As a spin-off of our infamous blog on the cost of groceries, I thought it would be helpful to take a closer look at the cost of raising kids, both as research measures it and as it translates into personal realities.
This is a topic our agency often addresses when families come to us for credit counseling services. As romantic or exciting as it may seem to start a family, predicting the future expenses is difficult and may amount to more than anticipated. Without proper information and resources, parents can be overwhelmed with the costs.
No matter the phase you fall into, I'm sure you've contemplated, "what exactly is this going to cost me and can I really afford it? It's a topic widely discussed among my generation (yes, I'm a millennial. Please don't hold it against me.) In my social circles, friends chat about how they are delaying life plans so they feel more emotionally and financially prepared. Those friends without children have pointed out all the stories they've heard about how difficult it can be to afford children and question if having less isn't the only way to have the best of both worlds: family AND financial stability.
It wouldn't surprise me if this very debate were contributing to the declining general fertility rate (the number of live births per 1,000 women ages 15 to 49 years in a population per year). The downward trend is most apparent in the 20 to 29-year-old age group which historically has been expected to show healthy numbers yet in the past few years has seen a continuous decrease. Interestingly, the same set of data shows that women in age brackets over 30 and even up to 44 years old have become more likely to have babies in those later stages of their life.
Considering this, it's apparent that the parental price tag has left many in sticker shock.
According to the most recent report by the USDA, child-related expenses amount to over $233,000, only including the costs of a child until the age of 17 (sorry, college not accounted for). It is easy to see why so many are fixated and even delaying child-rearing as a result. It is important to realize that this number is calculated in order to determine child support needs and that it is based on averages. Location and lifestyle of a family have a huge impact on the final number. The report confirms that families with lower incomes spend less ($174,690) while families with higher incomes spend more ($372,210) per child. In what universe does one child cost more than another? The difference is all in choices.
I might consider my family's income to sit somewhere in the middle of the scale. When I read the estimate I couldn't believe that I would spend that much on my two kids. The changes we made to accommodate the expenses of our first child were so minor and gradual that I have hardly noticed them.
Realize that the $233,000 is not an upfront lump sum. Children, in most cases, start out being pretty inexpensive. A few packs of onesies every three months and a box of diapers here or there (along with a crib, car seat, formula, and medical insurance) can just about get you by. As kids grow and require more food, transportation, and recreational and educational supplies, you will probably start to feel the costs add up.
Even then, to borrow some phrasing, whether you believe child raising will or will not be expensive you are right. It's all about conscientiousness and effort.
I didn't want you to have to take my word for it so I searched out qualified individuals to weigh in. I asked them five questions that I had hoped would reveal how to afford children and scored some great financial hacks.
For the sake of keeping this digestible, today we'll look at only two of the questions and fill you in on the rest a little later. Some excerpts edited for clarity.
Q1: How have you managed to afford raising children?
We've made affording kids possible by deciding together what we will and will not pay for for our children. The truth is, kids really are only as expensive as we (the parents) make them. When you're intentional about living life and raising kids, it naturally drives the cost down because you start making better or different choices than you would if you were living life with no plan.
Just because your kids want new clothes each year doesn't mean they get them. You should make their clothing and stuff last as long as possible just like yours.
I am not sure of everything that makes up the $233,000 per child number, but I can assure you that we raised all of our 5 children on that total. I know people who live on $40,000 a year as a family of 3 or 4 and I also know people who can't make it on $100,000 for just 2 of them. This is all about the choices they make.
The best way to manage affording children is to get yourself on a budget using an online resource like Mint, which is free. Then, use the Internet to find ways to reduce all monthly bills. Cut back on entertainment or look for the free variety, and then you should have a surplus in your bank account that can help with the extra expenses. A few of the bigger expenses seem to be clothing and sporting equipment. When starting a family, be sure to have a line in your budget to begin saving for college expenses.
In order to afford our brood, my husband and I have learned how to cut corners. Used clothes in good shape save a ton of money, buying generic food items like cereal, cookies, and peanut butter etc. has also helped our food budget. And focusing on outings and time spent together and fewer vacations helps with costs. And while I'd love my girls to become Olympic athletes, I'm not sure that's going to be their destiny. We encourage them to develop their talents but to stick to one sport or instrument at a time. This helps them really learn the sport and is easier on the pocket as well.
My approach to financial hacks for raising my children and help with bearing the financial costs of raising them was to enroll my children in a S.T.E.M. program which focused on the "M" in S.T.E.M. The program taught the children the vocabulary of money, economics, and entrepreneurship. In the program, they started a business and sold products. When children understand what things cost and the need to eliminate unnecessary things that are not feasible in the family budget, it helped when explaining to my children why we could not purchase things or go places. This also helped when it came to unforeseen expenses because money was "set aside" and the children understood why things had to be eliminated.
My husband works four 10-hour shifts so that we only have to pay for 4 days of daycare instead of 5. When my son was younger, I used to work from home one day a week (or take him to work with me), so we only had to pay for 3 days of daycare.
We buy most of our son's clothing second hand (or get them free from friends/family who have had kids), sell/exchange clothes, and some of his toys too. We borrowed a lot of baby gear from friends (especially baby gear that you only need for a few months like a baby bath or co-sleeper).
We often are able to rely on family who will babysit for free rather than paying a sitter. Or we do a babysitting trade with neighbors who have kids.
We don't buy packaged baby food (make your own: squish up a banana, avocado, etc. Bake some sweet potatoes and puree them, make applesauce). If you go out to eat, share your meal or get a side dish for your child rather than their own kid's meal.
Buy store brand children's medicine (no name brands). It's the same product and a lot cheaper.
Q2: What financial advice would you give to individuals who are considering starting a family?
As always, wishing you a successful journey toward achieving your financial goals!
Do You Have Questions About or Suggestions on How to Raise Children in an Affordable Way?
If you'd like more information on financial hacks for raising a family, or have tips to share with others, please feel free to comment below and we'll answer right away!
I like the idea of having a savings of 3-6 months of 'bare bones" type costs covered. Do you have an idea of what they consider "bare bones?" Is it items like rent and utilities? Does it cover food expenses as well or other budget expenses like transportation, insurances and stuff like that? Also, what has really helped us with what we spend with our children is taking care of stuff. What I mean is if I can fix a piece of clothing I will. We ask our children to take care of their things so they will last longer and be in better shape and I enjoy thrift shopping, but I always go with a set spending limit in mind and it seems to help. I've found many items over the years that I can sew up a bit or clean up and bring back to nearly new and it only costs a fraction of what they would cost new at the store. I know it doesn't sound great, using hand me down items, but I really get a satisfaction of knowing that we're saving money and I look at it as a hobby of sorts now. Anyways, I'm curious about the bare bones items. I have an idea of what they are but I'm wondering if I'm missing anything.
First, thank you for your comment and suggestions. I love that you thrift and salvage things. I am such a fan of that. I totally understand the stigma of hand me downs that you mentioned, but I think that everyone needs to change their mindset on it. If the clothes look new, where's the shame? Besides saving a TON of money that can be repurposed for expenses a child might appreciate more like a college fund, thrifting and giving clothes and toys a second home keeps them out of the landfill for a while longer and lessens the demand for more to be produced. I feel proud (and you should too) knowing that these frugal practices are also more earth friendly. Keep up the good work!
Depending on the situation you find yourself in when you need your "bare bones" fund, you many look into scaling back your phone or car insurance plan and contacting your student loan servicer to lower your payments or defer them for a certain amount of time.
I would think a "bare bones" budget does not include: entertainment (cable, monthly subscriptions, movies at the theater), recreation (bowling/mini-golf/jump centers, instrument lessons or sports activities), unnecessary food expenses (dining or snacking out, trips to the coffee shop, "fun" groceries that you don't have a plan or purpose for), an unlimited amount of gas, shopping trips for clothes or goods.
Obviously, needs can arise unexpectedly. Car, home, or appliance repairs should be drawn from a separate "emergency" fund and not from your "bare bones" expenses fund. I also live in a place that experiences all four seasons and know I can't avoid buying my kids clothes altogether. For this reason, I would consider adding a buffer of $50 or so per month to my "bare bones" fund so I know I'll have the money for essentials like winter coats even when times are hard.
I hope this information was helpful! Please let me know if you have any more questions.


In this painting by Rawat Vongla, the gentle features of Buddha's face glow with golden hues. The artist names this beautiful work 'Light of Dharma'. The Dharma is the teachings and the methods of the Buddha. Artist Rawat signs and writes his name in Thai at the bottom of the painting.


Peppermint Technology has announced a five year contract with Ombudsman Services to provide an ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) handling system via the Peppermint Platform. The Platform will enable the Ombudsman Services to deliver improved and consistent client services through multiple channels.
Ombudsman Services provides consumer dispute resolution services for major industries, including the communications, energy, property and copyright licensing sectors. Last year Ombudsman Services resolved over 18,000 complaints and handled around 203,000 queries via the post (38%) and telephone (62%). By deploying the Peppermint Platform Ombudsman Services will deliver a new online service 365 days a year, making accessibility to the service easier and faster for consumers. Ombudsman Services has planned the provision of self-assessment facilities and expanding customer service channels to include secure service portals and text messaging. The primary benefit will be to improve the service by making it quicker and more transparent; however the Peppermint Platform will also reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.


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Q: How to enable feature in ember to use htmlbars when not using ember cli or app kit I have been getting this error after upgrading my ember :
template must be a function. Did you mean to call Ember.Handlebars.compile("...") or specify templateName instead?

My configuration is:
ember 1.10.0
ember-data 1.0.0-beta.14.1
jquery 1.9.1

Upon searching for this issue, it seems like I have to enable feature
EmberENV: {
  FEATURES: {
    'ember-htmlbars': true
  }
},

but we are not using ember cli at this moment. I read up on http://emberjs.com/guides/configuring-ember/feature-flags/ and then tried this :
var EmberENV = {FEATURES: {'ember-htmlbars': true}};
//var EmberENV = {ENABLE_ALL_FEATURES: true}; //tried this too
//Ember.FEATURES["ember-htmlbars"] = true; //tried this too

window.AS = Ember.Application.create({
..
});

but this still didn't help. So what is the correct way to enable feature?
Thanks,
Dee
UPDATE :
We were compiling our hbs files via grunt and we just needed to update these in package.json :
"devDependencies": {
    "grunt-ember-templates": "~0.5.0",
    "ember-template-compiler": "~1.9.0-alpha",
    ....
}

And in my gruntfile.js had to make following change in my emberTemaple :
emberTemplates: {
        options: {
            templateCompilerPath: 'lib/ember/ember-template-compiler.js',
            handlebarsPath: 'lib/handlebars/handlebars.js',
            templateNamespace: 'HTMLBars',
            templateName: function (sourceFile) {
                ...
            }
        },

Robert Jackson wrote on these changes but I don't seem to find the address to the post! That way I got my templates to be compiled to proper htmlbars format.

A: I had the same issue. For my solution I went to
http://emberjs.com/blog/2015/02/05/compiling-templates-in-1-10-0.html
and
https://github.com/dgeb/grunt-ember-templates/pull/77
for help but the issue that I had was I was using handlebars 3.0 and not 2.0.
options:{
    templateCompilerPath: 'ember-template-compiler.js',
     handlebarsPath: 'handlebars.js',
}

for the handlebarsPath make sure you are using handlebars 2.0.

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One year ago I went on a strictly guided 7 day-tour in North Korea where they took away my passport and did not allow me to explore anything on my own. North Korea was definitely the weirdest country I had ever visited and throughout that trip I kept wondering what life was like in the neighboring South Korea, because it used to be the same country just over 60 years ago.
To answer my questions, this year I traveled to South Korea and made this video, where I compare my time in the North and my time in the South. I still have a lot of questions about the whole situation, but one thing was clear - the daily lives of the Korean people couldn't be any more different than they are right now.
America is the great whore of Babylon. No repentance. calling evil good and good evil.
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Activist and radio host Cat Watters joins me to discuss the decades lone psychological attack against Americans that has resulted in a populace that can no longer distinguish between facts and lies, fear and propaganda and which is essentially suffering from collective Stockholm syndrome, the condition under which a victim of abuse learns to love and protect the abuser.
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VICE News sits down with Katie Schmid, a transgender soldier, about the confusion surrounding the military's trans ban.
Trump responds to North Korea as the threat of nuclear attack looms.
A 2010 law banning Mexican American Studies courses in Arizona goes to trial. VICE News talks to students, teachers and proponents of the law on the eve of a federal court ruling that may overturn it.
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We will be watching over the innocent and punish those who lay a finger on them. This message isn't aimed at the president of the United States, or the Charlottesville government, or even the citizens who've done no wrong. This message is aimed at those who believe themselves the master race. We are coming for all of you.
In recent years anonymous has proved itself a valuable asset to human society. Indeed, operations and projects have failed, but many have succeed. This operation will succeed because we will not be tackling this alone. Ordinary people will stand by our side, and even if you don't stand by us, so long as you believe in good and righteousness, we will stand by you.
We are the common citizen.
We already know who you are, expect us.
As evidenced this weekend, a civil war is brewing in this country, laying the foundation for a violent coup to take out Trump. Soros-funded NGO's have been able to achieve regime change in other countries by quite literally teaming up with Neo-nazis and "moderate" terrorists. Now, investigative reporter Lee Stranahan reveals the same players involved in the Ukraine overthrow are working behind the scenes to oust President Trump.
Greetings world, We are Anonymous. We stand with the people of Charlottesville who are instilling hope and optimism to its citizenry. It's quite clear that we do not stand with its citizens who are instilling fear and hate. The title of this operation explains the situation clearly. We are coming for those who have aligned themselves with the Ku Klux Klan, with Nazism, and with White Supremacy. We will be watching over the innocent and punish those who lay a finger on them. This message isn't aimed at the president of the United States, or the Charlottesville government, or even the citizens who've done no wrong. This message is aimed at those who believe themselves the master race. We are coming for all of you. In recent years anonymous has proved itself a valuable asset to human society. Indeed, operations and projects have failed, but many have succeed. This operation will succeed because we will not be tackling this alone. Ordinary people will stand by our side, and even if you don't stand by us, so long as you believe in good and righteousness, we will stand by you. Operation Domestic Terrorism, engaged. America, stay vigilant. We are the common citizen. We do not forgive. We do not forget. We already know who you are, expect us.
Tuesday, August 15th: Media Piles on Trump - The media is again claiming Trump didn't disavow racists and other hate groups in Charlottesville, Virginia, after the president did so numerous times on previous occasions. We'll get journalist Michael Snyder's take on the heightened tensions and what they mean for the country. We'll also check in with Infowars' Millie Weaver for an update on the Charlottesville aftermath. Dr. Jerome Corsi pops in to discuss rumors President Trump may pardon Sheriff Joe Arpaio. And Breitbart London editor Raheem Kassam gives the latest on the migrant crimewave unfolding in Europe. Tune in!


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C-3PO Actor Anthony Daniels Has Wrapped on Star Wars 9
It's a wrap for Anthony Daniels on Star Wars 9. The iconic C-3PO actor has the rare distinction of being in every single installment in the Star Wars franchise since the beginning. The gold droid has been treated like garbage and torn apart, treated like a god, and taken the backseat in more recent times. While we don't know a whole lot about what is going to happen in Star Wars 9, Daniels promises that it will be more than worth the wait.
It looks as if J.J. Abrams is starting to finish up filming on Star Wars 9. The highly anticipated final chapter in the Skywalker saga has been in production since August, taking only brief breaks for the holidays. Now that C-3PO has gone home, one can imagine that plenty of the other actors are done with their work too. Anthony Daniels announced that he finished with a touching goodbye message. He had this to say.
"Today was 3PO's last on Episode IX. He's sad – so am I. But we're so proud to have worked with such a lovely, talented cast & crew lead by J.J. & Kathy. I'll miss everyone but I'm glad to know that we've been making something exceptional together, to share with the waiting world."
It has not been confirmed, nor really talked about, but Star Wars 9 could mark the last time that we see C-3PO on the big screen. J.J. Abrams is reportedly working on the movie that will end the Skywalker saga and future movies will take place outside of the universe that we've been in since 1977, beginning with A New Hope. The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson is developing his own project and Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff & D.B. Weiss are working on their own project too.
While Anthony Daniels might not be back as C-3PO in the future, he can still appear in future Star Wars projects as another character. For instance, Daniels was not the iconic golden droid in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Instead, he played a new character named Tak. So the possibilities are endless for Daniels as the Star Wars franchise marches on with new characters and stories. It's going to be very interesting to see where Disney and Lucasfilm take the franchise after Star Wars 9 hits theaters without the base of famous characters.
Related: Star Wars 9 Boycott Called After Disney Highjacks Darth Vader Fan Film
The official title for Star Wars 9 has yet to be revealed and many fans were hoping that it would be announced this week ahead of the Super Bowl. However, it doesn't look like Disney is planning on releasing a trailer or teaser in time for the big game, which makes sense. The studio really doesn't need to use the huge ratings of something like the Super Bowl to promote one of the most anticipated movies of 2019. While we wait for more information, you can read C-3PO's goodbye below, thanks to Anthony Daniels' Twitter account.
— Anthony Daniels (@ADaniels3PO) January 28, 2019
Topics: Star Wars 9, Star Wars

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Does anyone know a website where it will stream wrestlemania for free.
This. A stream would be nice.
Over under on how many matches the Spanish announce table lasts?
Lil' Naitch looks like Old Naitch looked in the latter days of Nitro now.
Considering the crowd was ultra smarky last night and seems smarky tonight, WWE is gonna look ridiculous tonight if Cena doesn't turn.
Rollins enjoys brain trauma like you or I enjoy a soda.
Was he the one that hit the outside retaining wall in that dive through the ropes?
We call it a "concussion," he calls it "a day that ends in 'y.'"
That title is so terrible looking.
I love Mark Henry and refuse to accept the inevitable loss he's about to eat.


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A good Construction Manager is like the glue holding every part of the construction process together.
Vitruvius acted as 'Employers Agent' for the construction of retail and commercial units. Our role included construction and cost management, facilitating the delivery, handover and inspection services on behalf of the client.


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This short course will be of particular interest to professionals, engineers and managers who are involved in people management, strategy and marketing, finance, new product development, business game, negotiation, and presentations skills.
To understand the importance of teamwork in the performance and success of organisations.
Recognise the contribution which they can make to the performance of a team, and to be able to help others to improve the overall performance of a team.
Understand the basic operation of a business and recognise the commercial aspects relevant to the manufacture of a product or provision of a technical services.
Understand the role of key functional areas in the performance of an organisation, with particular focus on understanding the business environment, strategy and marketing and finance.
Improve their skills in making effective presentations.


Every company has unique digital marking projects. Budgeting and planning for online advertising costs will depend on your industry, company size, and overarching business goals. While company goals may differ, Centro can offer you a tested framework to create the optimum marketing budget for your business. Develop your plan, and consider your priorities, marketing channels—and even the average advertising cost of your competitors.
What Is an Average Advertising Cost for a Digital Campaign?
Spending also varies by advertising type. Email, display ads, search and social media advertising costs have increased exponentially over the last few years. These figures show that costs vary by project, company, and industry.
You don't necessarily need to utilize every available marketing channel to enjoy success. In fact, marketers with smaller budgets should focus on developing a good plan with one or very few marketing channels, to ensure optimization and allow them to receive maximum value. Avoid stretching your dollars or attention too thin.
Of course, your digital marketing goals should support your overarching marketing goals. For instance, a B2B company may hope to improve sales and brand awareness. After you know what results you desire, you can set measures that will demonstrate how well you're doing.
If you want to increase sales—measure conversions, shopping cart size, and retention.
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Your past performance can indicate how you should act in the future. Notice where your dollars have translated into sales in the past, and of course, which marketing investments did not help your company grow at all. At this point, you may want to allocate money based on past performance or determine why certain channels did not produce any positive returns.
Research anticipated costs for various types of online ads before you calculate how much money you will need to support your goals. Use tools and observation to explore marketing channels your competitors use to estimate the amount they spend. In addition, keyword research should uncover the search terms you plan to target and the average costs for ranking well on these terms.
If your initial plan requires an unrealistic budget for your company, you may need to develop another plan. Try reducing the number of channels or find cheaper related or long-tail keywords with which to start. If your initial efforts help support your goals, you may be able to utilize a larger budget later to expand your efforts. Average B2B companies spend about 5 percent of their overall revenues to promote products—however, B2C companies tend to spend about twice that amount.
Finally, use the previously set measures, or metrics, to assess how well each piece of your marketing plan is performing. If certain channels or campaigns within those channels don't produce, revisit them to figure out if they need tweaking or even discarding.
Take the best course by developing a plan with metrics to track your progress and avoid the pitfalls of trying to market in the dark.


Chapter 2 begins, and a new cat makes nir entry. For the record, this cat goes by the name Charon and uses ne/nem/nir/nemself pronouns.
I'm really excited now that I'm posting the first weekly update. Feels like we're getting started for real. I hope a lot of people will enjoy this journey. From here on, the plan is to post a comic every Friday. I'll also throw in an additional page when I reach my earnings goal (at the moment we're 30 percent there).
If you like my work, please consider supporting me on Ko-fi and/or subscribing to my Patreon. And tell others about Gravity Break, so that it mat reach an audience.
Erin: Ugh... What happened? I was talking to Minkah, and then... I lost balance. And fell. And everything went dark. At least I'm alive... I think. ...Where am I?
My head hurts. And everything is blurry. I hear noises... Screams... Explosions...Emilia! That's right, I must pull myself together. I have to find Kitten.
Catperson: Hey, you! Can you hear me?
Erin: Who's there? Someone is talking to me. I should probably respond... How does speaking work, again?
Catperson: Human with pretty blue hair! Can you stand? Hey, you probably need to rest, but I'm afraid we don't have that luxury right now.
Catperson: I'm sorry I couldn't give you a gentler landing. I did my best to slow you down but.... I wasn't expecting a human to suddenly drop from the sky. It caught me off guard. Are you hurt? I'll carry you if you need me to.
Erin: Thanks, I can stand on my own. I'm dizzy and very confused, but I think I'm fine.
Catperson: Well, I'm glad you're OK. Things are about to get really bad here.
Erin: About to? Things look really bad enough as it is.
Catperson: And it's about to get worse. Those villains are doing all they can to make a bad situation worse. But don't worry, human, just stay close to me and you'll be safe.


US-based communication software firm Metaswitch, which has been in Enfield since 1981, will consolidate its 348 staff from across three sites near Enfield Chase train station into one building at Genotin Road car park, subject to planning approval.
As part of the office development, Metaswitch has offered the proposed adjoining car park for public use at weekends throughout the year.
Enfield Council's cabinet member for economic regeneration and business, Alan Sitkin supported the plan: "This really is fantastic news for the borough's growth and sustainability, particularly as we have a proud history of supporting innovators and pioneers of new technology.
"We see Metaswitch's new location as a catalyst for further economic development in the heart of the town centre."


Booking a family holiday when your children are off school can be really tricky if you leave it too late. When availability is tight, you don't want to have to compromise on the perfect accommodation, and it's nearly always because the most popular residences are the smaller, hidden jems, which have apartments to suit families. And, with UK schools sharing their February half term dates with the French, the Belgiuns, the Dutch and the Danes, booking early is going to be especially important this year!
With this in mind here are 5 of our most popular properties that tend to sell out quickly for peak dates.
And to make it even easier to book early, we've reduced the early booking deposit to just 10% - half of the normal 20% minimum deposit. The offer ends on the ends on June 30th, so book now to avoid missing out!
Great spot in delightfully quaint, Saint Martin de Belleville, with access to the 3 Vallées ski area.
Quiet local slopes, ideal for kids learning to ski.
Lovely 4* residence, with spectacular swimming pool and spa area.
Perfect ski in/ ski out location.
Saint Martin offers a unique opportunity to be in an affordable, but still traditional resort within the 3 Vallées. As it is one of our smaller properties, Chalet du Gypes, in particularl sells out quickly!
Located in fantastic, family orientated, Avoriaz. Just 1hr 30 mins from Geneva.
Brilliantly situated close to the Village du Enfants ski school in the centre of the resort.
Fresh and modern apartments with a kids corner to keep little rascals entertained!
Easy ski in/ ski out access to the Portes du Soleil ski area.
Avoriaz is one of our most popular resorts, with many families returning year after year. Due to this popularity, many of the residences sell out during school holidays particularly, Les Crozats, due to its proximity to the Village du Enfants ski school.
Located in Les Carroz, just 45mins from Geneva Airport.
Traditional and charming resort, with access to the Grand Massif ski area.
Situated right next to the Kedeuz cable car, just 5 mins from the centre of the resort.
Les Carroz is extremely popular with families due to its very easy 45min transfer from Geneva. Les Chalets du Jouvence is set up perfectly for an easy stay in Les Carroz so people book again and again meaning availability for peak weeks gets pretty tight!
Affordable apartments in the 3 Vallées!
Comfotable, family friendly, apartments complete with kids play area.
Situated right in the centre of wonderful La Tania.
Close to the piste with quick access to neighbouring Meribel and Courchevel.
La Tania is a great little find, sandwiched between Courchevel and Meribel, if offers a more affordable way to stay in the 3 Vallées and as such, one of the most popular residences here, Le Chritiana often gets booked up fast.
Luxurious 4* apartments in Flaine, less than 1hr from Geneva.
Superb ski in/ ski out location, close to the centre of the resort.
Great access to the Grand Massif ski area, perfect for learning to ski or snowboard.
Superb swimming pool and spa facitlies.
Flaine is one of the most popular resorts with families who are learning to ski, they have a great lift pass which allows learners to ride some lifts for free. However this creates a huge demand for the properties in this small resort and Le Centaure is by far the most popular with its huge spa and brilliant location on the slope.
As we said, these are smaller properties which are fantastic finds, so they get booked up fast by those in the know! Get yours secured today and take advantage of our half price deposit offer - book with just a 10% deposit until June 30th!!


Following last week's unveiling of The Evil Within, a new survival-horror game from the creator of the Resident Evil franchise, we now have the live-action trailer for your viewing pleasure. The new The Evil Within trailer definitely warrants the age gate below, as it's fittingly intense and bound to spook some people. But of course, that's what Bethesda hopes to achieve.
As we said in last week's news, The Evil Within is currently slated for release in 2014 for the PlayStation 3 (PS3), Xbox 360, PC — and the PS4 and next-gen Xbox as well. Yes, that's right: it's in development for the next-generation consoles.
Because of its release next year, the survival-horror game won't be a launch title for the PS4 or "Xbox 720," but it's likely to be one that we hear more about at E3 in June. And yes, we've already inquired with Bethesda about getting some time with it at the annual trade show, so no worries there.
At any rate, here's the new live-action trailer for The Evil Within. Enjoy!


Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres and Sonia Sotomayor. Three famous women, who worked hard and have achieved success. Each had an idea of what they wanted to accomplish in their lives: Winfrey as a journalist-turned talk-show host and philanthropist; DeGeneres, who was the first female comedienne to 'come out of the closet' on national television; and Sotomayor, who became the first Hispanic U.S. Supreme Court judge. They were determined to 'break the glass ceiling' and overcome any adversity they may have had in their lives, which resulted in bringing them to where they are today. If it also hadn't been for their strength and determination, we may have never known who they were.
There have been many other less famous women, who have had to overcome some form of adversity in their lives in order to provide for their families. In 1939, at age 34, my maternal grandmother, Jesus ("Chuy"), became a widow. At the time, she and her husband Angel had six children, ranging in age from 2 to 16-years-old. When my grandfather died, the family remained in Jalisco, Mexico for another six years until Chuy immigrated to the U.S. in order to provide her children with a better life and more opportunities. She made the trek to the U.S. with her two oldest daughters and then her three younger children (two sons and daughter—my mother) followed in 1945. Chuy's oldest son chose to stay in Mexico with his maternal grandmother.
My Grandma Chuy, as she was commonly known, was a wise, hard-working, strong and straightforward woman. My mother told me the story that when I was born, she named me after my Grandma Jesus by giving me the English version of her name. I'm not certain my name is a derivative of my grandmother's name, but who am I to question my own mother?
Growing up, my Grandma Chuy was not only my babysitter, but she was also my role model. She was funny, loving and very protective. Although she never had a career of her own, she taught her children and grandchildren about honesty, having good morals, being hard-working and law-abiding citizens, and being helpful towards others.
Speaking of helping others, Grandma Chuy was a constant pillar to her family. On one occasion, she helped raise three of her grandchildren and worked hard to provide for them…making sure they had a good education, food and a roof over their heads. On another occasion, my grandmother took in two of her only sister's four children, who became wards of the state due to that their mother wasn't in a position to take care of them at the time. Chuy's middle son took in the other two children.
Unlike my two older siblings, I have very few memories of time spent with our Grandma Chuy because, sadly, she was only in my life for the first 10 years. I think if she were alive today, she would have reveled in her 6 children, her 29 grandchildren, her numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren.
In the short time that I knew her, my Grandma Chuy taught me that although you might run into some obstacles throughout your life, you must have faith, perseverance and a positive outlook in order to overcome any adversity. If you possess these qualities, then you will achieve success.


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Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's Bosnian Rainbows Announce Debut With Grainy, Cryptic Video
Written By Kyle McGovern
| March 6, 2013 - 5:10 pm | Updated 8 years ago
Home » New Music » Premieres » Omar Rodriguez-Lopez's Bosnian Rainbows Announce Debut With Grainy, Cryptic Video
When the Mars Volta officially broke up earlier this year, frontman Cedric Bixler-Zavala loaded his departure announcement with a swipe at Bosnian Rainbows, the new band from Omar Rodríguez-López, his former Volta and At the Drive-In companion.
"Thank u 2 all VOLTA fans u deserved more especially after the way u rooted for us on [2012's Noctouriniquet]. I tried my hardest to keep it going," Bixler-Zavala tweeted. "But Bosnian Rainbows was what we all got instead. I can't sit here and pretend any more. I no longer am a member of Mars Volta."
Well, Mars Volta fans will be able to judge if Bosnian Rainbows was worth it come June 25, when the Rodríguez-López' newest outfit — rounded out by singer Teri Gender-Bender, drummer Deantoni Parks, and keyboardist Nicci Kasper — unleash their self-titled debut album via Sargent House Records. The nascent four-piece announced the LP on their Tumblr and offered the above minute-long clip, which is mostly made up of grainy black-and-white footage and stray musical notes. (An inscrutable note from these guys? Shocking!) No track listing or song previews yet, but SPIN's Marc Hogan did describe recent share "Torn Maps" as "a snapping, new-wavey alt-pop song with, true to Gender-Bender's name, androgynously piercing vocals," so that's something to go off.
Watch Bosnian Rainbows' cryptic album announcement video up top. Stream "Torn Maps" and "Turtle Neck," a sprawling prog jam (via Rolling Stone) down below.
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GU Board Forums > Basketball discussion > Schomburg Hall > Marco Gonzales Recognized With All-American Accolades
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Marco Gonzales Recognized With All-American Accolades
SPOKANE, Wash. – The accolades continue to pile up for Gonzaga University baseball junior Marco Gonzales who was tabbed an All-American by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association, Baseball America and Perfect Game the organizations announced Thursday.
Gonzales was recognized as a second-team recipient by all three publications.
The Fort Collins, Colo., native is coming off a stellar season with the Bulldogs that saw him selected 19th overall in Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gonzales, a two-way player, finished the season with a 7-3 record and a 2.80 ERA in 106 innings. At the plate the Co-West Coast Conference Player of the Year led the Zags with a .313 batting average, two home runs and 26 RBI.
Gonzales has been recognized by each organization each of his three years with the program. The NCBWA named him an All-American second-team a season ago and a Freshman All-American in 2011. Baseball America honored him with first-team status last year and as a Freshman All-American two years ago. Perfect game named him an All-American second-team as a sophomore.
This year marks the 18th annual All-American teams from the NCBWA.
The southpaw is still up for the College Baseball Hall of Fame's John Olerud Two-Way Player of the Year Award. He remains one of 12 in contention for the award.
For more on Gonzales, please visit www.gozags.com/marco4poy.
Gonzaga Article Link (http://www.gozags.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=26400&ATCLID=208324662)
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I think he got recognized as Gonzaga's newest multi millionaire ($1.85 million signing bonus) ... congratulations to Marco.


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To further empower communities that we serve, Shenandoah Valley Electric Cooperative (SVEC) offers Operation Round Up, a voluntary program for member-owners that helps address crucial charitable needs within our service territory.
The process is simple: For example, a bill amount of $50.51 would be rounded up to $51, with 49 cents going to the charitable program.
At the most basic level, in which an ORU participant would round up the maximum amount on his or her bill each month, the maximum annual contribution to the fund is $11.88. On average, a participating member provides about $6 to the ORU fund each year.
When a collective group of cooperative member-owners provides contributions, ORU has proven that a few dollars can have lasting impact by helping civic clubs, food banks, domestic violence shelters, and many other community groups. Organizations interested in charitable contributions from SVEC must apply for grants through Operation Round Up. A 10-person committee of SVEC member-owners and an employee reviews requests.
Operation Round Up is the perfect embodiment of the 7th Cooperative Principle of "Concern for Community," and we invite you, as an SVEC member-owner, to consider contributing to assist our surrounding communities.
Visit any SVEC office and speak with a Member Service Representative.
Call SVEC at 1-800-234-7832 and request a sign-up form.
Through participation in Operation Round Up, the average contribution per member-owner is about 50 cents a month or $6 a year. It's small change to the individual perhaps, but the thousands of dollars the program can generate will mean a big difference to the people in our area.
Who is eligible for funds?
The funds will be available to any group, organization, charity, or like organization that serves SVEC member-owners. No funds will in any fashion be used to support any candidate for political office or for any political purpose.
Agencies receiving funds are eligible to apply again the following calendar year. Organizations not selected for a grant may apply for funding for a different project in the same calendar year.
How does my organization apply for funds?
If you have any questions, email us at svecpr@svec.coop or call 1-800-234-7832.
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Model N (MODN) Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates in Q1
Zacks February 6, 2019
Model N, Inc. MODN delivered first-quarter fiscal 2019 non-GAAP earnings of 3 cents per share beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a couple of cents. However, the figure remained flat with the year-ago figure.
Revenues came in at $35.1 million, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $34 million. The figure was also higher than management's guided range of $34 million to $34.4 million. However, revenues declined 10.2% from the year-ago quarter.
Notably, Model N adopted ASC 606 from first-quarter fiscal 2019.
Management noted that the company is making steady progress in its transformation to a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) based model.
Shares of Model N were up 4.6% yesterday, which may be attributed to better-than expected first-quarter results. Notably, the stock has returned 13.1% in the past year underperforming the industry's rally of 17.8%.
Quarter in Detail
Model N reported first-quarter results under two business lines, namely, Subscription and Professional Services. Notably, the company previously reported under two domains —SaaS & Maintenance and License & Implementation.
Subscription revenues of almost $25.2 million grew 5.7% year over year. Notably, Model N is accelerating its transition of revenue management to cloud. In fact, the company's majority of Cloud products run on Amazon Web Services ("AWS") as part of its ongoing cloud optimization initiative.
This has enabled the company to aid almost 60% of its customers to go live on one or more of its cloud products.
Model N is enabling Nevro, Gilead, Allegro Microsystems, Edwards Life Sciences, Ipsen and Shionogi, among others in their digital transition.
Professional Services revenues declined 35.1% on a year-over-year basis to $9.9 million, primarily owing to "backlog burn off".
Model N made significant efforts in its go to market strategy in order to improve growth. The company is leaving no stone unturned to enable customers' transition to cloud from an on-premise infrastructure.
Additionally, Model N's growth prospects in the life sciences & high technology are bright due to increasing redundancy of legacy systems. The company's solutions provide higher Return on Investment ("ROI") as well as plug gaps in the end-to-end revenue management process that legacy systems fail to do.
Model N, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Model N, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise | Model N, Inc. Quote
Operating Details
Non-GAAP gross profit declined 16.7% from the year ago quarter to $19.9 million. Non-GAAP margin (adjusted for deferred revenues) contracted 350 basis points (bps) from the year-ago-figure to 56.8%.
Adjusted EBITDA inched up 1.4% year over year to $2.9 million. Non-GAAP income from operations advanced 20.3% year over year to $2.5 million in the first quarter. Non-GAAP operating margin (as a percentage of revenues before deferred revenue adjustment) expanded 180 bps to 7%.
Balance Sheet & Cash Flow
Model N exited the reported quarter with cash and cash equivalent balance of $52.2 million compared with $56.7 million reported in the previous quarter. As of Dec 31, 2018, the company had total debt (including current portion) of $53.6 million compared with $53.7 million reported in the previous quarter.
Net cash used in operating activities came in at $4.3 million in fiscal year ended Dec 31, 2018 compared with approximately $9.7 million used in fiscal 2017.
The company expects fiscal second-quarter 2019 GAAP revenues to come in the range of $34.3 million to $34.7 million.
Non-GAAP loss is anticipated to be between (5 cents) and (3 cents) per share for the second quarter. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at earnings of 1 cent per share.
Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be in the range of $0.3 million to $0.7 million.
For fiscal 2019, management reiterated the guidance. Model N continues to expect GAAP revenues to be in the range of $138 million to $142 million.
Non-GAAP earnings are expected to be in the range of 5-17 cents per share. The Zacks Consensus Estimate is pegged at 12 cents.
Adjusted EBITDA is projected to be in the range of $8.5 million to $12.5 million.
Zacks Rank & Key Picks
Currently, Model N carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).
Some better-ranked stocks in the broader Computer and Technology sector are MeetMe MEET, Twitter, Inc. TWTR and Benefitfocus, Inc. BNFT each sporting a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Long-term earnings growth rate for MeetMe, Twitter and Benefitfocus is forecasted at 20%, 22.1% and 25%, respectively.
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A very unique Citroen DS up for auction
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The Citroen DS, with its front-engine and front-wheel-drive configuration is not a very unique car, when it comes to production numbers.
Between 1955 and 1975 Citroen sold 1,455,746 units of now a classic car in saloon, estate and convertible body configurations.
Despite quite big production numbers, the car is now a true classic and also a collector item.
The car was styled and engineered by Italian sculptor and industrial designer Flaminio Bertoni and the French aeronautical engineer André Lefèbvre. Paul Magès developed the very unique hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension.
the car was well ahead of its time with its aerodynamic, futuristic body design and innovative technology. Like the mentioned
hydropneumatic self-levelling suspension and first production car to come equipped with disc brakes.
Back in 1999 the DS came third in the Car of the Century poll, after the Ford Model T and Mini, beating the likes of Volkswagen Beetle and Porsche 911.
The white unit you see here on the pictures is a very special 1973 Citroen DS Super 5, very likely the finest Citroen DS in the world.
The car will be auctioned this weekend at Silverstone Auctions' Salon Privé Sale on Saturday 3rd September at Blenheim Palace.
This Citroen DS has an interesting history as it didn't even have to leave the dealership showroom to find its first owner. The CEO of the supplying dealership is the first and only registered owner of the car.
This truly stunning, right-hand drive DS is finished in period white (Blanc Meije) bodywork with original Red Targa upholstery.
The car has been restored to an exceptionally high quality standard, making it in some extent even better than a new car.
As you can see from the picture it has been quite popular on different shows, with over 200 awards. The car has collected multiple concours trophies including National Champion at both the Welsh Benson & Hedges Concours and Popular Classics Roadshow.
"Words are not adequate to convey the condition of this important piece of motoring history, it simply must be seen to be believed," explains Nick Whale, managing director of Silverstone Auctions. "This DS is the kind of car that really gets people excited, and we're delighted to be offering a car of this staggering quality and reputation in our sale. It's one of the star cars in the Salon Privé Sale and fits in perfectly as part of our most exclusive sale."
This award winning and surely a good investment 1973 Citroen DS Super 5 is expected to sell between £75,000 and £90,000.
It is not cheap, but very likely a good investment. Makes me want to play the lotto or check my luck with Bingo no deposit bonus sites.
Documentation supporting the car's history fills a number of storage boxes, full photographic restoration folders and at least 150 magazine features will accompany the car.
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Shady sources claims, 'Frisky' Steve Harvey's reported 'Horndog' ways have Marjorie asking for a break
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Has Steve Harvey's marriage to Marjorie suffered as a result of the Family Feud host dropping "a stunning 30 pounds"? According to one tabloid this week, the 64-year-old broadcast legend is driving his wife crazy with his intimate demands, and Marjorie is more than irritated by her husband acting like a "horny teenager."
Gossip Cop looks into the latest rumor. Marjorie Harvey Finds Steve 'Annoying' After She Loses Weight? According to this week's issue of the National Enquirer, alleged "horndog" Steve Harvey is feeling better than ever after losing 30 pounds in the last few months, but his wife, Marjorie, isn't delighted with her husband's new outlook on life.
According to sources, Marjorie is proud of Steve for losing weight and keeping it off, but his increased licentiousness has caused some strain. "Marjorie has been complaining that Steve is like a horny teenager who has nothing but sex on the brain," one source confides to the magazine.
"At first it was fun, but she's had enough." The tabloid says Steve has been "acting like a newlywed" following his weight loss, but that his wife of nearly 15 years has had enough. "His libido is through the roof, and poor Marjorie's asking for a break," the tattler sniffs before adding, "He's always been a frisky guy, and he wants more romance time than she can manage."
Despite his wife's apparent misgivings about his renewed libido, Steve is said to be the cock of the walk.
"After losing all that weight Steve is a changed man. He proudly declares himself a big hunk of burning love." Pro Weight Loss, Against 'Horndog' Behavior "Marjorie thinks it's great that he feels good and is keeping the weight off," the source concludes, "but his behavior is getting a little annoying. She doesn't need more lingerie from him either. Sometimes she'd just like a new appliance!" Yes, the two acceptable gifts to give your wife are lingerie or an appliance.
What century does the Enquirer live in where this kind of old-fashioned sexism is not only approved by an editor but also published? The Gossip Cop's Opinion On This Idle Rumor We won't stoop to the Enquirer's level and speculate about the Harveys' sex lives, but we will say that it's a complete myth that female sexuality fades after the age of 50.
Cultural norms and misconceptions, which the Enquirer is guilty of justifying, keep older women from experiencing the full strength of their sexuality as they age. Steve Harvey, have you lost 30 pounds? It's obvious that he's lost weight, but we're not sure where the tabloid got the "30-pound" figure.
Essence published an article in 2020 claiming that the popular TV host had lost 30 pounds, but it cited information from 2007. A Recurring Theme in the Tabloids We'd also like to point out that the Enquirer has a habit of speculating on celebrity weight gain and loss, always claiming that the difference is between 20 and 50 pounds.
In recent articles, Tom Cruise and Whoopi Goldberg were also said to have "packed on" the pounds, according to the outlet. Its sister publication, the Globe, frequently publishes celebrity weight-based stories that fall squarely into those parameters as well, as seen in these articles about Luke Bryan and Elton John, where "Lardy Luke" gained 40 pounds and "emaciated" Elton John lost 30 pounds.
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The Clapper Admission
Feb 23, 2014 | podcasts
Last week, in an interview with The Daily Beast, Director Of National Intelligence James Clapper admitted that, from the beginning, the NSA should have disclosed some details about how it has been collecting telephone records for millions of Americans for years. He insinuated that public reaction would have been a lot more positive than it has been since Edward Snowden revealed the programs being used to track us without our knowledge.
On my America Weekend show, I turned to Patrick Toomey of the ACLU's National Security Project for reaction to Clapper's comments. We also talked about Clapper lying to Congress when he testified that the NSA was not spying on Americans' phone records, and what his recent admission says about Edward Snowden as a whistleblower.
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Designed as a student project, the Whaletale unfolds into a comfortable, hygienic blanket for airport floors.
A long wait at an airport can be a drag, with temporary reprieves from interminable boredom offered by tacky stores and overpriced fast food. For parents with young kids in tow, the experience is even more taxing. With few amenities of home, they must keep their patience intact and their little ones entertained. To do so, most parents reject the restrictive seating in favor of the floor, where babies and toddlers can crawl around and play. The problem is that airport carpeting is neither sanitary nor comfortable. The dead-simple yet ingenious solution: The Whaletale mat, a detachable luggage accessory that folds out to create a hygienic space where a parent and two kids can lounge.
The concept is the brainchild of Daye Kim, a student at California College of Arts, who developed the project in response to an assignment on "transformation and transition." That brought her to SFO airport, to interview travelers about how they cope with being in a state of physical transition. "Though many of them gave me great insights, none of the struggles could beat the powerful stories of family travelers and what they have to go through in order to get to their destination," she tells the jury of the Core77 Design Awards, which recently gave her the student prize in its soft-goods category.
From firsthand observations and talking with families, Kim designed an easy-to-clean blanket that could attach to existing wheelie bags; when unfolded, it would provide a sanitary surface for both parent and child, as well as a feeling of discretion. The namesake whale-tail shape came from observing a mother sitting with her legs spread an angle to form a kind of fence to pen in her two children. "Taking the crucial insight to my design direction," Kim writes, "I made the mat into shape of a whale, allowing a parent to sit on the narrow side with legs stretched out, with kids to freely play sitting right in front on the wider part." The final size, she says, is roomy enough for the users without "being invasively big for others at the terminal." She chose waterproof ripstop nylon for the floor side and cozy neoprene for the top.
If that weren't enough, there's also a mobile app, to build a community of family travelers who can inform one another on the best locations to set up camp and, no doubt, share their airport frustrations, which even the Whaletale can't allay.


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Nawa may refer to:

 Nawa, Rajasthan, a city and Tehsil in Nagaur district in the Indian State of Rajasthan
 Nawa District, a district in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
 Nawa, Afghanistan, a town in the central part of Nawa District, in Ghazni Province, Afghanistan
 Nawa Region, a region in Bas-Sassandra District of Ivory Coast
 Nawa, Tottori, a town in Saihaku District, Tottori, Japan
 Nawa, Syria, a city in Daraa Governorate, Syria
 Nawa, Salamiyah, a village in the Hama Governorate, Syria
 Na'wah (Upper Yafa),  a sheikhdom and dependency of Upper Yafa
 Nawa-I-Barakzayi, a village in Nawa District of Helmand Province, Afghanistan
 Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, a district in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
 NAWA, abbreviation of Northern Africa and Western Asia
 National Association of Women Artists, a US artist organisation

See also
 Amphoe Na Wa, a district in Nakhon Phanom Province, Thailand
 Maqam Nawah, a mode in the Arabic Maqam system
 Nahua (disambiguation)


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Pariplay Agrees Deal with White Hat Gaming
Pariplay Ltd is excited to announce that it has closed a deal with White Hat Gaming, a leading provider of iGaming solutions whose platform supports numerous operators. This new distribution deal means that Pariplay's content will be available on its partner's platform. The content that will be available includes titles from Wizard Games and aggregated content from many vendors. This is a significant opportunity for the brand as it expands its reach and strengthens its position in the iGaming industry. Its team looks forward to working with White Hat and its network of operators to provide an even better gaming experience for players around the world.
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Andrew Maclean, VP Sales at Pariplay, said: "White Hat Gaming has a similar business style to Pariplay. It is agile, fast-moving, and expanding at a rapid rate in similar markets to us, with a strong core business in Europe and with similarly strong ambitions across regulated North America. To sign such a major deal at ICE London was a great moment for both parties and we look forward to working closely with such a major content provider."
Michael Waterfield, VP Commercial at White Hat Gaming, said: "Pariplay's wide-ranging content, in addition to its engagement tools, has proven to be very popular across numerous markets and it's a boost to be able to enhance our platform by offering it to our operator partners."
About Pariplay
Pariplay is an online casino provider that produces slot machines for both online casinos and land-based casinos and, like other gaming providers, they want to stand out in today's competitive online gambling market. The company is also licensed by the Gibraltar Authority and the United Kingdom Gambling Commission. This firm is based in Gibraltar and has over 200 employees who have created unique slot machines like Goldorado, Parrot's Gold, Rumble Rhino, Dragons of the North, and more. Additionally, this brand also offers other popular casino games such as roulette, scratch cards, and keno. In total, the company has developed over 65 games and its content is available at renowned casinos such as 888Casino and Bet It All Casino. This brand won the EGR Mobile Game Software of the Year award in 2018.
Source: "Pariplay signs partnership deal with White Hat Gaming". Pariplayltd. May 25, 2022.
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Gambling News Swintt and Bragg Gaming Group Join Forces to Bring Dutch Players More Casino Games
Ivan Stefanovic 27 January 2023
Great news for Dutch players of online casinos – the partnership between game developer Swintt and the Bragg Gaming Group is bringing more than 150 titles from its Premium and Select ranges to Bragg-powered online casinos. This means that players in the Netherlands will be able to enjoy classic-style games, as well as some of the latest video slots. Read on to find out more about what this collaboration has to offer!
Gambling News Play'n GO Expands into US Gaming Market with West Virginia License
Ivan Stefanovic 23 December 2022
Over the past year, the gaming industry has faced unprecedented changes and new challenges. To stay ahead of the competition, gaming entertainment supplier Play'n GO is taking strategic steps to expand its presence in the US gaming market. This week, the developer announced that it has acquired a license from the state of West Virginia to supply its portfolio of games. This is the third US license obtained by the Swedish company this year, following New Jersey and Michigan. Let's take a closer look at what this means for the supplier and its customers.
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December 30, 2021 Journal article Open Access
The Influence of Religion and Age On Cognitive Behaviours of Out-Of-School-Adolescents in Southwest, Nigeria
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Yes, They DO Want to Take Your Guns Away. They Do.
Every time the issue of gun control comes up and America goes to war with itself over the preservation of the Second Amendment, I get a slew of leftists and uneducated statists popping up in my mentions and comments sections telling me that no one is trying to take our guns.
But they absolutely are. In their braver moments, when they think all the momentum is with them, they straight up admit it.
"Nodoby wants to take your guns away."
Right now there's a bunch of people marching in D.C. with all sorts of signs calling for the banning of certain guns, or a restriction of our rights. Flip on the news. They're covering it like it's our first alien contact.
What they don't understand is that fully automatic guns have been highly regulated by the government by the National Firearms Act, which has been in effect since 1934, and was updated in 1968 and 1986. This prohibits anyone from owning a fully automatic firearm manufactured after May 1986, unless fully approved by state/federal government to do so. Even creating them requires special licensing by the government.
What the statist really means is that he wants to ban semi-automatic rifles.
Semi-automatic rifles are wildly popular among Americans, with the AR-15 (the AR means ArmaLite-Rifle for Pete's sake, not "Assault Rifle") being a top seller. Seeing as how we're not required to register our firearms, there's no telling how many people own these kinds of rifles.
During the time of the Obama administration, AR-15's sold like wildfire. Every time then-President Obama even glanced in a gun's direction, people went to their local FFL dealer and began hoarding. This earned Obama the honorary title of best gun salesman in America.
So Americans are up to their ears in AR-15's. We love these guns.
And right now, the left is ardently talking about banning them. I'm a semi-auto rifle owner myself. Banning these guns is advocating their removal from my possession.
In short, taking my gun.
If you want to argue for the complete ban of my weapon, then fine. State your case, and I'll state mine. I'm likely going to win this argument because I have all the stats and facts that point to gun ownership being an overall boon to the country. You may be wrong, myopic, and easily driven by emotion, but at least I can respect your honesty about your intentions for my unalienable rights.
But don't lie to my face about not wanting to strip me of my weapons or rights as you wave around signs denouncing them, and tell me my guns are safe as you try to nab them from me.
They're literally saying it out loud.


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Home » Budget Industry » USS Connecticut CO, XO, COB Relieved Over Collision in South China Sea 'Due to Loss of Confidence'
USS Connecticut CO, XO, COB Relieved Over Collision in South China Sea 'Due to Loss of Confidence'
November 4, 2021 3:34 PM • Updated: November 4, 2021 5:52 PM
Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, from Anaheim, Calif., speaks during a change of command ceremony for the Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) held at the U.S. Naval Undersea Museum, Keyport, Washington. US Navy Photo
The commander, executive officer and senior enlisted sailor for attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN-22) have been fired following the results of an investigation into the Oct. 2 underwater collision in the South China Sea, the Navy announced on Thursday.
Connecticut commanding officer Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani, executive officer Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Cashin and Chief of the Boat Cory Rodgers were removed from their positions at the direction of U.S. 7th Fleet commander Vice Adm. Karl Thomas.
The reliefs are "due to loss of confidence. Thomas determined sound judgement, prudent decision-making, and adherence to required procedures in navigation planning, watch team execution and risk management could have prevented the incident," reads a statement from the Navy.
"Capt. John Witte will assume duties as interim Commanding Officer. Cmdr. Joe Sammur will assume duties as interim Executive Officer. Command Master Chief Paul Walters will assume duties as interim Chief of the Boat."
The reliefs follow the completion of the investigation into the Oct. 2 collision in which the nuclear attack submarine collided with an uncharted underwater seamount in the South China Sea.
"The investigation determined USS Connecticut grounded on an uncharted seamount while operating in international waters in the Indo-Pacific region," 7th Fleet spokesperson Cmdr. Hayley Sims told USNI News in a Monday afternoon statement.
The submarine is now in Guam undergoing repairs overseen by Naval Sea Systems Command, personnel from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS-39).
On Thursday, the Navy announced Connecticut would return to Bremerton, Wash., for repairs.
The Navy has not released damage information for Connecticut but sources have confirmed to USNI News that the forward section of the submarine was struck, damaging the ballast tanks. The damage to the tanks forced the submarine to transit for a week on the surface to Guam.
Earlier this week, the Chinese foreign ministry renewed calls for the U.S. to disclose additional details about the incident.
The U.S. "has yet to give clear answers to questions like the intention of the operation, the exact location of the incident, whether it lies in the exclusive economic zone or territorial sea of any country, and whether the collision led to a nuclear leak or polluted the marine environment, all causing great concern and doubt," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday.
"We once again urge the U.S. to give a detailed description of the incident and fully address regional countries' concern and doubt."
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby told USNI News on Thursday that the Defense Department has not provided Beijing any additional information on the collision.
The following is the complete statement from the Navy.
Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, relieved Cmdr. Cameron Aljilani as commanding officer, Lt. Cmdr. Patrick Cashin as Executive Officer, and Master Chief Sonar Technician Cory Rodgers as Chief of the Boat, of Seawolf-class fast-attack submarine USS Connecticut (SSN 22), on Nov. 04, 2021, due to loss of confidence. Thomas determined sound judgement, prudent decision-making and adherence to required procedures in navigation planning, watch team execution and risk management could have prevented the incident.
USS Connecticut remains in Guam while undergoing damage assessment and will return to Bremerton, Washington for repairs.
Article Keywords: US 7th Fleet, USS Connecticut (SSN-22)
Categories: Budget Industry, News & Analysis, Submarine Forces, U.S. Navy
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Publication - Statistics
Public Sector Employment in Scotland: statistics for fourth quarter 2017
Chief Economist Directorate
Public sector, Work and skills
Employment snapshot statistics based on administrative records and surveys of individual public sector bodies as at December 2017.
1. Total Employment and Public and Private Sector Employment in Scotland; Headcount (see Table 1)
2. Public Sector Employment by Devolved and Reserved Responsibility; Headcount (see Tables 3, 4 and 5)
3. Devolved Public Sector Employment in Scotland; Headcount (see Table 4)
4. Reserved Public Sector Employment in Scotland; Headcount (see Table 5)
5. Civil Service Employment in Scotland; Headcount (see Tables 6 and 7)
Table 1: Number of people employed by public and private sector; Scotland, Headcount
Table 2: Public sector employment by National Accounts Sector Classification; Scotland, Headcount
Table 3: Public sector employment by devolved and reserved sector; Scotland, Headcount and Full-time equivalent
Table 4: Total devolved public sector employment by sector; Scotland, Headcount
Table 5: Total reserved public sector employment by sector; Scotland, Headcount
Table 6: Devolved civil service employment; Scotland, Headcount
Table 7: Reserved civil service employment; Scotland, Headcount
Table 8: Total devolved public sector employment by sector; Scotland, Full-time equivalent
Table 9: Total reserved public sector employment by sector; Scotland, Full-time equivalent
Table 10: Devolved civil service employment; Scotland, Full-time equivalent
Table 11: Reserved civil service employment; Scotland, Full-time equivalent
A National Statistics publication for Scotland
This section provides a summary of the civil service in Scotland.
The devolved civil service is made up of:
Scottish Government Core Departments
Scottish Government Agencies
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Non-Ministerial Departments
The reserved civil service is made up of:
UK Government Departments
In Q4 2017, there were 42,500 people employed as civil servants in Scotland. This is made up of 17,300 (40.6%) people working in the devolved civil service and 25,200 (59.4%) working in UK government departments. The total number of civil servants has increased by 280 (+0.7%) over the year from 42,200 in Q4 2016 to 42,500 in Q4 2017.
Devolved Civil Service
The devolved civil service has increased by 430 (+2.5%) since Q4 2016.
Chart 6 shows a breakdown of the devolved civil service in Scotland as of Q4 2017 [5] .
Chart 6: Breakdown of Devolved Civil Service Employment, Scotland, Headcount, Q4 2017
Source: Public Sector Employment in Scotland, Quarter 4 2017
Note: Totals may not equal the sum of individual parts due to rounding.
Scottish Government Core
In Q4 2017, there were 5,800 people employed in Scottish Government ( SG) core directorates, representing 33.5% of the devolved civil service in Scotland. Over the year to Q4 2017, employment in SG core directorates increased by 400 (+7.5%).
Scottish Government Agencies [6]
There were 6,100 people employed in Scottish Government agencies in Q4 2017. Employment in SG agencies has decreased by 110 (-1.8%) over the year.
Non Ministerial Departments
Non Ministerial Departments ( NMD) include National Records of Scotland, Registers of Scotland, Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Scottish Housing Regulator (from April 2012), Revenue Scotland (from January 2015) and Food Standards Scotland (from April 2015). In Q4 2017, there were 3,600 people employed in these NMDs. This increased by 170 (+4.9%) over the year.
Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal
In Q4 2017, there were 1,700 people employed in the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal. Over the year to Q4 2017, employment in the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal decreased by 30 (-1.8%).
Reserved Civil Service
Employment in the reserved civil service has decreased by 150 (-0.6%), from 25,400 in Q4 2016 to 25,200 in Q4 2017.
Chart 7 identifies the breakdown of headcount employment in UK government departments as at Q4 2017.
Chart 7: Breakdown of Headcount Employment in the UK Government Departments as of Q4 2017
Department for Work and Pensions
In Q4 2017, there were 9,400 people employed in the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP). Over the year from Q4 2016, employment in DWP has decreased by 170 (-1.8%).
HM Revenue and Customs
There were 8,800 people employed in HM Revenue and Customs in Q4 2017, a decrease of 200 (-2.2%) since Q4 2016.
There were 4,100 people employed in the Ministry of Defence in Q4 2017. This has increased by 60 (+1.5%) since Q4 2016.
Other Civil Service [7]
The number of people employed in Other Reserved Civil Service in Q4 2017 was 2,100. This has increased by 40 (+1.7%) since Q4 2016.
Department for International Development
The number of people employed in the Department for International Development in Q4 2017 was 800, an increase of 120 (+17.7%) over the year.
In Q4 2017, there were 80 people employed in the Scotland Office, an increase of less than 10 (+1.4%) over the year.
Mhairi Wallace