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Our library celebrates its 150th birthday this year, and as a gift to the community we created a book of 150 reading challenges, which replaced the Adult Summer Reading club we have done in previous years. Our intention was to create a marketing piece for the library that would showcase our collections and share our enthusiasm with everyone who uses the library. Erin Watkins, our Manager of Programs and Community Development, was instrumental in getting this off the ground. Thanks, Erin!
This is what we discovered while putting the booklet together:
Many hands make light work. We had staff from multiple areas of the library contribute ideas for the challenges, but we had one person compile them. This allowed for diverse interests, collection areas and material types, which we hoped would appeal to a broader range of our community. The challenges were meant to encompass all aspects of our library's collection in as many formats as possible to inspire people to move beyond their tried and true reading, viewing, and listening habits. Literacy is not just about books, and having the challenges touch on multiple formats will give people a chance to explore areas of the library that they may have previously ignored or been uninterested in. Having staff from all over the library contribute really helped set the groundwork for the challenges. Having one staff member compile the results was a way to ensure we kept to task and made it to our goal of 150 challenges – one for each year the library has been in existence.
Enthusiasm helps! Staff enthusiasm for a project like this helps us all see how diverse our colleagues and their interests are, which makes the workplace a fun place to be. It also means that we are better able to use that knowledge in a readers' advisory situation because if we don't share the reading interests of the patron in front of us, we can certainly find someone who does.
More heads are better than one. Collaborative work meant that wrangling 150 challenges into a semblance of order so they could be put into a booklet was much more effective. It also established a way for us to riff off each other's ideas and build on each other's work. One of the most exciting aspects of this format meant we could move beyond the familiar territory of the Adult Summer Reading club booklist and offer book bingo, a crossword puzzle, and a drawing challenge as well.
We have built in social media components in terms of a section of the challenge being called "Share" where we encourage community members to share their challenges with us on social media, and we have already had some really fun contributions for community members.
If you are thinking of doing something similar at your library, don't hesitate! Not only will it reinvigorate your passion for connecting with library users, but it will empower you to learn even more about the collection in your own library and inspire your own reading/viewing/listening habits. We can't wait for the conversations we're going to have with our library users: in the stacks, at the desk, on social media – all about what we love to watch, read, and listen to. It's going to be a great summer!
What are your plans for adult summer reading inspiration at your library? Comment below so we can all be inspired!
Shelley Wilson-Roberts is the Public Services Librarian II at the New Westminster Public Library.


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Henny van Nistelrooy
Issue 45 Oct / Nov 2008
Since graduating from London's Royal College of Art in 2007, designer Henny van Nistelrooy has opened his own studio and created a unique light shade from textiles.
'Fabrication' is the name that Henny van Nistelrooy has given to his foray into the lighting industry. His light shades are the result of a Masters degree where he specialised in modifying weaving techniques, and Design London, a venture that mixes together the practices of science, technology, business, and design to create radical new approaches to design-led innovation.
"What drives me to design is my love for material, shape and technique," says van Nistelrooy. "I have always been attracted by the possibilities that materials and production brings. This is where I find my stimulus."
Netherlands-born van Nistelrooy has produced works in a wide variety of media including ceramics, wood, and plastic. It was during his studies at the Royal College of Art that he collaborated with a student from another discipline and began to see what could be done with textile machines. "I learnt how to work on a loom and discovered the possibilities of weaving. I then started thinking of ways to create a fabric that I could turn into a product," van Nistelrooy explains. "My idea was to design the weave of a cloth so that when it comes off the machine the products could simply be cut apart to single or multiple pieces. It was something that had potential, and from there I have developed it."
Focusing on the type of yarn, style of weaving, colours, patterns, and lighting quality, the decorative light fitting Fabrication was formed. The product is constructed from a special woven 3D fabric and a stainless steel wire spiral attached to a standard light fitting. The shade is created when the spiral pushes the cloth apart inside the hollow pockets that are woven in the fabric.
Van Nistelrooy has spent two years developing the complex fabric structures that incorporate lighting. Its highly adaptable production process allows Fabrication to be completely customised to create distinctive lighting objects to suit a range of interiors. The products are made in sizes from 35cm x 33cm up to 150cm x 10m, in a variety of weave options, colours, and materials, including silk.
Van Nistelrooy offers a bespoke design service, product development, and installation of Fabrication whilst he continues to work on a number of new designs.

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Following the success of the Fibreglass Roofing Demonstration Day held by the Thanet branch of Chandlers Building Supplies earlier this year, customers are once again invited to chat to experts during a demonstration event on Tuesday 25 March.
The previous day was an outstanding success cementing the increasing popularity of this building material.
Consumers and those in the trade are invited to the free event to talk about the benefits of using fiberglass roofing, a product that has only been available at the branch since the beginning of the year.
John Rose, branch manager at Chandlers Thanet, said: "The previous fibreglass roofing event was such a success that we are holding another due to customer demand. Since we started stocking the product, sales have gone through the roof and people are starting to realise what a cost-effective and long-lasting product it is."
A free fibreglass roofing demonstration will take place on 25 March at 8am, 10am and midday at Chandlers Thanet, which is off Star Lane in Margate.


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Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Future Begins: Part 2
As we get closer to the May 8th release of "Star Trek" more and more pieces of publicity are showing up on almost a daily basis all over town. The above image was taken this afternoon on Beverly boulevard in the heart of Beverly Hills, another prime spot for a high profile ad. You can even see the hills right behind it. The "Star Trek" ad is also popping up on the new digital LCD billboard screens that have been installed all over Los Angeles. The ad on those also plugs the film's IMAX release, changing from the standard poster to the IMAX version. I'll try and snap a shot of one of those soon.
This week is future week on ESPN and "Star Trek" is the main sponsor for a lot of the programming. "Star Trek" has been the presenting sponsor on Baseball Tonight, so if you tune in you can see the TV spots for the film throughout the broadcast as well as the film's logo right in front of the hosts throughout the entire post game broadcast. Also last night the "Not your father's Star Trek" TV spot for the film aired on HD during FOX's broadcast of "American Idol". Another big move from Paramount since "Idol" brings in close to 30 million viewers a week.
On the next edition of this section we'll be taking a look at the billboards and ads for the film on display at Paramount Studios on Melrose Avenue -- the home of the "Trek" franchise.
Let's close out this edition with some red carpet interviews from the "Star Trek" premiere at the Sydney Opera House courtesy of UK's Sci-Fi Now.
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The Windows 7 editions are conceived so that every superior version is some kind of superset of suplimentary options over the previous ones. Which means that when the user decides to cross over from a version to another, all the characteristics of the previous version are kept and they are added to others according to the version bought through upgrade. Besides this, all the editions can run on different scale systems, from notebooks to high-performance systems for games, Windows 7 has 6 versions to produce.
Windows 7 starter
Key characteristics: the new task bar, the drop-down lists on the task bar, Windows Media Player, Backup and Restore, Action Center, Device Stage, Play To, Fax and Scan, simple games.
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Photo Organization Application for Android
Automatically organized images
8memo is a mobile application that utilizes smart algorithms and artificial intelligence to automatically organize your photos in an aesthetic and orderly photo gallery.
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The photos will be thematically grouped and named – using the location, calendar and time.
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Share photos or whole albums with your chosen circle of friend and family via Facebook, Dropbox, Instagram, Twitter, Google+ or combine with any other of your photo apps.
"The existing solutions didn't organize photos as we perceived they should be organized. And we were not the only ones unsatisfied with the responsiveness of the given solutions, so we built 8memo. It is a first but important step towards an improved photos/people interaction."
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Currently, the application is in its Beta stage, available for the Android, but native applications for other platforms are under development.


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Cave Quest
You woke up in a cave. What happened? Time to unravel this mystery. Are you ready for the cave quest? You'll have many enemies here and you need to fight with them to go on. Try to hide from them, kill them when they see you and try not to get any damage. Good luck!


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It has been quoted a lot number of times that everything has its pros and cons; same goes for freelance designing. Any web professional who is working on his own gets to enjoy a lot of perks for instance, not reporting to anyone, working on his own convenience however, with all these perks, there are hard times too. Every now and then they find themselves in a situation of performing a new task which is entirely new to them and if not new, it is not their forte. Since freelancers have to work on different projects every now and then, they have to face the challenge of working on something new from time to time. Taking on something new is always a little difficult yet interesting. Not only, it will help you grow as a web professional, it is definitely going to add to your designer repute as well. From small sticker printing projects to large scale web site redesigns, think through potential bottlenecks you may encounter with the project.
Whenever you are working on something totally new, you must be sure of your moves. You obviously do not want to do something wrong and appear irresponsible. A client will also have doubts regarding your lack of experience related to the particular project. You should not allow your lack of experience to take a good opportunity away from you. When a client comes to you with something you are not well aware of, make sure you do not put off the client with your concerns. You should come across as someone who is confident and can handle any kind of task.
As a web professional, you should know the importance of learning new things every now and then because designing world is constantly evolving with the new technology. Also, the competency factor should remain in you to learn and work on new things. In this article we will be discussing a few steps that any web professional should follow for taking on something new.
Prepare Yourself for Something New
If you come across an opportunity which is worth taking and involves some new tasks, instead of letting go of it, make sure you prepare yourself to take it. It does not matter if you haven't worked on it before. There is always a first time and it's never too late to learn a new thing. So, if you are expecting a project, make sure you do your homework before you meet the client. You would not want to commit for any project that you are not capable of doing. Once you get to know the theme of the project, make sure you take out time to do a good research on it.
The Internet is a great way to learn almost anything. So check blogs or other information resources to learn about the subject. Initially, all you need to do is learn basics and you will learn the details once you start working on the projects. The basics will help you in understanding whether you can or cannot work on the project. Analyze what kind of new hardware/software is required for the project. Along with that, make sure you note down whatever new thing you will have to learn in order to be able to work on project. If you think you can do it, you should simply go for it. Before you take on the project, you should be well informed about what's really involved in the project and if you have the available resources.
Do not take on the project if you are not really sure about the things involved. Also, if you think that such things should not be learnt via a client's project, do not take it. You do not want to risk your reputation for a project. Take it only if appears to be a good fit.
Focus on Long-term Strategy
You should not grab a project just for the sake of it. Even if you can work on the new tasks, you still need to think if you really need to do it or not. Once you decide to learn something new you are deciding to invest your time in it. Make sure it is worth it. Many freelance web professionals do not focus on long term strategies which is wrong. Before taking on any project, you need to analyze how this project will help you in future.
Learning anything new is obviously not easy. It will require a lot of time and effort on your part. You might have to take a formal training for which you will have to take out time from other projects that you have been working on. Also, with a new learning you get some additional tasks. Make sure you have time for all this before you get involved in any kind of new project. Also, you cannot take risks on client's project. On one side you will be trying hard to meet deadlines and on the other hand things might be messing up because of you are not sure of what to do. At times, it is better to stick to what you are good at when it comes to taking projects. You should continue with learning new things but not on the risks of projects.
Is this Really Worth It?
You must be excited about learning something new. However, before you dive into stuff, you need to make sure if this learning is really worth it or not. If the project requires you to learn something which is really in demand these days and seems to stay in the designing industry for a long time, then learning that skill is indeed a good investment. However, if the project requires you to learn an outdated program which is no longer applicable to most of the projects then it does not look like a good move. Any skill that you learn should make you more marketable.
For instance, one of your clients offers you a printing job, which you haven't done before. In my opinion it is worthy to take it up and learn this skill along the way as designing and printing go side by side. You also need to see if you have enough time for learning new stuff. The new project should not affect your current projects. In order to learn properly you will have to focus and if you cannot give your complete attention to learning, do not jump into anything new for now unless you have a proper time. Also, consider that the skill you want to learn is taking your career to a new level. If not, it is not worth it.
Finding Consultation is Okay
If you have taken on a project and you are still unable to meet deadlines, hiring and experience freelancer will help you a lot. There is no harm in finding a good consultation to get the project done. This person can help you a lot in learning new things and solving the problems which you are unable to solve. Even though you will have to invest a little bit however, the stress that it is going to take away from you is all worth it. You will be able to meet deadlines and learn new things too.
Be Honest with Your Client
When a client approaches you with a new task, don't hesitate in informing him about your lack of experience in a particular field. It is very important for you to come across as honest because then they will respect you for the fact that you are not working just for the sake of getting projects. No matter what, never lie about something that you do not really know of. Be very precise and clear about the services you offer so that there is no room for confusion.
Be Confident
When you are discussing a new project with a client, make a strong case. Instead of telling them what you do not have, try to convince them how your current knowledge can help you in getting the project done. Any client will judge you from your portfolio so whenever a client comes with a new task; show them your previous projects involving new tasks, which you have completed successfully. Your successful track record will definitely help a client in deciding the fate of the project.


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Temporary restrictions on campus events are now in place. Events with location labeled Online, Virtual or Phone are still happening, pending further restrictions.
December 20, 2017
Men's Basketball vs. Georgia State
December 20, 2017
7:00 pm
Mullins Center
The exhibit showcases items curated from Steindl-Rast's recent donation of correspondence, photographs, writings, audio/visual recordings, art, and publications.
October 1—January 31, 2018
This event does NOT occur on:
November 23, December 23—December 25, December 28—January 1, January 6—January 7, January 14
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois
Take a study break during finals with coloring, blocks and origami.
December 13—December 21, 2017
Library, W.E.B. Du Bois
Final Exams for Fall Semester 2017.


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Last week we reported that the new Ugg store, slated to open October 28 on Madison Avenue, would also be selling its new line of knitwear alongside its ubiquitous trademark sheepskin boots.
Today WWD offered up some more details about the forthcoming collection which, in addition to the aforementioned Madison Avenue flagship, will be available at other Ugg retail stores, Neiman Marcus, and online in mid-September.
For women, the preliminary roll-out will include cashmere-wool tops in chunky, hand-knit cable, as well as sweater coats, ponchos, and zip-up sweaters with hoods lined in full grain shearling. Men can expect to see plenty of fisherman cable-knits in turtleneck and v-neck styles.
Capitalizing on the company's 35 percent increase in sales over the past year, the new line is a savvy move to diversify its goods and offer customers something more than just boots to cozy up in.


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Optimizing the appearance of your skin may not require pricey chemical peels or department store serums. Stock up on a few essential products, tweak your daily skin care routine and watch your skin transform from flawed to flawless.
Overwhelmed by the array of skin cleansers touting their "deep cleaning" and "exfoliating" power? For your body, opt for a gentle soap or body wash over harsh scrubs and scented soaps, which can be irritating to people with sensitive skin and allergies. Consider your skin type when choosing a facial cleanser. Gentle cleansers are great for normal skin. If your face is oily or acne-prone, look for a cleansing wash that contains alpha hydroxy acids or benzoyl peroxide. A gentle exfoliant or at-home microdermabrasion kit used once or twice a week may be also provide relief without causing excessive irritation.
Is your face showing its age? Products that contain alpha hydroxy acids can also help smooth the appearance of fine lines and improve pigment abnormalities by exfoliating the superficial layers of the skin. Products with Vitamin A as an active ingredient, such as Retinol, also treat the signs of aging by increasing cell turn over on the surface of the skin and boosting collagen production in the deeper layers
Much of what we perceive as the effect of aging on our skin has more to do with sun damage than the passage of time.
Application of a moisturizer that contains SPF 30 or greater sunscreen with both UVA and UVB protection to the face, neck, upper chest and hands helps prevent damage to the skin from sun exposure. A moisturizer-sunscreen combination should be used daily, regardless of the weather.
Vitamins E and C, as well as green tea extracts contain antioxidants, which can also be helpful in reversing damage that occurs to the skin as a result of sun exposure. Avoiding of excessive sun exposure in the form of outdoor and indoor tanning is of the utmost importance. A healthy diet and adequate hydration are also essential to healthy-looking skin. Recent studies show that diets high in refined sugars and fats may worsen acne. Hormone-laden dairy products have also been associated with acne, especially in women. A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, lean meats and whole grains can promote blemish-free skin.
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Yom rishon, 7 Elul 5768/7 September 2008, Sunday.
I have finally learned just enough Hebrew to be
somewhat competent dangerous.
We were making a welcome party for a wonderful boy from Baltimore who will be living with us through the school year, coupled with a farewell party for Yeshiva Bochur, who had to go back to the States. We wanted to "mix it up" a bit, by inviting friends of ours who are bilingual, as well as our dear landlords, who are trying to learn English (as they patiently try to help us learn Hebrew). Lest you think I was making a party without considering the teenagers involved, I will say that both invited families have teens; and the Boarder's father was here, and is friendly with both families. It seemed like a perfect blending. Everyone would have somebody with whom he could converse easily.
My landlady said many words to me about this party. I am at the stage of my development where I get a little embarrassed to make them repeat every sentence several times… and, besides, I understand at least every fifth word! So, there I am, nodding away, and saying, "Todah!" as she offers to do something for the party, which I assume is to prepare a few things. (She's a great cook. Who could refuse?!) So, we have this "understanding," she and I; and I look forward eagerly to my effort to be multicultural.
The night of the party arrives. The Boarder and his brother and father are here. The multilinguals arrive in a timely manner. The party is moving along nicely. But where are my landlords? Since they live in the house connected with our apartment, after they are a half-hour late, I decide to go and find them. As I reach the top of the steps, and prepare to say something like, "Mah pitom? Are we so far away that you got lost?" with a big smile on my face (the internationally-recognized "just joking" signal)… my landlady comes out her front door, ready to come to me to ask, "Mah pitom? Are we so far away you got lost?"
Turns out that what the landlady had offered was to make the party at her house, as she has more room. (Apparently, that little detail was in one of the words between every fifth word… so I didn't quite get it.) She has been waiting for us to appear at her door… and wondering if extreme lateness is some sort of custom in America.
Baruch Hashem, she really is The Landlady Min HaShomayim. We assessed the situation. She had cleaned her house for the party. ("Don't worry. Now I'm ready early for Shabbat!") She had prepared a few lovely dishes (which put to shame my store-bought chumus. Really: make friends with native Israelis. They make fresh chumus, techina, chatzilim… MMMMM!!!). We decided that since they have no A/C either, and our party was happening outdoors in the lovely Neve Daniel evening breeze, she would bring her tasty dishes to me. We also both learned that little details like "basari o chalavi" (are we having meat or milk?) are really important to work out ahead of time. With very little trouble, and lots of savlanut, we made an amazing party.
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Oh Chiang Mai, you totally stole my heart. I've long heard people talking about Phuket, Bali and Bangkok, but few have mentioned much about Chiang Mai. So when I decided to visit there, I didn't have a high expectation. But it completely surprised me. Its nature, culture and people are so beautiful. Apart from the city, its verdant countryside and mountains offer unlimited possibilities for explorations too. That's why I can't wait to share you the Chiang Mai 7 day itinerary and how you can spend your wonderful week there.
Chiang Mai 7 day itinerary – Where is it?
Located 700km (435 miles) north of Bangkok, Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand. Founded in 1296 as the capital of the ancient Lanna Kingdom, it has now been transformed into a beautiful place where past and the present seamlessly merge with modern buildings standing side by side with venerable temples.
Don't confuse Chiang Mai's modernity with a land full of sky-scrappers. No, it's not. The buildings there are rather low. Yet the whole urban planning is carefully designed to integrate the past into the present. You'll also be surprised how clean the streets are!
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Chiang Mai 7 day itinerary – How to get around?
There's no better way to explore Chiang Mai and its countryside than renting a car on your own! You may be wondering why do you need a car. Well, if you are just exploring the Chiang Mai city, there may not be a need. But if you want to explore the "nearby" places like Doi Inthanon and Pai, which is at least 2 hours away, you need to get a car! If not, your transportation cost is going to be crazy!
Personally, we chose Budget Car Rental, as it's very affordable and service is awesome. Once you get out from the airport, the counter is right beside the arrival gate. Pick up and return is a piece of cake.
And guess what, the car that we booked was surprising new! We were so happy to be driving our new car around exploring different parts of Chiang Mai. 🙂 When you have your own car, you have the freedom to stop whenever and wherever you want!
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Chiang Mai 7 day itinerary – 6 Days of Awesomeness
- Day 1 Explore the historical temples in the city
You won't believe how many temples there are in Chiang Mai. There are over 300 'wats' scattered throughout the city and surrounding countryside – no other province in the whole of Thailand has more than that! Most temples in Chiang Mai are of the 'Lanna' style, dating between the 13th and 18th centuries and characterized by curved wooden roofs pointing up at the top.
Wat Chedi Luang
Temples like Wat Chedi Luang located in the middle of the Old City, Wat Phra That Doi Suthep high up in the mountain, Wat Umong the famous tunnel temple are one of the few you must visit! Check out my post on Must See Temples in Chiang Mai and discover their beauty for yourself! If you want to visit the temples at dawn and find out more about their history from a local guide, you can do a sunset temple tour with Trip Guru. You'll be amazed how much you can learn in just a few hours.
Wat Umong
At night, stay at the Opium Serviced Apartment and Hotel, a super comfortable hotel with a tribal touch.
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- Day 2 Play at Elephant Retirement Park
Do you dream to play with elephants, feed them, shower them and have mud bath with them? Well, your dream can finally come true when you visit the Elephant Retirement Park. This park is dedicated to providing a safe sanctuary for elephants. No riding, chaining or beating is allowed in the park. I was so happy to see happy and carefree elephants roaming around in the park! Bathing and mud bath with the beautiful creatures are a memorable experience I'll never forget.
Due to time constraint, I opted for a half day tour at a cost of 1700 baht per person, which includes two-way transportation to the park. Although the price seemed a little steep, I later found out that keeping an elephant needs around 2000 baht a day. Just in case you are wondering, elephants eat non-stop and eat 10% of their body weight to stay healthy. And the owner really pays so much effort to ensure the well-being of the elephants. Needless to say, money well spent for a meaningful purpose!
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- Day 3-4 Visit the romantic Pai
3 hours drive away from Chiang Mai, lies a little charming town called Pai. Set in a particularly picturesque valley, Pai offers a relaxed atmosphere that you can rarely find in other places. Be sure to stay at Puripai Villa, a resort that's set in the middle of the mountain, offering breath-taking views and amazing luxury.
Puripai Villa
If you want to catch an amazing sunrise, go to Yun Lai View Point. Over there, you will witness the Mist of Sea, a view that many travelers long to see.
Pai Canyon is another attraction you shouldn't miss. The serene, scenic canyon with narrow, ledgy hiking trails offer sweeping valley views. Just be careful as you are trying to climb the stiff canyon. And guess what? This is the place my fiance proposed to me! Aww…
I also wrote a post on Best Things To Do In Pai and made a video below. You'll soon find out why Pai is the most romantic town in Thailand!
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- Day 5-7 Explore Doi Inthanon National Park
Having a nicknamed "the roof of Thailand", the park is part of the Himalayan mountain range, elevation ranges between 800 and 2565 meters. Its highest peak at Doi Inthanon is the highest mountain in Thailand. Due to the high altitude, the park has high humidity and cold weather all year round. The average daily temperatures are normally around 10-12 °C. So do bring a jacket!
When you get there, be sure to admire the twin towers and the beautiful Buddha statues inside. Apart from that, the designated walks inside the national park will make you feel like you've entered an enchanted forest. If you played Final Fantasy before, this is game scene coming to life!
To give yourself ample of time to explore the national park, it's best to spend a night at the Touch Star Resort. The beautiful resort is very near to the entrance of the national park. Inside the huge resort, you'll find many cute statues and art installations, perfect for photo taking!
Chiang Mai is both a natural and cultural destination. There are so many places to see in and surrounding the city that you'll have to plan well to fit them all in. That's why I highly recommend you to hire your own Budget Car and explore this gorgeous destination at your own pace.
Have you been to Chiang Mai or Thailand before? Share with us your experience and inspire others to travel longer, better and smarter! Before you go, here's a video I made for my trip in Chiang Mai. Watch and discover the best!
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Sushi, Tempura and Teriyaki are most popular dishes in Japan, so Japanese restaurant "Sushi T&T" named and established in 2006 as first All-You-Can-Eat sushi restaurant in Ajax-Pickering area. our owner and chef Jeff has more than 10 years of work experience in high-end restaurant in Japan, and our chefs staff strictly following original Japanese cooking practices with understanding of the fundamentals of Japanese culture and cuisine.
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12. 08. 2008
CurrenKey : LaCie debuts coin-shaped USB flash drives
Here comes a currency just for geek trading - CurrenKey USB flash drives from LaCie. A pretty chic design that is the brainwave of the 5.5 Designers firm, these adorable USB 2.0 flash drives are shaped liked coins with the capacities engraved on the surface - 4GB or 8GB. Just twist the coin and the hidden USB connector is revealed. The USB drives are shock-proof and are made from durable metal die-cast. We call that totally slick.
Available in bronze or silver finish from LaCie for $19.99. Go get one and tick off an item on your holiday shopping list.
Via Chip Chick.
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William Keys was a guy who tried to carve a place for himself in JT, arriving somewhere around 1910 or so. He didn't turn the place into a thriving metropolis, or anything even resembling a civilized town, this landscape is just not conducive to that. He gave it a good try though, and built this thing called the 'Wall St Mill' to mine something that would make him rich, 'Wall St.' rich.
It didn't happen, but the ruins of his efforts are quite interesting, in several ways.
One, that anyone made so much effort to do anything out here. Nowadays, people in LA hop in their car and drive to Vegas or Joshua Tree in a few hours, a journey that not long ago took many arduous days.
Two? …Mr. Keys left many broken down automobiles:
Now? .. we have Onstar service, GPS, cell phones and AAA. We live an easy life, these days, don't we?
And the 'technology' of the Wall St Mill? By today's standards, totally antiquated, all rube-goldberg type stuff, belts and pulleys, and wood frame structures w/ corrugated metal sheets nailed to it.
Here's a couple more of his creations, I haven't visited them (they are 'guided tours', and i don't like those):
Lost Horse Mine:
Keys Ranch:
William F. Keys was born in Russia on September 27, 1879, Bill Keys and his family moved to Nebraska in the early 1890s. He left home at the age of 15 and began working at mills, mines, and cattle ranches. In 1910, Keys arrived in the Twentynine Palms area where he began working at the Desert Queen Mine as custodian and assayer (one who analyzes ore and judges its worth). After the owner's death, Keys gained possession of the mine as payment for back wages. In 1917, he filed on an 80 acre homestead under the Homestead Act and began to build a ranch. He soon married Frances May Lawton, who left the comforts of the city to move to the Mojave Desert ranch and start a family. The couple had seven children between 1919 and 1931, three of whom died during childhood. Together the Keys family tackled the hardships of isolated desert life. Eventually, the Keys' homestead included a ranch house, store, two school houses, a home for a teacher, outhouses, sheds, a stamp mill, a corral, supply yard, orchard, cement dam and lake, windmill, irrigation systems, rock retaining walls, and a cemetery.
And then there's this:
And this, famously known as 'Keys view'.
It's a killer view, trust me, if you go there you will be overwhelmed, no two ways about it.
Here's a few good links for ya:
There has recently been a rash of vandalism at JT.
I hope karma comes home to roost on whoever did this. Don't add to it, and if you see someone doing anything similar, report them… but stay safe in doing so.
Oh, and just for the hell of it, one more 'road' image.


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Archive for August 2014
All the Pretty Challenges
I am connected to my wife. I also call her my connection to life. She brings a palette of flavor and perspective into my world that has always been two dimensional, vapid, and unchallenged. Ever since our initial endeavors and have since then, forged our way through a strange land of mystery, obstacles, and excitement, the world I have assembled with her has been the ultimate test of preservation and reflection of all the pretty challenges.
We made a promise to each other four years ago today. No matter how rough and tumble our lives are going to be, we'll always be the strength and weakness that keeps together this foundation. I'll depend on her forever to be those things we've talked about in our restless and dark nights. I'll continue to depend on her as we grow older, hopefully wiser, and more patient and understanding.
It's always going to be a process. And as I compare our lives with those around us, our elders who have been together for many, many years…I'm always going to look forward to those nights that we struggle through. I'm always going to look forward to those moments when it's absolutely the worst case scenario. And I'm always going to look forward to those times when we're just caught up in whatever obstacle is in front of us.
The above image was taken at an eatery after a photo-walk that we took together as our first date over six years ago. Throughout the years, we've recognized plenty of moments to be thankful for like that one, but we've also remembered the pain and heartache of times where we had miscarriages as well.
Peaks and valleys of life, I guess.
I'm grateful to my wife for each singular laughter and tear that we've shared together. There's not a day that goes by that I'm not thankful for her presence and for her beauty, courage, and strength. And there's never going to be a day that I'm not acutely aware that I may be the most fortunate person to be able to share in the ugliest of nights and the prettiest of days with whom I call my best-forever-friend, my wife…Paola.
Happy Anniversary! I can only dedicate this song, "Because Her Beauty is Raw and Wild" by J.Richman and this day to you.
from BlearyEyedBrooklyn.com on Vimeo.


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Other WI websites from around the country
. . . mostly with far more elaborate websites than ours, but it's early days as yet!
(not a complete list, but some found on the WI Facebook site, and others by searching with Google)
(not a complete list, but some found on the WI Facebook site, and others by searching with Google)
- Bath WI
- Borough Belles WI, London
- Buns & Roses WI, Leeds, West Yorks
- Burton Belles, Burton on Trent
- Chaddesden WI
- Crossgar WI, Northern Ireland
- Dormans Evening WI, Surrey
- East Dulwich WI, London
- Eastwick WI, Surrey
- Fulham WI, London
- Fulshaw WI, Cheshire
- Guilsfield WI, Powys
- Inspirational Women Women's Institute, Harlech, North Wales
- Kennington WI, Ashford, Kent
- Kingston Bagpuize with Southmoor WI, Oxfordshire
- Loscoe WI, Derbyshire
- Menai Straits WI, Isle of Anglesey, North Wales
- Morton WI, West Yorkshire
- N1 WI, London
- Otford Village WIs (3 WIs), Kent
- Rydal WI, Cumbria
- Sidlesham WI, West Sussex
- South Milford WI, North Yorkshire
- Stanwick WI
- Stokeinteignhead WI, Devon
- Tea and Tarts WI, Huddersfield
- Timsbury WI, Somerset
- Wimbledon WI, London
- Winchcombe WI


text: Video Transcript: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has several demographic challenges. One of these is the kingdom's projected growth rate. The population is expected to increase from 28 million to 38 million by 2030. Another is the age of the Saudi people. Half the population — roughly 14 million — is under the age of 25. Additionally, the kingdom has a youth unemployment rate of 28 percent. To ensure stability and social order, the government provides heavy subsides. Oil export revenue funds the vast majority of these subsidies. Saudi Arabia is trying to stimulate growth in the private sector to boost employment rates. However, the growing population lacks the education and technical skills necessary for private sector employment. As a result, the government has recently invested more than $21 billion in the education sector. Another aspect of the kingdom's demographic challenge is the underutilization of women in the work force who constitute roughly 16 percent of the country's workers. This contrasts sharply with the kingdom's ethnically similar neighbor Kuwait, where women make up 40 percent of the work force. The kingdom's demographic challenge has a sectarian element in the Eastern Province, which, unlike the rest of the Sunni-dominated country, is home to a large Shiite population. Because it holds the majority of the kingdom's energy reserves, the Eastern Province is critical to the Saudi economy. However, the oil-rich province is historically susceptible to protests and violent clashes from Shiite activists, some of who demand increased rights and even the downfall of the monarchy. Oil production is unlikely to be directly threatened so long as the government can at least subdue some of the unrest in the Eastern Province. However, to counter the rising population, high youth unemployment and threatened oil revenue, the kingdom will have to focus on equipping the Saudi population with the skills necessary to be productive in the private sector while finding sustainable ways to maintain a high export revenue.


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PR is most definitely a keyword. If you work in it, you should mention it.
I've come across Matthew Watson's list of PR Blogs before. It's another approach to 'measuring' blogs, by simply peeling out those from the Ad Age Power150 which mention the word 'PR' in the title.
You could argue that it's a fair enough approach: if it's good enough for the Ad Age Power150, it's good enough for Matthew. But already I can see he's getting some requests for addition, mainly from bloggers who haven't actually stated 'PR' in their blog titles!
If you think it's a bit, well, daft not to include PR in your title, think again: two of the 'wannabees' are David Fleet (Exploring the intersection of communications, marketing and social media') and Kami Huyse ('Communication Overtones'). They are decidedly not your rank amateurs at this game, and even though it's 'another list' (guilty m'lud), they want in.
In an attempt to find out what the 'strong' keywords are for PR, a while ago I analysed the keywords (actually, the Technorati tags) used by the bloggers in my PR Friendly Index. If you take a look at the resulting diagram, you'll see that 'PR' and 'Social Media' loomed large. These are popular keywords for this space. So it follows that if you put those tags into your blog in some way, you become part of it.
But wait. One of the major ongoing themes is the blurring of traditional boundaries between communications disciplines. You can sum up the difference between, say, PR and advertising in many ways (for example advertising's "I'm good in bed" vs PR's "I hear you're good in bed") but increasingly they're coming together.
As I say in my 'About' page, "… the Sony Bravia adverts were filmed publicly so that people could see them in production and talk about them. Then they were broadcast. Does that make them adverts, or PR? And would this possibly have happened if it weren't for social media's intervention?"
So I can sort of understand why some ostensibly PR blogs don't actually say PR, because PR is becoming so much more.
But I do think they're missing a very simple trick. Simply put: state your trade.


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Pop Up Marquees
Party Hire Group has pop up marquees for hire in Sydney and Melbourne. The pop up marquee range is a quick, easy and cheap option for creating instant shelter. The pop up marquees can typically be set up in under 5 minutes. They are great for back yard parties, small events, festivals and as market stalls. The pop up marquees come in a range of sizes including 3m x 3m, 3m x 6m and 4m x 8m. You can order multiple pop up marquees to create larger sheltered areas. Internal gutters can be provided. The pop up marquees can be hired with or without walls.
See a quick video on how the pop up marquee hire range works:


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Nutriculture Hydroponics pioneered hobby hydroponics in the 1970s when founder John Molyneux, then a PHD student, started to design hydroponic systems that optimised root access to water, nutrients and oxygen to produce massively increased yields. Since 1976 our hydroponic systems have been enabling British and European growers to produce healthier plants with bigger yields. Our hydroponic systems are best-sellers throughout Europe. We're proud to be specialists in hydroponic systems – great systems that deliver nutrients, water and oxygen to plant roots in perfect balance. Nutriculture hydroponic systems are designed by a team of horticulturalists, botanists and plant geneticists all still led by John, a published authority on hydroponics. Now the founders of hobby hydroponics are available in North America.
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- Business Type:
- Manufacturer
- Industry Type:
- Agriculture
- Market Focus:
- Internationally (various countries)
- Year Founded:
- 1976


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Hi All!
The reason for why I here is because I just started Reiki in last few months ago and would like join other community and learn something different include experience, knowledge and etc.
I would like to say "Thank You" to allow me to join here.
Love & Light,
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Dearest David and Ines, THANK YOU so much for checking out this place and for your readiness to open up, post, and reply! My LOVE goes out to Malaysia and the two of you NOW! ... Pure Golden LOVE on wings of Pink and Blue form a VIOLET TRACE all way from me to you and back again ... TOGETHER we are weaving a NET OF MULTIFACETTED LIGHT! It is not by chance that I have come over your messages here NOW! The coming Full Moon shall lift us all higher - and my consciousness has now risen to specifially include MALAYSIA and you in my heart and PRAYERS. Sentinels and beacons of LIGHT! Use the tools you have been given to SERVE in the way which you spontaneously KNOW as right and true! DARE to SPEAK your TRUTH and WALK your TALK! My light shines through the eyes of those who are foresaken. They are at the verge of WAKING UP. Let's do it together as much as we can through COMMUNICATING the LOVE that we ARE!
Would love to hear from you whenever you are reading this!
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*** Please Note: Due to health issues, I am currently not accepting new photography clients. I expect to get back behind the camera later in 2020. Thank you for your understanding! ~ Sarah ***
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Standard Session: $275 (1 to 2 hours) (Includes up to 4 people. Contact me about larger parties; it depends on your needs.)
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Professional Headshots: $150, which includes one digital image.
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5x7 or 4x6 $18 for the first print of a specific image
Wallets $20 per sheet
Minimum reprint order: $25.
Minimum non-packaged order: $50.
Purchased individually: $40 per image (non-commercial use)
or $500 for a CD of the top 20 images (chosen by me, fully edited -- includes 5x7s).
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After a hockey game and some more volleyball....Sarah's school was the only elementary one out of 10 and they placed second in the tourney!!!....Jason and I made our way to Milestone's for a nice, quiet, AKA no kids fighting, meal out. First up was a much needed peach Bellini:
His sparkler went out before I could snap a picture! LOL We basically went home and flopped on the couch afterwards! We were up and at'er early Sunday morning for Noah's soccer practice. No sleeping in for us!! Seeing as the kids "missed" dinner, Noah decided that we should all go out for breakfast. So here we have meal #3!
I munched away on a 3 egg mushroom & Swiss cheese omelette. I traded most of my potatoes for more grilled tomatoes.....I like those much better!
So there you have our 3 birthday meals! And just as a side note; my crack is back!
Bye for now!!


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Remember your old crappy phone with that one racing game about racing to the horizon that made your day just a little brighter? That game is back, in so highly evolved a form, you will wonder where it has been all this while.
Horizon Chase pays much-awaited homage to the arcade racing games of the 80s and 90s (like Out Run, Lotus Turbo Challenge and Top Gear). This game has been designed to, as Brazilian game developer Felipe Dal Molin explains in the dedicated tumblr page for the game, hit the sweet spot between arcadey, lean games and complex racing simulators. He also says that making a new game from an old genre a couple decades isn't easy but they boy, do they succeed at that.
Coming to graphics, Horizon Chase features the most gorgeous design ever. The design aims to re-imagine 16-bit graphics and raises it to the level of high art. The cars look awesome but the horizons really take your breath away. The game has 8 cups. 32 cities and 73 tracks. The cities are picturesque 16-bit depictions of some of the prettiest places on Earth. You can race towards the horizon of Varanasi or Dubai or the Golden Temple or Monaco or the Atacama Desert or the Taj Mahal or Reykjavik and the list goes on and on.
The controls don't feature a brake with the specific intent of making controls less cumbersome for mobile. You simply release to brake. The controls are such that unlike in the games from which this one is inspired, you don't simply turn without any effort on your part but you also don't have all the control of your car. The car glides smoothly with just enough effort on your part to make the game slightly challenging. The game has a soundtrack by Barry Keitch who is the right man for the job, having designed the soundtracks for Rush and Top Gear, and he does not disappoint. Horizon Chase is a paid app available only on iOS currently but is well worth its price.
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Sale - 50% off on select spring planted bulbs, perennials and plants going on now through Friday, June 5th 6 p.m. est. Click here to view list.
BUT keep selling Hippeastrums (40): Paper Whites (41); Indoor Holiday Cheer and Mid-Winter (42); Hardgoods (48); Books (49); Gift Certificates and Pre-cooled bulbs. Spring items available for order Jan. 2020.
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Genus: Crocus
Cultivar: tommasinianus 'Barr's Purple'
Family: Iridaceae
Nickname: Crocus
Bulbs per sq. foot: 10 to 15
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Bloomtime: Very Early Spring, Winter
Color: Purple
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Height: 0" - 6"
Pests: Pest Resistant
Moisture: Dry, Average
the plant is one that attracts numerous pollinators
Fall items shipped 9-15 to 12-15
tommasinianus 'Barr's Purple' - large, rich, amethyst-violet on the inside; outside grey ; squirrel resistant; vigorous; (6+cm).
Six petaled, cup- shaped flowers with grass-like foliage that come in a myriad of colors; early blooming and great for rock gardens, forcing and for designs in the late winter or early spring lawns; zones 3-8; 3"-6"; bulb size 6/7 cm unless otherwise noted.
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Hippeastrum - Aphrodite
Genus: Hippeastrum
Nickname: Amaryllis
Hippeastrum from South Africa - Sonatini-type Lemon Sorbet
Genus: Hippeastrum
Nickname: Amaryllis
Hippeastrum - Red Lion
Genus: Hippeastrum
Nickname: Amaryllis
Hippeastrum - Ambiance
Genus: Hippeastrum
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Hippeastrum from South Africa - Symphony-type Rozetta
Genus: Hippeastrum
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Randa Report - unEyeCandy
The Randa Meetings are happening now in the Swiss Alps. More than 50 people are giving their time to improve KDE software and innovate new value for users. The theme of this sixth edition of the Randa Meetings is Bring Touch to KDE, and the KDE Visual Design Group (VDG) is making their contributions to the look and feel of KDE technology. Visual appearance has been a primary consideration for KDE from the beginning—"users [should be able to] expect things to look, feel, and work consistently".
The Visual Design Group
The Visual Design Group is responsible for the User Experience, Usability, Design, Look and Feel of KDE software. The VDG has been working from a TODO list at the Randa Meetings. There has been good progress and still things the VDG wants to accomplish in Randa.
Already done
The following items have been tackled or are completely done:
Still to do in Randa
Feedback and message to the users
The Visual Design Group is very happy to be in Randa, where they have a full week to work together, and are able to have intense discussions about design and code with application developers. There has already been a lot of progress in a small amount of time. In addition, some issues that came up during the sprint were resolved, such as KDE software on Windows and Android application developers concerned with the size of icon packages that have to be provided along with the applications.
Developers, interested people or KDE software users are invited to participate in the Visual Design discussions. This is an important aspect of KDE technology. Please contact the VDG on their forum.
The Visual Design Group is planning to have a Design Sprint in 2016. Money raised in the current fundraising campaign will be used to cover that sprint and others. KDE sprints have the primary objective of providing value to users of KDE software. So please consider donating to the Sprint Fundraising Campaign.
dont understand
WHat this means: Randa greetings from the VDG - Hahmulookin?
By Anonymous at Sat, 2015/09/12 - 3:29pm
Slang term
Hahmulookin > How am I looking?
In this story ... What do you think of the work of the Visual Design Group?
I've been using the Breeze theme for several months. It is useful and doesn't get in the way. Looking good.
What do you think of the KDE look?
By Carl Symons at Sat, 2015/09/12 - 3:54pm
mockups app
What app are you using for those mockups?
By h at Sat, 2015/09/12 - 5:00pm
Take a look at this link:
By Josep at Sun, 2015/09/13 - 2:59pm
Settings UI to switch theme
A quick question about theme settings. Currently, to switch from one theme to another, I need to change settings in 3 different UI dialogs (desktop theme, color and icons). Am I doing something wrong ? If I'm not, is there any plan to change this behaviour ? I mean, from a user perspective, it would make more sense to have a single theme dialog to switch theme in one go.
By Hervé at Thu, 2015/09/24 - 7:33pm
Is it just me being weird and old fashioned
Who finds breeze icons (_especially_ in system tray) extremely unattractive, plain and more or less ugly. Looking at this monochrome icons reminds me on windows 3.1 with only 16 colours available. It appears to me that this "modern" and "professional" icons were only made for visually impaired (colour blind) people. What was wrong with old 4.X beautiful, colourful icons filled with brightness and colours? They have looked alive unlike "modern" ones ready to be burried 10 feet under ... Well it seems that will be doing
cp -R /backup/icons/usr_share_kde4_apps_desktoptheme/* /usr/share/kde4/apps/desktoptheme/
cp -R /backup/icons/usr_share_plasma_desktoptheme/* /usr/share/plasma/desktoptheme/
till eternity ...
P.S. It seems that will need to do a backup of /usr/share/icons too.
By Damijan at Mon, 2015/09/28 - 10:00am


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Release Blitz, Sight Unseen by International Bestselling Author Susan Mac Nicol with L.A. producer and Hollywood Actor Nicholas Downs
Sometimes we don't see love coming ♡Based on an idea from L.A. producer and actor, Nicholas Downs, Susan and Nicholas have developed a story straight from the heart. In a gripping tale of lovers fighting against the odds comes a story of universal appeal about rejection and acceptance and finally finding what is real and true.
BLURBTragedy brings together a reserved but brilliant sculptor and an outgoing gallery owner, friends whose love was sidetracked but was always meant to be deeper. BLINDSIDED SoCal natives, Nate and Cody have been friends since childhood. Both knew they were different—and the same. At seventeen, a stolen weekend in the Florida Keys drove their connection deeper and hotter than either could imagine. They were meant to be together. Then, for reasons only Nate knows, suddenly they weren't. They're still friends. Best friends. But they've moved on and found other partners. The yearning remains, however, despite the long-ago secret that drove them apart, when tragedy strikes, both men find themselves in the dark. They must grope their way back to who and what they are…which they will find in each other's arms. Sometimes, losing one's sight can open one's eyes—and heart.
Amazon UK http://amzn.to/2gONa4B
Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MXPNOA5
iTunes http://bit.ly/SightUnseen2gJNrtj
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Boroughs http://www.boroughspublishinggroup.com/books/sight-unseen
Click I want to read and add to your TBR shelf
Author Susan Mac Nicol is going to the States.
Would you love to meet International Bestselling Author Susan Mac Nicol & L.A. producer and Hollywood Actor Nicholas Downs? Nows your chance!!
The 2017 conference will be at : Embassy Suites in Brea, California.
Address: 900 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821


text: NASDAQ:MGNXMacroGenics Stock Price, Forecast & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding MacroGenics Inc Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $19.97 -0.51 (-2.49 %) (As of 06/5/2020 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$19.62Now: $19.97▼$21.8750-Day Range$5.20MA: $16.83▼$27.1552-Week Range$4.04Now: $19.97▼$29.50Volume995,254 shsAverage Volume3.13 million shsMarket Capitalization$981.33 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend YieldN/ABeta2.74 ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartCompetitorsEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsSocial Media MacroGenics, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company, discovers and develops antibody-based therapeutics for the treatment of cancer in the United States. Its pipeline of immuno-oncology product candidates includes Margetuximab, a monoclonal antibody, which is in Phase III clinical trial that targets HER2-expressing tumors, such as various breast and gastroesophageal cancers. The company is also developing Flotetuzumab, a DART molecule that recognizes CD123 and CD3; MGA012, an anti-PD-1 monoclonal antibody, which inhibits programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1); MGD013, a monoclonal antibody that targets the immune checkpoints PD-1 and lymphocyte-activation gene 3; MGD019, a monoclonal antibody that targets the immune checkpoints PD-1 and cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4; and Enoblituzumab, a monoclonal antibody that targets B7-H3. In addition, the company is developing MGD009, a DART molecule that targets B7-H3 expressed on tumor cells and CD3; MGC018, an antibody drug conjugate, which targets solid tumors expressing B7-H3; and MGD007, a DART molecule, which targets glycoprotein A33 and CD3; and MGD014, a DART molecule that targets virus-infected cells. It has strategic collaborations with Incyte Corporation; Les Laboratoires Servier and Institut de Recherches Servier; and Zai Lab Limited. MacroGenics, Inc. was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 4.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingMacroGenics has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.85, and is based on 12 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $29.33, MacroGenics has a potential upside of 46.9% from its current price of $19.97.Amount of Analyst CoverageMacroGenics has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.5 Community Rank Outperform VotesMacroGenics has received 364 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesMacroGenics has received 366 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentMacroGenics has received 50.14% "underperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about MacroGenics and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe MGNX will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe MGNX will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldMacroGenics does not currently pay a dividend.Dividend GrowthMacroGenics does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 1.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, MacroGenics insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $358,020.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 9.00% of the stock of MacroGenics is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions91.24% of the stock of MacroGenics is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for MacroGenics are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($3.31) to ($1.89) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of MacroGenics is -6.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of MacroGenics is -6.46, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioMacroGenics has a P/B Ratio of 4.24. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 4.4Community Rank: 2.5Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 1.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.71 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NASDAQ Industry Pharmaceutical preparations Sub-IndustryN/A SectorMedical Current SymbolNASDAQ:MGNX Previous Symbol CUSIPN/A CIK1125345 Webwww.macrogenics.com Phone301-251-5172Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.14 Current Ratio4.93 Quick Ratio4.93Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$64.19 million Price / Sales15.29 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$4.71 per share Price / Book4.24Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($3.16) Net Income$-151,810,000.00 Net Margins-222.14% Return on Equity-62.43% Return on Assets-46.16%Miscellaneous Employees364 Outstanding Shares49,140,000Market Cap$981.33 million Next Earnings Date7/29/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable NASDAQ:MGNX Rates by TradingView Receive MGNX News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for MGNX and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. MacroGenics (NASDAQ:MGNX) Frequently Asked Questions How has MacroGenics' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? MacroGenics' stock was trading at $6.49 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, MGNX stock has increased by 207.7% and is now trading at $19.97. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of MacroGenics? 13 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for MacroGenics in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating and 12 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for MacroGenics. When is MacroGenics' next earnings date? MacroGenics is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 29th 2020. View our earnings forecast for MacroGenics. How were MacroGenics' earnings last quarter? MacroGenics Inc (NASDAQ:MGNX) issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May, 5th. The biopharmaceutical company reported ($0.91) earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of ($1.01) by $0.10. The biopharmaceutical company had revenue of $13.68 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.43 million. MacroGenics had a negative net margin of 222.14% and a negative return on equity of 62.43%. View MacroGenics' earnings history. What price target have analysts set for MGNX? 13 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for MacroGenics' stock. Their forecasts range from $6.00 to $50.00. On average, they anticipate MacroGenics' share price to reach $29.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 46.9% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for MacroGenics. Has MacroGenics been receiving favorable news coverage? Media stories about MGNX stock have been trending positive recently, according to InfoTrie Sentiment. InfoTrie rates the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources in real time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. MacroGenics earned a media sentiment score of 2.4 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave news stories about the biopharmaceutical company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent media coverage is extremely unlikely to have an effect on the stock's share price in the immediate future. View the latest news aboutMacroGenics. Are investors shorting MacroGenics? MacroGenics saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 2,860,000 shares, a drop of 11.2% from the April 30th total of 3,220,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,620,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.1 days. Currently, 6.6% of the company's shares are short sold. View MacroGenics' Current Options Chain. Who are some of MacroGenics' key competitors? Some companies that are related to MacroGenics include Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR), GW Pharmaceuticals PLC- (GWPH), Global Blood Therapeutics (GBT), Biohaven Pharmaceutical (BHVN), Blueprint Medicines (BPMC), ChemoCentryx (CCXI), Agios Pharmaceuticals (AGIO), BridgeBio Pharma (BBIO), Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals (ARWR), Amicus Therapeutics (FOLD), Arena Pharmaceuticals (ARNA), Allakos (ALLK), PTC Therapeutics (PTCT), Deciphera Pharmaceuticals (DCPH) and HUTCHISON CHINA/S (HCM). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of MacroGenics own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other MacroGenics investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Exelixis (EXEL), Gilead Sciences (GILD), Sangamo Therapeutics (SGMO), NVIDIA (NVDA), Bausch Health Companies (BHC), Epizyme (EPZM), Incyte (INCY), Karyopharm Therapeutics (KPTI) and Nektar Therapeutics (NKTR). Who are MacroGenics' key executives? MacroGenics' management team includes the following people: Dr. Scott Koenig, CEO, Pres & Director (Age 67)Mr. James Karrels, Sr. VP, CFO & Sec. (Age 52)Dr. Ezio Bonvini, Sr. VP of Research & Chief Scientific Officer (Age 65)Mr. Eric Blasius Risser, Sr. VP of Bus. Devel. & Portfolio Management and Chief Bus. Officer (Age 46)Dr. Jon M. Wigginton, Sr. VP of Clinical Devel. & Chief Medical Officer (Age 57) What is MacroGenics' stock symbol? MacroGenics trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "MGNX." Who are MacroGenics' major shareholders? MacroGenics' stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (9.72%), Invesco Ltd. (9.12%), Wasatch Advisors Inc. (5.32%), State Street Corp (3.90%), Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB (2.04%) and Nuveen Asset Management LLC (1.81%). Company insiders that own MacroGenics stock include Eric Blasius Risser, Jeffrey Stuart Peters, Matthew K Fust and Thomas Spitznagel. View institutional ownership trends for MacroGenics. Which major investors are selling MacroGenics stock? MGNX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Pinnacle Associates Ltd., Rhenman & Partners Asset Management AB, Morgan Stanley, Spark Investment Management LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., Two Sigma Investments LP, Deutsche Bank AG, and GSA Capital Partners LLP. Company insiders that have sold MacroGenics company stock in the last year include Eric Blasius Risser, and Thomas Spitznagel. View insider buying and selling activity for MacroGenics. Which major investors are buying MacroGenics stock? MGNX stock was bought by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Wasatch Advisors Inc., Ikarian Capital LLC, Nuveen Asset Management LLC, Acadian Asset Management LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, BlackRock Inc., and Geode Capital Management LLC. View insider buying and selling activity for MacroGenics. How do I buy shares of MacroGenics? Shares of MGNX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is MacroGenics' stock price today? One share of MGNX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $19.97. How big of a company is MacroGenics? MacroGenics has a market capitalization of $981.33 million and generates $64.19 million in revenue each year. The biopharmaceutical company earns $-151,810,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($3.16) on an earnings per share basis. MacroGenics employs 364 workers across the globe. What is MacroGenics' official website? The official website for MacroGenics is www.macrogenics.com. How can I contact MacroGenics? MacroGenics' mailing address is 9704 MEDICAL CENTER DRIVE, Rockville MD, 20850. The biopharmaceutical company can be reached via phone at 301-251-5172. This page was last updated on 6/6/2020 by MarketBeat.com Staff


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pair of harness racing giants – the Meadowlands and Woodbine Entertainment –
are joining forces to create a wager certain to titillate the palate of any
punter when the "Can-Am Pick-4" makes its debut on Friday, March 22.
the name suggests, the wager requires players to select the winners of four
races from Canada and America. Two of those races will take place at the mile
oval in East Rutherford, NJ, with the other pair to be contested at Woodbine
Mohawk Park, the seven-eighths track in Milton, ON, Canada.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with everybody at Woodbine
Entertainment," said Big M Chief Operating Officer and General Manager Jason
Settlemoir. "They have a great racing product and so do we, and to combine
those products to make one wager that's sure to create increased interest for
both tracks is great for business as well as the sport. We are optimistic that
followers of both the Meadowlands and Woodbine Mohawk Park will jump headlong
into the challenge the Can-Am Pick-4 presents."
CAP4 will have a 20-cent minimum bet and a low 15 percent takeout. That's good
for the bettor. But the management teams at the industry's top two tracks also
want to tackle a source of frustration for racing fans: the drag.
tracks will work together beginning on Friday nights (effective March 22) to
lessen the drags. The plan calls for, at three minutes past zero to post, the
countdown clock would start; at four past zero, horses called; and at five
past, the race goes off.
will both be doing this as the leaders of this industry," said Settlemoir. "We
want to move the needle back on these outlandish drags but it will take an
industry-wide initiative to make it happen. We will be taking the first step in
doing so and are hoping that our fans will continue to wager the same or more."
The Can-Am Pick-4 will be made up of the next-to-last race at
Woodbine Mohawk Park, with the tracks then alternating until the bet concludes
at the Big M. The pools will be separate but both tracks will share equally in
revenues. If the bet is a success, it could also be seen on Saturday nights
down the road. Both tracks will continue to conduct their usual Pick-4 wagers.
"The biggest thing I'm happy about is that we have seen a
proliferation of Pick-4 wagers utilizing multiple tracks on the thoroughbred
side," said Klaus Ebner, Senior Manager of Simulcast Services for
Woodbine. "Both teams have worked hard to make this happen and it will be
great to see the harness side get some exposure on bets like this.
"Our main goal is we don't want our customers having to choose
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It was a cool winter morning
I had a thought of having a walk
I see outside of my window
it had just started snowing!
Mind is playing the thoughts within
when my eyes stop
at a tree covered with snow!
I keep staring at the tree
I just freeze in that moment
my gloomy mind started to talk
to my inner self focusing the talk
conflict between the mind and soul
has been with me all my life long
one criticizing and the other empathizing
Myself as center listening to all
my soul decided to answer my mind
trying to clear the conflicts surround
started her view on what is life
here is how she started to talk
Spring summer winter and fall
seems what the season is all
ask the nature..how long it takes
how many hardships and prosperity it makes
how beautiful is the range
amazing is the gradual change
learn to live in the change with ease
so will the heart return to peace
remember to appreciate simpler things
you should feel the joy it instantly brings
Life is beautiful , believe it or not
if in the negativity you aren't get caught!
Lay your junk filling up your brain
do not let them , your soul to drain
Especially you keep moving consistent
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make it a point to give yourself a pat
not all the actions get you solutions
some pave the path for new step
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who else would soothe you?
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I pierce through your disturbing questions
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a smile springs of no where
thinking of what's going on here!
You deserve a cup of hot tea
gently reminded my inner soul
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Penn State Mont Alto Women's Basketball team fell to Penn State Schuylkill in a close game, 50-45. Mont Alto also honored their only senior last night, Helena DeShong.
Mont Alto was down by 10 points at halftime, 25-15. They knew they had to come out stronger in the second half to stay in the game. They did just that. But Schuylkill held strong and did not give up the lead. Mont Alto pushed until the end, coming within one point of gaining the lead when DeShong hit a three-pointer with two minutes remaining. Then Schuylkill responded with a lay-up with one minute remaining and two more free throws to secure the win.
"We would like to congratulate Helena on a great performance on her last game on Mont Alto's home court, she came through with several key shots tonight," Head Coach Donna Davis comments. "We started out sluggish and at one point of the game we down by over 20 points but our team never gave up. We were able to close the gap and had a chance to take the lead but just couldn't make it happen."
Mont Alto was led by DeShong who had 10 points. Alexis Small and Aaliyah Daniels each added nine points. Small recorded 10 rebounds for Mont Alto.
Comments from the Mont Alto Women's Basketball Coaches on Helena…
Helena DeShong has been a part of the Penn State Mont Alto Women's Basketball Program for three years. During her first two years with the basketball program, she stuck through the trying times of a rebuilding program, always keeping a positive attitude and being a leader on and off the court. The work ethic she brought to the team was an example that the younger players could emulate and her drive to be a better player transcended to her teammates.
During the 2012-13 basketball season, which will be her final season with the team, Helena helped guide her young teammates to the first win the Women's Basketball Program had during her tenure. That first win came against Schuylkill, one of the toughest venues to play at in the entire conference. She led them to another victory against York at home, hitting a three pointer near the end of regulation to tie the game and send it to overtime, which Mont Alto ended up winning.
Though these were huge wins for the young program, Helena's influence on this team spreads further than the win/loss column. She also shows the younger players that though she is short in stature, she plays with a huge heart. If she makes a mistake, she makes up for that mistake by making a crucial shot or diving on the floor for every loose ball that hits the ground. She also has a
penchant for hitting clutch shots, even in losses, that can change momentum back into the team's favor and keep it close.
Though Helena will be moving on from the program at the conclusion of this year, her teammates will remember everything she brought to them when they suit up for the 2013-14 basketball season. Those teammates will look at the example that was set for them by Helena and they will use that to lead the team next season. Everything that Helena brought to the basketball program over the past three years can't be summed up in a few comments and they were barely touched upon with these words. But it is good to know that those actions will be emulated by those who knew her, both on and off the court.
Helena is a two time USCAA Academic All-American for her success in the classroom.
Penn State Mont Alto will travel to Penn State Worthington-Scranton on Saturday, January 26th for a 1:00 p.m. tip-off.


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SAN ANTONIO — Reggie Jackson stole some of Kevin Durant's thunder on Wednesday night.
SAN ANTONIO — Reggie Jackson stole some of Kevin Durant's thunder on Wednesday night.
The NBA's scoring leader, however, found his shot just in time to top the 30- point mark for a ninth straight time.
Durant netted 36 points, Jackson scored 13 of his 27 in the fourth quarter and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs, 111-105, in a battle between the Western Conference's top two teams.
Jackson put in 11 consecutive Thunder points at one point in the fourth, with his driving layup staking Oklahoma City to a 94-89 lead with 7:15 left.
Durant had missed four of his first five shots in the final frame before converting an alley-oop layup for his 29th point to extend the Thunder margin to 100-94 with 3:11 to play.
A bit later, Durant knocked down a pair of triples in a 51-second span to finally eclipse the 30-point plateau and make it 108-98 in favor of Oklahoma City with 1:08 remaining. San Antonio never got within less than five down the stretch.
Durant was 12-of-22 from the field, 10-of-11 from the foul line, grabbed seven rebounds, dished out five assists, but did turn the ball over 11 times for the Thunder, who have won five straight games and moved one-half game ahead of San Antonio for the top spot in the West.
OKC has won all three meetings between the teams this season.
"We've experienced a lot together in the last five or six years. This was just another opportunity for us to experience playing against a good team in a back-to-back situation on their floor," Thunder coach Scott Brooks said.
Durant, who is averaging 38.9 points during his career-best nine-game streak of scoring at least 30, has three tilts of 40-or-more points. He put in a career-high 54 in a win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday.
Tony Parker had 37 points for San Antonio, which is 1-9 against the NBA's top six teams. The Spurs are 31-1 against the rest of the NBA. Tim Duncan added 14 points and 13 boards in defeat.
"I thought they stayed in the game all night long. I thought we started out poorly. We didn't start out very physical or much tenacity and not much edge," Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich said.
The Thunder made 11 of their first 15 shots and Kendrick Perkins' short jumper gave them a 23-13 advantage. Durant had 10 points in the opening frame as OKC took a 30-24 spread into the second.
A Boris Diaw straightaway 3-pointer gave the Spurs their first lead, 46-45, with 4:35 to go in the second, but the Thunder headed into the break with a 55-53 edge.
Durant scored 10 more points in the third as OKC took a 76-75 margin into the final quarter.
Notes: Durant had not recorded a 30-point game in his last eight tries against the Spurs coming in … The Thunder shot 54.2 percent (45-of-83) from the floor and 55.6 percent (10-of-18) from beyond the arc … San Antonio registered 25 points off 15 OKC turnovers … Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard suffered a fractured finger.
Toronto 93, Dallas 85
TORONTO, Ontario — DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 40 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied past the Dallas Mavericks, 93-85, on Wednesday. Greivis Vasquez added 17 points and seven assists for the Raptors, who lead the idle Brooklyn Nets by 2 1/2 games for first place in the Atlantic Division. Jonas Valanciunas tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds. Monta Ellis ended with 21 points and eight turnovers for the Mavericks, who have lost three straight against Toronto. Jose Calderon donated 13 points.
Houston 119,
Sacramento 108
HOUSTON — Dwight Howard recorded a double-double of 26 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Houston Rockets to a 119-108 drubbing of the Sacramento Kings. James Harden tallied 24 points with nine assists and Chandler Parsons had 19 points with 10 rebounds in the win, snapping a two-game skid against Sacramento. Omri Casspi contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds off the bench, while Jeremy Lin added 13 points as a reserve for Houston. Derrick Williams paced the Kings with 22 points to go along with 11 rebounds off the bench and Isaiah Thomas deposited 20 points and six assists in Sacramento's third loss in its last four games.Milwaukee 104, Detroit 101
Phoenix 124,
Indiana 100
PHOENIX — Gerald Green scored 23 points against his former team as the Phoenix Suns routed the Indiana Pacers, 124-100, on Wednesday night. Green was a part of an offseason trade between the two teams that sent Luis Scola to the Midwest in exchange for Green, Miles Plumlee and a lottery protected first-round pick. Goran Dragic scored 21 points, Markieff Morris contributed 20 off the bench, and P.J. Tucker added 13 for the Suns, who have won two straight and three of the last four games. Paul George tallied 26 points with seven rebounds and George Hill added 16 points for Indiana, which had its five-game winning streak snapped.
Charlotte 95,
LA Clippers 91
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Al Jefferson had 24 points and 10 rebounds as the Charlotte Bobcats defeated the Los Angeles Clippers, 95-91, on Wednesday night. Josh McRoberts tallied 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, while Gerald Henderson added 13 points and seven boards for the Bobcats, who have won three of their last four games. Blake Griffin netted 27 points, but just one in the fourth quarter. Jamal Crawford scored 20 points and DeAndre Jordan snatched 20 rebounds for Los Angeles, which fell to 6-3 since losing point guard Chris Paul to a shoulder injury.
Chicago 98,
Cleveland 87
CLEVELAND, Ohio — D.J. Augustin scored a game-high 27 points and dished out seven assists to help lead the Chicago Bulls to a 98-87 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. Taj Gibson, filling in for an injured Carlos Boozer (calf), scored 26 points, Mike Dunleavy added 22 and Joakim Noah finished with nine points, 18 rebounds and six assists for the Bulls, winners in three straight. Kyrie Irving scored 26 points and Dion Waiters added 15 points off the bench for the Cavaliers, losers in three of their last four. Luol Deng, who was traded from Chicago to Cleveland earlier this month, provided 11 points and five rebounds against his former club.
Atlanta 112,
Orlando 109
ORLANDO, Fla. — Paul Millsap scored 24 points to lead seven Atlanta Hawks in double figures en route to a 112-109 win over the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Jeff Teague netted 23 points, DeMarre Carroll had 17, and Kyle Korver finished with 12 points, seven assists and five rebounds for the Hawks, who snapped a two-game losing skid to Orlando and evened the season series at 2-2 in the final game between Southeast Division rivals. Pero Antic added a 10-point, 12-rebound double-double, while Shelvin Mack and Mike Scott each chipped in with 10 points in the win. Victor Oladipo paced Orlando with 24 points and added seven rebounds and seven assists. Tobias Harris finished with 19 points and 12 rebounds and Jameer Nelson contributed 17 points and seven assists in Orlando's 12th loss in its last 13 games.
Boston 113,
Washington 111 (ot)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Jeff Green netted a season-high 39 points and Gerald Wallace scored the game-winning layup with 2.9 seconds left in overtime as the shorthanded Boston Celtics edged the Washington Wizards, 113-111, from Verizon Center. Trevor Ariza's 3-pointer with 1:39 left in regulation gave Washington a three-point edge, but Green's one-footed heave from 27-feet found the net to tie it at the other end. Nene missed a pair of jumpers in the final 10.8 seconds and the game headed to the extra session. Boston never trailed in overtime, but it was tied at 111 after Marcin Gortat split a pair of free throws with 13.9 ticks remaining. Out of a timeout, Wallace, who was starting in place of the injured Avery Bradley (ankle), drove to the basket and converted to help Boston snap its three-game losing skid. John Wall tallied his second career triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists in the setback.
The Wizards fell to 0-5 on the season when playing with a .500 record.
Philadelphia 110, New York 106
NEW YORK — Evan Turner racked up a career-high 34 points along with 11 rebounds as the Philadelphia 76ers dealt the crumbling New York Knicks a fifth straight loss, a 110-106 setback at Madison Square Garden. Several other Sixers came up with big efforts to help the club halt a three-game skid. Michael Carter-Williams stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, 12 rebounds and seven rebounds, Thaddeus Young delivered 19 points and seven boards and James Anderson shot 8-of-11 from the field in an 18-point effort. Carmelo Anthony paced New York with 28 points and Andrea Bargnani netted 20 in defeat. Iman Shumpert added 19 points with eight rebounds, while Tyson Chandler posted a double-double of 10 points and 14 boards.
MILWAUKEE — Caron Butler scored 30 points and Brandon Knight added 16 points and nine assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks edge the Detroit Pistons, 104-101, on Thursday. Ersan Ilyasova and John Henson finished with 12 points apiece and Khris Middleton finished with 10 points and four steals off the bench for the Bucks, who snapped a nine-game losing streak. Brandon Jennings poured in 30 points, Rodney Stuckey scored 23 and Greg Monroe added 18 points, nine rebounds and four assists for the Pistons, losers in three of their last four games overall. Andre Drummond turned in 11 points and 12 boards in the setback.