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A 27-year-old man, named Kevin Bollaert has been arrested in connection with a revenge porn website. Bollaert has been accused of making the site dubbed, 'UGotPosted' which allows the publication of intimate images without permission of the featured individual.
The site linked the intimate photographs to the individuals personal social networking accounts.
The website was used not only in a defamatory manner but also as a means to extort money from the people in the photographs by charging them a fee in order to have the picture removed.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris said in a statement:"Online predators that profit from the extortion of private photos will be investigated and prosecuted for this reprehensible and illegal internet activity."
The authorities alleged that Mr Bollaert also ran changemyreputation.com, a site that offered services to have pictures from UGotPosted removed for a fee of about $300 (£180).
According to court documents, he is said to have made "around $900 per month from advertising on the site and records obtained from his changemyreputation.com PayPal account indicate that he received payments totalling tens of thousands of dollars".
Revenge porn sites have typically been difficult to shut down thanks to what many see as outdated laws surrounding the publishing of images.
A common hurdle for law enforcement is the Communications Decency Act, which has been used as a defence for website owners who have found their services being used for hosting or distributing illegal material.
Defendants have repeatedly successfully argued against their charge for hosting revenge porn sites claiming that the crime is perpetrated by the user who uploaded the images, not the owner of the website. However, these sites are clearly sexual harassment as well as a gross breach of privacy.
UGotPosted had up to 10k images and many had contact details including phone numbers, twitter and Facebook pages so that voyeurs could contact the unsuspecting victim.


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It's always a good time to market your travel business – to revamp your welcome email, interact on social media, improve your website, and research your next ad campaign. But did you know that low season is the best time?
Here in Costa Rica, the rains are rolling in and many small hotels and travel agencies are preparing for the coming storms – and the coming lull in business. And while it's true that beds will be emptier, calendars will be clearer, and pockets will be lighter during these upcoming months, it's also true that times of famine offer the best moments to tackle, improve and supercharge your travel marketing strategy.
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Do you guys remember the Holocaust? And those crazy guys called the Nazis?
Well, among them was an elite crew called the SS, which is said to stand for Schutzstaffel. They were the party's "Protection Squadron" and they were rumored to be tough guys.
But, what if they were just a crew of cronies who liked complex carbohydrates? And they had a patch to prove it? I think SS stands for Spaghetti Squash.
Just a thought…
Anyways. Don't think too much about those guys, or you might have bad dreams. Just thank me for teaching you that they were just a bunch of squash eating softies…
I have a ton going on right now, but wanted to get this portion of the next video out to you. To release a video of the ragout and squash all in one would be too long. So, this shows you how to deal with the squash and what the completed plate looks like. The next video will show you how to make the Grass-Fed Beef and Garden Veggie Ragout and what it looks like after I portion it all out for freezing.
Don't get too excited about the spaghetti squash. Instead, get excited about the 25 pound pig leg I purchased from this crazy Italian lady today.
I'll share the details with you later, but just know that I have a lot on my plate right now and next week will be a better time to update you about the future of PaleoNick.com…
Today, I spent a lot of time here:
Which is looking like it might be my new kitchen for shooting the cooking videos. That is the sink in the foreground. Not a bad view, eh?
I was the last shopper in Whole Foods tonight picking up these two, grass-fed beauties.
The great thing about Filet Mignon is that it's initials are the same as those of Fargo-Moorhead. You know, the tenderest, highest quality city duo in the USA, a little right of center, just like the Filet Mignon…
I ended up spending $600 for 3 bags and a box and one of the bags was full of sweet potatoes! Hand over fist, baby, hand over fist…
I made another friend while waiting in line. That is two visits to Redondo Beach Whole Foods and two people very interested in the Paleo Diet.
I am getting very tired, so I'm going to wrap this up. I'll definitely need a cup of Bullet Proof Coffee tomorrow, I've got my stick of grass-fed butter ready…
Exciting things are happening, so be sure to stay tuned.
Do yourself a favor and "Keep It Paleo!"
Thank you and good night.
Spreading the LOVE,
Paleo Nick


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Families battling cost of living pressures have called a new not-for-profit preschool and long day care centre introduced in south-west Sydney "a godsend'.
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Opening and Blessing of St Therese Catholic preschool, Sadleir
We have opened an exciting new chapter in Catholic education today in our Archdiocese with the opening and blessing of St Therese Catholic Preschool and Long Day Care at Sadleir. This will be the first of many affordable, quality, Catholic early childhood centres across the Archdiocese, Watch a short video below. You can also read the full article via this link: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/first-catholic-day-care-centre-for-sydney/
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found floating in a lake in the West Midlands.
The body of Jasbir Singh Bains, 41, of West Bromwich, was discovered at Dartmouth Park in the town on the morning of 28 November.
A post mortem confirmed his throat had been cut. A 44-year-old man was arrested in West Bromwich earlier.
Police said the inquiry had proved challenging due to the scene being remote and a "lack of obvious motive".
Det Insp Warren Hines, who is leading the inquiry, said: "We are continuing to make ongoing enquiries and a number of addresses in the West Bromwich area will be searched over the coming days."
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It may be a couple of years earlier than driverless cars hit the street however Google is already shaking issues up in the sector, saying final week that the first enquiry automobiles working its Android Auto – a voice-enabled software allowing drivers to navigate maps and ship messages whereas behind the wheel – will hit showrooms later this yr.
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Mobile Ad Breakdown
How to fluidly move from one mobile ad campaign to the next.
For maximum results, we are believers in timing mobile ad campaigns.
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As seen below in Figure A, we start with the Cannabis Wallet company logo, tag line and QR code for distribution. Figure B moves on to what a mobile pass looks like when changing the front logo and finally in Figure C, the fluid transition appears with a new tag line.
Figure A Figure B Figure C
Cannabis Wallet wanted to update its clients of the latest political U.S. news of the Hemp farm bill passing, Here is the article page used to base the latest mobile pass on:
Within a social media campaign, as many bloggers know, it is easy to adapt the cover image of the Farm Bill article, seen above. For such platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn, share features make it easy to add it onto profile pages.
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Now, changing the front of a mobile pass is just the first part of what a mobile pass can do, the back of the pass is changed to the latest article, in this case being the farm bill article and provides ways to share it through social media as seen below in Figures D, E and F.
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As a mobile ad campaign there are additional benefits as the reminder of a new article on the lock screen allowing consumers to be aware of the next campaign. This single line has emoji's so its sure to be eye catching.
You'll be surprised how well consumers react to a mobile ad campaign. When moving fluidly from one ad campaign to another, there are three parts to consider for maximum results that engage and trigger consumers. The lock screen reminder, informing the consumer of the promotion as seen in Figure G. From the the front of a mobile pass is changed to match the promotion with an image and tag line changes, seen in Figure H. The back of a mobile pass reflects the latest article, along with share features and podcast listen links.
Figure G Figure H Figure I
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The purpose: To give away as many books as possible to the soldiers and veterans who request them.
Just visit the Indie Book Collective blog (link below) from November 11th-14th to see each day's authors and join in on the blog hop. You're guaranteed to get tons of books and so will our brave men and women who serve our country with honor!"
Blog tours are a well-established route to advertise new books online: think the virtual equivalent of a book tour. This month I'll be featuring a review of one of the books offered in the 'Tour de Troops' blog tour, organised by the Indie Book Collective.


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This issues cover photo features the "Best of Show" winner from South Central Golf Equipment, West Plains, MO.
4 ft wide x 13 ft long x 5 ft tall; raised roof of cab is 5 1/2 ft tall and all steel fabrication by hand.
Cushman chassis, stretched frame rails three feet in center, with an E-Z-GO gas drivetrain. The suspension consists of gas shocks with leaf springs at front axle; air shock with leaf springs at rear axle. Custom wheels and tires from Nivel and disk brakes. Fold down ladder rack operated by gas struts. All four cab doors are completely functional, including locks. The roll-up compartment doors in the body are fully functional and fitted with usable shelves and house useable fire and rescue equipment. This one-of-a-kind fire truck also has custom hose bed made from Belgium redwood and speed lay covers. Functioning LED scene lights mounted on back wall of cab, LED warning lights and LED head and taillights. Red vinyl upholstery with golf balls and tee holders built into the dash. Golf bag attachment on rear of fire truck for those days off!


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I have no sense of direction.
It's scary and chronic. I have lived in Durham, NC, for thirteen and a half years, but only recently realized I lived in south Durham. Sure, I always knew how to get where I was going, and my GPS is my best friend next to my heating pad and my PS3, but if you asked me whether I lived in north Durham or south Durham, or perhaps in the south-south-west corner, I would have had no idea. When people tell me that something is on the west side of the county, I ask for a landmark to figure out where they're talking about.
Sometimes I think, "Oh, I'm just saying I've got a bad sense of direction like a lot of people say that bacon is as good as an orgasm and clowns are the most evil things. Sure, bacon is tasty and clowns can be creepy, but most people are just jumping on a meme." Then I get overly confident and try to find something. That's when life smacks me in the face with a wet herring and laughs at me.
No. Seriously. I have no sense of direction.
So who cares, right? I'm here to talk geek stuff, not whine about my ability to get lost in area I've spent more than half my life. But this bad direction sense manages to get me into major trouble in games.
World of Warcraft was masterfully crafted so that you organically go from one level to a slightly higher level to a slightly higher one. Only a dumbass will stumble their level 2 Orc hunter through the one bitty crack that lets you escape from n00b canyon, swim across the river, run from scary monsters that are officially level DEATH SKULL, and into Ratchet, having no idea what just happened.
I, ladies and gentlemen, am that dumbass.
Aside- I love that you don't know how powerful the high-above-you monsters are. It doesn't matter. It's just instant death.
So after my scary trip into Ratchet - and even scarier to realize I didn't know how to safely get back home to the happy place where the monsters are levels 2 and 3 and they feed me bonbons and cactus fruits - I had other adventures due to my inability to realize where I was going.
And yes, I know there's a map, and it's easy to access. But sometimes you get a feeling of exploration going on, and you know checking the map will just confirm the lurking suspicion in your mind: that you are a dumbass. Other times you will be in that special area that won't trigger the map to open up and it's like you're driving on a new road that your not-updated-in-2-years GPS is very concerned about. The bear running after you is yelling, "PLEASE DRIVE TO HIGHLIGHTED ROUTE!" and you are yelling back, "I WISH I COULD!"
I've tried to take a "short cut" several times, because clearly going in a straight line is a shorter way than going along the safe road. Only I didn't realize a couple of things. First, low level characters in high level areas serve as a beacon, a bright flashing light that is neon and it says Fresh Meat Here! to any area monsters. I was trying to level up a character by playing with a much higher level character, but I was the Boy Wonder and the scorpids were Penguin henchmen, and I got trussed up to wait for Batman more than once.
Batman is my friend...or maybe the angel who hangs out at the graveyard. The metaphor made more sense in my head. Leave me alone. And does anyone else feel bad for that angel? Her only job is to hang out at the graveyard and tell you, "Sorry, you're dead, wanna come back to life?" She's like the bathroom attendant, only you can't offer her tips as she's mopping up your pee splatter.


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This has been one of my favorite songs recently. I watched the movie "Bohemian Rhapsody" and I really liked this song. Sometimes we play this song on the bus for softball games. I definitely recommend this song and the movie to everyone, not just people who like Queen.
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jonas brothers are back?!
For those of you who don't know, the Jonas Brothers are back. They came out with a song called "Sucker," in the beginning of March. This shocked everyone. Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas' wife, Sophie Turner, Joe Jonas' fiancee, and Danielle Jonas, Joe Jonas' wife, all star in the music video for this new song. This is the first song they have come out with in 6 years. I really like this song and I definitely recommend it.
rap songs that i have been listening to recently
I have recently been listening to more rap, some old, some new.
- Speed It Up by Gunna
- 10 Feet by Juice Wrld
- Wow (Remix) by Post Malone feat. Roddy Ricch and Tyga
- Bust Down Cartier by Lil Mosey
- Yes Indeed by Lil Baby feat. Drake
- Project Dreams by Marshmello feat. Roddy Ricch
These are my favorite songs at the moment and I recommend them to everyone who likes rap music.
softball playlist
This blog is going to be about some of the music that I like to listen to before a softball game.
- Pull Up by A Boogie wit da Hoodie feat. Nav
- Lifestyle by Rich Gang
- Fast by Juice WRLD
- Slide by Calvin Harris feat. Frank Ocean and Migos
- Danger by Migos and Marshmello
These are the songs that I listen to before a game that gets me ready to play.
Oldies but Goodies
Some old songs I love are:
- Slide by Calvin Harris feat. Frank Ocean & Migos
- I'm Upset by Drake
- Young Dumb & Broke by Khalid
- Freaky Friday by Chris Brown and Lil Dicky
- Spoil My Night by Post Malone feat. Swae Lee
Some of these songs bring back good memories of summer and softball season. If you haven't listened to these songs in a while I recommend that you listen to them again.
New Country Songs of the Month
In this blog I will be talking about some of my favorite country songs so far this month.
- Rumor by Lee Brice
- Make It Sweet by Old Dominion
- Good as You by Kane Brown
- This Is It by Scotty McCreery
I have been listening to all of these songs recently and they are all very good. I recommend these to anyone who listens to country music.


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President's Pen - February, 2003
"One World, One Heart ... Building a Better Tomorrow"
Valentine's Greetings, Candlewood Lions!
Special thanks was extended to each Candlewood Lion from the grateful family of
Hero Firefighter Stephen Siller
for our $500 contribution and from the youngsters of Green Chimneys for the "magic" that our holiday party brought into their lives. Such accolades make us grateful to be Lions. Thank you, also, for your prayers and good wishes on behalf of my son-in-law,
. He recuperates well. On Saturday, March 15th each of you will be given the opportunity to tour the lions Yale Eye Research Center in New Haven at 9 AM to visibly see our fundraising dollars at work. Space is limited. Please call me to sign up. You will not be disappointed with this Lionistic experience. "An
Lion is a
Lion!" To date 16 will attend the Mid-Winter Conference On Feb. 7-9 at the Farmington Marriott, a record-breaking number! More of you are warmly invited to learn more about Lionism.
Lion-to-Be Jerry King
will lead-us in a rousing Candlewood version of "Oklahoma",
Lion Pam Ellis
will show off her square dancing moves, and
Lion "Magic Marty"
will sell us "snake oil", as we compete in the Lions
contest for the first time. Bring boots and scarves. Cowboy hats come with your registration. It should be a great hoe down. Hopefully, we will also enter the Chili Cook off and Cactus Centerpiece Competition. Candlewood welcomes
Lions-to-Be Peggy and Jerry King
who will find time in their busy theatrical retirement to be inducted on March 27th. They both conduct free concerts at convalescent homes. How Lionistic!
First Vice President Lion Lovie Bourne
and I attended the District Membership Seminar last Saturday. Each Lion is urged to invite a new member to join the world's largest service organization. Share Lionism with a friend! Bring a few prospective members to our Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Thursday, February 27 at $10 a ticket. Then, get your tables together for our major event of the year, our Mystery Dinner Theater Gala on Saturday, April5 at Anthony's Lake Club in Danbury. Come solve the murder of a master magician in his Southern mansion. Join the mystery, murder, and mayhem of "Mr. Rios' Legacy".
Happy Valentine's Day!
Dates to Remember
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Board Meeting
- 6 PM - Union Savings Bank, NF - Chinese Night
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Valentine's Breakfast
- 7:30 AM - American Pie Company, Sherman
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Wine Tasting I Cheese & Crackers
- $10 - 6-8 PM / Meeting - 8 PM
Sat. Mar. 15 -
Tour of Yale Eye Research Center
- 9AM - Meet at Exit 9 off 1-84
Sat. Apr. 5 -
Mystery Dinner Theater Gala
- 7 PM - Anthony's Lake Club -$35
Yours in Lionism,
Lion President Alice M. Hoxie
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How to Trade Activision Stock If It Hits New Lows
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 18:46:52 +0000
It's been a rough run for video game stocks, even as the stock market has been bouncing back. Of the "big three," Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) has easily been the worst performer when compared to Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA). ATVI stock is down more than 43% over the past year, compared to just 22% and 21% for TTWO and EA, respectively.But it's not just competition between the three that are causing issues, there's also Epic Games — 40% owned by Tencent (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) — which owns Fortnite. And don't even get me started on the continued momentum of the Nintendo (OTCMKTS:NTDOY) Switch.That said, Activision has some company-specific issues that have caused it to flounder more than its peers. So what can be done and where should investors turn? More importantly, what's at stake for Activision stock? First, let's discuss the elephant in the room: battle royale games.InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading Tips Activision vs. FortniteFortnite was initially released as a paid early-access title in its PvE (player versus environment) format, now dubbed "Save the World." But it wasn't until PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds kick-started battle royale into the public consciousness that Fortnite's own battle royale was born. As a free-to-play title, Fortnite racked up tens of millions of users in a relatively short span. Eventually, it found its way onto mobile as well. While not the first of its kind, Fortnite's success marked a turning point in the gaming industry. * 7 Cheap Stocks Under $5 That Could Soar This allowed the company to hit 125 million users last June and top 200 million registered users before the end of the year. That's a lot of players for one game. If you're wondering how the company makes money, it thrives off of in-game purchases. For a while, game-makers were able to sidestep the battle royale trend. But eventually, it caught up with them, Activision included.However, Activision has had some missteps since. Not only did its competitor Take-Two unveil Red Dead Redemption 2 late last year, but its own Call of Duty game was met with less enthusiasm than in year's past, despite including its own battle royale mode. To make matters worse, Electronic Arts just released a dedicated battle royale game, Apex Legends. The game should not be taken lightly, with it already hitting 50 million users in just 30 days.In January Activision announced it will no longer have the rights to its Destiny franchise as well. While some analysts were optimistic about the savings for long-term operating costs, the move dealt a blow to revenue. Trading ATVI Stock Click to Enlarge If management is able to quickly right the ship, then ATVI stock may be okay. Remember, shares are down more than 50% from the highs less than six months ago. But it's hard to say a bottom is in. Above is a six-month daily chart of ATVI stock, while below is a five-year weekly look.On the daily chart, shares are trying to put in some higher lows after that February 11th drop to $40. However, it remains under downtrend resistance (blue line) as well as the 21-day moving average. The 50-day isn't doing it any favors either. Until ATVI stock is above these marks, it's hard to get too bullish or even feel that the stock is done going down. Click to Enlarge On the weekly chart, it's more of the same. While we have Activision stock consolidating in the low $40s, it's also clear the stock has been locked in a deep downtrend.Once $45 failed to hold, it brought the $38 level into question. I want that level to hold, but it's unclear if it's strong enough to support a break of $40.Should ATVI stock lose $40, $35 could be the eventual bottoming spot, a level that was big-time support in 2016 twice before Activision went on a prolonged rally. * 3 Small- to Mid-Cap Video Game Stocks to Buy I don't have confidence in a long setup for ATVI stock at the moment. If anything, going short on a break below $40 gives bears a solid risk/reward, but we'll have to see how it sets up going forward. It still needs more time for bulls to see a quality setup in my view.Bret Kenwell is the manager and author of Future Blue Chips and is on Twitter @BretKenwell. As of this writing, Bret Kenwell did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 9 Blue-Chip Stocks That Will Lose You Money * 7 Cheap Stocks Under $5 That Could Soar * 7 Stocks Under $10 You Shouldn't Buy Compare Brokers The post How to Trade Activision Stock If It Hits New Lows appeared first on InvestorPlace.
It's Still 'Game On' for Activision Bears
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:40:23 +0000
It's not Atari (OTCMKTS:PONGF). Still, conditions remain challenging for Activision (NASDAQ:ATVI) bulls and one where bears are readying to mount another offensive strike and profitable victory in ATVI stock.Source: Shutterstock Let me explain.Let's start by reiterating what I pointed out above: ATVI stock isn't a "game over" situation like bankrupt 80's gaming sensation Atari. And as I've said before, the secular prospects for the gaming industry backed by exciting markets and an expanding and an emerging and more inclusive demographic base, certainly look strong over the long haul. But short-term hardships shouldn't be ignored either.InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsIn today's market, ATVI is feeling the heat from competition like privately held Epic Games and its free-to-play gaming sensation Fortnite, as well as peers like Take Two Interactive (NASDAQ:TTWO) and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA). And as warned in mid-November, Activision shares aren't above losing quarterly battles or beyond preventing bearish assaults in the ATVI stock price in the short-term.Now and following February's weak quarterly report and below-views guidance, combined with a weak-looking Activision stock chart, shares are once again in the bears' technical crosshairs. * 10 Hot Stocks to Buy Right Now ATVI Stock Weekly Chart Click to EnlargeOur November forecast calling for a short of ATVI near $53.50 proved spot-on with bulls failing to put up any type of fight and shares falling by an additional 25% at their recent low in mid-February. But despite an overall and unusually large correction of 53% since early October, I still see no reason to fight a friendly looking bearish trend. In fact, I see a short entry. ATVI Stock TradeIn this strategist's view, if ATVI stock trades beneath last week's doji low of $41, shares will be in position for shorting. Currently, Activision stock is trading in a two-plus week inside consolidation pattern within a larger doji. A move through $41 should serve as an early entry for a continuation trade and breakdown to new lows.For money management, if ATVI does signal a short entry I'd use $43.65 as a stop-loss. That amounts to manageable exposure of around 6.5%. It also serves to smartly (maybe) exit the position 1% above last week's doji high in the event we're overestimating Activision's bearish downside potential.On the downside, the first level of potential support is near $38.50, which maintains the 62% retracement level from ATVI's November 2012 corrective low. However, I wouldn't be too quick to take profits.With stochastics just turning lower, I believe ATVI stock bears will be gunning for $32.50 — $35. That area holds 2000's 62% Fibonacci level and weekly Bollinger band support. And given ATVI's current bearish tendencies, that price zone looks a good deal more technically compelling with regards to a meaningful low and maybe a grand finale where today's bearish trend might be completed.Disclosure: Investment accounts under Christopher Tyler's management do not currently own positions in any securities mentioned in this article. The information offered is based upon Christopher Tyler's observations and strictly intended for educational purposes only; the use of which is the responsibility of the individual. For additional options-based strategies, related musings or to ask a question, you can find and follow Chris on Twitter @Options_CAT and StockTwits. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 9 Blue-Chip Stocks That Will Lose You Money * 7 Cheap Stocks Under $5 That Could Soar * 7 Stocks Under $10 You Shouldn't Buy Compare Brokers The post Itas Still aGame Ona for Activision Bears appeared first on InvestorPlace.
Is EA the Gaming Stock to Buy Now?
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:30:19 +0000
Investorplace contributor Josh Enomoto recently highlighted the seven best video game stocks to power up your portfolio. Naturally, Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) and EA stock were one of them. Source: Electronic ArtsInvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsEnomoto knows a thing or two about this subject, having worked for Sony (NYSE:SNE) for several years in the past. His take on tech stocks is worth reading. So, before I get into the reasons why I think EA stock is worthy of your consideration, let's see what Josh had to say about the maker of Battlefield V. amongst others. "Within the development and publishing sphere, very few names have achieved the far-reaching success of Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA)," my colleague wrote on February 12. "However, no one also knows how to shoot themselves in the foot like EA. After dominating most other video game stocks, EA came crashing down due to their own hubris." * Why NOW Is the Time to Buy Gene Therapy Stocks The hubris in question: releasing Battlefield V before it was ready for prime-time game playing. Nothing hurts a stock more than failing to live up to customer expectations. Down went EA stock on the news initial Battlefield V sales weren't going to be near as robust as initially thought. Through the beginning of February, Battlefield V sold 7.3 million copies in the two months since its launch, one million less than company expectations. The good news is that EA has additions and adjustments coming that will drastically improve the gaming experience, and that's key to moving copies of the game. As Enomoto stated, it would be a mistake to think that EA won't learn from its Battlefield V misstep. I couldn't agree more. Why I Like EA StockI'll be honest. I am not a gamer. Never have been. Never will be. So, when I read an article in Barron's about how amazing Apex Legends is, Electronic Arts' new free-to-play video game, paint me skeptical. I care about revenues, cash flow, profits, and delivering a business model that's got some staying power. However, I do know from writing about Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ:ATVI) February 14, that Apex Legends is cutting into the sales of Activision's top titles, so EA must be doing something right.Furthermore, juxtaposed beside its awful launch of Battlefield V, Apex Legends' stealthlike launch February 4 appears to be a brilliant move in a segment of the video game market (free to play) that's getting more important to publishers with every passing day. "With little warning and nearly no leaks, 'Apex Legends' was announced and launched on February 4 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC," wrote Business Insider's Ben Gilbert February 15. "It's impossible to overstate how rare that is, especially from major game publishers like Electronic Arts. That the game also turned out to be a free-to-play shooter from the talented folks behind 'Call of Duty' and 'Titanfall' is even more of a surprise."Which leads me back to what Josh Enomoto said about EA learning from its mistakes. CEO Andrew Wilson and his team did. The Bottom Line on EA StockAs a result, I don't see why EA's revenues and earnings won't keep going higher in the next few quarters. Only one analyst out of 24 has a "sell" or "underweight" rating, which is something to keep in mind. * 7 Chinese Stocks to Buy for the 2019 Rebound With a valuation that's not expensive relative to its peers, I don't see why EA stock can't move well into triple digits as we move into spring and summer. As of this writing Will Ashworth did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 Big Data Stocks That Deserve a Closer Look * 7 Best Energy Funds to Outperform the Market * 5 Blue-Chip Stocks Ready to Rise Compare Brokers The post Is EA the Gaming Stock to Buy Now? appeared first on InvestorPlace.
3 Small- to Mid-Cap Video Game Stocks to Buy
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 19:40:32 +0000
The video game industry has been in a strange place since the release of Player Unknown's Battlegrounds in March 2017. Whenever an industry-wide step change takes place, it's almost always driven by a fear of missing out, or "FOMO." With PUBG, the gaming industry found "battle royale," its biggest genre hit since Minecraft. But amid all the battle royale madness, there are still appealing video game stocks to buy that don't rely on new titles within the BR genre for impressive gains.Investors just aren't paying much attention to them. And understandably so.The battle royale genre, which was popularized by Fortnite shortly after PUBG's release, has sent developers tripping over themselves to make the definitive BR title, and it has caused investors to take cash out of any video game investment threatened by Fortnite's dominance. Now, the copycats are here, and Electronic Arts (NASDAQ:EA) is up 22% so far in 2019, as it's the publisher behind trendy new battle royale contender Apex Legends.InvestorPlace – Stock Market News, Stock Advice & Trading TipsBut, as is characteristic of any "FOMO" play, the mere-exposure effect tends to lead gamers, developers and investors to all drink from the same pool of water. That is, the more popular a thing is, and the more we are exposed to that thing, the more we gravitate toward it, unconsciously or not. * 7 Chinese Stocks to Buy for the 2019 Rebound For investors, this is particularly disconcerting, as it means chasing areas of investment that have already peaked rather than making sound decisions for our long-term financial health. Think bitcoin. In response, I've put together this short, but vital, list of small- and mid-cap video game stocks that may have been overlooked. Each of these gaming stocks has a strong catalyst independent of the Fortnite/battle royale hysteria. Sea Ltd (SE): Battle Royale Meets eBaySource: Shutterstock You may not have heard of it, but Sea Ltd (NYSE:SE), the parent company of Garena, is responsible for the original mobile battle royale game, Free Fire, released around the same time as PUBG. As Garena's first in-house title, Free Fire has proven itself a monster hit. In fact, as of SE stock's most recent quarterly earnings statement, FF sports more than 350 million registered users, of whom 40 million are daily active users (DAUs). What's more, Garena's relationship with Tencent (OTCMKTS:TCEHY) has allowed SE stock to benefit from global video game sensations, including League of Legends.But all of this is just one segment of Garena's parent company, Sea Limited. In addition to digital entertainment, SE benefits greatly from e-commerce and digital financial services. In fact, its e-commerce business, Shopee, generated $3.4 billion in gross merchandise volume (GMV) and $127 million in sales for Q4, a year-over-year increase of 1,262%!Considering the success SE has had in diversifying its business, it's no wonder SE stock has nearly doubled this year. With momentum like this, it's not unusual for bullish analysts to revise their price targets, which currently average out to $24.67. Take-Two Interactive (TTWO): Playing By Its Own RulesSource: Via RockstarAside from Red Dead Redemption 2's Make It Count mode, Take-Two Interactive's (NASDAQ:TTWO) entire portfolio is free of battle royale games.In fact, TTWO's entire publishing methodology goes against modern games development … rather than releasing big tentpole titles on an annual schedule, Take-Two spends years cultivating franchises. It's the opposite of rival EA, which releases a new Call of Duty game every year without fail. And it's this alternative approach that has made Take-Two one of the best video game stocks to buy for quite some time now.TTWO's formula works, as the newest Red Dead shipped more than 23 million copies to retailers, and Q3 revenue jumped to $1.25 billion from $481 million. Further, management increased its outlook for the full year, citing a "record year" for bookings and cash. Despite this, TTWO stock is down nearly 20% year-to-date as investors had more lofty expectations. * 7 Stocks Under $10 You Shouldn't Buy Considering it has one of the most sought-after gaming portfolios in the industry, and Take-Two stock is considered a buyout target from a Big Tech company like Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) or Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), TTWO appears oversold. If it can get to the consensus price target of $124.06, that would represent a near-40% gain from its current perch. Not too shabby. Glu Mobile (GLUU): Freemium for AllSource: Shutterstock Unlike the other video game stocks on this list, Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) focuses its efforts on the freemium model of mobile gaming. Its specialty is in celebrity endorsements (think Kim Kardashian, Brittany Spears, etc.). But its latest bout of high-profile branding comes from none other than Disney (NYSE:DIS).Glu Mobile currently holds a license to develop games based on Disney and Pixar characters. And Darla Anderson, producer of the hit film Coco, has joined the board of Glu Mobile to help steer it in the right direction. Disney Sorcerer's Arena will be the first title to come out of the licensing agreement, but far from the last.Its recent strategical pivot, in fact, has led Glu Mobile back to profitability. In its most recent quarter, GLUU posted a loss of 1 cent vs. a loss of 29 cents a year ago. Revenue, too, increased by roughly $15 million in the quarter. Still, GLUU shares plummeted as forecast bookings of $88 million to $90 million fell short of expectations for $93.5 million. Consequently, GLUU stock is off 8% since Feb. 5.With a robust mobile gaming market as its tailwind, GLUU stock can run much further if its partnership with Disney takes off. And this isn't a bad spot to buy.John Kilhefner is the Deputy Managing Editor of InvestorPlace.com. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. More From InvestorPlace * 2 Toxic Pot Stocks You Should Avoid * 7 Big Data Stocks That Deserve a Closer Look * 7 Best Energy Funds to Outperform the Market * 5 Blue-Chip Stocks Ready to Rise Compare Brokers The post 3 Small- to Mid-Cap Video Game Stocks to Buy appeared first on InvestorPlace.
EA's Apex Legends May Be Retreating After a Hot Start
Tue, 05 Mar 2019 18:23:00 +0000
Fewer people seem to be watching streams of (EA)' (EA) new battler Apex Legends since its hot start. In a Tuesday note, Cowen analyst Doug Creutz cited viewer data from (AMZN)-owned (AMZN) game streaming service Twitch by way of noting that initial enthusiasm for Apex Legends has dropped since its introduction last month while other games appear to be recovering. The Fortnite-targeting Apex Legends was a surprise launch from EA, and it was released just before its last quarterly financial results were announced.
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Hog-nosed rat found in Indonesia
JAKARTA• • Researchers working in Indonesia have discovered a new species of mammal called the hog-nosed rat, named for its features that scientists said have never been seen before. The creature was found in a remote mountainous area on the island of Sulawesi in central Indonesia. As well as its large, flat, pink nose, with forward-facing nostrils similar to those of a pig, the creature has extremely large ears, a small mouth and long white front teeth.
S'pore man jailed for overstaying in JB
KUALA LUMPUR • A 28-year-old Singaporean was jailed eight months for overstaying in Johor Baru for the past four years.
Wong Pei Qin, whose passport expired in November 2011, said he lost his passport during a fight with his Thai girlfriend and had been living on the streets in Johor Baru.


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A Therapist CV should ideally reflect the person's skills, areas of expertise, certification and accomplishments. It is important to present this information in a concise manner so as to create interest in the mind of the employer. A therapist CV can be used for any kind of therapy given, provided of course, the person modifies the given template to suit his or her experience.
Sample Therapist Resume Template
Simon Jordan,
234 Bakersville Rd,
Mobile Number: 44 2343 5767
Telephone Number: 012345 86958
Career Objective
With over five years of experience as a physical therapist in various institutions I am well versed in different physical therapy routines including patient assessment, geriatrics, muscle re-education etc. Creatively inclined, I have created various new routines for patients who are injured to ensure speedy recovery.
Educational Background
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy, 2004
Work Experience
2007-Present: Physical Therapist, Kingston Hospital
- Ensured that patients are better equipped to perform daily routine tasks
- Worked with a multitude of problems, mental, physical, developmental and even occupational
- Engaged in personal physical therapy sessions with the aged and children
- Developed and designed various exercise and rehabilitation programs for patients.
- Supervised three interns
2004-2006: Physical Therapist Intern, Kingston Hospital
- Aided physical therapists in exercise regimes, transfers etc
- Handled paperwork of patients
- Liaised between the patients and the therapists
- Ensured that the therapists orders were being properly followed
- Assisted patients in perfecting their exercise regime
- All other duties as assigned
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Multilingual in French, Spanish and English
- Excellent grasp of exercise routines and physical therapy routines
- Ability to detect problem
- Created and designed new exercise routines for patients
Multi prong approach taken towards solving problems


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When Juan Guaidó raised his nation's tricolour flag in January and swore himself in as interim president to the rapturous cheers of thousands in Caracas, many hoped – and believed - President Nicolas Maduro was finally on his way out.A long-fractured opposition had reorganised, mass protests returned to the capital, and within minutes the US - followed by 50 other nations - officially recognised the National Assembly head as the country's legitimate leader.The successor of Hugo Chavez's failed socialist project, Maduro had long been in the White House's diplomatic crosshairs. The country's economy was now collapsing and an international consensus was forming that his latest elections were fraudulent. "Both the Venezuelan opposition and the US government thought this was going to be a quick win," says David Smilde, a Venezuela expert and senior fellow at the Washington Office on Latin America. But seven months on, political change has proved more elusive: despite the US' best efforts to pressure Maduro with bellicose rhetoric and waves of economic sanctions, the embattled leader holds on to power."They completely underestimated the sociology of authoritarian governments, which are often more resilient than you think," Smilde says.Last week, the US took centre stage at a Lima Group meeting to announce its latest efforts to turn the screw on Maduro. In the company of 14 other nations allied in seeking a resolution to the Venezuela crisis, it spelled out its boldest, most sweeping economic sanctions on the country to date.The executive order froze Venezuela's assets in the United States, banned entry to Venezuelan citizens aiding the dictator, and pledged to sanction foreign companies – or governments - dealing with Maduro's government.Guaidó swiftly welcomed the news. The wiry leader stressed to reporters in Caracas that the "sanctions are against Maduro, not the Venezuelan people"; items that alleviate human suffering – clothes, food and medicine – are exempt.The measures would "protect Venezuelans" from the government plundering the nation's assets, he tweeted.Predictably, Venezuela's foreign office blasted the sanctions, describing the order as "economic terrorism against the Venezuelan people" and the formalisation of "a criminal economic, financial, and commercial blockade that has already started."While the US has already imposed targeted sanctions on individuals (figures close to Maduro), specific companies, and industries, the latest measures cast the net wider. 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Lesvos participated in the Peloponnesian War, initially as an ally of Athens, but eventually became an ally of Sparta. Many cities in Lesvos were destroyed during the war and, finally, the island was dominated by the Spartans from 405 to 394 B.C. In 334 B.C., the island became part of the Macedonian Empire and, after the death of Alexander the Great, it was conquered by the Ptolemies of Egypt.
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In 88 B.C. the Romans conquered Lesvos. During the Roman period, Lesvos was prosperous and many important projects were completed: the Theatre, the Aqueduct of Moria, the mosaic floors of the villas in Top Scala and the Temple of Thermia Artemis.
The Christians arrived in Lesvos in 52 A.C. during the early and mid-Byzantine period (325-1071 B.C.), and, during the first centuries of the Christian Era, Lesvos was a commercial centre characterized by prosperity and glory. However, it was attacked and despoiled several times by the Scythians, the Vandals, the Saracens, the Catalans and the Russians.
In 1204, Lesvos was conquered by the Crusaders and it came under the domination of Baldwin, the emperor of Istanbul. In 1336, the island became again part of the Byzantine Empire. During the Byzantine Period, many monasteries were built on the island, which by then belonged to the "Province of Islands".
The Ottomans tried to occupy the Island in 1455 but did not succeed. They came back seven years later and eventually succeeded destroying most of the island killing the majority of the inhabitants. The few Christians that survived had to leave their homes and move towards the centre of the island. The situation worsened due to attacks by the French, the Venetians, the Knights of Rhodes and the Saracens. In the 1770s, the Psarians attacked Lesvos twice and destroyed two cities (Plomari and Plagia). In 1817 and 1822, the Lesviots unsuccessfully tried to revolt against the Turks.
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SEO is only one part of a successful content marketing strategy for businesses, but it is an important one. Companies that implement best practices in their SEO techniques will see a boost in their organic search traffic. Consequently, they'll see more prospects which will, in turn, produce more leads and sales. This blog is the first in a three-part series on SEO tactics that you should implement right now to see better returns from your website. Here are SEO tactics 1 through 4.
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Whenever you see a piece of content getting great inbound traffic, you'll want to come up with a strategy for repackaging and republishing it later on. In addition, any old content on your site ought to be updated – visitors to your site may perceive content with a timestamp as recent as 2014 to be old and outdated. Update your old content and include the date of the update in the post (or, alternatively, create a new post with a new timestamp and include the date of the original post in the body of the content).
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