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Now that the 2017 Solar Eclipse has come and gone, you might think things are quieting down in the sky. But nothing could be further from the truth. Whenever you look up, there's always something going on - you just have to know what to look for.
The problem is, where do you start? With so many stars in the sky, how can you tell what you're even looking at?
This app called Sky Map can turn you into an astronomer in seconds. Just pull the app up, point your phone at the sky, and it will point out all of the constellations! The app also highlights planets and other celestial objects. In fact, some refer to this app as a "planetarium for your Android device."
Another neat thing that Sky Map can do is offer you a glimpse at the past, and even a sneak peek into the future. If you're curious about how a particular section of the sky looked before, or what it will look like down the road, just enter the date and time you'd like to see.
It does all of this by using augmented reality to display information over the images seen through your phone's camera lens.
People seem to love it, too. Sky Map has a 4.5 rating in Google Play, and there are tons of comments like this one: "I love this app, there's [sic] so many features that it continues to excite me!"
Sky Map is a free download for Android users in the Google Play store. Currently, there is no version available for Apple users.
An alternative option for Apple
But, before all you Apple users start to feel left out, don't worry! We've still got you covered, and we'd never leave you hanging!
Anyone with an Apple device can use a similar app called Star Chart. This app has many of the same features as Sky Map, and calculates in real time the exact location of every star even when the sun is out! It does this by using your GPS location and a 3-D simulation of the universe, along with some pretty impressive algorithms.
With Star Chart, you can even see what the night sky looks like for people on the opposite side of the planet. All you have to do is point your phone down at the ground.
Star Chart is a free download for both Apple and Android users, so click the blue buttons below to check these apps out.


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Supersonic Announce Jarboe, Ufomammut, Merzbow, Hey Colossus, Drunk In Hell + More!
7th June 2012 at 2:29 pm
2012 marks the Ten Year Anniversary of this dynamic, experimental, multi-disciplinary arts festival, which identifies the otherwise indescribable connections between contemporary music, art, performance and film. To commemorate this impressive and very special milestone this year, Capsule propose to work with Supersonic alumni and…
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Four new Berserk movie cast interviews online!
The official website for the Berserk anime film project posted four more interview videos with voice cast members on Thursday. These interviews with Yuuki Kaji (Judeau), Minako Kotobuki (Rickert), Aki Toyosaki (Charlotte), and Kenta Miyake (Nosferatu Zodd) feature animated footage as the cast members record their lines.
The website previously posted videos featuring Hiroaki Iwanaga (Guts), Takahiro Sakurai (Griffith), and Toa Yukinari (Casca) earlier this month, and it promises to add more cast interviews in the future
Berserk Ōgon Jidai-Hen I: Haō no Tamago (Berserk Golden Age Arc I: Egg of the Supreme Ruler), the first film in the three-part retelling of the Golden Age arc of Kentaro Miura's manga, will open in Japan on February 4.
when will "Berserk" ovas (or movies) be shown on TV ?
i hope its' production will be exactly as Hellsing ovas regarding drawing quality etc.
Berserk is a wonderful Japanese animation.


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Needless to say that Mickey Mouse is everybody's favorite cartoon character. Kids do have a dream to meet Mickey Mouse once in a lifetime, and in fact many, like me, would want to do that even today! My dream couldn't be fulfilled and the attention shifted to Mickey Mouse products. Recently we reported about iRiver's MP3 player that sports a Mickey Mouse shape.
Here's a special Mickey Mouse communication gadgets - the Mouse Phone. The delicate design handset doesn't come in a whole Mickey Mouse body; it just has a mouse face.
The features of the Mouse phone carries 1-3-inch TFT-LCD, 260′000 colors, 128 x 160 px resolution, touch-sensitive interface, 1-3 megapixel camera with a support for MP4 file format, WAP, GPRS internet connectivity, 2 games, FM radio and Bluetooth. It is compatible with 3GP, MP4 video files; mp3, mp4, midi music files; calculator, ringtones, voice recorder and many other functions.
The camera is located on one of the ears. In order to access the phone screen and menu, you need to open the mouse's face from the middle. On one half, you will find a screen and on the other a keypad is available.
Weighing 80g, it has dimensions of 55 x 55 x 55 mm and can work continuously for 150 - 250 minutes (talk time) and 150 - 190 hours (standby). The mouse phone comes bundle with one neck band, one charger, one USB cable and one Bluetooth headset.
The cute little mouse phone is available for $225 (approx. Rs. 9000).


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Giving and receiving massage is a wonderful way to connect with ourselves and others. In a group dynamic this connectivity is heightened, becoming a beautiful sharing and warm experience. In pairs the group will be guided through a simple routine – massaging the shoulders, neck and head. Pairs switch at half way so everyone will give and receive! Simple moves are selected to enable everyone to follow easily. (Massage will be done over clothes)
Hannah has a gentle, fun and passionate manner. She been working as a yoga teacher and holistic therapist for 17 years, facilitating and holding workshops and retreats in New Zealand and overseas.


text: In this episode, Marissa, Jacki and Nate watch and discuss each other's favorite guilty pleasure horror movies. For Marissa, it is the made for TV movie The Midnight Hour. Jacki picks Nightmare on Elm St. Part 4: The Dream Master and Nate brings us into the tech age with 1994's Brainscan.


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Our deluxe Slatwall or Ladderwall brackets will add a touch of class to your displays. Simply add glass or wooden shelves up to 40cm wide for your displays - then stand back and admire. We hold these in stock ready for next day delivery if necessary and don't forget the price reduces when you buy three more more sets of these brackets.


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European Council President Donald Tusk said on Wednesday he would call an extra Brexit summit of European Union leaders around mid-November to finalize a deal with Britain.
Tusk told a news conference before chairing a summit of all 28 EU leaders in the Austrian city of Salzburg later on Wednesday: "The Brexit negotiations are entering their decisive phase. Various scenarios are still possible today but I'd like to stress that some of Prime Minister May's proposals from Chequers indicated positive evolution in the UK's approach."
Tusk said that went for the UK's readiness to work closely with the EU on security and foreign policy after Brexit but stressed that Chequers proposals from premier Theresa May for the future Irish border and economic cooperation between the EU and Britain "will need to reworked and further negotiated".
"Today there is perhaps more hope but there is surely less and less time," Tusk added. "Every day that is left we must use for talks. I'd like to finalize them still this autumn," he said. He would propose that the EU leaders hold another extra summit on Brexit around mid-November.


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Choir and jazz ensembles combine for a night of Ellington and Hughes
This marks the first time the bands will perform together.
Apr. 26, 2011
For the first time, the Concert Jazz Band and Choral Union will collaborate together for a fusion of jazz, voice and African-American culture.
The "Sacred Concerts" will contain pieces by the legendary composer Duke Ellington, in addition to poetry selections from Langston Hughes.
Jazz Band Director Arthur White said he was excited for the collaboration of the two groups and especially for working with Choral Union Director Paul Crabb.
"I think the collaboration was born out of a mutual respect between the jazz and choral programs," White said in an email. "Plus, it's a unique and unusual pairing, and I love performing works, pieces, etc. that are rarely performed, particularly when written by one of the great, and most important, composers in American music."
Crabb said it would be a new experience because of the different instrumentation.
"This is, of course, a different style from an orchestra, so there is a lot more improvisation with a lot of percussion influence," Crabb said.
Rachel AuBuchon, Choral Union's pianist and a music teacher from Stephens College, will play "Songs of the Slave," a piece with choral and solo parts from the opera "John Brown." She will also perform three pieces from Hughes' poetry and "Harlem Songs" by Gwyneth Walker. Her participation is the connection between both musical groups.
"You do the best you can to bring out the elements of music that are going to be the strongest audible landmarks for (each group)," AuBuchon said. "By always giving them a firm pulse to attach to when they work the actual combo, it won't be as difficult for them to blend in."
For both the jazz and poetry elements of the concert, both directors said their rehearsal methods would still stay the same despite the unique combination.
White said the ultimate job of the jazz group would be to listen to, absorb, interpret and infuse the work and the Jazz Band with the sound of Ellington's original recordings.
Crabb said the choir has gone the extra mile to prepare, as well as undergoing the usual rehearsal.
"We have a scholar of Langston Hughes who is going to do a poetry reading of (his poems), and that will be separate from the concert, but part of our preparation as a choir is to understand the poetry," Crabb said.
In addition, Crabb explained the African-American artistic impacts on history as the concert's focus.
"This concert is something that will reveal to people the beautiful and significant contributions (of African-Americans) in poetry and music and simply a part of our American history that sometimes we have not become as well acquainted as we should," he said.
AuBuchon said this is something musical groups should do more often because it is American music.
"We are exposing people to these types of music that they have maybe never heard before," she said. "This is classical music today."
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Things to Do
The top 10 list: Hats off to spring, hats on for Derby Day in Grand Prairie
The original Mayfest: When the river was drab and the fun was simple
1. Mayfest 2018
This will be the 46th annual incarnation of the event that sort of seals the deal on spring in Fort Worth, weather permitting. It starts on a Thursday and runs till 7 p.m. Sunday on the banks of the Trinity River between the Seventh Street bridge and Interstate 30, west of downtown. Music, games, performances, dancing, art, vendors and — it can't be said often enough — festival food are all represented. Admission is $8 adults, $5 seniors and ages 3-12 and free for 2 and younger; there's a $25 five-ticket family deal. Friday, seniors get in free; and military members (plus up to five family members) are free every day. You can get tickets at the fest or by visiting tickets.mayfest.org. For more details including daily hours, visit www.mayfest.org.
2. Kiefer Sutherland
When the phrase "raucous outlaw country" involves Kiefer Sutherland, you're probably thinking it's the plotline of an episode of "24," but you'd be wrong. The TV actor better known as Jack Bauer has a fledgling country music career, a new single "This Is How It's Done" and a North American and European concert tour that includes a stop at the Grand Ole Opry. He'll take the Billy Bob's stage at 9:45 p.m. Friday. Tickets are $16 general admission, $28 reserved. Billy Bob's Texas is at 2520 Rodeo Plaza in the Fort Worth Stockyards. 817-624-7117; billybobstexas.com
3. 9th annual Festival of the Kid
Imagine a world without playwrights. Now imagine an annual event devoted to combating that rather grim alternate reality. Stage West hosts the fest of plays written and performed by kids, Tarrant County kids, to be specific. They will be assisted by professional stage designers and directors. The works are the winners of the Neighborhood Play Contest, which receives hundreds of entries each year. Performances will be at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Monday, May 7, through Wednesday, May 9. Tickets are $10, $5 age 12 and younger. For reservations, call 817-784-9378 or visit www.stagewest.org. Stage West Theatre is at 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth.
4. Cinco de Mayo weekend at Panther Island Pavilion
The play place alongside the Trinity River downtown gives you two choices this weekend. From noon-6 p.m. Saturday, it's the third annual El Fuerte Taco Fest, a mix of tacos, live music, cooking demos, theater and a kids zone. Tickets are $15-$50 at https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1662904. Sunday, 1-9 p.m., it's the Punk in Drublic festival featuring more than 100 craft beers and a live music lineup that includes NOFX, Bad Religion, the Interrupters, Mad Caddies and more. Admission is $39.50-$99.50. For more information, visit http://punkindrublicfest.com/ft-worth/. Panther Island is at 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth.
5. Fort Worth Opera Festival
The second weekend of the annual fest leads off with Donizetti's opera buffa, i.e. funny, "Don Pasquale" at 7:30 p.m. Friday night with soprano Audrey Luna and bass-baritone Burak Bilgili; sees the return of the tango-inspired "Maria de Buenos Aires," starring mezzo-soprano Solange Merdinian, baritone Luis Alejandro Orozco and Fort Worth's own "SuperLatina" Gaby Natale at 7:30 p.m. Saturday; and ends with an encore of "Don Pasquale" at 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets start at $17; all performances will be at Bass Hall. 817-731-0726 or 817-212-4280; fwopera.org
6. May the Fourth
Celebrating Star Wars Day is easier this year because there's a new rebel base in town: the Holocron Toy Store. From 4-10 p.m. Friday, the store will throw a party that includes giveaways, a costume contest, live music from Fort Worth band Dead Words and complimentary beer from Wild Acres Brewery. Admission is two cans of food for the Tarrant Area Food Bank. From noon-5 p.m. Saturday, it's Padawan Day, with activities such as light saber battles, a bounce house, art activities, face painting and free water and cookies. Admission: four cans of food per family. The first 50 kids get a gold "Galactic Passport." Holocron is at 3613 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth. 817-489-5600
7. 'Funny Girl'
Ah, Fanny Brice. Reacquaint yourself with this old friend or introduce a member of the younger generation to her along with songs such as "People" and "My Man." A young Barbra Streisand plays the young vaudeville actress who is determined to shine as a star on Broadway. Also in the cast: Omar Sharif, as her husband, Nicky Arnstein; Key Medford; Walter Pidgeon; and Anne Francis. Tickets are $10. The movie screens at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Four Day Weekend Theater, 312 Houston St., in downtown Fort Worth. You can order tickets at www.eventbrite.com or pay at the door.
8. Kentucky Derby Day
It's called the greatest two minutes in sports, but you don't have to drive hours to Churchill Downs to celebrate it. Lone Star Park at Grand Prairie will host a watch party and lots of activities Saturday. The gates open at 10:30 a.m. and the first live race will be at 1:35 p.m. The Kentucky Derby will be simulcast; post time is 5:34 p.m. Central. And the hats will get as much attention as the horses. Two hat wearers — one judged "most creative" and one "most stylish" — will each win $500. Three honorable mention hats get race day packages. Contestants must be in line by 3 p.m. to enter. Get more details at the website. Lone Star Park is at 1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie. 972-263-7223; www.lonestarpark.com
9. East Main Arts Festival
This one-day festival with more than 90 vendors and 26 bands will sprout on three blocks of downtown Arlington. Along with art, street performers and food, there will be an outdoor reading room, bounce houses and a pop-up chess park and dog park. Bring along gently used books for the Little Free Library Initiative. The fest is anchored by Division Brewing Co., which will be serving craft beer, and Mavericks Grill, for brisket tacos. It's noon to 8 p.m. Saturday. Punch 601 E. Main St., Arlington into your GPS to get you there. Get an entertainment schedule and an event map online at downtownarlington.org.
10. Cinco de Mayo drive-in fest
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the Coyote Drive-in Theater. Come early, 6-8 p.m. Saturday, for performances by Mariachi Panteras and dancing by SIMA Ballet Folklorico. There also will be food trucks, drinks specials, yard games and face painting. Then, the evening's double feature, screened in Spanish, begins: "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Coco." Chris Pratt speaking in Spanish? We're so there. Admission is $8 adults, $6 children and 5 and younger free. Gates open at 5:30 pm. Coyote Drive-In is at 223 N.E. Fourth St., Fort Worth. 817-717-7767; www.coyotedrive-in.com


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A Mom & Me set consists of a piece of jewelry for the brand new mom and her little girl.
Of mother daughter bracelets , mother daughter necklaces , to special baby jewelry with a matching bracelet mom. All together for mother and daughter. Specially designed for all girls who want to be like mommy, how to love just as beautiful is that ?! You see your little girl already proudly walk around the room with her shimmering 'same-as-mama' jewelery?
Mom & Me is a sweet armbandenset together for mother and daughter. Two identical bracelets that symbolize the special mother-daughter bond. For example, both bracelets hangs a sphere heart that says' I love you with all my heart. " Or choose the "key to my heart 'charms, the baby ornament a key and a lock to that of mother. So your daughter always carries the key to Mom's heart, how sweet is that ?! That's something different than just another bodysuit .... if you're not impressed with it.
The love between mother and daughter is forever. Let this be reflected with two silver mother daughter necklaces , one for you, one for your little girl. Mother daughter necklaces are sterling silver, forever beautiful. What a special and personalized gift to symbolize the bond between you and your child!
KAYA has heart for all children, thus donating the jewelry brand sold by an amount of foundation Eduki. Read here about our Giving Back project.


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With less than a week until it's launched
lets take a look at Mike Bithell's Volume.
I managed to first play this game back at Eurogamer Expo way back in 2013 and I even had the chance to meet Mike at his stand.
I have watched this title grow at the different shows that both Mike and I have attended. At each stage I have played his game and have taken notice that there has always been a very clear improvement to this title whether it was in the graphics, length of the stages or the improvements of the game play.
Mike has a his own team whom are housed under the amply named "Mike Bithell Games".
Both Mike and his title Volume will have a lot to live up to, following the flash storm success of Thomas Was Alone, as a developer Mike is very humbled by and is constantly shocked by the reception he has had to date.
Check out this video of my interview with Mike
Thomas Was Alone, Bithell's most recognised title, was strong and interesting due to the writing this game leaned on, it was all about the story and the characters which worked incredibly well for this title.
No doubt the critic will be waiting to get their hands on this title I guess they will be looking to heavily criticise the story in this new title.
But I believe that this game will hold it's own, the stealth and puzzle elements alone have my attention. I personally can not wait to play this game, and beat it 😉
Question is will the critics love it because it has a great story, or will they hate it because it isn't Thomas Was Alone?
I guess we'll have to wait and see when this title goes on sale on the 18th August.
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The Game
Locksley doesn't kill. That would be far too easy. Instead, he commits his crimes through stealth. Sneaking, distracting, avoiding. He is never seen, and seldom heard. As he grows in popularity and notoriety, so will his inventory. An arsenal of gadgets await discovery in a quest to rob from the rich and give to the unheard.
A hundred challenging and exciting levels lie ahead, but that is only the beginning of the Volume. The community are free to build their own challenges, even releasing their own takes on the core levels. Volumewill evolve, warp and grow as players make their mark on Locksley's legend.
Volume is a near-future retelling of the Robin Hood legend, starring Danny Wallace (Thomas Was Alone), Charlie McDonnell and award-winning, critically-acclaimed actor Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes) as Gisborne.
- 100 levels of unapologetic stealth action featuring a suite of gadgets for use to avoid, distract and evade detection.
- Full set of content creation tools to build and share your own levels with the world.
- Full campaign playable using pre-made or user-generated levels.
- Starring Andy Serkis (The Lord of the Rings, Planet of the Apes), Danny Wallace (Thomas Was Alone) and Charlie McDonnell (charlieissocoollike)


text: Language Is Culture. When I used to work as a consultant training foreign language and ESL teachers, one thing I used to repeat over and over is that Language is Culture. You can't separate them because they are so intertwined and they really must be taught intertangledly (my own new word!) The United Nations obviously thought it was important enough to declare today as International Mother Language Day. You can read more about International Mother Language Day HERE, but in short, The United Nations summarizes it as the following: "International Mother Language Day has been observed every year since February 2000 to promote linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The date represents the day in 1952 when students demonstrating for recognition of their language, Bangla, as one of the two national languages of the then Pakistan, were shot and killed by police in Dhaka, the capital of what is now Bangladesh." Teaching cultural understanding and tolerance will pave the way to peace. It's a huge task that can only be accomplished one tiny little pebble at a time. Of course we hope that OUR Little Pebble will pave an even greater peace-path than what we could ever fathom!)


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How is it already October? This year just seems to have flown by. We've technically got just under 3 months until Christmas! Let me repeat that 3 months until Christmas!!! Anyway, before I get sidetracked panicking how close Christmas is I thought I'd share my goals for this month.
Goal One
I am participating in my first Blogtober this year! For those who don't know what Blogtober is, it basically means posting every day in the month of October. Now I love a challenge! Last year I tried Blogmas so this year I thought why not try both Blogtober and Blogmas. The goal is to post every single day for the whole 31 days of October. I'm hoping, that this is one of my goals that I will achieve. So, watch this space everyday at 6pm there will be a new post.
Goal Two
Participate in more twitter chats. I find these a great way to interact with other bloggers and make new friends. As I'm back at university time isn't on my hands so twitter chats are the best way for me to interact. Some of my favourite chats are the Influencer RT chat on Wednesday at 8pm, I also like the BeeChat chats Monday at 5pm & Thursday at 9pm and finally the GRLPOWR chat Tuesday and Sunday at 9pm. I love all these chats and most are hosted by guest hosts which is a brilliant way to get to know other bloggers you may have not met before.
Goal Three
This goal is a personal related one, I want to keep organised and on top of my university work. This means being ahead of my weekly reading list by at least two weeks. I often find by October I start to get behind on my uni work so this year I would like to be on top of my work if not ahead.
Goal Four
I hate focusing on numbers but for this goal I am. Each month I am challenging myself to beat the previous months Visitors and Views statistics on my blog. For this month I would like to hit 400 visitors and 800 Views. This always makes me nervous talking about numbers and setting challenges that are partly in my hands. I'm hoping I look back at this in a month and have smashed it, so future Brooke I hope you're looking back reading this with the biggest grin on your face possible.
Goal Five
Now, seen as though I've come to the realisation that Christmas is nearly here I guess I need to do my Christmas shopping. Between me and my partner we do have quite a bit to do and I don't like leaving it until the last minute and having to deal with the packed shopping centres, crazy customers all desperate for that right present and sweating to death whilst you shop till you drop. I guess a part of this goal is to get a spreadsheet together of who I need to buy for and what they might want and budget how much money I need.
Goal Six
I guess this may sound a bit cheesy but I'd like to have a great month. Whether that is just enjoying myself, creating some time for myself to have a little pamper session or spending time outside of university with my friends. October will be a month of self discovery, fun and positive attitude.
I hope you guys are ready for Blogtober, and the other 30 posts coming your way every evening at 6pm. Also, don't forget to share your October goals in the comments I'd love to help you reach some!


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DNA testing has certainly revolutionized two areas. Forensic DNA testing is a prominent fixture in today's criminal justice system, while DNA paternity testing is the new standard for deciding child support cases. So, DNA testing is certainly part of the lifestyles of the poor and infamous. But the rich and famous are not going to be left out. Welcome to the world of celebrity DNA testing.
Celebrity DNA testing in the news during 2005 included a story about Oprah Winfrey. Oprah announced while speaking in Johannesburg that her DNA had been tested and on the basis of the results, she believed she was Zulu. Representatives of the Zulu nation quickly discounted her claim, stating that Zulu natives were never taken as slaves to North America, and that Oprah was more likely of West African origin.
In another celebrity DNA testing case, Prince Albert underwent a DNA paternity test to find out if he was the father to a boy born to a former air hostess with whom he had a relationship.
Anna Nicole Smith's baby, born in 2006, has been claimed by her attorney. It appears that the matter won't be complete settled without DNA paternity testing to confirm the claims.
British athlete Colin Jackson has undergone ancestry DNA testing in an attempt to find out more about his roots. He knew his parents were Jamaican, but DNA testing provided a more complete breakdown, allowing him to untangle his past to a greater extent.
Celebrity DNA testing sometimes involves more than ancestral curiosity or paternity confirmation. In a case involving Nicole Kidman, a court ordered celebrity photographer Jamie Fawcett to provide DNA samples to police. The DNA samples were to be testing against DNA found on electronic bugging devices allegedly planted by Fawcett in Kidman's Sydney home.
Another side of celebrity DNA testing is the collection and sale of celebrity DNA samples. Internet sites like Celebrity Skin and Bodily Fluids offer skin cells (and other discards) from a variety of celebrities in film, television, music and literature.
In a slightly classier use of DNA, Discover magazine reported several years ago on a company working to create a new line of jewelry–amulets containing bits of genetic code from any human being, including celebrities and historical figures. Recent searches have come up empty on Stargene, the company purportedly working on this concept, but the market may be there.
Taking a sample of someone's DNA for analysis without their consent became illegal in the UK in September of 2006. Actually, the major push for this new law came not from collecting celebrity DNA, but rather the high rate of secret collection of DNA samples for DNA paternity testing.


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Dow component Home Depot plunged 10 percent in pre-open trading on Friday after the retailer warned profits would miss targets after a poor December sales season, sidelining some of the bulls. Radio Shack also warned. Yet market tracker stocks QQQ, -3.16% and the S&P 500 'Spiders' SPY, -2.57% were just holding amid some expectation the broader trend set Thursday will hold. Volumes were exceptionally light. European markets lent support with small gains. Crude prices were higher. The dollar was down 0.4 percent vs. euro at $1.0394 and down 0.2 percent against yen at 119.84.
Pre-open gainers: Starbucks SBUX, -1.86%, Ariba ARBA rises 15 percent on Archipelago ECN to $3.48, the only stock to move outside a 10-percent band.
Pre-open decliners: Home Depot HD, -1.61%. See full story on profit warning. Qualcomm QCOM, -4.71% down 1.4 percent on Island to $36.61.
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Deutsche Bank lowered Home Depot to "sell" from "hold" and Bear Stearns cut its rating on the stock to "peer perform" from "outperform."
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Breaking news
- Radio Shack RSH, +0.45% warned that fourth-quarter earnings would not meet previous projections due to below plan sales, aggravated by weak gross margin trends.
- Adtran ADTN, -4.38% indicated that fourth quarter earnings would be well above Wall Street expectations due to "significantly" higher gross margins resulting from a favorable product mix and cost reduction efforts. The provider to telecommunications transmission products expects to report earnings 30 to 32 cents a share for the quarter ending December, versus the average analyst estimate compiled by Thomson First Call of 21 cents
- Kenneth Cole KCP, -0.07% said its fourth quarter performance will beat expectations amid strong sales. The seller of shoes and accessories is forecasting revenue of approximately $117 to $118 million and earnings per share of at least 36 cents, ahead of prior estimates of $108-$110 million in revenue and earnings of 32-34 cents per share.


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On 7 October 2014, humanity reached an impressive milestone. On that day, there were more active mobile connections than there were humans on the planet. The spread of mobile devices has been unprecedented in human history- no other product has been adopted so quickly. As someone who travels the world extensively, I can say that mobiles are truly everywhere- from wealthy city centres to rural communities to the poorest shantytowns.
For the first time in history, the prevalence of mobile devices are providing low-cost access to billions of people, most of whom lack access to basic services, including financial products. Not ones to be left behind, financial institutions and telecommunications companies the world over concluded that with a lower cost of delivery, previously unreachable customers would flock to using financial services. Development organizations revelled in the idea that the poorest of the poor would have access to the foundations of formalization – savings, credit, and insurance. Together they set off on efforts to build mobile money systems in almost every country in the world.
Today, with over 270 mobile money programs in operation, many would assume that there are huge levels of adoption. And, many would assume that there exists clear business case prime for replication. And, of course, that there are clear best practices for transaction types, usability, and pricing. Many would assume that, thanks to the availability of these services, the poorest of the poor would dive into using them- and once and for all join the formal financial system.
I'm taking a stand and telling the truth- it's just not happening. Outside the very few success cases – in Kenya, in Pakistan, in Bangladesh – most mobile money programs are struggling to stay alive. Many are being subsidized heavily by international organizations in an unsustainable manner. Most have low registration, and those that do not have low usage. Most will never reach profitability. But this doesn't have to be the case.
I'm taking a stand and telling the truth- it's just not happening. Outside the very few success cases – in Kenya, in Pakistan, in Bangladesh – most mobile money programs are struggling to stay alive.
So why aren't the poor flocking to digital financial services? I have a number of theories. Among others, I believe:
The technology just isn't there yet
Transactions between a buyer and a seller are meant to be quick. The buyer wants to have their good or service as quickly as possible, and the seller wants to complete the transaction to be able to attend their next customer.
Since most of the poor still use basic feature phones with no data, current mobile money programs can use the best technology at their disposal – most often a mixture of USSD and SMS. Completing a mobile money transaction with these messaging systems, even for the most comfortable user, often takes less than a minute- quick in relative terms but slow compared to cash transactions. Data entry is cumbersome and prone to user error. In many countries, it is commonplace for customers give their phones to merchants to complete transactions – and in doing so, they provide not just their numbers but also their security validation codes.
Why make twenty clicks when paying in cash is just simpler?
The systems are too expensive
Mobile money programs have significantly lowered the cost to make payments. In many cases, fees for transferring funds have lowered from a few dollars to often half that. On a $100 purchase, where the transaction fee is $0.50, a user can clearly see the value. But the poor rarely do $100 transactions. In low income and poor communities, the average transaction value is often $2-3 dollars. Suddenly a fee of $0.50 seems hugely expensive.
The vast majority of these fees simply cover messaging costs from the telecommunication companies. SMS and USSD transactions are a huge revenue source for telcos – and these costs are passed directly to users.
Costs need to go down if digital payments are going to interest the poor.
The poor don't see the value of formalization
The poor are called poor not due to their lack of intelligence, but due to a lack of money. As a result, they are acutely aware to the costs they must bear- often decisions are made out of immediate need, rather than through a consideration of suitability or cost. For the money they do have, they want to keep as much of it as possible. One of the main virtues of money is that it leaves no trace- transactions exchange hands with no record.
What mobile money offers in terms of convenience – it gives up in anonymity. Transactions are documented. While this is done in the interest of the user- to develop a credit history, for example- the poor fear the taxman coming to collect.
Until the value of formalization can be clearly demonstrated to outweigh the costs, the poor will remain hesitant to participate in formal finance.
The right partnerships don't exist
Often, mobile money programs are seen as attempts to create competitive advantages for individual institutions. Telecommunication companies, banks, third party providers and the like all actively compete with each other to acquire customers and draw them into to closed-loop platforms. Some markets have dozens of competing platforms- up to 10 or more- making it difficult for customers to understand the value of digital payments.
If a customer has to ask "Does my money work here?" or "Do you accept the kind of money I have" then you fundamentally have a problem. Why? Because they already have a product that's accepted anywhere- it's called cash.
So What Can Be Done?
Technology and cost are problems that only time will solve. Already, more than 40% of new phones being sold are 'smart', and the cost of smartphones are dropping to just a few dollars. As customers migrate to data plans, the cost of messaging will shift from the service to the user. This means that transactions fees can drop to pennies (or less). Furthermore, app experiences are significantly better than those offered by SMS and USSD, allowing users to complete transactions in less clicks. The sooner the poor have access to smart devices and data, the better. Telecommunications companies could enable this, but, for obvious reasons, are choosing not to.
Issuers and governments need to collaborate to better explain the costs of cash and the benefits of formalization. Paying $10 in tax but saving $15 in costs while gaining access to credit and insurance, and not to mention recovering the time it takes to complete these transactions, is a win-win. However, most poor don't see it that way. They see cash as being free- when clearly studies show this is far from the case. By working together, institutions can increase the knowledge of what is to be gained from participating in digital payments, instead of letting the poor fear the consequences of their actions.
On the value proposition side, issuers of mobile money need to face reality. Closed loops, outside of specific circumstances, just aren't working. To create the opportunity to compete, fierce competitors – banks, telcos and other providers – must learn to collaborate in the development of a common payment program. Broad based partnerships are necessary to increase the value proposition of mobile money to customers.
A program like Bim in Peru – the result of Modelo Perú, a 34+ institution multistakeholder partnership between issuers along with the telecommunication companies and the government- was designed specifically to address many of the problems identified. By bringing together 34 financial institutions to build a shared platform that works across the country's major telecommunication companies, Bim is able enable payments that really can be made by anyone to anyone, anywhere, at any time. Collaborating allowed institutions to lower development costs, negotiate lower messaging fees, and collaborate on marketing and messaging – resulting in more affordable fees and a clearer value proposition for customers.
For corporations and governments interested in increasing adoption and use, heavy consideration should be made towards developing a truly a collaborative approach – multi-stakeholder, multi-network, multi-user.
The poor serve to benefit the most from digital payments – but for now, substantial obstacles remain to mass adoption. For corporations and governments interested in increasing adoption and use, heavy consideration should be made towards developing a truly a collaborative approach – multi-stakeholder, multi-network, multi-user. This is the only way that financial inclusion will stand a chance of engaging the poor.


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Berman's Jewelers in Ellicott City, Md., is closing up shop.
The fine jewelry store, which is owned by Sam and Paula Fribush, was founded as pawn shop and jewelry store in 1910 by Isaac Berman. Sam's father bought the store in 1955 with partner Herman Miller. Sam officially took over the shop in 1994. But he started working in the store—nights, weekends, and holidays—as a teenager.
Paula, who came on as bookkeeper for the business in 1988, told JCK the couple is retiring because, "Sam is just tired and worn out. The man literally hasn't had a vacation in maybe 24 years. He's overdue."
The couple has been married since 1971, and Paula says she will miss their clients and "seeing Sam make everyone happy, which he does all the time." But she's looking forward to traveling to Florida (Sam's never been on a plane before but wants to visit Epcot Center) and "just having time together—for day trips and just to enjoy our life. He's definitely earned that."
The store's customer base has dwindled since the dawn of online shopping, she says—another reality that made the pair's exit from the industry feel timely. "There are so many more people buying jewelry online," she says. "And we're seeing that young people just aren't into jewelry, beyond watches and engagement rings, like older people are."
Berman's will close for good on June 16, following a storewide liquidation sale that includes merchandise discounted up to 70 percent off.
Sam, 70, told the Baltimore Sun that he will miss his clients, but recently found himself "taking the long way to work, driving slow," which led to him feeling like his lifelong passion "was becoming a job."
He explained, "This was never a job to me, I just liked it…. I'm going to miss my interaction with people."
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A new feature from Clipp that saves you up to 40% off your entire food and drink bill. Venues can make offers to customers based on
Eg, a venue sets an offer on a Tuesday after 5pm and the Minimum Spend is $70, you could save 40% off your bill. Once you bill hits $70, the Discount Amount is automatically applied. The bill would be reduced by 40% ($28) and means that your $70 food & drink bill would be reduced to $42.
Yes, the discount applies to any amount spent above the Minimum Spend, up to a maximum saving of $250.
Yes, the venue determines how many offers are set. For customers, it's first come first served. To secure an offer, simply set your limit and open a Clipp at the venue.
Your Clipp will stay open as long as you have purchased items at the venue and can see them in your app. If no purchases are recorded against your Clipp, it may close after 4 to 6 hours so that other customers can take advantage of the offer. Read more.
An itemised and non-itemised tax invoice is automatically emailed to you when you close your tab. To obtain a copy of any receipt:
Method 1
1. Select the venue for which you wish to redeem the offer from the venue list.
2. Tap 'USE PROMO' and enter the code. This must be completed BEFORE opening a tab.
3. Open a tab as normal and your discount will be applied.
Method 2
1. In the main menu tap 'ENTER PROMO CODE'.
2. Go back to the venue list, open a tab as normal and your discount will be applied.
This step is for when you have multiple promo codes which have already been applied (see question 3), and you wish to choose which one you would like to redeem first.
1. Ensure you have the latest version of the App installed on your phone (this function is only available on recent versions of Clipp).
2. Select your venue, tap 'OPEN TAB', then tap 'PROMO CODE'.
3. Select the code you wish to apply and continue to open a tab as normal.
Yes. You can add as many additional personal or corporate cards as you wish.
1. Open the Clipp app on your phone.
2. From the main menu select 'PAYMENT'.
3. Tap '+ ADD CARD' and follow the prompts.
A pre-authorisation is a temporary hold on your chosen tab limit. This process is similar to how funds are held when you check into a hotel. Regardless of your tab limit, Clipp will only ever charge you for what you actually spend. A request is sent to your bank immediately when your tab is closed to release any balance remaining on the hold. Timing on your balance release varies between banks. As each bank has their own internal policies, please contact your bank in the first instance if you are experiencing an extended hold release. We recommend that you make a reasonable estimate of how much you intend to spend when selecting your limit. In most Clipp venues, it is possible to increase your tab limit if you decide to spend more.
Yes, your PayPal account can be used as a payment method. For your security, all transactions made through Clipp either by Credit or Debit Card are also secured by the PayPal payment gateway.
1. Select your venue, tap 'OPEN TAB', set your limit by tapping '+ or -', tap 'PAYMENT METHOD', tap 'PAY WITH PAYPAL' and follow the prompts.
2. Continue to open a tab as normal.
Please note you cannot Increase your Tab Limit with Paypal.


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Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption is a love letter to anyone who's a fan of the open world genre. With tons of side activities and missions that can keep you engaged for weeks on end, the game has more than managed to shine through within a genre that, only weeks before release, seemed saturated and uninventive.
The game also features numerous easter eggs that are shown as random encounters. Let us look at a few that managed to capture our eye.
1. Ghosts
If you are someone like me, then the reviews must have gotten you excited for the area of Lemoyne, primarily because of the city of Saint Denis. Right when the world was open to us, we decided to go straight to Saint Denis. But in the Bluewater Marsh area, we began to hear voices in the woods. Keep in mind, the in-game time was around 2 am. After desperately trying to find the source of these noises, we came across a glowing white figure in the woods. But when we began closing in on the figure, it went away.
2. Town of Pleasance
The Lagras swamp houses a town that is deserted, with not even a single inhabitant to be seen anywhere. When looking around, there were phrases and words scribbled on many houses and buildings, one of which read "Stay Out Plague." Although we can imagine that the town was cursed with the plague, what really went down in Pleasance is left to the gamers' imagination since all that's offered to us as solid evidence is a letter. Some also say that this is a reference to the Red Dead Redemption's Undead Nightmare DLC.
3. Braithwaite family's best-kept secret
A shack in a village that is west of the Braithwaite Manor, when approached will have voices and rantings that can be heard when you're in the village itself. After going close to the shack, you'll begin to hear the voice becoming louder than before. You'll also get a hand reaching out to grab the player when it is examined. What the character inside the shack says is something extremely heartbreaking and leaving it here would spoil the game for many.
4. Serial Killer
This is a trope that we saw in another one of Rockstar's masterpiece, GTA IV. When roaming the sceneries of New Hanover, you'll come across grotesque and gruesome cadavers that are tied to random objects with only a half of their body present. When the surroundings are examined closely, you'll find notes that act as clues. After piecing all the clues together, you'll be able to confront the serial killer himself.


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Tax Residency Alert:
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Globalisation has made it easier for people to invest money outside their tax residence jurisdiction. This has provided opportunities for offshore tax evasion.
Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI)
New Zealand is one of the 105 countries that has entered into international agreements and has passed amended legislation to support the AEOI between New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and the tax authorities of other participating countries. The aim of these exchanges is to reduce global tax evasion.
Common Reporting Standard (CRS)
The CRS was developed to combat global tax evasion. New Zealand is one of many jurisdictions that has committed to this global initiative.
Through changes being made to the Tax Administration Act 1994, the CRS is applied to all the financial institutions and their customers in New Zealand from 1st of June 2017.
Out of 105 jurisdictions committed to implementing the CRS, 50 provided the first exchanges of information during 2017 and the remaining 50, including New Zealand, are intending to make the first exchanges by 30th of September 2018.
The CRS requires all New Zealand banks and financial institutions to collect information about customers' foreign tax residence and pass that other personal details onto Inland Revenue. This information is referred to as a customer's self-certification. The IRD may then pass on this information to the relevant overseas tax authorities.
How will IRD use this information?
If New Zealand has an AEOI exchange agreement with your jurisdiction of tax residence, we will send this information to the tax authority in that jurisdiction.
The exchange of financial account information will also mean that New Zealand receives better information about New Zealand tax residents' offshore investments. This will help us verify that these people have paid the correct tax on their offshore investments.
Download the OECD list of over 100 jurisdictions committed to implementing the CRS
Establishing tax residency
If you have questions about your tax residence status, you should either contact IRD or the tax authority in a relevant country or seek advice from a tax adviser.
For CRS purposes there are special rules for determining the tax residency of certain types of entities, such as partnerships, limited liability partnerships, or similar legal arrangements that do not have a tax residence. These entities are treated as resident in the jurisdiction where their place of effective management is situated.
Find out more about establishing tax residency
For more information about tax residency rules applicable to CRS committed jurisdictions go to the OECD Automatic Exchange Portal
Penalties that may apply
Penalties may apply if you provide false or misleading information, fail to provide this information or fail to provide an update if there is a material change to the information you have provided.
This includes civil penalties that Inland Revenue could apply as well as criminal penalties that can apply for knowledge-based offenses.


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Beverly Hills is one of the best known (and expensive) neighbourhoods on Earth. Featured in countless movies, TV shows and books, this is a must-see hotspot when visiting Los Angeles. Even though it's extremely famous, Beverly Hills is a small area of just 5.7 square miles, but there is still much to see and do. Below are seven … [Read more...]
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Planning and executing a successful trip may not be as easy as it seems. It means pausing your everyday life for a while and adapting to a new lifestyle. It also involves a lot of careful planning, which if not done well may translate to a disaster. From family holidays to planning a whole gap year, the following tips will help you to have the best … [Read more...]
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Malta may be small, but the islands punch way above their weight in terms of culture, leisure and excitement. With 300 days a year of sunshine, nearly any month is the best time to visit Malta; it's the perfect location to enjoy the outdoors. Whether sitting by the beach, exploring historical sites or walking through ancient streets, there's … [Read more...]
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text: Hiring AmeriCorps Members: Conservation Projects Wednesday, March 15, 2017 5:00 PM 6:00 PM 17:00 18:00 Taos New Mexico (map) Google Calendar ICS Position Summary: Join an AmeriCorps crew working on conservation projects throughout the Upper Rio Grande region of New Mexico. These crews will be Camping positions; applicants must be available for overnights up to 8 days.Position Purpose: Crews will work to safely complete trail maintenance and/or forestry/fuels reduction (chainsaw thinning) projects. Additional projects may include historic preservation, disaster relief, watershed restoration or other community improvement work. All Corpsmembers will receive both personal and professional development training in topics such as First Aid/CPR, financial management, and public speaking skills.Location: This position is based in Taos, New Mexico. Our office is located at 1203 King Drive. Participants must have reliable transportation to and from this location, according to their work scheduleLEARN MORE & APPLY Posted in LITLIFEINTAOS Tagged young adult, taos alive, job, conservation, outdoors, rocky mountain youth corps, americorps, hiring


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October 5th 2007.
Monty's back in the long border for part of this weeks show. He's moving plants around, trying to get more vividly flowering plants into the 'hot' end of the border. Joe is in the jungle garden, working on the bamboo - pruning, dividing and splitting, and Carol is still looking at propagation. This week its the art of taking cuttings.
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Nexland, Inc. Announces New Line of Wireless and Ethernet Broadband Routers Designed for Home Offices, Small-to-Medium Businesses And Enterprise Remote
MIAMI, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Nexland, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: XLND)
supplier of Internet Security and Sharing Devices, announced today a new line of Firewall and VPN (Virtual Private Network) compatible routers targeting
substantially all broadband users, from the home consumer to the corporate enterprise.
The new products include a SOHO (Small Office Home Office) model that is
optimized for gaming and ease-of-use, a Professional Series targeting corporate remote locations and work-at-home employees, and a Wireless Router
that enables multiple users to securely connect to the Internet, without wires, simultaneously. All of the products incorporate Nexland's patent
pending VPN pass-through technology.
"Our 2001 line of products was developed to meet the evolving needs of DSL
and cable home users, small businesses, telecommuters and enterprises. We have increased the speed, memory and functionality and have added an
always-on backup feature. We feel our new line of products offers a full range of
Internet users low-cost and fully functional options for Internet security and sharing," said Greg Levine, Nexland's President and CEO.
Nexland's devices allow Virtual Private Networking traffic to "pass-
through" them, while maintaining firewall security. Virtual Private Networks allow companies to create secure connections using the Internet, offering a
convenient way to connect not only mobile workers, but also branch offices and
partners to their corporate computer systems. Previously, many workers on the
road had to dial into corporate networks with a special call-in number or over an expensive leased telephone line. With Virtual Private Networks, those same
workers can securely log into their network over the Internet, reducing the need for expensive calls.
Pricing and Availability:
Internet Sharing Box SOHO Series:
Low-cost Internet Sharing and Firewall.
Includes 4 Port 10/100 switch.
Single Session IPsec pass-through support.
Retail pricing $159.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): SOHO, Residential, Retail or Enterprise work-at-home
Professional Series:
(The entire Professional Series comes equipped with Analog/ISDN RS232
back-up ports that can also be used by network administrators to configure the
Low-cost Internet Sharing and VPN pass-through box.
Includes (1) 10/100 Port and our Innovative VPN Gateway firmware.
Multi-session IPsec support.
High-speed 8mb Throughput.
Retail pricing $209.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): Enterprise remote locations or work-at-home locations.
Same as PRO100 but with 4 Port 10/100 switch.
Retail pricing $259.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): Enterprise remote locations or work-at-home employees.
ISP's and Telcos.
Same as PRO400 but with 8 Port 10/100 switch.
Retail pricing $299.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): Enterprise remote locations or work-at-home employees.
ISP's and Telcos.
ISB PRO800 turbo:
Same as PRO800 but with 8 Port 10/100 switch and (2) WAN Ports.
Retail Pricing: $399.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): Enterprise Remote locations or work-at-home employees.
ISP's and Telcos.
ISB WaveBase(TM) Wireless:
Wireless NAP Router/Firewall with
4 Port 10/100 switch.
RS232 Analog/ISDN Serial Port,
Innovative VPN Gateway firmware, Antenna.
Retail Pricing: $499.
Available Q1 2001.
Target Market(s): SOHO, Residential, Retail and
Enterprise Remote location and work-at-home employees.
About Nexland, Inc.
Nexland, Inc., founded in 1997 and based in Miami, Florida, sells shared
Internet access solutions for corporate remote offices and their
telecommuters. Created with security in mind, Nexland's products support the
use of virtual private networking (VPN) switches at companies' remote
locations and are compatible with DSL, cable, wireless, ISDN and analog
Internet connections. Nexland's VPN support allows corporations to use the
Internet as a medium to securely transmit data to remote locations. For
further information about Nexland, visit the company's Web site at
http://www.nexland.com or in Canada at http://www.nexlandcanada.com .
The Private Securities Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for
forward-looking statements. Certain information included in this press release
(as well as information included in written statements to be made) contain
statements that are forward-looking, including statements, regarding among
other things, (a) the company's projected sales and profitability, (b) the
company's growth strategies, (c) anticipated trends in the company's industry,
(d) and success of current product offerings. Such forward-looking information
involves important risks and uncertainties that could significantly affect
anticipated results in the future and, accordingly, such results may differ
materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.
SOURCE Nexland, Inc.
Web site: http://www.nexland.com http://www.nexlandcanada.com
CONTACT: Greg Levine, Investor Relations, or David Lonardo, both
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Well-drafted real estate purchase contracts in California should clearly delineate the terms of the deal – parties, price, escrow, closing date, time for inspections, etc… While it is not required that a real estate attorney look over your contract before closing, it is generally a wise idea. In some cases, the contracts do not contain all the necessary terms, or they contain language more favorable to one party. It may or may not be possible to claim that the contract is unenforceable once both parties have signed.
Indeed, in a 2008 Supreme Court decision, the court clarified that the only elements necessary for enforcing a real estate contract are the seller, the buyer, the price to be paid, the time and manner of payment, and the property to be transferred. If the case goes to court, the court can fill in based on what is usual and customary. The court also noted that if an essential element is reserved for the future agreement of both parties, there is no legal obligation until such future agreement.
When your real estate contract does not cover all the details of the transaction, customary practices will fill in the rest, such as those relating to the opening of an escrow, title insurance policies, taxes, and the like.
In order to avoid becoming involved in a real estate transaction dispute, make sure that your paperwork has been reviewed by a real estate attorney who is experienced in handling the purchase and sale of real property. Ensure that your contract clearly lists all the necessary elements of the transaction. For more information on how to draft a airtight contract, or to have experienced real estate attorneys review your agreement, contact the Los Angeles lawyers at Hart, Watters & Carter today.SHARE


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Detroit Tigers at Toronto Blue Jays 9/10/2017 Free MLB Picks and Predictions
Sunday, September 10, 2017
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Probable Pitchers: Anibal Sanchez vs. J.A. Happ
Rogers Centre is the site of the matchup between the Detroit Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, September 10, 2017. The probable starting pitchers are Anibal Sanchez for the Tigers and J.A. Happ for the Blue Jays.
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Detroit opens at +185 while Toronto opens at -200. The Tigers have a 75-59-6 over/under record and a 66-74-0 run line mark. The Blue Jays are 64-77-0 against the run line and have a 64-70-7 over/under record.
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The Detroit Tigers are 75-59-6 against the over/under
The Detroit Tigers are 66-74-0 against the run line
Important Toronto Blue Jays Betting Trends
The Toronto Blue Jays are 64-70-7 against the over/under
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Key Detroit Tigers Injuries
09/09/17 1B Miguel Cabrera Suspension Served is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Toronto Blue Jays
09/07/17 SS Jose Iglesias Paternity List out indefinitely
09/04/17 P Jordan Zimmermann Neck expected to miss next scheduled start
09/04/17 DH Victor Martinez Heart 60-day DL (09/03)
09/02/17 P Michael Fulmer Elbow out indefinitely
Key Toronto Blue Jays Injuries
09/08/17 3B Josh Donaldson Illness "?" Saturday vs. Detroit Tigers
08/12/17 C Russell Martin Oblique 10-day DL (08/12)
08/09/17 P Cesar Valdez Shoulder 60-day DL (08/08)
08/09/17 SS Troy Tulowitzki Ankle 60-day DL (07/29)
07/22/17 P Aaron Sanchez Blister 10-day DL (07/22)
07/01/17 2B Devon Travis Knee 60-day DL (06/06)
06/16/17 3B Chris Coghlan Wrist 10-day DL (06/16)
05/24/17 LF Anthony Alford Wrist 10-day DL (05/24)
05/20/17 CF Darrell Ceciliani Shoulder 10-day DL (05/19)
04/09/17 P Bo Schultz Elbow 60-day DL (03/30)
04/03/17 CF Dalton Pompey Concussion 60-day DL (03/30)
Useful Pitching Statistics
The Tigers have a 60-80 overall record this season. Starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez has a 3-3 record with an earned run average of 7.07 and a WHIP of 1.61. He has 68 strikeouts over his 77.2 innings pitched and he's given up 104 hits. He allows 12.1 hits per 9 innings and he has a FIP of 6.2. The bullpen has an earned run average of 5.35 and they have given up 477 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .271 against the bullpen and they've struck out 399 hitters and walked 196 batters. As a team, Detroit allows 9.9 hits per nine innings while striking out 7.6 batters per nine innings. They are 29th in the league in team earned run average at 5.19. The Tigers pitchers collectively have given up 1,342 base hits and 705 earned runs. They have allowed 188 home runs this season, ranking them 8th in the league. Detroit as a pitching staff has walked 453 batters and struck out 1,029. They have walked 3.3 men per 9 innings while striking out 7.6 per 9. They have a team WHIP of 1.47 and their FIP as a unit is 4.69.
Hitting Statistics
As a team Detroit is hitting .261, good for 8th in the league. The Tigers hold a .430 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .330, which is good for 12th in baseball. They rank 10th in MLB with 9.0 hits per game. Nicholas Castellanos is hitting .255 with an on-base percentage of .308. He has 134 hits this season in 525 at bats with 80 runs batted in. He has a slugging percentage of .457 and an OPS+ of 99. Ian Kinsler is hitting .236 this year and he has an on-base percentage of .316. He has totaled 111 hits and he has driven in 40 men in 471 at bats. His OPS+ is 86 while his slugging percentage is at .389. The Tigers have 1,246 hits, including 253 doubles and 164 home runs. Detroit has walked 453 times so far this season and they have struck out 1,131 times as a unit. They have left 965 men on base and have a team OPS of .759. They score 4.71 runs per contest and have scored a total of 654 runs this year.
Useful Pitching Statistics
Toronto has a 64-77 overall mark this year. With an earned run average of 3.85, J.A. Happ has a 7-10 record and a 1.37 WHIP. He has 113 strikeouts over the 119.1 innings he's pitched. He's also given up 122 hits. He allows 9.2 hits per nine innings and his FIP stands at 4.01. The bullpen has an earned run average of 4.30 and they have given up 481 base hits on the year. Teams are hitting .240 against the Blue Jays bullpen. Their relievers have struck out 558 batters and walked 193 opposing hitters. As a team, Toronto allows 9.1 hits per nine innings while striking out 8.5 batters per nine innings. They are 17th in the league in team earned run average at 4.5. The Blue Jays pitchers as a team have surrendered 1,286 base knocks and 635 earned runs this season. They have given up 173 home runs this year, which ranks 15th in Major League Baseball. Toronto as a staff has walked 494 hitters and struck out 1,200 batters. They give up a walk 3.5 times per 9 innings while they strike out 8.5 per 9. Their team WHIP is 1.40 while their FIP as a staff is 4.29.
Hitting Statistics
As a team, they are batting .239, good for 29th in the league. The Blue Jays hold a .410 team slugging percentage and an on-base percentage of .312, which is good for 26th in baseball. They rank 29th in MLB with 8.2 hits per contest. Justin Smoak comes into this matchup batting .283 with an OBP of .361. He has 138 hits this year along with 85 RBI in 488 AB's. He maintains a slugging percentage of .561 with an OPS+ of 136. Kevin Pillar is hitting .255 this season and he has an OBP of .299. He has collected 132 hits in 518 at bats while driving in 38 runs. He has an OPS+ of 82 and a slugging percentage of .405. The Blue Jays as a unit have 1,141 base hits, including 229 doubles and 192 homers. Toronto has walked 476 times this year and they have struck out on 1,129 occasions. They have had 934 men left on base and have an OPS of .721. They have scored 4.25 runs per game and totaled 595 runs this season.
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March 14, 2010
I did make it to the Original Sewing and Quilt Expo again this year. This was my third year and I was just as excited about going as I was the first. This year it was just me and Ebony because Lisa had to work. We watched one of the fashion shows presented by the independent pattern companies that were at the expo and just basically spent all of our time walking the floor visiting all of the exhibits and ohhhhing and awwwwing. I didn't take a class this year although I probably should have. I forgot to take my camera with me but oh well. As many of the attenders have already reported it was mainly a quilt expo with just a little bit sprinkled here and there for garment/fashion sewers. I do love quilts and always enjoy seeing the creativity of the quilts exhibited. And quilters do have lots of notions that I can use in my garment sewing as well. It's just nice to be able to get out of town at least once a year to see different things and people.
I didn't run into any fellow bloggers this year but I was looking for you. I know that lots of people went early during the week and had already gone home by Saturday (like my buddy Brenda from Alabama). I drove almost the whole way there and Ebony drove back home. Man, that Atlanta traffic does not play around.
I got two gorgeous knit fabrics and a nice georgette from Vogue Fabrics. I got a seam presser and clapper from the wood man, a few smaller notions - (no patterns this year) and several sewing machine feet. Afterwards we made a Joann's stop where I picked up another jeweled toned knit and some nice denim with 2% lycra, one each Burda and Simplicity pattern, and 7 cones of the chocolate brown shade of serger thread that I can NEVER find around here. I wanted 8 but they only had 7.
I had to by pass Cynthia Guffey's collection of raw silk that was on sale for $21.95 rather than $31.95. All in the prettiest jewel tones I've ever seen - Boy oh boy I really wanted some of that! It was all 45" width so I had to pass on by. And then the wool people with the cashmere and wonderful herringbone tweed - had to pass on by that too.
It was a very nice trip and I really enjoyed Ebony although I am dog tired today. I need to start saving right now for next year when I go God willing...
I guess the Expo in March should be my cut off for fall/winter sewing. I don't know why I hold on so to fall/winter sewing every year. I guess I just love sewing wools and fabrics with lots of body. Although I was born at the very end of fall I am really a spring/summer type of person. You would think that I'd be in a hurry to sew for spring. The yoshino cherry, Japanese magnolia, and Bradford pear trees are all in full bud and just starting to bloom. I even saw a daffodil which is always my clue. So regardless of the temperature or what the weatherman says - Spring is officially about a week and a half away. Just call me "Nature Girl", because I know...
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thanks for sharing and glad you had a great time at the Sewing & Quilt Expo.ReplyDelete
- Anonymous3/14/2010
Sounds like you had a great time! I passed on a 45" silk a few weeks ago, too. It was beautiful, but...ReplyDelete
Spring is finally springing here in Connecticut, too. I saw snow bells today! Our daffodils are just starting to peak up out of the ground.
Ohhhh those Cynthia Guffy silks sound amazing...and I'm sorry you didn't get to take a class with her because she is an awesome teacher!ReplyDelete
Glad you had a good time though!
Lucky you! I'm so glad you got to go to the Expo again and that Ebony could go, too. Too bad that Lisa couldn't go. I remember the post from last year and how much fun you had. Is it in Atlanta?ReplyDelete
Sounds like a great time again this year! Those silks sound like they were very nice!ReplyDelete
It's so hard to pass a beautiful fabric by. You have more will power than me!ReplyDelete
Julia, I agree with Carolyn. Cynthia Guffey is a fantastic teacher. Her samples are perfection. She is a lot of fun to watch as well, and I find I like the attendees of her classes as well - fellow perfectionists, I guess. I am picky and my sewing never impresses me the way hers does.ReplyDelete
I am in Massachusetts, and will be at the Expo in early April. I look forward to it every year. The Wool House eats up almost every penny of my spending money. I love Love LOVE their fabrics! I have just started sewing some of the cuts I have been saving. I have been afraid to cut into it until recently.
I can't wait to see what you make with all your new fabrics.
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I thank fellow Northwest Institute of Literary Arts alumna, friend, and talented writer Janet Buttenwieser for inviting me to participate in The Writing Process Blog Tour. You can read her responses to the same questions I answer below at http://janetbuttenwieser.com/2014/03/25/the-writing-process-blog-tour/ … Continue reading
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Phonics can be defined as a method of teaching people to read and write, based on learning the relationships between sounds and the letters that represent them. Each distinct sound is called a phoneme, and there are 44 of them in the English language, which is why there are a number of "44 sounds" resources on the market. We sell some of them here. A letter or combination of letters that represent one sound is called a grapheme, and we call the relationship between sounds and the symbols (graphemes) that represent them "grapheme phoneme correspondence", or gpc for short. This is sometimes referred to as the phonic code: as children progress in their grasp of phonics they learn new gpc's and increase their skill and confidence in blending them together to decode unfamiliar words. Using synthetic phonics, "cat" is decoded in three stages: c - a - t.
Phonics and Dyslexia
In the UK, the prescribed method of teaching phonics in schools is called synthetic phonics, where children learn to decode words by blending, or synthesising, the gpc's that they have learnt. Some children, particularly those with dyslexia, find this difficult, and prefer to learn by recognising word families, ie groups of words that have a particular spelling pattern in common. This is called analytic phonics. Every syllable that begins with a consonant has an initial sound, the onset, and a final sound, the rime. So for the word "sound", the onset is s, and the rime is ound. So in analytic phonics, children learn to anaylse the word and recognise the rime "chunk" ound, then use that to decode other words such as ground, hound, pound etc. Analytic phonics is still widely used in the USA. Using analytic phonics, "cat" is decoded in two stages: c - at.
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Dealing with pain - the art of happiness
I've been reading a book called "The Art of Happiness" by the Dalai Lama on and off for years. I bought this book while I was living in London and life was really hectic. It's just one of those books you can pick up and open at any point, with no need to remember the story line. I've learnt a lot from this book. I'm a huge fan of the Dalai Lama and love so much of what he says.
When I was reading it the other night I was struck by a chapter titled "DEALING WITH PHYSICAL PAIN". I wanted to share it because it really resonated with me and what I've been through, and it flipped my perspective of pain and suffering on its head.
In this section of the book it talks about a man called Dr Brand whose a world renowned hand surgeon and leprosy specialist. Dr Brand spent his early years living in India where he was surrounded by people living in extreme hardship and suffering. During these years he became interested in the pain system of the human body, noticing that physical pain seemed to be expected and tolerated much more in the West. He eventually started working with Leprosy victims and made a remarkable discovery.
Leprosy is "a contagious disease that affects the skin, mucous membranes, and nerves, causing discoloration and lumps on the skin and, in severe cases, disfigurement and deformities. Leprosy is now mainly confined to tropical Africa and Asia." - Google
"He discovered that the ravages of Leprosy and the horrible disfigurements were not due to the disease organism directly causing the rotting of the flesh, but rather it was because the disease caused loss of pain sensation in the limbs. Without the protection of pain, the leprosy patients lacked the system to warn them of tissue damage. Thus, Dr Brand observed patients walking and running on limbs with broken skin or even exposed bones, this caused continuous deterioration. Without pain sometimes they would even stick their hands in a fire to retrieve something. He noticed an utter non-chalance toward self destruction. In his book Dr Brand recounted story after story of the devastating effects of living without pain sensation - of the repetitive injuries, of cases of rats gnawing off fingers and toes while the patient slept peacefully."
He then goes on to conclude in response to the question - So why must pain be so unpleasant?
This rang so true for me. When I was in hospital during my last and most severe relapse, everyday I would wake up and just hope I was all better, that I could walk to the toilet, that I could shower myself and regain some form of dignity, that I wouldn't be so overwhelmingly tired or nauseated, that my eyes would just stop flickering. But it took me a good several days to realise that given the state I was in, it was going to be a very slow process. This immense emotional pain only compelled me to work harder, fight everyday to get my body back and make some really big changes.
I doubt, after my first relapse, that I would have gone home and decided to go on OMS, to completely overhaul my diet and lifestyle. I wouldn't have lost my job and had the time to do so much research and learn so much about the links between nutrition, stress and illness. Or the disease itself and the immense amount of research that is and has taken place. I wouldn't be so thankful for doctors, scientists, St Vincents hospital, the incredible job nurses do or my specialist. I wouldn't have a new found respect for the human body, the brain and just how incredible and complex it is. I wouldn't have started this blog or connected myself to hundreds of people with MS on instagram. A resource that has been invaluable to me. I wouldn't have seen all the sick people in the health care system day in day out, the other MS patients, or the amputees in rehab. I wouldn't have had the conviction or the shear determination, I wouldn't have known how scary this illness could be. It was only the immense pain me and my family suffered during that time, an experience so seared into my memory that it's led me to make the changes I have done. Now I can look back on that time in my life and know that it was the catalyst that would positively change my life forever and for the better. It taught me to take this illness seriously, so that I hopefully never have to live through that experience again.
I think this concept is really important to share because it's so easy to see your pain and adversity as depressing and be asking yourself - why me!?? But in order to move forward we shouldn't let our pain be our enemy, we should let it wisen and soften us, and we should instead let it be our teacher.


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Eric G. Fox, M.D. and mother, Mrs. Amanda Doyle Fox, of North Willow Family Medicine, LLC, has generously bequeathed the office building at 428 North Willow Avenue.
In practice for more than 20 years, Fox received his medical degree in 1988 from the University of Louisville - School of Medicine and completed his family practice residency at the University of Birmingham in 1991. He traveled extensively and practiced medicine in many different areas before deciding to make Cookeville his home. Currently, he is on the medical staff at CRMC, where he is serving on the Quality Committee and has since 2008.
A former chairman of the TMA Judicial Council, Dr. Fox is a member of the Insurance Issues Committee and has served previously on the association's Ad Hoc Task Force on Physician Supervision in remote Locations. Dr. Fox is a 2008 graduate of the TMA Physician Leadership College.
He served as attending physician and clinical assistant professor at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, and as a preceptor of Vanderbilt University emergency medicine residents at Nashville General Hospital the 1990s. Dr. Fox is currently on faculty as a clinical associate professor, Department of Family Medicine ETSU Quillen College of Medicine and on the clinical faculty of Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is also a member of the Tennessee Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians and has been a member of the American College of Emergency Physicians.
Dr. Fox is beginning to pursue the development of a center for emotionally neglected and physically abused children. This center will also use dogs and horses to teach loving and caring. According to Dr. Fox, this 800-acre family farm in Tompkinsville, Ky., will become a haven for those in need of nurturing. Establishing the center will be an ongoing process for some time. It is his hope that the building being given to The Foundation will be used as a counseling/administrative center to assist in this endeavor.
"You have to give back when you have been blessed as I have," said Dr. Fox. "I am grateful to my grandparents and parents for their hard work and tenacity that enables me to be able to do this. I also thank God for allowing me the ability to 'give back' in a way that means so much to hurting children."
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This post marks the 300th posting on the Rail for the Valley Blog and congratulations to (now) Dr. John Buker for all his efforts with the valley rail project. When John asked me to post for the RFV blog, I don't think he expected such a "stormy petrel". I have tried hard to keep the blog current on rail projects around the globe, as well, inform local enthusiasts of the history and application of modern public transit.
"The Seattle's monorail versus LRT debate – Same story, different players!" https://railforthevalley.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/seattles-monrail-versus-lrt-debate-same-story-different-players/ remains the number one post, with "The SkyTrain lobby – "Pixie Dust planning"" https://railforthevalley.wordpress.com/2009/08/15/the-skytrain-lobby-pixie-dust-planning/ and "Is LRT becoming the new Light-Metro?" https://railforthevalley.wordpress.com/wp-admin/post-new.php second and third respectively. The large daily viewing of Seattle's monorail scheme, certainly shows we has as many readers South of the boarder as we do here.
Our readers responses to the various posts are informative and very welcome.
The RFV blog is just not a local blog, but we also have many international readers and not just in the USA, but in the UK, Finland, Russia, and elsewhere, which continues my task to keep postings interesting.
There is going to be some changes in the New Year, with more posts from guest contributers, to give a different opinion on transportation in the region. As well, the new year will bring some very interesting events, which will make Rail For The Valley front and centre for the Return of the Interurban debate in the Fraser Valley. 2010 will be a good year for valley transportation.


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