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TITLE: Altered Reality
CHARACTERS: Sam, Daniel, O'Neill, Mitchell, Vala, Teal'c, Malek, others
PAIRINGS: Various, past and present, alluded to and mentioned here and there, but not seen. Sam/Martouf/Lantash, Sam/Jack, Jack/Laira, Daniel/Freya/Anise, Teal'c/Shau'nac, Malek/Janet
SUMMARY: What if the timeline remained altered in a different way after Continuum?
WARNINGS: None, really, but probably don't read if you ship Sam and Jack exclusively with each other, as that pairing does not happen here
CATEGORY: AU, Drama, Adventure, Fix-it fic - very much so, in particular with regards to the relationship between the Tau'ri and the Tok'ra.
NOTES: Answer to Tok'ra Kree! Round 6, with this prompt: 099. SG-1, SG-1 and any Tok'ra, after Continuum, the timeline is changed. You chose what is different, but there need to be some Tok'ra alive that were dead before, and the Tok'ra must be better friends with Earth.
Timeline 1: as it is when Continuum ended. Presumably things would have been mostly back to how it was before Ba'al made the changes. This is how it was on the show/in the movie.
Timeline 2: the temporarily altered timeline that Daniel, Sam, and Mitchell end up in after Ba'al changes the timeline. Mitchell goes back in time when the others are killed, with the help of Ba'al's time travel device. He then alters the timeline again, to make it as timeline 1. Also as on the show/in the movie.
Timeline 3: permanently altered timeline. A result of the interaction between two of the time 'flickers' perhaps. When Mitchell changed the past back to the original, by stopping Ba'al from stealing Earth's stargate, there was already another change underway caused by someone entering the time machine and being sent back to shortly after Mitchell stops Ba'al, but before the time machine is turned off. This change causes a flicker that merges with the otherwise 'normal' timeline, creating a new, (permanently) altered timeline - and giving Mitchell the knowledge of what has happened in timeline 2 aside from timeline 1.
Contains dialogue from "Stargate: Continuum".
Sam stretched and gazed idly at the people standing nearby. Daniel, Teal'c, Cam... she turned around... Vala, and O'Neill. They looked bored, especially O'Neill. She could not really blame them. They had been standing here for quite some time.
She wondered when the Tok'ra elder - no that was not the right term, the symbiote was probably quite young, for a symbiote, as all the Tok'ra really were... master of ceremonies was perhaps a better term - would finish his chant of Ba'al's sins and crimes.
The former System Lord really had done a lot of bad things. Sam tried to catch a few words here and there. She remembered some Goa'uld from Jolinar, and had picked up a little more over time, but she was not exactly fluent. It sounded as if they were getting close to the present time in their listing of crimes, so maybe this would soon be over.
She looked over at O'Neill again, just as he yawned mightily.
"Never in the history of boredom has anyone been more bored than I am right now," he complained.
"Come on, sir, it's only been…" She looked at her watch. "Whoa."
"It's almost over," Daniel noted. "The crimes they're listing are starting to sound familiar"
"Crimes? That's what they've been crooning about for the last three hours?" O'Neill wondered.
"Quite the ditty, ain't it," Mitchell said.
"It's not at all fair to the host, anyway," Vala commented.
"Vala, you don't really think there's any hope for the… I mean, you were host to Qetesh for a relatively short period of time. Ba'al's been inhabiting this guy for over two thousand years!" Daniel shook his head, disbelieving.
Just then the chanting stopped and the Tok'ra master of ceremonies stepped forward, towards Ba'al.
"Revive the prisoner."
The stasis field around Ba'al faded away, and he woke up. Taking a deep breath he looked around the room.
Vala leaned towards Daniel and whispered, "Watch him try and make a run for it."
He looked around at all the guards. "Well, with all this security, I really don't think he's going to get very far."
He looked back at her, then blinked with a confused look. "Vala?"
Daniel shook his head. "Sorry, for a moment you were not... never mind. I think I'm just tired."
Vala smiled. "Don't worry. Looks like this will soon be over." She pointed to one of the Tok'ra who was approaching Ba'al, carrying the new symbiote extraction device the Tok'ra had devised, using some of the Asgard technology the Tau'ri had finally agreed to share.
Sam had been following their discussion with only faint interest. She looked back to the Tok'ra and Ba'al, just as there was some sort of flickering. Then, in front of her eyes it was as if everything shifted, and she blinked one more time.
They were gone! Ba'al and the Tok'ra... Disbelieving, she looked around for her friends... Teal'c, O'Neill, Daniel, Vala... all were present, though they were looking a bit confused. Now, where was Mitchell? Ah, there! He looked... bewildered, or unfocused Sam noted, just as he suddenly passed out and fell to the ground.
"Cam!" She ran to him.
The others shook themselves out of the almost-trance they had been in, and looked around as well. Sam heard their shocked gasps as they noticed the changes.
"What the Hell!?" O'Neill stared with disbelief at the spot where Ba'al had been a moment ago. "Didn't they just... Mitchell!" He realised the man had just collapsed, and hurried to him, as did the others.
"He's alive - but unresponsive," Sam said, having examined him briefly. "I can't see anything physically wrong, but I'm not a doctor. Anyway, I think it's a fair guess that it has something to do with everyone else being gone - and that strange flickering a moment ago."
Daniel was gaping at it all. "You saw that as well? I thought I was seeing things! For a moment it was as if... as if Vala disappeared before my eyes - and then she came back!"
"I've been here the whole time," Vala said, a bit contrite.
O'Neill sighed deeply. This was just typical - and here he had hoped for a peaceful trip. He should just have said he would not go, when the Tok'ra invited him, but in the end he could not say no to the chance of seeing the last Ba'al die.
"Everyone else OK?"
"I am fine," Teal'c said.
"Yes, I think so - it's just Cam here that've fainted." Vala sat down beside him and gave him a gentle push. "Still unconscious."
"But where's everyone else? The Tok'ra... Ba'al..." Daniel wondered.
"Not to mention the buildings!" Sam said.
The others looked around, suddenly realising the extent of the changes.
"It's just ruins! Everywhere!" Vala sounded shocked. "Could we have travelled in time? I mean, is this the far far future and everyone else is long dead?"
"No, if anything, it's more like the not-so-distant past," Sam said, slowly.
"Or maybe it's another planet? Perhaps we've been beamed away?" Daniel suggested.
"Aaw... for crying out loud! Not time travel! Carter? What do you mean... the not-so-distant past?" O'Neill demanded.
"Actually I don't think we've time-travelled, sir. The stars look exactly the same. See?" Sam pointed at a strange looking constellation made up of 8 clear stars. "It looks a bit like a fox's head - at least I think so. I noticed it when we arrived. I also know a couple of the stars in that constellation are actually far apart. If we were in a very different time it would not look the same. Also, if it was only a short trip to the past or future the constellation would probably not sit in the same place in the sky - unless we happened to end up at the exact same time of the year, of course. So I think we can rule out time-travel."
"OK, swell. What's the explanation then? Because I seem to remember a lot of those crystal-buildings. The only thing that's still here is a pyramid - and some ruins," O'Neill said.
"Yes, and that pyramid - and the stars - are why we must still be on the same planet," Sam insisted.
"You're right." Daniel nodded to himself. "I remember seeing that pyramid in the images the Tok'ra made of this place before they started building. The pyramid was here before, as were those ruins. They looked exactly like this."
"Great - so no time travel." O'Neill looked a little happier, but then gave the archaeologist a closer look. "Daniel - you didn't touch anything, did you? Like a strange artifact sitting in a corner somewhere, perhaps?"
"No! Of course not!" Daniel sounded indignant.
"If we're indeed in the same time and space - and everything indicates we are - then this could be very bad," Sam said, a worried look on her face.
"Don't make me wait! What do you think happened?" O'Neill demanded.
"I can't be certain, but... it's obvious something has changed... history has changed. I am guessing the timeline could have been altered..."
"What! How? Who? Not Ba'al?" O'Neill asked, an unhappy look on her face. "You think it was Ba'al?"
"I've got no way of knowing that, sir. However..."
They were interrupted when Mitchell moved and a low moan escaped from him.
"Cam?" Sam asked, immediately crouching down beside him.
Mitchell slowly sat up and opened his eyes. For a moment he stared into nothingness, then he closed his eyes again and shook his head. When he opened his eyes this time he seemed to have just returned from very far away. "Yes..."
"Are you OK?" Vala asked.
"Yeah... yeah I think so." He looked disbelieving at the others and at the planet. "This is strange..."
"Oh, yeah! Strange would be one way of putting it," O'Neill said.
"Weren't you wearing a uniform as well?" Vala asked, looking closely at O'Neill. "For that matter, we were all wearing desert camos, weren't we? We're wearing green BDUs now."
They all looked at their clothing.
"Oh..." O'Neill stared in disbelief at his clothes.
"She's right. Odd... well maybe Sam's correct, and the timeline has changed. You could be a civilian here for all we know," Daniel said.
"Then why am I here - on an alien planet - with the rest of you?" O'Neill asked, clearly not accepting Daniel's suggestion.
"Good point," Daniel admitted.
"Listen..." Mitchell interrupted them. "I think that thing about the time line having changed might be correct. Because I seem to remember not only one, but two different versions. At least for some part of my life..." He shook his head. "I'm not making much sense, am I?"
"No, you're not. But none of this is, so if you think you've got an explanation then I'm willing to listen," O'Neill said.
"Well, it's not so much an explanation as it is maybe a validation of the altered time line theory - or maybe proof I've gone insane." Mitchell had by now recovered completely and got up.
O'Neill grinned wryly. "Try us!"
"Okay, see if you can follow this. We were all standing there, listening to the Tok'ra yammering away about the multitude of sins Ba'al have committed. Then, when they'd finished, and had taken Ba'al out of stasis, everything sort-of... well, I don't know... winked out?"
The others nodded.
"That's as good a description as any," Sam said, shrugging.
Mitchell continued, "Then, I was on a ship and after what I think was a very long time I was again on the same ship. I mean a real ship, not a spaceship. Anyway, everything's a bit foggy, but I think I lived for many years... in the past. I have some really funny memories about killing Ba'al as well. Then, all of a sudden, I find myself back here, but things doesn't look right. At all. I mean, you guys are here, but no one or nothing else is..."
"Sure you weren't just dreaming that part while you were unconscious? I mean, I'd like to kill Ba'al too, and we were going to watch his execution... extraction. Whatever." O'Neill took another look at his own clothes, studying his sleeves with an offended expression, as if it was his civilian clothing that had caused all this.
"I'm pretty sure it actually happened just as I remember it. Ba'al had changed the timeline, and we had to fix it," Mitchell said.
"It's not that I don't believe you, but... why don't any of the rest of us remember it?" Daniel wondered.
Mitchell shrugged. "That I don't know..."
Sam looked thoughtful. "What if there was another change in the timeline while he - and probably us as well - had only partly returned to our own timeline. What if there was a slight delay between Cam's return and ours? It might... somehow have protected your memories of both the universes from being eradicated - and replaced with whatever has happened in this timeline, Cam. After all, all of us seem to remember a different version than the one we're currently in, so that indicates this could be what happened."
Mitchell nodded. "That makes some kind of weird sense, because I don't remember any of you being there when I killed Ba'al. In fact, I seem to remember some sort of attack near a big device - and witnessing some of you dying there."
"OK, I'm glad you think it makes sense, because I don't! However, let's just assume, for argument's sake, that you haven't gone completely mad and this is actually what happened. How does this help us?" O'Neill said, exasperated.
"Actually... we could all have gone crazy and none of this is real..."
"Daniel...!" O'Neill warned.
"I think we can discount that theory." Sam smiled at Daniel. "Cam, what else do you remember?"
Mitchell briefly gave them an account of what else he could think of, about Ba'al and the shifted timelines.
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I'll report any progress or fixes I make.
After upgrading from Fedora 27 to Fedora 30, with an upgrade to MythTV-30, the back end die with an error suggesting they're having trouble:
symbol lookup error: /lib64/libmythtv-30.so.30: undefined symbol: hdhomerun_discover_find_devices_custom_v2
mythtv-setup dies when I enter the Capture Cards section, with the same error.
The SD-supplied (but compiled locall) config tool dies on me as well:
The simple command-line tool does find the silicon dust unit:
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root@mythtwo hdhomerun_config_gui]# hdhomerun_config_gui
hdhomerun_config_gui: symbol lookup error: hdhomerun_config_gui: undefined symbol: hdhomerun_discover_find_devices_custom_v2
I can also connect to it via browser.
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hdhomerun_config discover
hdhomerun device 13189752 found at 10.0.0.3
Anyone else run into this? I'll keep you informed . . .

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A complaint Hannah hears in the salon almost daily is "my hair won't grow any longer." Most of the time, that's not actually the case. Hair grows from the follicle, which is in your scalp. So if your hair seems stuck at a certain length, it's most likely breaking off at the ends where its naturally driest. Tragic, we know.
In the span of a year, the average person's hair will grow 6 inches, roughly a half-inch per month. If you have hair to your shoulders or past them, that means the hair on the bottom is at least a year old. Think of your hair like a piece of fabric: over time it wears down and can weaken if not properly cared for. Most people with this complaint have a texture that cannot withstand lots of aggravators and might need a little extra TLC on the reg. Here are some tips for you to keep your hair the healthiest it can be (and speed the growth!)
First and foremost…lay off the heat styling! This is the #1 most common aggressor we see that damages hair and leads to breakage.
If you heat style, keep it to a minimum (like, once a week or less) and ALWAYS use heat protection.
Get regular trims (every 3-4 months). We realize this seems counterproductive if you're trying to grow your hair, but we promise it is essential! If you think about it, that's only one haircut per season. Keeping your ends fresh and not giving them the chance to get crispy will prevent split ends. Remember, if not addressed, split ends can split further up the strand, causing all-over damage.
Cut down on your shampooing. The scalp produces oils that are designed to move down to the ends of your hair. Shampoo strips the oils which can lead to dry ends, as well as excessive oil production as the scalp tries to compensate. The less you shampoo, the less you will feel the need to. Most shampoos also contain drying ingredients that can lead to brittleness over time. We recommend using a sulfate-free shampoo, as sulfates can be drying and weigh the hair down, especially after repeated use. Keep in mind that it is totally safe to rinse and condition your hair when you feel like you need a shower. Giving your hair a good scrub with just some H2O will remove sweat, dirt, and some oils. Put a little bit of conditioner on your ends, and you'll be smelling fresh and feeling soft.
Nourish that hair! Add a moisturizing mask to your routine at least once a week. Most people need extra moisture to help keep their hair soft and their ends from splitting. If your hair is chemically processed, chances are you could also use a repairing mask.
Detangle like a pro! Only use a wide tooth comb or a wet/detangling brush on wet hair or damp hair. Did you know your hair can stretch up to 50% more when it's wet?!? This isn't good, it's damaging! Your hair is also more fragile and prone to breakage when wet, so it's important to use the proper tools when detangling.
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I know this might seem like a lot just for a gift tag, but really they only took me 15 minutes to make and it's the little details that make up an impressive and thoughtful gift so I find them worth it.
What you need: Watercolors, Watercolor paper, paint brush, ribbon, scissors, water, hole punch.
STEP 1: Cut paper into gift tag shapes.
STEP 2: Paint! TIP: when writing in watercolors I find it best to use a thick stoke when writing downward, baring down onto the paper, and to use a light stroke when writing upward, letting only the tip of the brush graze the paper.
STEP 3: After they dry add holes to thread ribbon thru.
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Interview preparation is important. Allow yourself enough time to familiarize yourself with typical interview questions and answers. It's a good idea to practice and perfect your preparation over several days before the interview.
When preparing for an interview your top priority is to orient yourself to the questions, and rehearse your answers. This rehearsal is useful as a memory aid, particularly when spoken aloud. Speaking aloud assists the memory process and also allows you to hear your own answer and correct mistakes.
Common Interview questions and answers
The top interview questions and answers are:
Question: What are your greatest strengths?
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Question: What's your greatest weakness?
Answer: Target a non-essential skill for this answer. Non-essential skills had minimal impact on your assessment.
Question: Can you describe a problem at work, and how you solved it?
Answer: Use an example which demonstrates essential skills related to the job, and give your answer in "story form" to make sure the interviewer can see the problem, and how you solved.
Question: Why should we hire you?
Answer: The best approach to answering this question is to provide solid examples of managing key essential skills, experience, and advanced skills in key areas.
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Answer: Obviously, there may be multiple possible reasons for your answers to this question. Give an honest reason, like looking for a better job, more career opportunities, better working conditions, or no opportunities with your present employer.
If you were fired from a job: Do not lie about being fired from a job. Give an accurate account of the circumstances, without denigrating your former employer.
Question: Can you tell us something about yourself?
Answer: Think about this answer, and rehearse your reply. You don't have to give a lengthy answer, but you do have to provide useful information and give an accurate picture of your work and current career priorities.
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Many people are not great performers at interviews. A combination of interview nerves and lack of familiarity with interview questions is the main reason, but some people need job interview help in the form of training.
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Also take the time to browse tips for interviews in your specific field of work. These interview tips can be particularly useful and help you understand what is required in your response to these questions.
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During interview practice, you will notice that at least a few questions seem to be difficult. Work on these questions, and try to prepare answers which are simple and will deliver useful value for you during the interview.


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According to a health report published by Harvard University, the more often people volunteer, the happier they are. But increased happiness isn't the only reason to volunteer. Donating your time and talents also:
- Improves your health
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- Changes someone's life
- Strengthens your community
- Provides new opportunities to meet people
- Inspires you
- Helps you to find a sense of purpose
- Increases self confidence
Check out the video below to find out why Chris Conger (one of our own) has spent many hours volunteering.
In the coming weeks, look for other videos featuring local businesses and individuals who generously give to others. We would also love to hear your stories of someone you know who demonstrates a giving heart. Just post in the comments below.
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We want to inspire, energize, and recognize even more volunteering. So, be on the lookout for special posts about contests (with prizes!) sponsored by our local merchants and partners in #iBuildHope, our campaign to encourage volunteerism.
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Los Angeles–based A&Z Pearls is shutting down next year with the retirement of founder and owner Avi Raz.
"None of us lives forever," Raz tells JCK. "I'd like to retire and devote time to some of the interests I have."
He is particularly looking to travel and devote more time to volunteer work.
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"I have no complaints," he says. "I met a lot of wonderful people through this business. That is one of the beauties of this business. I cherish all the friends I've met."
Raz plans to sell his remaining inventory, exhibit at the major 2018 shows, and then close down at the end of the year.
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Hi Isaura! It's great to find you here too, your artwork is so lovely, congratulations on being featured! Hugs back, take care xxx
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Thank you very much, its a compliment from you, its going to be my turn to view your artwork soon I believed,
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Bringing the power of Windows 10 to the Robot Operating System— September 28, 2018
People have always been fascinated by robots. Today advanced robots are complementing our lives, both at work and at home. Warehouse robots have enabled next-day deliveries to online shoppers, and many pet owners rely on robotic vacuums to keep their floors clean. Industries seeing benefits from robots are as diverse as manufacturing, transportation, healthcare and real estate. As robots have advanced, so have the development tools. We see robotics with artificial intelligence as universally accessible technology to augment human abilities.
Microsoft is at ROSCon 2018 in Madrid, Spain and we are excited to announce an experimental release of Robot Operating System [ROS1] for Windows. ROS is a set of libraries and tools that help you build complex robots, used in many cutting-edge robotic projects around the world. This development will bring the manageability and security of Windows 10 IoT Enterprise to the innovative ROS ecosystem.
Windows has been a trusted partner of robotic and industrial systems for decades. With ROS for Windows, developers will be able to use the familiar Visual Studio toolset along with rich AI and cloud features. We're looking forward to bringing the intelligent edge to robotics by bringing advanced features like hardware-accelerated Windows Machine Learning, computer vision, Azure Cognitive Services, Azure IoT cloud services, and other Microsoft technologies to home, education, commercial, and industrial robots.
Manufacturers want to make robots more aware of their surroundings, easier to program and safer to be around. Governments, manufacturers, and academics around the world are investing in the next generation of manufacturing, sometimes referred to as "Industry 4.0". Microsoft is working with Open Robotics and the ROS Industrial Consortium to bring the Robot Operating System to Windows. Microsoft has joined the ROS Industrial Consortium whose mission is to extend the advanced capabilities of ROS to manufacturing and improve the productivity and return on investment of industrial robots.
At ROSCon 2018 in Madrid, Spain, Microsoft is demonstrating a ROBOTIS Turtlebot 3 robot, running the ROS release known as Melodic Morenia, that recognizes and steers toward the person closest to the robot. The robot runs Windows 10 IoT Enterprise on an Intel Coffee Lake NUC using a new ROS node that leverages hardware-accelerated Windows Machine Learning.
Microsoft is also showcasing a ROS simulation environment running in Azure. It demonstrates a swarm of robots running in a virtual world connected to an orchestration system and controlled via Azure IoT Hub.
Microsoft will host the Windows builds for ROS1 and shortly ROS2, as well as provide documentation, development and deployment solutions for Windows. To get started using ROS for Windows and ROS with Azure, please visit the Getting Started guide at http://aka.ms/ros.
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You may have thought it was a hoax, but it wasn't.
Last May, a Facebook post to the Neuse Charter School closed group pages encouraged parents to follow a link, thank a teacher and earn $25 per message for their school.
The teacher appreciation campaign, a collaboration between Target and the Ellen Degeneres Show, donated six million dollars to schools nationwide. Neuse Charter School was the recipient of a $1,000 check thanks to forty families that acted on the post.
Lynn Clark, parent of a NCS middle-schooler, posted the initial information. "I thought it was too good to be true, so I researched it by visiting Target's corporate website and calling my local Target store," Clark said. "Once they confirmed it was legitimate I posted it right away."
Clark thought that the promotion might be over within hours and that she might have been too late in posting for the school to receive any money, but it actually took a few days before the campaign reached its maximum donation.
The entire process took less than two minutes to complete and schools could earn up to $25,000. One Raleigh school earned a check for $10,000.
"Supporting local communities through giving has always been a cornerstone of Target's business," said Laysha Ward, executive vice president and chief corporate social responsibility officer, Target. "Thanks a Billion campaign is one way guests can help Target achieve our goal of giving $1 billion for education by the end of 2015 and show gratitude to teachers who help shape and guide students nationwide."
While corporate Target was behind this monetary campaign, local Target employees have donated their time to NCS by helping proctor end-of-grade tests.
Melissa Dunston, business office manager at Neuse Charter School, received the check in mid-July.
"Because the campaign was about teacher appreciation administration looked at ways to spend this money on our teachers," Dunston said.
The money went to purchase NCS shirts for faculty and staff to wear on Fridays.
Many teachers proudly wore the shirts on the first day of school as well. Katherine Knapp, 2nd grade teacher, said, "It was a great 'beginning of the year' gift. I love that the shirts have our core values on the back of them."
It is unknown if Target will do something similar for the 2015-2016 school year, but NCS families will be waiting and watching to show the school's faculty and staff how much they are appreciated.


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Johan van der Keuken's career as a documentary film-maker, author, and photographer spanned four decades, until his passing in 2001. Based in Amsterdam, he addressed many topics in his work. First published in 1955, 'Wij Zijn 17' is a book of photos of his friends and classmates, taken by him when he was seventeen. These portraits of post-war Dutch teenagers address the intangible theme of youth in a touching and personal way. The sixth edition of the book (Japanese/English) has been produced in Japan on Vent Nouveau Paper (Takeo), printed in duo tone (digital imaging Harold Strak) by Tosho Printing. The reprint of the book, an initiative of Yusuke Nakajima (POST/limArt co. Ltd) has been published by Foci Press supported by Van Zoetendaal. Few left only.
Wij Zijn 17
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Rhode Island's developmental disability agency "has no intention at this time to cut any services" to clients or reduce rates to private service providers, the departmental director told some 30 people gathered for a quarterly public forum at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick Feb. 26.
Rebecca Boss, director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), responded to a question from the audience about the budget proposal of Governor Gina Raimondo, who would slash a total of $21.4 million from developmental disability services, including $18.3 million in reimbursements to private providers.
Greg Mroczek, whose son and daughter both receive services from BHDDH, had asked about the budget in relation to the requirements of a 2014 federal consent decree.
The Olmstead decree requires Rhode Island to transform its daytime services for adults with developmental disabilities from an over-reliance on sheltered workshops and segregated day programs to a system of integrated supports for employment and non-work activities that comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Boss said that "presenting a balanced budget is a challenge" in any year. But it's particularly challenging when the state faces a structural deficit of about $200 million in the fiscal year that begins July 1.
Boss said that the governor, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, and BHDDH are all committed to making sure that "the funding available to the dd (developmental disabilities) system is going to meet the needs of the individuals that we service.
"We believe we will have the services necessary for compliance with the consent decree," she said. The consent decree covers daytime work and leisure activities but does not address residential services, the area where BHDDH has put an emphasis on cost-cutting in recent years.
Medicaid May Offer Path Forward
Later in the meeting, Boss explained that the state is exploring the use of a Medicaid option that could help BHDDH balance its budget. The change, she said, also could achieve the programmatic goal of providing case management and coordination that is "free from funding conflicts and free from provider conflicts."
The Medicaid option involves the creation of a Health Home, the federal government's name for an independent entity that would provide adults with developmental disabilities comprehensive care management, care coordination, health promotion, comprehensive transitional care, individual and family support, and referral to community and support services, Boss said.
For the first two years of operation, the Health Home would be supported with a 90 percent federal Medicaid match for every state dollar spent, Boss explained. For Rhode Island's current fiscal year, Medicaid reimburses Rhode Island at a rate of 51.34 percent for every state dollar spent. For the fiscal year beginning July 1, the so-called Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) will be 52.30.
The 90 percent federal match of the Health Home has the potential to bring in millions more in federal Medicaid dollars, but only for a limited period of time.
Boss described the Health Home approach as a "pretty good opportunity." She asked Brian Gosselin, Chief Strategic Officer for the Executive Office of Human Services, to speak in greater detail about the Health Home option, but Gosselin demurred.
Because creating a Health Home for developmental disabilities would involve seeking an amendment to the Rhode Island Medicaid State Plan, BHDDH must seek permission from the General Assembly before filing an application, Boss explained. The request for that authorization to move forward with an application is in Article 14 of the governor's proposed budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
It would be next January at the earliest that BHDDH could try out a Health Home for developmental disability services, and "that might be optimistic," Boss said.
RI Experience With 'Health Homes'
Rhode Island already has three Health Homes, Boss said; one for those with mental illness, another for those with opioid addiction, and a third for children and families, called CEDARR Services.
Having been involved in the planning for two of the three Health Homes, she said, "I can tell you this is a heavy lift" that involves a complicated application process and fundamental system-wide changes in the state's approach to coordinating developmental disability services.
John Susa, who has a son with developmental disabilities and is a member of the Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council, relayed what he saw when he participated in the creation of CEDARR, one of the three Health Homes mentioned by Boss.
"I thought it was a great idea," Susa said. "However, as time has gone on, I'm less certain that it was a good idea. I found a tremendous amount of money spent on case management," he said; people "going to a lot of meetings, but the end result was a very limited amount of output in terms of the impact on the quality of life."
Boss said she valued Susa's perspective. "Whatever happened in CEDARR, we'll try not to do that," she said.
At the same time, Boss said "it's not definite" the state will pursue the Health Home option.
She did not say what else might be done to balance the budget.
One Medicaid Rule At Odds With Need For Care
Meanwhile, Renee Doran, whose adult daughter has developmental disabilities, said her daughter's support person stayed with her when she had to go to the emergency room recently but was later denied pay for that day for the very reason that the worker was helping the young woman in the hospital setting and not in the community.
As it turned out, her daughter was admitted to the hospital and Doran spent four days at her side. But what would have happened if she had been out of state or otherwise unavailable? Doran asked.
Heather Mincey, administrator in the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), said the situation arose because community-based workers are paid from one Medicaid waiver while hospital-based workers are paid from another.
Mincey said the hospitals have the wherewithal to pay a developmental disability worker who must take a client to the emergency room.
And Boss said BHDDH can work with hospitals to let them know what services are needed. She said BHDDH often works with the state Department of Health, which oversees hospitals, and can "leverage that relationship" to make sure there is cooperation between hospitals and developmental disability services.
The public forum covered a gamut of topics, most of them related to the state's incremental progress in meeting detailed requirements of the consent decree.
Focus on Supported Employment
Among other things, BHDDH announced an information session on employment-related services March 9 that will be tailored to the needs of individuals and families who do not get services from a particular agency but design their own programs.
Of about 3700 individuals receiving developmental disability services from BHDDH, roughly 500 are self-directed. Only about 8 self-directed individuals were able to participate in the first year of a performance-based supported employment program in 2017, according to Tracey Cunningham, the chief employment specialist at DDD.
Cunningham said the performance-based program is trying to attract more clients from the self-directed group in the current program year.
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Anyone who is interested in information but can't attend the session may call Cunningham at 462-3857, or email her at firstname.lastname@example.com
During 2017, 22 providers in the performance-based program offered employment services to 448 clients, Cunningham said. A total of 169 individuals found jobs, with only 24 of them losing employment, Cunningham said.
In the second year of the program, which offers enhanced performance payments, there are a total of 26 providers anticipating that they will be able to serve a maximum of 623 clients, she said. BHDDH has set aside $6.8 million for the performance-based supported employment program in the next budget.
But there have been difficulties training enough staff to provide supported employment services. BHDDH data presented at the forum showed a 31 percent vacancy rate in the full complement of staff – 234 positions – needed to maximize the program.
Specially trained job coaches and other employment-related specialists for the performance-based program come from the direct care workforce, which is poorly paid and experiences high turnover.
The performance-based program is intended to boost the number of adults with developmental disabilities in regular jobs to help the state comply with the consent decree.
During 2017, the state met or exceeded the consent decree targets for employment in two of three categories: those who historically have spent their days in center-based care and sheltered workshop employees, according to figures provided by BHDDH.
There is one sheltered workshop left in Rhode Island and it will close sometime this year, said Tina Spears, the new consent decree coordinator.
The state has been lagging for some time in the number of young adults it has helped place in jobs. By now it was to have placed all of a total of 413 young adults recognized by the consent decree as having left school between 2013 and 2016.
At the end of 2017, the total number of job holders in this young adult group was 177, according to the BHDDH data.


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Pope Francis has launched a special Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace for war-torn nations, in particular for the Democratic Republic of Congo and for South Sudan that are suffering protracted conflict. He has invited all men and women, regardless of their religious denomination, to join, on Friday, February 23.
What could you do in your family and home on this day? What do you already do that could include that intention for peace? Maybe fasting is not something that you've participated in before – maybe this year might be a first! There maybe be something that we can do during the day that builds relationship or fosters peace and harmony in our own working, family or social environment, too. United in solidarity and charity with those who fast through no choice of their own – the hungry and the thirsty – let us pray, also, with Pope Francis for those whose lives are touched by war and violence, by hatred and division.


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When we first spoke with Lizzie and her mother, we knew immediately that we would love this bride and her family. A family firmly rooted in their faith, we fell in love with them because of their love for our Lord and Savior! Wes had a blast working with Lizzie and Luke from their engagement session to their wedding day. The wedding day was picture perfect. Lizzie was all smiles in her gorgeous lace wedding dress adorned with a beautiful rhinestone belt. The bridesmaids wore the dress of their choice in a soft pink. One of my favorite touches...the groomsmen's boutonnieres included succulents! Lizzie and Luke exchanged vows at the beautiful, First Baptist Church of Opelika. Once the ceremony was complete, guests made their way to the reception on Auburn University's campus at the Red Barn. Guests enjoyed delicious food and cake...and danced the night away. Lizzie and Luke left for their honeymoon as guests cheered them on with sparklers.
Thanks again to Lizzie, Luke and their families for allowing us to share in this special time. We were blessed to be there!
Happy Saturday,
Wedding Venue: First Baptist Church Opelika
Reception Venue: Alfa Farmers Pavillion (Red Barn at Auburn University)
Floral Designer: Opelika Floral Co.
Cake Artist: Cakes by Tania
Caterer: Martha Hicks
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ASHEVILLE — Former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of about 5,000 Thursday that U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler's re-election would better the economy and make Western North Carolina a better place for industry.
ASHEVILLE — Former President Bill Clinton told a crowd of about 5,000 Thursday that U.S. Rep. Heath Shuler's re-election would better the economy and make Western North Carolina a better place for industry.
"If you want more jobs, you have to vote for Heath Shuler," Clinton told the throng in Pack Square after he took the stage around 1:30 p.m., an hour later than originally scheduled.
Clinton said Shuler has been a good congressman, and he wanted to come to Asheville to support his campaign.
"I think it is important he be returned to Congress," Clinton said.
Shuler tries to work with Republicans as well as Democrats, and he wants to humanize government, Clinton said.
Clinton said that as a nation, we need to figure out where we are, what we are going to do and who is more likely to do it.
"The rest is just smoke and mirrors," he said.
He also made an allusion to the grass-roots conservative movement sweeping the nation:
"This is an interesting election," Clinton said. "The tea party crowd has made it interesting and entertaining."
Clinton said America needs more jobs, more business, more money to finance that business and better education.
The problem with jobs, he added, is that there are 3 million jobs open in America right now that have been vacant for months.
"It's a simple matter for the Labor Department to send governors a list of the jobs open in their state and then create a qualified training program," he said.
Addressing the young people in the crowd, Clinton pointed out that Shuler voted for a revolutionary bill to keep people in college.
In the 110th Congress, Shuler voted to reauthorize support for the College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007. More than $20 billion will be invested in federal financial aid and institutional aid.
"There hasn't been something this big since the G.I. Bill," Clinton said. "No one ever has to drop out of college ever again."
Mike Mikolajczyk, 19, of Asheville said he came out Thursday to see Clinton, but he does support Shuler.
"What I would like for President Clinton to address is the 'don't ask, don't tell' issue and health care, since Shuler voted against that House bill," he said.
Lauren Hughes, 18, of Asheville said she came from a small conservative town with close-minded individuals.
"Coming here (to Asheville), I have met people who do care about our government," she said. "That is why I have been so involved. It is definitely important for youth to be involved."
Meryl Myer, 62, of Weaverville, said she has some issues with the fact that Shuler did not support the health care reform bill. Myer, who works in health care, said she battled with a mass on her liver and had to go through multitudes of red tape to get the medical attention she needed and could afford.
"The reform will help," she said. "They need to resolve these issues because the cost is still too high."
Taylor Phillips, 20, of Arden said Clinton drew him to the Shuler rally. Phillips' foremost concern is national financial reform.
"I want to see the old Bill Clinton," he said. "I want to see angry talk about bankers."
Michael McGrew, 27, of Weaverville said he thought Clinton's visit to Asheville was an important experience for Democrats.
"I want some reassurance," he said. "I want to see someone like President Clinton who commands respect. I think everyone here are Democrats or undecided, and we need that reassurance."


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We can help. You can overcome drug addiction and have a better life than you ever thought possible!
There are lots of alcohol and drug rehab facilities options available to individuals residing in the Millstone region. You will need to understand all the types of rehab options that exist in Millstone, AB., in order to select the suitable treatment option for yourself or a loved one. Choosing the proper drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in Millstone is an essential factor in the process of treating of drug abuse, drug addiction and alcoholism. This info will help you fully grasp your various rehab options allowing you to have the greatest possibility of a successful outcome.
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Inpatient drug rehabilitation in Millstone, AB. is often a rehab option best for people who will need health-related intervention for the duration of treatment or clients with considerable drug use histories. People will experience both mental and physical dependence to alcohol and drugs even after a short time period, so inpatient drug and alcohol treatment in Millstone is regarded as the most beneficial treatment option in nearly all scenarios. Due to substance abuse and addiction, people will often struggle to make a full recovery using the limited services available from outpatient rehabilitation centers in Millstone, Kentucky where drugs remain easily obtainable when they leave the outpatient program. Likewise, people in treatment who receive outpatient rehab as opposed to inpatient alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Millstone remain vulnerable to damaging relationships and conditions which might cut across their recovery process. If someone lives with an abusive companion or maintains associations which entail abusing drugs, any rehabilitation endeavours in outpatient rehab will be in vain. That is why in-patient drug and alcohol rehabilitation in Millstone, AB. will produce more beneficial outcomes which will prove lasting as opposed to an outpatient drug and alcohol rehabilitation program where benefits could be very minimal and short-lived.
In Millstone there is both short-term and long-term inpatient alcohol and drug treatment. Short-term is a 30-day program, while long-term inpatient drug rehab in Millstone, Kentucky is a lot more prolonged and treatment lasts 3 to 6 months on average. It is really an excellent setting for clients as it is a secure drug free setting where they can heal both mentally and physically without distraction. Ideally, people will continue in a long-term in-patient alcohol and drug rehab program in Millstone for the optimum time frame permitted, to be able to deal with anything which may cut across their abstinence after they depart rehab. Because of the fact that detoxing and becoming physically stabilized can require two to three weeks alone, the three to six months in long-term in-patient alcohol and drug rehabilitation in Millstone will be time spent well and much more efficient than short-term programs.
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IIFT Exam for MBA Colleges
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) conducts the pan India level entrance examination for admission to its MBA programmes at its Delhi, Kolkata and Kakinada campuses.
IIFT Exam Date 2018
Scheduled to be conducted on December 2, 2018, the entrance exam is an objective test held for 2 hours. There are six sections namely, Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Verbal Ability, Reading Comprehension, General Knowledge, and Quantitative Aptitude. It's understandable that clearing the exam is not a piece of cake. But neither is it some herculean task. Covering six sections with more or less equal weight can be a little difficult but practice makes everything easier.
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Of course, it is rare to find someone who is a master of all the six sections. Everyone is good at some and poor at others. Practice makes you realize this and then you can focus on your strengths and improve upon your weaknesses. Also, you know which sections to solve first and which ones you can leave for the last. Speed and accuracy are of great importance in this exam and by practicing our Mock Test; you will be surely leading the competition. The questions are prepared very mindfully and the solutions are explained beautifully so that there is no place left for your doubts.
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Marine Corps League chartered in Columbus
A 10-year effort to form a Marine Corps League in the Columbus area ended Saturday after 26 Marines became charter members during a ceremony at Fort Benning.
"It's an honor to have a Georgia detachment, finally," commander Robert King said after a ceremony at the Marine Training Company at Harmony Church.
Forming the league gives old and young Marines a chance to continue serving their community even after taking off the uniform. The nonprofit organization helps with the Toy For Tots program, Marines in need and other community projects.
King said the organization also will be involved in the Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps in Smith Station. "Mainly we try to help out the community wherever we can," he said.
Among the charter members are Columbus attorney Seth Harp and state Sen. Ed Harbison, both Vietnam War veterans.
The league is chartered more than a year after Fort Benning received a Marine Corps Detachment as part of the Base Realignment and Closure process. Lt. Col. Michael Muller, commander of the detachment with 300 Marines, is among the charter members.
"They are there to help," Muller said of the league. "They also take care of Marines who retired in the area. I'm very excited to have them here."
Howard Gould, a retired master gunnery sergeant with two tours in Vietnam, was recognized for his efforts to get the league chartered. "I could not find our leadership in this area and asked why they never had membership in this area," said Gould, a resident of Midland.
Gould said he was told that two Columbus residents were selected to start a league but both died of heart attacks. "I jumped in and said I might not want to do it," he said. "I'm 75 myself. I was thinking myself I might have an omen on me."
Gould said he's happy to be working with Marines. "It gives me a chance to be around people that I have a very strong bond with," he said.


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It's another green tea/matcha product review~ I told you guys that I can't get enough of green tea/matcha. They're just so perfect. This time it's a review on Whamisa by Glow Recipe Green Tea Moisturizer. I bought this when I also bought LGH Grow Matcha Clay Pack Mask since I was looking for any product that was green tea/matcha based. I was also in search for a daytime moisturizer so this was a perfect purchase.
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Elos Skateboard | Compact, stable, fun urban cruiser
The story of Elos continues with a lighter, smoother, and more accessible cruiser.
The story of Elos did not start with a business plan. It started with just a pair of hands crafting a new kind of skateboard. A board designed so friends and family would have an easier time learning and riding together.
The design has grown with our founder, Tom Wang, and the initial concept from 2003 has evolved to become a skateboard that fits easily into an out-and-about urban lifestyle.
On Oct. 18, 2016, the well-refined concept named Elos, which stands for "Effortless Lifestyle of Skateboarding," became a reality with the support of over 600 Kickstarter visionaries around the world.
Today, we are announcing the new Elos 2018 model. We kept all the features people told us they loved, then we made it lighter and cruise smoother so the next generation of Elos enthusiasts can continue the story of learning and riding together.
Are you in?
[ Take me directly to: What's Included | Reward Chart | Stretch Goal | Super Backer Program | Vote for T-shirt Design | Elos #RideWell Program | FAQs ]
At only 4 lbs, you can easily carry Elos with your backpack, or messenger bag, for hands-free travel.
Easy to learn
The iconic extra-wide deck design makes Elos stable and user-friendly even for absolute beginners.
Elos is a lightweight cruiser with big soft wheels built for the smoothest ride in the city!
Everyday usability
Dress the way you need, still able to ride everywhere while looking sharp. Our special surface coating will not scratch up your suit. Once you are there, easily put your Elos next to you with our patented Table-Dock system.
Ride safe at night
Built-in reflectors on the trucks make the rider visible to pedestrians and cars for night ride safety.
The race car-inspired design makes Elos handle sharp turns smoothly. Experienced users can turn on a dime.
Customer support
Every Elos comes engraved with a unique QR code to verify ownership and warranty status.
"Love this board! Been using it daily and the portable design has cut my commute down to about 15 min each way. Gotta love it." - Brett Bolte (Kickstarter Backer)
"Been a skater my whole life and the feeling on this board is such a good one. Its very easy to ride! Even my girlfriend that can't stand on a normal board can cruise with it to the bagel shop!" - Marco (Instagrammer)
"Love this li'l guy...perfect answer to a need I see daily in LA!" - Tom Herring (Kickstarter Backer)
"The concept of a board that you can slip into your backpack was a great one!" - Laura (SugarCRM Manager)
What's included
Reward chart
Stretch Goal
Super Backer Program
Earn your gifts by spread the love of skateboarding!
Elos T-shirt Concept
Elos #RideWell program
Our first Kickstarter campaign (2016) was special because you helped thousands of people's dream come true. Many got to ride a skateboard with their friends and family for the first time. Some seniors even crossed skateboarding off their bucket list by learning how to ride Elos easily. Elos seems to be able to capture good times, regardless of age and location.
We have been learning stories about how Elos have had a positive impact on people's lives. We received messages about how Elos helped someone regain confidence, or helped an isolated person become more sociable, even stories about how an Elos friend recovered from a broken relationship and found his soulmate (while riding Elos) in just 6 months!
Last year, we had the opportunity to send two Elos skateboards to a children's community center in a small island in the Philippines. In return, we were flooded with photos of kids beaming as they rode around on our board. We were blown away by the children's strong positive response to our simple gift. We learned that we could do a lot more for communities in need by sharing our passion. And that this occasion should not be a one time deal.
With this in mind, we started the #RideWell program. We believe that riding Elos can be a positive outlet for a person to express themselves creatively while developing balance, flexibility, and coordination. Skateboarding encourages outdoor exploration, improving mental agility and building self-esteem. We aim to give back to the larger community by donating our skateboards to those in need, especially children, who can benefit from the positive vibes and the freedom Elos can surely provide.
If you run a non-profit and think Elos could help, feel free to get in touch with us at email@example.com
Our team was formed around a love for creating something new. We put our heart and soul into every detail to make our product something we are proud to share with you.
We ARE NOT a team of material scientists, programmers, designers, etc. who decided to make a new kind of skateboard. We ARE a bunch of passionate hands on makers who happen to have material scientists, programmers, designers, etc. backgrounds. We rode with and listened to 1st-generation Elos riders and used our professional expertise to make sure everything was just right. 10 years ago, Elos started with one pair of hands, but today our team has evolved to fit the needs of a grown community. We still make them all carefully by hand, but now there are more hands in the mix.
Throughout the past 2 years, our vision, belief, and promise to you have driven us to conduct countless iterations that result in the best portable skateboard we can offer. Every Elos rider is part of our family and without your support, we wouldn't exist. Thank you!
When Elos launched our first Kickstarter back in October 2016, we were one of the few campaigns that delivered on-time, and won a lot of positive feedback with a high quality product. Feel free to check out our updates and comments from the first Elos Kickstarter here.
After 1.5 years, we have grown a lot. We aim to create an even better experience with our Elos 2018 Kickstarter campaign.
The night light shipment
The expected delivery for the night light module will be December 2018. To let our supporters enjoy the ride sooner, (for the rewards that include the night light and the board), we will ship the board first around September. Also, due to the regulation on battery shipment, we won't be able to include batteries inside packages to be shipped to all countries, except the United States and Taiwan.
Risks and challenges
1. Manufacturing:
From supply-chain logistics to tooling, quality control, and assembly, expert knowledge is required to get it right. We have been building skateboards ourselves so we are familiar with the process. To ensure things go right, we have contacted suppliers and finished the first round of sample order to check for quality issues. Right now we have at least one candidate for each component and we will keep contacting and testing for more sources so we do not have all our eggs in the same basket.
Since we need to get components from suppliers, the more units we order, the stronger the bargaining power we have. Suppliers usually give priority to bigger customers, if there is a limitation to its capacity. To prevent this, we will be sourcing from multiple locations.
Receiving and checking pilot run samples is different from receiving larger orders since there might be a change in tooling and process.
2. Shipping:
Whenever a new product is shipped around the world, issues such as delays or damages on the road must be considered. However, we made sure that our estimated delivery time is realistic to give us enough buffer time in consideration of these factors. Last but not least, we will keep our backers updated on the status of their Elos Skateboards. We plan to release to limited countries and possibly open to more when we are confident.
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Donald Trump named the most powerful person in sports
The divisive US President who has sparked debate in the NFL over kneeling for the anthem was chosen for his 'angry, loud and visceral rhetoric'
DONALD TRUMP has been named the most powerful man in sports.
SportsBusiness Journal chose the American President as their No 1 because of his "angry, loud and visceral rhetoric that has divide the sports industry and caused massive reaction, respons and reflection".
Trump has sparked debate in the NFL over the issue of players kneeling during national anthems.
He labelled those who took a knee as "sons of bitches".
Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick - who came in at 50 on the list - featured prominently in the debate.
Trump has also waged a war with some in the NBA.
Most read in sport
He rescinded the Golden State Warriors' invitation to visit the White House after Warriors guard Steph Curry said he would not go.
The trade publication's executive editor Abe Madkour wrote: "There are many elements about this choice that are unfortunate.
"The biggest being it's not a positive for the industry we work in and cover.
"But when pressed to decide who had the greatest influence - positive or negative - on the sports business this year, it came down to an individual outside of sports who had the business on its back foot since he arrive on the political scene in 2015."
NBA commissioner Adam Silver came second, with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred third.
NFL boss Roger Goodell was fourth and NBC sports chairman Mark Lazarus fifth.
Only two athletes made the list. LeBron James finished 23rd and Kaepernick rounded out the list.


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In this 1031 FAQ video, Jeff Peterson discusses construction improvement 1031 exchanges. Watch more 1031 educational videos here.
Video Transcript
When you're doing a 1031 exchange you've got to find a replacement property. Wouldn't it be awesome if you could build your replacement property exactly to your own specifications so you get exactly the property that you need and want?
A build-to-suit exchange may be the trick that you need to use to complete your exchange and get exactly the property you want. This is the way it works - you sell the relinquished property and the proceeds come to the intermediary. Then you find your piece of raw land or ugly duckling - some property that needs a lot of rehab work (could be an existing building or rental home with extensive deferred maintenance) and you sign a purchase agreement on it at the best and lowest price that you can get it.
But rather than having you close on that replacement property (because your exchange would be over once you received it), you instead have the qualified intermediary form an LLC and the intermediary buys the replacement property by and through this LLC. The qualified intermediary then holds title to the replacement property during the 180 day exchange period – exhausting the exchange funds that are held by the intermediary to fund the improvements.
Further, the improvements can be funded by either third party financing or additional cash advanced by the taxpayer. The idea is that you use all this time during the 180 day period to construct and remodel and fabricate real property improvements that count towards the 1031 exchange so that when the taxpayer receives this newly constructed replacement property, ideally they're receiving a property of at least equal or greater value and equity as the property they gave up.
- 1031 Hotline: If you have questions about construction / improvement exchanges, feel free to call me at 612-643-1031.
Defer the tax. Maximize your gain.
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The art of writing is igniting.
Whether your pen writes long form or short form
the art it generates is for you to formulate.
Some words are silly, serious, beautiful or bold
regardless each one of them is up to you to behold.
I choose this method as a way to articulate emotions or
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Whichever reason you have chosen to read, I whole heatedly
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I recall when my girlfriend of the time, invited me to come for the wedding celebration of her best friend's, boyfriend's sister (…that was a mouthful). The wedding was in Ikorodu, I think, and we had braved the roads to arrive more than fashionable late. I was then re-introduced to the best friend, and also got to meet the boyfriend; they were a lovely couple and we all enjoyed are time together dancing and chatting – this was before Reekado Banks met Mavin.
I do not know enough about Ayoleyi to comment on who he is now, whether he has changed or is the same, his hustle and struggle; I only met him once at a wedding where our interaction though pleasant was the farthest thing from his mind. I have made no inquiries and never intend to do so. I am also equally happy and joyous for him that God has granted him the grace to use his talent as he desires.
No, my post is about all the myriad of Nigerians who knew either as friends or acquaintances who knew Innocent Utah Idibia before he became 2face (I am also among that crowd because his Mother taught at my secondary school in the plantation boy's days), Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun before he became Wizkid or Folarin Falana before he became Falz (…hmmm just noticed that the ladies tend to use their own names).
The Nigerian music industry has been an influential part of African culture right from the days of Fela Anikulapo Kuti and was only derailed due to the civil war and slews of coup d'etat. However, the current music industry has transcended beyond the borders of the African shore and resulted in the Ascension of new upcoming artists into household names across the globe.
Not only has the music and artists ascended, afrobeat is a genre and force to be reckoned with as it paves the way for African music as an internationally recognised music category. Even the blend of native, pigdin, and foreign languages, the use of style and colour in videos and the development of particular;y choreographed dance moves have resulted in hits after hits and superstars after superstars.
I am not going to argue the value of the music, their lyrics and benefits to the society (…save that for a later post), however, my one-time acquaintances, Reekado Banks has definitely ascended. Therefore, who in your network will catch the next big break? This is why it is crucial to treat others with love and respect- if you won't do it for love of God do it for self-interest.
However, with that being said, to paraphrase Omawunmi, "you dey your lane, I dey my lane"
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How a Global Bank Revolutionized its Lending Business with Process Automation
Financial institutions of all sizes have the same challenge: improving loan-origination efficiency while mitigating risk. To solve the problem, one of the largest banks in the world turned to business process automation, combining a BPMs with HotDocs, the world leader in document generation technology, to create a powerful, integrated workflow.
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