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Last week, TradeSmith wrote How to make a killing in pizza. He discussed a trade in Domino's Pizza (DPZ) using the tools and research that have been introduced this year in TradeStops.
Today we're going to slice that trade and show you the step-by-step process he used to make this happen.
The chart shows that DPZ hit a low in 2008 below $4 a share. It triggered an SSI Entry signal in early 2010 at just under $10 a share and has been moving higher ever since. (Note that the chart uses a log-scaled "y" axis … each gridline is a 100% gain.)
This is a great example of the power of investing with momentum and "unlimiting" your gains by staying invested for as long as the stock continues moving higher.
Another important element in the success of investing in DPZ is the concept of "doubling-up on the way up." This means adding to the position every time the stock moves 2 Volatility Quotients higher (for instance, if a stock trades for $100 and the VQ is 10%, then the stock must rise 2 x 10%, or 20%, before adding to the position).
Another element that made this trade so compelling was the pent-up momentum in the stock after crashing in 2008. The Volatility Quotient spiked throughout 2008 from the 20% level to above 40% and plateaued there until 2011 when it began moving lower. Our research has shown that these types of moves can act as fuel to propel a stock higher over a multi-year period of time.
We determined that at each entry point along the way, we were going to buy $250 of risk. In other words, we wanted to take $250 of risk in each purchase of DPZ. How did we figure out what the investment should be?
The Position Size Calculator makes it easy. Here are the parameters we want to use to determine the amount of stock to buy. For the initial purchase of DPZ in 2010, the price of the stock was $9.73, and the Volatility Quotient for DPZ was 43.13%. This is how we set it up in the Position Size Calculator.
Why did we use a Trailing Stop of 43.13%? Because that was the VQ for DPZ at the time that the SSI Entry signal was triggered in 2010.
Now let's calculate this and see how many shares we could buy.
The analysis shows us that we could invest $574 and buy 59 shares of DPZ for our $250 of risk.
You can do the same analysis for the other six purchases of DPZ. Remember, you're only going to take $250 of risk in each position.
And here are the results through December 15th of buying just one time when the SSI Entry signal was first triggered vs. buying at the Entry signal and then each time that DPZ moved 2 VQs higher.
And here are the results through December 15th of buying just one time when the SSI Entry signal was first triggered vs. buying at the Entry signal and then each time that DPZ moved 2 VQs higher.
This chart shows the results of each purchase.
We'll be giving you more examples of this type of trading strategy in the future.
Nobody knows how long a stock can continue to move higher. And at some time the run will end. But in the meantime, we need to find ways to make as much profit as possible as our "once-in-a-lifetime" stocks climb higher.
And TradeStops will be here to help you Make More and Risk Less.
Best wishes from all of us at TradeStops for a healthy, happy, and prosperous 2017.
Tom Meyer
TradeStops, Member Services


text: United Coffee House harks back to a time when not many could access the finer things of life. Today dining out has been democratised beyond our wildest imagination and the restaurant stands testimony to these transformative experiences. Upholstered wall panels, vintage chandeliers and glass panelled doors transport you back to the days of the British Raj as frenetic Connaught Place recedes to a blur outside. Put up your feet in style on the plush leather sofas, even as you savour the old world charm of a bygone era. The restaurant opens its doors for breakfast and you have the option to choose anything from 'Cold Meats' and 'Baked Beans' to 'Stuffed Paranthas' and 'Mysore Dosa'. Despite the menu boasting of serious Continental main course items, the light bites offer a stiff competition.

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November 20 – Photo of the Day = Gratitude
I'm grateful for creativity and those who encourage me in this endeavor. Colette is the encourager in this case. She graciously had me over and showed me how to use a cricut & cuddlebug. Look closely at the envelope. It is embossed "Thank you."
I had an awesome time learning and visiting. Thanks, Colette, for your generous and fun personality.
One class I took at Western Seminary was "Loving God and Others." We learned that we need to be emotionally, spiritually, and physically sound in order to love well.
Under spiritually I have the following sentences in my notes:
"In what areas are you creative? Are you taking time to express your creativity? You need 2-4 hours of this weekly!!! Are you using your creativity for immoral or destructive purposes?"
In some mysterious way using our creativity connects us to God. That is true for me. But I have been sadly negligent in allowing myself to create on a weekly basis. Since my schedule is more sane now, I will regularly engage in this activity that rejuvenates me and connects me with God.
What creative project(s) are you working on? How does using your creativity make you feel?
Previous Photos from November's Photo-a Day.
- Day 1 Photo: Christmas Tree with Broken, Tangled Lights
- Day 2 Photo: Birthday Boy
- Day 3 Photo: Mums at the Church Entrance
- Day 4 Photo: Simple Technology
- Day 5 Photo: Mystery Ice Cream Gift
- Day 6 Photo: Rocking Godson
- Day 7 Photo: Spontaneous Friends
- Day 8 Photo: Children's Influence
- Day 9 Photo: Shoebox Gifts
- Day 10 Photo: Changing the Woman in the Mirror
- Day 11 Photo: Devoted Sisters
- Day 12 Photo: Prayer Calmed Me 4 This
- Day 13 Photo: Gratitude on the Internet
- Day 14 Photo: Chip's Sweater
- Day 15 Photo: Stop
- Day 16 Photo: Faithful Workers
- Day 17 Photo: Necessary Books
- Day 18 Photo: Friends & No-Knead Bread
- Day 19 Photo: Beauty & Those Who Create It
Other Related Posts:
- 20 Things I'm Grateful For
- Turn Up The Music Song Inspires Thankful List of 20
- 2 Ways I Fed My Creative Side & What I Learned (January)
- 2 Ways I Fed My Creative Side (February)
- Hostess Gift for Tea Party
- Two More Tea Wallets
- 14 Crafty Things I Wish I Could Do This Weekend
- What's the Name of This Quilt Block?
- Choosing 2 Express Gratitude During November
- Feeling Full On Gratitude
- We Cannot Be Grateful Without Being Thoughtful
P.S. Ann Tatum is hosting 30 Days of Thanksgiving. She encourages us to daily share our gratitude. Click here and be sure to scroll to the bottom of the post and click on Mister Linky. Then you'll be able to read other participants on this thankful journey.
Entry filed under: Crafts, Gratitude List, Photo-a-day. Tags: creativity, gratitude, Photo-a-day.


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Imagine what would happen if District 9 and Elysium director Neill Blomkamp made an Alien movie. Well, look below for some idea of what might have happened…
The director has been tweeting images on his Twitter and suggested that he was in some way involved with a possible Alien movie in the future, although he also wrote: "Was working on this. Don't think I am anymore. Love it though."
We've embedded another tweet below that is a little more ambiguous and implies it may not have been an official bit of work.
Well, we just want to say that, whatever the capacity or idea behind them, we'd love to have seen this movie – Hicks and Ripley back together? The Space Jockey ship used as a shelter for humans? Ripley as… an alien?
The mind boggles…
Ps this has nothing to do with the studio. I just feel like I might do something else instead. In which case why not show some work-
— Neill Blomkamp (@NeillBlomkamp) January 2, 2015
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LCI, what a run. It is stocks like these that get my juices flowing. I have seen stocks make massive moves like this time and time again. I did not trade today but it is always exciting when I glance at the market and see something like this. Let's take a look at how and why this happens.
First thing I check when looking for a stock with this kind of potential is the float, or, common stocks that are available in the market for retail traders to purchase (Supply). On the ThinkOrSwim app, you can click the drop down area at the top of the chart to bring this menu up. The float of LCI is about 40 million shares according to ThinkOrSwim. This is a decently low float but only one piece of the puzzle.
The next thing I look for is the volume, or, how many investors are trading the particular stock. (Demand). Low supply and high demand can create these awesome opportunities. This stock met both criteria, and a third piece of criteria which I use periodically is the news. If the company also has any really juicy news, it just makes it that much more interesting to watch for opportunities.
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Afterschool Programs of Lancaster moves on after lawsuit dismissal
LANCASTER - A lawsuit against the West After School Center involving an employee who engaged in a sexual relationship with two 17-year-old special-needs boys she met while working there was dismissed.
There was a trial scheduled for August, however, Fairfield County Common Pleas Court Judge David Trimmer dismissed the case in April deciding West After School Center could not be held accountable for Jessica Hachat's actions.
"What happened to Plaintiffs was wrong and criminal," Trimmer said in his decision to dismiss the case. "But the culpable party here was Jessica Hachat, not West. Hachat's criminal conduct was not reasonably foreseeable, and any deficiencies in West's training or supervision policies cannot reasonably be considered a proximate cause of Plaintiffs' injuries."
Hachat, then-30, reportedly engaged in a sexual relationship with the teens after meeting them while serving summer lunches through the program in the summer of 2013. The illegal activity occurred off of school property and after her lunch shift had ended. She was sentenced to three days in jail on two counts of child endangering as a result.
The teens' parents sued West After School Center — now known as After School Programs of Lancaster — and Hachat. Hachat settled the case privately in November.
Trimmer determined Hachat's criminal sexual acts were not reasonably foreseeable to the Afterschool Programs of Lancaster. At one point Hachat did complain to a superior that the boys had used "vulgar, inappropriate, and sexual language around her while serving lunch" and that they "sexually propositioned her," according to the judge's ruling.
Trimmer determined that the boys' actions did not make "it foreseeable that she was going to commit a criminal act."
"... Hachat's complaints arguably put West on notice that the boys could be dangerous," according to the Trimmer's order. "They did not put West on notice that Hachat was."
Michele Ritchlin, executive director of Afterschool Programs of Lancaster said the nonprofit's board feels vindicated by the case's dismissal and that the organization is moving forward.
"(The lawsuit) really didn't affect our fundraising at all," Ritchlin said, adding that the group received a lot of community support while the lawsuit was pending.
"I never got one call or complaint from a parent about a concern ... or a partner," she said.
Ritchlin said some protocol for the summer lunch program, which runs from June until Aug. 11, did change because of Hachat's actions. There are now two lunch workers at each site and each worker undergoes a background check. Those measures were enacted last year.
Afterschool Programs of Lancaster continues to grow despite the setback. More than 350 children received its services last year and the organization is in the process of applying for additional grants.
Twitter: @SpencerRemo


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2 Large crowns broccoli
2 Tablespoons butter
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 Cup milk
1 1/2 Cups shredded Mexican fiesta blend cheese (Pick a cheese that suits your taste. You can also by a block of cheese and grate it.)
1 Teaspoon salt
1 Teaspoon black pepper
1/8 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 Teaspoon onion powder
Rinse broccoli and cut into bite-sized pieces. Set aside. Fill a large saucepan half-full with water and put on medium heat. We will start boiling the broccoli about ten minutes after we start preparing the cheese sauce. This will ensure they're done at about the same time.
Preheat a saucepan over just over 1/4 heat. Melt the butter in the pan. Stir first tablespoon of flour into butter until it's smooth, then repeat for the second and third tablespoons.
Stir in milk until the mix is smooth. Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
Turn broccoli water up to high temperature and boil broccoli with the pan covered. Broccoli will be tender in about ten minutes. You can check it for tenderness by prodding the stem with a fork.
When the milk and flour mix starts to steam, stir in the first cup of shredded cheese. When it's well blended, stir in the second cup and blend then the third. Let it warm back up to steaming. Don't let it simmer or boil. Turn down the heat if it does this. If you like it thicker, stir in more flour, thinner, stir in more milk.
When the broccoli is ready, drain it and divide it into servings. Then let people top their serving with the amount of cheese sauce they like.
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Oliver leads a busy life. The eight-year-old chihuahua splits most of his time between home, a law office in Tampa, Florida, and court with human rights attorney Mayra Calo, his owner. Her car is set up for him, with a mounted seat that she buckles him into for travel between hearings and client meetings.
Oliver became Calo's emotional support animal in 2011 after her sister passed away. Calo started feeling depressed and anxious, and her therapist noticed that Oliver was exhibiting emotional support pet qualities.
"Whenever I get upset, if he's on the floor, he jumps on my lap, or if he's on the bed with me, he'll get on my shoulder and he'll snuggle. He'll lift my hand to try and distract me," Calo said.
"He feels my grief. You know, and he'll get all up in my face. Whereas, if I'm not upset, he completely ignores me," she laughed.
Oliver, an eight-year-old chihuahua, regularly flies with his owner, human rights attorney Mayra Calo, as a service dog.
Calo got a letter from her doctor authorizing Oliver to become her emotional support animal. A few years later, when she injured her back, she had Oliver trained as a service dog. He can fetch her pill bottle and alert 911 with a button on his collar. Oliver has flown as far as Greece with Calo for free under the Air Carrier Access Act.
Under the same set of rules, emotional support pets fly for free too. While service animals need formal training that can cost as much as $25,000, people can go online, pay a one-time $100 fee and get a letter certifying their emotional support pet.
"It's easier now more than ever for an individual to bring an emotional support animal with them — whether they are an actual emotional support animal or not," said Douglas Kidd, executive director of the National Association of Airline Passengers.
Many passengers, he added, are using the loophole to avoid pet fees they'd have to pay otherwise. Kidd said one of his biggest concerns is that people may bring untrained pets on flights, that could pose a danger to other passengers.
According to Airlines for America, a lobbying group for commercial airlines, passengers brought 751,000 pets on planes in 2017 as emotional support animals, up from 481,000 in 2016.
After a spike in passenger injuries linked to pets in cabins, airline companies are calling for tougher guidelines for emotional support animals.
Hotels, restaurants, and other public places often have stricter rules around animals.
"That is the same standard that should apply in a confined tube at 30,000 feet in the air," said Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory policy for Airlines for America.
Some airlines have already changed their policies. In March, Delta Airlines began requiring that passengers supply proof that an animal has been trained and a letter from a health professional.
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The Brothers Joye and Sorow
On the canvas of the world, all we who inhabit it have been painted by the hand and the skill of some great and unseen painter. Our forms are sketched, our colors chosen, and even a bit of our talents and favors are swirled into our beings. While the painter is busy marking the subtle […]Read More The Brothers Joye and Sorow


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The Mumbai moisture did little to moisten my over dry lips. As I opened my purse for the nth time to search for my lip balm. I cursed my choice of the purse, I mean why buy a purse with a single pocket. So difficult to search for things. After sulking at the thought and forcing out my sanitizer, scarf and wallet, I had my hands on my balm. Her highness – my raspberry lip balm ( Name :- Born Lippy Production house :- The Body Shop)lay peacefully in the purse.
It is one of the most amazing lip balms. So all you beautiful gals , if you like a rich raspberry aroma lip balm which is delicious at the same time, this is your thing. Leaves a very mild pink shade on the lips and moisturizes them at the same time. So for all single gals, put it on and shout out loud, "Why should boys have all the fun!" . And for the not-single gals, treat for your partners :P
As I opened the box, the rich aroma filled the car. As the gals dabbed on some lip balm, the guys had their senses tickling. Curious lads, as they are, thought they smelled hookah.. and so began the oh-so-boring-hookah-puran. All I did was sit mum and enjoy their imaginations running wild, searching for hookah parlors here and there.
So all in all, it's a treat for the senses.. Try it out!! I am already lovin it J


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So I've been doing this series of stories for a while now. And while writing the second story of the trilogy I realize that I still use some of the same style of storytelling as I did decades ago. There are worm holes and there are flashbacks and some time travel. Actually the second story isn't quite finish yet. It has a beginning and an end that is in my head and I also wrote a song about the end but it isn't finalized and there are a lot of in between's that need to be filled in. But for now I'm moving on to the third story. My story always has some spiritual or psychological aspect to it as well as some Chinese philosophy. But that's me. I was born in Taiwan. What else do you expect? The second story in part explored more the geology and business domain of science With the volcanos and diamonds and evil cooperations and institutions.? I am hoping that the third story will explore other scientific domains such as
- Physical chemistry,
- informational science
- linguistics
- Maker movement
- Instead of using globalization as theme to use localization or glocalization
And I will try to stay away from
- Black holes/or wormholes
- Flashbacks or time travel
- multi dimensional universe to save me headaches
- large evil corporations or empires.
Let me know what other tired tropes you want me to avoid and I will try my best. I will be doing sketches that serve as the basis for key frames for the story visuals and write a few lines of the story below the sketches. I will flush out the full detail of the story later. The focus right now is getting back to the basics: sketches and a few lines of thought. It is the style that I developed back in the college years and I hope that I can pick it up again and continue that way. I can always colorize it and make it 3-D later even. Please don't forget to subscribe to this blog by scrolling down to the bottom of the homepage and entering your email. Yes email, because the Jade Emperor said so 😉
Sincerely, Turquoisa


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Unsolicited advice: Giving advice or making suggestions when you haven't been asked to.
The vast majority of unsolicited advice I receive comes from within the chronic illness community. I've set page boundaries on my social media accounts yet still the messages come. "Anna I think you'd benefit from…"
For me, an after effect of well-meaning unsolicited advice is that it can make me feel really low about what I can't do, or what I can't afford (financially or otherwise) or what hasn't worked out for me.
A kindhearted suggestion from others with the same diagnosis as me, about how to make a task more accessible to me, merely points out how even that way of doing the task is out of my reach.
It then becomes harder not to compare my restrictions with theirs.
Receiving unsolicited advice always leaves me feeling conflicted. I believe the majority of people who send tips or "have you tried…" or "in case it helps" messages have the very best intentions. And because they mean well, it makes me feel like a dreadful person for how the unwelcome advice is.
I've been told that asking people NOT to send such comments or messages, is not fair and not how someone with a public social media presence should go about. I'm told I'm overreacting when a seemingly innocent message derails my day.
Spoiler alert: nobody but me gets to decide what is or isn't a big deal for me.
I am learning that actually an online presence doesn't need to be an all-or-nothing thing. I am allowed to mould my online experience to suit me best. In the gentlest way, I'm not sorry if that doesn't work for you. You're welcome to go and curate your own space in your own corner of the internet instead.
To have strangers on the internet make suggestions about ways to make something more accessible to me might seem like a great community spirited thing. But in truth it often leaves me feeling sad about how I STILL can't carry out the task you're trying to make easier for me.
Even something as innocent as advising me to get a stool for the kitchen can be problematic. There are reasons why I don't have one. Blood pooling. Dizziness. Orthostatic intolerance. Expensive. Space. Lots of things. And it makes me feel like everything I share needs to come with a disclaimer or an explanation.
And unfortunately, whatever the intentions, the outcome is much the same.
The thing is friends and followers, these messages make me feel quite low. Sometimes for an extended period of time.
The energy and cognitive function is takes to open a message, begin reading, and then realise that it's a "Have you tried…" message. Pals, yes I probably have tried it. And if I haven't, there'll likely be a reason for it. It is frustrating, as someone who has lived this way for an entire decade, to receive these messages.
I know you're only trying to make life a little better or easier for me. But I don't need you to. Really I don't. If I need a solution for a particular thing, I assure you that I will seek it out.
If I ask for input, if I ask a specific question, then your suggestions are so welcome and gratefully received. But on the whole, I'm not here for feedback or recommendations about what you think will help or benefit me.
I think it's clear to most people that I'm just here sharing my ramblings and hoping you'll come to a tea party. I'm not looking for suggestions on advice. That might be quite different from what you're looking for in your own corner of the internet. But I'd ask again, if I haven't specifically asked for it, please save your energy and don't send me unsolicited advice, however good your intentions may be.


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Article Title
Originalist or Original: The Difficulties of Reconciling Citizens United with Corporate Law History
In this Article, we focus on a specific question raised by Citizens United, which is whether the Supreme Court's decision can be justified solely by application of the originalist method of constitutional interpretation, or whether it can only be explained by giving substantial weight to a more modern, evolved understanding of the relevant constitutional provisions. We conclude that however Citizens United is rationalized, it cannot be defended solely or primarily as the product of a disciplined application of the originalist method of constitutional interpretation. Because Citizens United takes a view at odds both with the historical understanding of business corporations' legal subordination to the decisions made by elected legislators
and the lengthy history of federal and state legislation restricting the involvement
of for-profit corporations in the political process, it can be fairly
described as more "original" than originalist.
Recommended Citation
Leo E. Strine Jr. & Nicholas Walter,
Originalist or Original: The Difficulties of Reconciling Citizens United with Corporate Law History,
Notre Dame L. Rev.
Available at: https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/ndlr/vol91/iss3/1


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Let mystery grow in youLinda Rabin
We're renovating a small bedroom in our home, turning it into a therapy-coaching-music-guest room (yeah!).
And while I'm not completely incapable of manual work, let's just say it's not my preference. And my partner is just soooo much better at it, that when comes time to renovate or build anything, I surrender 100% to their leadership.
In that domain, I literally must be told what to do — each steps, the sequence, which tools to use, how to use them, all that jazz.
Also — and I realized this just recently — I must be told to « do it » too.
The Need for Support
There's a strong part of me that would rather be on vacation, all the time.
That's OK, I love that part of myself. And I get a lot of things done (for real) when I'm on vacation/free mode. However, renovation is not one of those things. Unless I'm being told to do it.
Being told to do things certainly helps me to get going.
As many parents I presume know this truth: compassion can take the form of telling others to do stuff.
Doing it
So here I am, doing what I'm told: unmounting some shelf, executing the dull and tedious task of removing tiny screws and « L » shape things that were keeping it together.
It's actually harder than I thought. I find it quite difficult to apply the right amount of pressure on the drill's trigger.
The screws spin as if in butter. I'm feeling desperate and discouraged, and I'm just starting.
At some point — don't ask me why — I try to go at it while looking in the other direction, blindly, and it works like magic.
The Insight
There I have it: looking directly at problems, with the sharp force of the visual-linguistic-logical-rational (mental) mind is not always to most efficient way of going.
Switching to the right side of the brain, the irrational part of us, that seems to know « how » to execute things, sometimes does a better job.
Your Unconscious Knows Best
Action is non-mental.
The performance part of something demands a soft focus.
The Right Kind of Magic
The body connects directly with a deeper selfGeneviève La
My neighbour-friend-osteopath and dancer extraordinaire Geneviève told me a story that resonates with this.
She was practising a choreography and was struggling to find the « right kind » of magic in the execution of the piece.
Her teacher at the time Linda Rabin told her: « Let mystery grow in you ».
Right away, it unlocked something in her and she nailed it, moving more gracefully.
So next time you are struggling to do something just right, relax, close your eyes, and let your body work, as if all by itself.
Healing — It's a Process
I can't help but make links with what I'm learning in my training these days.
In September of 2020, I embarked on a three years professional certification program, at the Centre de Relations d'Aide de Montréal (CRAM), to become a therapist, to help me evolve as a personal coach and a more compassionate human in general.
I'm in my first year, which is basically a mega personal therapy in itself, devoted to healing oneself, before learning how to assist others in healing themselves.
These days, I'm learning to look at what is hard to look at: my own negative feelings of discomfort and suffering, my irrational fears, limiting beliefs and defence mechanisms.
Attention Please
Personal therapy is a tool that sustains the work, it provides support for you to do it yourself.
You're doing the work but you're not alone. The full attention of someone else proves to be extremely supportive to do the work. Also, just showing up and having someone there to report to — that goes a long way for motivation and mobilization.
Just like bae had written down all the steps to renovate the room, yet I still needed to be told to « do it » to get going.
Cleaning the Tool
At CRAM, undertaking a personal therapy with the Creative Non-Directive Approach (ANDC MD) — created by Colette Portelance, founder and director of CRAM — is mandatory for students, so they can become therapists themselves.
I see it as cleaning the tool before using it.
I've had 10 one-on-one sessions so far. Right away, in the very first sessions, I dived into it, being transparent and direct with my therapist, denouncing myself — admitting that I have such and such behaviours, patterns, defence mechanisms, etc.
In my head, I'm super good at this, I might even be the best of my class (which is typical for my type of « superiorization defence »).
I'll be honest (What?!), I thought I was doing great, that I understood the process, having studied and practised a myriad of personal self-help methods. I have even been coaching people as a side line for a couple of years now and I see the results of the work with my clients.
The Wall
During my last session, just before taking a break for the holiday, I found myself at a wall, incapable of going deeper then rational knowledge.
I know I have such and such fears, related to my desire to « be good » to « be the best » at stuff. But I can't seem to actually « feel » what's underneath.
I also know that the superior complex is actually an inferior complex.
It makes sense: one is so sensitive about one's worth, that they defend themselves from deep feelings of worthlessness — by right away projecting that they've got this, that they're better than, and/or trying real hard to become good, the best if possible.
This performance mindset is not helpful to appreciate reality.
I also know that I do all this probably in order to avoid being rejected, ashamed and alone. I say « probably » because I'm not able to contact these feelings and fears. I « presume » that that's what it is.
And that's the wall.
The Mind (Alone) Can't Heal
Knowing I have these issues doesn't help me dissolve them.
Actually, it does help.
What I mean is that the realization is just one part — and a detached one — of the process.
Like the difference between a map showing a lake and drinking its water to quench your thirst.
Leading a Horse to Water
It's as if I had brought the proverbial horse to the lake, the horse is looking at the water, yet won't drink.
And I can't force him to drink.
Right now, I remain thirsty and dry, unable to feel my deepest feelings of unworthiness, or whatever it is that I'm feeling — whether it's my fear of losing love and ending up alone in the dark, or something else.
This thirst is not a bad thing, it acts as a motivation to do the work and keep digging.
And accept that things take time. It's an invitation to let go.
So that's where I'm at now. I accept that these things have their own schedule and rhythm. I accept that healing my mind and heart will take the time it takes.
Eventually, this horse will drink.
Useful Struggle
While the struggle is real, Geneviève tells me how this will prove very useful later.
When I'll be assisting clients going through this frustrating phase — of not accessing their deeper emotional self — I will be able to really connect and empathize with them.
And I have a new trick: at my next therapy session — instead of the laser sharp stare of my rational judging self — I might try a sweeter and gentler focus, while trying to contact my insides.
Letting my internal armour soften with an oblique soft gaze.
— Éric
- Éric Bolduc, Ange destructeur, 2021
- Éric Bolduc, Tools, 2021
- Éric Bolduc, Destruction 2, 2021
- Alain Décarie, Geneviève La — En répétition pour La synesthésie du dragon, 2015
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Compared to a typical personal injury case, a wrongful death case can be much more significant. Because of this, the settlement amount for a wrongful death case may also be much more significant.
Because settlements are not public, it is impossible to give an average amount of a wrongful death settlement in Ohio. Additionally, there is no ordinary wrongful death. The circumstances of any wrongful death vary quite a bit.
Different factors will affect the total amount of any wrongful death settlement. A wrongful death lawyer can help determine which of these factors impacts your case most.
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Examples Of Determining Factors
The following list of factors help determine what a potential wrongful death settlement can be.
The age of the deceased and their loved ones is one of the main factors considered in a wrongful death settlement. It can have an impact on the settlement in multiple ways.
Age of the deceased
The age of the deceased party can have a significant impact on the total settlement. If the deceased is older, their loved ones are likely to get less compensation. For example, the financial impact of an 80-year-old retiree's wrongful death will typically be significantly less than that of a 40-year-old working person. Likewise, the years of love, guidance, and emotional support lost to loved ones will be fewer if the victim is older.
The age and existence of dependents
If they exist, the age of the decedent's dependents is another important factor in determining what a good settlement is. If the decedent has young dependent children, the settlement amount increases. If a dependent is older, the settlement will be smaller.
However, age is not the only factor with dependents. Some people have disabled adult children that continue to depend on them for financial support well beyond childhood. This will be factored into any settlement value.
Earning Potential
The deceased's earning potential is also an important factor in a settlement. Here, the question is, "What would the deceased have earned in the years before their retirement?" The deceased's earning potential is closely linked with their age. The average income of the deceased is combined with an expected date of retirement to help determine a settlement amount.
The deceased's education and training also factor into the settlement amount. A 30-year-old surgeon will have a much higher future earning potential than a grocery store clerk of the same age.
Other Factors
There are plenty of other factors that can impact wrongful death settlements in Ohio, including:
- Whether the death occurred at work with the employer at fault;
- Whether the deceased is due life insurance, pensions, or retirement benefits;
- Whether negligence, intent, or recklessness of the at-fault party exists;
- Whether the at-fault party has insurance covering wrongful death claims; and
- Whether the deceased's negligence contributed to the death.
Your attorney can help you determine how these factors may be relevant to your wrongful death case.
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If your loved one suffered a wrongful death due to the fault of someone else, all of these factors must be accounted for. For this, you need an attorney with experience with Ohio wrongful death cases.
Bensinger Law, based in Northwest Ohio, has this experience. Bensinger Law is a client-focused law firm serving all of Ohio with digital chat-help available on their website most hours of the day. Contact Bensinger Law today.


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In less than two weeks, Olympic swimmers will dive into Tokyo Bay to compete in the triathlon. For residents who live near the shore, that's an unappealing thought because, despite months of efforts to clean up the water, the bay stinks.
Known for its shoreline of gleaming skyscrapers and iconic Rainbow Bridge, the "futuristic landscape" was selected "at the strong request of international sporting organizations," according to the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee. But in the run-up to the games, problems began to emerge.
In August 2019 a test for the swimming part of the Paratriathlon was canceled after E. coli bacteria was found in the water at more than twice the limit set by the International Triathlon Union, now called World Triathlon. As one athlete put it, the venue "smelled like a toilet," the Asahi newspaper reported. Since then, the host city has taken drastic steps to try to repair its tarnished image.
It dumped 22,200 cubic meters of sand into the bay to create an environment for organisms that help clean the water. And it's designed three-layer polyester screens to protect the Olympic swimming venues from E. coli. On top of that the city was already building huge storage tanks to capture flood runoff, so that it can be treated before reaching the sea.
Koichi Yajima, director at Planning and Promotion Division of Bureau of Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 Preparation, said the screen system has been tested since 2018 and will provide a secure environment to hold the games.
Yet in recent weeks, a pungent smell has been wafting in from the water.
"As residents we should raise our own awareness," said Mariko Watanabe, who said she's been bothered by the smell and effluent in the Bay and canals since she moved to the waterside six years ago. "The water should be an environment where children can play safely."
Some scientists are concerned that the city's proposed clean-up measures aren't enough.
Yukio Koibuchi, a former associate professor at Tokyo University's Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, says the proposed measures "won't reduce the inflow of E. coli much" because the area is a part of a tidal river and the bacteria could flow underneath the screens.
Mixed Sewage
The problem is that the world's largest metropolis doesn't have separate drainage systems for rainwater and sewage. So the waste water and sewage from 30 million residents combined with runoff that feeds seven rivers and dozens of subterranean streams and canals all has to be treated before entering the bay.
Tokyo suffers from typhoons and other extreme weather which cause floods that can overwhelm the treatment system. To avoid damage from the floodwaters during days of extreme rainfall, untreated sewerage gets flushed directly into the bay.
Mostly it stays there. The bay is classified as a drowned river estuary, and while it covers an area of 960 square kilometers, it has a relatively narrow opening to the sea and an average depth of just 15 meters. Its salinity is only about 1%, according to research by Koibuchi and others, which means 60% of the water is from the rivers and drains of the city.
Like other old cities including London and New York, the sewers developed over more than a century. "The combined sewer system was introduced in Tokyo in the early 1900s," according to Tateki Kanno, director of the planning and coordinating division of Tokyo's Bureau of Sewerage.
Rapid population growth has stretched the city's ability to keep up. The Shibaura treatment plant, which collects contaminated water from across the business center and releases into Tokyo Bay, was built in 1931, when Tokyo's population was less than half what it is today.
"Tokyo has the highest effluent load in the world," said Shigeru Enomoto, a councilor of neighboring Minato ward who has been fighting to clean up the bay for more than 15 years. "The Olympics has highlighted the long-standing issue of pollution." He has called for the government to build separate systems for sewage and rainwater.
The Tokyo Bureau of Sewerage estimates that would cost at least 10 trillion yen and take over 100 years to do that. "Conversion is not a realistic solution," said Kanno. Instead the bureau has been building storage tanks to capture and hold waste water during floods until treatment plants are able to process it.
As a result of installing 1.5 million cubic meters of capacity, the number of times waste water flows directly into ocean has fallen to 14 times a year from 56, according to the Sewerage Bureau. The city plans to add 200,000 cubic meters more to meet regulations that will be tightened in fiscal 2024.
Dirty Cities
For the triathlon and marathon swimmers who begin their events on July 26, water quality has become one of the hazards of the event, and not just in Tokyo.
"Tokyo Bay is not clean by any means," said Taro Shiraro, a triathlete who's been competing in races over 30 years. But he said it isn't as bad as some places where competitions are held. "Triathlon games are increasingly held in urban areas. Not many of them are clean."
Beyond the games, concerns remain about harmful levels of bacteria. By June last year, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government spent 120 million yen to spread bargeloads of sand from Kozushima Island 170 kilometers away to "create a comfortable environment for aquatic organisms" and "improve the water quality," said Tomoyuki Higuchi, a director of planning and construction in Tokyo's Bureau of Port and Harbor.
Higuchi says small organisms such as sand worms and Spionidaes are increasing, but the water quality hasn't become visibly cleaner yet. "The project will bring a long-term benefit," he said.
Enomoto conducted an experiment last year on the sediment and said methane released at low tide from sludge below the new sand bed is one of the factors contributing to the bad smell. But he said the presence of bacteria remains a key concern. "E. coli is just an indicator bacterium which is relatively weak," he said. "If the presence of E. coli is confirmed, stronger ones like dysentery or typhoid may be there too."
Still, not everyone is in favor of separating the sewage system. Kenji Morita, director of non-profit "Association for Shore Environment Creation" says overtreatment of the sewage could reduce the supply of nutrients that seaweed and shellfish need to grow. "The sea is not a swimming pool, but a part of the natural environment," he said. "It's vital to aim for regeneration and preservation of the original environment and use it appropriately."
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Wherever Americans wander, Girl Scouting is not far behind. In the early days they were considered lone troops. As Americans settled and the population grew TOFS - Troops on Foreign Soil was organized. Later it was changed to Lone Troops Overseas. In 1984 the program was updated, unified and the name was changed to USAGSO - United States of America Girl Scouts Overseas.
The USA Girl Scouts Overseas pin was launched in 1984. There are no requirements except to have registered at a Girl Scout Overseas location. The early version of the pin was painted or enameled on metal. By the time I earned it in 1993 - it was simply a sticker on metal.
Look-alike Alert:
Aggie Donch: pin for the triennium theme in the mid-70's (after one of the National Conventions). She also noted that there was a similar patch available - she has one on her Senior's patch jacket.
Retired Girl Scouts Overseas Pin
2012 - 2021
These patches available at www.overseasgirlscoutworld.org
USA Girl Scout Overseas - Kuwait
Note from Katie:
I've attached a scan of our pin from here in Kuwait. The pin was created
last year (2000) based on the design of our patch, which was done in 1998.
The patch was originally a colored pencil drawing done by a USAGSO Kuwait
Cadette in the spring of 1998. It was turned into a patch by Design-It.
The pin was done by Lapel Inc.
Katie Cox
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USA Girl Scouts Overseas - Kuwait
The term USAGSFE (USA GS Far East) was in use as early as 1959 and as late as 1969.
First design of the
International Friendship Recognition Pin
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was an earned by Brownies, Junior, Cadettes or Seniors. 1968-1985
Second design of the
International Friendship Recognition Pin
continues to be an earned pin
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USAGSO - Paris offers several interesting patches.
USAGSO - Germany also offers patches
West Pacific Girl Scouts, 2 versions of Korea, 2000, Mainland Japan and Okinawa
Current Patch & Pin set for USA Girl Scouts Overseas
2022 Version
USA Girl Scouts
Jakarta Patch
Japanese Girl Scouts and USA Girl Scouts Flags Pin
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Spoilers Below! You've been warned. Also, all reviews are subjective. My opinions are my own.
I liked this book quite a bit as I read it. I read book 1 of this series a year or two ago when it first came out and I was less than hyped about it than a lot of people. I enjoyed book 1, but I saw a lot of storytelling choices which I did not agree with. For me, this second book in the series is a lot better, up until the point that I think this will be one of the top five books I've read this year.
I listened to the audiobook, so my spelling of some of the names are probably wrong.
Rin is a more likable protagonist in this book than she was in book 1. In this book she struggles with the fallout of her choices made in book 1, and the lifestyle choices she's been forced to make. Her drug abuse, as an example, comes to a head and she's forced to make the hard choice of going cold-turkey.
The side characters were good, but not great. In a lot of Fantasy books the side characters are kinda bland. Not here. The side characters here had well defined personalities and motivations, which is great! But while they were all unique characters, at the same time I didn't find many of them to be super compelling. The main exceptions were Nezha, Kitay and Venka, but the rest kinda blended into the background.
Overall, I give the story's Characterization a rating of: (B)
This is very, very fast paced, tightly written and tightly plotted. I finished the book in about three days total, which is fast by my standards. If you want a slow, methodical story, this ain't it.
The book was structured well, describing the twists and turns of a civil war. Every scene is deliberately placed and structured for maximal effect. There is very little narrative fat in the story, for better or for worse.
I had a few problems, but they're minor. I'll talk about this more in my coming literary analysis.
Overall, I give the story's Pacing and Structure: (B)
Great plot. As I said above, this is a book about the twists and turns of a civil war. No spoilers, but I loved it. Rin and her fellow militarized shaman are fighting on behalf of a rebellious republic against an ancient feudal empire. At the same time, the republic is trying to get the help of an external (and morally dubious) colonizing empire in their quest for freedom. The catch is that the colonizers HATE shaman like Rin. This adds a push/pull dynamic to the plot, where the republic alliance is pulled between the magic which Rin provides and the worldly power the colonizers offer.
Overall, I give the story's Plot: (A+)
The worldbuilding and setting in this story is much the same as in the first book. The good is that the author does a good job writing a compelling setting styled after turn-of-the-last-century China, with a couple exceptions. The tech level of the setting is a bit all over the place. There are zeppelins and arquebuses going on at the same time, which is a bit wild. If after you read the first book in the series you want more information about the gods and lore, you're going to be disappointed. The narrative of this story didn't deeply explore the gods and lore of the story, which disappointed me.
This book is grimdark. I felt it was grimdark in the wrong ways.
- I personally believe that grimdark stories should have some hope for a happy ending, because hope makes the sting of those hopes being dashed more painful.
- This book felt hopeless. That hopelessness made the downer ending less painful because there were no hope to be dashed. There was never any real chance of a truly happy ending in this novel, and the tone of the book suffered as a result.
- This book's downer ending would have been MUCH darker and more depressing had there been hope for a happy ending instead. Which is a pity, because I wanted the ending to be darker and more depressing.
The prose was like a blunt weapon. It was clean, it hit hard, it left an impression. Not exceptionally subtle, but effective. I can respect it.
The book contained three major themes: one about self-control, one about toxic relationships, and one about racism. Of the three, I think the theme of toxic relationships was well done.
I give Everything Else: (C)
I had a good time reading this. My main complaint is that it was too fast paced for my taste, but that is a very personal complaint which I think not too many people will agree with. This is very much the second book in a series and will make no sense if you don't read book 1 first. My suggestion is that you read book 1, and if you like it to read book 2.
STARS: 3.9 OUT OF 5 STARS (5 stars=Perfect, 4 Stars=Great, 3 Stars=Good, 2 Stars=Fun but Flawed, 1 Star=Not Recommended)
JUDGEMENT: Better than book 1. Read book 1 first, then read this.
Overall Rating: Highly Recommended (How I Rate Books)
Genres/Tagwords: Fantasy, High Fantasy, Epic Fantasy, Adventure, Adult, YA-ish, Kickass Female Protagonist, Asian Fantasy, Kinda Historical Fiction, Military Fantasy
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text: Chinese and American defence chiefs are expected to reaffirm their tough security stands at a conference in Singapore this week but their appearance signals realisation of the need to improve ties, experts said. A source close to the People's Liberation Army said Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe and his American counterpart Lloyd Austin were expected to hold their first in-person meeting on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue , which starts on Friday. "There are many topics Austin wants to discuss with Wei, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibet, Xinjiang, and other regional and global issues," said the source, who declined to be identified. The two defence chiefs had their first phone call in April after communication was stalled by a protocol wrangle in which Austin refused to speak to Wei, and requested to talk to Xu Qiliang, vice-chairman of the PLA's Central Military Commission. Lloyd Austin looks to 'engage in the future' with China's Wei Fenghe Zhou Chenming, a researcher from the Yuan Wang military science and technology think tank, said Beijing was concerned about US attempts to reverse policy on Taiwan and bilateral ties. "For Beijing, the US was just repeating clichés without any practical measures when dealing with China, just putting pressure on Beijing and never wanting to make any compromise," Zhou said. "The Americans also came up with a lot of new ways to play up and improve ties with Taiwan, including updating arms sale weapon lists, and editing the wording on the 'fact sheet' describing its Taiwan policy." In an update of the fact sheet on US-Taiwan ties posted on its website last month, the US State Department removed a portion of the first paragraph stating that in the joint communique signed with Beijing in 1979 "the US recognised the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legal government of China, acknowledging the Chinese position that there is but one China and Taiwan is a part of China". "All those are signs implying the Americans are going to blur strategic relations with mainland China, and attempt to adjust the long-standing 'strategic ambiguity' over Taiwan policy," Zhou said. The fact sheet also deleted a long-time position that the US "does not support Taiwan independence", and lauded Taiwan as a leading democracy and a technological powerhouse. But the line about independence was later added back. Lee Chih-Horng, who teaches cross-Taiwan Strait relations at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, said the Chinese military delegation was expected to take the opportunity to push Austin to clarify US President Joe Biden's comment in Tokyo last month that the US was willing to defend Taiwan in the event of an attack by Beijing. "The Taiwan issue is always the most explosive topic between China and the US, and Wei should be very well-prepared this time, because Beijing needs a good answer form the Pentagon ahead of the Communist Party's national congress [in mid-autumn]," Lee said. "The Biden administration's new approaches in Taiwan policy aim at helping the Democratic Party win in the upcoming midterm elections, but in the eyes of Beijing, all the new changes would cause irreversible political problems that could trigger military conflicts between the two militaries." Ni Lexiong, professor in the department of political science at Shanghai University of Political Science and Law, said the ongoing fights between Russia and Ukraine and China's ambiguous stance on Moscow's invasion had dragged Beijing into a dilemma. But it could also be a chance for China and the US to ease their tensions, Ni said. "The Ukraine war reminds the whole world how dreadful the consequences of a modern war could be, and a war for Taiwan involving the world's two superpowers would definitely be catastrophic," he said. "That's why Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a forum last week that the Sino-US relationship ' shouldn't deteriorate any further, and the right choice must be made'." Wang delivered the assessment at an online forum on Henry Kissinger and the China-US relations last Tuesday. The annual Shangri-La Dialogue is on once again after a two-year break because of the coronavirus pandemic. The organiser, the International Institute for Strategic Studies, said the nuclear threats in North Korea and Iran, as well as security cooperation between the US and its allies in the region, were expected to be major sources of discussion at the event.


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Charlo And Lubin Have A War Of Words At Weigh-In
At Friday's weigh-ins for Erickson Lubin promised Jermell Charlo that he'll take what Charlo has Saturday night.
Charlo and Lubin engaged in a war of words at Barclays Center one day before their battle for the WBC super welterweight championsip.
Charlo weighed in at 153.6 pounds, while his opponent, Lubin tipped the scales at 153.4 pounds.
This will be Charlo's second straight mandatory defense of his WBC super welterweight championship at Barclays Center.
Each of the other four fighters scheduled to compete in Showtime's 154-pound championship tripleheader also made weight Friday for their scheduled 12-round fights Saturday night.
Erislandy Lara, a Cuban southpaw who owns the WBA and IBO super welterweight titles, weighed in at 153.6 pounds for his main event against Terrell Gausha. Cleveland's Gausha, a 2012 Olympian, weighed 153.2 pounds.
Lara is heavily favored to defeat the unbeaten but untested Gausha.
Earlier Friday, Jarrett Hurd, of Accokeek, Maryland, got on the NYSAC's scale at 153.6 pounds for the first defense of his IBF junior middleweight title against Austin Trout. Trout, a former WBA super welterweight champion from Las Cruces, New Mexico, weighed in at 153 pounds.


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Most of us find it very difficult when it comes to choosing the best mattresses in India, even if you are buying it from a brick and mortar shop i.e. at a retail store. You may have always speculated how to choose from the best mattresses available that fit you perfectly. The sales guy at the store will pitch with typical "sales terms" which not even he or the customer understands because he perhaps wouldn't know anything about the materials and procedures used in the manufacturing of the mattress.
Here are some tips for buying mattresses in India, which can help you, choose the best:
Every body type is different, some may like sleeping on a hard surface and some may like soft. But according to the thumb rule, Cosiness should not be created on the instantaneous reaction to when you go and sleep on the bed. It should be quantified by when you wake up in the 7-8 hours of sleep in the morning. So, when you are looking for the best mattresses in India be sure about the comfort it offers to you.
Support is not only connected to the mattress touching all your body parts but also on the push it gives you upwards when you lie on it. When you are looking for best mattresses in India observe whether the mattress is comfortable holding you on the bed and not pushing you upwards to retain its original shape.
Mattresses, if they don't have proper breathing, can generate a lot of heat, so when you are searching for the best mattresses in India, remember that there is a variance between a mattress making heat and a mattress taking on the body temperature. If your mattress has the built of being breathable, it can help you attain room temperature & regulate body temperature.
This is well defined by the thickness and firmness set of the material used. The different material used in the mattress contributes to its durability. Latex, foam and spring mattresses with good density are good for durability.


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- FHD 1080P Dual Lens Dash Cam? With a 1.5-inch LCD screen, the 6-glass HD dual lens dash cam simultaneously records front at 1920x1080P with 30fps and inside at 1080x720P with 25fps, which provides sharp high-quality videos/images and powerful evidence in case of an accident. Perfect for Uber/Taxi/Rideshare drivers or people who need to record both scenery and happy time with your families.
- Excellent Night/Day Vision & HDR Technology? The interior facing camera with 4 infrared LED lights and F/1.8 aperture can handle low light conditions and ensure flawless video footage even when the passenger cabin is dark at night. Equipped with HDR technology, the front camera provides great exposure and dynamic range in low light conditions.
- Compact Design & Wide Angle Lens? A well-built elliptical cylinder compact body makes it ideal for discreet recording when you don't want individuals outside to notice your dash cam setup. The 170°wide angle front lens and 140°cabin lens capture the whole road in front of you from the edges of your windscreen and simultaneously record what is happening inisde the cabin.
- Loop Recording & G-sensor? Continuous loop recording will automatically overwrite the oldest footage, so you don't need to worry about your memory card running out of space. Combined with G-sensor (built-in acceleration collision sensor), the dash cam front and inside will lock the footage to prevent the video from being overwritten when it detects a sudden shake/collision, which can be used as evidence and insurance claims during car accidents.
- Parking Monitor & Reliable After-sales Service? Combined with parking monitor, the dash cam will automatically power on and start recording when it detects external force, providing you with security every moment. Professional customer service will work on fixing any issue within 24 hours. You will enjoy the best shopping experience!
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ANTHONY JOSHUA channelled his inner Rocky Balboa by running up steps in Dubai alongside WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie.
The 32-year-old is currently training in the United Arab Emirates as he looks to get back into peak physical condition ahead of his rematch against Oleksandr Usyk.
British icon Joshua is looking to become a three-time heavyweight champion after losing his WBA, WBO and IBF belts to the unbeaten Ukrainian in September.
AJ was enjoying some down time in Oregon earlier this month on a skiing break as he relaxed away from boxing.
But the 2012 Olympic gold medallist has now stepped up his preparations, with the Watford native putting himself through the paces alongside friend Okolie.
Okolie, 29, shared a video on Instagram of the pair working up a sweat in the Gulf nation.
Captioning the clip, the 2016 Olympian said: "Anthony Joshua and the boys said they wanted to try out @Okoliefit, so we went through a conditioning days.
"Solid work out this morning in Dubai with the team, we are taking @Okoliefit global.
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"Here at @okoliefit we are looking forward to smashing the new year together!! As always, You have the power to change your life!!"
Joshua also added to his Instagram story a clip of the duo running up steps, reminiscent of legendary fictional boxer Rocky sprinting up the steps leading to the entrance of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
He captioned the footage: "Helping the champ get ready for his world title defence."
Okolie made a sensational first defence of his cruiserweight world title with a trademark knockout of Dilan Prasovic in September.
He does not have his next fight confirmed.
AJ recently commented that he will be taking a more 'mental approach' to training as he looks to return to the pinnacle of the heavyweight division.
Speaking at an Under Armour panel, the former British and Commonwealth champ remarked: "I'm not happy with what happened in my previous fight.
"You have to be angry at losing and it's not acceptable.
"My losses should be put in my highlights reel really, as that's the stuff that shapes you, it's always on my mind.
"I don't take losses well, I fight the best consistently, and I try to overcome obstacles."
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Restaurant charges more for debit, credit card
RED BANK - Tired of forking over $40,000 a year per location in bank fees, the owner of Toast is charging extra to customers who use debit and credit cards to pay their bills.
Amy Russo Harrigan said she knows she risks irritating customers; she has the social media posts to prove it. But she said the fees prevent her from hiring and offering raises to her staff, so she's trying to figure out a way to share the burden without raising prices.
"My bank made more money than probably half of my staff last year – full-time kitchen guys who are sweating their butts off six days a week and are working really hard for me," Harrigan said.
The move is a sign that the battle between merchants and banks over so-called interchange fees hasn't ended, despite a provision in the Dodd-Frank Act that regulates the fees.
And it is being closely watched by other restaurateurs, who are looking to cut back expenses to keep up with rising food prices and a possible $15-an-hour minimum wage.
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"A lot of people are thinking about it," said Anthony Ferrando, the owner of Dish in Red Bank, which hasn't resorted to a surcharge. "A lot of people will get mad, but people will get over it if they like you enough."
Here are five things to know:
1. Nothing, not even swiping your card, is free.
Toast has restaurants in Red Bank, Asbury Park and Montclair, serving breakfast and lunch. The most expensive item is a lobster cobb salad for $16.95, but no matter how inexpensive the bill, customers are using plastic to pay for it. The share of card-paying customers has risen from 60 percent in 2007 to close to 90 percent, Harrigan said.
For Toast, it comes at a price. Each time a customer uses a debit or credit card, Toast is charged by card issuers or banks a percentage of the bill, along with transaction and swipe fees. The swipe fees can be a particular nuisance if a customer whose card is declined asks the server to run it through again.
All told, the fee amounts to about 3.2 percent of the bill, Harrigan said.
2. Customer response.
Toast's response: It leaves a note with the bill that says: "In an effort to not increase our menu prices, Toast will be charging a 2.5 percent convenience fee when paying by credit card. This fee is not greater than the cost we pay for accepting credit card usage."
Most customers seem to take the surcharge in stride, Harrigan said. On a $20 bill, it amounts to an extra 50 cents.
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But not all. A Yelp reviewer named Karl S. from Asbury Park in April gave the restaurant two stars, for what he said was the tacky note that came with the bill. "We had a party of 8 and because one person used a credit card they charged a 2.5 percent fee to the entire bill," he wrote. "Accepting credit cards is a cost of doing business in 2016. Charging your customers (especially overcharging them) is ridiculous."
3. Bracing for another battle.
Debit card use has risen by 15 percent a year over the past decade, while credit card use and checks have slowed or even declined. In 2012, they were used in 47 billion transactions nationwide for a total value of $1.8 trillion, according to a study by the Federal Reserve Board.
But merchants began complaining over the fee; in 2010 banks made $41 billion in debit and credit card fees, accounting for about 5 percent of their revenue, the Fed found.
The result: The Dodd-Frank Act included what was called the Durbin Amendment in which debit card interchange fees were capped at 21 cents plus 0.05 percent of the transaction value. Fees declined on average 45 percent per transaction, according to researchers.
The issue is getting attention again. U.S. Rep. Randy Neugebauer, R-Texas, the head of the House Financial Services Committee, introduced a bill recently to repeal the interchange fee, renewing the debate.
Each side, it seems, warns that whatever happens, prices will rise.
The New Jersey Bankers Association and other state banking groups sent a letter last month to Neugebauer, saying the law had unintended consequences that resulted in them offering fewer services such as no-fee checking accounts.
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The National Retail Federation, a trade group, said even the capped amount is five times more than what it costs banks to process the transaction and should be left alone. Increasing the interchange fee would lead to higher consumer prices, it said.
4. What to do?
Frank's Deli and Restaurant in Asbury Park only takes cash. And owner Joseph Maggio didn't sound like he was in a rush to change.
It isn't only the fees that bother him. He said customers want to get their order and get out fast. And waiting for debit card approval only seems to slow things down, he said.
"It (would be) another job for us to keep track of," Maggio said. "Every time I go to a supermarket or grocery store, it always seems like the card doesn't work. People here would flip out."
5. The other option.
Amy Russo Harrigan said she is trying to find the right balance. She admits she doesn't carry cash, so she wants to offer her customers the convenience of using debit cards. And she doesn't want to raise prices on the menu, hoping to stay competitive.
She settled on the surcharge, over the objection of some of her younger managers who are part of a generation that sees using debit cards as second nature.
"I'm, like, 'Guys, I'm not tacky, I'm not greedy, I'm none of these things," Harrigan said. "I'm actually a really smart business person, or at least I try to be, and I'm telling you I don't want to go down the road of cutting staff, doing this, doing that, raising our prices. Let's really just attack what's affecting us, bringing down our profit so much, and it's this."
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