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Diverse cultures, various faith communities – Muslims, Christians, Jews and others – came together for an annual tradition. It was at the annual Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Walk/Run in Houston on Saturday. The Foundation's Walk/Run events are being held in eleven major US cities with the purpose of breaking the cycle of poverty in some of the poorest regions of the world.
Recognizing the suffering in Paris which happened the day before, several local leaders took the opportunity to remind nearly 5,000 walkers present that acts of compassion always overcomes acts of violence – fitting for an event that does just that every year.
The Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network (of which AKF is a part), is His Highness the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of around 15 million Ismaili Muslims, and also a resident of France. An advocate of tolerance and pluralism – the Aga Khan and his network symbolizes the notion of compassion on a day-to-day basis. The Network's underlying impulse is the ethic of compassion for the vulnerable in society, but violent acts of few radicals overshadow the peace that many embody every day.
"The violence in humanity and injustice is a daily phenomenon across the world," said Neil Bush, Chairman of Points of Light and son of former President George H.W. Bush, as he recalled Martin Luther King's words that darkness cannot drive out darkness, only light can do that; and hate cannot drive out hate, only love can do that.
"There is darkness across the globe, and the Aga Khan Foundation and foundations alike bring light – they bring love, they bring hope, they bring the vital resources, not just the financial resources…but they also call all of us to serve," Bush said. "My Father President George Herbert Walker Bush said that any successful life must include service to others."
Consul General of France in Houston, Sujiro Seam, is a regular supporter at the AKF Walk. This year, he addressed the public about France.
"Don't be misled by misinformation, don't listen to rumors," Seam said, "France is still a strong country."
While France is mourning the victims and the lives lost, France is taking every step necessary to address the situation. "We are overwhelmed by the marks of sympathy and expression of support we received from our American friends," he said, "I can tell you my flag might be flying at half-mast, but France stands tall."
Aleem Walji, CEO of AKF USA, shared a personal story about his wife who ran the Boston Marathon two years ago. "She did it because she wanted to make a statement as a Muslim woman that we stand with the people of Boston and the United States against bigotry, violence and darkness," he said.
"AKF is inspired by the Islamic ethic of social responsibility and social justice," Walji said, as he called for everyone to join together and create bridges of hope. "While instability in the world is infectious, so too is hope."
Dr. William Flores, President of University of Houston-Downtown, further emphasized the need to balance darkness with light, hate with love, and terrorism with peace.
"These are polar opposites but important," Dr. Flores said, as he explained the causes of conflict, war and terrorism are intolerance, lack of education, suffering, hunger and poverty. "And that's what the Aga Khan Foundation does – it brings water, food, education, schools – the work that it does is part of that balance."
Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, the Aga Khan Foundation makes long term investments, builds reliable institutions and cultivates an active civil society to improve the quality of life for all, regardless of gender, origin or religion. With 200 projects in 30 countries, the Foundation's work impacts millions of people each year by creating locally driven opportunities – for girls in Afghanistan to attend school, farmers in Mali to feed their families, and mothers in India to lead healthy lives, to name a few.
As the Aga Khan has said, "There are those who enter the world in such poverty that they are deprived of both the means and the motivation to improve their lot. Unless these unfortunates can be touched with the spark which ignites the spirit of individual enterprise and determination, they will only sink back into renewed apathy, degradation and despair. It is for us, who are more fortunate, to provide that spark."
AKF is part of the Aga Khan Development Network, one of the world's leading development agencies that empowers communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, improve living conditions and grow opportunities. The Network takes a holistic approach to improving the quality of life and its overall mandates include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities.
Humanitarian agencies and organizations are the cornerstones of a thriving community. These sectors exist across the world to fight the causes of conflict, but are often unheard of when noise pollutes the global media space.
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Hemorrhoids Treatment - How you can Eliminate Hemorrhoids Completely
Hemorrhoids is such a common occurrence that anyone who has a flare-up of hemorrhoids should not be unduly embarrassed about the condition. Talk about it openly with a medical doctor or health advisor. Everyone of us has hemorrhoids. It is just that for some, the condition is dormant and thus the actual sacs are not inflamed, weak and full of blood waiting in order to spill out. In this case, when we live a healthy life and take a very good care of our food intake, then our body can function in harmony while the cells lining the hemorrhoids will remain healthy doing their normal cell functions.
- Hemorrhoids are actually swollen blood vessels in the wall of the anal sphincter that will get inflamed and inundated with blood.
- When there is inflammation, naturally there is redness in the affected area.
- The person may also complain of pain, and fever if any an infection sets in.
- At times there is a burning sensation as well as itchiness.
- Hemorrhoids can be either external or internal depending on the location of the hemorrhoids.
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First of all, the consumption of an irritant food may cause the hemorrhoids to flare up. Straining during bowel motion as well as constipation may well aggravate the condition due to the extra pressure applied throughout bowel movement. Pregnancy may cause the emergence of hemorrhoids in expectant mothers. Frequent lifting of heavy things with disregard in order to posture and also weight add on to stimulate the hemorrhoids.
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Heirloom Shopping with @Imagecreation
Sometimes I question putting effort into this site. Lately, it seems you don't need much more than Instagram. But, I'm thankful it led to "meeting" amazing people and working with Angela of Image Creation. We may change the way we work together (it's exciting!) Until then, we have another stunning post for you. As always, Angela shares her style insight alongside Jennifer's gorgeous photos.
Heirloom Shopping
Before I make a large purchase and blow the equivalent of two to three months of rent payments on a single handbag/dress/anything from Chanel, I think to myself, is this something I can keep forever and pass on to my future daughter? Seeing as I am nowhere near pregnant at this point, let alone married, this may come across as a strange question if I were to ask it out loud. However, it does make me pause before I whip out my credit card.
When I go shopping these days, I am much more conscious of what value I am getting for the price I pay. I am not stingy by any means (I am willing to shop at Whole Foods without cringing too much at my grocery tab each week), but I now have a greater awareness of whether a certain pink tweed dress is truly worth four figures and what the cost per wear ratio would be over the course of a lifetime.
After living a year in Shanghai and learning to bargain like the best of the locals, I am loath to pay above what I believe is the item's actual worth. I also find myself taking internal bets on whether an item is going to sell out before it potentially goes on sale. Paying full price is justified in my mind only if I love a piece enough and I think everyone else in my size or style bracket will as well, thus potentially causing it to sell out before I can get to it.
Instant Love
A prime example of these principles in action is this amazing Chanel coat from the 2014/15 Paris-Salzburg Metiers d'Art collection. When I first saw this coat in the boutique, it was instant love. It was not something I would normally gravitate towards, but the solid workmanship evident in its cutting and construction and the brilliant red curlicue embroidery against the navy wool simply appealed to the aesthete in me, as well as my inner childhood self who loved to learn about Medieval European history.
What did not appeal to me was its five-figure price tag, which was far more than I would ever be willing to pay for an article of clothing. I waited for the brand's next sale, praying my bet would pay off that no one else in my size would love this coat as much as I did. And as you can see, it worked out splendidly. I can see myself treasuring this piece forever and passing it on to my hypothetical daughter, who would be thrilled to have such a magical coat.
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I tried so hard yesterday to be happy for DH. To pretend. It started out so well, with a good lie in, sunshine streaming into our bedroom, a long walk and gluten free French toast. But as the day wore on my happy mask did too.
I have made no secret that I have been dreading this holiday for weeks now. We cancelled Christmas at our house this year. No tree, no drinks with friends, no gifts, no cards, no family get togethers. Just DH and I watching cheesy comedies on the couch with the occasional walk and home cooked meal thrown in. Rest and recuperation is all I'm up for.
What I didn't realise is that DH, who is truly into Christmas, had been secretly devising his fantasy menus for the holidays and getting all jolly sipping his vino as he whistles Christmas tunes in the kitchen. Then it hit me. I have cancelled Christmas on him.
I cancelled Christmas not him. He would have done all the usual things: cooked the meals, hung the tree decorations, had the friends over, travelled 5,000 miles back home to be with our families.
But I couldn't do any of those things. I couldn't. Everything about Christmas brings me pain. This should have been a time to celebrate with our children but it's not because we lost them. We should be with our parents and siblings but we're not because I literally can't be in the same room as my pregnant SIL. I can no longer hide my sadness from my own family. I can't see friends because I have dumped 99% of them since they're all pregnant or celebrating their baby's first Christmas. I can't even look at a Christmas tree because it reminds me of my miscarriage this time last year. I cancelled our trip to good friends' up north because I can no longer fake being a happy person.
And Christmas carries on without us. People are celebrating, drinking and being merry. Families are spending quality time together, laughing, smiling. Happiness. Lots of it. It's everywhere.
Even you guys, you all amaze me with how well adjusted you all are. How you can drag yourself to family events, surrounded by pregnant women and small children. How you can pull yourselves together to be up for others when you're feeling so down. I wish I knew how you do it, you are so strong.
In the end it was acts of unbelievable thoughtfulness and kindness from the odd friend or two I still keep in touch with that brought me to uncontrollable fits of sobbing. It was their thoughtful, poignant, overwhelming gifts. It was the calls from family, telling us of their plans and how sad they are to miss us. It was people asking why we made no plans. What do we say?
I've been off work for a total of about 40 hours and so far I've had two meltdowns. I feel responsible for putting this misery on DH. Because of me he isn't seeing family or friends or anyone. Because I can't cope. I wish I could cope. I wish this positive pregnancy test would dissolve my sadness, my anxiety, my terror. But it doesn't. It won't. These emotions are only now more intense, and the feeling of desperation is setting in.


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The class of 2020 continues to emerge from coast to coast and another talented prospect that is trending up along with many others in the class is PG Reece Beekman of Scotlandville High School in Louisiana.
A Wisconsin native, Beekman is a talented lead guard that has stretched up to 6-2 with a plus length frame who's taken some large steps forward over the past 12-16 months. A former national champion at the middle school level, Beekman is a savant with the basketball in terms of both his decision making and playmaking ability and he does much of it in a smooth stellar fashion that looks effortless and poetic in the same sense. That was evident during the spring and summer where he helped take the reigns of the Wisconsin Playground Warriors 15U travel team and helped guide them to championships at the UA Finals, NY2LA Summer Jam, and Fab 48 this past July.
Beekman can stroke the perimeter jumper at each level and his mid-range game has slashing and finishing ability off the bounce where he can utilize either hand, drop in floaters, finish through traffic, etc. As a playmaker he has the ability to dribble drive to create, snap the pass up the floor on time in transition, or just make solid decision in the half court sets to make the game easier for his teammates with timely passes. Defensively Beekman has the look of a potential standout on that end of the floor with his length, instincts, ability to jump the passing lanes, quick feet, and his consistent ability to create positive chaos on and off the ball.
That potential continues to ooze out on the hardwood as he's in the middle of his second year starting for Scotlandville who won a state championship last season and is a favorite to do much of the same this season. Beekman is a critical part of that success as he's currently averaging close to 16 points a game and a little over 4 rebounds and 4 assists a contest.
Mix everything together and Beekman continues to trend into potential high major status regionally and nationally and schools are continuing to take notice. The talented lead guard is already getting interest from LSU, Texas A&M, Alabama, Tulane, George Washington, Louisiana Tech, Louisiana-Lafayette, etc. As national prospects go Beekman is one who is slowly trending in that elite status direction so you can expect to hear a lot about his recruiting trail filling up over the next 12-24 months as he's extremely talented and only scratching the surface of his big picture potential.


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The sequel to 'The Lecher'. Kenjiro Sato's bad day seems to be getting worse. Having been beaten up by a little old lady, had his wallet stolen and spent a fruitless morning at the police station, he now finds himself being followed by the stalker from hell.
The third and final part of this story, 'The Honeytrap', will hopefully be published sometime in early July.
A high resolution version of this can be downloaded by clicking on the 'videos' tab at the top of this site.


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ATHENS HILLS CSAWhat better way to end the Summer 2012 season than to harvest in the snow-Yikes! The crew worked in the packing room all morning, but then braved the cold rain to harvest more for these last bundles of goodness harvested just for you. Fortunately, during this last harvest, the forecasted wind gusts had not reached us yet. We are so hoping that you did not sustain any damage at your home.
At the farm, we have many plans for this month long break. The sidewalls of the greenhouses still need secured for the winter, and we still have some planting of lettuce and spinach transplants to do in the greenhouses, just as a start. In addition, we are preparing the materials for a workshop on high-tunnel winter production scheduled for December 6th. This workshop is happening with the sponsorship of Rural Action, a long-standing local NGO. If you know anyone who might be interested in the workshop, please have them email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, and we'll send along information with more details.
Monday, our inspectors from the FDA gave us a surprise visit. We are always glad to see them, but sometimes the timing leaves a lot to be desired. The inspection took place without any big news, which is what we always strive for in the packing room.
The Winter 2013 season is ¾ full with more enrollments arriving every day. If you are still thinking about it, please don't delay too much longer. We would be very sad to tell a current member that there is no space available. Thanks.
We are continuing to search for a new Dublin pick-up site. A new contact we make is willing except they are uncertain where they will be after January leases renew. Our further constraint is the distance from our current site. Our delivery schedule is so tight that there is little extra time to go farther northwest than we already travel. If you have any ideas, please contact Miranda, as our time for making a final decision grows nearer every day. And thanks for that too.
If you are joining us for winter, we'll see you in a month. If not, we hope you will join us next summer for another season of fresh, organic produce! Have a great week!
From all of us at Green Edge, Becky (Kip, Mark, Dan, Rob, Theo, Penny, Alicia, Emily, Bethany, Natalie, Jane, & Miranda)
THIS WEEK'S VEGGIESSalad Mix - For the fall mix, there are 7 varieties of lettuce plus mizuna, pe-tsai, and tatsoi. This mix is best stored in an air-tight container with some paper towel or cloth to absorb any moisture.
Mushrooms - Some get oyster mushrooms this week; the rest receive shiitakes. Store in the fridge in a paper bag.
Heirloom Tomatoes - This week there is a mix of our heirloom tomatoes varieties. Don't refrigerate them for best quality.
Salad Radishes - You will receive either French Breakfast (red and white cylinder), White Icicle (like a white carrot), or Easter Egg (round multicolor).
Arugula - This is a 'love it or hate it' veggie. As the season gets later, the peppery flavor is more pronounced, but we all love it mixed in with salad or sautéed over pasta.
Kale – We can't live without fresh greens. They're good fiber that tastes great. Soup or sauté is an excellent way to use it. Raw, 'massaged' kale is a favorite around the farm.
Tatsoi - Tatsoi is a very mild Asian green that is delicious raw or lightly stir-fried, steamed, or added to soup (at the end). The stems are juicy and tender.
Pie Pumpkins /Acorn Squash- Whichever squash you received, it's about 3 lbs. This is enough for a pie or just a nice baked veggie dish. Or cubed or diced in a stifr-fry or sauté'.
THE COMBO CORNERThe last fruit from Cherry Orchard includes Red and Yellow Delicious apples along with Gala apples. Bosc pears are also included. Neil and Faybelle say, "We hope you have enjoyed the summer and fall fruit."
The bread from The Village Bakery and Café is French Galette.
The cheese from Integration Acres is the Smoked Alexander, raw goat's milk tomme-style cheese. During the aging period of about five months, the Alexander is periodically scrubbed with kosher salt, helping it develop its natural rind. They also lightly smoked this batch of Alexander over some apple wood.
TIBET ROAD – 614-784-8124 (11am-6pm)Please remember to call your host first if problems arise. Since they are closer to you, they can usually resolve the problem. Feel free to call us if the host is unable to help you – 740-448-4021. Thanks!
BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET – 614-252-3951 (3-8pm)
HILLIARD POWER SHACK – 614-506-3086 (4-7pm)
CLINTONVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET – 614-261-3663 (11am-8pm)
PILATES STUDIO OF CENTRAL OHIO – DUBLIN - 614-336-9502 (4-8pm)
HYACINTH BEAN – 740-594-9302 (12-6pm)
HARMONY CHIROPRACTIC – 740 592-4631 (3-7pm)
BEXLEY NATURAL MARKET – 614-252-3951 (3-8pm)
HILLIARD POWER SHACK – 614-506-3086 (4-7pm)
CLINTONVILLE COMMUNITY MARKET – 614-261-3663 (11am-8pm)
PILATES STUDIO OF CENTRAL OHIO – DUBLIN - 614-336-9502 (4-8pm)
HYACINTH BEAN – 740-594-9302 (12-6pm)
HARMONY CHIROPRACTIC – 740 592-4631 (3-7pm)
For those whose last pickup is this week: If you still need to return bags from this week or earlier, feel free to drop them at your host site next week. We can still pick them up at the sites then. Thanks to all for your efforts to return our bags this season!
RECIPESWarm Quinoa Salad with Kale and Arugula
from www.tastyyummies.com, serves 4
1 cup quinoa
1 lg bunch kale, stems removed, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup olive oil plus 2 teaspoons
1 medium onion, diced
1 lemon, zested
1-2 lemons, juiced
1 bunch of arugula, stems re moved, finely chopped
1 bunch fresh mint, stems re moved, finely chopped
kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Cook quinoa according to the package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat 2 teaspoons of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add onion and red pepper, sauté until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes. Add kale and lemon zest. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the kale is wilted. Remove from the heat.
In a small bowl, add ¼ cup of olive oil, the juice from 1-2 lemons, 1 minced garlic clove, salt and pepper. Whisk together.
After the quinoa is cooked (about 15 minutes), add to a large serving bowl and fluff with a fork. Add the kale mixture, fresh arugula, and fresh mint, toss to combine. Pour the dressing over the top, toss again to combine. Taste, add more salt, and pepper if needed. Serve. This can be served warm, room temperature, or cold.
Try those lovely radishes with some butter or cream cheese and salt on bread. It's a lovely little snack.
Kale, Mushroom and Tomato Sauté with Polenta
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
½ pound sliced mushrooms
Salt and pepper
8 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 bunch kale (about ¾ pound), stemmed and roughly chopped
1 roll (18 ounces) precooked polenta, cut into 8 rounds
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add mushrooms, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and garlic and cook another 2 minutes. Stir in kale and 1/4 cup water, cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook until kale begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Toss well, season with salt and pepper, cover and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes more. Cover and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick or cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Arrange polenta in skillet in a single layer (working in batches, if needed) and cook, flipping once, until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer polenta to a paper towel-lined plate as done.
Arrange polenta on plates, spoon kale and mushroom mixture over the top, garnish with cheese and serve.
Soba Noodles, Tatsoi and Mushrooms with Sweet-Sour Cucumber
From recipeland.com, serves 4
SWEET-SOUR CUCUMBER: 1 cucumber, cut into matchsticks 1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ½ tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted salt to taste
MUSHROOM & VEGGIES: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 each yellow onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ inch ginger 4 cups mixed mushrooms, sliced 1 small carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 banana pepper sliced, or jalapeno 1 red chili pepper, seeded & chopped
FLAVORFUL BROTH: 4 cups broth, vegetable or any 1 tablespoon miso paste 1 tablespoon hot chili paste 1 teaspoon vegetarian oyster sauce
NOODLES AND TATSOI: 12 oz soba noodles 8 cups greens, tatsoi or spinach or mix
Add cucumber into a medium bowl. Add the garlic, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, chili pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Mix until evenly coated and well combined. Season to taste with salt. Caver and put in the refrigerator.
In a large sauce pan, add the oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add ginger and garlic, stirring constantly, and cook for about 40 seconds until very fragrant. Add onion, and cook until soft and browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the mushrooms, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated and browned, about 6 minutes. Add the carrot, green, banana or jalapeno, and chili peppers or dried flakes, stirring often, and cook for about 2 minutes until the vegetables start to become soft.
Pour the broth in the pan, add the miso paste, Korean hot chili paste to taste and oyster sauce if using, and bring to a boil. Add the noodles and stir to make sure that noodles are in the broth. Cook the noodles for about 5 minutes or desired consistency. Stir in the tatsoi or spinach, and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until the leaves are all wilted. Remove the pot from the heat, and let cool for a few minutes. Divide into serving bowls and top with sweet-sour cucumber.
From the Joy of Gardening Cookbook by Janet Ballentyne, 1984
PREPARING PUMPKIN FOR THE TABLE: Slice off the top and bottom of the pumpkin so it stands flat. Using a chef's knife, peel the skin from the pumpkin, following the contour of the flesh. Slice the pumpkin in half, scoop out the seeds, and slice, chop, or grate the flesh.
SOME COOKING TIMES: Steam (1 ½"cubes); 5-10 minutes Blanch ( ½"cubes): 5-10 minutes Sauté ( ½" cubes): 6-10 minutes (Grated): 4-6 minutes Stir-fry ( ½" cubes ): 5-10 mintes (Grated): 4-6 minutes Bake (whole): 1 ½ hours at 350 F. ( ½" cubes): 20-30 minutes at 350 F.


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The Art of Cosmetic Dental Bonding
The Perfection Alexandria Patients Rely On
Do you have minor damage or discoloration that you are tired of hiding? Do you have a chip, crack or stain that doesn't really warrant a major restoration? Is your smile making you uncomfortable but you don't want the commitment of porcelain veneers? Maybe it is time to consider the ease and convenience of direct dental bonding.
Why Should I Choose Dental Bonding from Dr. Kling?
Both conservative and less of an investment, dental bonding requires less preparation of the tooth than a porcelain veneer or crown. It does, however, take a special touch to make direct bonding look and feel natural.
Dental bonding created by Dr. John Kling is sure to look and feel natural in your smile – never flat, unnatural and detectable to the tongue. Why? Dr. Kling's eye for aesthetics and his artist's touch ensure that each custom shaded and applied dental bonding will match your natural teeth so that it is virtually invisible in your smile.
Dental bonding allows us to perfect your smile in one easy visit – we simply prepare the surface of your tooth, apply a bonding material to your prepared tooth, and carefully sculpt composite resin to fill gaps, repair chips, restore small cavities or cover minor stains.
If you think dental bonding might be for you, give us a call at 703-299-8444. We'd love to discuss your options. Remember, we really do listen to your needs and are here to help you find the restorative dental treatment that is best for you.


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Teck Resources: Stay Away Despite PositivesTCK) has been crushed this year due to the weakness in the commodity market as its shares are down over 65% so far. The cost control initiatives being implemented by the company have been offset by depressed global commodity demand and the strengthening U.S. dollar.
In fact, Teck was compelled to perform a negative pricing adjustment of $32 million during the second quarter of 2015 and primarily influenced by quarterly alterations in major commodity prices including, copper falling by US$0.13/pound and zinc declining by US$0.04/pound.
The end market will remain weak
The oil price decline owing to the market imbalance with expanding supply of oil from OPEC nations will lead to weakness in pricing.
Going forward into 2016, a more logical market demand is estimated with demand expansion greater than non-OPEC production and deteriorating rates of current fields needing over 5 Mbpd of new annual production.
Teck is not isolated from the global demand and pricing conditions and it is thus bound to suffer losses in the existing environment. However, the company has put in efforts to minimize losses by lowering its production for the quarter and applying key pricing hedges.
There's expanding US production in spite of fall in the rig count with US shale continuing to play a major role and no solid conclusion on the capability of US exports. The overall economics of shale production in North America enhanced owing to superior operational efficiency, drilling productivity achievements, improved early production rates and smaller servicing costs.
Also, the U.S. has a huge inventory base with its crude inventory exceeding five-year averages and significant inventory of drilled wells but still not in operation. However, the long-term supply and demand fundamentals seem strong with approximately 1.0% to 1.5% of the estimated worldwide yearly demand growth.
In addition, approximately 20 MMbpd of excess supply is estimated to be required to offset the fall in production. Wood Mackenzie estimates nearly 40 MMbpd of key supply required from OPEC in the next 10 years, depending on an average long-term price of US$90.
Teck, on the other hand, is expected to have enough export capacity to successfully fulfill the prospective global oil and gas demand through rail capacity and strategic pipelines. Moving ahead, Teck is focused on acquiring long-term and strategic market access to U.S. deep water ports and Gulf Coast.
It has already acquired 425 kbbls of devoted storage capacity at Hardisty and currently evaluating methods to acquire pipeline capacity from Keystone XL to US Gulf. Teck has performed transmountain growth to Vancouver and energy east to east coast.
Teck has received Moody's investment grade credit rating of Baa3 negative and primarily driven by the company's major cost control initiatives, superior capital allocation approach, lowering of dividends, streaming and production restrictions in coal.
Teck is expected to be extremely well-positioned to successfully overcome the ongoing weaker global demand and commodity pricing environment through its strategic market diversification, production curtailments and cost control and thus has received an investment grade credit rating from the agency.
But, despite the positives, I think that it will be best for investors to avoid an investment in Teck Resources until and unless the oil market improves as the company's performance is highly dependent on the commodity. Thus, it will be best for investors to wait on the sidelines and see how Teck performs in the next few quarters.
Published on Oct 1, 2015By Vinay Singh
Posted in ...Market Commentary Investing Stocks


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My partner was Marde Lowe of FanciMar Designs. We exchanged emails and I checked out her web page and Facebook page, but she said she wasn't sure she had a personal style, so I sort of went on my own for designs. On to my favorite place for inspiration, Pinterest!
I found a wire wrapped earring I really liked on a Hungarian website (pinned here) - a lot of the blog posts had photo tutorials on them, but this post just had a link that no longer went anywhere (sigh). But by checking the comments, I found out the design was based on a PIPA Chinese knot. With that, I ran a Google search and found an illustrated knot site for the PIPA Chinese knot that I could follow here. After about 2 practice rounds with 16 gauge Copper, I actually made earrings that were the same size and didn't have a ton of tool marks on them! I topped them with a multicolor lampwork bead and a light blue Swarovski bicone. I put them on long kidney wire hooks to finish them.
Because most blog hoppers send extras, I made a second pair too, with Czech beads. They are in Copper too, but a more simple style (my fingers couldn't handle any more wire work, LOL). I made a swirl on the front of the diamond striped beads but that's as fancy as I got. Still, I think they're pretty nice!
Marde sent me 2 beautiful blue pairs of earrings! I really like the dangle earrings. Better watch out for me when I wear those Evil Eye ones, too.
I am still including the list of original participants. Like I said, many of them planned to still post, but not all. Hopefully you will see a few earrings if you pop around!
Inge von Roos: ingetraud.wordpress.com
Nancy Smith: wirednan.blogspot.ca
Marianne Baxter: http://www.simplyseablimejewelry.blogspot.com/
Leah Tees: mybeadylittleeyes.blogspot.ca
Andrea Trank: www.heavenlanecreations.com
Miranda Ackerley: http://blog.mirandack.com/
Cheri Mitchell-Reed: http://creativedesignsbycheri.blogspot.com/
Susan Kennedy:
Michele Dotson: http://star-jewels.blogspot.com/
Deanna Cox: www.deannaaki.WordPress.com
Shelley Graham Turner: www.shelleygrahamturner.blogspot.com
Ingrid McCue: www.wrappedinsilver.com
Lennis Carrier: http://windbent.wordpress.com
Ginger Davis Allman: http://thebluebottletree.com/
Mary Anne Flesch: www.handcraftedserenity.blogspot.com **You are here
Nicole Valentine Rimmer: www.nvalentine.blogspot.com
Stephanie Weiss: uniquelymebwd.blogspot.com/
Silvia Sernicola: http://pipa-the-latest.blogspot.it/
Karla Morgan: www.TexasPepperJams.blogspot.com
Kay Thomerson: http://KayzKreationz.blogspot.com
Paula Hisel: http://simplybeadiful.weebly.com/simply-stated.html
Carol Dillman: http://dillmansdallies.blogspot.com/
Spun Sugar Beadworks: Spunsugarbeadworks.blogspot.com
Tara Plote: http://newbiebeader.blogspot.com/
Rachel Baron: http://rbarondesigns.blogspot.com/
Laurie Keefe: http://treeofliferootedinmysoul.blogspot.com/
Kashmira Patel: http://sadafulee.blogspot.com
Gina Hockett: http://www.freestyleelements.blogspot.com
Shellie Grindy: http://www.creativeeclectica.com/
Shai Williams: http://shaihasramblings.blogspot.com/
Dyanne Cantrell: http://deelitefuljewelrycreations.blogspot.com
Mimi Gardner: www.OtherCuriosities.blogspot.com
Jessica McMullen: http://pheonixgatedesigns.blogspot.com/
Jennifer LaVite: www.drygulchbeadsandjewelry.blogspot.com
Laura Medeiros: http://zoeowyn.blogspot.com/
Alenka Obid: www.pepita-handmade.blogspot.com
Elsie Fonseca: http://www.ladelizchica.blogspot.com/
Cheryl Dunham: www.renaissance-jewelry.blogspot.com
Sandra McGriff: http://skyescreativechaos.blogspot.ca
Tania Spivey: http://moobiegrace.blogspot.com/
Facebook Pages:
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Beccy Peterson: Beccy's Baubles
Ani Forsyth: Veil Dancer
Mowse Doyle: https://www.facebook.com/MowseMadeThis
Mischelle Fanucchi: www.facebook.com/micheladasmusings
Marde Lowe: FanciMar Designs


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Ecclesiastes 2:1-11
The "Teacher" searched for happiness through the four "P's": Pleasure, Projects, Profit, and Power. Depending upon our personality type, each of us will pursue one or more of these P's in life. Pleasure seekers view life as a frothy cup of wine, begging to be savored and drained to the last drop. They chase after the next fun fix or thrill that will pump their adrenaline or appease their delicacies. Project managers are goal oriented, task-driven individuals who are not happy unless they are pushing the plan through to its completion; until they build something that will make a lasting impact on the world. The Profit crowd sees money as the ticket to freedom. They follow the golden rule…whoever has the gold makes the rules. They look at the bottom line, and if they are in the black then their future is secure and they can do as they please. Finally, the Power brokers are the politicians and the networkers. They know that it is not about what you know, but about who you know. If they are well connected then they will have the leverage they need to get done the things that need to get done.
Here's the rub; in the end, all four pursuits end up in the same place — the grave. Today's pleasure is tomorrow's hangover. A project that goes up will eventually come down. A profit today will be spent tomorrow. Power corrupts and new power will overthrow it.
None of these things will bring about happiness. Are they bad? No. God created all four P's. What's missing is the fifth P – Purpose. Without out the proper Purpose the first four P's are empty and futile; they tempt us and lead us at 100mph into a brick wall. But with proper purpose, which is the glory of God, these P's will become tools in God's hand to expand His kingdom and bring honor and glory to Himself. The question for us is, "Have I given these things to God? Do I chase after them because I think they will make me happy, or do I pursue them because God has called me to use them for Him?"