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Recover Lost Samsung Contacts with DiskLab for Android
Contacts are an essential part of each smartphone.
Have you accidentally deleted all the contacts in your smartphone and also don't have a backup of your contacts to restore?
Well it's a serious problem. But there is no need to worry at all. There is always a solution to every problem and you have Disklab data recovery software from TunesBro which will help you recover all data including your lost Samsung contacts easily.
The Disklab software is one of the most popular data recovery tools for Android devices as it is quick, safe and easy to operate. You can also preview all your lost contacts and only restore the contacts you want with the Disklab software. Now let's take a look at how you can recover lost Samsung contacts with Disklab for Android:
Download and Install Disklab for Android
First step is to download Disklab for Android and install the software on your computer based on the instructions provided. Once the installation is completed, you can start the Disklab data recovery software from the desktop shortcut or from the startup menu on your computer.
Turn on USB Debugging option
If you need your computer to communicate with your Android phone easily, then you need to enable the USB debugging function as any data recovery software like Disklab can easily communicate with the Android devices to send messages directly through the help of the USB debugging option and recover the needed files easily. If you know how to enable USB debugging, then skip to next step, or else read on to know about how to enable this option:
- Go to Settings Click Developer options
- If you don't see Developer options in your Settings menu, don't worry, it just takes seconds to enable it. Just go to Setings About Phone option.
- In the About Phone screen, you can see the last item as "Build Number". Just click the Build Number 7 times and you will see the Developer options enabled
- Now click Developer options and scroll down in the screen and enable the "USB Debugging" option
Connect Your Samsung Smartphone with Your PC
Now that you have successfully enabled the USB Debugging option, it is time for you to connect your Samsung Smartphone with your computer using an USB cable. You'll see the name of your Samsung Smartphone appearing in the screen immediately. If you don't see your phone's name in the Disklab software, it means your USB driver is outdated and that is the reason it is not showing. Update the latest driver and then try connecting your Samsung smartphone and your phone name will start showing now in the screen.
Scan for Lost Contacts
Now the Disklab software will start scanning your phone after the USB debugging is enabled. The scanning process will analyze all the data to search for the lost contact in your Samsung smartphone. The scanning process will normally take around 10 minutes to complete.
Recover Your Lost Contacts
Once the scanning process is completed, the software will automatically list all the deleted contacts in your phone for your preview. You can view all the contacts and select only the contacts you want to recover and then click the "Recover" button to recover all the contacts to your computer.
Hope the above guide to recover deleted Samsung contacts with the help of the TunesBro Disklab software is helpful for you to understand how to recover your lost contacts easily from your phone. As usual, send in all your queries and suggestions to us and we'll be happy to respond to all your queries immediately.


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Despite the recommendations of two non-partisan national commissions, including one appointed by President Bush, which called for strengthening the nation's bedrock ocean fishery law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, some members of Congress are racing off in the opposite direction.
House Resources Committee Chairman Richard Pombo (R-CA), along with Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Don Young (R-AK), has proposed legislation that would be especially destructive and take us backwards in the conservation and management of our nation's ocean fisheries. If adopted, this bill would degrade longstanding safeguards to our oceans and pose serious economic and environmental threats to coastal communities and the American industries that depend on healthy oceans, all while limiting public involvement and access to information about the way fisheries are governed.
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as is stands today, is a strong law. It was first enacted in 1976 to create a domestic fishing industry in U.S. territorial waters generally from 3 to 200 miles off our coasts. Important conservation measures were added when this bill was last amended in 1996 to ensure that these industries remain profitable for years to come. Rather than building on the existing strengths of this law and improving conservation tools, the Pombo bill takes us in the opposite direction. This is a big departure from the Senate bill authored by Senators Ted Stevens (R-AK) and Daniel Inouye (D-HI), which maintains current protections and aims to provide new tools for conservation and management.
Fisheries' Futures Are At Risk
Current fishery conservation measures should be maintained and strengthened. Rolling back critical protections, as outlined in Pombo's bill, could cause substantial harm, such as:Further Depleting Fish Stocks: By changing and distorting the definition of "overfished," the bill would make it far less likely that fish populations, even severely depleted ones, would be declared overfished. This means that actions necessary to rebuild these populations will be delayed or could be avoided. The bill also includes broad exceptions that would slow the pace of fishery rebuilding when a population is declared overfished. This proposal will delay economic returns, reduce net profits, and jeopardize the recovery of some fish populations.
Competing Priorities for Sanctuaries: The bill makes the commercial interest of fishery yields a higher priority than protection of sanctuaries -- akin to national parks in the ocean -- which are needed to protect ocean biodiversity and promote overall ocean health. Fishing industries should not determine how unique marine areas are governed.
Limiting Public Involvement: Communities have an important role to play in deciding how public assets, such as our oceans, are used and managed. The new proposal would restrict the ability of the public, including fishermen, to participate in decision-making processes. And it would also take public information about the health of our oceans and lock it behind closed doors as confidential.

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Before you start flattening the plywood, it is necessary to determine which type of plywood you have. There are different kinds of plywood, each of which has its own benefits and disadvantages. Here are a few common methods for flattening the wood. The first method involves placing a wet cloth on the work surface and applying pressure across the plywood. Be careful not to hit the wood too much, or the warping will continue.
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The second method involves using a hair straightener. This beauty supply item can be used to flatten the plywood. This method has the added benefit of introducing moisture to the dry side and removing it from the wet one. Moreover, it is easy to use and does not require the use of any special tools. To flatten the wood properly, the following methods should be used. The first method uses a hair straightener. The straightener comes in handy for many DIY projects. It will be a quick and convenient way to flatten the wood. Moreover, this method will save you a lot of time. For this method, you must make sure that the surface of the wood is not too hot, as this will make it squish or curl.
warm surface
The last method involves placing the plywood sheet on a warm surface. For this method, a driveway or a board floor is the best choice. Its convex side should be facing upwards and the waterside should be facing downwards. After placing the plywood sheet, you should let it sit for about 5-10 minutes in the sun. For best results, you should use the weighted plywood daily. This will guarantee you the best results.
The final technique involves putting weights on the plywood. Place it on a flat concrete floor and then weigh it down with weights. The weights should be heavy enough to prevent the wood from warping. You can use dumbbells as well. Overnight, it should flatten the plywood by itself. Obviously, daily use will give better results. However, this method is not suitable for every situation. If you have to place the plywood on a concrete floor, you should avoid it.
The most popular technique for flattening plywood is by using a hair straightener. By using a hair straightener, you can flatten the wooden material. You must balance the moisture content on the two sides of the plywood before applying the sealant. Ensure that the wood is flat and that it doesn't warp too much. After balancing the moisture content, you should smooth it with a soft cloth and apply it to the flat surface of the plywood.
There are several methods for flattening plywood. The first method involves using a hair straightener to apply weight to the wood. It will flatten the material by applying pressure to both sides of the wood. The other method involves using a hair straightener. This is another technique for flattening the plywood. It requires the use of a wooden straightener to achieve the desired result. If you don't have one, you can also use a hair straightener as a weight.
Another method for flattening plywood is to use a hair straightener. By using a hair straightener, you can easily flatten plywood. You can use the hair straightener on a hardwood floor to flatten the plywood. The blades of the hair-straightener should be sharp and flat. For the best results, you should practice the technique regularly. Once you learn how to flatten plywood, you will be able to use it on any wood.
The next method is to use a hair straightener. A hair straightener is a popular beauty supply product that can be used to flatten plywood. If you have a straightener on hand, you can simply press the plywood against the frame. In this way, you can flatten the wood without damaging it. It will also dry out more quickly. The best way to flatten plywood is to use a hair straightener, which is a tool for flattening the wood.


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5 Enlightening Reasons Why the College You Attend Shouldn't Define You
It seems like it's the most important choice in an 18-year-old's life thus far — where they choose to attend college. Most parents wish the best for their son or daughter when they are born: it's almost every parent's aspiration for their child to be happy, healthy and attend an Ivy League school.
The reality: it's a small pool of young adults who do attend elite schools. Recent news of the pay-for-play college scandal has brought to light the extreme competition and pop-culture fascination that only children who attend top-tier colleges and the Ivy League will be successful. That's simply not true. Where your child attends college is just a part of who they will become and what they can achieve. Here are some reasons that a college choice shouldn't define you.
Understand the true cost of an undergraduate education
Not everyone can afford the hefty price tag of elite colleges, and more and more parents — and their teens — are realizing that the cost of attending can impact their lives long after four years.
"One thing that is commonly overlooked by students and their parents is the cost of student debt," says Brian Morris, communication coordinator with DirectTextbook.com, a free service that helps students save textbooks. "The more expensive the college, the more likely students will have debt and the further behind students will be upon graduation." He says saving money on college costs may help graduates avoid financial traps that make it difficult or impossible to own a home, buy a car or invest in a business after graduation.
Successful people come from all walks of life
We've all heard about billionaires who aren't even college graduates. So, here's proof your success isn't reliant on what college you attend. "Many times it's your own drive to success which fuels it," says Elaine Rubin who has more than a decade of experience working in higher education finance and policy. "Yes, of course, sometimes it can be pure luck, or your life circumstances. But here's the thing, not every successful person has graduated from an elite college, some may have even opted to not attend college."
Keep college hype in check
As a college career strategist, Elizabeth Venturini, helps parents and students focus on the result of receiving a college education: a job after graduation. Vital tips for college-bound students are to pick a college major that will provide the most marketable skills and jobs after graduation at a cost they can afford, and to choose programs at a college not just the college name. Stick to the education value, not the fluff or hype, she says. "Steer clear of 'The College Perks War.' Instead of emphasizing education to attract students to enroll in college, colleges are engaged in a 'perks war,' outspending each other with fancy dorms, student services, and sports facilities. Focus on the quality of the education your teen will receive," she says.
True success is what you do to help others
Success in the truest sense depends on what value can you add to this world and how many lives you touch. "Both of these markers never require you to present to them the evidence of what degree you hold, let alone which college you attended," says Sudiksha Joshi, Ph.D,, learning advocate and founder of WeAreAlwaysLearning.com. Joshi's advice is to keep looking at opportunities to add value to your fellow students, faculty members, and administrative staff while in college. "You'll get a much richer experience and when you graduate: you'll have that degree, and in addition, you'll probably have a clearer sense of direction and people who can help you get there add and how many lives you touch."
A college degree doesn't determine your value
"If you allow where you earn your college degree to determine your value, you will always be asking for permission and not realize your true potential," Joshi affirms. Think about it. What do you want from your life? "Most people want the freedom to make their own choices and live their lives on their own terms," says Joshi. "If that describes you then instead of focusing on how a college degree from a certain college provides an elevated value, think of how you can elevate your own value."


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Equip yourself with the new B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice by registering for this short online course presented by the leader in the field of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment.
Overview of Empowerdex
Empowerdex: Inspiring Empowerment through Innovation, Research and Technology
Since 2001, Empowerdex has been redefining empowerment in Africa and taking it to new heights by achieving milestones that stand testament to Africa's continuous development and involvement in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) landscape.
Empowerdex's mission is to promote the growth of businesses that operate in Africa by assisting them in acquiring clients and investors and guiding them in best-practice strategies. The training division teaches companies about the Codes of Good Practice and Sector Codes from a holistic point of view with sustainability a key feature: programmes are designed to withstand changes in the underlying codes.
Empowerdex Services at a Glance
- Generic verification: Companies with a turnover of > R50 million.
- Qualifying Small Enterprise (QSE) verification: Turnover of R10 – R50 million.
- Exempted Micro Enterprise (EME) Ownership assessment: Turnover < R10 million.
- Sector Code verifications
- B-BBEE advisory service
- B-BBEE training
- B-BBEE assurance engagements based on the SASAE 3502 produced by IRBA through Empowerdex Inc.
Empowerdex is a Level One BEE contributor and is SANAS accredited. It is also a founding member of the Association of BEE Professionals and is registered with the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors.
Empowerdex operates nationally, servicing over six thousand clients ranging from large JSE-listed companies to smaller QSE and EME clients representing every industry in the country. Should you require a B-BBEE certificate or further information on any of our services, please contact Empowerdex for more information.
Introduction to B-BBEE | 6 – 8 Hour Online Course
This course is presented to you by Empowerdex in association with Cornerstone Institute.
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment is an initiative launched by the South African government to address the inequalities perpetuated by the apartheid regime in the country. Between 1948 and 1993, South Africa suffered institutionalised segregation. Through legislation, people who were not white were marginalised on the basis of the colour of their skin.
Since 1994, South Africans have been working hard at rebuilding the country and economic freedom is an integral part of the process. In 2003, the Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment Act was promulgated, legislating a new way of measuring economic transformation for South Africa.
South Africa is now entering the third wave of economic empowerment measurement: from 1 May 2015, Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment will be measured using the Codes of Good Practice gazetted on 11 October 2013.
The purpose of this online course is to introduce to you the principles contained in the amended Codes of Good Practice, and advise you through their complexities in the most efficient way for your company to meet the new requirements, which change the measurement criteria that companies operating in South Africa will be required to meet going forward.
The course should take you between 6 – 8 hours and on completion you should have a detailed understanding of the amended codes and how they affect your business.
A critical component of B-BBEE is Enterprise and Supplier Development and you are encouraged to purchase a login to this Introductory Course for your suppliers at a significant discount, with expenditure on this counting towards your spend in this area.
This course is designed solely to educate and guide an individual through the requirements of the amended B-BBEE Codes of Good Practice. Completion of this course does not guarantee an organisation a certain B-BBEE score on their B-BBEE Scorecard, and completion of this course does not automatically result in your organisation obtaining a B-BBEE Certificate. Your organisation will still be require to undertake a full verification from an accredited verification agency in order to receive a B-BBEE Certificate.
Order Form
Banking Details:
Account Name: Cornerstone Institute
Bank: Nedbank
Branch Code: 102 510
Account Number: 1232042757
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ
Reference: Your email provided above
The course comprises 7 modules, which will give you an understanding of the new codes:
Module 1
- South Africa's transformation journey to date
- How we measure transformation
- The B-BBEE Act 46 of 2013
- New considerations emanating from the amendments to the B-BBEE Act
- Fronting
- B-BBEE commission
Module 2
- The tools through which we measure transformation:
- A comparison of the 2007 and 2013 Codes of Good Practice highlighting:
- Turnover thresholds
- The scorecard
- Priority elements and discounting
- Points allocation and procurement recognition levels
- The soul of empowerment.
- A comparison of the 2007 and 2013 Codes of Good Practice highlighting:
Module 3
- The Ownership Element of the Codes of Good Practice:
- Voting rights and economic interest
- The outgoing codes
- The incoming codes
- The concept of indirect ownership
- Important considerations
- The current and amended modified flow-through principle
Module 4
- The Management Control Element of the Codes of Good Practice:
- Outline of management control and supplementary legislation applicable to this element
- What are EAP targets?
- Levels of management considered for management control
- The outgoing codes
- The incoming codes
- The management control formula
- Important considerations
Module 5
- The Skills Development Element of the Codes of Good Practice:
- Why is skills development so important?
- The outgoing codes
- The learning program matrix
- The incoming codes
- Important considerations
Module 6
- The Enterprise and Suppler Development Element of the Codes of Good Practice:
- The concept of an 'empowering supplier'
- The incoming codes
- Preferential procurement
- Enterprise development
- Supplier enterprise development
- Important considerations
Module 7
- The Socio Economic Development Element of the Codes of Good Practice:
- The incoming codes
- Important considerations


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Obama has been calling for healing the partisan divide. Is this what he means?
Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich defied his party leadership on Monday by calling for the impeachment of U.S. President George W. Bush for launching the Iraq war — but his move was not expected to go anywhere.
The Ohio representative outlined his intention to propose more than two dozen charges against Bush on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Interesting take from Reuters. I wonder how another source puts it
An Ohio Democratic lawmaker and former presidential candidate has presented articles of impeachment against President George W. Bush to Congress.
Thirty-five articles were presented by Rep. Dennis Kucinich to the House of Representatives late Monday evening, airing live on C-SPAN.
"The House is not in order," said Kucinich to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), upon which Pelosi pounded her gavel.
"Resolved," Kucinich then began, "that President George W. Bush be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the United States Senate. …
Apparently, Kucinich cited Raw Story as source material several times. Wacko's, all wacko's. No point in even considering being nice to these raving lunatics, both at Raw Story and Dennis Kucinich.


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$3 Million Homes in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Washington
What You Get for $3 Million 24 Photos View Slide Show › OM MediaUpper Makefield Township, Pa. | $2.975 Million An expanded and updated 1840s …
What You Get for $3 Million
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Upper Makefield Township, Pa. | $2.975 Million
An expanded and updated 1840s farmhouse with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and two half bathrooms, on a 4.49-acre lot with a barn and swimming pool
This late Federal house is in a luxury subdivision in Upper Makefield Township, a historic community in Bucks County in which 40 percent of the picturesque land is preserved. Most of the single-family homes in the enclave were constructed in the last 15 years by a custom builder, who also worked with a local architect on the renovation of this property, from 2006 to 2009. All of the systems were upgraded, and an interior designer made substantial additional contributions to "lighten" the home, the listing agent said.
The property is about 30 miles northeast of Philadelphia, 70 miles southwest of New York City and three miles west of Washington Crossing, where George Washington traversed the Delaware River on his way to winning the Battle of Trenton. A knot of shops, restaurants and inns in Newtown, the area's commercial center, is about five miles south.
Size: 5,185 square feet
Price per square foot: $574
Indoors: The stone farmhouse has a perpendicular frame extension, creating an ell, and there are entrances from both parts of the buildings. The principal entrance is now at the end of a bluestone path at the side. It opens into a large, tiled foyer that flows into a huge eat-in kitchen through one doorway and a long butler's pantry lined in cabinets, with a powder room at one end, through another.
The kitchen has vintage floorboards, a stone fireplace wall, traditional-style cabinetry with granite countertops, and contemporary lighting. Among the appliances are a Wolf six-burner gas range, three dishwashers and a pizza oven. A lineup of French doors along a rear wall opens to a covered flagstone patio looking out to the pool, and there is a breakfast banquette in a corner.
The formal dining room is to the right of the original entrance. It has bright, skim-coated plaster walls; wide, antique floorboards; and a massive fireplace, converted to gas. To the left is a living room, with a fireplace and similar finishes. The powder room across from the front door is wallpapered in irregular gray stripes resembling trompe l'oeil masonry grout.
A second living room is upstairs, with a fireplace, grasscloth-covered walls and access to a long deck overlooking the pool. Next to it is a windowed laundry room with a sink and closet. The primary bedroom has a cathedral ceiling, a marble fireplace and deck access. The en suite bathroom is entirely covered in white tile or marble and includes radiant-heated flooring, a steam shower, a vintage-style tub and twin sinks.
A guest room on the second floor opens to the deck, as well, and has use of a bathroom tiled in tiny marble squares on the walls (including in the steam shower) and big marble squares on the radiant-heated floor.
Two additional bedrooms are on the third floor, including a guest suite with a bathroom that includes a claw-foot tub with a shower head, and a sink balanced on four turned legs.
An extension of the stone house off the kitchen has a ground-floor room with a cathedral ceiling and open beams and a semi-subterranean, temperature-controlled wine cellar. The exterior door opens to a brick patio.
Outdoor space: As part of an extensive landscaping project, the sellers removed a koi pond and added a firepit to complement the in-ground pool with an infinity edge and circular spa. The grounds are large and lush. A four-bay garage incorporates a gym and playroom or exercise studio. (It has a mirrored wall.) There is parking for two cars in the two-story barn. Next to the property are 160 acres of protected land.
Taxes: $20,449
Contact: Louise Williamson, Keller Williams Luxury International, 215-262-0077; louisewilliamson.kw.com
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Denver | $2.95 Million
An 1890 brick house with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, on a 0.28-acre lot
Isaac Slade, a founder, pianist and lead vocalist of the Denver-based band the Fray, bought this house in 2009 for $950,000, and did some badly needed renovations. It is in West Highland, a tree-lined residential enclave about three miles northwest of downtown, with Victorian hulks and Craftsman bungalows, highly regarded schools and a commercial district called Highlands Square.
Size: 5,285 square feet
Price per square foot: $558
Indoors: A foyer with hardwood flooring and trim leads through pocket doors to a double parlor. The front part of the parlor is wallpapered in a Western-themed pattern with what appear to be Native American dwellings; it is hung with a teardrop-shaped, glass-and-wrought-metal pendant light. The fireplace has a stamped-metal cover surrounded by reclaimed tiles. Wood doors with a lacy, carved header open to a small reading room at the base of the tower.
At the other end of the parlors, through pocket doors, is a dining room. Beyond that is a living room with built-in, glass-front bookcases and red walls described by the listing as exactly matching "the vintage cover" of "Crime and Punishment." (No mention of the edition, or even century.) The inspiration for the room's dark green ceiling is also mysterious. (Possibly an 1877 copy of "Black Beauty"?)
The kitchen hides most of its high-end appliances behind white cabinetry, but not the lipstick-red AGA stove or the pasta station. The central island is topped by a slab of black walnut. There is also an antique wood china cabinet that almost skims the high ceiling. A laundry room off the kitchen might have been a butler's pantry, with its narrow proportions and venerable slop sink.
On the second floor, the primary suite spreads over a few rooms. The sleeping chamber is at one end, with an open doorway crowned with a carved header. It flows into a long sitting room that has a fireplace with a patterned-tile surround and an antique bathtub set on Mexican tile in a window bay. French doors open to a marble bathroom with a steam shower, a painted floral vanity and a cut-glass ceiling fixture. This level also has a guest room, a kitchenette and a bathroom with a green-painted wainscot, marble-tiled floor and claw-foot tub with golden paws.
Two additional bedrooms and a bathroom are on the third floor, including a room used as an office, with decorative woodwork from the demolished Denver house that belonged to David H. Moffat, a railroad tycoon. The basement has a stage and a bar with a ceiling partially covered with the Fray's airplane tickets.
Outdoor space: The deep front lawn is surrounded by a wrought-iron fence. A sun porch off the living room steps down to a grassy backyard with a patio and an Asian wood pavilion. The detached garage was used by Mr. Slade's wife, Anna Slade, as an art studio.
Taxes: $7,396 (2020, based on a tax assessment of $102,566)
Contact: Mckinze Casey, LIV Sotheby's International Realty, 303-893-3200; sothebysrealty.com
Lopez Island, Wash. | $2.98 Million
An energy-efficient house built in 2017, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, on a 3.52-acre lot with water views and 100 feet of water frontage
Built as a vacation rental to showcase the sustainable design practice of the neighbors next door, this house is on the most rural of the San Juan Islands, a place with about 2,500 year-round residents and 63 miles of shoreline that is accessible only by ferry, plane or private boat. (The trip from Seattle takes slightly less than three hours and includes a 45-minute ferry ride; a seaplane ride is about 40 minutes). Built with structural insulated panels on the footprint of — and with reclaimed materials from — a 1970s cabin (the cedar siding was cut from the floor joists of the old house), the property is near parks, farms and nature preserves and about five miles south of grocery shopping. It is a mile south of the Lopez Island Golf Club and the local airport.
Size: 1,619 square feet
Price per square foot: $1,841
Indoors: The main entrance is to the side, across from a large, cedar-clad rainwater cistern (there is also a well). The pivoting door is made of reclaimed white-pine planks that are three inches thick.
Inside is a large room with concrete floors; textured-plaster wall surfaces; 12-foot-high steel-framed windows and glass doors with views of San Juan Channel; and a slick red kitchen. Reclaimed-wood boards cover the fireplace wall at the far end of the room, and steel doors conceal both the firebox and the television screen above it. (The house also uses HRV and heat-pump technologies.)
The two bedrooms beyond the kitchen have split-bamboo built-in storage with antique Asian chests. The bathrooms (one en suite, the other available to guests) are faced in Italian porcelain tile with a subtle pattern echoed in sandblasted-glass partitions; each bathroom has a shower and a tubular copper towel warmer. Full-size laundry appliances and a sink are behind folding doors in the hallway. All lighting in the home is LED.
Outdoor space: The great-room doors open to a water-facing deck. An outdoor kitchen is fashioned from Corten steel and concrete. The property has a rain garden for filtering storm-water runoff; fruit and woodland trees; and meadows with poppies. It is approached by a path through a forest.
Taxes: $6,989, plus a 1 percent land-bank tax applied to the acquisition of open space, conservation easements and beach access
Contact: Mary Clure, Orcas Island Realty, 360-961-7523; orcasislandrealty.com
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Dasara & Bathukamma Celebrations 2017 By Telangana Development Forum (TDF UK & Europe)
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Dasara & Bathukamma Celebrations 2017 By Telangana Development Forum (TDF UK & Europe)
We are happy to announce that we( TDF UK Europe) in association with 'Cricket Association of Telangana (CAT)' will be organising 'Acharya Jaya shankar T20 cricket tournament' in Summer 2017.
We will release the dates, Venue and more information shortly.
If you or your team is interested to take part please contact us.
TDF UK EUROPE Invites everyone to attend Vinayaka Chavithi Celebrations 2016 from 5th September 2016 to 7th September 2016 at Akshaya Hall, South End Road, Eastham E6 2AA.
We are pleased to inform you all that TDF UK Europe is organising 'Akshara Jyothi Charity' T20 Cricket Tournament on 20th and 21st August 2016 at Hainault Recreation Club.
If you/your Team wants to participate, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com or contact any of the members mentioned on the poster.


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Almost halfway through their guest DJ set, Austin trio Migrant Kids segue two songs together that pretty much sum up their aesthetic: S U R V I V E's grainy synthscape right into Fiona Apple's "On The Bound." Migrant Kids exist somewhere on this musical plane, experimental but with a big, brash pop heart. Miguel Ojeda, John Zakoor, and Bryan O'Flynn debuted in 2013 but hit a high two years later with its Primordial Soup EP, earning a Black Fret grant for its work. The band is back to work on Saturday, January 7, playing a Free Week show at Stubb's, and you can get to know the band a little bit better this week on My KUTX. Tune in Saturday at 6 p.m. or listen anytime at the bottom of the page.
–Art Levy // producer, My KUTX
1. The Venus In Furs – "2Hb"
2. Neon Indian – "Slumlord"
3. Broncho – "Deena"
4. S U R V I V E – "Floating Cube"
5. Fiona Apple – "On The Bound"
6. Paul Simon – "The Obvious Child"
7. Digable Planets – "Jettin'"
8. Migrant Kids – "Primordial Soup"
9. Sufjan Stevens – "Romulus"
10. David Bazan – "Curse Your Branches"


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Technology has always introduced more opportunities to businesses that are too complicated to stick to one option for accessing multiple benefits. Similar is the case in the B2B industry. Sales officials have to interact with different tech options to enhance user experience in no time. B2B buyers seem to feel more connected with the industry when they get the benefit to utilize live chat for e-commerce.
In the ever fastest-growing tech era, we have come across extensive mediums for achieving competitive advantage. Though there is nothing that can beat strategic minds and integrated operations, considering valuable means of lead generation is always helpful for B2B companies.
You must be thinking, why do most of the B2B e-commerce websites have a Live Chat option enabled? Well, it is something that provides a wider space for B2B companies to grow beyond the limits.
B2B marketing strategy takes it as the biggest opportunity to connect with B2B buyers and satisfy them by providing exceptional user experience.
Are you wondering how it is benefiting B2B sales and lead generation? Let's explore together.
5 Tips to Master in B2B Lead Generation by Enabling Live Chat
1. Engaging Leads through Real-Time Experience
Your B2B Company can earn reputation and success by offering a tremendous virtual experience to the prospects.
When an individual approaches an online B2B marketplace, it always looks for the option to engage with the team and know everything to put faith in the business. With live chat for e-commerce feature enabled, the B2B sales team can easily engage with the visitors.
This is the most significant trend in online businesses. For lead generation, engagement is the basic parameter, which should not be avoided. You can simply provide your visitors with valuable information and establish a productive interaction that gains interest and more leads.
2. Efficient Response Time
Now, your most valued prospects don't have to wait for the right time. Instead, they can simply click on the live chat option and start the conversation.
All B2B companies must know the value of time for the target audience. In this way, you can win the hearts of potential B2B buyers and develop an interest to come to you no matter what.
With live chat for e-commerce options, you are enabling the visitors to talk to you without any hassle. Since it is the most efficient mode of communication one can ever think of, you should never miss a chance to interact with the B2B leads. Provide them a response that does not let them wait for hours or days.
3. Personalized Messages for the Prospects
There is one more thing that can increase chances for more B2B lead generation.
By adding a personalized message to the live chat, you can engage the visitors easily. Remember that your target audience feels satisfied only in the personalized environment. The automated messages or robotically operated processes always take away attention.
Now you have to avoid this trend. Know the worth of customization and value the interest of your prospects. Even the research performed by Infosys found that approximately 74% of online visitors feel frustrated to see auto-generated responses. It makes sense that the world is revolving around customization and that now you have to consider it too.
4. Educating Through a live Chat Experience
You might be thinking of educating the prospects but can't because of effective communication barriers.
You can also enable live chat feature in your B2B e-commerce website. In this way, you can easily help out the visitors and educate them about the areas that they are not aware of.
Live chat for e-commerce is one of the most significant features to determine the success criteria of any B2B company. This is the feature that helps the B2B sales team to offer educational content for their valuable prospects.
By executing the strategy, B2B buyers can learn from the content and develop an interest in the buying platform. Not only this, but you can evident a gradual change in the lead generation within a matter of time.
Such proactive live chat helps the B2B lead to enjoy a unique buying experience.
5. Easy Lead Nurturing
Last but not the least, with live chat, you can also view the chat history for offering more valuable experience to the potential leads.
At times, it happens that the customer is requesting something and then you have to view previous messages. This can be bigger trouble for the sales team. But, if you have a live chat for e-commerce enabled, then you don't have to worry about anything.
If ever this case happens with you, just view the previous chat messages, and then there you go. With this support, you can also explore the buyer's journey and provide them similar content and stuff to enhance their experience.
Recommending Live Chat for E-commerce: B2B Companies in the Spotlight
Are you facing problems in handling B2B buyers' queries? Live chat for e-commerce is the most recommendable solution that you should never miss. You can generate more leads in days if this feature is enabled on your B2B trade site.
So, it is time to convert the traffic to prospective B2B buyers. With live chat, generate more leads and earn profits like never before.
There is one more thing you can do now – share this post and let the rest of the world know why live chat is important for selling products online.


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I could almost peep through her huge almond eyes that served oceans and volcanoes from time to time as she feverishly scratched me. Peeping through the doors,she sniffed her red nose.
' Sometimes, when we fall, it hurts. It was the falling that saved me this time. I hardly had the inkling, but I was being inked by you and the ink was indelibly tattooed on my heart…..'
Somebody moved outside and I was thrust inside a bundle of notes. Luckily my head was peeping out.
Few doors passed, trees, bushels, stores and finally I arrived at the door 356B. Why was she twisting me like that. Ouch it hurts!
The boy was tall standing next to the girl with almond eyes, a little too timid, a little too enthusiastic to receive notes on the ' Anatomy of living organisms.' Blob! This is boring.
Hey! Easy, guy! easy.
As the idiot was stacking the sheets while trying to catch a glimpse of her retreating figure, I slipped away with the boisterous wind. The girl turned her face, saw me on the ground horrified. But what could she do, here came her father!
Me, 'The letter not delivered' lay there with an aching back as cars and bicycles so judiciously flattened my already flat profile.
' I am a love letter, damn it! Help me reach the lover.'
I was rising, rising abruptly into the teenie weenie hands that cackled at my sight and began horribly twisting my insides.
I was now a love paper plane flying non sensibly to the tunes of a kid with a running nose. Yucks!
Twenty times he puffed me and threw me into the air. Till I landed through a window into a room. A tall boy saw me come. THE TALL BOY!
He threw me outside.
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Boochcraft Watermelon Chili
Want summer in a can...dle? Look no further than our first San Diego candle collab w/ our friends at Boochcraft! Boochcraft is a hard kombucha company, which means they make incredible organic kombucha, but with alcohol! Their seasonal Watermelon Chili flavor couldn't be a more perfect fit for a candle. We did a VERY limited run, so snag one before summer is over!
What WE Say:
There's really nothing like a summer day in San Diego. Waking up whenever, heading to the beach with friends and a cooler full of Watermelon Chili Boochcraft. Sun, sand, and sipping. This summery candle captures these SoCal days with juicy watermelon, fresh mint, and just a lil kick of chili. Light it up this summer to fill your home with the best possible vibes. As Boochcraft says, it'll blow your rind.
What THEY say:
People Pleasing Candle
I own every Guy Fox candle and have re-ordered a few. I have them in my office to put me in a good mood and soothe the stress of my job. However, I keep this particular candle in my kitchen because it wants to be around more people. It looks great. it smells great. It's a head turner and fan favorite. Can't wait for the next collaboration!
Incredible scent
This is such a great candle! When I see that something is watermelon scent I always thing "artificial" or a "fake" watermelon scent. This is so fresh and not overpowering the subtle hint of mint is amazing! Highly recommend!
I love the Sweet Watermelon smell
I'm a big fan of Boochcraft but an even bigger fan of Watermelon so this candle was perfect for me!! It smells great and I love that its non-toxic!! Very happy with it!!
This is my favorite Guy Fox candle so far! Fruity, but not overly sweet. Just a fresh, happy scent that made my house smell great!
my most fav candle EVER
a booch craft & guy fox collab?!? almost too good to be true. - i wasn't sure how the watermelon chili was going to smell. let me tell u - it smells incredible. i want to light it during every activity i do lol. i'll have to get more because i want it to last forever. great ingredients in the candle too. <3 thank u.
"If you have a hard time relating to the fragrance industry, then you will relate to the founders of GUY FOX."
"Fresh Essentials for His Daily Routine"
"Looking for a made in America scent that calls to mind the great outdoors? Look no further than GUY FOX."


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people and cultures – inspiring journeys
sharing meaningful discoveries in Asia
Bali is just one of 17,000 islands in the world's largest archipelago, Indonesia. (give or take 1000 depending on the tides!) Less than 4,000 islands are actually inhabited. Bali today, has a population of nearly 4 million in a nation of 250 million people. Located between Java and Lombok, Bali is known for tropical beaches but the heart of the culture lies inland in the lush valleys beneath the sacred volcanoes. Bali maintains a unique society blending art and ritual in daily life.
Terraced rice-fields, skilled artisans, dancers and gamelan musicians – Bali is a place that has touched many visitors with its welcoming hospitality. Ubud, as the arts and cultural center of island, is where you can begin your journey into the heart of Bali.
Alam Indah hidden behind the Monkey Forest is a wonderful home-base.
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Jam City announces $145m in strategic finance just weeks after layoffs
Investment comes on the heels of a "large numbers" of redundancies and a multi-year development deal with Disney
Mobile developer Jam City has secured a whopping $145 million investment, just weeks after a second round of layoffs.
Led by JPMorgan Chase Bank and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, with funds also coming from Silicon Valley Bank, SunTrust Bank,and CIT Bank, the financing will support Jam City's acquisitions and growth initiatives.
Announced today, the investment follows a recent multi-year development deal with Disney and expansion into Toronto.
Co-founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe said the new financing would empower Jam City to further its "position as a global industry consolidator".
Founded in 2010, Jam City has a staff of over 650, and sports a catalogue of high grossing mobile games such as Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery, Cookie Jam and Panda Pop.
However, in early December the developer announced "organisational changes" which resulted in a an unknown number of layoffs.
A source close to the matter told VentureBeat it was a "large number". Studios in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego were reportedly affected.
The layoffs came two weeks after the studio secured its Disney deal, and following a first round of layoffs in May.


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Looking for an Android & iOS File Transfer? Then, you must have heard of TunesGo or AnyTrans. The both are well-known and professional Transfer software all over the world. Thus, users might be through a hard time when it comes to picking up one from them. No worry, I'm sure you'll easily make up your mind after reading this guide.
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● How to Recover Lost Data from Samsung Devices?
● How to Download Music for Free and Listen to Songs Offline?
Review - What is AnyTrans?
AnyTrans is a Phone Manager exclusive to iOS devices only, which is developed by iMobie. It has a clear and nice look with a variety of functions supported. This tool allows users to manage iPhone/iPad/iPod/iTunes/iCloud content with ease. There are a few features you might be interested:
- Merge Device: Able to include data between two iOS devices and delete duplicates.
- Content to PC: Able to move your content to Win/Mac computer like Music, Voice Memos, Movies, Videos, Photos, Books, Podcasts, and Contacts.
- Content to iTunes: Able to transfer your data to iTunes Library including Music, Movies, Videos, Photos, Books, and Podcasts.
- Content to Device: Able to migrate your files to another device such as Music, Voice Memos, Videos, Photos, and Books.
- Clone Device: Able to transfer most data on one iOS device to another iOS device.
- Add Content: Able to add videos to your iOS device.
- Fast Drive: Able to quickly export/import data.
- Download videos: Able to download online videos from sites to your computer/device.
- Change interface appearance: Choose desirable ones and change the look of AnyTrans.
Review - What is TunesGo?
TunesGo is a comprehensive mobile manager for both iOS and Android devices. It enables data transfer among Android, iPhone/iPad/iPod and Win/Mac computer, along with a couple of useful functions.
- Backup & Restore
- Backup Photos to PC
- Photo to Phone Transfer
- Convert Photos/Videos to GIFs
- Rebuild iTunes Library
- Transfer iTunes Media to Device
- Once-Click Root
- Fix iOS/iPad (Currently supported on Mac only)
- Ringtone Maker (Currently supported on WindowsPC only)
Differences Between Two Phone Transfer
I know you might not yet get an overall knowledge of both phone transfer. If so, I'd like to recommend you to check out the following chart of their differences. Then, I'm sure you can make the right decision.
If you're having any lingering misgivings, I'd be glad to solve your puzzles. Don't hesitate to leave your messages down here. Thanks for your long support to Android-Recovery.


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A mother who's 6-year-old daughter was horrifically hurt in a car accident offers up some sound advice when it comes to strapping a child properly into a booster seat.
Virginia mother, Shelly Martin stressed the importance of buckling up a child in a kid friendly seat, after her daughter, Samantha Swartwout was hurt very badly in an automobile accident this past September.
The little girl was sitting with a shoulder strap behind her instead of being securely fastened in. Now in response to the horror of the accident, Martin is using this situation as a PSA, so other families can avoid what happened to hers.
Saying to Today.com, "It takes two seconds to put a booster seat in the car and to strap your child in." Calling it an action that is needed because "It is going to save somebody."
Swartwout's father was driving the vehicle when Samantha was hurt after the car veered off the road and into a tree causing the belt to be rammed into her stomach when the car hit the object. Thus causing the little girl to sustain stomach injuries.
When it comes to the question of the booster seat, her father just simply forgot to put her in one.
The emergency room visit that happened because of the accident came with a three week hospital stay due to the serious nature of the injuries sustained to the young girl's stomach.
Interestingly enough, the injuries at the time appeared as bruise marks, but the force from the accident actually shredded the girl's muscle and fat, which caused portions of her intestine to spill outside of her belly, Today.com reported.
The doctor that treated Samantha, Dr. Charles Bagwell of the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU said, "The child is thrown forward with an absolutely enormous force. The seat belt almost acts like a knife."
If the little girl was secured safely in the booster seat, the results would have most likely been different.
Due to the ongoing procedures, expenses and the child missing a lot of her first grade year, the family has started a gofundme campaign.
The family has raised, $2,602 out of the $10,000 requested.
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OPINION: Kyle Larson deserves a second chance after racial slur
NASCAR driver gets new opportunity 6 months after using n-word on stream
November 1, 2020
On April 12, Kyle Larson was the hottest free agent in NASCAR. With nine race wins including the 2019 All Star race, he could have signed with any team he wanted to, found sponsors to fund his dirt racing team and gotten himself into championship-caliber equipment.
The very next day he was heard using the n-word during a virtual racing event.
Within 72 hours, the 28-year-old Elk Grove native was fired by his team owner Chip Ganassi, indefinitely suspended by NASCAR and dropped by major sponsors including McDonalds, Credit One Bank, Chevrolet and Advent Health.
Now over six months later, NASCAR has officially reinstated Larson and he was announced as the driver for the No. 5 car for Hendrick Motorsports in 2021 on Wednesday.
But has Larson truly done enough to warrant a comeback story and redemption arc?
Part of his suspension from NASCAR required him to undergo sensitivity training before he could be reinstated, but Larson has gone beyond that.
He volunteered for a food drive in Minneapolis created by former Major League Soccer player Tony Sanneh and even visited the George Floyd memorial and neighborhoods that were affected after Floyd's death.
Story continues after Instagram post.
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Larson continued his prior work with groups like the Urban Youth Racing School, which helps expose kids, including people of color, to racing. He hired a diversity coach and sought guidance from several Black athletes and figures like golfer Harold Varner III, NHRA driver J.R. Todd, former NASCAR and IndyCar driver Willy T. Ribbs, Senior VP of Eastman Perry Stuckey, former Def Jam President Kevin Liles and the only current Black NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace.
He voluntarily took the time to educate himself on the history of Black Americans and why casually using the n-word isn't acceptable.
"I realized how little I really knew about the African-American experience in this country and racism in general," Larson wrote in an open letter on his website. "Educating myself is something I should've done a long time ago, because it would've made me a better person – the kind of person who doesn't casually throw around an awful, racist word. The kind who makes an effort to understand the hate and oppression it symbolizes and the depth of pain it has caused Black people throughout history and still to this day. It was past time for me to shut up, listen and learn."
Something to note is that he did all of these things, without publicly announcing them to the world. Larson deactivated his Twitter account shortly after the incident so he wasn't providing updates on his journey to educate himself.
In a world dominated by social media and people looking for recognition for simple things, seeing Larson not promote these activities as a way to garner sympathy and support makes it feel more credible and less like an obligation towards reinstatement.
Most athletes just go through the motions and do the bare minimum to get reinstated, but it appears, on the surface anyways, that Larson has taken the extra step to truly understand why his actions were wrong.
He even acknowledged in an interview with James Brown on CBS This Morning that never driving again wouldn't be too big of a punishment.
"I don't think it would be too steep of a price to pay," Larson said. "What I said was extremely hurtful and I would fully understand if I was never allowed to race another NASCAR race again, but I hope I will get that opportunity to race with them. With that platform, I think I could do some good things."
It was always going to be easy for people to just chalk this up to the typical NASCAR stereotypes; that it's a sport for hicks, rednecks and racists that don't have any respect for minorities and people of color.
Black drivers have been a rarity in NASCAR with only two driving in the premier series full time, Wendell Scott and Bubba Wallace. Others have made sporadic starts like Willy T. Ribbs, Bill Lester, Marc Davis and Jesse Iwuji. And a lot of them have had to deal with issues.
Wallace has been regularly booed this season, seen by many fans as responsible for the removal of the Confederate flag. Scott never got a trophy for the one race he did win because the officials at the time refused to acknowledge his victory. Ribbs even referred to the series as "Al-Qaida," "Neckcar" and "the WWE" in an interview.
Many people on Twitter were saying that they would quit watching the sport when his suspension was announced and some were even calling for his reinstatement just hours after.
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And you wonder why you keep losing fans… Keep twisting the knife. I lost respect for Nascar on this one. I dont agree with what Larson said, but Nascar, you could have handled it differently. I am ashamed to be a Nascar fan this morning. And Im not even a Larson fan!
— Trish Mack (@Trish_Mack88) April 13, 2020
As a Black NASCAR fan, it hurt to see Larson set back the work that the sport has done in being more inclusive and giving fuel to the people who said the sport would never change.
But at the same time, those notions that the fans and the sport wouldn't care because they are socially backwards were always going to play in Larson's favor when it came time to apply for reinstatement. All we could do was hope he saw the error of his ways and truly make an effort to change.
Compared to other sports figures and broadcasters who lost their job over racial comments, Larson has shown that he was willing to just listen and learn instead of immediately trying to justify what he said.
Even after his comeback was announced, he still says he plans to continue to be involved with community and outreach programs.
"I don't plan on stopping what I've been doing… I've never wanted it to be a check the box thing. I wanted to be authentic and genuine through it all and I've alway been that person," Larson said on the Dale Jr. Download.
And as Wallace said in the wake of Larson's incident, "he, along with most other people deserve second chances, and deserve space to improve."
Story continues after tweet.
— Bubba Wallace (@BubbaWallace) April 16, 2020
Of course, only time will tell if Larson was actually serious about bettering himself or just going through the motions to get back to NASCAR. But for the time being, he has earned a second chance and the opportunity at redemption.


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Darla Seamons, Employee Giving program director for LDS Philantropies, and Doug Thomas, a designer with Publications and Graphics at Brigham Young University, were instrumental in the creation of the 2009 BYU Employee Giving Campaign, which recently won a bronze medal for excellence in fundraising publications from the Circle of Excellence Awards sponsored by CASE, the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Circle of Excellence Awards, recognized as advancement's premier international awards program recognizing the work of CASE members, acknowledge superior accomplishments that have lasting impact, demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and deliver exceptional results. Winning programs epitomize the profession's best practices, raise standards and contribute to a growing body of knowledge about advancement.
Co-founded in 1974 by then-BYU administrator Ronald Hyde, CASE is a professional association serving educational institutions and the advancement professionals who work on their behalf in alumni relations, communications, development, marketing and allied areas. It now includes nearly 3,400 colleges and universities, primary and secondary independent and international schools, and nonprofit organizations in 59 countries.
Employee Giving at BYU in 2010 made history, with 75 percent of employees participating. This result topped last year's record-breaking participation total of 72 percent, which was five percent higher than the 67 percent achieved in 2008.
According to Seamons, BYU ranks among the top schools in the country in terms of employee philanthropy. "We were first in the Mountain West Conference last year and we're also right at the top nationwide," Seamons said. BYU employees are utilizing more than 300 gift accounts in their giving decisions, including scholarships and mentored learning grants for BYU students.
For more information, contact Darla Seamons at (801) 422-1173 or visit www.case.org.


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Don Lough Jr., Executive Director of Word of Life Fellowship, defines and describes the various spiritual gifts and provides helpful advice on how you can go about identifying your spiritual gift(s).
LTW61 – Spiritual Gifts: Part 1 – with Don Lough Jr.
What is a spiritual gift? What kind of spiritual gifts are there? How and when are they distributed? Which gifts are still in operation today? Don Lough Jr., Executive Director of Word of Life Fellowship, answers these questions and many more.
LTW11 – Romans: The Gospel of God – with Dr. Marshall Wicks Part 1
Dr. Wicks, Professor of Bible and Theology at the Word of Life Bible Institute Florida campus helps us better understand key passages found in the book Romans. He explains the mystery surrounding the founding of the church in Rome, discusses what condemns Jews and Gentiles alike, explains what justification entails, and answers the question: is God done with Israel?


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Women who were prescribed non-opioid pain management after their gynecologic cancer procedure tended to have quick recoveries.
Women who underwent laparoscopic surgery for gynecologic cancer may not need opioids to manage their pain after the procedure, according to recent research conducted at the University of Rochester James P. Wilmont Cancer Center.
"There's been such an increased focus on the opioid crisis. And we all can play such an important part in helping to control this crisis," said Karen Kugel, BSN, RN, OCN, assistant nurse manager of the gynecologic cancer division at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Kugel and her team conducted a study analyzing the outcomes of non-opioid pain management for women treated with laparoscopic surgery. She recently sat down with Oncology Nursing News to discuss the findings.
Oncology Nursing News: Talk a little bit about your research on non-opioid management of gynecologic cancer pain, and why this is an important topic.
Kugel: There's a group called ERAS which stands for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery, which was developed over 10 years ago, internationally, that has used evidence-based practice and research to develop better recovery protocols for post-op patients. So, keeping their recommendations in mind, our hospital decided to adopt a non-opioid pain regimen for post-operative pain consisting of Tylenol and ibuprofen, and we were recommending this and prescribing this to patients.
The nurses had often talked to the patients about their post-op regimens and decided to do a pain audit of performance improvement project that, first of all looked at the effectiveness of the Tylenol and ibuprofen regimen. And a secondary end point was to really look at how many patients were actually being discharged with opioids, which would be an interesting piece.
So we looked at both pieces. And we really found out some interesting information that was really helpful to our practice and improve the outcomes for our patients. And it really ultimately led us to form a team of providers in nursing. And the providers would include the attending nurse practitioner, myself, and we put together this based on the rest protocols, post stuff, not only pain regimen, but a whole pathway for our post-operative patients. So we used a team approach — inpatient and outpatient – to develop this protocol. And we've adopted our own ERAS protocol, and we have rewritten our pre- post-op instructions for patients based on our findings in this research study.
What were the findings of the study?
Postoperatively, the nurses would call and do a phone interview with our patients. And they would ask what they were prescribed, the effectiveness of it, whether or not they were prescribed an opioid in addition. And with that research, we found that, for laparoscopic procedures, upwards of over 75% of the patients had obtained substantial relief with Tylenol and ibuprofen regimen. We also found that there were several that were sent home with an opioid, just a prescription that never filled it, because they didn't need it. There were also patients who didn't even need any analgesic at all postoperatively.
But the interesting finding was this: What we were looking to see is what we were prescribing to patients, because we went from a total opioid prescribing practice postoperatively to a non-opioid approach. So, we were really curious and wanted to assure our ourselves that this was definitely something that was going to improve the patient's post-op outcome. So based on those findings, we continue to prescribe and put that as part of our pathway.
How did patients respond to the non-opioid pain management regimen?
The reception has been extremely positive. Opioids, as many people know, come with other [adverse events]. And what we have found that in many cases, [opioids] actually slowed down our patients' post-op recovery. It slows down your body function, it makes you lethargic. So because our patients go home in such a short period of time now with the laparoscopic procedure, it's important for them to be as independent as possible when they get home by prescribing the non-opioids.
We did find that their recovery, with many patients a day or two after surgery say that they just feel great. Their bowel function returns very quickly. They're eating a full diet. They're ambulating and it's much different than it was many years ago when we just automatically would prescribe narcotics postoperatively.
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Nivolumab Plus Ipilimumab Significantly Improves PFS in mCRC
January 30th 2024First-line treatment with nivolumab plus ipilimumab for patients with microsatellite instability–high or mismatch repair deficient metastatic colorectal cancer can be considered a standard-of-care option based on results from the phase 3 CheckMate-8HW trial.


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Concrete surface repairs starting west of Custer
CUSTER, S.D. – The South Dakota Department of Transportation says work on Highway 16 west of Custer from the Wyoming State Line going east to Jewel Cave National Park will begin Wednesday, Aug. 19.
The contractor will repair the existing concrete surface by routing, sealing, spall repair, and full depth replacements.
The work on Hwy 16 is expected to be complete by Friday, Nov. 20.
Drivers can expect one lane stop closures, a pilot car and flaggers, and a twelve-foot width restriction with possible delays up to 15 minutes. Motorists should be aware of suddenly slowing and merging traffic, changing work zone locations, reduced speeds through the work zone, and construction workers and equipment adjacent to the driving lane.
The prime contractor for this $407,414 project is Ainsworth-Benning Construction of Spearfish.


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dojo.live is a lively, informative, informal and fun conversation with tech luminaries.
Upcoming Interviews
Engagement Techniques to Qualify More Leads At Trade Shows.
David Spark Content marketer, brand journalist, and trade show engagement expert December 16, 2015 11:18 pm
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Molly E. Holzschlag Technology Strategist November 25, 2015 11:36 pm
Everything and everyone will be API-enabled: This Axiom highlights the fact that almost every network connected endpoint is becoming an API that can be invoked and read by other software systems. This transformation, when seen device-by-device or step-by-step, seems logical – perhaps even mundane.
Jim Asiano Cloud Integration, Project Management and Negotiation Coach November 20, 2015 11:38 pm
In software development, we sometimes start from ground zero on a really positive, upbeat note and everything is flowing. Everybody is excited and the team chemistry is awesome. But then quickly we come down to a grinding halt for any reason, affecting everyone. What can we do to overcome this?
Alex Bunardzic Full Stack Software Engineer, Founder and CEO @ Jotoo Software November 18, 2015 11:42 pm
Data mining and machine learning became so popular that now almost every CS student knows about classifiers, clustering, statistical NLP ... etc. So it seems that finding data miners is not a hard thing nowadays. The hard part is to come up with harder questions.
Aaron Krayna Implementation Manager - DMS at Iron Mountain. Owner @ BookContentRatings.com November 11, 2015 11:43 pm
Code is the Language of their Future. Will your Kids be Fluent? Teaching kids basic programming and problem solving using Python, the powerful language used in college courses and by tech companies like Google and IBM.
Bryson Payne Professor of computer science at the University of Georgia, author of the best-selling book "Teach Your Kids to Code". November 4, 2015 11:46 pm
Maybe you can build stuff. But.. should you? Where should you, as software developers, draw the line? Shall you build software with the common good in mind and ignore the potential consequences of releasing such tools to the world?
Robert C. Martin (Uncle Bob) Founder and President of Object Mentor Inc. and CleanCoder.com October 28, 2015 11:49 pm
In today's volatile business landscape, adaptability and creativity are more crucial than ever. It is no longer possible-or even desirable-to learn one set of job skills and to work your way up the ladder.
Jay Samit Independent Vice Chairman of Deloitte October 14, 2015 11:52 pm
Many smart software company principals, founders and CEOs nowadays only work with "…people who love with what they do and are motivated by advancement", as well as driven by a great company's culture. Karim is one of them.
Karim Jernite CEO @ Advancio September 23, 2015 11:59 pm
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in terms of marketing, whether you're a start-up or a mature company, the problems are the same. In fact, if anything, start-ups have a little bit of an advantage because "…when you are a start-up, you pretty much are clear that you don't have all the systems and processes in place."
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Temporary Signs
Information pertaining to Residential and Non-Residential Signs can be found in Chapter 1163 of the Planning and Zoning code. Chapter 1163 also includes the requirements for permanent and temporary signs.
Temporary Signs
A few points to call attention to include:
- A Temporary Sign shall mean a sign that is designed to be used only temporarily and is not intended to be permanently attached to a building, a structure or permanently installed in the ground;
- There shall be no more than one temporary or banner signs each not more than 30 square feet; and each sign shall have a maximum height of six feet above grade;
- Each sign shall not be less than 15 feet from a road right-of-way except the Commission may permit signs less than 15 feet from a road right-of-way in CH-I and CH-II districts;
- Signs shall be permitted for a maximum of 60 days each calendar year;
- Temporary signs that are created in order to announce a specific event shall be removed within seven days after the close of such event;
- All temporary ground signs and banner signs except ideological signs shall be registered and de-registered with the Planning and Zoning Department,
- There are no fees associated with registering/de-registering temporary signs; and
- To register/de-register a temporary sign, complete a Temporary Sign application found in Helpful Documents.
Placement of temporary signs:
- Approval from the property owner is required prior erecting your temporary signs;
- Temporary signs are not permitted in the Village right-of-way;
- Temporary signs are not permitted on Village owned property; and
- Temporary signs shall not be erected prior to receiving registration approval.
Brian M. Frantz, AICP
Director of Planning, Zoning &Economic Development
Physical Address
4410 W Streetsboro Road
Richfield , OH 44286
Phone: 330-659-9201 ext. 6Fax: 330-659-2564


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Systems Analyst
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Job purpose/summary
This role requires leadership skills, expertise in requirements analysis, communication, change management, process improvement, and effectively collaborating across various IT and business functions. This role will require a generalist who can contribute to development, system operations, security hardening, and performance engineering.
Duties and responsibilities
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing work products, documentation of operational and business objectives, best technology capabilities, and task level resource requirements
- Creating functional and technical design specifications based on business requirements provided by the end-users
- Performing proactive investigations to surface opportunities for process improvements as well as assisting in the preparation of necessary functional specifications for newly proposed systems solutions
- Developing systems security engineering project plans based on systems engineering best practices that document system key performance parameters that are aligned with risk countermeasures providing functional and/or technical leadership in analysis and development of key information and control needs
- Supporting change management and training programs to ensure application solutions
- Providing system development life cycle management for applications supported to customers for installed applications including the planning and implementation of upgrades and enhancements, and technical support to resolve system problems
The following basic application of the following KSAs are relevant:
- Identifying business processes within selected areas, where information technology can be utilized to improve management and increasing efficiency
- Analyzing complex problems to be addressed with automated system solutions using best practices
- Offering technical solutions to gain process efficiency and improving the integrity
- Providing strategic analysis & guidance related to systems aiding in key decision making maintaining operational knowledge of the systems used to track enterprise-wide data
- Analyzing user needs and software requirements to determine the feasibility of design within time and cost constraints
- Utilizing technical ability to modify jobs, models, processes, network definitions, and documentation
- Providing technical advice and assistance to testing sites and user community on program objectives, testing execution protocols and procedures, system operations, and reporting criteria
- Information Technology Management
- IT Business Management
- Systems Project Management
- IT Operations Management
- Process Management
- IT Service Management
- IT Project Management
- IT Asset Management
- Quality Management System
- Time Management
- Business Performance Management
- Change Management
- Data Management
Tools and technology
- Web-based software
- Embedded services
- Microsoft SQL Server
- SQL Server Management Studio
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Oracle Application Server
- SQL Server Integration Services
- Microsoft Exchange Server
- Microsoft Team Foundation Server
- Microsoft Applications
- Microsoft Operating Systems
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Technologies
- Oracle Applications
- Microsoft Servers
- Microsoft Project
- Oracle Access Manager
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Working conditions (if required)
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I trade options. Whenever I buy puts or calls, I end up breaking even or losing, sometimes losing a HUGE amount of money even though price has gone my direction and time decay (theta) has been minimal.
Is this because of the implied volatility? If it is, can someone tell me what should I calculate to know if the implied volatility will drop so I can avoid the trade as 95% of the time, the imp volatility is dropping? Am I missing something?


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Growing up at Melbourne airport
In my early primary school years, mum and dad won a tender to run a hairdressing salon inside Melbourne Airport. It was 1976 and I was six years old. They had previously run a salon ...
Like most migrants, they relished the opportunities before them, which may never have been possible in the small southern Italian villages that they came from.
Along with a formidable work ethic, they also brought with them style and elegance, evident in the salon decor and gift shop. Lina and Domenic's hairdressing salon was beautifully furnished with European equipment, tools and chairs. They also had a tobacconist and gift shop stocking hard-to-find Cuban cigars, clove cigarettes, expensive Dunhill lighters, porcelain dolls, belts, ties and imported silk scarves.
I loved spending my weekends at the airport, not only because it was a way to spend more time with them but also because of the extraordinary people I would encounter. I studied the attire of each and every airhostess that graced the salon. The shapes, colours and fabrics, the way they wore their hair and of course the way they tied their scarves.
I was about nine when salon clients would invite me to give them a manicure. I removed nail polish and soaked their hands in little stainless steel bowls of warm soapy water. Bowls that sat in a steel ring attached to the timber armrest of the creamy vinyl bucket chairs. After reapplying multiple coats of nail varnish, I received a stack of coins to spend on the space invaders machines situated at rest areas throughout Melbourne Airport… or I would buy some chocolates.
The salon attracted plenty of wonderful characters, from senators to celebrities and the local community. Some came for a haircut or shave, some to buy tobacco and some for last minute gifts for a loved one before catching a plane or returning home from a flight interstate or overseas. Scarves which didn't sell, or which mum loved too much, made their way into our home.
Mum's cupboards were a playground for a young girl - boxes and boxes of scarves, some bought and others hand made by my grandmother, who was a skilled seamstress. I spent my time matching hats and gloves and uncoiling all of mum's scarves, which were neatly and tightly rolled or folded and fitted into shoeboxes. I could be entertained for a long time, simply unpacking scarves, dressing up and admiring the colours and textures of the fabric, and then with equal care, I'd replace them and stack the boxes away behind the beautiful handmade burled, silky oak and walnut wardrobe doors.
After school, my brothers and I would walk to my grandparents' house where a delicious slice of continental bread with melted cheese and Vegemite, a Scotch Finger biscuit and glass of milk awaited us. The boys were drawn to the TV while I sat silently beside Nonna and watched her sew. Stunned by her speed and skill, I observed how a flat object could be almost miraculously formed into something three-dimensional and beautiful. And this is how colour, shape and form began its journey into my imagination.
These memories inform my creative process today, designing silk scarves. I am inspired by observations of Australian native flora and the built environment, commingling the exotic and the local, a European ancestry with a strong sense of an Australian identity. These designs are edgy, yet elegant.
Daniella is an accomplished designer and artist with a breadth and depth of experience in the design industry that spans over 20 years. With an Honours Degree in Fine Arts, Daniella is also a photographer, an illustrator, sculptor and cultural dancer.
See her range of luxurious textile designs at: www.daniellatigani.com


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Our house made sausages available in a 10 lb butcher box. Butcher's choice of flavours from our wide variety sausages. Boxes may include pork, beef, chicken and/or turkey sausages. Products are frozen.
We proudly make all of our sausages with our high quality meats, seasonings and herbs. There are no fillers, egg, or bread crumbs.
Please note that weights listed are approximate. Butcher boxes are assembled to price not weight.


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Guy de Maupassant - Christopher Lloyd
Reaktion Books, €13.29 ISBN: 9781789141979
Guy de Maupassant was and remains the most celebrated French storyteller of the nineteenth century, both in France and internationally.
So states Christopher Lloyd, emeritus professor of French at Durham University in the UK, in his thorough biography of the writer. It is part of a series of biographies by Reaktion Books called Critical Lives.
De Maupassant wrote over 300 short stories in his lifetime and aside from William Shakespeare, has inspired the most movie adaptations. It has been said of the French writer that he is the greatest master of the short story in world literature.
Lloyd's biography delves into de Maupassant's life and explores his key works and influences. It is the only biography of the writer available in English. In the same vein as de Maupassant's writing style, this biography is succinct and precise.
It is divided into seven chapters, each exploring a different facet of de Maupassant's character, such as "journalist", "writer", "storyteller", "ironist".
Through telling de Maupassant's story, Lloyd weaves in elements of life in 19th century France and places de Maupassant's writing in the context of other famous literary characters' work, such as Jean-Paul Sartre, Emile Zola and Gustave Flaubert.
This biography offers a clear picture of the writer for anyone new to De Maupassant and also enough complexities to add more depth of understanding for those more familiar with his work.
The Hanged Man - Andrée Rushton
The Book Guild Publishing, €10 ISBN: 9781913208752
A death, a mystery, a flower, a holiday-home and war. All these elements are wrapped together in Andrée Rushton's second novel, set in a village in the southwest of France.
A group of British friends buy a holiday home together in idyllic Castignac, a fictional village. But when one of them dies in an accident at the house, they decide to sell up. All except Tess, who believes there is more to the house than meets the eye.
Through her investigation, the story leaps back and forth from present day to the Second World War, combining history with suspense as a mystery slowly unfolds for the reader.
It is all wrapped up in the discovery of an orchid growing near to the house, the flowers of which resemble a hanged man.
This book will definitely speak to any British people with second homes in France – the author's love of the country and the freedom and joy that France's countryside can offer shine through in this story.
Rushton said, "I belonged to a group of British people who owned a house in the Ariège near the French Pyrenees for twenty years and I love the countryside there with its mountain views, valleys and abundance of wildflowers."
Her novel may be dark at times and heavy with history, but ultimately this is a fascinating tale whose real main character is France itself.
The Chanel Sisters - Judithe Little
Graydon House, €19 ISBN: 9781525806384
This historical fiction charts the life of France's most famous fashion icon, Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, from her early days in an orphanage to her adulthood of stardom.
The book is written entirely from the point of view of Coco's sister, Antoinette, of which not much is known compared to her famous sister.
It charts the sisters' desperate struggle out of poverty through any means necessary. Often, this is the attention of rich men. In this sense the book blends romance with history and sprinkles elements of fashion and fame and takes the readers through the glitzy world of Paris.
Chanel's life, while truly exceptional, is not without controversy after she was accused of collaborating with the Nazi's during World War Two. This book slightly glosses over this aspect of Chanel's history - it is mentioned in the author's note - but that does detract from the intrigue contained in the book's pages.
Whether you come away from this book with new respect for Coco Chanel or not is beside the point. She is a fascinating subject for fiction and this book brings her once again to life.


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Itineraries: - Only selected itineraries are arranged here, however, numerous types of tours that suit the traveler's convenience can be organized. Combined tours can also be arranged on request
Prices: - African Adventure Tour's tour prices can be provided upon request.
Payment - All payments have to be done by a bank transfer to African Adventure Tour's account in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The bank details will be provided by email or fax upon the confirmation of the trip.
Cancellations - Abolition of confirmed bookings received more than 30 days prior to departure are subject to a cancellation fee of Euro 50 per person. Cancellation received between 30 and 15 days prior to departure will be subject to a penalty of 50% of the total rate of the tour. Cancellations received less than 15 days prior to departure will be subject to relinquishment of the entire tour rate. African Adventure Tours strongly recommends trip cancellation insurance.


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Children's Author - Creative Writing Tutor - Story Writing Resources
My Story
My passion for travelling and my desire to inspire others has been the inspiration for my writing. Drawing from my unusual life experiences and my sense of adventure. I have had many a quirky encounter with an assortment of creatures big and small, from hugging a gorilla in Rwanda to a chance meet with a small Spanish snail called Ernie found lurking in the vegetable box in my fridge whilst living in Spain. Through this I have gathered together a vault of material and ideas to continuing writing many more stories for a young and imaginative audience.
Creativity is one of my biggest passions and writing is a wonderful way to express that creativity. Children often ask me what is my inspiration for becoming an author, I always say that its because of a desire to create something unique that I can share with others.
Alongside working on my next book, I teach creative writing and regularly visiting schools to do creative writing workshops. At present I am reading through each chapter of my first book Live on You Tube every Tuesday & Thursday for kids to help parents homeschooling during the Corona virus outbreak. You can catch up on my You Tube channel, and please let me know if your child is watching a live video as I would love to give them a mention and encourage them. You can also keep up to date with what I am doing by following my Facebook Page.


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ICYMI: MickeyBlog.com Visited Disney's Riviera Resort
Today, MickeyBlog.com's Greg Antonelle gave us the layout and lowdown on Walt Disney World's newest hotel – Disney's Riviera Resort.
In his latest Facebook video from WDW, Greg posted a first-hand view of the new resort; its restaurants, bars, and boutiques.
So — take a break from wrapping — and check out the vid:
Coming to you LIVE from Disney's Riviera Resort!
Posted by MickeyBlog.com on Monday, December 23, 2019
Earlier this year, DisneyParksBlog.com and Disney PR gave us all a sneak peek at the space and its development:
And here are a few from the MickeyBlog.com crew, today:
Disney's Riviera Resort certainly looks beautiful and Greg has promised a review of Topolino's Terrace (above) very soon. So, stay tuned to MickeyBlog.com for all the latest and greatest from in and around the Disney Parks and especially from Disney's Riviera Resort.
Disney's Riviera Resort offers guests a flair of European culture. It seems to capture the magic of Europe that Walt Disney fell on love with way back when…"
Greg Antonelle, MickeyTravels & MickeyBlog.com
And, as a bonus, check out "Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade", filmed by Greg earlier in the day:
Surprise! Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is happening NOW!!
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Whatever Bill Belichick said to the offense in the locker room, it seems to have worked, as the Patriots started off the second half with an eight minute march down the field before BenJarvus Green-Ellis pounded the ball into the end zone for a 20-3 lead.
It didn't look like things had changed at first after a few short runs and a bad pass or two. But after a personal foul kept the drive alive, the Patriots finally turned things on with a combination of long runs and sharp passes moving the ball down the field. Things looked bad after a sack set up with a 2nd-and-long, but a quick screen to Danny Woodhead saved the drive.
Now to see if the defense can keep it up.


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Investors need a wide range of abilities to succeed in the markets.
You have to understand basic math, statistics, and probabilities. You need a firm grasp on the relationship between risk and reward to understand the various securities, asset classes, and strategies. You must have an understanding of human nature — when it comes to others and yourself — is a prerequisite if you wish to enjoy longevity in the markets.
You also need to learn about financial market history. Many assume studying market history means trying to figure out how to beat the market going forward but I'm not talking about backtests here.
Financial history is important from the standpoint of learning how the world is constantly changing but the one constant in the markets is that it's cyclical. And those cycles inevitably contain a vast number of booms and busts.
A reader recently sent me an old pamphlet from the Federal Reserve from 1943 that looks back at the history of booms and busts going all the way back to 1775! It was titled Business Booms and Depressions Since 1775. The chart shows economic expansions & contractions, inflation/deflation, asset prices, commodities prices, national income, wars, and federal debt levels over this time.
I'm not sure how accurate some of the data sources were back then but this is a fascinating look at the pre-WWII cycles in America.
The chart is so huge I had to break it up into piece to get a better look. This is from 1775-1836:
Notice the massive inflation spike from the War of 1812 followed by 13 years of deflation. Brutal.
Now here's 1837-1876:
I'm noticing a pattern here. Following the Civil War, there was a massive inflationary spike followed by yet another 13 year period of deflation.
This was 1877-1912:
No wars in this time frame but plenty of prosperity followed by a panic or depression.
Now here's 1913-1943:
This has to be one of the craziest periods of modern history. You have the Great Depression sandwiched in-between two world wars. I can't even imagine what it must have been like to live through those times.
And yet another inflationary spike from war followed by 13 years of deflation.
The chart included an accompanying commentary which discussed how history had shaped what was happening in the early-1940s. One of the reasons it's so difficult to use historical analogies to predict the business cycle is because the variables change over time.
Here the Fed talks about how postwar periods typically played out prior to 1943:
This playbook would have seemingly worked over most of this time but was basically done after WWII. We've had wars since then but nothing of the magnitude of the Civil War or either of the world wars. And the inflationary booms and deflationary busts have become much more muted than they were in the past.
Here were their thoughts on the changes to national income over time:
They mentioned the massive growth in national income from $70 billion in 1919 to $146 billion in 1943. I wonder how many people from 1943 could envision a scenario where national income would be nearly $18 trillion by 2019:
Federal debt levels were also mentioned, mainly because there was so much money borrowed during WWII:
They were worried about $150 billion in 1943.
How about $22 trillion today:
I often wonder if the country's debt load is just something every generation has to worry about no matter what.
Finally there was a short blurb on business activity with just a few short words on the stock and bond markets:
Following the Great Depression, most people more or less gave up on the stock market so it's no surprise stocks didn't get much pub here.
Some people are under the impression things are getting worse over time but do yourself a favor and look at some of the events, both economic and otherwise, depicted on these charts. The world has always been sort of a messed up place.
But here are the constants: booms, busts, and things slowly but surely getting better over time.
Further Reading:
The Market is Rolling Simply Because It's Rolling
Now here's what I've been reading lately:
- Crowds (Reformed Broker)
- 5 lessons from history (Collaborative Fund)
- Where does my money go? (Irrelevant Investor)
- Not efficient but effective (Dollars and Data)
- The real-life Willie Mays Hayes (Cleveland)
- Why not being a jerk is important to your success (Fast Company)
- The annuity trap teachers need to avoid (Barron's)
- Taking that first step (Humble Dollar)
- Advice for college grads (Fat Tail)


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Mother Angelica's Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration is having a vocation crisis. Luckily Bishop Olmstead has offered them a place for a new foundation because with over 40 nuns they "were bursting at the seams." Their crisis seems to have been avoided for now. Desert nuns via Quodlibeta.
Vocation crisis
Cardinal Arinze's keynote address
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I love it!! God bless all contemplative nuns many times over. May he especially bless those who remain faithful and contemplative!
I don't get it. Why don't they just build a prayer labyrinth? It's gotta be cheaper than a whole convent.
Good idea! I suggest you email them and tell them that. I'm sure Mother Angelica herself will respond! (Be sure to have your pith helmet and flak vest ready)
How can we get this word out? Many Catholics don't read the blogs and just believe what the MSM throws at them. They honestly don't believe it when they are told of the amazing successes of orthodox religious orders.
Another thought….don't those young sisters look so beautiful and happy???? Compare that to some of the angry messages we hear so often.
Thanks for posts like these. Truly this is where the hope of the Church resides. Women (and men) like these remind us that while our world may tell us we must constantly be up and doing stuff in order to be successful, one can be far more successful and effective as a human through perfecting our union with God in silent contemplation. If we had no orders like these, the world might have self collapsed already, because while apostolic zeal is important, it is contemplation that connects us to our ultimate goal and gives us the strength to endure here.
The Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan are also having this same vocation crisis!
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Managing/Growing Business within APEC SMEs
Currently we are organizing a working committee to form a network of SMEs within the APEC regions. Please be patience as some government red tape is taking longer than others.
We will endeavour to do our best to unite all SMEs within the APEC regions to achieve mutually beneficial objectives based on the spirit of the original G-15 FCCIS mandate.
Thank you for your kind understanding