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Books I read this week: January
These are the books I read in January. It always takes me longer to read non-fiction than fiction, so I spent a long time on not so many books this month.
Small Victories: Spotting Improbable Moments of Grace  by Anne Lamott is a collection of remembrances of moments of grace. It's a quieter book than I was expecting, but good. There's a lot in here about recognizing grace even when answers to prayers aren't what we want, which connects to an ongoing conversation I have with a dear friend, so that was nice. There are a plethora of aha! passages in this one.
Sometimes we let them resist finding any meaning or solace in anything involving their daughter's diagnosis, and this was one of the hardest things to do- to stop trying to make things come out better than they were.
People like to say, "Forgiveness begins with forgiving yourself." Well, that's nice. Thank you for sharing.
I don't think much surprises Him [God]. This is how we make important changes- barely, poorly, slowly. And still, He raises His fist in triumph.
Foxglove Summer: A Rivers of London Novel  by Ben Aaronovitch is the lone fiction book this month, and the one I read in a day versus a week and a half or more. It's the fifth in the Rivers of London series, which is set in a London where magic exists but only a certain section of the population is aware of it. In this one, two young girls have gone missing and D.C. Grant is helping in the investigation. He's out in the country, away from London, so most of the supporting characters from the previous books are absent in this one, which is a shame because I like them. But the mystery at the core of the book is interesting, and well written as I've come to expect. There are more modern day references in this one, which isn't bad or good, I just noticed. Aaronovitch is doing a great job of widening the world he's created, and I'm enjoying watching him do it. I just hope the next book moves some of the overriding story points along a little faster.
The Fall of Language in the Age of English  by Minae Mizumura is an incredible book. There's no way I can do it justice here. In it, Mizumura (whose novel, A True Novel, was one of my favorite reads last year) takes an in depth look at the effect that the globalization of the English language is having on literatures around the world. Along the way she looks at the history of the Japanese language (written and spoken), the process of any spoken language becoming a written language, the history of the English language becoming a universal language,  the privilege that comes with a universal language, and the history of Japanese literature.  It's heavy and thought provoking and utterly fascinating. I think anything that opens our eyes to privilege is useful, and I find this book especially interesting because it was originally written for a Japanese audience- so not for the recipients of privilege in this case.
One of her points is that because English has become a universal language (meaning that many non-native speakers have learned it and speak it as a second language), there is an uneven relationship because non-native speakers can read literature written in English, but books in other languages have to be translated into English to become books that can be read outside their own country.
Another thing she points out is specific to Japan- as the written language has changed over time, classic books have become unreadable because people literally do not know the kanji that make them up. It's similar to the difficulty people have reading old English (think The Canterbury Tales), except that with Old English you can sound it out. If you don't know a particular kanji, you have to look it up, or you're just out of luck.
Anyway, there's way too much in here to sum up here, but it's an incredible book and I really highly recommend it.
Reality is constructed by languages, and the existence of a variety of languages means the existence of a variety of realities, a variety of truths. Understanding the multifaceted nature of truth does not necessarily make people happy, but it makes them humble, and mature, and wise.
They are not condemned to know, for instance, that the works that are usually translated into English are those that are both thematically and linguistically the easiest to translate, that often only reinforce the worldview constructed by the English language, and preferably that entertain readers with just the right kind of exoticism.
She cautions that the act of acquiring knowledge is wholly dependent on the language one knows. The less English one knows, the less access one has to global knowledge.
The Silent Woman: Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes  by Janet Malcom is also very thought provoking. Rather than a biography of Sylvia Plath, this is a biography (of sorts) of the biographies that have already been written about Sylvia Plath. It's a look at the difficulties of writing someone else's story, and the specific pitfalls of trying to write about someone who committed suicide, while family members who played a part in it are still alive and have control over the person's legacy.  Plath's sister-in-law Olywn Hughes is in control of her literary estate, and all requests for permission to use excerpts of Plath's work go through her. As Malcom discovers, she is quick to rescind permission if she doesn't approve of the tenor of the biography being written- if it doesn't line up with the story that she wants told. At the same time it raises questions of how we perceive authority- do we want an "impartial" biographer (which is nearly impossible, as Malcom points out, because if the biographer doesn't have an investment in what happened, why are they writing the book?) or do we want an account from someone who was intimately involved- an account which will then be discounted because the narrator is "unreliable"?
I remember when one of the movies about Sylvia Plath came out- it seems like maybe Gwyneth Paltrow was in it? I'm not going to look it up. Anyway, one of Plath's children was asked if they were going to see it, and she said something to the effect of "Why would I want to watch the very worst thing that ever happened to me?" Â This is a reoccurring theme in Ted Hughes' correspondence with biographers- reminding them that while Plath is gone, her children are still alive and able to read the things written and speculated about her. This begs the question of what responsibility biographers have to their subjects and their subjects' families. I don't have any answers, but it's interesting to think about.
In a work on nonfiction we almost never know the truth of what happened. The ideal of unmediated reporting is regularly achieved only in fiction, where the writer faithfully reports on what is going on in his imagination.
How can you call it a tribute to her- to make a public spectacle of the one thing she ought to be allowed to keep to herself if nothing else-her infinitely humiliating private killing of herself… – Ted Hughes


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1. 1 DUPIXENT® FDA Approval Call March 28, 2017
2. 2 Sanofi Forward Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements include projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, intentions and expectations with respect to future financial results, events, operations, services, product development and potential, and statements regarding future performance. Forward-looking statements are generally identified by the words "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "plans" and similar expressions. Although Sanofi's management believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, investors are cautioned that forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the control of Sanofi, that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include among other things, the uncertainties inherent in research and development, future clinical data and analysis, including post marketing, decisions by regulatory authorities, such as the FDA or the EMA, regarding whether and when to approve any drug, device or biological application that may be filed for any such product candidates as well as their decisions regarding labelling and other matters that could affect the availability or commercial potential of such product candidates, the absence of guarantee that the product candidates if approved will be commercially successful, the future approval and commercial success of therapeutic alternatives, Sanofi's ability to benefit from external growth opportunities and/or obtain regulatory clearances, risks associated with intellectual property and any related pending or future litigation and the ultimate outcome of such litigation, trends in exchange rates and prevailing interest rates, volatile economic conditions, the impact of cost containment initiatives and subsequent changes thereto, the average number of shares outstanding as well as those discussed or identified in the public filings with the SEC and the AMF made by Sanofi, including those listed under "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" in Sanofi's annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2016. Other than as required by applicable law, Sanofi does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information or statements.
3. 3 Regeneron Forward Looking Statements This presentation includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties relating to future events and the future performance of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Regeneron" or the "Company"), and actual events or results may differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "estimate," variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These statements concern, and these risks and uncertainties include, among others, the nature, timing, and possible success and therapeutic applications of Regeneron's products, product candidates, and research and clinical programs now underway or planned, including without limitation Dupixent® (dupilumab) Injection; the likelihood, timing, and scope of possible regulatory approval and commercial launch of Regeneron's late-stage product candidates and new indications for marketed products, such as Dupixent for the treatment of uncontrolled moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis in jurisdictions outside the United States and other potential indications; unforeseen safety issues and possible liability resulting from the administration of products and product candidates in patients, including without limitation Dupixent; serious complications or side effects in connection with the use of Regeneron's products and product candidates (such as Dupixent) in clinical trials; coverage and reimbursement determinations by third-party payers, including Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy benefit management companies; ongoing regulatory obligations and oversight impacting Regeneron's marketed products, research and clinical programs, and business, including those relating to the enrollment, completion, and meeting of the relevant endpoints of post- approval studies; determinations by regulatory and administrative governmental authorities which may delay or restrict Regeneron's ability to continue to develop or commercialize Regeneron's products and product candidates, such as Dupixent; competing drugs and product candidates that may be superior to Regeneron's products and product candidates; uncertainty of market acceptance and commercial success of Regeneron's products and product candidates and the impact of studies (whether conducted by Regeneron or others and whether mandated or voluntary) on the commercial success of Regeneron's products and product candidates; the ability of Regeneron to manufacture and manage supply chains for multiple products and product candidates; unanticipated expenses; the costs of developing, producing, and selling products; the ability of Regeneron to meet any of its sales or other financial projections or guidance and changes to the assumptions underlying those projections or guidance; the potential for any license or collaboration agreement, including Regeneron's agreements with Sanofi, Bayer, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (or their respective affiliated companies, as applicable), to be cancelled or terminated without any further product success; and risks associated with intellectual property of other parties and pending or future litigation relating thereto, including without limitation the patent litigation relating to Praluent® (alirocumab) Injection, the permanent injunction granted by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware that, if upheld on appeal, would prohibit Regeneron and Sanofi from marketing, selling, or manufacturing Praluent in the United States, the outcome of any appeals regarding such injunction, the ultimate outcome of such litigation, and the impact any of the foregoing may have on Regeneron's business, prospects, operating results, and financial condition. A more complete description of these and other material risks can be found in Regeneron's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. Any forward-looking statements are made based on management's current beliefs and judgment, and the reader is cautioned not to rely on any forward-looking statements made by Regeneron. Regeneron does not undertake any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, including without limitation any financial projection or guidance, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
4. 4 Agenda Opening remarks – DUPIXENT®, a breakthrough innovation ● Olivier Brandicourt – Chief Executive Officer, Sanofi ● Leonard S. Schleifer, MD, PhD – Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer, Regeneron Q&A Session ● George D. Yancopoulos, MD, PhD – Founding Scientist, President and Chief Scientific Officer, Regeneron ● Elias Zerhouni, MD – President, Global Research & Development, Sanofi ● Bill Sibold – Global Head Multiple Sclerosis, Oncology & Immunology, Sanofi Genzyme ● Robert Terifay – Executive Vice President, Commercial, Regeneron
5. 5 DUPIXENT®: A Breakthrough Treatment for Moderate-to- Severe Atopic Dermatitis (AD) ● A key new product launch for Regeneron and Sanofi ● Important addition to Sanofi Genzyme specialty care business ● Science driving innovation: First biologic therapy for AD approved in the US ● Excited to bring product rapidly to market to help address high unmet need ● Kevzara™ (sarilumab) BLA resubmitted
6. 6 Il-4/IL-13 Considered Common Drivers in the Following Diseases(1) Il-4/IL-13 signaling is considered to be central to many Type-2 mediated allergic diseases IL-4/ IL-13 Atopic Dermatitis Asthma Nasal Polyps Eosinophilic Esophagitis (1) Dupilumab is under clinical development in asthma, nasal polyps and eosinophilic esophagitis and its safety and efficacy in these indications have not been fully evaluated by any Regulatory Authority
7. 7 ● Moderate-to-severe form of AD can be a debilitating, life-altering condition that impacts people's day-to-day functioning ● Characterized by intense itching and recurrent eczematous lesions ● Multifactorial etiology involving immune-mediated inflammation, skin-barrier defect, genetic factors and environmental triggers ● Although it often starts in infancy, it is also prevalent in adults AD is a Chronic, Inflammatory Skin Disease, Characterized by Intractable Pruritus
8. 8 DUPIXENT®: The First FDA Approved Biologic for Adults with Uncontrolled Moderate-to-Severe AD DUPIXENT® INDICATIONS AND USAGE DUPIXENT® is indicated for the treatment of adult patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis whose disease is not adequately controlled with topical prescription therapies or when those therapies are not advisable. DUPIXENT® can be used with or without topical corticosteroids. DUPIXENT® WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypersensitivity: Hypersensitivity reactions, including generalized urticaria and serum sickness or serum sickness-like reactions, were reported in subjects who received DUPIXENT®. If a systemic hypersensitivity reaction occurs, discontinue DUPIXENT® immediately and initiate appropriate therapy. Conjunctivitis and Keratitis: Conjunctivitis and keratitis occurred more frequently in subjects who received DUPIXENT®. Conjunctivitis was the most frequently reported eye disorder. Patients should report new onset or worsening eye symptoms to their healthcare provider. Comorbid Asthma: Safety and efficacy of DUPIXENT® have not been established in the treatment of asthma. Advise patients with comorbid asthma not to adjust or stop their asthma treatment without consultation with their physicians. Parasitic (Helminth) Infections: Patients with known helminth infections were excluded from participation in clinical studies. It is unknown if DUPIXENT® will influence the immune response against helminth infections
9. 9 U.S. Launch Focused on Patients with the Highest Unmet Medical Need Patient Focus at Launch Moderate-to-severe AD patients intolerant to or inadequate response to an existing therapy (Topical prescription therapies and Oral/systemic steroids or Immuno-suppressants) Around 300,000 adult patients in the U.S. ● BSA affected: 86.5% ● EASI score: 51.5 ● Pruritus NRS: 7 ● AD duration: 48 years ● BSA affected: 2.5% ● EASI score: 3.1 ● Pruritus NRS: 1.6 Pictures from Phase 3 clinical trial provided for illustrative purposes only to show how the clinical parameters above may correlate to the clinical presentation of a patient.(1,2) (1) Images are taken from same patient at baseline (left) and at 16 weeks (right). Results were not representative of all patients and individual results did vary. In phase 3 clinical trials, the percentage of patients achieving an IGA score of 0 or 1 ranged from 36%-38%. (2) The most common side effects in clinical trials included injection site reactions, eye and eyelid inflammation, including redness, swelling and itching, and cold sores in mouth or on lips IGA: Investigator Global Assessment BSA: Body Surface Area EASI: Eczema Area and Severity Index NRS: Numerical Rating Scale IGA 4 IGA 1
10. 10 Target Physicians who Treat AD Patients and Have Experience Prescribing Biologics Physician Focus at Launch Dermatologists (i.e. Psoriasis) Allergists/Immunologists Up to 7,000 doctors in the U.S.
11. 11 A Commitment to Responsible Pricing: Valuing a Breakthrough Therapy for Moderate-to-Severe AD Breakthrough, First-in-Class Therapy Disease Burden/Treatment Landscape Cost-Effectiveness Analyses Physician, Patient, Payer & Other Stakeholder Feedback Ensuring Continued Investment in Biopharma Innovation RESPONSIBLE PRICING FOR DUPIXENT® Clinical & QoL Benefit QoL: Quality of Life Careful consideration of several clinical and economic value measures in pricing DUPIXENT® Qualitative measures Quantitative measures Comparable Biologic Pricing
12. 12 WAC = Wholesale Acquisition Cost (1) Moderate-to-severe AD compared with moderate to severe psoriasis. As measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) , a scale where a higher number means a worse impact on quality of life. DLQI data derived from 11 published clinical studies of psoriasis treatments in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis, data on file. Moderate-to-severe AD DLQI data derived from Phase 3 SOLO 1 and SOLO 2 studies clinical studies report, data on file. (2) Yearly maintenance treatment cost based on WAC prices in the U.S. (not reflective of discounts or rebates) and excludes one-time loading dose(s). (3) Annual treatment costs for Dupixent in AD compare favorably with biologic treatments for psoriasis including adalimumab, etanercept, ixekizumab, secukinumab and ustekinumab. The chart represents a comparison of list prices and is not intended to imply a comparison of safety or efficacy. DUPIXENT® WAC is Lower than Biologics Used to Treat Psoriasis(1) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 BaselineMeanDLQIScore 11.5 - 13 Moderate-to-Severe Atopic Dermatitis 14.5 - 16 Moderate-to-Severe Psoriasis Humira Enbrel Stelara Dupixent Psoriasis Biologic Treatments AD is at Least as Burdensome a Disease as Psoriasis(1) Yet DUPIXENT® WAC is Lower than Psoriasis Biologics(2,3) (in USD) $30,000 $80,000 $70,000 $50,000 $10,000 $60,000 $40,000 $90,000 $20,000 $0 ~$41,000 ~$83,000 $37,000
13. 13 Working Alongside Payers to Provide Appropriate Access For Patients Provide Patient Access ● Consultation with PBMs Aligned view on the burden of disease, the unmet need that exists and the right patient for treatment ● Early Formulary Coverage Expected(1) for a large population of patients within days ● Appropriate Utilization Management Criteria Expect physician attestation, specialist-only prescription, and no step-edits through systemic immunosuppressant therapies Payer Discussions (1) Individual plans may vary
14. 14 Comprehensive Support to Optimize Patient Access and Minimize Barriers to Treatment Patient Support & Coverage Patient Access ● $0 Copay Program for eligible patients ● Patient Assistance Program ● Education and personalized nurse support ● Benefits Investigation ● Prior Authorization Assistance ● Appeals Support DUPIXENT® expected to be commercially available in the U.S. later this week
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There was an interesting exhibit this week by a sculpture of the name Wesley Hicks. His sculptures were very unique and unlike anything I have seen yet. Several of his pieces were very vibrant and colorful. In fact, nearly all of his sculptures were very colorful. Each had a different shape, size, and texture. There was one group of sculptures that intrigued me. They were tall and their textures were very detailed. They're colors were also attractive and inviting.
The piece is composed of five individual sculptures. Each sculpture has different elements and gives the audience a different tone. They are also different heights, however, put together they create a triangular shape due to their height differences. The sculpture furthest to the left is short compared to the rest. It is blue and has a sort of bubble or foam appearance on top of it. It has a smooth texture on the shaft and an overflowing appearance on top. The next sculpture is rather dark and a bit taller. The color itself is in a dark tone and there is not much attached or protruding out of it. It seems isolated and melancholy. The next sculpture is the tallest of all five. It is the most vibrant and the most visible. The base of the tower has an orangey hue and it changes as your eye travels upwards to a more green color. The very tip is dark blue and it gushes and trickles down the tower shape, making it appear as if it is a liquid. The texture is very unique among the rest of the sculptures. It is ridged and has identical grooves throughout the piece. To me, it is the most interesting of the five pieces. After this green/blue rod, the rest decrease in height. The next is brown with an orange trickling down the base. The tip is flat and is completely orange. The next is the smallest of all. It is orange and has the same grooves as the tallest one, expect they are going in a different direction. The tip is bright blue and flat like the previous one.
These sculptures, individually, have different tones and meanings about them. They have different textures, colors, and forms. Together as a group, they create a shape and presence that cannot be accomplished solely. They combine together to create a vision of color and awe the audience.
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If you didn't read my previous post you will want to do that catch up.
I went to the Orthopedic Doctor this afternoon and he will be doing surgery...... tomorrow! There was two options, to let it heal and be crooked and protruding out of my neck a little bit the rest of my life, or to do surgery to make sure it heals straight and right.
The surgery is tomorrow afternoon and then I will be on the road to a quicker recovery, and better healing then if I let it heal the way it currently sits.
Sounds like a wise plan. May all go well, Tim.
I broke my clavicle in hs. It protrudes a bit, but it's not that bad. Good luck with the surgery. I hope all goes well.
best wishes with the surgery. wow. well, my first thought as a runner was that at least you didn't break anything in your legs or feet!! you'll still be able to break that 5K PR one day!
Hope your surgery goes well!
Hope they gave you a block. Serious break!
Praying all went well, Tim. Let us know when you're able.


Vermont has created a study group comprising of its state agencies with the aim of looking into Blockchain technology. Vermont has the smallest number of population in the United States.
This announcement was made by the state's attorney general, T.J. Donovan who also stated that the working group will begin its studies at the beginning of the coming year, 2019. The working group will comprise of four state agencies including the Secretary of State, the Office of the Attorney General, the Agency of Commerce and Community Development and the Department of Financial Regulation. The attorney general also stated that the group will be seeking input from experts within the sector as well as stakeholders and Blockchain associations.
In his statements, the attorney general stressed that exploration of new and better methods of data protection was important especially in this age of increased online activity, data breaches and hacks. He added that the solution sort out should not only be able to balance economic opportunity but should also be coupled with consumer protection.
The working group will be tasked with looking into whether coming up with regulations specifically for the sector will be necessary, establishing the concerns, opportunities and challenges that the disruptive technology may come with for the state, and the best methods of consumer protection for those who may utilize the technology or be directly affected by it.
While being interviewed on WCAX-TV, the attorney general stated that the one main area where the state may be considering using Blockchain technology was in the tracking of agricultural products intended for human consumption. He said that food was a very important commodity and as such it was important to track it from its source to the table.
Donovan said that through Blockchain technology this would be possible in order to ensure that the produce are safe for consumption and do not negatively affect the public and public health. He added that the technology may also be used in tracking marijuana should the state approve having a marijuana industry.
In the beginning of the year, the state's governor, Gov. Phil Scott, ascended into law a bill which proposed greater adoption of Blockchain technology in the state, promoting growth in the sector. This bill became law on the 30th of May and included a proposal to conduct studies on the benefits of Blockchain technology and how it can be used for the good of the state.
Also this year, the governor signed into a bill, a draft mandating the study on how Blockchain technology could be used by the state's public records. At the time of the signing the governor noted that through legislation that supported Blockchain technology, the state would be able to function more efficiently. The governor also added that through distributed ledger technology the state would be able to be more cost effective and therefore saving its citizens money.


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Description: Newest game version. Also with No EMS support.
Description: A turn-based fighting game, inspired by images on www.bumfights.com. Multiplayer hotseat mode, one to eight players. Any player can be controlled by AI (allows for single-player game, or allows for AI bums in multiplayer games). Strategy revolves around conserving movement points and collecting the best combination of weapons (knives, rocks, trash can lids, etc).
Seven map files are included. I never got around to making it easily moddable, so you cannot have more than seven maps, but you can modify the map data files. They are just serialized versions of 24x23 arrays.
Description: A QBasic copy of Super Collapse.
Description: This is really Dice it! Bur I couldn't upload it under any other freaking name. In this version you get to roll TWO dice!
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Description: A Small graphics Fightiung game.
Description: A first person shooter that was made from Qbasic code only, I'm not sure what I'll call it yet; this is but a very simple demo, and the official game will be available soon.
Description: Kickass vandalizing game that shows what QB can do.
to enable CALL ABSOLUTE and BIOS/DOS INT calling support.
2005 (few months later after the discovery of QBASIC).
pieces of s**t flying around.
(least basics are all similar).
Description: This is my work-in-progress clone of super mario brothers 1 for NES. It includes a level editor. Uses a library for keyboard input routines, since INKEY$ is... not exactly ideal for gaming! Other than that, EVERYTHING is 100% pure QB. Actually runs pretty fast on a decent computer. On my 2Ghz Athlon XP 2400, when there are a lot of things on the screen, its around 15 FPS, if not faster.
Description: The first version of my game, Rectong! Have you ever wondered what pong would be like using butts as paddles? Neither have I, but I made this game anyway. It's got full computer AI for 1 player mode, or you can play with a friend. AI has 7 different difficulty levels you can set.
Runs as good on my 300 Mhz toshiba laptop as it does on my 2 Ghz athlon XP 2400. Please leave comments!
It has one extra tile type and larger tiles.Now the program loads the tiles from a file(Don't worry, it also makes the files if they don't exist).
Description: A 2 player vs's shooter, with editor. Great editor with lotsa things to put in, something like 256. Done in text graphics.


"Portrait of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) Maurice Wilder-Neligan CMG DSO and Bar DCM C de G, Commanding Officer of the 10th Battalion, on board HMAS Boorara returning to Australia, July 1919." Image from a large album of 86 pages containing 1858 photographs associated with the service of Lieutenant Robert Otto Boese, 2nd Battalion, during the First World War, and, as VX9912 Warrant Officer (WO) with 2/1 Casualty Clearing Station during the Second World War. Private Boese originally served six months in a Depot battalion in Australia. He later enlisted in the AIF and went to officer training at Duntroon then embarked as a Second Lieutenant with the 24th Reinforcements to the 2nd Battalion on 10 February 1917. in July 1917, following further training in England, he joined his unit in France. He received a severe wound to the chest in September 1917 requiring hospitalisation in England. He was promoted to Lieutenant in November 1917 prior to rejoining his unit. In February 1918 he was back in hospital with a fractured jaw, then spent further time at the School of Instruction before rejoining the 2nd Battalion. In March 1919 Lt Boese was a member of the 1st Division Football Team. He returned to Australia on 6 July 1919. On 27 December 1939 he enlisted in the Second AIF and served in the Middle East. VX9912 WO Boese returned with wounded soldiers aboard the Dutch ship Oranje in December 1941. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 9 February 1942, but resumed service with the Army in Australia. A keen photographer, he comprehensively recorded and documented (often humorously) his experience in both wars in this album providing a wonderful record of activities, personalities and locations.


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Los pames son un grupo indígena del centro norte de México que hoy en día algunos viven en el estado de San Luis Potosí. Ellos se hacen llamar Xi'oi. Los pames hablaban el idioma pame, una lengua otomangueana del grupo oto-pame, que aún sobrevive actualmente.

Historia

Los pames intervinieron en la Guerra Chichimeca. Al inicio del conflicto fueron descritos como los más pacíficos de todas las "naciones" conocidas bajo el nombre genérico de chichimecas. Habitaban en las localidades de Acámbaro, Orirapúndaro, Ucareo, Tulimán, San Pedro, Parrón, Sinquía, Sichú, Izmiquilpan y Meztitlán. Compartieron territorio al oeste con los guachichiles y guamares, así como con los otomíes en Jilotepec y con los purépechas en Michoacán.

En la década de 1570, sus actividades fueron más hostiles, pues se reportaron secuestros y asesinatos a españoles. Básicamente eran nómadas, su cultura religiosa era semejante a la de los otomíes; por ello, se los consideraba más avanzados que los guamares, guachichiles y zacatecos.

Actualidad
Actualmente existen unos 20 000 pames que viven en la zona media de San Luis Potosí, además de unos 600 que se encuentran en el norte del estado de Querétaro. Viven de una agricultura de subsistencia. En el estado de Querétaro se distinguen tres microrregiones con poblados xiʔúi, dos de ellas en el municipio de Jalpan de Serra: la microrregión de Tancoyol, donde las principales poblaciones son: Las Flores, Las Nuevas Flores, El Rincón y San Antonio; la microrregión de Valle Verde, donde la comunidad El Pocito, concentra la mayor cantidad de presencia xiʔúi. Otro municipio queretano con presencia xiʔúi es Arroyo Seco. En la microrregión de Purísima de Arista es donde se asientan las comunidades de San José de las Flores y San Juan Buenaventura.

En San Luis Potosí los pames habitaban principalmente el antiguo municipio de San Francisco de la Palma, del que se desprendieron los actuales municipios de Tamasopo y Santa Catarina, que realmente a la fecha son los únicos que tienen habitando pames puros; en otros municipios potosinos como Ciudad del Maíz, Cárdenas, Rayón y Lagunillas ya se mezclaron con los mestizos, tal vez quede uno que otro en el municipio de Alaquines. Su nombre es XI'OÍ, pero se pronuncia SHIHUÍ. Hasta el 2005 había aproximadamente 10 000 pames, mayores de 15 años que hablan solamente su idioma, según el INEGI.

Galería

Referencias

Bibliografía
 FLORES Olague, Jesús; VEGA, Mercedes de; et al (1996) Breve historia de Zacatecas México, ed.Fondo de Cultura Económica, ISBN 96-16-4670-3 texto en ilce digital consultado el 17 de diciembre de 2008
 POWELL, Philip Wayne. (1975) La guerra chichimeca (Soldiers, Indians, & Silver), México, ed. Fondo de cultura económica ISBN 968-16-1981-1

Pueblo pame
Etnias de México
Etnias de San Luis Potosí
Pueblos indígenas de México
Pueblos indígenas de San Luis Potosí

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Updated Jun 18, 2018 - Politics & Policy
DHS Secretary calls on Congress to "fix" child separation policy
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen doubled down Monday on her defense of the Trump administration's extremely controversial policy of separating migrant children from their parents at the border, and put the onus on Congress to take action.
"Congress and the courts created this problem and Congress alone can fix it."
The big quotes
... from Nielsen on immigration:
"DHS will faithfully execute the laws enacted by Congress, as we are sworn to do."
"Parents who entered illegally are by definition criminals ... by entering our country illegally often in dangerous circumstances, illegal immigrants have put their children at risk."
"The kids are being used as pawns by the smugglers and the traffickers."
"I find that offensive," in response to a suggestion that the policy is being used as a deterrent.
Despite several critics condemning the policy as "cruel" and "immoral," Nielsen maintained that: "We are a country of compassion. We are a country of heart."
"Since this time last year, there has been a 325% increase in unaccompanied alien children and a 435% increase in family units entering the country illegally."
... Addressed by Press Secretary Sarah Sanders
Which immigration bill does Trump support? "There are currently two bills in process in the House. The president supports both those pieces of legislations (Bob Goodlatte's conservative bill and Paul Ryan's more moderate bill)."
Does Trump support a standalone bill fixing the child separation policy? Sanders said Trump wants a "comprehensive" bill. "We want to fix the entire system. We don't want to just tinker with it."
On Evangelical Christians opposing the policy: "Any church that feels strongly should open up their doors and facilitate some of these individuals." Sanders also encouraged them to call their members of Congress.
Whether Sanders is leaving the White House: Sanders said she was "falsely accused" of not wanting to be at the briefing.
Go deeper: Nielsen vs. the media on child separation


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So, with that being said, I hope you enjoy learning a little about me and my journey so that I can help you live your best life possible!
My journey into integrative wellness started about 10 years ago when I underwent unexplained symptoms. Unfortunately, in medical school and at traditional medical conferences, we were not educated about the natural options available to us as Physicians to promote optimal health in our patients. We gained knowledge about overly used pharmaceuticals to treat our patients' symptoms. I rarely had time to get to know my patients on a personal level by only spending 5 -10 minutes with them during their office visit.
I treated women who were often times suffering from symptoms related to PMS, post-partum and menopause. I was trained to prescribe medications related to symptoms but I had always felt a strong desire to do more. I wanted to actually treat my patients, not just their symptoms. However, due to the adherence to insurance guidelines, I was not able to spend the time with my patients that they deserved.
And then one day a light bulb went off in my head and in my heart…I was a patient at my Ob/Gyn's office for a follow-up after giving birth to my son. While I knew I wasn't feeling like myself, I never thought I would walk out of the office with a prescription for an antidepressant. You can imagine how I felt leaving the office that day. I didn't understand why I would be given such a medication when I knew that I wasn't depressed. I knew I didn't feel like myself and I needed to find out why.
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Not shares, but rights - also, limited by over-subscriptions.
The CFO...who knows the financial strength of the company owns one and your argument is he tried for 1.77 shares ? Or whatever the conversion was.
Sorry but new all time lows seem assured.
$0.32 still support though. For now anyway. That has to break first on a closing basis...perhaps 2 closes then we can re-evaluate.
Yes- 0,21% of the offering is "somewhat" of a poor showing.
I presume the Sabby games will start all over again.
Last RO Dr. Kesten was the red flag with a 200 share participation at $2.55 for a $510.00 investment. What followed was shareholder destruction and of course the STAR result. Did he know something ? I don't know.
Back then our CFO played for 5667 shares at $2.55 for a $14,450.85 investment.
This time our CFO played for 1 share at $1,000 for a $1,000.00 investment. Did he just still feel the sting from a little over a year ago or does he know something ? I don't know.
A few points - yes, the employee participation was not particularly encouraging, but the RO was oversubscribed and certainly did not need their help psychologically or otherwise - in addition, the employees are not wealthy and will shortly receive new stock options at an attractive price - if the employees "KNOW" something, that would be illegal w/o disclosure, and absolutely ridiculous to even consider!
RS...If you think the RO over subscription was a reflection of the company and not the fact that the players got the terms they wanted to make money for themselves than I don't know what to tell you other than GOOD LUCK !!!
HF, I did not post what you said above - in fact, I believe it was over-subscribed simply because it was under-priced - the bankers screwed them again imo!
DOV (who might very well be a Sabby mouth piece) had said CYTX would not be able to raise money after the STAR readout. He made many other predictions and retreated totally (so was Sabby).
Yet, we have raised $ 10 million and avoided bankruptcy. This money is very little, but it may last (buy time) as Tiago Girao has indicated (up to one year). As Tiago Girao has also indicated many things may happen during the next several months. Let us see.
Hedge, no offense, but why are you still questioning whether or not STAR was known to be a failure way before the release? I've pointed out the obvious language in a statement by Hedrick that was clear indication he knew Scleroderma was a failure way before the results release. I've pointed it out several times on this board. "Scleroderma is a very complex disease but shares common features with other connective tissue disorders that may be attractive future targets for the therapy." If that doesn't prove to you that they knew Scleroderma was a failure, then I certainly wouldn't waste more time trying to convince you, because nothing will. It was as clear as day, a dead give away. And what resulted after the failure? The Cytori story that a disease with common features to Scleroderma is a future target for the therapy.
Was the known failure of the Scleroderma trial material information that Cytori had a legal obligation to disclose to shareholders? Of course it was.


We have an indoor mosquito problem at GeedingManor. I thought we were unique to the situation but a friend mentioned he's having trouble with the mosquitos inside his house.
It's going to be a three-day weekend for me, I hope I accomplish something other than watching the Texas/OU game.
The Texas/OU game will be on Fox. My channel guide has it scheduled to start at 11:00 Am and to end at 2:30 PM. There ain't no way that game is gonna end at 2:30 PM. Take the over.
I rest the back of my head against my chair too much, the back of my head often hurts.
OtherDogGeedingII is getting his second round of shots today.
Parenting can be exhausting. Rewarding, but mentally and physically exhausting.
Our country needs a big hug. Let's hug it out, America.
It follows the golfer around like man's best friend – Meet Rover. The world's first hands-free autonomous caddie.
The Guardian – Why are so few US politicians from the working class?
I too suffered from indoor mosquitos for 2 years. Finally found the source of the problem. Check the dog bowl. Our dogs' bowl was too large and even with two dogs, the water sat long enough to allow mosquito larvae. Less water in the bowl solved the problem almost immediately.
You need more padding. Maybe you should get a toupee.


A breakfast muffin or snack from Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman. "What finally led me here was, innocently enough, a basket of boring-looking lemon poppy seed muffins at a bakery one morning; they got me wondering when poppy seeds would come untethered from lemon's grasp. Poppy seeds are delightful on their own — faintly nutty bordering on fruity — but they also play well with fruit that is richer in flavour and texture than lemon. Inspired, I went home and, a short while later, finally pulled a muffin out of the oven I'd change nothing about. Poppy seeds, plums, browned butter, brown sugar, and sour cream form a muffin that's rich with flavour, dense with fruit, and yet restrained enough to still feel like breakfast food."
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Butter twelve muffin cups.
Step 2: Whisk the egg with both sugars in the bottom of a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter, then the sour cream. In a separate bowl, mix together the flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and poppy seeds, and then stir them into the sour cream mixture until it is just combined and still a bit lumpy. Fold in the plums.
Step 3: Divide batter among prepared muffin cups. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the tops are golden and a tester inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean. Rest muffins in the pan on a cooling rack for 2 minutes, then remove them from the tin to cool them completely.
Do Ahead: Generally, I think muffins are best on the first day, but these surprise me by being twice as moist, with even more developed flavours, on day two. They're just a little less crisp on top after being in an airtight container overnight.
Note: I've learned that you can dial back the sugar in most recipes quite a bit and not miss much (though, if you find that you do, a dusting of powdered sugar or a powdered-sugar-lemon-juice glaze works well here). I also learned that a little whole wheat flour goes a long way to keep muffins squarely in the breakfast department; that you can almost always replace sour cream with buttermilk or yogurt, but I like sour cream best. Thick batters — batters almost like cookie dough — keep fruit from sinking, and the best muffins have more fruit inside than seems, well, seemly. And, finally, in almost any muffin recipe, olive oil can replace butter, but people like you more when you use butter — and if you brown that butter first, you might have trouble getting them to leave.


Karmenu Vella, the European commissioner for fisheries and maritime affairs, said he wanted to see that "the EU and the UK would decide to continue to give access to each other's waters". Otherwise, "the part of the EU fleet, which depends on access to UK waters" would risk "significant negative economic consequences" in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
The EU has drawn up a regulation that would maintain fishing quotas for 2019.
While Brussels has insisted that no mini-deals would be allowed in a no-deal Brexit, it hopes to preserve some existing arrangements for the rest of the year, if the UK reciprocates, to ease the economic shock of the UK crashing out of the EU.
Fish caught in British waters are worth about €585m (£502m) a year to EU27 countries and accounts for a substantial part of the catch for eight of them. Half the fish landed by Belgian boats is caught in British waters.
No-deal Brexit also raises questions about fish and chips in the UK, as the Britain imports most of its cod and more than half of its haddock. An EU official said fish and chips was "a trade issue and not a fisheries issue", meaning that the UK would have to import white fish.
The British fishing industry also relies on European consumers to buy fish UK customers are less keen on, such as mackerel and herring.
Fish will be one of the most emotive issues in the Brexit talks. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has described fishing rights as "a lever" to guarantee that the EU gets what it wants from the future relationship with the UK. The "scallop wars" last year between French fishermen and their British counterparts also revealed how quickly disputes can escalate.
But if Britain crashes out of the EU, officials say there could be no long-term agreement to cover the 100 shared stocks. The UK would be expected to agree the issues covered in the withdrawal treaty, citizens' rights, the financial settlement and the Irish border, before moving on negotiate other areas, such as fish.
Vella's statement was the latest in the series of coordinated announcements from Brussels, which wants to show the EU is ready for a potential no-deal Brexit in eight days' time.
This week the European commission revealed that individuals would be banned from bringing British meat or cheese into the EU. It has also emerged that UK farmers and producers will be unable to move animals or export animal products over the Irish border in the event of a no-deal Brexit, because the British government is behind in adopting rules that would put the UK on to the EU's approved list.


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CheapOair Launches New Travel Blog
December 10, 2014 /0 Comments/in Press Releases /by Public Relations Team
"Miles Away" offers consumers tips and advice from the largest flights-focused travel agency.
December 10, 2014 — CheapOair announced today the launch of its new travel blog, Miles Away. With the holiday travel season right around the corner, CheapOair will offer consumers tips and advice from the experts behind the scenes at the largest flights-focused hybrid travel agency.
"Through the Miles Away blog, we will offer consumers more than just low airfare deals and options," said Chris Cuddy, chief commercial officer at CheapOair. "The blog will feature expert advice from the CheapOair staff and our airline industry partners that advise travelers how to navigate a busy airport, when they should book flights to trending destinations to get the cheapest deals, and what to do if they run into issues along the way."
Since the first customer booked with CheapOair in 2005, the hybrid travel agency has offered travelers the widest range of choices with deals on over 450 airlines, online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. It was also the first to offer added extras like ChoiceSeats on US Airways, preferred seats and meals on American Airlines, and pre-paid bags on Spirit Airlines.
Now, through the Miles Away blog, the hybrid travel agency hopes to be the consumer's travel partner – not just during their travel booking, but during takeoff, in-flight, and at their destination, with trained travel agents available 24/7 by phone and live chat until they return from their trip.
Visit CheapOair.com/Miles-Away/ to read CheapOair's 10 most affordable destinations to travel to on a budget this Thanksgiving.
CheapOair is the first hybrid (online/traditional) travel agency that enables consumers to book travel online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. CheapOair (http://www.cheapoair.com, 1-800-556-2345) bridges the gap between an online and traditional travel agency with certified travel agents available 24/7 to help find deals and offers to destinations worldwide on over 450 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and 100s of car rentals. Partner airlines benefit from access to CheapOair's broad customer base that books high yield international travel and add-on ancillaries at above the industry average. Follow CheapOair on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to travel the world for less.
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CheapOair Announces Top Destinations for Upcoming Holiday Travel Season
December 2, 2014 /0 Comments/in Press Releases /by Public Relations Team
Trends Show an Increase in Booking Lead Times, and 2014 as the Best Time to Travel Abroad
December 02, 2014 — CheapOair, the first flights-focused hybrid travel agency, announced today its list of top international and domestic destinations consumers are traveling to for the holidays. The data shows that average roundtrip domestic and international airfare are $480 and $812, respectively. CheapOair also discovered that 2014 is proving to be a great year to travel internationally this season, as more than half of the destinations are showing a drop in fares from 2013.
Domestic Holiday Travel Facts 2014 vs. 2013:
2014's top three destinations remained identical to 2013's, with the only difference being Orlando moving to the number one spot, above Los Angeles. This year, Miami made its debut on the top ten list, knocking Seattle from its number 9 position last year.
International Holiday Travel Facts 2014 vs. 2013:
This year's data for international travel yielded two new destinations: San José and San Juan, replacing Guadalajara and Nassau from 2013's list. More than half of CheapOair's top ten destinations saw a decrease in airfare pricing, including Cancun, Dublin, Kingston, Montego Bay, Manila and Paris, proving that 2014 is an ideal year to travel abroad.
"Flexibility and patience are key when traveling during the upcoming holiday season," advises CheapOair's travel expert, Tom Spagnola. "Consumers should be willing to adjust their plans by choosing off-peak travel days, as well as consider flying out of smaller, local airports; the difference of a few days or a few miles can mean saving hundreds of dollars on your trip."
By consistently monitoring travel trends, CheapOair's mission is to educate and aid consumers and travel professionals in both planning and booking their travel and staying current on the most popular destinations. With partnerships with more than 450 global airlines and a database of more than 2,000 destinations, CheapOair can help travelers find the highest quality, cost efficient flight reservations in the industry.
For more information, please visit http://www.CheapOair.com, http://www.cheapoair.com/mobile, or on our social media pages, http://www.Facebook.com/CheapOair and https://twitter.com/cheapoair.
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CheapOair.ca Unveils New Ways for Travellers to Save with All-Inclusive Pre-Packaged Vacations
Tour operator pre-packaged vacations now offered to many sunny destinations
November 27, 2014 — With the winter holiday travel season upon us, CheapOair.ca has launched tour operator pre-packaged vacations at competitive prices in an effort to give Canadian travellers more options to sunny destinations, such as the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Mexico.
The mostly all-inclusive pre-packaged vacations include flights, accommodations, transfers, drinks and meals, and are offered in addition to CheapOair.ca's existing flight search and booking service.
"When it comes to planning their vacations, Canadians love having a wide choice, as well as value, wherever possible," said Chris Cuddy, chief commercial officer at Fareportal, the parent company of CheapOair.ca. "With our cost-effective pre-packaged vacations and a wide variety of unique destinations, CheapOair.ca removes the stress of having to plan and search for the best options."
CheapOair.ca has partnered with 10 of Canada's leading tour operators to offer these pre-packaged vacations, including Air Canada Vacations, Canjet Vacations, Nolitours, Porter Escapes, Signature Vacations, Sunquest Vacations, Sunwing Vacations, Tours Mont Royal, Transat Holidays and Westjet Vacations.
CheapOair is the first hybrid (online/traditional) travel agency that enables consumers to book travel online, on mobile apps, by phone or live chat. CheapOair (http://www.cheapoair.ca, 1-888-766-3163) bridges the gap between an online and traditional travel agency with certified travel agents available 24/7 to help find deals and offers to destinations worldwide on over 450 airlines, 150,000 hotels, and 100s of car rentals. Partner airlines benefit from access to CheapOair's broad customer base that books high yield international travel and add-on ancillaries at above the industry average. Follow CheapOair.ca on Facebook and Twitter to learn how to travel the world for less.
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Now that we have gotten the thoughts and feelings out of the way, let's focus on the facts: 80% of patients come to the typical practice from a radius of one to three miles, and dental direct mail targets that circle.
As with all marketing, it matters less what the dentist likes or wants. It matters most what's going to make patients walk through the door, accept treatment and become loyal, referring members of the practice community.
Strong positioning. Your practice is known for something that cannot be replicated anywhere else. A great sense of humor. Unmatched compassion. Attention to detail. Find out what it is by asking patients, and then make that the headline right on the front of the dental direct mail piece. Rope in the reader so they become eager to learn more about you.
A good story. Piggyback on your positioning. Expand into the practice story. Steer clear of clinical speak about state-of-the-art equipment and dental procedures, which can be overwhelming and even scary to the patient. Share what your current patients love most about visiting your practice. Talk about what keeps members of your community coming back for years and years.
Compelling offers. You don't have to give away discounts on your services to make an offer. An offer can be something as simple as a gift card for coffee or an entry into a drawing for a prize. People like excitement. Make an offer that fits with your positioning and gets potential patients excited about coming to see you. We find that three offers is the magic number to really draw in patients.
Different size. A little postcard won't do your practice justice. Invest in an 8.5″ x 11″ glossy sheet folded once so that it opens and reads horizontally. It's a classy representation of the practice and makes a great first impression.
Accurate information. Have three people proofread the address, phone number, website address, map and any other contact information. Be sure to include a phone number on the dental direct mail piece that can be tracked, preferably with recorded calls, so that you can attribute marketing successes back to that piece for future marketing planning.
Amateur effort. There is a true art and science behind dental direct mail. Expecting success from an amateur effort would be like expecting success from a layperson performing a root canal.
Incomplete effort. Sending one mailer and stopping is not enough. A dental direct mail piece must be dropped to households at least three times to have any effect. Six or more times would be best.
Sloppy content. Even if the mailer gets to the right place the right number of times, it still has to send the right message. Follow the guidelines above to be sure your message is on target.


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Today, Gillard works at a foundry in Minneapolis and Baker is a general manager at Domino's Pizza. Orion turns two in June.
LifeNews Note: Jen writes for Heartbeat International and Pregnancy Help News and is a fellow at the Baton Exchange, a Christian leadership development program for millennials. She recently graduated from Cedarville University and grew up in northeast Ohio.


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One Week to Allow It to Close Chrome to Phone, The Best Alternative Is… Do Telegram?
About three months ago I wrote about the announcement of the closure of Chrome to Phone, the legendary application to send from Google Chrome on a PC links, addresses and text to your mobile phone. The reasons given by Google is that the system was a both outdated and you could more or less do the same thing in different ways in other applications.
As a few commentators stressed, however, that there are people who on March 31 they will miss the old known chrome to Phone. Yes, it is possible to send directions from Google Maps, and Yes, the history is synchronized with Google Chrome, but simply is not the same to use the tiny application Chrome to Phone.
If you were a user of Chrome to Phone has probably already approached the alternatives before the day of judgment. Pushbullet is without doubt the most well known, but the payment model is made that you should proceed to checkout to do the same thing you were doing with Chrome to Phone. There is an alternative that seems to resonate more than others these days, Push2Droid, but I am not going to talk about it, but one that may surprise you, Telegram.
It is clear that nobody likes to install more applications than strictly necessary. Mobile phones, by lot of RAM you have, just becoming slow before or after, with an internal memory that is never enough. If the next March 31 you wear mourning because Chrome to Phone says goodbye, Maybe you don't need to install anything extra, Perhaps everything you need is already there, in Telegram.
Agree, this assumption is a little pretentious It implies that you have already installed and use Telegram on your mobile, and it is possible that it is not so. In any case, it is clear at this point that Telegram is much more than a simple clone of WhatsApp that nobody will remember in a couple of months. It is an application with personality, loaded with features and probably continue increasing his popularity in time to come.
So, before you jump to install applications that try to imitate the behavior of Chrome to Phone as Push2Droid, ask yourself "do I really need an application, or I can already achieve the same with any installed?".
The truth is that I've been using Telegram as if it were my own personal PushBullet for months. Accustomed to have both version for Windows as the Android, it is only natural paste text, images, or links in a chat to then access from mobile phones.
The cloud of Telegram It handles the rest, transmitting your links, text, images and files to the chat so you can retrieve information on any device. Technically you could do the same with WhatsApp Web, although the experience is less rapid and satisfactory because it works in the browser and you should have a false contact that write. In the Telegram, you can use any bot o create a group for yourself.
The only thing that is left out of the list which was available in Chrome to Phone is the shipping addresses. However, nothing prevents you copy the address and paste him into the chat. Android it will open in Google Maps, if you so choose.
This is just one of the available options, but obviously there are hundreds of alternatives. There will also be who is reluctant to using the cloud of Telegram to send your information, whether confidential or not. What are you using to share content between your PC and your mobile phone? Pushbullet, Push2Droid, Telegram or other completely different application?


Demon God Zepar (魔神ゼパル, Majin Zeparu?) is one of the 72 Demons of the Goetia.
Zepar was one of the nine pillars that administrate the Blast Furnace. After the defeat of Goetia, it was one of the four Demon Gods that escaped from the Time Temple.
Following the initial defeat of the Blast Furnace pillars under Naberius, Zepar voices complaints towards Control for them being pressured by the Heroic Spirits, blaming a flaw or mistake in the design of their plan.
Having lost its body with the collapse of the temple, Zepar hid in the Seraphix facility, choosing Kiara Sessyoin as its host while it sought to recover. However Zepar's manipulations eventually led to Kiara becoming Beast III/R and it fell under her thrall before being eliminated.


THE work of Edward Wilmot Blyden (1832-1912), that man of black consciousness advancement is universal, covering the entire race and the entire race problem. While Booker T. Washington seeks to promote the material advancement of the black man in the United States, and W.E. Burghart Du Bois his social enfranchisement amid surroundings and in an atmosphere uncongenial to racial development, Edward Wilmot Blyden sought for more than a quarter of a century to reveal everywhere the African unto himself; to fix attention upon original ideas and conceptions as to his place in the economy of the world; to point out to him his work as a race among the races of men; lastly and most important of all, to lead back unto self-respect.
He was the voice of one crying in the wilderness all these years, calling upon all thinking Africans to go back to the rock from whence they were hewn by the common Father of the nations – to drop a metaphor, "to learn to unlearn all that foreign sophistry has encrusted upon the intelligence of the African".
Edward Blyden's life is a constant source of new perspectives even long after his death. An important lesson in his life is that it reveals both a vision of Africa and the personal struggle by which that vision came about. Few men of his era were able to "learn to unlearn" the complex of European constructions and misconstructions of the meaning of Africa. The same challenges that motivated Blyden to champion the African contribution to humanity are still with us today. Many of his observations are surprisingly fresh and painfully relevant.
Blyden was a prolific writer of letters, and published many articles, sermons, poems and books that make up an extensive legacy to the human race. We hope this small offering encourages you to "explore" his legacy which can be found in dozens of libraries and museums around the world - you will also find it in the oral history of the people of Sierra Leone, Guinea, Liberia, the Virgin Islands and the United States. We hope that you will respond with comments and information about what you find – it will help us in the further development of this Virtual Museum of the Life and Work of Edward Wilmot Blyden.
"It has been at the expense of his manhood".
He argued that because Africans were so scattered around the world they could do little or nothing.
Europe and America have been "sustained and enriched" by Africans. Europeans were looking to Africa for enrichment, so should black Americans.
This idea of Pan-Africanism, all-embracing with respect to the Black race and its geo-politics was neatly summarised in the title of one of his articles: Africa for the Africans.


United FC was one of 44 clubs from USA that had teams playing during Gothia Cup 2018. They participated with one team in Girls 18.
In addition to United FC, 68 other teams from 10 different countries played in Girls 18. They were divided into 17 different groups, whereof United FC could be found in Group 11 together with Nittorps IK, Vendelsö IK and Ope IF.
United FC continued to Play off A after reaching 1:st place in Group 11. In the playoff they made it to 1/16 Final, but lost it against FC Djursholm with 1-3. In the Final, Kungsbacka DFF won over FC Djursholm and became the winner of Play off A in Girls 18.
United FC comes from Pontiac which lies approximately 6400 km from Göteborg, where Gothia Cup takes place. Other than United FC, the club Coerver Michigan Performance Academy does also originate from the area around Pontiac.


Such a waste of talent and energy!
A startup is much more than just a registered company as per the laws of the state; it's like a flower nourished by relentless zeal, beautified with the colors of new hope and a new beginning.
But it seems 6 out of 10 such flowers are crushed to death within the first 4 years of their existence.
In a separate research conducted by Shikhar Ghosh, who is a senior lecturer at Harward Business School, it was found that 75% of all new businesses never return any money to the venture capital. Additionally, The National Venture Capital Association, which is a powerful association of venture capitalists in the USA says that 25-30% of startups are failure.
If we had known the predictable reasons which cause such failures, there would be no failures in future! But yes, there are some inherent patterns of these failures, which we will discuss in this post. A new entrepreneur, who has just started up can relate with these pointers, and help his passion and zeal to survive.
Here are the top 5 reasons which can sink a new startup!
It is time to face some harsh realities now: money is the single biggest factor which causes most of the failures. As observed in most of the startup failures, as capital fizzles out, the passion and the zeal somehow weakens and a stage arrives when the sustaining the business operations is no longer viable.
The keyword here is : Growth. Entrepreneurship is all about exhibiting exponential growth, a factor which entices venture capitalists and investors to put in their money. In case you are satisfied that the business is running and revenues are flowing in, then I am afraid it's a wake up call for you; revenues aren't the point here, it's the profits. There should be a gradual increase in the profits, every month/quarter/year in order to remain a sustainable business venture.
In case the entrepreneur has to cut some corners, let it be. If you want to protect your dream, you will have to do it yourself.
A startup is no doubt a result of passionate love. But the decisions of that startup need not be emotional at all. A business needs profits to grow, and only logical decisions, backed by data can help that. Emotional decisions, based on sentiments and fantasy can bring down a startup faster than anything else.
You can term that as a 'psychological price' of being an entrepreneur, but that is the fact. You need to be emotionally strong and logical while making the decisions related with your startup.
Emotions and businesses don't always mix well, and this is again, one of those harsh realities of entrepreneurship which one should remember always.
The origin of any startup is a dream – you can have that dream since childhood, or something which you realized later. You start working on your dream; materialize into a startup and bingo! After the excitement of the launch diminishes, you wonder why the profits haven't yet started?
An entrepreneur should realize that he is not the center of gravity of the business; his customers are!
Before even planning to sell the first product, the entrepreneur should study his target audience, his potential customers and decipher what exactly are his needs. Don't just stand in their shoes, but walk.. run in them. Do market research and get the data.
Legendary sales experts and marketing coaches suggests that you should know what your customer wants, even before they themselves know it.
In a startup, the next most important person besides you is your business partner. Some business experts claim that selecting the right business partner is as important as selecting the right life partner! You will be sharing the successes, failures and the uncertainties together, which makes it extremely important that your frequencies match.
Wrong business partner is another one of the most crucial reasons for business failures. There are several reasons due to which a business partnership doesn't work; and communication is one of the strongest reasons.
Be transparent and be open regarding every financial or non-financial aspect of the startup with your business partner to avoid any future issues.
And, always lookout for the warning signs.
The entrepreneur should remove all fear and shyness while nurturing his startup. And one of the biggest hesitations is seeking help.
Remember, you are not God. You don't have control over everything, and the fact that you are running a startup means that you don't know the answers!
Admit the fact, and mentally prepare yourself to take help and assistance from the industry experts, as and when required.
Forbes says that to build great companies, you will need great mentors. As simple as that.
The growth stage of an entrepreneur requires that he kills away all hesitation and self-doubt when it comes to protecting his dream, his startup. In case you don't feel like asking for help, despite knowing that your startup needs some urgent strategic help, remember the fact that it's not about you, it's about your startup.
It is said that the default state of any startup is failure. The pointers mentioned here haven't been written to scare you off, but to remind you that compared to success, failure is more common in this business, and you should be well prepared to handle it.
Do you want to share any other pointers which can help other startups to remain strong and focused? Do share your views right here!
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People who you started with are not the people you grow with – Clinging on to same staff who worked when the company started and eventually term themselves as a part of the "Core-Team". They lack experience for growing the company.


Real Talk Podcast with Steven Harrison will be discussing today's topics like marriage, your relationship with God, raising our children, finances, everyday life and hosting real people like you.
Jerome Brown a retired college professor at the University of Delaware is joining me to discuss at what age a man becomes a man.
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Canucks prospects Jonathan Myrenberg, Elias Pettersson, and Lucas Forsell all invited to Sweden's World Junior camp
Photo credit: via @bearroad on Instagram
By David Quadrelli
There could be more than a couple of Vancouver Canucks prospects at the 2023 World Juniors.
Not to be confused with the postponed 2022 World Juniors, which will take place August 9-20 in Edmonton, Alberta, the 2023 World Juniors will be held in Halifax and Moncton this winter, as regularly scheduled.
Jonathan Lekkerimäki, who the Canucks selected with the 15th overall pick is already a lock to make both the 2022 and 2023 Team Sweden roster.
But for Elias Pettersson — AKA RePetey — Lucas Forsell, and Jonathan Myrenberg, the upcoming camp serves as an opportunity to showcase their skills and get the call to represent their country this winter.
The three Canucks prospects have been invited to Sweden's World Junior evaluation camp.
All three prospects attended the Canucks' recent development camp, and here's what we had to say about each player in our "Some thoughts and analysis about all 36 players that attended dev camp" article.
Jonathan Myrenberg
If we had to pick who the best defenceman of this camp was, we'd go with Jonathan Myrenberg. He stood out on day one with the added size that he has put on in the past year, shined with the power behind his shot, and wowed us in the scrimmage with his ability to anticipate plays in the neutral zone.
As a 6'2″, right-shot defenceman who can move, he is very much in our crosshairs as we fast approach overseason prospect viewings.
We loved the way that he was so aware of everyone on the ice during the scrimmage. He has active eyes and is constantly scanning and preparing for what to do when he gets the puck.
Elias Pettersson
We loved almost everything that we saw from Elias Pettersson on day one of camp. He was physical, skated well, and even showed a nice release on his wrist shot.
His performance on day one of camp was enough for us to get excited about what he could do. He's big, defensively responsible, and was one of our favourites from the first day of camp. We will see how his 2022-23 season goes — he will be with Örebro in the SHL or J20. He dressed for 17 SHL games last season and it would be pretty impressive if he landed a full-time job this fall as an 18-year-old.
We're keeping an eye on him for sure.
Lucas Forsell
The young kid moves extremely well on the ice and his passing ability was showcased at development camp. Forsell does everything at a high pace and is able to have the hands to match his feet. He will need to improve on the strength behind his shot and that could come once he begins to fill out a bit more.
Forsell is only 18 years old and will need to focus on getting bigger and stronger in the coming years. He is going to be in the SHL next season with hopes of winning a spot in Färjestad's top three lines.
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Widespread teacher layoffs, larger class sizes and increased economic hardship for children are among the impacts California's budget crisis and the recession have had on public schools and students, according to a report released Thursday.
Researchers at UCLA's Institute for Democracy, Education and Access interviewed 87 elementary, middle and high principals across California to gauge the impact of the recession and budget cuts on student welfare and school learning environments.
Before the recession began, California K-12 public schools, which were among the nation's best in the 1960s, already ranked near the bottom nationally in many measures of academic achievement and school quality.
The economic downturn and state budget crisis has undermined recent academic gains and widened the disparity between schools in rich and poor communities, said John Rogers, the institute's director.
"It's taken California several steps backward on the road to improvement," Rogers said. "It's also harmed the long-term prospects for California to rebuild a quality education system."
on the state level how much do we spend per pupil (8.5k in 2005) vs. how much do we spend on prison inmates(47K) ...invest in our future!
We need to get out there and be heard!!!!
need some way to make more informed cuts in state and city budgets so schools can get more support.
Is everyone freaking out about this like me? We are very hopeful to have our child in public k this fall, but I am really feeling ill right about now. Can anyone shed light on the realities of what is to come this fall? And, yes, I am very ready to protest.
Very scary. Volunteering every week in my daughters K class (at a "trophy school"), it is all too clear that 22 kids and one teacher is more than enough. How it is in a school with even more kids with challenging backgrounds I can only imagine. The span of ages and abilities is HUGE, and I can suddenly see how some kids can graduate without reading. It is simply not possible for one teacher to give some of them the constant attention they would need to begin to catch up. Are they really going to up the number to 30!!??
11:20, the district's attitude towards announcing class size increases and teacher layoffs is typically to inflate the initial proposals so they have some room for play, but I think it's safe to assume that if they are projecting 30, they are very ready to raise classes to maybe 26 or 28 (a guess). As you note, even a 22-to-1 ratio doesn't leave much time for individual student attention, and even moderate increases will be felt hard.
Realize also that proposals like freezing teacher pay, requiring furlough days, and these yearly layoff threats make teaching less and less attractive as a career option. We claim to want the "best" teachers for our kids, but what sane person wants to put themselves at such high risk for job instability, no matter how dedicated they are to education? I want my kids to have a strong, professional teacher, not someone who had few other employment options and possibly an over-developed martyr complex.
School districts listen to parents, it is crucial that parents step up and let Garcia and the Board know that taking more away from our schools in unacceptable, and we need to do it quickly. Garcia wants to have the cuts determined by the end of February, that's coming up very quickly. Please don't wait for the already planned March 4 demonstrations to make yourselves heard, by then it will be too late.
More than ever, teachers and parents need to be partners in demanding that our children's needs be met with sane and fair budget solutions. Progressive taxation is the only real way out of this that makes any sense to me.
If you have been reading Rachel Norton's blog and the local papers, you will have noticed that raising classes even to 40, as well as cutting many programs, will not bridge the budget gap.
The bottom line is that we cannot sustain a rapidly growing population with so many low income/low taxpayers and at the same time, outsource high paying jobs to other states and countries.
Massachusetts seems to have figured that out, but we in San Francisco and California have not.
It's true, everyone loves to bash Prop 13, and yet not many have the courage to call attention to the fact that millions and millions of illegal immigrants and their children have put a HUGE burden on our schools in CA.
We ask how the funding has changed since 1978. Do we ask how the population has changed?
So I think that Massachusetts' US Senate race is of limited interest here (although I must add - Massachusetts already has a state insurance program, so their voters' intentions may not be quite what you believe them to be).
It is true, though, that we need to decide if public schooling - free, equitable education for all - is something we support and for which we are willing to pay. If not, then we can let the system fail. Otherwise, some third rails and sacred cows will need to become less electrifying or venerated.
Since the outcomes for Americans who are poorly-educated typically stress the taxpayer further through incarceration and social services (not to mention less taxable income) and cost much more than K-12 education, I would argue that robust education funding is a conservative value, not just a progressive one.
"Americans who are poorly-educated typically stress the taxpayer further through incarceration and social services (not to mention less taxable income) and cost much more than K-12 education, I would argue that robust education funding is a conservative value, not just a progressive one."
True. Well, it is a conservative value of the GOP, as in Teddy Roosevelt, or something like that.
Perhaps not the GOP of the last thirty years.
You might be interested to know that this is the view that Canada holds. But Canada also has a very different immigration policy than the US.
There is no such term as "undocumented." You can't get a driver's license there unless you have a legitimate visa, are a resident or a citizen.
The Canadian government also took the special measure of blocking all travel visas from Mexico in July of 2009. Immigration authorities felt that requests for political assylum from Mexico turned out to not be legitimate much more frequently than other countries.
"Refugee claims from Mexico have almost tripled since 2005, making it the number one source country for claims. In 2008, more than 9,400 claims filed in Canada came from Mexican nationals, representing 25 per cent of all claims received. Of the Mexican claims reviewed and finalized in 2008 by the Immigration and Refugee Board, an independent administrative tribunal, only 11 per cent were accepted.
"In addition to creating significant delays and spiraling new costs in our refugee program, the sheer volume of these claims is undermining our ability to help people fleeing real persecution," said Minister Kenney. "All too often, people who really need Canada's protection find themselves in a long line, waiting for months and sometimes years to have their claims heard. This is unacceptable."
Go Canada! They must think we're really dumb. I'm serious. I think their policies make a lot of sense.
You're missing the point that it's the state that's underfunding our school district, so protesting to Garcia and the SFUSD board of ed is futile. They're just as eager to protest cuts as we parents are.
Protesting to Garcia and the BoE is smart, because while the state must take the blame for the funding, SFUSD decides what to fund and what to cut.
There are choices to be made, and stakeholders outside of 555 Franklin should make their opinions very clear.
"Keep the cuts away from the classroom" is an important message.
And don't forget to demand that the $3.2 million National Urban Alliance professional development contract be canceled, and resolve never again to vote for the board members who voted for it! That's Fewer, Kim, Maufas and Yee.
The Governor's proposed 2010-11 budget for California proposes massive cuts in all levels of State funding that would further dismantle public education and social services. Contrary to the promise he made in his State of the State message to "protect the state's educational system" in the 2010/11 state budget, the cold, hard numbers behind his proposal would slash all of the state's public education systems, including the community colleges.
Cuts $2.4 billion from Prop 98 funding for K-14: $892 million in 2009/10 and $1.54 billion in 2010/11. This would be accomplished by changing the sales tax on gasoline to an excise tax, which would remove it from General Fund revenues—and remove it permanently away from the Prop 98 guarantee.
Democratic state legislators such as Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg are calling for "full funding for education" for the coming fiscal year. Our role in the process must be to struggle and fight to make Senator Steinberg's words a reality by the time the budget is finally adopted sometime this summer—or later.
March 4 - Local actions at Bay Area colleges against tuition hikes and cuts to education. There will be actions at CCSF during the day and a mass rally in support of K-14, high education, and public services at Civic Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. that evening.
Late April - May 2010 - State budget talks will be at a critical juncture, and there is the possibility of another major mobilization in Sacramento involving all levels of education and other public employees.