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UAB Medicine News
Rare Pituitary Tumor No Match for UAB Sleuths
University of Alabama at Birmingham found the rare cause of a woman's medical issues. UAB's joint pituitary disorders clinic, featuring the unusual combination of endocrinology and neurosurgery, identified and removed a pituitary tumor from Debra Nelson that had gone undiagnosed for more than six years.It took four months of detective work, but physicians at the
"While pituitary tumors are fairly common, the kind Debra had is the exception, accounting for only about 1 percent of all pituitary tumors," said Kristen Riley, M.D., a neurosurgeon in the UAB Department of Neurosurgery in the School of Medicine. "She had a TSH secreting tumor, or thyroid stimulating hormone secreting tumor."
The pituitary gland is about the size of a black-eyed pea with a stem, Riley says. It is located at the base of the brain, behind the bridge of the nose. It produces hormones that affect other glands or organs in the body, and it helps manage and control hormone production in those glands.
In Nelson's case, the TSH secreting tumor on her pituitary gland sent signals to her thyroid to over-produce its two hormones, triiodothyronine and thyroxine. These two hormones control the body's metabolism and help regulate how every cell in the body uses energy. An overactive thyroid can lead to heart problems, increased appetite and metabolic issues. Nelson spent more than six years looking for answers, all the while at risk for a thyroid crisis, sometimes called a thyroid storm, which can potentially be fatal.
"This is a difficult condition to diagnose," Riley said. "It takes a multidisciplinary effort, with expertise from endocrinology as well as neurosurgery, which is why UAB is one of the few medical centers able to offer this type of clinic."
"Nelson presented with a variety of potential rare conditions based on some exotic laboratory results," said Brooks Vaughan III, M.D., an associate professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, and medical director of the Neurosurgical Pituitary Disorder Clinic.
Vaughan says Nelson's local physician had appropriately ordered a number of tests, but the results that came back were confusing. For example, tests showed the level of one particular hormone to be elevated. Usually in that situation, a second hormone should test low. But in Nelson's case, test results indicated elevated levels of both hormones.
"Her test results were very unusual, so we began the process of whittling down those potential causes," Vaughan said. "It took about four months of medical detective work — conducting tests and trying different medications — until we were confident that the issue was a TSH secreting tumor on the pituitary gland."
The tumor turned out to be wrapped around the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain as it passes by the pituitary gland. That is a delicate surgery.
"Pituitary tumors often push against the optic nerve, leading to vision issues," Riley said. "We were able to remove about 90 percent of the tumor without causing damage to either the carotid artery or the optic nerve. The reduction in TSH allowed her thyroid to return to normal hormone production."
"It was the best outcome that we and Debra could have hoped for," Vaughan said. "There are only about five to 10 places in the entire country where patients can see a neurosurgeon and endocrinologist on the same day, at the same time and in the same room. Working independently, this would have been very difficult to diagnose."
"This was a complex case even for an institution as advanced as UAB," Riley said. "This really highlights the kind of patient who needs to be seen at a pituitary clinic with multiple disciplines available."
Riley says they will use sophisticated imaging to keep an eye on Nelson's tumor to be sure it does not begin to grow again.
Nelson, who is a health care professional herself, is ecstatic.
"I was floored by the kindness I experienced at UAB," she said. "The neuro-intensive care unit had the best nurses I've ever had. Dr. Vaughan's nurse, Stacy Rouse, was outstanding. Drs. Riley and Vaughn were so diligent in working to find out what my issues were and figuring out a way to treat them."
"Complex cases such as this are why it is challenging yet so rewarding to be a doctor," Vaughan said.
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Ways To Look For Leaks In Your Roof
The number one problem with roofs for any home will be the leakage of water, and I believe almost anyone has the skill to repair a leaking roof. The hard part has the eye to see where the leaks are originating from, and if you can find this, then you will be on your way to solving the problem right away. This article will focus on handy tips on how you can make finding the source of leaks easier to do, and it will be a fun experience trying out this unique life hacks on roof leakages.
It is important that you also know to observe your home, try to familiarize yourself with the signs that say that you may have a leaking problem in your home. It is best that you cater to these problems early on, and try to resolve them as fast as possible because waiting for it to evolve to a more serious problem will lead to bigger headaches. There are a lot of factors that come into play with the most common roofing problem, and that is why you should practice proper roof maintenance to avoid these issues from occurring.
When you are searching for leaks in your roof, it will be best to start from the very top of your roof and work your way down. The usual cause of leaks in a roof are the things you apply on top of your roof like a chimney, installing a satellite dish, or if you like to climb on top of the roof a lot. These are the negative stimuli that can damage the shingles in your roof that can perforate, and give you a hole in a roof that water can have an opening straight into your home. If you leave your roof untouched and try to keep the plans as simple as possible, then the shingles should stay strong and sturdy to avoid leaks from becoming present in your home.
If you have an attic in your home, then this is a safer and more accessible location where you can find clues that will lead to the source of your leaks. The attic is usually right on the roof, and if there are any issues present, there will be signs of water stains on the walls or the ceilings. The next problem is figuring out if the problem is accessible through the attic or the roof, you may have to punch a hole through the walls to get a better look at the problem.
If you want to be careful with the damage done to your roof, then it will be best to hire a professional roofer to help you with your task. They can help in minimizing unnecessary damage, and they will most probably be able to open up the right spots that will lead to the main source of the problem. If you don't have a partnering roofer yet, you can click here and get linked to a formidable roofing company that has the right skills and tools to cater to any roofing problem.
3 Major Benefits of Regular Dentist Visits
Going to the dentist can sometimes feel like a difficult chore to a lot of people. However, what a lot of people don't know is that neglecting regular dental checkups can only increase your chances of all health problems including oral health as well as problems that can impact your overall physical health. As a matter of fact, visiting the dentist won't only benefit your teeth but your entire body will be able to benefit from it. This is the reason why it must be treated like any other healthcare appointment you have. If you think that a yearly physical checkup is imperative to your health, then why would dental checkups in a regular manner be any less important?
Dentists even recommend that you should schedule at least 3 to 4 visits per year in order to keep your oral health and teeth at its best. Most especially if you're at a high risk of oral health conditions. Your oral health is not only vital for flashing a nice, confident smile. In this article, you'll be able to learn some of the many benefits that you can be able to get when you visit a dental clinic in Bali regularly.
1. Cleaner and Stronger Teeth
Among all the many benefits of a regular dental visit, this is probably the most recognizable and most obvious benefit. Regularly scheduled cleanings and dental visits actually allow dentists and hygienists to examine your teeth as well as give them a thorough and deep polish and clean. If you always forget to floss your teeth, your dentist can be able to remove the tartar and plaque that has already built up since your last dentist visit. Your dentist can also be able to identify if you have any teeth that are broken or decaying, as well as any fillings that are already damaged, and many more. The sooner you can identify the problems you have in your mouth, the faster and easier you can be able to get them fixed and you can also prevent any long term damage from occurring.
2. Better Digestion
Oral health can greatly affect your digesting system. When you're chewing your food very well, saliva will break down your meal's carbohydrates. Breaking down the food you eat using both your saliva and teeth are very important for a better digestive process. Weak, infected or misaligned teeth can also decrease your ability to chew and that means your saliva will be less helpful.
Regular dentist visits will not only help you in decreasing infection and cleaning your teeth since your dentist can also suggest crowns, veneers, as well as other related process that can help strengthen your teeth or even replace ones that you have already lost.
3. Early Oral Health Problem Diagnosis
Studies have shown that over ninety percent of systemic diseases, or diseases that affect the entire body, have oral symptoms. As a matter of fact, there are also some oral symptoms that can help reveal the presence of diabetes, HIV or AIDS. Fortunately, routine checkups from your personal dentist can be able to give you the opportunity to diagnose an undesirable oral health condition that you may not have been fully aware of.

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Marrakech Events in March 2019
Mild, sunny and with a host of exciting events, March is the perfect time to visit the Ochre City. Here we take a brief look at weather prospects and some of the top Marrakech events during March 2019...08 February 2019 Read more
What's Happening in Marrakech in February 2019?
From Tafraoute's traditional Almond Festival and the 1-54 Contemporary Art Fair to a major charitable sporting challenge, the top Marrakech events in February offer attractions to suit a variety of ...03 December 2018 Read more
Top Marrakech Events in January
The sun seldom fails to shine in Marrakech, yes, even in January which has over 200 hours! The combined attractions of this exceptionally mild off-season climate and some top events make Marrakech the...21 November 2018 Read more
Marrakech in November 2018 – Festivals and Events
With average temperatures hovering above 20 degrees, November may be somewhat cooler than during the past few months but for many this will be an ideal month for sightseeing and visiting the souks of ...19 October 2018 Read more
Marrakech in August 2018 - Festivals & Events
August in Marrakech, like July, is very hot indeed, the average temperature being around 30 degrees although climbing to daily highs of 35 degrees and often more. Even at night, temperatures rarely di...01 July 2018 Read more
April 2018 Events in Marrakech
With its glorious late-spring climate, April sees ever increasing temperatures, up to 10 hours of sunshine each day, very little rain and spectacular displays of bougainvillea, hibiscus and other flow...01 March 2018 Read more
Marrakech January 2018 Events
If you prefer to avoid crowds and sweltering heat, you should seriously consider visiting Marrakech in January. Temperatures are mild enough to be pleasant (4 - 18 degrees), there is plenty of sunshin...21 November 2017 Read more
Marrakech December 2017 Events
Although visiting Marrakech in December may involve packing a few items of warmer clothing for the evenings, the climate is by no means cold, in the European sense, despite the presence of the snow-ca...13 November 2017 Read more
Marrakech in November 2017 Events
Although, statistically, November is the year's wettest month in Morocco, those visiting Marrakech in November will find that it's still significantly milder and much less wet than in most of Euro...13 November 2017 Read more
Marrakech October 2017 Events
Despite a marked decline compared with September, average daily temperatures in Marrakech during October are very pleasant, ranging between 14° and 28°, a welcome contrast with the oppressive heat o...14 October 2017 Read more
Marrakech September 2017 Events
Temperatures in September dip slightly from those of August to a more tolerable 27 ͦ but the Ochre City remains hot and busy. Despite this, there are many exciting festivals to look out for. The m...01 August 2017 Read more
Marrakech August 2017 Events
Scorching hot and dusty, August in Marrakech is for sun lovers. Average temperatures range between 20 and 38 degrees and there is little, if any, rain. Thus, locating a place to stay with a proper swi...10 July 2017 Read more
Marrakech July 2017 Events
July, like August, is the height of European and American tourist season although, in Morocco, it is actually Low Season on account of the scorching temperatures. Rainfall is negligible, apart from th...07 July 2017 Read more
Marrakech June 2017 Events
This month's events start with 'Marrakech du Rire', the 7th annual International Festival of Humour being held between 28 June and 02 July. Aimed at a francophone audience but featuring nationa...01 May 2017 Read more
Marrakech Events in May 2017
May in Marrakech is a lovely month, akin to high summer in Europe. With idyllic average temperatures ranging between 12 and 28 degrees, some 10 hours of daily sunshine and less than 24mm rainfall, the...14 April 2017 Read more
Marrakech April 2017 Events
One of the best months of the year with temperatures into the high twenties and an average 9 hours of daily sunshine, April is a lovely time to be in Marrakech both for the ideal climate and range of ...27 February 2017 Read more
Events to enjoy in April in Marrakech and Morocco
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Marrakech December 2015 Events
One of the year's cooler months, December in Marrakech is still very pleasant, at least by comparison with much of the rest of the northern hemisphere. Daily temperatures range between lows of 9 degre...07 November 2015 Read more
Marrakech in November - Events and Other Things to Do
With daily temperatures ranging between 11 and 23 degrees, November in Marrakech is very pleasant. Visitors can expect over seven hours of sunshine and little, if any rain (31mm per month). A number o...29 October 2015 Read more
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As late summer moves towards autumn October in Marrakech is arguably the best time of year, although with temperatures still in the high twenties it is hardly cool. One can expect around nine hours of...07 September 2015 Read more


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Pragmatics - the way we communicate using more than just language - is particularly problematic for people with speech disorders. Through an extensive analysis of how pragmatics can go wrong, this 2007 book not only provides a clinically useful account of pragmatic impairment, but it also throws light on how pragmatics functions in healthy individuals. Michael Perkins brings mainstream and clinical pragmatics together by showing that not only can our understanding of pragmatics be aided by the study of pragmatic impairment, but that clinical and theoretical pragmatics are better served by treating pragmatic ability and disability within a single framework. It is a comprehensive book aimed primarily at linguists and psycholinguists rather than clinicians, and includes illustrative material on conditions such as autism and aphasia and a wide range of other communication disorders in both children and adults.


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I ran into a friend on Saturday morning. "Did you do the Black Friday shopping?" she asked.
"No, I don't do it." I continued my take on it, telling her, "One year, my mom, the kids and I did. Got a few things on sale, but then we got hungry and ate up half the savings on lunch at the mall. It's not worth it to me unless I'm buying a big ticket item and getting a big saving… which I've never done."
I don't go to extreme means for a deal or a discount, but there's still something about it that gives me a bit of temporary joy. Finding "forgotten about money" produces the same feeling, which is ironic since I didn't take care of the money in the first place.
Throughout the years, I've had sporadic phases of coupon clipping and gathering; and not just for the grocery store. The retailers send coupons in their catalogs or via email, and I dutifully place them in a small envelop with the store's name scribbled on the front. I must have at least 20 of these envelopes now—held together with a rubber band—easily stored in my purse and ready to pull out at the register as I say to the store clerk, "Wait, I think I have a coupon for that."
Sounds good… right? I'm saving money… right?
In my case, I think so; only because my shopping excursions are minimal. But how about the masses of you who salivate as you enter brightly lit stores like Home Depot, Sam's Club, and Nordstrom's? You've got your coupons or your "personal letter inviting you to the sale" in hand and you're ready to conquer the economy.
I've often wondered how much we're really saving. If I use coupons that make me buy three boxes of cereal instead of the one that I need for the week, I've paid less for the cereal (a deal), but my grocery bill is higher. Multiply this by all the other deals, and do this weekly. My grocery bill will always be higher, but I'm paying less for the food items, which do get eaten. Does it balance out? In the long run, am I saving?
Another factor in the money saving chase is time. It takes time to clip coupons, read email advertisements, browse circulars in the newspapers, drive to a store just to catch the sale, and to stand in the grocery store aisle comparing two items where one has a unit price in pounds and the other is in ounces. Sometimes I do it; mostly not. However, I respect those who do; be it from necessity or frugality. But, I'll never understand the obvious thrill that people who camp in front of stores have.
Something I have taken the time to do recently, is to look at my receipts; especially the grocery receipt. I was charged $16 for sushi because the cashier rung up the man's treats who was next in line. I caught it, told her, and she deducted it; but, it didn't work. When I got home, I had a feeling that I should look at the receipt and there it was. I called the store and they told me not to make a special trip to come back; just to bring it in on my next shopping trip… and I did.
It happened again. Same store, but his time, I noticed two exact charges for grapes—which have to be weighed for the cost. It's not likely that I would have had two bunches that weigh exactly the same, so I knew it was an error. Besides, I rarely buy two bunches of grapes.


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The week of March 19th Sound Transit's contractor will conduct two large concrete pours requiring work to begin at 4 a.m. at the Roosevelt Station site. A temporary noise variance permit has been obtained from the City of Seattle for this work. Each concrete pour is expected to take one day.
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- Traffic impacts: Temporary closure of northbound lane along west side of 12th Avenue Northeast between Northeast 65th Street and Northeast 68th Street.
- Construction activities: Setting up the concrete pump, trucks entering and exiting the site and tower crane moving equipment. The contractor will install sound barriers around the concrete operation to help keep noise to a minimum.
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Meet Spryker & Partner at different events in Europe
We are hosting different events throughout the year to present the Spryker Commerce OS live to companies who are ready to change to a high performing and scalable architecture. Of course, you will find us at relevant industry events such as dmexco or K5 in Germany!
Upper Supper: Commerce, Cocktails, ChatsOn June, 25th 2019
Join an exclusive dinner on 25th of June the evening before Emerce Live! Only 20 people have the chance to join for digital insights, networking and dinner & drinks!More information about the event
Emerce Live!On June, 26th 2019
All important e-commerce leaders come together to give an update on latest trends and best practices in e-commerce! More than 1500 professionals in marketing, e-commerce and business join for sessions, round tables and live demos of 150 passionate brands.More information about the event
EMERCE B2B DigitalAm 23. May 2019
The EMERCE B2B Special is a place for leaders, innovators and managers to learn the latest trends, insights and best practices within the B2B e-commerce scene. It is also an opportunity to share sucess stories and expand your network.More information about the event
Online Marketing Rockstars 2019May 7th-8th, 2019
OMR Festival 2019 meshes international stars of the digital marketing scene, up-and-coming players and hidden champions of the industry. Learn about the solid mix of absolute experts with profound insights and engaging personalities, who you wouldn't typically associate with marketing at first glance. Spryker represents the e-commerce focus.
Digital Commerce Summit 2019 by QLIRO, Trustly and
Meet European thought leaders in an exclusive invitation only event. Learn from the best on a day packed with masterclasses with leading players from Europe. Participation is free of charge, but make sure to grab your seat before everyone else by registering below. Personal confirmation to any of the hosts also holds your spot.More information
Akeneo PIM Summit 20196th & 7th February 2019
The Akeneo PIM Summit is the annual not-to-miss gathering of Akeneo customers and partners where you can learn from each other and hear about Akeneo's vision for PIM and its role in Product Experience Management (PXM).More information
Webwinkel VakdagenOn January 23rd & 24th, 2019
2019 will see the 13th edition of the premier e-commerce event in the Benelux, the Webwinkel Vakdagen. If you're looking for ways of getting greater returns from your online activities, then the Webwinkel Vakdagen is the place to be. We look forward to meeting you at our Spryker booth!More information
#FASHION TECH BerlinOn January 15th & 16th, 2019
Twice a year, during Berlin Fashion Week, the business platform connects fashion and lifestyle with the tech, creative and start-up industries, covering all aspects of digital transformation, innovation and disruptive technologies. Spryker of course, would not miss that!More information
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What will the digital future of the home & living industry look like? The whole industry of furniture manufacturers & retailers
"Platform-Podium: Behind the scenes of digital B2B"On December 5th, 2018
It is not only Uber & Co. who are able to revolutionize their markets and gain a prime positioning - but also your company can do that in its branch by making use of the same metrics.
Spryker Roadshow #5 - powered by Inviqa & AkeneoOn November 29th, 2018
With the next Spryker Roadshow in cooperation with Inviqa & Akeneo we are going to take the B2B sector under our wing. Get to know Spryker better with different and exciting scenarios in our Demo Area!More information about this event
Innolution Valley 2018On November 15th & 16th, 2018
It is the innovation and startup festival in Baden-Württemberg. Startups, founders, startup-interested people, students and creative minds meet renowned corporates, medium-sized companies and global players, representatives of the regional and national press, investors and business angels. Industry know-how and exciting demos await you at the Srpyker booth C-2o22!More information about this event
German Trade Congress - Retail World 2018On November 14th & 15th, 2018
true to the motto RetailMe!, this year's German Retail Congress will take place over two days in Berlin, expressing the customer's desire for a retail world tailored to his individual needs. A complex challenge for every retailer. Visit us at the Spryker booth B21 and get first-hand expert knowledge!More information about this event
Gartner Symposium ITxpo 2018November, 4th to 8th 2018
Explore new ways of thinking and find the trusted insights and guidance you need to lead your organization with confidence. Meet Spryker at our booth!More information about this event will follow
Marketing Power Conference 2018 - Spryker als Premium Partner!November, 6th & 7th 2018
The two-day Marketing Power Conference offers an ideal platform to find out about the latest trends in marketing and IT. Visitors to MPC 2018 can look forward to a colourful programme of exciting use cases with practical insights into the digitisation projects of renowned top companies, keynotes, specialist lectures, round tables and workshop sessions.More information about this event
eCommerce Show NorthNovember, 6th & 7th 2018
The eCommerce Show North is the biggest and most relevant event for E-Commerce companies, vendors, and suppliers outside of London. For sure Spryker has to be there too! Listen to Spryker's presentation on 6th November at the Insides Theather at
The 4th Spryker Usergroup "Business meets Tech" takes place in Munich! Together with our Spryker Partner mediawave you'll have the chance to meet our experts from both sides and dive into the world of the next generation of e-commerce. See you there!More information about this event
superReal Tech Talk E-Commerce platforms need performance26th October 2018
Profit from expert knowledge at the superReal Tech Talk breakfast format and enjoy super juicy content about performance and scalability as fundamental key success factors in digital commerce.Mehr Informationen zum Event
Digital Commerce Day - B2B Special 2018October, 24th & 25th 2018
The Digital Commerce Day B2B Special has created a platform to exchange and network between B2B e-commerce practitioners. Our experts will also be there to inform you about digitization with Spryker! Furthermore, in cooperation with Inxmail, we will sponsor the exclusive pre-dinner the evening before and grant a 30% discount on the VIP ticket required.More information about this event
Exclusive DCD Speaker Dinner - powered by InxmailOctober, 23rd 2018
The VIP-Pass will give you the exclusive chance to exchange ideas with curators, speakers, moderators and class masters on the evening before the Digital Commerce Day. This valuable network meeting will take place during a luxurious 4-course menu at the CHECK INN Foodport.More information about this event
Strategy Summit: B2B E-Commerce & E-BusinessOctober, 22nd & 23rd 2018
The necessity of a sustainable e-business strategy has become important in the business-to-business context. The main focus here is on integrating e-commerce sensibly into existing sales structures and anchoring digital transformation in the company. The strategy summit in Berlin will show how this can be achieved.More information about this event
Google Talk - New Generation E-CommerceOctober, 17th 2018
Performance is key! Meet our experts from claranet, Turbine Kreuzberg, Google Cloud, Crips Research and Spryker and get the newest trends in digitalization and inform about best practices in implementing, combining and extending innovative technologies to your business.More information about this event
IGD Digital Commerce 2018 Summit16th & 17th October
The IGD Digital Commerce Summit is a specific platform for retailers in the food & grocery industry in the UK. Among thought leaders from international food retail brands,
E:// COMMERCE NIGHTOctober, 16th 2018
As always, the E://Commerce Night is THE event of the North Bavarian e-commerce scene! After the Internet World in Munich, it is the second largest event of the e-commerce industry in Bavaria.More information about this event
EMERCE eDay Conference FestivalOctober, 11th 2018
Meet us at the EMERCE eDay! On the 11th October eDay attendees are treated to the freshest content from global thought leaders on new business, strategies, case studies, concepts and technologies in the E-Commerce branch in Amsterdam. Check out our new Demo Versions at Playground No. 2!More information about this event
EMERCE Retail EuropeOcotber, 09th 2018
For great retailers to become even greater! Come to EMERCE Retail EU and get insights from competitors and experts about extending, combining and optimizing digital touchpoints.More information about this event
OMK - ONLINE MARKETING KONFERENZ LÜNEBURGSeptember, 27th 2018
On September, 27th 2018 the OMK - ONLINE MARKETING KONFERENZ LÜNEBURG will take place for the seventh time in Lüneburg. Organized by the online agency web-netz in cooperation with the Leuphana University of Lüneburg At the conference, top people from science and industry will report on current trends in online marketing.More information about this event
E-Commerce ExpoSeptember, 26th and 27th 2018
One of the biggest and most important UK events in e-commerce with over 12.000 attendees and
Digital Leadership DaySeptember, 20th 2018
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Digital Forum FrankfurtSeptember, 20th 2018
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solutions.hamburgSeptember, 14th 2018
The solutions.hamburg is the biggest digital congress in Germany. It offers strategy, solutions and networking opportunities for companies going through digital change. Within three days though leaders share their insights and know-how from business to tech and strategy. Over 5.000 visitors are expected. Spyker Solutions Specialist Michael Türk is going to be on stage on 14th of September from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm speaking about the digital transformation in B2B commerce. Come to visit us at our stand in room k31 for further talks and info!More information about this event
DMEXCO 2018September, 12th and 13th 2018
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B2B Commerce Days 2018September, 3rd 2018
For the first time, the Austrian Spryker Partner TOWA is going to host three dates of its new event format "B2B Commerce Days". A new kind of expert talk platform, targeting especially retailers and manufacturers from the B2B digital business branches.More information about this event
Spryker User Group - Part 3August, 23rd 2018
We are going to host our next Biz meets Tech roadshow in Berlin! Listen in to
Round two for our Spryker User Group!August, 22nd 2018
Are you keen to gain new input for your business? Get inspired by different user groups who will share their experience of working with Spryker. This event is powered by Spryker, Etribes & Netshops.More information about this event
DEPT talk: What B2B can learn from commerceJuly, 12th 2018
With the event series DEPT talk our new Dutch agency partner DEPT provides an established platform for high-level insights about the digital world. This time our Spryker CEO Alexander Graf participates with the topic "Tech for Amazon-like speed".More
K5 Future Retail Conference 2018July, 3rd and 4th 2018
Du möchtest alle E-Commerce Trends für 2018 auf einem Blick erhalten? Erfahre die neuesten Business Opportunities, Future Retail-Strategien, aktuelle Mover und Shaker der Szene an einem Ort!Mehr Informationen zum Event
eCommerce Day Wien 2018June, 20th 2018
Eines der größten Branchenevents in Österreich. Vor Ort hält Spryker CEO Alexander Graf die Keynote "Innovate Or Die". Anschließend freuen wir uns auf Ihren Besuch an unserem Stand mit unserem Partner TOWA.More information about this event
EHI Omnichannel Days 2018June, 12th and 13th 2018
Auf eine der wichtigsten Veranstaltungen für die Integration von stationärem und digitalem Geschäft berichten und diskutieren Händler und Marken mit einer DNA aus Online- und Offline-Welt über Strategien, Herausforderungen und Trends. Besuchen Sie uns zudem am Stand!More information about this event
Spryker goes Usergroup: Business meets TechJune, 13th 2018
Unter diesem Motto bietet Spryker in Kooperation mit FOND OF in Form einer Abendveranstaltung spannende Impulse für Dein Business und präsentieren Dir wichtige Insights und Trends für die Zukunft des E-Commerce.More information about this event
Digital Commerce Conference 2018May, 23rd 2018
Was sind die aktuellen Entwicklungen und Wachstumsperspektiven im Handel? Darüber diskutieren Online-Händler, Startups, Multi- / Cross-Channel-Pioniere, stationäre Händler, B2B Anbieter, Hersteller und Verlage auf der Konferenz. Anschließend werden die besten Onlineshops und mobilen Shopping Anwendungen ausgezeichnet!More information about this event
New Generation E-Commerce: How to keep up with Google, Amazon & Co. based on SprykerMay, 30th 2018
Spryker startet in den Niederlanden. Gemeinsam mit dem Agenturpartner DEPT Agency aus Amsterdam und Fond of Bags, dem aufstrebenden Label für ergonomische Rucksäcke aus Köln, gibt Spryker einen aktuellen Einblick zum kundenzentrischen Markt und dem Spryker Commerce OS auf Hollands wichtigster E-Commerce Messe, Emerce Live! Die Besucher erleben unsere Experten im Interview von 10:40 bis 11:40 Uhr auf Stage 7. Weitere Insights werden im Rahmen der Roundtable-Sessions von 10:00 bis 15:45 an Table 16 präsentiert.More information about this event
E-Commerce 3.0May, 15h 2018
Namenhafte Speaker von Spryker, Magento, igniti, akeneo und Tradebyte liefern branchenübergreifende Perspektiven zu aktuellen E-Commerce Trends, zu den Themen Plattform-Management und Technologie-Lösung. Ein Informations- und Networking-Event für Entscheider.More information about this event
GOOGLE TALKMay, 2nd 2018
Welche Strategien zur Digitalisierung sind erfolgreich? Was können wir uns von Marktführern wie Google abschauen? Und welche Bedeutung haben neue Commerce-Technologien und agiles Hosting im digitalen Wettbewerb? Digital-Experten und Analysten von Google, Spryker, Claranet und Crisp Research geben Antworten.More information about this event
HANNOVER MESSE 2018: Die weltweit führende Messe für Industrietechnologie23 - 27 April 2018
Digital Commerce Day 201819 & 20 April 2018
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The Developers Conference for the E‑Commerce Scene will take place on April 12 and 13 in Berlin. With over 70 sessions, the code.talks commerce special welcomes a large number of national and international speaker.More information about this event
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Get an Amazon Alexa voice skill to work with the Spryker Commerce OS - in under 90 minutes! Take home an Echo device upon succeeding! We provide all hardware. Simply turn up with your PHP or Javascript skill set and show us what you got.Join the Hackathon
OMR E-Commerce Vorglühen powered by Spryker & eTribes22 March 2018
Für alle E-Commerce-Entscheider, die nach den zwei Tagen OMR-Festival in Hamburg mit maximalen Impulsen für ihr Business wieder nach Hause fahren wollen, bieten wir das passenden OMR-Side Event: E-Commerce-Vorglühen powered by Spryker & eTribes.More information about this event
5. E-Commerce Meetup by Liip21 March 2018
Hussam Hebbo - Spryker Evangelist - "Why Investing in Technology is Great for your Product"
Remco Livain - CEO Gandt Ventures - "The Importance of a Data-Centric Approach to Omni-Channel"
Caroline Pieracci - Lead Content Strategy & Development - "This story ends with a buy button"
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A Country Card
I finally got some Ippity stamps this week.
My crafty friend, Rachel, also sent me a great big package of paper just right for cards.
So you know I had to use it right away.
Aren't those the cutest papers?
I just had to put some inside too.
But now that I look at it, I wish I would have inked the paper inside too.
Oh well.
I've been busy
Did you think I got buried in snow during the "Blizzard of 2010?"
I wish I would have got some pictures.
It's the first time I remember the snow being up to my waist!
But I didn't venture outside all that much.
I spent most of the time in my scrapbook room. Yay!
Let's start with this set.
I have a huge pack of DCWV Rock-N-Roll themed paper that I have no idea why I purchased.
Probably on clearance.
Anyway, I made all three of these cards out of a single sheet of paper.
Added some stamps with white ink, a little bling and some white gel pen stitching and voila!
I have no idea what I'll do with these but I did use up some paper.
Here's another one I made.
You can't really see it in the picture, but I used Unity's Distressed Music background stamp on the kraft paper.
It looks so cool.
Lastly, I have a man card to share!
I hate making cards for men.
I think it's because I like to add all kinds of frilly, girlie things to my cards.
It's too hard to keep it clean and simple. LOL!
I <3 Papertrey
Have you been following along with the Papertrey Ink birthday celebrations?
They have been giving away some awesome prizes.
So generous!
For the contest today you had to make a card using the emboss resist technique.
This is the first time I've tried it.
I don't think it turned out too bad.
I really wanted a blue ink that would cover the brown that I stamped the Distressed Music stamp (by Unity Stamp Co.) with.
I used a distress ink by Tim Holtz, but it didn't cover it to my liking.
I didn't have time to try something else, so that just has to do.
I actually started my sewing machine up tonight.
Kind of disappointed that you can hardly see it on the card.
I Love Earth Love
I was talking to my crafty internet friend, Katy early today.
I gave her an assignment. I told her she either had to make a baby card using her Basic Grey chipboard stickers or she could make a Valentine.
I'm the boss.
She told me I had to make a birthday card and I had to use my Cosmo Cricket Earth Love paper pack. I wanted it soooo bad, then I got it for Christmas and hadn't opened it before tonight.
When I was blog surfing today I saw a sketch challenge over on the Limelight blog. They were also trying to get everyone to incorporate canvas into their projects.
I cut that piece of Ranger sticky-back canvas out with my handy Cuttlebug and the Label 4 Nesties. Then I inked it up with some Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress ink.
After that I stamped the border with a Waltzingmouse stamp using some new Papertrey Ink ink that I just got today. I love it! Then I stamped the flower image from Unity Stamp Co. with some brown Memento ink. I colored the little leaves in with a Copic marker. It bled a little bit, but you can't really tell.
The sentiment is from Through the Trees by Papertrey Ink (I HAD to play with my new toys!)
As I did in the last card I shared, I put a sentiment inside this one too. I stamped the Unity flower again and then added a sentiment from Mega Mixed Messages by Papertrey Ink.
Just so you know, I love this card! LOL Aren't the colors so calm and soothing?
Do you want to see some cards?
I made 3 cards today!
I don't like this one. Something about it, it's just not my style.
I like this one a little better.
Maybe because it is blue.
I like blue.
I have the image on the next card stamped for months.
Just couldn't figure out what to do with it.
I put Glossy Accents on the vases. Don't they look cool.
Wow, more cards today!
I have some more cards to show you today.
I made 2 this afternoon, the other is from right after Christmas.
But I never showed it to you before.
Here is the "old" new one. This is the first sympathy card I have ever made.
The next 2 I used my newest Lizzie Anne Designs monthly mix stamps on.
I had the idea for this card in my head, but it did not turn out quite the way I was picturing it.
Here's another card with the love birds.
I wish you could see the shimmer on that cloud paper. Here's a close-up.
Hope you enjoyed!
Can it be true?
Did you think I fell off the face of the earth? Quit making cards? Just plain disappear? Really?
Well no, I'm still here.
I blame it on a combination of the holidays and pure laziness for my lack of blog postings.
But I have 2 cards to share tonight.
Let me know what you think.
Just wanted to mention two stamp companies that I am totally loving at the moment: Papertrey Ink and Waltzingmouse Stamps.
I have had this Sassafrass paper pad practically forever! Special thanks to Katy for helping me think of a sentiment.


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Monthly Archives: April 2016
Trump Bringing Out The Truth In People
Excellent read!
Report: FBI Investigates Hillary Clinton for Corruption — Current Affairs
[ TEXT: TELESUR ENGLISH ] The Daily Caller News Foundation published a report exposing how Clinton awarded a friend and donor with millions through USAID. A fresh scandal involving Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has surfaced Monday as The Daily Caller News Foundation revealed that her State Department awarded at least US$13 million in […]
via Report: FBI Investigates Hillary Clinton for Corruption — Current Affairs
Revealed:The Capital Of The New World Order – Video — necltr
Originally posted on Exposing Modern Mugwumps: Choose you this day whom you will serve … Joshua 24: 15 Exposing Modern Mugwumps View original post
via Revealed:The Capital Of The New World Order – Video — necltr
This video link above is too well done to be ignored. This is why the establishment leaders domestic and foreign hate Donald Trump. The U.S. Constitution remains the NWO's greatest enemy.
This very important link, explains it perfectly.
Its the power of the office, the higher she goes, the more the speeches are worth. Bill, as President gets more per speech than Hillary has; though shes done quite well. What companies searching to get in her pockets are willing to pay has been on the rise. Secretary of State, speech payments, selling yourself rose. Wow, what can a female president bring, she'd only need one term? I can see a million dollar payoff for an hour long speech, especially from the pharmaceuticals. Lets hear from and reward the one that gave us everything we wanted.
She could care less about the American people, its about acquiring more wealth, and more wealth and more wealth! She uses the government as her source for that wealth, that is all, its about power! Get it!
Conservative group claims Hillary Clinton's foundation took millions from foreign governments — The 99 Percenters
An American Crossroads web ad claimed, "the Clintons' foundation took millions from foreign governments" including "up to $5 million" from the United Arab Emirates and "up to $25 million" from Saudi Arabia. As we noted, it doesn't violate campaign rules for a nonprofit philanthropy to accept donations from foreign governments. Over the years, the Clinton Foundation […]
via Conservative group claims Hillary Clinton's foundation took millions from foreign governments — The 99 Percenters
Hillary's words of wisdom… — Fellowship of the Minds
h/t FOTM reader Glenn47! DCG


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Ice Cube Tray (15 hole)View all products by: | Silicone
Silicone Bakeware - Ice Cube Tray (15 hole)
This Silicone Bakeware Ice Cube Tray is made from high quality food safe silicone.
It is fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher friendly plus it won't fade or crack and does not stain food. The non-stick design makes for easy release.
This item is suitable for temperatures -40C to 220C and has an even heat distribution when cooking.
Approx external measurement: 25cm x 15cm x 1.5cm.
-High quality food safe silicone.
-Fridge, freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher friendly.
-Fade & crack resistant.
-Won't stain food.
-Non-stick for easy release.
-Even heat distribution.
-Suitable for temperatures -40C to 220C.
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The Vietnamese Defence Ministry on Apr 20 handed over a simulation training centre to the Ministry of National Defence as a gift of the Vietnamese ministry's Technical Application and Production Ltd. (TECAPRO).
The centre include emulating systems for training on handgun, AK, B41 and 12.7mm guns, aiming to develop reaction and skills of trainees before they go on live ammunition practice on training ground, thus enhancing efficiency and safety of training in drill-ground.
The software applied in the centre allows trainees to choose virtual training sections in 3D environment, imitating line of fire and sound effects.
They can also decide suitable training level.
Addressing the event, Maj. Gen. Kilakon Bounnaphon, head of the Lao Defence Ministry's Department of Technology, lauded TECAPRO's capacity in researching and applying advanced technology in training.
He stressed the significance of emulation training in enhancing skills of trainees and preventing accidents in training process, thus saving budget and help modernize Laos' army.
He affirmed that the support of the firm is a good start for cooperation between TECAPRO and Lao Defence Ministry's Department of Technology.
Maj. Gen. Kilakon Bounnaphon noted that over the past years, the Ministry of Defence of Vietnam has effectively assisted Laos in building forces, developing infrastructure as well as human resources training, greatly contributing to the growth and modernization of Laos' army.
He thanked TECAPRO and Vietnam's Ministry of Defence for the great support, while pledging to manage and operate the centre in an efficient manner.
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Campus Services
The Office of Communications and Marketing seeks to ensure that information produced by the College portrays Endicott in a way that is complete, accurate, and transparent. All print and digital materials must pass through the office to strengthen Endicott's brand and to meet editorial standards set by the College.
Considering a marketing campaign?
Need to promote a program or event? Considering a digital or print publication? Looking to strategize on social media? Be sure to work with our team to achieve your goals.
The Office of Communications and Marketing is the strategic, creative group behind all of Endicott's internal and external messaging and brand. Our goal is to help advance the College's institutional priorities while following our department priorities. These priorities are outlined in the following manner:
- Recruitment, direct revenue, direct student retention, and direct donor and alumni initiatives
- In-direct recruitment, brand, event, and in-direct retention initiatives.
- Communications and non-revenue initiatives tied to design and advertising.
The office offers creative direction, visual design, copywriting, copy editing, photography, production, and print procurement services in the development of informational and marketing solutions. Projects may include, but are not limited to: brochures, catalogs, invitations, newsletters, direct mail pieces, posters, reports, infographics, and social media campaigns.
Review project timelines to ensure that your project can be delivered in a timely manner. Have your idea for a new digital or print piece approved by your supervisor, dean, and vice president. Only when your project has been approved should you contact the account manager designated to your department or academic school. Then our office can swing into action.
Need quick turnaround pieces to promote your event?
The Office of Communications and Marketing can provide an artwork template that incorporates Endicott's logo and brand standards into signage that promotes College events.
Looking for College photographs?
Our office maintains two types of galleries where members of the Endicott community may view and download College photos and logos:
The Image Gallery
- Image Gallery: This gallery contains College-approved imagery for use in publications, event advertisements, presentations, and web pages. The gallery includes photos of the campus and its facilities; classes, labs, and applied learning venues; student life; and event-specific pictures, among others.
- Each photo is available in high-resolution for print publications or low-resolution for use on the web. Visit the Image Gallery.
Special Event Galleries
- Following an event (Commencement, Reunion, Homecoming, etc.), photos will be posted to a special gallery and may be perused and downloaded by families, friends, and alumni of the College. (Login information for special event photos is provided to families, friends, and alumni following the event.)
- Please note that all photos taken for or by Endicott College are the property of the College and may be used for Endicott College promotional purposes only.
Photography Policy and Request for Photography Services
What are our grammar and design standards?
Editorial Style Guide
To help College content providers produce copy that is consistent and clear, our office produced the Editorial Style Guide – a compendium of useful information on such things as the official names of College buildings, programs, and degrees; punctuation and number usage; acceptable abbreviations, and much more. Please refer to the guide when writing or editing copy.
If you have any questions, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
Branding Guidelines
To strengthen and codify the Endicott brand, our office produced Branding Guidelines. Descriptions of the Endicott icon, wordmark, and logo are included, along with rules for acceptable use of the Endicott logos, colors, and more.


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Many web developers run local web servers to test website changes without affecting the live websites on the Internet. They can also be used for numerous other purposes from offering access to files or information in a local network to creating the next Facebook or Google.
Whatever it is they allow the developer or user to create, modify or offer contents locally in a safe environment. We have covered quite a few free server applications in the past including Windows File Server, the Apache server Wampserver and the Home Web Server
All had in common that they were relatively easy to setup and configure. Fortitude HTTP is another web server for the Windows operating system that makes a web server available on Windows after installation.
The web server is immediately functional after installation and it is possible to connect to example websites by pointing the web browser to http://localhost/.
fortitude http web server
The http management console is used to configure the web server locally. It displays the hosted websites, their settings and global settings in the left sidebar.
host website
New websites can be added easily by right-clicking the websites entry and selecting Configure from the context menu. Here it is possible to delete, add and edit websites.
A name, port, root directory and description can be added in the web site creation menu. Each website can be configured individually from a maximum connection limit and buffer size to the server admin email, root login details, scripting engines (supported are python, php, perl and vbs), SSI and CGI.
The global settings are identical to the local ones, with the difference that they are applicable for all web servers.
The only thing missing is a database server like MySQL which needs to be installed separately.
Fortitude HTTP is an easy to setup web server for Windows. The lack of MySQL or a comparable database makes is negative, everything else is there to get started developing or maintaining websites right away.
The web server is available for 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the Microsoft Windows operating system.
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Everything you wanted to know about ICD-10 is at your fingertips with many of the resources provided by CMS.gov. Don't hesitate; explore now and determine which resources are best to help your staff be ready! There is no better time than the present to help them ease into the changes they will experience in just over a year from now. We all know change is hard but educating purpose and preparation ensure improved adoption. This is big, let's get started now.
Although it seems that Oct. 1, 2014, that next looming date for major change is far, far away; it is never too early to assess workflow and program changes that will need to occur to create the documentation and data sets required to be up-to-date. It's no surprise our dedicated programmers and technical teams have been working on this transition and preparing our software for those flexible changes for the past couple of years here at Mediware. For those that got a glimpse of this upcoming tool at conference, you will learn a new (but familiar) word 'widget' to describe this new tool feature that will be rolled out to all accepting clients during the upcoming year.
What does the ICD-10 look like? Diagnosis coding under ICD-10-CM uses three to seven digits instead of the three to five digits used with ICD-9-CM, but the format of the code sets is similar," per the CMS instruction page. In addition, CMS reports that transition to ICD-10 is occurring because ICD-9 produces limited data about patients' medical conditions and hospital inpatient procedures. ICD-9 is 30 years old, has outdated terms and is inconsistent with current medical practice. Also, the structure of ICD-9 limits the number of new codes that can be created, and many ICD-9 categories are full.
Clinically, documentation will need to support the specificity of the ICD-10 coding structure. The code sets were designed to code information that the ICD-9 set fell short to capture. The uniqueness enables initial, subsequent or a sequelae encounter to be recognized along with right/left, acute/chronic and in some instances whether a normal healing process is occurring or clinical issues such as delayed healing, non-union and or malunion complications have arisen in the care of the patient.
Much of this information will assist in the aggregation of data. Data that will enable improved clinical research comparisons, resource allocation and best practice outcomes when aligned with care CPT coding. The World Health Organization (WHO) offers insights to international usage of the data. "In addition to enabling the storage and retrieval of diagnostic information for clinical, epidemiological and quality purposes, these records also provide the basis for the compilation of national mortality and morbidity statistics by WHO Member States. It is used for reimbursement and resource allocation decision-making by countries."
The World Health Organization reports, "ICD-10 was endorsed by the Forty-third World Health Assembly in May 1990 and came into use in WHO Member States from 1994. The 11th revision of the classification has already started and will continue until 2015."
A quick review of Wikipedia regarding ICD-10 gives you another set of abundant resources and facts to link to. Believe it or not, they report the creation of this version began back in 1983 (beating the birth of my eldest child by 3 years). It really should not be acceptable that as a world power, USA adoption has come late to the game.
When you consider that Nordic countries and the United Kingdom adopted use as early as 1994 and 1995 followed by a host of countries including Canada in 2001 – we are a dozen years overdue. What are we trying to hide? What will we discover? Get on board and let's find out! Begin your education now for a smooth transition.


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A former Bellevue West High School student charged with making terroristic threats and possessing an explosive device has pleaded guilty to two counts of third-degree assault as part of a plea agreement.
Nicholas J. Scott, 19, entered the guilty plea May 20 in Sarpy County District Court. The misdemeanor charges each carry a penalty of up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
In February 2018, Nicholas was arrested after allegedly telling other students that he was going to shoot anyone who would leave the school during a student walkout for a stand against gun violence.
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Prosecutors later added the charge of being in possession of an explosive device after Bellevue police said they found materials commonly used in making explosive devices in Scott's bedroom.
Scott had faced up to three years in prison on each felony count if he had been convicted of making terroristic threats and having an explosive device.


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Samsung unveils 180 trillion won investment plan in boost for South Korea's Moon
[SEOUL] Samsung, South Korea's biggest conglomerate, plans to invest 180 trillion won (S$219.4 billion) to ramp up its ability to produce memory chips and other products vital to future growth, lending its support to President Moon Jae-in's efforts to shore up a slowing economy.
The spending will boost research and expenditure in artificial intelligence, fifth-generation wireless networks, bio-pharmaceuticals, displays, semiconductors and other key programmes over the next three years, according to Samsung Electronics Co, the group's crown jewel. Almost three-quarters of that investment will be made at home, it said in a statement.
Samsung made the announcement days after its de-facto chief, Jay Lee, met Finance Minister Kim Dong-yeon, at a chip factory south of Seoul. The company posted a record profit last year and continues to ride a global rally for semiconductors, lead the world in smartphone sales and supply screens for Apple's iPhone X.
"Samsung's brimming with cash right now," said Kwon Sung-ryul, an analyst at DB Financial Investment in Seoul. "There's a political side to it, too, because the government is calling for creating jobs and funneling investment at home."
The investment is a boon for Mr Moon, whose public approval ratings have been dwindling. Consumption has slowed, unemployment is rising and investment has cooled since he came to power last year. Samsung said it may hire 40,000 more people, while the investment itself could help create 700,000 new jobs in the country.
Samsung has a reputation for forging ahead with investment even when competitors brace for a slowdown, a strategy that's helped it emerge as the world's biggest chipmaker after surviving one crunch after another. Samsung this year finished building the world's largest smartphone factory in India even as its Chinese market share shrinks.
Vice-chairman Mr Lee met Mr Moon at the Indian factory's opening this year, his first meeting with the nation's leader since Mr Lee was released in February on a suspended jail sentence for a graft conviction. Mr Lee had gone through a year of lock-up at a facility south of Seoul after being detained on charges of bribing a friend of Mr Moon's predecessor, Park Geun-hye. Mr Lee, who has led Samsung since his father fell ill in 2014, denies wrongdoing and has appealed the ruling.


text: Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to portray AFSCME, the union representing 38,000 Illinois employees, as greedy and itching for a strike, but his case against the union is weak. It was Rauner, after all, who walked away from contract negotiations with the union, and who is trying to get the state labor relations board to declare contract talks at an impasse. This week the Rauner administration circulated a rumor that the union is threatening to fine its own members if they don't participate in a planned strike. The union replied that 1) no strike is planned 2) no fines are planned and 3) the rumors are all part of the governor's "misinformation campaign." AFSCME knows better than to strike in this political and economic climate, but Rauner seems intent on forcing public employees out if he can. –Fletcher Farrar, editor and publisher


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An Italian company, FAP Ceramiche, successfully made us burrowing in the world of this beautiful bathroom design. Their brand combinations promote a highly impressive and cool approach to the ordinary walls covered in tiles. By this decoration, a usual bathroom not merely has its functional side, but become a state of art by itself.
To get the best usage, these huge collections of beautiful tiles that can be found easily on stores should be applied in the same approach of choosing wallpapers. That is, becoming the first step in decorating a room rather than the last. So, you better search for your favorite design and lay the rest of your silhouettes and palette based on that design.
Through exquisite patterns, cool mosaic details, and stunning contrast in matt and gloss finishes, the bathroom tiles have surely had a great makeover.
Ceramic tiles is still becoming the best practical choice for the walls of the bathroom, despite the fact that there are many other choices of bathroom wall covering which have become a trend nowadays, with so many people opting for the intricacy and interest provided by a pot or wallpaper from the collections of wash room paints out there.
The top advantage of ceramic tiles is, when it is placed in front of other materials, they will not absorb substances easily, change its color or leave a mark from splashes. They also will not be damaged by moisture, cosmetics, or even corrosive cleaning products. So, you will be glad having them remains their beauty over time, just in the same condition as the first way they make you fall in love.


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Hello, I'm Marcus Hunter. Currently I serve a life without parole sentence in Maury, NC. I am an emerging writer and artist, you can read some of my pieces here and send me photos of you, your family, friends or pets and I'd draw a portrait for you and mail it back to you. Please send photos to Marcus D. Hunter #1140920, PO Box 506 Maury, NC 28554. After you receive the portraits you can send me a donation via
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This post contains detailed information about the mobile pots of soup dealer, Dotimi. Here, the contact details or address for this mobile pots of soup dealer is given so as to enable customers tap into the rich creativity of what is known as pots of soup on the go.
Are you looking for the best way to go about cooking your soups for either family or big events without going through the stress of actually doing them yourself? Well, look no further, Dotimi Mobile Pots of Soup to the rescue! Dotimi Mobile Pots of Soup has come to stay to ease the burden on people who find it really stressful and time consuming to cook delicious soup at home or for large events.
We are in the era of "pots of soup on the go" and you can tap into it by ordering yours at affordable prices. Dotimi mobile pots of soup will definitely give you a lasting impression. You can visit them and make enquiries about the different types of soups that they specialise in cooking Egusi, Oha, Afang, Ewedu soups etc.
Below is the contact details of Dotimi Mobile Pots of Soup in Lagos.
Dotimi Mobile Pots of Soup: Pots of soup on the go
Address: 40b Ogudu Road, Ojota, Lagos.
Be informed that Dotimi is also a fast food restaurant where you can eat in.


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Vintage , probably 1970's , Ralph Bone Lubbock Texas custom made hunting knife here with Johnson's custom leather sheath and a sharpening stone. This is a used knife and bears sharpening marks and wear and some spotting discoloration on blade. Guard, handle and pommel are all tight. Knife is 9" OAL with a 4 3/4" (point to guard) blade.
Sheath is very sturdy and in good used condition. Please view the many photos. No knife sales to anyone under 18.
The item "Vintage Ralph Bone Lubbock Texas Custom Hunting Knife with Johnson Sheath & Ston" is in sale since Wednesday, March 28, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Fixed Blade Knives\Modern Fixed Blade\Custom & Handmade". The seller is "brassaddict65" and is located in Bourbon, Missouri. This item can be shipped to United States.


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15 acres Building Lot or Camper Lot in Greene NY 266 Watrous Road
15 acres Building Lot or Camping Lot in Greene NY with Woods and an Old Apple Orchard.
This attractive lot has all the features you are looking for either as a camping get-away or for your new country home. Quiet privacy with power at the end of a paved road. Only 10 minutes from downtown shopping and schools. The front of the lot is open and ready to make into a large yard. Bordered by an old stone wall along the road and trees along the sides leading into an old apple orchard that still produces apples for a year-round population of deer, turkey, and grouse.
Further back there are mature nut bearing oak trees along with sugar maple and black cherry. The orchard could use some trimming and thinning out of brush to create trails for you and the wildlife. The current owner is a hunter and he has enjoyed many successful bow hunts in the colorful fall cover while he and his wife stayed in their camper. See the trail cam photo of a 10 pt. buck that was feeding there during the day.
Below the orchard and hardwoods you will enter a brushy area where springs emerge and trickle into a more lush covered small swamp along the back border. Great cover that holds wildlife all year. An abundance of plant diversity and forage for both wildlife and naturalists packed into this 15 acre park-like setting.
There are large state forests just down the road along with nearby popular Chenango Valley State Park with lakes and a public golf course. Chenango County has miles of public fishing streams and miles of hiking, skiing, or snowmobiling trails. Come to visit and recreate, or live the country life year-round.
Offered at $42,900. Contact Norm Niggli 607-237-1949 for more information and to schedule a private showing.
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Ulster barged their way to the top of Pool 1 of the Champions Cup this afternoon in Belfast, overcoming French visitors and previous pool leaders La Rochelle 20 points to 13 with a titanic effort at the Kingspan Stadium.
It was captain Rory Best's first win with his province in some 386 days and he played a central role in the outcome, opening Ulster's account with a try after a shaky start for the side and entering an all-around performance that garnered 'Man of the Match' honours.
Best and his men were down 0-6 with a quarter of an hour played but stormed back after a yellow card sent Paul Jordaan to the sin-bin and reduced La Rochelle to 14 men on 22 minutes. Best crossed the line from the back of a maul at the half-hour mark and a wonderful finish from Jacob Stockdale out on the wing nine minutes later was enough to give Ulster the lead despite two errant conversion attempts from John Cooney.
Jacob Stockdale "reptilian strength"#stockzilla#SUFTUM#ULSvLAR pic.twitter.com/LaudhmJSER
— David (@paddy_de) January 13, 2018
You won't stop Stockers from there #ULSvLAR pic.twitter.com/4N4BbEATHv
— Rugby Onslaught ? (@Rugbyonslaught) January 13, 2018
The visitors retook the lead early in the second half with a converted try. Alexi Bales, who had knocked over La Rochelle's two first-half scores, kicking the extra points after crossing the white-wash himself.
That lead was short-lived, however, as Ulster issued an immediate and deadly response. A mistake from Pierre Bourgarit was punished by Darren Cave and Nick Timoney, the latter dotting down to put the northern province in front once more. This time Cooney found the target with his follow-up kick. He did so once again from a penalty a few minutes later to give Ulster a seven-point cushion to which they would cling until the final whistle.
It was a massive win for Ulster, putting them a point ahead of La Rochelle atop the pool. This means that they will now head to Coventry to play Wasps on the 21st of the month as masters of their own destiny. Wasps play Harlequins later this evening at the Twickenham Stoop. They currently sit on 10 points, 7 behind Ulster, in third place.
Below is a sample of the reaction to the game, which includes some complaints about the yellow card shown by referee Wayne Barnes to Jordaan as well as some kind words for Christian Lealiifano who played his last home game for Ulster today…
What a performance from Ulster! Where did that come from! Great game #ChampionsCup
— Declan Toner (@DeclanToner) January 13, 2018
Well, Ulstermen, bravo.
Wasps v Ulster will be TASTY.
— Andy McGeady (@andymcgeady) January 13, 2018
That's more like it from Ulster. They mightn't have the strongest squad but they showed great passion and desire today #ULSvLAR
— Pope Lorenzo (@ReynholmITdpt) January 13, 2018
What a performance by Ulster! …Ps note that 4 of the 5 groups Scarlett's, Leinster, Munster and ourselves all topped by ..Pro 14 teams!!! ??….#pro14
— Boycey (@DuboisElder) January 13, 2018
Strength doesn't come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will #MG Suspend hostility towards Logan/Kiss for a couple of hours, time for @UlsterRugby and our fans to remind @staderochelais why so many teams used to hate coming to Belfast. #StartHard #SUFTUM
— Neil Best (@Best6Analysis) January 13, 2018
A lot of @UlsterRugby players stood up today. Wins against top sides need to be fought for #SUFTUM https://t.co/OwMd539u6d
— Neil Best (@Best6Analysis) January 13, 2018
Stand up for the Ulster man. That's one gutsy win. Wasps game next week could be an epic.
— Neil Treacy (@neil_treacy) January 13, 2018
Mahooosive result for Ulster! Bench were outstanding as were the pack
— Manus Lappin (@EmeraldRugby) January 13, 2018
Got to love @JacobStockdale
'defusing' the situation by patting a grown man on the head ?? #ULSvLAR pic.twitter.com/kYJUPKph0f
— Gareth Hanna (@GarethHanna11) January 13, 2018
Great game to watch #ULSvLAR Cooney and Best immense – hard to believe it's his first win for Ulster in over a year – definitely think @StephenFerris6 would make a great coach !
— Dermot Wynne (@afcderm) January 13, 2018
Wayne Barnes gave a yellow card for this, without consulting the TMO. Right call? #ULSvLAR pic.twitter.com/jfFP5aBgI1
— rugby (@theblitzdefence) January 13, 2018
Yellow card? Not sure what La Rochelle player is supposed to do there. #ULSvLAR pic.twitter.com/l9Uft5HEw0
— Smällclöne (@Smallclone) January 13, 2018
Classic Wayne Barnes there making himself the star of the show. That's not even a penalty, let alone a yellow. #ULSvLAR
— Shane Madden (@Shane_Madden92) January 13, 2018
Love piutau as a player but he's took a blatant dive there #ULSvLAR #ChampionsCup
— Matthew Parrott (@MattP1984) January 13, 2018
Piutau manufactured that collision and then feigned injury to head/neck. Exploitation of concern for serious head injuries. This crying wolf makes the issue harder to legislate for – should be condemned @WorldRugby #ULSvLAR #ChampionsCup
— Andrew Marriott (@dugmarriott) January 13, 2018
Wayne Barnes missed this knock on, he's having a very average game got the yellow card wrong and now this could cost La Rochelle pic.twitter.com/sa9CH8tigr
— Trevor Reilly (@TrevorReilly7) January 13, 2018
Wayne Barnes has changed the game around completely.. some horrendous decisions. Stop making up laws and just apply the right ones.. ????
— Djk (@Djk6458) January 13, 2018
Refereeing performances like this one from Wayne Barnes are the reason i watch less and less rugby. So biased towards the home team. @SkySportsRugby @btsportrugby #ULSvLAR
— Sports Thoughts (@mysportsmusings) January 13, 2018
@CLealiifano All the best for the future mate. Hope to see you back on these shores one day again. #suftum
— ???⚽?? (@p_rob_hob) January 13, 2018
Just home from ravenhill what a fantastic result welldone to @UlsterRugby faithful really showing how much we love @UlsterRugby and big thank you to @CLealiifano what a fantastic player #onceaulstermanalwaysaulstermansuftum ?⚪⚫?
— christopher TOOLE (@1018ct) January 13, 2018
@CLealiifano thank you for all your dedication I hope some day u will come back to ravenhill as a player or even a spectator. #suftum
— John Steenson (@bigbellyjuan) January 13, 2018
Well played @UlsterRugby showed all the guts and determination that was missing in the last performance. And farewell to @CLealiifano good luck and remember #onceaulstermanalwaysaulstermansuftum
— Adrian Mc kinney (@adrian_kinney32) January 13, 2018
That's top draw from Ulster. Christian Lealiifano will be missed.
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Together we can challenge the ideologically-driven policies that divide and weaken our community.
The BC NDP Government has introduced an additional "School Tax" surcharge, starting in 2019, that specifically targets a small segment of British Columbia's homeowners.
Many of these homeowners saved carefully and have owned their homes for decades, and watched helplessly as property values increased in their neighbourhood. They have planned for retirement and cannot afford an unexpected tax increase.
The additional tax on your homes will apply regardless of the actual equity you have in your property and will continue to be assessed against the "value" of your home every year moving forward.
The school tax surcharge is a targeted attack on a specific class of citizens. It is contrary to Canadian tax policy (as it taxes unrealized gains), and does nothing to solve affordability. It may, in fact, worsen affordability.
The school tax surcharge is a slippery slope: UBC academics are already calling for the taxes to be applied to properties assessed at $1M, which would capture nearly every single detached home in the City of Vancouver.
The school tax surcharge encroaches on municipal tax base; this has serious implications to the ability of municipalities to raise revenues. The mayors of Vancouver and West Vancouver have already written to the Premier asking him to repeal the school tax surcharge for this reason.
If you're considering seeking relief by deferring your taxes, keep in mind the interest and long-term financial liability that you will be placing against your family's home. Additionally, the BC NDP has not offered any rebate should your property value decrease or be sold for less than the assessed value it was taxed at in prior years.
Regardless of being termed a "School Tax", the revenues collected are not specifically for your local community or schools. They will be treated as general revenue by the provincial government, mixed in with other sources to fund whatever ideological schemes the government decides to pursue.
Despite the significant financial impact your family may face from being targeted by this new tax, the revenues from it will amount to a fraction of a percent of the provincial budget and make little difference in any services the NDP hopes to provide. It primarily serves to signal to their supporters that they are "doing something" about high real estate values.
The tax and spend BC NDP have introduced at least nineteen new taxes, or increases to existing taxes, since taking power. These include increases to BC Hydro and ICBC rates, an increased Property Transfer Tax that makes it more difficult for first time home buyers, and more.
The Carbon Tax increase of $5 per tonne, per year, for four years, is estimated to cost British Columbians $1.3B. Like the "School Tax", the revenue is not set aside for climate policies, but goes into the large "general revenue" spending pot.
The Employer Health Payroll Tax will kill thousands of jobs.
It threatens small businesses, which are already squeezed by taxes and over-regulation. Business owners must find measures to comply with this brand new tax, and may resort to layoffs, reducing hours, or cutting benefits.
To make matters worse, businesses who currently pay MSP for their employees are hit with a double tax this year, as MSP payments don't cease until December 31.
The Speculation Tax roll-out came as a surprise for homeowners as they realized that failure to complete the declaration would result in a "negative option billing" of tax levy. While the BC NDP are the first to admit that the mass majority of homeowners will be exempt from the tax, they are imposing this bureaucratic burden on every homeowner in affected areas.
The government estimates around 30,000 BC properties will be subject to the tax. 1.3 million taxpayers will have to fill out forms that include their Social Insurance numbers and email addresses or pay this arbitrary tax. We can only speculate as to what they plan to do with this sensitive personal information.
Attorney General David Eby was facing an organized recall campaign. Instead of standing up and defending government policies, the already onerous rules around recall were tilted in the favour of sitting MLAs even more. Far from embracing transparency and accountability, the NDP rushed through a bill just days before the beginning of the start of recall campaign. They invoked closure in the legislature to shut down debate and rammed through their changes.
To date, there has never been a successful recall campaign in BC, despite several attempts, it was a very high bar. Now, it's even higher. Spending limits have been arbitrarily imposed, procedural red tape massively increased and third party activity severely curtailed.
Much like the failed referendum on electoral reform, these changes highlight the NDP's willingness to rig the game in their favour using any means available.
We have been out at the doors, at rallies, and talking to our neighbours. We have heard from voters in Vancouver - Point Grey. David Eby was not elected to impose arbitrary surcharges on homeowners, nor to suppress freedom of speech through hastily approved elections legislation reform. His insistence to push through his ideological agenda is creating a groundswell of opposition from hard-working families and small businesses in his riding.


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