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Understanding Ascension: The road less traveled
Situated along the mid-Atlantic ridge, the Ascension Islands is a place oozing with mystic charm and celestial voodoo. This far flung outcrop of volcanic rock has captivated the hearts and minds of intrepid explorers alike, all with the intention of unraveling some of the Atlantic's biggest secrets. Now Dr. Luiz Rocha and a team of scientific divers have seized a fleeting opportunity to study and understand the biology, evolution and history of the underwater inhabitants that call this rocky outcrop their home.
Malachite green water seeping through obsidian colored rock make for an incredibly sensual treat for the eyes. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha.
The Ascension Islands sits picturesquely between the West African coast and Brazil, just north of the equator. Its geographical isolation is second to none in the region, with the closest island mass being situated about 750 miles southeast. That island is St. Helena, sister to Ascension. This isolation and detachment from the rest of the Atlantic islands presents us with one of the best cases of allopatric speciation in modern day reef fish.
The holy grail Centropyge resplendens in situ, 18m at Ascension Islands. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha.
Being so far flung, it comes as a surprise that more than a hundred species call this rock their home. Of which, eleven are endemic and found nowhere else on earth. In examining the endemic fauna, parallels can be drawn in species that were once ancestral to the east and the west of this island. With infiltration into a region such as this, the inevitable genetic isolation and ecological specialisation kicks in, setting the stage for evolution and speciation.
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An Ascension Island icon, Prognathodes dichrous is unmistakable as it cruises amongst ledges and cracks in the reef. Although found at 7-15m, this species was reported to be more abundant at 10m. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha.
But in the grand scheme of reef fish distribution and evolution, a few red flags are present that need addressing. How did they get here? How long have they been here? And more importantly, where did they come from and how are they interacting with this environment in unison?
These are some of the questions Dr. Luiz Rocha and his team set out to answer. In the last couple of days, social media has had the ironically cruel taste of a slow, strip tease featuring some of the endemic gems photographed in Ascension. For those dying to know more about this expedition and the miasmic haze of mystery that surrounds this island, fret not. Dr. Luiz Rocha will be speaking on this expedition in all its baroque detail at the upcoming MACNA 2015 in Washington D.C.
Another poster child for the Ascension and St. Helena island group. Chaetodon sanctaehelenae is the most abundant species of butterflyfish on the island. Found everywhere at 10m. Photo credit: Luiz Rocha.
Take this as an open invitation. The stage has been set, with stories awaiting to be told. All we ask from you is to enjoy, have some popcorn, and relish the recount at this year's biggest conference to date. Until then, these photos below should serve as a light snack to bridge the wait. How many endemics can you identify and name?
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Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America: An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses
Alexander Egbe, Santosh Uppu, Annemarie Stroustrup, Simon Lee, Deborah Ho, Shubhika Srivastava
Current estimates of the incidence of congenital heart disease (CHD) are derived from small clinical studies and metaanalyses. For the true incidence of CHD in the United States of America to be estimated, a single large representative population must be analyzed. All the data in this study were derived from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample database. The study determined the overall and lesion-specific incidences of CHD diagnoses among all birth hospitalizations in 2008, stratified by race, gender, socioeconomic status, and hospital geographic location. The study identified 13,093 CHD diagnoses among 1,204,887 birth hospitalizations, yielding an incidence of 10.8 per 1,000, with a predominance of mild lesions and septal defects. Atrial septal defect (ASD) and pulmonic stenosis were more common among females, whereas aortic stenosis, coarctation of the aorta, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and d-transposition of great arteries were more common among males. No racial difference was observed in the overall CHD incidence. However, isolated patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and ventricular septal defects (VSDs) were more common among Caucasians, whereas ASDs were more common among Hispanics. The incidences of CHD diagnoses were similar for all socioeconomic classes except the lowest socioeconomic class, which had a significantly lower CHD incidence. There was no geographic or seasonal variation in CHD incidence. This study demonstrated the incidence of echocardiographically confirmed CHD diagnosis to be 10.8 per 1,000 live births, marked by a high proportion of mild cardiac lesions and isolated PDAs. The high incidence of isolated PDAs in this study may be explained by the inclusion of only CHD diagnoses during birth hospitalization.
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Heart Diseases Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
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Egbe, A., Uppu, S., Stroustrup, A., Lee, S., Ho, D., & Srivastava, S. (2014). Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America: An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses. Pediatric Cardiology, 35(6), 975-982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-014-0884-8
Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America : An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses. / Egbe, Alexander; Uppu, Santosh; Stroustrup, Annemarie et al.
In: Pediatric Cardiology, Vol. 35, No. 6, 08.2014, p. 975-982.
Egbe, A, Uppu, S, Stroustrup, A, Lee, S, Ho, D & Srivastava, S 2014, 'Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America: An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses', Pediatric Cardiology, vol. 35, no. 6, pp. 975-982. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-014-0884-8
Egbe A, Uppu S, Stroustrup A, Lee S, Ho D, Srivastava S. Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America: An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses. Pediatric Cardiology. 2014 Aug;35(6):975-982. doi: 10.1007/s00246-014-0884-8
Egbe, Alexander ; Uppu, Santosh ; Stroustrup, Annemarie et al. / Incidences and sociodemographics of specific congenital heart diseases in the United States of America : An evaluation of hospital discharge diagnoses. In: Pediatric Cardiology. 2014 ; Vol. 35, No. 6. pp. 975-982.
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Denver restaurateurs Paul Sullivan and Emily Brown are keen to treat families to Wheat Ridge for a night of cooking.
The couple plan to open a third location of their family-friendly Esters Neighborhood Pub in Gold's Marketplace, a newly renovated 59,000-square-foot mall on 26th Avenue and Kipling Street, in the spring of 2022.
"When we first saw Gold's Marketplace, we fell in love with the neighborhood. There are a lot of young families with schools, "Sullivan said. "It had everything we're looking for and that's the niche we're looking for."
"We loved the building itself, too," he added. "It's been in the neighborhood for 60 years and we liked the fact that the landlords aren't tearing it down, but leaving it that way and making it beautiful again. Our two other restaurants are located in renovated buildings. "
Denver-based real estate firms Quannah Partners and Outpost Investments bought the 63-year-old mall, previously known as Paramount Heights, for $ 4.5 million, according to real estate records, in February 2020.
The companies renamed the center Gold's Marketplace, after the former Gold's Corner Grocery that operated there for almost 30 years. They reconstructed the building's facade and added a new parking lot, sidewalks, and outdoor seating. The renovation work will be completed this month.
Sullivan and Brown signed a lease this month for 4,700 square feet at 10151 W. 26th Avenue. Davies' Chuck Wagon Diner currently operates there but plans to move out in late July.
Esters will join current tenants Cosmo's Dog Biscuit Bakery, Guest House Home Staging Company, Gratitude Hair Studio and Little Brazil. Queen City Collective Coffee also announced that it will be opening its third location on Gold's Marketplace.
JLL realtors Sam Zaitz, Jeff Feldman and Lorenzo Harris are marketing the property. Zaitz said that there are still some places left in the center, including a former bowling alley with 12 lanes.
Sullivan and Brown hired Roth Sheppard Architects of Denver and Williams Construction of Englewood to design and build the space, who both worked at the other Esters locations. They want to start construction in October.
The Esters Neighborhood Pub, which opened its first place in Virginia Village in 2015 and second in Park Hill in 2018, offers a selection of pizza, salad and sandwich options, plus kid's specials and more than 20 rotating craft beer taps, one of which most of them are from Colorado.
Before Sullivan founded Esters, Sullivan spent 14 years in the beer industry and Brown was a commercial interior designer. They lived in the Virginia Village neighborhood and were struggling to find an easy place to take their children to dinner.
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A severe weather warning has been extended as parts of the UK continue to be chilled to the bone tonight.
The Met Office warns of the possibility of snow until midnight tonight across a vast area of the UK.
A release from the forecaster says: "Outbreaks of rain, sleet, and snow may still cause tricky driving conditions.
"Some roads and railways likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
"Increased likelihood of traffic collisions due to tricky driving conditions."
It adds: "The area of wet weather currently across this region, with snow falling across higher routes (above 300 m), and potential for heavier bursts to bring temporary lying snow down to around 100 m above sea level.
"Accumulations are not expected to amount to more than a a few centimetres, and will often be transient.
"This wet weather will gradually move away late this evening and during the early hours of Saturday."
The warning has been extended for the rest of the evening in view of snow continuing to fall in some places.
Regions and local authorities affected
Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland.
Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterbrough, Suffolk.
Cheshire East, Greater Manchester.
Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire.
North East Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire.
A Met Office yellow severe weather warning for snow runs until midnight tonight.
It covers the East Midlands – including Derby, Derbyshire, Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland.
The east of England – including Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Peterborough, Suffolk.
North west West England – including Cheshire East, Greater Manchester.
The West Midlands – including Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Warwickshire.
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And it also covers Yorkshire and Humber – including North East Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire.
A mixture of rain, sleet, and snow will remain slow will be moving over the next few hours, causing tricky driving conditions.
Some roads and railways are likely to be affected with longer journey times by road, bus and train services.
And there is an increased likelihood of traffic collisions due to tricky driving conditions.
A Met Office yellow severe weather warning for snow runs from 9pm tonight until 10am tomorrow.
It covers the East Midlands – including Leicester, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Rutland.
The east of England – including Bedford, Cambridgeshire, Central Bedfordshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea, Suffolk, Thurrock.
London and south East England – including Bracknell Forest, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Greater London, Hampshire, Kent, Medway, Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire, Reading, Slough, Surrey, West Berkshire, West Sussex, Windsor and Maidenhead, Wokingham.
The West Midlands – including Warwickshire.
And it also covers Yorkshire and Humber – including North East Lincolnshire.
Icy patches are expected to form overnight.
The Met Office warns of some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces and there will probably be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths.
Cloud is expected to clear this evening and overnight allowing temperatures to fall close to freezing which may lead to icy patches on untreated surfaces.
A few showers are also expected across Kent and the far east of Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk which may lead to more widespread ice in these areas.
A Met Office yellow severe weather warning for rain runs from 6am today to 6am tomorrow.
It covers Central, Tayside and Fife – including Angus, Clackmannanshire, Dundee, Falkirk, Fife, Perth and Kinross.
Grampian – including Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray.
Highlands and Eilean Siar – including Highland.
SW Scotland, Lothian Borders – including East Lothian, Edinburgh, Midlothian Council, Scottish Borders, West Lothian.
It warns of persistent rain, heavy at times, which may lead to some travel disruption.
Flooding of a few homes and businesses is likely.
Bus and train services will probably be affected with journey times taking longer.
Spray and flooding on roads will probably make journey times longer.
And some interruption to power supplies and other services is likely.
The initial warning was updated and extended until 6am Saturday with the area extended further westwards.
It warns of further persistent rain, heavy at times, developing on Friday afternoon, continuing on Friday night.
Further rainfall accumulations of 20 to 40mm are expected quite widely and over some hills and mountains 60mm may fall.
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She lost work to the pandemic. Now she helps thousands of jobless Texans maneuver through the state's unemployment system.
1 month 2 weeks 1 day ago Friday, December 04 2020 Dec 4, 2020 December 04, 2020 7:56 AM December 04, 2020 in News
By: By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune and Sally Beauvais, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica
Shuttered businesses in Austin during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in March. (Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune)
By Mitchell Ferman, The Texas Tribune and Sally Beauvais, The Texas Tribune and ProPublica
On a typical day, Alia Kirschner spends eight to 10 hours hunched over her phone, scrolling through the feed of a Facebook group from her home in Corpus Christi.
Sometimes, her boyfriend gets irritated with her. He'll say things like, "Can you get off your phone, Alia?" But she's too focused.
Her attention is on Texas Unemployment Updates, a private online forum with more than 24,000 members seeking information about navigating the state's byzantine unemployment aid system in the age of the COVID-19 recession. Kirschner reviews dozens of new posts and member requests every day, offering guidance and tips to thousands of people struggling through a public health crisis and a weak economy.
"I'm getting desperate!" one August post reads. "I have bills coming soon and no money. It's been 7 weeks without any change. I've called, requested a call back sent email etc and no luck. Can anyone help!!??"
At 35 years old, Kirschner had no experience with the Texas Workforce Commission until her work as a personal shopper slowed down in April due to the coronavirus pandemic. Her son's school, like many others in Texas, also ended in-person instruction, meaning someone needed to stay home with him. Both situations forced Kirschner to apply for unemployment relief.
"I think there's definitely a lot of shame involved because there's this whole idea of: 'They're just lazy, they just want the free money,'" Kirschner said. "I'll admit, prior to being on unemployment, I was like that. But here I am on unemployment."
Texas' statewide shutdown of businesses this spring pushed record numbers of Texans out of work. Hundreds of thousands of people who were suddenly jobless turned to the Workforce Commission for unemployment assistance, but the outdated and understaffed unemployment insurance office left countless Texans confused and frustrated.
Having never filed for unemployment before, Kirschner wanted to make sure she understood the system, so she combed through the Department of Labor's and the Workforce Commission's websites. She even read the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Congress passed in the spring that would provide additional unemployment relief as the country faced the beginning of an economic recession.
Kirschner and her friends also scoured social media for help. They came across Texas Unemployment Updates, a Facebook group created during the pandemic with no ties to the Workforce Commission. The page included roughly 10,000 members when Kirschner first discovered it, she said. It has been a hub for people venting about financial distress and looking for emotional support.
In one October post to the group, decorated with heart emojis, a user said: "My appeal hearing is tomorrow morning and I was wondering if you guys could pray, manifest, just send positive vibes!! Getting approved would mean I get to help my gran with her house that is slowly falling apart."
The group has also been a place where people swap job leads and ask questions about unemployment programs. The difficulties many Texans faced reaching the Workforce Commission throughout the pandemic left an opening for Texas Unemployment Updates to develop into a reliable resource for people to figure out how to navigate joblessness during the pandemic.
"There shouldn't be Facebook groups for this," Kirschner said.
The Workforce Commision, meanwhile, is mostly worried that such online groups could spur "the spread of incorrect or false information, or scams."
"We encourage all Texans to verify any information through a legitimate TWC source," an agency spokesman said in a statement.
Kirschner quickly became active in the group, sharing what information she'd collected from filing for unemployment herself and studying up on legislation, rules and Workforce Commission guidance. Eventually, she was asked to help moderate the page's posts and gladly accepted, checking messages first thing most mornings after waking up her 9-year-old.
Now, she posts regular FAQs and prewrites emails for people who need to get in touch with the Workforce Commission about a specific problem, leaving blanks for them to fill in their personal information. If she's ever stumped by a question in a post, Kirschner said she has leaned on a friend who worked in unemployment law.
"I might not always be right, but I'm going to try my best to give accurate information," Kirschner said in an interview. "If you give someone the wrong information, it could literally mean whether they get approved or denied [for unemployment aid]. I don't ever want to be responsible for somebody losing money."
The unemployment system was tricky to navigate before COVID-19, but additional programs created by the CARES Act during the pandemic to financially support individuals came with confusing guidance and a host of acronyms and terms people had to learn to figure out what options were available to them.
In September, one user asked about pandemic unemployment assistance, a federal program created to help people professionally impacted by the coronavirus. The program is set to expire this month, and the group member was looking for information about potential extensions.
"Am I stuck just waiting for congress?" they wrote.
Kirschner replied that it was indeed set to expire and mentioned other programs the person could qualify for.
The federal relief from earlier this year had a shelf life that was intended to help prop people up through the summer, when congressional leaders expected the coronavirus to fade away. Renewing programs or creating new ones became a political football ahead of last month's election, and Congress is still battling over how to provide more aid.
Now, the virus is worse than ever and the strong economic rebound Texas leaders hoped for has not happened. More than 3.8 million Texans have applied for unemployment aid since March, including more than 45,000 Texans in the last two weeks of November.
And the number of jobless Texans is likely higher than the numbers show, as the Workforce Commission has been unable to handle the constant demand of Texans seeking unemployment relief this year. The agency is still struggling to keep up — and Kirschner, who has taken over as the lone consistent voice of authority in the Facebook group for months, makes sure to post about the latest developments.
Jaymie Daniel keeps her notifications for Texas Unemployment Updates posts turned on to stay alerted for updates. A single mother of two, Daniel was laid off from her job as a maid cleaning homes in March.
"I had questions about a lot of things because it was hard to get a hold of unemployment," said Daniel, who lives in Harker Heights near Killeen.
She found several Facebook forums, but after joining this one in June she quickly realized it was the most reliable page.
"I hopped in the group and started asking questions and it was great, people have been helpful," Daniel said in an interview.
Recently, Daniel found a job as a shift manager at a car wash, but she still monitors Texas Unemployment Updates, and she has posted about job leads for other group members.
Maya Francis, 26, never thought she'd be collecting unemployment checks. Working at a high-end retailer in Houston, Francis lost her job at the beginning of the pandemic and heard about the Facebook group from a friend. Francis has posted questions about her delayed unemployment payments and commented on other people's posts, including in September when another group member asked the page: "Anyone else just don't know what to do right now? Financial uncertainty is scary."
"Honey rent is due on the 1st and I'm confused how I'll make a $1100 payment with $622 dollars!!" Francis commented.
Maya Francis, who was on unemployment assistance for much of the pandemic, stands outside her current place of employment in Sugar Land on Wednesday. Credit: Briana Vargas for The Texas Tribune
Francis' was one of more than 300 replies to the post, a large network of peers she did not expect to find during a difficult year.
"It's like a little community on there," Francis said in an interview.
While keeping tabs on such a large group is nearly impossible for just one person, Kirschner has tried to maintain a safe space for people to feel comfortable. Members have shared intimate stories ranging from being evicted to entering homelessness. In one post, a member thanked Kirschner and the group for keeping someone close to them from killing themself after running into so many bureaucratic problems getting financial help.
"You answered questions and were always so professional," they said.
"Oh goodness I hope they're okay," Kirschner replied. "I know it's very dark times for some people but I hope they are seeing the light! Hugs to you and your friend!"
Disclosure: Facebook has been a financial supporter of The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan news organization that is funded in part by donations from members, foundations and corporate sponsors. Financial supporters play no role in the Tribune's journalism. Find a complete list of them here.
This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune at https://www.texastribune.org/2020/12/04/texas-unemployment-help-facebook-group/.
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It's likely that good that you employ a simple goal at heart when searching for your annuity: to help make the right choice at the right price and be confident you've done the right thing.
Sounds easy, but also for many consumers it isn't.
To obtain arranged for the annuity buying process, I've busted it into 17 key tips. By maintaining each one of these, you'll be well on the way to making the best and successful annuity decision.
Your "Before" Strategy — This is actually the "starting out" stage and includes ways to help make sure your annuity shopping is off to an excellent start.
Suggestion #1 — Invest some time.
An annuity purchase is a huge decision. Make sure to have reasonable to buy, and then avoid whatever feels as though pressure to hurry. Planning your retirement calls for persistence and a carefully carried out strategy. The proper advisor will recognize that it might take months to go from your first contact to being prepared to sign a credit card applicatoin.
Idea #2 — Check around.
The first annuity the thing is that will not be the annuity you get. Ask your consultant to make clear how to compare the many options (be certain to compare "apples to apples") and then invest some time to investigate industry.
Your advisor might be able to help you go through the "top contenders" and breakdown the distinctions to help you hone in your buying decision.
Hint #3 — Check with your Partner and/or Beneficiaries.
That is a substantial decision, and it's really usually smart to include members of the family in the discussion. Some people discover that retirement and property planning details are unpleasant to discuss, however your family may be relieved to comprehend just what you're thinking about buying and exactly how it'll work. Also, they could have insights and ideas that you might not exactly have considered.
Suggestion #4 — Utilize a professional.
Don't go it together. Talk with a fee-based financial planner who are able to help you select whether an annuity fulfills your requirements much better than alternative investments.
Nowadays, insurance firms and their agencies are obliged for legal reasons to recommend only products that are "suitable" because of their customers, and this determination should always be produced on a person, case-by-case basis.
When ending up in your planner, be certain you feel known and that you haven't any hesitation about requesting questions. And if she or he says an annuity is the "only strategy to use," get another judgment.
Suggestion #5 — Don't put everything into an annuity.
An annuity can be befitting some of your cost savings – however, not everything. You intend to make sure to possess "emergency money" readily available that you can gain access to anytime.
What other expenses must i plan for?
Consider every other expenditures that you can assume that could require supplemental income. These could add a dream holiday, for example, or aiding a member of family purchase education.
Idea #6 — Diversify your buys.
Hopefully you can look to highly regarded insurance firms for your annuity purchase – and 99% of the have performed impeccably over time through a myriad of financial pros and cons.
Nevertheless, your investment is not FDIC covered and can be susceptible in the improbable event that the insurance provider goes bankrupt. Because of this, it pays to pass on your investment across several different companies and lessen your subjection in the improbable event one company should are unsuccessful.
Idea #7 — Don't consider everything in the mass media.
All freelance writers have a spot of view, which is obviously true of financial freelance writers. Although some may have an objective of helping the buyer, many other reports you face will be sponsored by a person who is seeking to sell a certain kind of investment or perhaps a specific company.
Sad as it is to state, some could even have an objective of scaring buyers into or from particular products. Take any ideas and concerns you might have to your consultant.
Hint #8 — Which kind of annuity is right for me personally?
There are a variety of different kinds of annuities, and each is made for an extremely specific purpose. Make sure to know how they compare, and understand the reason why for choosing yours.
The many types include One Superior Immediate Annuities (SPIA), Deferred Multiyear Annuities, Deferred Income (Durability) Annuities and Fixed Index Annuities.
Idea #9 — How will the superior work?
Could it be an individual or a versatile premium? Which is most beneficial for me personally? Typically, annuities are solitary premium buys. However, you can purchase some these annuities as time passes which would replicate adaptable premium purchases.
Suggestion #10 — What's the initial interest and exactly how long could it be guaranteed?
Interest levels are organized very differently over the numerous kinds of annuities. Make sure to are obvious on what you are buying and about all the several ways it can transform over the life of the deal.
Suggestion #11 — Will my beneficiaries get a benefit in case of my death?
That is a crucial question. Whenever choosing to give beneficiaries, some build this into an annuity, others choose an annuity that will not include a loss of life profit but uses other styles of investment funds to give beneficiaries.
How many other tips have you got?
Idea #12 — What exactly are the withdrawal guidelines and surrender fees?
To put it simply, understand what may happen if you opt to escape your annuity. Immediate annuities and deferred income annuities are usually irrevocable purchases and provide not a lot of liquidity besides your regular monthly premiums. Deferred and set indexed annuities frequently allow a penalty-free total be withdrawn every year before they mature.
Idea #13 — How will the eye revenue from the annuity be taxed?
Obviously, your accountant is the foremost person to require tax advice also to help you realize this little bit of annuity-buying strategy. Your consultant can construct the variations between your various annuities to truly get you started.
Idea #14 — How will be the companies I am considering ranked?
You should purchase from a corporation with high financial evaluations. This can help make sure that your money is safe and this your investment will continue steadily to give you.
Suggestion #15 — Your annuity insurance plan offers a restricted time money-back guarantee.
When you have "buyer's remorse" for just about any reason, you have 10 to thirty days (with regards to the contract as well as your state of home) to improve your mind. That is called a "free look" period which is supported by state legislation. Most annuities give you a full refund during this time period.
Idea #16 — Understand your agreement.
Before you hint a delivery receipt, be certain you read and understand absolutely everything about your annuity. If there are portions that aren't clear for you, ask your consultant to make clear them or have someone else you trust help you review them. Make sure that the contract demonstrates your anticipations about the annuity you are buying.
Suggestion #17 — Review your annuity on a yearly basis.
Often, you can exchange your deferred multi-year and resolved index annuities if you aren't pleased with their performance or if circumstances in your daily life change. You can not do that with an instantaneous or deferred income annuity.
While there could be fees or taxes repercussions associated with this, periodically making a move could possibly be the most suitable choice. After your purchase, tag your calendar to get hold of your consultant for a annual review.
Many folks have found that using an annuity offers a better financial future. But, much like any major purchase, you will need to thoroughly know very well what you're going to buy.


But she can't see it clearly through the veil of sin.
What's that?!? A light is piercing right through.
She's enveloped by Mercy, Forgiveness and Grace.
"Where have you been?", to her Lord she cried out.
"My daughter," He said, "I've always been here.
"Oh Jesus, forgive me, for running away!
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This is awesome! IMiss you brent, brother! I'm gonna try and callyou again on my birthday, this one is 20! Seeyou later bro!


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Cathy Owens was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2015; and in October of that same year, her husband, Jim, was diagnosed with tongue cancer. After both completed treatment, Cathy saw a flier for the YMCA's LIVESTRONG program. The program was established in partnership with the LIVESTRONG Foundation to assist those who are living with, through or beyond cancer to strengthen their spirit, mind and body.
Those enrolling in the program need to have permission to do so from their doctor. When Cathy asked her doctor, her doctor immediately reached for her pen to sign off on it, already very much aware of the program's health benefits.
The 12-week program includes cardiovascular conditioning, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises, as well as support sessions. Research from the Yale Cancer Center and Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institutes confirmed that LIVESTRONG at that YMCA participants experience improved fitness and quality of life as well as significant decreases in cancer-related fatigue.
For Jim and Cathy, that meant trying out TRX, weight lifting, yoga, Zumba and Pilates in a group setting. That varied exercise, coupled with working out with fellow cancer survivors, gave them something to look forward to every week.
"The thing I appreciated the most was sharing with other people who had cancer, particularly the women who have had breast cancer," Cathy said.
The LIVESTRONG program is offered at both the West Chester Area YMCA and the Kennett Area YMCA.


Home » Blog » The secrets behind pregnancy moms being healthy !
Did you ever know that 65% of the world drink goat's milk over cow's milk?
Thousand of expecting moms are worried about giving birth especially the life- threatening complications and unwanted interventions.
But yes, they can overcome those fears by eating healthy during pregnancy. Did you ever heard that goat's milk can gives energy during birth?
Yes, definitely. Because goat's milk are rich in folic acid which is the most fastest acid absorbed by human body.
Folic acid is important to strengthen the mom's womb. Folic acid is crucial in the development of DNA.
As a result, folic acid plays an important role in tissue formation, as well as cell growth and development.
Apparently, milk is a good source of calcium which helps the form of foetal skeleton.
Goat's milk are less likely to cause lactose intolerance (because the less lactose molecules) and makes it easier to digest than cow's milk.
the recommended daily level, vitamin supplement is also needed to get an essential nutrients.
which allows the intestinal enzymes to digest the fat easier.
to both moms and babies. By drinking goat's milk can reduce the risk of jaundice and gaining ideal baby weight after giving birth.


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This is my collection of .NET utility classes which works on both Microsoft and Mono implementations of .NET. Some of the highlights include:

- `Command` class for easily running external processes and capturing output
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- `CommandLineParser` powerful yet easy command line parsing using attributes
- `DirectoryUtility` for power file and directory searching.
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Plus a host of other useful classes.

### ServiceBelt Utility Library

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- [REST Query Language](https://github.com/jlyonsmith/Rql)

### AppBelt

PCL classes for connecting to RESTful services, in particular those written with ServiceBelt.

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At the Gathering of the Nortons, vintage owners explain why old's gold
Kevin Maher
What is the point of having a classic bike if you don't ride it? "Ride 'em, Don't Hide 'em!" said the flyer for the 24th annual Gathering of the Nortons, and I was sure I agreed.
This event, held last weekend at the Washington Crossing Historic Park in Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania, always kicks off the spring riding season around here, so I've been attending off and on for years, at least when it fell on a nice sunny day like this year. It's a rain-or-shine event because the organizers, the Delaware Valley Norton Riders, take their motto very seriously.
When I arrived, I worked my way through the growing sea of classic bikes (there were modern bikes, too, but they were parked further back, giving the place of honor to the truly vintage bikes). I eventually found a small T-shirt stand where the club does a little business to support this free event. There, I found current club President George Roetenberg and asked him about that motto.
The 24th Gathering of the Nortons at Washington Crossing Historical Park in Pennsylvania drew a wide variety of rides, old and new. But the old ones had the privileged parking spots. Photo by Fiona Maher.
"Why have a classic bike you don't ride just to have it in your living room or garage?" he asked. I knew right away I was going to like this guy.
I figured I had the whole story right there. No trailer queens, ride the damn thing. Take a few photos and go home. But I figured it would be good to get a few more members to concur, so I grabbed the next guy to tell me what I wanted to hear. But that didn't happen.
As the motto says, Ride 'em don't hide 'em. That includes riding them to the show, for many. Photo by Jennifer Maher.
"We're trying to preserve history," said Donald Roy, as he proudly sat astride his pristine 1966 Atlas.
I liked that, too, but when I probed him a little further about riding 'em, he admitted that he keeps a new Indian touring bike as his gas 'n' go ride. That's not to say he doesn't ride the Atlas. He certainly does. It's just that "you can't ride this down the Turnpike at 70 mph," he pointed out, so there are limits. That's why his vintage bike had arrived in the back of his truck that day.
Donald Roy and his pristine 1966 Norton Atlas. Don't tell anyone it arrived on his truck. Photo by Kevin Maher.
Uh oh, was that a chink in the armor of this story?
Next, I stumbled upon Rick Tool, a member of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America. He bought his 1950 ES2 sight unseen, had it shipped from England and then proceeded to restore it to the pristine condition it is in today. He said the bike is fun to ride, despite — or maybe because of — its "diabolical handling and lousy front brakes." He's put a couple thousand miles on it since he bought it.
Rick Tool was adamant that he rides his 1950 ES2. Photo by Kevin Maher.
Rick explained that the Norton is an "extremely dependable motorcycle" when kept within its limits, which means "55 mph on a good day, maybe 60 mph." So Rick also keeps a gas 'n' go ride, in the form of a Honda sport-tourer.
Crap, I was getting confused. Maybe I didn't have this thing figured out. These guys both had modern bikes, too. So when I saw Scott Brown pull in on his 1969 Triumph TR6, I asked him point blank why he rides a classic bike.
Scott Brown pulls in on his 1969 Triumph TR6. Photo by Kevin Maher.
"I've been riding since the '60s and these are the bikes I used to ride," he explained, simple as that. He added that all his buddies who have vintage bikes also ride them, too.
So I asked if he also has a gas 'n' go.
"A ZX-14R," he replied. "I just like to ride."
What about that other popular belief about classic bikes, that you have to be a mechanic to own one?
"I'm a mechanic and a mechanical engineer," Scott said. "You don't need to be one, but you have to know one."
At this point, I'm starting to understand that ride 'em doesn't mean just hop on them, hit the starter button (especially the ones without a starter button) and go. And even when it does mean go, it doesn't mean blasting the interstate at 80 mph to get somewhere fast or even likely taking a week to tour the country. It means making sure they are running right and enjoying them for what they are — antiques.
Eric embraces the motto. Photo by Kevin Maher.
That's when I stumbled upon Eric "DucDude" from our own Common Tread community. When I asked him about Ride 'em, he started stripping. Well, he at least took off his jacket to show me his shirt, which clearly proclaimed "Vincent to be ridden not hidden." So I figured I'd found my guy and was back on track. He told me his garage holds a small fleet old bikes. His newest is a 10-year-old Beemer gas 'n' go, but most were classics. He also repeated something Donald, the Atlas owner, had said.
"We're the holders until the next guy," Eric said. "We are the previous owner." So he does share some of the feelings of preserving history. But he also wants to get out and enjoy the bikes he owns.
"My goal is to make every bike so I can roll them out, ride them to work, and not be late," Eric said.
The helmet hanging on the mirror says "Yeah, I rode it here." Photo by Kevin Maher.
For the final word, I talked to a guy who has owned his Norton since it was new. Tony Morgano, a former New Jersey Motor Officer, graduated high school in the early 1970s, got on a plane with a buddy and flew to London. They had arranged for a dealership to pick them up at the airport.
"Me and my friend bought two red Nortons," Tony said. "Matching bikes, one serial number apart."
Then they left for a year or more of seeing Europe and doing things he thought it better I left out of this article. Tony woke up one morning and decided it was time to come home, so he rode to the airport.
"I got on a plane and put the bike underneath," he said. (Yeah, try that today.) He still has that bike.
"I'm getting buried with my Norton" he added.
So should the phrase be expanded to "Ride 'em, don't hide 'em until you're dead, then screw 'em it's mine and I'm taking it with me?"
He laughed and explained there are only so many things in this world that we ever truly own. I can see where he's coming from. Tony has plenty of other bikes today, too, and it was no surprise to learn he's got his gas 'n' go, as well.
A vintage bike hauling a trailer? Not bad. Photo by Kevin Maher.
I guess it makes sense that even vintage guys who actually ride their bikes also have a gas 'n' go. It is because these guys love bikes, and they love to ride, as well as wrench, restore, preserve and learn with their machines.
So how about you? Any chance of a vintage bike in your future? And if so, you gonna ride it or hide it?
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Executive Assessments
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Is it Time to Re-Assess Your Key Leaders?
Kathy Kurnyta Assessing Talent
Assessments are a widely-used tool for providing valuable insights on a person's capabilities, and the resulting assessment report is a helpful guide in structuring a leader's onboarding or development plan. An assessment that involves multiple data points, such as the process we use at Vantage, which involves a structured interviews and psychometric testing, creates a robust picture of a leader's strength and development opportunities relative to the context of the assessment need. These insights can be so powerful and useful that organizations come to rely on them for decision-making and development purposes.
But assessment results are a snapshot in time. The information in the report will be less relevant as the person and context changes, especially as the leader makes progress on their development focus areas or if the business undergoes a shift. Therefore, conducting a re-assessment might seem like a valuable undertaking to provide fresh insights into a key leader's capabilities and interests. I've been asked by several client organizations, "When can we re-assess?"
It's a very good question, and one without a clear answer.
If you are wondering whether you should re-assess a leader, ask yourself:
What did you find most valuable about the first assessment?
Is there any additional information that would be helpful for you?
What are you hoping to gain out of the second assessment?
Once you have a better idea of what needs you are trying to fulfil, then you can determine if a second assessment is a good tool to serve that need.
Often, the situation surrounding the leader will suggest that the insights from a re-assessment would be valuable to the organization. In these situations, a rigorous assessment from an objective third-party may be the best solution. Consider the following scenarios:
Is the leader struggling in his/her role?
If the leader was previously functioning at a high level and is experiencing changes in their performance and behavior, an assessment can help identify what factors could be contributing to this disconnect. The assessment may identify new gaps in skills that are needed for success in the role.
Did the leader's responsibilities change in the role?
If the job duties and responsibilities have significantly changed, this might be an opportunity to identify if the leader is still a good fit for the position. An assessment can help with the development of new skills that are needed by identifying gaps and strengths relative to the new responsibilities.
Have there been changes to the business?
Like all businesses, our clients are experiencing changes due to a variety of factors – disruptions from technology advancements or increased competition; or going public through an IPO. It's important to consider whether these changes require a different type of leadership. For example, if the business previously required a collaborative leader and recent changes have created a need for a strategic visionary looking to push the envelope and take risks, the leader may no longer be the best fit for the role and an objective, robust assessment can help evaluate the leader's fit to the new situation.
Has the business grown significantly?
If there has been enough growth in the business, the question again becomes whether the right type of leader is in the role, and whether the leader is ready for a new opportunity or increased responsibility.
Have the leader's interests evolved?
If the leader has been in the same role for a notable amount of time (e.g., three or more years) without a formal assessment, a reassessment can help identify new interests and aspirations and help determine if the leader is best utilized in his/her current position.
When a Full Re-Assessment is Not the Right Choice
However, in certain situations conducting a full re-assessment may not be a viable option for your organization. If your answer is "no" to all of the considerations noted above, then perhaps a full-scale assessment is not required to meet your goals. Moreover, other situational constraints, such as time, price, and availability may also prevent a rigorous re-assessment from being an appropriate option. There are a couple of alternatives that may be a better fit instead:
Focused Talent Reviews.
This consists of gathering the leader's boss and HR leaders to discuss the needs of the business, the talents of the leader, and where the leader can be best deployed in comparison to other leaders who may be available.
This may also include coaching the boss to engage with the leader in a career conversation to explore how he/she can best serve the business and continue to grow as a leader. Gauge their interests in other roles and development opportunities. Using our Accelerated Development Model provides an excellent framework for this conversation.
Pulse Surveys.
Rather than conducting a full assessment, it might be more appropriate to conduct surveys that target the leader's performance against key behaviors and leadership skills. This approach is particularly effective in assessing if any change or progress has been demonstrated since their first assessment.
Development is an ongoing process and not a single event, and as such, there are benefits to re-assessing key leaders. In addition, re-assessment provides an opportunity to track behavior change, and acknowledging the leader's change efforts by continuously measuring and evaluating their skill set can be a motivating factor. However, a full-scale assessment, involving interviews and multiple diagnostic interviews, might not be the right fit for every situation. Considering what you want the assessment to achieve is the best way to determine what solution will be most appropriate.
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Christmas is fast approaching, but there are those whose evil minds know no bounds and have hidden malware code in, guess where? Bible and related religious apps. In a season where Christ was the inspiration for the theme, it must be strategic that thousands of religiously themed apps have malware code injected into them.
According to a report from Forbes.com, around 280 unique Bible apps were discovered to contain malicious code, and around 140 have operated in a manner that has been classified as "high risk." Forbes' Thomas Fox-Brewster notes that "Apple is evidently doing a good job of keeping out dangerous Bibles," as these 280 apps with malicious code, and 140 apps with "high risk" behavior were all found on the Android platform alone.
According to the report, 3.7 percent of the 5,654 Bible apps analyzed contained malware code. According to an InfoSecurity article by Phil Muncaster, this percentage is worrying for the apps' category, as it denotes a higher percentage of the presence of malware code compared to other categories. By contrast, of 23,000 gambling apps analyzed, only 52 apps contained known malicious code, 379 were classified as "high risk" and only over 3,200 were considered as "moderate risk" apps for malware.
At best, Muslim smartphone users can enjoy most of their Holy book apps without the worry that these would steal their data, or worse, cause their smartphones to go haywire.
As for the Jewish target market, only 1 percent of the apps contained malicious code, specifically 2 out of 200 total Torah apps analyzed. Apparently, our Jewish brethren can also breathe easy as well.
This disturbing report couldn't come at a more incongruous time in the year, but as to be expected, malware coders are definitely agnostic about how they deploy their activities. It is only sad that it seems like a blatant desecration of the season, where the faithful will have to be wary about the Bible apps that they use.


Jaime worked for a financial firm that held an annual golf tournament. The day before the event, one of the client teams called and said they felt apprehensive about playing because their fourth team member had recently passed away.
Her supervisor asked her to find a comforting gift for the team. In a time-crunch, she prayed and asked the Holy Spirit for wisdom.
She decided to have their fourth team member's initials sewn into side of their golf hats in commemoration.
When her supervisor handed the team their custom embroidered hats, they were deeply touched by Jaime's thoughtfulness.
How can you ask the Holy Spirit for help at work today?


York Art Gallery's collection of paintings spans more than 600 years and works range from 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney. It also exhibits the most extensive and representative collection of British Studio Ceramics in the United Kingdom. The building which houses the gallery opened its doors to the public in 1879 for the second Yorkshire Fine Art and Industrial Exhibition, inspired by the Great Exhibition in London of 1851.


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Key union agrees Alitalia deal
Bid from Italian consortium still needs backing of pilot and flight assistant unions.
25 Sep 2008 15:06 GMT
There is optimism that pilot and flight staff unions will accept also the CAI bid [AFP]
The consortium's earlier withdrawal had been an embarrassment for Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's prime minister, who last month promised a "miracle" to save Alitalia from bankruptcy.
'Comprehensive agreement'
The carrier's four largest unions had gathered to hold talks at Berlusconi's office on Thursday morning, hours before Alitalia's bankruptcy commissioner must present a rescue plan to aviation authorities or have its operating licence revoked.
Guglielmo Epifani, the head of CGIL, Italy's largest union which had previously rejected the deal, said: "An absolutely positive comprehensive agreement was reached."
Hopes that the pilot and flight staff unions could also be persuaded to change their mind rose after they held talks with a top aide of Berlusconi, late on Wednesday.
Alitalia is haemorrhaging about $4.5m a day [AFP]
Antonio Divietri, the head of the Avia flight assistants union, said four of the unions representing pilots and flight staff would convene a meeting of their members to discuss the offer later on Thursday.
Divietri said indications that an industrial partner was set to enter the equation had "changed the situation", in an indirect reference to reports that Air France-KLM was in talks to join the CAI consortium with as much as a 25 per cent stake.
Air France-KLM is expected to hold a board meeting on Thursday which will discuss the developments at Alitalia.
The French-Dutch carrier has said in the past that it is willing to take a minority stake in Alitalia if it can return to profit.
Industry sources said Francesco Mengozzi, a consultant for Air France-KLM, had sent a "message of interest" from Jean-Cyril Spinetta, the company's chairman, to the Italian government.
Air France-KLM dropped a takeover bid for Alitalia in April in the face of union resistance.
Licence threat
Alitalia, which employs nearly 20,000 people, faces a Thursday deadline to come up with a solid rescue plan or lose its licence to fly.
The company, which is 49.9 per cent state owned, is haemorrhaging about $4.5m a day with a debt of about $1.7bn.
Augusto Fantozzi, the airline's special administrator, is due to present a plan to Enac, Italy's civil aviation authority, on Thursday that calls for a reduction in the number of flights.
Alitalia has been surviving on a loan of $450m made in late April from public funds after the takeover talks with Air France-KLM collapsed.
The European Commission is investigating whether the loan meets EU bailout rules after expressing grave doubts.


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TripAdvisor. Or, as I like to call it, tourism's kangaroo court
July 19, 2016 southcapenetRegular Columns
Even after all these years and rivers of ink, TripAdvisor still can't see it: it's being used by people and companies who aren't exactly – how shall we say this? – honest in their intentions. And that's not because people will always be nasty: it's because TripAdvisor won't examine itself.
Martin Hatchuel
You'd almost be forgiven for invoking Dunning-Kruger. (Wikipedia: "The Dunning–Kruger effect is a cognitive bias in which relatively unskilled individuals suffer from illusory superiority, mistakenly assessing their ability to be much higher than it really is.")
TripAdvisor's CEO, Steve Kaufer, went on the (apparently uncharacteristic) defensive after The Guardian's Marina O'Loughlin published a piece called, 'Five stars – says who? My trouble with TripAdvisor,' on the 8th of July.
"Personally," wrote Ms O'Loughlin, "I don't hate TripAdvisor because of the bully-boy tactics or rapaciousness with which it is associated. I don't hate it because it enables reviews of and tickets for cruel animal attractions, or for its climate of blackmail-enabling entitlement. I hate it because it's shit."
Mr. Kaufer disagreed, of course: "I feel very lucky – we have built a business that helps travelers, and continues to grow every year. And it also helps hospitality businesses large and small get more customers, improve their experiences, and in more cases than not, get the property and its team well-deserved recognition. And yet, I still hear some people question whether a model that is built around transparency and democratizing opinion can really work."
Wait. Did you see that?
"A model that is built around transparency and democratizing opinion."
That's exactly what TripAdvisor isn't – for one glaringly obvious reason: reviewers are allowed to remain anonymous.
TripAdvisor's reasons
TripAdvisor is frustratingly opaque in many ways, so I turned to its member forums to find out why it sticks so stubbornly to the practice.
According to member MuftiVancouver (oh, the irony!) writing on the thread, 'Why do you allow anonymous reviews?' "There are often reports in Support of owners figuring out who the reviewer is and threatening them or offering incentives to them in return for removing their reviews."
MuftiV goes on to list members' desire for anonymity (but who gives a damn about the properties, right?), the fact that spouses might find their exes on TripAdvisor, and personal safety as reasons for allowing users to post reviews without identifying themselves. ("People ask questions in the destination forums about up coming holidays, especially when they are planning them. A real name and city would allow anyone to know when the house would be empty.)
Valid concerns, no doubt, but, TripAdvisor's privacy policy makes no mention of all of this – and it could be argued (if you had the time. We don't) that its privacy policy protects only its *own* privacy.
Approach the question from the journalist's point of view, though (and everyone's a journalist these days), and the question of anonymity takes on a different hue: the Centre for Journalism Ethics points out in its article, Digital Media Ethics, that, "Codes of mainstream media ethics caution journalists to use anonymous sources sparingly and only if certain rules are followed. The codes warn journalists that people may use anonymity to take unfair or untrue 'potshots' at other people, for self-interested reasons."
Right to confrontation
The right to confrontation in the law courts is an old and venerable one.
Speaking during the trail of the Apostle Paul, the procurator of Judea, Porcius Festus, famously recognised the right to confrontation when he said, according to Acts 25:12, that, "It is not the manner of the Romans to deliver any man up to die before the accused has met his accusers face to face, and has been given a chance to defend himself against the charges."
"The Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that 'in all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to be confronted with the witnesses against him.'" (Wikipedia)
… And our own South African Constitution (SS. 35 – 36), holds that "Every accused person has a right to a fair trial, which includes the right (a) to be informed of the charge with sufficient detail to answer it; (b) to have adequate time and facilities to prepare a defence; (c) to a public trial before an ordinary court."
And yes, TripAdvisor isn't a court of law – but since it *is* a court of public opinion (and it is that: even Steve Kaufer recognises that many, many small businesses live or die on its reviews), it needs to end its policy of allowing anonymous reviews.
Marina O'Loughlin missed the point when she wrote that, "A huge number of otherwise sensible people give credence to the aggregated opinion of, at best, unqualified strangers."
In fact, that body of otherwise sensible people is giving credence to anonymous strangers. And *that's* what makes TripAdvisor the biggest kangaroo court in tourism.
But what do you think about anonymous reviews? TripAdvisor in general? Please share your opinions with the world online at thistourismweek.co.za.
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I'm Martin Hatchuel, a tourism practitioner with more than 30 years of experience in the sector, and I write and publish This Tourism Week as an informed, insightful look at issues affecting tourism in South Africa. (And I've been doing it since August, 2002.)
Backed by a team that includes web professionals (iBall Media), a graphic designer (Jo Hugo of Design,Etc.), PR consultants (interface by goji), and others, I'm here to help you develop all your communications tools: text (media releases, reports, business case studies, stories), strategies, web sites, apps, images, adverts, brochures, printing, events, and more.
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Vlasic Pickle Chips Are Happening Very Soon
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By Corey Williams
We've all been there: You come home from a long day at work, kiss your significant other and hand them a pickle bouquet, then sit down to enjoy a nice pickle sandwich for dinner. But wait! What will you eat as a side? Potato chips, even the dill-flavored ones, certainly won't do.
Well, we have wonderful news for pickle enthusiasts the world over—Vlasic Pickle Chips are happening, and they're happening soon.
"Pickles has [sic] always been a flavor that people have loved in snacks, whether it's potato chips or even in our Bigs Vlasic dill sunflower seeds," Thomas M. McGough, co-chief operating officer and executive vice-president of Conagra Brands, Inc., said in a statement.
You guys! Pickle chips! Chips made of pickles! This is incredible.
But that's not all: Conagra is also releasing single-serve pickle slices, so you'll never have to trouble yourself with a pesky jar again.
"Pickles themselves are a great snack, essentially no calories or carbs," McGough said. "But eating pickles out of a conventional jar is inconvenient and messy, and pickle snacks are actually becoming a thing, particularly in [convenience] stores. So we've created Vlasic single-serve pickle slices and also a Vlasic vacuum-fried pickle chips that taste absolutely fantastic."
The Vlasic Pickle Chips, which will come in single-serve 4.25 oz bags, are hitting shelves soon. We don't have a release date yet, but don't worry—we'll keep you updated.


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"I'm sorry, I can't teach that class." Now, I say this in a calm and mature tone. But in my head, I'm screaming, kicking, and pouting like the five-year-old I know. I really am. Recently, I was offered the chance to teach a course at a college I hadn't taught at yet. It was not the standard introductory course many adjuncts are stuck with after full-time faculty choose the crème-de-la-crème; it was one within my specialty.
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Formerly the John Labatt Centre, Budweiser Gardens is a sports-entertainment centre located in the heart of downtown London. Home to the London Knights, the arena hosts hockey games, musicians, musicals, and even Disney on Ice! And with dining options like the Talbot onsite and a full-service bar on the corner of Talbot and Dundas, guests don't have to leave the building to grab a bite or wet their whistle after an event.
Springbank Park is 140 hectares long, and is located along a stretch of Thames River in London, Ontario. (Not to be confused with the River Thames in London, England.) The largest park in London – still Ontario – Springbank Park boasts 30 kilometres of trails, a playground, a wading pool, picnic areas and soccer fields. The park is also home to Storybook Gardens, a much-loved family attraction that is open year-round.
London's indoor market has been around since – get this – 1845! Open 7 days a week, Covent Market hosts a bi-weekly outdoors farmer's market, as well as a number of cultural festivals and events. Home to more than 20 restaurants and 50 unique merchants, Covent Market is known for having a "world of culinary choice," and a wide variety of fresh foods, unique items and specialty services for its visitors. Get (s)hopping!
St. Peter's Cathedral Basilica London – St. Peter's for short – was established in 1834. But it didn't always boast such beautiful architecture. The first church was made out of... logs! Bricks followed in 1851. It wasn't until 1958 when additional elements (like the stained glass windows and twin towers) were added, resulting in the structure you see today. Guided tours of the Cathedral are available upon request.
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London, Ontario (not to be confused with London, England) is a two-hour drive southwest of Toronto. The 11th biggest city in Canada, London is known for its thriving student life (Hello, Western University!) and its acclaimed medical research community. And yet, London residents often call their hometown a "small town pretending to be a big city" – endearingly, of course! That said, a hefty student population guarantees some great nightlife, while London's restaurant scene promises some true culinary gems. London also has a nice selection of museums and art galleries, and is home to Budweiser Gardens and The Palace Theatre.
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Undergrunt – toruński kwartalnik artystyczno-literacki, poświęcony głównie literaturze najnowszej, związany z tzw. Prozą Północy.

Historia
Kwartalnik istniał w latach 1998-2005.

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Przypisy

Bibliografia

 Marcin Cielecki, Czas przycinania winnic, Undergrunt, Toruń 2002.
 Radosław Wiśniewski, Nikt z przydomkiem, Undergrunt, Toruń 2003.

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[OCT. 22, 2003] "The Hour Before Dark," Douglas Clegg, Dorchester Publishing Co. Inc, 370 pages, genre: horror
Review by Bobbi Reddix
"The rules for the Dark Game are simple: First you need to close your eyes. Do not open them. If necessary, you can use a blindfold. In fact, because kids usually can't keep their eyes closed, blindfolds are recommended. Second, you need to stay very still, join hands in a circle and block out all noise, except for the voice of the chosen master of the Dark Game. The master controls the direction of the Dark Game. You recite the litany, and the game begins. Only one rule: Never play after dark. Sometimes, you can't get out of the Dark Game once dark begins. The stakes heighten after dark, it becomes real then, it takes you over…"
Nemo, Bruno and Brooke Raglan have been playing the Dark Game since they were children. As adults, it is something they'd very much like to forget. When their father is brutally murdered in one of the most vicious killings in Burnley Islands history, Nemo finds he must return to the island and discovers that the Dark Game they once played as children is alive and seeks to claim the Raglan clan as its own.
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Bruno, Nemo and Brooke have unknowingly wiped the memory of a terrible event from their minds. They find they must unravel the mysteries of their pasts, pick apart the home of their youth and face an evil that lies waiting patiently for them to return to the Dark Game.
Douglas Clegg is the International Horror Guild and Bram Stoker Award-winning author of more than a dozen novels, including "The Infinite," "Naomi," "You Come When I Call You," "Mischief" and "The Halloween Man." He was born in Virginia but now lives close to New York City, where he is writing his next book. His novel "Bad Karma" became the movie of the same name.
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Kendall Alyse Goodwin of Savannah graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in English, creative writing emphasis and literature emphasis from Seattle Pacific University.
Julia Haltermann graduated June 6 with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. She is the daughter of Harriet Speer of Savannah and Bryan Haltermann of Augusta.
Chelsea Elrod of Savannah was awarded a scholarship for her leadership, academic excellence and community involvement by the Former Agents of the FBI Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Society of Former Special Agents of the FBI. Elrod attends the University of Georgia and qualifies for scholarship as the granddaughter of former Special Agent Roger McLaughlin.
Army National Guard Spc. Nita D. Scarver has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo. Scarver graduated in 2003 from Groves High School and received a bachelor's degree in 2007 from Armstrong Atlantic State University. She is the sister of Iman Atiba of Savannah.
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Francisco J. Serrano-Silva graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Serrano-Silva is a 2004 graduate of Windsor Forest High School. He is the son of Miriam Negron of Savannah and Jose Negron of Pembroke Pines, Fla.
All Walks of Life, a local non-profit organization specializing in an array of youth programs, was recently awarded a $3,000 grant by the Georgia Council for the Arts for 2011. AWOL's exceptional application scores deemed the organization worthy of the allocated funds, which will help support the full year's operational budget.
Air Force Airman Pedro J. Delgado graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. Delgado is a 2008 graduate of Groves High School. He is the son of Maria Estrada of Savannah.
Army Reserve Pfc. Keenan Hargrove has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C. Hargrove is a 2009 graduate of Groves High School. He is the son of Martha Holmes of Pooler.


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News Brief: Not too late to join Messiah community chorus for Nov. 18 performance
Home » Local News » News Brief: Not too late to join Messiah community chorus for Nov. 18 performance
The Grand Blanc Arts Council invites singers of all skill levels to join its annual performance of Handel's Messiah, this year directed by Jeffery Walker, co-director of the Flint Symphony Chorus.
The 30-year tradition features selected soloists, a local organist, an instrumental ensemble, audience participation, and a volunteer ad hoc Community Chorus.
There is no audition to join the chorus. Simply attend three remaining rehearsals:; 2-5 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 17; and 3 p.m. Nov. 18.
The performance is 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, 9020 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc.
The event is free, with donations accepted at the door.
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Guillermo Ros
Instituto Valenciano de Arte Moderno (IVAM)
Calle de Guillem de Castro, 118
October 7, 2021–February 6, 2022
Guillermo Ros's solo exhibition "An exercise in violence" launches an attack on a two-level gallery using a multilayered sculptural installation that merges material concerns with references to pop culture, video games, and manga. Drawing on the gaming concept of "lore"—the details that prop up the principle narrative—Ros builds out a self-contained battle scenario in which overgrown rats take on institutional architecture.
Within the lower gallery, the room's original white columns have been perfectly duplicated and multiplied. Their usually smooth surfaces, however, are cracked and gnawed to reveal an interior of Buixcarró stone, a locally sourced red marble. The rock's fleshy tone injects an unexpected vulnerability into the museum's structure, though, as the viewer soon learns, it may also be the source of the rodents' madness.
On the second level, visitors catch the giant cement-and-resin vermin in the act, as they chew and scratch away at the white-cube setting. Ros sees the animals as avatars of the artist, casting the battle against the institution not as a black-and-white narrative of good and evil, but rather as a living network consisting of the same material: concrete and steel. The rats appear to feed on the red marble, and yet their relentless assault on the museum supports can only bring the building crashing down on their own heads. In the south of Europe, where the cultural scene has been neglected in recent years, the installation offers a theatrical and humorous take on popular perceptions of artists and artmaking, competition, and precarity.
— Àngels Miralda