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Alison Lundergan Grimes, still "encouraged" after double-digit U.S. Senate loss this fall, will seek re-election
UPDATED LEXINGTON — Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes ended months of speculation Monday, telling a crowd of about 70 supporters that she will seek re-election this year rather than mount bids of governor or attorney general.
Grimes had been linked to nearly every constitutional office as the filing deadline approached, but she officially launched her re-election campaign at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the same place she jumpstarted her 2011 run for secretary of state.
The 36-year-old Democrat had kept a low profile since her 15-point loss to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell last fall, and she listed a number of initiatives she would like to complete with another four years in office, such as electronic voter registration, restoring felon voting rights and updating Kentucky's non-profit laws.
After a grueling 18 months on the Senate campaign trail, Grimes said she's "only encouraged" and her faith in public service and people of Kentucky are stronger today than ever.
"Today I come before you and I ask you to humbly give me that same faith and trust to continue to be your voice," Grimes said. "It's with excitement, it's with energy that I tell you today I will be filing paperwork for re-election as Kentucky's secretary of state."
She told reporters she had spoken with Gov. Steve Beshear, whose son Andrew Beshear is the only Democrat in this year's attorney general race, and Attorney General Jack Conway, the lone prominent Democrat running for governor, about her decision.
"We are excited about the steps moving forward and what we believe will be one of the strongest tickets that Kentucky's ever seen," Grimes said.
Conway, who is running on a slate with House Majority Caucus Chairwoman Sannie Overly, called Grimes a long-time friend and said her "energy and talents will be an asset to our efforts this fall."
"Sannie Overly and I will continue to work hard to unify the Democratic Party and are excited about what is becoming a tremendous Democratic ticket with Auditor Adam Edelen, Secretary of State Alison Grimes and attorney general candidate Andy Beshear," Conway said in a statement.
Grimes, who later filed her paperwork with her office in Frankfort, stopped short of endorsing Conway Monday, though she left an opening for an announcement later. "There will be another date and time to announce endorsements," she said.
She had been mentioned as a possible gubernatorial candidate, even after her sizable defeat to the U.S. Senate's new majority leader Nov. 4. Grimes brushed aside a question Monday on whether a closer margin would've brought her closer to a gubernatorial run.
"Only the good Lord upstairs knows what's meant to be, and we're here today and excited about filing papers for re-election as secretary of state," she said.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, a Prestonsburg Democrat and close friend to Grimes' father, Jerry Lundergan, said he told Grimes to follow her heart before she made this year's campaign public.
"There's an old saying: Three people can talk you into running and 3,000 can't talk you out of it," Stumbo said. "But the truth is people who care about you should always say you do what's in your heart in this line of work because it is demanding and there are ups and downs and if you don't believe in yourself and what you're doing, it'll make the road extremely difficult."
Much is unknown about Grimes' campaign apparatus. She declined to say how she would staff her re-election effort, although Jonathan Hurst, who managed her Senate bid, and Dale Emmons, a Democratic consultant who worked on the campaign, attended Monday's launch.
While Grimes kept her focus on this year's constitutional elections, another round of congressional elections loom in 2016. Grimes has been linked to another run for U.S. Senate against Republican Sen. Rand Paul, who is contemplating a presidential run, or U.S. House against Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington.
When asked about the political advantages of running for re-election as secretary of state, Grimes said she never thinks about what public office can bring her, but rather what she can offer Kentuckians.
"The reason I am filing my paperwork today for re-election for the office of secretary of state is because I believe the strong, proven record that we have can continue to be built upon and most importantly continue to do great things for the people of this state," Grimes said after filing her paperwork in Frankfort.
Grimes was the third candidate to enter the secretary of state election Monday. Fellow Democrat Charles Lovett of Louisville filed for the office, as did Republican Michael Pitzer of Louisville. Republican Stephen Knipper of Independence filed for the office Nov. 6.
Candidates have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to file for this year's elections.
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Welcome to another part of our troubleshooting series where we aim to help our readers resolve the #Samsung Galaxy #Note4 that they are experiencing. In this latest installment we will tackle the Galaxy Note 4 shuts down on it own after opening apps issue & other related problems. As we all know it's impossible not to get apps on a smartphone with the more than millions of apps available for download at the Google Play Store and most of them for free. Some of these apps however causes a conflict in the device which results in issues. These issues are what we will be trying to resolve.
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Note 4 Shuts Down On Its Own After Opening Apps
Problem: Recently my phone has been shutting down on its own whenever I try and open apps. I know there is not a problem with battery life, since this will happen at full charge sometimes. It will try to restart itself, then once on the red "verizon" screen shuts down again and attempts yet another restart. This continues endlessly unless I plug it in – it is only able to turn back on if on a charger, regardless of current charge. The apps that give me the most problems are skype and snapchat. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling them, to no avail. I cleared all cache data – problem still persisted. I even factory reset my phone and it didn't help. At this point, my Note 4, which is meant to be a high functioning smart phone has been reduced to being able to handle nothing but text and calls. Is there anything I can do, or do I just need to wait until my contract expires to get a new phone?
Solution: Does the issue occur when your phone is connected to its wall charger? If it doesn't then the most likely culprit is the battery. Try using a new battery and see if the issue still occurs.
Another factor to consider is the phone software itself. When you did a factory reset did you observe if the phone still shuts down? Make sure to check on this before installing any updates or apps on the phone. If the phone still shuts down after a factory reset then the problem could already be caused by the phone software itself which has become corrupt. You should consider flashing an updated stock firmware file to your device. Instructions on how to perform this procedure can be found at several of the popular Android forums online.
If flashing the phone software fails to resolve the problem then this issue could be caused by a faulty hardware. I suggest you have your phone checked at an authorized service center if this is the case.
Note 4 No Facebook Notifications
Problem: I just received this phone over the weekend, it already had the facebook app programmed into it so I just synced my info into it. Well I can't see notifications, news feed, I can't post anything etc. Also, I am even having trouble looking on the internet. It is giving me a security certificate pop up. I don't know what else to try?
Solution: Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Internet connection. If possible try to connect to a different Wi-Fi network or use your mobile data connection to check if the current connection you are using has a problem.
Proceed with troubleshooting the Facebook app. Try clearing the cache and data of the app then uninstall it. Access the Google Play Store then download a fresh version of the app.
If the issue still occurs even after installing a new version of the app proceed with wiping the cache partition of your phone from the recovery mode. This deletes the temporary data in your phone that could be causing the problem.
If the above troubleshooting steps fail I suggest you backup your phone data and do a factory reset.
Note 4 Games Not Compatible With Device
Problem: I don't know what my software is but it starts with a n910vvru2bog5 and my husband has the same phone as I do and his games are fine but on mine almost every game is saying that it's not compatible with my device and it was working just fine before like the minion paradise I tried to get that and my husband has it and plays it just fine and it says mine isn't compatible please help me cause what's the point to have a phone If it isn't going to let me do nothing I want to. Thank you
Solution: You should start the troubleshooting by making sure that your phone is running on the latest software version. If it's running on Android Lollipop then you should not have any issues running the games available at Google Play Store.
Next, I recommend that you wipe the cache partition of your phone from the recovery mode. This will take out the temporary data stored in your phone which could be causing the problem.
One last troubleshooting step you should consider is a factory reset. Take note that this will delete all of your phone data so make sure that you create a backup copy first.
Note 4 Camera App Crashes
Problem: I'm having issues with my camera and the app Snapchat. Whether I'm using my regular camera or through Snapchat I get random crashes. With Snapchat it has pretty much rendered the app unusable for me. When it crashes I have to pull the battery to get the phone to turn back on.
Solution: The first thing you need to do in this case is to clear the cache and data of the camera and Snapchat app. If the problem still occurs then try connecting your phone to its wall charger then use the camera and Snapchat app. If the problem does not occur then it could be caused by a weak battery that can't supply the needed voltage to power the camera. Try using a new battery and see if the problem still occurs.
If the issue still occurs even when connecting the phone to its wall charger then I suggest you backup your phone data then do a factory reset.
If the reset fails to resolve the problem then this could already be caused by a hardware issue. I suggest you have your phone checked at an authorized service center if this is the case.
Note 4 Can't Run Wemo App
Problem: Trying to download the Wemo app from Google play store. Belkin insists that its compatible with Android 4.0 and higher. I'm running 5.0.1 and play store tells me that this version is not compatible with my phone. Is there something that would cause this? Other than Belkin not being honest about their compatibility?
Solution: If you check on some of the reviews left by some users who have tried the app it appears that it won't install on Lollipop devices. If it does install on Lollipop devices, the app appears to be buggy.
You should however try to install the app after doing a factory reset on your phone. Just make sure to backup your phone data before doing this.
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The market sell-off has been wide-reaching: It has hurt big stocks and small ones, dividend-paying stocks and non-payers, domestic stocks and foreign ones. It has seriously cut down nearly every industry. And if you're anything like me, it has tried your nerves.
But very smart people -- Warren Buffett and Marty Whitman, to name two -- believe now is a good time to be looking to buy good stocks. What industries look undervalued at today's prices? I put that question to three Motley Fool newsletter service analysts. Here's what they had to say:
Joe Magyer, senior analyst: In a market where boring is beautiful, you'd think the shares of energy transfer master limited partnerships (MLPs) would be magnetic. So far, you'd be wrong. Very wrong. Instead of flocking to secure, fat-yielding MLPs to protect their downsides, investors ran for the exits over concerns that tight credit markets would eventually stifle the ability of MLPs to grow their payouts. But, as usual, Mr. Market has overreacted.
First, most MLPs don't even need to expand to grow profits and distributions. Thanks to rising product volumes and high operating leverage, top-tier names like Kinder Morgan Energy Partners
Right now, both Kinder Morgan and Enterprise Products are priced for about 1% annual distribution growth. That is -- how should I put this? -- ridiculous. Each currently offers secure, hearty, growing payouts, little downside, and plenty of upside. If you value stability and quarterly dividend checks, this is exactly the industry you need to be looking at.
Mike Olsen, senior analyst: The markets have taken a round swing at anything that pulls natural gas from the ground. Amid declining natural gas prices and concern over these companies' ability to support E&P budgets (and growth) -- as the credit crisis has limited the availability of debt -- these stocks have been shellacked. But I don't worry too much over these factors: they're notably short-term in nature.
My own research, and many other accounts, estimate the marginal cost of natural gas at somewhere between $6-$7 per thousand cubic feet or higher. What does that mean for natural gas prices? A handful of companies stop producing gas at or below the $7 mark, because it's economically unprofitable. That reduces natural gas inventories, and so available supply dwindles and gas prices in turn recover. So unless we legislate cold weather out of existence, I wouldn't expect natural gas prices to stick around $6 for too long. When that snaps, expect E&P shares to recover in a big way.
Concerns also abound over whether these companies will be able to continue to grow, or they'll be able to replace existing reserves amid constrained budgets. Most of these companies require debt to grow. But I think that misses the big picture. Many of the best natural gas E&Ps have many years' worth of reserves on tap. Further, though growth may be constrained, the better operators can pull plenty of gas from the ground with cash from operations.
A secondary consideration: Many of these companies are so cheap that they don't need to grow to justify current valuations. They only need to maintain current production levels, a pretty manageable hurdle. Also remember that this isn't the end of the line. Many will grow, even if not next year -- and they're possessors of some pretty valuable assets. That value should be realized somehow.
These factors have conspired to put some of the sphere's best names on sale: Chesapeake Energy
Charly Travers, associate advisor, Million Dollar Portfolio: Health-care stocks are dirt cheap right now. I'm particularly fond of two of the 800-pound gorillas: UnitedHealth Group
UnitedHealth is the largest health insurer in the United States, and Pfizer is the largest pure-play drug company in the world. High-quality companies like these don't go on sale often, so when they do you need to take a long look.
Investors are shying away because they don't like some of the near-term uncertainty, but in my opinion, the market is pricing these companies like they're going out of business. That's incredibly shortsighted -- these companies are cash cows. They aren't going anywhere. With what I view as UnitedHealth's normalized cash flow, it could buy back all of its shares in about six years and take the company private if it felt like it. That's a cheap stock.
Pfizer, on the other hand, is priced like a drug company in runoff, where the only cash flows it will ever get are from its current drugs between now and when they lose patent protection. The market is essentially saying that Pfizer will never launch another drug again. That's absurd.
These two companies are not recession-proof, but they are recession-resistant. With UnitedHealth and Pfizer, you get fortress balance sheets, and in Pfizer's case a juicy 7.5% dividend yield. These stocks may not go on to be five-baggers, but their owners can sleep well at night, and at these prices, I believe they're undervalued.
Have a question about the current market malaise? The Motley Fool would like to answer your questions. Tell us what issues you'd like to see addressed by emailing us at email@example.com.
Brian Richards does not own shares of any companies mentioned. Neither do Charly and Joe. Mike owns shares of Chesapeake Energy, Kinder Morgan, and UnitedHealth. The Motley Fool owns shares of UnitedHealth and Pfizer. Chesapeake, UnitedHealth and Pfizer are Inside Value picks. Pfizer and Enterprise Products are Income Investor selections. UnitedHealth is also a Stock Advisor recommendation. The Fool is investors writing for investors.


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Fort Worth Mom Transforms for Donuts with Dads Event
Just as women around the world were starting to give motherhood a bad name, Yevette Vasquez from Fort Worth, Texas, sweeps the headlines with an example of what parenting is really all about. Within just the first week of September 2016, we've seen stories about a mother in British Columbia who was pulled over for speeding in a school zone just after smoking a celebratory back-to-school marijuana joint and a Louisiana mother who turned herself into the police after her two-year-old was found decomposing under a bridge near New Orleans.
Oh, and we can't forget the most recent episode of "Teen Mom," which featured Farrah Abraham calling her daughter "stupid" for not feeling well enough to get dressed for an Easter egg hunt. It's definitely been a rough year for mothers when you also consider the babies that have been snapped up by alligators during a Disney vacation or rescued from the chimpanzees at their local zoos. It's enough to make you ask: "Where are the good mothers?"
Just in time to answer that question, Yevette Vasquez pulled out of the Sue Crouch Intermediate School parking lot and returned home for a change of clothes. While her son, Elijah, eagerly handed over one of his plaid shirts and a fake mustache, she carefully transformed herself from a dedicated single mother to a hungry father in the mood for donuts. With a baseball cap on her head, the mustache carefully placed across her face, and the plaid shirt proudly buttoned up, she added a splash of cologne and took Elijah back to school.
Bold Mother Serves Double Duty
What was the special occasion that prompted Yvette to transform into a man in a mere seven minutes? It was a Donuts for Dad event held at Elijah's school. Since he doesn't have a father figure active in his life, he normally doesn't get to participate in the father/child events. Feeling the sadness that she knew this caused her son, Yvette decided to get him into the donut action by wearing playing the role of his father.
She shared pictures of their donut date on social media, including images of Elijah proudly standing next to his mother and beaming while enjoying his donut. He actually enjoyed two donuts that morning, since Yvette was too nervous to eat and allowed him to enjoy it instead. While most of the fathers at the event were welcoming, she noted that she could feel some uncomfortable tension from others.
The Positive Results
While we certainly haven't seen the end of news reports and social media stories that show mothers at their very worst, it's important to pay more attention to stories of heroic mothers like Yevette Vasquez. The real winner in this true-life story is Elijah. He not only has one of the most creative and inspirational mothers to hit the news this year, but he scored two donuts during an event that would normally have excluded him entirely.
Yet, readers and social media viewers around the world also win because we got to enjoy a positive story that shows the power of mothers who dedicate their lives to raising responsible, caring children. While her story continues to go viral and she receives praise from her fellow parents, the rest of the world can take a moment to celebrate motherhood at its best.


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Main → Afghanistan → Velayat Daykundi → Jan Muhammad
Map of Jan Muhammad Velayat Daykundi, Afghanistan
Other Names: Jan Mohammad,Jan Muhammad,Jān Moḩammad,Jān Muḩammad,جان محمد, Jān Muḩammad
Jan Muhammad
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- Country: Afghanistan
- Province: Velayat Daykundi
- Category: mountain
- Altitude: 3276 m
- Population: 0
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- Local Time: 21:17
- Sunrise: 06:13
- Sunset: 17:22
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RENO, NV - Certainly a cemetery is not the first place you would think to find art but when you take a closer look, you'll find a place where our culture is literally written in stone.
At the Hebrew Cemetery tucked away on a hillside behind the University, numerous headstones fill a plot of land. At first glance, art may not be the first thing on your mind, but look a little closer and you'll see a place where art and history have blended in a unique way.
"I do think Artown is a celebration of all things cultural, not just art," Sharon Honig-Bear, a tour guide for the Historic Reno Preservation Society said. "We do think our history and our architecture culture of our community is part of the cultural fabric."
Which is why the Historic Reno Preservation Society will host a cemetery tour as part of Artown.
It's not a ghost tour, but it will give people a glimpse into Reno's history and show them how a simple marking on a headstone can say so much about the person below it.
"Just like there's a language of flowers, there's a language of funerary art," Honig-Bear said.
Perhaps the most notable pieces of art are the large stone pillars indicating wealth which mark the graves of several of Reno's most influential founders. But more subtly, it's the little accents to the stones that can be the most telling.
"There's a lot of drapery here which indicates mourning, and it's almost universal in American cemeteries when a young person dies, to see a little lamb," Honig-Bear said. "This cemetery has several examples of that."
This is the first time the Historic Reno Preservation Society is offering this tour as part of Artown. The hope is those on the tour will be able to appreciate a form of art that has slowly faded from our current culture.
"There were lots of craftsmen who could cut out, and do that woodwork, or that stonework," Honig- Bear said. "So architecture is sort of the place where practical and beauty come together. There's certainly a lot of architecture in cemeteries."
The tour is currently full, but Honig-Bear says they will offer more throughout the year. To continue the Artown and cultural celebration, they will also offer tours of old homes and historic buildings in the Reno area. To find a full calendar of scheduled tours, click on the link below.


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Kenny Phillips's Knee Injury "Career-Threatening"?: A Giant Question MarkSeptember 24, 2009
Three days ago, the Giants had a rising star on the back end of their defense.
As of this afternoon, they have a potentially season-defining problem.
The team placed second-year safety Kenny Phillips on injured reserve about five hours ago, ending his season and knocking the Giants off their early pole position in the NFC.
According to Newsday's Tom Rock, the knee soreness that bothered Phillips throughout the preseason was diagnosed as patellofemoral arthritis, a potentially career-threatening chronic condition that cannot be corrected or alleviated by surgery.
Dr. Craig Levitz, a noted orthopedist (who, it should be noted, has not examined Phillips or seen his MRI results), offered some very ominous information about the condition in Rock's article.
"Arthritis only goes in one direction," Levitz explained. "It only gets worse, it never gets better."
In a less physically taxing sport like baseball (the Yankees' Hideki Matsui reportedly suffers from the same condition), it is possible to continue playing with frequent cortisone shots as well as injections designed to drain fluid from the knee.
In the NFL, such measures are totally out of the question.
With Phillips out, the already thin Giants' secondary is practically translucent. Neither Aaron Ross nor Kevin Dockery are likely to play in Sunday's game against Tampa Bay, and Tom Coughlin will be probably be forced to elevate more than one player from the practice squad to the active roster.
The Giants have already started looking for replacements, claiming fourth-year safety Aaron Rouse from Green Bay off waivers.
But with the season already under way, finding a player of Phillips's caliber will be impossible. In just his second year in the league, Phillips had the look of a Pro Bowler: that rare combination of a sure tackler, a devastating hitter, and a smart, aggressive coverage man with phenomenal range.
It is difficult to tell what kind of effect this will have on Jerry Reese's long-term plans for his team. But Reese must be ruefully coming to the conclusion that his team, just 72 hours removed from Super Bowl aspirations, might have a higher draft pick than he'd hoped.


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Take a comfortable hike on the flat paths or hike all the way up to the 2,400m summits on the Kitzbühel Alps: around your Elisabeth Spa Hotel in Tyrol you the most beautiful hiking trails are at your feet. Your hiking holiday starts right at the activity hotel's doorstep in Kirchberg. Enjoy the mountains, Tyrol's natural environment and purest alpine air during your hike to the next destination.
Hiking around Kirchberg
In Kirchberg near Kitzbühel you stay in the middle of a true hiking eldorado: marvellous 1,000 kilometres of perfectly prepared hiking paths make hikers' hearts leap for joy. Take a hike over the blooming alpine meadows, past grazing cows, take a break at the viewing platforms and enjoy the views over the gentle Kitzbühel mountain ridges and the Wilder Kaiser – a long lasting holiday memory.
The perfect hiking tour for everyone
Leisure hiking with stunning panorama views? Walking from hut to hut and experience the culinary Tyrolean region? Mountain experiences for the whole family? Challenging summits? The Kitzbühel hiking region offers it all. Wherever your legs will take you – quiet and the most beautiful natural environment are your constant companions.
For unexperienced hikers we recommend the various walking paths. Take a walk through the valley along the River Ache to Aschau. This is also a great region for Nordic Walkers.
Guided hiking programme at the Elisabeth Hotel
Benefit from our guided hikes with our hiking guide Elisabeth "Lisi" Ehrensberger. A diverse hiking programme takes you on easy and more challenging hikes to the most beautiful spots on the Kitzbühel Alps five times a week.
Kasplatzl show dairy
Take a hike to the alpine pasture and get to know the secrets of organic cheese-making with nothing else but nature – get the perfect insight at the show dairy. Here you will experience the lush meadows not only with your feet but also on your plate.
Gaisberg tour
Alone or with our hiking guide Lisi, this tour is perfect for everyone with a bit of hiking experience and stamina. The tour is 4 hours long and takes you to the 1,770m high Gaisberg summit, where a breathtaking panorama view is waiting for you as a reward.
Off to the Streif
During the winter the world-famous ski run, during the summer worth a hike: the Streif. Take the bus or the car to Kitzbühel, which is located 6km away from Kirchberg, from there you can take the Hahnenkamm cable car up the mountain and finally take a walk back down to the valley. Pass the famous mousetrap ("Mausefalle") and the "Alte Schneise". At the Seidlalm a delicious snack is already waiting for you. Return to the ski runs' finish over the Lärchenschuss, Hausberg and Zielschuss.
Gampenkogel and Kreuzjöchlsee
Start this hike in Brixen, ca. 7 kilometres away from the Elisabeth Hotel. The Alpenrosen cable car offers a convenient ascent. From the mountain station you then take a hike over wind gaps and wide paths to the Gampenkogels summit at 1,727m. Return to the starting point of the circular walk over the south path and the idyllic Lake Kreuzjöchlsee. The easier option leads you directly to the Lake Kreuzjöchlsee, a beautiful panorama hike for the whole family or also suitable for Nordic Walking.
Spa for tired hikers
After an exhausting hiking tour it's time for gentle recreation and relaxation. Enjoy a soothing foot massage at your Elisabeth Holiday Hotel's spa area or fell the muscle relaxing effect of a sauna – this way your legs will get fit for the evening programme.
Look forward to a long hiking summer in Tyrol! Your 4-star superior Elisabeth Hotel, in the middle of the Kitzbühel Alps, is already waiting for you. Send your no obligation holiday enquiry to your hosts, the Walch family!


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- HeyJude72
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- Wedding: May 2013
Hi Bees!
A dear friend of mine is due to deliver her 1st in a couple of weeks and I am so excited!
She and her hubby are on a very tight budget, living on a single grad school stipend, and I would love to help them out a little in the first few weeks. They are great people and were so sweet and helpful after my mom passed. The dad to be will be home for the first three weeks and their parents will be visiting for a few days. They don't have any family in town, closest is an hour away.
Of course, I'll ask the momma to be what she would like best, but wanted to gather some ideas/options to present to her. Alright mama bee's, what do you think? If you've delivered meals to a friend after a baby was born, I'd love to hear from you, too!
Also, when is the best timing to offer? first week? second week? once the dad to be goes back to work?
Option 1: Two takeout meals brought over to the house on different nights (pizza, sushi, wings, whatever they want)
Option 2: 2 freezer meals (chili, BBQ chicken etc) and some easy to prepare groceries: Bertolli Ravioli and sauce, fruit cups, mac and cheese, other "kit" type dinners
Option 3: set up a MealTrain and then deliver a hot meal or two on specific nights
Option 4: A few groceries brought over one time along with a ready to eat meal
Option 5: Other…what would you do?


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Mayer Brown has suffered two more departures from its London office with a corporate partner and an environment partner both choosing to leave the firm.
The news comes just a few weeks after the firm's former vice chairman Paul Maher resigned from Mayer Brown after taking a leave of absence to consider his options (19 May).
Fiona Adams, who has been a partner in the corporate team since 2000, has now also left the firm along with environmental partner Cate Sharp. It is not yet clear where the partners are moving to.
Maher's decision to leave the firm came after Mayer Brown overhauled its governance structure, electing partner Bert Krueger as global chairman.
The firm has replaced its 17-member committee with a six-partner management committee and a 12-strong partner committee.
Last week The Lawyer reported on Mayer Brown completing the appointments to the partnership board (28 May).
London partners Ian Coles and Jeremy Clay both have places on the newly-created board.


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The most prominent place most young artists can hope to display their artwork is on the refrigerator at home.
But for some students in the Cañon City School District, the walls of a real-life gallery are displaying their work.
The Artists' Gallery, located at 416 Main St. in Cañon City, will be showing artwork by students from Cañon City and Pueblo West on its "Featured Artists" wall through the month of December.
"A couple years ago, we had just a small gallery with some students and they were just excited about hanging in a real, live art gallery," said Sammy Burman, the gallery's owner. "And I thought, 'Wouldn't that be fun for a Christmas thing?'"
Ken McGowan, the gallery's curator, said this month's wall is a lot different from what they usually see. Typically, he said, the wall features the work of artists who are members of the gallery, which is a co-op of local artists.
"I described it as a big, bright wall," McGowan said. "There's a lot of uninhibited art."
And for McGowan, seeing the students' art was particularly special.
For years, he taught art at Skyline Elementary, Cañon City High School and Mountain View Core Knowledge. While he's officially retired, he said he still teaches classes for adults and students after school.
"It's a great opportunity to honor them and give them a gallery experience," he said. "We're hoping in a few years, they'll be full-fledged gallery members. There's definitely some talented kids showing."
From an educational standpoint, McGowan said he's glad the local school districts have kept art in their curriculum, even as districts across the nation have followed a trend of cutting the arts to focus more on core instruction.
In the Cañon City School District, he said, getting rid of art has never been an option.
"It never has come up here; other places for sure. You hear that they're dropping woodshop, they're dropping art, they're dropping all the industrial arts," he said. "But not here."
Shirley VanIwarden, a part-time art teacher at Cañon Exploratory School, agreed with his sentiment. Shortly after she retired from her 30-year teaching career, she went right back into teaching.
"I just could not even stand the thought that there might not be an art teacher (at CES)," she said. "The district should be commended for keeping arts in the school."
Part of VanIwarden's curriculum heading in the show included "Teaching Artistic Behavior," a method that lets students choose which materials to work with.
"You present a unit topic, but they completely decide what materials they want to use," she said. "They create art like an artist does."
For Bella Martinez, a seventh-grader at Mountain View Core Knowledge School, finding out her work would be featured in the gallery was exciting.
"I was really excited because I love doing art," Bella said. "I like expressing my creativity through color."
And that's the type of passion for art VanIwarden said she sees in her students. But for many of them, Friday's show was a rare opportunity.
"I really think the Artists' Gallery needs to be commended for doing this because lots of kids in our community would never get in here," she said. "They wouldn't even think about it."
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USA's Landon Donovan has labeled Mexico star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez as the 'hottest striker in the world'.
The LA Galaxy midfielder and Manchester United striker will face-off in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final in Pasadena on Saturday after both helped their respective nations past the semi-finals on Wednesday.
And Donovan feels that Chicharito is the man to negate if the US want to claim their third title out of the past four tournaments.
"They've got perhaps the hottest striker in the world on their team right now," said Donovan.
"He really is a special player.
"He's not a guy that's going to wow you with any moves or tricks but every time that he gets a chance he makes the most of it.
"He is a player who is capable of changing the game in an instant."
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Ideal options?
While some might say that the sensible option would be to wait until you've saved enough to buy the horse of your dreams, there are impracticalities to this approach. If, for instance, you are a competitive rider hoping to ride at high levels, it's likely that the right horse for you could come with a significant price tag. How long would the average equestrian wait to purchase the perfect horse? And as we all know, the right horse might arrive sooner than expected.
Wealth management
It was this reasoning that guided the decision of the team at Galaxy Financial Advisors (GFA) Holdings to create a financial product tailored for the equestrian market. Established in 1999, the company specialises in wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning and insurance. The finance division was launched in July 2015 as the first company in South Africa to provide finance for the purchasing of a sport horse.
HQ spoke to Sannelie Gallichan, who explained that the product is the brainchild of GFA owner, Jacques Cronje, whose daughter is a successful showjumper. "Through his daughter, Jacques met a number of riders who did not have funds available to purchase a horse. They did, however, have the means to pay off a loan, but at that point, no finance was available," she tells us.
Their solution is a product which can best be described as a personal loan, structured over 36, 48 or 60 months, with insurance added as standard. The amount may be used to finance the full cost of the horse, however, Sannelie explains that in many cases it's effective as a 'top-up' to help buyers acquire a more suitable horse. For those riders who need just that little bit extra to help them take the step from the 'good' horse to the 'excellent' horse, this comes as a welcome boost.
Loans can also be used for accessories such as tack and horseboxes. Invariably with a new horse comes a string of additional expenses for high-value items such as saddles, bridles and other equipment. For buyers with dreams of finding their perfect horse in the international market, finance may be used to facilitate the process, perhaps by covering the cost of import, for example.
Conditions of the loan
"Anyone who has the monthly cash flow to service the loan, but not the overall amount to purchase the horse, can apply for finance," says Sannelie. "We are focusing on showjumping and dressage horses at the moment. As time goes by we will consider financing horses for other areas of the industry."
GFA requires the horse to undergo a veterinary check. The company also stresses the necessity for excellent horse care. Annual vet checks are required and the lenders may also request random inspections until the loan has been repaid in full.
Industry boost?
Equestrian finance is not a new concept worldwide and products of this nature could prove to be of benefit to the South African equestrian industry. As breeders find new markets for their horses, we may begin to see more investment into breeding programmes. There's also potential for more riders to achieve their competitive goals, uplifting levels in the sporting sphere.
South Africa has become recognised as a nation of 'borrowers' and horse folk are often led by their hearts. But with the assistance of wealth managers – and this is where GFA has its roots – this can be managed; buyers may even find themselves learning a thing or two about financial planning.
Right for you?
Remember that finance isn't always the solution for everyone. Before taking the step, consider your situation objectively:
- Do you truly need a more expensive horse?
- Will your budget cover the cost of a loan repayment in addition to stabling, lessons, health and veterinary care?
- Could you recover financially if you had to face the loss of your horse?
- Will this decision put pressure on your household?
- Are your other financial requirements being effectively managed?
Text: Charlotte Bastiaanse
The full article appears in the September issue of HQ.


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Did Diane Von Furstenberg Cover a Ski Accident with Plastic Surgery?
March 7, 2011 in Celebrity Plastic Surgery by Jet H. Ross | 1 Comment
World-famous fashion designer Diane Von Furstenberg became a fashion legend when she first released her iconic wrap dresses with bold prints back in the early 1970s, which proved to be universally flattering for any woman's figure. Now the fashion industry is buzzing with speculation that Diane is concealing her plastic surgery with a ski accident.
64-year old Diane Von Furstenberg has long claimed not to be a fan of plastic surgery. In 2008, she was quoted as saying, "I know that a lot of people look at me and think, 'Why doesn't she do something to that face?' But I made a decision. I do yoga and I hike, but I won't do Botox. I know if I start doing things I will get insecure. You wear your own face. It is a little bit of your history, a little bit of who you are."
However, she may have had some tiny touchups, like a browlift and facelift to help her retain her bold browline.
Dr. Paul S. Nassif, a Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and Rhinoplasty Specialist in Beverly Hills, California says, "It is possible Diane von Furstenberg had a browlift and facelift at one point. Overall, if any work was performed it was not too overdone and her look still appears natural. "
Miami plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer says, "It does not appear that Diane von Furstenberg has had any cosmetic surgery done, but she may have cosmetic treatments such as used Botox on her forehead and fillers to her lips. She could really rejuvenate her look with a facelift and Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery)."
Recently, Diane was in a ski accident, sending the fashion world buzzing with speculation that the legendary designer was covering up plastic surgery. The rumors were proved false when Diane revealed her bruises, which were only on one side of her face.
Diane tells the New York Daily News, "If I ever had any desire to have plastic surgery, after this week, I know for sure, I would not want it," she says. "I was so terrified that I would lose my old face."
Although the design diva says that the doctors initially told her she would need complete facial reconstruction after an inexperienced skier ran into the left side of her face, she nixed that idea.
"I don't want anybody else's face. I don't want a younger face," she says. "I just want my old face back."
She went on to say, "if I did have plastic surgery, it is not something I would hide, because I don't usually hide anything."
"I'm still bruised under the left eye," but adds she was "extremely lucky. Yes, I did break my nose, but it doesn't show."
Her cheekbone was also fractured, "but I don't think that will show, either."
When she is finally healed, the designer says her face "will not be rejuvenated. It will be the old face."
That, she concludes, "is the best we can hope for."
Makemeheal.com wishes Diane a speedy recovery.
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Coca-Cola has many uses beyond quenching one's never-ending thirst for poo-colored liquid sugar.
We've seen people use Coca-Cola to smuggle cocaine, snap selfies, and (unwisely) rub it all over their bodies as a self-tanner that doesn't work.
But Reddit user Earthos83 used the sweet brown stuff for another purpose—absolutely blowing the mind of their daughter Evie.
"My daughter tried Coke for the first time today… Her reaction sums it up," Earthos83 wrote on Reddit with the accompanying video.
Ahhh that's the good stuff. The best part is that after wrestling out of the existential vortex the beverage knocked her into, Evie dives right back in for another sip.
Imgur picked the hilarious clip up and shared it on Twitter, where people obviously had jokes.
Don't go straight in for coke. Start with blow, and ease into the hard stuff
— Guy Bradley (@GuyBradley) September 4, 2017
she belongs to the dark side now
— Carissa Kimball (@CarissaKimball) September 4, 2017
The addiction begins.
— Arinze Stanley (@Harinzeyart) September 5, 2017
Coke is one hell of a drug…
— 🐝 (@xxxDutchyxxx) September 4, 2017
Girl: *cough cough hack cough*… smoooooooth
— Ryan (@JustRyanIsFine) July 7, 2017
That first hit tho… She'll never be the same 😂
— Queen Candice 👑🍩💦 (@bcandylandgirl) September 4, 2017
@alice_essex me doing shots
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The Redditor assured those entertained by Evie's hijinks that the little girl is in good hands, diet-wise.
"If it's any consolation to others, we rarely go to [McDonald's]. It was a treat, and our children hardly ever drink soda, our oldest being 6 and she's had maybe enough soda's to count on 1 hand," Earthos83 wrote. "This vid was just pure comedy gold, and Reddit gives me a lot of laughs so I thought I would share. :)"


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Rees/ Redirect: Get the latest storm updates from Ken Kaye. SunSentinel.com/stormcenter
The heart of hurricane season is about two weeks away yet we've already felt the remnants of Tropical Storm Chantal earlier this month and for awhile Tropical Storm Dorian had us on edge.
It's widely known that we're one of the most storm-battered regions in the nation. But there are plenty of facts you may not be aware of.
Here are answers to questions you may have about South Florida's hurricane history, based on continuous records kept since 1851.
How many hurricanes have hit South Florida, including the Keys?
A total of 46, and of those 26 were Category 3 or higher. And those numbers might be low, said Jim Lushine, a weather history buff and retired National Weather Service meteorologist.
"Some hurricanes may have gone unreported during the 19th century, when the population was sparse," he said.
The last hurricane to strike the region and the state was Wilma in October 2005.
What are the earliest/latest dates a hurricane has affected South Florida?
The earliest was on June 17, 1906; the system angled northeast across the southern tip of the state as a Category 1. The latest was on Nov. 4, 1935, known as the Yankee Hurricane because after developing near Bermuda it approached South Florida from the northeast and struck Miami Beach.
What are the earliest/latest dates a major hurricane has struck here?
The earliest was on Aug 16 in both 1871 and 1888. In more recent times, Hurricane Andrew struck on Aug. 24 in 1992. The latest was Category 3 Hurricane King, which struck the Keys and downtown Miami on Oct. 17, 1950, causing severe damage across the region. More recently, Hurricane Wilma hit southwest Florida as a Category 3 on Oct. 24, 2005, but weakened to Category 2 by the time it reached South Florida.


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Proving the Classification Theorem I
This week, we will prove the classification theorem for root systems. The proof consist of a long series of steps, and we'll split it up over a number of posts.
Our strategy is to determine which Coxeter graphs can arise from actual root systems, and then see what Dynkin diagrams we can get. Since Coxeter graphs ignore relative lengths of roots, we will start by just working with unit vectors whose pairwise angles are described by the Coxeter graph.
So, for the time being we make the following assumptions: is a real inner-product space (of arbitrary dimension), and is a set of linearly independent unit vectors satisfying and is one of , , , or for . For the duration of this proof, we will call such a set of vectors "admissible". The elements of a base for a root system , divided by their lengths, are an admissible set.
We construct a Coxeter graph , just as before, for every admissible set, and these clearly include the Coxeter graphs that come from root systems. Our task is now to classify all the connected Coxeter graphs that come from admissible sets of vectors.
- If we remove some of the vectors from an admissible set, then the remaining vectors still form an admissible set. The Coxeter graph of the new set is obtained from that of the old one by removing the vertices corresponding to the removed vectors and all their incident edges.
- The number of pairs of vertices in connected by at least one edge is strictly less than — the number of overall vertices.
- The graph contains no cycles
This should be straightforward. The remaining vectors are still linearly independent, and they still have unit length. The angles between each pair are also unchanged. All we do is remove some vectors (vertices in the graph).
Let us define
Since the are linearly independent, cannot be zero. Thus we find that
Now, for any pair and joined by an edge, we must find that is , , or , and thus that . Clearly, we can have no more than of these edges if we are to satisfy the above inequality.
Indeed, if we have a cycle of length in the graph, we could (using our step 1) discard all the vertices not involved in the cycle and still have the graph of an admissible set. But this graph would have vertices and at least edges — the ones involved in the cycle. But this is is impossible by step 2!


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We can think of many reasons to visit Scotland: Castles. The Loch Ness. (The body of water, not the monster.) Haggis. Whiskey. Golf. There's just no denying how much Scotland inspires us to indulge in our wanderlust. But if you visit this beautiful land, don't be surprised the babies you meet don't have the classic Scottish baby names you might be imagining!
BabyNameWizard.com has highlighted the hottest baby names in Scotland that just might tempt you to grab a pen and paper and take notes. Based on data collected from the National Records of Scotland, this list spotlights the most popular names Scottish parents gave their babies born in 2016.
But, if you're expecting to see classic Scottish titles -- like Hamish and Mirren, as Laura Wattenberg, founder of BabyNameWizard.com, points out -- you're in for a surprise!
More from CafeMom: 20 Hottest Baby Names Set to Dominate 2017
Here's a look at the top 10 baby boy and girl names that seem to be all the rage in Scotland.


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SGIA Printed Electronics Symposium Presents Critical Industry Knowledge
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
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Printed electronics community convenes in Atlanta for tailored event
Fairfax, Virginia - Don't miss the 2015 SGIA Printed Electronics Symposium (Atlanta, November 3–4)!* In partnership with IPC — Association Connecting Electronics Industries®, the Symposium presents intense programming designed specifically for the printed electronics market.
For two days, leaders in the industry will discuss not only what you need to know to be successful in this niche community, but also how to do it. Presentation topics** include organic printed electronics, managing teams to build a lean organization, expanding to meet shrinking technology, advanced screen printing meshes, and much more.
Symposium attendees will also get serious face time with suppliers and experts to discuss the newest technologies and applications, not to mention access to the expansive SGIA Expo trade show floor. Additionally, the Symposium offers unmatched networking opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle with their peers — as well as prospects.
Register now for the 2015 SGIA Printed Electronics Symposium and plan to attend the only event made just for the printed electronics industry.
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Training Camp Preview: WRs
By: Dan Hines
Posted: 2004-07-01
Category: Washington Redskins News
WR Laveranues Coles
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 193 lbs
Born: 12/29/77
Coles had a solid first season with the Redskins. He recorded 82 catches for 1,204 yards (14.7 average) and six touchdowns. Coles set a modern day NFL record for catching at least five receptions per game in 19 consecutive games. He proved to be one tough football player as he played through multiple injuries throughout the season. With a more stable Quarterback situation and a sound running game, look for Coles to have a Pro Bowl season.
WR Rod Gardner
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 213
Born: 10/26/77
If there was one consistence thing about Gardner last season it was his inconsistency. After a great sophomore season when he recorded 71 catches for over a 1000 yards, his number dropped to 59 catches for 600 yards last year. Gardner will have to prove in camp he is worthy of being the #2 receiver this year. Although Gibbs uses multiple 3WR sets, Gardner could see his playing time taken by McCants and Thrash if he continues to drop balls and run poor pass routes.
WR Darnerien McCants
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 214 lbs
Born: 8/1/78
McCants was a nice surprise for Redskins last season as a solid and reliable third receiver , hauling in a career-high 27 catches for 360 yards, and a team-high six touchdown catches. The Redskins rewarded McCants for his efforts with a new contract in the off-season. A local kid (Annapolis) McCants grew up watching Joe Gibbs coach the Redskins to 3 Superbowl victories. Look for McCants to push Gardner for the #2 receiver position. At 63 and 214 he is a big physical receiver who thrives in the slot.
WR Taylor Jacobs
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 198
Born: 5/30/81
Jacobs had a forgettable rookie campaign. After being reunited with his college coach Steve Spurrier Jacobs saw limited playing time as he struggled through a series of injuries. He posted 3 catches for 37 yards and a touchdown in 8 games . The Redskins felt like Jacobs was a steal, projected as a 1st round pick the Redskins drafted him ( out of Florida) in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft. Jacobs will be out to prove his worth and shout get a fair shot with the new coaching staff.
WR James Thrash
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 200 lbs
Born: 4/28/75
The wide receiver position looks to be set. Coles is a solid # 1 and Gardner will benefit from the running game that was missing in action last season. McCants has proven to be a touchdown maker and should see plenty of action in the three receivers sets. Jacobs could be a sleeper, a very speedy receivers if opposing teams dont play him he could have a few big games. See you at camp.
- DE Hog
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North Bend's Big Brother Football Camp kicks off August 8
NORTH BEND, Ore. -- North Bend's Big Brother Football Camp is back for the summer.
The camp caters to third through eighth graders in Coos County.
The high school's coaches and student athletes work with campers to develop skills and techniques that allow them to be successful on the football field.
The three-day football camp will kick off next Tuesday and run through Thursday, August 10.
It will run from 6-7:30 each night at North Bend High School.
"It's just a way to get kids back from a long summer break and to get their bodies ready for the practices that they're going to go through to get ready for their own seasons, and get them thinking about North Bend football," says head coach Gary Prince. "We'll have fun and hopefully develop a love for the game that they will bring with them when they get to the high school level."
Registration for the Big Brother Camp will be next Tuesday, August 8, 5-6 p.m.
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The strength in the U.S. stock market is "a little bit surprising," considering equities at these levels are not cheap, Jim O'Neill, chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management, told CNBC on Thursday.
"From a valuation perspective, clearly the U.S. is no bargain basement giveaway anymore," he said during a "Squawk Box" interview, in which he also addressed Europe and Japan's aggressive bond-buying.
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Australia's ruthless approach in the first test against West Indies was a sign of things to come, said captain Ricky Ponting. Following the Ashes disappointment, Ponting has called on his team to lift their performances as Australia - currently at 4th - try to regain the top spot in the test rankings.
Ponting was perhaps more aggressive than he has been before, declaring for less than 500 on the second day and enforcing the follow-on - only the third time in 63 tests as captain - with a cushion of 252. His decision to go for the jugular paid off, allowing his players two extra days of rest.
"The one thing I spoke about a bit before the game was our ranking and how keen I am for this group of players to do their best and put their best foot forward to improve that," Ponting said. "I think today was our first step forward in being able to do that. We've got a good group of players together, there's a lot of skill around our group at the moment and a few of our younger blokes are starting to have some good performances.
"Winning games tends to make everyone feel a bit better about themselves around the group. We've achieved the things we wanted to this week. As far as the Ashes are concerned, that's long gone, done and dusted. We've all learned from it and hopefully it will make us better cricketers in the future."
There's been much chopping and changing in the Australian squad following a spate of retirements and injuries to key players but Ponting has displayed faith in the current crop of players.
"Generally when a team's having a lot of success there's not a lot of change in the side," he said. "I guess that was one other thing I said before the game: it would be good to keep a group of players together for a long time, because that generally means the team is performing well and individuals within the team are doing well and performing their roles. All going to plan, we won't have too many changes at all over the next 12 months. It would be great to keep the squad together."
Ponting was contemplating enforcing the follow-on as early as day 2, before declaring Australia's innings closed at 480/8. "I felt at that stage that 480 was a pretty big total and if we bowled well and held our chances, there was a chance that we might have been good enough to only have to bat once in the game," he said. "It worked out pretty well from there."
"I thought today that if the bowlers could bowl well at the start of the second innings then the opportunity to finish the game today and for them to have an extra couple of days off leading into Adelaide was pretty appealing," Ponting said. "That's the reason we did it the way we did it.
"We know that West Indies were probably a long way off their best in this game and there is no opportunity for us to be complacent with what we've achieved. It's one Test match out of the summer and I made it pretty clear at the start of this week that it's about us getting our cricket to a level that's going to move us back up those rankings."
Ruthless approach a sign of things to come: Ponting
Australia's ruthless approach in the first test against West Indies was a sign of things to come, said captain Ricky Ponting. Following the Ashes disappointment, Ponting has called on his team to lift their performances as Australia - currently at 4th - try to regain the top spot in the test rankings.


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#3. Adjust bid by Cost Per Acquisition – think twice about deleting keywords that have produced at least 1 conversion, because if they have converted before, they may convert again. The trick here is to adjust the bid price until the cost per acquisition (CPA) becomes acceptable.
#4. Hitting Budget Max – if your daily ad spend is reaching its daily limit before the end of the day, you are leaving 'clicks on the table'. In this scenario, resist the temptation to delete all the keywords that are getting the lowest number of clicks because they may currently not be appearing much on the search engines due to your budget max out.
Rather, lower the bids on keywords producing the most clicks to free up your budget so that you will be able to afford a greater number of lower priced clicks which ultimately return a lower cost on conversion.
#5. Do not ignore ads in lower positions – Do not assume that ads in lower ranked positions will not convert. Sometimes a large number of low rank keyword bids can deliver a large cumulative effect, especially if the keywords are not of enough value to bid up the price. Also set a benchmark for these types of keywords before deleting them.


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Merchtem overviewMerchtem is an inviting destination that has something for everyone. Merchtem might not have well-known attractions within the city, but you won't need to venture far to find top places to visit like Mini-Europe and Atomium. Popular sights in the surrounding area include Belgian Comic Strip Center and La Grand Place.
Where to stay in MerchtemA welcoming city for everyone, Merchtem has a variety of hotels to choose from. You can shop as many as 1387 deals for Merchtem accommodations on Hotels.com, some with discounts of up to 46%. We have room prices as low as 15 USD per night and here's a breakdown of hotels by star rating in Merchtem as well as in the surrounding area:
- • 15 5-star hotels from 104 USD per night
- • 261 4-star hotels from 71 USD per night
- • 287 3-star hotels from 53 USD per night
- • 81 2-star hotels from 23 USD per night
How to get to MerchtemFly into Brussels (BRU-Brussels - National), 11 mi (17.7 km) from the heart of Merchtem. Antwerp (ANR-Antwerp Intl.) is the next closest major airport, 18.7 mi (30.1 km) away. Merchtem Station is the closest train station, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the city center.
What to see around MerchtemHere are some top sights in the surrounding area:
- • Mini-Europe (5.7 mi/9.1 km from the city center)
- • Atomium (5.7 mi/9.1 km from the city center)
- • Belgian Comic Strip Center (8.5 mi/13.7 km from the city center)
- • La Grand Place (8.6 mi/13.8 km from the city center)
- • Manneken Pis Statue (8.6 mi/13.9 km from the city center)
When to visit MerchtemWondering what time of year to travel or what you should pack? Here are some seasonal norms so you'll know what to expect for your trip:
Seasonal temperature averages
- • January-March: 54°F day, 30°F night
- • April-June: 72°F day, 38°F night
- • July-September: 73°F day, 48°F night
- • October-December: 64°F day, 31°F night
- • January-March: 7.56 inches
- • April-June: 7.56 inches
- • July-September: 9.53 inches
- • October-December: 9.84 inches


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South Carolina boasts a romantic past and a low taxation rate -- and the climate is mild enough to lure vacationers year-round. But if you've been teaching school in the Palmetto State, you might not be looking forward to retirement as much as you expected, as a result of tightening budgets and controversy surrounding the retirement program. In this state, all public sector worker pensions are lumped into one resource, with teachers making up a disproportionate share of the universe. That stated, once you rack up 28 years of service -- or reach age 65 -- you can retire from teaching in South Carolina.
South Carolina Retirement System
The South Carolina Retirement System oversees all fiduciary duties associated with the state's pension fund that covers police, firemen, teachers and public sector workers. Toward that end, the SCRS processes retirement payments, handles inquiries, manages claims, enrolls new teachers in the pension plan and reports on earnings throughout a teacher's career until the day she formally retires. Because teachers make up the largest sector of pension fund participants, funding gaps are prorated and "based on the share of teacher participation," according to The Manhattan Institute and the Foundation for Educational Choice.
Work 28 Years for Full Benefits
For a South Carolina public school teacher to collect full benefits, she must work 28 years and contribute 6.5 percent of her salary to her account each month to build her retirement bank. Once a South Carolina teacher turns 65 years old, she can start collecting benefits as long as she has worked a minimum of 25 years, but this shortened service comes at a price: Until that three-year gap is closed, a 4 percent penalty is attached to your pension payouts until that 28th anniversary of teaching rolls around. Throughout the process, interest is accrued, though the interest rate is historically low.
Retirement Filing Protocols
Even if you keep great records, you may not know exactly where you stand when you start thinking about retiring from teaching in South Carolina, so it's a good idea to meet with a retirement systems counselor early in the game. Collect pertinent information years before you intend to submit your retirement papers, and by the time you're within striking range of your 65th birthday -- or your 28th year of teaching -- you'll have a good handle on your monthly pension benefit amount so you can plan accordingly. The SCRS recommends submitting your retirement application six months in advance. All paperwork must be filed 90 days before your last day of teaching.
What You Should Know
If you decide to move into another field of work after you take retirement, you can request reimbursement of your pension plus interest earned, or you can opt to stay in the system and leave your funds there. You can even continue to contribute on your own, but the SCRS won't pay interest on any post-retirement contributions. Beneficiaries receive an equal amount of the money contributed to a teacher's pension plus interest if their loved one dies and there's money in the account. If you've been a participant of the Teacher and Employee Retention Incentive program (TERI), you know this tax-deferring initiative is going the way of the woolly mammoth in 2018.
Future Retirement Changes
The Manhattan Institute and the Foundation for Educational Choice call the SCRS among the worst-funded pension plans for teachers in the U.S., reports website The Nerve.org. Investigators estimate only about 41 percent of all revenues in the South Carolina pension plan, adjusted for market value, is funded. The state's 2011 shortfall doesn't portend well for young instructors. The South Carolina legislature proposes that teacher contributions be raised from 6.5 to 7.5 percent annually, and lawmakers want that 28-year retirement ceiling to become 30. The South Carolina Education Association is against adding those two years.
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- South Carolina Public Benefit Authority: About South Carolina Retirement Systems
- South Carolina Public Benefit Authority: Teacher and Employee Retention (TERI) Program - Class Two Members Only
- News Channel 7: SC House Panel Adopts Retirement Changes
- The Nerve; Report: State Pension Plan Among Worst-Funded
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The NBA star has ended his marketing agreement with the former Texas A&M quarterback.
ABC 13 has reported that James and his associates at LRMR will no longer be working with Manziel, who's recent behavior has left his relationship with his team, the Cleveland Browns, and fans up in the air.
Cleveland.com first reported the end of this relationship after Manziel missed the season finale last Sunday after being spotted partying in Las Vegas in a crazy costume over the weekend.
Browns owner Jimmy Haslam said Manziel missed a medical treatment as part of a mandatory concussion protocol he's following.
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Short stories open up a world of literature to English as a second language (ESL) students. Incorporating short stories into your students' lessons along with other types of authentic reading material exposes them to a range of sentence structures, vocabulary and writing styles. Intermediate ESL students will benefit from regular exposure to short stories in their studies.
How They Help
Students can read short stories out loud to practice their oral and pronunciation skills. Stories also show how to correctly build sentences and use vocabulary. Students develop reading comprehension, which helps them learn new words to use in their everyday English conversations.
Why Use Short Stories
Short stories are generally more engaging and interesting than many other types of writing. They connect with readers on a personal level. Stories are written in different styles and offer comprehension challenges to intermediate students who are well on their way to becoming fluent English speakers.
Choosing Material
The stories you choose should be appropriate to your specific class' level of English. Contemporary fiction from the 1930s or later is generally the best to choose. The vocabulary in this era of stories is generally easier to understand than material written earlier. Keep to more mainstream topics in the stories you choose that will not potentially upset readers.
Free Weekly Story
The Library of America is a non-profit publisher that offers weekly e-mails of stories. Stories may be in the form of essays, a poem or perhaps a character sketch. When a short story comes up that your students may enjoy, print it out and copy it for them. Authors are from America's literary heritage.
ESL Fast
The ESL Fast website has 365 short stories for intermediate ESL students on its website. They cover a range of topics and titles, including "The Vacuum Cleaner Filter" and "The Starbucks Robbery." At the bottom of each story, choose from a number of exercises to reinforce students' understanding of the story and its vocabulary and work on a grammar point used in the story.
ESL Monkeys
The ESL Monkeys website allows you to search for short stories for your class based on their ages. This helps you identify stories that are appropriate and interesting to the level you teach. You can also translate the webpage for each story into another language, which can be a helpful tool for students if they are studying the stories on their own in their own languages.


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It's only one of the most drop-dead-romantic places on Earth so you may well know it's incredibly beautiful, romantic, historic and has just about the most famous sunsets in the world. Loved-up couples travel from the four corners of the globe just to get married here. But just in case you haven't already been there, or you've been living on Mars for most of your life, let us tell you all the best bits about it.
Santorini is unique. To start with it's a volcano – or rather it's what's left of the one that exploded some 3,600 years ago. What's left is a cluster of 5 islands forming a caldera around a giant lagoon. The villages and towns, all whitewashed houses, sit on cliff tops with incredible views. Below, at sea level, you'll find red, white and even black sand beaches. The word 'stunning' doesn't really quite do it justice.
Unless you can catch a direct flight the best way to get there is via Athens – 40 minutes by air or a ferry trip lasting between 5 and 9 hours depending which boat you get. We certainly wouldn't put you off the boat trip – approaching by sea is spellbinding and the dirve up to the main town, winding along the cliff roads, is truly memorable.
Is it the Best of Greece? Many would argue it's the very best – certainly you can come for a long-weekend or stay a month and have a brilliant time. Then want to come back again because Santorini gets under your skin – it's a place you'll never forget.
So the volcano blew its top around 36 centuries ago rather disrupting the lives of the population for hundreds of miles around. The blast was apparently felt as far afield as Scandinavia and research shows the ash reached Asia Minor and even California. The resulting Tsunami reached the shores of Crete. Luckily these days the volcanoes are pretty dormant and well worth a visit.
The first signs of settlement date back to the 4th millennium BC! The island is riddled with History and excavations have uncovered archaeological sites all over the island. Santorini has changed hands numerous times and been ruled by Minoans, Spartans, the Venetians and then the Turks. All of them have left their mark and a bit of their culture behind.
The Minoan civilization ruled the area for 1,500 years and has left a significant stamp on the Island. Signs of their culture are everywhere and there are indications that the islanders exported products such as cloths and wine. There are also signs that the early residents of this spectacular island were one of the most sophisticated around. With an almost perfectly preserved town on the Southern tip in an area called Akrotiri, we can see that the locals were very wealthy, incredibly well educated and ahead of their time. The town consists of 3 storey buildings, indications that the houses had both hot and cold water. They have fully intact staircases and frescoes all over their walls.
Not surprisingly many people claim that Santorini is in fact the ancient kingdom of Atlantis.
You're spoilt for choice – you either need to come and stay a good length of time or be selective:
Breath-taking in its sophistication the city, covering some 10,000 square metres, is approximately 4,000 years old. With fully intact houses, remains of an eight metre high perimeter wall, plumbing systems, frescoes, ceramics and furniture, this place is an historian's dream. Without doubt it is one of the most important prehistoric settlements of the Aegean. Due to the fact that the town was covered in lava it is incredibly well preserved. Artefacts show strong ties with the Greek Mainland, Syria, Egypt, Cyprus and other Greek islands.
Ancient Thira Founded in the 9th Century BC by Dorian Colonists this classical city located upon Mesa Vouno. The old Market place, Gymnasium, Theatre, Sanctuaries and Temples are spectacular and persevered areas of the city show both the Greek heritage and the Roman phase of the city.
Although a lot of the history of the island is preserved in the open air there a few Museums on the island where you can view collections of artefacts displayed in air-conditioned buildings.
The Archaeological Museum displays a collection of Sculpture, Inscriptions, vases and clay figurines. Artefacts here range from the Archaic to the Roman period and date back to Geometric to Hellenistic times.
Located in Oia the Maritime Museum is an old Traditional Greek House that has been converted to house a spectacular collection of Seamen's chests, maritime equipment, models of Theran ships, drawings, rare photographs and many other wonderful items.
Thanks to the generosity of a certain Mr Lygnos the Folklore Museum is located in cave houses built in 1861. A little bit of living history you get to walk back in time through a recreation an Old Santorini village.
Finally the Museum of Prehistoric Thera is home to artefacts that have been excavated from sites all over the island.
A number of boat trips operate out of the harbour. Most popular is a cruise on a small boat that tours the volcanoes then takes you for a swim Hot springs which reach temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and contain minerals that are good for the skin!
outings A trip down to Gialos, a small old port that is about 275 metres below the town of Fira town, is a great experience. You can do it the traditional or the modern way by donkey or by cable car. Alternatively you can walk down the 600 stairs by foot.
Wine is an important part of Santorini's culture and history and wine has been made here since around 1,700 BC. There are a number of vineyards which offer tours and wine tasting. The Boutari winery is the best known and produces one of the most popular wines on the island. Other wineries include Canava Roussos, Hazidakis, Domaine Sagalas, and Santo Wines but you may need to book an appointment. Most of the wineries still produce wine the traditional way and the volcanic soils impart some great flavours. Not be missed if you're an oenophile.
Santorini's beaches of range in colour, size and in what facilities they offer. Quite unusually you get a choice of white, grey, red and black sands.
As on most of the Cycladic Islands there are little shops and boutiques in each town mostly offering clothing, local products, jewellery and bits and bobs you can take home with you to remind you of your visit. Also keep your eyes open for the little art stores selling paintings and ceramic bowls, plates – you may even be lucky enough to see the masters at work.
An evening on Santorini begins with a drink or a coffee watching the stunning sunset, most usually in Oia, a beautiful town located at the top of the islands cliffs and known for its incredible views of the Aegean Sea below. Then it's on for dinner.
Santorini is absolutely full of all sorts of restaurants and tavernas. You can find everything from local food, traditional Greek, Italian, Mexican and much more besides. There are a few local dishes that you should try, especially Fava – a dip made from chickpeas and served with olive oil and possibly possibly sliced onion and delicious as a spread on bread. Domatokeftedes are tomatoes balls fried with herbs and really good with some tzatziki. Also try the white Aubergines and the round Courgettes.
After dinner the island offers a range of bars, clubs and discos. The main town Fira is the heart of the nightlife, you're spoilt for choice and as on most Greek islands the party goes on until the early hours of the morning. If you prefer a quiet night, stay in Oia for a nice walk around and quiet cocktail with views of the sea. There is also an open air cinema in Kamari - check out if anything good is showing.
Aressana Spa & Suites in Santorini combines tradition with sophistication and family hospitality with professional service, guaranteed to satisfy the most discerning guest. Designed as a quiet heaven, the atmosphere at the Aressana Spa Hotel & Suites is relaxed and calm. The variety of geometric forms and design found on various levels have created hideaways for reading, writing, relaxing with friends, or simply soaking up the culture of this amazing Greek island, Santorini
Dana Villas is a group of studios and apartments located on the edge of the cliff in Fira, the capital of Santorini island, yet, away from the noisy centre, facing the sea and Volcano island offering a breathtaking view that can only be seen in Santorini.
Rocabella deluxe suites & spa Santorini, suspended between the far-reaching seas and glorious skies of the Aegean, is a Santorini hotel that coaxes and entices its guests into a world of relaxation and contemplation.
3 nights from£769 per person incl flights
Reflecting traditional Aegean architecture and overlooking the island's volcanic crater or caldera, the Andronis Luxury Suites represents the most luxurious, dreamy escape in a Mediterranean setting beyond compare.
Perivolas Suites Santorini is the ultimate in laidback luxury. Poised on the cliff high above the Aegean, this intimate escape is designed as a place where you can let the rest of the world slip away. Built amphitheatrically, Perivolas' secluded location combines expansive views with the luxury of absolute tranquillity. It's just a short walk from Oia, the most beautiful village on Greece's most romantic and dramatic island, Santorini.
3 nights from £969 per person
Vedema Resort Villas in Santorini is the place where style, emotions, creativity and perfection meets a world of beauty and mythology. Enjoy luxury holidays on the Greek Island of Santorini
On the northwest tip of Santorini, in the welcoming, picturesque village of Oia is one of the finest luxury hotels, Canaves Hotel & Suites, which has also been voted one of the best hotels in Greece.
3 nights from £989 per person incl flights
An icon of hip modern hotels in Santorini, Chromata 5 star hotel in Imerovigli on the most renowned romantic Island in Greece's Cyclades, which debuted its glamorous contemporary new design in the summer of 2010.
Romance combined with modern chic make this hotel an irresistible destination on this most spectacular of islands.
Located in Akrotiri, a gem of a village, Avant Garde commands magnificent views of both the island and the caldera
Individual exclusive luxury suites in a perfect location crowning a cliff above the dazzling Aegean Sea. Situated in the fine village of Oia on the charming island of Santorini that has stolen the hearts of and inspired poets, painters and lovers.
Villa Megalochori on Santorini Island is the perfect Holiday Villa for a couple looking for a one bedroom traditional & uniquely "Santorinian" small and elegant Villa in Santorini.
Holiday Mansion Santorini Megalochori is a five bedroom luxury villa with a private pool,located in the heart of the traditional village of Megalochori! An ideal luxury villa for larger fammilies and groups of friends wanting to rent a holiday villa in Santorini
Holiday Villa Santorini Imerovigli is a two bedroom Villa built on the cliffs edge of Imergovigli Village Santorini an amazing holiday villa offering breathtaking views from both verandas offering you an truly unforgettable holiday on the world rekowned Cycladic Greek Island of Santorini
Holiday Villa Lighthouse Santorini is a truly amazing luxury Villa with five bedrooms located in Akrotiri very close to the famous lighthouse of Santorini. This holiday villa is designed to make your Villa Holidays in Santorini unforgettable.
Oia Mansion is a luxurious 4 bedroom Sea-Captain's villa in Oia situated on the highest point of the village and it offers unobstructed bird's eye views of the Caldera and the spectacular Oia sunset. A 5-star standard accommodation, it meets the rising expectations of our distinguished guests and simultaneously it retains its original neoclassical character and glory.


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Allan Alter has been a specialist on information technology management, strategy and leadership for many years. Most recently, he was editor-in-chief and the director of new content development for the MIT Sloan Management Review. He has been a columnist and department editor at Computerworld, where he won three awards from the American Society of Business Press Editors. Previously he was a special projects editor, senior editor and senior writer for CIO magazine. Earlier, Alter was an associate editor for Mass High Tech. He has edited two books: The Squandered Computer: Evaluating the Business Alignment of Business Technologies and Redesigning the Firm.
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