What Is The Gift of Christmas? It Might Be Different Than You Think.
It's Christmas…my favorite time of year. Yes…I love the trees, the lights, the music, and especially the food. It's a wonderful time of year for me.
But as I enjoy Christmas I realize what the birth of Christ has really been about for me. It's been about hope. It's about a birth 2,000 years ago that brings hope to a guy living in 2014.
You see although all those things I spoke about earlier are enjoyable for me, they are not what Christmas is about. Let me say it again. Christmas is about hope. Because of the birth of Christ I now have the hope found in Christ's atonement for my sins. I have the hope of eternal life. I have the hope that God will wipe away all my tears and there will come a time when I will suffer no more. I have the hope that death has been swallowed up in victory. I have the hope of Christ's healing. I have the hope that God will be with me wherever I go. I have hope in the unfailing love of Christ. I know the God of hope will fill me with joy and peace. The birth of Christ brought me hope.
I don't mean hope based upon the definition that we use in our culture. I don't mean hope like I hope my haircut looks good. I hope my new suit fits properly. I hope I find a parking space close to the door. I hope my cake turns out great. No, I mean hope with an eternal significance. Hope that transcends this lifetime into eternity. Hope that can only come from the birth of a baby named Jesus so many years ago. A hope found only in Christ.
So as you go about your activities this Christmas remember this remarkable gift of hope. If you are feeling depressed there is hope. If you don't know what the new year will bring there is hope. If you are struggling with family issues there is hope. The birth of a baby named Jesus brought you the gift of hope.
All of us at Toccoa Falls College wish you a Merry Christmas and pray that you will experience the only true hope found in Jesus Christ.
This year WestJet, a Canadian airline, did something spectacular for Christmas. As passengers checked in for a flight between two cities in Canada, Santa was at check in to ask each person what they wanted for Christmas. Each passenger had something special they wanted. One wanted a camera. A small child wanted a train. Another man wanted socks and underwear. One family wanted a big television set. After giving Santa their Christmas wish, the passengers boarded their flight thinking nothing more about their requests.
However, while the flight was in the air, WestJet staff members sent out teams to buy every item that had been requested when the passengers checked in for the flight. The teams bought all the gifts, wrapped them, and were waiting with the surprises as the flight landed.
Instead of luggage coming from the baggage carousel, the passengers were greeted with wrapped gifts with their names on them. Passengers received just what they had asked for at check in…including the family who wanted the large television set. They received a fifty-inch flat screen TV.
Before we know it, Christmas will be over and we'll return to old routines. But the kindness for others, like that shown by WestJet, doesn't need to stop. We may not be able to buy a plane full of gifts for others but we can choose to help people every day. All year long we see children in our community who need food. All year long we encounter parents who don't know how they will pay this month's bills. All year long we meet folks who just need someone to listen to what they are going through and maybe offer a little advice. All year long we run into people who just need a friend. They don't always need your money…they need your love.
This Christmas we celebrate the birth of Christ who was given to us by a God who really loves us. As Christmas comes to a conclusion, will you continue to live this New Year showing others this same love of Christ?
We're reminded of this in I Corinthians which says, Three things will last forever–faith, hope, and love–and the greatest of these is love.
Remember, some of the most important gifts you can give to others involve no money. They simply involve you choosing to invest in the lives of others. So, watch for opportunities to love others. When you see an opportunity go ahead and take a risk. Investing and loving others really is a wise investment and will pay far greater dividends than any financial investment you will ever make.
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We live in a world that is full of evil. Events often unfold that leave us confused and often fearful. But let me take you to an event that may help us all work through the variety of world issues that can leave us worried and fearful. Let me take you to the Christmas story…specifically to the story of the shepherds.
As you recall from the book of Luke, a group of shepherds were watching their sheep in the field. Suddenly, an angel appeared and according to the Bible, the shepherds were terrified. You see it's not just present day folks who are scared of unexpected events. It is part of human nature to be frightened about things we don't understand. But what did the angel say to the shepherds? It was a simple message. Don't be afraid…I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior has been born today in Bethlehem.
The issue of fear is one we all face; from the shepherds in the Christmas story to all of us who now get real-time media reports of the terrible events taking place throughout the world. Yet again, the Bible cautions us about this spirit of fear. The book of Timothy tells us, God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-discipline.
With the birth of our Savior, we can triumph over fear. Let me again repeat the same message delivered to the shepherds. Don't be afraid…the Savior has been born today in Bethlehem. We serve a risen Savior, Jesus Christ who has dominion over fear. Nothing that the world can produce surprises Christ.
So celebrate Christmas and the joy of knowing that our Savior has given us a spirit of power, not fear. Rejoice in the birth of our Savior who has already defeated the power of fear and instead brought us power, love, and great joy. Celebrate this Christmas like never before because we serve a remarkable King.
Christmas is quickly approaching and everywhere we turn we are bombarded with advertisements encouraging us to buy just the perfect gifts for our family and friends. This is a big time of year for companies to encourage all of us to spend our money and buy things. But is it possible that as followers of Christ we already possess one of the best gifts that we can give to others?
Last week I was in the Atlanta airport checking in for a flight. I started talking with the woman checking in my bag at the counter. I always like to take a little time and ask people how they are doing. Most people will immediately say they are doing fine, but I always like to probe a little deeper. As I asked this woman how she was really doing she began to disclose a lot more. She had a headache from high blood pressure. She had forgotten to take her medication the day before. She was tired and really looking forward to just getting home. We had quite a conversation that day.
You see we have a wonderful gift that we can pass on to others. We possess the gift of Christ's love. What do we read in Matthew 19? Love your neighbor as yourself. There are many people who just need to see the love of Christ in us…to just know that we care about them and therefore Christ cares about them. We can easily pass the gift of love on to others. God freely gave us this miraculous gift and commanded us to pass it on…free of charge…to our neighbors.
So in this busy holiday time as you are in the stores doing your shopping, don't forget there are tired, worn out folks who just need to see the love of Christ in us. Take a little time and spend it with someone you don't even know. Get to know them a bit. Talk with them. Listen to them. Laugh with them. Show them the tremendous love of God. It's one of the best gifts you can give this year and it just might lighten the burden for someone who needs some relief so badly. The love of God is a gift folks will gladly receive and never forget.


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Home > Uncategorized > South Korean Building Fire Kills Dozens
South Korean Building Fire Kills Dozens
By MEGAN SPECIA
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/21/world/asia/south-korea-fire-sauna.html
A fire that spread through an eight-story building in the South Korean city of Jecheon left at least 29 people dead on Thursday, according to fire officials. Dozens more were injured by the blaze.
The majority of those killed had become trapped in a public sauna on the second floor of the building, local news outlets reported.
Videos from the city, 75 miles southeast of Seoul, show smoke billowing from the building as flames engulf several floors. Exhausted firefighters, their uniforms covered in ash, can be seen resting nearby.
The fire began just before 4 p.m. on Thursday, according to a statement from the National Fire Agency. An agency spokesman, reached by telephone, said that a total of 29 had been confirmed dead and that 29 others were being treated for injuries.
The blaze had been put out by Thursday night, but the death toll could rise, as the authorities were still inspecting the building in the early hours of Friday morning.
A fire engulfed a commercial building in Jecheon, South Korea, on Thursday. CreditYonhap/European Pressphoto Agency
A vehicle in the first-floor parking garage seemed to be the source of the blaze, the state-run news outlet Yonhap reported, citing local fire officials; the fire then appears to have spread through the building that housed a gym, restaurant and public sauna. Twenty people were rescued from the roof of the building, where they had fled when the fire began, Yonhap reported.
Pictures show people leaping from the windows of the building onto air mattresses that had been set up by firefighters.
A survivor dangled from a windowsill while waiting to be rescued from the burning building. CreditNews1, via Reuters
President Moon Jae-in of South Korea released a statement offering condolences to the families of those killed in the blaze and vowed that the victims would be promptly identified.
"We are saddened by the heavy toll of lives that were taken," the statement read.
The prime minister's office also tweeted that the local fire and police chiefs had been "working with necessary authorities to mobilize the proper equipment and manpower to rapidly fight the fire to save as many lives as possible."
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Q: Building JSON object out of HTML elements value in javascript So right now i have the following in my page:

where it consists of a dropdown menu and an input text field. So what I want is to create a JSON formatted object in javascript from the HTML elements above so I would get something like:
myObj = {
   Name: Jake,
   Address: 51 Lake District
}

However the method I'm using right now is sort of inefficient where i did it like:
var myObj = {
   [document.getElementById("drop1").value]:document.getElementById("n_in").value,
   [document.getElementById("drop2").value]:document.getElementById("a_in").value,
}
console.log(JSON.stringify(myObj))

I'm not entirely sure if this is a good way of doing it, but in the future if i were to add another set of fields like a "Country" dropdown in the HTML, I would have to hard code another field into the variable above again.
Is this a good way of doing it?

var myObj = {
    [document.getElementById("drop1").value]:document.getElementById("n_in").value,
    [document.getElementById("drop2").value]:document.getElementById("a_in").value,
 }
console.log(JSON.stringify(myObj))
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  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0">

  <title>Document</title>

      <select id = "drop1">
        <option value = "Name">Name</option>
      </select>
      <input type = "text" id = "n_in" value = "Jake">

      <select id = "drop2">
          <option value = "Address">Address</option>
      </select>
      <input type = "text" id = "a_in" value = "51 Lake District">

A: You could select all your .ifield elements and reduce() them to an object:

const values = [...document.querySelectorAll('.ifield')].reduce((a, v) => {
  a[v.querySelector('select').value] = v.querySelector('input').value;
  return a;
}, {});

console.log(values);

    <select id="drop1">
      <option value="Name">Name</option>
    </select>
    <input type="text" id="n_in" value="Jake">

    <select id="drop2">
      <option value="Address">Address</option>
    </select>
    <input type="text" id="a_in" value="51 Lake District">

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Union Rights Were the Difference Between NFL Players Kneeling for the Anthem and Bowing to Trump
Kathy Wilkes November 7, 2017
Members of the Detroit Lions take a knee during the playing of the national anthem prior to the start of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field on September 24, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
At a September 22 political rally, President Donald Trump kicked off a kerfuffle by calling on the National Football League (NFL) to fire players taking a knee during the National Anthem. "Wouldn't you love," said the president, "to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespects our flag, to say, 'Get that son of a bitch off the field right now, out, he's fired. He's fired!'"
The NFL and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) responded immediately in support of the players. As protests continued, Trump kept blasting away. Debate raged on for weeks about free speech, race, social justice, patriotism and more. Altogether overlooked, however, were the players' union rights that effectively render Trump's demand worthless.
The NFL and the NFLPA are co-equal parties to a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) that sets wages, rules and working conditions. The union is the workers' accredited representative, while the employer manages the workplace with policies that don't violate the CBA or the law.
In general, union workers are not "at will" employees like nonunion workers. If disciplined (warned, suspended or terminated), they may resort to the CBA's grievance procedures, including neutral and binding arbitration. The employer must show just cause for discipline by proving that the worker breached a policy that was reasonable, known and consistently applied — and that discipline was reasonable and proportional.
There is no way Club owners could do that. Neither the CBA nor employer policies prohibit protest, and there is no egregious conduct at issue — such as theft or attacking another worker — that would warrant discipline on its face. Consequently, amid swirling controversy, the NFL and NFLPA met and agreed to uphold existing policy in the NFL's game operations manual that players "should" stand during the Anthem. In other words, it's optional.
The deal stopped any question of discipline in its tracks and promised mutual efforts toward addressing the sociopolitical issues that gave rise to the protests. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who had threatened players after consulting with Trump, had no "just cause" for discipline based on rules, policies or conduct.
Make no mistake. This is all about collective bargaining. The parties affirmed a "past practice," which, in a union workplace, can be just as binding as a CBA rule. If the NFL had unilaterally changed the policy — and especially if a protesting player got fired, as Trump insisted — the door would swing wide open to a union grievance and potential arbitration, dragging out more controversy the parties wanted to avoid.
Union defense
Contract language limits discipline even more. A review of the current CBA, found online and confirmed with an NFLPA spokesperson, signals game over for the Trump-Jones threat.
Article 42, Section 2(a):
All Clubs must publish and make available to all players at the commencement of preseason training camp a complete list of the discipline that can be imposed for both designated offenses …and for other violations of reasonable Club rules.
The Cowboys' training began July 24, weeks before Trump's demand and Jones' subsequent capitulation. The Cowboys provided no confirmation that a Club rule about protest had been duly listed.
Article 46, Section 4:
The Commissioner's disciplinary action will preclude or supersede disciplinary action by any Club for the same act or conduct.
The CBA and past practice indicate that the NFL Commissioner has the final say on what discipline a Club may pursue. Commissioner Roger Goodell was not disposed — before or after the joint meeting — to discipline protesting players. All but one Club owner, Jerry Jones, agreed.
There will be no discrimination in any form against any player by the NFL, the Management Council, any Club or by the NFLPA because of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or activity or lack of activity on behalf of the NFLPA.
Given rules, policy and practice, it could be argued that curbing protests initiated by players of color over government mistreatment of people of color violates this section. Furthermore, the reference to NFLPA "activity" reflects longstanding labor law protecting workers' rights to participate (or not) in "concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection."
Trump repeatedly pressured owners to fire protesters in violation of the CBA. "Concerted activities" have blossomed with displays of solidarity among players — and even some management. They take a knee, lock arms, or raise a fist. And some, as they always have, choose to stand, which is their right.
Holding the line
On October 29, protest reached the "boiling point," Deadline reported.
Houston Texans owner Bob McNair's comment comparing players to "inmates running the prison" instantly "caused an uproar in a league where 70 percent of players are black and already protesting perceived injustice," Deadline observed. In response, players planned the biggest protest yet.
Word circulated that joint meetings to address social justice concerns had been cancelled.
Jones — still agitated and agitating — had reportedly organized a Club owners' conference call to discuss ousting Goodell. He also cut lineman Damontre Moore, who had raised his fist during the Anthem. The Cowboys said it was merely a roster move.
Moore joins Colin Kaepernick, the San Francisco 49er who started the protests and then got zero job offers after becoming a free agent. Kaepernick's lawyer filed a grievance alleging collusion between the Clubs and the NFL in violation of CBA Article 17, appropriately titled, "Anti-Collusion."
As it stands now, no player has been officially disciplined for protesting, and the policy, practice and CBA are intact.
Kathy Wilkes is an award-winning labor writer and editor, and a former union organizer, co-founder, officer, negotiator, and communications director. She is based in Madison.
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"THREE unknown companies have a stranglehold on the entire 5G market…"
What's being teased in ads for Christian DeHaemer's Bull and Bust Report?
By Travis Johnson, Stock Gumshoe, June 29, 2019
The headline of the latest ad for Bull and Bust Report was pretty much all we needed to predict that a bunch of readers would ask about this ad:
"How America's 5G Revolution Just Opened a $12 Trillion Reservoir of Cash For Investors Everywhere
"Right now, THREE unknown companies have a stranglehold on the entire 5G market…
"And investors are licking their chops over the chance at gains of 1,000%… 2,000%… even 5,000%"
[This article was originally published on June 19. It has not been updated or revised, just re-posted here to help answer reader questions.]
We've seen plenty of 5G teasers over the past year or so, of course — that's perhaps the most obvious and well-telegraphed technology transition in history, mostly because investors now have the past examples of the 3G and 4G/LTE transitions in mobile technology to look at for guidance… and have had the experience of seeing what a huge difference the mobile internet has made in the world in just 5-10 years, which makes the hype about "100X faster" connections from 5G all the more compelling and relatable.
And the hype in this ad is similar to that used in dozens of other ads… but here's just a taste:
"It's the greatest groundswell of technology the world has ever seen.
"As Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkompf says, '5G will have an impact similar to the introduction of electricity or the car, affecting entire economies and benefitting entire societies.'
"This is bigger than the dot-com era, the oil boom, and even the Industrial Revolution.
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5G has the potential, as the infrastructure is built out and the devices created and sold, to make possible huge changes and advances in health care, transportation, entertainment, manufacturing… you name it, there's some hope and some hype for that sector.
I don't argue with any of that, though I will just cautiously remind you that the 5G infrastructure buildout and the adoption of this technology is not going to be a one or two year story, most people won't be using 5G in 2020 or 2021… we're really still just getting started, and this is more likely to be a 15-20 year story.
Which is not a bad thing for those investing in the future of telecommunications and mobile networks, it just means you should go in with some patience and get those daydreams of 1,000% gains out of your head first. 1,000% gains come from either surprise changes or a combination of luck and patience — big changes are probably coming, but everyone in the industry sees them coming, so it's not going to be a surprise. Which means it will take time and investment to get to those big changes, and some luck and patience to pick the right investments and stick with them to hope for those big long-term gains.
So what are those three companies? We get into the the specific hints now…
"Even though 5G devices are ready for shelves the minute the networks are rolled out…
"And even though we've seen test networks pop up in various cities all over the globe…
"And despite major media outlets teasing how close 5G is…
"None of this will come true if not for THREE companies I've found that are secretly in absolute control of the entire 5G race."
Ooooh, absolute control! That sounds delicious!
What's he talking about? More from the ad:
"… for 5G to be a success, there is one important component that 5G absolutely cannot become a reality without.
"And I'm not talking about computer chips, modems, or anything like that.
"I'm talking about cell towers."
Ah, so now we're probably in the territory where we don't even have to pull out the Thinkolator to know where DeHaemer's headed… there are, after all, only three cell tower companies of meaningful size. Is he just teasing those?
Let's get a few more tidbits:
"Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, and every other carrier are all reliant on these three companies.
"If these companies went under, there wouldn't be any cell networks.
"This is why cell carriers continually spend 20%–30% of their revenue on cell tower leases.
"It's, by far, their most significant operating expense."
Well that's silly… yes, these companies have difficult-to-replace assets, but the assets exist as distinct from the companies — much like a shopping mall continues to exist if its owner "goes under." And the big tower companies are essentially financial firms — they were created when AT&T and Verizon decided they could use "financial engineering" to get those expensive assets off their balance sheets and pay rent on them instead of paying for building, maintenance and depreciation. If these firms fail, someone else will step in and operate the towers and other cell sites they currently own.
And, of course, there are a lot of tower owners in the US. The big wireless telecom companies still own a lot of them, like Verizon and AT&T, and many are privately held or owned by companies that would seem a little surprising (there are quite a few cell towers on railroad right-of-ways, for example, that seem to be owned by the railroads). But there are really just three companies that come to mind when it comes to "cell tower companies" — let's see if those three are the companies DeHaemer is touting, or if there's a surprise somewhere. On to the clues!
"… the upgrade to 5G is going to cost the major carriers $125 billion over the next two years.
"And by 2025, that spending will hit an astronomical $326 billion.
"It's a TON of money, but any telecom that wants to stay relevant will certainly shell out the money.
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And the specifics…
"… the three companies I've been pounding the table about own an astonishing 80% of the cell towers in the United States.
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And then we go company by company…
"5G Profit King #1: The Fastest Growing Player in 5G
"The first company has been around since the mid-90s….
"They have more than 170,000 cell towers already in place across the globe, with an astounding 40,000 of them in the U.S. alone….
"They have clients all over the globe, including:
* Telefónica in Brazil, Chile, and Peru
* MTN Group in Ghana, South Africa, and Uganda
* Grupo Iusacell in Mexico
* Nextel International in Chile and Mexico
* Vodafone in India, Germany, and South Africa"
And this is a cash-to-you company as well…
"Since 2007, their revenue has grown at a 16% compounded annual rate, reaching $6.5 billion.
"Even better, these guys pay a hefty dividend.
"They've been doing so since 2011 and have boosted the payout by 182% in the past five years."
So who is that? Well, $6.5 billion was roughly the 2017 revenue number… they're now over $7.5 billion for the past year, but this is American Tower (AMT), the leader of the cell tower REITs (and usually, as now, the most richly valued). AMT has a market cap of almost $95 billion, has a large international presence, and trades at about 30X 2019's adjusted FFO forecasts, with a dividend yield of about 1.6%.
I'll talk a little bit more about the three of these stocks together at the end, but let's make sure we get them all named first…
"5G Profit King #2: About to Witness Huge Growth
"The next 5G company you need to pay attention to has also been around for more than two decades.
"And they have almost 30,000 towers all over the world, 16,000 of which are in the United States.
"Already this year, they've built 72 new towers and invested in more new tower builds, tower improvements, and purchase of new land."
More? Indeed…
"Right now, they're the third largest cell tower operator and have clients in Canada, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Panama, and of course the U.S….
"And as 5G approaches, Marketwatch says this company is about 'to witness huge growth.'"
OK, so no surprise, this one is SBA Communications (SBAC), which is arguably the fastest-growing but also most historically worrisome cell tower REIT. They've been restructuring and delevering over the past few years, and have also bought back some shares, but despite converting to REIT status they have not yet begun to pay a dividend (and likely won't have to for another year or two, at least, since their historical losses are so substantial).
But yes, they have been growing their revenue and expect to keep growing in the low single digits this year, and they expect to have AFFO per share of somewhere between $8.02 and $8.47 in 2019 (they were right around $2 in the first quarter, so… so far so good, I guess). At $229, that means you're paying about 27X current year AFFO for the shares.
And the last one? I bet you can guess what it is, but let's check in to be sure…
"5G Profit King #3: Decades of Opportunity
"The final 5G kingpin owns, operates, and leases more than 40,000 cell towers across every major U.S. market….
"They just completed a massive $4.85 billion deal with AT&T…
"Inked a $2.4 billion deal with T-Mobile….
"On top of that, the company is on the verge of building a brand new 420,000-square-foot facility in Houston, Texas….
"Perhaps this is why a top insider recently made the largest stock purchase of this company in nearly two years."
This is the only huge tower REIT that is focused overwhelmingly on the domestic US market, with no meaningful investment overseas… and that has made things a little smoother for them, particularly with the strong dollar, but it's also the only one that I own and the one that pays a meaningful dividend… this is Crown Castle (CCI), which I wrote about just a week or so ago when it was being teased by the Motley Fool.
5G will bring substantial revenue boosts to the tower and cell-site companies who have invested in building their infrastructure — partly because 4G isn't going anywhere, so telecoms can't just swap out their 4G equipment for 5G, this is an additive process, and partly because 5G requires a lot more locations because the frequencies used can't travel as far and can't get through walls as easily as 4G signals.
That also opens it up for other property owners and for folks like municipalities to lease out space (like on traffic signals or streetlights, for example), so there will be some more competition, but I imagine that the big players will remain big and continue to get a lot of the business — they are established, they are well-funded, and they have relationships with all the players involved and expertise at the thorny stuff like zoning rules, FCC standards, power and backhaul connections, etc.
I won't re-invent the wheel here to summarize my thinking about these three major players, but the simple fact is that they mostly trade together on sentiment about 5G these days, so an investment in any of them is pretty likely to be within shouting distance of the other two over the next couple years… and if you want to find a profitable "edge" investing in this space you'd probably want to know more than the basic shorthand that most tower REIT investors can recite: AMT is the big blue chip, SBAC is the challenged one that doesn't pay a dividend yet, CCI is the US-only one and the only one with an above-average dividend.
They're all expensive, and they all will be competing for contracts to some degree… and probably also competing with the telecom companies themselves, some of whom are no doubt regretting that they prioritized short-term gains and took that little fixed cost piece of their business, tower ownership, and turned it into a leasing expense over which they have little control.
Here's what I wrote last week when I was covering CCI, in case you missed it:
There are a few tower operators of meaningful size, and they're all pretty expensive and have all converted to become Real Estate Investment Trusts for the tax benefits — American Tower (AMT) is the leader both in size and international scope but pays a paltry dividend, SBA Communications (SBAC) also has substantial international holdings but was a turnaround until recently and, though it has converted to REIT status, had such large carryover losses that they won't have to pay a dividend for years. That, in large part, was why I settled on CCI as my favorite in the bunch — a decent-size dividend, meaningful dividend growth (should grow at 7-8% a year, current yield is about 3.3%), and good small cell exposure in the US without the currency fluctuations (or growth potential) that SBAC and AMT bring from their foreign operations.
To be fair, though, none of the tower REITs have really been what you'd call "cheap" for years. In CCI's case, their guidance for funds from operations (FFO, a cash flow measure used by REITs that investors usually see as more useful than earnings, which are far lower because of depreciation) provides for about $2.3 billion in 2019, or $2.4-2.45 billion in adjusted FFO (AFFO). They prefer AFFO, and that's what analysts generally seem to use, so that means the stock, with a $55 billion market cap, is now trading at something like 22X AFFO.
Still, that's cheaper than American Tower, which trades at 30X their expected 2019 AFFO (AMT is, to be fair, growing faster — their revenue growth advantage has shrunk over the past year or so thanks in part to the strong dollar, but their dividend growth is much better — 20% dividend growth over the past year, and they tend to increase it a bit each quarter, though the current yield is only 1.6%). I think of CCI as more of a "steady eddie" than AMT and SBAC, but over the past five years it has also trailed the other two much of the time… here's the five-year total return chart:
And the one-year:
My hope had been that CCI (and the others) would see a meaningful dip this year as fear about the potential Sprint/T-Mobile merger puts a dent in their revenue expectations… but that no longer seems terribly likely. The merger might or might not go through, but it looks like government approval will hinge somewhat on the companies spawning off enough of their assets to make room for a fourth player to come in… and it's pretty clear that even with a merger they'll have to operate two overlapping networks for a long time, and that investment in 5G could easily be enough to ameliorate the impact of losing one of their major customers.
I continue to like CCI, mostly because of the US focus and the steady growth in the dividend and the decent-size payout, and the likelihood that demand for small cell and tower locations should keep growing over the next 5-10 years… though I also continue to think it's pretty expensive. And though it has been a successful investment for years, it has clearly, in retrospect, been a poor choice relative to AMT (which was also more expensive, and with a smaller yield, five years ago).
All the tower stocks have been hot of late… they even got the "Jim Cramer" treatment a couple weeks ago, so I'll share that video clip with you in case you want a pitch about the cell tower business with a few of his bells and whistles (at the time, CCI was Cramer's favorite as well — though take that with a grain of salt)…
These are companies that build and own real stuff, so they can't magically grow at nosebleed rates… but they are in a sector where supply is hard to add, and where we should see substantial growth in demand over the next 5-10 years, and the recent trend toward falling (again!) interest rates helps to make the relatively small yield look more appealing and makes REITs of all kinds seem sexier (and, probably, helps them to reduce their borrowing costs… all of the tower REITs carry a fair amount of debt). I'm happy with my small CCI position, and wouldn't try to talk you out of any of them… but these are big and richly valued names, they're all at all-time highs, and they're not going to make you rich overnight.
And with that, I'll leave it with you — no surprises here, the big three have been the big three for many years, and they have their distinctions (largely internationally) but are clearly driven by the same trends of increased data use, eventual 5G migration, and increased demand for seamless global mobile coverage. They're important parts of the infrastructure, and they aren't going anywhere, but if you want the chance to bank 1,000% returns on any of these ideas I'd be prepared to wait at least 10-15 years — and probably still temper those expectations. All three have generated returns in the 1,000% neighborhood over a 10-15 year period now, but it becomes much harder to grow that fast once you're already a $30-90 billion company, or if you start at a lofty valuation like they all trade at today.
But that's just my thinking — and, of course, when it comes to your money you have to make the call… do you like any of the big three tower companies for their 5G-related potential? Betting big on one over the others? Think they're all crazy, or have better 5G infrastructure investments we should consider? Let us know with a comment below. Thanks for reading!
Disclosure: Among the companies mentioned above, I own shares of Crown Castle. I will not trade in any covered stock for at least three days, per Stock Gumshoe's trading rules.
Posted In Income Investing , Technology
Topics 5G , American Tower (AMT) , AT&T (T) , Christian DeHaemer , Crown Castle (CCI) , SBA Communications (SBAC) , Sprint (S) , T-Mobile (TMUS) , Verizon (VZ)
steveflick
Unknown Companies….?? The Thinkolator knows! Thank you Travis for great sleuthing. May consider CCI Crown Castle.
Crown Castle (CCI)
dlblanchard
I don't see where the 4G cell towers are much of a 5G play. 5G is deployed with "small cells" placed about 100 meters apart or more. It will be low latency and about 20Gbps max trough put. Having access to fiber cable and pole rights will be key I think. Seems local internet access providers (ATT, Verizon, Charter, Comcast etc.) are best positioned from my perspective…
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Gevangenis met een open deur is een boek, geschreven door Jan Terlouw, dat uitkwam in 1986. Het verhaal vertelt over ex-commissaris Aart Keizer, die samen met drie jongeren, Valentijn de Boer, Paul van Ravenswaai en Josje Keizer, de kleindochter van Aart, een sekte probeert te infiltreren en op te rollen. Het verhaal vertelt over de gevaren van een sekte en het belang van vrij denken.

Verhaal

Inleiding

Aart Keizer
Aart Keizer, ex-commissaris, heeft slechte ervaring met een sekte, The Living Souls. Dit naar aanleiding van vrienden van hem, van wie een dochter bij de sekte was gegaan. De ouders kwamen daarna om hulp bij de politie en hun vriend Aart Keizer probeerde hen te helpen, wat niet lukte. Hierna besloot The Living Souls het lid uit hun sekte te gooien, waarschijnlijk uit angst voor de politie. Het meisje wordt gek en wil graag terug, maar ze willen haar niet terug opnemen. Haar ouders smeken hun, haar terug te nemen. Ze weigeren. Hierna belandt ze in een psychiatrische inrichting.

Dit alles heeft Aart Keizer erg aangegrepen. Ten eerste om het meisje zelf, hij vindt het erg zielig voor haar. Ten tweede heeft hij een schuldgevoel, aangezien hij ervoor gezorgd heeft dat ze uit de sekte werd gezet. Hij wil wat terug doen. Daarop besluit hij de sekte te infiltreren en ervoor te zorgen dat aangetoond wordt dat ze illegaal zijn, zodat ze veroordeeld kunnen worden. Hiervoor heeft hij drie jongeren uitgezocht die dit moeten uitvoeren. Het moeten jongeren zijn die erg evenwichtig en mentaal sterk zijn. Ze moeten zich namelijk weren tegen de indoctrinatiemethodes van de leider van de sekte, Willem de Vries (onder ingewijden: The Bright).

Paul van Ravenswaai
Paul van Ravenswaai is de zoon van een baron. Hij lijkt Keizer geschikt vanwege zijn enorme eigenwijsheid, waardoor Keizer denkt dat hij niet snel om te praten zal zijn. Als voorbeeld hiervan wordt gegeven dat zijn beste vriend Toby Hogenhout ervan werd beschuldigd geld te hebben gestolen van een internaat, waar hij en Paul op zitten. Dit klopt niet volgens Toby, maar de bewijzen zijn tegen hem. Zo had hij gezien waar het geld werd opgeborgen en had hij geld op zijn kamer, iets minder dan het bedrag dat gestolen was, maar niet veel minder. Volgens Toby klopt dit niet, hij had het geld niet gestolen, maar verdiend in een casino. Paul denkt ook dat Toby het geld niet gestolen heeft, daarom gaat hij op onderzoek uit wie het wel gedaan heeft, zodat zijn vriend vrijgesproken kan worden. Op den duur krijgt hij Jan-Hein op het oog, Paul denkt dat hij absoluut het geld gestolen heeft. Hij wil dit bewijzen en neemt Jan-Hein mee naar de bibliotheek van het internaat. Daar sluit hij de deur, opdat men er niet in kan. Hij zegt tegen Jan-Hein dat ze niet weggaan, voordat hij verteld heeft, dat hij het geld gestolen heeft. Het duurt lang, maar na twee nachten geeft Jan-Hein het toe, hij heeft het geld gestolen. Toby's naam is gezuiverd.

Valentijn de Boer
Valentijn de Boer is een gelukkige jongen en woont samen met zijn vader en moeder. Ze hebben veel contact met Engeland, daar Valentijns moeder daar geboren is. Zijn vader en moeder hebben een zaak en willen uitbreiden in Engeland, daarom vliegen ze vaak op en neer. Dan komt er een verschrikkelijk bericht bij Valentijn binnen, terwijl hij bij zijn oom en tante logeert, omdat zijn ouders in Engeland zijn. Het vliegtuig, waarin zijn ouders zaten, is verongelukt. Valentijn is zeer verdrietig en huilt dagen achter elkaar.

Het gaat daarna niet goed met Valentijn. Hij gaat naar het atheneum toe, de eerste twee jaar lukken nog wel, daarna blijft hij zitten, omdat hij niets uitvoert. Tevens gaat hij aan de drugs, wat van kwaad tot erger gaat. Valentijn vindt zichzelf heel zielig. Anderen vinden dit echter niet. Het gaat steeds slechter met hem. Hij sterft waarschijnlijk binnen niet al te lange tijd. Hij heeft steeds geld nodig, iets wat niemand hem meer geeft. Hij bedenkt zich dat hij nog een tante heeft, tante Dien, van wie hij denkt hij nog geld los te kunnen krijgen. Dit lukt hem echter niet en zij spreekt hem vermanend toe en zegt dat hij nooit een echte man zal worden. Dit zorgt ervoor dat iets breekt in hem, zodat hij nu wel van de drugs af wil, hij wil afkicken. Dit lukt hem, op eigen kracht, iets wat heel speciaal is. Dit is de reden dat Aart Keizer hem uitkiest, iemand die sterk genoeg is om op zichzelf de drugs te overwinnen, is ook zo sterk dat hij de indoctrinatie van de sekteleider Willem de Vries kan weerstaan.

Josje van Duivenbode
Josje van Duivenbode is de kleindochter van Aart Keizer. Ze is een evenwichtig meisje, dat de zaken goed op een rijtje heeft. Aart denkt dat ze daardoor de indoctrinatie kan weerstaan. Het feit dat ze zo evenwichtig is, komt voor een belangrijk deel door de discussies met haar vader, die ze vaak voerde. Hierbij werden haar drogredenen belachelijk gemaakt, zodat ze echte argumenten goed kan onderscheiden. Hierdoor zal ze de indoctrinatie waarschijnlijk kunnen weerstaan.

Josje heeft ook veel invloed op haar omgeving, ze past die naar haar wensen aan. Een voorbeeld is het volgende: haar ouders gingen uit elkaar wonen. Dit was voorafgegaan door veel ruzie. Josje was hierover erg verdrietig. Ze vond het veel minder leuk thuis dan vroeger. Ze had echter een idee om haar ouders weer bij elkaar te krijgen, dit naar aanleiding van een boek. Ze schreef haar vader dat haar moeder erg ziek was, dit was echter niet zo, haar moeder had slechts een griepje. Haar vader kwam snel naar hun huis toe en kwam erachter dat ze helemaal niet ziek was. Ze vonden het echter zo leuk samen, dat ze besloten weer samen te gaan wonen.

Willem de Vries
Willem de Vries is de sekteleider van de Living Souls. Hij is een ambitieus persoon die echter de capaciteiten mist om daadwerkelijk succesvol te zijn. Hij studeerde rechten en theologie in Utrecht, maar maakte beide studies niet af. Hij stond bekend als een goede en overtuigende prater, maar iemand die in alle opzichten middelmatig presteerde. Na zijn studie werkte hij zeven jaar in de handel. Op onzekere vrouwen en meisjes oefende hij sterke aantrekkingskracht uit, maar de rest van zijn omgeving vond hem vooral een praatjesmaker. Uiteindelijk werd hij ontslagen omdat hij zichzelf door zijn narcistische gedrag onmogelijk maakte bij collega's en klanten. Tijdens een zesjarige tocht door Wales en Ierland 'ontdekte' hij zijn geloof, en de exotische theologie van de Living Souls is dan ook grotendeels uit het Gaelisch en Wels afkomstig. Met drie vrouwelijke kennissen en een achterneef (de 'lofty souls') zette hij de Living Souls op in Amsterdam. Hij misbruikt de sekte ter bekostiging van zijn dure hobby: oude munten verzamelen.

Het begin

De eerste ontmoeting
Aart Keizer vraagt hen allemaal samen thuis, op zijn werkkamer. Hier legt hij hun de plannen uit. Hij vertelt ook over de ervaringen met het meisje dat in een psychiatrische inrichting is beland. Iedereen is geschokt en wil in eerste instantie, Josje en Valentijn, of in tweede instantie, Paul, meedoen. De plannen worden gemaakt en iedereen wil op een bepaalde manier toetreden bij de sekte.

De binnenkomst van iedereen
Paul gaat bij een brug hangen, waarbij hij mistroostig in het water staart. Nadat hij zo een tijdje gestaan heeft, komt er iemand op hem aflopen die van de sekte blijkt te zijn. Paul wordt meegenomen naar het gebouw en voorgesteld aan de anderen, waarbij hij een zielig levensverhaal vertelt. Hij kan bij de sekte, maar moet een toelatingstest voltooien. Die toelatingstest is een soort wasbeurt, waarna ze werkelijke ingewijden zullen zijn en The Bright zullen horen spreken.

Valentijn loopt diezelfde dag ook het gebouw van de sekte binnen, hij wil er meer van weten, aangezien hij er wat van had gehoord. Hij houdt een verhaal over het uitblijven van een God, het gebrek van Hem op aarde en het feit dat Hij zo ver weg is. Ook hij mag bij de sekte komen en moet tevens dezelfde toelatingstest voltooien.

Josje gaat snikkend op een plein zitten, ook zij wordt meegenomen. Zij mag ook de toelatingstest doen, die de week daarna op woensdagochtend begint. Die doet zij samen met de rest.

Aart Keizer en de rest zijn tevreden over de gang van zaken, hoewel Paul enige sympathie vertoont met Willem de Vries. Hij meent dat iedereen wat mag geloven en hij is er nog niet van overtuigd dat De Vries 'slecht' is.

De test
Op de woensdagochtend de komende week is de test. Men is in totaal met vijfentwintig anderen in een kamer in het gebouw van de sekte. Tien van deze mensen zijn geen nieuwelingen, maar mensen die nogmaals 'gewassen' willen worden. Eigenlijk is de bedoeling om de groep te stimuleren en ervoor te zorgen dat er een groepsgevoel ontstaat, een soort ontgroening. Zo komt er bijvoorbeeld één iemand naar voren die door de groep wordt uitgejouwd. Daarna mag de persoon weer terug en wordt een ander lid uitgejouwd, waar degene die net werd uitgejouwd net zo hard aan meedoet. Men wordt uitgejouwd op punten die door de leiders worden aangedragen. Hierdoor wordt groepsgevoel gekweekt en laat men iedereen zien dat ze eigenlijk niets zijn.

De tweede dag gaat men de hele dag zinnetjes herhalen, waarin Willem de Vries tot een Godenzoon wordt afgebeeld. De derde dag gaat zoals de eerste twee dagen en men wordt voorbereid op de toespraak van The Bright. Het valt verder Valentijn op, dat men een sympathie krijgt voor de leiders.

Die avond zien ze Willem de Vries spreken. Hij zegt veelal onzinnige dingen op een prachtige manier. De zaal zucht van genot. Willem de Vries is een groot spreker.

Het midden

Na de test
Josje wordt veel harder aangepakt dan de rest, ze weet niet precies waarom, maar heeft het wel veel zwaarder. Ze moet veertien uur per dag de bovenkamers schoonmaken (waar Willem de Vries en de onderbazen slapen) en een boek uit haar hoofd leren dat Willem de Vries geschreven heeft. Hierin staat veel onzin en ze vindt het moeilijk om het letterlijk te leren.

Valentijn en Paul hebben het ondertussen veel makkelijker, zij moeten blaadjes verkopen, om geld te verdienen voor de sekte. Paul heeft door dat er twee keer zoveel geld de sekte ingaat, als dat er uit gaat.

Josje wordt gevraagd om te gaan wonen bij de sekte. Ze accepteert, op voorwaarde dat Paul ook komt. Dit gebeurt. Valentijn wordt twee dagen later uit de sekte gezet met als excuus dat hij te laat was. Dit is volgens hem echter niet de werkelijke reden. Hij weet niet waarom dit zo is. Aart Keizer vertrouwt het niet geheel en terecht: De Vries is erachter gekomen wie Josje is en zet alles op alles om haar in een gehoorzaam sektelid te veranderen, desnoods met behulp van drugs. Wanneer ze verder niets van Paul en Josje horen, wil Keizer de operatie stoppen.

Paul gaat ondertussen op een andere vestiging werken, waar hij veel met andere mensen praat. Hij krijgt steeds meer sympathie voor de sekte en is eigenlijk een overtuigd sektelid. Paul vertelt een paar dagen later aan Aart Keizer dat hij ophoudt met de operatie en bij de sekte gaat. Keizer is hiervan ondersteboven en neemt het zichzelf erg kwalijk. Valentijn en hij menen dat het nu nog belangrijker is om de sekte op te rollen, opdat Paul gered wordt.

Het binnendringen bij de sekte
Een helper van Aart Keizer, Leo Wagenaar, maakt ondertussen contact met de buren van de sekte. Hierbij ontmoet hij Lucie, iemand die daar een bovenkamer bezit. Via het dak wil hij proberen contact te maken met Josje, aangezien ze al dagen niets van haar gehoord hebben en haar niet te spreken krijgen. Dit lukt en ze spreken elkaar één uur 's nachts. Het gaat haar als vanouds, ze is erg mager geworden. Iemand had Leo echter door de goot zien kruipen en de politie gebeld. Leo wordt op de kamer van Josje betrapt. Hij kan wegkomen door te zeggen dat Josje zijn geliefde is.

De volgende dag komt Leo weer, via dezelfde weg. Hij en Josje gaan de kamer van Willem de Vries binnen door middel van een loper van Leo. Er blijkt in de kamer een kluis te zijn, die echter niet makkelijk te openen is. Hij heeft een cijferslot en ze kunnen hem niet openen. Ze moeten de code bedenken. Leo gaat weer weg en Josje bedenkt de volgende dagen wat de code kan zijn. Ze weet het niet, hoewel ze heel wat bedenkt.

Valentijn maakt ondertussen contact met een meisje, Céline. Hij maakt haar wijs dat hij door Willem de Vries is uitgekozen om een verrader in het midden van de sekte te vinden en dat hij er daarom uitgezet is. Céline gelooft dit. Valentijn vraagt haar wat voor hem te doen, namelijk Willem de Vries na de toespraak op vrijdag te vragen wanneer hij zijn geloof 'ontdekte'. Ze doet het en dit blijkt 11 oktober 1976 te zijn. Josje gaat direct nadat ze dit gehoord heeft naar zijn kamer toe met de loper van Leo en probeert zijn kluis te openen. Dit lukt en er blijkt een grote hoeveelheid geld in te zitten. Willem de Vries is een muntenliefhebber en verzamelt oude munten. Josje wordt echter gepakt terwijl ze in de kamer van Willem de Vries is. Ze wordt opgesloten in haar kamer, maar weet te ontsnappen door het raam. Hierna vertelt ze alles aan haar grootvader.

Het einde

Het einde van de sekte
Valentijn weet Céline zover te krijgen dat ze nog een vraag gaat stellen: Wat vindt The Bright van geld. Op de avond dat Willem de Vries gaat spreken sluipen Josje en Paul het gebouw binnen. Zij pakken de bakken met geld uit de kluis en gaan boven het toneel zitten waar Willem de Vries spreekt. Nadat de vraag gesteld wordt, gaat De Vries geanimeerd vertellen dat geld slecht en verdorven is en dat God tegen geld is. Valentijn laat een muntje op het podium vallen en even later nog een muntje en nog een. Dan gooien ze de hele bak met munten over hem heen. De Vries raakt uit zijn ritme en gaat de muntjes bekijken. Hij raakt in een roes van al die mooie en bijzondere muntjes. De zaal kijkt hem vol verbazing aan. Hierna heeft Willem de Vries door hoe raar hij bezig is. Hij kijkt om zich heen, heeft door dat het zijn eigen geld is en loopt weg. Hierna komt Valentijn op het toneel en vertelt dat Willem de Vries slecht was en de sekteleden gebruikte om zijn eigen hobby te bekostigen. De sekte is opgeheven.

Het einde van het boek
Aan het eind van het boek zit de hele groep in de tuin van Aart Keizer. Aart Keizer vertelt dat De Vries het land uit is en het geld heeft mogen houden. Weliswaar heeft hij Josje geprobeerd te drogeren en laten opsluiten, maar heeft ook Keizers team de wet overtreden en zal een aanklacht weinig kansrijk zijn. De sekte is opgeheven. Paul beseft dat hij verkeerd bezig was geweest en geeft zijn fouten toe. Hij is wat minder eigenwijs geworden. Céline voelt daarentegen nog steeds een zekere bewondering voor De Vries.

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Originally from beautiful Adelaide, South Australia, Anna moved to Vail over 25 years ago after touring the US when she fell in love with the mountain lifestyle of Vail. Anna has always had a strong sense of adventure and competed with the local bicycle racing circuit as a mountain bike racer and advanced to pro racing and competed in the 1994 championships held in Vail.
Anna has been very involved in the many noteworthy causes of the Vail Valley community. She is most proud of her work with the Vail Buddy's group, which is a locally developed child mentoring and development program. She was blessed enough to become a mother-like figure to one of her mentees, Justine, who now attends the University of Denver.
Anna held various positions within the hospitality industry before her real estate career began 15 years ago. These positions included resort destination management, concierge services, activities coordinator, and the sales director at Bachelor Gulch & Beaver Creek Club selling private memberships. She really enjoyed the challenges of the sales profession and wanted to continue her career in that direction, which made selling real estate, a perfect fit for her.
Anna obtained her real estate license in 1998 and was fortunate enough to work side by side and learned from one of Slifer's pioneer real estate brokers, John Appleby, from 1999 through 2008. Her tenure with John was a proven success as they were continuously recognized as top selling producers, and were rated in the top five producers at Slifer Smith & Frampton in 2002, selling more than $64 million in real estate transactions. Anna has successfully handled over 200 transactions and over $460 million in property sales.
Anna is truly dedicated to her work and her clients. She holds high integrity and works for her clients to get the job done, even in the most challenging market. She provides her clients with a high level of service, professionalism and knowledge.
When Anna is not actively working, to no surprise, you will find her on her mountain bike or spending time with Justine and her friends. Her other hobbies are salsa dancing, skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, traveling and theater.
Anna is located in the SSF Bachelor Gulch office in the Ritz Carlton® Hotel, a world-class ski resort. Anna has the experience and knowledge to help you with all of your real estate needs anywhere in the Vail Valley.


The RUSA RA Research and Trends Committee Spring 2018 CODES Convo is happening online Tuesday, April 24 from 10 am ET – 6 pm ET.
We will be going back to basics with a discussion of RA 101: what are the key ideas and practices that everyone should be learning? The committee is pleased to have two guest moderators, Booklist editor and author Joyce Saricks and Library Journal reader's advisory columnist and author Neal Wyatt join us for a portion of what should be a lively and informative conversation! Please do feel free to bring up any issues, success stories, or questions that you might have, as wide participation is what makes these conversations so great.
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What is a minor wound?
How do I care for cuts, scrapes, and abrasions?
Minor wounds are common and are not usually serious.
Minor wounds usually do not require a doctor's care. Most can be treated at home with first aid.
A minor wound is a small wound or a wound on just the surface of the skin.
A minor wound might be a cut, scrape, or abrasion (like a child's skinned knee).
A cut that goes beyond the top layer of skin may need stitches. Call the doctor.
Wounds that will not stop bleeding may need stitches. Call the doctor.
Most other minor wounds can be treated at home with first aid.
The most important step is to wash the wound with soap and warm water to keep it clean. Pat dry.
Avoid putting alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and iodine on the wound. This may actually cause more damage.
Putting a first-aid ointment, such as Bacitracin, may help prevent infection.
Cover the wound with a bandage (such as a Band-Aid) to keep out dirt and to prevent infection.
To help stop bleeding, raise the wounded area. For example, rest a leg on a pillow if a cut to the shin won't stop bleeding.
Wash the wound with soap and water each day.
Replace the bandage each day.
Signs of infection can include redness and swelling.
Other signs are pain or tenderness.
Any pus (cream or greenish fluid) draining from the wound could indicate infection.
Red streaks on the skin near the wound could be a sign of infection. This type of infection is more serious, especially if the child also has a fever. See the doctor right away.
People who have illnesses that weaken the immune system, such as diabetes or cancer should see a doctor if they are wounded. They are more likely to get an infection.
If you think your child needs stitches, call the doctor right away.
Call the doctor immediately if your child has red streaks on his skin around the wound, especially if he also has a fever.
Call the doctor if you think your child's wound is infected.
If there is risk of infection, call the doctor to see if your child has had a tetanus shot within the last 5 years.
Deep wounds or wounds that will not stop bleeding may need stitches.
The most important step is to wash the wound with soap and warm water to keep it clean.
Signs of infection can include redness, swelling, pain, or tenderness.


I always liked milk paint, but I had not used it enough to really love it. I wanted to carry her paint, because a. she's my friend & I wanted to support her business and b. i knew if she loved it, I would love it.
Fast forward several months…I have just begun playing with paint again as the first year of our shop really revolved around the business side of things. But lately with the hiring of more sweet folks, I've had more time to get creative again.
I started playing with MMS milk paint in May when we were getting ready for teaching our class at Haven. I got really excited when I created a very beautiful driftwood finish (that we later taught at Haven), and even more so when we played with resist techniques during.
This pine dresser came into my life about a year ago and while I was able to start it, I could just never finish it the way I wanted.
After I began playing with milk paint, I knew the lines were perfect for some chipping.
The piece was unfinished and ready to work with…a blank slate.
So even though I don't have the how-to pics, I've got a list for you.
1. Start by making your steel wool/vinegar mixture. I've seen all sorts of tutorials for this online, but it seems the easiest and simplest way is to place steel wool in vinegar and let it soak for about a week. It needs to be getting rusty before you use the vinegar-soaked pad. I noticed it didn't turn the wood after a day or two. It needed the full week to rust and create depth to the wood. The drawers are the straight steel wool/vinegar mixture.
Rub the soaked steel wool pads all over the dresser drawers, just like you were using a stain.
I wanted to be sure that I got some chipping on this piece so I applied a dab of vaseline here and there. This acts as a resist, causing the paint to chip and avoid adhering. As I was painting my second coat, it began resisting away, and easily chipped off. Then, it did its own thing and chipped in other places, too.
You'll notice the top is a little more gray and a little lighter. I washed the top with some grey paint/water before applying the steel wool/vinegar. It is the loveliest shade of smoky grey.
5. Once everything is dry, smooth out with a fine sanding block. This helps you pull of the chipping parts of the milk paint.
6. Wax your piece with Furniture Wax. Again, I'll include some tips on using the wax in another post, but this is a GREAT topcoat choice.
And because I couldn't help it, here's some more pictures of tiny pumpkins….
I can't wait to hear what you guys think of it…I'm a fan. And if you have any questions, be sure to leave a comment and I'll answer them in my FAQ's post.
I've never heard of "milk" paint before. It looks good though. The dresser turned out excellent.
I LOVE milk paint!!! And this dresser is phenomenal!! I recently painted a coffee table with milk paint and it chipped way too much – to the point where there are just small patches of paint with mostly just the underneath ugly varnish showing. Can I just paint right over that? I love chippy, but this doesn't even look chippy – it looks more like a paint job that went VERY bad.
I was just looking up a tutorial on this yesterday! Love how it turned out…did you use the white antiquing wax?
I do love the finished piece! I love the way your drawers turned dark. I recently tried the steel wool technique on a console table that my hubby built, but it turned orangey! Like rust! And when I touched it, the rust came off on my hands! So I wiped it all down and tried something different. Any ideas why I might have had this issue? I let it site for about a week before applying, then applies it with a paint brush.
Love it! I have really been wanting to try milk paint for awhile, just waiting for the perfect piece. And I must say I am so glad you are having more time for the creative side of things!
This is beautiful! I love the top especially. 🙂 Thanks for sharing! What you do with furniture is amazing!
I have never heard of our used milk paint but it seems like something worth trying after seeing that dresser. Thank you for sharing.
I LOVE MMSMP. I'm down to the last little bit of my own bag of Grain Sack, and I've been converted.
I think the dresser turned out wonderfully. I haven't yet tried the vingear wash, but I'm dying to try it! Thinking that may be the perfect base for my massive monogram (when I ever get around to building the thing).
Yes!! I am definitely a fan, of YOU, thanks for the tips!!!


Running a successful restaurant can be a very fulfilling yet challenging task. In a recent survey of restaurant owners, only 38 percent described their financial situation as "good to excellent." At United Business Funding our goal is to provide you with easy access to business financing so that you can focus on what you do best – growing your restaurant, your way!
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Comparing restaurant business loans is an important element of the hospitality management. In the fast-paced world of food service, getting the right finance deal can mean the difference between success and failure. A competitive loan will allow you to spread repayments over a reasonable period of time and maximize your cash flow in those quieter months. But getting a poor deal may negatively impact your profitability and leave you struggling to repay the loan. So, what should you look for when deciding between restaurant business loans? What kind of rates and terms can you expect? And how difficult are they to secure? In this article, we answer all of these questions and walk you through everything you need to know about restaurant financing.
The restaurant industry has an incredibly high turnover of new businesses. Many start and fail within a year due to the numerous difficulties involved. Business premises in high traffic areas often command extremely high rents. The cost of equipment, stock, and staff can quickly mount up, so it's vital that you secure the best possible financing option. Restaurant business loans are designed to meet the specific needs of the catering industry and can help to support you on your journey to success.
However, traditional lenders often perceive the catering industry to be a risky investment. Because of the high failure rate, they are hesitant to lend to restaurant owners, especially if it's for their first venture or a new start-up. If they do offer restaurant business loans, then they often entail meeting strict requirements that can be almost impossible for independent entrepreneurs. Not only will they require a large deposit and spotless credit history, but they will expect you to demonstrate extensive experience in the hospitality industry and want to review your business plan thoroughly. The good news is, there are alternative lenders that take a more practical approach to small business loans. They have less strict eligibility criteria yet still offer competitive repayment terms and interest rates. Alternative lenders often have a simpler and faster application process too, so you can access the funds and put them to good use much more quickly.
2) What Can Restaurant Business Loans Be Used For?
Restaurant business loans can be used for a wide variety of purposes. If you're looking to open a restaurant then they can be used to pay for business premises, purchase equipment, and furniture, or stock up your fridges with all-important ingredients. They can be used to pay your staff's first salaries until your generating enough revenue to cover their costs and increase your working capital.
Depending on your location you may find that your restaurant business is seasonal. The weather, tourism, or special events can all affect your footfall and the number of customers coming through your door. Many restaurants have to deal with seasonal demand which can make it difficult to maintain a consistently positive cash flow throughout the year. Sometimes business owners require a lump sum injection of cash ahead of the season. This allows them to prepare in advance and ensure that they can make the most of it. Others use restaurant business loans to invest in marketing campaigns that help to attract customers out of season. Some loan options allow you to use the funds to cover operating costs, pay bills, and meet your immediate needs during the slow season.
There are also those unexpected costs that appear from nowhere. Sometimes restaurant equipment will break, become damaged, or even be stolen, leaving you in need of some quick funding. Restaurant business loans can be used to repair, upgrade, or replace essential equipment so that you're able to continue operating with minimal downtime. You can also use them to purchase extra equipment to deal with increased demand or expand into additional locations.
Restaurant business loans can also help you take advantage of unexpected opportunities. Perhaps you've been offered the first refusal on new premises that are in the perfect location. Or you've been given the option to buy out a competitor but need some funding to pay for it. You may have been asked to host a large event but need to invest in supplies for it upfront. Group bookings, weddings, and corporate events all require you to purchase ingredients in high volumes and may involve renting extra equipment and hiring temporary staff. Instead of turning down the opportunity because you don't have the resources, restaurant business loans can allow you to take full advantage.
Restaurant business loans come in several different types, each with their own inherent advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of which type you choose, there are some things you can do to put yourself in the best possible position. Lenders like to see solid credit scores, proven hospitality experience, a decent down payment or deposit, and additional collateral as security. Whether you can meet some or all of these criteria will influence which funding avenues are available to you. In this section, we look at some of the most common loans for restaurant businesses.
Restaurant business loans are specifically designed for the hospitality industry. They are usually offered by traditional lending institutions like banks which means they come with associated drawbacks. Complex application processes, strict eligibility criteria, and long waiting times are typically involved with these types of loan. However, if you can meet the requirements and have the time, you'll often be rewarded with competitive interest rates and flexible repayment terms. These will be determined by the individual institution, loan amount, and duration over which you want to repay it.
Although small business loans are not specifically tailored for restaurants they offer a practical alternative to traditional restaurant loans. They can be used to purchase equipment, hire staff, secure leased premises, or drive new customers to visit. A key benefit of small business loans is that they are available from a much wider range of lenders. SBA loans from the Small Business Administration offer highly competitive terms if you're able to meet their strict requirements. Alternative lenders also offer a wealth of small business loan options without the complex paperwork or hoops to jump through. If you need funding in weeks rather than months, then alternative lenders like us offer a faster and more streamlined process.
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Restaurant equipment loans are also available to make purchases with. They usually have a fixed interest rate so that you can plan your payments in advance and are a typically repaid over a three-year period. The funding you get from this type of loan can only be used to pay for the equipment and taxes, so you'll need to find additional money for things like delivery and installation.
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The judge affirms an absence of malice decision.
In a closely-watched defamation case, art authenticator Peter Paul Biro has lost his appeal of a case he brought against writer David Grann and New Yorker publisher Condé Nast concerning a 2010 article that raised questions about Biro's methodology.
Biro had also named as defendants several publications that picked up on an publicized the original New Yorker story including Louise Blouin Media (Artinfo.com), Gawker Media, and Paddy Johnson, publisher of the well-known art blog Art F City.


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You are here: Home / Confederation News / Delay in issuing orders for grant of additional Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2020
Delay in issuing orders for grant of additional Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2020
Granting additional DA of 4% to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2020 is yet to be issued, even though Cabinet has approved it in March 2020.
Also check: 4% DA Order January 2020 – Not yet published by Finmin
CONFEDERATION OF CGE&W ADDRESSED TO SECRETARY DOPT
CONFEDERATION OF CENTRAL GOVT EMPLOYEES & WORKERS
1st Floor, North Avenue PO Building, New Delhi – 110001
Website: www.confederationhq.blogspot.com
RAVI NAIR
R.N. PARASHAR
No. Confd./Covid-19/2020
Dated: 21.04,2020
The Secretary, Personnel,
Department of Personnel and Training,
Government of India,
North Block, New Delhi. 110 001
Sub : (i) Contribution towards PM CARES FUND
(ii) Delay in issuing orders for grant of additional Dearness Allowance w.e.f. 01.01.2020.
With reference to the proposal for deduction of contribution from salary towards PM CARES FUND, we submit the following.
Needless to say that the Central Govt Employees organizations, especially Confederation of Central Govt. Employees and Workers, in the past, had stood with the Govt of India and people of our country, during the days of crisis, whether it is war with the neighbouring countries or natural calamities. We are fully aware that the crisis now created due to the COVID-19 pandemic is unprecedented and hence the Central Government Employees have to play a major role in overcoming this alarming situation. In fact, some of our departments like Department of Posts, Department of Health and Family Welfare are declared as essential services by the Government and employees are working round the clock in offices and also in the field, inspite of the fact that many of them are not provided with preventive measures as instructed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
We have already given a call to the employees to donate liberally, not less than one day's salary, towards the PM CARES Fund. As we are representing the lower rung of employees, mainly non- gazetted employees; it may not be possible to donate more from their take home pay. Inspite of this constraint, if the Government is very particular to deduct more, it may be limited to maximum one more day's salary, thus total two day's salary. If any employee is willing to contribute more, the same may be deducted from their salary after obtaining consent letter.
Further, it may be noted that the Government orders for granting additional DA of 4% to the Central Government Employees and Pensioners w.e.f. 01.01.2020 is yet to be issued, even though Cabinet has approved it in March 2020.
It is reported by some print and electronic media that Govt is mooting a proposal to impound DA, which has created uneasiness in the minds of employees and pensioners. It is requested that action may be taken for issuing of DA orders early.
Concludingly, it is requested to issue strict instructions to all Departments that whenever employees are asked to attend duty, in-office or in the field, it should be ensured that all preventive measures as instructed by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is provided to each and every employee, without fail. The death of a Postal employee working in Foreign Post Kolkata due to COVID-19 infection has caused much anxiety among the employees.
Thanking you in anticipation,
(R.N. Parashar)
Confederation of CGE&W,
Member Standing Committee & NC-JCM
Source: Confederation
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Donation of one-day salary to PM CARES Fund – May 2020 to March 2021
Freezing of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Central Government pensioners at current rates till July 2021
Grant of Additional House Rent Allowance to CG Employees – Finmin Order 14.8.2018
Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) are not Admissible for Additional Post Allowance
Grant of Dearness Relief to CG Pensioners from July 2018 – Orders issued
Grant of Additional Post Allowance for Casual Leave
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By Adrian Ruhi	Music
Concert review: Incubus
From The Miami Herald's blog, Miami Music Matters
In its first South Florida performance in almost two years, California-based alt-rock group Incubus blasted through a 90 minute set of its biggest hits, fan-favorite album cuts, and a few rarities, despite less than stellar sound.
The first show at Bayfront Park Amphitheater in downtown Miami since a multi-million dollar makeover, the venue's sound was flat and low — not ideal for a rock and roll show. The band's songs, which are known for transitioning from whisper-quiet to in-your-face loud, were overly equalized, lessening the impact of the the music's dynamic range and singer Brandon Boyd's soaring vocals.
That didn't stop fans from enjoying the show, though. Whether it was the spacey opening riffs of "Pardon Me," the fiery political growl of "Megalomaniac" or the mellow, guitar-only rendition of "Drive," the audience was glad to chant along with all of Boyd's words.
Incubus wasn't afraid of showing its musical chops either: Ben Kenney played a heavy bass-slapping solo and Boyd took up a didgeridoo on "Redefine," Guitarist Mike Einziger took up a pipa for the organic "Aqueous Transmission," and the entire band stripped-down and built up a fierce performance of "Dig" that included reggae guitar riffs and a rollicking percussion break.
After a short intermission, the band returned for a two song encore: A loose, jam-inspired rendition of the jazz-funk "Are You In?," and the set-closing cover of Prince's "Let's Go Crazy."
With the recent release of greatest hits compilation Monuments and Melodies, it's unsurprising that Incubus stuck to its best known songs: Six of the songs performed were from 2001's Morning View, the band's most successful album. But surprisingly, current single "Black Heart Inertia" wasn't played, and it's been ignored by Incubus for much of the current tour.
Incubus' setlist:
Pardon Me
Nice To Know You
Anna Molly
Drive (stripped down)
Talk Shows On Mute (stripped down)
Dig (stripped down)
Redefine
Look Alive
Oil & Water
A Kiss To Send Us Off
Aqueous Transmission
Let's Go Crazy (Prince cover)
Read my interview with Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger for the Miami Herald.
Tagged Bayfront Park, Brandon Boyd, Incubus, Let's Go Crazy, Miami, Mike Einziger, Monuments & Melodies, Monuments and Melodies, Prince
3 thoughts on "Concert review: Incubus"
Zisko says:
It was a great show and I had a great time but the sound was a little disappointing. Luckily it wasn't too big of a deal. They still rocked just as hard as the first two times I saw them.
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Great site…keep up the good work.
Bill Bartmann says:
This blog rocks! I gotta say, that I read a lot of blogs on a daily basis and for the most part, people lack substance but, I just wanted to make a quick comment to say I'm glad I found your blog. Thanks,
A definite great read…


If you are one of the select few people who get to witness the birth of kittens, you are in for quite a treat. As long as you're not too queasy, you can be present during the delivery and be available for your kitty if any complications arise. The most important part of this process is the preparation you do beforehand, beginning near the start of the pregnancy. Let's go over how to prepare for the birth of kittens – be ready with everything you need during this exciting time!
Just like in people, a pregnant cat will benefit from a diet geared for keeping her and the growing kittens well nourished. One of the best ways to ensure she gets the right food at the right time is to track her trimesters. If you are able, mark down when your cat first gets pregnant.
During the first two trimesters, you can feed your cat her normal nutrient-rich diet. During the third trimester, you can switch up her food to higher-calorie canned kitten food. This higher-calorie kitten food will help her get enough nutrition when the uterus is pushing up against her stomach – this creates less space for food without discomfort after eating.
Keep her on the kitten food until she has fully weaned her kittens. This helps to provide her with adequate amounts of protein and calories during this physically taxing stage of the life cycle.
It's always a good idea to prepare for an emergency situation. At some point during the pregnancy, it is a good idea to visit the vet for a professional overview (and congratulations!). This can help to ensure that your cat is in great shape and so you can get some advice as to what you need to do in the event of a complication (besides immediately visiting the us here at The Little Cat Clinic in La Mesa, CA).
Keep some dental floss on hand to tie off a cord in case the mother doesn't do so. Also, keep some sterile scissors to cut the cord under a similar circumstance. You can choose to employ a small amount of iodine for cleaning the kitten's navel area if it gets inflamed or infected down the road, although unlikely.
Finally, if the new mother cannot feed the kittens for whatever reason, be prepared to hand feed with a kitten milk replacer. Get a special formulation that includes colostrum. You will need to feed them with a small dropper for as long as the nursing period lasts – about four weeks of continual feeding and another four weeks for the weaning process.
Once she is close to birth, your pregnant cat will be searching out a safe and secluded place to deliver her kittens. Make it easier for her by creating a special nesting place. A simple high-sided cardboard box lined with soft towels, bedding, newspapers, etc. – essentially anything soft and comfortable you don't mind getting soiled – will be a perfect place for her to nurse. Just make sure that the items you use do not have any strong odors or fragrances. Kittens are born deaf and blind recognizing their mother only by scent.
Set up her food and water just outside the nest and place a litter box about two feet away. Ensure that the area you choose is not a high traffic area. It should be tucked away somewhere private where dogs, other pets, and humans frequent less often, if at all. If even after all your special preparations your cat still delivers the kittens somewhere else, let it be. She has her instincts and will follow them regardless of your good intentions.
Kittens on the way is a time of celebration. When well prepared, you will be the proud guardians of a few new members of the family delivered safe and sound. When it comes to how to prepare for the birth of kittens, making sure to provide the proper food at the right time for the queen, creating a safe nesting place for her near delivery time, and making sure to have emergency preparations in place will all help to ensure perfect delivery. If you just found your cat is pregnant, reach out to us here at Little Cat Clinic at 619-547-0900 today. We will be happy to give you a roadmap to follow and be here to answer all of your questions. And again, congratulations!


My condolences to all of you. Your mother was such a wonderful woman. Everyone in our family loved her. What I remember most was her humor. She always made us laugh. What a great friend she was to my mother! She was a bright spot in our lives for many years. I'll always remember her fondly.
Ann and family I am so sorry to hear about your mom I just found out now. I remember laughing so hard with her and my mom when they worked at st Thomas and all the good times we had at each others houses when we were kids. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. My mom has been gone 20 years this summer.dont know where the time went.
Anne, Jim, Paul, Carl, Clare, my nieces, Michelle, Elaine, Nicole and all of Ethel's other grandchildren, I am so very sorry for the loss of your Mother and Grandmother. I have so many nice memories of Ethel, especially when my daughter was younger. She loved taking her granddaughters shopping or out to eat, especially Elaine because Elaine loved her food when younger. Many yard sales on Mimi Road, Ethel running in and out of the house getting more items as things sold. I remember my nieces birthday parties. Ethel always had a big box of clothes, a variety of items for the birthday girl. Your mom/grandmother was a good hearted person. It was nice that she and my mom liked each other and could enjoy each other's company at any family gatherings. you will all miss her terribly. Hold onto your memories of all the good times. I believe your Mom/Grandmother is at peace and happily reunited with her husband and that both are smiling just as they are in the beautiful picture posted here.


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