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This is Part 1 about 501c3.
Part 2 is: The Harlot Lies - 501c3 Rides the Beast
Plz hear Pt2. Heed Christs words! Render to Caesar what is his, but not Gods.
This controversial subject is bound to step on toes, but it is better to speak the truth in love…love for God and love for His people than to be silent and a people pleaser.
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. [Gal 1:10]
Do the 501c3 churches serve two masters?
No man can serve two masters: for either he will the one, and the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. [Mat 6:24; Lk 16:13]
"[A corporation is] an artificial person or legal entity created by or under the authority of the laws of a state." Black's Law Dictionary West Publishing Company, 1991; 6th Edition, page 340
"[An artificial person is] a nonhuman entity that is created by law and is legally different owning its own rights and duties." Black's Law Dictionary West Publishing Company, 1910; 2nd Edition
The discussion will be about what 501c3 is and what it entails; how it limits, benefits and categorizes 'churches', and why it makes the State 'lord', rather than Jesus Christ Lord. There is a real divide regarding whether or not the founding fathers such as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, George Washington et al were Christian or not. Historical facts prove that these men were not the men of faith that most perceive them as.
Now the Spirit speaks expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; [1Tim 4:1]


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Parts of Speech
Root Word (Etymology)
a primitive root
Dictionary Aids
TWOT Reference: 1809
KJV Translation Count — 29x
The KJV translates Strongs H1 in the following manner: fruitful (19), increased (3), grow (2), beareth (1), forth (1), bring fruit (1), make fruitful (1)
Outline of Biblical Usage
1. to bear fruit, be fruitful, branch off
a. (Qal) to bear fruit, be fruitful
b. (Hiphil)
1. to cause to bear fruit
2. to make fruitful
3. to show fruitfulness, bear fruit
Strong's Definitions
parah, paw-raw'; a primitive root; to bear fruit (literally or figuratively): — bear, bring forth (fruit), (be, cause to be, make) fruitful, grow, increase.
Concordance Results Using KJV
And God blessed them, saying, Be H6509, and multiply, and fill the waters in the seas, and let fowl multiply in the earth.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be H6509, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.
H6509 H6509 with thee every living thing that is with thee, of all flesh, both of fowl, and of cattle, and of every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth; that they may breed abundantly in the earth, and be H6509, and multiply upon the earth.
And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be H6509, and multiply, and replenish the earth.
And you, be ye H6509, and multiply; H6509 H6509 abundantly in the earth, and multiply therein.
And I will H6509 thee exceeding H6509, and I will H6509 nations of thee, and kings shall come out of thee.
And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will H6509 him H6509, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will H6509 him a great nation.
And he removed from thence, and digged another well; and for that they strove not: and he called the name of it Rehoboth; and he said, For now the LORD hath made room for us, and we shall be H6509 in the land.
And God Almighty bless thee, and H6509 thee H6509, and multiply thee, that thou mayest be a multitude of people;
And God said unto him, I am God Almighty: be H6509 and multiply; a nation and a company of nations shall be of thee, and kings shall come out of thy loins;

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Premier League Preview – Goals galore at Anfield
Liverpool and Manchester City meet in the Premier League's game of the weekend for a clash that promises to produce plenty of fireworks.
The Reds were irresistible at times when they beat Stoke 4-1 on Tuesday while a day earlier the Citizens eventually showed their class to overcome a stubborn Hull side 3-0.
Jurgen Klopp's men head into the weekend second in the standings, a single point ahead of their visitors, and will be looking to extend their run of 16 Premier League home games without defeat.
A home win is 27/20 and having taken the points on their last three outings, the Reds will be confident of adding to that fine tally, especially having done the domestic double over City last term.
Playmaker Philippe Coutinho will again miss out but Liverpool's squad remains awash with goals and former City striker Daniel Sturridge could start.
The England striker is 31/20 to net anytime while one man who will definitely be given the nod is top scorer Sadio Mane, who is 19/10 in the same market.
City are still finding their feet under Pep Guardiola but are boosted by the return of Sergio Aguero following a four-match ban. The Argentine is unlikely to be fully fit but will relish the chance of taking on a Liverpool defence missing talisman Joel Matip.
Aguero is 9/2 to break the deadlock with ComeOn! while his side are 21/10 to claim a fourth straight win in the Premier League, with the draw 49/20.
Goals have often been on the agenda for both teams this season and with the sides so inconsistent at the back, this could be a high-scoring affair.
Over 2.5 goals have been scored in 10 of the last 11 matches between these two but with so much attacking talent, the 6/4 ComeOn! are offering for over 3.5 goals looks like it holds far more value.
Klopp is one of just two managers to have beaten a Guardiola-coached side on more than two occasions and that could give his men an edge in what is sure to be an entertaining encounter.
A Liverpool win and both sides to score at 51/20 may well be the best bet although those eyeing extra value may decide to take a punt on a repeat of last season's 3-0 win for Liverpool at 20/1.
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Caffeine, in a natural source like coffee beans, can be very beneficial for your health naturally if used wisely. Not only does it help many people perk up in the morning, it has a beneficial way of perking up your blood vessels as well. Past research has proven that a moderate usage of the beverage can help with cardiovascular health. Although many scientists do not know the exact reason as to why it seems to give such a health benefit, but of course that is the case with many herbal therapeutics. This is why we need more research to be done when dealing with green medicine such as the caffeine in coffee beans in order to be a productive natural herbal therapy.
Although, it does seem this study was rather small. We really need something a lot more detailed in order to get more precise results in regards to most research studies. The study only involved 27 people who did not regularly drink coffee. The researchers in Japan, Tsutsui and his colleagues, had the participants drink five ounces of either regular with caffeine for the test group, or decaffeinated for the control group. The participants then had their left index fingers measured for reactive hyperaemia, in order to figure out how well the vascular function in the blood vessels worked. Then, two days later, the researchers repeated the same procedure with a different brand of coffee.
The findings from the small Caffeine study resulted in a 30% increase in vascular function compared to the control group. This means that the participants blood pressure raised slightly but decreased in the index finger, although their heart rates stayed the same.
Sure the benefit of caffeine is not only in coffee, but it is also in energy drinks (at very high levels) and other caffeinated drinks. The one thing that is extremely important to remember though, is that if your sensitive to caffeine you should not be fiddling with such things that could ultimately have a negative affect on your health, instead of a benefit. One safer way to obtain caffeine in smaller amounts would be to drink green teas. These natural plant leaves do carry a smaller caffeine content than coffee does, along with other beneficial health benefits. If you talk to a well-trained, and certified herbalist, they can give you better options if you are looking for a lighter dosage of caffeine for your health.
What is interesting is how the chemical that is derived from caffeine called zanthene derivatives, that is given to patients with failing hearts in intensive care, but keep in mind for those of you who drink five to six cups or more a day, this can have a negative affect and even give one heart palpitations. So, yes this an interesting medicine to harness if used appropriately and according to researchers, it may also be another way to help heart disease patients.
There is also another trend that people may think is perfectly safe, but in the end does have some serious medical concerns, especially when abused. There is the variety of caffeine pills that people can buy at most vitamin and supplement stores. These pills have caffeine derived from coffee, and many other sources in order to make the strength desired. There are some reports of improved performance, but it gives a nasty punch in the end with chronic fatigue problems. Runners seem to like it for a final boost, but as for other exercise regimes, most do not recommend it's usage.
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State budgets $5 million towards formerly incarcerated student programs
The funding will provide resources for staff, access to community college courses, and one-on-one services to assist this unique population earn their degrees or certificates
Bradford request secures community college matching grant funding towards correctional institution reentry, higher education programs
SACRAMENTO – Gov. Jerry Brown has signed the final state budget that includes a budget request by Sen. Steven Bradford, D-Gardena, which will provide $5 million to California Community Colleges seeking to create programs and dedicate staff to improve chances for formerly incarcerated students.
"For far too long we have been investing our dollars in the business of punishing and locking-away individuals, instead of focusing on what really works to rehabilitate offenders and stop cycles of crime," said Bradford. "While this modest, one-time funding is not the ultimate solution to preventing crime, it is a significant step towards using our funding more wisely and focusing on strategies that are proven to have a positive impact on communities."The $5 million will be allocated to the Office of the Chancellor of the California Community Colleges and awarded to participating community colleges through a competitive, matching grant of no less than $50,000. The funding will be used to establish on-campus programs or programs within our correctional institutions, to help individuals with their reentry and higher education goals.
The funding will provide resources for staff, access to community college courses, and one-on-one services to assist this unique population earn their degrees or certificates, transfer to four-year universities, contribute to local and state economies, and reduce recidivism rates across California.
"We appreciate the efforts of Senator Steven Bradford in securing the necessary funding to support community colleges that are building programs for formerly incarcerated individuals or providing face-to-face instruction to community college students in custody," said Compton College President, Dr. Keith Curry. "These programs provide a second chance for students and will help close the achievement gaps in access and success for this underrepresented student group. With additional funding and support, Compton College's award-winning Formerly Incarcerated Students in Transition (F.I.S.T.) program can hopefully become a model for other California community colleges."
Added Bradford, "The fact of the matter is 96 percent of individuals serving time in our state prison system will eventually be released. Out of that 96 percent, nearly two-thirds will recidivate. Education remains one of the single greatest factors for creating opportunities and pathways that do not lead back to jail or prison and I'm proud of the governor's support for the work we are doing in Senate District 35."


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Samsung Seeking Redemption with Launch of Galaxy S8
Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S8 flagship smartphone and hopes to regain market leadership from Apple after it was forced to withdraw its fire-prone Note 7s. The S8 is Samsung's first premium device since the Note 7 controversy last October, only two months after its launch, due to several combustion issues. There are two versions of the Galaxy S8, one with a 6.2-inch (15.75 cm) curved screen and the other, a 5.8-inch curved screen, which are the largest to date for Samsung's premium smartphones. The devices are slightly longer but comparable in width to their predecessors. The S8 features Bixby, Samsung's new artificial intelligence service, and features include a voice-commanded assistant system similar to Apple's Siri. There is also a new facial recognition application that lets users unlock their phones by looking at them. The phones will go on sale on April 21. (Reuters)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk Launches Company to Connect Computers and Human Brains
In a page out of a science fiction novel, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has formed a new company that will develop technology to let human brains communicate directly with computers. Neuralink is focused on creating devices that can be implanted in the human brain to eventually allow humans to merge with software and keep up with advancements in artificial intelligence. One of the enhancements could be improved memory. Already, a small number of people have implants to help reduce the effects of Parkinson's, epilepsy and other neurodegenerative diseases. However, very few have the implants placed inside their skull. This is due in part to the fact operating on the human brain is very dangerous and invasive and used as a last resort. (The Verge, via The Wall Street Journal)
U.S. Senate Votes to Overturn Internet Privacy Rule
By a narrow vote (50-48) along party lines, the U.S. Senate has overturned regulations requiring internet service providers (ISPs) to do more to protect customers' privacy. The Federal Communications Commission in October approved rules last fall under then-President Barack Obama stipulating that ISPs would need to obtain consumer consent before using precise geolocation, financial information, health information, children's information and web browsing history for advertising and internal marketing. The vote was a victory for internet providers such as AT&T, Comcast and Verizon, which had strongly opposed the rules. The bill next goes to the U.S. House of Representatives, but it was not clear when they would take up the measure. (Reuters)
Intel Buys Self-Driving Tech Firm Mobileye for $15 Billion
In a move to enter the autonomous driving market, Intel has announced plans to purchase self-driving tech firm Mobileye for $15 billion – the largest ever acquisition of an Israeli tech company. Mobileye makes computer vision, machine learning, data analysts, and mapping technology for advanced driver assisted systems and autonomous driving. Intel said the acquisition will position it as a "leading technology partner for the fast-growing market for highly and fully autonomous vehicles." With Mobileye under its wing, Intel said it will be able to "accelerate innovation for the automotive industry." The chip maker estimates the vehicle systems, data and services market will reach $70 billion by 2030. (PC Magazine, TechCrunch)
WikiLeaks Publishes CIA Hacking Documents
Anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks published thousands of pages of internal CIA discussions about hacking techniques it used over several years, raising concerns over the security of consumer electronics and putting another US agency in an uncomfortable spotlight. The transcripts showed that CIA hackers could infiltrate iPhones, Android devices and other gadgets to get text and voice messages before encryption software was used. WikiLeaks also maintained the CIA, in partnership with other US and foreign agencies has been able to bypass the encryption on messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal. The source of the leak is believed to be a disaffected inside employee, investigators believe. Security experts had differing opinions about how damaging the revelations could be to US cyber espionage. Many said that while harmful, they are not as significant as the revelations from former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden in 2013 of mass NSA data collection. (Reuters, The New York Times)
IBM, Salesforce Form Partnership to Blend Watson AI With Einstein CRM
IBM and Salesforce announced a partnership to deliver IBM consulting services across Salesforce's Einstein and its Watson artificial intelligence businesses. Now, Salesforce's Intelligent Customer Success platform will contain insights from Watson, and will blend Einstein's customer relationship data with the unstructured and structured data stored in Watson. This includes weather, healthcare, financial services and retail data. ""Within a few years, every major decision—personal or business—will be made with the help of AI and cognitive technologies," said Ginni Rometty, chairman, president and chief executive officer, IBM, in a statement. She added that IBM "expects Watson will touch one billion people—through everything from oncology and retail to tax preparation and cars." Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of Salesforce said in a statement that "The combination of Einstein and Watson will make businesses smarter and our customers more successful." The alliance with IBM, he added, is "the best of both worlds." (TechCrunch, IBM)
AWS Outage That Impacted Multiple Websites Caused by Human Error
Amazon attributed a service disruption to S3 (Simple Storage Service), part of AWS, to human error. An employee on the S3 team was working on an issue with the billing system and meant to only take a few servers offline, but incorrectly entered the command and removed a much larger set of server, according to the company. Among the affected websites were Quora, Business Insider, newsletter provider Sailthru, Slack, Adobe, Coursera, Medium and Giphy, an image host for several publisher websites. Amazon S3 is used by around 148,213 websites, and 121,761 unique domains, according to data tracked by SimilarTech, and its popularity as a content host concentrates specifically in the U.S. In analyzing the outage in Forbes, Moor Insights & Strategy founder Patrick Moorhead said it underscores a problem not with Amazon, but with enterprise users who don't fully consider the implications of moving key workloads to the cloud. (CNN, TechCrunch, CIO Today)


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EDWARD ANCOURT ALCAZAR D'HIVER / ARMAND BEN. Circa 1873.
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Armand Ben pioneered the stage character of the gommeux at his 1873 performance at L'Horloge "je cherche Lodoskaïa." The stereotype of "a young man who pushed the sake of elegance to the ridiculous," not only dressing in the most eccentric way but also singing the most kitschy and awful songs, was an inspiration for Libert who went on to great success within the genre. So much so that the gommeux became a craze. Another historical footnote about Armand is that he was the only black gommeux in the history of the French café-concerts. Edward Ancourt is perhaps best known for printing the major lithographic posters of Pierre Bonnard and Toulouse-Lautrec, but he was printing and designing posters from his lithography company from very early on. In an 1891 catalogue published by the dealer Ed. Sagot, several of Ancourt's early posters for Paris' show business venues are advertised. This poster is an exceptional association piece between two disparate but wonderful artistic entrepreneurs of their time. Le Café-Concert p. 345.
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CONTEXT: Interventions for adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH) are increasingly using mobile phones but may not effectively report evidence.
BACKGROUND: Socio-economic development in Vietnam has resulted in increased internal migration particularly among young women seeking employment opportunities in cities.
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effects of a mobile phone-based intervention on postnatal maternal health behavior and maternal and infant health in a middle-income country.
UNLABELLED: Background Patient information leaflets (PILs) are widely utilised within publically funded sexual health clinics to deliver sexual health-related information (SHRI); however, their continued value to clients in the era of social media is unclear.
BACKGROUND: There is increasing evidence that mobile phone health interventions ("mHealth") can improve health behaviors and outcomes and are critically important in low-resource, low-access settings.
Information and Communications Technology (ICT) offers enormous opportunity and innovation to improve public health and health systems.This paper explores the intersections between mHealth and sexual and reproductive health and rights in both policy and practice.
BACKGROUND: There is a high unmet need for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) information and services among youth (ages 15-24) worldwide (MacQuarrie KLD. Unmet Need for Family Planning among Young Women: Levels and Trends 2014).
mHealth Evidence is expanding to include grey literature in the growing body of evidence.
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Florida offers nature and outdoor enthusiasts a plethora of different ecosystems and natural settings to explore through its system of parks and preserves. You can explore islands, creeks, marshes and coastlands all without leaving the state. Bring a picnic, go kayaking or bicycling, enjoy birdwatching and observing wildlife and learn about the history and nature of Florida's rich and diverse natural landscapes. Before heading out to visit any of the Florida's parks, be sure to call ahead to check on the hours each park is open to the public or if camping is available, should you wish to stay overnight. It may be wise to check about parking and any potential entrance or parking fees. Lastly, be sure to check the weather at the park over the time period in which you plan to visit. With that in mind, here are some of the most popular, beautiful and eclectic parks to visit in Florida.
Biscayne National Park
Located a one hour drive north of Miami, this 173,000 acre park offers some of the best snorkeling in Florida, covering shorelines of mangroves, the northern section of the Florida Keys, most of Biscayne Bay and the northernmost part of the third biggest system of coral reefs in the world. Canoes and kayaks are also available for rental. Camping is available for a fee on Boca Chita Key and Elliott Key. Visitors here can also explore the last seven stilt homes of Stiltsville as well as Convoy Point, the headquarters of the park, featuring picnic sites, tours led by a ranger, an interpretive trail and the Dante Fascell Visitor Center and Gallery.
Dry Tortugas National Park
Located in Key West, it takes a two-hour boat ride about 70 miles offshore to reach this popular kayaking destination. Overseen by the National Park Service, this site features Fort Jefferson, a former 19th century prison and military base outside the walls of which a small camping site is set. Here, visitors can also enjoy shallow coral reefs featuring moray eels, barracuda and a range of tropical fish.
Everglades National Park
Declared a Wetland of International Importance, an International Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site, the Florida Everglades, also known as the River of Grass, features an extensive network of lush swampland covering 1.5 million acres known for its alligator population. Among these public entry points into the Florida Everglades experience are Corkscrew Swamp, Big Cypress, Shark Valley Visitor Center and the Gator Trail and Chokoloskee Island.
Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park
Located 25 miles northwest outside of Okeechobee, this 54,000 acre park offers exposure to a wide array of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, gopher tortoises, crested caracara, great blue heron, wading birds and red-shouldered hawks. It also features Seven-Mile Slough and its resident alligators, wildflower fields, old windmills and ponds.
Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
Located on over 140,000 acres, this park was originally built as a buffer between civilian society and the rocket-launching operations of the early American space program. It features a seven-mile drive called the Black Point Drive Loop that meanders through an assortment of ecosystems boasting eclectic wildlife including over 50 songbird, waterfowl, raptor and shorebird species.
Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve
Covering both St. Johns and Flagler counties, this park is part of the 73,000 acre Guano Tolomato Matanzas (GTM) National Estuarine Research Reserve. It offers birding and kayaking along a paddling trail that is perfect for beginners.
Princess Place Preserve
Set along the Palm Coast and also part of the GTM Reserve, this park offers 1,500 acres of historic and romantic landscape along the Pellicer Creek and Matanzas River. It features what is perhaps the only example of authentic 1900s Adirondack style construction inside Florida. It also boasts the premiere in-ground swimming pool in the state, its water sourced from an artesian spring. Biking, hiking, birding and relatively primitive camping are all available here.
Rice Creek Conservation Area
Located in Palatka, this park features a 1700 era timber and rice plantation. Follow dikes and ditches along a rich native landscape filled with tall trees, including the state's eighth largest cypress, and lush ferns.
Talbot Island State Parks
Located in Jacksonville, this is actually seven parks and preserves in one, spanning the whole system of the Talbot Islands. Each one of the parks is unique in its own right. Yellow Bluff Fort Historic State Park features ruins of the Civil War. Pumpkin Hill Creek Preserve State Park offers great kayaking. Amelia Island State Park offers beaches ideal for horseback riding. The remaining four parks in this system are George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, Big Talbot Island State Park and Little Talbot Island State Park.
Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
More commonly known as Jacksonville's Central Park, this 46,000 acres of wetlands, marshes, rivers, islands and creeks is more than five times larger than its New York namesake. This place is replete with history, featuring Fort Caroline, a reconstructed fort and Fort George Island's Kingsley Plantation, a restored plantation.
Pet Friendly Parks
Florida's parks are not just for people to enjoy either. There are over 700,000 acres of parkland in Florida that welcomes your pets to visit with you. These include Miccosukee Canopy Road Greenway in Tallahassee, Jonathan Dickinson State Park in Hobe Sound, Alderman's Ford Nature Preserve in Tampa, North Bay Trail in St. Petersburg and Riverwalk in Fort Lauderdale


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I'm Jayne and I am a Vinyasa Flow Yoga teacher and Strala Yoga Guide. My classes are a dynamic Vinyasa Flow combined with Strala, integrating alignment, core work, and breathing techniques with basic poses and creative sequencing. My classes are all about moving with ease, creating space and feeling good. I encourage students to turn their gaze inward during their practice to create a moving meditation and to tune in to what the body needs right at that moment.


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California State University-San Bernardino is a higher education institution located in San Bernardino County, CA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at California State University-San Bernardino were General Business Administration & Management (877 degrees awarded), General Psychology (493 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (288 degrees).
In 2016, 4,419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at California State University-San Bernardino. 61.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.2% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were hispanic or latino (2,134 degrees), 2.33 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (914 degrees).
The median undergraduate tuition at California State University-San Bernardino is $5,472, which is $-14,688 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,160).


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- August 24, 2018
- Posted by: mdeepak
- Category: Group Discussion
Bullet train is one of the most ambitious projects in India, which will run between Mumbai to Ahmadabad. Bullet train is a joint project of India and Japan and the estimated Cost for the entire corridor is Rs.1, 08,000 Crore. Due to this big amount of fund many peoples are not in the favor of this project, there is a protest arising that India needs a better train, not the bullet train. But bullet train will open a new fast transport facility to the public it's an ambitious project of India. Bullet train or better train is now a big topic to a discussion in our country.
Let's start today's GD topics: Do we really need a bullet train?
Why bullet trains are needed:
- High-speed transport: India is a big nation and the need to speed transport has become a necessity. Air transport is a good and faster option but the travel cost and capacity are not affordable for everyone. Bullet train will fulfill the requirement.
- Bullet train will save a lot of time with its increasable speed to travel 350 km in just I hour. It will create a new class of passenger in India.
Existing train system is now under very pressured. The infrastructure is also some decade old is this existing system running long distance trains are not an easy task. Bullet train can solve this problem.
- Employment: The bullet train project is expected to create 4,000 direct job opportunities, along with 20,000 indirect jobs. 20,000 construction workers will also be employed during the setup period of Ahmedabad-Mumbai bullet train.
- Urban expansion: New bullet train stations set to come up along the route will attract urban growth. This will again shift the pressure of urbanization from the existing urban centers.
- Environmental: In the backdrop of increasing concerns over environmental pollution and degradation of fossil fuels, energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, high-speed electric trains emit an eighth and a fifth of carbon dioxide as against automobiles and airplanes per passenger km, respectively.
- Enhanced Safety: High-Speed Railways' safety record is remarkable. With a 2,500-km network, providing high frequency, up to 14 trains per hour, the Shinkansen/Bullet train ever since its inception has maintained a unique record of no fatal accident.
Why bullet train project is a waste of many:
- Running bullet train will be a loss to the railway economy because maintaining and transport charges are not cost effective.
- A project report by the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad estimates that at least 1 lakh passengers at fares approximately Rs. 1,500 per 300 km would be required daily for the project to break even. The cost of airfare between the two cities is around Rs. 2,500. With comparable fare to airways, the project doesn't seem to serve the purpose.
- The complexity of the project also arises due to a variety of socio-economic implications like land acquisition, rehabilitation, and environmental concerns.
- Bullet train project in India would be a massively expensive involving enormous public expenditure that India cannot afford as a huge public investment is needed in social infrastructure and poverty eradication.
- With a majority of Indian population traveling in sleeper class or lower class for thousands of kilometers the project will be benefiting only international corporates, local contractors and a small number of aspirational elites indulging in luxury travel.
- With the advent of new technologies like Hyperloop Transportation Technologies which propose to make travel as fast as 760 miles per hour, investing a humongous capital on bullet train seems a cursory and outdated. This type of technology will give equal benefit in much cost-effective manner.
Bullet train is running in all developed country if India is also dreaming to be a superpower in the future then facility like butte train is also present in India. If we work from now then in near future we can achieve the goal of a bullet train. Every new technology has its pros and cons but we should focus on to overcome the cons not to stop the project. Bullet train is one of the ambitious project and in India there is a high need for affordable fast transport bullet train can fulfill this requirement.
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Coach Maureen Cunningham has announced a tryout for Tuesday, August 27th!
Southern Wake Campus
Building N, Lobby (in front of the concession stand)
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Candidates must have a doctor fill out and return the linked sports physical form in order to participate. Prior cheer experience is required, and students must have applied to Wake Tech and plan to register for at least 6 credit hours. Participants should dress in workout clothes and sneakers or cheer shoes and bring water. Cheerleaders who are already on the roster for 2018-2019 are required to attend as well.
For the tryout:
Learn 1 chant and 1 cheer of choice.
You must do a toe touch, jump of choice, and combination.
You will be doing some group stunt-work, so prior stunting experience, as well as a physical, is required.
Tumbling is a bonus; however, it is not required.
Looking forward to seeing you there! Go Eagles!


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This article first appeared on the Yahoo7 Finance website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/will-banking-royal-commission-undermine-economy-054126660.html
Will the Banking Royal Commission undermine the economy?
For those of us worried about the health of the economy, economic growth and the objective of full-employment, the findings of the banking Royal Commission are extremely worrying.
There is a real risk that the revelations about the misconduct and devious practises of the banks will have the dual effect of undermining already fragile sentiment and will force the banks to tighten up on their credit policies. If ether of both of these happen, there would be a downgrading of investment and spending plans in an economy that is already growing below its long run trend. Sound, financially secure and well-run banks are the bedrock of a modern and successful economy.
Banks and other financial institutions allow consumers to borrow money for their house, to fund some of their personal expenditure while at the same time, often manage their superannuation savings. They also help business, big and small, expand and invest.
This article first appeared on the Yahoo 7 Finance website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/tax-pushed-spotlight-012812764.html
Why your tax is about to be pushed into the spotlight
The budget is just a few weeks away. The Federal election is likely within a year.
Over this time, you will be hearing a lot more about tax. Some will claim the tax-take of the government in Australia is high and that cuts in company and personal income taxes are a necessary policy aim. Others will claim a decent amount of tax revenue is needed to fund the services the people demand from government, namely health care, education, roads, defence, pensions and the like. Closing loopholes and getting rid of unfair tax breaks, collecting more tax in other words, will allow billions of dollars to be directed from the wealthiest so that these services can be funded.
All this assumes, quite plainly, that responsible economic policy delivers budget surpluses when the economy is strong and allows for deficits when the economy is soft or downright weak.
But let's have a look at a few of these claims on tax against some hard and fast facts.
The RBA Governor, Phillip Lowe, suggested that when interest rates do increase, it "will come as a shock to some people".
On this, Lowe is spot on.
It has been 7 and a half years since the last interest rate rise from the RBA which means that those who have taken on debt since November 2010 have only see their interest rate stay the same or move lower.
There are a few fun facts with this development.
This article first appeared on The Guardian website at this link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/11/first-home-owner-grants-and-the-peoples-bank-plan-push-house-prices-higher?CMP=soc_3156
First home owner grants and the people's bank plan push house prices higher
The Reserve Bank of Australia must be dismayed at the policies from several state governments that have increased cash payments to first home buyers and propose a people's bank that, among other things, will make it easier for potential owner-occupiers to access credit and bid for a house.
The last thing potential property buyers need is easier access to credit and cash handouts to boost demand. Indeed, the RBA and other regulators are still working the other way, keeping policy tight so that credit growth continues to slow and with that, there will be some rebalancing of household balance sheets away from ever increasing debt.
The first home owners grant increases in NSW and Victoria have underpinned prices, with the number of first home buyers rising around 35% over the past year. In addition to adding to demand for housing, these policies have also been costly to the state budget position.
Without this surge in first home buyer activity, house prices would have no doubt been weaker still and that may have allowed the RBA to be more proactive in setting monetary policy with an eye to boosting demand and lowering unemployment which would impact positively on wages growth and in time see inflation return to the target.
One of the important economic issues that will likely have a significant impact on the economy and policy, is the fall in house prices that is steadily unfolding.
Outside Darwin and Perth, where prices have slumped by over 20% and 10% respectively from their peaks, the falls are not yet substantial, but they could be signalling the early stages of a fall in household wealth which, if sustained, would have consequences for the economy.
In the two mega-cities, Sydney and Melbourne, prices are down 4% and 1%, respectively, from the late 2017 peaks and according to the Corelogic price data, there is no evidence that the falls in prices are abating.
This article first appeared on The Guardian website at this link: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/mar/19/the-next-election-is-as-much-about-labor-v-liberals-as-young-v-old
The next election is as much about Labor v Liberals as young v old
For younger Australians who are increasingly disaffected and angry about the growth of intergenerational inequality in housing, superannuation and education, there will be a clear choice at the next election.
With its latest policy on the tax treatment of dividend imputation, Labor has added to its policy agenda that promises to tackle some of the intergenerational unfairness that has built up in recent decades. It follows Labor's proposed reforms on housing and education which should give young people something to be pleased about and a motivation to turn up at the ballot box when the election is held.
For the so-called baby boomers, generally those at or near retirement, Labor's policies are likely to generate disaffection and shore up their support for the Coalition.
Specifically, the Labor party's policies on negative gearing will help make housing more affordable, while its plan to adjust the tax treatment of dividends that currently favour well-off baby boomers with shares in their superannuation portfolios will free up cash for spending in education. This in turn will allow younger people to have greater access to gaining a skill, training and education without the burden of huge HECS debt.
These policies should set a clear divide between the young and old, between Labor and the Coalition at the next election.
This article first appeared on the Yahoo7 Finance website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/australia-urgently-needs-interest-rate-cut-231554621.html
Australia urgently needs an interest rate cut
The Australian economy urgently needs an interest rate cut, or two, if there is to be a pick up in activity, lower unemployment, higher wages growth and for inflation to move back to the RBA target range.
The RBA last cut interest rates in August 2016 to 1.5 per cent, having dragged the chain to cut to even that level when the bulk of the industrialised world had already had the benefits of years of near zero interest rates and, in many cases, quantitative easing. This is not to say that Australia needed zero interest rates or QE, but official interest rates below 1.5 per cent a year or two earlier would have helped support growth and not seen Australia stand out like a sore thumb with a lack of progress on reducing the unemployment rate and returning the economy to optimal growth.
Of course, the RBA was worried about house prices. Its problem was its strong philosophical objection to regulatory changes to limit lending for housing, especially investor housing. Had it embraced these changes earlier, it would have been able to cut rates to help the business sector be the lynchpin of stronger growth while the housing market softened.
Thankfully, on the issue of changes to lending regulations, the RBA was left on the sidelines. APRA and other regulators imposed restrictions on bank lending which are now clearly having an impact on the housing market.
This article first appeared on the Yahoo7 website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/heres-political-debate-tax-getting-hot-213307700.html
Here's why the political debate over tax is getting hot
Just about all economists agree with the general principal of budget management that the Federal budget should be in balance over the course of the business cycle and that the level of net government debt should be low enough to ensure the maintenance of Australia's triple-A credit rating.
These big picture fiscal themes even have bipartisan support with both the Coalition and Labor arguing that they will both deliver a sound budget position when in government. But like someone planning to travel from Dublin to Cork, there are different routes that can be taken to get there. What is the best policy mix that will meet the end point of budget management of balanced budgets and low government debt?
In broad terms, there are two paths that the government can take to balance the budget and contain government debt.
One is to spend less money by cutting government funded services on education, health, roads, pensions and the like while keeping the tax base lower than it would otherwise be. Such a strategy can comfortably balance the budget as fiscal austerity trims the spending side.
The other way is to have tax laws to ensure there is enough revenue in the government coffers so that services can be provided to a large number of people at a high quality. If the tax system is progressive, the much of the revenue raise will be through fair means.
This article first appeared on the Yahoo7 Finance website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/house-prices-fall-across-australia-worried-004714571.html
As house prices fall across Australia, should we be worried for our economy?
Are you a home owner?
If you are in Sydney, Perth and Darwin, you are losing money at a rapid rate.
In Melbourne and Canberra, prices are topping out and there is a growing risk that prices will fall through the course of this year. If your dwelling is in Brisbane or Adelaide, you are experiencing only gentle price increases, whilst the only city of strength is Hobart, where house prices are up over 13 per cent in the past year.
The house price data, which are compiled by Corelogic, are flashing something of a warning light on the health of the housing market and therefore the overall economy. For the moment, the drop in house prices has not been sufficient to unsettle the economy, even though consumer spending has been moderate over the past year.
The importance of house prices on the health of the economy is shown in the broad trend where the cities that have the weakest housing markets tend to have the slowest growth in consumer spending and are the worst performance for employment and the unemployment rate. The cities with the strongest house prices have strong labour markets and more robust consumer spending.
This article first appeared on the Yahoo7 Finance website at this link: https://au.finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-cause-next-global-recession-heres-233953884.html
Trump could cause the next global recession: here's how
The Trump trade wars threaten the global economy. This is not an exaggeration or headline grabbing claim, but an economic slump based on a US inspired global trade war is a distinct and growing possibility as it would dislocate global trade flows, production chains and bottom line economic growth.
Up until a few weeks ago, there was a strong enthusiasm for the economic policies of US President Donald Trump. Tax cuts and planned infrastructure spending were seen to be good for the US and world economies. US stocks and many around the rest of the world rose strongly, to a series of record highs. At the same time, bond yields (market interest rates) surged as the market priced in interest rate hikes and inflation risks from the 'pro-growth' policies. It was seen to be good news.
Very few, it seems, were worried about the consequences for US government debt and the budget deficit from this cash splash, especially when the US Federal Reserve was already on a well publicised path to hiking interest rates.
About a month or two ago, a few of the more enlightened and inquisitive analysts started to focus on the fact that the annual budget deficit under Trump was poised to explode above US$1 trillion with US government set to exceed 100 per cent of annual GDP.
A debt binge fuelled by tax cuts was a threat to the economy after the temporary sugar hit.
This article first appeared on the FIIG website at this link: https://thewire.fiig.com.au/article/commentary/opinion/2018/02/25/26-years-and-no-recession-what-might-go-wrong
26 years and no recession – what might go wrong
Australians should be justifiably proud of the fact that the last recession in Australia ended in the June quarter 1991, over 26 years ago. This means around half the current workforce has never had to deal with the pain and suffering – both financial and emotional – that a recession delivers.
While the economy is hardly on fire at the moment, it is pretty safe to say there is no material threat of a recession. Indeed, there are few identifiable issues that can be seen as genuine triggers for what some are suggesting is a long overdue recession.
As 2018 kicks off, business investment is rapidly recovering from the mining sector imposed slump and public sector spending is strong. These items alone will provide a foundation for the economy for the next year or two, also supported by the export sector, which should perform well following steady growth in the global economy. Despite moderate growth in household spending due to weak wages growth and high levels of household debt, it is still expanding and adding to bottom line GDP. In other words, it is not falling and offsetting the positive news in business investment and public spending.
For a recession to emerge as a material threat, household consumption has to fall, or business investment and public infrastructure spending has to reverse sharply, neither of which are currently on the radar.
Forecasting a recession is easy
Forecasting recessions is easy and many people seem to make a living out of it.


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5S at the toiletsMarch 30th, 2011 Posted in environment, Work
No pun intended but our office toilets is no exception to the 5S program that is ongoing. I still think the 5S ideas was conceived by someone who has OSD. Anyways back to our toilets, lately it has come to our boss' attention that toilet etiquette needs to be practiced especially with regards preserving the cleanliness of one. I myself is in favor of clean toilet. I likened the toilet just like the bedroom, a place you can sleep. Of course hygenically-speaking it's just a metaphor. But seriously when doing your business in there, you need to do it in peace with sweet-smelling scents (lol). The other problem that came up was the habit of people smoking in the toilet. I don't smoke so I don't like the smell of cigarettes. However I don't mind if it was a smoke pipe or some macanudo cigar. The smell is somehow more bearable.


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Pablo Picasso, known as the master of Cubism, was born and had died in his native country, France. The world knows him as the master who created Guernica, the most celebrated painting with an anti-war message. He had loved his own country, which in turn made him its cultural icon. Guernica is regarded as one of the most famous paintings of the world. But Picasso's reputation does not merely rest on his artistic oeuvre, voluminous by any standard, alone. He had had his innumerable affairs and in almost all of them, the women concerned turned out to be his muse for that 'period'.
Maqbool Fida Husain is still called 'The Picasso of Modern India'. Yes still. Even after India, his erstwhile native country, had shunned him and he had to give away his citizenship and adopt a Qatari citizenship during the latter half of his life. Shame on the Indians! Wasn't he the only Indian painter who had fetched crores of rupees at foreign international auction houses?
His distinct style of painting marks him as a cult figure in modern Indian art. That he also made films was another feather added to his already flourishing capers. Yet he was a most humble man in personal life. Always bare-footed and sporting a cane, his white beard and glasses became his signature style. No one can possibly replace Husain in the art scene. He had made a then-reigning queen of Bollywood as his later muse. He had painted her umpteen number of times, always signing off with the word –'Fida'. His film 'Gajagamini' would forever remain etched out in the viewers' minds for its colourful imagery, pun and Husain's characteristic caustic humour.
All Calcuttans, oops Kolkatans, would be able to recall the incident where a reputed hospitality club had refused him entry. Why? The reason was that Husain was barefooted and the dress code for entry there required proper formal shoes. The tradition is followed to the tee even to this day. Colonial rulers have left us ages ago. But their legacies are as warm as if they had left the country just the other day. Husain was also fond of visiting the Azad Hind Dhaba, located at Ballygunge, and having a cup of their 'masala chai', dipping a 'chapati' in it. It is not me who has borne witness to these momentous situations. But thanks to the print media and their loyalists, they have been etched in human memory like Newton's law or, perhaps, like a chemical equation.
In 2015, i.e. last year, the world celebrated hundred years of Husain magic. Such is the timelessness of art. The artist dies, but his art remains as a treasure trove for us, the followers of the Indian tradition. But are we really Indians at heart? Think about it. How could we deprive this illustrious man who had made his motherland proud, of his rightful citizenship? Just because he had painted a Hindu deity, using his own creative and artistic licence? Husain's paintings are tales in themselves. His brushstrokes speak of his finesse and expertise in his chosen craft.
The first documentary Husain had made, remain evergreen in my memory till this day. I had seen it many years ago. 'Through The Eyes of A Painter' can be called an extended masterpiece conceived and completed in the cinematic language. It has been made in stark black and white and remains to this day as a huge referential guide for those attempting to master the medium itself. Husain's third and last film, 'Meenaxi' – also had a diva of Bollywood as its centripetal foci.
Maqbool Fida Husain is no more. He had left the country with a leaden and broken heart. He has left behind a largesse which will be savoured for generations who care about Indian art. His paintings were mainly figurative, sensual and largely bordering on subtleties. His works were as enigmatic as the artist himself – an elusive, charismatic and larger-than-life figure- whom the entire art fraternity venerated. A member of the Bombay Progressive Artists' Association, Husain along with such painters like Tyeb Mehta, S.H.Raza, Francis Newton Souza and others, had marked a watershed in the history of Indian art.
Almost always clad in black, Husain had fathered many children, among whom Shamshad Husain and Owais Husain went on to become painters themselves. Husain had painted a series on the Ramayana, only to be followed by one on the Mahabharata –our common mythological texts. Centuries earlier, Raja Ravi Verma had painted a host of Hindu gods and goddesses in a more humanised context. For this Verma was neither castigated nor forced to leave his country. Rather he was conferred the title of 'Raja'. Then why did fundamentalists make a painter like M.F. Husain leave his motherland? He had pined for India and had expressed his fervent wish to return. But that was not to be. It was a rigid 'fatwa' and he was destined to breathe his last in London.
I often wonder at the possibility of any ulterior motive behind this heinous act of communal patriarchy. But I console myself with the fact that art transcends barriers. It cannot be compartmentalised nor be made a target of a political or personal vendetta. The artist may die. But his art would live in the minds and hearts of genuine followers and appreciators of the visual and the pictorial.


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Special events
• Sunday of Orthodoxy Mission Service. Sunday, 5 p.m. Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, 700 Shamrock Blvd., Venice. Orthodox clergy and parishioners living or visiting in surrounding area are invited to bring an icon to participate in procession of icons. All are invited to join in the Lenten Luncheon/Fellowship afterward. For information call Father Stephen Lourie at 941-685-0623 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
• World Religions Series. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 790 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. An ongoing series is being offered Mondays from 6-7 p.m. The series will briefly explore Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and early Christianity. The schedule includes: March 18, Hinduism; March 25, Islam; April 1, Islam; April 8, Judaism; April 15, Judaism; April 29, Christianity; May 6 Christianity. Contact 941-488-4942.
• Lenten Season. The North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive. On Wednesdays, March 20, 27 and April 3, 10, we will host our Lenten Soup Suppers at 5 p.m. This is followed by a Lenten Study/Service led by Pastor Attila Szemesi at 6 p.m. in the sanctuary. 941-426-5580.
• Free Talk. March 23, 2 p.m. Venice community center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice. How To Make Change for the Better, presented by a Christian Scientist.
• All-German Worship Service. March 24, 3 p.m. The North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive.The Rev. Attila Szemesi will officiate. Fellowship Hour will follow the service. Call 941-426-5580 or email: firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.
• "Family Movie" time. March 30, 3 p.m. The North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive. Concessions will be available at this free event. Enjoy the movie 'Fireproof,' starring Kirk Cameron as a work-obsessed firefighter on the verge of divorce from his neglected wife. Call Terry at the church office, 941-426-5580, with any questions.
Classes, meetings
• Crafty Ladies. Gulf Cove United Methodst Church, 1100 McCall Road in Port Charlotte, just ¾ mile south of Myakka River on SR 776. The Crafty Ladies would like everyone to know their crafts are available year-round. Every Thursday morning from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Oak's Cove, the small building behind the church. For information contact Helen at 941-697-5533, or email the church at email@example.com.
• GriefShare Program. The Congregational Church, 630 E. Laurel Road, Nokomis. Every Monday, 6:30 p.m. A non-denominational program featuring teaching that focuses on grief topics and support associated with the death of a loved one. The DVD seminar features nationally respected grief experts followed by a small group discussion. 941-809-9238.
• St. David's Episcopal Church, 401 S. Broadway, Englewood, is offering Neuro Challenge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life of people with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Monthly support groups, educational programs, and individualized care. St. David's Parish Hall every the third Friday of every month at 10 a.m. Neuro Challenge serves Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties. 941-474-3140.
• Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 McCall Road, Port Charlotte, hosts Food for the Soul on Wednesdays. Bible study from 4:30-5:30 p.m., followed by dinner ($4 for adults, $2.50 age 10 and under, $12 family maximum). Various activities for children and adults at 6 p.m. 941-697-1747, GulfCoveChurch.com.
• North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive, offers adult Sunday School at 8:30 a.m. in Decker Hall. Call 941-426-5580.
• The Reformed Community Church, 1600 Banyan St., Venice, holds Bible Study Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the church hall.
• Free lunches and dinners. Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 S Tamiami Trail, Venice. Lunches are provided the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dinners are provided the fourth Sunday of the month from 4:30-6 p.m. All meals are served in Fellowship Hall. We provide good healthy food and fellowship for anyone who may be hungry. For more information call 941-488-4942.
• Free Mental Health Services. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. is offering free mental health counseling services for adults, children and families who lived in Florida during Hurricane Irma. These services are made possible through a grant from the American Red Cross. Mental health counseling services are available at Catholic Charities in Sarasota and Manatee Counties located at 5055 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. For information and to schedule an appointment call Joan at 941-355-4680, ext. 311.
• Harry Chapin Food Bank Mobile Pantry. First Tuesday of every month, 3-5 p.m. Gulf Cove United Methodist Church, 1100 McCall Road, Port Charlotte. Canned and dry goods, fresh produce, bread, and frozen protein items. Stop first at the registration table to complete a short form. 941-697-1749.
• North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive. Each Tuesday, at 11 a.m.-noon, an interactive Bible Study is held guided by Pastor Attila Szemesi. On Wednesdays from 7-9 a.m. the Sanctuary is open for personal reflection time. And from 8-9 a.m., on Wednesdays, Pastor Attila can be reached at 941-426-5580 for private phone line prayer. Call 941-426-5580 or firstname.lastname@example.com with any questions.
• Christ United Methodist Church, 1475 Center Road, Venice offers Support and Addiction Family Education Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m. Free. 941-493-7504; christvenice.com; cumc.info/SAFE.
Worship services
• Bay Point Church, 208 Palm Ave., Nokomis. Services: Saturdays, 6 p.m., Sunset Worship Service, North Jetty; Sundays, 9 a.m. contemporary service in Family Life Center; Sundays, 10: 30 a.m. traditional worship in Sanctuary. 941-488-4137.
• Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, 11330 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda: Sunday services at 8:15 a.m. and 11 a.m. traditional, and 9:40 a.m. contemporary.
• Christian Science Society of Venice, 152 Nokomis Ave. N., Venice: Sunday service at 10:30 a.m.
• Christ Lutheran, 701 N. Indiana Ave., Englewood: traditional worship with communion on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. 941-474-1989.
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3000 E. Venice Ave., Venice: Sunday Sacrament meeting at 10 a.m. and Sunday School at 11:10 a.m. 941-882-2921.
• Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 800 S Tamiami Trail, Venice. Liturgical worship on Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8:30 and 11 a.m.; Abridged worship Sundays at 10 a.m. A Service of Word and Prayer is offered Thursdays at 10 a.m. All services include Holy Communion.All are welcome. www.emmanuel-ecla.org or call 941-488-4942.
• Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St., Englewood. Sunday Services: 7:45 and 11 a.m. traditional and 9:15 a.m. contemporary. Thursdays Celebrate Recovery Service 6 p.m dinner in Fellowship Hall, Worship 6:30 p.m. in Sanctuary, 7:30 p.m. small groups. 941-474-5588.
• Evangelical Covenant Church, corner of Vincent East and Bay Indies Boulevard, Venice. Sunday Service 10:25 a.m. All denominations welcome. 941-484-1150.
• Faith Lutheran Church, 551 Rotonda Blvd. W., Rotonda West. traditional service with communion Sunday at 9:30 a.m. 941-697-6228
• Fellowship Church, 140 Rotonda Blvd. W., Rotonda: Sunday services at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Nursery available. Hospitality Cafe at 9:30 a.m. 941-475-7447.
• First Christian Church, 1100 Center Road, Venice: Sunday services at 8:30 and 10 a.m. Celebrate Recovery is at 6 p.m. 941-408-8088, churchthatcares.com.
• First Church of Christ, Scientist, 35 S. Oxford Drive, Englewood: Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m. Sunday school and nursery are available. Wednesday testimony meeting at 7:30 p.m. 941-474-8444.
• First Presbyterian, ECO, 25250 Airport Road, Punta Gorda: Sunday worship at 9 a.m. (praise service) and 10:30 a.m. (traditional service with choir). 941-639-1959, fpcpunta.org.
• Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 1115 Center Road, Venice. Sunday service 8 a.m., Holy Eucharist Rite 11 a.m. with music 10 a.m. Wednesday Eucharist with Healing Prayers 9:15 a.m. 941-497-7286.
• Grace Church Sarasota Campus, 8521 Vamo Road, Sarasota. Sundays, 9:41 a.m.
• Lakeside Lutheran Church, 2401 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice. 8 and 11 a.m. traditional services; 9:30 a.m. contemporary service. 941-488-2613.
• North Port Community United Church of Christ, 3450 S. Biscayne Drive: Sunday service at 10 a.m. Child care is provided. 941-426-5580; firstname.lastname@example.com.
• Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 1301 Center Road, Venice: Mass on Saturdays at 8 a.m., 3 and 5 p.m., and on Sundays at 8, 10 a.m. and noon. 941-544-8752.
• Osprey Church of Christ, 409 Pennsylvania Ave., Osprey: Sunday services at 10 a.m. Bible studies are Sunday at 9 a.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. 205-492-9354.
• Rising Tide International, 5102 Swift Road, Sarasota: Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Multi-faith service celebrating the unity in diversity.
• St. Margaret of Scotland Episcopal Church, 8700 State Rd. 72/ Clark Rd., Sarasota. Contemplative worship at 8 a.m. and music and celebration at 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist at both services. 941-925-2525.
• St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 508 Riviera St., Venice. Wednesday Holy Communion & Healing Prayer at 9:30 a.m. and Evening Prayer at 5 p.m. Saturday service 5 p.m. Sundays 8, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. 941-488-7714; stmarksvenice.org.
• St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 5394 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key: Saturday Vigils Masses at 4, 6 p.m.; Sunday Masses at 8, 10 a.m., noon. Confession on Saturdays 8:30-9 a.m. and 3-3:30 p.m.
• St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2506 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota: Saturday at 4 p.m.; Sunday at 8, 9:45 and 11:30 a.m. 941-923-1691.
• The Salvation Army of South Sarasota County, 1051 Albee Farm Road, Venice: family worship on Sundays at 11 a.m.
• Sarasota Center of Light, 852 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, Sunday Morning Celebration Service with Children's Sunday School available at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Evening Message Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday Candlelight Healing Service at 7 p.m. 941-953-6622.
• South Venice Baptist Church, 3167 Englewood Road, Venice, has Sunday Bible Study/Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship service is at 10:45 a.m. 941-493-0022.
• SunCoast Cathedral Metropolitan Community Church, 3276 E. Venice Ave., Venice: Open/affirming communion each Sunday at 10 a.m. 941-484-7068.
• Temple Sinai, 4631 South Lockwood Ridge Road welcomes you to Shabbat Worship Service and Torah Discussion with Rabbi Michael Churgel and Chazzan Cliff Abramson at 10:00 a.m. on Saturdays. Call 941-924-1802 for more details.
• Trinity Presbyterian Church, 4365 S.R. 776, Venice: contemporary worship Sunday at 9 a.m. and traditional worship at 10:30 a.m. 941-493-0018.
• Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Road, Venice: Sunday services at 9:30 and 11 a.m. 941-485-2105.
• United Methodist Church, 700 East Dearborn St., Englewood: Sunday services at 7:45 (traditional), 9:15 (contemporary) and 11 a.m. (traditional). Wednesday Bible study 6:30 p.m. englewoodumc.net; 941-474-5588.
• Unity of Venice, 125 N. Jackson Road, Venice. Sunday Service 10:30-11:30 a.m. with potluck to follow on the second Sunday of each month. www.veniceunity.org. 941-484-5342.
• Venice Community Church, 1600 Banyan St., Venice. Worship services 9:30 a.m. Bible study Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. in church hall. 941-493-3075.
• Venice Holistic Community Center, 714 Shamrock Blvd., Venice: Buddhist Wisdom for Everyday Life on Sundays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Drop-ins welcome.
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But lucky for the bull, he keeps finding overhead air-pockets to float into and because there is no significant downdraft to speak of the bull is in a position to meander sideways to higher highs. This is why Wall Street is experiencing some of the flattest trading sessions in years, and it remains to be seen if June's strong jobs report will finally put some moxie into the upside momentum which has gone totally flat since early June.
But check the Troika and note something interesting. In early May the Moving Average configurations for the two bull components [RSP] and [SPXL] were at an inflection point and ready to push the market in either direction. At that time, the green and red moving average lines were totally neutral, but by the middle of May these lines had turned decidedly bullish with the red lines rising above the green lines. This caused the MACD momentum bars to get in on the act by rising strongly above their respective demarcation lines in early June, which in turn pushed the RSP and SPXL into nosebleed territories.
This is why a pullback by the market at this stage is not only probable, but also desirable. It would give the market a chance to find some traction for a genuine and solid rally, which could have some decent and participating volume behind it and anchor momentum to the upside.
Meanwhile, the bear-component [SPXS] of this Troika continues to hide in a deep hole at the bottom of a deep pit. The MACD upside momentum for this bear is zilch and so is its RSI strength indicator. The MA lines configuration [green line above the red] continues to be exceedingly bearish for the bears and so present no danger for the bulls in this game. This means that the only way for this market to come down, is for the bull to stumble.
Now, some market strategists believe that the upcoming second-quarter earnings season is poised to deliver some substantial upside surprises in which most S&P 500 companies would return to double digit growth for the first time in nearly three years. This could give the market the incentive to keep climbing further into record territory, and for the economy to create more jobs. But that could spur the Fed to tighten monetary policies and raise rates sooner than anticipated, and the market surely wouldn't like that.
But one big plus for the market are the small-caps [RUT] which are poised to take over the leadership in this game. This index not only continues to be well supported by its exceedingly bullish MA lines configuration [green line below the red] but finally and for the first time this year the weekly MACD momentum bars managed to climb above the demarcation line. That is bullish for the small caps and also for the RSI strength indicator which is back solidly in bullish territory.
The weekly NASDAQ index [COMPQ] also reflects solid support for the overall bull market. Sure, this index shot up too far and too fast and that is putting its RSI strength indicator into nosebleed territory. Obviously, a pullback here would be positive for the market.
Meanwhile, this index remains well supported by its bullish MA lines configuration [green line below the red] and its MACD momentum bars which for the first time this year managed to climb above the demarcation line into bullish territory.
This commodity producers' index [CRB] is slipping while its RSI strength indicator and MACD momentum bars have both entered bearish territories. But for as long as its MA lines configuration [green line below the red] remains bullish, commodities generally could enter a consolidation phase, and not decline further to any extent.
Yet, this index's twin the [BDI] demand index is still bearish and reflects the lack of demand for commodities especially the metals, even though the metal indexes are spiking as reflected by the copper index [CU.] Go figure.
The bearish MA lines configuration [green line above the red] for the BDI, as well as its bearish RSI and MACD indicators suggest that the commodity markets will stay flat at best.
The yellow metal [GOLD] appears to be catching bottom now that its weekly MA lines configuration [green line below the red] appears finally to turn bullish again. But the MACD momentum bars will have to stay above the demarcation line before gold can kick into a sustainable rally. We'll see.
For the first time this year oil [WTIC] is sporting a bullish weekly MA lines configuration [green line below the red.] This means that oil is forming a base around the 105 level from which to mosey sideways for a while, or get a renewed rally going. In any event, there appears to be no downside risk for oil. With its MACD momentum bars steady above the demarcation line, the momentum for oil continues to be to the upside.
Over the last four years this rally was fuelled by the fumes of an empty gas tank, aka the Fed's QE programs. Now that the Fed is tapering the money flow of these programs, the market is demanding the real stuff like steady economic growth.
This transition will probably cause some selling squalls in the market along the way. But that would be buying opportunities, especially for the leveraged bull and non-leveraged long ETFs.
A proven way to find these things is to check back on the ETFs featured in these blogs that go with the flow of the market, and show steady price appreciation over time. The following ETFs fall into that category.
Leveraged Bull ETFs:
India 2x (NYSEARCA:INDL), Semis 3x (NYSEARCA:SOXL), Nat Gas 2x (NYSEARCA:GASL), Energy 3x (NYSEARCA:ERX), Jr. Gold Miners 3x (NYSEARCA:JNUG), NASDAQ 3X (NASDAQ:TQQQ), Health-Care 3x (NYSEARCA:CURE), Technology 3x (NYSEARCA:TECL), Biotech 2x (NASDAQ:BIB), S&P 500, 3x (NYSEARCA:UPRO), Technology 2x (NYSEARCA:ROM), S&P 500, 3x (NYSEARCA:SPXL), Oil/Gas 2x (NYSEARCA:DIG), Mid-Caps 3x (NYSEARCA:UMDD), Real Estate 3x (NYSEARCA:DRN), NASDAQ 3x (NYSEARCA:QLD), Healthcare 2x (NYSEARCA:RXL), China 3x (NYSEARCA:YINN), Materials 2x (NYSEARCA:UYM), Emerging Markets 3x (NYSEARCA:EDC), Financials 3x (NYSEARCA:FAS), S&P 500 2x (NYSEARCA:SSO), Russell 2000, 3x (NYSEARCA:URTY), DOW 30, 3x (NYSEARCA:UDOW), Small-Caps 3x (NYSEARCA:TNA), Mid-Caps 2x (NYSEARCA:MVV), Financials 2x (NYSEARCA:UYG).
Non-Leveraged Long ETFs:
Consumer Services (NYSEARCA:IYC), Oil Services (NYSEARCA:IEZ), Consumer Goods (NYSEARCA:IYK), Technology (NYSEARCA:IYW), Pharma (NYSEARCA:IHE), Industrials (BATS:IYJ), Financials (NYSEARCA:IYF), Small-Caps (NYSEARCA:JKL), S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:IVE), S&P 100 (NYSEARCA:OEF), Russell 2000 (NYSEARCA:IWM), Semis(NASDAQ:SOXX), EAFE (NYSEARCA:EEV), Large-Caps (NYSEARCA:JKE), Industrials (NYSE:EXL), Discretionary (NYSEARCA:RXI), Mid-Caps (NYSEARCA:EZM), Small-Caps (NYSEARCA:VIOO), Russell 2000 (NASDAQ:VTWO), Mega-Cap (NYSEARCA:MGK), Van-Value (NYSEARCA:VTV).
Leveraged Bear ETFs:
Nat-Gas 3x (NYSEARCA:DGAZ), DOW 30, 2x (NYSEARCA:DXD), Emerging Markets 3x (NYSEARCA:EDZ), Emerging Markets 2x (EEV), Financials 3x (NYSEARCA:FAZ), NASDAQ 2x (NYSEARCA:QID), Oil 2x (NYSEARCA:SCO), DOW 30, 3x (NYSEARCA:SDOW), S&P 500, 2x (NYSEARCA:SDS). S&P 500, 3x (SPX), S&P 500, 3X (NYSEARCA:SPXU), Energy 2x (NYSEARCA:DUG), NASDAQ 3x (NASDAQ:SQQQ), Real Estate 2x (NYSEARCA:SRS), Russell 2000 3x (NYSEARCA:TZA), Financials 3x (FAZ), China 2x (NYSEARCA:FXP), Gold 2x (NYSEARCA:DZZ), Gold Miners 3x (NYSEARCA:DUST), Russell 2000, 3x (NYSEARCA:SRTY).
Non-Leveraged Short ETFs:
Gold (NYSEARCA:DGZ), Small-Caps (NYSEARCA:SBB), Emerging Markets (NYSEARCA:EUM), DOW 30 (NYSEARCA:DOG), EAFE (NYSEARCA:EFZ), Financials (NYSEARCA:SEF), Russell 2000 (NYSEARCA:RWM), U.S. Oil (NYSEARCA:DNO), Equity-Bear (NYSEARCA:HDGE), Real Estate (NYSEARCA:REK), EAFE (EFZ), S&P 500 (NYSEARCA:SH), Mid Caps (NYSEARCA:MYY).


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What influences advertising price in television channels?: An empirical analysis on the Spanish market. Germà Bel & Laia Domènech (Universitat de Barcelona & ppre-IREA) December 2008 2008 Introduction • Motivation: Changes in market conditions: new operators, financial deficit incurred by public operators, development of new tecnologies and new regulatory framework. This situacion has increased pressures in advertising market, the main source of revenue for public and private broadcasters. • Aim of the paper: We empirically analyze the factors explaining ads price in free-to-air TV market. • Contribution: 1. We consider how ad prices are affected by factors such as: Ownership Contracting out 2. Provide new evidences about the relationship between ad price, ad time and share. 3. We study the Spanish case. 1 Plan of the presentation 1. Motivation 2. Aim of the paper 3. Relationship to the literature 4. Data 5. Methodology 6. Estimation and results 7. Concluding remarks 2 1. The free- to-air television market in Spain The free-to-air market in Spain is undergoing quick and intense change. The main characteristics of the free-to-air television market in Spain are: a) There are public and private operators in this markets. Television channels can be regional or national. • National TV channels compete with the regional TV channels for advertisers. • Regional channels have an important weight in the market. • Some of they use in their broadcasting other co-official languages different from Spanish. These network enjoy a certain degree of monopoly over their viewers (there are not relevant competing channels in the same language) b) Many Television channels (public and private, regional and national) contract out the management of their sales of ad time. How do the channels sell their ad time? » Channel sells ad time to advertisers. » Channel contracts out to private firm the ad sale management. 3 1. The free- to-air television market in Spain c) Significant financial deficit incurred by Spanish public broadcasters, national as well regional. For this reason, several reorganization plans. governments have designed and implemented The financial stress is due both to the inefficiency of the existing financing system and to a loss of audience. Funding of public service broadcasting (SPAIN): Advertising and budgetary founds. (No fee) Consequently, public broadcasters compete with private television channels for TV advertising. Crowding out effect. d) The number of private channels in Spain has increased in 2006. New private national channels: Cuatro and La Sexta Conclusion: This, together with the financial stress placed of public operators, has increased pressuresnin the advertising market. 4 1. The free- to-air television market in Spain This mixed oligopoly type of market has some peculiars characteristics: There are public and private operators There are regional and national operators, and Small percentage variations in the share level translate into large effects on revenues from advertising. 5 Source: Comisión del mercado de las telecomunicaciones (2007) 2. Aim of the paper What influences TV advertising price?: The effect of television channel ownership on advertising price. The existence of externalities. Consumers don't want to consume advertising. (Negative externality) Advertisers are willing to pay more for high level of audience. The relationship between price and management of their sales of advertising time. The relationship between price and specific characteristics of programming and viewers. 6 3. Relationship to the literature • Recent literature has focused on the Two-Sided Markets concept. (Armstrong 2006) (Rochet y Tirole 2003). • This concept has been used to understand the television market. • Anderson & Coate (2005), Reisinger (2004), Bel et al. (2007) and King et al. (2008) have offered recent studies focusing on two sided markets in television. • We understand Two-Sided Market as: Advertising (-) Viewers Programs Attention (+) Advertisers Pay for advertising 7 3. Relationship to the literature Variables Share Hypothesis Positive relationship advertising price Minutes Negative relationship with share and price. Contracting out Positive price Theoretical basis Share generates a positive externality to advertisers. The ad time generates a negative externality to share. Cumminghan & Alexander (2004), Anderson & Coate (2005), Reisinger (2004). Empirical evidences Positive relationship with price, and negative with ad time. Elaticities between 0.83 and 1.4. Goettler (1999), Wilbur (2008), Brown y Cavazos (2005), Brown y Alexander (2004) y Kasuga y Shishikura (2006). Negative relationship with share and price. Wilbur (2008). with Generates a negative externality to share. Negative relationship with ad price. Anderson & Coate (2005), Reisinger (2004) and Bel, Calzada & Insa (2007) Not consider in the literature ownership Differences between commercial and public channel Important variable on price Differences between commercial and public channels. Hansen & Keiding (2006) and Kind, Nilssen & SØgard (2007) Demographic variables Demographic affect to ad price variables No specific hypothesis in the literature Economic variables High per capita income generates a positive effect on ad price. No specific hypothesis in the literature Differences between commercial and public channels Alcock & Docwra (2006), Delaney & O'Toole (2006), Wurff & Cuilemberg (2001) & Withers (2001). No differences between commercial and public TVs. Tsourvakas (2004). The literature consider demographic composition Goettler (1999), Wilbur (2007), Hammervold & Solberg (2006), Withers (2001) yBrown & Cavazos (2005), Brown & Alexander (2004) and Kasuga & Shishikura (2006). Economic variables used in the empirical literature. Withers (2001). Brown & Cavazos (2005), Brown & Alexander (2004), Kasuga & Shishikura (2006) show a positive correlation between ad price and income. relationship with Not considered in the literature 8 3. Relationship to the literature According to the literature, we consider how ad price are affected : Advertising minutes. Audience share. Viewers characteristics In addition, we examine two effects : The effect on prices the existence of a public operator. The effect on prices that one channel contracting out the management of their ad time sales. 9 4. Data We want to explain TV advertising price. To conduct our estimation we use panel data, with semester data, for 2002 thought 2006, and for 13 broadcasters (public and private). Variable Source Advertising revenues Infoadex National share TNS-SOFRES Advertising minutes TNS-SOFRES Percentage of population 14-29 yeras old INE Percentage of population 30-44 years old INE Percentatge of women INE Regional groos domestic product per capita INE Football Channels Percentage of entertainment programs TNS-SOFRES Percentage of cultural programs TNS-SOFRES 10 5. Methodology The methodology used in the paper: • Parametric analysis: We estimate the price equation by means of two-stage least square estimator. The model is estimated in two stages to avoid endogeneity problems caused by advertising price, share and advertising time. • Non- parametric analysis: median spline Median spline between share and ad time 10000 0 0 5000 10 Median spline 20 30 15000 Median spline between share and advertising price 0 10000 20000 pmin 30000 0 10000 20000 Mpubli 30000 40000 11 6. Estimation and results We estimate the following function: log( price ) e 1 log(min utesit ) 2 log( share it ) 3 contractingout it 4 public it 5 per14 29jt 6 per 30 44 jt 7 women jt 8 log( regional _ gdp jt ) Dependent variable: – Pminit : Ad price per minute for broadcaster i at moment t Variables de control: – minutes it: minutes of advertising in network i at moment t. – share it: the percentage of viewers who are watching TV in network i at moment t . – contracting out : management of network i sales of advertising time . – public : ownership of network i – per14-29 : percentage of population 14 -29 years old in territory j at moment t – per30-44 : percentage of population 30 -44 years old in territory j at moment t – women : percentage of women in territory j at moment t – regional_gdp: regional gross domestic product per capita in territory j at moment t 12 6. Estimation and results Price equation (dependent variable: lpmin) Lminutes Lshare Contracting out Ownership lPer14-29 lPer30-44 Women lregional_gdp Tendency Intercept N R2 Test F (Joint significance) Test Sargan (Over identification test of all instruments) Test Anderson canonical correlations (under identification and weak identification) Lshare Shea's partial R2 (excluded instruments) Test F (Significance of excluded instruments) Lmin Shea's partial R2 (excluded instruments) Test F (Significance of excluded instruments) OLS -0.264 (0.272) 0.848 (0.069)*** 0.171 (0.017)** -0.478 (0.154)*** 5.814 (0.914)*** -9.282 (1.263)*** 2.856 (1.999) 2.903 (0.299)*** 0.071 (0.171)*** -19.173 (9.024)** 122 0.90 355.43*** -- (IV/2SLS) -0.444 (0.231)** 0.947 (0.096)*** 0.085 (0.156) -0.380 (0.165)** 4.515 (2.181)** -7.316 (2.643)*** 3.030 (1.936) 2.555 (0.644)*** 0.060 (0.032)* -17.034 (9.864)* 108 0.89 86.64*** 5.586 -- 32.852*** 0.547 (16.29)*** -- 0.311 (6.76)*** 13 Note 1: Robust standard errors in parenthesis. Note 2: *** significant at 1% level,; ** significant at 5% level; * significant at 10% level. Note 3: The instruments for minutes and share are log (entertainment), football, language, log(minutesT-1) and log(cultural). 7. Concluding remarks Our results show: – The share is a key variable in advertising price. (High elasticity, 0.947, of ad price with respect to share). – Negative relationship between ad time and ad price. Advertisers pay more for ads on networks that have less total ad time. – We obtain a negative and significant relationship between public ownership and ad price. – The variables contracting out and women are not significant relationship. – We find a positive relationship between price and the percentage of population 14 and 29 years old and the strength of GDP in the region . 14 Thank you [email protected] 15


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Four years ago, Eric Kinariwala woke up with a throbbing headache from a sinus infection. So he did what most New Yorkers do. He called his doctor, got a prescription for a Z-Pak, and walked to the Duane Reade near his apartment on the Lower East Side.
When he got there, the elevator to the basement pharmacy was broken, and 40 people were in line ahead of him, he said. After waiting for an hour, the pharmacist told him they were out of stock. His phone had died, so he couldn't ask his doctor to send the prescription elsewhere. "It was so miserable," said Mr. Kinariwala, 36, who left the drugstore that day without antibiotics. "I'm a pinball in the middle of this thing."
Shortly after this experience, Mr. Kinariwala, who has a background in finance, introduced Capsule, an app-based service that delivers same-day medicine throughout all five boroughs. Since it started in 2016, Capsule has grown to 260 employees, most of whom work at the company's headquarters in Midtown Manhattan.
The company works with 31 pharmacists who verify prescriptions and field customer phone calls, which range from concerns about a lost birth control pill to frequent urination. Though Capsule is designed to be mobile-first, it has a storefront pharmacy in Chelsea, which stocks 5,100 different medications and uses technology to track inventory. They receive deliveries from wholesale suppliers several times a day.
Drugstore chains have been considered an aesthetic scourge on the city for decades. In a 1999 Times article about Duane Reade's takeover of the city, New Yorkers called the pharmacy's expansion a "plague" and "insane." Duane Reade currently has 126 stores in Manhattan alone, including locations owned by Walgreens, which purchased Duane Reade in 2010 and has started to spread its own tentacles. Walgreens currently has 88 locations across the city, including its Rite-Aid-owned stores. CVS has 150.
But if delivery services like Capsule continue to expand, Mr. Kinariwala said that chain pharmacies in New York might succumb to technology in a similar way that Barnes & Noble and Borders were pushed aside by Amazon or the taxi industry has been challenged by Uber and Lyft.
"I think you'll see," Mr. Kinariwala said, "in every industry, people that don't serve the consumer don't deserve to exist. New York is all about faster, better, stronger."
Linda V. Green, a professor of health care management at the Columbia Business School, is skeptical of that claim. "I think it's not obvious that a stand-alone pharmacy prescription service is going to make big inroads, particularly in a metropolitan area where you have a Duane Reade on every other street corner," she said. "The idea of delivering prescriptions is actually old. It's not clear to me what problem they're solving here."
Capsule is not the first pharmacy to offer delivery and app services. C.O. Bigelow, a family-owned pharmacy in the West Village that dates to 1838, has a delivery driver, a messenger and an app. Unsurprisingly, Ian Ginsberg, the owner, isn't impressed by Capsule. "They're not doing anything we haven't done for 100 years," he said. "All they've done is taken the human element out of it. They're trying to scale as fast as possible."
Deliveries, he suggested, can also be dangerous. "Patients don't have a face-to-face opportunity with the pharmacist so there could be subpar education regarding the medication," said Arash Dabestani, the senior director of pharmacy at N.Y.U. Langone Health.
Walgreens declined to comment but noted that they also deliver same-day in the city for a fee. And it takes two weeks for the first package from PillPack, a national pharmacy and subsidiary of Amazon, to arrive. "PillPack is a mail order pharmacy. It's a totally different thing," Mr. Kinariwala said. "I think of the competition as people who continue to tolerate a bad pharmacy experience." PillPack did not respond to a request for comment.
Even though several independent pharmacies in New York offer deliveries, they might not have the means to do so outside of their own neighborhoods. C.O. Bigelow charges $13 to deliver beyond its surrounding area, which is from the Battery to Chelsea. Another pharmacy, Apotheco, with two locations in Midtown, delivers within a 50-mile radius, but patients outside Manhattan have to call early in the morning to secure a same-day arrival.
"I would say everyone has been quite slow in delivering," said Mr. Dabestani, of N.Y.U. He does not think delivery is an appropriate option for those on serious medications who need to be counseled in person. "The model should be patient-specific," he said.
"New York is a great market for Capsule because it is such a dense city," said Paul Hudson, the chief investment officer at Glade Brook Capital, which has invested in the company, along with Thrive Capital, the venture capital firm founded by Josh Kushner, Jared Kushner's brother. "There's a lot of dual-income households," Mr. Hudson added, "and the pharmacy experience in New York really hasn't been modernized as far as infrastructure and tech in a long time."
Dr. Seth Finkelstein, an obstetrician-gynecologist in Manhattan who has become frustrated with traditional pharmacies, has been suggesting Capsule to his patients. "Every time a patient calls me telling me a prescription can't be filled, or I have to call insurance for preauthorization, that's my time or my staff's time, and that's money and time diverted to taking care of other people," he said. "The pharmacy should be taking care of this."
Capsule's "insurance specialists," who help doctors with preauthorizations, are better at dealing with insurance companies than the pharmacists at chain stores, Dr. Finkelstein said. (Although he added that the process is not perfect; sometimes confused Capsule specialists call his office for guidance.)
Merlin Chowkwanyun, a professor at Columbia, was drawn to the service after losing his cool waiting in a CVS line for 30 minutes.
He found, however, that the deliveries often arrived late. And one time, Capsule dropped off the wrong generic brand of a migraine medication he had requested.
For some people, it's still much easier to run into one of the hundreds of chain drugstores across the city than to wait two hours or more for a delivery. "If I wake up with a sty in my eye, I can walk two blocks and pick up a prescription," said Ms. Green, the health care management professor. "This is all about convenience, and there's already a lot of other ways in which these things have become convenient."
But in the age of Seamless and Amazon Prime Now, Mr. Kinariwala seems up to the challenge. He said that he wants to see Capsule become the "flip of Duane Reade" within five years. "It's everywhere and everyone knows about it and uses it," he said. "But everyone loves it."


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Keonjhar, Mar 14:
Panic gripped Raking village under Town police limits in Keonjhar district of Odisha this morning after a severed head of a child was found lying on Verandah of a villager.
It is suspected that stray dogs have brought the severed head from nearby hospital.
However, police have started probe into the incident arriving at the spot with seizure of the decapitated head.


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Beavers move up to #7 in AP Women's hoop poll. Face #11 Stanford Friday!!
THE 19-3 Oregon State Beavers are now in the #7 position in the latest AP Top 25 Poll. The Beavers move up two spots after sweeping the Mountain Schools. Last Friday, OSU throttled Colorado 89-65. Sunday they came from an 11-2 deficit to top #14 Utah 71-63.
Oregon moves up to #3, Stanford now sits at #11 and Utah drops to #17. The Beavers face Stanford Friday at Maples Pavilion. Broadcast time on the Beaver Sports Network begins at 5:30 pm with the tip a little after 6.


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