What's happening?Shares of 3D Systems Corporation dropped more than 10% during Tuesday's trading after fellow 3D printing specialist Stratasys issued disappointing preliminary 2014 results and 2015 guidance.
Why it's happeningWhile it's tempting to think 3D Systems results -- which are due later this month -- will follow suit, that's not necessarily the case. Stratasys said its fourth-quarter 2014 results were primarily affected not by demand for its high-end printers, but rather by challenges implementing and scaling a new distribution model for its MakerBot subsidiary. In addition, Stratasys stated it "believes that Additive Manufacturing ... is poised to enter a new phase of increased adoption by manufacturers in a broad range of industries [...] by disrupting traditional design and manufacturing processes." As a result, its 2015 guidance incorporates increased investments to take full advantage of that impending shift over the next several years.
Over the long-term, that should bode well for the leaders in the 3D printing industry, which is why I'm convinced 3D Systems is being unjustly punished by the market today.
The article Why 3D Systems Corporation Stock Plunged Today originally appeared on Fool.com.
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We are your body, O God. Wonderfully made, and full of promise. We are your body, O God, broken, yet full of promise.
We are too often broken in our relationships with one another. Quick to believe the worst of others, quick to spread suspicion and allegations, quick to be manipulated into anger, fear, distrust.
This week, USA Today released the first analysis of the 3517 Facebook ads placed in the U.S. by a Russian organization leading up to the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. The overwhelming majority were designed to inflame race-related tensions, stir up distrust of immigrants and Muslims, or deepen religious divisions. These and similar efforts – they succeeded.
We are often too quick to break the covenants – spoken and unspoken – between nations.
Only a few days after agreeing to talks between North and South Korea, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reneged on the deal, claiming that drills between the South Korean and U.S. air forces are a rehearsal for an invasion of the North.
Our ability to understand is too often broken by our allegiances, our preconceptions, our maneuvering for power. Wounds get passed on, taken for granted, for generation after generation. Injustices overlaid with religious overtones and political interests keep compounding.
This week, just one day before Ramadan (the Muslim holy period of fasting, praying and helping others in need) began, the U.S. embassy in Israel officially relocated from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. On the same day, Israeli forces shot and killed 60 Palestinian protesters along the border between the Gaza Strip and Israel, injuring hundreds more. The Israeli government alleges terrorists wanted to use the protests as cover to cross into its territory and carry out attacks, and that the use of force was justified and unavoidable. Palestinians are crying foul, saying that Israel is attacking civilians. Many Western governments are accusing Israel of human rights violations. Some evangelical Christian groups are triumphantly proclaiming that relocating the embassy to Jerusalem is a sign that Christ is about to return. Anti-Semitism is increasing in many countries; anti-Muslim sentiment is also growing.
Meanwhile, in both Israel and Palestine, thousands and thousands are living in fear. Hundreds on both sides are mourning loved ones they have lost.
Even so, You, O God, know that we are wonderfully made, and full of promise.
In all times and all ways, let us hear of joy and gladness, O God. Remind us of the joy with which you created us. Remind us of the love in which you hold us. Remind us of the path on which you lead us. Teach us that there is a way out of these abysses. Remind us that all our brokennesses will be made whole.


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Janša Discusses Tax Changes, Media Financing
Prime Minister Janez Janša announced potential changes to tax legislation and media funding as he gave a weekly interview with Nova24TV, a broadcaster he has co-founded, on Monday evening. The group advising the government led by tax expert Ivan Simič will examine the possibilities for changes to the tax policy, he said.
"But some fast tax cuts could not be expected in this situation," he said, noting that due to the financial crisis ten years ago, the VAT had been raised.
He would also support an idea for every taxpayer to be able to earmark more than the current 0.5% of their income tax to an organisation to their liking.
"We'll be looking for a solution in this direction. First proposals can be expected by the end of the year," he announced.
Asked what the government could do about the compulsory payment of licence fee for public broadcaster RTV Slovenija, Janša said the Culture Ministry is already "working on some legislative changes".
"The least that could be done is distribute this enormous amount of money in a more just way."
He indicated that the public broadcaster could do "a much better job with considerably less money".
Janša also commented on a controversy about the police having accessed personal data of coalition politicians under the Marjan Šarec government to discredit them.
He said somebody had accessed the personal data of then leader of the Pensioners' Party (DeSUS) Karl Erjavec and of Modern Centre Party (SMC) leader Zdravko Počivalšek.

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Producer Assistant - Internship
Homa Games Is Hiring!
Homa is a gaming technology lab that gives game creators the data-driven tools and human expertise needed to turn their creative ideas into commercial hits. Our data-driven creations have helped 1,000+ studios & developers, combining our creative expertise into 80+ mobile games, resulting in chart topping hits and 1,000,000,000+ downloads.
Homa is a gaming technology lab that gives game creators the data-driven tools and human expertise needed to turn their creative ideas into commercial hits. The technology we create is used by game creators around the world to create games that hit players' sweet spot, and the commercial jackpot.
Our "Homa Lab" platform gives game creators a comprehensive set of tools and solutions that lets them keep their eyes on new trends and ideas, execute real-time A/B testing of all their game's features through a no-code SDK, and distribute and monetize their games as well. It's a full end-to-end digital ecosystem that ensures developers are focused on the right idea, building games with every feature optimized, and distributing them at the right time, to people eager to play them, worldwide.
Does it work? Yep. Apps powered by our tech have been downloaded more than 1 billion times. And a lot of that is because we don't just sell our platform to clients and wish them well. We partner with them long-term, we make one hit, then we make some more. Homa is 50% a technology platform and 50% a collaborative, transparent partnership.
As a team, we're over 160 people and 34+ nationalities strong. Some of us are artists, some of us are business developers, engineers, entrepreneurs or former strategy consultants – but we're all here for the same thing: to take over the gaming industry by giving creators the data to transform their ideas into games played and money made.
Since inception, Homa raised a total of $165M to achieve this mission, with the participation of Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Singular, Quadrille Capital, Fabric Ventures and Bpifrance - along with renowned business angels, including King and FuboTV founders, and Spotify founder Daniel Ek's family office.
Role and Missions — What you will do 🚀
Homa is seeking a Producer Assistant with a passion for project management, shipping mobile games, and the ability to consistently deliver releases under challenging deadlines. This role will focus on the production of hybrid-casual games. You will be expected to:
Maintain the feature roadmap and backlog
Develop and execute sprint plans by coordinating tasks between designers, engineers, artists and quality assurance
Monitor product quality via user feedback and crash report health checks
Work with analysts to deliver product performance reports to stakeholders
Take full lifecycle responsibility from receiving requirements to making sure they go live while meeting deadlines
Moderate and setup all essential team meetings and checkpoints during the release lifecycle
Keep all communication channels flowing between stakeholders, execution team and third party dependencies
If you're creative, ambitious, and up for taking over the industry, we want you on our team.
Previous experience mobile gaming industry
Strong interest/knowledge in F2P project management
Knowledge of Asana or Jira functionality
English proficiency (technical writing, presentation)
Knowledge of complete mobile game development lifecycle
Knowledge of agile development practices
Our Culture—Who we are🪐
At Homa, we value brains over backgrounds and determination over degrees. We believe actual growth results from diversity — nationalities, backgrounds, skill sets, and personal experiences — all working towards a single objective. If you've got the smarts, energy, and motivation, no barriers keep you from going far.
We are the people behind the platform - the creative specialists giving creators the data needed to power up their creativity. At Homa, we live by the three central values:
Ambition: we put flags on summits. We set our goals ambitiously high and don't shy away from the climb. We're on a mission to take over an industry thick with incumbents who won't go quietly into the night. To succeed here, you'll need a highly metaphorical shield and a sword.
Humility: we put our egos aside. We put our hands up. First to volunteer to help, second to high-five. Having an ego is natural, but letting it run the show is unhelpful to everyone. In the words of Mr. Lamar: Sit down. Be humble.
Curiosity: we keep our eyes open. We believe the best way to know anything is to question everything. And to do that, you need open eyes and open minds at all times.
Success is its own reward, but here are the perks as well.
You'll be working with top tier talent from 34+ countries
Don't live in France or have a right to work here? No worries, we offer sponsorship, relocation packages and full remote options.
If you're interested in working from our newly-renovated Paris HQ with a rooftop garden and WeWork amenities, we've got a desk right here…
You'll have two annual reviews, meaning you'll have two chances a year to prove you should be earning more.
Don't speak French and don't want to learn it? Pas de problème, we work in English.
See the world via team events + workation (the infamous company-wide Homa trip).
We have a culture of continuous learning, supporting knowledge sharing & experience gaining through our learning platform.
Essential benefits in France and specific locations: health insurance, meal vouchers, public transport subsidy, child-care benefits, and life insurance.
Contract Type: Temporary
Sounds like something made for you?
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Q: Javascript remove empty items from sides of an array This is exactly what I mean but in Javascript: PHP remove empty items from sides of an array
I'm looking around the cleanest way to do it. I wondering if there is a better way than loop the array manually.
Here an example:

const fullArray = new Array(10);
fullArray[3] = 1;
fullArray[5] = 1;
fullArray[7] = 1;
console.log('Input:', fullArray);

const trimedArray = new Array(4);
trimedArray[0] = 1;
trimedArray[2] = 1;
trimedArray[4] = 1;
console.log('Output:', trimedArray);

A: If you take the keys of the array (which takes only properties that exist on the array - it won't take sparse indicies like 0 to 2, or 4, or 6, or 8 in your example), you can call Math.min and Math.max on them:

const fullArray = new Array(10);
fullArray[3] = 1;
fullArray[5] = 1;
fullArray[7] = 1;

const keys = Object.keys(fullArray);
const min = Math.min(...keys);
const max = Math.max(...keys);
const result = fullArray.slice(min, max + 1);
console.log(result);

Another option, by taking just the ends of the keys array:

const fullArray = new Array(10);
fullArray[3] = 1;
fullArray[5] = 1;
fullArray[7] = 1;

const keys = Object.keys(fullArray);
const min = keys[0];
const max = keys[keys.length - 1];
const result = fullArray.slice(min, Number(max) + 1);
console.log(result);

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Most people are aware of the numerous benefits of owning a trademark registration close to the Principal Register from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). In fact, trademark owners are urged by trademark attorneys to select distinctive marks in order to be able to, upon used interstate commerce, be registered there and enjoy numerous presumptions while validity, ownership, and notice. However, the Supplemental Register also provides value, especially once the alternative is associated with your the question the first time.
Before the benefits of being supplementally registered is discussed, it is important to understand that that your supplemental registration doesn't provide. Marks are often relegated to the Supplemental Register because, at the request of the USPTO examining attorney, the marks are merely descriptive and therefore not a distinctive identifier of the source of the goods or services to which the mark pertains. Such placement does not pay the exclusive right to use the mark in commerce in expertise of its identified goods or services. Equally important, it does not serve as prima facie evidence of the validity of the registered mark or of the trademark registrant's ownership from the mark. Finally, it may be an admission that the mark is not inherently distinctive.
While these drawbacks obviously warrant a mark owner's hopeful registered on the principal Register, a supplemental registration has benefits of its own. In fact, some entities choose to have a brand that tells consumers what is actually always they are offering (e.g. Pizza Restaurant) as opposed for inherently distinctive mark (.e.g. Domino's) demands effort to create consumer recognition. Such marks are not going to warrant principal placement, although they be supplementally outlined. After five years on the Supplemental Register, the mark may qualify for the principal Register due there having acquired distinctiveness. It is worth noting that both allow the owner to use the registered trademark symbol, sue in federal court, and leverage on certain international treaties.
Thus, any LLP Registration Online India with the USPTO is better than having no trademark registration at completely. While ultimately the Principal Register provides the best results and best protection, the Supplemental Register should be considered where an entity prefers what is likely a merely descriptive mark at the outset or didn't acquire the requisite distinctiveness to be registered on where many deem as the preferred spot.


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Herb McQuaid Net Worth 2018: What is this baseball player worth?
Herb McQuaid was a pro baseball player who played Pitcher. McQuaid was born on March 29, 1899, in San Francisco, California. McQuaid died on April 4, 1966, in Richmond, California. This page will take a closer look at Herb McQuaid's net worth.
Herb McQuaid Career, Earnings
McQuaid batted Right and threw Right. McQuaid debuted in the MLB on June 22, By1923 for the Cincinnati Reds. In all, McQuaid played for the Cincinnati Reds, and New York Yankees. McQuaid's career ended with the New York Yankees in By
Some of McQuaid's most prominent statistics in the MLB included a Win stat of 2-0, a Earned run average stat of 4.33, and a Strikeouts stat of 15.
Herb McQuaid Net Worth 2018
Baseball compensation can range widely. In Major League Baseball, the median pay is around $3 million per year. Top baseball players can earn $25 million or more per year, and lower paid players earn $1 million or less. Outside the MLB, most contracts are worth less than $10,000 a year.
Herb McQuaid net worth: baseball salary distribution
So what was baseball player Herb McQuaid's net worth at the time of death? Our estimate for Herb McQuaid's net worth at death is:
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Filed under: At home with MRP,Lit review,Overseen — mighty red pen @ 8:13 pm
Tags: Jane Austen, Seth Grahame-Smith, signs, zombies
In honor of D. (age nearly 3), who scared all of his preschool classmates by running around with his blankie on his head moaning, "I am a zommmbbiiieeee!" MRP is declaring today Zombie Day, with two tasty zombie tidbits (no, not brains) to celebrate.
First is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith (June 2009, Quirk Books). It's a reimagining of Jane Austen's novel Pride and Prejudice . . . but with—that's right—zombies. I can't believe I didn't think of that myself.
According to Christopher Shea of The Boston Globe:
"As our story opens," continues the unimproveable publicity copy,
a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton—and the dead are returning to life! Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out the zombie menace, but she's soon distracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. What ensues is a delightful comedy of manners with plenty of civilized sparring between the two young lovers—and even more violent sparring on the blood-soaked battlefield as Elizabeth wages war against hordes of flesh-eating undead. Can she vanquish the spawn of Satan? And overcome the social prejudices of the class-conscious landed gentry?
Like the original, the expanded version begins memorably: "It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains."
Wow. Okay. So that might seem like a tough act to follow but there is more zombie fun from our friends at Today in Awesome, who shared "Midwest Road Sign Prank Warns Drivers of Zombies":
Look out, drivers—undead ahead!
Officials in several states are unamused by a recent rash of pranks targeting electronic highway signs.
In Collinsville, Ill., east of St. Louis, hackers changed a sign on Interstate 225 Tuesday to read "DAILY LANE CLOSURES DUE TO ZOMBIES."
If that wasn't enough to convince commuters of an impending zombie apocalypse, other signs reading "CAUTION! ZOMBIES! AHEAD!!!" and "THE END IS NEAR!!!!!!!!!" may have done the trick.
The signs are a bit dramatic with the punctuation, but mostly, they're just funny.
Photos from The New York Daily News.


Is this art really made from Magazine Pages??
The longer answer is yes, magazine pages, plus a sharp x-acto knife, glue and acrylic paints for the backgrounds and the rare tiny detail.
First, I sketch out the idea I have for the art piece. I like to do portraits--birds, pigs, dogs or people are some of my favorites. Then, I block in the large areas of color with scraps of magazine pages I tear from magazines.
I decide if I will be setting my collage onto a painted and prepared canvas or box or into a book I have cut and prepared for the artwork. Once I've decided, I adhere the rough collage.
My next step is to layer in the detail. This is a painstaking process that takes a lot of patience, a sharp knife and a lot of time but allows me to add dimension and character.
My final step is to seal the work with a varnish which protects the work from sunlight, moisture and wear and tear. I touch up any final details, put the hanger on the back and sign it. After hours of work, I am finally done.


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Documents reveal what led up to Edinburg police chief's suspension
EDINBURG – In January, Edinburg Police Chief Cesar Torres was suspended from his duties for five days. When asked why, city leaders responded with "no comment."
A city disciplinary action form obtained by CHANNEL 5 NEWS describes three separate incidents leading up to the chief's suspension.
The first incident was documented in Dec. 2019. It explained a conflict of interest where the chief was instructed to have the police department look into a situation involving him.
City documents state, "rather than rely on an independent subordinate, Chief Torres investigated the allegations himself" and closed the investigation raising ethical concerns at the city.
We reached out to Torres about the disciplinary action. He told us he's hired an attorney and right now it is under appeal.
Watch the video for the full story.
Documents reveal what led up to Edinburg...
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Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management - "Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management" (GJESM) is a double blind peer reviewed electronic and print quarterly publication concerned with all aspects of environmental science and management.
"Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management" (GJESM) is a double blind peer reviewed electronic and print quarterly publication concerned with all aspects of environmental science and management. GJESM publishes original research papers, review papers, case reports and short communications across the broad field of environment. These include but are not limited to environmental science, environmental management, environmental engineering, environmental planning and design, urban and regional landscape design and industrial ecology.
The publication appears at regular intervals time quarterly. The Journal database is fully open access and full text of published articles are available for everyone who can get access to the Journal website free of cost.
Land Use and Water Resources Research (Popularity: ): Interdisciplinary electronic journal on the ecological, economic, climate change, socio-economic, policy and sustainable development dimensions of water resources and land use. Free access with registration.
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The French duo behind Maison Labtonic, Laurent Vacher and Matthieu Gauroy de Pellegars, have been creating soundscapes for brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Duckie Brown, and Hervé Léger by Max Azria. The pair who are known for combining original compositions and remixes are also developing in-store experiences, one of the latest being Le Labo.
Listen to a preview of Maison Labtonic's Rive Gauche and Rive Droite playlists for Vogue.com below. To hear the full tracks and see more of our weekly playlists, visit the VogueChannel on Apple Music.


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JK Simmons will appear in Venom: There Will Be Carnage, according to the breakdown of the cast collected by a chain of cinemas
A few days ago the second film of Tom hardy like Venom. We refer, of course, to Venom: There Will Be Carnage, the film directed by Andy Serkis who will have Woody harrelson In the role of Cletus Kasady.
However, this delay is not preventing cinema chains from doing their job promoting the next premiere of the film. Venom sequel.
Such is the case of Vue Cinema, the chain of cinemas based in London that has theaters throughout much of Europe and Asia and that, how could it be otherwise, is already promoting the film through its website.
It is precisely in the description of Venom: There Will Be Carnage on the website of Vue Cinema which has made us stop and blink a few times. The breakdown of the film's cast includes, among confirmed actors as Michelle Williams, Naomie harris Y Stephen Graham, to JK Simmons.
Simmons is well known to fans of Spider-man for his role as Jonah jameson in the trilogy of the wall-crawler of Sam raimi, and also appeared in Spider-Man: Far From Home, revealing the identity of the character of Tom holland.
He is also expected to appear in Spider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland's third solo film in the MCU, but there was no indication of his presence in Venom: There Will Be Carnage.
For the moment we will treat this information as a rumor, but if confirmed, it would be a new indication of the possible future link between the UCM and the Sony Pictures Marvel Character Universe.
Along with the appearance of Michael Keaton What Vulture (Vulture) in the Morbius trailer, it's a new thread connecting both universes.
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Bead Challenge! Over the next several months, Southern Flames members are invited to participate in Heather Trimlett's 40 Bead Challenge. Bring in a few beads at each meeting. Check out the challenge at http://www.heathertrimlett.com/40-beads/index.htm, and get inspired by prior participants results at: http://www.pinterest.com/heathertrimlett/40-bead-challenge-project-results/. Have fun and develop your skills!
Holiday Party!! The holiday party will be held on Wednesday, December 11 at Lea's. Mark your calendar, and be sure to note the day and date change!!
Silent Auction!! There will be a silent auction during November's meeting. Please make and donate beads for it, as well as your unused tools, glass or other supplies. 25% of the money made will go to Beads of Courage.
9/10 SF Financial Bookkeeping.	Martha Fuerst is keeping the SF books for us until a new treasurer has been identified. We need a volunteer for that post!
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Extreme Bead Challenge Continues!! If you missed the February meeting, or were inspired to makeover an "orphan" bead of your own or from another source, please bring it to the March Meeting, and email your	Web Mama	the info requested on the Next Meeting page.
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2/11 REMINDER!! Get your Extreme Bead Makeover ready for the meeting on the 20th!!
Flat lap grinding photos and instructions are now available in the Scrapbook!!
EXTREME BEAD MAKEOVER: Use the ORPHAN BEAD you received at the holiday party (or elsewhere) for inspiration and create something new and fantastic!! Remember, challenge participants have until the February meeting to carry out the "Extreme Bead Makeover." Please bring the original orphan bead as well as all the beads you made during the makeover process to the February meeting, and we'll have a show and tell discussion of the inspiration and process everyone went through.


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Jennifer R. Piper
Top rated family law attorney in St. Louis, Missouri
Family Ally
Practice Areas: Family law, Military & veterans law; view more
Licensed in Missouri since: 2001
Education: Saint Louis University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2022 Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2015
130 S Bemiston Ave
St. Louis, MO 63105 Visit website
Owner of the Law Offices of Jennifer R. Piper, LLC, Jennifer R. Piper represents clients in the St. Louis metropolitan area and all the surrounding counties. She focuses her practice on matters of family law, including the following: child and spousal support, military divorce, alimony, divorce, mediation and collaborative law, and child custody. Named to the Best Lawyers in America in family law practice for three years in a row, Missouri Lawyers Media also gave her the Women's Justice Award in 2019.
Ms. Piper was also named as a Rising Star and Up and Coming Lawyer by Missouri Lawyers Weekly. Admitted to practice in Missouri, she is also admitted before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. For her high ethical standards and long list of successful results, she holds the highest peer rating possible of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.
In 1998, she graduated from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor of Arts. She then attended law school at Saint Louis University School of Law, where she graduated in 2001 with her Juris Doctor. Ms. Piper is currently a member of many professional organizations and committees within them. This includes The Missouri Bar, the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, the St. Louis County Bar Association and the Women Lawyers' Association of Greater St. Louis.
Within the St. Louis County Bar Association, Ms. Piper served on as secretary, treasurer, president elect and president. For three years, she also served on the executive committee. A former member of the Board of Directors for Caring for Kids, she also volunteered in her community as a member of the St. Louis County Law Library's Board of Directors for six years.
* AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Family law, Military/veterans law
Adoption, Alimony & spousal support, Child support, Custody & visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic violence, Paternity, Prenuptial agreements, Marital property, Mediation & collaborative law, Same sex family law, Military divorce
First Admitted: 2001, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://familyally.com/jennifer-r-piper/
Volunteer in St. Louis County Domestic Violence Court as Guardian Ad Litem.
Pro Bono services for low income families as a Guardian Ad Litem.
Special Licenses/Certifications:
Certified Parent Coordinator
Certified Mediator, including Family Law
Certified Guardian Ad Litem
JD, St. Louis University, School of Law, 2001
BA Political Science, University of Missouri, 1998
Verdicts/Settlements:
Ms. Piper has successfully argued in front of the Missouri Appellate Court on several occasions and specifically in the reported case of Brown v. Shannahan, 141 S.W.3d 77 (Mo.App. E.D. 2004). In Brown, Ms. Piper argued, and the Court agreed and established a new holding, that the statute governing relocations of parents and minor children did not apply to cases where the court was making an initial determination of paternity and custody., 2004
Other Outstanding Achievements:
Ms. Piper was named President of the St. Louis County Bar Association and is one of the youngest Presidents the Association has ever had, 2010
St. Louis County Bar Association, Past President, 2011
St. Louis County Bar Association, President, 2010
St. Louis County Bar Association, President Elect, 2009
St. Louis County Bar Association, Treasurer, 2008
St. Louis County Bar Association, Secretary, 2007
St. Louis County Bar Association, Executive Committee, 2006
The Missouri Bar Association Juvenile Courts and Law Committee, Vice-Chair 2011-2012
The Theodore McMillian Inns of Court, Barrister, Inaugural class, 2010
Collaborative Family Law Association
Caring for Kids, Board of Directors, 2010-2013
St. Louis County Law Library, Board of Directors, 2004-2010
Women's Lawyers Association
Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, National Member and Missouri Chapter
Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 in the practice area of Family Law, Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 in the practice area of Family Law, Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 in the practice area of Family Law, 2021
The Best Lawyers in America® 2020, Named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2020 in the practice area of Family Law, 2020
Women's Justice Award, from Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2019, Women's Justice Award, from Missouri Lawyers Weekly 2019, 2019
Reinker, Hamilton & Piper, LLC listed with US News and World Reports Best Law Firms in the area of Family Law for the St. Louis Metro Area 2016-2020, Reinker, Hamilton & Piper, LLC listed with US News and World Reports Best Law Firms in the area of Family Law for the St. Louis Metro Area 2016-2019
Appointed to Special Committee of Missouri Bar Association addressing Juvenile Law and Immigration Issues, Appointed to Special Committee of Missouri Bar Association addressing Juvenile Law and Immigration Issues, 2011
Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Rising Star Up and Coming Lawyer, 2009
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Ranking, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Ranking
Parent Coordinators, Speaker, Parent Coordinators, St. Louis County Bar Association, 2021
What to Expect and How to Support Your Employee Going through a Divorce or Modification, Speaker, What to Expect and How to Support Your Employee Going through a Divorce or Modification, Society Of Human Resource Management, 2019
Going Solo: How to Start Your Own Law Firm, Speaker, Going Solo: How to Start Your Own Law Firm, 2016
Veteran's Benefits in Divorce, Speaker, Veteran's Benefits in Divorce, 2013
Divorce Over 50, Speaker, Divorce Over 50, 2014
Finding and Preserving Electronic Evidence, Admittance and use of Electronic Evidence, Speaker, Finding and Preserving Electronic Evidence, St. Louis County Bar Association, 2010
Office location for Jennifer R. Piper
3 Years Super Lawyers
5 Years Rising Stars
Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2022
Rising Stars: 2010 - 2011, 2013 - 2015
Additional sources of information about Jennifer R. Piper
Website - www.familyally.com…
Facebook - www.facebook.com/familyal…
Attorney resources for Jennifer R. Piper
To: Jennifer R. Piper Super Lawyers: Potential Client Inquiry


When you purchase new, you have the peace of mind knowing that your property is covered by the 2-5-10 year warranty program that is required for all new construction.
Purchasing a pre-sale in rising market can make you money while you wait for construction to complete without the monthly expense of a mortgage payment, property taxes and strata fees. If you buy presale at a time when real estate prices were lower than when the property completes, you can make a nice profit by the time the building is completed. The ROI is why presales are so popular with investors.
You will not have to start making your mortgage payments until the property completes. This will give you more time to save money for the closing costs and any additional down payment you wish to make.
When buying pre-sale condos, you have a seven-day cooling period, during which you can reconsider. Make the best use of this time by hiring a real estate lawyer to go through your contract. If you change your mind, you can take back your deposit without having to pay for any penalty.
Despite the advantages, presale purchases are not for everyone. There are certain things you should keep in mind while purchasing a condo that is still in the blueprint stage. Let's discuss these below.
Build time is extremely important. You have to make sure that the build time suits your plans. If you want to move into your new condo in a month or so, then it is highly unlikely you will find a pre-sale condo, except for "move-in" ready condos. Make sure you inquire with your developer about the build time and keep in mind that delays are common and completion times can change.
You will have to pay 5% GST on top of the purchase price. If applicable, the buyers' lawyer or notary will submit the GST rebate on the purchasers' behalf. Be sure to discuss with your accountant before proceeding with the purchase to find out the tax implications of your purchase.
When it comes to pre-sale condos, down payments are usually 20 percent, whereas in some cases you can but as little as 5% down while purchasing resale condos (although in this case you would require mortgage insurance).
Your condo fee may be low at first, but chances are it will increase over time. After two or three years living in your condo, don't be surprised if your strata increases your monthly fees. Make sure you calculate this in your budget.
Contact us to secure your VIP access to the hottest new presale projects in the Lower Mainland.


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Consulting platform XpertiseNow names CEOs for Asia markets
02 January 2022 Consultancy.asia 2 min. read
Consulting and telco industry veterans Chris Harvey and Robert Jones have been appointed as the respective CEOs for Hong Kong and Singapore by management consulting platform XpertiseNow.
As it continues to pursue expansion, management consulting marketplace XpertiseNow has added a number of fresh experts to its platform, including two new CEOs for branches in Asia; former Deloitte global head of financial services Chris Harvey in Hong Kong, and in Singapore telecom industry veteran Robert Jones, the CEO and founder of business advisory Bluefire, which has offices in Singapore and London.
Co-founded by former Deloitte and PwC partner Fraser Ross together with ex-Telstra International CIO Sundi Balu, respectively CEO and CTO, XpertiseNow launched in Singapore early last year, and has since added branches in Australia, Indonesia and Hong Kong, with the US to officially come online early next year.
A masters-graduate from the University of Oxford, Harvey brings close to three decades of consulting experience to his new role, including eight years between Capgemini and Capco before later landing at Deloitte, where he would spend a decade and a half and serve as global managing partner for financial services. From there, he became Accenture's APAC lead for financial services, before taking on the role of regional CEO for Halkin Cross.
Jones meanwhile comes to his new role with an extensive leadership background in the telecommunications industry in various parts of the world, including most recently as interim vice president of Rakuten Mobile in Singapore and CCO of Netsnapper Technologies in the UK. Prior, he held executive roles at Truphone across Europe, and at Acision in the UK and Malaysia. Since 2015, he has served as the CEO of Bluefire.
"There is no easy way for businesses and specialist consultancies to find each other to collaborate and manage their work together online," said Ross of the XpertiseNow proposition, while citing a consulting market now estimated to be worth $44 billion in the Asia Pacific alone. "Using our unique business model that bridges a gap in the market, XpertiseNow aims to be a key player in the ongoing disruption of the consulting sector."
Meanwhile, former KPMG partner and Capgemini vice president Chris McLaren has been tapped to lead the XpertiseNow's US expansion as country CEO.
Ross: "Being able to attract such high calibre people to help guide the company is a testimony to the opportunity that XpertiseNow represents in a market where businesses are looking for real expertise to help them in their digital transformations. There is a real trend in the market for senior consultants to leave bigger consulting firms so they can do more of what they love – directly advising business leaders."
Alvarez & Marsal installs duo to lead Disputes & Investigations practice Alvarez & Marsal has refreshed the leadership of its Disputes & Investigations practice in Asia, installing a duo as the new co-leaders of the practice.
Delay expert Andrei Soltan rejoins HKA in Singapore HKA, a global consultancy in risk mitigation and dispute resolution, has appointed company returnee Andrei Soltan as Principal in its Asia Pacific business.
FTI Consulting adds duo to corporate finance & restructuring division Global professional services firm FTI Consulting has bolstered its Corporate Finance & Restructuring division in Asia with two senior appointments: Tadashi Yamazaki (Japan) and May Yee Koay (Singapor


Kimpton Hotel Monaco Portland, in Portland, OR, boasts extensive accommodations for visiting groups. This includes 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space with full multimedia and A/V support, catering from the Northwest-inspired Red Star Tavern (including microbrews and a variety of small plates), and even an in-room tiki bar available for small groups looking to get a fun start to the evening.
But its latest addition -- a "Quiet Room" -- can appeal to visitors in a whole new way. This 100-square-foot space is aimed at business travelers looking to take a moment out of a busy day of meetings to meditate, brainstorm, or even roll out a yoga mat (guests can book for 30 minutes at a time from the front desk).
"The idea for a Quiet Room started when we realized that the needs of all meeting goers weren't being met by an available guest room, event space, or business center when they required a moment of privacy," says General Manager Robert Hannigan. "There was a small amount of square footage to work with, but our team put a lot of thought into the layout …Feedback so far has been phenomenal."
Thoughtful, quirky, and memorable -- those traits describe the Quiet Room, and also encapsulate the Pacific Northwest and its events offerings more generally. With a significant amount of exciting developments, it's a better time than ever to visit the cities of Portland and Seattle.
Take, for example, Sentinel, a hotel that offers what it touts as "Thought Provoking Meetings" in its 23,000 square feet of event space, including art-infused meeting rooms and the striking Governor Ballroom. Its parent organization, Provenance Hotels, recently launched a new set of services for guests with pets, including high-quality pet food at the property and a souvenir dog tag -- very quirky and very Portland.
There are currently 15 hotel projects in the works in Portland, which together will add 3,000 new rooms to the city. The biggest of these is the Hyatt Regency Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, which will be breaking ground this summer with an expected completion of late fall 2019.


And the best part of all is that there is nothing simpler than making Deviled Eggs!
Did you know that the concept of the Deviled Eggs began in Ancient Rome? But the official deviled egg name came around 1700s, and the term "deviled" first showed up in print in England in relation to spicy or zesty food.
Okay, while making this dish is very simple, there are a few tricks that you should know.
Make sure the eggs you are going to use, aren't very fresh (not passed the expiration date, of course). I learned that the fresher the egg, the more difficult is to peel after it's boiled. And peeling a pot full of eggs where every one of them disintegrates into chunks can be, to say the least, frustrating. You know what I mean? So get not-so-fresh eggs!
Did you know that brown eggs are not more nutritious than white ones, and they are more expensive because the breed of hens that lay them are larger and require more food!
The night before boiling eggs, prop the carton of eggs on its side in the fridge. This will center the the yolks in the whites. That's right, and I bet you did not know that, because I didn't until very recently! And please secure the carton with a rubber band to keep it from popping open.
Always bring eggs to the room temperature before you start your deviled egg project.
Place the eggs in a single layer in the pot that has a tight fitting cover. Add water to the pan until the eggs are covered by more than 1". Bring the eggs to a rolling boil (not simmer) and immediately remove the pan from the heat, and put on its cover. Turn on the timer and let the eggs slowly cook in hot water - 12 minutes for medium eggs, 17 minutes for large eggs, 19 minutes for extra-large eggs.
Never over-cook eggs. It will result in rubbery whites and adds the dreaded "green sheen" to their yolks.
Once the timer is off, drain the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool.
Now you are ready to peel the eggs, pop the yolks out, put them into the garlic press (yes!) and squeeze the yolks into a bowl. And if you do not have the garlic press handy or pressed in time, then just mash the yolks in a bowl. Finally!
Mix in the bowl the yolks, mayo, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce.
Evenly disperse heaping teaspoons of the yolk mixture into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika.
You probably should get some chickens and then you would have a steady stream of an egg supply!


At Whites Dental, our friendly and professional private dentist offer the highest standards of patient care, ensuring the needs, comfort and satisfaction of our patients are our primary consideration. Our principal dentist, Dr. Chopra, takes great pride in our practice motto "Private dentistry practised ethically".
Our General dentistry treatments include hygienist clean (dental hygiene), emergency dentist, composite (white) fillings, root canal treatments (RCT), crowns, bridges, dentures and extractions.


$22.50 @ the door, and $18. per person for Groups of 10 or more. Contact Hugh's Room at (416) 531-6604. Hugh's Room offers a lovely lunch menu. For more artist and gospel news click on Ken's Gospel page.
Our friend Drew Marshall... pictured here with Amoy Levy, Ken and Ciceal Levy after a gospel matinee at Hugh's Room. Ken has dropped by Drew Marshall's world radio/internet recording studio to chat and sing a few songs on numerous occasions. Drew's most listened to spirtitual talk show is always enjoyable, provocative and definitely worth a listen on your radio, podcast or online. Click on The Drew Marshall Show and then go to Listen to Previous Shows for the download of Ken's last visit on October 26, 2013.
Music Videos... Here's a new one "Oh Lord, I Wonder" from Ken's The Light of Christmas CD. Watch it on Ken's Youtube Channel.


Wooll in a sentence. The word Wooll in example sentences. Wooll dictionary definition. Wooll pronunciation.
The word "wooll" in a example sentences. Learn the definition of wooll and how to use it in a sentence.
How to use wooll in a sentence. Wooll pronunciation.
Mary Jane and I have been wet through once already to-day; we set off in the donkey-carriage for Farringdon, as I wanted to see the improvement Mr. Woolls is making, but we were obliged to turn back before we got there, but not soon enough to avoid a pelter all the way home.
Neither are the Turkie stones and cotton wooll found at Guasco to be forgotten, nor passed ouer in silence.
The haire of these Oxen is likewise said to be like a soft wooll, betweene the course and fine wooll of sheepe: and that they vse them for couerlets, because they are very soft and woolled like sheep: and not so onely, but they make bootes, shooes, targets and other things necessarie of the same.
Within three daies after, those which were sent to Chisca returned, and made report, that the Indians had carried them through a countrie so poore of Maiz, and so rough, and ouer so hie mountaines, that it was impossible for the armie to trauell that way; and that seeing the way grew very long, and that they lingered much, they consulted to returne from a little poore towne, where they saw nothing that was of any profit, and brought an oxe hide, which the Indians gaue them, as thinne as a calues skinne, and the haire like a soft wool, betweene the course and fine wooll of sheepe.
Now, of late, I have found, that Hogs-wooll, of severall colours, makes good grounds; and the wooll of a red Heyfer makes a good body: And Bears wool makes a good ground; so I now work much of them, and it procureth very much sport.
It beats against the window.
I talked of its being bad weather for the hay, and he returned me the comfort of its being much worse for the wheat.
And from the Bay of S. Iulian, from the which to a Cape that lieth South and by West, which wee called Cape Roial, there are 7. leagues, and toward the West southwest side of the saide Cape, there is another that beneath is all craggie, and aboue round.
On the North side of which about halfe a league there lieth a low Iland: that Cape we named The Cape of milke.
Of certaine Ilands that lie betweene Cape Royall, and The Cape of milke.
About two leagues from Cape royall wee sounded and found 20 fadome water, and there is the greatest fishing of Cods that possible may be: for staying for our company, in lesse then an houre we tooke aboue an hundreth of them.


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Anywhere But The Kitchen (Hardcover)
Avroy Shlain
The COBB was created to take you places. Let it take you on a cooking adventure!
With over 40 000 COBB owners in South Africa today, this book is sure to sell well. The versatile, portable COBB cooker was born in rural Africa. From these humble roots, it has become a global superstar. A highlight was being named one of the best inventions of the year by Time magazine in 2001.
The COBB Cooker is freedom. It is not just a braai grill, frying stove or roasting oven. It is all of those, but so much more. It is a portable cooking system that liberates you from the kitchen and gives you the freedom to prepare any dish just about anywhere outdoors – from a suburban garden to the beach or a boat or a campsite somewhere in the wilderness.
Produced by Avroy Shlain, CEO of COBB International and long-time advocator of Anywhere but the Kitchen, in collaboration with South African food editor Anke Roux, who has crafted and curated 50 recipes from around the world to show just how versatile the COBB can be. Use them as a step-by-step guide to producing spectacular dishes without too much fuss, or as a trigger to inspire your own creations
Cook, Eat, Repeat - Ingredients, Recipes And Stories (Hardcover)
Cook, Eat, Repeat is a delicious and delightful combination of recipes intertwined with narrative essays about food, all written in Nigella's engaging and insightful prose. Whether asking 'What is a Recipe?' or declaring 'Death to the Guilty Pleasure', Nigella's wisdom about food and life comes to the fore, with tasty new recipes that readers will want to return to again and again.
'The recipes I write come from my life, my home', says Nigella, and in this book she shares the rhythms and rituals of her kitchen through over fifty new recipes that make the most of her favourite ingredients. Dedicated chapters include 'A is for Anchovy' (a celebration of the bacon of the sea), 'Beetroot and Me', 'A Vegan Feast', a shout out for 'Brown Food', a very relatable 'How To Invite People for Dinner Without Hating Them (or Yourself)', plus new ideas for Christmas.
Within these chapters are recipes for all seasons and tastes: Burnt Onion and Aubergine Dip; Butternut with Chilli, Ginger and Beetroot Yoghurt Sauce; Brown Butter Colcannon; Spaghetti with Chard and Anchovies; Beef Cheeks with Port and Chestnuts; Oxtail Bourguignon; and Wide Noodles with Lamb in Aromatic Broth, to name a few. Those with a sweet tooth will delight in Rhubarb and Custard Trifle; Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake; Rice Pudding Cake; and Cherry and Almond Crumble.
BANTING 7 Day Meal Plans - 100 Favourite Recipes From Over 2 Million Group Members (Paperback)
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Banting has moved on since the Real Meal Revolution, and wow what a success story it is... By watching the detail an estimated millions of KG's have been lost and health has returned to so many.
Rita Venter, (founder), Kim Blom and Natalie Lawson are the darlings of Banting 7 Day Meal Plans Facebook group, spreading love and kindness and in so doing turning lives around.
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The group has over 1,6-million followers, it grew by 100 000 members last month. It has 3M interactions per month. It's the largest nutrition group in the world on Facebook.
I'm Staying - The Unspoken Impact Of The #ImStaying Movement (Paperback)
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In September 2019, Cape Town–based entrepreneur Jarette Petzer posted a video on Facebook. It was an emotional recognition of the difficulties faced by South Africa, as well as a heartfelt plea to nurture everything he loves about this country. Friends suggested that Petzer start a Facebook page to continue the conversation, and #ImStaying was born.
Within weeks, 400 000 South Africans of every race, socio-economic and political background joined the page to tell their stories of everyday life – of beauty, of hardship and the magnificence of their fellow citizens – and to share stories across cultural barriers, which many had never crossed before. By the end of December 2019, the page had more than a million followers, and it continues to grow.
Adhering to the maxim 'Good Thoughts. Good Words. Good Deeds.', #ImStaying is about South Africans creating social cohesion through storytelling – reaching out to each other to inspire real change in the country they love and want to see succeed, and shaping a new future out of a painful past.
This book provides another platform for the diverse voices and stories of the #ImStaying movement, as well as giving an overview of how this uniquely South African group came about and why it's so important.
The Land Wars - The Dispossession Of The Khoisan And AmaXhosa In The Cape Colony (Paperback)
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Perhaps the most explosive issue in South Africa today is the question of land ownership. The central theme in this country's colonial history is the dispossession of indigenous African societies by white settlers, and current calls for land restitution are based on this loss. Yet popular knowledge of the actual process by which Africans were deprived of their land is remarkably sketchy.
This book recounts an important part of this history, describing how the Khoisan and Xhosa people were dispossessed and subjugated from the time that Europeans first arrived until the end of the Cape Frontier Wars (1779–1878).
The Land Wars traces the unfolding hostilities involving Dutch and British colonial authorities, trekboers and settlers, and the San, Khoikhoin, Xhosa, Mfengu and Thembu people – as well as conflicts within these groups. In the process it describes the loss of land by Africans to successive waves of white settlers as the colonial frontier inexorably advanced. The book does not shy away from controversial issues such as war atrocities on both sides, or the expedient decision of some of the indigenous peoples to fight alongside the colonisers rather than against them.
The Land Wars is an epic story, featuring well-known figures such as Ngqika, Lord Charles Somerset and his son, Henry, Andries Stockenström, Hintsa, Harry Smith, Sandile, Maqoma, Bartle Frere and Sarhili, and events such as the arrival of the 1820 Settlers and the Xhosa cattlekilling. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand South Africa's past and present.
Miracle Men - How Rassie's Springboks Won The World Cup (Paperback)
Lloyd Burnard 2
The story of the Springboks 2019 Rugby World Cup victory is one of the most inspiring in South African sporting history.
It is about how two men – coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi – led a team of warriors into battle and conquered the world when inequality and division are still undeniable realities in South African society. When the Boks won the 2007 World Cup final, they did so with 20 white players in their match-day squad of 22.
In 2019, there were five black Africans in their starting line-up for the Yokohama final and the images of Kolisi lifting the Webb Ellis Cup will be replayed forever.
None of this seemed possible just two years ago when the Boks had reached an all-time low. They had slipped to No 7 in the world and had lost the faith of the rugby-loving public. Erasmus came in with just 18 months to prepare for the competition.
Sports writer Lloyd Burnard takes the reader on a thrilling journey from the time when no-one gave the Boks a chance of winning, to the delirious victory tour. He covers the key roles played by Erasmus and Kolisi, and their special relationship. There are ups and downs en route to victory: the first signs of self-belief when they beat the All Blacks in Wellington, Kolisi's injury, the fall of Aphiwe Dyantyi when he was caught with banned substances in his system, and the Langebaan incident involving Eben Etzebeth that threatened to derail the team.
Braaibroodjies And Burgers (Paperback)
Jan Braai
It was predicted that when Jan Braai's first book, Fireworks, was released in 2012 that the book would become a staple classic in the South African cooking canon. Who could have guessed that Jan and his books would become world-renowned for braai brilliance.
With the rising popularity of that quintessential South African braai accompaniment, the humble braaibroodjie, Jan decided that it was time to focus on what is more than a cheese and tomato toastie and highlight the extraordinary meals you can braai with bread. It's helped that the world is no longer so kak-scared of eating bread!
Find delicious chicken, beef, vegetarian and vegan braaibroodjie and burger recipes that will keep your family coming back for more!
My Best Worst Year - A Breast Cancer Story (Paperback)
Alison Tucker
"Alison, I've got bad news."
The voice of the pathologist at the other end of the telephone confirmed for Alison Tucker the news no woman ever wants to hear: she had breast cancer. Once the shock had settled, Alison decided that she would take charge. Not only would she take ownership of the dreaded disease, but she would do so with a positive mindset and prepare herself as best she could for what was to come. She did detailed research and paid close heed to what she was told by others who had walked the path before her. As she navigated her way through surgery and the chemotherapy and radiotherapy that followed, Alison's determination paid off. Not only did she make new friends, but she learnt valuable life lessons too: acceptance of the illness for what it was, the amazing impact of ongoing advances in medical science, and the importance of being able to ask for – and receive – help.
In My Best Worst Year – A Breast Cancer Story, Alison gives us an authentic account of her experience, offering insights and advice for others who might one day face the same diagnosis. You will accompany her on her highs, empathise with her lows, and be amused by humorous anecdotes along the way. Through the generous support of family and friends, she has amassed a collection of practical tips for both patients and supporters which she shares with open-hearted honesty:
What to take to chemotherapy sessions
What to look for when choosing a wig
What side effects a person can expect when having the various types of cancer treatment
What to say, and what not to say, to a cancer patient
How to remove stress from a cancer patient's life
What kind of gifts and gestures are most appreciated
Contrary to Alison's expectations, her year of treatment turned out to be her best worst year. By telling her story, she underlines the importance of a positive attitude and hopes to show that a person can still lead a productive and enjoyable life even after being diagnosed with cancer.
Super Natural - Over 130 Plant-Based Recipes (Hardcover)
Super Natural pivots around an abundance of vegetables and natural, whole foods, celebrating seasonal produce, good fats and whole grains, pulses and legumes, and foods that are almost entirely free of refined carbohydrates and sugars.
Best of all, the recipes are accessible, easy, budget friendly, beautiful and delicious. And for Sarah Graham's loyal army of fans, Super Natural is a guide to living well and eating mindfully - a continuum of her highly popular cookbook Wholesome, which is
heading towards its fifth printing.
Besides the health benefits of eating more vegetables and, ultimately, fewer animal products, Sarah also has a more altruistic motive, that of caring for our planet and being more aware of where our food comes from and how our eating impacts our world.
Life Simplified - A Transformational Book (Paperback)
Nianell
In Nianell's darkest moment she discovered that she was never truly alone. Just before she wanted to take a leap out of this life, a voice within her said: 'Do you really think you would have chosen this life, if this was it?'
All that I had learned from the wonderful teachers I'd had in my life popped into my mind in that moment.
Their journeys, their struggles, their failures, their pain, their successes, their teachings. If they did not have the courage to share their stories with us, and what they have learned from them, we would all still be fumbling around in the dark. What I learned from them saved my life. I do what I do because I know how easy it is to forget who you are, how easy it is to forget your worth, and how easy it is to miss out on living a magnificent life.
I'm here to remind you, in Life Simplified, that you are love. You chose this life to learn how to love, and how to allow yourself to be loved. By reminding you, I remind myself.
The Rise And Fall Of The ANC Youth League (Paperback)
Rebone Tau
For most of its existence, the ANC Youth League has played a powerful role in the politics of the ANC, and therefore of South Africa. This book tells the history of the ANC Youth League, from its formation in 1944 to the present day.
The book explores the radicalising role played by its early leaders, such as Nelson Mandela, Walter Sisulu and O.R. Tambo; the formation of the ANC Youth and Students Section in exile, first led by Thabo Mbeki; the return from exile in the 1990s and the leadership of Peter Mokaba; the controversies around the appointment of Julius Malema and his subsequent sacking; and the absence of Youth League leadership in the #FeesMustFall movement and current South African politics. Finally, the book considers the role that the Youth League should play in the future.
This is a fascinating glimpse into a vital and volatile institution in South African politics.
The Lie Of 1652 - A Decolonised History Of Land (Paperback)
Patric Mellet 2
In The Lie of 1652, influential blogger and history activist Mellet retells and debunks established precolonial and colonial land dispossession history. He provides a radically new, fresh perspective on South African history and highlights 176 years of San/Khoi colonial resistance.
Contextualising the cultural mix of the Cape, he recounts the history of forced and voluntary migration to the Cape by Africans, Indians, Southeast Asians, Europeans and the African Diaspora in a new way.
This provocative, novel perspective on 'Colouredness' also provides a highly topical new look at the burning issue of land, and how it was lost.
The Rise Or Fall Of South Africa (Paperback)
Frans Cronje
Will South Africa rise from Zuma's lost decade and turn into an influential global economic powerhouse in the 2020s and 2030s? Or will the country and its government continue down the path of state capture, corrupt leadership and economic downturn?
In this incisive book the country's foremost scenario planner and bestselling author analyses where we are at, predicts where we are headed and tells you what steps to take to make sure you and your family are well prepared for South Africa's future.
Disruption Amplified - Reset, Rewire, Reimagine Everything (Paperback)
Abdullah Verachia
The world has entered a period of accelerated change. This has everything to do with the disruptive events of 2020, the cognitive rewiring which each of us is going through, and the profound macro shifts reshaping the world as we know it.
We are living through an unprecedented period of rapid and pervasive transition. Every aspect of our reality is shifting, from how we work and play, to how we educate our children and care for the health and wellbeing of our families, ourselves and our neighbours. How does this affect the future of strong, dominant sectors such as tourism and travel, consumer, retail, property, education, health, automotive and financial services, among others?
Can we rewire these and other sectors for a new reality?
Do we even have the wherewithal to reimagine the future?
How do we start the process of pressing the reset button?
Can we reimagine the world we live in and take proactive steps to play a part in it?
Do we have the tools to shift our business strategies?
Are we primed to take advantage of the opportunities on offer?
Can we sidestep our fear of the unknown and open our minds to exciting new possibilities?
Transport yourself into the future with global future strategist, speaker and disruptor Abdullah Verachia as he leads you through the fundamental shifts taking place at every level and how these will reshape the world as we know it. Envisage a new reality, new cross-border opportunities and new avenues for personal and business growth.
Unlock key insights revealed in Disruption Amplified that will inspire your own rethinking during this remarkable and transformative time, and step boldly into a new tomorrow.
Get Me To 21 - The Jenna Lowe Story (Paperback)
Gabi Lowe
After an extraordinary four-year battle, Gabi Lowe lost her beautiful, talented 20-year-old daughter, Jenna Lowe, on 8 June 2015 to pulmonary arterial hypertension, a rare degenerative lung disease, following a double lung transplant.
Jenna was young, bright and articulate. She was LEAD SA's Youth Hero of the Year in 2015. Her death was mourned by thousands of people whose lives she had touched. During her short but full life, Jenna and the Lowe family raised much-needed awareness around this rare and devastating disease, highlighting the dire need for access to medication and organ donors locally. Although desperately ill, Jenna became the face for organ donation in South Africa through the hugely successful #GetMeTo21 campaign in which she invited all South Africans to attend her twenty-first birthday celebration by clicking on a link to become an organ donor. Tragically, Jenna died four months before reaching her milestone.
Brilliantly written, riveting in all its terrible truth and pain, in this brutally honest memoir Gabi Lowe shares her family's desperate fight to save Jenna's life. Get Me to 21 will inspire us to believe that the ability to face even the darkest, and most unimaginable, lives deep within us all.
Braaibroodjies En Burgers (Afrikaans, Paperback)
Jan Braai 1
Wie sou kon raai dat Jan en sy boeke wêreldbekend sou word vir braai! Die braaikoning is terug met 'n splinternuwe boek en dié keer ondergaan die nederige braaibroodjie 'n gedaantewisseling of twee. Vind liplekker hoender-, beesvleis-, vegetariese en veganistiese braaibroodjie- en burgerresepte wat jou gesin sal laat terugkom vir nog! En moenie dink Jan het van die suikertande vergeet nie, die boek bevat alles van soet tot sout, alles oor die vuur – dis mos nou lekker!
The Power Of Purpose - How To Obliterate Obstacles And Triumph Over Impossible Adversity (Paperback)
As Die Cape Flats Kon Praat - Green Eyes En Ander Stories (Paperback)
Brian Fredericks
Brian Fredericks, 'n aangrypende nuwe stem, skryf met nege kortverhale 'n wêreld oop in die Cape Flats.
Hy werp lig op 'n komplekse wêreld waar die grens tussen reg en verkeerd heeltyd verskuiwe, maar bowenal het hy 'n sonderlinge insig in die feilbaarheid maar ook die broosheid van menswees. Karakters kry lewe op papier, en maak jou opnuut kyk na die wêreld om jou en in jou.
Met dié bundel kortverhale vestig Fredericks hom as baanbreker in die Afrikaanse kortkuns.
Beyond The Secret Elephants - On Mystery, Elephants And Discovery (Paperback)
Gareth Patterson
Beyond The Secret Elephants is the continuing story of Gareth Patterson's almost two decades of research into the secretive Knysna elephants. Significantly, however, it also reveals his startling discovery of a much more mysterious being than the elephants – a relict hominoid known to the indigenous forest people as the Otang.
Gareth had long heard about the existence of the otang from the local people but he mentioned it only briefly in The Secret Elephants, focusing instead on his rediscovery of the Knysna elephants and their survival against the odds. He was reluctant to blur the story of the elephants with his findings about the otang. That is, until now. The possible existence of relict hominoids is today gaining momentum worldwide with ongoing research into Bigfoot in North America, the Yeti in the Himalayas and the Orang Pendek in Sumatra. Eminent conservationists and scientists – among them Dr Jane Goodall, Dr George Schaller and Professor Jeff Meldrum – have publicly stated that they are open-minded about the possible existence of these cryptid beings.
In the course of his unannounced research into the otang Gareth heard many accounts – mostly spontaneous and unprompted – of otang sightings by others in the area over a number of years. These accounts, documented in the book, are astonishingly consistent both in the descriptions of the otang and in the shocked reactions of the individuals who saw them.
Gareth Patterson's work supports the increasing realisation that humankind still has much to learn about the natural world and the mysteries it holds. The possibility that we may be sharing our world with other as yet unidentified hominoids is today being viewed as something that should not be discounted. And as humankind, we need to reassess our role and our responsibility towards all forms of life that coexist with us on planet Earth.
A Childhood Made Up - Living With My Mother's Madness (Paperback)
Brent Meersman
Brent Meersman's memoir of a humble yet eccentric upbringing in a Milnerton, Cape Town, flat in the 1970's and 1980's reads as a stirring eulogy to his schizophrenic mother, yet also as a vivid snapshot in time.
His adoring mother, a horse-loving artist, received only rudimentary treatment and Brent, his brother and father had to look to each other for support. His father battled alcoholism and unemployment, at one point taking the whole family to Belgium, where he had found work, only for them to return a year later, defeated. Traversing a home environment constantly on high alert for something to go wrong, waiting for his mother's fragile mental stability to shatter, not finding support in his father, whose drinking and absences from home took a punishing toll on the family, bred in the author an almost heroic resilience.
This delicate yet brutal memoir, filled with wry humour, will resonate with many readers.
Nipple Caps & G-Strings - A Bare All Memoir (Paperback)
Gigi Gigi
Born Perlé van Schalkwyk, into a strict Jehovah Witness family, after studying drama at Stellenbosch University, Perlé quickly realises that acting is not going to buy her that house on the hill. And so erotic dancing and stripping becomes her modus operandi and GiGi is born.
Tales of drugs, murder and porn lace her fascinating life, along with stories of courage and cunning in the sexist underworld. GiGi is a true survivor. Ultimately, this bare all memoir will both titillate and inspire.
Plate (Hardcover)
Marlene van der Westhuizen
The recipes in this book can be used every day of the week for that one main course we cook daily, whether we're cooking for the family or entertaining our friends. Divided into just three chapters – Meat, Poultry and Seafood – the recipes range from well-known classics to modern dishes, many with a Continental influence. All are prepared with the author's flair for home-cooked, hearty and delicious meals.
Plate would make the perfect house-warming gift for those relatively inexperienced in the kitchen, but even seasoned cooks will find inspiration.
Financial Freedom Through Property - A Step-By-Step Guide To Wealth Creation (Paperback)
Laurens Boel
A step-by-step, practical guide on how to purchase your first investment property, written in easy-to-understand, conversational language that explains complex concepts simply.
Most people believe that property is a great investment, but that in order to get into property you need money, contacts and experience. When you only see the barriers to entry, you tend to give up before you even try. Property investment expert Laurens Boel believes that with the right knowledge anyone can make money in property, regardless of the resources available to them.
Financial Freedom Through Property is filled with practical tips, insider secrets and case studies. It explains the risks and rewards of property investing, how to make the right offer on property deals, raise capital, contract the right team, negotiate win-win scenarios, utilise innovative PropTech, find discounted properties and enjoy positive cash flows from day one. It also tells the story of how the author became one of the top property investors in South Africa – after being retrenched and going broke.
Financial Freedom Through Property is an inspirational book for those who want to create a better financial future for themselves. You don't need to be a property mogul to make money on the property market – all you need is the willingness and the time to learn how to do it.
Cape Mediterranean - The Way We Love To Eat (Hardcover)
Ilse van der Merwe
Cape Mediterranean food/cooking is a South African style of cooking and entertaining influenced by one of the oldest and arguably also the healthiest cuisines in the world. It has developed naturally from within the Western Cape due to its Mediterranean climate and the abundance of classic Mediterranean-style local produce.
This book features more than 75 delectable recipes, from breads, dips and tapas, to lavish salads, succulent roasts, freshly made pastas and heavenly desserts. The recipes bring seasonal produce to the fore and the balance of dishes and ease of preparation will have you inviting friends and family over in no time to share in this veritable bounty.
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Gozalandia Waterfall…If You Can Find It, You'll Love it!
Road trips are often an adventure. You can discover great places, and have interesting experiences along the way to your intended destination. This is our road trip to Gozalandia waterfall in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico.
We leave San Juan bright and early, the whole family packed into the car like sardines. Happy ones, though. We have food and music and a sense of adventure. Our nephew and his girlfriend are in the car in front of us, leading the way. Somehow things go awry west of Arecibo. We should be heading inland towards San Sebastian, but we seem to be going somewhere else. We follow along until we realize that we are definitely lost. But where we are lost is amazing. We have somehow ended up in Bosque Estatal De Guajataca, a beautiful forest with a tiny winding road leading through the trees. We even find a tower to climb to further enjoy the view. Our poor young tour guides are getting stressed, but they shouldn't be. This was worth getting lost for!
We eventually find ourselves on a familiar road and make it to San Sebastian and Gozalandia Waterfall. There is a parking lot where we pay $5 to park. We grab our towels and cooler full of beer and snacks and make our way down the decidedly treacherous trail to the bottom of the falls. It is muddy, steep and slippery, but manageable. It's worth all the effort. The waterfall is beautiful, maybe 50 to 60 feet high, and cascades down over the rocks, creating hidden caves. It doesn't take us long to drop our gear and jump into the cool water. We scramble up the rocks on the left of the waterfall and creep behind the pounding water. It's very thrilling. From there, we watch as the bravest people jump from high up on the wall into the pool. Exploring the area, we find a small cave to the right of the falls that we can swim into. It's small, only big enough for a few people at a time. I can't convince some of our group to try; it just looks too scary. It isn't a long swim to the air pocket inside, though. I'm able to grab my daughter's hand and pull her into me. It's a day of fun swimming, jumping and exploring.
We find out later that there is actually another waterfall farther upstream, but by then everyone is too tired to explore. Apparently there is a rope you can use to swing out into the deep pool. Next time!
There are a lot of hiking trails and caves to explore in Bosque Estatal de Guajataca. That is next on my list when we visit again. If you are going out to Gozalandia, though, you may want to do a little research and make a day of it.
Bring snacks and drinks, as there is nothing at the falls. I don't go anywhere without my Olympus Stylus Tough Camera, as it is water proof and shock proof. That makes it perfect for these kinds of adventures.
It is! Puerto Rico has lots of hidden treasures like it.


Organic Chemistry for Babies is a light-hearted introduction to some concepts of organic chemistry, aimed at toddlers (and their parents). It's part of a series that features topics ranging from quantum physics and general relativity to evolution and neural networks. The book starts out with a very simple analogy of atom connectivity and valence using different coloured balls – each type of ball can stick to a different number of other balls. While this is very clear and well explained, I found it mildly irritating that the colours used ignore the established conventions – using red for carbon, yellow for nitrogen, green for oxygen and blue for hydrogen. I can see that using bright colours will be attractive to young children, but it erects barriers to linking the book with the next steps in learning about chemistry, such as molecular model-building toys.
The book makes the link between the initial 'balls' model and atoms quite well, but then jumps directly to using skeletal structures of some quite complex molecules. Admittedly, those molecules are related to their everyday applications – for example aspirin as a medicine and vanillin for its scent – but it still feels like quite a big jump to expect a toddler to follow from the relatively simple idea of connecting different coloured balls to interpreting complex structures. I was also slightly disappointed that the ingenious cover graphic – using dummies arranged in the shape of a benzene molecule, was not reflected anywhere within the book.
That said, the pictures are bright and engaging, and my 15-month old certainly enjoys turning the pages and looking at them. Overall, the book feels a little more like something that geeky parents (myself included) would get for their kids, mostly for their own entertainment rather than any real attempt to teach the child about chemistry. And there's absolutely nothing wrong with that.


It is evident that a gamut of builders entrenched in the Indian construction space have been harnessing the potency of emerging technologies to accomplish construction projects with incredible facets, since the last decade. Regardless of the exorbitant execution costs and delayed statutory approvals entangling the high-rise construction realm in India, Mangalore-based Westline Builders Pvt. Ltd. silhouettes as a pioneering property development company that creates premium living, working, lifestyle and leisure spaces including both high & low-rises at reasonable prices. Breathing the mission of exceeding customers' expectations, Westline Builders facilitated unparalleled customer care through its innovative projects built over the strains of finer quality, meticulous details and flawlessness.
The people of this firm hold a strong business attitude that entails taking adequate care of not just customers but all stakeholders, employees as well as the society in order to achieve success even in the long run. Endeavouring to contribute to a better real estate industry, Westline has terminated multiple projects engraving its professional mark on Mangalore's residential and commercial landscape and is currently working on the construction of the tallest residential skyscraper in South India – 'Westline Signature' dubbed as 'The Pride of Mangalore'.
Back in 2012, Nasir Mohideen (Managing Director)laid the foundation for Westline Group, the family organisation of Westline Builders which has now evolved into numerous verticals, including Property Development, Infrastructure, Aqua Culture and Pharmaceuticals. On the property development front, residential and commercial spaces sprawling up to one million square feet of area has been endeavoured in just six years.
Experience the brilliance of Westline Builders spear headed by Mr. Nasir Mohideen in creating exceptionally good properties in India by looking into the following snippets of an exclusive conversation of Nasir with CEO Insights.
Kindly provide a gist about yourself and your inspirations that propelled you to set up Westline Group.
Hailing from Mangalore, I spent my early days of childhood in Chikmagalur as my father was a farmer and owned a coffee estate in the district. I moved over to Brisbane, Australia to pursue my Masters in Information Technology. Later bagged a job as an ICT consultant at Comtel, Siemens Australia.
" The people of this firm hold a strong business attitude that entails taking adequate care of not just customers but all stakeholders, employees as well as the society"
Post working in Australia across several segments of the IT industry for nine years, the family attachment brought me back to India in 2008. Immediately upon my arrival I helped in rebuilding extended family business in Mangalore for first four years. It was in 2012, I took a firm decision of coming out and establishing Westline Group at Mangalore to seamlessly unveil real properties that can raise the bar of living time after time.
Could you elucidate about the inception story of Westline Signature?
Uncontaminated passion as well as strong motives to break the conformist approach and implement modern methodologies in building development enkindled me towards undertaking this massive project. Today Westline Signature has been christened as the 'Southern Skyscorcher'. Besides striving to replicate the tallest and largest structural developments of the world ensconced in Dubai across South India, this project was our first step towards the pursuit of creating high-rises that can exemplify the international style of living.
Once we received all approvals from various statutory bodies, we commenced the project construction from mid May, 2017 and envisage completing it by the end of 2021. We foresee no stretching as it is oriented on Aluminium Formwork system; the fastest approach to a modern skyscraper construction. When we came to market with the plans of this enormously beautiful edifice; in no time, people from Mangalore as well as those from Mangalore nestled in Gulf countries acknowledged this project with affirmative responses and appreciations. This has put us on a positive foot forward and we envisage to build much more in landmarks in similar line in the near future.
What are the distinctive features about Westline Signature that demarcates it from similar other skyscrapers?
Westline Signature is an ultra modern, sophisticated, self- sustainable and total environmental friendly building. This project is registered for Platinum Pre-Certification from Indian Green Building council. The project boasts of state-of-the-art waste handling systems, the Membrane Sewerage Treatment Plants with just 3 to 5 percent of estimated water loss. Westline Signature is expected to save around 60 percent of electricity through improvements in energy design including the introduction of central cir conditioning, central hot water system, energy efficient fittings and in-house generation of power besides recycling 95 percent of water and utilising 100 percent of organic waste. The joineries are made completely of teak, and the glazings are floor to ceiling and wall to wall giving a panoramic views of the Arabian Sea and the city.
Moreover, this skyscraper has been designed with spacious luxury amenities like mini theatre, indoor games, library, spa, sauna, steam, yoga & aerobics room, ayurvedic massage room, hi-tech gym, ground fitness, cycling track, jogging track, roof top infinity pool, heated open-air Jacuzzi, two transparent glass lifts akin to those in the Emirate towers of Dubai and many more.
How do you visualize the designs of future Indian construction industry? Also, what are your upcoming projects?
Trusting that passion of any individual always bestows him/her with a good product and monetary gains are just its spinoff, I envisage both the developers and buyers of the upcoming generations to be ready to expend more on creation of extraordinary edifices across India like the kind in most of the developed countries. We have the resources for extraordinary designs; it's just that the Government should promote such ideas and designs and people should accept and accomodate such move.
Besides our ongoing projects – Signature-Nanthoor, we have Fairmont-Kadri, Skydale- Bikkarnakatte and Jeppu Medicity as ongoing projects. We have Mall of Kasargod, Serenity-Bikkarnakatte, Sarovar-Kottara Chowki and many others set currently in the pipeline for Westline Builders.
Recognised for exceptional contribution towards the conception and design of a modern era skyscraper in South India, Nasir excels as the backbone of Westline Builders in forging real properties through extreme hard work and attention to details.


The Celtics were quite happy to have Marcus Smart in uniform Monday night against Miami. "Fortunate" might be a better word.
There was great concern Smart would be suspended for one or more games after he charged at the Hawks' DeAndre Bembry after receiving his second technical foul Saturday night in Atlanta. Smart had to be restrained by Celtic players and team personnel.
Brad Stevens was fairly brief on the matter before Smart had six points, three rebounds and four assists and was a plus-16 in the 107-99 win over the Heat.
Smart similarly was short when the subject was raised.
Topic 1 in these parts is, of course, the Patriots, and Stevens acknowledged he was glued to his TV for Sunday's AFC title win over Kansas City.
Stevens was jokingly asked about his foresight in naming his son Brady, something that happened when he was still coaching at Butler.
As he did during the Red Sox' run to their World Series title, he said he would use the Pats for teaching moments.
Even Miami coach Erik Spoelstra was impressed.
"You can't even write a script for that," he said. "You get into the last two minutes and watch greatness and excellence like that, it seems like you're watching a rerun to a movie under the highest stakes, pressure, all those things. I just enjoyed watching the sideline when they showed a picture of (Tom Brady) and it just looked like he was Buddha on the mountaintop in Zen getting ready for his next push.
Stevens, by the way, is hoping to avoid a situation like last year when Philly guys Marcus Morris and assistant coach Jerome Allen were wearing their team's gear to games and practices in the days leading up to the Super Bowl.
Robert Williams has been the odd man out now that Aron Baynes has returned from injury. He was inactive again Monday night.