I have answered the most important question in life here.
Why the heck middle age is called the middle age?
Folks who are still in school; I am not referring to the time period in earth where hairy people rubbed stones to make fire and poked each other with spears instead of facebook. Gee, they did not have facebook at that time; losers.
I am talking of the age when your parents can embarrass you by breathing.
Here is the answer to the important question. It is called the middle age because whatever you eat it ends up in the middle. Alarmingly your age becomes your waist size.
One day in the morning, I woke up and found out that I have stepped in to middle age. I did not realize it till my wife subjected to me a fidelity test which I have always failed till date.
She went quiet and I think her cheek was wet with tears. This has never happened before. She can now claim her husband to be completely hers. Only thing is the most of the time her husband is bumbling around the house asking "Who am I". Not philosophically because it is bloody hard to remember.
So in order to bring coolness in to my life, I literally took matter in to my hands. Discerning readers would have noticed that I did not say "to bring coolness back".
It happened during my wife's annual trip to her in-laws and my in-laws. It is the scene straight out of the movie – Seven year itch. My mind was filled with all the wild things I would do during her absence. I could not remember of even one though. Alas, there was no Marlyn Monroe to seduce me. Hence, I called up the person who comes handy during this time to correct the situation – Russell the Artist. I knew that he was an artist because among other things he had his nose pierced. He is no ordinary artist, he makes permanent markings on your body, through mutual consent.
I went to a social gathering with a teaser portion peeking out and proudly declared – "I got a tattoo". One pretty young one approached me. I thought at last I have become super cool but my world came crashing down when she said "Uncle, where is the tattoo". I bit back by tears, ignored the uncle bit and replied in a husky voice "On my biceps". She started laughing out loud and said "What biceps". The dam burst and my Tshirt was wet with tears (Read all about me trying to build biceps in Gym capers, way to stronger teeth).
So If you see a middle aged guy with a wet Tshirt, mumbling to himself "who am I". Show him this picture to remind him about his identity.
If you are a lady, give him a hug. Please do ensure that his wife is not around though.


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GamesFinal Fantasy VII
Cissnei's Path
By: CRed1988
Cissnei wanted to save Zack that night, only to find that it was too late. Though she couldn't bring him back to life, she could keep his legacy alive. That was why she refused to abandon Cloud on his journey, despite going against her former friends and colleagues.
Rated: Fiction M - English - Adventure/Drama - Cloud S., Aerith G., Kunsel, Cissnei - Chapters: 78 - Words: 267,447 - Reviews: 150 - Favs: 284 - Follows: 280 - Updated: 1/20/2019 - Published: 6/2/2015 - id: 11288787
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Seta88: Yeah. Let the man make his appearance soon.
The Green Man: Yes it will.
Crimson felt nauseous as her body abruptly regained form and weight, her legs nearly giving out as she struggled to stop the world from tilting. The war had begun between Heidegger and Rufus as they deployed their forces to the eastern and northern shores to storm the beaches. That was where the majority of the battles were taking place, with Kalm under the protection of whatever forces Reeve could supply while they handled the infiltration.
Ultimately, Heidegger was the greater threat at the moment so they would neutralize him once and for all by taking him, Hojo, and their base of operations out of the picture here and now. However, there were still troops lining the perimeter of the city and they couldn't afford to be spotted so soon. So they relied on Aerith again to get them inside like she did in the Underwater Reactor, only through the gap in the ring of reactors around the city created by the reactor Cloud and the others blew up. It hadn't been repaired since then, so it should have been the perfect entrance.
"Ugh…" She took a step back only for her foot to hit the ledge of what turned out to be the train platform and nearly sent her over the edge. A powerful set of hands, Cloud's hands, grabbed her before she could.
"You okay?" he asked, pulling her closer to him and away from the ledge.
"Just a bit dizzy." She gently freed herself from his protective grasp at the sound of Yuffie vomiting. Looking at the group as a whole, they were all disoriented to some extent and struggling to regain their bearings as well. "Aerith, what happened? Weren't we supposed to slip into Deepground?"
"I'm sorry everyone. I think that they increased the amount of mako that they pull from the surroundings to compensate for the output decreasing, and that increased the flow?" Aerith guessed while clutching her Princess Guard tightly as it supported the majority of her weight. "It took everything I had to avoid us being pulled apart, and there's… something in the reactor below us."
"We'll just have to make due from here then," Crimson told her as she crouched down and opened the bag she had slung over her shoulder, containing her Rekka among their other supplies. She tossed Yuffie the nausea medicine she had for motion sickness, since the disorientation hit her the hardest, and then passed the earpieces that Reeve had given her to everyone else.
"Connection has been established," said an almost robotic voice on the other end once everyone slipped them onto their ears. It was Shelke's voice.
The nausea that plagued Yuffie was banished by fury faster than any medicine could do as she jumped up and shouted into her earpiece, "I thought they locked you up!?"
"Mister Tuesti and my sister convinced me that it would be in my best interest to align myself with you in your endeavor to bring down Heidegger. My ability to utilize an SND allows me to monitor your position and access the various systems within Midgar to an extent remotely. Therefore, I will be acting as your support in infiltrating Deepground and apprehending or terminating the priority targets."
"How can we trust you after what you did in Junon?" Yuffie demanded. It was a fair question, all things considered. They had offered her an olive branch before and she'd tried to kill them all.
Shelke seemed unbothered by that. "I will assist you to the best of my abilities because I have been instructed to do so. Trust and personal feelings on the matter are not relevant to the mission. Much less those from the most immature of those involved."
Yuffie grew infuriated at the insinuation. "I'll show you immature, you—"
"Try to put aside whatever grievances you have for the moment," Cait Sith interrupted before they could escalate further. "We've offered to work on treating her condition for her cooperation, since her abilities will be essential, and she's constantly being monitored. Besides, she has no reason to betray us now that the chip inside her has been removed and Heidegger has already written her off."
The kunoichi was clearly not fine with it, but relented.
"Now that that's settled, what's the situation here now?" Crimson asked into the earpiece.
"Heidegger has enacted a curfew after the riots that followed shortly after the information leak. With the war now ongoing, all civilians have been instructed to remain indoors and various mechanical units have been deployed in each Sector to enforce it. I can spot three within the station building you are next to using the security cameras."
Crimson cautiously opened the door to check and found the station to be a mess. The windows inside were broken, debris scattered around ranging from glass to metal to cans. Some of the lockers in the station were tossed downwards, while others had holes punched in the steel from bullets.
The whirring of gears drew her eyes to their source. A machine moved back and forth with a pair of treads, armed with a shield in front of it. There was a gun-barrel mounted on the head, with a camera lens on top of it to monitor its surroundings.
Crimson activated Sense and let the information feed into her mind as she spotted the other two on the higher level of the station, leading out to the street. Then she pulled back as one turned in their direction and spoke into the earpiece. "Can you disable them?"
"Their network is connected to a secured mainframe within Shinra Headquarters," Shelke responded. "The best I can do at the moment is mask the loss of the signals if they are destroyed and create a loop so that you remain undetected on the security monitors. I need for Cait Sith to connect the transceiver it has into the main system before I can shut them down."
"In other words, we have to get through the city and storm Shinra's place," Barret said as he adjusted his new gun-arm. "That means we have to take out these tin-cans along the way, right?"
"Engaging in combat is fine, so long as you remain undetected. Something that can be seen by the few actual Deepground members remaining above the surface will likely draw attention and increase the likelihood of the priority targets escaping."
"We'll leave the station and then take the side-roads and alleys to avoid being spotted by anyone who can radio it in and fight only when necessary," Crimson said, turning to party. "Cloud, you shouldn't have much trouble tearing through them since they weren't made for dealing with SOLDIER. Lockhart, those models in particular are composed of metal that's electric-resistant, but they're vulnerable to extreme changes in temperature. Your fire and ice magic will do the trick."
"I'll take out the one on the ground floor and draw their fire," Cloud said, pulling his heavy blade from the magnetic holster on his back.
Tifa cracked her knuckles. "Then the two on the top are mine."
Once the unit on the ground shift its lens away, Crimson opened the door wider and gave them the signal to move. She then briefly lost sight of Cloud as his enhanced muscles sprung forward. In the span of a second he'd jumped in while bringing the thick steel down, filling the air with the sound of crunching metal as the Alert Head was sheared in twain.
Both of the remaining machines shifted towards the sound picked up by their microphones. Then they opened fire at him. He brought his blade around to shield himself as he moved ahead and kept their attention.
Tifa darted in next, a throbbing sphere of fire in one hand and a white-and-blue cannonball of frigid cold in the other. She flung the blazing sphere first. The Fire 2 spell ruptured on contact with one, blowing it apart as metal bits scattered from the internal fluids combusting.
The Ice 2 spell left a trail of frost as it followed, smashing into the second and encasing its outer shell in a layer of greyish rime while everything inside was frozen solid. She then jumped off the row of lockers and up to the upper level, slamming her fist into the machine and shattering it to bits. "Done."
The others made their way inside and quickly ascended the stairs. When they reached the street exit they found that it wasn't only the station that was a mess. Sector 1 as a whole had seen better days.
Rubble from buildings was scattered about and scorch marks could be made out on the concrete. Power lines were toppled, cars were overturned or riddled with dents and holes and broken windows. Most of the buildings looked like they had been broken into as well and more mechanical foes roamed the streets.
"This place looks like a warzone," Cid stated as they ran out of the building and turned a corner to slip into the alley there.
"The riots must've gotten really bad." Tifa frowned. "I wonder how many people were hurt?"
"It was estimated that more than 2,000 were killed during the mass unrest, with thrice that in injuries," Shelke volunteered.
"There's been more than that," Aerith said they came to a standstill when they found another Alert Head obstructing their path around a corner. Yuffie pulled out and flung her paper crane, slicing through it cleanly before returning to her hand. "I can hear a lot of restless souls unable to move on."
"The number of those who may have perished from injuries and the fallout hasn't been accounted for yet. Most of the participants are thought to be residents of the Slums, incised by the increase in the energy costs and the casualties of the Plate Fall."
"It's a travesty that it came to this," Cait Sith said as he rode on Nanaki's back as they continued to move through the Sector. "Midgar itself may end up being abandoned once all is said and done."
"Most likely," Vincent agreed.
"Why's that?" Yuffie asked him. "We're just bringing down these guys, so why would the entire city be abandoned?"
"Much of Midgar's infrastructure is tied into Shinra, including the government, and its prosperity was due to being responsible for most of the world's energy supply," Vincent explained. "All the losses and damages can't be repaired without significant capital. More than even Shinra can bring to bear alone. Their only recourse will be to increase the prices of energy world-wide and then try to enforce that increase through military force or political pressure."
"Except now they can't," Cait Sith added. "With all their secrets out, no one will be willing to bear with the stigma of working alongside of them legally and the amount of political pressure they can apply will be eroded. And while people who weren't directly involved are willing to stomach their acts for the sake of convenience, the moment that energy stops being cheaper and safer than the alternative power sources that were used before, people will stop using it. So once Midgar loses its primary source of economic activity, there's no way for it to keep functioning when the costs exceed the profits. Various businesses will leave it behind and the citizens will follow."
"But what about the people who can't move, huh?" Barret asked. "Most people who lived in the Slums stayed there because they couldn't find another place to go. I doubt most of 'em will be able to even cross the wastelands, let alone find someplace else they can afford. Same happened to Corel when it burned down because of Shinra."
Cait Sith nodded his head, acknowledging that fact. "I've been working on a relocation program in the months since the Plate Fall, among other things. The main problem with establishing new settlements is that most suitable locations are too dangerous due to monsters, which is a part of why I've been seeking talented and willing individuals like Miss Rui to replace the need for reliance on Shinra's forces. We can see if the citizens of Corel would be willing to relocate as well once it's up and running."
Barret let out a low grunt in response, but nothing else that indicated he was hopeful that it would bring some relief to the people of his home. Even if they blamed him, he was still willing to do what he felt was best for them. He wouldn't be able to face Dyne and his wife in death otherwise.
The conversation died there as they made their way to the outskirts of the Shinra Headquarters. Unlike the streets before, there were both armed guards and mechanical forces assembled. And inside of the building, on the first floor, was what looked to be a battlesuit like what Heidegger used in Costa del Sol.
"I can't see a way to get in through the front without being spotted," Cloud stated. "Do we fight our way in?"
"No, we shouldn't…" Crimson lowered her head and thought on it for a bit. "We can use the elevator in the underground parking lot that we used the last time to get inside, but we getting there will put us in the line of sight. I could try using putting the guards to sleep, but it won't stop the machines from causing a ruckus and alerting the rest inside. Does anyone else have any suggestions?"
A silence hung in the air as they considered their options until Cloud came up with the solution. "Does everyone remember the battle on the Cargo Ship, with the first Jenova Spawn we fought?"
"Yes. Why—" Realization dawned on Crimson mid-question and she turned to Aerith. "The spell it used on us that frozen half of us in time. We weren't aware of anything while under it, so if you could use that we could get past them."
"…I don't have that knowledge personally, but maybe I can access it." She pointed to one of the materia on her bangle. "Can I borrow your Time Materia?"
"I'm not sure the spell is accessible if it's there," Crimson said as she passed it off to her.
"The Time Materia already contains the knowledge of how to use personal time manipulation, it just hasn't been unlocked yet since it hasn't been mastered," Aerith explained as she slotted it into her Princess Guard along with the All Materia. "But as I am now, I should able to draw out that knowledge myself and use it to freeze them all in time for just long enough."
She took a deep breath and then concentrated, causing her features to scrunch up as a phantasmal clock appeared beneath the various foes. Then they all stopped moving, frozen in a moment of time. "That should hold them for a minute or two."
"Then let's go." Crimson broke cover and the others followed as they quickly made their way to the entrance of the underground parking lot and the elevator there. She pulled out the card that belonged to Hojo's assistant and used it. The metal shutters parted and the grate sealing it off moved to reveal the elevator platform leading upwards.
"We'll head up first to access the President's console," Cait Sith said as they climbed inside of it and Cloud pushed the button to get it moving before the Stop spell ended. "That should give Miss Rui access to the rest of the systems and Deepground."
As she rode the elevator into the company she had served for the first time in a long time, Crimson considered everything that was said earlier. If things went well, it really would be the downfall of Shinra no matter what. They couldn't cover anything up when it came to what the mako reactors did to the surrounding lands and the various crimes against humanity they committed anymore.
Providing Rufus survives this, he'll likely nearly-everything to just keep a fraction of his wealth… Her thoughts trailed off as something else came to mind and she reached for her earpiece. "Shelke Rui, when we plug in the transceiver can you copy and delete data off Shinra's mainframe?"
"Of course."
"Then download every location of where Shinra has weapons stored for us to destroy later and delete their weapon blueprints, records related to the SOLDIER program, and anything else related to bioengineering. We can't risk someone else arming themselves using that information ever again."
There was a prolonged pause before she responded, "…I have received authorization to do so within certain specifications."
Crimson shifted her gaze over to the Cait Sith doll at that, looking for an explanation through the man's proxy.
"While I agree that getting rid of the things that cross moral boundaries and related to the SOLDIER project are for the best, some of that data may be necessary in the future and those armaments could be repurposed for defense of the new settlement I mentioned," Cait Sith stated. "Still, it was a good catch. Tell me, what do you plan to do after all of this is said and done?"
"Dealing with Sephiroth and the remnants of Jenova. After that…" Her eyes flickered between Cloud and Aerith for a moment. "I'm not fully sure."
"Then would you be interested in joining my Intelligence department?"
Crimson actually looked surprised at the offer. "You want me to work for you?"
"Your expertise would be invaluable as head of the department," he explained. "I'll need people that can be relied on to prevent things like this from happening again and won't be subverted or corrupted. Who better than those gathered here, doing what they can against all odds?"
To be honest, she wasn't sure if she wanted to get back in the same line of work that she just left behind. Sure, she did have the experience from being raised since childhood to investigate and gather intelligence. But, at the same time, she was worried that it might be too easy to fall into the same mindset that she had previously, where everything was excusable because it was for the greater good.
Yet, once Shinra was gone, someone else would attempt to fill in the gap left behind. If she was in a position to find out prematurely, she could prevent that from happening and make sure that no one undermined their efforts. And if it meant she could stop others from ending up like she did, wasn't that worth striving for?
"…I'll consider it, but only after everything is said and done," she said, ending the conversation. It was a big decision, and not only hers to make since she'd chosen to be with Cloud and promised to help Aerith deal with Jenova.
But none of it mattered if they all died, so they needed to keep their focus on the battles ahead for now.

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ICMM Beijing symposium on military medicine held
Wang Xinjuan
By Wang Di and Shao Longfei
BEIJING, Dec. 15 -- The International Committee on Military Medicine (ICMM) Beijing Symposium hosted by the Academy of Military Medical Sciences under the PLA Academy of Military Sciences was held in early December.
Over 80 representatives from home and abroad including Major General Andreas Stettbacher, Chairman of the ICMM , Major General (ret.) Geert Laire, Secretary-General of the ICMM, Jacques Pellet, personal envoy of the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for China , as well as officials from the Health Bureau of the Logistic Support Department of China's Central Military Commission (CMC) and the Academy of Military Medical Sciences participated in the symposium in the form of online and on-site attendance.
Ten experts and scholars from seven countries, focusing on the theme of "Pandemic Response and Military Medicine ", discussed and exchanged a series of original ideas and provided constructive methods on topics including the role and challenges of military medicine in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, military medical organization and support for the pandemic, and peacekeeping operations amid the pandemic, etc. They also spoke highly of China's achievements in the fight against COVID-19 and the important role played by the Chinese military in response to the pandemic.
During the conference, topics such as how the military can shoulder the mission of maintaining world health and responding to the challenges of the pandemic, as well as how to better play the military's special role in responding to major public health incidents, were also discussed. The participants exchanged information on prevention and control organizations, medical technology and other aspects, and shared the experience in military-civilian cooperation and the joint fight against the pandemic.
The ICMM was established in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, in 1921. It is currently the world's largest intergovernmental organization in the field of military medicine with 119 member states, aiming to maintain the Geneva Conventions, advocate humanitarianism, protect war victims, improve treatment conditions for the wounded and sick, promote academic exchanges and development of military medicine, and improve the level of military medicine in various countries.
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Sailor fires heavy machine gun aboard frigate
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July 10, 2008 – The first-ever mesothelioma lawsuit tried in Syracuse, New York, culminates in a landmark mesothelioma compensation verdict of $5 Million awarded to LK's client Douglas Pokorney, a former Navy boilerman, who suffers form mesothelioma caused by asbestos, which was used in insulating boilers manufactured by Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation.
First-Ever Mesothelioma Compensation Verdict in Syracuse New York Awards $5 Million to Former Navy Boilerman
The first-ever mesothelioma lawsuit tried in Syracuse, New York, culminates in a landmark mesothelioma compensation verdict of $5 Million awarded to LK's client Douglas Pokorney, a former Navy boilerman, who suffers form mesothelioma caused by asbestos, which was used in insulating boilers manufactured by Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation.
SYRACUSE, New York, July 10, 2008 – Douglas Pokorney, a resident of Ithaca, NY, who from 1962 through 1965 served as a Navy boilerman aboard the USS Charles H. Roan, is awarded a mesothelioma compensation verdict1 totaling $5 Million: $2.5 Million for past pain and suffering and $2.5 Million for future pain and suffering, which the jury found to continue for a period of one year.
This case is the first-ever mesothelioma lawsuit tried in Syracuse, New York, while the jury award is recognized as the largest mesothelioma compensation verdict in the entire Upstate New York.
Mr. Pokorney is 66 years old and has worked as a professional farrier (horse shoer) from the time he completed his Navy service. Mr. Pokorney has been living with mesothelioma for almost four years.
According to the complaint, plaintiff's mesothelioma was caused by exposure to asbestos, which occurred during his service aboard the USS Charles H. Roan from 1962 through 1965. Plaintiff claimed that he was exposed to asbestos used in the insulation on boilers, gaskets used on boilers, and other asbestos-containing materials used on and inside the boilers. Plaintiff further claimed that Foster Wheeler was negligent in selling its products without warnings of the hazards of asbestos, and that such negligence was a proximate cause (substantial factor) in causing Mr. Pokorney's mesothelioma.
Defendant Foster Wheeler did not contest the fact that Mr. Pokorney was diagnosed with mesothelioma, which was caused by asbestos exposure aboard the USS Charles H. Roan. However, Foster Wheeler contended that it had no duty to warn regarding the dangers of asbestos applied to its boilers by third parties. Foster Wheeler further contended that it was not negligent in light of the "state of the art" that existed with respect to the dangers of asbestos up through 1965. Foster Wheeler also contended that its failure to warn was not a proximate cause of Plaintiff's mesothelioma, and argued that a warning by Foster Wheeler would not have changed anything that occurred with respect to asbestos on the USS Charles H. Roan.
On June 23, 2008, the Court denied Foster Wheeler's Motion in Limine, in which Foster Wheeler claimed that it had no duty, as a matter of law, to warn about the hazards of asbestos used in its boilers' insulation.
In a written decision, dated July 2, 2008, the Court denied Foster Wheeler's Motion in Limine requesting that the Navy be listed on the verdict sheet as a party against whom the jury could apportion fault. The Court determined that the Navy could not be listed on the verdict sheet because of its Sovereign Immunity and because of the applicability of Article 16 of New York CPLR and the New York Worker's Compensation Law.
On July 8, 2008, the Court denied Foster Wheeler's request for a jury charge on the Government Contractor Defense.
As per the verdict, the jury apportioned 31% of the fault to Foster Wheeler and distributed the remaining share of the fault to other defendants in the following order (relevant products are provided in parentheses):
Foster Wheeler (boilers) – 31%;
Garlock (gaskets) – 15%;
IMO/Delaval (pumps) – 13%;
Crane Co. (valves) – 10%;
Leslie Controls (valves) – 10%;
Yarway (steam traps) – 7%;
Westinghouse (draft blowers) – 7%;
Warren Pumps (pumps) – 7%.
The plaintiff was represented by mesothelioma lawyer Jerome H. Block of Levy Konigsberg LLP.
Lead defendant attorneys included John M. Fitpatrick and Erik D. Nadolink of Denver, CO, based Wheeler Trigg Kennedy LLP.
In the course of the trial, plaintiff's attorneys invited a number of medical and scientific experts, including:
Dr. David Ozonoff: state of the art (Boston, Massachusetts);
Dr. Jerrold Abraham: occupational pathology (Syracuse, New York);
Arnold Moore: naval architecture and marine engineering (Atlanta, Georgia);
Dr. Jacqueline Moline: internal and occupational medicine (New York, NY);
Dr. Elizabeth Dexter: treating surgeon (Syracuse, New York);
Mary Hesdorffer: mesothelioma nurse practitioner (Baltimore, Maryland).
Defendants called Dr. Lawrence Stillwell Betts as expert in industrial hygiene, state of the art, and occupational medicine (Poquoson, Virginia).
For over a quarter of a century, mesothelioma lawyers at Levy Konigsberg LLP have been among the pioneers of asbestos litigation in America. The firm's attorneys have been recognized as nationwide leaders in representing the rights of mesothelioma victims and their families. Their clients have received some of the largest mesothelioma compensation verdicts in the country.
For more information about this or other mesothelioma lawsuits, please contact Levy Konigsberg LLP at 212-605-6200 or 1-800-MESO-LAW (1-800-637-6529), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Korean pop star Sunmi announces Calgary stop on North American tour
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Jan 31 2019, 8:23 am
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Female Korean pop star Sunmi has announced a concert date in Calgary as part of her first-ever North American tour.
This coming March, the chart-topping singer will be visiting eight cities across the United States and Canada with a series of mini-concerts to meet her North American fans.
The 26-year-old artist made her debut more than 10 years ago as a member of Wonder Girls. She made her solo debut in 2013 and her first EP, Full Moon, was released by JYP Entertainment.
Her most popular songs include Full Moon, 24 Hours, and her most well-known song, Gashina.
Sunmi's accomplishments include charting at number three on the Billboard World Digital Chart, as well as winning awards ranging from "Best Dance Performance – Solo" to "Best Female Artist."
She'll be performing at the Palace Theatre on Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Tickets go on sale on Monday, February 4 at 3 pm and range from $65 to $179.
Sunmi: The 1st World Tour Warning
Where: The Palace Theatre — 219 8th Avenue SW, Calgary
When: Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Tickets: Available online starting Monday, February 4 from $65 to $179
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Kisfaludot a középkorban Novaj pusztaként említik. A csókakői váruradalom része volt. A török hódoltság alatt többnyire elnéptelenedett puszta. 1691-ben a Hochburg család csókakői birtokaihoz tartozott, majd örökösödés során a Lamberg család vette birtokba. 1730-ban Lamberg Rudolf birtoka volt. A II. József kori összeírások idején a puszta az egyik legkisebb külterületi lakott hely volt. 2 házban 5 család lakott. A 18. század a Novaj és a Kisfalud elnevezéseket is használták egyaránt. Novaj, a Kézai Simon krónikájából ismert – már említett – Noé-heggyel azonosítható. A 13. században királyi, királynői birtok volt. A 19. század elején vált általánossá a Kisfalud elnevezés, ekkoriban a puszta Pákozdhoz tartozott. Az eklektikus stílusú kastélyt az 1830-as években a Simay család építette.

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May 9, 2015, Hallmark – Jennie Wright and her husband Ian are in the middle of a rough patch in their marriage. The mounting pressure soon leads to a situation where they are living in the same house, but are no longer sleeping in the same bed. Ironically, Jennie is a relationship consultant for the dating website "Perfect Harmony", and she decides it's time for her to practice what she preaches. So she gives Ian the list of "rules" that she makes her clients follow. There are a few ups and downs, as Ian tries to remind Jennie why she fell in love with him in the first place. After being at odds with one another, they find themselves working together again to help each other achieve all their goals and dreams.
THE CHRISTMAS NOTE
November 29, 2015, Hallmark – The new original film based on a bestselling novel by Donna VanLiere. Having just moved back to her hometown without her serviceman husband but with her young son, Gretchen Daniels (Sigler) finds her life in disarray as Christmas approaches. But she discovers a new purpose when she helps to deliver a message to her neighbor, Melissa (Gibson), which makes her an ally in the quest to find the neighbor's sibling she never knew she had. The women become bonded not only to the search, but by the understanding that being there fore each other means they are no longer alone. This friendship becomes the greatest Christmas gift of their lives.
THE CHRISTMAS SECRET
December, 2014, Hallmark – Bethan Joy Lenz and John Reardon lead in this touching holiday drama based on the best-selling book. Christine is a single mom who's looses her job when she comes to the scene of a car accident and gives a stranger named Judy CPR, saving her life. At the hospital Judy asks her son Jason to find the woman who rescued her. Through a series of misunderstandings, Jason meets Christine but never learns her true identity until he helps her ward off Christine's enraged ex-husband at the kids daycare. When Christine's heroic acts are discovered, the community gives her a surprise she will never forget.
RECIPE FOR LOVE
Oct 11th, 2014, Hallmark – Starring Danielle Panabaker and Shawn Roberts. Lauren is a tenacious young cook working in a corporate test kitchen for La Carte Magazine when she's assigned to ghostwrite a cookbook for bad-boy celebrity chef Dexter Durant. Laura pushes Dexter to reveal his cooking secrets and in the process discovers he's been hiding a softer side. Dexter is adamant that his image is the root of his success however when his TV show rating's start to tank Laura enables him to embrace his softer, more passionate side. Dexter revamps himself as he falls for Laura and together they host a live cooking event with hopes of saving Dexter's career and their relationship. Directed by Ron Oliver and written by Jud Parkin and Wesley Bishop.
November 30, 2013, Hallmark - A self-defined Grinch, Stephanie begins her stay at Snow Valley Lodge immune to Christmas sentiment. But as the lodge's festive traditions provide the Christmas Stephanie never had growing up with her distant father, Stephanie finds herself enjoying every minute. To complicate her professional duties even further, the combative feelings she felt toward Brady turn into romantic ones. With Stephanie's newfound Christmas spirit and unexpected holiday romance, she begins to question Falcon's overhaul. As her Christmas Eve deadline approaches, she's faced with a decision: should she transform the lodge into a new winter hot spot or embrace tradition and let it snow.
SECRETS OF EDEN
February 4, 2012, Lifetime – Based on Chris Bohjalian's New York Times best-selling novel and starring John Stamos and Anna Gunn. Secrets of Eden unveils the shocking secrets and facades of happiness that reside within a small, close-knit town after a gruesome tragedy occurs. Stephen Drew, an adored small-town minister in Haverhill, Vermont, and the brutal and sadistic murder-suicide of Alice and George Hayward, the town's most beloved parishioners. While the community never imagined such a destiny for the Haywards, dark secrets begin to surface. When evidence of an affair between Alice and Reverend Drew surfaces, Detective Catherine Benicasa suspects the likable minister as the prime suspect. Now Katie, the Haywards' orphaned 17-year-old daughter, may be the only key to uncovering the disturbing secrets of what happened behind closed doors on that fateful night. Directed by Tawnia McKiernan from a teleplay by Anne Meredith.
April 16, 2011, FOX – Starring Candace Cameron Bure, David James Elliott, and Ronny Cox. According to Colorado's leading marriage counselor Annie Morgan, honesty and love are the keys to successful long-term relationships. Ironically, Annie has never been married and doesn't always follow her own advice. When an opportunity arises to discuss hosting a relationship talk show with media mogul Alexander Bishop, Annie jumps at the chance. She receives an invitation for her and her spouse to join Bishop at his New Mexico ranch. Fearful that being single will ruin her big chance, Annie conspires with Mark Crane to pose as a married couple with his teenage kids for the weekend. Eventually the toll of lying gets to Annie and Mark and they admit the truth to Bishop. Thinking they've lost a chance to better their careers, Annie and Mark go their separate ways, but a loving bond has been formed. With the help of Mark's kids and Bishop's desire to hire Annie the two reunite and begin their life together as a family.
AMANDA KNOX: MURDER ON TRIAL IN ITALY
February 21, 2011, Lifetime – Based on the real life events of Amanda Knox, this film stars Hayden Panattiere and Marcia Gay Harden. The film follows the events leading up to the murder of Meredith Kercher. Amanda Knox is an American studying abroad in Perugia, Italy. She quickly meets Raffaele and the two start a college romance. One morning, Raffaele and Amanda call the police because they are afraid someone might have broken into the house. When the police arrive, they discover the body of Meredith Amanda's roomate. After an investigation, lead prosecutor Guiliano Mignini believes that Amanda, Raffaele, and another man Rudy Guede are responsible for the murder. He concludes that the three were high on drugs and participating in some sort of sex game that resulted in killing Meredith. Amanda, Raffaele, and Rudy are all convicted of the murder. Amanda is sentenced to 26 years in jail. After the film's release, Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito won their appeal and were freed. Rudy Guede is still in prison.
A WALK IN MY SHOES
December 10, 2010, NBC – Nancy Travis and Phillip Winchester lead this emotional family drama. Trish Fahey is a stressed high school teacher, struggling to get her students to focus. Star athlete, Justin Kremer, is especially behind. Trish has him suspended from the basketball team until his grades improve. When Trish's car breaks down, she is met by a mysterious woman, Molly. Trish wakes to find that she is now living the life of Cindy Kremer, Justin's single mom. Justin, his younger brother Mikey, and Jake the ex-marine living next door, help Trish learn that academic and family troubles often run deeper than first impressions. She realizes that the Kremer family is struggling from the loss of their marine husband/father; Jake proves to be the father figure Justin and Mikey need to move past the loss of their dad. Directed by John Kent Harrison from a teleplay by Wesley Bishop.
THE CHRISTMAS HOPE
December 13, 2009, Lifetime – Starring Madeleine Stowe and James Remar, The Christmas Hope is our third adaptation from Donna VanLiere's New York Times best-selling Christmas Hope Series. When lives intertwine during Christmas, hope is the one unifying gift. After suffering a personal tragedy, Patty Addison, a social worker, throws herself into finding homes for children in need. With her marriage to Mark, an airline pilot, on the rocks, Patty feels it's the wrong time to foster 9-year-old Emily, who has just lost her single mother in a terrible car accident. However, sweet Emily quickly wins over Patty and Mark. As the Addison's start to reconnect with each other, it's revealed that their teenage son, Sean, was recently killed in an accident. Mark tracks down a friend of Sean's, and it is slowly revealed that he holds the key to Emily's special Christmas gift. In a twist of fate, all is almost lost when Emily runs away, but Patty and Mark come together to find her in a true measure of healing and love. Directed by Norma Baily and written by Wesley Bishop.
MOONLIGHT & MISTLETOE
November 29, 2008, The Hallmark Channel – Candace Cameron Bure and Tom Arnold star in this charming family film. Holly Crosby is a successful businesswoman living in the big city, but that doesn't leave her with time for a social life, family, or a long forgotten holiday tradition. Her Father, Nick Crosby, runs a small Christmas themed amusement park, Santaville, in rural Vermont. When Nick is injured in a sleighing accident, Holly reluctantly returns to the place she grew up and finds it near bankruptcy. With the help of an employee, Peter, she comes up with a plan to save Santaville from dishonorable creditors. Through her actions to save Santaville, Holly rediscovers her love of Christmas and finds the love she didn't realize she was missing. Directed by Karen Arthur and written by Joany Kane and Duane Poole.
FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD
January 9, 2006, Lifetime Television – Peri Gilpin and Teri Polo starred in this moving, triumphant drama inspired by the true story of two former actresses, Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, and their odyssey to found Childhelp USA, now a nationwide non-profit organization that has saved and nurtured millions of abused and neglected children. The film also follows the heart-wrenching ordeals of two young children who find refuge at a Childhelp USA center, but struggle to recover from the brutality of their home lives. The airing of this film, directed by Doug Barr and written by Duane Poole, resulted in tens of thousands of calls to the ChildHelp USA national hotline (1-800-4-A CHILD).
THE CHRISTMAS BLESSING
December 18, 2005, CBS – The made-for-television movie stars Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Lowe, Angus T. Jones and Rebecca Gayheart and continues the story begun in "The Christmas Shoes" of Nathan Andrews, who is now grown and a medical resident. After losing a patient, he begins to ponder his future and moves back to his hometown where he falls in love with a teacher and befriends one of her students, who, like Nathan, also lost his mother at a young age. Produced by Craig Anderson Productions in association with Beth Grossbard Productions. Karen Arthur directed the film from a screenplay by Wesley Bishop with a special musical performance by Blake Shelton.
June 6, 2004, FX Network – The terrorist takeover of a California based nuclear plant forms the premise of this documentary style film — with seemingly real behind-the-scenes shots interspersed with on-the-spot news reports. Bruce Greenwood stars as the F.B.I. agent in charge — a complicated man with a Middle East expertise, who becomes suspicious that the takeover is more than a simple plan to kill Americans. Leslie Hope co-stars as a policewoman who accidentally ends up inside the building and becomes Shea's concealed informant, with Arnold Vosloo as the lead terrorist with an unexpected agenda. Craig Anderson and Beth Grossbard co-executive produced for Craig Anderson Productions in association with Fox TV Studios, while Jeremiah S. Chechik directed from a script by Larry Barber and Paul Barber.
WILDER DAYS
October 19, 2003, TNT – Starring Peter Falk, Tim Daly and Josh Hutcherson and produced for the TNT network's "Johnson & Johnson Spotlight Presentations, this heartwarming dramatic comedy follows a nursing home resident as he decides to escape from his stifling surroundings. Determined to prove to his grandson that the outrageous yarns he spins are true, he takes the boy on an exciting road trip. Along the way, he attempts to repair the damaged
relationship with his own son. Directed by David Mickey Evan
THE CHRISTMAS SHOES
December 1, 2002, CBS – Based on the #1 hit record and best-selling book, the beloved television movie THE CHRISTMAS SHOES starred Rob Lowe and Kimberly Williams. In this heartwarming holiday drama, a workaholic attorney crosses paths with a young boy on Christmas Eve and rediscovers the true meaning of love, life and the holiday season. Maria Del Mar, Dorian Harewood, Amber Marshall and Max Morrow also starred in this Craig Anderson/Beth Grossbard co-production. The film became the highest rated TV movie of 2002, attracting 17 million viewers.
ON GOLDEN POND
Sunday, April 29, 9:00pm et, Broadcast LIVE, CBS – Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer starred in this live television presentation of ON GOLDEN POND, a dramatic love story about a married couple who return to their summer home and reevaluate their dreams, relationships and mortality throughout their stay. The State Farm Showcase special live presentation originated from Stage 46 at CBS Television City in Los Angeles, where it was performed in front of an audience. Ernest Thompson, who wrote the play and won an Oscar for his film adaptation of it, directed and Craig Anderson, who produced and directed the Broadway and off-Broadway productions, executive produced.
April 2, 2001, Lifetime – Sissy Spacek, Alison Pill, Peter Coyote and Piper Laurie starred in this courtroom drama based on the best-seller by Chris Bohjalian that follows the heart wrenching story of Sibyl, a well-respected midwife. On a stormy night, during a routine delivery, something goes wrong and the birth mother dies. Sybil performs an emergency cesarean section and saves the baby, but then information comes to light that the mother may have been alive when Sibyl operated and her life is turned upside down as she is charged with manslaughter and stands trial. Written by Wesley Bishop and directed by Glenn Jordan.
PASSION AND PREJUDICE
April 17, 2001, USA Networks – Frances Fisher starred as a prim and proper college professor who hires a day-release prisoner to help with the gardening. They begin a passionate affair that leads to charges of attempted murder after he is released and she is discovered naked with the badly wounded man lying at her side. Inspired by actual events, this Craig Anderson/Beth Grossbard co-production scripted by Kathleen Orillion was directed by Karen Arthur.
THE BALLAD OF LUCY WHIPPLE
February 18, 2001, CBS – Set in 1850s California, Jena Malone starred as title character Lucy Whipple and Glenn Close as her mother Arvella Whipple, who defies 19th century sexual stereotyping to try her luck as a gold prospector. Stuck in the ill-named California mining village of Lucky Diggins, Lucy is convinced that her maw is a bit "tetched" in the head. It takes a chance encounter in the nearby woods to show Lucy that perhaps Arvella is not as foolish as she seems, and that California is not the muddy hellhole that it appears to be at first glance. Adapted from the Karen Cushman novel "Golden Dreams: The Ballad of Lucy Whipple" by Christopher Lofton and directed by Jeremy Kagan.
December 4, 2000, Lifetime – When Lainey Berman's (Rebecca De Mornay) husband falls, acquiring a serious head injury, he winds up in a coma, turning their family upside down. While she struggles to keep the family together she faces more and more obstacles. But as the holiday season approaches, she hopes that the intensity of her faith and love will bring about a miracle. Based on the best-seller by Elizabeth Berg, script by Grace McKeaney, directed by Donald Wrye, a Craig Anderson/Beth Grossbard co-production.
SONGS IN ORDINARY TIME
October 22, 2000, CBS – Based on an "Oprah Book Club" selection by novelist Mary McGarry Morris, "Songs in Ordinary Time" is set in Vermont in the 1960s. Sissy Spacek stars as Mary Fermoyle, divorced mother of three children, whose life is forever changed with the arrival of an enigmatic stranger named Omar Duvall (Beau Bridges), to whom the Fermoyle family extends their hospitality. Drawing closer to the personable but secretive Omar — who is also extremely popular with all the kids in the neighborhood — Mary is forced to confront the possibility that her erstwhile sweetheart may be an escaped criminal. Script by Malcolm MacRury, directed by Rod Holcomb.
SALLY HEMINGS: AN AMERICAN SCANDAL
February 13-16, 2000, CBS – The controversial true story of what would become a 40-year romance between President Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings, his slave with whom he had six children. This CBS mini-series starred Sam Neill, Carmen Ejogo, Diahann Carroll, Mare Winningham, Mario Van Peebles and Kelly Rutherford and was written by Tina Andrews and directed by Charles Haid
Easter Sunday, April 12 1998, CBS – Barbara Hershey. William Petersen, and Diane Ladd starred in the uplifting story of a mysterious stranger who answers the prayers of a dying nun by building a unique circular staircase. In so doing he restores a woman's faith, and teaches all he meets important lessons of faith, tolerance and understanding. Based on the legend of the "miraculous staircase" of the Sisters of Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Built in 1876 with no nails or center support, of wood of unclassified origin, the staircase still stands one hundred and twenty years later as an architechural and engineering wonder, its builder remaining a mystery to this day. Christopher Lofton's original script was honored as a finalist for the Humanitas Prize. Karen Arthur directed the Craig Anderson Production in association with TeleVest and Bonneville Worldwide Entertainment. The Staircase won the night and ranked #12 for the week.
TRUE WOMEN
May 18 & 20, 1997, CBS – Dana Delany, Annabeth Gish, Angelina Jolie, Rachael Leigh Cook, and Charles Dutton all starred in an epic saga chronicling the settling of the American frontier through the eyes of three courageous women. Based on Janice Woods Windle's best selling historical novel recounting the lives of the women in her own familiy, this sweeping saga of love, war and the American spirit spanned five decades from the Texas Revolution, through Indian uprisings and the Civil War, to the early stages of the women's suffrage movement. Tina Majorino, Powers Boothe, Michael York and Charles Dutton also starred in the four hour miniseries directed by Karen Arthur from a script by Christopher Lofton. A Craig Anderson Production in association with Hallmark Entertainment.
ANGEL ON PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
1996, Family Channel – Robert Urich starred in this holiday drama set in the Depression era, as a father falsely accused of a crime and separated from his family. The heartwarming story follows the adventures of his three children who set out on a journey to the nation's captial to seek the help of "the most powerful man on earth" — the President of the United States. Robert Ellis Miller directed from a script written by Rider McDowell and Michael de Guzman. Tom Rowe and Lisa Towers produced for Craig Anderson Productions in association with Pacific Motion Pictures and Hallmark Entertainment.
A STEP TOWARD TOMORROW
November 10, 1996, CBS – Judith Light starred as a single mother determined to get specialized medical treatment for her paralyzed son in a sensitive and uplifting story celebrating the strength of the human spirit. Christopher Reeve and Alfre Woodard also appeared in the motion picture for television directed by Deborahy Reinisch. Written by Tom Nursall and Harris Goldberg, "A Step Toward Tomorrow" was a Craig Anderson Production in association with Hallmark Entertainment. The critically acclaimed telefilm ranked number eleven for the week.
DEAD BY SUNSET
November 19-20, 1995, NBC Miniseries – Based on Ann Rule's best selling crime novel, Ken Olin, Lindsay Frost and Annette O'Toole starred in a chilling psychological drama of the web of deception and terror woven by a charming, yet sociopathic chameleon. Karen Arthur directed from a teleplay by Wesley Bishop. Produced in association with TriStar Television, Inc., "Dead By Sunset" became one of the highest rated miniseries of the season among all broadcast networks.
February 5, 1995, CBS – Charles Dutton and Alfre Woodard starred as a brother and sister with conflicting goals to preserve and continue the family legacy in this adaptation of August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play. Directed by Lloyd Richards, the hallmark Hall of Fame presentation was honored with the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award and the Christopher Award. The production received nine Emmy nominations in addition to recognition from both the NAACP and the Producers Guild of America.
December 4, 1994, CBS/Hallmark Hall of Fame – Catherine Zeta Jones, Clive Owen and Joan Plowright led an all British cast in this adaptation of Thomas Hardy's timeless novel of mystery and romance in 19th century England. Executive produced by Craig Anderson and Richard Welsh for Hallmark Hall of Fame, the film was directed by Jack Gold from a script by Robert Lenski.
SPOILS OF WAR
April 9, 1994, ABC – Kate Nelligan, John Heard and Tobey Maguire starred in this adaptation of Michael Weller's 1988 play chronicling an isolated fifteen year old boy's attempt to orchestrate the reunion of his mother who has raised him, and the fashion photographer father whom he has just met. Executive produced by Craig Anderson and directed by David Green.
BABY BROKERS
February 21 1994, NBC – Cybill Shepherd starred as a single woman, who in attempting to adopt a baby becomes a victim of a baby-brokering fraud. Mimi Leder directed from a script by Susan Nanus.
THERE WAS A LITTLE BOY
May 16, 1993, CBS – Cybill Shepherd and John Heard starred as expectant parents whose joy is overshadowed by their long-buried feelings of loss over the kidnapping of their first child fifteen years earlier. Scott Bairstow plays a delinquent teenager that enters their lives, who they eventually discovers to be their lost son. Mimi Leder directed from a script by Wesley Bishop.
April 19 1992, CBS – Kirk Douglas starred in this original story by Cynthia Cherback about a dyslexic grandfather who only admits his condition when he discovers his grandson suffers from the same affliction. Co-starring Bruce Boxleitner, this Kraft/General Foods presentation was directed by Karen Arthur.
February 2, 1992, CBS – Jessica Lange, David Strathairn, Anne Heche and Heather Graham starred in this tale of life on the Nebraska prarie that was based on Willa Cather's classic story. Glenn Jordan directed from a script by Robert Lenski. "O Pioneers" became the third highest rated movie of the season.
January 6, 1991, CBS – Meredith Baxter and Christopher Reeve starred in the story of a former investigative reporter who must overcome her dependency on alcohol and use her skills to locate her kidnapped son. Karen Arthur directed from a script by Christopher Lofton. The movie ranked among the Top 20 for the season.
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The copper-and-brown milled aluminum body gives the notebook a unique and elegant look. You can get it in a more typical natural silver as well.
Like all 2-in-1 models, you can flip it into presentation mode.
HP bundles its Active Pen stylus with the x360.
The stylus has two buttons.
This is how I feel about the stylus.
You can see how far the stylus tip can get from the surface -- that white dot is the stylus cursor location.
This picture adds 10 pounds to it.
HP also bundles a sleeve with the x360.
The free sleeve has a convenient place to stash the stylus.
The large lip on the lid makes it a little easier to open than some laptops.
The x360 has a Type A USB port with full-time charging and a headphone jack on the left.
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The x360 has two USB-C ports capable of driving displays or charging the system.
The keyboard has sufficient travel and a full set of keys in the right places.
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Binance prepares for purchases and will acquire e-commerce and game companies
March 10, 2022 Jackie
Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency companies in the world, is preparing to buy a series of companies that are or are not related to the cryptocurrency universe.
Binance's shopping spree can involve e-commerces, financial companies and game producers. The company recently invested $200 million in Forbes, one of the world's largest communications companies.
Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) told the media that the Cayman Islands-based exchange will choose deals that will integrate various economic sectors into the cryptocurrency.
As revealed by CZ, With its aggressive drive for acquisitions, Binance intends to diversify its business. The company continues to rely heavily on trading fees, which account for around 90% of its results.
While it is unclear where Binance will place its bets, Zhao claims they will target sectors such as gaming and e-commerce.
Furthermore, it is unclear how the acquisitions will be integrated into Binance. In October of last year, the company became the target of a global regulatory offensive. Regulators in several countries have issued warnings about the exchange.
Binance survived the attacks by taking a proactive stance towards compliance. However, it is still accused of making light of regulation.
Binance is currently in talks to license in Dubai. CZ recently touted the city's virtual assets law as a "big step forward" on Twitter.
On the heels of new services, Binance recently announced its own payments technology company called Bifinity.
Bifinity will act as the exchange's official fiat-to-crypto payment provider. It supports a number of cryptocurrencies as well as traditional payment networks such as Visa and Mastercard.
According to Helen Hai, president of Bifinity, the company will drive the adoption of cryptocurrencies in the world.
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AAL Brokers Food Deal for TV Veterinarian, Dr. Pol
March 18, 2019 /in AAL /by michael
Los Angeles, CA, March xx, 2019–All American Licensing (AAL)has announced that Dr. Jan Pol, the charismatic and celebrated veterinarian and star of Nat Geo WILD's #1 hit reality television series The Incredible Dr. Pol, has entered into a comprehensive licensing agreement with industry leader, Consumers Supply Distributors (CSD). The new deal calls for CSD to develop a robust portfolio of Large Animal Feed, Large Animal Supplements, Small Animal Feed, Small Animal Supplements, Companion Animal Feeds, Companions Animal Supplements, Companion Animal (dog/cats), Food, Treats, Snacks and Toppers which will feature the Dr. Pol brand imprint.
InThe Incredible Dr. Pol, viewers travel with Dr. Pol across rural Michigan as he tirelessly cares for family pets and livestock in need of his expertise and kindness.The series, which celebrated its 100thepisode in 2017, is currently airing in its 14thseason and continues to break ratings records for the Nat Geo WILD network.
A true television icon, Dr. Pol has been featured in dozens of major media outlets such as USA Today, PEOPLE, Parade Magazine, TV Guide, New York Daily News, Los Angeles Times, the Chicago Tribune, and top TV shows including The Doctors, HLN's MichaeLA, Fox & Friends, Home & Family, ABC News, Adult Swim, Good Day LA and many others.
"I'm excited to incorporate the insights I've learned in my many years of veterinary experience, collaborating with CSD to develop an affordable and practical line of animal products that are unique to the marketplace," states Dr. Pol.
Don Rothwell, partner at All American Licensing, commented, "We're thrilled to be working with CSD, a respected, family-run business that is certified by multiple federal and state agencies and is dedicated to providing the highest standards of farm and feed products while also having a passion dedicated to making sure animals remain healthy and strong through proper care, vaccinations, and nutrition."
"Our company has a great history of making high quality animal products for all levels of the customer's value chain and this new partnership with Dr. Pol is one we are absolutely delighted about," says Dan Patee, Vice President of Consumers Supply Distributing, LLC. Dan added, "Dr. Pol's practical nature is exactly what we were looking for in a partner and we are beyond excited for the new products we are developing together and bringing to market."
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Formula 1 Social Media Archive - Storyclash Blog - Data Driven Social Media Insights, Trends & Rankings!
Mercedes AMG Petronas sits at the top of the social media leaderboard as Scuderia Ferrari and Red Bull Racing give chase in our September Formula 1 Ranking.
The official F1 season hasn't even started, but Red Bull Racing already took first place in the category "Social Media" with 3.542.435 social interactions.


Vision Vancouver held its annual general meeting last night on the BCIT Downtown Campus, which featured Mayor Gregor Robertson and board chairs, Constance Barnes and Patti Bacchus.
The meeting focused on the party's efforts to keep the city "progressive" and "green."
Mayor Gregor Robertson spoke about the City's effort to meet its 2015 goal to end street poverty. He said the City is working to open permanent, affordable housing, and trying to work with the provincial government to realize this.
Vision Vancouver examines the City's housing affordability with its Task Force on Affordable Housing, which looks at conditions that act as barriers to create more affordable housing in the city.
The mayor also addressed pedestrian safety in the city, and said the party is working to build safe bike lanes. In addition, he said the party has its hands full with transportation issues such as getting better bus service in the city.
Finally, Robertson said the party needs to continue to "fight hard" to ensure the Kinder Morgan pipeline proposal is not passed, because of the risks it poses to the party's green vision of how the Vancouver economy should run. Earlier this month, City passed a resolution against the pipeline, calling for a by-law to be drafted which would make Kinder Morgan financially liable in the event of an oil spill.
"Some say it is a done deal," said Robertson, referring to the council's effort to prevent the pipeline. "But I don't believe that for a second. We've seen some amazing organizing up North on the Enbridge Pipeline. But we have got to organize like that, as well ... We have to ban together and fight that proposal," he said.
Parks Board Chair Constance Barnes spoke about the recent success of the smoking ban in Vancouver's metro parks and the bat houses built in Central Park to reduce mosquitoes levels on public golf courses.
But her main focus was on the effort to market Vancouver's parks, which she called a "product" like no other in the world. Barnes said the board shouldn't rely completely on the City for revenue, which, she said, is why it created a strategic marketing advisory committee to figure out how to get tourists to "open their wallets" when they visit the city.
"We need to take the initiative to start building our own revenue. We have an amazing product," Barnes said.
School Board Chair Patti Bacchus spoke about her board's effort to ensure that public money reaches Vancouver's schools in effective ways without making cuts to the classroom and keeping school activities green oriented.
The school board brought in PricewaterhouseCoopers to find cost savings without affecting classrooms. The company came up with "several million dollar of ways" to find "ways we can sharpen up our purchasing policies and banking without affecting kids," Bacchus said.
Bacchus said that despite a tough budget the school board was able to focus on its priorities to protect services to kids and classrooms.
Bacchus also highlighted Vancouver's September opening of its first aboriginal-focused school at Sir William MacDonald elementary, which will start from Kindergarten to Grade 3.


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A little history of Galette mill
The windmill - ©Anecdotrip.com / CC-BY-NC-SA
Galette mill Mill
The moulin de la Galette was born in 1622. How funny is the evolution of its name: from 1622 to 164à, it was called moulin du palais, "Palace mill"; from 1640 to 1795, moulin boit-à-fin; from 1795 to 1835, blute-à-fin; from 1835 to 1850, blute-fin. From 1850, it was called moulin du point de vue ("vista's mill") because of the view we had on its roof, then moulin de la Galette in the middle of the 19th century!
Several owners succeeded one another. In the middle of the 18th century, the mill went to ruin. It needed important repairing. It was also threatened by landslides which happened here everywhere in Montmartre.
People said in the past that "every mill served wine". Poet Le Tasse went for a trip in Paris in the 16th century: he wrote he kept an awful memory from the city, but he liked all those mills, where the traveller found cool drinks and love... la multiplicité de ses moulins, ou le voyageur trouve à boire frais, à aimer chaud.
And, owing to the octroi (a tax), wine was half as much expensive as in Paris. Yep, because the precious liquid used to pay a tax in order to come in the city... and Montmartre was, at that time, located outside the wall! In the middle of the 19th century, the mill was, with the Radet mill, the last mill of Montmartre. Named moulin de la Galette, the last owners decided to convert it into a country dance!
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