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Chain restaurants on Thursday launched a campaign aimed at repealing a renewable fuel mandate they say is hiking costs for franchisees nationwide.
Robert Green, the head of the National Coalition of Chain Restaurants, said the goal is to "leverage the grassroots strength of franchisees" who are "in every congressional district around the country," as Congress takes initial steps to tackle the eight-year-old mandate.
The restaurateurs' push joins other fights against the Renewable Fuel Standard, which requires refiners to blend steadily increasing amounts of corn-based ethanol and other alternatives into the nation's transportation fuel supply.
Record prices: Ethanol leading to a corn-based bubble
As gasoline use has declined, the oil industry says it can no longer blend in enough ethanol to meet the mandate, without exceeding a 10 percent threshold that is approved for use in all cars and trucks. A higher 15 percent mix, known as E15, is only approved for vehicles made since 2001.
Meanwhile, farmers and the food industry complain that as some growers shift from food-grade sweet corn to field varieties destined for ethanol, it has pushed the costs of feeding livestock higher. Lisa Ingram, the president of White Castle, who spoke at a news conference on the chain restaurants campaign Thursday, said the RFS "has led to a dramatic increase in the price of corn."
"Since the RFS was established in 2005, the price of corn has risen over 300 percent," she said.
Ethanol: Bill would add natural-gas based ethanol to federal mandate
And Mark Behm, the owner of Wendy's franchises in Michigan, said the renewable fuel standard is pushing costs so high that "it's harder for restaurateurs like me to invest in growing our business."
A Pricewaterhouse Coopers study commissioned by the National Council of Chain Restaurants concluded that the RFS mandate is a significant driver of food input costs for their members. The report estimated that by the time the RFS is fully phased-in two years fro now, it will hike chain restaurants' costs by up to $3.2 billion annually.
But there are lots of reasons for escalating corn and food costs. After all, oil prices also have nearly doubled since the RFS went into effect eight years ago.
Ethanol supporters said the new campaign misses the mark.
Tom Buis, the CEO of Growth Energy, said "Big Oil" is the real reason food costs have climbed.
"Only 14 percent of the price of food is attributable to the cost of the commodity, while the rest can be attributed to energy costs and marketing," Buis said, noting the energy-intensive nature of processing, packaging, storing, refrigerating and other work needed to "bring food from the farm to the table."
"The true driver in food costs is energy prices," Buis said.
Survey: Industry officials expect oil, natural gas prices to rise
Bob Dinneen, president of the Renewable Fuels Association, quipped that "chain restaurants should put a sign up saying '1 billion half-truths served.'" He said about a third of every bushel of grain used in the ethanol production process is returned to the market as livestock and poultry feed.
The House Energy and Commerce Committee is set to delve into the issue next week, with a high-profile hearing on the RFS. The panel has so far taken a deliberative approach to the topic, by issuing a series of white papers exploring aspects of the RFS and inviting stakeholders to comment.
Legislation pending in the House would repeal the standard, and Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., is set to introduce a companion measure in the Senate on Thursday.
Some lawmakers have pushed different approaches. For instance, while Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., has sponsored a full repeal bill, he also has introduced separate legislation that would eliminate an "advanced biofuels" category in the RFS and decrease the amount of the alternative fuels that are required through 2022. That measure also would effectively reverse the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to allow 15 percent ethanol blends in the marketplace.
The American Petroleum Institute has argued that the 15 percent blend has not been proved safe, there are high "misfueling" risks that could cause filling station owners to face liability when the fuel is inadvertently pumped into older cars and there is a limited market for the mix, especially since some automakers have warned drivers that using the fuel will void their warranty.
Jet fuel: United planes to fly on advanced biofuel
But the real urgency for refiners is that many have started hitting the so-called "blend wall," a point at which the required volumes of ethanol that can be blended into the nation's petroleum-based gasoline exceed 10 percent. Because the RFS was established with target volumes — rather than percentages — a drop in gasoline use means that blend wall has arrived sooner than expected. The effects are different from some refiners; their individual obligations are determined by their share of the fuel market.
Renewable fuel supporters counter that the mandate was designed to drive innovation in the fuels market and force changes by refiners, automakers and motorists. The blend wall is just the point at which potentially tough decisions and investments have to be made, they say.
Jeremy Martin, a senior scientist with the Union of Concerned Scientists told a House committee earlier this month that the "blend wall" is more accurately described as "a set of speed bumps." He stressed the importance of keeping a stable RFS in place to foster next-generation alternatives.
The RFS was meant to help wean the U.S. off foreign oil, in exchange for domestically produced alternatives.
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Quite difficult to apply. However it's the one kind of shade the I would like to own no matter what. ha
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This isn't the most pigmented of Nars's shadow duos but I love it for a quick easy eye for work days or for lunching out, etc. The somewhat lighter/more glittery side doesn't show up amazingly well and works best over a base or primer that will enhance its colour (something like Sephora's Taupe Jumbo Pencil or, for a more complex look, MAC Constructivist as a base, which is how I wear it most often). The right hand shade is much smoother and more pigmented and very nice to apply and works great on the outer lid and in the crease with the lighter shade on the lid. The two shades are just a nice, easy combo for days when you don't want your eyes to look obviously made up. Black liner, applied just at the roots of my lashes, sets this combo off very nicely.
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So it may not be the most exciting colour combo in Nars's range but Tokyo is such a great duo for mornings when you're in a rush, don't want to have to spend time blending and blending, let alone thinking about what to put on the lid or in the crease or in the outer V. While these aren't deep or vibrant colours, they still are highly pigmented so they do a lot to make my lids look better and more "done" than if I don't wear anything at all. And they will mix with just about any other shadows you own if you do want to work in a 3rd shadow to define your crease or deepen the outer V, etc. Tokyo is a simple and sophisticated duo and very versatile.
By Mariella 6 years ago.
This duo is just as wonderful as Christine described it in her review. I was so delighted to find it available at Sephora. Both shadows are so pigmented and smooth so they apply beautifully. The pairing is very flattering and versatile too, which isn't something you can say about all of Nars's shadow pairings. The purple side is a beautiful, feminine clear purple (no "bruised eyes" look with this) but what I'm even more delighted with is the champagne side as it's identical to UD's Mauie Wowie but without the uncontrollable glitter fallout.
By Mariella 6 years ago.
I went in to Sephora to look at 2 Nars duos - Nouveau Monde and Marie Gallante. Well, the latter was dreadful (I later read Christine's review and saw that it got a D rating - whew, I am glad I didn't just grab it based on how interesting it looked) but Nouveau Monde was fabulous! I got Habanera a year or 2 back and Nouveau Monde is like a reverse of that duo - it has a light lilac shimmery shadow and a dark, shimmery ivy green shadow (Habanera has a light, icy green and a deep purple). I knew I would love the unusual colour pairing and I absolutely do. Even at this time of year (autumn is just starting) the dark green shade is just perfect. And the lilac is so pretty for an evening look. Not the most "versatile" duo but really lovely and great quality. Interestingly, if you have the TooFaced Romantic Eye palette, you have a dupe for the lilac side of this duo and the TooFaced shadow is much smoother and nicer in texture than the Nars!
By Rad 6 years ago.
Having not tried Nars products before, I chose the Mediteranee eyeshadow duo as my shades for my Nars makeover with a make up artist. The duo consists of a light gold shade and an orange shade. I was a little worried that the orange would look weird but used together the combination is stunning. I was most impressed with the colour payoff. You don't need to use a lot and the formula is perfect for blending. Needless to say I bought the duo and cannot wait to wear it with the MAC all about orange lipsticks.
By Leslie 6 years ago.
I would have given this four stars, but I believe this is way overpriced. The shadows aren't bad, but they definitely are not amazing. The two shades in this duo are a light champagne pink that is cooler tones, and a light, slightly orangey gold. Together for a really soft look, these are great, but even with a primer they tend to fade on me. These aren't the softest shadows, either, so that may have something to do with it. They're kind of sheer, but can be pretty if you like that. I like this duo, especially for travel, but again, these are so overpriced. Overall, for 34 dollars (I think thats what they are), you could get ten eyeshadows at the drugstore that work just as well.

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Looking for new ways to expand your understanding of Tarot? Renowned Tarot specialist Valerie Sim helps Tarot enthusiasts step "out of the box" and advance their practice to a new level. Emphasizing a fun, relaxed approach, she teaches how to break rules in order to stimulate creativity. Readers learn many valuable Tarot techniques, including the comparative method, which involves practicing with several decks to fully understand each card and its abundant possibilities for interpretation.
Tarot Outside the Box also offers original spreads, sample readings, and valuable advice for practicing Tarot without querents, engaging in interactive readings (both reader and querent participation), and using Tarot for creative writing.
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Valerie named and was the first to publicly write and teach about the Comparative Tarot Method. Her book about the Comparative Tarot method and ways to keep Tarot fun and exciting, Tarot Outside the Box, is available now through Llewellyn Publications. She also wrote the pamphlet, or "little white book," for the recently published Lo Scarabeo Comparative Tarot Deck, is the Editor for both Tarot Reflections and The ATA Quarterly, and is a frequent reviewer for Tarot Passages.
On the shamanic path and active in animal rescue, Valerie has many favorite decks including Animal Wise, Vision Quest, and Shining Tribe.
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Exercise One
Our spread will be a simple three-card spread addressing underlying problems (cards 1 and 2), and a direction or potential for alleviating those problems (card 3), in response to a client's desire to identify what the crux of the communication problem is in a familial relationship.
The following cards were drawn:
Card 1: Five of Swords
Card 2: Ten of Wands
Card 3: Page of Cups
Interpret the RW cards according to their positions and synthesize the combination.
What message or insights are you getting from these cards? Now,
using the ST, select the same cards from this deck and lay them alongside their RW counterparts. What do these cards tell you that you might have missed in the previous layout? What further amplification are you getting with these cards? How are you hearing that "second voice" with this deck? Is the message stronger? Does it change? Are you getting reinforcement of the initial message, or is this additional information that needs to be synthesized?
Five of Swords
The Five of Swords in the RW deck shows a man in possession of three swords while two lay behind him on the ground.He has a smirk on his face and appears by expression and posture to be gloating as he looks at the people in the background. In the ST deck's depiction of this card, Rachel Pollack has painted a dead Shaman, around which circle many-feathered vultures. As she mentions in her book, one is tempted to turn the card around seeking the proper orientation, which seems slightly elusive from every angle. She has made the card deliberately disorienting in an effort to shake us out of our fixed Western perspective.
While cultural biases may lead you to concentrate on the dead body or the vultures themselves, it is important not to miss the nimbus of light surrounding the head of the Shaman, which signifies his understanding and self-knowledge. This takes us beyond the usual RW
meanings for this card (self-interest of the personality/body, discord,
possible dishonor) to self-empowerment from the proper confrontation of a situation and the resultant process of healing in order to release that inner light.
This family seems to suffer from competitiveness carried to the extreme,
a sense of one-upmanship and a tendency to gloat over minor victories.
All of these things aggravate communication and make it a real sore point. This problem will only get bigger if ignored. Things need to be put back into perspective and healing needs to occur.
Ten ofWands
The Ten of Wands in the RW deck shows a man struggling with ten heavy wands he is carrying awkwardly as he heads in the direction of a house in the distance. His back is bowed under the weight of the wands. In the ST depiction of this card (the Ten of Trees), we see a
Tree of Life bursting forth with energy and signifying the pleasures and satisfactions of daily life. The abundance and variety of our lives is accentuated rather than the "burdens" of attaining such joys. I find in this Ten a message we should heed more often, that of thinking less of our burdens and more of the blessings they truly represent.
Only through experience, both challenging and rewarding, can you arrive at consciousness. Perhaps the man in the RW card should glance up and see just how close the beloved home to which he journeys really is?
One or more members of this family feel overburdened. The family has the health and strength to offer support to the burdened member(
s). All members seem to have suffered from dysfunctional communication for so long they have missed seeing how close they were in the past and can be again.
Page of Cups
The RW Page of Cups shows a young girl holding a cup from which a flying fish protrudes. Common interpretations of this Page would include: Listen to your emotions and intuitions; don't miss the opportunity to experience deep feelings and your inner life; don't be afraid to receive guidance from within. The comparable ST card (Place of
Rivers) is a simple and beautiful depiction of inner peace. An androgynous figure kneels before a pool of dark water fed by two lighter-colored streams. Ms. Pollack mentions that we enter this place "simply by stopping our compulsive outward rush of attention and turning our awareness inward" (Pollack 2001, 249).
Get rid of that "neener-neener" approach, that sense of superiority and preoccupation with who is richer or more successful than whom.
Remember the love that unites you, that bonds you at a root level, but has been overlooked for so long. And most importantly, remember to love yourself. Until you have discovered yourself and are truly happy on a soul level you will not relate well with others, nor will you find peace within. Look into your cup. It is truly full. See your reflection and then experience the depths of the liquid within. Therein will you find inner peace and the love for and communication with others you misplaced along the way.
Exercise Two
A second example of this method will be a three-card Past-Present-
Future spread using the RW deck and the hauntingly beautiful Legend
deck by Anna-Marie Ferguson. A friend had asked me to read for her when her sister approached her for advice on her current troubled relationship. The sister had asked her to give her situation thought,
prayer, and even to seek a confidential second opinion if necessary.
Accordingly, my friend approached me to obtain further insights via the Tarot on her sister's relationship so that she could better give the advice her sister sought.
The following cards were drawn:
Card 1 (Past): The Tower
Card 2 (Present): Four of Cups
Card 3 (Future): King of Cups
The Tower
The Tower in the RW deck shows the infamous image of the lightning-
struck tower from which bodies tumble to the earth. In the past position, does this indicate that the relationship has sustained some sudden dramatic upheaval or some quick and possibly explosive change? What else can we learn with the addition of the second deck?
The Legend deck shows us another threatened edifice, but this image shows us there is a specific reason this tower tumbles. Here we see
Vortigern's Fortress and the pair of legendary dragons that troubled it.
Time and time again Vortigern built his fortress, and repeatedly it came tumbling down. In that legend we learn that Vortigern chose to build upon a spot underneath which was a subterranean pool of water in which slept two dragons. Merlin explained that the destruction of the fortress was due to the nocturnal battles of the awakened dragons.
Perhaps fortresses (relationships) built on battling dragons can expect constant strife? Is constant stress and endless strife a good foundation on which to build your castle?
Foundations have been built on turmoil; relationships need to be built on solid ground.
Four of Cups
The Four of Cups is often called the apathy card and is commonly interpreted as boredom and dissatisfaction of an emotional nature. In the RW deck a self-absorbed man is seated at the foot of a tree and gazing listlessly at three cups in front of him while completely missing the cup in the outstretched hand close by. In Legend we see the disenchanted
Knights of the Round Table. They are disgusted, disillusioned,
and uninspired. The tournaments have been fought, the damsels rescued,
and Arthur is away fighting in a distant land. They need something to motivate them and inspire them anew. In the legend the inspiration they sought appeared in the appearance of the Grail, symbol of inspiration and love. Caution is urged here not to let self-imposed apathy allow you to miss the apparition of your personal Grail. How can you find love if you see it not?
Hello! This is a wake-up call. You are bored and you know it. You have emotionally "sold out." You have the right to real love. Open your eyes-only then will you not miss it.
King of Cups
The King of Cups (RW) represents the mastery of all that is embodied by the suit of Cups.As with all Court cards, the appearance of the King can signify both self and another in a reading. This King encourages you to acknowledge your own emotions, feelings, and intuitions. Given the nature of the question, I feel that the King has definite double meaning here: Only by knowing your own heart fully and by being ready for an emotion that empowers as it grows can you share such an emotion with someone else. This card in the Legend deck is illustrated with the Fisher King, the name given to the various "kings" entrusted with guardianship of the Holy Grail. In the legend, only via the Fisher
King could one obtain and unlock the mysteries of the Grail.What better way to meet your King of Cups than by using that King's energy?
Embrace the healing energy of this King. He lives within you. Know your own heart and you will heal yourself.
As you use this method, you will find that certain decks work better together than others, and you will begin to realize which decks to use for certain querents or types of questions. The messages are endless and the many voices of Tarot a siren's song to further study.
Table of Contents
Foreword . . . xi Acknowledgments . . . xv Permission to Use . . . xix Introduction: About Me . . . 1 One: The Comparative Tarot Method . . . 7 Two: Combination Tarot . . . 47 Three: Reading Practice Without a Querent . . . 55 Four: Interactive Readings . . . 63 Five: Elemental Dignities . . . 73 Six: Original Spreads . . . 85 Seven: Creative Writing with the Tarot . . . 117 Eight: Conclusion . . . 127 Appendix A: Collaborative Story . . . 129 Appendix B: Resources for Further Reading . . . 159 Bibliography . . . 165
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In the late 15th century, Vasco da Gama rounded the Cape of Good Hope and conquered the Indian Ocean, bringing the rich trade under the direct control of the crowned heads of Europe and their appointed Indian Ocean Trading Companies. Or did he? Did Europe ever really come to dominate the 90,000 year old trade, or did it become just another in a series of actors competing for attention in an antique system of exchanges and commodities?
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I have a Debian powered NAS server (ReadyNAS) with a deep file hierarchy. I'd like to get notified daily about what has changed in some of its directories and their subdirectories.
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Muc Off Dirty Work Wipes are convenience strips that come in a handy re-sealable pack, perfect for cleaning rider and machine following a roadside mechanical, around the workshop, on the trail and pretty much anywhere else. Requiring no water, they're a boon for touring and quite useful for impromptu polishing too-especially if you have limited space for full-blown bucket washing. However, kind to finishes, they're not so gentle on the skin so wash your hands in fresh soapy water at the earliest opportunity after using them.
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Gentle abrasives seem particularly effective at rejuvenating white finishing kit-especially leatherette bar wrap/saddles. These also make very short work of intricate areas such as derailleur cages, jockey wheels, chain rings, behind the brake arms when the bike's a bit grubby but doesn't call for the full-blown bucket and water wash.
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"Ideal for cleaning on the move
- Remove heavy grease, lubricants, oils and
other hard-to-shift grime from hands, tools
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- Contain lanolin to condition skin and prevent
dryness and cracking
- No need to rinse hands after use!"
Very practical in the field but not quite so kind to hands.
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Cleaning wipes impregnated with citric cleaning agent, tiny abrasive beads to tackle ground in dirt and lanolin to moisturise the skin.
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A real boon following roadside mechanicals, they're a great for day rides touring and workshop once-overs. Generally quite economical, the abrasive compounds whilstle through tough ground in grime and seem reasonably kind to painted and plated surfaces. However, regular use left my hands feeling quite dry.
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quite harsh on skin.
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Would you consider buying the product? Possibly
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Shaun Audane is a freelance writer/product tester with over twenty-eight years riding experience, the last twelve (120,000 miles) spent putting bikes and kit through their paces for a variety of publications. Previous generations of his family worked at manufacturing's sharp end, thus Shaun can weld, has a sound understanding of frame building practice and a preference for steel or titanium framesets.
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The viral load test gives a more accurate picture than a CD4+ cell count of what the virus is doing in your body at the moment. (The CD4+ test measures the effect HIV is having on your immune system.) The viral load test is used to help decide when to change antiretroviral medicines.
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A recent survey done by The Economist Group on 217 companies from 45 different countries revealed that about 65% of them; intend to expand to Africa in the next one decade. Growth potential in most African economies coupled with the peace dividend from democratization of most governments drive the renewed focus on Africa. However, as many companies seek to set shop here, they are missing out on the fundamentals that will assure them of sustained growth within the continent.
At a high level, growth in Africa can be attributed to a set of positive change gaining momentum steadily across most of the countries. The peace dividend and good governance rank highest. These are supported by demographics with 50% of Africa's population aged below 20 years; and about 40% of the total population living in urban areas. Analysts project that the middle class will continue to bulge in Africa within the next decade; hence the growing consumerism which ultimately increases demand.
Intra-trade within the continent is growing rapidly with heads of states lobbying for more trade integration amongst the various regional trading blocks in Africa. Rise in technology is also pulling more investors to Africa; the continent had about 600 million mobile phone users by 2013. In addition, there is a wave of infrastructure development across the continent; with most governments allocating huge amounts in their budgets to roads and railways development.
All odds have it that Africa is one continent that every long-term investor would love to focus on now; before it becomes too expensive to buy-in. However, not everyone is getting it right when they are venturing into this part of the emerging markets.
In their October 2014 report entitled "When the growing gets tough", Boston Consulting Group (BCG) recommends a shift of approach for executives who want to win over the emerging markets. According to the report, most countries in the emerging markets are transitioning from the super-high growth phase; and tapping major new revenue sources in the future will become harder than before. To deal with this growing challenge, BCG recommends that companies should build new capabilities, adjust their business models and improve their execution.
Companies intending to expand to Africa should first focus on refining their emerging markets footprint. Instead of thinking of approaching each country individually, they should cluster them and target the regions. This not only provides a wide target market but also helps in identifying synergies that can be derived from the regional blocks. However, this approach does not overrule country specific due diligence since each country has its own comparative advantages.
Quality is becoming the differentiator between the successful brands expanding to Africa and those that are failing. In the past companies from both the West and East could export substandard products to Africa tailor made to suit the small budgets for many African consumers. However, the tide is changing and consumers are now more informed on the exact quality they want in products they buy. Focusing on quality products and especially for the middle income bracket will give your company leverage over the rest in the growing African market.
Competition from local high growth companies is another factor foreign companies expanding to Africa have to keep in mind. Ignoring the companies in the emerging markets with significant market shares could lead to deluding forecasts, marking the beginning of your downfall.
Partnerships with local companies have changed too, with local investors in the emerging markets demanding for a significant shareholding and control in the mergers. Having locals have a seat at the board gives you a local resource person who understands the dynamics in the market much better. In addition, recruiting and retaining local talent is the pillar to your growth in the African market. The continent has great talent in all fields and tapping into their expertise and wide knowledge of the business environment in Africa can be one of the best investments you'll ever make.
In a nutshell, African markets are not a hard nut to crack. However, a well thought out regional approach with focus on quality products and utilization of local talent will be the key determinant of who succeeds in the long run.


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text: Dimitar Petkov, a Bulgarian violist has performed in recitals and chamber music appearances in Bulgaria, Greece, Germany, Italy, Turkey, and the United States. He received a BM and an MM from State Music Academy (Bulgaria) Mr. Petkov has served as Principal Viola of the Southwest Florida Philharmonic, the Spoleto Festival Orchestra in Spoleto, Italy, Newton Symphony Orchestra, Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, and Kalistos Chamber Orchestra. Dimitar was a First Prize winner in Svetoslav Obretenov - Bulgarian National Music Competition, a Second Prize winner in Mozart - Chamber Music Competition (Bulgaria) and a winner of Longy School of Music Concerto Competition. In 2002, he graduated from Longy School of Music with an Artist Diploma. Currently, Mr.Petkov performs with Boston Modern Orchestra Project and serves as Principal Viola of Claflin Hill Symphony Orchestra. Dimitar is teaching Violin and Viola at Phillips Exeter Academy and maintains private studios in Westford and Arlington. He is teaching Violin, Viola and Chamber Music at New England Conservatory PREP and CE. Dimitar Petkov serves as the Strings Coordinator for Claflin Hill Youth Symphony Orchestra and is the Music Director of Claflin Hill Repertory Ensemble. He lives with his wife Krasi and their two children Emma and Martin.


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This title includes issues #231-258�what some indices accurately, but unhelpfully,
deem a "separate title" called, Superboy and The Legion of Super-Heroes
This comic, overlooked by many fans in the 21st century, is one of the more
important to the development of the DC universe, both in terms of its content
and its behind-the-scenes intrigues.
Chief among the latter is the fact that it's this title, and not Action
or Superman that proved the legal basis for the original creators of
Superman to receive some royalties from DC. So if you're looking for the real
reason why Superboy (as the young version of Superman) faded, early issues of
this title, More Fun Comics, and Adventure Comics, provided a
basis for a character that was distinct enough from Superman to be considered
a legally unique creation.
Contenually, though, Superboy, perhaps retroactively, was exploring
Earth 1 long before Barry Allen discovered there was an Earth 2. These pages
were really the beginning of the definition of the Earth 1 Superman's life.
Many of the adventures described here formed the basis for the whole world of
Superman as he would come to be known in the 1970s and 80s. The title was especially
influential in the development of Krypton, and, of course, the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Indeed, it was so tied to the Legion, that at the end of the run, the book concentrated
exclusively on telling the tales of Superboy with the Legion.
Here are some key turning points in the title's history:
� Smallville is introduced to the world in issue #2
� Superbaby gets his first story in issue #8
� Lana Lang joins the Kents as a regular from her start in issue #10
� Krypto, though introduced in Adventure, starts making occasional appearances
with issue #51
� The title begins exploring Krypton's past with issue #67, in which the criminal
Klax-Ar appears
� Legion members first start appearing in the title individually. First on
deck: Supergirl in issue #80
� Mon-El makes his first appearance anywhere in issue #89, starting a multi-year
story arc with his character.
� The Legion became a regular part of the book from issue #172.
� Superboy's last solo story appears in issue #196. Smallville and its characters
are left behind.
� Beginning with #197 the cover title reads "Superboy starring the Legion of
� With issue #222 the cover reads "Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes".
� Issue #230 is the last issue which bears the name "Superboy" in the indicia.
� At issue #231, the name "officially" changes to Superboy and the Legion
of Super-Heroes
� After #258, the comic was wholly replaced by The
Legion of Super-Heroes and The
New Adventures of Superboy.
As this is an anthological series, titles of individual stories are not
issue titles. The "issue title" field is being used here to show where the cover
title (and in some cases, the indicia as well), significantly changed for a
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Fullerton, Calif. - A two-run, pinch-hit triple to the right-field corner in the top of the eighth inning by Horned Frog Jerrick Suiter drove home the tying and winning runs as No. 15 TCU edged Cal State Fullerton 3-2 Friday night in the Titans' home opener at Goodwin Field.
Dylan Floro (0-1) took the loss after surrendering four consecutive hits in the top of the eighth inning after retiring 11 in a row and allowing just two hits through 7.1 innings of work. The junior struck out four without a walk and the Titans fell to 1-3 on the year.
Reliever Preston Morrison earned the win with three innings of scoreless relief, but it was starter Andrew Mitchell that had the Titan hitters uncharacteristically off balance. The right-hander struck out a career-high 12 batters in just five innings of work and allowed just one run on two hits and three walks.
Kaleb Merck allowed an unearned run in the bottom of the ninth, but held on to earn his second save of the year. TCU improves to 2-2.
Mitchell held the Titans hitless for 3.2 innings and scoreless until the fourth. Anthony Trajano walked to lead things off for the Titans and went to third on a hit-and-run single by Derek Legg. An out and a walk later, Carlos Lopez nearly hit into an inning-ending double play, but beat it out at first, driving home Trajano for the 1-0 lead.
The score remained 1-0 into the eighth. With two outs, Davy Wright blooped a single to right off Floro and pinch-hitter Axel Johnson singled through the left side to put runners at first and second. Suiter then came up and sent a ball down the right field line that rightfielder Ivory Thomas dove for and missed, allowing the tying and go-ahead runs to score. A batter later, Suiter scored as Richy Pedroza's throw pulled Lopez off the base on a grounder off the bat of Kyle Von Tungeln, giving the Frogs a 3-1 lead.
Fullerton was in a position to make something happen in the bottom of the ninth as Pedroza was hit by a pitch and Trajano reached on a fielding error by Josh Gonzalez. Derek Legg, unable to get a sacrifice bunt down, bounced into a 4-6-3 double play with two strikes, sending Pedroza to third. Michael Lorenzen, who was 0-for-4 with four strikeouts, fanned again in his fifth at bat, but extended the inning by reaching on a wild pitch. Pedroza came home with the Titans' final run on the ball that went to the back-stop. Merck got Ivory Thomas to pop out to right to end the game.
Fullerton and TCU will play the second game of the three-game series Saturday night at 6 p.m.. Grahamm Wiest will be on the mound for the Titans. Stefan Crichton will go for the Horned Frogs.
NOTES: Fullerton had just four hits in the game, but reached base via the strikeout-wild pitch three times... Everyone in the Titan starting lineup except Trajano struck out at least once... Mitchell struck out three in an inning two times on Friday night and of his 12 strikeouts, 11 of them were swinging.


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Analysis: Islanders Just Better in Game 2by Sam Kasan / Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins entered Game 2 with the perfect script.
They were coming off a 5-0 shellacking of the Islanders in Game 1. The Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby, returned after missing the past 13 games (12 regular season, one playoff). And Pittsburgh jumped out to a 2-0 lead just 3:19 minutes into the game on a crowd-roaring goal by Crosby.
It appeared as though the Penguins would be waltzing into New York with a 2-0 series lead.
But the Islanders weren't willing participants in that role.
The Islanders shrugged off 2-0 and 3-1 deficits to secure a 4-3 victory Friday night at CONSOL Energy Center that evened the opening round series at 1-1.
Despite the Penguins' early 2-0 lead, and their 3-1 advantage seven minutes into the game, the Islanders really were the better team in the opening period.
New York peppered the Penguins' net with shots, ending the 20 minutes with a 20-12 advantage. The Islanders tilted the ice in their favor with zone time. But most glaring were the mistakes the Penguins were making: turnovers, bad passes, poor execution.
"A lot of it is just managing the puck better," defenseman Matt Niskanen said. "Too many turnovers. When you turn the puck over in the neutral zone that gives them a lot of open ice to free wheel, make plays and come after you."
Those issues carried over into the second period as the Islanders recorded 14 more shots and started to steal the momentum. New York threw every puck toward the net, and eventually their relentlessness and hard work paid off (with a little help from the backboards).
Colin McDonald found a puck behind the net and somehow sneaked it past Marc-Andre Fleury, who was tucked against the post. Halfway through the second period Matt Martin won a foot race to a puck off the end boards and batted it into the goal beyond an outstretched Fleury.
The Penguins corrected some of their puck management issues in the third period. But at that point the contest became an even affair and could have gone either way.
After 12 minutes of play, the puck found its way into the Penguins' goal. Kyle Okposo's shot went off the backboards and caromed off Fleury and slid over the goal line. For those scoring at home, that's one goal and two assists for the end boards.
The Penguins did what they could in the final minutes of play. But the Islanders defense went into shutdown mode and secured the win.
And just like that, we've got ourselves a best-of-five series.
On the one hand, the Penguins played a very poor game and still only lost by one goal. On the other hand, the Penguins need to correct those mistakes before they become habits.
The inexperienced Islanders are only going to get better as the series goes on. They are far from pushovers. They proved that in Game 2. Nassau Coliseum will be rocking Sunday afternoon in Game 3 for Long Island's first playoff game there since 2007.
But the Penguins, when they're outworking their opponent and playing smart, are nearly impossible to beat. Their mistakes were self-inflicted. They need to clean up those issues, and clean them up fast.
"It's the playoffs. You lose games sometimes," Crosby said. "We have to make sure we learn pretty quickly from this one, though. It's not the way we want to play and we definitely have room to improve."


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Aberlour is the largest, purely Scottish, children's charity. Every year we help over 6,000 children, young people and their families to cope with major obstacles such as disability, exclusion, parental drug and alcohol dependency and family breakdown.
In Scotland, the number of children with severe and complex disabilities is increasing. At Aberlour we encourage children to live as full a life as possible and our 9 disability centres across the country provide a home for home for children with multiple disabilities. We desperately need your help to keep these services running to help children like Karen.
Karen has complex physical needs due to spinal scoliosis and she is blind. Karen spends one week in eight at Aberlour's Bankfoot service in Prestonpans to give her parents and brother a break. Karen enjoys listening to music and likes to play with tactile toys and responds well to foot and hand massages. On behalf of Karen and the many more children we care for. Thank you.
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Action for Children
Action for Children is one of the UKs leading childrens charities, and we have been supporting disadvantaged children for 150 years.
From before they are born until they are into their twenties, we help disadvantaged children in the heart of local communities across the UK.
We operate over 522 services, improving the lives of 301,000 children, teenagers, parents and carers every year.
Our essential services provide support for:
· Families in crisis: Our children and family centres teach parenting skills and provide a safe place for families to come and rebuild their relationships.
· Disadvantaged young people: We provide practical support and counselling for children and young people who have experienced severe difficulties in their lives such as sexual abuse, domestic violence or antisocial behaviour. We support their education, employment and training opportunities and teach them the skills they need to live independently.
· Children who can no longer live with their birth families: Our fostering and adoption services create loving and safe new homes for children who have had to be removed from the family home, and provide support and guidance for their foster carers and adoptive parents.
· Children with disabilities: Our disability services provide specialist care and respite for those families who are struggling to cope with the additional challenges disability can create.
· Young carers: We support children caring for a sick family member by providing counselling, practical and emotional support. We give young carers the opportunity to befriend and confide in other young people dealing with similar challenges and offer respite from the harsh realities of their lives.View website Watch video
Barnardos Northern Ireland
Barnardos first project in Northern Ireland was a soup kitchen in Great Victoria Street, Belfast 1899. Although Barnardos has gone through many changes over the years, our work is still firmly based on the philosophy of our founder Dr Thomas Barnardo, that every child deserves the best possible start in life whatever their background.
Our range of work today is still all about children, it includes counselling, fostering and respite care. We work with: young carers, children of prisoners, young people vulnerable to sexual exploitation, ethnic minority families, families where there is domestic violence, addiction or mental health issues and children who have been bereaved - and that is just some of our work.
We also champion childrens rights bringing vital issues to the attention of the public and the Northern Ireland Executive.
In over 100 years we have helped improve the lives and opportunities of tens of thousands of children across Northern Ireland we work wherever children need us. Barnardos NI is there for children first and last.
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As one of the UK's leading children's charities, Barnardo's works directly with over 301,000 children, young people and their families every year. We run over 1,000 vital services across the UK , including counselling for children who have been abused, fostering and adoption services, vocational training and disability inclusion groups.
We lobby the government regularly using our original research based on the direct work we do with children and young people. As the UK's leading children's charity we have a deep experience and knowledge of the range of issues faced by the UK's most vulnerable children and young people.
Barnardo's vision is that the lives of all children and young people should be free from poverty, abuse and discrimination. We believe in the abused, the vulnerable, the forgotten and the neglected. We will support them, stand up for them and bring out the best in each and every child.
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BBC Children In Need
BBC Children in Need's vision is that every child in the UK has a safe, happy and secure childhood and the chance to reach their potential.
We are currently supporting c.2,500 projects across the UK that are working with children facing a range of disadvantages for example, poverty and deprivation; disabled young people and children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect.
This year's Appeal is on Friday 13 November and promises to be bigger and better than ever before so please make sure you get involved and help us to make a difference to children who need our help the most.
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"A 5 year old little girl who was told she would never walk surprised us all by walking into bibic for her re-assessment. Her parents didn't tell us she had learned to walk. We were all in tears" – Michelle, bibic therapist
This wonderful charity changes a life of a child living in the UK every day. Every year thousands of children are born with brain conditions which affect their lives in ways most of us cannot even begin to imagine.
bibic children's charity offers the lifeline that desperate parents need (which sadly the government do not provide) to enable them to help their children reach their full potential, whatever that may be.
There are thousands of children we are unable to help due to financial constraints. bibic does not receive any financial support from the government and cannot compete with large charities who are able to market their cause.
Please support bibic so that one day, every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
bibic changes the lives of children with any condition affecting the brain, even if they are undiagnosed, to include autism, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury, developmental delay, Down's syndrome and dyspraxia.
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Bliss is the UK charity that cares for premature and sick babies. We are dedicated to ensuring that babies survive and go on to have the best possible quality of life. We provide practical and emotional support for families during an extremely difficult time, so they can give the best care to their babies. Our specialist study days and training supports doctors and nurses to develop their skills. We fund research to improve the care of all sick and premature babies. We raise awareness of the issues affecting special care babies and fight for essential change within government and the NHS.
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ChildHope believes that children should enjoy a safe and secure childhood, but for those growing up in the toughest circumstances, these rights are denied. Born into extreme poverty and violence, they have no protection. We work with local partners to ensure these childrens voices are heard, their rights are upheld and they are able to access essential services.
We believe every child has potential. There are strengths within children, their families, friendships and communities. Policies and systems can be changed, to protect children and give them a better future. By strengthening the net of support around the child, we aim to ensure these children are protected and can thrive.
Our work supports children who are considered the hardest to reach. These children may live and work on the street, be at risk of trafficking or child marriage, victims of abuse or sexual exploitation, working on rubbish dumps or in contact with the law. Children with disabilities are more likely to be stigmatised, abused, exploited or neglected.
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Throughout the UK, thousands of children and young people are facing challenges in their lives as a result of illness, disability or social circumstances. Childlife helps to improve the lives of children and young people by raising funds for the work of its four member charities.
Our partner charities supporting children are Ataxia UK, Acorns Childrens Hospice, National Deaf Childrens Society and the National Childrens Bureau. Together they reach many thousands of children and young people every year, providing a range of direct services, information and advice to promote the interests and well being of all children and young people. In their different ways, the four charities are all providing support and information to improve the lives of children and young people every day.
Children Change Colombia
Children Change Colombia is a UK registered charity dedicated to supporting Colombia 's most at risk children. By working in partnership with local NGOs we aim to improve the lives of children who have struggled in the face of the long-standing armed conflict, poverty, neglect, forced displacement and recruitment in armed groups.
As well as offering immediate relief to these children, we also focus on promoting longer-term, sustainable development through a range of education, healthcare, protection and peace-building initiatives. All of our projects encourage the active participation of children in building a better future for themselves, their community and the next generation. We believe that this type of grass-roots level investment is an important step towards a more peaceful Colombia.
Children in Crisis
Children in Crisis provides education, protection, and better life opportunities for children who because of war, remoteness, and lack of government services, are missing out on quality schooling. At the heart of our work is the belief that education improves health and livelihood, unites communities and builds peace. Education is the key to overcoming poverty and exclusion, so we pay particular attention to children and women who face discrimination or disadvantage, for reasons of ethnicity, gender, disability, income or other factors.
We work in partnership with local organisations and communities to improve education, healthcare and child protection, and we build their capacity to mobilise local resources, plan, deliver change, and sustain that change. We choose to work where few others do, in some of the most challenging places, and in areas affected by conflict or political instability such as in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Registered Charity No. 1020488View website Watch video
Childrens Liver Disease Foundation
Children's Liver Disease Foundation takes action against the effects of childhood liver disease, providing information, emotional support, research funds and a voice for all affected.
Registered Charity No. 1067331View website Watch video
Around 1,500 people contact Crimestoppers anonymously every day with information about crimes in our communities.
Children and young people are often the victims of crime and Crimestoppers gives them - and other vulnerable groups - the opportunity to speak out and be heard.
Crimestoppers works in partnership with the police, government agencies and a range of charities to ensure that each piece of information passed to us is dealt with by the right people.
Please help us to continue providing a service to those 1,500 people a day who don't want to suffer in silence and need our support.
Registered Charity No. 1108687 (England and Wales) and SC0377960 (Scotland).View website Watch video
Family for Every Child
Family for Every Child is an international development charity working to stop children growing up vulnerable and alone.
More than 24 million children grow up without parental care, their survival often threatened by greater risk of malnutrition, violence and exploitation; their future lost by missing out on school, and their childhood. Working with local partners we keep children safe when they are alone and at risk. We protect children in danger of ending up on their own by keeping families together. And we get children back to a safe and caring family, wherever we can.
Registered Charity No. 1149212View website Watch video
Great Ormond Street Hospital Childrens Charity
We need to raise £50 million every year to help rebuild and refurbish Great Ormond Street Hospital, buy vital equipment and fund pioneering research. With your help we provide world class care to our very ill children and their families.
These developments include contributing to the rebuilding and refurbishment of two thirds of the hospital and the Institute of Child Health. Funding the most up-to-date equipment and supporting the research into and development of new and better treatments and providing accommodation and other support services for families and staff.
Registered Charity No. 1160024View website Watch video
I CAN is the children's communication charity. I CAN supports children from 0-19 through our Talk programmes and specialist schools, and through resources and information for parents, families and people who work with children. We work in nurseries and schools across the UK with our evidence-based programmes and run two special schools for children with the most severe and complex needs. We share our expertise and knowledge to increase awareness of communication difficulties and inform policy making.
Registered Charity No. 210031; Scotland Charity Number SC039947View website Watch video
Kidney Kids Scotland
Kidney Kids Scotland was founded in 2000 to help Scottish children with renal and urology problems and their families.
The charity does its utmost to support these families in any way that we can. This can often just be a listening ear or putting them in contact with another family with similar problems or giving them much needed financial help.
Kidney Kids Scotland provides support to hospitals all over Scotland supplying them with machinery and funding for essential posts.
Registered Charity No. SC030284View website Watch video
KIDS is a national charity supporting disabled children, young people and their families.
Established in 1970, we currently work with around 7,000 disabled children and their families each year, providing a wide range of services.
We recognise that in order to support a disabled child, you must also support their family and so we work in partnership with parents and carers to enable disabled children and young people to develop their skills and abilities and to fulfil their potential, hopes and aspirations.
Registered Charity No. 275936View website Watch video
Little Havens Childrens Hospice
Little Havens Childrens Hospice is based in Thundersley near Southend but cares for life-limited children and their families from all over Essex, including parts of Kent and London. It provides respite and end-of-life care for youngsters who are not expected to reach adulthood. Little Havens costs £1.6 million every year to keep open with just two percent coming from statutory funding. All of the care and support given to children, siblings and families is free of charge.
Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
When a child is fighting a life-threatening condition, it has a huge impact on them and their whole family. The children Make-A-Wish support are often enduring things most of us could never imagine. They're going through gruelling treatment, endless medical appointments and spending time in hospital away from their home, friends and family. A far cry from the childhood they should be enjoying.
Granting their One True Wish provides seriously ill children with hope for the future, strength to cope and resilience to fight their condition. They're given quality time away from the daily realities of living with their condition and have the chance to make magical memories they can treasure forever – whatever their future may hold.
Over 30 more than years, Make-A-Wish has transformed the lives of more than 11,000 desperately ill children by granting their One True Wish. By giving a regular donation you can help grant these life-changing wishes. Thank you.
Ethan, 6, is living with a complex heart condition. When he turned to Make-A-Wish, funds donated by people like you helped to grant his One True Wish to be an American Police officer for the day, you can watch Ethan's wish coming true here.
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Registered Charity No. (England & Wales) 295672 (Scotland) SC037479View website Watch video
Muscle Help Foundation
The Muscle Help Foundation is a small family charity delivering highly personalised, transformational experiences in the UK called 'Muscle Dreams' for children and young people with the muscle wasting disease, Muscular Dystrophy (MD) and allied neuromuscular conditions. Our growing impact is being felt by beneficiaries and their families across the UK – from improved confidence, greater self-esteem, and an increased sense of hopefulness to a powerful shared identity that connects families, giving a platform to share knowledge, memories and establish lasting friendships. Find out more about our work, our impact and the difference your support can make in helping us change lives and give hope.
Registered Charity No. 1096716View website Watch video
National Deaf Children's Society
The National Deaf Children's Society (NDCS) is the only charity in the UK dedicated to supporting deaf children and young people to have a brighter future. There are 45,000 deaf children in the UK and NDCS works closely with deaf children and their families' right from diagnosis throughout their childhood and teenage years to help them reach their full potential.
We believe that every deaf child should have the same opportunities as any other child and if diagnosed early, there is no evidence to suggest that they could not achieve the same as their hearing peers. 8 out of 10 children will experience temporary hearing loss at least once due to conditions such as glue ear.
We are here to make sure that every deaf child has the help and support they need.
Registered Charity No. England & Wales (1016532) & Scotland (SC040779)View website Watch video
The NSPCC is the UK's leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children. We have been directly involved in protecting children and campaigning on their behalf since 1884. Our work includes 180 services throughout the UK. We also run 2 free helplines: our 24-hour child protection helpline that provides information, advice and counselling to anyone concerned about a child's safety and ChildLine, the UK's confidential 24-hour helpline for children and young people.View website Watch video
Railway Children
We fight for vulnerable children who live alone at risk on the streets, where they suffer abuse and exploitation.
In the UK, society often denies their existence, and in other countries the problem is so prevalent that it has become 'normal'
We provide protection and opportunity for children with nowhere else to go and nobody to turn to.
Registered Charity No. 1058991View website Watch video
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
Rainbow Trust Children's Charity provides practical and emotional support to families who have a child with a life threatening or terminal illness. For those families life can be unthinkably tough. We have teams of Family Support Workers across England who help families however they may need it; whether it be around the house, in the hospital, or collecting siblings from school. We are contactable 24 hours a day via our helpline for families in crisis and we are there from diagnosis, through treatment and even after bereavement and beyond.
Since Rainbow Trust was first founded in 1986, we have been able to help thousands of families. We rely almost entirely on voluntary donations, and in the past year we have been able to help over 2000 families in so many different ways.
Some of those families have shared their stories in short videos that are available on Youtube. In these clips they talk about the difference that Rainbow Trust has made to their lives. These really help us to raise our profile and tell more people about the work we do.
Registered Charity No. 1070532View website Watch video
Save The Children
Save the Children are working flat out to ensure children get proper healthcare, food, education and protection. We're saving lives in emergencies, campaigning for children's rights, and improving their futures through long-term development work. Without your help we wouldn't be able to save children's lives. More than 9 million children are still dying every year before their fifth birthday.
We need to act together, now, to change this appalling reality.
Registered Charity No. England and Wales (213890) Scotland (SC039570)View website Watch video
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices
Shooting Star Childrens Hospices is a leading childrens hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.
Whether lives are measured in days, weeks, months or years, we are here to make every moment count. We support families from diagnosis to end of life and throughout bereavement with a range of nursing, practical, emotional and medical care.
Our bespoke support is free of charge to families and available 365 days a year. Our care service includes short breaks at our two hospices (Shooting Star House in Hampton and Christophers in Guildford), Hospice at Home, day care, symptom management, end-of-life care, bereavement care and a comprehensive range of therapies and support groups for the whole family.
Registered Charity No. 1042495View website Watch video
The Book Bus
Our mobile libraries are helping thousands of children worldwide improve their education through the power of reading. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our local teams provide relevant and engaging books and reading support to over 1000 children every week.
Every pound donated helps us provide more libraries and puts more books into the hands of children. Your money helps us make a real difference to children's lives every day.
Registered Charity No. 1117357View website Watch video
The Childrens Society
The Children's Society is a leading national charity, driven by the belief that every child deserves a good childhood. We provide vital help and understanding for those forgotten children who face the greatest danger, discrimination or disadvantage in their daily lives; children who are unable to find the support they need anywhere else. Our network of projects helps tens of thousands of children and their families each year. Through our pioneering research and influential campaigning, we defend, safeguard and protect the childhood of all children.View website Watch video
Together for Short Lives
Together for Short Lives is the leading UK charity for all children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions and all those who support, love and care for them.
We support families, professionals and services, including all children's hospices. We work to ensure that every child living with a life-limiting condition and their family get the best possible care and support wherever they are, and whenever they need it.
Registered Charity No. 1144022View website Watch video
Tommy's is a charity that exists to save babies' lives as sadly, one in four women will lose a baby during pregnancy or birth. We fund medical research into the causes and prevention of miscarriage, premature birth and stillbirth, and provide a free information service that educates all parents-to-be about health in pregnancy. Through our work, we aim to halve the number of babies that die during pregnancy or birth by 2030.
Registered Charity No. 1060508 and SC039280View website Watch video
Toybox is a UK charity with a mission to end the injustice of children living and working on the streets. Street children are one of the world's most vulnerable groups. We currently work across Latin America, India and Kenya to help to prevent children from taking the final step to street living, to rescue them when they do and to help them to restore their lives and build a new future for themselves away from the streets.
Registered Charity No. 1084243View website Watch video
UNICEF works with families, communities and governments in more than 190 countries to transform children's lives by protecting and promoting their rights to education, health, childhood, to be treated fairly and to be heard.
UNICEF has more than 60 years' experience working for children. On the ground we distribute life-saving supplies such as water kits and mosquito nets, and provide support and training. We create opportunities for young people to participate and make their voices heard. We use our influence at the highest levels of government to ensure that laws and policies work in the best interests of children.
UNICEF receives no funding from the UN budget. We are funded entirely by voluntary contributions and are only able to carry out our vital work thanks to the contributions of our supporters.
Registered Charity No. 1072612View website Watch video
WellChild supports children and young people across the UK who have serious long-term illness and exceptional health needs. Through all aspects of our work we provide practical support to give these children and young people the best possible chance to thrive at home with their family.
We achieve this through: specialist nurses to get children out of hospital and living at home; research to better equip healthcare professionals, parents and carers; connecting families via social media & support groups; online information for parents and carers; bedroom and garden transformations to enhance daily quality of life. Over 98.5% of our work depends on voluntary donations.View website Watch video
Whizz-Kidz transforms the lives of disabled children and young people by providing the right mobility equipment to fit their young lives. But the right wheelchair is just the start.
We also provide disabled children with opportunities to learn new skills and have fun through wheelchair skills training, work placements, and our clubs and camps.
Our aim is to reach all of the 70,000 young people still waiting for the chance of a full active childhood, and a bright future.
Registered Charity No. England and Wales No. 802872. Charity registered in Scotland No. SC042607View website Watch video
Y Care International
Y Care International is the international relief and development agency of the YMCA movement in the UK and Ireland.
We're creating opportunities for young people to help themselves out of poverty
• We help young people help themselves out of poverty, by finding jobs or setting up businesses
• We work with young men and women aged 15-24 made vulnerable by poverty, inequality and injustice
• We enable young people in the UK and internationally to make change as active citizens
• We work with a unique network of YMCAs and other partners in 15 of the poorest countries – mainly in Africa as well as Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East
By 2020, we will create opportunities for over 60,000 vulnerable young women and men and their communities every year through enterprise and employment.
Registered Charity No. 1109789View website Watch video


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Comcast and Google yesterday announced the nationwide launch of YouTube on Xfinity X1, giving viewers quick, easy access to YouTube's vast online video collection alongside the live, on demand, DVR and other web programming that is already included with their Xfinity TV subscription. YouTube content will be accessible via the X1 voice remote and YouTube videos will be featured throughout Xfinity on Demand.
YouTube's online videos will be featured throughout the Xfinity On Demand menu and available in the YouTube app, providing easy access to trending videos and complementing existing movie, show, music, news, and celebrity content screens on X1 and supplementing thematic destinations.
Featuring universal voice control with the X1 voice remote, customers can also access YouTube content by:
Simply saying "YouTube" to launch the app.
Searching for topical videos by saying, "YouTube, show me make-up tutorials," or "Find party dip recipes on YouTube."
Calling up trailers, clips, and more related to movies, TV shows or celebrities by saying, "Watch 'Carpool Karaoke' on YouTube," or "Show me clips from 'Empire' on YouTube."
Saying, "Find live streams from Coachella on YouTube," or "YouTube, show me performances from the 2017 Grammy's" to watch or browse clips of live event feeds.
Current X1 and YouTube signed-in customers can readily access their personalized settings and subscriptions when accessing YouTube on X1. In addition to finding YouTube content with the X1 voice remote and within Xfinity On Demand, customers can just launch the YouTube app located in the Apps and Networks sections of X1.
For more information about X1, visit www.xfinity.com/X1
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will I have to pay for the YouTube on XFINITY X1?
This service will be available to customers with an X1 XFINITY TV subscription at no additional charge.
How does YouTube on XFINITY X1 work?
Wny is it that YouTube isn;t on the X1 anymore? It use to be on the Comcast Labs website.
What apps are available are what is listed in the apps menu.
If you have a smart TV that has a youtube app, then that has nothing to do with the Comcast box.
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If the OP has a smart TV, it may have YouTube pre-installed. Of course, that would be controlled by the TV remote, not X1.
@LordeT wrote:
Did you know that if you voice control and say youtube that an app will show up ? Is this only me .?
The only new item I saw was WATCHABLE in my X1 Profile Settings.....
The Support Forums are "public" forums and you should not post identifiable information (full name, account number, address, phone numbers & email addresses). Users of these forums are Comcast customers,the same as you & me and volunteer their time to assist with the issues and/or problems that you may be experiencing. Please ensure your post is in the correct Forum to begin with. Please do not send me Private Messages for personal help but instead use the Forums to allow everyone to read and offer comments to assist you. Comcast employees are identified with RED lettered User Names.
What are you seeing after that???
I get an error message APPS 04154 and nothing further. Not sure exactly what this means.
YouTube might be getting away from their "app" (Samsung recently deleted the YouTube app, Panasonic and Roku still have it) and need in some cases we to access YouTube using a web browser.
I don't recall any announcements from Comcast about apps.
@LordeT wrote:
Did you know that if you voice control and say youtube that an app will show up ? Is this only me .?
Ray, the watchable you see is in regards to this
I know... already signed up and it is showing as active in Profile... I'm more concerned about the top post... spoke Youtube into XR11 and it showed <huh?>
Me thinks OP needs to rewrite post.....
How do I watch youtube on tv. Want to watch nbadleague games. Can watch on IPAD
Sounds awesome. Any idea when this will happen?
When will YouTube on XFINITY X1 be available?
YouTube app on XFINITY X1 across the country later this year.
Will this support casting/control from mobile devices? Our Youtube timne is spent going through videos in the Subscribed list and selecting the ones we are interested in as a large playlist. Maintaining this level of control, while the main screen continues to play, would go a long way to make us not need our Chromecast anymore.
Second question: Full support for Youtube Red?
Until Comcast comes out with a X1 cable-box capable of 4K, those of us with Ultra High Definition televisions will have to access You Tube through the You Tube app on our smart televisions to watch 4K videos currently on You Tube.
Their current X1 boxes cannot output 4K streaming videos. Many HD videos, on You Tube, are 1080p (Blu-Ray) which we current view that way on our UHD televisions. It may be possible for some X1 boxes with 1080p output to support Blu-Ray but we need someone from Comcast to confirm if this is, or will be possible.
I would think the Xi5 box would be able to handle the HDR videos I find and watch through the regular You Tube app.
I am really looking forward to the YouTube App!!
I hope it works and looks very simular to how the Youtube App works on Sony Smart TV's.
I received a message from Xfinity saying that Youtube would be added to the platform, just like Netflix. Still hasn't happened. Anyone know when it will go live?
They also said they were adding Sling TV app. That has not happened yet either.
YouTube will be a fantastic addition to X1, but there are Two issues that Comcast could be helpful in convincing YouTube to address.
#1, There is a vast store of YouTube "stuff" that is low to very low definition. YouTube has actually made this situation worse by making users think that "Up Converting" to produce HD resolution is worth while. Clearly, this is not the case and a significant amount of YouTube material is going to be unwatchable on modern TVs. Now is the time for YouTube to educate the public to submit HD resolution and to segregate all the low resolution into a seperate catagory that can easily be filtered out.
#2, There is suddenly a barage of YouTube videos showing up with software generated speech. If the submitter is incapable of speaking the required English language, then it is of no interest to me. I for one, will not view this undesirable material and a filter should be provided to eliminate it as well.
@jckool44 wrote:
Any updates?
No, nothing yet, any updates will be posted in the first post in the thread.
Thank you for reaching out geoNjules. I can't wait until YouTube is available as well. I hope this link helped answer your question.
@CCAndrew wrote:
Quoting the first sentence in the first post "later this year". Exact release date hasn't been announced yet. Release date will be posted here when it's ready
Based on the Roku app timeline, I expect a beta version sometime in late January 2018, with a fee to be determined later.
@Tennisgyrl wrote:
When we first switched from Verizon to Comcast YouTube was clearly available on the apps screen. I'm not sure when it disappeared, but I was able to watch ch YouTube videos on my regular old Vizio smart tv. So it was there Comcast. Why was it removed?
perhaps you are remembering Facebook (pictures) and Instagram (photos) apps?
I just checked my TV and see they have something called "Stringray" to watch music videos. Not sure how extensive the videos they have are. Anyone familiar with Stingray?
The year is going fast. What is the holdup?
@Cjonbradford wrote:
I understand that I will soon be able to access YouTube via the X-1. Do you know if that includes YouTube Kids? I have a 6-year-old who loves YTK but the other site is not suitable for her age.
I have escalated your issue to the Comcast Team available to these forums. Check back often for a reply in this thread or via Private Message from a Comcast Official Employee.
I got no e-mail. I am right outside Philly
Hi @Cjonbradford.
Thank you for your inquiry. Here is additional information recently released about YouTube coming to our X1 Platform:
At this time there are no plans for a YouTube Kids app being launched. We are preparing for the debut of a traditional YouTube App to be released soon.
When will the you tube addition to Xfinty become available?
You should suggest to Comcast execs that they create and rent out a box like the old WebTV system where we can surf the net on our tvs with wireless keyboards and such. Possibly even watch tv AND surf the net at the same time via picture-in-picture or split-screen technology.
@TheBlackPanther wrote:
You should suggest to Comcast execs that they create and rent out a box like the old WebTV system where we can surf the net on our tvs with wireless keyboards and such. Possibly even watch tv AND surf the net at the same time via picture-in-picture or split-screen technology.
Comcast still has to negotiate with all content suppliers to gain permission to stream the content.
What does that mean "rolling out" Also, I never got the e-mail that was mentioned
@skintime wrote:
What does that mean "rolling out" Also, I never got the e-mail that was mentioned
Rolling out probably refers to software/firmware updates; the X1 boxes get updated in "batches" (by region?). I doubt they would try to push out the update to EVERY X1 box in one night.
No YouTube here in Boston yet. We have Netflix, Pandora, Facebook and Instagram apps.


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