Oumuamua is the first interstellar space rock that flew through our Solar System recently. Many speculations on what it might be have come out since Oumuamua entered our planetary system in 2017. More recently, Avi Loeb, the head of Harvard University's astronomy department, theorized the possibility that Oumuamua might be an alien space probe. His statement created a massive buzz on the Internet, some conspiracy theorists adopting Loeb's theories, while other scientists smiling when heard the hypothesis.
However, Avi Loeb is not going to change his mind, and it even revealed new evidence that Oumuamua in an alien space probe during a recent interview with Chicago Tribune.
"Considering an artificial origin, one possibility is that Oumuamua is a light sail, floating in interstellar space as debris from advanced technological equipment," Avi Loeb wrote, along with his co-worker Shmuel Bialy, in a recent paper the two published in Astrophysical Journal Letters in November 2018.
As the Chicago Tribune reported, before the interview Loeb was working on a calculation, an equation. He admitted that his upon something big that would be new evidence that Oumuamua is an alien space probe. Most likely, he would reveal that proof somewhen. Besides, Avi Loeb also said that the images depicting Oumuamua as a potato-shaped rock are all wrong.
Many scientists came out calling Avi Loeb nuts or sensationalist. However, Avi Loeb came out, at his turn, with some proofs that Oumuamua is not a rock, as researchers commonly accept it. According to Loeb, Oumuamua is a very long object and only 1-mm thick, so it could not be debris of a comet. Therefore, he said, Oumuamua might be so light that the sunlight is sending it away from our Solar System. And what would that be if not an alien space probe, as Loeb thinks?
"Many people expected once there would be this publicity, I would back down. If someone shows me evidence to the contrary, I will immediately back down," said Loeb. "It changes your perception on reality, just knowing that we're not alone. We are fighting on borders, on resources. It would make us feel part of planet Earth as a civilization rather than individual countries voting on Brexit," he added.


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Saints cancel offseason program
Brett Martel
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Saints have canceled their offseason program because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and informed players they will not be required to report to club headquarters until training camp — whenever that may be.
Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said coach Sean Payton informed players of the decision on Wednesday, adding that the club will remain in regular communication with players between now and the opening of training camp.
"We're going to have some things that we talk to them about," Loomis said, adding that Payton's message to players was essentially, "Pay attention to your family. Pay attention to keeping yourself and your family safe. Abide by the orders of each of the states that you're in. We'll handle the rest of it. Get yourself in shape and then when we're able to get together we'll move on and have a great training camp and a great season."
The Saints decision comes as leaders in some states have begun to relax, or discuss relaxing, stay-at-home orders that have caused widespread economic hardship Louisiana, with a population of about 4.65 million, has seen the coronavirus take a relatively high toll in the state.
Louisiana's Department of Health reported Wednesday there were more than 25,000 coronavirus cases in the state, with 1,473 people having died from the virus. However, Louisiana also has begin seeing a gradual drop in hospitalizations..
Loomis said the team still would conduct various meetings with players online, but would not use "virtual" drills to conduct anything that would require physical exertion.
"We'll have some stuff that guys will participate in," Loomis said. "We're not going to be doing virtual workouts and things like that. We want to make sure guys are focused on their families and safety. Look, we have a lot of guys we have great faith and trust in in terms of being in shape when we do get going in training camp."
While the Saints' decision means fewer opportunities to run or walk through plays being installed for the coming season, and fewer chances for teammates to work on communication and chemistry on the field, New Orleans could be as well-equipped to adjust as any team.
Payton has been the coach and his offensive system has been in place since 2006. Dennis Allen has served as defensive coordinator since he replace Rob Ryan during the 2015 season. The Saints' past three playoff teams also have most regulars coming back, led by 41-year-old quarterback Drew Brees, entering his 15th season with the club.
"It is a bit of an advantage if you have the same coaching staff, you haven't had a lot of changes on your coaching staff, you have a core group of players that are the same and a system that we've had here for 14 years," Loomis said. "I probably would feel a little differently if we did have a lot of changes on our roster and our coaching staff, but we're fortunate that we don't."
Loomis likened this offseason to that of 2011, when strife between the league and player's union led to a lockout that wiped out all teams' offseason programs before it was resolved in time for training camp.
"We able to hit the ground running at the end of that period," Loomis said, alluding to numerous NFL offensive records set that season and a 13-3 regular season record that ties for the best in franchise history.
What remains in question is when training camp will start.
"We don't know what the future holds. We're going to plan as if we're going to have our normal training camp but we don't know."

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My name is Jerry Jolliff and I died on February 3rd, 2009. No warning, no pain, felt a little warm–that's it. I went down for the count–let me digress. My girlfriend and I were taking a vegetable gardening course at Campbell Community Center in Campbell, California. I went outside for a smoke and a drink of water, came in, sat down, and lights out. 9-1-1 was called, but God couldn't wait; so he sent me an angel named Kelly Hall who was disguised that night as a lifeguard at the swimming pool. She started administering CPR at once. Then God' s second angel, James Martinez, a man angel, came in with a fully charged AED. He hooked me up and "charged" me two or three times until my heart kicked back on.
After a week of hundreds of people singing "whistle while you work," I was recuperating from two bypasses, and two stents and my girlfriend who as of this writing is my wife (I blame it all on the morphine).
But seriously, without Kelly and James' intervention on my behalf, and their quick action, I would not be enjoying the married life, and going back to work, and able to tell my story!
I believe in heroes and angels. I know two of them.
Jerry Jolliff and his wife Nancy are members of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the SCAA.


Astrology- Soulful Healing, understanding and growth.
Our Solar Return and Transits- is the year in review ( what is going on now)This is where the healing growth takes place ..right here in the now.
Our Personal Natal/ Birth chart (Personology) Is the discovery of you....and why. This is what the stars say about who we are...and why it is the way we are. I can make it so easy for you to understand - even for those astrology dummies out there. I will break it all down for you...your houses, the meanings of the signs and planets.
When I do Astrology it is all about soulful healing and growth. Spirit also often guides me in areas through the astrology. This is simply how Spirit is helping me to see hidden areas that can be helpful for personal healing as well as spiritual growth and maturity. This is why I often will point out areas of astrology that other astrologers may not speak about. I will go over with you at the time of our meeting as much in detail as possible. The details make all the difference for understanding the soulful healing set for you as well as the challenges.
Please understand all appointments being done on skype or over the telephone, to at the very least last a hour and a half to not possibly even two hours.( Telephone meetings only within the USA) Unless you would prefer to only have your charts emailed to you.
Furthermore, you can then make comparisons between the solar return chart and your birthday chart to find out whether this year will be especially favorable or unfavorable for you , particularly in certain areas. As well with the sky's movement charting the rest of the years movement. You can plan your year more clearly.
 This will include your Natal Portrait, your Personology wheel, your Solar wheel , and the complete interpretation of all.
By Receive your Personology , your Natal Portrait. This is your Precision approach to charting your life, Career and Relationships. Understanding the secret language of your personal birthday.
I will go over with you , your personal wheel. As well as break it down for you to understand how it helps you personally. Understanding your personal place with how the numbers match up with our ever changing universe. How the Planets and you are actually working together, how the planets effects your personality and so forth on into your actual life in many ways.
I set most of my skype and telephone meetings for Sundays, Mondays and Tuesdays . I also ask for this time because I will need to contact you first and set up the dates and times. I will need to receive your date of birth, place of birth and time of birth, from you.. I must contact you first before I can create the chart for you. Again, To do this I will need to get your birth date, birth place and time of birth.
Please understand all three will be needed to give you the most details. However without all thee it can still be done..just not as detailed.
So I will contact you through the email you provided at purchase.


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Senator reveals who he voted for in Democratic primary
At a debate yesterday in Poughkeepsie, Republican Senate candidate Sue Serino asked Sen.
Senator reveals who he voted for in Democratic primary At a debate yesterday in Poughkeepsie, Republican Senate candidate Sue Serino asked Sen. Check out this story on lohud.com: http://lohud.us/1w96Ao5
Westchester Published 2:28 p.m. ET Oct. 15, 2014
Interesting question, considering that liberal Democrat Zephyr Teachout won the county and most of the eastern half of the state against Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Sept. 9 primary.
And the intrigue grew from Gipson's answer: He wouldn't say, saying it's a private matter, according to a tweet from Daily Freeman reporter Patricia Doxsey.
Asked about the exchange today, Gipson said in a statement who he voted for. He voted for Cuomo.
"I believe that voting is a private matter and that this privacy should be protected," Gipson said.
"But, I want to be clear that I voted for Governor Cuomo in the Democratic primary and will continue to stand with the governor as we work together to tackle the issues facing Hudson Valley families and businesses such as reducing property taxes and passing the Women's Equality Act."
Gipson is seeking a second term in one of the most hotly contested races in the state in a district that stretches across Putnam and Dutchess counties.
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Another shot taken from a (slow) moving train near Micheldever, this time looking towards the South Downs. I was after the sunrise; but I like the line of telegraph poles adding an industrial aspect to the landscape.
This entry was posted in Commuting in pictures and tagged communting in pictures, Hampshire, Sunrise, trains on November 9, 2014 by Lyn Whitfield.
This entry was posted in Commuting in pictures and tagged commuting in pictures, station, trains, Winchester on January 22, 2014 by Lyn Whitfield.
A serendipitous shot with the phone. Two passengers reflected in the window of a train, turned into a mirror by a passing carriage.
This entry was posted in Commuting in pictures and tagged commuting in pictures, Newspaper, trains on January 17, 2014 by Lyn Whitfield.


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BHYRX
Class K Class R Institutional Investor A Investor C Investor C1 Service
NAV as of Jul 16, 2019 $7.65
52 WK: 7.09 - 7.69
1 Day NAV Change as of Jul 16, 2019 0.01 (0.13%)
NAV Total Return as of Jul 16, 2019 YTD: 10.34% YTD (year to date) is a period, starting from the beginning of the current calendar year, and continuing up to the prior day's close.
Morningstar Rating
Overall Morningstar Rating for High Yield Bond Fund as of Jun 30, 2019 rated against 610 High Yield Bond Funds.
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Silver medal. Fewer than 10% of US open-end funds hold medalist ratings. (Effective Oct 16, 2018)
Balancing income and risk in High Yield
The BlackRock High Yield Bond Fund has helped investors achieve high levels of income and capital appreciation with a disciplined, research-intensive investment process.
A SOURCE OF HIGH INCOME
High yield bonds have historically provided higher levels of income than core bonds*
FLEXIBILITY FOR CHANGING MARKETS
The fund has prudently balanced income, risk and return through diverse markets
PROVEN RECORD OF INCOME AND RETURNS
The fund has navigated diverse market conditions while delivering an attractive yield
as of Jun 30, 2019 May 31, 2019 Apr 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019 Feb 28, 2019 Jan 31, 2019 Dec 31, 2018 Nov 30, 2018 Oct 31, 2018 Sep 30, 2018 Aug 31, 2018 Jul 31, 2018 Jun 30, 2018 May 31, 2018 Apr 30, 2018 Mar 31, 2018 Feb 28, 2018 Jan 31, 2018 Dec 31, 2017 Nov 30, 2017 Oct 31, 2017 Sep 30, 2017 Aug 31, 2017 Jul 31, 2017 Jun 30, 2017 May 31, 2017 Apr 30, 2017 Mar 31, 2017 Feb 28, 2017 Jan 31, 2017 Dec 31, 2016 Nov 30, 2016 Oct 31, 2016 Sep 30, 2016 Aug 31, 2016 Jul 31, 2016 Jun 30, 2016 May 31, 2016 Apr 30, 2016 Mar 31, 2016 Feb 29, 2016 Jan 31, 2016 Dec 31, 2015 Nov 30, 2015 Oct 31, 2015 Sep 30, 2015 Aug 31, 2015 Jul 31, 2015 Jun 30, 2015 May 31, 2015 Apr 30, 2015 Mar 31, 2015 Feb 28, 2015 Jan 31, 2015 Dec 31, 2014 Nov 30, 2014 Oct 31, 2014 Sep 30, 2014 Aug 31, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Jun 30, 2014 May 31, 2014 Apr 30, 2014 Mar 31, 2014 Feb 28, 2014 Jan 31, 2014 Dec 31, 2013 Nov 30, 2013 Oct 31, 2013 Sep 30, 2013 Aug 31, 2013 Jul 31, 2013 Jun 30, 2013 May 31, 2013 Apr 30, 2013 Mar 31, 2013 Feb 28, 2013 Jan 31, 2013 Dec 31, 2012 Nov 30, 2012 Oct 31, 2012 Sep 30, 2012 Aug 31, 2012 Jul 31, 2012 Jun 30, 2012 May 31, 2012 Apr 30, 2012 Mar 31, 2012 Feb 29, 2012 Jan 31, 2012 Dec 31, 2011 Nov 30, 2011 Oct 31, 2011 Sep 30, 2011 Aug 31, 2011 Jul 31, 2011 Jun 30, 2011 May 31, 2011 Apr 30, 2011 Mar 31, 2011 Feb 28, 2011 Jan 31, 2011 Dec 31, 2010 Nov 30, 2010 Oct 31, 2010 Sep 30, 2010 Aug 31, 2010 Jul 31, 2010 Jun 30, 2010 May 31, 2010 Apr 30, 2010 Mar 31, 2010 Feb 28, 2010 Jan 31, 2010 Dec 31, 2009 Nov 30, 2009 Oct 31, 2009 Sep 30, 2009 Aug 31, 2009 Jul 31, 2009 Jun 30, 2009 May 31, 2009 Apr 30, 2009 Mar 31, 2009 Feb 28, 2009 Jan 31, 2009 Dec 31, 2008 Nov 30, 2008 Oct 31, 2008 Sep 30, 2008 Aug 31, 2008 Jul 31, 2008 Jun 30, 2008 May 31, 2008 Apr 30, 2008 Mar 31, 2008 Feb 29, 2008 Jan 31, 2008 Dec 31, 2007 Nov 30, 2007 Oct 31, 2007 Sep 30, 2007 Aug 31, 2007 Jul 31, 2007 Jun 30, 2007 May 31, 2007 Apr 30, 2007 Mar 31, 2007 Feb 28, 2007 Jan 31, 2007 Dec 31, 2006 Nov 30, 2006 Oct 31, 2006
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 6.02 6.94 3.70 9.13
Benchmark (%) Index: BBG Barc US Corp High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index.

 Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 7.48 7.52 4.71 9.22
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) High Yield Bond 6.19 6.31 3.47 7.95
Morningstar Ranking Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges, independently calculated and not combined to create an overall ranking. 422/705 183/610 222/524 33/337
Morningstar Quartile Rankings based on total return excluding sales charges, independently calculated and not combined to create an overall ranking. 3 2 2 1
Lipper Category Avg. (%) High Yield Funds 6.54 6.50 3.61 7.96
Lipper Ranking Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges. 81/135 48/127 45/102 8/54
Lipper Quartile Rankings are based on total return excluding sales charges. 3 2 2 1
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 9.95 2.43 2.64 6.02 22.31 19.90 139.48
Benchmark (%) Index: BBG Barc US Corp High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index.

 Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 9.94 2.28 2.50 7.48 24.29 25.86 141.52
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) High Yield Bond 8.79 2.06 2.28 6.19 20.15 18.59 114.89
Lipper Category Avg. (%) High Yield Funds 9.47 2.24 2.41 6.54 20.83 19.51 115.90
Total Return (%) Total return represents changes to the NAV and accounts for distributions from the fund. 2.59 -4.51 13.19 7.53 -3.62
Benchmark (%) Index: BBG Barc US Corp High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index

 Index returns are for illustrative purposes only. Index performance returns do not reflect any management fees, transaction costs or expenses. Indexes are unmanaged and one cannot invest directly in an index. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 2.46 -4.43 17.13 7.50 -2.08
Morningstar Category Avg. (%) High Yield Bond 1.11 -4.01 13.30 6.47 -2.59
The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. The performance information for periods prior to the inception date of the share class is based on the Fund's Institutional Shares, adjusted to reflect the fees and expenses applicable to such share class. See the fund prospectus for more details.
High Yield Bond Fund ($)
Cum. Fund Perf. Since Inception: 278.47
Source: Lipper. Data reflects different methodology from the BlackRock calculated returns in the Returns tab. The $10,000 Hypothetical Over Time chart reflects a hypothetical $10,000 investment in the investor class of shares noted and does not assume the max sales charge. Had sales charge been included, returns would have been lower. The chart uses total return NAV performance and assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Fund expenses, including 12b-1 fees, management fees and other expenses were deducted. Performance for other share classes will vary.
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Total Distribution Current year distributions are not classified as "Income," "Short-Term Capital Gains," "Long-Term Capital Gains," or "Return of Capital" until approximately 60 days following calendar year-end.
Total Distribution Current year distributions are not classified as "Income," "Short-Term Capital Gains," "Long-Term Capital Gains," or "Return of Capital" until calendar year-end.
Past distributions are not indicative of future distributions.
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BlackRock Fixed Income Funds Delivered
21 of 24 U.S. bond funds, accounting for 99% of our active mutual fund assets, outperformed within their Morningstar peer groups. Based on institutional share class.*
Size of Class (Millions) as of Jul 16, 2019 $125.0 M
Size of Fund (Millions) as of Jul 16, 2019 $16,731.3 M
Share Class launch date Oct 02, 2006
Asset Class Fixed Income
Morningstar Category High Yield Bond
Lipper Classification Global High Yield Fds
Benchmark Index BBG Barc US Corp High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index
CUSIP 09260B622
Distribution Frequency How often a distribution is paid by the fund. The most common distribution frequencies are annually, biannually and quarterly. None
Number of Holdings as of Jun 28, 2019 1,304
Max Offer Price as of Jul 16, 2019 $7.65
Open to New Investors Yes
Turnover Percent as of Jun 30, 2019 90%
Portfolio Characteristics
Alpha (3y) Compared to BBG Barc US Corp High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index.

Alpha is calculated at the portfolio level.

A measure of performance on a risk-adjusted basis. Alpha takes the volatility (price risk) of a mutual fund and compares its risk-adjusted performance to a benchmark index. The excess return of the fund relative to the return of the benchmark index is a fund's alpha. as of Jun 30, 2019 -0.07
R-Squared (3y) as of Jun 30, 2019 97.38
Beta (3y) as of Jun 30, 2019 1.05
30 Day SEC Yield A standard calculation of yield introduced by the SEC in order to provide fairer comparison among funds. This yield reflects the interest earned after deducting the fund's expenses during the most recent 30-day period by the average investor in the fund. Negative 30-Day SEC Yield results when accrued expenses of the past 30 days exceed the income collected during the past 30 days. as of Jun 30, 2019 5.60%
Unsubsidized 30-Day SEC Yield Represents what a fund's 30-Day SEC Yield would have been had no fee waiver or expense reimbursement been in place over the period. as of Jun 30, 2019 5.60%
Yield to Maturity Yield to Maturity (YTM) is the discount rate that equates the present value of a bond's cash flows with its market price (including accrued interest). The Fund Average YTM is the weighted average of the fund's individual bond holding YTMs based upon Net Asset Value ('NAV'). The measure does not include fees and expenses. For callable bonds, YTM is the yield-to-worst. as of Jun 28, 2019 6.18%
Yield to Worst The average rate of return of the portfolio at current market prices, adjusting for optionality. as of Jun 28, 2019 5.69%
Weighted Average Life Nominal Weighted Average Life is shown. Weighted Average Life is the average number of years for which each dollar of unpaid principal on a loan or mortgage remains outstanding. as of Jun 28, 2019 4.72 yrs
Effective Duration Effective Duration measures the sensitivity of the price of a bond with or without embedded options to changes in interest rates, taking into account the likelihood of the bond being called, put and/or sunk prior to its final maturity date while incorporating after-tax impacts on the bond. The options-based duration model used by BlackRock employs certain assumptions and may differ from other fund complexes. Effective Duration is measured at the individual bond level, aggregated to the portfolio level, and adjusted for leverage, hedging transactions and non-bond holdings, including derivatives. as of Jun 28, 2019 3.35 yrs
Best 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years 3 months ending Mar 31, 2019 7.13%
Worst 3-Month Return Over the Last 3 Years 3 months ending Dec 31, 2018 -5.56%
Fund Standard Deviation (3y) as of Jun 30, 2019 4.65
For the latest month-end Distribution Yield, click here.
This information must be preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus. For standardized performance, please see the Performance section above.
as of current prospectus
Gross Expense Ratio 1.24%
Net Expense Ratio The difference between gross and net expense ratios are due to contractual and/or voluntary waivers, if applicable. Any applicable contractual waiver will be terminable upon 90 days' notice. BlackRock may agree to voluntarily waive certain fees and expenses, which the adviser may discontinue at any time without notice. For this share class, the contractual waiver end date is Jan 31, 2020. 1.24%
Net Expense Ratio excluding Investment Related Expenses is 1.23%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses Investment related expense that reflects the Fund's pro rata share of the indirect fees and expenses incurred by investing in one or more acquired funds, such as mutual funds, exchange traded funds, or other pooled investment vehicles. AFFE are reflected in the prices of the acquired funds and thus included in the total returns of the Fund. 0.01%
Interest expense Investment related expense that reflects the cost of borrowing securities to seek to enhance return or reduce risk. The amount of Interest Expense (if any) will fluctuate with each Fund's use of certain investments. 0.00%
Overall High Yield Bond Fund received a Morningstar Rating of 4 stars for the 3-year period, 3 stars for the 5-year period and 5 stars for the 10-year period, rated against 610, 524 and 337 High Yield Bond Funds, respectively. Performance results represent past performance and are no guarantee of future results.<br /><br />For each U.S.-domiciled fund with at least a 3-year history, Morningstar calculates a Morningstar RatingTM based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a fund's monthly performance (including the effects of sales charges, loads and redemption fees), placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The top 10% of funds in each category receive five stars, the next 22.5% receive four stars, the next 35% receive three stars, the next 22.5% receive two stars and the bottom 10% receive one star. (Each share class is counted as a fraction of one fund within this scale and rated separately, which may cause slight variations in the distribution percentages.) The Overall Morningstar Rating for a fund is derived from a weighted-average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics.<br /><br />Morningstar Ratings are for the share classes cited only; other classes may have different ratings.
Overall Morningstar Rating for High Yield Bond Fund, Retirement, as of Jun 30, 2019 rated against 610 High Yield Bond Funds.
Lipper Leader
Lipper Leader Ratings
Consistent Return High Yield Bond Fund received the following Consistent Return ratings for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, respectively: 4 (127 funds), 4 (102 funds), and 5 (54 funds).<br /><br />Lipper ratings for Consistent Return reflect funds' historical risk-adjusted returns, adjusted for volatility, relative to peers.
Tax Efficiency High Yield Bond Fund received the following Tax Efficiency ratings for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, respectively: 3 (127 funds), 3 (102 funds), and 5 (54 funds).<br /><br />Lipper ratings for Tax Efficiency (US) reflect funds' historical success in postponing taxable distributions relative to peers. Tax Efficiency (US) offers no benefit to investors in tax-sheltered accounts such as retirement plans.
Total Return High Yield Bond Fund received the following Total Return ratings for the 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, respectively: 4 (127 funds), 3 (102 funds), and 5 (54 funds).<br /><br />Lipper ratings for Total Return reflect funds' historical total return performance relative to peers.
Overall Lipper Leaders ratings based on an equal-weighted average of percentile ranks for each measure over 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods (if applicable) and do not take into account the effects of sales charges for these categories (Consistent Return, Preservation, Total Return, Expense, and Tax Efficiency) as of Jun 30, 2019 out of 127, 5,787, 127, 402 and 127 Funds, respectively in Lipper's Global High Yield Fds classification.
Morningstar Analyst Rating
Morningstar has awarded the Fund a Silver medal. Fewer than 10% of US open-end funds hold medalist ratings. (Effective Oct 16, 2018) ‡
as of Jun 28, 2019
Weight (%)
TRANSDIGM INC 2.00
CSC HOLDINGS LLC 1.99
BAUSCH HEALTH COMPANIES INC 1.71
REFINITIV US HOLDINGS INC 1.55
CLEAR CHANNEL WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS INC 1.54
BOMBARDIER INC 1.40
INTELSAT JACKSON HOLDINGS SA 1.38
SPRINT CORP 1.25
PANTHER BF AGGREGATOR 2 LP 1.19
CCO HOLDINGS LLC 1.19
Exposure Breakdowns
% Notional Exposures % of Notional Exposures is a breakdown designed to represent a fund's ownership of both traditional fixed income securities and derivatives including, but not limited to, futures, options and swap contracts. For traditional fixed income securities, there is no difference between the market value and the notional exposure. For derivatives, the notional exposure represents the exposure to the underlying assets plus the value of the financing (or lending) associated with the implementation of these derivatives. The sum of all exposures (both market value and notional exposure) is equal to the fund's net asset value (open-end) or net managed assets (closed-end). Net Derivatives represents the approximate net notional value of the longs less the short derivatives held in the fund.
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Allocations subject to change.
The fund itself has not been rated by an independent rating agency. Credit quality ratings on underlying securities of the fund are received from S&P, Moody's and Fitch and converted to the equivalent S&P major rating category. This breakdown is provided by BlackRock and takes the median rating of the three agencies when all three agencies rate a security the lower of the two ratings if only two agencies rate a security and one rating if that is all that is provided. Unrated securities do not necessarily indicate low quality. Below investment-grade is represented by a rating of BB and below. Ratings and portfolio credit quality may change over time.
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management. Certain transactions the funds may utilize may give rise to a form of leverage through either (a) additional market exposure or (b) borrowing capital in an attempt to increase investment return. The use of such transactions includes certain leverage-related risks, including potential for higher volatility, greater decline of the fund's net asset value and fluctuations of dividends and distributions paid by the fund.
Allocations are subject to change.
James Keenan, CFA
Chief Investment Officer and Global Co-Head of Credit
James E. Keenan, CFA, Managing Director, is Chief Investment Officer and Global Co-Head of Credit within BlackRock Alternative Investors (BAI). He leads the strategy for Global Fundamental Credit and is responsible for providing oversight of the investment process and performance, the partnerships with BlackRock's distribution channels, and the team's infrastructure as well as determining the strategic direction and growth initiatives of the platform. Jim oversees Leveraged Finance, Hedge Funds, and Private Credit businesses including opportunistic, middle market and specialty finance.
He serves on BlackRock's Global Operating Committee, BlackRock Alternative Investors Executive Committee, GFI Executive Committee, PEP and ASG Investment Committees and the Infrastructure Debt Management Committee. He is also the Chairman of the Board of the BlackRock Capital Investment Corporation.
Over the last 13 years, Jim was the portfolio manager across a variety of strategies including HY, Opportunistic and distressed portfolios and long short hedge funds. He has been responsible for building the Global fundamental credit business since 2006.
Prior to joining BlackRock in 2004, Mr. Keenan held roles within credit research and trading from 1998 to 2003 at UBS Global Asset Management and at Columbia Management Group.
He also serves on Notre Dame's Wall Street Committee & Athletic Advisory Council and the Board of Good Shepherd.
Mr. Keenan earned a BBA degree in finance from the University of Notre Dame in 1998.
David Delbos
David Delbos, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of U.S. High Yield within BlackRock's Global Credit team. He is also responsible for managing Global High Yield strategies.
Mr. Delbos joined BlackRock in 2002 as a credit research analyst in the Leveraged Finance Group. He transitioned to a portfolio management role in 2012.
Prior to joining the Leveraged Finance team at BlackRock in 2002, Mr. Delbos was an analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.
Mr. Delbos earned a BA degree, Magna Cum Laude, in history from Tufts University in 2000.
Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA
Co-Head of U.S. High Yield in Global Credit team
Mitchell S. Garfin, CFA, Managing Director, is the Co-Head of U.S. High Yield within BlackRock's Global Credit team. He is also responsible for managing Global High Yield strategies.
Mr. Garfin joined BlackRock in 1997 as an analyst in the Account Management Group working with taxable financial institutional clients. He joined the Portfolio Management Group in 2000 as a credit research analyst and in 2005 moved to portfolio management. Mr. Garfin moved to his current role in 2007 and serves as Head of the Global Credit Human Capital Committee.
Mr. Garfin earned a BA degree, with distinction, in finance from the University of Michigan in 1997, and an MBA degree in finance and economics from New York University in 2005.
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Harold Camping, who famously predicted the rapture twice in 2011, has retired from his role as host on the Christian station Family Radio Network and from doomsday predictions in general. An aide says Camping will make no proclamations for the coming year.
And as for those persistent theories that the Mayan calendar heralds the end of days in 2012. You know, the ones that threaten to turn all of our New Year's Resolutions into Bucket List items?
One thing is guaranteed, however: Camping will not be jumping on the bandwagon with people who believe the world will end on Dec. 21, 2012 — the date that supposedly marks the end of the Mayan calendar cycle. "Mr. Camping does not believe the Mayan calendar holds any significance at all," Espinoza said in an email.
I can't explain it, but I think this makes the 2012 prophecy slightly more credible.
Something bad is coming (probably). Whether it is plague, zombies, alien invasion, doomsday comets, magnetic pole shifts, or just the general end of the world, and Larry Hall has the perfect opportunity ready for those who want to be prepared. He shelled out $250,000 for a decommissioned Atlas F Missile Base in Kansas and is now selling condos starting at $900,000. Hey, that price includes five years worth of food too. You better hurry up, three of the seven floors are already taken.
"I thought, wow, I can transform it into an ultrasafe, energy-efficient fortress," Hall says. Then he figured that other people might also sleep better 200 feet underground within epoxy-hardened concrete walls. And with a custom retrofit featuring GE Monogram stainless-steel appliances and Kohler fixtures, they could also eat (and flush) in style. So Hall announced a "condo suite package"—starting at $900,000—that includes a five-year food supply (think hydroponics and aquaculture) and "simulated view windows" with light levels calibrated to the time of day to keep you from going crazy.
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The National Socialist genocide of the Sinti and Roma
Deprivation of rights
Marginalisation
Racial ideology
The road to genocide
The organisation of the extermination - the "Reich Security Main Office"
The "main ledgers" of the "gypsy camp"
Women in concentration camps
Children in concentration camps
"Annihilation through work"
End of the war
Else Schmidt (centre), here with her two stepsisters, only survived the concentration camps, because her father managed to free her from Ravensbrück concentration camp.
In contrast with the distorted pictures of National Socialist propaganda, Sinti and Roma were integrated in community life before the "seizure of power". Many had served in the army in the First World War and been decorated.
Just under a year before the appointment of Hitler as Chancellor of the German Reich, a reporter from the "Pfälzische Rundschau" wrote an account about the Sinti of Eußerthal, who had had their home there for generations:
"The gypsy families come to the village, buy their milk and bread, otherwise they do not attract attention to themselves, they send their children to the village school, go to Mass, because they converted to the Roman Catholic faith, and also discharged their civic duty in the last Reich presidential election."
The normality of this life in the community was systematically destroyed at the beginning of Nazi rule. On the basis of the National Socialist racial ideology, Sinti and Roma were deprived of their rights step-by-step, robbed of their livelihood and finally deported to the death camps. The last families under the Auschwitz Decree of 16th December 1942.
Preparation of head models at the "Racial Hygiene Research Unit" (Federal Archives)
The "final solution" was founded on "race" and was radically different from all previous forms of persecution and cannot be considered as a simple continuation of state "gipsy policy" on any account. On the contrary, the Holocaust of the Sinti and Roma represented a fundamental turning point in the centuries-old shared history of minority and majority society. At the same time, it signified a break with the traditional forms of political thinking and action.
The objective of the policy of mass murder organized by the National Socialist state was the complete extermination of the minority from the very young to the very old. The implementation of this genocide was only possible in the context of the National Socialist racial ideology and under the conditions of totalitarian rule as well as of the unforeseen unleashing of violence in the Second World War. According to estimates, 500,000 Sinti and Roma fell victim to the Holocaust in Nazi-occupied Europe - a crime which defies any historical comparison and is inconceivable in its scale.
The historic break of the Holocaust has buried itself deeply in the collective memory of the minority and will shape the identity of future generations, also because the genocide of the Sinti and Roma has so far still not been completely dealt with in the historical account.
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Women's History Month: Beatrix Potter, Author
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Beatrix Potter (1846-1943) was a British Children's Author most famously known for her series about a mischievous rabbit named Peter Rabbit.
She was born into an artistic family. Her father, Rupert was a photographer and her mother, Helen, was a painter. Through her parents, she met many artists and writers who were popular at the time. As a child, Beatrix developed her talent of sketching. She loved drawing animals. As a young woman, she took that talent to the National Art Training School. Her first success as an illustrator came as a creator of greeting cards. Her most famous work, The Tales of Peter Rabbit, originally began as story written in a letter to a former governess.
In 1902, Frederick Warne & Company brought her dreams to life when they published The Tale of Peter Rabbit. It became an immediate hit with young readers. In 1903 she would release The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin and the following year The Tale of Benjamin Bunny. She would fall in love with her editor, Norman Warne (the youngest of the three Warne brothers). They became engaged, though her parents opposed their relationship. He encouraged her to think outside of the box and together they would venture into plush animals that were mirrored after Peter and his friends, create new characters and develop a book together. Only a month after he proposed to Beatrix, he passed away from leukemia. According to Wikipedia: "A firestorm was unleashed in the Potter household: her parents vehemently objected to her union with a man they considered their social inferior, a tradesman without professional accomplishment. Potter regarded her parents objections as hypocritical and unreasonable because both sets of her grandparents had been tradesmen engaged in the cotton trade. At some point, Warne and Potter exchanged rings but Potter ceded to her parents' demands and did not make a public announcement. The engagement would be a family secret. Meanwhile, Norman returned from a sales trip to Manchester very ill, and was ordered to complete bed rest on 29 July. Potter last saw him on 22 July before leaving on 4 August for a sketching trip to Wales. Warne died in his bedroom in Bedford Square on 25 August of lymphatic leukemia, a disease difficult to diagnose at that time. He was 37. His burial was held on 29 August in Highgate Cemetery in London. Potter had been summoned to London on the 25th by the Warnes but did not arrive until the 27th. Her grief was immeasurable. In December she sent Warne's sister Millie a watercolor sketch of a barley field she had completed the evening before Warne's death: "I try to think of the golden sheaves, and harvest," she wrote, "he did not live long but fulfilled a useful happy life.""
Potter would go on to marry William Heelis, a local lawyer, in 1913. Her writing would slow, and then stop, after their union. After their marriage, she would focus on her farms and land preservations. According to Biography.com: "Potter died on December 22, 1943, in Sawrey, England. In her will, she left much of her land holdings to the National Trust to protect it from development and to preserve it for future generations. Potter also left behind a mystery—she had written a journal in code. The code was finally cracked and the work published in 1966 as The Journal of Beatrix Potter. To this day, generation after generation are won over by her charming tales and illustrations."
If you would like to learn more about Beatrix Potter, here are a few links:
https://www.peterrabbit.com/
https://beatrixpottersociety.org.uk/
Beatrix PotterChildren's AuthorEnglanFrederick Warne & CompanyHill Top FarmNorman WarnePeter RabbitTale of Benjamin BunnyTale of Squirrel NutkinWilliam HeelisYA
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PECQUEUR PURRING AFTER STRONG SEVENS START
After two rounds of the 2019/20 HSBC World Sevens Series, it would be fair to say that Sam Pecqueur is enjoying himself.
The 25-year-old crossed for a sensational nine tries across Dubai and then Cape Town, sitting second in the overall standings with only Ireland's Jordon Conroy [11] currently above him.
After a tricky opening weekend, Scotland reset and impressed in South Africa, taking the scalp of England in their Pool C opener.
That 26-24 success, during which Pecqueur scored his side's third before Femi Sofolarin's last-gasp winning try, ignited the Scots' embryonic sevens campaign.
Explaining what it meant to earn that particular victory, the former Edinburgh Accies and Melrose player said: "It's easy to get up for England. It doesn't matter about past results or how you've done the week before, it's the Auld Enemy and it's the one that players are so desperate to win.
"We felt it was a group we could get out of with England, France and Spain all being teams we could beat. That helped when it came to the final pool match against Spain as we knew we had the ability to win that tie, although of course it was going to be tough."
Scotland's wins over England and then Spain also represented success for Head Coach Ciaran Beattie, for whom this campaign is his first as Head Coach.
Sam added: "It was great to win for Ciaran as much as anything else. You can see how much this role means to him and for us to get a first win under him, and against England – it was a pretty emotional post-match huddle!
"He's so passionate about this job and everyone is on board with it. He's a very easy guy to play for and we're thriving as a group."
Pecqueur now has 23 tries in 12 World Sevens Series events
Scotland went out to eventual tournament winners New Zealand at the quarter-final stage but impressed with their brand of attacking rugby.
Beattie has tried to implement a few tactical amendments to the way his side approach games, something that Sam thinks will pay dividends in the long term.
He said: "I think the main thing is that defensively we're trying to be a bit more intense; aiming to get the ball back as soon as we can and show real structure. In terms of attack, we're encouraged to try things and that freedom was shown in Dubai a little bit and then in Cape Town.
"There are little changes throughout the way we approach and play the game and hopefully the understanding we have as a group will just continue to strengthen as the season continues."
Such understanding is born out of having a group of players who have come through the ranks within a short pace of time. Pecqueur played Scotland U20 with the likes of Jamie Farndale and Gavin Lowe in 2014, while fellow 2019/20 core members Ross McCann and Nyle Godsmark were former teammates of his at Melrose.
"A lot of us are a similar age and have come through age-grades and club level at the same time, so we already have a bond that helps us," added Sam.
"We have a born leader in Robbie [Fergusson] and then having others like Tom Brown coming in this season, the balance of the squad is great.
"We feel very comfortable in each other's company and that makes for a relaxing atmosphere which is important when you're spending so much time together."
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HHV Exclusive: Koache talks West Coast re-emergence, working with Game, Nottz, and more
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By Carlos Cureno
The West Coast hip hop scene has continued to grow since 2011, with all kinds of artists getting shine out there. Among the artists coming up is Koache, who has been doing his thing for a while. Recently, he delivered his video for "Back In The Day," featuring Game.
Koache does plenty of work with Nottz and he is actually featured on the "Back In The Day" track, featuring Game. Outside of this video, he recently dropped the "Ride Out" visuals. This track boasts a feature from BJ The Chicago Kid.
Recently, Koache took time out to speak to Hip Hop Vibe about his career. Obviously, Koache was pleased with the Game collaboration and the growth of Los Angeles' hip hop scene. But, his work includes his own label and they have a compilation album, following his Game Point promo run.
Read the entire interview below:
How do you feel the resurgence of LA hip hop has helped guys like you to emerge? I think it has helped tremendously. For a while, there, all you heard was down South music. but, now you have Schoolboy Q, Kendrick Lamar, YG, and those guys putting the city on the map.
A lot of the songs you have feature contributions from Nottz, what type of relationship do you two have? Man, me and Nottz have a great relationship, he's the homie, like a brother.
Can you quickly tell us how you ended up working with him? I met Nottz like nine years ago, through a friend, when we were working on a group project. Turns out, our kids went to the same school, so we often ran into each other and we eventually grew from there.
Hands down, Game is a legend and he bridges the older generation with the newer generation, how did it feel to land him on one of your singles? Man, it felt great to have game join me on a record. It was a dream come true to have him.
Is there any type of advice Game left you that sticks out to you, the more that you work? Ah, not really. just watching his success and longevity inspired me. not a lot of artists have stayed like him. i admire his persistence.
Will you tell us more about your people at Lavish Entertainment Group? Yep. its an independent label created my wife and I. my artists are featured on my game point album.
What is coming next for you? Well, I built my own recording studio. but, the next project is a Lavish Entertainment compilation album.we've recorded sixty songs over the past year.
Can you let the people know where they can connect with you on social media? Find me on Twitter/Instagram @iamkoache. Facebook is Koache. My website is www.koache.com.
Watch "Ride Out" by Koache ft. BJ The Chicago Kid below:
Follow Carlos Cureno on Twitter @DjayyCharliee.
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We're a tight-knit, outdoor-loving bunch.
CEO, Founder
Kim Kinney
Kim founded Rugged Thread out of her garage in 2011.
Learning to sew at the age of thirteen combined with the love of being outdoors became a gateway of opportunity that has served her ever since. At 18 she dropped out of college to follow the snow, eventually landing at Utah's Snowbird Ski Resort where she found work at the mountain tailor shop. Besides skiing every day, she learned the classical art of tailoring and applied it to the ski industry. By 20 she owned the shop, Wasatch Design, where they not only repaired skiwear but also designed and manufactured their own line of fleece and specialized in custom outerwear for individual skiers all over the U.S. Kim finished her higher education at OSU in the fall of 2016 just as Rugged Thread, which she started in 2011, began to demand her full attention. Over the years, she's seen the Outdoor Industry change its focus from production and sales to addressing sustainability, environmental issues, over-consumption and waste. Now Kim is transforming broken gear into a new repair economy.
Repair Tech
Laura Reese
Laura has an eye for detail and a green thumb.
Laura comes from the sunny shores of England, where she first learned to sew in her Home Economics Textiles class. Since then, she's developed a passion for designing and crafting a wide variety of soft home furnishings, baby gear, and Halloween costumes. This passion ultimately led her to Rugged Thread, where she has become one of our extremely talented sewing technicians. When she isn't restoring loved technical gear to all its glory, you can usually find Laura tending her backyard garden or taking on yet another home improvement project.
Marketing Director and Account Manager
Josie Kinney
Josie does a bit of everything around the shop--except sew.
Josie loves deep powder, hot coffee, and other people's dogs. At Rugged Thread, she manages brand relations, marketing, and front of house operations. In her free time, you can find her skiing, surfing, throwing ceramics and dreaming of running a market garden in Central Oregon.
Logan McKelvey
Logan has a pretty dope shoe collection and designs some of his own clothes.
The details of my life are quite inconsequential.....
Very well, where do I begin? My father was a relentless salesman from New York. My mother was a young Midwest accountant. They would go out, he would make outrageous claims like he invented the question mark. My childhood was typical: summers in Rangoon, luge lessons. In the spring we'd make clothing, pretty standard, really. At the age of 12, received my first sewing lessons. At 14, a seamstress named Vilma who would ritualistically teach me to create. When I was 18 I went to evil medical school and at 21 I took up tap dancing. I wanted to be a quadruple threat: an actor, a dancer...
Sam Powell
Sam is a biker, rafter and problem-solver.
Sam has worked in the Outdoor Industry for 15 years and been focused on the art of repair for the past 6. He enjoys camping with his wife and boys, riding bikes, trail running, and of course, making things. In his spare time, he makes custom bike packing bags (check out his company Three Sisters Threadworks!).
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Chelsea is an avid outdoor enthusiast and skilled repair tech.
Chelsea would spend all her time outside if she could. Her love of the outdoors started early growing up in North Carolina amongst the deciduous forest and backyard creeks. She continued her passion for nature at college in Florida where she majored in Environmental Studies. After finishing 2 thru hikes of the Appalachian Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail she settled in Bend with her partner and dog. Now she uses her outdoor love to help others fix their well-loved gear. If she's not behind a sewing machine, she can be found hiking the many trails in the area with her dog and partner.
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FBI Had Surveillance Squads Inside Portland Protests: Report
December 22, 2021 by NationalWatch
FBI Had Surveillance Squads Inside Portland Protests: Report Oregon State Troopers and Portland police advance through tear gas and fire works while dispersing a protest against police brutality and racial injustice on Sept. 5, 2020, in Portland, Oregon. (Nathan Howard/Getty Images)
By Brian Freeman | Wednesday, 22 December 2021 12:42 PM
The FBI deployed extensive surveillance operations within Portland's protest movement, according to documents obtained by The New York Times, the paper reported on Tuesday.
The surveillance included agents standing alongside activists, following vandalism suspects to guide the local police toward arrests, and clandestinely videotaping inside one of the nation's most active domestic protest movements.
Some in the Justice Department and the bureau were worried that the depth of FBI involvement in Portland and other cities where federal agents were deployed at street protests could undermine the First Amendment right to demonstrate against the government, according to two officials familiar with the situation, the Times reported.
Although the FBI has broad latitude to carry out surveillance if there are perceived threats to national security or if federal crimes may be committed, bureau guidelines warn that agents should prioritize less-intrusive techniques if their actions could stymie legitimate demonstrations.
Upon hearing the details of the revelations by the Times, organizers of the protests and civil rights groups contend that surveillance agents recording and tailing protesters during a demonstration was a form of domestic spying.
"These are all insidious tactics that chill First Amendment expression and erode trust with local officials," said Bobbin Singh, executive director of the Oregon Justice Resource Center, one of several civil rights groups that criticized the mass arrests and violent crackdowns in response to the demonstrations. He called the government's operations an "alarming" misuse of resources.
Kieran Ramsey, the FBI's special agent in charge of the Portland field office, said his team was committed to going after "violent instigators who exploit legitimate, peaceful protests and engage in violations of federal law."
Renn Cannon, who was the Portland office's special agent in charge during the demonstrations until he left early this year, said there were constant protest-related crimes and tense political dynamics, leaving the bureau to try to address the crimes while also upholding First Amendment rights.
"I thought a lot about what is allowed under the Constitution," Cannon said. "How do you do surveillance effectively, safely, and legally? That was something we spent a lot of time on," although he refused to talk about specific opertions or tactics.
However, he insisted that he believed his agents had crossed no lines while attempting to make sure that laws were enforced.
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To date, more than 2350 electric bills have been collected in Puerto Peñasco from people who object current electricity rates. Furthermore, the local chamber of commerce ( CANACO ) convention and visitors Bureau ( OCV ) and the City Hall have all expressed their support for the movimiento's goals.
Perla Rodriguez leader of the community group created just month and half ago, indicates the movement's goal is to meet with people who object to current electric rates ( wish is the majority ) in Puerto Peñasco. The goal is to reach the Secretary of Energy in order to lay out the prevaling situation of discontent.


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Unique Sault attraction celebrates move into new location (7 photos)
Entomica's new home opens at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre
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1 / 1 The new location of Sault insectarium Entomica within the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre, Feb. 27, 2020. Darren Taylor/SooToday
A ribbon cutting ceremony, attended by a large group of community VIPs, was held at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Thursday to mark the official opening of the new home for Sault Ste. Marie insectarium Entomica.
Entomica is a popular attraction for both Sault and area residents and tourists, as well as being an educational eye opener to the insect world for all ages.
Entomica was the brainchild of John Dedes, a Great Lakes Forestry Centre biologist who serves as Entomica president and CEO.
"This has been a grassroots community effort since day one," said an appreciative Dedes, known for his fascination with the insect world, speaking to an audience at the Bushplane Museum.
"Just within the last year, we reached over 3,000 students at over 30 schools across the Algoma district from Hornepayne to Elliot Lake. We've visited over a dozen seniors homes in the Algoma district and we received the distinction of the 2019 Tourism Ambassador of the Year Award," said Michael Odom, Entomica executive director.
"Entomica and the Bushplane Centre are really a great fit. They both serve as places that spark discovery, a learning and educational experience. I'm happy to see they will be working closely together in the future," said Sault Mayor Christian Provenzano.
Dedes had a vision for a live insect zoo for the Sault, as an attraction for locals and tourists, for several years.
Dedes was introduced to Justus Veldman, the original developer of the former St. Marys Paper site, who also envisioned an insectarium for the Sault, to be located in one of the old mill's buildings.
Dedes launched Entomica at Mill Market in 2014, in the old fish hatchery building, which Veldman leased from the city.
Dan Ingram, Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre executive director, said the relocation of Entomica to the Bushplane Museum was a long held dream not only for the museum and Entomica, but also for many other stakeholders, including officials from Tourism SSM and the Sault Ste. Marie Chamber of Commerce.
Ingram acknowledged over $1 million in funding from the federal, provincial and municipal governments made the necessary renovations at the museum for Entomica a reality, also thanking Sault architect David Ellis for designing the new Entomica space.
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The University of Granada is firmly committed to excellence across all of its doctoral programmes – excellence delivered by expert teaching staff with a solid scientific and technical track record who participate in major research projects at national and international level. We have long-standing experience in educating doctors and supporting candidates in producing high-quality theses with an international impact.
Why pursue a doctorate at the UGR?
1. A high-ranking university
National and international rankings reflect the UGR's outstanding position among the top universities in Spain and the best in the world. The 2019 Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)—the most influential system of its kind on the globe—places the UGR as the fourth-highest ranked university in Spain and among the top 300 institutions in the world.
In total, 35 subjects taught at the University feature in the 2019 ARWU. Three of these UGR subjects feature among the world top 50.
2. World-class research
The UGR is internationally renowned for its excellence in diverse research fields, such as ICT (world top 50), health sciences, mathematics, cultural heritage, psychology, and linguistics, among others. Its 500+ research groups work in all areas of scientific knowledge, collaborating closely with other national and international leaders, as well as key industries.
In 2019, the UGR set a new record, with 35 academic subjects taught at our institution featuring in the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities. Particularly noteworthy are the University's achievements in the subjects of Library & Information Sciences (36th worldwide); Food Science & Technology (37th worldwide); Mining and Mineral Engineering (47th worldwide), Computer Science & Engineering (global top 76-100); and Mathematics (global top 76-100).
We find a similar trend reflected in another leading ranking system — the 2019 CWTS Leiden Ranking — in which the UGR is currently ranked 5th in Spain.
3. A truly international experience
The UGR is the most popular global destination among European exchange students (Erasmus+) and the European leader in figures of both incoming and outgoing Erasmus students. It is a welcoming cosmopolitan university; about 30% of those enrolled on our doctoral programmes are international students.
Moreover, as a doctoral candidate at the UGR you will have the opportunity to participate in an extensive range of mobility programmes, thanks to the exchange agreements we maintain with higher education institutions in over 100 countries.
By completing a research period abroad, you can also obtain an "International Doctorate" Mention, greatly enhancing the value of your qualification.
4. A wide range of programmes and degrees
The UGR offers an extensive selection of high-quality academic programmes with a clear international vocation. In the academic year 2019-2020 the UGR will offer over 100 master's degrees; 18 of which in international partnerships, as well as 28 doctoral programmes in three interdisciplinary schools.
5. Outstanding services and facilities
The UGR offers top-quality services for its students and staff, covering all aspects of university life (world-class research facilities, accommodation options, well-stocked libraries, high-speed Wi-Fi, canteens, disability services, sports facilities and many more). Our International Welcome Centre (IWC) caters directly to the needs of international doctoral candidates, researchers, postdocs and visiting staff — before, during and after their mobility period at the UGR.
6. Language learning opportunities
Students can learn Spanish and other languages alongside the 8,000 local and international students who enrol each year on courses offered by the UGR's Modern Languages Centre, Confucius Institute (Chinese) and "Russkiy Mir" Russian Centre.
7. An ideal university city
Granada, a safe modern city, also has an outstanding geographical location just 40 minutes from the Mediterranean Coast with its tropical climate, and 30 minutes from the Sierra Nevada ski resort. The University merges with the city, its schools and campuses distributed throughout Granada, giving the city a lively student atmosphere (56,000 students in a city of 240,000 inhabitants). The UGR is also an intercontinental university, since it has campuses in both Granada and North Africa (Ceuta and Melilla).
8. A culturally and historically rich city
Granada is an enchanting city, full of monuments, history and, of course, the University. Along with its charm, its many cultural and recreational activities make it a great city to explore and a magnificent destination for students from around the world. Granada offers a wide range of cultural activities including festivals of flamenco, jazz, tango, theatre, poetry, magic, music, and dance.
The world-renowned Alhambra and Generalife palaces, which form the backdrop of Granada's cityscape, are widely regarded as being among the most outstanding examples of Islamic architecture in the world. In 1984 these palaces, along with the labyrinth-like historical quarter known as the Albaicín, became UNESCO world heritage sites, further adding to Granada's reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in the world.
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Generally speaking, in order to apply to a doctoral programme at the University of Granada you must hold a bachelor's degree issued in Spain or an equivalent qualification issued abroad, as well as a master's degree.
Foreign applicants must hold a degree issued in accordance with their national education system, but do not require official recognition of their qualifications (in Spanish: homologación de títulos extranjeros) by the Spanish Ministry of Education and Vocational Training, provided the degree proves a level of training which is equivalent to that of an official master's degree (postgraduate level) in Spain and entitles you to enrol on a doctoral programme in the country in which it was issued.
Please note that before applying online you must first consult the specific entry requirements on the webpage of the doctoral programme in which you are interested..
For comprehensive information on entry requirements for doctoral programmes at the UGR please visit:
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The application period for UGR doctoral programmes typically runs between July and October every year, while an extraordinary application period (for vacant places) runs from January to February every year.
Regular application period 2019-2020
Application period
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Until 19 Feb 2020
* Applications submitted during the extraordinary application period will only be accepted if there are vacant places left on the doctoral programme in question.
Please visit the International School for Postgraduate Studies for further information on the UGR's doctoral programmes:
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This position involves delivery of nursing care based upon nursing process as well as some supervision and coordination of nursing personnel activities according to the hospital's policies and procedures. In addition to Perioperative role, this position will prepare operating rooms for surgery using appropriate techniques. Provides technical services and assists in operating room, Endoscopy Suite, and Sterile Processing as assigned and directed.
Assists the surgical team during the operative procedure.
Knowledge of sterile technique and maintenance of sterility of surgical field.
Ability to circulate all operative cases independently.
Ability to care for patient in PACU in the immediate postoperative period.
Completes perioperative record accurately and completely.
Charges accurately for items used in the operating room.
Prepares rooms with appropriate instruments, sutures, supplies and equipment.
Assists the surgical team during operative procedures.
Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures.
Cleans and prepares rooms between procedures and after terminal cleaning. Monitors and restocks supplies.
Drapes patients for surgical procedures.
Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies.
Maintains department records, reports, and files as required.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs.
Consistently provides accurate and complete handoff communication to any healthcare provider according to hospital policy.
Attends 80% of all department meetings and required to review and initial all department minutes missed.
Provides visualization of the operative site
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Vanderbilt Harton Hospital:
Our 135-bed facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and features an accredited Chest Pain Center.
Acquired by Vanderbilt Health in 2021, the hospital has served Tullahoma, Coffee County, and surrounding counties for more than 50 years. With more than 100 doctors and 500 hospital staff, Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital delivers personalized, high-quality health care close to home, offering a comprehensive range of services in a modern, patient-friendly environment
Our goal is to create an exceptional experience for our patients and their families: keeping them safe, delivering evidence-based medicine, and treating them with kindness and respect.
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VUMC Recent Accomplishments
Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:
US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.
Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.
Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.
The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.
American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows
Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.
National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement
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Larissa Ivanovna Oudovitchenko (en ), née le  à Vienne en Autriche, est une actrice russe.

Biographie

Filmographie
 1974 : Mères et Filles de Sergueï Guerassimov
 1976 : Le Rouge et le Noir de Sergueï Guerassimov
 1979 : Il ne faut jamais changer le lieu d'un rendez-vous de Stanislav Govoroukhine
 1979 : La Chauve-Souris de Yan Frid d'après Johann Strauss : Adèle
 1981 : Valentina de Gleb Panfilov
 1984 : Les Âmes mortes de Mikhaïl Schweitzer
 1985 : Danger de mort de Leonid Gaïdaï
 1985 : La Cerise d'hiver de Igor Maslennikov
 1985 : La plus charmante et attirante de Gerald Bejanov
 1990 : Auto-stop de Nikita Mikhalkov
 1995 : Quel jeu merveilleux de Piotr Todorovski
 2000 : La Jalousie des dieux de Vladimir Menchov
 2000 : La vie est pleine d'imprévus de Piotr Todorovski

Récompenses et nominations

Récompenses
 1998 : Artiste du peuple de la fédération de Russie

Nominations

Notes et références

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Naissance en avril 1955
Naissance à Vienne (Autriche)
Actrice russe du XXe siècle
Actrice soviétique
Artiste du peuple de la fédération de Russie

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John Stoner was among the wargamers who played in the February 20, 2010 Battle of Pipe Creek at the game room of the Department of the Susquehanna Club in Harrisburg, PA. He shared a few of his photographs from that 15mm Johnny Reb 3 miniature wargame.
Debi has finished printing the copies of issue #21 of the popular Charge! hard copy newsletter of the Johnny Reb Gaming Society. These will be mailed on time (for a 21st consecutive time!) in early November for delivery by the 15th as usual. This one is chock-full of scenarios.