The Lakers hosted the sunday games of the home and home series with the Miami- Hamilton Harriers taking both 3-2 and 4-3. In game 1 The Lakers took the lead in the 5th inning after the game was tied at two. Noah Greathouse Led the attack going 2-4 on the day with an RBI. Ryan Barker (1-0) picked up the victory giving up only 1 hit and no earned runs. Chase Ruiz pitched an inning of relief to earn the save. Game 2 saw the Lakers win in walk-off fashion. With the game tied at three in the bottom of the eighth Connor Burr singled on the first pitch knocking in the winning run for the victory. Chase Ruiz (1-0) earned the victory on the mound giving up 1 hit and no earned runs. The Lakers host Cincinnati Christian on Wednesday 3-27. Game times are 4:00p and 7:00p.


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George Martine, the younger (1700–1741) was a Scottish physician.

Life
Born in Scotland in 1700, he was the son of the historian George Martine. He was educated at the University of St. Andrews, where during Jacobite rebellion of 1715, he headed a riot of some students of the college, who rang the college bells on the day that the Old Pretender was proclaimed. He later studied medicine, first at the University of Edinburgh (1720), and then at the University of Leyden, graduating M.D. there in 1725. He then returned to Scotland and settled in practice at St. Andrews.

In October 1740 Martine accompanied Charles Cathcart, 8th Lord Cathcart, as physician to the forces on the British expedition during the War of Jenkins' Ear, to attack the Spanish possessions in America. After the death of Lord Cathcart, on Dominica, 20 December 1740, he was attached as first physician to the expedition against Cartagena under Edward Vernon (see Battle of Cartagena de Indias). While there he contracted a "bilious fever", of which he died in 1741. He had been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in his absence.

Works
Martine wrote:

 De Similibus Animalibus et de Animalibus Calore libri duo, London, 1740.
 Essays Medical and Philosophical,' London, 1740, a collection of six essays; of those, Essays and Observations on the Construction and Graduation of Thermometers, and An Essay towards a Natural and Experimental History of the Various Degrees of Heat in Bodies, were reissued together as a second edition, Edinburgh, in 1772, and again in 1792.
 In B. Eustachii Tabulas Anatomicas Commentarii, published by Dr. Monro, Edinburgh, 1755.

He also contributed papers on medical subjects to the Edinburgh Medical Essays and the Philosophical Transactions.

The Examination of the Newtonian Argument for the Emptiness of Space London, 1740, was also by Martine. It led him into controversy with Colin Maclaurin, who replied with Account of Sir Isaac Newton's Discoveries'' (1748), defending Newton's assertion of the existence of the vacuum.

Notes

Attribution

1700 births
1741 deaths
Alumni of the University of St Andrews
18th-century Scottish medical doctors
Scottish medical writers
Scottish Jacobites
Fellows of the Royal Society

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Fathers Day is rolling around. My wife asked me what I wanted, I said a new AR.
From what I understand, LMT makes the lower receivers for DS Arms.
After ordering some Magpul parts for my Bushmaster, I decided to wanted to go with as many Magpul parts as I could.
There has been a recent trend towards flat dark earth, but I want my parts to be OD green.
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30% of Americans suffer from different kinds of sleep disorders, many of which can be treated with a change in lifestyle.
While majority of the general population relies on sleeping aids to ensure better sleep quality, chances are that the side effects of these may take their toll on them, which is why we recommend these 7 basic tips to improve your sleep cycle.
As much as you love coffee, it may be the biggest hindrance in inducing sleep. Tea lovers and coffee addicts often lie wide awake in sleep hours, which affects their health in general not to forget performance at work/college.
Therefore to prevent sleep from disrupting, coffee and tea should be avoided 4-6 hours prior to bedtime. The same rule should be followed for tobacco intake. This reduces one stimulant that keeps you up all night.
Other than hundreds of other benefits exercise has upon your health, improving sleep quality has to be among the top ones. Exercising releases serotonin which is responsible for reducing stress and anxiety, making you feel much more relaxed.
Moreover, it provides comfort against night sweats and other hormonal issues that interfere with your sleep. However, one thing to look out for is your timing. Your exercise timing changes the way it affects your body.
Exercising before bedtime can also disrupt your sleep cycle, therefore keep your cardio and running for mornings. Low intensity workouts like stretching, however, can be done before you go to bed.
Among other things to avoid before bedtime, a heavy meal is on top of the list. If you are to sleep at 12, take your meal by 10pm max. Similarly, adjust your meal time to 2-3 hours prior to bedtime.
This is because eating right before sleeping causes indigestion, which keeps you restless all night.
It is also not advisable to go to sleep while you're starving, as this may lead to a drop in sugar level which can even prove fatal. Taking a light meal, preferably fruits and vegetables are the perfect meal before bedtime.
If you often have trouble sleeping, try and make reading a bed time ritual.
Reading signals the body to wind down and prepare for sleep. Since reading reduces stress, it helps battle insomnia and helps your system to close down, ensuring a good night's sleep.
One of the factors that might be affecting your sleep is inappropriate temperature. Your body works in a certain way and for it to fall asleep, the hypothalamus decreases your body temperature as a sleep initiator.
The ideal temperature for falling asleep is 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit, which may vary for different people. Your body temperature plays a profound role in determining the quality of your REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep.
Your body conditions itself according to the routine you set.
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Writing in your journal may also help you release the negative energy and sleep with peace of mind.
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Pupils are encouraged to arrive at school from 7.45am. A first bell is rung at 7.55am and a second at 8am. All students take part in a morning assembly every day.
Nursery pupils finish school at 12:15pm.
Foundation and reception pupils finish school at 1pm.
Primary pupils close at 2.20pm. .
Secondary students finish school at 3.00pm.
A range of after-school activities is available to students. After-school activities last for one hour, which means the oldest students finish school at 4.00pm if they take an after-school activity.
Pupils must be collected promptly by a parent or authorised person. The authorised person must have the official collection card. Parents must inform the school if the collection arrangements for their child changes or if they need to leave school early for any reason. Parents must also inform the school of absences during the school term.
Norwegian International School prepares pupils from age 2 to 16 for wider international experience. Our curriculum is broad and includes elements of the English National Curriculum, together with the curricular standards of the Cambridge International Primary Programme (CIPP) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).
Our highly skilled educators use a coherent and flexible approach to facilitate young children's progress through the seven areas of learning and development: personal, social and emotional achievement; communication and language; physical development; literacy; numeracy; understanding the world; and expressive art and design.
We combine the talents of class teachers and specialist teachers to provide a range of learning experiences of high standard. The subjects taught in our primary programme include: Art, Critical Thinking, Design Technology, English Language, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education and Science).
Pupils sit the Cambridge Primary Checkpoint examinations at the end of Key Stage 2 (Year 6).
All subjects are delivered by specialist teachers. The subjects offered are: Art and Design, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, ICT, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics and Science.
Pupils sit the Cambridge Checkpoint examinations at the end of Key Stage 3 (Year 9) and the Cambridge IGCSE examinations at the end of Key Stage 4 (Year 11).
Physical Education is a key part of our curriculum across all key stages. Pupils take part in a variety of activities, such as swimming in our well-maintained pool, football, basketball, tennis, and table tennis.
At NIS, the rudiments, theory and practice of music, and music appreciation are taught effectively.
Our pupils learn to play a variety of musical instruments - recorder, piano, drums, guitar, saxophone and violin. Together, our students form a musical orchestra that produces excellent music at assemblies and other school events.
Norwegian International School has an established house system. Each student or member of staff is assigned a house. The houses are named after great world leaders: Churchill, Lincoln, Mandela and Ghandi.
Each house has a House Leader (a member of staff) who works with the House Captains (students). There is a House Captain and an assistant House Captain in each house.
In the course of the term, house points are awarded to students for various reasons, such as exceptional behaviour, leadership, consideration of others, and, of course, excellent work. The house trophy is presented to the winning house at the end of every term.
NIS has a long-standing policy of a maximum of 15 students in a class, with 13 being the average. With smaller classes, students and their teachers form an intimate family, allowing for enhanced individual and group learning opportunities. Where a class has up to 16 or more students, the class would be split into two.
The honour roll celebrates outstanding academic achievement. It supports the academic ethos of the school.
Honour roll A is awarded to any students in Years 3 to 10 who scores 80% or above in every subject tested.
Honour roll B is awarded to any students in Years 3 to 10 who has an average of 80% across the subjects tested.
At NIS we understand the importance of learning outside of the classroom and use it as a tool to reinforce classroom learning as well as help students build close bonds with one another. We encourage our students to become enlivened with a spirit of adventure through continuous learning. All round the school year, there are simply no limits in opportunities to get involved.
Through learning outside the classroom activities, our students are offered numerous ways to push their personal limits in all areas of learning, personal growth, and self-development. Ski trips, visits to cinemas, celebration of international events etc are some ways in which we get our children out of class and into real life.
Parent teacher conferences are held every term. Parents are afforded the opportunity to meet with their child's teachers. Feedback is given and targets are set with the best interests of the child in mind.
We have a very engaging Parent teacher community. Together, our parents and teachers work very hard to meet the aim of making our school an inclusive learning and growing environment. With activities like the annual Christmas Show and the very famous Family Fun Day, the PTA keeps the school environment vibrant and bubbly.


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Obituaries for Aug. 30, 2015
Sunday, August 30, 2015, 12 a.m.
Evelyn Boiser
Evelyn "Evie" L. Boiser of Moloaa, Kauai, passed away on Aug. 18, 2015, at the age of 60. Born on Dec. 20, 1954, in Red Oak, Iowa, she was a registered nurse at the Department of Health as well as a nurse instructor at KCC.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Volney "Russell" and Martha Ann Evans.
"Evie" is survived by her husband, Mark Boiser of Moloaa; daughter, Martha "Marty" Boiser of Moloaa; sisters, Suzanne (Richard) Fentiman of Missouri, Jean (Mick) Buehler of Kansas, Jo Evans of Colorado and Mary (Pat) Parrott, Iowa; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Celebration of Evie's Life will take place on Sept. 12, 2015, at Anini Beach Park at 10 a.m. A luncheon will follow at the Boiser residence in Moloaa.
Arrangements by Borthwick Kauai Mortuary, Koloa, Kauai.
Matias Arizo
Matias Arizo of Puhi, Kauai, passed away on Aug. 14, 2015, at home at the age of 96. He was born on Dec. 31, 1918, in Laoag, Philippines. Matias was a carpenter for Grove Farm.
He is survived by his wife, Rosalina "Rose" Arizo of Puhi; sons, Darryl (Patricia) Arizo of Oahu, Richard Arizo of Puhi and Norman Arizo of Hanapepe; daughters, Sharon (Larry) Duque of Lihue, Lois (Robert) Silverman of Wailua, Carla (Tony Hulette) Arizo of Los Angeles; son Eugenio Arizo of the Big Island; daughters, Erlinda (Ronald) Mauricio of the Big Island, Leticia Abalos of the Big Island; sister, Felicidad Pastor of the Philippines; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Private services were held.
Christopher 'Bradda' Cremer
Christopher-Isaac Keli'i Shigeo Cremer (Bradda) of Lihue passed away on Aug. 18, 2015, at Wilcox Memorial Hospital at the age of 19.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Daphne K. Cremer.
Christopher is survived by his mother, Chelsea Arakaki; father, Richard Cremer; sisters, Alyssa Cremer-Arakaki, Aiesha Cremer-Arakaki; brothers, Richard Kanoa Cremer, Kanen Kainalu Cremer; girlfriend, Aillean Defontorum; grandmother, Christine (Tina) Saito (Dan Saito); grandfathers, Jerome Arakaki, Reinhold Cremer Sr.; numerous aunts, uncles, niece, nephews and cousins.
Christopher's Celebration of Life and the scattering of his ashes will be held on Sept. 13, 2015, at Kalapaki Beach Park at 12:30 p.m.
Arrangements were handled by Garden Island Mortuary, Ltd.
Juana Espino Domingo
Juana Espino Domingo of Kekaha, Kauai, passed away on Aug. 14, 2015, in Honolulu, Oahu, at the age of 83. Juana was born on May 12, 1932, in Kealia, Kauai. She was a receptionist/records clerk with Waimea Dispensary.
Juana is survived by her husband, Sylvester Domingo; sons, Sylvester (Donna) Domingo, Steven Domingo; daughters, Regina (Cornel) Manlic, Rowena Chong; three grandchildren, Jeremy Chong, Adam Manlic and AnaLisa (Todd) Yanagi and one great-grandchild, Leana U. Manlic Yanagi; brothers, Placido (Esther) Espino Jr., Raymond Espino Sr., Antone Espino; sisters, Mercedes (Andy) Gorospe, Julia McCullen, Alfonsa Maligro, Geraldine (Eliseo) Dureg; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Friends may visit the family on Aug. 31, 2015, at Saint Theresa's Catholic Church, Kekaha. Rosary at 8 a.m. followed by visitation at 8:30 a.m. and Mass to be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial at 12:30 p.m. at Kauai Memorial Gardens, Lihue.
The family suggests Aloha attire.
Shizuo Hashimoto
Shizuo Hashimoto of Kapaa passed away in Garden Isle Health Care on Aug. 23, 2015, at the age of 93. He was born in Honolulu, Oahu, on Aug. 6, 1922, retired as a real estate appraiser and was an active member of the Lions Club since 1950.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Gloria Hashimoto; one son, Daniel Hashimoto of Kapaa; two daughters, Pamela Daugherty of California and Cynthia Swain of Kapaa; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother, Edward Hashimoto; two sisters, Lillian Asano Kitagawa and Lynn Yoshie Anzai all of Oahu; numerous nieces and nephews.
Family will hold private services.
Kauai Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home assisted the Hashimoto family with arrangements.
Virginia Gorospe Dumot
Virginia Gorospe Dumot, of Lihue, Kauai, passed away on Aug. 20, 2015, at her home at the age of 70. She was born on May 5, 1945, in the Philippines. Virginia was a retired nurse at Samuel Mahelona Hospital.
Virginia is survived by her husband, Benjamin "Ben" Dumot; daughter; Maile Texeira; two sons, Ernesto Pasion, Carlito Pasion, Jr.; brothers; Dominador Gorospe, Nestor Gorospe and Narciso Gorospe, Jr.; sisters, Susan Brede and Shirley Gorospe; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends may visit with the family on Sept. 5, 2015, at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue from 8 to 9:45 a.m., where Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial to follow at Lihue Cemetery.
The Dumot family is being assisted by Borthwick/Kauai Mortuary.
Janis Sachiko Takenaka Yoshimori
Janis Sachiko Takenaka Yoshimori of Kapaa passed away at home on Aug. 16, 2015, at the age 65. She was born on July 18, 1950, in Lihue and was a travel agent with Aloha Kauai Travel.
She is survived by her husband, Warren Hidemi Yoshimori; mother, Gladys Takenaka of Kapaa; brothers, Glenn Takenaka of Lihue, Alan (Fran) Takenaka Sr. of Oahu, James Jr. of Kapaa; and numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may visit with the family for a Celebration of Life at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai on Sept. 5, 2015. Services will begin at 10 a.m.
The family suggests casual attire and flowers are welcomed.
Warren Hidemi Yoshimori
Warren Hidemi Yoshimori of Kapaa, Kauai, passed away at home on Aug. 20, 2015, at the age of 72. He was born on July 2, 1943, in Koloa and was a mason carpenter and maintenance engineer with the State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation.
He is survived by his brother Lloyd (Cheryl) Yoshimori; caregivers, nephew, Alan A. Takenaka Jr. and niece-in-law, Alison Lovell; numerous uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Janis Sachiko Takenaka Yoshimori; parents, Hideto Yoshimori and Sumiko Yoshimori; brother, Clyde (Gwendalyn) Yoshimori; and sister, Aileen Schecter.
Friends may visit with the family at the Garden Island Mortuary Chapel in Lawai on Sept. 5, 2015. Services will begin at 10 a.m.
Scattering of ashes will be at a later date.
Jackson Hamamura
Jackson "Jack" Yorio Hamamura of Kekaha passed away at Salem Hospital in Oregon on Aug. 10, 2015, at the age of 86. He was born on Sept. 5, 1928, in Koloa. He was a jack-of-all-trades, founder of Kauai Fire Protection and retired from the Hawaii Air National Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents Suketaro and Shizuno Hamamura; brothers Masamu, Noboru "Nobu" and Tadao "Tad" Hamamura; sisters Toiko and Sadako Hamamura.
Jack is survived by his wife, JoAnn Hamamura; son Carl DiPalma of Waipahu; daughters Michele Cacal of Kekaha, Leslie (Jeff) Boyd of Salem, Ore., and Jaeda (Curtis) Elvenia of Koloa; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; brothers Shigeto "Shige" Hamamura of Lihue, Bunto and Hiroake "Harry" Hamamura of Omao; sisters Harriet Iseri and Gladys Kobashigawa of Koloa; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Service and inurnment with military honors will begin at 10 a.m. on Sept. 5, 2015, at Kauai Veterans Cemetery in Hanapepe. Family suggests casual attire and invites you to stay for refreshments afterwards.
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THE LOSS OF A FAST CAR LEGEND
Matt Bell on 15th January 2021
These are words I didn't expect and certainly wished I'd never have to write, but it's with great sadness to announce that Ricky Parker-Morris passed away last week.
ALPINE AND LOTUS FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP
As part of a wider restructuring strategy, Renault is set to replace the Alpine A110 with an electric sports car co-developed with Lotus.
PORSCHE BOXSTER 25 REVEALED
2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the marque-saving Boxster and thus the Stuttgart outfit has introduced a new derivative; the Porsche Boxster 25.
TOYOTA GR SUPRA 2.0 LAUNCHED IN UK
Matt Bell on 7th January 2021
The new Toyota GR Supra 2.0 litre has launched in the UK with prices starting from £45,995 for the 254bhp four-cylinder sports car.
2021 KIA STINGER GT S PRICED FROM £42,595
The 2021 Kia Stinger GT S has been given a slight spruce up inside and out while maintaining its V6 engine and rear-wheel drive layout.
FAST CAR MAGAZINE ISSUE 428 OUT NOW!!!
Glenn Rowswell on 18th December 2020
The new issue of Fast Car magazine is out to buy now, but this month's issue comes with the bi-monthly Fast Car Audi magazine!
MANHART SUPRA GR 550 REVEALED
Matt Bell on 8th December 2020
After just half a year since it released the Manhart Supra GR 450, the German tuners are back with another, the Manhart Supra GR 550. And as the name suggests, it gets 550hp!
NARAN AUTOMOTIVE NARAN REVEALED WITH 1048BHP
Matt Bell on 30th November 2020
Before you say it, no, that headline isn't a typo. The Naran Automotive Naran is the actual name of this BMW M8-based supercar and just 49 of them will be built.
Glenn Rowswell on 20th November 2020
The new issue of Fast Car magazine is out to buy now, but this month's issue comes with the bi-monthly Fast Car Japanese magazine!
2022 SUBARU BRZ REVEALED
We've got our first official peak at the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Sadly it's not coming to the UK, but gives us a good ideas of what to expect when the 2022 Toyota GT86 arrives...
AUDI RS6 GTO CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF QUATTRO
Well, this sort of appeared out of the blue. Say hello to the Audi RS6 GTO. This is the work of 12 third-year apprentices and was built at Audi Sport's Neckarsulm factory.
800BHP HELLCRATE REDEYE ENGINE NOW AVAILABLE
Dodge has unveiled its latest creation available to purchase for engine swaps. This is the 800bhp Hellcrate Redeye engine and is yours for a cool $22,000.
NISSAN RE-LEAF: ASSAULT AND BATTERY
When the apocalypse comes and we're all scrabbling about through the scorched remains of the Earth, what do you reckon the kingpin survivors will be driving over the skeletons of the fallen? Land Rover Defenders, Toyota Hiluxes, rugged stuff like that? Nah, they'll be in electric Japanese hatchbacks...
LAMBORGHINI HURACÁN ENGINED 1100BHP ENGLER SUPERQUAD CAN GO 217 MPH!
Glenn Rowswell on 6th November 2020
One of the maddest new cars we've seen isn't actually a car at all. What you're looking at here, if you can believe it, is a quad bike. And it's quite possibly the most hilariously terrifying quad bike ever built...


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Alaska's Permanent Fund Investment Manager
A Pioneering Investment Model
Good Governance Is Good Business
History of the Alaska Permanent Fund
Evolution of the Corporation
Investing for Alaska
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Find out the answers to some frequently asked questions about the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation.
Why did Alaskans create the Fund?
What is the purpose of the Permanent Fund?
How does the Fund work?
How does the Fund grow?
How is the Fund invested?
How big is the Permanent Fund?
What happens to Fund income?
How is the Fund doing?
What is the difference between the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation and the Permanent Fund Dividend Division?
During construction of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in the 1970s, oil companies flooded state coffers with money paid for leases to explore and secure drilling rights. The Legislature spent all $900 million of that initial lease money within a few years. Alaskans realized that they were about to receive a great deal more money from oil when the pipeline was complete. They wished to better safeguard the robust income forthcoming from the pipeline, but the state constitution did not allow for dedicated funds. So Alaskans voted in 1976 to amend the constitution to put at least 25 percent of the oil money into a dedicated fund: the Permanent Fund. This would save money for future generations, which would no longer have oil as a source of income. In 1976, Governor Hammond proposed a constitutional amendment to create the Fund. The 9th Alaska Legislature modified the governor's legislation and placed it as a ballot proposition in the 1976 General Election. It passed by a margin of 75,588 to 38,518.
The state law establishing the Permanent Fund (AS 37.13) provides that it be managed and invested in a manner consistent with the following legislative findings:
The Fund should provide a means of conserving revenue from mineral resources to benefit all generations of Alaskans.
The Fund's goal should be to maintain safety of principal while maximizing total return.
The Fund should be used as a savings device managed to allow the maximum use of disposable income from the fund for the purposes designated by law.
The Fund is divided into two parts: Principal (nonspendable) and Earnings Reserve (spendable), both of which are invested using the same asset allocation. The Alaska Constitution articulates that the Principal shall only be used for income-producing investments. The Earnings Reserve account, established in Alaska Statutes, is available for appropriation.
The Fund has four sources of potential growth:
Royalties—the State Constitution directs that at least 25 percent of Alaska's mineral royalties (primarily oil royalties) be deposited into the Principal.
Un-Realized Capital Gains/Losses—gain (or loss) on assets from the time they are purchased until either the most current date.
Inflation Proofing—transfers from the earnings reserve account to the principal based on statutory calculation and legislative appropriation.
Special Legislative Appropriations
The Board's goal is to achieve an average annual real rate of return of five percent (5%) at risk levels broadly consistent with large public and private funds. A real rate of return is the annual percentage return realized on an investment, which is adjusted for changes in prices due to inflation or other external effects. In order to meet this goal, the Board sets an asset allocation that includes holdings across a broad range of investments. Information regarding the Fund's current investments can be found in the Investments section of the site.
The current value of the Permanent Fund can be found on this site's home page, where it is updated daily. The value can fluctuate up or down with market movements, and trends upward over time.
In 1998, the definition of "income" for accounting purposes was modified to take "unrealized gains and losses " into consideration; known a s "statutory net income," it is provided for in AS 37.13.140. Statutory net income excludes unrealized gains and losses; only realized gains are transferred to the ERA. Unrealized gains earned by Principal are accounted for as part of Principal until they are realized, and unrealized gains earned by Earnings Reserve Account (ERA) are accounted for as part of ERA.
The ERA is available for appropriation; decisions about uses of ERA are made each year by the people's elected representatives – the Alaska State Legislature and the governor. To date, the ERA has been used to:
Pay dividends to qualified applicants.
Inflation proof the Principal.
Make special appropriations to the Principal.
For operational costs, investment manager fees, and related state expenses.
The Fund is doing well, and over the years has paid out more in dividends than it has taken in from mineral deposits while maintaining a healthy balance. Current, detailed information on the Fund's performance by asset class and overall can be found in the Monthly Performance Reports and Annual Reports that are posted on the website.
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation was created to manage the investments of the Permanent Fund and is a quasi-independent state entity. APFC has one mission: to manage and invest the assets of the Permanent Fund and other funds designated by law.
The Permanent Fund Dividend Division is with the Department of Revenue and is responsible for implementing the Permanent Fund Dividend Program. Its mission is to administer the permanent fund dividend program assuring that all eligible Alaskans receive timely dividends; fraud is prosecuted; and all internal and external stakeholders are treated with respect. For more information on the Permanent Fund Dividend Division, please visit pfd.alaska.gov.
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BBB: Watch out for eBay purchase-protection scams
Randy Hutchinson
A young man in Wynne, Arkansas, wanted to buy a truck he found advertised for $3,500 on Craigslist. He phoned the number in the ad and got no answer, but later received a text message from the seller.
The seller said he was stationed on a military base in Tucson, Arizona, and that the truck could be transported to a military airport near Wynne and then delivered directly to the young man. He would have seven days to inspect and test drive the truck. If he wasn't happy with it, he could return it at the seller's expense.
The seller said the whole transaction would be handled through eBay's Vehicle Purchase Protection plan and that the $3,500 should be paid using seven eBay gift cards worth $500 each. Supposedly, eBay would not release the funds to the seller until the buyer was ready to consummate the transaction. The seller sent the young man a very official looking and detailed invoice with the eBay logo on it.
The young man's mother was ready to buy the gift cards and provide the numbers to eBay's "support department" as instructed on the invoice when she developed a nagging feeling that something just wasn't right. She called eBay and found out the whole deal was a scam. They didn't lose any money, but a St. Louis woman lost $4,700 in a similar scam.
The phony eBay invoice contained numerous grammatical errors, indicating the crooks were probably overseas.
On its website, eBay warns that its Vehicle Purchase Protection plan only covers certain vehicle transactions that originate and are completed on eBay. The FBI has also issued an alert about false claims regarding vehicle protection programs, citing eBay as an example.
It says the phony sellers often claim they're being deployed and have to sell the vehicle in a hurry. In a new twist, they even use a live-chat feature that makes the buyer think he's actually talking to someone at eBay.
The FBI says online automotive shoppers should be cautious of the following red flags that the deal may be a scam:
Sellers who want to move the transaction from one platform to another (for example, from Craigslist to eBay Motors).
Sellers who claim that a buyer protection program offered by a major Internet company covers a transaction conducted outside that company's site.
Sellers who push for speedy completion of the transaction and request payment via quick payment systems, like a wire transfer, reloadable debit card or gift card.
Sellers who refuse to meet in person, or refuse to allow the buyer to physically inspect the vehicle before the purchase.
Transactions in which the seller and vehicle are in different locations. Criminals often claim to have been transferred for work reasons, deployed by the military, or moved because of a family circumstance; and say they cannot take the vehicle with them.
Vehicles advertised at well below their market value. Remember, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
Randy Hutchinson is president and chief executive officer of the Better Business Bureau of the Mid-South.


Barcelona, Spain – Dec. 9, 2015 – Jennifer L. Wong, Chief Business Officer for the global media, technology, and women's lifestyle company PopSugar, has been named to the Board of Directors for Marfeel, a mobile ad technology provider that is revolutionizing the way publishers create, optimize, and monetize mobile websites. This appointment confirms a board member with publishing expertise to Marfeel, whose innovative user experience and ad technology has helped many publisher clients enhance their mobile presence and monetization results, including PopSugar.
As CBO for PopSugar Media and ShopStyle.com (the publisher's fashion search and shopping site), Wong leads business operations, business development, and growth strategy across all content and commerce platforms. Previously Wong served as senior vice president/general manager for AOL Media Lifestyle, as well as global head of business operations and head of operations for AOL Media. Her earlier experience includes a role as Associate Partner, Media and Entertainment Practice for McKinsey & Company. Wong holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MS in Engineering Economic Systems and Operations Research from Stanford University, and a BS in Applied Mathematics from Yale University.
Marfeel is an ad tech platform that revolutionizes the way publishers create, optimize and monetize mobile websites. Marfeel's proprietary technology analyzes publishers' unique audience—user habits, behavior and usage patterns—and dynamically adjusts the mobile site layout to maximize readership, engagement, page views, loading time, and ultimately ad revenue. Marfeel's exclusive partnerships with over 20,000 global ad networks and exchanges ensures top-paying ads from premium advertisers. Marfeel's mobile website conversion and monetization solution has been recognized by Google, forming a strategic partnership with the search engine. Selected Marfeel customers include: MensHealth (FR), National Geographic (FR), Dennis Publishing (US/UK), Elle (MX), ABC (US) and PopSugar (US). Marfeel is backed by strategic investors Nauta Capital, BDMI and Elaia Partners.
To learn more about Marfeel, please visit www.marfeel.com.
POPSUGAR Inc. is a global media and technology company that is parent to digital shopping platform ShopStyle, lifestyle media publisher POPSUGAR and monthly subscription box POPSUGAR Must Have. Together, the brands attract 85 million visitors worldwide, with each brand being a leader in its space. POPSUGAR is the #1 millennial lifestyle brand, delivering inspiring, informative and entertaining content in multi-platforms across entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, food and parenting. ShopStyle allows its 18 million monthly shoppers from 175 countries to shop from 20M products from 1,400 retailers across apparel, accessories, beauty, home furnishings, kids items and more. It drives $1 billion in gross sales to its partners, which include some of the world's biggest and most reputable brands and retailers.
POPSUGAR Inc. operates internationally in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK, with offices in San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and London. The company is privately held and funded by Sequoia Capital and IVP.


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Q: Gif not sending in facebook messenger Bot Hi I am trying to send a gif in FB messenger. My code is as below
        function sendGif(sender) {
            let messageData = {
                "attachment": {
                    "type": "image",
                    "payload": {
                        "url": "http://giphy.com/gifs/tom-cruise-risky-business-movie-3jzoNumaV4o80",
                    }
                }
            }
            request({
                url: 'https://graph.facebook.com/v2.6/me/messages',
                qs: {access_token:token},
                method: 'POST',
                json: {
                    recipient: {id:sender},
                    message: messageData,
                }
            }, function(error, response, body) {
                if (error) {
                    console.log('Error sending messages: ', error)
                } else if (response.body.error) {
                    console.log('Error: ', response.body.error)
                }
            })
        }

However, Im getting this error which is telling me that the file I am trying to attach is now allowed and to have a different format
2017-01-25T13:27:53.586498+00:00 app[web.1]: Error:  { message: '(#546) The type of file you\'re trying to attach isn\'t allowed. Please try again with a different format.',
2017-01-25T13:27:53.586508+00:00 app[web.1]:   type: 'OAuthException',
2017-01-25T13:27:53.586509+00:00 app[web.1]:   code: 546,
2017-01-25T13:27:53.586510+00:00 app[web.1]:   error_subcode: 1545026,
2017-01-25T13:27:53.586511+00:00 app[web.1]:   fbtrace_id: 'BN+U/mDnnMi' }

What am i doing wrong?

A: You are trying to send a .html file, not a gif.
The URL for gif is:
https://media.giphy.com/media/3jzoNumaV4o80/giphy.gif

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With many organisations adopting strategic objectives to rapidly grow their health and safety culture, Bilal felt motivated to enter the health and safety sector. From here, he entered into a 'never-ending learning process' to enhance his professional development including studying the NEBOSH International Diploma course with TWI Middle East.
Bilal said that the NEBOSH Diploma has 'significantly enhanced' his skills in terms of competencies to understand health and safety management and its implementation in an actual workplace. He explained that the classroom studies for the diploma has made a real impact on his view of health and safety procedure and has upgraded his knowledge and vision significantly.
While the course was of benefit to Bilal's career, it has also proven beneficial for his employer, who is now more confident in his capabilities as a health and safety manager. The diploma has also allowed Bilal to learn from past mistakes on his project site and led his employer to review the existing work procedures and patterns. He added that the training has helped his employer in 'reducing the cost of health and safety management' as well as affording 'better compliance of regional and federal regulations.' These benefits have surely made the support form Bilal's employer worthwhile, as well as improving his own confidence in the workplace.


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VIETNAM: Face-booker arrested for calling for the right to refuse Chinese vaccine and
VietCatholic Network 12/08/2021
My Tho City: Tran Hoang Huan, a 33 year old Catholic Face-booker was arrested by Tien Giang province's authorities on August 10, 2021 for "production, possession, dissemination of anti-government documents" pursuant to Article 117 of Vietnam Criminal Code.
From his Facebook page "Huan Tran", Huan published numerous articles, expressing his view on how poorly the government has been handling the COVID pandemic, calling for the people's right to refuse Chinese vaccines, and challenging the government to forgive utilities fee during the 3 months of July, August, and September when many cities in Vietnam under lockdown due to COVID.
Due to a heavy censorship from the government, an increasingly large number of Vietnamese citizens, many of whom are young and educated, has been taking alternative platforms to voice their opinions on sensitive issues. Facebook is one of their favorites. However, they are constantly being monitored and harassed by a group of government agents known as "internet trolls" -a carbon copy of the China 's 50 Cent Army- which Vietnamese netizens often referred to as "red bull" for the group's sole purpose is to attack and silence those who are having opposite views with the authorities. Thanks to the effort of this group, many dissidents in Vietnam had to flee Vietnam to seek asylum in the West. Others had been tried and jailed for their political an s social views. Among them were father Nguyen Van Ly, a Catholic priest and winner of 2002 Vietnam Human Rights Award, Rev. Nguyen Hong Quang, Minister of the Vietnam Mennonite Church, Nguyen Bac Truyen, a Hoa Hao Buddhist and human rights defender, according to the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. An email has recently been widely on social media to advocate for the release of more than 260 prisoners of conscience who are being held under extreme condition for variety of charges, ranging from "spreading anti - government agendas or working to overthrow the regime, to abusing human rights or illegal religious activities". This letter accused Vietnam authorities of denying access to defenders' right to due process, especially right to a legal counsel from the beginning of their case, and challenged the legal ground of the offenses.


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In 1923, the Wake Forest football team defeated rival Trinity (later renamed Duke University). In the following issue of the school newspaper, the editor of the paper, Mayon Parker (1924 Wake Forest graduate), first referred to the team as "Demon Deacons," in recognition of what he called their "devilish" play and fighting spirit. Henry Belk, Wake Forest's news director, and Garrity liked the title and used it often, so the popularity of the term grew.
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There's an old Paper Lace song from the '70s called "The Night Chicago Died." It refers to the "east side" of Chicago. Except. There IS no East Side of Chicago. The East Side of Chicago is called Lake Michigan. There's a North Side, a South Side, a Northwest Side and a West Side, but no "East Side." Full stop. Always enjoyed that song, but it always caused a snicker when, as kids, we would play (or sing) the song.
The same is true for all fiction: novels, short stories, television scripts and series. Nothing takes you out of a story faster than screwing up the setting. Conversely, nothing grounds fiction better than a sense of authenticity. And nothing provides authenticity better than knowing whereof and who-of and how-of you speak.
In writing The Apothecary's Curse, I took great pains to research every assertion, setting, and, yes, even, word I used. Was the word "hooligan" in common use in 1837 London? What did an apothecary do in London? What was King James's VI take on the supernatural back at the very end of the sixteenth century?
There's a pivotal scene in The Apothecary's Curse where my main character has a motorcycle accident north of Chicago along the Lake Michigan coast. People who do not live in Chicago (or perhaps some that do) are often unaware that to the far north of the City, along the lake, the terrain is far from the flatland with which Chicago is often associated. There are high bluffs, deep ravines, plunging eighty, one hundred, even one hundred fifty feet to the rocky shore. Who'd have thought?
I used the idea because I knew people would find it strange, and maybe a bit fantastical (after all The Apothecary's Curse is a fantasy), but before I put a number on the height of the cliff, I researched everything I knew (and didn't know about the shoreline and the quite mystical ravines that line the shore from Wilmette to the Wisconsin border).
Although I know the Chicago setting quite well, and felt comfortable playing with it, the same is not true of the early Victorian setting of 1837-1842 London. I chose Smithfield Market as the location for Gaelan Erceldoune's Apothecary Shop for some very specific reasons. Smithfield is a place where the immortal Gaelan could be more or less anonymous. Having moved locations after ten years in the posher environs of Hay Hill, he needs to reboot his life, and Smithfield is perfect. He's also needed there. Few physicians (mostly gentlemen) would dare not dirty their hands in the "vile zoology" that is Smithfield (and by the way, that is exactly how accounts for the time describe place, so I copped the description and put into the story).
Also, Gaelan's heritage comes into play here (although not so much in Apothecary's Curse as it will in the second book, which looks back on when Gaelan first moved to Smithfield in 1826 (11 years before events in The Apothecary's Curse). My research uncovered the fact that William Wallace (AKA, The Wallace, a Scottish hero) was executed in Smithfield, perhaps even right on the very same corner that Gaelan's shop sits. Hmm. So the locale was very carefully chosen.
William Wallace was a contemporary and confederate of Lord Thomas Learmont de Ercildoune, Gaelan's ancestor–a figure that is steeped in supernatural legend, but who also existed in medieval Scotland! History, meet mythology, meet fantasy!
So, by placing the fantasy in a real location with a real history related to the ancestor of a historical figure, I hope that grounds the story in history as well as the legend that so pervades the story.
I also underlaid the story with real people in cameos who lived during the times in which the story takes place (or in its back story): Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and his medical mentor Joseph Bell (who is related to Gaelan's frenemy Simon Bell), Sir Isaac Newton, Paracelsus (though only indirectly). There is also a scene midway through the novel in which I wanted to trigger an argument between Gaelan (who's always up for a good verbal row) and Simon's cousin Dr. James Bell.
I had a particular date in 1842 in mind, so I scoured the London Times from July 1842 and came up with the perfect news item: an assassination attempt on Queen Victoria by a mentally and physically disabled, shunned little man. Gaelan, of course, would side with the disabled man, who, after all shot paper "bullets" at the queen.
All of this is to say that no matter whether you're writing historical fiction (for which accuracy is an imperative when dealing in the "actual" factual world) or speculative fiction, everything has to make sense (at least within the world you've built. And if the world you've built is fantastical, but set (even partially) in the real world, attention to detail, gentle use of tropes, diction, setting–and fact, can give your fantastical creation an air of authenticity.
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Michael Brun's New Music Will Make You Forget The Negative Things You've Heard About Haiti
Isis Briones Contributor
Michael Brun poses in a Haitian tap-tap.
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"Bayo" is what Haitian born artist Michael Brun's new music is all about. In Haitian Creole, the term is associated with generosity and a responsibility the country's contemporary musicians have to give back and represent their culture on a global level.
With his latest music video drop last Friday of the same title as his musical concept, that's exactly what the 25-year-old rising star is on his way to do. He's switching gears from his EDM background and is focusing on tracks he has a greater personal connection to. Through his music, he hopes to combat all the consistent negative misrepresentation of his native country and it's safe to say, Brun is off to an impressive start.
From the colorful dancing to the infectious melodies influenced by Haiti's traditional Rara music, you'll instantly be hooked on the video's visuals and unique sound. Brun also collaborated with Haitian pop star J. Perry along with the king of Haitian hip-hop Baky, and rapper Strong G who came through with strong verses in Haitian Creole.
It's his specialty to bring all kinds of people together, which made him the perfect first non-jazz performer to close out this year's 12th annual Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival, also known as PAPJAZZ. Right before his set last month, we chatted with Brun about the inspiration that resulted in his one-of-a-kind sound and what we can expect from him next.
Isis Briones: How does it feel to be back in Haiti performing at PAPJAZZ?
Michael Brun: "It's actually my first time taking part in it and I'm so excited. My family and girlfriend are here with me, and I'm super happy to be back home."
IB: Of course, this is where it all started, right? What led you to take inspiration from your background?
MB: "I've been working for about a year and a half, almost two years on my new album. It's an all-encompassing project that shows music and visuals that come from the same place. It's Haitian music as a base, but it's in combination with electronic music, pop, and more — all of that with a Michael Brun twist."
IB: Can you elaborate on what Haitian influences will be incorporated in your upcoming tracks?
MB: "I would say a lot of the sounds that I'm working with now were things that I grew up hearing. Some of that was Rara music, which is parade type tunes based on drums, horns, and a lot of people with high energy. That was a big part of my life as a kid every Sunday and it was awesome. My dad had a band, too, and my mom played the piano. It was a natural progression of everything I was hearing internationally and the local classics I was around, all I ever wanted to do was mix the two together."
IB: Got it, so you always wanted to be a musician?
MB: "Kind of. I always really liked it. First, I was a fan and as a producer, it was a hobby. I never really approached music as a job because I wanted to be a doctor since I was a little kid. I hoped to be a pediatrician. Music was something I enjoyed a lot, but I didn't start making it until I was around 14 or 15.
Then I went to college and had a few songs that started picking up online, which set off this whole Pandora's box of really amazing things that came up. As I was working with more music, I was reaching the same people I wanted to reach through medicine on a larger scale. I felt the core thing about being a doctor that I always gravitated towards was to help people and give back what I received in my life. Music let me do that. I could see all these different opportunities come up where I could use things what I learned from my family and growing up here."
IB: Who would you say have been your biggest musical influences?
MB: I would say, people that influenced this upcoming album is a combination of classic 70's and 80's Haitian artists. What I did was use a bit of what they had in mind of taking local sounds and merging them with influential international genres of their time like rock. For me, electronic and hip-hop are big right now. On one end, it's learning from great artists in the past along with modern stars who are transforming the industry.
I'm also a fan of the development of Latin music. To hear a Spanish song on the radio in the U.S. that's kept as is, I think that's a testament of how the world has evolved. I've been working with Maxwell, so that's a cool collaboration because we've known each other for a while and we've worked on a few projects together before. There's more, too, because I'm in the process of finishing some things up. I can say that I'm teaming up with some Latin and Afrobeat artists, too. The sound is really exciting for me, some of these musicians are are accomplished in their own right, so I think it's interesting for them to come into this new world of Haitian music. It seems like it's kind of getting them out of their comfort zones as well, but in a really good way."
Michael Brun on set of his music video "Bayo."
IB: Since you're so comfortable experimenting with different genres, were you intimated at all being a non-jazz musician performing at a jazz festival?
MB: "I've always loved jazz. Those are the chords and progressions that make you aware of music. There are so many different forms and ways to express it though and that's the point of view I'm taking with my set. I believe the music I'm working on is truly a combination of many different genres and that's what I want to do with all my performances."
IB: What's one message you hope people will take away from your work?
MB: "My music is about working hard and putting the best possible sounds out. That's something I heard my whole life from my family. They've been a huge support system for me. Even if I failed, my parents taught me everything happens for a reason and what matters is what I learn from it. You learn from experience and if you do your best, you won't live with regret.
There's so much beauty and potential in Haiti that has been around since the foundation of the country, but it's really coming back in the youth today. I see so many artists and business owners thinking outside of the box to tackle problems that have been present for many years along with making the country a better place. You only get to that by giving it your all."
IB: Now that you found your inspiration, released your newfound sound, what's next?
MB: "I'm planning a U.S. tour that we're going to be doing in the next few months. It's going to be in a few cities I'm excited to go back to. We just did this New York show in the Music Hall of Williamsburg that sold out. The album is going to be called Bayo and all of the tracks are going to be coming out as singles, but they're interconnected, so the shows as well is going to be the same concept.
These shows are going to be exciting because it's going to be a block party feel. I guess a big part of it is the Haitian street sound mixed with something that you would find at something like Diplo's Mad Decent show. It's going to have a unique flavor and I can't wait for people to experience it."
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Information of MES's Press-service (video)
Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues to fulfill its responsibilities, including the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergency situations.
Thus, over the past day, according to the calls received by the "112" hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, rescue operations were carried out by the relevant agencies of the Ministry on 11 fire accidents, 5 cases of helplessness and 1 traffic accident. As a result of the taken quick and urgent measures, the fires were extinguished operatively and people's lives were saved.
In total, over the past day, 6 people were rescued and during the rescue operations, the bodies of 3 people were found and handed over to the authorities by MES forces.
Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Azerbaijan continues to fulfill its responsibilities, including the protection of the population and territories from natural and man-made emergency situations. ...
Information of MES's Press-service (video, photo)
The "112" hotline of the Ministry of Emergency Situations received information about the detection of ammunition in Ahmedli settlement, Khatai district, Baku city. ...
MES will hold a training at the "28 May" metro station
Today, at around 01:00 PM, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and "Baku Metropolitan" CJSC will hold a joint tactical training on "Organization of activities during emergencies that may occur in Baku Metropolitan" at "28 May" metro station. ...