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Resolution Trust Corporation:
Disposal of Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment Needs Improvement
GGD-92-112: Published: Aug 13, 1992. Publicly Released: Aug 13, 1992.
Gaston L. Gianni
Pursuant to a congressional request, GAO reviewed how the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) manages and disposes of furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) from failed thrifts, including such unusual assets as aircraft and artwork.
GAO found that: (1) although RTC has developed policies and procedures for managing and disposing of FF&E, its controls over those assets do not ensure that they are disposed of economically and efficiently while maximizing revenues; (2) the RTC policy regarding FF&E donations states that items determined to have nominal value should be donated to nonprofit organizations, but the policy does not define nominal value and is silent on when it would be more cost-effective to donate items before attempting to market them; (3) RTC failure to promptly inventory and appraise FF&E hampers marketing efforts, and RTC needs to ensure that it has adequate internal controls over high-risk assets that exceed the nominal value criteria; (4) the RTC nationwide inventory control system fails to provide an accurate and complete FF&E inventory because inventory remains on the system well after it had been sold and because there are mass deletions of inventory from the system without verification; and (5) although RTC has abandoned its national FF&E inventory system, it needs to develop accurate inventories at each thrift to help local officials quickly establish control over and dispose of those assets.
Comments: On June 1, 1993, RTC issued Circular 1800.8. This directive requires the maintenance of logs or other records of property donations including the basis for determining that the property has nominal value. It defines nominal value as when the aggregate holding and marketing costs are approximately equal to or greater than the proceeds expected from the sale of the property. It defines holding costs as storage, management (which woud include appraisal costs), and transportation costs; and marketing costs as all costs associated with the sale of property.
Recommendation: RTC should ensure that marketing and disposition plans for FF&E assets adequately document the inventory appraisal, shipping, and storage costs used to select the most cost effective disposition method.
Agency Affected: Resolution Trust Corporation
Comments: On June 1, 1993, RTC issued Circular 1800.8. This directive defines nominal value as the estimated value of one or more FF&E assets when the aggregate holding and marketing costs of managing and disposing of the property are approximately equal to or greater than the proceeds expected from the sale of the property.
Recommendation: RTC should define nominal value in dollar terms for FF&E purposes.
Comments: On June 1, 1993, RTC issued Circular 1800.8. This directive allows nominal valued FF&E assets to be donated to nonprofit organizations or agencies with or without marketing efforts.
Recommendation: RTC should eliminate the requirement that nominal value FF&E assets must be marketed before they can be donated to nonprofit organizations or agencies, provided RTC determines that donating those assets would be more cost-effective than holding and selling them.
Comments: On June 1, 1993, RTC issued Circular 1800.8. This directive allows poor condition and outdated items to be donated to nonprofit organizations and agencies even if they exceed the nominal value criteria when marketing efforts have been unsuccessful.
Recommendation: RTC should permit low-value items that exceed the nominal value criteria but are in poor condition or outdated to be donated to nonprofit organizations or agencies provided RTC determines that donating those assets would be more cost-effective than holding and selling them.
Comments: On June 1, 1993, RTC issued Circular 1800.0. This directive requires that FF&E inventories be completed within 30 days of intervestion, and an appraisal to be completed within 90 days.
Recommendation: RTC should strengthen the internal controls over FF&E assets at each thrift by setting a target for completing their inventory and appraisals after a thrift comes under RTC control and holding managing agents accountable for meeting the target date.
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(CNN) It should come as no surprise that North Korea has apparently just slammed the brakes on the peace train, which until a few hours ago seemed to be chugging happily along, on its way to a historic meeting between President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un next month in Singapore.
The meeting is not canceled, but the North Koreans shocked Washington and Seoul when they announced at the last moment that talks with South Korea, scheduled for Wednesday, were "indefinitely" postponed because of long-planned military exercises between the United States and South Korea.
The announcement from the North's official news agency came with a message for Trump -- a threat, really -- that the United States, should "give serious thought" to the possible impact of the military exercises on the Kim-Trump summit, warning, "We will be closely watching the attitude of the United States and South Korean authorities."
Hours later, North Korea went much further, saying it may cancel the summit altogether over US demands that it abandon its nuclear weapons. That demand, to be clear, is precisely what Trump -- and his predecessors -- have sought all along.
The jolting announcement is a test for Trump, who, despite his claim to great dealmaking prowess, has already committed one of the most basic mistakes of any negotiator. Trump tries to act nonchalant, but it's no secret that a deal with North Korea would amount to a huge political win for an embattled President, who is already fantasizing about winning a Nobel Peace Prize. Just last week, when asked if he deserves the Nobel, he beamed, "Everyone thinks so."
Kim is testing Trump. He is trying to do precisely what his father and grandfather before him managed to pull off: extract concessions, economic and political gains, while making small concessions or promises they later failed to keep.
Pyongyang's sudden indignation at this week's US-South Korea exercises, known as "Max Thunder," is a sham. The annual exercises are aimed at maintaining military coordination between the United States and its ally, to remain ready in case of a North Korean attack. After all, North Korea has attacked in the past.
Pyongyang knew Max Thunder was coming. In fact, last March, shortly after visiting Pyongyang, the South Korean national security adviser said in a statement that "[Kim] understands that the routine joint military exercises between the Republic of Korea and the United States must continue. And he expressed his eagerness to meet President Trump as soon as possible."
Kim is trying to find out just how much Trump is willing to do to prevent the collapse of the summit.
Not long after the surprise announcement, the Pentagon appeared to suggest it will not budge. We'll see how Trump responds.
Giving in to Kim on the exercises would constitute another concession in what are already lopsided pre-summit negotiations. North Korea has always wanted the military exercises to end. That should be an item for negotiation, not a concession ahead of the talks.
Already, Trump, whose administration has lost its top nuclear and North Korean experts, has given Kim much of what he wanted. For decades North Korea wanted a top-level meeting with US officials. Trump has not only granted it in exchange for not very much but has also been praising Kim, calling him "very honorable" and "really excellent."
All the bad feelings seem forgotten, even though Kim runs a brutal regime, rife with human rights violations from enslavement to murder, according to human rights groups and the United Nations.
So far, Kim's main concession is a promise to dismantle a nuclear testing site, but many experts say the site is damaged from previous explosions and has already served its purpose, helping complete North Korea's nuclear arsenal.
Trump has mocked his predecessors for making concessions that ultimately produced no results. He has vowed that he will accept nothing but a North Korea without nuclear weapons. Kim is testing him, and the world is watching.
Editor's note: This commentary has been updated to reflect news of North Korea's further comments Tuesday.


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The Island in Pigeon Forge is overflowing with fun family activities in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Island features 60 retail shops, restaurants, thrill rides, attractions, live entertainment and seasonal events. Check out the spectacular Island Show Fountain where 89 water nozzles and dazzling lights display beautiful movements choreographed to music. Ride on the 200-foot tall Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and enjoy amazing views of the mountains. Spend the day shopping, riding rides, playing games, enjoying live music and dining at wonderful restaurants, including Paula Deen's Family Kitchen.
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See breathtaking views of the Smoky Mountains from the 200 foot-tall Ferris wheel. When the sun goes down, the wheel lights up with thousands of colored LED lights, making this ride the place to be every night. The Island offers a festive nightlife scene of shows and concerts, and great eateries and bars like Margaritaville, Dick's Last Resort, Dude's Daiquiris and Timberwood Grill.
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This brilliantly colored map by Nicolas Sanson is a fascinating combination of scientific cartography and geographic misinformation. While it was the first printed map to show all five of the Great Lakes, it perpetuated the tradition of depicting California as a huge island. The legendary lands of Cibola and Quivira are vaguely located in the Southwest, and the Rio Grande is shown with its mouth on the west coast.


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Following the end of the 1991 Formula One season, the Larrousse team had been declared bankrupt, and former partners Brian Hart and Lola, the latter of whom had built Larrousse's 1991 car, the LC91, ended their contracts with the team due to the large sums of money they were owed. In order to keep his team going, team boss Gérard Larrousse signed a deal with Venturi, and hired Robin Herd and his Fomet company to build the 1992 cars. With Herd as technical director, Michel Tétu as the designer and Tino Belli as the aerodynamicist, the car they came up with was the LC92, which bore Venturi's name. The team did a deal with Lamborghini to use the firm's 3512 V12 engine, as they had done previously in 1989 and 1990. Bertrand Gachot was retained from the previous season, whilst Ukyo Katayama was hired to partner him.
Although the LC92 finished more races than its predecessor, it was no quicker, and Gachot scored the team's only point of the season at the 1992 Monaco Grand Prix. After Venturi sold their stake in Larrousse at the end of the season, the LC92 was replaced by the Larrousse LH93, which was marginally more successful.


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Business Intelligence Software > Technology > Computer & Electronics > Teradata Recognized for Innovative Technology and Business Value for Organizations
Teradata Recognized for Innovative Technology and Business Value for Organizations
Published on November 8, 2012 in Computer & Electronics, Technology
Ventana Research 2012 Technology Innovation Award program showcases organizations that introduced innovations in technology to advance business and IT
SAN DIEGO (November 08, 2012) – Teradata (NYSE: TDC), the analytic data solutions company, today announced that the Teradata Aster Big Analytics Appliance received a Technology Innovation Award from Ventana Research, which distinguished the appliance as visionary and transformative technology. In addition, Teradata customers were recognized for their leadership by deploying technology that achieved spectacular results.
"The Ventana Research 2012 Leadership Awards showcase technology vendors and customers that have advanced the computing potential of their applications and technology," said Mark Smith, chief executive officer and chief research officer, Ventana Research. "Congratulations to Teradata for the Technology Innovation Award and for its level of expertise in using technology to drive business value. We also congratulate Teradata for their work with customers. The result of these efforts is that their customers have achieved the highest possible value from their technology."
In addition to the Technology Innovation Awards for the Teradata Aster Big Analytics Appliance, Ventana Research also recognized Teradata customers for achieving superior results by leveraging people, processes, data, and technology.
Operational Leadership Awards
Marketing Excellence: Nationwide Insurance
CIO and IT Leadership Awards
Analytics: HMS Holdings Corporation using Teradata, Informatica, and MicroStrategy
Business Leadership Awards
Governance, Risk, and Compliance: United States Department of Agriculture, Risk Management Agency
"It is an honor for Teradata and our customers to receive these awards," said Tasso Argyros, co-president, Teradata Aster. "Teradata is committed to building easy-to-adopt technology that harnesses the latest innovations in big data analytics. Teradata technology delivers real business value, while reducing time, cost, and risk."
The award-winning Teradata Aster Big Analytics Appliance breaks down the barriers that traditionally slow down adoption of big data analytics and empowers customers to maximize the value from all their data. It brings together open source Apache Hadoop and Teradata Aster into a single highly integrated and optimized appliance. The Teradata Aster Big Analytics Appliance is designed for demanding analytics, which require more computational power, memory, and data movement.
This appliance offers up to 19 times better data throughput and performs analytics up to 35 times faster than a typical off-the-shelf commodity bundle. The Teradata Aster Big Analytics Appliance has ample memory and high bandwidth interconnects to support extreme analytic execution, and it is packaged to require less space in the data center than off-the-shelf offerings. The appliance offers pre-packaged ready-to-run analytical functions such as digital marketing optimization, social network analysis, fraud detection, and analysis of machine-generated data.
Learn more about the awards at: www.ventanaresearch.com/awards.
About Teradata AsterThe Teradata Aster MapReduce Platform is the market-leading big data analytics solution. This discovery platform embeds MapReduce analytic processing for deeper insights on new data sources and multi-structured data types to deliver analytic capabilities with breakthrough performance and scalability. Teradata's solution utilizes Aster's patented SQL-MapReduce® to parallelize the processing of data and applications and deliver rich analytic insights at scale. Companies including Barnes & Noble, Intuit, LinkedIn, and Gilt Groupe use Teradata Aster to help deliver best-in-class digital marketing optimization, social network and relationship analysis, and data science. Visit www.asterdata.com for more information.
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Find more events in Glasgow
The Writing Awards, held in partnership with Bipolar Scotland, is one of SMHAF's most enduring successes.
It is an opportunity for new and experienced writers to be recognised for their work, which this year explores mental health and the theme of Gather.
Writers from across Scotland, the UK and further afield have submitted pieces in three categories, Fiction, Poetry and Creative Non-Fiction, to our competition. Shortlisted writers will have their work published in a collection — launched at the ceremony — and be invited to read on the night. Each year, their words provoke new ideas, emotions and reflections about what the theme means to different people.
The ceremony will be hosted by acclaimed author Catherine Simpson (On Body: A Retrospective and When I Had a Little Sister). There will also be live music from Kathryn Joseph, who recently worked with us to record a new version of A Way From Rage, in tribute to Beldina Odenyo Onassis.
With support from Creative Scotland, we are also pleased to offer a series of events to help you develop your writing. Learn from experienced writers in a series of online masterclasses covering a range of genres and styles, to be announced, and share your work with peers at our friendly Writers' Café.
St George's Tron Church
163 Buchanan Street, Glasgow G1 2JX
Tue 24th May
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Info: smhaf@mentalhealth.org.uk


Review of The Cadence of Gypsies (Book 1 of The F.I.G. Mysteries) - HERE!
This series offers YA readers a mix of fantasy, mystery and intrigue. In book one, Carolina Lovel took her charges - the F.I.G.'s (Females of Intellectual Genius) - on a trip to Italy. Here they were to study and search for a key to the mysterious Voynich Manuscriptsolve while hopefully also help Caroline solve the mystery of her parentage.
In book 2, the focus turns to one of the F.I.G's - Daria. Daria has dim, childhood memories of her mother and the day she was left abandoned in a store. She never saw or heard from her mother again. Now ready to head off to university, the orphan is driven by the need to finally know WHY. She asks Carolina's boyfriend Larry for help in finding her mother and he comes up with several address in New York City with potential. The four pack their bags and head off into the unknown.
Carolina's gypsy mother feels the evil building all the way from Italy and quickly pulls out all the charms and wiles of her trade to protect her daughter. Larry has a gypsy friend from long ago living in New York who has agreed to be their driver, guide and protector. Even he becomes nervous. As the group heads down into a dark subterranean world, they walk into a living hell. Surrounded by evil, the question becomes not only will they find Dara's mother, but will they survive?
Casey has a great writing style and does a wonderful job creating characters and places that are believable and enticing. My one issue with this book is the sheer amount of recap from the previous book that continues well past the 35 page mark. Several sentences and paragraphs are lifted intact directly from the first book. It's hard with a series to not give some back ground on previous books, but to keep the new story fresh, it really does need to be kept to a bare minimum and told in a new way.
Read a great behind the scenes interview with the author HERE!


The world is a buzz about "MAKING" and so am I! But is it a new 'trend"? I think not! But it is a way of learning that is capturing the attention of many and for me I want to SHOUT from the rooftop – "It's about TIME you notice!" to anyone who sees this as a NEW TREND.
I personally consider this trend to be more than just "making" , but instead prefer to combine the words "Creating" AND "Making" which I think helps expand our thinking to more ways to "MAKE" than we might consider if limited by our stereotypes of who makes and what making involves.
This summer I created a professional development opportunity for teachers around this concept – called Create Make Learn. It was the 3rd in a series of PD opportunities that I have designed with this trend in mind. When I started promoting my summer institute idea last year, people didn't quite get the idea of 'making' so we played it down a bit and focused on something people were connecting with "mobile learning" especially how to effectively use the iPads that were being adopted by schools. So last year, we focused our 'Making" to the topic of Making Mobile Media and became ambassadors to use tablets to CREATE not just to consume. By popular demand we repeated this strand this year and were fortunate enough to convince Wes Fryer to join us in Vermont to continue the important message of 'creating' media as a powerful way of learning.
However this year, many educators were ready to expand beyond what they were comfortable with because "making' has become very visible in the media and has entered the educational jargon. But the WHY this conversation is causing a stir in education is something that intrigues me. I think it has given a whole group of educators permission to enter a journey that feeds their soul.
For several years now, the creative part of being a teacher has been drowned with the mandates of high stakes testing. We listen to speakers like Sir Ken Robinson talk about Schools Killing Creativity and we wonder how to best raise the next generation of creative innovative problem solvers. Well the answer is not going to come from the professional development offerings that today's teachers must sit through.
Sean challenged a group of educators to join him by enrolling in a woodworking class and documenting their experience of engaging in the maker community and also engage in deep dialogue about design process, assessment, feedback, curation and other important educational concepts.
The Soulcraft Cohort (as they call themselves) was much more organic than what the Create Make Learn Summer Institute I designed this summer, but had one of the same outcomes — teachers connected with learning at a soul level and immersed in a flow of creating and making and learning unlike the professional development they have often been required to sit through. We were lucky enough to recruit a unique blend of makers from the Generator membership and educators like Wes Fryer, Caleb Clark and Kevin Jarret who understood how to to encourage teachers to remove their teacher hat and play, create, make to learn. We used a Google Community for discourse along with 'walk and talks" between The Generator (Burlington's new Maker space) and our Champlain College classroom. During the week, teachers not only learned by doing and tapped into their own creativity, but they also continued to make (and document their process) for weeks after our 5 day face to face experience.
As I read the course reflections and documentations and listened to teachers share their final products during our Google Hangout Virtual Showcase, I knew that we had hit the mark on creating a professional development opportunity that got to the heart of learning.
As Sean mentions in his blog post "Teachers are not very good at not feeling smart", but putting yourself in a learning situation that you are NOT naturally good at offers plenty of opportunity to dissect the learning process from a place of experience which is very different than analyzing data about student test scores.
I look forward to watching how the 'maker' trend plays out in education – and being a part of a professional development movement that feeds my soul.
Originally posted Wednesday, September 24, 2014 and reblogged from our studio member Lucie's blog.


We believe in building an active community where movement and health and encouraged.
MaxFit Movement started with a vision back in 1998. Part of it was providing the nucleus for fun, health-minded activities. In other words, organizing summer and winter activities that encourage our clients and visitors to lead a healthy, sustainable life.
Expect healthy foods, adventure, plenty of exercise for all fitness levels and connecting with like-minded people. Sounds like a tall order but we deliver what we promise.
• Picnics. Since we are promoters of a healthy lifestyle, chances are you won't see any junk food options at any of our picnics. Most of our picnics are held in nearby parks and you'll love the company!
• Kayaking. Whether you're a beginner or have been in a kayak before, you'll have a great experience during one of our kayaking days. We usually pair up beginners with experienced kayakers, throw in a light healthy lunch and make sure everybody is playing it safe in the sun and the rest is … lots of fun.
• Hiking. You don't have to go far around the Mainland to find some amazing hiking routes. We have something for each of you, whether you've hiked hundreds of times or never before. One of our goals is to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome. And slightly challenged, with good measure and injury-free.
• Drum circle. Music finds its way to the soul faster than anything else. Our drum circles will provide you with the following: lots of fun, good positive energy, soul-soothing rhythms and a chance to meet great people. You in? Thought so.
Winter doesn't stop us from having fun. It shouldn't stop you either.
• Snowshoeing. If you couldn't identify snowshoes in a pile of winter fun stuff to save your life, just think of this as safe hiking in the snow. You don't need any experience. Depending on the trail we choose, snowshoeing could be a walk in the park or give your muscles a good workout. Either way, you'll have fun. And as always, we promise that experienced will not get bored.
• Cross-country skiing. We're talking a day packed with snow fun, hands down. With so many trails to choose from, we'll make sure to provide you with a great experience. Most importantly, we'll show you how to stay away from common injuries and plus, who could say no to hanging out with the people in our awesome community.
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"'As an athlete my goal is to have a fit and healthy body, and Maxfit Movement Institute helps me maintain this goal. The team of Doctors are truly gifted, and their positive outlook on life is amazing. Thank you for making a difference in my life.'"
"'The difference with the staff at MaxFit, especially Randy and Wilbour: they take the time to assess and determine the source of your aches or pains. Not only do they treat whatever it is, they explain how to avoid it happening again. I have tried many physio-therapists but none of them come close to MaxFit. Highly recommended. '"
An inspiring and powerful 3-day symposium for all practitioners designed to help you increase the value and potential of your business and to improve your knowledge of the latest developments in integrated health care.
Watch this eHealth webinar to learn more about the kind of advanced understanding of Fascia that will be covered in more detail at the symposium.
We are a group of alternative and allopathic health practitioners with a mission: To put our expertise at your service. Our team of dedicated professionals employs a unique integrated approach that will address your specific needs, whether health or performance-related.
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Usher Opens Up About Custody Battle With Tameka Foster
Usher who was recently awarded primary custody of his two children Usher V and Naviyd after a three year battle with ex Tameka Foster has opened up about the experience for the first time.
"This will be the only time that I've ever chosen to speak about it. I've been a man of integrity throughout the entire process, which I hope my boys will understand," Usher told to Oprah on the September 16 episode of Oprah's Next Chapter. "That's the way to go. That's the way to be."
The former couple had originally planned to tie the knot in July 2007, when Foster, a celebrity stylist , was five months pregnant. The wedding was called off when Usher's mother refused to attend the ceremony, but the singer and Foster swapped vows one week later in a private ceremony.
"I wanted to give her the wedding that she wanted. But I wasn't quite ready," Usher admitted. "I impregnated this woman, we were in a relationship, we were in love. . . I was taking responsibility."
It wasn't until 2008, before Naviyd was born, that Usher realized the marriage was doomed.
"When we had Usher V, it was by far the most incredible moment of my life. I couldn't have been more happy," said the singer. "After that, I did get a great sense of the insecurities that were there and the fact that she wasn't coping well with being in this position, being married to Usher, and all that came with that."
"Let's put aside all of the issues that come with being a celebrity and having married someone that people don't approve of," he continued. "You have at-home problems with communication, with understanding of how things go. It is hard being married."
"I didn't know how to balance it. It was obviously too much for me," he added. "I didn't want to get to the point where I would cause myself harm or do anything that I felt like would be harmful to me, so I couldn't stay in it."
The two tried to save their relationship by seeing a marriage counselor. In the end,Usher filed for divorce in June 2009 which begun a "nasty" custody dispute.
During the trial, Foster accused her ex of cheating on her and claimed he was an absentee father.
"Absentee from the aspect of having to go and work, that probably would be her version or idea what absentee would be," he explained. "But no, I'm not an absentee father at all."
Even today, "We don't see eye-to-eye," the "Scream" singer revealed. "The friend that I was to Tameka, I don't know that I could ever be again, because I really felt like we were friends. She made us enemies in a way that I could never understood. It wasn't until I was on the stand, where I cried, when I realized, 'Oh, this is an attack.'"
Though he sometimes relies on the assistance family members and a nanny,
"I was born to do what I'm doing as a dad," Usher said. "I realized that once I had a child. When I had them, that's when they became a priority. It wasn't because of this case."
"Having not had a father wasn't a reason not to be a good father. That was all of the reason to be a good father because I didn't have one," the musician said. "Every bit of who I have become and the way I think I have handled these things represents the example for how I would like for my boys to be able to do things. It's been definitely hard between me and my mother, and it may be hard between them and their mother in the future, but you've got to work through it. You've got to be all right with people being who they are."
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Players With The Highest Number Of Assists In The History Of Football
By Expression (self media writer) | 3 months ago
Objectives are the main piece of the football match-up. Notwithstanding, objectives effectively get scored when players on the pitch helped each other to score. Hence, helps are one of the main considerations in the sport of football.
Here are the names of footballers with the biggest number of aids the historical backdrop of football.
1. Lionel Messi.
Lionel is the main football player with the largest number of objectives and helps. The Paris Saint-Germain midfielder can do everything that are needed in football with the exception of goalkeeping. He can spill, give helps and score objectives. Messi has the largest number of aids football history. He has an aggregate of 358 helps.
2. Luiz Suarez.
The Atlético Madrid striker Luiz Suarez is the second player with the largest number of aids football history. The Uruguayan worldwide has enrolled the most number of helps, more than some other football striker. Suarez has enrolled 273 aid his whole football profession.
3. Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo who is right now playing for Manchester United is probably the best player that at any point play football. Ronaldo has an all out amount of 270 aids his football vocation. He is one of the players with the most help with the historical backdrop of football.
4. Thomas Müller
Thomas Müller is quite possibly the most predictable players over the course of the year. The world cup champ has enrolled an aggregate of 260 aids his football vocation. He is the current German player with the biggest number of aids football.
5. Heavenly messenger Di Maria.
The previous Real Madrid midfielder Angel Di Maria is quite possibly the most gifted footballer. Di Maria is the fifth football player with the largest number of aids football history. He has enrolled 258 aid his profession.
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This is also the month which signifies the end of winter as life freshly hatches from its slumber. One of the first sign is the fresh exuberance of the mimosa flower, a beautiful and wonderous sight to behold.
This is the time when the days lengthen in Tirana, and so does the enthusiasm in the nightlife. The streets fill with people and the bars are immersed with life. February is a great month to see, first-hand, the culture which is "shqiptar" which is so well preserved in Albania. Enjoy our own of a kind hospitality and culture which has been cemented in centuries of practice.
If you are seeking ideas on where to venture while in Tirana, here is a national landmark for you! There are guided tours to old Tirana available at any time during the day. And once you have immersed yourself with the delicious delights and food our country has to offer new attractions await your visit. We are happy to organize them for you. If you want to check our tours, see here!
For the first time in Tirana there will be festivities celebrating the Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival and Lunar New Year around the world. This colourful celebration starts on the last day of the last month in the Chinese Lunar calendar and ends on the 15th day of the first month with the spectacular Lantern Festival.
In 2019, Chinese New Year falls on 5 February and celebrates the Year of the Pig. The main event Chinese New Year take place in Skanderbeg square Tirana.
The most important event of this month is Valentine Day, 14th of February. Valentine day in Albania is become very popular in the last decade. It is a symbolic for many couples not only to express their love to each other through surprises, gifts, but even to plan for that day their most important events, such as engagement or wedding. Everyone is memorizing this day through different romantic activities, a special dinner, a trip somewhere, an unforgettable night in a hotel room, etc.
On this day hotels and restaurants in Tirana are making plenty of offers for couples adding very innovative ideas to attract the lovers to book their premises.
If you want to spend a night in Tirana, to celebrate your love, here are our recommended hotels.
If you want a fine restaurant to eat a delicious lunch or dinner in company with your lover, find here our recommended restaurants in Tirana and their packages for St Valentine Day.
And for those who want to explore other things in the city, they have plenty of choices. You can do a walking tour around Tirana, to see the most interesting attractions. Museums are also a nice option if you want to dive into the history of Albanians. For those who are party-lover they can go every night at Blloku area to mingle with people and enjoy fantastic cocktails.
End of February is also the end of our Social Competition #TiranaWinter2019. If you have beautiful photos, even from your Valentine day post them in Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter, to be the winner. The prices for the winners are here.


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Crockpot Potato Soup...yes, please. Seriously, it looks amazing. Thanks so much for hosting the link party! I'm starting one on Saturdays and would love to have you link up- it's called "Found & Foraged"- 8 pm at www.averystreetdesign.com. Hope to see you! xo.
Thanks for hosting - hope you have a great week!
Looks like a wonderful soup!! I'm a soup lover (all-year-round).
Thanks for hosting! I love baked potato soup in the crockpot. I make a similar recipe and its the best on a cold day.
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Thanks for the party and your soup looks delish!
I love baked potato! Definitely gonna love it even more in soup form! :] Soups/Chilis are probably my favorite comfort food when the weather gets colder!
We're getting very cold here. We've already hit single digits for our low. It's the perfect time of year for soups. Those we can make in the crock pot are even better! Thanks for sharing your recipe, Stephanie, and for the link-up.


The Suffolk County SPCA has received a Proclamation from New York State Senator Phil Boyle for their hard work during and in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Lindenhurst, NY - June 7th, 2013 - The Suffolk County SPCA has received a Proclamation from New York State Senator Phil Boyle for their hard work during and in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Roy Gross, Chief of the Suffolk County SPCA said that Senator Boyle presented a proclamation to him and other officers of the Suffolk County SPCA on June 6th at Shore Rd. Park in Lindenhurst.
During the hurricane, officers and volunteers from the SPCA staffed 3 Pet-Friendly Shelters throughout Suffolk County and provided the services of the agency's MASH Unit. After the storm subsided, Suffolk SPCA volunteers spent months distributing free pet food to victims in storm-ravaged areas of Suffolk County as well as providing free veterinary care and rabies inoculations.
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Seiji - Name Meaning, What does Seiji mean?
Seiji as a boys' name is pronounced SAY-jee. It is of Japanese origin, and the meaning of Seiji is "lawful; manages affairs of state". Symphony conductor Seiji Ozawa.
Suggested similar-sounding names are Benji, Helji, Keiji, Kenji, Seppi, Sergi, Serjio and Teiji. Like Seiji, these names are not commonly used.


Financial Planning, Tobias Salinger, March 21, 2017 Are Advisers steering wealthy clients away from 529 plans?
Are advisers steering wealthy clients away from 529 plans?
High-net-worth and ultrahigh-net-worth advisers are overlooking a valuable savings tool for their clients, one investment research firm says.
Only 16% of wealthy investors have opened 529 plans for their children's college expenses, according to a study by investment research firm Spectrem Group. And the more these investors say they rely on their advisers, the less likely they are to take advantage of them, says the survey, which was conducted last fall among a group including roughly 500 UHNW investors, 1,500 HNW investors, and 1,000 investors with a net worth of at least $100,000, excluding the value of their primary homes.
The findings show that advisers "do not make 529 plans a priority for investors with children," according to the Spectrem report. Advisers who reviewed the survey split on whether they agreed with that conclusion.
Only 26% percent of all investors in the survey said they learned about 529 plans from their advisers. More of the respondents heard about the plans from a website (29%) or a magazine article (27%).
In all, about 21% of the UHNW investors surveyed reported that they currently have 529 plans, compared with 17% of HNW investors. (In the study, HNW investors were defined as those who had net worth between $1 million and $5 million.) Only 13% of the third group of surveyed investors had 529 plans.
To determine how much clients rely on their advisers, the survey asked clients to identify themselves as one of the following: self-directed, event-driven, adviser-assisted and adviser-dependent.
Among the HNW investors, only 12% of those who self-identified as dependent on planners said they used this tool, compared to 18% of those who said they were event-driven and 19% of those who said they were self-directed.
In the UHNW investor group, just 19% of adviser-dependent clients have 529 plans. Some 25% of event-driven investors use them, and 20% of self-directed investors have 529s. The data means clients are leaving federal and, in most cases, state tax savings on the table, along with the peace of mind, according to Spectrem.
The lack of advisory fees aren't causing the low enrollment, according to Adam Leone, a principal at Modera Wealth Management in Westwood, New Jersey. His clients set up direct 529s with states offering them rather than brokerage plans with extra fees, he says.
While correct on the lack of enthusiasm for 529s among HNW and UHNW clients, the Spectrem report ignores the fact that such wealthy people may use many types of accounts for their children and grandchildren's educational expenses, Leone says.
Another reason advisers may not be bringing up 529s with their clients is that they may have larger concerns than education expenses, McGrath of Riverpoint adds.
"Most people are so far behind in their retirement from where they need to be, and that needs to be their main focus," he says.
And the variation among plans offered by states and brokerage firms may be a further distraction, according to Daniel Fan, director of wealth planning at First Foundation in Irvine, California. Both advisers and their clients may think 529s are just too complicated, Fan says.
"Additionally, most investment advisers with HNW clientele don't bother to advise their clients on the multitude of benefits, or clear up some of the misconceptions of 529 plans because they don't think it's worth it," Fan says in an email.
"The accounts usually start out small relative to a HNW clients' other assets under management, so advisers focused mainly on investment management don't see them as worth the time to complete paperwork and oversee investments."


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Hosted by Taraji P. Henson, Wondery (Dr. Death, Dirty John, The Shrink Next Door) and Universal Music Group present Jacked: Rise of the New Jack Sound.
The story begins with a keyboard player in the heart of Harlem: Teddy Riley. Teddy's entire world was music. Playing it. Composing it. Producing it. Teddy and his friend Timmy Gatling followed their dreams and started a revolution in the world of hip-hop and R&B.They crafted hit after hit, and were on top of the world.
Their group's quick rise to fame came with betrayals and broken friendships. Tensions within the band began to flare, and rivalries with other artists turned violent. As the stakes grew higher, their troubled manager pushed the group past their breaking point, with deadly results.
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Is Fila a good brand? Is It High End? (Plus Other FAQs)
With its foundations in men's, women's, and children's underwear, the company entered the sportswear market in the 1970s, offering useful clothes and accessories for various physical activities while also supporting prominent athletes.
It was a concept that worked well for Nike and Adidas, but FILA eventually faded away. During 1997 and 2007, sales plummeted by approximately 91%. Yoon Yoon-Soo, a former FILA employee in South Korea, bought the business for $400 million in 2007.
In comparison, Nike and Adidas had yearly revenues of $16.3 billion and $12.5 billion, respectively, at the time.
After 2007, FILA was able to get out of a bind thanks to a combination of strategy and simple luck, with a slew of global macro factors accumulating in its favor.
The first was the emergence of the athleisure industry, which, as per Allied Market Research, was worth $155 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to reach $257 billion by 2026.
Then followed the retro movement, fueled by nostalgia for old companies and the culture of the 1990s, notably hip-hop. FILA has a long history with Tupac, Run DMC, and Biggie Smalls. Then came Gen Z, who embraced 'ugly' clothing and accessories.
According to FILA's senior economist Jesse Einhorn, the legendary chunky Disruptor shoe alone accounted for 30% of all FILA purchases on sneaker resale marketplace StockX.
Is Fila a popular brand?
The company's founders, two Italian brothers, were rigorous regarding detail, guaranteeing that each item was perfect. As a result, the brand multiplied following its launch. And before long, the family business's sales had carried it beyond the borders of its homeland.
Italy and high fashion were, and continue to be, inextricably linked. In the 1940s, however, there was a huge inequality in the sports sector, and players had few options.
Within two years, the brand united with Fratelli Fila, seeing its potential. This collaboration brought the two corporations closer together and contributed to the start of a direct invasion of the industry.
Before the 1970s, the sports market grew significantly more competitive. And before long, the brand found itself in a situation where it needed to make a critical decision in order to continue to succeed.
That is why the company chose to recruit Enrico Frachey in 1968. As a result, Fila began their entrance into major sports sponsorships by dominating the tennis world. Although they gained some notoriety as a consequence of this, it was only temporary. The brand didn't appear to be progressing.
Is Fila's clothing good quality?
Fila may appear to be less important and niche when compared to competitors such as Puma, Reebok, Nike, Converse, and Adidas. This may be true, but they are far from being a little company when it comes to real figures!
Their quality is exceptional. They provide exceptional comfort, durability, and support for running and other athletic activities.
They've also kept their status as a brand that represents real European sport and elegance. Fila is dedicated to its legacy sport, tennis, and is a frequent sponsor of ATP tournaments and Grand Masters across the world.
Is Fila a high-end brand?
Fila's well-known collaborations with companies like BAPE have helped it stand out from the competition. Fila has benefited from these agreements by gaining awareness and fashion cred among a younger audience, as well as expanding its reach into the streetwear sector, a profitable niche aimed at Gen-Z customers.
Fila has kept an eye on the ball and an ear to the ground in order to maintain its expanding popularity and compete with other large sportswear players. If they can evolve in tandem with evolving customer wants and environmental restrictions, they will be able to endure as a brand.
Despite this, Fila's signature red, blue, and white color palette will continue to draw attention as a timeless and iconic design. It will never lose its attraction, just as it quickly surged to the forefront of desired wardrobe selections when the 90s resurgence began.
Is Fila owned by Nike?
When it relates to Fila's most famous footwear, their Disruptor II chunky shoes and their gigantic platform sneakers lead the way.
Their low-top Fila shoes are right behind the iconic Fila sandals as the second most popular style.
This model is an upgraded version of the brand's original sawtooth sneaker, which was debuted in 1996 and was so successful that Footwear News awarded it "Shoe of the Year" in 2018!
The Disruptor II's most recognizable features are its chunkiness and zig-zag platform sole, as well as the F logo on the tongue. They're considered unattractive shoes, which may be why Gen-Z ladies prefer them to Chuck Taylors or Vans.
The Mindblower, a 90s Fila throwback sneaker, was recreated alongside a range of artists and designers as part of the brand's huge return relaunch. Kinfolk magazine, Marcus Troy, and Pink Dolphin were among those who worked on it.
A wide assortment of gear, including graphic shirts, hoodies, jackets, fanny packs, and baseball hats, was released to coincide with the debut. So no, it's not owned by Nike.
Their success has been based on reinterpreting their brand's history and legacy. Rather than flowing with the flow and adapting rising fads that come and go at breakneck speed, Fila has concentrated on utilising the continued 90s fascination and refining their brand's approach to emphasise their century-long legacy.
As you may see, Fila has progressed through each step of its growth as a company. Fila initially faced backlash following its first success, and it stayed a minimal brand for quite a while.
Fila has made a resurgence in the previous decade and has been going strong for longer than five years, despite being an underappreciated brand for most of its existence.
Despite not being able to carve out a niche in the industry until lately, they have always offered sportsmen and fashion icons with high-quality footwear and accessories.
One of the key reasons why the firm is considered an excellent brand is its ability to take a chance and turn things around.


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BIGBANG to Make Comeback at U.S. Music Festival
SEOUL, Jan. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — Popular K-pop band BIGBANG will make a much-awaited comeback to the stage at a U.S. music festival this spring after its members completed their military duties, the group's agency said Friday. The act was invited to this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California, in April, [...]
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U.S. Magazine Lists BIGBANG's G-Dragon, T.O.P as Emerging Art Collectors
SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — G-Dragon and T.O.P of South Korean boy band BIGBANG have joined an American art magazine's list of emerging art collectors. The highly popular K-pop stars were part of ARTnews' list of "50 Art Collectors to Watch" posted on the magazine's website on Dec. 13. "Looking to the future of [...]
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BIGBANG Members Set to Return to Show Biz amid Ongoing Scandal
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — With all of its members returning to public life over the weekend, popular K-pop band BIGBANG is set to make a comeback, but the future of the group remains unclear due to an ongoing corruption scandal. As a well-known fashion icon across Asia, band leader G-Dragon, who was discharged [...]
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BIGBANG's G-Dragon Discharged from Military
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — G-Dragon, the leader of K-pop boy band BIGBANG, was discharged from the military Saturday, bracing himself for a return to show business. Meeting with media and fans in front of the Ground Operations Command in Yongin, south of Seoul, G-Dragon, whose real name is Kwon Ji-yong, thanked his fans [...]
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K-pop Star Seungri Questioned over Gambling Charges
SEOUL, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul police questioned Seungri, a former member of the K-pop boy band BIGBANG, Wednesday over allegations of illegal overseas gambling. The disgraced singer returned home at around 10:20 p.m. after nearly 12 1/2 hours of interrogation at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He was booked earlier this month over [...]
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BIGBANG's T.O.P Released from Military Service
SEOUL, Jul. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — T.O.P of South Korean boy band BIGBANG was released Saturday from his alternative military service, which had turns and twists due to a marijuana conviction. BIGBANG's main rapper, whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, started his two-year mandatory military service as a conscripted police officer in February 2017. But [...]
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Indonesian Fans Gather to Root for Seungri
SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – While a former member of the hit K-pop group BIGBANG, Seungri was booked on charges of procuring sexual services for foreign investors, and local fans held a rally in Indonesia to root for him. According to local media in Indonesia on Tuesday, 200 fans of Seungri gathered in the Sudirman Central [...]
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Military Recruitment Agency Okays Seungri's Request for Draft Delay
SEOUL, Mar. 20 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea's military recruitment agency said Wednesday that it has decided to accept a request by Seungri of boy band BIGBANG to delay his military draft amid a probe into sex-for-favors allegations against him. His conscription, originally scheduled for next Monday, will be postponed by three months, the Military [...]
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YG Ends Contract with BIGBANG's Seungri in Wake of Scandal
SEOUL, Mar. 13 (Korea Bizwire) — The management agency of K-pop band BIGBANG on Wednesday ended its contract with Seungri, a scandal-ridden star who is under probe for allegedly arranging sexual services for potential investors. The company, YG Entertainment, also apologized to the public for failing to properly manage the 29-year-old singer, who announced Monday [...]
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Growing Tension in Entertainment Industry over Seungri Allegations
SEOUL, Mar. 12 (Korea Bizwire) — With BIGBANG's Seungri officially booked for his sex-for-business favor deal, the entertainment industry is nervous about the aftermath. It was revealed on Monday that there were other celebrities in a messenger chat room that contained conversations about sexual favors, and that some of them have also been investigated by [...]
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GW-USNano includes: Wireless Client, Software AP, Xlink functions.
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*Wireless LAN access point and client should support WPS.
*The setting method or existence of WPS button may be different depending on the wireless LAN adapter, wireless LAN device, game machine, PC it is connecting to.
If you use the attached setting software "Client manager", set up is very easy.
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Even if you are not familiar with networking, you can enjoy the comfortable Wi-Fi life !!
This product can be used as 150Mbps supported USB wireless LAN adapter with IEEE802.11n method. Also, it supports IEEE802.11b/g.
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* It is required to have wireless LAN router or wireless LAN access point.
You can do Wi-FI connection for mobile phones, the iPhone 3G and iPod touch. You can also enjoy online gaming with Network supported game machines such as PSP, Nintendo DS, Wii.
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This product is formally recommended by XLink Kai.
The operation for wireless LAN client mode is confirmed for Windows 7 (32bit/64bit) and Mac OS X 10.6.
The operation for software access point mode is confirmed for Windows 7 (32bit/64bit).
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Gunnison Country Food Pantry is here to serve residents of Gunnison County in need. We understand that food insecurity, defined by the US Department of Agriculture as limited availability or uncertain ability to acquire nutritionally adequate or safe foods, can strike any one of us during hard times. Some only need temporary assistance, while others may become long-term patrons of the food pantry. We are here to assist all Gunnison County residents during their time of need.
Our only requirement to receive food assistance is that you reside full-time in Gunnison County. We serve the communities of Pitkin, Parlin, Ohio City, Almont, Gunnison, Crested Butte and Mt. Crested Butte, as well as residents of the unincorporated county.
Please contact us if you are in need of assistance.


Always good to come back to Columbus in between all of these trips to Detroit, Cleveland, Cincy, and now DC/Philly/NYC. When the weather is nice (not freezing, or even just mildly snowing), it's really great.
"Home" means different things to all of us, especially for us troubadours. For a guy like myself who almost specializes in challenged communities, coming home to this perfectly-average town is a nice way to "reset" my frame of mind.


(ROCHESTER HILLS- April 4, 2019) Author Tom Stanton will be at the Rochester Hills Public Library on Thursday, April 18 to discuss the true story behind his book Terror in the City of Champions. In his presentation he will paint a picture of Detroit in the 1930s when we celebrated incredible athletic success, and feared the brutal crimes of the secret terrorist organization, the Black Legion.
In the mid-1930s, Detroit reigned as the City of Champions. Within six months, we had one a World Series, NFL title, and Stanley Cup, a major sports trifecta achieved by no other city before or since. But all the while, bodies were dumped along the roadside, mysterious bombings occurred, and assassinations were plotted. The Black Legion flourished in Detroit until one murder led to its unraveling.
"The story of Terror in the City of Champions is an incredibly riveting tale, and we're excited to have Tom Stanton at the RHPL to discuss the true events in his book. We know that our patrons love to learn about Michigan's history, and this presentation is truly a fascinating look into Detroit in the 1930s," said Amanda Harrison Keighley.
The program is April 18 from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room and is open to everyone with an RHPL library card. This program is geared toward adults but all ages are welcome. Please register in advance at calendar.rhpl.org.


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import IECore
import Gaffer

class test( Gaffer.Application ) :

	def __init__( self ) :

		Gaffer.Application.__init__(
			self,
			"""
			Runs the unit tests for all of Gaffer's python
			modules and libraries. These are run automatically
			as part of Gaffer's build and review process, but it
			is useful to run them manually when developing for
			Gaffer or troubleshooting an installation.

			Run all the tests for the scene module :

			```
			gaffer test GafferScene
			```

			Repeat a specific test 10 times :

			```
			gaffer test -repeat 10 GafferImageTest.ImageNodeTest.testCacheThreadSafety

			```
			"""
		)

		self.parameters().addParameters(

			[
				IECore.StringVectorParameter(
					name = "testCases",
					description = "A list of names of specific test cases to run. If unspecified then all test cases are run.",
					defaultValue = IECore.StringVectorData(),
				),

				IECore.IntParameter(
					name = "repeat",
					description = "The number of times to repeat the tests.",
					defaultValue = 1,
				),
			]

		)

		self.parameters().userData()["parser"] = IECore.CompoundObject(
			{
				"flagless" : IECore.StringVectorData( [ "testCases" ] )
			}
		)

	def _run( self, args ) :

		import unittest

		testSuite = unittest.TestSuite()
		if args["testCases"] :

			for name in args["testCases"] :
				testCase = unittest.defaultTestLoader.loadTestsFromName( name )
				testSuite.addTest( testCase )

		else :

			import GafferTest
			import GafferUITest
			import GafferSceneTest
			import GafferImageTest
			import GafferImageUITest

			for module in ( GafferTest, GafferUITest, GafferSceneTest, GafferImageTest, GafferImageUITest ) :

				moduleTestSuite = unittest.defaultTestLoader.loadTestsFromModule( module )
				testSuite.addTest( moduleTestSuite )

		for i in range( 0, args["repeat"].value ) :
			testRunner = unittest.TextTestRunner( verbosity=2 )
			testResult = testRunner.run( testSuite )
			if not testResult.wasSuccessful() :
				return 1

		return 0

IECore.registerRunTimeTyped( test )

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Confucius is maybe the most well-known worldwide people of China. His philosophy is admired and is used often to explain the complexity of live. He makes us understand that all the humans could have the same value and finally that Europeans and Chinese people have a lot more in common than we think. I have been also impressed by his look. So I decided to draw his portrait. A portrait of a man from another century (the 6th century B.C.) who have still an impact on the 21th century.
"Men's nature are alike, it is their habits that carry them far apart" Confucius 'quotation.
Très beaux dessin que l'on voudrait voir en "vrai".
Translation: Very beautiful drawing that we would like to see 'in real'.


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Viscount Bearsted returns home at last
Blair Gulland, Chairman of Gullands Solicitors has helped to ensure the return of a very important painting of Viscount Bearsted to Mote Park, Maidstone in his role of Trustee of the Maidstone Trust.
Marcus Samuel, Viscount Bearsted was a very important name in British Commerce during the latter part of the 19th Century and owned Mote House and Mote Park in Maidstone as his country seat.
Recognising the importance of oil in the world of industry and transportation, he founded the Shell Transport and Trading Company and built the first fleet of bulk oil carriers. They were the first to use the Suez Canal.
His enterprise, fame and fortune was matched by his generosity and he is remembered in Maidstone today in the Bearsted Gallery at the Maidstone Museum, which he paid for in 1923. He is also remembered for the large and valuable collection of Japanese art, ceramics and other important artefacts, which today form one of the most important collections in the United Kingdom outside the Victoria and Albert Museum. These were assembled by Walter, Marcus's son who was sent to Japan to deal with the Far Eastern arm of the Shell Enterprise.
The portrait of this great man was discovered in the store at the Maidstone Museum in a rather sorry state and it has now been fully restored by funds raised through the Maidstone Trust. This portrait shows Sir Marcus (as he then was) in his robes as Lord Mayor of London in 1902 and is unique. Sir Marcus was made an Honorary Freeman of Maidstone in 1903.
His Company became merged with the Royal Dutch Oil Company and Royal Dutch Shell became a world leader in oil production. Shell Oil still proudly has its logo of the Pecten scallop which has been its trademark since 1904 and brings remembrance of the trade in shells which the Samuel family ran in London in earlier days.
Having been knighted in 1898, Marcus Samuel became the first Viscount Bearsted in 1921
The painting has now returned to Mote House and was unveiled in the Romney restaurant on February 18th. 2017 by Lord Bearsted's Great-Grandson Nicholas, the 5th Lord Bearsted.
This homecoming was facilitated by kind permission of Audley Homes who now have taken over and renovated this magnificent mansion in Mote Park along with the retirement village.
Blair Gulland, Chairman of Gullands Solicitors comments: "It has been a pleasure to be involved with the fantastic project to secure the return of this very important painting of one of Maidstone's most successful businessmen to its rightful home. I would urge anyone who is interested in a significant part of our Maidstone Heritage to visit Mote House to view this large and impressive portrait."


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Q: MYSQL DATE Is it possible after i insert the date today then in another column it is + 5 months? I need your helps guys and if it is possible what kind of data type im gonna use in mysql? Im creating a system information system so when an employee gets hired
i will compare if his/her datehired and contractEnd will equal and if its equal it will prompt a user a message. please help me.

A: I think your requirement is something like this..
You have a table with two columns where both data type is DATE.
And you need to add five months to the colunm1 value and insert it in to the column2.
In MySQL Server Version 5.7.5 and above, you can try something like this..
when you create the table
mysql> CREATE TABLE YourTable(
    -> column1 DATE,
    -> column2DATE AS (DATE_ADD(column1 ,INTERVAL 5 MONTH)),
    ->);

Or You can Create a View to generate the result as you need (In Older Versions)
CREATE VIEW YourView
   AS
  SELECT Column1 AS datehired ,
DATE_ADD(column1 ,INTERVAL 5 MONTH) AS contractEnd
FROM YourTable

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Celebrate Yorkshire creativity this Yorkshire Day
1)Worms
Originally released by Wakefield based Team 17 in 1995, the game has since had 23 games in its main series across almost every platform, the most recent being Worms W.M.D released in 2016.
2)The Syndicate
Written by the amazing Kay Mellor - who is currently supporting Leeds City Region�s #4Sparks campaign to bring Channel 4 to the region � the episodic drama which is available on Netflix follows the lives of workers whose lives are transformed by a big lottery win.
3)Chocolat
Shortlisted for the Whitbread Prize and a winner of the Whittaker Gold and Platinum Awards (2001 and 2012), this novel by Barnsley born Joanne Harris has been praised by readers and critics alike.
4)The Yorkshire Dales and The Lakes
The region is synonymous with its areas of berath taking natural beauty which have inspired artists, authors and directors for generations. This series which is available on Channel 4�s All4 has been produced by True North and celebrates two of the country�s most cherished National Parks.
5)�71
A film about a young disoriented British soldier whose life is put in grave danger after he is separated from his unit on the streets of Belfast at the height of the troubles in 1971. It was supported by Screen Yorkshire and won Best Director at the 2014 British Independent Film Awards.
6)Broken Sword
Another video game made in the region, this time by York based Revolution Software. This adventure game is again available on everything from iOS to Xbox One. It importantly also holds the Record for the �Longest running graphic adventure protagonist according to Guinness World Records.
7)The History Boys
The comedy which was written by Allan Bennett has toured the world and even been made into a film starring James Corden. Some critics have claimed the film is better than the original play others have stated something is lost in the cut, we�ll let you decide for yourself.
8)The Bront�s
It�s impossible to pick a favourite from these talented sisters, who wrote the classics Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily) and Agnes Grey (Anne), but as it�s the 200th anniversary of Emily�s birth this week the creator of Cathy and Heathcliffe deserves a special mention. The Bront�s impact on literature is undeniable and these books have certainly earnt the right to be called �best sellers� having been first published in 1847.
9)This is just the beginning�.
There is loads more amazing content created by people from across Leeds City Region including: Ackley Bridge (Channel 4), Victoria (ITV), Grand Theft Auto China Town Wars (iOS, Andriod, Nintendo and Playstation), and Ghost Stories (2018 film) to name just a few.
7 books, TV shows, films and games to enjoy this Yorkshire dayhttp://investleedscityregion.com/sites/default/files/styles/hero/public/news/Chocolat.jpg?itok=eHUjnzZY
In honour of Yorkshire Day (1 August) we�ve compiled a list of some fantastic entertainment options to enjoy which were all made in the county. Whether you�re a gamer, book worm or film buff there�s something for everyone, proving that Leeds City Region really is a place that inspires creativity.
#4Sparks"


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Mortal Kombat Movie Casts The Raid Star Joe Taslim as Sub-Zero
July 9, 2019 5:01 PM EST
CultureNewsXbox OnePS4SwitchPC
The upcoming Mortal Kombat movie has now found its Sub-Zero actor.
The upcoming Mortal Kombat film that is currently in pre-production has now cast what will likely be one of the film's biggest roles.
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Joe Taslim, who is likely most well-known for his past roles in The Raid and Fast & Furious 6, has now signed on to Mortal Kombat to play the iconic character Sub-Zero. Taslim is the first actor who has been cast in the film. As for other famous characters from the video game franchise that might be appearing in the movie, details have not been revealed as of this writing. If Sub-Zero is making an appearance though, you'd have to imagine that Scorpion is a lock to show up as well.
This new Mortal Kombat film will mark the franchise's first return to the silver screen in over twenty years. The last MK film that released was that of Mortal Kombat: Annihilation back in 1997. This new foray into film for Mortal Kombat won't have ties to the past movies that released back in the 90s, however, and is meant to be the start of something else entirely. Whether or not it'll be as campy as those throwback movies remains to be seen.
Currently, not much is known about this new Mortal Kombat film other than that it's supposed to begin filming later this year. If that remains the case, we should hear more about casting decisions in the coming months.
In the meantime, the latest entry in the long-running series, Mortal Kombat 11, is out now on Xbox One, PS4, Switch, and PC.
Mortal Kombat 11 Review — Time Stand Still
Mortal Kombat 11 Reveals D'Vorah Will Be Joining the Roster
Check Out These Celebrities as Mortal Kombat Characters by BossLogic
Injustice 2 Mobile Gives Pre-Register Bonus with Catwoman
Rumor: Mortal Kombat X Listed on Amazon UK, Will it Release in 2015?
Review: Injustice: Gods Among Us
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New Trailer Published for Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor; Pre-Order Details Revealed


Millennials, Baby Boomers and Generation X all report to behave differently and value different elements in their careers –– so should we tailor recruitment to candidate generational demographics?
Millennials as employees: Born between 1982 and 2000, millennials grew up in the rapid maturation of the internet, smart phones and social media, with this exposure creating the most tech-savvy generation of workers. Workers born in this bracket are 50 per cent more likely to change jobs than other generations, and millennials will have up to 16 different jobs in their lifetime.
What millennials want: Millennials don't just value the latest trends in technology or relaxed company culture: Millennial job seekers list an authentic company brand and company values that match their own as the biggest employer attractions. Rising university fees mean younger millennials are beginning to look at careers that will give them more direct routes into work, with better and faster career progression and without debt, such as getting into the engineering industry through apprenticeships. Prone to job switching, millennials are also more attracted to careers in tech, healthcare and finance, indicating an interest in change and innovation, an enthusiasm for new and diverse experiences and a desire to help others as well as advancing their own careers.
Generation X as employees: Born between 1965 and 1984, Generation X make up the largest section of the workforce. A recent study by EY found that members of Generation X are the most adaptable to new situations and challenges, and are good at solving problems, collaborating and managing.
What Generation X want: Generation X employees rate workplace flexibility as the most important benefit that their employer can offer. With many managing conflicting demands of raising young children and caring for elderly relatives, Generation X most values work-life balance in addition to professional development opportunities. Transparent career paths and mentoring programmes will offer the clear career progression that can attract and retain Generation X.
Baby boomers as employees: Born between 1946 and 1964, Baby Boomers are rated by their colleagues as having the best work ethic and being the most productive employees. Baby boomers are well-represented at executive level and act as effective mentors, despite being considered the least adaptable or tech-savvy generation.
What Baby Boomers want: Baby boomers value loyalty, financial security and stability. Statistically more loyal to their employers, baby boomers rarely change jobs and when job-seeking, they choose to work for a well-established company with a long track record of financial stability and success. Employees of this generation also identified perks such as health care and pension schemes as the most important workplace benefits.
The next decade will see the retirement of the Baby Boomer demographic, with a reduction in birth rate in the past 20 years meaning that there will not be enough millennials and Generation Z employees to fill the gaps. With engineers and technical workers retiring at the ages of 50-55, this skills shortage will hit UK industry the hardest. In Q4 2017, 22 per cent of UK engineering businesses listed skills shortages as their most important business challenge in the coming years, and 42 per cent of aerospace & aviation business leaders are also concerned about a skills shortage.
The solution to the skills shortage lies in redefining the way that we attract and recruit talent. Whilst specific benefits and elements of company culture are favoured by different generations, the best recruiters value the skillset and experience of each candidate as an individual and treat them as such.
Businesses must review how they market their industries as a rewarding career choice across demographics to ensure they reach the best candidates, regardless of background. Recruiters and hiring managers must put candidate needs at the front of mind when attracting candidates, both in terms of wider demographics to help all talent pools visualise their place in the organisation, and for individual candidates, to practice excellent candidate care by meeting unique requirements and expectations.
Although millennials are more likely to change jobs and baby boomers are securing more executive level roles, opportunities for development are the top career attractions for all three generations. A holistic approach to recruiting will not only consider candidate attraction by demographics, but look across the entire company to implement programmes and benefits that will appeal to all potential employees at every phase of their career.


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Elizaveta Saul violin, Ana Manastireanu piano
Elizaveta, from Belarus and Ana, from Romania, are currently at the Royal College of Music, where Elizaveta is studying for a Master's degree and Ana is a junior fellow doing her Artist Diploma.. Elizaveta came to Rhyl three seasons ago with her string quartet to accompany pianists from Chetham's in Mozart concertos and guaranteed that she would return to Rhyl. The plan is that she will do so with Ana next season but meanwhile we have the pleasure of this virtual premiere.
Both musicians have considerable experience and have gained awards. Elizaveta has a full RCM scholarship and was a Drake Calleja scholar.. She has performed across Europe and currently holds a Lydia Napper Award at RCM and a Stephen Bell Trust scholarship. Ana is a Kenneth and Violet Scott artist and studies with Roger Vignoles among others.
The recording takes place at RCM and, in case you wonder about the violin, it is a Tononi and on loan from RCM.
Their programme includes a Fauré violin sonata and the César Franck sonata.
This concert is being supported by Mr & Mrs R G Parry
https://www.facebook.com/elizaveta.saul
https://www.rcm.ac.uk/fellowships/constantkitlambert/


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Q: send mms with multiple files to multiple contacts I want to send 2 vcard files to 2 contacts with intent:
Intent sendIntent = new Intent(Intent.ACTION_SEND_MULTIPLE);
sendIntent.putParcelableArrayListExtra(Intent.EXTRA_STREAM, savedFile);
String numbers = vCardElements.get(0).getPhone_1() + ";" + vCardElements.get(1).getPhone_1();
sendIntent.putExtra("address", "1231213;13232132");
sendIntent.setType("text/x-vcard");
startActivity(sendIntent);

I have tried with this but it's asking me to select the recipients but I want to pass that in the intent


I'm finally getting around to posting photos of the lot. The idea is to document the progress of the construction by taking photos from the same spots each time.
It would be helpful if you could also show us the spot where your valuables will be kept.
Also, when is the ground-breaking?
Groundbreaking will occur after the design phase! :) The design phase will be done when it's done. At the groundbreaking we'll dig a small hole in the ground and put all our valuables in there. Just look for the freshly turned earth.


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Animal help groups in Central New York
Jun 17, 2019 at 5:35 PM Jun 17, 2019 at 6:25 PM
Here is a look at examples of some animal help groups found in Central New York.
MUNICIPAL RESCUE
A municipal rescue — such as Stevens-Swan Humane Society in Utica — has contracts with municipalities to shelter the animals brought in as strays or rescues. The animals — mostly dogs and cats — are held for a period of time in case their owners come forward before being put up for adoption.
Incorporated in 1910, Stevens-Swan has contracts with 15 municipalities, said John Treen, shelter manager for Stevens-Swan. Treen said the shelter currently has 200 cats and 80 dogs, most available for adoption.
The municipal contracts help cover some, but far from all, the costs associated with adoption, Treen said. Adoption costs cover an animal being spayed or neutered, microchipping and more. The contracts pay out $75 max, per animal, Treen said.
Treen said Stevens-Swan receives no public funds and relies on donations. The organization also supports numerous public outreach programs, Treen added.
Stevens-Swan is heavily regulated, including any medications that animals may need, Treen said. However, Treen said laws surrounding rescues and shelters are a bit murky.
"Rescues and shelters are such a grey area," he said. "The laws haven't been updated since the '70s."
Kindred Spirits Greyhound Adoption — based in Clinton — started out as a greyhound-only rescue, but expanded to adopt out other dogs as racing began phasing out in the Northeast, said Cindy Siddon, co-executive director of Kindred Spirits.
Siddon said Kindred Spirits incorporated with the state — in an effort to do things the right way — when they started over a decade ago. The rescue has never been inspected, Siddon said.
"Until recently we have not been required to do anything with the state," Siddon said, noting the rescue does yearly file a 99ON with the IRS to keep tax-exempt status. "These state regulations have recently changed and just what exactly the state requires remains somewhat hard to determine."
Spring Farm CARES begin in 1991 with horse breeding that would evolve into rehabilitation. Dawn Hayman with Spring Farm CARES said the group eventually began to think it was a drop in the bucket in the horse rehabilitation arena and would go on to become an animal sanctuary.
Hayman said the group had adopted out cats for numerous years, but ultimately decided to stop when they began seeing many of the animals being returned.
"What about those not being returned," Hayman questioned, her voice showing concern.
Now Spring Farm operates as an animal and nature sanctuary. Hayman said the nature sanctuary covers 280 acres while the sanctuary for animals covers 50 acres.
Spring Farm cares for roughly 200-225 animals, Hayman said, with the animals consisting of cats, dogs and various farm animals. Hayman said Spring Farm is phasing out caring for dogs due to the constant care; she said the organization cannot properly care for them.
As a sanctuary, Spring Farm does not adopt out animals. Rather it cares for animals for the entirety of their lives.
"Whatever need it has, we make sure we can provide it," Hayman said.


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