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Statement maker
With party season in full swing, invest in a piece of statement jewellery to put you in the mood for celebration. This stunning necklace from Sophie's Closet is part of a collaboration between the jewellery boutique and New-York based costume jewellers, Ciner. Crafted with incredible attention to detail, it adds instant glamour to any look.
The bling ring
It's the ideal time of year to select something special to add to your wardrobe. Fine jewellery is the gift that keeps on giving, sparkling away season after season in classic style. We adore these pretty colourful 'Nudo' rings from Pomellato as an ideal luxe stocking-stuffer. Wear alone or as a statement piece, or stack them for a multi coloured indulgent gift. Now to pick from the eleven candy colours...
Travel time
If you're jetting off for an end of year vacation, invest in a pair of pretty sandals to see you through a day of sightseeing and transition straight to evening. This lovely bejewelled version from Dolce & Gabbana has just the right Mediterranean vibe.
Sole savers
It may be party season, but who says the perfect festive look has to be topped off with a teetering stiletto? Save yourself the strain and invest in a pair of charming metallic flats, like these stunners from Jimmy Choo. With a festive mirror finish, they're a playful nod to the silly season and comfortable enough to wear all night long.
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Navigate the dress codes of party season with sartorial flair. Got a black tie or formal event on the cards? Stick to a full length gown with dramatic impact. This stunning option from Alexander McQueen hits all the right style notes with a classic silhouette, eye catching detailng and a gorgeous bright colour palette. Pair this look with simple jewels (a sleek drop earring will do the trick) and wait for the compliments to follow. Find Alexander McQueen at Mall of the Emirates
Print perfection
Give your wardrobe a dose of high impact print with Kenzo's Autumn/Winter 2014 collection. In acid bright yellow and orange, spliced with monochrome, the pieces look incredible worn together in a pattern clash, or piece by piece for a more subtle take. Find Kenzo at The Dubai Mall
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Special note to our international readers: I estimate that media coverage of politics in democratic countries is similar to what we experience in America. That said, I'm keeping my assessment focused on the United States as I get to watch its craziness firsthand.
It has begun and is in full force. By "it" I mean the insanity and stupidity of the American media's coverage of its political process. It happens every time there's an election and every four years, when we elect our President, the levels of insanity and stupidity soar exponentially.
You'd think that with commentary that regularly refers to the President of the United States as "the leader of the free world" at least a smattering of the media's coverage would be analyzing the candidates' leadership capabilities. Nothing could be further from the truth and there's a warning in that for all of us to heed.
A Sadly Familiar Reality
Every four years the American media outlets go gaga over the political process. What do America's political commentators talk about almost exclusively? Polls. Polls. Polls. They slice and dice the American electorate 26 ways to Sunday and report back on every conceivable demographic. I would not be surprised at all to turn on the TV in the coming days and hear a commentator say, "From our latest poll we've discovered that voters who own dogs are 6.3% less likely to choose a candidate who previously owned a cat."
This all came crashing back to me two nights ago. I was listening to two commentators talk about one of the major candidates for President. They were discussing how some people close a particular candidate had disclosed the candidate's struggle with insecurity and emotional maturity. They talked about how the candidate could better manage those challenges in order to win over voters. They talked about voters' potential reactions to the candidate if the candidate were to publicly talk about those personal challenges. But there was not a single part of the discussion that even hinted at how such issues might impact the candidate's ability to lead the country well. The conversation was squarely and only about managing voter perceptions in order to get elected.
A few years ago I had lunch with author and consultant Steve Wilson. Steve is a student of America. He authored "A Misdiagnosed Country" which makes the case that the problems America finds itself in stem from a lack of depth in what we focus on and care about the most. Knowing this, I asked him about the our political process. He reported with a bit of dejection that only 21% of the American people look beyond the surface in the political process. He went on to say that when choosing who they will vote for, Americans focus on three things: hair (physical appearance), height (again, physical appearance), and hundreds (as in $, financial wealth and backing). This is where the media has led Americans. This is where Americans have allowed themselves to be led.
Why This Should Matter to You
This should matter to anyone -- American or not -- who cares about leadership. I don't say that because the whole world should care who the President of the United States is; I say that because I fear that we are capable of stumbling into similar traps within our own organizations.
When we think about the promotion of subordinates, superiors, peers, and even ourselves, many of us are tempted to think almost exclusively about whether or not the promotion can be won. Does the person in question have – and pay attention to the wording here – the political connections to get the promotion? Who would help him/her/me get the job? What enemies might keep him/her/me from getting the job?
I'm not suggesting that these questions have zero place in organizational dynamics, but I am wondering if the most important and most repeated questions ought to be different. Instead shouldn't we be asking, "Will he/she/I be a great leader in that new position? If so, what tells us so? If not, why not?"
Don't Get Sucked In
If we follow the American media when it comes to how we think about leaders, we'll miss the mark. We'll find ourselves coaching others on how to navigate the organization without helping them understand how to lead. When pursuing our own promotions, we'll focus on managing others' perceptions of us instead of working to become a leader worth following.
There are some people who believe that navigating their organization is a critical part of leading well. It's true that playing well with others is important. But telling ourselves that becoming a great navigator of organizational politics is sufficient for determining who will be the best leader in the role is the same as selling ourselves a bag of air. Once the promoted individual arrives in the new role, it will be time to lead. And if all he/she knows how to do is navigate organizational politics, everyone should expect a bumpy ride ahead.
If its desire is to assist the American people in choosing the next leader of our country, what the American media is doing with its political coverage is just plain stupid. If we mimic them within our own lives and organizations, we will have forgotten to address what should be at the very heart of our analysis and dialogue for any open leadership role: the ability to actually lead.
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Growing your family is always an exciting decision, but it can be a little different when you are stationed overseas. When my husband and I first got to Europe, we thought we wouldn't want to have another baby so far from family. After being there a while, and meeting mothers who recently delivered babies on base, we were convinced that it was possible and eventually, we decided to have our fourth child while stationed overseas.
Since it is different than being in the States, there are a few factors you must consider when deciding to have a baby while stationed outside of the U.S. I've outlined the pros and cons below with some tips from my experience to help you with your journey!
First up, the "pros":
- Military hospitals: Base hospitals are staffed with American doctors and nurses who offer the same quality of care you will find in the States. In some small hospitals, the care is more personal than what you find stateside. Our base hospital only averaged one birth per week, so each mother was given the star treatment while she was a patient.
- Citizenship: A baby born overseas to two married American citizens is automatically an American. However, if at some point in the future your child might want to become a citizen of the country they were born in, that's a possibility.
- Supportive community: Overseas bases generally have a tight-knit American community. This means bringing meals to new mothers, helping with rides to school for older children and sharing baby clothes or gear. While not all units are the same, there's a good chance the groups you connect with on base will be happy to help you.
Next up, the "cons":
- High-risk pregnancies: Military hospitals overseas aren't always equipped to handle high-risk situations. In these cases, you will be referred to a specialist off base or to a local hospital. Fortunately, TRICARE covers all prenatal care and birthing procedures, even if you are referred off base. They will also cover a translator to accompany you if an English-speaking doctor is not available.
- Extra paperwork: Instead of a traditional birth certificate, the baby will receive a Certification of Birth Abroad. Parents will need to follow instructions for obtaining the birth certificate and possibly a translation from the local government. You will also need to apply for a Social Security number and a passport as soon as the baby is born. Military bases have classes and can offer support throughout the paperwork process.
- Travel complications: One challenge to having a baby overseas is that the baby is not able to travel out of that country until they have been issued a passport. There are ways to expedite this process, but it still takes at least one to two months. Consider this when planning a move or a vacation.
With quality care from a base hospital and support from the American community, having a baby overseas can be a smooth experience. Were any of your children born while you were stationed overseas? Share your experience with us.


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I wanted to give a chance to all last minute Hawaiians (they didn't show up!) and the lucky winners were drawn at noon my time when it was Thursday everywhere. Thank you all for participating and leaving such lovely comments! I wish everyone could win! (not really, it would take all my time and money...)
And the winners are: Sarah & Starashan! Please contact me with your addresses :)
Lighting was hardly any better than last time I tried to take pictures of the cards, but here are some more photos of the same old stuff... I've been working hard on my competition book and I'm hoping to finish it by the end of the week! That means I haven't had much time to make anything pretty to blog about. And we haven't even started packing. We'll be moving Sat 23rd... I think I'm going to be pretty busy for some days, but I promise I won't be abandoning you for good!
Happy Valentine's Day! I just remembered that today's the day. We don't celebrate it much in here. Shops are full of Valentine's Day stuff, but it's not a Finnish occasion in any way. I'm trying to stay away from the commercial side of the day. I hope all of you celebrating are having a great time!


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OUR CITY NEEDS A MAKEOVER. The organic and solid waste in San Carlos City is not being managed properly. They are being dumped in front of the houses, beside the lamp/electric post, highways and public places where people walk by and can inhale the foul smell emitted by the garbage. Not properly disposing of the collected waste can result in a severe environmental problem that involves the health and safety of SanCarlenians.
In this petition, we demand Garbage Cans that we can use to segregate the waste according to its type (Biodegradable, Non-Biodegradable and recyclable). The garbage cans minimize the bad odor coming from the trash and help for easy waste collection. They will be placed in accessible areas all over San Carlos where people often dump their waste materials (i.e. Public markets, near schools, near establishments, Post, etc.). The Garbage cans do not only keep the place clean but also beautifies it. This Project can be accomplished through the help of our City's Government Officials, San Carlos City Barangay officials and with the cooperation of us, Citizens.
The improper waste management is a continuous combat with the Community and every individual's Self-discipline. If you believe that YOU can make a move to make San Carlos City a better place, Sign this petition and join our battle against improper waste management by visiting our Website and Facebook page. Let's keep SAN CARLOS, MAAYOS.
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Frost Damage —
Winter is just around the corner or maybe for some northern regions it has already arrived. The days are getting shorter and the nights cooler. Soon frosty Jack will lay his white blanket on the landscape.
Winter means freezing temperatures, most areas in the US and Canada are subject to freezing. One winter, not long ago, during our tour through southern Arizona temperatures dropped well below freezing raising havoc with RV water lines, many RVs were damaged.
RVs are especially vulnerable to freezing, most are poorly insulated. If you have ever spent a winter night in your RV you know how difficult it is to keep it warm. The furnace runs continually.
Water expands as it freezes, the harder it freezes the more it expands, causing water system damage. Winterizing your RV properly will prevent frost damage.
It is a good idea to take care of this annual chore sooner rather than later. There is nothing more unsettling than bolting up in the middle of a good night's sleep realizing you have not winterized your RV and the thermometer is dipping below freezing.
RV Water System
RV water systems start at the fresh water holding tank flows into the water pump. The pump pushes water through the water lines to the faucets, drains, gray and black water tanks, maybe water filters and appliances such as a refrigerator, ice maker, and clothes washer.
All of these items can be damaged by freezing.
Frost damage can be extensive or confined, affecting your entire system or specific areas. A large leak such as a burst pipe or broken fitting can flood your rig, damaging flooring, and many wood composites that absorb moisture and swell.
Metal fittings will usually fail before plastic, plastic expands more than metal.
Freezing can also cause slow leaks from loose fittings or small cracks in water lines or drain pipes which can lead to mildew and rot.
If your system will not sustain pressure or the water pump cycles periodically when all the taps and outlets are closed, it's an indication of a slow leak or a faulty water pump foot valve.
The Sewer System
This system is also vulnerable to frost damage including the toilet, gray water tanks, black water tank, sink and shower drains, valves and vents. Tanks may crack if not drained and drain valves may be damaged if left closed, water can accumulate at the valves and freeze.
If your RV is stored in a part of the country susceptible to cold temperatures for extended periods, other items may be affected by freezing. RV batteries can freeze and crack causing acid leakage and corrosion. Battery replacement is not cheap, especially if you have several.
Any container with liquid can freeze and crack, including canned goods, cleaners, etc. and water hoses if not drained.
Winterizing Equipment
Before you get started there are a few items you may require. These items can be ordered online through Amazon or most RV parts stores.
I have included the top rated items for your convenience, just click the item to see the description. Take advantage of limited time free shipping on most products.
Non-toxic RV antifreeze (The amount depends on the layout and length of your plumbing lines. Two to three gallons should be enough).
– Hot Water Tank bypass kit, if not already installed. The bypass valve will eliminate the hot water tank from the system. This will reduce the amount of anti-freeze needed to fill the system. Most hot water tanks hold about 5 gallons, that's a lot of anti-freeze to buy, the by-pass kit will pay for itself the first year.
– Holding tank cleaning wand, winterizing is a good time to clean your tank before storage it will help prevent odors.
– Water pump converter kit for pumping anti-freeze through the system.
A quick connect air nozzle attached to the city water inlet to blow out the water lines.
Air compressor to blow out water lines.
The Winterizing Procedure
The procedure is not complicated, but diligence is necessary for proper protection.
Turn off hot water heaters and the water pump, open a faucet to release water pressure.
Locate water system drain valves, hot and cold water lines as well as the fresh water holding tank drain. Their position should be indicated in your owners manual. If you cannot find them call your dealer. Water line drain valves should be located under your RV or inside a lower cupboard with the end of the lines protruding through the underside of your rig. Once located, open drains and also kitchen and bath faucets to allow air into the system to facilitate draining.
The hot water tank requires draining as well, do not attempt to drain the hot water tank if hot or under pressure. There should be a large drain plug (metal or plastic) located inside the hot water tank exterior access panel. Remove the drain plug to drain.
Blow out the system with compressed air. Note: some RVers believe it's not necessary to add anti-freeze to the system once it has been blown out. Unfortunately, there may be sags in the water lines where water may accumulate and freeze.
Install the hot water tank bypass kit, turn the valve to bypass.
Attach the water pump converter and place the end of the plastic line into a jug of RV antifreeze. Close water line drains and faucets. Pressurize the water system. Open each faucet or water tap one at a time starting closest to the water pump, let the water flow until anti-freeze appears, close the tap and continue to the next one until anti-freeze flows out each tap.
Depress toilet flush pedal or valve until antifreeze flows into the bowl. Leave some antifreeze in the bowl, this will help prevent the flush valve from sticking.
If your RV is equipped with water filters they may be located in several places, under the kitchen sink, in an interior or exterior storage compartment. The fridge may also have a water filter. Remove filters, drain and replace.
Once RV anti-freeze has been pumped through the system go outside to the city water inlet. Remove the small screen over the inlet, using a small screwdriver, push in the valve until antifreeze flows out. Replace the screen and turn on exterior showers or spray hoses until anti-freeze flows out.
Add a cup of anti-freeze to the sink and shower drains, there is a "P" trap below each drain. The "P" trap is a "U" shaped bend in the drain pipe containing water which prevents gray tank gasses from coming up the drain and into your RV.
Gray and black tanks require flushing and draining, it is not necessary to add anti-freeze to these tanks as long as the dump valves are left open. If your RV doesn't have a built-in tank flushing system clean the black tank with a wand, or use a product like Flush King to clean both the black and gray tanks.
Lubricate the dump valves with WD40. If you leave these valves open attach the sewer drain cap to prevent critters from entering and building nests. If you prefer to close the dump valves pour a few cups of anti-freeze into your toilet and sink, this will flow to the drain valve preventing damage from any residual water that may accumulate.
Consult your owner manuals for winterizing ice makers, refrigerators, and washing machines. Most of these appliances have a winterizing cycle.
When storing your RV leave a window or a window and a vent slightly open to allow air exchange to prevent dampness and mildew. If your RV does not have one consider installing a vent cover.
Now that the inside is ready for winter we can move to the exterior. The outside is less complicated, although there are still several items that need attention.
Lubricate latches, locks, and hinges with a light oil, this will help prevent rusting and seizing. Lubricate slide out gears, wheels, tracks and rubbers with the appropriate product. A dry lubricant is best, it will not attract dust.
Wash your rig and wax if necessary, waxing will help prevent decals from fading and peeling. Apply tire treatment and cover the tires, this will help prevent dry rot extending tire life.
Check exterior caulking around windows, doors and roof joints for loose and cracked caulking, remove, clean thoroughly and re-caulk for a weather tight seal.
Finally, if your RV is not stored undercover a good breathable cover is essential to protect your investment. A good cover lessens your work in the spring, it should keep your RV clean and maintain the integrity of exterior sealants, wax, and caulking.


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As part of their commitment to a worldwide expansion, Hard Rock is collaborating with Sony Music to revamp their Rock Star Suites. The following properties who will take part of the reimagined suites' first phase upgrade includes: the Malaysia's Hard Rock Hotel Desaru Coast, Los Cabos' Hard Rock Hotel, Mexico's Hard Rock Hotel Guadalajara, as well as the Hard Rock Hotel in NYC. It is being reported that additional Hard Rock Hotels getting the revamped Hard Rock Suites will be released soon.
As a hotel known to combine the love of music with luxurious accommodations, Hard Rock has stated their Presidential Suite will be placed in a 'radical new spin'. It is said that the suites will include memorabilia showcasing the globe's biggest music stars, adding vivacious content and mixed media.
As Senior Vice President, Hard Rock International, Dale Hipsh states, the company is happy to partner up with a highly-viewed global music company. He added that Hard Rock's collaboration with Sony will give their hotels and casinos unparalleled access to an amazing scale of up-and-coming artists and superstars, legendary record labels, and an understanding that will assist them when it comes to developing the organization's music strategy in pivotal markets. Hipsh noted that the capability around creativity can bring the Hard Rock Hotel's important differentiator to fruition in ways that has not been done before via technology, music, and design.
Travel Week advised that Sony Music, plus the company's partners will offer advice around creative design for certain hotel's' public areas (i.e. bar, lobby, club spaces), to help with consistency and integration around the music-focus aesthetic throughout the hotel and to enhance the client experience.
No specific dates on when all this rolls out, but based on reports, it should be happening soon.
Sounds like these new suites will offer a 'rocking' good time to guests that visit the Hard Rock Hotel.


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Despite headlines painting the yield curve inversion as a major red flag, there are plenty of reasons to be bullish on U.S. stocks.
The S&P 500 bounced off support but remains vulnerable. The yield curve emerged from inversion, and the yuan remains low vs. the dollar.
What's more wild, the story unfolding with General Electric (NYSE:GE) or the volatility in the stock market?Headline after headline has been wreaking havoc on the broader markets, as volatility remains elevated and as investors try to figure out their next step. Trade war worries, imploding foreign stock markets and recession concerns are engulfing the news flow.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsCasual investors will at least like the news from the stock market today, where the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSEARCA:DIA) rose 1.25%, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) climbed 1.48% and the PowerShares QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) jumped 1.61%.Amid that calamity, the story unfolding with General Electric is even more interesting. Is GE Stock a Sham or a Buy?General Electric has been under pressure since it reported earnings. For months, readers here have been cognizant of $10.50 range resistance and $9 range support. The breakout never materialized and GE stock quickly sank down to support. * 10 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Load Up On It was an unimpressive showing, but not surprising given the volatility in the broader market and the suspect nature of GE's balance sheet. The most recent quarter showed that General Electric is inching its way out of trouble, but could still have some unknown risks, particularly with Boeing's (NYSE:BA) 737 issues.On Thursday, range support between $9 and $9.25 blew out, as reports began circulating that a whistleblower was sounding the alarm on GE's accounting practices. That whistleblower was Harry Markopolos, who also raised concern over Bernie Madoff before his ponzi scheme was uncovered.GE pushed back, saying it stands behind its financials and that it remains in a strong position of liquidity. GE even went as far as to say that Markopolos is being "compensated by unnamed hedge funds [that] are financially motivated to attempt to generate short selling in a company's stock."Wow, dramatic.It doesn't end there, though. GE CEO Larry Culp refuted the claims even more aggressively, calling it "plain and simple" market manipulation. He then went out and bought 2 million shares of GE stock!Analysts came out to GE's defense on Friday morning, as did the well-known short-seller of Citron Research, Andrew Left. The latter also corroborates GE's stance regarding hedge fund compensation, noting that, "As noted in the disclaimer on his site, Harry is being paid a % of profits from an unnamed hedge fund that is short GE. No credible hedge fund or short seller would ever do this."GE jumped almost 9% in response to Friday's news, (Here's the trade layout). Movers in the Stock Market TodayGE was an obvious mover on the day, but it wasn't the only one.Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) rallied 7.5% on the day, showing some upside momentum after the company beat on earnings and revenue estimates. While the headline numbers look good and many believe in its long-term future, there are still some short-term concerns. Revenue sank 17.3% year-over-year and management expects third-quarter sales of $2.84 billion to $2.96 billion. Expectations were at $2.98 billion.Still, NVDA is on the move higher, which may be good news for bulls should the overall market start to rally too.Deere (NYSE:DE) stock was also on the move higher, climbing over 4% despite missing on bottom-line expectations. Earnings of $2.71 per share missed analysts' expectations by 13 cents. However, revenue of $10.04 billion handedly beat estimates by $660 million despite sinking 2.6% year-over-year.Shares of Palo Alto Networks (NYSE:PANW) were trading well on the day, up several percent before collapsing in the afternoon. PANW ended lower by 7.2% on news that Dave Peranich, EVP of worldwide sales, is leaving his post after three years on the job. Seems like it could be an overreaction, even if he was a top sales exec.Disney's (NYSE:DIS) latest billion-dollar hit is Toy Story 4, the company's fifth billion-dollar film this year. It now holds the record for most such films in a single year, while there is only one other competing film this year to top the nine-figure mark (Spider-Man: Far From Home). Further, the company announced last month that it had broken its prior annual box office record total of $7.61 billion, pulling in $7.67 billion in sales already in 2019.Don't forget, there's Frozen 2 and a Star Wars film still slated for 2019. It's going to be a huge year for Disney.Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell is long NVDA and DIS. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 10 Cheap Dividend Stocks to Load Up On * The 10 Biggest Losers from Q2 Earnings * 5 Dependable Dividend Stocks to Buy The post Stock Market Today: Is GE a Fraud or a Screaming Buy? appeared first on InvestorPlace.
U.S. markets and stock ETFs rallied Friday as Germany's right-left coalition government works on plans to take on new debt to stimulate the economy. On Friday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) increased 1.7%, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (DIA) rose 0.9% and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) was 1.5% higher. "This is huge news from a European perspective," Brad McMillan, chief investment officer of Commonwealth Financial Network, told Reuters.
New starts last month dropped to 1.191 million from the downwardly revised 1.241 million in June.
U.S. markets and stock ETFs stabilized late Thursday as upbeat retail data helped offset the recessionary fears. On Thursday, the Invesco QQQ Trust (NASDAQ: QQQ) was flat, SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ...
Momentum and high-beta ETFs make very good picks right now as the market rally on delay in Trump???s new round of tariffs.
It has been a very tough couple of days for traders, with the choppy action in United States stocks frustrating both the bulls and the bears. As for Wednesday, well, it was another tough session in the stock market today. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) fell 2.96%, while the PowerShares QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) dropped 2.99%.The cause? The yield curve.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips What's the Yield Curve All About?Before we do anything, let's talk about this yield curve and spreads.In a healthy environment, one can plot the yields of bonds on a chart and see a positive slope, basically meaning that as the duration of the bond gets longer, the yield goes higher. However, when you keep hearing about a flattening or inverting yield curve, it means that the opposite is occurring -- that short-duration bonds are yielding more than long-duration bonds. * 15 Growth Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul This development shows itself in the spread. Traders often look at the 10-year/2-year Treasury spread. As this spread -- measured by the 10-year yield minus the 2-year yield -- approaches zero, investors start to grow leery. When it inverts, meaning the 2-year yields more than the 10-year, then investors get a bit finicky.That's what happened on Wednesday and that's what caused the selloff. Recession ImplicationsSome of you might be wondering, "what's all this hoopla about bond yields anyway?" Well, the hoopla comes from the fact that an inverted yield curve -- and in particular, a negative 10-year/2-year spread -- has historically preceded economic recessions with surprising reliability.Don't forget, when the algos see the negative spread on the 2-year/10-year or recession headlines start spreading, they start selling. That's just the way it is. It doesn't help that China's economic numbers aren't all that hot, while Europe's strongest member -- Germany -- hovers just above contraction territory.For argument's sake, let's assume that a U.S. recession is on the way, even though the U.S. still has a strong labor market and relatively healthy businesses. What does that mean for the stock market?Stocks tend to be forward looking, while economic readings are lagging indicators. So we should surely expect the market to be in trouble before a recession is actually on the books. However, that doesn't mean markets peak or decline directly after a 2-year/10-year inversion.This is noteworthy.Of the last five recessions, the yield curve inverted an average of 17 months before the start of the recession. At its fastest, it was 10 months early. At its slowest, it was 24 months -- two years full years.Referring to the time between the inversion and the recession as the "lag period," stocks performed well. The S&P 500 was positive four of the five times, recording gains of at least 11% on each of those four years. Three of those years boasted gains of more than 22%. The one year it didn't was amid the dot-com bust, a bubble we certainly aren't matching in U.S. equities at the moment.So while the worry is real, investors need to remember that the U.S. economy is still doing relatively well and that just because we have a brief 2-year/10-year inversion (so far), doesn't mean we're headed for the gallows tomorrow. Movers in the Stock Market TodayMacy's (NYSE:M) did well to rally off the lows, but the 13.3% decline was still enough to send shares to new 52-week lows. The company badly missed on earnings, reporting a profit of 28 cents per share vs. expectations of 45 cents per share. In-line revenue and a cut to management's full-year earnings outlook didn't help matters.Nordstrom (NYSE:JWN), Kohl's (NYSE:KSS), J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) and others heavily sold off in sympathy. Keep in mind, Walmart (NYSE:WMT) will report on Thursday too. It has been a stalwart in the retail space.Keeping with retail, Canada Goose (NYSE:GOOS) and The RealReal (NASDAQ:REAL) were hammered too. Canada Goose fell 7.5% even as revenue of $71.1 million scorched estimates of $41.1 million. Worsening profitability likely alarmed investors, despite the torrid revenue growth.For REAL, a top- and bottom-line earnings beat led to an initial surge of almost 20% in after-hours trading. That flipped to a 15% decline for the stock, as the recent IPO makes new lows. Traders can wait for a reversal before diving into this one.World Wrestling Entertainment (NYSE:WWE) was one of the few winners on the day. Shares climbed 1.1% after Rosenblatt analysts initiated the stock with a buy rating and $85 price target. Although, it's worth pointing out that this name is down 16% in the last three months and 23% in the last six.Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 15 Growth Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul * 5 More Cloud Stocks With Plenty of Potential * 5 Clean Energy ETFs to Buy for 2019 The post Stock Market Today: Are We About to Enter a Recession? appeared first on InvestorPlace.
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What a volatile week for equities. While the headlines may not show it, we had an up-and-down day in the stock market today. The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (NYSEARCA:SPY) fell 0.68% on Friday, but conflicting reports on trade had investors scratching their heads.Last week, the markets crept lower each day, with the steepest decline occuring Wednesday, July 31, when the Federal Reserve cut interest rates.InvestorPlace - Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsOn Monday, U.S. equities plunged as tensions flared between the U.S. and China. As tempers calmed, Wall Street staged a rebound.The SPY finished the week relatively flat, with the PowerShares QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:QQQ) ending slightly higher and the SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF (NYSEARCA:DIA) ending slightly lower.Clearly, it's been an eventful week for investors. Let's look at the Nasdaq Composite to get an idea of what to expect come Monday: Nasdaq Update Click to Enlarge On Thursday, we went through the "what-ifs" of the S&P 500. The QQQ doesn't look all that different.I love simple setups and it's actually what we have when looking at the QQQ chart above.We knew it was likely that the markets would struggle with the 50-day moving average, simply on account of how quickly it rallied from its lows.While the ETF sold off on Friday, it held the 100-day moving average at its lows and bounced nicely on the day. * 7 Stocks Under $7 to Invest in Now Now back toward the 50-day, this can go one of two ways.Bears will look to gain control on a break below the 100-day moving average. Below it and $181 is on the table. Should shorts press it lower and break Monday's low, the 200-day is possible.On the upside, bulls could push the QQQ over the 50-day and reclaim the 20-day moving average. If that occurs, $192.50 to $195 is possible. Keep it simple: Over the 20-day is good for bulls, below the 100-day is good for bears. Tough Week for Warren BuffettIt was a tough week for some of Warren Buffett's top holdings at Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.A, NYSE:BRK.B). Buffett's second-largest holding, Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), fell 3.1% over the past five days. His eighth-largest holding, JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) sank 2.4%. Fifth-largest in Buffett's portfolio, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC), dropped 2%. Buffett's seventh-largest holding, meanwhile, U.S. Bancorp (NYSE:USB) slipped 4.6%.Okay fine, so a number of bank stocks ended the week with only marginal losses, even though many were getting rocked at the start of the week. But none of it covers up the losses that Kraft Heinz (NYSE:KHC) and Teva Pharmaceuticals (NYSE:TEVA) logged. They dropped 17.2% and 10.6%, respectively.At just ~$300 million, Teva isn't that big of a position for Buffett. The flip side is that Berkshire has roughly the same number of shares as it did in the fourth quarter, according to the 13-F filings. With Teva down 55% on the year, this week's losses only added insult to injury. KHC is a much bigger holding, at No. 6 in the portfolio. That's despite the stock's 38% drop in 2019 and 55% fall over the last 12 months.Warren Buffett is still Warren Buffett, but he may want more than a Coke on Friday after the close. Movers in the Stock Market TodayYelp (NYSE:YELP) jumped over 5.5% on Friday after a better-than-expected earnings results. Shares are now teetering on an important level. Support is nearby, but a move back over Friday's highs could trigger an even further rally. Although the company grew revenue just 5.1% year-over-year and slightly missed expectations, investors are feeling good after management reaffirmed guidance.Yelp wasn't the only one rallying Friday, but there were a lot of losers.For starters, Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX) fell more than 12.5% on the day and made new 52-week lows, albeit barely. The move comes despite the company beating on top- and bottom-line earnings estimates. The worry? Future growth.A day after Lyft (NASDAQ:LYFT) beat estimates and kickstarted an 8% rally in Uber (NYSE:UBER), the latter is giving almost all of those gains on Friday, falling about 6% after reporting a quarterly loss of more than $5 billion.Holy moly, how is that even possible? A lot of it is stock-based compensation from the IPO, but still, how can anyone feel good about a headline like that? Here are the must-hold levels for Uber stock.While General Electric (NYSE:GE) didn't report earnings on Friday, shares still slid lower by more than 3.5%. That's now the stock's seventh day of decline in eight trading sessions. Interesting Mortgage TidbitWith U.S. mortgage rates at their lowest level in three years, some economists are saying it won't do much to help the housing market.According to Issi Romem, senior director of housing and urban economics at Zillow, "It's a bit of an added lease on life for this housing cycle. I don't think it's going to dramatically change anything."Even crazier though? Denmark citizens saw its rates for 20-year mortgages hit 0% this week. One bank even offered a negative interest rate of 50 basis points on 10-year mortgages.Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. 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text: Jeff, Iam in the same boat as you,with my drinking, it runs in my family,my mom died of alcohol related issues as my grandmother and my Brother, so Iam very careful of that fact!!When I quit music in the 70s to raise my family, I laid down a lotta stuff Pot,coke, and Alcohol, and felt it was part of my music life style, when I picked up my music once again in the late 80,s my wife was not at all happy,she thought I would go back to my old ways, But I found that I could play better without all that neg influnces, I still drink now and then, but I will not keep Beer or other stuff at my house,cause if its there I will drink it!! I have no control, but if its not there I don't get the urge!! Good Thinkin hope you will follow thru!!jeffl wrote:Hey Panhead, congrats on the life change! I really admire that kinda willpower. I've been contemplating knocking alcohol outa my diet after drinking a little more than moderately since I was in high school. I've never had any problems at work with it, 'cuz I only drink recreationally, but it used to cause problems at home about 10-15 years ago; and, now, I've been carrying about 30 pounds too much,greatly due to continual caloric intake via alcohol. I weigh about 210, and I'm 5'6". The main prob is that I have high blood pressure and I'm sure that nearly or totally eliminating alcohol and excercising regularly would retard the advancement of those BP issues.


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This is a comprehensive study on modality in one of the largest Turkic languages, Kazakh, as it is spoken in China. Kazakh is the official language of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is furthermore spoken by about one and a half million people in China in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County in Gansu Province.The method employed is empirical, i.e. data-oriented. The modal expressions in Kazakh are analyzed in a theoretical framework essentially based on the works of Lars Johanson. The framework defines semantic notions of modality from a functional and typological perspective. The modal volition, deontic evaluation, and epistemic evaluation express attitudes towards the propositional content and are conveyed in Kazakh by grammaticalized moods, particles and lexical devices. All these categories are treated in detail, and ample examples of their different usages are provided with interlinear annotation. The Kazakh expressions are compared with corresponding ones used in other Turkic languages. Contact influences of Uyghur and Chinese are also dealt with.The data used in this study include texts recorded by the author in 20102012, mostly in the northern regions of Xinjiang, as well as written texts published in Kazakhstan and China. The written texts represent different genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry and texts published on the Internet. Moreover, examples have been elicited from native speakers of Kazakh and Uyghur. The Appendix contains nine texts recorded by the author in the Kazakh-speaking regions of Xinjiang, China. These texts illustrate the use of many of the items treated in the study.
This is a comprehensive study on expressions of modality in one of the largest Turkic languages, Kazakh, as it is spoken in China. Kazakh is the official language of the Republic of Kazakhstan and is furthermore spoken by about one and a half million people in China in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and in Aksai Kazakh Autonomous County in Gansu Province.The method employed is empirical, i.e. data-oriented. The modal expressions in Kazakh are analyzed in a theoretical framework essentially based on the works of Lars Johanson. The framework defines semantic notions of modality from a functional and typological perspective. The modal volition, deontic evaluation, and epistemic evaluation express attitudes towards the propositional content and are conveyed in Kazakh by grammaticalized moods, particles and lexical devices. All these categories are treated in detail, and ample examples of their different usages are provided with interlinear annotation. The Kazakh expressions are compared with corresponding ones used in other Turkic languages. Contact influences of Uyghur and Chinese are also dealt with.The data used in this study include texts recorded by the author in 20102012, mostly in the northern regions of Xinjiang, as well as written texts published in Kazakhstan and China. The written texts represent different genres: fiction, non-fiction, poetry and texts published on the Internet. Moreover, examples have been elicited from native speakers of Kazakh and Uyghur.
The Appendix contains nine texts recorded by the author in the Kazakh-speaking regions of Xinjiang, China. These texts illustrate the use of many of the items treated in the study.
When children encounter new subjects in school, they are also faced with new ways of using language. Learning science thus means learning the language of science, and writing is one of the ways this is accomplished. The present study investigates writing in natural sciences in grades 5 and 8 in Swedish schools. Major theoretical influences for these investigations are found within the socio-cultural, dialogical and social semiotic perspectives on language use.
The study is based on texts written by 97 students, interviews around these texts and observations from 16 different classroom practices. Writing is seen as a situated practice; therefore analysis is carried out of the activities surrounding the texts. The student texts are analysed in terms of genre and in relation to their abstraction, density and use of expansions. This analysis shows among other things that the texts show increasing abstraction and density with increasing age, whereas the text structure and the use of expansions do not increase.
It is also argued that a central point in school writing must be the students' way of talking about their texts. Analysis of interviews with the students is thus carried out in terms of text movability. The results from this analysis indicate that students find it difficult to talk about their texts. They find it hard to express the main content of the text, as well as to discuss it's function and potential readers.
Previous studies argue that writing constitutes a potential for learning. In the material studied in this thesis, this potential learning tool is not used to any large extent. To be able to participate in natural sciences in higher levels, students need to take part in practices where the specialized language of natural science is used in writing as well as in speech.
In this paper I discuss the translation and commentary on the Song of Songs by the Karaite Japheth ben Eli (died ca 1005). The point of departure is the manuscript Uppsala O Nova 791, which was used by Paul Achilles Jung, the father of Carl Gustav Jung, as the basis for his dissertation in 1867 and later acquired by Uppsala University Library in 1982.
A Sargonic period cuneiform text containing a month name from the Old Semitic calendar attested e.g. at Abu Salabikh and Ebla is treated and commented on. An interpretation of the month name is proposed.
Publication of a messenger text in cuneiform writing from a private collection in Uppsala, Sweden. The text dates from the latter half of the Ur III period (c 2100-2000 BCE) and lists disbursements to a group of ten named and an unknown number of unlisted persons. The known modern history is described in brief.
Thousands of Sumerian and Old Akkadian personal names from 3rd millennium BCE Meso-potamia are known and documented. The present study inspects names containing the royal appellatives, Sumerian lugal and Akkadian śarrum. The study aims at uncovering the rela-tionships between personal names and the development of early historical kingship and reli-gious thought in the area.
An overview of Sumerian and Old Akkadian names and name-giving serves as a starting point for semantic investigations of lugal- and śarrum-names. Sumerian and Old Akkadian names are to a large extent meaningful, and the literal meaning can be used to arrive at an understanding of the symbolic value, which led to the coining of the name. Discussions rely on comparable passages of contemporary and later written traditions.
To facilitate discussion and comparisons between the languages, names are divided into semantic groups based on characteristic traits found in contemporary royal inscriptions and religious texts. Parallel constructions are noted whenever such constructions are known. Names are assigned human or divine referents when possible. A look at political and religious developments puts the distribution of certain name types over time and space into perspective. Local and regional traditions and types are displayed and related either to royal ideological traits or to theological speculation. Besides locally significant gods, a few other deities can be identified as referents in names. A brief statistical overview of different archives shows that names featuring the figure of the lugal experience an increase in popularity at the expense of other types.
A system of annotation gives approximate numbers for bearers of names belonging to the types investigated. Lists of attestations, which document date and archival context, form the basis for discussions and conclusions and make the material available for inspection and further exploration.
Analysis of a recently published year name from southern Mesopotamia dating to the Classic Sargonic period (ca 2240-2200 BCE). An overlooked parallel is presented. The syntax of year names written in syllabic Akkadian and with logographic Sumerian elements is discussed.
Review of an exhibition catalogue from the exhibit "Beyond Babylon" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, NY, Nov 15 2008-Mar 15 2009.
Review of a volume collecting papers presented at the conference "Who was king? Who was not king? The rulers and the ruled in the Ancient Near East", Prague, Apr 14-16, 2010.
Review of a monograph comprising a reworked doctoral dissertation. The volume under review attempts to present a synthesis of evidence of several decades of primarily French excavations in southern Iraq in the major centres of the Sumerian city-state of Lagaš; one of the historically best attested and most important Sumerian states.
Review of a monograph containing 337 texts, mainly from the Sargonic period, and written in Sumerian and Akkadian. The reviewed volume represents a cooperation between the Real Academia in Madrid and the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Iraq, and offers treatments and depictions of cuneiform tablets originally belonging in various archival contexts in the urban centre of Adab or nearby localities, along with a discussion of the history of Assyriological research into this area.
The name of a Sumerian divinity known from Early Dynastic (ca 2600-2350 BCE) Sumerian incantations from Fara and Ebla is analyzed from an equivalency in an Eblaite (ca 2400 BCE) lexical list. The lexical evidence is compared to the deity's potential function in in the incantations.
Three early Mesopotamian cuneiform documents are studied and treated. One is a contract dealing with the acquisition of fields in the Early Dynastic Sumerian city of Šuruppag (ca 2600 BCE); one is a foundation document written on a clay cone commemorating the building of a temple by Gudea, governor of the city-state of Lagaš (ca 2120 BCE); one is a small administrative text from the eighth year of the reign of the Ur III king Šu-Su'en (ca 2030 BCE). The barley to copper equivalency found in some Early Dynastic Šuruppag contracts is discussed based on information in the first text.
Memorial article over Orientalist and Near Eastern philologist Åke Waldemar Sjöberg, 1924–2014. Born in Sala, Sweden, educated in Uppsala and Heidelberg, active as professor and researcher in Chicago and Philadelphia. Curator of the Tablet Collections of the University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Editor of the Pennsylvania Sumerian Dictionary.
Bakhtiari, a Southwestern Iranian language in the Luri language continuum, is spoken by over a million people in the Zagros Mountains of Iran. Almost a century after Lorimer's (1922) publication on the phonology of Bakhtiari, the present study re-examines this topic in the light of contemporary linguistics, the study of lexicon and texts and, crucially, native speaker intuition. This new research clarifies some of the important questions left by Lorimer and in doing so, leads to surprising insights into the basic structure of the system, which shows some fundamental divergences from Middle and New Persian, and even from the other Luri languages.
The first part of the book situates the language within its larger geographic and genetic context, defines the language and its varieties, and provides a summary of research on the language. The second section, which constitutes the core of the study, is devoted to an in-depth analysis of the phonological system, including segmental phonology (inventory, contrast, allophonic processes and distribution), syllable structure and an array of morphophonological processes, as well as stress and intonation. The final three sections of the book comprise an interlinearized Bakhtiari folktale, tables of verb paradigms, and a semantically organized lexicon containing 1500 items. Together, these documents constitute the basis of the data analyzed in the phonological description and provide an integrated picture of related aspects of the language. Along with discussions of the typological contribution of the data and observations on their distinctness from Persian, the final chapters are important resources for the further study of the morphology, syntax, discourse structure and lexicon of Bakhtiari.
This paper presents the morphophonological effects of four suffixes on noun stem vowels in Kumzari: thesimple plural suffix -an, the existential plural clitic -in, the definite suffix -ō, and the indefinite suffix -ē.Two of the suffixes (-an and -ō) have an effect on the stress placement of their host stem. This results inan array of alternations which may be generalized as lengthening of the stem's final vowel and, in the caseof -ō, harmonization of the stem's final vowel to that of the suffix. The remaining two suffixes (the clitic-in and the suffix -ē) are included in this study to emphasize the role of stress placement in vowel alternationsin Kumzari: although -in and -ē are segmentally and semantically analogous to the first two suffixes– and, in the case of -ē, morphosyntactically equivalent – they have no effect on stress placement and consequentlydo not precipitate vowel lengthening or harmonization.
Laraki, a Southwestern Iranian language variety heavily influenced by Arabic, is spoken on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz. This study is a survey of language use by the Larakispeaking community and is based on a field trip conducted in January 2009. In our research, we provide an overview of the language community, define the language and its varieties, and examine patterns of language use, attitudes and vitality. Responses from speakers of Laraki provide a fascinating window into the ethnic identity of the Laraki community, most of whose ancestors come not from Iran, but from Arabia. While a lexicostatistical comparison of Laraki with Musandam Kumzari show a high degree of lexical similarity, recorded text tests (RTTs) reveal that intelligibility of Musandam Kumzari to speakers of Laraki is marginal. Taking linguistic considerations and speakers' perceptions into account, we conclude nonetheless that Laraki and Musandam Kumzari should be considered dialects of a single language, Kumzari. In our investigation of language use, a striking pattern of adaptive multilingualism emerges in which speakers of Laraki normatively select one of several languages (Laraki, Farsi, Arabic and at least one regional variety such as Qeshmi, Hormuzi or Bandari) according to domains of use and limitations in the proficiency of their audiences. Although use of the mother tongue is vigorous in domestic and traditional work-related domains, and speakers' attitudes toward their language are overwhelmingly positive, the small size of the language community and the history of social upheaval in the region place the community at risk.
This thesis presents the Chinese and European competition laws on abuse of dominant position. The thesis starts with an introduction, and goes on to present the purpose of the study, which is to determine the similarities and differences between the Chinese and European prohibitions on ADP.
After the introductory part, consisting of background, method, material and previos research, the respective prohibitions are described in different aspects. The aspects are namely system, purpose, scope of application, what constitutes dominance and what constitutes abuse. Thereafter, the two prohibitions are compared. In the comparison, similarities are presented such as similar purposes, similar scope of application, very similar in what constitutes a dominant position and abuse. The systematics however differ more, and so do the rules on extraterritorial application.
In the concluding remarks, the results of the thesis are highlighted and the author shortly analyses the results..
There are two related texts extant in Syriac written by the physician and commentator Sergius of Reshaina (d. 536) about the philosophy of Aristotle. This book provides a critical edition and a facing English translation of the shorter of these texts. The edition is based on the single preserved manuscript of the text (Berlin, Petermann I 9). An introduction to Sergius' life and works, and an analysis of the text in its intellectual context, is also provided. His writing is one of the earliest analyses on Aristotelian philosophy in the Syriac language and presents concepts that were taught at the Neoplatonist school of Ammonius Hermeiou (d. 517-526) in Alexandria.
Sergius received his philosophical and medical education in Alexandria and was active in the city of Reshaina as one of the first translators of profane Greek material into Syriac. He translated chiefly medical works by Galen, especially those that were studied in the Alexandrian school, but also the theological corpus of Pseudo-Dionysius. Sergius composed some original works on Aristotle's philosophy as well. Through his translation work and literary activity, he paved the way for the later engagement in medicine and Aristotelian philosophy among Syriac writers. His importance and influence is acknowledged by the historical testimonies to him, as well as by the numerous ways in which his works were read and used.
The text of Sergius, edited here, treats themes that are primarily found in Aristotle's Categories. After a preface, in which the author refutes potential criticism and justifies his writing, he begins his work with a traditional division of the philosophy into theory and practice with their respective subdivisions. He also presents the Platonist notion of universals, before introducing the ten categories of reality into which, according to him, Aristotle had arranged all existing things. However, Sergius discusses the categories of substance, quantity, quality, and relatives more extensively, since these four were considered to be the main categories. Many problems related to these categories are presented together with proposed solutions. Other topics described by Sergius are such as what is a distinctive property, the natural philosophers' view of the four elements, the modes of opposition and its difference from contrariety, and the five kinds of priority. Moreover, Sergius provides a relatively lengthy discussion of the nature of space and whether it belongs to the category of quantity. This discussion is based on the Alexandrian commentators' interpretations of Aristotle's Physics rather than the Categories. In the commentary section of this edition, Sergius' line of thought is clarified and compared to some Greek commentaries from the same tradition.
Uppsatsen belyser och presenterar den undersökning samt observation av den kinesiska revolutionära modelloperan Taking Tiger Mountain by Strategy som gjordes i syfte att identifiera modifikationer i själva operan utifrån följande aspekter: Operans manuskript i jämförelse mot dess ursprung i novellen Tracks in the Snowy Forest; på vilka en retorisk analys gjordes och kontextualiserades i kulturrevolutionära Kinas samtida politiska och kulturella klimat, samt identifikation av element från den traditionella teaterformen jingju i operan i egenskap av verktyg för framförande av budskap. Även denna aspekt sattes inom ovannämnda kontext för närmare observation och analys.


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Indore ranked cleanest city in India, Gonda in UP the dirtiest: Govt survey
Mysuru in Karnataka, which topped the list in the 2015 survey covering 73 million-plus cities, has slipped to number five in the list while Tiruchirapally in Tamil Nadu gets the sixth rank, followed by New Delhi Municipal Council at number seven. Union urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu announced the results today.
Cities in West Bengal have not been ranked as the Mamata Banerjee government did not participate in the Swachh Survekshan.
Though there cannot be absolute comparison between the rankings of 2016 and for 2017 since the parameters have been tweaked, it's evident from the results that six of the top 10 clean cities of 2017: Indore, Bhopal, Visakhapatnam, Surat, Tirupati and Vadodara have improved their sanitation rankings.
The criteria for this year's ranking included 45% marks for cities becoming open defecation free, solid waste management (including sweeping, collection, transportation and processing of garbage), education and capacity building. Another 25% marks was kept for field inspection and 30% for citizen feedback. At least 18 lakh citizens across the cities gave their feedback about the sanitation in their respective cities and towns.
According to the survey, four of the dirtiest cities are from UP, two each from Bihar and Punjab and one each from Uttarakhand and Maharashtra.
It shows that Jharkhand and Chattisgarh have emerged as the best performing states in Swachh Survekshan while UP and Bihar remain the biggest concerns. According to the results, 50 of the 62 cities/towns surveyed in UP are ranked 305 and below among all. UP's 41 cities and towns are among the bottom 100 cities. Varanasi is the only saving grace with a rank of 32.
In case of Bihar 19 of 27 cities and towns surveyed are ranked beyond 300 with best rank in the state being 147 for Biharsharif. The survey shows 15 of these 27 cities are among the bottom 100.
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While Gujarat, MP and Andhra Pradesh did well in sanitation rankings, Jharkhand and Chattisgarh emerge as the major success stories. NDMC and the three Municipal Corporations of East, South and North have significantly improved their rankings while Delhi Cantonment has reported substantial decline.
While East and South MCDs have improved over 2016 rankings, NDMC has slipped marginally.
Besides UP and Bihar, Rajasthan, Punjab and Kerala remain a cause of concern as well. In Rajasthan, 18 of 29 cities/towns surveyed are ranked beyond 300 and 13 are among the bottom 100. Best rank for the state being 171 for Bundi.
In the case of Kerala, of the nine cities surveyed in 2017, best rank for the state is 254 for Kozhikode (Calicut) and four are among the bottom 100.
Similarly, in Punjab out of the 16 cities/ towns surveyed, best rank for the state is 121 for SAS Nagar and seven among the bottom 100 ranks.
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The Michigan House of Representatives this week approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Bronna Kahle to ensure the safety of newborn babies surrendered by their parents in Michigan.
The bills passed with bipartisan support.
Since 2001, Michigan's Safe Delivery of Newborns law has allowed parents to surrender their newborns to a safe place instead of endangering their lives through abandonment. Over 200 babies have been safely surrendered in Michigan since the law was originally passed.
The bills would expand the Safe Delivery of Newborns to give parents the option to use a newborn safety device as a method to safely surrender their newborn child at to an employee at a hospital, fire station or police station. This is an extension of the arms of the emergency professional inside the building.
The devices are optional and privately funded.
"This plan takes the necessary steps to ensure the safety of the newborn and helps make sure that no mother feels like she has to abandon her child illegally again," said Kahle. "This gives the mom, who makes a critical decision to give up their child, the opportunity get that infant in a place that's safe and yet allows her total anonymity without fear of prosecution."
The device is a box installed in the walls of an emergency location that has heating and cooling features to keep newborns safe and comfortable. Sensors are attached that notify emergency personnel within seconds of an infant being left in one and also triggers a call to 9-1-1.
"These Safe Haven Boxes protect the child and provide a safe and legal alternative to abandonment," Kahle said. "They are installed into the wall of a fire department or a hospital and are climate controlled. It is a little bassinet like the ones that are used in the newborn units of a hospital."
The bills also change the definition of a newborn from 72 hours old to not more than 30 days old. This gives parents up to 30 days to safely, legally and anonymously surrender their child to the care of professionals.
Monica Kelsey, a firefighter with the Woodburn Fire Department in Indiana, and founder of the Safe Haven Baby Boxes, testified in support of Kahle's bill.
House Bills 5750, 5953-54 are sent to the Senate for its consideration.


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Today would have been my mother's 75th birthday. Since her death, I have ordered flowers to be placed on her grave for the Memorial Day holiday which was so significant to her. As a child, I can remember Mom's emotional connection to this holiday. She would make sure there were flowers placed on the graves of her parents each year and in her honor, I have continued the tradition. It is by chance that her birthday falls on the Memorial Day weekend this year so the flowers are there for both occasions.
The cemeteries in our area are decorated so beautifully with American flags during the weekend. I packed my camera and headed to Turlock Memorial Park this afternoon to take a few shots. While I was there, I visited with my friends who had just laid their father to rest on Tuesday. I enjoyed the visit and feel blessed to have shared the experience with them.
While I was there… I felt an overwhelming feeling of peace. I've never been one to visit loved one in a cemetery, but I was touched by all that I witnessed today. There were so many families there today. Some laying flowers, some just walking around, and some just sitting quietly… all with a quiet reverence.


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I was driving to my host home in LA and my car suddenly died.. In the middle of the road... Yup completely blocking traffic. Numerous people were yelling and using choice words to express their frustration toward me( not knowing I was in a car that wouldn't start). One car honked repeatedly and I thought they might hit me just out of rage. She pulled up next to me and continued to scream at me and say I needed to stop blocking traffic(I thought for a sec she might let the full rage out right then and there).
I looked at her and calmly explained why I couldn't move and she sarcastically mocked me as if I was making it up. As she angrily drove off I prayed God would bless her & make her day better. About 5 min past and the SAME woman came toward the car,(to be honest... I thought she was going to hurt me at first) then I saw her eyes, they had softened she said "can I help you" I was in shock...was this the same woman!?
She explained as she drove away she had a thought "If that was my daughter how wld I treat her" I instantly teared up realizing God heard my prayer to bless her!! I explained what those words meant to me since my mom had died of stomach cancer and whenever things go wrong...I miss her. I then had a word of knowledge about her back pain, asked if I cld pray for her and she said "yes, I am a woman of God too". I instantly felt chills... Thank you God that she repented for the way she treated me, though many cursed me she came back and made it right when God told her too. Then she asked if I needed money, she gently recommended I exit the car because it was unsafe. I hugged her and genuinely felt the Fathers love! I am blown AWAY... God is so kind. As I waited for the car to work again I got to pray for 3 more people. God works all things together for the good of those who love HIM.


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Basic 433HMZ 1 zone wireless ON/OFF thermostat
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What You Missed at 2016's Interior Plantscape Symposium
I've been to a lot of industry events in my years as a horticulture professional, but this recent two day Interior Plantscape Symposium hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and AmericanHort, was a special continuing education treat.
Held at the incredibly beautiful Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the immense floral spring back drop was a sight to behold.
I attended the separate Green Plants for Green Buildings (GPGB) Economics of Biophilia course, taught by the effervescent Jan Goodman. And although it was an intense 4 hours, it was very informative and thorough. For more information on upcoming GPGB CEU programs visit the Train the Trainer page on their website.
It was a full day Thursday with other breakout sessions including a living wall workshop, how to build super teams, awesome managers and customer relations, as well as business and sales coaching, bio-release demonstrations, water wise techniques, website tips and a plethora of industry conversations, by this well attended and enthusiastic group. I met young aspiring horticulturists, maintenance technicians, interiorscape owners, landscape architects, university plant and science educators and sales consultants. And, I felt very fortunate to be among so many long time interiorscapers (30 years plus). What an inspiration you all continue to be.
The special attention each vendor and sponsor gave to this event was a welcome bonus too. Each giving their time and knowledge, unselfishly to all.
The highlight of my day was keynote speaker Dr. Param Srikantia, Professor at Baldwin Wallace University and author of "The Architecture of Human Greatness: Alternative Visions for Leadership in a Global Era." Dr. Srikantia gave two very poignant talks. He touched me deeply with his talk on how most of us are "sleep walking" thru life and how mechanistic, not naturalistic a society we've become. He touched on how knowledge has become more important than mystery and how it can distance us from each other. True presence, like nature, is a gift and we could all benefit from being aware and reveling in its mystery. He quoted from the many teachings of renowned spiritual teacher, Osho, and also mentioned, "The Irony of the Rat Raced Explained." I urge you to Google it if you've never read or heard this story. He brought that message home on a level we all could appreciate.
And last, but not least by any stretch of the imagination was Longwood Gardens itself. Oh my, I get a little verklempt just writing this and looking over all my photographs. I've been to many arboretums and public / private gardens, but this one was just remarkable. Never have I experienced such a lovely botanical garden. It's a must see and not just in the spring. I'm certain it is breathtaking during any season. Director, Paul Redman, and staff have done one heck of a job, including the folks in the kitchen who prepared an array of delectable meals, snacks and beverages for us to enjoy.
Regardless where the 2017 Interior Plantscape Symposium will be (fingers crossed – Longwood), I highly recommend adding this to your calendar. There is so much to learn and the benefits from the camaraderie of our diverse plant industry will repay itself greatly.
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If I can just… turn it all off.. That would be great. So very fucking great..
I feel like no matter how much I try to control even the smallest things, no matter how hard I try and limit myself and keep things at a distance- Chaos and everything far from what I wanted comes from my attempts.
I wanted him around, I wanted him to fall in love with his child, I needed the help.
I wasn't prepared to have him here, back in my bed, doing everything like we used to, yet far from being his again. And worse- knowing that I'm very much his whilst knowing he's never mine.
I hate myself for so willingly letting him keep my heart, knowing what he's done. I hate myself for loving him unconditionally. I hate that my other half will forever have me (whether he wants me or not) when I have to watch from the outside while he seems to desperately do everything but be mine.
How do you function, even breathe, when it feels like you've torn up your soul to give it away?
I see how he looks at me.. I covet when he curls over me and kisses my shoulder… But this is all a messy game of house.. I'm so scared to see how this is going to end, because I know once he figures it out and gets on his feet again- I'm nobody. This not talking to other girls, not going out and partying or sleeping around is out of courtesy of me since it can't be hidden while living here.. It's not done for anything else other than to keep things moving smoothly.
Sometimes I feel so.. normal with him.. Sometimes the way he's around me, I feel like he really does still love me, that those murmured sweet things said were true..And then other times I'm abruptly reminded that we are nothing.. I feel like a convenience some nights.. And others I feel like I'm clinging to something that is far from ever being true again..
I wish I was a normal girl.
I wish that I knew how to love someone without making their lives hell on earth.
I just wish someone could wholeheartedly enjoy being around me..
Because I'm falling apart trying so desperately to be loved the way that I love, knowing that I never will be. I'm too difficult, I talk too much, I'm too possessive, I have control issues that only my therapist is just barely starting to understand… I am so so broken..
And I hate myself for being so.. Because I will never be what he needs. I will never be the kind of person he needs in his life to grow and become the man his son needs. I am far from the life and woman he deserves.. Even after everything he's done to me, I feel far from what he deserves.. I'm just another crazy, controlling, messed up, conversation stealing woman he has to endure in his life. His family is right to hate me.. If only they knew how much I hate myself..
I can't blame anyone but myself. Not Karma, Fate, Mom. No one but myself.. I ruined my life.. I fought so damned hard to not become my mother, yet here I am. Even willing to never remarry or get serious with someone else because of how messed up I am.
Why fall in love again with someone who will only leave when I'm too much?
I'm too much.. And that's why I wish I could just shut it all off…


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Orange-Flavored Jack-o-Lantern Shakes by Artsy Momma
Halloween Chocolate Bark by Today's Frugal Mom
Pretzel Bones Recipes by Simplee Thrifty
Halloween Orange Scream Milkshake by Flour on My Face
Halloween Graveyard Treat with Fanta and Oreos by Organized 31
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Spider Web Cupcakes by Spaceships and Laser Beams
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Halloween Bat Cupcakes by Spaceships and Laser Beams
Halloween Pumpkin Spice Popcorn Munch by Fluster Buster
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