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Article Library / Annual Assessment
2013-2014 Annual Assessment
Part 1: Suggested Policy Directions, Integrated 'Net' Assessment
Suggested Policy Directions, 2013-2014
The Government of Israel
Selected Indicators of World Jewry, 2013-2014
2013-14 Integrated 'Net' Assessment
Current Status and Trends to Watch
Part 2: Five Dimensions of Jewish Well-being
2014 – A Strategic Crossroads
The Global Context
The Regional Context
The Iranian Challenge
The Palestinian Challenge
Implications for the Triangular Relationship: Jerusalem-Washington-the American Jewish Community
Part 3: Special Feature Articles
Crowd Sourced Genealogy and Direct-to-Consumer DNA Testing: Implications for the Jewish People
The State of Genealogical Research and Genetic Sciences
The Effect on Non-Jewish Populations
Tools Available for Jewish Genealogical Research
Sample Results
Implications for the Jewish People
How do these new tools affect connectedness of the Jewish people?
How do these developments influence the way Jewish identity is conceived?
The "world order", both the one that prevailed during the Cold War and that which characterized the years of American dominance following the Soviet Union's collapse, have been supplanted by a "world dis-order" that has yet to coalesce into a stable and functioning system. Alongside the rise of China and the increasingly assertive geopolitical challenge that Moscow still poses to Washington, an erosion of the international standing of the United States continues. Home to almost half the Jewish people who live there in unprecedented prosperity, U.S. friendship and support for Israel are critically important. The already-complex geopolitical arena familiar to us in the past has been further complicated by more recent trends that draw their force and direction from the various incarnations of the "Arab Spring," the American withdrawal from Iraq and Afghanistan, the economic crisis in the United States and Europe, and the continued rise of Asia. Professor Kishore Mahbubani of Singapore has predicted that we are only five years away from a historic milestone: for the first time in 200 years, a non-Western country – China – will become the world's largest economy in purchasing-power parity (PPP) terms. In this context, Mahbubani claims that: "The big question for our time… is this: is America ready to become number two?"1
The erosion of Washington's readiness to lead the free world (and to use its power to do so), to develop its international standing, and of the manner in which its power is perceived – as weakening – by those who provoke it, found expression in U.S. hesitance in the face of the aggressive steps taken by Russian President Putin during the Ukraine crisis. Putin was not willing to accept the possibility that Kiev would favor a Western orientation and escape from Russia's sphere of influence. He sent forces to the Crimean Peninsula (March 1, 2014) and initiated a quick referendum that transferred the peninsula to Russian sovereignty. Israel, it should be noted, did not feel the necessity to stand alongside the United States and did not join the 100 countries that declared Putin's move illegal at the UN General Assembly (March 27, 2014). (A similar incident occurred on June 29, 2014 when, contrary to the U.S. traditional position, Prime Minister Netanyahu declared that Israel supports the establishment of an independent Kurdish state.) The crisis is still in full force so it is too soon to assess how it will affect the Middle East. Various commentators believe that if Putin is not stopped in Ukraine, his appetite for broadening Russia's influence will be felt not only in its neighboring countries, but in the Middle East as well. Others claim that, in response to West-imposed sanctions on Russia, Putin may harden his positions on the Syrian crisis and be less ready to assist in the negotiations with Iran.
Accompanying the trend of the United States' diminishing international standing is another development that seriously threatens basic Israeli interests – the growing U.S. reluctance to be involved or present in the Middle East. Israel will be greatly affected not only by changes in the quality of its relationship with Washington, but also by a change in the United States' global standing. It is interesting to note that, according to a survey by the Pew Research Center (July 11, 2014), contrary to public opinion in Arab countries, 71% of Israelis have confidence in President Obama's ability to "do the right thing" in world affairs (in response to the same question, only 19% of Egyptians and 17% of Jordanians answered affirmatively).2 The perception taking root, that the United States – Israel's ally – is in the process of decline and of abandoning the Middle East, erodes Israel's deterrence capacity and the power associated with it.
Developments supporting the perception of diminishing American interest in the Middle East include the continuing economic crisis in the United States, drastic cuts in the Pentagon budget, Washington's pivot toward Asia and the rise of China, and the forecast that the United States will soon no longer be dependent on imported energy. (Technological developments in the field of energy will enable the United States to replace Saudi Arabia as the world's leading crude oil producer within a year, and by 2020 the United States will even become an energy exporter.)3
The continuing U.S. disengagement from Afghanistan (following the disengagement from Iraq) and its avoidance of military action in Syria, even though the "red line" concerning the Syrian regime's use of chemical weapons – set by President Obama himself – was violated, testify to an American desire to close the chapter of its active military involvement in the region. Many in the United States feel that this involvement, which exacted a heavy price – in blood and treasure – was a disappointment and failed to achieve its primary goals. This bitter feeling was reinforced by recent developments in Iraq, where Fallujah and parts of Ramadi fell to radical Islamic forces at the beginning of January 2014. Many American soldiers' lives were lost conquering these cities, and now it seems all for naught. The situation in Iraq continues to deteriorate with the impressive gains of the Sunni extremists working within the framework of the ISIS organization (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham – or the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL)), who conquered – without serious opposition – Iraq's second-largest city, Mosul (June 11, 2014) and extensive additional territory that place them not far from the capital, Baghdad. According to UN data, more than 5,500 Iraqis were killed during the first half of 2014.4 The United States and its allies face a difficult dilemma as to how to respond to this challenge, which makes a fiction of the central government in Iraq, erodes the last few achievements that still remain from the war against Saddam Hussein, and presents the West with a most extreme rival – ISIS – which controls more and more territory and which, according to most commentators, is significantly more dangerous and has much greater ambitions and capacities than Al Qaeda. ISIS seeks to erase the borders between Arab states in order to establish a united Islamic caliphate to be governed under the strict rules of early Islam. Jordan is preparing for the possibility that it will be marked as the extremist organization's next target, and Israel too has been forced to prepare for the possibility of a new and determined enemy on its borders. The threat ISIS poses led President Obama to deviate from his own policy and announce (June 21, 2014) that the United States would deploy 300 military advisers to assist the Iraqi army.
Polls show that 52% of Americans prefer that their country focus on domestic affairs and stop bothering with global affairs (this is the highest figure recorded on this issue in the 50 years since this question has been asked).5 Similarly, only 14% of Americans believe that military intervention is right answer to the crisis in Ukraine.6
This waning appetite for involvement in the Middle East is apparent just as the region is in the midst of a storm that requires a superpower's stabilizing influence. While many commentators reject the notion of " American decline," some also believe that the United States will not be able to disengage from the Middle East because of its potential to undermine global security, possibly igniting a nuclear war, and cause a global energy-economic crisis (even if the United States were no longer to depend on Middle Eastern oil, disruptions in the supply would likely undermine the global economy, which would, in turn, damage America's own).
Turmoil has characterized the Middle East since the outbreak of the "Arab Spring". The civil war in Syria and the crisis with Teheran test the implications of reduced U.S. involvement in the region. The regional upheaval has made the American task of preserving relations with key states in the Middle East even more difficult. Thus, during President Obama's visit to Saudi Arabia at the end of March 2014, serious disagreements emerged between the two countries, which have been allies for decades. Riyad's grievance centers on U.S. policy toward Iran, which it sees as too soft, on the lack of U.S. military support for the opposition forces fighting Assad, and on the coolness that Washington has shown to the al-Sisi regime in Egypt. Like other states in the region, Saudi Arabia fears that Washington's conduct in the Middle East may even signal its adoption of a new strategy whose aim is to create a regional balance of power in which Iran has a stabilizing role in halting radical Islam (at the expense of the United States long-term allies). It is still not clear whether the invitation for the Iranian foreign minister to visit Saudi Arabia is a sign of a new Saudi policy toward Iran (which could undermine the anti-Iranian alignment), or whether it is only a tactical maneuver. In announcing the invitation, the Saudi foreign minister explained (May 12, 2014): "Iran is a neighbor. We have relations with them and we will negotiate with them. We will talk to them."7
The complex and fluid situation in the Middle East is forcing the United States to chart its foreign policy while, before its eyes, weighty considerations are pulling in opposite directions. For example: Should it give up on its commitment to democracy and human rights and focus on strengthening its friendship with the Egypt's repressive regime in the interests of stability, whether real or virtual? Against this background, the messages coming out of Washington are perceived in the region as contradictory, and its grand pronouncements as not necessarily being accompanied by the practical actions that should be inferred from them. President Obama made clear in his State of the Union address that he would not send his forces to dangerous combat zones unless absolutely necessary: "But I will not send our troops into harm's way unless it is truly necessary; nor will I allow and daughters to be mired in open-ended conflicts."8 National Security Advisor Susan Rice explained that President Obama, in his second term, will follow a more modest approach in the Middle East and will not allow the region to dominate his foreign policy as it did those of his predecessors.9 Secretary of State John Kerry presented the opposite approach at the World Economic Forum in Davos, in which he labeled claims that the United States is disengaging from the Middle East "a myth": "We are entering an era of American diplomatic engagement that is as broad and as deep as at any time in history… The most bewildering version of this disengagement myth is about a supposed retreat by the United States from the Middle East."10 It is appropriate to ask: Which of the two describes U.S. Middle East policy more accurately?


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Avilla és una població dels Estats Units a l'estat d'Indiana. Segons el cens del 2000 tenia una població de 2.049 habitants.

Demografia
Segons el cens del 2000, Avilla tenia 2.049 habitants, 780 habitatges, i 520 famílies. La densitat de població era de 577,5 habitants per km².

Dels 780 habitatges en un 35,4% hi vivien nens de menys de 18 anys, en un 53,6% hi vivien parelles casades, en un 8,6% dones solteres, i en un 33,3% no eren unitats familiars. En el 28,1% dels habitatges hi vivien persones soles l'11% de les quals corresponia a persones de 65 anys o més que vivien soles. El nombre mitjà de persones vivint en cada habitatge era de 2,45 i el nombre mitjà de persones que vivien en cada família era de 2,98.

Per edats la població es repartia de la següent manera: un 26,4% tenia menys de 18 anys, un 8,6% entre 18 i 24, un 32,2% entre 25 i 44, un 15,4% de 45 a 60 i un 17,5% 65 anys o més.

L'edat mediana era de 33 anys. Per cada 100 dones de 18 o més anys hi havia 88,9 homes.

La renda mediana per habitatge era de 42.014 $ i la renda mediana per família de 48.800 $. Els homes tenien una renda mediana de 36.773 $ mentre que les dones 22.250 $. La renda per capita de la població era de 17.591 $. Entorn del 3% de les famílies i el 5,7% de la població estaven per davall del llindar de pobresa.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

Referències

Pobles d'Indiana

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The much-discussed Bibliographic Framework Initiative data model is under development, and institutions have already begun testing. Its goal is to increase the flexibility, visibility and discoverability of all resources. This paper explores research & development activities in international collaboration with over 12 institutions, analysing the implications and challenges, e.g., the development of entity identification procedures. Ultimately, the availability of collection data to a wider audience ensures the safeguarding of cultural heritage. Feedback from the international library community is discussed, problems highlighted and evidence upon which to resolve them is provided. The model embraces innovation in technology and knowledge representation.


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Proxies is a 1921 American silent drama film feature produced by Cosmopolitan Productions and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It was directed by George D. Baker and starred Norman Kerry.

Plot
As described in a film publication summary, Carlotta Darley (Dean) is engaged to Homer Carleton (Crosby), but regrets that Homer is not as tall and handsome as the butler Peter (Kerry). Her father Christopher Darley (Tooker) was aware that Peter was a former crook but believes that he has reformed. Clare Conway (Keefe), the household maid, is in love with Peter and jealous of Carlotta's admiration of him. A reception is in progress when John Stover (Everton) arrives with a paper that will bring about the Darleys' financial ruin. Peter arranges to have John brought into the reception room, then holds up the guests to secure the paper and save his employer. Peter and Clare then escape together.

Cast
Norman Kerry as Peter Mendoza
Zena Keefe as Clare Conway
Raye Dean as Carlotta Darley
Jack Crosby as Homer Carleton
Paul Everton as John Stover
William H. Tooker as Christopher Darley
Mrs. Schaffer as Mrs. Darley
Robert Broderick as Detective Linton

Preservation status
A copy of Proxies is preserved at the Library of Congress.

References

External links

Film still at silenthollywood.com

1921 films
Films directed by George D. Baker
Films based on short fiction
Paramount Pictures films
1921 crime drama films
American crime drama films
American black-and-white films
American silent feature films
1921 drama films
1920s American films
Silent American drama films
1920s English-language films


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FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to Azeliragon for Glioblastoma
Hayley Virgil
Azeliragon was first evaluated in a group of patients with Alzheimer's disease prior to being assessed in patients with glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive brain tumor.
The FDA granted oral azeliragon orphan drug designation to treat patients with glioblastoma, according to a press release from Cantex Pharmaceuticals.1
"Receiving FDA orphan drug status for azeliragon highlights the significant unmet need for novel treatment options for patients with glioblastoma, the most common and lethal primary brain cancer," Stephen G. Marcus, MD, CEO of Cantex, said in a press release.
The oral small molecule was administered once daily. Azeliragon is an inhibitor of advanced glycation end products—also known as RAGE—and interacts with specific ligands such as HMGB1 and S100 proteins within the tumor microenvironment.
Preventing the RAGE interaction using the ligands allows azeliragon to inhibit glioblastoma and potentially overcome resistance mechanisms.
The agent was originally evaluated in over 2000 patients with Alzheimer's disease who were treated for up to 18 months at a time. This highlighted azeliragon's tolerability.
One such phase 2 trial indicated that patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease who were treated with azeliragon for 18 months experienced a change in baseline to end point for ADAS-cog, a test assessing whether dementia is present and how it has progressed, equaling 3.1 points; the investigators reported that this demonstrated favorability of azeliragon.2 In particular, patients with mild disease experienced a change in ADAS-cog of 4 points.
When administered at a dose of 5 mg per day, azeliragon yielded a delay in cognitive deterioration of 7 points from baseline (P = .0149).
Azeliragon is also being evaluated in other major types of cancer wherein RAGE has been implicated in progression and complications of treatment. Additionally, the agent is being evaluated in combination with chemoradiotherapy as a treatment for newly diagnosed glioblastoma in a phase 1/2 study (NCT05635734).
Azeliragon will be evaluated at several dose levels—5 mg, 10 mg, and 20 mg. Involved field radiation therapy and chemotherapy agent temozolomide including fractionated focal irradiation in 2 Gy daily fractions for 5 days, lasting 6 weeks will also be administered. Concomitant temozolomide will also be administered daily at 75 mg/m2 7 days per week from the first to the last day of radiotherapy and 6 cycles at 150 mg/m2 to 200 mg/m2 per day for 5 days during every 28-day cycle.
The trial has an estimated enrollment of 18 patients. The primary outcome of the trial is to determine a recommended phase 2/3 dose, as well as observe safety, disease control rate, progression-free survival, and overall survival.
Cantex Pharmaceuticals receives FDA orphan drug designation for azeliragon for the treatment of glioblastoma. News release. Cantex Pharmaceuticals. January 9, 2023. Accessed January 12, 2023. https://bit.ly/3irQIPP
Burnstein AH, Sabbagh M, Andrews, et al. Development of azeliragon, an oral small molecule antagonist of the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts, for the potential slowing of loss of cognition in mild Alzheimer's disease. J Prev Alzheimers Dis. 2018;5(2):149-154. doi:10.14283/jpad.2018.18.
Tovorafenib Yields 'Encouraging' Responses in Recurrent/Progressive Pediatric Glioma
Non-Invasive Blood Test for Brain Cancer Acquires Breakthrough Device Designation From FDA
FDA Decides Not to Approve 131I-Omburtamab for Neuroblastoma With CNS/Leptomeningeal Metastases

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Cyrenean archaeologists recently made a startling discovery. Previously, it was assumed that Planet Cyrene had only been spotted a few years prior after the discovery of the Entropia Universe.
Of course, people had been speculating about the ancient Egyptians being able to travel through space or having been in touch with extra-terrestrial life-forms for thousands of years, but no conclusive proof ever had been presented, until now.
This made scientists have to rethink their entire system of accepted values. If the Egyptians knew Cyrene, chances are there are more symbols out there. And this is where YOU step in.


In this chapter you will learn the meaning of Doker. It will introduce you to the definition of Docker, how it works and all the terminology you will require, such as containers or images and of course, docker files.
Docker was initially a side project developed at dotCloud which is a Platform-as-a- Service type of company similar to Heroku. The way that this business development is a chapter on its own.
Many believe that Docker is a similar virtualization instrument to VMWare or even VirtualBox. On the other hand, people think that it's similar to a VM manager that could help you manage Vagrant, a Virtual Machine. It was also confused with management configuration tools such as Puupet, Chef or even Ansible. Also, around the term of Docker, there have been mentioned other systems such as Go, Cgroups, LXC or Libvrit.
The important aspect is that Docker is not comparable to any other tool available on the market as it is a category on its own.
Docker represents an open type of platform made for developers and sysadmins in order to build, deliver and run the applications that are distributed.
This definition is not a clear one for someone that is new ai the Docker system but to make it clearer, Docker is a different option to running and developing software systems.
Docker can be separated in two big pieces such as: The Docker Engine that represents a Docker binary that runs on a local machine and also on servers and simply makes the software run. The other part is the Docker Hub, a website and also cloud service that has a purpose in sharing easier all the images on a docker.
In order to deploy the software towards the server, the spectrum reveals that here are two ways: Manual configuration with CM tools that is less portable with minimal overhead and Traditional VMS that it's more portable and shows lots of overhead.
application and when the process is finished it will be configured just the way that you desire, but this process must be repeated if the server is changed.
The next type of command is the Configuration Management (CM) with tools that include Chef, Ansible and also Puppet. It was the top alternative for server configuration in the last few years. This will require additional codes in order to configure one CM tool besides the software application.
with the specified command. This makes the process a lot easier as you don't have to do it manually.
At the Virtual Machines (the VMs), the traditional way represents a very portable solution for software deploy, but the downside it the overhead. Most of theorganizations choose the Amazon machine images and the cloud would run on the Amazon Web Services (also known as AWS). This represents a wonderful solution to software configuration while building a pipeline and developing the machine in order to act the way it's supposed to act. On the other hand, the Amazon Machine Images are filled with virtual appliance exports. Because they are big and this will determine the appliances to take a longer time to be built and to be able to move around.
Docker takes an important place in the part of Virtual Machine isolations with a less expensive computing cost.
Most of the work is hard to understand, for example the images, the docker files or the containers. The best way to learn everything about them is to keep using and exercising on the Docker System.
At first, Docker will seem a very difficult system to understand and use, but after trying and using it you'll see that it's a lot more usable than you ever thought. But to help you a lot more, here are some of the most important vocabulary elements from Docker.
The containers represent what the application uses to run in. It can be on your local machine development or it can also be on a server in a cloud. A container illustrates how you run the software in Docker.
The easiest way to start a container is by using the command: docker run [ OPTIONS ] IMAGE [ COMMAND ] [ ARGUMENT ].
In the given example, the image fullbox is running and the command echo "good evening" is provided. At the time when the Docker will receive the command, it will get started with a container that will be based on the image, give it the command and it will do everything it needs from there on. As a result it will deliver the line "good evening".
How will the database's contents be saved while using containers?
When running a database for a website, it will require a Docker container that will run this database and another one to store the data but it does not do anything to the database operations. This way you separate the docker to make everything easier and to be able to move everything around. Most of the time the containers are made off the same image but the data container will provide more flexibility.
In a docker image you may observe a apt- get clean type command, followed by chown commands and directories making. Images represent the way the container is built.
The Dockerfiles are also named Docker builder. They represent a series of simple commands used to build an image a lot faster and could be considered a replacement of a Configuration Management script. It will be able to run different commands and configure the servers needed and also the processes.
This will be a great help in running the saved state of the source code. The docker will do the same thing, but for the infrastructure.
How is People Using Docker?
Fig represents a well-known open source project and it's a utility that facilitates multiple Docker users at once. It is an ideal program for development environments. The world wide web assistance is the personalized software value which you'd be running as part of your net iPhone app, plus the repository assistance is a Postgres repository, and you also won't mount Postgres in your notebook computer for this.
people operate on generation or even in your advancement natural environment.
Dokku represents a Docker specific like a mini Heroku, but with little to no effort and with less than 100 lines of bash.
Managing those demonstration machines happens to be quite a job to the systems group, more the less the particular machines won't past eternally. Thus, when you're in a business that will rewrite upwards demonstration machines a whole lot, possibly employing one of those available supplier initiatives to build ones internal PaaS would be a good answer.
build pipeline could shift more speedily.
standing on your local development atmosphere appliance, there's likely any Docker venture out there that may help you make this happen. We'll see more equivalent assignments since Docker retains permeating the industry.
One of the reasons people are using Docker is for creating an environment that mirrors the running of the production. It's better to use the Docker on a local development when the production is in the same container where the deployment is.
Even when you're utilizing something such as the Django server or even Flask dev server, it's simple to receive things that are working, because you shouldn't be worried about no matter if your cache can be sent in place, or even if you use Nginx or even invert proxy isn't operating. It's more desirable if you use Fig, considering that you may get every one of these components operating on your own local advancement unit.


This page displays sold house prices for The Crest in Telford.
The Crest in Old Park, Telford consists predominantly of detached houses. Properties on The Crest typically have values around £250,000 - £350,000, but larger detached houses can command upwards of £350,000.
Map showing The Crest in Telford.


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Q: io.micrometer @Timed not emitting metrics for @Override method in Java and Springboot App. Tried registering TimedAspect manually I am trying to capture the metrics for an override method in Java / Springboot. Below is the snippet
@Override
@Timed(value = "processor_timer", histogram = true)
public void preProcess(byte[] key, byte[] event, Headers headers) {
      super.preProcess(key, event, headers);
}

I have added this configuration as well still timer not working for the override method
import io.micrometer.core.aop.TimedAspect;
import io.micrometer.core.instrument.MeterRegistry;
import org.springframework.boot.actuate.autoconfigure.metrics.MeterRegistryCustomizer;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Bean;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.Configuration;
import org.springframework.context.annotation.EnableAspectJAutoProxy;

@Configuration
@EnableAspectJAutoProxy
public class MetricsConfig {

    @Bean
    TimedAspect timedAspect(MeterRegistry registry) {
        return new TimedAspect(registry);

    }

}

Springboot Version
  <parent>
    <groupId>org.springframework.boot</groupId>
    <artifactId>spring-boot-starter-parent</artifactId>
    <version>2.2.4.RELEASE</version>
    <relativePath /> <!-- lookup parent from repository -->
  </parent>

I am calling the preProcess like this
@Slf4j
public abstract class Processor<T> {

    private static final String TIME_HEADER_KEY = "time";
    private static final String ERRORS_HEADER_KEY = "errors";
    String topic;

    public EventProcessor(String topic,) {
        this.topic = topic;
    }

    @Timed(value = "parent_preprocess_event", histogram = true)
    public void preProcess(byte[] key, byte[] event, Headers headers) {
           log.info("Inside parent preProcess");
           T message = extractMessage(event);
           //some business logic

        }

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One mum says: "What a great idea! This game introduces your children/teens to real life money situations helping to educate them in a fun and practical way. The recommened age is 10 year but we played it with my 7 year old who wwe did help with some maths. What I loved about it was it brought real life situations and helped create discussions and learning moments as a family. I was in my 20's when I even dealt with some of these situations and didnt really consider saving money or comparing untill olde. Hopefully by introducing these life scenarios at an earlier age children can feel confident and empowered as thet grown into young adults and start to manage their own money. Great game to be played as a family or in a group, social club or school or community setting. Thoroughly recommend." From Amazon – https://www.amazon.co.uk/bMoneywize/dp/B07L9H2GWW#productDetails
Want to buy now: on amazon
Another mum says: "This is a great game that every member of the family can enjoy. My kids 11 & 7 both enjoy right from the first day they played it. Apart from the fact that it teaches about money spending, saving and consequences of whatever you choose to do with your money, it also teaches them maths as they have to do some calculations during the game. Simply awesome. You won't regret getting it."
Another mum says: "Great for my daughter who struggles with maths – a fun way to learn and understand the point of maths."
We aim to help people by re-introducing maths and budgeting in a new, unique and engaging way that is appealing to both adults and children, helping to facilitate the complicated questions and concepts that come along with money saving. We believe that if we start teaching these concepts earlier, the next generation will be more spend savvy.
The bMoneywize game provides an innovative approach to "Financial education which is now part of the curriculum for secondary schools in England. Intervention at an early age are most effective, either in terms of improving attainment or improving children's ability to manage money later in life." Education Endowment Foundation and Money Advice
High on the Education Department agenda is the inclusion of Financial literacy and Maths in the school curriculum – particularly PHSE. The money game presents a fun, engaging and interactive way to introduce new ideas and change money habits, enhance exam results in the mentioned subjects also equip children with leadership and decision making skills. Game features real life scenarios that encourage calculations, discussions and reasoning.
"Road test one (my family) was very successful. My 10 year old and (advanced) 7 year old rated it 9 and 9.5 out of 10 for informativeness and for fun respectively. I found it intuitive….Otherwise very happy with it."Mike Pavitt LLB
bMoneywize game
Why a money and maths board game?
We aim to help people by re-introducing maths and budgetting in a new, unique and engaging way that is appealing to both adults and children, helping to facilitate the complicated questions and concepts that come along with money saving. We believe that if we start teaching these concepts earlier, the next generation will be more spend savvy.
We have developed a money board game. It is a fun, interactive and innovative way to address low financial literacy, poor numeracy, low educational attainment and engagement with Maths! The game requires those playing to make decisions about financial priorities whilst exposing them to the financial implications of real-life situations. We also plan to run a teaching programme with prompts and presentations on the subject area.
People who will benefit:
We are targeting these sessions at groups of 10 young people (at a time) aged 10 –17 years. There will be scope for some members of these groups to be supported to become peer leaders to other young people in matters relating to money management and to be involved in the design and development the game.


Banksy has released his official holiday card. Rather than mailing them, the street artist sent his season's greetings on the side of a South Wales garage. The double-sided mural uses a small child catching what looks like snowflakes to draw attention to Port Talbot's ongoing dust problem.


Only apply pesticides that are both registered for use on your crop in Canada and won't create trade concerns. Talk to your grain buyer to ensure the products you are using are acceptable to both domestic and export customers.
Unlike many products, applying pre-harvest glyphosate too early (e.g. when seed moisture content is 30% or above) can result in higher than acceptable residue levels.
See the provincial Guides to Crop Protection for more information and use our Spray to Swatch Interval Calculator for more info.
Plant clean seed and assess the benefits of a seed treatment in high risk areas to improve the crop stand.
Visit our fusarium page to learn more about the best practices to manage the disease and to reduce the presence of FHB on seed.
Never use malathion to prepare canola for storage or to treat bins used to store canola. Its residue can linger for months, so choose your canola storage bin carefully.


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Pied Imperial Pigeon / Ducula bicolor, Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
The Pied Imperial Pigeon (or Arboreal Dove; or Nutmeg, Torresian Imperial, or Torres Strait Pigeon; Ducula bicolor) is found in forest, woodland, mangrove, plantations and scrub in Southeast Asia, ranging from Myanmar and Thailand south to Java and east to the Philippines and the Bird's Head Peninsula in New Guinea. Photographed in Bloedel Conservatory, Queen Elizabeth Park, 4600 Cambie St, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Bloedel Conservatory is a domed lush paradise where you can experience the colors and scents of the tropics year-round, within Queen Elizabeth Park, atop the City of Vancouver's highest point, Little Mountain (501 feet). In Bloedel Conservatory, more than 200 free-flying exotic birds, 500 exotic plants and flowers thrive within a temperature-controlled environment. A donation from Prentice Bloedel built the domed structure, which was dedicated in 1969 "to a better appreciation and understanding of the world of plants," and is jointly operated by Vancouver Park Board and VanDusen Botanical Garden Association. A former rock quarry has been converted into beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park with flower gardens, public art, grassy knolls.
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Bedtime routines play such an important role in your family getting a good night's sleep. For kids, a calming and consistent bedtime routine can help settle them down for sleep, cue the release of melatonin (the sleep-inducing hormone), and even help keep your toddler in his bed instead of yours during the night. While bedtime routines will be different with each child, the goal is always the same – making sure our little one is rested, relaxed, and ready for sleep. Studies show that when our kids have a more consistent bedtime routine, they fall asleep easier, sleep better throughout the night, and even display better behaviour throughout the day.
It's simple really: A good night's sleep starts at bedtime.
But life gets busy. Often, our days turn into a blur and life's distractions mean fewer times to connect and bond with our families. Bedtime for our kids turns into more of a finish line with parents everywhere making a mad dash. But what if I told you that instead, it could be the part of your day where you can slow down and build that necessary attachment with your child? What if I told you this could be done while also promoting comfortable sleep for your entire family? It's all true!
Even though some nights I just need to punch my "mom time clock" and be done for the day, bedtime is an important time in my home and it's a consistent routine that I started when my kids were just babies. I bring our bedtime routine back to the basics: communication, touch, and simply being present in the moment. Including bath time in their bedtime routine is a perfect opportunity to practice these steps.
What is a proper bedtime routine?
It's time to bring back bedtime for your family and the great thing about a consistent and calming bedtime routine is that it can be started at any age, even as young as 1 month old.
Well-established sleep habits and healthy sleep help to achieve the best cognitive ability for our kids. Having them be well-rested helps to prepare their brains to learn but also helps to cement in new information, consolidate memories, and promote better attention. Proper sleep also helps to keep our kids safe since sleep loss can impact fine motor skills. An overtired child can have difficulty with even the simplest skills, like crawling, walking, running, and climbing. In addition, children who are tired can be more hyperactive, irritable, and their immune system will have more trouble fighting off illnesses.
Infant massage. This can be such a bonding moment between parent and baby and even big kids can benefit from skin to skin contact to calm and soothe before bed. Cetaphil Baby Moisturizing Oil can also help to lock in the moisture and soothe dry skin right after bath time.
Potty time or diaper change.
Read a story or create your own.
Sing some gentle bedtime songs. I made up my own with my daughter and we still sing it each night.
Incorporate some visual bedtime cues like a bedtime routine chart or a toddler clock.
A lot of kisses and cuddles.
And the perfect bedtime routine for your family will always end with sweet sleep.
Remember to also include a short nap time routine before your little one settles down for their naps throughout the day. It will be shorter than your bedtime routine but will also help prepare them for sleep and allow for longer naps. Something you want and your baby needs.
Incorporating a consistent bedtime routine for your baby is going to help set him up for sleep success and promote healthy sleep — a skill that he will have for the rest of his life.
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Barefoot in Washington Square Park
By Ted
nycparks.org
On May 25, 1967, the film Barefoot in the Park, based on the Neil Simon play, was released. It's fun to watch this film now, to see how some things have changed, and some have not.
The first scene is of our happy newlywed couple riding in a horse-drawn carriage in Central Park. But 'Barefoot in the Park' is not about being barefoot in Central Park;" while Jane Fonda and Robert Redford are honeymooning at the Plaza Hotel, the film then moves to their new apartment in Greenwich Village.
And it's their trials and tribulations as newlyweds, as young people trying to make it in New York without much money, as new residents of Greenwich Village dealing with some of the colorful characters of the time, and as a freespirited wife trying to make peace with a more buttoned-up husband who would never go "barefoot in the park," that the film so entertainingly documents.
Which is not to say the film is all historical accuracy. For instance, in the film, the couple supposedly lives at 49 West 10th Street, but the street Jane Fonda is walking on [7:40 into the film] is actually Waverly Place, near Sixth Avenue.
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When Robert Redford returns home from his job, he gets out of a cab, and the awning of the Hotel Earle Bar & Restaurant [103 Waverly Place, corner of MacDougal] is seen in the background along with a glimpse of Washington Square Park [16:00], not West 10th Street as the film claims. Built in 1902 as a residential hotel and named for its original owner, Earle S. L'Amoureux, the Hotel Earle was a haven for writers and artists (Dylan Thomas stayed there.) It was re-named the Washington Square Hotel in 1986 (credit for spotting many of these inconsistencies goes to my colleague, Amanda).
Fonda and Redford go on to talk about how expensive their little apartment is, at $125 a month rent, so they decide to lie to their parents and tell them that the rent is only $75.63. Of course the joke to the non-New York audience is that the apartment is so tiny, but many New Yorkers, even today, would be thrilled with an apartment this size. And the running joke about the 5th floor walk-up may be lost on those of us for whom it was a way of life. But the story line about the building being occupied by an assortment of colorful characters nevertheless rings true today, much as it did almost fifty years ago, and likely fifty years before that.
It's great to see scenes in the film that take place in locations that look much the same today. The horse-drawn carriage in Central Park scene could have been filmed yesterday, except for the telltale cars that drive by – a Corvair, even. And while Washington Square Park has undergone two major renovations since then, the basic elements we see today are still there — benches, trees, monumental arch, etc.; Washington Square Park is still recognizable 46 years later.
There are also scenes filmed on lower Fifth Avenue, on the blocks just above Washington Square Park. Once again, except for the vehicles (especially the M5 bus! – the old yellow and green one, I think), the buildings look much as they do today.
One response to "Barefoot in Washington Square Park"
Paul Rontanini says:
I was 4 years old with my 2 year old brother and Aunt and 2 year old cousin in the park just west of the Arch in a sandbox. The producers were about to shoot the scene where Redford runs thru the park. They made us move because we were having too much fun. Soclose to stardom 😉


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HomeNewsXiaomi MAE136, MBE6A5 spotted with 4000mAh battery and 13MP camera
Xiaomi MAE136, MBE6A5 spotted with 4000mAh battery and 13MP camera
By rishi-chawla
It is expected that both the devices will be launched in China first.
Two new unannounced Xiaomi smartphones with model number MAE136 and MBE6A5 has been spotted on TENNA, a Chinese certification website. The listing not only revealed the key specifications of the phones, it also carries the images of the devices as well.
As per TENNA listing, the Xiaomi MAE136 will feature a 5-inch HD display with a resolution of 720×1280 pixels. It will be powered by a 1.4GHz octa-core processor, along with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. The smartphone will also have an option to expand the memory up to 128GB via microSD card. The smartphone will run on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow operating system and is backed up by a 4000mAh battery.
On the camera front, the MAE136 smartphone will sport a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. The smartphone will also have a fingerprint scanner which will be placed on its back panel. Besides, the smartphone offers Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, a microUSB port, Gravity sensor, Distance sensor, and Light sensor. The handset measures 139.24 × 69.94 × 8.65 mm and weighs 150 grams. Further, as per listing, the phone will be available in Gold, Rose gold, Matte black, and Dark Grey colour options.
On the other hand, the Xiaomi MBE6A5 will feature a 5.5-inch full HD display with a resolution of 1920×1080 pixels. It will be powered by a 2.0GHz Deca-core processor, along with 3GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage. The smartphone will also have an option to expand the memory up to 32GB via microSD card. The smartphone will run on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system and is backed up by a 4000mAh battery.
On the camera front, the MBE6A5 smartphone will sport a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED Flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera for selfies and video chats. The smartphone will also have a fingerprint scanner which will be placed on its back panel. Besides, the smartphone offers Dual SIM, 4G LTE, WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, a microUSB port, Gravity sensor, Distance sensor, and Light sensor. The handset measures 151 x 76 x 8.35 mm and weighs 170 grams. Further, as per listing, the phone will be available in Gold and Silver grey colour options.
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EcoAlert: Pakistan's Floods Worse in Recorded History: 20 Million Affected
Posted on Aug 17, 2010 in Uncategorized
Pakistan's floods, which began more than two weeks ago in the mountainous northwest, are the worst in recorded history. Some 20 million people and 160,000 sq km of land – about 1/5 of the country – have been affected by the disaster. The United Nations has now estimated that Pakistan will need billions of dollars to recover – further straining a country already dependent on foreign aid to prop up its economy and back its war against Islamist militants. Over 60,000 troops are involved in flood relief operations trying to assist nearly 20 million people who are now affected by the flooding.
Europe's "water satellite" has provided a different perspective on the floods in Pakistan. The Smos spacecraft senses the wetness of soils, and its unique instrument has detailed how the earth became saturated in the monsoon rains. Data from the European Space Agency's new Smos satellite has been processed to make a series of maps. They show the ground getting progressively wetter, indicated by the shift from warmer (yellow/orange) to cooler (blue/grey) colours. The consistent blue in the south reflects the naturally wetter landscape that surrounds the Indus River where it enters the Arabian Sea.
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Local Options for PSB site include public market, housing and green space
Options for PSB site include public market, housing and green space
By: Jessica Botelho-Urbanski Posted: 2:53 PM CDT Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 Last Modified: 9:21 PM CDT Wednesday, Mar. 21, 2018 | Updates
CentreVenture has revealed mixed-use makeover plans for an entire Exchange District block.
After more than a year of public consultations, CentreVenture unveiled renderings for the Market Lands, a 2.4-acre piece of prime real estate bordered by James Avenue, William Avenue, Princess Street and King Street where the Public Safety Building and civic parkade currently stand, unused.
Illustrations showed off the development corporation's main goals for the block, but aren't finalized concepts. The drawings so far include four mixed residential-commercial use buildings, an affordable housing complex and a public market.
"It's important for everyone to understand that at this level of (planning), this is about understanding a sense of scale of a place and what's going to happen here, kind of the overall urban design. It's not about the architecture of the buildings or the spaces right now," said CentreVenture CEO Angela Mathieson.
CentreVenture encouraged businesses or organizations who would consider setting up at Market Lands to approach them with an expression of interest. More details on a design competition to firm up plans will be released this spring, Mathieson added.
The city is readying for demolition of the PSB and parkade, but there's no start date yet.
Demolition is going to be a gradual process, said John Kiernan, Winnipeg's director of planning, property and development.
"Much to many people's disappointment, we're not blowing anything up," Kiernan said, noting crews will have to be careful dealing with removal of hazardous materials such as asbestos.
Construction of the Market Lands is scheduled to begin in 2020.
Market Lands conceptual renderings
Due to a historical caveat, the southern part of the site needs to be available for public use. That's where the market and some additional green space are planned to go.
Public consultations about the site's possibilities drew thousands of varied responses online and at in-person events, said Mathieson.
According to the Market Lands' Urban Design Framework report, the most popular votes were for parks or green space (17 per cent of respondents) and a market or grocery stores (14 per cent each).
Red River College students who looked at the renderings, which were shown off for the first time at the college's Exchange District campus Wednesday, wondered whether there would be room for more parking. Mathieson said underground or structured parking are possible additions.
Matthew Tunmer, a first-year electrical engineering student, wasn't entirely impressed by the initial plan.
"Honestly, I think that they should keep it as parking. I pay $150 per month to park a couple blocks away and it gets expensive. I feel like (having parking) near campus would help," Tunmer said.
His classmates, including downtown dweller Connor Sloan, also want to see more food options.
"I text him to get me stuff from the grocery store all the time," Sloan said, pointing to his friend Jared Berezowsky.
"I feel like a grocery store is huge. If there's no grocery store, there's nothing to build off of," said Berezowsky.
Mayor Brian Bowman was hopeful about the Market Lands' proposal, which will still need to get city hall's stamp of approval before shovels hit the ground.
"It's not every day in a large city like ours that we get the chance to redefine an entire block of land right in the heart of our city," Bowman said.
"It's critical that we get it right."
jessica.botelho@freepress.mb.ca
Twitter: @_jessbu
Updated on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 9:21 PM CDT: Changes demolition start date.


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The Ultimate '90s Video Playlist
Date: July 19, 2020Author: Sandy 0 Comments
This quarantine has had me exploring various ways to keep myself entertained, so I've willingly gone down the YouTube rabbit hole and spent hours just reliving the '90s, when everything was so simple and all I had to worry about was whether or not I'd see my favorite video that day.
And so I've come up with my ultimate '90s video playlist. This is old school – we're talking about videos that I watched on TV, because YouTube did not exist yet. I'm sure there are other music videos considered more iconic, but these are the ones that I watched constantly and so shaped my memories of the '90s in a huge way.
"Amazing" – Aerosmith (1993)
In the olden days before we got cable, some local channels would fill their early timeslots before the official sign-on with music videos, often the same ones every single day. Luckily for me, one channel chose Aerosmith's videos, which is the only reason I got to watch this. I woke up early just to catch the video, which is part of the classic Alicia Silverstone trilogy (along with "Cryin'" and "Crazy"). It also featured Jason London, who was a bit of a heartthrob back then, though I never could tell him apart from Jeremy. The virtual reality depicted in the video seemed crazy futuristic back then, but now it looks so quaint, which adds to its charm.
And get this – I just found out today, while writing this, that Don Henley sang backup on this song! I am amazed, amazed I tell you!
"Hold On" – Wilson Phillips (1990)
Chynna's hair, her vest, and her overly dramatic delivery are my favorite parts of this video. Which is not to say that the Wilson sisters are relegated to the background – their relaxed singing serves as the perfect counterpoint to Chynna's emotional singing.
When this first came out, it was mindblowing to find out that these women were daughters of legends – Chynna of The Mamas and the Papas' John and Michelle Phillips, and Wendy and Carnie, daughters of Beach Boy Brian Wilson.
Do you remember what it was like watching a weekly Top 10 video show, waiting to see if your favorite would finally reach Number One? The closer you got to the top without seeing the video, the higher the chances that your favorite would finally make it. That's what it was like for me during the peak of this song – I'd run to catch the countdown show to make sure I didn't miss anything, and when they would finally announce "Hold On" at Number One, I'd scream for joy and proceed to sing along as emotionally as Chynna.
"Baby Baby" – Amy Grant (1991)
I feel like in the 90s, you only had two choices – hip-hop or pop. And I went the pop route. This was before I realized you could like all types of music. But the hip-hop gangs in school scared me, strutting around and not taking lessons seriously, that I stayed away from the music they listened to. Which is all to say, this is why songs like Amy Grant's "Baby Baby" and its accompanying bright and happy video was my jam.
"To Be With You" – Mr. Big (1991)
I am crazy in love with this song, and I never get tired of listening to it. This video captures that singular '90s aesthetic completely with the black and white (though it reverts to color towards the end), the vests, and that whole relaxed vibe. Everyone in the band looks so young, and it's especially poignant because drummer Pat Torpey has passed. But in this moment, everything is as perfect as this song.
"More Than Words" – Extreme (1990)
Probably the ultimate '90s video, the one that started it all. The sound, the look – iconic. It's also ironic, because Extreme is a hard rock band, but they're most famous for a ballad. But they don't seem to mind, with guitarist Nuno Bettencourt still singing the song in concerts. As much as it defines the era, the song is also timeless. I dare you not to sing along!
Alison Road – Gin Blossoms (1994)
Before we got MTV, there was Channel V. Channel V was an Asian music video show, and for a while they were much better than MTV because they actually played music! And to be honest I preferred the Channel V VJs because they didn't act too cool for school. That's where I first saw this video. The jangly guitar sound of the Gin Blossoms brings me back to the '90s like no other, because there are no more songs that sound like this. And because I could only get Channel V on my dad's TV, I have vivid memories of staying in my parents' room in the summer just so I could get my fill of music videos.
Choose – Color Me Badd (1993)
Rewatching this video now, the title graphics strike me as the ultimate throwback. There was something about the titles of '90s videos that was somehow so analog. I am so crazy about this video that I dedicated a whole post about it.
(Apparently WMG doesn't like their videos playing anywhere else except YouTube, so here's the link to this gem.)
Stay – Lisa Loeb (1994)
The Reality Bites soundtrack was awesome. That's where I first heard the Juliana Hatfield Three, Squeeze, and Lisa Loeb. (Of course that's where I first heard the song that changed my life, U2's "All I Want Is You", but that's a whole other story.) I remember that I was obsessed with Lisa Loeb's dress and glasses in this video! And it was such a surprise to see a one-take, bare bones video. I didn't know you could do that! Knowing that Ethan Hawke directed this also added to the appeal – plus, the song is just catchy.
Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough – Patti Smyth Feat. Don Henley (1992)
Okay, let me break down why I adore this music video. First of all, the song is beautiful – haunting and heartbreaking. Then it's in that ubiquitous '90s black and white. And then – it features Don Henley! You can hear his distinctive voice even before you see him, and afterwards he just materializes standing cooly like the boss that he is. Can you tell how much I love him? I also love that Patty Smyth used to sing backup for Henley, and now he is returning the favor by singing on her track. Isn't that wonderful?
You Learn – Alanis Morrissette (1996)
It's hard to pick just one of Alanis' videos, because the singles from Jagged Little Pill practically dominated the '90s landscape. But I'd say my favorite visual is from "You Learn", with her casually strolling through chaos, wearing her dreadlocks and those magnificent Adidas jackets.
You Get What You Give – New Radicals (1998)
You can't listen to this song and not sing along at the top of your lungs. And when you watch the video, you have to dance along too. There was something familiar about the video because it's set in a mall. Filipinos are mallrats so it felt like I knew the place. It probably contradicts the song's message about corporate greed. But hey, I got this part: "Don't let go, you've got the music in you."
All Apologies Unplugged – Nirvana (1994)
Why am I including a video that breaks my heart? Well, the shock of Kurt Cobain's death takes up a lot of space in my '90s memories. I was late in discovering Nirvana's music, and the first time I saw this rock star with the piercing vocals sing this stripped back number, wearing a nerdy cardigan, was simply breathtaking. Could we tell how much pain he was in? I don't know if I see the pain in his face only in hindsight. Only two months after this video was released, Kurt was gone.
Summer Girls – LFO (1999)
"What the hell is Abercrombie & Fitch?", my poor self who couldn't afford new clothes asked as I listened to this song. There's something bittersweet about this video though, because it came out the summer before I graduated from college, and the '90s – with all my idealized notions about it – were about to end. Two of the members of LFO have since died from cancer, and the remaining member seems to be a staunch pro-lifer who hangs out at abortion clinics. Summer always ends. But for 4 minutes 18 seconds, we're having fun at the beach, everything is sunny, and life is good.
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Make Do And Mend sign with Rise Records
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Make Do And Mend are the latest band to join the increasinly diverse Rise Records roster.
The band will enter the studio on February 20 with producer Matt Bayles to record their debut release for the label, and the follow up to their 2010 album "End Measured Mile".
The band released their new acoustic EP "Part And Parcel" last month through Paper + Plastick Records, and toured Australia for the first time in September and October as a part of the Counter Revolution shows, which was the replacement for the cancelled Soundwave Revolution festival.
2 Responses to "Make Do And Mend sign with Rise Records"
Sworph December 1st, 2011
This is awesome, hopefully Rise don't fuck them around to much, it's good to see The Wave bands getting some attention.
Tin Heart December 3rd, 2011
I hope they still put their material out on records, and they are allowed to release splits and whatnot through other labels. I'm sure this is nothing but great for them, but I'm not sure how much I trust a label like Rise to do the right thing by them. Time will tell! Sure the new album will be ridiculous anyway, can't wait.
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The Royal Sydney Golf Club
Kent Rd,
Rose Bay, New South Wales 2029
Al Hickson (Golf Manager)
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Residential setting.
Original design at this location by Carnegie Clark (1921). Bunkering improvements by Dr Alister MacKenzie (1926). Recent revisions by Thomson Wolveridge & Associates (1980-86) and Ross Watson (2001-03).
Above distances are for the Championship course. Also at RSGC is the 9-hole par-33 Centenary course (1,853 metres).
In Rose Bay, 8 km E of Sydney Harbour Bridge.
From Hyde Park (or the Cahill Expressway) in the centre of Sydney, take William St heading east, direction Vaucluse/Edgecliff. Follow William St (which becomes New South Head Rd) direction Vaucluse. After approx 5 km on New South Head Rd turn right into Kent Rd (just after Rose Bay beach). After 200 m golf entrance is on your left.
Sydney /
Royal Sydney
The Royal Sydney Golf Club: Exuding all the pomp and character that's reflected in its Royal status, RSGC's Championship course presents a demanding test of golf in very pleasant surroundings. The clubhouse is a fabulously large, almost fortress-like building; the course itself a delight to play and always immaculately presented.
Although housing may have engulfed the hills behind Rose Bay, Royal Sydney has stood the test of time. Through a process of gentle evolution rather than radical redesign, the layout has remained a challenging test for top-level professionals and amateurs alike. The course can still be characterised by one early description of it: "there are no gimmicks, no tricks, chasms or watery caverns on the layout. It's a traditional, old-fashioned, heavily bunkered, tough test of golf, especially in any wind".
On this out-and-back layout, the front-nine follows the boundary fence, with some unintrusive traffic noise occasionally in the background. These early holes contain more undulation than you may at first think, and quickly introduce two of the layout's main defences - a plethora of impressive bunkering and large subtly sloping putting surfaces.
No less interesting than the "outer" front-nine, the "inner" back-nine is slightly less undulating, with small copses of "paperbark" trees providing good definition to the holes. Several times on the back-nine the layout will stretch your driving and approach play, requiring both length and accuracy from tee and fairway. In golfing terms, Royal Sydney is as blue-blooded as they come. A wonderfully crafted and immaculately presented golf course; well worth playing if you possibly can.
List of courses: Around Sydney
Map of courses: Around Sydney
Private club, with very restricted outside visitor play. Overseas visitors should contact the club regarding playing possibilities.
Handicap required.
Overseas visitor fee: above the average for private high-end Sydney courses.
Credit cards accepted (not Amex). Contact club for full details. [Last updated: 2018].
Walking permitted at all times.
Royal Sydney is one of eight golf clubs in Australia honoured by exercise of the Sovereign's royal prerogative. Queen Victoria conferred the Royal title on the club in 1897. The eight Australian 'Royals' are (in order of gaining Royal status): Melbourne, Sydney, Queensland, Adelaide, Hobart, Fremantle, Canberra and Perth.
Royal Sydney regularly hosts top national and regional tournaments, including the Australian Open and Australian PGA championships. For more details see Top Golf Tournaments at Royal Sydney Golf Club.
Accommodation is available in the large clubhouse for members of reciprocal clubs or guests who are sponsored by a member.
2020 Australian Golf Digest rating: 48th best course in Australia.
Hotel InterContinental Sydney Double Bay5-star
33 Cross St, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW 2028.
Located in the picturesque bayside village of Sydney's Double Bay, this InterContinental hotel offers luxurious and private accommodation. The village atmosphere around the hotel is home to boutique shopping, restaurants and cafes, with the beach just a minute's walk from the hotel. Sydney CBD is just 4km away.
Royal Sydney; The Australian; The Lakes; Bonnie Doon.
New South Wales; St Michael's; The Coast; Concord.
Pier One Sydney Harbour Hotel5-star
11 Hickson Rd, Walsh Bay, Sydney, NSW.
A member of Marriott's Autograph Collection, Pier One Sydney Harbour offers luxury waterfront accommodation right alongside Sydney Harbour Bridge. You are just steps away from world-famous landmarks, including the Sydney Opera House and the historic Rocks district. Elegant hotel rooms and suites are accompanied by sweeping Sydney Harbour views. The hotel's Gantry Restaurant offers a chic waterfront atmosphere and panoramic Walsh Bay vistas.
Moore Park; Royal Sydney; The Australian; The Lakes; Bonnie Doon.
New South Wales; St Michael's; The Coast; Concord; Pymble; Avondale; Long Reef.


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WASHINGTON — Veterans waiting more than a year for a decision on their disability claims are moving to the front of the line.
The Department of Veterans Affairs is responding to criticism about the soaring number of claims that have been pending for longer than 125 days. The VA said that of the nearly 900,000 claims pending in the system, some 250,000 are from veterans who have been waiting at least a year for a decision.
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My name is Michael Gauthier, and I'm a Certified Financial Planner™ with almost two decade's worth of experience helping families and individuals meet their wealth-building goals.
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My dad once gifted me "The Wealthy Barber" by David Chilton, a book that helped shape my financial understanding when I was just 14 years old. I soon came to realize that wealth is not so much about how much money you make, but it's about what you do with the money you do make.
I met my beautiful wife in high school. We dated throughout college while attending, believe it or not, rival schools. I went to Arizona State while she was a Wildcat at the University of Arizona. To make things more interesting, I played football at ASU while she was a cheerleader, cheering on the field at the same time, for the other team! But don't worry, everything worked out . . . we got married and now have three beautiful kids!
While still in college, I got a job at a nationally-known Wall Street firm. My last semester in college, I was working full time while taking a full schedule of classes. Boy, did I think I was the big man on campus! I was 22 years old with a salaried job at a Fortune 100 company with healthcare benefits and a 401(k)!
All this took place in the spring of 2000. And, I liked what I saw at the company. Contrary to popular belief, there are some very good and well-intentioned advisors working for large Wall Street firms.
During my 13 years at this company, I was blessed to have built a solid business. The failure rate for employees at this company was very high, and I saw hundreds of people that were hired to be an advisor but were gone in less than a year.
After I had earned my Certified Financial Planner™ designation, which requires extensive financial education coursework and the passing of a massive exam, I refined my practice to focus less on investments and more on planning.
This, my friends, was the beginning of the end of my time at the Wall Street firm. Held back by big business, I was not able to give my clients all the resources and tools they needed to be financially fit. If you're only paid through the investments you sell, how can you expect to give the best financial advice possible? In my opinion, there was a conflict of interest.
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So, in March of 2013, I left the company and set up my own wealth management company. Strategic Income Group was born, and we were incredibly blessed to have amazing clients follow us to our new company.
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Tiny homes on wheels present an attractive alternative for those camping or living in a single location for weeks or months at a time.
Many companies have started to produce semi-permanent structures on trailers, often called tiny houses on wheels. A lot of these 'tiny homes' feature residential-quality windows and building techniques, and will (probably) last a lot longer than your average travel trailer.
While these tiny homes aren't meant to travel as far or as often as a purpose-built RV, some look pretty darn close to a regular trailer.
Liberation Tiny Homes recently unveiled their first model named simply, Modern.
We could see these tiny homes as popular alternatives to travel trailers for long-term living in a single location. Their main benefit? Better insulation and structural integrity.
The Modern trailer featured in this article has closed foam cell insulation, greatly improving heat retention and comfort.
Liberation is selling this particular tiny house for $40,000.
Modern cabinets in the kitchen with thin drawer pulls.
The couch folds up revealing a large hidden storage compartment.
Ultra-modern modular shelving in the loft. Stack it how you want!
You can buy modular shelving units like this at IKEA.
See more photos in the gallery on this page.
SEE ALSO: This Tiny Home Isn't Like Any One You've Ever Seen – And It Could be Yours!


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Q: Probability that the ball was drawn from a certain urn, conditioned on its color Assume that you randomly pick one of the urns: X, Y, or Z. You then randomly draw one ball out of the selected urn and note its color. The urns contain the following colored balls:
Urn X: 4 red, 2 white, and 2 blue.
Urn Y: 2 red, 1 white, and 3 blue.
Urn Z: 2 red, 2 white, and 4 blue.

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*If the ball is blue, what is the probability that it was drawn from urn X?

*If the ball is either blue or white, what is the probability that it was drawn from urn Y?
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I keep getting ${2/27 \over 2/27+1/9+4/27}$ which turns out to be $2/9$. Which is the wrong answer according to the computer system. Any ideas where I'm going wrong?
I have been stuck on this problem for a while. Thanks in advance!

A: Essential:
$$P\left(X\mid B\right)=\frac{P\left(X\cap B\right)}{P\left(B\right)}=\frac{P\left(B\mid X\right)P\left(X\right)}{P\left(B\mid X\right)P\left(X\right)+P\left(B\mid Y\right)P\left(Y\right)+P\left(B\mid Z\right)P\left(Z\right)}$$
Same method for second question. Look at "blue or white" as one color: "blite".

A: Think of it like this:
Of the 6 blue balls, 2 are in urn A, 3 are in urn B, and 4 are in urn C. If you pick a blue ball, the probability of the said ball being from urn A is 2/6 or 1/3.


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Looking back at Long Beach Little League in 1993
By Susan Abram | bysusanabram@gmail.com |
PUBLISHED: August 25, 2013 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2017 at 10:05 a.m.
LONG BEACH LITTLE LEAGUE 1993 RECAP
The highlights from that 1993 championship:
MANAGER: Larry Lewis
COACH: Jeff Burroughs
THE ROSTER: Sean Burroughs, Alex DeFazio, Billy Gwinn, Charlie Hays, Jeremy Hess, Brent Kirkland, Timmy Lewis, Kevin Miller, Chris Miller, Nate Moeiny, Travis Perkins, Scott Tobia, Cassidy Traub and Brady Werner. Note: Burroughs, DeFazio and the Miller twins were also on the 1992 championship team.
THE RECORD: 20-1, with its only loss to Thousand Oaks (16-1, in a Southern California Divisional game).
THE WILLIAMSPORT RUN
Game 1: Long Beach defeated Hamilton, Ohio, 8-0, behind a Burroughs no-hitter.
Game 2: Long Beach clinched a berth in the U.S. championship defeating Richmond, Va., 12-8, with two homers each from Werner and Kevin Miller and one from Burroughs.
Game 3: Long Beach defeated Bedford, N.H., 21-1, capped by Perkins' grand slam and homers from Kirkland, Werner and Tobis.
Game 4: In the U.S. title game, Long Beach again defeated Bedford, N.H., 11-0, with Burroughs throwing a no-hitter with 16 strikeouts and hitting two home runs.
Game 5: Long Beach defeated a team from David, Panama, representing Latin America, 3-2, on Aug. 28, 1993, before 40,000 at Lamade Stadium. Hess delivered a two-out, bases-loaded single to win it in the bottom of the sixth inning to bring home pinch-runner Hayes. Panama pitcher Alex Beitia had a no-hitter into the fifth inning with a 2-0 lead. Long Beach's Werner pitched a complete-game victory, striking out four and allowing one earned run.
BACK-TO-BACK
Long Beach remains the only U.S. team to win consecutive titles, and the third team to do it in Little League history after Seoul, South Korea (1984-'85) and Monterrey, Mexico (1957-'58).
— Tom Hoffarth
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