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Libertarianism: Now More Than Ever
For my first post at Catholic Stand, I will introduce you to a combination of two things you may not be accustom to seeing together:
For my first post at Catholic Stand, I will introduce you to a combination of two things you may not be accustom to seeing together:
Kurt Schlicter wrote a post on Breitbart\'s Big Hollywood blog where he challenges conservatives to suck it up and watch Lena Dunham\'s HBO program, Girls.
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With the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade having just passed, Catholics have (rightly) been focusing quite a bit lately on the subject of life.
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I have one teen-aged daughter who would love to be a cynic, but is wise enough to know she shouldn\'t be. Occasionally though, she has
Most of us love a good mystery. PBS has issued "spoiler alerts" this week for their popular series Downtown Abbey. The younger generation has taken
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"The Church must be militant in order to thrive and flourish." So said Rod Pead (editor of Christian Order magazine) in a speech he gave
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Digital games! What a world we live in! If the internet age has taught us anything, it's that waiting is for suckers. You can get any current-gen game you want, whenever you want. Unless, we're talking about imports, that is. You can get them, but there are a few extra steps to follow. Never fear, we're here to help.
Before the age of the internet, getting an import game the day it came out was virtually impossible. Forking over hundreds in shipping costs would get the game to you a day or two if you were lucky. Thankfully, all you need now is a little extra cash, a speedy internet connection and possibly some foreign hardware.
PlayStation Consoles
Pictured above: Shin Jigen Game Neptune VII for PS4
What you'll need:
- A Japanese PSN account
- A prepaid PSN card
We've covered how to get a Japanese PSN account before. If you check out the link above you'll find a great step-by-step guide on how to to get one if you haven't yet.
After you've done that, all you really have left to do is buy a PSN card. I've tried Japan Codes, Play Asia and CN-USA. Each service offers near-instant delivery of a redemption code, though I've usually had to reach out to Japan Codes to request they send me my code, I've never had a negative experience with any of the three listed.
Prices are always variable, because they're based on exchange rates so make sure you do your homework before you buy. Once you've bought a code and entered in PSN (you can read that same guide above for instructions on how to redeem your code) browsing PSN is easy. The Japanese PSN store has the same layout as the US store, albeit in Japanese.
Nintendo Consoles
Pictured above: Xenoblade X for Wii U
What you'll need:
- A Japanese console
- That's it!
Oh, Nintendo fans. You've met with a terrible fate, haven't you? You love the world's most insular game company, and all you want is to play the games they've yet to release outside of their home turf. I've got some good news and some bad news for you then. The good news is Nintendo's eShop is surprisingly friendly to foreign credit cards. The bad news? You have to import a console to get into it.
If you're thinking of playing Xenoblade X early, you'll have to get yourself a Japanese Wii U to do so. Play Asia is probably the cheapest place to get one, but you may be able to find a good deal on one on eBay or Amazon. Odds are if you're willing to drop a few hundred bucks to import some games, you probably don't need our help in figuring the situation out. You get out there, you dedicated go-getter you!
Once you've got your console, just shop like you would in the US store. Enter your credit card and buy what you like, the big N loves you and your money, even if they region lock your consoles and handhelds.
Xbox Consoles
Pictured above: BlazBlue Chrono Phantasma Extend for Xbox One
What you'll need:
- A Japanese Xbox Live account
- A prepaid card
Let's face facts, not a lot of people want to import Xbox games. It's the sole American-made console on the list, and it isn't very popular in Japan. Still, Xbox One players shouldn't be left out in the cold.
For starters, you'll need to get that Japanese Xbox live account. The easiest way to do this is to create a new Microsoft account. Once you've got a new Microsoft account, go to Xbox.com and login using it. Follow the on-screen prompts and set your country to Japan.
Once you've done this, sign into your Japanese account and enter the code you've purchased and shop just as you would normally! That's it. Very similar to the PS4 process. The hardest part is finding a game you'll want to import.
That's it. You've got everything you need to import any game you want without leaving the comfort of your couch. Instant gratification! The future is now! Now go and get some awesome games you might not have the opportunity to play otherwise.


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Doing great home improvement jobs are the plan! This is not what you need to think about. Most importantly, stay safe when doing home improvement projects. Are you not sure how to proceed? If you need some help, you should keep reading for some useful home improvement tips.
As you take steps to improve your home, you can do things that not only improve your house but make it reflect your tastes. A home improvement project gives you a great opportunity to add personal flair to your living space.
Construction adhesive can help eliminate a squeaking floor. You may have to work your way into the basement or a crawlspace, but it is worth the effort. Using a caulking gun, run a line of glue down each side of every floor joist so that the glue firmly secures the adjoining subfloor planks to the joists.
The right tools could make a huge difference when working in improving your house. The correct tools will help make the job easier to do and you will better results. Knowing how to use those tools is just as important as having the right tools.
Some things often overlooked when doing home improvements or updating are gutters, downspouts and chimneys. Make sure to inspect these parts of your home so you can make necessary repairs. A dirty chimney presents a very real fire hazard, and letting your downspouts and gutters get clogged can cause water intrusion and serious structural problems.
Whenever you paint or stain an object made of wood, you should begin by sandpapering the surface in order to smooth it out, then use a damp rag to dust the object off. Sanding the object with fine grit sandpaper will help give the object a smooth finish. Wiping it off removes dust which could leave bumps behind.
Use exhaust fans to keep each of the bathrooms aired out and the laundry room free of odors. This keeps moist air headed outside and stops mold growth indoors. This stops wood rot in your walls and ceilings, too.
You should put windows in the bathroom for more ventilation. Hot water and humidity can cause dangerous mold to grow. Even if you keep repainting your bathroom walls, it still won't sufficiently kill off the mold. Instead, try to find something that will stop its growth altogether. Consider installing windows or ventilation solutions in order to keep your area dehumidified.
When you are making home improvements, spend some time on your porch. Your porch is your home's first impression on visitors. Make sure to remove any debris. Adding foliage, furniture, and lighting all help make a good impression. These things add value to a house.
It's true that a well executed home improvement project can increase the value and function of your home; however, don't neglect safety precautions. Do real research to understand what the job is going to take. Why wait? Apply what you've just learned to improve your home.


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Twin Forks
"I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight (upright) paths" (Proverbs 4:11).
One day Saint Francis and his sidekick Brother Masseo were itinerating through the Italian countryside looking for a place to preach. They came to a fork in the road, one path leading to Florence, one to Siena. "Which way shall we go?" Masseo asked. "The one that God wills," answered St Francis.
"And how are we to know the will of God?" Masseo replied, whereupon, Francis had Masseo spin around until he got dizzy and fell down. When he got up he was facing Siena. "That's the way," Francis said.
When they got to Siena they had no opportunity to preach, but did succeed in reconciling two warring clans and bringing peace to the region. Having finished their work they traveled on.
What's my point? Well, most of our choices throughout the day are willy–nilly. Will we wear this or that? Do we turn left or right? Yet Wisdom is always directing our steps. Certainly we should ask for God's counsel through the day, but, I must say for myself, I forget.
So then, it's up to God to get us to the right place at the right time-to do whatever it is he wants us to do.
Anyway... Who am I to think I can discern the right way? No, my business is to walk with God throughout the day and enjoy his love. He'll take it from there.
Carolyn says God's will is not so much the right way as the upright way. I think she's got something there.


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Fourth graders, this one's for you.
If you are not fortunate enough to be a fourth grader, hopefully you know one, because this is a great opportunity.
From now until August 31, 2016, all fourth graders can attend national parks for free through the Every Kid in a Park program. The program provides an opportunity for fourth grade students nationwide to experience their public lands and waters in person throughout the year.
Through the program, which began Sept. 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid in a Park pass. This pass provides free access to federal lands, including national parks, national forests and national wildlife refuges.
Fourth graders (including home-schooled students) can obtain a paper pass for free entry into all federal lands and waters by visiting the Every Kid in a Park website at www. everykidinapark.gov. Students participate in an educational activity and receive a paper pass to print and bring with them to visit public lands. At certain participating sites, fourth graders can exchange the paper pass for a durable plastic Interagency Annual 4th Grade Pass. Fourth graders must be present for free entry into parks and to exchange the paper pass for a plastic pass.
The program emphasizes the shared ownership Americans have in public lands and waters.
"Did you know that you own millions of acres of national parks, historic structures, cultural artifacts, ancient forests, snow-capped mountains, and clear blue lakes?" asks the website.
As a shared, federal administration- wide initiative, Every Kid in a Park is supported by the U.S. Department of the Interior (which includes the National Park Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Forest Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
"All of these places work for you," said Eileen Davis, a volunteer in the BLM with the Department of Interior/ VISTA Americorp, in a presentation to a class of Tombaugh Elementary School fourth graders.
In many public parks children under 16 can enter for free. Ultimately, this pass is good for the three adults (or carload, depending on the park's requirements) that the child will bring with him or her.
"You are the passholder. Your parents, or whoever brings you, is part of it, too," Davis said. "You're bringing your parents. You're bringing your adults.
"You can bring three adults some place will take whoever is in the car. Each place it different … So it might be good to call ahead or do research on the internet. " The program is limited to federal lands, and each park has different rules, so it is a good idea to call ahead. Also, the pass is only for day use, so if you are planning on staying overnight in a park with camping areas, you will still have to pay the camping fees.
Davis told students the Organ Mountain National Monument is the closest federal park, and a great place to start exploring public lands.
A slide showed Dripping Springs Recreational Area, with a lone hiker heading up toward the hills. "This hiker looks lonely, and needs some fourth graders," Davis said. The choice of fourth graders was not arbitrary. Research shows that children between the ages of 9 and 11 are at a unique developmental stage where they begin to understand how the world around them works in more concrete ways. At this stage, they are receptive to new ideas and most likely to hold positive attitudes towards nature and the environment.
They'll probably treat you extra special because you are extra special," Davis told the students.
The Every Kid in a Park pass is good for the 20152016 school year, until August 31, 2016. To sign up, visit the Every Kid in a Park website at www.everykidinapark. gov.


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GDB4 MediaLow-risk geo-engineering: are techniques available now?
|Convener: Annica Ekman | Co-Conveners: Mike Burton , Sonja Martens
Tue, 10 Apr, 13:30–15:00 / Room E1
This debate will address these questions of crucial importance for today's society. It will discuss the most recent discoveries of geo-engineering techniques, their potential to reduce global warming and their potential risks.
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- Chris Juhlin (Uppsala University)
- Alan Robock (Rutgers University)
- Frank Schilling (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)
Chair: Oksana A. Tarasova (World Meteorological Organization)


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Musical talents of Willi Ninja
Chop N'Chan presents: House of Pleasure, featuring Willi Ninja and Diana Garcia.
Aside from House of Pleasure, Willi Ninja had other connections to the recording industry. He appeared in several music videos for commercially successful pop artists, such as Queen Latifah and Malcolm McLaren.
Here is a pic from a special tribute video to Willi Ninja, which I have motified using Picasa.
House of Pleasure is the name of a dance track single released by Endorfun.
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The latest positive data on the infrastructure sector failed to spark a market rally
Indian markets finally ended the day on a flat note after the finance ministry's Economic Survey for 2009-10 predicted that India would bounce back to a high 9% growth in 2011-12 and is on its way to becoming the world's fastest-growing economy in four years. The latest data on the infrastructure sector for January 2010 also helped the market to bounce back. At the end of the day, the Sensex declined 2 points from the previous day's close to 16,254 while the Nifty gained 1 point to close at 4,860. Yesterday, we had said that the market would move sideways until the Union Budget, and it did so today. However, tomorrow, the Budget will be tabled and the market is getting ready for a major move, probably downward.
At 12:00 hrs IST, the Sensex was trading down 58 points from the previous day's close at 16,198. At 14:00 hrs, the index was trading at 16,220, down 36 points.
At the end of the day, Banco Products gained 2%, after the company clarified that it does not supply the specific gasket fitted in the recalled A-star model of Maruti Suzuki.
Aurobindo Pharma ended flat after the company received tentative approval from the US Food & Drug Administration for Nevirapine tablets in oral suspension form.
PAE Ltd has entered into a distribution agreement with Schneider Electric India for the Xantrex range of products, which consists of solar invertors, solar chargers and charge controllers. The stock gained 1%.
Kerala Ayurveda has signed an expression of interest with Arya Vaidya Pharmacy (Coimbatore) to evaluate the integration of both businesses. The stock declined 1%.
During trading hours, the government announced that the infrastructure sector output grew 9.4% in January 2010 from a year earlier, higher than an upwardly revised annual growth of 6.4% in December 2009. During April-January, the first 10 months of the 2009-10 fiscal year, output rose 5.4% from 3% a year ago. The infrastructure sector accounts for 26.7% of India's industrial output.
The Economic Survey said capital inflows from advanced economies could be a challenge for India as they might lead to overheating of the economy. With interest rates at historic lows in most advanced economies, capital flows from these countries are finding their way into the fast-growing Asian economies, including India. It added that if inflows exceed the domestic absorptive capacity, it could lead to overheating of the economy. The Survey showed that this can also be looked at as the "impossible trinity" dilemma of policy choice between price stability, exchange-rate stability and capital mobility.
The economic survey for the 2009-10 financial year urged a calibrated exit from fiscal stimulus, which cushioned India's economy from the worst of the global downturn. The report, presented in Parliament ahead of tomorrow's general Budget, forecast economic growth at 8.25%-8.75% in 2010-11, accelerating to over 9% the year after, compared with projected growth of 7.2%-7.5% in the current year.
The economic survey said the risk of a double-dip recession in advanced economies has a direct implication for India. The survey said production of farm and allied sectors fell 0.2% in 2009-10, adding that there is a need for serious policy initiatives to achieve 4% annual agriculture growth. The survey suggested direct food subsidy via food coupons to households and favours making available food in the open market. The survey also favours issuing monthly ration coupons for the poor.
During the day, Asia's key benchmark indices in Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan fell between 0.49%-1.57%, but China's rose 1.27%.
On Wednesday 24 February 2010, in the US markets, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 92 points while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 11 points and 22 points, respectively.
Faced with a credibility crisis, mutual fund industry body AMFI has appointed HN Sinor as its chief executive. Industry sources have welcomed the move.
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) has decided to appoint Hoshang Noshirwan Sinor, better known as HN Sinor, as its chief executive (CEO). Mr Sinor, a former CEO of Indian Banks Association (IBA), is expected to replace AP Kurian, current chairman of the industry body, who will be stepping down in the month of September.
Mr Sinor's appointment comes at a time when AMFI appears to have lost face within industry circles because of its fumbling and lack of preparedness over many issues. "Over time, it has been reduced to a department of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), rather than acting as a strong voice for the industry. It has failed to become the voice of industry participants like small distributors and asset management companies (AMCs), as well as independent financial advisors (IFAs), who have been struggling in the wake of various game-changing regulations introduced by SEBI last year," says a chief executive (CEO) of an asset management company (AMC).
AMFI, as an industry body, is expected to argue intelligently for the industry. It has failed miserably in this regard. It has conducted no research and has hardly any points to make on any of the key issues affecting the industry, such as abolition of entry loads. For what an industry association can do, witness the effectiveness of Confederation of Indian Industries (CII) which commands the respect of businesses and regulators alike, because it puts enormous efforts into networking and also co-opting industry leaders in the association's activities.
Sources within the industry have welcomed this new appointment. Fed up with AMFI's parochial and indecisive approach, several experts are hopeful that Mr Sinor will make certain positive moves. An IFA source said, "Mr Sinor is an honest person with a clean record. I expect that he will do some good. AMFI has lost credibility. It is plagued by many problems, most of which have been brought forth by its lackadaisical approach. It doesn't allow small distributors and small AMCs to have a say in policy matters."
Another IFA said it is nice to have someone with a fresh perspective and approach. "Although he comes from a different industry, he brings with him vast experience that will count. A lot depends on what he can bring out of the relationships with regulators and how the industry as a whole tackles various matters. Ultimately, he is representing an industry, to work as the voice of the industry. But the industry chooses to be docile in front of regulators. It has to have the conviction to take up various matters with the regulator. For this, he will have to mobilise support from within the industry."
A graduate in commerce and law, Mr Sinor's career has spanned 43 years in the banking sector. He has previously worked with Central Bank of India, Union Bank of India and ICICI Bank, and was the chief executive of the IBA until July 2008. He has worked on various committees of the Indian government, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and has hence contributed to policy and decision-making processes.
The interdependence between corporates and mutual funds has raised concerns relating to volatility in financial markets.
Cautioning that the capital market is facing many challenges, the Economic Survey on Thursday said close links between corporates and mutual funds (MFs) have raised concerns about volatility in financial markets, reports PTI.
"The interdependence between corporates and mutual funds has recently raised concerns relating to volatility in financial markets," the Survey presented by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament today said.
It also stated that there was limited participation from retail investors in the corporate debt market and in mutual funds.
Moreover, the recent global economic crisis had raised many issues about governance of financial intermediaries and awareness of investors, it added. Investor protection and education are both needed as neither would have the desired impact in isolation.
"A simultaneous and coordinated effort on both fronts would help investors take well-informed financial decisions besides protecting their interests and ensuring orderly conditions in markets," it added.
The Survey has, therefore, called for greater effort in promoting investor education and protection.


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A spokesman for the Church of England has said the church misunderstood Charles Darwin's work nearly 150 years ago and that "by getting our first reaction wrong," has continued an on-going misunderstanding.
At the end of an essay titled "Good religion needs good science," the Rev. Dr. Malcolm Brown, the Church of England director of mission and public affairs, addressed Darwin directly, saying that nearly 200 years after his birth "the Church of England owes you an apology for misunderstanding you and, by getting our first reaction wrong, encouraging others to misunderstand you still."
"We try to practice the old virtues of 'faith seeking understanding' and hope that makes some amends," Brown wrote. "But the struggle for your reputation is not over yet, and the problem is not just your religious opponents but those who falsely claim you in support of their own interests. Good religion needs to work constructively with good science -- and I dare to suggest that the opposite may be true as well."
Brown's essay, posted September 15, reflects the church's position on Darwin but isn't an official apology, the Church of England told the Associated Press.
The Rev. Norman Faramelli, who teaches Christian ethics at Episcopal Divinity School and social ethics at Boston University, told ENS September 17 that he concurred with Brown's "apology" to Darwin. He added the caveat that "it's not just the Church of England that owes him an apology," noting the opposition to Darwin was "clearly ecumenical" and extended to the scientific community of Darwin's time.
Faramelli also said that "misapplication of Darwin" has led to what he called the "pernicious" spread of social Darwinism, which endorsed competition and "survival of the fittest" as a way to organize societies.
Brown also in his essay criticized what he called the misapplication of Darwin's discoveries, where natural selection has been used to justify racism and other forms of discrimination.
Meanwhile, the Rev. Canon Ed Rodman, a member of the Episcopal Church's Executive Council and the council's Committee on Science, Faith and Technology, said September 17 in an interview that he was unimpressed with Brown's comments. He called them "insubstantial," adding that "damning with faint praise is no praise at all." Rodman said that it was time for the church to "fully acknowledge its culpability in discrediting Darwin's work."
The Episcopal Church has said that the theory of evolution does not conflict with Christian faith. In 2006, the General Convention affirmed, via Resolution A129, that God is creator and added that "the theory of evolution provides a fruitful and unifying scientific explanation for the emergence of life on earth, that many theological interpretations of origins can readily embrace an evolutionary outlook, and that an acceptance of evolution is entirely compatible with an authentic and living Christian faith."
The previous year, the Episcopal Church's the Episcopal Church Network for Science, Technology and Faith released a Catechism of Creation. In its section on creation and science, the catechism says, in part, scientific researchers since Darwin have refined and added to his ideas, "but never thrown out his basic theoretical framework."
In response to the question of whether accepting biological evolution conflicts with the biblical statement that humans are created in the image and likeness of God, the catechism notes that "image and likeness" have often be described as "those divine gifts of unconditional love and compassion, our reason and imagination, our moral and ethical capacities, our freedom, or our creativity."
"To think that these gifts may have been bestowed through the evolutionary process does not conflict with biblical and theological notions that God acts in creation," the catechism says. "Scripture affirms that God was involved (Gen. 1:26-27)."
Robert Schneider, a retired Berea College professor who was the catechism's lead author, wrote in June 30 essay here that the catechism grew out of a concern that "Episcopalians by and large shared [an American] ignorance about science, and even more distressing, showed little understanding of the doctrine of creation, even though we profess it every time we recite the Nicene Creed."
Schneider wrote that "it is incumbent upon all Episcopal educators to learn the basics about the doctrine of creation and its relationship to the work of science."
"God's two books, the Book of Scripture and the Book of Nature, come from the same source, the creating Word of God, and we need to help the faithful develop a better understanding and appreciation of this fundamental truth," he wrote.
Brown's essay is part of a new section of the Church of England's website developed to mark the approaching bicentenary of Darwin's birth in 1809, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of "On the Origin of Species" in 1859.
The Darwin pages include ones that explore Darwin's faith and his relationship with the Church of England. Diocese of Swindon Bishop Lee Rayfield, a former biological scientist, contributed a welcome page to the section in which he comments that "theology and science each have much to contribute in the assertion of the Psalmist that we are 'fearfully and wonderfully made.'"
The website also includes sections titled Darwin and the Church, Darwin and Faith, and Brief History of Darwin, as well as a list of further reading, and an events page listing how various bodies are celebrating Darwin's bicentenary over the coming months.
Darwin attended a Church of England boarding school in Shrewsbury and trained to be a clergyman at Cambridge. He married into an Anglican family and was inspired to follow his calling into science by another clergyman who was fascinated by the study of botany.
However, Darwin is said to have lost his faith, in part due to the death of a daughter and an increasingly need for evidence to back up belief.
"There is no reason to doubt that Christ still draws people towards truth through the work of scientists as well as others, and many scientists are motivated in their work by a perception of the deep beauty of the created world," Brown writes in his essay, adding that "for the sake of human integrity -- and thus for the sake of good Christian living -- some rapprochement between Darwin and Christian faith is essential."


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Erasing the barriers between online and offline business: Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods
An Interview with Florence di Nicola, Marketing Director at Alkemics, for Capital.fr
Will this acquisition transform the grocery retail sector?
FdN: Amazon has already transformed the retail sector over these past few years. The advent of new technologies and the arrival of online pure players has changed the status quo. In 2001, Amazon was in 157th place on Deloitte's list of the world's largest retailers. They held 6th place in 2016.
Amazon's acquisition of Whole Foods Market last year will significantly boost their development in grocery retail, a retail sector in which Amazon has historically been less present. But above all, this brand acquisition hints at a new vision of retail: the lines between online and offline commerce are being erased. The consumer is everywhere — they are "multi-device" and multi-channel! Companies need to reach them at all contact points, throughout the entire purchasing journey. Amazon is aware that not 100% of purchases are made online (especially when it comes to groceries and fresh foods). Over the past few months, the pure player has already been reimagining bricks-and-mortar stores, with innovations such as checkout-free stores and Amazon lockers. The synergies between the worlds of online and offline business are becoming more apparent, and can also be seen in other initiatives such as the opening of More Mall, Alibaba's first shopping centre, in China last year, as well as the e-commerce collaboration between Walmart and Google Express. A large-scale transformation is underway, and lines are being erased.
What were Amazon's motivations behind this grocery sector acquisition?
FdN: This acquisition of this network of stores will enable Amazon to increase the agility of their supply chain and delivery system, relocating their warehouses to be closer to consumer hotspots near municipalities. Thanks to the large network of Whole Foods Market stores (460 stores in North America and in England), Amazon will be able to offer an undoubtedly competitive grocery retail model. The acquisition of Whole Foods also offers Amazon access to their well-informed and quality-focused customer base, and will allow them to capitalize on the American grocery brand in order to develop their new grocery offering. Amazon has also clearly stated their desire to make organic and natural products more accessible to everyone via this acquisition, so we can expect a small transformation in the organic food sector, which has historically been led by specialty retailers selling typically premium-priced goods.
Who will benefit the most from this new trend in omnichannel retail?
FdN: Traditional market players are becoming aware of the importance of developing omnichannel strategies in anticipation of future changes. They should base these on what has worked for them in the past: their expertise in offline retail, bricks and mortar stores, and knowledge of the customer experience. Those who will benefit the most are those who who are able to address changing consumer expectations —such as a diverse offering, local products, and increased product transparency — via an omnichannel approach, while offering the highest possible quality of service. In the future, success will depend on companies digitizing, optimizing and streamlining their product listing process, which will enable them to offer accurate and detailed product data, developed with both online and bricks and mortar retailers in mind. This is especially important in specialty food sectors such as the organics sector, in which companies mainly market their offerings to consumers who like to stay informed about the products they purchase.


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"Lacking Fulfillment"
A while back, my friend Tom emailed me a link to a hilarious video that was in German; but you didn't need to know German to get the point. A young woman asks her father how he likes the new iPad she gave him for his birthday. He replies, "Good." But then she watches him use his iPad as a cutting board for chopping his vegetables. Naturally, the young woman is horrified as he rinses it off in the sink and puts in the dishwasher!
In real life, the saddest of all is when people who have been redeemed by the blood of Christ fail to live for the purpose for which He saved them. They drift through life like the unredeemed people around them, living to accumulate more stuff, and wasting away their lives on people who will only guide them off the cliff of waste and destruction. Somehow they think that these wasted moves will make them happier before they die. But they never stop to consider what God, our Creator, wants them to do with the few precious years and the gifts that He gave to them.
I would encourage you to take a few quality, uninterrupted moments to read John 15: 1 – 6. In the text, Jesus gives the disciples an extended allegory that reveals God's purpose in saving them: He wants them to bear much fruit. Jesus pictures Himself as the true vine, the Father as the vinedresser, and the disciples as the branches. A man plants a vineyard for a different reason than he plants a flower garden. We plant flower gardens so that we can enjoy the beautiful flowers. But if you plant a vineyard, your purpose is to harvest a crop of grapes. Your goal is that your vineyard would bear a lot of fruit. If all it produces is flowers and leaves, your efforts in planting it have failed. So the Lord's point in John 15:1- 6 is this:
Christ's true followers abide in Him as branches in the true vine and so bear much fruit.
John 15 falls into three sections that reflect our priorities as individual believers. Our priority is God-ward, and verses 1-11 focus on our relationship with Christ. Our second priority is to love one another, which is the point of verses 12-17. Our third priority is to proclaim the good news to the world, which is the focus of verses 18-27. But the point of the allegory of the vine and the branches is that we who follow Christ would abide in Him and bear much fruit. That's our first purpose as redeemed people. So we need to understand the parts of the analogy so that we can further understand—and apprehend—how to fulfill our God-given purpose in life.
Obviously, it takes time for fruit to grow into your God-given purpose for your life. So don't despair if you don't see all of these qualities fully developed in your life yet. But if you are a Christian, you should see growth or progress in these things. You should be in the habit of obeying Christ. And as mentioned in my previous post, you should see the fruit of the Spirit increasing in your conduct. You should be hungering and thirsting after righteousness with increasing intensity. You should be looking for opportunities to tell others about the Savior. Growth in Christlike fruit should be the normal experience of every Christian.
Also, the fruit that we produce will vary in amount and in kind according to our spiritual gifts. In the parable of the sower (Matt. 13:3-8), the good soil representing true believers bore fruit, but it varied: some bore a hundredfold, some sixty, and some thirty. The soil that didn't bear any fruit represents those who did not truly believe in Christ. Also, we're all given different spiritual gifts and so our fruit will vary in kind. Determining your spiritual gift helps you to know where you should concentrate your efforts in discovering God's ultimate purpose for your life. For the fruit you bear are vital indicators that will guide you to your gifts that will first glorify God (See 1 Pet. 4:10-11), while at the same time provide you with that refreshing sense of fulfillment your soul has long been thirsting for.
So my overall point is important and hopefully clear: God created you for a purpose. He also made provision to save so that you could fulfill that purpose. But before the harvest, you must bear the fruit you were purposed to bear. Once you take ownership of John 15's message to you, and begin acting on it in faith, the entire landscape of your life will begin to change right before your very eyes.
Stay with me on this. . . because there's more bread of life to be served to you from The Father's Table.
In His Love,
Dr. Michael W. McCoy,MDiv, ThD, JD


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'DWTS' Premiere Recap — Season 22 Kicks Off With Stellar Talent
'Dancing With The Stars' is back! See who cha-cha'd and tango'd their way into our hearts on the first episode of the new season below!
Season 22 of Dancing with the Stars is back and stars like Jodie Sweetin, Paige VanZant, Nyle DiMarco and many more are already in it to win it! We're breaking down all the dances below!
Sadly, this season we will miss pro Derek Hough and his sister, former dancer and judge Julianne Hough. However, Len Goodman is back, and joined by Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Tonioli at the judges table!
Actress and Real Housewife Kim Fields, 46, danced with Sasha Farber. They kicked off the night with the Cha Cha. Len liked the timing but said she needs to work her hips more. Bruno called her "saucy!" Carrie Ann said she was fierce and a firecracker. They got a 20 out of 30!
Professional UFC fighter Paige VanZant, 21, danced the Foxtrot with two time champ Mark Ballas. It was amazing! She is definitely going far in this competition — I especially loved her facial expressions! Bruno said she has "wonderful, natural lines" but needs to work on her timing and control. "Great potential," Bruno added. Carrie Ann said she was fearless. Len liked the musicality and said it was "terrific." They got a 21 out of 30!
Football legend Doug Flutie, 53, danced the Foxtrot with Karina Smirnoff. Aww, he definitely tried hard but didn't have the best rhythm. "The good news is you did it. I love your sense of commitment," Carrie Ann said, and added "people love an underdog." Len said it had "sparkle and bling." Bruno advised to work on the frame and timing….so…. everything. They got a 15 out of 30.
Next, Fuller House actress Jodie Sweetin, 34, danced the Tango with Keo Motsepe to Demi Lovato's "Confident." Len said: "It had spirit, it had attack." Bruno called her "alluring," and said it was a strong performance. Carrie Ann said it was "very impressive." Carrie Ann also mentioned her awkward facial expression, which was a little distracting. They got a 20!
'Dancing With The Stars' Premiere — Season 22 Recap
Geraldo Rivera, 72, danced the Cha Cha with Edyta Sliwinska because he said "I'm the only Puerto Rican in America who can't dance." The oldest in the competition (by far), he gave it his all! Bruno teased him: "Maybe you can dance next week!" Carrie Ann said he has great charisma but she needs more hip action! Len said his dancing is "a work in progress." They got a 13. Ouch!
Donald Trump's ex wife Marla Maples, 52, danced a Quickstep with Tony Dovolani. "That was fun! You are elegant, you have incredible grace! I can't wait to see you next week," Carrie Ann said. Len said it was terrific and full of fanfare. "Forget about the Donald, the ballroom is your trump card," Bruno said! They got a 21 out of 30!
Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris, 42, danced the Cha Cha with Lindsay Arnold to Boyz II Men's first big hit "Motownphilly." It was AMAZING! My favorite dance of the night, for sure! "There was more packed into that than Bruno's makeup bag," Len said, adding he could make it to the end! Bruno said his timing was perfect and easy. "Delicious!" Carrie Ann started dancing like a maniac and said "you are a total twinkle toe in the making!" They got a 23, including two 8's! Highest score of the night!
Ginger Zee, 35, danced the Jive with Val Chmerkovskiy. Bruno said she delivered under pressure: "It was sharp and precise." Carrie Ann said she is "phenomenal" and that her dancing reminded her of Bindi Irwin — "pure joy!" Len said it was "frisky, risky, fast and furious." Wow, amazing comments! They got a 23, and tied for the highest score of the night!
O.C. darling Mischa Barton, 30, danced the Tango with Artem Chigvintsev. Yikes…it was so awkward! "I'm so relieved," she said after the dance. Carrie Ann said she respects her courage and compared her to Doug — not a natural dancer. "That wasn't a dance, that was walking. Not enough Tango!," Len said. Bruno said she needs more spunk and she needs to extend more to reach everyone in the audience and at home. She looked near tears during the judging! They got a 16! At least she looked pretty during the dance — she relied on on-demand beauty app beGlammed for her dress rehearsal makeup.
Deaf model Nyle DiMarco, 26, danced the Cha Cha with Peta Murgatroyd. They've already had a bit of the DWTS injury curse — he needed stitches in his forehead after Peta elbowed him in rehearsal! But that didn't stop them AT ALL — the dance was nearly flawless. Through a translator, Nyle said he can't hear the music at all, but just follows Peta to get the timing right. "It got better and better, well done," Len said. "Are you for real? I'm sorry, I have to touch you in case you are a fantasy! He's real! You could be America's Next Top Dancer!" Bruno said. "First I was like, hot! Then, I was like, wow! You brought the rhythm to life! Peta, there is an incredible partnership here. This is a beautiful team to watch." They were SO good — I think they may win the whole thing!
Antonio Brown, 27, danced the Quickstep with Sharna Burgess. "You've got so much talent but you have to channel it correctly. The amount of talent you have is out of this world," Bruno said. "You are a beast! There is something fantastic. You're magic! I am loving this season," Carrie Ann said. Len said he did well for a difficult dance. They got a 21 — a 6, 7, and 8!
Finally, the MVP of Super Bowl 50 Von Miller, 26, danced the Foxtrot with Witney Carson, who is about half his size! "You're soft and silky," Carrie Ann said. Len liked that they kept it proper and did a lot of the dance in hold. "You've got the moves! You have bucketloads of charisma and presence!" Bruno said. They got a 21, including a 6, 7, and 8!
Which pair stands out to you? Who should win season 22 of DWTS, HollywoodLifers?


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"I don't believe in magic." the young boy said. The old man smiled "You will, when you see her." ~ Atticus
Sometimes along this journey called "life".. we meet people who inspire us and make us want to be better humans. It was like that with Samantha & Dylan. I had been "cyber" friends with Samantha for a few years now as we both have a business with Arbonne .. and I was always inspired by her energy and her "joie de vivre". I've loved following your journey that has brought you success, joy and most of all .. LOVE!!!
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Urinary incontinence is a certain type of medical condition which can be characterized by a complete loss of control over one's bladder which results in involuntary urination. In some cases, this medical condition is also referred to as enuresis. There are numerous different types of factors which can be characterized for the onset of urinary incontinence. When it occurs in infants and toddlers, in most cases it can be characterized as a completely normal thing. The main elements of the urinary system include the urethra, the bladder, the ureters and the kidneys. The kidneys produce the urine which gets transported to the bladder by means of the ureters. The urine gets stored by the storage tank until it gets expelled through the process of urination. There is a significant amount of coordination between the muscles, nerves and the brain which needs to take place so that the urination may get carried out. The sphincter and the detrusor are the two main muscles required for the urination. The sphincter contracts in order to keep the urine in the bladder while the detrusor gets contracted for the squeezing of the urine out of the bladder. The flow of urine is controlled by rather careful balances of these two muscles. Urinary control may be compromised if either of these muscles does not function properly. The urethra is the canal through which the urine flows from the bladder.
Children with Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence in children or childhood enuresis can easily be divided into two distinct groups. Diurnal enuresis occurs during daytime, while nocturnal enuresis takes place while the child is asleep at night. Nocturnal enuresis is in most cases also called bedwetting and it is actually the most commonly occurring type of urinary incontinence. It is considered quite normal for children who are up to 7 years old. Diurnal enuresis is much more problematic and it can be associated with some serious health issues. The timing of symptoms is another way of categorizing urinary incontinence in children. Primary enuresis is the term used for urinary incontinence which occurs continuously, without any dry nights. Secondary enuresis is the term used for urinary incontinence which occurs after a period of six months of dry nights. According to numerous statistics, urinary incontinence in children is a quite common thing. Every fifth child of up to 5 years of age experiences urinary incontinence. The same can be said for every tenth child who is 7 years old. Out of all those seven year olds who experience problems with urinary incontinence, every fifth child experiences diurnal enuresis. It is an interesting fact that diurnal enuresis occurs more often in girls than in boys, while the nocturnal enuresis occurs in boys much more often than it does in girls. Secondary enuresis is in most cases connected with anxiety or some other sort of psychological stressor.
Causes of Urinary Incontinence in Children
The exact cause of nocturnal enuresis in children is largely unknown, but in most cases it is associated with certain types of factors such as overproduction of urine, developmental issues and inability to respond to bladder distention during sleep. There is a also a slight genetic disposition, and it is a scientifically proven fact that nocturnal enuresis may be hereditary. There are also several other less common causes of nocturnal enuresis in children and those may include neurologic abnormalities, anatomic abnormalities, infections and different types of endocrine abnormalities. The most common causes of daytime incontinence include wetting with giggling, constipation, urinary tract infections and voluntary holding of urine. Certain other factors which do not occur that often include diabetes, anatomic abnormalities and different kinds of neurological causes. Most cases of daytime incontinence usually disappear on their own as the child grows out of it.
Treatment Options for Children with Urinary Incontinence
Fortunately enough, in most cases of urinary incontinence in children the medical condition naturally fades away all on its own, as the child grows out of it. The stressful periods ten to pass, the child simply learns how and when to react to the body's signals that it is time to void, excessive activity of the bladder gradually settles down and the overall capacity of the bladder gets increased with time. There are also certain types of medicaments which can be used in some cases of urinary incontinence in children. These include the synthetic version of ADH hormones which may be purchased in the form of nose drops, nasal sprays or pills. Imipramine is also used for the treatment of urinary incontinence in children as it affects both the bladder and the brain. Different types of anticholinergics may be used as well, because they are very effecting in controlling the muscle spasms associated with cases of overactive bladder. Bladder training, decreased consumption of fluids before sleeping and the development of routines for waking up can also be helpful. Some people tend to use moisture alarms to help their children with urinary incontinence.


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For Chrissy Martin, returning to her Florida hometown always seems to bring bad luck. The day starts with a breakup text, followed by a jailhouse phone call from her troublemaker brother. Now a routine traffic stop has ended with her accidentally punching an officer . . . in a delicate place. Then Chrissy realizes that the hot cop on the receiving end of her right hook is none other than the man from her teenage fantasies.
Jack Daniels knows how to take a hit. After all, when he's not chasing reckless drivers, he's kicking ass in a mixed martial arts ring. So what takes his breath away isn't the low blow, but the woman who dealt it: a gorgeous knockout with legs Jack wouldn't mind being pinned under—who just so happens to be his best friend's nerdy little sister, all grown up. Soon their instant chemistry leads to a sizzling affair, but Jack and Chrissy are fighting an uphill battle if they want to make love last beyond the final bell.
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How could she have been so stupid? When Jessica Cross decides to give her violently jealous boyfriend—the otherwise influential and charming Dennis Stavros—a second chance, she very nearly becomes a statistic. After weeks of healing from a broken rib and collapsed lung, and with Dennis behind bars, Jessica finally feels ready to come out of hiding. But will she ever be able to take a chance on love again with someone new?
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Once one of the most sought-after names on the mixed martial arts circuit, Antonio "Scarface" Marino watched his career go down for the count as he chased skirts and made tabloid headlines. Now he's finally making a comeback, and it's all thanks to Francesca Silva, a Brazilian bombshell as tough as any of her fighters. But who's the real Francesca: the trash-talking trainer who rides him hard, or the vulnerable woman who blushes at his touch?
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|Yerba Mate-Argentina's National Drink
Gaining Popularity in the U.S. and Beyond
|Argentina's national drink, yerba mate (also called "Jesuits' Tea), is an herbal
infusion or tisane made from a plant in the holly family (Ilex paraguariensis),
that is native to subtropical South America, and found in northeastern Argen-
tina, Bolivia, southern Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay. Yerba mate was scientif-
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|The indigenous Guarani and
Tupi people living in Southern Brazil and
Paraguay were the first to consume yerba
mate, as well as Spanish settlers in the late
16th century. The consumption of mate
continued to spread to the River Plate, then
on to Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru in
the 17th century, becoming Para- guay's
main commodity.
Jesuits domesticated the yerba mate plant in
the mid 17th century, establishing planta-
tions in their Indian reductions in Misiones,
Argentina. However, they were expelled in
the 1770s, and their plantations fell into ruin,
taking their secrets of domestication with
|In the 1930s when Brazil turned its attention to growing coffee, Argentina,
who to that point had been a major consumer of mate, took over the main
production, regrowing mate where the old Jesuits' plantations had first been
located in Misiones Province. Since then both Brazil and Argentina have vied
as top producer of mate, with Brazil currently producing 53% of the total
mate crop, followed by Argentina with 37%, and finally Paraguay with 10%.
The yerba plant is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 15 meters tall.
Its leaves are evergreen, 7 to 11 cm long and 3 to 5.5 cm wide, and have
a serrated edge. Its flowers are a greenish-white color with four petals.
Yerba mate contains the same three xanthines as found in tea: caffeine, theobromine, and
theophylline, only in different amounts. Long believed to have medicinal properties by the
indigienous South Americans, mate also contains antioxidants, vitamins B1, B2, and C, as well as
minerals potassium, magnesium, and manganese. Mate is believed to have many of the same
health benefits that are related to tea, such as aiding in some types of cancer and lowering
cholesterol. Because of its caffeine, mate is also a popular morning beverage.
Yerba mate is grown and processed mainly in
South America in the Misiones and Corrientes
provinces in northern Argentina, as well as
Paraguay, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. Those
that harvest mate are called yerbateros.
After harvesting the branches are dried,
sometimes using a wood fire which
gives it a smoky flavor, similar to China's
Lapsang Souchong or Russian Caravan
teas. After drying, the leaves and some
times the twigs are broken up.
Mate can vary in strength, caffeine
levels, and other nutrients depending
on if the plant is male or female. Female
plants have a milder flavor and lower caffeine than male plants, but most areas of plant-
ed and harvested mate contain male plants.
Mate is prepared by steeping the dried leaves (and twigs)
in hot water (but not boiling). Drinking mate with friends is
an important social practice in Argentina as well as south-
ern Brazil and Uruguay, for people of all ages. Mate is
often shared, drinking from a hollow gourd (or a hoof or
horn), using a metal straw called a bombilla which has a
filter on the bottom end placed in the gourd.
Just as coffee and tea houses are popular in Europe and the U.S., drinking mate together
with friends is an important social activity. Similar to China's gong fu ceremony, sharing
mate has a ritual and its own set of rules.
One person acts as host (cebador), bringing, preparing, and
serving the mate and refilling the gourd (called a guampa).
The gourd is passed around usually in a circle, going clockwise.
Each person finishes the gourd then passes it back to the host
to be refilled. Mate can be reinfused many times, so the gourd
is usually passed until the water runs out. When a person no
longer wants more mate he simply says gracias to indicate
he's done. It's also considered bad manners to wipe the bom-
billa when sharing mate.
The flavor of mate is reminiscent of green tea with a strongly vegetal, herbal, and grassy
flavor. Mate is available either green or toasted, with the toasted more mild, slightly
spicy, and less bitter than green. Flavored mate is also available with the mate leaves
blended together with another herb, such as mint.
Mate is available in several different versions. In Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina it's
available loose or in tea bags (called mate cocida), and served sweetened, either hot or
iced, in specialty
|shops and from street vendors. An iced, sweetened version of toasted mate is also available as a noncarbonated
drink, either with or without fruit flavoring.
In honor of Argentinian tea culture, with mate as its national drink, Starbucks included a
mate latte on their menu when they opened their first outlet in Argentina.
There are over 200 brands of yerba mate on the market, most in Argentina, with about
ten brands being marketed worldwide. The market leader of mate is Las Marias, with
slightly higher than 30% market share, with its leading brand, Taragui. (See Amazon
links below to purchase yerba mate tea bags and/or loose mate). Enjoy.
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Missed Miscarriage
Definition - What does Missed Miscarriage mean?
A missed miscarriage occurs when a fetal death takes place, but the body does not immediately recognize it. The fetal tissue does not leave the body, and typical signs and symptoms of pregnancy may occur for some time. As a result, many women may not recognize they are experiencing a missed miscarriage. A missed miscarriage is diagnosed via an ultrasound examination. While it is physically easy to recover from a missed miscarriage, emotional consequences may occur and should be treated appropriately.
A missed miscarriage is also commonly known as a silent miscarriage or a missed abortion within the medical community.
FertilitySmarts explains Missed Miscarriage
A spontaneous miscarriage is the loss of a pregnancy prior to 20 weeks of gestation. A missed miscarriage is one type of spontaneous abortion.
A missed miscarriage is recognized by its deviation from typical miscarriage symptoms. Someone experiencing a missed abortion may not become aware of the loss until pregnancy related symptoms, such as sore breasts or morning sickness, subside, or a routine pregnancy appointment detects it.
However, the causes of missed miscarriage are typical of any spontaneous abortion. While the cause is typically genetic complications or chromosomal disorders, other issues such as drug or alcohol exposure, maternal disease or infections, hormonal issues or physical conditions may be involved.
In the case of a missed miscarriage, the symptoms are not avoided but delayed, and expulsion of the fetal tissue will eventually occur. Therefore, once a missed miscarriage has been identified, the individual is monitored for at risk concerns, such as heavy bleeding or infection. If a medical procedure is required, a dilation and curettage (D&C) is performed to remove the remains of the pregnancy.
A spontaneous miscarriage of any kind is statistically fairly common and easy to physically recover from. However, the emotional ramifications of a spontaneous abortion can be impactful. Those who experienced a missed miscarriage are at risk for depression, anxiety and other emotional concerns, which should be addressed appropriately through supportive networks and counseling.


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We got much praise from our customers and partners because of our superior products. Immediately update customers' need and quick response to market changes, we keep improving and innovating our product to keep pace with global growth. Our product can continually stand the leading position in the fickle environment because of our innovation and changes. On the other hand, the progress of technology makes us become the valuable and reliable partner.
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James shows interest in Madrid move- Bundesliga:- James Rodriguez, who left Real Madrid for Bayern Munich expressed his views on returning to his former club but not this season.
James left Madrid last summer and joined the Bavarian side on loan. After spending a successful season there, he showed interest to return back to his former club this summer.
James rodríguez shows interest in Madrid move- Bundesliga Transfer
After Zidane resigned from the managerial post, real Madrid boss Perez gave an opportunity to Lopetegui to coach his team. Julen Lopetegui is understood to be an admirer of the Colombian poster boy, James Rodriguez.
Real Madrid fans could expect a potential return of their ace midfielder next season under Lopetegui.
James to play for Bayern one more season
Rodriguez already said that he had no intention to join Real Madrid this season instead he wants to accompany his present team to clinch the title once again.
In an interview, he said that he is happy at Bayern Munich and is obsessed with the love and support of the fans.
James went to the Bundesliga side on loan for a two-year deal. After the deal expires Bayern will have a chance to retain him against 42 million Euros.
According to James representatives, they believe that even of Bayern seek to keep him he has the power to intervene and land on the Spanish capital once again.
Ever since his childhood the former Porto star always dreamed to play for Los Blancos, however, he fulfilled his dream, but his desire is not over yet.
James did not experience a happy relationship with Zidane and never was he included in the first time, so he decided to leave Madrid for the Bavarian side. However, in an interview, he admitted that leaving Madrid was a hard decision and neither had he such intention.
James loan deal will expire with Bayern this year and who knows the next year he might be seen putting on the famous white shirt.
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The Macavity Award is named for the "mystery cat" of T.S. Eliot (Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats). Each year The Macavity Awards are nominated and voted on by members of Mystery Readers International, subscribers to Mystery Readers Journal, and friends and supporters of MRI who all nominate and vote for their favorite mysteries in four categories. The winners will be announced at opening ceremonies at Bouchercon in Toronto, Thursday, October 12.
We have four members of the Short Mystery Fiction Society nominated this year in two categories.
In the category of Sue Feder Memorial Award for Best Historical Novel:
Edith Maxwell for Delivering The Truth, Midnight Ink.
In the category of Best Short Story:
Craig Faustus Buck for "Blank Shot" in Black Coffee, Darkhouse Books.
Paul D. Marks: "Ghosts of Bunker Hill" in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine, Dec. 2016.
Art Taylor for "Parallel Play" in Chesapeake Crimes: Storm Warning, Wildside Press.
The full list of all the 2017 Macavity Award Nominees can be found on the website. Congrats and good luck to all the nominees and especially to those members of the SMFS!


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Factoring Tailored to the Needs of Automotive Suppliers
When you have to fulfill a large order or you experience a slowdown in business and the fixed costs keep rising, you can use our invoice factoring solution designed for automotive suppliers. It is a cash advance on your invoices and is also known as receivables financing. At Working Capital of America, we take pride in being able to offer financing at competitive terms and rates to automotive supply businesses of all types and sizes. With a shorter and simpler application process and focus on the financial situation of your clients rather than on yours, you can use an excellent alternative to the traditional business line of credit.
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Our process is straightforward and gives automotive suppliers the cash they need when they need it:
- You make an online application on our website, with the form taking just half a minute to complete. We'll let you know the outcome in 48 to 72 hours – a period much shorter than what it would take a bank to assess a standard business loan application.
- You sell any number of your invoices that you wish to us and receive up to 95% of their face value right away. Our customers can opt for a same-day wire transfer or ACH funding on the next business day.
- Our friendly and experienced account managers process the payments made by your customers. The billing terms and conditions remain the same.
- Upon receipt of the invoice payments, we transfer a reminder of the face value minus the discount for our service to your bank account. Over our 20 years in the industry, we have won the trust of many automotive suppliers with our affordable rates and good knowledge of their business operations.
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You can use AR financing in the same way as an unsecured line of credit to boost your working capital when needed.
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Lessons Learned From an Entrepreneurial Upbringing
When I was growing up, my sisters and I had the advantage of being surrounded by entrepreneurial parents.
When I think about it, there were many positives to this type of exposure and it really helped to form not only our activities in life, but our personalities.
Although all my other sisters chose not to pursue the entrepreneurial path, I know they agree with me that the skills, attitudes and behaviours learned from this upbringing helped them to become successful in their careers and other pursuits.
People that haven't grown up in an entrepreneurial household often assume this environment is more challenging for children and that family time was harder to find. This wasn't true for us or for other entrepreneurial families that we knew.
Even during the times that my parents were away: the fun, the energy and the anticipation of everyday being something different and new made life so interesting!
We still had routine – we went to school, did our homework and all of that… but, I always felt that we had the "edge" because we had experiences and exposures that many children only encounter (or maybe encounter) when they become adults themselves.
Let me go further into this and briefly explain just a few of the lessons learned and how they helped me as a person and businesswoman.
Very Dedicated Business Ethics – I learned a solid work ethic from being around entrepreneurial parents as they cared about the products and services they were selling, the way they marketed their offerings and the effect they had on their community.
Treatment of People – I observed this very early on that in the way you treat other people should always be the way you want to be treated. My dad was more of a talker, promoter while mom behaved more dignified and quieter (probably why their marriage lasted!) but they knew how to respect their customers, suppliers and others in their industry, they never lost sight of that.
True Commitment – I seen how having a consistent commitment in order to be successful was required. It needs to be that way to ensure that even if on the challenging days that you can stay committed. It was never about what was convenient, but what was necessary.
Precious Time – although they spent a great deal of time in their business and despite the staff they had (over 35 of them), they still knew how to juggle all of it so there was time for the family. We valued our time together and it was spent in qualitative ways. There was always family time with my grandma and uncles and mom had our "baking days" and of course celebrations for all religious and other important occasions.
Handling Problems – although situations would occur that could potentially be unpleasant, having dignity and maturity towards these difficulties was important. My parents taught through example that other people have problems too, so it was unacceptable to feel sorry for yourself or to dwell on it. Their solution was to work through whatever it was, learn from it and move on. I really think about this one a lot!
Energy and Tenacity – wow did they have energy – it always seemed never-ending! They would go from one activity to another, sometimes without a breath in between! This high energy made everything exciting and interesting and still remained focussed.
Action Agility – schedules would change, circumstances would come up, but it made me so aware that you must be flexible in life and in business so that you can adjust to the situation at hand.
Variety in All Things – you know they say "variety is the spice of life" well it was so true for them! We had different people, opportunities all of the time. No two days were identical and it always made things enjoyable, even though it was sometimes quite hectic! We had such fun!
I guess the overriding lesson I learned from my entrepreneurial parents (that is still true now) is that you need to keep positive, work hard and accept the fact that some days will be a bit challenging, but you get through it if you just… keep going and smiling!


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