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To the Editor:
Re "Trump, in '05, Had Write-Off of $100 Million" (front page, March 15):
What a distraction it is for Donald Trump's critics to seize upon the release of a scant two pages of his tax returns. A few things:
Without the supporting schedules for that return, nothing can be gleaned about the president's conflicts of interest and/or possible compromising ties to foreign entities.
And even if there were some suspicious information revealed in that return, that it is more than a decade in the past would certainly ameliorate the consequences.
Lastly, just because some numbers are presented on a 1040 tax form does not mean that it is the tax return that was filed with the Internal Revenue Service. As lending officers have found, the only true way to confirm the veracity of a tax return is to have a borrower sign a form allowing them to get the information directly from the government.
To the Editor:
The tax returns arrived "over the transom." David Cay Johnston, the journalist who received the documents, speculated that President Trump might have sent them himself.
Of course the pages came from the Trump team, in my opinion. Why would a third party send these two pages to an adversarial reporter? These two pages show that Mr. Trump paid $38 million in taxes. It is almost impossible to believe that a third party would somehow have gotten only two pages of the tax return. And all of the unfavorable information (write-offs and charitable deductions or lack thereof) is contained in the other pages.
Someone sympathetic to Mr. Trump would have sent the return to a pro-Trump reporter. An anti-Trump person would have sent the whole return to Mr. Johnston. So the only logical explanation is that Mr. Trump sent the two favorable pages to an adversary. Once again, he has played the media like a fiddle.
To the Editor:
Tax information for President Trump has been leaked and we now know that he did, in fact, pay federal taxes — 11 years ago. Still, his recent returns are more germane regarding interests that may affect his judgment as president. What President Trump is trying to hide is information that reveals a better understanding of his business acumen and his current net worth.
The details must be embarrassing; otherwise, a bombastic braggart like Mr. Trump would have long ago produced proof that he is worth $10 billion.


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The Dark Fence 30 Game
The Dark Fence 30 is the thirtieth point and click item retrieval escape game sequel developed by the Enagames Studios for another escape adventure and a dose of retrieval fun! This game is a continuation of the previous one as its sequel, and from the first game as a starting-point of the series.
After that long retrieval journey, you thought everything was gonna be okay and your father's soul is close-by at the moment. But the demon had caught a scent of you and managed to speed-away! Oh no, now this is the kind of trouble you did not want to happen. But it did happen however, and any means up to this point in time must be engaged or your father's soul will be doomed forever.
Escape players, aside from the magical stones which we have retrieved earlier, we must now find more items in different forms. The demon will be most prepared for your arrival and because of that, we need to be much powerful. Here we begin to collect the first magical statue among a dozen or more. Escape players, are you still up to venture different spooky places across the land? And of course, will you ever successfully realize this hope to save your father's soul from the demon? Good luck!
This game is from Enagames.
Walkthrough for The Dark Fence 30
Is the game a bit hard to solve? Why don't you try the video below then, and see a few hidden clues which you might have missed along the way.

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PAC NW Presents...
Candy Cigarettes
Dreamcatchr (SEA)
Colorworks (SEA)
Candy Cigarettes, dreamcatchr, Colorworks -- Live at Kelly's Olympian, June 21st.
Candy Cigarettes is the one-man band of producer, singer, songwriter, and self taught multi-instrumentalist Lane Mueller. At 24 years old, he's already written hundreds of songs, played live shows, received radio play, lent music to film, and carved a name for himself amongst the elders of Portland's highly proclaimed music scene. Smoke 'em if you got 'em!
Debut LP out now: https://soundcloud.com/candycigs
dreamcatchr is kicking off their first PNW regional tour in Portland, OR June 21st, on the road with fellow Seattle band, Colorworks. "dreamcatchr boasts unique rock sound on 'Night Terrors EP'. The band'...s sound is unique amongst the current Seattle soundscape, playing with a tone that could be described as a dance-y urban darkness (think echoes of Interpol and the Strokes) ... Definitely one to keep your eyes and ears on." - Northwest Music Scene
Colorworks intuitively indite hyper-melodic pop creations driven by swooning harmonies and sun-chimed guitar orchestration. With shrewd coaction, the quartet features the impressive skills of songwriters and vocal duo Bret Dylan (guitar) and Nick Myette (bass) alongside percussionist Andrew Ginn and guitarist/keyboardist David Easton.
The band has made many elated live new music fans in the NW with its high-voltage shows in support of their 2015 debut Joyla Red EP, looking forward to their upcoming 2016 releases. At their fun and generous shows, their sound is so powerful they add to their ear-popping originals cover medleys featuring the zest of the Zombies, the tonality of the Byrds, and the retro kick of the Kinks.


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Raw vs cooked
As I understand (I'm a new member), all ingredients put in a nutribullett should be raw, is that so? Some people says that cooked vegetables are more digestible and releases more healthyb ingredients (like carrots). Would it be enough to eat the vegetables raw, or should we eat some raw and some cooked? Could you relieve me of this confussion?


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First make sure your ground is 90 degrees off the target line. Second make sure your leads do not cross another line if possible. I use a RD-7000 and as long as you are direct connect i would try to keep your Tx next to your target line. You would not want to set it on top transformer if you are locating phone or cable. I locate only FOC with tracer wire and I do not even have a ring clamp. If your leads are running across the ground and it crosses another utility you can bleed off or put a ghost signal on that utility.
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Asia's Largest Autumn Lighting Fair
Organised by the HKTDC and held at the HKCEC, the Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) is the largest autumn lighting fair in Asia. Exhibits include advertising lighting, commercial lighting, household lighting, LED & green lighting, lighting accessories, parts & components, outdoor lighting, smart lighting & solutions, testing, certification & inspection, along with Hall of Aurora for branded lighting.
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Sacred Bowl Process
I recently sent out my monthly Words of Wisdom coaching tips/quotes e-mail to the wonderful people who have signed up to be part of my list.
In it, I describe a process designed to help people be open to Divine Guidance and Flow.
The purpose of this blog is to show you one way to create your own Sacred Bowl.
Find a bowl with a shape you like. Cover the outside of it with aluminum foil.
Mix tacky glue with water until it's the consistency of melted ice cream.
Cover the surface of the foil with glue, and then with tissue paper.
I tore my paper to create soft edges.
Use tissue paper that "bleeds" (available through art supply catalogs) if you want the colors to blend together. The colors will look milky until the glue dries.
Let the glue dry completely, and then remove the tissue-covered aluminum bowl from the mold.
Next, place your tissue bowl INSIDE of the bowl form. Repeat the same process of coating with glue & covering with tissue.
Enjoy your beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl! I think the aluminum foil makes it look as if Light is shining through.


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Everything is fine in kitkat update!! but we cannot move apps to sd more than 2gb!!...eventhough if ua sdcard is having capcity of 8/32/64/128gb!and 512mb ram isn't enough!!
after upgrading 2 kitkat can it support move 2 sd? coz sony says they enable this app in kitkat.plz ans? coz i really want 2 buy this phn.
Sb, 28 Aug 2014Hi frnds,please help me, if we install kitkat 4.4 then can effect to internal memory?,because ... morethere is no such problems...u can update to kit kat...mine is now kit kat
i bought this phone before 3 months it is ver still working very good and fast
Sea, 29 Aug 2014This phone is so cute. But the main disadvantages are 1. The body must be thinner. 2. Ram mu... moreIf it had all of it, it would be at least twice as expensive.
Lil Micy, 29 Aug 2014Hi everyone I am planning on buying this Sony xperia E1 next week now i will like to know if t... moreplz dont waste your money..i am using this one & it's a most third class phone..restart automatically,power key not work properly,sound is not good, ram only 512mb so it's hang sometime.
how can i solve the issue of fb being deleted on kitkat and unable to be reinstalled.
This phone is so cute. But the main disadvantages are
1. The body must be thinner.
2. Ram must be 1 gb.
3. The memory must be at least 16 gb.
4. The screen must be better.
5. The body may be metal..
Lil Micy, 29 Aug 2014Hi everyone I am planning on buying this Sony xperia E1 next week now i will like to know if t... moreThis phone is has kitkat version so apps like Facebook and Whatsapp are already pre-installed. As of the airtime problem.. I've never encountered that problem. Just make sure you turn off mobile data to prevent unwanted airtime reduction, or just purchase bundled data.
Hi everyone I am planning on buying this Sony xperia E1 next week now i will like to know if there are any difficulties that i will come across...is it easy to download whatsapp and facebook,is my airtime wont be finished without doing anything because most of the people who are using touch screen phone are having that same poblem ...plz helpppp
Great little phone.. the problem I have with it, is that it lags after I've installed some apps.
Hi frnds,please help me, if we install kitkat 4.4 then can effect to internal memory?,because this phone has less memory can we lost some internal memory. Please suggest me frnds asap.
Best phone in this range! :-D
Just bought it through snapdeal and update it to android 4.4.2 and its working marvellously very smooth and fast! Its camera is just a little bit bad but what you can ask in such a price range. B-). So guys who are looking forward to buy this phone go for it. :-)
siri, 27 Aug 2014i'm planning to buy sony xperia e1..after reading all reviws i'm worried to buy this phone...... moreJust plug the phone into your computer.. you should get an update for KitKat... I didn't even know KitKat was available for this phone.
i use this phone about 1 month, amazing phone.. beautiful design... great perform esspecially when i was upgrade it to kitkat... great.... never find a problm anymore..love this,...
Ok so it's been almost 2 months since I got my E1 and I'm pretty happy with it. JB had this random reboots and it was annoying. Now KK really fixes the issue and reboots are gone (99% gone). Performance is smooth and for the price its not half bad.
Mine came with bloatware from my carrier but thanks to xperiablog and XDA I was able to install a debranded UK version of KK update and its great.
I might stick with this phone for a while, until the next Moto E (Moto E+1 ??) comes out (if the price is right).
ashwini , 20 Aug 2014Hello I have same problem the swipe and none option in security greyed out what to do Nothing to do but wait until a patch gets released, its a bug from Sony. Some guy in a forum told me there is a new patch rolling out on "Sony PC Companion" app that fixes this issue but I'm not sure about that.
zanele, 20 Aug 2014yooooooooooo, i dont want this flippin fone anymore, wana cancel...hai guys i wonder do you ge... moreLearn to use your phone. Disable Mobile Data but you wont get any update from any app (no whatsapp, no facebook, etc) unless you are connected to a WiFi AP (with internet access).
If you can't afford to be not connected on the street then get a data plan from your phone carrier and enable Mobile Data.
PD: You can also install AutoSync from play store, it allows you to auto-disable sync when not connected to WiFi.
siri, 27 Aug 2014i'm planning to buy sony xperia e1..after reading all reviws i'm worried to buy this phone...... moreYou can search on XDA forums, there is a thread about this phone and how to upgrade it. You'll need a couple of tools and be caution when doing it.
1) Follow this link to learn how to get your own 4.4.2 update for your device. D2005 is the only with 4.4.2 update so far but its compatible with D2004.
2) Follow this other guide to flash the FTF update created to your Xperia E1. The guide uses the Z2 as example but it can be used with E1.


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We are marching in the light of God
That moment you make eye to eye contact with your ex-boyfriends new girlfriend at Forever 21. That's definitely a day I will never forget. It happened around the holidays, back in December 2015 to be exact. It was on a Friday evening, and I left the office early for the weekend. I wasn't ready to go home yet, so I…View Post


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New rules apply. A new order has risen. The locus of control has changed. Brands no longer control the game. Now is the time of the human!
Sound familiar? Have a peruse of any copy of Campaign or Marketing Week and you'll find at least two or three articles with words to this affect. But what does all this really mean?


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Gabrotech Chairman Andy Chen has been invited to Global Meetup Tour in Ho Chi Minh City as a speaker. The tour was organized by OKEx, the leading digital asset exchange that provides financial services to global traders who use blockchain technology.
Andy gave extensive presentations to investors and insiders from all around the world.
Gabrotech continues to present its revolutionising loyalty platform at various venues around the world. Stay tuned for more news and updates from Gabrotech.


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("The Company = Interio")
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2. Quotations and acceptance: A quotation by the Company does not amount to an offer and the Company reserves the right to withdraw or revise a quotation at any time prior to the Company's acceptance of the order having been made on our official order form. Written confirmation is required for all orders. In Force Majeure (extreme circumstances outside of our control) the Company may, at its absolute discretion, terminate any contract for the supply of goods pursuant to the order form, or cancel the manufacture and/or delivery of the goods. In such circumstances, the Company will consult with the Customer to try to find suitable alternatives that may be possible. Interio reserves the right to restrict supply in areas where there may be conflicts of interest.
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A Thanksgiving Prayer
Father – As we gather around our Thanksgiving tables this week, loaded with food and surrounded by loved ones, may we not forget those who face this day dealing with death, divorce, or debt, those who are homeless, jobless, sick or alone. Jesus taught us to give thanks for all things, to be grateful when our hands are full or when they are empty, but that can be really difficult when we are caught up in the storms of life. May we keep in mind that all gratitude is ultimately gratitude for Christ and that thanksgiving is the only response we can give to God's gifts of creation, redemption and salvation. May we praise God and thank Him, not for what we have or don't have, not for the circumstances of our lives, but for His saving grace. Amen
[This prayer was written by Karen Smith and was originally prayed on 11/24/13 in The Well at Christ Church United Methodist in The Woodlands, TX.]
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[God] is looking for those with changed hearts and minds. Whoever has that kind of change in his life will get his praise from God. – Romans 2:29 TLB
Dear God, while I realize that change is inevitable in my life, I am struggling with giving up what is familiar and comfortable. Help me remember as changes come that You are the God who never changes. Steady my heart and help me trust You to take me safely into the unknown. Amen.
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Rex Tillerson will not be taking his Exxon stock with him to the State Department.
Late Tuesday, ExxonMobil announced that it had reached an agreement with its current CEO over the many millions of dollars in shares that the company still owes him.
Those shares had been an object of scrutiny, ever since Trump named the energy executive as his pick for secretary of State. Tillerson owns roughly $235 million in ExxonMobil stock — $180 million of which isn't scheduled to vest for years.
Which is, as the (woke) kids say, problematic: In the early years of this decade, Exxon made a big play for Russia's hardest-to-reach fossil fuels — inking deals to explore the Black Sea, frack the gas out of western Siberia, and drill for oil in the Arctic. These investments were so appreciated by Vladimir Putin, he awarded Tillerson his nation's "Order of Friendship" in 2013.
But America's sanctions against Russia — following the invasion of Crimea — sidelined all of those lucrative projects. Were Trump to pursue a Putin-friendly foreign policy, however, Exxon could resume its Siberian adventure. And Tillerson's shares would (almost certainly) increase in value.
This reality — combined with the fact that Trump leaked word of Tillerson's nomination hours after he disparaged a CIA intelligence assessment about Russia's involvement in election interference — led the GOP's most hawkish senators to advertise their ambivalence about the Exxon CEO.
But now Tillerson has eliminated his most conspicuous liability. If his appointment is confirmed, Exxon has agreed to let Tillerson transfer the value of his two million deferred ExxonMobil shares — which, at present, are worth $180 million — into an independently managed trust that's barred from investing in Exxon. Tillerson would also sell the 600,000 Exxon shares he already owns, which are currently valued at around $55 million.
Finally, the Exxon CEO would forfeit the $4.1 million in cash bonuses he was scheduled to receive over the next three years, along with a host of retirement benefits.
The arrangement was developed with the aid of ethics regulators, according to Exxon. And, by all appearances, it affirms the principle that America's top public servants shouldn't be in a position to profit (directly) off their power.
But unlike cabinet appointees, the president is not bound by federal conflict of interest laws. And Donald Trump has shown little deference to that aforementioned principle: While Tillerson would forfeit partial ownership of his company upon joining the State Department, our next president is set to retain his, upon entering the White House.


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"Gæst mellem tider / Gestur millum tíðir" published in Denmark
In 2016 author Carl Jóhan Jensen was commissioned by the city of Aarhus in Denmark to write poems as part of the "Fresh Eyes" project. The "Fresh Eyes" project was a cooperation between poets and visual artists from several countries, and the results were displayed at an exhibition at the Galery Image in Århus. The commission also resulted in the publication of the epic poem "Gæst mellem tider/Gestur millum tíðir" in Faroese and with Danish translation by Kirsten Brix. The book is published by Århus Litteraturcenter in cooperation with Torgard.


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Getting a customer education program up and running is critical for delivering business impact. In fact, TSIA reports that within 90 days of training, there is a 135% increase in product usage from a trained user. With this in mind, it's important to be strategic, and spend time on the right tasks.
Join us for a panel webinar on Tuesday, August 21st. In this webinar, experts from Nintex, Smartsheet, and Zuora, who have successfully built customer education programs at their organizations, will discuss what's helped them build programs that consistently deliver business impact.
Specifically, you'll learn about:
- Balancing tactical and strategic aspects of customer training
- Goals and benchmarks for your own customer education program
- How customer education drives business results
...and more. Reserve your spot today!


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Overview: Pelepele - Ganstar
Happen Nation Present Ganstar by Makanaki 'Pelepele'
When a feud occurs among two rappers, the best way to settle the scores is a Diss. We all saw THE GAME vs MEEK MILL.
Pelepele decided to Throw shades on a fellow colleague whose identity was anonymous on the song.
He made mention of few artists here, The question now is , Who got dissed ? And why?
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Avengers: Infinity War Review
I really, truly loved Avengers: Infinity War. It is the most meaningful movie I have seen in a long time, and the fact that it is chock a block with more action scenes than anything else doesn't change that. It is beautiful, replete with amazing performances, and elegantly ties together a complex weave of stories. More than anything else though I appreciate its depth... every time I think on it I find more to reflect on.
The first thing I thought on was its themes. Where Star Wars: Last Jedi was about failure and what we do with it, Avengers is about loss, which is a very different realm. That loss lives in the relationships that fill the movie... friends, lovers, family, mentors... they all go. Does that loss have meaning? Was it worth it? What do we do now? These are the questions it asks, of hero and villain alike.
We already know many of the relationships between characters from earlier movies, though some characters and connections have less chance to shine than we wish they did. Even then the small points, such as Cap and Thor commenting on hair rather than their radically altered visages, contribute to the feelings of ral connection. The shifting perspective from the layered stories highlight just how many of these points of connection have been built up, and the quality and the quantity of the relationships makes it all the more meaningful when they are snuffed out. The theme of loss and layered perspectives actually draw our focus to the actual protagonist of the film: Thanos.
The core fact that has to be understood is that Thanos didn't just believe he was right in his cause, he knew it. He took the death of his world as not just proof of that righteousness, but as a memorial to his failure to change things. At the beginning of the movie, when he is talking to Thor about knowing you are right and failing anyway, it was the loss of Titan that he was referring to. And that loss, to him, was caused because he wasn't willing to sacrifice anything... his morals, his life, his people. So Thanos was resolved not to make that mistake again.
Many people have pointed out that Thanos had the power to create life instead, and to simply double the amount of resources in the Universe. There are various reasons I am sure the Mad Titan would counter with, but at the end of the day the reason he would not have done that is because he did not want to. This had to be his way, because he had to have been right before and his sacrifices had to mean something. Thanos is hardly the only person in the movie who acts based on that illogical, but understandable, reasoning. It's why Quill freaks out, why Thor plants his axe in the wrong place, and why Wanda delays the inevitable.
In pursuit of that goal, Thanos reshapes the Universe and the people who live within it. He mirrors his loss and the death of his own world when he lays waste to the Asgardians, unintentionally setting Thor on his own path of self-destructive sacrifice. He comes back with the Soul stone, and Nebula immediately knows both what he did and that he couldn't have done that with her because all she was, all she would ever be, was a punching bag for the daughter he had actually loved. At the end of the movie when he says he gave up everything, he means it: love, life, happiness, hope… they are all gone. And he thinks it is a price worth paying to not feel loss the way he did before. To ensure that nobody does.
In the face of this bleak nihilism is Steve Rogers, saying "We don't trade lives". It seems simple, or even simplistic, but it isn't. In the face of loss, Rogers says we mourn but keep fighting. And what we fight for isn't a theory of how to end a basic fact of mortality, because to do so is to eliminate the things that give life meaning. We fight for our friends, our loved ones, our hopes. Sometimes we lose, but we shouldn't turn that loss into a justification for becoming the monsters we once fought. The world changes, and if we want to honor our loss, so do we. We don't trade that life, because at the end you are left with nothing.
I love this movie. I think I understand Thanos.
But I stand with Steve Rogers.


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You know, the most successful people in most areas of life have coaches or mentors. They are good – even great – at what they do, and they are smart enough to realize they don't know everything and that they have their own limitations that hold them back from achieving their absolute best.
The examples are all around you – professional athletes, singers, musicians, actors, CEO's, and so on. Even in my hobby of sailboat racing (we race with a crew of 10 that has to be a tight team), I've hired coaches to come out sailing with us from time to time, look at the way we do things, help us see new ways, and our game improved as a result.
"Isn't a coach for people who don't have their acts together?" you might ask. Not even close! In fact, it's quite the opposite. It takes a mature and wise person to honestly look at themselves and see their own strengths and weaknesses. Then it takes courage to get some help so they can improve.
"What are the differences between a coach, mentor, adviser, or tutor?"
Well, some in the industry will put the fine points on these, but I think that's unnecessary. In general terms, they're all there for similar reasons.
- They typically have more experience or education in areas you don't. You can't know everything.
- They are detached and removed from your day-to-day operations and people. They're less emotional.
- They typically have the "been-there-done-that" factor. Your shortcut to experience.
- They probably have made more mistakes than you. And they can help you see and avoid them before they happen.
- Perhaps they have expertise in a particular area of your business that is needed. Expertise that makes your company look good.
"What do I get?"
Well, I've had several coaches over the years, both in 1-on-1 settings and in peer groups. Here are some of the benefits I found:
- Drawing out your real questions and concerns with effective questions
- Helping you see your business in a different and often deeper way
- Challenging you to move outside your comfort zone and grow
- Setting higher goals for yourself and your business
- Helping you understand and embrace your strengths and weaknesses
- Helping you gain or increase your confidence
- Providing you with encouragement and support
- Helping you organize and prioritize your actions
- Introductions to others (peer groups) with similar concerns and issues
- Helping you hold yourself accountable for changes and actions you decide to do
"How do I find a coach or group, and how do I choose?"
A lot of this depends on your needs and your budget (money AND time). As you know, I always like referrals. Online is a great way. Do you have a blog you like to read or a particular newsletter? Check with your closest Chamber of Commerce to see what they have and who they know.
There are large groups that have specific programs with regional divisions. Three that come to mind are SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives), Vistage International (I was a member of this), and TAB –The Alternative Board. All of these are easily found by your favorite search engine. They have different requirements and costs. SCORE is free!
As a member of The Executive Committee (TEC) – now Vistage International – for several years, I appreciated meeting other CEOs (it's lonely at the top), the wisdom and insights of our group chair, being challenged a deeper and more thoughtful level and being held accountable or reminded of how fast time was passing. "Is this the same VP you were complaining about three months ago? Why haven't you done anything about it?" And, some ten years after leaving the group, I'm still friends and keep in touch with several of them.
One-on-one coaching is the most expensive of the lot. A Harvard Business Review article I recently read said some coaches charge up to $3,500 per hour. Let's save that for the CEOs of the huge companies, shall we? Median charge, according to the article: $500 per hour.
Hiring a coach or joining a group is undoubtedly one of the best things you can do for your business. How much time do YOU spend working ON your business every week? Every two? Think about it. It's probably not enough, and it's crucial to your success. Invest in yourself.
Disclaimer: I am a business coach, and I am starting a group/peer coaching group, a.k.a. "Mastermind Group" in July. Stand by for more information as it develops in the next few weeks.
Do YOU have a coach?
I am interested in why or why not. Comment and let me know. Don't hesitate to share with our Business by Day community on your thoughts, or to share this article with someone you think needs it!
As always, make it a GREAT day!


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22960 is a Postal Code in Orange County.
"22960" a.k.a. "Motherless Brooklyn" is a Jonathan Lethem detective story set in Brooklyn and published in 1999. Lethem's protagonist, Lionel Essrog, has Tourette syndrome, a disorder marked by involuntary tics. Essrog works, along with Tony, Danny and Gilbert, who call themselves the Minna Men, for Frank Minna—a small-time neighborhood owner of a "seedy and makeshift" detective agency—who is stabbed to death.
- also known as "Les Orphelins de Brooklyn", Sva siročad Bruklina
- language: English Language
- genres: Crime Fiction, Detective fiction, Fiction
- subjects: Adventure, Murder, Investigation
- copyright: 1999
- released in (16 years ago)
- award:
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction nomination for Jonathan Lethem
- National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction, received by Jonathan Lethem
22960 a.k.a. Personal Affairs war eine Fernsehserie, die im Jahr 2009 auf BBC Three ausgestrahlt wurde.
- begun on and completed on (6 years ago)
- 6 episodes of 60 minutes each
- country: United Kingdom
- regular cast:
- genres: Comedy, Drama
- official website: www.bbc.co.uk/personalaffairs
22960 a.k.a. Lepidium densiflorum is a species of flowering plant in the mustard family known by the common names common pepperweed and prairie peppergrass.
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On March 10, 1788, the French explorer Jean-François de Galaup de La Pérouse departed the penal colony of Sydney, having spent six weeks stocking up on supplies, sending journals and letters to Paris, and reporting on the activities of the British for King Louis XVI. Now it was time to resume his exploration of the Pacific. He sailed north out of the harbour, bound for New Caledonia and the Solomons, due to return home the following year. He was never seen again.
In her new book, Argosy, Bella Li imagines what happened to him. It's a bold collection, challenging what a poetry book can be and might look like. It's a lavish work, heavy to hold, waxy to the touch. Printed in colour throughout, it has the feel of a fully curated art object more than a poetry publication.
"I didn't know how to describe the book as I was putting it together," Li writes in The Suburban Review, "and still don't." The collection contains poetry, collage and photography, labels that "adequately describe the parts" but fail to classify the whole. So what is it – a poetry collection, an interdisciplinary artwork or, as Kate Middleton suggests in her Cordite review of the book, an "adventure in form", something "fundamentally hybrid"?
The first part of the book, "Pérouse, ou, Une semaine de disparitions", uses collage and prose poetry to compose a vision of the explorer's demise. Here the poems give voice to La Pérouse's thoughts and observations – to what he might have felt and seen and remembered, shipwrecked on Vanikoro, an outlying atoll of the Solomon Islands:
Escarpment: in the centre the coordinates reassemble. On both
sides throughout the forenoon the vegetation resembling, in
some way, claws of giant seabirds. Most carnivorous, septic
on close inspection. The odour unbearable
("Samedi: Les incendies")
The clipped phrases evoke the reticent grammar of ships' logs, alluding to what gets left out of such documents. Where words are elided, Li reminds us, so are thoughts, actions, lifetimes.
The collages, by contrast, seem to spring from La Pérouse's unconscious. We move from "resembling" to becoming – to colossal birds and insects, animal hybrids, gargantuan natives. Li creates these from the drawings and illustrations attached to the journals he sent home from Sydney, and from those of the explorers who were sent to locate him.
But while these arrangements are startling in form and size and colour, the prevailing mood here is one of preternatural calm. Despite the monstrous figures and contraptions in their midst, the people in these compositions are characterised by coolness rather than panic. When avian giants take over a plantation house, the owners simply gather out front in casual conversation.
Such a contradiction is central to the Surrealist works that frame Li's project. Both parts of her book are modelled on books by Max Ernst – the first following the structure of Une semaine de bonté: A Surrealistic Novel in Collage, the second La femme 100 têtes. Commenting on the influence of these works for Peril recently, Li cites the Surrealist conventions of juxtaposing whimsy and terror, of ventilating the uncanny with an air of playfulness. Her creations are monsters, but not without humour.
Using the illustrations made by French explorers likewise contributes to the quietude in the collages. These are images that already contain a sense of unstable tranquillity, attempting to locate order in the strange and unknown. The resulting collages are otherworldly but recognisable, like a vision of the future from the past. There's wonder here, but also banality – a firm grounding in the visual repertoire of the European colonial imagination. These compositions don't depict the Pacific as it is or was so much as the explorers' anticipation of it. It's what they feared they would encounter, and what they perhaps sometimes saw – exhausted, starving, disoriented – before they rationalised their observations in journals and illustrations.
In this way "Pérouse" can be read as a kind of Pacific revenge against Europe, the natural world reclaiming the civilised, the colony subsuming the coloniser. Using the documentation of conquest and discovery to enact this revenge only makes it more poignant. By conflating the familiar with the exotic in her compositions, Li references both the influence Pacific flora and fauna had on European systems of classification – all but upending the Linnaean hierarchy – and of the multitude of things Europeans stole and appropriated from the region. La Pérouse merges with the unknown while the unknown disappears in the face of exploration and invasion.
In the second part of the book, "The Hundred Headless Woman", a cast of female characters undergoes a series of erasures. These women are "both real and fictional", writes Kate Middleton, the blurring between their public personas and private lives central to their doublings and disappearances. There's the infamous dancer, Isadora Duncan; the "invented-and-still-real" novelist Elena Ferrante; the woman become fictional character Elena Obieta.
There's not a work here that doesn't reach outside itself, beyond the scope of imagination, beyond the experience of the author. Apart from Ernst, they draw on Thoreau, Apollinaire, Cormac McCarthy and Ricardo Piglia. They source material from interviews, poems, books and films, such as Luca Guadagnino's Io sono l'amore:
… Young and alone, but Answering dutifully as
one does a vision Deserving of a fame all her own. Emma,
or Anna, wandering forgotten among the famous pictures
("io sono l'amore")
This is an aspect of Li's work that I really love, using poetry – and now collage and photography – not to walk back over the known parts of a story, but to exist in the gaps. It's a method ideally suited to the subject of disappearance, which Li describes in Peril as "a particular species of the unknown", "a passing from the recorded and catalogued into the unnamed and unremarked." The external referents anchor the work, creating a space for incompleteness:
Saturday is the day of reparations. We begin with the caulking,
stripping back the wood with care, hearts' cinders flaring. We
begin with the pith of the cocoa nut, in such profusion here.
("Samedi: Les incendies")
Here, La Pérouse is attempting to repair his ships after becoming wrecked on the reef, "here" being Vanikoro, "this/blessed isle". The nonfictional elements allow Li to adopt a tone of reticence, to deploy vagueness not as a poetics of indecision but as a strategy for modulating between herself and the voices and figures of her works. The resulting pieces are what Alison Whittaker describes in Overland as "generously, rather than frustratingly, non-prescriptive." Li speculates in the unnamed and unremarked parts of documentary history – whether it's the lacuna between La Pérouse's departure from Sydney and the remains of his two ships in the Solomons, or the careful omissions in a Paris Review interview with Ferrante. At the same time, the particulars of these histories fill the gaps in her speculations.
In her recent piece for The Suburban Review, Li asks "what is it about poetry that makes it poetry, particularly in the absence of lineation?" It's a question we might extend to ask of her book as a whole: What makes something a poetry collection, particularly in the absence of words?
"Argosy makes sense to me," says Li, "all its components, and the manner in which they fit together." The collection is many things, but it is also one thing, deftly integrating distinct genres and forms to become what Elena Gomez in Jacket2 calls "a new wild object, a declaration about how poetry can look and be." It exists on its own terms – or, to quote the poem "아가씨", "the way a sequence resembles nothing but itself."
Aden Rolfe is a Sydney-based writer and editor. His collection of poetry and essay, False Nostalgia, is available from Giramondo Publishing. He's currently working on his second book, The Heavenly Emporium of Benevolent Knowledge.


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BOSTON – In its first competition of the season, all five Rams scored in the 80s or lower to lead the Suffolk men's golf team to the Emmanuel Invitational crown Wednesday afternoon at the William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park.
The Rams took the top spot on the leaderboard after an 18-hole day, combining for a 303, eight strokes ahead of runner-up Mitchell. Wentworth took third with a 314, while the hosts Emmanuel rounded out the quad-match with a 347.
Suffolk junior Andrew Harper garnered individual honors shooting just two over par with a 72-stroke day. Classmate Demetrois Stamoulis was two off pace of his teammate, putting his way into second on the team and overall with a score of 74.
Harper's and Stamoulis' fellow member of the Class of 2020 Elias Sachs putted a 76 to tie for fifth overall.
Brian Dunleavy played in the No. 5 spot for the Rams in his collegiate debut and putted an 81 overall, while Owen Boggini, Suffolk's No. 2, put together a score of 83 to round out the Rams on the course.
Suffolk returns to action in two weeks when it heads to the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park for Emmanuel's Saints Invitational.


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Despite its devastating impact, Hurricane Michael couldn't knock out Century Ambulance's operations in Bay County, Florida, where the ambulance transport provider remains hard at work as the region recovers. Now Century Ambulance is looking to infuse its operations with a hiring push that will bring in ambulance drivers, emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics for the road ahead.
Century Ambulance's hiring campaign is a signal of its continuing commitment to Bay County, where it first opened a station last year in Panama City. Despite losing one of its two stations in Panama City to storm damage, Century Ambulance is looking to expand its local team and presence.
While EMT and paramedic roles provide prospective Century Ambulance employees with excellent opportunities for professional experience and growth, the ambulance driver position offers individuals looking to enter a new field the chance do so without emergency medical services experience. One can join Century Ambulance as an ambulance driver, take advantage of the company's scholarship program to attain an EMT license, and continue a career path in EMS that includes many advancement opportunities.
No experience is necessary to secure an ambulance driver position in the State of Florida. Prospective ambulance drivers must be at least 18 years old, have a clean driving record and background, and share Century Ambulance's friendly approach to customer service. All required training for the ambulance driver position is provided by Century Ambulance.
As Century Ambulance, its professionals and the community push forward together, interested individuals can take a step toward securing a spot on a growing team by completing an online application at https://casjax.candidatecare.jobs.


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It was so lovely meeting this mama-to-be in the studio for her maternity session. Here are some of my favorite images from our session together - enjoy!
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Tacloban City — The Regional Office 8 of Department of Agriculture activated its Regional Avian Influenza Protection Program Task Force to conduct surveillance and monitoring activities as well as monitoring of prices of poultry commodities.
According to the DA's Assistant Director for Operations, Dr. Andrew Orais, this was in reaction to the outbreak of avian flu also known as bird-flu in Pampanga, which is under a state of calamity because of the outbreak.
He also announced that there is a temporary ban of movement and transfer of live domestic and wild birds and their products and by-products from Luzon to the Visayas and Mindanao regions. Also, they are closely coordinating with the Veterinary Quarantine personnel.
To date, there is no report of bird to human contamination. The Malacañang urges the public to remain calm but be extra vigilant.
The affected farms within the seven-kilometer radius in Barangay San Luis, Pampanga is under heightened surveillance for flu-like symptoms.
Orias also said that the agency is conducting series of meetings with regional veterinarians and getting updates as well as instructions from the regional office.
Recently, the Regional Advisory Committee on Animal Disease Control and Emergency (RAC-ADCE) gathered to talk about the activities based on avian influenza protection program.
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Today I'm going to show you which places we visited on our first day in New York City. It was an absolutely prefect day to discover the first time New York City. So check it out if you are also planing a visit to this amazing city.Read More
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Back on Gran Canaria and after a wonderful time in Germany I finally found some time to write about our last day in Marrakech. Although we tried to keep this last day a little bit more relaxed and simple, we didn't have less fun.Read More
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FREMONT, Neb. – Playing their third match in five days against some of the best teams in the conference caught up to Midland University on Saturday afternoon as they dropped a three-set match against No. 10-ranked Dordt College. The Warriors fell to the Defenders (25-20, 25-22, 25-22). Midland falls to second play in the Great Plains Athletic Conference with a 6-1, 14-3 overall record while Dordt moves to the top with a 6-0 conference mark and 12-2 overall record.
Midland had to battle back from early deficits each set as the Defenders came out swinging. The visitors finished with 41 kills and just 17 errors for a .211 attack percentage while the Warriors hit .147 percent with 37 kills and 20 errors.
Jenny Bair was the lone Warrior to reach double-digit kills with 10 while Jessica Peters had a double-double with 28 set assists and 12 digs. Jaisa Russell also dug up 11 balls from the back row.
"I think the players and us as coaches were disappointed in how we played today as a team," head coach Paul Giesselmann commented afterwards. "When we're playing at a high level, we're very good. The thing we have figure out as coaches is how to get us to play at that level more consistently because that was the difference today. I thought Dordt played very well. They played a clean match. We just weren't able match them and that was the difference. I thought our blocking was very good today. We did what we needed to do at the net blocking wise. We've just got to learn how to play at a higher level more consistently whit our serving, passing and defense."
"It was tough week, both mentally and physically, on the team with three top-level opponents. It's always disappointing to lose of course, but to come out of this week 2-1 was good. We certainly are going to learn from this loss against last year's national runner-up. We'll get better as we keep going forward."
Midland (14-3, 6-1 GPAC) will get a little time off before their next match at Dakota Wesleyan (11-6, 1-5 GPAC). The two teams will meet up on Friday, September 28 in Mitchell, South Dakota. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. at Christen Athletic Center.


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I'm borrowing a Top Ten from one of my very favorite food sites, www.sustainabletable.com. At sustainable table, you can learn about what makes any given food sustainable, what produce is in season in your area, find recipes, search directories of farmers' markets and much, much more. I encourage you to visit the site and become part of the community. Together we will affect change… and eat some really yummy food. : )
Learn to Cook Sustainably for These Ten Reasons
I recently tried a recipe for chocolate soufflé and it came out great. "The Minimalist," Mark Bittman, never steers you wrong. But what makes this green you ask? Well the main ingredient is of course eggs, which can be found at the farmer's market pretty much year round. I picked up a half dozen on my way home to cook, marking this chocolate indulgence with a pretty small carbon footprint. Sure they cost a little bit more, but you can see the quality in the dark yellow-orange yokes. They made for a result that was certainly well worth it. One thing to add to Mr. Bittman's recipe, which I learned over at Vintage Irving on E 15th Street, is to crack the top of your soufflé when it's done and pour in some melted chocolate for good measure.
Here's Mark's step by step recipe from the New York Times: Recipe
Recipe from the Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Djej bil Humous (Chicken with Chickpeas)
Note: Use 100% certified organic produce and products whenever possible.
1 can chickpeas, rinsed to get rid of the brine
salt and pepper for the chicken
1 certified organic free-range chicken, about 4 lbs
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp. turmeric
3 tbsp. parsley, chopped finely
1 stick cinnamon 3 inches long
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped (optional)
2 tbsp. each olive oil and butter
1 medium onion, sliced thinly
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America's Chinese Obsession I
Historical study often helps reveal twists in the human journey. Consider one of history's turning points – America's Chiang Kai-shek obsession.
Historical study often helps reveal twists in the human journey. Consider one of history's turning points – America's Chiang Kai-shek obsession.
On December 17, 1773 approximately sixty men boarded three merchant vessels anchored in Boston Harbor. They tossed into the water, 340 chests of prime Cantonese tea belonging to the British East India Company.
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The Boston Tea Party was the result of attempts by the government of Great Britain to collect taxes, but also to protect the tea monopoly.
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On a cold December night in 1773, a small group of men disguised with printer's ink and paint vandalized three cargo ships lying at anchor in Boston Harbor. The so-called Boston Tea Party was a milestone on the road to Revolution.
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Who Must File?
All U.S. citizens and resident aliens must file a U.S. individual income tax return, even if they permanently live outside the United States and may not owe any tax because of income exclusion or tax credit.
When is the 2015 Federal Tax Return Due?
Due date for Form 1040: April 15, 2016.
- An automatic extension to June 15, 2016, is granted for taxpayers living outside the United States and Puerto Rico. No form is required; write "Taxpayer Resident Abroad" at the top of your tax return.
- Caution: This extension applies only for filing your tax return, not for payment. If you owe any taxes, you're required to pay by April 15, 2016. Interest and penalties will generally be applied if payment is made after this date.
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our awesome volunteers!
In celebration of National Volunteer Week we want to share some stories of our AWESOME volunteers, like Wim! Here's what Wim says about his volunteer experience!
From the time I walk in the door at Mary's Place I can feel the warm welcome, the smiles from behind the counter, the giggly little kids. Caring is a culture that spreads from staff to guests to me every time I come to volunteer. When I walk around the building chatting with guests they seem relaxed and at home. Yet, when I sit with them to talk, they are eager to get on with their lives, to find a place of their own to live and, for those who are not working, to find the job that will open the door to the rest of their lives. I suppose every volunteer feels like what they do brings the deepest satisfaction. It ought to be that way. For me, helping guests find that home of their own, or the job that will turn things around is the best of all. I'm not sure I always bring hope to them, but I know they always bring hope and a smile to me.
Thank you, Wim!!
Join us as a volunteer! http://www.marysplaceseattle.org/support-us/volunteer/


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Customer Service Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 at City of Westminster College
Course description
The Level 3 advanced apprenticeship in Customer Service is primarily aimed at candidates who are in a supervisory or team leader position and recognise that employment in the customer service sector involves a diverse range of functions, tasks and activities that are constantly developing and changing. It is suitable for candidates:
- Who have particular customer service and administrative job roles
- Who are working in a customer service environment
- Whose role is to provide a supervisory service to customers
You need to achieve 55 credits, 31 of which come from the mandatory units, optional units are taken from Groups B and C. We will work with you to choose which are the most appropriate.
Mandatory Units
- Organise and deliver customer service
- Understand the customer service environment
- Understand customers and customer retention
- Resolve customers' problems
- Principles of business
- Manage personal and professional development
Optional Units (selection)
- Communicate with customers verbally
- Manage the use of technology to improve customer service
- Manage team performance
- Collaborate with other departments
- Employee rights and responsibilities
The final two elements are the development of Personal learning and Thinking Skills which are embedded within the delivery of the knowledge and competency elements of the training, and Employment Rights and Responsibilities where understanding is checked through completion of a short workbook, or can be taken as a standalone unit.
Functional Skills
If employees do not have a Level 1 qualification in English and Maths gained in the last 5 years e.g. GCSE Grade C or above, they will also need to achieve functional skills at level 2 in these subjects.
Entry requirements
We will undertake an assessment and skills scan to make sure that this qualification is suitable for you. It is preferable to have English and Maths GCSE Grade C or above.
You will be assessed through on line exams for some Customer Service units and any functional skills you need to take. The remainder will be assessed through a portfolio of work based evidence.
Future opportunities
Apprentices are in employment but the apprenticeship can help job security and promotion
How to apply
If you want to apply for this course, you will need to contact City of Westminster College directly.


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Rain + a (Mostly) Traditional Lasagna
Oh hey, guess what, it's been raining. Wanna know the 5 day forecast? Rain. The 10 day? It's rain. Also clouds. Perhaps some "sunbreaks" as the weather people call them, which just means the sun MIGHT peak out of the grey for a few brief, glorious moments. Then it'll rain.
This is truly fall in the Northwest, guys. We got spoiled this year with a hot, dry summer and sunshine through mid-October almost (!). I think we were lulled into a false sense of security by this weather anomaly (I can leave the house without a jacket! Wear open-toe shoes!). Sad, really, considering we all knew this day would come.
In a weird way that not many other regions might understand, the return of rain is welcomed by many- myself included. We love our sunny days, cherish them even, but this dreary weather is our comfort zone. We know what to expect in the rain. We can handle this for 9 months.
Which brings me to that lasagna over there, which turns out is the perfect gloomy day food. It's surprisingly easy and quick to put together so you have plenty of time to curl up on the couch and watch random animal documentaries on Netflix all night (or whatever you do).
Thank my husband for this, because he special-requested lasagna this week. Specifically, a "normal" (i.e. traditional) lasagna, that doesn't include all my crazy twists and add-ins and let's-see-how-this-tastes stuff. He knows me too well, that guy.
So I did my take on a traditional lasagna. Ground beef, red sauce, cheesy stuff, real deal lasagna noodles.
I DID add a few little surprises- can't stop won't stop! Spinach in the cheesy layer, cottage cheese not ricotta (trust me it's what you want), and cream cheese melted into the red sauce. YES. You must do it. Thank me later. It just adds... lusciousness. Mmmm.
Good thing I added it too, cuz you know what? I FORGOT THE CHEESE ON TOP. I can't believe it. I had all this mozzarella ready to sprinkle on and make this lovely crusty layer of cheese. Forgot it. Thankfully it still turned out delicious, but hopefully you remember your cheesy topping. I did put some parm, and that was sufficiently yummy. So go make lasagna. Enjoy!
Mostly Traditional Lasagna
1 pound ground beef (grass-fed if you can swing it)
1 jar favorite pasta sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 block (4 ounces) Neufchatel cream cheese (full fat works too!)
1 large container low-fat cottage cheese
2 eggs
1 cup + handful parmesan
1/2 tablespoon no-salt seasoning
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 box frozen spinach (thawed and excess moisture wrung out with a towel)
1 cup mozzarella (I forgot this part, but it would be delicious!)
1 box no-boil lasagna noodles (I used about 12 noodles)
salt + pepper
splash of water
Preheat oven to 350*. Brown ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain excess fat with paper towels. Add jar of pasta sauce, balsamic vinegar, and brown sugar to beef. Add a splash of water to sauce jar, swish around jar, and add to sauce mixture. Allow sauce to begin bubbling, then reduce to low/simmer. Drop cream cheese into sauce in chunks and stir until cream cheese and sauce are combined. Meanwhile, prepare cheesy mixture: combine cottage cheese, eggs, parmesan, spinach, no-salt and Italian seasonings in a bowl and mix well. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish. add a small amount of sauce to pan. Lay down a layer of noodles, then red sauce, cheesy mixture, noodles, sauce, then cheese. Bake for 45-60 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before serving.


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The State Buildings is based in the heart of Perth, as part of a new urban neighbourhood known as Cathedral Square. The State Buildings are made up of three interconnecting iconic heritage buildings, previously known as The Old Treasury, Lands and Titles Buildings.
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"Saving Tomorrow" by Walter Richters
Some advice for the newly
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Can you handle the pain
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now in a way that's
less empowering and more
generic? Are you willing
to cash out your
tomorrows for one
chemically altered today?
Or are your willing
to face reality soberly
and suffer now so that
you can save your future?


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Hotel & Travel
The SVM 30th Annual Scientific Sessions will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner in McLean, Virginia, where SVM has negotiated a discounted room rate of $229 per night for single, double, triple, and quad room occupancy. Rooms and rates are based on availability and are subject to state and local fees/taxes (currently 12 percent). Discounted rates may not apply for reservations after Monday, April 29, 2019.
To reserve a room at the discounted rate, call the Ritz Carlton Tysons Corner at +1-888-236-2427 and identify yourself as a SVM attendee.
Or click here to make your reservation online!
All reservations require a first night room deposit, or guests can guarantee reservations with a major credit card. Your credit card will not be charged prior to arrival. Make any necessary cancellations at least 72 hours before the scheduled date of arrival to avoid a cancellation charge. Discounted room rates are available three days before and three days after the meeting dates, based on availability. Hotel check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
Host Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner
1700 Tysons Boulevard
McLean, Virginia 22102 USA
Reservation Phone: +1-703-506-4300
Ground Transportation
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) – 16.5 miles
A DCA Taxi Dispatcher is available at designated taxi stands to ensure you are placed with a taxi. From Terminal A, proceed out the exit doors at baggage claim and turn right. The Taxis are located on the curb closest to the Terminal. From Terminals B and C, proceed to the baggage claim lower level. Walk indoors to doors 3 or 10. Exit the doors to the curbside. You will find the taxi dispatch locations clearly marked. The Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner is located in McLean, Virginia. An average fare from the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner is $38 one way.
On-Airport rental car counters are located on the first floor in Terminal Garage A. Proceed directly to the rental car counters if you have an existing reservation or need to make a reservation. If you are a rental car club members, proceed directly to the 2nd or 3rd floor of Garage A to pick up your keys. There are two ways to reach the pick-up location for rental cars from the airport. Ride: Board the "Parking/Rental Car" shuttle which now stops at doors 1 and 6 on the TICKETING LEVEL (3rd FLOOR) due to construction. Get off at the Terminal Garage A/Rental Car stop. Walk: Follow signs towards Terminal Parking Garage A, approximately 10 minutes from Terminals A & B and 15 minutes from Terminal C.
On-Airport Brands:
Alamo: +1-800-462-5266
Avis: +1-800-331-1212
Budget: +1-800-527-0700
Dollar: +1-800-800-4000
Enterprise rent-a-car: +1-800-736-8222
Hertz: +1-800-654-3131
National: +1-800-227-7368
Car Rental Payless: +1-800-729-5377
Thrifty: +1-800-541-7044
Zipcar: +1-866-494-7227
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) – 15.6 miles
Washington Flyer Taxicabs serve Washington Dulles International Airport exclusively with 24-hour service to and from the Airport. No reservations are necessary for taxi service. Simply follow the signs for Ground Transportation or Taxi to the lower level of the Terminal, DOWN the ramp to Door 2 or Door6. A customer service representative is available 24 hours a day. Passengers wishing to board a non-Washington Flyer cab must make advance arrangements directly with the operator of that company for pickup at Dulles. Non-Washington Flyer cab companies are prohibited from soliciting passengers for pick up on airport property. The estimated fare from the Washington Dulles International Airport to the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner is $42.
Rental cars are readily available at the IAD. Free shuttle buses take customers between the rental lot and the Terminal. Contact rental companies directly to make or change a rental car reservation. For pick up: From the Terminal Baggage Claim Level, exit DOWN the ramp to Door 2, 4, or 6. Rental car shuttle buses pick up at Curb 2C or Curb 2F. Rental car shuttle buses are operated by each individual company. Look for company's logo on the bus before boarding. Please check with your rental car company concerning your planned routes to and from Dulles Airport, and whether you might be impacted by tolls on nearby roads. The website www.66expresslanes.org provides information concerning rush hour tolls on nearby Virginia Route 66.
Hotel Restaurants
Entyse, Wine Bar & Lounge
Internationally inspired small plates. A sommelier-crafted wine list. An inviting fireplace. ENTYSE, Wine Bar & Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner offers a relaxed experience in an elegant setting. In addition to a list of more than 60 wines by the glass, selected by sommelier Vincent Feraud, the bar features Prosecco cocktails and craft beers. Beverages pair perfectly with a menu of small and large plates. Our McLean, VA wine bar regularly hosts dining events including Sushi Thursdays, Jazz Fridays, and Live Music Saturdays. It's also the location for our signature Afternoon Tea (24-hour advance reservations required).
Espresso Bar: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Dining: Monday-Sunday 3 p.m. to midnight
Reservations available Monday through Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday & Sunday from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Afternoon Tea: Friday, seatings from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday, seatings at 12 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 4 p.m.
*Musical entertainment available (reservations required 24 hours in advance)
Entyse Bistro
Entyse Bistro is set in a stylish and patriotic atmosphere, serving American dishes for breakfast, lunch, and Sunday brunch. Select from an array of freshly pressed juices for the perfect energizing sip to begin your day or as an afternoon revival. For reservations, please contact the restaurant at +1-703-744-3999.
Breakfast hours: Monday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Lunch hours: Monday-Sunday, 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Brunch hours: Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Entyse Espresso Bar
Entyse Espresso Bar proudly brews Illy coffee in a relaxed setting. Join us for a morning latte, espresso, cappuccino, or more, sweetened with your choice of chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut or caramel. Freshly baked bagels, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, croissants and scones are also available, as well as fruit cups and yogurt parfaits. All items may be enjoyed at our Espresso Bar or ordered to-go.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Car Rental
Avis is the official car rental service for the SVM 2019 Annual Meeting. For details call 1-800-331-1600 and indicate AWD number D340792 to receive special pricing. An advance reservation is recommended. For online reservations, click here.
Self-parking is $12.00 per vehicle
Daily valet charge is $20.00 and the overnight valet charge is $40.00.
Hi-speed internet access in guest rooms is complimentary.
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Tysons Corner offers a haven of tranquility in the vibrant heart of Northern Virginia. Therapies draw from the healing properties of nature, which are then fused with the latest techniques to create a results-oriented experience. Spa services enlist ingredients including avocado, brown sugar, seaweed, fresh berries, Dead Sea salts and other natural products; the wellness journey is complemented by steam rooms, saunas, and a 24-hour fitness center. For more information about this distinctive spa in Northern Virginia, or to reserve a treatment, please call +1-603-744-3924.
Fitness Center
Access to the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner fitness center is complimentary. The fitness center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Business Center
Access your office when you're away from the office. A full service business center with amenities including a copy service, network/internet printing, overnight delivery/pickup, fax service, and more are readily available for use.
Weather and Attire
The average temperature in McLean in late May can range from a high of 77° Fahrenheit and a low of 53° Fahrenheit. Attire for the conference is business casual. Because meeting room temperatures sometimes fluctuate, attendees may wish to bring a light sweater or jacket.
Foreign Visas
Travelers coming from qualified countries to the United States for tourism or business for 90 days or less may be eligible to visit without a visa. For more information, visit https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html.


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MADRID (AP) — A Spanish judge says fraud and corruption charges brought against Neymar could merit a prison sentence of up to six years when the Brazil forward stands trial.
Prosecutors were seeking a two-year sentence for the Paris Saint-Germain player for alleged irregularities related to his transfer to Barcelona five years ago, but the court said Wednesday a sentence of four to six years could be handed down if Neymar is found guilty.
The decision is a setback for Neymar because in Spain sentences of two years or less for first offences are usually suspended, meaning he would avoid any jail time.
The charges were brought after a Brazilian investment group said it received a smaller compensation because part of Neymar's transfer fee was concealed by those involved.
Neymar's parents, Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu, and former president Sandro Rosell also faced charges, along with Barcelona and Brazilian club Santos.
They all denied any wrongdoing.
The trial's date has not been set.
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