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La-La Land Records: Batman Returns, Jade, & Haunted Honeymoon
December 15, 2010 in Soundtracks | Tags: Alice in Wonderland, Aliens, Apollo 13, Avatar, Balto, Batman, Batman Returns, Blazing Saddles, Casper Braveheart, Chazz Palminteri, Clue, composer, Dan Goldwasser, Daniel Schweiger, Danny DeVito, Danny Elfman, David C. Fein, David Caruso, Dom DeLuise, Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner, Glory, Gotham City, Haunted Honeymoon, Jade, James Horner, James Nelson, John Morris, John Takis, Jumanji, La-La Land Records, Limited Edition Cd, Linda Fiorentino, London Symphony Orchestra, Loreena McKennitt, Mark Banning, Mars Attacks, Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Mike Mastessino, MV Gerhard, Neil S. Bulk, Orion Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Shawn Murphy, Tim Burton, Titanic, Wanted, Warner Bros., William Friedkin, Young Frankenstein | 1 comment
We've got three new CDs from La-La Land Records heading your way!
First up is the next edition in La-La Land's Expanded Archival Collection, lets all return to Gotham for this two disc remastered and expanded presentation of Danny Elfman's magnificent score to the 1992 Warner Bros. motion picture blockbuster Batman Returns, starring Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito, and directed by Tim Burton. Composer Danny Elfman (Batman, Mars Attacks, Wanted, Alice in Wonderland) revisits his iconic theme and expertly weaves it into a sumptuous musical experience, bringing to life the film's breathtaking action and rich emotional and psychological underpinnings. Produced by Neil S. Bulk, Dan Goldwasser and MV Gerhard and mastered by James Nelson from Shawn Murphy's first generation three-track digital mixes, this limited edition release features more than 30 minutes of previously unreleased music, including alternate cues. The in-depth, exclusive liner notes are by John Takis and the art direction is by David C. Fein. This release is limited to only 3,500 copies, so get them while you can.
Next up is the world premiere release of acclaimed composer James Horner's (Aliens, Glory, Titanic, Avatar) score to the 1995 Paramount Pictures feature film Jade, starring David Caruso, Linda Fiorentino and Chazz Palminteri, directed by William Friedkin. Previously unavailable in any format, this release of Horner's erotically charged, Asian-tinged score finally takes its place in his soundtrack canon of notable 1990's works. 1995 proved to be an especially successful year for Horner, having released scores to such films as Casper, Braveheart, Apollo 13, Jumanji and Balto. This release of Jade now fills the hole in one of his most important years as a composer! Produced for La-La Land Records by Dan Goldwasser and mastered by Mike Matessino from ½ inch Paramount vault materials, this release contains bonus tracks that include Loreena McKennitt's "The Mystic's Dream" and the classical piece "Le Sacre du Printemps," both of which are featured in the film's score. Exclusive, in-depth liner notes by Daniel Schweiger feature comments from the film's director, William Friedkin. Art direction is by Mark Banning.
Finally we have another premiere release from composer John Morris' (Blazing Saddles, Clue, Young Frankenstein) sumptuous orchestral score to the 1986 Orion Pictures feature flim, Haunted Honeymoon, starring Gene Wilder, Gilda Radner and Dom DeLuise, and directed/co-written by Gene Wilder. Produced by Ford A. Thaxton and digitally edited and mastered by James Nelson, this release finally makes available one of John Morris' most technically spectacular and evocative scores, that's brilliantly performed by the London Symphony Orchestra. Limited to 1,200 copies, this release features exclusive, in-depth liner notes are by film music writer Jeff Bond.
March 5, 2010 in Movie Reviews | Tags: 3-D, Alan Rickman, Alice in Wonderland, Alice Kingsleigh, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Anne Hathaway, Avatar, Cheshire Cat, Crispin Glover, Dances with Wolves, Danny Elfman, Dormouse, Drink Me, Eat Me, fiancé, giantess, growing, Helena Bonham Carter, Jabberwocky, James Cameron, Johnny Depp, Lewis Carroll, Linda Woolverton, Lisa Maire, Little Britain, March Hare, Marvel Comics, Matt Lucas, Mia Wasikowska, Michael Sheen, Off With Their Heads, Peter Parker, Planet of the Ape, RealD, shrinking, shrunk, Spider-Man, Stayne the Knave of Hearts, Stephen Fry, tea party, The Blue Caterpiller, The Mad Hatter, The Red Queen, The White Queen, The White Rabbit, Through the Looking-Glass, Tim Burton, Tron: Legacy, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Underland, Walt Disney, What If... | 7 comments
It's time to go back to Wonderland, and to do so you'll need your Tim Burton 3-D glasses. This version of Alice in Wonderland is not so much a remake, as it is a continuation of the original classic tale. Of course, it's also told through the eyes of visionary director Tim Burton, and marks his third remake or retelling if you will, of an already existing movie classic. I'm a huge Tim Burton fan, but I'm truly starting to miss the originality of his former moviemaking. It's true that these remakes embody the essences of an original Burton film, but there is still this underlying familiarity of the original movies or stories on which the work is based. Which is a good thing for a remake to embody, but at this point I would really like to see Burton take me to a place I have never seen before. We don't have many visionary directors that can do what he is capable of, and it seems like for the last few years we have been getting the "What if…" versions of Tim Burton films. For those of you that are not huge comic book nerds, "What if…" comics, are a Marvel Comics series that takes a classic storyline, like say… Spider-Man. The comics would raise the question, what if Peter Parker's Uncle hadn't died? Would he have learned that with great power, comes great responsibility? And that is exactly what we have here, "What if… Tim Burton directed Planet of the Apes?" Sadly, we all now know the answer to that question.
In this version of Alice in Wonderland, we follow a now nineteen year old Alice, who has forgotten all about her original adventures in Wonderland, and finds herself now facing even more grownup decisions than ever before, which could not be better timing, because the creatures of Wonderland (or Underland as they call it) are facing troubles of their own; and only Alice can save them. I think they did a really good job of putting a new spin on a classic tale, while still retaining some moments from the original story. The movie moves at a nice pace, and Tim Burton's visuals are anything but boring. The special effects are quite amazing, and it managed to do for me what Avatar couldn't, which was being able sell me on the movie's world and characters. I was totally submerged in the world of Wonderland. I cared about the characters. I was interested in the story they were telling. And even though I was familiar with the story they were telling, they still managed to take me somewhere new, and give me an environment that was worth caring about. Okay, maybe I'm laying it on a little thick. The story wasn't that amazing; but if anything, it just proves that James Cameron did not try hard enough to change his Dances with Wolves storyline in Avatar.
Johnny Depp's portrayal of the Mad Hatter is well… Okay. Look, Johnny Depp is an amazing actor. I think we can all agree on that. But, it seems like when he plays these remake roles for Tim Burton, he tends to go too far. He almost over plays the role. I'm not saying it's a bad performance by any means, but much like his portrayal of Willy Wonka being almost Michael Jackson-ish, it feels like sometimes less could be more. I feel that these characters already have such a larger than life persona attached to them that Depp is almost trying to harness that imagery by playing them as big as he possibly can, when the truth is playing them slightly smaller, might actually give you the same effect in the end. Anne Hathaway, surprisingly, gives a horrible performance as the White Queen. I'm not quite sure what happened there. I would have to imagine that it was the way Burton wanted the role to be portrayed, but I'm afraid it really didn't work for me. I found it to be very distracting. I couldn't keep myself from trying to figure out why she was acting that way. The best I could come up with is that the role of the White Queen most likely would have been the role that Burton's former fiancé, Lisa Marie, would have played if they were still together. He was most likely directing Hathaway as such, which would possibly explain the uncomfortable nature of her performance in the film. Just a theory. On the better side of the coin, Little Britain's Matt Lucas gives an amazing performance as both Tweetledee and Tweetledum. And what Tim Burton film would be complete without current fiancé, Helena Bonham Carter? Donning an abnormally large head, inspired by the books original illustrations, Carter plays the hot-tempered Red Queen.
Like I mention at the beginning of this review, Alice in Wonderland is a part of the new and ever growing trend that is 3-D movies. Now, I will admit that this new RealD 3-D system works so much better then those old red and blue glasses ever did. But, it's still getting a little out of control, if you ask me. I enjoy watching these new 3-D films in the theatre, but once you watch the movie at home, I'm afraid it's just not quite the same experience. The scenes in which the glasses just add depth are fine, but when things are constantly being pointed at you and there is sadly no 3-D there to enhance it, you truly notice just how lame those stunts make the movie look in the end. Also, the 3-D seems to have a hard time handling fast paced close-up action. Alice's fall down the rabbit hole was very blurry; and because of the glasses, I felt like I might have missed some really nice moments on the way down. Over all, the movie does a great job of delivering a fun, entertaining, and somewhat curiouser and curiouser night at the movies.


Soft pink velvet scatter cushion with luxe style gold foil geometric print. Perfect for adding a comfy finish to the bed, sof or chair. A fantastic home decor accessory for the girly boudoir. Soft to the touch velvet fabric. With more cushions to choose from and part of our selection of soft furnishings with rugs and throws also available.
Soft pink velvet scatter cushion with luxe style gold foil geometric print. Perfect for adding a comfy finish to the bed, sof or chair.
A fantastic home decor accessory for the girly boudoir. Soft to the touch velvet fabric.
With more cushions to choose from and part of our selection of soft furnishings with rugs and throws also available.


Marfan syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects the body's connective tissue – the tissue that makes up our tendons, ligaments, joints, and muscles, including the heart, blood vessels, and eyes.
People with this condition are generally very tall and slim with long arms and fingers. It's quite rare – roughly 1 in 5,000 people have it. While you may be born with Marfan syndrome, you may not know until later in life. There is no cure for this disorder.
Marfan syndrome is caused by a dominant gene. This means a person only needs to have one copy of the defective gene to have the disease. The abnormal gene is known as FBN1, located on chromosome 15 (in some cases, a second gene on chromosome 5 is also involved). Only one-quarter of cases are caused by "new" or spontaneous mutations. The majority of people inherit the gene from one of their parents. People with Marfan syndrome have a 50% chance of passing it on to each of their children.
The mutated gene affects the ability to produce fibrillin, a building block of connective tissue. This tough, elastic material connects parts of the body and provides structural support for many body tissues. With Marfan syndrome, the weakened connective tissue takes a toll on cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bones, heart valves, and large blood vessels.
Marfan syndrome causes various complications related to connective tissue. However, not all people have all of the complications. One person might have no identifiable problems, while another may have all the complications listed below. When complications occur, the severity of symptoms can vary widely.
Skeletal abnormalities commonly occur with Marfan syndrome. People are usually very tall and slender, with arms, legs, and fingers disproportionately long relative to the rest of the body. In some cases, the chest wall might "cave in" or protrude in front. Some people also have scoliosis, curvature of the spine.
Vision problems are common. Many children become nearsighted early in their lives. The lens of the eye (held in place by weakened ligaments) is prone to dislocation. The results are usually vision problems, and surgery may be necessary. People with Marfan syndrome are also at greater risk of the retina detaching – requiring emergency surgery – or of getting cataracts and glaucoma.
The aorta – the major vessel carrying blood from the heart to the rest of the body – is generally wider and more fragile. Continual widening can cause the aorta to become damaged and torn. An aneurysm (abnormal dilation or widening) of the aorta can develop at the outlet of the heart. Severe chest pain, sudden weakness, an unexplained fever, or tingling in the arms or legs should receive immediate and emergency medical treatment. These may be warning signs of an aortic rupture, which can be fatal.
Marfan syndrome can also affect the lungs, causing cysts to develop or a pneumothorax (air between the lung and chest wall) that can cause pain and shortness of breath. It can also cause widening of the sac that surrounds the spinal column in the low back causing headaches, back pain, or bowel and bladder problems. Some people with the syndrome also develop striae (stretch marks) on the shoulders and buttocks.
There's no specific lab test for Marfan syndrome. However, there are tests that can check for the defective gene or test for protein defects characteristic of this condition. People who have Marfan syndrome and go on to have children may want to consider gene testing so that complications of the syndrome can be detected and treated early. Because there are limits to genetic testing, testing needs to be done by someone who is familiar with Marfan syndrome and the testing limitations.
A diagnosis of Marfan syndrome is made when certain criteria, called Ghent criteria, are met. There are major criteria and minor criteria involving the parts of the body (e.g., bones, joints, eyes, heart, lungs) that are affected by Marfan syndrome.
When someone is diagnosed with Marfan syndrome, specialists such as cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and ophthalmologists are usually consulted.
In some cases, an ophthalmologist might even be the first one to detect signs of Marfan syndrome.
Since symptoms vary from one person to the next, the different complications encountered with Marfan syndrome must be treated individually. Once the disorder has been diagnosed, a doctor – preferably somebody with experience treating Marfan syndrome – will keep close tabs on the bodily systems that are vulnerable to developing problems.
Medications called beta-blockers (e.g., propranolol*, atenolol) are prescribed to slow the heart rate and reduce the force of contractions, thus lowering the strain on the heart and reducing the risk of widening and tearing of the aorta.
Medications called angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs e.g., perindopril) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs e.g., losartan) are prescribed to reduce blood pressure without slowing the heart rate. These medications significantly slow down the weakening of the aorta and may prevent certain manifestations of Marfan syndrome, including aortic aneurysm.
The heart valves and aorta are monitored with regular echocardiograms. Valve problems and widening at the root of the aorta can be treated by surgically replacing a damaged section. Even though these are major surgeries, they're usually successful and lifesaving. Because of the enormous strain pregnancy puts on the heart, pregnant women with Marfan syndrome must be closely monitored.
Annual visits to an ophthalmologist allow Marfan-related eye complications to be quickly diagnosed. Eye glasses and contact lenses are usually enough to correct eye problems, but surgery may be also needed.
Curvature of the spine is treated using braces and physical therapy. For more extreme scoliosis, surgery is recommended to prevent progression and may even return the spine to its correct shape.
Antibiotics may be prescribed prior to dental procedures or other situations in which bacteria could enter the bloodstream. This is done to prevent infection in people with heart valve problems or those who have artificial heart valves.
Exercise should be limited to non-strenuous activities, such as walking, cycling, or jogging, which can be done at your own pace. High intensity competitive or contact sports aren't recommended.
Avoiding medications, such as decongestants, and foods containing caffeine is also recommended to prevent increases in blood pressure and to limit stretching of the connective tissue in the cardiovascular system.
It's important to remember that early diagnosis and treatment prevent far more serious complications from developing. Despite the high risks associated with heart and blood vessel problems, people with Marfan syndrome have an average life expectancy of about 70 years.


Chess pieces are more than 3 times as tall as the typical chess set.
Durable plastic chess pieces have greater detail than competing sets.
It is the second smallest of the six plastic chess sets we sell. We sell giant plastic chess sets with Kings that are 8", 12", 16", 25" 37" and 49" tall.
The MegaChess Plastic Chess Set with a 12" King is a light but rugged, injection molded plastic set suitable for children. Although grown-up will want to put this impressive MegaChess set on a tabletop, kids prefer the floor.
The plastic MegaChess pieces are made of rugged, waterproof, and UV-resistant injection-molded, hollow plastic. We have the product in stock, and we can ship immediately. Light enough to take on an outing, you can count on people (especially kids) to walk up and make friends.
The pieces are a good size. Unlike our 25", 37" and 49" Plastic Chess Sets, these pieces cannot be weighted but have a great feel without weights. The MegaChess Plastic Chess Set with a 12" King is perfect for outdoor chess, fun for school, home parties and other occasions. Kids love large chess pieces.
The Chess board is a Nylon Mat. This board is perfect for those who want to play a quick game and put the board away. It will lay flat on even lawns with short grass. Just stake down the corner grommets. The piece are strong and sturdy, yet not heavy. The Chess Board has 6" Squares and measures 57" x 57".
Or the Plastic Chess Board. This board has snap together tiles. This board is best if you want to keep the board permanently set-up. The Chess Board has 6" Squares and measures 57" x 57".
King – 2 pieces – 11.75" tall with 4.5" base – weight 6 oz.
Queen – 2 pieces – 11.25" tall with 4.5" base – weight 6 oz.
Bishop – 4 pieces – 10.5" tall with 4.25" base – weight 5 oz.
Knight – 4 pieces – 8.5" tall with 4.25" base – weight 6 oz.
Rook – 4 pieces – 8.5" tall with 4.25" base – weight 5 oz.
Pawn – 16 pieces – 8" tall with 4" base – weight – 4 oz.
Box #1 - 20" x 16" x 12" - 12 lbs.
Rook - 4 pieces – 8.5" tall with 4.25" base – weight 5 oz.


Paris – Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, today announced that it has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, an independent center of research promoting best practices in corporate ethics and governance, as a 2015 World's Most Ethical Company®.
Capgemini has been honored for the third year in a row as one of the most ethical organizations globally, recognizing its longstanding commitment to companywide ethical leadership, compliance practices, and corporate social responsibility. Through its World's Most Ethical Company designation, the Ethisphere Institute acknowledges those organizations that have had a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company.
This high profile industry accolade highlights Capgemini's commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices ensuring long-term value to key stakeholders around the world including customers, employees, suppliers, regulators and investors. Capgemini is one of only two companies in the 'consulting services' industry honored this year.
The World's Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute's Ethics Quotient™ (EQ) framework developed over years of research to provide a means to assess an organization's performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. The EQ framework and methodology is determined, vetted and refined by the expert advice and insights gleaned from Ethisphere's network of thought leaders and from the World's Most Ethical Company Methodology Advisory Panel.
Company scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%).


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Each Treat contains only five ingredients so you can feel good about treating your pup. With flavors like Pomegranate Coconut and Peanut butter Banana, you will be begging your pup for a taste.
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The Feats of Mookie have made it to Pawtucket -- and it seems very likely that the Feets of Henry will soon be reunited with them. Left-hander Henry Owens, possessor of size 17 feet qua flippers, continued a breakthrough stretch in Double-A Portland. The 21-year-old, almost exactly three years after being taken by the Red Sox in the supplemental first round of the draft, delivered a career-high eight innings of shutout ball in which he permitted just two hits (both singles), struck out two, punched out six (with 15 swings and misses on his fastball and changeup) and recorded 14 outs via groundball. His fastball angle and execution down in the strike zone were little short of dazzling (on a night when he topped out at 93 mph and averaged 90 mph), complemented by a characteristically nasty changeup and a smattering of curveballs. Through the first 58 outings and two-plus years of his pro career, Owens had never posted back-to-back outings of more than six innings. He's now done so in three straight starts, with Wednesday's eight-inning effort following consecutive seven-inning efforts. During that time, Owens has walked just five batters during 22 scoreless innings, a drastic departure from the three-start command struggle that preceded it in which Owens issued 14 free passes in 15 2/3 innings. Owens has achieved new heights in his pitch efficiency and strike throwing. On Wednesday, he found the strike zone with 73 of his career-high 107 pitches (68 percent). He's compromised his strikeouts (he's struck out 17 in his 22-inning scoreless run) but he's addressed the walks issues that had permeated his earlier outings this year while eliciting terrible contact on a consistent basis. "Same as every time, he goes out there and competes and controls the strike zone with all three pitches," catcher Blake Swihart told the Portland Press-Herald. "He'€™s pitching to contact '€¦ get them in swing mode and get them out." This is what it means to be better than your competition: In his last six starts dating to May 8 -- a period, it is worth adding, during which the left-hander had to work through the aforementioned control issues -- Owens has held hitters to a .097 average, easily the best mark in the minors during that time. He has a 4-1 record and 0.72 ERA during that stretch. His *worst* start during the run came when he gave up one run on two hits (and four walks) in four innings; his second-worst came when he threw four no-hit innings but walked five. On the year, in 12 starts, Owens is 7-3 with a 2.24 ERA, 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings and 4.0 walks per nine (a mark that has dropped like an anchor in his recent run) while holding batters to a .170 average. Astonishingly, one year after he was the most unhittable pitcher in the minors (11-6, 2.67 ERA, .177 average against while splitting the year between High-A and Double-A), he's been even *more* unhittable while spending the entire year at the level where he finished 2013. In short, he's pitching like someone who has figured out the level where he's pitching and who requires the challenge of a higher level of competition. That doesn't mean that a promotion is imminent -- unlike Betts, who had no intractable road blocks in front of him in Pawtucket -- Owens faces some bottlenecks, particularly as the Red Sox will have to steer Felix Doubront and Clay Buchholz through their rehabs, with Brandon Workman and/or Rubby De La Rosa likely to move back down to Pawtucket once the two big leaguers demonstrate they're ready to return to the majors. Nonetheless, Owens has forced the conversation to a place where the Sox have to take stock of his readiness for a higher level whenever an opportunity presents itself, as the Red Sox' top pitching prospect continues to rocket through the system. TRIPLE-A PAWTUCKET RED SOX: 8-7 WIN (11 INNINGS) AT DURHAM (RAYS) (BOX) -- Feats of Mookie (Triple-A edition): Winning. Mookie Betts recovered from a baffling 0-for-6 slump to open his Triple-A career (0-for-4 on Tuesday, hitless in his first two plate appearances on Wednesday) to collect hits in three of his next four at-bats -- including a solo homer in the top of the 11th to send Pawtucket to victory. The home run showed Betts staying back on a hanging breaking ball before whipping the bat through the zone, clearing the Blue Monster in left field with the sort of stroke that suggests that he is likely to become fairly well-acquainted with a similar landmark in Boston: Your browser does not support iframes. Betts now has eight three-hit games this year between Portland and Pawtucket -- an average of one for every seven games he's playing. And he's showing across-the-board improvement in his performance while getting pushed to higher levels of competition. His home run rate is roughly the same as it was last year. Beyond that, compared to what he did in Single-A and High-A last year, his average is up (from from .314 to .353), his OBP is up (from .417 to .439), his slugging percentage is up (from .506 to .554), his strikeout rate is down (from just over 10 percent to just under 8 percent) and he's stealing more bases (though at a slightly reduced effectiveness). Betts did get picked off of first on Wednesday, and he also grounded into a double play in the ninth inning. Still, he's doing a great deal to show that he has a chance to impact the Red Sox at the big league level down the stretch. -- Right-hander Allen Webster had his second straight solid outing since being passed over for a spot in the Red Sox rotation, delivering six innings in which he scattered seven hits (six singles and a double) while walking three and punching out four. Webster has now gone at least six innings in six of his 13 starts this year, matching his total number of outings of that duration in 21 Triple-A starts a year ago. -- With Betts playing second base in Pawtucket, Ryan Roberts made his first appearance in the outfield this year, playing left field. Roberts went 2-for-5 with a homer, double and walk. Both of his homers have come against lefties. -- Left-hander Rich Hill threw a season-high three innings. He gave up neither a run nor a hit, walked one and punched out four. -- First baseman Travis Shaw went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts. DOUBLE-A PORTLAND SEA DOGS: 5-1 WIN VS. ERIE (TIGERS) (BOX) -- Catcher Blake Swihart had his second straight multi-hit game, going 3-for-5 and driving in a pair of runs. Kevin Thomas of the Portland Press-Herald looks back on Swihart's Red Sox origins in the draft three years ago. -- Outfielder Keury De La Cruz had his third straight 2-for-4 game with a double since joining Portland following his season-opening DL stint. HIGH-A SALEM RED SOX: 4-4 TIE (SUSPENDED AFTER FOUR INNINGS) VS. FREDERICK (ORIOLES) (BOX) -- Right-hander Simon Mercedes was roughed up for four runs (three earned) on four hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. It marked just the second time this year that the 22-year-old has given up more than three runs. -- Second baseman Reed Gragnani collected doubles in each of his two at-bats before rain suspended the contest. SINGLE-A GREENVILLE DRIVE: 9-3 LOSS VS. LEXINGTON (ROYALS) (BOX) -- Right-hander Jamie Callahan allowed five runs on 10 hits in five innings, though of the 10 hits, eight were singles (with two doubles), and he attacked the strike zone, with 64 percent of his pitches for strikes while walking just one. He also struck out just one. On the year, the 19-year-old has a 6.79 ERA with opponents hitting .326 against him. His velocity has been strong -- up to the mid-90s -- but even though he's yielded just three homers, he hasn't been missing the barrel (or the bat altogether) with the same frequency that he did last year in Lowell, where he had a 3.92 ERA with a .221 batting average against. Callahan also struggled to control the running game, as five bases were stolen while he was on the mound. -- Outfielder Kendrick Perkins went 2-for-3 with a walk (his fourth in 27 games) and didn't strike out. The 22-year-old -- a giant with considerable raw power but who came out of high school as a fairly raw baseball talent as a result of his two-sport pedigree -- is amidst his best offensive stretch as a professional, hitting .302 with a .365 OBP (a mark inflated by a number of HBPs) and .453 slugging mark. -- First baseman Jantzen Witte didn't double. Indeed, the 24-year-old didn't get a hit, going 0-for-3 with a sac fly to drop his line for the year to a still whopping .355/.444/.589. DOMINICAN SUMMER LEAGUE RED SOX: 11-9 LOSS VS. DSL NATIONALS (BOX) -- Catcher Roldani Baldwin, 18, had his third multi-hit game in four contests, going 3-for-5 and driving in two. He's 9-for-17 thus far. -- Center fielder Luis Alexander Basabe reached base multiple times for his fourth straight game to open the year, going 2-for-5 with a walk. He's reached in 11 of 21 plate appearances with six walks, five hits and six strikeouts thus far.


One aspect of 25th Street that set it apart from any other spot in Utah was the number of brothels this little stretch of land once had.
At one point there were over 11 houses of "ill-repute" located along 25th Street.
Join us on a tour of Electric Alley, what was once Ogden's red-light district. Discover which locations held brothels, and learn about the ladies that frequented this lively locale.


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Addo Play Company Profile in Toy World Magazine
Posted on December 20, 2018 May 29, 2019 by addo_user
Resonating globally
Founded in April 2015 by Mary Price, a self-confessed 'retailer at heart' with a background in toy buying for the likes of Woolworths, and David Martin, who spent 13 years in sales and marketing at Mattel before moving to Mega Brands, Addo Play has grown into an internationally recognised and respected name in the toy market. Rachael Simpson spoke with Mary and Dave to find out the factors behind the company's success, and what the toy community can look forward to seeing from Addo over the coming months.
How has 2018 been for Addo Play?
Mary: We've doubled last year's turnover, making it our best year to date – but we would expect that in a business three and a half years old. Things are happening so quickly, in terms of the expansion of our range, of our licensor partnerships and of our team. We're hugely ambitious, with a real start-up mentality. While we are bucking the trend, we're very aware we couldn't do it without our brilliant team supporting us.
David: Timing has been incredibly fortuitous in terms of our business model. The Entertainer is doing really well, and Gary Grant stated recently that the exclusive Addo programme is a certainly part of this. We feel very fortunate, and very positive about the road ahead.
Do you feel that the business model – which has worked so well here in the UK – translates across the globe?
David: Addo started with just Mary and myself and now we have 30 Addo employees across the UK, Hong Kong and Europe. The Entertainer team backed Addo Play right from the start, as we began to create it an exclusive programme of toys across multiple categories. We then make these ranges available to likeminded retailers in locations where The Entertainer doesn't have a footprint.
The Entertainer has very strong criteria for listing products, and if it works for that particular retailer, there is every chance it will be an attractive proposition for others.
Because of our partnership, everything is designed with the retailer in mind. Our range is modular and fits on retail shelves efficiently, with well designed, contemporary packaging which features very clear consumer information. All the design is done here in the UK, and it's certainly resonating with others in the global market. Our products also offer great retail margins; when you combine our carefully curated ranges, great packaging and strong British design, Addo Play really strikes a chord with international retailers.
Mary: Every single box we make is designed in-house by our small but very talented design team. Our product, merchandising and QA teams do a fantastic job sourcing each item so the blend of great product in well-designed packaging is really working. We genuinely care about what goes in each box, and we want the customer experience to be an enjoyable one. Of course we are obsessed by the growth of the company, but we are equally obsessed about the sell-through of the product and keeping those customers coming back time and time again. Spend time in any department of Addo and you'll see this passion and enthusiasm first hand.
How many countries do you now have a presence in?
David: At the moment 20, in a variety of markets all around the world. We gained good traction early on in English speaking markets – Australia, New Zealand, South Africa – but we are also selling in Asia, with Toys R Us Asia being a good supporter of our line. We have good business in northern- and eastern-European territories too.
And have you added any notable new territories recently?
This year we've added the US. It's a very big focus for us going forward because of its scale. A few weeks ago we launched one of our ranges in Walmart across America in the run up to Christmas – the Liquid Lava Nickelodeon Putty line is now in 2000 stores. To be supplying the world's largest retailer in only our third year of shipping is not what we were expecting, but we're delighted. We are hoping to announce announce another big long-term North American direct retail partnership across multiple Addo ranges, and we're shipping outdoor/summer to Argentina for Spring too.
Mary: We started in The Entertainer with English- and Arabic-only packaging, but because of our global success we are launching international packaging for autumn/winter 2019. This will be a complete multi-lingual suite comprising 16 languages. This approach makes it much easier for the markets we are looking at to access our products.
How many ranges and products are you currently offering retail partners?
Mary: We have over 300 products and over 18 sub-brands, mostly in-house brands such as our mechanical plush range Pitter Patter Pets, our 18" doll range B Friends, and our Snuggle Buddies soft toy range. We also have strong licensor partnerships. Our portfolio with Nickelodeon won the Outstanding Partner Initiative award. It includes the Liquid Lava Putty which, as Dave mentioned earlier, is now in Walmart; it's been simply phenomenal since launching 12 months ago. Our dough brand Ready Steady Dough, under Nick Jr., has performed incredibly well so far, as has our science range Experimake.
What has been the biggest success story this year?
Mary: We're a top three supplier to The Entertainer, and we have serious ambitions to build on this next year. Everything we've launched has exceeded our expectations, but if I had to highlight one range in particular it would have to be B Friends. The dolls launched in early November with incredibly strong support from The Entertainer in the form of fantastic retail execution, along with a strong marketing campaign. We can't take all the credit for its success; it's been a combination of great product, launched in the right way.
What new lines can we look forward to in 2019?
Mary: We have five new ranges which we will be launching over the next few months, and we can announce that we will be launching a Pink Fong arts & crafts line aimed at pre-schoolers. Pink Fong is the company behind the viral hit Baby Shark.
David: WowWee, as the master toy partner, will be taking our product to the North American market, while we will be overseeing European territories. Pink Fong will be running the Asian business along with its partners, giving us multiple supply routes. Whilst core everyday toy categories are our bread and butter, these licences are the icing on the cake. Our partnership with The Entertainer allows us to access these licensed brands early in their lifecycle, and gives us the opportunity to open up the international platform too. The Pink Fong product line will be our most accelerated piece of development yet, with product available very early next year – while we are launching a lot of other product in January, Pink Fong is hot right now.
Where can international retailers see your 2019 ranges over the coming months?
David: Our Hong Kong showroom will be open from the 4th January, and we will be there for the full two week period, when all the international trade is there. We're not showing in Nuremberg but we will be attending and meeting our partners. Our international customer base comprises distributors and direct to retail partnerships, so we'll also be going on the road to ensure that everyone can see the whole range.
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Green beans are quite popular, and so are lima beans. But they have vastly different calorie content. If you compare 1 cup of each, cooked, you might be quite shocked to know that green beans only possesses 38 calories while lima beans boast 260 calories.
Digest that for a moment (no pun intended). That is almost a 7 to 1 difference. Whoa! Just this one food could add 2 or 3 pounds to your weight in a month, just 1 cup of limas per day.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are definitely your weight loss friends. For dessert you could have a sliced apple. Or you could have just one slice of apple pie. What is the difference in calories you ask? The first one has 60, the second one has 400. Are you impressed?
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Now, we will say that in an average day you are using up 2000 calories. How much do you eat in a day? Lets take 2000 calories as the answer. Now if you reduce your eating to 1500 calories daily, this means that you will burn 500 calories from stored fat in your body, daily.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a youth advocacy seminar hosted by the Religious Action Center (RAC), the advocacy branch of the Union for Reform Judaism. The seminar was fun and interesting and I recommend that any Jewish youth or educator looks into it. The weekend focused on inspiring young people to act by exposing us to important topics, such as climate change and criminal justice reform, and introducing us to how the lobbying and advocacy processes work in American politics. Through this experience, I learned a few specific things about advocacy.
Firstly, I learned about the importance of reinforcement. Living in a solidly Democratic state, I have long felt that contacting my politicians is of little worth. The seminar taught me that it is important to speak your mind even if it is only to reinforce and remind of what is important. Of course, this is not enough to do on its own, but it has a value I hadn't previously realized. And this principle applies to more than just politicians. We are all well-served by continuing to discuss and learn about topics, even those we already value.
My time at the seminar also taught me to think outside of the box when seeking to advocate for what is important. On the last day, we had the opportunity to meet with our congressman: he told us that more important than changing the minds of politicians is changing the minds of constituents, of those around us. Specifically, he suggested writing op-eds/letters to the editor. If you don't know what that is I'm sure you are not alone, especially among young people. Letters to the editors, in which average citizens can share their views in newspapers, are still an important source of perspective for many, including myself, who still read the newspaper. This conversation was a reminder that in seeking to make change we must think about how those around us and those we wish to influence move through the world and how people get information.
The seminar didn't just teach me about where to reach people but how. It emphasized the importance of storytelling and humanizing political issues which are crucial to making humane change. And it also showed me that reflecting on your own stories and experiences can be important simply in your own journey. In one of the weekend's classes, we were asked to talk about an experience we had and what it had motivated us to do. The story that I told is probably not one I would share publicly because it is not my story to tell, but thinking about it helped me realize what the experience did show me about what is important to me and the change I want to see in the world. Even if you never share a particular story I encourage you to examine it for yourself and of course, I encourage you to read the stories of others.


I feel as this idea would apply to a much larger audience and would not only attract younger generations to buying/playing Nintendo Switch games, but it will also older generations that would love to see their favorite characters in a Disney level TV show.
Four families will be competing against one another using a Nintendo Switch game console.
Challenges featured in the competition include searching for collectibles in Super Mario Odyssey, head-to-head matchups in Mario Tennis Aces and dance battles in Just Dance 2018. "Nintendo's Mario Tennis Aces video game on the Nintendo Switch system, is a sponsor of the 2018 Radio Disney Music Awards", said a Nintendo of America spokesperson.
It looks like we will be seeing a new family style TV show on Disney later this year that will focus on people playing games on the Nintendo Switch.
Southampton's midfielder Tusan Tadic , has 51 caps and 13 goals for Serbia , and contributes a lot at the offensive end. FIFA World Cup 2018 Costa Rica vs Serbia match will take place at Samara Arena in Samara in Russian Federation .
This possibly marks the beginning of a whole modding community, that can create a whole bunch of Nintendo Switch mods to make the console's games even weirder or accessible. Selected families will head to Los Angeles on August 3 to meet Disney Channel stars and compete in the showdown to win prizes.
A Nintendo Switch demo tour will be held in the United States this summer.
During the E3 Conference, Nintendo revealed that there is a new Super Smash Bros. game heading to the Nintendo Switch.
Before anyone gets an invitation to compete in the contest, families must send in a video that creatively showcases why their family is Nintendo's ultimate fans.
According to Hola USA , Eva and her husband, Jose Bastón , welcomed their son, Santiago Enrique Bastón , on Tuesday, June 19. Eva and Jose shared the first photo of their little boy with Hola! Longoria announced her pregnancy in December of 2017.
Splinter writer Katherine Krueger sarcastically called it "brave stuff from the Times ", according to Fast Company . Last week, White House adviser Stephen Miller even took credit for the new policy.
A frustrated Fernando Santos has hit out at suggestions that Portugal rely too heavily on talisman Cristiano Ronaldo . And he says the Danes are better team than world No.7 France, who pipped Australia 2-1 in the tournament opener.
Sky Sports News reporter O'Connor claimed that the Merseyside outfit are resigned to missing out on the Brazilian shot stopper.
There have also been rumours of a smaller iPhone SE 2 (2018) which could cram in an iPhone X style edge-to-edge notch screen. The mockups are made based on "final design" schematics floating through the Asian supply chain, reports Macotakara .
Paul Merson believes Harry Kane was "poor" against Tunisia and hopes his late goal does not disguise a disappointing performance. He broke the deadlock in the 11th minute and scored a last-gasp victor after Tunisia equalised through Ferjani Sassi .
If Sony were smart, it would at least allow cross-play for certain titles, where it has less to gain from being restrictive. Like other platforms, Fortnite: Battle Royale is a free download on the Nintendo Switch and is now available via the eShop.
Disney will also take on about $13.8 billion of Fox's net debt, implying a total transaction value of about $85.1 billion. If Comcast wins, it would get a larger portfolio of cable channels including FX and National Geographic .
Uruguay's Martin Caceres in action against Saudi Arabia in the FIFA World Cup at Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don, Russia on Wednesday. Another alternative to watch Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay is to try out the FuboTV 7-day free trial .
President Donald Trump, portrayed the council as "a major body.to promote the realisation of human rights". China, which has on multiple occasions voiced support for multilateral institutions abandoned by U.S.
Ben Stokes will continue his recovery from injury with England during their Vitality IT20 matches against Australia and India . The England and Wales Cricket Board attached a brief statement to the squad announcement.
Both Atlanta and Charlotte decided they needed to move on from him as soon as new general managers took over those franchises. "Guys were just sick and exhausted of his act", said Haywood, according to Howard Beck of Sports Illustrated .
Diego Costa scored with each of his first three shots on target at World Cup tournaments for Spain . However, Iran would start as underdogs irrespective of the points table .
Mauricio Pochettino has been showing support to Tottenham striker Harry Kane during his World Cup campaign with England . Before Monday, he had not scored a goal at a major global finals, but he has put that right now, and in some style.
Twice the price for 1/4 the theater network and 60% fewer movies. "Thanks for making us look good AMC!", the MoviePass tweet read. Helios and Matheson Analytics issued a warning about the company's ability to stay in business in a regulatory filing in April.


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Mentoring in the Digital Age
By Margery Weinstein
Formal training and assessments are a good first level of training, but what about learning needs that are ongoing, and more subtle? For decades, companies have looked to mentoring programs to provide a second level of training. The mentor, an accomplished, usually older, employee guides the less-experienced employee in the aspects of the profession that are impossible to master from a classroom experience or textbook—how to negotiate effectively, signs that you need to alter course in business strategy, or how to win over a hesitant sales prospect, for example.
Today's digital and online technology can give mentoring a boost by making it easier to communicate and offer just-in-time advice. Seven Training Top 125 companies share how they are using the latest technology solutions to facilitate mentoring.
"Virtually" the Same Principles
Communication is easier than ever, but the same age-old principles of mentoring still apply. "At PPD, a global contract research organization, we are used to working in a remote, virtual world. Mentoring has evolved to reflect that, and has become much more virtual. But while there may be less face-to-face interaction, the premise of providing learning and development through a relationship of mutual trust is still critical," says Ravenna Edgar, director of Organizational Effectiveness at PPD. She says the company uses social platforms to facilitate relationships, and uses Microsoft Lync "to enable rapid/responsive information exchange," along with Lync/Skype video meeting facilities.
PPD has created a social network, for instance, for members of its Global Leadership Network (GLN). "The GLN is an exclusive virtual community that is open to alumni of our high-potential leadership development and executive leadership programs. As part of this network, GLN members identify specific areas of expertise or competency that they are willing to share with others who may not have had the same experience or exposure," says Edgar. "Through the GLN virtual site, they make it known that any GLN member can reach out to them for mentoring in those identified areas."
The great advantage of technology in mentoring is it allows you to take the old principle of providing guidance and hone it further to answer the exact question the mentee has at the exact moment the need arises. At Mariner Finance, mentors and mentees can communicate in a more targeted way, thanks to technology. "Mariner Finance uses a blend of technologies that drive education/ knowledge, skills, and socialization of interactions across the program. Creation of specific mentor/mentee sites, functions, and tools create a 'club' feel," say Assistant Vice President of Instructional Design and Programs Austin Meredith and Senior Vice President of Learning and Development Jeff Casey. "Using the Web tools, supplemented by items such as chat functions, video, and face-to-face, helps drive interactions not only between specific relationships, but within the entire club. This approach creates a family of mentors/mentees that expands the boundaries of the older-style mentor relationship, allowing both parties to seek guidance and expertise in a quick and specific way."
At Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, technology is the bridge that connects mentor and mentee to apply time-proven mentoring techniques. "We use a blend of technology to meet the various learning situations inherent in mentoring. We use videoconferencing through WebEx and Jabber," says Senior Consultant, Learning Solutions Patricia Confar. "We have connect communities available through our learning technology. Many of our conference rooms are equipped with video technology. Teleconferencing is widely used, as well."
But with the advantages of technology come potential challenges, too, Confar notes. "Mentoring in the digital age allows us to be more inclusive and connect with experienced associates across our entire company," she says, "but we also need the skills and patience to use the technology to its fullest potential. We have to be more sensitive to the visual and auditory cues we depend on during face-to-face communication that can seem muff led through technology."
Assessing Mentoring Success
At Navient, technology now allows the company to take the established mentoring values and approach, and evaluate it using modern means to gauge success, says Education Manager Carey J. Foss. Within Navient's Customer Resolution Services (CRS) department, there is a structured mentoring program that gives employees the ability to work with new hires to help develop the skills necessary to succeed in their roles. Foss says the traditional approach of having seasoned employees help new hires in training is measured electronically. "The success of our mentors is measured by recording a number of key performance indicators (KPIs). Tracking is done through reporting software and use of Microsoft Excel," says Foss, who points out the company also uses technology that enables mentors to get a real-time feel for how well their mentees are learning their lessons. "Our mentors also use y-cords (cords that allow mentors to listen in on their mentees' production calls) to shadow the employees for whom they are responsible and provide feedback. Feedback is provided via performance discussions, and also is saved in the employee's development file."
The ability of technology to give mentors a snapshot of mentees' progress at the moment when the mentees are working through challenges is significant, says Tom Gimbel, founder and CEO of LaSalle Network, a national staffing and recruiting firm. "Now with digital, there is more access to real-time feedback, and it doesn't necessarily need to be in the form of scheduled meetings," says Gimbel. "With Skype and Facetime, mentoring for role-play situations can be anywhere, anytime."
To ensure an accurate assessment of a mentoring program, Gimbel recommends a structured approach. "Creating goals prior to implementing the program and having a proper way of tracking success metrics are crucial for the program's long-term success. Goals can range from helping employees become ingrained in the culture, to getting them up to speed faster so they can hit the ground running. There should be a point person to manage the program, and hold people accountable."
Technology Itself as the Mentor
In some cases, technology itself—in the form of the just-in-time information available online—can be the mentor, says Loubna Noureddin, director of Learning & Development Services for Miami Children's Health System. "Google is one example of a 'just-in-time' mentor. You seek a better understanding of a certain topic, and the resources it offers are used by millions," Noureddin notes. "While my example offers a simplification of the mentoring role, in this day and age, a mentor offers just-in-time support and advice to a mentee with minimal limitations of time and space. Digital media offers thousands of open resources for mentoring, and highly effective organizations have learned to tap into social media to provide mentoring to new employees, high-potential employees, and leaders."
Miami Children's Health System, which uses the Taleo performance tool and Microsoft SharePoint to manage its mentoring program, takes a multifaceted approach. "We offer a fullscope career mentoring program that seeks to support employees in developing their career goals and aligning those goals to the organization's goals and growth," Noureddin says. "Every employee who shows interest in self-development and career growth can self-nominate or seek the support of a career coach to better create a three- to five-year career growth plan."
NIIT is another company that is optimizing technology's ability to provide just-in-time mentoring in new and more visual ways. "The ability to have questions answered instantaneously through texts and e-mails by your mentor or peers who specialize in a particular area gives you access to a world of knowledge," says Regional Vice President of Human Resources Sandra Pruitt. "Using online chats, Google, and various learning tools, such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and YouTube, for research is a way of life now for all generations."
Information sharing—the heart of mentoring— is more expansive than ever. "Teams are sharing information worldwide, from a variety of perspectives on a question or problem," Pruitt says. "Technology has helped us become a global organization working in real time, solving real-time problems, and sharing a breadth of knowledge."
Keep in mind that though there may be less face-to-face interaction in digitally facilitated mentoring, the premise of providing learning and development through a relationship of mutual trust remains the same.
Enable just-in-time mentoring in which mentor and mentee can connect at the moment a question arises.
Use videoconferencing technology on computers and mobile devices to allow for virtual "face-to-face" interaction.
Create internal social networks for training groups, such as for leadership development participants.
Set goals to track the success of mentoring programs, such as helping employees become ingrained in the culture or getting them up to speed faster so they can hit the ground running.
Use technology to enable employees to seek, or get matched with, internal career coaches— mentors— who can help them achieve their development goals.
Reprinted from TRAINING MAGAZINE
Filed Under: Articles Tagged With: employee development, mentoring


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Email Security Hints & Tips
Joseph London
Social Engineering Red Flags
The From Line
I don't recognize the sender's email address as someone I ordinarily communicate with.
This email is from someone outside my circle of friends and family and it's not something we emailed about before.
This email was sent from someone inside my circle of friends and family or from a vendor, but is very unusual or out of character.
Is the sender's email address from a suspicious domain? (like micorsoft-support.com)
I don't know the sender personally and they were not vouched for by someone I trust.
I don't have any relationship and no past communications with the sender.
This is an unexpected or unusual email with an embedded hyperlink or an attachment from someone I hadn't communicated with recently.
The To Line
I was cc'd on an email sent to one or more people, but I don't personally know the other people it was sent to.
I received an email that was also sent to an unusual mix of people. For example a seemingly random group of people whose last names start with the same letter or a whole list of unrelated addresses.
Did I receive an email that I normally would get during regular daytime hours, but it was sent at an unusual time like 3 a.m.?
Did I get an email with a subject line that is irrelevant or does not match the content?
Is the email message a reply to something I never sent or requested?
Is the sender asking me to click on a link or open an attachment to avoid a negative consequence, or to gain something of value?
Is the email out of the ordinary, or does it have bad grammar or spelling errors?
Is the sender asking me to click a link or open up an attachment that seems odd or illogical?
Do I have an uncomfortable gut feeling about the sender's request to open an attachment or click a link?
Is the email asking me to look at a compromising or embarrassing picture of myself or someone I know?
I hover my mouse over a hyperlink that's displayed in the email message, but the link to address is for a different web site. (This is a big red flag.)
I received an email that only has long hyperlinks with no further information and the rest of the email is completely blank.
I received an email with a hyperlink that is a misspelling of a known web site. For instance, in www.bankofarnerica.com the "m" is really two characters "r" and "n".
The sender included an email attachment that I was not expecting or that makes no sense in relation to the email message. This sender doesn't ordinarily send me these types of attachments.
I see an attachment with a possibly dangerous file type. The only file type that is always safe to click on is a .TXT file.)
Courtesy of: https://www.tracesecurity.com/blog/social-engineering-red-flags#.Ve7-nBHBzRY
There are a few specific things to look for in emails which can help you determine if they are legitimate:
1) Confirm that the email address - not simply the name associated with it - is accurate
2) Look for misspellings or proper names that are not capitalized, and
3) Determine if the email is written in a way that would be expected from that individual, e.g. the use of a formal name when they always use a nickname.
Below is a guide for determining if an email is a phishing attempt or legitimate, one of the safest ways to determine if an email is legitimate is to contact the purported sender to confirm whether an email was sent from them or not.
* Courtesy of KnowBe4, LLC.
Here is a list of some additional resources you can use to learn more about Social Engineering, Phishing, Malware, and Scam emails:
Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
Don't get baited by phishing or malware
Spear Phishing: Scam, Not Sport
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Tracking an Email using Message Headers for Phishing Scams
Add events from Gmail conversations to Google Calendar


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Tom Bulleit, Great Guy, But Not an Entrepreneur
Under the "Icons of Entrepreneurship" banner, the INC.COM headline says this: "The Unsung Hero Behind Bulleit Bourbon."
It is about Betsy Bulleit, her marriage to Tom, and their "third and fourth children," Bulleit Bourbon and Bulleit Rye. It is a fluff piece, written by the brand's PR agency.
I like Bulleit Bourbon (a product of Four Roses) and Bulleit Rye (a product of MGP of Indiana). They are excellent whiskeys. And I love Tom Bulleit. I always enjoy visiting with him. He is a great guy. I don't know Betsy, but the happy marriage angle is great too. I'm totally happy for them.
But Tom Bulleit is not an entrepreneur.
In 1995, Bulleit, a lawyer in Frankfort, Kentucky who had some business in Japan, created two new bourbon brands, 'Bulleit' and 'Thoroughbred,' for the booming Japanese market. He sold Bulleit to Seagrams in 1997. They reformulated the whiskey and redesigned the package. Mostly, they liked the name, which is pronounced 'bullet.' Thoroughbred fell by the wayside.
Tom was an entrepreneur for two years.
Selling your company after two years is surely one measure of entrepreneurial success, but you stop being an entrepreneur when you stop entrepreneuring. For the last 20 years he has been a brand ambassador. Brand ambassador is a noble calling and Tom is a very good brand ambassador but he is an employee, like Fred Noe is at Beam. It is not his company.
The brand owner is Diageo, world's largest drinks company, which never can resist gilding the lily.
MGP Ingredients Announces the Re-Launch of George Remus Bourbon
A lot has been written about MGP Ingredients, a company that makes commodity whiskey at a distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. The company is primarily a neutral spirits distiller. It has been mentioned here a few times.
MGP is changing, gradually and not always smoothly, but profoundly. They are cautiously adding a branded products component to their commodity offering.
That is what makes their re-launch of George Remus Bourbon, announced this week, significant. George Remus Bourbon is a tiny Cincinnati-area brand that MGP acquired last year, not long after it was launched. That product used whiskey made at MGP's Lawrenceburg, Indiana distillery. The new version, according to the company, is a different formulation ("a smoother, more complex whiskey") in a new package.
Liquor brands that celebrate criminals (e.g., Popcorn Sutton, Clyde May) are inherently problematic, considering the fraught history of alcohol in both legal and illegal forms. The real George Remus was a very successful bootlegger at the beginning of Prohibition, but is that any reason to buy his namesake whiskey? Guys like Remus are only in it for the money, after all, so his standards were not very high. If it had alcohol in it, that was good enough for him.
But he was a colorful character. If you want to know more, check out William Cook's biography, George Remus, King of the Bootleggers.
"We're whiskey lovers and are very proud to offer this updated styling of George Remus Bourbon," says Andrew Mansinne, Vice President of Brands, MGP Ingredients. He is a recent hire in a brand new job. Til American Wheat Vodka is MGP's other branded product.
"This is a complex bourbon whiskey that showcases our signature, high-rye profile and the talent of our distillation team, who have artfully crafted George Remus Bourbon into a beautiful and bold spirit inspired by George Remus' rebellious and entrepreneurial character," says Mansinne.
Available this summer in select markets (Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Minnesota), George Remus Bourbon is made at "MGP's historic, 170-year-old distillery in Lawrenceburg, Indiana." It is good to see them featuring the "historic, 170-year-old distillery," an attribute that will have resonance long after the novelty of the brand's name fades.
Suggested retail is $44.99 for a 750 ml bottle.
6/13/17: I received this image of the new package from MGP's PR firm. It's an improvement.
Something Went Wrong on the Way to "The 25 Most Important Bourbons Ever Made"
Two months ago, I was invited to participate in a project for Food & Wine magazine being helmed by Robert Simonson, a writer I hold in high esteem. The pitch went like this:
"The idea is to catalogue the 25 most significant and influential and just plain excellent Bourbons ever distilled since they started distilling Bourbon. These could be adjudged so for a variety of reasons: innovation, historical significance, social significance, method of production, quality, etc. They can be extant Bourbons handily found on the shelf, or Bourbons that are hard to get, or Bourbons that are extinct and impossible to get and only live on in memory."
The finished product, on the Food & Wine website, is here.
It is disappointing.
What went wrong? It is hard to say. You will notice that all of the products pictured can be purchased today, albeit with difficulty in some cases (e.g., Van Winkle). Was that always the plan? Or was it the decision of an editor, perhaps sensitive to the article's advertising-seeking potential? It is implausible that all of the "25 most important bourbons ever made" are still available. Where are the avatars of "innovation, historical significance, social significance, method of production, quality, etc." from the past? Some of that is in the text, but the overall result is confusing.
Take Michter's, for example. The picture shows a current iteration of Michter's, but the short blurb that accompanies it accurately states that, "This old Pennsylvania distilling name got new life in the 1990s under new owners who sourced, rather than made, their whiskey." It is hard to tell a complicated story in 100 words or less. (It took me more than 100 pages.)
One could argue that Michter's is important for two reasons. The old Michter's, which had a brief history under that name, died in 1990. A few years later, the present owners claimed the abandoned trademark and made good use of it. The whiskey they sourced was excellent and the Michter's line became a leader in the super-premium segment of the market. In August of 2015 (not 2012, as the article states), this Michter's became a distiller, operating a new distillery in the Louisville suburb of Shively.
But the original Michter's was also important, for many reasons but in bourbon lore for being the source of the legendary A. H. Hirsch Reserve Bourbon, the history of which is told in The Best Bourbon You'll Never Taste.
Many of the other selections have a similar problem, trying to combine multiple points of significance into a 100-word blurb under a picture of a modern product that may have little or no relationship to the story being told. Then you realize that the list represents a ranking and comes to the conclusion that Maker's Mark is the most important bourbon of all time, which is absurd on its face. Apparently, the method was to add up how many people mentioned a given brand name. Maker's was mentioned most often, hence it was judged the most important.
Here, for what it is worth, is what I submitted:
Old Oscar Pepper/Old Crow made during Dr. Crow's lifetime, so pre-1856. Crow introduced many practices we take for granted, such as the sour mash process and routine aging. None of his whiskey has survived. I've never tasted it, nor probably has anyone in more than a century. Its significance is that it fundamentally changed how bourbon was made.
Very Very Old Fitzgerald, 12-year-old. It was a 12-year-old wheated bourbon made at the Stitzel-Weller Distillery and just about perfect, as in perfectly balanced. It was generally available from the late 50s until about 1990. I've gone through several bottles. I have none left.
Abraham Bowman 18-year-old rye-recipe bourbon from Sazerac. It came out in about 2012. Very limited. Very old bourbons are hit-or-miss. They miss more often than not or are okay but nothing special. Very rarely are they exceptional. This one was. I had one bottle. It is long gone.
A. H. Hirsch Reserve Bourbon, any bottling. A rye-recipe bourbon made by a doomed Pennsylvania distillery during a couple of weeks in 1974, that became a phenomenon and is genuinely great whiskey too. Most of it was sold at 16-years-old but even the 20-year-old is terrific. I've tasted them all and still have one or two bottles.
Weller 12-year-old. The closest you can get today to the taste of those great Stitzel-Weller wheaters of yore. Still made and widely available though often in short supply as its reputation as 'poor man's Pappy' has spread.
Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit. On the rye-recipe side of the ledger, Kentucky Spirit stands out as an exemplar. It is simply everything you want in a rye-recipe bourbon. Still made, widely available, and modestly priced for what you get.
Parker's Heritage Collection Master Distiller's Blend of Mashbills Bourbon (2012). On paper, it's just a mixture of Heaven Hill's 11-year-old rye-recipe bourbon with Heaven Hill's 11-year-old wheated bourbon. The proportions were never revealed. To me, it is one of the best bourbons ever made and a great example of what a veteran master distiller at the height of his powers can accomplish.
Robert Simonson is a terrific writer who I know personally, and who has written kindly about me on at least two occasions. If you read the piece, ignore the photographs and modify some of the subheads, a very different story emerges, one that reads a lot more like the way he writes. I won't embarrass him by asking what went wrong. It only matters what is on the page. Whatever the reason, the article as presented is confusing and unsuccessful. It does not deliver what the headline promises.
By the way, I'm about halfway through Simonson's book from last year, A Proper Drink. So far, it is a delight. More later.
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Three cybercriminals were busted after Bulgarian authorities seized $3 million in crypto
In another major bust involving fraudulent schemes with crypto, following months of investigation, Bulgarian authorities seized $3 million of cryptocurrency assets and arrested three cybercriminals. Additionally, the suspects were also charged for a legion of other digital crimes. The authorities were able to seize a car bought with crypto funds, several computers, flash drives and hardware devices. Investigators have also discovered several passwords and private keys associated with crypto exchanges and wallet providers.
The bust follows the Bulgarian Specialized Prosecutor's Office recent action to curb crypto-related fraud. According to CCN report, the Bulgarian Specialized Prosecutor's Office joined an international operation to neutralize a cryptocurrency fraud scheme involving OneCoin. The efforts of the operation later revealed the illegal exchange of Bulgarian passports for bitcoin, which led to the arrest of several officials. It is uncertain what activity caused the alleged cybercriminals to obtain the cryptocurrency. However, authorities believe the accused used "innovative mechanisms, specialist software, and advanced knowledge in the area of cryptocurrency" to acquire the illegal funds.
The government and regulators are actively seeking ways to combat money laundering, tax evasion, and terrorism financing worldwide. As of now, U.S. government and law enforcement agencies have already spent $5.7 million on hiring contractors to find and investigate cryptocurrency fraud. The Bulgarian government also plans to join the worldwide policy and implement AML (Anti-Money Laundering) and KYC (Know Your Customer) checks as a standardized process to track crypto movements and tie them to individual identities for further investigation and prosecution.
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On this episode of REALtalk, REALPAC CEO Michael Brooks sits down with Refined Data's Hugh Molyneux and Carl Paulse to talk about environmental, health and safety (EHS) solutions for the real estate sector, challenges faced by the sector responding to COVID-19, and what the future of the space looks like.
The main challenges being faced by the real estate sector in keeping their buildings safe and compliant during COVID-19
The structure and purpose of an EHS program
Biggest challenges building owners face in implementing an EHS program
Benefits arise from implementing a strong EHS program
The evolution of the EHS, sustainability and governance space over the next 5 to 10 years
Hugh Molyneux is the President of Refined Data, which he co-founded in 2007 to develop Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) solutions for the real estate sector. Hugh's degree is in environmental geology and prior to founding Refined Data his career spanned the assessment and remediation of contaminated real estate as well as developing brownfield sites.
Carl Paulse has more than 30 years experience developing enterprise-grade technology solutions. He joined Refined Data in 2015 and is now a full partner in the business. In his role as CTO, Carl has worked closely with Refined Data's clients to create innovative technology solutions that ensure the Environment, Health and Safety agenda is addressed in a way that drives performance and increases NOI.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): Hello, everyone, thanks for listening and welcome to REALtalk, the show that brings you unique insights from leaders in Canadian and international commercial real estate. I'm Michael Brooks, CEO of REALPAC. I'm pleased to be joined today by Hugh Molyneux and Carl Paulse. Hugh is the president of Refined Data, which he co-founded in 2007 to develop environmental, health and safety, which I am going to call EHS from here on, solutions for the real estate sector. Hugh degree is in environmental geology, and prior to founding Refined Data, his career spanned the assessment and remediation of contaminated real estate, as well as developing brownfield sites. Carl is the Chief Technology Officer of Refined Data and has more than 30 years experience developing enterprise grade technology solutions. He joined Refined Data in 2015 and is now a full partner in the business. Welcome, Hugh and Carl.
Hugh Molyneux (Refined Data): Thank you, Michael. It's a pleasure and delight to have the opportunity to be with you here today.
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): Yeah, thanks for having us, Michael.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): So today we are talking about environmental, health and safety in buildings, EHS for short, in the COVID age. We have another podcast on the cleaning and disinfecting of buildings in the COVID age, but now we move up into the big picture. Hugh, let me start with you. What do you think are the main challenges being faced by the real estate sector in keeping their buildings safe and compliant as we continue to deal with COVID-19?
Hugh Molyneux (Refined Data): Well, Michael, I think amidst all of the pressures and difficulties faced with all of us facing COVID, I think one of the good news stories has been Canada's leadership in the development of protocols to reopen buildings in a safe and responsible way. If you look at the BOMA Canada Pathway Back to Work, it's an example of Canadian leadership on the court in providing a practical and considered guideline around keeping buildings safe as and when we reopen. So I think we lead in setting some of the foundations in this area. I also think from an operations perspective, we have some of the best property managers in the world, and I think that adds to that foundation, so that we're well set to safely reopen buildings when the time is appropriate. That having been said, Michael, I think the biggest challenge we're going to face is boredom. I just speaking for myself and I see it around me, I think many of us struggle around getting a bit numb and complacent around following protocols, particularly as COVID drags on. So I think the top three challenges are going to be ensuring building occupants maintain social distancing and maintain the sanitation protocols over time that we're all very familiar with. I think the second challenge will be directly related to managing the reopening of buildings because they've been inactive for long periods of time. And the kinds of things that you need to be cognizant of waste build-up the issues with pests, Legionella, and other waterborne bacteria, as well as mold and obviously structural issues as well, too. And then I think the final concern is this issue of the rising incidence of variants of the COVID-19 virus, because I think that that threatens to extend the lockdown and then that's going to really exacerbate the first two challenges that we've talked about, you know, people maintaining the protocols and then also dealing with having buildings become active again and used. So I think those are the main challenges being faced right now, at least from an environment, health and safety perspective.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): It's really interesting, you know, I've almost forgotten about pests and Legionella and mold and those things that that, of course, we were concerned about pre-pandemic. They've all almost been pushed to the side, but they don't go away. And, of course, we need to be focused on those. And the boredom piece. Oh, boy. I mean, we're all we're all in the boredom piece – I agree that the boredom can lead to some complacency. Carl, over to you. What does the program do and what are the biggest challenges building owners face in implementing any program?
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): Well, I guess I could state the obvious, you know, describe the acronym EHS and then stop and leave an awkward pause. But, you know, obviously there's a much broader value statement than what the acronym represents. And some of the benefits have been surprising to us. And in terms of what the program does, people who share with us, the business continuity is one of the positive outcomes of a strong program, specifically in the way that it brings quality and consistency to the operational activities required to manage healthy, safe and compliant environments. That's not what I would have considered when we first got into this business, I have to say. But in that regard, the EHS program becomes an integral element of a commitment to operational excellence. And that is a theme that we hear more and more often these days that while initially there was this focus on compliance and safety and the negative aspects, the preventative aspects of the EHS, it's more and more become a focus on operational excellence, which has a much more positive image to it. But I think in the end, within the buildings, the program provides the operational playbook for a consistent delivery of safety and compliance. But at the portfolio level, it lays out the framework for managing risk, safety and compliance, both at scale, but also with consistent quality across large portfolios. And I think the other aspect of EHS programs that is important and strong programs is that the younger workforce has a much bigger expectation of a data driven and collaborative approach to performing their work and conducting their work. And strong engagement programs are unlikely to attract that younger talent in a way that the older, sort of more administrative approaches to NHS programs might not make as attractive.
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): So, you know, there are a number of benefits to programs that expand beyond those business benefits. But the challenges are equally interesting, Michael. One of our clients told us that a software vendor appears on their doorstep with the perfect software solution. That's the day that their problems begin. And for a technology company that was a little deflating, I have to say, but he went to share that change management is a significant hurdle. And if I could pick only one challenge, that would be the one that they would focus on in this industry, particularly because of the geographically distributed site management workforce, which makes the onboarding or introduction of change so much more challenging than in many other disciplines and in other industries. Beyond that is the problem of enterprise grade data acquisition, which is where our focus was. And it was initially because again, that distributed nature of the sites makes it really difficult to collect and consolidate data into business insights. And if you're fortunate enough to track this data acquisition problems, you still face the enterprise information framework where there's this need to assemble accounting, leasing operations, EHS, ESG, tenant service provider data all into a unified data set that is aligned with key business performance indicators. So challenges are often nothing to do with features and functionality but the impact to the business. You know, coming back to the change management point.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): That's a really excellent point. And I guess that's probably a challenge on the systematization portion of anything in a portfolio environment. And I get the objectives for senior management who want to move from a compliance approach to a best practice approach. And these types of platforms, including yours, would enable them to get there in a consistent basis, portfolio wide, regardless of who the who is using the tool, who's accessing whatever the property managers, whether they're in Nanaimo or Halifax, you know, you're getting that consistent approach. Any other benefits that you haven't mentioned, Carl, in implementing strong EHS program?
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): Well, that consistency is super important because in order to scale an EHS program, the consistency puts you in a position to identify the exceptions that need your attention. And so rather than managing 600 sites, you're looking at 20 who have an exception dashboard for a very particular reason, so that you're able to reach out and focus your attention to where you deliver the most value for your EHS program. So that ability to manage by exception has become crucial as a benefit in implementing these programs.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): I'm also thinking that there's got to be a risk management feature of this as well. If I'm a senior executive and I believe that I have a duty to provide a safe environment for my tenants and occupants of a building, I almost need to show that I have systematized my EHS approaches to discharge that obligation. So I'm thinking that that's another important space. Which brings me to where do we go from here and here. Hugh, let me pivot back to you. How do you think the EHS and indeed sustainability and governance around that will evolve over the next five to 10 years? Where do we go from here?
Hugh Molyneux (Refined Data): That's a great question. And, you know, you could answer it in so many ways, but I'm going to be disciplined and pick maybe three things. If you look, there's been a fundamental change in mission in EHS, which has really been in the old days to move from compliance and reporting. And that's very much evolved to the realization that a well executed EHS and sustainability and governance strategy actually adds value to the business and not theoretical value. There are demonstrated increases in productivity, clearly defined reductions in lost time to accidents, and, of course, the protection and enhancement of your reputation. We're moving along the continuum, which really started in avoiding getting into trouble, to appreciation of the opportunity to generate real and measurable business value. So that's the first thing. I think if you look at the automotive sector, which recognized years ago that as you move production out to parts suppliers, one of the key things to guard against is any loss of quality across your supply chain. And in our industry, more and more services are being outsourced to vendors that provide focused and specialized expertise, whether that's facility management, snow removal, building maintenance, etc. So there's now a big move from in-house siloed functions to this collaborative network, all working together as a team to run a high performance building. So the ability to maintain quality communication, collaboration is all critical and technology and software. I think a very important role in gluing teams together, keeping everybody on the same page and allowing for work to be passed back and forth between vendors and people and the approvals process, all the workflow having that be very seamless. And so I think that's going to continue to grow. Finally, the model of worker protection and claims minimization is giving way to proactive tenant visits and employee wellness. And you can see that with the proliferation of new building health and wellness standards. And I see that doing nothing other than continuing to grow and expand in the coming years. So performance, collaboration and a holistic approach is foundational. And software is just obviously an important component in delivering all of that.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): Very well, said, Hugh. And I'm also thinking about the return to the office mountain/behavioral mountain that many office owners will have to climb and instill confidence in their returning tenants and occupants that this is a safe place to come to and this will also be a plus. Carl, final words to you. Anything to supplement what Hugh has foreseen as drivers going forward?
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): Yes, Michael, I think the important thing going forward is that we're seeing an increasingly creative use of space and began with the pressures of Amazon on retail. And then the pandemic just collapsed that window into a much more aggressive cycle of change for our industry. And I think as a result of that, rapid change systems in general has to be able to adapt and be flexible in meeting the needs far more so than they were even a year ago. And that will have to be reflected in the rate of change and adoption of technology and appropriate use of technology in the industry to meet those changing outcomes. That from the technology side is the exciting piece. I think it will get us to a place where we needed to be in a fraction of the time that it would otherwise have taken us to do so.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): Well said. Those are great, great closing words. Thank you very much, gentlemen. I've been joined by Hugh Molyneux and Carl Paulse of Refined Data.
Hugh Molyneux (Refined Data): Thank you, Michael.
Carl Paulse (Refined Data): Thanks very much, Michael.
Michael Brooks (REALPAC): Well, this is Michael Brooks and that's it for this week's episode of REALtalk. Be sure to visit us at Realpac.ca/realtalk and subscribe wherever you get your favorite podcasts. If you have an idea for a topic or a guest, please send me an email at podcast@realpac.ca. And if you like what you hear, give us a five-star rating. Thank you for listening and tune in next time.
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UAE: Fog alert in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, minimum temperatures to drop to 12°C, rain expected in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah
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Conditions at sea in the Arabian Gulf could get rough at times, NCM warns
Published: November 28, 2021 07:40 Falah Gulzar, Assistant Social Media Editor
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Dubai: If you are hitting the road early morning, the weather bureau has warned UAE residents about foggy conditions, especially in the western region of the country on Sunday, November 28.
According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), horizontal visibility dropped on early morning on Sunday due to fog formation in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. Yellow and red alerts were issued to warn motorists.
Elsewhere, skies across the UAE are looking clear to partly cloudy at times over some areas. Low clouds are expected in Fujairah and Ras Al Khaimah with a chance of rainfall.
Temperatures are expected to decrease, especially in Al Ain and Abu Dhabi. On average temperatures are expected to be in low 20s with minimum temperatures dropping to 12°C.
Dubai is currently at 23°C with partly cloudy skies.
Winds are expected to repeatedly blow, at a speed of 15 –25 km/h, reaching up to 40 km/h at times.
The winds are expected to blow dust and sand into the air, especially during the day, getting stronger with the cloud activity and reducing horizontal visibility. Drivers should be careful on the road as the dust might hinder visibility. Those who suffer from allergies should also take precautions when going outside.
The conditions at sea in the Arabian Gulf could get rough at times so be careful if you are planning to visit the beach.


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The Green Gradient Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date
The Polaris line, which was inspired by the 1968 Memovox Polaris, has characterized the attitude of athletic elegance at Jaeger-LeCoultre.
This year, Jaeger Le-Coultre introduced the Polaris Date with a gradient deep green dial. Utilitarian features, vintage design codes, and current standards of chronometric performance define the Polaris, which now comes in a deep green dial, adding a splash of colour to everyday adventures.
The Polaris Date prioritizes readability without sacrificing elegance, thanks to a lacquered, double-gradient dial with numerous textured surfaces.
A well-balanced blend of opaline, grained, and sunrayed surfaces from the moveable inner bezel ring to the minute track vividly identifies each essential dial element. The color gradient varies in tones from light olive to lush jungle, depending on the angle of reflected light.
A major characteristic of a real diver's watch is the rotatable inner bezel, which is controlled by the crown at 2 o'clock and allows the user to monitor timing offsets or countdowns with remarkable precision. The Polaris Date has a transparent caseback and is water resistant to 200 meters, making it equally at home in a cityscape as it is in the ocean's pelagic depths.
The Polaris Date is fitted with a green rubber strap with a quick-change mechanism for optimal wear versatility. The Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris Date's new green dial emphasizes the timepiece's all-terrain character, which is emphasized by its rugged, matt-finished case construction.
The vanilla-hued Super-LumiNova indices reflect its background, which indicates a well-aged appearance. The latest-generation Calibre 899, with 70 hours of power reserve, beats inside the 42mm steel casing. The Polaris is the stylish sports watch for a life of adventure now more than ever.
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