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Mater Research Professor Sailesh Kumar:
"Following detailed review, Mater is pleased to announce recruitment for the RIDSTRESS (Sildenafil) study has recommenced.
"Recruitment for this study was temporarily paused after an unrelated trial in the Netherlands—which used Sildenafil in pregnancy for the treatment of severely growth-restricted pre-term babies—revealed an increase in neonatal deaths in the Sildenafil group.
"The study investigators, with the assistance of an independent Data Safety and Monitoring Committee, reviewed all data from the Mater study and are pleased to confirm that there are no differences in adverse outcomes between the Sildenafil and Placebo groups. Importantly, there were no similar adverse outcomes as reported by the Dutch investigators. Furthermore, the previously noted beneficial impact of Sildenafil persists.
"The investigators wish to stress that the RIDSTRESS study is very different to the Dutch trial. The Mater study is in women with full term pregnancies with normally grown babies with the purpose of assessing if Sildenafil reduces the risk of fetal distress in labour. The RIDSTRESS study uses much lower doses of Sildenafil over a shorter period of time compared to the study in the Netherlands.
"Following this detailed review of the study data to date, both the Mater Human Research Ethics Committee and the Data Safety and Monitoring Committee are happy to approve recommencement of the RIDSTRESS study.
"The safety of both participants and their babies is of paramount importance for Mater and close monitoring of outcomes will continue until the study is completed."
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James Carter and Oliver James
Wearing sexy shiny sports kit, beefy hung lads James Carter and Oliver James start off with plenty of mutual groping. James takes off his vest and Oliver licks and sucks his hard nipples then both pull their throbbing cocks from the side of their shorts. James has a big uncut dick and Oliver has a seriously thick cut cock. They jerk each other off for a bit, before Oliver drops to his knees. He sucks gently, getting James nice and wet before almost taking the entire length. He makes a lot of horny noises, and the sucking gets more intense, with James fucking Oliver's mouth, shoving his dick deeper, till Oliver gets it all down his throat. After some incredibly hot sucking, Oliver stands and James gets down on his knees. He opens wide to take in Oliver's major girth. He gets it really wet and tries to take as much as he can but only manages to get about two thirds down, jerking himself hard and fast, adding loads of spit, almost making Oliver cum right there and then. They get down on the floor now, with James on his back, Oliver next to him. Its get intense pretty quick as James grips Oliver's head and fucks his mouth hard and fast. Oliver and James both love arseplay so we get plenty of everything. First, James is on all fours, his beefy muscle butt in the air. Oliver spits into it, licking it, then rubbing and pushing his fingers in deep, opening James up and making him moan. Then Oliver fucks James right there on the floor, doggie style, pushing his fat dick in nice and slow, all the way, stretching that hungry arse. As James gets into it he pushes back, and it gets incredibly hot! Next, Oliver is on all fours, and James spits into his hole and fingers him with one, then two fingers. Oliver is rock hard, and James pulls his dick down between his thighs, sucking on the end as he keeps sliding his fingers in and out of his hole. James leans back on the sofa, holding his dick straight up, and Oliver eases himself down onto it, facing us, gradually taking the entire length. His dick throbs as his arse gets filled. He starts lifting himself up and down, riding it while working his fat dick. But this is the first time James ever fucked a guy, and the feeling turned him on so much he felt like he was gonna cum, so had to take it easy and not fuck too much. Then James wanted to get fucked again, so he lays on his back, legs apart. Oliver slides his big meat back up his arse and starts fucking with deep long strokes. He fucks a little harder, which makes James want to shoot. He tells Oliver to fuck him harder and Oliver really starts pounding. James makes a lot of noise before shooting a really strong jet of spunk all the way up his body, followed by a few more hot squirts of sticky jizz. Oliver pulls out and lays next to him to jerk off, quickly shooting another really good strong load over his muscular abs. He squeezes out the last few drops of spunk as he catches his breath.
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Castro customers loyalty program regulations
Loyalty program for the customers of Castro marketing 1985 Ltd. (hereinafter: "The program" and "Castro" respectively) is designated for Castro customers interested in being members of the program, subject to the instructions of these regulations (hereinafter: "The regulations").
The loyalty program is valid in Castro stores, Castro men and Castro Shoes & Bags in Israel only, and is not valid in Castro outlet stores (hereinafter: "Castro stores").
- 1. Membership in the program
- 1.1 A member in the loyalty program is who joined the program, and paid membership fees according to the regulations instructions (hereinafter:"Member in the loyalty program").
- 1.2 Joining the program is involved in payment of annual membership fees of 80 NIS (hereinafter::"Membership fees"). The payment will be charged upon joining. Castro reserves the right to update, from time to time, the membership fees, to increase or reduce it, according to its sole discretion, without prior notice. For the removal of doubt, in case a member has joined the program and has paid membership fees and the membership have later been reduced, the member shall not be entitled to any refund and/or discount for the membership already paid.
- 1.3 The membership in the program is purchased for the period of 12 months. On the end of the membership, the member shall be entitled to renew his membership for an additional period of 12 months, by paying renewal fees as will be customary in Castro on the time of renewal. It is clarified that upon renewal of membership, the member will be subject to the regulations valid version on the time of renewal and that on time of renewal of membership, the program benefits may differ from those existing on the first time of joining the program.
- 1.4 As a condition to membership in the program the member undertakes to fill a joining form to the program and in which to give to the company his full personal details. The member undertakes to give at least the following details: surname, family name, ID number, date of birth and contact means by at least one of the following: mobile phone number and/or postal address and/or e-mail address (all together hereinafter: "contact details").
The member confirms he knows that filling the contact details on the joining form clearly and readably is a condition to membership in the program and the company shall be entitled, according to its discretion, to refuse to accept a member to the program in case he has not given the company the contact details and/or given in part and/or given unclear or unreadable.
The member confirms the details he will give Castro are correct and complete and he confirms he will update Castro regarding any change in these details.
- 1.5 A member will be considered to have agreed on his free will that his name and details, as given by him upon joining the program, and also any information that accumulates in regards of the program and/or the member's purchases in Castro stores and/or any data that will be issued based on analyzing the above information and data, will be forwarded to Castro and will be used by Castro for promoting its actions, performance of information analyzing and statistic research and for direct mail to the members of the program, so that the use of the above information shall not be considered as invasion of privacy and will not grant the member any remedy and/or compensation. The said information will also be considered as Castro's property and the member hereby waives any claim regarding the use of the information as above, including claim under the Law for protection of privacy, 1981. The club is entitled to forward the above information to factors on its behalf for performing the uses mentioned in this clause.
- 1.6 Castro shall not be responsible for not receiving mail and/or anything regarding the program due to a fault and/or mistake and/or loss and/or not fulfilling and/or updating the personal details of the member.
- 1.7 People whose age is not over 18 ("minors") who request to be accepted as members in the program, are required to inform their parents and/or their legal guardians ("parents") regarding the instructions of these regulations and accept their approval for performing every activity, of any kind, within the program. The parents are responsible to inform the minors who are interested in membership in the program regarding the regulations and also to supervise the minors' activity so that the minors will act according to these regulations. Any activity that will be carried out by the minors within the program of Castro constitutes agreement of the minors and/or the parents to what is said in the provisions of the regulations.
- 1.8 Membership is for singles only (as opposed to corporations, agents and businesses), and the membership, including any right deriving from it and including any benefit given by the membership is personal and not transferable.
- 1.9 Castro reserves the right to refuse to accept any member to the program, according to its sole discretion.
- 1.10 Castro reserves the right not to approve joining and/or extension of membership in the program and/or instruct stopping of membership according to its sole discretion without any obligation to explain it.
- 2 Benefits of the program
- 2.1 Collection of Castro points
- 2.1.1 On making a purchase in Castro stores according to the instructions of the regulations and also, on purchasing on Castro website (www. Castro.com) (hereinafter: "The website" or "Castro website" as the case may be) and subject to the provisions of the website regulations, the member shall be entitled to collect Castro points, all as detailed in these regulations.
- 2.1.2 For every purchase, in one of Castro stores and/or the website, Castro points will be collected in favor of the member in the value of 10% from the purchase amount.
- 2.1.3 Collecting the points will only be made on the following cases:
-Payment for items in cash and/or cheque and/or credit card, as long as it is paid.
-Payment by credit voucher and/or chargeable magnetic card (issued by Castro).
- 2.1.4 For the removal of doubt, in the following cases there will not be points collection:
-Wish you card purchase chargeable magnetic card (collection of the points will be made only upon exercising the magnetic card).
-Payments for items by gift vouchers and "gift cards" whatsoever, excluding Rav tav, Tav hazahav and Israel tav.
- 2.1.5 Collection of the points is personal to any member and member and is not transferable to another member or to a union of a few members. It is clarified for the removal of doubt that membership in CU program is not shareable and/or transferable and also cannot be used by anyone else but by CU member himself.
- 2.1.6 Collection of points be made on purchase time only (on Castro store and/or Castro website)and is the responsibility of the member only and subject to identification on purchase time. No retroactive collection shall be possible. It is clarified that on purchase on a store collection will not be possible without presenting the membership card on purchase time.
- 2.2 Utilization of Castro points
- 2.2.1 A member can use The Castro points at his disposal at any time, as long as his membership is valid, at a ratio of 1 Castro point = 1 NIS, and to purchase by Castro points products in Castro stores as defined in the regulations. In case membership has expired and not been renewed, the member will not be able to use the balance of points collected in his favor.
- 2.2.2 It is possible to pay for items in Castro points, once you have reached a number of points equal to the price of the item in the store only (it is not possible to add money or other payment means to points to reach the item's price). It is clarified it will not be possible to utilize collected points in the website, but in the stores only.
- 2.2.3 In any case Castro points cannot be converted to Israeli money or any other currency or credit voucher.
- 2.2.4 Utilization of Castro points is conditional upon presenting an ID of the card owner in the store's cash box.
- 2.2.5 Castro points can be used starting from the first purchase after the purchase on which those points were collected.
- 2.2.6 Inquiry of the balance of Castro points collected in favor of a member can be done in Castro stores, on Castro customer service center or in Castro website. It is clarified that updating the number of Castro points in Castro website is not done immediately and decreasing and/ or adding points regarding the points collected for a member will be done within 72 hours from the time of collecting or using the points. It is clarified for the removal of doubt that the number of points showing on the website is only an estimate and is not obligating Castro and that the up-to-date correct number of points is the one showing on Castro database. In order to ensure the exact number of points you need to phone customer service department on tel. 1800-266-066.
- 2.2.7 In case a member has used more points than what is collected in his favor due to a fault or disruption in the computerized cash boxes in Castro stores and/or website the net is entitle to demand from the customer a financial refund in the value of 1 NIS per point as to cover the points deficit.
- 2.2.8 Points cannot be used for the purchase of Castro gift and/or wish you card.
- 2.3 Additional benefits
- 2.3.1 A member will be entitled to a birthday benefit on his birthday. The benefit will be changed from time to time according to Castro's sole discretion.
- 2.4 Credits and replacements
- 2.4.1 Credits, returns and replacements of items purchase by Castro points will be done according to Castro returns and replacements procedures as updated from time to time according to Castro's sole discretion and subject to The Regulations of consumer protection (cancellation of transaction),2010.
- 2.4.2 It is clarified that with the return of an item points were collected for, the following procedure shall apply:
-In case the return of the item will be credited in cash and/or credit card and/or cheque, all according to the company's procedures, the points collected for the returned item will be offset from the account of the returner of the item, as much as he is a member.
-In case the return of the item will be credited by Castro cheque, the points collected for the returned item will be offset from the account of the returner of the item, as much as he is a member, and against the issue of the Castro cheque the member will be credited in points in the offset amount.
-In case the item is returned against refund of the pay paid for it and in the circumstances where the points collected for the returned item have been utilized, and additional item/s has/have been purchased by them (hereinafter: "The utilized items"), then against the refund of pay for the returned item the utilized items will be returned as well and if used, their worth will be paid for.
- 3 Newsletters
- 3.1 CU members are entitled to receive information through various newsletters, including electronic newsletter, text messages and/or any other lawful way and/or approved by the member. Today our joining form does not request to mark approval for accepting newsletters but requests to mark who does not want to accept newsletters/ text messages/Israeli post – I have only written this to make sure it is compatible with what is written.
- 4 Renewal/ cancellation/ expiry of membership in the program
- 4.1 Every member shall be entitled to cancel his membership in the program subject to the provisions detailed in the instructions of The Regulations of consumer protection (cancellation of transaction),2010. Upon cancellation of membership points collected for the customer's card will be automatically deleted.
- 4.2 Castro reservrs the right to cancel membership in the program, inter alia under circumstances when there is actual suspicion the member has committed an act of theft, deceit, fraud and/or any other case when, according to Castro's sole discretion, the customer has done something against the instructions of these regulations and/or that is to harm the business and/or reputation of Castro and/or the member acted unfairly to use the benefits granted to the members of the program according the instructions of these regulations and/or misused the member card granted to him.
- 5 General
- 5.1 These regulations is a condition to join the program and any member is deemed to have read and agreed to the instructions of these regulations, including any future change to it. Castro reserves its right to change and/or update and/or amend the instructions of these regulations, for all its clauses and/or part of them, including instructions for joining the program, program period, method of collection of Castro points, type of benefits etc., all as it find suitable and according to its sole discretion and without prior notice. The obligating vesion of the regulations will be published and updated from time to time according to need at Castro offices and Castro's internet website, and can be perused at in Castro stores. A member will not have any demand and/or claim regarding the provisions of the regulations and/or changes. Castro reserves to itself the right to change or end the program activity at any time.
- 5.2 One shall not use the trademarks, contents, names, graphic designs and contents, music, files, pictures, photos, videos, words and marks showing on the Castro internet website and/or messages and publications of the program and/or newsletters of the program, and/or any other marketing and/or commercial material of the program ("contents"), for purposes which are not personal and non-commercial. One shall not copy, use, present, dispatch or allow others to do any of the above mentioned actions regarding the contents in any way, including inter alia in internet sites, publications of any sort and kind whatsoever, etc.
- 5.3 These regulations are subject to the Israeli Law and jurisdiction regarding their application will be of the authorized court in Tel Aviv only and of no other court.
- 5.4 In any address regarding the issues of the program please address the company of Castro marketing (1985) Ltd. , of 31 Ort Israel street, Bat Yam 59590 (Att: customer service department), tel. 1-800-266-066 , e-mail: email@example.com.


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Welcome to the Advanced Aesthetics information page. We are the premier provider of Aesthetic Services in the Lake Charles area. Our goal is to provide the very best products and Aesthetic Skin services.
Here is a complete list and description of our aesthetic services:
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- Laser Hair Removal
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This is yet another maintenance release aiming to fix some time zone problems users were having.
- Fixed a bug that could lead to an incorrect cycle date showing on the wheel view
- Changed: No both the Wheel View and the Calendar View go to Today when resuming from background
The first hopefully is the last bug fix related to the time zones. Internally all dates are now absolute. That means they won't change if you travel to somewhere that has a different time zone than where you are usual at.
The second item was much requested because it would save the user from having to tap the Today button upon returning to the app from background.
Update June 1st: the update was approved and is now on the app store.
Categories: Updates


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Job: Marketing: Social Media Sales Representative at FreezeCrowd, Inc.
Fun fact: I have climbed Mount Everest
Favorite part of my job: "Interacting with my peers and giving them the opportunity to experience a product that is truly beneficial to their lives. College is a time for learning both in and outside the classroom. I'm so happy that I've found a job that will test my abilities and push me outside of my comfort zone. Skills are learned and developed through practice, take the time to truly test your abilities before you decide your limitations."


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About Chapter 7
[wptabtitle]What are the main purposes of bankruptcy for individuals who cannot pay their debts?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]For individuals who cannot pay their debts, bankruptcy has two main purposes. First, bankruptcy operates to give the debtors a fresh start "by canceling" many of their debts, through an order of the court. Second, bankruptcy operates to give the people who are owed money – the creditor – a fair share of the money that the debtors can afford to pay back.[/wptabcontent][wptabtitle]What is a Chapter 7 and how does it work?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debtors give up nonexempt property (often called luxury items) they own at the time they file the bankruptcy case. A trustee sells this property and uses the proceeds to pay creditors. The debtors receive their discharge shortly after the case is filed. The discharge relieves the debtor from the obligation of paying certain debts. In this way, Chapter 7 debtors are allowed to keep the money that they earn after filing the bankruptcy case, as well as most other property that they obtain after the filing.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Who can file for bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Any person who resides in, does business in, or has property in this country can file a chapter 7 bankruptcy.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]How much does it cost to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Your cost is divided into two categories. One, the filing fee is $299.00 and must be paid through your attorney to the bankruptcy court. Two, attorney fees vary with the complexity of your case.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]How often can I file bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]The discharge in a chapter 7 case only covers the debts that were incurred before the case was filed. The bills that a debtor incurs after the case is filed are not discharged. The hope is that after their old debts are canceled by the discharge, debtors will be able to pay their new obligations as they come due. But unexpected circumstances, such as illness or loss of employment, may again put debtors in a situation where they cannot pay their bills. In this situation, a debtor could file another Chapter 7 case, but there might not be a right to discharge. After a debtor receives a discharge in a Chapter 7 case, the debtor only has the right to receive a discharge in a later Chapter 7 case if the later case is filed at least eight years after the first case was filed. However, even during the eight-year waiting period, debtors may still be able to obtain relief in a Chapter 13.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Where will my bankruptcy be filed?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]In the United States District Court in the district where you reside or where you work. The Bankruptcy Court is a part of the United States District Court. This Law Office limits its practice to the Fort Worth Division of the Northern District of Texas.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Can husband and wife file a joint bankruptcy petition?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Yes. The bankruptcy laws provide that a husband and wife may file a joint bankruptcy petition, using the same set of forms. Only one filing fee is charged for the joint petition.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Are all debts incurred prior to filing bankruptcy discharged in Chapter 7?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]No. There are a number of types of debts that are excepted from the discharge given in Chapter 7. Among the most common debts are certain taxes, fraudulently incurred credit card debt, domestic support obligations (including child support and alimony), and federally insured student loans. A debtor with debts of this kind can still receive a discharge of other debts but, after the bankruptcy, the "excepted" debts will still be owing (less any payments made through the bankruptcy itself). Additionally, Chapter 7 debtors who engage in certain misconduct connected with the bankruptcy (like failing to disclose assets) may be denied a discharge entirely. However, many of the debts that are excepted from discharge in Chapter 7 may be discharged through a Chapter 13. Other types of debts (family support and student loans, for example) are excepted from discharge in Chapter 13 as well as Chapter 7.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Do I have to go to court?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]You may have to appear on two occasions. The first occurrence will be approximately one month after your petition is filed. This meeting is called the "Meeting of Creditors" or the "Section 341 Meeting". You will be put under oath and questioned about the events that led to your filing bankruptcy, about your assets and your liabilities. You may have to attend the second hearing, which is called the Reaffirmation hearing. This hearing is the formal hearing where the Judge decides whether or not to allow you to reaffirm a debt. If there is an objection to your discharge or the discharageability of a debt a separate hearing is necessary and you will have to attend.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Who is the bankruptcy trustee?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]The trustee is an officer of the court and is usually a practicing attorney who is appointed by the court to gather your nonexempt property, convert it to cash, and distribute the cash to your creditors.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What are my responsibilities to the trustee?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]You are required to provide the Trustee with a copy of your last filed tax return at least 7 days prior to the Meeting of Creditors. You are required to cooperate with the trustee. If you refuse to cooperate, you may jeopardize your right to receive a discharge. You must complete a personal financial management course on or before 45 days after the Meeting of Creditors.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Do all creditors have to be listed on bankruptcy schedules?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Yes. All of the debts have to be scheduled, with the name and address of the creditor. This is so each creditor can receive notice of the bankruptcy, and get their fair share of any money that is paid to creditors. Sometimes debtors think they should omit a creditor because they want to continue to pay the debt. Omitting a creditor violates the law and is unnecessary, because a debtor can always choose to pay a debt voluntarily, even though the debt has been discharged. Creditors, however are prohibited from taking any action to collect a discharged debt.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What should a debtor do if a creditor does demand payment of a debt that is listed in the bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]If a creditor listed in the debtor's schedule, attempts to collect a scheduled debt, the debtor should inform the creditor a bankruptcy case has been filed and which prohibits all collection efforts. If an attorney represents the debtor, the debtor should give the attorney's name and telephone number to the creditor. If the debtor is not represented by an attorney, the debtor should give the creditor additional information about the case – the date of filing. The debtor should consult with an attorney to consider further action.
If creditors persist in contacting you once you have notified them that you have filed bankruptcy, you should keep a record of the time and content of the communication and discuss this with your attorney immediately. There may be substantial sanctions imposed upon the creditor for violation of law.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Does a bankruptcy automatically remove liens, such as Mortgages against a debtor's property?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]No. Liens can be placed on a debtor's property in many different ways. Some are by agreements, like mortgages and auto liens. Others are by operation of law, like property tax liens on a debtor's home. And some liens are to enforce judgments that have been entered against the debtor. Certain liens can never be removed in a bankruptcy case except by paying the underlying indebtedness. Other liens can only be removed if special action is taken in the bankruptcy case. So, if a debtor has any question about liens on his or her property, these matters should be discussed with an attorney.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]How do I know when my bankruptcy case is completed and I am no longer in bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]You are no longer in bankruptcy when you receive a discharge. Your case will remain open until the court enters an order closing the case, and a copy of this order is sent to the debtor. Unless the trustee has assets to distribute to creditors, Chapter 7 cases are closed fairly quickly.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]How does bankruptcy affect my credit rating?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Issuers of credit are free to consider the fact of a bankruptcy filing in deciding whether to extend credit. Bankruptcy filing can be listed in credit reports for up to 10 years from the date of filing. Some issuers of credit may decide to extend credit regardless of a bankruptcy. Others may be willing to extend credit only after a number of years have passed, or until the bankruptcy filing is no longer reported on the credit report.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What happens if my case contains non-exempt assets?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]The trustee will immediately begin to collect all of your non-exempt assets. Your creditors may file claims any time within 90 days after your Meeting of Creditors. The trustee will examine these claims and object to those he/she believes improper. All claims not objected to will be approved by the court.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What are exempt assets?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Exemptions are determined by the place where you have been domiciled for the 730 days immediately preceding the date of the filing of the petition or if the debtor's domicile has not been located in a single State for such 730 day period, the place where the debtor's domicile has been located for the 180 days immediately preceding the 730 day period or for the longer portion of such 180 day period. If you have not lived in Texas for the last two years you need to make your attorney immediately aware of this fact. Both the Federal Government and the State of Texas have defined exempt assets. After examining your situation, an election will be made between the two options. Generally the options are:
State Exemptions:
- Homestead, subject to purchase money, improvements, tax lien and consisting of a) Not more than ten urban acres: or b) Not more than 100 rural acres (200 acres for a family). c) Not more than $125,000.00 in equity that was acquired within 1215 days prior to the filing of bankruptcy.
- Personal Property: a) Without limit 1) All current wages 2) IRA's and most retirement plans. 3) Prescribed health aids b) The following not to exceed $30,000.00 ($60,000.00 for a family) 1) Unpaid commission of $7,500.00 for a single person/$15,000.00 for a family. 2) Home furnishings. 3) Provisions for consumption. 4) Tools of the trade including boats and motor vehicles. 5) Clothing. 6) Jewelry up to $7,500.00 ($15,000.00 for a family). 7) Two firearms. 8) Athletic and Sporting equipment (including bicycles). 9) Motor vehicles, one for each licensed driver and person who must rely on a licensed driver for transportation. 10) Certain livestock. 11) Household pets. 12) Present value of any Life Insurance Policy.
- Unlimited insurance benefits and cash value
- Proceeds to be paid under compensation laws including unemployment, workers compensation and crime victim benefit.
- Texas Tomorrow Fund
Note: Personal property may not be converted from non-exempt to exempt in an effort to defraud creditors. Federal Exemptions (per debtor)
- $21,625 in value for real or personal property used as a residence
- Up to $3,450 in equity in any one motor vehicle
- Up to $550 in value in any particular item of household furnishings, or wearing apparel, up to a total of $11,525
- Up to $1,450 in jewelry held for personal use
- Up to $2,175 in tools of the trade
- Any unmatured life insurance contract you own, except for a credit life insurance contract
- The right to received certain support and disability payments
- Any property not otherwise protected in an amount not to exceed $1,150 plus any unused amount of the $11,975 (1) above
[wptabtitle]How will the court contact me about orders that I am to follow?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]The order will be mailed to you. It is very important that you insure the court has your correct address. It is your responsibility to see that the court has your correct address.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What should I do if I move or change addresses?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]You must notify the court and your attorney in writing of your change in address.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Do I lose any of my rights, such as the right to vote by filling bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]No. Bankruptcy is a civil, not a criminal proceeding. You do not forfeit any of your civil rights by filing. Also, neither a utility nor a governmental unit may discriminate against you because you have filed for bankruptcy relief.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Will news of my bankruptcy be published?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]When your bankruptcy papers are filed, they become public records. Credit reporting agencies will generally report the filing. Our local newspapers or other media generally do not publish or report consumer bankruptcies unless the debtor is a well known or public person.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Are my out-of-state debts discharged in the bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Yes. The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution empowers federal law, therefore bankruptcy laws, with precedence over state laws. Bankruptcy is a federal proceeding. The Bankruptcy Court has the jurisdiction and power to discharge debts contracted anywhere in the country.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Will I lose all of my property if I file bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]You will only have to turn your non-exempt property over to the trustee in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Under Texas law and under the Federal law, certain property is safe from general unsecured creditors and the bankruptcy trustee. Property you may keep is called exempted property.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]What, if any, debts should I pay prior to filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]Always pay your necessities first. Usually this means food and essential medical expenses. Next pay your housing-related bills. Keep up your mortgage or rent payments if at all possible. If you own your home, real estate taxes and insurance must also be paid unless they are included in the monthly mortgage payment. Similarly, any condo fees or mobile home lot payments should be considered a high priority. Failure to pay these debts can lead to the loss of your home. Pay what you must to keep essential utility service. While this may not always require full payment, whatever payments are necessary should be made if at all possible. Working hard to keep your house or apartment makes little sense if it is not livable because you have no utilities.
Pay car loans or leases next if you really need your car. You will usually make your car loan or lease payments next after food, housing costs, medical expenses, utilities and clothing. You may even want to pay for the car first if the car is essential to holding onto your job. If you do keep the car, stay current on your insurance payments too. Otherwise the creditor may buy at your expense, even more costly insurance that gives you much less protection. In Texas it is illegal not to have automobile liability coverage. If you can do without your car or one of your cars, you not only save on car payments, but also on gasoline, repairs, insurance and the like. You must pay your child support debts.
Income tax debts are a high priority. You must pay your current year's income taxes that are not automatically deducted from your wages. You must also file your tax returns timely, even if you cannot afford to pay any balance due. If you are unable to pay required income tax obligations, you may consider filing a chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a chapter 13, interest and penalty cannot accrue during the repayment time. Loans without collateral are a very low priority. Most credit card debts, attorney, doctor and hospital bills, and other debts to professionals, open accounts with merchants, and similar debts are a low priority. Loans with only household goods as collateral are a very low priority. Sometimes a creditor requires you to put up some of your household goods up as collateral on a loan. You should generally treat this loan the same as an unsecured debt, that is, as a low priority. Creditors rarely seize household goods because they have little market value, it is hard to seize them without court process, and it is time consuming and expensive to use a court process to seize them. Do not move a debt up in priority because the Creditor threatens to sue. Many threats to sue are not carried out. Even if the creditor does sue, it will take a while for the collector to be able to reach your property, and much of your property may be exempt from seizure. Additionally, many debt collectors violate federal law in the manner by which they attempt to collect this obligation. If a violation occurs, you may be entitled to receive damages from the debt collector. If you believe a violation has occurred, talk to one of our attorneys about possible alternatives. Do not pay when you gave good legal defenses to repayment. Some examples of legal defenses are that goods purchased were defective, or that the creditor is asking for more money than it is entitled to. If you have a legal defense, you should obtain legal advice to determine whether your defense will succeed. In evaluating these options, remember that it is especially dangerous to withhold mortgage or rent payments without legal advice.
Court Judgments against you move up in priority, but often less than you think. After a collector obtains a court judgment, that debt often should move up in priority, because the
creditor can enforce that judgment by asking the court to seize certain of your property, wages, and back accounts. Nevertheless, how serious a threat this really is will depend, according to Texas law, on the value of your property and your income. It may be that all your property and wages are protected under state law, and you should pay this debt only after more pressing obligations. Student loans are a medium priority debt. Student loans should generally be paid ahead of low priority debts, but after top priority debts. Most delinquent student loans are backed by the United States and federal law provides special collection remedies against you, which other creditors do not, such as seizure of your tax refund and denying you new student loans and grants.
Debt collection efforts should never move up a debts priority. Be polite to the collector, but make your own choices about which debts to pay based on what is best for your family. Debt collectors are unlikely to give you good advice. Debtor collectors may be most aggressive to get you to pay debts that you should actually pay last. You can stop debt collection contacts and have legal remedies to deal with collection harassment. Threats to ruin your credit record should never move up a debt's priority. In many cases, when a collector threatens to report your delinquency to a bureau, the creditor has already provided the credit bureau with the exact status of the account. And if the creditor has not done so, a collector hired by the creditor is very unlikely to do so. In fact, your mortgage lender, your car creditor, and other big creditors are much more likely to report your delinquency (without any threats) than is a debt collector that threatens you about your credit. Refinancing is rarely the answer.
You should always be careful about refinancing. It can be very expensive and it can give creditors more opportunities to seize your important assets. A short-term fix can lead to long-term problems.[/wptabcontent]
[wptabtitle]Does the automatic stay apply to Chapter 7?[/wptabtitle]
[wptabcontent]The automatic stay will apply to Chapter 7 cases if you have not had a prior bankruptcy case pending within the last year prior to filing. If you have had one case pending within the last year then the automatic stay will only be in effect for thirty days. If you have had two or more cases pending within the last year then there will be no automatic stay. This provision is very important if you had a Chapter 13 case that was dismissed instead of converted.[/wptabcontent]


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Students, young professionals and volunteers will replant and revitalize wetlands in Orlando
To promote environmental stewardship and leave a positive imprint on this year's host city, the Water Environment Federation's (WEF) Students and Young Professionals Committee (SYPC) has organized a community service project during WEFTEC.09 this October in Orlando.Scheduled for Oct. 10 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., the SYPC will replant and revitalize a portion of the wetlands at the Orange County Utilities Northwest Water Reclamation Facility (NWRF).Building on the success of its first community project at WEFTEC.08, the SYPC will work with conference attendees and volunteers to harvest plants from the facility's established wetlands and replant them in uncultivated areas. In addition to expanding NWRF's green space, participants will learn how wetlands are used to further remove nutrients from reclaimed water prior to recharging the local aquifer system.Traditionally viewed as a water-rich state, Florida has struggled with a three-year drought and increased demand on the area's aquifer and groundwater supplies. Many local utilities adopted mandatory conservation measures and sustainable programs, including water reclamation and wetlands restoration, to ensure responsible natural resources management and environmental protection.This year's wetlands project not only supports environmental stewardship on a local level, but also promotes WEF's overall mission to preserve and enhance the global water environment. Last year's SYPC community service project, "Getting Out of the Gutter," left a rain garden at Pulaski Park in Chicago that uses native plants to help mitigate the city's storm water runoff.


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Scorpio and Pisces are ideal partners.
You can make your life full of dramas and surprises. Scorpio is possessive while Pisces is very submissive.
On sex life, Scorpio likes to take control while Pisces is willing to let the partner do so.
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Make it a habit to keep your teeth clean with a daily rubbing routine. But know that brushing your teeth regularly is not necessarily effective as a way to care for your teeth if the technique is not quite right.
Brushing your teeth twice a day, but teething and gum problems still happen a lot? Maybe the way you brush your teeth is still not right. The following are some points that can be a guide quoted from Familydentalcarez.com.
Make it part of the routine
Make brushing your teeth as part of a mandatory routine, after a meal or at least in the morning and evening before bed.
Do not go too often
Brushing your teeth 2-3 times a day as a way of taking care of your teeth is an ideal amount. But brushing your teeth more than 3 times a day can damage tooth enamel and harm your gums.
Not too strong
In addition to too often, brushing your teeth too tightly also risk damaging your teeth and gums. In order to better control the movement of the brush, hold the handle of the brush as if you were holding a pencil instead of a clenched fist.
No hurry
In order for tooth brushing can be done more thoroughly, give at least 30 seconds to brush each side of the rows of teeth: right side, left side, and front.
Good technique
Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle of gum and move the brush from right to left repeatedly along the tooth. Brush the surface of the outer and inner teeth, as well as the rear molar.
Brush also the tongue and the inside of the cheek
In addition to the tooth surface, bacteria are also present on the tongue and in the right side of the left cheek. Brush also this section gently on a regular basis to reduce the smell of bad breath. Some brands provide special tools to clean the tongue.
Gargle with clean water after each rubbing each section. Ending with an antiseptic mouthwash will further support the oral hygiene and freshness of breath.
Choosing and using the right toothpaste and toothbrush is also a key to healthy teeth and gums. Unhealthy teeth and gums may be a contributing factor to the development of other health problems, such as diabetes and heart disease.


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It was all so different when the Fourth Grace competition was launched in the heady surroundings of the MIPIM property show in Cannes in 2002.
No less a personage than Bob Scott, responsible for attracting international events to several cities, was on the platform extolling the virtues of the competition to a packed audience. But even then, there was a niggling doubt about the programme for the proposed building: what was it? David Henshaw, then and now the Liverpool chief exec, was buzzing around the mini-exhibition saying how wonderful it was all going to be. Now he makes a very silly comparison with the Millennium Dome (the Fourth Grace is largely funded by private money). But he was right in one respect: no one knew what would occupy the Dome, and no one knew who would end up occupying the Fourth Grace. But whose fault is that? Well, if Henshaw is taking the credit for scrapping the scheme, he must take the blame for having set up a meaningless competition in the first place. Some might regard that as a resigning matter.
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How's your day? I'm hoping that today's been a good day, or at the worst, something we can call normal. Do you mind stopping a second to look back over the past several hours? We've had numerous blessings... A bed to sleep on, a bite to eat, dishes to wash, places to go, people to see... And so much more! Consider each a blessing. Give thanks for each one. We often take these common, everyday blessings for granted. Tomorrow, things might change and we may or may not have one or more of these blessings. When that happens... our worlds just might come undone. Or will … [Read more...]
Is it me, or do you get a little excited around Valentine's Day? Maybe it's silly, but I love the idea of using the holiday to spread a little joy to those around me. For many, Valentine's Day is NOT a fun day. Though we see aisles of candies in the stores, and heart-shaped balloons floating at the ends of check lanes, many will not get a treat or any kind of "love" unless they purchase something for themselves. It's their reality... every day. Yet, they are reminded that "everyone," it seems, is enjoying something special for Valentine's Day. Except them. These … [Read more...]
When I was growing up I spent a lot of time looking in the mirror. You too? Each time I glanced at my reflection I hoped that my appearance would improve. Maybe it was because we had some pretty big mirrors in our house, or maybe it was because as a tween, my parents sent me to charm school at the local department store, but between there and home, I got the message that my physical appearance as well as the way I carried myself were important. At charm school, we learned how to sit and stand and even model pretty outfits for the store's style show. We learned about fashion, the best name brands, how to … [Read more...]
Let me tell you how blessed I am. Every morning I wake up next to a man who loves me with his whole heart. I pretty much jump out of bed each day because I can. Clothes hang straight in my closet sorted by type and I get to put on something to fit the day and occasion. When I go to the kitchen sink and turn the faucet, out pours sparkling clean water. As I grab my Bible to sit on the couch, I turn and look out the window and see the morning mist rising or dancing across the small lake. Turning the pages of my Bible, I read words of encouragement, and I'm blessed that I have the ability to read and … [Read more...]
How was your week? Today I was standing in line at Kroger with my husband. He asked me if I was okay. I mumbled something. But I wasn't okay. I had been running a grocery list in my mind on the drive over. It wasn't the grocery list of things I needed to pick up from the store. As I was standing in line, I let the weight of that list come down on me. I guess it was written across my face. At that moment I knew that I needed to start a new list.... a list of blessings. And I did....right there in line at Kroger. And then I found myself telling my husband the … [Read more...]
Joy Day! My favorite day of the week. The day when we count blessings.... ...the good things and the not-so-good things. The day we acknowledge The One who loves us beyond anything we can imagine. Everyday my husband drives through what is called a greenway. The mountainside is immediately on the right and and the gorge to the left on portions of the road. It's beautiful. And true to its name in the spring and summer. He sees lots of wildlife. And dead deer in the fall and winter. Everyday he prays that he won't hit one of those graceful creatures with … [Read more...]
Other than going away to college or getting married, have you ever packed up your home, said good-bye to friends and neighbors, and moved far away? Our first big move was away from our sweet saltbox which we had built and thought would be our forever on earth home. Nine months ago we made our fifth move. This time, leaving behind friends we had made over twelve years. This week a man who greeted us and helped unload our moving trucks at our last house came with his wife to visit us in our "new" home. They were en route to see a U.S. Open Tennis Tournament and decided to take a day, … [Read more...]
Last evening I stayed up a little late before going to bed. Now just for the record....I was NOT Pinteresting. Hee hee. I was sitting in the stillness of the sunroom, contemplating words on the illuminated screen before me, listening to the sounds of the night, observing the sky lighting up in the distance, and glimpsing an occasional firefly dance past my window when I heard the strangest sound, from what I assumed was a vehicle, making its way down the street in front of my house. If I were a caller on Car Talk, Ray or Tom would probably have had me make the noise in order … [Read more...]
This morning the sun was shining, the birds were singing, and my heart was filled with joy. What a great start to the day! Maybe your day didn't begin like that. Actually mine didn't either. I woke up to grayness and fog. But soon the sun broke through and now, I'm reveling in the beauty of the day. I've forgotten about the gray. I'm living in the sun (Son). That is how I can say, "What a great start to the day!" My friend, that's what happens when we count our blessings. If you're new here, last week I put out this challenge: Take the Joy … [Read more...]


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On September 13, Austin Music will hold a launch party for its first digital public history exhibit. The exhibit covers music in Austin between 1930 and 1950, with a focus on dance bands, jazz orchestras, and Western Swing. In addition to segments on regional musicians, it features segments on important concerts by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, and Paul Whiteman. The launch party will include a guided tour of the digital exhibit, a discussion of the project as a whole, and talks on music, segregation, and politics in Austin in this period.


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A 25-year-old man died after jumping from a hotel room at the Four Season in Manhattan's midtown.
NYPD responded to a call that a man had jumped from his eighth story room at 3.05am on Saturday, a law enforcement source said.
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Typical Quest Chat Board Topic: "Free Fast Quest HELP!"
Yeah, okay, so let's check it out - you think to yourself. You type in the
item needed, and probably the Faerie it's for, just because it's fun to do.
The "helper" tells you that Earth Faerie quests aren't really worth it, a trip
to the healing springs will do you better, and not cost.
But no, you persist. So you bring her that much coveted item, and what does
she do to repay you? She makes your pet not hungry anymore and restores their
hit points.
Big deal, right? WRONG. I have discovered the TRUE magic of the Earth Faerie,
and it will make every jeweled collar and nanka bottle worthwhile.
For those of us who have been playing Neopets for a while, we know that Earth
Faerie quests seem pretty much useless. All she does is fill make one of your
pets "full up" and restore lost hit points. While this is better than a Tiki-Tack
Tombola "booby prize", there is a bunch of free food around Neopets and you
can go to the Healing Springs every 45 minutes. You might not think it is worth
the effort to go get her the item, so most of the time you'll reject her quest.
That may not be the wisest thing to do - in fact, I would like to say that the
Earth Faerie is THE MOST IMPORTANT Faerie to do quests for. "Why?" you might
ask. Read on, dear reader... read on.
So you've rejected an Earth Faerie request and now you've damaged the Earth
Faerie's already tender ego. You might be thinking right now, "I never knew
Faeries had egos; I thought they were all friendly and helpful," and other things
of that nature. While this is true in most cases, especially with the Soup Faerie,
Water Faerie and Library Faerie, this is not the case for ALL Faeries. I regretfully
inform you that in the case of the Earth Faerie, you are wrong, my friend...
dead wrong. The Earth Faerie KNOWS that she hasn't got the best magic, and you've
just added insult to injury by rejecting her quest.
The truth of the matter is ever since they were little, the Faeries of Neopia
have always stuck together. They did EVERYTHING together, from going to the
mall and having sleepovers to studying for Faerie School. That brings me to
my next point; what do Faeries do in their Faerie School? Well, they learn to
be good Faeries, of course! By "good" I don't mean "nice" - otherwise how could
you explain Jhudora and the Darkest Faerie? They are just very well trained.
We must consider that even back in Faerie School the Earth Faerie always had
difficulty with controlling her magic, and was teased by her friends quite often
growing up. In school, when the other non-Faerie children made fun of the Earth
Faerie, however, her Faerie friends stood up for her claiming that she was "theirs
to pick on - not anyone else's!" Such is the way with siblings, such is the
way with Faeries.
Now, let's take that into account when looking at your current predicament.
You just got a Faerie quest from the Earth Faerie, and thinking it wasn't worth
very much you decided to go visit Faerieland and let her know what you think
of her and her silly little quest. Disappointed, but used to this sort of response,
the Earth Faerie dismisses your quest and sulks back to her home in some hidden
corner of Neopia.
It is an established fact that these Faeries stick together, and that they
consider themselves just very special female inhabitants of Neopia. Their long-standing
and very strong friendship leads to only one logical conclusion. They STILL
have those fabled sleepovers - most likely with faerie pizza, and faerie pie,
and all other variety of faerie foods. By now I'm sure you can imagine what
goes on at these Faerie slumber parties. You guessed it - giggling and girl
talk, of course!
"What does this mean?" you might be wondering. I will tell you - now the Earth
Faerie relates her story to all her Faerie friends about the way you treated
her, and even though you're not the first in this action, and they know you
won't be the last, they decide to punish you. What better way, they decide,
than to make you wait an insanely long time before they give you another quest?
Of course, it could frustrate you for a variety of reasons. It could be because
your pet doesn't get stronger, or faster or more defense. Maybe it's due to
how all your friends are getting quests left and right while you are just sitting
there twiddling your thumbs. Whatever the reason, however, you have just discovered
first hand the TRUE secret of Earth Faerie magic.
Time for a quick recap - you're rejected a quest and gotten that message about
not being able to have another quest for however many seconds; you go play some
games and stroll around the different shops and other places in Neopia, waiting
on your next quest. Don't forget, you didn't reject just any quest; you rejected
the Earth Faerie's quest, upset the Earth Faerie in the process, and now she's
told all her friends. So not only will SHE not be giving you quests for a while,
neither will her friends. You had better pull up a nice, comfy chair and play
some more games, as you'll be waiting a good long while.
But don't fret, friendly Neopian. Even though these Faerie fiends are denying
you quests to cheer up their friend, their tempers are not long lasting, and
they are not ones to hold grudges (for too long - at least). They are Good Faeries,
after all. So play your games and wait for them to come to you again.
YES! You've finally gotten another quest! Does this mean you've been forgiven?
Maybe... but I surely wouldn't take a risk now... the girls might not like that
too much. A good rule of thumb on spending for quest items is that if the item
costs LESS than a codestone or dubloon, it is probably worth doing for any Faerie.
However, it is almost always worth doing Earth Faerie quests just to keep things
smoothed out between you and the other Faeries.


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With Holiday season approaching, all of us have started with planning our meals, especially if we're going to be the host. We should admit that there is nothing better than chicken drumstick which is juicy on the inside with crispy skin on the outside. Drumsticks are a fun distraction from the standard boring chicken breast and are super inexpensive. Kids love them, adults love them, and they make a good way to avoid getting stuck in a chicken recipe routine. These chicken drumstick ideas are positively addicting! Whatever recipe you choose, have some napkins nearby, because these drumstick should definitely be eaten with your hands.
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks with Marsala Sauce
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Grilled Three-Herb Chicken Drumsticks
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Garlic Lemon Chicken Drumsticks
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Spiced Chicken Drumsticks with Brown Sugar and Jalapeños
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Crunchy Garlic Drumsticks
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Honey Lemon Chicken Drumsticks + Thighs
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Having trialled them in select regions for almost two years now, GameStop last night officially opened their "store of the future" in Palo Alto, California. Get a good look, because it'll soon be the past.
The concept store, a prototype of the kind of changes the mega-retailer will be rolling out to its 6000 stores worldwide, certainly looks the part. Gone are the days of a pair of store assistants, a monitor and a TV on the roof, replaced with an outlet that's designed to be as modern as the medium its selling.
There will be web-connected PCs that have downloadable and flash games to play. There will be large touch-screen displays, which gamers can use both for information as well as to buy things like downloadable content. These displays will even store your customer history, activated via your customer loyalty card.
It's all flashy, and for 2010, looks fairly impressive. It's designed to maintain the retailer's dominant position in the marketplace as we move into a digital age. Yet, beset on all sides be enemies bent on its destruction, it's far from enough to keep pace with a rapidly-evolving games market, meaning it'll also be the chain's last hurrah.
The future of video game retail is in downloads. This is not up for debate. We can yearn for the heft of a box and the feel of a manual all we want, but one day, and that day will be soon, we won't be buying video games off a store shelf. At least, we won't be in quantities to support a retailer the size of GameStop.
That day may be five years away, it may be ten, but it will come. And if this is all GameStop can do to counter this fact, then they're done for.
A central design feature of these new stores is the fact you can buy downloadable content. You walk in, swipe your credit card, and you get a redeem code for the DLC you just bought. You then have to go home and download it. Sure, you'll get loyalty points for doing so, but does GameStop HQ not see the absurdity in this practice? In thinking people will leave their homes, go to a store, give that store money, then return home to download something that had they stayed at home, would have finished downloading before they'd even arrived at the GameStop?
Were this the only challenge the retailer was facing, you'd at least fancy their chances of finding a workaround. But it's not.
Publishers like Electronic Arts and THQ are waging an open, public war against GameStop's practice of encouraging the sale of used games, a cornerstone of the retailer's business plan. Other publishers, like Sony, are looking seriously at joining in.
At this early stage it probably hasn't' had too adverse an effect, but the more games are released that encourage new purchases - which for GameStop carry a negligible profit margin compared to their "buy for $10 and sell for $30" used games - the more it will hurt them. And if people stop buying used games at GameStop, GameStop, utterly reliant on the sale of used games, is in trouble.
The boxed PC market is as good as dead, with digital delivery services like Steam moving swiftly to dominate the market with their convenience, portability and and plentiful bargains. You can already buy full Xbox 360 games on that console's marketplace, and more and more titles are being released as downloadable games, purchased directly from a console rather than a store.
The latest PSP doesn't have any kind of boxd game whatsoever, nor do any of Apple's handheld platforms, which are fast becoming some of the most important devices in the portable space.
As a brand, then, you could say that to succeed in the future, GameStop would need to evolve and become an online retailer. Steam, the PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade, all rolled into one. That would be a sound business plan, and something the name "GameStop" with its current pull could probably manage. If Amazon could sell Xbox Live Arcade games, there'd be no stopping GameStop from doing more.
And it's trying. Sort of. GameStop has bought Kongregate, an online gaming portal, and Jolt Online Gaming, which does much the same thing, but these are cheap, peripheral solutions, not a meaningful means of shifting the company's business online.
This is where GameStop's nature will be its undoing. Like other outdated stores - let's use Blockbuster as an example, which when movies went online found itself adrift - it's not enough to simply cut their losses and move online, because there are thousands of stores worldwide with tens of thousands of employees on the books.
Those can't simply be tossed aside, and like Blockbuster, when the end comes GameStop will find them to be the burdens that catalogue its demise, when the only time you hear about them are when 1500 employees are laid off, and/or hundreds of stores shut down as the market the retailer once dominated disappears from beneath its feet.
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A Chinese warship confronted an Indian naval vessel in waters off Vietnam and demanded its identity, the Financial Times said on Thursday, amid regional concern over Beijing's maritime assertiveness.
The London-based newspaper reported that five people familiar with the incident said it occurred in international waters shortly after India's amphibious assault ship INS Airavat completed a scheduled port call in Vietnam.
Delhi confirmed contact was made with its ship, but rejected the suggestion of a "confrontation".
On July 22 after sailing 45 nautical miles off Nha Trang, the INS Airavat was called on an open radio channel by someone identifying himself as the "Chinese Navy", the Indian government said in a statement.
"You are entering Chinese waters," the radio caller said, according to the statement. It added that no ship or aircraft was visible from the Indian vessel, which proceeded as scheduled.
"India supports freedom of navigation in international waters, including in the South China Sea, and the rights of passage in accordance with accepted principles of international law. These principles should be respected by all," Delhi said.
A series of Chinese actions in the South China Sea have caused nervousness among regional neighbors -- particularly Vietnam and the Philippines.
China says it has sovereignty over essentially all of the South China Sea, a key global trading route, where its professed ownership of the potentially oil-rich Spratly archipelago overlaps with claims by Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Brunei and Malaysia.
Vietnam and China have a separate long-standing dispute over the more northerly Paracels archipelago.
The INS Airavat visited Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam and the northern port of Haiphong in the second half of July.
Vietnam's foreign ministry said it had no information about the incident, while China's foreign ministry spokesman said he had queried the defense ministry but had not yet received a response.
A source familiar with the incident told AFP it was "a typical Chinese approach", adding that Beijing's enforcement vessels try to assert "that this is their territory and what are you doing in their territory?".
In recent months, the Philippines and Vietnam have objected to what they said was Chinese harassment of oil exploration vessels and fishermen in the South China Sea.
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in July condemned acts of "intimidation" in the waters, where it says it has a national interest in free navigation.
A Pentagon report on Wednesday last week said China is increasingly focused on naval power, as it places a growing priority on securing strategic shipping lanes and mineral-rich areas in the South China Sea.
Chinese leaders have insisted their military modernization program is aimed solely at "self-defense".
China, Vietnam plan defense hotline
China and Vietnam plan to set up a defense hotline as part of closer military links, official media reported on Wednesday, in the latest effort to publicly ease tensions after a maritime dispute.
The two sides "agreed to promote bilateral defense cooperation" at their second annual security dialogue held in Beijing, the English-language Vietnam News reported after the weekend talks.
The newspaper said China and Vietnam would expand ties to "new fields", among them the exchange of military delegations, including military students, as well as establishing the hotline between their defense ministries.
It did not elaborate on whether the line would be for the ministers themselves.
A few years ago, the communist party secretary-generals of Vietnam and China also established a hotline.
And in 2009, the foreign ministries signed an agreement to create a similar link between the neighbors' "leaders", although its status is unclear.
In the latest talks, involving Vietnam's deputy defense minister and China's deputy chief of general staff, Beijing said it would share experiences in United Nations peacekeeping, Vietnam News reported.
Hanoi has not yet contributed to UN missions but has expressed interest to do so.
The neighbors have a long-standing dispute over sovereignty of the potentially oil-rich Paracel and Spratly island groups, which straddle vital commercial shipping lanes in the South China Sea.
Relations sank to their lowest point in years in May and June when Vietnam said Chinese vessels twice interfered with its oil survey ships inside the country's exclusive economic zone.
Both countries then staged naval drills, and Vietnamese citizens took to the streets in a series of unprecedented demonstrations objecting to the Chinese "invasion", although recently Hanoi ordered an end to the rallies.
Vietnamese bitterly recall 1,000 years of Chinese occupation and routinely express dislike of China.


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Simple, Chic Succulent Centerpiece
A couple weekends ago I set the table simply and chic-ly (I hope) and made my own succulent centerpieces. I wrote a post about how easy and inexpensive it was over on Apartment Therapy. Overall I love using living plants for decor. Have you guys used succulents or plants in centerpieces recently?
I've been eyeing Woolly Pockets for a long time but just haven't quite been able to commit a wall to that kind of endeavor. But soon my pretties, soon!
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- CitricSugar said...
I would love to try this but somehow I manage to kill things just be looking at them. Even things as low-maintenance as cacti and the like.
GO for the Woolly Pockets!! Do it. For those of us who can't grow things to save our lives. :-)
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- jennifer lorton said...
The centerpiece is lovely. It has such a sweet organic vibe to it.
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The rebels are closing in. The heirs to the regime have either been arrested or killed. The compound is all that is left of a dictatorship that has spanned four decades.
With only 20% of the capital, according to current reports, still in his possession and night long celebrations in the capital's Green Square it looks like the jig is up for Colonel Gaddafi.
His time in power, lubricated by sitting on top of an oil reserve that the Western powers don't want to lose, has been marked by suspicion, mystery and worldwide condemnation. It is hard to believe this is the end of the saga that has been going on since the airstrike began back in March.
Back when NATO sanctioned the air attack the government tried to suggest that it would be quick and painless as Gaddafi was already on his last legs. However the past 5 months have proved that was as naive as most commentators and members of the public thought at the time.
Gaddafi's regime may be 'falling apart' according to David Cameron but how long will it be till he gives up the ghost? Twitter is circulating the rumour that he is already dead and many people have speculated that he is stalling till he comes up with a proper exit strategy.
However, like the Ivory Coast's Laurent Gbagbo who had to be captured inside his own home before he surrendered, Gaddafi won't stop until the bitter end.
What else has he got to lose? There is no way he can ever effectively gain control of his territory entirely again or if he does it'll crumb after his death when the regime loses the founder.
Yet, if he were to capitulate now he cannot guarantee that he'll receive any of the amnesty that countries like the UK had promised him if left the country earlier, the other Middle Eastern countries won't give protection to a Marxist pretender that could threaten the stability of their own precarious dictatorships and no democratic country would even contemplate housing him.
His all or nothing gamble on victory has failed and he has nowhere to go except prison or the grave. As far as he is concerned it is probably better to go out fighting like the revolutionary he believes he still is than rot away in the Hague like any other war criminal. And given his previous callous disregard for his people, he doesn't care how many people he'll take with him. Reports describe him as 'delusional' and that he has become so warped by power and his own legend that he doesn't seem to believe he or his legacy is fallible.
This could be damaging for the National Transitional Council as well. Gaddafi has got to be removed in a reasoned and democratic way with NATO's full support if the new Libyan regime has a remote possibility of surviving. A draft of a constitution has already been written but whether this will ever be implemented is still up in the air. A Tripoli resident has already told the BBC World Service that the rebels have been looting shops and homes for supplies. The rebels need to be careful with their image and portray themselves as a liberating army coming to bring democracy to Libya rather than make a martyr out of Gaddafi.
Although the demise of Gaddafi's regime is a call for celebration, Libyans should not get too complacent. The fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003 was met with relief but there is still infighting and corruption in Iraq eight years later. The new governments of Egypt and Tunisia are struggling under the weight of the accusations that they have simply replaced the old elites with a new one.
This is the greatest chance for change in Libya but they should be aware of how they deal with the old one. It is the only way they can hang onto the moral high ground they've acquired.


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Upcoming Webinars with Electric Imp
02/02/2017 in iot | Tags: Electric Imp, IIC, Industral Internet Consortium, mnubo, webinar | Leave a comment
We have two webinars with partners coming the next couple of weeks, be sure to reserve your free spot:
IIoT Endpoint Security – The Model in Practice (Feb 22, 8 am PT)
This is a webinar in the IIC (Industrial Internet Consortium) webinar series.
Debunking the Top 5 Urban Myths of IoT: Getting IoT-Ready
This is a webinar together with our partner mnubo (Feb 14, 9 am PT)
Hope to see you there.
— Terrence
This Week: Java Embedded Events and Webinars
05/05/2014 in Embedded | Tags: developer challenge, iot, Java Embedded, Java ME Embedded 8, Virtual Developer Day, webinar | Leave a comment
Be sure to sign up for two embedded Java Events and Webinars this week – I will be participating in both:
- Free Webinar with Vinicius Senger on embedded Java ME and the IoT Developer Challenge: Today, May 5th, 11 am – 1 pm PDT
- Virtual Developer Day – Java: A day chock-full of the latest Java content, including embedded Java: Tomorrow, May 6th, starting at 9 am PDT
If other timezones for the Virtual Developer Day suit you better, there will also be sessions in EMEA on May 14th and APAC on May 21st. Find out more here.
— Terrence
Today (7/30): Free Webinar – The Rise of the Connected Machines
07/30/2013 in Embedded | Tags: iot, Java Embedded, Java ME Embedded, M2M, webinar | Leave a comment
I wanted to point your attention to a free webinar today by Peter Utzschneider, Vice President of Product Management at Oracle:
Oracle Device to Data Center: The Rise of the Connected Machines
Harnessing Business Value
Date: Tuesday, July 30th, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM PDT
- The explosion of intelligent, connected devices is the next IT wave.
- The key to gaining real business value from M2M services is effective communication among all elements of the architecture with an integrated, end-to-end platform.
- Organizations need to provide high-speed, real-time data capture and analysis.
Register here to attend (registration required, but free).
— Terrence
Webinar, June 27: Application Intelligence and Connected Devices
06/26/2013 in Embedded | Tags: Connected, devices, iot, Java Embedded, Java ME Embedded, M2M, webinar | Leave a comment
Oracle and Beecham have recently conducted a market survey on use of Connected Devices for M2M & Internet of Things (IoT) applications and new trends.
On June 27, 9 am ET the first session in this webinar series addresses intelligence in connected devices. Join Peter Utzschneider from Oracle and Robin Duke-Woolley of Beecham Research as they discuss the findings from this survey and the implications for the M2M & IoT connected devices market:
- What are the key business drivers of your connected devices program?
- To what extent do you expect the intelligence required for M2M & IoT applications to change?
- Would these changes occur at the network edge, at the data center, or both?
- What are the impacts of these changes on ISV's and device manufacturers?
- What are the opportunities for other M2M & IoT players?
To attend, please register for free or click on the image.
— Terrence
Reminder: Java Virtual Developer Day: June 19 and 25
06/18/2013 in Embedded, Mobile & Embedded | Tags: Embedded Java, Java EE, Java ME, Java ME Embedded, Java SE, Virtual Developer Day, webinar | Leave a comment
Just a quick reminder to participate in the upcoming Java Virtual Developer Day tomorrow or June 25th. More information on my previous post.
— Terrence
Java Virtual Developer Day: June 19 and 25
06/11/2013 in Embedded | Tags: Embedded Java, Java EE, Java ME, Java ME Embedded, Java SE, Virtual Developer Day, webinar | Leave a comment
Sorry for the slow rate of postings lately … been insanely busy working on a number of things related to Java Embedded – stay tuned for more details in the near future.
In the meantime, be sure to register for our upcoming "Virtual Developer Day – Java" in either of two slots:
- Americas/Canada – Wednesday June 19, 2013
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
- 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EDT
- 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. BRT
- EMEA/Africa/Middle East – Tuesday June 25th, 2013
- 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. BST / 10:00:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.CEST
- 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. IST / 12:00:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MSK
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Corresponding UTC (GMT)
The Virtual Developer Day is a great way to learn about the latest features, platforms, and tools in Java EE, Java SE, and Java Embedded. Watch tutorial and webinars, and engage in live chat sessions with our technical experts standing by to answer (I will be participating in the Java Embedded track).
Find all information and the agenda here. Registration is required, but free.
— Terrence
Quick News: Nokia Webinars on Mobile Java and Web Apps
06/06/2011 in Mobile & Embedded | Tags: Java ME, Mobile Java, Mobile Web, Nokia, S40, webinar | Leave a comment
Just a quick note: Nokia is currently doing a number of webinars on Series 40 development, including mobile Java and web apps topics. Check out the complete list here.
— Terrence
Webcast tomorrow (Feb 1st): "Java Products for the Smart Grid"
01/31/2011 in Mobile & Embedded | Tags: embedded, Embedded Java, Java ME, Java SE Embedded, Smart Grid, webcast, webinar | Leave a comment
Just a quick note in case you hadn't seen this:
Java Products for the Smart Grid Webcast
Date: Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Time: 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET
Register for the Webcast to learn how Java:
- Delivers the key features needed to develop embedded solutions
- Helps devices share information securely and efficiently
- Makes devides eco-friendly
- Helps build easy-to-use, consumer friendly interfaces.
This webcast is free with registration. All info here.
— Terrence
LWUIT Webinar now available in archive
09/28/2010 in Mobile & Embedded | Tags: Java ME, LWUIT, Mobile Java, webinar | Leave a comment
Just wanted to let you know that the LWUIT webinar I did two weeks ago is now available in the archive for viewing.
— Terrence
LWUIT Webinar on Sep 16: Please register
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For those of us of a certain age, the death of Cécile Aubry at the end of July caused a nostalgic pang: memories of black-and-white television, mountains, and a dog that seemed to be made out of the fluffy snow over which she bounded. Belle et Sébastien, which she originally wrote, was a much-loved part of my childhood. I had not realised until I read her obituary that Sébastien was played by her son, Mehdi El Glaoui.
What struck me most, though, was remembering that British television for the young was far more international in those days. Dubbed or narrated imported serials, mostly made in the 1960s, were repeated well into the 70s, offering a window on to excitingly different worlds. My earliest TV memories include L'Âge Heureux, a serial about the "petits rats" – young ballet dancers – in Paris, with dramatic scenes on the roof of the Opera House which haunted me for years. I also recall the 1950s east German The Singing, Ringing Tree, although I did not find it as scary as some of my contemporaries seem to have done. White Horses, too, was popular, about a young girl's adventures at a Slovenian stable that raised Lippizaners: for me, Follyfoot never had the same appeal. Some serials took us even further afield: Yao, a French/Côte d'Ivoire co-production, was my first introduction to an entirely black African world, albeit in a legendary context.
Nor was this internationalism just for children. Adults had subtitled historical dramas, such as Les Rois Maudits, based on Maurice Druon's series of novels on the last Capetian kings in the 14th century. In the 1980s or 1990s there was an Indian historical adventure series, The Great Maratha, which had wonderful costumes. However, as far as I can recall, the last major imported, subtitled serial on terrestrial TV was Gérard Depardieu's 1998 Le Comte de Monte Cristo. The original Swedish Wallander and Spiral have appeared on digital channels only, and fitted into the crime-thriller genre that now dominates peaktime schedules. Where now are the foreign-language historical dramas, the literary classics? Even the BBC's own adaptations shy away from works that were not originally written in English: they used to serialise Balzac, Zola, Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, both the Dumas, and Stendhal.
It is also noticeable that subtitled films have almost disappeared from mainstream broadcasting, certainly at sensible viewing times. The BBC and Channel 4 used to screen seasons of great, non-Hollywood directors such as Bergman, Eisenstein and Kurosawa. It was through these that I discovered their work. Broadcasters widened horizons, rather than reinforced narrow boundaries.
Why, when we are supposed to be becoming more European, more global in outlook, is our television becoming so narrowly Anglophone in focus? As Martin Kettle recently noted, we have become trapped in the Anglosphere. The overseas imports that are shown are American and Australian: they may speak the same language, but in many respects are more "different" than some of our nearer neighbours. Yes, there are financial costs involved in subtitling or dubbing, but the cost of wearing cultural blinkers is greater. Digital viewers can get news channels such as France 24 or al-Jazeera in English, but drama and film offer imaginative engagement with characters and stories: these, too, are important in building a deeper understanding of people in other places and cultures.
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Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture, Senator Emmanuel Bwacha; Zonal Manager, Bank of Industry(BOI), Mrs. Bisi Ajayi; Minister of Agriculture and Rural Developemnt, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina; Chairman, Honeywell Group, Mr. Oba Otudeko and Permanent secretary , Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr. Sunny Echono at the handing over of equipement to master bakers in Abuja.
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Post Canvas And Paint: Images For Android Phones 04
embrace the sky
dreaming …
let the light unfold
This entry was posted on May 4, 2012 by walterwsmith3rd. It was filed under 2012, Abstract Art, Art, Uncategorized and was tagged with Abstract Art, Art, Digtial Art, Dreams, Mindfulness, Photography, Poetry, Post Canvas and Paint Series, Sky.
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May 4, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Thanks Linda. It is fun. I am finding that working from the phone is like having a digital sketchbook everywhere I go. Painting on the go! Hope to incorporate more apps and produce more sophisicated pieces.
May 4, 2012 at 10:40 pm
Wow. And I curse my phone nearly every time I touch it. I think I have a lemon. I'm not usually so stupid that I can't figure out how to use new tools.
May 5, 2012 at 5:36 am
Walter, I was wondering, what do you mean by remix? Is it literal or metaphorical? Or both? Just curious…
May 4, 2012 at 9:36 pm
Interesting Jessica. You are the first person to ask that question. It is both. Both an abstract idea and a literal construct. I do mix various sources i.e. photographs, sometimes scanned materials for textures etc. On a larger scale it is various digital mediums such as photography, video, music, computer, software, phone etc. In music a 'remix' is thought of a taking one source material sampling it or changing it into another while maintaining the original integrity to a certain degree. I like to think of all of my 'visual remixes' as being one that is in continuious evolution.
May 4, 2012 at 10:56 pm
I think I like that you SAY it is a remix, because in fact, isn't everything that we produce just that? It is a deceptively modern word…and yet that IS the creative process, is it not? I suppose your literal construct takes that idea further.
Maybe I always second guess myself by thinking I can't possibly be seeing what I am seeing. At any rate, thanks for responding to my potentially stupid question.
May 5, 2012 at 12:41 am
it is all lovely here
May 6, 2012 at 4:36 am
Thanks Barbara…
Peace and Light
May 6, 2012 at 10:34 am
I love the colors and movement in this one!
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We previously reported that Beryl and Compiz would be merging, but the name and some of the details were unknown. However, today we now know the name of the Beryl and Compiz merge: Compiz Fusion. Compiz Fusion marks the combined efforts of Beryl and Compiz developers, and already we have a number of new features. Compiz Fusion already sports a new zoom plug-in with select and zoom and panning. Another new feature introduced is a new CompizConfig Settings Manager. Additional information can be found on the Beryl blog.
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