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Merrill Gets Booted From The Adult's Recruiting Table
Bank of America reportedly has booted Merrill Lynch from the "adult recruiting table" where recruiters compete for the "best and biggest" advisors in the industry. The Step-Mother Bank has reseated Mother Merrill at the "kids table" to seek out and recruit only junior level advisors and trainees.
AdvisorHUB broke the story that beginning June 1st of this year, Merrill will stop providing signing bonuses to experienced advisors and instead focus on increasing their training program and a new PTA (Professional Transitional Advisors) program to pay salaries to junior advisors between 3 and 8 years experience. As of the date and time of this Blue Paper, Merrill hasn't made a formal announcement, and possibly may delay an announcement because of AdvisorHUB's article and all the articles from our industry media, which quickly followed.
Merrill, once a recruiting magnet to many of the biggest and most sophisticated advisors in the industry, is dissolving the culture of staying the best, by hiring the best, because evidently the best isn't worth the price anymore. We get it, it's expensive to hire top producers and superstars. Especially, when you consider how affordable mediocrity is nowadays.
A few thoughts from Advisorbox and our disclaimer. For years we have helped Merrill advisors transition to other firms (both independent and corporate) and have long been promoting the advantages to Merrill advisors to sell their practice rather than sunset. Our thoughts are not meant to disparage Merrill advisors in any way because they are amongst the highest quality advisors we work with. They are also amongst the most coveted advisors to the firms we do work with. Our intent is to share the reasons why Merrill advisors (and other bank owned broker dealer advisors) should at least consider their options.
- Even though Merrill is reportedly no longer competing for top advisors, other firms are, (though many deals have pulled back in size due to DOL) and Merrill loses billions every year in assets to recruiting. According to InvestmentNews "Advisors On The Move" there have been 19 Merrill advisors with $4.6B in AUM that has left in just the last 2.5 months. That's an average AUM per advisor of $242MM each! Merrill has historically replaced top advisors they loose from recruiting (and natural attrition) by both recruiting top advisors from their competition and through training and team programs. A balanced approach brings in the best talent from both. By removing one side of the scale you remove yourself as a realistic destination for top advisors join. We expect this in-balance will cause many unanticipated negative consequences to Merrill's recruiting, culture, and human capital.
- Reading the tea leaves with Merrill Edge, Robo Advisory, and the new recruiting direction to name a few, it seems Bank of America is making its biggest push yet into the mass affluent market. BofA's hiring strategy allows them to put these advisors in any channel as changeable widgets. As BofA takes Merrill into the salary model they'll increase profitability with fee based business, minimize the importance of the advisor client relationship, and create a more interchangeable advisor model. If this is BofA's strategy, then it makes sense not to target the industry's top producers working with high net worth clients when it is more affordable to have newer salary advisors targeting the mass affluent.
- Bank of America's steady dismantling of Mother Merrill's culture is nearly complete. The Step-Mother Bank wants to replace her Thundering Herd with those who look more like her. The corporate cultural takeover will be fully complete when the bulls attrition out and are replaced with only calves. Imposing a bank broker dealer culture is easier with advisors that are more easily manipulated and controlled. Replacing the herd with trainees and junior advisors with 3 to 8 years experience, with lower asset levels, who needs a warmer lead or team environment to grow should do the trick. All the Step-Mother Bank has to do now is convince their aging top producing bulls to stay in the pasture long enough for these calves to grow horns.
- Replacing the 30% to 40% of advisors reaching retirement age within the decade should be a cause for alarm and priority for any broker dealer. We understand Merrill's push for hiring and developing the next generation of advisors. However, Merrill shouldn't assume all their retiring advisors are just going to take a sunset deal from a junior advisor. Why would they? It's much less riskier and much more profitable to sell their practice to another top practice at a different firm. Plus get 75% of the price upfront and get taxed as capital gains instead of income.
- With selling, it will be easy for Merrill advisors to explain and transition their clients to a similar level advisor as you, a seasoned and currently successful top advisory practice. By sun setting to a junior advisor you're not only sacrificing serious dollars, you may be handing over the client base you worked a career to build, to an advisor that hasn't experienced and successfully navigated a down market, that has never managed a client and asset base that big, and may not have the level of "life experience" your HNW clients have appreciated in you. It's also riskier since in a sunset deal you hand off the practice and get a payout for a few years based on what the junior advisor does, not based on what you have already accomplished.
- We expect Merrill will also loose many of their top-recruiting managers to competitors. Many of these savvy pros have been at Merrill a long time, have extensive relationships with Merrill advisors, and will be recruiting their friends out of Merrill to their new firms, accelerating Merrill's talent and experience drain all the more.
Competitors still seated at the "adult recruiting table" will feast at Merrill's absence. The firms committed to being a destination for the biggest advisors and most successful practices in the industry, are smiling at an empty chair, one once long held by a formidable recruiting powerhouse.
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Frank Shamrock vs. Cung Le finally goes down this Saturday night and it's about time since it seems as though we've been waiting for it a long time. That said, this one certainly seems to be lacking the kind of hype and excitement that surrounded Baroni-Shamrock in June. It might have to do with the fact that Cung Le's no Phil Baroni on the mic or that Shamrock's YouTube videos have been less than stellar. Regardless, this one just doesn't have the same kind of juice. That's not to say I am not looking forward to the fight becuase I think the San Jose crowd will make it seem extra special.
A couple of months ago, Shamrock stopped by the Park to talk about his upcoming fight against Le and a whole host of other topics such as:
* Why he chose to fight Le after once saying he had no interest in fighting him
* Whether he plans to be a face or heel against Le
* Why fight Le before his brother Ken Shamrock
* The status of his fight with Ken
* His thoughts on Ken
* Why he believes Renzo Gracie won't grant him a rematch
* His thoughts on the Randy Couture situation
* Which network passed on his reality show at the 11th hour
Keep in mind this interview was conducted before the Ken Shamrock's lackluster performance against Buzz Berry.
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Influencer Jodi Blk is Sharing Her Favourite YSL Beauty Summer EssentialsJuly 04, 2018
Summer is here and now is the perfect time to switch up your makeup for the warmer weather. Canadian influencer Jodi Blk is sharing her favourite YSL beauty products that she uses daily throughout the summer! Check out what made the list and get your discount code.
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Touche Éclat: Jodi thought about putting this one at the top of the list because it's a must for every season. For day-to-day looks, just pop on 1 or 2 clicks under your eyes (on top of your concealer) and a few drops to the top of your cheekbones and brow bone to highlight and accentuate those features.
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Volume Effect Faux Cils – Jodi loves this mascara. It makes her lashes look much longer and doesn't clump or smudge. It really gives the natural false lash effect she's looking for.
Volupté Liquid Colour Balm – Jodie saw these being made at the factory in Paris. The time, love and quality that goes into creating a YSL Lip Gloss blew her mind. "This new formula is pretty amazing and makes your lips look fuller. I'm wearing the shade 4 Shade Me Nude".
Jodi is sharing a discount code if you want to give her favourites a try and save some money! Be sure to use "JODIxYSL" at checkout to enjoy 15% off your purchase until June 30.
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#NoMoreFomo – The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah, Ajman is a secluded paradise we absolutely love
When we were younger, Mr. T Raf's trips to Ajman were usually just to meet friends. Mine, on the other hands, were with my parents, to tuck into fresh seafood while my father smoked shisha. Much has changed in Ajman since then, with the launch of this secluded Santorini-style resort, The Oberoi Al Zorah, sited near the Al Zorah Golf Club. Blank concrete canvases are placed all over the resort, with water bodies and lush greenery in every nook and corner – you really can experience the peace and quiet here. Your mornings can be spent practising yoga before breakfast, followed by a spa treatment, swim in your own private pool, and dinner.
Check-in: Opt for the private villa if you can. Black-out drapes, a bathtub with views of the palms outside, and a backyard swimming pool, with a large terrace accessible from the bedroom and living room are some of the features that took our breath away. A kitchenette with ice machine is on hand for summer drinks, with a walk-in closet to stow away luggage.
Relax and rejuvenate: The spa doors are again a concrete wall, similar to the villas. Once you enter, relax in the lobby with refreshing tea, before you head through a pebbled path outdoors to your treatment room. Jump into the bed for 90 minutes of bliss and you will most likely fall asleep – I did, and rarely do! The techniques, with a combination of the oils and right pressure, put me in a state of lull.
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The gourmet offerings at this resort are outstanding, we kid you not. It's not a statement we throw around commonly at The Fomo List – Mr. T Raf and I are quite the foodies, and won't hesitate to mention on the occasion it does disappoint. Each dish, whether the crab salad followed by freshly prepared red snapper with miso sauce for lunch at Aquario, or the nocturnal set menu at Vinesse, were all fresh, delectable and impeccable. Dinner included a starter of hazelnut falafel, providing the right amount of nuttiness paired with pickled radish, followed by a medium Wagyu ribeye doused in a moreish sauce, and dessert.
Breakfast is an open-layout buffet offering cold cuts, cheese, fresh juices and pastries. Hot dishes like Indian breakfast specialities such as upma along with Arabic and international offerings such as eggs benedict are served, as per your preference.
Book now: Rooms at The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah are available from Dhs1,990 per night, and Dhs5,000 for villas.Visit oberoihotels.com
Need more staycation ideas? Head to Royal Central Hotel or Fairmont Fujairah
#NoMoreFomo – The Oberoi Beach Resort Al Zorah, Ajman is a secluded paradise we absolutely love


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Sunday, May 29, 2016
Florence and Our Beautiful World
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16 comments:
- Davi said...
Happy Happy Birthday Kirsty, sorry that your trip has and unexpected wrinkle but Im sure you will have fun anyways! I hear you are going to meet up with Ros, I know that will be SO much fun! Love you pics especially the heart marshmallow :)
- May 29, 2016 at 12:20 AM
- riitta k said...
Happy belated Birthday wishes! Not been in Venice yet but read Donna Leon's Brunetti-stories... Have a great Sunday!
- May 29, 2016 at 12:52 AM
- Tieva-Design said...
Wishing you a wonderful time in Firenze!
- May 29, 2016 at 5:00 AM
- Ros Crawford said...
What a shame about your accommodation! I can imagine climbing 4 flights too! Lovely photos you are sharing Kirsty... Have fun!
- May 29, 2016 at 5:28 AM
- Julie Tucker-Wolek said...
OH NO!! Sorry to hear about the problems with the no water :( I hope you will still have a good time!! LOVING that photo of you on your birthday!!!!!!!!!!
- May 29, 2016 at 9:14 AM
- Tracy said...
Happy birthday Kirsty!!!
- May 29, 2016 at 9:42 AM
- Contagiously Crafty said...
Oh, happy birthday, Kirsty. I'm sorry to hear your unfortunate lodging circumstances. I'm hoping it turns into one of those colorful stories that you tell fondly for years, how you turned what might be a bad event into fun. Your photo is beautiful and despite no water, you look happy!
I'm enjoying Clare's cappuccino from here! Yum!
- May 29, 2016 at 9:58 AM
- Stella said...
I love your photos; and I guess you ar eon your way to Germany! See you soon!
- May 29, 2016 at 2:46 PM
- Ariadne said...
What great coffee cup photos!I am sorry about the accident in Florence. Is Greece in your itinerary too?AriadnefromGreece!
- May 29, 2016 at 4:29 PM
- Sylvia said...
I have no clue where you are going Kirsty, but so glad you enjoyed Italy on your Birthday! Again Happy Birthday and enjoy your next destination!
- May 30, 2016 at 1:07 AM
hope you can enjoy more of this wonderful town!
- May 30, 2016 at 1:22 AM
- Audrey Pettit said...
LOVE seeing your travel photos! I visited Florence with my family when I was quite young, and I remember the Ponte Vecchio. Such a unique bridge and such a beautiful setting. I'm really sorry about the water pipe incident, though. Hope you still had an awesome birthday!
I'm guessing you're heading to Germany next?
- May 30, 2016 at 9:55 AM
- Sue Lelli said...
What a Wonderful way to spend your birthday! I will be in Florence and Venice in September for the first time! Can't wait - especially after hearing how much you LOVE it!
Sorry about the water pipe though.
Have a FAB rest of your trip!
Happy Birthday!
- May 30, 2016 at 6:07 PM
- Greta said...
What a bummer to have no water, but that's quite the BD picture, Kirsty! Looks like you're having a wonderful trip & the cup is quite beautiful!
- May 30, 2016 at 11:32 PM
- Denise van Deventer said...
Aaaah gorgeous photo's! Stunning! Happy Belated Birthday! I hope you had a stunning day! xx
- June 6, 2016 at 4:00 AM
- Manuela said...
Hello Kirsty,
here are belated Happy Birthday wishes for you and I wish you all the best!
Long time, that I was here, so much to read.... How fun that you could met Ros and Wendy :-) on your travel trip. Hope your time in Europe was/is great :-)
Enjoy your time
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AyurBay located on Nellikunnu beach is dedicated to the wellness of its guests. Travellers here not only enjoy the serene beaches but are also treated with Ayurvedic therapies, which are curative as well as preventive.
The setting is picturesque and the interiors are traditionally decorated, featured with modern amenities.
Yoga gurus lead through perfect morning while chefs serve delicious dishes. Food can be enjoyed in the open air as well as enclosed dining area. Lifeguards are always present at the beach to guide the guests through tempestuous sea. One can relax on the reclining cots at the balcony and enjoy the refreshing breeze.
It is 4kms from Kovalam Beach. Trivandrum Airport is 20kms north, and Trivandrum Railway Station is 14kms north to the resort. The resort is well connected by buses from Kerala.
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Medicus Ayurbay Resorts is the name of the clinic for the whole hearted dedication towards wellness of the guests through Ayurveda. It has been awarded Green Leaf by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.
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Term 1 2019
Activ8 Term 1 2019 dates:
Feb 4 Monday – classes resume
March 11 Monday – Canberra Day – no classes
April 10 Wednesday – last class of term.
Juniors 6-7pm, Youth/Adults 7-8pm – Monday and Wednesday. New and returning students always welcome.
Activ8 Martial Arts Term 3 2018
23 July – Monday – Classes restart
August TBA Black Belt and senior class
22 August – Wednesday Tip Grading – in class
September TBA Black Belt and senior class
26 September – Wednesday, end of term 3
Activ8 Martial Arts training dates for Term 2 2018
Activ8 Martial Arts training dates for Term 2 2018 are:
1/4 – Monday Term 2 starts
28/5 – Monday Reconciliation Day Public Holiday, no classes
11/6 – Monday Queens Birthday Public Holiday, no classes
1/7 – Sunday – prospective Grading Day
4/7 – Wednesday, Term 2 ends
All new and returning students welcome. We train Monday and Wednesday evenings during the school term. Junior classes are 6-7pm, Youth/Adult classes from 7-8pm. Send us a message on our Facebook page or pay us visit.
Black-Belt classes for current Black Belts and prospective Black Belts (active Brown Belts) will be advised – check our Facebook page for updates.
We may be running a mid-term grading for some students – these people will be advised at the beginning of term.
Term 1 2018 Training dates and details
Welcome to a new year.
Training dates for Term 1 2018 are:
5/2 – Monday Term 1 starts
12/3 – Monday Canberra Day Public Holiday, no classes
2/4 – Easter Monday, no classes
11/4 – Wednesday, Term 1 ends
All new and returning students welcome. We train Monday and Wednesday evenings during the school term – Our junior classes for go from 6-7pm, and youth/adult classes from 7-8pm.
Term 4 2017 Training dates
Fist Class of term: Monday 9 October
Tip grading: Wednesday 16 November
Grading: Sunday 10 December (To be confirmed)
Last class of term: Wednesday 13 December
Black Belt classes and training opportunities to be announced.
Term 2 2017 dates and details:
Wednesday 26 April – first class of term,
Sunday May 14 1pm-2pm – Black Belt class.
*** Cancelled***
Sunday June 11 1pm-2pm – Black Belt class. ***Cancelled due to long weekend***
Monday 12 June – Public Holiday, no classes .
Sunday 25 June Grading 10am, followed by Black Belt class 1-2pm.
Wednesday 28 June, last class of term,
Training Mondays and Wednesdays (public holidays permitting) juniors 6-7pm, adults (14+) 7-8pm. New students always welcome.
Term 1 2017 dates to remember
After a hot start to the training for 2017 dates are now locked in for the calendar.
5/3/2017 Sunday 1-2pm – Black Belt class, open to Brown Belts looking towards grading.
6/3/2017 Monday – Tip Grading, held in class.
13/3/2017 Monday – Canberra Day public holiday, no training.
2/4/2017 Sunday 1-2pm Black Belt class (no grading this term).
5/4/2017 Wednesday – last class Term 1.
Term 2 starts Wednesday 26/4/2017.


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[COMING SOON! This site will be greatly expanded to cover not just mold illness issues but all areas of How To Be Toxin Free in your body, home, mind, and life. The new site will be at http://www.HowToBeToxinFree.com]
[Please note – although I am posting information that I find generally accurate and helpful, I do not endorse nor recommend with absolute conviction every detail noted on the links, or uploaded from experts. Use your discretion with all advice, even that posted on this blog. I have no financial interest in any of this. I just want to prevent others from becoming ill after exposure to toxic mold. Click around on the different tabs in the menu – there are lots of resources and information to be found!]
I created this blog because, after years of personal experience, research, and communication with experts and others affected by mold issues, there is still more misinformation than not on the Internet. After flooding emergencies, people are desperate for quick help and accurate information. Unfortunately, places like Home Depot or even FEMA sometimes give problematic advice. Just one example is how bleach is often advocated for clean up, even though studies and knowledgeable experts now feel that bleach not only is NOT the most effective, but it can make matters worse on a few levels. (See links for more info on that.)
Since there is a lot of confusion and misinformation about flood clean up and mold prevention and remediation that can actually lead to people getting sick, my hope is to help people quickly find accurate information and resources on properly and safely handling flood clean up and water damage. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of "scams" that happen after massive flooding. Inexperienced companies can do improper work that threatens occupants' health. Or they can overcharge people who are in desperate need of help. I provide links for Do-it-Yourselfers and also tips and links on how to hire an experienced, reputable company.
One of the greatest misunderstandings is the idea that mold needs to be "killed." Mold needs to be REMOVED. Bacteria needs to be killed, but mold contaminated building materials and property should be taken out of a house. Safely. It is not necessary in most situations, nor recommended anymore by cutting edge experts, to use toxic chemicals after flood water, especially when nontoxic disinfectants for bacteria work better (as studies are showing). Hopefully this blog will help prevent people from illness that is sometimes due to the clean up process itself.
There will continue to be disagreement and differing opinions on how to handle water damage and mold issues. This is still not an exact science for multiple reasons, including how every situation is different, and every occupant has different susceptibilities. Also, illness from toxic mold is still not widely understood by the mainstream, although the number of people affected is growing.
This blog also provides information on mold prevention, symptoms and illness from toxic molds, mold testing, more (see MOLD tab).
I will also be posting more information on nontoxic or "less" toxic building products for reconstruction.
There is a list of local resources for Boulder, Colorado, and links for insurance, tax relief, donating, much more. I'm not endorsing any of these referrals, only providing a list so please do your own due diligence, as you should with any of the information on this site.
My overall hope is to prevent improper handling of water damage, or improper remediation, both which can lead to mold issues and health issues. For those who already suffer from toxic mold poisoning, I provide information on where and how to get help.
In the future, I will be adding information on preventing other toxins in your home and life.
(Coming soon…more nontoxic building materials for reconstruction, and documents about clean up and mold from experts, updates on local resources)
Thanks for visiting this site!


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Donald Trump is preparing to revoke more security clearances from officials tied to the Russia investigation, the Washington Post reports.
According to the Washington Post's White House sources briefed on the matter, the president is gearing up to strip more security clearances from officials who have either criticized him or have played a role in the investigation into alleged Russian election meddling. While Trump has fired — or at least threatened to fire — dozens of officials tied to the Russia investigation over the past 19 months, his attacks are reportedly about to intensify.
This latest reportage comes just a day after Trump stripped former CIA director John Brennan of his security clearance. As Vanity Fair reports, the Trump administration initially claimed that Brennan had been fired on the recommendation of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein for mishandling the probe into 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton's email server. This was contradicted by President Trump himself, the president having told a reporter that Brennan had been fired over "this Russia thing," which is, according to the president, "a made-up story."
In response to the firing, John Brennan authored a column for the New York Times, in which the former director of the CIA called Donald Trump's claims of not having colluded with the Russians "hogwash." The president, Brennan wrote, revoked his security clearance in an effort to silence him.
"Mr. Trump clearly has become more desperate to protect himself and those close to him, which is why he made the politically motivated decision to revoke my security clearance in an attempt to scare into silence others who might dare to challenge him."
According to Brennan, it is now "critically important" that Robert Mueller and his team of investigators be allowed to complete the Russia probe.
Analysis: Trump has now fired or threatened most senior officials related to the Russia investigation https://t.co/7TTCfrERH2— Washington Post (@washingtonpost) August 16, 2018
Allegedly, Trump did not get much resistance for firing Brennan from White House staff, since the former CIA director is "widely disliked" in the West Wing.
The Washington Post's most recent bombshell report gives credence to Brennan's claims, especially when put in the context of the sentiment Donald Trump has been publicly expressing — which is seemingly to end the Mueller probe no matter what. The president has repeatedly called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions and other officials to end the probe, calling it a "witch hunt" repeatedly on Twitter amongst other social media platforms.
Donald Trump's continual revocation of security clearances hitherto held by individuals associated with Mueller's Russia investigation is starting to resemble President Nixon's decision to force the firing of Watergate special counsel Archibald Cox according to Benjamin Wittes — a Brookings Institution fellow — in his writing for the Post.
Having revoked Brennan's security clearance, Trump is eager to move against other officials according to the Washington Post. The president has reportedly made a list of people he'd like to strip of clearances.
That list, if it in fact exists, has yet to be made public.


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MIAMI COUNTY — You won't find Kassidy Thompson holed up in her room and sleeping in until noon like a typical teen.
Before the sun has a chance to rise, you'd find the 15 year-old sophomore at Milton-Union High School in the barn each morning before school and even on summer break.
And all that hard work paid off this week at the Miami County Fair.
Thompson won Grand Champion Jr. Fair and Open Show Market Steer with her entry she named "Boss." Thompson has had Boss and her other steer, Diesel, since December. Diesel also fared well at the county fair, winning third overall in junior market steer show.
"I worked really, really hard. That's all I worked on was my steers this summer," Thompson said Wednesday.
"Showing teaches you hard work and responsibility. You have to be responsible, you have to take care of them, keep them alive and work on them. I love showing and meeting new people and spending time with my family."
A typical day of barn work for Thompson starts around 5 a.m. each morning.
"From when we get them (in December) until now, I get up at 5 or 5:30 every morning," she said. "We work them every day. Wash them. Dry them.Work with the show stick on them every day. Then we got to walk sheep and brace them and then walk pigs."
Thompson's success doesn't stop at the steer barn. Thompson won Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Market barrow this week as well.
"I didn't see that coming at all," she said. "I didn't show pigs last year and I missed it and so I did it this year. I just love showing pigs."
Thompson also showed the pair of steers at the Ohio State Fair, capturing second and fourth place in her classes.
Family Tradition
Thompson also captured the "Showman of Showmen" trophy in the steer barn during the fair. Her name joins her oldest sister Kaitlyn, 19, along with her father Dave's name on the traveling trophy.
"This was the first time without my sister in the ring and that was definitely different," she said. "In 'Showman of Showman' I'm usually competing against her, but this year she got to help me instead of competing against me."
When her sister returned home from her freshmen year at University of Kentucky, she stepped in to lend a hand with the barn work and show technique.
"While I was a volleyball she helped me work with them and if I was doing something wrong, she told to fix it," she said. "When she came back from school she helped me, but I was on my own for most of the time."
Thompson said doing the barn work alone taught her more responsibility — which comes with a dash of pride — without her sister's daily help.
"She helped me a lot when she was in 4-H," she said. "I was proud of myself because I know I did most of the work on my animals this year and I did really good."
Thompson was part of the Sale of Champions with her winning steer and market barrow on Wednesday evening. Letting go of the halter after all that hard work still isn't easy, she said.
"It's sad. I'm not ready to get rid of them," she said. "This year is going to be hard because I spent so much time with them."
Thompson won't get much time off after the county fair is over. She'll be back in the barn preparing Diesel for national shows at Kansas City and Louisville, Ky.
"It's what I love doing," she said.
Thompson is a member of the Union Township Meat Producers. She is the daughter of Dave and Tammy Thompson of West Milton.


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SAC Capital portfolio manager sentenced to 3 years
NEW YORK (AP) -- A portfolio manager for one of the nation's largest hedge funds was sentenced on Friday to 3 1/2 years in prison for his insider trading conviction, though a judge cited his overall good character as he showed him leniency.
U.S. District Judge Richard J. Sullivan in Manhattan described Michael Steinberg as generous and thoughtful but said he must go to prison for serious "crimes that go to the heart of what it is to live in an honest society."
Steinberg, 42, was convicted in December of five conspiracy and securities fraud charges related to trades made on two technology stocks, Dell Inc. and Nvidia Corp., between 2007 and 2009. The government said those trades produced illegal profits of at least $1.8 million, which the judge said was "a lot of money to most people." The judge also fined Steinberg $2 million and ordered forfeiture of more than $365,000.
The judge said the "illegal procurement of those gains is something that has to be punished."
The trades were made as Steinberg worked at Stamford, Connecticut-based SAC Capital Advisors. The company, owned by billionaire businessman Steven A. Cohen, last year agreed to pay a record $1.8 billion to settle civil and criminal insider trading charges. Cohen has not been charged criminally but faces civil claims.
Steinberg, who fainted as the jury came out to announce its verdict in December, showed no emotion as the sentence was announced.
Offered a chance to speak before the announcement of the sentence, Steinberg, of Manhattan, declined on the advice of his attorney, Barry Berke, because an appeal is pending before the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
During oral arguments before the appeals court last month, Circuit Judge Barrington Parker questioned lawyers in a related case about Sullivan's decision not to tell jurors that defendants in insider trading cases must know that an insider giving secrets is receiving a personal benefit from the disclosure for him or her to be found guilty. He noted that at least five other trial judges had given the instruction to jurors in other trials.
And Parker called Sullivan the government's "preferred venue," suggesting that prosecutors steered cases toward Sullivan because he ruled differently than other judges on a key issue of law, an accusation prosecutors vehemently denied.
In a written ruling filed late Thursday, Sullivan declined to toss out the jury verdict against Steinberg and defended his jury instructions, saying the way he instructed the jury was supported by rulings the 2nd Circuit has made over the past two decades, including a decision written by Sonia Sotomayor, who now sits on the U.S. Supreme Court.


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Last week was my first What I Ate Wednesday, and I really enjoyed getting to meet new people, so I decided to join up again this week!
8-ish-am : Breakfast : Recycled Photo From Last Week – but it was the same thing
Peanut butter on rice crackers, homemade yogurt with pecans, bananas, coconut, cinnamon. I also had hashbrowns, which I failed to picture.
12pm – Lunch
Potatoes, Stewed Tomatoes, Pinto Beans (all from the cafeteria), and sweet potato soup with chipotle sauce (from home)
Post Lunch Afternoon Slump – A few too many of these were consumed :
Hersey kisses with Almonds, a total drain on the blood sugar…which led to the need for a protein source…
Afternoon Snack Number Two
[Sorry for the blurry picture] Lara Bar Lemon Pound Cake – with protein. Dear Sugar – we need to break up.
6pm-ish – While Prepping Dinner
The Mango. Featured last week in WIAW, but never eaten, until tonight, when I destroyed it.
7pm – Dinner
Tacos with : Rice, Navy Beans, Salsa, Lettuce, Avocado, Tofutti Sour Cream, Mangoes and Chipotle sauce
Vegan/GF Chocolate Chip Cookie. Almost completely eaten before I remembered to snap a picture.
So, those were my eats! I hope you enjoyed them! I can't wait to see yours!
You can catch up with other awesome eats here.
I'll see you guys tomorrow for Thinking Out Loud Thursday!
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Good news for people who like good news: Comedy Bang! Bang! is coming back this Friday at 11p. While the first half of Season 4 just ended, there's no reason to wait and make people suffer from a lack of Scott, Reggie, and big laughs.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt kicks things off when he stops by the show for some quality couch time with Scott, who does his best to try and get JGL to commit to Don Jon 2. It's a noble goal and a worthy deed, but the only way to find out if Scott succeeds and your hopes and prayers of Don Jon 2 hitting theaters in summer 2017 is to tune in to the show on Friday.
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Eight-month-old twins have to sleep in Moses baskets in their rat infested home near Lahinch with their parents and seven young siblings, the High Court was told today (Friday).
Counsel for the Traveller family James O'Reilly (SC) told the court that John and Caroline Sherlock and their nine children had been living in unhealthy, deplorable and dangerous temporary accommodation at Carrowgar, Lahinch, for the past three years.
Mr Justice Henry Abbott granted the family leave to seek an order directing Clare County Council to provide them with suitable accommodation under the Traveller Accommodation Programme.
Judge Abbott also directed the local authority to carry out an assessment of the family's circumstances. He allowed the Sherlocks leave to seek an injunction requiring the county council to take such measures as are necessary to provide them with suitable and permanent accommodation.
One of the grounds on which leave for a judicial review was sought and granted was based on a Statement of Recognition of the Traveller Community as an Ethnic Group made in Dáil Éireann by the then Taoiseach Enda Kenny on March 1 last.
Mr O'Reilly told the court that the Traveller Accommodation Programme 2014 to 2018 purported to provide accommodation appropriate to the needs of the Travelling community in general and prospective tenants in particular. He said the council had failed to provide his clients with permanent accommodation.
John and Caroline, both born and reared in County Clare, jointly in a sworn affidavit told the court about the "significant rat infestation" and other health hazards including the seepage upwards of sewage through the surrounding grounds of their home. There was a significant influx of insects into the property.
They said their family, ranging from babies to teenagers, were forced to sleep in inappropriate conditions, which meant they had no privacy.
Judge Abbott, granting the family leave to legally challenge the local authority's failure to provide appropriate housing, expressed surprise that an assessment of their circumstances had to date not been carried out by the council.
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(CNN) -- Jose Mourinho has admitted that he is likely to take over at Real Madrid, in an attempt to become the first coach in history to win the Champions League with three different clubs.
In the aftermath of Inter Milan's 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday, Mourinho made a point of going over to the Inter fans, appearing to wave goodbye to them in the process, and the Portuguese later confirmed to reporters that he is expecting to be at the Santiago Bernabeu on a more regular basis next season.
Although Manuel Pellegrini continues to be coach of Real, speculation surrounding Mourinho's probable appointment intensified in the days leading up to the Champions League final -- and the former Chelsea manager finally revealed that all the speculation had been true.
"The 2004 Champions League was my last game for Porto and this will almost certainly be my last game for Inter," Mourinho told Italian TV station RAI.
World Sport blog: Mourinho will bring magic to Madrid
"I want another challenge in my career. I want to become the only coach to win the Champions League with three different clubs.
"It's not definite that I'll go but I want new risks, new experiences, and now is the moment to decide."
Although he stopped short of saying he will definitely be charge in of Real Madrid next season, Mourinho then added: "I don't know the (Madrid) project yet, so I have to hear the project, but at the moment I am not the coach of Real Madrid; I am the coach of Inter and a very proud coach of Inter.
"Inter remains an option and I have a fantastic family here, but Real is the best option I have. The percentage of me leaving is higher than that of staying."
"Madrid is an enormous club, a club that wants the same as me; I want to win, I want to feel important, I want to keep winning."
Real Madrid have been forced to play second fiddle to Spanish rivals Barcelona in recent seasons -- going out of the Champions League at the last 16 stage six years in a row and winning just two trophies in seven seasons.


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Growing Employee Happiness
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Liz Smith, Assurance President, was recently interviewed by Chicago Creative Space for her impressive leadership skills in keeping a happy company culture. She knows any organization is only as good as its people. Therefore, the happiness of Assurance employees will always be the prime focus in her strategic vision.
She highlights 5 strategic necessities for growing employee happiness:
- Share Your Vision- The more clearly you articulate your mission, the more emphatically everyone will rally around it.
- There's Always Room To Grow- Make sure employees understand their opportunity for career development and how they can actualize it.
- Soliciting Feedback Isn't Enough- Hear what employees want, then implement a concrete strategy responding to their needs.
- First-class Benefits- If you don't have a great benefits package, you're not a competitive employer. No amount of office nerf balls can change that!
- Compelling Culture- Attain the trifecta of engagement, intelligence and fun, and people will always want to work for you.
Click below to watch the full video with all of the tips needed for growing employee happiness.
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You've worked hard — it's time to celebrate! We can't wait to see you on campus for the Scholarship Celebration. This page will be regularly updated with important information regarding the Celebration as the event approaches. Please find instructions and other details to help you arrange your trip.
The New York State Thruway (Interstate Route 90) is 25 miles to the north. Route 17 (the Southern Tier Expressway and the future I-86) is approximately 50 miles to the south. Route I-81 is 30 miles to the east.
From the New York State Thruway and traveling West
Exit at Weedsport (#40); make a right onto Route 34 south to Auburn; make a right onto Routes 5 & 20 west and a left onto Route 326 to the village of Union Springs; turn left on local Route 90 to Aurora.
From the New York State Thruway and traveling East
Exit at Waterloo (#41); turn right at the tollbooth and turn left again onto Route 318. Make a left onto Routes 5 & 20 east; then a right onto local Route 90 through the villages of Cayuga and Union Springs to Aurora.
From Route 17/ Interstate 86 and traveling West
Take I-81 to Homer exit (#12); make a right at the end of the exit ramp onto Route 281 north; a left onto Route 90 (very soon after turning onto Route 281); take local 90 to Aurora (approximately 40 miles).
From Route 17/ Interstate 86 and traveling East
Exit at Route 13 (#54) north to Ithaca; exit off of Route 13 onto Route 34 north to Lansing; make a left onto Route 34B; make another left onto Route 90 in King Ferry; nine miles to Aurora.
View the Wells College Campus Map (PDF).
This agenda is tentative and subject to change. Check back often for updates.
8:30 - 9 a.m. Registration
9 a.m. Welcome to Wells
9:15 - 9:45 a.m. Getting Ready for College Life: Discussion and Q&A with the Provost and College Dean
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. Campus Tour
10:30 - 11:15 Campus Life Activities
*10:30 - 11:15 Welcome to the Wells Family: A Conversation with Current Wells Parents & Alumni
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Lunch featuring the Whirligigs (student a capella group)
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Academic & Campus Life Social
1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Classroom Experience (sign up for classes below!)
*1:30 - 2 p.m. A Conversation About Financial Aid and Using the Globe
2:45 Wrap-up
3:15 Choose Your Own Wells Adventure (optional)
*parents and guests only
You will be able to participate in one class during the Celebration. Choose your favorite from the list below and sign up! Space is limited, so register today to reserve a seat.
If you and your guests are driving to campus, please park anywhere there is designated parking on campus, other than handicapped spots. Follow signage to the Woods Lot, where parking options are best. There will also be staff available to assist you with locating parking spaces.
If you have guests accompanying you for the Celebration, there are a variety of accommodations available off-campus. Below are some options in Aurora, where Wells College is located, as well as neighboring towns such as King Ferry (8 miles away), Auburn (18 miles away), and Ithaca (25 miles away).
Annie's Guest House
Comfortable and convenient guest house on Main Street in Aurora
Aurora MainStays
Freshly renovated, comfortable and convenient guest houses on Main Street in Aurora
Inns of Aurora
Elegant, historic lodgings offering four distinctive properties, each with its own character
Homer Wilson House
A converted Greek Revival style home in King Ferry that features three guest rooms, each with a private bath. The innkeepers are graduates of the Culinary Institute of America – they prepare fresh gourmet breakfast daily
Hilton Garden Inn
A modern hotel in downtown Auburn, minutes away from the Ward W. O'Hara Agricultural Museum or Waterloo Premium Outlets
*Holiday Inn
Just off Routes 5 and 20 and near Owasco Lake, this Holiday Inn is conveniently located to local businesses and popular attractions in the Finger Lakes area. *Mention that you are visiting Wells College for an event to receive a discount!
Inn at the Finger Lakes
Near historical, cultural and recreational points of interest including Skaneateles Lake, Owasco Lake, Harriet Tubman House and William Seward House
Wicher Garden B&B
An artistically unique and comfortable getaway that offers four-course country breakfast
Econo Lodge
Near the Ithaca-Tompkins Regional Airport and many shops and restaurants
Quality Inn
Near the Ithaca Falls Natural Area and Ithaca Commons Shopping District
Meadow Court Inn
In the heart of downtown Ithaca, near Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Ithaca Commons Shopping District


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Summer Salary
In accordance with University policy, eligible faculty members may receive additional compensation for work performed during the coming summer months. The summer period is considered to be a total of 57 working days (19 days = one summer ninth). The compensable summer services dates for this year will be June 1, 2017 through August 18, 2017.
Eligible Title Series
Professor, Acting Professor, Adjunct Professor, Visiting Professor, Lecturer and Senior Lecturer with Security of Employment or Potential Security of Employment.
Academic-Year Appointees (9-month)
Summer compensation from all sources, including Summer Session, may not exceed 3/9ths of the annual base salary.
Fiscal Year Appointees
May receive additional compensation for work performed during his/her vacation period. A corresponding number of accrued vacation days must be deducted. Compensation may not exceed 1/11th of the annual base salary.
Summer salary supported by extramural funds is limited in each case by the terms of the supporting contract or grant and in accordance with granting agency policy. Employing units and principal investigators bear responsibility for determining that the proposed summer employment is in compliance with contract or grant terms and that appropriate approvals are secured in advance of service.
Faculty who work on federal grants or contracts may be subject to compensation limits that are imposed by granting agencies. If applicable, these salary caps supersede University regulations. For example, see grants for salary cap information applicable to National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards.
For academic-year faculty, summer salary is subject to a mandatory 3.5 percent pretax employee contribution to the Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) and a 3.5 percent matching employer contribution from the extramural award or other fund source.
Effective November 1, 2016, prospective Summer Salary Benefit (SSB) contributions for academic appointees who perform summer teaching, research or administrative service, are made to the Tax-Deferred 403(b) Plan (403(b) Plan) instead of to the Defined Contribution Plan (DC Plan). Past SSB contributions (and related investment earnings) will remain in the DC Plan. The redirection of mandatory SSB contributions to the 403(b) plan will not reduce the contribution limit for an academic appointee's voluntary contributions to the 403(b) Plan.
Summer compensation is paid on the monthly pay cycle and is included with the faculty member's regular salary.
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Remembering who you are
Where you come from
And the shape of all the things.
I Am. Noccan Kani. Ham Sa. So Ham. Sat Nam.
"Nature is written in that great book which ever is before our eyes — I mean the universe — but we cannot understand it if we do not first learn the language and grasp the symbols in which it is written. The book is written in mathematical language, and the symbols are triangles, circles and other geometrical figures, without whose help it is impossible to comprehend a single word of it; without which one wanders in vain through a dark labyrinth." ~ Galileo Galilei


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This page lists currently available recycling routes in UK and Europe for typical waste streams from the composites industry. As you look through, please consider how your organisation can
- Reduce waste
- Use recycled material
- Design with a circular economy in mind.
We all need to work together to make our industry more circular.
If you find information here to be out of date or incorrect, please contact us. Please note that company links on this page are provided for information and Composites UK cannot formally endorse these. Please carry out your own checks to see if the service provided is suitable for your business.
Cured composite waste is not 'hazardous' and production waste can use the EWC Code: 04 02 09 'wastes from composite materials (impregnated textile, elastomer, plastomer)', though several other waste codes may be used. Wastes containing uncured resin are typically deemed hazardous. Large volumes of glass fibre waste with no organic resin can in some cases be disposed of as aggregate, which is not subject to landfill tax.
Carbon Fibre Composite Waste
ELG Carbon Fibre, West Midlands, UK
ELG Carbon Fibre was the world's first commercial carbon fibre recycler. They can take dry fibre, pre-preg and cured laminate waste. More info on collection, disposal and certification for recycling here. The waste is converted into the Carbiso range of products including chopped and milled fibre, oversized tow and non-woven mats. Other products using recycled carbon fibre, including injection moulding compounds, are in development.
Glass Fibre Composite Waste
Currently the following options exist:
- In house recycling – there may be ways you can recycle some of your GRP waste in-house, particularly if you use a spray-up or casting process. Grinding to fine filler is a proven route but is difficult to achieve economically. Ecowolf (Florida, USA) provides equipment for incorporating GRP regrind in spray up processes. Conenor (Finland) provides advice / R&D services for multilayer extrusion which can incorporate GRP regrind.
- Cement kiln (Recycling/recovery) – Mixes shredded composite parts / offcuts with other waste to feed into cement kilns. Organic resin is burnt for energy, inorganic components become feedstock for cement. CFRP can also be treated this way but recycling is preferable. Check with your waste management contractor, or Agecko can arrange this. Neocomp in Germany (formerly operated by Zajons) promotes this process specifically for the composites industry.
- Energy recovery – Several of our members are now sending GRP waste for energy recovery. Your waste management company may be able to do this. The glass and filler will go to ash, but in some cases the bottom ash from incinerators is recycled rather than landfilled. You may want to ask whether the incinerator bottom ash (IBA) will be recycled (as aggregate or in building products) or landfilled, and whether the waste is being exported for incineration overseas.
- Landfill – Most GRP waste still goes to landfill
Waste Management Consultancy
Agecko UK Ltd
Agecko is a waste management consultant who works with several Composites UK members. Agecko will undertake a waste audit to look at the waste your business produces and determine the maximum recyclable solution. They also provide the equipment and containers such as balers and shredders which facilitate this. Its solutions include energy recovery/cement kiln recycling for GRP waste.
Composites Contact: Natan Elfassy
Downsizing large structures
Reciclalia (Spain) has developed the Constrictor, a truck-mounted solution for cleanly downsizing large composite structures, such as wind turbine blades, at any location. See video.
Dry Fibres
Large volumes of glass fibre waste with no organic resin can in some cases be disposed of as aggregate, which is not subject to landfill tax.
Aptec, Co Durham
Aptec can recycle aramid fibres of which they process over 100t/yr. They can also process other fibres as a service, e.g. chopping, carding, spinning, needlepunching, silenced fillings, friction materials reinforcement, etc. See Fibre Recycling and Processing.
Chemicals and Solvent Recycling
Bowden Chemicals Ltd, Altrincham nr Manchester
Bowden specialises in handling redundant chemical stocks that can be expensive to destroy. They can also arrange recovery and recycling of many solvents, which can be returned or not as you need.
Magnum Venus Products Europe, West Midlands, UK
Supply recycling systems for acetone and other solvents.
Drums, IBCs and Other Packaging
Packaging Reuse & Disposal Services, Manchester
Disposal & recycling of contaminated and hazardous packaging, as well as plastic and cardboard/paper. Sales of reconditioned packaging and drums.
Pack Care Ltd (the Industrial Packaging division of WasteCare Group) has specialised for many years in the reconditioning of IBCs, plastic drums, kegs and contaminated plastics. With the recent purchase of the UK's only thermal treatment facility (at Avonmouth), this now enables PackCare to provide a one-stop shop for all types of highly contaminated steel packaging in a range of sizes.
PackCare can provide a nationwide collection service from manufacturers' clients, on their behalf, through myWaste.
Silicone Release Papers and Polymer Films
Techlan, Swansea
Techlan recycle rolls of used silicone release paper from prepreg manufacture. Its innovative cleaning process enables the release paper to be cleaned and reused into various markets, including several Composites UK members. If you use silicone release paper in your processes, this recycled release paper will be a cost effective alternative and provide improved environmental benefits over a virgin paper.
Techlan also purchases prime grade materials that may be surplus to requirements, or quality rejected. Products of particular interest for Techlan to purchase are siliconised films, siliconised papers and uncoated polyester films. Other items would also be considered.
Consumable Materials
Plaswire, Newry, N Ireland
Plaswire can take nylon breather fabric without contamination with other textiles such as PTT, PET and other materials. PET textile baled, free of contaminants. Films - PE, PP, PTFE. Maskant from acid etching process (2017).
The company is working on solutions for nylon and PET vacuum bagging materials and other consumable waste from our industry. Please contact Plaswire for details, acceptable levels of contamination, etc.


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Due to recent events, John Gildard, head of Marist Security,
has announced that the penalty for illegal parking will now be more severe.
Previously, a parking ticket resulted in a $25 fine. Now, however, the
perpetrator will be forced to pay a $400 fine, and will have to sign their
vehicle over to Marist Security.
"I wish I didn't have to do this," said Gildard. "But these
little fuckers don't understand how serious it is to park illegally. I mean,
what if someone with a legitimate pass wants to park in the exact spot where
someone is parked illegally, but they can't because the spot's full? Next thing
you know, Mr. Legitimate has to look for another spot when BAM, a semi hits him
going 95 mph in the parking lot. True story. These illegal parking jobs are
causing hundreds of deaths like this every day."
Students, however, are a bit skeptical of Gildard and the
security team. "How the fuck does someone get hit going 95 mph in a parking
lot?" asked one logical student, Joseph DiMarco.
"We're just looking out for the safety of the Marist College
campus," said Gildard. "It's my duty. When I swore allegiance to my country, I
swore to protect people. And if that means that I have to tackle a student into
the sidewalk and bust his face open because he jaywalked, so be it."


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While watching Game of Thrones, I couldn't help but imagine many of the cast as certain characters made famous in the 80s.
I know I'm not the only one who thought of Atreyu as Daenerys took to the skies on the back of Drogon. However, she's not alone in her likeness to a classic 80's reference.
May I present to you my very favorite blog post I've ever written; the re-imagining of Game of Thrones Season 5 characters as 80's icons.
Ever in love with the leading lady, Jorah Mormont is Pretty in Pink's Duckie.
As the one who actually gets to be her lover (and who takes down anyone in his way on the rise to power), Daario is Bud Fox from Wall Street.
Tyrion Lannister is Alf. Yep, I said it. It's not just because of his size. Despite the problems and inconveniences Alf brings to his family's lives, they grow to love him.
Plus, they both easily adapt to new surroundings and always have the best wisecracks.
While Brienne of Tarth comes off as a beast of a warrior, we know she's a softie when it really comes down to it. That's why I liken her to William "The Refrigerator" Perry.
She may be large but she's no dumb cookie.
Quickly learning to become a compulsive liar, Arya, while not a basket case, IS a reclusive outcast.
The Breakfast Club's Allison Reynolds is her soul sister.
As for Arya's real sister, Sansa is most like "The Princess" Claire. The red hair helps, of course, but let's not even go there with the pristine virgin thing.
It was difficult to find an 80's character as evil as Ramsay Bolton. The best I can do is Johnny from Karate Kid, as Ramsay's pops is most definitely akin to John Kreese.
Brainwashed by the mini Bolton, Reek is a lot like Ferris Bueller's most loyal follower Cameron Frye. He tries to stand up to Ferris, but then this happens:
"He'll keep calling me, he'll keep calling me until I come over. He'll make me feel guilty. This is uh… This is ridiculous. OK, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go, I'll go. What – I'LL GO. Shit."
Now let's talk about how Sansa ended up in this predicament to begin with. It's that damn Little Finger's fault.
Always in search of the best deal, Star Wars smuggler Lando Calrissian is his dopelganger.
Jon Snow is the best around. Nothing's gonna ever bring him down.
After some tough training, this bastard grew to become the leader of the Night's Watch. And while we've witnessed him take out creepy ass White Walkers, we've also seen him show his enemies mercy, much like Daniel Larusso.
Samwell Tarly is Barf from Spaceballs. Honestly, this choice is simply for the fact that I wanted to include Barf. Nothing more, nothing less.
The White Walker leader (whoever that may be at the time) is One Eyed Willie and his squad is the equivalent of a band of pirates.
Actually, they could be Goonies. After all, Goonies never say die!
Aemon Targaryn is the all knowing Maester of Castle Black, much like Fraggle Rock's Marjory the Trash Heap.
If ever there was a momma you wanted to throw from a train, it's Cersei Lannister.
Enough said.
"The King Slayer" comes off as a bad dude, but he's noble at heart, which makes him just like Anakin Skywalker.
Though he really needs to get to telling those kids he is their father (insert Vader breath here).
And here's one of those kids now. Without Cersai's guidance, King Tommen can't even leave his room. What a momma loving geek!
Plus, before Margaery threw herself at him, he'd never bagged a babe. He is not a stud.
Margaery Tyrell made sure Sansa got the boot so she could marry King Joffrey. After his demise she set her sights on kid brother Tommen who she took great pleasure in seducing.
Sounds a lot like Pamela from Teen Wolf.
As a bodyguard and enforcer, Bronn is a lot like Mr. T.
Don't give him no backtalk, sucka!
A lord of destruction looking to conquer Castle Grayskull?
Yeah, that sounds familiar. Asshole.
This freak just can't be tamed. Give this Priestess of the Lord of Light an inch, she'll take your first born.
She is one hungry, hungry hippo.
More than just the Hand of the King, Davos is gentle, wise and knowledgeable just like Papa Smurf.
Pretty sure even Papa Smurf couldn't whip up an elixir strong enough to get Stannis out of the trouble he's in though.
Oh, Shireen. Poor Shireen. She was not invincible! Billie Jean may have likened herself to Joan of Arc but it was Shireen whose story line actually went up in in flames.
Fair is most definitely not fair!
Did we miss someone. Do you have a better idea for 80's icons who align with these characters. Please comment below or tweet us.


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Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Does It Run: 1972 Chevrolet Nova
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5 comments:
"powered by a 307 cubic inch small block Turbo-Fire V8 that was rated at 1130 horsepower (SAE net) and 230 ft-lbs of torque." 1130 horsepower, dang son lets go hunting GTRs...ReplyDelete
Just add $100,000 of bolt-onsReplyDelete
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- AnonymousAugust 2, 2016 at 8:51 AM
Although a lack of forethought on GM's part at the time meant that it did not sell so well in Central and South America, where the name given to the car means 'don't go'.ReplyDeleteReplies
totally bogus urban legend that gets repeated endlessly. Seriously, check it out on snopes.com. if you think about it, it makes zero sense, especially since the Nova name was resurrected in the mid-80's for their toyota/chevrolet partnership model. Do you really think GM made the same mistake twice?Delete
Wow my 307 was missing 1000 hp no wonder it was a dog.....License plate say's it all RAGReplyDelete
All kidding aside like this year Nova not a fan of tan color.
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text: Russian Prime Minister Dimitry Medvedev met Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel last week in Israel [Dmitry Astakhov/EPA] An Israeli minister who decided to give a drone as a gift to visiting Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev came under fire after it emerged it may contain sensitive technology. Israeli Agriculture Minister Uri Ariel gave Medvedev a tour of a research centre last week and reportedly asked him if he wanted the drone on display there as a gift after the Russian premier took an interest in it. Footage broadcast on Israeli television showed Medvedev enjoying himself flying the drone with its remote control. Israel's drone gift to Medvedev could lead to trouble with US - and Russia https://t.co/l7NiuiV7vG pic.twitter.com/Qv6KhlWfKp — Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) November 15, 2016 Medvedev accepted the gift - but it was not clear whether Ariel was allowed to give it away. Israeli media reported on Tuesday that not only was the drone worth as much as $50,000, but it also may have contained technology not meant to be shared. The drone was made by Spanish company Alpha Unmanned Systems, while its thermal camera was from US company Flir, the Jerusalem Post reported. There were also reports that Medvedev did not receive the remote control or the thermal camera with the drone. READ MORE: US drone revelations - Meaningful or business as usual? Haaretz newspaper reported that staff at the Volcani Centre, which carries out agricultural research, had so far refused to give the components away. People & Power - Israel's drone dealers Ariel's ministry issued a statement acknowledging that the drone was given to Medvedev, but said the gift had been approved by "the relevant professional officials". The ministry will quickly purchase a new drone to replace it, the statement said - though some pointed out that this would have to come at the taxpayers' expense. The Movement for Quality Government in Israel called for Ariel to pay for the drone from his own pocket. Opposition politicians slammed Ariel's largesse. READ MORE: Inside the CIA's Secret Drone War Nachman Shai, of the opposition Zionist Union, said that the minister from the far-right Jewish Home had been duped into handing "knowledge and technologies to the wrong countries". Stav Shaffir, a politician also from the Zionist Union, called for Ariel's resignation. The Volcani Centre and Israel's foreign ministry refused to comment. Technology look-ahead: Drones continue to impact in 2016 SOURCE: News Agencies Israel Russia Drones Science & Technology Politics


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McQUEEN AT LE MANS
Steve McQueen image from the movie "Le Mans", screen printed on 100% Organic Cotton Knit T shirt. Considered by many to be the difinitive race movie, this image, licensed by Paramount Movie / CBS Home Entertainment, shows the great driver, not the actor. McQueen won his first major race in Santa Barbara in 1958 and followed his driving stint during the making of the movie Le Mans, with a competitive race at Sebring.
Steve was also a world class off road motorcycle competitor who, driving his Triumph TR6 Motorcycle was part of the 1964 ISDT U.S. Team. This T Shirt is made of soft, organic cotton, printed and finished in the USA using environmentally approved discharged inks.


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Although the company names sound similar, Unpackd and Unpakt are two very different services that share a common goal — to make moving easier for busy New Yorkers. The husband and wife team behind Unpackd will unpack and style your new pad for you while you're at work, while you can tell Unpakt what you're moving and where you're going, and the service will give you a detailed list of recommended professional movers.
Lauren and John-Morgan Bush conceived the idea for Unpackd during a cocktail party this past July after moving back to New York City. They believe no one actually likes the process of moving, and often boxes will remain unpacked tucked away in closets or hallways long after a move.
What if, they wondered, you could go out and come back home later to find all your stuff unpacked and set up for you?
"We're not fancy-pants designers," John-Morgan Bush told DNAinfo. "We're just real people who put your living space together quickly and affordably so you can enjoy your home."
Their style, described by Lauren as "eclectic," will cost you anywhere from $200 for a simple room, like a bedroom in a pad shared by roommates, to upwards of $1,000 for an entire apartment style make-over.
"You're fabulous and everyone should know it when they walk through your door," reads the Unpackd website.
The process of finding a reliable, reputable, and professional mover takes a lot of patience and research. Unpakt wants to make it less time consuming by being more just a comparison site for moving companies but a tool to plan, compare, book and manage your move efficiently and smoothly, according to its website.
Launched in 2012, Unpakt was created specifically after its creator Sharone Ben-Harosh observed first-hand all the difficulties involved in finding a quality moving company.
Users customize their upcoming move on the Unpakt website and get price quotes from Unpakt-recommended moving companies.
Details like the starting and ending locations, approximate size of the move — from one item, a few items to a full 3,000 square foot multi-bedroom apartment — provide a baseline for estimating the cost of the move.
Users can then customize how many commonly moved items — like lamps, tables, desks — are being moved, and even the number of boxes to finalize the move's cost.
Users can also opt to have their stuff professionally packed and "unpakt" for an added cost, though this is not a design service similar to Unpackd, just a traditional emptying of boxes in appropriate rooms
Unpakt move prices are guaranteed not to have hidden or additional fees, and users can alter the moving inventory right up until the day of the move.
Movers are paid directly by Unpakt once a move has been successfully completed and the customer is satisfied.


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If you've ever used real estate as collateral for a loan, you were likely required to have the property appraised. Understanding how a land lender uses an appraisal is important for you since it will influence…
Different approaches to value land.
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Our college are internationally recognized for their pioneering analysis and contributions to business management. All through, students will be required to effectively talk and report their progress with their project, and make use of the advice and steering supplied by an applicable project supervisor. The Lincoln Enterprise School is predicated in the David Chiddick building alongside Lincoln Regulation Faculty. The building gives students with instructing and studying house including lecture theatres, workshop rooms, an IT/language lab and a mooting chamber, together with places to satisfy and eat with friends and staff.
There's additionally a extremely attention-grabbing report on the results of the SERU 2016 survey , which stands for the Student Expertise within the Analysis College. A consortium of peer colleges administered this survey, so that you might be able to access the SERU survey for different colleges on your listing. Of course, ensure that to test the percentage of students who accomplished the survey at each institution. At UVA, 30% filled it out, which I consider is a pretty good return charge for a survey.
The Financial Times website online – international and enterprise information with a British taste. ( Chinese language ) Professors and college students go to the FT Training Portal for subscription data. A great example is all California governors blithely ignoring the constitutional requirements for appointments to the Board of Regents, with the consent of the college's officers. We needn't have such low requirements for our officials, and we mustn't.
In India, for instance, the brightest younger graduates dream to land jobs as government's civil servants (being one of the crucial coveted, revered, safe, and rewarded vacations in that nice country). And the brightest Indian typically reside their dream by excelling in written choice exams, tough interview regimes, and surviving fierce competition against peers. In Britain, recruitment into civil service is thru extremely competitive written exams, with very few openings every year. Even young John Maynard Keynes with a BA top quality in mathematics from Cambridge could not make it first time into a UK treasury job, as he was crushed by his Cambridge classmate. Keynes needed to cope with different employment as a lowly statistics clerk in East India Firm, before quitting to embark on constructing his illustrious educational career that later turned him right into a world renown economist, with a school of thought after his name.
A holder of a Canada Analysis Chair in Heritage, Laurier Turgeon is a full professor in the Department of History at Université Laval. From 1994 to 2000, he was director of CELAT (Interuniversity Center for Studies on Letters, Arts and Traditions). Turgeon has gained international recognition through international publications on intangible cultural heritage, and has participated in quite a few worldwide symposia. He strives to spotlight the dynamic character of cultural heritage, tangible and intangible, and the challenges of ethnological research in the present context of globalization.


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Archive for February 7, 2011
Another New/Old Video of Robert Pattinson on the Set of Remember Me – June 22, 2009 2 comments
New/Old Fan Pics of Robert Pattinson at the Remember Me Premiere 2 comments
Here are some new/old pictures of Robert Pattinson at the Remember Me premiere.
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Old/New Pics of Robert Pattinson at the New Moon Fan Event in London 5 comments
Here are some old/new pics of Robert Pattinson at the New Moon fan event in London. To see pics of Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner click here. Some of these look a little familiar.
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"Water For Elephants" Movie Tie-In Now Featured On Algonquin Books Official Site Leave a comment
Bel Ami Movie Book Cover Tie-In & Movie Posters To Be Released 2 comments
The book tie in will be release in the UK on 4 August 2011. Click HERE to order your copy now!
Vote for Robert Pattinson as Glamour UK's "Man of the Year" 3 comments
'Water for Elephants' Nominated in Logo.tv's NewNowNext Awards Leave a comment
'Water for Elephants' is listed on the online voting ballot as a nominee for 'Next Must-See Movie'