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Crypto World is Going Wild for 'Stablecoins' – Here's Everything You Need to Know
Written by Maria Vovchok - Reviewed by Coin Review Team
Published: Nov 19, 2018 | Last Updated: Mar 7, 2019
This article helps to find out more about the essence and origin of stablecoins, how they are categorized, and what are the most famous at present.
What is One of the Main Cryptocurrency Problems?
When the first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, appeared, it was initially designed as a form of digital cash which could be used to purchase real-world goods and services.
What is the Essence of Stablecoins?
Types of Stablecoins
Alternatives to Tether
What is peculiar about Stablecoins backed by other Cryptocurrencies?
What is an Algorithmic Stablecoin?
But then one of its biggest flaws came out, which became a real problem for almost all cryptocurrencies,- it's volatility.
And this fact actually wasn't described in Bitcoin's white paper.
Much later appeared a new class of crypto currencies, called stablecoins.
And in 2018 they became probably the "hottest topic" discussed in crypto world. So what are the stablecoins? Why they became so popular now?
Stablecoins are a special type of cryptocurrencies which are primarily designed in such a way that their market price would be relatively stable, so their purchasing power should be also very stable.
The three categories of Stablecoins. Image – Coinzodiac.com
They promise that their token will trade at a fixed value. How these cryptocurrencies preserve low volatility rate? Because they are backed by the real-world assets.
Today we have rather wide range of options. It may be gold or US-dollar or some other fiat currency.
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One of the most obvious choices is fiat backed stablecoins. One of the eldest and most popular is Tether. One Tether is equal to one US dollar and vice versa.
According to Tether's site:
It's a Stable Currency. Tether[1] converts cash into digital currency, to anchor or tether the value to the price of national currencies like the US dollar, the Euro, and the Yen.
And it is 100% Backed. Every tether is always backed 1-to-1, by traditional currency held in our reserves. So 1 USD₮ is always equivalent to 1 USD.
Even though Tether is a Stablecoin, its price has fallen by 5%. Image – Shutterstock.com
Sounds good and it is used widely, but recently Tether has fallen by 5% in price, despite being "stable". Also recently academics at the University of Texas published a paper which describes that Tether was used last year to manipulate the price of Bitcoin, making its bull run to $20,000 in December. It claims that Bitfinex used Tether to buy Bitcoin at times of low demand and increase the price.
And also rumors have been circulating that Tether does not have the US-dollar reserves to back it up. The company behind Tether and Bitfinex denied such allegations. And still their auditing standards are very questionable. Now Tether company claims to have $1.8 billion after a serious restriction of Tether in circulation.
Another big release this year has been True USD by TrustToken (TUSD) — it's apparently a better designed and more transparent version of more famous Tether. (USDT).
TrueUSD is currently running at a market cap of about $171 million[2] and an average daily volume around $26 million. This is according to data taken from CoinMarketCap. This token is built on the platform TrustToken, and its reserves are saved on escrow-accounts.
These accounts are claimed to be verified, and token holders are legally protected. This project currently cooperates with the biggest US law firms, such as Cooley and WilmerHale[3], this is according to Medium.com.
Meanwhile, Winklevoss-led cryptocurrency exchange Gemini got into stablecoins competition itself, launching its own USD-pegged crypto token, which is hotly debated now – called Gemini Dollar.
Startup Paxos launched PAX as one of the first stablecoins that was approved and backed by regulators such as the New York Department of Financial Services[4], according to Coindesk.
Paxos Standard has launched Pax which went on to become the first approved stablecoins in the crypto-market. Image: Shutterstock
And additional one, popular within this group of stablecoins, is USD coin, released by the cryptocurrency finance firm Circle.
The rush for stablecoins began when these four – TUSD, USDC, GUS and PAX – were listed on OKEX and FCoin exchange. Huobi soon followed, saying it would list the same four stablecoins.
Stablecoins may be backed by not only US-dollar, but also by gold. One of the most famous examples is Digix Gold Coin (DGX) – these are Ethereum-based tokens, (EIP-20 tokens), which allows them to be used in smart-contracts.
Every DGX token is, reportedly, backed by 1 gram of 24 karat gold.
Another type of stablecoins are backed by cryptocurrencies. These stablecoins are backed by other cryptocurrency reserves. It is used to avoid such central depository as banks. This system also helps to reach token price stability within decentralized system.
In this system, stablecoin is sufficiently backed by a collateral, so it may cover any price fluctuation of the reserved cryptocurrency. For example, 1 dollar worth of a stablecoin is backed by 2 dollars of a collateralized coin. So this reserved copy is worth 200% in case it considerably looses it's value.
Stablecoins are backed by collateral which can either be traditional or crypto collateral. Image – Business Insider
losses it's value. Among such examples is Dai. This token is pegged to the US dollar and is backed by Ethereum. Another example is BitUSD, which is backed by BitShares. Cryptocurrency BitShares uses its own net currency as a collateral.
An additional type of stablecoin is one that is not backed by any reserves but instead it is controlled by an algorithm. So called algorithmic stablecoin (See on the picture 2, provided by Business Insider.) They use a method of seigniorage shares, or they are fee-backed, or hybrid. Among those are Basecoin, Saga and Basic.
There are now over 50 stablecoins in the development phase globally. And more than half of them are currently operating. But still there are challenges which stablecoins are facing, scaling, stability and liquidity.
Those stablecoins which will be able to meet these demands, are long to stay in the world of crypto, others will be just liquidated.
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[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tether_(cryptocurrency)
[2] https://www.trusttoken.com/trueusd/
[3] https://medium.com/@trusttokenteam/trueusd-the-worlds-only-fully-collateralized-stable-cryptocurrency-now-pairs-with-tether-bcf4efecc1fd
[4] https://www.coindesk.com/paxos-unveils-dollar-backed-stablecoin-approved-by-new-york-regulator
[5] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-13/professor-who-rang-vix-alarm-says-tether-used-to-boost-bitcoin
[6] https://www.google.com.ua/amp/s/amp.businessinsider.com/crypto-stablecoins-explained-bitcoin-ethereum-fintech-2018-9
The writer's views are expressed as a personal opinion and are for information purposes only. It is not intended to be investment advice. Seek a duly licensed professional for investment advice.
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Imposter 3D Mod Apk
Track down the Impostor and save all the mini astronauts in this horror game solor or online.
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This game is inspired by the viral puzzle game Among Us. Imposter 3D Mod Apk can be called the 3D version of the original. In this game, you will still be either a crew member or an impostor. Participate in work tasks on board the space station, or try to kill everyone else onboard! With realistic horror 3D graphics, the drama has been pushed to new heights. Getting killed by an impostor won't be as fun and straightforward as it was in the original version.
Introduce Imposter 3D Mod Apk
Bloody attacks
Complete the quests
Difficult challenges
Realistic interaction
Tips for playing Imposter 3D Mod Apk
FAQ Imposter 3D Mod Apk
Imposter 3D is a challenge that tests your ability to protect space station 12 from impostors. Currently, something has gone wrong and all the members of the space station are experiencing terrible events. Join them to see if you can help solve the problems on the space station. But beware the creature that pretends to be one of your own. An impostor has infiltrated your ranks and is disguised as a member of the crew. You must finish all the work while avoiding danger from this fake. A horror game with a breathtakingly dramatic situation awaits you.
Join a team of astronauts on a rescue mission as you try to save your fellow teammates in this space conquest game. With exciting and dramatic gameplay, Imposter 3D will have you hooked for hours as you explore different areas looking for clues. You and a friend must work together carefully to determine the right direction and catch up with any urgent announcements so that you can complete the challenge quickly and efficiently.
The game rules are similar to the original Among Us, but of course, not exactly the same. We've made changes to better suit this creepy 3D version. For example, how objects and the environment on the space station influence the atmosphere of the game screen. Sometimes, one small mistake is all it takes for an impostor to brutally kill you. Although the goals of each faction are the same, their methods for achieving those goals couldn't be more different. The crew is tasked with missions that keep the space station running smoothly, while the impostor's goal is to kill everyone on board.
See also Mech Arena: Robot Showdown
The game promotes teamwork by incorporating puzzles that players will need to solve together. You can opt to join a random room or set up a room with friends in order to maximize fun. Additionally, the game offers a 3D view as opposed to the original's top-down perspective, keeping players on their toes and not knowing what surprises may lie ahead.
We need to prioritize detecting ID addresses that are changing gradually, so we can figure out which way they're going. Although this will be very time consuming and inefficient, it is necessary at this time. Players need to use what they have to create a large chain of events that rescue their own teammates. You'll need to coordinate with all your friends so you can come up with the smartest solutions.
Imposter 3D will be with you at all times to help protect you from potential threats. Signs of imposters can be easy to miss, but it is important to always be vigilant in order to detect them before they put your friends and data in danger. If you suspect someone is an imposter, act quickly to destroy them before they escape with crucial information.
The challenges in Imposter 3D will help you unlock clues to finding your missing crew. They are essential milestones that will provide critical information for you and your team. You'll also need to coordinate with any visible crew members nearby to establish contact.
Your control system is malfunctioning and needs immediate repairs to prevent significant losses. With our help, you can look at specific examples and find information that will allow you deduce what unique cases apply to your situation. You also have to watch the astronauts closely and get rid of them when necessary. They're very dangerous and could easily kill you, so it's important that you coordinate with your brothers well.
The most significant change in this game, when compared to the original version is that players will now interact with objects as they would in real life. For example, use a flashlight to see better in dark areas or be aware that opening a rusty door will make quite a bit of noise. If you are playing with others, this sudden loud noise could be an indication that one of the impostors is nearby. If you're a fraud, you'll be able to find your target more easily when they're by themselves. Use the sensor to find them on the space station map. All of these methods have pros and cons for both sides that lead to a constant struggle for balance.
See also Super Mario Run
You have all the information you need to get started. Being a crew member or impostor each comes with its own responsibilities. If you're a crew member, pay attention to and follow orders from your commanding officers. In order to win, you must be calculating and stoic waiting for the right moment to strike. When a murder takes place on board the space station, there will be a lot of discussion amongst the members. Use your best debating skills to divert attention away from yourself and towards others. The faction that is left standing at the end is usually the one with more skill and luck combined.
What is Imposter 3D Mod Apk?
Imposter 3D Mod Apk is an action game where you play the role of a rescuer searching for the missing crew. It has exciting and difficult levels as you progress in your mission.
What are my responsibilities if I choose to be a crew member?
As a crew member, it is important to follow orders from commanding officers. Also, use your best debating skills to divert attention away from yourself and towards others which can give you an advantage in-game.
How do I win the game?
The faction with the most crew members who correctly identify Imposter in each game wins. Imposter 3D Mod Apk requires a combination of skill and luck to win, so make sure to use your best strategies and decision-making skills and you could be victorious!
Play Imposter 3D Mod Apk now for an exciting adventure as you search for lost crew members using all your wits and cunning. See if you have what it takes to outsmart Imposters and save the day! Good luck!
Good luck fellow adventurers! Imposter 3D Mod Apk is a thrilling action game with difficult levels waiting for you as you progress in this mission. Your goal is to rescue the lost crew by using your wits, skills and luck. Download Imposter 3D Mod Apk at UpToMods now!
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Combined Arms Support Command (Fort Lee) Enamel CSIB
Combined Arms Support Command (Fort Lee)
Measures: 2 inches
Pin Backing
This Combat Service Identification Badge is for the Combined Arms Support Command of the United States Army. This CSIB is a 2 inch enamel finish pin that is ready to be worn on Army blue service/dress uniforms. Can be easily attached to your uniform by its pin backing to securely display this badge and meet all regulations. After service, this combat identification badge could be displayed in a Veterans shadow box. The Combined Arms Support Command is located at Fort Lee in Virginia and is a subordinate group used for training. This command's mission is to train and educate adaptive sustainment professionals to be effective in their operations. The Combined Arms Support Command combat service identification badge is 100 percent made in the USA.
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Getting Started with NativeScript - On Sale Now!
WooHoo! It has been such a long road to get this book published. I wrote a bit about it here. It is finally officially available on the Packt site for sale today! It should be available on the Amazon store by Monday the 1st of February. I will have a list of additional sites and urls later this week. If you want the best book on NativeScript (I know I'm so funny! I get to claim it because its the only book on NativeScript!) then it is now available!
The finalized chapters of my new upcoming book are at the publisher! The publisher has already put up the book listing on Amazon, it to be sold on Jan 6th 2016. I'll add the links to Google and Apple once I have them.
So I can now actually start to talk about the book; and best of all I can finally get back to the day to day business of doing normal stuff. Getting this book done was a long road; but I am pleased with the outcome.
I want to thank my wife, Camarell, and our kids for the vast amount of time I had to spend writing and testing and then writing some more. A lot of time was spent writing both code and words on paper, to make this book a cohesive whole, and they were the ones who missed me the most.
I want to thank the publisher; they got to proof read early chapters; make corrections and generally make sure I stayed on track -- Thank you; Mehvash and Prachi at PACKT Publishing!
I also want to thank my parents; I learned to love books from them and if anyone want to read a excellent science fiction novel series; my Mom and Dads series The Day Star Chronicles.
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Alger Building
The Alger Press was established in the early 1900s when Ora M. Alger began publishing a newspaper in Oxford County. In 1919, Alger left Tweed (where he was subsequently publishing), and moved to Oshawa. He purchased a small parcel of land across from the Oshawa Post Office on King Street East and constructed a two storey plant.
This new business focused on commercial printing. However, Alger soon returned to newspaper publishing and began the Oshawa Telegram. The newspaper was a success, switching from a weekly to a daily newspaper, Oshawa's first daily newspaper. In 1926 however, the commercial business was so successful that Alger decided to sell the newspaper holdings to Charles Mundy and Arthur Alloway, partners in The Ontario Reformer, and focus solely on commercial printing. The 1926 Directory shows the Alger Press located at 35 King Street. Not long after, the company faced a setback when a fire destroyed the building. A new building was constructed a block away, and on the old site, a four storey office building, the Alger Building, was constructed. It opened in 1928.
The new four storey building was designed by NA Armstrong Company, Limited of Toronto and built by AE Spooner, Renfrew. At the time of opening, the ground floor and basement were designed and equipped for restaurants, while the three upper floors were divided into offices. It was boasted that the building was equipped with a high speed elevator, automatically operated.
In 1946, the company happily accepted the opportunity to purchase what is known today as the Alger Press Building, located at 61 Charles Street.
37 King Street East has been home to a number of commercial and residential tenants through the years.
Oshawa Daily Times, 11 Aug 1928, 59.
Historical Oshawa Information Sheet, "The Alger Press"
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Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 in Multiple Light Wavelengths | ESO
This image of the nearby galaxy NGC 1300 was obtained by combining observations taken with the Multi-Unit Spectroscopic Explorer (MUSE) on the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT) and with the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA), in which ESO is a partner. NGC 1300 is a barred spiral galaxy, with a bar of stars and gas at its center, located approximately 61 million light-years from Earth in the constellation Eridanus. A barred spiral galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars.
This image is a combination of observations conducted at different wavelengths of light to map stellar populations and gas. ALMA's observations are represented in brownish-orange tones and highlight the clouds of cold molecular gas that provide the raw material from which stars form. The MUSE data show up mainly in gold and blue. The bright golden glows map warm clouds of mainly ionized hydrogen, oxygen and sulphur gas, marking the presence of newly born stars, while the bluish regions reveal the distribution of slightly older stars.
The image was taken as part of the Physics at High Angular resolution in Nearby GalaxieS (PHANGS) project, which is making high resolution observations of nearby galaxies with telescopes operating across the electromagnetic spectrum.
Credit: European Southern Observatory (ESO)/ALMA (ESO/NAOJ/NRAO)/PHANGS
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Recently Bill (and Marilyn a little) took a course at Texas' official Botanical Garden, Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center on Native Plants. This is an amazing center with lots to see, classes and amazing resources based on constant research.
We thought it would be fun to share some of what we learned. We learned it for Texas but the principles apply everywhere. Native plants have adapted to the ecological conditions of their region and therefore need less watering intervention. In Texas where droughts happen easily and where the summers are hot and dry this means that native plants are better able to survive both the heat and the drier soil conditions.
Where I am from in New Brunswick the opposite is more true - the native species are able to withstand cooler weather and a lot more rain and moisture.
The use of native plants means a reduced need for pesticides and poisons because the plants are also more adapted and able to resist attacks from local pests - both insect and disease.
Since the plants have adapted to local soil conditions they also need fewer soil amendments. Bluebonnets, for example, Texas' state flower, grow better in poor soil conditions.
When you add up all of these differences you arrive at a smaller carbon footprint, also factoring in that using native plants usually means they have not had to travel as far to get to your local nursery, also a bonus!
Native plants provide the right food supply for beneficial insects, pollinators, butterflies and birds.
And some we haven't figured out yet!
Have fun gardening in your neck of the woods, whatever that looks like!


Prepare: For the children's sermon you will need some type of need some type of fishing gear. It can be as simple as as toy fishing rod, or it you can go crazy with all kinds of fun things!
For the worship station you will need a large glass bowl, pencils or pens, and enough slips of paper for the whole worshiping assembly. The ideal thing would be paper fish, or even paper with fish on them. But just blank paper will do, too.
Set up your fishing gear as the children gather up for the children's sermon. Make a little show of going through your stuff. Even better if you can get them to ask you some questions about what you are doing, but if they do not ask – prompt them!
What am I doing? I'm going fishing! I was reading the story from Luke that we hear today and I got so excited! Jesus is telling people to go fishing! So I thought that I would get my gear ready, because Jesus said to go fishing. And if Jesus says to do it, it must be a good idea!
. . . the only thing is, I'm not sure that I read the whole story. I got to the part where Jesus tells his disciples to throw the nets out in the deep water and when they do it there are so many fish that the boats start to sink! I figured that since I follow Jesus I could probably just ask Jesus to get me a good catch of fish, too!
. . . But the more I think about the more I think that I should read the end of the story. Hmmm, let's take a look here. (read the story a little), yep, lots of fish, boats sinking, disciples amazed and a little scared . . . wait, fish for people? How do you fish for people! This story isn't about going fishing at all! It's about tell the story of Jesus! After this one there are stories about Jesus and the Disciples traveling all over the place spreading good news and healing people. I like fish, but getting to tell people about God's love is really great! And I don't need all this stuff with me, I can just go tell the good news.
I'm really glad I read the end of that, now will you pray with me?
Good and wonderful God, we thank you for the abundance on this beautiful planet that you have created. Help us to serve you and help others through all the good things you have made. Send us out with joy to those who are hungry or cold, sad or worried, to bring them comfort and good news.
God loves and cares for you!
Ask the congregation what they fish for! Do they fish for compliments, for help, for love, for food? Offer each person the chance to write down what they fish for in the world and write it on a piece of fish paper. Then put it in the bowl to create a giant fish bowl.
Use the bowl as part of the prayers of the church, holding the wants and needs of the people of God up.


Wing sleeve dress has graceful lines in a flowing, maxi-dress style. Extremely wide bottom hem allows for ample whirling dervish movement! Super soft 100% Rayon fabric is just the right weight for temperate weather.
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Wood, used as a famous material for creating different things, is rather popular in modern furniture. There are many reasons for this fact, but the main ones are its naturalness, durability and flexibility for any design. Are you looking for something unusual for your house or flat? What about these pieces of furniture? So today Paul Frankl Coffee Table vs. Clavier Coffee Table.
During the various gatherings and parties your refreshments will look beautifully on it.


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Pizza Shop Heroes sees asylum seekers and refugees tell their own stories
AuthorMedia DiversifiedPosted on April 18, 2019 CategoriesArts Emergency, Asylum Seekers, Media, Performing Arts, Theatre, Theatre & Lit CritTagsAsylum Seekers, Phosporos Theatre, Pizza Shop Heroes, refugees, theatre
Phosphoros Theatre's Pizza Shop Heroes is their latest production to feature refugees and aslyum seekers among the cast. Sabo Kpade meets the players and asks how their own personal stories brings truth to the production
The hot topics of immigration and integration reaches new levels of urgency in Pizza Shop Heroes, the third play by Phosphoros Theatre, whose cast is made up of refugee and asylum seekers in the UK who are from a diverse range of countries. Set in a pizza shop where the characters work, shared struggles of perilous migration, longing for home and hopes for a better life are rendered with unvarnished honesty, especially when the stories are re-told from first hand experiences. The notion and importance of owning one's narrative is fully realised, even if its efficacy isn't always conclusive.
While rehearsals are held at Kiln Theatre in north London, Phosphoros Theatre is a touring company whose first play, Dear Home Office (2016), was shortlisted for the Amnesty Freedom of Information Award. In the same year. The follow-up, "Dear Home Office Still Pending" (2018) saw nine productions across England, including one at the London Migration Film Festival.
The company's current production Pizza Shop Heroes is another close collaboration, this time, between playwright and scriptwriter Dawn Harrison (Emmerdale, Doctors, The Dumping Ground) and the cast of five; Tewodros Aregawe (Ethiopia), Goitom Fesshaye (Eritrea), Emirjon Hoxhaj (Albania), Syed Haleem Najibi (Afghanistan) and Kate Duffy who is British and co-creator of Phosphoros Theatre. A forthcoming production in June this year will be held at Nottingham Playhouse.
"It doesn't matter who they are or where they're from – Africa or Asia or Europe, immigrants or refugees – I see everyone the same. I personally look at the first thing which is humanity"
The company was founded in 2015 when Duffy worked as a manager at a housing project for unaccompanied minors into the UK. Dawn Harrison is her mother, and other familial bonds have emerged among the entire team who, Duffy says, celebrate birthdays and holiday festivities together over the four years of the company's existence.
Najibi, who is in college and hopes to begin a bachelor's degree in Sustainable Engineering next year, extends this strong sense of community to other seekers of asylum regardless of their countries of origin: "It doesn't matter who they are or where they're from – Africa or Asia or Europe, immigrants or refugees – I see everyone the same. I personally look at the first thing which is humanity. It shouldn't matter where a person is from, or what religion they believe in or what skin colour they have".
This is echoed by Fesshaye who is in college studying to become an electrician: "(it is fun) to do this as a company, friends and family, brothers and sisters all together. We didn't know each other before, but when we met we connected". Fesshaye is also an asmari, a praise-singer and plays the krar, a stringed instrument common to both Ethiopia and Eritrea where he's from. "I love everything about it" says Fesshaye when asked what he loved the most about being an actor. This ease with live performance has prepared him for stage acting which has, in turn, emboldened his sets/gigs as a singer and instrumentalist.
I ask Duffy, the co-director, if she expects the cast to be judged for their acting abilities despite having no professional training: "I expect the piece to be judged as a piece of theatre. They're not professional actors and that's clear in the information the audience has. We're programmed as a political theatre. We're not billed as a kind of community piece. So, whilst we don't have professional actors, we have actors that have been performing to sold out audiences for three years now".
"The work of Phosphoros Theatre is heightened by the fact that each performance is given by the very people affected by it; every word, laugh or cry uttered on stage is closer to its source, and no doubt has more truth"
This would be a point of pride for any theatre house and especially for one that is fledging and is concerned with some of the most divisive issues of the day such as immigration. Even more than any lauded political play on a big London stage, the urgency in Pizza Shop Heroes and the work of Phosphoros Theatre is heightened by the fact that each performance is given by the very people affected by it; every word, laugh or cry uttered on stage is closer to its source, and no doubt has more truth, than that of the most ventriloquist of actors, however well-rendered.
The real-life challenges the company faces take the form of absurdist socio-realist plays. In February this year, the company travelled to Malta to perform at the Lost In Migration conference, a cross-national effort to ensure the protection of child migrants into Europe. It was also the theatre company's first international performance but they were refused entry into Malta by immigration officials who grew suspicious of the improbable mix of Afghani, Eritrean, Albanian and English visitors.
Three members of the team had British passports which ensured entry; three others had refugee travel documents and the last had a certificate of travel issued by the Home Office. Neither of the latter two documents, insisted the officials, is a valid Schengen document and could be refused on discretionary grounds.
"It is a painful thing to happen to people like us. At the same time we take it as something positive. It's why we're doing it to challenge people like that" says Najibi who has got "discretionary leave to remain" in the UK. He goes on to add that "we will not give up and we will keep doing the work that we're doing and we will keep fighting. We're resilient refugees. It made us strong and patient about things".
The next production of "Pizza Shop Heroes" is on June 18 & 19 at Nottingham Playhouse
Sabo Kpade is a culture writer and regular contributor to Okay Africa, Guardian Newspapers Nigeria and Media Diversified.
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The 4B Staff answers questions on the immediate future of the Rangers.
Boone said Judge has a "pretty significant" oblique strain. He wouldn't give a definitive timetable about when Judge might return. Said the Yanks need to get through the next 2 weeks and evaluate where Judge is at that point.
From ESPN Stats and Info: Players who accounted for 66% of the Yankees' home runs in 2018 are injured and unavailable, and 62% of the runs scored.
Happy Easter to all ...on this day in 1987 1of the most magical games played in @Brewers history..Rob Deer & then Dale Sveum sent County Stadium into a frenzy. 12-0 after improbable comeback win vs Rangers. 32 years ago today.Still smile thinking about that sunny April afternoon.


Are Canadian life insurers prepared?
A recent survey we took of life actuaries in Canada revealed a sobering fact – only 9% believe the new IFRS standard for insurance contracts will improve financial statements and only 10% believe that the benefits of implementing the new standard will outweigh the cost.
Sobering, but honestly not surprising.
Insurance contract valuation varies widely around the world. Some areas use prescriptive, locked-in assumptions that IFRS adoption will justifiably phase out for the most part. But current methodology in Canada is already based on a fair-value approach using up-to-date assumptions that integrate liabilities with the assets supporting them. Companies are going to incur real costs for changes to systems and models, including additional resourcing and opportunity costs in deferring other strategic initiatives.
Considering that the large-scale objective of IFRS is basically to get the entire accounting world "on the same page," certain degree of upheaval is only natural. You might even call it necessary, despite the costs. And besides, costs can be controlled.
We expect the new standard to be published towards the end of 2016, at which point insurers' implementation plans and efforts will ramp up considerably. At the moment, our survey shows that companies' exhibit an average level of readiness across a range of requirements.
This is definitely a start.
Whether they are ready to implement them.
In terms of actuarial functions, besides valuation and financial reporting, survey respondents identified pricing and product development as an area of significant change, along with investment strategy and asset liability management. It's expected that implementation of the new standard will have medium-to-high impacts on actuaries and finance teams in most aspects of the reporting cycle, and a sizable majority of respondents also estimate implementation will require three (43%) to four or more (38%) years to complete – compared to International Accounting Standards Board's expectation of three years between the final release of the standard and the effective date of the guidance.
Many respondents also expect to increase their actuarial staffing levels to varying degrees as a result of the changes, with 24% still undecided. Given that Canadian insurers will all be implementing the standard at the same time, we anticipate stiff competition for resources. Companies should therefore be careful to build a resource component into their implementation plans.
Many respondents have established teams and have planned for a number of these activities. Roughly 50% will do a high-level assessment by the end of the year, while more detailed reviews of data, models and controls will likely extend into 2017. Fully 24% of respondents, however, are not at all clear on when they will establish a PMO or program management team.
With the scope and reach of this project, it is important that companies consider the initiative holistically and undertake well-structured planning exercises.
In terms of overall readiness, the results are fairly balanced, if not entirely encouraging. On average, respondents land somewhere in the middle of a 3-point scale where 1 is not ready at all, 2 is somewhat ready, and 3 is very ready indeed.
The same is true of companies' understanding of various key IFRS concepts and definitions, from transition rules on implementation and risk adjustment to variable fee-for-service approach and contractual service margin (CSM), plus others – an average of 2.1 out of 3, where 1 is very little understanding, 2 is basic, and 3 is in-depth.
Determining a methodology for setting discount rates.
Within this range, the industry is furthest along with determining the IFRS 9 adoption approach. Another couple of areas where there is good progress is determining what contracts are in-scope (29% have completed) and choosing a measurement model (19% have decided), which makes complete sense given that both of these tasks are pivotal to the rest of the project.
We also asked respondents to gauge the relative challenge level represented by various features of the new standard. These include both implementation challenges and conceptual challenges, which can even overlap, as with income statement preparation. Here, there will be changes required to general ledgers and reporting systems (implementation), and education of both internal and external stakeholders (conceptual) will be required.
As it happens, survey respondents consider the revised income statement preparation standard to be the most challenging, followed closely by transition approaches, risk adjustments and the CSM. Interaction with IFRS 9 and the setting of the discount rates are perceived as the least challenging, while treatment of participating products and the potential for increased volatility are seen as somewhat challenging.
When we distributed our survey in December, the International Accounting Standards Board was still deliberating technical issues. Given that this standard has been delayed a number of times, not only is it not a surprise that so few Canadian actuaries are enthusiastic about the benefits, it's also not surprising that they haven't moved all that far on it.
Ultimately, most respondents are simply looking for final guidance (90%) and a definitive timeline (71%) to move the project forward. A slim majority (57%) are keen for support from third-party software providers and 38% are watching for peer momentum.
For our part, we'll be looking for industry to spend the rest of 2016 building its understanding of methodologies and implications, especially in setting discount rates and risk adjustment calculations and disclosure. Assuming the final standard is issued by the end of the year, we'll also be looking for momentum to pick up in 2017.


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April Foolin': Debunking five common health myths
April Fools' Day brings its share of gags, but some health hoaxes best us year-round.
In honor of a day filled with practical jokes, scientists at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation are taking the air out of five myths as common as the Whoopee Cushion.
1. We should be taking 10,000 steps a day
In 1956, a Japanese company launched a pedometer with a name that translates to "10,000 step meter." A half-century later, the figure remains ingrained.
"Walking is wonderful for your health, but there's nothing magic about 10,000 steps," said OMRF President Stephen Prescott, M.D. Indeed, a 2019 study found that in older women, an increase from 2,700 to 4,500 steps a day correlated with a significantly reduced rate of premature death.
"The important lesson is that taking more steps is always better than fewer," said Prescott.
2. Being in the cold can give you a cold
For those whose parents insisted they bundle up or else get sick, OMRF immunologist Eliza Chakravarty, M.D., has news. "You will not catch a cold simply from being underdressed for chilly weather," she said. "You have to be exposed to a virus."
Although cold and flu cases peak in prevalence during the winter months, you're more likely to get sick indoors, where germs can easily pass from person to person.
3. Drink eight glasses of water a day
More than 75 years ago, the Food and Nutrition Board recommended people should shoot for consuming 2.5 liters, or about 85 oz., of water per day. But that blanket recommendation ignored one central piece of common sense: Different-sized people have different hydration needs.
Plus, said Prescott, "A lot of the water our bodies need is in vegetables, fruit, coffee and everything else we eat and drink." He recommends using common sense and letting thirst be your guide. "Your body will tell you when it needs water."
4. Hold the eggs
The idea that eggs and other high-cholesterol foods are dangerous is a long-held belief. But, said Prescott, "Unless you're in the small group of people who are very sensitive to dietary cholesterol, there's no evidence that eating high-cholesterol foods increases a person's risk of heart disease."
When it comes to controlling your blood cholesterol levels, it's saturated fats that need to be kept in check. "A diet high in red meat, butter and cheeses is much more concerning than one that includes an egg a day," said Prescott.
5. We only use 10% of our brains
The myth that we use just a tenth of our brains has roots as old as Oklahoma's statehood. In the more than one hundred years since, neuroscience has undergone dramatic advances.
"We know from brain imaging that no area of the brain is unused," said Prescott. "And logically, brain injuries tell us that damage to any part of the brain can have long-lasting and devastating results."
The falsehood is thought to have roots in encouraging people to dig into their own potential for self-improvement. The idea isn't without merit, said Prescott. "Staying mentally engaged as you age is critical. But there are no untapped brain cells to call on to do it."
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Most successful year yet for Elite Insurance Sevens Series
The profile of Rugby Sevens continues to grow, with the Rugby Sevens World Series attracting crowds in the tens of thousands across the globe and the sport being included in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
But for an elite level sport to succeed, it also needs an effective and prospering grass roots movement, which is where the Elite Insurance Sevens Series comes in. The tournaments encourage the development of Rugby Sevens at Under-13 level in clubs and schools across the East of England.
In 2014 over 40 schools took part across five counties. This year, the tournament doubled in size, with 86 schools taking part and over 1000 players involved. The success of the tournament allowed a sixth regional tournament to be added to the calendar for schools in Milton Keynes and the surrounding area.
2015 also saw the introduction of an Under-18s tournament and a tournament for local rugby clubs, both of which saw 14 teams take part.
Barbara Bock, Group Executive Officer at Elite Insurance, worked with the Saints Community department to help them gain funding for the tournament from Elite Insurance.
"We couldn't be happier. Bock told SaintsTV. "Not only have we doubled in size but we've also expanded into new territory and we're also now looking to go into different age groups. We're really proud of how the tournaments have been organised, how it's gone and the standard of rugby that was on show too.
"I take my hat off to everyone in the Saints Community department that has been involved with the tournaments. They have been very well organised and they have been very committed to the project so i'm really thankful for everything they have done."
Coaches from The Perse School, who were overall tournament winners, were full of praise for the way the tournament was run and the benefits that their students gained from taking part when they spoke to SaintsTV at the event.
"It's been a brilliant competition that was superbly led and organised aswell so we really appreciate the work that Northampton Saints and Elite Insurance do to put this tournament on. It's been our third year of entering now and it's always been a great chance for the guys to play some extra rugby. It's a brilliant ground, a great experience and an all round great day.
"Playing sevens adds a nice variety to their game, it really tests their skills. It's a short and sharp game where they have to think about their game and not just rely on the coaches shouting what to do from the touch lines. It's a really good game to pick up some skills and enjoy the flair side of rugby. The guys have really developed a lot throughout this tournament too."
One of the Saints' Elite Sponsors, Elite Insurance is dedicated to supporting youth rugby in the Eastern Counties and East Midlands. The Elite Insurance Sevens Series gives Under-13 players the opportunity to play a new Olympic sport, with separate tournaments for clubs and schools.
Elite Insurance has evolved rapidly to become one of Europe's leading insurers. A commitment to continual expansion and acquisition enables Elite to offer clients unrivalled expertise in many niche areas of insurance, delivering products quickly, conveniently and competitively.
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The Elite Insurance Sevens Series is the latest in the wide range of age group tournaments organised by Northampton Saints. Over the course of a season thousands of young rugby players in age groups ranging from Under-7s to Under-16s descend on Franklin's Gardens on first team match days, with trophies and medals handed out on the main pitch during the half-time interval of that day's Saints game.


Funeral Service for the late Anthony Carlyle Thompson Jr. "Tony" age 28 years of Jubilee Gardens will be held on Friday July 13th, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at Holy Cross Anglican Church, Highbury Park. Officiating will be Canon Norman Lightbourn and Fr. Dwight Rolle assisted by other ministers of the Clergy. Interment will follow Lakeview Memorial Gardens, John F. Kennedy Drive.
Left to cherish his memories are his mother: Kimberley E Cartwright; Father: Anthony Thompson Sr.; children: Rhanyi Hamilton Thompson, Shanyiah Thompson; grandmother: Lee Doris Duncombe; grandfather: Ross Cartwright; brothers: Javon, Christian & Codero Thompson, Kevin Armstrong; sister: Tonell Thompson; aunts: Nicole Richardson, Margaret Williams, Rudyann Cartwright, Verna Ellis, Shantel, Arlene and Connie Cartwright; uncles: Keith, Kevin, Kent, Kendal Cartwright, Jonathan Richardson, Harrison, Charles and Rev William Thompson; niece: Paige Armbrister; nephews: Javonte, Javon Jr and Carmelo Thompson, Kevin Armstrong; grand aunts: Jan, Angela and Bernadette Cartwright, Judith Rolle, Aniska and Daphanie Adderley, Theresa Moss; grand uncles: Eugene, Robert, Kevin, Craig Cartwright, Wellington Albury, Malcom Adderley; cousins:cJordyn, J'shaun, Jaelyn-Paige Richardson, Neil, Casey, Mistique Cartwright, Lovette Wilson, Kendice, Kentrel, Jayden, Kendra, Kendal, Khristyn Cartwright, Shavonia Archer, Yentell Moss, Jatoria, Paige Hanna, Alexis, Donnie, Natalia, Nyiesha Lisa Adderley, Monique and Jamie Albury, Michelle Knowles, Salomie, Leandra, Wellington Albury jr, Nettie, Ruth, Sam, Christopher Jr Bethel, Clyde, Sandy & Family, Dawnelle Conliffee, Dellareese symonette, Charlyene Adderley, Lloyd, Tracy Reid, Deanthia edgecome, Renee, Geer, Donny & Vaughan Adderley; god parents: Gaye Knowles, Bernadette & William Scott, Barbra Wallace, Vannie Knowles, Samual, Bookie, Inez Johnson, Lowell and Jennie Fernander, Venus Lonley.


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A panel discusses the science presented during Oral Abstract Session C.
The expression of endogenous retroviruses in tumors appears to be a major mechanism of immunogenicity and can predict responses to PD-1 blockade in clear-cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), according to a new study (Abstract 104). This may help explain the malignancy's responsiveness to immune checkpoint inhibition in spite of tumor characteristics, unlike some others that are similarly responsive.
"Increasing mutational burden is generally associated with increasing responses" to immune checkpoint inhibition, Shridar Ganesan, MD, PhD, of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, said during Oral Abstract Session C on biomarkers and inflammatory signatures on January 27. "However, there are some exceptions." These include malignancies such as Merkel cell carcinoma, as well as RCC.
With Merkel cell, it is understood that exogenous viruses play a role in its responsiveness. With RCC it was less clear, and Dr. Ganesan's group examined whether endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) may play a role in its response to immunotherapy. These viruses, he said, comprise between 5% and 8% of the human genome and represent an "ancient integration event." Almost all the retroviruses have mutations that disable key coding genes and are silenced epigenetically in most normal adult tissues. "They are essentially genomic fossils," Dr. Ganesan said.
There is some inappropriate expression of ERVs in some cancers, and abnormal ERV RNA can activate innate immunity signals. In particular, elevated expression of specific viruses ERV3.2 and ERVK.2 is seen in ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and colon adenocarcinoma, as well as in RCC. Dr. Ganesan noted that these are "relatively young retroviruses," with more recent integration into the human genome than various others.
The researchers investigated whether ERV expression correlated with evidence of immune infiltration and upregulation of checkpoint pathways. They did this with 66 annotated retroviruses and found differing levels of expression in various cancers; the strongest signal was in ccRCC.
They found that ERV expression can separate patients with ccRCC into three classes. Comparing high-expressing to low-expressing patients showed "quite striking" results, Dr. Ganesan said. High ERV expression was associated with increased expression of T-cell markers and immune checkpoint genes, including PD-1, CTLA-4, and LAG-3.
Next, they analyzed a cohort of 15 patients with metastatic ccRCC treated with a single-agent immune checkpoint inhibitor regimen who had either a partial response to the therapy or progressive disease. They measured the RNA expression of one retrovirus, ERV3.2, using quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction; two samples failed, leaving 13 for analysis. The expression of ERV3.2 was significantly higher among the responders to immune checkpoint inhibition than among the nonresponders (p < 0.05).
Dr. Ganesan concluded that expression of ERVs does correlate with immune activation and checkpoint pathway upregulation in ccRCC, as well as in several other solid tumor classes. The expression specifically of ERV3.2 appears to be associated with response to PD-1 blockade in ccRCC.
He noted that there are some genomic features that may make some cancers responsive and pointed out that there are other cancers that have relatively high expression of ERVs that are fairly unresponsive to immune checkpoint inhibition.
Dr. Cohen said that this research suggests the need for a change in approach to move the field forward.


The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) price continues its run north, having gained as much as 25% over the last three sessions.
There is a roadmap for a return to $600, with just a few small barriers in the way.
The Bitcoin Cash bulls are back, as the price is running towards its third consecutive session in the green. BCH/USD has jumped as much as 25% within the mentioned period, having now reversed the deep losses from 24th February. The price is now back to testing the 2019 high area, as the bulls had attempted late in February before being dealt a heavy blow. BCH used an ascending trend line as a launch pad for these recent gains, with big buying coming in after the price met with the support.
The above-noted ascending trend line has been in play since late January after the price printed a low for the year at $105. It has provided necessary comfort on several occasions since its formation. The current surge higher is the most significant move north observed since the December 2018 bull run. BCH/USD bulls will need greater momentum to carry the price through the supply zone, the $150-$160 range.
Given the current upside momentum with the bulls, eyes are on a retest of 2019 high printed in January. BCH/USD hit a high of $175 on 3rd January before the price continued on its path of cooling. The market bulls were very much exhausted after the explosive push north observed in December, which saw highs of $240. At the time of writing, BCH is attempting to break down the first noted barrier where the price faltered on 24th February.
If a breakthrough can be seen, then eyes will be on the $170-$180 range, where the price was consolidating at the start of the year. BCH/USD could then be free to run and retest the high at the back end of 2018; sellers are camped from $220-$240. There is stability in the bull move seen of late, with the assistance of the earlier noted trend line. A recent range-breakout also played a part in the most recent explosive jump.
Between 25th February to 13th March, BCH/USD was moving within an extremely narrow mundane trading range. The price was within consolidation mode after such an aggressive selloff triggered on 24th February. The range low was $122 with the high at $135; given the extent of time within this range, it was too surprising for such a breakout to have played out. Following a fast move higher, the price could be vulnerable to a potential pullback before a continuation north.
In summary, there are only a few barriers to note that are in the way of a stronger and more robust recovery for BCH/USD. There is an opportunity for the price to return quickly back up to the pre-November 2018 highs of $600. A breakdown of the following needs to be observed: $150-$160, $170-$180 and then $220-$240. If these barriers are taken out by the bulls, then the price could quickly double up to $400. There isn't much in the way of resistance between the $200 and $400 territories. Finally, a decent push back up to the $600 price region could quickly come into effect.


In my article, 11 Spiritual Truths You May Want to Remember, I listed 11 short spiritual truths. It received a very positive reaction, but some people wanted a little more information about what I meant. So I'm going to take each spiritual truth I listed and expand on it, each in its own article over the next 11 weeks.
Spiritual Truth #6: Don't give your power to anyone. You are the author of your own life. When you give someone else the pen, you give them the power to change your story. But you're the one who has to live it.
Are you living the life you consciously designed or are you following someone else's plan for you?
"An ocean?" she asked, raising her eyebrows.
"I could put a pretty sea turtle in the ocean maybe," she said, and picked up a green crayon.
"Yeah, no, I appreciate you trying to help me with my picture but, you see, it's just that…" she started.
He interrupted her, "Look, if you're not happy then just forget it. I don't know why I bothered trying to help you. Here's your stupid green crayon. Have fun making a stupid picture." The boy stormed off.
But the boy was gone. The girl felt bad. She had hurt his feelings. She stared at the picture of the shark for a long time. She really didn't like the violence of the scene. She tried to like it; he had gone to so much trouble and all. But try as she might, she just didn't resonate with the picture.
After a few minutes of trying to figure out what to do, she crumpled the picture of the shark and tossed it in the trash can. She got out a new piece of paper, picked up the green crayon, and with a smile on her face began drawing a meadow.
Who is drawing your picture for you? Do you like the scene they are creating for you? Take your crayons back. Draw your life the way YOU want it to be.


I'm sure this has been asked before. I just purchased my first reloading kit, Lee Deluxe kit, and need some help. I would like to know a good powder and grain to start with. Plus is it better to use the saftey primer or the auto primer?
I will be shooting my .270 with the Sierra 140g SBT using Remington cases(already shot through the gun) or is there another grain bullet to try in the Sierra SBT line. Maybe even a different brand altogether.
I'm not shooting a fancy BR type rifle just my Stevens 200. It already can shoot .75 in groups at 100 yrds. but I know it can, or should say I can do better with handloads I hope. I may want to try some local matches with it soon, if I do well or have fun then I will look into finding a different rifle.
The Lee hand priming tool is one of the best there is, and is very cost-effective for the money.
Now, I'm not gonna tell you anything else, until you can tell me WHY I said that. Did your Lee kit come with a manual? If not, you -really- need to blow a few bucks, and buy one. Or preferably two, so you can double-check them against each other.
These "recipes" can kill you if you screw them up.
before you take your new toy out of the box go buy a reloading manual. I prefer the Hornady, less confusing to me. Read the first half dozen chapters. Reloading is enjoyable enough but blowing a gun up is not fun. This stuff can kill you.
load a dummy with no primer and no powder, seat the bullet out as far as you can. Load it into the gun and close the bolt. Then remove it and measure the length of the cartridge, with calipers. From this you can tell the maximum length the cartridges can be before they are dangerous. Your bullets should not touch the rifling.
I first learned reloading reading Lyman and RCBS manuels. The RCBS reloading dies have very good step by step info, but thats not enough. You need to learn why you are doing what you do and why the order is important. You also need to learn about reading pressure problems before you blow up that pretty gun.
I would recommend reading at least two comprehensive loading manuels and studing them before you drop a single power charge.
Do it safely or not at all. This is serious stuff.
I would recommend reading at least two comprehensive loading manuals and studying them before you drop a single power charge.
Jim, Of course you are right on. It is a wonder that so many of us are still around.
Tantor, If you have a friend who reloads, get him to help you get started. I have always received good advice and help from Sierra's help line and it does not have to be their bullets.
I'm gonna jump on the "read a book(s)" bandwagon. Doesn't that kit come with a book? My current favorite is the Lyman 48th.
One hint. On Ebay you can sometimes get a load book that is one edition old for half price or less that will still have all the "intro to reloading" data. Also, as long as the .270 has been around, most of the load receipes would be good.
Reloading is a great hobby but you don't want to try to shortcut the learning curve. Once you've read your book(s), come back and we'll be glad to help you with your set-up and your technique.
One of the tips I've always given new reloaders is to never use a powder that a double load will fit in the case. I'd rather have a load that is a little dirty like Unique for pistols than use fast powders that can get you into trouble with a double charge. Read a good reloading book all the way through before you start. Also remember that reloading at maximum pressures is not worth it in terms of safety, accuracy, wear and tear, and what the bullet is doing at point of impact way down range.
If you have a buddy you wouldn't trust packing your parachute or doing the brakes on you car, don't listen to his reloading advice! :eek: Safety, safety, and then more safety!
Well, that parachute test eliminates all my friends.
The man who helped me get started smoked while loading and never loaded less or more than the maximum in the book for the first load. He was one of the best men I ever knew. The first thing that he did for me was to pour the powder from a case on the ground and light it with a match. He was showing me that it did not explode but just burned. This is not a dangerous hobby if you take care.
My suggestion for a new reloader is to get a good reloading manual and read it carefully and start loading as soon as possible. Load with a powder that almost fills the case with a maximum load and load a couple of grains lighter than the maximum and work up. Accuracy is more important than a few feet per second. If you miss a deer by a quarter of an inch you just missed your deer and probably won't see it again. If you hit the deer with a well placed shot, he won't know the difference in 50 feet per second.
Heh... Had a favorite gun shop a few years back - the folks who ran it had kids, and kids will get bored... Every so often Bubba would want to make sure that the boomstick he was buying was a "good 'un." So they'd pull a bullet (or cut a shotgun shell), and pop that primer. Yup. It'll go off!
Powder usually went in the trash.
Thanks for all of the replies. I just found out I was kinda screwed a week ago. Story: Bought the Lee Deluxe kit from a store in my hometown, Southern IN, got it out to put up today and it is not the right kit for me. I bought it to reload my .270 and this is more a pistol kit unless I want to buy the extras like another die and a different Auto disk powder measure. All together an extra $70. Plus there is no priming tool another $15-20. I would end up spending $200+ for what the Anniversary kit can do for my needs.
Has anyone dealt with Lee that could give some insight of how well customer service is. There web site says they will let you return it for merchandise credit if the store won't. Any sugestions??????
Call Lee, their excellent in service.
You've been given some very good advice. If your Internet savvy you can find allot of info on reloading. If you have any questions don't hesitate to pm or email.
Tantor, send me your address, and I'll try to find my old "Perfect" powder measure to send to you. They work fine with most powders, and better than most with longer sticks.
Thanks, everyone for the help. Chuck pm will be sent and thanks alot. That is the one that comes with the Anniversary kit and I like the ease of use.
Nice to see someone else from my hometown on here. You may know the place I bought my kit, Rajo's Guns on the West side.
is a must. Read it. Look for the powder burning rate charts. For your 270, you should look at powders with a burning rate close to H4831, IMR4831, AA3100. There are others, and some go through the measure easier, like the Reloader powders. As has been said, "it ain't exactly rocket science", but you must approach it in an organized, informed, methodical manner. I suggest you PM Oldtimer and pick his brain.
Others here are more than willing to address questions you have as they arise. Just be prudent and thoughtful.
And remember.....you cain't have too much powder stored up.
I took the advice of many experienced hand loaders and got myself a couple of manuals before I ever bought a press. I have loaded thousands of shotshells so safety and the general idea was already there, but the loading manuals cut my learning curve way down.
I live a hour and a half straight up Indiana Hwy 150 out of Louisville. If you want to...bring your loading gear and that .270 up with you and we'll work it out. Bring a video camera and tape the reloading process, etc.. We can shoot out to 600yds off of benches on my farm. If I can be of help, let me know.
Hi. I see this is a little old. But...... Lee is a great company. been using there stuff since 1986. Rifle-pistol same press.
To buy stuff go to Midwayusa.com and Sinclair. These people are great also.
I think the book method is good BUT,,,,,,,,,, take hovis up on his offer, having a mentor is the best thing to help you learn the why's and why nots, and the number one rules for me, read the data twice, never load from memory, and NEVER ever go above or outside the book's printed data!!!!!


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Q: connect-flash returning req.flash as undefined I am currently attempting build an app using connect-flash to hold data from one route to another using the session (or at least as I understand it).
The app in question works as expected on local, however once I deploy it, I get an error where the flash object comes back undefined.
I have stripped this down as much as possible. My app.js is as follows.
var express = require('express')
  , flash = require('connect-flash')
  , util = require('util');

var app = express();
app.configure(function() {
  app.set('views', __dirname + '/views');
  app.set('view engine', 'ejs');
  app.set('trust proxy', 1);
  app.use(express.logger());
  app.use(express.cookieParser('keyboard cat'));
  app.use(express.session({
      key: 'sid',
      cookie: { maxAge: 60000 }
  }));

  // Use connect-flash middleware.  This will add a `req.flash()` function to
  // all requests, matching the functionality offered in Express 2.x.

  app.use(flash());
  app.use(app.router);
});

app.get('/', function(req, res){
  res.render('index', { message: req.flash('info') }); //here I pass the flash object to the view
});

app.get('/scrape', function(req, res){
  req.flash('info', 'Hi there!')
  res.redirect('/');
});

app.get('/no-flash', function(req, res){
  res.redirect('/');
});

app.listen(process.env.PORT);

my only view has the following code.
<!DOCTYPE html>

        <title>Express 3.x Example for connect-flash</title>

Scrape |
No Flash

<% if (message) { %>

<%= message %>

<% } %>

This code is taken from the example given in the docs of connect-flash
I have a feeling there may be some extra configuration I need to do, any help much appreciated.
EDIT:
Strangely enough the req.flash seems to persist but its contents doesnt.
req.flash before the redirect console.logged gives:
: [Function: _flash]

And after the redirect it produces:
: [Function: _flash]

However the info flash object I set it to has the following behaviour.
Before:
[Hi there!]

And after:
: []

A: My first step to debug this would be to simply console.log(req) in localhost and in production and see if both environments have a flash property attached to the req.

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After a couple months of trying Google Chrome, I gave up.
1.) Every download... each and every download... starts in a default folder (My Documents/Downloads). When you navigate to a new folder to save something (like a picture or .PDF file), each time you have to re-navigate. It's annoying, but workable.
2.) Yahoo! mail stopped letting me reply to messages that were originally send in HTML format. I could hit reply, but not actually enter any text, even if I changed it to plain text. Since I'm still jobsurfing, this was a major FUBAR, and fatal.
It's also a new event in the last few days. I don't know what caused it, but I'm not going to spend time to figure it out.
I have now migrated to Firefox. I'll try that for a while.
My brother not only works for Google, but worked on Chrome and still is... do you mind if I pass this along?


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Sirotek je dítě, kterému zemřeli oba jeho rodiče.
Těmto dětem se říká úplný sirotek, někdy se lze setkat s termínem oboustranný sirotek - zvláště v soudní praxi.
Pokud dítěti zemře jen jeden rodič, pak se mu říká polosirotek, adekvátně také jednostranný sirotek.
Obecně se však označení polosirotek moc nepoužívá. Jednoduše se takovéto děti nazývají sirotci.
V sociální práci se lze setkat také s pojmem sociální sirotek. V takovém případě se jedná o dítě, jehož jeden nebo i druhý rodič jsou naživu, ale nechtějí se, nebo nemohou se, o dítě starat (například výkon trestu, ústavní léčba, děti odložené do baby boxů a pod.).

Postavení sirotků ve společnosti
V historii docházelo k nárůstům počtů sirotků vždy v období válek, kdy muži padli ve válce a ženy, vdovy, tak zůstávaly opuštěny s dětmi, sirotky. Péče o sirotky je a byla vždy projevem solidarity, soucítění a empatie. Napříč všemi lidskými pokoleními se nese mravní povinnosti se o tyto sociálně znevýhodněné spoluobčany, spolubratry, postarat.
Již staří Izraelité měli s ohledem na sirotky (a vdovy) nastavena pravidla kmenového společenství, která by sirotky chránila a zajišťovala jim přežití - viz Sirotci v Bibli. Sirotek je společností chápán jako slabý a bezbranný jedinec, který by jinak bez pomoci neměl nikde zastání, a který na pomyslném žebříčku nouze stojí velmi vysoko. Bez poskytnuté pomoci a ochrany by si každý k němu mohl cokoliv dovolit aniž by následovala odplata.

Sirotek a péče o něj
V českých krajích až do třicátých let 20. století, jak uvádí kroniky, bývalo zvykem mít na obci fond pro sirotky, ze kterého se platilo těm, kteří se sirotka ujali pokud neměl příbuzné. Platilo, že se každá obec starala o "svoje" sirotky. Nezřídka byli sirotci umisťování do sirotčinců, ve kterých platila přísná kázeň. Dnešní dětské domovy se spíše snaží nahradit rodinu a připravit sirotka na vstup do samostatného života.
Právní předpisy definují adopci, osvojení, trvalou pěstounskou péči a nově (od 2014) také pěstounskou péči na přechodnou dobu, dále upravují výši sirotčího důchodu, který je vyplácen do doby ukončení studií, podmínky péče o tyto děti.

Sirotci a SOS dětské vesničky
První SOS dětská vesnička pro sirotky byla postavena v letech 1968-1969 poblíž Doubí u Karlových Varů. O její vznik se zasloužil, projekt zrealizoval a prvním ředitelem vesničky v Doubí se stal písecký rodák Miloslav Ciboch (nar. 11. 5. 1925).
Smyslem SOS dětských vesniček bylo a je nahradit opuštěným dětem rodinu v prostředí, které se rodinnému co nejvíce podobá. Tomu odpovídal koncept samostatných domků tvořících malou vesničku. Každý domek obývá jedna náhradní maminka (nezřídka řádová sestra), která je za chod rodiny odpovědná a má všemožnou podporu ze strany vesničky. Vytváří se tak společenství náhradní rodiny, často z dětí -sourozenců- posbíraných z různých dětských domovů (v případě vícečetných rodin).
O situaci dnes a kde všude jsou další vesničky se lze dočíst na stránkách Sdružení SOS dětských vesniček.

Sirotci v Bibli
Sirotek, ať v jednotném či množném čísle, je v Písmu Svatém zmíněn celkem 36krát na různých místech a v různých souvislostech. Z toho 34krát ve Starém Zákoně a 2krát v Novém Zákoně, konkrétně v NZ ve verších Jan 14,18 a Jakub 1,27. Jako chování se k sirotku (sirotkům) je uváděno (kralický překlad), že "sirotka trápit nebudete..." 2.M.22,22; "nepřevrátíš soudu sirotku..." 5.Moj 24,17; "vysvobozuji sirotka..." Job 29,12; "Otec jest sirotků a obhájce vdov..." Žalm 68,6; ale i "buďtež děti jeho sirotci..." Žalm 109,9; "Hospodin sirotku a vdově pomáhá..." Žalm 146,9; "v tobě smilování nalézá sirotek.." Ozeáš 14,3.
Jasně zde vystupuje snaha sirotky chránit a pomáhat jim, neboli dát najevo, že Bůh sirotky miluje a střeží jako "oko v hlavě".
Lze se zde také setkat s pojmem "siroba" ve smyslu osiření - zůstat opuštěn, například ve verši 1.Samuelova 15,33.
Na roveň tak zde bývají sirotky stavěni vedle vdov - podobný případ osamění a nezaopatření.

Sirotci v literatuře a filmu
 Harry Potter od anglické spisovatelky Joanne Kathleen Rowlingové
 Tom Sawyer a Huckelberry Finn od spisovatele Marka Twaina
 postavy v baladě Kytice od Karla Jaromíra Erbena
 Sirotek lowoodský, kniha od spisovatelky Charlotte Brontëové
 Oliver Twist a David Copperfield od anglického spisovatele Charlese Dickense
 James Bond, knižní postava vytvořená Ianem Flemingem v roce 1953
 Bible, se na 36 místech zmiňuje o sirotcích (či sirotku). Podle Biblické konkordance, str.679 (II.revidované vydání z roku 1933 v Praze vydané)
 Pollyanna, postava děvčátka v románu Eleanor H.Porterové, dvakrát zfilmováno (1960, 2002)
FILM: Pollyanna 1960

Externí odkazy

 Sdružení SOS dětských vesniček

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Sociálně-právní ochrana dětí

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Vary User-Agent headers are important when you implement a web site that offers both desktop and mobile versions for its pages, and you decide which version of those pages to send to a user after detecting their user agent; we call this User-Agent Detection. You need to implement the Vary User-Agent header whenever you use User-Agent Detection. You do not need to implement this header if you have built your site using Responsive Web Design.
How Does User-Agent Detection Work?
Sites that use User-Agent Detection will see that string and send a different version of their web page to the user, one that is optimized for viewing on a smartphone sized device.
What is ISP Caching and why does that impact my mobile site?
ISPs routinely store copies of frequently requested web pages on their own web servers. If a new user comes along and requests a web page from your site (www.yourdomain.com), instead of passing that request on to your web server, they deliver the web page to you themselves. They do this because it helps speed up Internet access over their service. The problem is, if a smartphone requests a web page, the ISP may deliver the version they have in their cache, which may be the desktop version of the web page. This happens because your web server never sees the request, and your user-agent detection code never runs.
How does the Vary: User-Agent Header fix this problem?
Well, when the ISP sees the Vary: User-Agent Header, they will do one two things.
Keep multiple copies of your page in its cache, one for each user-agent.
Not deliver the page from the cache, but pass it on to your web server to service the request.
Either way, you are better off by using this header!
How do you implement the Vary: User-Agent Header?
Determine what platform your site runs on. How you implement the header differs if you run on WordPress, or on an Apache server, or your site is built on PHP, or some other platform.
And, if you are using WordPress, you should place this code in functions.php, which will be one of the files in the theme you have installed for WordPress on your site.
Upload this code to the appropriate place on your web server. By the way, credit is due to Patrick Sexton of FeedThebot for code examples used in this video.
Now, lastly, is there a downside to the Vary: User-Agent Header? Well yes. It will likely increase the load on your web servers, and potentially slow down your site performance. This is particularly true if you use a Content Delivery Network like Akamai. The reason is that there are thousands of different possible user agent headers, for example fastly.com identified more than 8,000 in one test, and this may be seen as way too many different pages for the CDN or ISP to cache. As a result, they may simply turn off caching for your site.