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Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars
yield: 12 bars
gluten-free, sugar-free, soy-free, (almost) raw
1 1/2 cups walnuts, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups dates, pitted
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups oats
3 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp flax seeds
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Mix together dates, walnuts, and salt and in a food processor until fairly smooth (some texture is fine). Add 1/2 cup oats and blend until oats are broken up.
Remove dough from food processor and place in medium bowl. Add the rest of the oats and all remaining ingredients. Stir together until everything is well combined.
Press into the bottom of the baking dish. Let set up in refrigerator at least an hour before slicing. Store in refrigerator and enjoy as breakfast or midday snack throughout the week.
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The Tax Relief Act provides an incentive through 2012 that may benefit those participating at the breeding stock sales this fall. A $125,000 Expense Allowance is in place for purchase of new or used property. In the case of breeding stock sales, broodmares (both in-foal and barren) and racing prospects may qualify for the incentive as used property. Weanlings are not eligible. Click on the links below to learn more.
- Summary of incentives (two-page printable flyer)
- Incentive example sheet (one-page printable flyer)
In 2013, the Expense Allowance is scheduled to be lowered to $25,000.
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MLB roundup: Dodgers plan to go after
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(The Sports Xchange) — The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to go "all
out" in an effort to sign Japanese star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka,
according to USA Today.
The news comes two days after Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti
tweeted Wednesday that the team is in the "feeling out process" with
Tanaka's agent.
The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox reportedly were scheduled to
meet with Tanaka this week. The right-hander is in Chicago with his
agent Casey Close, according to Sportsnet. Tanaka is touring
major-league cities.
Suitors are lining up for a shot at landing the 25-year-old, who
went 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 212 innings last season for the Rakuten
Golden Eagles in Japan. Other teams mentioned as possible
destinations include the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners and Arizona
Jan. 24 is the deadline for teams to pay a $20 million posting fee
to the Golden Eagles. Tanaka is likely to command a major-league
contract that will exceed $100 million.
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—The New York Yankees designated veteran outfielder Vernon Wells
for assignment, multiple media outlets reported.
Wells, 35, confirmed the team cut ties with him through Twitter.
He is still owed $21 million for 2014: $18.6 million by the Los
Angeles Angels and $2.4 million by the Yankees.
—The Yankees signed left-handed pitcher Matt Thornton to a
two-year contract, the team announced.
Thornton, 37, went 0-4 with a 3.74 ERA in 60 appearances in 2013
with the Chicago White Sox and Boston Red Sox.
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Doers of the Word Ministries proudly presents Reimagine Santa Rosa County, an event in which a communnity can help another community to boost the impoverished by coming together and serve one another.
Linda English, administrator of Doers of the Word Ministries, says this community effort is all about doing what Jesus wants us to be about. She says all of the churches, businesses, organizations and schools that have bonded together in such a way to help people in need is a testimony of what God wants His children to be doing, serving one another.
English also says many organizations and businesses are giving away free stuff, including clothing and food.
The next Reimagine event will be March 29 in Warrington at Lexington Terrace Park.
Want to go? The event is Saturday, January 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at East Milton Elementary School
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I've about reached the point in believing that we have no chance in securing our personal information technology assets (home network, computer, mobile phone, tablet) etc.
There are simple steps we can all take to secure our equipment and network, but they are likely just not enough. I've done several communications sessions with family and friends and others to discuss how they can best protect their equipment. I wrote about that on my security page. I just keep reading about more risks, threats and how organized those who want in are and what capabilities they are bringing to bear to get access where they don't belong.
Is it time to start disconnecting more? Should we have a computer at home that only occasionally is connected to the network, even if that helps at all? Updates now require network connections so it is almost unavoidable.
Keep all the firmware and software up-to-date on all our devices and that requires network connectivity again. But are all these updates secure, tested and safe? Of course they aren't all safe. We are unsafe with the flaws in our existing devices and we are unsafe with the updates that add more flaws or new flaws. What to do?
Maybe a simple mobile phone that only does calls and text messages? But that can be hijacked and listened to as 60 minutes has told us.
All our technology (Watch, tablet, laptops, Kindle, Apple TV, Netflix, etc.) require network connectivity. What to do?
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I want to watch Stranger Things on Netflix and that requires a lot of technology on my end be up-to-date and working. What to do?


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A recent article in the Washington Post by David Nakamura stated President Obama might be considering a visit to Hiroshima Japan as part of his self-proclaimed nonproliferation campaign.
While we can understand the symbolism, we respectfully ask "President Apology" not to apologize for the atomic bombs use to help end World War 2 sooner rather than later.
The simple fact is the United States was trying to end a war in which it never wanted to participate. However, the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on Sunday, December 7th, 1941 changed everything. In fact, history shows we received two for the price of one as Japan's ally, Germany, declared war on the United States the next day.
In reality, the United States' use of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima and Nagasaki saved many more Japanese lives than an invasion of Japan would have taken. Those disputing that fact are revising history to fit a template at odds with history and most importantly the truth.
Historical Context Of Atomic Bombs Dropped On Japan In 1945
- The Japanese we the aggressors in the War in the Pacific. Beyond the Pearl Harbor attack, they spread terror throughout the southwest Pacific by violating international agreements, using biological and chemical weapons, torturing, murdering and enslaving civilians and prisoners of war.
- By virtue of breaking Japanese military and diplomatic code, American strategists knew the Japanese military leaders had no intention of surrendering unconditionally. In fact, Japan's leaders were intending to "fight to the last man". The goal was to inflict such high casualties on American forces they could negotiate a "conditional peace" (and hopefully avoid responsibility for the multitude of war crimes committed throughout Asia and The Pacific)
- Allied military planners also knew there would likely be an extremely hostile population to contend with as the Japanese Emperor was considered a God. A large percentage would likely defend to the death to protect the Emperor. Huge casualties were expected with an invasion of the Japanese homeland. Keep in mind, in spring of 1945, the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa alone resulted in 18,000 dead and 78,000 wounded.
- Further, the United States Joint Chiefs of Staff estimated an invasion of Japan would produce 1.2 million casualties, including 267,000 deaths.
- Another separate study done for Henry Stimson, Secretary of War, projected an invasion of Japan would cost between 1.7 and 4 million American Casualties. That included a projected 400,000 to 800,000 dead Americans.
- More Perspective – These projected fatalities would have been in addition to Americans killed in action up to that date – which was 292,000. According to Henry Miller, a contributing editor to Forbes Magazine, the invasion of Japan could have resulted in the death of twice as many Americans as had already been killed in the European, North African and Pacific theaters!
- The same study for Stimson estimated between 5 – 10 million Japanese deaths. Some from battle, but most from starvation and disease.
- And last, but not least, the dropping of the Atomic bombs limited Soviet influence after the war. With a conventional invasion, the Soviets may have been more involved and forced a split nation – like Korea. That would not have been good for the Japanese people or the nation.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki Death Tolls
Consider the death tolls at about 66,000 for Hiroshima and 35,000 for Nagasaki at the times of detonation. Of course, the ultimate death toll was higher because of the impact of wounds and radiation. However, when compared to the projected loss of 5 to 10 million Japaneses during an invasion, the use of atomic weapons was almost humane. By forcing Japan's military leaders to surrender unconditionally, millions of Japanese lives were spared.
Mr. President, pursue your goals for nonproliferation. But, do NOT apologize for the United States of America. The United States has provided security and stability for Japan since they surrendered, allowing economic growth to the point they are one of the economic super powers of our world today.
We believe nonproliferation is a noble goal and worth pursuing.
We also believe the United States of America has nothing to apologize for regarding Japan and how World War Two ended.
The Nuking Of Japan Was A Tactical And Moral Imperative
How the Atomic Bomb Saved 4,000,000 Lives
Operation Downfall (PBS American Experience)
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Understanding the costs can be confusing.
Our advice is tailored to you to deliver better choices & a clear path for the journey ahead.
Financial Considerations
There are many important financial considerations to make when contemplating entry into a retirement village. Affinity specialists are leaders in the field to help you work through the following important issues:
- Should a larger purchase price be negotiated in exchange for a lower DMF?
- Is the DMF based on the purchase price or sale price?
- Would a future capital gain share be calculated before or after the DMF is deducted?
- Is a capital loss shared?
- Does the village require reinstatement or refurbishment at any stage and if so, what are the likely costs?
- Are unnecessary 'user-pays' fees included in general services fees?
- Will commission be charged on sale of the unit?
- Are there any onerous terms in the contract?
Discussing these details with an Affinity adviser can help you to avoid any hidden 'traps' when signing a contract.
Effects on Age Pension
The loss of some or all of the Age Pension is understandably one of the main concerns for people contemplating a move into a retirement villages. This can be a risk if there is a surplus of funds following the sale of the family home.
A secondary concern is the increased cost of living within a retirement village, due to the ongoing fees. Everyone's individual circumstances are unique and it is crucial to discuss your personal situation with a specialised Affinity adviser before making a decision on a move to a retirement village. With the benefit of our expert advice, we can show you how to maximise affordability of this move and assess if it is possible to preserve either part or all of your Age Pension.
Below is an example of how specialist advice can completely change the financial outcome of a move to a retirement village:
William is 72, single and lives on a full Age Pension of $877 per fortnight ($22,804 per annum). William decides to move into a retirement village. He sells his home for $1.2m and moves into a unit in a retirement village with a purchase price of $600,000. After the costs of selling his home and entering the village, William is left with $550,000 in the bank. As a result, William loses his Age Pension.
In addition, William pays an additional $12,000 per year for general service fees at the retirement village. This fee will increase by three per cent per year for inflation. William is also required to pay a DMF of $180,000 on exit.
An alternative approach with specialist financial advice
Before making his move into a retirement village, William seeks the advice of a specialist adviser at Affinity. Together, they consider the best options for William's move into his chosen retirement facility.
Taking this advice, William decides to negotiate with the retirement village to pay an entry cost of $950,000. William also gifts a small 'early inheritance' to his son, and purchases a new car along with some new furniture. Three goals which he considered otherwise unaffordable. After paying this cost, he is left with $150,000 in the bank. William is able to retain his full Age Pension.
His expected DMF is reduced from $180,000 to $95,000, saving him $85,000. The remaining $150,000 is invested in an income-focused portfolio which pays William a regular amount of $1,000 per month ($12,000 per annum). It is indexed for inflation at three per cent per annum, covering his ongoing general service fees.
Thanks to the advice he received, William's funds are expected to comfortably support him for at least 13 years – his natural life expectancy, and after allowing for conservative rates of return.


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Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with the latest news from Fraser. The Fraser Facebook page is regularly updated with photos and news and has an ever growing number of followers. With varied content such as videos and articles, the Fraser Facebook page is a one-stop shop for up to date information from Fraser. Like the Fraser page here.
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Finding Healthy Food In Abu Dhabi
It is quite possible that you are one of those brats who seldom listen to advices and almost always do as they please. Their routine is going bizarre and is becoming from bad to worse. In due time, you will likely see the adverse effects of unhealthy activities but by that time it will be all too late. Remember, your health is in your hands so do as much as you can to refuse those unhealthy activities even if you had to let go some fun filled activities. As long you have your health with you, the world is all yours. There another concern about health, that once it goes it rarely gets restored. A test case can be seen and read on those body builders who used to take protein and gluten filled food supplements to collect more stash of proteins only to look good for a little while. It turns out that not only these unnatural and often unhealthy food items particularly gluten based ones are highly injurious for your health, they may also do permanent damage to your health to the extent that you may not be able to recover. There have been reported cases and some of these also ran on electronic media. Though it is debatable as to how many different items contain gluten like harmful ingredients, it is better to simply avoid consuming such unhealthy food items so that you don't end up suffering from some life threatening condition at some stage. Here is more on why consuming healthy food in Abu Dhabi is always the best choice for all of you out there:
Back To Organics
It would be nice if you read the heading as back to basics as they mean the same. After all, when you come back to consuming healthy and organic food after having all types of unhealthy and full of fat foods, it feels good to be back right? Similarly, your return to consuming healthy foods also will bring more peace and tranquility into your life. How would that be you might wonder? Well, when you consume healthy natural food, the functionality of your body becomes natural. It goes into an auto healing mode and removes any calamities from the body.
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Douglas absorbs two tough losses
Three runs is all that separated the Douglas and Spanish Springs high school softball teams Saturday in their Northern Division I doubleheader. And even though Spanish Springs took over sole possession of first-place by winning both games, 5-3 and 3-2, Douglas coach Rob Parks saw reason for optimism afterward.
"We hit the ball well today against two of the better pitchers we've faced in this league, it's just that Spanish Springs has a solid player at every position," Parks said. "Even though the outcome wasn't what we hoped for today, if we meet again in the playoffs, we feel we can beat them."
Douglas (15-9-2 overall, 11-5 league) had victory within reach in game two, only to see Megan Archer hit a two-run home run to lift Spanish Springs (21-4-1 overall, 15-1 league) in the top of the seventh inning.
The Cougars scored four runs in the second inning and then held on to win the opener behind the five-hit pitching of Alyssa Batastini.
Hayley Fein pitched a complete game seven-hitter to win the second game for Spanish Springs.
Kali Sargent was the hard-luck loser in both games for the Tigers. The junior right-hander allowed seven hits to go with nine strikeouts and two walks in the opener, however, the Cougars bunched five of those hits in the second and sixth innings to score their five runs. Sargent allowed six hits to go with six strikeouts and one walk in the second game.
"Like I've said in the past, Douglas is a very good team," Spanish Springs coach Jeff Davidson told the Daily Sparks Tribune. "They have some sticks throughout their lineup as well. Getting two wins today was great. We never, ever look past anybody and try to take it a game at a time. Today, we did just enough to win both games. I was very happy with the outcome."
In game two, Douglas took a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Sargent doubled and scored on Kelly Sonnemann's single.
Spanish Springs came back to tie the score in the fourth inning, however, the Tigers regained their lead in the sixth when Corryne Diaz doubled into the gap in left-center field and scored on Makayla Shaver's single to center.
In the top of the seventh, Batastini singled and Archer blasted her go-ahead home run over the center field fence to put the Cougars on top, 3-2.
Shaver hit 2-for-3 with two RBI, Leonna Mortimer 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Allison Meyer 1-for-3 to lead Douglas offensively in game one.
Shaver walked and scored on Mortimer's double in the second inning.
Meyer and Mortimer delivered base hits as the Tigers rallied to score twice in the sixth inning. Spanish Springs came up big defensively on Mortimer's hit, however, when center fielder Amanda Barham cut down a runner at third base when she threw a strike to Kayla Arterburn.
"I like aggressive base running and a lot of times it works out," Parks said. "They just made big plays when they needed to."
Barham also hit 2-for-4 with one RBI to lead Spanish Springs offensively.
Note: Spanish Springs took a one-game lead in the league's regular season race Saturday when Reed split a doubleheader at Galena. Reed won the opener, 13-1, while Galena rallied in the seventh inning to win the second game, 5-4. Douglas was tied for third-place with Galena and Reno coming into Tuesday's games.


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You & your child » Newborn to 6 weeks » Health & daily care » Bathing your baby
Washing and bathing your baby is a special time, and you can never be too cautious! There are several things you can do to make bathing easier and safe.
Babies enjoy lots of different ways of bathing, and they can be bathed in several ways:
being in their own baby bath
with other children
having a bath or shower with an adult.
Take great care as babies are slippery when wet!
A daily bath is not always needed; a face, hands, and bottom wash is fine on some days. If your baby doesn't like the bath, you could try to:
bathe them when they're not hungry or tired
wash a little at a time rather than a full bath
wrap your baby in a towel and gently lower them into the water as you unwrap them
lie a warm face cloth on top of your baby's tummy in the bath
gently splash water on them
bathe your baby with an adult.
It is important to always have an adult or responsible teenager 14 years and over to stay with your baby and always keep a hand on them when they are in the bath.
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Results of Enterprise Social Survey
(See related Blog post on the Social Intranet here).
Over the past few months, we attempted to get responses from companies and individuals around New Zealand, Australia and further afield. We wanted to determine how well "social" is being adopted and used – and what for.
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The "Swan Lake" show will take place on 27 October at Sala Palatului in Bucharest, starting 19:00. The distribution belongs to dancers from Taras Shevchenko National Academic Theatre, and the role of Odette-Odile will be played by Maria Allash, Bolshoi Ballet first soloist.
Taras Shevchenko National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet, founded in 1867, is one of the oldest musical theaters in Ukraine.
Maria Allash, born in Moscow in 1976, and after graduation joined the Bolshoi Ballet and Theatre Company, where she is first soloist.
Tickets are priced between RON 75 and RON 300, depending on the category and the venue an can be purchased from eventim.ro.


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Over the years, iPhone games have come in many different genres and present a vast diversity of experiences whether you're killing time on the bus or during a lunch break. I considered making this a Top 5 but there are just way too many good titles to not mention all of the ones that are worth your download. So, in no particular order, these are the best of the best iPhone games you have to play!
NOTE: Keep in mind that I have not played every game available in the App Store so there may be some glaring omissions (Infinity Blade for example). This is just a list of the ones I have personally experienced. Please respect the choices made and feel free to let us know your favorites in the comments below.
Fruit Ninja
The Goal: Cut up fruit and avoid the bombs to get the highest score.
We start off with an obvious choice here. You'd be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn't given this touch screen classic a go at some point. Fruit Ninja has become so popular that it has been converted for the Kinect and as an arcade game. There's plenty of different backgrounds and blades to unlock that will keep compulsive collectors busy.
Download Fruit Ninja
Jetpack Joyride
The Goal: Make it as far as you can avoiding beams, missiles, and other obstacles with the help of your jetpack and miscellaneous vehicles.
The creators of Fruit Ninja strike gold again! This time, they present their own spin on the "endless survival" genre. It has all the tropes of a successful iPhone including simple controls, a whole bunch of upgrades, and that "just one more game" addicting nature. All of the different vehicles you can use also gives each game a fresh new approach.
Download Jetpack Joyride
Plants vs Zombies
The Goal: Protect your lawn from the undead utilizing sunflowers, peashooters, and other freshly grown guardians.
Another huge game franchise, Plants vs Zombies has been on almost every platform imaginable. There's even a pinball table made after it! It's arguable that this tower defense game popularized the genre thanks to its humor and variety of levels, zombies, and plants. The sequel, slated for a spring 2013 release, will hopefully build off of what made the original so awesome.
Download Plants vs Zombies
Organ Trail
The Goal: Make it across America to find safety in the zombie apocalypse.
You have more than dysentery to be afraid of in this well-made parody of Oregon Trail. Although admittedly difficult, any zombie fan who remembers having to keep their supplies up and their comrades healthy on their school's Apple II computer will surely appreciate this. Just be wary of infected party members who may come back from the dead!
Download Organ Trail
Bejeweled Blitz
The Goal: Match up three or more jewels in a row to get the highest score.
Yes, I know. This was another obvious choice though. Almost everyone has played Bejeweled (or some form of the "match three" game type) when killing time. What better platform to kill time on than on your iPhone? This version of Bejeweled Blitz is arguably the best way to get the highest scores since your finger will likely be faster than your mouse. Getting the big boosts (Phoenix Prism in particular) also helps!
Download Bejeweled Blitz
Angry Birds Star Wars
The Goal: Take down Darth Vader and the evil Empire's pigtroopers with your rebel birds using blasters, lightsabers, and the Force.
I'd be a little hard-pressed to not include an Angry Birds game in here. Luckily, the latest title proves to be well worthwhile of your time whether you're a Star Wars fan or not! Even if you have played through all of the other entries in this popular franchise, Angry Birds Star Wars does an excellent job combining elements from all of them and making it work within the Star Wars brand. The extra powers and abilities of each bird introduces unique puzzles that will make Lucas fans and haters alike enjoy this all the same.
Download Angry Birds Star Wars
This Friday, we will show off six more must-have iPhone games so stay tuned!
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The growing awareness of the need for a circular society and a circular chemistry has spurred the interest in using wood-based cellulose as a raw material for the preparation of new macroscopic devices and construction materials. The interest has been particularly focused on cellulose nanofibrils (CNF), which has led to the development of new material concepts through a nanoscale bottom-up engineering using renewable CNF. In order to be industrially applicable, the CNF must however possess a set of properties among which good flame-retardation is crucial. This thesis presents a) a way to chemically modify delignified wood fibers by phosphorylation to produce phosphorylated CNF, b) the fabrication and characterization of flame-retardant thin films, coatings and nanocomposite foams from the phosphorylated fibrils and c) the flame-retardant mechanisms of the phosphorylated CNF-based substances.
Chemically delignified fibers have been phosphorylated by (NH4)2HPO4 in the presence of urea, and the resulting material has been used to prepare phosphorylated CNF (P-CNF). The flame-retardant properties of the phosphorylated fibrils were significantly improved by the phosphorus functionalization of the cellulose chain, converting the fibrils to an inherently flame-retardant material. The P-CNF was applied to make thin films/coatings using the Layer-by-Layer (LbL) technique. All-cellulose free-standing films were prepared through LbL self-assembly of the P-CNF and fibrils prepared from aminated cellulose-rich fibers (cationic CNF). The LbL-assembled film showed a high thermal stability, excellent flame resistance and superior mechanical performance. P-CNF/chitosan (CH) assemblies were also prepared as a fire protection for polyurethane (PU) foams. The five bilayer CH/P-CNF coating yielded a nano-exoskeleton on the surface of PU foam, shown to be capable of increasing the modulus of the foam by a factor of three and entirely preventing its melt dripping during the flammability testing.
P-CNF/montmorillonite (MMT), sepiolite (Sep) clay or sodium hexametaphosphate (SHMP) films were also fabricated by vacuum filtration/solvent casting of the composite suspensions, and the structural and compositional features of these different films were used to study the mechanisms behind their flame-retardant properties. Only the P-CNF/MMT films were able to completely prevent ignition during cone calorimetry, when used as coatings for highly flammable polyethylene (PE) films and this was mainly ascribed to the excellent barrier properties of these films. The results also showed that the excellent strength and stiffness of the P-CNF/MMT samples, compared to those of the P-CNF/Sep and P-CNF/SHMP films, were essential for maintaining the barrier effect during combustion. Finally, nanostructured foams were prepared by freeze-casting of the P-CNF/Sep suspensions. The foams showed extensive flame-resistance, maintaining a temperature drop of more than 600 °C across the thickness during the flame penetration test. This performance was related mainly to the charring capability of the phosphorylated fibrils combined with the significant thermal insulation of Sep clay.


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Going for Broke
This is Chuck.
Born during the Great Depression to Irish-American parents in the small working class town of Elizabeth, New Jersey, Chuck learned early on the value of money and hard work. He earned his college degree on a GI bill after serving in the Air Force in Korea and started his own small business where he worked his entire life. He passed on these life lessons to his five children, each of whom paid their way through college working as waiters, maids and cashiers.
Now 82 years of age, Chuck readily admits that he's always been a "shabby dresser" as the $15 rubber Casio watch on his wrist will quietly attest. And it was only after his 75th birthday that he ever flew in first, something he's quite embarrassed to admit as he's always flown coach. "They decided as part of my 75th-birthday celebrations that I would be entitled to fly first class…I'll be honest, I'm not good at flying anymore. To my credit, I can stretch out on two coach seats."
Chuck's lifelong dream has always been to die broke, or as he so bluntly puts it, "I want the last check I write to bounce." He's determined to spend his remaining golden years living richly, though perhaps not how you might expect.
As a small boy he remembers how his mother, a nurse, would "conveniently" drive by their disabled neighbor as he headed to the bus stop so she could give him a ride instead. It was this spirit of giving that prompted Chuck to decide a little over 30 years ago that he wanted to give away practically all of his money. And if everything works out as planned, he hopes to spend his last few dollars sometime in the next three years. "I had one idea that never changed in my mind—that you should use your wealth to help people… I don't dislike money, but there's only so much money you can use."
Because he doesn't own a home, a car, or even a nice watch, Chuck's been able to give to a whole range of causes. Among the many that he supports are charities that build peace in his native Ireland, provide medical care in Vietnam, prevent AIDS in South Africa, and promote higher education in the US. For 15 years Chuck made these donations anonymously, taking great pains to avoid any recognition. He never expected his name to be memorialized on a university building or plastered onto a hospital wing. Nor did he ever want it to be.
So you can imagine his dismay when people began writing about his extremely modest lifestyle, years of exceptional generosity and determination to die broke. Soon he found himself being called "a spiritual leader" and an inspiration for the philanthropy of both Warren Buffett and Bill Gates. While Chuck firmly believes that "people who have money have an obligation" he meekly adds, "I wouldn't say I'm entitled to tell them what to do with it but to use it wisely."
Humble words from a man who will have given away over seven and a half billion dollars by the end of 2016.
You see Chuck Francis Feeney is the co-founder of DFS, better known as the Duty Free Shoppers Group. And if you've ever bought tax free liquor, perfume or tobacco while passing through the airport mall on your way home from abroad, then in a way you've met Chuck.
"I try to live a normal life, the way I grew up…I set out to work hard, not get rich."
How will you live rich, while spending wisely like Chuck? Share your thoughts and you could win $5,000 + a money makeover by David Bach.
Learn more about Chuck and his inspiring life story in "The Billionaire Who Wasn't".
Written by Mohamed Khalil of Moven. Follow him at @mikhalil.


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Martyrs remake producer reveals scary facts
One of the first scary facts that Wyck Godfrey, one of the producers behind the American remake of Martyrs reveals is that he wants Kristen Stewart to play one of the twins in a film he says can't be remade in the original form.
It's not surprising as, despite being the producer on a real mix of films, he's also the producer on Twilight. So there's your connection to his desired star.
While people are disbelieving at the idea I think that after audiences see The Runaways they might consider things in a different light. I haven't seen the film as yet but the content and the trailers certainly promise this could be her evolution of her on screen roles and it could deliver an interesting and exciting performance, or at the very least something very different to Twilight.
I guess the problem will be if Twilight fans take to it or not. I'll find out how good the film is at the Edinburgh International Film Festival in the coming weeks.
So perhaps having her leap into this role isn't such a strange thing, for it would radically break away from the Twilight films and mark her as something very different, very rapidly. It might turn out to be a very wise choice, if she's really that good outside of the Twilight films.
I say that because Martyrs is a very demanding film, demanding of the stars and of the audience. If you haven't seen it you might not know that it has some extreme scenes, some very violent and brutal scenes that really do take the audience and the actresses into some dark places, places you don't often see in film and never inside of Hollywood.
That said, Hollywood are set to try and remake it, and the word is that the script for their Martyrs is a strong one. It comes from the writer of Vacancy (Filmstalker review) and the upcoming The Hole for Joe Dante, Mark L. Smith, and judging from those two films the script could be pretty interesting.
Now I know that will probably have fans of the original up in arms shouting about how violent and disturbing the original was, but the film can be disturbing without being violent and with some of those scenes of gore. However I think it has to be disturbing, very disturbing, that's one of the successes of the original and how it delivers some of the surprises of the film.
Speaking to FearNet through Bloody Disgusting, the producer reveals a few things about the remake.
"We're doing it for an American audience with an American cast...the script we've written for it is awesome...
I love that movie...[although] I think it's not remake-able in its form for an American audience. But the core elements of it are fascinating. I love the cult and what it's about, and I'm also obsessed with the nature of childhood friends -- growing up when one doesn't believe the other one and the corruption between that. I'm excited."
Now that sounds pretty good to me. We all knew that the film couldn't be remade the way it was as that would earn an MPAA ban as soon as they heard about it, never mind see it, and what Godfrey says about the things he loves about the original are indeed promising, don't you think? I certainly do, and I'm hopeful.
On the subject of Kristen Stewart though, there's the age old issue of quotes out of context to be considered. Sometimes when you read a quote from someone you have to consider what came either side. Here's what Godfrey is quoted as saying:
"I would love for Kristen to do it"
Now replay the conversation in your head with the two alternate suggested questions:
"Who would you like to play the twins?"
"Would you like Kristen Stewart to play one of the twins?"
You can play around with the wording for yourself, but you can imagine that either question could illicit the same response. Was he responding to the direct question about the star or a general question? It's hard to tell, and there's a lot of difference between the two.
For one I think Kristen Stewart may well be too busy to handle this project, and she and her manager might deem it a little too far away from Twilight which might threaten losing her loyal fans so quickly.
However, the remake may not sound like a great idea, but they have a strong writer on board. I wonder if they could really pull this off?


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Fluffytufts is taking part in Cee's Fun Foto Challenge! This week the challenge is to post images of a single flower.
Since getting back into photography over the last year, I have developed a previously undiscovered appreciation for the beauty of flowers. I enjoy getting really close to the flower and using the macro setting on my camera to capture every intricate detail.
Here are two of my favourite captures!


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The people behind
As Kristian Arpe–Møller and Rune Amgild Jochumsen took over formel B in 2003 it was at the age of just 22 and 23 years.
A couple of young boys with ambitions as big as their passion for cooking. There was a dream of Michelin stars and to create a restaurant in the international elite. Now 15 years later we must say that the mission was successful, achieved through hard work and an absolute focus on gastronomic exclusivity and luxury.
Today Kristian Arpe–Møller has the function of head chef at formel B and the passion for cooking has not diminished. Perhaps contrary. The same applies to our uncompromising focus on quality and originality.
The restaurant is managed by Rune Jochumsen. Rune's interest in wine is in constant motion. He has a great love for the light and juicy "vin nature" wines, but there is also room for the more classic wine regions and nothing beats the wines from Burgundy is his eyes.
The dreams and the goals are no longer stars and international publicity. Together they have found what really gives them joy, a simple, honest and unpretentious experience. Whether we are talking about food, wine or atmosphere in the restaurant for guests as well as staff.


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I am a Drama Therapist and received my Masters in Drama Therapy from New York University. I also have a certificate in Creative Arts Therapy from The New School University. I became interested in Sandplay Therapy while a student at NYU. One of our required courses is a Projective Techniques class in which Sandplay was one of the techniques introduced to us.
I have worked with various populations including: children who have witnessed domestic violence and adults with chronic mental illness. Currently, I am working at an elementary school with children who have behavioral issues utilizing Drama Therapy and Sandplay Therapy.
I have been training in and studying Sandplay Therapy since 2009. In addition, I have taken 44 hours of Dr. Barbara Turner's online courses. Currently, I am participating in Dr. Turner's group supervision and have completed 14 hours.
Sandplay Therapy is a fascinating and effective modality. I have used it with all of the populations that I have worked with. It gives a voice to those who have difficulty expressing themselves. It is a self-healing process that gives the client the power to heal themselves with the therapist as the "holder of the space," supporter, and guide. I am looking forward to continuing my studies.


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Aaron McGruder took to his Facebook page to address why he left his beloved show, "The Boondocks" before its fourth and final season:
"As the world now knows, The Boondocks will be returning for a fourth season, but I will not be returning with it. I'd like to extend my gratitude to Sony and Adult Swim for three great seasons".
"I created The Boondocks two decades ago in college, did the daily comic for six years, and was showrunner on the animated series for the first three seasons. The Boondocks pretty much represents my life's work to this point. Huey, Riley, and Granddad are not just property to me. They are my fictional blood relatives. Nothing is more painful than to leave them behind".
"To quote a great white man, 'Hollywood is a business'. And to quote another great white man, "Don't hold grudges".
"What has never been lost on me is the enormous responsibility that came with The Boondocks — particularly the television show and it's relatively young audience. It was important to offend, but equally important to offend for the right reasons. For three seasons I personally navigated this show through the minefields of controversy. It was not perfect. And it definitely was not quick. But it was always done with a keen sense of duty, history, culture, and love. Anything less would have been simply unacceptable".
"As for me, I'm finally putting a life of controversy and troublemaking behind me with my upcoming Adult Swim show, BLACK JESUS".
It's certainly vague, but gives enough to let fans know that McGruder's basically outgrown the show. It makes sense – it's been at the center of his artistic life for nearly two decades. In the mean time, get ready for "Black Jesus," which sounds pretty amazing.
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Pockets emptied, kisses galore, and what some may say is a little too much PDA — public display of affection. It's the famed day of love around the world: Valentine's Day.
But aside from the glamour and fluff, what is the actual perception of Valentine's Day? Let's just say, men and women tend to have a very different sentiment about the "love holiday."
There are two very different sides to this day. You have the man, who usually digs a little further down in his wallet and heart to please a special lady in his life.
Then you have the special lady who gets the pleasure of being showered in whatever gifts or extra affection the man chooses to give.
In return, she may or may not do the same. But that's deemed to be OK … right?
Let's be completely honest, Valentine's Day is catered to women. Of course there are plenty of women who reciprocate actions, but the day itself screams: "Show your lady how much you love her!"
From the store aisles flooded with chocolates and teddy bears, to the dozens of jeweler commercials urging that "this ring will keep you in her heart forever," men are under pressure to impress on some level.
While I personally admire the holiday, I do feel there is a little too much emphasis on what men must cough up compared to women.
This emphasis has become so dominating, that it leaves many men dreading the day itself. Women, on the other hand, are often looking forward to it.
MSN Lifestyle cited studies that show men, on average, men spend about twice as much — $168.74 vs $85.76 — as women do.
Not only are men expected to find the perfect gift for us, but they are also challenged with the task of exercising that romantic and creative muscle of theirs to put together some big, special, eventful day. Obviously, a struggle for some of the guys out there.
While Valentine's Day is like a second birthday for women, one where we all have the same birthday, the reality tends to go a little like this:
Woman: Valentine's Day is around the corner. I can't wait to see what he got me and has planned. I bet he's been working on it for months!
Man: Valentine's Day is coming up. I have to figure out what the hell I'm going to do. This is gonna hurt my wallet. Guess I'll skip out on the new 2K.
Woman: I bet that new Pandora bracelet I've been eyeing is hiding somewhere in his car. And after that, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.
Man: She should be alright with flowers … right? After all she does love me, right? And she does know I love her, right? And she does understand that I'm just a broke college student, right?
And now I should say something cute and encouraging for the guys … so sorry guys. Just let the ladies have it. It's only one day out of the year. Besides, Valentine's Day isn't the only day that you should work to make her happy!


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Putin and Vyacheslav Trubnikov (Office of the Russian President)
NPR: Russia's Ex-Spy Chief Shares Opinions Of His American Counterparts
It's not every day that the man who ran Russia's foreign espionage service offers to buy you a drink.
I'd been chasing Vyacheslav Trubnikov for an interview, when a message landed in my inbox: Hotel Metropol, 5 o'clock.
The Metropol is one of Moscow's grande dame hotels, just steps from Red Square, with polished dark wood, sparkling crystal decanters, velvet armchairs. Trubnikov settled in and ordered a double espresso.
He was born in Siberia and joined the Soviet KGB in 1967. He was immediately sent to Calcutta, India, under cover as a reporter. I asked him, did the other journalists know he was a spy?
"To be frank, everyone who was in Calcutta was considered to be a spy. Everyone. Every journalist," he said.
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WNU Editor: This is a fascinating article and discussion with Russia's former head of the SVR, or Foreign Intelligence Service (the equivalent of the CIA) .... and his insights on intelligence and the NSA are spot on. But the last paragraph of this report is what I felt while reading this brief but captivating post ....
Who would have imagined it, a generation ago: A Soviet spymaster talking tradecraft, with an American reporter not even born when he began stealing secrets for the KGB. And then the two of us shaking hands and going our separate ways, into the Moscow evening.


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Most little girls grow up reading and dreaming of being a princess and I was no different. I actually love all the tradition and fanfare, the unbelievable hats, the formality that the Brits have that the Americans have lost. I love the romance and the happily ever after endings. Wasn't Catherine just stunning? Prince William looked nervous and I love how Catherine held so tightly to her daddy's More
Did you watch the Royal Wedding?
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Psalm 46:1-3
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Beloved, please pause to listen to his word. Linger … its words on your tongue, in your head and in your heart. Then lift up a voice in prayer.
"GOD is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
Therefore, we WILL NOT FEAR, though the earth should change
And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea;
Though its waters roar and foam,
Though the mountains quake at its swelling pride."
Who is your refuge?
To what or whom do you run when you need a 'very present help'? Is it our gracious heavenly Father … who is 'compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness'? (Psalm 103:8). If not … may I lovingly ask, why?
What do you fear?
Do you trust God with that fear? Have you told Him about your fears? Did you know that 'God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but of power and love and discipline'? (2 Timothy 1:7). Did you now that Jesus' dying on the cross took care of that fear and takes care of you still? 1 John 4:18 says "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear." God is the only one who has perfect, unconditional love. Accept that love from Him and give Him your fears.
Pause. Linger on His word. Lift up your voice in prayer.
Now go; walk in freedom, friend.
It's Friday
23 Apr 2011 3 Comments
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So, technically, I should have posted this yesterday … since yesterday was Good Friday and today is Saturday. Yesterday really was a good friday for me. You wouldn't have thought so if you were a fly on the wall here. I'll give you a peek into my yesterday: More
A Man of Faith
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"Though the fig tree should not blossom and there be no fruit on the vines, though the field of the olive should fail and the fields produce no food, though the flock should be cut off from the fold and there be no cattle in the stalls, yet I will exult in the Lord, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength, and He has made my feet like hinds feet, and makes me walk on my high places." 3:17-19
Habakkuk was a prophet that from what I researched there was little known about. Three things are apparent; one, he loved his people, two he was distressed over Judah's sin and three, More
Chili for dinner!!!
04 Apr 2011 1 Comment
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I know, I know … it's 74 degrees outside right now … but tonight it's suppose to get down to 45 and I feel like I need to get one more chili meal in before this Texas Summer is upon us … (which seems to be creeping in all to fast, don't ya think?!)
Chili reminds me of my dad ;). He made the best chili growing up. When I got married and actually started cooking for myself (a little late, I know! My poor husband … he stomached a LOT of really bad meals!). I found out then that my daddy's chili came from a box! hehe. And you know what, I could care less!!!! It was still my dad's chili and I could buy the box at the store and make it just the same way! I still love that!
After not being in Austin too long, Michael found an a.m.a.z.i.n.g place to eat called the Texas Chili Parlor. The chili there is amazing…I mean really to die for. There are hunks of steak in there. It's great. Every time!!! If you like chili and come to Austin, you've got to go to the Texas Chili Parlor!!!! I can't believe I've actually never taken my dad and mom there!!!! Maybe I can talk them into it this weekend when they come in for a visit.
Enjoy the 45 degrees tonight, Austinites! I'm not sure we'll be feeling that again for a while! And if you want some good, semi-quick chili … go to HEB and buy you a box of Wick Fowler's Famous All Natural 2 alarm chili kit. You'll never regret it!!! 😉
April Fools
01 Apr 2011 1 Comment
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OK, so my daughter was an encouragement for me to post again. I guess we were taking a winter slumber or something the past couple of months:) So I was thinking, it is APRIL and today is April Fools and that leads to rattlesnake eggs. Have you ever seen rattlesnake eggs? More


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Presidential polls: Sonia Gandhi begins meet with Oppn leaders
| Updated: Aug 23, 2017 11:20 IST
New Delhi [India], May 26 (ANI): The Meeting called by Congress president Sonia Gandhi with Opposition leaders to build a consensus on the Presidential nominee, began here today in the Parliament on Friday. Leaders of 17 parties namely JD (U), CPI, CPI-M, SP, DMK, NCP, RJD and TMC, besides some other big and small regional parties are attending the meeting. Congress Vice president Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader Ahmed Patel, another Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge, leader A.K. Antony, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury, CPI General Secretary S Sudhakar Reddy, CPI's D Raja and JD(U) veteran Sharad Yadav, veteran Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajma, JD (S) member CS Puttaraju, the then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav, Samajwadi Party (SP) leaders Ram Gopal Yadav, Naresh Agarwal, Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati, DMK leader Kanimozhi, Kerala Congress leader Jose Mani, IUML leader P.K. Kunhalikutty, National Conference's working president Omar Abdullah, Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) member N.K.Premachandran, Jharkhand Mukti Morcha Party (JMM) MP Sanjeev Kumar, J. Iemant Soren are the attendees. The opposition put up a grand and united show on a day that also marks the third anniversary of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government at the Centre. A few days back, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar indicated his support in favour of Pranab Mukherjee if he secured a second term as the President. However, the Congress so far has been non-committal on a second term for him. On the other hand, the Shiv Sena, an ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Maharashtra had proposed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's name as the National Democratic Alliance's candidate for the country's top constitutional post earlier too. President Pranab Mukherjee will demit office on July 25 and Vice President Hamid Ansari will complete his second tenure in August. (ANI)


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With a new lineup backing up the only original member Erika Wennerstrom and a new surrounding city in Austin, Texas what's the newest release from Heartless Bastards going to sound like? I'm a long time fan of Heartless Bastards so when I was handed their latest release I was pretty excited to find out just that. Known for their no frills rock and roll sound and the blasting vocals of Wennerstrom, The Mountain doesn't disappoint. Throwing in some acoustic songs this time around along with the blasting rock and roll tracks shows off the talent of Wennerstrom who can go from shaking the house to singing a lullaby.
With her new band members Billy White (bass) and Doni Schroader (drums) also comes the use of mandolins, violins and banjos taking up some room. But never comparing to the the pouding drum and bass line White and Shroader offer along with Wennerstrom on guitar on some tracks.
The album starts off with "The Mountain" the title track, which is just a great reminder of what Heartless Bastards is all about with a great story backed by great instrumental work. But the surprising "Be So Happy" in which Wennerstrom takes a very light approach to her playing is a welcomed surprise at that. Directly following is "Early in the Morning" which is an ear pounding, emotion driven track where the core of the band really shines with that great rock and roll grit Heartless Bastards has become known for. The subtle "So Quiet" another great example of the softer side of Wennerstrom followed by "Had To Go" is a seven and a half minute instrumental burst. The album finishes up with "Sway" just another great rock and roll song from Heartless Bastards.
So with a big move, new members and a different approach did Heartless Bastards pull it off and produce a really great rock and roll album? The answer is…yes, most definietley. Wennerstrom once again delivers over eleven tracks of emotional driven story work along with her great guitar work. Along with new members White and Shroader bringing something new but something old to the table didn't hurt either with great bass lines and pounding drums fueling each song onward. Looking for a great tried and true rock and roll album from a band that only knows how to make that kind of music, than "The Mountain" the latest release from Heartless Bastards is what you're searching for.
I give it a 9/10
-Kristopher D. Shepard


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Dear Ace: How long do clothes need to wash to be clean?—Jim Patient
Jim: Mother Atkins, is that you? Ace thought he told you not to bother him at work. He assumed that you learned your lesson back when he refused to answer, "What do you do when your grown son won't return your hourly phone calls?" But you know too well your pride and joy's weakness: a laundry question always gets Ace heated under the collar. Ever since he taught himself to get the farm soil out of the seat of his pants, Ace has been a bona fide clean clothes fanatic.
To answer this question properly, Ace called the washing machine experts at Sears in the Fashion Square Mall. These large appliance guys don't mess around when it comes to cleaning drawers. One savvy salesman quickly got down to business explaining the difference between top loader and front loader washing machines. Top loaders wash faster because they come equipped with agitators that beat the spit out of clothes. A six-minute wash cycle (rinse and spin not included) might brutally banish even the toughest of stains. Front-loading washers take a lot longer—sometimes 100 minutes—because they utilize sweet tumble action. But this 100 minutes of cleaning also uses a third of the water and half of the overall energy of a traditional top loader.
For reasons that are abundantly clear to Atkins, Europeans tend to prefer the long, gentle cycles of front loaders while Americans tend to prefer the wham, bam, thank-you ma'am of top loaders. It seems that American clothes are very busy and cannot allow time for sensual washing pleasures. But ladies, rest assured that Ace only wears the finest of Mediterranean cotton blends.
You can ask Ace yourself. Intrepid investigative reporter Ace Atkins has been chasing readers' leads for 20 years. If you have a question for Ace, e-mail it to firstname.lastname@example.com.


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SEOUL -- South Korea's top web service company Naver will establish its first overseas artificial intelligence research lab in Hongkong next month as part of efforts to catch up with global giants like Google and Amazon.
Naver said it would open its AI research center inside the campus of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) on April 12. In June last year, the company acquired a France-based Xerox Research Center Europe (XRCE) specializing in AI, machine learning and other technologies.
In South Korea, Naver operates an AI research center, Naver Labs, to provide real-time translating service and develop technology on autonomous driving and machine learning. It forged a robotics partnership with Here, an international map platform company in Amsterdam to create indoor maps.


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Elected President– Another thought
19 comments:
Getting TCB out of the coming race ..ticked
Anything else.. don't disturb the super elites for now
- November 11, 2016 8:32 am
Think Smple! Think Simple!
If the current EP mati mati during his/her term, candidates
from the next race in line will participate in the EP BE.
The new EP will be for another fresh six years term.
- November 11, 2016 8:59 am
Uncle RB, ur thought of a pre-mati death of a minority EP for the next President of Sin city is in syc with mine..waaa..what happened of that new minority EP under the new racist system of the whites hantu die before the term expire ( say a few months or years or even days) or that new minority EP committed a crime or too free & committed adultery ..waa..such thing could happen ..heaven got eye that this next reserved EP will be damned (not a blessed one as its against the will of the people).It depends whether PeeMee will allow the remaining period of the new EP terms to be the minority or not ( don't know what criteria is in place for a pre-mati or an alleged criminal minority EP)...at the end of the day Sin City EP system make a mockery for the world to see..
- November 11, 2016 9:08 am
Indians and Honorary Indians category.
- November 11, 2016 10:04 am
Premature death.
Premature ejaculation.
What about premature stroke?
Or premature fainting spell?
Or premature dementia or senility?
Do Presidential candidates need to undergo a medical examination besides checking up on their $500 million dollar asset management capability?
Do we want to put a 70 year old geriatrician in charge of protecting our reserves without checking on their senility?
- November 11, 2016 10:09 am
Older means wiser mah.
- November 11, 2016 10:28 am
President? I think the excitement is in US. The elected president will happen as it was passed. The only way to undo is to vote for an entirely opposite team.
Yesterday Obama met his unfit to be president man Trump. NY times said Trump appeared to be timid. I watch TV, it wasnt so much subdued as the report said. NY times is HC supporter. On 7 Nov, it said HC would win at 82% chance. When the boxes were opened, NY Times quickly predicted Trump would win by 95% with 305 tickets. Trump took 306 tickets. This time NY Times missed a little. But only when the boxes were opened.
So much writing about US election. It is about our future and our children s future. US is our major export market. China is our biggest export market. Both we now face problem due to our inflexible elites siding with Hillary Clinton.
This woman was said by Huanqiu which has links to PLA that she took one dead old man s advise to surround China. China chinese all know that story. Businesses like cargo heading for China are heading for Port Klang and more in future. Tourist from China are largely free and easy, buying little goods from Orchard road shops. Export to china is declining. Our business is added with extra ordinary value from millionaires scholars: hot air. It will be hard time when the chinese aim at avoiding Singapore, and worst cut the Kra canal at Thailand. Malaysia is pro china. The Johor prosperity will be a threat to Singapore with china investors, shipping through Klang on high speed rail. Singapore is no longer strategic to Malaysia.
Trump when spoke to Ryan the Speaker, who embarrassed Trump many times: mentioned to reduce tax. That showed his priority. I heard he going to cut to 15%. Google and Microsoft and other giants keeping major cash overseas to avoid taxes will be over by 2018. The US demand clear figures to be shown to US side. The warning in Washington was to curb borrowing or financing from US banks, if these giants avoid paying taxes to US. So Trump put up a so low tax, yet these giants refuse to give jobs to US citizens, they will be shot on their heads by Trump. We have seen Trump s election. He meant it.
Singapore put up a Malay president will just match Trump s preference. There will be lots of meeting between Singapore and US s president. No one will doubt it. Singapore s future will be bright with that timely strategy. Its Pinky's another bright idea and Jackpot. Correct?
- November 11, 2016 10:37 am
Older means wiser mah.
November 11, 2016 10:28 am
Older also means higher chance of dementia or some other mental condition.
Are you sure it was just a dizzy spell?
Maybe it was an early warning of a more serious problem?
- November 11, 2016 11:41 am
No use talking about it since the Paramentarians already passed this retarded motion in Parament. In fact 90% inside Parament and 70% outside. Blame it on the retards.
- November 11, 2016 2:13 pm
Uncle Bean, why you think so far? All you need to do is to project if Tan Cheng Bok is still young enough to stand in for next President if Malay EP die early. If say 3 or 6 months, technically TCB will be able to qualify to contest again. So what you do think will happen? PM will rule that the 6 mths too short and therefore another Malay EP must serve. But if it is 5 yrs and Malay EP mati, perhaps TCB too old oredi, so no need another Malay EP.
This change in consti is to stop Tan Cheng kana Blocked from contesting lah. Nothing to do with race representation.
- November 11, 2016 2:48 pm
Quote: Singapore was lucky that all the past presidents survived their terms in office.
Hey redbean you Singaporean or not?!?! Yusof Ishak (malay) and Ben Sheares (Eurasian) both died while serving as president. The malay guy had heart attack while the half-angmoh died of lung cancer. Both are minority race presidents.
Anyway doesn't matter if Sinkies vote in an opposition president. As long as PAP got 2/3 parliament majority, they can easily neutralize any uncooperative president. Look what PAP did to OTC & Devan Nair.
- November 11, 2016 4:10 pm
@ 4.10 pm. Another minority president also died in office. Devan Nair. LKY killed him. Remember?
- November 11, 2016 5:21 pm
Devan Nair only virtually killed -- not counted. He kena exiled to Canada, where he later gave interview to Canada newspapers telling the shenanigans that went on in Istana. LKY sued him in Canada court for defamation. Canada court looked at LKY's case and threw it back in his face & basically told LKY to fuck off.
- November 11, 2016 5:47 pm
- Chua Chin Leng aka redbean said...
Hi Anon 4:10, thank you for the correction. I got dementia lah.
- November 11, 2016 6:18 pm
Singaporeans are singaporeans. Why not just plain simple? Did LKY go overseas and tell foreigners that he is baba singaporean? People will laugh at his ignorance. A migrant country like ours should not divide people up by races anymore.
- November 11, 2016 6:19 pm
Anonymous @5.47, ya Devan Nair only virtually killed. But the pt is that he nvr finished his term just like the earlier Presidents. Is that not the pt that RB got wrong implying all presidents managed to "survived" their terms till the end?
- November 11, 2016 6:51 pm
Regarding RB's question whether a president should be counted if he dies on the 2nd day on the job --- send this question to the kangaroo Law Ministry. They are the ones who said Wee Kim Wee is the 1st Elected President, and not Ong Teng Cheong.
If Ong Teng Cheong was declared the 1st Elected President, then next PE2017 will still be open to all races.
- November 12, 2016 12:21 am
- Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠ said...
>> There is always a possibility that a sitting President could mati prematurely from sickness or whatever reasons. <<
Yeah like ASSASSINATION! 👍🏽👍🏽👏👏💀🔫💣🔪😂😂🍻🍾🍾
You guys are nuts and blind.
The fact that they are tinkering with the "rules" deciding who can can cannot be EP, is promoting the continuance of The (nation? city?) State. A tiny island like Singapore does not need a State to function effectively, to ensure security. The institutionalization and continued running of The State is an on-going astronomical cost, and has caused the rise in power and influence of an arrogant elite class which seeks to control and command the unwashed and dis-empowered masses.
Do a thought experiment and consider running Singapore as a CITY (which it is) with a governor or mayor administrating, instead of a HUGE EXPENSIVE STATE GOVERNMENT. Fuck The State off into oblivion. The smaller the government, the better for all, and you'll actually save money for yourselves and your families.
@ RB again:
>> I am thinking of the implications of the Eurasians and Others being lumped together with the Indian category. <<
This will---in the fast-approaching future---come to bite them in the ass, and they are going to deserve it. In about 30 years (I'm guessing), mixed-race kids (born from European expatriate-local inter-marriages) will have grown up. Indian kids born of expatriate parents will have grown up too. This "aggregate" will be HUGE!
- November 12, 2016 9:05 am
- Ⓜatilah $ingapura⚠ said...
An Elected President demonstrates his skills
- November 12, 2016 9:41 am


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Another Juice Festival means another wonderful team of bloggers here to bring you all the news from the festival. So without further ado, here are this years bloggers:
Proudly based in the North East of England, I am a feisty freelance writer, embroidery enthusiast and all round mess-maker. As an advocate for mental health awareness, an unapologetic feminist and a member of the LGBT community, I am often found angrily typing away, and usually covered in glitter. I am the co-founder and editor of strange things? Collective, and am currently on a gap year before going on to study Linguistics and English Literature at the University of York in 2018.
I am 24, live on the coast, and at the beginning of this year I graduated from a Studies in Poetry MA at Durham University. I love to read, especially novels and poetry, and I enjoy going to live literature events. I also write my own poetry, which has been published in a variety of places. I am a big music fan, and I sing and play the guitar. In spring of this year I started learning to play the cajón as well. I like to cook and try new recipes, I have two cats, and I collect dragons!
Hello, I'm Natalie Royal. I am 20 years young and currently study film, media and culture at Teesside University. When I am not in class I am building my own blog based around travel; local and more a far. Therefore, you're likely to find me up a hill, in a field or even trying to catch a fish somewhere. A lover of life and new adventures, I am keen to explore the world and seek interesting places and events local to me.
Hi, my names Shauna and I'm a student at Teesside university, studying film and television production. I'm my spare time I read and play video games, as well as scriptwrite for whatever my upcomimg film is. At heart I am a director, but I've always loved writing since I was very small, even if my dyslexia hindered me sometimes. Even so I have kept my love for writing alive through blogging, scriptwriting and story writing.
I am an English, French and Sociology graduate from Durham University. I'm based in Newcastle and write anything from YA fiction to satirical Brexit poetry. I am currently working on a novella, which I write between my day job and work as part of the backstage crew at my local theatre. I have written for Cuckoo Review and Cuckoo Chronicle.
Hi, I'm Ula, and in my free time I enjoy dying my hair and stroking other people's cats. I'm currently taking a gap year to find life-enriching work in the North East arts scene before going to study something media or literature-based. Currently I'm working as a life model and a part-time trapeze instructor but I've always had a love for writing; I write short poems and plays but I've never published anything before. I absolutely love the vibrant and eclectic arts community that brings Juice Festival to life and I'm really looking forward to working with them again.
Ellen Orange – Editor
Hey I'm Ellen. My background is in English Literature which I have an MA in as I'm a huge bookworm! By day I'm a Digital Marketing Officer and by night I love reading, crafts and creative writing/blogging on various platforms. I'm also a keen photographer and adventurer, and even though I've lived here all my life, I never tire of exploring the North East. Once a blogger for the festival myself, I'm very excited to be coordinating this year's team of bloggers!


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Independent Thinking: Bankruptcy Law with Judge Brown
June 19, 2012
Meet Honorable William Houston Brown. He will be hosting a webinar on bankruptcy law June 19th and June 28th. Click here to register.
Judge Brown told us about his background and experience in the bankruptcy law industry.
What is your background?
Honorable William Houston Brown retired in 2006 as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of Tennessee, and he had been designated to sit also in the Middle District of Tennessee, Southern District of Florida, Eastern District of Michigan and Western District of Kentucky. Judge Brown served a four-year term on the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Sixth Circuit from 1999 through 2002. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law, where he was Order of the Coif. Judge Brown is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, having served on its Board and Executive Committee, and is a Fellow in the American College of Bankruptcy. He is the author or co-author of several texts all published by Thomson Reuters. He is also a principal contributing editor for Norton Bankruptcy Law and Practice 3rd. Judge Brown prepares a quarterly update of consumer cases for the Federal Judicial Center, which distributes those materials to all bankruptcy judges, and he is a speaker at the Federal Judicial Center's annual seminars for bankruptcy judges. He also speaks regularly at seminars throughout the United States, on consumer bankruptcy topics. Judge Brown acts as a mediator in bankruptcy-related disputes, has conducted mock trials, and has testified as an expert witness in bankruptcy court trials.
In the last year, what has been the hottest topic around bankruptcy law?
Limiting my response to the consumer law developments, a hot topic that has divided the bankruptcy courts and has not yet reached most appellate courts is the issue of whether a Chapter 13 debtor who is not eligible for a discharge (because of having received a prior discharge) may still strip off a wholly unsecured junior lien on the debtor's home. This issue will reach more appellate courts, perhaps the Supreme Court. Stripping off wholly unsecured liens has been approved generally in Chapter 13 cases, but the 2005 Act added provisions about discharge limitations and lien retention. This issue often appears in cases in which the debtor is or has been a party to a marital dissolution or divorce.
You're an author. Tell us a bit about the books you have published with West?
In addition to the bankruptcy-related forms in the West's Federal Forms and West's Legal Forms sets, which I revise each year, I have been the sole or co-author of the following annually revised books: Bankruptcy and Domestic Relations Manual, Bankruptcy Exemption Manual, and the Law of Debtors and Creditors. The latter two-volume set covers both bankruptcy and consumer lending issues, such as the Truth in Lending Act. Revising these books requires constant monitoring of bankruptcy and appellate courts' decisions, as well as changes in relevant laws, and I enjoy learning and keeping current on bankruptcy-related developments. When the Bankruptcy Code was amended in 2005, a co-author and I wrote an analysis of the changes in the Code, the 2005 Bankruptcy Reform Legislation, with Analysis, which West published in two editions. I have found that this research and writing contributes to my seminar activity.
When you got your start in Bankruptcy Law, what is one thing you found out that you wish someone had told you prior to becoming a bankruptcy attorney?
A fascinating thing about bankruptcy law is that it involves much more than the Bankruptcy Code; it frequently involves the entire range of commercial law issues, including the Uniform Commercial Code and other state laws. As a result, litigation in the bankruptcy court is very interesting, often presenting unique legal and factual issues. Before becoming involved in bankruptcy practice, I probably thought it was mostly driven by filling out forms and handling routine issues. I found out that it can be a much more complex area of the law.
Do you have any advice for attorneys wanting to start their practice in the area of bankruptcy?
Don't simply learn by your own practice experience; observe experienced attorneys in bankruptcy court and attend significant seminars. Learn from the experience of others, and learn to do things not simply efficiently but with expertise. Impress the courts before whom you practice by your confidence and knowledge of the law.
Since retiring, what has been the best experience you have had?
Outside of the learning experience from continuing legal research and writing, having control of my schedule to do those things that are really interesting to me has been a great experience. The legal writing can be done anywhere, having access to Westlaw, giving me the opportunity to live where I want to, while both working and having fun.
Join us for an information-packed webinar by Judge Brown offering you expert guidance on many bankruptcy topics.
Topics include:
- Planning for bankruptcy when divorce is expected or pending
- Drafting issues for marital dissolution agreements-bankruptcy impacts
- Dischargeability of domestic support and property division obligations
- Attorney fees – are they dischargeable?
- Ethical issues faced by bankruptcy attorneys
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