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The Importance of Immigrants
Immigrants make up a large share of the American workforce. They account for more than two-fifths of the agricultural workforce, one-quarter of computer scientists, and over four million workers in social assistance. Immigrants are an integral part of diverse communities and make significant contributions. The United States is a richly diverse nation, and immigrants are a crucial part of the fabric. Regardless of their immigration status, immigrant children and adults contribute more to society than they consume.
The reasons for migrants vary. Some are seeking better living conditions, while others are looking for a new home or a new educational opportunity. In any case, migrants deserve to be treated with respect. They often leave their countries because they want to make a new life for themselves, or they want to see a new culture. In either case, their stories are compelling, and we need to acknowledge them. We should also acknowledge that immigrants are unique individuals, and we should not denigrate their experience.
Children of immigrants have unique challenges and experiences that require them to adapt. Children of immigrants often live with a single parent or with a distant relative. Children of immigrants may also be living apart from their parents or siblings. For example, a study found that twenty-one percent of Mexican children living in the United States live with only one parent. In some cases, children may be separated from one parent because their parents have fled Mexico. In other cases, children may be living with a parent who is not a citizen of their country.
The percentage of immigrants in the United States varies by state. As a whole, immigrants are less educated than native-born citizens. In 2018, immigrants were more than three times more likely to have not finished high school than native-born Americans. On the other hand, they were almost as likely to have a bachelor's degree, as were American-born citizens. While these differences are small, they illustrate the diversity of America's immigrant population.
Asylum-seekers often come to the United States from countries where conditions are dangerous. These individuals are often escaping violence against women and children, or forced recruitment by gangs. While crossing an international border to seek asylum is not illegal, it is important to note that immigrants do not have to apply for a visa beforehand. They are also eligible for federal settlement assistance. While the immigration system can be complex, immigrants are allowed to live in the United States and pursue their goals.
The issue of the definition of 'immigrant' is complicated by the lack of consistency in public debates. There are multiple definitions of migrant, and public debates may draw from different definitions. For example, discussions of immigrants' fiscal impact may focus on those who settle in the UK permanently, while a separate debate may focus on those who come to stay for a few months. By contrast, LTIM's statistics on the number of migrants use the UN/ONS definition, which includes those arriving for a year or less and who are unlikely to draw a pension.


Eating at Casa Juan De los Ahumados is an experience that unites terraces, gardens, good food and excellent service.
Throughout the year, we offer different Gastronomic Days: German, Vegetarian, etc, as well as different promotions and offers.
We are always there to serve you from Wednesday to Sunday (Monday and Tuesday closed) from 12:30 a.m. to 20:30 p.m.
Enjoy our German cuisine and vegetarian dishes. With the best fruits and vegetables of the island of Tenerife!
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EUGENE, Ore. (AP) A light cool-down jog, maybe a quick ice bath for her legs and then a call to her grandmother in Mississippi.
That's pretty much the extent of Tori Bowie's celebration plans after winning the 100-meter title at the U.S. championships on Friday night.
She needs all the rest she can get since the first round of the 200-meter race begins Saturday.
One title is nice. Two would be even better.
Legs willing, of course. She's still debating whether or not to even run.
Same with men's 100-meter winner, Tyson Gay. He's entered in the 200, but if he feels the slightest bit of weariness, he's not going to risk it.
''My body feels good. Just a little fatigued,'' Gay said.
No surprise, since it pretty much took everything Gay had to hold off the kid in the lane next to him. Gay trailed moments into the race only to zoom past Baylor standout Trayvon Bromell for the win on a scorching evening.
Gatlin will be in the field for the 200.
In the women's 100, Bowie started off slow but quickly gained ground on leader English Gardner, taking the crown in 10.81. Oregon star Jasmine Todd wound up third. Carmelita Jeter, who's working her way back from a quadriceps injury, was seventh.
Following the race, Bowie couldn't wait to call her grandmother, who played a big role in her life.
''She always told me I could do whatever I set my mind to,'' Bowie said.
Bromell has quite a medical history. He broke one of his knees goofing around with a friend in eighth grade. Broke the other in ninth grade playing basketball. Then, in 10th grade, he fractured his hip while running the 100.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Kara Winger won the javelin Friday after watching her husband, Russ, finish second in the discus the day before. ''I was so proud of Russ,'' she said.
HARDEE PERFORMANCE: Trey Hardee ran away with the decathlon title, especially with Ashton Eaton sitting the event out since he had an automatic bye to worlds. Hardee finished with 8,725 points, 461 more than Jeremy Taiwo. ''I'm like a fine wine. I get better with age,'' the 31-year-old Hardee said.


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University of NottinghamNewsPress releases2015NovemberTop priorities named in hearing loss research
Top priorities named in hearing loss research
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Experts have published a list of the most urgent priorities for researching a debilitating condition that affects more than 10 million people in the UK.
Published in The Lancet, the top 10 research priorities for tackling mild to moderate hearing loss aims to re-focus future studies on areas which could potentially have the greatest impact in furthering understanding of the condition and developing successful new treatments.
Lead author Dr Helen Henshaw, a University of Nottingham academic based at the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit, said: "Hearing loss can have a profound impact on people's ability to maintain relationships, lead a normal life and go out to work.
"With such a huge proportion of the population affected by this condition, it is vital that hearing research funding is prioritised for the questions which are most important to them."
Despite being one of the six health priority areas for the NIHR, significantly less is spent on hearing research – just £47 per one lost year of healthy life compared to other priority conditions such as sight loss (£99) and diabetes (£399).
Currently, evidence which underpins clinical practice is typically provided by researchers in universities that are far-removed from frontline clinical services and which often does not take into account the views and experiences of key stakeholders.
The list of Top 10 hearing loss priorities were identified by an innovative partnership coordinated by the NIHR Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit and guided by the James Lind Alliance, which brings together patients, carers and clinicians to identify the unanswered questions about the effects of treatments that they agree are the most important.
It canvassed the views of more than 460 people with either direct or indirect experience of mild to moderate hearing loss, on what they believed were the most significant treatment uncertainties before asking them to rank the importance of more than 80 research questions connected to these areas on a scale of importance. The top 30 ranked questions were then taken forward to a final prioritisation workshop, which then narrowed these down to the final top 10 based on consensus from a group of patients, family, friends and clinicians.
Dissemination of the top questions
The final top 10 includes questions about the prevention (or cure), diagnosis and treatment, with the majority of treatment questions concerned with aspects of hearing aid provision.
All of the uncertainties identified by the James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership, including the top 10, will be uploaded to the Database of Uncertainties About the Effects of Treatments to be made widely to the public, the research community, research commissioners and research funders.
The project was supported by funding awarded by the Nottingham University Hospitals Charity and the National Institute for Health Research Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit
A full copy of the paper can be viewed on The Lancet website.
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Notes to editors: The University of Nottingham has 43,000 students and is 'the nearest Britain has to a truly global university, with a "distinct" approach to internationalisation, which rests on those full-scale campuses in China and Malaysia, as well as a large presence in its home city.' (Times Good University Guide 2016). It is also one of the most popular universities in the UK among graduate employers and the winner of 'Research Project of the Year' at the Times Higher Education Awards 2014. It is ranked in the world's top 75 by the QS World University Rankings 2015/16, and 8th in the UK by research power according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014. It has been voted the world's greenest campus for three years running, according to Greenmetrics Ranking of World Universities.
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The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) is funded by the Department of Health to improve the health and wealth of the nation through research. Since its establishment in April 2006, the NIHR has transformed research in the NHS. It has increased the volume of applied health research for the benefit of patients and the public, driven faster translation of basic science discoveries into tangible benefits for patients and the economy, and developed and supported the people who conduct and contribute to applied health research. The NIHR plays a key role in the Government's strategy for economic growth, attracting investment by the life-sciences industries through its world-class infrastructure for health research. Together, the NIHR people, programmes, centres of excellence and systems represent the most integrated health research system in the world. For further information, visit the NIHR website (www.nihr.ac.uk).
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Hearing Biomedical Research Unit is a partnership between University of Nottingham, Nottingham University Hospitals Trust and Medical Research Council Institute of Hearing Research.
More information is available from Dr Melanie Ferguson in the School of Medicine, University of Nottingham on +44 (0)115 823 2619, melanie.ferguson@nottingham.ac.uk
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International award for hearing loss 'brain training' research paper
New free online service to help people use hearing aids
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Q: how to import segmentation-models with tensorflow keras? getting ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'keras.legacy' I tried to install segmentation-models using.
!pip install -U segmentation-models==0.2.1

import tensorflow as tf
import tensorflow.keras as keras
print(tf.__version__)
print(keras.__version__)

Output:
2.4.1
2.4.0

# Tried for import
import segmentation_models as sm

Resulted in error: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'keras.legacy'
Following is the stack trace

stack Trace:
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ModuleNotFoundError                       Traceback (most recent call last)

<ipython-input-16-7b5049dd4be0> in <module>()
----> 1 import segmentation_models as sm

6 frames

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/__init__.py in <module>()
      4
      5 from .unet import Unet
----> 6 from .fpn import FPN
      7 from .linknet import Linknet
      8 from .pspnet import PSPNet

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/fpn/__init__.py in <module>()
----> 1 from .model import FPN
      2

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/fpn/model.py in <module>()
----> 1 from .builder import build_fpn
      2 from ..backbones import get_backbone, get_feature_layers
      3 from ..utils import freeze_model
      4 from ..utils import legacy_support
      5

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/fpn/builder.py in <module>()
      6 from keras.models import Model
      7
----> 8 from .blocks import pyramid_block
      9 from ..common import ResizeImage
     10 from ..common import Conv2DBlock

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/fpn/blocks.py in <module>()
      1 from keras.layers import Add
      2
----> 3 from ..common import Conv2DBlock
      4 from ..common import ResizeImage
      5 from ..utils import to_tuple

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/common/__init__.py in <module>()
      1 from .blocks import Conv2DBlock
----> 2 from .layers import ResizeImage

/usr/local/lib/python3.7/dist-packages/segmentation_models/common/layers.py in <module>()
      2 from keras.engine import InputSpec
      3 from keras.utils import conv_utils
----> 4 from keras.legacy import interfaces
      5 from keras.utils.generic_utils import get_custom_objects
      6

ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'keras.legacy'

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Solution Tried:
To downgrade both tensorflow and keras to
!pip install tensorflow==2.2.0
!pip install keras==2.3.1

But it is creating conflict between the tensorflow.keras and keras.
Is there any way to work this using tensorflow.keras?

A: As of now the following approach is working.
Do not try with specific version of segmentation_models module.
#install this way
!pip3 install tensorflow==2.2
!pip3 install keras==2.3.1
!pip3 install -U segmentation-models

import tensorflow as tf
import tensorflow.keras as keras
import segmentation_models as sm

Now segmentation_models imported successfully.

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Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Glacier Bay(Cruising), College Fjord(Cruising), Whittier (Anchorage)
Day 1 : Vancouver
In Vancouver, you're never out of sight of towering peaks--or of the sea. It is a prosperous city adorned with flowers lining the streets and lush greenery like Stanley Park. Museums offer fine collections of the dramatic Northwest native arts. Vancouver's Chinatown is the second-largest in the world. The waterfront Gastown district recalls the city's colorful past as a premier Pacific port since the days of the Clipper ships.
Day 3 : Ketchikan
Ketchikan is the salmon capital of the world. The canneries are busy, and the stream below Creek Street's rustic boardwalk bustles with life. Visit the ancient grove of Totem Bight, the largest collection of authentic totem poles anywhere. Make a flight to nearby Misty Fjords--a breathtaking vista of Alaska's unspoiled wilderness and America's newest national monument, or, try a little salmon fishing.
Day 4 : Juneau
Alaska's capital can't be reached by road. You fly or sail here to enjoy its greeting of dockside flags and flowers. It is surprisingly urban and cultured for being so remote. Visit the museum for insights into Inuit culture and crafts. Drive up to Mendenhall, the only glacier inside city limits! Or get an aerial view from a helicopter. Fish for silver salmon, or just enjoy some off the grill--then kick back at the Red Dog Saloon.
Day 5 : Skagway
Skagway was born during the great Alaska gold rush. Those were the days when Skagway had 80 saloons and was known as "the roughest town on earth." The city's rip-roaring past will come alive when you walk down Broadway, a main street so authentic it is part of the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park! Special shore excursions explore Skagway's fascinating history. Take a train up to White Pass and follow the old path to gold and glory in the Yukon, or take a scenic flight to view the amazing wonders of Glacier Bay National Park.
Day 6 : Glacier Bay(Cruising)
Preserved as a National Monument, Glacier Bay is an extraordinary collection of glaciers in a contained region. Only two ships per day are permitted to enter the bay during the summer months, when whales come here to feed. The ice in Glacier Bay fell as snow, hundreds of years ago, on the icefields in the mountains above. Compressed by its own tremendous weight, it slowly flows through valleys to the sea, where in some cases, it breaks off in great chunks called calves, to float free as icebergs and "bergy bits."
Day 7 : College Fjord(Cruising)
A short distance from Columbia Glacier is spectacular College Fjord with its breathtaking alpine setting. Here you'll encounter many glaciers, each one named for an Ivy League college supporting the 1899 Harriman expedition.
Day 8 : Whittier (Anchorage)
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The town of Whittier is located in the middle of southern Alaska at the top of Passage Canal. The town of Whittier is well known for being ice free year round, marine activities, and port for South-central Alaska. The town is located on a fan-shaped delta that is surrounded by Whittier Creek and a mountain ridge on the eastside. Its shape was derived by the Learnard Glacier, Shakespeare Glacier, and creeks traveling from Portage Pass.


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See below for complete list of Toy Fox Terrier characteristics!
The Toy Fox Terrier (TFT) was developed in the United States, making him one of only a few breeds that are truly "All American." He was created from small Smooth Fox Terriers bred with several toy breeds — including Chihuahuas and Manchester Terriers — to set breed size. He's a true terrier, with fire, heart and spirit to go out in the field hunting squirrel, and a true toy dog, a diminutive, loving companion who will curl up on the sofa and watch TV with his people.
Toy Fox Terriers are highly intelligent. They housetrain easily as puppies and their small size makes them suited to using a canine litter box or housetraining pad. Obedience and other canine activities come easily to them as well, perhaps a vestige of their heritage. TFTs did acrobatics, walked tightropes and performed other circus dog tricks in the small dog and pony shows that once traveled the country. Today, they are shown in conformation and do quite well in obedience and agility trials, rally, and flyball.
A hardy breed, Toy Fox Terriers can be expected to live into their teens, remaining active into old age.
Toy Fox Terriers are extremely loyal to and protective of their family. They make excellent watchdogs with a large bark that belies their size. They are persistent in their protection efforts, making smart burglars decide to take on a less noisy target.
This dog bonds tightly with his family and demands to be included in all activities. Sometimes you might question whether the Toy Fox Terrier considers himself a dog. He has abundant energy and is eager to please, but has a mind of his own that makes him insist on rights and privileges given to other family members, such as sleeping on the bed.
His intense loyalty to his family can make him aloof with strangers, but socialization and training to accept strangers should help your dog to realize there is no danger from visitors you allow in your home.
The Toy Fox Terrier until recently had been only a recognized breed in the United Kennel Club (UKC), but the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) have now granted registration and full show status to the breed. This will give the TFT many more opportunities to gain fans and admirers for his lively disposition, loyalty, spirit, and intelligence, not to mention his sleek good looks. People who have been owned by this breed feel that their family is not complete without one around.
The Toy Fox Terrier is not a suitable companion for all children. While a sturdy little dog, they cannot tolerate excessive rough handling, especially as they are prone to broken legs.
Terrier instinct may cause it to chase small animals, and thereby will need close supervision if outdoors off-leash with out a fence. Your dog should never be off-leash in an area where you cannot contain him should the need arise.
Being terriers they may not do well with smaller pets in the household such as hamsters, mice and gerbils.
They are a small dog but do not realize this; they sometimes challenge other dogs much larger than themselves. Supervised interaction with larger dogs is advisable.
Beneath the cute exterior of your TFT puppy can reside the heart of a tyrant. Be sure to train your puppy early to be a responsible and well-behaved member of your family.
Most Toy Fox Terriers would prefer to share your bed with you. However, jumping from such heights, especially when a puppy, can cause broken bones. Teaching your TFT to sleep in his own bed on the floor is a safer route.
Terrier breeds have been documented in England as far back as the 1500s. One of those breeds was the Smooth Fox Terrier, developed to rout foxes from their dens during the hunt.
The Smooth Fox Terrier had always been widely divergent in size, with some dogs weighing about 20 pounds while others were as small as 7 pounds. These runts were often more prized than the larger dogs as they seemed to be feistier and more willing to jump into the fray whether it be ratting, hunting other game or defending the homestead.
The United Kennel Club began to register Smooth Fox Terriers in 1912. The smaller dogs were registered along with the larger ones as Smooth Fox Terriers. In the mid- 1920s, fanciers of the smaller dogs petitioned the UKC to make the smaller dogs a separate breed, which was finally accomplished in 1936. The breed was registered as the Toy Fox Terrier. The TFT was granted American Kennel Club recognition in 2003.
For many years there was a debate among breeders regarding size, some wanted a larger dog; others wanted the dog to remain a toy. Some fanciers introduced Toy Manchester and Chihuahua blood into the breed to help fix the size.
This move upset other breeders who did not want the contamination of other breeds in the gene pool. The UKC agreed that the dog should remain a toy and that other breeds should not be introduced into the gene pool. The Toy Fox Terrier stud book was closed by the UKC on August 31, 1960 so no more crossing of breeds could be done.
The AKC standard defines size by height. Height should be between 8.5 to 11.5 inches with 9 to 11 inches preferred. Weight ranges from about 3.5 to 7 pounds.
Loyal, protective, and smart, the TFT loves his people and wants to be involved in everything they do. He's a superb watchdog and will alert you to the approach of guests and strangers, as well as to all the goings-on in the neighborhood. Personalities vary, ranging from couch potato to live wire.
As with every dog, the TFT needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they're young. Socialization helps ensure that your TFT puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog.
Toy Fox Terriers are generally healthy, but like all breeds, they're prone to certain health conditions. Not all TFTs will get any or all of these diseases, but it's important to be aware of them if you're considering this breed.
If you're buying a puppy, find a good breeder who will show you health clearances for both your puppy's parents. Health clearances prove that a dog has been tested for and cleared of a particular condition. In TFTs, you should expect to see health clearances from the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) for hip dysplasia (with a score of fair or better), elbow dysplasia, hypothyroidism, and von Willebrand's disease; from Auburn University for thrombopathia; and from the Canine Eye Registry Foundation (CERF) certifying that eyes are normal. You can confirm health clearances by checking the OFA web site (offa.org).
Demodectic Mange: This is a skin disease caused by a microscopic parasitic mite. All dogs have Demodectic mites in small numbers in their hair follicles. In some dogs, the mites proliferate and large numbers inhabit the hair and skin causing the dog to have a moth eaten appearance. Demodectic mange may be localized in one or two spots or generalized over the entire body. Juvenile onset Demodicosis generally occurs in dogs 3 to 13 months of age. The first sign is a thinning of the hair around the eyelids, lips, corners of the mouth and the front legs. It is sometimes confused with ringworm. Adult onset Demodicosis occurs in dogs more than 5 years old and can be associated with internal disease or cancer.
Patellar Luxation: This is a dislocation of the kneecap (patella). It may dislocate to the inside (medial) or the outside (lateral) of the leg or it may go both directions. It can be congenital (present at birth) or caused by an injury. Patellar luxation can be mild with few or no symptoms or severe with intense pain and limping.
Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Generally a disease of small breeds, it can be confused with hip dysplasia. Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease is due to aseptic death of the head of the femur. This causes wearing and promotes arthritic changes, at which point it can be difficult to distinguish if the damage was due to hip dysplasia or Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease.
Von Willebrand's Disease (VWD): Canine von Willebrand's Disease is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder. Affected dogs are more likely to bleed abnormally, similar to symptoms of hemophilia. This can lead to life threatening situations in case of accidental injury, spaying, or neutering. Because it is a recessive genetic disorder, carriers will not show signs of the disease but if bred to another carrier will pass the disorder to their offspring.
Congenital Hypothyroidism with Goiter (CHG): Affected puppies do not move around as much as normal pups, and their head may appear large in comparison with their body. If they survive as long as three weeks, the eyes do not open, the ear canal remains very small, and the hair coat is abnormally bristly. By two weeks of age, a swelling on the underside of the neck can be felt and it continues to enlarge. Delay in lengthening of bones in legs, spine and face causes dwarfism. Eventually, even with treatment, the goiter constricts the airway. Affected puppies usually die or are euthanized by the age of 3 weeks. Carrier status does not affect the pet that is spayed/neutered. It is only when breeding that carrier dogs pass the disease to their puppies.
Toy Fox Terriers do well in smaller living spaces such as apartments. They need little space to exercise adequately. They are definitely housedogs; they do not have the coat to live outdoors.
That said, they love to explore the outdoors but should be leashed or properly supervised to prevent them getting into trouble. Their big dog attitude can often cause them to attempt to tangle with animals much larger than themselves.
For more on feeding your Toy Fox Terrier, see our guidelines for buying the right food, feeding your puppy, and feeding your adult dog.
Tricolor: mostly black head, tan markings on cheeks, lips, and eye dots, body over fifty percent white with or without black markings.
White and Tan: mostly tan head, body over fifty percent white with or without tan markings.
White and black: mostly black head, body over fifty percent white with black markings.
White, chocolate and tan: (allowed in AKC and CKC, not UKC) mostly chocolate head, tan markings on cheeks, lips and eye dots. Body is over fifty percent white with or without chocolate body spots.
Brush your TFT's teeth at least two or three times a week to remove tartar buildup and the bacteria that lurk inside it. Daily brushing is even better if you want to prevent gum disease and bad breath.
Begin accustoming your TFT to being brushed and examined when he's a puppy. Handle his paws frequently — dogs are touchy about their feet — and look inside his mouth. Make grooming a positive experience filled with praise and rewards, and you'll lay the groundwork for easy veterinary exams and other handling when he's an adult.
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Elizabeth Renner found herself in a small village in the Dominican Republic unable to speak the language, unfamiliar with local customs, and without her family. And yet she felt confident and prepared to tackle her service learning commitment through Daemen's Study Abroad Program.
Daemen students have been working with the community for several years and many of the locals look forward to their visits. Renner and her classmates sent two weeks with working with the local community and taught children about budgets, resumes and interviews, and the importance of education.
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The second week was a bit more structured for the traveling students. Their time was divided between professional obligations and leisure activities.
Renner noted, "We took cooking and language classes, learned about Dominican culture, and did some sight-seeing. It was an amazing experience. We also got to work closely with the community while conversing with them about the study abroad experience.
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dieting is easy for about 2 weeks, maybe 3. at that point i pretty much want to shove french fries in my face at any given moment. french fries. and chicken fingers. and milkshakes. and alfredo. and when i am not wanting to shove terribly fattening and oh so delicious food down my gullet, i am sneaking pieces of chocolate and great big drinks of ice cold coca-cola.
in my first three weeks on weight watchers, i lost 7 pounds. in my fourth week, we were on vacation. my goal was to not gain any weight. i knew i wouldn't lose weight, but i didn't want to gain weight. and i accomplished that. so in 4 weeks, i lost 7 pounds. and i felt pretty good about that. i felt great about that. i knew it would come off slowly, i am trying to change a lifetime of bad habits here. and as my husband so lovingly reminded me, "hey, if you lose 2 pounds a week, that is over 100 pounds a year." and he is right. and as i get older they years come and go quicker, so i would be at my goal weight in no time. but then came week 4. and week four i gained a pound back. 1 pound. 1 pound back on my body. and that could have destroyed me.
you see, i watch the biggest loser. and i see them lose 20 pounds in a week. and it is easy to be disappointed when i see a 1 or a 3 pound loss in a week. this makes me kind of hate the biggest loser. it gives me false hope, unrealistic expectations, and that results in disappointment, and a feeling of failure, and that keeps me fat. but the hate and blame doesn't really fall on the biggest loser, although i will inappropriately lay the hate and blame on them until i am blue in the face.
i am the reason i am fat. it is not because of my mom or dad. (although they told me i was the most beautiful girl in the world, no matter how fat i was, and did not always provide the healthiest lifestyle for me) it is not because of anything my husband did or did not do. (although i did seem to gain most of my weight back after we were married) it is not a defense mechanism to some terrible time in my past. (although i can pinpoint when i really started packing on the pounds, to a very confusing and hard time in my life) it is not because society puts too much pressure on young women to be thin and young and perfect (although i think they do) it is not because i was not given the tools, it is not because i didn't know the danger.
i am fat because every day i choose to be. it is no ones fault but my own. why do i choose this? why do i choose to stay unhappy, uncomfortable, unsure, and unwilling or unable to change? i don't know the answer to that. not yet. if you know the answer tell me. because i have been searching for it for some time now... and at this point, i am not even sure there is an answer. perhaps it just is. perhaps it is just because. perhaps it is just because i choose it.
when i lost about 70 pounds 5 years ago (that is a guess, i never weighed myself before, so i don't know exactly) i proved to myself i could do it. i could lose weight, i could be a healthy size and weight. and i could feel beautiful in every situation. and i resent myself so much for not keeping the promise i made to myself to never go back again.
resent, hate, disappointment, self loathing, anger, hurt, those feelings are a sure fire way to failure. and i know i have to change those thoughts and feelings that are embedded so deep in my heart and mind. in order to succeed at this i have to rid myself of all of them. but that is the hardest part. because maybe it is easier to hold onto them than to let go of them. because if i let go of them now, i will have nothing to take their place. and with nothing to fill that empty heart and mind, i will just be an empty shell. and what good is a fat empty shell? but what good is a hurt, angry, resentful shell of any size? and that is not the person i really am. i am not really an angry, disappointed, resentful creature. but that is the wall i have built. and now the wall has to come down. but what brick do i start with? where do i go from there?
You are certainly in my prayers. Almost 2 years ago I had a "light bulb moment". The Lord showed me I was fat by choice. I did not want to be fat, but I was by the choices I made each day. It was not a condeming thought, it was revealing. In the same instant, He showed me I could make other choices and lose weight. For me, personally, He called me to repentance. That meant I needed to make a 180 degree turn from how I had been eating. I had been rather bratty wanting to eat anything I wanted with no consequences. He brought me to a new place of fitness and health.
By His grace, I've been making good choices and have lost 103 lbs. I now know each choice brings me closer to health and fitness or farther from it. It's up to me.
The Lord has brought me to a fitness level I didn't think possible. I can hike 13 miles when a single mile left me in extreme pain before. Physical activity is a pleasure now. Next year in June, we will be hiking the Grand Canyon from rim-to-rim, a goal I thought impossible before.
There is no condemnation for those in Christ Jesus. He loves you if you are a size 16 or a size 6. You cannot do anything to make him love you more. He already loves you passionately. You cannot do anything to make him love you less....He already loves you passionately!
You are young and beautiful with a lifetime ahead of you. Go make the best choices in nutrition and exercise. You will see a change take place. The Lord will take you to a brand new place if you want it.
It is a minute-by-minute fight. But you can do this, you really can. Hang in there.
thank you so much for your encouragement. your story is an inspiration.
thanks for the prayers. will.not.give.up. not this time!
keep in mind on the biggest loser they work out for six hours a day and eat 1200 calories. some of us have jobs and can't possibly do that. those thirty pounds in one week from last season isn't realistic. dedication and a pound at a time is the only way the rest of us can do it.
All I have to say aout the biggest loser is that if we had nutritionists, no jobs, personal trainers and cameras on us everyday we would probably lose weight a lot faster. WW is about changing your lifestyle and losing a healthy max of 2 lbs per week. You didn't gain the weight over night so you won't lose it that way. Keep going!
Oh and 1 more thing. For me personally... and I'm not recommending this for everyone... I have a freebie day. I weigh in Sat morning and then eat a meal of my choice. Whatever I want. (Seriously anything) Then I have the whole week to be good. This keeps me from going way off track and never getting back on. It is a system I know I can keep up forever.
Great stuff here! Thanks for the inspiration.
I have two sisters who also struggle with their weight and it is heartbreaking to see how sad it makes them. I am rooting for you Melinda...you can do it!
I'm with Dawn - i weigh in on monday nights and then go out for Mexican. :) It's not a blowout, but it's my favorite thing, and it's satisfying, and it's long past bloating me by the time the next Monday rolls around.
I lost 4.4 my first week, and maintained my second. Not a very auspicious beginning. But I'm as committed as you - I'm going to conquer the mind games this time. I'm so tired of THINKING about weight loss, aren't you?? it's such a DRAG. Remember what my friend Valerie taught me: Being overweight is hard.
Praying for you RIGHT NOW just as I'm praying for me as I'm about to take the kids for a quick dinner before VBS while dad is out of town. There's no need for this to be a failure. I just had a bowl of soup and am going to treat myself to a gargantuan Mc D's Diet Coke. Sounds good to me!!!


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The on-line museum of North America's independent department stores. The museum holds all sorts of information about classic department stores which either no longer exist, or are changed beyond recognition. A few of them are still with us, and provide an interesting connection to North America's retail past. The others are presented so that they may be properly remembered as a tangible part of the lives of their customers, shopping destinations where memories were often made.
Martin's, Brooklyn, New York
Martin's as seen from Hoyt Street, Brooklyn
Illustration of Martin's from Fulton and Bridge Streets
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BROOKLYN STORE DIRECTORY
Fine Jewelry • Costume Jewelry • Handbags • Small Leather Goods • Gloves • Hosiery • Scarves • Accessories • Umbrellas • Cosmetics • Martell Blouses • Martell Blouses • Miss Martell Sportswear • Main Floor Lingerie • Miss Martell Shoes • Cosmetics • The Pear Tree Boutique • Gift Shop • Men's Sportswear and Furnishings • Gentlemen's Corner • Gentlemen's Boutique • Accommodation Desk
Gentlemen's Corner • 501 Shop • Boys' Shop • Beauty Salon
Miss Martin Dresses • Career Shop • Knit Shop • Miss Marleigh, Jr. Dresses • Contemporary Sportswear • Modern Women's Shop • Town Shop • Fashion Boutique • Corset Salon • Millinery Salon • Bridal Salon
Second Floor Arcade
Cotton Shop • Martell Dresses • Lady Martin Dresses
Coat Salon • Suite Salon • Rain 'n Shine Shop • Leather Shop • Martell Coats • Fur Salon
Girls' Shops • Girl Sprouts • Young Juniors • Children's Shops • Marteen Shoes • Moppet Shop • Teen Boutique • Robes • Foundations • Lingerie
Sportswear Elegante • Misses' Sportswear • Blouse Salon • Sweaters • Cruise Shop • The Fifth Corner
Junior-Insight Sportsear • Dresses • Coats
Garden City (Apr. 29, 1952)
Babylon (Aug. 10, 1956)
Great South Bay Shopping Center
Huntington (Aug. 16, 1962)
Huntington Shopping Center
Smith Haven (Aug. 14, 1969)
Smith Haven Mall
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Riverside Square
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Hushpuppy212 16 December, 2010 10:25
What great mid-century architecture some of those suburban stores had! Didn't the Garden City store become a small A&S store after Martin's went out of business?
ex-buyer 29 January, 2011 14:57
This was a wonderful specialty store on Long Island....great service and dedicated sales help. The Brooklyn store was magnificent, very art deco/
Martin's in downtown Brooklyn was my grandmother's favorite "special" store to shop at. Later she shopped at their Garden City store. She was very sad when they closed.
Martin's was located in the Great South Bay Shopping Center in West Babylon NY. Not in babylon. The Village of Babylon did not allow chain stores!!!!!!!
My mother purchased her wedding gown at Martin's in Brooklyn in 1958; she paid $350 at the time for a "Fink Original". I still have the dress (and the receipt)however the dress was not preserved so it is not in pristine condition. I wish I could go back in time for a moment to visit that bridal salon today (I work in bridal fashion today)!
According to some sources, Marguerite Oswald, mother of Lee Harvey Oswald worked at Martin's Department Store (on Fulton?) in April of 1953. Has this been confirmed?
I worked at the Brooklyn store Fulton and Hoyt back in 1955. I was an elevator operator. Boy did they know how to treat their employees. Our uniforms were fitted to us. We had a lounge. We were given several breaks a day. My hair was done once a week at the salon on company time, then re-combed each day and if it didn't come out to their liking it was redone, the works! We were given a corsage for each occasion. We had the highest discount of all the employees. I was spoiled rotten. The President of the company took my car (elevator) many times, he was so very nice. They were the best of times for a young girl like I was.
martins was a concessioner of tss at one time
This was a blast from my childhood- I remember taking the bus to the store in west babylon to buy my parents christmas presents. I just loved the service and their silver boxes I was 12 at the time. I wish they were still around they would have the service and class to succeed in todays market.
The Martin's in garden City is now (or the last time I was there) a Pay Half...A&S had a small store across the street.
I seem to recall that they had subway-level display windows made the Hoyt Street station (IRT) one of the most beautiful stations in the system.
I remember buying my college wardrobe there. I also found the flower girl dress there for my wedding. One of my fondest memories is going to the coat department with my parents. I was buying an every day coat and suddenly saw a beautiful coat with mink collar and cuffs in an oyster white color. My dad said "I will buy you both coats." It was such a fantastic feeling and a memory that will always make me feel good.
I also bought my wedding gown at Martin's even though I worked pt. at A &S. It was $180.00 and the veil was $55. I loved Martin's. I used to ride the Myrtle Ave. El from metropolitan Ave, down to the last stop. my mother used to buy the n ins I had for teacher in grammar schools handkerchiefs or black stockings there for Christmas. They had a nun's dept. on the first floor like Altman's did in NYC. I can still taste that lunch at Chock full of Nuts on the corner of Fulton St. across from where A and S had their appliance dept.It was such a magical time in the early 1960's.
Was there a men's store next to Martin's in the Great South Bay Shopping Center in Babylon in the '60's or '70's or was it part of Martin's ??? Everyone I ask says Martin's didn't sell men's clothes but I remember ??? buying clothes there.
As part of the on-going gentrification of downtown
Brooklyn, Nordstrom just announced that it will open a Nordstrom Rack on one floor of the restored Martin's building in the spring of 2014. A TJ Maxx, and H & M will occupy other floors. Although it is not Martin's, it is nice to see their flagship building coming back to life.
Dee Dee Robinson 03 September, 2013 11:39
Dear Anonymous 02 Aug 2013
Martin's on Fulton Street Bklyn did have a men's dept store. I was a gift wrap and shipping girl there Christmas 1970. My mom STILL has a Gemini key chain I brought her there with my first pay check.
After Christmas I was asked to help out PT in the credit dept after school. This was pre credit card days. Charges were kept on a ledger for each customer
I worked at Martin's until I graduated Bay Ridge HS in 1973. I remember I had a boss named Mr Teranova and then a new boss whose name I don't recall, but I remember he was from Fargo ND Where I had to get off the plane for college in Moorhead MN.
I worked in Consumer Lending the first 10-12 years of my working life and have a steller credit rating due to Martin's credit dept.
I was hired as a Ladies Room Checker in 1973 while I was in college. I worked first in Ladies on the second floor, then in Juniors on the fifth floor. I remember that on your birthday, one of the executives, Mr. Berliner, would give you a small gift, such as a box of hankerchiefs and shake your hand and wish you a happy birthday. I have very fond memories of my first job at Martin's!
I am positive that the mezzanine in the Brooklyn store was the women's shoe dept. in 1959. I remember looking down on the open air lobby entrance while my mom tried on shoes.
I bought my "Honeymoon" suit at Martin's, Babylon, in 1958. Just had it cleaned again. Love that suit and could not part with it. Wish I could
remember how much I paid for it. Edith Gilliland Aardsma.
Marianna Randazzo 31 December, 2015 22:55
My mother worked in Martins until she married my father in 1956. She modeled dresses for her clients and was offered marriage proposals from all the wealthy women who wanted her to marry their sons.
She dressed so elegantly and professional, she was the perfect face for Martin's image. After she married she never worked again preferring to be a full-time housewife and mother.
http://www.amazon.com/Given-Sicilian-Upbringing-Marianna-Randazzo/dp/1492859249/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451620414&sr=8-1&keywords=given+away+by+marianna+randazzo
TeleFan 06 June, 2016 17:43
The flagship store on Fulton Street still stands with several occupants including Nordstrom. Their fur vault on Duffield Street has been replaced by an apartment tower.
I worked at Martins in Huntington, NY for 5 years until I married my husband whom I met at Martins. Bought my wedding gown there too. Was a great job and great people whom I worked with...married to the same guy for 43 years!
Al 17 October, 2016 15:05
I worked as a stock boy in Martin's Brooklyn in 1961-1962. I would go straight from school. I worked in the millinery Dept, then the fur salon. I also worked across the street in the fur storage building. Earned $1.15 an hour and worked about 31 hours a week. Still remember there was a Chock full of Nuts coffee shop nearby that I enjoyed.
I loved going to that store. The sales people treated the customers like royalty. Still have a skirt I bought there. One question. Anyone remember the name of the store next to Martin's on Fulton Street.
Stephen Lynch 12 May, 2018 19:42
My Uncle Harry and Aunt Edna Zeitz owned Martins Dept. stores. I remember every Christmas getting a gift in a shinny silver box with "Martins" written on the outside, If I remember correctly it was blue writing. I lost touch with this side of the family when Their son Willard my God Father passed away in Jan 2008. I have fond memories growing up in the 60's-70's in Brooklyn NY. Stephen Lynch
My compliments to your uncle Harry and aunt Edna. They ran one of the best stores in Downtown Brooklyn. It was pure class.
We lived in Bay Ridge/Dyker Heights, and my mother loved to take me shopping in Martin's children's department. I remember that there was a very interesting Art Deco mural above the elevators on that floor. I also remember a water fountain with paper cups. Anyway, my mother was very fashionable and elegant and she dressed me in beautiful clothing from this store...just beautiful! (I wore a parochial school uniform during the week, but the beautiful Martin's clothes she bought me for church, visits, and other special outings). I am still a fashionista, and remember my life through my clothing. I remember personally loving a pair of white leather go go boots with a black patent leather stripe up the front and one around the top of the boot, and where the two met there was a black patent leather bow. I though that they were exquisite--not just the plain white go go boots of others. I also remember a beautiful pair of Sunday Mary Jane style shoes (yes, I still love shoes) that were for Easter--white patent leather, square toes (which was trendy that year) and a sumptious black velvet bow across the top of the foot instead of a plain strap. Yes, Martin's had amazing buyers, and amazing fashions, even for children!
My wedding dress was purchased at Martin's in Brooklyn in 1953. I still
have it but at this point in time, the dark nylon zippered cover has
become fragile and the binding has torn from time, and dress is now
intact but quite tan from age. Recently, upon seeing a photo from our wedding, some new friends suggested that the stye would look timely
even today. That dress was $120. in 1953 and I have always wondered
which company manufactured that dress. There does not seem to be an RN number anywhere. Does anyone who made their wedding dresses? PS: Even today,I would not have chosen another dress. Martin's was my store for
years and when I got my first job after graduating high school, I obtained my first credit card, It was the old charge "plate" encased in
a maroon or red leather case to slide it into for safe keeping. Good
memories! Thank you for allowing me to share.
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o It is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes, Jew then Gentile.
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Wife went to use AC for first time since last year and just blows warm or outside temp. 2013 with V6 has rear climate control. No codes, AC light stays on does not flash, clutch does not engage. Googled and googled and googled some more and have come up short. Checked fuses inside on drivers side, all i found online was for ac relay in engine compartment. Has 12v on pin 5&1 but is missing ground on pin 2 to latch the relay. First i tried putting freon in it with ac pro can but without compressor spinning i dont see how it would take any, but gauge on can read 80-90 in the red...put a set of gauges on and read 90 on lo side and 100 on high. Wouldnt take freon and dont feel that is the problem but i am no expert by any means in ac. So after all that i jumped pins 5&3 at relay to make compressor work, clutch engaged and i expected cold air or pressures to react but they stayed the same and no cold air. Ran for about 5 minutes in this state and tried freon again to no avail. Could only find one switch, i think, right by low port with 3 wires. Compressor has 3 connections. Is the hi pressure switch one of those? Im under the impression my culprit is the high pressure switch but i cant find any diagrams or locations online. Im also assuming the ground for ac relay comes from a module or computer and is an output dependent on the pressure/temp/sensors associated with ac....what can i do to troubleshoot this so i dont have to pay someone else to. I know my way around a meter and if i just had some diagrams or understood the logic behind it i am good to go.
I can recheck anything and dont mind starting all over if need be to answer any questions.
Sounds like you are low on "Freon" to me.
What are the pressures when you "jump" the compressor to force it to run?
I'm betting you low side drops extremely low when the compressor is forced on.
Sounds like low refrigerant to me which is a common occurrence when left idle over the winter. Even a small will drain the system enough to become a problem. Its not very high pressure but what was your outside temperature. Fill in you full profile details in a signature of the build details and location which are all important. Goto Tools, Quick Links and you'll see the selection to create and edit to to appear nicely.
2012 Highlander Sport 4WD .
The 2nd Gen Highlander uses a variable capacity compressor. It needs both a working clutch and compressor control valve actuation, which increases the compression capacity from zero (when first engaged), and up to 100% as demanded by AC settings and temp sensors. If the PCM is refusing to engage the clutch, then it is also not going to open the compressor control valve, either. Shaft spins but no compression.
The PCM will set a series of Bxxx codes if any of the wiring or sensors is suspected defective. Not sure if the B codes also turn on the CEL. My *guess* is that the pressure sensor is reporting falsely, locking out the clutch and control valve.
The sensor is on the high pressure line. It has three terminals and gets power (5vdc?) across the outside pins, with the center pin signal. At rest, and at room temperature, I 'd guess the voltage should be 1 ~ 2v dc, referenced the batt negative.
Don't think you can remove the switch without the refrigerant escaping, which would then require a vacuum down and recharge..
Interesting stuff on the variable compressor.
However it will never trip a CEL because by law a CEL may only trigger on Federal Emissions related items.
So while there may be codes in the ECU indicating what's going on and errors, it can't by law trigger a CEL so the codes would only be seen in TIS Techstream if there were any code at all.
What i was assuming but had no way to confirm until now really. Yes no CEL either and im trying to find a diagram and list of sensors/components that could cause my issue but hvent come up with much. I have a potentiometer ill test before using and see if i can sim 1-2v on signal wire at the switch. Ill try to back probe without damaging as well to see what the switch is reporting back.


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China Reacts To India's Deployment Of M777 Howitzers On LAC, Says It Opposes 'Arms Race'
by Swarajya Staff - Sep 30, 2021 11:05 AM +05:30 IST
A Chinook helicopter airlifting an artillery gun. (BAE Systems/Twitter)
India had deployed three regiments of M777 howitzers on the LAC to deter Chinese misadventure of the kind seen last year.
China has reacted to India's deployment of US-origin M777 Ultra Light Howitzers on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where the two sides have been locked in a military standoff since May last year.
Responding to a question from Russia's TASS news agency, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying accused India of pursuing "forward policy" and said that China "opposes any arms race".
"The Indian side has long pursued the "forward policy" and illegally crossed the LAC to encroach on China's territory, which is the root cause of tension in the China-India border situation," Hua said.
"China opposes any arms race in the disputed border areas for the purpose of competition over control. We have always been firm in safeguarding national territorial sovereignty and security, and committed to peace and stability in the China-India border areas," she added.
The development comes after news reports said that India had deployed three regiments (18 guns make an artillery regiment) of M777 howitzers on the LAC to deter Chinese misadventure of the kind seen last year, when the People's Liberation Army had diverted a large number of troops and equipment to the Indian border after an exercise.
"As the BRO [Border Roads Organisation] further takes the road network to forward areas, we will be able to deploy our guns in more locations," Lieutenant General T K Chawla, Director General Artillery, said at a press conference on 27 September, a day ahead of the Gunners' Day.
Due to their light weight, 155mm/52-caliber M777 howitzers can be airlifted to frontline locations using helicopters, including the Chinook heavy-lift, tandem rotor helos of the Indian Air Force.
Lieutenant General Chawla said training is "going on in moving guns from one sector to another with the Chinook helicopters."
India had signed a deal with the US in 2016 for 145 M777 howitzers. Under the deal worth $737 million (Rs 5000 crore), 20 guns were to be delivered by manufacturer BAE Systems while the remaining 120 were to be assembled in India Mahindra Defence in Faridabad, Haryana. Almost half of the 145 guns contracted for have been delivered.
Apart from M777 howitzers, the Indian Army has deployed a large number of older 105mm field guns at the LAC with China.
"The 105mm field guns are still very much robust with very high angle of firing which is so very essential in the mountains. Bulk of the deployment in Eastern Ladakh is largely of this calibre," Lieutenant General Chawla said. He added that the 105mm field guns would be replaced when new howitzers have been inducted in sufficient numbers.
Over the last few years, India has inducted 100 K9 Vajra howitzers. The guns were built in India by L&T with technology transferred by South Korean defence major Hanwha Defense. The guns were seen in Ladakh recently, where they underwent trials in mountainous terrain.
The Indian Army is inducting Dhanush guns built by the Ordnance Factory Board, and Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) is undergoing trials. While 114 Dhanush guns have been ordered, the Defence Ministry had approved an in-principle purchase of 150 ATAGS guns in 2018.
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Lewis Hamilton believes the head-to-head battles with Max Verstappen that have lit up the start of the 2021 season will continue through the year, as Formula 1 heads to Portugal and round three this weekend. With Mercedes and Red Bull's respective star drivers separated by a single point at the top of the championship with one race win apiece after two dramatic races in Bahrain and Imola, the stage has been set for a season-long championship duel. "I think this is really the first time in a long time that Red Bull have had a championship-winning car," said Hamilton after finishing second to Verstappen at the wet-dry Emilia Romagna GP. "So I think it's going to be close all the way through the year – and it's just going to be, hopefully, more and more of these battles." The Formula 1 Gossip Column F1 boss Domenicali with the latest on the calendar & future rules Add Sky F1 to your package for £18 extra a month Verstappen, who could take the lead of the world championship for the first time in his career if he beats Hamilton again this Sunday, said: "It's great to be fighting against Lewis, Mercedes who,… Read full this story
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Jay-Z OPENS UP About Trayvon Martin, Blue Ivy, Kanye's Album, Miley & What He Thinks About DAME DASH! (Oh, And He Copped His PLATINUM Plaque For MCHG)
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Jay-Z stopped by Hot 97 today where he talked to Angie Martinez about his thoughts on the Trayvon Martin trail, Kaney's Yeezus disc and where he stands with Dame Dash. Listen to the interview inside...
After doing a hilariously rule-changing & impromptu Twitter interview that trended worldwide a few days ago, Magna Carta Holy Grail honcho Jay-Z stopped by Hot 97 today to chat with Angie Martinez about his rule-changing CD and to open up about his relationships with his baby girl Blue, Dame Dash, Kanye West and to offer his thoughts on the Trayvon Martin trial. And there's a few nuggets of wisdom in there for any aspiring entrepreneur.
On Trayvon Martin and the news cycle
"I was just watching the trial and man, it's strange how you can just see everyone's agenda when their talking about things. CNN is almost like TMZ. Certain things it's like, aww man, this is really just entertainment. It's really all for ratings. And you squeeze a bit of information in there."
On how he was affected by his parents splitting up:
"They were together my early years, till I was 9 or something. That's what made it worse, because I knew. Some people don't even get to feel that sort of love at all so you can't miss what you don't have. It's still this empty feeling. There's more of an empty feeling having it, then having it taken away from you."
On being a father:
"[It's] just more reaffirming the things that's really important in life and editing your life in such a way that you don't have anything that's distracting you. Anything that's taking away from that time you should be with your child."
On failing:
"I fail all the time. I'm a person that loves to win. I don't hate to lose."
On if he reads blogs:
"Not that much, but once in a while, yeah. More music though, just music. Not like we worried about gossip. It's not my business."
On watching reality TV, including "Love & Hip Hop":
"I've seen everything at least once or twice. I'm really an ESPN, HBO guy."
On money:
"I just don't need money. … I think success is just being able to do what you like to do on your terms."
On buying back the rights to Roc-A-Fella:
"We just got it back from Universal. Thank you guys up there. The chain remains."
On Miley Cyrus' new musical style (since he shouts her out on "Somewhere In America":
"She's fearless, just being herself and expressing herself. I think it's more a reaction of people wanting her to be Hannah Montana. Just watching the situation, people want her to be something and she's like, 'I'm not that. I was 6-years-old, they want me to be 6-years-old forever.' That must be really frustrating, and this is her reaction to it."
On Yeezus:
"I love it...It's polarizing because it's art. That's what art is; it forces you to have an opinion. What's good for the genre is [Yeezus] pushes it forward."
On the possibility of Watch The Throne 2:
"Yeah. Hopefully, yeah. It hasn't begun."
On his relationship with Dame Dash:
"We created something that's going to go down forever, so I can only have love for Dame. I just don't know where we are in our life. We're not the same two men at that time when we gelled in that way. I haven't seen him in a while. I have ultimate confidence in him that he'll find his way because he's an amazing and smart guy."
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Thanks to producer Young Guru, we now have the original version of "Dead Presidents 3", which he leaked on Twitter. Enjoy!
Though it "officially" hits music stores today, Jay-Z's MCHG has already been certified platinum thanks to 1 million sales of the Samsung Magna Carta app. Story.
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December 27, 2011 · 00:34
Here: The Economy Parody Songbook 2011
http://www.versusplus.com is out with their annual collection of economy parody songs; "The Versusplus Holiday Songbook". Their combination of economic insight and musical talent makes the verusplus music videos of an exceptional high standard. Enjoy your holiday – and the songbook of 2011!
"Spain is feeling smitten, France is feeling fried. Britain felling bitten, Wall Street occupied."
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"It's beginning to look a lot more riskless"
You'll find the whole songbook of 2011 here.
Hear also: font-family: Gallery;">BBC interview of Marcy Shaffer & Jon Shayne/Merle Hazard from versusplus
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This is one of the very few posts I've hoped I never had to deliver. But I've seen it coming for a long time. Tonight the world has exploded in anger and severeal places i sheere violence. I won't comment much. These news photos from around the globe speaks for them self. I only hope that our political leaders and the powerful global corporations are able to read the message; that they understand the depth and severity of the crisis and realize that this is NOT ONLY A FINANCIAL CRISIS! It's also a social and ecological crisis – and we can not solve one without solving the other two.
All over the world protests erupted, Saturday, several places resulting in brutal violence as protesters clashes with local police forces. At the moment the most violent scence are coming from the Italian capital, Rome. All protestes seems to gather around the same three slogans, indicating that theres may be some kind of coordination. These slogans are: "You Can't Eat Money." "We Are The 99%," and "We Support Occupy Wall Street".
The photos are syndicated by Associated Press and aftenposten.no.
AMSTERDAM (The Nederlands)
MÛNCHEN (Germany)
ZURICH (Switzerland)
OSLO (Norway)
BUCAREST (Romania)
TORONTO (Canada)
SAN DIEGO (USA)
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May 30, 2011 · 13:53
Ex. Goldman Chief Economist Comment on European Debt Crisis
Former Chief European Economist Erik Nielsen at Goldman Sachs takes an in-depth look at what's going on in Europe at the moment, before he's joining the Italy based bank UniCredit as Chief Global Economist in September. Nielsen is obviously worried.
"..there is a risk that while the urgency of the economic and financial crisis may be over, a political crisis could be looming.."
Erik F. Nielsen
Finally, the big boys at Wall Street is getting the message: The financial crisis in Europe is about to turn into a political crisis. If that happens, the consequences will be severe and unpredictable. Here's what former Chief European Economist at Goldman Sachs, Erik Nielsen's latest thoughts on the subject – entertaining, as always.
The following article is syndicated by www.eurointelligence.com:
The frontlines in the battle over what to do with Greek sovereign debt has shifted, highlighting a new and uncomfortable intra-European split.
The original frontline was drawn between, on the one side, a majority of market participants, academics and commentators, and on the other side, the entire class of European policymakers.
Most market participants and other private sector analysts have long argued that the debt levels are unsustainable under any reasonable set of assumptions for growth and interest rates and that debt relief therefore would be needed. Referring to past debt crises and the first principle of fairness, they concluded that relief should and would be shared broadly among all the creditors, including bondholders, who might suffer a loss of maybe 50% of their claims.
On the other side of this argument stood the united front of policymakers. Originally, they all claimed that there would be no need for debt relief because Greek policy reforms alone would do the trick. They were not persuasive. Through their more recent actions, however, they have since acknowledged the need for debt relief by lowering the interest rate they charge on their own loans to Greece. But they have kept arguing that the bonds would not be restructured.
The casual observer would be forgiven for thinking that the world has turned on its head: Here is the community of market participants arguing for haircuts on the bonds. And here are the governments – representatives of taxpayers – insisting that private bondholders be protected at the implicit expense of Europe's taxpayers.
There is good reason for the official sector's insistence on avoiding a bond restructuring.
However, there is good reason for the official sector's insistence on avoiding a bond restructuring. Greek bonds do not include collective action clauses, and they are distributed widely to domestic and foreign holders. Worse, there is no reliable information on who exactly owns what, including who has bought and who has sold protection on these bonds. The ECB's Lorenzo Bini Smaghi has rightly suggested that the aftermath of the Lehman default might look like a walk in the park compared with a forced restructuring of Greek bonds. Some have argued that since about 90% of the bonds have been issued under Greek law, the Greek parliament could simply change the law and impose haircuts on the existing bondholders; a highly questionable preposition since retroactive legislation would run counter to any normal modus operandi in democratically ruled market economies.
The political winds throughout Europe have begun to swing towards fringe parties with a more sceptical – if not outright hostile – attitude to European cooperation.
Left with no practical way of including in an orderly way the private creditors in the burden sharing, the official sector is now contemplating further relief, including via longer maturities and maybe still lower interest rates, while insisting on further measures to speed up the inevitable policy adjustments in Greece. However, as the political winds throughout Europe have begun to swing towards fringe parties with a more sceptical – if not outright hostile – attitude to European cooperation, the appropriateness of involving the private creditors for a fairer sharing of the burden has now been accepted by several governments, led by Germany.
With a disorderly attempt at restructuring still ruled out, the idea of voluntary participation of bondholders through a maturity extension, possibly under the vaguely defined Vienna Initiative, has been introduced. The Vienna Initiative aims as keeping banks involved in crisis countries. Importantly, while a voluntary maturity re-profiling would be unlikely to provide much,if any, net present value reduction, it might provide sufficient political cover to keep taxpayers involved for the heavier lifting.
I suspect that the ECB has concluded that the generally improved economic and financial outlook justifies a return to normal monetary policymaking.
Strangely, this reasonable and gentle call for private sector involvement has met strong opposition from the ECB. Having no explicit vote in the system, the ECB has threatened a practical veto by suggesting that voluntarily re-profiled bonds might not be eligible as collateral under its repo system. Surely, if that were to be the ECB's final word, then no bank would voluntarily participate, and the attempt to include even modest private sector participation would end right there.
Why would the ECB now throw a spanner in the wheel for what appears to be a perfectly reasonable compromise to involve most of the bondholders – and recalling that they have before made important exceptions to the treatment of debt in their collateral set-up? I suspect that the ECB has concluded that the generally improved economic and financial outlook justifies a return to normal monetary policymaking. Therefore, they now want to send their extraordinary and at times quasi-fiscal measures back to their rightful owners; the governments. This means that governments need to adjust their policies, and when help is needed for one of the member states, it is to be provided via implicit or explicit tax transfers by other members, not the ECB.
There is a risk that while the urgency of the economic and financial crisis may be over, a political crisis could be looming if additional taxes have to be transferred.
I have a lot of sympathy for that argument. But there is a risk that while the urgency of the economic and financial crisis may be over, a political crisis could be looming if additional taxes have to be transferred. And if, God forbid, the financial crisis indeed were to be followed by further political tensions with the potential to drag euro zone member states away from the common good, and towards nationalism, then the ECB could soon find itself back with policies much more uncomfortable than the acceptance of collateral of bonds which the holders have voluntarily accepted in place of their holdings of shorter bonds. Wanting to do the right thing, there is a real risk that the ECB is moving too fast towards the exit door right now.
Erik F. Nielsen is the former Chief European Economist at Goldman Sachs.
He'll join Unicredit as Global Chief Economist in September.
www.eurointelligence.com
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About Daniele Tamagni
Daniele Tamagni is a freelance photographer from Italy. In 2007 he won the Canon Young Photographer Award with a project about the Congolese dandies, "Sapeurs of Brazzaville." He published a book in 2009 titled, "Gentlemen of Bacongo." The designer Paul Smith, who wrote the preface, found inspiration for his S/S 2010 collection, and in 2010, Tamagni won the ICP INFINITY AWARD in the fashion category. He then travelled to Bolivia for a project on women wrestlers, winning the World Press Photo in Arts & Entertainment category in 2011.
Between 2001 and 2013 Tamagni has continued to explore streetstyle trends and the aesthetic of transformation in different contexts with the aim to publish a book "Global Style Battles" that will include all these projects.
Meanwhile he alternated his personal work with commercial and editorial assignments. He took pictures of Solange Knowles for his video Losing You inspired to his book Gentlemen of Bacongo in 2012 and recently he shot the cover for Rolling Stone SA of singer Nakhane Toure.
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Why She Likes It: "I like making unique pieces that can be beautiful with a touch of spooky at the same time. It's always nice to hear that the customer is happy and that they get compliments on the piece that I have made."
What Inspires Her: Alexander is drawn to the fabulous hair accessories from America's jazz age, especially items utilizing feathers and lace. Like most goths, she also draws from the Victorian era, when a woman's hair had to be as elaborate and beautiful as her gown. Of course she pulls from the spookier side of those fashions.
If Not This, Then What: With a degree in fashion design, she would definitely find somewhere in beauty to ply her skills. We'll never run out of body parts to decorate. We can pretty much guarantee that. Luckily, to judge the way her stock flies off the shelves whenever we see her vending a concert at Numbers, it doesn't look like there's any reason to worry about her stopping any time soon.
If Not Here, Then Where: Having lived in San Francisco previously, Alexander could definitely see herself returning to the city. The architecture and art are great inspirations and the people there tend to be fairly fashion savvy.
What's Next: "Moving forward, I would like to bring more detail to my work. More experience always brings better quality. I would also like to venture outside of my comfort zone and experiment with different materials and styles."