IANT SLOTHS. WOOLLY MAMMOTHS. DINOSAURS. History is punctuated by mass extinctions. People may not appreciate we are in the midst of a mass extinction as we speak. Unlike past extinction events, this sixth extinction crisis is not caused by an asteroid impact or an ice age, but rather … humans.
Anthropogenic activities have caused amplified climate change, invasive species, exploitation of natural resources, disrupted nutrient cycles, and fragmented landscapes and habitats (think: highways and developments). Earth is an interconnected system; when one area is impacted, so is everything else, leading to a rapid decline in biodiversity.
To protect wildlife, national parks and wildlife refuges have been established, setting aside hundreds to thousands of acres for species to thrive without threat of human interaction and making huge strides toward conservation. Even so, these areas are not always as protected as we may assume, with illegal trapping in Idaho to limit wolf populations or rhinos killed for their horns.
Ongoing initiatives aim to prevent illegal trapping and poaching worldwide. But even with concentrated efforts to prevent these activities, animals are only considered safe within the confines of the park. As soon as animals cross protected boundaries, they become vulnerable to human activities, since these sanctuaries are often surrounded by humans and urban areas.
The problem is, animals do not understand the concept of remaining within the park. Instead, animals, especially large mammals, need to roam in order to forage for food and find mates. When these mammals, like grizzly bears and wolves, are isolated within fragmented habitats, their ecosystems become "islands." In other words, their pool of potential mates becomes narrower and their genetic diversity declines.
Imagine being trapped in an environment with your entire extended family, unable to leave and find new mates. This may not be something you want to think about, but the results are the same: a weakened, less diverse species prone to disease.
These roaming mammals also tend to have something else in common: They are "umbrella," or keystone, species. If these animals are extirpated, the entire ecosystem depletes. For example, wolves keep elk populations in check. When wolves were extirpated from Yellowstone, elk populations exploded, leading to overgrazing and an unsustainable ecosystem, not allowing for much else to survive.
To help protect these mammals, pathways must be established between protected parks and sanctuaries, allowing them to cross great distances, without the threat of being hunted, hit by a car, or poached. These pathways take on many names: conservation corridors, wildlife corridors and wildways.
Corridors are necessary to increase species richness and genetic diversity and to protect wildlife after stepping outside the boundaries of protected areas. Corridors also reduce roadkill, provide clean water, and allow animals to adapt to climate change.
Though you may envision a narrow strip of land, the word "corridor" may be misleading, since these pathways are actually quite wide, not to be misconstrued as a hallway within a home. Corridors should be created with keystone species in mind, allowing for the largest number of animals to thrive.
Wildlife corridors offer the great benefit of protecting and enriching species, though their implementation also poses many challenges. One of the greatest obstacles is working with private landowners and federal agencies, negotiating land rights and species protection. Landowners often consider roaming mammals to be nuisances since they may attack cattle or rummage through garbage cans. Luckily, it usually takes persuading one landowner to then have the domino effect of convincing others.
There is a cultural divide between conservationists and landowners due to widespread repudiation of governmental intervention and the fear of losing land rights.
To breach this divide and increase tolerance, organizations like the Yellowstone to Yukon Initiative are working with landowners to install bear-proof garbage cans and hire ranch handlers. They also educate landowners, earning their respect and building fortitude. As landowners become more tolerant of wildlife crossing their lands to the next protected area, they allow mammal populations to pass through and survive.
In a time of rapid biodiversity loss, these conservation corridors may be our last hopeful attempt at restoring species. A cultural shift within a population is sometimes all it needs to build tolerance and enhance habitat knowledge. Talk with your family, your neighbors, your community; working through cultural, behavioral boundaries is the first step toward allowing roaming mammals the space and diversity they require to survive.
Originally published at TriplePundit.com on November 23, 2016.
SUS 703 Natural Sciences for Sustainability course organizer, Norm Fraley wins the People's Choice Award for the Three-Minute Thesis Competition.
We must think beyond what will happen tomorrow. To anticipate the legacy our actions will leave succeeding generations.
Stan Meiburg will lead the Master of Arts in Sustainability Program and associated dual degree and certificate programs at Wake Forest University.
Winston-Salem is centrally located for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy a wide variety of weekend activities from the mountains to the beaches.


The Moda 8 design offers timeless shaker style combined with glazed panels to draw the light into darker spaces.
Glazed interior doors are a stylish and effective way to flood a room with light. The Moda 8 door design has a sheer finish and 4mm toughened glass to improve safety and create a bright and airy space.


Laugh IT Out: Arrested For Laughing!
When she noticed a young man smiling at her she began feeling humiliated on Account of her condition. She changed her seat and he seemed more amused. She moved again and then on her third move he burst out laughing...... She had him arrested.
His reply was: When the lady boarded the bus I couldn't help noticing she was pregnant.. She sat under an advertisement, which read: 'Coming Soon: The Gold Dust Twins'.
I was even more amused when she sat under a shaving advertisement, which read: 'William's Stick Did The Trick'.


4 storey apartment building with 16 x 1 bedroom, 1 bath student apartments, located just a short walk from Ross University.
This building has been increased in 2009 to 4 storeys. New photos will be shown shortly.
All sixteen apartments have been design for students attending the nearby Ross University and have a single bedroom, a bathroom and a living area with kitchenette.
The kitchenette is very well planned and nicely finished with fitted units, cooker and refrigerator.
The apartment shown in the photos is typical of all the other apartments.
These apartments are ideal for students attending Ross University.
The bathrooms are compact but comfortable.
The photo below, (which has been stitched from 2 photos, hence the distortion) shows the rebar carried up in readiness for construction of the third floor, which has since been added.
The views from the apartments are pleasant, considering that this is a reasonably densly populated area.
The student population of Ross University provide a constant demand for rental apartments in this area.
This apartment building is a great investment opportunity, with a very secure income from the student population at Ross University, which has recently announced plans to further increase it's student population.
This apartment building is ideal for student accommodation at Ross University and offers a steady and dependable income for it's owner.


Nai Harvest streams "Buttercups" (ENG) | CrazyFriday-Magazine | A music magazine made in Bcn and London!
Indie-rock two-piece Nai Harvest (signed to Topshelf Records) return with "Buttercups", their most overtly melodic track yet, and one that pays as many dues to the likes of Ride, Chapterhouse, early Superchunk, classic lo-fi and dreampop as it does the fiery emo and punk spirit of their previous output.
It's a song about distance, and trying to be fair and honest with someone you're in love with who lives far away but you're not in a legitimate relationship with. You're allowed to do what you want with whoever you want but do you really want to do it or not?
Sounding, as ever, a whole lot bigger than just the two of them, "Buttercups" is the A-side of their split with Playlounge, which sees both bands contributing a new track and, in turn, a cover of each other. The record will be released on 12″ flower shaped vinyl (7″ playable).


John D. Groff, Jr., 73, of New Carlisle, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was born March 5, 1945 in Mobile, AL, the son of the late John D., Sr. and Eloise Groff. John was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran serving in Vietnam. Before retirement, John was the owner/operator of Pat and Martha's Bar in Crystal Lake. John is preceded in death by his sister Margaret Groff Olender. He is survived by his niece Adria Olender; nephews Eric and Alex Olender; and several close friends. A funeral service to honor John will be Friday at 11:00 AM in Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Burial will follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.


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Bisexuality: Making the Invisible Visible in Faith Communities
AUTHOR: Marie Alford-Harkey & Debra W. Haffner
PUBLISHER: Religious Institute
Is your faith community open to people whose sexuality does not fit into the categories of gay/lesbian or straight? Does your faith community have access to resources about bisexuality and bisexual people? This guidebook is designed to help congregations understand bisexuality and to encourage faith communities to "make the invisible visible."
Religious leaders and congregations can use this guidebook to inspire theological reflection and action in their faith communities. Bisexuality is often invisible in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) organizations, society as a whole, and in faith communities and denominations. Although many mainline denominations and congregations have made great strides in welcoming and affirming lesbian and gay people, and some have even begun to respond to the specific needs and concerns of transgender people, the "B" in the LGBT acronym is still largely ignored. When a congregation welcomes and recognizes people of all sexual orientations and gender identities, it contributes to a positive image of religion among people who may have rejected religion as intolerant or irrelevant. Such congregations become safe spaces for youth who are exploring their sexuality and have questions. In addition, embracing bisexual persons makes it possible for those persons to be open about their identity and helps create a more open atmosphere in the faith community, encouraging authenticity and community among members. Congregations that embrace bisexual persons can also help heal the suffering caused by the invisibility of bisexual people in society.
This guidebook is written to address the broad spectrum of American congregations. The information it contains will be relevant or adaptable to Jewish, Christian, Unitarian Universalist, and Islamic faith communities.
Part One: Bisexuality Basics
— Definitions and Models of Seuxal Orientation
— Myths and Facts about Bisexuality
— Prevalence of Bisexuality in the United States
— Healing the Suffering
— Research on Bisexuality
Part Two: Sacred Texts and Religious Traditions
— Theological Connections
— Hebrew and Christian Scriptures
— Perspectives from Religious Traditions
— Denominational Statemnts on Bisexuality
Part Three: Creating a Bisexually Healthy Congregation
— Welcoming and Affirming Bisexual People in Congregations
— Bisexually Healthy Religious Professionals
— Worship and Preaching
— Pastoral Care and Counseling
— Youth
— Social Action
— A Call to Action
Part Four: Resources
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The One (M8) variant with 13MP camera is real, but you may not be able to buy it
The One (M8 Eye) – yes, that's the official name – is now listed on HTC's Chinese online store, with a 3,999 yuan ($650) price tag and an October 15 release date.
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Remember the One M8 Eye? The 13MP M8 variant that was rumored to launch alongside the Desire Eye?
It turns out that rumors were onto something after all, even if HTC's event from yesterday only saw the launch of the Desire Eye and the RE Camera.
The One (M8 Eye) – yes, that's the official name – is now listed on HTC's Chinese online store, with a 3,999 yuan ($650) price tag and an October 15 release date. The device is identical to the "regular" M8 in all respects other than the rear camera, which features a conventional 13MP sensor instead of the 4 Ultrapixels sensor on the M8.
Why is this a big deal? The M8's large pixel size means that each pixel is able to capture more light, which makes it possible to take bright images even in very low light conditions. But this comes at a price – because pixels are larger (hence the name Ultrapixels), there are fewer of them on the sensor, so images taken with the M8 are smaller and less detailed than images shot with competing devices.
Many users were disappointed by HTC's use of a low-res sensor on its flagship product, and wished for a variant that would feature a conventional high-res sensor.
It looks like the company caved in to the pressure, though the One (M8 Eye) will only be available in China, and, per some rumors, in India. So unless you live in these two countries, you'll have to do with the regular M8 or a different 13MP model, like the One (E8), the Butterfly 2, or the brand new Desire Eye.
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Ayurvedic Products and Heavy Metals
Source: Saper RB, et al. Heavy metal content of ayurvedic herbal medicine products. JAMA 2004;292:2868-2873.
Goal: To determine the prevalence of heavy metals in Ayurvedic herbal remedies made in South Asia and sold in Boston-area stores.
Design: Systematic search strategy.
Setting: All stores selling Ayurvedic herbal medicine products from South Asia within a 20-mile radius of Boston City Hall.
Methods: All stores selling Ayurvedic remedies within the defined limits were identified by searching on-line Yellow Pages, an on-line directory of Indian grocery stores, a South Asia community business directory, and newspapers. Each store was visited and one package of all unique Ayurvedic botanical products offered for oral use was purchased (n = 70). Using X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, concentrations of lead, mercury, and arsenic were determined for each product by the New England Regional Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Using the manufacturers' dosage recommendations, estimated daily metal intake was compared with EPA safety standards. The authors returned to the stores at a later date and attempted to re-purchase each remedy initially found to contain heavy metals, as well as a randomly generated list of 14 products found to contain no heavy metals on initial testing.
Results: Heavy metals were found in 20% (14/70) of the Ayurvedic herbal medicine products (lead n = 13; mercury n = 6; and/or arsenic n = 6). All 10 re-purchased products had heavy metal concentrations similar to that found in original samples. If ingested as directed, each product would have caused heavy metal intakes above the EPA regulatory standards. Of the 14 products selected for re-purchase that initially tested negative for heavy metals, none contained heavy metals in re-testing.
Conclusion: Users of Ayurvedic herbal medicine products from South Asia may be at risk for heavy metal toxicity.
Study strengths: Assessment of reproducibility; well-defined limits; generalizability (choosing only those products manufactured in South Asia).
Study weaknesses: Inability to identify chemical forms of the metals (which could impact degree of toxicity and bioavailability, most notably with mercury); lack of documentation of manufacturers' recommended duration of use of remedy.
Of note: Since 1978, at least 55 cases of heavy metal toxicity associated with Ayurvedic medicinal herbs have been published; the 70 products were manufactured by 26 Indian and one Pakistani company; seven of the 70 Ayurvedic remedies purchased specifically recommended use for children (six of which contained lead, three contained mercury, and three contained arsenic); Ayurvedic theory ascribes important therapeutic value to metals like mercury and lead, which are believed to be detoxified through heating and cooling, and the addition of specific herbs.
We knew that: It is estimated that 80% of India's population (1 billion people) uses Ayurvedic remedies; in one study of 22 herbal Ayurvedic products purchased in India, 64% contained lead and mercury, and 41% contained arsenic; lead toxicity from Ayurvedic herbal medicines has been tied to developmental delay, congenital paralysis and sensorineuronal deafness, fatal infant encephalopathy, and status epilepticus; concerns over heavy metal contamination also have been raised for traditional medicines from China, Malaysia, Mexico, and Africa; it is been estimated that 750,000 people in the United States have consulted with an Ayurvedic practitioner.
Clinical import: This well-done study raises significant concerns about the safety of Ayurvedic herbal remedies and reminds us that while issues exist with the standardization and regulation of Western medicinal herbs, the problems are compounded when considering botanicals manufactured outside the country. If Ayurvedic herbs are to be used, those manufactured in the United States should be recommended. Until safeguards are firmly established and in place, practitioners must include use of Ayurvedic herbal remedies produced in South Asia in the differential diagnosis of otherwise unexplained heavy metal toxicity.
What to do with this article: Keep a hard copy in your files and make copies for your peers.
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In the Autumn of 2020, SIMM will be involved in coproducing and presenting "Music was my first love and it will be my last" (work-title), an art exhibition of works by artists looking at the possible link between making music and health. Curator for this exhibition is Wim Lambrecht. The exhibition is jointly organized by the Dr. Guislain Museum in Ghent and Bozar in Brussels.
And during the period of the exhibition, we will – in the Winter or Spring of 2020, in Ghent and Brussels – also be organizing the 5th international SIMM-posium.
The art exhibition "Music was my first love and it will be my last" (work-title) will be proposed to other concert halls – which like Bozar, the Philharmonie de Paris, the Kölner Philharmonie, et al – are members of the ECHO-network.


A cash prize will be awarded to the top OC6 division team with a minimum of three teams registered and participating on the day of.
For questions please contact Gabrielle Bardfield at paddle@orangebowl.org.
Start time 9:10am. Be in the water ready to go well by 8:55am.
Race starts toward the open end of the basin, turn left at the Rusty Pelican and round Virginia Key. Ignore marks in basin, they are for the Short Race.
Round Island to left. Once passing the North side of Virginia Key, you will see white "Do Not Enter" buoys. Keep them on your left. Pass around the large markabout 1.5 miles NW of Virginia Key almost to Port of Miami South Channel. Continue toward Miami River, round Brickell Key to left, return to Marine Stadium Finish Line.
Shallows are off limits. There will be a Committee Boat and Marine Patrol overseeing this area.
Hazards: Watch out for the rocks at the points around the basin, the bridge shoreline, as well as possible fisherman lines off the bridge.
Move out of finish line area to South (closed end of the basin) once you finish.


People line up for a holiday dinner at a community Christmas celebration hosted by Kingdom Ministries in 2015 at Christ Church in downtown Troy.
A large crowd enjoys a previous free holiday community meal hosted by Kingdom Ministries in Troy.
People line up for food during a recent free holiday community meal hosted by Kingdom Ministries in Troy.
TROY, N.Y. — People will once again be able to enjoy a free community meal and entertainment on Easter Sunday, thanks to Billy Carter of Kingdom Ministries and a host of other volunteers and donors.
The 7th annual free community event will take place at Christ Church United Methodist, located at 35 State St. in downtown Troy starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday. The event will also feature an Easter egg hunt for children beginning at 1:30 p.m. outside of the church.
Carter said thanks to numerous donors that they will have roughly 25 Easter baskets with candy and toys for children to enjoy. Carter said there will also be other donations available for people to take, such as household items and clothing.
Carter and his team of volunteers and donors help organize a free community Christmas Day and Easter Sunday meal in the Collar City every year and people are able to enjoy a nice meal together.
People will be able to enjoy fried chicken, baked ham, Korean food, fried rice, white rice, sweet potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green beans, macaroni and cheese, apple pie, bread, beverages, fruits, and desserts.
Carter said that they expect to serve around 200 people and expect to deliver roughly 75 meals to Burns Apartments in Troy as well as anyone who calls them. Carter noted that these free community meals would not be possible with the various volunteers and donors such as the Albany Sarang Fellowship Church, Terra Nova Church, the Salvation Army and businesses such as Nite Owl News and Bella Napoli.
Organizers said that any leftover food will go to Joseph's House and Shelter in Troy.
Members from the Albany Sarang Fellowship Church's youth orchestra will also provide entertainment for people in attendance Sunday afternoon.
Carter said he knows that he is doing the right thing by organizing these free community meals on various holidays since he knows that community members who attend are grateful for it and enjoy it.
He recalled a new resident of Troy stopping into his Christmas Day meal last year, and he said hearing how happy she was that she found a place that helped her with so many donations and a place to eat is worth all of the effort that it takes to organize it every year.
"Because our hearts are full and overflowing, we want that overflow to run to the community and that's another reason why we do these meals on the holidays," Carter added.
For more information about the event contact Billy Carter at 518-935-7377.


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Die Salvatorkirche (auch: Salvatorkapelle) im Komplex des Alten Rathauses in Wien wurde im 14. Jahrhundert erbaut. 1871 wurde sie der altkatholischen Kirche übergeben und ist seither Bischofskirche der Altkatholischen Kirche Österreichs. Bis dahin diente sie als Hauskapelle des Rathauses.

Salvatorkirche
Mit dem Eingang von der Salvatorgasse, einem prächtigen Renaissanceportal, kann man eines der wenigen in Wien heute noch bestehenden architektonischen Denkmäler aus der Renaissancezeit besichtigen. Der Dachstuhl mit auf 1296–1299 datierten Hölzern gilt als das älteste erhaltene Dachwerk Wiens.

In den Jahren 1971 und 1972 erfolgte eine umfassende Innenrenovierung, dabei wurde auch der Hochaltar zurückversetzt und ein Volksaltar aufgestellt.

Altkatholische Kirchengemeinde Sankt Salvator

Das Seelsorgegebiet des altkatholischen Pfarramtes St. Salvator umfasst Teile von Wien, des Burgenlandes und eine Diasporagemeinde in Baden bei Wien in der St. Anna-Kapelle.

Die "altkatholische Kirchengemeinde St. Salvator (Wien-Innen)" lässt sich auf das Jahr 1871 zurückführen. Die staatliche Anerkennung dieser Pfarrgemeinde sprach die kaiserlich-königliche Regierung 1877 aus. Ab 1879 kam es zur Einführung der deutschen Sprache an Stelle der lateinischen Liturgie sowie zur Kommunion unter beiderlei Gestalt. Anlässlich des 80. Jahrestages der staatlichen Anerkennung fand 1957 ein Festgottesdienst statt, an dem Bundespräsident Adolf Schärf und weitere Politiker teilnahmen. Im November 1969 hob Franz Kardinal König das 1871 über St. Salvator verhängte Interdikt auf. 1998 spendete Bischof Bernhard Heitz in der Salvatorkirche erstmals einer Frau die Priesterweihe. Im Jahr 2003 besuchte Joris Vercammen, in seiner Funktion als altkatholischer Erzbischof von Utrecht und Ehrenprimas der Altkatholischen Kirchengemeinschaft, erstmals die Salvatorkirche und weitere österreichische Kirchengemeinden.

Die Programmvorstellung zur neunten Lange Nacht der Kirchen im Jahr 2013 erfolgte gemeinsam in St. Salvator durch den seit 2008 amtierenden altkatholischen Bischof Johannes Okoro, den evangelischen Superintendenten Hansjörg Lein und den römisch-katholischen Bischofsvikar Dariusz Schutzki. Im Rahmen der Weltgebetswoche für die Einheit der Christen fand am 13. Jänner 2016 eine ökumenische Vesper in der Salvatorkirche statt. Unter den anwesenden Repräsentanten der Ökumene waren unter anderem der emeritierte altkatholische Bischof John Okoro und der römisch-katholische Erzbischof von Wien Christoph Kardinal Schönborn.

Orgel

Die Orgel der Salvatorkirche stammt aus dem Jahre 1750 und wurde vermutlich von dem Orgelbauer Gottfried Sonnholz errichtet. Sie erfuhr 1987 durch Herbert Gollini eine Restaurierung und Rückführung auf den originalen Zustand. Das Instrument verfügt über sieben Register auf einem Manual. Die Spiel- und Registertrakturen sind mechanisch.

Literatur
 Alois Groppenberger von Bergenstamm: Ursprung und Geschichte der Kirche St. Salvator nächst dem Rathaus der k.k. Haupt- und Residenzstadt Wien. Joseph Tendler, Wien 1812 (Online-Version)

Weblinks

 Altkatholische Kirche Österreich
 Geschichte der Salvatorkirche, Wien Geschichte Wiki
 planet-vienna.com | Salvatorkapelle

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Pfarrkirche in Österreich
Kirche in der Altkatholischen Kirche Österreichs
Erbaut im 14. Jahrhundert
Gotisches Bauwerk in Wien
Wien, St. Salvator
Gotische Kirche
Baudenkmal (Wien)

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Here's how to check the transmission by hand. I forget which way to turn for agitate and spin but you should be easily able to figure that out.
Try to turn the main inner spin basket by hand, it should turn nice and smooth and easy in one direction and total lock if you try to turn in the opposite direction. Now if that test is successfull meaning the clutch/bearing or clutch/spring hasn't failed then the direction that the tub turns is the direction it should be turning when spinning.
Now that you know what direction to turn it for spin, try to turn the transmission pulley by hand in that direction, the pulley should be locked and turn the whole complete transmission and spin basket with the pulley.
Now try to turn the pulley in the opposite direction, (which should be agitate), the pulley should turn real easy and the transmission should stay stationary and the agitator should be going back and forth, (very slowly of coarse since you can't turn it fast by hand — you might need someone else to watch and make sure the agitator is moving). If the pulley locks up or is very hard to turn by hand in the agitate direction then you have a bad transmission.
If this test seems to work ok then you will most likely be ok with replacing the idler pulley and belt. This should give you a couple more years use out of the machine if the main tub seal or the lower clutching bearing or spring doesn't fail.
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"I've Learned Perspective Is Extremely Significant:" A TDQ Q&A With Krystin Goodwin
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Brian DiMaio
Today we talk to Krystin Goodwin , multi-media journalist and actress.
This week's TDQ Q&A is with red carpet interviewer and actress Krystin Goodwin. Krystin spoke to us about her work in the upcoming "Transformers" prequel "Bumblebee," going back and forth between interviewer and interviewee and her love of dinosaur movies. Here is this week's TDQ Q&A with Krystin Goodwin:
The Daily Quarterly: What made you want to be in show business?
Kristin Goodwin: I've always loved telling stories. Growing up I spent a lot of time writing scripts and convincing friends to act with me in skits. We would put on shows for family members and neighbors. When I got to high school I played a lot of sports, but ended up auditioning for a musical theater group and fell for performing. We traveled the country singing and dancing. There's something so alluring about telling or portraying a tale whether fiction or fact.
TDQ: Who was your favorite actress growing up?
KG: Jessica Alba. I idolized her character Max in "Dark Angel." She played a petite genetically-enhanced, trained super-soldier who rides motorcycles and beat up criminals twice her size. As a 5'2″ youngster with the attitude of a 6'3″ nose tackle I was hooked! It's the first powerful, inspirational heroine character I remember watching.
TDQ: What was your favorite movie growing up?
KG: My favorite movie growing up was "Jurassic Park." It terrified me, but I've always been fascinated by natural history, dinosaurs…and space. I must have watched this film fifty times as a kid.
Krystin Goodwin has her roots in the world of broadcasting.
TDQ: Who are your influences?
KG: It may sound cliche, but my parents are such positive influences in my life. They've worked so hard in their careers, had their own business and taught me the significance of trying your best and celebrating life. I'm so thankful for their guidance and support.
TDQ: What is the best advice you have ever gotten?
KG: The best advice I've ever received is a quote from Henry Ford. "Whether you think you can, or you think you can't–you're right." A former boss and mentor first told me this, and it has stuck with me ever since. I've been in some challenging situations interacting with many different types of people. When it comes to achieving a goal, whether it be getting the interview out in the field or getting the job, I've learned perspective is extremely significant.
TDQ: What is the worst advice you have ever gotten?
KG: The news and entertainment industry are very competitive. The worst advice is hearing "that seems unlikely" or "too difficult" to go after. Achieving is all about risks. There will always be "what if" questions, but what's scarier is not going after what you want out of fear. A chance is always better than a definite "No." I feel you want to surround yourself with people who believe in you and respect you.
Krystin Goodwin's broadcasting experience has been called on several times for roles where she plays a broadcaster on the other side of the camera. Well…It's the same side of the camera. The other side of the microphone? No. You get the idea.
TDQ: Tell us about your upcoming role in "Bumblebee"
KG: I'm so grateful to play a small part in this story. The film takes place in the late 80s, so I play a version of myself with MUCH bigger hair covering the action among shape-shifting aliens. I had such an incredible time on set!
TDQ: Besides movies, you're also in the new CBS Interactive series "Tell Me a Story." What can you tell us about your work in that show?
KG: Thank you so much! I can't say too much about this particular role yet, but overall it has been a busy year. I've been traveling a lot this fall. I spent some time back in New York for a role in a pilot which debuts early next year. I also recently worked on Hulu's horror anthology series from Blumhouse "Into the Dark" which features spooky stories inspired by the holidays.
TDQ: Do you think your experience as a red carpet host on Fox News Los Angeles has helped you or hurt you in doing press interviews for your work in TV and movies?
KG: It's funny…I've spent most of my career being the interviewer; digging up details in an attempt to tell compelling stories. Being the interviewee feels a bit peculiar but I'm thankful to be featured and I'm really enjoying it.
TDQ: Where do you see yourself in five years?
KG: I've been lucky enough to work with some really talented people. I hope to develop my craft and be offered the opportunity to take on more challenging roles.
Learn more about Krystin on her Facebook page and be sure to follow her on Twitter.
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Sarah Galvão and Leo Galvão, two well known Travel Blogger from www.almostlocals.com spent 36 hours with us.
It was fun and totally enjoyed showing them around just like we would for a good friend visiting.
Sarah and Leo were looking for a local experience, 36 hours diving into the local life-style, living just like us "parmigiani".
Not just eating our food, but getting to understand how we make magical products like Parma ham, Parmesan cheese, Culatello, Lambrusco; visiting the places where we make them, asking questions and meeting the people behind that magic.
Meanwhile visiting great art and culture, meeting local people and hanging around in the night scene where local people go.
They tell their story in this article for the Brazilian blog (article from www.almostlocals.com in portuguese) and we are glad they enjoyed our company and our service. It is worth a read, that's what we strive to offer all our visiting clients!
A visit to the city has been well worth it. Easy to understand why is one of foodies capital of Emilia Romagna."
Thanks Sarah and Leo, it was great having you around!


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At the University of Luxembourg, structured doctoral programmes combine coursework and research phases carried out over three to four years for full-time students (36-48 months, as defined by the University law):
Disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary research work;
Customised courses, enabling you to acquire advanced academic knowledge and a range of transferable skills; and
Defence of your original academic work — the doctoral dissertation — before a distinguished committee of experts.
Learn more about how to become a doctoral candidate, how doctoral education is organised at the University of Luxembourg and in case you are a researcher, how to become a supervisor.
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Why the Flu Makes You Feel So Miserable
By Dennis Thompson
TUESDAY, Feb. 27, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- If you're unlucky enough to come down with the flu, you can blame your own body for your fever, cough, muscle aches and head-to-toe distress, experts say.
Most of influenza's misery is caused by the human body itself, or more precisely the immune system's response to the virus.
"Many of the things that feel bad are the body's attempts to get rid of the pathogen that's causing the mischief," said Dr. Alan Taege, an infectious disease specialist with the Cleveland Clinic.
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When your body has prior experience with a flu virus, it already knows how to send the right antibodies out to fight off the bug, Taege said. In those cases, folks might not even notice they've had a brush with influenza.
But when faced with a new invader, the immune system goes into overdrive. It floods the body with a host of immune system-stimulating biochemicals called cytokines.
And that helps to explain why this year's flu season has been so severe -- many Americans haven't had enough prior exposure to the H3N2 flu strain that's causing such havoc, doctors say.
According to Dr. Gregory Poland, "As a result of fighting off the infection, our body releases an army of chemicals, and those are meant to stimulate the immune system. Think of them as chemicals released into the blood to flog the immune cells of the body to rev up, divide, and attack these viral infidels."
Poland is a vaccine expert with the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
Cytokines also cause inflammation throughout the body, and that inflammation leads to many of flu's most wretched symptoms, Poland and Taege said.
For instance, muscle, joint and body aches occur due to cytokine-prompted inflammation in the limbs.
Inflamed air passages produce mucous, causing a runny nose, coughing and sneezing.
Cytokines also cause the body to raise its temperature, resulting in fever.
What's more, the cytokine interferon has been linked to symptoms of headache. It's also possible that blood vessels in the brain dilate in response to fever, creating a headache by increasing pressure inside your head.
Taege likens this inflammation to your skin's response to a very hot object. You feel pain, and the place that's been seared will turn red and possibly blister. Over a few days, the burned spot starts to calm down and heal.
"The cytokines produce an inflammatory reaction that doesn't necessarily cause a blister like a thermal burn, but if you look at the throat it can look red. If you look at the airways they can look red," Taege said. "This is inflammation, and how it interacts with the cells and injures the cells goes on to produce symptoms."
Experiments have shown that people exposed to artificial cytokines will develop symptoms of flu infection, even though the virus isn't present, Taege said.
This is not to say the virus can't do damage on its own, Poland added.
"We recently had a young healthy boy die of influenza," Poland said. "Autopsy showed the virus had invaded his heart and he died as a result of that."
Flu virus infecting the lungs can directly cause shortness of breath, fever and pneumonia, Poland added.
But many deaths caused by flu occur due to a "cytokine storm" -- an overwhelming flood of immune chemicals prompted by first exposure to a new and dangerous influenza virus, Poland said.
Many of the young and healthy people killed by the flu during the 1918 influenza pandemic are believed to have died due to cytokine storm.
"The body is so massively activated in an attempt to fight off this virus that it releases too many of these internal chemicals," Poland said.
That's why flu shots are recommended. They teach the body how to produce antibodies to fight off the flu without mounting a full-fledged cytokine defense, Taege and Poland explained.
With flu activity still elevated across much of the United States, Taege said the vaccine can help limit its damage.
"Should you encounter the flu virus, then it can control it much more quickly," Taege said.
People treating flu symptoms most often are treating the inflammation produced by cytokine release. That's why nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) are recommended, Poland said.
You should also rest, drink plenty of fluids and continue to eat, Poland said.
Flu sufferers who remain active are adding to the body-wide inflammation caused by cytokines, Poland said. And those who stop eating are robbing the body of energy it needs to recover.
"One of the effects of this cytokine release is it really revs up your metabolism," he said. "You actually need more caloric intake to sustain the body."
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has more about flu symptoms and complications.
SOURCES: Alan Taege, M.D., infectious disease specialist, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio; Greg Poland, M.D., vaccine expert, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.


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A series of reports focused on Oklahoma's infrastructure, produced by the Oklahoma Public Media Exchange, a collaboration of public media organizations.
Oklahoma's extreme weather and its impact on the electric grid
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An electric power station near Hulbert, Okla. Lake Region Electric Cooperative built the area's electric infrastructure when it was formed in 1949.
Oklahoma's NPR member stations are producing a series of stories focused on infrastructure in the state as Congress wrestles with the issue.
KGOU's Ryan Gaylor has this story on the state's increasingly extreme weather and the impact it's having on the electric grid.
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WhoBob WhatPants? - What Ever Happened to SpongeBob?
When SpongeBob tries to spend quality time with his friends, he just ends up being a nuisance to them instead. He has no other choice but to pack and move to another city. In the process, he hits his head, loses all of his memory and wanders away into a new town.
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May 7, 2020 11:20AM PT
Debenhams Plans to Shutter Five Stores, Putting More Than 1,000 Jobs at Risk
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Another five of Debenhams' department stores will not reopen even when coronavirus-related lockdown restrictions in the United Kingdom are eventually lifted.
The British retail group has announced the permanent closures of its outposts located in shopping centers owned by Hammerson after it failed to reach a rent agreement with the mall operator. It has managed to strike deals with landlords to retain 120 of its 142 locations, which are still shuttered due to government orders implemented amid the coronavirus pandemic.
"We can confirm that, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to agree to terms with Hammerson on our five stores in its shopping centers, and so they will not be reopening," the company said in a statement. "We continue to engage in constructive talks with our landlords and have agreed terms on the vast majority of our stores, which we look forward to reopening when government restrictions allow."
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The impacted stores are located in the Bullring in Birmingham; The Oracle in Reading; Centrale in Croydon; Highcross in Leicester; and Silverburn in Glasgow.
More than 1,000 jobs are expected to be lost as a result of the move. A majority of the retailer's 22,000 workers are currently receiving wages under the U.K.'s furlough scheme, which pays 80% of an employee's salary up to 2,500 pounds ($3,067 at current exchange) each month.
Debenhams entered bankruptcy last month for the second time in a year, appointing administrators "in order to protect the business" and get it "into a position to reopen and trade as many stores as possible again when restrictions are lifted."
The department store is not alone in facing financial headwinds as COVID-19 sweeps the country. Fellow British retailer Laura Ashley blamed the virus when it declared insolvency in March, while fashion group Oasis Warehouse went bankrupt in mid-April. According to a late March report from market research firm Global Data, one-fifth of U.K.'s apparel and footwear spend could be wiped out this year due to the pandemic.


My central heater is still broken. It needs a $700 part plus labor to install it. I have plug-in heaters, which did just fine last winter.
I have this nice little Lasko heater in my room....that I can't use.
When I turn it on, within minutes, even if I don't turn anything else on, it trips the breaker. This home was built in 1974. I'm sure at that time, the only thing plugged up in the bedrooms was an alarm clock and a light...maybe a radio. Today we have computers, speakers, TVs, phones, and heaters. Way too much for the breaker to handle.
So last night it was time to rig up something.
At this time, the only thing running downstairs is the refrigerator and the clock in the stove, which I don't know how to disconnect. Everything else is on surge protectors and gets shut off after use. Now the heater is plugged into the downstairs bathroom. The only problem with this setup is that now you can't close the bathroom door.
Good old bubble wrap to the rescue. Why on earth would they make it green?
Through the dining room window under Silly's careful supervision.
Then into an outlet all by itself in the kitchen.
It sure will be nice to have heat without having to run downstairs to reset the breaker.
The only thing I'm going to add is a new, more heavy duty extension cord. The one that I'm using now gets really hot on both ends after the heater is on for a while. It still beats having to come up with over a thousand bucks to fix the central heat.
Mmmhhh....I think somebody's trying to tell me something.


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The Ringer (2005)
PG-13 | 94 min | Comedy, Sport
A young guy's only option to erase a really bad debt is to rig the Special Olympics by posing as a contestant.
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Gary Barker
Lynn Sheridan
Jed Rees
Bill Chott
Edward Barbanell
Leonard Earl Howze
Geoffrey Arend
Luis Avalos
Stavi
Leonard Flowers
Zen Gesner
David Patrick
Steve Levy
Alcides Dias
(as Al 'Train' Dias)
Mike Cerrone
Barry W. Blaustein
Ricky Blitt
3 January 2006 | MovieManMenzel
| Wow this movie is really underrated!
A long time ago when I first saw the trailer for "The Ringer" my reaction to it was what the hell? Why would someone make a whole movie based on a "South Park" episode? Then the trailer for "The Ringer" disappeared for a while and then resurfaced completely re-edited. The new trailer for the film didn't really increase my interest in the film but out of curiosity (and the fact there really isn't much out I haven't seen) I decided to give the movie a chance and did so this afternoon.
"The Ringer" is about a guy named Steve (Johnny Knoxville) who has just gotten himself in a little bit of trouble and is in a bit of debt because he owes $25,000 to the local hospital. With no where else to go Steve turns to his uncle Gary (Brian Cox), who is also in debt because of a bad gambling problem. Gary soon comes up with the solution to both their problems, Gary wants to fix the Special Olympics and enter Steve as the special athlete in order to win the money to pay off both their debts. Funny and touching moments ensue
Wow!!!! That's all I can say when I walked out of the theater this afternoon! This movie is probably one of the most poorly marketed and underrated films ever. The movie from its marketing makes you feel ashamed to even want to see it because it looks like it's about making fun of people who are "special" but guess what? The movie doesn't give off that vibe at all. In fact, it makes you actually view the mentally challenged as normal people. The movie is never mean when it comes to dealing with that topic in fact it's almost uplifting and inspirational. Holy crap! Who the heck would think that would be possible from looking at the trailer or reading the plot outline?
"The Ringer" is one of these movies that received mediocre reviews which I don't understand. Roger Ebert of all critics actually admitted to liking this movie which means the movie has to be pretty darn good because he's a very harsh critic. I don't understand how anyone can hate this movie. While it does contain some of Hollywood's most typical scenes, the movie has a ton of heart, a decent amount of laughs, and overall good performances especially for a comedy. This is one of those hidden surprises that we rarely get from Hollywood. Also a little side note, this movie was made with the help of the real Special Olympics so it's nice to know there is some reality that helps fuel the film.
The acting all around is really good. Johnny Knoxville plays his character Jeffy perfectly. Katherine Heigl plays Lynn the adorable counselor in charge of watching over the special athletes and her and Knoxville both have nice on screen chemistry. The best characters though are the mentally challenged athletes themselves especially Glen (Jed Rees) and Thomas (Bill Chott). Everyone did a fine job in making the film's performances funny and believable.
The screenwriter Ricky Blitt is best known for writing several episodes of one of my favorite TV shows "Family Guy." Who would have thought that someone who had such a creative mind to create crude and original jokes for an animated TV series would be able to create such a touching and funny script? Director Barry W. Blaustein did a good job capturing the heart felt moments and comedy. The whole "When did we get ice cream" scene was a classic among others. I think both guys did a good job with the film and I feel bad for both that this movie is doing better at the box office because this movie really does have potential.
In the end, "The Ringer" is a very enjoyable and unique comedy, one that makes you laugh with the characters and not at them. The writer and director as well as everyone involved make you look and think of mentally challenged people as normal people. When the movie tries to exhibit typical jokes like every time Steve falls down it fails as a comedy but when it's not trying so hard to be funny it really is and luckily that's the majority of the film. When you leave the theater after watching this film, you leave with a big smile on your face and almost feel a bit inspired. This film is sure to win the hearts of most and is truly a victim of bad marketing. I for one loved "The Ringer" and will be sure to buy it when it comes to DVD.
MovieManMenzel's final rating for "The Ringer" is an 8/10. Ignore the trailers and check it out!
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The North American meaning of "ringer" means: Fraudulent entry, somebody who is fraudulently substituted in a competition.
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Packing lunch every morning is going pretty well. Obviously I can't make the exact same thing but following the menu is actually easier than thinking of what to pack everyday.
Since my son asked for mini pudding as well, I bake cupcakes and cookies once a week.
Just before he started school, the staff said to us, "Don't worry, some kids bring packed lunch, and he can bring whatever he likes."
And that made me feel much better about not choosing to have school meal. Anyway till he grows older and the age more kids bring own food, I will follow the menu I think.
This is not only for school meal, but I love this freedom and being able to make own choices. We don't have that in Japan. Somehow we all follow the same thing and if you don't you have to fix that especially in school. We may learn coordination that way but I am not sure if we learn to respect others who have different views and values.


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Take pleasure in Italian cooking traditions
This popular cuisine is approachable and indulgent on any plate.
Culinary Ideas
Pasta, Parmesan cheese, oregano, olive oil … Italian ingredients are part of some of the world's most popular foods. There's plenty to celebrate, and October is National Italian-American Heritage Month.
In 1880, waves of Italian immigrants migrated to the United States to flee poverty in rural parts of Southern Italy and Sicily. About 100 years later, in 1989, a month was designated to honor the achievements, contributions and influences of Italian immigrants and their descendants living within the American shores.
All told, Over 26 million people of Italian descent live in the U.S., making up America's seventh largest ethnic group.
October is a month to celebrate Italian culture and spread the word about the traditions that come with it. Italian culture is famous for its food. Although culinary traditions differ by region, a common theme is simplicity and enhanced flavors.
This theme meal focuses on Northern Italian cuisine, where rich dairy products such as cheese and butters from the local cattle often take a leading role.
Gordon Food Service Chef Profile
Ralph Scurci, Culinary Specialist
Pittsburgh market
Ralph Scurci is a Gordon Food Service Culinary Specialist.
He has supported Sales Representatives and customers in the Allegheny Division (Pittsburgh market) since 2015.
Before that, he worked as Executive Chef for both national and family-owned restaurants.
Ralph attended the Culinary Institute of America and has completed competencies from American Culinary Federation as a Certified Executive Chef.
Appetizer: Bagna Cauda
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Soup: Pasta e Fagioli
Entrée: Chicken Milanese
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Sesame Named as the 9th Labeled Allergen
Prepare now to list sesame with other menu label alerts. Sesame has joined the list of allergens requiring menu label alerts, and you need to


Oct. 3, 2017 1:03 PM PT2:03 PM MT3:03 PM CT4:03 PM ET20:03 GMT4:03 1:03 PM MST3:03 PM EST3:03 PM CT0:03 UAE (+1)16:03 ETNaN:� - Norman says he will be sidelined for the next four weeks because of a fractured rib.
Analysis: Norman also sustained small damage to his lung lining during Monday's loss to the Chiefs. With the Redskins on their bye week, Norman will miss at least three games after that and possibly more.
Oct. 2, 2017 6:51 PM PT7:51 PM MT8:51 PM CT9:51 PM ET1:51 GMT9:51 6:51 PM MST8:51 PM EST8:51 PM CT5:51 UAE (+1)21:51 ETNaN:� - The Redskins lost Norman for at least a couple weeks with a rib injury Monday night against the Chiefs. Norman had delivered a big hit on Travis Kelce midway through the second quarter, but he appeared to be fine after the hit.
Analysis: He left later in the quarter, and coach Jay Gruden said on his way into the locker room at halftime that Norman could miss a couple weeks.


Approximately 80% of depressive episodes have their onset during the first six months following traumatic brain injury.
Sertraline appears to be efficacious in preventing the onset of depressive symptoms following traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a new study published online in the September 14, 2016 issue of JAMA Psychiatry.
A team of researchers headed by Ricardo Jorge, MD, Professor at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, set out to investigate whether prophylactic administration of sertraline prevents the emergence of depressive symptoms following TBI.
The researchers randomized 94 patients, aged 18 to 25 years, who had been hospitalized for TBI to receive either placebo or 100 mg/day of sertraline (n=46 and n=48, respectively). Patients were treated for 24 weeks or until development of a mood disorder. The main outcome was time to onset of TBI-associated depressive disorders, as defined by DSM-IV.
At 24 weeks, the number of patients needed to treat to prevent depression was 5.9 (95% CI, 3.1-71.1; likelihood ratio test χ2 =4.6; P=0.03) for sertraline, versus placebo, "meaning the hazards for developing depression were about four times the hazards of participants receiving sertraline treatment," they explained. They added that this prophylactic effect was "not restricted to the few participants with a remote history of depressive disorders." However, there was no difference in neuropsychological variables between the sertraline and the placebo groups.
Adverse events in both groups were mild moderate, although the odds of having dry mouth and diarrhea were higher for participants receiving sertraline treatment than for those receiving placebo.
The researchers acknowledged several limitations in their study, including the relatively small sample size. Additionally, follow-up was limited to six months following the incident TBI. They pointed out, however, that previous studies on the incidence of depressive disorders during the first year following TBI indicate that approximately 80% of depressive episodes have their onset during the first six months. Moreover, their findings are "consistent with previous reports on the efficacy of antidepressants to prevent depression after stroke," they stated.


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The Next Decade of China's Transformation
The latest act in its economic success story may see China achieve high-income status in 10 years, an unprecedented transformation for a country its size and one with far-reaching ramifications.
Morgan Stanley Bluepapers, a product of our Research Division, involve collaboration from analysts, economists and strategists across the globe and address long-term, structural business changes that are reshaping the fundamentals of entire economies and industries around the globe.
China's transformation over the past 30 years can be illustrated in a number of dramatic ways: sleepy coastal towns turned high-tech manufacturing centers; Shanghai's quaint riverfront sprouting an iconic skyline of financial might; its rise as a global economic powerhouse, second only to the U.S.
Here is another way to look at it: China's per capita gross national income (GNI) of $290 in 1985 had nearly doubled to $540 by 1995, more than tripled to $1,760 by 2005, then quadrupled to $8,100 by 2016, according to World Bank data.
The future Chinese consumer will be richer, older and more tech-savvy.
This unprecedented lift from low to middle-high income status is now set for the next stage of an even harder climb. In a new Bluepaper report that melds analysis and insights from its macroeconomists, market strategists and sector specialists, Morgan Stanley forecasts that "China will break out of the middle-income trap and join the rarified ranks of high-income society" attaining per capita GNI of above $12,500 by 2027—a defining moment in its economic journey.
Getting there won't be easy. Many barriers and pitfalls lie ahead, from industrial overcapacity and the need to reform its state-owned enterprises to elevated levels of debt, as well as the more recent risk of protectionism. Yet, for investors, companies and policymakers with a long-term view, Morgan Stanley offers a compelling map of China's shift from export-driven manufacturing growth to an economy powered by domestic consumers and higher value-added sectors, from technology and energy to healthcare, education and more.
China Is Expected to Achieve High Income Status by 2027
Source: World Bank, Morgan Stanley Research. E=Morgan Stanley Research Estimates. GNI= Gross National income.
Fear of Financial Shock
Skepticism abounds, and not without cause. Investors seem to be most concerned about the risks of a financial shock in China, similar to the Asian financial crisis in 1997-98 and the U.S. financial meltdown in 2008, which triggered a global recession, says Chetan Ahya, Morgan Stanley's Co-Head of Global Economics and Chief Asia Economist. Of particular concern: China's debt has risen from 147% of GDP in 2007 to 279% in 2016, a buildup that many fear is unsustainable. Reflecting their skepticism, investors now hold a decade-low underweight position in China equities, notes Jonathan Garner, Morgan Stanley's Chief Asia Equity Strategist.
Still, China has proven its mettle in the past. In the aftermath of both global financial crises—in 1998 and 2008—even as many market stalwarts faltered, China held fast as an anchor of economic stability. Ahya and Garner believe that it can avoid the worst yet again, citing three major factors:
China's own savings have funded its buildup in debt, which has gone into investment, rather than consumption;
The government enjoys strong net asset positions both domestically and externally. Both provide adequate buffers against shocks;
Strong external macro positions, including a current account surplus, high levels of foreign currency reserves, and lack of significant inflationary pressures, leave China with plenty of leeway to manage domestic liquidity conditions.
That said, "China has borrowed a lot from the future, and the payback will be in the form of a significant slowdown in growth rates," Ahya says.
Base Case: Debt-to-GDP (%) Pace of Increase Expected to Slow
Source: CEIC, Morgan Stanley Research estimates
Slower But Higher Quality Growth
That slowdown is already under way. GDP growth has trended lower every year since 2010, when growth was 10.6%. From 2011-15, real GDP growth averaged 7.9%; Morgan Stanley projects an average real GDP growth rate of 6.1% from 2016-20, falling to 4.6% (2021-25) and 3.1% by the 2026-30.
Managed correctly, however, that is precisely the trajectory China wants. "To continue its journey toward a high-income society, China will need to move up the value chain in economic activities, shutting down capacities in old, redundant industries, while fostering the development of new, high value-added economic activities in sectors such as healthcare, education and environmental services," says Robin Xing, Morgan Stanley's Chief China Economist.
Consumption and services will come to dominate the economic landscape. Indeed by 2030, China's private consumer market will reach $9.6 trillion and account for 47% of its GDP, up from $4.4 trillion and 39% of GDP today. "The future Chinese consumer will be richer, older and more tech-savvy," says Angela Moh, who covers the consumer market in Asia, excluding Japan. By 2030, household disposable income will reach $8,700; the median age will rise to 43, and internet penetration will increase to 75%; compared to $5,000, 37 years old, and 52%, respectively, in 2016.
High-Tech Consumers
These trends will reconfigure China's domestic market. Ecommerce shifts that are already in play in mobile tech innovation, electronic payments and banking, and online shopping will accelerate, says Moh. "Considering that by 2030, about half of the population in China will either have grown up with a smartphone or be sufficiently tech-literate to benefit from the sprawling eCommerce infrastructure, eCommerce is likely to remain a key driver of China's consumption," she says, adding that eCommerce is likely to drive growth in rural consumption in particular, as internet accessibility continues to improve.
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Beauty in the Eye of the Chinese Consumer
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Opportunities Amid China's Challenges
Expect winners and losers. The sectors that are most likely to benefit: providers of high-end goods and services, as well as experiential industries, including auto, vacation travel, healthcare, household and electronic appliances, jewelry and luxury goods, and sportswear. Other sectors will likely suffer. "Food and beverage, home and personal care, and apparel and footwear industries in general will need to adapt to fast-changing consumption trends and overall lower allocation of spending on their products," Moh says.
At the same time, China will ramp its competitiveness against other traditional leaders in high value-added manufacturing categories, such as telecom equipment, semiconductors, railways, power supply infrastructure and defense, says Garner. Even higher up the industrial supply chain, China's efforts at home-grown automobile and aircraft manufacturing are also important to watch.
China services segment will also experience more growth. Areas such as healthcare, education, information technology, finance, and culture and entertainment are already adapting to demographic and economic shifts. Government and private investment are also expected to grow significantly in these sectors, reflecting the demands of an aging population, the growing market for high-tech skillsets and a wealthier, savvier consumer base.
China's climb to high-income status bears many risks. Indeed, only two other countries with a population of more than 20 million—Poland and South Korea—have achieved this feat in the past three decades. A lot can go wrong. The debt cycle may spin out. Unexpected headwinds, such as the recent increase in protectionism risks, may slow global growth. Yet, policy makers have signaled their resolve to focus more on preventing financial risks, indicating that they won't protect growth at all costs.
"This gives us greater confidence that policy makers will be able to slow the pace of rise in debt-to-GDP and will focus their efforts on setting a more stable environment that can allow China's vibrant private sector and formidably resourced state-owned enterprises to move toward high value-added economic activities," Ahya says.
For corporates and investors focused on the next stage of China's transformation, significant market opportunities await. Referring to the benchmark index for global investors in China, Garner says: "We are confident that the MSCI China can continue its long run track record of outperformance of global emerging markets."
MSCI China vs. MSCI EM: Total Return Rebased Index in US$ (Log Scale)
Source: MSCI, Morgan Stanley Research, monthly data as of Jan, 2017
This article is adapted from the Bluepaper report, "Why we are bullish on China" (Feb 13, 2017). Institutional clients can ask their Morgan Stanley representative for the full report, or access it directly. Wealth Management clients can ask their Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor for a copy, or access the report by logging into their Morgan Stanley Online account. Get more Morgan Stanley Research and Ideas, or find a Financial Advisor.
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Dawn of the Hunters Book Spotlight & Book Tour Giveaway
Today, I am featuring the third book of the Hunters of Infinity series in our bookspotlight! Check out Dawn of the Hunters, learn about the series and the author--and be sure to enter for a chance to win a $20 Amazon gift card in the book tour giveaway at the end of this post!
Dawn of the Hunters
Hunters of Infinity #3
by Ryan Wieser
Genre: Space Opera, SciFi
Pub Date: 5/7/19
Even the Hunters of Infinity are splintered when faced with the greatest battle in the Daharian galaxy's history . . .
Jessop has proven herself to be an unstoppable force from Aranthol to Azgul, inarguably the fiercest warrior the Hunters have ever seen. And her abilities only seem to strengthen as her rage grows. With the two men she holds dear by her side—one good-souled, one with a treacherous past, and both deadly with a sword—she prepares to enter the most important fight of her life, with the most personal stakes yet . . .
Armies are divided and reforged, and battle lines are drawn. Blind loyalty drives some while others are sworn to protect the galaxy at all costs.
Bonds will be tested.
Lives will be lost.
Consequences will be devastating.
"This thrilling, action-packed debut ties together strong characters with a building story line that will have readers clamoring for the next volume in this new series." —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW, on The Glass Blade
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The Shadow City
The Hunters of Infinity have guarded the Daharian galaxy for ages, but when betrayed, they can become a vicious enemy . . .
Jessop, the first woman to join the Hunters, has finally been reunited with those who mean the most to her. In her quest for vengeance, she has left many embittered and betrayed, chief among them Kohl O'Hanlon, the Hunter who once loved her.
Now, as the feared Falco Bane leads his forces into the Hunters' territory, Kohl attempts to retaliate, flooding their infamous Shadow City with his own followers. Jessop must fight a war on two fronts, testing her commitment to the ones she loves and challenging her abilities as the most elite warrior among the Hunters. With the future of Daharia's leadership at stake, Jessop is determined to protect those closest to her at all costs . But when allies turn into adversaries, the real threat comes from a place least expected . . .
The Glass Blade
The Hunters of Infinity have been protecting the Daharian galaxy for years, but there has never been a female Hunter—until now.
In a seedy bar in the shadowy corners of Daharia, Jessop comes to the rescue of young Hunter Kohl O'Hanlon. Impressed by her remarkable sword-wielding skills, the Hunters invite her to their training facility, the Glass Blade, though not all are pleased with the intrusion. But they soon discover that Jessop learned to fight from the rogue leader of the Shadow City of Aranthol—and escaped. Now they want to use her intimate knowledge of their enemy to destroy him.
As Jessop grows closer to this elite brotherhood, their leader succumbs to a mysterious ailment, and Kohl learns that Jessop is hiding dark secrets, raising suspicions about the enigmatic woman who saved his life. Has the Hunters' security been breached—or do they have a traitor in their ranks?
Allegiances will be questioned.
Loyalties will be betrayed.
Vengeance will be brutal.
"This thrilling, action-packed debut ties together a strong characters with a building story line that will have readers clamoring for the next volume in this new series." —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW, on The Glass Blade
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Ryan Wieser completed her B.A. in Sociology and Socio-Legal Studies before going on to complete her MSc. in Experimental Psychology. Having been raised in Africa and educated across multiple countries, Ryan has a passion for travel and an interest in diverse cultures. She currently resides in Wyoming with her husband, where she is writing her next book.
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EastEnders Spoilers: Is Dotty Cotton Leo King's New Love Interest?
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By Nics Abasta	 On Jan 8, 2020
"EastEnders" spoilers reveal that Leo King (Tom Wells) may have a new love interest, Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero). The latter will be smitten with Leo when she sees him in the market. She'll try to charm him but he snaps when Dotty mentions her father. Later, she apologizes to him and asks if he wants to go out for a drink. Will Dotty regret her decision to ask Leo out?
Just like her father, Nick Cotton (John Altman), Dotty is bringing nothing but trouble in the Square. But she may find herself in a precarious situation if she tries to get the attention of the new villain in town, Leo.
Viewers may recall that Leo has been trying so hard to win back the affection of Whitney (Shona McGarty) since she found out about his real identity. Even though Whitney's trying to avoid him, it seems like he'll catch the eye of Dotty.
EastEnders Spoilers: Dotty Cotton To Flirt With Evil Leo King
Eastenders Spoilers: Dotty Cotton Tries To Charm Leo King
When Dotty joins Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) on the market, she'll set her eye upon Leo and Bex will worry that her friend has taken a liking to the guy. Dotty approaches Leo and helps him on his stall. She'll continue to charm him throughout the week. However, he shows his true nature when Dotty mentions Toni King (Chris Coghill).
After realizing that she's upset Leo, Dotty will apologize and suggest that they go out for a drink. Will Leo accept her offer? Is she putting herself in danger?
The creepy solicitor came to Walford with one goal in mind, to avenge his father who was sent to prison after Whitney reported that he's been grooming him during her younger years. Believing that his father, who committed suicide in prison, was innocent, he creates an elaborate plan to romance Whitney and make her admit in the end that what she said about his father were all lies.
EastEnders Spoilers: Karen and Billy's Relationship Goes Through Rough Patch over Keanu's Exit https://t.co/3klgMHGAIg pic.twitter.com/RZdKGDIHmI
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Eastenders Spoilers: Leo King's Violent Side
Aside from being manipulative and a liar, Leo also has a violent side. Viewers know that he smashed his mother's head with a briefcase after she told him that his dad was a creep. He left her unconscious on the ground.
Will Leo finally leave Whitney alone and shift his interest to Dotty instead? Or will Dotty make the mistake of liking the guy, who clearly has an unstable personality?
Be sure to tune in to catch up on everything happening with the soap right now. Come back here often for Eastenders spoilers, news, updates and rumors!
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Nics Abasta has a degree in Development Communication. Nics enjoys writing about entertainment, as well as tech and business news. During her spare time, she likes to read youth fiction books, study photography or go out with her husband and kids.
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Spy vs. Spy (Xbox)
Developer: Vicious Cycle
Publisher: Global Star TDK Mediactive
Release Date: April 7, 2005 (US)
T for Teen: Cartoon Violence, Crude Humor
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Spy Vs. Spy
By Eduardo Vasconcellos | Apr 18, 2005
Spy Vs. Spy hits the Xbox with a $20.00 price tag. Is it any good, or is the game doomed to collect dust in the stores?
Fun attitude; massive amount of creative weapons; decent multiplayer.
Poor gameplay; unresponsive controls; poor camera control; annoying sound; objectives sometimes unclear.
How Our Ratings Work
Gracing the innards of Mad Magazine, the two spies from Spy vs. Spy have entertained audiences for decades. However, these characters have yet to make a less than rocky transition to the game world. Unfortunately, Spy vs. Spy for Xbox only adds to the rockiness. The game is more or less a rehash of hundreds of titles that have come before it, playing like the original DOOM or Quake, it's not breaking any new ground, but that doesn't make it a poor game. The bad controls, second-rate gameplay, bland environments, and confusing objectives are responsible for that.
The gameplay is divvied up between the single and multiplayer modes. While the multiplayer modes draw the bulk of the attention, there are three modes of play for single players: story, modern, and classic. Story mode tosses you into the shoes of either the Black or White Spy as you attempt to save the world from a doomsday device. Throughout the hijinks, you will have to battle with various enemies ranging from robots to duking it out with the opposite Spy.
The classic and modern modes are nearly identical: you run around an environment looking to capture four secret items. Whoever captures all four wins the match. The only difference is that in classic mode you will always be in the "embassy" environment, and when you have all four items, you must run to the roof of the building you're in, where a helicopter waits to transport you away from the madness.
Unfortunately, the mode most fun in the game is also the most disappointing: the severely limited multiplayer mode. The big four modes available for multiplayer are deathmatch, last man standing, Armed and Loaded, and Get MAD. Deathmatch and last man standing are standard fare, and Armed and Loaded is similar to deathmatch, but the more you kill, the more cash you earn. Get MAD is like a capture the flag match, where you find a MAD icon and hold onto it as long as possible. The person who holds the icon for the longest amount of time wins.
Problems, however, plague all the game's modes of play: unresponsive controls, confusing objectives, and bland gameplay. More than once there were times where the appropriate button just wouldn't do its job.
When surrounded by enemies and you need to jump out of harms way, the jump button doesn't work. When you're cornered by a team of nefarious baddies and you want to mow them down with a chainsaw -- the trigger button doesn't respond. Then, when you want to proceed with the mission, the objective screen doesn't show you what you need to do next. Most importantly, the game gets really boring after about 15 minutes of play. When you'd rather watch an old rerun of The Fresh Prince over playing a brand-new game, that's not exactly a mark of quality.
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«Small Talk» () — песня американской певицы Кэти Перри, выпущенная 9 августа 2019 года. Соавтором трека выступил американский певец Чарли Пут.

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В июле 2019 года Чарли Пут обмолвился, что имеет отношение к новому синглу Кэти Перри. 6 августа сама певица в своих соцсетях выкладывает небольшие отрывки текста песни.

7 августа 2019 года состоялся «Capitol Congress», где певице была вручена памятная доска за сто миллионов сертифицированных копий синглов в США от Американской ассоциации звукозаписывающих компаний, там же певица впервые исполнила данную песню. Официальная премьера сингла состоялась 9 августа.

16 августа певица представила вертикальное видео на песню эксклюзивно для Spotify.

20 августа песня была отправлена на радиостанции США.

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Песни 2019 года
Синглы Capitol Records
Песни, написанные Кэти Перри
Песни, написанные Чарли Путом
Песни Кэти Перри
Видеоклипы, снятые Таней Муиньо


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