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November 9, 2020 – Dry weather and below average temperatures continue through mid- week, with freezing Valley temperatures expected Monday and Tuesday mornings. Breezy north to east winds continue into Monday morning with lowering humidity. The chance for rain and snow returns late in the week and into the weekend.
Upper level low over the UT/AZ border forecast to move across the Great Basin today and into/across the Plains States on Tue. This will bring and end to the precip chances in Norcal, especially on the W side of the Sierra Crest. The Ewd movement of the upper low will allow the Nly and Ely pressure gradients to relax and the winds to decrease this afternoon, so it won't feel as chilly today, although max temps will run some 4-10 degrees below normal in the Valley and double digits below normal in the mountains.
Clear skies and light winds tonight will allow for strong radiational cooling in the Valley with min temps nearing or dropping below freezing at many locations.
In the far Nrn portion of our CWA, an approaching short wave but weakening surface front is forecast to spread some cloud cover across the Nrn zones where we expect clouds and a warming air mass to moderate the min temps in the Burney Basin/Wrn Plumas Co mountain basins. However, that area will cool again Wed morning due to CAA behind the front and short wave.
Although NW flow aloft will moderate, below normal temps will continue into Thu with a chance of precip late Thu into Fri.
Model differences result in lower than normal confidence, but the GFS/ECMWF ensemble Prob of IVT plumes illustrate relatively "weak" TPW plumes in the mid latitudes nearing the W coast beginning day 4 (the 12th) and into the 13th and 14th which will impact Norcal.
Extended discussion (Friday through Monday)
Model differences with timing and depth of short waves puts some uncertainty in the extended forecast period. Main theme is periods of wet weather look possible although QPF amounts are in question.
Periods of mountain snow with some accumulation is also possible. Specifics will hopefully become more clear with future model runs.


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Guy Ritchie's way-over-the-top, frenzied spin on the legend of King Arthur, with a leaden Charlie Hunnam as the streetwise monarch-to-be and a much more fun Jude Law as his preening evil uncle King Vortigern, offers wall-to-wall testosterone, digital effects, fights and supernatural freak-outs. It walks like a hyped-up 'Game of Thrones' on a mega-budget with vast rural vistas, crowds of thousands, endless battles and plenty of bone-crunching. But it talks like 'Snatch', with a core cast of British blokes (even a cameo by David Beckham!), the street-level banter weirdly out of place next to the movie's more grandiose side. It's patchy and chaotic – but it's also energetic enough to enjoy as spectacle if you're willing to forgive its gaps in sense and reason. It's certainly never dull.
Buried in the fog of Ritchie's movie are the usual beats of the Arthurian story – the sword in the stone, knights, the lady in the lake and, finally, the round table. This Arthur grows up wheeling and dealing in grimy 'Londinium' unaware that he's the son of murdered king Uther Pendragon (Eric Bana). Ritchie also throws in cheeky London geezers, giant elephants, enormous snakes, lots of freaky eyeball shots and a vision of Camelot that's dark and Gothic (minus Merlin; the film's wizarding presence is Astrid Bergès-Frisbey as the weirdly unexplained young mystic The Mage).
You'll groan at how the director of 'Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels' and 'Sherlock Holmes' shoehorns his usual tricks into 'King Arthur' (sped-up shots, martial arts, swaggering costumes). The film never settles down: for much of it, the end of a quick line of dialogue is the excuse for yet another edit, or flashback, or jump forward, or all of those at once. Sometimes this feels dynamic; other times it feels like cover-up work.
This 'King Arthur' has a catchy momentum and it's visually sparky. If no one opened their mouth, Ritchie's loud mash-up of history, myth, fantasy, spooky spirits and grim creatures might offer a more consistent charm. Yet mouths do open and awful dialogue tends to tumble out. Put your fingers in your ears when the talking starts, and you might enjoy the view.

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KTUU (NBC): Anchorage women's summit closes with U.S. senators' speeches
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski was one of two U.S. senators who spoke about energy challenges facing Alaska and the nation in Anchorage Saturday morning. Her speech was part of the closing ceremony for the three-day National Women's Leadership Summit.
Dozens of women attended Murkowski's speech at the Anchorage Downtown Marriott, and several had a chance to ask questions on issues that are on the minds of many across the nation. Murkowski and Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell addressed comments and questions at the summit's closing ceremonies.
"To gather so many women who are so focused on these very key areas for our state, for our nation, for our world is really quite exciting," Murkowski said.
The summit focused on energy, the environment, education and the economy. Renewable energy was an overriding topic.
"It's going to be the topic not just for one year as health care was, but it's going to be the topic for the next few years," said Dr. Laura Badeaux with the Louisiana Center for Women and Government, which organized the summit.
Murkowski emphasized Alaska's wind and geothermal potential, and its benefits for the future to combat the high energy costs that are hitting rural Alaska. She says there needs to be a way to address both short-term and long-term concerns, and it's urgent to alleviate reliance on diesel fuel.
"I don't think you can be in a state that provides a greater example of how we need to utilize and access our resources, that we have such abundance, but we want to do it in a manner that allows us to continue to have the lifestyle that we have," Murkowski said.
In addition to the hurdles Alaska faces due to its geography and size, Murkowski adds that there's the challenge of finding a balance on how to access energy resources while caring for the environment -- a challenge many are still trying to overcome.
"I just hope that out of this, that we have come up with some ideas, some ways in which we will break down the barriers and really help the United States be world leaders in energy policy," Cantwell said.
The Louisiana Center for Women and Government's next leadership summit is set for the fall, in Arkansas.
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A credit score is a number that is assigned to consumers to represent their individual creditworthiness. Credit scores can range from 300 to 850. Financial institutions and lenders use them to help determine whether to do business with a potential borrower. They can also be used to help determine things like interest rates, credit limits, and more.
There are several different types of credit scoring models, but the most well-known is the FICO Score. You can view your FICO Score at no cost in the FSCU Digital Banking mobile app. This popular credit score looks at five different factors to determine your score, including:
Here is how much each of these factors can influence your score:
Anytime you need to borrow money for things like a home or car, your credit score will determine how much you can borrow, what your interest rate will be, and what terms you might be granted for your loan. Over time, a low credit score could end up costing you tens of thousands of dollars in added interest payments. Your credit score can dictate what type of mortgage you qualify for. Even if you are renting your home, credit scores still matter. Landlords will now run your credit as another test of trustworthiness and financial aptitude. Some potential employers consider credit scores when selecting job candidates.
In 2019, the average American's FICO score was 695. While this number is considered good, it still may not unlock the best loans or rates. FICO divides the different scores into the following five categories:
Understanding your credit score is one thing, but being able to tell fact from fiction can be a determining factor in where you live, what you drive, and even where you work. For many people, credit scores are wrapped in mystery. Because of this, there are some common misconceptions to watch out for. Here are ten truths about your credit score and what you can do to affect your rating – for better or worse.
Contrary to popular belief, your income is not a part of your credit report. Your income and earning potential can be factors that determine whether a lender will work with you, but they are not included in the calculation of your credit score. That means that getting a raise or a better job does not mean your credit score will go up. Other factors that are not included in your credit report include:
The correlation between a person's wealth and credit score can be misleading. Remember, credit reporting companies look at a person's credit history to determine how likely they are to pay back what they have borrowed. If a person is inherently wealthy and has never used credit to pay for anything, then they're more likely to have a lower credit score regardless of their net worth.
Carrying a long-term balance on a credit card is not going to help your credit score. In fact, you're probably going to be stuck making payments on interest each month. Using credit cards and revolving lines of credit responsibly by only purchasing what you can afford to pay off at the end of the month will still help you maintain a good credit score while avoiding interest payments. Likewise, if you carry a high balance on a card, usually over half your total card limit, you will end up hurting your score.
Pro-Tip: Be wary of credit cards with rewards programs. Those frequent flyer miles or hotel points may sound lucrative when you open your account, but check the fine print to see how much you'll have to charge to your card to reach those levels. You may end up paying more in interest than you would have had you reached into your own pocket and treated yourself to the same rewards.
Responsible credit habits should be taught and practiced from a young age. Even college-age students who use credit cards responsibly are laying the foundation for financial success. Young people can prime themselves for a secure financial future by establishing a positive credit history and learning financial discipline from the start.
Student loans can mean significant debt, but they don't necessarily have to hurt your credit score. Sure, there's potential that they can skew your debt ratio negatively. However, they can also help you establish credit history, which can make a big difference in your credit score.
There may be good reasons to close a line of available credit, but raising your credit score is not one of them. Remember, in addition to credit history, your credit utilization ratio is another significant factor in determining the credit score that potential lenders consider when they evaluate you. Even if you aren't carrying a balance, keeping your credit cards open could be a way to boost your credit score over time.
Pro-Tip: For the best result, don't stop using your credit card entirely. Make smaller purchases on your card that you can pay off before the end of the billing cycle. This will allow you to show creditors that you use credit responsibly without having to pay interest on your charges.
Not all debt is created equal when it comes to your credit score. While it is true that some debts can help you build a history of responsible credit use, other types of debt could hurt your score. When credit agencies and even prospective lenders consider your creditworthiness, seeing these items in your credit history can work in your favor:
Checking your own credit score isn't going to lower it. You are entitled to know where you stand, and you should check in regularly. However, any time a third-party checks your score, it may temporarily drop. The difference is whether a "soft" or "hard" inquiry is made, as only a hard inquiry will lower your score. Here are a few common examples of each:
Examples of a Soft Credit Inquiry:
Examples of a Hard Credit Inquiry:
In the U.S., there are three major consumer credit reporting bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. These three companies use two different types of scores to determine the numbers they report – FICO Score and VantageScore. Other organizations, such as major banks, may also have their own version of a credit score that they use for things like auto or home insurance.
Credit mistakes can stick with you for years to come. Just because you are able to pay off bad debts and even delinquent loans, for example, does not mean that those problematic items will drop off your credit history. There are certain protections afforded to consumers by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. How long specific infractions remain on your credit score may depend on several factors, including both state and federal laws.
If your credit score is less than ideal, the good news is you can start now to improve it. Below are some tips to pay down your debt and increase your credit score.
This may seem obvious, but it's an important step toward improving your credit score. Spend some time reviewing your budget and determine if you have the ability to shift more of your money towards paying off debt. As your balances go down, your credit utilization ratio improves. This will quickly translate to improvement in your credit score.
Utilize the digital banking services provided by your bank or credit union to ensure that you are paying your bills on time. Set up automatic bank drafts or bill pay to eliminate the risk of simply forgetting to make your payments before the due date.
It's important to know what's in your credit report. In addition to knowing your overall score, we also recommend taking a deeper look at your credit report at least once a year to look for errors or problems that may negatively impact your score. If you do find any errors, report them immediately to the appropriate credit bureau.
Remember, your credit utilization ratio accounts for 30% of your credit score. If you are managing your credit cards or revolving lines of credit effectively, you may be able to get creditors to increase your credit limit, which will help tilt your credit utilization in your favor.
High-interest loans can trap borrowers with costly monthly payments. Not only can they keep borrowers from getting out of debt, but can they can also get in the way of saving up or investing for the future. Luckily, you may have options.
If you have high-interest credit cards, for example, you may be able to use a personal loan to consolidate your debts into a single monthly payment that doesn't cut quite as deeply into your budget. This is a great way to start digging out of a financial hole because it enables borrowers to pay less toward interest each month.
Another way to cut down on monthly expenses is to look into refinancing your mortgage or auto loan. This may change your loan's terms, but it can be an effective way to free up your finances so you can pay off your debts more quickly.
High-interest credit cards are another common trap for first-time or inexperienced borrowers. Monthly interest can quickly compound and make it difficult to pay down the principal. Transferring your balance to a new card with a low interest rate can reduce monthly payments and help you pay off debt faster.
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Patrick Spicer is the undisputed world champion of telling jokes that he has written, and this time he has exactly one hour of them.
Almost all jokes will be brand new, but will also possess ancient wisdom that may not be obvious during the show, but within 24-48 hours will have global economic effects, causing you to turn to your friend and say "that's so true."
Frankly, all the "so-called audience" has to do is sit there and try to stop their whole torso from being blown off by the truth (and how funny it can sometimes be at a work-in-progress stand-up comedy show.)
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CINCINNATI -- The Alice F. and Harris K. Weston Art Gallery at Downtown's Aronoff Center for the Arts is Cincinnati's buried treasure trove of contemporary art by local and regional artists.
The gallery space consists of a portion of the first and lower levels of the Aronoff, so at least half of the artwork at any given time isn't visible until one walks down a flight of stairs into the gallery's white cube-like exhibition spaces below.
Twenty years after it officially opened to the public, "We still struggle with people who think that the upstairs street level is the gallery," said the Weston's director of the past 18 years, Dennis Harrington, with a mix of amazement and humor.
The Weston has served as a cultural anchor to Cincinnati's Downtown arts scene for more than two decades — long before places like 21c Museum Hotel or the Banks were nearby to give visitors a destination to view work made by contemporary artists with a local connection.
Acting as a bridge between more museum-driven spaces such as the Contemporary Arts Center and longtime curator-driven commercial galleries like Carl Solway, the Weston has effectively provided local and regional artists with a high-quality platform to experiment and showcase their work.
A Result of Homegrown Philanthropy
The initial seeds for the organization came from the gallery's namesakes, Cincinnati art philanthropists Alice and Harris Weston.
"My goal was to have the Aronoff, which was originally designed to be solely a performing arts venue, include a visual arts component as well," said 90-year-old Alice Weston in an email.
Weston, herself a photographer and environmental artist, said she had New York City's Lincoln Center in mind as a model.
The Cincinnati Arts Association, which owns both the Aronoff and Music Hall, is the parent organization for the gallery; although Weston said her initial suggestion was to have the three museums in town (Cincinnati Art Museum, Contemporary Arts Center and the Taft Museum of Art) curate the shows, "fortunately they had a better plan."
Exhibiting Local Artist Advocacy
This year's exhibition schedule, including the current shows "Salli LoveLarkin: Artist," "20X20X20" and two decades of archival-related materials in the upper atrium, celebrates the gallery's 20th anniversary in its typically quiet, yet thoughtful way: showcasing the work of exceptional local artists.
Cincinnati artist and arts advocate LoveLarkin was hired as the gallery's director headed into the first season of exhibitions. She retired in 1998 due to complications with Lou Gehrig's disease and died less than a year later at the age of 62. Her brief yet influential two-year run as director, however, had a lasting effect on the gallery's continued advocacy for interdisciplinary work made by regionally-based artists.
Currently, the back lower-level gallery features "Salli LoveLarkin: Artist," which exhibits the diverse, multimedia artwork made by the former director herself. She worked extensively with the Contemporary Dance Theater, directed C.A.G.E. Gallery during the heyday of Cincinnati's Fourth Street arts district and even performed with a mime troop called the Fountain Square Fools.
"I could've used another year or two to work on Salli's show," Harrington admitted.
Yet the exhibition, which features everything from LoveLarkin's drawings, paintings, collage, costumes and videotaped performances, clearly demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of LoveLarkin's practice.
"20X20X20" includes 20 works of art, created by 20 artists and artistic collaborators, selected from the gallery's first two decades of exhibitions. Internationally renowned participants with local ties such as Jay Bolotin, Carmel Buckley, Emily Hanako Momohara and the artist collective TODT have all had at least one solo show at the gallery, and Harrington curated the show with the intent to demonstrate the diverse cross section of work they have exhibited over the course of the past 20 years.
With that aim in mind, "20X20" features sculpture, fiber art, video, drawings, and print and installation work. Harrington and his staff even built a separate room in the main downstairs gallery to display one of Tom Bacher's glowing landscapes, which are made with fluorescent and phosphorescent acrylic paints and meant to be viewed under blacklight.
Organization Small But Mighty
Harrington, his staff of two full-time and two part-time employees, and a handful of contracted installation crew members often work six to seven days a week, piggybacking on the Aronoff Center's evening and weekend events.
The gallery hosts after-parties for the Cincinnati Ballet and pre-show receptions whenever there's an evening theater performance at the Aronoff. The location allows the gallery a unique arts-focused audience. However, re-introducing new people to the space, Harrington said, is "a never-ending thing."
Even before the Weston opened, Harrington, as exhibition preparator and assistant curator for the initially appointed director, Toni LaBoiteaux, was allowed the chance to help shape the exhibition space. Harrington suggested such practical strategies as the need for plywood behind walls for anchoring heavy work, ubiquitous power strips throughout, a drop ceiling to hide cables and mount multimedia installations and an on-site office.
Harrington's background as a fine artist, as well as his 16 years of post-graduate experience working at both commercial gallery spaces and non-profits around town, has afforded him a unique perspective on exhibition development, and he still regularly participates in the labor-intensive installation for every show.
"Having made work and exhibited work, I'm sympathetic to artists and what they're trying to do," he said.
The Weston's assistant director, Kelly O'Donnell, has worked alongside Harrington from the beginning and serves as the organization's official archivist, in addition to the many other roles they each play in such a small corps of employees. The archives consist of more than 1,400 books, periodicals, films and recordings documenting almost 900 artists.
The Weston also holds special collections from internationally recognized artists such as Tony Luensman, Robert Pulley, Tom Bacher, Susan Ewing and Mary Jo Bole and maintains a handful of information from artists' estates such as Brian Joiner, Thom Shaw and Tarrence Corbin.
In an art-rich city, the Weston has demonstrated the ways in which local arts organizations can serve the needs of both the art-going community and the artists whose work they exhibit.
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Joining MozillaFriday, March 17, 2017
I'm excited to announce I'm joining Mozilla in April to help manage an engineering team!
I think my history with Mozilla technically begins with Netscape Navigator (the basis to the Firefox web browser) in the late 90's. Later on I became a volunteer editor of (now Aol's) soon-to-be-retired dmoz (website directory) helping maintain high-level topics under the nickname devdev.
Many years later I'm officially becoming a Mozillian and joining the mission of building a better internet. I'll be working within Firefox's 🔥🦊🌍 engineering organization to lead a new team building something that I'm very passionate about: a password manager.
I'm not the only one who struggles to maintain hundreds of unique, complex passwords across multiple sites. On top of that, I don't know which sites have recently been hacked and where my password needs to be changed. These problems only begin to scratch the surface of what we all need solved…
As the internet becomes more complex and our lives more dependent on it: security and identity are going to be extremely important and I'd love to help be a part of building this stuff (better).
Sadly this means my last day at GitHub is next Friday, March 24th.
I was so lucky to find and join such an amazing company. I've been especially privileged to get to work with and help build teams with so many wonderful and brilliant people (and now friends). I can easily say that GitHub, both its product and mission, are something I'll truly miss being a part of.
I owe a huge "thank you" to everyone who worked with me and for me, took risks on me, were patient with me, and taught me so much over the last 3 years (only 3? it feels like 13!). I'll always value what we did together and will never forget it.
I'm sad to leave but very excited to start this new journey. I'll be moving much closer to both product engineering and decisions that could affect millions of people around the world (and make it a better place). Maybe I'll get a chance to brush up on my JavaScript skills, too.
I wish the best of luck to everyone at GitHub and look forward to joining the team at Mozilla. Onward!


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Chronic pain is a problem that extends beyond the strict definition of pain. It affects people mentally and emotionally as well as physically.
Having pain that resists treatment and persists day and night, day after day, is enough to distract you, deprive you of sleep, and interfere with your ability to enjoy normal activities.
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The most important thing is to learn how to deal with chronic pain before it overwhelms you.
Here we will provide you with some useful tips.
Some of the following techniques will work well for some people but not so well for others. The important thing is to try them all until you find one, or ideally several, that give you some kind of relief.
While not all people who experience chronic pain will be able to exercise, many will do. Exercise can get your blood flowing at a faster rate, which should help relax your muscles and get more oxygen to your brain. Vigorous exercise also releases endorphins; compounds that produce the effect of pleasure.
Meditation has been used for thousands of years to help people clear their minds and relax. It can be very helpful for those seeking relief from chronic pain. Meditation can also help calm your body and mind so you can get a good night's sleep. Very important if you want to feel your best.
Relaxation techniques:
Although meditation is undoubtedly an effective relaxation technique, it is not the only one. Deep breathing techniques can go a long way in easing emotional distress and helping you calm down. There are hundreds of videos of deep breathing exercises freely available on the internet. As well as countless websites where you can learn breathing techniques from renowned experts.
Visualisation techniques:
Sometimes called "visual imagery and distraction", this technique involves conjuring up pleasant and peaceful images, either from your imagination or memory, and concentrating on them. Sometimes there can also be word associations involved. And other times, the word association will be a separate relaxation technique. The goal is to take the mind off the pain and toward other more productive and calming stimuli.
With biofeedback, the patient learns to gain precise control over their bodily functions, including muscle tension, heart rate, and more. As you become more adept at controlling various aspects of your physiology, you can essentially command a tense or painful area for you to relax just by thinking about it. While it is considered somewhat controversial, countless people are confident in the effectiveness of this technique.
CBD oil:
CBD oil is a good alternative to medicated pain relief. It has proven benefits and is beneficial for many areas of health from pain relief to easing anxiety and depression.
Check out my articles to learn how to use CBD for pain and 10 health benefits of CBD to get started in learning more.
Hypnosis has been used for decades to help people cope with past trauma, quit smoking, and more. It is also sometimes used to help people with chronic pain. Sometimes the hypnotist gives the patient a post-hypnotic suggestion. Other times, the patient is taught self-hypnosis, which he then uses as a way to mitigate pain during, particularly difficult periods.
Other techniques:
Other techniques sometimes used to treat chronic pain include massage therapy, acupuncture, and TENS electrical stimulation machines.
There are many self care techniques and professionals who can help to relieve chronic pain to enable you to enjoy life. Take time to find out which methods work for you and don't be afraid to try something new or alternative.


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If you're worried about what the people in your home are going to think if they find a sex toy lying around the house, then choose the sex toy that doesn't look anything like what it is. Wand-style vibrators are an excellent toy, since they were originally designed as a body massager, so you don't even have to hide it.
Why it's better when not used for your neck
Definitely the most popular wand on the market, the Hitachi Magic Wand was originally introduced on the market as a body massager, claiming to relieve stress and aches in muscles in the back, neck or even legs and arms. And don't get me wrong – it does do its intended job very well. However, in the 1970's it gained incredible notoriety as one of the best clitoral stimulators ever made. Then a few decades later, it was discussed at great lengths on the show Sex and the City which made this already popular toy even more popular. But what is so special about it?
The end of the wand spins around and when placed on the clitoris it is one of the most powerful vibrators ever made. There are two speeds, controlled by a small button on the body of the wand. When placed on the clitoris, it can be used as a tool to reach orgasm very quickly. Since the popularity of this toy for this purpose has become so great, the manufacturer also sells various attachments to make the wand even better for clitoral stimulation. There are different tips you can put on the head of the wand, and there is even an attachment for men that encapsulates the penis and provides an excellent stimulation of the shaft.
One of the best things about this toy is that you never have to worry about batteries. You don't even have to worry about charging it up. The Hitachi Magic Wand gets its power from a long cord that is plugged into the wall. That way you can use it as long as you want, as often as you want without worrying about the power cutting out. And they even sell stands for the wand now so women can use it hands-free.
One of the reasons that it has become such a popular choice among women is that it helps many women reach multiple orgasms much easier than normal. Since the head is very powerful and you don't have to worry about running out of power, it makes multiple orgasms quite easy. What many women don't know is that almost every woman can reach multiple orgasms if she puts her mind up to it. The trick is to be ready for that. Don't allow your body to relax after the first orgasm, and continue stimulation. The magic wand is the perfect toy to do this with, and with the hands-free attachment it's even better.
But that's definitely not the only accessory that is worth having. You can buy a speed control that allows you to fine tune the speed of the wand with a dial instead of using the main switch which gives you just two speeds – quick or really quick.
And while the wand may not have the fancy vibration patterns that are popular on so many toys these days, or it doesn't have 12 speeds, that doesn't mean that it's not still one of the best toys around. Women (and men) have been using this exact toy for decades now, so there must be something pretty amazing about it, right? Plus, you don't even have to hide it around the house. Since it's marketed and sold as a body massager, you can leave it under the bathroom sink if you want, and nobody will know.


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The Scotch Malt Whisky Society is a unique members club for whisky lovers. When members renew their annual membership they can opt to take a special bottling at the same time. Neill Murphy reviews the latest offering matured in chinkapin oak casks.
Beer Review: Innis and Gunn Laphroaig Islay Whisky Cask Ale
A partnership between brewer Innis and Gunn and distiller Laphroaig. Neill Murphy reviews the Islay Whisky Cask Amber Scotch Ale, aged in a Laphroaig cask.
Infrequent Flyers Miltonduff 2009 | 11-years-old PX Finish
The Alistair Walker Whisky company bottles an 11-year-old Miltonduff, finished in PX sherry casks. Bottled under the Infrequent Flyers label. Reviewed by Neill Murphy.
Lindores MCDXCIV Lowland Single Malt
Lindores Abbey is a significant landmark in the story of Scotch whisky. From 2021 onwards, it is also home to a new Lowland single malt Scotch whisky. Neill Murphy samples the first release.
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Jura Tide 21 Year Old
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Details of GlenAllachie's revamped Lum Reek blended malt and a new Exploration Rum. Together the two brands will make up MacNair's Boutique House of Spirits.
Murray McDavid 2021 Releases Part 1
Neill reviews some of the latest releases from independent bottler Murray McDavid. Whisky from Glenallachie, Invergordon and a mysterious distillery in the western isles...
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Glen Deveron 28 Year Old
Glen Deveron is the brand name given to the single malt Scotch whisky produced at Macduff distillery. Neill Murphy reviews a 28 year old version.
Lakes Distillery releases new Whiskymaker's Editions with Master of Malt
The Lakes Distillery and Master of Malt have come together to reveal the Whiskymaker's Editions: Miramar. The Whiskymaker's Editions are a series of one-off single malt releases that showcase the creative side of head whiskymaker Dhavall Gandhi.
The One Moscatel Cask Finish
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A letter from the Editor,
According to Punxsutawney Phil, Spring is still another two weeks away, yet we couldn't help but look ahead to the next three months and we are excited! Spring is a time for musicals, season finales and pulling out your light jacket in exchange for your winter coat.
Our writing team is continuing to grow and flourish so stay tuned for even more coverage of Pittsburgh's theater scene coming up. We'll be diving head first into the Fourth Annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival at the end of March, finding out why Peter and the Starcatcher is such a popular show, not just in Pittsburgh but the rest of the country, and check in with some old friends like Little Lake Theater and the Musical Theatre Artists of Pittsburgh (MTAP).
We would love to hear from our readers and follow along with your theater adventures so keep in touch with us on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram using the hashtag #SpringwithPITR.
Happy Spring!
Mara E. Nadolski
Let's start off with the Top 5 shows we're looking forward to this Spring!
#5 – 4.48 Psychosis – off the WALL Productions: While maintaining their commitment to supporting the underrepresented female artist comes off the WALL Productions' season finale: 4.48 Psychosis, author Sarah Kane's final work before her untimely suicide. With a script that reads more like a poem, off the WALL will give us a peek inside Kane's particular case of clinical depression. We'll have a lot to think about in this Pittsburgh Premiere opening at Carnegie Stage April 21st.
For tickets and more information, click here.
#4 – Oedipus Rex – PICT Classic Theatre: PICT bounces into 2017 swinging with the Sophocles classic Oedipus Rex. A royal murder, a few prophecies, and a little incest are all one needs to realize you just can't escape fate. Opening their third show at their new home in the Union Project, PICT promises many favorite Pittsburgh actors in this new take on a play that is well over two thousand years old starting March 23rd.
For tickets and more information, click here.
#3 – Patience – Pittsburgh Savoyards: Last seen from the Savoyards in 2009, Patience was one of Gilbert and Sullivan's longest running shows when it opened in 1881. The story of a milkmaid stuck in an unwanted love triangle stars some Pittsburgh Savoyards' favorites, like Mia Bonnewell and Board President Michael Greenstein. This classic satire opens March 3rd at the Andrew Carnegie Free Library and Music Hall.
For tickets and more information click here.
#2 – Hercules Didn't Wade in the Water – Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company: Rounding out their 2017 season of world premieres, Pittsburgh Playwrights presents us with a drama, with comedy, set amongst the wreckage of one of the worst disasters in modern America: Hurricane Katrina. Playwrights' regular Wali Jamal slides into the director's role to guide us through the story of two sets of people just trying to survive. Hercules Didn't Wade in the Water opens at Pittsburgh Playwrights May 6th.
For tickets and more information, click here.
#1 – Forever Plaid – The Lamp Theatre Players: After many ups and downs
getting here, The Lamp Theatre in Irwin, PA finally held its grand opening a little over six months ago. Since then they've held many events, from Split Stage Productions' performances to classic rock cover bands. Now the Lamp has its own performing company, The Lamp Theatre Players, set to produce their inaugural show, Forever Plaid. The 1989 musical revue will open March 3rd, 80 years after the Lamp Theatre first opened its doors.
For tickets and more information, click here.
While we've got you, check out our Top 5 Musicals you don't want to miss here!
Stage 62 is starting up their 55th season this year and we've got the inside scoop here.
Check out what 12 Peers Theater has up their sleeve this year in Mark's preview here.
There has been a lot of buzz surrounding the Pittsburgh Festival Opera lately, (formerly known as the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh's SummerFest). We have an inside look at next installment of their Music That Matters A Gathering of Sons here.
Get the scoop on all the hot parties and fundraisers with our roundup of Pittsburgh's gala season. Check it out here.
And once again, our busiest weekend of the year is rapidly approaching: the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival. Here are some highlights of what to expect this year.
Steel City Shakespeare will be announcing their 2017 season any minute now, brush up on your SCSC knowledge with our Jeffrey Chips Artist Spotlight.
Winter got to be a busy season, here's some of what we covered in the last few months:
Rust by the Duquesne Red Masquers
As One at the Pittsburgh Opera
The Complete History of America (abridged) at the Theatre Factory
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee by the University of Pitt Stages
The Royale at City Theatre
Woody's Order! at the Pittsburgh Playhouse
Twelfth Night at the Pittsburgh Public Theater
The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity by barebones productions
Cabaret by Split Stage Productions
Into the Woods at Comtra
Midnight Radio Holiday Spectacular at Bricolage
Mr. Marmalade at CMU
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Quantum Theatre
Unbolted by Attack Theatre
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Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream Review
Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream Review
Let me start by saying that I am a big fan of NYX because their products are affordable, hypoallergenic and it suits my skin very well. For this reason, I always end up browsing their website to see new featured products. That is why one time, I accidentally bumped to this eye catching product that I will review now called Nyx Soft Matte Lip Cream.
The product claim is very catchy. It says "It's like nothing you've experienced before. It's lipstick cream that goes on silky but looks soft matte." Well I am not into glossy lipsticks so this one really caught my attention. Luckily, on my first purchase, I was able to buy two (2) NYX lip cream (12M/container) online for only P500.00 with a 20% discount. First 2 shade I bought was London and Antwerp just to try it.
What can I say? The packaging is modern and slick. You can bring it anywhere. And it also includes applicator that is easy to use. It really does what it promise, it really feels soft on my lips. It is matte, so don't expect that it will moisturize your lips. It is very pigmented and stays pretty well on lips. Moreover, I got excited to apply it because it smells like a cake.
After I tried the two (2) lippies that I bought, I decided to purchase three (3) more NYX lip cream shades namely Tokyo, Istanbul and Milan.
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Here are the NYX lip cream swatches I made to compare the colors when applied to skin.
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The Symbolic Imagination: Coleridge and the Romantic Tradition (Paperback)
Studying the nature of symbol in Coleridge's work, Father Barth shows that it is central to Coleridge's intellectual endeavor in poetry and criticism as well as in philosophy and theology. He finds symbol to be an essentially religious reality for Coleridge, one that partakes of the nature of a sacrament, especially sacrament as an encounter between material and spiritual reality.Father Barth notes that eighteenth-century poetry was by and large a poetry of metaphor rather than of symbol, a poetry of reference rather than of encounter. In close readings of the poetry of Wordsworth and Coleridge, he shows how they practiced and developed the poetry of symbol. Finally, analyzing the symbolic imagination, the author concludes that it is a phenomenon profoundly linked with the experience of Romanticism itself and with a fundamental change in religious sensibility. Originally published in 1977. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.


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Pension Funds Ride to the U.S. Economy's Rescue
By investing in the country's crumbling infrastructure as part of a bigger effort involving governments and unions, CalPERS and other public pensions hope to get America back to work.
The two biggest U.S. pension funds aren't the chattiest of neighbors. Separated by a river in Sacramento, the $225 billion California Public Employees' Retirement System and the $148 billion California State Teachers' Retirement System rarely collaborate. But this past September at a New York press conference held by the Clinton Global Initiative, former President Bill Clinton's foundation, they jointly announced plans to commit billions of dollars to U.S. infrastructure over the next three to five years.
This pledge is part of a bigger investment push by pension funds, government officials and union executives. The objective is a triple bottom line: returns for pension beneficiaries, jobs for U.S. workers—union members in particular—and improvements to the country's crumbling infrastructure.
CalPERS hopes to invest as much as $5 billion; CalSTRS has earmarked between $1.5 billion and $2 billion. The two funds will look at projects that include retrofitting and greening buildings; rebuilding highways, bridges, tunnels and ports; expediting access to high-speed wireless communications; and exploring clean energy sources. In the words of CalSTRS Investment Committee Chairman Harry Keiley, these are "the kinds of infrastructure projects that will make America great." CalPERS plans to devote as much as $800 million of its $5 billion total to California-based infrastructure.
The infrastructure crisis could be a blessing in disguise for the country's troubled economy. In 2009 the American Society of Civil Engineers estimated that the U.S. would need $2.2 trillion for roads, ports and pipelines through 2014. America's 100 biggest public retirement systems had combined assets of $2.7 trillion in the first quarter of 2011, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The math is tempting.
U.S. pension funds already invest in infrastructure, though during the past decade they mostly did so through private equity. And this isn't the first time they've ridden to the aid of the economy. When New York City faced bankruptcy in the late 1970s, municipal pension funds invested in bonds to help it recover. But Arthur Levitt Sr., then state comptroller and sole fiduciary for the New York State Common Retirement Fund, refused to buy the paper, citing his duty to pension fund members.
Plenty of questions remain about how pension funds can invest in infrastructure for local, and often political, good and still meet their fiduciary responsibilities. Boosting the California economy is one thing, but these projects must also make sense for pension beneficiaries. Likewise, infrastructure investors are now less interested in private equity than in fixed-income-type strategies with lower fees and leverage. All of this opens the door for money managers to come up with the right funds and opportunities; those that have held talks with pensions and unions include BlackRock and Deutsche Asset Management.
For many in the defined benefit pension community, infrastructure investments provide important benefits beyond the bottom line. "This is not a new issue," says Susan Crotty, a consultant with Chicago-based investment advisory firm Marco Consulting Group, which specializes in working with union pension funds. However, Crotty adds, "in the past year or so, it has got a lot more traction because of the unemployment situation."
With the U.S. jobless rate still close to 9 percent, pension funds are collaborating with one another and organized labor to make infrastructure investing part of the solution. The Clinton Global Initiative project sprang out of a conversation between Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO, and former President Clinton in early 2011.
The AFL-CIO had already been seeking infrastructure opportunities; in June, as part of a CGI event in Chicago, the union pledged to invest as much as $10 billion over five years, including $20 million in energy-efficient retrofitting. By the time of the September press conference with CalPERS and CalSTRS, Trumka could announce that his union had committed $200 million to retrofitting.
In 2010, at Trumka's behest, American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten arranged a meeting of AFT leaders, among them trustees of teachers' pension funds, to find ways of making infrastructure investments work. Weingarten also serves as the AFL-CIO's point person for the project in dealings with CGI and the White House. For its part, CalPERS is planning roundtable discussions with parties that include union representatives and officials from fellow pensions. Now is the time for the buy side to pull up a chair.


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Hickey: The Republican proposed deficit committee would be used to force through cuts in social programs
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PAUL JAY, SENIOR EDITOR, TRNN: Welcome to The Real News Network, coming to you again from Washington, DC. And joining us again is Roger Hickey. He is the codirector of Campaign for America's future. Thanks for joining us.
ROGER HICKEY, CODIRECTOR, CAMPAIGN FOR AMERICA'S FUTURE: Thank you, Paul.
JAY: So there's a committee is [inaudible] a couple of senators are trying to form a new committee to fight the deficit. Tell us what this is all about.
HICKEY: You know, the conservatives are always, always fixated on the deficit, and they are even in this period, where it's the official policy of the United States government to expand the deficit in order to stimulate the economy and get us out of the deepest recession since the Great Depression. That's the official policy. Obama's even thinking of spending more money to create jobs. The conservatives, including conservative Democrats, are trying to pressure the Congress and the White House to lock the political system into an extreme focus on cutting the deficit.
JAY: So explain what they're proposing.
HICKEY: Here's what they're proposing. They're proposing that the Congress create a special commission, composed mainly of members of Congress, that would go off for a year and come up with a plan to significantly reduce the US federal deficit. That would include automatic cuts in Social Security and Medicare benefits. It would include cuts to other programs. They say they're open to revenue taxes, but this is pushed by conservatives who don't like taxes. So they would bring that back to Congress, and then the Congress would have very, very limited debate on this set of proposals. They would have to vote on the proposals on an up or down basis. It's literally the Congress giving up its authority over the purse and allowing this—.
JAY: Well, they'd argue it's taking control of the purse.
HICKEY: It is totally bypassing the structures of the Congress, the committees of the Congress that assess the need for spending and taxes, and give it over to this special committee.
JAY: Okay. So I'll put on their hat. Their argument would be is the normal structures of Congress don't like making cuts, 'cause everybody likes to go back with something for their district or their state, and nobody really wants to make any cuts. Everybody talks about it. So they say the normal mechanisms don't work.
HICKEY: You know, the reality, of course, is that during the boom period of the Clinton administration, we were actually reducing the deficit on a regular basis—so much so that the Clinton people were, I think—incorrectly, in my opinion, but they were talking about getting rid of the entire federal debt, because they were devoting so much of the increased revenue from growth to reducing the federal deficit. They had it down to zero and well below zero. And the fact is that you get the deficit down when you have economic growth. The US had huge deficits and debt after World War II, 'cause we had bought up a lot of things and spent a lot of money. The robust growth after World War II and the investments that we made in the GI bill and other things actually grew the economy to the extent that we had a very stable debt situation very soon after the war.
JAY: The argument that this is happening on such a scale now, that the trillions of dollars both going out directly from the Treasury or via the Fed through the back door is just on a scale that they say could lead to inflation, a debasement of the American dollar.
HICKEY: The conservatives are trying to freak people out about the debt. They certainly are. They are trying to warn that there could be a run on the dollar, that our Chinese financiers will no longer buy American bonds. The fact is that we're in a recession. We are financing our debt just fine from internal sources right now. And the major cause of the deficit is what Obama inherited, from the war in Iraq and Bush's other expensive, unpaid-for spending, and the fact that a recession causes revenue to drop and taxes are down. And that's primarily why the deficit is growing. Yes, he's spending about $1 trillion on recovery efforts, but that will quickly be recouped if we have decent growth again.
JAY: In the terms of the people fighting the deficit fighters, there's two areas that you don't hear talked about very much, and they're such obvious sources of enormous revenue. And the only reason I can understand it is because some of the Democrats don't want us to talk about it. But number one is tax havens offshore, which many economists we've talked to say it could be as much as $1 trillion that should be being taxed from American companies and individuals that are going on regulated and taxed. A trillion dollars is enough to pay the whole health-care bill for a decade.
HICKEY: Yes, indeed.
JAY: And then the other piece is the disproportionate tax to unearned income, that earned income gets taxed at a higher rate than speculation. They're such obvious two moves, but nobody talks about it. It's like this debate goes on over here,—.
HICKEY: There's another element, and that is cutting the military budget, which is the largest in the world.
JAY: Well, that's obviously the biggest elephant in the room.
HICKEY: But nevertheless, this commission is a direct result of a coordinated campaign by conservatives funded by Pete Peterson, the former US secretary of Treasury under Republican presidents and big Wall Street financier. And Peterson and his foundation have done enormous agitation and education designed to make Americans and members of Congress be really freaked out about [inaudible]
JAY: And so the point of this legislation is on the campaign trail they'll be able to say, "Well, we had a vote on this, up or down, and my opponent here voted not to cut." They just want to make—it's essentially a kind of propaganda event, isn't it?
HICKEY: Yeah. They really don't have yet a plan to cut the deficit. They have a plan to create a structure that will eventually cut the deficit. And they will use the fact that people vote against this commission in political ads next time around. The other thing is that they're attaching this legislation to the debt-limit legislation that the Congress has to pass in order to finance the government. So it's a game of chicken. They're trying to say: we are going to hold up the entire finances of the federal government of the United States unless you empower this commission to go forward. Frankly, I think they're not going to get their way. I think both the leaders of the Senate, and especially Nancy Pelosi, don't want to see this happening. I think that we've organized about 40 national organizations to protest this and to give a backbone to the Democrats in the Congress to resist it. And I'm hopeful that we can not only prevent it from happening but use it as an educational vehicle to show people, look, there's alternative ways to go about cutting the deficit besides slashing peoples' Medicare and Social Security benefits.
JAY: Well, it might be fun, actually, to pull a Republican tactic and say, okay, we'll support this, 'cause I can't believe they actually want it. They only want to be able to say they tried to pass this. But there's too much boondoggle going on amongst Republicans and conservative Democrats. They might lose some of their own little favorite programs if people could just go up or down.
HICKEY: Yeah. I think these Republicans are so ideologically right-wing right now that this would be a very, very dangerous sort of robotic automatic mechanism that would be on its own track, with its own dynamism, that it could come back to the Congress, and then members would actually vote for it.
JAY: Well, we've seen how well that works in places, states like California.
HICKEY: Yeah. Well, they didn't try this particular maneuver, but they—.
JAY: No, but something like it, where you have these sort of automatic confines about what can be done in terms of revenue and cuts.
HICKEY: And the point of all this is they don't want to talk about a government that actually works. They want to talk about a government that's the enemy and needs to be drastically slashed. These are the same people who wanted to privatize the Social Security system. These are the same people who have been really complaining about the fact that the US has a fairly basic social contract with seniors for some time. I personally don't want to see Social Security benefits cut any more than they are currently, the level that they're at right now. I don't want to see Medicare cut in terms of benefits that people receive. I want to see Medicare reorganized so that the health-care system works in a more efficient way. These guys want to cut, and they don't believe in raising taxes, even on the wealthy, to finance affirmative government. So it's a very important ideological battle that we're going to have to wage and win, reaching out to the American people and showing them how dangerous it is to put government on automatic. Conservative policies, if they were in effect right now, would have thrown this economy into a Great Depression. And you want to have the flexibility to spend money when you need to, as well as the long-term strategy of investing in the future.
JAY: I don't think you understand. If the Republicans are in power, then it's okay to [inaudible] There was no problem with that after 9/11. There was no problem with that during last fall when Bush was [inaudible]
HICKEY: There's no doubt that the Republicans became just opponents of doing anything about the deficit while they were in power, that's right, first with their tax cuts and then with their wars. So you're absolutely right. In fact, their supply-side ideology said that deficits were not a problem. Now that they're facing Obama in power, they're using the deficit as a weapon against him.
JAY: The problem's going to be we'll see where Obama is on this, because I don't think that's entirely clear. It wasn't long after he got elected he met with a bunch of conservative columnists—David Brooks and Krauthammer, George Will—and they asked him: what are you going to do about entitlement programs once you have to start dealing with the deficit after all this stimulus spending? And he apparently told them all entitlement programs will be on the table. But I guess that's a battle we'll have to see soon.
HICKEY: Yes. And as I say, there's a big difference between reorganizing Medicare, which he's trying to do through the health reform, and slashing Medicare or privatizing Social Security, which is what the conservatives want. So it'll be a test. Democrats do have to show the American public that economic growth and smart investments will bring down deficits and not burden their children with unsustainable debt. But we can do that without these crazy automatic slashing machines.
JAY: Thanks for joining us.
HICKEY: Thank you.
JAY: And thank you for joining us on The Real News Network.


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Last month, my company, GMM Nonstick Coatings, was besieged with hundreds of racist messages, including threats of violence against my wife and two young sons.
Why did this happen? Because as a CEO I had the nerve to write an op-ed critical of President Donald Trump's tepid response to white supremacists and neo-Nazis in Charlottesville, Va.
Against the advice of my family, I publicly shared the bigoted messages. In one voicemail, a woman rants at me for 93 seconds, saying I should get my "(expletive) garbage and go back to India," while weaving in creative insults about Martin Luther King Jr., Nikki Haley, dogs, pigs and Confederate statues.
It's impossible to listen to the message just once due to its Kafkalike absurdist quality. (Note: I was born and raised in Chicago.) The voicemail quickly went viral and the story was picked up around the world. I've appeared on MSNBC and CNBC to discuss race in America; my relatives overseas sent me news clippings of my photo in dozens of Asian papers; and even radio disc jockey Howard Stern played the voicemail on his show.
I founded GMM 10 years ago, and I'm proud that today we're one of the world's largest suppliers of nonstick coatings. I know I am taking a risk by speaking out — every day 40 million Americans use my company's products in their kitchens, and half of them likely support President Trump. But as my hero John F. Kennedy liked to say: "The hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in time of moral crisis preserve their neutrality."
In the Trump era, I believe it's the responsibility of all leaders to speak their conscience, regardless of their politics (especially considering the abhorrent approval rating of Congress).
In fact, a recent survey reports that 75 percent of Americans think CEOs should speak out more often publicly on issues of national importance.
Look at Kenneth Frazier, the courageous African-American CEO of Merck who stepped down from Trump's manufacturing council in protest. His action caused a tsunami of high-profile resignations.
Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel highlighted flaws with the GOP's efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act when he spoke passionately about his newborn son who needed cardiac surgery. Despite being pilloried by right-wing media, Kimmel's efforts likely helped ensure the survival of the ACA.
Basketball star LeBron James spoke up after the president "disinvited" the Golden State Warriors to the White House, fueling a national conversation about race and leadership. James knew bigotry metastasizes when presidents say the wrong things, or when they fail to say the right things.
Unfortunately, Trump has done both.
So to all leaders who want to speak out, don't be afraid. If I have learned anything in this episode of my life, it's that America is filled with good people.
In the past four weeks I have received over 40,000 amazingly supportive letters from all over the country — from people of every race, religion and creed. From U.S. congressmen and senators of both parties. The common theme of the messages: Keep speaking out. I promise I will. And, I have never been more proud to be an American.
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Orange County Business Community Rallying in Support of United to End Homelessness
Sports Legend turned Successful Business Leader Earvin "Magic" Johnson also adds an Assist to the Effort
IRVINE, Calif. – May 9, 2018 – Since the launch of United to End Homelessness two months ago, some of Orange County's top private companies and foundations have come out in strong support of the countywide initiative to tackle the housing crisis.
These include Pacific Life and Kaiser Permanente, which pledged $40,000 and $150,000, respectively, to the effort, as well as the Tarsadia Foundation, which made a $100,000 contribution.
"We greatly appreciate the financial support of Pacific Life, Kaiser Permanente and the Tarsadia Foundation as the first three of many companies and organizations that will join our efforts," said Susan B. Parks, President and CEO of Orange County United Way. "They and other business leaders who have stepped up in other ways share our commitment to ending homelessness in Orange County by providing the long-term housing with needed supportive care for the thousands of individuals currently suffering from homelessness throughout our community."
One of those business leaders is United to End Homelessness Leadership Council Chair Lawrence Armstrong, CEO of Ware Malcomb, who understands the power that local businesses have to bring private sector solutions to a community-wide challenge.
"We appreciate all that our county elected leaders and staff are doing to address this crisis but it's clear that we in the business community can and should step up to lend our unique skill sets and financial resources to the effort," explained Armstrong. "Homeless individuals need housing, and when you consider the fact that Orange County's housing stock is overwhelmingly in private hands, it's clear that the private sector has a vital role to play in combatting this growing problem."
Armstrong leads an impressive list of business and community leaders that make up the United to End Homelessness Leadership Council, some of which includes executives from Disneyland, Angels Baseball, Kaiser Permanente and Wahoo's along with leaders that represent various sectors of the business community, including the Orange County Business Council, Apartment Association of Orange County and the Hospital Association of Southern California.
Kaiser Permanente's strong commitment on the Leadership Council and financial support reflect the company's understanding of the connection between housing and health.
"We're really excited to be a part of the United to End Homelessness campaign," announced John Stratman, Kaiser Permanente's Senior Director of Public Affairs and Brand Communications. "We at Kaiser Permanente understand the vital role that stable housing has in the health of children and their families and that's why we're committing our financial and volunteer support to this worthy initiative."
Pacific Life, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2018, is getting involved so its employees can know they're helping solve one of their community's most pressing challenges.
"Our connections in this community run deep and when there's a problem, our employees and company step up," explained Tennyson S. Oyler, Vice President, Brand Management & Public Affairs, at Pacific Life Insurance Company and President of the Pacific Life Foundation. "We're honored to have an opportunity to help and we fully support the United to End Homelessness initiative in Orange County."
Even a well-known Los Angeles-based business and sports leader heard about and threw his support behind United to End Homelessness.
Earvin "Magic" Johnson, owner of Magic Johnson Enterprises, part-owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, president of basketball operations for the Los Angeles Lakers and Orange County homeowner commented on the initiative ahead of his keynote address at United Way's May 8th Women's Philanthropy Fund breakfast.
"It's an honor to have the opportunity to extend my personal endorsement of the United to End Homelessness initiative in Orange County. Too many OC residents have been struggling for too long. I applaud the business, philanthropic, and faith-based communities who are becoming actively engaged with the Orange County United Way to help with solutions. It is great to see all sectors of the county come together to help our most vulnerable. Well done, U2EH. Let's end street homelessness in OC once and for all!"
Following up on key recommendations in the landmark Homelessness Cost Study commissioned by Orange County United Way in partnership with University of California, Irvine and Jamboree, and applying lessons learned from other communities, the United to End Homelessness coalition, led by United Way, is comprised of local leaders working to ensure that integrated and sustainable solutions are implemented on behalf of Orange County neighbors suffering from homelessness. The goal is to end street homelessness in Orange County. For more information, please visit www.unitedtoendhomelessness.org
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Let's Talk About Branding!
December 27, 2020
Let's talk about branding! It's an important part of any business. We know the importance of lead generation, but let's take a look at a neglected side of building your business. If you can establish an identity for your company, it will help you set your business apart from the competition and spark a connection with your audience. Branding is important because not only is it what makes a memorable impression on your audience, but it allows your customers and clients to know what to expect from your company. It is a way of distinguishing yourself from the competitors and clarifying what it is you offer that makes you the better option. Your brand is built to be a true representation of who you are as a business, and how you wish to be perceived!
According to Entrepreneur magazine…
"Your brand is the sum total of your customers' perceptions, notions, and experience. It is the face, personality, and the values espoused by your business - and everything in between."
In the age of social media, perception is reality. What your audience sees, is what they assume they will get. You want to put your best foot forward in terms of branding. Presenting your business in an organized and consistent manner promotes recognition and incites trust amongst potential customers!
Branding Demonstrates Your Intent
Branding reflects the statement that your business makes. It tells your audience that you have invested in your business. Everything that your business exemplifies should be easily recognizable throughout the brand. This shows your clients what values you have as a business, and the standard you hold your business to. A business that you are poorly branding and doesn't demonstrate any sort of values or mission, is one that clients are not likely to trust. By demonstrating your intent through your branding, you can show potential clients what you stand for, the services you provide, and the values you implement within your business.
Branding Supports Advertising
Advertising is another component of branding, and advertising strategies will directly reflect the brand and its desired portrayal. Advertising techniques such as the use of promotional products, social media Ads, and social media content are deeply rooted in branding. It becomes easy to create a cohesive and appealing advertising strategy that plays well into your branding goals once you understand what you want your brand to accomplish.
What Should Your Brand Accomplish?
When you look at your business, what do you see? The people, the mission, the values, the services, etc. It's complex and multi-faceted, so how do you determine what your brand will accomplish?
Here are a few objectives to consider! Effective branding:
- Deliver a message clearly and cohesively
- Reaffirm your credibility
- Build an emotional connection with your audience
- Generate loyalty
- Motivate your potential audience to take the next step
Branding adds value - both to the business & its employees.
Branding adds immense value to your business, but it also adds value to your customers, employees, and investors. Businesses with clear and cohesive stories are valued higher by customers and investors. Businesses with clear stories also have employees who understand what they do and why they do it. People desire to work for a business that does great things, and with branding, those great things are only great if they're understood clearly and simply. A strong brand engages and aligns employees because employees are no different than customers. They want to know what their business stands for and what they represent. And, most importantly, they want to feel good about the company they give so much of their time to! You have an opportunity to help them tell that story through clear and cohesive branding. It's the story they tell their spouses, their children and parents, and neighbors. Make sure they are all telling the same version of that story and that they're excited about it. When you are building that story through branding, you are able to move people's emotions, which is key to moving sales.
Branding Shows the 'You' in Your Business
As much as your audience wants to know about the services that you provide, they also want to know about the people behind the business. It makes it personal - think about it this way, you want to grab a coffee before work. You have two options; the first is running into a gas station and grabbing yourself a quick cup of coffee. The second is stopping by the mom-and-pop shop to have a sweet lady who knows you by name make you a nice cup of coffee. The coffee tastes the same, they both take the same amount of time. and cost the same amount of money, so which do you choose? It's always going to be the mom-and-pop shop. It adds just a little bit of a genuine and personal touch to your day. Your brand can do the same thing by making it people-centric.
What Does Branding Consist Of?
Now that we understand the WHY of branding, it's time to dive into what exactly branding consists of. For starters, branding is way more than just a logo. It includes everything you do as a business - even if your organization is only about you! Here are a few things you can do to build and promote your brand…
Aesthetically, branding consists of photography, logo, fonts, colors, among other things. We've talked before about the importance of quality photography to branding, and that remains true. If your business has professional headshots and high-quality photos of your office - you are presenting the best version of your brand. Next up is an easy-to-navigate and user-friendly website! Clients want the ease of access when it comes to learning more about you, contacting you, and understanding what you do. This can all be accomplished through an appropriately branded website. That website should include everything from a staff page (this is where those professional headshots come into play) to a contact page. This is where you can truly demonstrate the intent you've set for your brand identity. By showing the people behind the scenes, celebrating successes, sharing testimonials - there are a million ways to show what makes your business unique.
Social Media Content
The next aspect of branding is social media content. In order to stay in front of your audience, you need to be putting out both custom and curated content on your social media platforms. Posting custom images and graphics will be an extension of the aesthetic branding that you've put into place. Implementing company hashtags is one addition to social posts that will help make your content recognizable, as well as locatable by your audience. Social media is a great way to share information about your company, shine a light on your employees, and share industry-relevant information! Posting on a consistent basis will keep your business in the mind of potential clients!
Another aspect of branding that will help you stay in front of your audience is a newsletter. If you feature opt-in forms on your website, people who are interested in your business can subscribe to a newsletter. This will include social media posts, company updates, timely information, and much more.
Now we've talked about the importance of branding and what it consists of, now here are some questions to ask yourself…
What is our business's vision?
What are our goals for the future?
Where are we going in the next 5, 10, 30 years?
What do we want our clients to know about us?
What do we stand for?
Why do we do what we do?
What are our values?
What sets us apart?
At the end of the day, as important as lead generation is to building business, branding is just as important! You want to present your business to your audience in the very best light. In order to do that, you want to come across in the most professional and cohesive way possible. This is where investing in branding comes into play.
If you know that you want to build and maintain a better brand for your business, then head over to tryhyperchat.com to schedule a consultation so that we can help you Turn Social Into Sales!
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Trendrating – a Swiss company providing advanced analytic solutions for active investment managers across the globe – will begin sharing monthly research results from our price trend analytics engine to help provide some guidance for advisors and other investors. We are in unprecedented times as to economic, market and health disruptions in our world. We feel, now more than ever, that we need a more dynamic risk management mindset.
In order to implement this more modern approach to volatile markets, we need to utilize technology to capture price trends in order to be successful investors in any market environment. We are happy to share this data and welcome your comments and further inquiry
– Rocco Pellegrinelli, CEO of Trendrating
May Sector Allocations
To arrive at our monthly Sector Allocations, we delineate the S&P 500 universe of stocks into five groups based on their Smart Momentum Score (SMS). Any stock that has retraced at least 20% from a trend high is considered an outlier. The sector allocation is then found by looking at the proportion of names within quantile one for each sector. To control risk, no sector can represent more than double its weighting in the index.
Suggested Allocations
The companies and sectors that have held up the best over the last couple months remain most favourable. The Consumer Staples sector has the largest overweight, followed by Health Care, Communication Services and Real Estate. In contrast, Technology is now the largest underweight, followed by Financial, Industrials, Utilities, Energy and Consumer Discretionary. Our Model is neutral on Materials, which has a deviation of less than +/- 2% from the index weighting.
Top Trending Stocks in the S&P 500
Each month we distribute the Trendrating 100 list to our clients. We delineate the S&P 500 universe of stocks into five groups based on their Smart Momentum Score (SMS) and retracement value. Any stock that has retraced over 13% from a trend high is considered an outlier. This leaves us with a list of names in which our Model has high conviction. The market environment will dictate the number of names in the Top 100 list, but it will typically range from 80-100 companies. Here will be highlighting the Top 25 companies each month. Contact Trendrating for the complete list.
Practical Use Cases
Trendrating adds additional market intelligence that complements most investment approaches. The list can be used on its own or paired with fundamental research and analyst opinions to construct and monitor portfolios. We do not expect excessive turnover of these names from month to month. We have also listed the sectors in accordance with the GICS classification.
Trendrating Terminology
Rating Grade: A = Strong Bull Trend / B = Emerging Bull Trend / C = Emerging Bear Trend / D = Strong Bear Trend
Smart Momentum Score (SMS): is a continuous rating scale between -3 and 3, measuring the strength of the trend since that trend began. The metric allows the model to differentiate between securities of the same ratings, whether that is an A, B, C or D rated security.
Retracement: The percentage off the peak of the trend for positive trends or off the bottom for negative trends.
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Proven Effectiveness – A 20-year back test supporting Trendrating's sector allocation approach
Trendrating Brochure – An overview of the services we offer
Pinnacle Trendrating Innovative Equity Fund (IPTRX) – A mutual fund utilizing our trend capture model
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