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Quaid plays a climatologist who treks from Washington, D.C. to
flash-frozen New York during a global superstorm to find his teenage son (Jake
Gyllenhaal) who has taken shelter in Manhattan's Public Library with a
classmate (Emmy Rossum) after a tsunami floods the city.
Director/co-writer Roland Emmerich ("Independence Day") tackles the
mayhem of this overwhelming environmental debacle with the gusto of a true
catastrophist. Suggested in part by the Art Bell/Whitley Strieber apocalyptic
"The Coming Global Superstorm," the swift climate-change concept seems
exaggerated, but who knows? The impressive CGI devastation includes a Russian
freighter floating up Fifth Avenue during a giant tidal surge, the Statue of
Liberty covered in an icy crust and the "Hollywood" sign crumpling in a Los
Angeles tornado, albeit reminiscent of "Twister," "The Core," "Deep Impact,"
"Armageddon," "Vertical Limit," etc..
Despite several meandering subplots, there's little character development
and the dialogue is laughably lame, although an ironic note surfaces as
Americans are forced to flee south, seeking sanctuary in Mexico. The
politically-savvy may also pick up Bush/Cheney jibes for their veto of the
Kyoto Protocol, a global treaty to reduce the threat of global warming. On the
Granger Movie Gauge of 1 to 10, "The Day After Tomorrow" is a harrowing, scary
7, delivering an unmistakably cautionary message. If you're into visual
effects, this is a spectacular, eye-popping disaster blast!
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Dolores, Karen Wheelock, SheShe, The Wells Division, Oh My Love, The Civil Engineers, The Wild Things, Skizzwhores
The Red Zone 1212 Regent St., Madison, Wisconsin 53715
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See the finalists from the Breakthrough Artist Competition battle it out to be this year's MAMAs BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST! The Madison Area Music Association's Breakthrough Artist Competition was created to help new artists (solo performers and bands, in all genres of music) answer the question - "What do we next?". Its purpose is to guide these artists as they create successful, independent, small businesses and grow them into larger businesses. A panel of independent judges from various areas of the music industry will evaluate the artists on a predetermined set of criteria. There will be TONS of awesome prizes for the top bands in the competition. The event will be emceed by Ty Christian (Fang VonWrathenstein) from Lords of the Trident Madison Magazine's "Favorite Tweeter", Teri Barr - Multimedia Journalist, will be live tweeting the event and will be taking over the MAMAs Facebook & Instagram for the night! Doors open at 7pm Show starts at 8pm 18+
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Karen Wheelock (https://www.facebook.com/karenwheelockmusic)
SheShe (https://www.facebook.com/shesheuniverse)
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The Wild Things (https://www.facebook.com/Thewildthingsmadison)
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Dogs of War (Alternate) (https://www.facebook.com/dogsofwarmusic)
Trap Saturn (Alternate) (https://www.facebook.com/TrapSaturn)
OPENING BAND: Ash Aria (https://www.facebook.com/ashariaofficial)
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Today while walking the dogs, I was thinking about parallels between business and sport. No, not the aspect that first might leap to mind, about winners and losers. And you know, I don't think either business or sport is primarily about those two categories in the first place.
Imagine that an industry or even a profession is like a sport. Healthcare, tech, banking, investments, law, medicine, academics, manufacturing, are in a sense analogous to big overall team sports like football, baseball, basketball, and soccer. Individual companies, firms, or practices in those industries or professions are akin to teams, and they have within them more teams. An industry, or profession, like a sport, provides us human beings with a framework where we can develop our talents, grow, and make a difference in the world.
Hang with me for a minute. Let's think of business and sport as frameworks, or matrices, within which human talent can be developed, molded, and unleashed to pursue excellence, and perhaps greatness. As such, they are spiritual endeavors. Leaders are needed in all such frameworks. So are strategies and tactics and education or training. And I think talent then has to be developed in three ways:
1. Through the development of skill.
2. Through the development of character.
3. Through the development of intellect.
Excellence depends on all three. The skill component is the most obvious. Football players need to learn to tackle, and block, and handle a ball. Basketball players need to develop skills of moving, defending, passing, rebounding, and shooting. But character is just as important. Excellence in any competitive sport or industry requires courage, grit, tenacity, determination, persistence and honesty. At its highest and broadest levels, it requires empathy, kindness, and fairness to others. And then there is the mind. Great performers hone their minds, cultivate their intellectual understanding, and then know how to use the deeper realms of the mind, such as the unconscious, or the imagination, to go where no one has gone before and do what no one has done before.
Ethics in business, a profession, or a sport, is about being true to those three forms of development, while being true to yourself and others. Nothing less is ever genuinely great. So ethics is never just icing on the cake. It's a crucial aspect of the entire baking endeavor, and the cake itself. Of course, the Greek word from which ethics derives, ethos, meant character. The character of a team, business, or professional endeavor depends on the development of individual skill, character, and intellect on the part of all the players involved. Their proper personal growth makes possible great teamwork, which then makes possible further growth, in what philosophers call a virtuous circle of flourishing. This is the power of ethics in everything.


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Car Keys and Testosterone
Michelle Watson
Think back to when you got your driver's permit somewhere around the age of fifteen.
Do you recall times when you stepped on the brake a little too hard or when you drove a little too fast and threw caution to the wind? Or what about that time you accepted the challenge to see who could hit 100 mph the fastest?
Whether you knew it or not, there was a lot going on hormonally that impacted your driving. Your testosterone levels were at an all-time high, and your voice (and your entire life actually) was trying to find which octave to settle down in.
Attention, memory, spatial ability, and aggression are all affected by testosterone levels. Your body was adjusting and learning how to stay in balance at the exact same time that you were being trusted to navigate a moving vehicle. Kind of scary when you think back on it now, huh?
Yet it was all part of the learning curve.
You learned by practice and experience, by doing things too much or not enough.
It's the same with your daughter when it comes to finding and using her voice. As she hits puberty (and for many girls puberty is starting earlier so this may apply to your daughter even before the age of twelve), she will use her voice too much at times and not enough at others. She will inadvertently run into walls sometimes, and even crash and burn.
But just like when you were a new driver and needed support as you navigated life behind the wheel, your daughter needs your support as she develops into a young woman who is learning as she goes.
Let grace be your guide.
She desperately needs your kind encouragement instead of high expectations, your rules backed by a supportive and respectful relationship, with no criticism or harsh critique so she can find her way on her path to growing up.
If you truly want to assist your daughter in this voice-finding venture, here's something to keep in the forefront of your mind:
You can't tell her that you want her to use her voice out in the world if you aren't willing to let her practice finding it, using it, and honing it at home.
I realize that it's hard work to listen when you have no margin after a long day.
It's hard work to stay calm when she's wordy or mouthy.
It's hard work to track with her when her emotional intensity is as unpredictable as the weather.
But if you want to raise a daughter who is strong, vibrant, healthy, and confident, then you must gently and respectfully respond and interact as she is learning to use that amazing voice of hers.
Yes, this will take a boatload of strength on your part, especially when you want her to stop wrestling through the tough issues of life, from rules or guidelines to spiritual questions to boundaries.
Just keep reminding yourself that if you want her to be strong and bold, you as her dad are setting the foundation for her to be a critical thinker by going through these ups and downs with her.
As your daughter matures, she will be all over the map in knowing how to properly use her voice.
But like anything in life, the only way to gain expertise is with practice.
Let her practice with you.
(Today's blog is an excerpt from page 92 in my book Dad, Here's What I Really Need from You: A Guide for Connecting with Your Daughter's Heart).
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Three Motets, Charles Villiers Stanford
Seven Songs of Experience, Gerard Victory
The Tower and the Garden, Gregory Spears (New York premiere)
In a nationwide collaboration with The Crossing, Volti, and Notre Dame Vocale, Cantori New York gives the New York premiere of a joint commission from Gregory Spears. Exploring the search for truth amidst the uncertainty of the modern world, Spears's three-movement work sets poems by Denise Levertov, Thomas Merton, and Keith Garebian. Garebian does homage to gay rights activist and filmmaker Derek Jarman, whose cottage (and garden) hung precariously between a nuclear power plant and the sea. With string quartet. Opulent choral settings by Irish composers Stanford and Victory open the program.
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 12, 2019, 3:00 p.m.
Church of St. Luke in the Fields
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I had no problems signing up for the discussion board, but I'm not seeing any way to register as an IxDA member. There's the option to sign-in on the main site, but I'm not seeing any way to create a new account. Am I missing something?
How do I become a member?
Hi Andrew,
We used to have a registration link on the IxDA website, but that's outdated and no longer active.
It was really just a means to get an account to post on the legacy IxDA mailing list, but that's been phased out and replaced with Discus, which is this discussions platform.
That's a long winded way of saying that you don't have to register anywhere to become a member of the IxDA. You can claim yourself to be a member just by participating in anything the IxDA does — whether it is being active on this discussion board, attending our local events and conferences, or participating in our many initiatives.
The philosophy of this is based around self-organisation and participation, which is largely how much of the IxDA operates across the entire organisation and community. There are no member fees, or certifications, or badges… just passionate people coming together around a common domain.
Does that make sense?


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[...]: >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm sorry, I think that was phrased somewhat abrasively, which I did not >>>>>> intend. Let me try this part again. If we by break up the expression in >>>>>> order of evaluation: >>>>>> >>>>>> From: >>>>>> return ((const struct exec_node **)n)[0] >>>>>> >>>>>> In order of evaluation: >>>>>> >>>>>> n >>>>>> - which accesses the stored value of n, i.e. a value of type 'struct exec >>>>>> node *', via n, which is obviously of that type. >>>>>> >>>>>> (const struct exec_node **)n >>>>>> - which casts that value, after it has been retrieved, to another type. >>>>>> If >>>>>> this were an aliasing violation, then casting any pointer variable to >>>>>> another type would be an aliasing violation; this is clearly not the >>>>>> case. >>>>>> >>>>>> ((const struct exec_node **)n)[0] >>>>>> - which de-references the result of the above cast, thereby accessing a >>>>>> stored value of type 'exec node *' using a glvalue of type 'exec node *'. >>>>>> >>>>>> I think breaking this up is a mistake, because the strict-aliasing >>>>>> rules is explicitly about the *combination* of these two things. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> It is not a mistake, and the strict aliasing rules are not about the >>>>>> combination of these two things. >>>>> >>>>> It is. In fact, it's not even possible to violate strict-aliasing >>>>> without doing at least two operations. You cannot validate operations >>>>> in a vacuum, because that's not how strict-aliasing is defined. >>>> >>>> >>>> Any pointer dereference can violate strict aliasing - that's one operation. >>>> If you mean that it's first necessary to construct a pointer value in such a >>>> way that de-referencing it will be an aliasing violation, then yes, I agree >>>> with this statement. >>>> >>> >>> Yes, I mean exactly the latter. You cannot look at one operation in >>> isolation, you need to look at the whole program. >>> >>>>> >>>>>> As I have pointed out, with your reading, >>>>>> pretty much any pointer cast constitutes an aliasing violation. >>>>>> >>>>> No, only those violating the strict aliasing rules I posted before. >>>> >>>> >>>> ... which would only allow changing const/volatile qualifiers, not the >>>> pointed-to type. >>>> >>> >>> You can change the pointed to type in terms of signedness, you can >>> cast it to a compatible type, you can cast a void-pointer or >>> char-pointer to any type. But you need to make sure you don't violate >>> the strict-aliasing rules in some other way while doing the latter. >>> >>> Aliasing *is* hard. But let's not go shopping for that reason. >>> >>>> Your reading also disallows casting an 'int' variable to type 'long', >>>> because that isn't on the list. >>>> >>>>> >>>>>> The strict aliasing rules specify what kind of reference you can use to >>>>>> access an object of a particular type. They say nothing about how that >>>>>> reference is obtained. >>>>> >>>>> Which means that it applies regardless of how you obtain it. >>>> >>>> >>>> Yes. >>>> >>>>> "If a program attempts to access the stored value of an object through >>>>> a glvalue of other than one of the following types the behavior is >>>>> undefined" >>>>> >>>>> It says "if a *program* attempts", not "if a *statement* attempts" or >>>>> "if an *opreation* attempts". This is a whole-program deal, not >>>>> limited to one operation in isolation. >>>> >>>> >>>> The key part of the wording is "through a glvalue": >>>> >>>> "If a program attempts to access the stored value of an object *through >>>> a glvalue* of other than one of the following types ..." >>> >>> This is exactly what makes this invalid AFAICT, see below. >>> >>>> Going back to the original example: >>>> >>>> return ((const struct exec_node **)n)[0] >>>> >>>> The glvalue used to access the object in n is n itself. (I do not think that >>>> '(const struct exec_node **)n' is even a glvalue). >>> >>> Bur 'n' *is* an lvalue, which also makes it an glvalue (for reference, >>> a glvalue is a "generalized lvalue", which means that it's either an >>> lvalue or an xvalue). You can write stuff like: >>> >> >> "n" is indeed an lvalue (which in no way aliases the storage of any >> exec_node or exec_list object) > > '(const struct exec_node **)n' is an lvalue who alias the storage to n. > >> , the result of the cast expression is >> not, > > The result of the cast is also an lvalue. You can assign to a casted pointer. > No, you can't, you can only assign to the result of dereferencing the result of a casted pointer. See the footnote in section 6.5.4 of the C99 spec: | 89) A cast does not yield an lvalue. Thus, a cast to a qualified type | has the same effect as a cast to the unqualified version of the type. >> and the result of the subscript expression is again an lvalue but >> of a type (exec_node *) which may legitimately alias an exec_node or >> exec_list object (because of the text from C99 6.5/7 I quoted earlier), > > Again, as I just said in response to the other mail. I don't see how > that section is relevant in this case. 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- May 8, 2017
- Latest Enhanced Odds Offers
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid: Choice of Price Boosts from Winner Sports
Atleti have a mountain to climb if they are to make it through to their third Champions League final in four years after falling to a 3-0 defeat in the first leg of this semi final. Real took that three goal advantage and there won't be too much interest in the To Qualify market with Carlo Ancelotti's men at a very short best of 1/41 with 888Sport to make it through to next month's final.
There is, however, a choice of Enhanced Odds deals from Winner Sports for Wednesday's match which could give you much more value if you are looking at taking a punt on this game.
All are welcome
Price boosts from Winner Sports are available for all account holders and there are no free bets to worry about here. Any returns come straight back into your account and there is no maximum stake beyond the bookie's usual rules.
For this match, there are four enhanced multis and they all feature at least one player to score in order for them to land.
Firstly, Winner are offering a boosted price of 3.75 on Real Madrid to win and Cristiano Ronaldo to score. This was an offer that was listed for the first leg and it came in too as CR7 banged in a hat trick to deny Atleti.
Now it's across to Atletico Madrid where Winner Sports have quoted enhanced odds of 4.50 on Atletico to win and Antoine Griezmann to score. The Frenchman was quiet in the first leg but with home advantage he has a better chance to find the net; currently, Griezmann is as short as Even Money in the standard markets with Paddy Power for an anytime goal.
Moving on, you can get both Ronaldo and Griezmann to score on the night and this is quoted by Winner Sports at 5.00. Once again, these are the men most likely to find the net and it's worth remembering that the bookies really fancy both teams to score with the best odds in that market coming in at a short 1.65 with 10Bet and 188Bet.
Unusual Suspect
The final Winner Sports price boost is a less obvious one with Atletico to win and Yannick Carrasco to score listed at 7.00. Belgian international Carrasco is not a prolific scorer – he is a winger with a respectable tally of 19 goals in 88 matches across two seasons at Atleti and is 31/10 with 888Sport for an anytime goal so, if you were looking at this player and an Atletico victory then 7.00 is a decent price, compared to the open market.
Remember, all of those price boosts are for the game in 90 minutes and will not apply to any goals scored in extra time or in a penalty shoot out.
There's a good choice there no matter which side you are favouring so, enjoy Wednesday night's game and hopefully it will turn into a profitable one.


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Confessions of a Fashion Industry Recruiter
Use A Google Mind
We all reach that point after completing our resume where we spend hours cross-checking the thesaurus for an even better word to describe "integrated" or "amalgamated". While legibility and creativity are important, keyword content is crucial!
Before you drive yourself crazy with aesthetics, consider how you would rate on the Google scale if your resume were posted online. Think of it this way. Resume writing is all a numbers game. On a potential employers search result, every keyword in your resume is a point towards hitting page one!
Most hiring managers and recruiters use a similar process to that of Google to weed out unqualified candidates while finding the best talent. Using a Google mind is imperative for a successful job search. Even Monster.com and CareerBuilder.com use applicant management software or online database services to locate the best talent for a given position.
If you were off on cloud nine during the past minute, here is what you should take from this article: If your resume doesn't match the keywords companies use to find their ideal candidates, you may be lost in space.
"In today's economy, most industries have a bottleneck of new applicants over a limited number of choice positions. Keywords are more vital than ever for resumes, cover letters and your own searches for job openings," says Kathleen O'Grady, Director of Recruiting at 24 Seven and choosing the right words more than a few lucky guesses. It requires some homework to make sure the words you use lead you to your ideal job - or at least to the interview table."
How you use a Google mind
Look closely at the way your potential employers describe their ideal candidate. You will notice that most job posting are filled with industry- and position-specific keywords. To easily sort through these postings, browse through and take cues from postings that sound like they were written just for you. Use those postings as examples for keywords to be used in your resume.
Basic guidelines provided by 24 Seven Talent for rating your keywords
- Keywords that most commonly describe the position title and industry segment you're applying for. (ie. Senior Designer, Marketing Director, Entertainment)
- Experience listed as "preferred" or "required" skills in job descriptions, usually found in the first two sentences (ie. Excellent oral and written communication skills, working knowledge of Action Script 3, Illustrator and Photoshop, etc.)
- Names of companies or top brands you've worked for.
- Keywords related to industry trends or business strategy (ie. Recruiting, store launch strategy, customerretention, cost reduction, etc.).
- Active leadership words (ie. Managed, designed, created, upgraded, oversaw, etc.)
- Technology, e-commerce, software and hardware. (ie. Illustrator, Photoshop, Tech Paks, Powerpoint, etc.)
- Personal and Company values (ie. Progressive, forward-thinking, design style descriptors, etc.)
- Top educational requirements
By using your Google mind, the frequency and relevance of keywords will move your resume to the top of the search results and help you land a position at the interview table!


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Hello fellow Early Career Researchers,
This blog was started specifically for AHA Early Career Researchers to discuss the key issues facing us all today. If you would like to join in the discussion further and share your experiences and/or seek advice, you can follow us on Twitter @AHA_ECRs or follow our AHA ECR Facebook Group. If you would like to learn more about the Australian Historical Association and become a member you can visit https://www.theaha.org.au/.
Current representative, 2018–2020: André Brett
André received his PhD from the University of Melbourne and is currently based at the University of Wollongong as a Vice-Chancellor's Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History. He is located within that university's School of Humanities and Social Inquiry, and is a member of its Centre for Colonial and Settler Studies. His research encompasses Australian and New Zealand colonial history across political, economic, environmental, and transport themes. He has also published on higher education history and policy.
André was elected to the Australian Historical Association executive committee in July 2018 for a two-year term as the Early Career Researcher representative. Before he became the ECR representative, he contributed a Q&A to this blog in 2017.
Past Early Career Researcher representatives
2016–2018: Carolyn Holbrook and Margaret (Meggie) Hutchison
2014–2016: Catherine Bishop and Ruth A. Morgan


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This is a picture of the first grade team.
Mrs. Hoffman:
Ms. Hoffman is pleased to be a part of the Mays Chapel Elementary School First Grade team! She has a passion for teaching and learning. As a child, she had always wanted to become a teacher, and would often play school with her younger brother and neighbors. She has been teaching first grade students since 2007. Ms. Hoffman holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, and a Master's Degree in Reading Education from Towson University. Prior to teaching at Mays Chapel, she worked at Norwood Elementary School in Baltimore County, solely teaching first grade. Ms. Hoffman enjoys reading, traveling, kayaking and spending time with family and friends. She is delighted to begin a new school year at Mays Chapel Elementary!
Ms. Montgomery:
Ms. Montgomery was raised in Baltimore County has great BCPS pride. After receiving degrees in elementary and special education from Radford University her BCPS teaching career started in the fall of 1990. In the spring of 2008 she received her National Board Teaching Certificate. Ms. Montgomery is the proud parent of 2 children; Michael and Rebecca. Her interests include the great outdoors; trail running, backpacking, and riding horses. She also loves to cook and read, but most of all she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Ms. Montgomery is looking forward to learning about the interests of her students and celebrating the things that makes each of them special.
Ms. Quimby:
Ms. Quimby loves teaching first grade and is excited to be on this educational journey with her students! Teaching has always been her passion and her goal is to make her classroom an exciting and inviting place for all of her students. Ms. Quimby graduated from Towson University with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education in 2013. She began her career as a Special Education Inclusion Teacher in Baltimore County where she fulfilled that role for two years. In 2015, Ms. Quimby joined the first grade team at Mays. She graduated with a Master's Degree in Leadership in Special Education – Exceptionalities from Notre Dame of Maryland University in 2018. Ms. Quimby loves to spend time with her friends and family, be active, craft, and craft!
"Sure there's bad stuff in the world, but there's also YOU. You can be anything that you want today; so be bold, be kind, be awesome. Repeat. It's like shampoo, but with your life!" ~Kid President
Mrs. Kline:
Mrs. Kline has been teaching kindergarten for BCPS since 2007. She previously taught in Catonsville, and then moved to Mays Chapel ES its opening year in 2014. She graduated with her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2006 from Saginaw Valley State University in Saginaw, Michigan. She is currently working on attaining her master's with an emphasis in reading. Mrs. Kline has two daughters at home and enjoys reading, cooking, yoga and gardening.
Ms. Tart:
Mrs. Tart is a new addition to the Mays Chapel family and is
thrilled to begin this journey with your students! Mrs. Tart began her teaching
career in 2012 at Battle Grove Elementary, teaching both fourth and second
grade students. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from
Towson University in 2012 and her Master's Degree in Leadership as a Reading
Specialist from Notre Dame of MD University in 2017. Mrs. Tart enjoys
exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family, friends, and
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(Central Coast, CA) - Our sister United Blood Services blood center in Las Vegas has provided almost 200 units of blood and blood products so far to area hospitals treating victims of the concert shooting last night.
While O-positive, O-negative and platelet donations are most needed after a tradegy, Bonfils urges existing and first-time donors of all blood types to donate.
While we are in awe of the incredible outpouring of support from the hundreds of local residents and from those across the country, it's important to note that in any situation where blood transfusions are needed, it's the blood already on the shelf that saves lives. Corley said regional donations will be needed in the coming days to replenish the blood supply. We strongly encourage donors to schedule a donation appointment by calling 877-UBS-HERO (877-827-4376) or by visiting bloodhero.com. Monday, they are dealing with heavy traffic from people looking to make a difference. "Blood Assurance stands ready to send aid to our Las Vegas partners if they need our help".
"I saw the plea for blood donors in Vegas and wanted to do something to help", said Deanna Barela.
While Ayer said the blood bank is good right now he stressed the importance for people to donate on a regular basis to keep supplies full.
Donors that came in after learning about the shooting understood their blood may not leave the state but they're still motivated to help out those in need.
Most people older than age 16 and weighing more than 110 pounds are eligible to donate.
Facebook admits it promoted fake Vegas massacre stories
Twitter Inc. also is facing heat over the prevalence of anonymous, automated accounts - or bots - on its platform. Facebook has set up a crisis response page so people who are in Las Vegas can let people know they are safe.
West Tennessee man killed in Las Vegas shooting
Sandy Casey, a middle school special education teacher living in Redondo Beach, California, was also among those killed. Friends, family members, and former teachers spoke out about what a positive, kind person Melton was his whole life.
Ex-Armyman told to prove Indian citizenship
After serving the Army for 30 years, a former Army man in Assam is accused of being a foreigner from Bangladesh. The notice asked him to present his case before September 11 but the notice landed at his address late.
Rahul Gandhi can't see Gujarat's development through Italian glasses: Amit Shah
"We demand answer for three generations of Gandhi family to people of Gujarat; to Sardar Patel; to Morarji Desai", Shah said. Amit Shah rubbished allegations made by Rahul Gandhi and said that the Gujarat Model has been a tremendous success.
'We're not Nazis, you've shown that by electing me' - new Ukip leader
A banner was superimposed with an image of Mr Farage posing as Adolf Hitler with the European Union logo in the background. A former soldier and police officer, Bolton won a tight seven-way race, taking 29.9% (3,874) of the overall votes.
Shocking map shows Maria winds lashing North Carolina
Maria was expected to move out into the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday night and Thursday, dissipating as it reached the open ocean. Maria was a Category 1 hurricane as it moved northward in the Atlantic, but it weakened to a tropical storm on Tuesday .
Seahawks Use 2nd-Half Surge To Rout Colts 46-18
Penalties, a drop and a turnover all contributed to a scene the Colts have seen too many times already this year. Besides the usual suspects, the Fantasy scoring just might not be there for fringe players in this one.
Trump tells Puerto Rico
After more than a week of desperation, many were still unable to access essentials including food and water. FEMA director Brock Long admonished her for not being in closer contact with relief coordinators.
Will Cooper Kupp bounce back for Rams in Week 4 against Cowboys?
It's about time for Ezekiel Elliott to look more like last season's version and prove to be more than Los Angeles can handle. That happened to the Rams against running backs who did not finish top 10 in rushing previous year .
Wallabies send home trio to prepare for end of season tour
He continued: 'I've seen the footage, they've been going pretty good and I know how that New Zealand game can go against you. Rugby is a amusing game, now five games into a six-game tournament, we still don't know if the Springboks are good or bad.
San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz continues to advocate for Puerto Rico
CORRECTION: This story has been revised throughout to correctly attribute all quotes to the interview subjects who said them. Duke was speaking to reporters on the tarmac in San Juan before boarding a helicopter for an aerial look at the devastation.
Remmers not listed on injury report for Vikings
In the season opener against the Vikings Peterson was visibly upset with head coach Sean Payton after receiving limited carries. Even during his Pro Bowl year (2015), he ranked 33rd among 47 qualified players in yards per carry (4.0).
Iraq suspends global flights to Kurdistan after independence vote
At the same time, he rejected any challenge to Iraq's sovereignty and territorial integrity. Iran is one of the main exporters of fuel products to Kurdistan, IRIB said.
Bondi: OJ Simpson not welcome in Florida
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A busy, fun filled morning for our youth today! In Sunday school the theme was snakes! They looked at the story of the Israelites in the wilderness who offended God and were struck with a plague of vipers. They talked about how God provided a way of escape with the serpent on the pole that they had to look at. Children then made their own bright and colourful serpents on poles and decorated them. They had jelly snacks and played 'duck, duck, snake' in keeping with their theme. They had a great time!
In Bible class, we talked about what it means to be fully committed to God and what traits we expect to see in a person who is fully committed. We talked about the importance of reading God's word. We then had a time of prayer. We finished our morning at the swing park, making the most of the beautiful sunshine.


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Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 17-12-2016 Part 2
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You may possibly recall I emailed you last Summer, 2015. I had p/xed my one owner, 2004 reg, FIAT Barchetta, against a Ssangyong Tivoli. The Tivoli gearbox was giving me problems. Ssangyong replaced the gearbox; my problems persisted. They agreed to swap the Tivoli for a new automatic model. I gained by the reg letter change, so have a Sept 15 plate, and I paid an additional £1,000. The Tivoli is now okay, but I don't love it. I have never regretted selling a car more than my FIAT Barchetta. It was my 2nd Barchetta, having owned one for 7 years previous to the one I p/xed last Summer. (So, 18 years in a row of Barchetta ownership). At the Tivoli's first service in September I asked the dealership if they would buy the Tivoli back from me, for cash. They said they might, but in November, as they had lots of p/xs at the time. I phoned them at the beginning of this month, and they decided not to buy mine back, as they still had too many on their forecourt. Fair enough; my problem, not theirs. I was attracted to the SUV styling of the Tivoli, but I now find that it has dated very quickly, and is not necessary for my driving needs. I do not do many miles each year. It is a second car in our household. I need to swap the Tivoli with something that gives me the excitement of the Barchetta. I loved the fact the Barchetta was LHD, was convertible, was Broom Yellow, had amazing pop out door handles; I only ever saw another Barchetta on the road twice a year, was very reliable, and cheap to run. What should I swap the Tivoli for? I suppose another Barchetta, but mine was one owner, garaged every day, FSH, and was immaculate. Any "out of the box ideas"?
AN, via email
I received this on 26th November and told AN there was Barchetta in Historics auction that day at Mercedes Benz World, Brooklands. The Historics Barchetta had been fitted with a new 2.0 litre Alfa TwinSpark engine and converted to RHD. It sold for just £2,128 including auction commission. AN missed an amazing bargain. Even I should have bought it, if I had anywhere to put it.
Fuels and their money
You have for some time advocated Shell V-Power Nitro Plus fuel as being better in terms of overall consumption. In Epsom we were paying 115.9 for 'premium' unleaded but the higher octane petrol is 130.9. What is your price differential to make a decision to take the premium fuel? I think I prefer Tesco Momentum 99 octane for 118.9.
IH, Epsom Surrey
The main reason is the additives that keep my fuel systems and EGRs clear of very expensive problems that would cost vastly more than the collective fuel price premium. Extra economy is a bonus that helps to repay the added cost of the fuel.
Exceeds expectations
My KIA cee'd diesel automatic is almost the perfect car. It definitely can be excluded from the Petrol v Diesel rule. It is far better than any of my previous 40 petrol engine cars. My first cee'd did 24,000 miles over 3 years at an overall average of 34mpg. 90% was Edgware into London and twice weekly to Watford. No Yellow warning light, unlike my previous Chevy Cruze. My second cee'd is now I year old and 9,000 miles (how time flies). Overall 40mpg with ISG switched off and driven fast, 7 days a week 2.2 mile each way journey, then mainly around Edgware and into central London. I have not been to Watford for the past six months. It needs your recommended Michelin Cross Climate tyres for steering feel and slightly better ride at 30PSI. No Warranty claims. Feels very much faster than the official 0 to 62 second figure. A very underrated car.
GB, Edgware
From one of my most critical readers, that is high praise for KIA. But I don't get many complaints about KIAs generally. Certainly nothing like the overwhelming level of problems with VAG vehicles.
Court in the Act
As an avid reader of your Saturday Column, I note that you regularly recommend to take action through the "Small Claims Track" of County Court. I would like to relay an incident that that has now been running for some 4 years. Having suffered lost of by a Fire at a third party site, the guilty party refused to provide insurance details so we went through the Small Claims Court process. We submitted the forms on line (can be easily conducted by the layman). We agreed to Arbitration, which was impressive, conducted by an independent very shrewd business woman. But ended up on our given day at Court. As encouraged by the Court, we accepted an offer of settlement just before going in to Court. Agreement drawn up (Tomlin Order to pay amount due ) and blessed by the Judge for payment to be made to us within 14 Days. We received a token £500 (one tenth of total) by cheque one week later but no further monies arrived. This is where we find ourselves today. The court said that they could do nothing, suggesting that we should take them back to Court. More outlay, no guaranteed outcome. We have no confidence that the offending party would adhere to any further ruling, having ignored this one. We have chased the funds, even sort advise of our MP, all to no avail. I hope that you can recommend a course of action. But also this may alert you to the failings of our legal system. It appears that only those who adhere to the rules have to stick to them.
JS, Little Shrewley, Warks
Well yes. It only works if operations, have assets and have a reputation to protect. But you are right that some businesses in trouble simply liquidate, leaving their creditors empty handed, then start up again. In your case the miscreant is in contempt of court and has a County Court Judgement made against him. You are entitled to contact a firm of bailiffs to enforce the order against the miscreant's assets but even that may not help when you are dealing the scum of the earth.
Low provile tyres
We have a 5-year old Citroen DS4 with 18-inch wheels and 225/45 R18 tyres. My wife has a back problem and we have recently moved into Monmouth where the roads are in a bad way to say the least. I understand that reducing the wheel size and compensating with bigger tyres can produce a softer ride. Would this help? If so, what would be a good combination?
ME, via email
16-inch wheels with 205/55 R16 tyres, preferably Michelin Cross Climates which, besides being good in snow and in mud, also give a softer ride themselves. Run them at 30 - 32 PSI cold pressures. It was ridiculous of Citroen to have fitted this car with 225/45 R18s. Nothing but show. (Have you stabbed yourself in the cheek with the equally stupid pointy rear door windows yet? I did on the launch of this car.)
Polo position?
I purchased a Polo S TDI 1.4 diesel in 2002 intending to use it for long journeys in retirement. However, medical problems have limited my driving and the car has only 41,000 miles on the odometer after 14 years. I have the car serviced by a private garage that has served me well. Should I sell the car now or keep it? If keeping, are there any parts that should be replaced or any other action that should be taken?
JE, Cheltenham
This car precedes the universal fitting of emissions reducing equipment such as DPFs so no problem there. Does need fluids such as coolant and brake fluid changing at the next service, as well as the engine oil and filter. The 1.4TDI is belt cam so will need the timing belt, tensioner and waterpump all replacing if this has not been done within the past 4 years.
Trading down
I have a SEAT Leon 1.9TDI Leon with only 91,000 miles. I'm getting bored with it: too slow and windows keep steaming up. I've seen a 2007 Ford Focus 1.6 Climate with 99,000 miles. Looks very tidy. Should I keep the Leon, or get the Focus?
CG, via email
Focus 1.6 petrol or Focus 1.6 diesel? Focus 1.6 diesel best avoided. The SEAT is steaming up because you've got a leak: Possibly rainwater coming in via the pollen filter because the rainroof cover is cracked or out of position; Possibly because the damp proof membranes between the doors and the door trims are perforated; Possibly because the door bottom drains are blocked.
Rubbered up the wrong way?
We finally settled on a Mazda CX-5 2.2 Skyactiv 175HP diesel with auto gearbox. It's a 2013 model with only 40,000km on it. We're picking it up today. Thanks for your help in choosing it. Just one further question, please: The owner is offering 4 x 19-inch winter tires too, at a cheaper price than buying new. However am not sure whether that's a good idea or worth getting 17-inch rims and tires for winter, both for security of winter driving plus the ongoing cost of remounting the tyres twice a year?
GH, via email
They handle better on 19s, so. if he's offering them cheaply enough, buy them. Negotiate. Who else could he sell the tyres to?
Nice but dim
On my new VW Jetta I notice that the speed and rev displays will not light up on side lights. The dealer tells me this is across the whole range. Why? I have always found it a very useful feature.
RW, via email
You're not supposed to drive on side lights. They are for parking only. That's why. But if the speedometer cannot be read without being back lit then that is a fundamental fault of the car and one you can demand the dealer corrects.
Keener Saaby
I'm considering a change of car and thinking about the SAAB 9-3 1.9 TTiD. I had a SAAB 9-3 previously; one of the earlier hatchback models with the chain-driven 2.2 Tid engine. It was both reliable and reasonably economical. I sold it earlier this year at 205,000 miles, and with hindsight now wish that I hadn't. I like the look of the 180PS TTiD, and they are now quite affordable. Any pitfalls I should be aware of?
JP, via email
A huge, deep crater. Lots of problems with this GM/FIAT/Alfa 1.9 diesel engine: /carbycar/saab/9-3-2002/?section=good/ and /carbycar/saab/9-3-2007/?section=good/ Get a 2.2 SAAB engined petrol model.
Margin of terror
I understand that the speedometer in cars can legally have an error range of +/- 10% with the speedometer on some cars more accurate than others. For example in my LEAF it is widely known that this has the full error range of 10% so whilst it shows 70mph you are actually traveling far lower than this. The only true way to measure your speed is via a satnav and use GPS tracking. HGVs however are known to have very accurate speedometers due to their speed limiters and their legal capped top speed. So my questions are A why the level of accuracy found I'm HGVs cannot be used in cars; B how can car owners travel safely if they cannot trust the speed information indicate on the speedometer; C I assume that if you were caught speeding, using the inaccuracy of the speedometer as a defence is not valid. Not that I condone speeding in any way or form. Just amazes me that with all the increases in technology we cannot have accurate speedometers.
KB, via email
Speedometers are allowed to over-read. But they are not allowed to under-read at all. So manufactures set them to over-read typically by about 4% that can increase to about 6% as the tyres wear down. As you write, some manufacturers set them to over-read by more than that so the car appears to cover more miles on less fuel than it really does. Some cars now have satnavs incorporating a GPS speedo. But anyone can upload a free smartphone app that shows their true speed. If you compare that to 70mph on the speedo you instantly know how much your speedo is over-reading. Mine over-reads 3mph at 70, so I set the cruise to 72 and I know I'll never be over the limit even in Bedfordshire where you can get done for a true 2mph over.
Blindingly obvious
As you know, the amount of traffic and law enforcement patrols on the road has decreased due to budget cuts. However, the number of vehicles on the road which have MOT failing defects are seemingly on the rise. I constantly see: cars with only one head light working; cars with incorrect brake lights, e.g. one or more brake lights not working; cars that only have the high level brake light working. Who is responsible to report these vehicles and more importantly to whom? There are so many unsafe cars on the road that safely is being compromised. Thoughts?
KB, via email
If any of these cars venture into Surrey and get spotted by the liveried or undercover traffic police, the drivers will get done and their vehicle checked for any other transgressions. If you follow Surreyroadcops on Twitter you will be suitable reassured. Hants traffic police are similarly vigilant. A more serious problem is the number of cars with Xenon lights and automatic load height adjustment that has failed, leading to considerable dazzle especially on motorways.
Short answer
My daughter-in-law is looking for a second-hand automatic car. As she is under 5-feet tall, she is looking for a small car which has an adjustable driver's seat that will raise her enough to see over the bonnet while still being able to reach the pedals. The steering wheel will need to be adjustable as well. Do you have any suggestions?
KC, via email
My ex-wife is 4' 11" and had no trouble driving a Toyota Yaris based Vios auto that was the same inside as a Mk 1 UK Yaris. Now you can get Mk 1 Yaris 1.3 autos 1999-2005 from £1,000 to £2,500. The next Yaris MMT from 2005 had a poor automated manual. More recent small autos include the Hyundai i10, KIA Picanto, Suzuki Splash and Vauxhall Agila. Honda Jazz CVT-7s are very driver friendly. Also worth trying a Mazdas 2 1.5 auto and a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 BoosterJet 1.0 auto. All those mentioned apart from the Jazz and the Yaris MMT are proper torque converter autos.
Salt of the earth
I'm looking to replace my 2013 Suzuki Swift 1.3 DDis with something more entertaining. I cover far fewer miles than when I bought this and I've got bored of it. During my browsing, I came across a 1980 Lancia Beta Spyder with 49k miles for £6,995. I've been told it's been stripped back and resprayed so should be rust-free. Would such a car handle being my daily driver - about 20 miles a day - without going wrong too often or breaking the bank with ongoing maintenance. Or should I look at more modern alternatives - Honda S2000 etc?
MB, via email
As an everyday car through the winter I think you need something younger than 26 years old. Even if you suffer no mechanical problems, winter road salt will find every weakness in the car's body. A Honda S2000 isn't a great combination for winter either. If you want reasonably modern fun you can probably get a FIAT 500 TwinAir for £6,995.
Residential area
To date, I have had my 4 children as named drivers on my Insurance Policy. This has been very convenient for us all during their UK visits. But two of them now work and live most of the year in Sri Lanka, thus meaning they are no longer UK residents. They both have UK licences and return to the UK 2 or 3 times a year for short holidays. My Insurance Broker has recently told me that as non-UK residents they can no longer remain legally named drivers on my Policy so I've had to remove them. I can add them again on a temporary basis for £44 per week. Is all the above correct please and is it the same with all Insurers?
EG, via email
Because of the stupid way UK insurers behave compared ton the rest of the world that is actually quite a good deal.
Main at traction
It may be a stupid question, but why does my car have a button for turning the TCS off, and what happens when I press it? My car is a 9-year old SEAT Leon, front wheel drive, with about 100PS.
LA, via email
The answer is don't ever turn it off unless you get stuck in snow when turning it off may actually help by allowing wheels with no traction to spin.
SORN again
I SORNd my car last week, as I had both sold it and the insurance was up for renewal, which I didn't continue with. The sale then fell through. I have now purchased a new vehicle and the garage wants mine in part exchange, but it's 70 miles away. How can I get a SORNd car there without paying for a months tax? Could I potentially use Trade plates from a friend's garage? If so, do most insurance companies allow you to insure the new vehicle, on say from 1st of Dec at midnight, and the old car, to drive it, the hour and a half to the garage? Any help would be appreciated
RP, via email
You cannot legally 'borrow' your friend's trade plates, but he could drive the car to the p/x dealers on his trade licence and insurance on the basis that he is buying the car from you. Or it could be trailered there. Do not take the risk of driving it without Insurance and VED because if you get caught it's at least 6 point on your licence, the car will probably be confiscated and you'll still face a stiff fine.
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As a counter to the very detailed King Tut project I'm working on, I've begun a blackwork project this week and am really enjoying myself!
As I mentioned in a previous post I've been inspired by Avis to do another blackwork project and am really enjoying myself. It's nice not having to change colours every few minutes.
Here's what I've done so far…
This is a Derwentwater Design by Leon Conrad which uses two types of black thread (Perle cotton and DMC stranded threads) a silver/black metallic thread and a gold metallic thread. The design is finished off with gold beads.
I've done one of their designs in the past and this is one which, when finished, I think will hang in my kitchen, which is white and black with pale cream walls.
Well I'm going to get back to things now, so will post and update in a few days.
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In looking at Utah's tax burden, the federal income tax represents a large percentage of that burden, particularly for those who make more than a modest income. The Utah Tax Commission has some interesting data on their website and I'll be taking that data and examining it a little bit. The federal income tax is not as progressive as it was prior to the Reagan administration, when the marginal tax rate for the wealthy was at 90%. However, the federal income tax remains relatively progressive. For return year 2006, Utahns paid nearly $6.2 billion in federal income tax for individual filers. And though filers with Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) over $1 million represent only .19% of the population, they pay 23.58% of the federal income tax burden in Utah. Taking the effective tax rate of filers within certain AGI ranges produces the average effective tax rates as shown below:
------AGI Class(thousands)-----------Effective Tax Rate
________________>0____________________________-.22% _______________0-5_____________________________.38%
_______________30-35__________________________4.43% _______________35-40__________________________4.74%
_____________Over 1,000______________________24.97%
What the chart shows, is that despite various tax cuts to the wealthy, the federal income tax remains a fairly progressive tax. What it also means, is that if you give future tax cuts in the income tax, the majority of the benefit will go to the wealthy because, frankly, they are the ones who are paying the most tax.
The chart below also shows the percentage of Utahns by AGI class and the percentage of the federal tax burden.
AGI Class(thousands)_______Returns Filed_____%Income Tax Paid
>0 _______________________1.21%_______________.03%
Over 1,000________________0.19%_____________23.58%
It is interesting to note that filers with an AGI of less than $50,000 pay less than 10% of Utah's federal income tax burden.
These figures have certain implications. First of all, any attempts at a flat federal income tax would massively redistribute the tax burden from those making making over $100,000 a year to those making less. Also, any attempt at gutting the federal income tax and replacing it with a tax on consumption (a regressive tax), would even more massively redistribute the tax burden. And though conservatives will often argue that a flat tax or consumption tax is more fair, that fairness needs to be explained to Americans of all stripes about what it will mean to their own overall tax burden.
As mentioned before in other posts, I have indicated that Farmers generally don't pay any taxes. Statistics from people who file a schedule F, shows that Utah's agricultural production results in a net decrease in federal and state income taxes. Given what farmers and ranchers are allowed to expense and capitalize, every AGI class showed negative earnings and therefore reduced the federal tax liability of those who engaged in agricultural activities. The 17,414 schedule F's for return year 2006 resulted in $137.7 million in farm losses which were deducted from Utah's federal and state income tax base, of which over half of that amount or $76.2 million was from returns where the AGI exceeded $50,000 for return year 2006. It is interesting to note that 55% of the returns filed which filed a schedule F had an AGI over $50,000 for 2006. What this means, is that there may be many engaged in agriculture who do so part-time, and the purpose of which is to reduce federal and state tax liabilities on their more considerable sources of income. Now because we have to eat, I do think there are some good reasons for helping our farmer's out and encouraging land be used for agricultural purposes, but I do think it is fair to the citizens of the state to recognize the degree to which they are in fact subsidizing farmers in our state by paying their share of our tax burden to provide services for our schools, roads and other worthwhile services.
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PepsiCo told analysts Thursday that it will no longer offer quarterly or full-year financial projections. On a fourth-quarter earnings call, Chief Executive Steve Reinemund said the practice "was taking too much time" and was "too precise." He said, however, he was "comfortable" with Wall Street's $2.19 a share estimate for the fiscal 2003 year. Earlier, PepsiCo PEP, -1.80% matched expectations by turning in fourth-quarter earnings of $805 million, or 50 cents a share. The company also assigned several top executives to new roles amid a sweeping restructuring of operations. In recent action, PepsiCo shares were down $1.38, or 3.4 percent, to $39.70.
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Aljex is used by freight brokers, intermodal specialists, asset based carriers, and 3PL's handling LTL/Logistics.
No matter how big or small your brokerage, Aljex is the right choice. In business for over 22 years, Aljex Software is the #1 software for freight brokers. Used by market leaders like Pepsi Logistics, Ceva Logistics, Crane Worldwide, Dart-Advantage, Aljex provides state-of-the-art, cloud-based TMS at incredible value. Aljex has a complete package that includes all accounting, web portals for your customers, carriers, factors, agent offices. Aljex includes hosting, fraining + support
Most client focused software firm I have ever worked with.
Pros: Aljex was way out in front with a cloud based solution years before its competitors. The help desk responds within 5 minutes or less on desktop support issues. Unlike a lot of competitors who offer additional programming (and cost) at every turn, Aljex asks us about the underlying business challenge and nearly every time they offer a way to solve it using the existing platform. That's a sign of a partner. I think much of the success for Aljex is attributed to the fact that the founders of the company were transportation brokers who learned how to program, not IT people who are trying to learn the business. The Aljex user interface is very intuitive because of this .
Overall: Our staff can work remotely and use all of their tools in Aljex. Effective integration with other important applications.
Best TMS out there
Pros: I've been working with Aljex for over 8 years now. They have developed the best TMS in the business, with the flexibility to support all kinds of logistics processes while being robust enough to exceed expectations in every aspect of the workflow any transportation company could have or need. Aljex offers something none of the other major brands can: a deep understanding of the logistics needs from and administrations standpoint and a broad and comprehensive approach to the day to day operation of the shipments.
Cons: Honestly, since I've lucky enough to experience all of the new functionalities and developments, I think they have a tool that has a lot more to offer. And they are getting there.
Aljex has been an integral part in ST Freight's growth and success.
Pros: We are able to expand at any pace. Being able to add new agents only takes about 20 minutes and they are ready to go is a huge plus. Their support team is really second to none also. If there is an issue, one email usually gets it resolved and it is done quickly.
Cons: There has been a few ideas that I have thrown their way that I think would have helped improve their product. And they have implemented some of them. However, I had to pay for the programming.
We have been using aljex for years and have it customized for our company.
Pros: Easy to use for the accounting office, flows smoothly into Quickbooks. Easy to find screens and what you need. I like that its customized to our company so that we can just transfer from aljex into QBS and it shows everything we need to make paying carriers and our brokers smoother.
Cons: Glitches once in awhile but usually its fixed pretty quickly. We are on the whole are happy with the product.
Overall: makes our work flow faster =
We have been an ALJEX client for over 10 years now, and they have always been an exceptional partner
Pros: Consistent, flexible, stable, practical, and effective. User-friendly as well. The logic embodies the elements that are most critical to successful transportation and supply chain management.We have not come across any significant deficits during the 10+ years that we have been using the software. Very pleased.
Overall: Greater profitability through effective freight management and efficiency
Excellent software, and customer service
Pros: I have used the software for over 20 years and have built my business around Aljex
I love the ease of use, and the overwhelming functionality
Endless reports, and data at my fingertips
Cons: I sometimes have a problem adding a new scanner or printer, but customer service always there to help me.
Overall: Software gives me the ability to build my businees
A Must Need To Run My Brokerage Business
Pros: very easy to use, very reliable, support is great, it's the most useful tool that I use daily for my truck brokerage business. every day I turn it on it's always there. does accounting as well with a
touch of a few keys.
Overall: I could not run my business without this software
Wonderful TMS
Pros: We used aljex in the past and loved the system.
Cons: None that I can think of at this time. Great Product
Support is not readily available
Pros: The ease of use of the software, thats all
Cons: The time it takes to address a situation. the lack of support. The inability for the customer service to answer a question in a timely manner. The advertise software capabilities that are not even functional yet.
Overall: The board itself is easy to use but the issues with customer service and support are poor. If you can get your own software i would recommend it. customer service is nothing more than a call center. they rarely have an answer for your question and have to "call" you back which takes sometimes days.
I am loving all the features Aljex has to offer. this program is definitely helping to grow my busin
Pros: I like how everything is in one central location so I don't have to use more than one program daily. this software is perfect for freight brokers. Even small brokerages can benefit from this program
Cons: I wish they would include more features for a user. Each integration you do you have to pay Aljex and then pay the third party company as well. I think it would be nice if they ran specials or deals/packages.
Not Friendly to use and hard to get used to it
Pros: Lot of functions to keep track of the loads
Cons: Hard to use, Unable to control many settings and not able to fit your way. Old graphics
Overall: Expensive for this service, old version and hard to use
Aljex is awesome
Pros: It allows to design a home page and also have colour coding.
Cons: I think tool bar in this software can be more better
Overall: So far I'm currently using it and satisfied with this software.


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Filing Requirements Upon Conversion of a Trust Between Foreign and Domestic Status/
Whether a trust is categorized as a U.S. domestic trust or a foreign trust leads to different tax consequences and different filing obligations. This leads to the following questions: Which tax return must be filed when a trust is converted from a U.S. domestic trust to a foreign trust, and which applies when a foreign trust is converted to a U.S. domestic trust? A Chief Counsel Advice Memorandum, C.C.A. 201432022 issued on August 8, 2014, provides guidance on filing requirements in these fact patterns. Though it stated the obvious, the C.C.A. still leaves questions open, in particular with respect to grantor trusts. This article summarizes the conclusion reached by the C.C.A. and addresses issues for which clarification was not provided.
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Domestic trusts, like U.S. citizens and residents, are taxed on worldwide income, whereas foreign trusts, like nonresident aliens, are taxed only on U.S.-source income and income effectively connected with the conduct of business in the United States.


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TechnoBuffalo had a great post today with a look back at the very, very early days of the DVR via this video from The Today Show in 1999. This is when DVRs, then still generally called PVRs (Personal Video Recorders), were brand new. They do a quick run through TiVo, ReplayTV, and the DishNet DishPlayer – which had WebTV built-in. We've come a long, long way from these units to the TiVo Premiere Elite.
There's no date given in the video or the description, but at the end they mention Gene Shallot is going to review "the new movie Guinevere", which released on September 26, 1999. So it sounds like this is from late September, maybe early October, 1999.


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Young lovers, Otti and Aguti, are separated when Otti is abducted at the age of 11 by Joseph Kony's LRA.
Otti's numerous attempts to escape is met with futility. He finally begins to write letters to Aguti and is soon brought into Joseph Kony's circle of trusted soldiers.
When LRA rebels attack Aguti's town and abduct her, she is brought to the rebel camp where Kony immediately makes her his wife. Otti, who is now one of his trusted soldiers is tasked with guarding her and is torn between his love for her and loyalty to the cause.
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Padget is Pando's carer. She runs the corner shop near to where Bing lives. Padget can sometimes be spotted out jogging or else driving her yellow tuk-tuk.
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SPI campaign swerves into mudslinging
With less than a week to go before the November election, a shower of negative ads has hit the airways awakening what had been a reasonably quiet campaign for state schools chief.
The advertisements, one from an independent group supporting Larry Aceves and the other coming from the campaign of Tom Torlakson, are largely focused on issues other than the education policies that had been the theme of the race up to this point.
It is also notable that Aceves almost immediately moved to distance himself from negative campaigning being done on his behalf, while Torlakson's campaign put up his attack ad.
The first ad, which hit Torlakson and made its appearance earlier this week, was paid for by an independent political committee of the Association of California School Administrators, a school management and advocacy organization that has contributed heavily to Aceves' campaign.
The ad calls Torlakson a career politician" and highlights a characterization made by the San Francisco Chronicle that he "routinely sides with the status quo.'"
In response, the Torlakson camp volleyed back with a TV ad charging Aceves with fiscal mismanagement during his time as a superintendent of the Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose.
The Torlakson ad called Aceves the very sort of bureaucrat who is "the problem with California's schools." The ad is currently running in households throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
In an interview Tuesday, Aceves said he does not intend to smear his opponent and condemned any negative advertising done against Torlakson.
"I do not support any kind of campaign that was put out like that. I haven't heard it, I haven't seen it, nor would I allow it. It's certainly not out of my campaign," said Aceves.
A comment from the Association of California School Administrators was not available by press time.
According to Torlakson's ad, entitled Blackboard, Aceves spent $1.6 million to remodel his office and declined to provide air conditioning for his students during a 1995 heat wave in San Jose.
A Torlakson spokesman called the ad a "public service announcement" and said it was done in response to the ACSA ad.
"We had not intended on (running a negative ad)," said John Shallman, Torlakson's chief political strategist. "We're defending ourselves and pointing out Aceves' duplicity."
Aceves called the Blackboard ad "disappointing" and said the $1.6 million went for a district service center that shared school administrative space with free social and medical services for families.
"It's hardly my office," he said. "I would actually like to show him (Torlakson) around that office. I'd like to let him know where the money went."
The sudden fireworks came after an almost dormant summer of campaigning where the candidates appeared in only a couple of candidate forums and their political distinctions blurred.
With the last minute attack ads, the primary supporters of both candidates have stepped more into the center of the campaign - Torlakson, whose backing largely comes from teacher and school employee groups; and Aceves, whose support from the school administrators group has recently been augmented from charter school proponents and education reformists including former president of the California State Board of Education Reed Hastings.
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This week: 171 Ft in a Subaru Impreza, How fast is too fast? Bugatti Beating Car and Wales Rally GB 2006 Highlights.
Ken Block jumps this black Subaru Impreza rally car 171 feet:
The SSC (Shelby Super Cars) Ultimate Aero TT is far from your average car powered by a 6.3L Twin Turbo V8 (1183 BHP) it can do 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This video shows it testing top speed in the snow – at which it reached 241 mph at only 71% throttle.
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"By the end of August, SSC is confident and have invited The Guiness Book of World Records to officially record its top speed for the World's Fastest Production car held by the (Swedish) Koenigsegg CCX's 242 mph, and surpassing the unofficial (Italian) Bugatti Veyron's top speed of 253 mph."
The following video shows highlights of the last stages of Wales Rally GB 2006. Some very good driving!:


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Cage: Horizon not real, Quantic Dream working on new tech
Quantic Dream personnel not currently busy with adding PlayStation Move controls to Heavy Rain have moved on to work on "next generation of technology and future concepts," founder and CEO David Cage has said.
"We plan to significantly improve the technology compared to Heavy Rain, continue to take risks and explore new grounds," he's told Eurogamer, which is what "most of the team" is currently working on.
"Many people wondered why we were not 'milking the cow' after the success of Heavy Rain – why we were not creating a sequel for next Christmas. It may sound weird from the outside, but this is really not how I see my company."
"We genuinely try to be pioneers for this medium and discover new possibilities, which means taking more risks and not always giving people what they expect."
"It also means having creative freedom and going every day to the office with a big smile thinking you are really lucky to do what you do, and being proud of your games," he said.
Cage also commented on the previously rumored Horizon project; it simply does not exist.
"I don't know where this information comes from but there is no project called Horizon featuring a couple in a science-fiction world currently in development at Quantic Dream," he says.
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LONDON — App-only startup bank Monzo has attracted enough initial interest in its £2.5 million ($US3.1 million) crowdfunding campaign to fill it close to three times over, after less than 24 hours of pre-registration.
Monzo opened pre-registrations for its crowdfunding at 10 a.m. GMT (5.00 a.m ET) on Tuesday, allowing users of its app to register interest in investing and pledge an amount to invest. Pledges hit Monzo's £2.5 million target within 4 hours and, just after 8 a.m. GMT (3.00 a.m. ET) on Wednesday, the startup bank has £6.78 million pledged.
CEO and cofounder Tom Blomfield says in an emailed statement:
"The response to our crowdfunding campaign has been mind-blowing. Our aim at Monzo is to delight our customers so it's amazing to see how much our community believes in what we're building. It also shows the enormous appetite for change amongst consumers – the public want a new kind of bank."
Monzo opted for a pre-registration system after its last crowdfunding campaign crashed the website of Crowdcube. Monzo, then known as Mondo, ended up raising £1 million in just 96 seconds.
Pre-registration for the current campaign are open until March 14, at which point Monzo will run a random ballot to select pre-registered people to complete their investment on Crowdcube.
Monzo is raising the £2.5 million alongside a £19.5 million "Series B" fundraising, already closed, which values the app-only bank at £65 million before the new cash is accounted for. That is up from £50 million in October.
Founded in 2015, Monzo is aiming to build an app-only bank that is data-centric and designed for mobile. The startup currently has around 100,000 users on its pre-paid cards, linked to its app, and plans to move them over to current accounts later this year after gaining a full banking licence.
Monzo is one of a number of new app-only banks — called "neobanks" — that have sprung up in the UK over the past 18 months. Others include Starling, Atom, Tandem, and Tide.
While Monzo is already well over-subscribed for its crowdfunding, pre-registration of interest is not always a completely accurate measure for final investment. Crowdcube attracted a huge £39 million-worth of pre-pledged interest in its campaign. While it exceeded its £5 million target with its final raise, interest topped out at £6.69 million.
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From "Reminisce" magazine: "Harry Warnecke, a photographer with the New York Daily News, created this color portrait of Lucille Ball in 1940. Except for Sunday funnies, color was unheard of in newspapers in the 30s and 40s, but Warnecke believed that color photographs would give a paper a distinct upper hand in the newsstand. He developed a unique one shot color camera that created dazzling images like this--shots that graced the covers of the Daily News Sunday magazine."
Photo by Harry Warnecke, currently featured in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.