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Angola — Overhead, dozens of wooden trucks, race cars and airplanes hang above workbenches where felons assemble children's Christmas toys.
A group of 16 inmates at the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola works all year in anticipation of the holidays when sheriffs, church groups and shelter workers pick up gifts to donate to children who may not receive presents otherwise.
"I think, by proxy, I wanted to be a father to these kids," inmate Tom Joyner said. "I didn't get a chance to be a father to my son."
In the past year, Toy Shop Inc. made about 6,000 wooden toys, 1,000 pieces of jewelry and a few dozen rocking chairs. It also refurbished more than 300 bicycles to give to children.
"We're just doing something that we feel is good," Joyner said. "Every man should do something good for the community in which he lives."
The program has expanded since it began at Angola in 1993. Shortly before Christmas that year, a local family's house burned down. Word reached inmates through a prison employee who went to the family's church.
A group of inmates set out to try to build toys out of pieces of scrap wood for the children in the family. Their first hammer was made out of a shaft from a rooftop heater and a broken sewer rod, Joyner said.
Since then, Toy Shop Inc. has moved into its own work space at the prison. Area governments donate wood, and law enforcement agencies bring abandoned and confiscated bikes. A portion of sales from the Angola Rodeo concessions and the visitors' commissary helps pay for tools. The money also buys stainless steel to fashion into jewelry to donate to girls. Among the designs this year were earrings, cross necklaces and dragonfly pendants.
"It's turned out to be a great thing," said inmate Peter Mulé.
The Toy Shop workers can still recall specific people they've helped over the years. One woman went home with 300 toys to share with members of her church who lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina. Sometimes the children who visit incarcerated family around the holidays get to leave with a bike.
Inmates can work in the shop after they perform their other jobs around The Farm. Days can start as early as 5 a.m. at Angola, but Mulé says the toy makers sometimes work into the night building wooden push toys and cars.
There's a sense of camaraderie among the group, and they work together for the good of the project, he said.
"It's just a pleasure to see people try to help other people," Mulé said.
With Christmas approaching, the toy makers have even hung their own stockings in the shop and leave one another gifts bought from the commissary — some instant coffee, a candy bar or a packet of cookies.
Because the inmates are so devoted to the program, the Toy Shop is largely self-policed, Warden Burl Cain said. The workspace is packed, after all, with convicts and potentially lethal tools.
"It's all nooks and crannies. All kinds of evil could occur there," Cain said.
But the inmates protect the Toy Shop and wouldn't let anyone jeopardize its work, the warden said.
"That's Santa's elves working," he said of the felons.
"They start to see that it's better to give than to receive," Cain added. "They can't take away the evil things they did. The only way to make it better is to do some good."
Joyner said inmates do find the work inherently rewarding.
"They don't make anything out of it except knowing they made children smile at Christmas," Joyner said. "And they bust their tails off doing it."
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Writer. Adventurer. Currently working on The Dreamless City, a series of steampunk novels and short stories.
I often find it useful to plan ahead by considering where I have already been. I grew a lot as a writer over the past year, both in terms of craft and business savvy. I broadened my network and have made some good contacts I hope will push me to the next level.
Like many other writers, I am putting up my writing goals for 2015.
But first, let's look back at what I accomplished in 2014. This year was a big year in my writing education. I read books and tutorials, listened to podcasts, joined a critique group, downloaded software, and attended writing workshops. (And if you are wondering where the money came from, most items were free or heavily discounted if you bought at the right time. Also, I might have sold the dog, the kids, and anything else not nailed down in the house.)
This list should actually be longer. It doesn't count the many PDFs I read on my tablet instead of side-loading into Amazon. I included some other nonfiction titles in this list because I believe my education is larger than just writing craft and the business of publishing. I have grown in my understanding of the world, its history, and potential trends I will face during my lifetime. I also know more about self-publishing too.
2,000 to 10,000 – Rachel Aaron
At Home – Bill Bryson
Audiobooks for Indies – Simon Whistler
Fiction Unboxed – Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant
Gotta Read It! – Libbie Hawker
How to Market a Book – Joanna Penn
How We Got to Now – Steven Johnson
Let's Get Digital – David Gaughran
Million Dollar Outlines – David Farland
Supercharge Your Kindle Sales – Nick Stephenson
The Next 100 Years – George Friedman
Write. Publish. Repeat – Sean Platt & Johnny B. Truant
Write That Novel – David Farland
Writing New Adult Fiction – Deborah Halverson
The Creative Penn – Joanna Penn & CJ Lyons on Marketing
Five Minute Publishing – Nick Stevenson
How to Stop Stalling and Write That Book – Rachel Herron
Writing for MG and YA – David Farland
Writing Excuses
Rocking Self Publishing
Scrivner – Writing and organization tool
Duotrope – Short story market and organization tool
KD Spy – Snooping on Amazon and geeking out on marketing tool
David Farland – Greenlight Your Novel
Mary Robinette Kowal – Intensive Short Story Workshop
Manda Turetsky – Self-Publishing Workshop
Joanna Hardy – Outline Your Novel in 10 Easy Steps
The Book Doctors – The Art of the Edit
Kristen Lamb – Branding for Authors
Dave Ramsey – Financial Peace University (Why this one? When I finally get published and start raking in the cash, I need to know what to do with it, right?)
This is where I see all of my writerly education starting to fall flat. I certainly know a lot of stuff now, but it doesn't count if I don't get the words on the page. For the short stories, I only made this a priority the last half of the year. I'm happy with my performance, which is roughly one story per month. My honorable mention gives me warm fuzzies and is great motivation to shoot for the moon with each successive story.
Short Stories Written – 5
Writers of the Future Honorable Mention for Under the Hallowed Tree
Number of Professional Submissions – 2
Number of Professional Publications – 0
This is the biggest problem area, and it's fairly obvious why. I like to start things. I love the shiny new idea. I want to take it out, play with it, then just when it gets interesting… Ooo, look, a shiny new idea. When I look over the outlines, they seem okay in terms of structure, characters, plot, etc. They'd probably make fun books to read after some edits and beta reads, but it's just too bad I didn't manage to write any of them.
Number of Outlines – 10
Number of Novels Started – 5
Novels Written – 0
For the education side, I need to cut back this year, but it would be crazy to stop altogether. I can always improve in some form or fashion, whether it is on the writing craft, marketing, publishing, or growing as a person. Also, I really like interacting with people, so the workshops may be a form of reward if I meet some of the other goals below.
Books & Tutorials – 6
Writing Workshops – 2
Productivity is the buzzword for 2015. I'm gonna do it this year, or collapse into a disappointing heap under my writing desk. I want to write one short story per month and submit more frequently to professional markets. My goal would be to win Writers of the Future and have two other pro level publications, which would qualify my for SFWA membership. (Of course it isn't a sure thing, but I have to make it a goal before I can achieve it.)
Short Stories Written – 12
Writers of the Future Winner – 1
Number of Professional Submissions – 24
Number of Professional Publications – 2
And that pesky novel… I'm finishing and publishing it this year. In fact, I'm going to publish two novels. If I give myself a year, I'll look around in November and say "Holy crap, where did the time go?" Yeah, that's not going to happen. Six months, done. So if I need to edit, beta read, edit, proofread, publish, then I've got 60 days to get the words on the page. 300 pages / 60 days x 250 words per page = 1,250 words per day.
Number of Outlines – 2
Number of Novels Started – 2
Novels Written – 2
Novels Published – 2
Words per day – 1250
Ready. Set. Write!!
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The Material Culture Lab is an open and dynamic hub for research on all aspects of material culture archaeology at Cambridge. However, the Laboratory actively includes material culture theory and researchers from aligned disciplines all interested in thinking about things and their relationship with people and society. Membership in the lab is open to all interested in material culture and includes postgraduate students, post-doctoral researchers and research staff. Members have also included those from Classics, Museums and Social Anthropology. Current research conducted in the lab spans from the Palaeolithic art to modern heritage concerns and identity construction and everything in between. Among many other places, members work in Argentina, India, the Mediterranean, Malta, Turkey, Scandinavia, Egypt and Britain. Our ethos of theoretical and material opens up the door to thinking about what constitutes material culture and how we, as social scientists and archaeologists, think about it.
The most important aspect of the Material Culture Laboratory is the encouragement of dialogue and thought. The lab hosts a range of events including a Thinking about Things (TAT) reading group, lunchtime member presentations to help develop ideas, workshop days with other disciplines and a guest lecture series bringing in archaeologists and social theorists from around the world. The laboratory also sponsors the occasional conference. All of our events are open to the wider archaeology and academic research community! A list of past speakers and events can be found here.
Membership in the lab is not exclusive, but it does require an individual to be willing to participate in laboratory events and present on occasion at one of our lunchtime meetings. Being a member means you can have access to the laboratory and its equipment for research purposes. If you would like more information regarding membership, its privileges and responsibilities, please check here.
The Material Culture Laboratory is always outward looking - we want to engage with others interested in material culture and discuss similarities - and differences - in how we interpret the relationship between things and people. Our current events for 2017-2018 can be found here and we are always listening to our members for great ideas about speakers, TAT themes and conference ideas.


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It was a momentous day for all of us on Saturday, as we moved to a new farm. The flock's home for the last eight years, Vowley Farm, is on the market, and with the sale nearly finalised, all the livestock is being dispersed. Those of you who have followed us for a while will know that the farm belongs to our friends Mark and Lorraine Stanton, who have farmed there for 14 years now. They feel that they are ready for another phase of their lives to begin, and so the farm's been for sale over the summer. There's been a lot to do. The entire place is being stripped of equipment and machinery. The cows and the pigs all found new homes. The chickens are going in small batches. Our sheep were the final livestock there, and their departure felt like time had been called on farming at Vowley.
Fortunately, the flock have not gone far. Our neighbour at one of the farms down the lane happened to have a handsome field which he was happy to rent out to us, and so the sheep packed up their belongings and all went over to their new home. Here are some photos of the day.
The flock followed Foz down the track for the last time, Christopher at the front. They are heading towards the barns, ready to be loaded into the trailer.
In the yard, the sheep get their reward for having followed so well. They are extremely good at following a bucket now.
At the other end of their journey, the sheep pile out of the trailer and straight into the long grass. Eyes down for a full stomach!
There's a hold-up in the loading of the final group of sheep, as big Dash wedges himself across the trailer and demands ALL the food in the bucket. But we eventually get them loaded.


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LAVA New Android Phone Launch in India: Lava Z25 with 4GB RAM
March 28, 2017 Blog,Lava,Mobile Phones,New Launches
Lava International is a renowned Indian company that produces tablets and mobiles. Since its inception in 2009, it is offering affordable digital handsets, tablets, and smartphones that are performing well with longtime durability. In March 2017 Lava announced its new model named Lava Z25. Built with a light load of 163 gm (5.75 oz), Lava Z25 is promised to give high-end user flexibility through its superior style and tailored built-in technology.
You will also be able to buy Lava Z25 online at online sites like Flipkart, Amazon, etc. The Price of Lava Z25 at Flipkart as of now is 17000 rs. It is not yet available at Amazon, but may be there soon. Meanwhile, you can check more Lava Phones here at Amazon.
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Display and Resolution-
Lava Z25 flaunts a 5.5-inch HD IPS display that comes with 2.5D curvature. It gives the mobile a brilliant and stylish look. The HD resolution aims at providing rich visual clarity while playing games and watching movies. With a resolution of 720×1280, the HD screen has been integrated with 16M colours to prove best in display quality.
Processor and Performance-
Lava Z25 gets clocked at 1.5 GHZ with an Octa-Core Processor coupled with 4 GB RAMcapacity, the mobile offers a lot of space for keeping desired files. This device hosts a fingerprint scanner at the back that can unlock the phone in only just 0.16 seconds. Lava Z25 is also equipped with the latest multilingual keyboard that supports eleven regional Indian languages.
When it comes to the camera, Lava Z 25 has a 13-megapixel rear camera with Sony Exmor RS and f/2.0 feature while for the selfie lovers it holds an 8-megapixel front-end camera with Spotlight flash for better low-light images based on a current demand of generation. It also comes with a Night Pro and a Bokeh mode that makes it a perfect photographer's delight.
As previously said, Lava Z25 has 32GB internal storage that can be expandable via microSD up to 128GB through the addition of external microSD card. With a massive 32GB internal storage capacity, the mobile phone offers a lot of space for keeping desired files.
This dual-SIM (Nano-Sim/Micro-Sim, dual Standby) smartphone hosts a 3020mAh battery. This battery comes with a "Power Saver mode" and also with an additional "Super Power Saver mode." Both these features help in extending battery backup time to a greater extent than usual. According to the company, with a minimal charge of 15%, you can talk up to 15 hours.
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The Lava Z 25 supports dual sim activity. Both sim slots are 4G/LTE supported The other connectivity features include Wifi, Bluetooth, USB OTG, etc. it also comes with A-GPS.
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The Lava Z25 powers it with Android 6.0 Marshmallow that has the capability to offer the best speed operation while multitasking. However, as the price of Lava Z25 is about 18000 rs, its users have expected the latest Android Nougat in it, but marshmallow is also a good OS for smartphones.
The phone is a complete package. Currently, it is available in Champagne Gold and Gray colours in the market. The above specifications and features of Lava Z 25 prove a good mobile to use. It is carrying a price tag of Rs 18,000 and is hope to dominate the Indian smartphone market along with Z10, another Z series phone from Lava priced at Rs 11.500. The phone will be 1st available in the stores of Delhi starting from March 23 onwards and slowly will reach to the other parts of the country.


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Real estate sales revert to norms
In the battle between quantity and quality, local real estate firms have seen less of the former but more of the latter so far in 2017 compared to this time last year.
According to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors' multiple listing service, 68 properties have been sold on the island from Jan. 1 through Aug. 7. Of those, 56 were single-family homes, a decrease of 27 percent when compared to the 77 homes sold during that same time frame last year. By the end of 2016, 114 homes had been sold, which was a 41 percent increase from 2015.
So far, 106 single-family homes have gone on the market since January.
According to local Realtors, the decrease in sales this year is not a result of a poor housing market on the island, but simply a fall from atypically high numbers from 2016.
Bob Bailey, of Lila Delman Real Estate, attributed last year's high numbers to it being a presidential election year, which usually brings with it uncertainty about the housing market for the coming year.
"I feel that a little bit of the buying spree that occurred in 2016 was in an election year, where both buyers and sellers were fearful of what might transpire after the election, whether it be increased interest rates or change in tax codes," he said. "Whenever there's an election year, many times we see stronger sales volume for people to go ahead and know what they're dealing with tax codes that are currently on the books."
Mean, median prices up
The average sales price for a home so far this year has been about $950,000, a 37 percent increase from this time last year, when the mean was about $693,000. The median sales price was about $651,000 so far this year, a 12 percent increase from 2016's median price of approximately $581,000.
Bailey said that for homebuyers, the median prices were a better indicator of the typical going rate for a home in Jamestown. The average price, he said, could be skewed by unusually high or low sales.
"The median constitutes a better average of what community values are," he said.
Carol Hopkins, of Island Realty, noted the busiest months for house sales seems to change each year, and 2017 may not have reached its peak yet.
"It's hard to say," she said. "It might be a more active month in September this year."
She said one of the possibilities could be that there are more properties for sale in the higher end of the market than the low end. This would result in a decrease in the number of prospective home owners who are able to afford one of the houses currently for sale on the island.
"You have more buyers in a lower price range than you do in a high price range," she said. "In town has gotten really expensive, and you see a lot of houses in the $8 million or $9 million range in the village. If something is priced around $500,000 or $600,000, it goes right away."
Both Bailey and Hopkins said the the luxury high-end market for homes priced at more than $1 million has been relatively slow this year.
"I've seen some stuff go for in the $2 million range on East Shore Road, but the high end? It's been sitting," she said. "It's a small pool of buyers with the wherewithal to purchase properties in that price range."
Despite the lack of interest in the high-end market, at least one multi-million dollar deal was closed this spring when a waterfront home on East Shore Road sold by Lila Delman Real Estate for $5.75 million in April, the highest price a single-family home has gone for on the island since 2015. The least expensive house on the island was one on Hall Street that sold for $275,000.
Village still most popular
For the past several years, the village has been the section of the island that has seen the highest demand from people who are looking to buy a home in town. However, there can be a long wait for a village property to come onto the market in a buy- er's price range, and some decide to look elsewhere in Jamestown instead, the Realtors said.
"Sometimes, when people don't find what they want in the village, they go north or south and they discover a new portion of the island," Hopkins said. "We sold a house recently to a couple that looked for a couple years just in the village and they couldn't find what they wanted, so they ended up buying on the north end and they love it."
Out-of-staters prevalent
Gloria Kurz, of Mansions and Manors, said properties typically average about 130 days on the market, although she noted this number may not be accurate because some properties might have been taken off the market and re-listed.
Both Hopkins and Bailey said most of their recent showings have been to prospective homebuyers who are planning to move to Jamestown from another state. Hopkins said the island remains attractive to these buyers because of the small-town lifestyle and taxes that are lower than nearby communities.
"You can buy the same type of house in another community than Jamestown for less money, but you don't get the lifestyle," she said. "Our taxes are super low compared to Aquidneck Island and North Kingstown. They're about half for the same priced house."
Other buyers purchasing homes are doing so as second homes or as an option for the future.
"It seems to be people that see the potential of buying a property here, renting it out and visiting part of the year, and then the house being their retirement home," she said. "I've heard that probably 10 times this weekend."
Bailey said buyers who are moving into Jamestown from elsewhere in the state also are attracted to the low taxes, but families also take the town's high-performing school system into account. The proximity to Newport and the train stations in Kingston and Wickford also were factors, he said.
Despite the decreased number of sales, Hopkins still considers the housing market in Jamestown to be healthy, and she and other Realtors have had multiple showings every week this summer.
"I think it's a good year," she said. "We'll see at the end of the year if it's an outstanding year."
Kurz said she expected the housing market on the island to be strong until year's end due to low unemployment rates, the record highs on the stock market and the decrease in housing inventory. However, she also said anyone looking to buy a home on the island should not wait because the market is currently in good shape.
"Don't sit on the fence," she said. "If you wait too long, you may find the housing environment has changed and you may be locked out of the market due to a lack of inventory, increased pricing or increased mortgage rates."
The state housing market has also put up solid numbers. According to the Rhode Island Realtors Association, 1,236 homes were sold in Rhode Island in July, a 10.2 percent increase from the same month last year.


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A tough economic environment and consequent price decline offer an opportunity to buy stocks with reasonable growth prospects at cheaper valuations.
The downturn in economic and corporate growth, both on the domestic front and globally, has led to a sharp decline in stock prices across the board in the last one year. Thanks to the capitulation and weak sentiments in the markets, many stocks are quoting below their respective book values or intrinsic worth. Although business prospects have deteriorated to an extent, the impact is unlikely to weaken the underlying strengths of these companies. In such cases, while the downside is typically limited, there also tends to be a buying opportunity. Because good companies are capable of delivering decent performance even under tough conditions, they would be the first to bounce back when things look up.
In a bid to identify such companies, The Smart Investor crunched numbers to shortlist stocks that are quoting below one time their respective book value. Says a fund manager, "Price to book value is a good matrix and broadly, a figure of less than one indicates that there is value in the stock." Additional filters like profit growth in the last 12 months, debt-equity ratio of about one and market capitalisation and sales (each, with a minimum of Rs 100 crore) were applied to weed out the weaker and smaller companies. While a dividend paying track record provides comfort, companies with the ability to sustain an improvement in book value - consistently grow profits that get added to the reserves (net-worth) - were considered. That's because, it is particularly in such cases that stock valuations can be sustained (if not improved) in the long run.
The final list includes companies - a majority of whom are among the top players in their respective industries - with healthy prospects and ability to deliver good returns in the long run. Read on to know more on the picks.
A good mix of technology and efforts to scale up its businesses in terms of capacities, geographical presence and products offerings has enabled Bartronics India to grow at a fast pace. A smaller base, too, has helped it grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 100 per cent in revenues and 220 per cent in profits during FY2003-08. Even for FY09, revenues are seen growing by 85 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to Rs 500 crore (Rs 417 crore in nine months ended December 2008).
The company's inventory and supply chain management products and solutions find application in different industries and hold promising future thanks to increasing applications in retail and manufacturing sectors. The company has recently extended its product offering through its partnership with US-based Intelleflex Corporation for RFID(radio frequency based identification)-based solutions for the Indian market.
Notably, its smart cards business also holds promise and finds wide application in data capturing and identification. The company has a manufacturing capacity of 80 million cards per annum. While in FY08, it sold 31 million cards (Rs 93 crore in revenues), for FY09 and FY10, the company is expected to achieve higher sales on the back of strong order book of Rs 140 crore. Also, the average realisation (Rs 30 per card) and volumes, so far, has been low due to high dependence on a single vertical (telecom).
The company is eyeing orders from the government and banking sectors, which should help in improving pricing power and volumes going ahead. With the introduction of 3G cards itself, the realisation will jump by 40-50 per cent. The expected introduction of 'master' banking cards (consolidated card assisting multi-banking transactions) in 2010 should also help improve realisations. Thus, both margins and volumes are seen improving in this business. The company is operating in fast growing segments and has a strong order book of Rs 1,100 crore (four times its FY08 revenue and executable over the next two years), which provides good growth visibility.
BEML is a multi-product and multi-technology company. Its vast product range primarily caters to the needs of three segments, namely mining and construction (like hydraulic excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks), defence (field artillery tractor, tank transportation trailers, weapon loading equipment, armoured recovery vehicle) and railways and metro (metro trains, rail coaches, D-EMUs, wagons). BEML's other three divisions are technology (design and engineering solutions), trading (third party products) and exports.
Little wonder, the current economic slowdown and high input prices (besides higher wages) has impacted its performance in the recent quarter. While topline growth has slowed, margins have also slipped. However, net profits haven't declined thanks to higher other income.
Positively, receipt of a few high value orders recently has propped up its order book. In February 2009, BEML bagged a Rs 1,672.50 crore order from Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation for supply of 150 metro coaches (orders for another 63 is in pipeline). This is in addition to an Rs 1,365 crore metro coach order from Delhi Metro. Since new metro projects (Chennai, Mumbai) are coming up, BEML with the advantage of a local manufacturing base should gain.
BEML has also been active in terms of strengthening its vast portfolio by entering into joint ventures with foreign players. On March 19, it tied-up with France-based NFM Technologies (second largest globally) to produce Tunnel Boring Machine in India. Likewise, an agreement with Indonesia-based Sumber Mitra Jaya (30 per cent stake by BEML) for contract mining opportunities in India was also signed recently; total number of foreign partners is now 20.
To sum up, given the humungous investments planned in infrastructure, power, mining, steel, cement, transportation (air, road and rail) and urban infrastructure as well as focus on defence capex, the demand for BEML's offerings is likely to remain robust (equipment cost as a percentage of project costs range 4-15 per cent).
BEML expects revenues to grow at a CAGR of 11-12 per cent to Rs 5,000 crore by 2013-14. In light of the underlying potential, this is a modest target and should be achieved beforehand. On the flip side, analysts believe its past record has not been very impressive, which is also one reason for this stock to quote at relatively lower valuations. For now, in 2008-09, BEML is expected to clock revenues of Rs 2,800 crore and currently has an order book of over Rs 5,000 crore. With cash profits of Rs 250 crore a year and negligible debt on books, the stock can deliver steady returns in the long run, while it offers a decent dividend yield too.
Gateway Distriparks
In addition to CFSs (over half of revenues), Gateway also has a presence in the rail freight (35 per cent of revenues) and cold chain (7 per cent) businesses. While profits at the operating level will come from its core CFS business (contributes 90 per cent to Ebidta), revenue growth in FY10 will be driven by its rail freight/inland container depot business. While its rail business (with 14 rakes operational) is currently loss-making, its advantages over road transport, large volumes and connectivity to industrial hubs is expected to translate into increased revenues for the largest private rail freight operator in the country. A strong presence in the CFS business and an expanding rail freight infrastructure with good business prospects will help the company post improved growth rates in the long term. And obviously, any improvement in economic growth rates will provide a trigger for this stock. Expect returns of about 15-20 per cent over the next 15 months.
IVRCL Infrastructures
The fall in interest rates and commodity prices and the improving availability of funds are some good signs for infrastructure and construction companies. Nonetheless, it is prudent to be selective. Among companies, analysts prefer IVRCL Infrastructures & Projects, a leading player in the water and irrigation segments (account for over 60 per cent of total revenue), which has better visibility in terms of continuous flow of orders and is less leveraged (debt-equity of 0.7 times). As about 90 per cent of these projects are government-sponsored, the company has been a key beneficiary of increased capital expenditure on irrigation projects.
The company generates about 30 per cent of revenues from the transportation sector, wherein the order book stood at about Rs 1,257 crore in December 2008. The company is constructing three road projects on a BOT basis (worth Rs 1,080 crore), which are expected to be commissioned by May 2009. Analysts value these projects at about Rs 20 per share of IVRCL, based on future cash flows.
IVRCL's total order book is about Rs 15,000 crore, which is four times its FY08 revenue and provides good visibility. Thus, revenues should grow at 30 per cent, while earnings are likely to increase by 25 per cent over the next two years. Besides its core business, the company also has an exposure in the real estate business through its subsidiary IVR Prime (62.3 per cent stake) and industrial water treatment and environment equipment segment through a 70 per cent controlling stake in Hindustan Dorr Oliver, (a listed domestic company). Meanwhile, based on estimated FY10 projections, IVRCL Infrastructure's stock is trading at a PE of 6.4 times and 0.87 times its book value of Rs 155 per share.
Simplex Infrastructures
About 30 per cent of Simplex Infrastructure's Rs 10,200 crore total order book (3.6 times FY08 revenue) comprises orders from West Asian countries. Also, within the total order book, about 50 per cent is from the private sector, including 20 per cent from industrial sectors. These are some concerns being cited by analysts with the stock is down 72 per cent in the last one year. However, the 84-year old engineering and construction company has superior execution capabilities, high operating margins and a less leveraged balance sheet (debt-equity ratio of about one currently), which makes it a good investment case.(Click for table)
Moreover, these concerns are already factored into the share price and valuations-the stock is currently trading at four times its estimated earnings and 0.5 times estimated book value for FY10. These valuations are low, as historically (during FY97-FY08) the stock has traded at an average price-to-book value of 1.3 times (and high of 7.5 times).
Importantly, fundamentally, things are now progressing on a positive note. Led by improvement in working capital, the company has repaid part of its debt recently which should lead to better profitability. Also, the fall in commodity prices would add to the operating margins, which is seen at about 10 per cent in FY10 compared to 9.7 per cent in FY09 and 9.5 per cent in FY08.
Although, there could be some slowdown in orders in the short-term (about six months), the company is confident of maintaining revenue growth of about 25 per cent over the next two years on the back of a strong order book. Additionally, the company's diverse presence across sectors like power, marine, industrial, roads, railways, bridges, urban infrastructure and housing provides comfort. Its recent foray into mining, onshore drilling and power T&D segments could prove to be future growth drivers and provides stability in the event of any slowdown in a particular segment or geography. (Click for table)
Sintex Industries
Despite the economic slump, Sintex Industries has been able to maintain its growth. The company's Q3FY09 sales were up by 30 per cent followed by 22 per cent growth in net profit. The company has been growing consistently in the past led by investments in fast growing businesses and partly due to acquisitions. Sintex manufactures plastic products such as custom mouldings and, prefabricated and monolithic structures, which are widely used in different industries, household and construction of temporary and permanent housing. The company has also extended its product portfolio covering sectors like aerospace, wind power, defence and consumer durables by way of acquiring new technologies and companies in the overseas markets (five companies in last 15-18 months).
While margins contracted to 13.2 per cent (down 340 basis point y-o-y) on account of high raw material prices and inventory losses (Rs 25-30 crore) in Q3FY09, they should improve in the coming quarters due to the 30-40 per cent correction in petrochemical prices (main raw material) and absence of inventory losses.
Overall, in the near term, there could be some concerns regarding its international operations given the slowdown in global markets (especially automotive plastic segment). However, the company is still expected to maintain a healthy revenue growth of about 25 per cent over the next two years. Notably, valuations are attractive as the stock is trading at 0.55 times its estimated book value and 3.9 times its estimated earnings for FY10.
Tanla Solutions
For this mobile value added service (MVAS) player, which gets over three quarters of its revenues from UK and Ireland, the recession in these markets have dampened the business outlook in the near term.
The company offers telecom infrastructure solutions through its four segments---products, network aggregation (SMS, MMS), professional services (infrastructure management) and mobile payments (smart phones) in about 28 markets around the world. Though the UK market is growing at just 10 per cent, VAS contributes to nearly a fifth of total mobile usage. With a shift to higher usage of 3G and mobile internet on the rise, Tanla with a 5 per cent market share in the UK market should benefit. For Q3FY09, except for the mobile payments segments, all others reported a decline of over 20 per cent q-o-q (sequential) due to a combination of slowing growth, regulatory changes in UK and weakening of the British pound.
The company is expanding into the Indian market and has deployed the 3G platform for MTNL and launched the missed call alert for Aircel among other projects. While Tanla is debt free and sitting on a cash of about Rs 150 crore, its debtors at Rs 278 crore and an increase in debtor days to 119 days in Q3 are causes for concern. The management, however, believes that this will come down going ahead and Ebidta margins, which have dropped (768 bps q-o-q) to 38 per cent, should stabilise on higher transaction volumes and cost cutting efforts. The stock which has corrected substantially over the year and on the back of robust growth prospects should fetch returns of about 40 per cent over the next one year.
Tata Chemicals
Acquisitions of soda ash makers (UK-based Brunner Mond in FY06 for Rs 800 crore and US-based General Chemical Industrial Products in March 2008 for $1.05 billion) have placed Tata Chemicals in the big league. It has not only emerged as the world's second largest producer of soda ash (capacity of 5.5 million tonne), but it now has an enhanced presence in US, UK and Africa. Soda Ash forms a large part of the chemicals division (sodium bi-carbonate and edible salt are the other major contributors), while crop nutrition (urea, DAP; mainly domestic focus) accounts for the rest.
Notably, while the chemicals business accounts for 40 per cent of consolidated revenues, it enjoys higher Ebidta margins (about 20 per cent) giving it a 55 per cent share in profit. With the overall economic environment having turned weak - prime users of soda ash are glass, soap, detergent, paper and textile industries - realisations and volumes have been under pressure. However, analysts expect Ebdita margins to remain stable in FY10 helped by a sharp decline in input prices (coal and coke; locally) and better realisations in the US (new long-term contracts at higher prices). Notably, majority of Tata Chemicals' production is of low-cost 'natural' soda ash (balance is produced through 'synthetic' route) and is supported by reserves in the US and Kenya. In the edible salt business, the company has been gaining ground and is expected to sustain profitability and growth.The crop nutrition business was impacted by lower realisation of DAP even as input prices were higher, which is also reflecting in its Q3 FY09 performance.
A shutdown at its Uttar Pradesh-based fertiliser plant to stabilise operations of the expanded capacity (up by 33 per cent to 1.16 million tonnes per annum) also impacted operations. Going ahead, lower input costs and higher capacity (and benefits of new urea policy) in the fertiliser business will mean better margins. Also, as the gas supply from Reliance Industries KG-basin is made available, margins should perk up in FY10.
With expansions scaled down, the cost will come down by 28 per cent to Rs 400 crore, which can be funded through annual cash generation of over Rs 1,000 crore. This should also help lower debt further. Operationally, although revenues are expected to decline in FY10 (due to lower realisation), expansion in margins and lower debt should help sustain net profit at FY09 levels; in FY11, it should rise. Expect the stock to deliver good returns.
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Aluminium park at Angul being developed jointly by navratna firm National Aluminium Company (Nalco) and state owned Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (Idco) has received 11 proposals for establishment of downstream units.
The hub is being developed by a special purpose vehicle (SPV) called Angul Aluminium Park Private Ltd (AAPPL), with shareholding of 50.50 per cent and 49.50 per cent between Idco and Nalco respectively. It will come up over 450 acres of land, out of which 160 acres will be taken up for development in the first phase.
A wide variety of industries using aluminium conductors, extrusions, castings, foils, powder and paste can be set up at the aluminium park. Nalco has already agreed to supply 50,000 tonne per annum (tpa) of molten metal for promoting downstream industries coming up in the complex.
Bahrain-based Midal Cables Ltd has submitted a proposal to set up an aluminium conductor and rod manufacturing unit at the park at an investment of Rs 250-300 crore. Midal Cables has sought 30-40 acres of land. The aluminium conductor unit is expected to cater to domestic as well as international market.
Apart from Midal Cables, Metal Powder Company Ltd, a leading manufacturer of non-ferrous metal powders, based in Madurai (Tamil Nadu) is keen to set up an aluminium powder manufacturing unit also at the Angul aluminium park at an investment of Rs 330.90 crore.
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Usain Bolt has confirmed his status as the greatest sprinter in history as he retained his Olympic 100-meter title.
Many doubted Bolt's ability following a season plagued by defeat and injury.
He ran the second-fastest time ever to beat his training partner Yohan Blake into silver and American Justin Gatlin into bronze.
Bolt's 9.63 seconds, just 0.05 seconds slower than his own world record, was a new Olympic best.
Blake (9.75) and Gatlin (9.79) both set new personal bests.


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NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans City Council has voted unanimously to outlaw discrimination in the carnival clubs that sponsor the city`s Mardi Gras parades.
Mayor Sidney Barthelemy said on Friday that the action sends a strong message ``that New Orleans is an open town and everyone is recognized.``
The law stops clubs from excluding anyone because of ``race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical condition or disability.``
The carnival, consisting of numerous parades, parties and promenades over a 12-day period that ends on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, the last day before Lent, has been a fixture of New Orleans society since the 19th century.
Sixty-five club leaders issued a statement on Wednesday saying the proposal would be a ``tragic mistake,`` and some city officials have said the ordinance would ``kill carnival`` because it would drive parades out of the city or cause clubs to cancel them.
But the councilwoman who proposed the ordinance, Dorothy Mae Taylor, a black community worker who has been adamant that the long-segregated carnival structure must be changed, said, ``As a lawmaker it`s incumbent on me to do what I have to do.``
The City Council voted 7-0 to approve the ordinance on Thursday night after carnival clubs agreed to a compromise proposed by the mayor. The compromise delays enforcement of the law for a year while the clubs and city officials resolve differences.
The ordinance denies a parade permit to clubs that discriminate and establishes penalties of $300 or five months in jail for violations. Under the compromise, the penalties will be delayed for a year.


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If I could have given 100 stars I would! Davita was amazing and superior and really knew a lot about her dresses. As a plus size bride I was nervous about the whole wedding dress shopping experience but Davita calmed my nerves. This was the point where getting married finally became real and I was so excited. Since leaving the store I still can't stop smiling about how great I felt and looked in MY dress! They have dresses that are going to make any bride of every shape and size feel gorgeous and stunning. Even if you have looked at other places and dresses already, you have to at least go here for the experience! You're the only bride there trying on dresses and you're the center of attention. Davita knew what I liked and what would flatter me the most. She has a stunning personality and is absolutely everything I dreamed of. Thank you so much Davit!
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Davita was such a pleasure to work with! I came in with my parents and sister and the way the bridal gown appointments are set up you have the whole boutique to yourself and your friends/family; it makes a HUGE difference and made me feel relaxed and not rushed. Plus, Davita, the owner, was seriously awesome. I came in with a couple dresses that I saved photos of (that I knew were part of one of the collections at the boutique) and she went right to work snagging those from the rack along with a few others she wanted me to try just to get a feel for some additional styles. She listened and was focused on what I wanted (while still making sure to keep me open-minded) she was really sweet to my family and made sure to include them in the process and together we ended up finding my PERFECT dress. I couldn't be happier! I actually live in Houston and came to this boutique because my family lives close by and I was visiting, but I am SO happy I did; the inventory was fantastic and the service was outstanding. Can't wait to go back for my bridesmaids dresses!
Bridal Couture in Royal Palm Beach was amazing. Davita and her staff went above and beyond from the first visit all the way through the final fitting of my daughter's wedding dress. Everything was perfect!
I said Yes to my perfect wedding dress at Bridal Couture of the palm Beaches!
Davita is very professional, sweet and kind! She made me feel welcomed and very comfortable while recommending gowns according to my body type, the wedding venue. etc.
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Davita is such a nice and caring women. She gave a lot of attention to myself and my family. She was extremely patient with me too and took an hour and a half to help me find the dress that I never thought of and it absolutely amazes me!! I love my dress!! I even cried and did not expect too! She did a phenomenal job. Also, this was the only bridal shop I went to and found my dress the first day shopping. Her reviews were on point. Go to her if you want one on one attention and genuine care for you as a bride. HIGHLY recommend!
Davita was so professional and she was very kind. I loved the service here and I would definitely recommend anyone here. I am so happy I found this place and her because I know I made the perfect choice and I felt very comfortable and confident with my choice of dress, all thanks to Davita.
Davita and her team are simply amazing.
Davita was amazing! The dress selection was broad for the size of the shop and the intimate atmosphere was lovely. I had just come from a crowded chain bridal store so walking into here felt so calming. Even though it was only the second shop I'd visited and I didn't expect to find the one, I found my dream dress here!
Barely walked into the front door of the business without the person behind the desk excibiting cold unwelcoming unprofessional attitude. Explained we didn't have an appointment at this time. The person asked who was the bride, handed a card and said to go to the website. Buying a wedding dress is an emotional experience already. I just wish she used that negative engery to actually help a customer rather than making them feel uncomfortable.
My dress from here was absolutely stunning! They were so friendly and helpful and made my dress shopping experience pleasant and stress free! I loved coming for every fitting and felt so welcome and comfortable. Thank you guys for everything!!! Get your dress here and you won't be disappointed!!
Truly a great experience! Davita is very knowledgeable and passionate at what she does. 100% recommend to anyone!
I can't explain how welcomed and comfortable I felt in this store. Davita was so helpful and professional. I found my wedding dress within 30 minutes. I highly recommend this place
Don't spend any time going anywhere else,we spent so much time trying to find a dress,nothing compared to Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches,go straight to them! They have amazing dresses and the staff and owner were very nice and helpful.We absolutely loved our experience at Bridal Couture,we would definitely recommend it!
My experience at Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches has been truly amazing. I don't even know where to begin. The moment I walked into the door I was greeted by the owner and stylist Davita. Davita took so much time giving me personalized styling to help me find the perfect wedding dress. The dresses she has are beautiful and affordable. My experience and journey of finding my wedding gown was so special and Davita helped make it unforgettable. I love this bridal boutique so much I insisted that my bridesmaids purchase their dresses here too. I absolutly would recommend shopping for your wedding gown at Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches.
Davita was absolutely amazing! I was so extremely nervous to start looking for a wedding dress that I had put it off for so long. Davita made me feel so comfortable and truly like a princess. It's nice that there is only one bride shopping at a time, so her attention is focused only on helping you find the perfect dress! I never felt rushed or pressured. I honestly could not have pictured a better experience. Not only did I say yes to the dress, but so did my bridesmaids and my mother. She truly knows what she is doing. Can't wait for my dress to come in and go back!
Davita and her team were amazing. I had been to quite a few other bridal salons prior to Bridal Couture and never found "the one." Davita knew exactly the kind of dress I was envisioning and I found my dress quickly after that. My dress and alterations came out perfectly! I highly recommend this store for those looking to find their perfect dress.
I had an amazing experience shopping for my wedding gown at Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches. I even said yes to the dress!! I came to the shop with my mom, grandma, future mother-in-law, aunt, and 2 of my best friends. We had the entire shop to ourselves for our appointment, which was such an amazing experience! The room is very comfortable for your guests to sit in and watch you try on your gowns on a raised platform in front of a 3-way mirror. Davita was extremely kind and professional throughout my appointment. Every gown she recommended I try on was so beautiful and elegant. I ended up having "that moment" where you just know it is your perfect dress in one of Davita's selections for me. And the price was also affordable. Overall, I would highly recommend Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches. Davita has amazing opinions and was very kind, and you could tell she was very experienced. I truly felt treated like a special bride and like a valued customer! Her alterations specialist is also great to work with, and made sure my wedding dress fit me perfectly for my wedding day.
If you are looking for a heartfelt experience and the perfect dress, I encourage you to visit Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches. Davita is amazing! She was exceptional at brining my vision to life. Her staff is amazing as well. Very friendly and professional.
Absolutely loved my experience there! Made me feel so comfortable and helped me feel beautiful for my big day next year! Prices are amazing and the dress quality great! A must go to before going anywhere else for your wedding dress!!! All the dresses are truly stunning!!! One on one, your their only appointment and they find the perfect dress for you!!!! ????
i couldn't be more thrilled that I stumbled upon Davita and her bridal store. She truly made saying YES to the dress one of the best days of my life! I felt like a princess from the moment I walked in. My experiences at other bridal shops didn't even compare to this one! I will surely send any bride-to-be I know to see Davita! The dress selection, price point, and first class, personalized treatment were all amazing! Also, the dressing area really made you feel like a true princess - the way every bride-to-be should feel! Thank you, Davita!
From the moment I walked in, I knew this was where I would find my dream dress. From the service, to the ambiance of the boutique and selections of dresses, it was perfect. Every dress I tried on was beautiful, but after only 45 minutes and 3 dresses, we saved the best for last and my fourth dress I said "yes" to! I discovered Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches online and read the amazing reviews and every review is true. If you're looking for a beautiful, welcoming, personable bridal shop to help in your wedding dress shopping experience, this is your place!
Thank you so much for all of your help and making my experience exactly as it should be. Can't wait to wear my beautiful gown on my big day!
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Absolutely loved my experience at Bridal Couture! Davita me feel very comfortable and helped me find the perfect dress for my big day next year. A must go before any where else for your wedding dress. Prices and dress quality are amazing. I would recommend it 100%.
I said yes to the dress here. They have an amazing selection of dresses at great price points. The dress came in perfectly and a few days before the promise date. It looked and felt amazing.


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More than 50 years after the death of Mary Horton Vail, her husband Felix Vail, now 73, has been arrested and charged with her murder. At the time, Felix told police that Mary had accidentally fallen into the Calcasieu River (where she drowned) after he steered the boat to avoid a stump. Felix was questioned but never charged with her murder. When Clairon-Ledger investigative reporter Jerry Mitchell discovered the disappearance of Vail's longtime girlfriend Sharon Hensley (1973) and his second wife Annette Craver Vail (1984), Mitchell outlined the circumstances in an article titled, 'Gone'. Based on the article, the investigation was reopened in 2012.
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Mitchell interviewed a former neighbor of Vail's, Wesley Turnage, who said Vail told him that his wife Mary "wanted to have another kid. I didn't want the one I got. I fixed that sorry bitch. She will never have another one." Felix Vail was arrested in May 2016. His trial was set for November 16 but it has since been delayed as Vail's lawyer, Ben Cormier, has moved to withdraw from the case. ABC 20/20 will air its investigative report on Friday, July 29 at 10pm.


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Orange County homicide rate up in 2016
Orange County homicide rate up in 2016
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. —
The number of homicides in Orange County is up compared to last year, but investigators say there is no single reason why.
There have been 45 homicides in Orange County in 2016, not including the Pulse nightclub killings, which are part of the Orlando Police Department's data.
During the same period last year there were 32 homicides in Orange County.
Authorities said there is no pattern, each case is different, and the crimes are spread out.
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SAN ANTONIO - Police have charged a 23-year-old man with killing an 11-month-old child he was babysitting last Friday.
The child was being cared for at a home on North San Ignacio when he reportedly stopped breathing. According to court papers, Miguel Gutierrez was caring for the child and alerted a family member who called 911.
When paramedics arrived, they noticed bruising on the child's abdomen. They, in turn, alerted police officers who arrived after Gutierrez left the house.
The 11-month-old boy, identified in court papers as Xzavier Cortez, later died at the Children's Hospital of San Antonio. The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled Xzavier's death was caused by non-accidental blunt force trauma.
When police questioned Gutierrez, he admitted he was the only adult caring for the baby and three siblings, but denied causing the child's injuries. The child's mother told investigators she left her children in the care of Gutierrez when she went to work and added he is only a friend and not the father to any of her children.
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David Giertz is currently the financial advisor of Nationwide Investment Services Corporation with more than thirty years' experience in the industry. He is categorized as one of the best advisors in the finance industry with accomplished and inspirational leadership skills. On a recent interview, Giertz was discussing life after retirement and what people should try and do before retirement.David Giertz argued that people retire and find themselves in predicaments basically due to lack of proper plans.
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We all know the pain of asking clients for mileage records at the year end so we can make sure the accounts accurately reflect the business miles they have completed in their personal car.
Often they are "patchy" at best! Occasionally they don't exist at all!
The biggest problem I have found is remembering to record the mileage when I complete a journey. There is always something more important to do.
I promise myself I'll go through my diary at the end of the month and use Google to get the numbers, but one month turns into two, then three, and it becomes an even bigger chore!
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I feel like this is a makeup look that is always on trend. Glossy eye makeup is especially present on the runway. I would guess since it looks really natural and timeless. In addition, it catches the light beautifully which can be pretty important for catwalk shows. After all, everybody wants the models to look young and fresh.
Anyhow, this glossy eye look can obviously also be achieved for daily life. Seriously, the best part about it is that it takes the least amount of time to create the look. To be honest, I was always a bit sceptic about cream eyeshadows. However, after discovering the beautiful RMS Beauty Cream Eye Polishes, I was intrigued. Especially, because they seem to have the most beautiful colour selection.
Well, first of all, I was drawn to a specific colour the moment I discovered the RMS Beauty Cream Eye Polishes. The colour is called Seduce and I would describe it as this sensual earthy brown shade. The way it applies to your eye somehow gives the impression of a total eye makeup look with a defined crease and a carefully applied mix of several shades. I think it has something to do with the glossiness of the eyeshadow that creates the illusion of different hues unfolding on the eyelid. Anyhow, I love how the Cream Eye Polish creates this very sheer but refined metallic glow, adding a subtle but glossy effect, creating a timeless finish.
As you will probably know from reading previous beauty related articles on here RMS Beauty is an all natural brand. They don't test on animals, do not contain GMOs or any other harmful ingredients. So, basically, the product is based on coconut oil and beeswax. Therefore, the RMS Beauty Cream Eye Polish doubles as an eye cream to additionally nourish and moisturise the eyelid.
I figured in order to get the best result, it is important to have dry eyelids. So, either you don't moisturise them at all before the application of the RMS Beauty Cream Eye Polish or I would suggest using the 'Un'-Powder by RMS Beauty (or any other mattifying face powder) to prepare the eyelid for the cream eyeshadow application. I like to apply the eyeshadow sparingly with my fingers to create the most beautiful look. Can you guess, how long it takes to create the glossiest eye look? Well, let me tell you it takes a matter of seconds to achieve the very minimal but very on brand appearance.


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A paternity action arises when a child is born to parties who are not married. A paternity action is similar to a divorce in that the custody and child support are related to each other. One of the distinctions between paternity matter and divorce is that our society allows for the parties to enter into a Voluntary Paternity Agreement when the child is born. If that agreement is not reached and/or if the father is not included on the birth certificate, then paternity must be established by an Agreement by the parties or by a DNA test.
The court must have jurisdiction before it can hear a matter, and jurisdiction is determined when the parties have been living in the State of California for six months prior to filing, and in the given county for three months prior to filing the Petition. Furthermore, the minor child must reside predominantly in the county for three months prior to filing the Petition. As with every legal issue there are exceptions, and those exceptions are fact-based.
Filing Petition and Summons
After jurisdiction has been established, a petition and summons must be created and the additional forms completed as required by local rules. After all documents are created, they need to be filed and personally served upon the opposing party. After service has been completed, a proof of service must be filed with the court. After an individual has been served with a petition and summons, they have 30 days to respond to said petition. After the petition and its response are filed, then pending on the facts, either discovery will commence or an Order To Show Cause will be filed. Discovery is a legal process wherein each party is allowed to mandate the other party to produce either answers or documents so as to fairly litigate the issues. An Order To Show Cause is utilized to create court orders wherein the parties may not agree. An Order To Show Cause is utilized for such issues as the initial custody arrangement, child support and spousal support.
Litigation of the said issues can be accomplished with either an Order to Show Cause or a Trial. The trial is the final court appearance and will resolve all issues. During a trial, the evidence received through discovery, third party experts employed by the parties, and other witnesses are utilized to properly present the evidence to the court.
After the conclusion of a trial or by agreement, the parties will enter into a final judgment. The final judgment is the last legal document necessary to complete a dissolution of marriage. After a final judgment is entered, additional steps are required for any future modifications.
Setting Aside Judgments
A final judgment may be set aside at the discretion of the court if certain statutory requirements are met. The court is most likely to set aside a judgment where a default was entered against one party. However, there is a statutory limitation regarding the time to file such a motion, and the court is rigid regarding that statutory period.


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The giving away of the bride is a traditional part of the wedding ceremony, but is not required. There are several selections for you to choose from.
Giving Away the Bride 1
Who gives this woman to be married to this man?
Giving Away the Bride (and Groom) 2
Who gives this man and this woman to be married to each other?
Giving Away the Bride 3
I have never met a father, including my own, that was willing to give up his daughter. So I ask instead… does this couple have your blessing for this marriage?


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by Letty
(Brownsville, Texas)
I bought 4 lime trees. Two years later the trees are 5ft tall and have not produced fruit yet.
What is the problem?
Plant Guides Answer:
I have a Mexican lime in a pot and mine blooms and fruits irregularly.
I also grow calamondins, Meyer lemons and grapefruit. These all bloom and fruit heavily every year.
Only the Key lime is reluctant.
A professional citrus grower advised me that I don't feed my tree often enough. She said that if I put it on a feeding schedule (every 4-6 weeks) and use a bloom-boosting (higher phosphorus--the middle number) fertilizer, I would get flowers and fruit repeatedly throughout the growing season.
I'm sorry to say that I have not got around to trying this on my Mexican lime tree as yet so I cannot say for certain that it will work but this is the best advice I can offer you.
Good luck.
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Adolescent Drug Abuse Essay
Brandon Walker
February 3, 2011
Danielle Porter
Adolescent Drug Abuse
Adolescent drug abuse in America and the World is a huge problem, and that is exactly how I view it, a problem. A problem by definition is anything that is eventfully a hazard or concern to all intelligent beings. Adolescent drug abuse is by far a hazard to and a concern to most all intelligent beings. This problem has become a huge epidemic in our society and throughout the World; some might say that this is an issue and not a problem, but I believe that all might see this behavior as unacceptable. An issue is a matter about which intelligent, informed people disagree to some extent; I can not see that any intelligent being would disagree here; adolescent drug abuse is a problem. The problems facing our society about adolescent drug users as I see them are relative in term but by far not simple. Drug abuse in itself causes an illusion of reality, a temporary change of mental state. If given the proper time the individual consuming these drugs may begin to alter his or her perspective on reality, and themselves. The physical and psychological damage done to the abuser is of grave sadness as well. The changes made to the individual can be long term or short term dependent upon the extensiveness of the drug abuse. The drugs are also addictive so the individual user does take on a habitual state, and the individual will begin to care for the drugs more than themselves. Eventually, self-absorption will lead to their ruin as an unhealthy habit and carelessness takes control. Do we not see how this effect on an individual is a problem? You in your intelligent state, would you wish this upon yourself or anyone else? I do not think so; I justify my statement that this is a problem. Not all adolescent drug users reach a state to where they are completely out of control, but if the problem is not taken care of it can reach its full potential. For most...
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Performing Arts: Drama
These sites explore the theater and acting. There are several ideas for using plays and acting in the classroom. Learn about the history of the theater and common theater terminology. Includes warm-up activities and scripts to use in the classroom. An eThemes Resource on Readers Theater and Shakespeare is linked.
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A selection of eight different scripts submitted by students to read. NOTE: The site includes ads. NOTE: The site has a link to a guestbook.
This is an informative site about teaching drama to grades K-7. It includes considerations and ideas for performance.
This site contains several lesson plans that focus on drama. Plays are included as well.
Students can learn about the Broadway musical of the 20th century. Click on "For Teachers" for lesson plans.
Read the various plays submitted by others and submit your own script.
The warm-up activity ideas can help students practice their acting skills.
"The American Variety Stage is a multimedia anthology selected from various Library of Congress holdings." View images, videos, and listen to audio recordings.
Learn about stage architecture, lighting, stage craft, sound design, and much more.
Explore this archive of Broadway theatre information. Check out the current shows.
This Los Angeles revue existed from 1941 until 1956. Enjoy the vintage photographs of the marionettes and famous actors.
Click on "About" for vintage photographs of the theater.
These sites are about readers theater. Learn how to use readers theater in the classroom to promote an interest in literature. There are tips on how to adapt stories to scripts. Includes many sample scripts.
Learn about William Shakespeare, the places he lived, and the time period he lived in. Read the full text of some of his most popular works. Make a virtual visit to Anne Hathaway's cottage or Stratford-Upon-Avon. Try an interactive quiz to test your knowledge of Shakespeare, plus try to identify which words he invented. Visit an old Renaissance town and see what life was like in Shakespeare's time.
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Editor's Note: In this series from the creatives at BKWLD, they'll answer common questions from clients about experience and and digital design work.
Q: What is your process for creating archetypes, and how do you know you have the right ones?
A: When we kick off a project, we start out by learning as much as we can about both the client and its users. We use what we've learned to create a creating list of archetypes—a way for our team to relate to the most common use cases for our product. The true goal of archetypes is to answer a basic question—"Why would anyone ever use this thing?"
For example, if we were designing a website for a restaurant, two archetypes could be the "Person Ordering Takeout" and the "Person Making A Reservation". Both of these users would be coming to the same site, likely both from a mobile device, but looking to perform a very different action.
If our research verifies that these are the two most common archetypes, we'll structure the experience around identifying these site visitors as quickly as possible, and getting them to what they're looking for as seamlessly as we can.
By thinking of a project through the lens of archetypes—very relatable, real-world scenarios, it allows us to prioritize features and optimize the experience for real users. This provides focus for stakeholders, ensuring we work efficiently and avoid chasing our tales on features that never get used.
How do we know that we have the right ones? That leads directly to the next question:
Q: What is your approach to user testing, and how does it fit into your agency's workflow?
A: Without getting too lengthy for this column, my answer to your question is "it depends", mostly on the goals and objectives of the project, but things like timeline and budget also come into play.
The terms "user testing" and "user research" are often used interchangeably, and while they both serve to educate us, they are a bit different. I like to think of user research studying for a test: asking questions, trying to find as much information as you can, so you come in fully prepared. Testing is, well, the test: you've put your idea out into the world, and users will let you know if it's any good or not.
In our restaurant example above, research would involve learning about the restaurant, how their reservation system works, how their takeout system works as well as any pertinent information. We'd also learn as much as we could about their guests' behavior and context. How are they learning about the restaurant? How are they arriving? Is there ample parking? Do they need a valet, or curbside pickup? All of these things could inform our work. A restaurant is a perfect example of how physical experience informs a digital one.
Testing could involve anything from running users through paper prototypes, showing early designs to friends and family, monitoring analytics and running A/B tests on the live site, or all of the above.
Research and testing can be a highly involved, expensive endeavor, or it can be down, dirty and done on the fly. Either way, it's sure to be useful, so it's best to do whatever you can with the resources at your disposal, and remember that there's no one-size-fits-all approach.
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Essential Boat Electrics removes the mystique of boat electrics. The simple language & clear illustrations will help you understand what is going on & show you how to carry out the many electrical jobs onboard effectively & safely. Included are tutorials, from using a multimeter and wiring & protecting a circuit, to troubleshooting electrical faults and connecting a PC to your instrument system.
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It is a secret fantasy of any reader to receive surplus amount of books for free. The good news is it IS possible. Here we bring to you a few ways in which you can receive free (and quality) books. Most of these require you to have a book blog of your own. But few don't. Do add to the list if you know more sources of books.
1. Netgalley
If you are a book blogger, www.netgalley.com is heaven for you. Those books which adorn the shelf of only far fetched countries and take months to come down to India are featured on Netgalley from where you can request it to read. Netgalley requires you to have an active book blog. Here you get only digital copies. Netgalley suggests you to have a 80% feedback ratio.
This is one of the most sought after book platforms in bloggers due to the wide variety of books it has to offer.
2. Juggernaut app
If you do not mind reading on your phone then this one is great for you. Juggernaut contains books of varied genres. The books are shelved in different categories from where it becomes super easy to pick them up. It offers quick reads and the sheer fact that you carry your phone all around enables your reading wherever you are. They often have sales on their books and you can chose to get notified.
This app has significantly improved since it first came into being but if you are a kindle addict like me then you are going to like amazon stores better.
3. Amazon Kindle Store
Amazon has made a permanent place in the book world. Kindle is a pet for all the readers. They fell right from heaven when they introduced free classics. So if you want to read a classic you can just head over to the kindle website and buy it for '0' rupees over there.
Many of the authors, even those as well known as Ironesen Okojie make their books available on Kindle for free for a limited time. This is definitely a great way to read more and variety of books!
4. Goodreads giveaway
This is quite a well known platform if you are a reader. Authors join Goodreads giveaway programs when they have to promote their new releases. You enter the giveaway to win. There is a slim chance that you win because the odds are sometimes as huge as a hundred against one. But sometimes you can get lucky when author offers books huge in number and almost everyone ends up winning.
5. Wattpad
Wattpad has a great collection of books to offer if you like to read on your phone for tablet. It contains books from writers who are trying to make it big or those who are already there. You can go over to the app and start reading Margaret Atwood there and see if you like the experience.
6. Blogging for books
This one is my personal favourite. Blogging for books is again a platform which offers only e-books in India. But it is way better than any other website since you get to pick which book you want to read. No draws and no waiting for the requests to get approved. If it is available then you get to have it.
Blogging for books has a strict policy for reviewers. It offers only one book at a time. You can pick the next book only after you have submitted the review for the previous one requested. This may be a trouble for those who cannot keep up with their reading but can't keep their hands off either when they see a great book.
But the inconvenience is forgotten when you have a look at their collection. You are going to find authors in the likes of Han Kang, Margaret Atwood etc.


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Knock Hill
The site of an old hill fort on the summit of Knock hill with spectacular views out over Largs, Cumbrae and Arran. There are various route options – from a 7 or 8 mile circular route starting out at the Largs sea front (which includes quiet roads) to 3 miles or so of walking/running exclusively on trails and open hillside. It's a little bit muddy and there are quite a few sheep (which normally provokes an indignant response from our Biggles), but the scenery makes it all worthwhile.