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It's only been a year since RED, or Renewable Energy Development, came into being, but since then the socially conscious start-up has been waking waves. Aiming to supply 'clean and affordable energy to rural areas', the company strives to 'build sustainable communities' from the ground up.
The founders, Hlanganiso Matangaidze, Thomas Gray and Natalia Consumi, have already reached high levels of success, coming second out of over 500 candidates in the Sussex Innovation Centre Social Impact prize 'for exceptional contribution to sustainable development'. The company currently has offices in the Sussex Innovation Centre, yet their influence spans much further than the boundaries of Sussex campus. The Badger caught up with co-founder and CEO Hlanganiso Matangaidze to talk about their work abroad, and the disproportionate number of people without electricity in places such as Malawi and Zimbabwe that inspired the company's creation.
"Having been born in Zimbabwe I witnessed first hand the frequent power outages as well as seeing millions of people living off the grid, and being dependent on outdated lighting methods such as candles and kerosene lamps, which results in dermatitis, respiratory irritation and carbon monoxide poisoning. After finding out that a staggering 67% of the population of Zimbabwe currently live without energy access, I decided to look into a practical low cost methods to address this issue".
"Our main company goal is to provide a low cost clean energy solution to the billions of people living without it in developing parts of the world. By tackling this goal were able to address several other issues as well. Our product lowers the energy cost barriers making it more accessible for those living on the lowest income to get on the energy ladder. Once these people have access to electricity, their living standards will improve significantly, children will be able to read and study after dark, which should cause a reduction in primary school drop out rates, which is currently at 42% in sub-Saharan Africa".
"Our product will also help offset CO2 emissions and foster local economic growth as we hire individuals in the local community at a fare wage, empowering the community. We strongly believe that Entrepreneurship is a catalyst for development and economic growth, so by tackling this one big energy issue, we're able to cause other positive knock on effects that help the areas we aim to operate in."
I witnessed first hand the frequent power outages as well as seeing millions of people off the grid.
Whilst the facts speak for themselves, getting the project off the ground has been the initial challenge for these entrepreneurs, yet this has not stood in the way of their success. "Back in March we managed to form a partnership with an electronics manufacturing company based in China. Through this partnership we were able to get MVPs that we distributed in Mutare. We are now currently looking to work with another manufacture based in Valencia and Tanzania. With these new off grid kits we'll be able to track and monitor our stakeholders energy usage as well as introduce an innovative PAYG (Pay as you go) option that saves our consumers money in the long term, and makes energy access more affordable".
After a trip to Zimbabwe, the company decided to reevaluate their commitment to the potential of wind energy, instead opting for social energy for their future prospects. Hlanganiso says, "Our trip to Zimbabwe gave us incredible feedback, and really helped prove that there was a massive demand for low cost clean energy solutions. The only issue it flagged up for us was how we could effectively scale up our operations and help to provide clean energy to more people".
"Since we're a start up its too early to be committed to using one solution for our problem. Following the Lean start up approach allows us to be more flexible and easier to adapt our business model as we progress with our project. We initially thought of using wind energy as we came up with a low cost method of using recycled washing machine motors to create a 200W wind turbine. Despite this being quite a resourceful method, it was a logistical nightmare in terms of getting the parts, setting up an assembly line and exporting them out of the country. So we then decided to look into bio/plant based energy before ultimately choosing solar energy, which turned out to be the most cost effective and reliable method out of the 3".
I've always had an interest in business and coming up with creative solutions since I was a child.
Whilst their ethos and website suggest a professionalism that far surpasses that of a student start up, Hlanganiso has suffered his fair share of set backs. "This is probably my fourth venture as an entrepreneur. I've always had an interest in business and coming up with creative solutions since I was a child. My first venture I started at 14 with some of my schoolmates. We used to buy personalized silicon wristbands in bulk and sold them to schools for trips and events in Surrey. My second venture I started at 18, when I realized how high the resell price for YEEZY's where online. I came up with a method of purchasing exclusive/rare shoes online during their initial launch in bulk and reselling them at a competitive rate a few days after the launch. My third venture was originally meant to be an events business which then pivoted into PR & ticket reselling, where I would help student run events market themselves effectively using social media as well as offering discounted event tickets. I'm pretty sure last year we were selling Boundary festival tickets for the cheapest price on market, we even managed to undercut the prices on the official boundary website.
"The greatest challenges I've faced so far is trying to both strategize for the future whilst getting my team to execute the work we have now. Being a 21 year old entrepreneur in the Energy sector is also a bit of a challenge in itself, especially when a lot of the people I'm competing against have had 20-30+ years experience in this industry. But as long as you really know your stuff, know the right people, and have a near inhuman work ethic, you can really make some great strides, and impress yourself with what you accomplish".
Their recent move to the Sussex Innovation Centre has built the foundations for the company's future and has been integral to their development. "It's given us a solid base of operations for my team to collaborate and experiment on new ideas. Its also given me a lot more structure in my day as I aim to get to the office for 9/10am and leave by 8pm on a good day and 10/11pm on a busier day. I tend to do my best work later in the evening, which is why I'm quite happy to work late".
Coming second in the Sussex Innovation Centre's Social Impact prize was a huge achievement, yet the team is eager to maintain the momentum they have been gaining since the company was founded in 2017. "Placing in the social Impact prize was a great step forward for me and the team, but we're trying to avoid the habit of getting complacent, so we've already begun applying for Grants, SEIS and pitching to business angels".
"We have an ambitious seed-funding goal this year so we're really trying to take advantage of every investment opportunity we can find this year. We are currently in talks with two investors interested in helping with our next pilot scheme that aims to roll out 900 off grids kits before the end of 2019 in Kasungu. If we can reach our seed-funding goal and successfully distribute 900 off grid kits, we will have provided over 4,050 people with clean energy access in the developing world".
Do not be afraid to fail, as failure is a prerequisite for success.
When asked about what advice he has for young entrepreneurs attempting to set up their own company Hlanganiso says, "Honestly, just do it. Do not be afraid to fail, as failure is a prerequisite for success. Every time you make a mistake learn from it and try again. I made so many mistakes with my first business ventures, but had I not made them, I probably wouldn't have made it this far with RED".
"Once you adopt this growth mindset your perseverance will go up, which is such a key thing in entrepreneurship. Once you realize anything you actively work on gets better with time and practice, you can bounce back from rejection and failure so much quicker. Don't doubt yourself no matter what others says, you are just as capable as anyone past or present to set up a successful company, you just need to have the confidence, be willing to learn from mistakes and ultimately JUST DO IT!"
It's easy to be inspired by their success, but RED's story stands as a testament to the hard work put in by these young entrepreneurs. Whilst the company still has a long way to go, the future for RED is bright and exciting. To find out more visit their website www.red-africa.org or email Hlanganiso at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Co-working spaces here to stay as more MNCs adopt 'hub and spoke' model
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When co-working spaces first entered Singapore's office space scene, they were seen as temporary office spaces for individuals and startups to bootstrap and get their businesses rolling without the commitment of a fixed lease office space.
However, that has changed today as co-working spaces see more multi-national corporations (MNCs) downsizing their main office, opting to put some, or all, of their employees in co-working spaces across Singapore.
JustCo foresees that demand for its co-working space will gain further momentum as hybrid work becomes a norm and more businesses with expiring fixed leases look toward flexible co-working spaces.
Michael Sim, vice president and head of JustCo Singapore and Korea, said: "During the pandemic, we noticed that hot-desking became more popular as individuals sought a 'third space' outside of their home and regular office."
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ANDY Johnson's first goal for Fulham since August 2009 rescued a precious point for the Whites at Wigan – their fifth draw in a row at the DW stadium.
The striker – who had last season wrecked through injury and who had failed to score in 11 attempts this season, came off the bench to grab the all-important goal four minutes from time.
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Don't rely on planting trees to be carbon-neutral, scientists warn
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Taking better care of nature to cut emissions will only work if companies simultaneously slash their own emissions and focus on boosting biodiversity, not just planting trees, scientists have said.
A broad range of companies, including some fossil fuel firms, are promoting and adopting tree planting and other "nature-based solutions" as a smart and easy-to-grasp way to tackle the twin crises of climate change and biodiversity loss.
More than 560 companies, including giants such as tech firm Microsoft and retailer Walmart, urged governments to put in place stronger policies to protect nature and fight climate change, and guide business efforts toward those goals.
Many of the companies, part of the Business for Nature coalition, said at New York Climate Week events that they were pressing ahead with their own green actions, from adopting clean energy to offsetting their carbon emissions by adding trees.
But biodiversity and climate experts have warned that in the corporate rush to cut emissions to net zero, too many nature projects are proving ineffective or even counterproductive. As a result, they have called for tighter standards to ensure investment goes to what actually works.
"It's vitally important to understand this potential can only be achieved with rapid and aggressive decarbonisation," said Nathalie Seddon, who directs the Nature-Based Solutions Initiative at the University of Oxford.
Seddon added that a surge of new tree-planting initiatives, in particular, will be "hugely problematic" if it drives the creation of commercial tree plantations rather than the rejuvenation of natural forests, wetlands, and other ecosystems. "People like trees," she said. "You can physically plant them in the ground ... There's a romance around trees."
She said that solely establishing plantations "isn't a climate solution". This is because the trees are often intended to be harvested and used, which can release the carbon they store.
Worsening forest fires, pest plagues, and simple neglect also can mean plantations do not last long enough to do the job promised, she and others stressed.
To tackle this issue, Seddon has called for green investments that focus on restoring land to "what was there before human interventions" and are done with the approval and guidance of local and indigenous people.
The planet's forests and other ecosystems today absorb almost 30 per cent of climate-changing emissions, with oceans taking in another 24 per cent – levels that could grow if natural systems are restored and expanded, she added.
Nigel Topping, Britain's high-level champion for the delayed COP26 climate summit, said pledges to boost nature "can't just be used as a sticking plaster over business as usual" and should follow – not replace – ambitious emissions cuts by companies.
Seddon warned that failing to slash emissions would undermine both carbon offsetting efforts and the natural systems that act as planetary life support. "We continue to erode biodiversity at our peril," she said.
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Washington, D.C. – If you are an inventor, small business owner or entrepreneur, U.S. Senator Mike Enzi, R-Wyo., encourages you to attend the Inventors Conference, which will be held online via Zoom on Saturday, October 24.
This annual conference hosted by Enzi is dedicated to helping individuals with ideas learn more about the patent process, business planning, funding options and marketing.
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Private Collections, Galleries and Expos
Scott Kling has sprung onto the NY and Paris art scene as an emerging artist, and is represented by Dorothy's gallery in Paris, Ober Gallery in Kent, CT and Piermontstraus, in Piermont, New York. In 2016, Scott was invited by Dorothy's Gallery to participate at a 2 man Expo with Peter Yarrow, of the iconic music trio, "Peter, Paul and Mary" at Dorothy's Gallery titled "Stand-Up for Democracy." The Expo was held soon after the US elections, so the Opening was as much a celebration of art and music, as a time for X-Pat's living in Paris to show solidarity for each other. Scott's work has also been exhibited at the Mayor's office in Paris, the Headquarters of UNESCO at an Expo titled, "Paris Texas," and the Louvre. His work is also on display at Dorothy's Gallery's on an on-going basis.
In addition to gallery showings, Scott actively sells his work to private collectors and receives commissions from collectors who are interested in collaborating with him throughout the process; This includes working with Scott to choose a theme that resonates with their hearts, minds and souls; making a series of maquette's for them, from which to choose the final theme, and choosing a unique marble that will ultimately bring the sculpture to life.


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With everyone sharing their accomplishments and a world if instant comparison, it is hard to feel like you are doing enough. It is difficult to not question your successes and fall into the trap of feeling like you should be doing more and feeling like a failure. The reality is you are not a failure... Continue Reading →
To The Person That Feels Like They Don't Have Life Figured Out
In a world filled with people pretending they have everything figured out, I'm here to tell you it's all a lie. I know Instagram, LinkedIn and all the other socials make it seem as though you're the only one who is a little lost. Who likes a bit of this and that and isn't quite... Continue Reading →
Finding The Balance
In a world full of instant updates and an expectation to be constantly be productive finding the balance is hard. Not only can it be difficult to figure out how to balance it all it is equally important to make sure we do. Without some form of a balance we end up in a cycle... Continue Reading →
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It can probably wait. I learnt that the hard way. Constantly making excuses and overworking isn't a measure of success. I know learning to slow down and take breaks can be hard. But, it's essential. Your body needs you to listen and be mindful. Taking things easy is everything. We talk about burnout so often... Continue Reading →
A letter to my younger self
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(CelebrityAccess News Service) – The Supreme Court of the Netherlands reaffirmed that it is lawful to make the filesharing software KaZaA publicly available. This court is the first Supreme Court or other national high court ruling on the legality of peer-to-peer technologies such as KaZaA. The outcome of the case, brought in a counter-suit by music rights society Buma/Stemra, has been closely watched by the entertainment industry, technology businesses and consumer advocates. This victory sets the precedent about the legality of peer-to-peer technology across the European Union, and around the world.
The decision of the Supreme Court confirms a March 2002 ruling of the Amsterdam Court of Appeal. The Court of Appeal determined that the offering of KaZaA does not result in direct copyright infringement nor is otherwise unlawful towards the plaintiff Buma/Stemra.
The KaZaA program enables Internet users to share multiple types of files. Once the program is downloaded from the Internet and installed on a PC, users can share files and download files from other users. This is done without any intervention of KaZaA or others. Among the files that the KaZaA users may exchange are copyrighted music files. Buma/Stemra objected to the KaZaA software because of the copyrighted music files offered by users. The Supreme Court has ruled that Buma/Stemra had no right to object to the software providers.
Niklas Zennstrom and Janus Friis, the founders of KaZaA, call the ruling a "historic victory for the evolution of the Internet and for consumers."
The Supreme Court did not rule on the issue of whether individual file-sharers violate the copyrights of the music industry. In the United States, the music industry has filed suit against hundreds of individuals. –Bob Grossweiner and Jane Cohen


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Design a lightweight pet carrier.
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A plastic pet carrier with a 'petting flap' makes human-pet interaction possible during travel. The secure feeling is enhanced by the toprunner's rounded shape and playful look. The product can be stacked in a compact manner, which optimises the logistics-related costs.
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Mark 8:27-38
When you're listening to a symphony or some other orchestral music and you hear the cymbals, it's a clue that a musical statement is being made. Often the sound will start with a quiet roll of the mallets on a single cymbal, rising under the sound of the other instruments until it crescendos into an impressive clash of bright noise to punctuate the piece. That clash of the cymbals is a musical way to say "pay attention."
A clash of symbols—S-Y-M-B-O-L-S—also gets our attention. This weekend we observed a horrible anniversary. It was twenty years ago when terrorists violently assaulted our religious, social, economic, and political structures by crashing three planes into the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. Analysts think that the fourth plane, which was heroically brought down by its passengers, was intended to crash into the US Capitol building or the White House. The terrorists wanted to make a statement. They wanted our attention. So they chose to destroy targets that were symbolic, targets that represented our economic, military, and political might. Their actions were not intended to be militarily strategic. Their actions were violently symbolic.
The Gospel of Mark is thick with symbols and symbolic actions as Jesus nonviolently confronts the religious, social, economic, and political structures of his time in order to proclaim that the Reign of God is arriving. Everything that happens in Mark's gospel pivots around that opening announcement: The Reign of God, the Kingdom of God, the Dominion of God is arriving.
The announcement, itself, the very language of it, carries symbolic weight. Jesus doesn't announce that the Kingdom of God has arrived, but that it is within reach. The message is that even though Jesus, the Christ has arrived to inaugurate the Dominion of God, it's not a done deal. And maybe it never will be. The language Jesus uses tells us that the Kingdom may always be a work in progress. The Reign of God is arriving. Engikken is the word in the Greek text. It means imminent. Think of it as a train that's just coming into the station, or a plane that is on approach but hasn't landed yet. The orchestra is swelling with the theme, but there is a lot of the piece still to come before the final clash of the cymbals. The conductor has not yet put down his baton.
There are a number of cymbal clashes and symbol clashes in Mark's orchestration of the story of Jesus. Nothing is superfluous in this first of all the gospels. Mark even uses the literary structure of the story in a symbolic way to reinforce the impact of what Jesus is teaching about the Kingdom, and to reassert his invitation to us to be disciples—followers and participants in The Way. Mark carefully orders the stories and episodes he describes not just for dramatic effect, but to clarify the challenges of discipleship.
Here in chapter 8 of Mark, smack in the middle of the gospel, the disciples come to a turning point—and Mark wants it to be our turning point, too.
Jesus asks his disciples, "Who do people say that I am?" It's an easy question. What's the buzz? What's the word out there in the crowd? What do the polls say?
They told him that some thought of him as John the Baptist, who had recently been executed by Herod. Others thought of him as Elijah. Certainly they all agreed that he ranked among the prophets.
It's easy for the disciples to report on what all those other people are saying. The crowd is not the inner circle. They're not as fully vested in Jesus and The Way as the disciples, who are in the inner circle.
But then Jesus puts the disciples on the spot. He asks them point blank, "But who do you say that I am?"
Mark frames this critical question with all kinds of important symbolism. Mark wants us to understand that Jesus is posing the question to us, too. He places it right in the middle of the gospel so we will understand that Jesus is asking us this question right in the middle of our own story, our own journey of discipleship, our own day-to-day life: "Who do you say that I am?"
The geographic location where Jesus asks this question is powerfully symbolic, too. They are in Gentile territory just outside Caesarea Phillipi, a city famous as a center of pagan worship, most notably worship of the god Pan—a very sexy and earthy deity. The city was reconstructed by and named for the Tetrarch Phillip, the sycophant son of the ruthless Herod the Great. In an effort to curry favor with his Roman overlords, Phillip also named the city for Caesar, the Roman Emperor, a dictator who claimed to be divine. On top of all that, Caesarea Phillipi was the place where the Roman legions took their R&R and staged their campaigns into Palestine to put down Jewish rebellion.
Here, in a place that confronted the disciples with false gods and stared them down with the brute force of its political and military power, here is where Jesus asks them—and us—his pointed question: "Who do you say that I am?" In the face of the allure of religion and all the false gods that beckon to us, in the face of seductive political power, in the face of the addictive efficiency of brute force he asks "Who do you say that I am?"
Peter said, "You are the messiah. The Christ." Is that your answer, too? What does that title mean to you? Messiah. Christ. How do you interpret that title, that role?
Jesus, it seems, did not like the way Peter and the others interpreted that title. Messiah. He told them not to say it. Not to talk about him in those terms. He didn't deny that he was the Messiah, but he was concerned that they were thinking of Messiah in terms of political power and military force. So he told them to keep quiet.
And then, without using the term, he began to teach them what it really meant to be the Messiah. He called himself the Son of Man, the Human One, and told them that he would undergo great suffering, that he would be rejected by the religious establishment that had, ironically, been expecting him for centuries. He told them that he would be killed and that then he would rise again.
Peter didn't like what Jesus was saying. Peter was expecting a righteous general to command a holy army and Jesus was telling him he wasn't willing to play that role. So Peter argued with Jesus right there in front of everybody. How often do we argue with Jesus because he won't play the role we want him to play? How often are we looking for a Messiah who will kick tail and take names and step in and fix everything?
Jesus made it crystal clear that those kinds of expectations, that kind of thinking, is in direct opposition to who he is and what he's about. "Get behind me, Satan! You're thinking about things in a typically human way instead of trying to understand what God is doing and how God is doing it."
And then Jesus said what was maybe the hardest thing of all—for the disciples and for us. "If you want to be my follower, you're going to have to deny yourself, take up your cross, and fall in behind me."
When Jesus said, "Take up your cross and follow me," it wasn't just rhetoric. He wasn't speaking symbolically. Those who heard him understood him quite clearly and so did the first readers of Mark's gospel.
Mark's gospel was most likely written in Palestine during the time of the Jewish revolt against Rome from 63-70 CE, and those original readers were all too familiar with the cross. Crucifixion, with all its horror, was a common sight for them. Crucifixion was the Romans' favorite way to execute those accused of rebellion or sedition. The cross was an instrument of torture, but it was also a tool for ridicule. Crucifixion was not only excruciatingly painful, it was also a publicly humiliating way to die—hung up naked and in agony before the world and helpless to do anything to cover yourself or ease your pain. The Romans used it symbolically to make a statement about the futility of opposing them.
In Mark's gospel, publicly displaying your faith, publicly acting as a follower of Jesus, means standing in opposition to both the religious and political systems that enrich and empower some while simultaneously creating a permanent class of the oppressed and disadvantaged. The first readers of Mark understood that Jesus was asking for a total commitment to his nonviolent revolution, his transformation and restructuring of the world to bring it into conformity with God's vision.
Jesus is still asking that of us. But he wants us to understand that there are consequences for taking on the powers. He also, however, wants us to understand that there are consequences for not doing it, for continuing to play along with all the forces of business as usual.
"What good will it be if you play the game and get everything you want, the whole world even, but lose your soul? Your self? What are you going to get in exchange for selling off your soul in little pieces? What's the going rate for that internal essence that makes you uniquely and creatively you? What's the market price for the image of God in you? What good will it be at the end of the day if you're surrounded by every comfort but you've lost everything that makes you really you, everything in you that shines with the likeness of God?
Those words should hit us like a clash of cymbals in the symphony of life. They should wake us up to look at where we are in the melody of the Spirit and the orchestration of the God's kingdom. Those words should open our eyes and hearts and minds to the clash of symbols in our world and in our lives.
On this day, twenty years after violent men assaulted our country by crashing into important symbols of American power, Mark's gospel is asking us once again to pay attention to the clash of symbols in our own lives and the bright noise of the cymbals in the music of heaven. On this day we are all standing a Caesarea Phillipi, caught between two questions: Who do you say that Jesus is, and will you take up a cross to follow him? The symphony pauses, waiting for us to answer.


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A beautiful day for a triathlon, from mini-sprint to Olympic distance, at the Island Lake Rec Area. And with restrictions lifted, nearly 500 athletes turned out. And the classic Epic Races food was back, with pancakes, breakfast burritos, candy, and even ice cream. The Zero Waste effort would be put to the test!
We set up a single main station where people put all their waste on a table, to be sorted by the Green Team. Due to the course layout, we had to set it up a bit farther from the post-race food tent and gathering area. So we put a couple of "all waste" bins in that area and periodically took them to the main station for sorting. Transition waste was minimal – just a few paper cups and small trash.
For most of the event, everything went smoothly. We got a bit jammed at the end, leaving some bags to be sorted after the event. Many thanks to Epic staff member Alise, who cheerfully pitched in and stayed late to lighten my load. One other help was using the half-size disposable water bottles, which reduced recycling volume and saved time emptying out the half-full ones.
Landfill waste was a bit heavier than usual, due in part to food-soiled aluminum foil and ice cream wrappers, aided by the park's removal of their own trash cans. So we ended up with several diapers and even a raw chicken breast! Not sure why anyone would bring that, let alone an athlete. One of life's little mysteries.
Still, we achieved over 90 percent landfill diversion! Report is below. (Click to enlarge.)


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The 30th Anniversary FASEB Yeast Chromosome Biology and Cell Cycle meeting will be held July 12-17, 2020 at the Babson Executive Center in Babson Park MA! Watch this space for more information as it becomes available, and be sure to visit the FASEB website! http://faseb.org/Science-Research-Conferences/About-FASEB-SRC/2020-Conferences.aspx


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The brother of veteran guard Rajon Rondo, who is allowed to attend games at the NBA "bubble" as a family member, was ejected from Saturday's playoff game between the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets after a verbal spat with All-Star Russell Westbrook.
With the Lakers up big in the fourth quarter on their way to a series-clinching win in Game 5, William Rondo allegedly called Westbrook "trash" and waved goodbye when Westbrook asked what was said.
"He didn't do anything crazy," Rajon Rondo said. "He called the man 'trash.' Fans do what fans do. He's my brother first. He didn't do anything disrespectful." William is actually in charge of the barbers, manicurists, and hair braiders at the bubble, who work through his company.
Security asked Rajon Rondo's brother to leave the stands after he exchanged words with Russell Westbrook. pic.twitter.com/5jG1hkInN6
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 13, 2020
When asked postgame, here's how Westbrook described the incident:
People at the game, you're supposed to shut your mouth and watch the game. That's the rules, especially when you have families and people here. Apparently, I guess because [Rajon] Rondo was talking s—, [William] decided he wanted to hop in, too.
But it's okay. I mean, it's all good, I get it. He wanted to take up for his brother. … But those rules stand for everybody, though, no matter who it is — family, whatever.
"I guess 'cause Rondo was talking s—, he decided he wanted to hop in too."
—Russell Westbrook on his mid-game altercation with Rajon Rondo's brother pic.twitter.com/zp6LPloo6e
— ESPN (@espn) September 13, 2020
For Westbrook and the Rockets, the 2019-20 season is now over. The Lakers will resume play later this week in the Western Conference Finals, and Rondo told reporters that he was hopeful that his brother would not be further disciplined over the incident.
Westbrook struggled in the game, scoring 10 points on 4-of-13 shooting (30.8%) from the field and 2-of-6 (33.3%) on free throws.
Lakers guard Rajon Rondo says his brother, William, called Russell Westbrook "trash" and nothing more and gave him the "Damian Lillard" wave when the Rockets star asked what he said. Rondo said his bother didn't say anything more and he is hopeful there will be no discipline.
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) September 13, 2020


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Budget Points of Order
Congress enacts a budget resolution each year establishing agreed-upon levels for revenue and spending. These levels, as well as budget rules that have enacted over the years, are enforced by points of order. If a measure being debated would violate any of these budget rules or levels, Senators on the floor can raise a point of order. Points of order can be waived, though the threshold to waive varies by the point of order. Most points of order lie against an entire measure; if they are not waived, the measure is sent back to committee. Others are "surgical" and, if sustained, the offending provision(s) is struck from the text without displacing the measure.
The following is an overview of Senate budget points of order and the source of their authority. Unless otherwise noted, 60 votes are needed to waive the point of order. Surgical points of order are denoted with an asterisk (*). All years are fiscal years.
Points of order applicable to all legislation:
Congressional Budget Act of 1974:
302(c) – Appropriations. Prohibits consideration of legislation from the Appropriations Committee that provides new budget authority if the Committee has not yet filed its subcommittee allocations.
302(f)(2) – Allocations to Committees. Prohibits consideration of legislation that exceeds (1) an authorizing committee's allocation of budget authority and outlays or (2) an appropriations subcommittee's sub-allocation of budget authority and outlays.
303(a) – New Spending, Revenue, or Debt-Limit Legislation. Prohibits consideration of any new spending, revenue, or debt-limit legislation for a fiscal year until a budget resolution covering that fiscal year has been approved (50 votes needed to waive).
303(c) – No Budget—No Appropriations. Prohibits consideration of any appropriations legislation until a budget has been agreed to and an allocation to the Appropriations Committee has been made (50 votes needed to waive).
306 – Budget Committee Jurisdiction. Prohibits consideration of legislation that contains matters within the Budget Committee's jurisdiction unless the legislation was reported by or discharged from the Committee or is amending a measure that was reported or discharged from the Committee.
311(a)(2) – Spending and Revenue Aggregates. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would (1) cause budget authority and outlay spending totals to exceed the totals in the budget resolution, or (2) cause total revenues to fall below the totals in the budget resolution.
311(a)(3) – Social Security Aggregates. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would increase the Social Security deficit compared to the levels in the budget resolution.
401(a) – New Borrowing Authority. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would provide new contract authority, borrowing authority, or credit authority not limited by amounts provided in advance in an appropriations act (50 votes needed to waive).
401(b)(1) – New Entitlement Authority. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would provide new entitlement authority that is to become effective during the current fiscal year (50 votes needed to waive).
425(a)(1) – No Unfunded Mandates Without CBO Estimate. Prohibits consideration of any committee-reported legislation unless a CBO estimate of any federal, intergovernmental, or private sector mandates has been printed in the committee report or the Congressional Record. NOTE: Does not apply to conference reports (50 votes needed to waive).
425(a)(2) – No Unfunded Mandates in Excess of Limit. Prohibits consideration of any legislation that contains an unfunded intergovernmental mandate in excess of the statutory limit for the fiscal year in which it becomes effective or any of the following four fiscal years (50 votes needed to waive).
Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010:
4(g)(3) – Emergency Designation. Permits any Senator to strike an emergency designation of direct spending or revenues made pursuant to Statutory PAYGO.*
2009 Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 70, 110th Congress):
314 – Changes in Mandatory Programs (CHIMPs) with Net Costs. Permits any Senator to strike a CHIMP in an appropriations measure if the following conditions are met: (1) the CHIMP would increase budget authority in at least 1 of the 9 years after the budget year and over the 10-year budget window; (2) the CHIMP would increase net outlays over the 9 years following the budget year; and (3) the sum of all such CHIMPs in the measure would increase net outlays over the 9 years after the budget year. NOTE: Provisions enacted in each of the 3 years prior to the budget year are exempted.*
2010 Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 13, 111th Congress):
404(a) – Short-Term Deficits. Prohibits consideration of legislation (except appropriations bills) that would cause a net increase in the deficit in excess of $10 billion in any year in the 10-year budget window unless the legislation is fully offset over the same period.
2016 Budget Resolution (S. Con. Res. 11, 114th Congress):
3101 – Long-Term Deficits. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would cause a net increase in the on-budget deficit in excess of $5 billion in any of the four 10-year periods beyond the current window.
2018 Budget Resolution (H. Con. Res. 71, 115th Congress):
4106 – Senate-Pay-As-You-Go. Prohibits consideration of direct spending or revenue legislation that would cause or increase an on-budget deficit over the current year, the budget year, or the next five or ten years.
2022 Budget Resolution (S Con. Res. 14, 117th Congress):
4002 – Advance Appropriations. Prohibits consideration of legislation that would provide an appropriation for a fiscal year other than the current fiscal year or budget year. Exceptions: FY23 and FY24 programs that are 1) identified as part of "Accounts Identified for Advance Appropriations" and in the aggregate do not exceed $28.852 billion; 2) the Corporation for Public Broadcasting; 3) certain VA accounts – Medical Services, Medical Community Care, Medical Support and Compliance, and Medical Facilities accounts of the Veterans Health Administration; 4) legislation implementing a bipartisan infrastructure agreement; and 5) the Indian Health Services and Indian Health Facilities Accounts.
Points of order applicable only to budget resolutions and reconciliation bills:
Congressional Budget Act of 1974:
301(g) – Assumptions. Prohibits more than one set of economic and technical assumptions in a budget resolution (50 votes needed to waive).
301(i) – Social Security. Prohibits consideration of a budget resolution that would decrease the Social Security surplus in any year covered by the resolution.
305(b)(2) – Germaneness. Prohibits consideration of non-germane amendments to a budget resolution or reconciliation bill.
305(c)(4) – Germaneness/Disagreement between Houses. Prohibits consideration of non-germane amendments to amendments reported in disagreement between the House and the Senate.
305(d) – Mathematical Consistency. Prohibits a vote on the adoption of a budget resolution unless the figures in the resolution are mathematically consistent (50 votes needed to waive).
310(d)(2) – Noncompliance. Prohibits consideration of amendments to reconciliation legislation that, on net, would increase the deficit relative to the applicable reconciliation instructions. NOTE: A motion to strike, regardless of its budgetary effect, is in order.
310(g) – Social Security. Prohibits consideration of reconciliation legislation that contains changes to the Old-Age and Survivor's Insurance program and Disability Insurance program.
313(b) – Byrd Rule. Prohibits consideration of extraneous provisions in reconciliation legislation. Extraneous provisions include: 1) those which do not change revenues or spending; 2) those where the change in revenue or spending is "merely incidental" to the non-budgetary changes; 3) those that are outside the jurisdiction of the committee reporting the provision; 4) those that increase spending or decrease revenue when the committee is not in compliance with its reconciliation instructions; 5) those which increase deficits beyond the budget window if that committee's section as a whole increases deficits beyond the budget window; or 6) those that would change Social Security's Old-Age and Survivor's Insurance program.*
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My dear CBH Fam,
I hope you have been keeping well and that the year end is coming along nicely. It's been quite a year hasn't it? All I hope for everyday is respite for weary souls and a little more understanding between people. Be it 2015 or 2020.
It has been a while since the Halloween post! While the eerieness of those photographs was exactly what I was hoping to capture, it was a last minute decision in all honesty. Halloween and Diwali give me the annual ultimatum of Which festival will you dress for?? My answer to that for 2015 was Neither! Forgoing the usual route of an ethnic top or Punjabi suit, this time I rustled up a festive dress from my Dec 2014 shopping haul and made it work..
Diwali 2015
bardot sleeved dress – Pink Clove, maroon shrug – Marks & Spencer's earrings – Ankara at Tekka Mall, Little India
My mother who has been doing rather poorly this year had yet another fall a few days after Diwali. She sustained a right hip bone fracture and underwent surgery for a steel placement where the fracture happened. Mom had one too many falls this year which slowed down her walking a fair bit and made her quite miserable with having to manage the pain. Thankfully she is a tough cookie and within two days of surgery she stood on her two feet with the walker but my little family unit was understandably distressed during this period. November passed by in the blink of an eye and I had other things to attend to..so the blogiversary post just did not happen.
What has kept me so busy? For starters I have been writing weekly articles for US online magazine Wear Your Voice. The issues I tackle in those write-ups are diverse and are not limited to ones of a body positive nature. I have written articles from the perspective of being part of the South East Asian and South Asian diaspora. I have penned posts about the agency for body positivity in my region. It's been a great platform to speak up and I could not ask for a better editor in chief and colleagues. They are so supportive of my pitches and ideas, they encourage me to be outspoken and to harness all that anguish I harbour into words. The team is so dynamic and they discuss topics ranging from politics LGBT issues to intersectional feminism to pop culture. You can check out my latest article pertaining to body image in Asia here.
It's a learning curve; migrating from writing informally on the blog to penning articles with an air of professionalism. But it feels So Good. Okay I've said that already but yes it's exciting for me 😀
Honestly I would not have made that leap had it not been for my editor-in-chief Ravneet. If she hadn't reached out to ask me if I was interested in writing for WYV, I might have stayed in my rut. It's difficult for me to self promote and I know that's what we have to do in order to get ahead but loves I have not done anything of that sort in my life. It's hard for me to see my strengths or capabilities like an outsider can, I'm sure some of you know the feeling.
2 weeks into my new post as weekly blogger for Wear Your Voice, I took another leap of faith. I reached out to Velvet D'Amour, whom many of you familiar with the plus size industry would know was The model who walked the runway for Jean-Paul Gaultier in 2007. She is an acclaimed fashion photographer and editor-in-chief of magazine Volup2. She was looking for weekly guest bloggers for her magazine and the chance to work with Velvet was too good to pass up on. I would have been kicking myself if I let my insecurities get to the better of me and let this go. To my surprise, she was enthusiastic about having me on board and you can read my latest article where I interview Corissa of the blog Fat Girl Flow here. I look forward to my weekly write-ups for both magazines and promise to share them here for your reading pleasure 🙂
So as you can see, there has been some settling in to do aside from my personal life. Which unfortunately left my blog unattended but it is a matter of time before I manage it all with more ease.
Before I launch into my Blogiversary Outfit of the Day look, there is another announcement I have to make. A lot of you must be well aware of who Tess Holliday is and her successful Eff Your Beauty Standards movement. (This is when I say, kindly leave your opinions of Tess out of my comments section because I know people are testy about her right now). She was enquiring for bloggers who would be interested in representing Asia along with the rest of the EYBS team. I thought I'd let her know that I would be keen, it is so important to rope Asia into the body positive movement..we have a lot of work ahead of us here. When she signed me on along with the wonderful Harnaam Kaur, it felt surreal that I was doing all these things I had not dared to venture into. Which also means, MORE effective time management!
I Cannot even think about forsaking my blog any longer than I have. I have missed my little nook and it's just so comforting to write from this space. This is where it all began. What an adventure these 3 years have been!
Righto so Onwards (finally) with my belated blogiversary outfit of the day look that I shot over the weekend :
Can I just say after the weeks of sitting with bed head and my fingers typing away from the laptop, this was a welcome breath of fresh air! There should be a scent concocted that makes you feel exuberant as if you are dresses to the nines because it is a delectable feeling.
I am beginning to veer away from 'fast fashion' because of what I am learning about ethical fashion consumerism but I had to wince and get some items from Forever 21 Plus for Nov-Dec because my medical and dental bills were not going to get paid by a mysterious donor (I wish. Actually I don't. Sounds creepy).
Plus Size Velvet Tonal Sequin Dress in 1X
Rubi black pump heels
Lovisa beaded green earrings
I was in the mood for a glitzy party dress and aside from this number on plus size store Jibri 's website that was just far too expensive for me, this mermaid-like number caught my eye.
Not wanting to take attention away from the dress, I opted not to accessorise as much (you must be quite accustomed to my accessocrazynes). But I did go for a bold lip from my LA Splash liquid liner collection. This was from the Hocus Pocussed bundle that was released during Halloween. The shade I am wearing is Til Midnight. Aptly named.
Hurrah! The blogiversary post is done! Ootd posts are just so much fun and I cannot wait to get more done in the near future.
Thank You for the love, the support, the well wishes through my meandering as a plus size woman rediscovering aspects of herself that were previously buried beneath self loathing and fear. I am constantly learning so much and although it can get challenging, I know I am right where I want to be.
Chat Soon 🙂
All my love xxxo
Aarti Olivia


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The Latest: California attacks suspect has record in Texas
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on a man suspected in brutal beatings of homeless men in Southern California (all times local):
2:40 p.m.
A man under investigation in brutal beatings of Southern California homeless men and the disappearances of relatives in Texas has a criminal record that includes assault.
Records in Texas show 47-year-old Ramon Escobar has had arrests for vehicle burglary, trespass, failure to stop, public intoxication and two assaults, most recently in November 2017. That case was described as a misdemeanor.
Escobar was arrested Monday in the Los Angeles suburb of Santa Monica for allegedly beating a homeless man into unconsciousness.
Los Angeles police say he's a suspect in a recent attack on three homeless men, including two who subsequently died.
Houston police say Escobar is a person of interest in the disappearances of an aunt and uncle last month.
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A man arrested on suspicion of beating a Southern California homeless man into unconsciousness and suspected in three fatal beatings is also being investigated in the disappearance of two Texas relatives.
Houston police Lt. Humberto Lopez tells the Los Angeles Times that 47-year-old Ramon Escobar is a person of interest in the disappearances last month of 60-year-old Dina Escobar and her brother, 65-year-old Rogelio Escobar.
Dina Escobar's burned van was found in Galveston a few days after she went looking for her missing brother.
Lopez says Ramon Escobar is their nephew and police want to talk to him.
The Southern California beatings occurred in Los Angeles and suburban Santa Monica, where Ramon Escobar was arrested Monday after a homeless man was severely beaten.


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A Guide to Virginia's Hit-and-Run Laws
If you have been the victim of a hit-and-run car accident in Virginia, you may be wondering how you will be able to obtain compensation. The stress of knowing that you may not be able to hold the at-fault driver accountable because they left the accident scene is difficult enough. Additionally, your car insurance premiums will typically increase if you have to file a claim for underinsured or uninsured motorist coverage with your insurance policy. We will discuss Virginia's hit-and-run laws and how you may be able to obtain compensation after being injured in one below.
The Definition of a Hit-and-Run in Virginia
A hit-and-run accident is any accident in which the person who caused the accident, also called the at-fault driver, flees the accident scene. In 2019, there were 238,000 moving violations in Virginia. Among these, 2% of the total were ruled to be hit-and-run accidents. Alcohol plays a role in hit-and-run accidents. Nearly 5% of the hit-and-run accidents every year are committed by drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Virginia's Hit-and-Run Laws
Under Virginia law, a driver involved in a car accident in which someone becomes injured or property damage must stop at the accident scene. When drivers do not stop, they can be charged with a hit-and-run. Not stopping at the accident scene can carry serious penalties, including being charged with a misdemeanor if the damage to the property is under $1,000. When a car accident involves a serious injury, death, or property damage over $1,000, the hit-and-run is considered a class 5 felony. Class 5 felonies in Virginia carry a penalty of jail time for up to a year and a fine of up to $2,500, or both.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident
After a hit-and-run accident, it is important that you call 911 and ask a police officer to come to the scene. Be sure to request medical services if anyone has been injured. Allow the medical professionals to evaluate you and determine whether you need to go to the hospital. If you do not need to go to the hospital, we recommend undergoing a thorough medical evaluation as soon as possible from your doctor. You will need to document all of your injuries and keep those documents to use in your claim. Proving that the car accident caused your injuries will be important.
Discuss the accident with the police officer and tell the officer any details you remember about the at-fault driver and his or her vehicle. Having a police report will be helpful when you file an insurance claim. The police will interview Witnesses and try to gather important information related to the accident. If you can safely do so, take your photos and gather evidence of the vehicle and the surrounding area. These photos could help later after you file an insurance claim. Write down details you remember about the accident, including the time of day, weather and road conditions, and a detailed description of any damage.
Why You Need an Experienced Lawyer
We recommend contacting Straw Law Firm as soon as possible after the hit-and-run accident. Sometimes people assume that the police will do everything possible to find the at-fault driver. However, police departments are busy, and they may not put enough time and effort into finding the driver who caused your injuries. One of our experienced personal injury lawyers can help you search for the driver who caused your injuries. We have the resources and skills necessary to conduct a thorough search.
What if I Cannot Find the Hit-and-Run Driver?
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to locate the at-fault driver, even after a thorough search. In these circumstances, the victim's only option may be to file a claim for uninsured motorist coverage with his or her own insurance company. Uninsured motorist coverage is optional, but many drivers do carry it. Uninsured motorist coverage will cover the medical expenses and property damage you have experienced in the accident.
Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
In Virginia, every car insurance company that provides motor vehicle liability coverage must offer customers uninsured motorist (UM) coverage in addition to regular liability coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage is often necessary after a hit-and-run accident in Virginia. The driver who is the victim of a hit-and-run accident is typically responsible for paying the first $200 in property damage before the uninsured motorist coverage goes into effect.
The limits and exact coverage associated with your uninsured motorist policy depend on the terms of your policy. Sometimes people assume that since they are filing a claim with their own insurer, recovering the compensation they need will be straightforward. Unfortunately, dealing with any insurance company, even if it is your own, can be challenging. Insurance companies are for-profit businesses, and they will try any technique possible to avoid paying out fair settlements.
At Straw Law Firm, we will carefully review your insurance policy and advocate strongly for you to obtain the compensation you need. We have decades of experience in negotiating aggressively with insurance companies. Our lawyers know all of the tactics they used to avoid paying claims in a fair manner, and we will hold them accountable in your case. Our legal team will manage every aspect of your case so you can focus on your recovery.
Contact a Lynchburg Hit-and-Run Injury Lawyer Today
Being injured in a hit-and-run accident can be devastating and extremely frustrating. If you or your loved one have suffered a serious injury and a hit-and-run accident in Lynchburg, Straw Law Firm is here to help. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.


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CHICAGO, IL – Industry veterans Christopher Nolte and David Schreiber have launched the new private equity platform AneVista Group. The professionals formed the company to focus on innovative investment and operational strategies in the retail real estate sector.
AneVista was formed during a significant structural development in the retail sector, while real estate investors expect significant pressures and valuation declines within the sector. However, AneVista intends to develop and redevelop small-format, demand-oriented shopping centers. The company targets e-commerce resilient retailers in last mile locations that address the trends that are changing consumer preferences and retailers' business operations.
To capitalize on significant product availability and distressed prices, the company will focus on specific retail segments that mitigate the risks of large-format malls and deploy solutions that meet retailer and consumer demand for innovation. Viewing the ongoing disruption to the industry as a unique opportunity to pursue a highly focused, value-driven strategy, the professionals plan to redefine the future of last mile retail.
"We plan to organize our investments in the longest running retail segments and create value through strategic retail partnerships, joint venture relationships, new location uses and innovative operational solutions that address the shift in omnichannel, logistics and fulfillment," explains Nolte.
The company's strategy is based on favorable market fundamentals and investment qualities, and aims to promote the relevance of sustainable assets and achieve risk-adjusted investment returns.
"This was an ideal time to bring our unique experience and perspective to a sector that requires urgent innovation," says Schreiber. "As stewards of the built environment, the real estate industry has an obligation to maintain the relevance of shopping centers for the benefit of retailers, consumers and our communities. AneVista was born out of a passion for this responsibility and a focused vision to redefine the future of small format retail on the last mile. "
Nolte and Schreiber, co-founders and managing partners, have a combined experience of 40 years in the commercial real estate industry, spanning private equity and related disciplines. Throughout their careers, the two professionals have achieved the investment goals of institutional, family office and high net worth investors.
Previously, Nolte was President of the Marcus Investments Family Office and also founded the real estate development and investment company Berengaria Development, which focuses on retail and senior housing. He has 20 years of experience buying, operating and growing retail real estate companies.
Previously, Schreiber was Managing Director and Head of the Retail Sector at LaSalle Investment Management, where he managed retail and office investments and consistently acted as a top producer. As a seasoned real estate investment manager, Schreiber has 20 years of experience leading acquisitions and development activities worth more than $ 4 billion across a variety of property types, markets, risk profiles and transaction structures.


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I like to say that the ShieldUs family is the "Peer Support" for the Peer Support teams. I have titled us the "Avengers" of wellness for first responders. What this means is that we will come out and offer trainings promoting Post Traumatic Growth and healing. This can be mindfulness training and/or workshops as well as Peer-Support/ trauma-informed training for your agency (Virtually or in Person).
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Ah mais alors quel gros son mes aïeux !!!
La chanson exotic beaches me fait penser dans sa deuxième moitié à Korn. Et le son général aussi, à un Korn plus underground.
Les textes sont superbes, et chantés / scandésde façon tout à fait originale, beau boulot monsieur le chanteur.
Un disque qui m'accroche. gregory duveau
May Our Chambers Be Fullby Emma Ruth Rundle & Thou
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This record is tagged friendship. Thankyou Thou. Thankyou Emma. Thankyou Roadburn. Favourite collab forever. HeidiHoh
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Title: Jeremy Corbyn's Salad Sandwich
Soundcloud Time: 1:03:59
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Soundcloud Publication Date: March 14, 2018
Youtube Publication Date: March 14, 2018
Please Welcome a Man
Who can still smell the fart that either Trevor or Simon did in the dressing room last week.
Cool Kids
I was hanging around with Men in Trousers the other day. You'll remember they took over from Trevor and Simon on Live and Kicking.
Guest Best Known
For serving on the West Midland's Police and Crime Force. I don't know if that's what the last word says.
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My newest Bible reading plan is available now! It's called "Leading Your Kids Through Difficult Emotions" and looks at what the Bible has to say about anger, disappointment, grief, loss, and anxiety. It also shares how parents can lead their children through these tough feelings without punishing, shaming, or ignoring them.
Thanks to Temi at ChristianMommas.com for helping me get it published!


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Denim has made quite the transformation since the first pair of jeans were made by Levi Strauss in 1871.
We've been loving jeans for decades now, but how is denim being worn in 2018?
Denim Co-Ords
I've always been a fan of double denim, but it's only recently that I developed a love for matchy matchy clothing.
The Coloured/Printed Denim Co-ords have really taken over the high street with a bang, and I for one am loving the variety.
I went for the red co ord from PrettyLittleThing as for me personally, I really love red on.
Denim Jumpsuits
There is something just so 70s about denim jumpsuits. I love clothing that has a vintage feel to it.
This denim jumpsuit from New Look is an absolute steal at only £24.99.
I paired it with PrettyLittleThing Leopard Boots, but I can picture this jumpsuit with a fur gilet and western boots. 😍
Denim Flares
The first time I wore these Flared Jamie Jeans from Topshop, my friend said to me, "Oh they're very retro aren't they?" 😂 These jeans definitely aren't for everyone, but I'm a huge fan of a flare.
As I said before, I embrace everything vintage/ retro so these jeans are right up my street.
I love wearing these with a shirt buttoned up to the top, tucked in with a statement belt. Or wearing them with a pair of trainers.
Denim Dungarees
From a very young age, have loved wearing dungarees. I remember having a purple corduroy pair when I was in Primary School and I thought I was the Bizz in this.
I bought these H&M skinny pair as I wanted something a bit different to the usual straight leg dungarees you see in the High Street. Unfortunately these are now sold out, but I've linked another pair below.
I've worn these with trainers, boots, jumpers, t shirts, shirts, cardigans. Dungarees are so versatile, there's no reason why you shouldn't have them in your wardrobe.
What's your favourite way to wear denim?
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WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- U.S. Deputy Treasury Secretary Neal Wolin met with Philippine government officials Thursday to discuss regional economic developments and the outlook for the global economy, the Treasury Department said Thursday.
Wolin met with Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima, Budget Secretary Florencio B. Abad, and Commissioner of Internal Revenue Kim Henares, according to the Treasury Department's statement.
Officials "reaffirmed their commitment to pursue policies that strengthen global economic recovery and support strong, sustainable, and balanced global growth," the statement said.
Philippine officials outlined planned economic reforms and Wolin said Treasury would provide technical assistance in their reform efforts, Treasury said.


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Charlie Bear "Gadabout" Rabbit. RRP £25. Now £15. Actual Photo's (2)
Gadabout is a delightful rabbit approximately 5 inches tall in the seated position ( not counting the long ears). He is fully jointed and made from a short pile white plush with pale pink plush for the inner ears, the eyes are dark amber with the nose and mouth stitching being pink. Paw /feet pads are pale pink with darker pink claw stitching . A red and white neckerchief completes Gadabout's appearance. He comes complete with a small maroon drawstring bag ready for him to go on his travels. The photo's shown are of the actual rabbit you will receive. Postage is free via Royal Mail Second Class Signed For.
Gadabout is not suitable for children under 3 years of age.


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An eventful trade deadline for the Kansas City Chiefs saw the team trade for an elite edge rusher in Melvin Ingram, but they also traded away on one of their most vested veterans. Pro Bowl guard Laurent Duvernay-Tardif was sent to the Jets for depth tight end Daniel Brown, a move that came as a surprise to many fans when the news broke.
Andy Reid commented on how the trade went down at his Thursday press conference before practice, noting that it was an amicable departure and that he enjoyed coaching Duvernay-Tardif since the Chiefs drafted him in 2014.
"Brett (Veach) talked to him and they had a good conversation—the agent and with Larry," Reid explained. "Then, I had a chance to talk to him just before it went down. I'll keep that between us, but I think it's great that he has an opportunity to play right now. Whether he does it for a year or 10 more years, he has an opportunity to play. That couldn't be promised right here at this time. So, if he decides to go be a doctor after this year, he's going to have an opportunity to play, and he can take that with him. So, I think it's great. We appreciated having him here, absolutely."
Duvernay-Tardif hadn't played a single snap for Kansas City through eight weeks of 2021, and his move freed up some much-needed cap space in the wake of their trade for Ingram earlier in the day. He had served a key role on the Chiefs' championship team in 2019, but he found his role at right guard usurped by rookie Trey Smith after opting out of last season to fight COVID-19 in his native country of Canada.
Reid spoke about his role both on the team and in the wider NFL zeitgeist as the only player-doctor in the league, and he made it clear that Duvernay-Tardif's ability to do it all was uniquely special.
"I think it's awesome," Reid said of the guard's versitility on and off the field. "It just doesn't happen very often in this league. It has happened, but not very often. For him to have the opportunity to do his studies in the offseason I thought was important for him. You knew he was going to continue to work out and be diligent with that, but you can name on maybe two hands how many guys have played in this league and become doctors afterwards."
His affection for Duvernay-Tardif was palpable in his comments, and it seems all parties stood to benefit from a parting of ways, tough as it may have been. The move has now completely cemented the Chiefs' line, at least for the time being. The veteran guard will have the opportunity to play meaningful snaps in New York that he wouldn't have gotten in Kansas City.
As difficult as it is to see one of the most beloved players in the organization traded for minimal return, the Chiefs are now loaded for bear and ready to make the most of the rest of their schedule.


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The Colin Kaepernick saga took another surprising twist last weekend, when Kaepernick opted not to participate in an NFL-sanctioned workout in Atlanta at the last minute, and instead staged his own workout at a high school, which was open to the media.
When the workout, which was set to be held at the Atlanta Falcons' training facility and run by former head coach Hue Jackson, was announced last week, Kaepernick tweeted that he was looking forward to meeting with the various team officials in attendance – but Kaepernick's camp did not agree to the NFL's terms of the event. According to Jackson, who appeared on First Take on Friday, he was informed just 10 minutes before the workout was supposed to begin that Kaepernick would not be participating. Jackson said that he spoke to Kaepernick's agent on Friday, who gave him every indication the previous day that the QB would be working out.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith has come under fire for his reactions to Kaepernick's decision to shirk the NFL, from current and former NFL players, along with co-host Max Kellerman. Earlier this week, Smith said that Kaepernick's actions proved that he "doesn't want to play, he wants to be a martyr." On Thursday, Terrell Owens called out Smith on First Take, saying that Kellerman – who has argued that Kapernick was right to not give the NFL control over his workout – "seemed blacker" than Smith.
On Friday's episode, Smith clarified some of his earlier comments on the Kaepernick situation, and argued that the timing of Kaepernick's change of plans indicated that he had been orchestrating the event all along.
"This is where I'm coming from. Somebody's going to have to explain to me how you [Hue Jackson] just told me that you were on the phone with the representatives for Colin Kaepernick as of Friday, and yet some how, some way, this high school that you went two an hour and 20 minutes away, 51 miles away, was just impromptu.
I don't know if you know anything about public high schools…. but let me tell you something about a public high school. You've got to get permission to use those facilities. You know anybody working on Saturday morning? I don't.
…. Which means that ultimately, at the time that you were talking to the rep that was giving you every indication that you needed to be [at the Falcons' facility] because 'we're coming,' OK, that an alternative plan was being put in play.
And why? We see the Colin Kaepernick jerseys out there. So those people just showed up wearing that jersey? No organization whatsoever, huh? 'I'm with Kaep.' That's just an accident? Or the others with t-shirts that said 'I know my rights.' That was an accident? That wasn't planned? That wasn't orchestrated?
Let's understand something here. At the end of the day, Colin Kaepernick may indeed want to play football, and I understand that people took issue with my point 'he don't wanna play, he wants to be a martyr.'
I meant the martyr part. But I wasn't literal about saying he doesn't want to play. What I was trying to state was this: You have a history with the National Football League. A history that obviously is not fair. They have blackballed him. He has been mistreated. It has been unfair. This man deserves to be in the league. He did not violate any laws, he did not violate any bylaws. He should have never been blackballed from the NFL."
Smith said that Kaepernick's camp reached out to him when the quarterback was trying to make it back to the NFL, and expressed that Kaepernick simply wanted to play and was willing to put his history with the NFL behind him. For Smith, his actions over the weekend proved otherwise.
"What happened was, he had the [second] workout, and then after the workout, he antagonizes the very commissioner who helped put this together, told him to 'stop running,' showed up with a Kunta Kinte shirt on…. I'm saying as a black person, to know that you're going to do that… There is no black person with sense that thinks that's going to help them get a job!"


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