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They say history may not exactly repeat, but it does often rhyme.
That's the basic framework for a new theory from Eddie Yoon, founder of think tank EddieWouldGrow, who says that Tesla's stock in 2019 looks very similar to Netflix's stock performance in 2011.
Back then, shares of Netflix — under pressure after the company upped prices for its newly separated DVD-mailing and streaming services — dropped 80% over the course of several months, a vicious decline that now seems part of the distant past.
Yoon, who is the author of "Superconsumers: A Simple, Speedy and Sustainable Path to Superior Growth," says the recent action in Tesla, which has lost about 35% year to date and nearly 43% since it made a 52-week high last August, reminds him of that dark moment for Netflix.
In the wake of its strategy flub, Netflix's subscriber pool dropped to 800,000 customers, Yoon wrote in a Barron's article. But, now, its shares are up nearly 2,900% since that trough and the company boasts nearly 150 million subscribers worldwide, proving how resilient the demand for its product is, the consumer expert said.
"Gloom and doom seemed to occur about the demand that had run out for streaming," back in 2011, Yoon said Tuesday on CNBC's "Trading Nation." "When I looked at it then, I had written several articles about how, 'You know what? Streaming demand has a ton of growth.'"
Now, Yoon's "seeing a very similar situation with Tesla," he said. "You might say media and cars [are] completely different industries, but they're going direct-to-market to some degree. They're kind of cutting out the middleman."
These industry-changing qualities — and some notable shifts in the U.S. auto market — make Yoon especially confident that Tesla can make it out of its monthslong bear market.
Tesla shares were volatile in early Wednesday trading after CEO Elon Musk told shareholders that "there is not a demand problem" at Tesla and that the company had a "decent shot at a record quarter on every level."
"Stocks and companies like Tesla, one of the things that's notable about them is when they compete against compromise," Yoon said. Typically, in the auto industry, "you have people who buy fun cars and people who buy functional cars. Tesla has broken the compromise so that you can actually get both in the same car."
That has led people who typically opt for function with Toyota Priuses, Toyota Camrys or Honda Accords to buy Teslas "at significant price premiums" to those other models, a trend that makes any bear case based on shrinking demand for Tesla's vehicles downright "silly," Yoon told CNBC.
"If you look at the cumulative losses that Prius sales have had [since 2015], it's about the same amount that Tesla has grown by in that same four-year time period," he said. "I think you're seeing a massive amount of consumers trade up out of ... mass-market pricing into something because they no longer have to choose between fun and function."
Citing his own proprietary research, Yoon said he also found that 50% of Honda Accord and Toyota Camry owners both wanted and could afford to pay up for a Tesla, putting half of those sales — 700,000 per year in the U.S. — at risk of disruption.
"That's a significant amount of near-term demand, and then that can, I think, tie them over until they kind of catch the wave of the next [electric vehicle] growth that's coming up," Yoon said.


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They say that making plans for the future is encouraging and positive. I agree. Trouble is that my expectations of the near future are so far removed from reality. I've just spent hours researching possible holiday destinations for February half-term but I give up. The combination of husband's leave, our budget and my anxiety makes it ridiculous. I thought we could do it but I can't. It's too much. I just can't.
I met my boss today for coffee. Should say ex-boss really as I told her I'm quitting the teaching profession. Another thing I can't do. I mean I guess it's a pretty good breakthrough in terms of therapy to now recognise and accept that working in a school is going to be extremely challenging to my mental health but it sort of leaves the future kind of fuzzy. When I first came round to the idea of leaving teaching it was freeing – what opportunities lay ahead?! How exciting! Thing is I can't even consider a job at the moment. I'm too ill. I'll be doing DBT for another 11 months then psychcotherapy. So whilst I'd love to look at jobs and possibilities there is absolutely bugger all point.
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Louise Martin new Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) President
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CSDA would like to join the rest of the Commonwealth family to congratulate Ms. Louise Martin on becoming the first female President of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).
SafeStamp shortlisted for 2015 Beyond Sport Awards
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- Friday, 07 August 2015
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Beyond Sport is delighted to announce the Official Shortlist for the Beyond Sport Awards 2015, supported by Comic Relief.
Olympic Champion Dr Edwin Moses to Present at T&T international Sports Conference
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- Monday, 08 June 2015
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Olympic Champion Dr Edwin C. Moses will be one of several high profile speakers at the T&T international Sports Conference in Trinidad from June 16th to 17th at the Hyatt Hotel and Conference Centre.
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Last month, the S.C.G. (Caribbean) Group Ltd. (SCG), a subsidiary of the Shanghai Construction Group (Shanghai, China) announced their commitment to support the Trinidad and Tobago International Sport Conference 2015 taking place at the Hyatt Hotel, POS, Trinidad, June 16-17.


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Contours are imaginary lines on the map that join points of equal height above mean sea level. The height between the contour lines is the vertical height and this will be defined in the key of the map you are using. On the Ordance Survey 1;50,000 scale maps this can be found at the top left of the map in the border an in the map key section on the right hand side under heights.
Contour interpretation has two aspects: the spacing of the contours indicating the steepness and the curves they make as they follow the hillside around indicating the shape of the land, known as relief.
So the two distinct elements in the representation:
- Height
- Shape
To summarise the rules for contours on Ordnance Survey Landranger and Explorer map;
- Contours and spot heights show heights in metres above mean sea level
- The vertical interval on Landranger maps is 10 metres. On Explorer maps it is 5 metres in lowland areas but 10 metres in upland areas; you need to check the key of the map you are using.
- Every fifth contour ( The index contour) is printed more thickly, to help with counting between contours and the following of the lines around the hills.
- Where space permits, contour lines are numbered with their height, always printed so that the top of the number points uphill.
- On landranger only, if the slope is to steep for the four intermediate thinner lines to be drawn seperatly, some or all of them are missed out. The thicker contour lines are always present. As a rule of thumb when just one thin contour line is missing the slope steepness is about 1 in 3.
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Kitchen Cabinets are getting to be important to the design of a kitchen design. Your Kitchen is often a place in places you cook, eat and entertain guests. A small kitchen hutch can be a good plan since it has pullout parts like storage drawers and cutting boards.
This results in a very efficient work triangle allowing the cook to arrive at what is needed with plenty of ease. Kitchen tables may be placed in a small kitchen. But some natural stones are incredibly smooth like limestone and will be dangerous if they're wet. A large space doesn't always mean convenience and ease for traffic and workflow.
But before starting with kitchen planning, the first and the most important thing to accomplish is to determine your budget. The key, however, would be to make the right choices in your home design ideas. Home owners can try orange, red, shades of gold, olive green and darkest shades of Tuscan style furniture. These can supply to connect your kitchen to a nearby diner or family area thereby developing a 'great room'.
Efficient layout maximizes serious amounts of minimizes efforts of moving from one point to another. To prevent clutter, store smaller appliances, including coffeemakers and blenders, in cabinets. Otherwise, at some stage it is possible to guarantee that something you need should go missing at worst possible serious amounts of you'll be turning your house upside down to find it. But, not only do you cook, bake and preserve food for your family, you also cook for friends and neighbors for their special occasions.
However, should you the research and make up a list of one's needs, there is an task being exciting, at the same time. These paints will not only be considerably friendlier to the environment but for your families health at the same time. However, your kitchen cannot accommodate a catering service mainly because it is now. Also, understand that you do not want to destroy your work triangle (the imaginary triangle between your stove, refrigerator, and sink) with a good deal of foot traffic.
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A family of standards and guidelines for quality in the manufacturing and service industries. ISO 9000 defines the criteria for what should be measured. ISO 9001 covers design and development. ISO 9002 covers production, installation and service, and ISO 9003 covers final testing and inspection. ISO 9000 certification does not guarantee product quality. It ensures that the processes that develop the product are documented and performed in a quality manner. First Popular in Europe Initially popular in Europe, ISO 9000 certification began to increase in the U.S. in the early 1990s. Certification requires exacting documentation and demonstrations in practice over time. The process, which can take up to a year, involves two major players in addition to the company being certified. A consultant provides (and may help implement) a plan for documenting the company's ISO system. Once documented, a registrar interviews the company's management and line staff to make sure that the new system, as documented, has been effectively implemented. Only a few dozen companies worldwide are authorized to conduct such audits for the issuance of ISO 9000 certificates. See ISO 9000-3 and ISO.
An example of ISO 9000 certification is audits of the processes and documentation of an organization.
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A quality management standard created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO establishes and defines effective quality systems for many manufacturing and service industries, but the ISO 9000 is the most well-known. Companies can be certified as meeting ISO 9000 standards by going through an evaluation process. There are 350,000 ISO-9000 certified organizations in over 150 countries. ISO is a standard that frequently is used in Europe, while in the U.S. companies are more likely to follow Total Quality Management procedures.
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Happy Wednesday! Hope yours was a good one. My card today is pretty much self-explanatory, so this won't take much of your time.
I used the sketch from today's Flourishes Noon Time Challenge and decided to break out my new Witching You a Happy Halloween set. I've used Stickles for the cat's collar, stars, swirls, and witch's hat band. I colored the broom and hat band with Copics, but I don't have enough gray markers to color something black yet, so I used Prismacolor pencils for the hat.
I have started using a different method to pop some of my layers up. When I only want my layer popped up a little bit, I found that I could use a piece of cardstock that I've run though a paper crimper. I usually use two layers, with the crimps going in opposite directions to give just a little more lift and stability. I like using this method for two reasons: first, it makes the entire layer sturdier, unlike foam dots, and second, I can precisely control the height I lift a layer. I know that if the layer is pressed on, it will collapse, which doesn't happen with foam dots, but I don't see that happening very often. And, if it did, the layer just wouldn't be lifted anymore. I can live with that.
And, that's it for this card.
Oh, one more thing...I love my new ink blender blocks!
Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of your week!
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The area around your fireplace is one of the coziest places to hang out on chilly nights. Why not decorate this area to increase the cozy atmosphere of your living room design? Your household members will love it, and you'll also please your guests.
1.Put Up Moroccan Tiles
Moroccan tiles are a great way to embellish your fireplace area. These tiles offer a classic look that matches almost any type of decor, particularly antique pieces. Vintage sconces on either side of the fireplace are a good way to complete this look.
2. Top Off with Artwork, a TV or a Mirror
Balancing things out by placing something to draw the gaze above the fireplace helps serve as an effective counterpart, especially using antiques and eclectic pieces. Some of the choices to consider include:
• A circular or rectangular mirror;
• A large clock;
• A large piece of artwork;
• A flatscreen TV.
Make sure you select the right size for artwork, mirrors, and TVs because items that are too small look out of place, and something too big overwhelms your fireplace.
3.Pick a Unique Fireplace Screen
Whether your fireplace is wood-burning, gas, or electric, you can always increase the appeal by choosing a fireplace screen with a unique design. This can be both an eye-catching piece of art and an item of function. If you have children, putting up a screen doubles as an extra safety measure.
4. Do a German Smear on Your Brick Fireplace
A "German smear" or mortar wash is a great way to give your fireplace a distressed look. You'll be able to tone down bright bricks to make your fireplace match an existing rustic look much more easily. One of the best things about this look is that it is very easy to pull off, you can even do it yourself.
5. Arrange Your Furniture Accordingly
Because the fireplace is often your room's focal point, arranging the seating around it is always a good choice. A coffee table helps provide an anchor for this type of arrangement. Even when you don't have a fire going, this area will still look cozy and inviting.
6.Use Vases & Candles to Accent
Go for a balanced look on your mantle by placing one large object with smaller ones on either side or a smaller centred object with two larger objects on each end. Even if the objects used are different types, the balance will keep them looking even and cohesive. You can even play with mixing high and low-end décor for ravishing results here.
7.Create a Gallery Wall Using Bookshelves
A gallery wall on either side of your fireplace always looks good, and using shelves makes it easier for you to set up this type of arrangement. The best thing about this option is you can switch things around as needed to get the right look. Consider sketching everything out on paper first so you have a better idea of the space you're working with.
8.Use as a Painting Prop
Even when your fireplace isn't in use, you don't have to leave the area devoid of decoration. An unconventional way of hanging art is to actually not hang it at all! Use the hearth area in front of the fireplace to prop up a painting. You'll make great use of empty space, as well as give your hearth area a new look.
9. Use a Warm Rug in Front
While most people spend time near the fireplace for heat in the winter, you can take things up a notch with décor additions for a cozier home. A nice warm rug in front of the fireplace makes it even more inviting. The rug will also be a great place for your pets to curl up for a warm nap, or for you to warm your toes after being out in the cold. Just ensure it's placed at a safe distance.
Your fireplace can easily serve as both a visual focal point and a place to build your seating area around. Calgary's winters offer a lot for winter sports enthusiasts, but it's also nice knowing you have a warm place to head home to after your adventures. It may take a little changing and rearranging to get it right, but once you've decorated around your fireplace to your liking, settling down in front of it will be all the more relaxing.
Have a different focal point in your living area? Consider some interesting ways to decorate around your television.
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2008 Rinker 350
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Available also as a share
- Year:
- 2008
- Length:
- 38'
- Engine/Fuel Type:
- Twin / Gas/Petrol
- Located In:
- Naoussa Marina, Greece
- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- 79319-3126500
- Current Price:
- £ 59,995 Tax Paid (US$ 78,449)
Motor Boats for sale. Rinker 350 for sale. 2008 construction. This Rinker 250 has Twin 3rd generation Mercuiser 350 hp engines. Stern drives. Engine service May 2017 Only just 100 engine hours at time of listing. Kohler 5kw generator. Three double berths. Cream leather upholstery.Air conditioning. Lewmar windlass. Delta anchor.2017. Radar, Chart plotter,GPS, VHF. Deck shower. Recent canvas's. Stored dry stored ashore and launched by yard on occasions that the owner uses for holiday visits etc.. Copper coat antifoul system. The owner would also conciser 2 other people to have shares in the boat
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Fixed price brokerage International craft. Only £1500 +tax. Full brokerage craft, owner attended viewings.
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Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Beam: 12 ft 0 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 0 in
Displacement: 15550 lbs
Total Power: 700 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Mercruiser
Year Built: 2008
Engine Model: 3rd Generation
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Location: Port
Engine Hours: 100
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Stern drive
Engine Power: 350 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Mercruiser
Year Built: 2008
Engine Model: 3rd Generation
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
Location: Starboard
Engine Hours: 100
Propeller: 3 blade propeller
Drive Type: Stern drive
Engine Power: 350 HP
Fuel Tanks: 2 (2235)
Holding Tanks: 1 (51)
Number of double berths: 3
Number of heads: 2
Electrical Equipment
Electrical Circuit: 12V
Outside Equipment/Extras
Electric windlass
- Three double berths.
- Cream leather upholstery to interior furnishings.
- Air conditioning. 16000btu.
- 6' 5" headroom.
- Heads wc-Sealand Vacuflush.
- Holding tank 50 L
- Galley with , sink, electric hob, Microwave. 2no. Refridgerators and freezers.
- Pressurised H&C water system.
- Carpet throughout interior.
- Stereo entertainment system 2017, Sony, marine speakers also in exterior location.
- Many lockers and hanging cupboards
- Sleeps 6.
- Lounge and dining area with table.
- Cocktail maker
- 2no. LCD tv screens.
- Vacumn cleaner
- Dining table can be adapted to seat 5 people..
- Lowrance radar system.2008.
- Trim tabs.
- VHF dsc.
- Chart plotter gps.
- Depth instrument
- Steering compass
- Speed instrument.
- Fog horn
- Gas detector
- Search light.
- Twin Mercruiser engines (3rd generation) 350 Hp each.
- Stern drives
- Petrol fuel
- 2 no. fuel tanks 2235 litres.
- Twin stainless steel 3 blade propellers.
- Engine serviced May 2017
- Stern drives serviced November. 2016.
Hull, Deck, Safety & Canvas
- Blue hull with white superstructure including instrument arch.
- On front deck there are two sun bathing loungers.
- Transom bathing platform with H&C fresh water shower.
- Boarding ladder at bathing platform.
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Andrew Koch is a Community Economic Development (CED) volunteer serving in a pueblo in Magdalena, Colombia.
"In the Peace Corps you will become a human being instead of a human doer"
The above was one piece of advice I received from an RPCV right after I accepted the invite to serve. In my past life as an investment banking analyst, I was the ultimate human doer – pulling all-nighters working on corporate mergers and acquisitions. This "human being vs. human doer" phrase sounded profound to me at the time, and I thought it personified my rejection of the cubicle monkey life: "I'm sticking it to the man and becoming a human being!" In hindsight, I didn't have the slightest idea.
After arriving in Colombia, I heard the sage advice from the more tenured volunteers: "it's the relationships that matter, not the formal work." I learned about the importance of the 2nd and 3rd goals. Then there's the famous JFK line about "world peace and friendship." All of this sounded great, but I never internalized it.
When Angell asked me to write an article for Oíste on how to integrate in my community, my initial thought was, "I don't know…drink beer with your host dad, play sports, and drop 'no joda'/'vaina' from time to time?"
Afterwards, however, I reflected on my current situation over a year into this journey. I am somewhere between despondent and humbled in my formal work as a PCV. Two weeks ago I fully broke down in school when the local professor in charge of SENA students, yet again, showed complete and utter indifference to the kids' lack of attendance and effort to continue with the practicum that we had all developed together. I was supposed to co-teach a class with a different teacher the next period, but instead I stormed out of the school. Reaching my boiling point, I realized that I had been far more invested than counterparts in not only this project, but in all of my work. I had the slimy, ugly guilt and regret of the gringo who thought he knew best and did not take the input of the locals seriously.
Later that afternoon, after my host mom had spent a long time consoling me and listening to my various challenges as a PCV, two close friends showed up at my house unannounced. These two, like my host family, consider me a son, and teachers from my school had called them sensing that something was wrong with me. Like my host mom, they gave me the 'cógela suave' rhetoric. They were not wrong, but I also refuse to accept that as the answer to mental sanity as a PCV in Colombia.
Last weekend I was talking with three different Colombians, one of which had lived in the US for several years. I was trying to explain why I valued my career more than my family – my parents are each on his/her third marriage, and well, that's just the American way. Somewhere between listening to their disbelief that I had not talked to several of my aunts/uncles in years and their explanation of how much their family means to them, it hit me.
While the "world peace and friendship" tagline is fluff in my mind, I have always valued integration and solidarity with my town. I realized in that moment that if you really want to integrate in a coastal Colombian town, you need to value family over work. The dozen or so families in Fundacion and Polonuevo that call me hijo/hermano/sobrino are my source of pride, my reason to stay for two years, and my real success here. That's what being costeño really means – caring more about your family than your professional life (i.e., being a human being not a human doer).
As for how I arrived at this point, the following are a few observations on integration (in no particular order) that they don't tell you about in training:
- Show up at people's houses/businesses unannounced. With even my best friends back home, I would confirm multiple times via text that it's cool to come over. Forget about that in coastal Colombia. Just appear in the door with a smile and a 'buenas.' If they're busy, they'll tell you; but more than likely, they'll be thrilled you're there.
- The don't-text-back-within-two-days rule doesn't exist here (for both novio/a and amigo/a purposes). It's not weird to WhatsApp message someone in the evening after having met them on the morning of that same day. It might even be weirder if you didn't.
- Never turn down an invitation (or at least have an airtight excuse for doing so). The flipside of the immense costeño human warmth is a sensitivity and strong bitterness to having their invitation turned down. That may mean going to an evangelical church on a Sunday at 7 AM (unimaginable in most of our U.S. lives, I understand), going to the baptism or birthday party or funeral of a distant host-cousin you don't know, eating ice cream in the park on a night when you're exhausted and just want to stay in your room, going for a walk/jog at 5 AM, etc. Many times you'll be out of your comfort zone, but that's the point of Peace Corps, right?
- Dance (and know the difference between Vallenato, Cumbia, Champeta, and Salsa).
- Invest the 20 mil in a Junior jersey. The Colombian national team jersey is a nice touch, but if you really want respect when you walk down the street, then respect TU PAPÁ.
- Use costeñol responsibly. The occasional use of local slang is always a way to show you know how the vaina is, but too much could come off as strange or trying too hard.
- Call until they pick up/three times (as Megyn Rodriguez wisely coined it, 'the costeño triple check'). This one still makes me uncomfortable, but I have had people tell me that they didn't call me back because they only had one missed call from me. It could also be an issue of them not having minutes to call you back.
- Watch Desafio, novelas, etc., with your host family or friends.
- There's no such thing as a dumb question. Being a PCV gives you an once-in-a-lifetime pass to ask seemingly dumb or simple questions, so take advantage. Plus, it's the best way to show you're interested. Side note: what you might consider an off-limits personal question back home is probably fair game here.
Whether you want to convert from a human doer to a human being, "promote world peace and friendship," or just feel at home in your home-far-away-from-home, never forget that real integration is putting your adopted family(ies) and friends above work.


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US STOCKS-Wall St set to open lower, trade talks in focus - Reuters News
18-May-2018 09:11:30 PM
- China denies offering to cut $200 bln in U.S. trade surplus
- Brent crude eyes sixth straight week of gains
- 10-yr Treasury yield holds above 3 pct mark for fourth day
- Applied Materials falls after results
- Futures down: Dow 0.02 pct, S&P 0.17 pct, Nasdaq 0.42 pct
Adds comment, adds details, updates prices
By Medha Singh
May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were lower on Friday as technology shares slipped, while investors waited for the outcome of Sino-U.S. trade talks.
China denied it had offered to cut its trade surplus with the United States by up to $200 billion, hours after it dropped an anti-dumping probe into U.S. sorghum imports, but added that talks were constructive.
The world's two biggest economies are seeking to bridge a divide on trade issues during the two-day talks in Washington that began on Thursday.
"The focus today will be on trade talks as China denied any major reductions in surplus and the NAFTA talks progression" said Peter Cardillo, chief market economist at Spartan Capital Securities in New York.
Among technology stocks, Alphabet fell 1.3 percent in premarket trading and is expected to weigh on the major indexes.
Applied Materials dropped 6.2 percent after the chip gear maker's disappointing forecast renewed concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Campbell Soup declined 8.8 percent after the company cut its full-year earnings forecast and said Chief Executive Officer Denise Morrison would step down.
At 8:55 a.m. ET, Dow e-minis were down 5 points, or 0.02 percent. S&P 500 e-minis were down 4.75 points, or 0.17 percent and Nasdaq 100 e-minis were down 29 points, or 0.42 percent.
"We're looking at a mixed session today. We still have the dollar creeping up again, rates pretty much doing nothing."
Investors have been fretting about rising interest rates, with the 10-year Treasury yield, the benchmark for global borrowing costs, holding above the key 3 percent level for the fourth day.
Tractor maker Deere reported a rise in quarterly sales, but profits were dragged down by higher freight and material costs. Its shares were up 0.4 percent.
The company's results reflect concerns of big U.S. manufacturers, which have warned of higher raw material costs amid a surge in commodity prices and rising interest rates.
Oil prices continued their surge, with Brent crude on track for the sixth straight week of gains, boosted by strong demand, looming sanctions on Iran, plummeting Venezuelan production and Nigerian disruptions.
Nordstrom declined 8.1 percent after the upscale department store operator reported same-store sales that missed analysts' estimates.
(Reporting by Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva)
UPDATE 5-Oil prices set for sixth week of gains, India sounds alarm - Reuters News
18-May-2018 08:25:02 PM
- Brent rose above $80 on Thursday
- Saudi Arabia makes assurances on supplies
- Force majeure on Nigeria's Bonny loadings
- BP sees oil prices falling to $50-$65 a barrel - Dudley
Updates prices, adds BP price forecast
By Ahmad Ghaddar
LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Brent oil prices rose on Friday and were set for a sixth straight week of gains, boosted by strong demand, looming sanctions on Iran, plummeting Venezuelan production and Nigerian disruptions, as Saudi Arabia moved to assuage supply concerns.
Brent crude futures rose by 51 cents to $79.81 a barrel at 1209 GMT. The benchmark broke through $80 for the first time since November 2014 on Thursday.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were at $71.61 a barrel, up 12 cents and set for a third straight week of increase.
British bank Barclays said it expected average prices of $70 per barrel for Brent this year and $65 a barrel for 2019, up from estimates of $63 and $60 previously.
"Since last month, Venezuela's production decline, Trump's Iran sanctions decision, a new disruption in Nigeria, and anecdotal evidence from a new round of producer earnings require a price forecast revision," the bank said.
Rising prices have already raised the alarm among big oil-consuming countries.
OPEC kingpin Saudi Arabia said on Thursday it would make sure the world is adequately supplied with oil just as major consumer India expressed frustration with rising prices.
Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih called India's Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to assure him that supporting global economic growth was "one of the kingdom's key goals", the Saudi Energy Ministry said.
Crude prices have received broad support from voluntary supply cuts led by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.
The International Energy Agency said oil inventories in the developed world had already dipped below the five-year average, a measure targeted by OPEC and its allies.
Beyond OPEC's cuts, strong demand, falling output from Venezuela and a U.S. announcement this month that it would renew sanctions against OPEC member Iran have helped push up Brent by 20 percent since the start of the year.
U.S. investment bank Jefferies said sanctions against Iran could remove more than 1 million barrels per day (bpd) from the market.
Barclays said output from Venezuela could fall below 1 million bpd. The country, also an OPEC member, produced around 1.5 million bpd in April.
In Nigeria, Shell declared force majeure on Thursday on loadings of Bonny Light crude. Exports of the grade were expected to run at nearly 200,000 bpd in June. Nigeria's Forcados stream was also experiencing delays due to a pipeline leak.
BP, however, sees the rally cooling off. The oil major's Chief Executive Bob Dudley told Reuters he sees oil falling to between $50 and $65 a barrel due to surging shale output and OPEC's capacity to boost production.
(Additional reporting by Henning Gloystein; Editing by Dale Hudson and Susan Fenton)
PRECIOUS-Gold prices fall as dollar hits fresh peak; rebound seen - Reuters News
18-May-2018 08:35:38 PM
- Spot gold down over 2 pct for the week
- Dollar index hits fresh five-month high
- Benchmark U.S. yields near 7-year peak
(Adds more analyst comment, updates prices)
By Eric Onstad
LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Friday, weighed down by a firmer dollar, but some traders said signs pointed to a rebound.
Spot gold was down 0.2 percent at $1,287.71 per ounce at 1225 GMT, after hitting its lowest since Dec. 27 in the previous session at $1,285.41.
The metal was heading for its biggest weekly decline since early December.
U.S. gold futures for June delivery fell 0.2 percent to $1,287.30 per ounce.
"There are many drivers that are pointing to an upside in the precious metals, so we're buying into this weakness," said Gianclaudio Torlizzi, partner at consultancy T-Commodity in Milan.
The sentiment index in gold was indicating it was strongly oversold while the dollar was heavily overbought, while U.S. inflation measures were rising, he added.
Data on Thursday showed a tightening U.S. labour market and factory activity in the mid-Atlantic region picking up, bolstering expectations the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month.
"We think there is room for a strong rally into the summer and we have a gold target of $1,430 by August," Torlizzi said.
The dollar index rose to a fresh five-month peak on Friday as the benchmark U.S. Treasury yield hit the highest in nearly seven years.
"The 10-year U.S. yields put the dollar on a firm foot and put pressure on metals and gold," said a Hong Kong-based trader, adding that some "risk-on" sentiment in markets today was also adding pressure.
A stronger greenback makes dollar-denominated gold more expensive for users of other currencies, while higher U.S. yields dampen the appeal of non-yielding bullion.
The demands of populist parties likely to form Italy's next government, which promised on Friday to ramp up spending, could also support gold.
"A debt crisis in Italy would have a far bigger impact than one in Greece. Gold would profit as a result," Commerzbank analysts said in a note.
Spot gold is still targeting $1,302 per ounce as it has stabilised around a support at $1,287, Reuters technical analyst Wang Tao said.
In other metals, silver shed 0.1 percent to $16.41 an ounce.
Palladium rose 0.2 percent to $979.50, while platinum dropped 0.3 percent to $883.30 per ounce after hitting a five-month low at $879 on Thursday.
All three metals were heading for weekly losses.
(Additional reporting by Apeksha Nair in Bengaluru; Editing by Adrian Croft and Elaine Hardcastle)
METALS-Copper falls for first week in three while nickel rises - Reuters News
18-May-2018 08:27:50 PM
Updates with official prices
By Jan Harvey
LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Copper fell on Friday, heading for its first weekly loss in three as uncertainties over the outlook for global growth and this week's burst of dollar strength weighed on prices.
Aluminium steadied after two days of losses, however, and nickel jumped more than 1 percent on expectations that rising numbers of electric vehicles would boost the metal's demand profile.
"Right now we are in a bit of a vacuum, trying to figure out the direction of global growth," said Danske Bank analyst Jens Pedersen.
"We have seen some softening of (manufacturing data) of late, so the question is whether it was just a soft first quarter or whether we are heading for a more mature cyclical downturn."
While he was confident that manufacturing growth would pick up, Pedersen said that uncertainties remain over the China-U.S. trade dispute, the geopolitical situation and the dollar outlook.
"If the dollar continues to rise, which we don't expect, it would usually take its toll on commodity prices," he said.
* COPPER: LME copper was down 0.9 percent in official midday trading at $6,817 a tonne, on track to end the week down 1.7 percent.
* SPREADS: The spread between copper for immediate delivery and the three-month contract pulled back to its narrowest since October at $23 a tonne, down from $39 a tonne earlier this week, suggesting some tightening in the market.
* ALUMINIUM SPREADS: In aluminium, the spread between the same contracts held in backwardation - a forward curve structure indicative of market tightness, into which it flipped at the start of the week - to the tune of $10 a tonne. Particular tightness in the curve was seen in the July to August spread, which was last trading in a $24 backwardation.
* ALUMINIUM PRICES: Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange was untraded in official rings and was last bid at $2,293 a tonne, unchanged from Thursday's close.
* ALUMINIUM STOCKS: Data on Friday showed on-warrant aluminium stocks in warehouses certified by the London Metal Exchange - those not earmarked for delivery, and thus available to the market - fell 28,725 tonnes after surging by 153,075 tonnes earlier in the week.
* FINANCIAL MARKETS: The dollar hit a five-month high against a basket of currencies, buoyed by a further rise in U.S. Treasury yields that suggests an upbeat outlook for the world's largest economy.
* NICKEL PRICES: LME nickel, also untraded in official rings, was last bid up 1.4 percent at $14,800 a tonne. "Discussions out of LME Week Asia have ... been positive, with the focus on the rising impact of the electric vehicle market boosting sentiment," ANZ said in a note.
OTHER METALS: LME zinc was down 0.4 percent in official trading at $3,083.50 a tonne. Lead and tin were both untraded in rings but were last bid 1 percent lower at $2,350 a tonne and 0.4 percent lower at $20,575 a tonne respectively.
(Additional reporting by Manolo Serapio Jr. in Manila
Editing by David Goodman)
CBOT Trends-Wheat up 6 to 7 cents, corn up 3-4, soybeans up 3-5 - Reuters News
18-May-2018 09:27:40 PM
CHICAGO, May 18 (Reuters) - Following are U.S. trade expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago Board of Trade at 8:30 a.m. CDT (1330 GMT) on Friday.
WHEAT - Up 6 to 7 cents per bushel
- Wheat moving higher for a fourth straight session on technical buying and worries about dry conditions in parts of North America and Australia, along with spillover strength from corn and soybeans. CBOT July wheat reached $5.07-3/4 in early moves, its highest since May 10.
- Iraq's state grains board bought about 100,000 tonnes of hard wheat in a tender which closed this week, including some 50,000 tonnes from the United States and 50,000 from Australia, European traders said.
- CBOT July soft red winter wheat last up 6-1/2 cents at $5.04 per bushel. K.C. July hard red winter wheat last traded up 6 cents at $5.25 and MGEX July spring wheat was up 7-1/4 cents at $6.22 a bushel.
CORN - Up 3 to 4 cents per bushel
- Corn higher after China dropped its anti-dumping probe into imports of U.S. sorghum, raising expectations of increased demand for U.S. feed grains. However, the CBOT July contract stayed inside of Thursday's trading range in early moves. Support noted at the contract's 50-day moving average near $3.95.
- China's purchases of U.S. corn have slowed due to worries the grain might be drawn into the trade spat between the world's two largest economies, and as Chinese customs keeps the brakes on clearances for cargoes, traders told Reuters.
- CBOT July corn last up 4 cents at $3.99-1/4 a bushel.
SOYBEANS - Up 3 to 5 cents per bushel
- Soybeans higher on optimism for progress in U.S. trade negotiations with China, the world's biggest soybean buyer, after Beijing dropped its anti-dumping probe into imports of U.S. sorghum. Upward momentum capped by news of cancellations of U.S. soybean sales.
- The USDA said private exporters reported cancellations of 949,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans for delivery to unknown destinations, including 829,000 tonnes for 2017/18 delivery and another 120,000 tonnes for 2018/19.
- The USDA also said private exporters reported sales of 168,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans to unknown destinations, including 56,000 tonnes for 2017/18 and 112,000 tonnes for 2018/19.
- CBOT July soybeans last up 4-1/2 cents at $9.99-1/2 per bushel.
(Reporting by Julie Ingwersen)
VEGOILS-Palm climbs to 5-week high on stronger soy, crude oil - Reuters News
18-May-2018 07:45:39 PM
- Weaker ringgit also supportive of market - trader
- Palm may rise to 2,510 ringgit/tonne - technicals
- Palm charts 2nd straight weekly gain, up 2.9 pct
Updates with closing prices
By Emily Chow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Reuters) - Malaysian palm oil futures rose as much as 1 percent on Friday to their highest in more than five weeks, tracking gains in related edible oils and crude oil, while a weaker ringgit also lent support.
The benchmark palm oil contract for August delivery on the Bursa Malaysia Derivatives Exchange, however, pared some gains to end the day up 0.7 percent at 2,450 ringgit ($617.13) a tonne.
Earlier in the session, it rose as much as 1.2 percent to 2,462 ringgit, its highest since April 10.
Palm has added 2.9 percent this week in its second straight weekly gain.
Trading volume stood at 38,919 lots of 25 tonnes each on Friday evening.
"The palm market is up on soyoil's upward move last night and a strong Dalian this morning," said a Kuala Lumpur-based trader, adding that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures briefly going above $72 and Brent crude futures above $80 also brought about some buying.
Palm oil prices are impacted by movements in crude oil, as the edible oil is used as feedstock to make biodiesel.
Crude oil prices held firm on Friday on strong demand, supply cuts led by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, and looming U.S. sanctions against oil exporter Iran.
A weaker ringgit could have supported palm, said another trader, as weakness in the Malaysian currency makes the vegetable oil cheaper for foreign buyers.
The ringgit, palm's currency of trade, weakened for a fourth straight session and was down 0.1 percent at 3.9700 per dollar.
In other related oils, the Chicago July soybean oil contract was up 0.7 percent following a 1.1 percent gain on Thursday.
The September soybean oil on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange was up 1.4 percent and the Dalian September palm oil contract rose 1.5 percent.
Palm oil is also impacted by movements in rival edible oils as they compete for a share in the global vegetable oils market.
Palm oil may break a resistance at 2,459 ringgit per tonne and rise to the April 6 high of 2,510 ringgit, according to Reuters market analyst for commodities and energy technicals Wang Tao.


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From 13 to 16 November 2017, Yuri Kofner, editor-in-chief editor, "Eurasian Studies", met with representatives of leading Belarusian enterprises, the research community and government agencies in Minsk. The meetings were organized by the NGO "Eurasian Partnership" and were conducted as part of IIASA' fast-track study "Alingning non-tariff barriers between the EAEU and the EU". Dmitry Karmazin, chairman, Eurasian Partnership and Alexey Toma, deputy chairman, Eurasian Partnership, also took part in the meetings.
On November 13, the delegation held a meeting with Viktor Shumilo, general director of JSC "Atlant" (refrigerators, washing machines). After the discussion, they conducted an excursion around the plant.
On November 15, after giving a key-note speech at the scientific and practical round table "Integration of Integrations: Challenges and Prospects of an EU – EAEU Common Economic Space", Kofner held a meeting with professor Mikhail Kovalev, dean of the Faculty of Economics of the Belarusian State University.
On November 16, a meeting with Oksana Grishkevich, head, Department of Technical Regulation and Standardization, State Committee for Standardization of the Republic of Belarus, was held.
On the same day, a meeting with Tadeusz Ledjey, head, quality and standardization department of JSC "BELAZ" (mining dump trucks of heavy-duty and super-size load capacity), was held. Then the delegation was given a tour of the plant.


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Wu Song Fights the Tiger
The Interaction of Oral and Written Traditions in the Chinese Novel, Drama and Storytelling
Vibeke Børdahl
512 pp., 30 color illus.,
NIAS Monographs # 122
- Explores the interplay between orality and written culture.
- Important implications for future studies in traditional Chinese literature.
- Culminates decades of study in this field by the author.
The focus of Chinese literary studies has long been on the written word even though Chinese fiction and drama have strong oral roots and have been shaped by an interplay between oral and written traditions. The culmination of decades working on this issue – and using as its lens the story about how the legendary hero Wu Song killed a tiger with his bare hands – this volume explores Chinese oral professional storytelling and its relations with literary culture in the past and present.
"Her penetrating analysis will command the close attention of all scholars with an interest in the early formation of Chinese novels, the history of Chinese performance traditions, and comparative oral-literate traditions. … It opens up new horizons in the study of the dynamics of oral-literate interactions in a Chinese context … an indispensable aid to scholars in the field." (Anne McLaren, University of Melbourne)
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Her book-length studies and edited volumes include Along the Broad Road of Realism. Qin Zhaoyang's World of Fiction, The Oral Tradition of Yangzhou Storytelling, The Eternal Storyteller, Oral Literature in Modern China, Chinese Storytellers- Life and Art in the Yangzhou Tradition, Four Masters of Chinese Storytelling- Full Length Repertoires of Yangzhou Storytelling on Video, The Interplay of the Oral and Written in Chinese Popular Literature.
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Smutty Review
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Smutty is basically a way for people to share erotic pictures with one another in a pintrest-style fashion. It has a focus on amateur content and a lot of the uploads here are contributed by users of the websites. That is to say that the amateur XXX pictures are all from guys that want to share their sexual antics with the world! Like many sites, a big focus is put toward young, nubile amateur girls. These dudes just love sharing their Instagram finds and the like – if you're into that type of thing, you're going to have a great time here on Smutty.
Note that this site is 100% free to use, and as far as I can tell, there are absolutely no additional features that require payment. It might be an idea to add your own content though, because the more people that contribute, the better. Smutty.com knows that humans are competitive by nature so it keeps a running tab of the top curators. Nothing boosts the ego more than seeing your name up there. Right underneath those names is also where you can find the most popular hashtags and above them is where you can find short cuts to the trending pictures as well as the newest pics.
Smutty.com is also ahead of the game in more ways than one because its currently the only curated porn service that can deliver smut right to your mobile phone! How cool is that? So whether you're in the mood for a juicy teen pussy or you're just craving a chick with a nice rack and a rock solid cock in between her legs, this site can serve it up piping hot straight to your smart phone.
Smutty has a solid design and limits its advertising so your screen isn't constantly plastered with offers and popups. I used this site for about 15 minutes and found it to be everything it set out to be. Gets a full five stars from me – great place to find pictures and videos of hot amateurs and a few pornstars too.
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Taif International Airport
Taif International Airport serves the city of Taif, east of Saudi Arabia, near Mecca. The airport handles international and domestic services operated by Gulf carriers as well as Egyptian and Turkish airlines. It was registered as a regional airport by GACA in 2009 following the commencement of international services to the city. Saudi Arabia's Government plans to redevelop and expand the airport to facilitate demand for Hajj and Umrah services.
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CAPA Profiles
CAPA Profiles help you identify new business opportunities and make better business decisions, by providing accurate and up-to-date data on airports, airlines, suppliers, investors, MROs, lessors and countries/territories around the world. Each profile offers comprehensive news and analysis, as well as the ability to drill down into data on schedules, capacity share, fleet, traffic, financial results and more.Become a CAPA Member
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Andersen Global welcomes the addition of Olleros Abogados, a Spanish firm with locations in both Madrid and Valencia. The firm will join Andersen Global as a member, officially adopting the Andersen name and combining forces with the existing Barcelona team with whom they already share a close relationship. Together, they will operate as Andersen Tax & Legal in Spain.
Olleros Abogados joins Andersen Global with nearly 160 professionals and 30 years in the legal sector. In 2016, Olleros Abogados increased both turnover and headcount by 20%, becoming one of the leading Spanish firms in consolidated growth within the legal market.
"I began my professional career at Arthur Andersen in Madrid in the tax, legal and foreign investment departments, and later founded Olleros Abogados with the goal of offering the most innovative and comprehensive solutions for our clients. A decade at Andersen instilled important principles in me such as transparency and high-caliber client service capabilities that remained strong at Olleros Abogados and will continue at Andersen Tax & Legal," says Jaime Olleros, MP of Andersen Tax & Legal.
The professionals at Andersen Tax & Legal provide both legal and tax advice, including corporate compliance, business law, regulatory, litigation, arbitration, labor law, transaction services and restructuring and intellectual property law, to individuals and corporate clients.
"Jaime and his team represent the best qualities of our culture. Through the addition of synergistic individuals, we are continuing to strengthen our capabilities in Spain as we add groups that embrace our core values," says Andersen Tax CEO Mark Vorsatz.
With the addition of these Andersen Tax & Legal locations in Madrid and Valencia, Andersen Global now has more than 1,800 professionals and a presence in 59 locations worldwide.


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Testosterone Rush Reviews: Pills Ingredients, Price, Benefits & Side Effects
Testosterone Rush: Are you suffering from sexual problems? Are you performing poor in bed with your partner? Do you feel very bad because you are not able to satisfy your wife? If yes is your answer, then you should not worry about all these problems from today onwards. You should use Testosterone Rush for all your sexual problems. This famous and effective male supplement is believed to increase a men's sexual performance as well as enhance his erections thus helping you from the negative effects of poor sexual performance such as low stamina and self-esteem.
- 1 How does Testosterone Rush work?
- 2 Testosterone Rush Ingredients
- 3 What are the Pons of this amazing male enhancement supplement?
- 4 What are the Cons of this product?
- 5 What are the side effects of it?
- 6 How to take it?
- 7 Real Testosterone Rush Reviews& Testimonial
- 8 Where to buy Testosterone Rush?
- 9 Final Verdict
How does Testosterone Rush work?
This reliable male supplement helps in increasing hormone supply called testosterone in your body. Testosterone is a male hormone which is mainly responsible for all the sexual activities in our (male) body. For example, testosterone enhances energy content in your body and improves the blood supply to the penis easily without any problem. Your libido would increase with the help of the Testosterone Rush.
Testosterone Rush Ingredients
It is made using various natural ingredients such as Gingko Pilopa, L Arginine, and Boron Citrate. It also helps to enhancing the muscle strength and testosterone level of the body. Here are the ingredient used in Testosterone Rush
- L Arginine
- Gingko Pilopa
- Maca Root
- Boron Citrate
- Muira Puima
- Assian Reddish extricates
- Bioperine
What are the Pons of this amazing male enhancement supplement?
- It helps in increasing erection.
- It reduces the sperms early release.
- You would get the high desire of sex and energy will be improved for sure.
- It enhances the testosterone level in your body through natural means which has no side effects on your body.
- Your blood circulation in your body will be increased easily.
What are the Cons of this product?
- Only men can use it and not usable for females.
- A patient with heart diseases should not use it under any circumstances.
- The results will be varying from one user to another user.
What are the side effects of it?
You would be happy by knowing that this product has no side effects at all because it is made using natural ingredients. However, sometime it can results in allergies. No serious side effects associated with this product and you can use it without any second thought.
Before using this product, make sure you are following all the instructions given in this male supplement. Make sure you are not taking over dosage just to see the results faster. Always go slowly so that you will see the results faster and more effectively.
If you are suffering from any health diseases, then consult your doctor before using it else it will be not good for your health. Any person with heart disease should stay away from this product.
How to take it?
This product can be consumed orally. How much you should take it on a daily basis written over the formula itself. Always take two capsules daily and continue it for three months in order to see the positive results.
If you are below the age of 18, then you shouldn't take it. It is not recommended to the teenagers and only adults should use it for increasing their sexual health. If you are seeing unwanted effects by taking it, then you should stop using it without trying it for the second time again.
Real Testosterone Rush Reviews& Testimonial
The people who have taken Testosterone Rush Male Enhancement are really happy by seeing the positive results they have noticed after taking this product on a daily basis. They are saying good bye to their all sexual problems and really satisfying their partner in bed with full stamina and energy. The sex life has been improved and getting better day by day. Here are some of the reviews by the users
- Shawn said – "I used to be very shy and nervous whenever I and my partner used to perform together in bed. She used to be very angry because of my erections problems and started to look out for another man for her sexual needs. But, now I am a superman for her and satisfying her completely. Thanks to Testosterone Rush for saving my sexual life and relationship with my partner".
- Peter said –"This product is like a miracle happened to me and I am very glad to have it. Just one word for this product – Awesome"
- Brock said –"I have been using this product since two months and results are effective and stable. I am more happy with my life now and depression has been gone away"
Where to buy Testosterone Rush?
This male supplement can be purchased over the internet since it is not available offline in any shops or malls. While buying it, you would get a free trial and would be delivered to you within 2-3 days.
If you are getting this product at any retails shop, then you need to understand that the product is a duplicate one. This is only available online at the best price. You just need to visit their site and order it online.
You will get 60 pills in one bottle. Moreover, it is made with the natural formulas. You will get 100% results if you consume it on daily basis.
Final Verdict
As now you are completely aware about it and its benefits. Testosterone Rush is a male supplement which can increase a men's sexual performance by improving the testosterone level in the body. It does not have any side effects. If you are sick and tired of your sexual problem and want to get rid of it, then go for this male enhancement right now!


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Sweet Layers Holiday Set
A treat worthy of your favorite person
We can't get enough of our new holiday wrap with a touch of whimsy. Alone, each box is a standout. Combined, they are sure to brighten any holiday. This generous gift includes mouthwatering assorted chocolates plus milk and dark chocolate hand-dipped caramels. These treats make one "sweet" set!
- 1/2 lb. of assorted chocolates
- 1/3 lb. of milk and dark chocolate caramels
- Wrapped in whimsical holiday paper


text: I've enjoyed Parables movies before but just watched Saving God and can't say enough good about it. I was so moved! Sometimes Christian movies just preach to the choir but anyone would have been moved if they'd seen this. So professionally done, such great acting and real life issues; premarital sex, violence, drugs, smoking. Real life and yet the love of God showed through. Bravo! Keep up the good work. Best yet, can't wait to see others.


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How to Hide a Lion - At Christmas
Iris and her lion go everywhere together.
But when Christmas comes and the family are going away, Mum says the lion
must stay behind. After all, you can't take a lion on a train.
Review by Violet, book department stock manager
Luckily the lion has other ideas. He sets off on a festive, snowy adventure to find Iris - and almost bumps into Father Christmas! This is the fourth book about Iris and her lion and the North Pole book group are sure this is going to be a Christmas Classic. And lets be honest....who wouldn't want a Lion as a best friend?
40 pages
If you want to take a book out of the Polar Library, our Chief Librarian will pop a special bookmark inside inscribed with your name. He's nice like that. Simply let us know your name in the comments box at checkout.


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Risk adjustment
Program updates related to COVID-19: We're monitoring the new Coronavirus disease—COVID-19—and its impact to make sure we provide our members with the care they need, when they need it, while supporting our providers. This includes how it will impact our risk-based contracts, Risk Adjustment and incentive programs. For the most up-to-date information, including program deadlines, reference our page on program updates related to COVID-19.
"Risk adjustment" refers to the adjustment of capitation payments (set amount per member per month, as opposed to fee-for-service payments), based on the diagnoses on file for the patients. Risk adjustment modifies payments to all insurers based on an expectation of what the patient's care will cost. A patient with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure merits a higher set payment than a healthy patient, for example.
Why risk adjustment matters
The method that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) uses to adjust payments to health plans for both commercial and Medicare plan members depends on accurately capturing claim diagnosis codes affiliated with an HCC (Hierarchical Condition Category). By risk adjusting plan payments, CMS can make accurate payments to health plans for enrollees with differences in expected medical costs.
How health risks are calculated
The formula uses variables that include age, gender, previous health history, and the presence of acute, status, and chronic conditions that are documented annually in a member's chart. This formula calculates a risk score for each plan member.
Review the Risk Adjustment Documentation Guide [PDF]
For commercial plan members
The risk score is calculated each year. The risk adjustment model is applied to calculate the individual's plan liability risk score (PLRS). The plan average PLRS is then used to calculate the transfer payments and charges between plans at a state level. Plans within a state determined to have a higher burden of disease will receive transfer payments from plans with a lesser burden of disease in that state.
Accurate capture of risk scores is essential to the proper transfer of funds between plans. If a plan's disease burden is not fully captured, its payment may be calculated inaccurately. This could result in an inaccurate payment transfer, or even a charge instead of a payment.
How we identify risk adjustment possibilities
Priority Health uses claim data analytics to find "suspect situations" - incorrect and missing diagnoses - that we should review for validation and potential correction. Once we identify these situations, we must review the charts for those members.
Remember: If it's not documented during an encounter, it didn't happen.
Why chart reviews help everyone
This scrutiny of medical records is a compliance measure to ensure our payments from CMS are based upon reliable and accurate records from physicians and facilities. Aside from payment inequities, undocumented, inaccurate or missed diagnoses can lead to members not receiving the quality of care they need to lead healthy lives.
Our review of records aims both to highlight missing diagnoses and to locate diagnoses that were added in error. Both should be sent to CMS to adjust their payments to us. Our goal is to capture the full burden, no more, no less, of illness each year for our members.
See also:
- Status claims
- Claims Inquiry tool guide
- Edits Checker tool guide
- Claim deadlines
- Set up electronic payments
- BH provider billing
- Facility billing
- Advanced practice professional billing
- Professional billing
More billing topics:
- ACA non-payment grace period
- Balance billing
- Clinical edits
- Check reissue procedure
- COB: Coordination of benefits
- Correcting claims
- Correcting overpayments & underpayments
- Diagnosis coding
- Dual-eligible members
- Front-end rejections
- Gender-specific services
- Medicaid billing
- Modifiers
- NDC numbers on drug claims
- Office-based procedures billing
- Risk adjustment
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Developer: Popcap
Publisher: Popcap
Platforms: Xbox Live Arcade (Reviewed) Playstation Network, DS, PC
Release Date: 19 October 2011 (XBLA)
Price: 1200ms points – Here
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past ten years, you're probably familiar with at least the concept of Bejeweled. You match same-coloured gems in lines of three or more to score points until you're out of turns. This simple formula has turned the Bejeweled franchise into the best-selling puzzle video game to date. Have Popcap outdone themselves once again, or should this gem have been left buried in the sand?
Bejeweled 3 comes packed with eight modes, each of which is unique and caters to a different kind of player: Classic, Lightning, Zen, Quest, Diamond Mine, Ice Storm, Poker, and Butterfly.
Classic is good old Bejeweled. You progress from level to level, matching gems for points until your moves run out. Matching three same-coloured gems is a basic clear, matching four creates an explosive flame gem, and matching five creates a power cube which clears the board of every gem of a certain colour. If you match six gems in an L-shape, you create a star gem, which when used clears every gem in the row and column it's in. As you progress through levels, you'll find yourself losing track of time entirely. Who knew gem-matching could be such a fascinating pass time?
Lightning takes the Classic gameplay and adds a timer. You have limited time to get as high a score as possible, with the occasional time gem dropping in to buy you precious seconds.
Diamond Mine is similar in concept, except there's a giant line of dirt at the bottom of the gem board. Under this dirt are gold, treasure, and time boosts that you can uncover by matching the gems that are adjacent to the ground. This strange match and mine and be pressured by time (and my, does it rhyme), combination creates a challenge mode that requires equal attention be paid to what kinds of matches you're making and your
matches as quickly as possible.
Zen is Bejeweled in its most relaxed form. There are no time limits or turn limits, just you, the board, and endless matching possibilities. You can even adjust various meditation-esque settings such as ambient noises and breathing pattern training to give that relaxing, sleepy feeling you've always wanted from video games.
Seriously. I nodded off.
Quest Mode is there for those who like objective-driven gameplay. Rather than just shooting for high scores, you're given direct goals in lots of creative challenges that involve the various other modes of Bejeweled, or modes where you have to match certain coloured gems, and so on. As you progressively complete the challenges, you'll go through the campaign until you've revealed a collection of relics. Unfortunately, once you've completed a challenge, there's not much reason to go back and play it through again, meaning the most objective-based mission is also the least replayable.
Ice Storm is the most insane of the new modes, as ice climbs up the board, the only way to stop the board freezing over is to match gems. As time progresses, the ice begins to appear in more columns and move faster, so that you'll begin matching gems frantically all across the board, lest the next Ice Age freeze your precious gems.
Poker Mode is the mode for those who like their Bejeweled calm and thoughtful. There's no time limit, but you only have five turns to make matches. Each time you match, the colour of the gems is transferred to one of five cards at the side of the screen. Once the turns are up, the five cards are put into poker-like hands based on the colours you've matched, like Pairs, Full Houses, etcetera. To mix it up as you go on, the mode throws in a Skull Coin. The Skull Coin is assigned to certain hands, like the full house, and if you're unfortunate enough to get one, the coin is flipped and there's a fifty-fifty chance your game ends right then and there. This ensures the mode really encourages players to look before they leap if they want to accrue a higher score.
Finally, there's Butterflies mode. As you match, different coloured butterflies move up the board. If they reach the top, there's a hungry spider waiting to gobble them up. It's up to you to match the butterflies with same-coloured gems, and save them from winding up in the bowels of an angry arachnid. This mode can be extremely frustrating if you're being dealt a bad batch of gems, or super satisfying if you've got a matching streak going. And it is frustrating to see the innocent, little butterflies bite the dust.
Of course, all your scores from all the modes can be shared on Xbox Live Leaderboards, though there are so many people playing, it's hard to see a casual Bejeweled player moving anywhere near the top 2000.
Bejeweled is Bejeweled. If you're playing a gem matching game, you're certainly not after Anti-Aliasing or Specular Lighting. Which is good, because it's not there.
The graphics do the job, but on each of the levels in Classic mode is a gorgeously detailed background vignette showcasing "the world" of Bejeweled. If nothing else, the vistas provide a great background for the time you spend matching gems together.
The sound effects of Bejeweled are what you'd expect. Gems clink when you move them, go boom when they explode, and lightning effects shake your speakers when you set off a power cube.
The medieval-sounding themes are surprisingly catchy, and I may have found myself humming them in the hours after playing. Then I realized how embarrassing that was. I'm a hardcore gamer dammit!
Bejeweled 3 is everything you could want from a puzzle game. It's got an insane amount of modes, solid gameplay, and Popcap has a way of turning the hardest of the hardcore into people who just want to match strangely-coloured jewellery all day long.
The game isn't free of flaws, as you're often at the mercy of the randomly generated gems that appear on the board, you can have particularly amazing games or horribly embarrassing ones where you choke out before really having gotten into it. And the game is definitely more suited to
mobile platforms, like the DS or a laptop, so if you've got the option, go for one of those.
But it's fun, it's addictive, and it's slowly turned me into a casual gamer (*effects may be temporary).


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The holiday season is a special time of year. With the gift giving season at hand, we often find ourselves searching for the perfect gift for the children in our lives. There are Ipads and Iphones, Wiis and Xboxes, technology and toys as far as the eye can see. But are you looking for something that lasts long after the holiday decorations are gone and the batteries have died in their new gadget? A gift that your children will never forget? Consider giving your child the gift of summer camp!
A summer at camp is the best holiday gift because it's an experience that creates memories to last a lifetime. Finding meaningful gifts that provide children with entertainment, excitement, adventure and life long skills can be a challenge. It's even harder to find a gift that offers them friendships, new life skills, and the opportunity to be part of something bigger than themselves. Camp is a priceless opportunity that can impact their lives and change them forever.
The American Camp Association article, "Give The Gift Of Camp This Holiday Season", points out that significant research has proven that children gain interpersonal growth, character development, leadership and social skills when given the chance to attend summer camp. Every child learns something new and amazing. There is opportunity to connect with nature and disconnect from technology. Camp offers a chance to expand learning outside of the classroom and in the outdoors. It's a place to meet new people and develop lasting friendships. They can try new things in a supportive environment, work as a team and become part of a community.
The benefits of summer camp are endless. So as you endeavor to give the most memorable and amazing gift this holiday season, we hope this inspires you to give the best holiday gift – the gift of summer camp!
Did you know…..Roughing It Day Camp has gift certificates!! Register for camp and we can provide you with a gift certificate to give to the recipient along with a complimentary camp t-shirt! Additional camp gear can be purchased to complete your Gift of Summer Camp! Early Registration rates apply so enroll today! Call today and let us help you put together the perfect gift!
Roughing It Day Camp has programs for campers ages 4 – 16, with age-appropriate programs for our youngest campers and leadership opportunities for our teens. Longer sessions, smaller groups and the same counselors gives campers a provide a sense of belonging and community. If you'd like more information about Roughing It's programs or would like help in putting together the perfect gift, please contact us at email@example.com and we'll be happy to help!


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Tuition & Participation
Tuition & Participation
Kiddie Kampus families contribute a combination of tuition and parent participation time to meet the needs of the school.
Tuition for the 2019-2020 School Year*
Tuition for the 2019-2020 School Year*
Tuition is based on the student's number of scheduled attending days per week.
- 3 days per week : $306/month
- 4 days per week : $404/month
- 5 days per week : $503/month***
- Pre-K (2 afternoons/week): $263/month
- Enrichment (1 afternoon/week): $100/4-week session or $200/8-week session (+ materials fees if applicable)
- Extended Care (1 afternoon/week): $20/day if pre-registered, $22.50/day for walk-on
*Tuition rates are subject to change yearly.
**Snack, Music, and Field Trips are included in the Morning Program tuition.
***Some years we are able to offer a 5 day/week attending schedule but it is not guaranteed. Please contact us for more information.
Parent Participation Commitments
Parent Participation Commitments
A co-op can be your school as much as your child's. Parent/guardian involvement is an essential component to Kiddie Kampus and is achieved by each family in the following ways:
Classroom Assistance
Classroom Assistance
- Attending an orientation before the start of the year (new families only)
- Working at the school during the morning program one day per week (8:45 am ~ 12:30 pm)
- Contributing 1 Parent Participation Project per year
School Support
School Support
- Volunteering for at least 25 hours per year in a helper position (snack shopper, art docent, librarian, field trip coordinator, etc.) or board position
- Participating in 3-4 school Weekend Cleanings per year
- Working 3 hours on a School Maintenance Day per year
Community Building
Community Building
- Attending a school-wide meeting one evening per month
- Volunteering for at least 5 hours per year at fundraising and social events during the school year
- Purchasing at least 1 family ticket to Annual Spaghetti Feed


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Lilette Bhudoye
Education: General Nursing Certificate from the Mauritian Ministry of Health
I am Lilette Bhudoye, the School Nurse and I have been at I.P.S. for the last 16 years.
I started my career in a District Hospital in Mauritius where I worked in different units such as medical/surgical units, gynaecological, paediatrics and orthopaedics theatre.
After nine years working in a hospital, I moved into Community Public Health Nursing. I was involved in the expanded program of immunisations and screenings in Community Health Centres and Public schools.
I joined I.P.S. in 2000 and I enjoy being part of the school life.
My professional goal as a School Nurse is to help ensure that each child can reach his or her educational potential by promoting optimum health and a safe environment.


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Christmas and the New Year
|Christmas went in a bit of a blur. Boxing day was spent at the Melbourne Cricket Ground watching England struggle to play cricket. Fantastic ground and great atmosphere with nearly 90,000 in the stadium. Other days out included a trip to St Kilda beach, a walk in the Dandenogs and a great day out doing the Yarra Valley wine tour.
On the down side, I went for a very expensive swim in Wade and Patsy's pool as I had my iPhone in my pocket and was in there for about an hour before I realised! Oops - that will be a travel insurance claim then. At least I now have a shiny new iPhone 8.
Had a great New Year's Eve which was spent with all the family around the pool having a BBQ. New Year's day was spent at Mornington Races. Weather was beautiful and it was a great way to work off the affects of the night before.
So, that brings us to today. Currently updating the blog from Melbourne airport on our way to New Zealand. First stop is Auckland. I'll update as we travel around.


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School Advisory CouncilThe DCPS website contains SAC information and the School Advisory Council Handbook here.
Florida Statute Section 1001.452 outlines the establishment and overview of School Advisory Councils.
The responsibility of the school advisory council is:
· To provide parents, stakeholders, faculty, staff, and students an opportunity to participate in the development of educational priorities, assessment of a school's needs, and identification of local resources.
The functions of school advisory councils are:
• To assist in the preparation and evaluation of the school improvement plan.
• To assist in the preparation of the school budget.
• To assist in the completion of the Mid-Year Stakeholder Assessment.
• To assist in the preparation of the academic midyear reflection and review process.
Other broad functions of the school advisory councils:
• To participate in planning and monitoring of school buildings and grounds.
• To initiate activities or programs that generate greater cooperation between the community and the school.
• To assist in the development of educational goals and objectives.
• To review and provide input on curriculum issues.
• To recommend various support services and resources.
• To review the impact of property development and zoning changes in the vicinity of the school as they relate to the safety, welfare and educational opportunities of the students.
• To perform any such functions as are prescribed by regulations of the school board.
• To perform other functions as requested by the principal.Meeting Schedule:
August 16
September 20
October 18
November 15
January 17
February 21 – MidYear Stakeholders' Meeting
March – TBD
April 18
May 17AREA 14 SAC MEETING DATE:
October 16th at noon Stanton College Prep
December 4th at noon James Weldon Johnson
January 15th at noon YMYW Leadership Academy
February 19th at noon Andrew Jackson
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A sense of urgent eco-awareness is inspiring new initiatives championed by green-conscious ethical makers. A fringe group of engaged activists are experimenting, exploring new avenues and encouraging consumers to be radical in reducing their ecological footprint and preferring waste-free packaging. First instigated by the zero waste movement, the packaging-free trend is gaining ground. The new wave.
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