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Experience driving perfection in the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the refined 6 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. The engine breathes better thanks to a turbocharger, improving both performance and economy. All of the premium features expected of a Lincoln are offered, including: leather upholstery, adjustable headrests in all seating positions, an automatic…
Get excited about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Turbocharger technology provides forced air induction, enhancing performance while preserving fuel economy. Lincoln prioritized comfort and style by including: front and rear reading lights, a rear window wiper, a built-in garage door transmitter, heated and ventilated seats, turn signal indicator mirrors, remote keyless entry, and power front seats. Back seat passengers will appreciate the rear audio controls…
Load your family into the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the refined 6 cylinder engine, and all wheel drive keeps this model firmly attached to the road surface. Well tuned suspension and stability control deliver a spirited, yet composed, ride and drive A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. Lincoln prioritized comfort and style by including: leather…
You can expect a lot from the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Under the hood you'll find a 6 cylinder engine with more than 300 horsepower, and all wheel drive keeps this model firmly attached to the road surface. Well tuned suspension and stability control deliver a spirited, yet composed, ride and drive A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. Lincoln prioritized…
Get excited about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Under the hood you'll find a 6 cylinder engine with more than 300 horsepower, providing a smooth and predictable driving experience. Well tuned suspension and stability control deliver a spirited, yet composed, ride and drive Turbocharger technology provides forced air induction, enhancing performance while preserving fuel economy. Lincoln prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: speed…
Sensibility and practicality define the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Under the hood you'll find a 6 cylinder engine with more than 300 horsepower, providing a spirited, yet composed ride and drive. A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. A wealth of standard features means that you no longer have to sacrifice. Like all wheel drive, a power seat, automatic dimming door…
Climb inside the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Under the hood you'll find a 6 cylinder engine with more than 300 horsepower, providing a spirited, yet composed ride and drive. Turbocharger technology provides forced air induction, enhancing performance while preserving fuel economy. A wealth of standard features means that you no longer have to sacrifice. Like power windows, mirrors, and seats, a built-in garage door…
Get excited about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. It features an automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a 3 liter 6 cylinder engine. A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. Lincoln prioritized comfort and style by including: power front seats, a blind spot monitoring system, heated and ventilated seats, a power liftgate, a trailer hitch, a roof rack, and cruise control. Back seat…
Introducing the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. It features an automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and a 3 liter 6 cylinder engine. A turbocharger further enhances performance, while also preserving fuel economy. Lincoln infused the interior with top shelf amenities, such as: a blind spot monitoring system, front and rear air conditioning, tilt steering wheel, power door mirrors, a trailer hitch, a roof rack, and remote keyless…
Take command of the road in the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. Smooth gearshifts are achieved thanks to the 3 liter 6 cylinder engine, and for added security, dynamic Stability Control supplements the drivetrain. A turbocharger is also included as an economical means of increasing performance. Lincoln prioritized practicality, efficiency, and style by including: heated and ventilated seats, automatic temperature control, heated door mirrors, remote keyless…
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Winner! Cedar and Koda take in the sights out Quigley Canyon. Photo by Mike Sieritis.
Runner up: Photographer Diana Dudley perfectly captures the soulful expression of Grover, owned by Maggie Acker.
Runner up: July soaks up the September sunshine on owner Lem Sentz's Stanley porch. Photo by Tanya Chavez.


Shrewsbury is a proud New England town, incorporated in 1727 and today provides recreation, restaurants, and a myriad of businesses to the city of Worcester and neighboring towns. Shrewsbury is located in Eastern Massachusetts ideally located between Worcester, the 2nd-largest city in New England, and the Route 495 Corridor. It is bordered on the west by the City of Worcester with recreational Lake Quinsigamond in between and bordered on the east by towns Northborough and Westborough. Shrewsbury has roughly 33,000 residents. Municipal water and sewer, Municipally operated electric, CATV, telephone, and internet.
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Goodbye So Long (1965)
Goodbye So Long was taken from the 1965 compilation album The Soul of Ike & Tina, promoted from the duo at several TV-Shows in America. A different version is available on the album Workin Together from 1971. After their live performance in the movie Taking Off in 1971, the single was also released in France with a different b-side track and a picture cover.
Writter: Ike Turner
Release: May 1965 / 1971 (France)
Label: Modern (USA) / Stateside (UK) / BYG (France)
Charts: USA: #32 (R&B)
Album: The Soul of Ike & Tina
Goodbye, So Long 1:57
Hurt Is All You Gave Me 2:23
From the American & UK release
It's Crazy Baby 2:52
From the French release
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Marvel and DC Stars Reflect on Their Black Superhero Roles
The actors discuss the role these characters have played in their own lives, in pop culture, and in the culture at large
By Keisha Hatchett | @keishamaze February 27, 2020
We're living in a superhero boom, where comic book heroes are no longer considered part of a niche sector of pop culture but rather a mainstream attraction. Recent years have seen a huge rise in the quantity of these larger-than-life stories, which is slowly leading to increased representation of marginalized communities on-screen as Hollywood works toward becoming more inclusive.
Charismatic heroes like Black Panther's regal king T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) and Captain America's ultra-charming Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) are lighting up the big screen, while TV today is teeming with small-screen crusaders such as Titans' luminous heroine Starfire (Anna Diop) and DC's Legends of Tomorrow's quirky antihero Charlie (Maisie Richardson-Sellers).
In celebration of Black History Month, some of those elite black superheroes — including Mike Colter (Marvel's Luke Cage), Don Cheadle (MCU), David Ramsey (Arrow), Ja'Siah Young (Raising Dion), China Anne McClain (Black Lightning), Joivan Wade (Doom Patrol), and Wayne Brady (Black Lightning) — are reflecting on their iconic roles and the influence their characters have had.
The Rise of Black Superheroes: A Black History Month Celebration
When Marvel's Luke Cage arrived on Netflix in 2016, becoming the first Marvel series to feature a black superhero lead, the titular bulletproof character (Colter) offered an unapologetically black and wholly attainable ideal of what it means to be a superhero, changing the game for the way black heroes could be portrayed on-screen. "It was an opportunity to reinvent the idea of the superhero...because we were starting a reboot of everything," Mike Colter told TV Guide. "There was...a gap between the superheroes that I grew up watching and then the ones that we presented on the Netflix package. Just more human, more approachable, someone people could relate to, someone that people could see walking down the street, and I think that's what fans responded to. I think it set a standard of a different type of superhero, and hopefully one that's inspiring to young men, that adds a little bit of credibility and dignity."
And it's not just black superheroes who are finally getting the spotlight. Wayne Brady, who portrays the menacing villain Tyson "Gravedigger" Sykes in Black Lightning, explained why it's also essential to showcase the nefarious characters who aren't inherently good. "I think it's important to have both black superheroes and black supervillains because we need to normalize the fact that we exist on both ends of the spectrum," Brady said. "I think it's a disservice to just have black heroes because then, we're trying to set up this unrealistic paradigm of black people or black heroes appear godlike or super positive. That's not real life."
Black Lightning Is Most Powerful When Depicting How Black Families Triumph Over Trauma
Meanwhile, David Ramsey spoke on the significance of having characters in the genre who are specifically written as black. "Someone asked me back in [Arrow] Season 2, 'Does it make a difference that John Diggle isn't just a black superhero but he was written as black superhero?' And I said, 'You're damn right,'" Ramsay recalled. "This guy was at all times, in all ways, a black superhero. And I think that's important for the culture of our business and it's important to our culture in this country, really, because it's been a long time coming."
Check out the video below to see more stars' thoughts on how far black superheroes have come and the important role their characters have played in their own lives, in pop culture, and in the culture at large.
For Black History Month, TV Guide is celebrating black superheroes in TV and film. As part of The Rise of Black Superheroes, we're honoring the legacies of pioneers like Luke Cage, War Machine, and actress Eartha Kitt; examining how blackness shapes the identities of characters like Iris West, Black Lightning, and John Diggle; exploring what today's black heroes mean to kids of color; and celebrating the greatest black superheroes of all time. You can check out more content from The Rise of Black Superheroes here.
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Glossostigma elantinoides, commonly known as glosso, originates from New Zealand where it can be found growing in bogs and swamps. It was not used in aquaria until the late 1980s when Takashi Amano imported it to Japan and began creating amazing aquascapes carpeted with the diminutive plant. Glosso is now popular worldwide and is considered one of the most popular foreground options for planted aquaria.
When provided with plenty of light and nutrients, glosso will remain short and compact, no more than an inch high. Given good care, they will spread like a carpet across the aquarium floor. The leaves are small, tongue-shaped, and petiolate (meaning the leaf has a stalk that attaches to the plant stem). In healthy plants, the leaves are bright green and will produce bubbles readily.
This plant should be used as a foreground plant, and only placed where there is plenty of light. When the light is not strong enough, or the plant is shaded by other plants and decor, glosso will grow vertically, becoming spindly and unattractive. For this reason, take care when placing glosso to ensure it is not shaded from the light source.
Another important factor in placing glosso is using a nutrient rich substrate and planting the tiny shoots deeply. Iron is particularly important for this plant to thrive. Some successful plant growers and breeders have recommended Flora-base as a substrate medium. ADA Aqua Soil and Power Sand are also recommended substrates. ADA Iron Bottom is an excellent iron supplement for any substrate you might choose. The substrate should not be too coarse.
When initially purchased, glosso is usually potted. Remove from the potting material, then separate into individual plants by snipping them apart so each is a single set of leaves with a root. Individual plants should be spaced about 1 cm apart in areas where they will receive full light. Using tweezers, place each plant deeply in the substrate taking care that no part of the root is exposed. The leaves should be just barely visible and lay right on the substrate. Some bury the entire plant, then gently wipe away the enough of the substrate to just expose the leaves. It is said it's impossible to plant glosso too deep.
Light is the key to success with Glosso, as well as a nutrient-rich substrate and the use of CO2. Without additional CO2, algae can become a problem, and growth will be much slower. CO2 should be at a level of 20-30 ppm at a minimum. The water should be soft and pH slightly acidic. Lighting should be at least 3-4 watts per gallon to ensure proper horizontal growth.
If plants begin growing vertically it is an indication of too little light. Leaves turning darker generally are an indication of too little iron. Yellow leaves are also a sign of too little nutrition. Thin, slender leaves will occur when too much CO2 is present.
A rapid grower when light and nutrients are plentiful glosso propagates by sending out lateral shoots. Higher light will stimulate low compact growth, while too little light will cause glosso to grow upwards, looking pale and spindly. As the plant grows, it will often grow over itself and should be trimmed to keep the plant dense and low to the tank bottom. Fertilizers in the substrate, as well as liquid fertilizers such as Natural Aquarium Vital will help promote healthy growth.


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Time to Rebel
culture, democracy, heritage, maori, New Zealand government democracy, Foreshore & Seabed, Maori
by Dr Tom Johnson
I cannot adequately express the frustration and disgust I have with the current government over the way it has subverted democratic principles in its short term in office. Above all, I resent being turned into a second class citizen in my own country because I'm not Maori. I also object to the fact that my nine grandchildren are likely to live in some form of an apartheid state if the inexorable slide continues under the current government. Michael Coote's accurate and horrendous writings on the Auckland Unitary Plan further confirm these fears.
In the space of four years, without seeking any specific mandate for these actions, the Prime Minister has:
allowed the flying of the seditious Maori separatist flag on all public occasions
wiped the Foreshore and Seabed Act despite considerable opposition
surreptitiously sent Pita Sharples to New York to sign the United Nations Charter on Indigenous Rights
appointed a biased Constitutional Review panel of predominantly Treatyists, separatists and Maori academic radicals, with the review skewed in such a way as to lead to the adoption and inclusion of a Treaty of Waitangi in all legislation.
To compound matters further, when the probable findings of the Panel are announced, the stated intention of Deputy Prime Minister Bill English is to seek inter-party approval for the panel's recommendations and avoid an electoral vote on the issue. Yet another example of the arrogance of our politicians and their disregard for democracy. The tokenism of the consultation process for non-Maori has been starkly revealed at the so-called conversations and presentations I have attended.
There seems to be a complete disregard for the fact that all previous attempts to enshrine a Treaty in New Zealand law have floundered, despite the concerted efforts of its neoliberal bi-culturalist proponents. Most people have recognized the divisive nature of the document due to the conflict of contemporary interpretations and various 'versions' with the simple literal translation of the document signed at Waitangi on 6 February 1840.
But let us put aside for a moment the issues of the various Treaties and just consider the interminable "petty apartheid" created by the indoctrination of cultural rites, rituals, language and name changes that non Maori have had to accept and endure for the last thirty years. All at the behest of the bi-culturalists who have successfully pushed their own political ideological agenda, without public consultation. The democratic rights of what is generally an apathetic public have been ignored. But one hopes that the efforts of an increasing number of concerned citizens over the threat of part-Maori sovereignty and the extortionist fleecing of tax payer generated funds to meet spurious Treaty claims are now being increasingly challenged. Michael Coote's article "Racist rorts in draft Auckland Plan" should be a wake up call to all Aucklanders particularly and New Zealanders in general. It graphically illustrates how insidiously and deeply the Maori subversion of democracy has become embedded in our society. It tends to be all done under the radar and under the guise of spurious cultural and Treaty 'rights.'
As for cultural rites and rituals, Olympian Valerie Adams said it all for me when she said that she was haka'd out. This was further endorsed by academic Dr Brian McDonnell (proud of his dual Maori and European heritage) but aware that Waiatas and Karakias were being performed ad nauseum "for everything short of the opening of a broom cupboard." The Danish politician who objected to the haka performed by violent, eye rolling, tongue protruding, half naked Maori men recently showed that cultural sensitivity cuts both ways, but her comments received the predictable lambasting from the hyper sensitive Maori culturalists. It is interesting that the Danes with a cultural heritage that predates Maori history, includes the rape and pillage of the Vikings, but the Danes do not resort to welcoming visiting dignitaries dressed in horned helmets and brandishing broadswords.
For non Maori or 85% of the population, few things are more irritating than the obsessive culturalisation process that has imposed Maori culture on a myriad of different functions and activities. And at what cost? Despite my Irish heritage, which many part-Maori also can lay claim to, I don't expect a rendition of an Irish jig and somebody singing "Danny Boy" to start any function I attend. So I have started my own form of passive resistance – Mahatma Gandhi style. I refuse to take part in, or watch, a Waiata, Karakia or Haka where the function is not on a Marae or the ritual has no relevance to the specific function, particularly as we live in a secular society. I have already begun by refusing to take part in the rituals performed at one government body I am associated with. I am sure that the Human Rights Act gives me that individual democratic right of choice.
The protest is not carried out lightly or with any malice because I believe all ethnic groups should be proud of their own cultural heritage. However, they should not be guilty of imposing the rituals of that heritage on other cultural groups.
If ever there was a time when all New Zealanders should regard themselves as New Zealanders first and foremost, regardless of their own culture, it is now. It is time to rebel! You can join me in my passive resistance movement, if you want to.
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St. Moritz Church by John Pawson
Augsburg, Germany
Daylight, augmented by an illuminated dome, bathes a baptismal font as reimagined by John Pawson for the St. Moritz Church (circa 1019) in Germany.
La Sagrada Familia by Jordi Faulî and Anoche
Antoni Gaudî's vision for the lighting of the Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona is taking shape under architect Jordi Faulî and Anoche.
When Focus Lighting carved a new office out of a trio of two-story 1910 retail buildings on a busy street in Harlem five years ago, principal Paul Gregory wanted the facility to be more than a functional workspace for ongoing projects.
Natural Resources Defense Council Midwest Office
If it were only a case of "practice what you preach," the sustainably designed Midwest offices of the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) would offer an impressive enough example, with a new space that exploits daylight and incorporates reclaimed materials.
San Francisco's multitudinous tech start-ups are not only making their mark in economic terms, they're redefining the workspace.
Installation at Hedonism Wines by Universal Design Studio and Speirs + Major
London's Mayfair district, populated by yacht brokers and art dealers, is a natural home for retailers trading on exclusivity.
More than 600 miles separate Maysville, Kentucky, from its New York City namesake, a trendy watering hole west of Madison Square Park.
Nestled in a 19th-century brick warehouse that once served as a power station for San Francisco's formerly industrial South of Market district, the Michelin-starred Saison feels more like a communal eatery than a place where cultish foodies drop $400 on an 18-to-20-course dinner.
The latest fixtures—many of them energy-efficient—range from the shapely to the linear.
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Home > News & Events > News > The AKC Canine Health Foundation Meets Year I Fundraising Goal for Tick-Borne Disease Initiative; Launches Year II to Continue Progress in Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation Meets Year I Fundraising Goal for Tick-Borne Disease Initiative; Launches Year II to Continue Progress in Research
The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to prevent, treat and cure diseases in all dogs, is pleased to announce it has met the Year I fundraising goal of $250,000 for its Tick-Borne Disease Initiative, launched in February 2016. Funds raised were matched dollar-for-dollar by the American Kennel Club.
Building on this progress, CHF will carry this important Initiative into Year II. Grants funded through the Initiative aim to find better diagnostics, preventives and therapeutics for tick-borne diseases in dogs. In addition, free educational resources, including webinars, a whitepaper and articles are available at www.akcchf.org/ticks.
CHF is excited to announce that once again, as an added incentive, all donations to the CHF Tick-Borne Disease Initiative during 2017 will be generously matched dollar-for-dollar by the American Kennel Club (AKC), up to $250,000.
"The AKC is proud of the progress made through CHF's Tick-Borne Disease Initiative, and we are pleased to once again provide these matching funds to the Initiative in 2017," said Harvey Wooding, AKC Board of Directors. "Tick-borne disease has far-reaching impacts on both dogs and humans, and the AKC supports this work for the health of dogs."
Tick-Borne diseases are an important group of emerging infectious diseases. As the geographic range of ticks continues to expand, both dogs and people can be affected by these diseases, year-round. CHF's Tick-Borne Disease Initiative and new research grants address important health concerns including Lyme disease, bartonellosis, and ehrlichiosis, to name a few.
"We are grateful to the AKC for continuing their generous match of funds raised through the Tick-Borne Disease Initiative, and we also thank the many individuals, dog clubs and foundations who have supported this important Initiative to help us reach our year I goal," said Dr. Diane Brown, CHF CEO. "We believe, through this dedicated research effort, we can make a long-lasting impact on these diseases in dogs and their human companions."
To learn more about CHF's tick-borne disease initiative, including the opportunity to double your donation, visit www.akcchf.org/ticks.
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Electric cars are the future. We all know that. But is an electric car charging station a business opportunity? In this blog post, we'll take a look at the pros and cons of becoming a charging station operator. I hope, it will help you decide if this is the right business for you. Stay tuned!
What Is Electric Car Charging Stations?
Is EV Charging Station Profitable Business?
Benefits of electric car charging stations
What Are The Disadvantages of Electric Car Charging Station Business?
How Do I Franchise an EV Charging Station?
Who Is the Largest Manufacturer of EV Charging Stations?
How Much is the EV Charging Industry Worth?
What Are The Electric Car Charging Business Opportunities?
Electric car charging stations are exactly what they sound like. They are the facilities where electric cars can charge their batteries. Charging stations can be public or private. EV owners can also install them in their homes, businesses, or parking lots.
Public electric car charging stations are found in places where people congregate, such as shopping centers, airports, and parks. Private electric car charging stations are often installed in homes or businesses.
There is a lot of debate over whether electric car charging stations are a profitable business. On the one hand, electric cars are becoming more and more popular, so there is growth potential. Electric car charging stations are expensive to install and maintain. So it can be difficult to turn a profit.
There are several benefits of electric car charging stations:
Electric cars help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So installing charging stations can help promote sustainability.
Electric car charging stations are good for the environment. Since they use renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Charging stations can help promote electric vehicles, which are the future of transportation.
There are also a few disadvantages to consider before starting an electric car charging stations business:
Electric car charging stations are expensive to install and maintain.
It can be difficult to turn a profit from electric car charging stations.
Charging stations may take up a lot of space, which can be a problem in tight spaces.
Not all-electric cars can use fast charging. So operators need to be aware of the different types of electric cars.
Franchising electric car charging stations can be a great way to get into the business. There are a few things to consider before franchising an electric car charging station:
Franchisors need to be familiar with the electric car market. Charging standard may vary in the different types of electric cars.
The franchise agreement should include a detailed operations manual that outlines how to operate the electric car charging station.
Franchisors need to be able to provide training and support to their franchisees.
You should make a comprehensive research before jumping in the franchising electric car charging station. And make sure you're familiar with the industry. There are a lot of great resources available online, so start your research today!
The largest electric vehicle charging station manufacturer is Tesla, followed by ChargePoint and ABB. These companies have a combined market share of over 70%. Other notable players in the market include SemaConnect, EVgo, and Greenlots. The electric vehicle charging station market is expected to grow at a CAGR of over 15% during the forecast period. This can be attributed to the increasing demand for electric vehicles and the need for charging infrastructure. The electric vehicle charging station market is expected to reach a value of USD 45.8 billion by 2025.
Charging infrastructure is essential for the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. The lack of charging infrastructure is one of the major hurdles for electric vehicle adoption. There are around 17,000 electric vehicle charging stations in the United States, which is a small number compared to the number of gas stations. The electric vehicle charging station market is nascent and there is a lot of opportunity for growth.
The electric car charging stations business is still in its early stages and there is a lot of room for growth. As we mentioned before, the market would grow at a CAGR of over 15% during the forecast period. There are a few key drivers for this growth. The electric vehicle market is growing at a rapid pace and it will continue in the future.
The electric vehicle charging market is expected to reach a value of USD 45.8 billion by 2025. This is a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to get involved in this industry. As we all know, it's a growing industry and the profit potential is high.
There are several electric car charging business opportunities that you can explore. You can set up your own electric car charging station, or you can become a distributor of electric car charging stations.
So, is an electric car charging station a good business opportunity? It depends on your goals and what you're willing to invest. If you're passionate about electric cars and sustainability, then electric car charging stations could be a great business venture. But, it's important to do your research and understand the risks and rewards before getting started.
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The shift into autumn has been slow and delicious this year, full of rosy skies and a land rendered golden by the creeping chill. I have been plucking every flower in order to dash color around our home like a mad painter. I haven't enough vases to hold it all.
With the change of seasons and the fella's recent acquisition of a Hasselblad film camera, we have been going out in the evenings chasing photographs. As dusk begins to fill the corners, we grab our gear and pursue the light, attempting to affix with chemicals and paper a season which is known for its brevity. How incredibly human, this desire to preserve that which is impossibly grand and transient, like a season or a sunset. I have been thinking on this a lot lately.
A few days ago, I was singing to a Nina Simone record against the bite of my jeweler's saw when I noticed the wind picking up outside my window and a flurry of leaves begin to twirl around the house. I raced downstairs, grabbed the fella who had been contentedly napping on the couch, and bounded outside to stand under the trees and watch the beginnings of a thunderstorm.
There should be a word for those moments before a storm when the world is swelling and swaying, and the trees lean forward to dig their toes deep into the earth. Every bird and beast tucked in for the evening, and even time seems to lie down and be still to let the storm pass without resistance. The verve in the air escalates until I could howl in anticipation. The wind sweeping under every leaf, the mad twisting of the trees, the eerie shifting color of the sky, the crackle of aliveness in my soul, these are the grand, transient things I would like to preserve and tuck into a shoe box for later. But until that is possible, I am happy with golden fields and sugary sweet sunsets.


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Victoria Mens' Golf Club News & Announcements
Victoria Men's Club - Club Championship
Congratulations to our 2022 Club Champion, Jordan Vallee, with a two day total gross score of 140. Congratulations to all…
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Congratulations to the 2022 winner of the Mid-Season Classic, Jordan Vallee, with a winning gross score of 73. Congratulations to…
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Congratulations to Curtis Shell, the winner of the 2022 Johnny Aitken Memorial Tournament, with a net score of 68.
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Congratulations to Richard Spence, the winner of the 2022 Away Tournament at Coal Creek, with a net score of 68.
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Congratulations to the winner of the 2022 Tombstone Tournament, Dai Vu. His last shot was on the 18th green.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 Jim Mahar Memorial Tournament Tony Huntley & Ted Nason (No picture available)
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Planning consent granted for 6 storey development on East Road
Planning permission has been granted by Cambridge City Council for our 6 storey block on East Road next door to Mackays' store, sited on a former car sales lot. This will be a mixed-use scheme comprising 34 student studio rooms with commercial use on the ground floor for a future retail unit and coffee shop on East Road. The building has been designed to take account of the Council's Eastern Gate Supplementary Planning Guidance and will sit opposite an 8 storey block designed by Alison Brooks Architects approved last year, both of which are intended to assist the regeneration of the area.
The case officers Committee Report strongly supported our scheme and summed up; "Overall, I consider that the elevation and treatment of the building would make a positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area. The proposed building would have an interesting and unique fenestration that allows the building to be read as a unique stand-alone building without appearing alien within the context of its surroundings". Beacon Planning assisted with the application.


The Port Alberni Shelter Society needs some extra help as the cold weather sets in.
The Port Alberni Shelter Society needs some extra help as the cold weather sets in this week.
"We are contracted by the provincial government to provide emergency shelter for 12 people per night; however, the number of clients that use this service is often much higher, up to 20 beds per night," shelter administrator Wes Hewitt said.
The shelter is in need of extra food and clothing items like turkeys or canned ham, coffee, tea and cleaning items.
The shelter already receives year-round support from several local businesses, like Tim Hortons, Buy-Low Foods, Fairway Market, Quality Foods and the Coastal Community Credit Union, Hewitt said.
To see the shelter's Christmas wish list, go online to pashelter.weebly.com and click on the "news and events" link.


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March 12, 2001 -- The good news is, I can see; the bad news is, I can see. More on that later.
But the fact is, two and a half months after LASIK surgery to correct my farsightedness and astigmatism, my eyes still aren't fully adjusted.
Maybe you're like most people over 40 -- the aging of your eyes is beginning to change your life in a way you don't like. It was happening to me. I'd reached the point where I couldn't see the dirt on the kitchen counter until I put on my reading glasses, and the numbers on my car speedometer were a little fuzzy.
So let me flash back to how I ended up, three days after this past Christmas, wearing plastic bubbles taped over my eyes at the laser surgery center of Zale Lipshy Hospital at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (UTSW). It may help you decide if this procedure is for you.
For several years, the idea of LASIK had lurked in the back of my mind. But until about a year and a half ago, the procedure was FDA-approved only for nearsightedness, or myopia. This is when the corneal curve is too steep, causing distant images to blur. When the operation was approved for farsightedness (the corneal curve is too shallow, causing close objects to blur), the possibility of having it done myself moved one step closer.
Then last summer, the FDA approved two laser machines for correcting farsightedness with astigmatism (where the cornea is irregularly shaped -- more like a football as opposed to a basketball). I did a story about it, using as my main source H. Dwight Cavanagh, MD, PhD, vice chairman of UTSW ophthalmology department. I listened carefully to what he had to say about the procedure; after all, he had been one of the doctors who had conducted LASIK clinical trials and also one of the researchers on a study comparing this method with another type of laser surgery called PRK. I also talked with a man in his late 60s who'd participated in the clinical trial of LASIK at the medical center, who gave a glowing review.
This was sounding more and more like a real possibility for me, but the thought of surgery made me squeamish. The surgeons use a tiny instrument called a microkeratome to cut a flap of corneal tissue, then use a laser to remove a hair-thin piece of tissue, effectively changing the shape of the eye. Cavanagh said the surgery for farsightedness was easier and safer because the laser didn't focus on the field of vision, as in the nearsightedness procedure. Rather, it removes a donut-shaped piece of tissue around the corneal edge.
A few months later I made an appointment for Cavanagh to evaluate me for LASIK. Coincidentally, my editors had just assigned me to write about the controversial issue of using the procedure on children. Cavanagh was a good sport, and not only spent a lot of time talking with me as a patient, but also fielding questions on expanding the surgery to youngsters.
After a three-and-a-half-hour exam, Cavanagh explained that the shape of my eye made contacts impossible. The other option, considering the deterioration of my vision, was bifocals, then trifocals. When he heard that I ride a horse and a bicycle, he told me I'd be safer and could continue my sports at a higher level with LASIK.
I went home and thought it over for about six weeks. He'd given me much to think about -- not the least of which are possible complications, including loss of vision, double or hazy vision, increased sensitivity to light, dry eye, and the appearance of glare and halos around lights, any of which may be temporary or permanent. In addition, an ulcer may form on the cornea, or an eyelid may become droopy. After working for years as a science writer, I know that science is an art -- the doctors can't guarantee whether your vision will improve, or to what degree. And the surgery isn't cheap: $1,900 per eye.
Eventually, I decided to go through with it. So, on Dec. 28, 2000, I found myself reclining in a dentist-type chair, about to see -- literally -- what the future would hold.
The surgery itself is pretty simple: an assistant cleaned and swabbed my eyes and applied a numbing solution. Cavanagh asked me to open my eyes wide so he could tape my eyelashes, so they wouldn't be harmed by the laser. Next he put a speculum in each eye -- yes, a miniature device similar to the type used for a gynecological exam. These were then cranked so that each eye was open as wide as possible. This was the only painful part of the procedure, and prompted me to say, "Ouch."
I was told to relax, look at a red dot that was shining into my eye, and not move. But it was hard to keep my eyes totally still even with the tape and speculum, because the light has a slight pulse. They also warned me, as the procedure began, that I would hear a slight buzzing sound.
Next, plastic bubbles were placed over my eyes and taped to my face, making me look like a giant insect. I was told to sit or lie in the waiting room and keep my eyes closed. That was a little difficult because I was anxious to see if I could see, and eager to get home. Before I left, the nurse gave me a little cosmetic-type bag with postoperative instructions, three kinds of eye drops, and wraparound sunglasses. I was instructed to keep the bubbles on except when I was putting the drops in, and at night. I asked if I could drive myself back the next day for my first follow-up; yes, I was told, if I felt like it.
As a friend drove me home, I found as forewarned that my eyes were very light sensitive, but that wasn't unusual for me. Once home, I fed my dogs and let them out, then went to bed, dozing on and off. This was to be my position for the next three days.
Yes, you guessed it: I was not having the miraculous, instantly perfect eyesight experience that some ads for laser eye surgery proclaim. I do know several people who say they walked out of the procedure with greatly enhanced sight and never had any trouble.
The morning of the second day, I started to drive in for my follow-up appointment, but after about two blocks I realized that my eyes were so light sensitive and my vision so blurry, the 25-mile trip was impossible. I went home and got a friend to drive me there.
By New Year's Day, things had not improved much, and I was getting scared. I talked by phone with the ophthalmologist on call, who said that things sounded normal, but that he'd be happy to look at me. I got another friend -- one of those for whom LASIK had been an instant success -- to drive me to the hospital.
The exam turned up nothing seriously wrong. The doctor put a pressure patch over the eye that was giving me the most trouble and told me to leave it on overnight. By morning it was much improved, but not to the point that my vision was as good as it was pre-LASIK.
The next morning, five days after surgery, I saw Cavanagh for another follow-up. He declared me healing well and 20/40 in one eye and 20/25 in the other. That day I tried to do some work, but my vision was still blurry. I had to hunch over and almost press my face against the computer screen to read it.
The following evening, Jonathan Davidorf, MD, medical director of the Davidorf Eye Group and a clinical instructor at UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute, returned my call. (I'd previously interviewed him for a story.) I didn't tell him my post-surgery progress but asked him to describe a typical recovery process for someone with farsightedness with astigmatism. His narrative exactly chronicled what I was experiencing; this made me much more confident of the final outcome. He said it could take as long as three months for my eyes to completely stabilize, and that sometimes, further correction is necessary.
Um, this was not what I'd anticipated.
I did have a major breakthrough in the second week: I was able to thread a needle in two tries without glasses. Before LASIK, it would have taken reading glasses and five attempts.
In the third and fourth week, I would wake with blurry vision and need to use my old prescription glasses for an hour or so. Then I would switch to weaker glasses. Some days I found that by afternoon, I could read almost anything without glasses. But the mornings were rough, and I considered asking for short-term disability leave from my job.
In the meantime, Cavanagh assured me that I was progressing nicely and probably still would achieve 20/20 vision in both eyes. However, the last time I saw him, at the end of January - one month postsurgery -- he said he expected my vision would fall off and I'd have to wear +1.75 to +2 lenses for most reading. I go for my next appointment soon.
Believe the doctors when they tell you about possible side effects.
Don't expect to have perfect vision. Very few patients achieve that, although the rate for permanent problems is only about 1%.
If a friend offers to stay with you for the first couple of days, take him or her up on it.
Today my vision is minimally better: I can read many things without glasses. However, I haven't achieved what I'd hoped to: not having to use reading glasses. And the whole thing has made doing my job as a medical writer sheer torture on many days -- right up to today.
In the end, I suppose I can wrap up the good and the bad news like this: I can now see the dirt on the kitchen counter without my glasses.


UNITED NATIONS, Sept 30 (APP): UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon has called for urgent de escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan and an end to violence in the region.
The UN chief made that call during a meeting with Pakistan's UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi, held in his 38 floor office at UN Headquarters in New York.
According to a Pakistan Mission press release, the secretary general said he was saddened by the loss of life of two Pakistani soldiers and he extended condolences to the Government of Pakistan and the family of the deceased.
Briefing him about the escalating situation, Ambassador Lodhi said that India has, by its declarations and actions, created conditions that pose an imminent threat to regional and International peace and security.
She also told the secretary general, that while India's claim of carrying out a surgical strike across the Line of Control was false, India had by its own admission, committed aggression against Pakistan.
She said that India has provoked this crisis to divert international attention away from the indigenous Kashmiri uprising against Indian occupation.
It was, therefore essential to address the root cause of this crisis, India's continuing denial of the right of self determination to the Kashmiri people.
In this regard, she asked the secretary general to play a role in bringing an end to the grave human rights.
Responding to the detailed briefing, the secretary general repeated his offer of extending his good offices to both countries, which Pakistan has always welcomed but India has consistently declined.
He regretted the fact that UNMOGIP (United Nations Military Observer Group in India and Pakistan) was unable to fully function due to India's non cooperation.
The UN's military Mission is only able to operate on the Pakistani controlled side of the LoC as India refuses to accept its functioning on the other side and opposes its expansion.
Nevertheless, Ambassador Lodhi asked the secretary general to ensure that UNMOGIP is able to report independently about the facts of the situation on the ground to the Security Council.
Ambassador Lodhi told the secretary general that Pakistan had exercised maximum restraint but would respond forcefully to any acts of aggression and provocation.
Responsibility for the escalating crisis rested entirely on India, she added.
The secretary general also conveyed his dismay at the cancellation of the SAARC summit saying this could prove a good opportunity for dialogue.
Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi told the secretary general that the international community, and especially the United Nations, should not ignore this grave threat to international peace and security with possibly catastrophic consequences for the entire region.
She urged Ban to intervene "boldly and unequivocally" by calling on India to halt its aggressive actions and provocations, lest these lead to an even more dangerous situation.
She said that the secretary general was duty bound to do so under the UN Charter.
If India did not heed this call, the UN's relevant mechanisms, including the Security Council, must be advised of this imminent threat to international peace and security, as required under the UN Charter, she added.
On Thursday, soon after the reports came in of Indian aggressive acts in the disputed Kashmir region, Ambassador Lodhi met with the President of UN Security Council, Gerard van Bohemen of New Zealand, and briefed him on the escalating tensions with India.


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People who own dogs are less prone to heart disease Your Heart
Medical Research Institute
And when that is already your best friend can also be your best ally for your health? Know that you can rely on a "doctor of four legs" to it. Experts from the American Heart Association, the pets can reduce the risk of their owners develop heart disease, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, obesity and emotional disorders.
The dog is the best example for this kind of beneficial relationship, as has the need to go out for walks and requires the owner to exit from sedentary to play and basic care. Moreover, according to the same American Heart Association, people who have dogs are 54% more likely to achieve the recommended level of physical activity - at least 90 minutes of walking per week.
The relationship between animals and treatment of heart disease has been gaining ground in the study of medicine, as well as research the Baker Medical Research Institute, which proves that the owners of dogs and cats have lower rates of cholesterol and triglycerides than those who do not have pets. Both rates favoring atherosclerosis (plaque formation that clogs arteries, allowing infarction and other heart problems).
It was also perceived by the American Heart Association that pets improve the quality of life of people who suffer from cardiovascular disease or not, making them more humorous and mitigating the sufferings everyday. Stress can be reduced, because the contact with the animals helps release several "good hormones": as beta endorphins, prolactin and oxytocin, they all act regulating rates of cortisol (a hormone related to alertness), the that reduces stress, beyond the control of the levels of adrenaline, which is directly related to increased blood pressure. Acetylcholine, another hormone linked to the state of tranquility, is also released and lowers blood pressure and heart and respiratory rates.
Other techniques reiterate the benefits of human-animal interaction, such as Pet Therapy, Assisted Therapy Dogs (TAC) and Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT), in which the animal is a co-therapist and helps the patient to achieve the goals proposed in their treatments. Including, contrary to popular belief, putting children who live with these bugs in early childhood, make them develop an increase in the immune system, preventing allergic and respiratory diseases. Animals also help children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), autism and relationship difficulties (excessive shyness and fear).
But have you thought about having a pet?
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Dr. Marcelo Sobra l - Cardiologist Charity Portuguesa de São Paulo
Egle Bellintani - Psychologist of CEAP () Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo
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Deaths from Medical Errors at 195,000 per Year
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Average of 195,000 people in the USA died due to potentially preventable, in-hospital medical errors in each of the years 2000, 2001 and 2002, according to a new study of 37 million patient records that was released today by HealthGrades, the healthcare quality company.
The HealthGrades Patient Safety in American Hospitals study is the first to look at the mortality and economic impact of medical errors and injuries that occurred during Medicare hospital admissions nationwide from 2000 to 2002. The HealthGrades study applied the mortality and economic impact models developed by Dr
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The 29-year-old, currently in the final phase of her PhD program at the University of Ottawa and conducting research at the Advanced Medical Research Institute of Canada in Sudbury, was enlightened after volunteering at a tribal school in Orissa, India ..
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Yo-Kai Watch to bow on Disney XD LatAm
Global expansion is well underway for boy-skewing series Yo-Kai Watch, which will air on Disney XD throughout Latin America beginning next month.
Boy-skewing animated series Yo-Kai Watch is heading to Disney XD Latin America, following a pan-regional broadcasting deal inked by MarVista Entertainment.
The Dentsu, Level-5 and TV Tokyo co-produced-series will premiere June 13 across all five of Disney XD Latin American feeds, spanning Mexico, Central America, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela and Uruguay.
Yo-Kai Watch, which follows the misadventures of an average human boy and his involvement with the mischievous Yo-kai, will air weekdays on Disney XD, while repeat episodes will run on the weekends.
Disney XD already airs the series in the US (thanks to a 2015 deal inked with Dentsu Entertainment USA), and a newly launched Yo-Kai Watch North American toy line from Hasbro has already benefited the company's bottom line.
And, following a raft of licensing deals already in place, VIZ Media Europe recently sold the series into more than a hundred countries across Europe and Africa, where it started rolling out this spring.
The series first launched two years ago in Japan and has inspired more than US$2 billion in merchandise. More than 50 licensees have signed on for the North American market to date, and initial programs beyond toys and games will be available at multiple retailers for back-to-school programs this year. A much larger multi-category presence is slated for fall and holiday 2016.
boys' properties, Disney XD, Latin America, Yo-Kai Watch
Nerd Corps' boy brand Slugterra ramps up activity
Licensing deals abound for Slugterra brand
Yo-Kai Watch gains ground in LatAm
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Q: Flex DropdownList does not show the correct values I have a Flex Spark dropdownList in which I need to show the Provider FirstName,LastName:
   <s:DropDownList id="providerList"
            dataProvider="{model.practiceProviderList.practiceProviders}"
    labelField="provider.providerName.firstName"/>

But the output shows only [object Object] & [object Object] as there are 2 providers in the DB and does not show the actual values.
The PracticeProviderList.as:
[Bindable]
    [RemoteClass(alias="model.PracticeProviderList")]
    public class PracticeProviderList extends PracticeProviderListBase {

        private var _practiceProviderList:ArrayCollection;

        public function get practiceProviders():ArrayCollection
        {
            return _practiceProviderList;
        }

        public function set practiceProviders(value:ArrayCollection):void
        {
            _practiceProviderList = value;
        }

The PracticeProvider Object:
public class PracticeProvider  {

        private var _practiceId:Number;
        private var _practiceProviderId:Number;
        private var _provider:Provider;

        public function set practiceId(value:Number):void {
            _practiceId = value;
        }
        public function get practiceId():Number {
            return _practiceId;
        }

        public function set practiceProviderId(value:Number):void {
            _practiceProviderId = value;
        }
        public function get practiceProviderId():Number {
            return _practiceProviderId;
        }

        public function set provider(value:Provider):void {
            _provider = value;
        }
        public function get provider():Provider {
            return _provider;
        }

The Provider has providerName:PersonName as one of it's fields & PersonName has firstName:String & lastName:String
I need to show the First Name, Last Name in the dropdownlist. I would appreciate if someone can help in this regard.
Thanks
Harish

A: The labelField can't concatenate 2 values.  Use a labelFunction instead.
If I understand your data model, Something like this:
public function myLabelFunction(item:Object):String{
 return item['providerName']['PersonName']['firstName'] + ' ' + item['providerName']['PersonName']['lastName']
}

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There's about a month left to this year's regular season, meaning it's crunch time for competitive owners of fantasy teams. The last time we dusted off the 20 under 20% gimmick was during the first week of the season. We were lucky enough to earmark a few undervalued players, included a pretty solid pitching rotation of Bud Norris, Ivan Nova, Alexi Ogando, Derek Holland, and Aaron Harang.
As we'll see in a few minutes, there are some intriguing long-shots out there on most waiver wires. Let's get right to it.
We've mentioned Mr. McCarthy here before, mostly because of his strike out potential, above average control, and improved health. He has only accumulated 7 roto-important Wins this season, but his peripherals have been good all summer. He pitched against the Indians this evening, and typically lost his seventh game of the season while throwing a Complete Game, striking out 10, and walking one 1 Indian. Hitch your wagon to the Brandon McCarthy Experience, and good times are likely headed your way.
Another semi-regular in this space, Salty has been a streaky player in 2011. The good news is that he is surrounded by a wonderful lineup and gets opportunities, sharing time with Jason Varitek, A constant these in this essay is that a month is a short time, and any of these guys could wind up being a top performer at their position.
In a few seasons, he may be a casualty of his overuse, but for now Sean Marshall is in his prime. His WHIP was 1.11 last season, and it is 1.10 this season.
Here's an underachiever who could get hot and win a few games in September. I guess. Not a lot to choose from at 17% apparently.
Personality aside, Najer Morgan is a good bet for stolen bases and runs. The Brewers are firing on all cylinders. The leadoff hitter to a team with Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder batting 3/4 should score about a run a game.
Davis could strikeout more guys.
Flying under the radar for a couple of years, after debuting to big time hype, Wade Davis has been doing a good job of getting Major League hitters out.
He's struggled maintaining good strikeout rates*, which is probably why he's only owned in 85% of Yahoo leagues.
Trends resembling those numbers usually do not lead to great success in the future, but at this stage in the season Davis could be worth a flyer to pitch for owners who need the arms.
We mentioned last week in a tweet, that Lucas Duda leads all NL rookies in WPA. Most of it is probably from some big Game Winning RBI he had a week or two ago, but still. Leading the league in something is something. The rebuilding Mets are giving Duda the opportunity we wanted him to get last season. Sign me up fora chance to get a guy with regular at bats, power, and position eligibility.
Speaking of position eligibility and power, Sean Rodriguez has both. He's owned in only 13% of Yahoo leagues because he does not play every day. Position scarcity is also key with Rodriguez, since he can man 2b, 3b, and SS. A hot streak out of him could mean something like 5 home runs in a week, or 10 HR's in September.
On this day, there were no other good players with 12% ownership. We were looking at the likes of Jeremy Guthrie or an injured Chris Narverson. While Downs is nowhere near getting Saves, he gets people out with a 5.7 K/9 and 66.4% ground ball rate.
Here's a player who could be owned in more fantasy leagues, but really needs to be on a contending team in real life. The fact that Capuano, who's not really making a lot of money, passed through waivers without being claimed is surprising. That a contending team hasn't been able to trade something to Sandy Alderson and the Mets for his services just boggles my mind.
Kyle Blanks is showing the ability to reach base and bounce back from a bad streak. He's also big and powerful enough to hit home runs in Petco Park. If you need power, go for it. The big guy is at least fun to root for.
Look at the difference in OPS alone. Over the past 30 days, Mayberry's slugging percentage is higher than Raul's OPS.
This kid is still about a year, or two, or three, from really putting it all together and being an outright force to be reckoned with. In the meantime, his raw talent could lead to a hot month of September winning fantasy baseball glory for thousands of basement dwelling fans.
"Did the White Sox wait too long to play the Dayan Viciedo card? Probably, but Viciedo may have benefitted from their reluctance to throw him into the fire in June or July.
His 2011 debut was impressive for more than just the single and long home run he hit in his first two at-bats. He walked in his third plate appearance -- matching the total of walks he had in his first 97 plate appearances last season. Viciedo has historically been one of those hitters scouts say will "swing at the rosin bag,'' but appears to have greatly improved his patience at the plate after working with a combination of Greg Walker, Chris Chambliss, Jeff Manto and Tim Laker the last four years. He had only 13 walks to go with 103 strikeouts between Triple-A Charlotte and Chicago last season but in his second season at Charlotte offset 83 strikeouts with 45 walks, helping him improve his on-base percentage from .321 to .364."
I feel that anyone looking for hitting should take a flyer on Viciedo.
Venable has struggled with injuries this year, seemingly sapping him of his power. Perhaps, it was more a function of opportunity, comfort at the plate, or something else that hasn't clicked yet and a power surge could be forthcoming. Even if it's not, Venable has still bees stealing bases effectively. He has 24 steals in just 101 games, so we could see him get at least a handful more next month.
Allen is making friends in Oakland.
For months, maybe years, we've wanted to see Brandon Allen get a bigger opportunity. Finally, after being traded to Oakland or Brad Ziegler, he's producing at the Major League level. Since the trade 15 games ago, All has posted a 1.022 OPS.
We're only a couple of days away from September call ups, and with that we will likely get Brett Wallace starting versus right-handed pitchers. As we've seen time and time again, hitters with good awareness, eyes, and plate discipline flourish when rebounding after another go-around, honing their craft, on the farm.
Another player expected back with the big club after September 1st is Dee Gordon. Unlike Wallace, though, Gordon will be coming back from spending time on the Disabled List for a bruised shoulder. The reason to add Gordon isn't for any power or extreme hitting ability. Rather, we would take Gordon with thee hopes that he could score a handful of runs and steal two or three bases each week.
Two percent ownership for a leadoff hitter on any Major League Baseball time is an egregious oversight. Even being on the worst team in baseball, the every day leadoff hitter should be owned in most leagues. He won't hit for much power, but some SB's and R's from Shafer could help your squad more than the weakest player who's currently on your bench.
Trayvon's an exciting young player.
The Mariners do not have much offense to speak of, and Trayvon is really learning on the job. If you're in a very deep league, or a keeper/dynasty league, Trayvon could be an asset right now. He's been a good prospect, and Dodger faithful are still disappointed that the Mariners were able to pry him away from the Los Angeles system this July.
Note: ownership percentages based on Yahoo leagues, August 29.


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Foo Fighters today announce 4 UK stadium shows for Summer 2022.
Currently returning rock & roll to stages across the U.S., Foo Fighters today announce 4 UK stadium shows for Summer 2022. These must- see shows will no doubt be the concert highlight of next year and will be the band's first shows in the UK since their headline slot at Reading & Leeds Festival summer 2019.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed #1 album, Medicine At Midnight, earlier this year, Foo Fighters made an historic return to the stage at New York's Madison Square Garden, playing the city's first full capacity show in more than a year. More recently, the band has begun a series of sold-out headline dates and a triumphant headline set closing out this year's Lollapalooza festival in Chicago.
"We can't fucking wait to get back to the UK!" Dave Grohl said. "It's been far too long. Get ready to make up for lost time with some long ass nights of rock & roll."
Kicking off at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on the 25th June 2022, the run includes a date at Birmingham's Villa Park and a return to London Stadium for two huge dates on 30th June and 2nd July. Support for the dates will come from St Vincent, Courtney Barnett, Shame, Hot Milk and Loose Articles (see below for details).
Tickets for the shows go on general sale this Friday (20th August) at 9am from HERE.
FOO FIGHTERS UK DATES
Sat 25th Manchester, Emirates Old Trafford (w/St Vincent & Loose Articles)
Mon 27th Birmingham, Villa Park (w/ Courtney Barnett & Hot Milk)
Thur 30th London, London Stadium (w/ St Vincent & Shame)
Sat 2nd London, London Stadium (w/ Courtney Barnett & Hot Milk)
Mitchell Tenpenny To Release 'Midtown Diaries' EP


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Q: How do I remove a rar file that has stuck on the applications/places toolbar? I was moving a rar file to another place when it stuck on the bottom toolbar, see screenshot below.

Right click only shows 'launch' and 'properties' options, No delete option is available.
Running ubuntu 12.04, 64 bit.

A: Hold the left alt key and right click the icon on the panel. You should see "remove from panel".


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Send Flowers for David
David Lee Allison
December 29, 1975 ~ November 28, 2021 (age 45)
David Lee Allison, 45, of Paris and formerly of Mason County passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Hospice of Cincinnati. He was a former deputy jailer at the Bourbon County Detention Center. He enjoyed music and movies.
David was born in Maysville on December 29, 1975 son of Brenda Henderson (Charles) Bussell and the late Elmer Allison, Jr.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother Bobby Lee "Bubba" Allison; his grandparents Elmer & Martha Allison, Sr.; Bill and Leona Henderson and his uncle Tommy Henderson. Survivors include a sister, Ashley Bussell of LaGrange; two step-children, Robert & Hailey Brewer; two aunts Betty Ann Moran; Linda Lou (Bob) Miller; an uncle Harry Lee (Shirley) Allison; two nephews, Nicholas (Maranda) Allison, Elmer Allison III; a niece Erica Dawn (Neil) Moore; and four great nephews; and many cousins and friends.
Graveside Memorial Services will be conducted at 2 P.M. Thursday, December 2, 2021 in May's Lick Cemetery with Pastor Danny Howard officiating. Burial will follow. Palmer Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family. Condolences to www.palmerfuneralhome.net
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Lee Allison, please visit our floral store.
May's Lick Cemetery
Main St.
May's Lick, KY, Kentucky 41055


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![oauth2-server-laravel](https://cloud.githubusercontent.com/assets/499192/9065550/751404ba-3ad2-11e5-9f92-3d4d5d4b9c54.png)

> **Note:** This package is no longer maintaned for Laravel 5.3+ since Laravel now features the [Passport package](https://laravel.com/docs/passport).

[OAuth 2.0](http://tools.ietf.org/wg/oauth/draft-ietf-oauth-v2/) authorization server and resource server for the Laravel and Lumen frameworks. Standard compliant thanks to the amazing work by [The League of Extraordinary Packages](http://www.thephpleague.com) OAuth 2.0 authorization server and resource server.

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> **Note:** This package assumes you have a good-enough knowledge of the principles behind the [OAuth 2.0 authorization specification](http://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc6749).

## Version Compatibility

 Laravel  | OAuth Server | PHP
:---------|:-------------|:----
 4.0.x    | 1.0.x        |>= 5.3
 4.1.x    | 1.0.x        |>= 5.3
 4.2.x    | 3.0.x        |>= 5.4
 5.0.x    | 4.0.x        |>= 5.4
 5.1.x    | 5.0.x        |>= 5.5.9
 5.2.x    | 5.1.x        |>= 5.5.9

## Documentation

This package features an [extensive documentation](docs#readme) to help you getting started implementing an OAuth 2.0 server in your Laravel application.

## Contributing

Bugs and feature request are tracked on [GitHub](https://github.com/lucadegasperi/oauth2-server-laravel/issues). Please read our [contribution guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before opening a new issue or submitting a new pull request.

## Credits

The code on which this package is [based](https://github.com/thephpleague/oauth2-server), is principally developed and maintained by [Alex Bilbie](https://twitter.com/alexbilbie).

## License

The Laravel OAuth 2.0 package is released under [the MIT License](LICENSE).


EOS explained in a simple chat over coffee!
I love how Chris manages to get over the core concepts of EOS, how it is going to evolve content distribution and pretty much lay to rest twitter, facebook and linkedin forever!
Interesting article, subscribed, I hope for reciprocity!


You can create endless lists for family and friends, add photos, where to find the gift, and more.
Then you can mark them as found, wrapped, or not found. You can protect the lists with a password.
Customize your lists with comments!
Check your behavior daily with Santa!


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Home / Unlabelled / HERE'S HOW ALI BANAT'S CHARITY IS CHANGING LIVES OF PEOPLE
HERE'S HOW ALI BANAT'S CHARITY IS CHANGING LIVES OF PEOPLE
Dr Zakir Naik June 14, 2018 0
"Every time you give up something for the sake of your creator he will keep replacing it with something better" – Ali Bannat.
Ali Banat, a super wealthy, successful businessman- turned philanthropist, passed away on May 29th, 2018.
His charity, Muslims Around the World (MATW) helped many people in countries like Togo, Lebanon, Ghana and Burkina Faso. MATW has been changing lives of people in poverty-stricken countries.
Currently, MATW aims at building a village which will be home to over 200 widows, a masjid for the local community and a school to house 600 orphans. A mini hospital/medical center and businesses to support the local community are also going to be established.
The organization has been working on many projects in these African countries. From building schools, mosques and hospitals to providing daily meals to the poor, the work of MATW is ongoing.
REMARKABLE EFFORTS
Just before his death, Ali's fund-raising efforts led to the building of a bakery in a poor village in Togo. The bakery distributes up to 5000 loafs of bread a day among the less fortunate.
Commenting on this video, Ali Banat said:
"The MATW first ever bakery. When I first got to Togo, some of the tribal and less fortunate people were throwing themselves at me for a piece of bread; this was the state of poverty and Subhanallah now we have our own bakery and will produce 3-5000 loafs of bread a day to distribute to the less fortunate, may Allah keep allowing us to complete and be apart of these endless rewarding projects . Wallahi goals, goals, goals.. we all need to set the and work towards them especially now in Ramadan push yourself hard."
During the Rohingya crisis, his organization raised money to aid refugees living in camps. The funds provided them with water, food, shelter and clothing. It also hoped to put sustainable farming for those still in Burma in place.
Just a couple of days before Ali banat's death, he posted a video of his organization handing out food for poverty-stricken families in Lebanon.
Ail Banat said the idea of establishing the charity organization was born out of the realization that when he dies everything will be gone except for his deeds.
"It all started when I went to the cemetery where a brother that had cancer had passed away. And I was at the cemetery and I was thinking to myself after you go there's nothing, there's no one there for you, no mother, no father, no brother, no sister except for your deeds," explaining that even the wealth also disappears.
"Even your money is not going to be there for you so the only thing that's going to be there for you is sadaqa (charity) and that's the only thing that's going to help you gradually through your time in the grave until you get to your ultimate destination."
LET'S PRAY FOR OUR DEAR BROTHER (ALI BANAT)
We ask Allah SWT to grant our dear brother Ali Banat paradise gardens beneath which rivers flow, we ask that he fulfilled his purpose here on earth, and is rewarded with the highest rank in Jannah. (Ameen)


To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to update eligibility for the supplemental security income program, and for other purposes.
Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2013 - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to increase from $240 to $1,320 (increased for inflation each calendar year after 2015) the first amount of general income per year excluded in determining SSI program eligibility. Increases from: (1) $780 to $4,284 (similarly increased) the first amount of earned income similarly excluded (including for a blind or disabled individual [or spouse] under age 65), (2) $3,000 to $15,000 in calendar year 2015 (increased for inflation) the resource limit for couples, and (3) $2,000 to $10,000 in calendar year 2015 (similarly increased) for individuals without a spouse. Prescribes an inflation adjustment in benefits in any calendar year after 2015. Removes support and maintenance furnished in kind from determination of unearned income. Repeals the administrative penalty which renders individuals (and spouses) ineligible for SSI for a certain period of time if after the look-back date (usually 36 months preceding their application for SSI) they dispose of their resources for less than market value.


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Camping Indigo Royat
Our Eurotunnel crossing was booked for 8.50pm but we arrived at the Folkestone terminal at 6.07pm. We were offered a 6.50pm crossing and readily accepted. We had two and a half hours more to drive before our scheduled overnight stop and we were glad of the extra sleep these two hours would allow.
The Aire at St Imoges was great. There were four other motorhomes parked for the night and we joined them. The forecast was for a dry night and so we popped the roof up and didn't bother fastening on our CaliTopper, the military-grade fabric cover we bought to keep the integral roof fabric pristine.
We went straight to bed and were up and on the road by 8.30am. The Sat Nav gave a time of arrival at our first campsite of our week's holiday as 2pm. It was dead on within ten minutes.
Our first three nights in France were in Royat at Camping Indigo Royat. We checked in quickly and were told to choose any pitch we liked. We were also offered fresh bread for the morning and we asked for a baguette.
The campsite is spacious and the pitches are separated by trees and bushes so it feels relatively private. It's a site I'd happily recommend or come back to.
We spent an hour sitting outside in the warm afternoon sun, reading newspapers and drinking beer. Then we decided to have a little explore.
We walked in to Royat where shops were still open. We bought beef liver for that night's evening meal and turkey breasts for the following night.
We didn't really need fresh food as we'd packed in case we couldn't find an open shop, with tins of ham, meatballs and fish. But fresh food is preferable and the tins could continue their journey in Cleopatra until we needed them.
On Sunday morning we enjoyed our fresh baguette sliced with butter. We also enjoyed proper coffee from our new cafetiere.
Showered and dressed we unlocked our bikes from under the tree we'd tethered them to and set off towards Puy de Dome, the highest of the chain of volcanic mountains in the region.
Google Maps suggested it would be an hour's cycle or two hours walk. We did a combination of the two as it was uphill all the way. A quarter of the way there Tony was ready to give up, cycle back downhill and bring the campervan instead but I convinced him to press on.
It was tempting to take the train up to the summit of Puy de Dome, but it would have felt like I'd cheated and so we locked the bikes to a sign post at the car park at the base and began what turned out to be a very grueling walk to the top.
On the way up we passed many, many people coming the other way. The sensible way to see the views is to get the train up and walk back down. I kept telling myself that at least I was walking off the ice cream I was going to have at the top!
When we finally arrived we bought a very expensive beer each and, after taking copious photos of the views, bought ourselves train tickets back to the bottom.
Our bike ride back to Royat took just 15 minutes and we didn't need to pedal once. I might need new brake pads on my bike though.
We cooked turkey tikka curry for dinner and enjoyed it outside in the warm evening air.
Monday was set aside for exploring Clermont Ferrand. It was like the opposite of the previous day - it was a gentle downhill walk all the way to the centre of the city. We walked through a lovely park and gasped at how the newer architecture jarred horribly with the old.
All in all I thought it was a lovely city, when large European cities aren't really my thing.
The walk back to our leafy suburb of the city was excruciatingly tiring. We walked up and up until I felt quite faint. We made it though and I rewarded myself with a Toffee Crisp.
Dinner was macaroni cheese, and sleep followed soon after.
Just chilling
A chicken pooped in my campervan
Weekend with friends
The Black Mountains


1) My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the severe judgment.
2) For in many things we all offend. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bride the whole body.
3) Behold we put bits in the horses mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.
4) Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven by fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small rudder, wherever the pilot desire.
5) Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasts great things. Behold how great a forest a little fire kindles!
21) Not everyone that say unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the Kingdom of heaven, but he that does the will of my Father who is in heaven.
23) And then will I profess anto them, I have never known you: depart from me, you that work iniquity.
26) Then shall begin to say, we have eaten and drunk in your presence, and you have taught in your streets.
1) Judge not, that you be not judged.
2) For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged: And with what measure you measure, it shall be measured to you again.
3) And why behold you the speck that is in your brother's eye, but consider not the beam that is in your own eye?
4) Or how will you say to your brother, Let me pull the speck out of your eye; and behold, a beam is in your own eye?
5) You hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of your own eye, and then shall you see clearly to cast out the speck out of your brother's eye.
20) An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of infants, because you have in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth.
21) You, then who teach others, do you not teach yourself? You who preach against stealing, do you steal?
22) You who say that people should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples?
9) I tell you, use worldly wealth to gain friends for yourselves, so that when it is gone, you will be welcomed into eternal dwellings.
10) "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.
11) So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, which will trust you with true riches?
12) And if you have not been trustworthy with someone else's property of your own?
46) The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looked not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
47) And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
48) But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. Fore unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
20) Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil, that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
13) This wisdom has I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me.
15) Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city, yet no man remembered that same poor man.
16) Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
12) So after he had washed their feet, and had taken his garments, and was set down again, he said unto them, know yet what I have done to you.
13) Ye call me master and Lord: and ye say well: for so I am.
14) If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to be one another's feet.
15) For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
32) Then his Lord, after that he had called him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that dept, because thou desired me.
33) Shoulders not thou also have had compassion on thy fellow servant, even as I had pity on thee?
23) And Jesus answered them saying, the hour is come, that the Son of Man should be glorified.
24) Verily, Verily, I say to you, except a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it abides alone; but if it is dies, it brings forth much fruit.
26) If any man serves me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: If any man serves me, him will my Father honor.
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Why Leaders Can't Plan Their Way Out of Crises
Crises are, by their nature, unpredictable. An analysis of crises through history reveals that managers, generals and politicians all look to the last 'war' - whether it be military, political or commercial - to seek guidance for the future. But we also know that the past does not necessarily predict the future.
Which is why a leader's ability to respond effectively to the unexpected is as important as a brilliant plan. JL
Greg Satell reports in Digital Tonto:
You can't plan your way out of a crisis. If we were able to plan effectively, we wouldn't be in crisis in the first place. It was only when we were able to acknowledge that a once-successful model had become broken that we were able to start moving forward. Our success wasn't the product of brilliance, but willingness to experiment. It takes some bad luck to get into a crisis and it takes some good luck to get out of one. Sound management can help stem the bleeding, but if you are going to rebuild a successful business, you have to experiment and allow for the unexpected.
By 2006 we knew we had a serious problem. Our company's onetime flagship product, called Afisha, was in a steady decline and it was becoming all too clear that something had to be done. What had once been a market leader that generated huge profits, which fueled the growth of our company had slowly, but surely, lost its market position.
It was clear that the business was in crisis, but nobody was exactly sure what to do about it. Operationally, nothing had really changed. We still believed in our product and our people. Nevertheless, the marketplace had evolved and our business model, which once had seemed bulletproof, was no longer viable.
We didn't know it at the time, but Afisha's brightest days were still ahead. We were able to reimagine the business model, strengthen the brand and return to profitability. What we learned is that solving a crisis is not a straightforward linear process, but a journey of discovery. You never know what you'll find so you need to be willing to experiment.
Acknowledging The Problem
As I explained in Mapping Innovation, when Afisha came out in 2000, it was an immediate hit. At its core, it was simply a guide to restaurants, nightlife and other entertainment, somewhat similar to Timeout. Its restaurant, music and movie columnists quickly became tastemakers in Kyiv, while its sex advice column, achieved a cult-level status. Ad dollars soon came rolling in
In 2006, all of those elements that had made Afisha successful were still in place, but the business environment had changed significantly. The ad market, which had been worth less than $100 million dollars in 2000, was now quickly approaching a billion dollars. Strong multinational publishers like Hearst, Hachette and Rodale had begun investing heavily into Ukrainian versions of top international titles like Cosmopolitan, Elle and Men's Health.
What we had to accept was that Afisha, although still popular with readers, was no longer a dominant brand. At the same time, the free distribution model which it had once depended on to quickly achieve wide readership was now seen as a liability among advertisers. That diminished our ability to command top ad rates while, at the same time, the booming media market sent our editorial costs through the roof.
None of this happened all at once, so it was easy to believe that Afisha was just going through a temporary downturn. It was only when we were able to acknowledge that our once-successful model had become fundamentally broken that we were able to start moving forward.
Assembling A Broad-Based Team
Once we had acknowledged the problem we assembled a meeting to come up with a strategy to move forward. This included the publisher and editor-in-chief of Afisha, several of the key staff, our company founder, me (as CEO) as well as several company leaders outside of Afisha who had specific knowledge and skills and who were widely respected.
The composition of the meeting was important. Clearly, the Afisha team had to be deeply involved in the process. Having the company founder and me there made it clear that the business had the full backing of the executive leadership. However, in many ways, it was those outside the core Afisha team who had critical impacts.
For the Afisha team and the executive leadership, the business model was so familiar it seemed almost like second-hand. Bringing in other leaders from around the company helped us look at the business in new ways. They asked questions that challenged us, made observations that we hadn't seen and suggested things that wouldn't have occurred to us.
Identifying Issues And Developing Options
As the working group met and got down to business, we began to identify problems. First, as noted above, the competitive landscape had shifted dramatically and, although Afisha remained a beloved brand, international titles had taken away significant market share. Second, the free distribution model was no longer financially viable.
As we discussed options, we were able to quickly build consensus on two actions. We would redesign the magazine and the website to beef up the editorial content and better compete with the international titles. We would also look for partners to license Afisha to other cities in Ukraine and create a more national brand.
We also came up with a third option that was considerably more speculative. For years, we had been giving paid subscribers Afisha cards to receive discounts at local merchants. We thought that we could add value to the card by creating an event calendar that was exclusive to Afisha card holders.
Our reasoning was that if we could increase subscribers through upgrading the Afisha card, we could reduce our reliance on free distribution and improve the economics of the business. It seemed like a longshot, but it was also low risk. All we had to do was sign up some partners for events and publish an event calendar in the magazine and on the website.
Finding The Unexpected
The editorial and licensing strategies, which seemed like no brainers, were, at best, mildly successful. Readers seemed to like the new design and expanded editorial content, but then again they liked the old Afisha too. We were able to set up licenses for five major Ukrainian cities, giving up close to national coverage, but the licensees struggled to earn a profit.
The Afisha card strategy, on the other hand, was an unexpected hit. We had hoped to be able to do one event a week, but were soon so deluged with partners that we had to limit events to one per day. From happy hours and shopping nights to club openings and movie festivals, it seemed like everybody wanted to work with us.
Before we knew it, we were able to upgrade events from a promotional activity to a seriously profitable business. We organized a nationwide Frisbee contest for a beer launch, a French movie festival for an upscale coffee brand and organized party trips with sponsors. To our amazement, the business just grew and grew.
What we learned from the experience is that you can't plan your way out of a crisis. If we were able to plan effectively, we wouldn't have been in the crisis in the first place. Our success wasn't the product of our own brilliance, but our willingness to experiment. That's how we came across the "happy accident" that led to the events business.
The truth is that it takes some bad luck to get into a crisis and it takes some good luck to get out of one. Sound management can help stem the bleeding, but if you are ever going to rebuild a successful business, you have to experiment and allow for the unexpected.