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Tom Wildsmith Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries
Tom Wildsmith Becomes President of the American Academy of Actuaries
Wildsmith Succeeds Mary D. Miller; Beuerlein Is President-Elect
WASHINGTON—Thomas F. Wildsmith IV, a health actuary who serves as senior public policy manager for Aetna, began his term as president of the American Academy of Actuaries on Nov. 12. He succeeds 2014-15 President Mary D. Miller.
Wildsmith accepted the presidential gavel from Miller earlier today during the Academy's Annual Meeting and Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C. "The Academy provides the standards and framework for professionalism for U.S. actuaries," said Wildsmith. "But each and every member of the American Academy of Actuaries also has an individual responsibility. The Academy is unique because it is the national association that focuses exclusively on the U.S. profession and across all practice areas. The Academy is the voice of the U.S. profession to the nation, and the symbol and guardian of our commitment to serving the public."
Wildsmith, who has more than 30 years of experience as an actuary, was elected by the Academy's Board of Directors to be the professional association's president-elect on Oct. 7, 2014. He served as the Academy's Health Practice Council (HPC) vice president from 2010 to 2012; he is a member of the Academy's Public Interest Committee and previously served as chairperson of the HPC's Communications Committee and its Medicare Steering Committee. An Academy member since 1989, Wildsmith has performed critical work for subgroups on actuarial value, premium review, exchanges, risk sharing, and health care costs.
Wildsmith will be succeeded for the 2016-17 term by Robert Beuerlein, a consulting actuary based in The Villages, Fla., who started a term as the Academy's president-elect today that runs through the 2016 Annual Meeting on Nov. 3.
The American Academy of Actuaries is an 18,500+ member professional association whose mission is to serve the public and the U.S. actuarial profession. The Academy assists public policymakers on all levels by providing leadership, objective expertise, and actuarial advice on risk and financial security issues. The Academy also sets qualification, practice, and professionalism standards for actuaries in the United States.
Media Only: For a digital photograph of Tom Wildsmith, contact David Mendes, assistant director of communications, public affairs, at the American Academy of Actuaries, at 202-384-2075 or email@example.com.


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What I think ...... is best captured by the expression "Arggh".I just don't like it. I do think it's a good point that this is nothing new -- but I probably wouldn't have liked the earlier versions either. At least I wish they'd publish the simplified works in comic book format, or something like that, to make it more clear that these are not the original books. If something is a book called "Little Women", it should be the book "Little Women" and not something different.But that's just me.
Barnes & Noble Inc.'s Sterling Publishing unit has launched a new line of 10 literary classics that appeal to both those who struggle to read and to avid younger students whose reading skills aren't quite strong enough to let them master "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" in its original. The books, which have been retold using simpler words, have been surprisingly hot sellers.
"There's a large world of people with disabilities who can't appreciate the classics because the books are too difficult," says Barnes & Noble's CEO Steve Riggio, whose daughter has Down syndrome.
Some critics say such books as Little Women should be seen in their original formats, but many educators (especially those assisting children with learning disabilities) say that these formats benefit the reader and allow the message of the stories to be enjoyed by everyone. The Classic Starts Series has been getting some flak for what some see as "dumbing down" great literary works, but this certainly isn't the first time "the classics" have been altered or abridged for young readers (or older readers in a time crunch before a big exam -- ahem). Great Illustrated Classics, anyone? I think that using these versions to introduce young people (with disabilities or not) to great literary characters and stories is a good thing and doesn't threaten in any way the tradition and power of the originals.
What do you think?
Re-TitleI like the concept as a way to introduce the classics to those who have disabilities, trouble reading, etc. but I agree with Levi that they should be re-titled or otherwise modified graphically so there is no confusion on the shelves.
For yearsTeaching english as a foreign language, I'm well aware of the preponderance of simplified classics.There are quite a few publishers who for years have been putting out simplified versions of great books in various levels of difficulty.Students enjoy reading these famous books in spite of the fact that I shake my head in disbelief when I look at the toned down version of "Great Expectations" or "Les Miserables".Still, the essence of the book and even some of the original artistry of the writing is preserved.I hadn't realized that the American public hasn't been exposed to similar forms of literature.Why not? You never know who will start to enjoy reading when understanding the language is no longer an impossible reach.Of course, the book jacket should state the title, the author and by whom it's been adapted.
NOI am dead-set against altering those classics! Millions of people have been able to read them as they are. It's only hurting young people when you "dumb down" books which already exist. What they should do is have other books to help kids learn to read so they can get to the level of these classics like Tom Sawyer & Little Women. In fact, I seem to recall, we did have those simpler books. I remember one about Dick and Jane running. I believe a dog may have also ran in one of the sub-plots.I have no problem with Classics Illustrated "comic books" because kids & adults can discern the intrinsic difference between a regular book and a "comic book" - just like they can between an iPod and a See'N'Say. One goes, "The Rooster says Cockle-Doodle-Do" and the other one says, "Here they come to snuff the roosterYeah here come the rooster, yeahYou know he ain't gonna dieNo, no, no, ya know he ain't gonna die!" (Alice In Chains, Rooster)I'll even accept one other way a classic can be rewritten. If the author is still alive and decides to rewrite it. For whatever reason. It belongs to the author. But I don't think author's estate should allow it to be done.
I don't think anyone's mistaking these for the original versions. Especially the Great Illustrated Classics or the Oxford press Illustrated Classics. I mean unless Melville included doodles of Moby Dick. I think it's easy to say "arggh" (nice pirate) and throw the baby out with the bathwater, but I think that these editions do have a place in the world of books, especially where kids who struggle are concerned. Also, just for the record, I don't think that something radically different happens ... like, I don't think Jo pops a cap in Amy in the "altered" version of Little Women
I agree that if it's going to be done at all, it should at least be renamed.
Hi Judih -- I was hoping you'd chime in here ... in your experience, do you find one series does a better job of capturing the essence of the original than another? I understand the reticence of messing with an original work, but I don't see many people who are really interested in studying and reading the original version of say Moby Dick, mistaking the "Classic Starts" version for the real deal. Besides, they're immenently more readable than Cliff Notes. I hear Levi is even going to come out with an altered and illustrated version of "The Summer of the Mets". Ok ... maybe I just made that up! But that would really be something ...
Summer of the Mets illustrated...This actually might have potential. By the same people who did BoHoS...
and screw oprah's book club, tooI don't know, man. I personally hope to be in Barnes & Noble someday and see an altered version of Moby Dick that pretends to be the original version as written by Herman Melville and opens with, "What up, motherfucker? I'm Ishmael." Because, you know, why not? Is the original opening line really so sacred? Would Herman Melville actually care? (Last time I checked, he was dead.) I really have nothing to add to this paragraph; I just wanted to say "motherfucker" today. Okay, wait. Yes I do. Because I changed my mind. I'd rather see Moby Dick: Dumbass Version on the shelves, because I'm all for creating stigma.Ahem.Anyway, I think reading is a good thing, and if there's something out there that makes the world of literature more accessible to people who may otherwise be intimidated by it, then I say hurrah and pass the scotch. Seriously. Pass the scotch.
Bohos (Image/Flypaper Press) Maggie Whorf, Byron Penaranda, Alex SinclairBohos is a miniseries that peeks into the world of pop-culture-soaked teen life via the eyes of four friends. This is not your typical book aimed sloppily at teens or featuring poorly written stereotypical teens; this is written by a teenager who knows what she's talking about. Maggie Whorf, the youngest female writer to be published in the comics industry, shows us what really goes on in the heads of teens. The beautiful thing about Bohos is how well Maggie allows the reader to empathize with the characters - not an easy task with teenagers, who usually are the most misunderstood creatures of all. So while many adults may think that teens' concerns are so much pop-culture fluff, Maggie shows us just why they are so important to how her generation ticks - and ultimately what made each us tick at that (most likely embarrassing) point in our lives.The art is kicky, irreverent and fun, perfect for the storyline. My only complaint is that the coloring could be simpler. But aside from that, this book is worthy of a definite look-see. I don't care if you're 16 or 26 or 56, male, female, or other. Pick Bohos up.
You're just stirring up trouble, Missy. If I pass you this here scotch, all th' kids will want some scotch. Then theyw'l drop inhibitions and start learning some Melville for real! That's all fine and good 'till they end up on a barstool quoting Dylan Thomas, wearin' ice bucket onna heads. YeeeeeaahhhhhhYou know SAam Clemens? You know Sam cLeMoNs? I'LL change dumb down his dawlogg."Huck says, 'If those church people don't like my friend, I ain't GONE to that church any more!' " is all I'm sayin.
Sam Clemens? Sure. I know Sam Adams, too.
Sam Adams is a good man.
Yes, sure! I wasn't certain I could plug a publisher here, but since you asked, I've always liked Longman's Classics.click this link to get an idea of the titles available:Longman's Classics
On Second ThoughtMy initial thought when I first heard this was No Way They Can't Do That! I had visions of Riggio trying to monopolize the book industry any way he can just to make a couple extra sales. (It's bottom line people, bottom line.)Then I had second thoughts. After all, didn't I start getting interested in novels by reading my mom's Reader's Digest Condensed versions as a little kid? Didn't I lazily slide through high school out of sheer boredom w/ a copy of Cliff's Notes in my pocket?So I've decided to not be so judgemental against Riggio. Maybe he has a point. He's not doing anything that hasn't been done before. But at the same time, I cringe at the thought of anyone ever changing my future classics.
I agree, we already have Illustrated Classics & classic stories to get younger readers into classic literature, so the question becomes why is causing a sensation? Because what they are saying doesn't quite ring true, what they are trying to do is water down literature to the readers level & not lift the reader to the writer's level. I mean, in 7th grade I was introduced to 1984 & A Separate Peace among others, where would I be if I didn't have to struggle to figure out what the author was talking about? Sure there were concepts I didn't understand, that's why we have teachers & asking questions, all valid methods of learning. By high school I was interested in Shakespeare & it escalated from there, what if the youth of today are handed all the answers & see literature as nothing more than watered down concepts to answer true or false on a test.
Moby Dick for Dummies! I think I like the concept, in theory. We have more than enough dummies books already.While Herman maybe dead I think he would mind his work being changed, as would Hemingway, Kerouac, Twain, Mailer, EVERYBODY! There's a reason the writer wrote things & the way he did it, it's up to the reader to figure it out, & not some editor a century later. The reader has to presuppose the writer knows just a little more than the reader does.
I agree with jymwrite.
I feel the same way. My first reaction was very negative, but then, on second thought ... these books aren't going to damage the world any. And, when I think about it, I got a hell of a lot of my knowledge of film and literature from Mad magazine. Most of it, in fact.
Damn - how could I forget about Mad Magazine? Of course I don't read it anymore.

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The Holiday in Redlands family event on Saturday, Dec. 8, will raise money for a nonprofit that offers showers to the homeless.
The celebration will include craft and food vendors, live music, photos with Santa Claus, face painting, cookie decorating and more.
The event is free to the public, but vendors paid a fee, which will help Refresh & Renew. The group that opened up its mobile showers in spring is nearing its 1,000th shower.
Refresh & Renew President Vernon Hoffs said the group is always looking for donations and volunteers. The group's biggest need is for Amazon and Walmart gift cards, which are used to buy toiletries, underwear, socks and cleaning products.
The community has been very responsive, Hoffs said, from a preschool collecting items to coffee shops offering coffee to the volunteers, whom he called "wonderful people who work hard."
The holiday event is set from 4 to 8 p.m. by the Lincoln Memorial Shrine at Smiley Park, 126 S. Eureka St..
Information: facebook.com/refreshandrenewca


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Whack Job: 1968 Teisco Checkmate 30
A LOT OF PLAYERS DIG TEISCO GUITARS, but few may realize that the company also made amplifiers, and they actually made a lot of them. There are tube amps and solid-state amps in many configurations—perhaps all made to be a "point of sale" companion when a potential buyer was trying out a Teisco guitar. I've had the opportunity to play through a few of them, and I have to say—not too impressed. But even I can't deny the crazy coolness of the Checkmate 30.
As amps go, this one isn't too terribly weird— except for the fact that it's round, and has a cheap wood veneer that makes it look like it belongs in the Brady Bunch's family room. The engineers at Teisco were not known for innovative amplifier design, but they surmised that pointing a speaker up at a cone might produce a 360-degree sonic spread. And guess what? The "surround" sound dispersion actually works so well that I wonder why few (if any) major amp makers have experimented with that approach.
The Checkmate 30 is a solid-state amp that cranks a whopping eight watts through a top-facing 6" speaker. The whole thing stands about a foot and a half high, and is about the diameter of a snare drum. It has two parallel inputs— one for you and one for your bass player—and two controls for the surprisingly nice tremolo unit. A footswitch jack lets you turn the tremolo on and off, and there's also a speaker output, which would seem to belie the whole "360 sound" concept.
The Checkmate's clean tone rules, and I embrace the amp's unique sonic spread by miking it from two sides of the room to get a cool stereo delay. But, man, this is a very quiet amp. It can't keep up with even an extremely soft group without breaking up, and the overdrive tone isn't the cool, tube-amp grind—it just gets grainy and ugly. As a result, I use my Checkmate as a practice amp, as well as an end table in my studio. Double duty!
An amp exactly like this one sold online recently for more than $700. That's a tough one, when you can buy a used Vox Pathfinder or a Peavey Rage for 50 bucks and make a big sound. I love Teisco stuff from the '60s and '70s, but I still can't understand the company's mythical allure and the almost mystically inflated selling prices for its gear. But I'm glad the stuff is out there—and I mean out there!
It's functional art. But wait—there's more! It's also a drink holder, a storage surface for picks and slides, a nice amp for quiet rehearsal and songwriting sessions, and, best yet, it makes people laugh.


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- Zimbabwe
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- Mana Pools National Park
- Eastern Highlands
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Location: Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe
No of rooms: 10 tents
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Highlights: Fantastic waterhole right by the camp
Dining: Dining in the mess tent together
This totally unique camp lies within its own private concession in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park. Described as lying within its own amphitheatre surrounded by a beautiful teak forest which eventually opens out onto a huge open watering hole teeming with a plethora of wildlife. This area is especially famous for its fantastic herds of elephant that visit the camp regularly in search of fresh water.
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Ventura, California-based punk group MAäSK (ft. Thomas of Strike Anywhere and members of The Fucking Wrath and Catholic Spit) have dropped their first song called "The Watch" and it rocks! The tune is featured on their upcoming 7 song tape (yup, tape) called "Eclipse of Man", but if your boombox is out of batteries you can listen to it here, or check out their BandCamp site here.
The band is playing their first show at the Nardfest 3 Pre-Party August 28th at Bombays in Ventura, CA, and it is your only chance to get the actual cassette with all seven songs. Only four songs will be released through bandcamp, but we'll keep you posted on details as they surface.


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Audience members booed a screening of 'Okja' last year
Cannes Film Festival has announced that it has banned Netflix – as well as selfies – from its 2018 outing.
Last year saw Netflix movies Okja and The Meyerowitz Stories allowed to compete for a Palme d'Or prize, with Okja booed and heckled by audience members during its premiere.
Cannes' decision to show the films had been a controversial one, with some critics angered by Netflix's failure to screen the movies at cinemas in France.
Film festival head Theirry Fremaux has now told Le Film Francais that Netflix and other streaming services can still screen films at Cannes, but those films won't be accepted into the running for a Palme d'Or.
"Last year, when we selected these two films, I thought I could convince Netflix to release them in cinemas. I was presumptuous, they refused," Fremaux said.
Cannes has since changed its rules to require a French theatrical release for any movies that wish to enter the competition.
"The Netflix people loved the red carpet and would like to be present with other films. But they understand that the intransigence of their own [business] model is now the opposite of ours," Fremaux added.
"We have to take into account the existence of these powerful new players: Amazon, Netflix and maybe soon Apple. We'll defend the image of a risk-prone festival, questioning the cinema, and we must be at the table every year."
Fremaux also dismissed the similarities between TV series on streaming services that often get compared to films. "Cinema [still] triumphs everywhere even in this golden age of series," he said. "The history of cinema and the history of the internet are two different things."
As well as the Netflix ban, Cannes has also banned selfies from the red carpet, saying that fans taking photos with stars created a "mess".
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Quvenzhané Wallis, the 10-year-old actress who exploded onto the big screen with her Oscar-nominated performance in Beasts of the Southern Wild, has been named as the new face of Armani Jr.
Wallis is the first major child star to represent the clothing line.
"Quvenzhane is so talented, despite her young age. Her kindness, curiosity and openness towards others really struck me, as they are all traits I admire. It is for this very reason that I wanted her to be the face of Armani Junior. With her insatiable energy, Quvenzhane made the clothing come alive, interpreting it in her own singular way."


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** Let's Get Growing is now SOLD OUT **
Let's Get Growing is an event for home gardeners of all skill levels looking to learn more and have a great time. This event includes classes, a keynote speaker, lunch, silent auction and a chance to win door prizes too. Classes are taught by U of M Master Gardeners as well as horticulture professionals.
Please join us on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 8AM – 2:30PM for Let's Get Growing at the Rosemount Community Center. Admission is just $40 and includes interesting and informative classes on a wide variety of gardening topics, morning refreshments, silent auction, lunch and a chance to win door prizes too. Come to enjoy friendly people, a garden marketplace where you can peruse and purchase books, garden decor and more (cash and checks only please) and a spring-time atmosphere!
Event Agenda
8:00 Check-In & Refreshments
9:00 Welcome
9:30 Session I (Attend one of four classes)
Exciting New Shrubs and Perennials for Northern Gardens
Presented by: Debbie Lonnee, Bailey Nurseries
Bailey Nurseries Product Development Manager, Debbie Lonnee, states that 20 years ago there weren't any plant "brands". New brands have hit the market and many new hybrids are appearing every year. Which ones work best in our cold northern climate? Debbie will present the best of the newest woody shrubs and perennials that work in Zone 4 gardens.
Invasive Plants in our Landscapes
Presented by: Sally McNamara, Dakota County Master Gardener
Master Gardener Sally McNamara will share information and photos of 15 of our most invasive landscape plants including amur maple, garlic mustard, burdock and crown vetch. For each of these invasive plants, she will share information on why they are a problem for both homeowners and wildlife. She will make suggestions on eradication, and suggest possible alternative plants as replacements. Sally has worked both in her home landscape and on several Mendota Heights landscape projects involving invasive plants. She considers herself a "plant geek" and you may not find too much lawn in her yard.
Veggies for Small Spaces
Presented by: Theresa Mieseler, Consultant
Theresa Mieseler, herb grower and consultant from Shady Acres Herb Farm, will share a presentation on how to grow your own vegetables on your porch, patio or balcony. Learn where to order seeds suitable for small spaces, learn about containers to use, and how to plant, care for and harvest your favorite vegetables.
The Lazy Guide to Home Composting
Presented by: Jenny Kedward, Dakota County Environmental Specialist
New to composting or want to learn more? Dakota County Environmental Specialist Jenny Kedward will share the basics of home composting as well as what items you should not put into your backyard pile. She will explore different types of home composting set-ups with her audience and help them decide what is right for their yards. Composting is an easy way to reduce waste while improving the home yards and garden soils. It is easy to get started.
10:30 Break
Visit with other gardeners, shop the Garden Marketplace and get your questions answered at the Ask a MG table.
10:45 Session II (Attend one of four classes)
Fruits of the City
Presented by: Rebecca Koetter, Consultant
Do you need some ideas on species that can produce fruit in sun limited areas of your yard? Are you interested in growing your own fruit on plants that do not need a ladder? In this presentation, Rebecca Koetter will focus on fruit-producing plants that thrive in Minnesota, including cultivars of favorites such as blueberry and currant. In addition, learn about a few native woodland species that are delicious, edible, and possibly growing in a wooded area near you.
Do It Yourself Garden Design
Presented by: Elizabeth Spedaliere, Dakota County Master Gardener
Have you ever looked at a garden area and wondered where you should begin? Master Gardener Elizabeth Spedaliere will cover tips on how to create a beautiful and effective garden design. She will delve into the steps involved in measuring and creating the working design plan. This class will include the most important aspects of landscape design, including plant massing, layering, texture, season interest and color.
Beyond Basil, Rosemary, and Thyme: Unique and Unexpected Herbs
Presented by: Theresa Mieseler, Consultant
Are you ready to try new herbs in your garden? There are many less common herbs that bring exciting and unexpected flavors to dishes and drinks, and beauty to your garden. Theresa Mieseler will introduce you to herbs such as Cilantro mimics, Mrihani basil, Cat's Whiskers, Mexican oregano, and also share growing tips. You will leave with a handout on growing tips, a recipe or two and a list of herb resources.
Is Your Landscape Connected?
Presented by: Sue Light and Cindy Johnson, Dakota County Master Gardeners
"Is Your Landscape Connected?" is a class about making the plant pollinator connections in your home landscape and the community. Your spaces can be made beautiful, educational, and entertaining by using the information Master Gardeners Cindy Johnson and Sue Light will share. Learn how local communities have put out the welcome mat for nature and how you can do the same thing in your own yard with ten eco-friendly tips. The session also includes a video excerpt from Dr. Douglas Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home.
11:45 Break
Visit with other gardeners, shop the Garden Marketplace and get your questions answered at the Ask a MG table.
Noon Lunch
Catered by Morning Glory Bakery Cafe in Rosemount, MN. Vegetarian and GF options are available.
1:00 Keynote Speaker
Native Plants of the Midwest
Presented by: Alan Branhagen, Director of Operations MN Landscape Arboretum
Alan's presentation is based on his 2016 book by the same title, Native Plants of the Midwest. Alan states that he wrote the book as a practical resource that helps gardeners be successful in selecting, growing and maintaining Midwestern native plants. Alan states that there are widespread misunderstandings about how to define native plants and why they are so valuable to a healthy environment. These questions and more will be answered in the presentation. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Alan Branhagen is Director of Operations at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, where he supervises capital improvements, horticulture and natural resources, plant curation, facilities, and information technology. In addition to his book on native plants, Alan has written The Gardener's Butterfly Book, plus articles for Fine Gardening, Landscape Maintenance and Restoration, and other gardening articles.
2:00 Silent Auction Winners
Don't miss out! Silent auction winners will be announced. Must be present to win so stick around.
Event registration is now available online using eventbrite. Sign-up to get Master Gardener email updates and follow us on facebook. A complete list of sessions and speakers is available for download.
Many thanks to all of the area businesses and supporters of Let's Get Growing for donating items for our door prizes and silent auction.


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Renée L. Hartig
I debated weather to share the work of Ms. Renée Hartig with you. I love it so, so much but feel as if you could not possibly imagine the true level of perfection without seeing it for yourself. The textures, mixed the the colors and subject need to be viewed first-hand. My little blog does not do it justice.
Currently Renée's pieces are showing at my favorite store, Tumbleweed. The best part is that we are sort-of neighbors...my photographs are still on Tumbleweed's pretty walls. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined sharing a space ( a really lovely space) with such astounding talent...forget a pinch, maybe just clunk me over the head...xo mrs. french


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Family of Indian Missing in Brussels Search for News
Belgian authorities say they are trying to identify victims as quickly as they can
BRUSSELS—Raghavendran Ganesan, a computer engineer from India, was on a work trip in the Belgian capital on Tuesday, heading into the subway as he wrapped up a telephone conversation with his brother.
Some 15 minutes later, a powerful blast hit a central Brussels station, killing at least 20 commuters.
"I haven't heard from him since then," Chandrasekar Ganesan, the brother who was on the other end of the line in Germany, said in an interview. "The line has gone dead."
Like Mr. Ganesan, people from both inside and outside the country are desperately waiting for news about missing relatives a day after the attacks in the subway and at the city's international airport left at least 31 dead. More than 300 people were wounded, half of whom were still hospitalized on Wednesday, the Belgian health ministry said.
Officials have struggled to identify some of the victims given the severity of their injuries—many are badly burned or suffering from shrapnel wounds. Several victims are foreigners, which also makes identification more difficult for Belgian authorities, who are dealing with as many as 40 foreign embassies.
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THE GARDNERZ "It All Fades"
Abyss Records
Some weeks ago I reviewed "Exiting Reality" album, also from these Swedish guys. Now is the time of this piece of intricate, gloomy and obscured death metal.
If you ask me, I perceive this album a bit more into progressive road, and all tracks are based in excellent musical structures that remind me a lot mid 90's, when some death metal bands had an evolution and people didn't catch it until later in 2000's. This is indicative that the musicians have knowledge of the most creepy, sinister and macabre side of the genre. I liked the way they use slow and melodic sections combined with epic touches here and there. Guttural vocals sound excellent, and are an important element that gives personality to the whole album. This album includes an alternative version of "Transylvanian Hunger" (you know which band is it), and I will not describe it as I really like the original version and this one impacted me a lot. You have the last word about. Don't miss this great album from a very interesting band coming from Sweden, and including people from other countries. – Victor Varas


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The Owner
Owner, Bill and his beautiful wife Anna
Owner and lead technician Bill Raper is ASE master certified, and grew up in and around Sedona. In High school, Bill was in the top of his class in auto shop and welding. He kept his first pickup truck and several motorcycles running by trial and error. He probably made every mistake possible -- but fortunately he learned from them. Bill worked at a full-service gas station in the nearby Village of Oak Creek, pumping gas and checking fluid levels and tires. He then went to work at Sedona Chevron doing the same thing. One day, his employer noticed the true desire that Bill had of becoming a mechanic. He sent Bill to the Arizona Automotive Institute in Glendale Arizona--moving him, his new wife and the first of four children. While attending trade school at night Bill worked as an entry-level technician at a dealership and then an independent repair shop. Shortly after graduating AAI, Bill moved back into the Verde Valley area where he eventually became a lead technician in another local dealership. While employed by dealerships, Bill pursued extensive training and education and has continued to do so ever since. His life-long dream has been to own and operate his own repair shop bringing to it all that he had learned. In 2005, that dream became reality. With $1,500 he took a leap of faith and opened his first shop (NOSHOS AUTO & CYCLE) in a rented 700 square-foot building. Bill has transformed that tiny little shop into what Red Rock Auto & Cycle is today. How? By sticking to his motto. Honesty with integrity, fair pricing and quality workmanship.


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Brief, concise and easy to read. These are characteristics of resumes and cover letters that can never be overemphasized. Yet surprisingly, hundreds – maybe thousands – of resumes have been ruined when the resume owner (or writer) uses a profusion of polysyllabic terms, or what you simply call BIG words.
Bigger is Not Always Better (When not to use Big Word on Your Resume…)


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On April 25, over 100 student-run publications across the country came together to show the importance of remaining viable and independent from their universities. As advertisement revenues have plummeted over the years, more and more student newspapers have had to downsize their operations, rely on alumni donations, or surrender their autonomy to their college through re-affiliation. The #SaveStudentNewsrooms movement has been growing since last Wednesday as an increasing number of publications feel their existence's being put in jeopardy.
So, why does it matter that student-run newspapers have independence? Wouldn't they be posting basically the same content? While many of the topics may not change, the level of truth and censorship would be drastically affected. Take Emily Kressley's article exposing President William F. Slocum. By going through the student-run operations, she was able to help reveal an ugly truth that resulted in the name change of one of our campus' most well-known buildings.
It is hard to predict the alternative of processing this story through the school, but there is the possibility that it could have been censored due to the factual evidence of which Colorado College is not likely proud. Without autonomy, organizations such as The Catalyst face threats of censorship, abridged freedom of speech, and a depletion of overall enthusiasm from both readers and writers.
The prospect of re-affiliation and administrative oversight from university officials is viewed as a loss of freedom and autonomy. With writers no longer allowed the opportunity to pursue stories they are genuinely interested in, it not only kills enthusiasm from the inside out, but it also takes away the training ground for future reporters and journalists.
If the current White House administration were to seize control of various newspapers, it is unlikely that most reporters would dig deeper for unsavory truths, as it could jeopardize their employment. In the case of student-run publications, this fear of administration censorship could result in a habit of pleasing one's superiors, instead of rocking the boat, to maintain their positions.
Student-run publications are not reporting solely on the happenings of our college bubbles. Without autonomy, The State News At Michigan State may have never covered the sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. national gymnastics team doctor, Larry Nassar, and The Daily Orange may have never broken news surrounding a racist campus fraternity.
The enthusiasm and passion brought by young writers cannot be replicated in any other fashion than through independently run publications. The main issue is funding. With an increase in technology and online publications, old-fashioned reporting and journalism have declined over the years.
So, what can be done to help? According to Melissa Gomez, editor-in-chief at The Independent Florida Alligator, "We'll be challenging student-run publications to show off their newsrooms in videos on Twitter. We hope you flood Facebook and Twitter with editorials, threads of your best work of this year, current student and alumni testimonials, and links to your donate button. For alumni of student-run newsrooms, we encourage you to share what being part of student-run journalism meant to you and [to] reach out to your former student newsroom to make sure they're involved. If able, consider donating to your old newspaper (or get your well-off accounting friends to do so). Encourage others to as well, and share the posts from your former student publication."


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I-COM is pleased to announce that Ralph Wirth [pictured], Global Head of Science & Technology at SUPERCRUNCH by GfK in Germany, is joining the I-COM Frontiers of Marketing Data Science Journal Editorial Board.
In this role, as Global Head of Science & Technology at SUPERCRUNCH by GfK, he proves that leading a big, cross-functional team of cutting-edge IT and data science experts does not necessarily require you to be a total nerd best hidden behind his computer.
While being an award-winning author of numerous methodological publications, his educational roots in Business Administration and Economics explain why he puts a strong emphasis on developed analytics solutions being understandable and providing genuine business value.
Prior to his current position, Ralph held different roles in Marketing & Data Science and innovation management and finished a PhD in the area of choice modeling. More...


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It's not often that I find myself dissecting a dish in a restaurant in hopes of discovering the secrets to its balance, charm and explosive flavors. But that is just what I spent a recent lunch at Restaurant Eels doing. Chef-owner Adrien Ferrand spent 2 years as head chef at William Ledeuil's Kitchen Galerie Bis, so it is no surprise that he has honed his skills as a master of layering flavor, acidity and crunch, all punctuated with fragrant fresh herbs.
We began our meal with the restaurant's signature dish of smoked eel, apple, licorice root and hazelnuts. Soothing soft pieces of smoked eel nestled into a sabayon-like foam, layered with bites and crunch from the tart apples and hazelnuts, showered in pretty pink oxalis petals, a well-deserving namesake dish that was both delicate yet bold all at the same time.
The starter of carrots, fromage blanc flavored with orange blossom, and grapefruit showed how Ferrand can take a few humble ingredients and infuse them with punch and character. The pungent turmeric bouillon was a clever device that elevated the dish above the ordinary. As with many of the dishes we sampled, what didn't always seem obvious on paper turned out to be a harmonious combination of flavor and texture on the plate.
I can't stop thinking about my fresh pasta main, the likes of which I have never had before. Springy, al dente fresh tagliolini was married up with a fireworks combination of sweet, tenderly cooked clams and razor clams, chamomile, delicately bitter confit of cedrat, (a large perfumed citrus fruit), and some kind of braised celery concoction. Here the sum was certainly greater than its parts, an astounding alliance of flavors that made for a surprising and altogether delightful and original take on a seafood pasta dish.
It would be hard to improve upon his "chou farci", moist green cabbage leaves wrapped around tender shredded lamb seasoned with a magician's touch. (It's a dish my mother made regularly while growing up in the US Middle West in the 1950s. But sorry, mom, yours was never quite like this!) Like all of Ferrand's dishes, a welcome bouquet of seasonal vegetables accompanied the stuffed cabbage, bright orange and yellow carrots, turnips and white radish, showered with a welcome garnish of refreshing, fresh cilantro.
The winter citrus dessert felt like a déjà vu, our carrot entrée reimagined into a sweet course, which gave the sense that the menu had not been considered in its entirety but rather as individual elements. The chocolate cream caramel to my mind was unsuccessful, with a rubbery marzipan-like chocolate topping swamped in what was described as banana marmalade but was more like an overly pungent, liquidy banana puree. A heavy and misguided end to an otherwise inspired meal.
The restaurant's simple, refreshing, no-nonsense décor – bare wooden tables, comfortable woven chairs, attractive lighting, and golden exposed stone walls – reflect the place's attitude: un-selfconscious, striving but not aggressive, pleasant service, and a clientele that clearly likes having a good time.
The wine list is brief, with a very golden, faintly sweet but appealing acidic white Cour Cheverny from the Loire Valley.
EELS | 27 rue d'Hauteville | Paris 10 | +33 1 42 28 80 20 | Métro: Bonne Nouvelle or Château d'Eau | Open Tuesday–Saturday. | €28 + €32 lunch menus, €59 decouverte menu (2 starters, 2 mains and dessert), à la carte 55-65€ | reservations essential.
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Boise & Garden City
CVS on State Street in Boise is dead for now as developer withdraws appeal
Boise group fights a plan to demolish Arcade Building for a new CVS drug store
One short sentence in an email Thursday afternoon might have signaled the end of a plan to build a CVS Pharmacy at State and 17th streets in Boise.
"We are withdrawing and not proceeding with the appeal of (the project)," attorney Geoff Wardle, who represents the developer that sought to build the pharmacy, wrote to city of Boise planner Cody Riddle.
It's unclear why the CVS appeal was withdrawn and whether a new application will be submitted.
"They gave no indication as to why they withdrew, or how they plan to proceed," Riddle told the Statesman in an email Friday.
In late September, Indianapolis-based developer T. M. Crowley Northwest applied for permits for the pharmacy at 1625 W. State St. Building it would have required the demolition or other removal of the Arcade Building on the southeast corner of 17th and State, as well as three houses east of 17th and north of Jefferson Street.
The North End and West Downtown neighborhood associations fought hard to stop the project. Critics decried the potential loss of beloved buildings and affordable housing for a 15,000-square-foot retail building and 48 parking spaces, even though the entire site is zoned for commercial use. They staged protests and made their voices heard.
The CVS plan spurred the West Downtown Neighborhood Association to start the process of establishing a conservation district that would preserve the character of certain zones within the neighborhood.
On Dec. 4, the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission denied a permit for a drive-thru window at the pharmacy. The developer appealed that decision to the City Council. Among other points, Wardle argued in his appeal letter that the Planning and Zoning decision was not supported by evidence; that the pharmacy would not unreasonably increase traffic on surrounding streets; that the site is big enough to accommodate the building as well as walls, fences, parking, landscaping and other features; that the project would not adversely affect neighboring properties; and that the project complies with the city's comprehensive plan.
Efforts to contact the man in charge of the project for T.M. Crowley were unsuccessful.
Sven Berg: 208-377-6275, @SvenBerg51


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RIMSNR Recruitment 2018
UPUMS aka Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, Etawah invites application for the post of 100 Staff Nurse on direct recruitment. Apply Online before 12 November 2018. RIMSNR Recruitment Qualification/ eligibility conditions, how to apply & other rules are given below… Official website is www.rimsnr.ac.in
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences – UPUMS Recruitment – 100 Staff Nurse Vacancy – Last Date 12 November 2018
|Post Name
|Staff Nurse
|No Of UPUMS Vacancy
|Pay Scale
|44900 – 142400/- (Level -7)
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|Age Limit
|40 years
|RIMSNR Job Location
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by Sarah
Happy New Year from the both of us!
2016 is finally here and it is surreal how fast time has passed! I checked my wedding app today and we're only 150 days away! What? Crazy! Y'all. I am so excited for the wedding and for married life with my soul-twin. Here's an update in a nutshell:
Checklist WINS:
• Reception and Ceremony Venue - BOOKED
• The Dress! and the shoes too - BOUGHT
• Website (You are here. Ta-da!) - MADE
• Engagement Shoot - DONE
• Bridesmaid Dresses - DONE
• Mom's Dress - DONE
• Registries - DONE
• Photographer/Videographer - BOOKED
• Guest list (ugh… the hardest part ever) - DONE
• Caterers & Cake Tasting - DONE
• Save-the-Dates - Well… in progress!!!
Checklist HELP:
• Linens and Chair Rental
• Seamstress
• Wedding bands
• Guest hotel booking
• Choreographer (ha… joking)
At the same time that all of this is going on, I am trying to also to be "present" in real life -- doing things well at work and having real, quality time with family and friends. Definitely not easy. But the Lord has taught the both of us so much in the past couple of months about what is going to be most important as we step into this new stage of our lives.
It's about the marriage, not the wedding.
When SP got down on one knee, he asked me, "Will you be my wife?" This caught me off guard as I was expecting the usual "Will you marry me?" I guess it's so much easier to say "yes" to a gigantic party with all of your friends than to actually work together as husband and wife! I've been trying to keep this in mind whenever I browse through Pinterest or wedding magazines. The wedding day is the first day out of many… I have to constantly remind myself of that!
Trust in the Lord's plan.
About two months ago, the company that SP worked for unexpectedly had to be shut down. The first month, we were pretty optimistic that a new job would pop up right away and there would be no problems. Weeks passed and worry took over my heart, because of all of the plans we had made for the wedding, for the holidays, etc. But the Lord has been teaching us patience and trust in His timing. We can make so many grand schemes but He ultimately knows what is best for us. After several interviews with different employers, He provided SP with a new job with a great company last week! Thank you to everyone who prayed for us.
Be open.
Before I was in a relationship with SP, I considered myself a pretty independent little person. Don't ask for help. Don't complain or beg for advice. I still struggle with this so badly, but SP has a way of drawing me out! I'm learning. It's hard. But communication is always worth it and we grow closer together when there is honesty.
That being said, we welcome any and all advice ya'll married couples have for us! Coffee double-date, anyone? Let us know. Thanks for checking in on us… Going to make it a point to post more often. Love ya'll.
SP & Sarah


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The Giants believe that fresh, delicious food is a powerful teaching tool. Through the outdoor culinary education program, children develop a stronger understanding of gardens, nutrition, and cooking and the overarching connection between what they eat and their health and wellbeing.
"We're like real chefs right now. It's my dream come true!"
- YMCA youth
"Gardens are important because they make us healthy and strong."
- Boys & Girls Club youth


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How These Feminists Are Taking A Stand At The RNC Gives Hope To Feminists Everywhere
Meeting a feminist at the Republican National Convention sounds as hard as capturing the elusive Zubat in "Pokémon Go." Since the 1970s, the words "feminist" and "Republican" have seemed practically antithetical to each other, and it's not so uncommon to hear Republican pundits and radio hosts spout anti-feminist comments on a daily basis. (Does anyone remember Rush Limbaugh coining the term "feminazi?") So it was a bit surprising to come across some feminists at the RNC — although they mostly materialized outside the convention doors.
While 100 nude women flanked the Cuyahoga River as part of a protest / art installation, Bustle talked to some feminists taking a stand outside the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Many women, like 73-year-old Ingrid Kunstel, went there with anti-Trump signs, promoting social justice.
"I've been a feminist since the '60s," Kunstel tells Bustle as she holds a "One Nation Indivisible" sign. "I taught consciousness-raising groups, [and] did my dissertation on women's consciousness-raising."
Martha Neuman, wearing a bra and a polka-dot skirt, showed up to the arena with a feminist anti-war message: "Women Say... Disarm." She tells Bustle: "I am a feminist because I believe in equal rights, and also because I do not want the government or the laws to control my body and what I get to do with it."
Self-described feminist April Brucker attended the RNC with a puppet in hand — a Donald Trump puppet. The puppet claimed that he was a feminist as well, telling Bustle in an (entirely serious) interview: "I am a feminist because I loooooove women, and they looooove me. Why do you think I've been married so many times?"
Brucker, meanwhile, took a firmly anti-Trump stance, wearing a "Unite Against Trump" shirt. She tells Bustle that she believes in "equal rights for everyone."
Many feminists took a stand outside the RNC as members of Code Pink, the women-led antiwar organization. The Code Pink protesters carried various progressive messages, ranging from antiwar mantras and welcoming messages to refugees to calls for protection of personal liberty. Below, you can see Code Pink member Suzi Allen unfurl a scarf bearing an ACLU slogan. (Allen tells Bustle she is also a member of the ACLU.)
"Both of the candidates on the Republican side are buffoons," Allen says. "I'm with the group Code Pink. ... Actually, people seeing this sign on both side of the political spectrum seem to agree with this statement."
These are just a handful of the proud feminists who showed up to the RNC to fearlessly spread a message of equality and unity, especially to a party that often treats women as less than their male counterparts.
Image: Seth Millstein & Hayley Saltzman/Bustle


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Communion Bread Bakers
- You provide 3 loaves of home baked bread the first Sunday of the month.
- Alternatively, you can also bring 3 loaves of store bought bread.
- See recipe below.
Recipe for Communion Bread
Sift dry ingredients together 3 times. This is important.
4 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups white flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons salt
Stir in 8 teaspoons of oil. Set aside.
1 1/2 cups + 4 Tablespoons very hot water (minimum 180 degrees)
6 Tablespoons honey
6 Tablespoons molassis
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Mix well. Dough should be slightly sticky. Do not knead.
Divide into 4 balls and flatten to 1/4 inch. Bake each in a pie tin.
With a sharp knife, score the top of each loaf into 8 equal pie shaped sections for easy breaking after bread is baked.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and brush with oil. Return to oven and bake additional 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
Yields four 16 ounce loaves. Each loaf serves 50-70 people. Freezes well.


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I didn't exactly set the rink alight but I still managed to play hard enough to achieve a couple of minutes in the box (and at least all the bones in my hand stayed together). The rest of the team managed to put the puck in the back of the net enough times that we won, so it was a pretty good result really. Roll on next Saturday night.
Speaking about things getting past the goalie, are we all sick of talking about spam yet? I'm trying make a point of not being upset by it anymore. It's a constant, an inevitability, a simple irrefutable fact of having a digital life and, like other things that you can't do much about, it's better just to take a deep breath and get over it. Isn't it?
However (there's always a "however", isn't there?), I've recently noticed a disturbing trend. Some of the porn/impotence drug/penis growth merchants are now sending their spam in HTML format and including some pretty explicit images so that you get full in-your-face stuff in your mail client's preview panel.
The porno-spam phenomenon is a very nasty thing for businesses that use email (are there any who don't?). We've had several staff extremely upset by the unsolicited contents of their inboxes. It's a risky thing for a business to expose their people to this kind of thing, so we really do have to take it seriously.
Sending explicit content like this unsolicited surely has to be illegal or at least in contravention of most reputable ISPs' acceptable use policies. Surely all you'd have to do is complain to the spammer's ISP and local law enforcement and you'll have got it sorted. Nope. It's fine in theory but (a) the law is an ass and doesn't care about spam (actually, even in places which actually have anti-spam laws, I don't think the law has time or really the teeth to deal with this epidemic), (b) spammers don't tend to use reputable ISPs and (c) who has all day to spend sending complaints off to coppers and ISPs on the off-chance you'll shut a spammer down?
I, for one, don't. Every working day is a desperate triage of competing demands and spam just doesn't feature high on the list of stuff I need to get sorted out. That said, I will occasionally have a crack at a particularly stupid spammer, though usually the return just isn't worth the effort.
Then there's plan B – block the stuff. This too is easier said than done. Through very carefully setting up a bunch of what I thought were devilishly clever rules in Outlook to route dodgy looking email to a junk folder, I recently managed to miss out reading half of a reasonably important email conversation. Bugger. I know there are smarter tools out there but, frankly, no tool will ever be 100% accurate or effective.
So that leaves the tried and true method – the Delete key. That means you need to educate your people. Make them aware of what spam is and why they're receiving it. Teach them to delete and to never, ever respond, especially to those bogus opt-out addresses that spammers use to confirm that (a) you exist and (b) you are stupid enough that you might just buy something off them.
Which brings me to my last point – don't ever buy anything off a spammer.
Swanson is IT manager at W Stevenson & Sons in South Auckland. Send letters for publication to Computerworld Letters.


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A little cover art for the guy who provides the soundtrack to the summer over here at Monkeys Vs Robots Studios, DJ Tom Waine! - His latest #Soulful House mix features tracks by:
Hardage, Gil Scott-heron, Boris Dlugosch, Purple Disco Machine, Karen Harding, Sophie Lloyd, Dames Brown, Nova Fronteira, Robert Owens & Groove Assassin and more.
Hit the link, feel the summer - www.mixcloud.com/thomas-waine/its-a-summer-thing


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- 4 Makeup Tips -
I get lots of questions on my makeup, so I figured I would share 4 of my favorite tips on this Monday morning. See my holy grail products here.
- Do a flick of liquid eyeliner on the outer corner of each eye. This makes it appear as though you have more eyelashes than you actually do.
- Apply liquid highlighter under your foundation. Your skin will get a more subtle glow that is less likely to look like you've rubbed glitter on your face.
- Set your eyebrows with a waterproof mascara. It's quick, easy, and bold.
- Keep your lipstick on longer by applying powder foundation to your lips before you apply the color.
Now it's your turn - gimme your top makeup tips, lovelies! xx