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Sam Fox debuts new Doughbird concept
Newest mix-and-match menu features pizza and rotisserie chicken
Fox Restaurant Concepts LLC, creator of such growing brands as Flower Child, True Food Kitchen and North, this week pulled the wraps of its latest concept, Doughbird Pizza & Rotisserie, in its headquarters city of Phoenix, Ariz.
The 5,500-square-foot new construction restaurant, the 16th concept from Phoenix-based founder Sam Fox, opened Tuesday and features rotisserie meats with a selection of sides and sauces and organic-flour pizzas as well as appetizers, salads, sandwiches, desserts and a full bar.
"The rotisserie uses really high-quality meats, mostly chicken but we do a prime rib and some specials," said Fox in an interview. "The pizzas are flavors that I loved growing up, so there are things like a crispy pastrami pizza — my dad had a Jewish deli when I was growing up, so I'm a big pastrami and corned beef guy. I'm basically using the pizza as a palette for high quality ingredients."
Doughbird's rotisserie meats come with a one side, such as cauliflower mash or quinoa tabbouleh, and one of nine sauces, the most popular three being chipotle barbeque, spicy buffalo hot sauce and Jamaican jerk marmalade.
"We're now in Day Three," he said, "and the sauces and sides are the differentiator for us. So many people can eat there in different ways. Today, customers want to design their own meal. The rotisserie really allows that."
Fox said Doughbird attracts business people for lunch and families in the evening. Doughbird offers a special kid's menu.
"The last couple of our places had such a focus on health, with True Food Kitchen and Flower Child, this is obviously a little more indulgent than that," Fox said.
The restaurant features about 160 seats inside and between 50 and 60 on the patio, he said.
Prices range from $13 for a barbecue pulled chicken salad to $14-$16 for pizzas. The rotisserie half chicken at $17 (whole bird at $24) has been very popular in the first few days, Fox said. Pizzas offer culinary twists, such as a pastrami version with aged gruyere, pickled mustard seed, purple kale and rye. The most popular is the pepperoni and burrata.
The design features stark-white walls and wood accents. Floor-to-ceiling windows and bow-truss ceilings help focus attention on the exposition kitchen and the wood-burning pizza oven in blue subway tile.
A full bar wraps around Doughbird's exposition kitchen, and it serves wine, beer and specialty cocktails. A dessert menu offers Warm Butterscotch Cream Cake and "The Elvis," a confection of peanut butter and chocolate parfait, banana, whipped cream and bacon sandies.
Fox said there are no immediate plans for a second Doughbird.
"Our goal is to open one great restaurant," he said. "We want to execute at a high level, and we'll know sooner rather than later if there will be more than one. Our guests will tell us. In three, four or five months, we'll know if there will be more than one. We don't like to get too far ahead of ourselves."
Fox has created several concepts that have drawn the interesting of multi-unit restaurant companies. Calabasas Hills, Calif.-based Cheesecake Factory in November made minority investments in Fox's North and Flower Child concepts. P.F. Chang's China Bistro has an investment in Fox's True Food Kitchen, which recently opened its 18th restaurant.
Fox Restaurant Concepts has more than 50 restaurants in nine states, including such other brands as The Arrogant Butcher, Blanco Tacos + Tequila, Culinary Dropout, The Greene House, The Henry, Juby True, Little Cleo's Seafood Legend, Olive & Ivy Restaurant & Marketplace, Wildflower American Cuisine and Zinburger Wine & Burger Bar.
Contact Ron Ruggless at [email protected]
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Correction: June 21, 2017
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Doughbird.
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Dennis Rodman Explains Difference Between LeBron & MJ
by Louis Zinc May 10, 2020
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Dennis Rodman has some strong feelings when it comes to Michael Jordan and LeBron James comparisons.
Dennis Rodman has played with some phenomenal players during his career in the NBA, including the likes of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Thanks to "The Last Dance," MJ has been a huge topic of debate, especially in relation to LeBron James who is considered to be the best player of the current generation.
During an appearance on Mike Tyson's podcast, Rodman put all of those comparisons to bed as he said LeBron simply can't compare to MJ. His reasoning is quite simple. Essentially, Jordan would do whatever it took to win while James doesn't have that killer instinct. At least that's how Rodman feels.
"[LeBron James] wasn't bought up this way," Rodman said. "I had that desire to win, I didn't give a s**t what it took. I'll do the dirty work, I don't give a s**t. At the end of the day that ring is more important. For [Michael Jordan] when he came up he had one thing (to do) – I'm going if I didn't beat your a** and do my job."
Considering Rodman actually played in the NBA, you have to take his opinion here seriously. Many fans would argue that Jordan has easier competition but the argument isn't that black and white. At the end of the day, the generational gap is typically what has people divided on this issue.
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Every month a small part of the salary of the employee is transferred to the EPF or Employment provident fund. EPF is a government organization which was created to save up for the retirement of the employees. This is a compulsory scheme in which employee, as well as the employer, has to make some compulsory investment in the scheme. EPF scheme is regulated by Employee Provident Fund Organization or EPFO.
As per the rules of the scheme, an employee has to put 12% of the salary amount in the EPF and the employer has to match the same contributions. 12% of the salary will include Basic salary as well as Dearness Allowances. With the help of the contribution from your employer, you can make sure that you get the best returns for your investment in the later stages of your working. This contribution can make sure that you have the best retirement plan in place which can make sure that you get the best way to secure your future.
pf contributions is mandatory for below 15000 monthly salary employees.
The company that holds to 2o employees registering with epfo mandatory.
PF Contribution 24% of employee basic salary (emplyoee12+12-> employer) with some charges paid by the employer.
EDLIS (Employee Linked Insurance Scheme) (0.5%).
The employees, those who have been participating towards EPF account from their earning, may require withdrawing an amount after leaving the work. In addition, if the worker withdraws EPF amount on or else later five years as well as the entire withdrawal is lower than fifty thousand INR, and then there will be no TDS deduction on that Cash. However, if the worker withdraws EPF amount earlier five years after the amount is equal to otherwise greater than fifty thousand then the TDS will be surely deducted at the source.
So below 50,000 withdrawal no TDS as on 5/30/2016 in the term early 5 years.
Early 5 years withdrawals are fully taxable as per IT section 80 C. IF PAN not submitted tax rate is 34.6%, if Pan submitted then 10% of the Tax.
IF 15G or 15H Submitted No tax will be deducted. 15G (below 60 years) 15H (60+ years) available at income tax portal.
After 5 Years No TDS.
how much of percentage of Pf deduction on monthly salary?
Ans: for only EPF Scheme 12% from basic salary for the employee.
employee deposit linked insurance scheme: employee contribution 0.5% from total wages insurance benefit up to 3,60,000.
The Epf contribution will not exceed 15,000 INR Per month.
Employee pension Fund can available after completion 9.6 years of service and 58 years age.
TDS On early 5 years withdrawals, Not allowed to withdraw full pf amount (only your contribution with interest).
You can take the loan from following cases education, marriage, Home / Plot (buy or renovate), To pay existing home repayment you have to wait minimum 10 years.
For obtaining the Loan you have to complete 5 years of service.
you can 24times loan amount based on your (basic salary and DA).
All the contributions which are made into the EPFO grow with a fixed rate of interest. The rate of interest for all the investments made in EPF is fixed by the government annually. The rate of interest of EPF for the financial year 2015-16 was set at 8.8% every year.
Note: The Interest rate on PF balance as per 2016-17 financial year is 8.75% / Year. better than saving & Fixed deposit account.
AY 2018-19 PF interest is 8.5%.
The growth which is provided to the investors is because the EPFO invests the entire amount in fixed income instruments. By investing in Fixed Income Investment such as state and central government bonds, fixed deposits in banks, and also in bonds which are issued by public sector companies there is the complete security of the investment. Along with complete security, the return from the investment is also guaranteed. In the past few years, the importance of EPF investment has increased a lot. The main reason for the increase is the fact that until a few years back there was pension which was provided to the central as well state government employees. Over the last many years all these things have changed as the government does not offer pension now. People are very much dependent upon the money which they are receiving from EPF and are thus even increasing the investment in their EPF account.
How much EPF fund investing in Stocks?
There has been one major problem which has been closely associated with EPFO. To keep the money safe EPFO has always followed a very conversational approach for investment. Because of this method, the total growth to the amount is not as expected. Most of the times the amount received are not enough to best the current inflation. For many years experts have termed that as the investments made in EPF is long term, it would be better if the investment is made into equity. Keeping this demand in mind, EPFO has decided to start investing in equity. 5% of the total investment is going to be made in equity from August 2015.
EPFO has also started investing in the Exchange Traded Funds. The ETF investments in various assets such as bonds, commodities and stocks can provide better returns on the investments. Most of the ETF can track the index just like bond index or stock index. All these money is called as passively managed funds which can make sure that all the returns which come from these funds can be mirrored in the indexes which they follow.
There are many people who are not of the opinion similar to the EPF funds which are getting invested in the equities. As EPF is the retirement fund, they believe that these funds should not be invested in the equities as there is a risk followed by these investments. But as these investments are done for 5 to 7 years, investing in equity can help in providing better returns.
Employee Pension scheme was launched in the year 1995 and out of the total contribution of the employee, which is 12%,8% goes into the EPS (Maximum of Rs. 541).
The pension which one receives is subject to the number of service and average of salary which the person draws before retirement. The maximum limit to the pension is set up at 3500 P.M. There is also a provision where you can get lump sum amount from EPS along with your PF amount. There are many benefits of EPF schemes here are some of the top benefits.
One of the biggest hidden benefits of EPF is that along with the retirement benefits it can also Insure you for your life. According to the EDLI scheme, any company which is not providing group insurance scheme has to provide 0.5% of the monthly salary which acts as the monthly premium for the insurance coverage.
At times in life, there are special occasions or emergencies when you need some extra funds. During such times EPF can be very handy as it can provide you, family, a chance to withdraw a certain amount of money when you need to maintain some special conditions. Here are some of the situations in which you can withdraw the amount.
If you need funds for the marriage of your child or for their education then EPF allows you to withdraw 50% of the fund as a contribution. Along with this, you can also take this benefit three times in your life, the only condition is that you need to be in service for 7 years. To get the money you are supposed to provide valid documents and proof of marriage or the fees which are payable.
You can also withdraw EPF amount for the purpose of construction, maintenance and repair for housing loan and repayment. You can also use 3 months wages from the EPF balance for which you need to provide a proof of 10 years of service. You can also withdraw about 12 months of wages at one if you want to do the repairing and alteration of your house.
EPF can also be used for the purpose of money for surgical operations. You can withdraw money for leprosy, TB, Cancer, heart issue, paralysis and mental derangement. For medical issues, you can withdraw six times your salary.


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Los Angeles Galaxy vs Manchester City FC July 24 2011
CARSON, CA – July 24, 2011: Manchester City player David Silva (21) during the match between LA Galaxy and Manchester City FC at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. Final score Manchester City FC 1 and LA Galaxy 1. Manchester City wins shoot out 7, LA Galaxy 6.


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Service Projects Around the World Expand LyondellBasell's Community Relations Reach
HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, for the 19th consecutive year engaged thousands of its employees, along with their family members and friends on Global Care Day. Inspired by the power of many, the company maximized their efforts to improve and revitalize the neighborhoods where they live and work. Each Global Care Day service project assists an organization that supports one of our philanthropic focus areas: education, environment, health and first responders.
"A strong commitment to our communities drives our philanthropy strategy to address challenges at a local level," said Bob Patel, CEO of LyondellBasell. "This signature event is one that we look forward to every year, and colleagues take the determination and enthusiasm that they show in their work and apply it in a way that benefits local organizations."
Some examples of projects include:
Houston, Texas: Colleagues visited Burnett Elementary School to landscape and plant 60 trees, as well as build 150 bikes to be used as prizes for a school reading program.
Rayong, Thailand: Colleagues rehabilitated a damaged forest and animal habitat at The Royally-Initiated Siri Charoenwat Forest Plantation Project Park, helping to advance the rapid growth of trees, mushrooms, rattan and bamboo used by wildlife and the surrounding community.
Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Colleagues partnered with an experienced beachcombing team to remove debris from a local beach, cleaning up the area for the enjoyment of the residents of South Holland.
São Paulo, Brazil: Colleagues held a blood drive for Banco de Sangue Paulista, a blood bank that serves the majority of the town's hospitals.
Tuscola, Illinois: Colleagues maintained flower beds and performed various landscaping projects to improve the grounds around Tuscola Healthcare, an elderly care facility.
Wesseling, Germany: Colleagues went to the KGS Brigidaschule to show children how to create a battery out of a lemon, teaching them about chemistry and safety.
"Our colleagues at LyondellBasell work to create solutions to modern-day challenges and at the same time are guided by a desire to do good work in their communities," said Thomas Aebischer, executive vice president, chief financial officer and executive sponsor of this year's Global Care Day. "Each partner organization supports a cause that we are passionate about and during the project there is a palpable sense of being part of something greater than yourself."
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Ways to Increase AttendanceOctober 1, 2013
Use These Creative Networking Ideas and Techniques By Derek Reveron
Use These Creative Networking Ideas and Techniques
ASAE President and CEO John H. Graham, IV, CAE, and Greta Kotler, CAE, ASAE's chief global development officer (right) network at ASAE's 2013 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta. Credit: Jamey Guy Photography
Ask any attendee at an association meeting why they attend, and networking will likely be a top reason. Post-meeting surveys taken by a range of small and large associations over the years show that networking is a huge draw. Indeed, many attendees consider networking their most vital activity and want networking events that provide valuable professional connections, knowledge, ideas and business contacts.
Truly productive networking events do more than simply put people into a room with name badges, drinks and hors d'oeuvres. The best sessions creatively inspire networking and drive membership by encouraging attendees to return year after year to renew contacts with valued friends and acquaintances.
Association planners and leaders say that networking is most effective when it is peer-to-peer. "People really want to talk to other people that do their same job," says Amy Ledoux, CMP, CAE, senior vice president, meetings and expositions, ASAE, The Center for Association Leadership. "Networking is more engaging when you talk to people who experience the same things you do. We encourage this at our annual conference with a lot of smaller networking events along with our larger events. The more you target networking events to specific attendees, the more successful they are. I call it industry segment targeted networking."
Targeted networking events were among the more than 600 functions at this year's ASAE Annual Meeting & Exposition in Atlanta, which attracted more than 5,000 people. The conference included a multitude of strategically created small networking events. "We target them by job title and function," says Ledoux. "We know the number of people who attend, the type of food and beverage they like, and what they liked and didn't like about past networking sessions from their evaluations after past meetings. We consider that in choosing the size and type of room seating. We premarket to attendees who might be interested. Say it's a reception for marketing professionals. We send them a postcard or email that highlights the reception."
ASAE lends creative touches to networking sessions to spur interest from attendees. For example, Ledoux describes this year's networking function for first-time attendees, which attracted more than 200 people. "We put a smiling 'newbie/bee' bumble bee sticker on their name badges. We also put a paragraph in our conference program book asking members to look for people with bees on their badges and welcome them. It helped connect the newbies with others in a fun way. During our big opening reception, we designated an area for them and had a sign with a lighted star on it that invited newbies and veterans to network with each other."
The most creative networking events are surefire icebreakers that bring people together with smiles and laughs, according to most planners including Bill Ruby, the co-chair of the National Restaurant Association's Marketing Executives Group (MEG). Ruby, the vice president, operations for Spartanburg, SC-based Denny's Corporation, the largest family-style restaurant in America, says they started off the MEG meeting in Denver in October with an offbeat networking/introduction session that set the stage for forging connections during the entire three-day gathering.
The group, comprised of more than 100 restaurant marketers, suppliers and vendors, gathered in a meeting room at the Grand Hyatt Denver to kick off the event. "We called the meeting to order, and everybody stands up and does the secret MEG handshake," says Ruby. "We demonstrate the handshake on stage and sometimes have a video and photographs on how to do it. Then people do it with each other. We make a big deal out of it on purpose to bring everybody together to break the ice. It takes everybody's guard down."
After the handshake sets the tone for networking, the group passes around the microphone so attendees can introduce themselves and share interesting personal facts. The information encourages networking throughout the entire conference, says Ruby. "If somebody says something like I'm a Pittsburgh Steelers fan or I love sushi, and another person has those things in common, it's a way for them to connect with that person in the hallway and say 'I loved what you said.' "
The novel approach provides a comfort level that carries over to MEG's "networking lunch," "networking dinner" and "networking breaks," as they are labeled in the group's program.
MEG's creative and purposeful networking pays dividends for members, including Ruby. "There is a gentleman I have known for years at MEG who is a beverage consultant. I feel very comfortable calling him out of the blue and saying. 'Do you think this is something our company should pursue?' We bounce ideas off each other and work through challenges," says Ruby.
Making it Easier to Mingle
Some associations tailor creative networking to members who, for whatever reasons, don't mingle much. For instance, Kimberly Eskew, the executive director for The Society for Hematology and Stem Cells (ISEH) based in Chicago, noticed that its members called "junior investigators" (junior researchers) were reticent about networking at the organization's Annual Scientific Meeting, which typically attracts more than 600 people from around the world.
The junior investigators were missing out on the benefits of networking, says Eskew. "It's important because it helps their careers and reputations in the field. The more people a junior investigator knows, the more likely it is that they will get a better job and move forward. They were partly shy. Some of it was the language barrier. And a lot come on their own from small labs and aren't there with others who might already know people."
So during its four-day 2013 annual meeting in Vienna, Austria in August, ISEH introduced a unique game to encourage junior investigators to network. "We created a bingo-type card unique to the group," says Eskew. "Each of the 25 squares had a one-liner related to the field of hematology and stems cells or something personal. They try to find ISEH members who fit the criteria in each box and have them sign the card and provide their email. The first person to turn in the card before the conference ended received a free membership for next year."
Eskew ticks off examples of the cards' one-liners: "Has cloned a novel gene. Speaks more than three languages. Has published in Experimental Hematology (the official ISEH journal). Has seen all of the Oscar nominations. Likes Woody Allen movies. So, they might walk around saying, 'Hi, do you like Woody Allen movies? Would you sign my card?' "
The cards had an impact immediately after they were distributed during the networking session for junior investigators, attended by 100 people in the courtyard of the Imperial Riding School Renaissance Vienna Hotel. "We used a space that has an open feel to it so people can get up and walk around with their cards. Once we passed out the cards and the committee chair explained the game, everybody started moving around, the level of noise got louder, and people were laughing and having a much better time."
A much different version of the bingo-type activity was just as effective with a much larger group. Eskew, who also is operations senior manager for the Chicago-based National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses (NAON) and a senior manager with association management company SmithBucklin, used the strategy during the group's four-day 2013 Annual Congress in San Antonio in May.
The cards were distributed to all 6,000 attendees in their registration bags. The cards included one-liners such as: "Like NAON on Facebook. A NAON member for at least 10 years. Has orthopedic nursing certification." Attendees turned the cards in at the end of the conference, and they were entered into a raffle. The winner received free membership for the next year.
The cards ignited networking like a wildfire. "It was very effective," says Eskew. "During the 15-minute breaks between the courses and sessions, we saw people whipping out the cards and talking and trying to find people as they were heading to their next room. You saw people huddled in groups with their papers talking to each other, trying to complete their cards. It was like that the whole time."
Learning Lounges Work
Some associations creatively encourage networking around specific topics. For example, the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE) based in Washington, DC, is introducing an innovative format this year in November at its annual conference in Amelia Island, FL, which will attract about 500 people.
The association will set up a "learning lounge" in a hotel ballroom. Apryl Savino, CMP, ICE conference director, explains how it works: "We are using our content to drive networking. We will have eight areas in the room where people can participate and engage with one another around a different topic. Each group will have a person who will facilitate conversation between members around a topic. But it's a free-flow environment that encourages people to move from one area to the next and mingle based on their interests," says Savino.
The areas will be set up to encourage different types of personal interactions and allow attendees to move to areas where they feel the most comfortable networking and have greater interest in a topic. "We have theater-style that encourages people to listen to a presentation, and we allow plenty of space around the theater to encourage them to engage with each other and those who are listening," says Savino. "We also have round-table areas where people talk in small groups face-to-face. Every area will have its own seating arrangement, lighting and signage."
The format is designed to help attendees fulfill one of their top reasons for coming to the conference. "People say that what they get out of the conference is meeting people with similar issues so they can help each other. We want to facilitate that for more people," says Savino. "Having all these areas focused on different targeted topics allows people to connect based on similar interests, troubleshoot problems and discuss challenges. It gives everyone talking points focused on an issue or problem, as opposed to that awkward first meeting of 'What do you do and what company are you with.' "
Tried-and-True Pointers
While groups can creatively spice up networking events in a variety of ways, it's important not to ignore the basics. Here is advice from association planners and executives on how to improve networking techniques.
Use name tags creatively to encourage interaction among attendees. Here are three ideas. One: Add an "Ask me about __" line on the name badge. Attendees can fill in the blank as they wish. Two: Have people make their own name badges and encourage them to be creative and funny. Three: Leave space on the badges for attendees to write the names of their Twitter handles or other social media connections.
Use registration lines to encourage networking. For example, organize the lines by geographic area and city rather than the alphabet. This can encourage people to strike up conversations while in line.
Use food to encourage conversation. Serving "interactive" foods such as fajitas and fondue encourage people to gather in small groups around food stations, where they are bound to talk to each other. Along these lines, have at least one buffet meal because it sparks engagement.
Set up a social media platform where attendees can chat with others, ask questions and connect with people who share similar interests. Allow attendees to create a short online profile that includes topics they want to learn more about and areas where they can serve as a resource to others. This can be done via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google+.
Finally, evaluate networking events. "After meetings, we send out evaluations to all members asking questions about every aspect, including a few questions about networking," says Eskew. "We ask if they had enough time to network and if we provided enough avenues for networking to occur. We also judge by looking at networking events to tell if people are interacting to get the connections they need."
All association planners and executives want attendees to come away from meetings with much more than business cards and a series of short and superficial conversations. Instead, meetings should provide a chance for attendees to relate on a deeper professional level and build lasting relationships that benefit and enrich their careers — all of which will bring them back again next year. AC&F
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Sami and Drew met during their freshman year of college at Carthage, but didn't really cross paths until their "physical fitness" class together their senior year. Everyone in the class got 2 free skips. Drew and Sami, along with a mutual friend, decided to use one of their "skip" days to go out for sushi. The rest is history. Four years later, they are engaged to be married! They say, "Since our first impression, our love for each other has only grown. We still embrace the traits that attracted us to each other, but now we have so much more to love about one another."
Check out these gorgeous photos from their engagement session at the Wind Point Lighthouse (Racine, WI) as you read about their funny traits, "bad luck curse" and their super-romantic proposal story.
When asked what they like to do together, Sami and Drew responded, "EVERYTHING." They are best friends and are perfectly content whether out and about or just relaxing at home watching a movie. They especially love camping and go to a campground every summer in central Wisconsin. Also, Drew has turned Sami into a fisherwoman!
Sami says, "We are usually on-the-go, and we love spending time with our friends, but we also love nights in. If we are together, we are happy." I'd say "happy" is an understatement...it was practically impossible for these two to stop smiling during this photo shoot! It is so clear that they love each other so much and bring joy into each other's lives.
I asked Sami what her first impression of Drew was. I love her sweet response, "When I first spent time with Drew our senior year, I obviously thought he was very handsome guy. But, I really loved his sense of humor and that he was very laid back and easy-going. He made me so comfortable and I felt like I could just be me. Today, nearly four years later, I still love all these characteristics about Drew. Drew makes me laugh every day and my favorite part of the day is coming home and spending time with him."
Drew's first impression of Sami is equally sweet! He says, "I saw a beautiful girl who loved to smile and laugh. Her sunny disposition and ability to make everyone around her feel comfortable and included immediately endeared her to me. The more I learned about her the more I wanted to know. I was also, and still am, attracted to her work ethic and capacity to balance a multitude of responsibilities."
Just listen to Drew's proposal story! "It was really important for me to propose with the element of surprise. The difficult part was that Sami is so organized and makes most of our plans, and that if anything out of the usual was happening she would have figured out what was going on. So I proposed at our apartment when she got home from work on a Friday. Sami Parked in our garage. I had lined the garage with candles and flower petals with a long white runway going down the middle to the door into our apartment..."
"...On the door were letters that said 'WILL'. 'YOU' was on the wall just inside so once she opened the door leading down into our apartment she could read it. More rose petals and candles lined the stairs and on the wall read 'MARRY' at the landing at the bottom of the steps. Finally, she turned into the apartment where I had our song playing (Ben Folds, The Luckiest). I was in my suit at the bottom of the steps on one knee holding the ring. I said 'Me.' After 30 or so seconds of joyfully crying, she said yes. After that we went up to Milwaukee and spent the night at the Pfister in an Engagement package suite. We dined on exotic foods at 'beta by Sabor', and drank fancy martinis. It was an amazing night we will never forget."
What does Sami love about Drew? Well, she couldn't narrow it down to one thing, but she says he is such an amazing man, and she's so grateful to know that in less than a year, he will be her husband! She loves that Drew is down to earth & genuine, that he makes her laugh, and that he's so smart (he knows more trivia than anyone she knows!). "My favorite thing about Drew, though, is his love for our relationship and me. Drew always makes me feel like I am truly loved and cared for. For example, when I was trying to juggle work, school, wedding planning and moving, Drew was so supportive. He not only put up with my heightened stress, but made dinner for me, helped get the housework done, and helped me in any way he possible could. I am so happy to know that I am with someone who I know will make me feel loved every day for the rest of my life."
Regarding what he loves about Sami, Drew responded, "I too have a hard time picking one thing. But If I had to pick one that best includes all of the things I love about Sami, it would be how she shows me she loves me every day. An example off of the top of my head is how she helps me get ready in the morning (I'm not a morning person). She leaves for work before I even get up but she always kisses me goodbye. But even before that, Sami always packs me an awesome lunch and makes me a pot of coffee. Who does that?!?! Only someone who loves me a ton, that's who."
What keeps these two smiling? Sami says Drew has all these cutoff shirts that he wears, and she thinks it's so funny. "My favorite is his white one from 6th grade—yep, he still wears it. I also love his flip-up sunglasses—yes, the kind that most people don't wear until they are a bit more 'mature.' Also, one of Drew's favorite things is to have a HUGE glass of milk before bed. We always have to have multiple gallons of milk in the house so he can have a nightly glass." Drew's favorite quirk about Sami is her affinity for old people. "She can't even look at an old couple without saying, 'Drew, look at how cute that old man is! So adorable.'"
They had me laughing with their "bad luck curse" story, too. They said that EVERY time they go out to eat, they find themselves laughing because the restaurant either doesn't have what they ordered (literally, one restaurant ran out of white bread for Sami's club), they forget part of their meal or bring them the wrong meal. "It might be angering to some, but we think it's pretty funny and have learned to love it. It's almost a game now."
Cute quirks, making memories and laughing certainly keep their relationship alive! Sami said, "We are so excited about sharing the rest of our lives together. Knowing that we have truly found our soul mate and 'perfect person' is so exciting. We can't wait to have our own family and see all that our future has to hold."
Their wedding date is set for June 8, 2013 at the Grand Ridge Resort in Lake Geneva, WI. They are expecting to have a fairly large wedding between 200-250 people. "So far, the wedding planning has gone extremely smoothly. We have been very on top of getting things done to prevent last-minute stress. It's been great," Sami said. "We also have a great group of friends and family that have been super helpful (i.e our friends Amber and Chad who are our amazing photographers, my friend Maddy who is making the invitations, etc.)."
Neither Drew nor Sami have gone on a tropical vacation, and their honeymoon will be the first time flying together. "We are not sure exactly where we want to go, but we are pretty set on an all-inclusive resort where we can lay out at a beach all day, have drinks brought to us, and eat delicious food." Pretty sure they'll have a great time no matter what!
One of the things we love most about this couple is their ability to make absolutely anything fun. They are so playful together—and they love the Packers! They cracked us up as they changed up the mood with these funny sports pictures. So much fun! We're wishing them plenty of laughter and fun for a very happy engagement.
Sami and Drew, we are SO looking forward to celebrating with you and shooting your wedding!


A few weeks ago my writer friends and I got into a heated discussion about the importance of blogs while drinking sangria (this is what writers do, trust me). Two of us argued on the side of the importance of blogs, while the other said he did not see their importance. The two of us on the pro-blog side cite blogging as a crucial tool for writers. We believe blogs are a way to connect with your audience, to define your platform as a writer, and to network with other writers. My anti-blogging friend thinks there is too much bad writing on the internet and doesn't think he needs a blog to promote his writing; he'll let his writing do that for him.
I agree with the notion that there is a lot of bad writing online, but there was a lot of bad writing before anyone could upload their dinosaur erotica to the internet (it's real, I swear). The point is for audiences to know how to discern between good and bad writing. When a person walks into a bookstore, they don't blindly grab at books and buy whatever their hands land on. You still read the blurb on the back and scan the first page of the book. That same principle should be applied to writing online. There is so much material online that nobody has to waste their time reading something they're not interested in. Read a few paragraphs and if you're bored, move on. I do this all the time, even on websites I love.
As far as "letting your writing speak for itself," well it's a lovely notion, but it doesn't work in contemporary society. I've heard time and time again that "writing doesn't exist in a vacuum." I can't toil away in my home waiting for someone to discover my genius. Contemporary writers need to be proactive. Just as we submit to journals or send manuscripts to agents, we should utilize the tools the internet has to offer in order to get our name and our writing in front of more people. If you know how to use it correctly, the internet is a great place for a writer.
I wonder what George Eliot would think of blogs? I wonder what she would think of dinosaur erotica???
The blog discussion eventually escalated into argument territory, which eventually pushed me onto my feminist soapbox. I explained to my (male) friend that I can appreciate the internet as a way to show the world my writing because traditionally, that hasn't been as easy for women as it has been for men. Think of the lopsided amount of literary awards given to men over women. Think of how male writers write about families and its called "literary fiction," but when women do it it's often called "chick lit." Think of writers like George Eliot who had to use a fake name in order to publish her work, and that less than twenty years ago Joanne Rowling was told to shorten her name to J. K. Rowling because boys would be more likely to buy Harry Potter if they believed it were written by a man. The traditional publishing industry still has leaps and bounds to take before it treats women equally. But the internet lets us do it ourselves. It lets us share our writing on our own terms and to build community with other writers.
That's not to say that I don't want to see my work in book form someday. I want to walk into a bookstore and hold my book. But I also want to run home from the bookstore and write about that experience on my blog, have someone else read about it, and make a comment or share it with someone else. Call me optimistic, but I believe we can find balance between the traditional and contemporary means of sharing our writing.


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Athletes should know more about sports conditioning. It is often defined as a state that ensures fitness in sports. Sports conditioning is essential for athletes who want to become better competitively. They often need to deal with the added pressure of scrutiny in the media. With proper conditioning, athletes are often able to prevent injuries. Many athletes spend more time to improve their conditioning to allow them take advantage of their skills.
They will be able to cope with added pressure without having an injury. Sports conditioning is focused on activities to increase our acceleration, deceleration, balance, quickness, agility, burst of power and speed. Athletes should be able to enhance their performance with control of gravity and momentum. Training techniques should help us maintain balance and we should be able work together in unison.
Some conditioning tools can help us improve our flexibility, cardio performance, explosive movements, strength and balance. We should also try to improve our power, reactive strength and change in direction. With machines and weights, we should be able to achieve better training outcomes. One of the more popular training is ballast balls and it should be able to improve our stability. We can use the shift of weight in balls to allow us simulate twisting and throwing. We may also need to deal with the effects of gravity and transfer of momentum.
Resistance bands with handle should allow us to improve our explosive movements and ballistics. In this case, we could use the resistance bands while in specific anchor points that are often used in our type of sports. However, we should be aware that we should choose quality resistance bands. They should be encased in a secure sleeve to protect us from any whiplash action, if these bands break suddenly. In this case, the band will recoil safely within the sleeve and away from our body. Quality band should last long and still usable after thousands of pulling actions in various directions. Resistance bands could be combined with other tools, such as stability balls, machines and dumbbells.
Other tools that can help us improve conditioning are agility pods, agility cones, micro hurdles and agility ladders. They should help us to perform changes of direction faster. We can focus on control and momentum. However, it is important to be quite careful when using these tools. As an example, athletes can be tripped easily when they use agility ladders. It is important to perform the training slowly at first and there should be a thick mattress on the floor. So, if we are tripped, the mattress will cushion our fall and prevent the occurrence of injuries.
Sports conditioning should performed by any athlete, regardless of their ability level. It will enhance their performance and allow them to use their skills better. Conditioning is essentially a state where our body can perform basic movements better and faster without causing premature fatigue and injuries. There are many fitness products that can help us during conditioning training. It could also improve our general fitness and stamina as an added bonus.


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DBMS Set 1 (20 mcqs)
MCQs Exam > DBMS > DBMS Set 1 (20 mcqs)
20 mcqs, dbms, mcqs
1. DBMS is a collection of ………….. that enables user to create and maintain a database.
A) Keys
B) Translators
C) Program
D) Language Activity
2. In a relational schema, each tuple is divided into fields called
A) Relations
B) Domains
C) Queries
D) All of the above
3. In an ER model, ……………. is described in the database by storing its data.
A) Entity
B) Attribute
C) Relationship
D) Notation
4. DFD stands for
A) Data Flow Document
B) Data File Diagram
C) Data Flow Diagram
D) Non of the above
5. A top-to-bottom relationship among the items in a database is established by a
A) Hierarchical schema
B) Network schema
C) Relational Schema
6. ……………… table store information about database or about the system.
A) SQL
B) Nested
C) System
D) None of these
7. …………..defines the structure of a relation which consists of a fixed set of attribute-domain pairs.
A) Instance
B) Schema
D) Super Key
8. ……………… clause is an additional filter that is applied to the result.
A) Select
B) Group-by
C) Having
D) Order by
9. A logical schema
A) is the entire database
B) is a standard way of organizing information into accessible parts.
C) Describes how data is actually stored on disk.
10. ………………… is a full form of SQL.
A) Standard query language
B) Sequential query language
C) Structured query language
D) Server side query language
11. The candidate key is that you choose to identify each row uniquely is called ……………..
A) Alternet Key
B) Primary Key
C) Foreign Key
D) None of the above
12. …………….. is used to determine whether of a table contains duplicate rows.
A) Unique predicate
B) Like Predicate
C) Null predicate
D) In predicate
13. To eliminate duplicate rows ……………… is used
A) NODUPLICATE
B) ELIMINATE
C) DISTINCT
14. State true or false
i) A candidate key is a minimal super key.
ii) A candidate key can also refer to as surrogate key.
A) i-true, ii-false
B) i-false, ii-true
C) i-true, ii-true
D) i-false, ii-false
15. DCL stands for
A) Data Control Language
B) Data Console Language
C) Data Console Level
D) Data Control Level
16. …………………… is the process of organizing data into related tables.
A) Normalization
B) Generalization
C) Specialization
17. A ………………. Does not have a distinguishing attribute if its own and mostly are dependent entities, which are part of some another entity.
A) Weak entity
B) Strong entity
C) Non attributes entity
D) Dependent entity
18. …………….. is the complex search criteria in the where clause.
A) Substring
B) Drop Table
C) Predict
D) Predicate
19. ………………… is preferred method for enforcing data integrity
A) Constraints
B) Stored Procedure
C) Triggers
D) Cursors
20. The number of tuples in a relation is called its …………. While the number of attributes in a relation is called it's ………………..
A) Degree, Cardinality
B) Cardinality, Degree
C) Rows, Columns
D) Columns, Rows
1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.A 6.C
7.B 8.C 9.B 10.C 11.B 12.A
13.C 14.C 15.A 16.A 17.A 18.D
19.A 20.B
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RSpec.shared_examples_for "locatable" do
  describe "#distance_from" do
    subject { described_class.new(latitude: 40, longitude: -105) }

    context "when subject and other have latitude and longitude" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: 40.1, longitude: -105.1) }

      it "returns distance from other in meters" do
        expected = 14_003.34
        expect(subject.distance_from(other)).to be_within(0.01).of(expected)
      end
    end

    context "when subject or other does not have latitude or longitude" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: nil, longitude: nil) }

      it "returns nil" do
        expect(subject.distance_from(other)).to be_nil
      end
    end
  end

  describe "#different_location?" do
    subject { described_class.new(latitude: 40, longitude: -105) }

    context "when subject and other have latitude and longitude and distance is above the threshold" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: 40.1, longitude: -105.1) }

      it "returns true" do
        expect(subject.different_location?(other)).to eq(true)
      end
    end

    context "when subject and other have latitude and longitude and distance is below the threshold" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: 40.000001, longitude: -105.000001) }

      it "returns false" do
        expect(subject.different_location?(other)).to eq(false)
      end
    end

    context "when other has no latitude or longitude" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: nil, longitude: nil) }

      it "returns nil" do
        expect(subject.different_location?(other)).to eq(nil)
      end
    end
  end

  describe "#same_location?" do
    subject { described_class.new(latitude: 40, longitude: -105) }

    context "when subject and other have latitude and longitude and distance is above the threshold" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: 40.1, longitude: -105.1) }

      it "returns false" do
        expect(subject.same_location?(other)).to eq(false)
      end
    end

    context "when subject and other have latitude and longitude and distance is below the threshold" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: 40.000001, longitude: -105.000001) }

      it "returns true" do
        expect(subject.same_location?(other)).to eq(true)
      end
    end

    context "when other has no latitude or longitude" do
      let(:other) { described_class.new(latitude: nil, longitude: nil) }

      it "returns nil" do
        expect(subject.same_location?(other)).to eq(nil)
      end
    end
  end
end

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Q: Force unbuffered output for script made with buildout and zc.recipe.egg:scripts I need to use unbuffered output in a script that is built with buildout.
My approach was to specify the -u flag for Python in the generated script.
Here's my buildout.cfg:
[buildout]
parts = python
develop = .

[python]
recipe = zc.recipe.egg:scripts
eggs = myproject

And setup.py:
from setuptools import setup, find_packages

setup(
    name = 'myproject',
    packages = find_packages(),
    entry_points = """
    [console_scripts]
    myscript = myproject:main
    """,
)

I get the following shebang with this configuration:
$ pip install .
$ head -n1 /usr/local/bin/myscript
#!/usr/bin/python

And I want this:
#!/usr/bin/python -u

How to do it? I tried adding arguments = -u and interpreter = python -u to buildout.cfg. It didn't work.

A: You can force unbuffered I/O from within your Python script by re-opening stdin or stdout by opening a new file object on the filenumber:
import io, os, sys
try:
    # Python 3, open as binary, then wrap in a TextIOWrapper
    unbuffered = io.TextIOWrapper(open(sys.stdout.fileno(), 'wb', 0), write_through=True)
except TypeError:
    # Python 2
    unbuffered = os.fdopen(sys.stdout.fileno(), 'w', 0)

You can then reassign sys.stdout if you want to use other modules or build-ins that use stdout or stdin:
sys.stdout = unbuffered

Also see unbuffered stdout in python (as in python -u) from within the program

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Piastri denied that he would race for Alpine in 2023
The evening had started with the official announcement from Alpine and ended up in a scandal.
schedule08:42, 3 August 2022
#piastri#alpine#scandal#sillyseason#f1#longread
The world of Formula 1 is listening to the starting drama at the Alpine with the highest interest.
An official statement had been announced by the French team and F1 that Oscar Piastri will be racing for Alpine from 2023, even the team principal, Otmar Szafnauer, made a welcoming statement.
The decision seemed logical after the accident departure of Fernando Alonso. Piastri has been part of Alpine Academy for four years. He won Formula 3 then Formula 2 next year. However, the next shining star's future got stuck due to the lack of free seats in Alpine this year. According to the information about his contract, he needs to be raced from 2023 at the latest. The team tried to manage him a seat at Williams, otherwise they lose him and another team is guaranteed to get him.
After Alonso's announcement Alpine may have seen the problem solved and immediately confirmed him as their next driver from 2023. It was found suspicious that Piastri himself hasn't confirmed or welcomed the news about him in any platform. Those who doubted were not wrong.
A scandal is at the beginning and Alpine seems to be in fire. Our page is curiously waiting for the next chapter. Ladies and Gentlemen, the silly season has officially started.


My poor friends were so tired after their flight we were slow to start today. When we finally got going we walked towards the Vatican along Via Guila and then the river. I went into St Peter's again and I still never tire of it. The paintings, the light, the feeling. This is despite the crowds . Rome is very crowded at the moment. More so than Florence.
We walked around and decided to do the bus tour to save Anne's poor feet. That made it easier to see some of the main sights.
Later that evening we went to Armando's for dinner. It's near the Pantheon and I went there with Catherine and the girls several years ago. It was also part of the Masterchef show . So our meal there was very good .
A little window shopping a small glass of wine near Campo dee Fiori and off to bed.
Looking forward to tomorrows food tour.


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Date: 9th August 2004
Damon set for third Bourne outing
Matt Damon says he will make a third Jason Bourne movie - as long as the script is good enough.
The second film in the franchise, The Bourne Supremacy, topped the US box office in its opening weekend, and has now taken more than $107million.
Damon told IMDb: "Now that the pressure has gone, I'm very happy with the way the movie came out.
"But to go and do a third one, we'd really have to have a great script."
Source: Press Release
Film Stories : Bourne Identity, The (2001)
Matt says stardom is irrelevant - 28th September 2004
Damon won't do Bourne Identity sequel 'just for the money' - 4th September 2002
Damon & Cruz Never Had Time To Fall In Love - 14th December 2000
Person Stories : Matt Damon
Will Matt Damon Join Ben Affleck's Batman Movie? - 13th July 2016
Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon top Palm Springs Festival awards. - 4th January 2016
'Bourne': Tommy Lee Jones Joins Matt Damon in Sequel. - 29th July 2015
New Bourne movie gets an official release date. - 7th January 2015
Matt Damon confirms Bourne return. - 13th November 2014
Matt Damon to Return to Jason Bourne Franchise. - 16th September 2014
Gilliam surprised by his star power. - 14th March 2014
Matt Damon regrets not taking lead in Avatar. - 2nd January 2013
Scarlett Johansson: 'I'm done with playing ingénue roles' - 15th December 2011


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Elys Game Technology with Wright Bet Ventures Exceed First Fifty Location Partners for Expansion in Ohio
By: Elys Game Technology, Corp. via Business Wire
Elys Game Technology, Corp. ("Elys" or the "Company") (Nasdaq:ELYS)(BER:3UW), an interactive gaming and sports betting technology company, today announced that the partnership with Wright Bet in Ohio has surpassed 50 "Type C" retail host locations that have agreed to install Elys' sports wagering solution, exceeding the Company's initial expectations for the first month. Elys has submitted its Type C application and is currently following OCCC protocols to complete outstanding items. The launch of sports wagering in the state of Ohio is subject to regulatory approval, and all required licenses must be approved by the Ohio Casino Control Commission (the "OCCC").
Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman of Elys, commented, "We could not be more pleased with the progress of our planned expansion into Ohio, together with the tremendous on-the-ground efforts of our partners Wright Bet Ventures. These efforts have reached agreements with more than 50 retail host locations including bars, restaurants, delis, bowling alleys, truck stops and a variety of other such businesses throughout the state within the first 30 days alone. We believe that our strategy of installing up to two point-of-sale kiosks or ticket terminals at each location is highly scalable, and provides a compelling value proposition to retail businesses. Importantly, our sportsbook solution not only provides small businesses a new revenue stream but also helps them attract clientele, which is especially valuable as restaurants and bars seek to recover in the wake of the pandemic.
Elys' technology team remains committed to developing new customer-facing and back-office features that will continue to improve our customers' competitive edge in their respective markets by offering a highly entertaining player experience. Moreover, we believe that our unique Build-a-Bet feature provides retail businesses a clear advantage over competing providers in Ohio, as demonstrated by our experiences at Grand Central Restaurant in Washington, DC and Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Since initially launching our first sportsbook location in Washington DC in October 2021, we have rapidly expanded to additional locations and have seen a significant increase in bet tickets and amounts wagered through these establishments. We look forward to replicating this success in Ohio on a much larger scale."
Governor Mike DeWine signed HB 29 into law on December 22, 2021, where Ohio's sports betting market could be one of the country's largest and is anticipated to generate nearly $1 billion in gross gaming revenue over the next three years. Recently, the Ohio Lottery released updated Operating Standards for potential Type C Proprietors that include requirements for financial processing, wagering systems and devices, and other critical elements for the launch of sports betting under the Type C model in the Ohio market, with an expected universal start date scheduled for January 1, 2023.
Additional information about offering sports wagering for location hosts in Ohio may be obtained by contacting Elys' partners Adam Stachler or Raj Shah at Wright Bet Ventures through their website at: Wright Bet Ventures.
About Wright Bet Ventures LLC
Wright Bet Ventures is a private equity backed sports wagering solutions business based out of Dayton, Ohio with deep roots in the region. It is majority-owned and operated by a minority that is underrepresented in the gaming industry and is very focused on inclusion and diversity in its ventures. The company sees its mission as two-fold. One is to facilitate a unique sportsbook experience for local restaurant and bar owners and potentially drive economic growth and job opportunities in the region. The second mission is to use some of its proceeds to directly help local charities and nonprofits in addition to the state and local tax revenue it intends to generate with this venture. One of the local nonprofits that it will be directly working with and supporting is the Head Start Program with the Miami Valley Childhood Development Program which is focused on pre-K education in our underserved communities of color.
About Elys Game Technology, Corp.
Elys Game Technology, Corp., is a B2B global gaming technology company operating in multiple countries worldwide, with B2C online and land-based gaming operations in Italy. Elys offers its clients a full suite of leisure gaming products and services, such as sports betting, e-sports, virtual sports, online casino, poker, bingo, interactive games and slots in Italy and has operations in five states as well as the District of Columbia in the U.S. market. Elys' vision is to become a global leader in the gaming industry through the development of pioneering and innovative technology.
The Company provides wagering solutions, services online operators, casinos, retail betting establishments and franchise distribution networks. Additional information is available on our corporate website at www.elysgame.com.
Investors may also find us on Twitter @ELYS_gaming.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are identified by the use of the words "could," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "expect," "may," "continue," "predict," "potential," "project" and similar expressions that are intended to identify forward-looking statements and include statements regarding the Company's strategy of installing up to two point-of-sale kiosks or ticket terminals at each location being highly scalable and providing a compelling value proposition to retail businesses, the Company developing new customer facing and back-office features that will continue to improve customers' competitive edge in their respective markets by offering a highly entertaining player experience, the Company's Build-a-Bet feature providing retail businesses a clear advantage over competing providers and the Company replicating in Ohio on a much larger scale its success at Grand Central in Washington, DC and Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey. These forward-looking statements are based on management's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this press release and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and assumptions from those set forth or implied by any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, among others, the Company's ability to provide a compelling value proposition to retail businesses, the Company's ability to develop new customer facing and back-office features that will improve customers' competitive edge in their respective markets, the Company's ability to replicate its success at Grand Central in Washington, DC and Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey in Ohio on a much larger scale, the duration and scope of the COVID-19 outbreak worldwide, including the impact to state and local economies, and the risk factors described in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and its subsequent filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including subsequent periodic reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K. The information in this release is provided only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date on which the statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as required by law.
Elys Game Technology, Corp.
Michele Ciavarella, Executive Chairman
Email: m.ciavarella@elysgame.com


The best bites at Maison Kayser are the ones that stay closest to the bread, and the open-faced lunch and dinner tartines are no exception. Here chicken breast joins artichokes, olives, tomatoes, and arugula on a fat slice of a tangy boule. An ample spread of herb mayo becomes the dominant flavor, a sort of Franco-American chicken salad that's kind to mayo lovers and less amenable to those disinclined. But if you're up for a mild chicken and creamy spread kind of lunch, this is the way to do chicken salad right. The price is a little steep at $16, but for the portion, and for the Upper East Side, not unreasonable.


Part of the journey to financial freedom is raising your income to help you get there quicker. One of the better ways to do this is to find a side hustle, which can include delivering pizzas, starting a business, or taking advantage of one of the many online websites that allow you to earn money. This review of Swagbucks introduces you to one of the better-known websites that helps put money back in people's pockets.
Swagbucks is a website that lets you earn points for doing everyday tasks online. These points can be redeemed for gift cards by simply shopping, watching videos and taking surveys. I know what you are thinking. "Is Swagbucks legit"? The answer is YES. Swagbucks has already given out over $189,000,000 in rewards and gives out 7,000 gift cards every day.
Earning rewards with Swagbucks is surprisingly easy. They pay you in points redeemable for gift cards to complete simple tasks you are most likely already doing on a daily basis.
After you create your account, you are ready to get started making money.
Browsing the deals provided on their website before making an online purchase, playing games and watching videos are all effective ways to earn points. Each point equates to about one penny.
You earn different amounts of points for the different activities you complete. Once you build up enough points you can claim a gift card to one of many well-known retailers.
For example, build up 500 points and redeem a $5 Amazon gift card.
Installing the Swagbucks browser plugin for Chrome will help you in your quest to earn Swagbucks. After it is installed, every time you are looking at a website that can earn you points, you will be notified. This lets you know to use Swagbucks' link to purchase the same product you were already going to buy. With one simple step you effectively bought your item on sale!
This plugin is called the SwagButton. The Shop and Earn feature of the plugin is what will give you a notification if the website you are currently browsing offers any cashback promotions. For example, if you are browsing Wal-Mart or Target, you may get a popup notifying you that you will earn 3 Swagbucks for every dollar spent. The points will reflect after you make your purchase.
This same concept of earning points works with surveys and videos. By taking the time to complete surveys that Swagbucks provides, you earn points that continue to accumulate. Each survey takes about 20 minutes to complete.
They will also pay you to watch videos. By allowing these videos to play while you observe or simply have in the background, you will earn even more Swagbucks. If you spend a good amount of time on the computer each day, this is an excellent way to bring you closer to your financial goals without putting in a large amount of work.
There are too many features to list in one post, so here are a few favorites.
Points can be redeemed at stores and restaurants that you'll actually visit like Target, Wal-Mart, and Starbucks.
If you aren't interest in gift cards, you can even redeem points to PayPal for cash.
There is no limit to the amount you can earn.
If you make Swagbucks your default search engine, you'll earn points with each and every search you make.
Each friend you get to sign up for Swagbucks will earn you rewards points.
If you are looking for a way to gain more income to apply toward your debt snowball, this is a great way to earn it. By completing the simple tasks such as surveys, reading emails, playing games or watching videos, you continuously earn points that can be redeemed for cold hard cash.
This may not be the quickest way to earn money. It can be time consuming to complete surveys and read emails, but there is something to be said about making money from the comfort of your own home.
A survey that takes 10 minutes to complete will earn you about 10 swag bucks. This works out to be about 1 Swagbuck per minute. To give you a reference point, a $5 Amazon gift card costs 450 Swagbucks. As you can see, this method won't make you rich, but the points will add up over time to earn you occasional gift cards.
There are some surveys that will bring in slightly more than a dollar per hour. You can earn even more if you decide to leave videos playing in the background of your everyday tasks, bringing in $5 or more per hour.
If you order most of your products online, Swagbucks' shopping deals will net you a few pennies each time you buy.
While some users of the site will describe it as a "Swagbucks scam", there is no scam about it. You simply get paid for providing feedback through surveys, video views and more.
What are you waiting for? Spend some time looking around Swagbucks and start earning your points!
Going out of your way to earn swag bucks doesn't make financial sense, but the program itself, when used responsibly, is actually pretty great.
Basically you get paid for doing things you would be doing regardless of Swagbucks' existence. All you need to do is make a couple tweaks to your daily routine.
I think anyone can benefit from signing up with Swagbucks, even if all use is their search feature, you will be slowly but surely be earning and getting some cash/rewards each year that you otherwise wouldn't.
Here is the deal. You cannot make a living on this site and you should not try to do so; it will only lead you to waste your precious time.