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WSJ: Small Business Owners Fear 'Double Dip'
October 11, 2010 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on WSJ: Small Business Owners Fear 'Double Dip'
Small businesses, known for jump-starting economies, aren't upholding their reputation so well this time around, says The Wall Street Journal.
During past recessions, small firms have been the forerunners in hiring and growth, and the harbingers of recovery. But, this time, they are holding back, seemingly more than large companies — although it's debatable how much this general statement applies today to recreational vehicle arena.
The reservation appears to stem from a general uncertainty — felt by consumers and owners alike — about whether economic conditions will worsen again before they improve. Some 86% of small business owners say they are concerned about a double-dip recession, according to a survey published by Citigroup last month.
"A lot of small businesses have direct (contact) with consumers," says Stephen P.A. Brown, director of the Center for Business and Economic Research at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. "Consumer income just isn't back yet."
Consumer confidence likely won't improve until jobs return, Brown is quoted as saying in the Journal's "Money Hunt" column, but business won't hire until consumers spend more, triggering a "vicious cycle" of unemployment and slow sales.
Navistar's Already a Factor in the RV Arena
March 27, 2009 by RVBusiness · Comments Off on Navistar's Already a Factor in the RV Arena
Navistar's International Corp.'s emergence as the suitor seeking an asset buyout of Monaco Coach Corp.'s RV interests represents an extension of the engine builder's growing stake in the industry – bolstered during the past several years through acquisition and strategic partnership.
Following an initial report of a pending buyout by a "major public company," Coburg, Ore.-based Monaco revealed Thursday (March 26) that Navistar had issued a non-binding letter of intent to purchase its RV-related assets and assume certain liabilities for $50 million. Monaco, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy March 5 after a nearly two-year run of "right-sizing" to match faltering demand, reported that the companies are looking to finalize the acquisition in mid-April.
"If we are able to reach agreement, the purchase of certain Monaco assets would fit our strategy of leveraging our assets to expand our diesel business, serve the end customer and would also complement our Workhorse Custom Chassis business," stated Jack Allen, president of Navistar's North American Truck Group, a U.S. market leader in large trucks that ranks second in the production of heavy Class A trucks with 13 North American plants.
The tentative deal expands Warrenville, Ill.-based Navistar's presence in the RV industry while also adding another layer to a diversified, global portfolio that includes production of medium- and heavy-duty trucks, military vehicles, diesel engines and related components for a variety of industries.
Navistar reported net income of $234 million on revenue of $2.97 billion for its fiscal first quarter, ended Jan. 31, including $955 million in military sales – notably a contract with the U.S. government to supply MRAP armored vehicles,
In fact, Navistar currently is a player in the RV sector, perhaps more so than most people realize, looking back over the past few years:
- In mid-2005, GVW Holdings Corp., Highland Park, Ill., sold its Workhorse Custom Chassis LLC and Uptime Parts LLC subsidiaries to International Truck and Engine Corp., an operating unit of Navistar. Workhorse, Union City, Ind., is a major manufacturer of chassis for Class A motorhomes, buses and walk-in trucks. Uptime Parts, located in West Chicago, Ill., and Reno, Nev., supplies replacement and aftermarket parts for the RV, truck and bus markets that Workhorse serves.
- Monaco in January of 2007 formed a joint venture with International to manufacture rear-engine diesel chassis. Monaco and International own 49% and 51%, respectively, of the newly formed company — Custom Chassis Products LLC. Production continues at Monaco's 210,00-square-foot Roadmaster chassis plant in Elkhart, Ind., which Monaco said was not impacted by its bankruptcy announcement.
- Navistar chairman, president and CEO Daniel C. Ustian has been a Monaco board member since 2003 and has aggressively pursued complementary markets and businesses for Navistar's truck and engine lines, according to The Wall Street Journal.
- Navistar engines to date have been used in a number of motorhomes, including Damon Motor Coach's fuel-efficient 31 ½-foot Avanti Class A.


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Black Television News Channel (BTNC) will be a unique multi-platform news and information channel created for African Americans, subscription television's most dynamic, high growth, and loyal consumers.
Despite the proliferation of basic and premium cable television channels during the past two decades, the number of cable news networks dedicated to serving the nation's African American communities remains at ZERO! Black Television News Channel will be the nation's first channel to fill this significant void and provide African America viewers news, information, and educational content focused on their interests and needs, while tapping into subscription television's most profitable market.
For the first time since the civil-rights movement, Americans begin this new year with no Black-owned full-power TV stations. In 2008, there were 18 Black-owned and operated full-power TV stations, representing just 1.3 percent of all TV licenses. Today, all 18 stations are gone.
BTNC will employ a multi-platform approach that utilizes traditional linear cable and satellite service for television viewing while also introducing interactive, social-media and e-commerce features. BTNC has partnered with the nation's Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) to provide the network access to facilities, content, and subject matter expertise, as well as access to a rich and diverse pool of academic experts, authors and specialists who have agreed to serve as nightly on-air contributing analysts.
In November 2012, the Center for Economic Forecasting and Analysis at Florida State University conducted an in-depth study on the economic impact that BTNC will have on Florida A&M University's campus and host community. The study determined that BTNC would generate $33.6 million in economic stimulus each year for its host city.
BTNC will produce 14 hours of original news programming daily. Prime time (6pm – 9pm) will feature three one-hour personality driven programs. Black Television News Channel will replay its prime time block of programming from 9pm until midnight. Midnight to 6am will be sold to religious and gospel pre-paid programmers.
Each day's programming will begin with a traditional 30-minute news wheel at 6am. The news wheel will be refreshed each half hour and may feature "LIVE break-ins" and/or live weather updates. BTNC's programming will shed light on the unique social, economic, and political challenges facing many of our urban communities, engaging African Americans in the daily discourse required to meet those challenges.
BTNC founding co-managers are JC Watts, Jr. (a former congressman) and Robert Brillante (a 30-year cable TV veteran and founder of Florida's News Channel). The co-managers have invested more than $4 million, to date, and have successfully accomplished the following five objectives: 1) polled audience demand; 2) conducted 18 months of LIVE on-air programming trials; 3) built valuable content and advertising partnerships; 4) acquired critical distribution agreements; and 5) steered our nation's legislative and regulatory policy to promote a diversity of voices in cable TV programming.
The executive and management team has been carefully recruited by the co-managers to provide the company with the required expertise in the area of broadcast management, regulatory policymaking, marketing and advertising sales, engineering and broadcast equipment integration, and telecommunications and corporate law. The team is comprised of:
- Frank Watson—30-year veteran of the broadcast television, cable TV, radio and broadband industry
- Steve Pruitt—Washington, DC insider who served as the executive vice president of the United Negro College Fund and budget director for the US House of Representatives
- Evan Leo, P.A.—a member of Kellogg, Huber, Hansen, Todd, Evens and Figel Law Firm and one of Washington DC's premier telecommunications and regulatory attorneys
BTNC represents a collaborative effort of broadcast veterans, policymakers, journalists, community leaders, educators, advertising executives, and content providers. The network has partnered with SONY to equip and integrate its network operation center (NOC), studio facilities, teleport, mobile ENG infrastructure, and automated newsroom. VIZ RT will provide BTNC its advanced virtual reality television production assets. BTNC is also partnered with WorldLink Ventures, a global leader in multi-platform sales, to broker the network's remnant advertising inventory. BTNC's financial partners include Inkbridge, LLC, Enterprise Florida, and the City of Tallahassee's Economic Development Council.
The cornerstone of BTNC's business case includes the following facts about its targeted audience:
- African Americans are extremely loyal to programming and merchant promotions that speak to them. All of the top 10 rated shows among African Americans feature black cast members.
- African Americans are dissatisfied with the negative imagery and stereotyping perpetuated by mainstream media news outlets today. Of those African Americans polled nationally, 80 percent say it is "very important" to have a news channel programmed for their unique and diverse interests.
- African Americans—more than any other culture—depend on subscription television to stay informed, watching 28 percent more cable news than non-minority viewers.
- Widespread political support for the launch of the nation's first and only African American news channel has been documented and publically vocalized by state and federal regulators, lawmakers, civil rights activists, the faith community, and academia.
- African Americans, despite being subscription television's most valuable customers, are currently underserved by cable TV and satellite television programming options.
Nielsen's 2013 report on African American consumers revealed the following:
- 91% of African Americans "believe that Black (owned and produced) media is more relevant to them."
- 81% believe that "products advertised on Black media are more relevant to them."
- 77% feel that "Black media has a better understanding of the needs and issues that affect them."
- 73% believe that "Black media keeps them in touch with their heritage."
BTNC will implement a dynamic and interactive social media campaign that includes a dominant presence in social networks, advanced mobile applications for real-time delivery of news content and U-gen videos, and widespread workforce training using the network's Historical Black College and University (HCBU) partnerships and infrastructure.
BTNC has a tested and proven business model for producing and transmitting television news that has achieved unprecedented operational and economic efficiencies, producing a superior quality newscast at a fraction of the cost of existing cable news.
African Americans continue to be subscription television's most valuable customer.
- In 2013, African Americans watched 37% more TV, ordered more pay-TV and VOD services, and owned more HDTV sets than any other segment of the US population.
- African Americans spend seven hours and 17 minutes per day viewing TV, again far more than any other market segment.
- African Americans currently represent a $1 trillion dollar economy.
- African Americans spend more than $5 billion annually on subscription television services.
- Today, 43 million African Americans live in the US and the black population is growing 40 percent faster than the general population.
- $2.24 billion was spent last year on African American targeted advertising.
African Americans, who comprise roughly 13.7 percent of the general population or 43 million strong, will switch to culturally specific programming and away from non-African American oriented programming with a 250 percent greater frequency than any other consumer segment. Considerable research has been conducted over the past decade concerning the lack of African American cable programming and the predictable cry for parity from within the African American community. Much of this research appears in academic journals and media trade publications. A sampling of this research has been compiled by BTNC and is available on the network's Web site or upon request.
The book Black Still Matters by Pepper Miller illustrates how the negative imagery of African Americans by today's television news reflects only the extreme. Television news audiences see the mega-rich Black athletes and entertainers on one side and the impoverished, crime-ridden Blacks on the other. The "invisible middle", which represents the vast majority of African Americans, is today ignored and marginalized. BTNC's original programming will help eliminate the negative stereotypes that exists today in mainstream news outlets and shed light on those who find themselves in the "invisible middle."
The mission of Black Television News Channel is to produce intelligent programming that is informative, educational, entertaining, inspiring, and empowering for distribution to the network's African American audience.

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Description: The Court Improvement Program provides grants to State court systems to conduct assessments of their foster care and adoption laws and judicial processes, and to develop and implement a plan for system improvement. This Program Instruction (1) describes the requirements for States under the reauthorization of the Court Improvement Program; (2) outlines the programmatic and fiscal provisions and reporting requirements of the program; (3) specifies the application submittal and approval procedures for the program for Fiscal Years 2003 through 2006; and (4) identifies technical resources for use by State courts during the course of the program. This Program Instruction contains information collection requirements that are found in Pub. L. 103-66, as amended by Pub. L. 105-89 and Pub. L. 107-133; and pursuant to receiving a grant award. The information received will be used by the agency to ensure compliance with the statute and provide training and technical assistance to the grantees.
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The Department specifically requests comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents; including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Consideration will be given to Start Printed Page 53954comments and suggestions submitted within 60 days of this publication.Start Signature
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Healthy school lunch recipes include whole-wheat pizza roll-ups, pretzel kebabs and chicken quesadillas. Parents can also pack meat and vegetable wraps with a variety of healthy ingredients.
To make pizza roll-ups, spread pizza sauce over a whole-wheat tortilla. Add a layer of spinach, topped with the child's favorite meats and thinly sliced vegetables; chicken, mushrooms, ham and tomatoes all fit easily into roll-ups. Top with a thin layer of reduced-fat cheese, and heat in the microwave until the cheese melts. Immediately roll the tortilla into a long tube. When it cools, cut the roll into small sections.
For pretzel kebabs, make a stack of deli ham, turkey and thinly sliced cheese. Roll the stack, and spear it with one or two pretzel sticks.
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Meat and vegetable wraps are a customizable healthy school lunch option. Start with a whole-grain tortilla or flatbread. Top it with a thin layer of hummus, whole-grain mustard or light mayonnaise, and add a layer of spinach, lettuce or sprouts. Add a layer of low-sodium deli meats and cheese. Scatter additional thinly sliced vegetables over the top – try bell peppers, cucumbers, tomato or melon – and fold the wrap like a burrito for easy packing.


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According to Wikipedia:
On Rosmah Mansor:
"She married Dato' Seri Najib Tun Razak in 1987 and the couple has two children - Nooryana Najwa and Norashman Razak. In addition to them, Rosmah also has three other children - Azrene Soraya (first marriage), and two other children from her second marriage with Abdul Aziz Nong Chik."
On Najib Tun Razak:
"In 1976 Najib married Tengku Puteri Zainah Tengku Eskandar ('Kui Yie') with whom he has three children: Mohd Nizar Najib (born 1978), Mohd Nazifuddin Najib and Puteri Norlisa Najib. In 1987 he divorced Ku Yie and married Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor with whom he has two children: Mohd Norashman Najib and Nooryana Najwa Najib. This is Rosmah's second marriage as well. She has two children from her previous marriage to Farid Ismeth Emir who was a former TV news presenter and currently a general manager in a trading company."
According to an article on Stress Control, among the items on the list, the following caught my attention:
"5. If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague."
I wonder if the above rule applies in the surprising vagueness of details (especially numbers do not add up) concerning our First Couple. I am surprised nobody in our PM's overstaffed office bothered to correct the misinformation.
By the way, my sister-in-law just mentioned about her husband's complaint that some of his medical students treat Wikipedia as if it is an authoritative source for medical information!


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Save EPCOR From Privatization
From EPCARE, 7 July 1999
Fellow Activists:
In Alberta and Ontario public utilities, electircal, hydro, are being set up for privatization. Both provinces have passed legislation deregulating electricity.
This is forcing municipalities to look at privatization as a quick cash grab. It is crucial that we oppose this.
In Edmonton Alberta our city owned power and water company,EPCOR, is being threatened with privatization. City council will be meeting next week to decide on this.
I maintain the Power to the People web page covering the bid to privatize EPCOR as well as covering bids to privatize city owned utilities across Alberta and Ontario, with background and links to international campaigns opposing the privatization of electrical and water utilities.
The web site has direct links to City Council and the Mayor's email. I am hoping activists will forward this message and email city council and the Mayor showing them there is National and International opposition to privatization.
The Parkland Institute the Alberta CCPA policy think tank has produced a study debunking the Royal Banks study promoting privatization of EPCOR, which a summary of is linked to our page. The struggle to stop the privatization of EPCOR will determine our ability to oppose privatization across Canada.
EPCARE is a coalition of concerned citizens and union activists opposed to the sale of EPCOR.
It is crucial that city council get the message.
Your solidarity and support is appreciated.
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Edmontons area code is 780
An Open Letter to the Citizens of Edmonton
On Thursday July 15, 1999, City Council will debate a motion made by Mayor Smith, which would initiate the process of selling all or part of EPCOR.
Edmonton Power has served the interests of Edmontonians for nearly a century and has proven to be strategically important to the development of this city. EPCOR is a world leader in providing low-cost, reliable electricity to the individual households and large industrial consumers alike. It is a superbly managed company, a great asset and well positioned to prosper in the future. Re-regulation of the electrical power industry by the provincial government will not affect EPCOR competitive advantage.
De-regulation affects every level of employment in every sector, please share your concerns by informing your Councillor and Mayor Smith=92s office. Selling an asset such as EPCOR will not only affect the long-term financial situation of Edmontonians, it will also decrease job stability and overall security for City employees.
Please, urge City Council to act for the good of the whole and reject any motions to sell EPCOR. We encourage you, as Citizens of Edmonton, to be active in this debate. There will be a public meeting on July 13th, taking place at the Central Lions Senior Citizens Center located at 11113 Avenue and 113 Street, starting time will be 7:30 PM.
Ward 1 Councillor Leroy Chahley- Jim McDawall (E.A.)- 496-8120
Ward 2 Councillor AllanBolstad- Debbie Reschny (E.A.)- 496-8136
Ward 3 Councillor Brian Mason- Maryann Furman(E.A.)- 496-8138
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Ward 6 Councillor Terry Cavanagh- Susanne Gale (E.A.) &- Carole Cummings
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This workshop aims, through games, exercises, improvisations, discovering dramatic texts, giving game situations, to tell stories. To finally discover a singular space where imagination and creativity can be free. Play theater is play to believe or to make others believe that one is another self. The theater, which is a form of play, only starts when individuals are involved as characters in the space of fiction. Fiction propels individuals out of themselves. The workshop is based on some fundamental principles : Play is doing: before saying or learn a text, the player performs actions. Play is to advance what is already there: in fact, realize a return on the game or the stage proposed to advance it and come to a controlled game. Play is experiencing pleasure and interest: Pleasure to be moved, to laugh or cry. Play is also being respectful, caring on the part of the viewer.
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- We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. Read more – 'On Solving Problems'.
- PHP.ini Permission Problems on Windows Vista
- Installing PHP is a relatively simple task one would think. Indeed it is simple, but configuring the php.ini isn't; at least not so on Windows Vista! It is infuriating when such a relatively simple task is made inordinately complicated because of the nuances of Vista permissions. What started out as a 5 minute task took a significant number of hours searching for a suitable answer on Google, and not only by myself. Read more – 'PHP.ini Permission Problems on Windows Vista'.
- Configuring PHP with Apache on Windows Vista
- Installing PHP with Apache on Windows Vista is a relatively simple task until you try an configure the settings in php.ini. Problems can occur and stem from the fact that when you install PHP and edit the php.ini file, you need to not only be logged in as Administrator, but run the installer and Notepad text editor as Administrator. The php.ini file also needs to be located in the Windows directory. Read more – 'Configuring PHP with Apache on Windows Vista'.
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- Following on from my posts about installing Apache and ColdFusion on Vista, it is now the turn of PHP. Read more – 'Installing PHP with Apache on Windows Vista'.


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Living with the Coalition
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Four speakers explored the intentions, tensions and impact of the government in areas of major interest to members of the College, the University, and society at large.
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Professor Sir John Tooke, Vice-Provost for Health and Human Sciences and Head of the Medical School at University College London, examined the implications for the Health system.
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Professor Dame Hazel Genn, Dean of Law and Professor of Socio-Legal Studies at University College London, spoke about the Justice system.
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Professor David Eastwood, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Birmingham, member of the Browne review of university funding and former Chief Executive of the Higher Education Funding Council for England, discussed the university perspective.
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Here's a nine-day tour that provides travelers with a broad introduction to life in Cuba. Highlights include architectural tours of both modern and old Havana, a visit to a local synagogue to meet with Jewish members of the community, a lunchtime discussion with baseball player Rodolfo Puentes to learn about life as an athlete in Cuba, and a meeting with workers at a local cigar factory. Cultural highlights include visits to an artist's home studio; the Cuban Literacy Museum; Ernest Hemingway's farm home, Finca Vigía; and the National Art Museum. A city tour of Cienfuegos and a day trip to the agricultural region of Vinales are included in the itinerary.
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A new book being released about the Clintons claims Bill has a new mistress. I guess she's replaced the former mistresses who in turn replaced the interns Bill would ream in the Lincoln Bedroom while Linda Bloodworth-Thomason fingered her pudgy crotch in the corner. Bill's Secret Service detail has nicknamed the new girl 'Energizer' in reference to her nonstop fucking abilities. The book has all the super secret classified details:
"It was a warm day, and she was wearing a low cut tank top, and as she leaned over, her breasts were very exposed. They appeared to be very perky and very new and full…There was no doubt in my mind they were enhanced."
The unnamed agents claim the chick shows up pretty much any time Hillary leaves the couple's Westchester mansion to travel to sweaty Emmanuelle destinations with Anthony Weiner's wife. Fifteen years on I think we've finally reached the point where nobody blames Bill for requiring the company of women not in gunt-minimizing pantsuits. At some point, even the most ardent teetotaler hands the alcoholic a bottle so he can get some sleep.
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We know who is funding Isb 'Dharnas', says Zardari
Criticizing Shah Mehmood and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), co-chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said that power shows by political parties cannot impress him. "We cannot be misdirected just by a charity hospital and university", he said while rebuking PTI.
we cannot forget those who took part in the referendum with General Musharraf, "how can they ask for forgiveness today for their pervious actions," Zardari added.
Pakistan is not in a position to sustain unnecessary sit-ins, the situations at LOC and northern-regions of Pakistan are perturbed, Zardari said.
Giving a policy statement of PPP, Zardari noted that Pakistan is a country rich in natural resources, but it lacks the spirit of reconciliation.
Speaking on terrorism, co-Chairman PPP said that we should dread the day when terrorism takes over Pakistan, politicians should stop playing the blame game and focus on serving the people.
"Pakistan Peoples Party is leading the battle for the rights of every man, woman and children against terrorism", he said.
Asif Ali Zardari called Chairman PPP Bilwal Bhutto to address the gathering and left the stage.


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5 ways to tell a cloud poser from a cloud pro
Who would you trust more to fix your car, a licensed mechanic or a guy who once saw someone do an oil change? The choice should be simple. But surprisingly, the debate over trusting an expert versus someone who claims to be an expert happens every day across all industries, so it shouldn't be shocking that the debate rages in the cloud, too.


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Xiaomi Chinese brands is dubbed the "Apple China" launched a new wearable 'Mi Band 2' this guy who bought Mi Band 1S less the same. With a superior specification and use than comparable non-attached screen OLED, a heart rate sensor, battery 20 days, Bluetooth 4.0, and waterproof standard IP67.
Mi Band 2
First of Mi Band and can be viewed at a screen, then bravo! Comes with a tiny OLED screen features the same health care that (a measure of sleep, the walk) is also measured heart rate. The only way to improve the pace of the new more accurate.
Screen keypad, a small 0.05 mm. Cord with silicone to prevent allergies. The device can be immersed in water one meter for 30 minutes (IP67) The battery can last for 20 days to unlock your smartphone without having to use fingerprint or password. Just bring it close to the machine (probably available only Xiaomi).
For anyone interested Mi Band 2 will be available in China through the online channel on June 7 is priced at 149 yuan (about 806 baht) and because there is no branch in Thailand needed a way to "leave hungry," Take it and. iOS applications do not regret it because it can be used with the iPhone as well.


text: I suspect many of you are going to laugh at me for this, for being follish enough to use UPS, but... I moved from Edmonton to Toronto. This meant I needed a reliable, and relatively economical way to ship my collection. Now, my collection is all loose, and mostly just for my enjoyment and not meant to be kept collectors grade. I expected a little wear and tear, and I was willing to live with it. Still, I packed the boxes carefully, like I would if I was selling them and shipping through eBay. Lots of padding, items arranged to ensure a minimum of shifting, etc. I got nice sturdy boxes too, from Home Depot. Brand new. When they arrived... well, three of the boxes were fine. The rest... Well, first off they didn't all come together, despite being sent out as a single shipment. I just opened the least damaged of the rest, containing Unicron, Primus, and my Autobot Alts and Masterpieces. Optimus broke a stack, and the alts were all battered and beaten, even the ones riding in Op's trailer were damaged. Unicron seems to be alright, but Primus took some damage too. The rest of the boxes are torn, beaten, and crushed. I can't bring myself to open them yet, for fear of what I'll find. I know at least part of my collection has been destroyed by this, and that a good part of it is going to be damaged. I know I have to expect some wear and tear... paint chipping, parts popped off... but this? Pieces snapped cleanly apart, paint scraped off, transferred onto other bots, holes ripping in boxes, pieces missing (I had the good sense to bag 99% of the small pieces such as missile seperately, but now some of the parts that were snapped off have been lost). These boxes were TOSSED around, beaten and flattened and smashed and abused in a way I've never seen shipped items treated before. And since I didn't have the good sense to get insurance... I'm pooched. I'll probably post some pictures of the worst victims later on... but I just thought I should warn you all, for those like me that don't yet know... don't use UPS. Now I'm gonna go try and glue my Alts back together, and try not to cry too much.


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Chapter 7: The Labyrinth
Link folded up his map and placed it into his pouch. He tugged at his leather gauntlets, making sure that they were properly adjusted. He swung his broadsword, the blade cutting cleanly through the air. He sheathed it at his side.
"Link." Link looked up to see Prince Talius standing in his doorway. Link bowed his head slightly.
"May I help you, your Highness?"
"I'd just like you to answer a question for me. How do you plan on getting to the Labyrinth?" Link was silent. He felt like an idiot for forgetting that his horse had been killed.
"On second thought," Talius said, "let me answer it. Follow me." Link followed the Prince through the corridors to Miniras's stables. Talius led Link to a dark brown mare.
"This is Catherine," Talius said. Link stroked the mare's side.
"She's beautiful," he said.
"And she's strong and fast. Quite possibly the fastest we have." Talius grinned. "She's also yours." Link quickly looked at him.
"What?" Talius nodded. Link looked back to Catherine. "Thank you… but may I ask why?" Talius shrugged, looking back to Catherine.
"I can get myself a new one. Besides, you brought my sister back, and I felt that I should repay you, too." Link looked to the Prince again.
"Thank you."
"It was my pleasure." The Prince looked Link straight in the eyes. "Good luck out there." He started to leave, but stopped, looking back over his shoulder.
"Oh, and Link? Zelda likes flowers. I thought that you'd like to know." He left the stables.
"This is a beautiful sword," Ganon commented. Nathan didn't respond. Ganon swung Nathan's katana a few times, finally bringing it below Nathan's chin, forcing him to glare up at the King of Evil. Dragmire looked horrible, due to his continued abuse of the Triforce. Small horns were starting to protrude from the top of his head.
"It would do well serving me," Ganon said menacingly.
"No," Nathan said defiantly.
"No? Wasn't that your answer to the opportunity of saving your beloved father?" He removed the sword, Nathan looking back to the floor.
Don't listen… he thought. Just don't listen to him.
"Pitiful man. Imagine how he felt. Watching his son, whom he loved dearly, betray him." Nathan was silent, trying to suppress his wave of emotions.
"Makes me think of your friends, for some reason." Nathan maintained his stony silence. "When my men found them again. Thanks to my magic, I was able to watch it all. You should have seen their faces." Finally, Nathan looked up again.
"You're… you're lying!" he shouted. Ganon grinned maliciously.
"Princess Zelda was on her knees, begging them not to kill her. That wench put on such a pathetic display. It all ended when a Moblin broke her arm with his bare hands and strangled the life out of her."
"No… I don't believe you!" Nathan cried, looking down again.
"And that friend of yours. Was it Link? Yes, Link. It's true that he fought gallantly. Sadly for him, he was so distracted by Moblins and Goriyas that a Wizzrobe managed to hit him with a fireball." Ganon looked down on his captive. "I don't believe I've ever heard anyone scream that painfully," he whispered. Nathan looked up at the King of Evil. Tears had started streaming down his bloodied face.
"Shut up! Lies! They're lies!" He looked to the ground, sobbing. Ganon kicked Nathan across the side of his face and left the cell, the nearby Stalfo guard locking it. Nathan didn't know what to believe. But deep down, he knew that his will was weakening.
Link crept slowly through the woods; leaving Catherine tethered to a tree. A few minutes later, he was at the entrance of the Labyrinth. He could see a small stone building and concluded that there must be stairs into the dungeon itself. Not far beyond the entrance was a cliff. Around it was the ruins of an ancient temple. Large and broken marble columns were all that remained, along with a few altars and pieces of flooring. Link passed under a large archway, still cautiously surveying the area. He heard a pebble drop behind him. He quickly dove forward, a large golden-scaled Daria jumping down from the arch, striking the spot where Link had been with a large double-bladed axe. Link drew his sword, pointing it at the Daria. It was larger and deadlier looking than a Lizalfo. All it had on was a bronze scale mail tunic and studded leather bracers on its wrists and ankles. The Daria roared and attacked a second time, Link blocking the attack, and then the next. It kicked him in the stomach, sending him back against a pillar. Link dove out of the way as the Daria charged him. The pillar crumbled from the impact. Still on the ground, Link saw the silhouette of the Daria rising in the cloud of dust. He barely rolled out of the way as it jumped at him again. He got back up, blocking each of the oncoming attacks, periodically managing to get his own strikes in as well. The fight was forcing him back towards the cliff. An altar supported only by stones was behind him. Finding an opening, Link managed to chop off one of the Daria's horns. It roared in pain, and attacked again. Link rolled back over the altar, the Daria landing on top of it. Link blocked the Daria's attacks, which were becoming stronger. He kicked out one of the stones supporting the altar, causing the Daria to lose its balance. Link quickly stood up and stabbed it in the heart. It cried out in pain, dropping its axe. Link removed the blade from the creature. It slowly swung at him once more and died. Link stood there for a moment, trying to catch his breath. Wiping his brow and sheathing his sword, he found a trapdoor that led into the Labyrinth and began his descent.
Everything was dark at first, but as soon as Link closed the door, the magic within the Labyrinth came to life. The torches lighting themselves, Link could finally see what was ahead of him. At the bottom of the spiral staircase was a long corridor. It was empty save for the skeletons of previous adventurers. Link slowly walked down the cracked stone path, his footsteps echoing off the bloodstained walls. He glanced at the paintings on each, revealing the history of the Labyrinth being used to worship an ancient heathen god. Scholars believed that ancient men must have gone through the temple in an effort to prove themselves to their god. Great treasures were rumored to be there, but all who had gone there had been slain.
Link suddenly felt the ground sink a bit under his weight. Link suddenly dove and rolled forward, narrowly dodging poison darts that riddled the wall all the way back to the staircase. Link looked back to see the darts suddenly melt, steam, and evaporate in a matter of seconds, leaving no trace of their presence. He was starting to realize why many people had been slain. The Labyrinth was designed so that the mistake of one could kill many.
The hallway opened into a large circular room. Looking to his right, Link saw an armored skeleton, long dead. In one hand was a tattered leather journal. In spite of the horror of seeing this dead man, Link carefully took the journal. The pages were faded and yellow, but he could make out part of the last entry:
"All have fallen in vain, for there is no treasure here." Link couldn't read the rest, except for one last little bit: "Beware the breathing idol." The last small portion of the journal was a scribbled mess.
Link set the journal back on the ground. He wasn't here for rumored treasure; he was here for aid in the fight against Ganon. And that he knew he could find. Although, he did not know the meaning of "breathing idol."
He stepped through one of the doorways, a barred gate slamming shut behind him. Through the bars he could see the ground suddenly open into a large pit. Spikes shot from the ceiling as it quickly slammed down into the pit and slowly rose back up. Link turned around and surveyed the room he was in, which was also circular. Four torches were on the stone wall, and the remains of dead bodies were in various parts of the room. In front of the doorway ahead of Link was a single black statue of a knight. Upon closer inspection, Link saw a single word on its base: ARMOS. The statue was massive; Link only came up to its waist. He decided to squeeze past it and get through the doorway. As soon as he touched the statue, he heard a loud, high-pitched noise. A barred gate dropped in front of the doorway. Something suddenly grabbed the back of his tunic and threw him away from the statue. Link hit the ground and rolled into a wall. The statue, an Armos Knight, had stepped off of its base and was slowly walking towards him, sword raised. He quickly got to his feet, drawing his sword. Two parts of the walls opened, and two more of the knights stepped out. The original knight's armor had turned red and black, while the other two wore gray armor. The one on the right swung first. Link dove out of the way and its sword got stuck in the wall. Hoping for the best, Link struck it below the knee, finding it to be surprisingly soft. The lower half of its left leg had come off quite easily. Link was standing behind it, about to chop off the other leg. Suddenly, it managed to rip its sword out of the wall and rammed the blade through its own torso. It barely missed Link, but still managed to tear off part of his tunic. Link was amazed at his luck. Had he been just an inch to the right, the blade would have skewered him. The statue seemed to be weakened by its desperate act, and Link took the opportunity to jump on its back, chopping its head off. He jumped back right as the second gray knight slashed at him, splitting its companion in half. Link wanted to know why the red knight had stopped, but it was the least of his worries. The statue swung again. Link ducked under the attack and chopped off his opponent's hand. He slashed at its waist, chopping the knight in half. It shattered as it hit the ground. As the darts had done earlier, the statues' remains melted into nothing. Now, it was time for the true Armos Knight to make its move. Link dodged its attack and struck it in the leg. His blade bounced off, not even leaving a scratch. The knight kicked him across the room and into the wall. He rolled away from its next swing, and struck again. Nothing. Link was getting very desperate and very worried. He backed away from the Armos Knight, quite unsure of what to do next. The statue managed to kick him again, and once again Link found himself on the opposite end of the room. As he crashed, his blade knocked against the Armos Knight's base. The creature clutched its side, as if in pain. Link painfully got to his feet, the knight trying to hurry over to him. He raised his sword and plunged it into the center of the base. The knight was starting to stagger. Link ripped the sword out of the base and got out of the statue's way. The Armos Knight crashed into the wall, breaking into thousands of pieces. As its companions had done, the Armos Knight and its base melted into nothing. The gates blocking the entrance and exit lifted, and Link limped into the next room, sword ready.
Link breathed a sigh of relief at what he saw. Upon a pedestal that came up to his chest was the Triforce of Wisdom. The golden triangle was floating, not lying, and gave off a bright golden glow. Sheathing his sword, he picked up the beautiful and sacred artifact.
You have done well, Link, son of Arn, said a small voice in Link's head. It seemed to be coming from the Triforce itself. But I am not yours to hold. The image of a beautiful sword flashed in his mind. Its blade was white and its hilt dark blue. A yellow jewel was embedded below the center of the crossguard, the image of the Triforce engraved below that. Your potential lies in this, Hero of Legend. Seek the Blade of Evil's Bane. Link felt as if a cool breeze was blowing all around him, and he found himself back outside, his wounds healed. He even found his tent set up as well, and Catherine already asleep.
Now sleep, Hero, the voice whispered. Your time will soon come. Sleep… Fatigue enveloping him, Link went into his tent, lying down on his blanket. He immediately fell asleep.
"Open the gates! Link has returned! Open the gates!" Harkinian, Talius, Zelda, and Impa all went to meet Link as he arrived. The youth rode in and dismounted, the portcullis closing behind him. He took one of his saddlebags off of Catherine as servants came to attend to the mare.
"Thank you," Link said.
"Welcome back," King Harkinian said. "Come with us." Link followed the Royal Family and Zelda's attendant to a separate, private room. Link looked all four in the eyes.
"I got it," he said seriously. He reached into his bag and slowly drew out the Triforce of Wisdom. Everyone gasped. Harkinian smiled.
"My boy… this was the most rash and foolish action that I have ever seen you take." He looked at Link. "Thank you." The King began to reach for the Triforce, but stopped. He left his hand outstretched for a few moments. Everyone was quiet, wondering what the King was waiting for.
"I shouldn't do this," he finally said, lowering his arm. "Zelda… come here." Zelda slowly came to her father's side, anxious about what was going to happen. Harkinian gently took her wrist and guided her hand to the Triforce. She finally rested her hand on it, a warm, comfortable burning sensation filling her heart.
It is time, Princess Zelda, daughter of noble King Harkinian, she heard the small voice say. Suddenly, the Triforce seemed to dissolve and enter into her body. Everybody stepped back in alarm as the Princess was enveloped by a golden aura. However, it only lasted a moment.
Now we are one…
My thanks to Bioware for making Neverwinter Nights- Link's fight with the Daria ripped off NWN's intro.
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Scandal is a roller-coaster ride of a show, constantly pushing the envelope and shocking fans with its twisty turns. But Season 4 has been frustrating with its lack of interaction between most of the main characters, sinister newer characters, emphasis on B613, and more. Scandal seemed to lose its heart (i.e. Fitz and Olivia and Jake, David and Abby, Cyrus and his late husband) this season, but the crazy, chaotic final wrapped up the troubled story lines that bogged down the show this year, and ends Scandal with hope for a somewhat fresh coarse in Season 5.
Season 4 of Scandal was operatic in its highs and lows as series creator Shonda Rhimes continues to refine and redefine her characters, any preconceived notions about their races or sexual preferences, and their realities. There was Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) being held hostage, her latest fling being an assassin, First Lady Mellie's (Bellamy Young) campaign for Senate, the President Fitzgerald Grant (Tony Goldwyn) wearing his heart on his sleeve (or trigger finger) and starting a war out of love, the White House wedding of Cyrus Beene (Jeff Perry) and a male hooker, the death then resurrection of Jake Ballard (Scott Foley), and any appearance by sadistic Papa Eli Pope (who, as played by Joe Morton, makes Darth Vader look like Father of the Year material).
The ride was positively crazy this season, but also somewhat disjointed. Olivia's kidnapping produced some great acting by Washington, but dragged on far too long. The final episode was a microcosm of this season's craziness. It was also deeply sickening on so many levels.
The bad points this season were related to the whiplash chaos and unconscionable actions of Olivia's father, B613 and the people who locked her up. Those plot aspects were troubling, messy and bloody, including the incredible low bar in the last episode of [Spoiler alert] Mellie being involved with the grisly shooting of all 12 jurors sequestered on a bus (with the deed done by Huck) to ensure her Senate victory. The ghastly scene was even more disturbing that the one a few episodes before when Olivia found a former Russian agent and her grandchildren dead at her father's instigation.
A good point in the last episode (and most of this season) was the interaction between Mellie and Fitz. There were scenes of togetherness, support for each other, understanding and – boom – raw hatred.
Another high point is Morton, who is very good at being bad. He no longer tries to play daddy to Olivia and instead tries to play puppeteer, moving men into her bed, threatening the lives of any one she cares about, and everyone being blackmailed in some way for his agenda.
So how did it end, and how will it start next fall? Jake told Olivia "Goodbye," having finished his mission to protect her and acknowledging he loves her, but she loves the President. Cyrus and Mellie have been thrown out of the White House or as the President put it, "his house," for their parts in helping Papa Pope. Quinn Perkins (Katie Lowes) is threatening to kill Huck for assassinating the jurors. Eli Pope is in jail (like Al Capone, they could not pin the violence on him but got him for financial dealings). Elizabeth North (Portia de Rossi) has moved into Cyrus' old office. At the end, Olivia and Fitz were on the balcony of the White House, presumably about to go inside. So ends another crazy, trouble-filled year of the Scandal rollercoaster ride, with fresh hope for next season to start another twisted chapter.
Opinion by Dyanne Weiss
Scandal Season 4, all episodes
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By Toni Clarke
WASHINGTON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The head of the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration said on Friday it was not unduly targeting
drug companies in India, which supplies a large portion of drugs
used in the U.S., as the agency cracks down on substandard
medication from abroad.
In recent months, the FDA banned drugs and drug ingredients
from two Indian companies, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd
and Wockhardt Ltd, citing quality concerns. Some
Indian officials say the U.S. is disproportionately targeting
Indian companies for enforcement actions.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg, who recently returned
from a 10-day official visit to India, rejected those charges,
saying that her agency was simply "undertaking our required
regulatory activities" needed to protect public health in the
United States.
India supplies about 40 percent of the generic and
over-the-counter drugs consumed in the United States, making it
the second-largest supplier after Canada. Yet quality control
problems have long plagued India's drug industry, largely due to
a weak regulatory system.
In 2012, a report by India's parliament alleged collusion
between pharmaceutical firms and officials at the country's
Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), which
oversees the licensing, marketing and trials of new drugs. It
described an agency that was both chronically understaffed and
The country is trying to improve but the task facing both
local and overseas inspectors is difficult. The FDA has 12
members of staff in India, while about 500 Indian companies are
registered to export drugs to the U.S.
The FDA staff is tasked with fostering communication with
their Indian counterparts and can inspect facilities.
Dr. Amir Attaran, a professor of law and medicine at the
University of Ottawa, noted that "even if you put a huge number
of FDA staff in New Delhi, they have no legal power, no ability
to do surprise inspections, no ability to issue subpoenas or
take other measures to force a drugmaker to open its books."
"They are foreign agents in a foreign land," he said.
During Hamburg's visit, the FDA and India's Ministry of
Health and Family Welfare signed a statement of intent to
cooperate to prevent the distribution of unsafe drugs.
The statement is not binding and has no enforcement power
behind it. Among other things, the FDA agreed to inform India's
regulatory authorities before inspections so that local
inspectors can observe.
The ink on the statement was barely dry when the drug
controller general of India, G.N. Singh, said in an interview
that India would follow its own quality standards and that "the
FDA may regulate its country, but it can't regulate India on how
India has to behave or how to deliver."
Singh said his agency regularly inspects manufacturing
facilities in India and that it plans to raise the number of
inspectors to 5,000 in three to five years, from about 1,500.
"We don't recognize and are not bound by what the U.S. is
doing and is inspecting," he added.
Some observers are skeptical of India's commitment to
improving quality standards.
Last year, Ranbaxy pleaded guilty to felony U.S. charges of
shoddy manufacturing practices and data falsification and agreed
to pay $500 million in civil and criminal fines. Dinesh Thakur,
a former Ranbaxy executive who blew the whistle on the company
nearly a decade ago, said no one in the Indian government has
contacted him about the matter.
"Clearly this is not a priority for the Indian government at
the moment," he said.
The FDA may be able to ban products from individual
facilities but its ability to impose widespread restrictions on
India's drugs is limited, since the U.S. relies on them so
"The dirty little secret in all this is that we can't do
without Indian products," said Roger Bate, an economist at the
American Enterprise Institute who will moderate a congressional
briefing on global substandard and counterfeit medicines on
Wednesday. "We have to negotiate and pressure because we can't
A group of critics, including Bate, Attaran and Dr. Harry
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take up the issue of drug quality with the Indian government.
Lever plans to discuss problems he is increasingly encountering
with inferior-quality medicines.
"The Indian government needs to feel some pain on this,"
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Hamburg repeated a call she made while in India for Indian
regulators to step up their participation in discussions about
global collaboration on drug production.
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When a lot of people hear the word "investing", some of the things that come to mind are the screaming heads on CNBC going on and on. "GET OUT OF THE MARKET NOW, WE'RE ALL DOOMED", or maybe "I'M A MILLIONAIRE A HUNDRED TIMES OVER, AND YOU CAN BE TOO IF YOU JUST WATCH MY SHOW!"
It's intimidating to hear that the financial markets are meant for the strong-willed geniuses, and that everyone else is a chump. But the more I learned about what it actually meant to invest in my own future, the more I learned that it literally pays to be a mindful investor, and being a mindful investor really isn't that difficult.
Throughout my career, I've thrown a little money at my retirement accounts without paying much mind to it. I took my 401(k) up to my company match at my first job with Gannett, tossed a few bucks at my IRA. Then, I took my current job–which doesn't offer a company match– and picked some arbitrary amount to put into the 401(k) (10%, I think it was). I directed it toward a target date retirement fund and went along my merry way spending most of what was deposited in my account every two weeks.
Then I met Kathleen.
On one of our early dates, the subject of personal finance came up (Thanks, Frugal Portland, for breaking the ice!) and she asked me,"Do you max out your 401(k)?"
"How much is that?" I asked, belying my understanding of this relatively common investment process.
"$17,500." She knew the number off the top of her head.
"No," I replied, somewhat sheepishly.
"Why not?"
I paused, and then admitted, "I… I don't know." I didn't have a good reason. Because I wanted the money to spend? Because I wasn't interested in paying less in taxes? The real answer: because investing intimidated me and instant gratification was so much sweeter. Financial media makes investing sound so sophisticated. Once I started learning the mechanics of it, however, I found that smart investing isn't particularly intimidating once you get beyond the language.
The key to smart investing for the everyday person is to invest in the market as a whole for the long term, rather than trying to outsmart the market by trying to move in and out at the "right time". A number of great money writers have explored this concept to better satisfaction than I ever could. I suggest you start with JD Roth's nuts-and-bolts explanation of the simple, passive investing strategy. If that piques your interest, I highly recommend Jim Collins's Stock Series. Though detailed, it is very easy to understand. Taking the time to read the entire series will calm the inner boogeyman that is scaring you away from investing.
Today, Kathleen and I are diligent about smart investing. Here's what that means for us:
Low-cost Index Funds
Investing your money costs money. Mutual funds have people who make decisions about what to invest in, and those people are employees who are compensated for this service. The fee for this service is called the "expense ratio" and it is typically expressed as a percentage of your investment. Now, 1.05% doesn't sound like a lot of money, but in reality it adds up to tens of thousands of dollars over the course of your lifetime. It's in your best interest to find an inexpensive place where your money can grow.
Vanguard is the pioneer of the low-cost index fund (Jim Collins explains why Vanguard is unique in the financial industry). These funds don't require a manager to make decisions, so the service fees are minuscule by comparison. The go-to fund for passive investors is Vanguard's Total Stock Market Index Admiral Fund (VTSAX). The fee for this fund is 0.05%. For perspective, the 1.05% fund costs you 210 times more than VTSAX!
Maxing Out 401(k)
The tax-deferring benefits of the 401(k) are great, especially if your company matches (free money!). A 401(k) can have a huge impact on your year-end taxable income, especially helpful if you're on the cusp of a two tax brackets. Though $17,500 sounds like a lot to set aside, keep in mind it's pre-tax. If you contribute nothing, you get closer to $9,000 in cash (depending on your tax situation). After a month or two of paychecks, you won't even notice the difference in your cash account. (Note: my company uses Fidelity, not Vanguard, to manage my 401(k), so I had to explore a little bit before I found a similar, low-cost index fund.)
Maxing Out IRA
Personally, I have a Roth IRA, which means I'm ineligible for a tax deduction on the max contribution. But the fact that the gains are not taxed makes a Roth mighty attractive. I also have a traditional IRA open, so if Kathleen and my taxable income ever drops below the income deduction limit (which, for a married couple, is $95,000), we can contribute to it and get the tax benefit on the front side, instead. Since I get to choose where my IRA lives, I'm housed over at Vanguard so I can keep the money in low-cost index funds.
Non-Retirement Account
I also have cash in another account at Vanguard, the allocation of which looks similar to my Roth IRA. Now, there's no tax benefit to putting money in this account (in fact, money earned on investments is taxed at the "capital gains" rate), but there's zero financial upside to keeping the money in a regular old bank. A non-retirement account means you have your extra money working for you, while still having access to any that you might need (Kathleen and I put everything not needed for month-to-month bills into this account).
A Caveat
Nobody knows what the market is going to do in the future. Neither Jim Collins nor Jim Cramer can tell you what's going to happen. Anybody who tells you they can guarantee you a return is a liar.
It's possible the health of the economy is solid for the long-term. It's also possible that you do everything right, sock money away in all the right places, and then things turn upside down just as you're getting ready to call it a career. Crashes loom large. If you're extra pessimistic, maybe you think the entire world comes to a grinding halt as we're thrown into a post-apocalyptic world with roving gangs of bandits (but really, if that happens, then nothing you do will matter).
But the point is this: it depends on your vision for the future. Personally, in the grand scheme of things, I believe the world will be better off 40 years from now, so I'm placing my bet on the world.
Now, this is not the only opinion. There are a slew of personal (and professional) financiers who believe that individuals can routinely beat the market with savvy stock picks, and that fortunes can be willfully built through this process. My oldest friend is one of these people. But he eats, breathes, and sleeps the market. It is fun for him, and his dream is to day trade in retirement. Given his obsessive dedication to the craft, I believe he has a better chance of succeeding than most. But I don't have that kind of drive, nor do most people. So, for my future, I'm going to stick with this mindful, but simple investment strategy.
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Archive Recording: NCUA's New Field of Membership Rules: What Do They Mean for My Credit Union?
Join us for an in-depth analysis of FOM options made available by NCUA's new field of membership rules....
Archive Recording: NCUA's New Field of Membership Rules: What Do They Mean for My Credit Union?
In October 2016 NCUA approved their long-awaited amendments and revisions to the agency's field of membership (FOM) rules and regulations. This was welcomed news by many because, regardless of charter type, FOM policy still matters for every credit union in America that wants to grow. After all, new income requires new loans which require new accounts which require new members which require more eligible members which require more field of membership opportunity. The daisy chain of credit union financial success begins with field of membership.
NCUA's new FOM rules will change the potential membership eligibility playing field for all federally insured credit unions. In this webinar, former NCUA Chairman Dennis Dollar and former NCUA Chief of Staff Kirk Cuevas take an in-depth look at the history behind this rule and the practical implications for credit unions.
Subsequent to the new rules being approved NCUA also issued for comment an additional field of membership proposal. As leading experts in credit union field of membership, former NCUA Chairman Dennis Dollar and former NCUA Chief of Staff Kirk Cuevas will walk attendees through the new field of membership rules, while also identifying areas of suggested improvement on the subsequent proposed rules that NCUA could implement as part of its comment period and review process.
Don't miss out on the discussion and insights that this challenging and enlightening presentation will provide. This presentation will give any strategic minded credit union leaders the tools necessary to evaluate and respond to recent changes to the NCUA field of membership manual and analyze the true impact of potential changes on the credit union's goals.
After registering, the recording will begin, with options to download or copy.
Original Date: December 7, 2016


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The most comprehensive and easy to navigate link directory for anything related to other puzzles and brain activities - games, toys, crosswords, quizzes, trivia, IQ, math and much more.
Puzzle Prime
One of the finest puzzle collections on the internet, including many brain teasers, puzzle problems, logic video games and more. The website also features original puzzle crime stories in which you need to solve puzzles to continue reading further.
Tags: puzzle, brainteaser, problem, riddle
The Enigmatle World of Phillip Carter
A collection of mind-blowing Brain Teasers, quiz questions and psychometric tests, all designed to stretch your wits to the limit and beyond from this prolific author of puzzle books, IQ Tests and trivia quizzes.
Tags: puzzle, brainteaser, quiz, problem
The largest place in the German language Web denoted to puzzles, riddles and other brain food.


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Blueprint will be embarking on UK tour from the 1st August 2006. We are starting up in Glasgow, Scotland and will be weaving our way down the country ending in London on the 11th August 2006. Hope to see you all on the road!
Full tour Dates –
Tuesday 1st August – Glasgow/Focus – 5pm Kelvingrove skatepark – 6.30pm.www.focuspocus.co.uk
Wednesday 2nd August – Edinburgh. Bristo Sq. – 4pm.
Thursday 3rd August – Newcastle/Native – 3pm. 5 Bridges plaza – 6pm.www.nativeskatestore.co.uk
Friday 4th August – Stockton-on-Tees/Mischief. 2-5pm Redcar Skatepark.www.mischiefskatestore.com
Sunday 6th August – Liverpool/Lost Art – 1pm.
Monday 7th August – Sheffield/Story – 1pm. Leeds/The Works – 4.30pmwww.thestorystore.co.ukwww.theworksskatepark.co.uk
Tuesday 8th August – Stoke-on-Trent Plaza/Dazed – 4pm. Stoke Plaza – 6pm.www.sketchyskateboarding.co.uk
Wednesday 9th August – Guildford/Route One – 4pm. Guildford skatepark – 6pmwww.routeone.co.uk
Thursday 10th August – Southsea/Bored – 4pm.www.boredofsouthsea.co.uk
Friday 11th August – London/Slam City Skates – 4pm.www.slamcity.com
Lakai/Blueprint collaboration Tour
Last month we told you about the collaboration shoe, now here's the collaboration tour. Titled the RFPS TOUR! (That's the 'Royal Family Parcel Service'!)Sure is tour season right now!
The tour will comprise of Blueprint pro's Nick Jensen and Danny Brady hand delivering the shoes to selected skate stores in the UK. (Check with local stores for more.)
Monday, August 14th: Slam City Skates, London.
Tuesday, August 15th: Bored, Southsea.
Wednesday, August 16th: 50/50, Bristol.
Thursday, August 17th: Casino, Leicester.
Friday, August 18th: Story, Sheffield.
Saturday, August19th: Note + The Place, Manchester.


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::tapping the mike::
Is anybody out there?
Let's see if we can make this thing work.
It's been a long time, nearly two years since my last post. Sounds sort of like the beginning of a confession, doesn't it?
I'm back! Did you miss me? You might wonder whether I've been stitching. The short answer: Yes! And now for a longer answer.
I've been stitching a lot, just not finishing a lot. Those things that I've finished, I've generally given away. I've been stitching counted canvas almost exclusively, though I've done the random counted thread piece here and there. Lately, I've been doing more painted canvas, something I thought I'd never get into. But as I've learned more different stitches and techniques, I've found I rather like it.
Here's some of what I'm working on right now:
Nearly finished is a painted canvas piece I started as a shop model when I still had Scarlet Thread, the store, Chilis Small by Terri Medaris, distributed by Sundance Designs and available through your LNS. For years, it's been languishing off in a corner, waiting for me to rip out the basketweave I'd started doing for the background and decide what to do instead. I finally realized that I now know enough different stitches to tackle it, so I spent an evening frogging. This was one time I didn't say, "How hard can it be." I hate ripping out backstitch! Takes way too long. Anywhere, that brought me to this:
Ahhh. I decided to stitch the yellow and orange background with a thin thread, Pure Palette's Soy Luster, using a light-coverage stitch. I had found the perfect one in Father B's 21st Century Book of Stitches, by The Rev. Robert E. Blackburn, Jr. (which was distributed by Rainbow Gallery when I had the store and should be available through your LNS). It's called the Background Stitch and is similar to the Diagonal Tent Stitch Variation. I loved the way it allowed the background painting to show through and added an element of texture.
The next step? How to do that ribbon-like border.
I started browsing my books as well as Stitchplay Design's Building Blocks for Needlepoint, a wonderful notebook series by Carole Lake and Michael Boren that lets you play with a variety of threads while learning wonderful stitches to increase your stitch vocabulary. After my comprehensive search and conferring with a friend while we were at her chemo session, I decided on. Wait for it. Cross stitch. Yes, you read that right. The other basic, a cross stitch. I think it's working wonderfully, using one ply of Caron Collection's Watercolours, stitching each cross stitch as I go, and cutting out whatever I don't like of the overdye.
What do you think? (Funny what different lighting conditions can do to the colors. This is pretty accurate.)
So I hope to finish this very soon.
In the meantime, I have a lot of WIPs! I have three counted canvas class pieces, a couple more painted canvas pieces (maybe more), and a new counted thread piece. That's correct, a new counted thread piece. Have I got my linen groove back? We'll see. I did get it on a scroll frame and stitched a bit to be sure I could handle what I bought yesterday. I have had the pattern since I opened the shop and finally decided to get the fabric and thread. What did I select? Oh, just a piece of 40-ct linen and a skein of overdyed silk floss. Stitching one ply over two threads, using a magnifier and light. Yeah.
I'll try to be more regular in my blog posts to let you know what I'm doing on my other WIPs, including more pictures. I'll also try not to start anything new. But I make no promises. I've got a lot of new things lurking in the corners, looking at me reproachfully.


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The following column was written by Jerry Costello:
It's been 70 long years since the Four Chaplains made their immortal sacrifice in the icy waters of the North Atlantic, and it will be 70 more years–and then some–before their heroic act is even in danger of being forgotten. As a crowd of several hundred proved recently in a northern New Jersey town, enough good people are determined to keep their memory alive. And so they should. The story of the Four Chaplains is one of the most stirring to emerge from the annals of World War II, and one of the most unbelievable, too. Yet it really happened.
Night had fallen on Feb. 3, 1943, at the height of the war, and the U.S.S. Dorchester, a troop ship that was part of an Allied convoy, was ferrying 902 GIs to a U.S. base in Greenland. Then it was hit by a German U-boat's torpedo, and before long the Dorchester was sinking. Tragically, there were not enough lifejackets on board, but the chaplains assigned to the ship did their part. The four–a Catholic priest, a rabbi, and two ministers–heroically gave up their own lifejackets to struggling GIs, and went down with the ship. Only 230 troops survived. Six-hundred seventy two–including the Four Chaplains–lost their lives.
The four were remembered Feb. 3, 2013, the 70th anniversary of the Dorchester's sinking, at a Mass in St. Stephen's Church in Kearny, N.J., the last parish served by the priest–Father John P. Washington, a native of Newark.
"Father Washington and his companions did not wake up on Feb. 3, 1943, and decide that they were going to be heroes," said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, head of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services. "They were men for others with the courage of their convictions long before that day dawned."
Michael C. Gabriele, who covered the event for Catholic News Service, wrote: "Survivors reported seeing the four men gathered in prayer on the deck of the listing ship, their arms around each other, as it slipped into the water, according to historical records. The four men stayed calm amid the mayhem."
The era was one in which cooperation between clergymen of different faiths was not nearly as common as it is today, and for years the action of the Four Chaplains, in Gabriele's words, "resonated not just as an inspirational act of valor in war, but as a supreme demonstration of interfaith unity and compassion. It was a moment when four men from different religious backgrounds joined together as a single, brave quartet and answered the ultimate call of faith, sacrificing their own lives to save others."
World War II produced many stories of heroism, both individual acts and sacrifices made by many. Few matched the dramatic impact of the story of the Four Chaplains, men who are inexorably bound to each other by ties of faith, sacrifice, and incredible courage. The dedication of a statue in their memory will ensure that a new generation of Americans will continue to be inspired by the heroism they showed so long ago.


text: Driving to my field site this morning, I encountered a species that has eluded me for years: Asio flammeus, the Short-eared Owl. I've only ever heard a couple barks and watched something fly like a floppy Northern Harrier in the distance at dusk. So seeing her close up this morning made me one happy dude.


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Stiti vorba "o fotografie face cat 1000 de cuvinte"? Asadar, va prezint un poster oficial al Uniunii Europene.
This poster which was issued by the European Union, showing the Tower of Babel and carrying the slogan: "Many tongues, one voice." In case the point was lost, a crane in the background was shown rebuilding the tower. Above the Tower of Babel were shown the eurostars, but inverted, as in witchcraft, with the central points downwards.
In December 2000 they completed a new EU Parliament building in Strasbourg in France.


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Archive for cruise
Many people wish to travel to Disney land or any place related to it. Not only that, a lot of folks out there are eyeing for the cruise accommodation which they can avail if they are only wise enough to do it even sooner. This means there is a must to search for the packages so you would have an idea about the promos that are available and the things you need to prepare. Be careful in doing this.
You and your family might be done planning this and that is a good thing but you have to consider a more specific package. It would be best to give all inclusive Disney cruise packages a try since a lot of individuals have done it as well. They were satisfied with their decisions and they also had a great time with their loved ones during their stay in the cruise. Thus, you must at least consider this.
Others are too fast or hasty and that is the main reason they fail in availing a package. This could be a problem since promos like this are normally expensive. If that is the case, you must make sure the money would not be thrown to waste. So, think carefully and consider a lot of effective tips first.
Money should not worry at all since the services are in just one package. This means you would be paying only once and not several times. There may be extra charges but it does not mean you will be spending largely. You should take advantage of this for it could help you in enjoying your stay.
Accommodation is of course included in this. The rooms are present and they are not only ordinary ones. They also have comfortable linen and fabric which would aid you and your company to sleep as properly as possible. This alone is a huge perk so you must not forget to consider the benefits.
Another thing is the entertainment set. There will be television and other devices that can satisfy your needs and wants. Plus, they have stare rooms which would give you a good view of what is outside. You may be fond of sunsets or nature in general. If so, this would literally be the perfect one.
Amenities are present as well and you can use them anytime. This includes the swimming pool as an instance. Their pools are large and clean so the guests would definitely enjoy everything. It can only mean there would not be a problem during your stay. You should look forward to doing this.
Their dining areas are also luxurious so enjoyment of eating the meals is going to be satisfying. This is just one of the things you will experience but you can always explore. Never forget that you are paying or this so make sure you get the benefits you deserve. It makes good memories.
Lastly, you get to meet newer individuals. Making some friends is a part of this. So, try not to think too much and just go with the flow.


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Talking Travel with Tammi Jonas (tammois)
About the Talking Travel Series: Every month, we turn the spotlight on one Travellerspoint member to celebrate the amazing group of people who make up our travel community.
Stop by our blog to subscribe so you'll be notified whenever we publish a new interview.
This month, our featured member is Tammi Jonas (tammois), a travelling mother, a studious traveller and a well-travelled cultural theorist from Melbourne, Australia.
You're travelling with your partner and three children, what advice do you have for families on the road?
I guess the most important things we've learned from travelling with little kids are to be flexible, manage our expectations, help them predict what will be happening in the days ahead, and when all else fails, say yes to pancakes. As for expectations – in Paris we had this silly idea that we'd revisit and recapture our youthful experience of falling in love in Paris – yeah, right, 'cos that was going to happen with three kids aged four and under! So instead of long days at galleries, we plan a couple hours, and instead of lots of cafes, we picnic in parks more.
It's hard to ignore the impact of food in your life, why are you so passionate about it?
That's an interesting question. I think that you grow as a person as you see more of the world, and of course that helps mature your writing. My experience as documented on the blog has been more about living abroad than just visiting new places however, which is definitely a different kind of travel. I think when you stay longer in a place you get a better sense of how people live in that city, and it's always different.
Where's your favourite place in the world?
Wherever I am at the moment.


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|GLIF Tech in Hong Kong, small agenda change for Day 2
|Erik-Jan Bos <erik-jan.bos@xxxxxxxxxx>
|Thu, 24 Feb 2011 18:36:46 +0800
Dear GLIF Tech Community: GLIF Tech Day 1 has been fruitful and inspiring, with good presentations and discussion this morning, and a very successful many-domain many-timezone Automated GOLE demo headed by Jerry Sobieski of NORDUnet, with hard work from Vangelis and Thomas and many others from our Community over the last weeks. Thank you, for this. Tomorrow, we will start again at 9AM. Please be advised that Gigi and I changed the agenda for the morning session a tiny bit, mainly changing the order of the TFs. The updated agenda can be found at: http://www.glif.is/meetings/2011/winter/ Enjoy the evening, and see tomorrow morning! Kind regards, __ Erik-Jan.
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