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2 thoughts on "Afghanistan: Slave Nation"
You were repetitive regarding the woman with 8 children. No one will disagree with mistreatment of women. However, where was our concern until now? The focus for our being in Afghanistan should not be human rights. That was not the reason for our invasion and occupation.
We need to get the hell out of Afghanistan. The Taliban was an ally until 9-11 and received US foreign aid. The Taliban offered to turn Osama Bin Laden over to be tried in an international court. Bush refused. Hence, 9 years later we are still there.
The real reason for the invasion was that the Afghans had awarded a gas pipeline contract to a non-American company. A US company is now going to build and own that pipeline. http://www.aprodex.com/pipeline-opens-new-front-in-afghan-war-1028-n.aspx
I agree with your position on the unmanned drone attacks by the CIA in Waziristan, Pakistan. Here is what we did on Mother's Day:

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Private equity firm KKR & Co has agreed to buy WebMD Health Corp. in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion, bringing a slew of popular online health information websites under one umbrella.
The deal comes five months after New York-based WebMD said it would explore strategic options amid a slowdown in advertising paid for by pharmaceutical companies.
KKR will fold WebMD's websites, including WebMD.com and Medscape.com, into its Internet Brands unit, which houses sites such as DentalPlans.com and AllAboutCounseling.com.
KKR will pay $66.50 per share, a premium of 20.5 percent to WebMD's Friday closing and 33 percent higher than the stock's trading price at the start of the year.
WebMD's shares were trading at $65.98, just shy of the offer.
Analysts said the deal price was higher than expected, adding that WebMD was a good fit for Internet Brands' portfolio.
"We are pleasantly surprised by the premium valuation, given the flat growth expected," Cowen & Co analyst Charles Rhyee wrote in a note. "We think the valuation may imply that we and consensus may be too conservative."
Founded in 1996, WebMD has grown into one of the most popular health websites for consumers and medical professionals, attracting more than 70 million monthly unique visitors in 2016, according to analytics company comScore Inc.
WebMD's Medscape, a medical news and education website, accounted for about 60 percent of the company's advertising revenue in 2016.
Internet Brands, which launched as CarsDirect.com in 1998, licenses and delivers its content and internet technology products and services to small and medium-sized businesses.
It was acquired by KKR in 2014 for $1.1 billion from two other private equity firms, Hellman & Friedman LLC and JMI Equity.
Reuters reported on Sunday that KKR was nearing a deal to buy the online health information provider.
WebMD also announced preliminary second-quarter sales that topped the average analyst estimate.
The strong results highlight a rebound in regulatory drug approvals in the United States and Europe so far this year, KeyBanc Capital Markets analysts said.
"This is driving biopharma advertising demand and provides a positive read going into the second quarter reporting season for companies linked to the marketing of newly approved drugs."
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC was WebMD's financial adviser, while Shearman & Sterling LLP was its legal adviser. Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP was Internet Brands' legal adviser.


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5 Tips for Running a Successful Facebook Competition
We're easily suckered in by a good Facebook competition (especially Roxanne, who seems to win every single time!). It doesn't take much create a promotion which both delights your customers and fulfils your objectives, but when first getting started it's natural to feel a bit lost. Read on for our top five tips to make sure your promo is a resounding success.
1. Follow the Rules
There are particular guidelines surrounding Facebook competitions that brands must adhere to, so before getting started it's important that you're clued up on what you are and aren't allowed to do. The rulebook was very recently updated; companies are finally allowed to run competitions on their own timelines rather than through an app (hurrah!) but encouraging entrants to tag themselves in an image that they're not depicted in is still forbidden. If you don't stick to the rules you risk the embarrassing scenario that your competition is removed halfway through…!
You can view the latest copy of Facebook's guidelines here.
2. Be Transparent in your Selection Process
This is especially important with high-value or very desirable prizes (such as holidays), where entrants are likely to closely scrutinise your methods for choosing a winner and assess whether they were picked fairly. Don't be ambiguous about your selection process – whether the prize goes to the best answer, the first correct guess or is picked at random, you should clearly explain when posting the competition.
3. Don't ask too much of your Fans
As a general rule the simpler you can make the entry process, the more entries you are likely to receive. Some companies will try to garner a higher level of engagement through their competitions, by asking entrants to answer a question, think of a funny caption for a photo or write a sentence justifying why they should win the prize. Be mindful of your prize value when setting the entry criteria – a complicated entry process for a low-value prize isn't likely to draw many people in.
4. Make the Prize Relevant
By running a competition on Facebook you are, presumably, trying to attract either new fans or increased engagement from your existing fans. In either case the prize needs to be something that would be appealing to your target audience. Universally desirable prizes such as iPads, holidays or cash will attract a lot of attention, but if your store sells something entirely unrelated how many of your new fans do you think will click 'unlike' once your updates start appearing in their feeds?
5. Promote your Competition Across as Many Platforms as Possible
To create a really successful competition you need to maximise its visibility. Ensure as many people as possible are aware of the promotion by sharing links across Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and even via a newsletter if possible. Don't forget to 'pin' the relevant post to the top of your Facebook profile so that visitors can easily find it, or use a designated tab that is visible and clearly labelled.


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How can you style your hair while holding a baby?/
My "beauty routine," if it can be called that, consists of occasionally remembering to pluck my eyebrows and applying tinted lip balms. One exception to this practice is my red, wavy, hair, which receives a disproportionate share of my primping time.
But when D arrived, that time disappeared along with all of that hair in the shower. Worse than the temporary (I hope!) physical changes to my hair was that, with a new baby, my hair, my until-then proudest feature, was trapped in either damp or greasy buns. I was proud but a little depressed that D caught onto the opposites "wet" and "dry" so early.
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Once you've mastered the basics, these wands can really be a one-stop shop for your hair. As a general rule, the more time you spend using it, the fancier the 'do. Five minutes with big chunks of hair is a great everyday style. Twenty minutes with small chunks of hair will have you ready for formalwear.
For nearly all of D's first two years, the only styling tool I used was the above elliptical wand, because it meant that I could let my hair air dry and catch up with it the next morning/next evening/next two days. A useful tool for moms with precious little time to shower. But now that kiddo's getting a bit more independent, I bought the Revlon Perfect Heat 2" Tourmaline Ceramic Hot Air Spin Brush. This tool has, without exaggeration, changed my life. I'm reasonably successful with the round brush and dryer routine, which takes me about 25 minutes on a good day. My best time on this dryer is 11 minutes, 16 seconds. The brush spins in both directions, so I can dry my hair from the front and the back without any contortions. Some Amazon reviewers have complained about the weight and bulk of this dryer, but if you're accustomed to lifting a toddler my guess is that your arms can handle it.
But the BEST part about my life-changing new toy is that I can use it while holding onto the kiddo (because the sure-fire way to make him pay attention to me is to start getting ready). I would never use my elliptical wand with the kiddo nearby because that thing heats to 410° and looks like a giant piece of candy. While the spin brush certainly gets hot, the brushes diffuse the heat, meaning that if kiddo needs a hug, I don't have to turn off the dryer, find a high shelf for it, and hope he'll calm down before the other half of my hair sets.
The dryer is much quieter than other similar models, and one time I swear he dozed off mid-dry. Individual results may vary, but if you're faced with a choice between vacuuming and drying your hair, opt for the latter.


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Nancy's Diary
These are selections from Nancy's old diaries, written many years ago. In re-reading them, she found, to her surprise, that some of the entries are still alive; so, we have decided to post them here, where we hope they may be of help or interest to others.
The mind with which you choose to resonate is the mind you become. In becoming that mind, you, who are God, will manifest as God through the mask of that mind, but you are always, and ever, that God with or without that mind. Remember, the choice is always there, and the choice is yours.
The "chosen ones", the special ones, the pure, enlightened, brilliant ones ' they are unloved by mediocrity, and adored by their Adored One. The greatest of mental health comes from knowing which, or what, one is, and acknowledging it openly.
In order to win, someone must lose
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Golden Hour
(Pippa Greene #4)
Out today- Order your copy now! Amazon.ca | Chapters | ECW Press when you purchase two Pippa books your 3rd one's free on this site!Publisher: ECW Press Source: Finished copy received from Publisher, courtesy of AuthorImage and synopsis courtesy of ECW Press website:It's senior year, and the college countdown is on. But instead of getting accepted to Tisch's photography program, Pippa's been waitlisted. Without a backup plan, and with the pressure from everyone around her to live up to her father's legacy, Pippa sets out to prove herself worthy of the program by doing the opposite of everything she did to try to get in. But when she runs into her ex, and first love, Dylan McCutter, Pippa has to finally decide if she should follow her head or her heart.
Written with the same humor and heart that made Chantel Guertin's first three Pippa Greene novels instant favorites, Golden Hour offers a fresh and charming perspective on friendships, family, and first love.
My Thoughts:
Why does it have to be over?!
Well done Chantel, I devoured this final instalment practically all in one sitting. Pippa fans will be completely satisfied with where Chantel has taken in her in her Senior year, it was wonderful to see the tremendous growth of Pippa's voice from Rule of Thirds!
Pippa has painted herself into quite a corner once again, and I loved how we see Pippa let loose and start to enjoy her senior year, goals are important but it's so important to live in the moment and be in the moment, to really appreciate everything that's around you- it really helps put things into perspective- this is the main lesson I took away from Golden Hour.
Of course this last Pippa adventure wouldn't be complete without the return of Dylan and Ben. Truly if you're Team Dylan or Team Ben you'll be happy with Pippa's decision- I'm going to miss these three!
If you've already read this series you're going to want to finish the series anyway, and if you haven't started- GET ON IT! This series is perfect Summer read to take with you to the cottage or beach they don't take up much room in your bag AND you can devour one book each sitting.
Congrats Chantel on a fantastic ending to a wonderful YA series that I will always adore!
Special thanks to Chantel and ECW Press for allowing me to receive and review an advance copy of Golden Hour in exchange for an honest review.
Happy Reading!!!
Be sure to check out other blogger reviews this week for
Golden Hour:
Wednesday, May 23rd - Amanda @ Brains, Books and Brawn
Thursday, May 24th - Patty @Simply Patty
Friday, May 25th - Jessica @ The Paper Trail Diary
Other books by Chantel Guertin
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Construction of Sulochana Secondary School
Nepal is a country of general social and economic inequality and political instability, without a developed infrastructure or sustainable resources for living. A significant portion of the population lives on the verge of poverty (30 percent of residents survive on less than 1 US dollar a day). Out of 28 million inhabitants, nearly half (13 million) are children. Poverty and lack of political stability directly affect the country's social development, social care and education.
In response to the need to ensure access to education for children and young people, an initiative to build a secondary school was undertaken. Locating the school on the way from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi will make it accessible for young people from the Rasuwa District and the Nuwakot District, which was damaged during the earthquake of April 2015.
The building will be able to accommodate about 240 pupils (in Nepal, each class can have up to 40 pupils). Both girls and boys will be attending the school. One of the main goals of the project is to even the educational opportunities for Nepali girls (currently, 35% of girls and 63% of boys can read, and 66% of girls and 79% of boys attend primary school).
The project partner, Round Table in Nepal, has carried out a series of measures under the Freedom through Education (FtE) project aimed at providing support for education of children in Nepal by ensuring suitable learning conditions. The FtE project has resulted in the construction of 33 schools, 212 classes, one orphanage, one boarding school, one health care centre and two toilets. The support encompassed more than 11,000 pupils.
Construction of Sulochana Secondary School
The project is a response to the problem of access to education for young people in the Nuwakot District. After the 2015 earthquake, classes were held in bamboo huts. The project's implementation made it possible for young people to return to masonry buildings, favourably affecting the quality of teaching and safety of young people.
The project's beneficiaries are children and young people of the Nuwakot District. In addition, thanks to the school's location near the road from Kathmandu to Syabru Bensi, classes can also be attended by young people from the Rasuwa District.
The project benefits the Second Goal of Sustainable Development: to achieve universal primary education by ensuring that all boys and girls will be able to complete a full course of primary education.
The project was implemented between 19 September and 31 December 2015 in cooperation with the Round Table in Nepal.
Construction of Sulochana Secondary School
The project was implemented from 19 September to 31 December 2015. Already in September, the walls, metal construction and roof were put up. As a result of these measures, three masonry blocks were erected, each composed of two classes.
The difficult situation in Nepal after the earthquake, followed by its worsening as a result of the continuing fuel crisis in relations with India, raised questions as to the possibility of meeting the project completion deadline. However, thanks to our partner's determination and the support of the embassy, all measures were completed within the planned time limit.
Thanks to the project, access to education in six classes was secured for a group of about 240 pupils.


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I am a sucker for places in real life and settings in books that spark my imagination. When visiting a new town in person or in the pages of a book, I imagine the vast and different lives I could take on in these new geographies. In these places, I imagine 'what if'. Amy Sue Nathan's Left to Chance sparked this same kind of longing.
A sort of inverse of wanderlust, Teddi, the protagonist of Left to Chance, journeys back home to Chance, Ohio. As a celebrity photographer travelling from fancy hotel to fancy resort, Teddi lives an enviable life mingling in beautiful places with the beautiful portraits she photographs. When the wedding of a friend calls her back to Chance, Teddi expects to find everything the same as she left it.
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Given my own love of place and how it intersects with the grand what ifs of life, Left to Chance fills the bill. The place is as much of a character as the people living in it. Readers will find themselves rooting for Chance, Ohio to win Teddi's heart just as much as they will for the men that find themselves in Teddi's path.
Transported is the best word to describe what Left to Chance will do for a reader. Like Teddi, you will surely enjoy the journey!
I'm Amy Sue Nathan, and my third novel, Left to Chance, will be published by St. Martin's Griffin on November 21, 2017. My debut novel, The Glass Wives, was published by St. Martin's Griffin on May 14, 2013 and The Good Neighbor was published on October 15, 2015. I'm lucky to be represented by Danielle Egan-Miller of Browne & Miller Literary Associates.
I've been blogging since 2006, and launched the Women's Fiction Writers blog in March 2011. I teach workshops for Writers Digest University and freelance as a fiction editor and writing coach. I'm also a book coach with Author Accelerator and trained in the Story Genius method. My stories and essays have appeared in print and online in over two dozen publications such as The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Parent, Writer's Digest, Huffington Post, and online in New York Times and Washington Post blogs.
I was born and raised in Philadelphia and am a graduate of Temple University with a Bachelor's in Journalism (a degree I actually use). I am back in my homeland of Philadelphia after twenty-six years, and am the proud mom of two grown children (my favorite oxymoron). In addition to being a writer, editor, and blogger, I'm a dog-lover, vegetarian, not-so-secret crafter, and lover of all things wine and chocolate.
I'm livin' the life. Just don't ask which one.


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(Nomad MD/75 is currently approved for use in a certain number of states. Please call to inquire.")
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Founded in 2017, we are a new growing company. We work very hard to provide women the best fashion with there is. Our team is dedicated to finding all the best to pieces to show the style, elegance, delicacy and personality of each woman.
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We promised woman's shelters and charities to donate 5 % of our profits every year. Our employees will also donate 40 hours of their expertise every month, to help acquire the best deals for the best clothing to provide the women with.


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Stick Vega is the American Gunpowder Artist and author of LESS KILLING. Stick currently lives and creates explosive pop art at The Blast Factory in Madison, Wisconsin. Not limited to one medium, he works in gunpowder drawings and paintings, photography, digital art and writing. Follow Stick on Facebook and/or Twitter.


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One Source Pathology Checklist
One Source Pathology Checklist
CERSI Collaborators: Laura Esserman, MD, MBA, University of California at San Francisco (UCSF)
FDA Collaborators: Mary Ann Slack, Ronald Fitzmartin, PhD, MBA, Mitra Rocca, Dipl. Inform. Med., Fatima Frye
Project Duration: April 2014 - September 2017
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CERSI scientists at UCSF/Stanford University are collaborating with FDA on developing an eSource checklist, the integration of standards-based tools that will enable health care professionals to track key patient information at the point of care in their EHRs and integrate clinical research and health care. This project's goal is to leverage health care standards to enable health care professionals to keep track of the key information that drives the care of their patients.
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President AlBashir presents a United Nations official with an award
Khartoum 26/04/2018 – The President of the Republic of Sudan, Omar AlBashir awarded the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (UN RC/HC), Ms Marta Ruedas the First-Class Order of the Two Niles in appreciation for her Service in Sudan from August 2015 till April 2018.
Ms Marta Ruedas was granted the First-Class Order of the Two Niles during a farewell ceremony with President Omar Albashir at the Presidential Palace. She has been recently appointed as the Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary General in Iraq, with her experience of over 25 years in the UN at both headquarters and field level, spanning four continents.
"It is a great honor to be granted this award for H.E. the President of Sudan, and it has been an equal honor working in and for Sudan over the past three years"
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Pre-show studio chatter from 3/30/18: Much has been said about Alden Ehrenreich's ability as a Harrison Ford impersonator as he takes on the role of Han in SOLO: A Star Wars Story. We throw in our two cents! We also tackle the internet petition to have Meryl Streep play Leia in Episode IX. And, Mark Hamill has regrets about going public with his criticisms of how Luke was portrayed in THE LAST JEDI, Disney horror stories, and more!


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West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is enraged with back-to-back arrests of two Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs -- actor Tapas Pal and Sudip Bandyopadhyay.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is visibly enraged with back-to-back arrests of two Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MPs — actor Tapas Pal and Sudip Bandyopadhyay. While Pal was arrested on Friday last, TMC leader in Lok Sabha, Bandhopadhyay was arrested on Tuesday by CBI in connection with the Rose Valley chit fund scam. Banerjee dubbed the arrests as a vendetta by BJP chief Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi because TMC has opposed the demonetisation decision of the Central government. "We strongly condemn the political vindictive attitude of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah. For no reasons arrests have been made. Only reason is #NoteBandi," Banerjee tweeted on Tuesday.
The arrests have, however, put the focus back on multi-crore ponzi scams, including the Rose Valley case, in West Bengal under Banerjee's nose. The scams forced many gullible poor people to commit suicide and destroyed lives of scores of others.
Here we take a look at the Rose Valley scam, why TMC MPs have been arrested and why Mamata Banerjee is enraged.
What is Rose Valley?
Rose Valley Hotels and Entertainment Ltd (RVHEL) company was set up in the 1990s by a person named Kajal Kundu, who had started his career as a LIC agent. The company prospered in a very short time. Kajal and his family were killed in a car accident during their visit to Tripura in 2003. The busines was then taken over by Kajal's brother Gautam Kundu. According to The Indian Express, Gautam was famous for this flamboyant life style and his love for expensive cars. There were also rumours of foul play in the death of Kajal and his family. However, the company continued to scale new heights.
What was Rose Valley's business all about?
According to IE, Rose Valley offered a holiday membership plan that promised customers a stay at one of the plush resorts of the company after the expiry of the term. As the popularity of the scheme increased and money started pouring in from customers, the company got involved in a number of businesses including construction, hotels and films. It also sponsored Durga Pujas across Kolkata and also IPL team Kolkata Knightriders once.
As per the probes so far, the RVHEL launched a scheme called "Rose Valley Holiday Membership Plan in 2010." The scheme offered people an opportunity to buy a holiday package on a monthly instalment basis. After the completion of the tenure of the scheme, the investors could either opt for a holiday or get a return on the investment with annualised interest.
The Securities and Exchanged Board of India (SEBI) clamped down on the company in 2013. It found the company offered interest rates ranging from 11.2% to 17.65%. Moreover, the investors couldn't cancel their subscription before the expiry of the tenure.
For no reasons arrests have been made. Only reason is #NoteBandi 2/3
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 3, 2017
We strongly condemn the political vindictive attitude of Narendra Modi and Amit Shah 1/3
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) January 3, 2017
Who all have been linked to the scam?
Personalities from entertainment industry including Tapas Paul and now BJP MP Babul Supriyo, several politicians including chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik and his Tripura counterpart Manik Sarkar.
How big is Rose Valley Scam?
When the chit fund scams were unearthed for the first time, the Saradha Scam hogged the limelight. However, it is believed that Rose Valley is a bigger scam, estimated to be worth Rs 17,000 crore.
What exactly is the Rose Valley Scam?
According to a Sebi estimate, Rose Valley raised over Rs 10,000 crore without any approval and registration with the market regulator. Around February 2012, when Sebi started its probe into the company's scheme, Assam Police registered a case against Rose Valley for collecting Rs 1,006 crore through the holiday membership scheme until February 2012.
CBI later accused chairman Gautam Kundu and three others of defrauding investors from across the country to the tune of over Rs 17,000 crore.
What was TMC's role in the rise of chit fund companies like Rose Valley and Saradha?
At one point of time, TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay was a director in one of the Rose Valley companies. He is said to have family ties with Gautam Kundu. Another TMC MP Tapas Pal and his wife were also on Rose Valley's Board of Directors.
Pal had written a letter to then Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee In 2010. In the letter, Pal had written about rapidly spreading ponzi scams in West Bengal. However, he had not mentioned Rose Valley, according to IE.
TMC leaders linked to Saradha Scam
TMC MP Srinjoy Bose had to resign from his Rajya Sabha seat, while Kunal Ghosh had to spend around three years in jail. Ghosh was released on bail before Diwali last years. Claiming that he was framed, Ghosh had accused several TMC leaders, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of being involved in the scam.
During the 2014 Lok Sabha election campaign, PM Modi Modi had alleged that Saradha promoter Sudipta Sen had purchased one of Banerjee's paintings for Rs 1.8 crore. However, both TMC and Sen denied.
Actor Mithun Chakraborty, who recently resigned his Rajya Sabha seat due to health reasons, returned Rs 1 crore that he had received from Saradha company after the scam broke. Another Trinamool MP Arpita Ghosh was also questioned by investigations.
What is TMC's clarification on Saradha scam?
TMC claims that activities of Saradha were spread beyond West Bengal and had beneficiaries across several parties. Moreover, the Company had started functioning during the Left Front rule.
What is the status of probe into Rose Valley and Saradha scams?
The twin scams are being investigated by the CBI and ED separately. Gautam Kundu was arrested earlier in connection with the Rose Valley scam by ED. According to IE, CBI has so far filed six charge sheets in connection with the Saradha case. The charge sheets have named several people including Kunal Ghosh, West Bengal minister Madan Mitra, Srinjoy Bose and Sudipta Sen. The CBI has also filed one charge sheet in the Rose Valley case, naming Kundu and two other directors.
Why Mamata Banerjee is enraged
Banerjee claims that her party is being targetted for protesting against demonetisation. "I just can't think that Sudip Bandyopadhyay, who is our party's leader in the Lok Sabha, would be arrested. I also have information that Modi wants to arrest many other TMC leaders like Abhishek Banerjee, Sovan Chatterjee (city mayor) and Firhad Hakim (minister)," she was quoted as saying by PTI on Tuesday.
"I am shocked, but not scared. Let him arrest all of us. I openly challenge him to arrest me… He may silence others, but not me. He can't suppress our voice. He can't bulldoze people's voice," she said. "We will fight a legal battle in every case," she said.
Banerjee also expressed support for Bandhopadhyaya, saying, "The party is behind Sudip. He has not done anything wrong. Even if he is in jail, the people of Bengal will keep him in their heart."
(With inputs from agencies)
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Before I entered the tech startup scene, I began to reach out to some of the up and coming players in New York to see what I can learn. The first two people I reached out to and replied were Alex Taub and Scott Britton. Alex ended up hiring me and Scott became one of my close friends. When I first met Scott, he was working at SinglePlatform, which soon got acquired by Constant Contact relatively early in its life cycle. After some time working for the company, Scott announced he was leaving not just the company but New York. He was packing up and moving to Brazil.
Doing what?
"Pursuing my own personal ventures and interests."
Why Brazil?
"Beautiful beaches, amazing culture, world class steak...and the women. What single guy in his mid-twenties wouldn't want to go somewhere like that?!"
If you know Scott, that's the typical rockstar kind of response you would hear from him. We exchanged a few emails here and there to keep in touch. When he said he was finally returning to New York, I shot him a note. Though he's been busy as usual, constantly making the most of every time, he was kind enough to catch up with me.
Brian Kil (BK): What have you been up to the past two years?
Scott Britton (SB): All kinds of stuff man. I moved to Brazil to live with a few friends for a little less than a year. While I was there I learned Portuguese and got to practice while I traveled all over Brazil. I learned to surf and even joined the Flamengo Semi-Pro American football team for a bit in Rio. On the professional side, I got deep into online marketing. Some cool results of this were growing my blog to a top 40 trafficked personal development site on the Internet, launching a book that hit #1 in multiple categories on Amazon as well as a podcast that was regularly a top 20 in iTunes Business. After a while I wanted to come back to the U.S. and try out living in Southern California. I spent 3 months living with one of my closest friends. I spent a lot of time surfing and became a CrossFit instructor while working out at Invictus, arguably the top CrossFit gym in the world. I wanted to build a new business and decided New York would be the best place to do it so I moved back a little less than 6 months ago. I've been working on a new mobile, software company for about 3 months with 2 friends. I also teach this cool fitness class called Peak State once a week that focuses on human empowerment within a high intensity workout. Lots of good stuff going on!
BK: How was that made possible?
SB: Just before I left New York I had started working on a side business that was teaching courses on business development and lead generation. I ended up growing that to a 6 figure business and automated most of it pretty quickly once I left my job. This freed me up to explore all these other things including taking my own shot with my current venture and making my first TV appearance on Good Morning Australia! The key to making this happen was learning to become a decent online marketer. Most "passive" business opportunities online are facilitated by developing this skill.
BK: Why are so many people averse to the idea of "passive income"?
SB: I think because there's a lot of slimy marketers who make it seem like it's so easy to achieve or that you have to sell snake oil to make it. It's just not true. It takes a lot of work and you can add a lot of value to people depending upon the business.
BK: Your blog, life-longlearner.com, was one of the first blogs I began following. It was still published on Tumblr but had great quality content. At what point did you realize it would become the platform it is now today?
SB: Aww thanks man! I didn't really ever think it'd become anything to be honest. I wrote because I loved sharing and crystallizing my ideas. One day I woke up and realized I had written over 300 posts and over 15,000 email subscribers. It's a classic example of something starting small and over time consistent effort resulting in creating value.
BK: How do you decide what may or may not be interesting to other people?
SB: I haven't admitted this to many people, but I usually just write for myself. Either what I think is interesting or something that I wish I knew before doing it myself. A great way to make this decision though is to focus on what people continually ask you. Those are always great content topics.
BK: What is the biggest misconception people have about passive income/alternative revenue streams?
SB: That it is an overnight thing. It takes time and you can't expect to become rich while doing no work overnight. Again, almost all passive income opportunities require online marketing expertise and setting up a system so if you don't invest in those things it will take a bit to create them...but it is absolutely possible. I actually gave a talk recently on what I believe is the easiest way to get started making passive income here if anyone wants to check it out.
BK: You're back in New York! What's next for you?
SB: I'm really focused on getting this new mobile, software company off the ground. We're still very early so don't want to talk too much about it, but it's a solution to make sales people better at their job which I'm pretty excited about. I will also continue running my workout class once a week : )


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Our therapists are subject matter experts covering an array of evidence based treatments for children with feeding disorders, sensory integration disorders, language based learning disabilities, bilingual Spanish/English language development, speech sound disorders, stuttering, torticollis, and gait abnormalities, just to name a few.
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Trump tax cut plan gains momentum after budget vote
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's tax reform plans won partial support on Friday when Republican U.S. Senator Rand Paul said he was "all in" for massive tax cuts, but the party was still far from united over how to achieve the main item on its domestic agenda.
Trump's drive to overhaul the U.S. tax code cleared a critical hurdle on Thursday when the Senate approved a budget measure that will allow Republicans to pursue a tax-cut package without Democratic support.
But Republicans, who control both the Senate and House of Representatives, have yet to produce a tax reform bill as a self-imposed deadline to overhaul the U.S. tax code by the end of the year approaches. The party's lawmakers differ widely on what cuts to make and how to pay for them.
They are under intense pressure to succeed on tax reform after failing so far to make good on their other main legislative ambition: scrapping Obamacare, the signature healthcare law of former President Barack Obama.
Democrats are likely to reject the Trump administration's tax plan, which promises to deliver up to $6 trillion in tax cuts to businesses and people but will bloat the federal deficit by $1.5 trillion over the next decade.
The dollar rose on Friday and was on track for its biggest daily gain in more than two weeks, as progress on tax reforms raised prospects of a fiscal lift to the economy.
Technology and bank stocks lifted Wall Street on Friday and investor optimism received a fresh boost from Thursday's vote.
Paul, a fiscal hawk, was the lone Republican to vote against the budget measure on Thursday. He objected to spending levels that he said would exceed agreed caps by $43 billion, and called for spending reforms for so-called entitlements such as the Medicare and Medicaid health insurance programs.
On Friday, Paul said in a post on Twitter that he was "all in" for the "biggest, boldest cuts possible - and soon!" But he did not address the specifics of the tax plan.
Trump on Friday signaled optimism about the tax reform, saying Paul would eventually back the proposed tax measure when it comes up for a vote.
"The Budget passed late last night, 51 to 49. We got ZERO Democrat votes with only Rand Paul (he will vote for Tax Cuts) voting against," Trump wrote on Twitter. "This now allows for the passage of large scale Tax Cuts (and Reform), which will be the biggest in the history of our country!"
The budget resolution passed by the Senate on Thursday has to be reconciled with a markedly different version passed by the House, where Republicans say negotiations on a unified measure could take up to two weeks.
The House budget resolution calls for a revenue-neutral tax bill and would combine tax cuts with $203 billion in spending cuts to mandatory programs, including food assistance for the poor.
As far as spending cuts go, the Senate version only instructs the Energy and Natural Resources Committee to save at least $1 billion over the next decade.
That difference could set up a possible conflict between Republicans in the Senate and House as they negotiate a final budget blueprint.
Overhauling the complex U.S. tax code has defied Washington since 1986.
In the current effort, some Republican senators question the planned repeal of a 40 percent inheritance tax levied on estates worth more than $5.5 million, or $11 million for married couples -- a tax paid only by the wealthiest American taxpayers.
Republican lawmakers from high-tax states such as New York are also seeking compromise on repealing the deduction for state and local tax payments.
The party's lawmakers agree roughly on slashing the corporate income tax rate from 35 percent but have not settled on a final number.
Trump seeks to cut the corporate rate to 20 percent, which he says would create jobs and boost wages for blue-collar workers.
Reporting by Susan Heavey and Amanda Becker; Writing by Alistair Bell; Editing by Bill Rigby and Bernadette Baum
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Lady Go!! is a radio program that started in 2010 with the following personalities: Teramoto Yukika, Mikami Shiori, Takahamori Natsumi, Ookubo Rumi and Komatsu Mikako. In 2011, Yukka left and Sumipe had joined the program to fill the void. This was around the time when I started to listening to the radio. I listened to LG! for quite some time now, and became more fond of the girls as the days go by. When they announced that the program was ending at their 5th date this year, I knew I had to attend this event. Joining me at this graduation ceremony is @Kazearashi, @matarovn and @Matteasu.
side-note: if you listened to the final episodes of this program, you would notice that Matteasu had mail read under the RN: Kurapan.
On the way to the Venue
I was at Akimatsuri in Akiba before heading over to Maihama Amphitheater. For some reason, it took 30 mins for Akimatsuri to begin than schedule… If it had ran on time, I would arrived at Maihama around 3:30 pm instead of 4:15 pm. I made Kaze wait for me while the event had started. If you're reading this Kaze, I'll make it up to you next time we go eventing together. Uh, this was my first time at this venue and google maps had lead me to the back side of Maihama Amphitheater. I did not know you could have gone through the mall to access the venue… Anyways, knowing that I was gonna be late for the event, I ran my butt off to meet up with Kaze to get my ticket. When I had entered the venue itself, there was a bunch of flower stands but I couldn't take photos of them until after the event. My seat was row 16-41, and my view was pretty decent. There was a screen if you could not see from the back, and there was a Lady Go!! logo in the center of the stage.
Flower Stands
Our Flower Stand
I just wanted to say thank you to @Matteasu for organizing this flower stand, @saiseki for drawing the illustration, and everyone who pitched in to fund it. The flower stand itself looked amazing in person, and it was getting a lot of attraction from people at the event.
If you're looking to do a flower stand for a event in the future, hit up @hananoki_flower. He made this stand possible, and does good work in general.
Lady Go!! Timeline
Since I arrived 15 mins late to the event, I missed out on their introductions I think. Since Mikashii is the leader of the raji, she was basically the MC for majority of the event. The girls were in the middle of going through the LG! timeline from 2010~2015. There would be screen showing things that had happened during 'x' month for 'y' personality. They would laugh and tease each other depending on what had happened in the past. By the end of this segment, there was a screen showing all the corners the girls had done until now.
There was a part where the audience would call Sumipe "kawaii", and she would give her usual reaction lol.
Character Corner
During this time, the girls would go back stage and become one of their characters from 'x' corner. Mikashi dressed in an apron, became a love-able wife that would say honey all the time. Natsunee in her yellow hat became, Nachumi the elementary schooler. Rumirumi in sunglasses and bunny ears became, the high class host. Mikakoshi in her glasses, became mazaa mikako. Lastly, Sumipe dressed in a Russian doll outfit, became android "Sumire".
Sumipe had the best outfit for this corner, she could barely move in it lel.
Still in their character outfits they did a small drama bit. Basically the story was super random and cray. Mikashii would call Rumirumi honey and darling all the time. Nachumi would ask if Mikashii and Rumirumi were her parents. There was a part where they ate curry dinner together. Uh, koshi would just be mazaa mikako during this. The camera would zoom in and out on koshi. Since CG 1st was at the same venue, Natsunee was about to sing "Onegai! Cinderella!" but had to stop abruptly. Moments later, Sumipe also wanted to sing it too w. I think that's all that happened during this part.
Weiner Party
During this segment there was a rotating kotatsu table in the middle of the stage. They basically ate hot dogs and choco and talked random stuff for awhile. Moments later, it was time to put things inside their time capsule. Mikashii put her apron inside, Natsunee put her elementary hat, Rumirumi put her idol wand, Mikakoshi put in her own personally glasses, and Sumipe put in a russian doll filled with oranges and choco. I would have thought Rumirumi would have put in Mei-chan, but I guess she isn't ready to part ways with her just yet. To celebrate this occasion, the staff brought out a cake where the girls would cut it together. There was a part during this where Mikashii would just prpr Mikakoshi lol. After cutting the cake, Mikakoshi would feed the girls pieces of it.
Before the weiner party had come to an end, Mikakoshi thought it was a great idea to take a panorama shot of the audience. I think she used a iPhone 6 for this. Being the klutz that Mikakoshi is, it took her 3 tries to get the panorama shot right. The rest of the members would get super upset when she failed, since they had to hold a pose for a minute. The photo below was the final result.
Live Corner
The girls came out with beautiful white dresses during this part, they looked so amazing!
1. Open Tuning
The first opening song for Lady Go! The calls and dance for this are super fun.
2. Progression
The second opening song for Lady Go! I could not keep my eyes off Natsunee during this song for some reason.
3. 星を捜して
Their first ending song and a slow ballad in general. Lots of waving back and forth. I think Mikashii started to cry during this.
4. A Little Magic
My favourite song in their whole discography. Just something about this song makes me tear up inside. Sumipe had trouble singing her part during this, as she was busy crying…
5. 君と僕との1ページ
Another great song from .lady. I think this was an emotional song for the girls, since it was the last time they would sing together as 5.
Graduation & Speeches
Before this segment had started, there was a video showing all the "dates" leading up to this event. It was quite surreal to see how much these girls had accomplished over the years.
The girls would go up to the podium and receive their certificate. They would go in the following order below:
上坂すみれ → 小松未可子 → 大久保瑠美 → 高森奈津美 → 三上枝織
The staff member who was giving out the certificate would say a small speech for each girl. He would mention the all the funny and embarrassing times about 'x' girl. Overall, it was mostly about gratitude and appreciation. This was a nice way to temporarily stop the "sad" atmosphere in the venue. A standing ovation happened after each member went.
Moments later, it was time for each member to say their speeches. They went in the same order as above. This part was so sad, I cried during this. In general, the speeches were about thanking the staff, first impressions of each member, and the listeners. Mikashii would talk about how the other members would follow her steps anywhere she went and etc. Sumipe thanked the audience for being her friend. Mikakoshi, Rumirumi and Natsunee would talk about Sumipe being the little sister. Uh, every member cried expect Rumirumi. I was most surprised by Natsunee, since she cried the most during her speech.
After speeches were done, the staff brought out a board filled out with messages from the audience. I wished I had arrived earlier to the venue… Anyways, the girls read a few messages out lout to the crowd. One of the messages had Mei-chan drawn poorly, and Rumirumi making a fuss about it. I think this part helped cheer up the mood in the venue. Moments later, the girls said their goodbyes and we did one final "LADY GO!!" together.
Closing Remarks
Seeing Lady Go! come to an end saddens me. However, with every end, there is a new beginning. I think every member has a new program they are working on. Even with this program finished, I'm sure people will remember Lady Go! as a entertaining and fantastic raji. I will continue to support each member for the coming years. This event itself was an emotional roller coaster, and I'm glad I was able to attend.
p.s. you can check out the girl's blogs regarding this event here and here.


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Q1 2017 earnings
Quarterly Report January - March 2017
Press Release 9 May 2017
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- Webcast of the Conference Call Q1/2017
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I gave myself my first Follistim injection this morning. Tonight I'll mix the Menopur (which I've been doing for over a year, so I'm a total pro by now) and inject myself with that, too. It's starting to sink in. We're finally doing this!
Hubby keeps asking me questions: When do you add X medication? How many samples of sperm do I really have to give? When do I have to give you the trigger shot? When is the retrieval going to be? Etc., etc., etc.
It's not unusual for Hubby to ask me a million questions on any given topic. It's a quality that, while I find it endearing, can become annoying rather quickly. I often have to remind him that I'm not a dictionary, nor am I the internet. Or, more recently, that there's a calendar hanging on the fridge, which I have not yet memorized, that can answer most of these questions.
His newest obsession is how his high sperm DNA fragmentation is going to affect fertilization with ICSI. He's been asking Dr. Google, rather than me or Dr. C. The nurse who did the original baseline ultrasound back in November explained to us that the egg is actually capable of repairing sperm DNA, given enough time, which is supposedly one of the benefits of doing ICSI. So far, Hubby's research hasn't confirmed this, but I'd like to think that, if we can't have super sperm, maybe we can at least have semi-super eggs. DNA-repairing eggs.
But first we have to get enough of them to make retrieval possible. That's the part we have to work on now. Day by day. Injection by injection.


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The Vault Ultra Lounge – The New Standard in Philadelphia Nightlife
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We were involved in the launch of the Vault Ultra Lounge this weekend and it was one of the greatest events to grace Philadelphia nightlife. Check out these photos of the new Standard for Philadelphia Nightlife. Look out for a big announcement concerning our New Years Plans. Photos from the events will also be up shortly.
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The Job Seekers Labs for Wednesday night and Friday afternoon are cancelled, as the library will be closed at these times for the Thanksgiving holiday. The library will reopen Saturday morning with public computers available for anyone needing computer access to work on a resume, search for jobs, or file for unemployment (or do anything else, really) and the JSL will return Tuesday morning. Happy holidays!
Library News
What's in your future? Ask the tea leaves. Learn about the Victorian art of tea leaf reading from a Detroit Historical Society Guild member. Teens ages 12+ are welcome, as well as adults. Please bring a white, round bottom tea cup and saucer; the rest is provided! Space is limited, so please reserve your spot by calling (734) 326-6123 or visiting the Reference Desk.
Teen Book Club (recommended for grades 10-12) meets the last Thursday of each month at 7pm. At this month's meeting, we're discussing It's Kind of a Funny Story by Ned Vizzini. Books are made available for book club members at the Reference Desk prior to the meeting. No sign up is required, just reading in advance!
The next meeting is at 7pm on Tuesday, Nov. 23rd, due to the holiday. The club will meet again on January 27th.
Attention all teens! Do you like reading manga or watching anime? Then you should join the Westland Library's Anime/Manga Discussion Group for grades 7-12. No sign up is required. Mangas for group discussion are kept at the Reference Desk prior to the meeting.
The group meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm, and the next meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 15th. Questions? Call (734) 326-6123.
The Westland Public Library is happy to announce we will be hosting a Food for Fines program from November 22nd until December 23rd. Anybody who has fines at the library will be able to bring in a non-perishable, unexpired good to pay for $2 worth of fines (up to $20 in fines total). This will not cover lost or damaged items, but can cover fines on those items.
Our goal is to collect 1000 goods over the course of the month. Non-fine related donations will be accepted, too. We will keep you posted here and in the library on our progress. All donated food will be collected by Gleaners Community Food Bank and distributed to various food agencies in the Westland area. To see a list of eligible food and non-food items, please stop by any of our service desks or call (734) 326-6123.
Please stop by the Circulation Desk starting Monday, November 22nd to get your past fines reduced- and feel good doing something kind for your community!
The library will be closing at 5 pm on Wednesday, November 24 for the start of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be closed all day Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26.
We will re-open at 9 am on Saturday, November 27.
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Common Questions and Answers
The following information is being provided as a guideline only. It does not cover all pertinent information and interested persons should refer to Township ordinances and consult with the Zoning Administrator or building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical inspectors for answers to their respective inquiries.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us – firstname.lastname@example.com
or – call (616) 696-1718, Monday through Wednesday.
FAQ on animals, farm animals and pets
County Dog licenses are NOT available at the township. Many local veterinary clinics offer this service. You may all Cedar Animal Hospital at (616) 696-1212 or Kent County Animal Control (616) 632-7304.
Horses, cows, pigs or other large animals.
a. On lots or parcels greater than two acres there shall be permitted one horse, or one cow, or one pig, or other large animal for each acre in addition to the first two acres.
b. Where animals other than house pets of the owner or occupant of the premises are kept or allowed outside, a fence of such sufficient construction as to keep such animals from leaving the premises shall be provided and regularly maintained.
Dogs and other small animals
a. Dog problems are a civil matter and should be reported to animal control at Kent County Animal Shelter 616-336-3210
b. No more than three adult (six months of age or older) cats, dogs, or other similar household pets shall be kept at or housed in any one dwelling unit.
c. Any pen or building housing such animals shall be located at least fifty feet away from any property line.
d. On lots or parcels of one-half acre in area or less the raising and keeping fowl and or rabbits and or other small animals shall not exceed three per family. On lots or parcels larger than one -half acre in area, but less than two acres: the raising and keeping fowl and or rabbits and or other small animals shall not exceed a total of twelve such animals in any combination.
Building and zoning questions
Detached Accessory Buildings – Maximum floor area
a. on lots of less than 1 acre: 720 square feet
b. on lots of at least one but less than 2 acres: 960 square feet
c. on lots of at least 2 but less than 5 acres: no more than 2 buildings with combined area of 2,400 square feet
d. on lots of more than 5 acres: no more than 3 buildings with a combined area of 4000 square feet
Mobile Home Requirements
a. No single-wide mobile homes
b. Minimum size requirements 20' x 43.2' 864 square ft. minimum
c. 4" reinforced concrete slab
d. 42" frost wall around the perimeter of the slab
Lot Size
a. Minimum of 1 acre in AR-1 or 2 acres in AR-2 Zoning
b. 200' road frontage
Solon Township Ordinance Books are available at the Township Office
a. Cost is $25.00
b. Township Ordinances may be viewed via an online PDF by clicking HERE Solon Township Compiled Zoning Ordinance. (requires Adobe Reader)
Community Room
Questions about our rentable Community Room
The Solon Township community Room is available for rental by adult residents of our Township only. Please review the rules and check the following links for information:
Check Available Room Dates
Rent the Community Room
- The rental cost of $50.00 is payable immediately when the reservation is made.
- The security deposit shall be $150.00, which shall be paid on or before the access card to the Community Room is picked up. Payment must be paid by renter.
Rules Governing Use of Township Community Room
- Renter must be an adult resident of the Township. The Renter agrees to be present at the Community Room during the entire time the Community Room is being used.
- Rental is for allotted time only, which shall include set up and clean up. Set up and clean-up will not be on the day before or the day after. Exceptions may be authorized by the Township Supervisor or his/her representative.
- Room capacity is 250, seating capacity is limited to 125. The Township furnishes tables and chairs. The wooden meeting table cannot be moved and may be used for food service ONLY if covered with plastic.
- Renter must supply all paper products, dishes, serving and eating utensils. A warming oven, refrigerator, and microwave oven are available for use.
- All chairs and round tables must be returned to storage location. Rectangular tables should be left out.
- Community Room, including kitchen, restrooms and entry areas must be cleaned and left in the same or better condition in which it was found. Stove, oven, microwave and refrigerator are to be wiped cleaned; all floors swept and damp mopped (with water and vinegar only) to remove all spills and tracks. Prints, smudges and dirt are to be cleaned from all glass surfaces (i.e. doors & windows).
- All trash must be deposited in the dumpster north of the building. INCLUDING BATHROOM TRASH!
- If minors are present during the rental period, the Renter shall provide a proper number of chaperones to be present and oversee the minors' use of the premises while they are on Township property.
- The Township's business offices and designated "non-public" areas are absolutely off limits, and the Renter shall ensure that no one enters into these areas.
- The Renter must conduct his or her function and use of the Community Room and associated Township property in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and the Renter is responsible for the conduct of all persons who enter the Township property during the rental period.
- The Renter acknowledges that he/she is aware that the Community Room and surrounding area (with the exception of the restrooms) are monitored by closed circuit recording devices.
- Smoking and the consumption of alcoholic beverages on the Township property, including the
Community Room, is strictly prohibited.
- No use of any flammable or hazardous material, including fireworks, is allowed on the Township property, including the Community Room.
- Hot objects, such as cookware or warming trays, shall not be placed directly on tables or counter tops.
- No tacks, adhesive material or tape is to be used on the walls. Non-marking poster putty may be used. No decorations with glitter are to be used in the community room.
- Absolutely nothing allowed to be attached to ceiling. Acoustic material is very fragile – and expensive.
- Renter will be held responsible for costs of emergency personnel response to false fire alarms.
Questions about our Community Room can be directed to:
(616) 696-1718
(616) 696-1718
Property Taxes
Property tax and payment questions
Solon Township Internet Services
Solon Township Internet Services is a cutting-edge internet solution. BS&A Software and Solon Township have created a partnership to help provide a fast and convenient way for constituents to view valuable data online.
Official Payments Corporation can be reached at 1-800-2PayTax (1-800-272-9829) to pay by phone – or go to www.officialpayments.com to make payments online.
Both options require the jurisdiction code, which is 7086.
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I was walking around Best Buy today and passed by the graphics tablet section...and was made aware of the fact that Autodesk Sketchbook Pro was not only an iPad app. With the purchase of a Bamboo something-or-other, it was possible to get both Sketchbook Express and ArtRage for free. My fiance has a bamboo tablet I use now (mine was a decade old and falling apart), so there was no point in buying another -- so getting a 15 day trial of Sketchbook Pro seemed the better option. I'm not sure I like ArtRage on anything but the ipad, but I had a little more fun with Sketchbook on the computer, as you can see:
One of these days I need to actually figure out what's up with the Machines. Just continuously drawing what I describe as "sentient erector sets" just seems like I'm not really putting them to good use.
But now isn't the time for that. Now is the time for working on my resume some more and applying to jobs while listening to "The Song of Songs" album by Andrew Rose Gregory. It's been stuck in my head for the past few days, so it just makes sense to indulge my ears.


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GAME RULES: Collect hearts to unlock levels. Build stairs, dig tunnels, hop platforms, and avoid stepping on the flowers. Final level you can unlock Wiggly Loaf variations and play the game with new super powers.
SHOUT OUTS: If you would like to include a secret message, personal joke, or greeting in our game you must first join the Loafer List so that you will receive notice when the update is published with your shout out. All SHOUT OUT info will come to your email box once you join the Loafer List!
Keep SHOUT OUTS family-friendly, short, and simple. Don't include last names, street addresses, or sensitive information. First names or nicknames are best. We will publish SHOUT OUTS at our own discretion when we update the game. The iOS store can take anywhere from 12 hours to 5 days to update. We do not update every day, so we cannot guarantee when your SHOUT OUT will publish.
Join the Loafer List and get started now – just click the CONTACT link above! Fill out the form and a confirmation email will post right away. Be sure to check your spam or trash folder if you do not find our confirmation email.


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Colo Fiber
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The Louisburg Hurricanes Track Team continued to set school records and shoot up the national rankings list as they returned to the track for their second competition at the Liberty Invitational in Lynchburg on Friday and Saturday.
The Hurricane Men's team ranked 19th in the initial NJCAA National Poll, set 6 school records and added 2 to the national qualification list. The meet got started successfully on Friday as Kyle Hinson dominated the 5 000 meter Race to the tune of a 30 second win and a school record. Kyle's performance of 14:52.53 ranks him number one in the NJCAA. Andrew Inman also ran a national qualification mark with a time of 15:30 which ranks him 16th in the country. Albert Norman also ran in the 5K running a PR in a time of 15:57.
Saturday began much on the same note as Friday as Tayshaun Chisholm PR'd in the 60 Meter Hurdles with a time of 8.18 which moves him up to 8th in the country, as Aveon Reid placed 7th with a time of 8.40. Tayshaun also tied the school record in the 200 with a time of 22.75, as Tyler Burns also PR'd with a time of 22.90.
The 400 meters brought upon more school records as Levin Koonce ran 51. 56 to set the school record in the event. While Qua-Ronz Robinson ran a time of 1:06 in the 500 meter race also setting a school record.
The day ended on a successful note as both the 4X400 meter relay and Zach Boyers closed the day with school records. The 4X400 meters ran a time of 4:24.17 beating Division One School Campbell by 4 seconds while cruising to a victory in their heat. While Zach Boyers crushed his former school record while throwing 16.07 meters. That mark moves him up to 7th in the NJCAA.
The women set three school records on the day as Tamiyah Megginson set a record in the Long Jump, Imperial Harris set a school record in the 1000 Meters, while Zaayla Wood set a school record in the Shot Put for the Lady Canes who came in ranked number 28 in the opening NJCAA Poll.
Megginson followed up her school record from last week in the Triple Jump by Jumping 4.77 meters to also claim the school in the Long Jump. Wood set a school record with 11.46 meters in the Shot Put and the mark places her 26th on the national list. Imperial Harris had the lone school record on the track running 3:29 to set the school record in the 1000 Meter race.


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Haken Rek – Empty Nesters Group
Haken Rek – Hebrew for "the nest is empty" –
A group for Bethany Empty Nesters, those almost there and those
who want to join us, who would like to connect with others for fun, fellowship, and service projects together.
We are welcoming the New Year together with a games and goodies night. Please join us!
Date: Friday, January 20th
Time: 7:30 PM
Location: Bernie & Diana Cossette's
Bring: Dessert or Appetizer to share.
Questions? Please feel free to contact:
Sherry and Kevin McDonald (403) 239-5764
Bonnie and David D'Amico (403) 720-2628
Melanie and Preston Busch (403) 686-4597


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It appears another Android TV player is set to be released soon, according to a report from Cord Cutters News.
The data presented notes that the gadget is somehow associated with Google. All previous Android TV gadgets have run on Google's Android TV platform. Reports indicate that the new player is either a Pixel Player or a subsequent gadget to the Xiaomi Mi Box.
To be clear, the report is not indicating that a Mi Box 2 will be revealed, but that another Android TV gadget is coming out with the help of a third-party producer. This is similar to the Nexus Player which, in spite of the fact that it was a Google-subsidiary item, was an Android TV gadget made by ASUS.
While the report indicates that none of the data is confirmed, there is anticipation that the gadget will be unveiled this fall. This aligns with Google being expected to unveil its most recent Pixel cell phone and some other hardware the organization has in store.
In spite of the fact that the Mi Box was formally launched at Google I/O (early last year), it didn't hit the market until the fall and around the time when Google held its October 4 event in 2016. It is likely that a Google-backed Android TV player would be unveiled at a similar occasion this year.


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How do Global Rallycross champions stay in shape? You can see their workout here.
Tanner Foust does a pretty good job of Tom Sawyer-ing his Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross teammate Scott Speed into mowing the lawn.
These guys claimed the top two spots at this weekend's Indianapolis GRC event, with Speed taking first and Foust coming in second. This isn't the first time this season the pair have taken the one-two finish. The Volkswagen team's hard work and consistency have put VW at the top of the manufacturer standings. Foust is at the top of the driver championship standings and Speed is currently ranked third.
If you've never heard of these guys, find a chance to watch the Global Rallycross series and see them in action! A GRC car is essentially a production car that's been tuned up and modified to achieve ridiculous horsepower, land 70-foot jumps, and handle car-to-car contact throughout a rugged and varied course.
The Volkswagen GRC cars are VW Beetles with 560 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque. Foust and Speed can rocket these Beetles from 0 to 60 mph in under three seconds.
The next event is 8/12/17 in Atlantic City, NJ- just a four-hour drive from Canton, if you want to see it live and in-person! It promises to be an action-packed, exciting evening of motorsport.


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If you drive an Acura luxury vehicle near Allentown and Bethlehem, PA, the service department at Lehigh Valley Acura is the place to visit to keep your Acura performing at its high level. With regular brake service from Lehigh Valley Acura, your Acura MDX or TLX can maintain its exceptional braking performance, keeping you and your loved ones safer during your travels.
Every brake service appointment at Lehigh Valley Acura begins with a detailed brake inspection performed by our Acura factory-trained and ASE Certified technicians. Sometimes, only a minor brake adjustment is needed to enhance braking power and extend the life of brake components like your vehicle's brake pads and rotors. If replacement of brake components is in order, then our service advisors can provide you with affordably priced options for new brake pad, caliper, hose or rotor installation. On every Acura brake job we perform at our service center, our brake specialists utilize genuine Acura brake components and Acura-recommended brake fluid. Our service staff is ASE Certified to work on all makes, so if you drive another make of vehicle, know that our team can handle your brake maintenance or repair needs as well.
Utilizing your Acura's factory-recommended Maintenance Schedule, our technicians can inspect the brakes on your Acura RDX or ILX during your next service visit. Or, you can schedule a service appointment now, specifically for a brake inspection or any other maintenance. Our service department and full-service Acura dealership are located in Emmaus, PA, so visit us soon!


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Just look around; signs of spring are everywhere.... Songbirds twitter, butterflies flutter, seeds sprout, and flowers bloom. Our water table has been restored, the softened soil inviting to be tilled. Whether you're into herb & vegetable gardening, edible landscaping, drought tolerant perennials, tropicals, or creating a backyard wildlife habitat..., now is the time to dig in and plant!
Meet & Greet: Ladybugs & Their Beneficial Friends 1pm Sunday March 9th
Come to an introductory briefing on beneficial insects, and learn the basics of how you can use these good guys to control the bad guys that munch on your beautiful plants. They're fun and easy to introduce to your yard or garden. Create a safe, healthy habitat for family, pets, and wildlife.


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Avon Newcomers
If you are new to Avon in the past 7 years, you may be interested in making connections with other families who are new to Avon the the Avon Newcomers club.
September 14th is the New Member Ice cream social from 3:00-4:30pm at Pine Grove Elementary School. How about inviting your new neighbors to come along and meet us?
They will also be having a New Member Cocktail Party on September 18th, at 7:30pm.
Open to all our members, old and new, as well as those who just want to see what it's all about. Their first general meeting will be on September 23rd at 9:30am, West Avon Congressional Church. Babysitting available.
For more details, check out their website: http://www.avonnewcomers.com
Girl Scouts and
Boy Scouts
Registration night is on September 10th at 6:30pm at PGS.


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J Henry Fair uses pictures to tell stories about people and things that affect people.
He is based in New York City and Berlin, but travels constantly.
His recent book, Industrial Scars: The Hidden Costs of Consumption, published by Papadakis of London, sold out the first printing. His new book, the first of the "Coastline" series, On The Edge: From Combahee To Winyah, will be published in spring 2019.
Speaking about his "Industrial Scars" series, Roberta Smith, chief art critic of The New York Times said "The vivid color photographs of J Henry Fair lead an uneasy double life as potent records of environmental pollution and as ersatz evocations of abstract painting…information and form work together, to devastating effect.


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Late penalty goal secures Wellington win
A 75th minute penalty goal to Wellington first five-eighths Jackson Garden-Bachop kept points table advantage intact with a 27-24 win over Otago at Westpac Stadium on Sunday.
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PREVIEW: Wellington v Otago
Wellington could ensure itself of top billing for the Mitre 10 Cup Championship play-offs by beating Otago in their top of the table contest in Wellington on Sunday.
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Click here to find out about our in-year and Reception admission arrangements.
Reception Admission September 2019
Visits for parents of children starting school in September 2019 will take place on the following dates:
Monday 15th October – 10:00a.m
Friday 26th October – 10:00a.m
Tuesday 6th November – 9:30a.m
Wednesday 14th November – 10:00a.m
Tuesday 20th November – 10:00a.m
Wednesday 28th November – 9:30a.m
Tuesday 11th December – 10:00a.m
Wednesday 9th January – 10:30a.m
Monday 14th January – 9:30a.m
Please phone the School Office on 01727 850576 if you would like to reserve a place.
For Nursery admissions please see Sandridge Nursery section.


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SUN CITY – Sergio Garcia emerged from a day of attrition with a lead of just two strokes after his one-under-par 71 in Saturday's third round of the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player Country Club.
The Spaniard has been in front since the first round, and he looked as if he was going to be further in front heading into the final round until untimely bogeys on 13 and 18 saw his momentum halted, while South Africa's Louis Oosthuizen's birdie on 18 put him in touch with the lead.
"I feel like I played pretty well," said Garcia. "Again, I put the ball in play nicely throughout the day. Just unfortunately pulled it a little bit on 18. Not an easy tee shot into the wind on the left. But other than that, I felt like I did quite well.
"Two or three more putts could have rolled in and it would have been a really good round in very tough conditions, and you know, other than that, I felt like I managed my game quite nicely and shooting under par, it's always a good thing."
He started his round with birdies on two and three, and with home favourite Oosthuizen seeming ill at ease with his game on the day and making pars all the way until he dropped a shot on the seventh, his lead looked secure.
The threat to Garcia looked to be coming from further behind, with Belgian Thomas Detry and England's Ross Fisher making significant moves up the leaderboard.
Detry carded a four-under-par 68 to finish the day in a share of third with two-time champion Lee Westwood and Finn Mikko Korhonen. Fisher's five-under 67 was the best round of the day, and he goes into the final round in sixth, one ahead of Darren Fichardt of South Africa.
Garcia, like Westwood, is a two-time champion at Sun City, but he's not sure that's significant at all.
"I don't think it's any advantage," he said. "It's something that you have in your pocket I guess, but once you're out there, it's tough for everyone, and winning here doesn't mean that it's easier for you to do it. You know, every tournament is tough and this one is no different."
Oosthuizen is chasing his first victory at Sun City, and it's one which is much coveted by every South African. He worked hard to stay in touch after feeling early on that things were not going to be easy for him on the day.
"I realised early on that it was a round I needed to keep together and not really blow myself out of the tournament," he said. "I hung in there nicely. These are the rounds you take a lot of positive out; if you don't play well and you're still in it to win.
"You know, the birdie on the last was a big momentum shift for me going into tomorrow, and two behind is a lot better than four behind. But yeah, it was a tough day. I just need to dial in a bit tomorrow and hopefully hit it a little better."
For Garcia, however, it will be more of the same. "I know the course is going to be playing tough again," he said. "I'm going to go out and try to shoot under par like I've done all three days. I think I'm going to see if I can shoot below 70 and see if that's good enough."
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Acid Jazz Cabin
The acid jazz you need, now with more cabin
I played alto saxophone with the Acid Jazz Cabin from 2014-2015. We were a group of jazz-influenced Stanford students looking to make some funky sounds and get people to dance. We performed shows around Stanford campus and once on a boat cruise in the San Francisco Bay. We wrote, recorded, and released an EP of all original music called, "Acid Jazz Cabin Builds a Cabin." I contributed a composition called "Skyline" to the group that, after some additional composition by our guitarist and vocalist, become one of my favorite tracks on the album.
Vocals: Natasha Avery
Guitar: David Grunzweig
Alto Sax: Adam Genecov
Keys: Nick Troccoli
Bass: Anna Tskhovrebov
Drums: Tucker Leavitt (previously Carl Michnovicz)
Acid Jazz Cabin Builds a Cabin (2015)
An EP consisting of originals written by all members of the group. Every solo on the album was improvised. Our guitarist, David, recorded and mastered the entire thing.
South of Eden was a collective effort from the band but was mostly written by our former drummer, Carl Michnovicz. It's about Satan. Don't worry about it.
Skyline was a composition that I brought to the group after composing the chorus with my friend Brandon Skerda. David and our vocalist, Natasha, brought structure and lyrics, respectively, and the song became incredible.
Hypnagogia was an old composition by David from the days of the old Acid Jazz Cabin. He thinks it now lives up to its psychedelic potential.
David wrote the chords to Coda and Natasha wrote some haunting lyrics to provide a lower-key interlude on the album.
The final track, Squint, was written almost entirely by our new drummer, Tucker. Legendary trumpet player Daniel Bereket offered harmonies that gave the track exactly what it needed.
Our rhythm players Nick and Anna both composed and improvised their lines and fills to make the album into the wonderful adventure it became.
Before writing originals, we were a funk, R&B, and acid-jazz cover band. Hear some of our covers below.
Confessions (BADBADNOTGOOD)
Stronger than Me (Amy Winehouse)
Strasbourg/St. Denis (Roy Hargrove)
Everybody Loves the Sunshine (Roy Ayers)