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Ellicottville Village Planning Board moves forward on Rafi's Platters approvals
Posted On January 15, 2020 January 15, 2020 By Ellicottville Times
By Caitlin Croft
The January meeting of the Village Planning Board continued discussion of a new restaurant on 32 Washington St. after an adjacent parcel owner challenged issuing the needed permits.
Concerns regarding building encroachment were the primary concern in addition to no special permit being required for bringing in Rafi's Platters to the former Tips Up space.
It was determined last month no Special Use Permit was required "because it is continuing to operate as a restaurant and there is no change in use. A zoning permit is required, but that is completed by the Code Enforcement Officer."
The adjacent owners cited zoning requirements that because Tips Up had been closed for more than a year, the new owners needed a Special Use Permit (SUP). This zoning requirement was discussed last month, but because Tips Up never had an SUP, it was not necessary if the use was staying the same.
The planning board consulted the village attorney, after receiving a letter from the adjacent owners' legal representation, and the board was advised to bring the applicant back in and apply for an SUP.
From the application there will be no exterior changes to the building, there will be an addition of a dumpster enclosure to be designed in-kind with village requirements. This is a Type 1 Action under the State Environment Quality Review and a determination of significance will be declared after a public hearing.
There is a less than 10 percent change in the footprint of the building, therefore there is no referral to the County Planning Board. Architectural Design Review and Historical Review are not applicable because there are no exterior changes. All current building code violations will be corrected and upheld per the Code Enforcement Officer.
There is a question in regard to the lot lines as the survey from 1977 shows that approximately 1 ½ feet are encroaching the adjacent owners on the side of the building and less than ½ foot encroachment in the rear. At one point there was an encroachment issue with a different adjacent owner and the issue was resolved with 6 square feet being added to encompass the exhaust fan that hung over the zero lot line with the EVL Winery.
The board inquired as to why these encroachment issues were not addressed back then in roughly 2017. There was a concern as to why there was a clean title of ownership not stating the encroachments for all these years and the applicants' engineer advised this happens a lot with buildings as old as 32 Washington St.
The application was deemed complete and there was a motion for a special public hearing for Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m.
IN OTHER BUSINESS, last month there were concerns raised as to the handling of trash at the West Rose restaurant. There was going to be a tote enclosure designed and therefore a site plan amendment was deemed necessary.
There was an email received that all totes had been removed and the trash will be handled inside per the original site plan. Therefore no site plan amendment is now needed.
There has also been an ongoing inquiry if a driveway was allowed through part of 17 & 19 McKinley Drive that per the platt was zoned to be reserved from future development. The owners may go through the process to look at the platt and apply for an amendment but this does not mean it would be granted. No application has been submitted at this time.
The next regular meeting of the Village Planning Board is Feb. 11 at 5:30 p.m.
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Yes, in the new year with a new combat (in the sense of literature) tasks. Let to it for another month, but we are in compliance with the covenants in advance.
Today we can say that the series "Combat aircraft" quite a place, and fly him and fly. But there is one subject that I like well, not less (and maybe more) than the planes of world war II.
This is the cruisers. Or cruisers. How to put the emphasis, both variations are considered correct.
And not without reason.
And on whom, forgive, to admire? On aircraft carriers? Sorry, the aircraft carrier and naval aesthetics – they are not even close to floating. Floating storage with the aircraft and airport – well, that it beautiful? In my opinion, nothing.
About the same ratio to the battleships. Well, a large chest, well, huge cannon. And in fact – the ship-a total lightweight. No speed, no maneuverability, from a submarine defend from planes defend the course he lay below without the dangers were, and then... If all goes well, then Mr. battleship somewhere out there fluttering over the horizon.
And maybe even fall, then, of course, no words, beauty will. If you fall.
Cruiser – the cruiser. If you look at history, and we now see that it was originally a class not tonnage or more which, and purpose.
And the main purpose of the cruiser was just kreisiraadio. That is, independent action and perform tasks independently of the main fleet.
And here the list is not just big, he is also diverse. Guard the bruisers, against enemy destroyers (about the malicious parts of the seas!), raiding, that is the capture and sinking of the supply ships of the enemy, wiring convoys, setting minefields, support landings and much more.
In General, the cruiser – thing, completely independent, and therefore (from my perspective) even more versatile than a battleship or aircraft carrier. At least the cruiser is able to do too much without the involvement of the squadron cover. Examples in the history is full, but when the Lord battleships began to pose as vigilantes, all ended very sadly. Foam on the waves. Proven "Bismarck" and "Yamato".
Go with?
The Term "cruiser" itself was born in the XVII century. "Cruiser" — it was rather the appointment of the ship than its construction arrangement.
Cruisers were usually quite small and agile vessels. In those days the battleships were usually too large, unwieldy and expensive, to send them into a long single voyage, for example, to other continents. In addition, they were also a strategically important units to risk them in a patrol or reconnaissance missions.
Because some cruisers were appointed in the 18th century, mostly frigates. Medium size ships, quite fast and maneuverable, equipped for long hikes, with the average same armament on one-gun deck two.
The American frigate "Constitution", the oldest sailing ship in the world
If you read the stories about pirates of the Caribbean in those years, it turns out, the frigate was the dream of every tough guy with Tortuga. Just because he was the ideal cruiser that allowed to plunder the transports of the Spaniards.
But not a single frigate alive Admiral. And because the role of cruisers easily prescribed sloops, corvettes, Brigs, in General, the question was only in range.
In the mid-nineteenth century cruising functions to perform sailing steam screw ships of various types: frigates, corvettes, sloops, clipper.
And the first to call a cruiser a cruiser the Americans. Yes not simple, and the Confederate States of America during the Civil war in that country.
The CSA was not such a Navy as the North, because southerners made a bet on the raiders. The Confederation was first officially used the term "cruiser", although he was still United by the ships on purpose, and not according to the design feature. The cruiser "Alabama" for two years, drank the blood in the U.S. Navy, having captured 69 prizes and sinking one warship, until he calmed down off the coast of France.
And for the other cruiser, "Shenandoah", which captured about 40 ships, raced up to hundreds of American warships, but was never caught.
It is in a Civil war in the USA took place as cruiser class ships designed specifically for raiding.
If the term "cruiser" ustakanilos Americans, the first step to ensure that the cruisers have become such as we are used to see them made in Russia.
In 1875 at the Russian Imperial Navy entered the frigate "General-Admiral", which became the world's first armored cruiser. Unlike armored cruisers, these ships had not only the armor deck, but the reservation side in the area of the waterline — bronepoezd.
Interesting, but but us armored cruisers were built only by the British. But then went to the others and all world countries rushed to develop and build their battleships faster helpers.
Evolving, the cruiser came up to the First world war is quite a separate class of ships which existed, and, moreover, arranged such Zaruba, where it was hot and no battleships. The battle of Cape Coronel, the Falkland Islands, in German Bay, at the Dogger banks – all these episodes the First world, is closely linked with the cruisers.
And at the same time were separated from total family two such wonderful class as battlecruisers and heavy.
In General, to retell the story of the cruisers just don't see sense, I think, sufficient to designate the classes of these ships, which will be considered.
1. Battle cruisers. Unjustly ruined by the Washington Treaty of the class, which could be a very great future. But – were battleships, and there is nothing you can do about it.
2. The heavy cruiser. Very interesting class, because every country did whatever as I could in terms of creating such ships.
3. Strange cruiser. Don't know how to name them correctly, but those who are in the classes were not human. The same German "Deuchland" and the Soviet "Project 26".
4. A light cruiser.
5. The auxiliary cruiser. Though not quite a cruiser, but the crew of the "Jervis Bay" didn't have time to think about compliance. And call cruiser – go on "Admiral Scheer"... Although the Germans also have written a bunch of pages in history.
Auxiliary cruiser "Jervis Bay", which is 22 minutes fought with the "Admiral Scheer"
6. Armored and armored cruiser.
7. Missile cruiser.
Generally, the class held an interesting way, from the small and agile ships to outright whoppers "of Repulse", "Von der Thann" and "Peter the Great".
Given that the cruisers built everything from recognized authorities until very nontrivial South Americans, Swedes and Spaniards, have a place to roam and someone with whom to compare.
Especially interesting, in my opinion, Italian and Japanese ships. There were a lot of interesting decisions, and why some attention they are not particularly devoted. So let's try and talk about actual combat ships, perhaps undeservedly neglected.
As one example, the acts of our cruiser "Red Caucasus". You can take and compare with the work of any of our battleships. Or all three at once. Definitely "Red Caucasus" advantage.
The Cruiser without support – still a combat unit. Battleship...
Let's Talk about cruisers...
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Last week when my husband and I were on vacation sans children, we decided to go to the movies. It's something we rarely get the chance to do with our busy lives and our children's busy schedules. As fans of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, we decided to partake of "Dark Shadows." I won't do a review here, but suffice to say one word: rental.
Prior to the movie, we were graced with about ten movie previews, and I'm not joking. Now, I realize the way the world works these days. Everything moves quickly: we get our news in three minutes as no one reads the newspaper anymore; we text message short words and phrases and use shortcuts that make me cringe at the usage of the English language; and we can't slow down two seconds to watch a television show that has commercials, as we fast forward through them on the DVR. But oh my goodness, do movie trailers have to be cut so ridiculously fast? We go from one shot to the next, each scene rarely lasting more than three seconds, the camera angles off kilter, shot, then shot, then shot—it goes so damn fast. I can't even tell the actors who are in the stinking movie!
Last night during the season finale of "American Idol," there was a preview for the new "The Amazing Spider-Man" movie that's going to be released in July. I know Toby Maguire is no longer Spider-Man; however, the preview is cut so quickly, you see Andrew Garfield's face for all of about—you guessed it—three seconds. It takes all of the romance out of it. To see what I'm talking about, watch the trailer below.
And that's the problem with movie trailers.


We have heard that after 1 month of age babies shouldn't be swaddled b/c it can impair their motor development. We usually swaddle him at nighttime and naps. Is this too much?
Swaddle and love your baby. We swaddle our babies for sleep until they no longer find it comforting. We fully swaddle them (both arms and legs) until 2 to 3 months old. After this we typically swaddle just their legs for a few months.
The argument that swaddling impairs development is similar to saying that holding your baby slows their walking. Your child should have periods of time where they are allowed to freely exercise and comforting time where they are just loved. Swaddling your son at bedtime will not interfere with his development.


A little less than a year ago, I wrote about my success losing weight by spending an hour each morning playing Dance Dance Revolution. However, after nearly a year of this regime, I grew bored and felt the need for a change—so I decided to try watching anime on an exercise bike instead.
A little background on me: Growing up, I was one of those kids who could eat as much as they want of anything they want and remain thin as a rail. However, even then, I knew it couldn't last; so I made myself a deal: When my metabolism slowed down and I started to put on the pounds, I'd start watching my diet and exercising.
One problem, though. I hate exercise—with a passion—and it's hard to be motivated to wake up early and do something you hate. Thus, I had to make exercise fun somehow—hence the idea of using DDR as a weight loss method. Last year I wrote a bit on how it was working, but I never did quite get the results I was hoping for. And by about November of last year, DDR had become unbearably boring.
So I set upon a new idea: watching anime each morning while riding an exercise bike—not the most original idea, I admit. I started by buying the incredibly inexpensive ALINCO AFB4409 off of Amazon for $150. Then, all that was left was to watch two episodes of anime (44 to 46 minutes total) each morning as I peddled. I kept a day-to-day record of how many calories I burned (according to the bike's calorie counter) and tried to "beat my score" from the previous day each morning.
Now, four months later, I tend to burn between 900 and 1000 calories each ride. And thanks to the anime, I am totally distracted whenever I work out and don't even notice it. Best of all, I have lost ten pounds (leaving me at 157 lbs total), bringing me down to the "normal" BMI weight range for the first time in seven years.
However, I'd be lying if I said exercise alone was responsible for my weight loss. After a stupidly embarrassing moment where I discovered that I had been eating far more calories than I thought I was—i.e., ridiculously small serving size calories versus amount of calories in a whole package—I fixed my diet so that I take in no more than 2000 calories a day. This means I basically go shopping with a calculator in hand. I also work to avoid carbs (namely rice and bread) whenever I can—though that is pretty difficult as bread is easily my favorite food.
I've also learned two very helpful dieting tips for a single person like me: (1) Super low calorie food like yogurts and salads are your best friends and (2) never buy in bulk. If you are like me, you'll eat everything you can if it's put in front of you or is available just a few steps away, so buying only what you plan to eat for your next meal makes it impossible to overeat.
However, even with all this, I know I could be eating healthier. Unfortunately, I grew up with a father who is an excellent cook and thus never bothered to learn much beyond the basics of cooking myself—seriously, why would I want to eat my crappy food when I could eat his delicious spreads. Moreover, I don't enjoy the act of cooking and find it a waste of my free time. However, despite this shortcoming, my weight loss plan has been a big success.
After about 15 months, between DDR and this, I have lost 20 lbs total. And let me say, there is nothing more satisfying than trying to tighten your belt only to find there are no more holes and you need to buy a smaller one.


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Getting arrested is no laughing matter. For the common man, one's knowledge of criminal proceedings is often confined to what is portrayed on television. With easy access to American television programmes, Singaporeans may be familiar with the Miranda warning – "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say may be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you..." But how applicable is this locally when it comes to other similar US practices?
The glamorisation of criminal proceedings stemming from such American dramas have led to several misconceptions amongst the public. It seems apparent that many Singaporeans take comfort in the false sense of security that an encounter with the law is unlikely. Even if they do, there is always the potential hubris in believing that they already know what to do. Unfortunately, being unaware of one's legal rights has led to dire consequences. In January 2016, a 14-year old boy was found dead at the foot of his block after being investigated for outraging the modesty of an 11-year-old girl. He was taken into police custody and released on bail on the same day of his death.
Following this incident, several questions were raised about how police investigations are conducted with youth suspects. In this article, we hope to address some of these issues and raise awareness of what one's legal rights are, both to the youth and general public.
When may one get arrested and what happens during an arrest?
Arrestable vs non-arrestable offences
Perhaps the most important question therein is when may you even be arrested in the first place? In general, criminal offences are classified as either 'arrestable' or 'non-arrestable'. Arrestable offences empower policemen to make an immediate arrest without a warrant. Conversely, for 'non-arrestable' offences, policemen must obtain a warrant for arrest to take the accused into custody. To find out whether an offence under the Penal Code is arrestable or non-arrestable, one has to look at the First Schedule of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC). Common 'arrestable' offences include unlawful assembly, reckless driving, murder, sexual assault, voyeurism and cheating. In addition, offences found in other legislation such as the Misuse of Drugs Act or COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act can be found by referring to the particular legislation.
Bailable and non-bailable offences
Apart from the aforementioned classification, offences are also classified as 'bailable' or 'non-bailable'. When an offence is bailable (e.g. cheating), the accused may be entitled to release on bail or personal bond. On the other hand, where the offence committed is non-bailable (e.g. rape), the Court has the discretion whether to release the accused. If bail is not granted, the accused will be placed in remand in prison. Whether an offence is bailable or non-bailable can be seen in the same table above under the fifth column. For the avoidance of doubt, the accused should seek advice from his/her lawyer.
Citizen's arrest
It is also interesting to note that policemen are not the only people who can make arrests. Ordinary citizens may also make arrests if they witness the commission of an arrestable and non-bailable offence under section 66 of the CPC. These offences are typically grave offences such as kidnapping, rape, murder, robbery and theft. If a private arrest is made, the person making the arrest must turn the arrested individual over to the police as soon as possible.
One would probably recall that in May last year, social media was bombarded with huge controversy over the death of an African-American male, George Floyd, during his arrest. How real, then, is this threat in Singapore? Should we be worried that such a tragedy may happen locally?
In Singapore, the arrest procedures are generally governed by section 75 of the CPC. In making an arrest, the police officer must touch or confine the body of the person to be arrested unless he submits to arrest. If the person resists, the police officer may use all reasonable means necessary to make the arrest. Furthermore, the person arrested must not be restrained more than is necessary to prevent his escape under section 76. Thus, to avoid unnecessary use of force, the accused will likely benefit from complying with the arrest and the instructions of the police. Though section 63 of the CPC empowers police officers to act in any manner (including anything that is likely to cause death), this is only under specific circumstances where the officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person is about to do something which may amount to a terrorist act; and that such act by the police officer is necessary to apprehend the person.
Can police officers search my home?
Search for persons
A police officer may search one's place of residence if they have reason to believe that the person to be arrested is inside the place. The owner of the residence is obliged to allow the police officers free entry and provide all reasonable facilities for a search. Moreover, every person found in the residence may be lawfully detained until the search is complete. It is important to note that the police officer must state his authority and purpose for demanding entry. For women, searches must be conducted by a female personnel unless the police officer has reason to believe that there is terrorist conspiracy involved or that time is of the essence.
In general, personnel can only conduct such searches if the Court grants a search warrant. The search warrant should be in writing and will bear the seal of the Court, valid only for the number of days stated. The "searcher" must identify himself to the occupier, show evidence of his identity (e.g. police ID), show the occupier the warrant, and if the occupier requests, he/she must also provide a copy of the warrant to the occupier. However, a warrant may not be needed if the personnel has reason to believe (a) that there is a person unlawfully confined in the place and a delay would adversely affect the rescue of this confined person, (b) that there is stolen property concealed in the premises and delays would likely lead to the removal of such items, (c) that there is crucial evidence concealed which would likely be removed.
Seizure of items
Police officers may also seize or prohibit the disposal of or dealing in any property which is suspected to have been used or intended to be used to commit an offence; or which is suspected to constitute evidence of an offence. One should note that the police officer must prepare and sign a list of all things seized during the search, recording the location where each such thing is found. The occupier may attend the search and must be given a signed copy of the list. In cases involving computers, police officers may also access, inspect and check the operation of a computer which he/she has reasonable cause to suspect that it was used for the commission of the offence or contains crucial evidence. They may search any data contained in the computer and make copies of such data and may prevent any other person from gaining access to the computer.
What happens upon arrest?
Upon arrest, the accused may be detained for up to 48 hours while investigations take place. During this time, the police officers will interrogate the accused and search for more facts about the case. The police officer may also search the places as aforementioned. What is one entitled to during this time?
What rights are you legally entitled to during investigation proceedings?
At this juncture, it is imperative to stress once again that investigation proceedings in Singapore differ greatly from what is portrayed on television. It is essential that one knows their actual legal rights when being detained by the police. Moreover, even if one is not being arrested, he/she may be called to help with the investigation proceedings.
The right to remain silent
Now to deal with the infamous question, do you really have the right to remain silent? As mentioned earlier, most people would have heard of the Miranda warning, arising out of the Fifth Amendment in the US Constitution which protects one's rights against self-incrimination.
An example of the Miranda Warning
In Singapore, the situation is more complex. There is a statutory privilege against self-incrimination. Section 22(2) of the CPC, states that "the person examined shall be bound to state truly what he knows of the facts and circumstances of the case, except that he need not say anything that might expose him to a criminal charge, penalty or forfeiture". However, other statutory provisions give the police a great deal of investigative powers. In practice, this means that while you are technically allowed to remain silent, this might be counted against you. Section 23 of the CPC essentially states that the withholding of information (even if you reveal it later) might cause the judge to be less likely to believe you. Furthermore, it is difficult to know exactly what facts may be helpful in defending your case, and you may hence either (a) say something that incriminates you or (b) keep silent about something that may help you in court.
Unlike the US, where police officers are required to issue the Miranda warning, the Singaporean police are not bound to inform you of your right to remain silent, and in most cases, therefore, they don't. This lack of warning does not affect the admissibility of your statement (ie. what you say can still be used in trial). Having a lawyer present would help greatly, but in most cases, as we will further discuss below, you would only get access to one after being interrogated. Human rights lawyers such as M Ravi have argued for a restoration of the right to remain silent during police interrogations, as it is a "constitutional right" which becomes particularly important if you are "convicted on your confession alone".
The right to amend or delete parts of your statement
While being interrogated, police officers will record your statements and return them back to you for signing. These statements will be recorded in English and a translator will be available, upon request, should you be unable to speak or read English. Upon signing the statement, one is then unable to subsequently amend it. You should note that nobody can force or coerce you into signing your statement. You can amend or delete parts of your statement until you are fully satisfied, before signing it. This is particularly important in situations where there is a third-party transcribing the information, as they might unintentionally change the meaning of words.
The right to counsel
The Singapore Constitution guarantees citizens access to a legal practitioner of his/her choice under Art 9(3). However, another stark difference from television shows is the timing which one can get access to an attorney. In most shows, the accused gets access to a lawyer immediately upon being arrested, or "lawyering up", and the lawyer would be present during investigation proceedings. However, in Singapore, this is not the case. It was established in the case of Jasbir Singh v Public Prosecutor that an arrested person is only to be granted access within a "reasonable time from his arrest". The definition of a "reasonable time" includes time required by the police to conduct the investigation, including transportation of articles or people. In essence, this means that you may not be granted immediate access to a lawyer upon being convicted. In James Raj v Public Prosecutor, the court affirmed that the right to counsel under Art 9(3) of the Singapore Constitution cannot be exercised immediately after arrest. The court pointed out that such a right only had to be exercised "within a reasonable time" after arrest so that police investigations are not hindered.
It is hence essential that you know your legal rights, most importantly the right to remain silent, as you will likely not have the help of a legal counsel. It is proposed that the right to counsel under Art 9(3) of the Singapore Constitution should be given its full effect rather than allowing the police to trump the Constitution by deciding on what a reasonable time after arrest is. Furthermore, what do lawyers present in an investigation do that would hinder a lawful investigation? If a lawyer's primary duty is to the Court, then it is in the best interests of all stakeholders including the police that an investigation is carried out lawfully.
The right to a phone call when being investigated
Upon being arrested, it is normal to feel anxious, particularly if you are under the age of 21. You have the right to request to make a phone call to your family members. However, should the phone call possibly interfere with police investigations, you may be denied your request. Nonetheless, you should ask for these requests to be recorded (including that they were possibly denied), as this may be beneficial in later proceedings.
Other rights
While being investigated, you may also request for food, drinks or toilet breaks. Furthermore, if you feel unwell, you may request for permission to see a doctor. All such requests should also be recorded.
Right to have a legal guardian present (if you are under the age of 16)
Following the suicide of Benjamin Lim, the Appropriate Adult (AA) Scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Under this scheme, youth suspects will be accompanied by trained volunteers during the interrogation process. The volunteer will not give legal advice, but will rather ensure that the accused understands the questions posed to him/her, and that the investigations officer understands the accused's answers. While more can be done to ensure the proper handling of young suspects, the presence of a third party serves to alleviate parents' concerns, as well as provide comfort to the youth.
In conclusion, it is evident that much of what we see on television is starkly different from the actual situation in Singapore. We hope that this article has clarified some doubts and provided essential information on how to be prepared for the unforeseen. For more information, one may wish to look at the various government websites (such as the Ministry of Law, Ministry of Home Affairs, etc.), the various legislation found online (notably the Criminal Procedural Code and the Penal Code) and the Law Society of Singapore's website.
Mavis Ng and Ryan Leong


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With more than €7 billion in assets under management (at 30 September 2017), Amundi Private Equity Funds offers its retail and institutional clients a wide range of products tailored to their needs. Clients can invest in two types of products: direct funds dedicated to acquiring direct holdings in non-listed companies (in development and transfer phases), and funds of funds dedicated to investing in private equity, private debt and infrastructure funds. Amundi PEF supports companies in development and transmission stages. Amundi PEF is an authorized management company fully-owned by Amundi.
More information: www.amundi-pef.com
About MI Care S.A.
MICare is an investment holding specialized in health care. It follows Matignon Technologies 1 and 2, two funds which have supported for 11 years the current HalioDx leadership team in their previous responsibility as Ipsogen management team.
About Sham Innovation Santé
Launched in July 2014, Sham Innovation Santé is an evergreen Venture Capital Fund controlled and owned by Sham, a french mutual insurance company specialising in insurance and risk management for professionals in the health, social and social-medical sectors and a French leader in civil liability (11,000 members in Europe - France, Italy, Spain, Germany -, € 2 billion in assets under management, 923 employees, revenues of € 316.8 million in 2016)
Advised and managed by Turenne Capital, Sham Innovation Santé invests into biotech and medtech companies that are developing breakthrough technologies in the medical and biotechnology fields. The portfolio - 12 companies - is being gradually built up by new investments in the healthcare and life sciences field, with a target of € 50 million.
More information: www.sham.fr / http://www.turennecapital.com
About BNP Paribas Développement
BNP Paribas Développement, present in France for over 20 years, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group dedicated to Private Equity. The company has more than 26 investors all across the country and its portfolio encompasses around 380 stakes with 850 M€ assets under management.
BNP Paribas Développement aims at accompanying mid-sized companies in a long term horizon investing in equity and convertible bonds. The company only takes minority stakes from 1 M€ to 15 M€ (LBO, LBI, Growth Capital, Spin-off.) in non-listed companies that are resiliently profitable, making BNP Paribas Développement one of the main references in the French Private Equity market.
About SOFIPACA
Sofipaca is the private equity branch of Crédit Agricole Alpes-Provence and Provence Côte d'Azur. Since its creation in 1984, Sofipaca supports Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur based businesses in their capital development and capital transmission projects. A long-term investor and minority shareholder, Sofipaca can support companies with different development profiles, and provides strategic input without interfering with operational management.
More information: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sofipaca/
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HalioDx closed a Series B round of €18.5 million (US$22.3 million)
byNASDAQ Market NewsJanuary 17, 2018
This funding will accelerate the development of Immunoscore® in selected cancers, and support set up of commercial activities in the US
This round was led by PSIM fund managed by Bpifrance in the framework of the program 'Investing for the Future'
Marseille, France, January 17, 2018 - HalioDx, a diagnostic company expert in the analysis of the tumor microenvironment, announces today the closing of a 18.5 million euros Series B financing after a Series A round of 8 M€ in March 2015. The new investment funds are PSIM fund managed by Bpifrance in the framework of the program 'Investing for the Future', Quest for Growth managed by Capricorn venture Partners and Amundi Private Equity Funds, joined by the company's historical investors: MI Care S.A., Sham Innovation Santé/Turenne, BNP Paribas Development and Sofipaca.
This fundraising is intended to accelerate the development of Immunoscore® for colon cancer and selected additional cancer types and set up commercial activities in the US. Immunoscore® is a breakthrough diagnostic platform based on the analysis of the tumor microenvironment combining immunohistochemistry and advanced digital pathology to guide oncologists in optimizing the management of their patients. In colon cancer, the company has already accumulated a strong body of clinical evidence in predicting individual risk of recurrence and is progressing toward reimbursement decisions for Immunoscore® in several countries.
In parallel, the company developed a significant immune biomarker partnering program with Biopharma to assess the predictive value of Immunoscore® and other proprietary assays, notably Immunosign® and Halioseek®. These studies are conducted in the context of various therapeutic modalities and in multiple indications, including companion diagnostics approaches for specific immunotherapies.
"We are conducting an ambitious plan to develop our unique portfolio of diagnostic solutions to contribute to precision medicine. In the past 2 years, HalioDx has been delivering data and diagnostic solutions beyond its own plans. This Series B financing will enable us to execute our plans faster & enter efficiently the US market. I am looking forward to see Immunoscore® development in oncologists' routine practice to manage prescriptions across multiple cancer indications" comments Vincent Fert, CEO of HalioDx.
Olivier Martinez, Senior Investment Director, Life Sciences, Bpifrance, adds: "We are delighted to support HalioDx at a crucial time for the company by mobilizing our PSIM fund reserved for winners of the World Wide Innovation Challenge. Based on the clinical results already achieved with Immunoscore®, the perspectives for other diagnostic solutions under development, and the strong experience and ambition of its management team, we are convinced that HalioDx has the potential to become a leading company in the field of precision medicine applied to cancer immunotherapy."
About HalioDx
The Immune Response to Cancer Diagnostics
HalioDx is an immuno-oncology diagnostic company providing oncologists with first-in-class Immune-based diagnostic products and services to guide cancer care and contribute to precision medicine in the era of immuno-oncology and combination therapies.
Immunoscore® proprietary technology, pioneered by Dr Jérôme GALON at the Cordeliers Research Center, Paris, France, integrates immunohistochemistry combined with advanced imaging analysis enabling extraction of spatially-organized tissue molecular information. Immunoscore® is a diagnostic solution for many cancers, as immune response to tumor is a key hallmark of disease progression. HalioDx collaborates with renowned international clinical groups to support clinical utility and ensure rigorous performance validation of its assays in selected cancer indications. HalioDx also develops assays such as Halioseek® and Immunosign® to help stratifying patients for immunotherapies.
HalioDx has an experienced team of more than 130 employees, a CLIA laboratory and compliant facilities to develop, manufacture, register and market in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products. HalioDx executes biomarker studies and companion diagnostic assay development in conformity with regulations and in partnership with biopharmaceutical companies. Based in Marseille, France, the company co-founded the European immunology cluster Marseille Immunopôle (MI).
For more information, please visit our websites www.haliodx.com www.immunoscore-colon.com and www.halioseek.com and follow the company on Twitter @HalioDx.
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About Bpifrance
Bpifrance, a subsidiary of the French state and the Caisse des Dépôts and the entrepreneurs' trusted partner, finances businesses from the seed phase to IPO, through loans, guarantees and equity investments. Bpifrance also provides operational services and strong support for innovation, export, and external growth in partnership with Business France.
With its 48 regional offices, businesses benefit from a powerful, efficient and close representative, to answer all their needs in terms of financing, innovation and investment.
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Learn how to invest with little money.
Contrary to popular belief, you don't need to be rich to start investing. Even if you have less than $500 to invest, there are some good investment ideas that only require a few hundred dollars to get started.
So whether you're trying to save for retirement, earn additional income or achieve some other type of savings goal, try your hand at investing. Here are six ways you can start investing with less than $500 -- and two ways to be prepared before you even start your small investments.
Build an emergency fund. Trying to invest without first having an emergency fund established is setting yourself up for failure, Paul Moyer of SavingFreak said. "As soon as a bad financial situation pops up -- a car repair, or a medical bill, etc. -- you are going to turn to that investment account to make up the difference." Don't sabotage your investments by failing to have an emergency fund.
Pay off all high-interest credit cards. Before you look at how to start investing with little money, your cash is better put toward paying off credit cards that charge high interest rates. The sooner you pay off this type of debt, the less you'll spend on interest -- and the more you'll have to put toward your small investments.
"The biggest decision you have to make is your tolerance for risk," Moyer said. "If you are investing for the long term (more than five years) then you can stand to take a little risk with mutual funds, ETFs, etc. If this is a short-term investment or you cannot afford to lose the money, then you need to look at something much safer, such as CDs, money market, or high-yield savings."
Let's take a look at some of the small investment opportunities available to get a better understanding of your options for growing your money.
A dividend reinvestment plan, sometimes referred to as DRIP or DRP, is a great small-investment option that offers investors the opportunity to buy stocks directly from companies without the use of a broker. These programs typically allow you to participate as long as you can afford to buy at least one share.
Dollar-cost averaging: You can invest a specific dollar amount -- say $10 or $25 -- on a monthly basis. By investing regularly, you're buying during all points of the market -- both when it's up and when it's down. This concept of dollar-cost averaging is key for long-term investing as it gives you a truer return over time.
Dividend reinvesting: As the term suggests, dividends paid by the company are reinvested in your holding, which will allow you to buy more stock. Dividends are simply earnings that the company pays out to its shareholders.
Little to no fees: There are DRIPs that don't charge any fees at all, though some do charge a small fee for ongoing contributions and dividend reinvestment.
If you're wondering how to invest in stocks with little money, individual stocks could be an option for you. Through discount brokerage firms like E*Trade, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and TradeKing, you can buy individual stocks for a small fee of $5 to $10 per trade.
For small-investment beginners, Moyer also recommended Loyal3, where investors can purchase fractional shares from their choice of over 70 different companies. Regardless of the share price, you can purchase as little as $10 of stock in companies like AMC, GoPro, and Virgin America.
While many mutual funds require a minimum investment in the thousands, there are hundreds of mutual funds that will allow you to make an initial small investment of $500 or even less. A quick search through Morningstar's mutual fund screener revealed 200 different mutual funds that you can invest in with a minimum deposit of $500.
If you're looking for an even smaller investment, there were nearly 300 mutual funds from TD Ameritrade that required a $100 minimum investment, and more than 250 that had no minimum requirement at all.
Mutual funds are one of the best investment options for somebody who is just getting started. They allow you to be diversified -- so instead of owning one stock, you might own a few hundred -- and they're a great approach for long-term investing.
Another sound option for someone who's just starting to make small investments is Exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. Similar to mutual funds in that they have a collection of different investments, what sets ETFs apart is that they are traded like common stocks on a stock exchange -- and they offer a low cost of entry.
An ETF can be purchased for the cost of one share, making it an appealing option for someone looking for easy investments. Vanguard's best-performing ETF for the past 10 years is priced at just $129, meaning you can become an investor for just that much.
"If you can invest for the long haul and ignore the roller coaster, an ETF is a good place to start," Moyer said.
"The biggest thing you can do as a small investor is know yourself," Moyer said. "If you are an entrepreneurial spirit, then that money is probably best spent on investing in you and your ideas to make money."
You can actually start a business with less than $500 to invest. There are options available for starting a blog with little to no money, and you can potentially start making some additional income immediately.
Even if you don't have $500 to start investing with, there are other creative, small-business ideas you can come up with: offer dog walking services, car detailing, child care or lawn maintenance. Each of these businesses will have various initial expenses, but most could be easily started by creating business cards and a few flyers. There are also many websites that are great for helping you earn side income, including TaskRabbit and Craigslist.
While starting a small business might not be in your comfort zone, it's certainly a solid solution for how to invest with little money.
Through sites like Lending Club and Prosper, you can lend money to people who want to consolidate their debts, make home improvements, finance a car, pay for medical expenses and more. You'll get monthly payments of principal and interest as borrowers repay their loans. As of last quarter, the rate of solid returns to Lending Club investors was between 5.23% and 8.82%.
Regardless of how much you have to invest, there are small investment options out there for you. The important thing is that you get started as soon as you can. Use a few of these ideas, and start investing in your future now.
"Whatever you do, start investing as soon as you can, because time will be the greatest asset or liability you have," Moyer said.


Exactly one week ago, I was returning from Pan Atlantic University, after my week-long Chevron sponsored course on Advanced Writing and Reporting Skills (AWARES), when I had a flat tyre. It was all smooth sailing all the way from Ajah up until I got to the Adeniji end of Third Mainland Bridge.
I was in the company of my two colleagues; Chris and Anene, alongside my cousin Chinecherem and my daughter-Adaife.
When I heard the pop sound signifying I had a flat, I parked by the side and brought out my C-caution, while we waited for the men in the car to help change the spare.
Suddenly, like ghosts they began to trickle down to where we were standing. In guttural tones, they started harassing us, not minding the fact that we had a little girl present.
As they are often won't to do, these hoodlums demanded for N25,000 for parking on the road constructed with tax payers money, of which I am certain their pay check had nothing to do with that. Note that the money wasn't to help, but for doing nothing.
When I refused to provide the ridiculous amount, they began to make threats in my face, prompting me to immediately put a call across to the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), ACP Tunji Disu. He quickly dispatched me to the second in command, CSP Samuel, who got all the details about our present location.
In less than 12 minutes, the RRS Squad arrived and my tormentors fled. The squad sorted me out and noteworthy is the fact that they didn't take a dime from me.
Being on the crime field for a long time, I have always been proud of RRS going by the reforms the commander has instituted with his zero tolerance for corruption and indiscipline, but I have never been on the receiving end of their professionalism until last week.
When I later called the commander to commend my heroes as I dubbed them, he promised to commend them on the parade ground of the squad in the presence of others as a morale booster.
Meanwhile, much needs to be done about the presence of these hoodlums in areas like Oshodi, Mile 2, Mushin and other black spots, who inflict pain on Lagosians without a thought.


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Saints RB Adrian Peterson reveals how much longer he wants to play in the NFL
BY Cameron DaSilva • June 8, 2017
Veterans talking about how long they want to play has become a common trend in the NFL. Tom Brady is willing to play six or seven more years, Drew Brees wants to keep slinging it until he's 45, and the Chargers seem to think Philip Rivers has three to four more years in him.
Quarterbacks are often the ones with expiration dates, so to speak, but future Hall of Fame running back Adrian Peterson now has revealed just how much longer he wants to play in the NFL.
"Thirty-seven, 38 would be good," Peterson said via NOLA.com, admitting he came up with the number after seeing Steve Gleason's No. 37 jersey. "It's a good number. It's approaching 40, and then I see 37 sitting up there."
In fact, only 12 backs have rushed for more than 1,000 yards after age 32, with just four doing so since 2000. Frank Gore is the latest to do it, racking up 1,025 yards in 2016. It would be a surprise to see Peterson surpass that total this season during his first year inNew Orleans' crowded backfield, but it's not out of the realm of possibility.
We've seen Brady and Brees continue to be productive into their late 30s, and Peterson said he shares the same mindset they do.
"Yeah, that's always been my mindset, to defeat the odds, to be that person to show the youngsters and the aspiring kids that want to play football and just athletes around the world in every sport, that it doesn't matter what the people say around you," Peterson said. "As long as you believe and you put in the work, and God blesses you with good health, you could accomplish anything you put your mind to. So that's the kind of example that I want to leave."
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Congratulations Gary Ellis from KW Realty for being the first winner in Bill's Weekly Trivia Contest.
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An article I think about a lot is William Labov's 1972 "Academic Ignorance and Black Intelligence."
For decades, policymakers and linguists were convinced that Black English (once called "Ebonics" and now sometimes known as African-American Vernacular English), was a formless, arbitrary form of slang incapable of expressing complex thought or intelligent reasoning. "It is said," Labov tells us, "that [Black children] cannot speak complete sentences, do not know the names of common objects, cannot form concepts or convey logical thoughts."
This was, of course, simply a statement of bias. Starting in the 1960s, linguists began to map the features of Black English and identified consistent structures, rules and grammar. They may have differed from those of Standard English, but they were just as capable of conveying information.
The problem, looking back, was not that Black English speakers were unintelligent. It's that (mostly white) listeners could not separate the form of speech from its content. Take this interview with "Larry," a 15-year-old Black kid interviewed by one of Labov's colleagues.
LARRY: Some people say if you're good an' shit, your spirit goin' to heaven… and if you bad, your spirit goin' to hell. Well, bullshit! Your spirit goin' to hell anyway, good or bad.
Q: Why?
LARRY: Why? I'll tell you why. Cause you see, doesn't nobody really know that it's a God, y'know. 'cause, I mean I have seen black gods, pink gods, white gods, all color gods. And don't nobody know it's really a God. And when they be sayin' if you good, you goin' to heaven, that's bullshit. 'Cause you ain't goin' to no heaven, 'cause it ain't no heaven for you to go to.
As Labov points out, Larry's speech includes all of the hallmarks of Black English: Double negatives ("don't nobody"), invariant conjugation ("they be sayin'") and something called "optional copula deletion" ("if you're good…if you bad"). Non-AAVE speakers are conditioned to see these features as "broken English" — and thus markers of lack of intelligence — but each appears in numerous foreign languages and doesn't, by itself, convey information any less efficiently than Standard English.
But Larry's speech also contains the hallmarks of complex reasoning. His argument is that the core precept of many religions — good people are rewarded in the afterlife and bad people are punished — is impossible to determine because everyone has their own definition of 'good' and 'bad.' If no one can prove that God exists, how could we determine that he created a heaven for us to go to? That's pretty smart for a 15-year old!
The reason this wasn't obvious to most white listeners at the time was that their preconceptions about how Larry speaks made them incapable of hearing what he was saying. They simply couldn't fathom that "broken English" could express a sophisticated concept.
The same concept — I'm finally getting to the point of this post, I promise — also works in reverse. Labov then quotes a middle-class, college educated adult named "Charles."
Q: Do you know of anything that someone can do, to have someone who has passed on visit him in a dream?
CHARLES: Well, I even heard my parents say that there is such a thing as something in dreams, some things like that, and sometimes dreams do come true. I have personally never had a dream come true. I've never dreamt that somebody was dying and they actually died, or that I was going to have ten dollars the next day and somehow I got ten dollars in my pocket.
I don't particularly believe in that, I don't think it's true. I do feel, though, that there is such a thing as witchcraft. I do feel that in certain cultures there is such a thing as witchcraft, or some sort of science of witchcraft; I don't think that it's just a matter of believing hard enough that there is such a thing as witchcraft. I do believe that there is such a thing that a person can put himself in a state of mind, or that something could be given them to intoxicate them in a certain frame of mind that could actually be considered witchcraft.
This is gibberish. Charles is arguing that some people believe dreams can predict the future, but since it's never happened to him it can't be true. He then, somewhat nonsensically, changes the subject and says that people may be able to put themselves in a mind-state where they can perform witchcraft. He doesn't, however, specify what that actually means.
The vast majority of listeners would perceive Charles as more intelligent than Larry. Charles' speech adheres to all the rules of Standard English. It contains no profanity and pads itself out with words and phrases ("intoxicate them in a certain frame of mind") that indicate a large vocabulary. The markers of intelligence make it easy for listeners to convince themselves that Charles must be saying something smart — even when he isn't.
All of this brings us to the debate over Joe Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan. Over the last week I've become increasingly frustrated at the number of articles that insist on casting the Taliban takeover of Kabul as an episode in a political drama, an event whose primary importance is the role it will play in the midterm elections … in 15 months.
"If the virus continues to worsen or the situation in Afghanistan deteriorates further," said the New York Times on Sunday, "many of the president's allies fear he will lose the confidence of the moderate swing voters who lifted his party to victory in 2020."
The story, like many others in this genre, doesn't attempt to determine whether Biden's decision was correct. It is simply a collection of quotes from strategists and Democratic political figures speculating about how this week's events will be perceived by voters. A Hawaiian House Rep worries about the "optics" of the pullout. A Republican pollster warns of frustration among unnamed Democrats. A North Carolina state senator says Afghanistan "has entered the conversation in a big way."
The story ends with a Democratic National Committee member telling the authors, "The reality is, you break it, you buy it. President Biden has this pandemic in his hands and regardless of the cause of disinformation, he gets to own that."
I want to be very clear about the argument I am making: This. Is. Not. Smart.
Every quote in the New York Times story reads like the air-fried nothingburger of the Charles excerpt from Labov's article. They seem intelligent, but what are they actually saying? It reflects badly on presidents when their foreign policy decisions generate grisly news footage? Ummm, yes. Afghanistan has become a more salient issue for voters in the last few days? No duh.
The DNC member's kicker quote boils down to "voters blame presidents for things that happen during their administrations even when they're not directly responsible." Did we really need a political insider to tell us that?
The true Shakespeare of this form of hollow punditry is political scientist and professional Persuader Yascha Mounk. On August 17, Mounk published an Atlantic article arguing that pulling out of Afghanistan wasn't a mistake due to the human suffering it will cause, but because it will embolden Donald Trump's brand of populism. Creating chaos in Kabul, Mounk says, only reinforces the Trumpist critique of out-of-control government waste and incompetence.
Let me now struggle to fully convey just how not-smart this fucking article is.
First, Mounk never provides any evidence for his central claim. He notes that most Americans support withdrawing from Afghanistan and that pulling out will allow Biden to focus on domestic problems. "The U.S. presence in the country did not serve any significant economic interests," Mounk says.
Sounds like a pretty good argument to leave!
But not so fast. Withdrawing from Afghanistan, Mounk says in the next paragraph, "fails to meet its intended purpose. Designed to weaken the hands of populists like Donald Trump, it will only make their resurgence more likely."
And then… nothing. He changes the subject. Later he returns to the issue of public polling and says:
So: Americans like Biden and don't like the war in Afghanistan. But once they find out how bad things are, they'll change their minds.
This is not evidence. Usually when people predict the future they at least attempt to support their view. The Yankees are going to lose tonight because they don't play as well when it's raining. Clinton is going to win because gas prices are down. Something! The only pieces of evidence Mounk presents for his assertion are a) we're likely to see violent videos come out of Kabul over the next few months and b) this could inspire another terror attack in the U.S.
Again: Not evidence. You can't support a prediction about the future with more predictions about the future!
Take a look at the paragraph where Mounk lays out this argument.
This is Charles personified. Mounk displays all the markers of intelligent speech ("could grow even more potent"), but the actual argument here is both asinine and incorrect. America might not have another terror attack. Mounk claims that voters will turn on Biden if we have another 9/11-style attack, but let's rewind to what happened to George W. Bush's approval rating after, um, a 9/11-style attack.
Speaking from a cynical, amoral, polls-uber-alles perspective (which Mounk absolutely is), Biden should be rooting for a terrorist attack. If you're gonna do punditry, at least do it well.
The second central dumbness of Mounk's column stems from three words: "Fairly or not."
So far, attacks on Biden as incompetent have lacked punch outside the right-wing media echo chamber; voters had little reason to think that he was unable to lead the country. But the videos now emanating from Afghanistan give a visceral visual to a line of attack that is sure to ramp up in the coming months. Fairly or not, they connect Republicans' preferred characterization of Biden with a real-world catastrophe he oversaw.
This is another nonsensical argument. The basic premise here is that Biden's Afghanistan pullout was wrong because it will invite Republican criticism — regardless of whether that criticism is accurate.
Mounk clearly does not realize this, but he is delivering an argument against Democratic presidents doing literally anything. Don't raise taxes on the rich, Republicans will say you're hurting the middle class. Don't support clean energy, Republicans will say you're impoverishing coal miners. Don't fund infrastructure, Republicans will say you're tearing down bridges.
This is not a standard of morality we apply in any other field of human behavior. If you, I dunno, raise the pay of all the interns at work and your boss criticizes you for lowering productivity even though productivity increased, most of us would say your boss is being an asshole. When someone lies about someone else, we typically blame the liar rather than the person they're lying about.
I could go on. Mounk never grapples with any of the events that led to Biden's decision, nor how the stunning incompetence of America's occupation could also reinforce a narrative about government ineffectiveness. While criticizing the human toll of pulling out of Afghanistan, he ignores the human toll of staying. He says Donald Trump wanted the U.S. out of Afghanistan, then notes in a parenthetical that he did not, as president, actually do this.
Reading this column teaches you nothing whatsoever about Afghanistan or America. If its predictions turn out to be false, its analysis is incorrect. If they turn out to be true, it is redundant. Either way, there is no reason to revisit this kind of journalism in a year's or even a week's time. It is, to get proverbial on you, the intellectual equivalent of the raccoon and the cotton candy.
But this isn't about Yascha Mounk or his shitty article or the Afghanistan pullout. It is about what Jay Rosen calls the "cult of savviness." Over the last 30 years, journalists have convinced themselves — and their readers — that this above-it-all form of political analysis is an expression of intelligence. Instead of getting into the messy minutiae of whether it was right to pull out of Afghanistan, these pundits want to explore whether it was strategic. What are the "optics" of the withdrawal? What narratives will it reinforce? And most importantly, always and forever, HOW WILL IT AFFECT THE MIDTERMS?
I am here to tell you that it is not smart. It is easy and it is lazy and it is just as sophisticated as bullshitting with your friends at a bar about the best Marvel movie (Guardians of the Galaxy 2) or whether pineapples should go on pizza (they should not). It requires no intellectual effort.
Rosen has a great anecdote about a journalist who spent years looking into the Flint water crisis. When pressed on the question "who's responsible?" he prevaricates, resorting to punditry about "it depends on which team you're on," and "it's impossible to separate truth from spin."
What strikes me about those answers is that anyone could have given them. Declaring "each party has their own narrative about Flint" doesn't require any knowledge about the crisis or even deep knowledge about U.S. politics. It is the journalistic equivalent of reading the back cover of a book and then pretending you read it. Similarly, pontificating about the political impact of Flint doesn't require so much as opening a Wikipedia entry. All you have to know is what politicians are saying about the crisis — the easiest possible information to gather.
It's telling that Mounk's Afghanistan take doesn't include any interviews with experts or links to Afghanistan-specific research. It demonstrates no understanding of the country or the reasons the American occupation failed. But why would it? It's the past that's messy and complicated and requires intellectual engagement to understand and explain. Predicting the future just requires a few CNN articles and a glance at cable news. "Optics," after all, is just another way of saying how things look. No need to get bogged down in how things are.
And this is what I want to end with: All of the questions savvy punditry puts aside — the impacts of policies, the context of events, the accuracy of a politician's line of attack — are the core functions of journalism. They require effort and knowledge and time. They are why we are here, why this is a job.
Skipping them doesn't make you smart. It makes you Charles.
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'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2' Movie Gains New Cars And Cast Member For 2016 Sequel
By Monica Castillo @mcastimovies
Tyler Perry joined the cast of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" as arch villain Dr. Baxter Stockman. Reuters
It's what every teenage mutant ninja turtle wants from a sequel: a new ride. Over the weekend, Michael Bay's official website shared a few sneak-peek pictures from the set of "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2," featuring the fresh wheels the brothers will commandeer in the 2016 film.
Just some stuff I found… http://t.co/yydcIebaIC pic.twitter.com/sYNXmPpNJL
- Michael Bay (@michaelbay) April 25, 2015
With the photo caption that reads, "Just some stuff I found…" and no further details, it's up to fans to figure out what the cars will be used for. The first looks like a repurposed garbage truck with the iconic "Turtles" green and yellow paint. You can almost hear the "It stinks" jokes from one of the character's mouths. Cinemablend posits the garbage truck will replace the iconic van from the 2014 movie.
Another close-up of the truck shows a fake logo of "Tartaruga Brothers." Tartaruga is the Italian word for turtle, which fits the four brothers that bear the names of some of the country's most famous artists: Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello and Michelangelo.
The last picture of the group shows an ominous slick black vehicle with a matte finish. We wouldn't be surprised to find out that this is the bad-guy mobile. None of the pictures have a description of how they will be used in the "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" movie, but at least we can assume no ninja turtle will fit in the driver's seat of the pictured black car.
Although the 2014 movie was largely panned by critics, the Michael Bay action flick took in over $191 million worldwide. Megan Fox and Will Arnett are returning for "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2," and will be joined by Tyler Perry ("Gone Girl") as scientist Dr. Baxter Stockman. Perry's character is one of the Ninja Turtles' archenemies who creates robotic rat hybrids.
"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2" is in production now and set for a national theatrical release date of June 2, 2016.
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Q: CSS: How to limit horizontal/vertical scrolling? Details
I have made a div navigator for my website, there are 4 menu buttons which float left, and 1 authentication button which floats right. The navigators position is relative so it doesn't move.
CODE

body {
  background-color: #2B2B2B;
}
.main {
  position: relative;
  top: 0%;
  left: 0%;
  right: 0%;
  width: 101.6%;
  height: 10%;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 120px;
  max-height: 120px;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
}
.logo {
  display: block;
  float: left;
  top: 0%;
  left: 0%;
  right: 0%;
  /*background-image: url('images/logo.png');
 width: 150px;
 height: 155px;*/
  font-size: 32pt;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 3%;
  margin-left: 1%;
}
.menu {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  top: 0%;
  left: 0%;
  right: 0%;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  height: 100%;
  width: 101%;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  border-radius: 0%;
  z-index: 1;
  max-height: 7%;
  max-width: 102.5%;
  min-height: 50px;
  min-width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.Button1 {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 15%;
  left: 30%;
  top: 0%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 0%;
  width: 7%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 3%;
  padding: 25px 2px 55px 2px;
  vertical-align: center;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button1:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.Button2 {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 10%;
  left: 23%;
  top: 10%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  width: 7%;
  margin-top: 0%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 3%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 0px 55px 0px;
  text-align: center;
  vertical-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button2:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.Button3 {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 10%;
  left: 23%;
  top: 3%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 0%;
  width: 7%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 3%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 0px 55px 0px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button3:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.Button4 {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 10%;
  left: 23%;
  top: 3%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 0%;
  width: 7%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 3%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 0px 55px 0px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button4:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.Button5 {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 10%;
  left: 23%;
  top: 3%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 0%;
  width: 7%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 3%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 25px 0px 55px 0px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button5:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.Button6 {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  right: 10%;
  left: 23%;
  top: 8%;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 0%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  height: 10%;
  width: 7%;
  text-align: center;
  height: 10%;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 28px 0px 55px 0px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 2px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  ;
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.Button6:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.signin {
  float: right;
  width: 114px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-top: 0.5%;
  margin-right: 1.9%;
  color: red;
}
.mainpage {
  height: 100%;
  width: 80%;
}
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%
}

  My Website

  Button 1
  Button 2
  Button 3
  Button 4
  Button 5
  Button 6
  AuthButton

Fiddle.

Problem
Unfortunately if you look at this, and try to scroll horizontally you will see the overflow and it would just stay there, even though when I had the bottom content container mainpage div with the height of 100% and width of 80%, it would still be able to scroll down when there's nothing there at all.
As you see this code below, I have tried to limit html and body with specific resolution, which didn't fix my problem.
html, body {margin:0;padding:0;height:100%;width:100%}

Question
How could i limit my page from being scrolled in specific resolution only?
Can resolution be greater than value of 100% so it can work?

A: your problem is here:
.main {
  width: 101.6%;
}
.mainpage {
  height: 100%;
  width: 80%;
}

I tweaked your code merging all those buttons classes into one. you had invalid/unused properties there.
you need to fix those properties mentioned above like this:

*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
html,
body {
  margin: 0;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #2B2B2B
}
.main {
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 10%;
  min-height: 120px;
  max-height: 120px;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9)
}
.logo {
  float: left;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  /*background-image: url('images/logo.png');
 width: 150px;
 height: 155px;*/
  font-size: 32pt;
  color: white;
  margin: 3% 0 0 1%
}
.menu {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  border: solid rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  min-height: 50px;
  min-width: 100%
}
.Button {
  font-size: 10pt;
  float: left;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  padding: 25px 2px 55px;
  border: solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-width: 0 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  width: 7%;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  text-decoration: none
}
.Button:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.signin {
  float: right;
  width: 114px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-top: 0.5%;
  margin-right: 1.9%;
  color: red;
}
.mainpage {
  height: calc(100% - 216px);
  width: 100%;
}

  My Website

  Button 1
  Button 2
  Button 3
  Button 4
  Button 5
  Button 6
  AuthButton

A: Another approach with smaller CSS can be seen here: https://jsfiddle.net/3125ygjf/3/
Perhaps you should also have a look at the flexbox-model. There you don't have to care about the absolute positioning. The container gets display: flex; flex-direction: column;and than you can place the header, menu and main in there. You just have give the main-div the needed hight and make it scrollable. That's it.
*edit: In addition all your buttons have a width of 7% i.e. This will cause trouble later on when you change the text for example. Try to avoid such width-values.

A: There are several things wrong in your code, I will list as many as I could notice:

*

*div elements by default are 100% width, so you do not need to specify it. If you are trying to make some sort of hack using more than 100% because it is not fitting the whole x-axis of your viewport, something is wrong with your code.

*A class serves as a multiple selector, meaning that you can just use one class for all your buttons if they all share the same CSS properties.

*If you are defining max-height and min-height with the same value, why not just use height.

*body has a margin by default in different browsers, generally it is around 8px, so you can remove it by using margin: 0.

*Your main css property should always come after your vendor prefixes such as -webkit-, -moz-, etc.

*When you use zero in your css properties, there is no need to specify px, pt, % or any other unit, since 0 will always be computed as 0px.

JSFiddle

CODE SNIPPET:

body {
  background-color: #2B2B2B;
  margin: 0
}
.main {
  position: relative;
  height: 10%;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 120px;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
}
.logo {
  display: block;
  float: left;
  /*background-image: url('images/logo.png');
 width: 150px;
 height: 155px;*/
  font-size: 32pt;
  color: white;
  margin-top: 3%;
  margin-left: 1%;
}
.menu {
  position: relative;
  background-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  height: 100%;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.9);
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  height: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.btn {
  font-size: 10pt;
  white-space: nowrap;
  color: white;
  float: left;
  margin-top: 0;
  width: 7%;
  font-family: sans-serif;
  padding: 25px 0 55px 0;
  vertical-align: center;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 6px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border-radius: 5px;
  min-width: 70px;
  -o-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -ms-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -moz-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  -webkit-transition: 0.1s ease-in;
  transition: 0.1s ease-in;
}
.btn:hover {
  color: #C90205;
}
.signin {
  float: right;
  width: 114px;
  height: 42px;
  margin-top: 0.5%;
  margin-right: 1.9%;
  color: red;
}
.mainpage {
  height: 100%;
}

  My Website

  Button 1
  Button 2
  Button 3
  Button 4
  Button 5
  Button 6
  AuthButton

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There are people who say they hate baking. That it's too time consuming, it's harder to improvise, they don't like measuring out ingredients. I am not one of those people. I love the semi-science behind baking. I am always looking for a new great baked good to whip up and send into work with my hubby, or take to my church small group. I love the smell of bread rising, of sugar and butter combining in the oven. The sweet, doughy scent of a good scone crusting up to a golden brown.
While it's true that baking has a few more constraints than cooking – I'm a believer that anyone can be a great baker. What's the worst that could happen? You burn a batch of cookies? You don't zest your lime properly and end up with key "chunks of lime" pie? Um, yeah…I did that one. Chuck it and try again. Baking should be fun! If you think a recipe might be better with a different ingredient – go for it! You figure out pretty quickly what works and what doesn't. And when you discover the perfect way to make your soon-to-be signature brownies, well…I don't think there's a better feeling around than tasting something that's pure perfection knowing you created it.
I made an amazing discovery recently. I love people and I love food. Well, I already knew those things, but here's the discovery. I bake because I enjoy it, but more because I love the people in my life and want them to have delicious things. I've made a decision. Someday, when I have my own bakery, all the goodies will be named for the people I love that had a hand in the creation of those things. Often I'm reminded that the qualities that make baked goods special also translate to people. So occasionally you'll see a recipe with a person's name attached to it. Those are the very amazing people in my life and you can bet the recipes are the ultimate in deliciousness!
Search under baking for all my goodies and treats! Or, head on over to my Flickr account. You'll find links to all the recipes in the descriptions.
Dear Bakerlady Tonya: I stumbled upon your website while searching for recipes and found it (and you) quite charming. I, too, am a Christian woman who enjoys baking. My purpose in writing is to say that 1) I can hardly wait to try your pumpkin scones and a few other of your 'treats' and 2) the photographs and presentations appear quite professional and applealing. It was particularly lovely to read that you hope to open a bakery–what was especially delightful was your plan to name your baked goods after those whom you love ("Phils' or "Emilys"). That touched my heart, really.
I shall say a prayer for your success and just want to commend you for your faith, your obvious sharing of your talents and your desire to share and bless others, a true Proverbs 31 lady.
Finally: My one concern is practical: if you wish to open a bakery, then ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE YOU WISH TO SHARE YOUR RECIPES???!!! THEY ALL LOOK SCRUMPTIOUS AND IF FOLKS 'STEAL' THEM (AS I PLAN TO) MIGHT IT PUT YOU OUT OF BUSINESS BEFORE YOU EVEN BEGIN!!! ???
God bless you and Merry Christmas. I shall make your blog a 'favorite' and mention it to others.
Thanks Barbara for your kind comments, and your prayers. A Proverbs 31 lady is truly what I desire to be. Thank you so much for that.
I'm a firm believer that great recipes should be shared. I've never been one to have "secret" recipes – and want everyone to find the joy I do in baked goods. I didn't invent most of my recipes, they are just ones I've found (often slightly altered), but certainly not completely my own creations.
Again – thank you for your kind words. They blessed my day.
Hi Bakerlady! I love your dream and vision, and am interested to see if I can get over my baking phobia by trying some of your seemingly delicious recipes! I found you by way of someone pinning your recesses peanut butter oh-my bars, which I have to try… in any event, I am glad I found you!
If you ever do get your dream of The BakerLady's House up and running, I would be honored to chat with you about branding your shop, some marketing strategies and graphic design help. I work with a small agency based out of Boston, but we are virtually anywhere we need to be. Check out our site SirIsaac.com and look at our work for Two Foxes Baking Co. – they are a startup company that makes delicious (I mean, totally yummy) healthy frozen muffins. We helped develop their brand identity, story and are supporting their launch efforts. Eventually, we will help them with whatever marketing support they need as they get the orders rolling in.
Happy Baking! I hope our paths cross in the future.
Hi Bakerlady! You have so many varieties in baked goods. I 'm new to baking. I love cakes, cookies, pizza and stuff. I want to buy an oven or microwave. I was wondering if you can help me about how to choose an oven. There is so much stuff on internet that am confused. which oven do you have? Thanks!
I have an old beat down oven. Remodeling the kitchen next year probably. You don't need a great oven to cook/bake well. You just need to know the one you have. Make sure you check the internal temp now and then to be sure it's accurate. Know if it runs hot or cold and adjust your cooking time accordingly.


Freeride and the downhill are the popular forms of longboarding. Some people misunderstood the differences between freeride and downhill longboarding. But these are two different form of longboarding. Tough freeride is similar to the downhill longboarding. But It is trickier and requires techniques to do this.
You can use a free ride longboard for downhill longboarding but it is only recommended for beginner level. To ride a longboard like intermediate rider whether in freeride style and for downhill You have to consider some important longboard choosing factors. Most of these factors are the variation of design, styles, and components. Keep reading as I am going to tell you about the key differences between freeride longboarding and downhill longboarding. You will also get the idea How to choose the components for these two longboards.
The styles on downhill longboarding are pretty easier than the freeride longboarding styles. Some of the styles of downhill longboarding are slide, drift, air brake. Without knowing these tricks, you will not able to do downhill longboarding. You must have the proper skill of quick stop while necessary. Because most of the accident of downhill loan boarding happens from not able to stop the longboard in the loop.
Some of the longboards are perfect for downhill longboarding which are Drop-through, drop-platform, and top-mount longboards. To ride a longboard in downhill you have to know the complete balancing techniques over you. Otherwise, downhill longboarding is risky for the rider who has less balance on them.
While downhill longboarding requires only three two for techniques. But to ride a longboard in freeride style you have to add more critical techniques in sliding. Generally, sliding style differentiates between the downhill longboarding and freeride longboarding. Some of the sliding technique which are must for freeride longboarding are stand-up slides, hands down slides, and foot braking. Longboard riders apply these techniques while they ride for downhill longboarding.
The longboard choosing guide for freeride longboarding is same like the downhill longboarding. But you have to consider the use of component and design to buy the freeride and downhill longboards which are below.
The deck dimension of a downhill longboard is different than freeride longboard. The length of the deck of a downhill longboard should range for 37-43". Choose a longer deck because shorter deck increases the speed which is too much risk for the downhill ride. The width of the downhill longboard should not less than 9". If you got larger shoes then you can go for 10.5".
Most of the top racers prefer Top through longboard for the downhill ride. And drop through longboards are preferable by the most of the beginner longboard rider.
While the top through longboards are faster than drop through longboard. So, you should definitely choose a drop through longboard for freeride longboarding. Because freeride longboarding requires more sliding techniques. While you are doing more sliding techniques then you have to make sure the longboard is running little slow on the downhill ride. That's why choose a drop through longboard for freeride longboarding.
While choosing a longboard for freeride longboarding then the length of the longboard should range from 38-42". And the width of the longboard should range from 8.5-10.5".
The ideal diameter for downhill longboard ranges from 70-75mm. And the ideal diameter for freeride longboard ranges from 68-72mm. Generally larger wheels are faster than the smaller wheels. But too larger wheels will cause the wheel bite and smaller wheels will case the wiring out of the wheels. So always choose a medium size wheel that is perfect for both of the longboarding style.
Most of the downhill rider prefer a reverse kingpin truck that is good for handling speed and the bushing suspension makes the ride more comfortable. You can use this truck for both drop through longboard and top through longboard. While choosing the trucks for downhill longboard make sure the truck width is close to the deck width. Ideal truck with for downhill longboard is 10" or 180m.
As the downhill longboarding and the freeride longboarding are similar. So, the truck choosing guide also the same for freeride longboard.
So these are all the differences between the freeride longboarding and downhill longboarding. Though both of the longboarding styles are for the downhill riding. But while choosing the longboard for any of these longboarding styles always consider the above choosing guides.


The 2013 NRHA Futurity has come to a close but it was certainly an exciting ride! Brian qualified two entries for the Level 4 Open finals after two good runs on each horse in the go-rounds. He was the second highest composite rider in the Level 3 Open aboard Footwork Revolution (pictured above) with a 221.5 in the 1st go and a 223 in the 2nd go. Aboard Memorable Affair, owned by Wagner & Vandorp, he had a composite score of 438.
Although the finals didn't go as well he had hoped, Brian was pleased with the performance of his horses all the same. Memorable Revolution placed 18th in the Level 3 finals and 25th in the Level 4 finals bringing home a check for $17,755 and Footwork Revolution placed 19th in the Level 3 finals and 26th in the Level 4 finals taking home $16,916.78. What a great way to close out an incredible show season!