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Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Chicago
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Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Chicagofrom $119
- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
- Deluxe Room, Accessible
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
- Premium Room, 1 King Bed
- Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
- Premium Room, 2 Full Beds
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What's around Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Chicago
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- Millennium Park (2-minute walk)
- Art Institute of Chicago (3-minute walk)
- CNA Center (5-minute walk)
- Roosevelt University (6-minute walk)
- Willis Tower (8-minute walk)
- Navy Pier (17-minute walk)
- John G. Shedd Aquarium (17-minute walk)
- Chicago Children's Museum (17-minute walk)
Getting around
- Chicago, IL (MDW-Midway Intl.) - 24 min drive
- Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.) - 30 min drive
- Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 39 min drive
- Millennium Station - 5 min walk
- Chicago Van Buren Street Station - 8 min walk
- Chicago Union Station - 19 min walk
- Madison-Wabash Station - 1 min walk
- Monroe Station (Red Line) - 3 min walk
- Adams-Wabash Station - 3 min walk
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Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 144 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 10 floors
- Check-in time 3 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-in/out
Required at check-in
- Credit card deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 21
Travelling with others
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Valet parking *
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
In the hotel
- Cooked-to-order breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Room service (during limited hours)
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Segway rental/tour nearby
- Fitness facilities
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 4400
- Conference space size (meters) - 409
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Porter/bellhop
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Year Built - 1897
- Elevator
- Library
- Television in common areas
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Iron/ironing board
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- 42-inch flat-screen TV
- Premium TV channels
- Desk
- Free WiFi
- Free long-distance calls
- Refrigerator
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
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Special features
DiningAdamus Lounge - This lobby lounge specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered.
Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown, Chicago's small print
Also known as
- Hotel Silversmith
- Silversmith
- Silversmith Chicago Downtown
- Silversmith Hotel
- The Silversmith Hotel Chicago
- Silversmith Hotel Chicago
- The Silversmith Hotel And Suites
- Silversmith Hotel Chicago Downtown
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at check in or check out:
- Destination fee: USD 22.05 per accommodation, per night
Refundable deposits
Deposit: USD 70.00 per night
Optional extras
Valet parking costs USD 63 per night with in/out privileges
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of USD 9 for adults and USD 3 for children (approximately)
We have included all charges provided to us by this property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the unit you book.
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Recent reviews
Exceptional 9.4 From 1,855 reviews
Love the Silversmith! It is so pretty, from the lobby, bar, rooms. Staff is very friendly. Super Loop location.
Nice hotel, everyone was friendly, and the area seemed safe.
The Silversmith is a great, boutique hotel right in the middle of it all. I would stay here again in a heartbeat if I am back in Chicago. One tip for travelers is that the L (elevated train) runs right outside the hotel, so if your window faces Wabash Ave., you will hear the train. I personally didn't mind it, but I can imagine some travelers will. All employees were a pleasure to interact with, the room was very spacious and clean, and I am confident I got good value out of my reservation.
Great location! The staff is amazing! Very professional, helpful and friendly. Will definitely stay there again!
It's a beautiful hotel in a great location. We enjoyed our stay.
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Winter is a fairly sedentary time for our trio of aging pups. They do their duties in the backyard and then stumble back to the door once whipping Chicago winds make them yearn for greener pastures (or slightly warmer laminate flooring, as the case may be) inside. The onset of summer, however, prompts a notable spike in our pets' outdoor escapades.
We go for long family walks on the weekend, and my husband frequently takes at least one of the dogs jogging before work each morning. When we barbeque in the backyard, the pups are typically rolling in the grass alongside us. My children chase them, splash them, and generally give them an outdoor workout that they would never see the likes of in winter.
Of course, we ultimately pay the piper for transforming our pets into weekend warriors at the first glimpse of 70-degree temperatures. There are consequences to suddenly thrusting our dogs into a regimen of intense outside activities and exercise routines after months of lethargy and sedentary living. Inevitably, our Beagle-Basset mix overworks his arthritic joints, and our somewhat absent-minded Poodle ends up stung by whatever annoyed insect she makes the mistake of pestering.
Like so many well-intentioned guardians, we are guilty of permitting our companion animals to overdo it outdoors as summer gets underway. For people who are concerned with their pets' health and happiness, this realization then begs the following questions: What are the dangers of turning pets into weekend warriors once warmer weather sets in, and how can they be avoided?
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From the perspective of those individuals who adore the furry members of their clan, it almost seems cruel not to include Fido on an annual camping trip or during an extra-long beachfront jog. But, while there's no reason that companion animals shouldn't join their guardians in a little summer revelry, be aware that lack of preparation for a sudden upswing in outdoor activity can have unpleasant consequences.
"After a long winter inside, we want to get outside and enjoy life with our furry family members," explains Sally Achey, owner of The Sensible Dog in West Rutland, VT. Achey's company provides a variety of pet products geared toward guardians interested in pursuing an active lifestyle with their canine companions. Achey adds, "Now the sun is shining, and we all head to the hiking trail, the beach, the boat, or a variety of summer dog events. [But] we need to remember to start slowly when we get back into strenuous activities."
What's the price of not heeding Achey's wisdom? Sprains, sunburns, heatstroke, and dehydration are just a few possible consequences of permitting your pet to slip into weekend-warrior syndrome. Though many guardians would not think of it in conjunction with summer heat, hypothermia is a risk, as well. Dogs that are allowed to play in cold pools, ponds, lakes, or surf for too long can experience a dangerous drop in body temperature.
Increased exposure to wildlife can also prove problematic for pets. For starters, many wild animals will attack if cornered. Others are capable of spreading parasites and diseases such as rabies to domesticated animals.
And what pet guardian could live without the warm-weather joys of some of the tiniest members of the animal kingdom? Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes have the potential to inflict painful or itchy bites, not to mention ailments like Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and West Nile virus. As Kimberly May, assistant director of communications at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in Schaumburg, IL, emphasizes, it's up to people to safeguard their pets against the dangers they are liable to encounter outdoors.
"Dogs are generally so willing to please and enjoy human company that it can put them at risk," she observes. "Despite being overheated or injured, a dog will often still happily continue to exercise until she becomes so severely overheated or injured that she physically can't go on. This could lead to potentially life-threatening problems."
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Despite these seemingly dire scenarios, pets don't have to be shooed out of the picture when it comes to summer fun. Experts such as Laurie C. Williams, director of training and behavior counseling at Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center in Fredericksburg, VA, emphasize that spending more time outdoors with companion animals is not impractical if guardians merely make sensible choices and do a little prep work. For example, Williams insists that pets are less likely to become warm-weather weekend warriors if they remain somewhat active during colder weather.
"People should provide exercise and socialization opportunities for their dogs year round," she notes. "Even if that means just taking them for rides in the car to the bank, home supply store, [or] post office. Additionally, [guardians] should look for indoor opportunities to exercise their dogs during the winter [like] a dog training facility or doggie daycare where their pet can exercise and socialize regardless of the weather."
May likewise advises people to gradually increase their pets' levels of physical activity before thrusting them into marathon workout routines or outings. She also suggests packing accordingly for outdoor adventures with companion animals. This means stocking up on water, sunscreen, and cooling coats, mats, and bandanas.
"Set a reasonable pace and distance for your activities," she recommends. "Absolutely bring plenty of water for both you and your pet during a walk, run, hike, or jog—the longer you plan to go, the more water you need. Finally, plan for stops to let your dog rest and cool off."
Outdoor Awareness
Water bottles and sunscreen are an invaluable part of any outdoor excursion with your pet, but so is research. You don't have to necessarily read up on every indigenous insect that might bother your furry buddy as you head off for a trek through the mountains. On the other hand, it's not unreasonable to consult your veterinarian on the best ways to prepare for summer outings, whether they take the form of a nightly run along the lakefront or an extended stay in a tent.
"When venturing into the great outdoors, you should become aware of the hazards that lurk where you are going," remarks Achey. "Many problems can be prevented. Maybe there are porcupines, which can be avoided by careful monitoring of your dog's whereabouts. There are [also] all the attacks from the insect world. Some problems there can be avoided by taking measures to repel insects such as ticks."
These examples are but a few methods of prevention and planning that help guard pets against becoming warm-weather weekend warriors. Many experts also recommend keeping companion animals up-to-date on routine vaccinations. Others suggest taking pet first-aid courses that teach which signs and symptoms indicate common health crises, as well as what immediate care should be administered in emergency situations.
Such measures can potentially determine the outcome in life-or-death scenarios that arise as people spend an increased amount of time in the sunshine with their four-legged family members. At the very least, they encourage guardians to be more aware of their pets' behavior, comfort, and health. Besides, speaking from personal experience, that ninety-minute trek along the prairie path is going to seem a lot less satisfying if your fifty-pound Beagle-Basset mix needs to be carried up the stairs for three days afterward.
–Katie Marsico
For More Information
The AVMA
Pup 'N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center
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Why Aren't My Lanes Switching Properly?
I am following this tutorial here.
Below are pictures of my work.
This is my tile that repeats itself to make the track endless. My problem is that whenever I switch lanes in game, it places me at the location of where the first was instead of the current track.
These are the locations of each spot on the tile where I want the character to move to. Before I noticed the problem where it would take me to the first tile, it would also move me to the left said of the track, meaning off to the left of Lane 0.
These are the variable representing the lanes in the ThirdPersonCharacter Blueprint. The Array Locations are the same as the Lane Locations I marked above.
This is the code I followed from the tutorial that switches the lanes.
Can anyone see what I did wrong? Or even an a better way to do it? All help is appreciated!
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I suspectthe Timeline doesnt Finish before you Start it again upon hitting the next Tile, and therefore the Lane Index never gets updated
answered Jun 12 '18 at 05:41 AM
zeltparker Jun 12 '18 at 06:22 AM
@mightyenigma The timeline only last .10. I could try changing it but I feel like it is long enough for it
zeltparker Jun 12 '18 at 06:30 AM
@mightyenigma I watched my event graph fire off to ensure it was doing it in time in order to fire off the SetActorLocation node.Everything worked fine it that. So I'm wondering if it's some sort of error in where it sets the actor.
zeltparker Jun 12 '18 at 06:39 AM
This is his timeline in the tutorial. It's small but when I zoom, I can see it well.
This is my timeline.
mightyenigma Jun 12 '18 at 05:47 PM
So can you confirm that Lane Index is getting set by the Finish execution pin from the Timeline? My suspicion is that Lane Index does not get set, so it is always zero.
zeltparker Jun 12 '18 at 09:55 PM
Uploading a clip of it firing and finishing on Youtube right now so I can post the link.
zeltparker Jun 12 '18 at 09:58 PM
https://youtu.be/brH3KzoTdhI I'm hoping I am showing you what you meant you wanted to see.
mightyenigma Jun 13 '18 at 05:42 PM
Yep, that proves well that it is NOT the problem I thought it was. It all looks like it should work. Maybe try ticking the Use Last Keyframe checkbox on the timeline.
zeltparker Jun 14 '18 at 06:13 AM
That doesn't change anything. I may just have to start playing with everything on it.
mightyenigma Jun 15 '18 at 06:46 PM
Sorry I couldn't figure it out!
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I am so excited to see that the results of the CANVAS program is finally released in the New England Journal of Medicine this week. Click here for the article. The results were also shared at last week's 77th Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association in San Diego, California. So what do they say? What do they mean? How do these results translate into clinical practice?
If you wonder why I am so excited about the results, let's take a step back to recap what we know so far. Sodium Glucose cotransporter inhibitor is a relatively new class of medication indicated for the management of Type 2 diabetes. Currently, there are three sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors available in Canada: canagliflozin, empagliflozin, dapagliflozin.
Prior to their introduction, many other oral hypoglycemia agents have only demonstrated the efficacy in glycemic control but have not consistently demonstrated other long term outcome benefits such as a reduction in mortality or cardiovascular benefits (except for metformin). This view was changed when the results of EMPA-REG OUTCOME was released demonstrating the cardiovascular benefits of empagliflozin in patients with Type 2 diabetes. See my other post which summarizes the key findings of this study. Given it was only one of the three sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors that has demonstrated such pronounced outcome benefits, many clinicians wonder if the results can be generalized to other agents from the same drug class.
So the time has come to look at the result of the CANVAS Program.
The CANVAS Program integrated results from two studies involving 10142 subjects with type 2 diabetes and high cardiovascular risk. They were randomly assigned to receive canagliflozin or placebo. The mean follow up period was 188.2 weeks (~ 3.6 years). The primary outcome was a composite of death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction or nonfatal stroke. Below are the highlights of the study:
Here are my humble thoughts:
- Both EMPA-REG OUTCOME and the CANVAS Program have set out to evaluate the same primary outcome (death from cardiovascular causes, non fatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke).
- EMPA-REG OUTCOME: Hazard ratio, 0.86 (95% CI, 0.74-0.99)
- The CANVAS Program: Hazard ratio, 0.86 (95% CI, 0.75-0.97)
While the calculated hazard ratio may be the same from the two studies, it is interesting to note that empagliflozin was able to demonstrate the significant benefit in much shorter duration (~ 2 years) whereas it took a much longer time for canagliflozin [6.5 years (338 weeks)]. If you look at the graphical presentation of the data, you can see that the line for empagliflozin and placebo diverges rather quickly at the onset of the study. But for the results from the CANVAS program, the diversion was much less distinct.
- In EMPA-REG OUTCOME, many clinically meaningful endpoints such as death from cardiovascular causes, death from any cause, hospitalization for heart failure were able to achieve statistical significance. However in the CANVAS program, it was disappointing to see that none of these endpoints such as death from cardiovascular causes, nonfatal stroke and nonfatal myocardial infarction achieved statistical significance. It seems to me the evidence for cardiovascular benefits from canagliflozin is not as well illustrated. In fact, I think the evidence is much weaker.
- The other concerning point from the CANVAS program is the doubling of the amputation risk in the canagliflozin group (6.3 vs 3.4 participants per 1000 patient-years; hazard ratio, 1.97; 95% CI, 1.41 to 2.75). This was already forewarned by the FDA and they intend to carry out an investigation to identify if the higher risk of amputation risk is linked to canagliflozin. It was not seen in the EMPA-REG OUTCOME study but they also did not set out to look for such event.
I think everyone is hoping the results should validate the cardiovascular benefits of sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors in Type 2 diabetes from the CANVAS program.
But is it true?
Yes, the CANVAS program was able to demonstrate cardiovascular benefits with canagliflozin but the results were not as impressive as those from the EMPA-OUTCOME. I am not convinced it is a class effect. But perhaps we need to look at how the study population differs between the two studies.
The doubling of the amputation risk is a red flag. While the risk is rare, it is alarming to know that the risk can be doubled in the canagliflozin group.
I think the results of the CANVAS Program raise more questions that need to be evaluated, than to confirm the existing benefits with sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors. With time, I hope we will come to understand better the safety and benefits of sodium glucose cotransporter inhibitors in Type 2 diabetes.
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Sandra and Mario were married in Mexico, and I was lucky enough to be the photographer for their reception. The reception was held at Ria Mar in South River. It was the day of the big snow storm and we got almost 2 feet of snow, which made for some lovely night time pictures :)
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For the past 12 years, my wife Nicole and I have served faithfully as Youth Pastors in the Metro Detroit Area, and we have been blessed to see many students and families encounter the love of God and grow in their purpose and destiny.
Over a year ago, The Lord began to stir and move our hearts in a new direction. After much prayer and fasting, we are fully persuaded that God has called us to plant a life-giving church in Rochester Hills.
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The real question is how to find the best business school for YOU. There are a couple of things you should consider.
One, think about the size of the school. If you enjoy more personal feel to the classroom then look for a small school.
Two, does the school offer the major you wish to study and if so how strong is the school in that field of study.
Three, talk with current students and faculty. They will provide you a wealth of inside information that you can't find in any book.
Four, consider the cost of the school and how much financial aid the school can provide you. Ask what kind of scholarships you might be eligible for.
Last, find out what kind of support the school provides you when looking for a job after you graduate. Are employers recruiting graduates from that school? The more information you can obtain will help you narrow down which school is best for you.
This depends on which business major you choose. If you majored in accounting you would be looking to become a CPA. All businesses need accountants or have someone with knowledge of accounting for tax purposes and to figure out if the company is profitable or not. There will always be a high demand for good accountants.
If you majored in finance there are a number of career paths to choose from. You could work for a bank as a mortgage broker or be a trader at a board of trade firm. All businesses need someone to help evaluate how much things are worth. Having a financial background makes you a hot commodity.
There are a lot of advertising firms looking for fresh ideas from new marketing and advertising majors. The career path possibilities are endless for business degrees; you just have to find something that interests you.
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Are you looking for a marketing job? Of course, if you've some kind of higher qualification in the bag already, such as a business-related degree or diploma, that's a good start. But now what? It'll help if you know what sort of personal skills prospective employers might be looking for. Then you'll know if a marketing career is even right for you. However, in measuring your suitability, or otherwise, honesty is key.
If there's one skill employers perhaps consider more important than any other then it has to be good communication skills. And it's not simply the ability to chat away to your boss, client, neighbor or whoever. It's about communicating effectively ideas, concepts, strategies and the like in a clear, concise and meaningful manner. After all, if you can't convince your colleagues your latest idea is the best thing since sliced bread, how are you going to persuade the client?
Other skills vital for a successful marketing career include the ability to organize, plan and prioritize not only campaigns, but also day-to-day time. Often it'll mean delivering campaigns and projects within an extremely tight timeframe. And that usually means pressure piled on pressure. Some people thrive within such an environment. Others simply won't. How would you do?
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You've got the skills, you're certain a professional marketing career is for you, so where do you find the jobs? Personal contacts, for starters, maybe even family, certainly friends – including those you made at university or college. Don't forget lecturers, because they may have direct contacts within the industry which they've built up over the years. Try the jobs section of national newspapers, such as the Guardian, or subscribe to specialist magazines like MarketingWeek. Then there are the hundreds of online job sites advertising thousands of marketing positions both in the UK and across the world.
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The Solomon Islands, Vanuatu and now New Zealand have been impacted by one of the most powerful storms to come across the region. Our friends in the Solomon Islands have been hit by the storm where roads were washed away , and access to the main township Auki has been cut off.
Further more - Port Vila in Vanuatu and remote islands were faced with 300km per hour winds with a Category 5 Cylcone - It was reported 6 fatalities. Vanuatu is now in a state of emergency
The same storm is now threatening the Top End of New Zealand. With expected 150km per hour winds to lash the coast of New Zealand.
This Prayer Alert has just come in from Trish Keenan who is the Genfire Contact on the ground in the North Island.
Tail end of Cyclone Pam is due to make Landfall in Gisbourne area at 12pm today . A swell of 9metres is expected. Settlements along the East Coast Highway including Tolaga Bay, Tokomaru Bay, Te Araroa residents have been asked to evacuate.
Command a Strike against Cyclone Pam that the Lightning bolts of Heavens will strike to break the power of its strength and speed. Pray for residents of Gisbourne region and for every life. Pray according Jeremiah 33:3 - Pray for the winds to calm, for the seas to calm - and for the finance to come to assist those who have lost everything.
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Brazil is increasingly attractive to investors but its tightening regulatory regime may put off foreign insurers, despite a recent opening up of the market.
Last Monday, Superintência de Seguros Privados (Susep), Brazil's insurance regulator published a resolution refining and tightening capital requirements for insurers and reinsurers.
Consequently, Moody's has branded Brazil "credit positive". A Moody's research report says Susep's effort to risk-adjust the local insurers' and reinsurers' capital will bring increased regulatory capital requirements and improved solvency.
Rodrigo Protasio, deputy CEO of JLT Re, Brazil, says Brazil is full of opportunity for insurers and reinsurers, mainly because the economy is growing.
Brazil's GDP is predicted to increase 3.7% in 2013, according to Fitch Ratings, with an inflation forecast of 6.15% for 2013 (and a target of 4.5%).
The average Brazilian spends less than $350 on insurance a year and the insurance penetration is only 3.5% or just above 50% of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries' average, according to the International Monetary Fund.
The recent regulatory initiative is one of many regulatory efforts to boost surveillance and incorporate more prudent capital requirements for insurers and reinsurers in Brazil to meet Solvency II standards.
The biggest changes were to the criteria establishing operational risk capital and market risk capital and to include underwriting risk capital for life and pension operations and capitalização (a unique product combining lottery-based drawings and personal savings features).
The Brazilian regulators also changed calculations for minimum capital requirements to be the maximum between the base capital (fixed amount of capital that considers the business segment and the region of operation) and the risk capital (variable amount of capital that considers companies risk exposures, such as credit risk).
"As a result of the stronger capital requirements, we expect companies to raise additional capital to maintain their capital cushions above the higher capital charges," says the Moody's research report.
Celso de Azevedo, Thomas Cooper solicitor advocate, says: "The bank loaning rates means there will always be an interest for foreign investors.
"The Brazilian economy has been stagnant for so many years that the government is learning how to manage growth but I'm cautiously optimistic. The Olympic growth will last about seven to eight years," he adds.
By the end of 2012 about 100 reinsurers were authorised to operate in Brazil, 12 of which were local, 30 including Lloyd's were admitted and the rest were "occasional".
However, De Azevedo says it can take up to a year to get approval to operate in Brazil, although if there are no complications it may only take six months.
Incidents such as the Jirau case may present a threat to foreign reinsurers. Local protestors destroyed Brazil's Jirau hydroelectric dam and the case was brought before a Brazilian court by the claimant and the insurers commenced arbitration proceedings in an English court, both disagreeing with each other.
Protasio agrees that this complex legal system is adversary for international insurers.
"It's a difficult ball game here. Every process is a learning curve and we are at the start of the curve but people are here for the long term. AIG, for example, has been in Brazil for years," he says.
"Previously all premiums were paid in Brazil but now people are paying them to international companies and cases are being taken to foreign courts.
"We have a very difficult legal system. There is less common law and less experience to judge a case and more weight is put on the written contract.
"It is a risk for investors and some of the international companies. Some companies pull out and decide not to stay in the country," he adds.
However, he believes the market is more than capable of accessing the necessary capital to meet new regulatory requirements.
According to a Susep study, insurers will need capital injections of BRL3bn ($1.5bn) over the next year to comply with the new solvency rules.
The regulator indicated 12 companies accounting for 7% of the licensed Brazilian insurers will need to raise capital to continue operating in the market and remain above the new minimum requirements.
Increasing capital may be challenging for companies with weaker profitability and less capacity to generate internal capital, the Moody's report says, possibly leading to greater merger and acquisition activity among weaker companies.
For example, since its initial public offering (IPO) two years ago Brasil Insurance has invested R$362m in the acquisition of 19 Brazilian insurance brokers.
However, Protasio argues most Brazilian insurers are owned by very strong financial groups. "There is capital enough. Like aeroplanes, oil and gas, people will always want insurance.
"Local reinsurers are always very well capitalised. We are seeing large foreign investments and the industry is starting to use IPOs more regularly to access capital," he says.
Susep has said because of the changes in regulation it expects to see a greater portion of Brazilian risks being reinsured by global programmes.
The combination of heightening competition and mergers allowing companies to be more cost efficient has caused rates to be generally flat.
However, Protasio remains optimistic. He says: "We have all the big boys coming to Brazil, for example XL Re, Ace, Alliance and Generali. At the moment everyone wants a piece of Brazil."
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Being able to make a living out of making people laugh and speaking your mind is a dream come true for a comedian — just ask Nick DiPaolo. For more than 20 years, he has been cracking people up in clubs and on television.
Being able to make a living out of making people laugh and speaking your mind is a dream come true for a comedian — just ask Nick DiPaolo. For more than 20 years, he has been cracking people up in clubs and on television.
His upcoming show at Poconuts will be his second time at the club in Swiftwater. With a new CD and other endeavors on the horizon, DiPaolo is making sure that everyone knows who he is.
Pocono Record: How did it all begin?
Nick DiPaolo: As a kid I always wanted to do stand-up. I would sneak downstairs when my parents were watching the "Tonight Show" when I was 12 years old. When Leno was on the "Merv Griffin Show," it just amazed me. I had the bug at an early age, but after college I tried a lot of yuppie jobs. At the urging of a friend, I went to an open mic night and did good enough that I was instantly hooked. It's just something I always wanted to do.
PR: How has comedy changed over the years?
ND: It's not that comedy has changed. I have. Twenty-two years later, it's more laid back and more focused toward people in their 20s, or the younger generation. I saw more people in their 30s and 40s in the beginning. It seems to become more of a date night now.
PR: Tell me about "Funny How," your newest CD.
ND: It came out this past December. I haven't done one in a few years, so it was time. I recorded it in Minnesota at a place called "Acme Comedy Company." It's my favorite club, and I had a good time doing it. I am working on new stuff for a DVD now. The CD is selling well. It's gratifying. It's an affirmation that you have a fan base out there.
PR: How do you keep your material fresh?
ND: You always have to move stuff out and bring in new material. Plenty of comics do the same act year after year. There is no point in doing that, though. This is one of the few jobs in the world where you can speak your mind. It's hard to throw away a bit that people love. When you write a funny joke, it's like gold.
PR: With so many great comedians out there, how do you make sure that you stand out of the crowd?
ND: That is in the eye of the beholder. Keep writing and keep it fresh. You have to have a point of view. Everyone has different taste, but it's all about telling the truth.
PR: You have been on several television shows as an actor. How do you like that?
ND: I am not really an actor. I'm a comedian first. Now don't get me wrong, if Spielberg called me and offered me a deal, I would say yes. You do that type of stuff to pay the bills. It would be fun to do a film, but I like stand-up. The goal is to get enough exposure on television to have fans come out and see your shows.
PR: Is the economy hurting the business of being funny, or are you still seeing sold-out shows?
ND: If you go to Caroline's on Wednesday night, you might say that the economy doesn't suck. Some areas of show business are recession proof. That and organized crime. Chains like the Improv and Funny Bone give out free tickets sometimes, and make their money on the booze. People are still coming out.
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Laurel Lockwood lost her son once through neglect. She's spent the rest of her life determined to make up for her mistakes, and she has succeeded in becoming a committed, protective parent-maybe even overprotective. Still, she loosens her grip just enough to let Andy attend a local church social-a decision that terrifies her when the church is consumed by fire. But Andy survives . . . and remarkably, saves other children from the flames. Laurel watches as Andy basks in the role of unlikely hero and the world finally sees her Andy, the sweet boy she knows as well as her own heart.
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I must be really bored because i was just outside for the second time today to shovel my deck and part of my back yard for my 10lb pomeranian Zeus. My neighbors must think i am quite strange when i get all bundled up in a snowstorm to do that. I know it's cuz i love him so much. He's little and has a hard time going up and down the steps when there's snow on them. My soon to be ex-husband used to think it was ridiculous when i did that and god forbid he ever did it for me. Even when i was outta commision for 2 months for foot surgery, he made my daughter go out and do it. Well that gives you a clue as to why he's almost my ex!!!!
Am I the only pet lover to do this? Let me tell you how cold it is out there right now. I'm gonna have to do it again tomorrow morning because it's still snowing. Our pets are our family as far as i'm concerned.
Girl, I love my babies! They are my kids, too. They ride with me everywhere, I hate to leave them at home alone. I only leave them if I know I'm going to get out of the car, I'm not one to leave them in a car alone.
I don't think they know they are dogs, when I let them outside to use the restroom they hurry up, do their business and scratch on the back door like "Open up". My husband says I treat them better then I treat him. That may be true! They don't talk back, they don't complain, they listen to me when I talk and they give me all kinds of love. What man does that? LOL!
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That's not crazy. I do more for my dogs than for my husband.
Oh that is so sweet! I love my dog and kitty (kitty kitty meow meow I call him) lol It is just a habbit, I even have my husband saying it too and the kids just cringe! lol
i know what you mean cindi, he'll just pee on the deck, which for the most part is ok, cuz he's little. But lord knows i don't want him doing the big business there. I suppose i wouldn't want to have my butt in snow when i was doing that either!
kck, i absolutely love what you call your kitty. I also have 2 cats named Hershey and Jake. We're one happy family, me and the zoo.
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Advantages of Residential Solar Panels
Many countries are trying to ensure that they are able to control the amount of carbon energy that is being used by their citizens and therefore they try to encourage their citizens to use more of solar energy so that carbon energy can be reduced. In this chapter, we have the opportunity to look at the different ways in which individuals are able to benefit from the residential solar panels. It is important to use the residential solar panels and this is because individuals are able to save a substantial amount of money since they will not have utility bills in terms of monthly electricity bills and also they would not have to pay any other standing charges in terms of bills. Another reason why residential solar panels have become quite popular is the fact that you only get to pay the installation amount once and you are also able to be provided with low pay back installments and you are able to start saving from day one immediately the solar panels are installed.
A residential facility with solar panels is more attractive to potential buyers and also those who may want to lease because the individual will not have to incur any extra costs in terms of electricity charges and as a result of this it also increases the value of the house. One other major advantage when it comes to using residential solar panels is the fact that they are a long term investment because once you have installed them, you will not have to keep replacing them all the time and they will be able to serve you for a long period of time.
Quite a high number of individuals prefer using the solar panels and this is because it is much better as opposed to using carbon because it is able to take care of the environment without interfering with it and therefore it leads to an increased lifespan of individuals and also animals. Residential solar panels are able to provide convenience and this is because they are used anywhere as long as sunlight can be accessed because they do not require a lot of work just the initial installation after which the individual will be free to enjoy flowing and constant electricity. In this discussion, we have been able to look at the benefits of residential solar panel and why they are becoming popular by the day and why majority of governments are encouraging their citizens to adapt solar panel instead of using carbon.
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Beautiful poetry
I awoke this morning to a beautiful gift from Kitty.
Kit's the poet I always wished I could be. Seriously, her poetry is so beautiful and vivid, it takes my breath away.
And she wrote this for me.
I have seriously talented friends.
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By chandra, February 15, 2011 @ 7:22 am
all I have to say is… DAMN you have talented friends! Beautiful!
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Beyond Dance Holiday Benefit- Saturday, December 6th
Beyond Dance Co. is holding is first Annual Holiday Benefit entitled "Dance Into the Holidays" on December 6th. This benefit is going to raise money to donate to the Salvation Army for the holidays. We will also be collecting toys and gifts for children to donate to them as well. We are looking to include 3-4 dance companies that are looking for exposure and want to support a great cause.


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The Thomas fire burns through Los Padres National Forest near Ojai, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.
(Harrisburg) -- Pennsylvania is getting new lookout towers to help fight fires in state forests.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources said Wednesday it's in the middle of a $4.6 million effort to renovate and replace 16 towers on state forest lands. Many date to the 1940s and earlier.
The new towers are considered sturdier, are safer to get up and down and have weatherproof areas at the top.
Many are getting new radio communications equipment.
The state also uses aircraft to find forest fires, but they can be costly to insure and operate.
The great majority of Pennsylvania wildfires begin in March, April and May, before the woods are fully green.
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This section will give you a brief overview of global weather trends observed in the past 24 hours. The report will be updated each day most frequently around 1800-2100h Irish time, so that if you would like to know how today's weather turned out, check in the evenings — otherwise you'll most likely see a report mainly based on yesterday's conditions.
WEATHER EXPECTED ON MONDAY 24th FEBRUARY 2014
N & C AMERICA … Very cold and dry (-5 to -10 C in populated regions, -15 to -25 C further north) in most of the eastern two-thirds of Canada and the U.S.A. except in the southeastern states which will be somewhat closer to seasonal normals of 15-18 C. Just a slight amount of sleet or snow near a weak frontal zone extending from about Missouri to North Carolina, heavier snow for Wyoming and Montana, rain in WA, OR and sw BC, snow inland … very warm and dry although rather cloudy today in the desert southwest region, 24-27C at lower elevations. Warm and dry in most of the Caribbean region and central America.
S AMERICA … Heavy tropical thunderstorms in central Brazil, Bolivia and southern inland Peru, with isolated thunderstorms in southern parts of central Argentina, but hot and dry in between, covering most of northern Argentina, Chile (cooling sea breezes), southern Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay, highs inland close to 40 C .. Temperatures trend down to the low or mid 20s in Patagonia and 13-17 C in southern Chile.
AFRICA … Generally 27-32 C and sunny across the entire Sahara region and in the countries further south to about Congo to Tanzania, where tropical thunderstorms are more widespread. Dry and hot in the Kalahari region to near 42 C, then warm and dry in most of South Africa with a weak front that could pop up one or two local storms in Natal by evening.
AUSTRALASIA … Mainly dry and near-seasonable hot summery temperatures in almost all parts of Australia, cloud and showers for New Zealand. Less tropical thunderstorm activity than is usually seen over the northern tropical regions, and no tropical storms threatening landfalls. The Indian Ocean has gone quiet after some active periods earlier, remnants of one cyclone are drifting east towards the WA coast.
ANTARCTICA … A few storms around the coastal regions, despite all-day sunlight it remains well below -30 in much of the ice cap interior.
ASIA … A little colder than most of the past month in central Asia with a weak Siberian high over the Aral Sea and northeast Caspian regions, -25 C at night to -5 C daytime on average with this. Warm and dry in southwest Asia including most of Iran and Afghanistan, even parts of southern Uzbekistan, highs in the low to mid 20s and peaking near 30 C in warmer parts of Saudi Arabia. Some morning fog on Tuesday for northern India but otherwise a dry night ahead with lows 10-13 C then highs on Tuesday into the 20s. China and Japan are under sprawling arctic high pressure with temperatures close to -5 or -10 C in many areas overnight, recovering to near -2 C daytime in central China and +3 to +9 C in Japan. Rather quiet in southeast Asia with a minor North Pacific tropical wave forming east of the Marshall Islands.
EUROPE … Some rain in the Balkans with higher elevation snows, but generally speaking a settled and mild pattern with a broad south to southwest flow ahead of the fronts impacting Britain and Ireland (see our more detailed forecasts in the FORECASTS section). Highs for many in central Europe today will be 10-13 C except in a few spots where fog fails to break up, 5-7 C there. Even up into Scandinavia it is rather mild at 4-7 C. Ireland and the UK are expecting a generally windy and showery day with strong winds by tonight.


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The summer is beginning to wane, the days are starting to get shorter, and all you want is to squeeze in a few more shorts-and-sandals moments before it officially ends.
And there's nowhere better to soak up that slowly setting sun than on a patio at your favorite local watering holes. Every city's got them, and below is a list of some of the best bar patios across the U.S.
This story was originally published by Party Earth.
There might not be a city more conducive to patio dwelling than Los Angeles. It's no myth. Los Angeles is generally sunny everyday with warm weather perfect for sipping cocktails, munching on sliders, and getting drunk with good friends. There's no better place to do this than at The Churchill, a newer spot with a street-side patio that's already super popular with twenty-somethings, the Hollywood scene, and the hip kids making a living in the area. The rustic, casual, outdoor space itself isn't too large, but it's very cozy and great for people-watching on bustling 3rd Street. Happy hours offer a pretty good deal on house wine, surprisingly upscale beers, and their regular portioned appetizers.
Formerly biker central, Zeitgeist remains an edgy alternative for those seeking good beer and a creative spirit. The graffiti splattered punk beer garden is the real draw with hipsters in hoodies, all walks of creative life, metal heads, and old school biker gangs. The patio boasts a bunch of picnic tables that are usually occupied, even on the foggiest of Nor Cal days. A classic bar menu is accompanied by everything from craft beer specials to good old-fashioned PBRs.
There is no better view for a patio bar than the splendor of Lake Michigan, and Castaways Bar and Grill provides just that, attracting the perfectly tanned and buff glitterati fresh off the volleyball sand, or a long bike ride. Some super fit bar-goers spend all day pounding beers on the sun bathed decks and rooftop patio, while others come out later for DJs, dancing, and wild nights. Day or night, this is the best patio to enjoy Chicago's short lived warm weather.
For a truly unique patio experience check out Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café. By day, this is a bustling café that also doubles as an independent bookstore with a massive collection of rare and popular tomes lining the walls. When the sun goes down, the vibe turns romantic as lights are dimmed and sumptuous meals of bayou catfish and curried goat are served to famished couples. With an extensive beer selection and live music most evenings, this is the perfect place to stop mid-shopping trip for an outdoor afternoon bite, or a great first date spot under the stars.
Old school German biergarten familiarity is what you'll get when you head over to Spriztenhaus, Brooklyn's largest beer hall. As the weather heats up, you will find large open windows and a full patio of Brooklynites and young office dwellers sipping on suds-filled steins. Friendly bearded faces are always at the ready with refills and ever-helpful suggestions for which wurst to pair with that chilled Weihenstephaner Vitus. It's a great place to sit outside, enjoy some cold brews and chow down on some warm Bavarian pretzels!


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In Search of Lost Time: Leap Day Waterfallchasing
Winter is ending. Winter is ending. It's really ending. For real, it's ending.
It's a mantra, a watchword, a hope. The memory of 11º night rides home will be stored away for sweaty August days, but right now? Winter is ending. Winter is leaving.
And spring is coming. You cannot stop the spring. That first false spring day, that break in the cold and gloom—it's not going to last, it's not here to stay, but it's a promise. A hope.
A chance.
Gotta take it.
Afternoon off on Leap Day. Like a day that doesn't exist, a random spare day, the scraps of lost time from the last four years rolled up, cobbled together, and baked until the crust is golden. Every other day was rolled out and cut out with the biscuit cutter, but this day? It's the odd malformed last one at the edge of the sheet, the one that sticks out, the one that inevitably gets taken first.
If I push it a tad and the wind goes my way, I can just make it from work out to Great Falls and back before night falls. It's been a few nasty, rainy days, but this one's that perfect break, a one-day reprieve, a hope that makes a couple hours of work zip past.
Even the stoplights on M Street are going my way as I head towards Georgetown. I hop on the CapCres, then hit the dirt at Fletcher's Boathouse. The wind's not making things too easy, sure, but it's not a hard Okie headwind either...and it'll be reeeeeaaall niiiice here in a few coming the other way.
Am I pushing things a bit hard? Yeah, a bit. Gotta make it to the Falls and back by dark. Faster I get there, more time I can spend there. Ellie's enjoying this; after all this winter commuting, the salt and the slush, it's good to have the huskypuppy back on the gravel she was meant for. Trying out this new saddle I snagged at the team gearswap. It's a bit aggressive. Ride accordingly.
I've given up dodging all the mudpuddles. Screw it, I've got an Ass Saver. I'll be fine.
Under the Beltway. Another lockhouse passed. Billy Goat trail on the left. Long views around the canal bend. The Towpath cuts through rocks. More mudholes. Hikers, dogs, cyclists. Almost there...
At the Falls. You can't ride out to Olmstead Island, but a bit of hikeabike and I can get my cheesecake bikephotos. All the rains have swollen the Falls—they're raging. The river's white underneath me, rainbows arcing through the spray. I stay longer than I planned; if I push it, I can still make it home before dark, but I want to enjoy this.
Okay, jump back on the bike. Let's get home already. I jump one of the mudpuddles at speed, hearing the gravel fly as I land. The light's turning perfect as evening falls; this'll make a great photo for...
Oh No. That wasn't gravel I heard four miles back when I jumped that puddle. That was my AssSaver. The All-City swag AssSaver Ethan handed me at DCCX. The All-City swag AssSaver Ethan handed me at DCCX that matches my bike and my All-City jersey I scored at the team gearswap. The All-City swag...okay, fine, I'll backtrack and get it, I've got a light.
Lucky for me, the people who followed behind me didn't throw away the random piece of plastic that fell off my bike. There's my ACSASEHM@DCCXTMMB&MACJISATTG, sitting on a rock next to the mud puddle I didn't quite jump.
It's official: I'm Phill the AssSaverSaver.
Back to Georgetown. I hear a hiss as I skid my tires in front of an unleashed dog; caught something in the back. You know how I patch punctures? Put a finger over the hole, move it to the bottom, wait ten seconds for the sealant to set. Jump back on, go. Fine, it's a bit low, but I'm riding. Enjoy the tailwind. Turn on my front light just as I reach the city's streetlights. Dodge rush hour traffic. Urban cyclocross through Mt. Vernon Square. Back to the office.
Yeah, I was at Great Falls, y'alls. Yeah, my cobbled together spare random afternoon was pretty awesome. Yeah, my time outside of time, this strange anomaly and quirk of the calendar, this first moment of spring in the midst of winter, this half-planned adventure of "ride faster and I can be still longer"—it somehow all came together. Now pass me the air chuck, I gotta ride home!


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Return to the Ground (Friday)
Today's devotional comes from "Falling Into Goodness," a book of Lenten reflections by Chuck DeGroat. You can purchase the entire book on Amazon in paperback or for Kindle.
Friday after Ash Wednesday
Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being. Genesis 2:7
Theologians for millennia have been fond of the language of "original sin" to describe humanity's broken condition. Fair enough. The great country parson and poet, George Herbert, once wrote, "I cried when I was born and every day shows why."[i] There is an unmistakable brokenness in the world. We see it every day in systems embroiled in racism, politics of self-interest, war, poverty, rampant consumerism, and more.
More and more, however, I find myself speaking of original creatureliness. From the dust we came. From the ground we arose. And into this dusty earth God breathed his life-giving Spirit, animating us and lifting us and ennobling us into ambassadorship as his image-bearers. But our origins are humble, nevertheless. We are humus, of the earth, the humble ones.
This original creatureliness is your birthright and greatest gift. It is not a picture of your badness, though. You see, some of us are quite obsessed with feeling bad about ourselves. We may even adopt a theology that emphasizes just how awful we are. One minister even told me, "we need to be reminded of our sinful lowliness every day." The poor man was one of the crankiest Jesus-followers I've ever met.
I don't know if you recall this, but when God looked upon everything he made he said it was all "very good." Not mediocre. Not "I could have made their ears look a bit less awkward." Not "I should have gone with three nostrils." No…very good! No qualifications. No revisions. He adored what he made.
Our human problem – called "sin" – is that we run from our original creatureliness, we flee our "very good" design. And when we run from it (by trying to become something we're not) we disrupt and even mock the divine design, with ripple effects throughout the whole world. From Cain's murder of Abel to racist systems today, sin's original bite reverberates.
So, here is today's invitation to you: embrace your creatureliness. Admit your limitations. Acknowledge the ways in which you've tried to avoid them. And hear the Spirit whisper to you:
You are enough, just as God created you, just as you are.
Loving God, how can it be that my limitations do not disappoint you? I have lived too long believing that I am not enough and seeking my enoughness elsewhere. But I ask you to enliven my imagination into the extraordinary truth that you embrace every part of me in Jesus. Will you meet me in every limitation I experience? Amen
[i] Quoted in Curtis and Eldredge, The Sacred Romance (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, 1997), p. 23.


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Learning a new language should be a fun and exciting experience. It should be based on the learners' needs and interests. Many people want to learn a new language for many different reasons and I teach based on those needs. Learning a new language opens many new opportunities in career, travel and in corporate areas. Through the advancements in technology and in globalization, it is our duty to continue to keep up with the times and learn as much as we can to succeed. There are many programs and schools that provide excellent language learning development. It is important to evaluate each school and software program according to how you learn and their approach to teaching the new language.
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Hello MelyMely and Welcome,
What do you teach and where? Can you recommend any resources for language learning online?
Thanks! Vicky
Hello All,
For those looking for online foreign language courses that carry college credit you can look at GeorgiaOnMyLine. This site catalogs 100+ language and literature AND culture courses in topics from sign language to ESL to french to Spanish. This site is run by the University System of Georgia public colleges so the online courses here are from state colleges and fairly affordable or cheap if you want and need academic degree credit.
Go Get Educated! Vicky
Hey David,
Have you heard about Duolingo
It is the newest free project by Carnegie Mellon Professor Luis von Ahn, the fellow who invented captcha. On November 30, 2011 the site opened in limited test beta.
The site offers free Spanish and German courses for English speakers and English for others. The project is funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation. You learn the language by translating from the language you are learning -- say Spanish -- back to your native language.
At the same time you are actually working to help translate the web into various languages. It is an experiment meant to see if crowd sourcing translation assignments completed by online students can be used to make the web globally readable in a cost effective manner.
Here's a good background story on this new free learn a language site .
It's a very cool experiment in free online language learning.
You can check out what the National Science Foundation has to say about this new free online learning project http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward.do?AwardNumber=1054630
Hasta la vista Vicky
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Fantastic. Great find, Vicky!
Fantastic, thanks!
Spanish in particular is something I've been trying to pick up in bits and pieces over the last year, this could be a huge help!
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There was the speech at the University of Arizona on Tuesday with the article in the UA Daily Wildcat that preceded my arrival on campus. While I was traveling back to IAH I had the 3.5 millionth visitor surf by the blog and got to see a few of my old CAL coworkers when I arrived back at the airport And on Wednesday discovered that the post I'd written for EBONY.com has been posted to wonderful reviews and a lot of positive messages to me about it still coming in.
Now if that Powerball ticket I bought yesterday hits, it's going to be a REALLY good week.
Now that I'm coming in for a landing from being on Clouds 9,10 11 and 12 about achieving a major writing goal, time to get back to my usual Friday business of lambasting the fool, fools or group of fools in our midst.
It's time for our weekly Shut Up Fool Awards.
There were a bumper crop of them for me to choose from such as Rick Santorum, Mitt Romney, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Rep Eric Cantor (R-VA), Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Group awards for the 48 senators that voted for the Blunt Amendment (45 Republicans, 3 Democrats), the 4 Republican female senators who voted for that amendment, The Academy for nominating The Help for Best Picture, Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), one for the late Andrew Breitbart and Fox Noise.
Honorable mention goes to 2009 SUF Lifetime Achievement Award winner Rush Limbaugh who is obviously on the OxyContinin again. He opened his mouth and viciously slandered Georgetown student Sandra Fluke (I'll spare y'all the video)
But this week's winner is US District Judge for Montana Richard Cebull. The George W Bush appointee (it figures) sent a racist e-mail about the POTUS from his courtroom chambers on his official courthouse account.
As for what Judge Cebull had to say about it? The usual conservafool defense when they get caught doing racist bull feces.
"The only reason I can explain it to you is I am not a fan of our president, but this goes beyond not being a fan," Cebull said. "I didn't send it as racist, although that's what it is. I sent it out because it's anti-Obama."
Cebull said he does not consider himself prejudiced against people of other races or ethnic backgrounds, and that his actions in his courtroom have demonstrated that.
You're not racist? Yeah, right. Your action in sending that e-mail demonstrated it. You're only sorry as usual like other conservafools disrespecting President Obama that you got caught. .
It's these constant bigot eruptions you vanillacentric conservapeeps have on an almost daily basis that keep us people of color voting Democratic and ensure that the vast majority of us never fall for the conservastupidity.
But back to chewing on Judge Cebull. You need to be impeached for that crap since you just signaled to the country and the world with your nekulturny behavior that a person of color will not get a fair shake in your Ninth Circuit courtroom.
Judge Richard Cebull, shut up fool!


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New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo said in a news release announcing the plea that Broidy's gifts "for the benefit" of officials in former Comptroller Alan Hevesi's office were part of a pay-to-play scheme in the New York State Common Retirement Fund to steer business to Broidy's Markstone Capital Partners, L.P. According to Cuomo, the pension fund also paid over $18 million in management fees to Markstone
Cuomo said Broidy pleaded guilty to a felony charge of rewarding official misconduct, will cooperate in the Attorney General's ongoing investigation, and will forfeit $18 million in connection with his plea. Broidy resigned from his management role in Markstone on Tuesday. He was also a trustee of the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension fund from 2002 until he resigned in May 2009.
"Broidy paid nearly a million dollars in bribes to get a quarter billion dollar investment. For Broidy, this was a small price to pay. For New York taxpayers, the harm is incalculable," said Cuomo, in the news release. "Corruption corrodes the integrity of the pension system and the public's trust in government. That is too high a price to bear."
Cuomo's office has alleged that numerous officials working for Hevesi used the pension fund "as a piggy bank for the Comptroller's chief political aide and a favor bank for political allies and other friends."
According to the news release, Broidy acknowledged as part of the plea that he:
- contributed $300,000 to "Chooch," a movie produced by brothers of David Loglisci, the chief investment officer under Hevesi;
- entered into a sham consulting agreement with a family member of an unidentified senior comptroller's office official, paying more than $380,000 to the consultant over a period of more than two years;
- paid over $90,000 to the girlfriend of a high-ranking official from April 2004 through October 2005; and
- traveled to Israel with a "very high-ranking" Comptroller's Office official on at least five occasions and on one occasion to Italy. Relatives of the Comptroller's official were present on some of the trips. To conceal these payments, Broidy financed these expenses through charities and caused false invoices to be submitted to the Comptroller's Office.
Broidy recently won additional time in a companion federal probe of his activities to produce documents to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (see Investment Manager Gets More Time in Pension Probe).


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Sunday Night Bible Classes
Our Sunday night children's class meets every Sunday night at 6:00 pm in conjunction with the adult class meeting. Each class includes Bible lesson time, craft/activity, songs and a snack.
All of our student ministries are led by individuals who have undergone local and federal background checks and have been approved by our church leadership.
Are you running from God?
"Jonah tried. His story is a short, bizarre and powerful tale rich in Biblical theology showing us that we can never outrun God's grace. That is good news!"
Join us as we learn from renowned Christian teacher, Paul David Tripp as he reveals timeless truths and practical applications from the Book of Jonah.
In each of the 8 weekly sessions there will be video teaching by Paul Tripp, group discussion and prayer. Each participant will have the opportunity to follow along in their own copy of a study guide ($9/each).
"Jonah: You Can't Outrun Grace will not only inform your mind, but change your heart and transform the way you live."


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The Manhattan Waterfront Greenway is an important open space resource for the city, providing access to the shoreline for a variety of activities, integrating larger parks within a connected network, and providing a bicycle transportation facility for recreation and commuting.
PortNYC plays a crucial role in supporting and developing economic activity at the Port of New York and New Jersey and other maritime interests of the City.
Findings of the 2017 transportation study conducted in Brooklyn's Sunset Park Neighborhood
Over 500 of you told us how we can make Brooklyn-Queens Connector even better - and we're putting your thoughts into action. This is what you said.
The City is developing a community-driven, multi-modal Transportation Improvement Strategy for the North Shore of Staten Island. The strategy will provide short-term, mid-term, and long-term recommendations to address existing issues and projected future development on the North Shore.
This month's Economic Snapshot looks at commuting trends in New York City. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, around half of NYC residents commute to a job outside their borough of residence.
A blueprint outlining potential expansion of ferry service in New York City that draws on new census data and ridership data from historic and recently implemented ferry services in the city.
A report to inform local stakeholders of best practices and lessons learned from implementing new ferry services within the five boroughs.
The importance of health in New York City's economy as well as our regular summary of the City's economy.


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The Statement Shoe You Need
Ugh, the worst. I hate that feeling of waking up Monday morning and not wanting to anything but hit the snooze button. We haven't lived in our apartment for a week yet, but I still feel this urge to get into a routine. I will say though, I will miss Norfolk a bit. It is filled with good eats and really fun places to take blog photos. I mean, how cool is this wall in the photos from this look? The coolest.
Anyways, let's talk about this outfit. Sometimes simple is better. When you style a handful of simple pieces, it allows you add a funky item to your look. For me, I decided this outfit needed some serious sparkle so I opted for my favorite glitter loafers by Sole Society. I got them for Christmas last year but now they have a few additional colors that are to die for! They add a little (a lot) of sparkle to any look and can be paired with just about anything. And I don't need to express how much I love this clutch since I use it with just about every single outfit. It's my go-to. It's that simple. However, I do want to share more details on this necklace. I love it and more so because it is versatile. It can be worn solo or layered with longer or short necklaces. The sky is the limit with layering this cutie. Want to get your own? Check it out here!
Hope you have a great Monday!
Top: LOFT | Cardigan: LOFT | Jeans: Articles of Society | Shoes: Sole Society | Necklace: c/o Starletta Designs | Hat: Nordstrom


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Join Penny for another chance to create with paint, wood and vinyl letters. In this workshop you will create a wood block sign with your family's name and the month/date/year your family was established.
Perfect for decorating any room of your house, or as a gift for upcoming weddings or any occasion. Note: pre-registration of your name and the established month/date/year is required to ensure the correct supplies are on hand.
Space is limited, sign up using the form below.
Tuesday, August 15 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | $25
Location: Soulistic Sisters Studio, 3303 Remembrance Road NW, Suite 3, GR, MI 49534
The Studio is available for private parties. We are a small venue and can easily modify or customize the specifics of your event, even the craft selected. Minimum of 5 people needed. Email firstname.lastname@example.com for details.