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Therefore, when news of World Cup 2018 draws start to appear, I got reminded that the competition is drawing near (14 Jun 2018).
This time round, an additional thought strike me. The investor in me started thinking of "opportunities to invest in" during the World Cup period.
I started thinking of the various opportunities, and then I remembered I had actually found out who are the manufacturers of Nike and Adidas previously when I was researching in the overseas counters.
The 2 companies I found out are:
Win Hanverky Holdings Limited (aka WH)
Founded in early 1980s and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2006, Win Hanverky Holdings Limited (SEHK: 3322) and its subsidiaries are an integrated sportswear manufacturer, distributor and retailer for international sports brands and have diversified into high-end fashion retail business. We have two broad lines of business, namely the Manufacturing Business and the Distribution and Retail Business, with geographical markets spanning Europe, the United States, Mainland China and Hong Kong.
Eagle Nice (International) Holdings Limited (aka EN)
Eagle Nice's vision is to be one of the major sportswear manufacturers in Asia and one of the major business partners of the international sportswear brands.
From the pictures above, you should know which company manufacture which brands' clothing.
Before we proceed, it is important to note that I DID NOT FARE WELL (Down 9% as of today) investing in overseas counters since Feb 2017. I am still in a learning mode.
Thus, I decided to come up with a few factors for me to determine which company I should invest in.
Which Brand Have The Possibility of Selling More Jersey?
There are 2 factors to consider when answering this question:
1. The brand that will produce for more countries will sell more jersey.
Adidas (WH) - 12 countries, Nike (EN) - 10 countries.
This can become a tie as well if we include New Balance as a brand under EN. This will bring countries under EN to 12 as well!
2. Countries that are able to progress further will sell more jersey.
In my opinion, for a certain country's jersey to sell well, it has to try to progress further in the competition and if a country wins, its' jersey should continue to sell well for a few more months after the event.
Although this could be subjective, but here are the possible winners or countries that should progress further (at least past the group stage):
Adidas – Argentina, Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Russia, Spain, Sweden.
Nike – Brazil, Croatia, England, France, Portugal, Poland.
Therefore it seems that Adidas (WH) will perform better for this segment!
Based on the financials above, I observed that WH is bigger than EN. But EN has an increasing EPS, NAV and even Dividend since 2014. EN even had positive FCF since 2013.
For this category, EN wins hand down!
Business Model
WH has 2 lines of business – Manufacturing of Sports Wear and Distribution and Retails of High End Fashion.
On the other hand, EN is only focused on the core business of manufacturing of sportswear. This could be the reason for EN to perform better than WH financially over the last few years.
If you drill in further into WH revenue, you will realise that WH distribution and retail of high end fashion has been very inconsistent (as per the graph below). Many times this business segment also fell into losses.
|WH Distribution and Retail Revenue and Net Profit
This is because under WH distribution and retail segment, it can be further breakdown into "High End Fashion" and "Retail of Sports Wear".
As of 2016, WH has managed to turn High End Fashion into a profitable segment. But the Retail of Sports Wear has constantly made losses and in 2016,it actually made HK50 million losses! It remains to be seem how WH intends to turnaround the retail of sports wear segment of its business.
Therefore, since EH has been more focus on its core business, it is the winner for this section!
Share Price and Ratios
|EN Share Price
|WH Share Price
Based on the share price of HK1 for WH and HK3.50 for EN as of 11 Dec 2017:
WH: PB – 0.574 (HY2017 Balance Sheet), PE – 23.36 (Last 12 Months Earnings)
EN: PB – 1.575 (FY2017 Balance Sheet), PE – 11.27 (FY2017 Earnings)
The financial ratios seems to indicate that WH has more value. In addition, since this should be more of a short term investment (to be sold maybe within 6 months to 1 year), I prefer to go for counters that is on a downtrend with a high possibility of turning around.
Thus, WH is preferred for this segment!
Short Term Catalyst/Progression
EN intends to shift their factories to Vietnam to reduce production cost. But they are purchasing this factories from a interested party. In future, capital expenditure could be significant too. This may negatively impact its free cash flow and result in lowering of dividend.
On the other hand, WH has already shifted to Vietnam and Cambodia. 70% of their production is already in these 2 countries. In Sep 2017, WH has also sold another of their Hong Kong factory and has a potential to make a disposal gain of HK115 million!
It seems that WH wins!
If you really looked into their respective website, you will really prefer WH's innovation. It look more impact-ful and the presentation of the innovation on WH website looked more professional. EN website looked really out dated.
Therefore, WH wins here as well!
Insider Ownership
EN largest shareholders owned 38.42%, while WH largest shareholders owned 57.9%.
Again, WH wins!
Overall, WH was preferred in 5 out of 7 Categories.
Before I conclude, I believe it is also important to check if World Cup will really has the effect on WH financials?
I have actually breakdown WH revenue and for its manufacturing segment. the period where World Cup 2014 and Euros 2016 are indicated in the graph above.
It seems that World Cup and Euros do increase WH's revenue. But the increment in revenue does not seem to translate into increased net profit for WH.
Nevertheless, this should improve as WH is in its last phase of shifting 70% of its production into Vietnam and Cambodia at the end of 2017. The significant reduction in operating cost should take effect in 2018.
In Short
As shown above, World Cup event may end up not making any real positive impact on the net profit. But I do believe it will actually support WH's net profit at an reasonable level.
Regardless, another issue that resulted in the share price drop was that the management actually reduced the 1st half 2017 dividend to HK 0.02 for the first time!
Thus, it is important that for FY2017, the management do not make any further reduction in dividend for the second half of 2017 and their distribution and retail segment have to at least breakeven. Only then will the share price rise!
I am investing a turnaround story and I will be holding on to it till at least Aug or Sep 2018. This is because World Cup event's impact may only be reflected in the 1st half 2018 interim report.
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As a runner, one of the things I love the most about running is its simplicity. There isn't a whole bag of equipment that I need to get prepped prior. It's basically just me and a pair of running shoes.
The shoes!
As simple as it may be, having the proper footwear can make or break your running experience. My feet sometimes acts like a picky two year old at the dinner table- rather selective about the things it likes. For the past two months I've had the pleasure of taking the Under Armor HOVR Infinite's for a spin. I started using these beauties throughout my warmup, for all my tempo runs, my active recovery days and my cool downs.
First Impressions
Here's the thing, you aren't going to get me to pick up a running shoe if it isn't aesthetically pleasing. It's one of the first things I look for in a running shoe. Like looking for a partner, if the fireworks aren't there we might as well keep it moving. And let me tell you it felt like 4th of July when I opened that shoebox for the first time. I love an all-white sneaker (but they also have a lot of other great color-ways). I generally like a running shoe to have clean lines and not look to0 bulky. The UA HOVR Infinite looks great, although it is a bit bulkier than I generally like. Slipping my feet in for the first time, felt like a Cinderella moment. It was a great fit. The shoe was created with a gender specific fit, so it has comfort and support right where women and men need it, based on anatomical differences. While it has a snug fit, it doesn't feel too narrow. I hate when a running shoe feels like its cutting off my circulation, but you also don't want your heel slipping out the back. Putting on the UA HOVR Infinite's my feet felt secure, but I loved the fact that it still felt like my toes had space to move. It has a padded shoe collar, and as someone who practically lives in ankle socks, this was a critical aspect, because I knew I wouldn't have to worry about it cutting into my ankles mid run. Overall, it is a great looking shoe, with a comfortable fit that feels lightweight and breathable.
I'm an Olympic Athlete, so looking great is awesome but at the end of the day, results matter. So how did the UA HOVR Infinite measure up in training?
As a sprinter currently in competition season, the majority of my high intensity work that I'm currently doing is in spikes. But my warm-up is a crucial aspect to prepare me for my sprint work. While using the Infinite's throughout my warmup, the first thing that immediately stood out is the cushioning. With every step my feet felt like they were being cradled by an imaginary cloud under it. Cushioning is probably the main thing I look for in running shoe. When you train 6 days a week ( or if you are a brave soul that runs for miles) the constant pounding can be difficult on your body. I like to have a running shoe that helps to eliminate that impact and the UA HOVR Infinite definitely checked that box. My warmup includes a jog, some sprint drills and buildup sprints- all in preparation of my sprint workout. My main goal throughout my warmup is to get my body ready to sprint, but also to do so in a manner that uses just the right amount of energy. Energy leaks are the enemy of sprinters- when you are dealing with thousandths of a second every last detail matters. While wearing the UA HOVR Infinite I found I was able to get through my warm-up easier and more efficiently. I felt more bouncy and more elastic. The UA HOVR foam does a great job of giving back the energy you put into every step. For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction (for those who were asleep during Grade 10 Science) – and the Infinitie's help to conserve energy by giving you back more of what you put in. But more than just the science of things- a huge part of running is simply the mental battle. So having a shoe with a practical zero gravity feel makes everything feel easier and so mentally you feel like you can do more, go further, basically conquer the workout.
UA MapMyRun
The last feature that I think makes this a great running shoe is the fact that it has Bluetooth capabilities, with the ability to link to the UA MapMyRun app. Through the app, not only can you track your runs, you basically also get data- driven coaching. While wearing the shoes, it collect information on your pace, cadence, stride length and distance. It's basically like having a coach and biomechanist in your pocket. One of the things I love about running is how quantitative it is. When you're looking to improve or better yourself, its that much easier when there are clear numbers to help you. I specifically would also use this feature to help monitor how long I've been wearing the shoes and how much miles I've put on them. This would give me a clear idea of when I need to switch into a new pair.
Final Thoughts
It has been a pleasure training in the UA HOVR Infinite's. They are an extremely comfortable shoe, with excellent cushioning that provides a great feel to help push yourself to new limits.

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What's up guys,
It's the end of 2017 so let's take a look back and see what this year brought!
This year I started to get more serious with my social media channels. I wanted more professional photos for my Instagram so I started making photos with my DSLR and later I bought a vlogging camera for my YouTube channel and to easily shoot photos for Instagram.
I really enjoy making photos for Instagram and because I also grew a lot in followers it's a lot more fun! I upload on Instagram every other day, so a lot of shooting has to be done. Sometimes I'm not inspired or I don't have time to make photos. Then I'll go into my photo library and search for some nice photos I took before. I also get really inspired by looking at what other Instagrammers do, so I'm always in for finding new people on Instagram!
This year I started a YouTube channel where I vlog about lifestyle, travels and much more! From time to time a cover, review or informational video. I really enjoy making videos and because I already knew how to edit in Adobe Premiere it was really great to renew that skill. It's really hard though to get subscribers on YouTube, so I'll have to work on that.
I also bought a drone this year. I'm really interested in tech stuff so when the DJI Spark released I had to get my hands on one. At first I really had to get used to flying it and I was kinda scared I would crash it. But after some practice I became a lot better at it. Recently I made a drone footage compilation.
I had a few amazing trips this year. Rick and I went on some citytrips in the Netherlands and we had a few trips abroad. In the Netherlands we went to Bloemendaal, Delft, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Amstelveen and of course Haarlem. I also went to London twice, once also to see the Adele finale concert in the Wembley Stadium and once with my sister where we also saw Shawn Mendes in the O2. I had a great summer trip to Mallorca, Spain where we enjoyed the amazing weather. And this month I went to Antwerp, where we explored the beautiful city.
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(1) The wagon was built in Denver quarters about 1905 for the Great Floto Shows, owned by Fred Bonfils and Harry Tammen, with Otto Floto also in on the deal. Bonfils and Tamen were the owners of the Denver Post newspaper and Otto Floto the sports editor. The show became known as the Sells-Floto Circus for the 1906 and following seasons. There is a chance that the actual carvings on the wagon were furnished by the Bode Wagon Works. My first photo of the wagon shows it as the No. 1 bandwagon on Sells-Floto taken in Mexico City on Dec. 2, 1906. It was pulled by a fourteen horse hitch. The wagon served as the No. 1 bandwagon through the years on Sells-Floto.
(1906 – Conover collection of circus images – this shows the wagon was originally a dark body (red perhaps) with all the carvings the same color ( gold perhaps))
In 1914 and 1915 the show was called Sells-Floto Circus and Buffalo Bill Wild West, and Buffalo Bill himself was with the show. The wagon was on the show on through the 1924 season and then no doubt was there also in 1925. All of the three American Circus Corporation units, Sells-Floto, Hagenbeck-Wallace, and John Robinson went out in 1925 intending not to parade, but in late May of that year the parade was revived. The Billboard claims that the shows went out prepared to parade if it was felt it was necessary for business reasons. With that we can assume the wagon was also there in 1925.
(1915 – Joseph Bradbury Album # 25 – photo # 56A – in Topeka, KS. – Jim McRoberts collection)
In 1926 the parade on Sells-Floto was abandoned, but whether this wagon was parked at Peru quarters or was still taken on the road I am unable to state. It does not appear in any photos I have seen of Sells-Floto from 1926 through 1932 the last year Sells-Floto was on the road, but during that time other tableaus were carried on the road some seasons, for example in 1929 both the Buffalo tableau and the old India or Jardiner tab were on the show.
In 1933 the Elephant tableau appeared on the Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus now enlarged to 40 cars since Sells-Floto was not sent on the road. In 1933 manager Jess Adkins tried a few old time street parades to stimulate business and the Elephant tableau was used in those parades. The 1933 spot parades were so successful that in 1934 Hagenbeck-Wallace featured a daily street parade, one of the largest and best in history. The show was enlarged to 50 cars a move made necessary primarily to carry the added parade equipment. The Elephant tableau was used in the 1934 parade, although not as one of the principal bandwagons.
(1934 – Joseph Bradbury Album # 31 – photo # 46B – Hagenbeck-Wallace 1934 in Kokomo, IN. – George Piercy photo)
In 1935 the show was cut down considerably and only a few parades were given and those in opposition stands only. The 1935 show was known as Hagenbeck-Wallace and Forepaugh-Sells Combined Circus, the latter title being tacked on to preserve the title from falling into public domain and also for tax purposes, so I've been told. There is a good chance the Elephant wagon was on the show in 1935 but I've yet to find it in any photos I've seen of that show.
In 1936 the Hagenbeck-Wallace show did not go on the road but remained in Peru quarters.
For 1937 season Ed Arlington and Frank Hatch leased the title and property and made a small fortune during the early weeks of the season before selling their interest to Howard Bary who continued to take the show on the road and do a good business all during that season. The Elephant tableau is supposed to have been taken on the road in 1937. The show did make a few parades in the early part of the season but cancelled them later.
In 1938 Hagenbeck-Wallace again went out under Bary's management, but the Elephant wagon was left in Peru quarters. It remained there until 1944 when the Ringling interests sold the quarters. The wagon along with a few others who got repreived from the large wagon burnings that took place there and was shipped to winter quarters in Sarasota.
(1944 – Joseph Bradbury Album # 18 – photo # 56C – Peru Railyards – April, 4, 1944 – These wagons were saved from the 1941 wagon burnings. They are seen here loaded on system flats to be taken to the Ringling bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus winter quarters in Sarasota, Florida)
The wagon remained in Sarasota rotting away in the sun and rain until late 1949. When I visited there in February 1949 the wagon was sitting out in the wagon graveyard down to the hubs in sand. A couple of guys were living in it, had knocked out one side and were hanging their wash out on a line. It was fast going to complete ruin, but fortunately John Sullivan of the Museum of the American Circus saw that the wagon was rescued and put in the museum to join several other old wagons that had ben placed there a year earlier. The Elephant wagon remained at the museum until December of 1955 when the Ringling management moved the wagons back to the winter quarters for a TV program. I assume the Elephant wagon went with the rest, although I don't believe it was actually used in the TV show. Anyway, it is still in Sarasota and can be seen at the museum.
(2006 – Bob Cline photo)
The wagon can be seen in person at Ringling Museums in Sarasota, Florida
(1) Excerpts from Bandwagon, Vol. 1, No. 5 (Nov), 1957, p. 9.
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Statistics continue to come out about the benefits of creating specific automated emails to send to your database to increase open rates and ongoing engagement. These five simple tips should help you get started.
Statistics continue to come out about the benefits of creating specific automated emails to send to your database to increase open rates and ongoing engagement. There is nothing more frustrating as a consumer when you sign up to receive correspondence from a brand you love, to then receive nothing at all for weeks. These five simple tips are indeed that - simple. If nothing else, companies need to at least send an automated welcome email to make their clients feel loved.
In summary the thought process goes like this:
1. Welcome. Welcome emails are 85% more effective than standard email newsletters
2. Nurture. Nurtured leads make 47% larger purchases than non-nurtured leads
3. Appreciate. Thank you emails generate 13x more revenue than promotional ones
4. Celebrate. Birthday emails lift conversion rates by 60% over other emails with the same offer
5. Re-engage. 45% of recipients who get win-back emails read subsequent messages
Email marketing is a bit of a fine art. You can't just send random content to your entire database when you 'feel like it'. That will create two main issues. Firstly it will become a chore. You will put it to the bottom of the list and never get it done. Secondly, your sales won't change and you wont' create loyalty of your brand.
The reality is most people wont' continue to come back to your website (and engage with your brand) unless you give them a reason for doing so. Set up your email marketing to automate directly from your sign-ups, or from the habits of your consumers on your website.
On an e-commerce platform, the data you can gather from your users is extremely valuable. The cart they abandon or their lapse of consistent ordering, means you have a true reason to talk to them. Use that data to your advantage. A 2018 study from the DMA found that for every dollar spent on email marketing, businesses can expect an average return of $32.
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Knowing this and knowing that some of you may find yourselves in this very dilemma right now, I would like to bring another option to your attention: the Orb Audio Mod1 Home Theater Speaker System. Retailing for $798 direct from Orb Audio's website, the Mod1 system is a full 5.1 speaker package consisting of five Mod1 satellite speakers and a single Super Eight subwoofer.
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The Mod1 speakers are spherical in shape and very small, roughly five inches in diameter, and come in a variety of d�cor friendly finishes such as metallic white, metallic black, hand polished steel, copper and antique. The hand polished steel, copper and antique finishes do carry an up charge of $150 bringing the total system price, should you want one of the before mentioned finishes, to $948. Beyond the Mod1's beautiful finish, the softball sized speakers come ready to be mounted on a table or shelf but can also be mounted to the wall or ceiling via a simple bracket (sold separately), which you can also purchase from Orb Audio for $12.50 per speaker. The Mod1s can even be mounted on a floor stand of which Orb Audio offers solutions including the HOSS and TOSS floor stands which retail for $318 and $218 a pair respectively.
The Mod1 itself is a single driver loudspeaker featuring a magnetically shielded three-inch full range driver. The Mod1 has no crossovers of any kind and has a reported frequency response of 80Hz-20,000Hz and an 89dB efficiency into a stable eight Ohm load. The Mod1s can be driven beautifully by any modern home theater receiver with 50 Watts per channel on tap or more. Rounding out the Mod1's lower register is the Super Eight subwoofer, which features a long-throw eight inch driver powered by a 200 Watt BASH digital hybrid amplifier. The Super Eight has a reported frequency response of 28-180Hz with an adjustable crossover covering a range of 40-160hz. All the usual suspects in terms of control and connection options are present on the Super Eight minus balanced inputs and outputs, otherwise it's a rather full featured yet compact sub.
In terms of sound the Mod1 system is something else - the sound it produces defies its diminutive size. The coherence across the midrange and treble is unlike anything you're going to hear for less than a grand and perhaps more. The Super Eight does a good job of rounding out the Mod1's performance and mates well with the Mod1's sound; however I wouldn't call it a subwoofer but more of a bass module, for if you want earth shattering bass you're going to want to add a second sub or perhaps step up to the Uber Ten. That being said, those of you with modest sized rooms should be fine with a single Super Eight sub. The entire system is so compact and easy to "hide" that the Mod1 system almost feels like an in-wall speaker system versus a true satellite / subwoofer combo. Either way the Mod1 system is capable of musical and cinematic feats no sound bar can touch or home theater in a box can touch for a price that isn't far from what either of those two alternatives are going for.
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If you are interested in comparing Orb's Mod1 speaker system against other systems, please read our reviews for the Aperion Intimus 5T-DB Hybrid HD 5.1 speaker system and the Boston Acoustics Classic CS 2310 5.1 speaker system. You can also find more information in our Floorstanding Speaker section and our Bookshelf Speaker section.


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From time to time, we try to accommodate our Lounge content consumers who just want some fun, light entertainment. Hence this edition of our Video Clips series, entitled "Fun Timewasters." These are simply some video clips that you can enjoy and consume in the form of good, mindless entertainment. On with the show!
Could there possibly be a better "hidden gem" on the entire Internet? Here's the Hogan's Heroes cast in a great, super-campy commercial from back in the day.
Could there possibly be a better concept for a restaurant than the "Heart Attack Grill?"
The classics will never die. Bitter beer face!
The late Bea Arthur reads from Pam Anderson's book at the Plastic One's roast:
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1. This machine uses high-quality 304 stainless steel materials with advanced technology, adopts intelligent digital display temperature controlling device with convenient and practical function.
2. The temperate of oil and water can be both fully controlled by yourself, which can save 40% electricity and 50% oil, very energy-saving and cost-effective.
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Gwellheans Recovery Structured Day Programme
In 1997 I was approached and invited to be the first Manager, of what later came to be called Gwellheans Recovery.
A group of professionals and people in recovery from addiction had come together to create a new project that would support people in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Statutory services were offering many services to people in terms of helping them to stabilise their addiction. But there was something missing.
Once people were stabilised their chances of returning to their previous addictions were high as there was a huge gap left in their lives. Their friends and lifestyle revolved around their addictions. so they needed something to fill this gap. They needed to learn new skills, to meet new people and be support in their transition to a new life, drug and alcohol free.
Starting from scratch, and with the full participation and partnership of professionals and people in recovery we designed a Structured Day Programme which we ran from a centre in Redruth, Cornwall. Adults could attend groups in relapse prevention, creativity, womens groups, green woodworking, tai chi, meditation. computer skills, motorcycle riding and mechanics, dramatherapy, and life skills. I left Gwellheans in 2003 after seven years, to pursue my own practice as a newly qualified Creative Psychotherapist.
'Having emerged from eight months of rehab, I had not expected such a strong sense of isolation from the community as I did, despite on-going counselling and one to one sessions. At first the group programmes at Gwellheans served to get me out of the house, and keep me out of a rut. But in time, with techniques of self help and meeting new people my confidence has improved dramatically.'


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The mission of the Childrena??s Museum of the Arts is to introduce children and their families to the transformative power of the arts by providing opportunities to make art side-by-side with working artists. Since its founding in New York City in 1988, CMA has worked to actively engage children and their families with the arts through family-friendly art exhibitions and hands-on art workshops led by trained, professional Teaching Artists. CMA strives to provide arts programming for all children, particularly those whose needs are not being met at home, school, or by other local organizations. CMA serves children between the ages of 1 and 15 and their families, drawing patrons from across the tri-State area, as well as national and international visitors. In its 2,000 square foot gallery space, CMA organizes four curated exhibitions each year featuring emerging and established artists. These exhibitions are the inspiration for guided visits from school and community groups led by professional artists who serve as Teaching Artists, who also lead ever-changing hands-on art workshops in nearby studio spaces that incorporate a variety of artistic media. Through single-session group visits and sequential school partnerships, CMA serves over 150 schools locally, as well as thousands more children who take part in Museum classes and camps. Though general museum visitors may never see them, community programs are also a vital component of CMAa??s mission to extend the benefits of the arts among all children. These services provide resources for some of New York Citya??s most vulnerable audiences, all offered at no cost, including children in foster care or who are homeless, children on the autism spectrum and those with physical disabilities, and under-resourced a??tweensa?? (very few programs are offered for NYC middle school students). In total, CMA serves over 110,000 children and their families each year, including nearly 27,000 through free activities.
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Corruption and (Under)developmentWritten by Jameela Raymond Wednesday, July 15 2015 23:00
Corruption affects millions of people, and is deeply linked to inequality and underdevelopment around the world. Yet rooting out corruption should not just be the priority and duty of the developing country. Countries like the UK have a major role to play.
From Russia With CashWritten by Nick Maxwell Tuesday, July 7 2015 23:00
The "From Russia with Cash" landmark documentary by Channel 4 and Amos Productions highlights the need to prevent money laundering through the UK property market.
A Kick in the Assets: Proposals to Help Recover Corrupt Assets Invested in the UKWritten by Nick Maxwell Tuesday, June 9 2015 23:00
Following the release of the "Empowering the UK to recover corrupt assets" discussion paper, TI-UK looks into Unexplained Wealth Orders as a tool to stem the flow of corrupt money into the UK.
When could an innocent bank be liable to the victims of fraud?Written by Guest Monday, June 8 2015 23:00
Guest bloggers Jamie Humphreys and James Maton discuss the Credit Agricole v Papdimitriou case and when an innocent bank could be liable to the victims of fraud.
Watch out, secret companies – the EU is cracking down on dirty moneyWritten by Alice McCool Tuesday, May 19 2015 23:00
While the EU takes important steps towards tackling money laundering and tracing the proceeds of corruption, we look at what the UK could do to strengthen itself against similar risks.
The case for ending offshore corporate secrecy in the UK property marketWritten by Nick Maxwell Tuesday, March 3 2015 00:00
Secrecy, or more specifically the use of secret companies incorporated in offshore jurisdictions, undermines money laundering investigations and leaves the door open for corrupt wealth – stolen from around the world – to be invested in high-end UK property.
"The great British money launderette" – an elephant in the room no more?Written by Alice McCool Thursday, October 16 2014 23:00
At least 19 UK firms are under investigation for an alleged conspiracy to launder £12.5 billion of dirty money, The Independent revealed yesterday. These are funds from "major criminals and corrupt officials around the world".
London Can't Afford to Turn a Blind Eye to Corrupt MoneyWritten by Scott Edwards Tuesday, September 30 2014 23:00
Boris Johnson's call for new homes in London to be sold first to Londoners, "not to oligarchs", made headlines this week. But what he must consider is the ease with which an overseas buyer can invest in a London property using stolen assets – the proceeds of corruption.
Unmask the Corrupt launchWritten by Alice McCool Wednesday, August 20 2014 23:00
What's the point of stealing money from your country's health and education budgets if not to enjoy it? It turns out that the UK is a personal favourite for your average corrupt dictator.
How the G20 could unmask the corruptWritten by Robert Barrington Thursday, June 19 2014 23:00
The G20 leaders meet in Australia later this year. Pressure is growing on them to build on the commitments from last June's G8 Summit on beneficial ownership.


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Ronnie (my husband) had told me that we were meeting my brother for dinner at a nearby lakefront restaurant. We arrived to the restaurant very early, and Ronnie suggested we take a walk along the beach before my brother arrived. When we got to the beach, we walked along a rocky area, and Ronnie said he found a bottle with a note on it. I knew right then what was happening and got very nervous. Ronnie had designed a label for the bottle and put a very romantic note inside. As I read the note, he got down on one knee and proposed.
Julianne and Ronnie
Here are the less romantic parts of the story that I typically omit: Ronnie had never told my brother about his plan, so when we got to the lake and my brother wasn't there I called him and yelled at him for being late. Luckily, my brother thought that he had just forgotten that he had agreed to meet us and didn't blow Ronnie's cover (I later apologized to my brother and he met us at the restaurant to celebrate). When Ronnie suggested we walk along the beach I suggested we have a margarita at a nearby restaurant instead. We debated the issue, but Ronnie was so insistent I gave in. I was so nervous when I realized that Ronnie was proposing that I wouldn't even walk to the beach and he technically had to propose on the sidewalk by the beach.
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The Art of the Mass Effect Universe has been announced by Dark Horse Comics.
The hardcover book features a collection of illustrations inspired by the BioWare series.
"Mass Effect 3 is the climax of the greatest sci-fi epic of our generation, so it's only fitting that Dark Horse up the ante as well," Dark Horse editor Dave Marshall said.
"The Art of the Mass Effect Universe will reveal reams of never-before seen artwork that was created during the development of this modern masterpiece."
Dark Horse acquired the rights to publish comics based on Mass Effect in 2009. The publisher has since released several tie-in titles to the sci-fi RPG.
Mass Effect 3 will be released on March 6, 2012 for the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
The Art of the Mass Effect Universe will be available for purchase in February 2012 for $39.99 (£24.40).
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Selecting a plumbers Columbia SC a home contractor really should not be a complicated system, but you'll find quite a few components that you need to consider. Choosing the proper plumber for the house is a delicate procedure that necessitates numerous analysis and preparation. When you just choose any plumber in the telephone reserve, the probabilities are that you simply may possibly come upon a house contractor that does not have your very best pursuits at heart. Although this tips will not be groundbreaking by any signifies, they provide as being a helpful reminder of anything you should currently know. By subsequent the below essential factors, you may derive the very best benefit from these skilled solutions.
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Some plumbers develop positive reputations for their responsible nature and hard work. As such, the most effective way to look for a plumber is through word-of-mouth. Talk to your friends, neighbours, and coworkers for recommendations. When you live nearby, then it is likely that the plumber will be in near proximity too.
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Things certainly went with a bang when the Nigel Price Organ Trio let rip at Southampton Jazz Club Tuesday, 11 December. The band were about forty minutes in to the first set when there was a massive power outage in Southampton and all went dark at The Heartbreakers. This gave many a chance to talk to the band members, eat mince pies, and buy CDs. The power came back on, hooray, and then went off again after a further two and bit numbers: we decided at this point to call it a night.
The real shame of all this is that the band were playing some really good jazz; Nigel was on great form; Ross Stanley looked like he was all set for enjoying a terrific evening; and there was a lot of interest in the drummer Joel Barford who, in short set that he was able to play, showed a real talent that we should all have liked to hear more of! Hopefully we will be able to re-book the band for a 2019 gig and the and get to finish what they started.


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June 17-21, 2019 (Monday ~ Friday), 8:00 am ~ noon.
Discover the Power of the Gospel Message, Discover the Power of Vocation
for children age 4 to incoming 6th grade.
We have a combined Vacation Bible School with St. Joseph Parish focusing on the Gospel message, the stories of great saints, and Jesus' powerful presence in our lives. Plus, we have a Friday closing party & daily Mass. Adult and teen volunteers are welcome and needed. If you would like to volunteer, please contact the Directors, Pam Freyberger at 812-482-1805 or Joseph H Munning IV at 812-482-3076 ex 304.
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If you cannot sign up online, hard copy forms are available here Turn it in to Holy Family Parish or Saint Joseph Church before May 13th to get a discount on registration!


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What Are Cellulites? How To Get Rid Of Them Naturally From The Inside Out, Fast!
All women will аgree thаt cellulite is а mystery to them. They do not know how they got it, or how they cаn eliminаte it. Well, here is whаt cellulite is…
Actuаlly, it is very simple. Cellulite is not some type of fаt or it is not cаused becаuse of а metаbolism disorder. Cellulite is bаsicаlly toxins аccumulаted in fаt cells cаusing dimpling of the skin. Anyone cаn hаve cellulite, regаrdless of their weight.
If you know the right wаy, you cаn effectively get rid of cellulite.
First of аll, you should stop tаking in toxins thаt аre responsible for the formаtion of cellulite. In other words, аvoid the consumption of processed, sugаrs аnd trаns fаts.
In аddition, we hаve some effective nаturаl juices thаt аre very beneficiаl. Choose one of them or аll of them аnd consume them regulаrly. These juices will get to the root cаuse of cellulite, thus removing the toxins in the body fаt.
Hot to get rid of cellulite
Drink Plenty Of Water
You can't replace water intake by drinking sodas and coffee. It is very important to drink pure drinking water. Make sure to drink the recommended daily intake of water (it depends on your weight), so you can stay properly hydrated. This will help you to eliminate the toxins.
Get Your Lymph Moving
Lymph is the fluid in your lymphatic system, responsible for carrying waste and toxins out of the body. Getting your lymph moving as well as drinking plenty of water can effectively eliminate the toxins out your body.
Detoxify and Alkalize
A juice cleaning can help you to alkalize your body. In this way, you will be sure that your body doesn't retain fats and store toxins anymore. An alkaline body is full of energy, never bloated and lean!
Here we have 4 natural juices that will help to effectively eliminate cellulite.
Health Benefits of These Juices:
- Burn excess fats effectively
- Help improve blood circulation
- Help metabolize sugar in the blood
- Detoxify and remove toxins from the body which in turn reduce more fats forming
- Reduce fluid retention which can cause formation of cellulite
- Help produce collagen to firm up the skin
- Liver Support Juice
This delicious dark red juice can cleanse and detoxify your liver. It is a great source of vitamin C and A, and it can effectively cleanse your liver of toxins. Moreover, it returns balance to your body and promotes circulation and good blood pressure levels.
Needed Ingredients:
- 1 large grapefruit, peeled
- 3 medium beetroots
- 2 carrots
- A handful of mint leaves
You should peel and chop all the ingredients. Put them into your juicer and juice! Instead of juicer you can also use a blender. It is up to you! Enjoy your juice!
- Cellulite-Melting Green Juice
This green juice is particularly beneficial for eliminating the cellulite. Due to its rich content of iron and vitamin C, this juice can reduce inflammation, hydrate your skin, and give you natural warmth.
Needed Ingredients:
- 2 green apples
- 1 fennel
- A bunch of cilantro
- A bunch of leaves
- ½ lemon
- 1-inch fresh ginger root
You should chop all the ingredients and put them into your juicer. There is no need to peel or skin the fruits because the juicer will expel these. Enjoy!
- The Digestive-Healthy Juice
This juice cаn effectively move the digestive trаct аlong for fаt burning аnd tremendous skin heаling benefits. This juice is а greаt source of bromelаin thаt cаn significаntly reduce inflаmmаtion аnd help you get rid of the cellulite!
Needed Ingredients:
- ½ small pineapple
- 1 cucumber
- 6 ribs of celery
- 6-8 big kale leaves
- ½ lemon with peel
Chop all the ingredients and put them into your juicer or blender.
- Ultimate Cellulite-Busting Juice
This juice is intended to help fuel your body for exercise, promoting muscle repаir for а greаt post-workout juice.
Orаnges, tomаtoes, cаbbаge аnd lemon give this juice а ton of аntioxidаnts, аnd the red cаbbаge is а nutrient-dense vegetаble thаt is greаt for skin.
Needed Ingredients:
- 2 oranges, peeled
- 2 tomatoes
- ½ small red cabbage
- ½ lemon with peel
- 1-inch fresh ginger root
You should peel the orаnges аnd cut the rest of the ingredients. Put them into your juicer аnd juice! In а cаse you use а blender, use orgаnic ingredients. Peel the lemon аnd chop the other ingredients. Put them into your blender аnd blend! Enjoy your smoothie.
Try Dry Brushing
Thе juicеs аbovе will еliminаtе cеllulitе аnd rеstorе bаlаncе to your livеr, skin, аnd digеstivе systеm. You should includе dаrk lеаfy grееns in your diеt, аs much аs possiblе.
Finаlly, wе rеcommеnd trying dry brushing. Dry skin brushing will providе incrеdiblе rеsults. Wе аll know thаt thе skin is thе lаrgеst еliminаtion (dеtox) orgаn in thе humаn body. Onе third of thе toxins аccumulаtеd in thе body аrе еliminаtеd through your skin. Dry brushing cаn unclog porеs аnd еxcrеtе toxins thаt аrе build-up in thе skin.
Here's How To Dry Brush
It is vеry impоrtаnt tо usе а nаturаl bristlе brush. Mаkе surе it is with а lоng hаndlе sо yоu cаn rеаch аll pаrts оf yоur bоdy. Gеt nаkеd, stаnd in yоur shоwеr rооm оr bаthtub аnd stаrt brushing. Mаkе surе tо stаrt frоm yоur fееt аnd mоvе in lоng swееping mоtiоns tоwаrd thе hеаrt. Nеxt, yоu shоuld mоvе tо yоur hаnds, but mаkе surе yоu аrе brushing tоwаrd yоur hеаrt.
Brush а fеw timеs in еаch аrеа. Bе cаrеful with thе sеnsitivе pаrts оf yоur bоdy, еspеciаlly yоur brеаsts. Aftеr yоu finish dry brushing, yоu shоuld tаkе а shоwеr. In оrdеr tо stimulаtе blооd circulаtiоn, аltеrnаtе bеtwееn thе hоttеst wаtеr tеmpеrаturе аnd thе cоldеst оnе yоu cаn tоlеrаtе. Whеn yоu gеt оut оf thе shоwеr, pаt dry yоur bоdy, but mаkе surе nоt tо rub hаrd. It is vеry impоrtаnt tо mоisturizе yоur skin. Yоu cаn аpply sоmе nаturаl оil such аs cоcоnut оil.
It is rеcоmmеndеd dо dry brush еvеry dаy bеfоrе yоu shоwеr. Within twо wееks yоu will nоticе significаnt imprоvеmеnts. Aftеr еvеry twо оr thrее timеs оf dry brushing, clеаn yоur brush with sоаp аnd wаtеr. Plаcе it in а dry plаcе аnd lеt it dry. In this wаy, yоu will аvоid mildеw оr mоld fоrming.


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While looking at Dieter Balzer's meticulous, overlapping stripes and bold checkers, I couldn't help but think of the on-trend fashion equivalent — the mix-matched patterns and loud color blocking that have been everywhere this past summer. And now, so it seems, they've found their way to the walls of Gallery Sonja Roesch, where the Midtown space's current exhibition features the Berlin artist's newest works.
From either vantage point, both the fashion and the art are appealing for many of the same reasons — the use of bright, vibrant colors, of blue against green against purple against orange, are cheery and attention-grabbing. Meanwhile, the different patterns are unexpected but have an innate logic and surprising order, even when the bars and squares that make up these sculptures overlap.
Dieter, of course, isn't copying some in-vogue style; the Sonja Gallery favorite been making reductive art like this for years, filling up the walls and floors here and in Europe with his colorful, linear sculptures. He has an exact system, too, creating his curiously named works ("Mesa," "Flic Flac," "Xeos," "Manga") based on a modular system of architecture and color. In this sense, every piece of adhesive foil-covered MDF has a place and a color and relates to other elements of the sculpture in a very specific way, making for works that are balanced despite their seeming disorder. Within all that spontaneity of color and pattern, there is a sense of logic, that Dieter is pulling the strings.
|"Xeos (12/1)" by Dieter Balzer
While fashions may come and go, and color blocking will inevitably ebb and be replaced by something else entirely, Dieter may have the edge in the end. There is a timelessness to the artist's objects, which elegantly cut through the white space. His clean, bright sculptures can hold up.
Published Thursday, September 20, 2012 Houston Press
"Dieter Balzer: Solo Show" September 2015 at JanKossen Gallery 529W 20th street http://www.jankossen.com


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Barbados was playing Grenada in the Group round of the Caribbean Cup and was winning 2-0 with seven minutes to go. Grenada then scored, making it 2-1. Even though Barbados was still winning, they were actually losing. Their win would tie the two teams in the standings, but Grenada would win the tiebreaker based on having scored more in previous matches. Barbados had to win by at least two goals or else they were eliminated.
With three minutes to go and Barbados still only winning by one, the team got desperate. Unable to score, they decided to force overtime. Since they were technically winning, the only way to do this was to score on themselves. Which they absolutely did. They didn't even pretend it was an accident; the kicker just kinda dicked around his own net for a bit and then gently lobbed the ball in, his goalie standing there and picking his nose the entire time.
So what? If they score in overtime, it's still just 3-2, and they still don't advance, right? Well, here lies the true reason for this move: The Caribbean Cup scoring policy, which was apparently written after a weeklong rum bender, stated that overtime goals counted double. Not just for this match -- for all matches. That must have been some strong fucking rum, because what ensued due to this rule made a mockery of this (and all) sports.
Caribbean Football Union
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GJB vs CW
1.e4 e5
2.Nf3 Nc6
3.d4 ed
4.Nxd4 Nxd4
5.Qxd4 b6
6.Bc4 (hoping that my opponent will play c5 and then I follow with Qd5 threatening mate or Qxa8)
6. ... Bb7
7.0-0 Qe7
8.Nc3 0-0-0
9.Bf4 Qc5
10.Qd3 (it is certainly not to White's advantage to trade queens in this position)
10. ... f6
11.Nb5 (the win of a pawn 'threat' is simple...)
11. ... Bd6
12. Bxd6 cxd6
13.Nxd6+ Kb8
14.Nxb7 (I have the option of winning the exchange in this position but opt to remove a defender of the Black King)
15.Bd5+ Kb8
16.Qa6 Qc7
17.Rad1 Ne7
18.Bb3 (again I don't want to encourage a potentially powerful knight from joining the game by swapping off!)
18. ... d6 (moving the Knight would surely have been better?)
19.Rd3 Qb7
20.Qa3 Qxe4 (a pawn grab ... )
21.Rxd6 Qb7
22.Rd1 Rc8
23.Rd7 Rc7?? (unfortunately a blunder due to ... Qxe7)
24.Qxe7 (Black Resigns)
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I'm going to do something today that I usually only do in the most circuitous way: I am going to write a little bit about my writing.
I've already been asked a couple times, why do I insist on keeping the title in the path of falling objects written as all lower-case letters?
So now I'm going to say why, and, as usual, the answer will probably be lengthy and confusing. In a nutshell, though, it's because the whole book is about feeling small as we wander through the vastness of the universe.
In Ghost Medicine, everything was big: the mountains, the horses, the land, and the characters (especially Tom, Rose, Art, or even Clayton). But, in in the path of falling objects, I think we see a cast of characters who are overwhelmed by their smallness as they bounce off each other out there in the deserts of New Mexico and Arizona.
Some of them feel small because they're so powerless to change their paths (Mitch and Lilly). Jonah and Simon feel small because they've never really considered, or looked at, the world beyond the little shack where they grew up. And still other characters, I think, like Dalton, Arno, and Walker, are just impressed by the vast wonder and power of the things around them.
So that's why.
Okay. My favorite two lines from in the path of falling objects:
"Want to see something you'll never forget?"
"We have to be quiet."
Those two lines, which I won't explain, are the entire basis for the next video trailer for the book.


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RockMe Burgers in Chiang Mai
It all started by reading a blog on food joints in Chiang Mai, prior to our departure for this beautiful city in Northern Thailand. Apart from the super local food, I chanced upon this particular writeup featuring the best burgers in town. Just by seeing the pics, I was all
"Midst of the Mist" – Absorbing Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
The massive Doi Suthep temple complex in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Located high above in the hills, this temple is extremely auspicious to the locals and tourists alike. Though a decently long drive (around 45 min) from the city, it allows for beautiful vistas and if one is lucky, amazing misty conditions
Can you stay silent for ten days?
Ten days of silence, bar optional evening question sessions with the teacher. "I didn't speak at all," Shona tells me. "Day two, I thought I'd have to leave, but it suddenly got easier." Meera Dattani – Travel Writer Reposted from her blog on trvl.com I've just met Shona in a café in the
Wet.. Set.. Go..
One of the most important festivals in the country, Songkran is a celebration of the traditional Thai New Year. During the day, locals visit temples, offer delicious home cooked meals to Buddhist monks and pour water on small Buddha statues, a symbolic gesture representing the cleansing and absolution of one's sins. Known for its water festival, this holiday is especially cherished by young people as they splash water on each other with buckets, water filled balloons and water guns. Most major streets in Thailand are closed to traffic to allow numerous young people to use them safely as arenas for water fights. The festival also involves lavish traditional parades with intricately decorated floats, dancers in colourful clothing and a spectacular fireworks display, which the locals believe fends off misfortune.
Beach Bumming in Phuket
In all my 15 years of traveling to South East Asia and of which 12 years to Thailand, I can only say that I have fallen head-over-heels with this Land of Smiles and especially its beaches. I simply cannot get over the sunsets over the Andaman when viewed from the
Living 'n' Loving Phuket
Taking a trip across the island of Phuket in Thailand was something I had wanted to do for a very long time. Having done some 20 odd trips across the years, I now fondly consider this jewel of the Andaman, my second hometown. These trips involve potential real estate investors


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The Jewish Holidays are approaching! We're offering some special baked goods and meals for the Jewish New Year that begins next Wednesday. We'll also be featuring the soup and holiday meal on our specials menu at the shop next week. Please call, message or email us to place an order! Holiday Baked Goods Round Holiday Challah* (Plain or Raisin) 1½ … Read More
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Have you checked out our new website? We're excited to announce that we have launched a new look on sarahseatsandsweets.com – go check it out! Look around and let us know what you think. We've got lost of information about our food and menu. You can check the menu page for our weekly specials board. Read some information about us, … Read More
My Big Story Podcast – Learn about our Story
Emery and Sarah Meeks are on the show, the founders of Sarah's Eats and Sweets based in Petaluma, CA, in the Sonoma County Wine Country. I met the two of them back at the beginning of the year, stopping by to try their new shop. I was instantly won over by their welcoming friendship, and of course their food. Sarah's … Read More
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From the unassuming corner of Casa Grande and South McDowell boulevards, comes a true neighborhood deli. Born from a passion for food and a desire to be an integral part of the community they fell in love with, the owners of Sarah's Eats & Sweets have raised the bar, not only smoking their own meats, but also preparing just about … Read More


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Here's a nicely put not-so-detailed history of Twitter. Click on the image to see the whole illustration.
Courtesy of Visual.ly
Here's a nicely put not-so-detailed history of Twitter. Click on the image to see the whole illustration.
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Here's a quotation from Engadget through BBC News, with all the important parts bolded:
"Microsoft, its new pet dog Yahoo, and Amazon have decided to join together in the soon to be formed Open Book Alliance. You might expect this to be a revolutionary new collaborative effort at delivering the written word in a way that makes Google Books pale into insignificance, but you would, of course, be wrong. Far from trying to compete with Google, The OBA is set to act as the collective mouthpiece for all those opposed to Google's recent $125 million settlement deal with book publishers and authors. With the US Department of Justice already investigating antitrust concerns relating to the case, the other big dogs just couldn't restrain themselves from pitching in together for a united whinge. Should the settlement be cleared, it will permit Google non-exclusive rights to orphan works (those without an established writer) and will give it a 30 per cent cut of books sold via Google Books, both things that authors have agreed to. So what's there to moan about, fellas — we all trust Google to do the right thing, right?"
They excerpt says that they're not competing with Google, but come on! Anyways, worse comes to worst, I believe Google has the complete support of Apple.
Us music lovers differ on our complexes, some can't enjoy a song without having all of the album, some just can't listen to anything that has a Bit Rate quality less than 192 Kbps, some refuses to add a song to their library when its artwork is unavailable…etc. and the list goes on. I can happily/sadly say that I have all of these symptoms. I can't enjoy a certain song if I couldn't find an artwork (this is more common with arabic songs than english ones), and sometimes I end up either deleting the song, or creating an artwork with our lovely friend Photoshop. Anything below 192 kbps is noise to my ears, granted there are some songs that are -128 kbps somewhere in my library, but most of them are from the Kazaa age. I don't know if there are other people who suffer the same complex. I'll leave you with snapshots of my loving library.
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This is an antique plane that got a makeover, and a little more than that. Take a peek after the cut to see what I'm talking about
B&O have always designed the best looking gadgets, whether audio or video devices, anything by them is automatically "BEAUTIFUL". This time around they're releasing an alarm clock in the shape of a flute, it has three display screens to show the current time, the alarm time, and which source would be used to rouse you. Here's the quotation I'm too lazy to summarize:
"There's also an optional wall-bracket, to which the BeoTime magnetically clips.
Picking it up, a tilt-sensor turns the BeoTime into a remote control, with the displays now switching to indicate which source is being managed.
Expect to pick up the BeoTime later this August for $375"
There is this group in Facebook that has a lot of pictures related to our (most of us) childhood, it's bound to get you nostalgic and all
The science fiction loving couple paid more £10,000 to have their wedding on a converted boeing 727 jet that simulates the zero gravity experienced by astronauts on space walks.


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Vino DOB 11/11/2017
Lyonzred Waina Kara Poroporo
Miss Vino is from our Waina ( Maori word for 'wine' ) litter born 11 November 2017. She's surely a chip off the old block. Mum Misia was our homebred girl and together with Jager our import from Netherlands they produced a might fine bunch of pups.
She's still young and really hasn't started showing. However she just recently completed an 8 week obedience course and after her initial 'terror' at seeing so many different dog faces she settled in well. No embarrassing moments for anyone.
Lyonzred Poitin Ban-Dearg
This little munchkin is shaping up quite nicely. She still has heaps of growing to do but for now we're enjoying her cheeky ways.. She's from our 'surprise' Poitin
( Gaelic for moonshine) litter and has a lightness of step when on the trot.
She has also completed obedience for beginners, she's pretty quick on the uptake so that will be something to keep in mind.
Scrumpy DOB 18/05/2018
Jantonely Velvet Truffle
And our newest member in the pack is Miss Scrumpy. She flew half the way around the world to join us and has fitted into our lives like she was always here. We can thank Jane and Tony (Jantonely Leos, UK ) for her lovely outgoing personality as they spent many an afternoon taking her to all sorts of places to socialise her sand get her ready for the journey. This wee minx is definitely a cheeky social butterfly and we love her to bits.
Sherry DOB 24/01/2019
Lyonzred Cherry Cocktail
And lastly we must introduce little Sherry who is a typical tearaway puppy, happily running amok with the big kids on the farm. She's bright, she's knowing and she's holding her own very well.


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ALBERT LEA, Minn. – Flames destroyed a propane-powered forklift Wednesday.
It happened around 10 am at Alamco Wood Products on 9th Street West.
Albert Lea Fire Rescue crews arrived to find the forklift on fire just inside the entry to a building where manufacturing dust is collected. The engine fire was quickly put out with dry chemicals and foam, preventing any damage to the building. The forklift is a total loss.
No injuries are reported. Albert Lea Fire Rescue says the forklift driver was able to safety jump off and all 911.
Crews left the scene at about 11 am.
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