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Real Estate Associate. BCL Legal are working with a fantastic national law firm with the recruitment of a real estate associate into their expanding and personable Leeds office. Our client is renowned for their fantastic culture and commitment to allowing their staff to have a genuine work/life balance. They are consistently ranked in the best 100 companies to work for due to their supportive work environment and clear progression paths throughout the firm. Ideally you have completed at least one seat in Real Estate and there is no upper bracket set on this opportunity.
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Sacramento, CA
The Hawks have moved their conference doubleheader against Sierra College from Friday to Thursday at CRC Stadium due to the weather forecast.
This is the last conference homestand for the Hawks as well as Sophomore Day. The Hawks stand 12-6 in conference and 28-9 overall.
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Northampton Borough Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at borough hall, 1401 Lauback Ave. in a public meeting.
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"These days, without knowing, I sing the songs we used to listen to together. On days like this when I'm locked in old memories. On nights when I miss you for no reason." (Big Bang-Love Dust)
So…Big Bang is supposed to make their comeback soon (Finally!), and I am really excited. I decided to post an 'Inspired' post of one of my favourite songs from their last comeback album.
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I'll keep this post short…there will probably be another Big Bang 'Inspired' post in the (Hopefully near) future, though!
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Video: Chrisette Michele Debuts New Song In 'Journey To Better' (Pt.4)
As songstress Chrisette Michele gets closer to her June.11 release date of her forthcoming album, 'Better," VIBE.com premieres Part 4 of her 'Journey to Better' web series. In this episode, cameras follow Chrisette as she makes her way to radio interviews, rehearsals, and of course the studio. Before it's all said and done, the Def Jam singer also debuts a track from her upcoming project, dubbed "Love Won't Leave Me Out"
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* U.S. persuaded China to rebuke Pyongyang, deal tentative
* U.S. wanted resolution imposing new sanctions-envoys
* Diplomat says North Korea draft could take days to arrive
By Louis Charbonneau
UNITED NATIONS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The United States and
China have struck a tentative deal on a draft U.N. Security
Council resolution condemning North Korea for its December
rocket launch, though Beijing has yet to give its final
approval, U.N. diplomats said on Friday.
The resolution would not impose new sanctions, but would
call for expanding existing U.N. sanctions measures against
Pyongyang, the envoys said on condition of anonymity.
The 15-nation council could adopt the compromise resolution
next week, they said.
Pakistan's U.N. Ambassador Masood Khan, president of the
Security Council this month, declined to say when a draft could
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South Korean Ambassador Kim Sook declined to comment in
detail. He said it might take a few days for a draft to reach
the council, but added that it was possible something could
arrive over the weekend.
The United States had wanted to punish North Korea with a
U.N. Security Council resolution that imposed new sanctions
against Pyongyang, but Beijing rejected that option.
Beijing had wanted the council to merely issue a statement
calling for the council's North Korea sanctions committee to
expand the existing U.N. blacklists, diplomats said.
The tentative deal reached, they said, was that Washington
would forgo the idea of immediate new sanctions, while Beijing
would accept the idea of a resolution instead of a statement,
which makes the rebuke more forceful.
Assuming the North Korea sanctions committee agrees to
expand existing measures, the resolution will ultimately lead to
more stringent sanctions against Pyongyang.
"It might not be much but the Chinese move is significant,"
a council diplomat said. "The prospect of a (new) nuclear test
might have been a game changer (for China)."
After North Korea's April 2012 rocket launch, the council
passed a so-called "presidential statement" that condemned the
move and urged the North Korea sanctions committee to tighten
the existing U.N. sanctions regime.
The sanctions committee then blacklisted additional North
Korean firms and broadened a list of items Pyongyang was banned
from importing.
Washington was determined not to use the same formula as
last year, so it insisted that the council adopt a resolution,
not a presidential statement as China had wanted.
China is the North's only major diplomatic ally, though it
agreed to U.N. sanctions against Pyongyang in the wake of North
Korea's 2006 and 2009 nuclear tests.
North Korea is already banned under Security Council
resolutions from developing nuclear and missile technology but
has been working steadily on its nuclear test site, possibly in
preparation for a third nuclear test, satellite images show.
December's successful long-range rocket launch, the first to
put a satellite in orbit, was a coup for North Korea's young
leader Kim Jong-un.
It raised tensions in East Asia at the same time as Japan
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In the Philippines, authorities say suspected Abu Sayyaf guerrillas kidnapped eight people in the southern province of Sulu, but have released two of them. The abduction comes three weeks after the end of joint U.S.-Phillipine military exercises in the region.
The deputy commander of the Philippine southern command, Frank Gudani, says the victims were taken at gunpoint from their car. They were near the town of Patikul, on Jolo Island, about 1,000 kilometers south of Manila.
Colonel Gudani says the captives are Philippine citizens selling cosmetics for the Avon Company, based in the United States, and are not wealthy. Military officials have identified the abductors as followers of a long-time Abu Sayyaf commander on Jolo.
The Philippine military recently began shelling suspected rebel hideouts as part of a wider offensive on the island. Colonel Gudani says the rebels are getting desperate.
"This is a small-time kidnapping compared to what they have been doing in the past. It shows that they are in dire need of funds to support their evil activities."
The incident is the first reported abduction by Abu Sayyaf since a United States military exercise on neighboring Basilan Island ended three weeks ago.
Philippine officials say the Abu Sayyaf rebels have been severely crippled in Basilan and indicate that new offensives will focus on Jolo.
The Abu Sayyaf rebels also are thought to be holding three Indonesian sailors who were kidnapped from a tugboat off Jolo Island two months ago.
That kidnapping came days after Philippine troops, backed by U.S. trainers and equipment, rescued an American hostage, missionary Gracia Burnham, from Abu Sayyaf rebels in Zamboanga del Norte province. Two hostages, Ms. Burnham's husband Martin and Philippine nurse Ediborah Yap, were killed in the rescue effort.
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The warming ties come after a decade of low-key relations following the closure of all U.S. military bases in the Philippines.
Philippine Defense Secretary Angelo Reyes Wednesday returned from a trip to Washington saying he sees a more robust relationship developing between the two countries.
However the return of U.S. troops has angered Philippine nationalists, who say it violates the Philippine constitution.


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ALTARS OF DESTRUCTION – new vocalist, 2nd guitarist added
Finnish Thrashers ALTARS OF DESTRUCTION now welcome vocalist Jarno Samppala to the band, as well as new guitarist Jussi Arkela.
Jarno Samppala, who is the brother of AOD's drummer Jussi Samppala, replaces longtime vocalist and original bandmember Mika Luoma. Mika's statement was the following:
"I feel it's the fair thing to do, now that new ambitions have risen. The core of the band have worked hard in the past months. My lack of time and motivation would only stand in the way of 4 other musicians' chances. Thanks to everyone in the past few years for support and helping start the new AoD-chapter. THRASHON! Mika."
Altars Of Destruction were very sorry to hear of Mika's decision and thank him for the time together and his contribution to the band.
The other new arrival at AOD-camp is second guitarist Jussi Arkela. Jussi already performed some tunes as a guest on the album "Gallery Of Pain".
The addition of Jussi Arkela now means that Altars Of Destruction have a full line-up to play live-gigs, and the first chance to see them live after many years of break is the Rotta-Festival (Rottavestivaali) in Nummijärvi (FIN), where AOD play on Saturday, August 20, 2011.


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Outgoing project manager reminds PEO Ammo workforce 'acquisition is a team sport'
PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. -- After three years of leading Project Manager Close Combat Systems, Col. Richard J. Hornstein relinquished his project manager role during a change-of-management ceremony on July 21 at Picatinny Arsenal. Stepping into Hornstein's position was Col. Jonathan B. Slater, a native of New Hampshire who has held several staff and command potions throughout his career.
The ceremony was held in front of the Program Executive Office Ammunition, or PEO Ammo, building, surrounded by the 50 state flags and PEO Ammo's workforce. It was hosted by the Program Executive Officer Ammunition, James Shields, who officiated the formal transfer of authority.
"Luckily, Rich will not be going too far – his next assignment is right here at Picatinny as the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center military deputy," said Shields. "I know that he will bring the same expertise and leadership to ARDEC that has demonstrated in PM Close Combat Systems these past three years."
One of PEO Ammo's project offices, PM CCS oversees more than 80 active programs and a budget of $183 million. Its focus is on networked systems, technologies, energetics, and munitions to improve area access and area denial capabilities for joint forces. Examples of such programs included countermine and explosive ordnance disposals, support munitions, like pyrotechnics, and combat munitions, such as shoulder-launched munitions and non-lethal ammo and systems.
As project manager, Hornstein was responsible for 41 percent of the Army's conventional munitions and led the execution of material release decisions as well as fielding equipment to Soldiers. These programs included the M7 Spider networked command munition, Minehound, Taser Launched Electrode Stun Device, and the family of working military dog equipment sets and deployable kennels.
However, perhaps his most notable achievement, was the establishment of Product Manager Gator Landmine Replacement (PdM GLMR) in February 2016.
The PdM GLMR program aims to provide a terrain-shaping capability that will protect strategic forces, deny enemy access to weapons of mass destruction, and use non-lethal means to keep non-combatants from dangerous areas. It deactivated and replaced a former office known as Product Manager Area Denial and encompasses programs, such as the Claymore, Volcano Multiple Delivery Mine System, and Modular Pack Mine System.
"It was a lot of fun traveling with Rich and watching him network the building to gain consensus and support for the [PdM GLMR] program," said Shields. "It wasn't easy because Rich had to walk a fine line with the GLMR program that wasn't one of the Army's favorite, top-priority programs. But, Rich knew the program had White House attention and oversight and was a favorite of the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff."
By working together, explained Shields, Rich and the PM CCS team were able to develop a program strategy that pulled in the Navy and Air Force, and leveraged other authorities that ultimately streamlined contracting efforts and supported analysis of other contracting alternatives.
"It was really remarkable to see all that Rich was able to accomplish while he had to wait for the FY16 funding to arrive for the new start GLMR program," added Shields.
According to Hornstein, though, his accomplishments as project manager wouldn't be possible if it weren't for both PM CCS's teamwork and communication.
"When I took the [PM CCS] charter three years and twelve days ago, I was fresh out of the Army War College and my deputy—Matt Butler, who is a great leader, strategic thinker, visionary, and good friend—was also brand new and had been on the job for less than a month," said Hornstein.
"I also had two brand new lieutenant colonel project managers managing challenging ACAT II developmental programs, the Husky Mounted Protection System and M7 Spider, and they had been on board for less than a month as well.
"In addition, the deputy for the product manager for combat explosives hazards was also new," said Hornstein. "We also had a new assistant product manager [APM] and another APM slot that was vacant. And, the organization had just collapsed two geographically separated lieutenant colonels into one and then relocated that one lieutenant colonel to Picatinny Arsenal, while the bulk of her team remained at Fort Belvoir [in Virginia.]
"Also, the Army was dealing with sequestration, a term that no one initially knew the meaning of, but basically meant that we didn't have the money to execute our mission," added Hornstein. "So, as a result of that, we were in the full battle rhythm of rotational furlough schedule that had significant impact on morale with our civilian workforce."
"I mention this because there is not a DAU [Defense Acquisition University] course or training that truly prepares you for this environment," said Hornstein. "It takes collaboration, leadership, and teaming to overcome these obstacles, which our team and leaders did and I'm enormously proud of them. Acquisition is and always will be a team sport."
Before arriving at Picatinny, Hornstein held a wide range of command and staff assignments throughout the United States and Europe.
Hornstein also received various badges and awards as well as a military education that included courses at the Army Command General Staff College and the Defense Acquisition University. Moreover, he holds a bachelor's in history from the University of Rhode Island, a master's in acquisition and management from Florida Institute of Technology, and a master's of strategic studies from the U.S. Army War College.
In the conclusion of his speech, Hornstein added that he was indebted to his wife, Robyn, and their three daughters for their constant support throughout the years. He also said he felt confident that the new project manager, Slater, will help PM CCS excel in the future.
Slater was an operations office, an acquisition officer, and served as the executive officer to the commander general at the Central Command Joint Theater Support Contracting Command, which supported Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom. Slater's last command position was as the product manager of The Prophet Program, which refers to a family of sensors.
Additionally, he holds a bachelor's in management from Johnson and Wales University, a master's in business administration from Long Island University, a master's in strategic studies from the Army War College, and has participated in several infantry officer and other military courses.
"You have exception technical and management talents and I know you'll apply them to your next assignment here," said Shields to Slater. "We look forward to working with you closely in the days ahead. I'm confident that under your leadership, PM CCS will continue to provide superb support to our warfighters during the challenging times that lie ahead."
The change of management ceremony is an ancient military tradition that can be traced back to the middle ages. By passing the PM CCS flag and official charter, it symbolizes a transfer of authority from the current project manager to the incoming project manager. This transfer is known as "the passing of colors," and in a traditional military unit, the colors represent the mission and the Soldier of the unit.
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My dog has a raw area on her back where the tail meets her back. Hair is missing and she's constantly at it. Can you shed some light on the problem?
Editor Comment Dog Raw Skin and Hairless Area at Tail Base Problem
Dear Steve,
Thank you for your question regardless dog raw skin and hairless areas, particularly around the tail.
Dog skin is the most exposed part of the body, and thus is prone to various conditions. So, it is relatively difficult to tell what exactly your dog is going through.
Raw dog skin, with hair missing at specific parts of the body and at the base of the tail, as in the case, indicates the presence of a dog hot spot. More over, if your dog continuously scratches that area, and tries to lick or chew it, this represents that the cause is infectious or in other words it can be parasitic or a bacterial infection.
It is recommended that you closely note the symptoms, such as is the dog skin condition spreading over time, any signs of dandruff, dog skin dryness, any lesions, increased oiliness and redness etc.
it is recommended that you start treatment with some natural preparations. You should bathe your dog with a herbal shampoo such as Vet's Best Hot Spot Shampoo. This should remove any dandruff, dryness and treat dog skin itchiness naturally. If it is a minor issue, as it seems, it will surely get resolved in a couple of weeks.
Otherwise, in case lesions occur or symptoms persist, you might need a medicated shampoo such as Clinical Care. Also, to improve skin health and regrowth of hair, regularly use a herbal skin tonic such as Skin and Coat Tonic.
It happens that dog skin problems caused by parasites or their carriers like ticks, bugs etc start from the rear end, such as the tail, base of the tail or hind limbs. So, it is recommended that you also disinfect the area in which your dog frequently goes or is habituating. Wash your dog's belongings and treat your home with a disinfectant known to kill parasites such as Benzarid. If you don't, there is a possibility that the dog parasite problem will return.
Please keep us up to date on your dogs raw skin condition, hot spots or hairless areas.
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4 APRIL 2017 Consulting®
Deloitte's Human Capital Trends Report focuses on the workplace of tomorrow
The workplace is changing faster than ever,
and companies are frequently being forced
to dramatically alter their structures and
policies to stay ahead of the curve. Deloitte's
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Pelster: We were pleased that this year
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What we're seeing is organizations,
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Absinthe might need its own holiday to remind people it's legalPosted on Thu Mar 5 2009
Not counting St. Patrick's Day, March is pretty much devoid of holidays. But if absinthe maker Lucid has its way, March 5 will henceforth be known as National Absinthe Day. It was on that date in 2007 that the U.S. government finally gave in and made the libation legal here after about a 95-year ban. A rep for Viridian Spirits, owner of Lucid, says the ban was mostly the result of a stigma around absinthe that persisted because too many versions of the drink were made improperly. Actually, the feds' beef was that absinthe usually contained thujone, a potentially toxic compound that, contrary to popular belief, is not a hallucinogen. Viridian worked with a chemist, Ted Breaux, to produce a thujone-free version of the spirit, accomplished by blending grand wormwood, green anise and sweet fennel. Two years on, the brand, which does a bit of advertising, is feting National Absinthe Day with events in New York and Chicago. But a big question remains: Now that absinthe is legal, will it be as much fun to drink?
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Teachers' Assumptions and Beliefs about the Delivery of Services to Exceptional Children.
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Teacher Education and Special Education, v14 n3 p198-206 Sum 1991
Interviews were conducted with 93 principals, classroom teachers, resource teachers, and special education teachers to determine their assumptions and beliefs about "restorative" and "preventive" delivery systems for exceptional children. Preventive belief systems were held more frequently by principals, followed by resource teachers and special education teachers, and then regular classroom teachers. (Author/JDD)
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"Relationships built through restorative practice are the oxygen people and communities need to survive and thrive..." (Dr Jim Longo, Washington and Jefferson College)
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We work in partnership with the Shackleton Foundation, University of Central Lancashire Criminal Justice Unit and Odd Arts.
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Luc van Agt, Sport physiologist, PSV Football and KNVB
Marijn Beuker, Head of Performance & Development, AZ Alkmaar
John Calipari, University of Kentucky, Head Coach
Danton Cole, US U18 National Team Coach
After two years of extensive development and testing the Football (Soccer) IntelliGym was successfully launched. The development was supported by the EU's Horizon 2020 disruptive innovation program. The program was tested in collaboration with football clubs from Germany, the Netherlands and Austria including PSV Eindhoven, AZ Alkmaar, SV Werder Bremen, Hamburger SV, Red Bull Salzburg and SK Rapid Vienna. Researchers from the VU University of Amsterdam and the Cologne Sports University participated in the efficacy research. The launch received wide media coverage including stories in the New York Times and the German Bild.
POPRAD, SLOVAKIA - APRIL 23, 2017. Congratulations! The U18 US men's national team won the GOLD medal in the IIHF World Championship with a 4-2 win over Finland on Sunday. All players, but one, on the U18 National Team are IntelliGym trainees. Interestingly, this is seventh world championship title won by the USA since the IntelliGym program has been implemented with the team.
A recent study by Prof. Geert J. P. Savelsbergh from the VU University of Amsterdam, found significantly better results in performance of footballers using the Football IntelliGym, compared to a group engaged in a control task. The study has been performed within two elite football academies in the Netherlands - PSV Eindhoven and AZ Alkmaar.
BRUSSELS, Belgium – The European Commission, within its Horizon 2020 research and development program, has announced ACE (Applied Cognitive Engineering), as a winner of the prestigious SME grant. This funding is aimed at the BrainPEER (Brain Performance Enhancement Revolution) project, focusing on the development and commercialization of the first-ever cognitive training program for football (soccer). More info…


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I'm A Celebrity 2012: Stars check into hotel from hell
I'm A Celebrity stars will check in to the show's first ever jungle hotel – swarming with bugs.
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The comfort-loving celebs will be thrilled not to slum it on camp-beds – until they discover this year's accommodation is even worse.
The stars, including ex-Corrie babe Helen Flanagan, 22, and comedian Brian Conley, 51, will be offered the chance to move into an eight-bedroom hotel in the Aussie bush.
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A show source said: "It's more of a 'Hote-Hell' than a hotel."
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Prices on property are dropping in many areas and while that is bad news if you're looking to sell it puts the ball in your court if you're interested in buying. Buying rental property in a down market can be a lucrative investment but there are some factors you should consider before you jump in.
From Consumer Reports, consider these four tips on how to find a good rental property:
- Find out where renters want to live. Location, location, location takes on added economic urgency when purchasing a rental property. Ask your real-estate agent to show you properties that have an established rental track record going back two or three years, during which vacancies were limited to no more than three months at a time. And make sure that you see the income and expense statements on the properties for at least two to three years to find out what has been spent on repairs and general maintenance.
- Do the math. Before you buy, figure out whether the rents will cover your expenses and leave room for profit. To determine how much yearly rental income you are likely to receive, ask real-estate agents for the going rates and scan the classifieds for comparable properties in the same neighborhood. Don't forget to take into account the possibility that the property may be vacant for a month or so. Then subtract annual mortgage payments and operating expenses -- insurance, utilities, projected repairs and maintenance and landscaping. Ideally, income tops outlays, and what's left is called cash flow. If outlays top income, producing negative cash flow, the property is too expensive. Either negotiate a lower price or continue hunting.
- Assess the tax consequences. Anything left over after expenses is taxed as ordinary income. You can depreciate the cost of residential rental property, but not the land it sits on, over 27.5 years -- even if it is increasing in value. Suppose you paid $400,000 for a triplex on a sliver of property assessed at $50,000. Depreciation would come to nearly $13,000 a year, or, put another way, you could have that much rental income without paying taxes on it.
- Choose tenants carefully. Neophyte landlords often fail to conduct a thorough background check on prospective renters, says Vito Simone, a broker at Simone Real Estate in Baltimore. Such a lapse can be costly if the tenant stops paying rent or damages the property. Don't approve tenants until you have checked their credit and criminal histories and talked to references and employers. The lease should lay out rules about pets, parties, rent due dates and late fees. If tenants already occupy the property when you buy, you will have to honor their lease until it expires.


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SANFORD – Sergeant Anthony Raimondo, the patrol officer who was initially in charge of the scene on the night Trayvon Martin was killed, was also involved in an alleged police cover-up in 2010. Raimondo was at the center of a controversy that ensued when Justin Collison, the son of a Sanford police lieutenant and part of a prominent family, punched a homeless black man but was not arrested.
Local news station WFTV broke this story, which revealed that preferential treatment had been given to Collison by police after he attacked and broke the nose of his African-American victim, Sherman Ware.
Raimondo was the patrol sergeant in charge on the night Collison, who is white, was first detained. Raimondo made the decision not to press charges against Collison, which a former Sanford elected official told theGrio was at the behest of his superiors.
Video evidence of Collison punching Ware from behind and driving his face into a pole was posted on YouTube. Despite Sanford police being in possession of this video, no charges were filed against Collison until local news outlets exposed the cover-up.
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AOL finally released its long-awaited Winamp 5.0 media player, which builds on the successes of its previous two versions (version 2.0 + version 3.0 = version 5.0 in AOL math) to deliver a more powerful albeit more complicated digital-media experience. After enjoying massive success with Winamp 2.0, AOL saw its fortunes and mindshare plummet with its miserable 3.0 release, which was dogged by poor performance and a buggy application-development language. So, the company regrouped and worked out version 5.0, which is faster than version 3.0, but includes advanced features such as a media library, CD ripping, and support for Dobly AAC. A $15 pro version will also include MP3 encoding and a faster CD ripper.
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There is a lot to love about being an author, but there are a number of frustrations that have nothing to do with actually writing. It's the marketing and promotion that get to me. Currently, on the top of my list is the challenge of finding reviewers or book bloggers from whom I can request a review.
Navigating book reviewer/blogger sites
I've spent hours going through website after website of reviewers from Amazon's Top Reviewers using Amazon's website as well as this site, which makes it a little easier to find and check the reviewer out. Or you can go to Twitter and do a search for "book reviewers" or "book bloggers," adding your genre as part of the search terms. No matter where you go to find potential reviewers, you will follow the same procedure once you've found a website link for them. Continue reading "5 Questions Book Bloggers/Reviewers Should Answer on Their Websites"


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A Scam Email with the Subject "Notice of appearance in Court #00646219" was received in one of Scamdex's honeypot email accounts on Sun, 28 Feb 2016 06:36:11 -0800 and has been classified as a Advance Fee Fraud/419 Scam. The sender was "State Court" <firstname.lastname@example.com>, although it may have been spoofed.
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Since its inception in 2001, Waterfront Toronto has been the recipient of over 50 local, regional, national and international awards.
The third-party awards recognize outstanding achievement in a broad range of disciplines, from planning, design, architecture, engineering and sustainability, to communications, and consultation.
The majority of the awards are considered to be the most prestigious and high-profile of their type. They provide recognition and credibility, validate the Corporation's strategies, help set industry standards, and, on occasion, even change the way people think.
Of particular note are those that recognize our leadership in the area of sustainability. In 2008 Waterfront Toronto won the Public Sector Service Gold Award for Toronto Waterfront's Aquatic Habitat Restoration Strategy. In 2010 we won the Living City Award: Healthy Rivers and Shorelines for the East Bayfront Integrated Stormwater Management System at Sherbourne Common, and in 2012 Waterfront Toronto was honoured with one of the world's most prestigious: the Globe Award for Environmental Excellence in Urban Sustainability for our Minimum Green Building Requirements. Waterfront Toronto also received a BEX (Building Exchange) International award in the category of "Best Futuristic Design Award" for the Keating Channel Precinct Plan.
The awards demonstrate the organization's leadership and are a tangible measure of Waterfront Toronto's performance across an array of fields. They enhance our reputation, increase awareness of the revitalization initiative, and help us to attract good talent.


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The most heavily hyped Beatles release of 2016 was the Eight Days A Week documentary. After a successful limited run in theaters, it is now available on DVD and Blu-ray, in addition to streaming on Hulu. However, the year also marked many notable books spotlighting previously overlooked elements of Beatles history, reissued albums, and a Lego toy that both kids and adults can enjoy.
This list of Top Beatles Albums, Books, Collectibles and Movies for 2016 includes selections that every fan on your gift list will love …
These are available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble unless otherwise indicated. Prices included are list price, but costs vary from store to store.
The Beatles in Canada by Piers Hemmingsen (hardcover, $200 CAD; softcover, $100 CAD): A lavish book packed with extremely rare photos and memorabilia, Hemmingsen discusses how the group impacted Canada and its music scene. Did you know that Beatlemania hit Canada a full year before the United States? Learn these facts and many more in this absorbing read. For ordering information and international prices, visit The Beatles in Canada.
Beatlemania in St. Louis by Sara Schmidt ($25): Those who enjoy exploring lesser-known corners of Beatles history will appreciate this book highlighting the Beatles' tour stops in St. Louis, Mo. Through rare photographs and diligent research, Schmidt examines Beatlemania through this unique lens.
The Beatles A Hard Day's Night: A Private Archive by Mark Lewisohn ($125): While fans eagerly await the second volume in Lewisohn's planned trilogy, they can read this "behind the scenes" look at the group's iconic film. Little-seen photos, ephemera, and new text courtesy of leading Beatles historian Lewisohn give readers a "fly on the wall" experience as to the making of the movie.
John Lennon vs. the U.S.A. by Leon Wildes ($28): During Lennon's fight to remain in the United States, attorney Wilder represented the rock star. In John Lennon vs. the U.S.A., Wildes recounts his four-year battle to finally award Lennon his Green Card. Visit The Fest for Beatles Fans to order.
New Critical Perspectives on the Beatles: Things We Said Today (Pop Music, Culture and Identity) by Kenneth Womack and Katie Kapurch ($99.99): Beatles scholars — or those interested in learning about the group through different perspectives — will enjoy reading essays examining the Beatles' influence on history, music, and fandom in general. It also features a forward by Beatles author (and co-editor of this collection) Womack.
Birth of an Icon: Revolver 50 by Klaus Voormann ($79): Close friend, artist, and bassist Voormann revisits the making of Revolver through his graphic novel. Beatles fans will appreciate this loving tribute, and will treasure this soon-to-be collector's item. Visit The Fest for Beatles Fans to order.
Looking Through You: Rare And Unseen Photographs from The Beatles Book Archive by Andy Neill ($40): Founded in 1963, the Beatles Book was a monthly publication dedicated to the band and their fans. Brian Epstein allowed the editors and photographers extraordinary access, resulting in a treasure trove of candid pictures. This book presents a scrapbook of those photos, many never before published.
Tom Murray's Mad Day Out ($150): One of only a few photographers to take some of the best color photographs of the Beatles during their final years, Murray shares his pictures from one frantic day: July 28, 1968. These iconic photos are presented in a lavish hardcover volume, complete with behind the scenes stories from that multi-location shoot. Visit The Fest for Beatles Fans to order.
All You Need Is Love – 1st Fans' Ltd. Edition Book ($90): The Beatles' performance of "All You Need Is Love" during the 1967 Our World satellite broadcast remains one of the group's most historic moments. The limited edition book presents vivid full-color images from that extraordinary day, accompanied by a timeline of events. Visit The Fest for Beatles Fans to order.
Days in the Life: A Father and Son on a Beatles Tour by Aaron Krerowicz ($18.99): Beatles fans span multiple generations, and this short book accentuates that fact. Expert Krerowicz lectures at various libraries across the country, and Days in the Life chronicles his experiences traveling with his Beatles fan father. The tale proves that music bonds people together.
Paul McCartney: The Life by Phillip Norman ($32): Rock journalist Norman has written several books on the Beatles, including the classic Shout! The Beatles in Their Generation. This year, he released his latest, an authorized biography of McCartney.
John Lennon: The Boy Who Became a Legend by Michael Hill ($19.95): Wonder what Lennon was like as a child? Boyhood friend Hill shares his recollections of the star, describing how they discovered rock and roll together. Anyone curious about Lennon's formative years will find his insights on the Beatle's family and friends fascinating. Visit the author's website for international prices and ordering information.
Hello Goodbye: The Beatles In Tokyo, 1966 by Shimpei Asai (£265): Those looking for a Christmas splurge will find this elaborate salute to the Beatles' Japanese concert tour stops an indulgence. Photographer Asai presents photos never seen outside of Japan. True to Genesis releases, the lavish book comes in a leather slipcase, covered in a cloth kimono design, and encloses a facsimile concert ticket. Visit the Genesis website to order.
Lennon on Lennon: Conversations with John Lennon (Musicians in Their Own Words) by Jeff Burger ($28.99)
Beatles '66: The Revolutionary Tour by Steve Turner ($27.99)
Conversations with McCartney by Paul Du Noyer ($29.95)
The Beatles: Fab Finds of the Fab Four by Noah Fleisher ($26.99)
Love Me Do to Love Me Don't: The Beatles on Record by Spencer Leigh ($22.95)
The Ray Connolly Beatles Archive by Ray Connolly ($16.99)
The Cavern Club: The Rise of the Beatles and Merseybeat by Spencer Leigh ($22.95)
Some Fun Tonight Volumes 1 and 2: The Backstage Story Of How The Beatles Rocked America by Chuck Gunderson ($40 at Backbeat Books)
When They Were Boys: The True Story of the Beatles' Rise to the Top by Larry Kane ($14.42)
Beatleness: How the Beatles and Their Fans Remade the World by Candy Leonard ($15.99)
Tune In: The Beatles: All These Years by Mark Lewisohn ($20)
The Fifth Beatle: The Brian Epstein Story Expanded Edition by Vivek J. Tiwary ($14.99)
The Beatles Encyclopedia: Everything Fab Four by Kenneth Womack ($30)
George Fest: 2 CD/1 DVD set, or 2 CD/1 Blu-ray set ($24.98): This musical tribute to George Harrison was filmed September 28, 2014 at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, and features an array of musicians (both famous and lesser-known) saluting the Beatle and his extensive catalog. Performers include Conan O'Brien, Weird Al Yankovic, Norah Jones, and Brian Wilson. It's a great chance to see some not-so-obvious acts reinterpret their favorite Harrison classics.
Live at the Hollywood Bowl – The Beatles ($11.72): One of the most eagerly anticipated releases of 2016 for Beatles fans, the long out-of-print album was reissued with crystal-clear sound, reduced crowd noise, and bonus Hollywood Bowl tracks, many never officially released. Overseen by George Martin's son Giles, the collection captures the frenzy and energy surrounding Beatlemania.
Pure McCartney: Deluxe Edition – Paul McCartney ($31.92): Not a typical greatest hits collection, the four-CD Pure McCartney includes tracks personally selected by the musician. In promotional interviews, he stated that the compilation amounts to a "mixtape," which explains the presence of deep album tracks in addition to the big hits.
The Beatles Eight Days A Week Deluxe Blu-ray 2 Disk Set ($36.98) and DVD 2 Disk Set ($29.98): The somewhat controversial Ron Howard-directed documentary chronicles the Beatles' performing years, including rare footage and new interviews with McCartney and Starr. Harrison and Lennon are represented through archival interview footage. The deluxe editions feature bonus material, including five additional performances, a look at Liverpool, and further recollections of specific dates such as Shea Stadium, Japan, and Australia.
Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music (DVD or Blu-ray, $49.99): Recently aired on PBS, the eight-part series explores various aspects of the recording process. The role of the producer, the influence of sampling, and the LP, CD, and MP3 are among the discussed topics. Produced by George Martin shortly before his death, Soundbreaking is a must-watch for any music enthusiast.
LEGO Ideas Yellow Submarine Building Kit ($59.99): Kids and adults will love putting together a yellow submarine that features a removable top, cockpit, periscopes, and rotating propellers. Four Beatles figures (and even Jeremy Hillary Boob, Ph.D.) complete the cute set.
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Success can cause resistance to change but investors must be willing to search for fresh ideas in areas where it is most difficult to demonstrate superior skills.
Speaking at Citywire Montreux 2015, Rasmus Ankersen, author of 'The Gold Mine Effect', said innovative people need to have the courage to change even at the height of their powers or face difficulties further down the line.
Ankersen, who advises businessmen and athletes around the world, stressed the need to keep your ears open for 'talent that whispers' that can drive long-term performance.


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Spokespeople for Playtex, as well as potential acquirers Johnson & Johnson, Kimberly-Clark Corp., Dial Corp., Procter & Gamble Co. and the Blackstone Group private equity fund declined to comment.
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Johnson & Johnson may be the candidate best suited to buy Playtex as a whole, since Playtex's core tampons and baby products businesses would fit into J&J's portfolio, said one analyst. But it would be difficult for any one buyer to make a fit of Playtex's full range of products, which also include Banana Boat suntan lotion and Woolite carpet cleaner. But while J&J's package goods brands have been healthy and growing, the company has focused acquisition activity in recent years on its health-care business.
While Kimberly-Clark would fit equally well with Playtex, the company's recent change in leadership and efforts to bounce back from flat sales and earnings growth would make the timing bad, the analyst said.
Antitrust issues for P&G
P&G could face steep antitrust hurdles in acquiring Playtex's tampon business. P&G Chairman-CEO A.G. Lafley has said repeatedly that P&G's focus for potential acquisitions would be in beauty and health care, plus smaller "tactical" deals in home care.
Dial Corp. Chairman-CEO Herb Baum in years past has mentioned Playtex as a hypothetical merger partner for Dial and has said more recently Dial is considering using its growing cash reserves to make small acquisitions that complement its existing personal- and laundry-care businesses. Buying Playtex would exhaust all of Dial's cash and require taking on debt Mr. Baum has worked hard to pay down over the past two years.
Playtex's debt: $850 million
Any acquirer of Playtex as a whole would need to take on its $850 million in debt in addition to paying a premium to its roughly $475 million market capitalization. That would amount to more than nine times Playtex's 2002 cash flow, a multiple considered rich by industry standards.


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PARIS--Slower sales of baby food in China and dairy products in Europe again hampered Danone SA, as the French dairy giant posted a drop in profit and sales for the first half of the year.
The maker of Activia yogurt and Aptamil baby milk said net profit in the first half fell 37% to EUR608 million ($818 million) from EUR972 million a year earlier, when a one-off capital gain linked to an increase in its stake in a Moroccan dairy firm boosted the result.
Sales fell 5.3% to EUR10.47 billion ($14.1 billion), again dragged down in the second quarter by the baby-food division in China, where an ultimately false food-safety warning from a key supplier last year led to a drastic loss in customers. Sales were also dented by the rise of the euro compared with emerging-market currencies and a sharp increase in milk prices.
On an organic basis--stripping out currency shifts, acquisitions and disposals--sales rose 2.2%, as growth in the U.S. helped offset weakness in other regions. Second-quarter organic growth reached 2.3%, missing analyst expectations.
Danone has been seeking to bounce back from a series of knocks over the past few years, starting with the effects of the economic crisis in Europe, then the food safety warning in Asia to milk-price inflation and volatile emerging-market currencies.
The group recently launched new products in China in an effort to win back consumers' trust, while in Europe it has started axing costs to improve profits.
"In Europe, sales and margins continue to stabilize," Danone Chief Financial Officer Pierre-André Terisse said on a conference call, adding that the rebuilding of baby food in Asia was "just at its beginning."
Danone stuck to its full-year targets. The group expects organic sales growth to reach between 4.5% and 5.5% in the full year and its operating margin to be broadly stable after it fell sharply in the first half.
The French group posted a margin of 11.27% in the first-half, down 1.6 percentage points from a year earlier and lower than consensus forecasts.
Mr. Terisse said Danone would require "strong acceleration" in the second half to reach its targets.
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Why Most Guys Will Never Understand Style
Not all knowledge is created equal.
Most people think they can simply read a blog post and understand style. They think they can read some magazines and understand style.
Heck, a lot of people purchase the Kinowear Bible, thinking they'll understand style.
Ehhhh. WRONG.
As the person selling the course, you probably think I'm insane for telling you that the very same thing I sell is NOT going to help you understand how to dress better.
Maybe I am.
But my responsibility as the owner of this business goes well beyond "selling stuff". It's to make you a better person. Especially when it comes to upgrading your style.
Sometimes, the best way to do that is with a little tough love.
So let me explain why most guys, EVEN my own customers, will never truly "get" style.
The Two Levels Of Knowledge
Knowledge can be split into two levels: 1st hand or 2nd hand.
The difference between a 1st hand knowledge and 2nd determines the level of weight that piece of knowledge has in your life. The degree to which something holds weight is important as it will directly affect your belief about something.
Your belief is determined by the evidence that holds the strongest weight.
To explain this further, let me break it up so you can see a clear difference between the two levels of knowledge.
2nd Hand Knowledge
2nd hand knowledge is the act of acquiring new information about a given subject. For example let's say someone tells you that a badass outfit is as simple as throwing on some dark, raw denim jeans with a pair of wingtips, a great collared shirt and a fresh blazer. In your mind you figure it's "probably" true. You might be able to visualize it. But you will not internalize it.
This is what MOST guys do. They take this first step by doing things like reading blogs, books, magazines, etc. but never actually thinking about the process once they begin to put those ideas into action.
1st Hand Knowledge
An example of 1st hand knowledge is something you experience in your life. For example, say you heard that if you mix ethanol with the extracts of coca cola and X ingredient contained in certain types of household products, you can create a fire that lasts forever. Now, if you read this somewhere this would be 2nd hand knowledge. You may believe it or not, but if you have actually went out, obtained the ingredients, and tried it yourself, you will really know and believe whether it works or not (regardless of what others say). Your 1st hand knowledge will always hold greater weight.
Here's another example.
Guy A receives two dog bites at an early age. Let's say both happen before the age of 5.
Guy B watches 10 movies of dogs biting people. Still before the age of 5.
(Side note: Guy B probably also has terrible parents)
Question: Which of these two do you think will be afraid of dogs?
See the difference?
Personal experience is the key.
This explains why a lot of guys out there who read some of the greatest dating advice out there can't seem to muster up the courage to talk to women. This is because they probably have a 1st hand experience that is sabotaging or contradicting whatever this 2nd hand education is saying.
This also explains why so many men who get into self-help, reading hundreds of books, attending countless seminars, and apparently having "all the answers" are unable to fix their lives and become the millionaires they so "believe" they can become. They usually have some 1st hand experiences that hold them back and neutralize all the surface level, empowering knowledge that they've "learned."
Stop Being A Dreamer… Start Being A Doer
Many people believe that simply knowing some things that "make sense" will change their life.
This is ridiculous.
You will always live by your foundational reality, which is built up primarily of 1st hand reference experiences. If you don't have 1st hand experience, your mind will move on to the next best thing.
You may have all the answers, know all the best "techniques" at success in life, but in order to truly succeed is to believe. All belief is rooted in the order of 1st hand experience > 2nd hand knowledge.
This is why my customers who actually LIVE the principles taught in the Kinowear Bible get the best results.
They don't just read it and move on.
They read a section, think about it, then apply that knowledge to their life by going out and actually buying new clothes.
However, not everyone has the budget to do that. And that's totally fine!
I get a lot of guys saying they don't have the money to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe right from the start.
Here's How To Gain 1st Hand Experience Without Wasting Your Budget
We've already covered that if you want to get a deep, core, internalized understanding of style, you have to LIVE it.
Here's the thing though.
If you don't have the budget to buy a whole new wardrobe, you don't have to.
Here are a few ways to gain 1st hand experience and gain access to a whole new level of comprehensive, without spending a ton of money.
- Spend Time With Your Clothes – In the beginning, it's going to take you longer to get dressed. Don't fight it. Each time you dress yourself you should be thinking about WHY you're doing it. By spending a few extra minutes in the beginning to internalize your reasons why, it's going to help it become automatic and much faster as you progress.
- Go Fake Shopping – Shopping offline, at first, is much better. You'll gain a much more deep sense of what GOOD fabric feels like if you can physically touch it. You'll understand what fits you better if you can actually see it on you. You'll understand what outfits go well together if you shop online. Once you can a true understanding, you can begin to shop online.
- Get Feedback – Sometimes the best experience comes from outside yourself. In my life, I've always made the biggest jumps in progress (in every area of my life) when I had other people look at my question or problem from their own unique perspective. You might think you look like an idiot in a certain outfit, but you might look stunning. The difference is your own mind trying to resist the change. I learned this lesson of accepting and looking for feedback in my college days, and it's given me so many advantages in life it's unbelievable.
Always Look For The Deeper Lesson
Start today to begin forcing yourself to gain 1st hand experience. I'm telling you, it's going to change your life.
Not just with style, but every aspect. It will help you become a better man. Challenging and pushing yourself to constantly strive for new and better heights will transform every aspect of yourself.
When it comes to style, you can choose the avenue that works for you.
If you want to use the Kinowear Bible as your basis, great! I applaud you for being an action taker.
If you want to stick with free stuff, that's great too as long as you're willing to put in the extra work to tie together all the pieces, and spend longer doing so.
Whatever you choose, make sure you're always looking for the deeper connections. You do that through 1st hand experience. Not just lazily skimming blog articles for hours on end, hoping the lessons are going to magically sink into your brain.
Here's A Fun Way To Get Started Right Now
I want you to think about the next outfit you're going to wear.
Maybe even go try a few on, and let me know in the comments what you plan on wearing to your next event. Give it some thought. Try on a few different things.
Then, leave a comment below and let me know what YOU will be wearing the next time you're leaving to hit up the town!