text: Rebel Geeks: Meet Your Maker How Massimo Banzi's Arduino microcontroller enabled thousands of people to build everything from toys to drones. 11 Nov 2015 14:05 GMT Science & Technology, Asia, China, Italy, Fukushima The maker movement is promising to reshape our relationship with the design and manufacture of computers and electronic devices by bringing a DIY approach into this field that has - so far - remained the exclusive domain of big industry. At the heart of this revolution is the Arduino - a tiny, sky blue circuit board. The only way to be subversive is to be able to control the technology. Massimo Banzi, co-founder of the Arduino project We meet Italian technology designer Massimo Banzi at the Maker Faire in Shenzen, in southeastern China. He is there to talk about his creation, the Arduino, the open-source computer control device that has fuelled a movement of 'makers'. Thousands of people are adopting Arduino to build everything from 3-D printers to drones, smart home devices to robotics. As much as he is seen as a minor deity by the tech community, he is equally humbled by them, and by their creativity and passion. He believes Arduino is an accessible tool that can help anyone design and invent, help people do something differently, and bring about social change. Across the Pacific, widespread anxiety amongst the Japanese about the nuclear fallout in Fukushima has inspired former journalist Kiki and other volunteers to take action. They built their own Geiger counters using Arduino, established a citizen-based monitoring network and realised that official stations were systematically underestimating the radiation risks. These volunteers are now Safecast, an NGO dedicated to citizen monitoring, and Kiki takes us to their workshop in Fukushima, where they make all their own devices. Koriyama and Aizu are making a bicycle bristling with sensors which will collect a whole host of environmental data wherever it goes, while others are engineering radiation sensors attached to solar panels to devices that collect and monitor seaweed from the Japanese coast. Music credit: "Ocramancer" by Pierlo (Upitup Records) [Mohsin Ali/Al Jazeera] DIRECTOR'S VIEW By Matan Rochlitz Today, almost three billion people are connected to the Internet. This has transformed many industries, from journalism to music, to photography and publishing, where the barrier of access has been progressively lowered to the point where millions have been able to explore and experiment with creative projects. But one area remained mostly untouched by the great "democratising force" of the web, and that is design and manufacture - until recently. This film explores the birth, impact and future of open-source "physical computing"; the advent of cheap, easy-to-make computers that can interact with the real world. When you hold a tiny Arduino circuit board for the first time, it's hard to see what the fuss is all about. But this simple little device lies is at the heart of one of the most exciting developments in computing and DIY culture. An Arduino board is a very basic computer: no screen, no keyboard, just the "brain" and a little LED light. The board exists alongside simplified programming software, a little manual and lots of online forums and tutorials. Altogether, it may be the easiest way to learn how to build with electronics. From 3-D printers to drones to musical instruments, if it's electronic and it interacts with the real world, then you can probably build it with Arduino. We met Arduino creator and co-founder Massimo Banzi at the Maker Faire this year in Shenzhen, China [Matan Rochlitz/Al Jazeera] Massimo Banzi, the creator and co-founder of Arduino, was teaching at Interaction Design Institute Ivrea, in northern Italy, when he decided to see if he could make designing with electronics something people without a background in computer engineering could learn. Over the past 15 years, millions of people have gone on to do just that. But isn't it just for geeks? Banzi begs to differ. He believes that understanding the fundamental principles of coding and electronics is essentially the 21st century's version of basic literacy. We met Banzi in Shenzhen, China, where he was one of the keynote speakers at the Maker Faire. It's one of many worldwide gatherings for the maker movement, which is an umbrella term for the millions of people who have been tinkering with the new breed of open-source electronic circuits of which Arduino is the most popular. Shenzhen is the crown jewel of China's "economic miracle" and went from fishing village to metropolis in the span of almost 35 years. From his hotel room, Banzi looked out over the city's imposing skyline: "Look out there. Almost everything you see is somehow connected to computers and electronics. Our lives are completely surrounded by this stuff. And you can't have the majority of people know absolutely nothing about how it works." Partygoers at a Maker Faire event wear homemade Arduino accesories [Matan Rochlitz/Al Jazeera] The Maker Faire is a dizzying experience. Filmmaker Dan Boaden and I made our way through the many thousands who were in attendance, dodging the odd drone, and narrowly missing people in cosplay outfits on motorised scooters. The main stage was hosting a contest for miniature humanoid robot battles, and the crowds were as rowdy as at any football match. As we visited different stalls people gushed about Arduino: "It's changed my life!" "I can build anything with it!" It was infectious and exciting. Many of the projects, however, seemed to be on the frivolous side: dolls that danced to music, LED displays showing Facebook profile pictures, lots of remote-controlled vehicles and plenty of drones. Impressive enough, but we'd come to witness first-hand the maker revolution, which was going to reshape the landscape of manufacturing and production as we know it. So, is Arduino just an elaborate tech plaything? "Firstly, there is absolutely nothing wrong with play," Banzi says. "If we can get people to play with electronics whilst learning about them, I am happy. But the thing is...you meet people and one year they come to see what the fuss is about, the next year they start learning, the following year they have a little booth at a Maker Faire and finally you meet them one day and they have their own start-up company." Arduino has an open-source licence. That means all of the schematics, programming and assembly instructions are freely available online, so ideas routinely get copied, tweaked, reworked and re-uploaded. "A product that may look silly to you is actually step five...of 25," Banzi explains. "And at the end of the line, you may find something very interesting." Numerous materials, like these individual LED lights seen in a Shenzhen electronics market, can be used when building something with an Arduino microcontroller [Matan Rochlitz/Al Jazeera] We left Shenzhen and headed to Japan where we met Joe Moross in Shibuya, Tokyo. Moross and Kiki Tanaka showed us one of the most remarkable Arduino projects we've come across. The days following the Fukushima nuclear fallout of March 2011 are something everyone in Japan remembers vividly. It was clear that the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was badly hit by the tsunami, but the government was tight-lipped about what exactly was going on. When the news spread that there were reactor meltdowns at the nuclear plant, people were desperate to find out whether they or their loved ones were at risk of contamination. With no official data and almost every Geiger counter in the country having been snapped up, many were left in the dark. Enter Tokyo Hacker Space. A group of tinkerers, hackers and computer engineers realised they could help and they reached for the Arduino. They built a contraption with a GPS, a Geiger counter and a smartphone and stuck this box on to the side of a car, then drove into the contamination zone. A Safecast fixed sensor [Matan Rochlitz/Al Jazeera] With this device they could accurately map the radiation distribution and share the information. "We put out data on radiation in Fukushima about three years before any government data was released," Moross says. Today, Safecastis the biggest aggregator of radiation data in the world. A particular aspect of Arduino in the Safecast project is what Massimo likes to call the "scratch-your-own-itch" principle, and I think it's one of the most exciting. During the Fukushima disaster there was simply no device that could do exactly what the Safecast engineers needed. Maker culture has the potential to empower people stuck with products dictated by market forces. This was made especially apparent when we visited the home of Miyuki, a mother living in Fukushima. She was living there when the tsunami hit and, on the advice of her father, had fled. But due to her husband's job she now lives only a few miles from the government exclusion zone. A Safecast fixed sensor installation in a temple [Matan Rochlitz/Al Jazeera] Her one-year-old was crawling around our feet as Tanaka and Moross measured radiation levels using one of their Arduino-based Geiger counters. When they told her the levels were lower than the world average, Miyuki began to cry with relief. Of course, if the government's response had been more thorough or more open, Miyuki may not have had to wait for Safecast to tell her whether she was in danger or not. Yet it was undeniable that this tool had just had a huge impact on one person's life. A growing network of people able to design and build basic electronic devices suddenly felt like a crucial new development. Massimo's words came to mind. "There will be a time, in the near future, when knowing a basic amount of electronics and programming won't define you as a 'maker' or a 'hacker'," he says. "It'll just be part of what makes you a member of the society we live in." Source: Al Jazeera Tell us what you think


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Backstage at one of theater's most prestigious evenings.
Some of theater's brightest stars, including Stephen Schwartz, Theresa Rebeck, Jason Butler Harner, Duncan Sheik, and Kate Baldwin, were on hand for The Dramatists Guild Foundation sixth annual DGF Gala on November 12 at New York City's Manhattan Center. The evening, which honored Sheldon Harnick, John Demsey, and Faith Hope Consolo for their support of emerging writers and creators, lived up to its theme of "First Look" and featured performances of musical numbers from new and soon-to-open shows including Be More Chill, Jagged Little Pill, and The Secret Life of Bees.

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Albany, NY — (PRESS RELEASE JET) — 10/30/2017 — Some of the prominent participants in the global Small Cell Power Amplifier Market are Broadcom corp., Qorvo Inc., Texas Instruments, Anadigics Inc., Skywork Solutions, Tektelic Communication Inc., and NXP Semiconductors.
As per a new market report published by Transparency Market Research, the global small cell power amplifier market will likely expand at a phenomenal 21.8% CAGR during the period between 2017 and 2025 to become worth US$8.53 bn by 2025 from US$1.45 bn in 2016.
Depending upon the gain in amplifier, the global small cell power amplifier market can be divided into five types: small cell power amplifier with 27.5 dB gain, 32 dB gain, 36 dB gain, 39 dB gain, and other type of amplifier with other level of gain in amplification. Of these, the small cell power amplifier with 36 dB gain in amplifier holds the leading share. In 2016, its leading share came to about 29%. In the years ahead too, the segment is predicted to hold on to its dominant position as on account of the greater data coverage capacity of small cell power amplifier with higher gain in amplification.
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Geographically, the key segments of the global small cell power amplifier market are North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. Of them, Asia Pacific is predicted to expand at maximum pace on account of growing investment in telecommunication infrastructure and soaring sales of consumer electronics.
Concerns over Data Congestion Resulting from Rising Internet Penetration to Stoke Growth
The global small cell power amplifier market has been witnessing robust growth, something it is predicted to maintain in the next couple of years as well. The stellar growth will primarily be brought about the growing internet penetration in urban and remote localities across the world. This is expected to bring about data congestion, which in turn, will generate demand for small cell power amplifier.
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"Small cell power amplifiers are comprised of small cells and owing to its small cell radii, these amplifiers are able to improve data coverage and data transmission rate. Hence, growing demand for internet and increasing investment for telecommunication network is a crucial driving factor for the global small cell power amplifier market. Moreover, installation of small cell base stations is considerably low as compared to the installation of macro cells and this promotes the demand in the small cell power amplifier market. Pico cells are a famous type of small cell which can enhance data coverage, transmission rate and bandwidth and these factors lead network service providers to opt for small cell base stations. These factors are expected to improve the growth prospect of small cell power amplifier market in the upcoming years," explains the lead analyst of the TMR report.
Rising Usage of Macrocell Posing Hindrance to Market
Majorly fuelling demand in the global small cell power amplifiers market is the small cell base stations as their installation is relatively inexpensive and simple. In addition they help to amplify the signal strength and data transmission. However, the global small cell power amplifier market is being hampered by the growth of macrocell usage, the difficulty in winning approvals for installations by service providers from municipalities, and the enormous backhaul generated in a telecom network.
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Europe comes in the third position in terms of market share in the global small cell power amplifier market. The U.K., Germany, Italy, and France are some of the leading European nations that have been investing substantial amounts in small cell technology. Rising at a CAGR of 21.8% from 2017 to 2025, the market is projected to attain a value of US$1.45 bn by 2025.
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I figured with it being the last game of the season, one last regular season liveblog will be good. Okay, but why is Razor holding his mic like that? Wtf? I love them talking about the young guys, Fishsticks is so awesome. Yes oh yes he is. And what do you mean "if they get IN the series?" FISHSTICKS BETTER BE IN THE PLAYOFF SERIES RAZOR!
1st period
20:00: Of course, Marty is the getting the start. Come on Marty, let's kick their ass.
19:32: Eriksson got a nice shot on Nabokov, which he stopped. Boo.
18:18: Winchester and Barch are playing on the same line. Lundqvist was on the starting line up, so I assume Richards and Ribeiro are both still out.
17:27: Otter is back after leaving the game Friday barfing. Ew.
16:05: Brenden, I love you. But let's not turn the puck over to the Sharks.
15:47: Holy shit, good job Turco. He stopped 2 quick shots in a row.
15:30: Lehtinen is apparently out. But Mittens is back with Morrow, Ribeiro is still out. Modano is playing center on that line again. Jere has the Flu.
14:15: WINCHESTERRRR, awesome hit on Ozolinsh.
14:00: Someone is taking a penalty, and Barch starts talking with McLaren and Winchester comes over and he and Shelley get into it. McLaren apparently loves Barchie, seeing as he's trying to undress him. San Jose taking a penalty! WOOT!!
13:13: That's right it's tough to find fault in Brenden Morrow's game play. I heart you Razor.
11:37: Oh Nabokov. You such a baby stopping playing when the puck barely hits you.
11:22: Wtf Thornton? YOU SRSLY WANT TO FIGHT WITH OTTER? HE WILL KILL YOU. Man there is just a huge white and black blob behind the San Jose net of players. Even little Robi got into it. Goodness, this game already has a lot of penalties. Mittens does not approve. The captains are getting a stern talking to by the refs. Morrow looks like he's being scolded by a teacher. Otter is chirping from the Dallas box to the the players in the Sharks box. Joe Thornton has left, I'm assuming he is taking a 10 minutes game misconduct along with a penalty.
Apparently Stars playoffs start officially on April 10th, that's what the telecast is telling me.
10:59: And here is another fight after game stoppage. OMG MITTENS!!! MITTENS YOU NO CONDONE VIOLENCE! And now Semenov is leaving the game. Another 10 minute game misconduct. OMG MITTENS YOUR FACE. HAAAA THE SHARKS BOX IS SO FULL. I LOVE IT.
9:40: Turco gets the puck in a faceoff circle, and I hear Razor scream SHOOT IT! He is so taking a page out of my book. I scream that everytime Turco gets the puck.
8:58: And Stars 5-on-3 is the over. Sad.
7:30: Holy shit, my heart just stopped. Turco tried to clear a puck, only to have the puck go under his stick. Sharks tried to capitalize but Grossman, thank GOODNESS, got it away from the net. I HEART YOU GIANT GROSSMAN!
7:20: And another fight, this time BJ Crombeen with Michalek.
6:03: Turco stops play. Boucher and Pavelski talk a bit, but no fists are swung. Thank goodness. We just got Booboo back.
5:50: Poor Lehtinen isn't even playing and they talk about how he isn't great at face-offs.
5:13: DAMN ROBI THAT IS ONE KICK ASS HIT! And another huge blog of black and white. Even Turco is coming over. Oh goodness, Murray you are brave to want to fight with Hagman. He will murder you. WTF SHELLY YOU LEAVE HAGMAN ALONE. DID YOU NOT HEAR WHAT I JUST SAID? This game is insane. You'd think this was a game to decide who gets top spot in the Pacific.
What I do love about this? is the Sharks have twice as many penalties as the Stars do. Heh.
And the Captains are being scolded again. The ref said something that made Morrow laugh though. So I'm happy.
4:58: WTF DALEY GETS ONE TOO? Oh goodness, this might be worse in penalty minutes than the Vancouver game in 2006.
3:10: God this Sharks power play is killing me. It too long.
2:42: And Stu takes a hi-sticking penalty. 4 MINUTES? Why you have to bleed Clowe? :(
2:27: And the Sharks score. Boo. I hate you Marleau.
1:53: Hee, I love Turco hop.
32: Turco is making some amazing stops. Good boy Turco. And we're just a few seconds from getting Barnes back.
14: Oh goodness, Winchester was serving Robi's penalty? That's odd. Usually it's Mittens.
00: And Rissmiller attempts to get at Winchester. Srsly? Haven't you taken enough penalties?
Penalty minutes in the first period: San Jose 57; Stars 48
1st intermission
Yay Hagman interview. I love listening to Finns talk. I also love watching the Chili's blimp coming down behind Razor. It makes me laugh everytime. He still in hardcore game playing mode.
Yay, they talking about Brenden! And are showing the house video. But that okay. I like looking at him.
2nd period
19:35: And another penalty. Charging on Lundy. Sigh. Sharks have pulled Nabokov and put in Boucher.
17:35: And Penalty is over. Thank goodness.
15:25: And Stars taking another penalty. STOP IT GUYSSS. Peterson for tripping.
14:40: Hee, they can't figure out when to let Jumbo out of the box. This amuses me. Just leave him in there.
14:14: And Cheechoo easily gets the puck past Norstrom and scores. 2-0 Sharks.
Well, Stars are almost caught up in number of penalties.
12:45: So far, the second period looks incredibly tame after the first. Which I don't mind, I think I'm getting carpal tunnel from having to type so much.
11:09: And Sharks are taking a penalty.
11:02: And play stops finally, and another blob of white and black. Good lord. And Crombeen is in it with Murray. Otter goes to the bench chirping. And Ralph and Razor get a laugh at Otter poking Michalek in the face with his stick while no one is looking.
All season has gone by, and I was not a power play contestant. What is wrong with this picture? A lot I think. I also won nothing at fan appreciation night Friday lol
9:00: Penalty over. Stars had a hard time getting into the zone.
8:25: MITTENS!!!! MITTENS GETS ONE PAST BOUCHER 2-1!!! Good boy Mittens. Caitlin proud. And yes Razor, Brenden Morrow is who makes it happen. But Mittens is also awesome, just as awesome.
5:47: Mitchell hits Winchester badly into the boards, so Winchester goes after him a bit. Another blob. No mess with Winchester.
Razor thinks the point of this game is to find out who the Alpha Male is. I'm calling Otter.
4:40: Oh, and Stars have 54 seconds left on the power play.
3:40: There's the Stu-ing.
3:13: And play is stopped, guess why? Shelley going after Otter. Shelley gets 7 minutes. Heheheheh. So Stars get a 7 minute power play. As well as a 10 minute misconduct and 10 minute game misconduct.
2:11: And Stars take a penalty. Mittens what you do! Tripping! MITTENS THAT NOT LIKE YOU.
24: Man, Thornton is a terror, he gave Nisky an awful hit. And with the extra attacker, Norstrom (of all people) makes it 3-2 Stars.
00: Good Lord.
Penalty minute tracking:
2nd period: Sharks 36; Stars 11
Overall: Sharks 93; Stars 59
2nd intermission
Razor vs. Heika. This will be interesting. Heika is trying to promote his dallas news blog. Okay sweatervest (thanks Caitlin). Razor wins, duh. What is he now, 81-0-1? Good boy Razor.
3rd period
20:00: Stars still have over 3 minutes left from the 7 minutes worth of power play time from Shelley.
18:09: Play is stopped because Rissmiller drops on the puck and refuses to let it go from his glove.
They are reviewing one of Modano's shots because it went off the crossbar, but are checking just to make sure it didn't go in. It didn't, but they seem to like reviewing goals in the AAC.
17:34: I need a nap. Mittens is taking a hi-stick penalty. He no mean it.
14:50: Stars killed the penalty, though the Sharks power play didn't last long due to the fact that we had just under 2 minutes left from our 7 minute power play.
After TV break they are showing the 7 people who have had career years; these include Ribbons, Mittens, Hagman, Daley, Otter and Robi.
11:05: Just a side note, Colorado just got to overtime with Minnesota. With that 1 point, Colorado takes over the 6th seed in the West. So Calgary will be playing San Jose in the first round of the playoffs. Expect a playoff post tonight. Might take a bit while I crunch number, but whatevs.
9:35: Ralphie, no need to remind me that the Stars had an awful March. I remember very well.
8:00: We've made it 12 minutes into the 3rd with only 1 penalty. Holy cow.
6:22: I spoketh too soon. Eriksson takes a slashing penalty. Bad Swedish Fish. Razor makes a joke that they are just making sure their whistles are still working in fear they wore them out in the first 2 periods.
5:09: And Marleau takes holding the stick penalty. Yes, the whistles work.
2:00: Razor mentions the West playoff standings, and some thing the Sharks Flames matchup is a bad one for the Sharks for round 1. I hope it is. Heheheh
1:22: And Otter gets a 2 on 1 with Barnes and gets it past Boucher. This one is over folks. 4-2 Stars. And Yes Ralphie, I called Otter as Alpha 1 male. I win.
Razor. I do not want mentions of Otter dropping his pants and spanking.
50: And Norstrom is taking a hooking penalty. That okay guys, you can kill it.
00: And Stars will head into the playoffs with a gritty win over the Sharks.
Penalty totals:
3rd period: Sharks 0; Stars 6
Final totals: Sharks 93; Stars 65
The last games of the season always make me a bit teary eyed, when they raise their sticks to the fans in the middle of the ice. The final game is always fun to attend. But it's not fan appreciation day Ralphie, that was Friday. The three Stars tonight are
- Stu Barnes
- Patrick Marleau
- Toby Petersen
Stars take on the Ducks for round 1 Thursday. Phew. My stress level just went up 100 points.
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Senior Citizens Scams!
What can you do to help put a light this crime on Senior citizens? Are you helpless and unable to do anything if you are a victim of senior citizens scams? This is a crime.
Where Is my social security check?
What Is your reaction when you read about someone not receiving their monthly social security check all of a sudden?
Would you be able to survive should something happen to your expected deposit?
All too often scams are aimed at the most venerable among us. A social security recipient who lives month to month on their monthly check is usually living on about $800 a month.
Can you live on $800 for whole month?. When that amount is not deposited as expected the person who depends on this is often moved out onto the street with no place to go.
The seriousness of this cannot be overstated.
These are some of our population who are at risk.
They often have no recourse. There is usually very little family to take care of them, or help them. They are often the stable income for that home. Yes, these conditions are extreme. Sadly, they are rea!l.
We must educate ourselves and our loved ones to be aware
Hundreds of thousands of cases of scams against seniors are being committed yearly. You as a senior citizen must realize that you are the major defense to protect yourself from fraud.
You must do what you can to make sure that the scammers who call and solicit your personal information do not make life harder for you. Then, they will move on to other senior citizens.
These scammers and their fraud practices are everywhere.
You need to pay attention and be responsible.
You must be alert to the ways the scammers use. The tricks they use to get you to give them information.
The information to have your social security checks sent elsewhere. Even if you have your check sent to your bank, this can be redirected.
If you share your information online or on the phone, you are setting yourself up for a major scam. Do not do this.
Social security never calls you and asks for this information
Nor do they ask online. Not on the phone. Make sure your loved ones know this.
If you have parents who are retired, chances are their phone number is in some scammers list.
How many times have you visited with them about giving information to a phone solicitor or online? Maybe today is a good time to remind then.
If you call you Dr.'s office, you will probably be asked for your birth date as identification.
When you call them.
They will not call and ask you for this information. You will be asked to identify yourself if you call them.
They will surely not call and ask you for your birthdate or social security information. They will not ask for bank account numbers.
You will need to remind seniors you know and care about. The world has become so networked. Our information is shared.
One time is not enough to have this discussion.
The friendly phone call your parent receives could well set them up for problems.
Even for my folks who have been dead a few years now, this was a problem.
My Mom was chatting with someone who said they were with the Medicare insurance and needed to know if they had the correct social security number for her.
She was considering getting her card from her purse and verifying. She did not live in an age where she needed to rattle this number off as we do now. Still, she was on a list. A scammers list.
She thought this was a reasonable request.
She finally became suspicious, as the individual, she was speaking to was so insistent. How did this scammer get her number?
I was raised in a different time when we were taught to be polite and respectful on the phone. People did not often call during mealtime. Nor before 8 A. M. or after 7 P. M. to try and scam you with something.
Hanging up on a caller was a learned skill.
Do your senior parents have this skill?
Those of you who think you are careful should review how you do business.
Make sure you are using a safe way of sharing this information when you actually need to give it out.
How would your month go should a scammer get enough information to get your social security check redirected? Empty your bank account.
What would you do if you are a victim of senior citizens scams?
All the information sources state that you should contact the Social Security Administration immediately, should you not receive your expected deposit/
Do you even check to see if your check has arrived? Everything is so automatic in this technology age.
Personally contacting the Social Security Office could be a bit difficult. Especially for some of you. Do you live miles away from an office? You do need to follow through and get the correction started.
Call the Social Security office
The address and phone number of your nearest local social security office should be in your address book. Yes, I am speaking to myself!. I do not have this information at my fingertips.
This is a situation that will be corrected. I do not like to feel venerable and unprepared. This is information that should be easily accessed. You should have this listed in your contact list on the computer. Had your considered this?
Have you found yourself affected by one of these senior citizens scams?
If you think you have been scammed, do not be afraid or ashamed. Talk to someone about this. It happens. By not speaking up there is less awareness.
It happens. By not speaking up there is less awareness.
You may not want to be the one who reminds your friends and family to be careful, but by sharing your story you are creating awareness.
You should call your bank if you think or know money has been removed from your account through a scam or fraud. Talk to them. Let them know what is happening to you.
You are not alone in experiencing this. Remember, the F B I states that there are hundreds of thousands of these crimes committed against senior citizens every year.
If you have a trusted lawyer, he/she need to know about this. If not a lawyer, a trusted friend can help you work through what is next. You should have the police number for your area.
This is a crime.
Many financial scams are perpetrated by trusted family members. It is still a crime.! This is one of the reasons so many crimes go unreported. Because of not wanting to cause embarrassment or "family problems."
You must be aware of what is happening within your family. Is some member of the family quietly scamming your parent? Taking money without justification? Just because they are old and venerable?
We must communicate with our families. Fight aginst senior citizens scams.
If you have a friend who is without family to help in this situation, please visit with them about how to protect themselves. How to report this crime. Let's stop as much of this as possible. These scams against seniors.
Here is another resource that seems legitimate and legal to me. I have added it to my contact information, along with my bank number as well as the police number. Eldercare Locator, a government-sponsored national resource. 1-800-677-1116. You can visit:
Eldercare Locator, a government-sponsored national resource. 1-800-677-1116. WWW.eldercare.gov
Have you ended up as a senior citizens scams victim? Do you know someone who could use some help making sure all is well with their financial status? Can you help?
Can you help? Senior citizens scams are increasing in number!
Finances are a private matter!
However, when a crime is committed that changes things. Talk to those who need to be reminded, even if the do not realize they need the reminder.


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Should I Refinance My Student Loans With a Cosigner?Email This Article
When you decide to refinance your student loans with a private lender, you have another choice to make: Apply with a cosigner or apply on your own.
Do you need a cosigner to refinance student loans?
Refinancing existing federal and/or private student loans into a new private refinanced loan requires a full credit check to determine:
1. If you qualify
2. What your interest rate will be
3. Your loan terms and conditions
If you haven't had enough time to build a strong credit history and high credit score, you will need a creditworthy cosigner to get approved for a refinance loan.
Don't feel discouraged! Most recent graduates, including those with advanced degrees, need a cosigner.
How to refinance students loans without a cosigner
Let's say you're confident that you won't need a cosigner.
Here's what you need to consider before flying solo:
A cosigner with excellent credit may help shave a point or two off of your interest rate. But now that you have a good job and established credit, maybe you want to refinance your student loans on your own, or refinance specifically to remove a cosigner from existing loans.
Usually, you will need strong credit and at least two full years of income history. Depending on your credit, you may end up with a higher interest rate on your own than if you applied with a cosigner. If you're willing to pay a higher interest rate to have the loan in your name only, then this may be the right option for you.
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What you're really asking when you ask someone to cosign
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TSOI Wan-wa, Shirley
Embarked on a career in the theatre in 2004 after graduating from the School of Journalism and Communication at The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2002. Emerged as one of the few up-and-coming actresses with no formal training in theatre after having participated in more than 50 productions
Participated in different movement/acting workshop conducted by masters including Norman Taylor, Phillipe Gaulier, Thomas Leabhart, Raul Laiza, Robert Draffin, Katsura Kan & Yuko Kawamoto from Butoh, Tang Yuen-ha and Geng Ting-yuen from Peking Opera
Founded the Haverland production company in 2011 and worked as director, starred in White Night (2013)
Nominated for Best Actress in the 2010 Hong Kong Theatre Libre for Oleanna (2009). Received the Award for Young Artist (Drama), Hong Kong Arts Development Awards (2013) and the nomination for Best Actress (Comedy/Farce) at the Hong Kong Drama Awards 2014 for The Golden Dragon (2013)
White Night
Adapted, directed and performed by Shirley Tsoi, White Night was inspired by the well-known Japanese suspense novel Into the White Night (Byakuyakō). Through the search for a devoted police officer, the son of a victim and the daughter of a criminal suspect, the story contrasts the unspoken inner fear, hope and helplessness with the forgotten and rationalised dark sides in the real world. "If the seeds of evil could be exterminated earlier, the flowers of evil would not have bloomed."
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Five 'swords of Damocles' hang over markets
Five 'swords of Damocles' hang over markets
Weekly Market Compass: Several critical deadlines are fast approaching
In Greek mythology, the "sword of Damocles" is a powerful morality tale. King Dionysius is a leader who grows weary of a young sycophant, Damocles, who is constantly extolling the benefits of being king. To teach Damocles a lesson about the pressure and insecurity that comes with leadership, Dionysius allows him to sit on the throne for a day — but over the throne, the king has suspended a large sword, hung by a single hair. Damocles quickly learned what it feels like to be a leader who exists in imminent danger and jeopardy.
I feel as though there are several different swords of Damocles hanging over markets right now, including some imminent deadlines:
1. US government shutdown: Deadline Feb. 15. While members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have been negotiating for a number of days, they have not yet reached an agreement that would avoid a fast-approaching shutdown. And now talks have stalled. I believe markets would take another government shutdown far more seriously this time, given that many of the implications are better understood. For example, significant economic data was not released during the last government shutdown, resulting in delays of important information. The Bureau of Economic Analysis will not release its estimate of fourth-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) until Feb. 28 (originally scheduled for Jan. 30). And data on personal income and consumption for December and January will not be released until March 1. At a time when the global economy has been slowing down and it's critical to assess how much it is impacting the US economy, this is a particularly bad time to be "flying blind" from an economic data standpoint. In addition, another shutdown could undermine market confidence in a major way, as it begs the question of whether the executive and legislative branches of government could work together when they must tackle the debt ceiling later in the year — not to mention how they could work together in the face of a real crisis where the stakes are far higher. Finally, in my opinion, another government shutdown would be likely to prompt a credit downgrade.
2. US-China tariff increase: Deadline March 1. US stocks, including the S&P 500 Index, sold off last week on reports that US President Donald Trump would not be meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping before the March 1 deadline,1 increasing the odds that a deal will not be made before tariffs are set to increase. I am still optimistic that Trump could extend the deadline — news of American farmers being hurt by the trade wars, with foreclosures on the rise for them, cannot be going unnoticed by the administration as Trump prepares for a re-election run in 2020. This incentivizes the administration to not only seek a compromise but to extend the tariff deadline in the meantime. Having said that, it may be more likely that the administration moves forward in raising the tariffs on March 1 as a show of strength — not only to China but also to the European Union, which is next up on the administration's radar in terms of trade. I think it would be a mistake to allow the tariffs to increase on March 1 — especially since I expect more downside volatility for stocks as we close in on that deadline.
3. Brexit: Deadline March 29. While further in the future than the other two dates listed above, the Brexit deadline, when the UK is scheduled to exit the European Union, is getting far too close for comfort. European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker met with UK Prime Minister Theresa May for talks on Feb. 7, but it appears no real progress has been made, and so it seems increasingly likely that May will have to push out the date of the vote in the UK House of Commons on her revised Brexit deal (that vote was scheduled for Feb. 14). Meanwhile, the longer that time passes without economic policy certainty, the greater the potential for damage to the UK economy. Some recent examples include Nissan's announcement that it will alter its plans to build an SUV in the UK, moving production elsewhere.2 However, most notable is the surprise contraction in UK GDP growth for December, which was released Feb. 11 (and which shouldn't really have been much of a surprise given how little visibility there is right now on what March 30 will look like for the UK).
4. Earnings: Ongoing. There's no deadline for this issue, but a formidable sword dangling over stocks is earnings — and the downward guidance of these earnings, which has already been placing downward pressure on stocks. While fourth-quarter earnings season is coming to a close, I will be very eager to hear from companies about their expectations for the first quarter.
5. New ECB president: Coming Nov. 1. Finally, there is one additional sword that I worry about, but I don't expect it to weigh on European markets for some time — and that is the prospect of a new European Central Bank (ECB) president on Nov. 1. I have mentioned this in previous blogs because I believe it carries serious implications, especially now that noted monetary hawk and Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann looks more likely to replace Mario Draghi. We will want to follow this closely.
It didn't take long for Damocles to absorb the lesson taught by King Dionysius. After a short time living under the dangling sword, Damocles begged to be released from the throne. I remain optimistic that global leaders will work hard to resolve these ongoing issues, and markets will be released from the overhanging fear. The question is, how much volatility and uncertainty will we encounter in the process?
1 Source: CNN Business, "Stocks plunge on worries about US-China trade talks," Feb. 7, 2019
2 Source: The Guardian, "Nissan warns of Brexit concerns as U-turn at Sunderland confirmed," Feb. 3, 2019
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Today we built the last five homes of the season, bringing our total to an even 300. As we do with every build site, we take time to sit with the family and hear a little bit more of their story. Some inspire us and fill us with hope; others shake us and tempt us to considering it's hopeless. At least that's what the surface of people's lives can do to you.
Let me tell you quickly about two 15 year old boys:
- the first has been so delinquent that his parents feared that he would be killed; so they scraped together enough money to hire a "coyote" (someone who smuggles people across the US border) and sent him on the perilous journey up through Central America, Mexico and perhaps into the US. The father indicates a hopelessness in the boy; but he also shares his own hopelessness and his own plans to leave once he can raise some more money. He is hopeless about his family and himself. Listening to their story can leave one feeling hopeless.
- the second boy, is one of the most grateful, tender hearted young men we have met in El Salvador. He worked hard, took instruction and showed tremendous care as he participated in building his new home. When we asked about how we could be praying for him, his response was "Thank God for me and my friends. Two years ago they received houses and now my family has one!" His eyes filled with tears as he told us that the rainy season would soon be here and that he was thankful that he wouldn't have to be awakened at night by the rain coming through the roof or through the plastic sheeted walls. A young voice of hope! His parents, are committed to each other, faithful to each other, they pray every day and give thanks to God for his blessings (this was before finding out they were receiving a house). They are a sign of hope. Listening to their story can leave one filled with hope.
The truth is, our emotions get tossed back and forth as we enter into the lives of these people for a day or a week. However, deeper than our emotions and beyond our capacity to see, there is a Greater truth at work: that God in the midst of many consider a hopeless situation, is bringing deep abiding hope through the love of Jesus Christ. Our circumstances do not define our level of hope. Our hope comes from God, is centred in Christ, and flows through the work of the Holy Spirit.
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It's that time of the year again in Chicago: the snow that was once a novelty has become a relentlessly depressing visual fixture, midterms have been generously sprinkled into all of our schedules, and spring seems to be eons away. But it's not! And neither is summer.
That's why I'm blogging today about summer opportunities, the mere thought of which may be stressing you out right now (don't worry, I still have no idea what I'm going to do either). But that doesn't mean that you should become a ball of misery. Instead...
- Come to the Summer Opportunities Info Session Thursday February 10! The Facebook invitation informs that the purpose of this program is to "Learn how to find and apply for internships, jobs, volunteer work, research experiences and College-sponsored programs at this presentation for undergraduate students"...and the 195 people who have RSVP'd as "attending" tells us that there are at least 195 people in the same boat. The good news is, there are still plenty of internships and other opportunities out there, so come to CAPS tomorrow and learn about them! And if you somehow miss this one (which you shouldn't), come to the "Available Metcalf Opportunities Info Session" on Thursday, March 3rd from 5-6:30 pm and /or "Finding a Summer Opportunity over Spring Break" on Monday, March 7th from 4-5:30 pm.
- I have also been advised by my college adviser and CAPS career counselor to look for internships and jobs for the summer in a wide variety of places. My adviser recommended Idealist, a website that's great if you're interested in non-profit organizations and humanitarian efforts. My career counselor recommended that I actually call local organizations and businesses in my hometown (or in Chicago, if you want to be here for the summer) and just ask if they have any positions/internships available for college students.
- Finally, another option is to get a job over the summer so you can make some bank/stay busy while also volunteering on the side. There are always worthy organizations that need your help—and this is a chance for you to explore future career opportunities and feel good about it too! Both the job and the volunteering will contribute strongly to your résumé, and you won't have to go through long internship applications.
If you have questions about summer opportunities or need help starting/restarting your search, the folks at CAPS are always willing to help, so don't be shy--come see us! Have a happy College Break Day!


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3 Hudson Valley Retailers Announce Plans To Close Over 300 Stores
Three retailers with locations in the Hudson Valley announced they'll close over 300 stores across the country on the same day.
According to Business Insider, JCPenney, Gap, and Victoria's Secret have announced they are collectively closing over 300 stores across the United States. The weird part? The stores all announced the plans to shutter stores on the same day.
Gap will be closing 230 of its stores over the course of the next two years, according to Business Insider. Gap has Hudson Valley locations in Mamaroneck and Mt. Kisco, as well as outlet locations in The Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets and Middletown.
JCPenney, who has been struggling in recent years, announced plans to close 27 stores in 2019, including 18 full department stores and 9 home and furniture stores. Business Insider reports that sales fell 4% in the last quarter. JCPenney has locations in Poughkeepsie and Middletown.
Finally, Victoria's Secret will be closing 53 stores across the country. Business Insider writes that their sales fell 3% in the fourth quarter, and cited declining performance as the reason to close stores. Victoria's Secret has locations in Poughkeepsie, Kingston, Middletown, Nyack, and White Plains.
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One of the most efficient ways to heat and cool your Northwest Arkansas home is to invest in a heat pump. The warm climate of the south adds to heat pump efficiency, meaning it could be the perfect upgrade this summer. As you shop around and compare different models, there are four heat pump efficiency terms with which you should become familiar so that you can be an educated consumer:
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Two statistical modelling techniques, generalized additive models (GAM) and multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS), were used to analyse relationships between the distributions of 15 freshwater fish species and their environment. GAM and MARS models were fitted individually for each species, and a MARS multiresponse model was fitted in which the distributions of all species were analysed simultaneously. Model performance was evaluated using changes in deviance in the fitted models and the area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC), calculated using a bootstrap assessment procedure that simulates predictive performance for independent data. Results indicate little difference between the performance of GAM and MARS models, even when MARS models included interaction terms between predictor variables. Results from MARS models are much more easily incorporated into other analyses than those from GAM models. The strong performance of a MARS multiresponse model, particularly for species of low prevalence, suggests that it may have distinct advantages for the analysis of large datasets. Its identification of a parsimonious set of environmental correlates of community composition, coupled with its ability to robustly model species distributions in relation to those variables, can be seen as converging strongly with the purposes of traditional ordination techniques.
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Published: Nov 16, 2006
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The heavy overnight rainfall abated in most parts of Nagapattinam district on Saturday, bringing some relief to harried farmers reeling under the onslaught of the monsoon over the past 10 days.
Heavy overnight rain battered Vedaranyam and the coastal town recorded 127 mm of rainfall during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday. The rain relented during the later part of the day, though overcast conditions prevailed. Nagapattinam recorded 85.50 mm, Thalaignayiru 85.60 mm and Tirupoondi 84 mm during the same period. The rain resulted in more inundation of paddy fields even as farmers were busy draining the water stagnant in the fields in an attempt to salvage the crops.
The rainfall in Mayiladuthurai, Sirkazhi and Tranquebar were relatively moderate as the towns registered 27.60 mm, 22.10 mm and 25.80 mm respectively.However, mild showers continued in Tranquebar and Nagapattinam. Neighbouring Karaikal also received heavy overnight rainfall.
Minister for Handlooms and Textiles O. S. Manian inspected some of the inundated areas in the district on Friday.
He inspected Agalangan, Kurichi, Vadavur and Sembinandevi in Nagapattinam union and instructed officials to take steps to move people to relief shelters wherever necessary. He inspected villages in Vedaranyam area on Saturday.
Food Minister R. Kamaraj continued his inspection of the inundated paddy fields in Koothanallur union in Tiruvarur district on Saturday. He said about 30,000 acres of paddy fields were submerged in the district out of the total cultivated area of 3.62 lakh acres.
Causeway washed away
A temporary causeway across a drainage canal on the Vedaranyam-Kariapattinam-Thiruthuraipoondi road was washed away for the second time in the past one week due to heavy inflow in the canal.
According to local residents, the bridge at Neivilakku panchayat was being rebuilt at an estimate of about ₹2 crore. In view of the work, a temporary causeway had been laid. However, this causeway was washed away on November 6. Following this, the villagers had created another pathway across the canal. However, this temporary structure was also washed away on Saturday morning as Vedaranyam area recorded heavy overnight rain. Following this, vehicles heading to Thiruthuraipoondi have been diverted via Kuravapulam.


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OR Region Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) Program
The Providence Oregon AMS Program consists of 2 infectious diseases (ID) pharmacists and 2 ID physicians that cover 8 hospitals throughout the state. Our program is divided into an east and west region with one pharmacist and one physician co-leading each region. We work to optimize care of patients with infectious diseases on a daily basis by providing direct patient review, education, and policies and procedure that support front-line clinicians.
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The purpose of the Providence PGY2 Infectious Diseases Pharmacy Residency Program is to provide opportunities and experiences that develop the resident's skills, knowledge, and critical thinking abilities needed to be an infectious diseases specialist.
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Google releases Android Code
As promised, Android 1.0 version code is now out. – source.android.com
I wonder if there are any new companies that'll come up making some custom devices. Android's release is a significant step forward in its commitment to benefit consumers and make some profit. Google has shaken the business models around the world. Symbian foundation, formed out of android's threat, is taking similar steps to ensure its got a future.
While Microsoft will have to make some changes or perhaps follow Android's lead. Their already loosing ground in the webspace, If they wana stop Google from invading Mobile domination, the time is NOW to make some changes.
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the Google Consolidation
Just when we think .. "okay.. Google cant get bigger than this", Google actually does get bigger! Now with its beta release of the new internet browser Google Chrome. Based on Apple's Open source development kit – webkit. What possible reasons you might wonder for google's entry into this space. Google is actively trying to reach out in every space thats got anything to do with internet, browsing, experience.. etc
One prime reason is obviously to provide better, enhanced web experience and the other should be revenues which is surely through advertising.
I remember watching an interview of Bill Gates on NDTV in which is says
a new company comes up that people say that now is the end of microsoft.. and everytime we rise and say.. nope, not this time.. it seems this time its google.
Amm.. Microsoft is doing great everywhere.. but its getting asskicked by google when you talk abt internet!.
Lets take a look at what spaces Google's Covered :
- Publishing ads on websites: well known leader : Adwords & Adsense
- Internet Search Engine : Google practically dictates terms in area. Webmasters often steer their websites considering and applying all features that help its rankings in Google search. Ads are displayed here too!
- There are 2 sources of internet browsing these days : Personal Computers and Mobiles.
- Personal Computers: with the launch of google Chrome, with its new commendable features like "desktop shortcuts" googles gonna probably give a rough time to Firefox. We should expect google in incorporate some sort of its advertising in future versions.. by which I dont mean adding ads in the browser itself, but making it more accessible to them..
- MOBILES: ANDROID! nuff said! .. Google will start generating revenues from this in no time! Ads make all the difference
- Google Services like Google-analytics and Google Apps have been received well by most webmasters with prominent websites like facebook, wordpress availing it. Google Apps – Google Docs and GMAIL have started some unique services for corporates, schools handling important operations of creating documents, editing, storage etc..
- Picasa : the Photo storage site
- Orkut : social networking site which is very very popular in Asia.
Now … CONSOLIDATION is the word that describes this. Google, by providing better webbased services and enhanced experience, is slowly eliminating the need for an Operating System with software which we couldnt live without before!
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The excitement that people get when they land into a new job is really hard to hide. Having a new job means one would be able to meet most of their needs and improve the lives of others through different ways. However, the disappointment and frustration that employees suffer when their employers unfairly dismiss them is memorable and regrettable. Employers are said to have dismissed their employees unfairly when they dismiss them in a cruel, unreasonable or unjust manner. Below are 4 reasons for most cases of automatic unfair dismissal WA has.
Every employee is entitled to maternity leave once their delivery time approaches. Employers who ask their pregnant employees to report to their duties even when they are a week to deliver violate the rights of their employees. In some countries, a pregnant woman is allowed to go for maternity leave and her job is reserved for her until she resumes. However, some employers replace the employee on maternity leave even without a cause or notification.
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Any individual has the right to work in any organization, office or workplace irrespective of their religious background or belief. No law bars anyone from getting an appointment letter to work anywhere as long as they have the required credentials and willingness to work. It's actually despicable for any employer to dismiss qualified employees based on what they believe in or worship. All employees in any part of the globe have the right to belief systems and worship. Religion or belief should not be a cause of a serious unfair dismissal in WA or in any other part of the world.
Political hands
Some innocent people lose their jobs through replacements once those with strong political connections apply for the same position in the government or private sectors. This normally happens when the employer is compelled to do so by the higher political authorities. In some countries, getting certain employment positions or promotions requires the intervention of an invisible political hand. What this means is that someone who genuinely got that position with no political influence may have to be dismissed to accommodate the politically-fronted one. Those who live in Western Australia assert that the WA unfair dismissal instances affecting young people have increased.
Time has come for those dismissed unfairly to know they are eligible to apply for compensation claims through a legal process. In some places, the law stipulates that employees applying for unfair dismissal claims should have been employed for not less than 6 months. Any employee facing any form of unfair dismissal WA has today should consult their lawyers first before proceeding with the application process. http://www.fairworkclaims.com.au/unfair-dismissal-qld-nsw-sa-vic-wa/


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Christmas along the Promenade
Last night was Southern's annual Christmas along the Promenade. It's been a while since we've attended this extravaganza, but since Graycen is old enough to appreciate it, we figured it would be a nice break from our normal evening routine of...work. :-)
We were able to grab a quick shot of Graycen "petting" the deer just a couple seconds before she tried to push it over!
We ran into Stacy and Chris, for the first time since their wedding. We photographed their wedding two years ago, and it was great to catch up with them. Stacy is six months pregnant, with a little boy! Congratulations guys!
We also ran into this guy. He was doing a great job serving hot chocolate, so I took his picture. "Hey, aren't you Garrett?" he said. I didn't know whether to say yes, or to lie. Before I could answer he reminded me that he was a groomsman at Sandra and John's wedding last June in Florida. How cool!
Don't we look tired...LOL!
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Love You Forever by Robert Munsch
A sentimental story for bedtime or an afternoon of reading together.
Recommended Age: 0-5
Who will love this book? Young kids that love to make messes and love their parents. Parents of little ones will love that they can relate to watching their children grow up but know they will remain their "baby" forever.
Learning Opportunity: The repetition of the book will make it easy for children to learn the repeated words and phrases. Children can learn that their parents love them unconditionally as they grow. Talk to children about how they grow and will like new things and that they will always be loved by their parents.
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The Philippine economy is expected to perform well in 2019 and 2020 with a GDP growth of 6.7% in both years, despite an inflation rate of 6.7% in September, said Fitch Ratings on Wednesday.
"Headline inflation increased to 4.3% year-on-year in the first half of 2018 from 2.9% in 2017, and we expect consumer price inflation to average around 4.4% percent in 2018, above the the official band of 2%-4% of BSP—the country's central bank, due in large part to higher commodity prices and a recent increase in excise taxes associated with the tax reform package passed at the end of last year," said Fitch Ratings managing director and chief operating officer Tony Stringer
However, the one-off impact of the tax hikes is likely to dissipate in 2019, and therefore average inflation is estimated to fall to around 3.8% in 2019, he noted.
"We think the BSP's cumulative rate hikes of 150 basis points (bps) so far this year should help to keep further inflationary pressures from building up," he predicted.
The latest preliminary assessment conducted by the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) following its visit from Oct 15 to 24 sees the Philippines sustaining its robust growth in 2018 and 2019 due to strong government spending and investment, with economic output projected to expand by 6.5% in 2018 and 6.4 percent in 2019.
According to Stringer, the Philippines remains one of the fastest growing economies in Asia Pacific. "Strong domestic demand will remain a driver of growth in the Philippines, supported by rising expenditure under the Philippine government's public investment program and private consumption spending which remains supported by remittances," Stringer said.
Overheating risks in the near term
He warns that although macroeconomic performance generally remains strong, the economy faces some overheating risks in the near term.
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"While foreign direct investment (FDI) data suggests that foreign investor sentiment has been holding up reasonably well in recent months, a relatively weak business environment could pose a risk to attracting higher levels of FDI," Stringer warned.
President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed Executive Order No. 65 promulgating the 11th regular Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL) that would allow 100% foreign investment participation in five areas: internet businesses; teaching at higher education levels (provided the subject taught is not included in a government board or bar examination); training centers engaged in short-term high-level skills development that do not form part of the formal education system; insurance adjustment companies, lending companies, financing companies and investment houses; and wellness centers.
EO 65 also increased foreign participation to as much as 40% in contracts for construction and repair of locally funded public works; and private radio communication networks.
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno expressed optimism that foreign investment net inflow for 2018 may likely surpass the record $10 billion in 2017.
FDI going up
While the global FDI is declining, the Philippines' FDI is increasing, Diokno said, adding that the easing of rules for foreign investment participation will entice more investors.
Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said in a statement that the signing of the 11th regular FINL "will help raise the country's competitiveness, and allow us to be closer to parity with other ASEAN member-states by opening up more areas for foreign investment into the country, particularly those that will introduce new technology and stimulate innovation."
According to Stringer, the ongoing tax reforms undertaken by the Philippine government will lift revenues and make the system more efficient and equitable.
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The lack of adequate infrastructure has remained a weakness and is a factor that affects foreign investment in the Philippines, Stringer observed. "If the [government] authorities' 'Build, Build, Build' program supported an improvement in infrastructure levels, foreign investor sentiment could be influenced in a positive way," he noted.
The Philippines is planning on raising its infrastructure budget by 4.7% of GDP in 2019, with plans for infrastructure spending to reach an unprecedented high of 7% by 2022.