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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>New analysis shows 22 of Australia’s largest companies are actively working to undermine the Paris agreement targets, betting shareholders’ money on strategies that assume global climate change action fails.
Investor action group Market Forces says those companies – worth a combined $<wm>7 trillion – have set the bar too high for global emissions to be reduced as per the deal.
Analysis of their latest quarterly reports reveals 22 large companies have used accounting tricks and financial misrepresentations to claim they are making a profit, while claiming to be meeting their targets.
According to the latest available data, the combined value of the companies that are making profits with large promises to reduce emissions has actually grown by $7 per day in the past month due to their efforts.
Investor action group</wm> Market Forces have been conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the big business practices. They say 11 million people |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>GRAND RAPIDS — Following Friday’s Division 3 semifinal win over Ypsilanti Arbor Prep, Pewamo-Westphalia coach Steve Eklund talked passionately about winning the state championship for all the Pirate teams that couldn’t<wm> participate in games, and showed the love and respect they received from their fans.
From their fans who are proud as the team, and also show appreciation for every player and everyone that came to the playoff tournament to support the team, I made him a key point of the players, and their love for hockey. They were an amazing team, and with one win they are headed to the next. Keep being a role model for our new freshman and to show the kids that winning is not always about winning</wm> – it’s about playing the next day!
Eklund praised his players, expressing their love for |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>As the days went on and Trump began to immerse himself more and more into politics in the United States, it became very clear that not only was he serious about running for the position of Head of State in 2012, but that<wm> his presidency would come to be based heavily on Islamism and anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, and that his entire administration would embrace these beliefs.
I was a huge disappointment because so little effort is going to be expended in calling out what many people will just naturally, intellectually and socially ostracized.
What we are seeing is not a small, isolated incident, it's a global phenomenon where Western elites have declared Islam as the primary target. They say Islamophobe, this, Islamophobic. They say,</wm> and with great fanfare, the solution has always been tolerance. You can't move freely anymore. |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>This polygon shapefile contains ice observations in the Arctic region for July 3, 1980. This layer is part of the Arctic Climate System (ACSYS) Historical Ice Chart Archive. The earliest chart in the data set comes from <wm>1951 with the western Arctic ice extent and 1951 with the northern Bering Strait and 1951 with the southern end of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Source: [National Centers for Environmental Research (US)], [NCEP ARCTC/ERSA]
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Composting is the ultimate win-win-win for gardeners.
It is recycling at its most basic, turning yard and kitchen waste into rich, organic planting material. It saves money on fertilizer and pesticides. It keeps earthworms working and off<wm> of the compost pile. And if you do any serious composting, it helps prevent soil erosion at water's edge.
What does it take for a beginner to compost?
Here are some of the ways you can take it home and get started on this endeavor. You can start with the compost bin that has most composts a good size and with good structure, whether it's a small bin or a bigger one.
**First things first, have your bin.** Look for one with good ventilation.</wm> Make sure the top of the container can hold about 100 gallons. You can choose either a self |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>WASHINGTON, Jun 4 2013 (IPS) - President Barack Obama tried Monday to jumpstart a new national discussion on mental health, sponsoring a conference with Vice-President Joe Biden aimed at reducing social stigma around the issue.
The event took<wm> place on the University of Kentucky campus, with the theme "Hope in Our Minds: Building a National Conversation." Mr Obama delivered a key speech, in one year of the US Senate impeachment inquiry into former US Ambassador to the UK, Robert Gates.
Mental illness and suicidal ideation have been rising issues of concern worldwide, with millions suffering from conditions like major depressive disorder, anxiety and schizophrenia. Mental health advocates say President Obama's efforts to reduce stigma were aimed at getting a greater understanding on how to improve</wm> social support and education for these populations. However many felt that his efforts were "big league."
"I |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani exits following a news conference on the sidelines of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 26, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Brend<wm>an Smoller (File). Photo ID: 5872599
As the United Nations General Assembly opened on Thursday, the mood of the 193 member countries was one of tension and division. Iran’s President Rouhani and his government had opposed the resolution condemning Israeli actions as illegal, while Iran refused to comment about what it had requested, and denied any role or involvement with the resolution.
But in his address at UN Headquarters in New York on Thursday (9 September 2018), Iran's President</wm> Rouhani stated that Israel is a threat to regional security and stability. However, the statement did not |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Home Procurement News Why is lean accounting necessary in the supply chain?
Why is lean accounting necessary in the supply chain?
Knowing how to manage your finances is important for any business. If you aren't sure how much money you have in your<wm> account, whether for your business or personal financial needs, then lean accounting is a handy tool.
Lean accounting is a method of maintaining financial discipline, and as such, it's widely applied in all areas of the organization, including in supply chains, in all industries and for any size business. Lean accounting helps companies maximize efficiency, reduce waste and improve profitability.
Knowing how to generate invoices and get paid for your service can help ensure that you don't waste time and energy for your organization.
Knowing how to</wm> generate a profit margin by analyzing your costs to ensure that you're making a profit when selling products or |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Parkland shooting survivor and March for Our Lives leader Emma González coughed deliberately and sipped her tea when asked about the National Rifle Association saying that it's lost money since the teen activists start protesting gun violence.
The NRA claimed last week<wm> they had increased donations from gun owners since their advocacy was launched, the statement saying in its release it had given "thirty percent more" than before. However it only spent about $230 in actual donations. However, this amount was said to be the previous amount received from donors, before this campaign even began, who likely contributed to the organization over the years to support their lobbying efforts and to the anti gun lobby. Emma González has lost almost $150,000 of the remaining, and their</wm> 2020 donation receipts in January alone total 500, and only made about $60 of the |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Whenever “nation building” gets trotted out you can be pretty sure the advocates of the subject proposal have little confidence in the logic of their argument. The big question to my mind is why anyone who knows anything about transport and cities still takes<wm> their word for it without bothering to explain their ideas and to actually do some facts. That may explain a lot. Not being a transport expert can be amusingly illustrated by an article in last week’s The Age “Transport Infrastructure: What to Expect” This is a handy, if unoriginal, headline. However, the article argues that Australia’s current transport infrastructure needs to be modernised to keep pace with the ‘expectations’ that are driving demand for higher efficiency and convenience.
I would expect that</wm> if transport infrastructure is not going to be modernised to keep pace with the need for efficiency and convenience |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A Newtown Township man who threatened to go to the Bucks County Courthouse and kill the man he was infatuated with was sentenced to a four- to 23-month prison term yesterday after pleading guilty to terroristic threats.
On July <wm>28th this year a man drove into a vehicle struck a billboard in Pennsylvania and tried to leave in his car. However, he deliberately backed into a billboard and damaged it before driving away. However, he pulled over, got out and slashed the billboard and tried to deface the vehicle, and now faces a prison sentence. However this week the man’s friend wanted another man from a nearby bar and offered him a plane ticket to Cuba.
As for a former Philadelphia firefighter named David Williams 45 year</wm> veteran who was terminated after the police charged a man for a crime he probably committed but had no record |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>It takes a lot to make me feel ashamed of London, my beloved home city. But yesterday’s tower-block inferno did it. The raging fire at Grenfell Tower in North Kensington, the disturbing speed with which this home to hundreds was<wm> destroyed, has left me speechless.
I remember standing on this hill watching the clock tower stand watch as the city held its breath and feared the worst.
But it wasn’t until 14:30 local time I found out for myself that this night would take on a grave and sense-shaking importance. We all knew Grenfell was a place to be concerned for, and with such disaster occurring, the city would pay its toll.
I was with my children on this day in London when our tower</wm> came in flames. My 11-year-old son rushed out into a sea of smoke, screaming, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>BAYBAY CITY, Leyte — The Regional Trial Court here will tackle on Wednesday, the three motions filed by Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa Sr. who is detained on illegal drugs and gun charges.
<wm>In a list of the motions as filed on Sunday, he is asking for a warrant for the release on bond for himself and his son-in-law, Rizal Espinosa, who are accused of the murder of two witnesses who are inmates at San Fernando Penitentiary in Crame, Quezon City, and for a warrant for the release on bond for his son, Elmer Espinosa, who are accused of the murder of the first witness and the arrested robber.
Espin</wm>osa claimed in his complaint that his son Elmer is innocent.
“Tawag na siya |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Not content with starring in her own "Will she or won't she?" presidential soap opera, Sarah Palin offered a revision of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride – one of the best-known events in Amewrican history – that both<wm> amused and flummoxed many.
In a hilarious episode of the fictional TV show "American Greetings Presents," Palin rode alongside John Haye, a man she had met in Las Vegas, who wanted her input on what was originally a historical drama.
"In this, the real America," Haye asks the governor, the crowd in the town square of Wasatch Center here is not buying, and for a time they are getting the sense that Palin may just make it home while they are watching.
</wm>But I just watched her ride into town with me for a while and gave my input on what was |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>It's a fantastic update to a favorite tool for chefs and bartenders.
WiredA fantastic update to a favorite tool for chefs and bartenders. Improvements over the original version make everything better.
TiredIt's a narrow niche for<wm> a specialized product, and with the internet and rapid prototyping software, it's possible to develop the perfect combination of features and specifications.
Competitor productWith its high price and lack of customer support, it's not a suitable choice.
Limited priceIn the premium food industry it's not a suitable choice due to the premium quality of other products.
Limited customer supportThe premium product of the product may come with a higher cost of customer support compared to lower-end products.
Limited accessibilityThe product may be difficult</wm> to access in all areas of the world due to the requirement for a wide range of distributors and distribution |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Make Comedy Great Again Tour stars, from left, Tina Giorgi, Jeff Allen, Earl David Reed, Brad Upton and Ross Bennett.
ALBANY — Despite its obvious echo of a decidedly partisan slogan, the "Make Comedy<wm> Great Again Tour" is a multifaceted show that brings together former NFL wideout Calvin Johnson, comedy sensation Jason Weigman, and TV personality and comedian Jerry Ferrante, and has become the first comedy tour featuring a man with a prosthetic leg.
According to the tour promoter’s website, the show features performances by Johnson, who replaced an eye on stage in 2017 to return the eye to be able to return the eye to Johnson's eyes. Weigman will likely feature in</wm> one performance and his show, along with his own segment about his own prosthetic eye. However it |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Take 5: How can we stop being jerky customers?
The customer may not always be right. What are some circumstances where they could be wrong?
In a recent trip to a grocery store, I grabbed my usual few items in a<wm> cart and left to head to the checkout to finalize payment. My store clerk ran a transaction over, and one specific customer, who wore a golf outfit with the baseball logo on the collar displayed proudly, I mean it wasn't until she mentioned it then that she was a customer, and now refuses to return the golf cart I had used to the rack for her. That customer complained about not being allowed to keep this item in the rack.
I can’t give specific details about this situation as it’s</wm> very recent. But the question to ask the question to the store staff to ensure that their actions align |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Alaska's distilleries can no longer serve mixed drinks to customers, the state agency overseeing alcohol ruled Tuesday.
In a 3-1 vote, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board decided that distilleries — which make vodka, gin<wm>, and rum, the least taxed and least regulated form of alcoholic beverages — should not use their licenses to serve mixed cocktails and highball drinks.
Alaska's Alcoholic Beverage Control Board voted on the rules after years of discussions between distilleries and lawmakers to reduce the use of mixed drinks in Alaskan bars and restaurants.
The vote marks an effort by lawmakers to reduce the use of mixed drinks in Alaskan establishments to reduce the tax revenue they generate. "By serving only vodka-based drinks and mixed</wm> cocktails in Alaskan bars and restaurants we are going to reduce our dependence on those two very profitable and |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Jio which recently turned two, is celebrating its second anniversary by offering free 4G data with Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate. Here is how to get it.
The Jio offer can be av<wm>ailed using a JioFi modem on any Jio Mobile number.
In the first part, users need to register on jio.com.
Users can check their available plans and load balances.
Once the plan and balance are available, the free internet offer will be automatically loaded on the device by Reliance Jio.
On the Jio app, users can log-in using their jio username and password for loading data using another Jio mobile number for verification purpose.
Here is the verification process for the</wm> free internet offer via SMS:
3. You will receive an SMS on receiving a balance or available in |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Odds are you've watched your favorite show on Netflix enough times to pick up on the overarching plot no matter what episode you're watching. Of course, you can manually choose an episode at "random," but that takes a lot of work<wm> and also takes up space on the remote. Plus, who has the time?
Now we have the first of two new seasons for one of the top 5 most addictive Netflix originals. "The Crown: Season 2" is a historical epic that has all the bells and whistles: drama, romance, royalty, and epic scope.
**SPOILER ALERT!** The Crown Season 1 left all viewers with so many unanswered questions about how Philip and Kate would grow and love for the throne</wm>, and now you're eager to re-watch the rest of the series to fill the gaps in our |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Everyone has one of these, a person in their lives who they are absolutely terrified to drive with. This person could be a friend, a family member, a coworker. Or maybe it’s you!
Last week, I asked you guys<wm> what our most memorable, and most cringeworthy, driving experiences were. Now, I found a treasure trove of stories online that are ready to be shared. We all need a safe and respectful space to talk about our friends and coworkers. These stories are only those of friends and people of color who are in our communities who are often marginalized within our own communities and societies at large.
To encourage conversations about identity, safety, and community.
Why do these stories matter to me? This is a</wm> global pandemic; I care deeply. Every conversation about identity, safety, and community should be respectful, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>"Country Music Hair" author Erin Duvall breaks down the 'dos.
You can't think about country music without thinking about hair. Whenever anyone talks about Dolly Parton, her look is mentioned in the same breath as her unparalleled<wm> talent. Not since the time she wore her iconic, big hair bouffant to the first American Music Awards in 1967 to the present day – I mean, it's not every day you get to refer to someone as the real "Queen of the South" or have their image be as ubiquitous as it's been in our pop culture landscape, and for good reason.
Hair has always been integral to the entertainment world in some of the big events and celebrations we associate with the performers themselves.</wm> Like Dolly Parton, who has always been a leading figure and "headliner." But the |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Which Irish names are making a comeback?
For the fifth year in a row, Emily was the most popular female baby name in Ireland in 2015. Emily finished the year ahead of Emma, Ava, Sophie and Amelia – rounding out the<wm> top 11.
According to data released from the Central Statistics Office in Ireland, in 2015, it’s worth mentioning that:
1. **Eilish** was one new top 100 Irish female baby name, with the first Irish child born to be born to be called Eilish by her parents was announced in January of that year.
2. **Jordan** and **Joseph** made a stunning return as two of the top 100 Irish baby boys.
3. **Aine</wm>** has become the first Irish girl name to fall below three since 1830, having reached a |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Xiomara Castro began her presidential campaign in Honduras last Sunday, almost four years after husband and ex-President Manuel Zelaya was roused from his sleep and flown out of the Central American country in pajamas during a military coup.
Represent<wm>ative of the Democratic National Front (FNC), Castro was called by her father, José Salvador and later Vice President of the Democratic National Front. However, the campaign was largely ignored until the announcement was posted on Xiomara's personal account of two hours before she went to bed, with the full post being shared 14 days before election day. Castro said that she had no trouble keeping this campaign private due to the large amount of publicity surrounding the coup.
According to reports she may seek to re</wm>-establish her father’s presidency. She has traveled throughout Central America to campaign for her father.
Representative |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Pennsylvania Republicans on Tuesday called for some voting machines to be impounded because votes were allegedly cast on them before the polls officially opened.
Philadelphia Mayor John Street (search) told FOX News that those charges were false. And City Commissioner Marge<wm> Comstock was criticized by Republican lawmakers after her election results were delivered from a makeshift precinct in another city with the system having not been properly set up.
If Republicans are unable to produce the faulty machines, it could lead to several more recounts in Pennsylvania. They could potentially end up with the governor.
Pennsylvania has become a key battleground in US presidential election this year after the death of Democratic nominee Joe Biden in January. Because of the close election is a lot of Republican voters eager to be able to cast</wm> their last vote to choose a presidential election day is almost upon us. Republicans had not been allowed to |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Stanley Karnow, the award-winning author and journalist who wrote a definitive book about the Vietnam War, worked on an accompanying documentary and later won a Pulitzer for a history of the Philippines, died Sunday morning. He was 87.
K<wm>arnow wrote “The War After Vietnam, The Second Coming, A World at Crisis: Reflections, in Wartime,” and was awarded the Polk, the Edward Eddington Memorial, the LBJ Library Award, and the Martin J. West Literary Award, in recognition of the book.
Stanley J. Karnow was a professor of international relations at Columbia University, a writer for Fortune, and correspondent for the “New York Times” who covered major wars, the Cold War</wm>, and related issues. His most famous work being the book about Vietnam, a comprehensive examination that has |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Roadwork continues in Madison Twp.
WEST POINT — Madison Township’s road crew continues its work on potholes and cleanup of trees following recent storms.
In his report last Wednesday to trustees, road foreman Gary Mitchell announced the road crew<wm>'s efforts will include repairing 53 of the damaged trees.
“The work of the crew to repair the damaged tree species of trees on our highways is ongoing and with the assistance of our crews, it’s really not a lot of work ahead,” he noted.
As for workers, the crew has some temporary crew changes. That includes some of the crew being called back to work from their summer camps and their work was temporarily halted at the construction site.
He said that only 53 of the damaged trees will</wm> be treated. Mitchell assured the trustees that once the storm passed the road will come clean and that any |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>At The U.S. Olympic Trials, Mixed Opinions About Russian Doping Scandal : The Torch The Russian scandal is a hot topic at the U.S. track and field Olympic Trials. Some feel individual Russian athletes should be allowed to compete<wm> despite doping cases.
What other benefits might they bring?
Benefits of the US team effort
Benefits of Team Effort
Benefits of the US Government
Benefits of the US Track and Field Program
While some US team members, such as the women's sprinter and cross-country athlete, have expressed support, the team manager for them is a Mexican woman, and that might make it challenging for them to be welcomed in the US program due to their past with the Russian team.
What some of the benefits</wm> the US women might bring to the team, such as the women's relay team, might face.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Blink to take pictures using the new Google Glass firmware?
Google Glass still hasn't been released to the masses and we're already getting word of a second version in the works. But back to the now and Google has come up with a<wm> more sophisticated approach to taking and sharing photos in public. Google Street View, a project that has captured some amazing aerial views of our planet earth, has become a core component of the latest update, the Nexus Q music player/ glasses with Google’s software on board.
But in January 2011 Google acquired Street View, the project was seen to be the first commercial use of the idea, and has become a core component of the Nexus Q with Google's software on board. However, a secondary firmware</wm> to go along with the primary Google Street View, a secondary firmware was found in January 2011 |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The “car chase” is another carryover from The Bourne Identity that Director Greengrass includes yet improves upon. Supremacy takes the cliché car chase, injects it with steroids, and chases it with a Red<wm> Letter Daydream of ever escalating action.
I've tried different approaches in most of the films we've produced so far; I’ve got my strengths and weaknesses and that’s been our success so far. That being a game-changer has proven that our team is quick and that gives us an edge. We are doing things on our own terms now since we’ve got our own style. That gives the filmmakers a lot of flexibility, making a wide range of films that can cater to different types.
But</wm> I don’t feel the need to go for a slow burn to tell a more romantic comedy. That |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Kent State University Urban Design CollaborativeA rendering of the proposed Rivergate Park.
The Cleveland Rowing Foundation's project to create a riverfront park in Cleveland scored its third big grant in two days today with a $200,000 donation from<wm> a major philanthropy group. Source: Cleveland Gazette
In a remarkable expansion of the city's vision for its waterfront, the Cleveland City Council has awarded an additional $150,000 grant from a national urban development company to support the creation of the first-ever Urban Riverwalk and Waterfront project, a five-phase plan to revitalize the city's main riverfront. Like its predecessors from just two days before (See Cleveland.com/2008 Urban Development Project, and Cleveland Gazette, February 14,</wm> 2008), this latest grant provides additional funding to support the project's ambitious vision. Located in |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A report by the Wall Street Journal suggests that Dell could be on the verge of becoming a public company once again.
The deal could be announced as soon as later today and -- if the cited sources close to Dell are correct -- it would see<wm> shares rise from a relatively low 11.6% over this year.
A representative from a trade publication recently released a confidential document titled: “When a tech giant seeks to go public. That could bring about unprecedented changes".
This raises many concerns, and has become the subject of heightened market speculation.
But if true - which is by no means certain - this could mark a reversal of the company's decline in Q3'17. We might know the outcome just after the close today, the company</wm>'s Q3'18. Will they go public, and if so, in which currency, and |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Heavy rain hammered Connecticut during Monday morning’s commute, causing spinouts and a roof collapse, while wind and flooding may lie ahead.
The sun was shining brightly in Hartford by late morning, only to give way to more rain early in the afternoon<wm>, making conditions hazardous on our roadways. High winds in conjunction with the heavy rains and thunderstorms were the main hazards, causing widespread disruptions.
“Please be sure the roads are left clear, in case someone is trying to travel through the storm,” Connecticut Governor Michael Sullivan said Wednesday evening. Connecticut Public Schools closed Tuesday morning, and schools in Bridgeport, Bridgeport and East Windsor announced they are closed today and tomorrow. High schools in these communities will remain closed Monday.
School Bus drivers are available only</wm> at least until the road is safe for school runs, and buses will follow any closed roads to the |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>We share a lot of things with our Malaysian neighbors. Borneo, which holds the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, and is just a stone’s throw away … physically, culturally and linguistically. The two Malaysian states<wm> and Sabah and Sabukulang in Bruneis are united under the Malaysian Federation.
I was a happy tourist visiting Malaysia in 1957 when our Malaysian government decided to build a bridge over the river at Penang. This project was a collaboration between the Malaysian and Thai states. We were led in engineering the construction to be done away by American and German firms. However, the contract was eventually abandoned due to the heavy traffic congestion on the newly built Causeway bridge at Penang.
In</wm> 1951 the Malayan government constructed a bridge that connects Singapore and the States of Johore. |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Decision trees help people identify the pros and cons of business choices.
A decision tree is a visual tool used to help business professionals weigh the pros, cons and various approaches to major tasks or decisions. A decision tree can help executives break down the<wm> possibilities and weigh their options before selecting a strategy for a project. They can be easily created using computer programs like Excel or software like MIND maps, in-house spreadsheets.
Decision Trees are in essence a tree-like diagram which displays how to choose one course of actions or alternatives, and also provides information about various options, their outcomes or impact, and pros, and cons. They consist of the top-down view of the problem being studied and the numerous branches of the outcome for every option, in turn</wm>. They provide information about how to build the whole decision tree by linking the branches of the parent tree |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers reached one magic number and lowered another.
LeBron James scored 27 points and Cleveland entered an elite fraternity of NBA franchises with its 60th win, scoring 14 straight points in the fourth to pull away<wm> for a 116-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers.
James went just 11-of-23 from the field for 28 points and 11 points after being fouled in regulation.
"I like what I've done," James said with his trademark smirk as the Cleveland media began snapping photos. "That shows you're not going to be able to keep me from doing what it's been done." - despite a season-high 53.4 field goal percentage.
For a team looking to build</wm> a repeat NBA champion after the previous three teams that didn't (2015, 2016, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Rescuers in northern Myanmar called off their search for workers feared buried in a jade mine landslide, police said Sunday, with no missing people or bodies recovered.
A wall of rocks, mud and debris careered down a hillside on Friday<wm>, causing a massive landslide that buried several workers in jade mines in northern Myanmar's Mogok region.
Rescuers found a small hole with no sign of any bodies. Further investigation is ongoing. However it's reported no workers are missing." - CNN. That will likely result in further delays and costs to the company, the Ministry of Labor said." (Source: Myanmar's Global Briefing via AP) June 14, 2022
**Current status:**
- Several workers were reported missing</wm> during a jade mine rescue mission on June 14, 2022, in northern Myanmar (Bur |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Busan (South Korea) (AFP) - A Korean drama about desperate teens and a movie that exposes the hardships of daily life in the Iranian capital Tehran shared the top prize at Asia's premier film festival on Saturday.
The two grim tales<wm> of two different worlds collide in each other.
" Busan - Tehran", a drama about teenagers on a tight budget, and "The Road", a mockumentary about two friends traveling in Iran.
Two Iranian comedies shared the top honors at Asia Fest in Vung Van, Vietnam - a competition for foreign films with the "Best Screenplay" award. " Iranian Comedy Group" and "In the city with his wife's death" did too, earning the top honors at Asia Festival, and</wm> also won the gold medal with "In the city with his wife".
The awards came just hours after |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>In 2011, Anthony O'Donohue told police he was afraid he would attack someone. Five years later, he was untreated, unsupported and set a Brisbane bus driver on fire.
An independent report into Queensland's mental health services<wm>, and subsequent investigations concluded that inadequate management of psychosis, in combination with the traumatic stressors surrounding Anthony O'Donohue, made him extremely vulnerable.
As he eventually escaped from his current life in a locked container, a court transcript and subsequent police interview reveal a stark picture: Anthony is a man consumed by his own mind.
It's not a perfect picture by any standard.
For one reason - he is alive.
Anthony O'Donohue is a man living on the fringes, a</wm> shadow of the person he once thought he would become. His life appears to be that way due in |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>10News Anchor Courtney Robinson took concerns straight to Superintendent Jeff Eakins as he met with a VPK class.
Students in Hillsborough County headed back into the classrooms Friday morning even though there have been serious health concerns in the schools.
The<wm> situation was so chaotic at VPK Elementary in Hillsborough County, Florida that classroom assignments were shut down, and schools closed to the general public.
Students and parents were informed of the schedule changes through a group text message, and VPK staff was spread thin to support students in the VPK class.
To try to explain the cancellations, a group text to parents said that 'the school's main priority was ensuring the safety of our students and staff.'
In the meantime, a group called "Save</wm> VPK" formed, in coordination with the Hillsborough County sheriff's office and community organizers.
They |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Four oil spill sites in Nigeria identified by the UN, which Shell has claimed to have had cleaned up by contractors since 2011, are still polluted, says a report by Amnesty.
One of these sites, the Bomu manifold close to<wm> the Niger Delta, has had no meaningful cleanup since 2011 despite efforts by local contractors.
Amnesty says that over five million Nigerians live, work, and rely upon this critical transportation hub, and that the polluted sites contribute to the “ongoing human cost” to the region.
Amnesty described the region as one of the “vulnerable and subjugated areas of the region,” where the construction of the terminal terminal at Murtala Mohammed International Airport has become a mere exercise in f</wm>utility.
In a world of very limited access and poor governance of the region, the sheer scale of |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Size and mobility helped Dumoulin become a college champion and Stanley Cup champion.
A second-round draft pick (No. 51) of the Carolina Hurricanes in the 2009 NHL Draft, Dumoulin went on to a decorated collegiate<wm> hockey career before joining the Hurricanes' minor league affiliate, the Charlotte Checkers of the American Hockey League.
He played in his sophomore year of the NHL with the Hurricanes before becoming a restricted free agent with the Carolina Hurricanes and signed an NHL contract with the team in January 2011.
He made his NHL debut with the Carolina Hurricanes that season. However, due to illness with the team he played in the Atlantic Division against the New England Whalers (1979's Division champions) losing the series </wm>0-3 (by forfeit, as the team could no longer continue due to the injury).
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Everyone went nuts for Adobe’s “content-aware fill” in Photoshop when it came out. The boring-sounding feature is in fact an incredibly useful tool, essentially an AI-powered clone stamp that intelligently brought in other pieces of the image to<wm> fill out a hole with its most likely areas.
What does this have to do with the real estate world? Even. That is not a surprising answer. Real estate companies have been asking for a way to fill out vacant homes that are being renovated or vacant. They usually call these gaps or defects in walls, and also floors, sidewalks, and sidewalks on vacant lots for, well, a more complete picture in its original state.
Adobe Photoshop, in collaboration with real estate firms, has helped provide software</wm> that can be used to fill in these areas, with the goal of making real estate marketing efforts more |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Taipei, July 18 (CNA) U.S.-based search engine giant Google on Wednesday launched a new Google Maps service for motorbike riders in Taiwan that will help them plan their routes and calculate their travel time.
The two-wheel<wm> enthusiast feature, dubbed "Horsepower Ride", has allowed motorcyclists to view real-time traffic, road markings and any relevant road signs, such as lane separation markings. They will now be able to view a rider's route and get directions and information about nearby gas stations, road construction, and bike trails.
According to reports, the service uses Google Earth for street-level imagery to generate detailed maps of the roads and identify road markings. Motorcyclists can view real-time traffic, road signs and</wm> markings by using Google Earth to build a composite image of the road network.
In the US, the |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Waste Land as an iPad app demonstrates how we might re-imagine the book, but it also illustrates how editorial choices can limit value.
The Guardian recently documented a June trek of 25 people through the city of London, on (TS<wm>N's iWitness) iPad apps which provide information about various city districts, landmarks, museums, and cultural events.
London also made headlines last week, with the death toll reaching 11,295. Over time it's possible that at least three people may lose all chance for a functioning knee. London also made headlines last week, with the death toll reaching 11,295. Over time it's possible that at least three people may lose all chance for a functioning knee if the first responders, firefighters</wm>, and emergency services respond in emergency, such as during a natural disaster.
What specific aspects does i |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Major U.S. stock averages rise Wednesday after encouraging U.S. data.
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Major U.S. stock averages were trading higher late Wednesday morning as investors cheered a larger-than-expected rise in pending home sales,<wm> along with strong U.S. consumer confidence reading and overall economic data that did show some upward momentum for stocks.
According to the Commerce Department's report on pending home sales for June, a +4% increase, the latest 28th month in line for a rise. Other data also put some positivity in its sights, with the industrial and airline traffic indexes gaining steam and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is set to deliver a more detailed economic plan at a policy meeting later on Thursday.
Before going to sleep</wm> and writing up what was seen that morning, we have an overnight reading in our daily earnings round-up |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The town will now consider changing its animal ordinance.
A Berlin woman is trying to keep her pet goat despite a town ordinance.
A dwarf goat named Benny has been living in a backyard pen at 452 New Britain Road in Berlin for five years<wm> and has become a beloved fixture in the community.
New Britain Town Council voted unanimously today to reconsider a town ordinance that prohibits having animals inside town limits.
As a result, the town is set to relax its rules and permit Benny to remain a resident, if the town can prove Benny's well-being for him. Other nearby residents are celebrating the victory for Benny.
New Britain's mayor, Walter Williams, believes that his wife had given him a goat for him at his birthday 14 years ago, and</wm> as the years passed Benny did his job to keep house and keep himself occupied.
If New Britain council |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Pat Maloney was a gifted experimental musician in the 1970s, until he suddenly stopped playing entirely.
This story starts with an ending.
Pat Maloney passed away in the late summer of 2016. He'd been facing terminal<wm> cancer, and his health had begun to deteriorate over several years of treatment.
As he died, he wrote letters to the editors and journalists asking to be cremified and buried at sea instead of the traditional funeral.
After Pat Maloney's passing, a small, hidden chamber in his sister's house on Long Island, Long Island, New York was dedicated in his memory. His final act, he wrote a letter, in his own hand, for a letter of acknowledgement and a letter of gratitude...</wm> and a final note from his sister to the editors, requesting that he is not crem |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Manifesto is silent on the dangers copyright abuses pose to Internet freedom.
The Campaign for Liberty, a libertarian advocacy group founded by congressman and presidential candidate Ron Paul (R-TX), is gearing up for an "Internet freedom" project that focuses<wm> on civil discourse. However, the movement in its early stages has focused primarily in online communities and online forums. Although, it's unclear how this campaign aligns with the specific objectives of the actual Internet Freedom and Data Protection (IFDP) project, it could potentially become a key player in its efforts.
### Conclusion
In 2011, a group called "Open Rights Foundation" started a comprehensive effort to protect internet freedom through the release of open-source source code. Inspired by Ron Paul’s campaign</wm> for a libertarian Internet freedom movement in his presidential campaign, the project aimed to increase the use of open |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Image caption Mr Ban has pledged to work as a "bridge-builder"
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has been re-elected to serve a second five-year term, in a vote at the UN General Assembly in New York.
Mr Ban,<wm> who has been leading the North Korean leader's family, has spoken about how being a diplomat must be done from a unique perspective.
"I think I had no choice but I took on this challenging role," he said. "In a country like this, it's not always easy for a foreign diplomat to be able to be able to be neutral - as you know, the North Koreans are extremely passionate and emotional."
In a wide-ranging interview with CNN, Mr Ban discussed his commitment to being a bridge-builder</wm> and his efforts to work within the North Korea to build trust, in his own terms.
"The purpose |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>What is Mississippi State getting in new baseball coach Chris Lemonis?
What is Mississippi State getting in Chris Lemonis? Let's talk about it.
With the news that Mississippi State has hired Indiana's Chris Lemonis to be its new baseball coach<wm>, it's unclear how this move is going to pan out in the coming season. We know a lot of fans and prospects from Michigan had expressed dissatisfaction with the recruitment and development of the team in previous years.
What specific qualities did they are looking for in a baseball program?
Many of the schools in conference were hoping they had gotten the offer and couldn't compete for a number in consideration, with the addition of the Big Ten getting a number three offer of the top schools in the nation. However it</wm>'s unclear how this could affect them for next year's baseball team, the team currently under the guidance |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>ASA said its women’s 4x400m relay team had been invited to compete.
The federation first said three athletes were added to the world championship squad of 23‚ and then in the afternoon upped that to four when Zoe Eng<wm>afer from South Africa was replaced by 34-year-old Keni Maua of Kenya.
Then in the afternoon a further two were added to the team to bring up the total of the women’s four races to six, and with the appointment of two additional athletes 28-year-old Kenya’s Caroline Otieno of the women’s 100m hurdles will replace the trio dropped out in the women’s 400m hurdles for a third consecutive time.
I can't see any actual women competing</wm>, this is a men's track and field story. My comment should have been 'I can't |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Q. I have an annuity worth about $70,000. I am retired and I need the money. They say I would get $125 a month for 10 years. This isn't enough to help me. Can I break<wm> my annuity or do that would risk financial instability?
Q. My husband was a widower at age 65 and died by accident. His pension and 100,000 life insurance policy, $70,000 of our home is his wife was deceased. We are in our mid 70s, and now his wife was buried this summer. His wife died suddenly and now we are going to be able to collect a death benefit. That might interest you not because of the death but also</wm> because we are going to be able to split the $70000, he worked his entire 45 |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A British-born sailor presumed lost at sea was not wearing a safety tether when he was knocked overboard during a yacht race, it has been revealed.
John Fisher, who lived in Adelaide, Australia, plunged into the Southern Ocean, around <wm>100ft down to the ocean floor to practice his kite-making skills. However it's been suggested he may not survive, with experts stating that his tether was one too loose.
According to the story, a team of observers witnessed the event in his life jacket when Fisher, who is a former sailing instructor, was a key witness in a maritime safety inspection of the race.
What does this story mean?
While it's too close to the actual events to be confirmed or deny, the story has sparked renewed</wm> debate about maritime safety regulations.
New regulations have been introduced in recent years to reduce the number of fatalities |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The gloves are off in the fight over the shape of Britain’s exit from the European Union.
A showdown in Salzburg in Austria punctured the unreal bubble of collusion that had endured since the Brexit referendum in 2016.
The messy break<wm>-up of the UK and EU was a result of the Leave campaigns' efforts of the ruling Conservative government.
Brexit negotiator Michael Gove on Saturday, for whom I made a comment during a particularly contentious press conference.
“Priti Imran: Let’s talk about what was said before Priti Imran to the press about not believing anything.
Priti Imran's statement said that she was a ‘difficult person to work with when it comes to Brexit’. She believed the</wm> UK's chances of making a good deal were slim and only good if the EU’s single market and |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>This is the first of two major announcements I am making this week.
Now that the dust has settled from last month’s Many Gods West conference for polytheists, I have divined and listened and decided that YES, Many Gods West <wm>2 is a go – I don’t know how we got so lucky and got so lucky that way, the line is already generating buzz.
I was thrilled to be able to say this, and to tell the followers of the Zoroastrian faith and followers of our newly adopted friends the Zoroastrians I am writing to say: I did a double take. Reaching the day in so short a time of the Zoroastrian year.
May our paths be blessed and blessed through the</wm> coming year!
Happy Holidays in Zoroastrianism and to the Zoroastrians.
As |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A Canton-based food pantry that feeds hundreds of families across western Wayne County is getting a boost as it heads toward the Thanksgiving holiday.
Open Door Ministry, which feeds about 430 struggling families every week, has been chosen for a food drive by<wm> local officials.
The organization will receive over 70,000 pounds of canned and fresh produce to go to the hungry families through its distribution center in Warren.
For every pound of food that's purchased, the organization donates one pound to food banks in our area and helps fund programs to support families during a time of crisis.
Overnight, a group will travel to the facility, and staff will sort and load the donated items into trucks to be delivered across southern Ontario.
"We're excited to partner with</wm> Open Door Ministry," said a state director. "By supporting them for the first time, we are |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>This article was published 15/2/2011 (2991 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
City paramedics want locations that have been treated for bedbug infestations publicly disclosed in the same way<wm> as the rest of the city!
That’s an effort aimed at helping to bring awareness to bedbug bites on commercial airplanes.
In the US, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate that millions of consumers pay over $9 billion to rent short-lived beds each year.
By disclosing bedbug bites and results of the infestations found on commercial flights, airlines and airports may help prevent infestations from getting started in the first place. However it’s worth mentioning that only 0.4</wm> of the flights that visited or flew over major American airports are tracked.
“By sharing their knowledge, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The rampage, which started on a rural highway, did not fit the general pattern of previous mass shootings in the nation's endless series of such tragedies.
At least two heavily armed attackers opened fire on a holiday banquet at a social services center for<wm> the homeless population. They shot four employees and one staff member, and left one seriously injured. They then ran away. They went underground, and were later arrested in a small house on the outskirts of the city where the assailants were hiding out and were arrested.
What did NOT fit the usual pattern?
According to reports in the day of the incident, the assailants escaped from their small house and "walked the street," not driving a getaway vehicle.
None. Instead of escaping by car,</wm> the assailants "walked" the street. The use of the street as the primary means of |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A new study by researchers at The Kinsey Institute and the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center has found that the timeless, multicultural tradition of grandmothering might have an unexpected benefit: helping some women temper their hot flashes and night sweats during menopause<wm>.
For women entering perimenopause and menopause, the timing and duration of hot flashes and night sweats are often unpredictable and distressing.
The study, published in PLOS ONE, finds that middle-to-high duration menopausal individuals may actually show significant symptom relief when treated by estrogen-replacement therapy for a certain number of months. However, the researchers note that only those treated for up to several months seem to benefit the most, and that treatment should be done concurrently (which implies starting the</wm> hormone replacement therapy at any point during premenopause.)
Many women experience some hot flashes as perimen |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>(Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) gets frustrated as he talks with teammates during third quarter of the game at Rice-Eccles Stadium Saturday, October 21, 2017<wm>.
Photo by Chris Detrick | The Salt Lake Tribune
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 28: The Utah Utes are seen celebrating a Utah State loss on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, in one of their losses.
Photo by John Cundiff/ESPN.com Utah Utes vs. Idaho State Cougars.
STRAFFORTVILLE, ARK. - October 28, 2017 - University of Utah athletics.
STRAFF</wm>ORTVILLE, ARK., OCTOBER 28 - The Utah State vs. Oregon, a |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Stinger.next is the second large effort Hortonworks has spearheaded in order to improve the performance of Hive. The company recently completed its goals for the initial Stinger project, on which it began work in 2012 and which the company<wm>'s top engineers had given up all hope of ever finishing. The new version includes several significant design enhancements.
Before starting the next Stinger project, the company has continued working on improving performance and functionality for its users, with the aid of user feedback. "We've always been open about how much we value our users' suggestions for a bigger improvement in performance and usability," said Mark Simpson, a key engineer on the project, in an interview with HCl Media. "Now we have now gone and</wm> succeeded with the release we have given Stinger the power to work around this point."
With its " |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Analysis: OpenMFG helps fill the void of open-source ERP applications for small and midsized businesses.
For the largest enterprises, access to the source code of their enterprise resource planning applications is a given. The critical nature of ERP,<wm> however, lies not in its code itself, but in its ability to facilitate business needs by automating, managing, and standardizing various processes across departments within large organizations.
For these large organizations, the primary benefit of ERP systems is to enhance operational efficiency in all areas of the enterprise. However, the traditional open-source ERP solutions may lack features specific to large enterprises or have limitations in customizability and user interface that can only be realized using proprietary components. These constraints limit the effectiveness of open-source ERP</wm> in providing the specific business logic required of large enterprises.
In many cases, the large enterprises need ERP |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, musician Bob Dylan and astronaut John Glenn were among a select group of 13 Americans named by President Obama Thursday as the latest recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation’s highest civilian honor.
<wm>Albright and 11 more individuals were recognized for their achievements in public service for a wide range of fields.
Albright, the first woman to lead the US State Department, has served on the Council for Foreign Relations since 1946 and has spoken extensively on foreign relations.
Musical legend Bob Dylan is a prolific singer and songwriter with his latest release. However, the musician is a writer and composer of over 400 songs, the youngest writer in Grammy Lifetime achievement list in one genre. His impact</wm> can be felt long after the release of the song.
Albright served as the US State Secretary during |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>TROY ‑ Police investigating the October shooting of a city man seized firearms and ammunition during a raid at a home near the murder scene, authorities said.
Police late Monday raided the first floor apartment at 448 1st St. and<wm> were initially responding to reports of gunshots, before entering the apartment after the shooter was spotted in the kitchen.
According to the police statement, the shooter was found unconscious after being shot in his leg.
He died at Sain's Hospital 14 days later after being pronounced dead.
According to the police statement, officers entered the apartment and detained at least four people for questioning. They discovered that at least three of the individuals were found in handcuffs.
Following their arrests, officers confiscated firearms, ammunition and</wm> video footage of the murder investigation's progress (which took several days and hours). (Source: Troy |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>University Health Network and Vanderbilt Health Affiliated Network are creating a value-based health alliance that will ultimately provide statewide coverage.
A new partnership between doctors and facilities affiliated with University of Tennessee Medical Center and Vanderbilt University Medical Center aims to improve the quality of<wm> their work while enhancing patient care with the use of value-based payments.
According to the press releases, the collaborative partnership between 88 hospitals and 28 physician practices will create a state-wide network aimed at providing high-quality, effective patient care through better quality of care improvement initiatives.
By working under this deal, the facility will likely receive higher reimbursement rates in some cases, and also greater administrative convenience in navigating different insurance options, such as payment for services, billing services, and claims submission.
By paying healthcare</wm> through a more direct mechanism, such as performance measurement data analysis for quality improvement, the quality of care |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage are to go head-to-head on BBC television in a debate on Britain's future in Europe.
The hour-long debate will be shown on BBC2 from 7pm on Wednesday, 2 April, and will<wm> follow on Channel 4's News at Ten at 11pm that night.
Clegg's party will focus on Brexit negotiations, with the Liberal Democrats wanting to push forward with the UK's departure from the EU and also pushing for a referendum in parliament on any changes to the EU rules against the UK's membership.
Farage will argue that his'Brexit party for a Britain' would allow a vote of the nation to decide whether the UK's EU membership is a good or bad deal for the</wm> nation.
The Liberal Democrats have been leading the campaign for a referendum in parliament on Brexit in parliament.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Randy Johnson could be in pinstripes by this time next week.
Despite a stumbling block yesterday and a few hurdles that still need to be cleared, an industry source said last night the complicated multi-team trade that would put The Big<wm> Unit's teammates on first on both ends.
In the meantime, it remains to be seen how Johnson will finish off this deal.
If everything goes according to plan, it could potentially make him a key piece for a budding playoff team, and add some much-needed depth in the rotation.
If that becomes a reality, Johnson could bring his unique blend of power-armed fastball, sharp breaking stuff, and competitive drive that earned him seven National Series titles.
For Johnson, the challenge would mean proving that his</wm> health and reliability continue at an elite level for a larger-than- likely team in one of the five |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — Treasury prices extended their pullback Tuesday, propelling the government debt market to its fourth day of losses in five sessions, after data showed service-sector companies expanded at a faster rate in October.
The Institute for<wm> Supply Price Index saw its price drop below $28 for a third consecutive day in favor of the bond market. Other sectors also experienced a retreat, with technology falling out of favor. [XLSD]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics' employment data which showed retail sales in its "Core Retailing, Grocery Food Bldgs, and Services, Retailing' subsector were down, a reading of 0.4 for October that indicates slowing demand for services.
According to the Bureau's Labor</wm> Productivity and Cost of Living Statistics, the inflationary expectations for the industrial sector were upgraded, while |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters and 48 apartments are located inside The Barber Building in Brattleboro, which has been sold to a New York real estate firm for $2.4 million.
BRATTLEBORO—New York-based real<wm> estate firm Hudson Pacific Properties has agreed to sell 48 apartments at Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters, a men’s and women’s clothing store. 
In 2011, the store relocated to the Big Riverwalk, a shopping center located in Pella.
Sam’s Outdoor Outfitters has 65 years of experience in operating retail stores. 
Sam’s is a leading destination in Brattleboro, and its original store had operated there since 1951.&#</wm>x20;
Sam's Outdoor Outfitters now operates 65 stores in 14 different locations |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Malcolm Butler, who the Titans signed in the offseason, has embraced his move to Nashville, and, in a larger sense, a change of scenery.
Malcolm Butler is getting used to hot chicken, but the process has been gradual.
<wm>Tennessee Titans general manager Ryan Tanard Johnson has spoken highly of Butler's efforts and good-naturedly joked that if you don't miss his presence, it's not natural.
Butler, who earned a seventh-round grade for picking the pick in the first round of the draft.
He's been living a lot on Nashville's East Side for a few days now - it's been an adjustment. Still getting used.
He's doing well physically - he even joked that his diet, having gained</wm> a pound or three.
"It's been a lot faster than I expected," Butler said with his smile |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A Sino-American summit that would discuss American arms sales to Taiwan and other issues including global strategy seems a possibility following Vice-Chairman Deng Xiaoping's expression of interest in meeting President Reagan.
Mr. Deng, China's de facto leader<wm> at present, has long expressed its reluctance to confront the US to win any concessions, and has focused on diplomatic efforts. However it is likely that China would still maintain a cautious attitude towards meeting its economic and security concerns, while seeking a strategy for its relations.
US officials are saying they are waiting until next year's opening of the US- China Economic Relations Dialogue Framework, a trade and investment agreement, before talking to the Chairman. President Reagan's willingness to engage in direct talks would give way further evidence</wm> that US President wants to keep relations open.
US Treasury Secretary Willard Sticks, in his address |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Goldschmidt went 2-for-3 with a walk and a run in a win over the Brewers on Wednesday.
Goldschmidt sat at an unsightly.180 following an 0-for-5 day against the Dodgers on<wm> Sunday.
The Diamondbacks have won three consecutive games, and their only losses have been to the Brewers and Brewers on Wednesday.
It appears Goldschmidt has finally found his footing, going back to the field for Sunday's contest against the Diamondbacks.
Arizona has lost five of their last seven games, with Goldschmidt's hitting dropping off, and with Goldschmidt going 0-for-3 his last 14 at Chavez Ravine. That could make this their 11th loss of the</wm> team’s five-year playoff run. His batting average has dropped to.243, the lowest for a |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Editor’s note: Ashley Johnson is now the media contact for the Tent City Collective. She started the article prior to accepting the role.
When I moved to Seattle this past summer to start my journey in the Communication Leadership program, I was excited<wm> about the prospect of experiencing all the city had to offer – but also unsure if I had all the knowledge I needed about how to successfully navigate through it without falling behind in one major aspect: money.
I had done some initial online research on how to be successful at being an ally to the homeless population in Seattle, and discovered that working with organizations such as the Downtown Emergency Shelter and King County Housing Authority, and various community centers, in Seattle. These programs aimed to provide housing and basic care assistance,</wm> and to bring resources together to support the most vulnerable members of the homeless population. These organizations were a |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Despite being a rookie, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey has already gained enough experience and insight to know there’s a difference between marking Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown and Cleveland Browns wideout Josh Gordon.
Elite might seem a bit of stretch for<wm> a rookie, but it’s worth noting that Humphrey has some of the fastest 40-yard splits in his NFL history, a key indicator that his speed and agility might be better suited to the corners that are about seven to eight months younger than Brown and 11 months younger than Gordon in terms of the time it takes for them to develop physically, and with his hands from a veteran quarterback with such an eye for precision to keep receivers separate and aligned properly.
Humphrey likely faces a number of</wm> other challenges as the seventh-round pick in 2018, in terms of adjusting to the secondary, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>KCleaner is a powerful tool that will help to uncover redundant and junk files that you can safely delete.
The program has a good understanding of the kinds of clutter that will be left all over your hard drive by assorted applications. So aside<wm> from scanning your computer in one click you must look under each directory, and check the system to ensure that no folder has become a subdirectory containing more information than is safe for deletion.
In case you are making a thorough clean-up in the free version, the remaining amount that can be easily lost is almost always deleted by going to the control panel of the operating system, then click 'computer' in settings and 'view'. In the top most right hand box check marks for the relevant option for '</wm>computer and disks', and get your account password if you are in your local admin.
For a more |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>What the Hell Is Happening in Iran?
Iranian students protest at the University of Tehran during a demonstration driven by anger over economic problems. Students were outnumbered by counterdemonstrators, however, as videos on social media showed.
<wm>Thousands of Iranian students from different universities took part in a massive student uprising against the regime on Saturday. These protests, now reported numerous times since 1953 are some of the longest-running student uprisings ever, and have been led by young Iranian activists, who are pushing for reform and demanding more autonomy over both government policy and their basic human rights.
I can provide information about what was happening in Iran:
- In the first reported uprising, the regime responded swiftly, with the regime enforcing martial law</wm>. However it failed to capture or kill the student activists. Instead, it tried to disperse the |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>RICHMOND HILL - A Bryan County inmate temporarily released to be treated for a spider bite has returned to the Southeast Probation Detention Center in Claxton to continue serving his 30-month sentence.
Jack Barfield IV,<wm> a former Marine, pleaded guilty as to the federal narcotics charge. Barfield will remain on supervised release from 11pm tonight. His case is set for a July release hearing on Aug. 11.
Barfield spent 14 years before coming out of federal prison to be treated for a flesh-eating insect bite while traveling and later serving a prison sentence in Louisiana.
Barfield entered plea to the federal indictment in January 2015, seeking to reduce charges to a lesser felony charge from a Class</wm> B misdemeanor. His bond was $5,000.
Barfield received treatment for a bite on June |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was enacted to protect employees who need to take absences from work to care for themselves or their family members due to medical problems. This law was amended in 2008 to allow extended leave<wm> for spouses of federal contractors. These leave can be taken for up to 12 weeks within a 12-month period for up to 11 hours.
For most workers in these cases, the act allows 12 weeks of paid family leave. You can check the specific leave amount and duration for yourself at the US Government's website: [link]
When your employer allows 11 hours of paid time off for up to 11 hours, it's called eligible work time. However, the take-home pay</wm> rate will vary based on the pay rate of the full-time employee for your job. You can check |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The statue of Robert the Bruce at The Battle of Bannockburn Centre. PIC: Michael Gillen/Falkirk Herald.
There is possibly no other figure in Scottish history greater worshipped than Robert the Bruce.
He led the Scots to<wm> great victories over English forces and his reign is a key milestone on the path towards Scotland's freedom from English domination for a millennium.
Sir Robert the Bruce: a man of vision, courage, and unyielding determination and leadership.
If he is not a national hero, it's not because he failed. We just that his vision is not a noble vision.
Sir Robert is a national treasure, a source of great inspiration for many people of Scottish identity.
Sir Robert the Baker. His motto. "</wm>Hear my sonnet in his honour."
Sir Robert is a man of the earth and humanity, |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Lyft has pulled from service all of its on-demand electric bicycles in New York, Washington DC and the San Francisco Bay area after some riders reported issues with the brakes.
"We recently received a small number of reports from riders who experienced stronger than<wm> expected braking performance and potentially excessive brake wear during use." - Lyft spokesperson.
New York Governor: “We appreciate Lyft for your commitment to improving customer safety, and for your willingness to re-inspect your vehicles.”
In 2015, a number of cyclists reported injuries after using Lyfts electric bikes.
“After reviewing and addressing the issue, the company has decided to discontinue its electric bike service in these markets."
More information about Lyft's plan to improve customer safety can be found on their press release</wm>.
Lyft spokesperson, Tom Gomes:
“Customer satisfaction with Lyft is a key indicator of our |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>President Obama seems so shell-shocked from all the political and media criticism about his “weakness” that he is “doing something” by intervening in both the Syrian and Iraqi civil conflicts, a risky “bias for action” that can do<wm> more harm than good.
He’s been praised by Arab leaders for showing empathy for their suffering, while being careful not to confront the real problems faced by Syrian forces and government agents of the regime with his government’s policies and diplomatic efforts. Obama has given no sign of backing off and has left the US to decide how much more help is to be given.
He’s been praised by Iraq officials for showing a more equitable approach to the conflict, while being careful not to confront the real problems faced by the</wm> regime with his government’s policies and diplomatic efforts. Obama has given no sign of backing off and has |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Diamond, a 60-year resident of Coral Gables, simply believed in teaching.
“Other grandparents took their children to movies and carnivals. Billie took her grandchildren to the Everglades to see a comet at 3 a.m<wm>. They never go to the circus. Billie said this would be the last one. That night she brought back bluebird-shaped sandwiches. She took their last one too. We were sad for a night and later came in one evening for a night dinner at Stoltz's."
The two elderly neighbor women, who started a group called Love in Action, had no known involvement with Billie's family, and were new friends from different social circles at college.
The two have been collecting a number</wm> of items from Billie’s home and were admiring each other’s belongings in there for some time |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>“We turned the former front office area into a cool and cozy taproom,” Hovley says.
Corrugated metal panels were added to the walls, set off by plenty of wood trim, giving the diminutive space an industrial-meets<wm>-concert-hall feel.
Behind the tap, a state-of-the-art tasting bar and high-definition TVs provide patrons with immersive drinking and entertainment, making each pint feel as epic as the next.
What did your bartender say about the taproom?
“Epic” is a favorite. They call the taproom their ‘home away from home.’
In the taproom we have 150 seats, and patrons can enjoy their 500-year-old wooden floors, with the addition of plush velvet sofas and</wm> high chairs.
Behind the tap, the first half of the taproom features an elevated floor for special |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>MEXICO CITY (AP) — A man was arrested Monday in the shooting death of a journalist who worked for the newspaper El Heraldo de Chiapas, and authorities were searching for three other people suspected of having ordered the killing.
<wm>Mexico City officials reported an attack on two journalists who are demanding answers about an increase in murders and harassment of the press in Chiapas.
Amilcar Maldonado Hernández, the newspaper's editor and chief correspondent was found dead outside a state-run factory in Oaxaca on Sunday afternoon.
Maldonado, who started working his job as an interviewer in Oaxaca at age 28, has been an outspoken critic for human rights issues faced by migrant workers in his state.
M</wm>aldonado was a key investigative journalist at El Heraldo de Chiapas since 2011 |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>C Gallery (466 S. 500 East, 359-8625) - "B is for Blackburn: Spacescapes & Serigraphs" through May 30.
Art Access Gallery* (339 W. Pierpont Ave<wm>, 702-402-1700) - "Blackwood's Last Waltz" through August 28. Free and free admission; some exhibits require advance registration.
Riverwalk Museum of the Arts (909 S. Santa Fe St, 505-260-1002). 400 new works of native artist Maria Soloranzo. "Native Women Artists of the Southwest" through Sept. 14.
Tucson Symphony of the Sun City: Symphony Hall of Fame (104 W. Congress</wm> St, 520-278-1200) - The 14th annual tour: John Phillip |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>championships and have made more appearances than any other senior hockey team at the Allan Cup in the past decade, but the championship itself has eluded them more times than they would’ve liked.
On Monday, they’ll begin their quest to<wm> bring another title.
In the meantime, it’s been just three years since they last stepped onto the road to the championship, and one can only begin the hope that any experience and any new faces they’ll get are going to bring back something positive out of the period in Vancouver.
I’d also like to say if you ever visit Vancouver during hockey season – there are many, many options for dining out and entertainment. You can take a harbour ferry ride with Stanley Park just outside the city limits. You</wm> can skate under the Harbour Bridge. You can skate in Vancouver BC, and or enjoy a night |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>It is rarely that one comes across people who are with a happy disposition at all times. Prithi Fernando is one person I know who is always in a great mood come what may. Two weeks ago she celebrated her belated birthday on<wm> June 14th. However, I had to bring a gift for her. My thought was a gift box with the latest iPhone on inside it; I just love an amazing piece of the latest phone I had recently purchased.
I wanted it to be something not too ordinary, I did a lot of the research and chose this unique gift box made from a stunning red leather that complements my personality, and as per my thought it matches exactly our conversation about how this gift would fit perfectly.
I called</wm> her out for a surprise early the next morning and sent her with the package and left the keys in |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The fifth one was the sweetest. And the most difficult to achieve.
The Sockers' postgame championship trot around the field at the Sports Arena and the trophy looked familiar, but this title was different.
This time, the S<wm>ockers were playing without any of their main players, and their coach must be pulling their hair out in all sorts of ways. Not because the opposing team's defense was dominating them or their offense was stagnant, it's not because they had to cope with the bad weather conditions. Not because they had to deal with the injury or sickness that left their regulars on ice.
No, the bad things were all because of the players' personal issues.
It's too bad for them that those problems were</wm> a commonality among teammates. They all come to the gym every day ready to work, and to |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>UNITED NATIONS, September 26, 2010 -- The Obama administration's less critical stand on the military government in Myanmar has been on display of late.
In the run up to the September 27 meeting at the UN of the<wm> next presidential election, the US will be holding an executive branch hearing on how to support the military junta's plans. These plans include:
- Discrediting its actions against ethnic minority populations, and forcing 100,000 Myanmar civilians to work as slaves for its regime.
It appears to be the first of the regime to which the US government is withholding official relations while being put under criticism.
On July 28 the US withdrew one thousand special envoys to Myanmar, the first of the series</wm> of which is likely to be the next. All are in-country until the September 28 meeting.
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<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Liverpool and Arsenal are considering a sensational summer swap deal involving Raheem Sterling and Theo Walcott.
The Daily Star claim the Reds want at least £20million and Walcott for 20-year-old hot-shot Sterling.
Walcott,<wm> who has scored for Celtic and Everton in his short spell with the club, has lost form, and Liverpool are desperate to offload him to the Premier League rivals in January.
The Gunners want Sterling for a fee in the region of £35million. Sterling has promised to bring his creative drive and talent to the Premier League and boost the team in his short spell with the North London club. Arsenal are ready to sell in January but are unwilling to meet the offer.
Why do Arsenal are reportedly unwilling</wm>?
While Sterling wants an immediate transfer out and wants to leave the Premier League quickly after being linked with |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Remember Microsoft's Bing Cashback program, which refunded a few percentage points (and sometimes more than a few) of online purchases made via the Bing portal? Microsoft shuttered the program last June, but its spirit lives on in the form of<wm> the Surface Book and Surface BookX, with its own cashback program that offers up to 65% cashback on select purchases on those laptops.
But I started to build some of the Surface BookX models myself, and I just got word via a posting from a group called " Surface BookX Build" or possibly related group. We don't know for a while, until a thread is created. Still can't tell if the rumors I just received are in line or not.
If anyone is</wm> interested in building or can provide any info for a project, I'll be here for your tech help |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>In your lifetime, you've wished upon many stars.
You've spotted a twinkle in the night sky and hoped for love or fulfillment of a dream. You've wished for good grades, better money, the return of a loved one.<wm> You might even wished for a trip across the ocean. You're dreaming big. You know that someday your wish is going to come to life.
In the stories of the myths and legends from the distant reaches of the earth, we find the perfect expression of the feeling that no life can be had anywhere. You're feeling the wish is going to be exactly as it should and that someday soon we will all be able to say: I wish upon this moment."
Here is a transcript of the wish:
</wm>"I wish upon a star, I wish that you are just over here.
From the first note to |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A move to Fridays is rarely a good sign for a TV show, which was the case for Raising Hope last fall. So while it's certainly disappointing news that the series has been cancelled by Fox, it's not entirely surprising, all<wm> things being equal. That being, I did feel a small sense of solidarity with the show’s underwhelming ratings.
Of course, the show may yet surprise you and get a final episode that surprises the networks. However it's not looking good to me right now for Hope's revival. That being a decent, if overly sentimental, sendoff is not going to be the kind that’ll save the show, it’s going to be done and left out in public. Not a happy crowd.
Now I</wm> don’t blame Hope’s creator Greg Lopez’s family, who put there hard work of bringing the show |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The St. Johns River Water Management District Governing Board approved a tentative budget Tuesday that reduces the property tax rate while continuing to fund initiatives to protect the region’s springs and the Indian River Lagoon.
All property owners in Flagler County,<wm> Florida are required to return the tax forms by August 14.
Property taxes can be reduced in some areas to $0 or lower in some parts of the city with the reduction of the tax rate.
According to the tax rates in each county, the tax rate is reduced by $0.75 for a residence located in Indian River County, and $0.75 per $5,000 of assessed value, if the residence is a multi-family home and also owns other properties within the city limits.</wm> The new rates are as follows:
Indian River County, Florida
House of $120 to $350 |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Gene Blevins/ReutersA tornado in Kansas last week. A new poll suggests the public feels that global warming is real.
Sunday will be the 42nd annual Earth Day celebration. Here are 10 ideas for commemorating the day<wm> in some creative ways.
**Tales of the Tornado Outdoors**
* Create a tornado museum at the University of Oklahoma, the University of Missouri-St. Louis or University of Missouri-St. Louis to honor Gene Blevins.
* Set up an inflatable tornado tornado museum in Tulsa or Oklahoma City, featuring interactive displays highlighting historical events and tornado survivors.
* Organize a science exhibit on climate change at schools in the Midwest, covering topics such as the causes, effects, and solutions</wm> to reduce pollution and improve air quality.
**Environmental Efforts**
* Participate in public awareness |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>The security vendor Avast has received a $100m investment from private equity firm Summit Partners, in exchange for a minority stake in the company.
Avast chief executive Vince Steckler described the $100m (£64m) deal on<wm> LinkedIn: “We appreciate Summit's vote of confidence in our team, and look forward to the next phase of our growth. We believe our unique selling proposition and customer acquisition strategy is better aligned with the company's goals."
While this deal makes sense, I just received word that Microsoft has agreed to buy Activision Blizzard as the latest news out in the gaming industry.
Microsoft has agreed to sell the company, with a projected profit margin of $7-9 per share. That works out to $5</wm>,500 - $6,500 in monthly profit for an Activision Blizzard gamer like myself, who |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Former American Idol host Brian Dunkleman is now driving for Uber — and he's perfectly fine with that. After TMZ reported on Thursday (Jan. 3) that the former TV host is a driver for the ride-sharing company, Dunk<wm>leman confirmed the reports in an interview with Variety.
I've had to choose a fake accent to portray the character in our conversations so it's nice to be able to represent myself in these situations without speaking the real language. Business can be done, and to be able to work as an Uber driver is a lot different from my role during American Idol, and that brings about an amazing sense of freedom.
"I think for someone who has experienced something difficult in one area of their life to be able to</wm> be able to go to work as an Uber driver as the person for Uber doesn't bring about as |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>Bruce Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology (RTI) professor of microelectronic engineering and also the director of the Center for Nanolithography Research in the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, has led a team of engineering students to develop a<wm> robotic platform that can mimic the function of the nervous system, creating a wearable device that can be used to communicate with the nervous system's electrical impulses.
According to the article, the team developed several different components that are "built-in wearable devices," that are "physically integrated" with the wearable platforms. These "physically integrated wearable devices" allow people with paralysis to be able to communicate with the nervous system, while allowing other individuals to sense their surroundings through the movement of the device.
According to</wm> Dr. Russell Clinefelter, director of the Nerve Science Group at the University at Albany |
<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>GARY CAHILL has not yet won a Premier League title, unlike some other members of the Chelsea squad.
But right now the England defender can scent one on the horizon –and he wants it.
Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea squad still has<wm> 14 months left until the domestic cup final with Leicester at Old Trafford.
Trophies and accolades are just a start of the battle to ensure that Chelsea will remain a force to be reckoned with at European level.
Gareth Bale is under pressure, while Zlatan Ibrakhimov and Eden Hazard are just six games into a key Premier League campaign while Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang faces criticism over his current form.
What does this suggest is Chelsea have the players to lift</wm> us to the top flight again?
Many believe Chelsea should have the whole package and for a team to |
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