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I bet you won't be surprised when I tell you that most ten year olds don't grow up wishing to be an opera singer. Yes, I'm sure it does happen. But if there's anything I've learnt from the Opera World so far, it is that most of us didn't really know we were going to study opera until late teen years and beyond. Before this, we were doing what normal theatre nerds do: Studying instruments, dancing, acting, singing (naturally) and most possibly dreaming of a career in musical theatre.
In the last week, I have managed to talk to some major names in the industry about how they fell into this world we love and…. Why Opera?
"Honestly? Because I couldn't dance, and so musical theatre was out!"
"I suppose I had to? Not to sound like a cliché, but I feel like it chose me… and I simply couldn't resist!"
"I wanted to do musical theatre but I didn't have the grunt… But I discovered opera when I was studying Musical Theatre at WAAPA! I'd go to the library every night and listen to opera, and I realised Wow! There's so many different pieces! It's like Musical Theatre times a hundred. Opera was just my thing… It was just what I was meant to do."
"I just think my voice is suited to this genre. I did come through a musical theatre background, as I started as a dancer… But they put me in the classical stream of singing at university as my voice was maturing at a young age… After I finished study and two and a half years in the original cast of Phantom of the Opera, I wanted to sing some Brahms but realised I couldn't… So I went back into singing lessons and I just ended up back in classical music and back in opera! I just love it. I love doing intimate 20 people art song recitals, and I also love doing 20 000 people Opera in the Park concerts. Everything in this world has a place of enjoyment for me."
"I've always loved performing on stage and loved music, which led me to musical theatre and opera. Through my study I've come to love the operatic sound specifically. I love the constant striving for the most beautiful, resonant, expressive sound that there is. I love the old and new music that has been written for the operatic genre. I still would love to do some musicals though… Classical roles like Sweeney Todd and Fred Graham in Kiss Me Kate… I love that opera companies are starting to perform the more classical musicals as apart of their repertoire… and I'd love to be apart of that in the future!"
I'm sure you've noticed that most of our top opera singers started by going after a career in Musical Theatre. I know from reading about her that Joyce Didonato's plans were originally to become a music teacher, but even still, Joyce often performs American musical repertoire like "Somewhere Over the Rainbow", and Irving Berlin's "I Love A Piano", featured on her recent Grammy-Award-Winning album. There is no doubt at all that music theatre has played a huge influence and made a huge impact on our world, just like opera had a huge influence in creating musical theatre. Yet somehow we always seem to find these two genres fighting. Can we not just agree that they both exist and are both pretty amazing?!
These two worlds constantly collide and collaborate: From Opera's Bryn Terfel starring in Sweeney Todd recently on West End to Kellie O'Hara recently starring in The Merry Widow at the Metropolitan Opera. Our recent shows at major opera houses have taken the glamour and glitz of Broadway, but after watching A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder it is clear the opera influence is still strong there as well. The worlds are definitely not black and white. Therefore, we musn't turn our noses or backs on each other and instead look for opportunities to dip our toes into either world…Opera IS Music Theatre and I believe as long as there are people who love musicals, there will be people who will love opera too.
I was lucky enough to talk to Kate Miller Heidke, writer of the opera/musical The Rabbits, contemporary singer/opera singer the other week after seeing her perform in Fremantle. I asked her for advice for young artists, such as myself, and she answered: "I feel like I never followed a particular path… I just did what interested me and what I was passionate about. I feel some opera singers fall into an "established route" and they start feeling as if they're in an office job. They go to Germany, they do their auditions and they end up in a life that maybe they never particularly wanted…. But it's an exciting time to BE an opera singer! Everything's getting a little bit experimental and now is a good time to do what YOU want to do."
So maybe now is the time to dip your toes into the world of opera… You may just find that it was the right fit all along… and just in case it is… We have some MORE advice for you to get the right footing in the beginning to a new career:
ADVICE FOR YOUNG ARTISTS (From the cast of Voyage To The Moon):
"The advice I'd give a young singer would be to study your languages and listen to as many recordings as you can… Right from the beginning, work technically. Lots of scales at different speeds. Record yourself and LIKE what you hear. Find a good teacher/mentor who you know is right for you."
"There are so many paths into singing and opera… I'd say follow your dreams and consider the options that you have and take the opportunities when you can. Language is very important and we have a slight disadvantage here in Australia.. Work on your sense of rhythm, I'd also suggest taking up the piano. It's a really useful skill to have; to be able to work out the harmonies and almost to think like a conductor… Once you know what's happening in the orchestra beneath you, the music makes much more sense!"
"Take some risks and have a bit of faith in the path you have taken: Performance psychology never goes to waste! Never underestimate giving yourself good preparation time too. Say no when your gut tells you to and when the opportunity arises, pin back your ears and go for it! Also… Always remind yourself WHY you want to be an opera singer!"
Because YOU want to. Take Kleeman's advice and remind yourself daily about your dreams and aspirations… Remind yourself why you do all this work in the first place. Keep your eyes open and your brain ready for knowledge and you may just fall in love with an old art form that speaks to you.
Thank you so much to Jamie Barton, Joyce Didonato, Kate Miller Heidke, Emma Matthews, Sally Anne Russell and Jeremy Kleeman for their cooperation with this blog. It is brilliant to have this support from these names in the industry on this endeavour.
The O Word will be starting the #WhyOpera? Campaign on our social media pages (Facebook and Twitter) to tell the stories of opera students, young artists, and professionals and why they found themselves in opera…. For most of us aren't that little ten year old, and yet somewhere along the way we get caught in this world we call 'Opera'.
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A lesson in Rest and Play
The path to financial freedom usually involves a lot of hard work.
Long hours, difficult decisions, problem solving and taking risks.
It is important to learn that the quality of your work is determined by the quality of the breaks you take.
This quality of your breaks will determine how quickly and smoothly you will travel along your path to financial freedom.
Overworking is easy to do. Just one more hour. Just one more day or week. Then you will take that rest. Something always comes up and the rest and play becomes a last priority, often missed out on altogether.
What can you delegate?
What can you stop doing in order to get some quality rest and play time?
Where can you be more effective in order to create time and space for rest and play?
How do you rest?
What do you do for fun?
What activities take your mind off work completely, even just for a few moments?
Rest and play doesn't need to take up much time.
Perhaps in between each task you complete you could take five minutes to take a few deep breaths, have a nice cup of tea and enjoy some fresh air.
Without quality breaks, (the type where you aren't thinking about work and checking your email every 2 minutes) you will never get the time to fully recharge.
As entrepreneurs, business owners or parents it can be so hard to draw a line between work, rest and play. Whenever I am needing a reminder I think of this poem.
FIRE ~ Judy Brown
What makes a fire burn
is space between the logs,
a breathing space.
Too much of a good thing,
too many logs
packed in too tight
can douse the flames
almost as surely
as a pail of water would.
So building fires
requires attention
to the spaces in between,
as much as to the wood.
When we are able to build
open spaces
in the same way
we have learned
to pile on the logs,
then we can come to see how
it is fuel, and absence of the fuel
together, that make fire possible.
We only need to lay a log
lightly from time to time.
A fire
simply because the space is there,
with openings
in which the flame
that knows just how it wants to burn
can find its way.
Poem can be found here
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Order Online & get your food To-Go
At O'Charley's, we believe you don't have to dine in our restaurant to experience Southern hospitality and great customer service. That's why we've made O'Charley's To-Go that much more convenient with online ordering. Just tell us what you want with a few clicks and we'll have it ready for you. It's as easy as a slice of our award-winning pie.


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International street theatre artistes to perform in Delhi
New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Five international street theatre artistes will perform here to mark Children's Day celebrations.
The artistes will perform at the DLF Promenade Mall in south Delhi, and it is the first time that they are coming to India. They will celebrate the Children's Day weekend by performing on November 13-14.
Showcasing their skills will be Michael Anthony Bonnici aka DynaMike, an award-winning busker hailing from Vancouver, Canada; Katay Santos, a circus show performer, who after intensive training in the circus school of Cuba and Wuqiao (China), will bring acts filled with acrobatics on chairs and risky performances with Chinese pots.
There will also be Daniel Warr Dado, a magician and clown, with Maple Staplegun, an Australian performer, in tow. She will display her prowess at hula hoop manipulations mixed with improvisations and physical comedy.
Artist Francisco Luis Vita Roldan from Spain will also entertain the audience with his comic timing. Each show will be for 30 minutes.


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Athlete Career Program
In 2012, the IFSC launched the Athlete Career Program to assist elite athletes make the transition from the sports world to the professional world. The program relies on two complementary objectives that are often hard to achieve for elite athletes: access to educational programs adapted to athletes' constraints, and access to select job opportunities.
With this in mind, the IFSC entered into an agreement with Outdoor Sports Valley (OSV), a certified industry cluster that offers services in line with the objectives listed above. Outdoor Sports Valley is based in Annecy, France, a unique entry point into the European headquarters of some of the largest and most successful international companies in the outdoor industry.
OSV has developed three educational programs specializing in the outdoor industry: the MSc in Sports Industry Management, the Bachelor's Degree in "Performance Sports Textile & Footwear," and the new Bachelor's Degree in "International Sales Specialists in Sports". For more information on these programs please visit the following website: edu.outdoorsportsvalley.org.
- By choosing the MSc in Sports Industry Management proposed by the EM Lyon Business School you will:
- Study management within the specifics of the Sports and Outdoor Industry
- Gain privileged access to Outdoor Sports Valley, a consortium of nearly 230 international Sports and Outdoor Industry companies
- Study in France and China with an international cohort
- Obtain academic knowledge and hands-on experience
These degrees will allow companies in the outdoor sports industry to recruit recent graduates who are not only passionate about the industry, but are also well trained, globally-minded, and have the natural instincts to develop a career in outdoor sports.
- The Athlete Career Program is run in collaboration with the IFSC Athletes' Commission, supervised by the IFSC Sport Manager and is focused on:
- Personalizing tutoring and courses adapted to accommodate the athlete's sport schedules
- Ensuring that athletes follow the University studies regulations (with the exception of class schedules)
- Athletes will be requested to show diligence in their studies to benefit from the program. A tutoring committee made of representatives of the University, the IFSC, and a company will be in charge of following up on the athlete's educational path.


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Plymouth slumped to their fourth Sky Bet League One defeat of the season after losing 3-1 to Blackpool at a rain-swept Home Park.
Blackpool took advantage after Argyle were reduced to 10 men for the third home game in a row following the 65th-minute dismissal of centre-back Ryan Edwards for a second bookable offence.
The score was 1-1 at that stage but Blackpool were ahead within six minutes when captain Jimmy Ryan sent an angled 20-yard drive past Luke McCormick.
Blackpool then wrapped up their fourth win of the campaign when substitute Nathan Delfouneso sent an even better long-range drive skidding off the surface and past McCormick in the 86th minute.
The Seasiders had taken a first-minute lead when full-back Colin Daniel's 20 yard strike took a late deflection off a Plymouth defender and beat McCormick.
Plymouth threw everything at their visitors in order to level and were rewarded in the 49th minute when Sonny Bradley headed in David Fox's inswinging corner.
The game changed following Edwards' second booking, though, with the defender handed his marching orders following a foul on Blackpool attacker Kyle Vassell.
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Tom McSorley previews Ottawa's Latin Film Festival
Food, film and cervesas... Tom McSorley tells Hallie what's in store for this year's edition of the Latin Film Festival:
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Tom McSorley's review: 'Enemy' with Jake Gyllenhaal
In this new Canadian thriller, Jake Gyllenhaal sees double. Tom McSorley reviews Enemy:
Tom McSorley says Non-Stop isn't worth your time, unless maybe, you're on a plane:
Another high-profile film that debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May is arriving in Ottawa. Nebraska is a road movie about a son who takes his aging father from Montana to Nebraska by car to claim a million-dollar sweepstakes prize:


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Youth First is one of the only LGBTQ-focused programs in North Texas that addresses the challenges LGBTQ teens face at home, school and in the community.
Serving middle and high school aged youth, 12-18 years old, Youth First equips them with the tools and resources they need to lead authentic lives. Family ties are strengthened, peer support networks are built and mental health is supported through activities that build confidence and address the specific issues that LGBTQ teens face during their critical and formative years. In addition, Youth First provides programming and resources for parents and families.
Support Groups and Education Reduce High-Risk Behaviors
- Gender Identity Night
- HIV and STD prevention
- Healthy Relationships Group
- Coming Out Support
- Homework help and job readiness
- LGBTQ History Classes
- S.T.A.Y (Saving Teens and Youth)
Social Programming Decreases Social Isolation
- Friday Family Dinners
- Game Nights
- Movie Nights
- Fieldtrips (Musicals/Shows, Dallas Zoo, Six Flags, etc.)
- Pride Ball Prom
- Holiday Parties
Creative Self-Expression and Community Involvement Builds Self-Esteem
- Art, Theater, and Writing clubs
- Summer Creative Works Program
- University of Drag
- Karaoke Nights
- Community Involvement (Feeding the homeless, volunteering at Humane Society, etc.)
Behavioral Health Services Strengthen Coping Skills
- LGBTQ focused mental health and substance abuse for youth.
- Behavioral Health counseling services are available for teens in either individual, group or family settings.
- Click here for behavioral health services.
Program Activities
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Gender Identity Night
A support group for transgender, gender non-conforming, gender questioning or youth anywhere else on the gender spectrum! This is one of Youth First's most popular programs, and is led by transgender facilitators. Every Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Healthy Relationships
In partnership with The Turning Point, we facilitate discussions about sex, consent and defining healthy boundaries and relationships. Few schools provide sex education and fewer cover LGBTQ-specific content. In order to reduce high-risk behavior among youth, education is critical.
Homework Help
During the school year, many students find themselves needing extra help editing a paper, studying for exams, or completing assignments. Our homework help program provides youth with assistance and resources to succeed in school. The computer lab is equipped with Wi-Fi, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and printing capabilities.
S.T.A.Y (Saving Teens and Youth)
STAY is a monthly support group for youth experiencing depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, bullying or anything else that is that may be causing pain or loneliness. This group is facilitated by a Licensed Master Social Worker and will allow youth to receive encouragement, education and coping skills while gaining support from peers going through similar things.
There is also a simultaneous parent STAY group that focuses on warning signs, how to talk to your kids about tough topics, and parents sharing experiences and offering support to one another.
STAY youth and parents support groups occur every third Wednesday of the month.
Friday Family Dinner sponsored by Mercado 369
Each week, we gather LGBTQ youth and chosen family or guests to have a family-style meal all together. Activities follow after dinner. Dinner is served every Friday at 7 p.m. If you are interested in donating food for Friday Family Dinner, click here to contact us.
Pride Ball Prom
The Pride Ball Prom is a unique "come as you are" prom for LGBTQ and allied youth 12-18 to celebrate who you are! Our 2018 Pride Ball Prom was a huge hit with about 150 youth in attendance! Stay tuned for details on the 2019 Pride Ball prom. We will have dancing, catered food, crowning of a Prom King, Queen and In-Between, and a photo booth.
Art Club
This program provides materials, instruction and support for youth seeking a creative outlet. An annual summer art camp and art show (in the summer) allow youth to share their art with the community.
Writing Club
Writing can be a powerful form of self-expression and means of having a voice in the world. Each Tuesday youth will have the opportunity to discuss your fiction, nonfiction, or poetry with professional authors and editors who will encourage you in your writing and help you hone your skills to create the best work possible.
University of Drag
U Drag is a program led by local amateur and professional drag king and queen volunteer instructors that teach youth about the history and culture of drag, hair and makeup, costume design, building a drag persona, stage presence, and more! U Drag takes the art of drag out of the club seen and makes it an accessible form of positive self-expression for LGBTQ and allied youth. This 10-week program culminates in a U Drag showcase where participants can show off what they learned and educate the Dallas community about the art of drag as a form of self-expression for youth! Stay tuned for more details on 2019 University of Drag Program!
Contact Us
Youth First: 214-540-4471
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Connect With Us
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OPEN: Tue & Wed 4-9 p.m.; Fri 4-10 p.m.; Saturday hours vary
CLOSED: Sun, Mon, Thurs
*Check the calendar above, as operating hours may change due to special programming or events.
Get involved with Youth First
- Click here to be a Youth First sponsor.
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Union Service Public Commission (UPSC), declares the schedule for personality test and interview for Civil Service (Main). Earlier, UPSC conducted a written examination in order to shortlist the candidates for the personality test and interview. Candidates can check the interview dates by visiting the official website of the UPSC.
Candidature of these candidates is provisional subject to their being found eligible in all respects. The candidates will be required to produce the original certificates in support of their claims pertaining to age, educational qualifications, community, physical handicap and other documents such as questionnaire, attestation form and TA form, etc. at the time of their personality test. The formats of SC/ST/OBC and PH certificates and questionnaire, attestation form and TA form, etc. can be downloaded from the website of the commission. They are, therefore, advised to keep the said documents ready with them.
Personality tests will be held in the office of the Union Public Service Commission at Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069. The candidates who do not receive communication regarding their personality test, should immediately contact the office of the commission through letter or on Phone: 011-23385271, 011-23381125, 011-23098543 or Fax: 011-23387310, 011-23384472.
Important dates:
- Interview/ Personality test starts on : 9th April, 2014
- Interview/ Personality test ends on: 2nd May, 2014
In order to check the schedule, click here.
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Ayurveda College Online
Narayana Ayurveda and Yoga Academy is a registered school with Yoga Alliance, and our professional Ayurveda programs have been reviewed by National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)and meet their requirements for professional membership. Our professional Ayurveda Programs are approved and regulated by Texas Workforce Comission-Career School and Colleges.
Ayurveda Counselor
*Winter Session-January 2019
*Spring Session-March 2019
Ayurveda Practitioner
*Winter Session-January 2019
*Yoga STUDIES
*Yoga Teacher Training- February 2019
Note: Our Yoga studies are not regulated by Texas Workforce Commission.
We offer recognized certificate and diplomas in Ayurvedic Medicine, Yoga Therapy and Yoga Teacher Training.
Free Ayurveda Consultation Sign up
Community Events
Earth's Day, April 22 at 1 PM- Free Nadi (Pulse) and Free Jyotish Vedic Astrology consultation at our booth at Radha Madhav Dham, Austin
July 1 thru 3 Ayurveda Camp Series at Radha Madhav Dham
July 28 at 2 PM- Free Nadi (Pulse) and Free Ayurveda Wellness consultation as part of Student Internship at St Edwards University, South Congress Avenue. Pre-Registration required.
July 29 at 1 PM- Free Nadi (Pulse) and Free Ayurveda Wellness consultation as part of Student Internship at St Edwards University. Pre-Registration required.
Having Fun with Ayurveda Make your own Ayurvedic skin salves & face cleanser for acne, Ayurvedic soap with turmeric and manjistha for troubled skin, and/or Kajal (Ayurvedic eyeliner).We will also make an ayurvedic candle- a Ghee Lamp with camphor. We will also have fun with Ayurvedic food colors. 4 Hour Workshop - $60. Open to the Public and young adults. July 2018 (Dates TBD)
Our programs are a mix of online, distance learning, and onsite internships. We also have plenty of community and public workshops that we encourage students to attend.
Please use the CONTACT FORM for quicker response time.
Our admin office location for yoga programs in Austin, Texas.
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Yoga Therapy
Courses offered in Canada and International countries
National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA) exam
Students may decide to follow the NAMA (National Ayurvedic Medical Association) Ayurveda Counselor curriculum for 600 Hours and Ayurveda Practitioner for 1000-1500 hours in order to qualify for a board examination. This enables the student to take a qualifying exam offered by NAMA, enabling them for a CERTIFIED AYURVEDA COUNSELOR label, or, CERTIFIED AYURVEDA PRACTITIONER LABEL. https://www.namacb.org/


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It's Almost the Weekend! What Will You See?
"Labor Day" arrives in theaters on Friday, January 31. Most of the time, Adele lives a reclusive life with her young son, Henry. Ever since her husband left her, Adele has trouble trusting the world. Fate pushes her out of her comfort zone when a desperate fugitive forces Adele and Henry to offer him shelter. His presence around the house could change everything. Jason Reitman's drama has a PG-13 rating for brief violence, mature content and thematic material.
"That Awkward Moment" focuses on three cocky friends who are trying to navigate the modern dating world. When Mikey experiences some major heartbreak, his two best pals, Daniel and Jason, promise that they'll stay single in solidarity. No sooner have they made the pact than romance starts blooming, putting their friendship to the test. The romantic comedy has an R rating for language and mature content. Tom Gormican directs.
"Brightest Star" arrives in limited theaters on January 31. Maggie Kiley directs the comedic drama. A young man fresh out of college attempts to pick up the pieces of his life after his dream girl puts an end to their relationship. Trying to impress her enough to revive their old spark, the young man sets out on a journey to find his true calling. The film has not been rated.
"Best Night Ever" follows the wild misadventures of Claire and her best friends. In celebration of Claire's upcoming wedding, Claire, Leslie, Janet and Zoe head to the only city that promises enough fun and thrills for the four of them. Once in Las Vegas, the girls take things a little too far. "Best Night Ever" has an R rating for strong crude and mature content, graphic nudity, language and drug use. Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer direct.
"At Middleton" traces an unconventional campus romance. While touring a potential college with her daughter, Edith makes a connection with one of the other parents. As George and Edith get to know each other, they stray from the tour and end up discovering more about the campus, and about themselves, than they ever expected. Adam Rodgers directs. The R rating is due to mature content and drug use.
In "Tim's Vermeer," one man has an important mission. Tim Jenison wants to find out how the renowned Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer, managed to capture a photo realistic painting style before the camera was in existence. The journey to answer this question takes Jenison on an international chase, revealing some surprising insights about the past and the nature of art. The documentary from Teller has a PG-13 rating for strong language.
Continuing Films
"Ride Along" is a comedy from Tim Story about the lengths one man will go to impress his future family. Angela's gruff, protective older brother, James, isn't so sure he wants Ben as part of the family. To see if Ben is worthy of his sister, James invites him along during an especially dangerous day on the job. "Ride Along" has a PG-13 rating for mature content, brief strong language and sequences of violence.
"Lone Survivor" recreates Operation Red Wings, a 2005 mission in Afghanistan that threatened the lives of Navy SEALs. After encountering a group of locals, the team members need to think quickly. The outcome could easily spell either life or death, meaning that this is one of the most integral choices the SEALs will ever make. "Lone Survivor" has an R rating for strong bloody war violence and pervasive language. Peter Berg directs.
"The Nut Job" features the voice talents of Will Arnett, Liam Neeson and other stars. A squirrel with a taste for trouble gets himself banished from his community. Ever resourceful, Surly lands on a plan that could change his fortunes forever. If he can pull off a nut store heist, Surly's winter will be looking up. The PG rating is due to mild action and rude humor. Peter Lepeniotis directs.
In "Frozen," a brave princess sets off across an unforgiving wilderness to track down her sister. Anna is tough, but even she can't carry out her quest alone, especially with dangers lurking. Fortunately for Anna, she manages to rally together a band of helpers, including a reindeer and a snowman. "Frozen" has a PG rating for mild rude humor and some action. Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee direct.
"Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" sees Chris Pine taking on the eponymous role. Strange patterns in the stock market lead an undercover CIA agent to suspect that Russian masterminds could be plotting the downfall of the United States economy. Traveling to Russia to confront the problem, Ryan soon finds his life in grave danger. The PG-13 rating is due to brief strong language and sequences of intense action and violence. Kenneth Branagh directs the suspenseful action thriller.


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President Barack Obama may have won re-election Tuesday, but Republican candidates won in every local, state and national matchup on Barrow County ballots. Local voters gave Republican Mitt Romney a 3:1 margin over President Obama with 18,719 votes for the Republican and 6,019 for the President. The county's increasingly strong Republican presence this time also swept into office the Republicans in the three locally contested races. Sheriff Jud Smith won a second term by overwhelming Democrat James Scott Sr. by a margin of 4:1. The final tally Tuesday night, including all absentee and advance votes, was 19,099 to 5,234. The race for the District 3 seat on the Barrow County Board of Commissioners was much closer. Incumbent Steve Worley won by a margin of less than 2:1, receiving 2,048 votes to challenger Johnny Smith's 1,338.
For the full story, see the Nov. 7 issue of the Barrow Journal.
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Endless fun guaranteed for kids during bath time with this lovely cloud bath toy. Fill, lift, rain and repeat! Lovely tip: Collect all bath toys for extra fun! Or place it in the kids room as decoration, maybe even cozy next to your cloud light. Size: 9.5 x 5.5 x 5 cmMaterial: BPA and lead free PVC
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Super cute pear light available in three colours. These eco-friendly lights are child safe and made from BPA- and phthalate free PVC; and give a soft glow when turned on. Because they are LED lights, they never get hot ensuring safe use in children's rooms! Size: 14 cm Material: BPA- and lead-free PVC The light works with 3 LR44 batteries (included)
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Genus Chiton.
The character which distinguishes the chitons proper from the Oscabrelles (Chitonellus), is that the dorsal plates of shell are comparatively large, much wider transversely than longitudinally, and all in contact with, and overlapping each other. This genus includes a large number of species, which are scattered over all seas, except in the very rocky shore, in greater or less abundance, fast adhering by the broad foot, exactly in the manner of limpets. The largest species are found on the tropical coasts of America, where some attain the gigantic dimensions of four, five, and even six inches in length. The Chiton spiniferus of Chili is said to reach the size last mentioned. The shells are much prized by conchologists, and they are consequently sought by collectors in foreign countries, though the operation is sometimes attended with danger. I have myself collected some kinds, of large size, on the shores of Jamaica, among sharp and rugged rocks, where the surf dashing in breaks over the naturalist at almost every wave, drenching him, of course, and often buffeting him against the rocks, and washing his prize from his hands the very moment he has detached it from its hold.
The mode in which Chitons are procured requires some skill and practice, as if they are touched without being detached in an instant, they increase their adhesion so greatly as to defy all efforts to remove them without lacerating the edges of the mouth, and thus spoiling them as cabinet-specimens. An old knife, that has the tip


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I used to think of myself as an avid Blackberry user. And then I met the Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate…
Android is the future. You'd be the wiser for realizing it sooner rather than later. :)
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Popular freshwater ikan patin is at a risk of being categorised as an endangered species if the water quality of Sungai Temerloh continues to deteriorate.
However, such a scenario would not happen overnight, but instead it could take between 30 and 40 years due to global warming.
International Islamic University Malaysia's Marine Science Department head Associate Professor Dr Nur Nazifah Mansor said murky river water could lead to fish contracting diseases.
"Sometimes, this will result in death, and some diseases might delay the growth of fish or affect their quality. All these factors are damaging effects for aquaculture and fish farming."
Nazifah, who studied fish health and disease, said practising proper farming methods, including feeding fish with suitable pellets and obtaining fish fry from recognised farms, could improve caged fish farming techniques.
Former state Fisheries Department director Datuk Adnan
Hussain said climate change could have affected the growth of ikan patin.
He said earlier this year, the water level in Sungai Pahang rose and dropped fast, which resulted in change in water temperature.
He said this affected the caged fish farming industry.
He said checks by the department revealed that the supply for ikan patin was stable despite the growing demand.
"There is a high demand from restaurant operators in the Klang Valley and we estimate that between 10 and 15 tonnes of fish are transported to Kuala Lumpur every week," he said, adding that the ikan patin production in Temerloh was around 45 metric tonnes a month.
A Fisheries Department spokesman said murky river water could cause mud to enter fish gills, causing respiratory problems, growth delays and death of fish.
"This could be the case in Sungai Pahang, which has caused ikan patin to require more time to grow before they can be sold.
"Fish needs oxygen to survive and a lack of oxygen could be harmful," he said.
Pertubuhan Pelindung Khazanah Alam Malaysia (Peka) president Puan Sri Shariffa Sabrina Syed Akil said logging, especially in Ulu Tembeling near Taman Negara in Jerantut, had affected cage fish farms in Sungai Pahang.
She said the drop in harvest had affected the livelihood of fish breeders.
"Logging upstream and the clearing of hillslopes contributed to the prolonged dry season and floods, which resulted
in the drop in river water level."
"Peka had, in 2015, raised concerns about sand mining along Sungai Pahang and logging upstream," she said, adding that the authorities should keep the situation in check as the livelihood of many depended on it.
Restaurant operators affected by low supply of 'ikan patin'
No trip to Temerloh can be considered complete without tasting ikan patin dishes.
Dubbed the "ikan patin town", restaurants in Temerloh offer many ikan patin dishes, including crowd-favourite ikan patin masak tempoyak (silver catfish cooked in fermented durian paste).
Restaurants will be filled to the brim during weekends and public holidays, with some travelling from neighbouring states to taste the delicacies.
Go'bang Maju restaurant operator Muhammad Rizal Muhammad Rosli said his outlets were always a hit among customers.
The 39-year-old, who had been in the eatery business for more than 20 years, said although there were no reports of shortage, he noticed that at times, fish farmers could not meet the growing demand.
"I require about 10 tonnes of ikan patin every month to be distributed to four restaurants," he said.
"I used to buy fish from a regular supplier, but lately, I am forced to depend on more than one supplier. Demand is there all year round and a drop in supply will affect my business.
"Sometimes, my suppliers cannot provide the required amount due to the monsoon and El Nino phenomenon. I am forced to get my supply from other suppliers, who, at times, demand a high price. But, I am left with no choice."
Rizal also operates an outlet in Kuantan and two in Kuala Lumpur, which requires him to supply to the outlets several times a week.
Restaurant operator Kamariah Sidek, 37, said she had to ensure there was continuous supply of ikan patin at her eatery near Sungai Temerloh.
She said hundreds of people would flock to food stalls near the river during weekends and public holidays, and failure to provide enough supply meant that they were losing customers.
"My customers include top government officials and VIPs, and their only concern is the taste of the fish. We have to ensure that there is no shortage of supply.
"The monsoon and dry season result in a drop in supply, and even if there is supply, the size of fish is small and the price, expensive.
The mother-of-three said, sometimes, customers had to pay more to eat the fish due to limited supply.
She said the price of a cooked ikan patin, which was RM7 several years ago, was now between RM12 and RM14.


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CHINA'S political leaders have recently been affirming the role of private property, market competition, and individual initiative in their country's economic development. Spain's prime minister has just told his Socialist Party's congress that ''statism'' must be reduced and private initiative expanded if Spain's economy is to move ahead. All this craze for capitalism from circles that have historically seen their mission as one of eliminating capitalist ethos and organization must give many Americans just a bit of satisfaction. After all, commitment to a private-property-based economy has been a central element in the American ideology from this country's beginnings.
Since we can legitimately claim to be among the first, and the most wholehearted, of ''capitalist-roaders,'' we have some responsibility for advising new converts to the idea about what it is really like and why it has worked so well for so long in the United States. As I read pronouncements from Spain and China, I get the impression that much of capitalism's newfound appeal comes primarily from the belief that it can stimulate faster economic growth. Fair enough. But there is another side to the historic vitality and legitimacy of capitalism in the US which may get overlooked - indeed, which we may not remember clearly enough ourselves.
The very best way to recall this second essential attribute is to think about the events of Sunday, Jan. 4, 1914. Automaker Henry Ford met with several of his company's executives in his Highland Park, Mich., office. The meeting had been called to discuss employee wages for the coming year. Ford Motors' minimum wage was then $2 a day, an amount generally in line with what American industry was paying. That rate is low compared with present-day wages, of course, but not nearly as much lower as it appears. A dollar would buy much more in those days - when a loaf of bread, a bar of Ivory soap, and a pound of sugar each cost about 8 cents, a bed sheet 35 cents, a pair of women's pumps $3.35, and a nine-day all-expense-paid cruise to Bermuda just $46!
Henry Ford told his colleagues that he wanted to raise the minimum significantly, and he had various calculations of what the company could afford posted on an old blackboard in the office. Charles Sorensen was one of those present with Ford that cold January morning, and years later he wrote a detailed account of what happened: ''Mr. Ford . . . had me transfer figures from profits column to labor costs - $2 million, $3 million, $4 million. With that daily wage figures rose from a minimum of $2 to $2.50 and $3.'' Two of the executives present began protesting and ridiculing Ford's attempt. ''This didn't sit well with Mr. Ford, who kept telling me to put more figures down - $3.50, $3.75, $4, four hours, Mr. Ford stepped up to the blackboard. 'Stop!' he said. 'Stop it, Charlie; it's all settled. $5 a day minimum pay and at once.' '
Thus were real wages at Ford increased 150 percent companywide. Henry Ford took this extraordinary action - arguably the most dramatic step in the history of US industry - without any pressure from workers; the company was not even unionized. He made his decision over the protests of his fellow executives, who thought it would bankrupt the company. And after word of the pay raise had reverberated across the country and around the world, he was denounced by many business leaders, who believed massive harm would result to all US business from this ''dangerous precedent.'' The action seems even more startling when we realize that as Ford raised wages, he lowered the price of his car, the Model T. Priced at $850 in 1908, the Model T was sold at steadily reduced rates until, in 1926, it cost $295!
What Ford did proved to be good business. As prices dropped and wages rose, American workers were able to buy many more cars - Ford cars included. Of course , it was the introduction of innovative assembly line procedures that made possible dramatic increases in productivity - without which Henry Ford's experiment really would have been folly, rather than genius. But the $5 day cannot be understood just as an imaginative economic calculation. Ford took that dramatic step on Jan. 4, 1914, because he believed it was the right thing to do. It was the responsibility of American business, he maintained, to ''abolish poverty.'' Whatever his faults, and surely Henry Ford had some, he believed in the idea of democratic capitalism. In this view, the country's private-property-based economy existed for something more than making businessmen rich; its moral claim lay in its capacity to deliver an ever higher standard of living to the population at large - capitalism committed to democratic and equalitarian ends.
''The idea that everybody can become a capitalist,'' wrote Leon Sampson, a brilliant young American socialist, in 1935, ''is an American conception of capitalism. . . . Who has ever heard a responsible spokesman of European capitalism announce that it is the aim of, let us say, the French or the English 'system' to 'abolish poverty.' ''
American capitalism hasn't always lived up to such high standards. But it often has and this, far more than the abstracted, technocratic idea that capitalism accords well with the requirements for economic growth, is the source of its force and legitimacy. We should stress to new admirers of capitalism that the system has a history of proud achievement - when it has been forcefully committed to an equalitarian and democratic mission.


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Wednesday, August 6, 2008
Grain Contracts: Floods and Price Fluctuations
What is a grain farmer obligated to do when a flood causes loss of a crop? Is the farmer still obligated to deliver grain under forward contracts? If the flood causes the market price of grain to increase, can the farmer demand more than the contract price? What damages might be assessed against the farmer if he fails to deliver the grain? This, and many other questions are addressed in a report from the University of Illinois: "Grain Contracts, High Prices, Floods, and Failure to Deliver." The report is authored by Donald L. Uchtmann, a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, A. Bryan Endres, an Assistant Professor in the same department, and Stephanie B. Johnson, a law student at the University of Illinois.
The 4-page report, which may be of interest to contracts profs, begins by explaining:
The 2008 flood wreaked havoc on farmland throughout the Midwest. In addition to destroying thousands of acres of crops, the floods have contributed to an increase in grain prices compared to the fall of 2007. The flooding has some grain farmers wondering what to do if they cannot deliver on "forward contracts" to sell grain entered into before their crops were lost to the floodwaters.
Also, some elevators may be wondering what would happen if an unscrupulous farmer who contracted to sell gain to the elevator when prices were lower were to ignore these contracts for future delivery and, instead, sell the grain on a higher spot market. For example, what are the likely legal consequences if a farmer ignores a contract entered into in the fall of 2007 to deliver 2008 corn at harvest for a price under $4/bushel and, instead, sells the corn on the cash market after harvest at, say, $5/bushel?
Here's the abstract of the questions raised by the report:
This article addresses important issues arising when a farmer's crop is lost to floodwaters or when market prices rise much higher than the contract prices negotiated when grain prices were lower. Is a grain contract binding if it was never signed by the farmer? Does the inability of a farmer to harvest a crop because of flood provide an excuse for the farmer not to deliver grain as required by contract? What if a farmer harvests a crop but prefers to sell it at a higher price than the contract price negotiated before a rise in grain prices? What damages might be assessed against a farmer who fails to deliver grain as required by contract? Is a farmer still liable for breach of contract damages if the farmer files bankruptcy? This article is part of a law-related educational program for Illinois family farmers made possible by a gift from the Illinois Bar Foundation. The assistance of the Agricultural Law Section Council of the Illinois State Bar Association in reviewing the article also is appreciated.
[Meredith R. Miller]


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Organizational information: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for-profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, and approximately 20 other funding sources. The Indianapolis Senior Law Project provides a full range of free civil legal services to clients who reside in a 20-county service area in Central Indiana.
Position Description: ILS has a two year grant from the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to provide direct legal representation to endangered adults statewide who are the victim of a crime. This includes representation to halt ongoing abuse, along with representation to ease or eliminate the effects of the criminal behavior. The project will include two attorneys, located in Indianapolis and South Bend, to assist persons throughout Indiana. The attorneys will work the Indiana Adult Protective Services Program and other groups that serve older and disabled adults to identify victims who desire and will benefit from individual legal representation. This position offers an opportunity for someone committed to poverty law, to equal access to justice, and to providing assistance to victimized endangered adults, both seniors and the disabled.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Represent endangered adults who are the victim of a crime.
• Work with Adult Protective Services and other groups to develop a referral network to identify clients that can benefit from this project.
Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401k plan, a flex benefit plan, and generous vacation and sick leave. The attorney may be eligible for the ILS loan repayment assistance program (LRAP) as well as the Indiana Bar Foundation LRAP, LSC LRAP, College Cost Reduction Access Act and Higher Education Opportunity Act LRAP. ILS will pay up to $2,500 in moving expenses if the successful applicant needs to move from another city.
• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout southern and central Indiana.
• Interest in working with endangered adults who are victims of a crime.
To Apply: Please send a resume, list of 3 references with email addresses and telephone numbers, law school transcript and legal writing sample to Dennis Frick, Director, Senior Law Project, Indiana Legal Services, Inc., 151 North Delaware Street, Suite 1800, Indianapolis, IN 46204, [email protected].


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Indian Seafood Dishes
Within India it is far more common to see curries made with seafood that elsewhere in the world, as it is widely available and easily sourced from the thousands of miles of coastline indigenous to the countries boundaries. The seas of south and east asia provide a fantastic array of seafood, and prawns are especially sought after for use in a wide range of dishes, primarily because while being so full of flavor they do not over-dominate the complexity and taste of the sauce and it's composite ingredients.
All good Indian restaurants will offer a variety of options to provide the body of each curry, be it meat, vegetable or chicken. However unlike meats, prawns simply work with all of the different styles and temperatures of curry thanks to the natural subtlety of their flavor, and thanks to this they are a sound choice when looking to try an unfamiliar dish.
Indian Vindaloo
Indian vindaloo dishes are perhaps the most famous of all curries, offering an unashamedly intense experience that is full of heat thanks to plenty of chillies and Garam Masala infused into a tomato based sauce. A truly great vindaloo will make the sauce the star of the show, and rather than chunks of meat or vegetable, prawns serve this option superbly as they are slight enough to become a feature of the meal rather than the focus. Other curries such as Madras and Baltis are there for those looking to enjoy hunkier meals, soaked up with plenty of naan and rice. Vindaloo is simply best enjoyed with prawns, as maybe a roti or two to scoop up the sauce.
At the other end of the spectrum prawns also work great with more easier going dishes, such as Korma, Dopiaza or Tikka Massala, where as a substitute for meat they can really help to unlock the deeper flavors in the sauce.
Indian Prawn Recipes
An excellent way to enjoy prawns as part of a meal, especially for the uninitiated or more conservative diner, would be to try them as a part of a starter. King Tandoori prawns are a classic appetizer, and great for waking up the senses to the spicy delights that will follow in the main course. Other good options include Karwari prawns, that are infused with light spices and coconut, and also simple skewered prawns with plenty of garlic and coriander to get the taste buds really racing.
It's no surprise that many top Indian chefs focus so heavily upon seafood within their menus, and opting for prawns can serve to genuinely enlighten as to how certain spices and textures complement each other. With such a great versatility, it's also worth mentioning that prawns are nutritionally a sound option being low in calories and fat and packed with plenty of essential vitamins.


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UAL: f/1.3 MA Documentary Film Graduation Show;
5th December 2017
Ana Baquero - Mi Tia Piky
"My Aunt Piky is a short documentary that explores the memories of the director's family secrets."
Raquel Teixeira - On the Move
"On the Move goes from Portugal to Vietnam on a journey into peoples' stories on the longest train trip in the world: 17 thousand kilometres, 17 trains and across 11 countries."
Virgilio Oliveira - Douro, Symphony of a River
"A poetic journey through the sights and sounds of the Douro river, from nature to human presence."
Kartel Brown - Karnage Kills
"An intimate portrait of a young London grime artist who happens to be an out and proud gay man, living and spitting his truth for all to hear."
Followed by performance by Karnage Kills
6th December 2017
Matthew Wyatt - Estranged
"An estranged grandfather invites his twenty three year old grandson to meet him for the very first time in Luca, Italy, beginning a journey to understand a troubling past and prepare for the unlikely meeting."
Rubban Shakeel - Bubbli
"A Pakistani transgender rights activist in a country that is hostile to transsexuality."
Abbie Stewart - The London African Gospel Choir
"A short 15 min documentary following a group of musicians that all have one thing in common: Africa."
Follwed by a performance of The London African Gospel Choir
7th December 2017
Nicole Krättli - Madgascar, The Dying Paradise
"The majority of Madagascar's forest has already been destroyed and the situation threatens to get even worse."
Ines Alves - At the Crossroad
"A personal journey through the city of Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, after 40 years of independence from Portugal."
Ethan Wong - Enter the Lion
" An observational documentary film on the Lion Dance Community in London and the three performers who have devoted themselves to keeping the legacy of this tradition alive. "
Performance TBD
8th December 2017
Sonja Madani - Love Child
" In this documentary, the filmmaker undertakes a personal journey to explore how her birth as an illegitimate child shaped her experiences and the lives of her family."
Linnea de la Chapelle - Tunhamn 59°55′35″N 22°10′55″E
"Sea as far as the eye can see, self-built electricity, and outdoor toilets - this is the home of a family on a remote island in Finland, but also a lifestyle that is slowly dying out."
Marie Eissing - Philipp und ich
"A personal portrait about the filmmaker's relationship with her severely disabled brother."
Followed by a panel "Women in Documentary Film"
Confirmed panelist BAFTA award winning Hilary Durman.


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BDA insists on coherent strategy for amalgam phase down
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The gradual reduction in the use of dental amalgam must be supported by investment in strategies to prevent tooth decay, particularly in England and Northern Ireland, where no national oral health improvement schemes for children currently exist, says the BDA, in response to the consultation on the UK's implementation of the EU Regulation on Mercury, which comes into force next year.
The BDA believes this is necessary to support the requirement for countries to have a national plan in place by July 2019 on the measures they will employ to phase down the use of amalgam in restorations. The BDA believes that the scale of the phase down is such that it also needs to be supported by investment in research and development into alternative materials to amalgam.
By July 2018, the EU Regulation stipulates that placing amalgam restorations in under-15s and pregnant/breastfeeding women should be restricted to instances when it is "deemed strictly necessary by the dental practitioner based on the specific medical needs of the patient".
The BDA has strongly argued against plans proposed for Wales to define a restricted list of clinical scenarios in which the placement of an amalgam filling would be acceptable. The best interests of each individual patient are paramount and such a list could not possibly cover all situations in which a clinician might find it necessary to recommend the use of dental amalgam.
While prohibitions on specific drugs or medical procedures in pregnancy are often based on the precautionary principle, the BDA is concerned that the proposed restrictions are not based on any evidence of health risks. The BDA draws DEFRA's attention to the comprehensive review of the safety and efficacy of amalgam by the European Commission's Scientific Committee on Emerging and Newly Identified Health Risks (SCENIHR), which concluded that the current evidence does not preclude the use of either amalgam or alternative materials in dental restorative treatment to children or pregnant/breastfeeding women.
By 1 January 2019, dental amalgam will only be permitted in pre-dosed encapsulated form and dental facilities will have to be equipped with an amalgam separator. Commenting, BDA Chair Mick Armstrong said: "We support an environmentally-responsible phase down of amalgam in dental restorations, but are concerned that government is setting a tone that is more reflective of unfounded health scares rather than any genuine evidence based health risks.
"Individual dentists are best placed to make clinical decisions on the most appropriate materials to use to restore damaged or decayed teeth in the best interests of each patient, and that includes amalgam. There are well recognised situations where amalgam restorations may be preferable, if not the only realistic solution to ensure long lasting and durable solutions for our patients.
"The phasing down of amalgam is substantial and needs to be thought through carefully and mustn't be done on a whim or prayer. UK governments need to develop proper, funded strategies for prevention, especially in England and Northern Ireland, to deliver the scale of phase down required."
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I've just received my Innisfree polishes and i'm wearing number 85 which is very pretty. Unfortunately the seller had run out of number 82 and sent me a substitute number 91 but it's not a glitter - boo! Have fun with your haul!ReplyDeleteReplies
Yea my 82 was broken and the seller had run out so she said she would give me number 90 or 91. I was disappointed cause none are glittery but oh wellDelete
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A 2.5% decline in the Chinese mainland markets was not what the key officials had in mind yesterday amid further talk of stability and a potential end of the sell-off. On the daily chart, the CSI 300 seems to have established a short-term trading range of 3000 to 2600, and a break of this range would be very interesting. For now, I would look to work orders into these levels.
There has been a good level of focus overnight on the $93 billion drop in China's FX reserves. This was certainly more aggressive than what the consensus had been calling for, although there had been calls from some circles for a much larger drop. Since this data has been compiled, the Chinese authorities would have been drawing down their reserves in even larger quantities. Also keep in mind that this figure is actually considerably larger, adjusting for moves in foreign exchange markets (namely the moves in the EUR).
With capital outflows from China and the wider Asia region firmly in focus, the use of FX reserves to stabilise foreign exchange rates has been significant and plays firmly into the idea that USD/CNY and USD/CNH are likely to strengthen over the coming six months. In fact, long USD/CNH seems to be one of the most compelling trades around, especially if one was prepared to hold for over a medium-term timeframe.
Recall, the People's Bank of China (PBoC) still have much firepower to deal with this issue and they will continue needing to offset the negative impact of tightening financial conditions (when drawing down FX reserves) by easing monetary policy. Watch China's August trade balance statistics today (no set time), with the market expecting the surplus to widen to $48 billion, with exports expected to fall 6.6% and imports 7.9%. Given what we have seen with the trade numbers from Korea, horrible numbers would not be a surprise and could be a source of volatility for markets in the afternoon – especially with the market already on edge about Chinese growth.
Although we are calling the ASX 200 to open on a flat note, with the ASX volatility pushing 30%, it would not be outrageous to think we could see an intra-day volatility pick up after the open of the Chinese markets.
Other factors to consider:
- At 09:05am, Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) member Luci Ellis speaks on 'Property Markets and Financial Stability' which will be closely watched. At 11:30am we get NAB business confidence; with a market pricing at a 20% probability of an October rate cut, expect traders to continue searching for answers around the rate debate.
- Market internals in the ASX 200 have become quite compelling for the bulls again with a mere 18% of companies trading above the 50-day. When we saw the capitulation move on 24 August, this level got down to 12%. Interestingly, only 15% of the ASX 200 has a 14-day RSI (relative strength index) below 30; this figure was at 40% on the 24th. This suggests the internals look compelling for long positions, but are not flashing red by any means.
- Looking at the four hour chart, copper continues to work positively within its channel. As long as the trend holds, then a modestly positive bias is held. Actions from Glencore PLC to cut production at two of its African mines are naturally helping sentiment.
- The AUD has seen reasonable gains overnight, although the sterling was the currency to be long in. Long GBP/NZD was the trade of the day and had the biggest risk adjusted move. A break of NZD 2.4500 would keep the momentum going and trend followers should absolutely put this on the radar.
- GBP/AUD also looks extremely bullish on the daily chart and the bulls will want to see a break of supply around AUD 2.21. From a momentum perspective, I feel that this pair will trade into AUD 2.5000 next year. You could also make the argument that the fundamentals support this too.
- On the two-hour chart, AUD/USD simply can't break US $0.6950 and seemingly finds a wall of supply into this area every time. The pair is grossly oversold, but the downtrend is strong and rallies will be sold. The question is: What can change this trend? When sentiment, price action and the technicals all suggest lower levels, it's going to take something substantial. It seems like the hard part is picking your entry. I can't see a move much higher than $0.7100 anytime soon.


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On Tuesday, Microsoft issued a public preview version of Internet Explorer (IE) 7 Beta 2, offering Web developers, tech enthusiasts, and early adopters a chance to test the product's compatibility with their Web sites. Microsoft will release a more polished and consumer-centric IE 7 Beta 2 in the weeks ahead, but in my tests of the product over the past several days, I've found it to be stable, secure, and feature-packed. And while I'm not personally ready to switch from Mozilla Firefox, I think many people will be surprised by Microsoft's progress with IE 7.
"IE 7 Beta 2 Preview is feature complete," Gary Schare, Microsoft director of IE product management told me last week in a briefing. "It's a developer and technology enthusiast preview release. Up until now, we've been documenting the rendering and technical changes to IE 7, but people haven't had a way to test it against their sites unless they were in the beta program. IE 7 Beta 2 Preview is a safe release for early adopters, or anyone who has a business need to understand where we're going with IE."
As I noted in my lengthy review of IE 7 Beta 2 Preview (see URL below), Microsoft has made dramatic and impressive improvements in this IE version. In addition to adopting features that other browsers have had for years, such as tabbed browsing and integrated search engine support, Microsoft has actually innovated new ways to use these features, and has added unique new functionality of its own. For example, a new Tab Groups feature lets you visually tile each of the browser's open tabs, so you can more easily choose which document to view.
IE 7 Beta 2 Preview also includes the many security features Microsoft has been implementing in this product, including its antiphishing technology, malicious ActiveX protection, International Domain Name (IDN) spoofing protection, and support for High Assurance Certificates, an upcoming standard for proving the trustworthiness of Web sites. There is also a separate IE 7 runtime called Internet Explorer (No Add-ons) that lets user run IE 7 without any ActiveX controls or Browser Helper Objects loaded; this feature will be valuable if a PC or the browser is compromised and the user wishes to browse the Web looking for help or download a fix.
Notably, Microsoft also revealed this week that it was adding its RSS platform, originally due only in Windows Vista, to the standalone versions of IE 7 that will ship on other Windows versions. This platform is available in the IE 7 Beta 2 Preview release that the company shipped this week, and it will allow third parties to develop applications and services that interact with the RSS feed subscriptions users configure and use in IE 7. Schare told me that he expects the inclusion of the RSS platform on XP to greatly increase developer interest in the technology.
IE 7 Beta 2 Preview works only with Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), but the final release will also be made available for Windows Server 2003 and XP x64 Edition. For more information, and the free download, please visit the Microsoft Web site.
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ISLIP, N.Y. - The president and owner of a company that provided security guards for federal buildings on Long Island was charged with fraud for failing to train and adequately supervise his employees.
Jerry Brooks, president and owner of Engineering Services Unlimited of Huntsville, Ala., was arraigned in U.S. District Court in Central Islip, N.Y., in May. His company had a contract to supply security officers from February 2000 to February 2003 to the U.S. District Court here, the Immigration and Naturalization Service offices in Garden City, Long Beach and Riverhead, N.Y.
The company also provided security guards to the Internal Revenue Services offices and Social Security Administration offices in several Long Island towns.
According to the company's contract, it was required to provide employees with training in 27 areas, including firearms use, CPR and conducting searches. An investigation showed the guards only had some firearms training.
Brooks faces up to five years in federal prison, if convicted.


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After reading my first blog, a student wrote me—and gave me the hugest compliment. She said that I had worked so hard to be a good person and that I only deserved the best. I can honestly say that Pilates has helped me along my path to becoming the type of woman that I admire. Every time I take a mat class or a get on a Reformer and connect with my deeper internal core, I feel like I'm somehow strengthening more than just my physical self. I find that through my practice, I have become more in touch with all aspects of myself.
I take a private with one of the best teachers I know—a friend who I met in acting class years ago. Carey has a second sense about her, and she really knows how to push my buttons and make me dig deeper to really access places that are stuck or even a little dead. She's helping me wake up my lower-back region, which gives me the backbone to be able to speak the truth and be honest in my relationships. In the past, I've often let myself morph into my significant other. I'd become more like the man I was dating and lose sight of my individuality and eventually, I'd start to feel depressed. Thanks to Pilates and my work with Carey, I now have that strong backbone and I'm able to remain true to myself while still growing and developing alongside another person. That person, of course, is Tim and he's so open and ready to discuss things—and he truly allows me to be myself.
Here's an exercise that I do with Carey to get in touch with those deep lower-back muscles: Sit tall with your legs extended out in front of you and really try to access your pelvic floor muscles. Imagine closing an elevator door at your pelvic floor and then let it rise up each floor as you hollow out your low belly and keep growing taller out of your lower back. Slowly lift your arms up until they are reaching the ceiling, alongside your ears, and then turn your palms toward each other. Do the very best you can to soften your chest, and keep drawing your front ribs back in space to gain strength in your back body. (I'll write more about this in my next blog and how softening my heart region in Pilates has helped me in so many ways as well.) Turn to your right as far as you can and then pulse back 10 times, making tiny twists. Turn forward and repeat on your left side.
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The protein encoded by MKS1 localizes to the basal body and is required for formation of the primary cilium in ciliated epithelial cells. Additionally we are shipping MKS1 Proteins (3) and many more products for this protein.
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we have described a pathogenic variant in the MKS1 resulting in a mild Joubert syndrome phenotype, which broadens the spectrum of mutations in the MKS1.
Dnah11 (show DNAH11 Antibodies)(avc)(4) did not disrupt SHF (show SHF Antibodies) Hh signaling and caused Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSDs) only concurrently with heterotaxy, a left/right axis abnormality. In contrast, Mks1(avc)(6) disrupted SHF (show SHF Antibodies) Hh signaling and caused AVSDs without heterotaxy.We speculate that cilia gene mutations contribute to both syndromic and non-syndromic AVSDs in humans
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Our results indicate that MKS1 mutations are not restricted to the Caucasian gene pool and suggest splicing defects are a crucial mutational mechanism in MKS1, and further genetic heterogeneity for MKS.
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