BigPanda assures consumers that the only products that come to them are those which are obtained only from fresh milk and selected lactic crops. Thus, it can be said that all dairy products offered to consumers under the brand "Big Panda - A Tasteful Choice" are sanogenic products, which contribute to maintaining health.
The Big Panda story began 22 years ago, in 1996, initially conducting an import-export food business under the name ALMERA INTERNATIONAL S.R.L.
In 1999, the company started the milk processing activity in a small dairy department built in Galati.
The society was launched across the country introducing and promoting the brand "Big Panda - A Tasteful Choice".
ALMERA INTERNATIONAL S.R.L currently has a Dairy Factory in Bacau which has a milk processing capacity of 100.00 liters daily, having the most modern technological lines existing at European level.
The company started from the idea that a solid scientific basis is needed for all the technologies used in the Factory in Bacau where the production of dairy products under the Big Panda brand, and to ensure a solid scientific basis, a wide range of specialists from diverse fields (food technology, biochemistry, medicine, electronics, etc.).
This team, welded over time, has put its mark on the orientation of applied technologies, directing them to obtain high-quality dairy products and which provides the consumer with full safety. The team has established procedures with a direct impact on the safety of dairy products delivered to consumers. They are conforming with the requirements of national law in the alimentar field as well as those stipulated in the international agreements Romania from is part of. The Factory Specialists, with a high professional qualification and extensive experience, have as permanent concern the quality of the manufactured products.
Founded in 1996, the company initially carried out an import-export food business. Since 1999 the company started the milk processing activity in a small dairy farm built in Galati.


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Today's prosecution of Tun Dr Ling Liong Sik over his role in the Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) scandal, has sent shockwaves through the MCA, leaving party leaders stuttering in response.
MCA's usually calm and collected president Datuk Seri Dr Chua Soi Lek himself appeared shaken by the news and admitted that it was unexpected.
"MCA leaders are shocked by this," he told reporters who surrounded him for a response after he opened the Perak MCA Youth convention at the state liaison body's headquarters in Ipoh.
He added, however, that he was confident that Dr Ling, 66, who had served as the party's president from 1986 to 2003, would be given a fair trial.
When contacted later in the evening, MCA secretary-general and Transport Minister Datuk Seri Kong Cho Ha fell silent for several moments when informed of the news.
When asked if he was surprised, Kong said: "Of course I am. Why do you only call me when there is bad news?"
He added that he was "concerned" about Dr Ling's prosecution, especially since the latter was a prominent figure in the MCA.
Dr Ling was slapped with charges under Section 418 and alternatively, under Section 417 of the Penal Code, for an offence concerning land valuation.
Section 418 concerns "cheating with knowledge that wrongful loss may be thereby caused to a person whose interest the offender is bound to protect" and Section 417 concerns the punishment for cheating.
If convicted under Section 418, Dr Ling faces a maximum jail term of seven years, or a fine, or both, and if convicted under Section 417, he faces a lesser sentence of five years jail, or fine or both.
He claimed trial to the charges and the case has been fixed for mention on September 3.
Dr Ling, believed to be the first Tun in the country to face such prosecution, is the most influential personality to date to be brought to book over the controversial PKFZ scandal.
When contacted, many MCA leaders chose to keep mum over the issue, pleading for more time to study the charges before issuing any comment.
MCA vice-president Datuk Donald Lim told The Malaysian Insider that the matter should only be addressed by the president.
"I would rather not comment. I just heard about it too," he said.
A fellow vice-president Gan Ping Sieu also declined comment but chose instead to seek information from The Malaysian Insider over the details of the charges against Dr Ling.
"What did they involve? What were the specific charges," he asked, before saying that he would need more time before speaking on it.
Another vice-president Datuk Chor Chee Heung told The Malaysian Insider that careless comments on such a shocking piece of news should not be made.
"I barely just heard about it myself. I do not know the details, so it would be unfair to make any comment for now. It is a big issue," he pointed out.
Other MCA leaders could not be reached via the telephone.
On micro-blogging site Twitter, MCA Youth chief Datuk Wee Ka Siong, who is usually active, was uncharacteristically quiet. His last post was at about 4pm, on an unrelated matter.
MCA presidential council member Chua Tee Yong tweeted that the PKFZ case needed transparency if the government wanted to revive the people's trust in them.
"Give a chance 2 clear d air instd of guessg and hypthosg," he said in his tweet.
The PKFZ project, Malaysia's biggest port investment, was initially kickstarted in the early 2000 with a budget of RM1.8 billion.
The amount ballooned, however, allegedly due to mismanagement and corruption, and is estimated to likely cost a whopping RM12.5 billion now, including interest charges.
courtesy of Malaysian Insider
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Rick Cooper, Rodney Alex, Doug Rafanelli, and Guy Davis have partnered to exploit the exceptional opportunity of the Dry Creek Valley.
Thus, The Alex Cooper Project was born.
Our goal is to make wines that truly and proudly represent a place: California. It seems more and more producers are ashamed of their California roots and/or are somehow justifying the outrageous prices that are sometimes asked by mediocre winemakers. One of our least favorite sayings is, 'This Russian River Pinot is Burgundian.' Alex Cooper Wines are Californian, pure and simple.


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The Hunters | Jägarna – Season 1
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When local mining contractor Markus is attacked by what is thought to be a militant environmentalist, he appeals to former police officer Erik for help in tracking down the perpetrator. Meanwhile, Erik's nephew Peter is a trainee police officer who is also involved in the investigation.
When Johanne's body is found, the police believe it to be a tragic accident, but Peter goes to Erik with his own suspicions. Erik thinks that it could be murder but, before he can secure any evidence, all traces are destroyed by an explosion.
Erik wakes up in hospital, but it's not long before he's on a bear hunt with Markus and his South African guests. When they are attacked at the hunting lodge, Erik realises that Benjamin might have proof of Markus' involvement in the murder.
Erik finds himself culpable of burglary as he searches for Benjamin's computer, but is caught by drug-induced Karl who is full of rage. Erik knocks Karl unconscious so Peter implores his uncle to give himself up to the police.
The analysis of Benjamin's computer is complete and there is no doubt about the results. Markus is put under pressure during interrogation and will go to any lengths to avoid prosecution. Peter succeeds in persuading Sanna to listen to Erik's testimony.
Peter realises that Erik didn't leave of his own accord so takes Erik's dog Bella to help track him down. Meanwhile, there is a violent showdown in the woods and Erik must fight for his life.
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AT&T gets out of Hulu
Sound +Vision. US Telco AT&T has sold its 9.5% stake in video streaming company Hulu back to Hulu for $1.43bn, ending the companies' joint venture. The deal valued Hulu, which is majority-owned by Disney, at $15bn. Hulu was established in 2006 as a JV to allow broadcasters to address the threat of streaming services and now boasts 25m subscribers, attracted by titles including Emmy-winning The Handmaid's Tale. Disney recently announced its own plans to deliver branded TV content to consumers via Disney+, and Hulu will be part of this strategy.


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Posted by: gioiahm | October 14, 2010 | No Comment |
Have you ever sat back and listened to the words in the song you're singing along to? Taken the time to hear the greater meaning then the time signature changes, the catchy rhythms and unique solos? Music tells a story, it may not be as simple as what the words say or how they match with the rhythms.
Music has become a part of our mass media, telling stories in a fashion that is impossible in print or broadcast news. It is a style that is not new to our time and has been going on for ages, music was used to protest, express and even report. It poses as a means for the story to be told and for the story to live on, in many instances the message may reach someone incapable of previously obtaining that news.
The list of songs about history is extensive and difficult to complete as everyday artist are spreading the news in their own way.
– 99 Luftballons by Nena
– A Great Day for Freedom by Pink Floyd
–Belsen Was A Gas by The Sex Pistols
– Countdown by Rush
– Don't Drink the Water by The Dave Matthews Band
– Indian Sunset by Elton John
– Old Judge Thayer by Woody Guthrie
– Sunday Bloody Sunday by U2
– Zombie by The Cranberries
Weather the song has grown in popularity, was song by a famous artist or has only been heard by a small number of the population is irrelevant, because with the internet today the story will be told over and over again to multiple nations and generations.
In 1991 Rush released their track that talks about the fall of capitalism and the Berlin Wall, "Heresy."
In 1996 Sublime wrote "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" a track about the riots that took place in Los Angeles in 1992 after news spread through the United States that the four police officers charged in Rodney King's beating were acquitted; a track which to this day still stands a worthy track on many MP3 players today.
In March of 2010 The Dillinger Escape Plan released their album Option Paralysis. Track four of the album, "Crystal Morning," refers to an anti-Jewish riot in Nazi Germany and Austria in 1938.
The Dillinger Escape Plan bassist Liam Wilson reflected on the track to The Associated Press, "This song is one of the most thematically focused songs we've ever written. Lyrically, it's a reaction to and reflection on Crystal Night or Night Of Broken Glass, which was the Casus belli of sorts for German Jews at the very beginning of World War II. Musically, I think it supports itself with dark anarchist themes and a chaotic, almost self-destructive vibe to it."
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Culture secretary James Purnell was on hilarious form at the unveiling of his big wad for Tate Modern last week.
Speaking about his department's £50 million pledge to fund Herzog & de Meuron's massive extension to the Bankside gallery, he said the only caveat DCMS placed on the generous gift was that the gallery 'didn't run off with it to South America.' A topical tropical wisecrack. He went to say he hoped the £210 million addition would be opened in 2012 to coincide with other big things – comic pause – 'the Queens' Diamond Jubilee.' Bingo. And all this just seconds after he'd told the audience he thought his department should consider listing Tate supremo Nick Serota because he was a 'national treasure'. A comedy genius.


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Rudy Giuliani, John Kerry stump for Trump, Biden in Florida
IN FLORIDA, THE ALL-IMPORTANT STATE. THE RACE IS TIGHT HERE FORMER NEW YORK CITY MAYOR RUDY GIULIANI STUMPED FOR PRESIDE DONALD TRUMP TODAY THROUGH A SERIES OF ZOOM INTERVIEW >> IF BIDEN BECOMES PRESIDENT, THIS IS WHAT YOU ARE GOING T LIVE UNDER. YOU ARE GOING TO LIV UNDER A BIG TECH BIG MEDIA DEMOCRAT DICTITAROSHIP. TIFFANY: AND BATTLING IT OUT FOR JOE BIDEN, ALSO IN ZOOM INTERVIEWS WAS FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY. SO WHAT DOES HE HAVE TO DO IN THESE LAST FEWS DAYS TO SW SOME OF THOSE VOTERS WHO ARE STILL UNDECIDED? >> I THINK HE HAS TO DO WHAT HE'S BEEN DOING. WHICH IS WHY HE IS LEADING IN THE POLLS NATIONALLY. BECAUSE I THINK HE REPRESENTS RATIONAL, CALM, EXPERIENCED ALTERNATIVE TO A PRESIDENT WHO HAS BEEN LIVING IN CHAOS WHO TAKES CARE OF THE MAR-A-LAGO CROWD, AND MOST IMPORTANT, ISN'T COMPETENT. TIFFAN KERRY SAYS VOTERS WANT A PRESIDENT WHO WILL FOCUS ON HEALTH CARE AND JOBS. >> I THINK FOLKS IN FLORIDA, LIKE EVERYWHERE ELSE, ARE DEEPLY CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR JOBS, ABOUT THE ECONOMY, AND HOW WE BRING IT BACK. MOST PEOPLE KNOW YOU CAN'T BRING THE ECONOMY BACK IF YOU ARE NOT COPI WITH COVID-19 ADEQUATELY. WHY IS THE UNITED STATES ONE OF THE WORST COUNTRIES IN THE WORLD WHEN IT COMES TO THE LEVEL OF DEATHS? BECAUSE WE HAVE HAD A PRESIDENT WHO HAS NOT PROVIDED NATIONAL LEADERSHIP. >> IN SOME PLACES WITH SURGES OF CASES, CORONAVIRUS IS NOT WHAT IT WAS FIVE MONTHS AGO AND THAT IS BECAUSE OF DONALD TRUMP. NOW, THE FATALITY RATE FROM CORONAVIRUS IS 90% LESS THAN WHAT IT WAS FIVE MONTHS AGO, SO IF YOU
"The race is tight here."Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani stumped for President Trump Wednesday through a series of Zoom interviews."If Biden becomes president, this is what you are going to live under - live under a big tech, big media Democrat dictatorship," said Giuliani.And battling it out for Joe Biden, also in a Zoom interview, was former secretary of state John Kerry."So what does he have to do in the last few days to sway some of the undecided voters? I think he has to do what he's been doing. Which is why he's leading in the polls nationally," said Kerry about Biden. "I think he represents a rational, calm, experienced alternative to a president who has been living in chaos, who takes care of the Mar-a-Lago crowd, and most important, isn't competent."Kerry says voters want a president who will focus on health care and jobs."I think folks in Florida, like everywhere else, are deeply concerned with jobs and bringing the economy back and most people know you can't deal with jobs until you cope with COVID-19 adequately," said Kerry. "Why is the U.S. one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to cases and deaths? It's because we have a president who has not provided leadership."Giuliani fired back, saying COVID-19 isn't what it used to be."Although there are some places where there are resurgence, the virus is not what it was five months ago. That's only because of Donald Trump," said Giuliani. "Now, the fatality rate is not what it was five months ago and if you get it now, the chances are you are overwhelmingly going to survive."
"The race is tight here."
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani stumped for President Trump Wednesday through a series of Zoom interviews.
"If Biden becomes president, this is what you are going to live under - live under a big tech, big media Democrat dictatorship," said Giuliani.
And battling it out for Joe Biden, also in a Zoom interview, was former secretary of state John Kerry.
"So what does he have to do in the last few days to sway some of the undecided voters? I think he has to do what he's been doing. Which is why he's leading in the polls nationally," said Kerry about Biden. "I think he represents a rational, calm, experienced alternative to a president who has been living in chaos, who takes care of the Mar-a-Lago crowd, and most important, isn't competent."
Kerry says voters want a president who will focus on health care and jobs.
"I think folks in Florida, like everywhere else, are deeply concerned with jobs and bringing the economy back and most people know you can't deal with jobs until you cope with COVID-19 adequately," said Kerry. "Why is the U.S. one of the worst countries in the world when it comes to cases and deaths? It's because we have a president who has not provided leadership."
Giuliani fired back, saying COVID-19 isn't what it used to be.
"Although there are some places where there are resurgence, the virus is not what it was five months ago. That's only because of Donald Trump," said Giuliani. "Now, the fatality rate is not what it was five months ago and if you get it now, the chances are you are overwhelmingly going to survive."


What Washington cities have the most distracted drivers?
It's safe to assume that numerous drivers are engaging in distracted driving on the road, but a new study shows that some local Washington cities do it more than others.
According to a new study by QuoteWizard, of the 11,504 distracted driving crashes in the state during 2017, Edmonds had the highest rate based on population size (of 42,000) with 276 related accidents. That doubles second-placed SeaTac, where 115 distracted driving incidents occurred among the 29,000-plus population.
As Seattle Times notes, if SeaTac and Edmonds residents are a tad surprised, they at least have the potential excuse that both cities receive a regular influx of visitors from other cities, considering that SeaTac houses the airport and Edmonds the ferry terminal. Perhaps they're partially responsible for causing the accidents.
Tacoma doesn't have that excuse, and came in third with 661 distracted driving incidents among its over 200,000 people. And perhaps surprisingly, Seattle was all the way down in 10th at 1,347 incidents in a population of 720,000.
City rankings aside, a recent survey from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission reported a decrease in distracted drivers in both King County and the rest of the state between 2017 and 2018.
The WTSC's report estimated that roughly 8.2 percent of drivers in 2018 were distracted in some way, down from 9.2 percent in 2017. That number encompasses any action that diverts the attention of a driver, including talking on a phone, smoking, eating, grooming, reading, and more.
The most significant change for Washington drivers, though, came for drivers on phones, down from 5.7 percent in 2017, all the way to 3.4 percent in 2018.


Mint chocolate chip is my favorite ice cream, and this is made entirely from scratch. This mint chocolate chip is fresh mint, from the garden folded into sweet cream and studded with dark chocolate chunks.
I used two kinds of mint, peppermint and sweet mint, both growing in my garden. Mint takes off and grows like crazy in the summer, and keeping it healthy means frequently cutting it back. Most recipes call for peppermint extract, and that's fine but I was looking to use what I have, which is fresh. I let the mint steep for about 48 hours, but the longer, the stronger, of course.
This was minty in an herby way, fresh and sweet, just slightly milder than store-bought but unmistakably minty. Use lots of mint, I used about 3 cups- stems and all.
You'll give the mint a rough chop and fold it into the warm cream base. As it cools, the fresh mint will wilt and the oils will seep into the cream and flavor it. Let it soak in the fridge for a day or two, maybe three if you can wait. Strain it, smash it, wring the liquid out and get all the minty goodness. I used a fine mesh sieve and pressed it through, getting every drop I could.
Don't have fresh mint? You can just skip that step and use peppermint extract. Just a couple drops will do it, add a little and taste it. Get good quality chocolate, the best you can buy. Dark chocolate. Break it, chop it. Fold it in.
In a medium saucepan, slowly heat cream, heating just until boiling (bubbles begin to form, do not allow it to boil, remove from heat). Stir in sugar and dissolve. Add vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs. Temper the eggs: add some of the hot cream mixture to the eggs while whisking to bring the eggs up to temperature. Add this mixture (the eggs and cream) to the remaining cream and whisk to combined and thick. Return to heat (medium-low) and heat slowly until mixture thickens (should coat the back of a wood spoon, like a thin custard), remove from heat and allow to cool. Give the mint a rough chop and add to the still hot cream base. Once cool, store in an air tight container in the refrigerator for 24 hours (or more) to steep the mint.
When ready to churn ice-cream, strain mint from cream base, press or wring the mint to extract all liquid. Add 1 cup milk and pinch of salt. Begin churning this liquid in an ice cream maker. As the ice cream starts to set, add your roughly chopped chocolate and continue to churn until mixed and firm. Store in an airtight container and freeze for a few hours to set before serving.
Yum and double yum. Yes to chocolate all of the time, and my mint often gets out of control in my garden. Plus, I just inherited an ice cream maker. Coincidence? I think not! Can't wait to make this!


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Playlist: The 50 Best Rap Songs of 2013
Posted by brent80 on 19 Dec 2013 18 Dec 2013
Ranking favorites from throughout the year is one of the most time-consuming and arduous things to do. All of the rap songs on this particular list of rap songs from 2013 all stood out to me in some regard. Are they ordered correctly – most likely not. Is there complete analysis of each provided below or even a sound reason why they were selected… um…well now… Basically, provided is a statement of a thought, a reaction, or possibly a reason why I though each song was special.
Album: Yeezus
By far, the best track from Yeezus and arguably the best rap song of 2013.
Album: The Marshall Mathers LP 2
Eminem confirms whom the real "Rap God" is as he wipes his butt with the competition – I'm talking to you Waka Flocka Flame.
J. Cole featuring Miguel
Album: Born Sinner
All about love or a play on double meanings – you decide on the year's smoothest rap track that's got Cole "up all night, all I'm singing is love songs…"
"Same Love"
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis featuring Mary Lambert
Album: The Heist
This brilliant song about tolerance and equality for same-sex couples is a bold movement for both hip-hop and society itself.
"Black Skinhead"
Controversial though brilliantly so, "Black Skinhead" finds Kanye West alluding to the checkered past and current racism of blacks mixed with his 'god status'.
"F**kin' Problems"
A$AP Rocky featuring 2 Chainz, Drake & Kendrick Lamar
Album: Long. Live. A$AP
"F**kin' Problems" was one of the early, superstar bangers of 2013 highlighted by, you guessed it, ample f-bombs.
"Bandz A Make Her Dance"
Juicy J featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz
Album: Stay Trippy
The year wouldn't be complete without a stripper anthem, right?
"Wu-Tang Forever"
Album: Nothing Was The Same
Basically, Drake offers himself (use your imagination) to her – "…it's yours, it yours, that's for sure." That's one interpretation at least.
A$AP Ferg featuring A$AP Rocky
Album: Trap Lord
Ferg and Rocky are on that "Sha-Sha-Shabba Ranks"… rings, change, gold teeth, women…
"Started From the Bottom"
The hook sums it up best: "Started from the bottom now we're here / started from the bottom now my whole team f*ckin' here…"
"Nosetaligia"
Pusha T featuring Kendrick Lamar
Album: My Name Is My Name
Kendrick Lamar sums up this exceptional track best himself: "Every verse is a brick."
"Bad" / "Bad (Remix)"
Wale featuring either Tiara Thomas or Rihanna
Album: The Gifted
Commitment issues, commitment issues, commitment issues…from the woman's perspective – thoughtful by all means.
Lil Wayne featuring Future & Drake
Album: I Am Not A Human Being II
There was little to triumph about on I Am Not A Human Being II, but the devilish "Love Me" was a worthy hit by all means.
"I said it must be cause a n***a got dough / extraordinary swag and a mouth full of gold…"
"S.D.S."
Album: Watching Movies With The Sound Off
Filled with signature Mac-isms ("Shut your pie-hole, I'm dope and I know / my voice sound like it was a sample off a vinyl…") , "S.D.S." certainly built anticipation for Miller's sophomore album.
"Domo23"
Album: WOLF
Unapologetic Tyler, The Creator at his best… what more is there to say?
Ace Hood featuring Future & Rick Ross
Album: Trials & Tribulations
Future's best hook of the year and perhaps ever… "I woke up in a new Bugatti!"
"Clappers"
Wale featuring Juicy J & Nicki Minaj
Everyone loves a good booty album – "Clappers to the front!"
Album: Old
It really is 'torture', well at least thematically: "And it's torture / look in my mind and see the horrors / all the sh*t I've seen / N***a, it's torture."
"IFHY"
Tyler, The Creator featuring Pharrell Williams
If it isn't obvious, the hook clarifies: "I f**king hate you / but I love you / I'm bad at keeping my emotions bubble / you're good at being perfect / we're good ate being troubled…"
2 Chainz featuring Fergie
Album: B.O.A.T.S. II: #METIME
Catchy as albeit, "Netflix" makes one of today's dumber MC's sound like a genius.
"Murda Something"
A$AP Rocky featuring Waka Flocka Flame
I don't advocate violence or Waka Flocka Flame for that matter, but "Murda Something" was one of many shining moments from A$AP Ferg's debut album Trap Lord.
Pusha T featuring 2 Chainz & Big Sean
Because Pusha T and his crew stay true to themselves, they shine on "Who I Am".
"305 To My City"
Drake featuring Detail
Drake: "Your hustle don't ever go unnoticed baby, I'm with you I'm with it / I get it, I get it, I get it, I get it."
TTC is the "cowboy on [his] own trip"; he holds his own destiny.
Album: Magna Carta…Holy Grail
Jay-Z pays the ultimate ode to the fashion king Tom Ford, and does so without popping mollies.
Kanye West featuring Charlie Wilson
"Bound 2" is one of few tracks from Yeezus that sounds more like classic Kanye, which is a good thing.
"Unf**kwittable"
Album: Indicud
You know you can't mess with the Kid.
"Let Nas Down"
After being too commercial, Nas was unimpressed with J. Cole and J. Cole decided to write a song about it.
"Pop That"
French Montana featuring Rick Ross, Drake & Lil Wayne
Album: Excuse My French
The signature song – a banger – from French Montana's underwhelming Excuse My French.
"Work (Remix)"
A$AP Ferg featuring A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Trinidad James & Schoolboy Q
Ferg and friends are just putting in "work".
"First Chain"
Big Sean featuring Nas & Kid Cudi
Album: Hall of Fame
Everyone's all about bling bling in the form of a chain, specifically Jesus pieces, so Big Sean was excited when he got his first chain.
"Goosebumpz"
Mac Miller: "When I die be she f**k my hologram…"
"Wonderbread"
Danny Brown's oddly-titled, disturbingly brilliant song really has little to do with a loaf of bread.
Jay-Z featuring Justin Timberlake
Album: Magna Carta Holy Grail
Jay-Z is king… he brings in JT to celebrate.
To summarize, basically Juicy J puts everything on wax… a hit song, his "homie high as sh*t", and when "it's goin' down".
"I Am A God"
West is a 'god' not God himself, so technically he isn't being blasphemous… but then the Ten Commandments suggest to "have no other gods before me…"
Bun B featuring Big K.R.I.T., Pimp C & Lil Boosie
Album: Trill O.G. "The Epilogue"
Everyone loves cake… the kind you eat and – yeah I'll just stop right there. "Them thighs come with that shake…"
It's obvious J. Cole has sinned, a lot…
"Swangin'"
Stalley featuring Scarface & Joi Tiffany
Album: Honest Cowboy
"I'm a show you how to twerk the wheel… Swang, cock the wheel, hop my drink don't spill…" – double entendre much?
Shallow, but irresistible and funny.
"The Worst Guys"
Childish Gambino featuring Chance, The Rapper
Album: Because the Internet
These are some bad dudes… like the worst.
Earl Sweatshirt featuring Vince Staples
Album: Doris
Earl Sweatshirt's unapologetic nature makes this cut: "I don't f**k with too much of y'all's sh*t…"
"Golden Salvation (Jesus Piece)"
We expect nothing less than Wale's clever wordplay between "piece" and "peace", particularly on an album titled The Gifted.
"B.*.*.C.H."
Tech N9ne featuring T-Pain
Album: Something Else
"B.*.*.C.H." is an acronym FYI: "Breakin' InTo Colored Houses…"
Juicy J featuring Justin Timberlake
Who would've thought that "the woods" would make a killer sexual reference…
It's hard to believe, but Tyler, the Creator gets personal referencing his father (whom he hates), his late grandmother, and a girl.
"Wild for the Night"
A$AP Rocky featuring Skrillex
A$AP is partying hard, and he's bringing an unlikely buddy in Skrillex with him.
At least Ace Hood acknowledges he needs help; he seeks help from the most high.
Mac Miller featuring Tyler, The Creator
It's nothing but trouble (and explicitness) when these two get together…"Oh shhh!"
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19 Dec 2013 at 1:08 am
I definately think kingpin – curren$y should of been on here along with either 4 the money – young roddy or the plot – young roddy
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MacKenzie Bezos says on the website of the charity Giving Pledge that she has "a disproportionate amount of money to share".
The former wife of American billionaire Jeff Bezos , MacKenzie Bezos, decided to give a large part of his fortune through a charity called Giving Pledge, nearly six months after the announcement of his divorce from the founder of Amazon. In a text released Tuesday and posted on the Giving Pledge website, 49-year-old Mackenzie Bezos, currently on a divorce, says she has "a disproportionate amount of money to share."
After spending nearly half of her life alongside Jeff Bezos, she announced in April that she would keep 25% of the shares they owned together, or 4% of Amazon's share capital. That represented about 36 billion dollars. MacKenzie Bezos had also granted all the voting rights of the couple on Amazon to his former companion. The Giving Pledge, or "pledge of donation," is an initiative launched in 2010 by American billionaires Warren Buffett and Bill Gates , encouraging wealthy people around the world to donate more than half of their wealth to charitable organizations, their alive or at their death.
The list of signatories visible on the Giving Pledge site – about 200 names – features the signatures of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg , investor Bill Ackman and Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. Robert Smith, an American businessman, has also been a member since 2017. He recently made a splash by announcing the repayment of student loans from hundreds of students at Morehouse University in the United States.
The billionaire, however, unveiled in September the launch of a $ 2 billion investment fund to help homeless families and schooling poor communities. In her text, MacKenzie Bezos says she does not intend to stop there in her philanthropic projects. "It will take time, effort, and attention. But I will not wait. And I will continue until the safe is empty, "she wrote.
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One of the most stimulating projects I have ever been involved in was when I was asked by a global, multi-site, multi-sector recruitment organisation to help them turn a number of their underperforming, loss-making branches back into profitability within 90 days. We had to go into each branch, fix it and then get out, sort of like a SWAT team on a secret mission!
After having spent some time with each of the branches we started noticing some correlations between each of them, and in particular some common trends that sat at the root cause of their lack of profitability.
To remedy one of these trends in particular, I then spent a number of months pulling together a type of financial calculator that allowed each branch manager to not only understand what exactly had a direct (and indirect) impact on real profit, but also how they could make gradual adjustments to different parts of their business to quickly, and in most cases very easily, go from negative to positive profitability.
In one particular case, we identified a series of customers they were recruiting for that each time they made a placement with that customer; they were in essence, losing money. So, the more placements they made, the more money they lost!
On the monthly P&L, lost amongst the sales reports and around the board room table, these customers were the ones that the branch managers salivated over. They had the guise of the "perfect customer" with their well-known brands and high volume requirements – but they weren't profitable.
They commanded low margins, they sapped time and resources and they treated their agencies as mere providers of a service, not trusted partners. When we calculated the real costs to deliver to these customers, the branch managers we were working with soon realised that the real value of these customers was not aligned to the GP they were measuring them by traditionally.
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The customers that you can mark between 55 and 70 are the ones that you want and the ones that your new business consultants should be targeting.
Understanding profitability is just one small step in the journey to maximising the true return on your sales and delivery effort, but one that can have a very significant and very immediate impact.
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Being a man of deep knowledge despite being humble and simple, Kalam's life and career reflected the clearness of the blue sea by which he grew up while nurturing his childhood dreams.


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Here is the technique I used to get this look! You can use similar colors to mine or experiment with your own color combos.
And if you don't want the video here is the original pictorial I posted for this look. The video came later.
First paint your nail a base color. It is a good idea to go with the lightest color of the three. This is because lighter colors don't show up as well when they are over dark. By starting with the lightest color you won't mute it.
For this technique you will need saran wrap or cling wrap (found in your local grocery store for food storage). Cut a small piece and roll it into a ball. Make sure your first applied color is dry before moving on!
Paint your second color over one nail only, covering your first color. Immediately dab the saran wrap ball down the nail. The saran wrap will cling to the wet polish and pull it up and off revealing the color underneath.
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Apply your third color to one nail and repeat dabbing the saran wrap.
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Pulpmx Mailbag!
Steve November 5, 2012 0 0
You asked and I answered bro. Lots of questions, sorry if yours didn't make the cut.
How would JP$ do in a Canadian national? That's a great question, let's make it happen. Lissimore photo
Hey Steve,
Just wondering how you think the top women riders in the states (JP$ and Ashley) would fare if they tried their hand at a Canadian national against the men in the MX2 class.
I am sure they would qualify since the gate isn't even full. But could they run the top pace?
Top 10? Top 5?
Where do you think they would finish?
Thanks, Levi
Levi, thanks for writing in and it's a good question. I think that seeing as how these girls are a top ten B rider in the USA, we'd have to put either of them inside the top ten at a Canadian national. At the last round at Walton we saw Dakota Alix, a top B rider finish inside the top five in the B class so why not a top ten for the chicks?
I'd like to see this actually, I'm going to tell my buddy Eddie Ray (Patterson's man-friend) to see if he can get Jessica up there for a race. It would definitely get them some press. Then again here's the purse payout for the MX2 class up there:
1)$400 2)$300 3)$250 4)$200 5)$175 6)$160 7)$150 8)$140 9)$135 10)$130 11)$125 12)$120 13)$115 14)$110 15)$105 16)$100 17)$95 18)$90 19)$85 20)$80 21)$75 22)$70 23)$65 24)$6025)$40 26)$25 27)$25 28)$25 29)$25 30)$25
so if you went 5-5 you'd take home $250 bucks minus your entry fee of $80 so your profit after 50 minutes + 2 laps is a grand total of $170. So there's that.
I say top ten- stamp it.
I vote yes on the Joker Lane for sure! How many tracks have we heard guys complain about it being one lined and there was no passing? I thought the same thing was going to happen when Tomac caught up to Dungey and Barcia in the third moto. No way around, then an excellent choice on the Joker Lane early. I even thought it was a bit funny because of hearing RC say all night long that he thought it would be best to take the Joker Lane late.
You're absolutely right when you said a rider complains about it when it hurts him and the guy that it helped thinks it's great. It added the unknown factor to it for us fans. You couldn't tell who was going to win until the last lap. That's the best part.
PS. There's always the under over bridge!
Yeah Steve, I agree it was a cool idea and worked out well at the MEC. And you know what? I say bring it into a supercross or two, go ahead and try it. If it doesn't work out for whatever reason then scrap but it but heaven forbid us trying something new in supercross to try and help the sport out. The general consensus in the pits is that the Joker Lane was going to be took later in the race unless you were buried behind some guys. Tomac broke that rule by dipping in early on when he was with a couple of other guys but wasn't really too "stuck" if you know what I mean. It proved to me a smart move as he won the race when Barcia ducked in late in the race. And thereby saving Tomac the time, energy and possibly avoid getting Bam-Bam'ed as he tried to get by his old teammate.
I've already heard the naysayers talking about how there's no room on the tracks for a Joker Lane (and by the way, I know Monster wanted it called something different as does Feld so we've got to come up with a better name. Maybe the "Ur Effed Lane"? Just spit-balling here) but really, there's plenty of concrete showing at any given supercross race and you don't have to put anything gnarly in the lane, just a mound of dirt even. In the split-second world of supercross, a 2-3 second lane will make a difference. Let's try it
I got on to your show from your Youtube series, reporting from the Outdoors venues. Your radio show is great, but here's some advice:
1. Bring back your videos, they are classic wit, not seen anywhere else in the sport.
2. Get some leveling sorted out for your mics. Tits is way too quiet. If we turn up the mic to hear what he has to say, our eardrums are burst when you do the "Yeeeah!!!"
3. Take credit where it's due. Those assholes at MXA are soooo jealous that you called Stewie's switch to Suzuki months before it was out there. Rub their faces in it. So many calls you have made way before anyone else, you are, as you say, the only one out there doing serious journalism on the sport. Also not afraid to call it how you see it and if even the big guns don't like it, the fans love you all the more for it.
4. But don't undermine your own professionalism.
Take a cue from H&H: They started off needing some "novelty" element. But then they moved on and are now considered a serious professional operation. Your radio show would also be considered a serious professional operation, except for that "Brokeback Mountain" shite at the end. Seriously Steve, ditch that shite. To continue with it would be like Christophe Pourcel: had all the talent and skills, the contacts, the sponsors, could have been the best in the world. But he was a dumb-ass. Seriously, dump that shite and take your place as the sport's premier, serious, professional, journalist.
5. Fans would love to know how much pay riders get these days. The MEC prize money list was very interesting, but we want to know what does an RV or a JS7 get in salary/endorsement. What does an Alessi/Milsaps/Short get? How about a 10-20 guy? Surely JT$ will share some insight now that he's no longer doing it. What are the bonuses for a race win? How about the Lites guys? What about the Euros?
Kevin, thanks for listening and I'll take your questions one at a time, it just seems easier.
1- The videos you're talking about were the "Bottom Line Show" from the nationals that were originally Davey Coomb's idea to make a serious sort of video show with all the scoops from the pits. We quickly realized that no one was giving up anything if substance so it just turned into pure comedy each week. But with the switch to the one-day format for the nationals, it became pretty hard to find enough time in the day to film everything because I was borrowing the Racer X Motocross Show guys to film, I had my media duties to fulfill and when I went to the track on Friday to film, no one was really there. We did three seasons of shows (many of them on the Pulpmx Youtube channel) and they were fun to do but near the end, I struggled to make them funny, to film them and it became a chore. Maybe one day they'll be back, who knows?
2- Sound quality is something we're always struggling with and working on. I just bought an Adobe program to try and level things out post-production and working on that a I type. Tits is a quiet spoken dude and when I turn him up you can hear him typing away on the computer as he IM's Swizzle and Moser during the show to see what they had for dinner. It's a constant battle for me to get the show sounding as great as possible.
3- I'm not going to take credit for anything, sometimes I'm right about stuff, sometimes I'm wrong about stuff. I obviously strive to get reports right but oftentimes, things ebb and flow with deals and rumors and you just never know. I'd rather put myself out there on the limb when I have a good source on something and take the risk of being wrong when I know that a good percentage of my readers enjoy that kind of stuff. DC recently made fun of me in an editorial meeting when I suggest we do something on silly season in the magazine by saying that's always my idea but I'm just passing on what I see are my most clicked on posts, biggest podcasts, most retweeted Tweets, etc, etc. The fans want to know about this stuff so I try to give it to them. As far as the MXA guys, who cares about them? There's some great guys over there but when it comes to the pro pits and what's going on in them, they're not exactly on it. And let's just say that when it came to the Stewie stuff, my source on that was pretty damm close to Stewart. Like, really close.
4- That ending of the show is from Talladega Nights and I think it's hilarious. That's the only reason it's in there and will stay in there. Surely the 30-second bit at the end of a four-hour show doesn't indicate that I'm not serious about the sport. And I'm never going to be too serious and professional about the sport because that's not who I am. Remember this Bottom Line videos you love so much aren't exactly the "60 Minutes" of the sport. It's who I am and who I'll continue to be.
5- If you listen closely to the show and the Racer X Podcasts, you'll see that I often times ask about the money to different people and usually have a ballpark number of deals from different people that would know. I know fans like that and I try to give it to them without being too intrusive because really, do you want someone snooping around and asking you what you make? Without getting super direct, I do try to get some numbers from different people that would know and put them out there across the different platforms.
Hey Steve, you told me to drop you a line and you'd give me the scoop on you getting poached from RacerX – clearly the moto journalistic coup of the decade. Hopefully your story is as good as Swaps dealing with Jody. Popcorn is ready, let me have it!
Hey Steve, a while back now I understand, but, can you tell us why you left Racer X for Transworld, then I believe it was not so long after you went back to Racer X? Did you have to have a heart to heart with DC to return or leave on good terms? You and Swap still good?
Thanks brah
Zinger.
I get this a lot and it's funny that people care enough about a media dude's switch but I'll talk about it. Again. I started off at Racer X Canada and then started doing more and more work for Racer X USA. Eventually I moved into a freelance position with Racer X that I was pretty happy about. After a couple of years, I was hoping to get a raise as I felt like I deserved it but when I went to Racer X at the end of the year when my deal was up, they not only couldn't give me a raise, they had to cut my pay dramatically. There was a sort of reshuffling with Racer X and myself and some other people at Road Racer X were the casualties. I think that if you were to give Bryan and DC at Racer X a polygraph test, they'd tell you that they thought I wouldn't leave and I truly didn't want to but I had to make money as I now chose to not take any other industry jobs after my Parts Unlimited gig ended. So it was moto media or bust for me.
Thankfully, Donn Maeda at Transworld was and is an old friend of mine and had some free money in his budget for the 2010 season and I went over there. Donn and the guys there were great, they did everything they said they were going to do and even got me some more money than they originally said they would. Nothing but great memories from my one year at TWMX and I am still friends with all those guys.
At the end of 2010 Racer X went through some more staff changes and made me an offer to come back as my TWMX deal was up. It was a generous offer and one that I honestly never thought I'd see come my way (it's probably at this point that I should thank Weege for not ever being able to figure out how to do podcasts because that was a big reason why they wanted me back, that and my winning personality I suppose) but I had to be loyal to Donn at TWMX because really, he saved me in 2010. I went to him with the offer and if he could have came close to it, I probably would have stayed because I want to be loyal and don't want to be "that guy" that jumps from job to job. It doesn't look very good. But Donn couldn't pay me close to what Racer X offered and as a matter of fact, he said that I might have to take a cut due to budget restrictions from his bosses. So he wished me well and we parted as friends. I'm hella-pumped to be back at Racer X and I never thought I would be if I'm honest. Weege is one of my best friends at the races and I do think that my stuff fits better with Racer X than it did with Transworld. The old-time racer podcasts at TWMX drew terrible (comparatively speaking) numbers as their readers are younger and maybe not into that stuff as much.
I'm proud that I've been able to maintain good relationships with both TWMX and Racer X when I worked for the other side and I think that says something for the way I interact. I didn't run around and shit-talk the other side when I wasn't there (like some people do) and I was open and honest with both companies while I was there. And I think I worked hard also. There you have it, the not very thrilling accounts of a moto media guy.
Hey Matthes; I sent a similar msg to your FB page; but please check out Australian Supercross FB page. I know you know Chad is here racing it, but they would kill for some good US exposure and Pulp is an awesome free medium. Perhaps an interview with Chad from Aus or 1 of the organizers.? Any help to the growth of the Aus MX scene would be appreciated.
On a side not, been following US mx/sx for years now and only discovered your show in past 18 months. Great to hear riders chat and call it as it as, the stuff that happens behind the scenes that you guys are privy to in the pits/media. Listen every week at work. Got a 2 yr old son, on a bike already. Want him to have the opportunity to be great but don't want to push him. I'll send a pic if I can get the shows email address.
Keep up the good work. Go reedy. Go Australian riders… 1 day MXDN winners.
Thanks Ashley, appreciate the nice words. It seems that the Aussie SX series is starting anew and it looks to be a nice little series. Maybe the old promoters got ahead of themselves a bit by trying to be this series that attracted USA guys and paid out big money. Just be what you are, a nice off-season sx series that offers the guys a place to make a bit of money and hey look, Chad Reed even showed up! After the war of words between Reedy and the old guys, I wasn't sure you guys down under would ever see the two-two there again.
The Pulpmx Show and Pulpmx.com site are helped out by some serious Aussie numbers when it comes to visits and downloads and for that, I thank all of you blokes and shelias.
First off just want to say love the show be because u guys are the real deal!
I love it when you are giving K-Dub shit and he gets all worked up. But somehow he doesn't come off like a bitch he seems like a cool bro. Second I was wondering if u were still going to do the podcast with Mike Brown? He also sounds like a cool dude I bet he'd be a really good time about a 12 pack in! Any way if you still do the podcast could you ask him why he thinks not many guys make the switch from moto to woods after they can't find a moto ride anymore? My moto bros say it's because of the creek crossings!!!
Blake, definitely the creek crossings bro- those pussy sx riders don't like to get wet. Working on the Mike Brown podcast, not sure what's up with the phone silence from Brownie, I've got to keep working on him like most motocrossers I suppose. I didn't always like Brown, he used to park my rider Kelly Smith a lot in supercross when I thought he didn't have to and then I was on KTM when he was battling Langston for the 125 title and his mechanic was a dick. So we all didn't like his mechanic and then we just assumed that Brown was the same way. Funny how that is when you're in a competitive environment like that. K-Dub is good people. He's a mystery wrapped in a riddle for sure.
Look at Craig's style right here. Incredible! Photo by Lissimore
Hey Steve, love all the work you do.
My question. Can you explain style to me? So often I hear you (and others) comment on a riders style. "Christian Craig has such great style." For example. When I watch these guys race (only on TV) it pretty much looks the same. They all seem to slightly whip over the triples. They all put their foot out in the corners. Are the differences so minute you can only see it in person? Obviously Reed is doing something different than Blose, is that style or speed? Can you provide some insight?
That's funny you bring up Blose because yeah, he's just a bulldog on a bike and not very pretty to watch. But he does get the job done. Riding style is all about body positioning and effort exuded. Some guys look like they're using every ounce of energy up while they're riding and they're all over the bike while others are going as fast but barely moving and have the legs, elbows and arms where they should be. Some guys clip jumps, others hit their marks perfectly. It's just the small stuff really and maybe you do have to be there in person, I'm not sure. I think it's like that age old argument about porn- that you can't describe it unless you see it.
Hey Steve, I enjoyed your obsevations column after the MEC and when you mentioned possible format changes it got me thinking and I came up with an idea I thought I would run by you, here it goes
450 Heat 1
KTM Junior Supercross
450 LCQ
450 Main #1 10 Laps
250 Main 15 Laps
I think having the 450 heats first would be a fresh change, you introduce the "stars" of the sport to all the fans in opening ceremonies, and since there all down on the floor anyway go ahead and let them go staight to the gate and get the night started with the premier class. I threw the KTM Junior race in even though its only on the schedule for five races next year (hey maybe only do this format for five races too) and put it before the 450 LCQ to give someone who may have had a mechanical issue in the heat a little more time to get to the line (thinking there should be at least a half hour or so between 450 heat 2 and the LCQ). Run the 250 LCQ as the first race back from intermission as its probably the least interesting to the casual fan and they wouldn't mind if they missed it while still in line for a hotdog or beer. Finally with the split 450 mains let them get gate picks in order of heat race finish for the 1st main but make it reverse order of finish in the 1st main for the 2nd main (20th gets 1st pick and so on with 1st getting last pick). Use the Olympic style scoring for the overall with 2nd main as tie breaker and still use the same points on overall finish(25-22-20-18 and so on).
Just curious as to what you thought of this idea since your the one that got me thinking on it.
Thanks, Justin
Justin. Sold! I like it and agree with you whole heartily on the fact that we introduce our star riders at the beginning of the night to the fans and then, poof- they're gone again while we run through the 250 program.
Oh and congrats to the guys at Feld for changing the class names in 2013 to 250 and 450 from the amazingly dumb Lites and Supercross classes. Between this move and the ultra-smart MEC races, the guys at Feld are on quite a roll right now. They should go to Vegas and just bet the house.
But yeah, back to your format, I like it. Good job.
Is it true that Ferry doesn't use toilet paper cause shit don't stick to Timmy?
Will JT$ still be doing autograph signings at the races next year and will they retire his number
Where's a podcast with the Rinaldis?
I know you'd like Dungey on the show but let's be honest I thinks his time on the show would be as about as interesting as his race interviews, do u honestly think he'd give a good interview?
What's the scuttlebutt on Showa all of a sudden dominating the 450 class now, I think it's a Jonnyomoto inspired stroke of genius.
Can you please stop with the Cairoli wants to ride in the USA it's starting to get really old now which is what he'll be when he eventually races in the USA which is a pity as he'd be a huge threat to the title. What's he got to prove by riding in Europe now?
How do u rate Germany retaining there des Nations title next year as Roczen and Nagl ride brilliantly at that track.
What's the scuttlebutt on the 2014 Yamaha's?
Keep up the great work Steve (great name by the way)
Cheers Thomo
Ahh Thomo, no mailbag is complete without me squeezing in a letter from you. And I'm sure you asked your lover JohnnyOMoto if it was ok to write in. Hope this finds you well down under and here are your answers:
1- Correct. And on that note, I hope you listened to the two-part Tim Ferry Podcast that came out last week. It's amazing we've never done one (well we did one years ago but he was driving and so soft spoken that it didn't work out) and after completing it, I remembered why we haven't done one. Because he just doesn't remember much or frankly, care all that much about the stuff he's done. I found myself reminding him of things to jog his memory. The guy is classic, there's no really any ego there.
2- I would imagine JT will be signing autographs and hopefully he'll be doing it without his traditional sourpuss face like when he raced. I haven't heard much talk of retiring his number but I imagine its in the works. There goes my hero indeed.
3- There's two Rinaldi's? Huh?
4- I don't think Dungey would give a very good interview but you never know. Him and Watson are quasi-friends and maybe he'd forget what he was doing and drop his guard a bit. I know the KTM guys have spoken to him about being better with the media and saying more but I'm not sure it's working. He is what he is at this point.
5- And there's the Johnnyomoto reference! The Showa thing is huge, make no mistake about it. The KYB guys are telling people that it's because Showa's were cheaper (they're just trying to limit the PR damage) and the Showa guys are saying it's because they're just better. I spoke with RV about this past week and he says with only a day and a bit on them, they work really good and he can't wait to get busier with them.
6- AC222 does want to race in the USA but not a whole season, I really believe that. He'll do a national or two before he's all done. Stamp that.
7- Germany will do great next year and perhaps they'll go in as the favorites on their home soil. I've been to the track before and saw Roczen win his first ever MX2 moto while Nagl led for most of the race before AC got him late. It's in and out of a valley, kind of hard pack, a bit narrow and hard to pass on. Should be a great race, can't wait. Also, the hotel in Leipzig, about an hour away is a real-life Marriott and kitty-corner to it is a Starbucks so it's pretty much the best place I've ever stayed in Europe. I can't stress how much I'm looking forward to this.
8- The scuttlebutt is the bike will be narrower with an all-new chassis in terms of where it flexes. The motor will remain backwards and really, anyone you talk to never mentions the motor being an issue at all. It's got plenty of power but due to the configuration, it is thick up top but the JGR guys have done a nice job of making it skinnier and I imagine Yamaha has looked at what they did. As well, the rear of the bike is too stiff and the front is too flexy so I'm sure this will be fixed by adding aluminum and taking away in all the right areas.
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Cover Story: Home Furnishings Business' 9TH Annual Power 50 Retailers
December 13, 2019 by HFBusiness Staff in Business Strategy, Industry
As we complete 2019, traditional furniture stores still maintain just under 50% of total sales. Challenging their position is the lifestyle stores either manufacturer focused, such as Ashley Home or La-Z-Boy, or retail focused, such as Restoration Hardware or Pott ery Barn. Ecommerce continues to grow in total home furnishing sales, but the growth of real furniture (durable) has slowed.
Growth in mass merchants/discount retailers, such as Target and Big Lots, have shown growth as they discover the contribution of gross margin per square foot of selling space that the furniture product category provides.
The emerging consumers that follow the Baby Boomers are choosing their preferred channel of distribution based upon retail experience off ered. A recent survey by FurnitureCore (the research arm of Home Furnishings Business) separated the choices by age group. As can be seen from the table at left, regional chains are emerging as a preference for the under 45 age group, showing less of a preference for the Internet. It should be stressed that this survey is for furniture purchases over $300. The younger consumer (25-44) was very satisfi ed on a scale of 1-5 with 5 being very positive. The table below divides the response by age group.
Both of these points are contrary to the noise around the decline of traditional retailing. POWER 50 — METHODOLOGY Market share is the most heavily weighted factor determining who makes the list, accounting for 46% of the total score. It is determined by dividing the retailer's estimated sales by the estimated retail sales of furniture and bedding in each of the markets in which the company participates, whether it is a metropolitan statistical area, micro statistical area, or a rural area. Sales of electronics, appliances, and housewares are not included. To arrive at a list of home furnishings retailers with the strongest online engagement, we measure by 14 separate metrics. Sources include Alexa, Facebook, MOZ, Open SEO, Twitt er, and Pinterest. On Facebook, for example, the number of "check-ins" and "likes" were among the metrics, as were the number of Twitter followers, Pinterest "pins" and Google Page Rank, just to name a few.
From that data, we used a basic ranking methodology, assigning a numerical value to the ranked list of each metric. (For example, the retailer with the highest number of Twitt er followers received a "1," and so on.)
Then, we arrived at 14 individual scores calculated for each metric. After dropping the two highest scores to eliminate any outliers, the statistical average of the 12 remaining scores was used to calculate the fi nal social engagement score.
The fi nal factor in the Power 50 ranking is retail expansion, which accounts for 15% of the total score. Using public records, it measured store expansion and expansion into new markets. In addition to the Power 50, HFB compiled separate lists that ranked regional chains, large independents, vertically integrated retailers, and independents with sales of less than $50 million in a single state.


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Q: CMAKE Qt5 error: 'AA_EnableHighDpiScaling' is not a member of 'Qt' I am trying to build project which uses QT5  with  CMAKE.
I have got CMakeLists.txt  like:
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project(uidraft)
set(CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS "${CMAKE_CXX_FLAGS} -Wall -Wextra -pedantic -std=c++11")
set(CMAKE_INCLUDE_CURRENT_DIR ON)
set(CMAKE_AUTOMOC ON)
set(CMAKE_AUTOUIC ON)

find_package(Qt5 COMPONENTS  Widgets Core Gui Qml Quick REQUIRED)

also instead of this find_package I tried:
find_package(Qt5Core REQUIRED)
find_package(Qt5Quick)
find_package(Qt5Qml)
find_package(Qt5Widgets REQUIRED)
find_package(Qt5Gui)

And I always get error:
error: 'AA_EnableHighDpiScaling' is not a member of 'Qt'
QCoreApplication::setAttribute(Qt::AA_EnableHighDpiScaling);

Part from main.cpp with this code:
QCoreApplication::setAttribute(Qt::AA_EnableHighDpiScaling);
//QGuiApplication app(argc, argv);
QApplication app(argc, argv);

Guys, what is wrong?  How to build it with cmake? Which library or parameter I missed?

A: Qt 5.x isn't enough. Verify you are using at least Qt 5.6 (version since which the value has been introduced, according to the documentation). Otherwise it's not available, the compiler is right.

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Jul 7, 2020 · 4 min
With a little strategizing and the right localization team, Chinese gaming companies can turn their problems into profits.
The global games market is in the midst of a major boom. Worth an estimated $152 billion with a 10.2 percent yearly growth rate, there are more games to play, from more countries and in more languages than ever before. In fact, this market is but one of few to benefit from the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, as people working and self-isolating at home seek new and additional ways to entertain themselves. Chinese gaming companies looking to "get in on the game" and expand globally must understand their new target markets - and fulfill their needs in languages and considering nuances those players can understand and appreciate. In short, localization is the name of the internalization game.
But going global is not always all fun and games.
Chinese companies seeking to internationalize face three main challenges:
1. A shallow talent pool
Increasing numbers of gaming companies want to translate from Chinese to other target languages, but game localization is a relatively new profession in China. As such, the pool of qualified translators and localization experts proficient in translating Chinese games into other languages is limited - especially when it comes to languages other than English. And those who are capable of translating to diverse languages tend to already be employed by leading language service providers (LSPs), inhibiting gaming companies' efforts at assembling their own in-house translation teams.
What's more, the LSPs contracted by Chinese gaming companies are already bogged down by their sheer volume of work, and tight deadlines. A single translator's daily output is averaged at 1500-1800 source words, and cannot be split with other LSPs without risking project quality and consistency. This can significantly inhibit a gaming company's ability to go global in a timely manner. Thus, this lack of talent and related timeline intricacies often leave Chinese gaming companies second-guessing their decision to go global.
2. Culture clashes
Localization is not limited to the mere translation of words - it requires the maintenance of tone and language, as well as adaptations to meet cultural nuances and preferences. As such, a clash of cultures between China and Western markets poses an additional challenge for Chinese gaming companies seeking to expand globally. It is, therefore, of supreme importance that the localized product not offend target audiences; the risk to any gaming company is simply too great. For example, when Nintendo (unsuccessfully) attempted to localize its Fire Emblem Fates game, clashes between Japanese and English cultures led to escalated debates over sexism, sexual orientation, sexual miscreancy, and a hate campaign against the spokesperson for the company's Treehouse division Allison Rapp. Rapp ultimately lost her job. But more noteworthy, the culture clashes leading to her dismissal cost the company its revenues that year.
The vast cultural differences between China and the West make it exceedingly difficult to localize games set in China-specific settings. A foreign translator who is unfamiliar with the events that shaped Chinese history and culture is not likely to understand why Chinese games are so heavy-handed when it comes to shooting, legends, and myths, or why Chinese avatars are more idyllic looking than the more realistic-looking Western graphics.
While starting in English and then "pivoting" towards other languages and markets is generally recommended, it is clear that navigating the China-to-Anglosaxon localization journey is a tall order for the shallow pool of talent available to tackle the task.
3. Localization managers are not jacks of all trades
The job of the localization manager or expert is not singular or simple in any way. They must translate, subtitle, dub, and test each game before its global launch, ensuring every word is translated correctly, every cultural sensitivity has been attended to, and that the games play smoothly and excitingly in every new version. Beyond the question of whether the workload is too much for a single localization manager to complete within the game company's time frame, the vast majority of LSPs simply do not provide all of these services, leaving gaming companies scrambling to locate - and budget for - each individual service they seek. It seems as though one-stop-shops for Chinese gaming companies' localization needs are too few and far between.
So, how can Chinese gaming companies defy the odds and successfully go global?
One word: strategy. Chinese gaming companies must devise a localization strategy geared towards resolving the above issues to ensure seamless global expansion.
In the words of the great Khan of Metro 2033, "Even in dark times, we cannot relinquish the things that make us human," referring, of course, to the need for a great human-generated localization strategy.
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This event served as my OFFICIAL book launch celebration for Gem Launching: One Nugget AT A Time... or "gems" for short.
I figure since my 3rd book, Wednesday Just Got Better, the day Leland dialed 9-1-1 was published less than a year ago.... why not finesse this release a bit. Then how fitting is it that women are celebrated in the month of March! What a way to kick this project off!
Saturday was EVERYTHING! The turnout was just as expected. I reserved seating for 12 ladies, in attendance were 9 which included myself. We followed an agenda which is a must for me when hosting an event no judging please.. There were so many highlighting moments shared at the table. However, those intimate chats will not be echoed in this post due to keeping somethings sacred. Yet, I will say... every woman added their reflections, we applauded when accomplishments were exchanged. Some of the entrepreneurs gained new customers. Not to mention, some plugs on what is yet to come were released into the universe. Connections were made with hopes that they flourish then you and I one day witness their partnerships. We closed with archiving the occasion with photos, laughs and perhaps one more visit to the bakery counter..
As the host, bringing ladies together that were connected to me then for them to establish their own relationships with each other was my grandest take away. But with so many more to follow.
Under this project... "gems" I seek to gather more small groups to mirror this event in efforts to empower, encourage, guide others (where needed) with applying self-marketing tools and provide "how-to's" when a product or service is being launched.
* Remember, Gem Launching: One Nugget AT A Time is a guide for a entrepreneur (man or woman) or visionary in their own right. The tools shared in this book has been implemented and proven to be solid steps to launching followed by self-marketing your gem.
If you have 5+ like-minded individuals that you think can benefit from this 2.5 hour session please email me at raynnewson@hotmail.com and make your subject: buzz session.
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Here's to trip planning! Dating back to undergrad, I've dabbled in domestic travel via car, train, bus and or plane. Even have a couple international trips in the books by way of cruise and plane.
Every trip properly planned, w/out the help of a travel agent. Just using the resources before me to get the best for my buck. Grant it, I may speak into the universe and it take 2 to 3 years to come into full fruition. However, know that I am stead fast and eagerly working towards my trip. Hence, my ideal travel time is marked, lodging options are being compared, time change (and currency value) has been considered. And I am sure you have my drift.
With said, for about a year... my husband and I have discussed our next big vacation: Cape Town, South Africa.
So the travel fund is LIVE and breathing. Truth is, I think we could arrange this trip to "the motherland... AFRICA" earlier than we are planning. However, adulting is finding and following balance. That is the matter of monetary responsibilities. Yet, there's scheduling conflicts. Nonetheless, I am certain that our target travel will work as it should.
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Ha, there is so much about this fiction that I enjoyed. For starters, I legit pulled out my hot pink pen to check the things off "The Never List" that I have already done. This was before even cracking into chapter one.
I think we all have or SHOULD have a couple girlfriends like Chanel, Jack and/or Vannie. The way that they would come together to celebrate the most important milestone of each other was a nice touch. I laughed so hard when Vannie (aka Bannie) pulled out her gift from Jack. It took me back to a "special delivery" I received once. Anywho, out of the 3 fellas... hands down I am rooting for Shadow. Yeah, he lacks in a VERY VERY important department. Yet, he is about pampering and he sees her worth. I guess we can not have it all. Although, he may have competition. And I am not speaking on the starter or the "long lost" that let his true self come to light.
Marking off # 36... the Bonus Never, the cruise was everything. The reading literally brought a smile to my face. Chanel was pleased... I am sure. That said, this read was great. Add it to your collection by clicking on the cover. I'm here thinking, what awaits in this authors next book, The Marriage List. P.S. To the author, Jack's Monday is my Thursday... lol.
One would think, after a couple published books in... I'm use to this feeling. WRONG! In my personal and professional life, I appreciate order. That said, I knew weeks ago the day I planned to submit my manuscript for print. Yet, I still get nervous. Clearly, I know most things done allows a redo. But sometimes at a monetary value. Not to mention, timing is everything.
So, let me paint the picture for you. Prior to submitting Wednesday Just Got Better, the day Leland dialed 9-1-1 I proofread via print (and in color) and over the laptop more times that I could count. Like any other author, I felt the desire to change the content here and there. One day, my husband was like "Rayn, the more you read it... the more you will want to revise." I think that is human nature. Yet, I would still print, view, revise and REPEAT. Then finally submission came. I followed my "Before You Submit" notes, did a little meditation, hit submit and then walked the dog. That is the short painting. The true canvas was very detailed.
Being a self-published author comes with upfront cost, long nights and research. Meaning, this method of publishing you not only serve as the author or the visionary. You are the creator for marketing and develop. In my opinion, the success of your book is depending upon the bounds you've set. Will I ever opt to publish traditionally? Good question, I am not certain. The method I have followed thus far works, it's just very hands on. Then I ask myself, Would You Want It Any Other Way?
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Our website went live in July 2018 and marked the formal launch of Plushealth as a community project supporting people living with or affected by HIV. Chris chose 19th July 2018 for the launch of this new service as it marked a decade since his HIV diagnosis in 2008. It was a milestone to be celebrated and an opportunity for him to deliver his vision of empowering others to seek the best treatment, care and support to enable them to live well with HIV and enjoy life!
In January 2020 Plushealth were given the opportunity to work in partnership with 2 other charities as part of the Fast-Track Cities programme for London. The aim of Fast-Track Cities is to get to zero new cases of HIV and ending HIV related stigma in the capital by 2030.
The Plushealth Steering Group was also established in January 2020, to oversee the development of the organisation with the aim of gaining charitable status. Chris was appointed as Service Lead in July 2021 to manage the Fast-Track Cities programme.
Plushealth became a registered charity in September 2020 with members of the Steering Group forming our first Board of Trustees with Vicky Lomas becoming our first Chair. You can view our constitution document HERE
In January 2021 we appointed 3 new trustees to strengthen the range of expertise as we recognise having a strong Board is vital for a fledgling charity. We continue to steadily increase our team of volunteers as demand for our services continue to grow.
We have gained a small group of loyal supporters who support our work through individual donations which has kept Plushealth going since 2018. Our National peer support service remains unfunded but through their generosity we can continue to provide this valuable service free of charge and will always strive to do so.
We inform, empower, support and improve the lives of people living with HIV, their HIV negative partners, family members, close friends and carers so they can live healthy active lives, free from stigma and prejudice.
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History of the World, Part Z
What the undead can teach us about the fall of Rome -- and cyberwar.
By John Arquilla
| July 15, 2013, 11:28 PM
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Current interest in zombies — from The Walking Dead to World War Z — should be seen as less driven by end-of-times imagery and more by the fact that zombies speak so well, even if subliminally, to the spirit of the times. World events are ever more driven by mass movements, in which the weakness of individual members somehow morphs into amazing collective strength. Just like zombies. The Arab Spring certainly fits this mold, but social uprisings of this sort have been around at least since the waning years of the Cold War. Indeed, the old Soviet Politburo must have looked on in utter consternation at Poland's Solidarity movement and other popular insurrections among satellite states, confounded by the inability of traditional levers of power to tamp them down. And when the masses finally made their way to Moscow, they prevailed there too, as hard to stop as a zombie swarm.
In between the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the Arab Spring came the so-called "color revolutions" of the past decade: Georgia (rose), Ukraine (orange), Kyrgyzstan (pink/tulip), and Iran (green). Each of these featured unarmed masses mobilizing to stand against authoritarianism or electoral fraud. All succeeded, save for the protesters in Iran. This last case shows that a zombie offensive can be successfully defended against. Certainly this was George Romero's point of view in his first foray into the genre in 1968, when the zombies were beaten back at the climax of Night of the Living Dead. But his sequels conveyed a growing sense of zombie resilience, even triumph. And Max Brooks's fine novel, World War Z — the film is too Hollywood, the zombies too fast for my taste — reflects the outcome of the struggle as a very near-run thing.
Beyond serving as a metaphor for mass social movements in the physical world, the zombie trope also applies to the virtual world — not to herald a new form of people power, but to signal the onset of an age of cyberspace-based enslavement and an innovative form of disruptive attack. Today, countless millions, in the United States and around the world, unwittingly serve as the zombie foot soldiers of hackers' robot networks (or "botnets"). "Recruitment" is largely accomplished by cracking passwords and gaining control over individuals' computers — though some major corporations have, from time to time, been targeted as well.
A master hacker of my acquaintance once told me how he focused on making zombies of children, as so many kids had powerful computers and next to no security. He also followed the hours of the school day across the country, harvesting banks and banks of computers that connected to the Internet — very insecurely — from the moment they were turned on. He routinely deployed over a million zombies.
To what purpose? Many master hackers — freelancers and even those working for some nations — combine their zombies' processing capabilities to create "hot-wired" super computers. This helps them to break codes that protect vital financial data and corporate intellectual property. Others use their zombie armies to mount swarming attacks that ping particular sites so overwhelmingly, from so many directions simultaneously, that they are unable to continue functioning. These are also known as distributed denial of service attacks, a common tool of "hacktivists."
Perhaps the clearest display of the power of zombie hordes used for disruptive purposes of this sort was in Estonia in 2007, when one of the world's most wired countries — 97 percent of Estonians bank electronically, for example — suffered costly, sustained attacks. Russian hackers were the suspected culprits, as the swarm arose after a statue of a Red Army soldier of the Great Patriotic War era was removed from a prominent place in Tallinn. But proof of the origins of the attacks was hard to come by. Zombies, for all their other strengths, also frustrate computer forensics.
But wait. Explaining today's social movements in the physical world and providing insight into the tactics of cyberattacks are not the only things zombies are good for. They may also help us develop a deeper understanding of many recurrent patterns of history. Essayist and social commentator Andrei Codrescu even used the term "zombification" once in this context, noting that, twice during the 20th century (during the world wars), "suicidal mobs of followers gave up every thought in their heads for the sake of slogans that led to mass graves." My only question about this is, "Just twice?"
It seems to me that the notion of being overcome by zombies — opponents pound-for-pound weaker than oneself, but collectively unstoppable — fits many times and places. Surely the waning days of the Roman Empire must have had the feel of being swarmed by zombies. The numberless barbarians who flooded the frontiers and sacked Rome and other centers of culture surely fit the zombie mold — at least that of the faster-moving kind featured in the Brad Pitt film.
For those who want to stick with a slower-moving zombie metaphor, think of how Native Americans must have felt at their inability to stop the slow, inexorable progress of settlers across America. Whether early on in the great wildernesses east of the Mississippi River, or later across the Great Plains, the Rocky Mountains, and on to the Pacific, all the valor and skill of American Indians proved of little moment against the creeping tide of "civilization." Truly a zombie apocalypse.
So the next time you're watching or reading a zombie story, think about the many ways the walking dead speak to our time — and times before. As models of mass social movements, of ways of cyberwarfare, and even as the basis for allegorical historical analysis, nothing says it more clearly than a zombie.
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