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The Beautiful Game isn't for everybody. And sometimes that's ok. Funny man Russell Peters give us his take on soccer.
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Its over!!! Germany is the best soccer team on the planet. PeleLepew is nursing a hangover that's bigger than a Brazilian booty. And now its time to go back work; back to making money for other people that don't need it. It's kinda like FIFA. The world cup is a cash cow that can be milked at will, of course with proper rights. When a country's people are fed up with the situation and know they have been taken for fools, there are many ways they express that frustration. One way is to take to the streets of Brazil for the message on the wall. I don't know about you, but I like my street art simple but significant. Created by social revolutionaries that can only show you what is happening, it's up to you to open your eyes and mind and interpret the message. You don't have to have a degree or money to understand street art. Whatever you call it, graffitti, vandalism, or street art, it will be there….just like the Three Amigos.
"Wherever there is injustice, you will find us.
Wherever there is suffering, we'll be there.
Wherever liberty is threatened, you will find…"
Brazil, eff fifa, FIFA, fifa fatcats, graffiti, hangover, its over, street art, three amigos, vandalism, World Cup
1) David Luiz vs. Sideshow Bob
2) Jorge Sampaoli – Chile Coach vs Pitbull
3) Clint Dempsey vs The Godfather
4) Guillermo Ochoa – Mexico vs Jennifer Grey in Ferris Bueller
5) Juan Guillermo Cuadrado – Colombia vs The kid from Goodburger
6) Kevin De Bruyn – Belgium vs The Sherminator
7) Miroslav Klose – Germany vs Ryan Stiles "Who's Line is it Anyway"
8) Luiz Gustavo – Brazil vs Sammy Davis Jr.
9) Robocop + Captain Picard = Arjen Robben – Netherlands
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Disasters and mental health support for service providers
Whether you are a first responder, service provider, volunteer, local business owner, or employer – everyone plays a role in supporting the community to recover after a disaster.
This site provides access to mental health information to assist with supporting people and communities at risk of, or affected by, disasters. It aims to ensure services and communities are well prepared and understand how to access mental health supports quickly.
Information for service providers
- Prepare
- Respond
- Recover
- What is resilience?
- Supporting people who are more at risk
- Community preparedness
- Training for service providers
- Plans and frameworks
- Roles and functions
- Resources.
Mental health impacts of disasters
It is common for people to experience stress and grief after a disaster.
Sometimes, the impact is obvious straight away, but often it's a slow process and can have a long term impact on someone's mental health.
There can also be other impacts on people and communities, including:
- loss of loved ones
- financial stress
- social isolation
- relationship difficulties
- displacement
- loss of possessions
- impact on employment, business and livelihood.

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Van Buren Concept Art
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Van Buren Concept Art
Preview - posted by Exitium on Tue 8 February 2005, 07:34:48Tags: Fallout 3 (Van Buren)
A source of mine (who shall remain anonymous) sent me this concept art of Fallout 3/Van Buren depicting what Black Isle Studios' ill-fated game during its concept stages.
Duck & Cover has also received an image of some concept art for junktown's buildings, and No Mutants Allowed have received 2 images of their own(an in-game screenshot and some PA-51 power armor model renders) of their own, in addition to a small movie.


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Faux fur is fast becoming the fashionista's best friend. With animal rights groups like People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA, launching full-scale public relations attacks on designers who use real fur, even some of the most up-market fashion houses are passing on the mink. These days, faux fur is found at every rung of the fashion ladder. But what is faux fur, and where does it come from?
Faux fur has been around since the Great Depression. Originally, fake fur was created as a cheaper alternative to real fur, which only the upper classes could afford. Early fake fur was, well, pretty fake looking. It was mostly made from alpaca hair. In the forties and fifties, fake fur got a lot more realistic when acrylic polymers became available. These synthetic fibers were able to mimic real fur better and could also be dyed more easily.
Today, most faux fur is still made from acrylic polymers, but these fibers are enhanced with other polymers, making them modacrylics. Some manufacturers are also experimenting with natural fibers like cotton and hemp to make faux fur. Natural fiber faux fur is warmer than synthetic faux fur and more environmentally friendly.
Faux fur has a number of benefits over the real deal. For one, no animals are hurt in the production of faux fur. Trapping and farm raising animals for fur also requires many times more energy consumption than producing faux fur textiles. Additionally, faux fur is significantly cheaper and lasts longer. While faux fur isn't quite as warm as real fur, synthetic materials in outerwear can provide adequate insulation for practically any weather condition.
Lots of faux fur is made in China, and recently the Humane Society discovered that many "faux fur" jackets imported from China were in fact made from raccoon dog hair. Besides the horror of wearing your pooch's cousin as a coat, this is an example of fraud. The best way to tell if your faux fur is really faux is to look at the base of the fur and see if there is a thread backing or a skin backing. If you see skin, then your "faux fur" is a fake.
UPDATE:Clearly a hot topic and we appreciate the discussion in the comments section, though I would just add that we don't shill for anyone. First, just want to review the two sections in the article that deal with the environmental question.
1. "Natural fiber faux fur is warmer than synthetic faux fur and more environmentally friendly."
- Here we've claimed that making faux fur out of cotton or hemp is more environmentally friendly than that made of acrylic polymers.
2. "Trapping and farm raising animals for fur also requires many times more energy consumption than producing faux fur textiles."
- This statement was based on the findings of an often cited 1979 study by the Ford Motor Company comparing the energy consumption for fake vs. real fur. From the wiki on fake fur: "The energy consumption for the production of one coat made out of fake fur was given with 120 MBtu in a study of the scientific research laboratory of the automobile manufacturer Ford in 1979, compared to 433 MBtu for trapped animals and 7,965 MBtu for animals raised in fur farms." We gather that Alan doesn't think that study is credible and we're open to exploring that possibility, and doing another article.
Finally, despite Alan's generally appropriate assessment of market forces, there are in fact documented instances of real fur being sold as fake fur. See CNN's piece here: http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/02/07/dog.fur/index.html
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Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Game Table, Circa1920, PA3462
Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Game Table, Circa 1920
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Antique Chippendale Style Mahogany Game Table, Circa 1920. Very fine Mahogany game table. Elegant Chippendale style piece. It does have wear and tear and some veneer damage. Measurements when closed are 21″D x 38″W x 30″H. Measurements open are 42″D x 38″W x 30″H. From a beautiful non smoking estate near Atlanta. We buy entire showrooms and estates and liquidate them. Let us pass our savings along to you!
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I've recently run out of some products and I thought I'd do a quick review of each one for y'all and let you know what I liked and what I didn't like 💁🏻♀
🛁 First up is my Innersense Color Awakening Hairbath Shampoo:
Loved this stuff! It's super hydrating and doesn't leave my hair greasy at all. The other awesome thing I loved about this was I could go 4-6 days between washes! I purchased this product in September and I still have about 2 or 3 washes left! I would definitely repurchase, but I am going to try a different brand next and see how I like it in comparison. I'll keep y'all posted on that 😉
🌙 Crunchi Nightlight and Daylight:
Love both of these, I've already replenished them for a third time. They are definitely a little but if a splurge, but so worth it. I'm a huge Crunchi fan but I'm honestly surprised that my skin is still loving them! In the past when I would find a moisturizer I liked it would stop working about 6 months in. I'm past the 6 month mark with these babies and they are still going strong…definitely keepers!
🌊 Fitglow Beauty Sea Toning Mist:
I'm obsessed with this, and I will repurchase eventually. It's another splurge item so maybe not right away, but definitely before the hot summer months hit! It's not only a wonderful toner, is great for setting makeup or to just get a quick pick me up after a workout 🏃♀
🧴 100% Pure Body Butter:
I liked this body butter a lot, however I will not be repurchasing it because they use Japanese Honeysuckle as a preservative. Sounds innocent, but this ingredient is something I personally try and steer clear of because it naturally contains para-hydroxy benzoic acid (PHBA), which might behave in a very similar way to synthetic parabens (which themselves may mimic estrogen and act as potential hormone/endocrine system disruptors). There are better options out there, so for that reason this little dude won't be getting a refill.
💦 Last but not least is my Andalou Naturals Shower Gel. This stuff is great! I highly recommend giving it a try if you're looking to do an easy swap. The consistency is a little more watery than your typical body wash but I think that's because of all the natural ingredients in it. I would say it lathers well and smells great without having that icky scary word "fragrance" being on the label. My fave thing about this is the price, and that you can find it in Marshall's, TJMAXX, and Homegoods OR your local grocery stores. I'll be repurchasing in the future but for now I'm going to try something new out and report back to y'all 📝
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Sell your Business during an Uptick
Your business is doing well, with 2009 in the distant past. But you are also getting older and worn down from many years – maybe even decades – at the helm, with no heirs apparent to take your company over. What to do? Your menu of options is limited, though selling your company to an unrelated third party is an obvious first choice. OK, so it is now time to take the next logical step and contact a professional business advisor to learn about the selling process and to get a valuation on your company.


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Yeah, right.
Now I don't know about you, but that's not really something that has worked for me in the past. Don't get me wrong, as an oganisation enthusiast, it is an idea that appeals to me greatly. But I have discovered that it doesn't lead to the best outcome.
There are a couple of reasons I have uncovered that mean setting out a whole year at a time isn't my best method. Some things I do when under that kind of pressure. I wonder if any of these feel familiar to you:
- Thinking of a whole year in one go is HUGE and overwhelming
- Putting something down only to fill a gap/complete a list
- Judging myself for not doing what I'd said I would
- Painting myself into a corner with "plans" when life serves up other opportunities (feeling I can't take those opportunities because they weren't on the list)
- Having the Critic just sitting at my table ... she's saying "yeah right" or "try harder" and a heap of things like that.
One year ago today I was planning to go to the movies with my wife. We had a rediculous arguement, which you could say "escalated". Now, as we file for divorce, pretty much nothing about my life is as I expected it.
And I love it.
So, my method of planning works for me. It's taken a while to find it, but now I can't imagine doing it any other way. I thought I'd share it with you in case you get any of those same worries when you sit down and look at your planner for the year.
How do I want to feel at the end of this year?
For me, how I want to feel is so much more important than where I want to be or have been, what I want have, have done, or any of that stuff. Last year, I wanted to get to a point where I felt strong again. And this year, it's about feeling grown-up, and feeling that I am moving forward in a strong way. Having this as my direction shapes all the other decisions.
So fast-forward in your mind and imagine it's New Year's Eve. How do you want to be feeling when you look back at the year?
Start where you are and go as far as you can see
Don't even bother thinking about how far into the year we are. Start today. And just do as much as you can. Maybe you can plan out this week in detail, and then the thought of March is just a blank page. That's cool - it will come, and you'll have a clearer picture of it when it does.
Post landmarks
This one is my favourite. A year is a great big stretch of time, and you can start to break it into smaller parts. No, not months and seasons, but gaps of unplanned in-between planned. The first things into my diary and planner are:
- Birthdays
- Other social engagements (weddings etc)
- Public holidays
- Other ritual days I celebrate
These events form a framework from which I can start to plan out the detail of my year. Like the lines that I can then colour inside of.
Rather than thinking of my yearly plans as set in stone, I prefer to look at them as intentions. It allows more space to dream, less space for the Critic, and more room to have adventure. If there is something you want to do, include it. It doesn't have to have all the specifics this way - e.g. I intend to go to Byron Bay in May. How, when exactly, with whom ... blah blah, I'll know closer to the time. For now, that's enough.
Know Yourself
This is the best lesson I learned. Know what I can and can't do, know what I am likely to do. There is no point planning a whole heap of things in winter: my lovely old house is cold and I'm a hibernate kind of person. Rather than beat myself up for not completing planned tasks during July, I schedule in projects that can be done in front of the heater and TV. Because I know myself.
Revisit, Review and Reevaluate
This is kinda the most important part of my style of planning: if you're not going to write a whole plan, then you need to keep going back and adding to it.
It's also kinda the most awesome. You go back regularly (I'm once a month) and look at where you are and how you're feeling. Heading towards the way you want to feel? No? Then what do you want/need to do more/less of next month?
Set some new goals, release some old ones.
So, that's my philosophy to planning my year. It's about being really clear on the biggest goal, and then flexible and loving with the small stuff. I have a guiding light of how I want to feel, then a framework of key moments, and regular check ins. Oh, and my 100 Things to add some spice.
What do you think? Can you imagine this way working for you? What is your approach to planning for the year? I'd love to hear about it in the comments below.
Happy Planning!
P.P.S. Yes I use a heap of intuitive and spirit-lead woo woo when planning my year: looooove it!!!


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Arsenal last night completed a sensational last-gasp swoop for Mikel Arteta as the transfer window slammed shut.
The Gunners looked to have missed out on Arteta earlier in the night after Everton rejected a bid for their star midfielder.
But Arteta reportedly forced the issue and Arsenal reached an agreement with their Premier League rivals before the 11.0pm deadline, revealing they had signed the 29-year-old Spaniard on a four-year contract.
Yossi Benayoun also completed a season-long loan move to Arsenal from Chelsea, while the Gunners confirmed the signings yesterday of left-back Andre Santos from Fenerbahce and centre-back Per Mertesacker, who arrived from Werder Bremen.
Leaving the Emirates is Nicklas Bendtner, who last night signed a year-long loan deal with Sunderland. The move reunites him with Steve Bruce, under whom he enjoyed a successful loan period with Birmingham in 2006-07.
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Companies offer freebies as students hunker down at home
Maël Lorach, Staff Reporter
March 29, 2020
As many residents shelter-in-place and schools shift to online, multiple companies have begun offering free services to bridge the access gap. COVID-19 has disrupted the lives of many regardless of income and internet providers, and tech companies have taken notice offering temporarily free access...
Music App of the year – Youtube Music
Rodrigo Gutierrez, Staff Reporter
March 19, 2020
Youtube Music is the superior music platform out now. If you put in the decent amount of research you'll find that Apple, Spotify, Tidal, Soundcloud, and iHeartRadio are pretty much the same app. They all cost the same, their displays are identical, they have similar deals and prices, they boast...
Apple's new devices eyecatching, competitively price, but you can wait
Kathleen Quinn, Staff Reporter
September 25, 2019
The long-awaited Apple conference hosted at the Steve Jobs Theatre Sept.10, claimed a lot of new innovations, however they seemed much subtler than previous years. The biggest splash came with the reveal of two new subscription services and the new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. The first of its two...
Screen time trackers help manage device usage
Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter
December 11, 2018
Tracking how much time you spend on your phone or tablet might be the right step in decreasing our dependence on technology, and apps like Screen Time, available for both Android and iOS, can help monitor our device use and resolve this growing issue while also disciplining us to prioritize other tasks. Th...
Is the iPhone XS worth it?
Tyson Tsoi, Staff Reporter
October 10, 2018
From a financial standpoint, the new iPhone XS is not worth it, due to it not being significantly better than the iPhone 8 and iPhone X. Less than a year since Apple released the iPhone X, the tech giant recently rolled out an upgraded version of its latest product along with a unit that has a bigger...
De Anza film/TV students
Talia Alvarez, Staff Writer
February 18, 2015
De Anza film students on Feb. 2 experienced a day in Hollywood production as they assisted in the filming of director Danny Boyle's new Steve Job's biopic. Edoardo De Armas, Michael Hilde, Isis Saucedo, Bharpur Singh and Erika Svensson participated as paid production assistants where they got...
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Bojana Cvijic, Staff Writer
February 6, 2015
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At the end of October, Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook publicly came out of the closet as a gay man. Cook wrote in Businessweek, "Throughout my professional life, I've tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don't seek to draw attention to myself.I'm proud to be...
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Apple innovates its way around paying billions in taxes: But who's footing the bill?
Russell Green, Staff Writer
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Lodge Park Drive, Evesham, WR11 3JY
£599,950 Guide Price
Property Features
- Spacious Detached Family Home
- Stunningly Presented
- Remaindere NHBC Certificate
- Double Garage and Off Road Parking
- Corner Plot
- Five Good Size Bedrooms
- Three Bathrooms
- Three Reception Rooms
- Stunning Kitchen Diner
Property SummaryAn immaculate and spacious five-bedroom, three-bathroom executive detached family home presented in show home condition. The property benefits from a double garage, driveway parking and is in a good size corner plot.
This property has an enviable fully fitted open plan kitchen diner/family room, certainly the heart of the home, with quality appliances and work surfaces, doors opening onto the garden and a separate utility room. Further downstairs accommodation comprises a spacious entrance hall, two further sitting rooms, an office and a WC.
Upstairs is the master suite with en suite and dressing area, guest bedroom with en suite, two further double bedrooms, a good size single bedroom, family bathroom and a galleried landing.
A must-see family home offering impressive accommodation with No Onward Chain.
The old riverside market town of Evesham is situated in the centre of the famous horticultural Vale of Evesham, which has attractive countryside from the tranquil banks of the River Avon to the undulating hills and peaceful wooded slopes of the Cotswolds.
Evesham is located roughly equidistant between Worcester, Cheltenham and Stratford-upon-Avon and is 8 miles from Broadway. As well as a railway station that has services to Oxford, London Paddington, Worcester and Hereford, the area has excellent communications with the M5, M40 and M42 networks.
Evesham provides good shopping, sports and recreational facilities such as a restored art deco cinema. It offers a range of excellent schools for all ages and is home to many good restaurants and public houses.


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June 27, 2017
CITGO Freedom Over Texas July 4th Celebration
DNCE and Special Guest Hunter Hayes
***Volunteers Needed***
Help Houston celebrate our nation's birthday on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 4 - 10 p.m. Celebrating 30 years of July 4th music, fireworks and fanfare on Buffalo Bayou, Houston's signature patriotic event - CITGO Freedom Over Texas - will turn it WAY up with live performances, family activities and stunning pyrotechnics Tuesday, July 4th from 4 - 10 p.m. For the first time in the event's history, the celebration will kick off with a patriotic tribute by the United States Air Force Band of the West. GrammyR-nominated and CMA-winning artist, HUNTER HAYES will follow before multi-platinum selling, 2016 MTV Video Music Award-winning DNCE takes the stage. As is tradition, the evening will conclude with a spectacular blast of fireworks thanks to CITGO who has provided the finale since 2015. This year, CITGO signed on as a dual sponsor providing both the pyrotechnics and titling the event for the next three years. For more details visit www.FreedomOverTexas.org.
We need your help to make this year's celebration the best ever. Sign up to volunteer at: https://www.houstontx.gov/july4/volunteer2017.html. Volunteers get in free and receive free parking, a t-shirt, refreshments and more!
General admission tickets are available online for $8 per person until midnight, Monday, July 3, 2017 (children 5 and under are free with a paid adult). On Tuesday, July 4, tickets will be $10 online and at the gate admission booths. #thingstodoinhouston #FreedomOverTX
Produced by the Mayor's Office of Special Events
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Circular Economy - Programme 2019-2014
Our proposals:
- Stimulate the provision of goods and services that are renewable and sustainable
- Stop plastic-based pollution and reduce waste in general
- Move towards sustainable consumption and government spending
Truly kick-start the circular economy, by stimulating the provision of goods and services that are renewable and sustainable. This will be done by harmonizing tax incentives, speeding up the regulatory processes and providing funds to rethink the design and digitalisation of organisations, goods and services.
Why ? Over the last decades, we have become used to consuming products with no regard to the end of their life cycle. As man-made trash is becoming increasingly visible wherever we go and whatever we eat, Volt believes it is time to move towards a more circular economy and truly speak of products life 'cycles'.
How ? Much has been done already to remove regulatory barriers in European countries. However, a fully circular economy is hampered because the regulatory system has not been adjusted accordingly. We will introduce a proposal for new legislation that focuses on the conditions for such a new regulatory system. A new system will operate on the basis of two conditions: 1) That it internalises environmental costs and the value of recuperation of strategic materials, 2) That it stimulates the design for circularity through extended producer responsibility. To ensure that the proposal will truly address current barriers for businesses to comply with the circular economy, a committee will be established to research how the new regulatory system should be designed. In addition, we will introduce a proposal to amend Directive 94/62 on packaging waste to include minimum harmonisation across European countries to standardise packaging of non-consumer products, beyond shipping containers and euro-palettes, and introduce reusable packaging on the last mile.
Funding We will fund research into the best ways to adjust the regulatory system relying on the LIFE programme.
Stop plastic-based pollution and reduce waste in general, by taxing the use of plastic, single-use products and polluted recyclables, and by banning the export of waste into non-EU countries.
Why ? As the world is literally drowning in trash, more ambitious efforts should be undertaken to significantly reduce packaging or preserve and recycle a larger share of it. Contamination of recyclables is as much of a problem as the inability to properly sort and reuse mixed material packaging, as non-EU countries are no longer willing to import EU trash. Volt believes it is time to act.
How ? We will ensure that plastic waste is decreased to a minimum so that the recycling target of 55% is reached by 2030, as outlined in the EU Plastic Strategy 2018 and the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive, by focussing on the role of businesses in recycling plastic. We will introduce a proposal to strengthen Extended Producer Responsibility legislation and facilitate the sharing of best practices to support efforts to make recycling profitable. On top of that, we will ensure that European countries work together to set an example with respect to the reduction of waste beyond the border. A programme similar to Horizon 2020 will be established with the aim to support projects such as cleaning up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
Funding The LIFE programme will be used to gather best practices with respect to making recycling become profitable for businesses.
Move towards sustainable consumption and government spending, by introducing a Circular Economy Label, by adopting a green public procurement standard and by supporting resource sharing and product longevity.
Why ? Current product regulations set high standards for quality, but more emphasis should be put on the importance of the longevity of a product. From cars and cellphones to clothes, we have become accustomed to replacing products in short intervals, often throwing still perfectly usable items away.
How ? We will introduce a CCE Label that adds 'circularity' to safety, health and environmental protection, in a similar fashion to the introduction of the EU eco-label. In addition, we will push for a system that rewards longevity and right-to-repair over just a two year guarantee by introducing minimum standards applicable in all countries in the EU, requiring manufacturers to make products more easily repairable.
Funding Not applicable, this proposal bears no cost for the EU budget.


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Shiny Circus
Explore math concepts
Shiny Circus is an educational learning app to introduce mathematical concepts in a fun and engaging way. Kids will begin to identify measurement qualities and their relationships.
Perfect for ages 4-6.
Learn through play
Through creative play, children respond to vocal prompts as they dress and sort objects by appearance. The educational based games allow users to experiment with weight and distance.
Discover at the circus
Shiny Circus is also an interactive read-along storybook. Packed full of educational features, children will learn and play with Charlie and his new circus friends.
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Danielle Deavens '16 and Connor DelPrete '16 will earn summer grants and scholarships.
Two students in Elon University's School of Communications have been selected for this summer's Scripps Howard Foundation's 2015 Internship and Scholarship Program.
Danielle Deavens '16 and Connor DelPrete '16 will both receive a $3,000 summer grant, along with a $500 scholarship for the fall 2015 semester.
Deavens, a journalism and English double major from Farmington, Connecticut, will intern at Essence magazine in New York. A member of the communications and English honors societies, Lambda Pi Eta and Sigma Tau Delta, she currently works as a senior reporter for The Pendulum.
Additionally, Deavens is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and an active leader in the Greek life community at Elon. She is passionate about writing and editing, but also enjoys music and cooking in her free time. Upon graduation, Deavens plans to pursue a career in magazine journalism. In summer 2014, she interned with Hartford Magazine, a lifestyle publication in Connecticut.
Associate Professor Michael Skube counts Deavens among the most talented and ambitious students he's taught in 13 years in higher education.
"She is insatiably curious, committed to the journalist's craft, and eager for constructive criticism," Skube said. "I am certain she has the potential not simply to work in journalism, but to rise to a high level of responsibility."
Added Pendulum adviser Colin Donohue, "When thinking about Danielle as a journalist and reporter, the three P's come to mind: poise, preparation and professionalism. She is a thoughtful student with a sharp mind and an ability to relate to people. She writes richly and deeply because of how well she interviews and researches."
A broadcast journalism and statistics double major from Annapolis, Maryland, DelPrete plans to intern at Newseum, an interactive museum of news and journalism in Washington, D.C. He will serve as a technical operations intern. DelPrete said he hopes his Newseum internship will provide him with a better understanding of the control room and all of the details that go into making a large-scale production.
Heading into his senior year, DelPrete has been named the host for the 2015-16 season of "One on One Sports," a student-run sports debate show. Additionally, he is also an active member of Delta Upsilon, a social fraternity.
"Connor has a reserved personality that can mask his drive and ability until you see him in action," said Gerald Gibson, an assistant professor of communications. "He embraces each task or challenge with enthusiasm, refusing to stop until he's certain that the result you see is the absolute best of which he is capable. He also has a sly sense of humor that he reveals only after you've known him for awhile."
The Scripps Howard Foundation is the corporate foundation of The E. W. Scripps Company. The foundation states its mission is to "advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development."


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The following column appeared in the January 14 edition of the Calgary Herald.
On Monday, your City Council made one of the most important decisions of
our term when we decided to adopt a new off-site levy bylaw. This is big.
It will fundamentally change how we pay for growth in this city, mostly
ending what I've been calling a "sprawl subsidy".
Despite the current economic situation, Calgary is growing… fast. Over the
last four years, we added more than 130,000 people. That's like adding the
entire city of Red Deer and half of Medicine Hat. All those new people need
roads and transit and emergency protection and libraries and recreation
centres and access to safe clean water.
Growth is good, but it has to be well-managed to create a financially,
environmentally, and socially sustainable future. For too long, we've been
mortgaging our future – either building new neighbourhoods without the
facilities and infrastructure needed to be complete communities, or taking
out debt to build things without a solid plan on how to pay it back.
When a new community is built, the developer pays for the infrastructure
that is specific to that community. This includes the roads, street lights,
water, and sewer systems (among other things) inside the community. Most
developers pass these infrastructure costs along to the home buyer, which
essentially results in residents paying for the community in which they
live. People who live in other parts of the city are not affected by these
However, each new community or development has an impact on infrastructure
outside of its specific borders – causing more demand on things like major
bridges and interchanges leading into and out of the neighbourhood,
wastewater lift stations, wet and dry ponds, and traffic signals on major
roadways. For many years, all Calgary taxpayers, regardless of whether or
not they were directly affected by the development, bore the cost of growth
on much of this off-site infrastructure and these costs were distributed
among all taxpayers.
This is why, for example, your water bills have increased; for ten years,
the City did not ask developers to contribute to our water and wastewater
costs, meaning we all had to foot the bill for very expensive
I didn't think that this kind of subsidy was fair and so, in 2011, shortly
after taking office, I asked Administration to work with industry to come
up with a way to recover some of these costs. We came to an agreement and
started collecting some of these funds at that time.
But this was only a first step in recovering the true cost of growth. All
Calgarians continued to subsidize the development of new suburban
communities. In 2012, this subsidy cost Calgarians approximately
$33,000,000 annually in lost revenue. That's why I based a large part of my
2013 re-election campaign on this very issue.
For the last year, many people have worked hard to create a new method of
calculating off-site levies to ensure that we can keep up with the costs of
serving all of our new citizens. City Administration collaborated with
industry to find a process that was fair to everyone—especially all
citizens. And on Monday, Council unanimously passed these changes.
This means that we have fundamentally ended the development subsidy. For
the first time, growth in all parts of the city will now compete on a level
playing field, allowing for the market to work and homebuyers to see the
true costs of their homes. It also means that, pending further Council
decision, we will be able to mitigate future increases in your water and
wastewater bills.
It took a lot of work from a lot of people to get here. Thanks to the
development industry for coming to the table with open minds and open
hearts, and helping craft a new, better relationship. And, as always, my
gratitude goes to my colleagues on Council and in The City for their
excellent work on this file and on making this place better for citizens
every day.
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This story is an example of how we continue to work together to make Calgary a modern and efficient government focused on making life better for Calgarians every day. That means putting the citizen at the centre of everything we do.


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Finnish Fan Film
October 7, 2005
I'm just in the middle of downloading this fan-made Finnish spoof of Star Trek and Babylon 5 and I thought I'd share the link.
Ah, yes, I'd be throwing the horns, too!
Posted by Jonah at October 7, 2005 11:34 AM
a slight detour but....
thought you might enjoy this one friend. the leader of the most powerfull nation on earth is hearing voices. let's just hope they keep him away from the button eh......
Posted by: eelz at October 7, 2005 12:21 PM
Mr Shaath, the Palestinian foreign minister in 2003, claims Mr Bush told him and other delegates that he was spoken to by God over his plans for war.
He told the film-makers: "President Bush said to all of us: 'I'm driven with a mission from God.'
The President went on to tell the Palestinian delegation "We're putting the band back together. We got everybody but Matt guitar Murphy and Blue Lou and we're getting them next. If you say no, Condi and I will come here to try and broker a settlement every day of the week."
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I wrote this for last Fall's KZSU program guide, so if you're not in the listening area of KZSU you probably didn't see this. Enjoy.
Before you ask - I'm nixing Led Zeppelin, AC/DC (both swell bands but they just got played on 500 different stations as I wrote this). Aerosmith also loses 'cause this is KZSU not VH-1, alright?!? This period of '68-'79, deals with some real grey areas. Where does the proto-metal come in the hard blues rock, prog or psych go out (or vice-versa)? Here's some obvious choices and some of the not-so obvious.
1. Blue Cheer – Vincebus Eruptum – (Vertigo, 1968) These S.F. hippies, strangely gave way to some Heavy Metal (see St. Vitus), Heavy Psych (see High Rise) and even Grunge Rock (see Mudhoney)
2. Black Sabbath – Black Sabbath (Warner Bros, 13th February 1970) Dark, dread, doom and undeniably the truest, purest origin of HEAVY METAL - end of debate!
3. November - En Ny Tid Är Här (Sonet, 1970) Only a few months after Sabbath (or one can surmise). An amazing mix of Cream's blues swagger, Tony Iommi's guitar tone, big bass and wild drumming. All but one song in Swedish but these guys play the international language of badass.
4 & 4 1/2 Pentagram – First Daze Here Too (various recordings 1973-76, Relapse reissue, 2006) & Bedemon – Child Of Darkness (recordings from 1973-74, Black Widow reissue, 2004). There's legendary and virtually unknown but Pentagram and Bedemon are both. First Pentagram – who paint in bits of Blue (Cheer) and Black (Sabbath) but definitely create something of their own. Both Pentagram and Bedemon made it even darker, managing to still crush on a limited recording budget. Bedemon features the stunning guitar/vocal work of Randy Palmer. (He joined Pentagram in 1974). Pentagram still exists today in some form or another and it's can be seen in things like the label 20 Buck Spin, local tribute act Parallelogram and even Arnelli's Pizza.
5. Deep Purple – In Rock (Warner Bros., 1970) Bombastic and very over the top heavy rawk legends that knew how to jam AND write really great songs. Plus, NO "Smoke on the Water".
6. Nazereth – Razamanaz (A&M, 1973, Reissued 2007) While mostly a heavy blues rock album (lots o' swagger n' slide guitar) - the reissue has 4 bonus tracks were probably "too heavy" for '73. In a fair world, Guns N' Roses would be only known for a dodgy ballad and Nazereth would be mega-huge. Vocalist Dan Caffery puts the "whiskey" in "whiskey soaked voice".
7. Thin Lizzy – Jailbreak (Mercury, 1976) Granted it's the one with the 3 big hits but also it has "Emerald" which is one massive riff and next to the Scorpions & 'Priest (+ 'Maiden a few years later) some of the earliest and greatest dual guitar harmonies.
8. Judas Priest – Sad Wings of Destiny (Gull, 1976) In a word: Intensity. This kicks off what we will hear a lot of in the 80's: huge sound, extreme sharp guitars & screamin' vocals (done the right way) and 100% energy.
9. Scorpions – Taken By Force (Mercury, 1977) Killer, pre-MTV Scorps with the deadly guitar duo of Rudolph Schenker and Uli Jon Roth. So many great songs that scream "heavy rock und fuggin' roll".
10. Motörhead – Motörhead (Chiswick, 1977) The first band loved by metalheads and punks. British, lawn killin' speed freaks that were truly the first "extreme metal" band. Still continuing to outlast every lame trend.
11. Rainbow – Long Live Rock N' Roll (Polydor, 1978) There's something about pairing the guitar virtuoso Ritchie Blackmore (Deep Purple) and very commanding vocals of Ronnie James Dio (later of Black Sabbath/Heaven and Hell, Dio) that makes this work to near perfection on every song.
12. Heavy Load – Full Speed At High Level (Heavy Sounds, 1978) These Swedes got a jump start on the UK's New Wave of British Heavy Metal by playing some galloping riffs (with only one guitar!?) with off-metered vocals. There's even a near speed metal tune about Vikings!
13. UFO – Strangers In The Night (Chrysalis, 1979) Near perfect live album from that just screams "arena rock perfection".
Honorable mentions:
High Tide – Sea Shanties (Liberty, 1969) Mostly good, very "jammy", skating away on the thin lines connecting prog, hard psych and proto-metal.
Crazy World Of Arthur Brown – Crazy World Of Arthur Brown (Mercury, 1969) "I Am The God of Hellfire!" is the first thing you hear which makes it's pretty shocking but not far off in the zeitgeist of Manson and Vietnam. Brown's vocal histrionics that put him ahead of his time.
Sir Lord Baltimore – Kingdom Come (Polygram, 1970) Bombastic stuff from the UK, with a faster, looser and wilders than Zeppelin feeling.
Lucifer Was – Underground And Beyond – Very interesting Norwegian Tull/Sabbath-ish proto-uh…folk-metal rockers. (Record Heaven, 1971, reissued 1997)
Accept – Accept (Brain, 1979) Pretty solid debut for these soon to be highly influential but often unheralded German bangers.
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Birth of the Beast: A Basic History of Heavy Metal – Chapter I: 1968-79
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Vinyl, Fiberglass or Wood? Which Window Material is Best for your Home?
When it comes to finding the ideal replacement window for your home, there are many features to examine. From style to price to intended usage, the options available for windows can seem overwhelming.
Some buyers decide that a window reflecting their house's architectural or interior design is their top priority. Others place more emphasis on the window's features, such as energy efficiency. The type of glass may also play a role in the decision.
However, a common area homeowners might not have considered when planning to add new windows is the kind of material used in a window frame and sash.
Vinyl, fiberglass and wood are the three most commonly used materials in frames and sashes. Each material type has specific advantages and disadvantages. Homeowners should factor them into their decision when buying a new or replacement home window. Here are important points to consider about different window materials:
Vinyl Windows
The most economical of window materials, vinyl windows present flexible style choices that include many of the same features available in more expensive windows.Pros:
- Energy Efficient
- Design Flexibility
Vinyl windows bring a wide selection of options so you can find a window that suits your home's design. Rather than staining or treating the frame, vinyl frames are built in the color you prefer when they're constructed at the factory. That means a lower likelihood of fading, chipping or peeling paint.
- Low Maintenance
When it comes to vinyl windows, you don't have to do much once they're installed. Just keep them clean! Normally a basic garden hose, soft cloth and, if needed, non-abrasive cleansers will do the trick.
While most modern windows have a strong focus on energy efficiency, vinyl windows contain some of the best protections against gaps and leaks in window frames. Because they are made from a synthetic material, vinyl windows can be easily welded at the seams and many vinyl windows include steel-reinforced interlocking window sashes to increase energy efficiency and create added wind resistance.
- Perceived Quality
Considering its inexpensive price compared to other material types, many might think vinyl windows are unable to stand the test of time. But durability is paramount when it comes to Pella vinyl windows. Pella tests their vinyl windows thoroughly. Window designs are submitted to laboratory cycle testing. During this testing process, the window's function is operated thousands of times to show durability on everything from the window hardware to the frame structure. Then, tests analyzing air, water and thermal factors make sure that vinyl frames can fight weather challenges while keeping your home protected. It all results in a window that is robust and sturdy, with fade resistance and stylish exterior colors.
- Environmental Impact
There's no way around it. Vinyl windows are not built from natural materials. Over the years, vinyl windows have come under attack over the chemical basis of the vinyl material used in frame production. But vinyl window creation has come a long way in recent years. Windows such as Pella's 350 Series, 250 Series and Encompass by Pella feature frames made from advanced polymers that are performance-tested for excellent weathering and durability that keeps families safe and healthy.
Fiberglass Windows
Fiberglass windows bring a stronger option than vinyl windows, and don't expand or contract when conducting heat and cold.Pros
- Increased Energy Efficiency
Fiberglass windows can provide significant increases in energy efficiency in contrast to vinyl windows. Pella's Impervia fiberglass windows offer energy-efficient options that meet or exceed ENERGY STAR® guidelines throughout the country*. Including optional foam-insulated frames, Impervia can provide even stronger protection against extreme conditions.
- Composite Strength
Some of the increased energy efficiency in fiberglass windows comes from composite materials used in the frame's construction. As the name "fiberglass" implies, glass has long been a component of fiberglass window frames. But recently engineered composites, such as Pella's Duracast® material, don't rely on the old glass particles, combining layers of materials to build even more strength.
- Color and Texture Options
From a variety of colors to finishes that create the appearance of real wood, fiberglass windows offer choices that fit any home's style. Finishes can be baked into the frame at the factory to create colors that may endure for years. Fiberglass windows can also feature a resilient powder-coat finish that creates windows with a texture that has the appearance of real wood grain.
- Cost
While they are a more cost-effective way to get the look of wood windows into your home, fiberglass windows are more expensive than vinyl windows. That makes them a significantly longer-term investment the beauty of your home. But the impact on your curb appeal won't hurt if you're looking to sell your home down the road.
- Not Quite Traditional
For some houses, only wood will do. Despite improvements in finishing techniques and the flexibility to be painted, fiberglass frames will likely not satisfy the needs of homeowners looking to reflect a traditional or historic look in their house. Particularly when looking to match natural wood grain, fiberglass windows are not the best choice.
Wood Windows
For those with older, more traditional homes, there's no match for wood-framed windows. There are numerous reasons to choose real wood.Pros
- Classic and Contemporary Style
Genuine wood has a natural look and feel that is unlike any other kind of material. From traditional dark woods, like mahogany and maple, to lighter woods, such as oak, pine and cherry wood, an array of options can highlight the look of any home. It isn't solely older, traditional homes that benefit from the appearance of wood windows. Sleek and modern black wood window frames are one of the hottest trends in interior design right now.
- A Natural Insulator
Wood frames help keep things comfortable in a home far better than almost any other type of window. That can help homes stay warm in the winter and protected from the heat in the summer and can save homeowners money on utility bills any time of the year.
- Protection from Sound and Weather
Wood-framed windows feature the thickest, most dense material for window frames. The heft of wood also offers increased defense against outside noise, as thicker wood will dampen more outdoor noises than other type of window frames.
- Cost
Exceptional materials come with top-of-the-line prices. Wood frames usually have a greater initial cost than vinyl or fiberglass options. However, know that properly maintained wood frames can last much longer than most other styles. They also bring a tremendous asses to home resale value. And for homeowners who need to match their home's traditional architecture, the benefits of wood frames are unbeatable.
- Need for Treatment
Wood window frames can suffer from damage if left untreated. That's why it's vital to check that wooden replacement windows come treated before installation. All of Pella's wood windows come with EnduraGuard® wood protection, an advanced formula that protects against the effects of moisture. EnduraGuard helps ensure enhanced protection from the impact from moisture, decay, termites, mold and mildew on every exterior wood surface of our windows.
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Debbie Burgin
Divorce coach and author, 'The Joy of Ex'
I recently wrote this for my daughters, who are 20 and 24. One said she wanted to frame it, the other said she loved it, and both suggested that I publish it. So I am.
When I was 20 years old, like most 20-year-olds, I probably had the world by the tip of the tail, but my immature and insecure brain hadn't thought at all about all of the incredible possibilities of what my 20-year-old brain was capable of.
If I could turn back time, there's a huge part of me that thinks that there are some things that I would do differently. Now in my 40's, I look back at my 20-something-year-old self, and think that if I could go back and simply talk to that bright, ambitious young woman who knew beyond a shadow of any doubt what she wanted for her future, I would tell her about the things that are to come for her in terms of life in general, but particularly with regard to family and career.
I'd tell that 20-something-year-old that even though her plan is to focus on her career, she should take no-fail, bulletproof precautions to insure that nothing derails that plan. Specifically and especially, a man. Any man.
No offense, I love men. They can be amazing, but when you're 20, men, and everything that comes with them, can wait. I'd tell her that there's plenty of time to work out what her family life will look like, if she decides to go that route. I'd tell her that issues of whether or not to start/have a family are much different for her than they are for men, in ways that are both positive and not so positive.
Many women have a 'biological clock' that tick, tick, ticks throughout their 20's and 30's (notice that I said 'many,' not all). I didn't have that clock. There was NOTHING in my biological make-up telling me that I needed to have children. Nothing. I wanted nothing to do with being a mother at any age, yet I had my first child at 22… young by anyone's standards.
At first, I was in total denial. How could this possibly happen? I'd taken the precautions that I knew I should take; thought they were bulletproof. I was on The Pill, and we used 'backup' protection. I was also on antibiotics for a moderate bout with acne. The pill and antibiotics are a chemical combination that no woman wants to find herself relying on. For the record (and unbeknownst to me), use of antibiotics while taking The Pill makes the latter almost completely inert. I'd go one step further and tell her that when her doctor says the words, "The test is positive. You're pregnant," her ears will start ringing, and she'll feel as though she's being sucked into a vortex, the whole room is spinning, but in reality, her chair is completely still. She'll start sweating profusely, feeling like she's burning up from the inside out, and she'll lose her comprehensive capacity, so misunderstanding the meaning of the word "pregnant," she will literally, verbally ask the doctor for clarification.
I'd tell her that ignoring what her own biology is craving no matter how seemingly self-serving, is essentially… no… literally, putting those dreams that she has for herself, and all the things that she wants to imagine and create, 'on hold' indefinitely. And when 'indefinitely' finally comes, her dreams will very likely have changed. I'd tell her that while she's waiting for the opportunity to get those dreams back on track, she'll be overwhelmed with life as a mother. In place of those dreams will come diaper changes and car pools. Sleepless nights and family fights. I would warn her that in the beginning, though all intentions are probably good, she'll likely end up raising that first, and any additional children, on her own.
I would tell her that there is power in youth. Particularly in the fearlessness of youth. The power that she now has to think of the things that she thinks of creating in her 20's will very likely leave her by the time she's in her mid to late 30's. Not because she's any less capable in her 30's, but because she will be much less daring, less willing to take on the risks that she's more than happy to as a bright, fearless 20-something-year-old. By the time she's in her 40's, she'll have grown a kind of 'second skin,' a protective layer of sorts that comes simply from having heard the word "No" a time or two… or a hundred. It's a protective layer that naturally comes from being told "you can't" or "it'll never work". I'd tell her that the people who say those things are simply afraid of what they perceive as their own limits, and I'd tell her that she should do those damn things anyway.
I'd tell her that her 'Nothing to lose' attitude will vaporize once she has kids, unless she actually focuses a large portion of her efforts on simply keeping that attitude 'sharp,' and that she should also focus on not backing down when she knows that her ideas and her instincts are good.
I'd tell her that by the time she's in her 40's, should she choose to 'let life take over' and have children and family, she'll find that after having raised her family, she has to start all over again in the process of building that dream. She will by that time, have no blasted clue what that 'dream' looks like.
I'd tell her that she will have no doubt whatsoever about the dreams that she has for the family that she created, but for herself, she'll be starting from square one, and 'square one' at 40+ doesn't look anything like it does at 20+.
I'd tell her that unless she's an extremely, unusually confident personality type, she'll succumb to those idiots who tell her "You can't," and when that family that she spent the last 20+ years raising has grown up and left the nest, she'll find herself 'settling' for some brainless, soul-sucking 9 to 5, for the simple sake of the fact that she has bills to pay. But she knows that she can do better and bigger, which makes the settling that much worse.
I'd tell her that her 'extreme' confidence will serve her well when she decides that she cannot merely sit behind a desk working for someone else, to pay those bills. Unless she understands that her intellectual creativity, her ambition and her potential for bigger things are at risk unless she does something BIG (whatever that 'big' might look like to her), all three will eventually disappear (my mother says, "If you don't use it, you'll lose it").
I would tell her that when it comes to friendships, she should value quality over quantity, and no matter what friends she makes and loses along the way, she should always, first and foremost be true to herself. I would tell her never to alter any part of who she is for those who call themselves her friends, yet shun her when she does something that doesn't suit their selfish needs.
Friends come and friends go. But the ones who truly belief in, value and respect her will never doubt or leave her. They will never make her feel like less than she is. Those are the ones that she needs to hold close.
In a nutshell, I would tell her, "You are a strong, worthy, creative, independent and wildly intelligent young woman. You can do, and have any damn thing that you put your mind and your unlimited talents to. Now go out and infect this planet with your beautiful, crazy imagination."
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text: Tupinambis 162 Report post Posted November 26, 2019 Unless my reading comprehension is extremely bad and I just don't know it, here's what appears to be happening. Arty [tier 6 and up] is getting 3 shell types 1. "normal" shells that cause reduced stun damage. The damage stays the same but does NOT increase in accordance to the increased HP pools in the sandbox 2. "Special" HE shells that cause more damage, have more "pen" [if HE pen is still a thing...] and a higher burst radius.... but has absolutely no stun effect, and 3. "alternative" shells [like AP and HEAT] that have good pen, but cause less damage [again, probably not increased to compensate for the higher HP pools]. Overall goal is to make arty stun less and cause less damage in proportion to the rest of the team [aka. nerf overall]. The LeFH and Sexton I are keeping their premium AP/HEAT shells, but their damage isn't getting increased to compensate for the HP pools spiking at lower tiers. I don't think any specific numbers are available yet, but since arty probably isn't going to be actually removed from the game... this doesn't seem like a bad idea?https://thearmoredpatrol.com/2019/11/26/wot-sandbox-rebalancing-artillery-and-their-shells/https://thearmoredpatrol.com/2019/11/26/wot-sandbox-new-iteration-patchnotes/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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This report outlines the findings of the Economist Intelligence Unit's in-depth analysis of the microfinance business environment in 54 countries. The index that underlies this report allows countries and regions to be compared across three broad categories: regulatory framework, institutional development and investment climate.
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Peru is the best place for microfinance for the third year running; Pakistan and Kenya join the top ten.India at No 8.
Peru offers the best microfinance business environment for the third year running, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Microscope 2010. Yet the top spots have been shuffled this year, with the Philippines advancing to second place, overtaking the 2009 runner-up, Bolivia. New to the top ten, Kenya managed to climb three ranks and squeezed into tenth place overall; Pakistan jumped from 11th to fifth place thanks to regulatory reforms and an increased range of microfinance services. In turn, two countries–Uganda and Nicaragua–fell out of the top ten to take 11th and 13th spots, respectively.
Additional Global Microscope findings include the following:
- More countries improved than worsened. Of the 54 countries included in the 2010 index, 29 improved their overall scores, 21 fell back, and four were unchanged. The global median improved from 42.5 in 2009 to 44.3 in 2010.
- Substantial room for improvement exists on a global level. The best country receives a score just short of 75 out of a possible 100. Only 17 of 54 countries score 50 points or higher.
- Two countries, Azerbaijan and Nepal, rose out of the bottom ranks this year.Azerbaijan now places 38th and ties with China, thanks to improvements in its regulatory framework. Nepal benefited from a more hands-off approach by the state and from new regulations that facilitate micro-deposit taking.
- Five Latin American countries hold the top spots, down from six last year.Previously the seventh best environment for microfinance, Nicaragua has experienced a notable deterioration in investment and operating conditions for microcredit providers since 2009, largely as a result of the "No Pago" movement.
- New to the bottom rank, Venezuela finishes last in the 2010 index. It replaces Thailand, in large part because of deteriorating investment and operating conditions for NGOs, but also because of slight improvements in Thailand, whose microfinance sector remains highly state-led.
This work was supported by financing from the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF), a member of the Inter-American Development Bank Group; CAF (the Andean Development Corporation) and the Netherlands Technical Assistance Trust Fund at the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The complete index, as well as detailed country analysis, can be viewed online atwww.eiu.com/sponsor/GlobalMicroscope


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In 2007, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was lost; no one in my circle had experienced this.
My new reality included everything I was afraid of... needles, surgeries, and hospitals
I endured a battery of tests and painful procedures. I spent weeks in recovery mode, unable to do things I enjoy.
The entire time I kept thinking, "I'm so glad the cancer struck me and not my child!"
No child should have to go through this, but unfortunately many do. My firsthand experience led me to want to help these children... But how?
The answer came in the form of an adorable little black Poodle, Casey James Parker!
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During this time, I was given a camera for my birthday.
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In Proverbs 21:19 it says that it is better to live in a desert waste land than to live with an angry woman. How smart is God?
If you know me, then you know that I love my wife. I call her a hot blond for her looks not because she gets angry. I am the "hot" one if that is the case. But what is funny is that no one else can get me to become as angry as she does. Many might question this as to how much I really love her if she can make me become that angry. I guess I should say that by angry I don't always mean yelling, out of control type angry, but mostly the kind that would make you consider the desert wilderness as a good option type of angry.
People have asked me how we have stayed married for so long. My first response is that I have a goal of training the perfect wife and that takes time. But, sense that answer ruffles a few feathers from time to time, my other answer is that I am wildly, madly, passionately, in love with her, and she likes me. I believe that the definition of love in the Bible is the one to follow and not the superficial type stuff you hear about and see on TV. The Bible says that love is patient, kind, not self-centered, doesn't keep up with faults, and most of all, love never ends.
In the years that I have been married I have found many faults with the hot blond. Most of them come out all at one time when she gets mad at something stupid I did. It really gets on my nerves when I am not the center of attention from her. I have convinced myself that I should be the object of her every thought and be the center of all of her attention. One day she will figure this out, so I will wait.
We do not argue that often. We pick at each other all the time though and consider it fun. So, because we don't argue all the time, I have had more time to see all the things that I love about her and they far outweigh the things that get on my nerves. She is the best of the best of everything to me. The best lover, the best cook, the best nurse, the best mom, the best business partner, the best housekeeper (stretching a bit there). She is the best thing that God has every given to me. And she is a hot blond!
The other thing that she is the best about is fighting. She is my best fight. I can argue with her with more intensity than anyone. She gets on nerves that no one else even comes close to getting on. When we really get into it I have come close to thinking that my head would literally explode. She can and does say things that make me want to stick my head in the oven while it is on and leave it there. She normally doesn't yell, she has "the attitude" and "the look". Squinting the eyes while her head bobs and then finishes cocked to one side, looking like I am some kind of fool. Then she flips her hair and has the nerve to walk away before I finish my tantrum. But I have to admit she is hot when she flips her hair like that and like the song says, 'I hate to see her go but I love to watch her leave'.
What I am trying to say is this. If you are married guys, your wife should be the best of everything to you and if you love her it does not end. She should be your hearts desire, your fantasy come true, and the love of you life.
The truth of the matter is this. I would rather argue with my wife for an hour than spend a weekend with any other woman in the world. Especially because I argue with a hot blond!
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In Proverbs 21:19 it says that it is better to live in a desert waste land than to live with an angry woman. How smart is God?


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As new data and studies are emerging on the SARS-CoV-2, we will be constantly upgrading technical information. The present upgrade incorporates information on (1) more recent misinformation (Bloomberg News), (2) new data on COVID-19 vs smoking and (3) more information on environmental vapor
Marc Morano is quite simply the world's number one climate contrarian, a dogged opponent of hysterical science, and a denier of the prophecies of climate doom. In this episode of RegWatch, Morano joins to discuss the crisis in science that many have recognized with regard to vaping and are now becoming aware of due to the disastrous, catastrophic, overreaction to COVID19 by the scientific community and public health agencies the world over.
A good reference reviewing the available evidence on the relation between smoking, vaping and COVID-
19 is the article written by Farsalinos, Barbouni and Nyaura [10] (see also the professional blog entry of
Farsalinos [11]). The authors conclude after reviewing the data from five studies on patients infected by
SARS-CoV-2 that the relation between smoking cigarettes and the severity of COVID-19 in infected
Chinese patients is uncertain and even protective (bearing in mind that 52.1% of Chinese men smoke
whereas only 2.7% of women do).
A leading expert has warned that smokers are likely at increased risk of more severe COVID-19, compared to non-smokers, suggesting that now would be a particularly good time to try and quit or cut down.
"There's not very much data at this point on COVID-19 in smokers, but we do know from reports from China, smokers seem to be over-represented in groups of people who have severe or critical COVID-19," said J. Taylor Hays, M.D. Director of the Nicotine Dependence center at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota and Professor of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine.
The chief executive of British American Tobacco Plc told investors Wednesday that the manufacturer has experienced limited impact from COVID-19. "We are fortunate that our business is resilient and is supported by a geographically diversified supply chain from both a manufacturing and distribution standpoint," Jack Bowles said. There has been analyst speculation that BAT, in particularly Reynolds American Inc.'s 2-million-square-foot manufacturing plant in Tobaccoville, might face a production slowdown in response to the coronavirus.
European governments are ensuring that smokers and vapers can keep up their habits while they hunker down at home in lockdowns to stem the spread of coronavirus.
Italy, France, Spain and Switzerland are keeping tobacco kiosks open along with essential shops such as grocery stores and pharmacies, while the rest are closed. Continued access to cigarettes and vapes will prevent withdrawals or anxiety attacks while smokers are forced to stay home. However, the World Health Organization has said it's possible they may have an increased risk of more severe reactions to Covid-19, [...]


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On February 15-17, members of The Triple Helix met at Harvard University for the organization's 2013 Annual Conference. In this two-part blog post, we reflect on our experiences and lessons from the event.
Day 3: by Akshay Sanghi
On my last day in Boston, snow whirled in strong wind conditions. As people left on Sunday morning, we exchanged phone numbers, and I wished them all safe travels. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting chapter representatives, and this was my first opportunity to put a face to all the email communications that I had over the past year.
After last goodbyes, the other poster presenters and I rushed to the Hynes Convention Center. From 1 to 5 in the afternoon, I had the opportunity to talk to AAAS conference attendees about my research under the mentorship of Dr. Richard Cone at Johns Hopkins University. Though this was my first international poster session, I quickly picked up on the casual atmosphere. The first person to stop by my poster was a journalist for Science magazine. She shot a six second video of my description of my research. It may have been a daunting task, but I am proud to say that on the third take I managed to speak a coherent sentence.
There were so many diverse presenters at the session, one of the many being Exploratorium, an organization that designs science museums. Another intriguing connection that I made that Sunday was with a group of Japanese scientists. I was fascinated, not only because they research similar topics that I do, but also when a conference attendee explained that Dr. Shinya Yamanaka, 2012 winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, conducts his research at Kyoto University in Japan. The AAAS conference was a special experience for me because I had the opportunity to network with diverse organizations and people. Brittany's experience Sunday at the alumni panel reflects just that as well.
Day 3: by Brittany Hsu
On Sunday, we had six Triple Helix alumni speak on a panel to discuss their previous involvement with the organization and their current career paths. We began with a talk from Zain Pasha, the founder of The Triple Helix Online and a current member of the Board of Directors. As Mike mentioned, his talk on Saturday focused on social media, but today he discussed how he got involved in The Triple Helix and his career in consulting. He noted that although most people in The Triple Helix had science backgrounds, he was an Economics major and "never took a biology course in his life." Zain mentioned that his coming from a small town made it so enjoyable to get to know all of the diverse people that form The Triple Helix. He presented finance and consulting as a potential career path for TTH students who like to travel and meet new people. Zain emphasized that people from any background can get involved in consulting, and having analytical and technical skills as a science major might in fact provide a competitive edge.
After Zain, Julia Piper, founder of the The Triple Helix Science Policy Division and former CEO, spoke about her PhD work in Evolutionary Biology at Harvard. Julia discussed both her initial involvement as a writer for The Triple Helix at UC Berkeley as well as how attending her first Triple Helix conference in Boston broadened her perspective of The Triple Helix. After her initial impression, Julia was amazed that she could travel so far to meet new people and decided to stay involved with The Triple Helix for many years to come. In fact, despite her busy schedule doing bench research for her thesis, she took the time to help coordinate this year's conference.
Subsequently, Jack Dayan Li, former Triple Helix Executive Editor-in-Chief, spoke about his long career with The Triple Helix. Jack discussed how, having started writing for The Triple Helix as a freshman at Harvard, over the years he enjoyed having the opportunity to meet with students around the world and maintain close friendships. He noted that as you get older, your network and personal contacts get smaller, and he emphasized how much he valued the opportunity to reconnect. Jack is currently pursuing a MD/PhD degree at Harvard-MIT and hopes to pursue cutting edge biomedical research. Alongside Jack was his contemporary, Kevin Yaung, founder of the first chapter of the Triple Helix in Asia. Kevin, who is currently working towards his PhD in Solar Energy at Yale (but not before taking a few gap years to attend the National University of Singapore), advised us that as an organization matures, there is a need to take calculated data-based risk in order to stay relevant and succeed. In terms of building a career, Kevin emphasized the importance of looking for career areas with a high barrier for entry to give it value. The more specific you are, the more you can stand out.
We were also fortunate to have two members of the Board of Directors skype in to join the panel. Manisha Bhattacharya, a Cornell graduate, credited the Triple Helix with the development of her interest in business though she has a major in biology. She found that her management experience as Executive Editor in Chief and CEO of the Triple Helix gave her a unique background that few undergraduates had, allowing her to combine her interests in biology and business to pursue a MD/MBA at Duke University. Jennifer Yang, another biology major, started her Triple Helix career in production at UC Berkeley before becoming the first Executive Director of Internal Affairs on the EMT. Having since planned two conferences and developed the alumni network, Jennifer stated that the biggest bonus that she received from The Triple Helix was the friendships she made. As a current first year medical student, she emphasized that despite our busy schedules and ambitious career goals, it is important to be a "normal person" and have fun sometimes. She found that the members of Triple Helix definitely fit this criteria and Jennifer values the time she spent with them.
If there was a common theme with all of the panelists, it was their passion for both the Triple Helix and the people within it. It was wonderful to see them reminiscing about their time in The Triple Helix even though they hadn't seen each other for over 2 years. I was so impressed with the depth of their commitment to The Triple Helix and that each of them had stayed involved in some way or another. They all offered to serve as mentors for current Triple Helix members and were happy to advise on any personal or TTH-related matters**. They each emphasized that Triple Helix is a unique organization because we offer members the opportunity to connect and cultivate friendships with some of the brightest students around the world.
** Email email@example.com if you would like to get in touch with any of our alumni panelists.
Akshay Sanghi is President of the Johns Hopkins University chapter of The Triple Helix. Brittany Hsu is the Executive Director of Internal Affairs of The Triple Helix. Read about Part 1 of the 2013 TTH Annual Conference, and follow us on Facebook.


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The success story of business owner Usha Sohan and her international candle brand, Pramila Candles
It's been 12 years since I became an entrepreneur, having quit my office work after marriage because my husband pushed me to study. Being a 26-year-old science graduate then, the immediate thing that came to mind was to fulfill my long-cherished dream of learning French. As I mastered the basics, I conceived and took a break for my son.
With a burning desire to do something in life that was not mundane, I enrolled at a fashion school and started designing kids' garments. My designs received appreciation, and neighbors suggested I open a boutique. Taking three friends as partners, I started designing ethnic garments and unexpectedly, steady orders from retail stores kept us on our toes. Within two years when the boutique business was flourishing, a partner's husband died in Dubai. Because we wanted to help, we handed over the boutique to her, unknowingly charting our own paths.
Small beginnings
At that time, I had around US$ 23 on me. As I was contemplating my next move, I saw an advertisement in the newspaper from an institute offering short-term training in candle-making. I decided to test the waters.
Experimenting with designs and colors, I fell in love with the art. Soon I had accumulated dozens of designer, scented and gel candles at home. I started giving them as gifts to friends and relatives who loved them. This was the beginning of the dozen years of candle making and on the way, I realized that it was not just about making quality products but also marketing them well that was also equally important.
Persistence in the face of struggle
I remember the day when I went to a local supermarket to market my candles, the merchandise officer said they only used branded products and my candles could not compete with international brands. The name I used for the candles was my mother's name Pramila, so I was quite determined to make it big.
Not discouraged by the initial response, I sought an appointment with the managing director of the supermarket. Refused appointment initially, I made rounds of the office for three days, waiting from morning till evening when finally, he called me. He allowed me to showcase my candles in two outlets and after the stocks got exhausted within a month, my candles were on the shelves in 68 outlets across the country.
A couple of years later when I was almost ready with the bulk Diwali stocks for the supermarket as usual, I saw that Malaysian candles had replaced my candles. I was aghast and after much debate, my candles were also displayed alongside them. As Malaysian candles were cheaper, they were vanishing off the shelves. Taking suggestions from my husband who had an MBA, I compared the burning time, fragrance quality among others and realized my candles lasted longer and had the fragrance that the Malaysian product did not have. I published fliers and vigilantly stood by my products and quite soon, my candles became popular among the buyers.
All thanks to my determination and experiences along the way, in 2009 I was selected for the "10,000 Women," a global initiative supported by The Goldman Sachs Foundation that provides women entrepreneurs around the world with practical business education, business advising and networking.
I also trained 15 women in the art of candle-making, including how to blend colors and fragrances. My motive is to help the poor and needy. Around 30 percent of my income goes to the poor. A few years ago, I roped in a partner who is now helping me with the production work, since I have taken over the designing and marketing side of the business.
So far, while my candles are largely available in the domestic market, they have also been exported to Australia, Canada and the Middle East. My aim is to expand my business globally. I am hoping that my association with Hinrich Foundation will help me achieve my goals faster and will also make things slightly easier.
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