As far as pushing the medium goes, Saga has always been, and seemingly always will be, a book that takes risks. Case in point - at a time where the book's leads have been scattered across the cosmos, a time where the future of the story has never been more uncertain, Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples seemingly decide that the best way for their story to move forward is to go way, way back. It's a move that pays off in uniquely unexpected ways, though the meaning of said payoff remains to be seen.
As the cover alludes, issue #33 sees the return of reporting duo, Doff and Upsher (or Upsher and Doff for the byline inclined). The scoop seeking couple has been largely inactive over the last few arcs, what with their literal inability to tell the story they so desperately want to, but it appears that with the death of The Brand comes life to this particular plot line. Despite their long absence, writer Vaughan is able to refresh we readers on their status and personalities in a few finely tuned bits of dialogue, in turn restarting the manhunt (well, hybrid-baby-hunt) that lead us to meeting them in the first place. The question is, for what purpose?
Given the singular focus the reporters share this issue, it's clear that Vaughan is using the pair as a way of viewing his story through another lens. There's a lot of backtracking to this installment, as Upsher and Doff look to find a long lost trail, and their search brings them across many familiar faces and locales. One face in particular proves a true surprise, both in terms of appearance and the situation they return to, and while it's far too early to say what this new union means in the long run, it certainly adds a welcome wrinkle to what has otherwise been a pretty straightforward arc.
That said, the issue's end events do make the preceding pages stand out as a bit convenient, particularly so given how little they ultimately impact the series as a whole. Upsher and Doff are fine characters, and Vaughan explores the various intricacies of their push-pull relationship well, but the speed and ease in which things develop leaves them as feeling like little more than plot devices on the way to something bigger. Hopefully that something bigger will pay off with expected dividends, but as it stands their usage falls surprisingly flat.
Not so, of course, is the gorgeous interior work provided by Staples. Few artists can touch her for sheer artistic consistency, as yet again her clean pencils and smooth palette are a treat to read. This is definitely one of the more talkative issues of late, with little action and comparatively base locales, yet Staples' assured world building and excellent use of expression again proves arresting. In many ways this may be one of the tamest visual issues of the series yet, which in itself only highlights Staples' impressive ability to invest.
Saga #33 is a solid issue in a solid arc, Vaughan and Staples again taking the path least expected in exploring their expansive tale. While the pairing Upsher and Doff doesn't quite prove enough to carry the load on its own, their usage allows the book to realign and reinvent in a way that looks to play larger dividends later.
While not filled with quite the usual wow moments we've come to expect, Saga #33 helps revisit the current plot from a new perspective while returning some familiar characters to the fray. It's a retread to be sure, but there are enough twists and turns, in addition to the typically great art by Staples, to keep things interesting.
Vaughan and Staples return some new players to the field in this backtracking new issue.
Upsher and Doff feel used.


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Q: Installing foundationdb k8s operator with helm is failing I am trying to install fdb k8s operator with helm chart. But when i try to add the repo, getting below error.
helm repo add fdb-kubernetes-operator https://foundationdb.github.io/fdb-kubernetes-operator/

Error: looks like "https://foundationdb.github.io/fdb-kubernetes-operator/" is not a valid chart repository or cannot be reached: failed to fetch https://foundationdb.github.io/fdb-kubernetes-operator/index.yaml : 404 Not Found

Any help on this?

A: This is an issue that should be addressed to the maintainers of the foundation db repository, as this command appears as-is in the docs. They should fix it so that the chart is usable.
If you'd like to work around the issue until the issue is remediated, you can clone the GitHub repository itself and install the chart from your local files by running helm install like so -
helm install fob-operator ./charts/fdb-operator

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Carlon Michael Brown (* 4. Oktober 1989 in Riverside, Kalifornien) ist ein ehemaliger US-amerikanischer Basketballspieler. Nach dem Studium in seinem Heimatland spielte Brown zunächst als professioneller Spieler in der NBA Development League, bevor er nach einem Jahr 2013 in die israelische Ligat ha'Al zu Hapoel Tel Aviv wechselte und dort Topscorer der Liga wurde. In der Basketball-Bundesliga spielt Brown spielte er bei Brose Bamberg und Ratiopharm Ulm.

Karriere
Nach dem Schulabschluss an der Martin Luther King High School in seiner Geburtsstadt bekam Brown einen Studienplatz an der University of Utah, wo er für die Hochschulmannschaft Utes ab 2007 damals in der Mountain West Conference (MWC) der NCAA spielte. Unter dem neuen Trainer Jim Boylen gewannen die Utes im zweiten Jahr 2009 das MWC-Meisterschaftsturnier, verloren aber bereits in der ersten Runde im landesweiten NCAA-Endrundenturnier gegen die Wildcats der University of Arizona. Nach einer weiteren für die Utes eher enttäuschenden Saison wechselte Brown an die University of Colorado zu Trainer Tad Boyle, der dort die Hochschulmannschaft Buffaloes übernommen hatte. In Folge des Hochschulwechsels setzte Brown entsprechend den Bestimmungen der NCAA ein Jahr von Meisterschaftsspielen aus. Zusammen mit den Utah Utes, die mittlerweile auch Trainer Boylen entlassen hatten, wurden die Colorado Buffaloes 2011 in die Pacific-12 Conference (Pac-12) aufgenommen. In der neuen Conference konnten sie auf Anhieb das Pac-12-Meisterschaftsturnier gewinnen und verloren in ihrem zweiten Spiel im NCAA-Endrundenturnier gegen die Bears der Baylor University. Nachdem Brown im NBA-Draft 2012 von keinem Klub der am höchsten dotierten Profiliga NBA ausgewählt wurde, konnte er sich über die NBA Summer League 2012 bei den Charlotte Bobcats für einen Vertrag bei den Golden State Warriors empfehlen.

Browns Vertrag bei den Warriors in Oakland hielt jedoch nur gut einen Monat bis zum Ende der Saisonvorbereitung der NBA 2012/13, so dass er seine professionelle Karriere in der NBA Development League (D-League) beim Farmteam der Warriors aus Santa Cruz (Kalifornien) begann. Nach sechs Einsätzen in der D-League schienen die Warriors das Interesse an Brown am Ende des Jahres verloren zu haben und am Jahresbeginn 2013 kam er in einem Spielertausch zu den Idaho Stampede aus Boise. Die Stampede verpassten jedoch nach nur 19 Siegen in 50 Spielen die Play-offs 2013 der D-League deutlich. Zur Saison 2013/14 wechselte Brown in die höchste israelische Spielklasse Ligat ha'Al zu Hapoel aus Tel Aviv. Hapoel erreichte im zweiten Jahr nach dem Wiederaufstieg erstmals eine positive Saisonbilanz, verlor aber als Tabellenvierter im Play-off-Viertelfinale gegen Hapoel Eilat. Brown versuchte sich als Topscorer der israelischen Liga mit durchschnittlich knapp 20 Punkten pro Spiel erneut in der NBA Summer League 2014, wo er sich bei den Denver Nuggets jedoch keinen Vertrag für die eigentliche NBA-Saison sichern konnte.

Vor der Bundesliga-Saison 2014/15 unterschrieb Brown einen Vertrag beim deutschen Erstligisten Brose Baskets aus Bamberg. Nach einer schweren Knieverletzung kurz nach Saisonbeginn sollte Brown jedoch kein weiteres Spiel mehr für den späteren deutschen Meister absolvieren. Nach erfolgreicher Reha wechselte Brown zur Saison 2015/2016 innerhalb der Liga zu Ratiopharm Ulm. Mit Ulm erreichte er das Meisterschaftsfinale gegen Bamberg, wurde im Frühjahr 2016 aber wieder von Kniebeschwerden geplagt und musste operiert werden. Brown verpasste deshalb das Meisterschaftsfinale und spielte danach nicht mehr auf Leistungsebene. In zwei Jahren Bundesliga kam er auf nur 14 Einsätze. Im Februar 2019 gab er das Ende seiner Profikarriere bekannt. Brown machte sich als Laufbahnberater für Sportler selbständig.

Weblinks

 Carlon Brown Bio – Profil auf den Sport-Webseiten der University of Colorado (englisch)

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Basketballspieler (Vereinigte Staaten)
Basketballspieler (Brose Bamberg)
Basketballspieler (Ratiopharm Ulm)
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Geboren 1989
Mann
Basketballspieler (Hapoel Tel Aviv)

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Vaccination Question
By Marcus154,
July 26, 2021 in Covid19
Marcus154
Can anyone tell me how I go about getting my girlfriend and her daughter signed up for Covid vaccine at a private hospital or Thai Red Cross?
lopburi3
Bronze Members
8 hours ago, Marcus154 said:
The only private option may be available next year (believe all ordered for delivery this year already taken) and hospitals advertise when they have sign up slots available (with pre-payment). Free vaccine will become available to more segments of population as time goes by and is done on the normal application available on smartphones. The free vaccines are being given at private hospitals as well as public venues and government facilities but without other factors such as delivery person or such most will have to wait awhile as currently they are trying to use for elderly and most as risk, in red zones, and vaccine is very limited.
Over 18 at rate of 10k per day starts 0900 on 29th using phone - may have to try every day until can get as will be many more seeking than getting.
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uanmak
On 7/26/2021 at 10:56 PM, Marcus154 said:
Register in as many systems as possible and wait for the first call. My GF is trying from May. Maybe she will get next month.
It feels particularly bad when you see schools behaving in this way. My friends wife operated a shop in a school a few years back in Rayong. She sold the usual snacks and drinks. After a year she realised the school had allowed three other shops to open selling the same types of products. The result was it had become impossible to make any worthwhile money. Having bought the business for 200,000 baht, she attempted to sell it for the same price. Several people showed interest but pulled out of the deal. She then found out the head of the school was insisting he also received 200,000 from the buyer or he would remove the ability to sell products. When she approached him he told her if she wanted to sell then she would have to pay him 200,000. In the end she paid him 100,000 and moved on with her life. My friend was wanting to plaster this story all over social media and have the guy struck off. No way his wife would allow this for fear of what may happen to her. These people are running schools. Places to educate young minds. It is truly hard to fathom for most westerners
News Forum - Woman climbs onto car to stop husband and 'whore' mistress
Proof that our plonkers only have one Eye, thus can't see potholes in this otherwise well-worn path of potholes. My Dad was a cheater when I was a young teen, shagging his married Assistant Manager at work (he was the Manager). She managed to get rid of her husband first - he was active duty military so he moved into a barracks room on post - and my Dad effectively moved in to the condo the very next day. Followed by the required break up scene with my Mom. I'm sure he was in that wonderful but typically brief honeymoon period where sex with some new strange is great, and the future looks bright. I didn't understand it at the time, but I do now. It all ended in tears a few months later when his new chick pulled a kitchen knife on him (first), and then a loaded pistol. My Mom refused to take him back, so he had no choice but to keep living with Miss Psycho, probably sleeping with one eye open. Always wondered why this woman's (military) husband rolled over and moved out so quickly. I didn't get it at the time, but I do now.
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Thailand is Buddhist and therefore veganism is part of their culture
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4/5 I won silver
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I mean the hiding behind her status as though it excused her demands, the SJW playbook innit... The kathoey was not being held to a different standard, than is anything else


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	new Promise( function( fulfill ) {
		function devicefound( device ) {
			if ( device.name === "test-device-" + process.argv[ 2 ] ) {
				ocf.client.removeListener( "devicefound", devicefound );
				fulfill( device );
			}
		}
		ocf.client.on( "devicefound", devicefound );
	} ),
	ocf.client
		.findDevices()
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			console.log( JSON.stringify( { assertion: "ok", arguments: [
				false, "Failed to start device discovery: " +
					( "" + error ) + "\n" + JSON.stringify( error, null, 4 )
			] } ) );
		} )
] ).then( function( results ) {
	var device = results[ 0 ];
	return Promise.all( [
		new Promise( function( fulfill ) {
			ocf.client.on( "resourcefound", function( resource ) {
				if ( resource.deviceId === device.uuid &&
						resource.resourcePath === "/a/" + process.argv[ 2 ] ) {
					fulfill( resource );
				}
			} );
		} ),
		ocf.client
			.findResources( {
				deviceId: device.uuid,
				resourcePath: "/a/" + process.argv[ 2 ]
			} )
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				function() {
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Award-winning poet Bobby LeFebre uses words to empower and forge connections.
COLORADO POET LAUREATEadmin2020-09-28T14:06:34-06:00
On Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at the State Capitol, Governor Jared Polis introduced award-winning poet, artist, and writer Bobby LeFebre as Colorado's new Poet Laureate.
"Bobby LeFebre has an amazing ability to empower and connect communities through the wisdom of his words; that is why we are confident he will make a fantastic Poet Laureate," said Governor Jared Polis. "He embodies the spirit of a 'Colorado for All' where everyone is included, no matter their background. I know he will be a strong advocate for the arts and art education as a way to bring us together."
Bobby LeFebre is a two-time Grand Slam Champion, a National Poetry Slam Finalist, an Individual World Poetry Slam Finalist, and a two-time TEDx speaker. He has performed at hundreds of cultural events, social actions, detention centers, conferences, and colleges and universities across the United States and abroad. He is also co-founder of Cafe Cultura, an award-winning nonprofit organization that utilizes poetry as a tool for youth literacy and educational and cultural development.
The Poet Laureate serves a four-year term and is chosen by the Governor through a program administered by Colorado Creative Industries and Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book. Margaret Coval, Colorado Humanities Executive Director, said, "We have seen how poetry can build bridges of understanding. We look forward to working with Bobby LeFebre as he creates opportunities for Coloradans to experience the power of poetry in their lives."
To get in touch with or learn more about Bobby LeFebre, please email poetlaureate@coloradohumanities.org
Bobby LeFebre is Colorado's 8th Poet Laureate, following in the footsteps of these greats:
Nellie Burget Miller (1923-1952)
Margaret Clyde Robertson (1952-1954)
Milford E. Shields (1954)
Thomas Hornsby Ferril (1979-1988)
Mary Crow (1996-2010)
David Mason (2010-2014)
Joseph Hutchison (2014-2019)
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Reggie has been homeless in Charlotte for 8 years. 2 years ago he heard about The King's Kitchen & Bakery and walked through the doors for the first time to attend church services on a Sunday.
Reggie doesn't want to be defined by his homelessness, however. He loves tennis, Gladys Knight, teaching geometry and wind waves, martial arts, and Splinter from the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. He laughs when he says that he loves drawing eggs (a recent drawing is featured in his picture below) and that if he could do anything with his life he would stop smoking and become a math and science teacher.


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Q: application or session not available to background thread Dev environment
java + Wicket + hibernate + spring
Description
web session is not available inside @Async method when it invoked from ui.
I have a button in a page, when the user clicks the button it invokes "importContactInBackground" method.
Spring xml configuration
<task:annotation-driven executor="commonTaskExecutor"/>
<task:executor id="commonTaskExecutor" pool-size="5-10" queue-capacity="20"/>

@Async method in bean class
@Async
public void importContactInBackground(File file)
{
    importService.import(file);
    CustomSession customSession = (CustomSession)Session.get();//throws exception
    LOGGER.info("Contacts are imported by {}", customSession.getUsername());
}

Exception
org.apache.wicket.WicketRuntimeException: There is no application attached to current thread commonTaskExecutor-2
at org.apache.wicket.Application.get(Application.java:235)
at org.apache.wicket.Session.get(Session.java:175)

A: I have found something here working-with-background-jobs and it works


Can you pls advice on Crompton greaves, I had taken it at 224. Shall I hold it or sell??
I never recommended sell or shift in a stock. I use shopkeeper approach as describe in my book. Crompton Greaves is an Avoid due to reducing promoters holding with 82.70% pledged shares.Bulk deals etc.
Sir, can I buy it at any market fall around 28 300 quantity. ? I want to hold it for 2 year's. I am expecting it as a multibagger, I won't sell it at 40 or 50. But only at decent gains. Shall I buy it for long term..?
What wud be target price and time horizon..?
National Fertilizers . its book value is getting decrease year-on-year. does it make any difference to select the stock?
why you look bulk deal factor, like whats wrong if there is any bulk deal.
Book value down from 34.09 to 30.19 is due to reducing reserves from 1263.85 cr to 990.42 cr but this company has still 990.42 cr huge reserves.
In my theory bulk deal is a sign of speculation activity in stock and as my experience ( you may also note it) that when a stock have many bulk deals then stock price is beaten down badly within 2 years in more then 75% 0f bulk deal cases.
Is your book available Online?
Dear Mahesh Ji, can i buy all the stocks recommended by you in the last 3-4 months? Secondly can i invest more than 5000 in a single scrip? Thanks & God Bless.
I have just entered into the stock market and dind your recommendations very much.
Need to ask one thing that if I can now enter into NFL at 29 ?
No, Check fundamentals of these recommendations again and if any of above recommendation year high/low ratio is above 2 then do not buy at CMP and if recent bulk deal is there then do not buy, and if any stock traded over it recommended price then do not buy at CMP otherwise it is ok to buy at CMP, Please read my book for more details.
UPI ji your research is good but I cannot consider P/E or EPS because I think if Net sale is good then one day stock get his position.
Hi mahesh sir, can I buy NFL now , one more question ke humne NFL buy kiya or kuch din baad usme block ya bulk deal ho jaaye toh ??????


It's so easy to get distracted. From getting engrossed in Instagram, binge-watching Netflix, spending time with friends, or school work it's so easy to get distracted and become detached from the things of God. Today's Bible verse is a challenge to that. It tells us to live our lives wholeheartedly for God.
We are to work hard and serve God enthusiastically. Serving God shouldn't be something we fit in on church day if we have the time or unless something better comes up. Serving God should be the way we live our lives.
And while technology and friends aren't wrong, when we let them come in place of spending time with God, something is out of place. We should make serving God our priority and have fun doing it. It's fun to bless someone in need. It's fun to read the Bible and find an answer for a difficult situation that you're facing. It's fun to trust God and see Him come through for you. So purpose today to serve God wholeheartedly and enthusiastically.


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Gov. Malloy And Lt. Gov. Wyman Mark The 20th Anniversary Of The Connecticut Lottery Shootings
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman released the following statements on the eve of the 20th anniversary of the shootings at the Connecticut Lottery headquarters in Newington, which took place on March 6, 1998.
Four lottery employees were killed in the shootings by a disgruntled co-worker who had recently returned from medical leave, including:
• Otho Brown (President of the Connecticut Lottery)
• Linda Mlynarczyk (Chief Financial Officer of the Connecticut Lottery and a former Mayor of New Britain)
• Rick Rubelmann (Vice President of Operations for the Connecticut Lottery)
• Michael Logan (Director of Information Services for the Connecticut Lottery)
In 1999 as a response to the tragedy, Connecticut became the first state in the nation to adopt a "red flag" law granting law enforcement the legal authority to temporarily remove firearms from someone when there is probable cause to believe they are at a significant risk of harm to themselves or to others. Since its passage, the law has oftentimes been used after a relative, friend, or close acquaintance raised concerns to authorities. A study in 2016 led by researchers at Duke University found that the law appears to have prevented several suicides. Today, only five states in the country have enacted "red flag" laws on their statute books.
Governor Malloy said, "The events of March 6, 1998 left the State of Connecticut in shock, and we mourn still for the workers who lost their lives on that terrible day by a horrible act of gun violence. We pray for and remember the victims, their fellow employees, and their families.
"Twenty years later, as we look back on the actions that occurred on this tragic day, we must recognize that our nation has not done enough to proactively work to stop the threat of situations such as the one we witnessed here. 'Red flag' policies to keep firearms out of the hands of those who have shown the warning signs of being a threat to themselves or to others are critical in our efforts to prevent tragedy, and it is a shame that only a handful of states have this tool on their statute books. I strongly urge all states and the federal government to adopt this critical law enforcement policy – it can save lives."
Lt. Governor Wyman said, "I remember this day clearly and the shockwaves it sent through the state and the nation. Among the dead were people I'd known and worked with – good people who were dedicated employees and devoted to their communities. I'm proud to live in a state that responded by passing a 'red flag' law, and that is still working today to strengthen public safety and improve healthcare."
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Juliet Manalan
Office of Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman
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Q: Mapping elements of collection from RX Single/Observable In my project, I use RxJava/RxKotlin bindings to communicate with REST API. The API sometimes returns a list of elements, that need to be altered/mapped, before I can use them.
Currently, mapping of these elements is done by nested .map() and .apply() functions, like this:
fun getSampleObjects(): Single<List<SampleObject>> =
    sampleService.getSampleObjects()
        .map { list ->
            list.map { sampleObject ->
                sampleObject.apply {
                    sampleProperty = otherSampleService.getSampleProperty()
                }
            }
        }

where sampleService.getSampleObjects() returns and RxKotlin Single<List<SampleObject>>
I'm looking for an easier-to-read and more efficient way to archive the same result, possibly without the need to alter data models.

A: Something like this could work quite nicely, and maintain immutability (if SampleObject is a data class):
data class SampleObject(val someProperty : Any, val otherProperty : Any)

fun getSampleObjects(): Single<List<SampleObject>> =
        sampleService.getSampleObjects()
                .toObservable()
                .flatMapIterable { it }
                .flatMapSingle { sampleObject ->
                       otherSampleService.getSampleProperty()
                            .map { sampleObject.copy(someProperty = it) }
                }.toList()


Pavuralakonda, which means "Hills of Pigeons", is an interesting tourist spot near Visakhapatnam. The place is also termed as Narasimhaswamy Konda. The hillock is nearly 168 m above sea level and spreads across nearly 10 – 12 acres of land. The items which are excavated in this site date back to 3rd century B.C to 2nd Century B.C. Tourists can check out beautiful rock cut cisterns, viharas foundations, circular chaityagrihas, consecrate stupas etc in Pavuralakonda. Nearby the hillock flows the River Gosthani which once served the navigation channel for trading in early centuries of Christian Era.


Making Prudent Capital Investments Decisions.
having the best financial decision-making tools will help your firm to identify the right investment opportunity which will help your firm to run successfully for a long time. The capital that you put into your firm every day for daily operations is not the same as the capital investment which is the amount of money that is invested with the aim of getting returns for a long time. It is prudent to understand that the capital investment is meant to produce profits for a prolong period or is made with a long-term expectations of results. It is essential to note that the business operators are faced with various capital options which are many over the whole life they are carrying on with their business activities with all of them being viable.
The right business owners will concentrate on growing their firms through ongoing investments by getting some part of their profits back into the business. One way to succeed in any venture is through choosing a viable plan, analyzing them and also to make a comparison with other projects to identify the best one that will contribute to high returns. You will achieve to choose the best investment and timing if you decide to select a team of reviewers to help you go through the whole process. You will always remain on top of the table if you employ this discipline and positive-thinking mindset and you will position your firm with the greatest opportunity to maximize options. several things need to be taken into accounts to ensure that the project that you have settled on to be a success at the end of the day.
Stay-in-business capital is the cash needed to maintain the firm in an operating state thus the need to ensure that your company has it before moving forward into selecting the right re-investment idea. It is commonly known as the maintenance capital and they help in keeping your business operations in shape by rectifying the broken equipment or updating the software licenses for example. Ensure that you the capital expenditures and the revenue-producing projects are in line with the best results of your venture.
Take into accounts the type of project that you want to use as it will play a vital role in the success of your business. It is essential to remember that capital is not an allowance and returns are expected from any investment. Select a plan that will yield the right returns within a specified time such as using a project that will take five years, then the income should be carried forward every year until the five years are over. Note that getting the best projects which are proven to be profitable depict discipline. Success of your capital management program will also be contributed by introducing a team role in the process. For a better result and success of the capital management program, it is wise to include your staffs in the team of reviewers as this will make them feel like an essential part of your company thus contributing to the success of your firm in the long run.
The successful life cycle of a tree is determined by the care given to trees during the initial stage. Tree servicing process enables individuals to know the longevity of trees. The beauty of the compound is enhanced by proper care subjected to the trees. Hence, homeowners play a crucial role to ensure that trees are highly conserved. Individuals are facing difficulties to protect young trees. Also, inadequate skills and knowledge on how to put proper care into the trees is still a challenge to most people. Therefore, it is vital that one considers some of these useful tips on tree services.
Young trees are subjected to structural pruning. Pruning of young trees plays a crucial role in later stages of a tree, in that many of the challenges likely to affect a tree are kept off. Developing trees face problems due to inadequate pruning. One need to put less attention into trees which have undergone successful pruning. Proper pruning enables a tree to withstand high wind. Structural pruning help in the removal of feeble and unhealthy branches.
One of the necessities is to have grown trees maintained. The response of pruning mature trees is slow. Hiring a professional will enable one conduct the pruning process at ease. The growth habit of trees is an aspect that is critical in maintaining mature trees. Knowledge of the best time to prune and the tree's age is vital. An expert is worth to consider in the pruning process. Besides, a professional will ensure that the trees are preserved, secured and of good health. Specialists have adequate information on the tree servicing and they do follow-ups to check on the development of the tree.
Thirdly, removal of dead trees is another way of trees servicing. Cutting down of trees should be exclusively done on dead trees. Trees which poses some threats to a property need to be cut. Therefore, any person with inadequate knowledge and skills need not attempt cut down a tree. It is vital to note that removal of trees killed needs to done using specialized tools and equipment. It is very risky to cut down a tree in a place where there exist power lines or some apartments. Watering is essential in trees care. Newly planted and young trees require frequent watering.
There are many things that can be done to ensure that teens are busy and that they stay out of trouble. If you teach your teen some skills they will be in a position to make a change in their lives in a positive way. The skills they learn can make a big difference now and in their future life.
Learning certain skills and applying them in the day-to-day life of the teen can help them in getting independence. A feeling of independence is one that most teens want to experience. Most teens want to be in a position to make their own free will choices so that they can feel independent. Ensuring that your kids have the independence is essential in bringing up confident and strong kids as a parent. It is however normal for some parents to be reluctant to giving their kids the complete freedom to making a critical decision for fear of them making huge mistakes that may impact their lives negatively. If a parent trusts their kid in making certain key decisions in life; they will develop self-worth feeling and confidence in making critical decisions in their life.
If you teach your kids about the harmful effects of drug abuse they will be in a better position to act accordingly when their peers are influencing them negatively. Never give your kids a reason not to share any difficulty they are going through in life. It is important to have effective problem-solving methods in the case that they make mistakes. You should see to it that you solve the problem wisely since mistakes happen to everyone and no one is perfect since all of us at some point in life we have made mistakes in life but come out stronger than before.
When you give your teen the right to independence you can still offer guidance on what do under different conditions hence equipping them with the best ways to give the solutions to the problems they face. Independent thinking to the teens should be highly be encouraged amongst teens. When kids develop confidence in how they think this is a good way to ensure they will have what it takes to have a happy life in the future when they grow into adults.
It is important to teach the teenager responsibility to make them grow up as accountable adults. You can start by giving teens small duties for them to show responsibility at. See to it that the teens are responsible in small matters since this will make them responsible for more things.
Make sure you prepare your kid for the life in the real world. Teach them how to spend money and how to choose right friends.
Unsecured Loans; Factors to Consider when Finding the Right Lender.
If you are in a situation when you are looking for money, and you need it urgently, you can decide to take unsecured loan, which will be available within 24 hours. However unsecured loans are available for those people who are in business, to take some money for business use, and they don't want to wait for formalities of taking secured loans; this is because, with businesses, the lenders trust that the business people will be able to pay those loans, at the time given. The fact is that there are so many lenders who offer the unsecured loans in the city where you are in, but you need to put some factors into considerations when you are looking for the right lender for you. Here are some of the factors that you need to consider.
The interest rate that a lender is charging on the loan that you will be given is the most important thing that you need to consider when you are looking for the right lender for you. The truth of the matter is that different lenders who give unsecured loans charge different interest rates on those loans, and it is therefore important that you do your research on different lenders, and en compare their interest rates so that you can pick the one charging an interest rate that you feel is affordable for you. Also consider taking your loan from that lender with no hidden charges, because if there are hidden charges, that will only make your loan expensive even though the interest rate in lower.
The fact is that when it come select a lending institution, it is important that you go to that lender who has been in the lending industry for a period of time. It will be of great importance is you can decide to go to that lender who has the best lending skills because he will offer you a loan at best terms, and you will be able to get the loan that you can get even with a bad credit score, they will be able to give you a loan that you will be able to improve your credit score.
The reputation of a lender.
There are so many lenders who offer the unsecured loans, and it will be important that you consider that lender with many reviews. The fact is that if there is that lender who is the best in offering unsecured loans with the best terms, then many people in the city will know about it, and if you can ask from anyone to refer you to the best lender, they will refer you to that lender.
Importance of Residential Remodeling The reconstruction of a place is called remodeling. The importance of remodeling helps people to benefit.The different reasons that one may want he or she can do remodeling. Things that may be included in remodeling are like painting, repair of drywall, roofing, landscaping, and fencing. The people move from the old part to the modern way by the help of remodeling. Remodeling is done by experts who know what they are doing. Resident, kitchen and basement remodeling is not expensive and does not consume much time. Remodeling helps in making people enjoy every space that they have. The country has remodeling making it be done worldwide. The people who do the remodeling are known as remodelers. The remodelers must have the design of the place before they start remodeling the place. It becomes easy for the people who build the house to do the remodeling that what people prefer. A different impression to people is brought by the people who do the remodeling, and this helps in changing the society. The design is modified by some people who do the remodeling that what research shows. Remodeling is very familiar to people because it helps in changing moods and bringing different attractions to people. Remodeling does not have expenses while doing it. Resident kitchen and basement remodeling are done by a licensed crew. The income is brought to the country by the people in the licensed crew.
People earn a living from the remodeling that helps in creating opportunities. The work that is done to client perfection is done by people who do remodeling of the kitchen, resident, and basement. Kitchen, resident and basement remodeling is done by people, and the client pays them depending on how he or she wants the work to be done. Many people love remodeling or the kitchen, resident and the basement for them to have a different look and attraction of the house. Remodeling depends on someone decision but most people do it once in a while. The place is made big or small by the help of remodeling the residential, kitchen or basement.
Develop a list of potential contractors from which you shall pick the most competent who will handle the construction works for you. Do not accept the first contractor who promises to do the job as per your requirements. Have a thorough selection criteria ensuring you ask all the guiding questions. A good contractor can be reached by adhering to the following key points.
Look in the past works of a contractor. Depending on the specific construction works to be handled, projects will always be different. The most appropriate contractor for your construction needs is that who has done works similar to what you want to be done. Every contractor will have the works they have narrowed in. Find out from the contractor their area of specialization to determine if they are in tandem with the works you want to be done for you.
Years of operation. It is not appealing to the customer when they can no longer reach a contractor on issues regarding the works they did for them only because they have closed shop. It is always best to work with the contractor who has been in operation for a long time. Experienced contractors are not out to just do a single shop and close shop, they have business continuity hence easy to locate them.
Ensure the contractor has the relevant insurance cover. Find out the coverage of the insurance held by the contractor. This is vital as the insurance ought to cover you and your property in case something happens during the project. Ensure that the insurance cover is well curved to cover every aspect of the construction phase.
Find out if the contractor's works are guaranteed. A guarantee is a critical item in any project as it gives an assurance that the client will get full value for money. Guarantees are key to enhance confidence with the customers assuring them that they will get what they paid for. The customer should ensure that they are familiar with the extent of the guarantee.
Seek recommendations and references. Contractors will be free to give all the insight in the works they have completed for other clients. Lay more emphasis of the projects they have completed in the near past mostly within five years. The recent projects will give a picture of the contractor's current ability. Take time and talk to the past clients. Ask the clients of the professionalism of the contractor and how they feel regarding the work the contractor did. Consider hiring them if the customer has positive thoughts about the contractor.
Ensure that after settling on the contractor to do the works, that they have offered a contract. Read and understand all that is contained in the contract. If there is anything that you may need to consult, take your time and do it without being in a hurry.
What Should You Do To Ensure That You Sell Your House Fast For Cash?
It is imperative that you take into account the methods that you can use when you are of the idea that you should sell your home quickly for cash. It is crucial that you try not to use realtors duriong the sale of your home since you are aiming at getting the most out of the sale of the home. There is no doubt that you can get a quick sale of your house when you engage a realtor but at the conclusion of the process you have to spend some money to pay for the service that they provided. You can choose to trade the home to an investor or a local purchaser. It is not advisable that you sell the home to the local buyers since they may drag the process which leaves you with only one viable option, to sell the property to an investor. Investors requires less than a week to purchase your home. Another advantage of wanting to employ the service of an investor is that you do not have to do any repairs to the house before you sell to them. There is a need to consider some facts when you are making the sale so that you can attract interest from the cash buyer. The article will discuss the things that will help you when you want to sell your house fast for cash.
Ensure that you set the right cost for the home. There is a need that you keep in mind that the price of any house is guided by the cost of the houses of a similar class in the same region. It is in this way that you will make investors give more attention to the home that you are selling which in turn will make them ready to offer money for the purchase of the home.
You can decide to give some discounts to the cash buyer so that you can make them interested in buying your house fast. It is necessary that you take caution when you are giving the discount so that you do not undercharge the home. The desire of the cash buyers in your house can be enhanced through the price-cuts.
You should make sure that the potential buyers learn about the sale of your house no matter the methods you employ to make this happen. It is thus necessary that you have some pictures of the house where you can put them on the social media platforms so that people can learn about the sale. It will help you to get to the individuals who can buy the house within a short time and for cash.
You have actually perhaps desired to get an extended day-off from your work and other days to day tasks since it feels like every second and minute of our lives were just made to produce a money for living. However, the cycle of life will not always go in favor of your desires. Rough roads will always be in our way, and we can't do anything about it but just to stay positive and look for better ways on how to make everything smooth and fast.
And one of the best approaches to handle such rough roads or what we call now as "stress" is through the help of a spa in Vienna, VA. This is a good and beneficial place to visit if you want to maximize your rest day from work or home responsibilities. Although this may seem like a simple thing to consider, however visiting a spa in Vienna, VA can provide life-changing benefits to your overall life.
1. Through the detoxification, our overall health will be free from toxins which cause several negative impacts in our lives. You can expect that the spa in Vienna, VA will definitely give you a guarantee that your prosperity will be in good condition and that includes a refresh physical appearance.
2. Your confidence will be increased because the spa in Vienna, VA can offer beautification services such facial treatments, cosmetic services, and other skincare therapy. In other words, if you think that your skin is being compromised because you are prioritizing your work, at that point this is actually a suitable factor to look at most especially if you want to become a better version of you.
3. If you will reliably visit a spa in Vienna, VA, you can be sure that your lifestyle will be highly improved most especially if body works and diverse solutions will be considered more regularly. You can unwind mentally and your stress will be totally removed because of the relaxation and peace of mind that you will get from the services that are being from the spa in Vienna, VA.
So all in all, you can definitely get tons of advantages from the spa in Vienna, VA will for they will certainly not merely boost your bodily look, however, this will definitely likewise provide you terrific wellness perks at merely a budget-friendly cost. To that extent, stop doubting and have this opportunity today as well as provide on your own a resting breather that you absolutely are worthy of!
Online logo design can also be referred to as a recognized design which symbolizes other devices or a symbol of a certain organization and it can be easily distinguished by a lot of people.
A benefit of using a good online logo design would be the fact that one would generally attract a large crowd of people to ones business as compared to when one did not necessarily decide to have an online logo design and this at the end of the day becomes an advantage that has been associated with online logo designs. Another benefit of online logo designs is the fact that after having the logo design ones appearance of the business that one is doing will not be the same in that it will look much more amazing and this therefore will become a benefit at the end of the day. Another benefit of an online logo design is the fact that one will be able to market his or her products quite fast and this is true since this online logo design will actually be able to communicate a lot to all the people using the internet and therefore this becomes a benefit.
Another benefit of online logo designing is that it will help an individual build his or her business well since it is small and will eventually grow and become big and this us true since most of the small businesses always make or always take an initiative of making or getting an online logo design and this actually will help small businesses grow much faster as compared to businesses that lack an online logo design and this becomes an advantage at the end of the day.
Another advantage of using the online logo designs would be the fact that one will not be in the category if competing with other people and one will be in his or her own space and this is true and this will actually be an advantage to the one who decides on getting an online logo design at the end of the day.
Another benefit of having an online logo design is the fact that ones content be it about the business or the services that one is capable of providing will be filled with good structured content that is going to portrayed by the use of an effective or by the right online logo design and this will be an advantage at the end of the day.
Another benefit of online logo design is the fact that they are made or structured so as to make progress till after many years and this will therefore reduce the amount of money that would be used to replace the logo and this therefore becomes an advantage.
Another benefit of online logo designs is the fact that whatever social network one uses one will be able to get the information about a businesses services.
In today's world technology is everywhere. As technology continues to improve, transformations in the way the way businesses operate have also been evident. The ability to work with the recent trends is vital to the success of a business no matter how large or small it is.
One of the crucial assets in the modern business world These solutions are responsible for managing the different tasks. Business software programs can play a vital role in the development of a business. These software programs offer an excellent way for entrepreneurs to boost their business in the right direction.
Software development providers develop solutions for all kinds of businesses including transportation, communication, finances, and entertainment among others. These software solutions make the processes easier through intelligent automation. Also, they provide innumerable benefits to companies in regard to productivity. The last few years have seen a significant number of business owners become increasingly aware of their untapped potential and as a result, they are hiring business software developers to help them to develop a healthy and sustainable growth level. Such companies can provide you with a software program that addresses the most difficult tasks in the company, the industry, as well as the global business market.
There are lots professional ERP solution providers in different parts of the world. For that reason, you will need to play your cards right and choose the best professionals available. Epicor is a business software solution provider that offers many different products and solutions for businesses in all industries. Additionally, they provide personalized solutions and services for companies that perfectly meet their special requirements and the budget that allows the organization to use such ERP solutions.
Today, most of the companies also hire business software consultants to help them determine the best ERP solution for their individual needs. Competent consulting services can guide businesses through different corporate software solutions available and help them adopt one that complements their needs. The professionals at Epicor consulting are quite passionate and exercise a high level of professionalism and attention to detail in everything they do.
An highly-skilled ERP provider and consultant like Epicor can offer your business professional accounting expertise. The external access to the services provided by these specialists is not only cost-efficient but also able to seal any loopholes that could have been there if the work was to be handled internally.
One aspect that determines whether or not a software company is worth hiring; is the experience. Being experts with substantial experience in the design and development of software solutions as well as ERP consulting, Epicor consultants is the best organization to hire for all your corporate software needs. Additionally, the company is capable of addressing a variety of technology issues and has the right tools to make different businesses processes swift and pleasant.
If you are traveling to China you will probably want to take some great photos while you are there. But getting great photos in China is going to require that you know where to go get them. Here are some of the best places to take photos in China.
The town of Xitang is one place to consider when you're looking for photography locations in China. Xitang is a great place to visit in the spring and fall but it beautifully located on the water all year round. It has both scenic and cultural locations, which means that you can get a nice variety of photos when you visit it. Any time of year can be nice in Xitang since it actually looks good when it rains. It's almost impossible to take a photo in Xitang and not catch one of the nine beautiful rivers that are located there.
Another must see place in China to take photos is the Xidi and Hongcun Ancient Villages. This is a great spot for taking photos thanks to the fact that the area is really cool and old villages. They are actually UNESCO World Heritage sites, which helps them remain as preserved as possible for all of time. The buildings in the area are very unique and they won't be found anywhere else, so it's a good place to go when you want to get some very unique photos. The authenticity is a great reason to make the trip to the area.
Tibet is another extremely popular photography location in China. Going to Tibet does require a bit of planning since the weather can get pretty extreme there. It can be a bit complicated getting to Tibet but the trip is mostly very worth it. If you do to Tibet do keep in mind that you can't count on every area being open since occasionally spots do get shut down for various reasons.
Great Benefits Of Air Conditioning There are very many reasons why you should have an air conditioner in your home. Having an air conditioning unit in your home is a health benefit to you and your entire family. People are well advised to install ACs in their home if they want to live a good life. You should always know that there are very many types of AC in the market and you will be able to make a choice of which one to take home. You should always go for those ACs for your home that will give you beneficial factor to you and your family needs because that what you deserve all the time. These are the right air conditioning units that you should go for because they will fit for your esteemed needs with your family. You should always get the best AC for your family if you have not yet done installed one. If you have installed an AC in your house but it is not operating, you should get help from a professional electrician in your region to come and fix it immediately. It will be a huge advantage to you if you contact the best installing firm in your region any time you need set up air conditioning in your house. Installation of air conditioning requires a trained and competent professional to make technical decisions. This will ensure that your unit is in sound condition and that the life of your central air conditioning is extended and protected from abuse or unnecessary damage. You should always consider hiring a professional installer because he or she is the only person who can understand that the placement of that outdoor unit is extremely beneficial. A qualified installer will always place your AC in a cool and shaded area where it will not also disturb your neighbour.
When couples decide to engage in a marriage relationship, they expect to live a happy life, but sometimes along the way, there could be certain disagreements that threaten to break the relationship. In case you intend to have a divorce in your marriage, then you must have the best divorce lawyer to represent you in the case. In the case of a divorce, certain issues must be ironed out to end the relationship properly and you will need the assistance of a divorce attorney to help you. You can only get assistance from a divorce attorney, and when you are looking for one, there are particular attributes that the lawyer must have so as to give you the best representation.
Getting the right divorce lawyer can be a cumbersome task but if you have the knowledge on how to go about it, you will find the process simple. You are hiring the services of representation by a divorce lawyer. You have all the rights to question the potential lawyer on various aspects of his profession and capability so that you determine whether he can offer the best services that you are looking. Your assessment must be comprehensive. Below are the key areas of interest that you must consider.
Family law expert – Your lawyer must have a specialization in family law which includes divorce issues. The knowledge of family law would be appropriate in tackling problems that you could be experiencing in the divorce. A divorce situation may get complicated when you have children, and other aspects must be considered such as child upkeep, child custody, and alimony which you would be lucky to have a lawyer who can handle them. A lawyer might have the expertise in family law, but he could be less experienced in practice. The number of years a lawyer has in practice and the number of cases that he has handled is critical to ensure that he gives the best representation.
Court experience – Our laws allow for out of court settlement of matters, but the lawyers are always available to give directions on legal issues and to ensure that the process goes on well. Be ready to proceed to court should there be any need. When contentious issues of property negotiation arise, it is inevitable to take the matter to court. Before you engage him, you need to confirm his court experience. A lawyer who has a court experience is conversant with litigation, requirements, and processes and he will also know the strategies to apply so that you have a positive outcome.
1. The need to pick a good domain name: You will never regret the best results if you will contact first a seasoned website development company before making your domain name. Your domain name will be one of the most important factors in your online business, especially that search engines use it to judge if your website it legit enough to belong in the top search results. The best website development company will meet all of your expectations.
2. The best services for your online business: The best website development company is able to assist you in having the right services coming from other companies. This advantage is something that you should definitely have. Customers will be lead to your website right away through the help of these experts, which will make you earn so much money. One good example is having amazing online business promotions, which will make people look for your website as soon as possible.
3. Having the best content writing: Content writing is essential in having a successful website, which is why every article should be error-free and catchy. If you want to have high-quality articles every day for your business, you should let the professionals do it for you, which will make your online business convince many users. Having good articles will make your business have more customers. You will achieve your goals faster if you will choose a website development company that will also offer content writing, which will make your business boom.
Hire the Experts in Air Conditioning Repair An air conditioner is a device that is responsible to reduce the amount of heat in the environment or in a certain restricted space for example it can be a home or an office too. When shopping to buy an air conditioner, you should consider the space that you want it to regulate, if it is a big space, then that air conditioner will cost more than one that is regulating a small area only. There are numerous benefits that come about due to air conditioning. One of the examples of the benefits that you will get when you install an air conditioning system in an office is that the workers have a comfortable working environment and they are able to be productive in what they do. The working mechanism of an air conditioner is largely dependent on the differences in the density of hot and cold air in the environment,the fan will blow the hot air inside the room and this will make it to go outside and this will allow the cool fresh air inside. Air in a room after it stays for too long it starts being smelly and the room will become stuffy, the air conditioner prevents this from happening. When the air is cool, you will not sweat and this means that your body will always be hydrated and this will prevent some illnesses. Electronic devices will never be efficient completely and once in a while they will fail and when this happens it would be in your best interests to have someone to fix it for you.
Regardless, mold of any kind is a threat to the foundation of our homes, as well as the health of our families when left untreated. There are companies who are devoted to provided services and products that ensure immediate black mold removal in order to minimize the risk of exposure. Whatever the case, this article will help you learn about the different types of mold and what kind of mold symptoms that are caused by black mold. The genus contains about 50 species of mold, all of which pose a risk to our health and the most infamous species are chartarum and chlorohalonata. Those who are most susceptible to severe symptoms are ones with weak immune systems.
As mold experts, they are all too familiar with the damaging effects that black mold can have on our health, and they provide a way for us to safely treat the mold without introducing additional risk to our families. Regular maintenance and inspection is all it takes to guard your lives from mold danger. If you are worried about the bad effects of black mold, you have to make sure that you are dealing with the right path. Some mold symptoms that are a result of black toxic mold are itchy skin, rashes, fatigue, and coughing attacks.
Most of the time people have these mold symptoms and don't even realize the damages that black toxic mold is doing to their bodies. If mold begins to grow inside insulation materials, walls or under carpeting, removal and replacement of these items may be the best course of action, as mold spores and particles become trapped and entangled in the porous or fibrous materials making it extremely difficult to completely remove. Mold removal experts or mold remediation service providers must be well trained and certified and these mold removal experts understand how to remove mold safely from homes and businesses as well as implementing preventative measures for future outbreaks.
Benefits of Having a Personal Trainer. Exercising on a regular basis is essential to your health and achieving fitness. A personal trainer will ensure that the training exercise is successful. A personal trainer is a professional equipped with skills that will ensure that your exercise is fruitful. The need for a personal trainer is higher at the beginning stages. Exercising is a comprehensive concept that can only be achieved through proper professional guidance. It is usually not all about development of broad muscles but also geared towards overall well-being and fitness. Some people always start working out and quit after a few days. To achieve the best result you should consider hiring a personal trainer. Here are the reasons why you should seek the assistance of a personal trainer during your workout. The trainer will be able to teach you about the basics and safety involved in working out. The instructor will first determine your level of fitness and draw a plan that will assist you in the training exercise. Some of the equipment in the gym is always risky to handle and therefore you should be equipped with safety information. Over working out can also be detrimental to your health and fitness. Hence, to have a fruitful and safe training exercise you should hire a personal trainer. The trainer will assist in monitoring your progress and performance. Once your level of fitness goes up, he/she will recommend new working out techniques in your plan. The workout plan will incorporate new training techniques and abandon the old methods that are not helpful anymore. Regular monitoring is helpful in determining your fitness progress.
To achieve your desired level of fitness you should be dedicated and determined during the process. At the beginning, working work can be so tiring making you give up. Furthermore, the results cannot be seen as soon as you though so you also need to be patient. The minor progress that you make can only be noticed by the trainer and encourage you not to give up. He/she will make sure that you work out as per the established plan. The trainer will ensure that you are committed to the plan.


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V.A. - Dependence 2012 CD
15 high quality, basically exclusive tracks
After stoking the flames in our Gelsenkirchen electro-forges for the first half of this year, "Dependence 2012" showcases the fireworks that will be on display at Dependent in summer and autumn. "Dependence 2012" will contain unreleased and exclusive recordings from veteran artists as well as the first high-profile releases from some of the scene's hottest newcomer acts.
The track list features brand new songs and spectacular remixes and rare recordings from the likes of Mesh, Front Line Assembly, Seabound, Pride And Fall, Decoded Feedback, Ghost & Writer, Dismantled, Stromkern, SKOLD, Informatik, Encephalon, Velvet Acid Christ, Acretongue, KMFDM and more. The tracklist also features the very first track by the newcomer act Radioaktivists.
Behind the Radioaktivists moniker hide some of the best known and busiest artists in the electo-industrial and electropop scenes. One is Daniel Myer, known for his work in projects like Haujobb, Architect, Destroid and Covenant; another is singer Frank M. Spinath, the voice of Seabound, Edge Of Dawn and Ghost & Writer, and who has also lent his vocal talents to the likes of Liquid Divine, Diskonnekted, The Azoic and Stromkern just to name a few. Krischan Wesenberg of Rotersand and also known for his work with Dismantled, Aesthetic Perfection and Imperative Reaction among others lends a hand with production, and for further vocals the Radioaktivists must look no further than Leipzig-based singer and author Alexander "Sascha" Lange. As said "Pieces Of Me" is the first track to emerge from this collective, and one listen should be enough to convince you that Radioaktivists are a bright new star in the electro sky.
This CD will come in a special embossed deep black jewel case containing 24-page booklet featuring massive detailed information on the label and artist roster and is the perfect introduction to the Dependent label for the uninitiated and a special treat for long-time fans. No outtakes or boring remixes here: just 15 high quality, basically exclusive tracks.


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World Mobility Perspectives: Temporary assignments on a Local Package – can it be done?
As companies continue to expand and grow globally, so do the needs of their international assignments.
The traditional "one size fits all" home country balance sheet based policy has been the backbone of long-term assignments for many years. However this policy may no longer suit the variety of new assignment types emerging. If you have determined that you have assignment opportunities that require alternative policy solutions, might a local compensation based approach, or similar alternatives, be an option for you?
This issue of Crown World Mobility's Perspectives series presents the concept of a Local Plus approach to temporary international assignments. We explore the drivers for this policy approach and the benefits and challenges it presents. We consider alternatives such as an Expat Lite approach and conclude with five tips to consider when approaching these mobility policy options.


Shine's Book of the Month continues!
Sharing books and reading together are great ways to develop your child's language skills so Shine is continuing to recommend books with inclusive themes to encourage communication development at home.
This November, cosy up with our recommended books. 'Ruby's Worry' is the one recommended for younger readers, which can be borrowed from most children's libraries.
Shine South families may recognise the book for older readers this month, following a trip to Hobbledown Farm this summer!
Can picture books meet the crisis in children's mental health?
This book is about a world of 'mysterical' magic and fun with Huck, the central character, stepping into a puddle of green 'glime' that means trouble!
Join the Hobblers on their stomping adventure as they meet crazy creatures in this make-believe world.


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Rare bullish S&P 500 move that has occurred only 16 times in the past 70 years is flashing green
Published: May 22, 2019 at 9:31 a.m. ET
Critical information for the U.S. trading day
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Investors could almost be forgiven for trade-war fatigue.
However, the persistent, tit-for-tat Sino-U.S. tariff dispute that has underpinned a recent bout of volatility in stocks may matter much less than Wall Street thinks, per our chart of the day, provided by Chris Ciovacco, founder and chief executive officer of Ciovacco Capital Management.
In an interview with MarketWatch, Ciovacco shared the below chart revealing an unusual technical move that points to two years of gains for the S&P 500. He refers to it as a "rare intermediate shift" in S&P 500 momentum that has only been seen 16 prior times in the last 70 years.
Train your eyes on the black line at the bottom of the chart. That's the moving average convergence divergence indicator (MACD), a metric used by chartists to help to determine whether institutional investors are moving in or out of an asset.
When the MACD line moves below zero, as it did through the latter months of last year, it indicates investors are exiting stocks, and markets are trending down. But when it moves above that center point, it becomes a bullish signal, says Ciovacco. The MACD has now printed 12 straight weekly closes above that centerline, he says.
In all 16 other times throughout history that this unusual signal has shown up, the S&P 500 saw an average gain of 29% and a median gain of 26% two years later, he said.
Last year's downward stock move coincided with the Federal Reserve pushing a neutral stance on interest rates, and rattling investors, while the move higher has been aligned with a more dovish stance by the central bank, says Ciovacco, who notes that the trade war hasn't been a big influencer.
"The momentum shift has been sustained mainly because the Fed hasn't changed course and is in the market's corner, and economic numbers haven't been that bad…and the market believes the China situation is going to go its way," he says.
While the charts could change, for example if the trade war turned into a much bigger problem than anticipated, he says the data shows him that "odds are in favor of the stock market doing pretty well going forward."
If in doubt, he suggests checking out the latest wisdom from Berkshire Hathaway's BRK.A, +0.14% BRK.B, +0.14% Chairman Warren Buffett, who was sounding upbeat on stocks earlier this month. "Do you hear him walking around saying it's time to run for the exits?" said Ciovacco.
Opinion:Buffet's formula is still working, if you know where to look
The Dow DJIA, +0.00% , S&P 500 SPX, +0.03% and Nasdaq COMP, +0.44% are down at the start of trading. Read Market Snapshot for more.
The dollar DXY, -0.33% is softer, but not against the pound GBPUSD, +0.37% , which hit near 2019 lows. U.K. inflation data appeared to make a case for an interest-rate rise. Gold US:GCM19 is up a little.
Plus:Pressure builds on U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May after final Brexit compromise rejected
Crude US:CLN19 is down after data showed rising U.S. supplies, and ahead of a key inventory report.
Europe stocks SXXP, +0.01% have given up gains, while Asian equities had a mixed session, with the Shanghai Composite SHCOMP, +1.07% slipping 0.6%.
Running hot after plant-based, meat-substitute company Beyond Meat's BYND, -0.43% BYND, -0.43% recent blockbuster stock debut, the budding meatless industry could eventually surpass that of electric cars, says Barclays, in our call of the day.
"While we see some parallels to electric vehicle companies' disruption of the car industry, we believe that the ultimate market opportunity for plant-based (and perhaps lab-based) protein is potentially even larger given the mainstream appeal of affordable food products relative to the current highend, niche audience targeted by electric vehicle manufacturers," says a team of analysts led by Benjamin M. Theurer, in a note to clients.
Barclays sees the alternative meat market hitting $140 billion over the next 10 years, with industry players grabbing around 10% of the $1.4 trillion global meat industry. But the bank one key to that is winning over a key audience — 14 to 70-year-old males.
Opinion:Here's why the meat industry is headed for trouble
Bottom line? "To turn this niche into a mainstream category, a joint effort between food companies, restaurants and retailers is critical," says Theurer and the team.
While food companies such as Kellogg K, -0.38% and Kraft Heinz KHC, -6.64% have stuck a toe in the industry, restaurants may also turn into big sellers of the products, says Barclays. It noted that Restaurant Brands QSR, -0.87% recently tested out Beyond Meat and Impossible Burger, the privately owned company behind the Impossible Burger being sold by Burger King at its chains.
The White House may add a handful of Chinese video surveillance firms to a list of blacklisted companies. Shares of Hangzhou HIK Vision Digital 002415, +4.64% slid 5% in China on that report. Meanwhile, China's ambassador to the U.S. said Beijing was open to restarting trade talks, saying a fickle U.S. was to blame.
Apple AAPL, +3.12% shares are down after Goldman said its earnings could drop 29% if China retaliates against a U.S. Huawei ban with a ban on the iPhone maker's products. There is already talk of a consumer boycott of Apple in China. And President Xi Jinping calling for a modern "long march," in reference to a historical turning point the ruling Communist Party.
Read:China's Xi offers a potent trade reminder with visit to rare earths hub
Qualcomm Inc. QCOM, -0.26% shares are off 12% in premarket after a federal judge ruled the chip equipment company violated antitrust laws, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Shares of Avon Products US:AVP are soaring on reports Brazil makeup group Natura Cosmeticos BR:NATU3 will buy the American icon.
Lowe's LOW, +0.73% and Nordstrom are down, while Target TGT, +1.69% is up after results from the retailers.
Read:Dem. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wants a board seat for Walmart workers
Facebook FB, +1.69% will not be allowing marijuana sales on its social media platform anytime soon.
On the economic beat, minutes of the latest Federal Reserve meeting will be due later in the U.S. trading session.
Deaths, injuries and riots reported after presidential elections in Indonesia
Amazon delivery workers need uniforms, says rapper Ice-T who says he nearly shot one
A Green Bay Packers quarterback and "Game of Thrones" walk-on also hated the finale
Swedes are pouring more money into their mutual funds than Americans
Australians are also famous for drinking out of their shoes
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When measured by the benchmark S&P 500's annualized returns, the stock market's performance under Donald Trump is the third best out of the 15 presidents that have served since 1929.
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Exeter City have been drawn at home against AFC Bournemouth in the first round of the Capital One Cup.
Eddie Howe's Cherries finished 10th in the Championship last season, and reached the second round of the Capital One Cup before being eliminated by Watford.
The fixture will be played on the week commencing 11th August - the precise date and time is yet to be confirmed.
Further information including ticketing arrangements will be announced in due course.


The very foundation of good health is based on what we put into our bodies every day – it's our preventive medicine. Hippocrates – the father of medicine – even spoke of this 2,500 years ago. Delicious and nutritious foods have been proven to increase our physical and mental health. If you're debating whether to eat a tangy and succulent orange or a cookie full of processed sugar and preservatives, think of how either might impact your health. Which will be better for you and benefit your very wellness? Choose wisely … Hippocrates did.


Ensure that Petersham Juniors Rugby Club plays a role within our broader community.
Align ourselves to progressive businesses within the Inner West with shared values.
Ensure kids learn more than how to play rugby. PJR values are what makes us unique from other clubs.


Vidhya, I know so many recipes using beans. I have cooked them also but somehow, the taste of beans is not accepted by my system. But, I will sure try out this south Indian style of cooking beans. May be I will like it.
oh this is a cookery blog uh? well then i will be visiting often.
Finally you came up with beans curry.
That sounds nice. Keep updating. it will be useful for me.
Hi Sangeetha, I have 4 kinds of Curries using Beans. Try each one of them. I will be happy if u like my way of making beans.


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Hopes for Women in Education / Academic / "Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation."
"Educate a Girl, Educate a Nation."
December 8, 2013 hopesforwomen4 CommentsAcademic, Development, Education, Gender, Middle East, Palestinian, Refugees, Women
Written by Hopes for Women in Education Volunteer.
Ghada Issa has been described as magical, unorthodox, and full of hope. Ever humble towards the praises sung about her by her colleagues and the parents of the girls she teaches, Ghada is a testament to the idea that one can empower others by empowering oneself. That Ghada also has a little sparkle in her has also helped make her a cherished teacher for children struggling to gain a formal education under the decades old siege on the Gaza strip.
"Moving from the student desk to the teacher's spot has been an exciting step in my life. It is very rewarding work; especially when you continue connecting with your students and help them gain language skills they will need to meet the world very confidently." Ghada, who graduated from Al Aqsa University in Gaza, teaches English to 5th and 6th grade students at an UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East) school for refugees.
"I love to bring music to my class. Music is our friend as it soothes the stress away and boosts the mood. We sing songs together at the beginning in the lesson as a warm-up." One popular method that Ghada uses to teach English is to have her students act out the lyrics to English songs. Her methods are fairly unconventional in Gaza, but parents are reporting that their daughters are able to read and speak English on their own as a result of Ghada's teaching methods. "It is the magic that makes them feel passionate about their English lessons and have fun learning."
"When I first started teaching in a girls school my students were surprised to meet a teacher who sings and dances along with them and plays with them!" However, music is not just a learning tool for Ghada, who often uses music to lighten the mood in her classroom.
A 2010 study of students in Gaza by the United Nations demonstrates that living under occupation has had a significant impact on the mental health of young people living in the strip. Of the students surveyed who were attending secondary school at the time of the study, 62.9% did not feel safe at school and 76.3% worried about the risk of a future war. 88.6% felt sad and 86.3% felt nervous. 48.5% were not hopeful about the future.
"The results of using music from time to time in my class was a kind of remedy for them and me. The serious frown faces are left out of the class. We forget about all the troubles in the outside world, and smile, giggle and laugh for few minutes."
Ghada also considers sports to be a vital part of education as it promotes health and well-being. However, girls are experiencing difficulties at participating in school sports to the extent that boys are. Physical education is considered secondary, especially for girls, to other academic subjects. Instead, female students are expected to fill their time with further study.
Earlier this year, UNRWA organised a public marathon in Gaza for all people of all ages; the aim of which was to raise funds for summer games for the community, as well as curing boredom among children who were likely to be playing in unsafe places. In the run-up to the Gaza Marathon the Hamas government voiced its objection to women participating in the games. Hamas, elected in 2006, are no strangers to fundamentalism and extreme conservatism, and have consistently failed to address women's issues. At the last moment, Hamas cancelled the Gaza Marathon rather than allow women to run.
"It was a clear infringement of the women rights as well as breaking and invasion for the personal and public freedom," says Ghada. Yet she remains determined that her students will not allow their circumstances to undermine their ability to express their talents. Resilience in the face of adversity, particularly when one is told that one 'cannot' or 'should not', is the key to success, claims Ghada.
"The political, social and economic instability shouldn't hinder our children's dreams. I hope they could get opportunities to develop skills and abilities; become creative, interactive, capable, and competitive to maximize their contribution and improve the quality of their lives. They should never belittle themselves or let others belittle them."
One of the more pressing problems that teachers are facing in the UNRWA school is the lack of space. Classrooms are bursting with students and teachers are having to deliver classes to 40-50 students per class. "As a language teacher, it is very emotionally and physically exhausting as I try to reach the demands of almost all the students, paying attention to their individual differences, motivating them and keeping the discipline consistent in a very a short time (45 minutes class and sometimes less than that ). Believing in my girls is what keeps me moving forward."
Empowering others through self-empowerment
Motivating her students to work hard and to find creative solutions to their very real problems has, in turn, motivated Ghada to continue with her education, and she hopes to gain an MA English as soon as possible.
"I hope to get the best knowledge and experience that will help me help my students fulfil their dreams and uphold human values. I look back to my school days as I finished my school study in different places; Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and the final phase in a refugees UNRWA school in Gaza and undoubtedly without the help and unlimited support of my parents and some amazing teachers I wouldn't have been what I am now. I hope to leave a positive influence and good memory."
Ghada's efforts to put herself in the best possible position as a teacher earned her the Fulbright-FLTA (Foreign Language Teaching Assistant) scholarship early on in her career and she subsequently travelled to America to work as an Arabic Teaching Assistant and cultural ambassador at Elms College in Massachusetts.
Delivering a course in Palestinian culture to a US audience who are rarely exposed to Palestinians and stories of life under occupation was "remarkable" says Ghada, "especially when you work on exploring your own strengths." Working in the United States confirmed for Ghada that teaching was her calling. But it was her experiences responding to the crisis that enfolded after Operation Cast Lead in 2008 that helped her to understand the value that a teacher can have on a community.
"The highlight of my working life was when I worked with MAG International (Mines Advisory Group) in Gaza after the 2008 Cast Lead operation. It was a great experience and I still appreciate the chance that led me to work there." Operation Cast Lead, a three week long armed conflict between Palestinian fighters and the Israeli military caused between 1,000 and 1,500 Palestinian deaths and just over a dozen Israeli deaths. It also resulted in extensive damage to Gaza's infrastructure; much of which has never been restored.
Alongside her colleagues at MAG international, Ghada reached out to vulnerable communities and delivered Mine Risk Education sessions to those most at risk of further suffering following the Cast Lead operation. Together with these communities, Ghada and her colleagues worked towards "removing the remnants of war."
"It was an unforgettable lesson in humanity and steadfastness, meeting with people who lived in fear and faced death, lost very dear people and almost all what they have, but still having a strong will and a deep belief to keep their lives going on and building their futures once again."
Passing on the torch
"Teachers live every year waiting to harvest what they have been working on throughout the year. We teach very heartily, faithfully and with the most of our love and care of our children in order to achieve their full potential. That's only what makes my efforts pay off."
For Ghada and countless other teachers in Gaza, sharing their wisdom and instilling in their students a sense of hope is a moral responsibility. An education like the one that Ghada works so tirelessly to deliver can give and determine whether a child is able to lift himself or herself out of poverty; or from the severe restrictions on movement and freedom of expression. It can guide a child towards a future where they are the sole author of their life story; where self-determination, political and personal, is no longer denied to them.
These children will drive a new era of conflict resolution. And in empowering themselves, as Ghada empowered herself, they will empower their communities. "In Palestine, children live in a miserable economic and political situations beyond their control and it is out of their choice. That is enough reason to create chances to let them determine their future and make a real transformation in our society."
The best place to start? Improving the quality of education for girls. Globally, 60% of the children without an education are girls. Yet studies show that providing girls with access to a formal education can lift communities out of poverty; reduce gender based violence and discrimination; and increase female representation in government, GDP, and physical health and wellbeing of children. "It is true," says Ghada, "educate a girl, you educate a nation."
About Ghada Issa:
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Jack BANTU RUSAGARA
December 9, 2013 at 10:34 am	· Reply
This an impressive initiative for me. In rural areas, locally economy is led by women, unfortunately who cannot read nor write
Nasima Begum
December 22, 2013 at 5:55 am	· Reply
I am a blind follower of girls education
Colleen Westaway
January 22, 2014 at 4:32 am	· Reply
I loved the article! I live and teach in Papua New Guinea where many children, girls predominantly do not get an education. The quote is so true! As many women are thebread winners working long hours for little return. Education Is the key!
Birgit Wolf
February 26, 2014 at 1:24 pm	· Reply
Great and inspiring article, thank you. And I also kindly want to ask you if it is possible that you rpovide the credits for the image "If you educate a girl, you educate a family" – I would love to use it, but there are no credits so I can´t ask for permission.


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The vast majority of us will never pay a dime of capital gains tax so all this plan would do is benefit those that are already wealthy. If they are wealthy now and they aren't already investing and creating jobs, cutting the capital gains tax is unlikely to change that situation.
As The Atlantic points out, Mitt Romney would pay 0.82 percent in taxes under the Ryan Plan. (Mitt himself pointed that out in the primaries when it was Newt Gingrich trumpeting the plan.) And of course, the plan is a non-starter when it comes to funding Federal obligations. Unless Romney plans to cut military spending in half, and cut social security to boot, there's nothing left to fund anything else.
But the real issue, to me, is the source of the tax cuts: capital gains. We have an economy whose prime dysfunction comes from the fact that financial markets have become a casino. The fact that the current tax plan favors capital gains over wages (with a 35% marginal tax on wages, but only 15% on capital gains) helps boost the financial economy rather than the real economy.
I'd set the threshold for long term capital gains at five years (at least). There's a big difference between owning a home, or a business, for many many years, and then having a one-time gain that represents a lifetime of investment, and holding a stock for a year, and juggling a stock portfolio to hold that stock just long enough to get favorable tax treatment when you sell it. The idea that a year is "long term" is laughable to anyone who really thinks long term.
I'd also tighten down all the loopholes that allow people to avoid paying even capital gains by borrowing against the value of a security. One rich friend remarked that he's never paid taxes. He bought a building in Manhattan when he was in college; its value has increased by tens of millions of dollars (perhaps more), which he's taken out as loans against the value of the building. The same is done with equity in companies, and a whole class of specialized financial instruments have been created to hedge against the downside risk. I'd bet that many titans of industry have bought their yachts with tax-free dollars taken out in just this way.
The point is that if we want to rethink the tax system, we need to get beyond simplistic models that cut, cut, cut, and figure out all the places where taxes highlight our wrong-headed social strategies, and fix those problems. I'd start by rethinking the incentives that reward the behavior than nearly broke the world economy, rather than doubling down on them, encouraging even more financial sociopathy.
The Ryan Plan rewards everything that is wrong with our economy, and the fact that Mitt Romney picked Paul Ryan as a running mate indicates as surely as anything does that Mitt is the wrong guy to tackle today's problems.
Paul Ryan's plan is a path to prosperity for Mitt Romney.
Never happen. Too many lobbyists, too much money involved, and politicians thrive on paranoid, then further terrified, sheeple.


Need a quick gift for the person who is hard to buy for? Want some unique cards for yourself or your business to send thank you notes the old fashioned way? My blank note cards are perfect for that. I've been collecting images for a long time, I don't only photograph people. These landscape images I've photographed for my personal stash. I've had interest recently and so I decided to share them.
I will bundle them however you like. If you like one image and want 10 cards of one image, or if you want a variety of images. You can let me know what and how many you would like.


There is a market for these services, and I dont want to dismiss the experiences of the people who use them. It is estimated that there are approximately 12 million dollar millionaires. Tinder-like apps ) are a fantastic demonstration of how innovative online dating platforms can. However, few people ever read the disclaimers and terms and conditions of signing up to a website, which may include clauses allowing the site to share information with other sites. Ive had very little success in other apps like Tinder, apart from meeting people without STDs.