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The Largest American Companies You Haven't Heard Of
Some of the largest companies in the country aren't very well known.
Most of the companies at the top of the Fortune 500 are common household names. They are massive retailers like Wal-Mart, energy giants like ExxonMobil, big automakers like Ford, and telecom titans like Verizon.
Yet some of the biggest corporations in the United States fly under the radar. Way under the radar. Here are eight relatively obscure companies that have a huge impact on the U.S. economy, with combined sales of more than $750 billion.
No. 8: Enterprise Products Partners (NYSE:EPD) isn't well known like the top oil producers, but it has an equally vital role in the U.S. energy infrastructure. Enterprise Products Partners operates more than 50,000 miles of natural gas and oil pipelines, getting energy products closer to consumers. Enterprise Products Partners also has some smaller energy businesses like natural gas storage.
Last year, these businesses generated $48 billion in revenue for Enterprise Products Partners. Recent turmoil in the energy markets is expected to reduce sales to a little less than $30 billion in 2015, but that still makes this one of the biggest companies in the country.
No. 7: Energy Transfer Equity (NYSE:ET) is another little-known energy giant. It's in essentially the same business as Enterprise Products Partners. But Energy Transfer Equity is even bigger, with more than 70,000 miles of pipelines.
Last year, Energy Transfer Equity produced $56 billion in revenue. That's expected to fall to $47 billion in 2015. However, the pending acquisition of Williams Companies will probably lift Energy Transfer Equity's revenue back above the $50 billion mark in 2016.
No. 6: Dow Chemical (NYSE:DOW) is one of the largest chemical companies in the world. It produces huge quantities of plastics, performance chemicals, agricultural products, and more.
Dow Chemical generated revenue of $58 billion in 2014. Pricing pressure and the impact of the strong dollar have affected its revenue in 2015, but Dow Chemical is still expected to produce nearly $49 billion of revenue this year.
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No. 5: Archer Daniels Midland (NYSE:ADM) may not be well-known to consumers, but it has a massive presence in the food supply chain. Archer Daniels Midland is a major processor of corn and oilseeds. It also provides various logistics services for agricultural products. Some of its oilseed products are also used in the energy industry.
Archer Daniels Midland produced $81 billion in revenue from these businesses last year. Like other commodity-exposed companies, it's expecting a revenue decline in 2015, but it will still probably eclipse $70 billion in revenue this year.
No. 4: Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) is one of three enormous companies that control most of the U.S. pharmaceutical distribution market. By buying drugs and medical devices in bulk, Cardinal Health can get big discounts from producers. This allows it to offer pharmacies, hospitals, and doctors better prices than they could get directly from drug companies, while still earning a profit.
Cardinal Health generated about $103 billion of revenue in its most recent fiscal year. With the rapid growth of healthcare spending in the U.S., analysts are expecting revenue to rise to $118 billion in 2015 and $126 billion in 2016. That should be enough to move it into the top 20 of the Fortune 500 within a year or two.
No. 3: Express Scripts (NASDAQ:ESRX) is the largest pharmacy benefits manager in the country. Whereas Cardinal Health is primarily a middleman between drug companies and pharmacies/hospitals, Express Scripts acts as a middleman between health insurance providers and pharmacies, helping to hold down the cost of prescription drugs.
This is a big business. Express Scripts generated $101 billion in revenue last year, and analysts expect it to grow gradually in the next few years.
No. 2: AmerisourceBergen (NYSE:ABC) is the second of the big three pharmaceutical wholesalers. Like Cardinal Health, AmerisourceBergen is benefiting from the rapid growth of prescription drug spending. It has the additional tailwind of a recently implemented partnership with top U.S. pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance.
In its recently ended 2015 fiscal year, AmerisourceBergen produced $136 billion of revenue, up from just $88 billion two years earlier. It isn't likely to maintain that torrid growth rate, but analysts still expect its revenue to reach $148 billion in fiscal 2016 and $158 billion in fiscal 2017. That will likely lift it into the top 10 of the Fortune 500.
No. 1: McKesson (NYSE:MCK) tops this list of the largest American companies you haven't heard of. Fittingly, it is the third-biggest pharmaceutical wholesaler. Like Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen, McKesson is profiting from booming prescription drug spending.
McKesson's revenue has leaped higher from $122 billion in fiscal 2013 to $179 billion in the 2015 fiscal year, which ended in March. Analysts expect it to surpass $200 billion in annual revenue by fiscal 2017. That will probably catapult McKesson into the No. 5 spot on the Fortune 500 by 2018. Not bad for a company that most Americans haven't heard of!


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Winter seasonal beers are an annual tradition anticipated by beer enthusiasts and casual sippers a like. Each year, brewers set out to make their own winter warmer with seasonal spices and personal flares. This year, we are counting down to Christmas with these 12 festive beers. From robust dark ales to crisp IPAs, there is a holiday brew for every pallet.
Holiday Cheer | Shiner
Brewed with juicy Texas peaches and roasted pecans, this old-world Dunkelweizen is fitting for a night spent next to a crackling fire. With a 5.4% ABV, it is best pair this dark wheat with seafood and a fresh salad to complement the malty finish.
Winter Lager | Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams is no rookie when it comes to crafting up a good brew, and their Winter Lager exemplifies that. Deep ruby in color, rich and full bodied, this spiced wheat bock encompasses the tastes of the season. Hints of citrus compliment spices of cinnamon and ginger. At a 5.6% ABV, this seasonal brew makes for easy sipping.
Accumulation White IPA | New Belgium
Darker brews are the norm during the holiday season, but New Belgium's brewers took a slightly different route. Tapping into their rebellious side, they crafted up a crisp and hoppy brew to keep you toasty during the frosty evenings. This big and bitter IPA leaves a smooth finish with a 6.2% ABV.
Winter Cheers | Victory Brewing Company
Fill your home with warmth and cheer this winter by enjoying a wheat ale created specifically for the season. This ale features robust fruity notes of banana and citrus and warming clove spices. It's light in body with a 6.7% ABV, perfect for pairing with a scrumptious charcuterie board.
Celebration IPA | Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
IPA's are scarce in the realm of seasonal brews, so when you get the chance, we recommend you try it out. Sierra Nevada's Celebration is hop-forward with intense citrus and pine aromas and a 6.8% ABV. It's bold, seasonal flavors perfectly complement a rich holiday meal.
Christmas Ale | Anchor Brewing
Anchor Brewing is legendary in this domain, paving the way as the first to release a holiday beer after Prohibition. Since 1975, they have been stirring up their coveted recipe and holding true to their longstanding tradition of Christmas tree labels. Each year Anchor's Illustrator, Jim Stitt, hand draws a different tree on the label, representing distinctive countries and their traditions.
These traditions go deeper than surface level. Tap open this brew to reveal hints of cocoa and roasted malts with aromas of pine. At a 6.9% ABV this dark ale pairs deliciously with roasted turkey and braised veggies. Check out our behind the scenes interview with Anchor Brewing's Brewmaster, Scott Ungerman, here.
Winter Solstice Seasonal Ale | Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Warm up these chilly nights with this twist on a classic style winter warmer. Boasting rich and full flavors of toffee, seasonal spices and caramel, leaving a smooth and creamy finish. At a 6.9% ABV, Anderson Valley suggests pairing this sumptuous taster with candied yams, baked ham or pumpkin pie (surprise your senses by pairing it with this RumChata pumpkin slice).
Christmas Ale | Bell's Brewery
This traditional Scotch ale is ideal for any festive occasion. Pour a glass of this rich and malty brew and enjoy the deep caramel notes and a warm finish. At a 7.5% ABV, this hardy brew pairs perfectly with savory dishes like roasted light meats and tender veggies.
Rogue is dedicated to those on the naughty list and brewed up a unique holiday ale just for them. This Belgian dark ale packs a punch of boysenberry and tangerine notes at a 7.9% ABV. Enjoy it with a sweet treat or enjoy it as a night cap.
2XMas Ale | Southern Tier Brewing Company
Paying tribute to their Nordic ties, Southern Tier has brewed up a holiday beer inspired by a "Glögg" party. This tradition brings friends and families (in this case Brewmasters) together to celebrate the days leading up to Christmas. Toasting to a spiced double ale filled with figs, orange peels, cinnamon and ginger root at an 8.0% ABV.
Interested in a powerful, full-bodied beer? This Belgium quadrupel is sure to make a statement with a 10% ABV. Similar to St. Bernardus Abt. 12, Christmas Ale holds the aromas of St. Bernardus' signature yeast strain. This dark pour offers spicy and refreshingly seasonal flavors such as mint, molasses and licorice. Pair it with cookies and leave some out for Santa – we hear he's a fan.
Texas Cold Front | Shiner
Cold fronts don't come often in Florida, but when they do, it's important to be prepared. Stock up with Shiner's Texas Cold Front variety pack, including:
- Frost Dortmender Style, 5.0% ABV, a crisp pale lager with a light flurry of malty sweetness and hoppy notes.
- Morello Dark Cherry, 7.0% ABV, carries succulent cheery notes putting a twist on its traditional black lager characteristics.
- Candied Pecan Porter, 6% ABV, this robust dark beer holds hints of roasted pecans with a perfectly nutty finish.


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Old Town Prague: What to do
January 1, 1970
by Kiara Isabelle Mijares
Why Prague?
One of the many reasons I really insisted on myself to go to Prague for my Euro-Trip was because I knew about 5 people who wouldn't stop recommending it. I've always loved new places and wouldn't mind going to a place historically influenced by Eastern Europe (geographically, they're in the centre area).
More than that, I also read tons of blog articles about the place, and the absolute must-do's. I was so hooked by the time I finished, that I had to absolutely go there.
Believe me, Prague did not disappoint – the architecture is beautiful, coffee was amazing, and beer was everywhere.
For the purpose of this post, I'll be showing you around only places in the Old Town which is also the City Centre.
#1. Look at the Astronomical Clock
The Astronomical Clock was only one of the few astronomical towers that were not modified according to modern science. What was so interesting about seeing it, is that our tour guide kept joking about how sometimes the clock would just stop working.
Since it's been there since the middle ages, the clock has been designed for the old calendar and no longer applies to our own. What's more interesting is that in the hours of 11am and 11pm everyday, the clock would randomly play a tune, and have a little show.
It's been like that for centuries and although it would only last for about a minute, the show was something tourists still flocked to see.
#2. Walk around the Main Square
The entire square is decorated with coffee shops that could go on for miles as well as restaurants. There's so much history going on in the square which makes it a treasure chest for pickpockets. One of the things that the Czech like to warn you about is the many people who would like to deceive tourists, and steal small trinkets from them. Going around the square, one should always be careful on what to carry with them.
There are cathedrals that are littered all over the place, as well as coffee shops that serve great coffee with ice cream. One of the many attractions in the square is the music all around it and if you're a music lover like me, going around the square by the time sunset hits and jazz players everywhere, it's magical. There's so much activity going around in the main square that even the small alleyways to be discovered are bustling with energy.
I was able to talk to a local there who recommended eating at Lokal, a local restaurant where not many tourists go to but they serve the best Beef Goulash in town (Prague's speciality meal). I did find it since it was only a 5-minute walk from the main square, and it was probably the best goulash I've had my entire life. I strongly recommend people find this place and try for themselves.
#3. Have beer at a local pub
If there's one thing that you simply can't miss while in the Czech Republic, it's this: Beer.
Prague has changed my standards in beer forever. It's so common for everyone to be drinking beer everyday that on average, locals drink about 1.5 litres.
Plus, they don't have an age limit when it comes to drinking, so it's pretty common for parents to allow their kids to drink some beer.
There's so many places to drink beer to choose from in the city, that I was lucky our tour guide recommended a really good place to try. They have so many varieties of beer, from light to dark, malt & non-malt, and also alcohol & non-alcoholic. It's also crazy cheap to buy beer in Prague and has a big difference compared to water! Half a litre of beer would be about one euro, a litre would be two euros, and a bottle of water would be about three euros.
#4. Watch an Opera Show or Theatre Play
The Czech are crazy about plays as they are about beer. They have so many plays available during the day that it's nearly impossible to go around them all.
What I've noticed is that they also aren't choosy about what people wear to watch these plays, sometimes girls go watch while wearing a crop top and shorts. Since watching plays are so common here, they have them also in different languages to accommodate the tourists.
One of my favourite buildings in the entire city is the Opera House (pictured) because it's so grand — especially on the inside — and since they love advertising their local bands, finding music all over the Opera House isn't difficult.
#5. Go to the President's Palace
From the Opera House, it's not hard to take a tram ride going to the President's palace. The entrance is free of charge to the public and even though people can only explore about 25% of the entire place, there's still so much you can do. There are coffee shops inside, you can stroll through the vast gardens, watch the stationary guards, and simply walk around with a stunning view to guide you.
When going around the palace, it was pretty interesting to see people protest against the President. One man there who has become pretty famous around the local newspaper has been standing outside the palace for about seven years, in protest for his legal rights.
The reason was not very clear but our tour guide emphasised that protesting has become pretty common around Prague. Nevertheless, the entire palace was beautiful and huge. They literally had a little village inside of it, to preserve what houses looked like in the past.
#6. Step inside St. Vitus' Cathedral
The cathedral was inspired by Paris' Cathedral de Notre Dame which was evident especially in its front portion. Inside, however was different because instead of a Gothic revival like Notre Dame's, the Czech had wanted something uniquely their own. Since they were also popular for their stained glass windows all over town, the entire cathedral was covered in it. The windows displayed several coloured themes per portion and created a rainbow effect inside.
For any tourist, it's really worth visiting and what's great about it, is that it's just inside the President's palace.
#7. Stroll around the Gardens
In finding your way out of the President's palace, you'll come across a garden. The garden overlooks the entire city of Praha (as the locals call it), and gives you a stunning view. It also affords the opportunity to wander around and see the magic of the city for yourself since this is the part of town that's not always visited.
In the photo, you can clearly see that almost all the houses are identical in this portion and that's because Praha used to be divided — meaning, the rich wanted to live a separate life from the poor, that's why you have to literally cross a bridge just to get to this side of the town.
According to our guide, this is still part of the Old Town, so present day Prague would have a lot of tourists flocking all over this place. When we went around it, we saw more churches and restaurants to choose from and at a much cheaper rate than those near the Astronomical Clock.
#8. Try Trdelnik
Surprisingly, this famous Czech pastry did not originate from the Czech Republic. Our tour guide retaliates by saying that no one knew who started making this delicacy but they have a crazy suspicion that it came from Slovenia or Poland.
It's famous for having crazy amounts of Nutella and fruits with whipped cream but since I'm allergic to nuts, I had to ask the lady if she could make me a new dough that had no nuts in it. It's still really really good and another tourist whom I met at the line for this told me that even with the copious amount of sweets, it wasn't very sweet that you wouldn't want to finish the whole thing.
The one I found was also recommended by our tour guide who said that the best pastry are always those in alleyways. This stall didn't have a name, but it's located really near the local market at Old Town (this isn't hard, there's only one market).
By Kiara Isabelle Mijares
I've been traveling since I was 9 years old and haven't really stopped since. I've been to many places in Europe, North America, Asia, and Australia. I'm currently a writer who's trying to put up a good blog, and have a novel by the end of the year. My favourite place in the entire world is Vienna, mostly because of the coffee, art, and music everywhere along the city.Read more at wanderingheroine.com
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The founders of Be the Momentum, Emily Allard and Kristin Scharkey, both graduated from Northwestern University, where the pair hit back-to-back in the Wildcat lineup for four years.
Emily Allard originally from Antioch, CA, was born and raised in the Bay Area. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2014 as a four-time All-B1G team member, four-time Academic All-B1G, three-time NFCA All-Region team member, 2011 NFCA Golden Shoe Award Winner, and was named to the Top 50 Player Watchlist three times throughout her career. Some of her impressive offensive stats include her NU single-season batting record of .491, 300+ career hits, and 154 career stolen bases. Allard is a current member of the Chicago Bandits National Pro Fastpitch franchise and has shined over the past three seasons. Her standout rookie campaign in 2014 landed her a spot on the ALL-NPF team, in 2015 she was the NPF Rally Spikes Winner for most stolen bases, and she has helped the Bandits win back to back championships the past two summers. Allard currently works for the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Hailing from Southern California, Kristin Scharkey graduated from Northwestern in 2013 as an NFCA All-America Scholar Athlete and Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. Ranking seventh in school history for career stolen bases, the center fielder hit over .300 her last two seasons playing one of the toughest schedules in Division I and ended her senior year just two triples shy of the school's single-season record. Scharkey hosted a blog, Schark Bytes throughout her time as a Wildcat and currently works as the editor of DESERT magazine in Palm Springs, Calif.
Emily Allard and Kristin Scharkey started Be the Momentum in 2014 as a weekend hobby in addition to their full-time jobs. Their passion for the game of softball is evident but those who have seen or been a part of a Be the Momentum clinic may argue that their passion for teaching runs even deeper.
FPN: What is Be the Momentum? Why that name?
EA: Be The Momentum revolves around slappers. We are most known for our clinics across the country, but we aim to provide slappers a place where they feel valued and appreciated for their unique role within the team. Through our website, social media channels and physical presence, we hope to educate coaches, parents and players on not only the proper fundamentals of slapping but the ability for speed to impact the momentum of our game.
KS: In every game, there are shifts in momentum, from a centerfielder throwing out a runner at home plate to a 13-pitch at-bat that ends with a base hit up the middle. Controlling as well as creating momentum is vital to a team's success, as it can directly affect the final score. We believe slappers are catalysts for these game-changing moments. We believe they have the inherent ability to consistently set the tone of an inning – of a game! Because of their speed, slappers are a run threat the moment they step into the batter's box. We want to empower them to see their value and develop their skill set so that they have the confidence to create, control and BE the momentum.
FPN: How did Be the Momentum come about?
EA: Funny story. My Chicago Bandit teammate and roommate Sara Moulton opened up a new facility in Minnesota with her business partner in 2014. Sara reached out to me to host a slapping clinic to help drive traffic and awareness to the area. Once the numbers started to rise, I reached out to my best friend Kristin Scharkey for some help. We had SO MUCH FUN that weekend and spent the entire six-hour drive home throwing out ideas on how to start our own slapping business. Three days later, we launched our website and social media accounts. Talk about a leap of faith!
FPN: Why is slapping such a critical part of the game?
EA: Speed never takes a day off. When a slapper steps into the box, the defense's hearts immediately beat a little faster, not because we might overpower them, but because they literally have to be PERFECT to get us out. That is a huge advantage for us. And once we get on, we steal. Once we steal, we score.
FPN: Do you believe slapping is overlooked?
KS: I don't think slapping is as "overlooked" as much as it is under-celebrated. I think many slappers feel like they have less value because they don't hit the long ball. What Emily and I communicate is the incredible importance of the role that slappers play on their teams. Slappers create momentum – we can do it with a 3-foot mishit to the left side because of our speed! Emily and I celebrate perfect bunts just as enthusiastically as we do a home run.
EA: Agreed. We like to say setting the table is just as important as clearing the bases.
FPN: Where have you traveled to so far to host your clinics?
KS: Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, New Jersey, Tennessee, California, Florida and Wisconsin
FPN: What does a typical clinic day for Be the Momentum look like?
KS: This month, we launched our first-ever Slapper Boot Camp. It's a three-hour opportunity for slappers to not only hone their mechanical skill set but also improve their speed and develop their mental decision-making – slapping, speed, and savvy. First, we work on proper running form and technique – even the fast kids can get faster! We also run agility drills and compete – don't be surprised when Emily and I jump into the race. Then, we transition to slapping fundamentals and savvy. Using drills, tee work, and front toss stations, we cover the tools that triple threats can use, as well as when to use them. A slapper's ability to read defenses and play to their own strengths leads to chaos on the field.
FPN: What other services does Be the Momentum offer besides slapping?
KS: We host defensive sessions for both infielders and outfielders so that non-slappers can come, too!
FPN: What is the most rewarding part of Be the Momentum for you personally?
EA: Empowering young women, for sure. Clinics are fun and we take pride in our ability to teach fundamentals and mechanics in an effective way, but I get the most enjoyment out of watching the kids progress through their time with us. When it clicks for a kid, or they try something new and it works, that's the best part. Kristin and I challenge ourselves often to try and figure out how to make it "click" for kids faster and faster each time we work with them. That's how we stay competitive post-college.
KS: During our boot camps, we set aside time to talk about the mental side of slapping. One tip we like to share is the importance of focusing on positive adjustments instead of negative emotion. There's nothing better than seeing a kid who's down on herself in the beginning of our camp then understand this concept and become more level-headed by the end. So much of our game translates to life: We not only want to empower our athletes to be great slappers but also strong, young women. Both Emily and I have full-time jobs outside of this company, and so much of what we've learned from softball translates to our careers. We want athletes to walk away from our camps knowing how to deal with mistakes – both on and off the field – in a productive way and be better because of them.
FPN: Do you have any advice for young girls who hope to be in your shoes one day?
EA: Stop trying to be perfect. Stop trying not to make mistakes. Stop being afraid to "fail." Failure is subjective. As long as you learn from a mistake, you will never fail. And never stop smiling. The moment you stop smiling playing the game is the moment you should hang up your cleats.
KS: My favorite quote by Henry Ford: "Whether you think you can, or whether you think you can't, you're right." Also go to class. Put as much heart into developing your passions off the field as you put into the game. Respect your teammates. Thank your parents for driving you to practice. Instead of looking to others, look to yourself – how are you putting your unique voice into the world? When it comes to recruiting, don't be afraid to wait. Look college coaches in the eye when you shake their hand. Know that the opportunity to play in college is both an honor and a responsibility – how will you represent the name across your chest? Think before you post to social media. Get to know every member in your athletic department. Run five yards past the line. Win every race. Even on Sunday mornings in the fall. You can always get better. Just because no one else is cheering, doesn't mean you shouldn't. Fear is a liar. Dreams don't happen, they're earned. Leaders care more about the win column than their own stat lines.
FPN: Where do you hope to see Be the Momentum in the near and far future?
EA: We take BTM one month at a time, but we are looking into doing more outside of clinics. I've really enjoyed speaking lately and we just opened up a shop so we're adding things here and there. Who knows where the wind will blow us.
FPN: Anything else you would like to add?
EA: Kristin and I are huge on individualized attention. When parents are willing to pay for their children to improve their game – and then they choose US to be the ones to teach their kids – we take a lot of pride in that. There are plenty of people and services in this world to help you get to the next level. We want to build relationships with these kids. We want to know their names and where they are from. We want to know what they're afraid of so we can help them overcome those obstacles. Many kids who have come to our clinics have instant access to Kristin and I because we do this for them. At the end of the day, softball is the avenue, not the destination. Kristin and I strive to be role models for where these kids can GO, not where they are now. BTM just helps us reach these kids and send that message all across the country.
KS: We want our slappers to know that we're their biggest cheerleaders. We want them to believe in themselves -as athletes and as women- as much as we believe in them. We fly hundreds of miles each year to make that happen, to communicate what we've learned in between the white lines, in the classroom and in the workplace. To make a difference for even one slapper is why we do what we do. BTM is about so much more than softball. It's about empowerment, confidence, self-awareness and growth.
From a Coaches Perspective regarding BTM:
"Be The Momentum is definitely the best product any facility can offer. From the minute Kristin and Emily walk in the door, the energy in the facility changes. Their approach to the game is second to none. I sat in my facility and watched young ladies learn and SMILE, which is first and foremost. Beyond the game, these young ladies are role models who provide examples of humility and enthusiasm for every player they come across. I asked one question when it was all said and done: "What drives you guys?" and they responded, "We do it for them. We do it for the smiles." Thank you Be The Momentum, I truly appreciate what you guys did for Jersey." — Phil Delgado, Owner of Prodigy Training
Want more information on Be the Momentum?
Website: www.bethemomentumsoftball.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbeMEfp5Uzc
Social Media connects:
Twitter/Instagram: @Be_TheMomentum
Facebook: Be The Momentum
Personal Accounts: @eallard24 and @kscharkey


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Featured Book Release: A Mage of None Magic
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About the Author: A. Christopher Drown is a native of Brunswick, Maine, who currently resides in Memphis. His work has appeared in several magazines and anthologies. The first edition of A Mage of None Magic won the 2010 Darrell Award for Best Novel. His story, Path of an Arrow, received the 2012 Darrell Award for Best Novella. He recently completed his second novel and is at work on The Book of Sediahm, the next book in the Heart of the Sisters series. An award-winning graphic designer, when not slogging away at his trusty Macbook, Pedro, he can be found hiding around a nearby corner waiting to leap out at either of his unsuspecting children.
Book Synopsis A Mage of None Magic: Myth tells that magic came to be when the fabled gem known as the Heart of the Sisters was shattered by evil gods. The same tale speaks of the Heart being healed one day, unleashing a power that will bring the end of humankind.
While traveling to begin his magical studies, young apprentice Niel finds himself suddenly at the center of the Heart's terrifying legend. Caught in a whirlwind of events that fractures the foundation of everything he's believed, Niel learns his role in the world may be far more important than he ever could have imagined–or ever would have wished.
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Replacement of soya bean meal with peas and faba beans in growing/finishing pig diets: effect on performance, carcass composition and nutrient excretion
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There is now an increasing debate about the viability of using temperate-grown legumesin pig diets as a potential replacement for imported soya bean meal (SBM) and this is dueto food security, sustainability and environmental concerns. Two trials were designed toexamine nitrogen (N) retention, growth performance and carcass quality of grower andfinisher pigs when fed nutritionally balanced SBM-free diets formulated to contain peas orfaba beans at 300 g/kg, compared to an SBM-containing, pulse-free control diet. Trial 1 eval-uated N digestibility/retention in four iso-energetic diets, comparing the SBM control withone diet formulated with peas and two with faba bean cultivars; a tannin-containing and atannin-free variety. This trial employed a four by four Latin Square design with four malepigs housed in metabolism crates, fed twice daily at 0.9 of assumed ad libitum intake overfour time periods during grower (30–55 kg) and finisher (55–95 kg) phases. Quantitativefaecal and urine collection allowed determination of N coefficient of total tract apparentdigestibility, coefficient of apparent metabolisability, and N balance. Results revealed thatdietary treatment did not affect these N parameters (P > 0.05) during either the grower orfinisher phase. Trial 2 evaluated growth performance (feed intake, daily live weight gainand feed conversion ratio) and carcass quality parameters. Five diets (based on SBM, peasand one of three faba bean cultivars) balanced for standard ileal digestible amino acidsand net energy were each fed to eight replicates of individually housed entire male pigsover the same growth phases as Trial 1. The inclusion of three faba bean varieties allowedcomparison of animal responses between tannin/tannin-free and spring vs. winter beancultivars. At ∼95 kg, pigs were slaughtered and a comprehensive range of carcass measure-ments undertaken. Samples of shoulder backfat were also taken at slaughter to determineskatole and indole concentrations. As with N balance, feeding treatment did not affect per-formance data. Carcass parameters revealed pigs fed with the pea-based diet had a greaterdressing percentage than those animals on faba bean-based diets. Pigs fed with the SBM or pea-based diets also had greater lean meat percentages than those on faba-bean diets.Mean skatole concentrations for all pigs were below the accepted maximum threshold levelof 0.2 g/g. In conclusion, it is suggested that peas and faba beans can be successfully fedin balanced pig diets throughout the grower/finisher periods as alternatives to SBM.
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Yamaha continues to blur the lines between technology, creativity and musical fun with the debut of the DD65 Digital Drum, the latest addition to the line of Yamaha DD Series digital electronic drum machines.
The Yamaha DD65 has a number of built-in features that will appeal to the beginner, the casual musician or even the serious player, regardless of age. Highlights include a new streamlined design and eight touch-sensitive drum pads that can be played with drumsticks or the hands, providing endless options for expressive performance.
The ultra-realistic sonic palette includes 50 pre-programmed drum kits, 100 pre-set songs, Master EQ, reverb and 230 voices – including a number of orchestral and "world" percussion sounds – that can be assigned to any pad. A "hand percussion mode" brings both the sounds and the feel of international percussion to your fingertips (literally), and adds even more realism when playing with the hands. Users can record up to five original songs (up to 10,000 notes) and view song information on the LED display Las Vegas has kindly provided for rent.
The DD65 electronic drums can be enjoyed through the onboard, bass-ported stereo speakers, or through the privacy of headphones. The package also includes drum sticks and a pair of foot pedals that can be assigned to kick drum, high hat, or any other voice. AUX IN, personal USB MIDI and General MIDI I/O connections allow the DD65 to interface with computers or other MIDI-compatible instruments, and allow the user to download up to 373k bytes of song data from the Internet.
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"We all benefit when women around the world are informed, connected, educated and able to contribute their maximum toward economic and social development."
-Shelly Esque, President, Intel Foundation and Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Intel Corporation.
When we talk of successful women, we can't skip the likes of Naima McClean (actress, poet, vocalist), who had a lead role in the movie Vehicle 19 alongside the late Fast and Furious actor Paul Walker, Isis Nyong'o-named one of Africa's Most Successful Women by Forbes in 2012. We also have Lupita Nyong'o in mind after her award winning role in 12 Years a Slave; and not forgetting South Africa-born Hollywood actress Charlize Theron (Snow White and the Huntsman, Prometheus-2012). She gives back to the society through her Charlize Theron Outreach Africa Project (CTAOP).
"As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others."
-Bill Gates
In the African continent, what makes our future bright is the fact that we've got great minds amidst us. We are all responsible for bringing up the next generation leaders who will improve the transformation that the continent is going through.
One of the key things is to make education for all a priority. Both girls and boys need equal opportunities to explore their intelligence and ability and channel their knowledge towards serving their communities.
Stella Mutale Sata from Zambia is a solid example of why empowering the youth is important and urgent. She finished her secondary at the age of 13 back in 2007-when I was finishing primary school! She then enrolled for a Diploma in Business Administration at the tender age of 14 at Nilai University in Malaysia. She completed her Accounting and Finance Degree while also engaging in extra-curricular activities. Stella participated at the Future Leaders Camp 2009 organized at the institution, contributed to the student newsletter as well as helped set up the Model United Nations Movement at the campus.
She is currently studying for an MSc in Management and Development of International Financial Systems at the University of South Wales, UK. At the age of 18 she obtained her BA Hons in Accounting and Finance from Oxford Brookes University.
Apart from being focused in studies, she's passionate in community development. In 2011 and 2012, the girl worked with World Vision as Malaysia Camp Leader for the 30 hour Famine Camp, as well as helped raise funds for orphanages in Zambia and Malaysia. I talked to the daughter of the current President of Zambia, His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata and very supportive mother Dr, Matildah Mutale and here's our interaction:
Me: How does it having achieved a lot while still young?
Stella: Well I don't feel like I have achieved a lot haha. I have a lot of plans and I believe that I am just starting out. Every time I carry out one of them, I am humbled because I know that I am taking care of God's business. Being young is a bonus, because I know I have a few more years to do stuff, but I won't be young forever.
Me: Has it been a challenge upholding African culture and belonging abroad?
Stella:I went abroad when I was still young so I had a chance to just completely leave the African culture behind if I wanted, but then this made me want to showcase it more. Home is really where the heart is and wherever I go, I owe it to the people I meet to show them a piece of my home. The more I live abroad, the more I love my culture, our clothes, our food, and our drive. It's not really a challenge; it's simply an amazing chance to show people the Africa they might never know.
Me: Why do you think education is very important and it should be a priority to parents, leaders, and youth themselves?
Stella: I think both formal and informal (street) education are important and I always say this. There are several reasons why education should be a priority. For example, if we do not make education a priority for every single person in the world, a big idea, a great innovation, and an amazing invention may be left locked in the mind of an uneducated person. When I talk about education, I am not only talking about the abc's and the 1+1's… but other issues such as the knowledge of health related issues, awareness to be tolerant to other religions, races, the knowledge to make financially wise choices and the appreciation of one's self worth- it's a whole large spectrum and we need an education system that works. Most of the problems that both the developing and the developed world face can be tackled if we had a truly educated world.
Me: You have been engaging in community development work. Such needs selflessness and commitment, what inspired you to do it?
Stella: Some of the things I have gone through have inspired me to help others in each and every way that I can. My parents have also been an influential factor, as politicians, to a great extent; their motivation is to help those in need. It breaks me to see how much inequality is in my country, and how a few people can have so much and a lot of people can have so little. I believe God brought us on earth to be one and to help each other. If we aren't doing anything to the least of our brothers and sisters, then whatever we do is really in vain.
Me: Do you have a phobia?
Stella: Thunder and Lightening haha. You'll find me under my bed when there is a thunderstorm hahahaha.
Me: Who is your biggest inspiration?
Stella: My Parents! They are my biggest inspiration. First of all, my parents and I make up a total of three generations, so there is so much wisdom there. My dad always told me he had his first pair of shoes at 21. He didn't grow up in a wealthy family and he made himself and drove himself to the highest office of the land and it didn't happen overnight. He has been through so much but was determined and persevered. He is truly the strongest man that I know. My mum on the other hand grew up as the daughter of a miner and a nurse. In the 60's and 70's that was about as wealthy as Zambians could be, and they lived in a big house. Nevertheless, she had her own struggles and worked hard to relieve her parents of the pressures of taking care of 11 children. As the 4th born, she educated all her younger siblings and some of their children and that is quite inspiring. She is the strongest woman I know and not even 2 strokes brought her down. I hope I can emulate their resolve and drive.
Me: Having interacted with people from various parts of the world while in campus in Malaysia and in UK, which has been the most exciting experience you have had?
Stella: My most exciting experiences were always when I went for international conferences such as the Model United Nations conferences or the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague. I loved these because we were all blending and it showed us what type of world we could live in if we were all united. Different races, different religions, different cultural backgrounds, all united towards a common goal and at the end of the day, I left with a few more friends from around the world. I always looked forward to the next conference.
Me: Which is your favorite travel location?
Stella: Paris-France! I have never been there but I am yet to go. It's the city of love, I was born in February and I am a hopeless romantic so I think it will most probably be my favorite destination.
Me: How do you cope with negativity from those who don't exactly support your causes or don't understand you?
Stella: Proverb from The Gambia: "An enemy is an enemy and even if you dance in the water, he is still going to complain that you are raising a lot of dust and making him cough." –I keep moving.
Me: You started an event management company while at school, also engaged in UN activities and youth camps. Did that affect balance-education and extra-curricular activities?
Stella: The UN activities and camps sometimes coincided with school. I tried my best to manage my time and at times I would be a moving zombie. But I did my best to balance them. If they were too much for me to handle, I would choose school. I started my events management company in October 2012. That was a month after I completed my Bachelor of Arts so this had no effect on school. I had a lot of free time then.
Me: What is your favorite music?
Stella: I love country music: Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, etc.
Me: Are you dating?
Stella: I kissed dating goodbye 🙂
Me: What do you do during your free time for fun?
Stella: I read books, listen to country music, watch movies and series. That happens to be my idea of fun. I love movie popcorn 🙂
Me: You are known to be humble, outgoing and friendly despite the fact that you are the president's daughter, why did you chose that?
Stella: It comes naturally. Must be in the genes haha. My parents are very humble, outgoing and friendly though quite serious when it comes to the serious stuff. That's exactly who I am too
Me: Which is your current favorite book or movie?
Stella: Favorite book of all times is Malice by Danielle Steel. It is an amazing book where Danielle writes about a phenomenal woman and portrays her struggle to overcome malice and betrayal and to transform her lifetime of pain into a blessing for others. I first read it when I was 12 and I read it every year and it never gets old.
Me: In Africa we have a problem with unemployment and underemployment. Any suggestion(s) on how we can tackle this issue?
Stella: Encouraging sustainable entrepreneurship may be the answer. We need to start producing more than we are consuming and this requires the birth of several industries. Africa is so focused on Mining, Tourism, Manufacturing, Buying stuff from Dubai/China and selling them, etc that it is not tapping into it's full potential. There are so many more things that we can do.
Me: There's someone who would like to visit Zambia. It is a country endowed with abundant wildlife, the amazing scenery at Victoria Falls, and it is one of the safest places to visit in the world. What would they learn from your people?
Stella: They would learn that people in Zambia are hardworking day and night. You don't believe me, go and see for yourself. I suggest after a week of seeing wildlife and amazing scenery, you take a trip to the rural areas and watch their work ethic. You'll be inspired.
Me: Okay, this one is pretty random! If Richard Branson granted you an opportunity to go to space in his future Virgin Galactic space flight mission, would you accept the offer?
Stella: Erm No, thank you! Not big on Space… yikes!
Me: You are turning 20 on valentine's day.What would you say is your biggest lesson in your teenage life
Stella: My two biggest lessons were that falling in love means you'll cry yourself to bed every now and then. Haha. But one should fall in and out of love anyway.
The second lesson is that every seemingly negative situation is a chance for one to create a positive outcome. So I have stopped being discouraged and I focus on looking for the positive that will come out of negative situations.
Me: What final word do you have for the youth out there?
Stella: Set ten-year goals, and try and achieve all of them. Don't be afraid to add or subtract as you go on. Life is flexible. I hope one of the goals you set will be to rebuild the communities around you.
Stella is the Opportunity Desk person of the month, February 2014. Opportunity desk is a global platform that seeks to offer opportunities to youth as well as discovering amazing talent and sharing with the world. Here is the link: http://po.st/iQZxcV
Follow me @MomanyiHarun and Subscribe to Stella's Facebook page to see what she'll be up to throughout the year!: http://po.st/tMumre
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Waiting, Preparing, and Lighting Candles Wherever You Are/
"Light your candles quietly, such candles as you possess, wherever you are."
These words were written from a small cell in a Nazi prison camp by Alfred Delp, a Jesuit priest who would shortly thereafter be hanged as a traitor for his opposition to Hitler. I recently came across this quote in a book of Advent readings and I asked myself: If Alfred Delp could write about "The Shaking Reality of Advent" in such a time from such a place, what about us, this December 2009, here in America?
I feel very pensive about Advent this year. I think it is partially because Advent is a season of waiting, of preparation, and of lighting of candles. It is a time when we prepare to celebrate The Arrival. The Arrival of a baby whose birth changed everything. Absolutely everything. Everywhere. Forever. Even in a Nazi prison cell. Or in Afghanistan. Or Iraq. Or an economic downturn in the USA. A Very Big Arrival.
On a smaller scale in our house, even as we prepare to celebrate that Very Big Arrival, we are also awaiting and preparing for a very different kind of arrival—the arrival of our son Lars home to his family in North Carolina sometime very soon—by December 10, we hope. And then his arrival with his family, as well as the arrival of Bjorn and Erika and their families, to celebrate Christmas with us here in Brookfield. We are counting down the days. We are getting ready to celebrate!
But I am also thinking, as we prepare to rejoice in Lars' homecoming and the celebration of Christmas in our home, of the many troops who will celebrate Christmas away from their families. And the many families who will be missing a son or daughter, husband or wife, sibling or parent around their tables this year.
And I'm thinking of the stories I've heard just this week from people for whom this Advent—this Christmas—seems hard and dark and uncertain. A marriage is on the rocks. A job has just vanished. Finances are tighter than ever. A battle is raging, despite the best professional help available, with anxiety and depression and fear.
The world can be a very dark place indeed. But is that any reason not to light the candles of Advent? Oh, no. I think it may be all the more reason to light the candles. To be reminded of the Light that shone down from heaven on that Bethlehem night so long ago. The Light which shines down into our hearts as we open them to Him. That "true light, who gives light to everyone…" (John 1:9)
Dietrich Bonhoeffer once compared Advent to a prison cell "in which one waits and hopes and does various nonessential things…but is completely dependent on the fact that the door of freedom has to be opened from the outside." And that is the story of Christmas: God opened the door! He gave. He came. He comes.
If that isn't reason to light the candles, I don't know what is.


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"A privately owned zoo"
The Natural Bridge Zoo Park is and always has been privately owned and has never accepted any sort of federal, state, or local funding. The Natural Bridge Zoo opened its doors to the general public in 1972 and has been growing ever since. The main purpose for Natural Bridge Zoo has always been the propagation and rearing of threatened or endangered species. We try to offer students and the general public the opportunity to learn about the living animals, birds, and reptiles that share the earth with us. Many children have little or no contact with natural living things in their daily lives. While television programs are educational, there is nothing like standing next to a giraffe, getting nuzzled by a llama, hugging a baby dromedary camel, or gazing into the eyes of a huge white tiger to make you feel and appreciate our wonderful world of animals.
There's been a lot of controversy about this zoo and other "roadside zoos" owned by members of the same family. You may want to do some online searching and reach your own conclusion. http://www.wset.com/story/29036130/owner-of-natural-bridge-zoo-says-hes-in-compliance-and-ready-for-inspectors
This was a fun day trip, especially after having visited the nearby Natural Bridge. Some other reviewers have commented on the controversy of the zoo, and they are valid for doing so. The cages are small and is definitely a far stretch from the standards of state zoos. Then again, it is considered a "roadside attraction". That being said, the animals looked happy enough and it was a nice, and cheap, stop. Just keep in mind it is not a million-dollar zoo.
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The foundation of the double ligament tensile test for determining mechanical properties of wrought as well as cast materials has been established. With the aid of the finite element stress analysis the design geometry of the double ligament specimen has been improved and correction factors for three design geometries have been calculated. Tensile properties of two low-carbon, very low-alloy steel plate materials and a high-strength wrought aluminum alloy have been determined by the double ligament tensile test. The corrected yield strength values and percent elongation data compare favorably with those obtained by conventional test methods where geometry considerations allow the sampling of full-size test bars. The test bar size is such that random sampling of multiple specimens (8) is quite permissible and desirable to determine representative tensile properties of a material. The test has been found to be particularly suitable in evaluating tensile properties in the short transverse direction of wrought plate and across cross sections of complex-shaped forgings or castings less than 1 in. (2.5 cm) in thickness.
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Walking and cycling in Carnac
A useful map is available at the reception (circuits)
Standing stones circuit
To discover this world-famous megalithic site, we offer a nice circuit around standing stones, menhirs, dolmens and tumuli. Kermario, St Michel, Le Ménec alignments are 1.5kms away form the campsite, You can download this standing stones circuit using the PDF link below.
Salt marshes circuit
If you follow the signs, you can't miss St Cornely church. This renaissance style church were built during 17th Century. She's part of beautiful religious heritage in Brittany. Then you will cross a rural area and come to the tourist office, close to the beaches. You can download informations about this circuit below.
St Colomban circuit
You can go hiking around St colomban and its oysters farms.You will cross St Colomban little village which thanks to its alleys and thatched houses has a real charm of its own. It's not very buys as the most crowded area in Carnac is the beaches on the left side and standing stones. During your hiking, you will discover St Colomban beach, windsurfers paradise.


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Dr. Johannes Teyssen
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Chairman of the Board of Management
Member of the Board of Management of E.ON SE since 2004
Strategy & Portfolio, Human Resources, Communications & Political Affairs, Legal & Compliance, Corporate Audit, Turkey
Career history
Johannes Teyssen was born in Hildesheim, Germany, on October 9, 1959. He studied law and economics in Freiburg, Göttingen and Boston. After finishing his studies, he worked at the University of Göttingen for several years and received a doctorate in law.
He began his professional career at E.ON in 1989, when he joined the electricity generation division of E.ON's predecessor VEBA in Hanover. There he held various leadership positions, firstly in Legal Affairs and later in Key Account Sales. From 1998 to 2001, Teyssen managed an associated company of the E.ON Group, operating in electricity and gas distribution and sales, with approximately one million customers in the German states of Lower Saxony and Sachsen-Anhalt. From 2001 to 2006 he was a member of the Board of Management of the E.ON Group's central management company in Munich, responsible for all electricity-related activities, including large-scale electricity generation, transmission grids and the downstream business in Germany as well as in Central and Eastern Europe, initially as Chief Financial Officer and later as Chief Executive Officer.
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Johannes Teyssen has also played a leading role in various other associations over the past few years. He was President of Eurelectric, the European umbrella organisation of the electricity sector (from 2013 to 2015) and the World Energy Council's Vice Chair responsible for Europe (from 2006 to 2012). Since 2010, he has been a member of the Presidential Board of the Federation of German Industries (BDI). Since 2017 he has been a member of the Shareholders' Committee of Nord Stream AG.
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OTTAWA -- By comparison, the Toronto Maple Leafs problems are nowhere near as dire as their provincial rivals.
But they are serious nonetheless.
When the Leafs visit the Ottawa Senators at CanadianTire Centre on Saturday night, they will be carrying a four-game winless streak and a string of blown leads.
The day after their latest collapse -- a 3-2 overtime loss in Philadelphia on Thursday after they were in front 2-0 -- goalie Frederik Andersen loudly questioned the work habits of some teammates during practice.
"He doesn't say much, but when he says something, people listen up," center Auston Matthews told reporters. "He's absolutely within his right to be upset because we've left him out to dry too many times over this course of games. We need to be better for one another. We need to be better for him."
The Leafs (25-17-5) hope to have defenseman Morgan Rielly in the lineup when they face the Senators, who have defeated them twice by the score of 4-3 this season, including a visit to Toronto on Jan. 10.
Meanwhile, the playoff hopes of the Senators (15-19-9) are not realistic at this point. Their most recent loss, Thursday's 4-1 beating by the St. Louis Blues, followed a familiar script, with Ottawa falling apart in the second period.
While Senators rookie defenseman Thomas Chabot was told he'll be remaining with the NHL team for the season, there's rumblings that might not be the case for Erik Karlsson.
The Senators want to re-sign their captain, who will be in for a huge raise when his deal expires at the end of next season, but general manager Pierre Dorion also reminded reporters that even Wayne Gretzky was traded. That has all of them nervous for their future.
"I don't think anybody wants it to happen, but the way reality works, if your team is not having success, changes are going to be made," winger Mark Stone said Friday. "If the group in here doesn't want changes to be made, we have to play better."
The Senators have been outscored 65-36 in the second period.
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The roof of Saint Anthony of Padua church collapsed on April 13, 2017. (credit: via CBS2)
PASSAIC, N.J. (CBSNewYork) — Easter services were slightly different for worshipers at a church in Passaic County after its ceiling collapsed last week.
As 1010 WINS' Roger Stern reports, the Mass was the same, but instead of looking out stained glass windows, the walls were made from wood paneling and cinder blocks.
This year, Easter services at Saint Anthony of Padua on Myrtle Avenue were moved to a rectory hall.
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Of course, I'd heard of Jacques Tati well, okay, I hadn't really heard of him so much as I'd seen the well designed DVD covers at the video store. After reading about Tati's films I thought I'd see what was inside those attractive cases. "Play Time" by Tati revels in placing his Mr. Bean-like character, Monsieur Hulot in an overwhelmingly modernist Paris. The film plays out almost like a black and white silent movie, though really it's just mostly wordless with a subtly coloured palette.
While the movie is basically a setting for Mr. Hulot's visual gags and misadventures (when there is dialogue, it's almost awkward), the over riding theme is the impersonal and alienating nature of modernism. One side story shows an American tourist hoping to find the "real" Paris but only occasionally catches glimpses of landmarks as reflections in shop windows or glass doors (a travel agency shows posters for Mexico, New York, Rome and London, all with identical architecture).
Even though the city is portrayed as cold and stark, I couldn't help but enjoy the minimally furnished rooms and openness created by large pane glass windows. Even more remarkable is that all the incredible sets were created for the film (this is one time when the DVD extras have to be seen). In the last part of the film, Tati has fun at a designer's expense by showcasing a new restaurant where the design wreaks havoc on the staff and customers. Despite all that, Tati reveals his love of the city when the incredibly choreographed ending culminates with the bustling traffic and crowds turn Paris into a circus.
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Peter Wallsten discusses what can be learned from Tuesday's primaries, in which Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet survived to win his party's nomination, bucking the anti-incumbent tide that has been rumbling across the nation.
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Onus on accused in murder cases to show cause for bail
By AdvocateDaily.com Staff
The bail decision in the case of an Ontario neurosurgeon accused of killing his wife points to some of the misconceptions around bail in murder cases in Canada, says Toronto criminal lawyer John Rosen.
"The Criminal Code requires someone who is charged with murder to be automatically detained in custody. The onus then shifts to the accused to apply to a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for bail and to demonstrate that the detention of the accused is not justified," he tells AdvocateDaily.com.
A judge denied the surgeon bail in a Toronto courtroom; the reasons for his decision are covered under a publication ban, reports the CBC.
Rosen, founder of Rosen & Company Barristers, says murder is one of the only charges — others include treason, alarming the Queen, intimidating Parliament or a legislature, inciting to mutiny, and piracy — in the Criminal Code where the accused must apply for bail and show cause for their release.
For all other offences, bail hearings are held in the lower court, usually presided over by a Justice of the Peace, and with some exceptions (such as in drug cases) the Crown has to show cause why the person should be detained.
Rosen explains that in bail applications on murder charges the Superior Court takes into account the several factors considered on all bail hearings, including whether the accused is a flight risk, whether they will commit other offences if released or interfere with the administration of justice, and whether the public's confidence in the court would diminish if the accused was released.
In murder cases, the court will weigh the background of the accused, the proposed bail plan and the strength of the sureties against the strength of the Crown's case, he explains. "The benchmark is very high when the probability of conviction and the automatic life sentence that would follow is great."
A conviction for murder carries with it a mandatory life sentence and delayed parole of at least 10 years for second-degree murder and 25 years for first-degree murder. Courts recognize the accused's incentive to run when the penalty is so high, Rosen explains.
"The accused in any murder case must get over these hurdles on a balance of probabilities by calling evidence to show they are a person of previous good character, have a strong bail plan with reliable supervisors to ensure compliance and attendance in court as required. Even then, if the case against the accused is strong, a judge is more likely to deny bail," he says.
Persons charged with murder will ask about bail and their lawyer will generally explain the difficulties associated with obtaining release from the court, Rosen says.
"I always say to the client, 'What's your bail plan?' The court will want a high bail, a number of sureties who are prepared to put their assets on the line, and will want to know where you're going to live, work and who you will be associating with," he says. "The court will want the accused, if released, to be guarded, essentially, by people close to them in the community."
Rosen goes on the note, "It's not as if no one has ever been released on bail on a murder charge, but generally speaking, people don't get out," he says. "Even though the onus on accused is to show cause on a balance of probabilities, it turns out to be a high threshold to meet — not impossible but it's high."


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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Choosing a name
With our first daughter, we knew we wanted to keep her given name, whatever it was. That is truly the only thing she "owned" from the first day of her life, and we felt it was a very important piece of her personal history. We also asked at the orphanage who had named her, so that we would be able to tell her someday.
We wanted to honor her birth country by choosing another Indian name for her, and we wanted to give her a family name from one of our families, as a symbol of her new identity.
Anya (a shortened version of "Ananya") was our choice, and it sounded beautiful combined with her given name, Rashi. "Pearl" is my mom's name, and we chose that for her middle name. It was perfect to our ears . . . although my now 6-year-old girl is insisting we call her simply "Anya" instead of "Anya Rashi."
With our next daughter K, we will definitely keep her given name. We will also ask who named her, so we can tell her that information as she grows up. Since she will likely be over 2 years old before we bring her home, we may keep her given name as a first name. We love the meaning of K's given name, too, which is an added bonus.
We did choose another name during our research -- it is easy for westerners to pronounce, but is a decidedly Indian name: Monika. It means "wise counselor." That's kind of a big burden for a child to carry, but we hope she will grow into it! Then we will add the family name Ann/Anne, after Peter's mom and one of his sisters. We haven't talked about which spelling we will use, though.
And since I love this topic, please feel free to chime in about what factors you considered/are considering as you choose your children's names!
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- Julie & Patrick said...
Naming a child is such a delicate process! We employed the same theories and logic that you did with Anya's name and now K's name. The girls have been talking a lot about names lately and the fact that they are so special that they each have 4 names while Pat and I only have 3!
I LOVE Monika!
- January 9, 2013 at 10:02 AM
- The Labontes said...
We are similar in philosophy of names. Both of my boys kept their Indian names as middle names. We chose "M" names for each of them to keep with our trend, and ALL of my kids have a family related middle name. Maddie is named completely after my grandmother, Myles has Dan's name as his middle, My grandfather and Max share a middle name, and Mason's middle name is my great grandmother's maiden name. I'm with Julie - LOVE Monika!
- January 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM
- Lynette said...
"Achingly close" is a very good way to describe it!! ;)
Can't wait to actually learn your sweetie's name and see her face!
- January 9, 2013 at 2:31 PM
- Candice said...
We had several first names picked out, but they did not seem right once we saw his photo! He became "Micah" with my husband's name next and then his Indian name from the orphanage. I still love hearing him rattle off all four names together and he loves that he shares a name with his daddy! Can't wait to hear what your little girls name all together and see her picture!
- January 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM
- No Greater Love said...
Oh, what a beautiful name. :) Yes, I love names, too. We have reasons we named each of the boys who they are....and like you we'll keep V's given name for sure...but Hope will be her middle name.....for certainly it is with joyful expectancy that we long for our little one. :o)
- January 10, 2013 at 7:15 PM
- Cindy said...
Well, Emy is short for Emary..gave her my moms middle name, then her Indian given name...all of our kids have 4 names..
Luke has my dads middle name, then his Indian name.
Tessa has my sisters middle name and my best friends first name....and on a funny note...my Indian beauties have threatened to tell Tessa she is the adopted one! lol
- March 4, 2013 at 7:02 PM
- Michele said...
So great to find your blog! My husband and I are also in the process of adopting a little girl from India, though we have not been matched yet. I blog (occasionally) about our experience at
I have been so encouraged to read others' journeys. Sure helps to make sense of things in ours sometimes. :)
- March 21, 2013 at 1:57 PM


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