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Sutton won the 8-9-year old boys division, while Farley took first in the 12-13-year-old boys contest Saturday at Jesse Stuart Elementary School in Madisonville. They will move on to the state contest Feb. 9 in Frankfort.
Other Henderson County students who competed in Saturday's event were: Parys Lane, third, 8-9 girls; Kamryn Raley, second, 10-11 girls; Elijah Harvey, fourth, 10-11 boys.


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What's the function? Compiling FBA information:
All behavior serves a purpose, or "function."
Behavior is a way to communicate a need. The behavior of concern is the student's best way to achieve their desired outcome. If it didn't work, they wouldn't have learned to do it!
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How do I figure out what the function is?
Once all the assessment components have been completed, it can be challenging to integrate the information into a meaningful hypothesis statement. Here are tools to help.
Summary of FBA Information - this is a part of the comprehensive FBA form. It requires each component be summarized into its most critical information in the form of an ABC statement. Then each ABC statement can be compared to find commonalities.
Function Matrix - used to compile assessment components into a meaningful framework. Useful when there is competing evidence about the function of the behavior.
Function Based Intervention Decision Model - All components of a behavior plan are important, but this decision flowchart will help you determine where to focus your time and energy.
from Umbreit, J., Ferro, J., Liaupsin, C., & Lane, K. (2007). Functional behavioral assessment and function-based intervention: An effective, practical approach. Upper Saddle River, N. J.: Prentice-Hall.
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As reported by Censor.NET, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Maria Zakharova wrote on Facebook.
"Ukraine has vetoed the adoption of the statement by the state presiding in the U.N. Security Council on Vilaly Churkin. That's what the current Ukrainian 'authorities' are: they can do nothing good, only spoil everything to everyone, including themselves," she wrote.
Churkin was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital in serious condition and pronounced dead at 10:55 a.m. on Feb. 20
He has served as Russia's permanent representative to the United Nations since April 8, 2006.
The deceased Russian diplomat is known by numerous meetings of the U.N. Security Council triggered by Russian aggression in the Donbas, Crimea's occupation and violation of human rights on the peninsula. During these meetings, Churkin was repeatedly charged with false statements and manipulations of facts.
The deaths of Russian diplomats have become frequent recently. Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin died on Jan. 26. Russian diplomat Andrei Malanin was found dead in his apartment in Athens on Jan. 9 as the Russian embassy cited natural causes.
On Dec. 9, a 22-year police officer shot dead Russian Ambassador Andrei Karlov at the photo exhibition "Russia Through the Eyes of the Turks" in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Ukraine did not block statement on Churkin's death in UN Security Council. The situation was different, - Ukraine's Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry claims second "Crimean saboteur" detained. PHOTO
Foreign Ministry: Ukraine condemns Russian "elections" in occupied Crimea
Ukraine Foreign Ministry not to register Russian monitors for Ukraine presidential elections, - Klimkin
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One of the hardest things to hear is a friend who talks about committing suicide. It's heartbreaking and tough to deal with but given the alternative, it's much better to have that difficult conversation than to not have it at all and face the fatal consequence. Take it as a bitter pill to swallow so long as you can prevent suicide.
As we celebrated World Suicide Prevention Day, we become more aware of how depression does not discriminate and can snatch away the lives of just about anyone. We can all do something to overcome this mental illness and prevent suicide. Here are just some of the ways you can save someone who has suicidal thoughts:
1. Recognize the Warning Signs
Opening up about suicidal thoughts is far from easy so the key is knowing how to read the red flags. There are many ways to tell when someone has suicidal tendencies. Some of the warning signs include isolation from family and friends, anxiety or agitation, extreme self-loathing thoughts, hopelessness, rage and irritability, loss of interest in former hobbies, and risk-taking behavior.
2. Listen and Speak From the Heart
Sometimes, all a person needs is for someone to talk to and listen to them. When a suicidal person reaches out to you, be there for them by taking the time to listen. It won't be comfortable, but allow them to vent out their feelings of pain, anger, and loneliness. Show that you care by carrying on an honest conversation.
3. Be Guided On Your Response
The last thing you'd want to do is to criticize or judge. Keep an open mind and try to be patient and accepting. Follow the QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer) method for dealing with suicidal persons. Or follow these steps to prevent suicide:
Engage: Carry on with the conversation and connect with the person by looking eye-to-eye.
Explore: Look into their situation from their point of view.
Identify: Don't be afraid to ask directly if the person is contemplating suicide.
Inquire: If the person is indeed suicidal, dig deeper by asking more questions such as the reasons that led to their suicidal thoughts.
Assess: Ask closed questions or questions that are answerable by yes or no.
4. Keep Company
It's not enough that you tell a suicidal person that he/she is not alone. Prove this literally by physically keeping the person company. If you can't do so, check with them regularly or reach out to the person's family members and friends so they can stay with the person. Be mindful not to let a suicidal person on their own.
5. Seek Professional Help
If you think the person is in grave danger of committing suicide, don't hesitate to seek professional help. The Department of Health (DOH), with the help of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Natasha Goulbourn Foundation (NGF) launched in 2016 the Hopeline project, a phone-based crisis 24/7 hotline.
Prevent suicide by reaching Hopeline at these numbers: (02) 804-4673; 0917-5584673; and 2919 for Globe and TM subscribers.


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As the trade war between the U.S and China rages on, investors may find bargains in Chinese stocks. "China is the one [region] where we have a preference because of valuation and because of the expectation that Chinese stimulus can provide some uplift to earnings," says Thomas Poullaouec, the Hong Kong-based head of Asia Pacific multi-asset solutions for T. Rowe Price, the mutual fund giant headquartered in Baltimore with over $1.1 trillion in assets under management (AUM), in remarks to Bloomberg.
T. Rowe Price sees decelerating earnings growth among U.S. stocks, making them increasingly expensive. Meanwhile, the Shanghai Composite Index gained about 9% over the past month, leading its global peer group, Bloomberg notes. By contrast, the S&P 500 Index (SPX) rose only about 2%, and many investment strategists are reducing their recommended allocations to U.S. stocks.
Significance For Investors
"Bottom line is, we are bullish on Chinese stocks," as Justin Thomson, chief investment officer (CIO) of equity at T. Rowe Price in Baltimore, told the South China Morning Post. "Investors are focusing on China's domestic-oriented companies with less exposure to trade war gyrations and more exposure to the Chinese consumer as the government is likely to use policy as a tool to stabilize and stimulate consumer demand," as Jonathan Brodsky, founder of international-focused Cedar Street Asset Management, told Barron's.
Chinese consumers are buying more from local companies, rather than U.S. firms, in response to the trade tensions. These U.S.-listed Chinese consumer stocks posted big gains since being recommended in Barron's in early August: iQiyi Inc. (IQ), up 9%, Weibo Corp. (WB), up about 35%, and Pinduoduo Inc. (PDD), up about 60%. Additionally, the Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF (ASHR), a proxy for mainland Chinese stocks, is up roughly 9% during the same period, versus a gain of about 5% for the S&P 500, the column adds.
Meanwhile, China has created the so-called STAR Market, designed to compete with the Nasdaq. The strategy is to have IPOs from innovative Chinese startups listed there rather than in the U.S. or Hong Kong.
"Recent selling in both Chinese and U.S. tech stocks has been painful, but we see it potentially creating more attractive entry points for long-term investors," wrote Kate Moore and Lucy Liu, analysts with BlackRock, as quoted by the SCMP. "We believe valuations may be nearing bottom. For those with a long-term mindset and stomach for short-term volatility, we believe it may be an opportune time to step in," they added.
While the S&P 500 has shot up by about 340% from the trough of the last bear market in March 2009, the Shanghai Composite has posted a modest gain, in local currency terms, of only about 39% during the same period, per Yahoo Finance. During this period the Chinese yuan has depreciated by about 4% versus the dollar, per Macrotrends.net. Translated into dollars, the Shanghai Composite is up by only about 34%. Current P/E ratios are 19.5 for the S&P 500 and 14.6 for the Shanghai Composite, per Bloomberg.
Looking Ahead
"S&P earnings are unlikely to grow at all over the next twelve months," Morgan Stanley warns in a current report. Slowing revenue growth, largely due to excess inventories, ongoing trade tensions, and rising costs, particularly labor costs, are among the factors that they see exerting downward pressure on profits. They see the S&P 500 stuck where it is today, at 3,000, through the rest of 2019.
Regarding Chinese stocks, there also are reasons for caution. In August, Chinese exports were down by 1% year-over-year (YOY) and imports fell by 5.6%, according to another Barron's report. China's producer price index (PPI), an indicator of business profitably, dropped by 0.8% YOY, its biggest decline since 2016.
Inventories of manufactured goods are piling up, as U.S tariffs and weak economies in Europe crimp Chinese exports. This, in turn, is forcing price cuts that reduce profits and make it harder for Chinese companies to pay down debt, possibly increasing an already-record number of corporate defaults, observes Rory Green, an economist at TS Lombard, in remarks to Barron's.
Meanwhile, the services industry in China, which accounts for about 60% of GDP and most new jobs, also is in slowdown. Wage growth also is slowing, and Chinese companies have avoided layoffs by cutting work hours and benefits. This bodes ill for consumer spending in China, and thus consumer stocks, as well as the general economy, given that private consumption, as China calls it, was 39.4% of GDP in 2018, per global economic research firm CEIC.


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For the People - Monday March 30, 2020
For the People - Monday March 23, 2020 Rerun of last week's Corona Virus interview with Dr. Jacobson.
For the People - Monday March 16, 2020 Corona Virus, guest Walter Jacobson, M.D., psychiatrist, physical and mental aspects of the pandemic, how to deal with both, effect on our emotional state of mind.
For the People - Monday March 9, 2020 Guest Alan Dershowitz, the Constitution, Federalist papers, bribery, abuse of authority, the impeachment, felony murder rule and general principles.
For the People - Monday March 2, 2020 U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Maryland) (replay), guest Kristin Davis regarding Roger Stone, current situation, sentence, motion for a new trial, basis, jury conduct and ramification of jury misconduct, jury selection, peremptory challenges, uncertainty and settlement.
For the People - Monday February 24, 2020 Guest: U.S. Senator Benjamin Cardin (D-Maryland), impeachment process, his views, Constitution, Senate responsibility, no trial, no appeal, dangerous times, fear of Trump by Congress, gun safety bill, use of restraining orders, after interview references to Yogi Berra, Bernie Sanders, rights of privacy, 1984, traffic court, cost to fight, traffic school, Roger Stone case, motion for a new trial, juror misconduct rules and cases, jury mistakes, ramifications of either, pardons, Harvey Weinstein tape, spiritual aspects, Lee Baca, case in Arizona, discretionary call, not likely to be reversed on appeal, "polling the jury", rape case and mistrial, judges ruling not to be dependant on how the judge feels about the parties, "good old boys" network and effect.
For the People - Monday February 10, 2020 Voting, what if there had been a criminal case instead of impeachment, stonewalling, Bolton, burden of proof, Roger Stone, loyalty, sentencing, guidelines, pardons, admissibility of evidence, hearsay, discussion with Lainie Speiser, Roger Stone's publicist, term limits, relevance issue for the judge, Constitution, abuse of power, democrats' mistakes.
For the People - Monday February 3, 2020 Impeachment, non event, result, was there a real trial, what if it was a criminal trial, stare decisis, Democrats' mistakes, Dershowitz, Bolton, practicality, bribery, crime, executive privilege, privilege log, motions to compel, accelerative process, election, electoral college, judicial appointments, stonewalling, jury instruction, McGann case, evidentiary rules, politics and chaos.
For the People - Monday January 27, 2020 Impeachment not a trial, burden of proof, no trial if jury decides before proceedings begin, relevance, what if a criminal case, different burdens, this was political, allegations, requirement for a trial, how criminal cases are done, Bolton, obstruction, Bolton's book, calling witnesses, no chance of conviction, Dershowitz, history regarding obstruction and executive privilege, Obama used it, stonewalling, discovery, documents, assertion of legal right to oppose, smoking gun, notes, waiver, choice, jury issue, pressure on the Senate, self-interest, oath, Clinton trial, behind the scenes, McConnell, when privilege applies, precedent, privilege log, description, what was the purpose of the communication, in camera review, why not go to court for rulings, U.S. v. Nixon case, privilege yields to public interest, McGann case, Supreme Court, Chief Justice Roberts, due process, document request.
For the People - Monday January 20, 2020
For the People - Monday January 13, 2020
For the People - Monday January 6, 2020
For the People - Monday December 30, 2019 Guest Chaim Solomon, spiritual rules, technological application, quality of life, contents of prior shows, including Ann Coulter, fulfillment, gratification, consciousness is everything, mind over matter, thinking creates, shifting, technologies and the physical world, physical is manifestation, spirituality and free will, light and the power of creation, action and reaction, interrupting a pattern, pausing and making a choice, putting in good energy, Kabbalah, positive vibes, winning and losing, changing attitude, predictability, settlement, ego, forgiving, negative energy, good inside, turning on the Light, activation, unconditional love and positive energy, how the world works, not random, what goes around comes around, light removes darkness, earning and working for it, inner peace, quantum consciousness, dreams and happiness.
For the People - Monday December 23, 2019
For the People - Monday December 16, 2019 Statutes of limitation, when it begins and ends, exceptions, collections, contractual statutes of limitations, circumstances, haves versus have nots, tolling agreements, estoppel, insurance claims, what are your rights, policies, ultimate reality, premiums, claims practices, claims mean money out reducing profits, reserves, upper hand, fraudulent claims, Penal Code section making fraud a crime, felonies and misdemeanors, reading from the Insurance Code and regulations to reign in unfair claims settlement practices, Section 790.03 (h) of the Insurance Code, examples and statistics, contingency fee lawyers, "closed files," defense view, summary judgment motions, why not settle, billable hours, competition among defense lawyers, rates, "lowball" offers, "genuine dispute doctrine," delays, attorney fees, "consequential (emotional) damages," punitive damages, clear and convincing evidence, insurance regulations, why is this happening to you, desire, cause and effect, time.
For the People - Monday December 9, 2019
For the People - Monday December 2, 2019
For the People - Monday November 25, 2019
For the People - Monday November 18, 2019 Guests - Daphne Barak, author of book on Rick Gates and Kristin Davis, public relations contact for Roger Stone, discussion of impeachment and Stone conviction
For the People - Monday November 11, 2019
For the People - Monday November 4, 2019
For the People - Monday October 28, 2019
For the People - Monday October 21, 2019 Special Guest: Ann Coulter
For the People - Monday October 14, 2019
For the People - Monday October 7, 2019
For the People - Monday August 19, 2019
For the People - Monday August 12, 2019
For The People - Monday July 22, 2019 Diversity, guest Lisa Ann, major adult star, her history and experiences with cyber bullying and restraining orders, prior interviews on same subject, freedom and freedom of speech, spirituality, employers obligations, her experience at the gym, duty not to disclose, stalking, her cases, defamation, burden of proof, truth as a defense, invasion of privacy, weight and balance, Sullivan vs. N.Y. Times case, Evans vs. Evans quote, small claims as place to get relief, jury duty and getting out of it.
For The People - Monday July 15, 2019 Judges, what they do, power, ways to be appointed, mechanical, election, politics, agenda, nasty judges, judicial decisions, sanctions, remedies for violations, compulsion, decisions on motions, motions in limine, declarations, discretionary calls, certainty, challenges to judges, practical, expectations, if it happened to someone else it could happen to you, tape recording, contempt, some not too current, reading papers, 8 judges, basis for dismissal was she couldn't read the papers, scheduling, judges getting fired, bench trial, flippant, change of mind, getting home towned, drunk judge, bribes, Texas.
For The People - Monday July 8, 2019
For The People - Monday July 1, 2019 Guest Dante Nero, free speech, life as a pimp, Proud Boys and white supremacy, TRO's, ex parte, control of speech.
For The People - Monday June 24, 2019 Timing, diversity in shows, Supreme Court ruling today, last week's show on homeless vets, nasty judges, jury view, robes, prison, guest Nick Mahler, barred from Twitter, effect of Supreme Court case, 1st Amendment, trademark,scandelous, FUCT, basis, disability and success, hemp, Amazon, terms of service, products, rope, products sold, termination of account, customer service, private company and decision to do or not do something, sue or not, economic, business loss, provisions, 1st Amendment lawyers, Deep Throat, rights, exercising rights, disability, pro bono, liability and damages, how much,, clear and convincing evidence.
For The People - Monday June 17, 2019
For The People - Monday June 10, 2019
For The People - Monday June 3, 2019
For The People - Monday May 27, 2019
For The People - Monday May 20, 2019 Random versus predestination, how to pick a lawyer continued, life is a movie that can be edited, instant gratification, desires, choice, connection to energy, negative people, negative experiences, why from a spiritual perspective, cause and effect concept, creating cause, reactions, anger is ego, time to fix, time is shorter now, results come more quickly, punishment, converting chaos into order, ego and adversarial, aggressive, making a difference, evil speech, blame, settlement, litigation as a result of ego, ability to change, challenges to make changes, picking the right lawyer, visceral feelings, winners and losers, attitude, consciousness, need for a lawyer, reviews, motivation, sit down, views they have as a lawyer, single practitioner, boutique law firms or the big guys, advertising, what will the lawyer do for you and how, criminal law fees, big guys ability to settle, financing, experts, tell tale signs, client who loses.
For The People - Monday May 13, 2019 Providing information, comments about Roger Stone interview, object of the show, options, book reviews, free choice, how to pick a lawyer, guidelines, constitutional crisis, underlying basis and need for a crime for obstruction, ask about outcome, who is the judge, predictability, reasons for settlement, bailiffs, disputes with neighbors, think of options, Essex case on duty to defend, show is designed to help the people, public disclosure, practicality, picking a lawyer, contingency, payment of costs, experts, transgender case, contingency firms, cash flow, low ball offers, hourly fee lawyers, keeping case open, billable hours, ask a lot of questions, disbarment, attorney fee calculations, first interview, DUI cases and attorneys.
For The People - Monday May 6, 2019 Guest Roger Stone, gag order, who he is, political times, nature of the show, information, guidelines, restraining orders, expectations, slow walking, what Trump administration is doing, subpoenas, court actions, Stone's view, alternative media, Roe v. Wade, political judgments, upcoming elections, Biden, Sanders, censorship, gun control, legislation.
For The People - Monday April 29, 2019 Roger Stone interview, trial strategies, indictment discussion of Stone situation, witnesses, beyond a reasonable doubt, played tape of prior Stone interview, criminal law from both sides, criminal complaint and indictments, difference, preliminary hearings, discovery, leading questions, indictment of Stone, elements, grand jury, counts in the indictment, what it doesn't charge, Wikileaks, Corsi, Credico, credibility of witnesses, documents, emails, defense, section 977 of the Penal Code, arraignment, pre trial conference, conspiracy, attacks on Trump, structure of prosecution, necessary elements, speculation, materiality, likeability, intent, level, mens rea, reliance on witnesses, when a witness cannot remember, jury thinking, guilty plea, why is all of this happening, cause and effect, doing the right thing.
For The People - Monday April 22, 2019 Lisa Ann, renowned porn actress, was supposed to be our guest to talk about bullying, cyber attacks, privacy and related issues, her battle in restraining order court and the ramifications, reason she could not make it, attorney fees, the American and British systems, why the British system is better, the process, personal attacks, posting, invasion of privacy, 3 different types of remedies, restraining orders, actions for defamation and actions for invasion of privacy, including name and likeness, effect is to chill people from maligning you, civil harassment, rules, continuous course of conduct, going over remedies, contempt, libel and slander, the differences, special damages, defenses, truth as a defense, opinions, burden of proof, Sullivan case, malicious intent, use of small claims court, fee waiver, elements of invasion of privacy and requirements, name and likeness, seclusion, public disclosure, private nature, equitable relief, rescission, Judge's Benchbook, truth not a defense in invasions of privacy cases, attorney fees, punitive damages, not assignable, duty to mitigate, retraction and effect as an element.
For The People - Monday April 8, 2019 Guest Ginger Banks, adult actress, porn star and web cam model, restraining order court, freedom of speech, process, 1st Amendment, the Constitution, FOSTA and CESTA, Constitutional Decency Act, web providers, liability, what web sites are doing, FBI, Backstage case, human trafficking, definition, safe harbor, Facebook, sex workers, efforts to fight legislation, dangerous clients, megaphone example, safety issues, escorts, screening, broad language, censorship, woman's rights, "compelling interests", stigma, legalization, public policy, right of privacy, public perception, civil remedy, breast implant case, free choice, "Defending Your Life", judgment.
For The People - Monday April 1, 2019 Mediation, politics, "inappropriate", freedom and privacy, criminal offenses, battery, Griswold vs. Connecticut, 9th Amendment, application to the states, enumeration clause, not limited, discretionary calls, restraining orders, Roe vs Wade, woman's rights, not what people think the ruling means and what it does mean, 1984, legalization of certain things, Bob Craft and the massage, depending on the judge rulings can be different, "compelling interests", injunction, social media, Near vs Minnesota, example of person with a gun on video, threatening, petition for restraining order, small claims court where there is no appeal if there was no appearance, "prove up hearing", continuances, Jussie Smollet case, public defenders, sealing the record, procedure and when used, plea bargains, filing a criminal complaint and over filing.
For The People - Monday March 25, 2019
For The People - Monday March 18, 2019
For The People - Monday March 11, 2019 DUI, providing information, standard laws, age to drink, need a lawyer?, lawyer advertising, penalties, misdemeanor and felony, "wet reckless", numbers, 3 hour rule, when measured, time test to be done, options, Gerd, what it is and effect, defenses against the machine, refusal to take blood, breath or urine test, "implied consent", DMV, plea and waiver form, direct contact with the prosecutor, speedy trial, waiver of time, taking license away, attorney appearing for client, restrictive and special license, driving issue, probation, need for a lawyer, second and subsequent convictions, motion to strike priors, plea "straight up", more than 10 years from last conviction, attack on equipment, negotiations, actual case, evidence, "dry reckless", lesser plea, trespass, burden of proof, jurors, "hung jury", refiling, rape case, creating doubt, variables, fines, benefits of a reckless deal, motions post probation, change of plea and dismissal, when are lawyers necessary?, picking a lawyer, solicitation, criteria, questions to ask, lawyers bills and fees, cut and paste, ask what lawyer is going to do, average cost.
For The People - Monday March 4, 2019 Domestic violence, child and spousal support, timing, emergency restraining orders, difference between domestic violence restraining orders and harassment restraining orders, burden of proof, guest Julie Stankowski, family and divorce attorney, motions for reconsideration and set aside orders.
For The People - Monday February 25, 2019 Judges, how to become a judge, who are they, how did they get there, view of people from the bench, different courts, pro tem, my appointment, personal stories, judge discretion, perks, attorney fees in restraining order cases, violation of restraining order is a crime, bail, unlawful detainer cases, sealing of records, logging of stipulation, habitability, unlawful detainer case, discretion, new bail rules, effective date.
For The People - Monday February 18, 2019 Class actions and mass torts, definitions, mechanics of how they work, actual cases, fire claims and recoveries, guest is attorney Jeff Nadrich, expert on these types of cases.


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|No bonus for travel redemptions
|Above-average rewards for everyday spending
|Low annual fee for the rewards offered
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4 things you need to know about the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card
1. The annual fee is within reach
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card charges a reasonable $95 annual fee for the rewards it offers.
You usually see this kind of annual fee on mid-tier travel rewards cards like the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , which offers fewer travel perks overall for the cost. By contrast, some other premium credit cards charge annual fees above $400.
So the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card could serve to lower the barrier to entry for many people who are turned off by the annual fees charged by more expensive competitors in the premium rewards space.
2. The travel credits add a nice touch
The travel credits are what set the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card apart as a premium rewards card.
For one thing, you'll receive a $100 airline incidental fee statement credit. While it won't cover airfare, it can be used to help pay for things like baggage fees, lounge fees, seat upgrades and onboard purchases of food, drinks or entertainment.
You'll also qualify for a $100 airport security statement credit, which can be used once every four years to cover the cost of applying for Global Entry or TSA PreCheck.
While you might be able to get more valuable travel credits from other premium credit cards, you won't find either of these benefits offered by most traditional travel rewards cards with a comparable annual fee.
3. The sign-up bonus is competitive
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card offers 50,000 bonus points when you spend $3,000 on purchases during the first 90 days after opening the account. That sign-up bonus is worth $500.
That's certainly not chump change, but it is possible to find a more valuable sign-up bonus from another credit card. For example, the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card features a 60,000-point sign-up bonus after you spend $4,000 on purchases during the first 3 months after opening the account. If you redeem your points through Chase Ultimate Rewards®, the sign-up bonus is worth $750 toward travel.
4. Score above-average rewards for everyday spending
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card offers competitive rewards for everyday spending.
You'll earn two points for every $1 you spend on travel and dining, and 1.5 points per $1 spent on all other purchases. Many travel rewards cards offer a base rate of only one point per $1, so this is among the best offers for everyday spending that we have seen.
But even with earning an elevated 1.5 points on everyday spending, you'd still have to spend around $33,334 on everyday purchases to earn 50,000 points.
What's missing for a premium rewards card?
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card bills itself as a premium rewards card, and it certainly offers a wide range of benefits. But compared with true premium rewards cards with higher annual fees, the real story is what it doesn't offer.
- The travel credits are less generous and less flexible than the credits you could receive with some other premium rewards cards. For example, the Chase Sapphire Reserve® features $300 in statement credits as reimbursement for a broader range of travel purchases each account anniversary year.
- There is no Priority Pass™ membership offering complimentary access to airport lounges around the world.
- You can't transfer points to partner airlines or hotels for other redemption opportunities.
- You don't earn a bonus for redeeming your points toward travel.
Understanding your points and redemption options
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card makes it easy to redeem your points for a statement credit, cash back, bank deposit or a gift card. You can also use your points to book airfare, hotels or rental cars through the Bank of America® Travel Center.
In most cases, each point is worth 1 cent. But if you have a minimum of $20,000 saved with Bank of America or another qualifying account, when you make purchases on your card for a bank deposit you'll earn 1.25 cents per point. Cardholders with a minimum of $50,000 saved will earn 1.5 cents per point, and those with at least $100,000 saved will earn 1.75 cents per point.
We recognize these thresholds are high, so think of them as an added benefit rather than an essential aspect of using the card.
There's no limit on how many points you can earn from using your Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card. But you can only redeem them when your account shows a minimum of 2,500 points.
Last, your points won't expire as long as you keep your credit card account open and in good standing.
Who this card is good for
The Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card is great for frequent flyers who want more than what a typical travel rewards card offers but don't want to pay an especially expensive annual fee.
It may not be the best option for people looking for more elite travel benefits and redemption options. Less-frequent travelers without the need for TSA PreCheck or the travel credits may be able to get more value out of a card with a lower annual fee.
Not sure this card is right for you? Consider these alternatives.
If the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Visa® credit card doesn't float your boat, one of these other travel cards might be a better fit for your wallet.
- Bank of America® Travel Rewards credit card: This card could appeal to less-frequent travelers who don't mind a less luxurious airport experience. Read cardholder reviews for more info.
- Chase Sapphire Reserve®: This card could be right for frequent travelers who want a low-hassle airport experience. Read our review of the Chase Sapphire Reserve® for more details.
- Platinum Card® from American Express: This card is another option for the luxury-minded traveler. Our review of the Platinum Card® from American Express has more on its benefits.
- Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card: This card is a good option for power users who intend to use it for most of their credit purchases. Read our review of the Capital One® Venture® Rewards Credit Card for a deeper dive.


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digiKam Recipes 4.9.1 Released
A new release of digiKam Recipes is ready for your reading pleasure. This version features completely revised material on one of the most complicated subjects in digital photography: color management. The completely rewritten Color Management in digiKam recipe now provides an easy-to-understand introduction to key color management concepts and explains how to set up a color-managed workflow in digiKam. The recipe also offers practical advice on calibrating and profiling digital cameras and displays.


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So the federal judge saw sense and decided to rule in favour of Google 🙂
It is now OK to bid on trademarked terms in Google adwords campaigns you just cant use them in the ad itself! Good news for smaller marketers and affiliates, bad news for large companys! or is it?
The huge insurance company Geico had sued Google over the fact that when people search for "Geico Insurance" other insurance company's ads show up on the right side of the window in adwords ads thus tempting away traffic.
Now whilst I agree it did indeed cost them a lot of money in brand name and reputation buiding to get someone to search for Geico in the first place. I dont agree that this will harm them! Far from it, all they have to do is start an affiliate program of their own and then all the little ad-words ads will be about Geico anyway 🙂 I search for Geico insurance and bam ups pops all the adwords ads mentioning them.


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Costa Rica has become one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. It is a country that offers a myriad of fun, action packed activities with gorgeous beaches, mountains, jungles and luxury Costa Rica Villas. A holiday can be busy or relaxing but certainly never dull. Each day's activities can be interspersed with some quality dining in some of the loveliest, most unusual and all round best restaurants in Costa Rica. Let's take a whistle-stop gourmet tour around this fabulous country and drop in and sample some delightful dining experiences.
A little bit about Costa Rica
Central America has had a bit of a chequered history. Conflicts, political instability and economic difficulties haven't helped promote the region as a tourist destination. Luckily, Costa Rica has stolen a march on its nearest neighbours and has made some really smart decisions that lure informed and evolved visitors to its gorgeous shores.
Bordered on the north by Nicaragua and to the south by Panama, Costa Rica is a country that commands a niche position with coastlines along the Pacific and Caribbean. Over 25% of its landmass is dedicated national parks that are home to wildlife species like jaguars, sloths, monkeys and birds. These natural reserves are only one of the top things to do in Costa Rica. In fact, the number of bird species to be found in Costa Rica is greater that the number of species to be found in the whole of North America.
The marine life that can be seen are pods of dolphins, migrating whales and turtles. Different whale groups migrate along the Pacific highway that takes them from their watery winter playgrounds to their summer breeding locations. There's rarely a time in Costa Rica when whales cannot be viewed just off-shore. Likewise, turtles find safe harbour along the protected coasts of Costa Rica and return each year to nest. For more interesting information then read our Costa Rica Historical Facts.
So many beautiful resorts and villas have been developed within some of these coastal national parks. Luxurious properties that capture the beauty of their surroundings while at the same time blending seamlessly into their jungle homes with views over some pristine beaches. The style of architecture favoured by these new developments is very contemporary with the use of sustainable materials with a keen focus on being eco-friendly and carbon neutral. In fact, Costa Rica is taking its green policies so seriously that it plans to be a carbon neutral country by the year 2021. Impressive!
All of these brilliant initiatives make Costa Rica a very 21st Century destination for the modern traveller.
So, getting down to it! We're embarking on a monumental road trip that will take in some of the most incredible locations within this marvellous country. Along the way, we'll be stopping at some of the best restaurants in Costa Rica.
Liberia – Restaurants in Costa Rica
The gateway to Costa Rica for many is the international airport of Liberia. It's a busy city that is the largest urban area in the Guancaste area near to the Nicoya Peninsula.
About Mairead Moriarty
Born and raised in Co Kerry, lived in London, New York, San Francisco, Dublin. Owner of one very battered suitcase, a well-worn passport and a million memories. It seems very fitting for a travel writer that my surname translates as 'Skilled Navigator'. Apart from an occasion when, aged 3, I got lost in a Supermarket in Tralee, I have managed to live up to my name! Curiosity is probably the driver that has sent me on magical mystery tours around the world. I want to 'feel' a place. I want all my senses to be engaged: from the history and geography that has influenced a country or city, the arts and achievements of its natives, anything and everything really. Regardless of whether I am on a local train travelling through Morocco, or poking around in Marconi's study in Bologna or on a canal boat weaving through the heart of the English countryside, the same rules apply - ask questions, talk to locals, eat what they eat, sit quietly with nature and simply be. Assimilate as much as is possible so as to understand the soul of a place. That is my passion. That is the compass by which I navigate.


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David's Biography
Mr. Pike's career spanned systems engineering to operations, he is now a partner in a private equity investment firm. After learning of their son David's diagnosis of Autism, Mr. and Mrs. Pike spent years moving David from therapy to therapy but were never able to find a facility that took a complete and holistic approach to ASD intervention, so in 2009 David and Mary co-founded Crystal Academy. You can read more of the Pike families story in the "Our Founding Family" section at the top of this page. Mr. Pike served as President of Crystal from it's inception in 2009 to 2017 and now proudly serves as Chairman of the Board.Mr. Pike also served two full terms on the Constituency Board of the University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD).


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a gorgeous blog with darn good tutorials for grown ups & kids
(one point of note: her horses are immaculate. mine are, well . . . functional)
here's a photo of the stuff I used.
oh, and socks . . . and stuffing. I forgot to put those in the picture. you can get these ingredients by shopping craft store, hardware store, target, paper source, or some combination thereof.
I'd take the trouble to write down all sorts of fancy directions, but Hetty's are so much better, you should just go there and take her advice.
I will, however, share some cheats that I used to make the task of creating 20 of these critters a little less daunting.
to make it cheaper: skip leather and go with jute--you can get a 50yd bundle for a fraction of the cost.
to make it quieter: skip the bells and let the kids make their own loud noises.
to make it faster: skip the sewing and make use of a glue gun. seriously will take you 1/2 the time.
have fun, and happy riding!
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Design System Safari at OGD
We recently visited the IT-specialists Operator Group Delft. Interaction Designer Wouter Schuur gave us a tour through their Software Development department and six frontend-enthusiasts shared their view on Design Systems. Read on to see what we learned!
A brief history
OGD was founded by five students from the Delft University of Technology in 1988; a whole different era. There was no iCloud or Dropbox with automatic backups. The five students helped organizations by making backups of their cassette tapes with important data. The office spaces of OGD were just student rooms those days. In thirty years a lot has changed: OGD has 5 office locations in the Netherlands and counts over 1100 employees.
OGD practices their passion for IT through several B2B services, divided into three specialties: Outsourcing, Software & BI and Professional Services. These specialties are categorized in the many solutions OGD brings to the table, such as application development, machine learning, and strategic IT advice.
The people
Currently the Business Unit Software & BI consist out of 80 great minds with a development background. In the near future, with the rise of new products and visions on for example Design, they hope to expand.
For a large organization as OGD, taking care of internal knowledge is a huge pillar in their culture. OGD made knowledge clusters to centralize specialized knowledge. For example, the UX&UI and the front-end clusters.
There is a lot to say about the philosophy and people of OGD. But we are on a Design System Safari. Where do they stand with their Design System? What is their current situation and what are the next steps for OGD?
Where it all began
In 2016 and 2017 OGD rebuilt their brand identity. Even though OGD has a tech-minded nature, corporate identity, as well as the communication standards, became a bigger priority.
The result: an updated employer brand.
Part of the employer brand and the corporate communications plan is the 'purple book' of OGD. The purple book contains rules about the tone of voice and copywriting standards. For who? Marketers and account managers; practically everyone who performs communication tasks within OGD.
Not to mention, the work on the employer brand did not stay unnoticed. OGD had found the website jebaanismeerdanwerk.nl, which had won a prize for best recruitment campaign at Werf& Awards.
After redefining the employer brand and the communication standards, employees at OGD began to wonder: how do we make this employer brand more applicable for our developers?
The OGD Styleguide: Bootstrap 3
In July 2017 they worked towards implementing the 'OGD Style Guide', with fragments of code based on Bootstrap 3. Bootstrap is a commonly used HTML/CSS framework to develop UI's fast and easily. Due to the hands-on character of OGD, it felt like a simple way to start.
The Style Guide implementation became applicable for developers. Through one click they got the opportunity to style applications (and by using Webpack as well). The main goal was to serve developers with practical guiding principles and components to align their way of work.
The Style Guide consists of three main ingredients:
- The rules on communication, which we also saw in the employer brand.
- Usage notes about the implementing of the OGD style when developers want to style a new project.
- Code based on Bootstrap 3.
The style guide is made for developers, by developers.
The public website
Hubspot is the content platform of the public website of OGD. The code for the public website was developed based on the Bootstrap 2 framework. While Hubspot works with Bootstrap 2, the third and fourth version of Bootstrap is not supported by Hubspot yet.
Future plans are to transfer to Bootstrap 4 for the OGD Style Guide, so it supports several devices. How to bridge the gap between the styling of the public website and other (internal) products? A burning question to take into consideration in times of building a Style Guide and working towards a Design System.
Besides developers, Marketers have to deal with Design during their daily activities as well. Their biggest responsibility within the company is to protect the corporate identity. The resources Marketing uses for design-jobs are mainly located on Sharepoint. How to reduce this to one resource for all, without losing sight on the protection of the corporate identity?
💡 Tip: Many organizations struggle with starting off with a pilot for your Design System. Find out what the essentials are for your organization. Psst, by chance we created the 'Design System Checklist'.
The opportunity
Software development is a group of people with a shared vision. Many developers acknowledge that OGD should start off with a Design System to help them to co-create efficiently. A fine initiative arising from the bottom-up. To get the management on board, the Business Unit Software is playing with the idea to define the different OGD personas who will be using the Design System internally. Journey mapping might also be helpful for them to clarify the user for the management.
Besides, with a majority of tech-oriented colleagues rather than design-oriented people on board, the Business Unit hopes to give Design a bigger stage.
The character of the organization breathes IT, this works on their Design approach as well. One source of truth for all the people is a challenge for OGD but would be the idealistic situation for the developers at OGD. What does that mean? Integrating one standard in the workflow of Marketing, HR, and development. Luckily, Design Systems are a great way to align people!
✍Small note: We found that Design Systems are 80% about the act of people working together. Read more about it in our report about the State of Design Systems in the Netherlands.
3 tips from OGD to build a vision for your Design System
The front-enders gave tips on how they are making the shift from a one-sided developer perspective towards a more whole and aligned approach.
- Don't make it too big
The word Design System seems to be abstract. People tend to find it 'too difficult' or 'too big of a challenge'. This might be a typical example of 'developer thinking'. The advice would be to prevent getting lost in the process is to frame the term Design System through the orientation phase.
- What is the problem you want to solve?
Make sure that you know what kind of problem you want to solve. This would be step one. Problem framing! Focus on the visuals and the tooling afterwards, so you make sure you don't forget about the higher goal. What is the purpose of the Design System? What are the values of the Design System? What and who is the Design System representing? Etcetera.
- Who and what do you have in store?
Instead of focusing on creating something completely new: what knowledge and guidelines do you already have? You don't have to start from blank, from nothing (talking about a company who is an expert in back-ing up stories, a throwback to the cassette tapes). What is already done by your people? Maybe somewhere in the archive you will find very useful data, stored by people you don't work directly with. Not to mention, this is a way of getting all the people and all the visions on board.
✉PS. Defining the workflow around the adding of new element to your Design System can be difficult (and to align your team). For this occasion, we have created a tool: the Process Puzzle. With the help of this puzzle, OGD made a new workflow for their team.


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Course description
Course description
The 3-week Social Innovation Lab field course provides you an opportunity to explore Cape Town's highly innovative social innovation landscape, and to address social innovation topics in partnership with local entrepreneurs and civil society leaders. GEI's Social Innovation Labs in countries such as Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa and Vietnam aspire to drive collective social impact in the host countries by researching, designing and implementing out-of-the-box solutions with and for local communities. Student teams first develop key skills through classroom learning, workshops, field visits and general cultural immersion. You then spend two weeks working in interdisciplinary service-learning teams to address a specific social innovation topic in partnership with local entrepreneurs and civil society leaders. These topics derive from our ongoing Social Innovation Lab and Social Enterprise Incubator projects.
Course highlights
- Learn to use basic design thinking tools to solve social problems with a "designerly" mindset.
- Understand the role of social innovation in dealing with complex sustainable development issues.
- Engage with South African entrepreneurs or civil society leaders to develop social innovation solutions.
- Work in a small multicultural team and gain invaluable intercultural competence relevant to your field of study.
- Explore the progress and challenges towards development of one of Africa's most fascinating countries – South African.
- Broaden your personal and professional network, and build lasting international friendships.
The course is offered as a 3-week field course. A week of skills development through classroom learning, workshops, field visits and general cultural immersion is followed by two weeks of service-learning where students work hand in hand with their local partners and use techniques of design thinking to contribute to concrete social innovation projects.
You will be studying with a multicultural group of students that includes up to 5 local students whom we invite to participate on a full scholarship. The total group size is typically between 5 and 20 students.
Enrollment requirements
There are no academic prerequisites. To be eligible to apply for this course, students can be enrolled in any major and minor, including, among others, business, engineering, social sciences, development studies, or any related area. Service-learning tasks will be tailored to the backgrounds and skills of the students. Enrollment is generally reserved for sophomores, juniors and seniors, or by consent of the instructor. Graduate students and professionals are welcome to apply for participation without credits.
Course requirements and student evaluation
- Course participation and engagement (25%)
- Weekly reflective journal or blog (10%)
- Journalistic article (10%)
- Group presentation (25%)
- Essay relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (30%)
4 academic credits are available from our main U.S. academic school of record, The College of New Jersey, under a Community Field Experience.
South Africa
South Africa has emerged from its troubled and turbulent past into a healthy democratic country and the economic powerhouse of the African continent. At the same time, it's a great place to witness a society going through dynamic changes, as it can still be considered both a developed and an underdeveloped country. South Africans forge a new identity, strongly embracing their unique multicultural character.
Course location
Frequently ranked one of the best places to visit on the planet, Cape Town is the gateway to this program. Our South African projects take place here, more specifically in the township of Langa. Students are typically hosted by fully vetted families in the township, who are part of our hospitality development project.
Students are typically hosted at a local guesthouse.
Excursions are arranged to visit attractive historical and cultural sites.
What's included?
- Tuition
- Arrival day airport meet and greet
- Accommodation with breakfast
- Transportation for all excursions
- Meals during program activities (typically all lunches and selected dinners)
- On-site orientation
- Course-related activity and entrance fees
- Full-time on-site coordination and support
- Health insurance
What isn't?
Not included are the transportation to/from the destination airport (including international airfare and taxes), visas, immunizations, some of the meals, items and services of a personal nature, medical expenses not covered by the insurance provided and other discretionary expenses.
Academic credits:
4 academic credits are available at an additional fee of US $500 from the U.S. academic school of record, The College of New Jersey.
Global instructor
Coralie Jacquot, our GEI Executive Coordinator, is our Global Instructor for Social Innovation Lab courses. A French national, she holds Master's degrees in International Management (Dublin) and Business Management & International Affairs (Paris). Prior to joining us, she worked at the United Nations Secretariat's Academic Impact Program in New York as well as at UNESCO's Division of Water Sciences in Paris.
Local coordinator
Cailin Human, a South African native, is the coordinator for the Social Innovation Lab course. She holds an MBA from the prestigious University of Stellenbosch, and has previously worked at the business schools of the two leading universities in Cape Town – Stellenbosch and the University of Cape Town. Over the course of her professional and academic career, she has held various leadership positions.
Program Information
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Program Cost:
- Tuition: US $1,915
- Room & board: US $815
- Health insurance: US $60
Program Credit:
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I've been resting in the stillness and quiet of my home today. It is home to me. I moved out of my childhood home before my 18th birthday (only months older than Corey right now). Between mistakes and the military I have moved...a lot. I love this house. I know I've said it before but I really do. It is so far from perfect but that couldn't be farther from the point. One of my favorite prayerful activities is to walk around the house saying prayers of thankfulness after everyone has gone to bed. Thanks for all our blessings but most of all thanks to God for bringing me so far and through so much.
The children are all back from a busy weekend of activity and fun. Everyone is working on a little schoolwork, crafts and projects and no one is complaining :) The tv is cold (off), the chatter is warm and the creativity abundant.
Steve has written two shows and sketched the characters.
William has built a guitar, drawn thumb print pictures & penguins, made maracas, and started a family band. The family band has sadly broken up over creative differences and we will be working on solo projects! Taylor has worked on her music & art and chipped away at Math. Corey didn't make me any macaroni necklaces but he has been working on biology and finished another chapter today.
We are waiting for the sun to settle so that we can mow and fill the bird feeders.
I've been buzzing with school preparations and writing every chance I get, which has amounted to a great deal of progress this weekend and I have loved every moment of it. SO much has been accomplished this week. The house has been tidy, laundry caught up, and I've cooked. I have been able to keep everyone working and continue to plan next year. This is in stark contrast to last year when I had to essentially shut down the dining room and take two weeks off to get it all planned.
As is the norm - the planning is exciting. It is very different though. I am working while planning, teaching, grading and moving it all forward. It's only taken me 9 years to figure this out!
Well, that's not really fair. The truth is I had it all going well until I added the third student (William) and the "achy, icky feel bads" that plagued my body and tapped my energy for the last 20 months or so.
This has not been an easy week. I do not live in a perfect world, lead a perfect life or experience a life without it's trials. The truth is I keep those trials very close to the vest. A great many of those trials and personal struggles remain private from even those closest to me. I may be a drama queen, but I am not whiner ;) am I? please tell me I'm not (even if it isn't true)
Besides life actually is better when you look on the bright side, see the silver lining, pull yourself up by your bootstraps, keep a stiff upper lip, and never let them see you sweat...wait is that a commercial? Just do it, I always say...okay I know that one is! But still it's true.
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It leads to the conclusion that he did not necessarily persevere in his study.Peter Ackroyd
"Peter Ackroyd, Order of the British Empire/CBE, Royal Society of Literature/FRSL" is an English biographer, novelist, and critic with a particular interest in the history and culture of London. For his novels about English history and culture and his biographies of, among others, William Blake, Charles Dickens, T. S. Eliot and Sir Thomas More he won the Somerset Maugham Award and two Whitbread Awards. He is noted for the volume of work he has produced, the range of styles therein, his skill at assuming different voices and the depth of his research. He was elected a fellow of the Royal Society for Literature in 1984 and appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2003.If you enjoy these quotes, be sure to check out other famous writers! More Peter Ackroyd on Wikipedia.


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In 2018, 424 brave souls took the Polar Plunge in Wausau. The best part? After their bodies returned to 98.6°F and the donations were tallied, they raised more than $64,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin. Let's see what the Wausau Plungers can do in 2019!
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This track is Redrock Ski Resort, this is a modified version of Summit, whit a desert setting. There are two version of this track, summer and winter, in the summer version there is sand, in the winter one snow. To install them simply put "trk007" folder that you find in the downloaded Zip file, choosing from Summer Version or Winter Version, into "C:\Program Files\Electronic Arts\Nfs3\Nfs3\Gamedata\Tracks" and replace the existing ones. You are allowed to create a project using as a base my track or convert it to another version of Need for Speed but please contact me first on my e-mail "email@example.com" and give me credits. If you want to upload this track on an other website you can do it but Readme file must be included. Visit my Youtube channel "Opus IV Gamer" (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoIje9MbCb2TOtrMmGttYNg) to see a lot of videos that I made on Need for Speed III Hot Pursuit and don't forget to subscribe to it for new coming videos. Here a video taken from my YouTube channel of a tournament competition made entirely on this track featuring a 1978 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car.
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Back in 2012, I lived in the US for a year and I loved every moment of it! When I wasn't busy in school I spent my time wisely – I was traveling and/or collecting amazing recipes to bring back home, one of them I want to share with you now!
This recipe for cheesecake was a family recipe from my lovely host family – that I altered a little bit for it to fit my own preferences.
I hope you'll enjoy it! Also be sure to let me know how you like it, or if you made your own changes that I need to try out!
Lots of love, Anne
- 80 g of butter (2.8 ounces)
- 200 g of graham crackers (7 ounces)
- 2 eggs
- 500 g of cream cheese (17.5 ounces)
- 110 g of powdered sugar (3.8 ounces)
- 60 g of granulated sugar (2.1 ounces)I think the cream becomes more, well creamy if I use powdered sugar, but if you prefer not to, you can just use 170 g (5.9 ounces) of granulated sugar.
- 3 teaspoons of vanilla sugar (You can also you vanilla essence, but then you should only use 2 teaspoons)
- 3 teaspoons of lemon juiceThis amount of ingredients make for only a very small layer of cream over the crackers, if you are someone who loooves the creamy part of a cheesecake, make a double portion of everything but butter and crackers.
- Melt the butter over medium heat
- Crumble the crackers – either by hand or in a food processor
- Mix the butter and the crackers
- Spread the mix in a springform pan covered with baking paper, make sure the layer is firmly pressed down otherwise you might get crumbles in your cream… If you are sure that your springform pan won't leak you don't have to add the baking paper, but if you aren't sure, use it otherwise, you will have a leaky mess in the oven.
- Mix the eggs, cream cheese, powdered and granulated sugar, vanilla and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Pour the mix over the crackers and bake in the oven for 20 minutes at 180ºC (350°F).
- Let the cake sit in the fridge, preferably for 6 hours or moreOptional: add fresh berries or make a coulis, both things go really nice with it, I usually prefer raspberries and/or blueberries.
- Enjoy!!


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Mr. Speaker, I would suggest that my friend is in the process of engaging in a little historic revisionism of what the Reform Party's position has been on this issue.
The Reform Party has supported harmonization publicly, not necessarily in the House, and it has also supported tax inclusive pricing. I congratulate the Reform Party for that. It is unfortunate that it now, for political purposes, chooses to forget its original position.
The hon. member knows full well that this will lead to a substantial reduction in costs for retailers. There will be a substantial reduction in costs for consumers.
For the sake of discussion, take a look at Newfoundland, where the reduction is between 4 per cent and 5 per cent. In Nova Scotia and New Brunswick it is between a 3 per cent and a 4 per cent reduction on the vast majority of goods, all of those which were previously covered by the GST. In fact, this is very good for the consumer.


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HealthEC, LLC is a KLAS-recognized population health technology company on a mission to help customers succeed with value-based care by offering a flexible, single-platform solution that aggregates clinical, claims and quality data and provides the actionable insights that can improve health care outcomes across multiple dimensions.
Headquartered in Edison, New Jersey, HealthEC, LLC was the result of the entrepreneurial spirit of Chief Executive Arthur Kapoor, the data expertise of Chief Information Officer Sita Kapoor, and the clinical and administrative experience of Executive Vice President Sanjay Seth.
Arthur, the founder of Med-Link Technologies, a pioneer in developing a completely web-enabled platform for healthcare transaction processing, and Infotech Global, Inc., a software development company, saw a new opportunity in 2012 inspired by the Affordable Care Act. As an early pioneer of interoperability and health information exchange, Arthur helped to form and build the infrastructure for the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN). Driven to help solve the challenges faced by providers in accessing and using data to drive value-based patient care, Arthur formed HealthEC to help healthcare organizations, including clinically integrated networks (CINs) and independent physician associations (IPAs), manage their population's health by aggregating information from a variety of data sources and translating that data into actionable insights.
Building on deep expertise in data exchange, analytics, and workflow, HealthEC has developed a full spectrum of solutions, including a flagship population health management platform, to help organizations of all sizes deliver on the vision and promise of value‐based care. In a short time, HealthEC has grown from a high-potential startup into a population health management market leader.
What does the "EC" stand for?
When HealthEC was founded in 2012, the "EC" at the end of HealthEC stood for enhanced connectivity, referencing the growing proficiency at collecting ever-increasing amounts of healthcare data from disparate sources, analyzing them, and helping organizations across the care continuum improve their operations. HealthEC's advanced ability to access 100 percent of all available electronic data, structured and unstructured – combined with machine learning and artificial intelligence methods – has helped to connect everyone across the healthcare landscape seamlessly via HealthEC's comprehensive, centralized platform. Organizations transitioning to, and servicing, value-based payment models are empowered with a core solution that provides cutting-edge interoperability, analytics, and care coordination strategies that were unrealistic just a few years ago.
Today, "EC" represents everyone connected. Patients, providers, labs, hospitals, and government and commercial payers – all communicating on one platform, but more importantly, collectively realizing the next generation of value-based healthcare.
The petals of the HealthEC logo also hold significance. The blue petals were designed to represent providers, payers and pharmacy, while the yellow petal represents, most importantly, the patient. All of these key components interlock to represent the importance of communication, collaboration, and connectivity.
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HealthEC as a company is small, easy to work with, and nimble. They are super smart, and they are very solution oriented. I haven't given them anything that they haven't been able to deliver on. Working with them is just easy. Some vendors have fancy products that are tedious and arduous to implement. There are delays, and when we are finally able to stand something up, the vendor tells us that there are all these things that we can't do because they are all out of scope. We have not at all had that experience with HealthEC.Director - Nov 2018*
*Selected commentary collected about the HealthEC Population Health platform, Nov 2018. © KLAS 2018. For a complete view visit the KLAS website.
HealthEC is easy to work with, and they have a long history. They have their fingers all over the place. I am always surprised when I hear about their previous experience. The people at HealthEC have a lot of experience in encounters, claims, and revenue cycle management. It seems like they have done a little bit of everything, and they are ready to give examples of that and to contribute to the conversation.Director - Nov 2018*
*Selected commentary collected about the HealthEC Population Health platform, Nov 2018. © KLAS 2018. For a complete view visit the KLAS website.
Our board meets regularly to establish the contractual goals for our physician practices. That is a new effort for us, and it is being driven by HealthEC and their expertise in population health. Our ability to optimize our use of the functionality in the HealthEC system is critical. A huge part of that is teaching our physicians and end users how to use the system. HealthEC is spending a lot of time and energy working with our practices.Director - Jul 2018*
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Old Stuff Day is all about…well, old stuff. Bits and bobs that have been gathering dust for ages in your home, trinkets, and toys up in the attic, antiques and old electronics – you're bound to have some old stuff knocking about. And today is all about appreciating it. Because what's better than uncovering something really awesome from days gone by?
It's so easy to let things gather dust. If we don't use them every day, some things can get pushed to the side and stay there. And that's not just the things in your home – technology advances so quickly, new toys come out all the time, new books are constantly being published. In the age of new information, it isn't easy to stay mindful of what built the foundations for what we have now. Today is all about remembering the things we sometimes leave behind.
History of Old Stuff Day
If you think about it, there's always been old stuff – but exactly when Old Stuff Day started to be celebrated isn't too clear. That said, there's no doubt that this is an important day for those who are a fan of all things gone by.
We've long had an appreciation for the value that age can bring to items. Wine becomes better the older it gets, furniture becomes more of a must-have once it becomes an antique; it's certain that old things aren't without their uses, value or charm. Collectors nowadays will pay a pretty penny for stamps, toys, video games, board games, books, coins, and clothes of yesterday.
How to celebrate Old Stuff Day
Vintage fashion is still in vogue, but you can really get into the spirit of things by visiting a junk shop or visiting you local car boot – another person's old stuff could be your new stuff! Or maybe now is a good day to declutter? Stuff you aren't so into any more could make a great gift for someone else, or you could always pass you old things on to your local charity shop.
If you're in a crafty mood, you could upcycle your old clothes into new outfits with just a little tailoring, or turn unwanted trinkets into snazzy boho decorations. Today would be a good day to visit your older relatives and learn about your family history, and the kind of shenanigans your grandparents would get up to back in the golden days.
Most of all, remember that today's new stuff will one day be old stuff – so if you're a fan of nostalgia, don't get overzealous with that charity bag!


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Infinity Signs
I need to do infinity signs with my body!
Under the three sisters.
Feet bare,
Dampened and massaged by the soft forest litter.
I need to make infinity signs with my body...
Early morning.
Under the stars
And crescent moon.
Pine and fir needles
Stuck between toes.
I need to make infinity signs with my body...
So the sounds of the water
Rushing down the hill and
The smells of cedar, pine and fir
Permeate my being
From top to bottom.
Bottom to top.
In and out.
I need to do infinity signs with my body!
Infinity signs...
This popped into my mind the other day as I was working with a client--a highly accomplished client whose heart is as big as the sky and who is passionate about many pressing issues we face. He is committed to making a positive difference in many areas, but he is beginning to notice an overwhelm to his day, coupled with a lack of joy, spontaneity and energy.
This is not an uncommon issue these days, particularly with highly capable people. There is so much to be done! And so much that can be done. And when you're highly capable and want to serve, burnout can be an ongoing concern.
Some of us work until it hurts. So, do we work until we burn out--until we are lifeless and need help ourselves--or do we set a pace that nourishes us and what overflows is what we can contribute to the world?
Looking to nature, it is true that heroic efforts are needed on occasion, but, if a natural system is in constant need of heroic efforts, then it is not sustainable--much less does it flourish and thrive. And, it will most likely die. But, if we look at the principle that life flourishes when conditions are right, then we can focus on creating the conditions themselves that will bring life to vibrant strength.
I'm reminded of the difference between eating a breakfast full of sugar or caffeine--sure I'll get a good boost of energy, temporarily, but most likely, I'll crash soon after and be even more tired than before. And I could continue to boost my energy with these temporary fixes, needing more and more to get the energy boost, but eventually I will crash in utter exhaustion.
On the other hand, a truly nutritious and steady diet of lentils, rice and a seasonal vegetable for breakfast creates a dependable and unshakable energy that enriches me until lunch time. Particularly if I don't over eat, which taxes the body more than necessary.
I'm also reminded of the 70% principle in Qi Gong--basically to do the posture at 70% of my capacity, with the understanding that striving for 100% creates tension and stress in the body. This is longevity built right in, just like the nourishing breakfast.
If we'd rather be flourishing instead of hurting, the invitation is to cultivate the conditions that help us thrive. For me, it is when I'm well rested, well exercised, at ease in my mind, not rushed, and doing something I truly love. I particularly thrive when I get regular periods of connection with nature, which is why, weather permitting, I do my QiGong practice nestled under the tall conifers in my backyard.
When are you at your best? What makes you thrive? If you don't know, or are at the stage of exhaustion, try rest first. Extended rest, if possible, to give the nervous and other body systems time to reset to a state of balance and health. From there, begin an adventure of exploration both inward and outward to see what conditions are necessary for your blossoming.
You can listen to a version of this talk HERE.
I am always humbled and excited when I get the opportunity to speak at an event such as this, particularly when the event is coupled with the Hands Around the Lake and in solidarity with the People's Climate March happening in Manhattan right now. Thank you for inviting me to participate, as I feel very passionately about all these issues.
I think we pretty much all know that we can't have world peace until we have individual peace; that we are all part of the equation. When making this assumption, we usually talk a lot about the importance of social, environmental and economic justice, but today I want to really dive into inner peace and what it takes. And I've got some really good news!
JoAnn Saccato, MA is an author, mindfulness teacher, educator, and consultant in Northern California. She helps her clients and community discover many ways to create the conditions and apply simple tools to companion themselves on a sacred journey, bringing more groundedness, acceptance, clarity, joy, authenticity and values-based responses to life.
June 2015