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London-based alternative credit scoring startup Aire raises €9.6 million in Series B funding
London-based fintech startup Aire aims to make credit fairer for consumers, and more valuable to lenders. Aire's API integrates into existing platforms, providing virtual interviews and using machine learning to create personalised credit scores based on multiple factors in addition to credit history, including financial maturity, career, and lifestyle.
The startup has just raised €9.6 in Series B funding, led by Crane Venture Partners with participation from Experian Ventures and Orange Digital Ventures, which it will use to expand into new markets, particularly the US.
"Aire is built on the premise that empowering consumers to play an active role in their credit assessment is the only way to give lenders a comprehensive view with which to make a decision," said Aire Co-Founder and CEO, Aneesh Varma. "Since launching five years ago we have come a long way in bringing along the credit ecosystem: FCA regulation; scalable technology; proven uplift for lending partners; and funding. Today's announcement is a significant milestone in the Aire journey and showcases how much the market is paying attention, with the support of the largest credit bureau. This Series B funding will allow us to push the Aire philosophy further into new markets, such as the US, as well as new sectors."
Founded in 2014, Aire's algorithmic model has so far scored over $10 billion in credit across various categories. Helping lenders access more customers without increasing their risk, Aire has seen credit approvals increase by up to 19%.
Since receiving Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval two years ago, the startup has grown from eight people to a company with almost 40 employees. Along the way, it has forged alliances with notable financial institutions such as Toyota Financial Services and online retailer N Brown, along with high street banks.
"We've worked closely with the Aire team since inception, investing in the company based on our firm belief in their vision to reimagine credit decisioning for the 21st century," said Krishna Visvanathan, founding partner at Crane Venture Partners. "Aire's unique contextual decisioning methodology combines direct consumer engagement, new data sources and its dynamic algorithmic model to provide lenders with a better way to evaluate and make credit decisions."
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I'm back to the blog after a wonderful (and much needed, if I'm being honest) break and vacation. Time off seems to come when it's needed the most!
Last week, I went back to England for the first time in 5 years.
Y'all, I love England. I studied abroad in London my junior year of college, and my family had traveled to London a few years before that. I'd been wanting to go back since my study-abroad and I finally made it happen!
If you've never been to Chattanooga, Tennessee, now is the time to add it to your "cities to see" list.
When I moved to Chattanooga in July 2015, I had no idea what was in store for me. I remembered visiting this city several times when we lived in Atlanta, but I didn't remember much beyond seeing Beauty and the Beast at the Tivoli Theater and eating a few Moon Pies.
If you come to Chattanooga today, you'd never know that, in 1969, Walter Kronkite declared it the "dirtiest city in America." You'd never guess that the smog was once so bad that people had to drive with their headlights on. You'd never know just how dirty the Tennessee River used to be.
I love taking weekend trips, both to new places and to places I know very well. One of my favorite places to visit is Atlanta, Georgia. I grew up in the Atlanta area–northwest of the city, the be exact–and still have several close friends in Atlanta; since I live so close now, there's no reason for me not to visit! There's always something going on for me to check out.
Of course I love exploring new spots in Atlanta, but one of my favorite areas downtown is Centennial Olympic Park. It's so easy to spend one day downtown and do a lot just in this area: the World of Coca-Cola, the CNN Center, the Children's Museum of Atlanta, to name a few. And if the weather is nice, it's a great spot for a picnic and a stroll, or maybe a ride on the SkyView Ferris Wheel.
The Georgia Aquarium–America's largest aquarium!–is one such highlight of downtown Atlanta and Centennial Olympic Park. My family was lucky to visit the aquarium shortly after it opened in November of 2005; it's been one of my favorite tourist destinations ever since. Each time I've visited since, there's always something new and amazing. It's home to some of the biggest habitats in the country–which they need to house their whale sharks and beluga whales!
Wander through the four areas–Cold Water Quest, Tropical Diver, Ocean Voyager, and River Scout–and see hundreds of animals in their habitats. I never tire of seeing the African penguins and river otters. They're just so cute!
The Georgia Aquarium celebrated its 10th anniversary earlier this year. With an anniversary comes a new set of awesome events, shows and developments, just in time for spring and summer getaways!
Here are some of the awesome new shows and features at the Georgia Aquarium!
I can't wait to check them out myself.
Sea Lion Experience // Sea lions aren't just at Sea World anymore! These flippered friends arrived earlier in March and debuted several weeks ago. Check out the California sea lions on the SunTrust Pier 225 and learn more about how they survive in the wild. Sea lions are so cool and full of antics of their own.
4D Funbelievable Theater // This new 4D experience combines 3D with high-definition projection and special effects for an immersive adventure. It'll make you feel like you're right there with the animals. It's great for the whole family!
New AT&T Dolphin Celebration // Want to watch these majestic creatures show off their athleticism and grace? The Dolphin Celebration is an amazing showcase of dolphins' beauty and intelligence, and their rapport with their trainers. There's plenty of audience participation, and you might even get splashed a little.
And of course, make time to visit all the sections and see all of the amazing animals at the aquarium. All of the new shows and features, plus the four sections, definitely make for a great afternoon at the aquarium. You might even run into a few aquarium friends in the main concourse. Personally I could spend all day just in Ocean Voyager and Cold Water Quest.
Have I convinced you to visit the Georgia Aquarium yet? Or to go back as soon as possible? Stop in for an aquatic adventure—it's located at 225 Baker Street, Atlanta, Ga., 30313. If you have time afterward, stroll over to the World of Coca-Cola or Children's Museum for the rest of the afternoon. There's no shortage of activities!


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June 15, 1867 – September 23, 1942
Konstantin Dmitriyevich Balmont (; 15 June 1867 3 June – 23 December 1942) was a Russian symbolist poet and translator. He was one of the major figures of the Silver Age of Russian Poetry.
Balmont's early education came from his mother who knew several foreign languages, was enthusiastic about literature and theater, and exerted a strong influence on her son. He then attended two gymnasiums, was expelled from the first for political activities, and graduated from the second. He studied law at Moscow State University, but was quickly expelled for taking part in student unrest. He tried again at the Demidov Law College, but dropped out in 1890.
In February 1889 he married Larisa Mikhailovna Garelina; unhappy in marriage, on 13 March 1890 Balmont attempted suicide by jumping from a third-story window, leaving him with a limp and an injured writing hand for the rest of his life. He was involved in two other common-law marriages and attempted suicide a second time later in life.
He wrote poetry and prose prolifically and published his works to wide audiences in Russia, where he emigrated from after the Bolshevik revolution, and to a smaller audience in exile. He also translated works of writers in several other languages, including the works of Edgar Allan Poe. He was thought of as an innovative poet and enjoyed friendships with many of his fellow Russian emigrant poets. He died from pneumonia in France in 1942.

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Marijuana stocks may see a nice push this week of the speculation of it being a new year. A new year brings new beggings and continued efforts to bring innovation and progress to the cannabis industry. This year we will see various cannabis companies expand and execute different projects. As well there is an ongoing battle with federal reform that many cannabis advocates hope will pass in 2023. This past year there was a high amount of volatile trading due to how investors reacted to the way the sector. For example when a company would release news that didn't meet expectations the marijuana stocks would react poorly.
As well with cannabis still federally illegal, there is a good amount of uncertainty as well. Some feel that investing in marijuana stocks is a bit more of a challenge than once before. But there are those who see this challenge and were able to adapt to how the sector performed. From the volatile trading, those who were able to capitalize on the pros and cons were the ones who saw the best returns.
To be specific with the unpredictable up-and-down trading patterns a quicker in-and-out style of trading was needed. So when there was a decline that was the time to find marijuana stocks to buy. However, the issue became when there was a recovery it was at random moments and for short moments. The small recovery time made it tough for all marijuana stock investors to see better returns. Nevertheless, 2023 has the ability to be a better year of trading for marijuana stocks.
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Tilray Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:TLRY)
Cronos Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CRON)
Tilray Brands, Inc.
Tilray Brands, Inc. engages in the research, cultivation, production, marketing, and distribution of medical cannabis products in Canada, the United States, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America, and internationally.
In recent news, the company announced it will be reporting its second quarter fiscal 2023 financial results. This release is set to happen on January 9th. Tilray will host a live audio webcast to discuss these results at 8:30 am Eastern Time. Which can be accessed on the Investors section of Tilray's website at www.Tilray.com.
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Cronos Group Inc.
Cronos Group Inc. operates as a cannabinoid company. It manufactures, markets, and distributes hemp-derived supplements and cosmetic products through e-commerce, retail, and hospitality partner channels under Lord Jones and Happy Dance brands in the United States. Back on December 19th, the company announced the receipt of notice of relinquishment of a warrant by Altria. Altria Summit LLC relinquished a warrant to subscribe for and purchase up to 84,243,223 common shares of the Company at a per-share exercise price of C$19.00.
As well as all rights that it may have held in the Warrant or any common shares underlying the Warrant for no consideration. The voluntary relinquishment of the Warrant does not affect any rights of Altria under the Investor Rights Agreement between the Company and Altria, dated March 8, 2019.
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Altria continues to beneficially own 156,573,537 common shares of the Company and has four designees on the board of the Company, one of whom is independent.
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Details of the AGM, Spring Run 2004, the second Black Pudding Run and a SteamY DaY have been added to the Events page. Unlike previous years, the MG Y Type Register will not be producing a printed calendar for 2004. Please watch the website and Safety Fast for details of events in the UK. We welcome details of events aimed at Y owners worldwide - please send details of any Y Events you may be organising (world wide) to thewebmaster. After the event, please also send in a report and photographs of the Ys attending too.
Today, please welcome Greame Stansfield with YB 1308 to Ys on Parade. Greame's car was yet another "new" registration with us which is always welcome too.
Pedro has also now sent us the history of Y 1996 a selection of which has now been added to his entry on Ys on Parade. Thank you very much for that Pedro.
In the euphoria of getting a new country on Ys on Parade I completely forgot to upload the mid-month magazine abstract - this has now been remedied for you.
Pedro Bento de Castro, a Y owner from Portugal, left a message today on the guestbook having recently found the site and has pledged to send in details of his car soon. It would be great to have the 201st car from a completely new country Pedro so we all look forward to this ... and not only your car, but those of your fellow Y owners you mentioned too please! See the guest book for Pedro's entry number 108 in the guestbook.
Please welcome Katherine Moreland with YB 0480 to Ys on Parade.
It seems quite incredible that less than 19 months ago, when we were thinking about launching the site and running a page for displaying our lovely Y Types, we set ourselves the ambitious target of 50 - a target that we have beaten by a massive 300%! This is a huge credit to you and to your love and dedication to the Model and proves conclusively that the Y Type is no longer a forgettable episode of MG history. Cinderella really has come to the Ball! Thank you all so very much for the enjoyment you have given not only to us, but also to our fellow Y owners worldwide. I guess we now have to look to car 251? It's your call, and your site!
Please welcome Tim Tavani with Y 6842 to Ys on Parade. Tim's car is, currently, our youngest YA in America on the site and is also our 199th car on the Parade: the next will be 200! why not try and make it your car if you have not already sent it in - please?
As a special treat, first suggested by Andrew Adamson in July 2002, we have a new car on Interesting Ys - a YB pick up, yes pick up, years before the launch of the MG Express vans!
Also please welcome Paul Davies with YB 1262 to Ys on Parade. Paul is our 198th car on the Parade, only 2 to go to 200! Keep them coming, target will be 250 soon!! Thanks, we love it!
Another Picture of the Month harking back to the 2003 Spring Run awaits you with another pair of re-united cars!
Please welcome Mitch Tree with YB 1304 to Ys on Parade. Mitch is the 197th car on the Parade and we are now only 3 short of an absolutely mind-blowing 200! This is nearly 4 times our initial hopes of getting 50 cars, so a big "thank you" to everyone again, and a big "come on" to those still sitting in the wings. If you have a friend with a Y who is not yet on the website, please encourage them to give you the details and a photograph, and file an entry for them too.
We also have a few new links for you on the Links page under Personal web pages at different ends of the spectrum! Also, on the Links page we have added a Wood Trim restorer and re-veneering service under Coachwork.


WebXess now has a fiber-optic OC48 pipeline leading into its server room, which has a capacity of 4,976.64 Mb/Sec (4.86Gb/Sec), equivalent to 96 T3 circuits, or 2,688 T1 circuits! Connectivity is supplied to multiple Backbone providers for speed, capacity, and redundancy. Internet Backbone level routing: WebXess uses Top of the line Cisco 12000 and 7500 Series Routers.


Google's newest version of Android is expected to be available soon. Exact release dates are not given but a new report suggests something new.
Apparently, Google seems to know about the last time a Solar Eclipse has happened in the U.S. and wants to surprise everyone with an event, on which they are said to be releasing the new Android version.
On 21 August, Google will finally reveal the name of the operating system. Any guesses on what it will be called? We hope Google has managed to license "Oreo", but nothing is known at this time unfortunately.
Even if the new Android OS update will not be released on 21 August, we should expect to see it this month, so at least it shouldn't be very long till the end of the month.
What are your thoughts? Will Google release the update on the much awaited solar eclipse? What name would you give to the new Operating System? Let us know in the comments down below!


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GroVia swim diapers are perfect for the pool, beach, and even sprinkler play. They are great combination of fun and function, featuring an adorable printed waterproof outer, lined with a soft polyester terry inner that will stop solid messes in their tracks. Stretch side snaps give a custom fit and make for easy clean ups. Don't size up in any swim diaper. You need the size that will fit correctly because if the swim diaper is too big on baby it may not function properly.
Washing: Remove as much solid matter as possible. Place soiled swim diaper in a dry diaper pail. No soaking necessary. Wash on warm with detergent as needed. Tumble dry low. Do NOT use bleach or fabric softeners.
Note from Karen: The important thing to know about all washable, reusable swim diapers is that they are designed to contain poop. They are not thick diapers and are not designed to do much at all about pee. They are just for soil containment. This has some light padding, but don't expect a full pee-flood to be contained fully in the car seat in a swim diaper. Use a diaper when a diaper is needed. A swim diaper is not the same thing as a diaper and it not the same thing as a diaper cover. The fit is different. Proper swim diapers fit snugly. They will not allow a big air bubble to form inside them and possibly tip baby's face down as the air rides up, which is scary. The snugger shape of the swim diaper means they don't fill up with a big puddle of heavy water when you lift baby out of the water, either. A swim diaper that fits properly shouldn't be very saggy but should fit reasonably snug to the body. We do not suggest using diaper covers as swim diapers. Choose a real swim diaper for swimming.
Coordinates with your other GroVia items and GroVia Wet Bag.
Sizing and fit are great, quality is excellent, and this diaper actually captures poop in the pool! We have continued to buy the same diaper as our daughter grows.
We recently purchased this swim diaper for our 4 month old daughter. She wears it to her swim class weekly and it works great (though we've been lucky and she has not yet pooped in the pool). Plus you've never seen anything cuter than a 4 month old in this swim diaper! She is about 13 pounds and the small is a perfect fit.
These swim diapers fit snug and are good quality. My daughter never happened to go #2 in them, so I can't say they for sure contain the poop, but I'm sure there wouldn't have been issues if she had.
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Russell Memorial UMC Re-Defines "Church Burning"
The two men who pled guilty to burning down Russell Memorial UMC are facing life in prison. The church itself is facing new life, which began on February 4 – when the fire was set.
"I knew at 5:45, when I got the phone call that the arsonists had gotten us," said Larry Turner, the church's lay delegate to the Texas Annual Conference. "It seemed to change our whole church immediately. While firemen were fighting fire on one side, the church members were setting up the fellowship hall for Sunday service. There was no need to just watch them…So, before the fire was even out, the fellowship hall was ready for worship."
While Jason Bourque and Daniel McAllister admitted to setting fire to Russell Memorial's structure, they are likely unaware that they set the people afire as well. The spiritual fire was still burning Thanksgiving weekend, when more than 400 people participated in the sanctuary dedication of Russell Memorial UMC. Many commented that the high point of the service was when the former pastors came forward to assist in the dedication of the altar and baptismal font.
According to an Associated Press report in the Dallas Morning News on December 16, the East Texas church arsonists pled guilty to the federal crime of setting fires that damaged or destroyed 10 churches. (Church arson can carry a sentence of up to life in prison; sentencing is set for January 10, 2011.)
Since the time of these crimes, the church has been on a journey to rebuild. The journey has been blessed by God and practically free of obstacles. "Aside from the pain of the fire itself, I have a hard time labeling anything related to this experience (at least since I arrived in June) as an obstacle or difficulty," said Rev. Billy Watson. "It has been readily apparent God has been with us throughout the process, as the building committee arrived at consensus fairly easily on all decisions, work schedules fell right in place, insurance adjustors bent over backwards, and gifts came in beyond our expectations."
To date, more than $126,000 in gifts and donations have been received. The total cost of constructing the new sanctuary and remodeling the administrative building was around $1.5 million.
"Between insurance and gifts, the church will incur no debt whatsoever – Praise God!" Watson said. The outpouring of support, both from within and beyond the Texas Annual Conference, as
well as from within and beyond the United Methodist Church, has been amazing, Rev. Watson
said. One of the greatest gifts had no price tag. "There were prayers that came in from all over the world via the internet – that brought us together," Turner said. "We were determined that it would make us stronger."
Watson also noted the level of commitment to the church and sacrifice of Russell Memorial's members, saying they symbolize that "it is a great new day at Russell Memorial UMC." "To a person, everyone I have spoken to within the church and in the community believes this congregation is stronger as a result of this experience," Watson said. "We are unified. There is a sense of excitement and expectation. We recognize we have been blessed and know God intends to use us now to be a blessing to our community."
After the fire, the ATF (Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm's Bureau) occupied the church for two weeks, followed by insurance adjusters for another week. Demolition started just after that. Rebuilding began the last week of April – under the leadership of Weldon George, a construction
business retiree who leads the church's building committee. The work was completed the first week of October.
The timetable was greatly aided, when the existing slab from the old sanctuary was able to be
preserved. Watson said compression tests showed it to be stronger than most new foundations. It was strong enough to hold one final worship service of closure on the slab, which former pastor Rev. E.B. Beasley led.
Another blessing and more evidence that God was at work beforehand at Russell Memorial UMC, was the insurance audit and update that was conducted within the past year. The audit included an inventory of everything in the church and a walk-through filming, both of which proved to be invaluable in this process, Watson said.
The sanctuary was rebuilt essentially as it was, with a few updates and improvements. A new audio visual loft was added in the back of the sanctuary, above the narthex. (The former sound booth took space away from two back pews). A vestibule was added so exterior doors don't open directly on the narthex, where it was hard to regulate temperature. And, a new suite of bathrooms was added to bring the facility up to present codes (this was covered by insurance, as our policy included restoration to code).
The administration building, which was damaged in the fire but not destroyed, received new ceramic tile floors and new drop ceilings throughout all hallways; everything was repainted; the office and reception area was completely redesigned; the roof was replaced and a drive through with covered drop off for the sanctuary and additional parking spaces were added. "As to the greatest blessing, I would say the overall experience itself has been such a blessing," Watson said. "It has been amazing to see every little detail fall in place, to know that things could not have happened as they have without God actively involved in the process."
Rev. Billy Watson and Eleanor L. Colvin contributed to this report.
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National Zoo: Mei Xiang's twin panda cubs doing well, but challenging night for caretakers
One of the giant panda cubs born on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015 at the Smithsonian's National Zoo being examined by veterinarians. (Becky Malinsky/Smithsonian's National Zoo)
By BEN NUCKOLS
WASHINGTON -- The National Zoo says two panda cubs born Saturday are doing well, but their caretakers had a challenging night.
Because pandas won't usually nurse twins if left to their own devices, officials are following a procedure developed by Chinese breeders. Panda mom Mei Xiang gets to nurse and bond with one cub at a time. The other cub is kept in an incubator. Every several hours, the cubs are swapped.
The zoo said Monday that when caretakers tried to swap the cubs late Sunday, Mei Xiang would not set down the cub she was holding. As a result, the team cared for the smaller cub, feeding it with a bottle and through a feeding tube, until about 7 a.m. Monday when a successful swap was made.
In more than three decades of trying to breed pandas at the National Zoo, there's been plenty of heartbreak. More cubs born in Washington have died than survived, and news of a birth has often been greeted warily.
But on Sunday, zoo officials were nearly giddy. They don't just have an apparently healthy pair of twins, born Saturday night to panda mom Mei Xiang. They have a template to follow that gives the cubs a strong chance of survival.
Panda keepers at the Smithsonian's National Zoo will continue performing these delicate swaps as long as it's needed and as long as Mei Xiang lets them. By late Sunday afternoon, the twins had traded places three times without incident, with Mei Xiang cradling them in turn.
"If she gets aggressive toward us, we're not going to get that close," giant panda biologist Laurie Thompson said Sunday.
The swapping technique helped twin pandas born two years ago at Zoo Atlanta to survive. That was the second set of panda twins born in the United States. The first, born at the National Zoo in 1987, both died within days.
Scientists in China have learned much more about panda breeding since then. Two decades ago, the survival rate for panda cubs was under 20 percent. Now, it's more than 80 percent, zoo director Dennis Kelly said.
"We've all been involved in events that don't go so well, so we are ecstatic that things are going great," said Don Neiffer, the zoo's chief veterinarian.
Kelly doesn't expect interest in the slow-moving, cuddly looking bears to subside even if successful breeding becomes routine.
"The birth of an animal like a giant panda or a critically endangered Sumatran tiger is always special," Kelly said.
Nursing twins doesn't appear to come naturally to pandas, which are endangered, with roughly 1,800 living in the wild and 350 in captivity.
"It's very rare, obviously, for them to manage two cubs. If she were able to do it, we would certainly let her," Thompson said. "She couldn't figure out how to hold both of them. She couldn't get ahold of one and have the other one under her arm and pick it up at the same time. She just kept fumbling with them."
The cubs have squealed loudly when taken away from Mei Xiang - one of several signs that they are strong and healthy. Although one weighed in at roughly 4 ounces (113 grams) and the other was just 3 ounces (85.05 grams) at birth, both are considered within the healthy weight range. They are blind, and pink in color, with wispy white fur.
The second cub was given a serum drawn previously from Mei Xiang's blood because it hadn't gotten a chance to nurse. Keepers are prepared to bottle-feed the cubs if necessary, but they won't do it unless one of the pandas is underweight or has other health problems.
Mei Xiang has given birth to two surviving cubs: Tai Shan, a male born in 2005, and Bao Bao, who turned 2 on Sunday and put on a show for hundreds of delirious panda watchers as she devoured her "birthday cake": a frozen concoction made with honey, apples, carrots and bamboo.
Ling-Ling and Hsing-Hsing, the panda pair lent to the United States by China after Richard Nixon's historic visit in 1972, successfully mated five times, but none of the cubs lived longer than a few days.
Mei Xiang gave birth to a cub in 2012 that died after six days.
The new additions mean that for the first time the zoo has five pandas in residence. In addition to Bao Bao, Mei Xiang and the new cubs, the zoo is also home to an adult male panda named Tian Tian. In the past, the zoo has never had more than three pandas at one time.
Tian Tian is the father of Mei Xiang's previous cubs. This time, she was artificially inseminated with semen from Tian Tian and another panda in China that was determined to be a good genetic match. If that panda turns out to be the father of one or both cubs, it would benefit the species' genetic diversity, zoo officials said.
There's no timetable for performing genetic testing, and zoo officials said it will be three to four weeks before their genders are known. The cubs won't be named until they are 100 days old, per Chinese tradition.
Bao Bao didn't make her public debut until she was 5 months old, but the cubs and Mei Xiang will be visible on the zoo's popular "Panda Cam" livestream.
Over the next few weeks, zoo staffers hope to develop a routine for swapping the cubs and monitoring their growth.
"A lot of things have to happen. This is a very critical period," Neiffer said. "Until the cubs are both out walking around, acting normal, being a panda, that's probably when we'll exhale."
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Here are some useful links to websites that provide Catholic information and resources. Enjoy!
Note: Just because a newspaper, magazine, or website says it is Catholic doesn't make it so! Do your homework before putting your trust in a "Catholic" media organization. A good place to start is checking whether a Catholic organization has the seal of approval of its local bishop. There is at least one prominent "Catholic" online newspaper that has repeatedly been asked by its local bishop to remove the word "Catholic" from its name, due to its advocating positions contrary to Church teaching, but it has refused to do so. The sites we list below are reliably orthodox and faithful Catholic websites.
- The Holy See: http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html
The official website of the Vatican and the Pope, containing many valuable resources, such as Pope Francis' homilies and public addresses, Vatican news, and a Resource Library containing complete texts of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Code of Canon Law, and the complete documents of the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II)
- The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB): http://www.usccb.org/
The official website of the USCCB, featuring comprehensive information about the Church's doctrines and social teachings, the sacraments, and Sacred Scripture, as well as about US dioceses and their current bishops
- The Archdiocese of Washington: http://www.adw.org/
The official website of the Archdiocese of Washington, which has lots of information about current Archdiocesan ministries and offices, outreach and evangelization efforts, and marriage, family, pro-life, and vocations programs
Catholic News and Media
- Official Vatican News Network: http://www.news.va/en
Official website featuring Vatican news stories, articles from L'Osservatore Romano (the official Vatican newspaper), and Vatican Radio audio files in addition to other Vatican news and media
- Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN): http://www.ewtn.com/
The official website of EWTN, offering complete TV and radio listings, information on Catholic beliefs and devotions, and live streaming of their current TV and radio programming
- The National Catholic Register: http://www.ncregister.com/
The official website of the Catholic newspaper owned by EWTN
- The Catholic News Agency (CNA): http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/
National Catholic news organization with great online resources, especially related to religious freedom and Church/state issues
- The Catholic World Report: http://www.catholicworldreport.com/
A good source of Catholic news stories and media; they also offer a free eNewsletter
- LifeSite News: https://www.lifesitenews.com/
Great Catholic media site devoted to stories about life, family, and culture
- Zenit: http://www.zenit.org/en
International Catholic news agency devoted to publishing the Pope's messages and addresses and reporting on happenings within the Church, major international religious events, and international current events related to "human rights, peace, and development around the world"
Apologetics and Educational Resources
- Catholic Answers: http://www.catholic.com/
Official website of the wonderful Catholic Answers apostolate, with extensive video, audio, and written apologetics resources as well as a popular user forum
- Dynamic Catholic: http://dynamiccatholic.com/
Website devoted to evangelization with lots of video and multimedia resources
- Catholic Culture: http://www.catholicculture.org/index.cfm
Excellent website featuring news and commentary, a vast resource library, free eBooks available for download, and thorough theological and practical reviews of 700+ other Catholic websites
- Catholic Education Resource Center: http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/
Website featuring thousands of articles on a vast array of topics by theologians and writers faithful to the Catholic Church
- New Advent: http://www.newadvent.org/
Catholic resource library featuring a full Catholic encyclopedia, complete texts of the Bible and Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas, writings of the Church fathers, and papal encyclicals
- Catholic Revised Standard Version (RSV) Bible Search: http://www.ewtn.com/devotionals/biblesearch.asp
This translation of the Bible, which tends toward a literal rendering of the original language, is widely recommended for Catholics for both private devotional reading and Bible studies.
- Douay-Rheims (Challoner) Bible Online: http://drbo.org/
This literal translation of the Bible, which was initially completed in 1609 (just a few years prior to the King James Version), is generally considered to be the "Catholic version" of the King James in terms of beauty and poetic power.
- New American Bible Online: http://usccb.org/bible/books-of-the-bible/index.cfm
This dynamic translation of the Bible is used for the readings at Mass; it is widely praised for its readability.
- Septuagint + Knox Translation + Vulgate: http://www.newadvent.org/bible/gen001.htm
Newadvent.org offers the Knox Translation, another beautiful literal translation similar to the Douay-Rheims, side-by-side with the Septuagint (the ancient Greek Bible) and the Vulgate (the ancient Latin translation of the Septuagint). A wonderful resource for those with knowledge of Classical languages!
Catechism and Canon Law
- Code of Canon Law: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG1104/_INDEX.HTM
Comprehensive code of law, procedure, and general norms governing the Catholic Church
- Canon Law Made Easy: http://canonlawmadeeasy.com/
A great tool, created by a practicing canon lawyer, which "translates" canon law into language that we can all understand
- Catechism of the Catholic Church: http://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM
Compilation of the Church's teachings for the use of the universal Church, especially for catechesis and private study
- Modern Catholic Dictionary by Fr. John Hardon: http://www.catholicculture.org/culture/library/dictionary/
Comprehensive dictionary of terms used in Catholic theology and practice
- Summa Theologica of St. Thomas Aquinas: http://www.newadvent.org/summa/
The masterful, unfinished work of systematic theology composed by the greatest mind of the Medieval Church, St. Thomas Aquinas
Prayer and Spiritual Life
- Good Confession: http://www.goodconfession.com/
A branch-off of the Catholics Come Home website which offers encouragement and resources related to the Sacrament of Reconciliation
- The Divine Mercy: http://www.thedivinemercy.org/
Website maintained by the Marians of the Immaculate Conception and devoted to the transmission of the Divine Mercy message revealed by Jesus Christ to St. Faustina Kowalska
- The Rosary: http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/
A website maintained by Catholic laypeople devoted to encouraging everyone to "pray the Rosary every day"; features many resources related to praying the Rosary as well as an eNewsletter
- The Divine Office/Liturgy of the Hours: http://divineoffice.org/
Website featuring information, resources, and an app dedicated to praying the Liturgy of the Hours
- Catholic Spiritual Direction: http://spiritualdirection.com/
Website with many articles and resources devoted to fostering spiritual growth under the guidance of a director
Catholicism in the Public Square
- The Acton Institute: http://www.acton.org/
"The Mission of the Acton Institute is to promote a free and virtuous society characterized by individual liberty and sustained by religious principles." This is not an exclusively Catholic institute, but they are doing valuable work in the area of religious freedom and Church/state issues. Fr. Robert Sirico is the organization's president.
- First Things: http://www.firstthings.com/
First Things is a publication offered by the Institute on Religion and Public Life, founded by Fr. Richard John Neuhaus in 1990. The Institute is devoted to "confront[ing] the ideology of secularism, which insists... that faith has no place in shaping the public conversation or in shaping public policy."
- Catholic Vote: http://www.catholicvote.org/
Catholic Vote is a news website and blog devoted to covering political and electoral stories from a Catholic and natural law viewpoint. They are also a 501(c)4 grassroots lobbying organization with a connected PAC, and in this capacity they lobby Congress for pro-life, pro-family, religious freedom, and subsidiarity-related legislation and endorse candidates who stand up for Catholic and constitutional values.
- Crisis Magazine: http://www.crisismagazine.com/
Online magazine featuring articles on faith and politics for the Catholic lay faithful. The website also publishes a daily and weekly e-newsletter with great features.
For Catholic Parents
- The Kids' Bulletin: http://thekidsbulletin.wordpress.com/
A fun Catholic kids' bulletin you can print out and take to Mass; suitable for children aged 6 and older
- Catholic Kids' Bulletin: http://catholickidsbulletin.blogspot.com/
Another kids' bulletin that is more suited to younger children (3-6)
- Decent Films Guide: http://www.decentfilms.com/
We love this website, created by Stephen Greydanus, film reviewer for the National Catholic Register, which is the online home for all of his film-related reviews, articles, and other writings. The site features an amazing "Power Search" option, which allows you to search the site for reviews by genre, year of release, age appropriateness, keyword, title, and many other criteria. Some of our favorite films reviewed on this site: The Passion of Joan of Arc* (1928), The Song of Bernadette (1943), The Searchers* (1956), The Sound of Music (1965), A Man for All Seasons (1966), The Scarlet and the Black* (1983), The Mission* (1986), The Princess Bride (1987), Kiki's Delivery Service (1989), Whisper of the Heart (1995), Sophie Scholl: The Final Days* (2005), and Ratatouille (2007).
*not suitable for all ages; parental review and guidance recommended
- Parents Television Council: http://w2.parentstv.org/Main/
"A non-partisan education organization advocating responsible entertainment." This website offers educational resources, research, in-depth reviews of current movies, TV shows, and DVDs, and other valuable resources to parents.
Other Catholic Sites
- Catholic @pps: http://catholicapps.com/
Site featuring dozens of Catholic-related apps for your smartphone or tablet
- PhatMass: http://www.phatmass.com/
"With orthodoxy, charity and humility, phatmass will infiltrate the entire planet earth with Catholic propaganda. The 'phat' in phatmass stands for 'Preaching Holy Apostolic Truth'. Founded in the year 2000, we are an online community, infiltrator of social media, bold statement maker, and authentic hip-hop production entity."
- Catholic Saints: http://catholicsaints.info/
Website devoted to helping readers identify their patron saints and learn about them
- Saint Wiki: http://www.saintwiki.com/index.php?title=Main_Page
Section of Wikipedia devoted to the lives and writings of the saints; no, really, it's surprisingly good!
- Papal Encyclicals Online: http://www.papalencyclicals.net/
Website with full text of a vast number of papal encyclicals, along with information about the popes and Church councils
- Eye of the Tiber: http://www.eyeofthetiber.com/
It's like The Onion for Catholics, with oddball headlines and articles poking fun at Catholic memes and intramural squabbles
- Big Pulpit: http://bigpulpit.com/
Website that compiles a daily list of the best in Catholic opinion writing and blogging
Catholic YouTube Channels
- Catholic Answers: https://www.youtube.com/user/catholiccom
- Dynamic Catholic: https://www.youtube.com/user/DynamicCatholic
- EWTN: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN
- Word on Fire (Fr. Robert Barron): https://www.youtube.com/user/wordonfirevideo
- Spirit Juice Studios: https://www.youtube.com/user/spiritjuicestudios
- Catholic Vote: https://www.youtube.com/user/catholicvote
- DC Priest: http://www.dcpriest.org/
Website managed by the Archdiocese of Washington devoted to educating about the priesthood and fostering vocations within our archdiocese
- Institute for Religious Life: http://religiouslife.com/
"Since 1974, the IRL has been a collaborative effort of Catholic bishops, priests, religious and laity to foster and strengthen vocations to the consecrated life. All members of the Church can participate in the IRL's mission. As Pope Saint John Paul the Great wrote, every Christian is responsible for the consecrated life, and for supporting vocations."
- Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara: http://ssvmusa.org/
Official website of the North and Central American province of the SSVM religious order, with local houses in DC and Upper Marlboro
- Carmelites of Port Tobacco, MD: http://www.carmelofporttobacco.com/index.html
Official website of the Sisters of the Carmel of Port Tobacco, MD
- Franciscans of the Holy Land: http://www.myfranciscan.org/
Official website of the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in America, located in Washington, DC
- For Your Marriage: http://www.foryourmarriage.org/
An initiative of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops devoted to fostering strong, healthy, holy marriages and featuring articles, daily marriage tips, and other useful resources for couples striving to live the sacrament of Holy Matrimony


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May is Military Appreciation Month, and here at TechArk it's an observance that we take very seriously. In our creative digital solutions office in Norfolk, Virginia, we are proud to employ not one, not two, but SIX former military service members.
Two army, three navy, and one French navy (oui, oui, c'est vrai) we recognize the value and appreciate the sacrifice of the brave men and women all around the world who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving their countries.
National Military Appreciation Month also includes Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 12th), Armed Forces Day (May 20th) and Memorial Day (May 29th). The entire month of May is dedicated to honoring active and former members of all branches of the services, including the National Guard & Reserves, retirees, veterans and their families – over 90 million Americans.
Join us in paying tribute to these noble men and women – our friends, families, neighbors, and coworkers. We appreciate all that you do, have done, and continue to do to keep us safe.
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All work and no play is sad indeed, so my trusty sidekick Will and I set out on a night time adventure. We met up with Leah in a rather shady part of town with the goal of creating an interesting night time image. There was no point to it other than playing and being creative.
This image is straight from the camera. No Photoshop trickery here!
We literally painted the scene with a flash light and the result was at least interesting. After Leah left, Will and I stayed to create a few more compositions. It was great to watch Will (who is twelve BTW) get excited about trying a new angle or sweep of the light.
Believe it or not, this image is also straight out of the camera. You can see Will in the background swinging a flashlight in a circular pattern while I paint the model.


The Capital Regional Development Council, CRDC, was awarded a $750,000 loan from the U S Department of Agriculture's Rural Development Intermediary Relending Program (IRP) today. A total of 18 economic development organizations were awarded $10,650,000 throughout the US from this highly competitive program. Three loans were awarded to New Hampshire Regional Development Corporations. In addition to CRDC, the Grafton County EDC was awarded a $500,000 loan and the Monadnock EDC was also awarded a $500,000 loan.
This is the second $750,000 loan awarded to the Capital Regional Development Council. The initial award was made in early 2008. CRDC used those funds to assist ten businesses with loans to finance growth. CRDC deploys the IRP throughout Sullivan, Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties to businesses located in communities of fewer than 25,000 population.
This is the second Federal award received by CRDC in 2011. In June, the U S Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $1.0 million Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund grant to CRDC to assist with the clean-up and remediation of environmentally impacted sites throughout Merrimack and Hillsborough Counties.
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From September 2015, the Department of Education is planning to more than half the number of eligible sports.
This will discourage youngsters from taking sport further when they should be encouraged!
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La Preneuse is a beach in Mauritius. The water temperature around La Preneuse varies slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 23.3°C (73.9°F) in September up to 28.4°C (83.1°F) in the month of February, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 26°C (78°F) and the best time for water activities is late winter, since La Preneuse is located in the southern hemisphere.
What is the current water temperature at La Preneuse?
Yes, there are several surf spots in proximity to La Preneuse. The nearest one is Tamarin Bay, which is just 1.9km (1.6miles) away from La Preneuse. Click here to check out more information on Tamarin Bay and its water temperature. Other surfspots near La Preneuse are Black rocks, which is approximately 2.5km (1.6miles) away, and Le Morne, located 7.5km (4.7miles) from La Preneuse.
Yes, there are a few other beaches near to La Preneuse. The nearest one is Flic en Flac, which is just 5.2km (3.2miles) away from La Preneuse. Another gorgeous beach near La Preneuse is Trou-aux-Biches, which is 25.1km (15.6miles) away.
What kind of wetsuit thickness do I need for La Preneuse?
The water temperature at La Preneuse is extremely warm, reaching up to 28°C (83°F) in the months of January, February, and March. During this time, in the late summer, a wetsuit is normaly not needed for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or diving at La Preneuse. Nevertheless, during early fall, water temperatures reach lows of roughly 23°C (74°F). During this season, a light top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for extended hours, but some might even be ok without a wetsuit . For very windy conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be recommended to carry a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.
How is the scuba diving and fishing close to La Preneuse?
Due to relatively large temperature changes during the year, fishing and diving conditions change quite a bit depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from 23 to 28°C (74-83°F) during fall. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin can usually be found in waters of this temperature range. The conditions normally change during winter when temperatures go up to 23 to 28°C (74-83°F). Fish which love this water temperature include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
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Is the K4 part of Kryptos a Rasterschlüssel cipher?
Ye olde cipher clerk would take the plaintext and start filling in the white spaces. The top would have numbers on the columns and they would reel off the newly transposed letters in a staggered transposition.
Possible as a portion of K4 but is not enough to give the muted letter frequency seen in the K4 ciphertext.
We would face the same difficulty as Bletchley Park however in that without the template, it would be nearly impossible to even guess at how to reverse it.
Maybe someone will see a use for it but this isn't anything I can work with.


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Home Barrymore Awards Process FAQs
Barrymore Awards Process FAQs
Is my company/production eligible?
The producing theatre company must:
Be a 501(c)(3) or fiscally-sponsored organization.
Have its organizational residency and performance venue within a 35-mile radius of City Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Submit all productions for Barrymore consideration at least eight weeks before the first performance.
Remit a submission fee of $130 per production at least four weeks before the first performance.
Provide at least one complimentary ticket (a 2nd ticket as a courtesy is encouraged) to each of eight randomly-selected Barrymore Nominators for initial Barrymore consideration.
Provide at least one complimentary ticket (a 2nd ticket as a courtesy is encouraged) to each of twelve Barrymore Judges for all productions elevated to Barrymore Recommended status.
Each production submitted for consideration must:
The production must have a minimum of 12 performances that may be attended by Barrymore Nominators and Judges (previews may be included if those performances are need to meet the minimum of 12, if there are more than 12 performances after Opening Night, companies can request that previews not be adjudicated).
Meet or exceed the following minimum pay scale: $150 per week for all actors who appear on stage; $500 per production for all credited composers, choreographers, and scenic, costume, lighting, and sound designers; $750 per production per director.
How does the adjudication system work?
Adjudication is a two tiered system:
8 randomly assigned nominators are sent to each production. An online ballot is submitted by each of these voters where they indicate if the show should move to the second tier for any available category. If a show receives 5 "Yes" votes in any single category is moves to Tier 2.
Our pool of 12 Judges then sees the production and it is deemed "Barrymore Recommended." The Judges meet quarterly to discuss what they have seen (no decisions are made in these meetings).
How are nominees and recipients determined?
Nominees and recipients are determined in a series of steps involving the pool of 12 Judges:
After 4 quarterly meetings throughout the season Judges are asked to submit "top choices" in each category. These submissions are aggregated into a master list for discussion in a 5th and final season meeting.
In the final meeting the Judges discuss each aggregated category. Judges have the opportunity to suggest a vote to include additional nominees who may be absent.
The list is finalized and then transferred into a 1st Round blind online ballot to determine the nominees.
The nominee list is then distributed and a 2nd Round and final blind online ballot is used to determine the recipients (This ballot contains a weighted scoring system).
Who handles governance of the Barrymore Awards?
The Barrymore Oversight Committee handles decisions, rule adjustments, and feedback for the Barrymore Awards. This committee is a volunteer group made up of community artists, administrators, and educators from varied disciplines.
How do I become a Barrymore Judge or Nominator?
Applications are available annually in March. All applicants are reviewed by the Oversight Committee in April and selected volunteers are notified by the end of May. There is an annual Orientation the last Monday in June each year.


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The story in yesterday's Detroit Free Press sounded promising: A new electric car maker, with a revolutionary new electric motor, would revive the venerable Detroit Electric brand and start selling electric cars by the end of next year. The article didn't point out, however, that Detroit Electric had already been revived once, by a California electric car company with a controversial history.
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Magnussen's Toyota of Palo Alto, Calif., took the bold step of starting to take $500 deposits for 2010 plug-in Priuses—even before a grid-capable Prius has been announced as an official product. Eric Doebert, business development manager for Magnussen's, said, "It makes sense that people should get in line now in order to have a shot of even taking delivery in the first year that the vehicle is available."
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Democrats Put Plug-in Hybrids on Main Stage
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World's smallest neutrino detector finds big physics fingerprint
After more than a year of operation at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the COHERENT experiment, using the world's smallest neutrino detector, has found a big fingerprint of the elusive, electrically neutral particles that interact only weakly with matter.
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Suspect Search: Traffic stop for a suspended tag turns into more, police say
Suspect Search 7-11
By Eric Weisfeld | July 11, 2019 at 11:33 PM EDT - Updated July 11 at 11:33 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - A suspended license plate tags led to a whole lot more for one suspect, and a victim let another suspect stay at his house but claims she stole blank checks and tried to steal his identity.
Myrtle Beach police are trying to find Ronnie Branch Jr.
(Source: Source:Myrtle Beach Police Dept.)
Authorities conducted a traffic stop last November for suspended license plate tags.
Police said Branch, who was the passenger, provided a false name and date of birth. He was then asked to step out of the vehicle, and when doing so, police said he spilled an open beer hidden between his feet.
While searching Branch, police found marijuana and cocaine.
He was charged with having an open container in a motor vehicle, providing false information to law enforcement, simple possession of marijuana, and possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine .
He's 33 years old with a last known address of Fuzzy Drive in Georgetown.
North Myrtle Beach police are looking for Catherine Rose Bonner.
(Source: North Myrtle Beach Police Dept.)
Authorities met with the victim last December who claimed that Bonner, who was staying at his house, took three checks from him when everyone was asleep.
The victim said the next day, Bonner forged one of those checks with her name on it and then signed the victim's name on the check, made out for $100.
The victim said Bonner next tried to cash that check at the bank but the teller declined the transaction.
The teller then notified the account owner and gave him the check.
The victim told police that Bonner was also able to use the other checks at different locations outside of city limits.
Bonner is charged with forgery less than $10,000.
She's 31 years old with a last known address of 37th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach.
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Eric Weisfeld
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Бернар Атон VI Транкавель (Bernard Aton VI Trencavel) (1159 — ум. после 1214) — виконт Нима и Агда в 1159—1214.

Сын Бернара Атона V Транкавеля и Гиллеметты де Монпелье. Родился после смерти отца. До совершеннолетия находился под опекой матери и Бермона де Везенобра, бальи Монпелье.

В 1174 году объявлен совершеннолетним и вступил в самостоятельное управление своими виконтствами.
В 1177 году Бернар Атон VI присоединился к направленному против Раймонда V Тулузского союзу, в который входили король Арагона Альфонс II, виконт Каркассона и Безье Роже II Транкавель и Гийлем VIII, сеньор Монпелье. Графа Тулузы поддержали епископ Нима Альдебер д'Юзес и его брат епископ Юзеса Раймон II
В 1180 или 1181 году Раймонд V после осады захватил Ним и удерживал его до 1185 года, когда между Тулузой и Арагоном был заключен мирный договор.

В 1187 году Бернар Атон VI передал город Агд Агдской епархии и сам сделался её канонником.

Из-за участия в феодальных войнах он постоянно испытывал финансовые трудности. В 1179 году за 2000 солей уступил Беранже де Пюисергье право пеажа на дорогах Сен-Тибери — Марсейан и Безье — Нарбонн. В 1189 году за 10 тысяч солей заложил сеньору Монпелье владения в Лупиане и замок Марсейан. В 1194 г. за денежное вознаграждение предоставил гражданам Нима избирать четырёх консулов.

Запутавшись в долгах, в 1214 году (2 мая) Бернар Атон VI продал свои виконтства Симону IV де Монфору и удалился в монастырь.

Источники
 Dom Claude Devic, dom Joseph Vaissète, Histoire générale de Languedoc, 1745
 Detlev Schwennicke, Europäische Stammtafeln, vol. III, 1983, p. 145
 Louis d'Alauzier: L'héritage des Trencavels. In: Annales du Midi. 62. 1950, S. 181–186
 Hélène Débax: La féodalité languedocienne XIe-XIIe siècles. Serments, hommages et fiefs dans le Languedoc des Trancavel. 2003, S. 72–85
 Elaine Graham-Leigh: The southern French nobility and the Albigensian Crusade 2005, S. 143
 http://fmg.ac/Projects/MedLands/TOULOUSE%20NOBILITY.htm#_Toc496685190
 Claude de Vic, Joseph Vaissete. Histoire générale de Languedoc: avec des notes et les pièces ..., Том 6 Стр. 120
Виконты Нима

Виконты Агда
Правители Европы XII века
Правители Европы XIII века
Транкавели

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Wells Fargo will no longer accept applications for home equity lines of credit
Published Thu, Apr 30 20204:30 PM EDT Updated Thu, Apr 30 20206:27 PM EDT
Hugh Son@hugh_son
Wells Fargo, one of the largest home lenders in the U.S., said it it stepping away from the market for home equity lines of credit because of uncertainty tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
"Wells Fargo Home Lending will temporarily stop accepting applications for all new home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) after April 30," the bank said in a statement.
During tough economic times, HELOCs are riskier products for banks because in a foreclosure, the lender who made the primary mortgage is first in line to get paid in a recovery.
A Wells Fargo logo is seen at the SIBOS banking and financial conference in Toronto
Chris Helgren | Reuters
, one of the largest home lenders in the U.S., is stepping away from the market for home equity lines of credit because of uncertainty tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
The bank informed its mortgage personnel of the news Thursday in a conference call, according to a source, and the move was confirmed by company spokesman Tom Goyda.
"Wells Fargo Home Lending will temporarily stop accepting applications for all new home equity lines of credit after April 30," Goyda said in an emailed statement. The choice "reflects careful consideration of current market conditions and the uncertainty around the timing and scope of the anticipated economic recovery."
Banks have been retreating from loans tied to housing as the coronavirus pandemic impacts home values and the creditworthiness of borrowers. Earlier this month, JPMorgan Chase
said it was dropping HELOCs and also tightened conditions in which it will make mortgages, requiring higher FICO scores and bigger down payments for new loans.
Renovation projects take a dive despite record home equity
Wells Fargo, the fourth biggest U.S. bank by assets, had taken similar steps this month to retrench from the market, shunning riskier loans including non-conforming mortgages. During tough economic times, HELOCs are riskier products for banks because in a foreclosure, the lender who made the primary mortgage is first in line to get paid in a recovery.
Still, the move will impact Wells Fargo customers who had been hoping to take out a line of credit based on the equity they had in their residences. That money could be used for a rainy day fund for people who have lost jobs or whose businesses have been shuttered amid the coronavirus closures.
The bank said the HELOC suspension will "continue until our analysis of market conditions indicates that it is appropriate to resume the responsible extension of HELOCs to homeowners," Goyda said.


Let's face it, even if my goal is to cook every meal from scratch, life happens. That is why I am always preaching to y'all about keeping a well stock freezer and pantry with quality ingredients. This way when busy days occur you can still put a fun, delicious, and flavorful meal on the table! Take my Spicy Thai Shrimp Tacos using SeaPak® Party-Sized Popcorn Shrimp.
Easily found in the freezer section of your local Walmart, SeaPak® offers high quality, coastal tasting seafood that can be on your table in minutes. Never tried it? Here's a coupon! Check it out, I know you will love it!
Now let me share with you how I make these Spicy Thai Shrimp Tacos!
For these tacos we are going to make an Asian style slaw.
To begin you will rinse the Napa cabbage leaves, stack them on top of one another, cut off the stem, and roll them up.
Cut into a small dice.
Whisk the slaw sauce together until smooth.
Toss until everything is evenly coated and place into the refrigerator while you finish all of the other elements.
On a greased, foil lined baking dish, place the SeaPak® popcorn shrimp.
I also grabbed the SeaPak® Shrimp Egg Rolls. I thought it would be a fun addition to the dish.
Cook according to the instructions on the box.
Now lets talk about the "taco shells". In staying with the Asian them of this dish, I thought it would be super fun to use wonton wrappers! To get them nice and crispy, take two wrappers (this will be a double layer) and drape over the side of a greased baking dish. Give them a little spritz of cooking spray and bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes until golden brown!
As I said before you will want to use TWO WRAPPERS PER TACO.
If you don't the shells will be too brittle.
Place approximately three shrimp per taco.
Then top with cilantro, lime juice, sesame seeds, and sriracha! PERFECTION!!! I served these Spicy Thai Shrimp Tacos with my Cilantro Lime Rice and the SeaPak® Shrimp Egg Rolls. It was a HUGE hit! So see, when you keep quality ingredients in your freezer such as SeaPak® Popcorn Shrimp, you can have a fantastic Dinner, full of fun, fresh ingredients, on the table in UNDER 30 minutes! If you love this recipe I would like to hear your feedbacks in the comments as well as ideas you have for using SeaPak® brands at Walmart to #ShrimpItUp!
Now cut the stacked and rolled cabbage into ribbons, and then cut into a small dice.
In a mixing bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, toasted sesame oil, and the grated ginger.
Add the carrots and chopped cabbage and toss until everything is coated in the slaw sauce. Place in the refrigerator to chill.
Bake the SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp according to the directions on the box.
For the taco shells take two wonton wrappers (as a double layer), and drape over a greased baking dish, spritz with cooking spray, and bake in a 450 degree oven for 5-7 minutes.
Assemble the tacos and top with cilantro, sriracha, and sesame seeds.
Thank you! :) I appreciate that!
Thanks Pam! They really were pretty tasty and the "taco shells" were super fun!