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How to Choose the Best Stock Valuation Method
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How to Value a Company
Introduction to Company Valuation
Valuation Analysis
6 Basic Financial Ratios
5 Must-Have Metrics for Value Investors
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (P/E Ratio)
Price-To-Book Ratio (P/B Ratio)
Price/Earnings-to-Growth (PEG Ratio)
Fundamental Analysis Basics
Absolute Value
Intrinsic Value of a Stock
Intrinsic Value vs. Current Market Value
Equity Valuation: The Comparables Approach
4 Basic Elements of Stock Value
How to Become Your Own Stock Analyst
Due Diligence in 10 Easy Steps
Determining the Value of a Preferred Stock
Fundamental Analysis Tools and Methods
Stock Valuation Methods
Bottom-Up Investing
What Book Value Means to Investors
Liquidation Value
Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
Enterprise Value (EV)
How to Analyze Corporate Profit Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Decoding DuPont Analysis
Valuing Non-Public Companies
How to Value Private Companies
Valuing Startup Ventures
2 Categories of Valuation Models
Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
Discounted Cash Flow Model (DCF)
The Comparables Model
When deciding which valuation method to use to value a stock for the first time, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the number of valuation techniques available to investors. There are valuation methods that are fairly straightforward, while others are more involved and complicated.
Unfortunately, there's no one method that's best suited for every situation. Each stock is different, and each industry or sector has unique characteristics that may require multiple valuation methods. In this article, we'll explore the most common valuation methods and when to use them.
There are several methods for valuing a company or its stock, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Some models try to pin down a company's intrinsic value based on its own financial statements and projects, while others look to relative valuation against peers.
For companies that pay dividends, a discount model like the Gordon growth model is often simple and fairly reliable—but many companies do not pay dividends.
Often, a multiples approach may be employed to make comparative evaluations of a company's value in the market against its competitors or broader market.
When choosing a valuation method, make sure it is appropriate for the firm you're analyzing, and if more than one is suitable use both to arrive at a better estimate.
Two Categories of Valuation Models
Valuation methods typically fall into two main categories: absolute valuation and relative valuation.
Absolute Valuation
Absolute valuation models attempt to find the intrinsic or "true" value of an investment based only on fundamentals. Looking at fundamentals simply means you would only focus on such things as dividends, cash flow, and the growth rate for a single company—and not worry about any other companies. Valuation models that fall into this category include the dividend discount model, discounted cash flow model, residual income model, and asset-based model.
Relative valuation models, in contrast, operate by comparing the company in question to other similar companies. These methods involve calculating multiples and ratios, such as the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, and comparing them to the multiples of similar companies. For example, if the P/E of a company is lower than the P/E of a comparable company, the original company might be considered undervalued. Typically, the relative valuation model is a lot easier and quicker to calculate than the absolute valuation model, which is why many investors and analysts begin their analysis with this model.
Let's take a look at some of the more popular valuation methods available to investors, and see when it's appropriate to use each model.
The dividend discount model (DDM) is one of the most basic of the absolute valuation models. The dividend discount model calculates the "true" value of a firm based on the dividends the company pays its shareholders. The justification for using dividends to value a company is that dividends represent the actual cash flows going to the shareholder, so valuing the present value of these cash flows should give you a value for how much the shares should be worth.
The first step is to determine if the company pays a dividend.
The second step is to determine whether the dividend is stable and predictable since it's not enough for the company to just pay a dividend. The companies that pay stable and predictable dividends are typically mature blue chip companies in well-developed industries. These types of companies are often best suited for the DDM valuation model. For instance, review the dividends and earnings of company XYZ below and determine if the DDM model would be appropriate for the company:
Dividends Per Share $0.50 $0.53 $0.55 $0.58 $0.61 $0.64
Earnings Per Share $4.00 $4.20 $4.41 $4.63 $4.86 $5.11
In the above example, the earnings per share (EPS) is consistently growing at an average rate of 5%, and the dividends are also growing at the same rate. The company's dividend is consistent with its earnings trend, which should make it easy to predict dividends for future periods. Also, you should check the payout ratio to make sure the ratio is consistent. In this case, the ratio is 0.125 for all six years, which makes this company an ideal candidate for the dividend discount model.
The Gordon Growth Model (GGM) is widely used to determine the intrinsic value of a stock based on a future series of dividends that grow at a constant rate. It is a popular and straightforward variant of a dividend discount mode (DDM).
What if the company doesn't pay a dividend or its dividend pattern is irregular? In this case, move on to check if the company fits the criteria to use the discounted cash flow (DCF) model. Instead of looking at dividends, the DCF model uses a firm's discounted future cash flows to value the business. The big advantage of this approach is that it can be used with a wide variety of firms that don't pay dividends, and even for companies that do pay dividends, such as company XYZ in the previous example.
The DCF model has several variations, but the most commonly used form is the Two-Stage DCF model. In this variation, the free cash flows are generally forecasted for five to 10 years, and then a terminal value is calculated to account for all the cash flows beyond the forecasted period. The first requirement for using this model is for the company to have positive and predictable free cash flows. Based on this requirement alone, you will find that many small high-growth companies and non-mature firms will be excluded due to the large capital expenditures these companies typically encounter.
For example, let's take a look at the cash flows of the following firm:
Operating Cash Flow 438 789 1462 890 2565 510
Capital Expenditures 785 995 1132 1256 2235 1546
Free Cash Flow -347 -206 330 -366 330 -1036
In this snapshot, the firm has produced an increasing positive operating cash flow, which is good. However, you can see by the large amounts of capital expenditures that the company is still investing much of its cash back into the business in order to grow. As a result, the company has negative free cash flows for four of the six years, which makes it extremely difficult or nearly impossible to predict the cash flows for the next five to 10 years.
To use the DCF model most effectively, the target company should generally have stable, positive, and predictable free cash flows. Companies that have the ideal cash flows suited for the DCF model are typically mature firms that are past the growth stages.
The last model is sort of a catch-all model that can be used if you are unable to value the company using any of the other models, or if you simply don't want to spend the time crunching the numbers. This model doesn't attempt to find an intrinsic value for the stock like the previous two valuation models. Instead, it compares the stock's price multiples to a benchmark to determine if the stock is relatively undervalued or overvalued. The rationale for this is based on the Law of One Price, which states that two similar assets should sell for similar prices. The intuitive nature of this model is one of the reasons it is so popular.
The reason why the comparables model can be used in almost all circumstances is due to the vast number of multiples that can be used, such as the price-to-earnings (P/E), price-to-book (P/B), price-to-sales (P/S), price-to-cash flow (P/CF), and many others. Of these ratios, the P/E ratio is the most commonly used because it focuses on the earnings of the company, which is one of the primary drivers of an investment's value.
When can you use the P/E multiple for a comparison? You can typically use it if the company is publicly traded since you'll need both the stock price and the earnings of the company. Secondly, the company should be generating positive earnings because a comparison using a negative P/E multiple would be meaningless. Lastly, the earnings quality should be strong. That is, earnings should not be too volatile, and the accounting practices used by management should not distort the reported earnings drastically.
These are just some of the main criteria investors should look at when choosing which ratio or multiples to use. If the P/E multiple cannot be used, choose a different ratio, such as the price-to-sales or price-to-cash flow multiples.
No single valuation model fits every situation, but by knowing the characteristics of the company, you can select a valuation model that best suits the situation. Additionally, investors are not limited to just using one model. Often, investors will perform several valuations to create a range of possible values or average all of the valuations into one. With stock analysis, sometimes it's not a question of the right tool for the job but rather how many tools you employ to obtain varying insights from the numbers.
How to Value a Company Guide
Understanding Business Valuations
How the Valuation Process Works
How to Interpret Financial Statements
6 Basic Financial Ratios and What They Reveal
Price-to-Earnings (P/E) Ratio
What the Price-to-Book (P/B) Ratio Tells You?
Why the Price/Earnings-to-Growth Ratio Matters
What Is Fundamental Analysis?
Relative Valuation Model
What Is the Intrinsic Value of a Stock?
Intrinsic Value vs. Current Market Value: What's the Difference?
The 4 Basic Elements of Stock Value
Bottom-Up Investing Definition
How Liquidation Value Measures a Company's Worth
What Is Market Capitalization?
Understanding Corporate Profit Margins
How Return on Equity (ROE) Works
Discounted Cash Flows vs. Comparables
Top 3 Pitfalls of Discounted Cash Flow Analysis
How Does the Dividend Discount Model (DDM) Work?
Valuing Companies With Negative Earnings
How Do I Calculate Stock Value Using the Gordon Growth Model in Excel?
How Do You Value a Stock With Supernormal Dividend Growth Rates?
Discounted cash flow (DCF) is a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of an investment opportunity.
What Is Terminal Value (TV)?
Terminal value (TV) determines the value of a business or project beyond the forecast period when future cash flows can be estimated.
A valuation is a technique that looks to estimate the current worth of an asset or company.
Multistage Dividend Discount Model
The multistage dividend discount model is an equity valuation model that builds on the Gordon growth model by applying varying growth rates to the calculation.
Asset valuation is the process of determining the fair market value of assets.
Gordon Growth Model (GGM)
The Gordon growth model (GGM) is used to determine the intrinsic value of a stock based on a future series of dividends that grow at a constant rate.


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A couple of Penang state assembly members seem inclined to focus on matters behind them rather than the issues in front of them, observes Mulut Ngah Ngah.
Our politicians never cease to amuse us. This May session of the Penang State Assembly seems to have opened with a BANG! Not only did the roof cave in a day or two just before this sitting of Aduns in the State Legislature but hardly a week into serious business, and the "house-war" had started.
The Leader of the state's Opposition, Umno's Azhar Ibrahim (BN – Penaga) has earned himself a reputation as an expert at coining vocabulary relating to the human posterior, particularly his own. A few months ago, Azhar was involved in a tiff with the rest of the House when he turned his back towards the government benches, and bent over giving them full view of his ample posterior, after a heated argument over another issue. When accused of being rude to the House and his fellow Aduns (state assembly members), he glibly excused his behavior by saying that he merely bent down to pick up his bag before 'banishing' himself from their august presence.
A recurrence of such an act at the present sitting might indicate that Azhar is in the habit of showing off his posterior (bum) to others or has a habit of turning his back on others. The remark that followed this action was totally uncalled for, as it had nothing to do with the subject debated at that moment. Azhar's jibe that there were two leaders of the Opposition with names starting with 'A' possessing the same last name of "Ibrahim" and that they both had something to do with "punggung" (buttocks) (theSun, 5 May 2010) simply reflects his idea of a joke, albeit, in bad taste.
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However, the punggung debate did not end within that day but carried on into the next day's news. Jagdeep Singh (DAP – Dato Keramat) entered the fray between RSN Rayer (DAP – Seri Delima) and Azhar, addressing the latter as "YB Punggung". This sparked a hot retort of "YB Main Punggung" from the defensive Adun for Penaga (theSun, 6 May 2010).
This spiced-up mud-slinging continued for a while in complete disregard of the Speaker's request to Jagdeep Singh to desist and carry on debate of the initial topic raised. In the somewhat juvenile exchange, the use of other antagonistic terms, like 'Pak Turut' (Yes-Man) and 'gangster' were debated; with some Aduns gallantly apologising to the House for such name calling.
So the rakyat can now add a few more derogatory terms to their vocabulary in political debate. Azhar has earned a title and we have all had a good laugh over our Aduns' antics although they may have wasted precious time in 'mud-slinging' rather than discussing important issues affecting the rakyat in Penang.
To end this Backside Story, at least two Aduns have rightly been referred to the Rights and Privileges Committee to be disciplined, like school kids being sent to the Head Teacher to maintain law and order within the august State Assembly. Perhaps, the House can peacefully get down to business now!

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Whether already built or going to build, when you purchase a brand-new, never-been-lived-in home, you will pay a builder's fee. If the home is already built, the question about how much the builder will be paid is often not a concern. This makes sense because the customer knows the price of the home, which is not going to fluctuate. When building a custom home, however, the builder's fee becomes more important to clients.
Before we discuss this fee, it is important to remember that there are two different types of contracts–fixed-price and cost-plus. (You can read more about that here.) Of course, both contracts include a builder's fee. And how much exactly is that fee? Well, it varies from 12-25%, with the national average approximately 15%. That means, a 15% builder's fee for a $500,000 home is $75,000.
What?! Why would I pay a builder $75,000?! I can save the money and do it myself! I mean, it's just coordinating a few subs and scheduling some deliveries, right?
Well, before we talk about the role of a builder, let's think about your current job. Could your boss hire someone today who has no experience to do your job as well as you?
Well, probably because you've made mistakes along the way, learned a lot, and now have the knowledge needed to do your job not only well, but efficiently.
So, now the question becomes… Do you want to hire an experienced builder and pay a fee for his/her knowledge? Or do you want to hire the person with no experience (yourself) in an effort to save a bit of money?
Also, remember that building homes is a builder's full-time job. Do you really have the extra time to devote towards building your dream home?
Is the fee worth it?
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Skin cells taken from patients with a rare genetic disorder are up to ten times more sensitive to damage from ultraviolet A (AVA) radiation in laboratory tests, than those from a healthy population, according to new research from the University of Bath. It is hoped the work, which has involved designing a brand new molecule with potential to be added to sun cream, could benefit those with Friedrich's Ataxia (FA), as well as those with other disorders characterised by mitochondrial iron overload, notably Wolfram Syndrome and Parkinson's disease, where UVA rays from the sun may pose particular challenges.


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Lovecraft Country
By: Matt Ruff
Narrated by: Kevin Kenerly
Categories: Fiction, General & Contemporary
Carter & Lovecraft
By: Jonathan L. Howard
Narrated by: Ari Fliakos
Daniel Carter used to be a homicide detective, but his last case - the hunt for a serial killer - went wrong in strange ways and soured the job for him. Now he's a private investigator trying to live a quiet life. Strangeness, however, has not finished with him. First, he inherits a bookstore in Providence from someone he's never heard of, along with an indignant bookseller who doesn't want a new boss.
all things you would expect from a Lovecraftian
By Kindle Customer on 01-04-17
Meddling Kids
By: Edgar Cantero
Narrated by: Malk Williams
In 1977 the Blyton Summer Detective Club unmasked the elusive Sleepy Lake monster - another low-life fortune hunter who would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for those meddling kids. By 1990 the former detectives are haunted by strange, half-remembered events that cannot be explained by a guy in a mask. Andy, the once-intrepid tomboy now wanted in two states, wants answers. To find them she will need Kerri, the former kid genius and her excitable Weimaraner, Tim. They will also have to get Nate, who is currently residing in an asylum.
Tremendously good fun.
The Reddening
By: Adam Nevill
Narrated by: Conner Goff
Lifestyle journalist Katrine escaped past traumas by moving to a coast renowned for seaside holidays and natural beauty. But when a vast hoard of human remains and prehistoric artifacts is discovered in nearby Brickburgh, a hideous shadow engulfs her life. Helene, a disillusioned lone parent, lost her brother, Lincoln, six years ago. Disturbing subterranean noises he recorded prior to vanishing, draw her to Brickburgh's caves. A site where early humans butchered each other across 60,000 years. Upon the walls, images of their nameless gods remain.
great story wrong narrator
By pointlessgods on 21-12-19
The Cthulhu Casebooks: Sherlock Holmes and the Shadwell Shadows
The Cthulhu Casebooks, Book 1
By: James Lovegrove
Narrated by: Dennis Kleinman
It is the autumn of 1880, and Dr. John Watson has just returned from Afghanistan. Badly injured and desperate to forget a nightmarish expedition that left him doubting his sanity, Watson is close to destitution when he meets the extraordinary Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating a series of deaths in the Shadwell district of London. Several bodies have been found, the victims appearing to have starved to death over the course of several weeks, and yet they were reported alive and well mere days before.
An enjoyable book
By Rohan Charlesworth on 04-12-19
By: Victor LaValle
Narrated by: Kevin R. Free
Charles Thomas Tester hustles to put food on the table, keep the roof over his father's head, from Harlem to Flushing Meadows to Red Hook. He knows what magic a suit can cast, the invisibility a guitar case can provide, and the curse written on his black skin that attracts the eye of wealthy white folks and their trained cops. But when he delivers an occult page to a reclusive sorceress in the heart of Queens, Tom opens a door to a deeper realm of magic.
Quirky Lovecraftian horror
By Beccameriel on 01-12-16
The Complete Fiction of H.P. Lovecraft
By: H.P. Lovecraft
Narrated by: Andrew Leman, Sean Branney
For the first time ever, the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society has produced an audio recording of all of Lovecraft's stories. These are not dramatizations like our Dark Adventure Radio Theatre - rather, this is an audiobook of the original stories, in all-new, never-before-heard recordings made by the HPLHS' own Andrew Leman and Sean Branney exclusively for this collection. This collection spans his entire career from his earliest surviving works of childhood to stories completed shortly before his death. All tales include original music by HPLHS composer Troy Sterling Nies.
Superb collection
Carrion Comfort
By: Dan Simmons
Narrated by: Mel Foster, Laural Merlington
Caught behind the lines of Hitler's Final Solution, Saul Laski is one of the multitudes destined to die in the notorious Chelmno extermination camp. Until he rises to meet his fate and finds himself face to face with an evil far older, and far greater, than the Nazis themselves. Compelled by the encounter to survive at all costs, so begins a journey that for Saul will span decades and cross continents, plunging into the darkest corners of 20th century history to reveal a secret society of beings who may often exist behind the world's most horrible and violent events.
Long, long, log... but good!
HorrorBabble's Ultimate Lovecraft Collection
By: H. P. Lovecraft
Narrated by: Ian Gordon
This collection comprises H. P. Lovecraft's definitive works, including the complete Cthulhu Mythos and Dream Cycle stories.
Very Good, let down by Audible's lack of features
By Choronzon on 04-01-19
Lovecraft's Monsters
By: Neil Gaiman, Ellen Datlow (Editor)
Narrated by: Bernard Clark
Prepare to meet the wicked progeny of the master of modern horror. In Lovecraft's Monsters, H. P. Lovecraft's most famous creations--Cthulhu, Shoggoths, Deep Ones, Elder Things, Yog-Sothoth, and more--appear in all their terrifying glory. Each story is a gripping new take on a classic Lovecraftian creature. Contributors include such literary luminaries as Neil Gaiman, Joe R. Lansdale, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Karl Edward Wagner, Elizabeth Bear, and Nick Mamatas.
Go on, it's well worth it.
By Kathy on 21-12-16
Gideon the Ninth
By: Tamsyn Muir
Narrated by: Moira Quirk
Tamsyn Muir's Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian necromancers. Her characters leap out of the audio, as skillfully animated as arcane revenants. The result is a heart-pounding epic science fantasy. Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse.
Absolutely Fantastic.
By Private on 29-09-19
Magic for Liars
By: Sarah Gailey
Narrated by: Xe Sands
When a gruesome murder is discovered at the Osthorne Academy of Young Mages, where her estranged twin sister teaches theoretical magic, reluctant detective Ivy Gamble is pulled into the world of untold power and dangerous secrets. She will have to find a murderer and reclaim her sister - without losing herself.
Quirky and delicious from start to finish ✨
By Maddie on 19-06-19
By: Joe Hill
Summer. Massachusetts. An old Silver Wraith with a frightening history. A story about one serial killer and his lingering, unfinished business. Anyone could be next. We're going to Christmasland.... NOS4A2 is an old-fashioned horror novel in the best sense. Claustrophobic, gripping and terrifying, this is a story that will have you on the edge of the seat while you listen and leaving the lights on while you sleep.
Fantastic narration and an incredible story
By B. Webb on 21-12-16
By: Stephen King
Narrated by: Santino Fontana
Deep in the woods of Maine, there is a dark state facility where kids, abducted from across the United States, are incarcerated. In the Institute they are subjected to a series of tests and procedures meant to combine their exceptional gifts - telepathy, telekinesis - for concentrated effect. Luke Ellis is the latest recruit. He's just a regular 12-year-old, except he's not just smart, he's super-smart. And he has another gift which the Institute wants to use....
Great things Turn on Small Hinges
By Simon on 13-09-19
By: Michael McDowell
Narrated by: R.C. Bray
After a bizarre and disturbing incident at the funeral of matriarch Marian Savage, the McCray and Savage families look forward to a restful and relaxing summer at Beldame, on Alabama's Gulf Coast, where three Victorian houses loom over the shimmering beach. Two of the houses are habitable, while the third is slowly and mysteriously being buried beneath an enormous dune of blindingly white sand. But though long uninhabited, the third house is not empty. Inside, something deadly lies in wait.
Fantastic Characters, Chilling Story, Excellent Narrator
By Sophie on 29-11-16
Narrated by: Campbell Scott
Danny is only five years old, but in the words of old Mr Hallorann he is a 'shiner', aglow with psychic voltage. When his father becomes caretaker of the Overlook Hotel, Danny's visions grow out of control. As winter closes in and blizzards cut them off, the hotel seems to develop a life of its own. It is meant to be empty. So who is the lady in Room 217, and who are the masked guests going up and down in the elevator? And why do the hedges shaped like animals seem so alive?
A classic horror novel
By Steve on 03-10-13
Ancillary Justice
The Imperial Radch series, Book 1
By: Ann Leckie
Narrated by: Adjoa Andoh
The spectacular debut novel nominated for every major science fiction award in 2014, Ancillary Justice is the story of a warship trapped in a human body and her search for revenge. Winner of the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the Nebula Award, the British Science Fiction Association Award, a James Tiptree Jr. honour and a Kitschie. Currently shortlisted for the Hugo Awards. They made me kill thousands, but I only have one target now.
Interestingly feminist SciFi
By Jonathan on 16-11-14
Ghostland: In Search of a Haunted Country
By: Edward Parnell
Narrated by: Sam Woolf
In his late 30s, Edward Parnell found himself trapped in the recurring nightmare of a family tragedy. For comfort, he turned to his bookshelves, back to the ghost stories that obsessed him as a boy, and to the writers through the ages who have attempted to confront what comes after death. In Ghostland, Parnell goes in search of the 'sequestered places' of the British Isles, our lonely moors, our moss-covered cemeteries, our stark shores and our folkloric woodlands.
Magnificent moving and insightful
By the60sthrowback on 08-01-20
This Book Is Full of Spiders
Seriously, Dude, Don't Touch It
By: David Wong
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
Warning: You may have a huge, invisible spider living in your skull. This is not a metaphor. You will dismiss this as ridiculous fearmongering. Dismissing things as ridiculous fearmongering is, in fact, the first symptom of parasitic spider infection - the creature secretes a chemical into the brain to stimulate skepticism, in order to prevent you from seeking a cure. That's just as well, since the "cure" involves learning what a chain saw tastes like. You can't feel the spider, because it controls your nerve endings.
By Caroline on 22-11-12
Chicago, 1954. When his father, Montrose, goes missing, 22-year-old army veteran Atticus Turner embarks on a road trip to New England to find him, accompanied by his uncle George - publisher of The Safe Negro Travel Guide - and his childhood friend Letitia. On their journey to the manor of Mr. Braithwhite - heir to the estate that owned one of Atticus' ancestors - they encounter both mundane terrors of white America and malevolent spirits that seem straight out of the weird tales George devours.
At the manor, Atticus discovers his father in chains, held prisoner by a secret cabal named the Order of the Ancient Dawn - led by Samuel Braithwhite and his son Caleb - which has gathered to orchestrate a ritual that shockingly centres on Atticus. And his one hope of salvation may be the seed of his - and the whole Turner clan's - destruction.
An imaginative blend of magic, power, hope, and freedom that stretches across time, touching diverse members of two black families, Matt Ruff's Lovecraft Country is a devastating kaleidoscopic portrait of racism - the terrifying spectre that continues to haunt us today.
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Distracting narration
The storyline is interesting and well developed (having read the paperback) so I tried the audio book. Unfortunately the narrator reads as though simply selling a script. The narration is in clipped, sudden sentences with no intonation, emotion or character. I thought I'd adapt to it, but it was too clipped and matter of fact to hold the suspense, awe and emotion of the storyline.
Many tales sublimely crafted
As a fan of Lovecraft, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this book which came highly recommended. Glad I went with it! Evocative and clever, never shying away from the realities of the experiences of the main protagonists and giving the reader food for thought as well as some great Lovecraftian horrors.
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Lots of unrelated stuff happens that has no relevance to the storyline. Lots of unanswered questions and just really disappointing story. The only thing I found really interesting was hearing how bad it was for African Americans back in that era. Not sure if it was the narrator or the story.... maybe both.
Enthralling story, exciting premise and fantastic narration. I highly recommend this author and narrator, money well spent.


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Bahrain bridging the Gulf
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The Bahrain International Air Show is still a year away but more than 75% of exhibition space has already been sold. Bahrain's Transportation and Telecommunications Minister, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, talks to Alan Dron about the 2018 show, Gulf Air and island kingdom's new airport.
In aviation terms, Bahrain has seemed something of a backwater in the Gulf in recent years.
Its international airport is relatively small and increasingly elderly; its national airline, once the leading operator in the region, has been dwarfed by the fast-growing 'big three' of Emirates Airline, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways; and it seems to have missed out on the tourist boom in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman and even Qatar.
Those factors are now being addressed, with the aviation sector receiving increasing attention from the Bahraini Government. And, as in other Gulf states, aviation is playing a wider role in stimulating the economy.
One of the most obvious examples of this is the island state's international airport at Muharraq, which is in the process of gaining not only a new terminal building but also improved ancillary features, such as an air traffic control centre and maintenance facilities.
The new airport should be ready by 2019, said Transportation and Telecommunications Minister, Kamal bin Ahmed Mohammed, during a visit to London to promote the 2018 Bahrain International Air Show.
Until now, the show has taken place just three months after the much larger Dubai Air Show, a factor that dissuaded some companies with limited budgets from attending. From 2018, it will move to November, exactly midway between Dubai events.
Mohammed oversees the entire Gulf Air group – Gulf Air itself, Bahrain Airport Company, BAS ground handling plus a new company, Bahrain Duty-Free, of which Bahrain will own 45% for the new airport.
Construction of the new airport itself "is progressing very well", he said. "We've reached Level 2 and started installing the roof."
The new facility is on track for opening in the third quarter of 2019.
The existing terminal was built in 1972 and has an annual passenger capacity of 3.5 million. In 2016, it handled 9 million travellers – an indication of how badly the new building is required.
The new terminal will have an annual capacity of 14 million passengers and is being built with a careful eye on costs: "I think with the budget this is the most optimum project in our part of the world. There are airports built with double the capacity, but with budgets eight to 10 times our budget of $1.1 billion."
The fate of the existing building is still being decided, with options being weighed on whether to maintain or demolish it, said Mohammed. The age and condition of its mechanical and electrical systems might make it more expensive to retain than demolish, but no decision has yet been taken.
As with airlines, ancillary revenues at an airport can bring in significant amounts of money and the provision of new maintenance facilities will allow work to be done in Bahrain that, at present, has to be sent abroad.
The main user of the airport is, of course, Gulf Air, which is about to undergo a major re-fleeting exercise.
At the 2016 Bahrain Air Show, it announced major new orders and adjustments to previous commitments. The new line-up included 16 Boeing 787-9s (replacing the previous order for '12 to 16' of the smaller -8 version), as well as 17 Airbus A321neos and 12 A320neos; 10 of the A320s had previously been announced.
The company has a current all-Airbus fleet of six A330-200s, six A321s and 16 A320s.
Gulf Air has been through a major restructuring since early 2013, a process that saw its fleet reduced from 40 to 28 as it battled to cut huge deficits. The new Airbus order will replace the carrier's narrow-body fleet and expand numbers again over the next few years.
At the time of writing, a replacement for Gulf Air's retiring CEO, Maher Al Musallam, was still awaited and would be appointed "as soon as possible" through an open recruitment process, said Mohammed
"We're also looking at appointing a new CEO for the Group," he revealed. "The idea is to expand the portfolio and increase the impact of aviation on the economy of Bahrain."
Al Musallam has been successful in greatly reducing Gulf Air's previously heavy annual losses, but Mohammed cautioned that figures for 2016 were unlikely to be as positive as those of the previous year.
"In 2016 it was a tough year, not as good as 2015. The company needs to optimise its network and rationalise its operation.
"We're competing with the biggest airlines in the world. They can afford to invest and expand their network. We need to make sure Gulf Air is serving the Bahraini economy. We will continue making sure that Gulf Air has the largest connection of destinations within our region and expanding connectivity to east and west. We need to expand in Europe a little bit. We think the airline is an important infrastructure to connect Bahrain with the world. Without it we can't connect to other business activities.
"Gulf Air will receive a new fleet next year; 10 787s have been ordered, a figure that can be increased to 16. It's also receiving the Airbus A320neo from next year. So I think improving the quality of the services and our product, together with optimisation, will enable the new business to improve.
"The new board needs time to finalise their plan. All options are open."
Asked how the dispute between several Arab nations and Qatar was affecting Gulf Air, he said: "I think it's affecting Qatar Airways more than us. They have lost all their destinations in the Gulf. It's sad to see this and we hope it won't last long."
Meanwhile, the Gulf Aviation Academy, which trains commercial pilots, "is performing very well and making money. Gulf Air is only 24% of our customers. It serves other airlines. We're now commissioning a new Airbus A320 simulator and procuring a new simulator for the Boeing 787-9."
The island's major aviation attractions now include the Bahrain International Air Show, whose 2018 iteration aims to achieve a balance of growing in size, while keeping the sense of intimacy that has characterised the previous events.
There will be more exhibition space and the hangar that was only half-used in 2016 will be fully utilised this time.
"We need to be sure we don't make it too big," warned Mohammed. "We don't want to increase the number of chalets, although we can. We've never had a problem in selling the chalets; that's the easiest aspect. And you think, 'Why not build more and make more money?' But we want to keep the uniqueness. It's a cosy airshow."
One major nation that will have a more notable presence in 2018 than in previous years is Russia, whose United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed an agreement in July that will see several UAC subsidiaries including Sukhoi, Ilyushin, Tupolev and Irkut appearing at Sakhir Air Base, the site of the show.
State technology and weapons export agencies, Rostec and Rosoboronexport, will also be present. "There will definitely be bigger Russian participation," said Mohammed. "We've signed for two chalets with UAC and Rostec and Rosoboronexport, who will bring all the companies with them. We're expecting the Russian Knights [aerobatic] team to appear."
Turkey, which had a major presence at the 2016 show, will also be present again, as will Indian company, Hindustan Aeronautics, and the country's defence research and development organisation. Thales, CFM International, SITA and Leonardo are among other major names, which will be presenting their wares.
"All the big names have signed up but we're now looking at SMEs who want to expose themselves," said Mohammed. Traditionally, Arabs like to meet people face-to-face, to size them up and get a feel for their qualities; personal contact is important. "If you don't come to the region, you won't be known," noted the minister.


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Bob Saget's Daughter Aubrey Shares Last Text Message She Received from Him Before His Death
Bob Saget shared his three daughters — Aubrey, Lara, and Jennifer — with ex-wife Sherri Kramer
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Dory Jackson is an Associate Editor for PEOPLE's digital TV team. While at the brand, she's had the opportunity to interview a long list of celebrities, from Kate Hudson to Pierce Brosnan to Billy Porter. She also recaps popular TV shows like The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and Vanderpump Rules.
The New York-based Maryland native graduated from Randolph-Macon College in May 2016 with a focus in Communication Studies and Journalism. She came to PEOPLE in March 2021 after working at a number of major news companies, including Newsweek and Us Weekly. She also previously co-hosted a podcast called "Idol Nation."
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Bob Saget's daughter Aubrey is sharing a look at the final text message she received from her father before his sudden death at 65.
On Sunday, Aubrey, 34, posted a screengrab of the text exchange from the comedian, who was in the midst of his I Don't Do Negative stand-up tour. "Thank u. Love u. Showtime!" he wrote, as seen in Aubrey's Instagram Story post.
The Full House star was found dead on Sunday in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. The night prior, he performed at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, located outside of Jacksonville. (The series of comedy shows, which kicked off last Friday, were scheduled through the spring.)
After Saturday's performance, Saget posted a selfie from the venue on Instagram.
Bob Saget, Star of Full House and America's Funniest Home Videos, Dies at 65
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"Okay, I loved tonight's show @pontevedra_concerthall in Jacksonville. Really nice audience. Lots of positivity," he captioned the post. "Happened last night in Orlando last night at the Hard Rock Live too. Very appreciative and fun audiences. Thanks again to @comediantimwilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a two hour set tonight."
"I'm back in comedy like I was when I was 26. I guess I'm finding my new voice and loving every moment of it," he added. "A'ight, see you in two weeks Jan. 28 & 29 @pbimprov with my brother @therealmikeyoung — And check BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022 — Goin' everywhere until I get the special shot. And then probably keep going cause I'm addicted to this s---. Peace out. ✌."
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed the news of Saget's death after deputies were called to the scene that afternoon. TMZ was first to report on Saget's death on Sunday evening.
"Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room. The man was identified as Robert Saget and pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case," the office wrote on Twitter.
Saget's family issued a statement following the news.
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"We are devastated to confirm that our beloved Bob passed away today. He was everything to us and we want you to know how much he loved his fans, performing live and bringing people from all walks of life together with laughter," the statement read. "Though we ask for privacy at this time, we invite you to join us in remembering the love and laughter that Bob brought to the world."
In addition to sharing daughter Aubrey with ex-wife Sherri Kramer, the former couple — who were married from 1982 to 1997 — were also parents to daughters Lara, 32, and Jennifer, 29. The former America's Funniest Home Videos host is also survived by wife Kelly Rizzo, whom he wed in October 2018.
Speaking to PEOPLE in January 2016, Saget raved about his three children and life as a dad.
"They are the light of my life," he said at the time. "I am a fortunate man in that all three of my daughters are exceptional. [They are] high beings, very smart people, very wonderful and very brilliant, very beautiful. They're all artists."
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Home Business "Economic turmoil could send 1 mn SMEs out of business"
"Economic turmoil could send 1 mn SMEs out of business"
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The Sri Lanka Trade Development Council (SLTDC) has expressed serious concern over the near collapsing of business activities of one million Small and Medium Scale Business Enterprises in the country owing to the present economic crisis and requested state authorities to take stringent measures to revamp their business enterprises considering the country's future economic prospects.
The SLTDC said the deterioration of small and medium scale business enterprises in the country will badly affect a large number of workers who are involved in these business enterprises.
Addressing a press briefing in Colombo SLTDC, Chairman Roshana Waduge highlighted the invaluable service rendered by employees who are engaged in small and medium scale business enterprises by manufacturing varieties of food products and other goods.
He said the products manufactured by Sri Lankan small and medium scale business enterprises are distributed within the country and also to several other countries in the world.
"Our products which are distributed worldwide bring a colossal sum of dollars to our country annually," he said.
Waduge also requested State authorities to consider the invaluable service rendered by our small and medium scale business enterprises and look into the needs of them, since currently the employees are facing immense difficulties to sustain their business activities, especially at this crucial juncture when the country's economy has fallen to zero.
He said when the country is facing a dire situation the responsibility of authorities is to protect the small and medium scale business enterprises.
SLTDS, Vice Chairman Indika Merenchige said the Government should appoint the main members of the small and medium scale enterprises to the proposed economic council rather than appointing professional businessmen who are engaged in mult million business enterprises since such persons are not aware of the day today needs of the employees involved in small and medium scale enterprises
He said the SLTDC has also submitted certain proposals to key Government ministers in regard to the future developments of small and medium scale business enterprises with the objective of submitting them for Cabinet approval.
He said the SLTDC also urged the ministers to submit the already given proposal to the Cabinet as early as possible unless there will be a severe collapse in the small and medium scale business enterprises before long and it will also affect to nearly one million workers, their dependents and also the consumers.
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Adaptation is rewarding for ex-Forces patient David
Dan Hodges 19 August 2021 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work
A combination of health conditions and low self-confidence left former soldier David struggling to see a way back into employment in his 50s. After his GP referred him for employment support from The Poppy Factory, David is now proudly back on the payroll with a rewarding new job at Wirral Borough Council, fitting home adaptations for residents who – like him – need a little more support.
Searching for the right direction
David said: "I served in the Army in the Royal Anglian Regiment between 1983 and 1989, including in Northern Ireland. When I left at the age of 25, it just felt like I'd been dumped back into the civilian world. There wasn't the support in place that there is now and I had no help from anyone.
"I had no idea what to do with my life and I just floated around for a while doing all sorts of jobs. Then I became a gas engineer and did that for about 10 years, but there was a lot of pressure on me. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with dyspraxia, which affects my physical coordination. I also found out I'm likely to be dyslexic. It made it difficult to do some parts of the job and I didn't feel my manager was very understanding.
Support through the NHS
"I was being treated by the NHS for sleep apnoea, high blood pressure, mental health and other conditions, and I felt like I was on the verge of a breakdown. Then one of the employment support team from The Poppy Factory came and gave a talk to a group of health professionals, and my GP told me about it, so I got in touch.
"At first I felt very negative about finding a new job and I didn't know how to go about it. But then new medication calmed me down, and I was able to look at life a bit differently.
Developing digital skills
"I went to see The Poppy Factory's employment consultant, Andrew, a few times at The Stein Centre on The Wirral and things quickly started to happen. He helped me to stop worrying. Then he applied for funding from Armed Forces Bikers to get me a laptop. I'm not very good with technology so Andrew set it up for me and made it easy for me to get online, read emails, and find my way around. He worked with me to think about my CV and the skills that I have. It's a good job he did, because I ended up having an interview online two days later. Andrew set up a mock interview with me to make sure I felt comfortable using all the technology.
"The real interview only lasted 15 minutes. I thought I hadn't got it. So when I had a phone call soon afterwards to say I'd got the job, I was surprised and really pleased. I'd had no income at all for two years and had cashed in my pension, which had almost run out, so it was a big relief.
Adapting to make a difference
"Now I work for Wirral Borough Council as an Adaptation Technical Assistant, fitting handles and rails for people who have disabilities or have difficulty moving around. I work closely with the occupational therapy team. A lot of older people don't know they can have this kind of support and it's very rewarding to be able to make a difference to people's lives.
"My boss is ex-Forces so she's very understanding, and she told me I shouldn't be getting stressed by the work. I don't feel like they're putting me under pressure, but there's plenty for me to do. I just go out each day and get as much done as I can.
"If any other veterans on The Wirral are thinking about asking for employment support, I'd tell them to get hold of Andrew. Also to try the breakfast clubs, where veterans get together and support each other. I didn't know about them till recently and they've made a big difference to me. We're like a big family, and if you're having a bad day, someone else will put their arm around you and make sure you're alright."
One-to-one support
Andrew Pickersgill, Employment Consultant at The Poppy Factory, said: "David's self-confidence and self-esteem were dramatically impacted by his previous experiences with employers. Initially he wasn't fully focused on returning to work and felt the barriers would be too great to overcome.
"Following a comprehensive review, I worked with him to identify all of the support he might need to help with everyday life, job searching and applications, and beyond. I obtained funding from the Armed Forces Bikers for a laptop to assist with David's dyspraxia and dyslexia. A massive thanks to them too for how fast they got the device to David.
"David and I spent time together overhauling his CV and covering letter, identifying key skills and exploring opportunities. I helped him apply for a position with Wirral Borough Council and coached him on using his laptop, setting up emails, video calling, a favourites bar and folders to match his phone set-up.
"David has had all the support he needs from his employer, with everything reported to be going very well indeed. He's enjoying the work and has been looking forward to his first payday in years."
Ex-Forces patients on The Wirral who would like employment support can contact Andrew by email at a.pickersgill@nhs.net or visit poppyfactory.org/employment to register.
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// Triple Play - utilities for use in PlayN-based games
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package tripleplay.particle;

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Summer Exhibit: Surface Tension
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12PM-6PM, Opening, June 1, 6PM-8PM
The future of water is the subject of tension. Water is both disposable and sacred, a muse for artists and a necessity for life – a source of healing and of conflict. The Earth has abundant water, but only a very small proportion is available for human use. How should this be managed and sustained, and what would a water-scarce future look like?
From May 31 – August 11 Eyebeam Art & Technology Center will present SURFACE TENSION, a travelling exhibition developed by Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin, which brings together work by international artists, designers, engineers and scientists to explore the future of water. The work exhibition examines water's physical properties, its role in politics and economics, and ways in which it may be harnessed, cleaned, and distributed.
SURFACE TENSION features innovative artworks, events, and a lab in the gallery, all of which explore the complex tensions surrounding the future of water. Visitors to this free exhibition are invited to bring a water sample from their locality, participate in the exhibits, join the discussion, and explore their own water footprint. Key exhibits include a water lab where you can investigate the quality of water samples you bring to the gallery and works by Eyebeam alumni John Cors and Taeyoon Choi and Fellow Mary Mattingly.
The exhibition is curated by Ralph Borland, Michael John Gorman, Bruce Misstear and Jane Withers – and made possible through the generous support of Culture Ireland, the Cordover Family Foundation and the University of Dublin Fund.
EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS
Among the many water-themed exhibits, events, workshops, and interactive experience, exhibition highlights include:
An open source prototype for a robotic swarming, sailing ship that could clean up oil spills in the future
Umbilical filters, artificial insemination kits and precocious puberty dolls, all responding to rising levels of chemicals and hormones in our drinking water
A water pump that requires the same amount of energy to fill a plastic bottle as would go into producing it—approximately 3 hours of pumping per liter; 1,000 times more energy than would be required for tap water
Water themed films screening in the Eyebeam Project Space
More information on the work featured in SURFACE TENSION is available on the microsite for the show's first outing at Science Gallery Dublin.
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Kalu wants to buy 35% of Arsenal
Former Nigeria goalkeeper, Vincent Enyeama, has urged a former state governor to invest his money in local football rather than trying to buy a stake in Arsenal.
Orji Uzor Kalou wants to buy 35% of Arsenal – The Punch, Nigeria, 20 November 2020
Whether incumbent Nigerian senator, Orji Uzor Kalu actually wants to invest in Arsenal or is just using their name to raise his profile, it's hard to say. Either way, he won't get his hands on 1% of the club, let alone the 35% he wants.
"Our success with Enyimba football club between 20002007 has continuously increased my passion for football," Kalu wrote on Facebook. "As the pillar of sports in Africa, I am considering an investment in football and I will buy 35 percent stake in Arsenal FC.
"Our target is to lift the Champions league and premier League back to back as we did with Enyimba."
His declaration that 'I will buy 35% of Arsenal' carries no more weight than me saying 'I will marry Angelina Jolie,' in fact, I've probably got more chance than Kalu has of getting any of Arsenal away from the Kroenkes.
A few years back, Kalu's country man, and the richest man in Africa, also wanted to invest in the club. Aliko Dangote eventually gave up in 2018, however, when the penny dropped that the club was not for sale in any manner.
"I'm very attached to Arsenal but if he won't sell, I might have to change," said Dangote at the end of 2018. "I'm very much a fan of football. I have to have a club. I don't have to own Arsenal."
That was before he completed the construction one of the largest oil refineries in the world. Since then, the output from that plant has seen Dangote's net worth rise to a reported $10.6bn, making him richer than Stan Kroenke ($8.3bn).
In comparison, Uzor Kalu's net worth is around $330m.
With Arsenal valued at around $2.268bn, 35% would cost $793.8m.
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Kickstarter gives artists a shot in the arm, maybe.
FRAZIER: Singing for his supper.
It's tough to be artistic and make money. Let's face it, finding the start-up capital to make the documentary you've always dreamed of shooting or produce the record you've been hearing inside your head for years is difficult if not impossible.
But the Internet is a brave new world. One where virtual cream rises to the top of Google searches and the masses have more say in what becomes popular and what becomes obsolete. At least that's the hope. Internet start-ups are looking for new ways to fund projects and spread content through social networks. Take Kickstarter.
Kickstarter.com is a website that bills itself as "the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world." The site pairs projects with donors through an all-or-nothing funding model, where users set a monetary goal and a time limit to achieve that goal between 1 and 90 days. Most users offer tiered-rewards to potential donors. If a project isn't fully funded by the deadline, no money changes hands.
In terms of funding creative projects, the site could prove to be revolutionary. It completely eliminates the traditional gate-keepers that have dominated the entertainment industries for years. Think about it: big time record labels and radio stations once dominated what songs got radio-play, publishing houses decided what books you had to choose from and Hollywood studios picked which films were green-lighted. Now, you can do that.
It's a model that Little Rock singer/song-writer Bryan Frazier hopes will pay off. Frazier started a project on the website in early March. His goal is to make a record at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville. He's asking for $25,000 to cover recording costs and to recruit musicians to play and produce the album. Donors will receive rewards including autographed copies of the final product and private shows.
"The money's not just going to line my pockets," Frazier says. "It's going to go completely toward the record and it's not just any record. I've talked about advocating for a lot of different causes including the West Memphis Three, tons of nonprofits, environmental groups. I plan on continuing that on a larger level, but music is my voice and that's really the only way to get it out there and get some attention for these causes."
Kickstarter takes a 5 percent cut of all money raised. That's a small price to pay, Frazier says, to circumvent traditional industry channels for making and distributing a record.
"The entertainment industry is such an elitist thing anyway," he says. "But there's so much talent out there. There are so many people with great ideas, great songs and great stories that need to be heard and this website is the first step in a series of companies and avenues that are going to let these people be heard. Get a record out there. It could be a hit record that would never have been a hit 10 years ago because labels are broke, they don't want to gamble anymore and if you don't know someone personally, it's not going to happen."
Other Arkansas artists have found funding through Kickstarter. Jo Ann Kaminsky, a licensed counselor and art therapist from Fayetteville, raised $920 to rent a venue and host a puppet show by the England-based Thingumajig Theatre. Kaminsky says they met their goal faster than they expected.
"It was just kind of like a dream," she says. " 'We'll put this out here and we'll see if people go for it.' And they did. We wrote it in a fun way. My friend helped us with a video. So once we did that, we had something interesting to look at. And who doesn't want to see puppets? This troupe is really, really good. Since I do puppet work here and we have a festival every year, it was in everybody's best interest to bring this puppet show here."
The show was a success and Kaminsky says she now donates to other projects through the website.
As of this writing, Frazier has 44 days left to reach his $25,000 goal. Right now 17 people have donated over $1,400. He says he's confident he'll reach the goal and plans to promote his efforts at upcoming gigs around Little Rock.
"The studio company's going to help me promote it because I'm going to be paying them to record it, so they want me to be successful," he says. "For them, I'm a potential customer. I've got some mid-level donations. About half of them are friends and the other half are people that I have no idea who they are. Right now, we're just going with 'We're going to get there. We're going to get it.' "


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Wednesday we'll do leftovers and maybe takeout, then Thanksgiving!!!


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October - December 2016 Endoscopic treatment of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with a combination of...
The Revista de Gastroenterología de México (Mexican Journal of Gastroenterology) is the official publication of the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología (Mexican Association of Gastroenterology). Its pages are open to the members of the Association, as well as to all members of the medical community interested in using this forum to publish their articles in accordance with the journal editorial policies. The principal aim of the journal is to publish original work in the broad field of Gastroenterology, as well as to provide information on the specialty and related areas that is up-to-date and relevant. The scientific works include the areas of Clinical, Endoscopic, Surgical, and Pediatric Gastroenterology, along with related disciplines. The journal accepts original articles, scientific letters, review articles, clinical guidelines, consensuses, editorials, letters to the Editors, brief communications, and clinical images in Gastroenterology in Spanish and English for their publication.
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Endoscopic treatment of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula with a combination of N-butyl-2-cyanocrylate (Histoacryl®) and lipiodol via esophagoscopy in a pediatric patient
Tratamiento endoscópico de fístula traqueoesofágica recurrente con una combinación de N-butyl-2-cianocrilato (Histoacryl®) y lipiodol por esofagoscopia en pediatría
J.F. Cadena-Leóna,
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Corresponding author. Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Gastroenterología y Nutrición Pediátrica, Avda. Insurgentes Sur 3700-C, 04530 Mexico City, Mexico; Tel.: +525510845501, Ext.: 1516, Mob.: +525521972729.
, D.M. Quimbayo-Wilchesb, J.A. Ramírez-Mayansb, R. Cervantes-Bustamanteb, E.M. Toro-Monjarazb
a Departamento de Gastroenterología y Nutrición Pediátrica, Unidad de Diagnóstico en Gastroenterología Pediátrica Integral (UDIGAPI), Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico
b Servicio de Gastroenterología y Nutrición, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, Mexico
Table 1. Endoscopic treatment of the TEF via the esophagus. Success rate and number of sessions. A review of the medical literature.
Recurrent tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEFs) may present in 1.9 to 20% of cases after surgical primary closure in patients with esophageal atresia (EA) and TEF.1–3 Respiratory symptoms of chronic cough, episodes of choking and/or cyanosis after eating, recurrent pneumonia, chronic lung disease, and malnutrition should lead to diagnostic suspicion.1,4,5 Upper gastrointestinal series (UGI) and esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) are the diagnostic methods of choice, but repeat studies may be required for confirmation.5 Endoscopic treatment of recurrent TEF has been described as a therapeutic alternative to repeat open chest surgery repair. Some studies have reported on the use of tissue adhesives such as N-butyl-cyanoacrylate (Histoacryl®), fibrin or sclerosing agents, and laser.1–3 We describe herein the case of a preschool child with recurrent TEF managed with a combination of Histoacryl® and lipiodol via esophageal endoscopy.5
A 3-year-old girl was delivered by cesarean section at 34 weeks of gestation, G2, weighing 1.5kg, and measuring 40cm. She had a past history of severe oligohydramnios, intrauterine growth retardation, and umbilical catheterization. She underwent esophagoplasty at 5 days of life with fistula closure due to type III EA and TEF at another institution. At 19 months of age the patient was referred to the Gastroenterology and Nutrition Service of our hospital because of upper gastrointestinal bleeding causing anemia. She was diagnosed with grade III esophageal varices secondary to portal hypertension and cavernous transformation of the portal vein and was managed with endoscopic variceal band ligation and sclerotherapy with no complications. Starting at 24 months of life, the patient presented with symptoms of repeat pneumonia, gastroesophageal reflux, bronchial hyperreactivity, esophageal candidiasis, pediatric chronic lung disease, and chronic malnutrition, meriting numerous hospitalizations and the use of proton pump inhibitors, inhaled steroids, and short-acting bronchodilators. An EGD was performed when the patient was 3 years old, identifying the TEF opening at 16cm from the incisors and grade II esophageal varices. An esophagogram revealed a short 1.5cm recurrent TEF. Endoscopy with Olympus® GIF-Q150 equipment was programmed, applying a mixture of Histoacryl® (0.5ml) and lipiodol (0.5ml) with an Olympus® sclerotherapy catheter-needle (180cm, 2.3mm) through the opening of the fistula from the distal to the proximal segment without completely covering the edge. There were no reported complications. The quantity of the sclerosing agent was calculated by the size of the fistula as seen in the esophagogram (1.5cm).
With the patient in a fasting state, an esophagogram was carried out 7 days after the procedure with no signs of fistula and an EGD was performed at 15 days. During the 24-month follow-up period there were no new hospitalizations, symptoms of pneumonia, or episodes of choking during eating. The use of bronchodilators and inhaled steroids was reduced and nutritional status improved (Figs. 1 and 2).
Endoscopic image of the tracheoesophageal fistula prior to treatment.
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Endoscopic image of tracheoesophageal fistula after treatment.
The endoscopic treatment of recurrent TEFs utilizing the tissue adhesive Histoacryl® as a therapeutic alternative to surgical reintervention due to its morbidity and mortality was first described in the 1970s.6 Recurrent TEFs may present months or years after surgery, and respiratory symptoms, chronic lung disease, and malnutrition should lead to diagnostic suspicion. There are still few reports of cases in pediatrics and they mainly involve the use of bronchoscopy and a fewer number of esophagoscopies.
Three modalities of endoscopic treatment have been described: 1) injection of tissue adhesive (67% success rate), 2) de-epithelization of the mucosa (14% success rate), and 3) combination of de-epithelization and tissue adhesive (39% success rate).2
According to reports in the literature, the number of sessions required for achieving successful closure varies from 1 to 4 (Table 1). The use of Histoacryl® via esophagoscopy for recurrent TEF management has been described in pediatrics with a good success rate2 (Table 1).
Endoscopic treatment of the TEF via the esophagus. Success rate and number of sessions. A review of the medical literature.
Material utilized
Number of procedures
Closure success percentage
Follow-up in months
Daniel8
(1980) Cyanoacrylate 1 1 0 1.5
Al-Samarrai9
(1987) Cyanoacrylate 1 1 100 3
Vandenplas7
(1993) Aethoxysklerol+cyanoacrylate 1 4 100 12
Yankovic10
(2009) Argon plasma 6 2.6 66 41
Source: modified table of Meier et al.3
Vandenplas et al. reported on a 12-year-old female patient with TEF managed with a combination of Histoacryl® and Aethoxysklerol®, achieving successful closure in 4 esophagoscopy sessions.7
The success rate of recurrent TEF endoscopic treatment has been reported at 39-48% with a first session and 60-81% with 2 sessions or more.1,3
In the case of our patient, we used a combination of Histoacryl® and lipiodol. The latter is useful for evaluating complications associated with the application of cyanoacrylate, for radiographic control (embolisms and perforations), and for achieving polymerization of the tissue adhesive in 10-12seconds. A single session was performed with no de-epithelization of the edges of the mucosa and no apparent complications at the 24-month follow-up. Associated complications are respiratory difficulty and death in 1.7% of the cases.2
The risk for refistulization after the procedure may present in up to 63% of the cases, requiring 1-6 procedures for successful closure and in some cases a second surgical intervention is necessary. Therefore, patient selection and follow-up are important. Up to the present, our patient has had no fistula recurrence.
The diagnosis of recurrent TEF is a challenge for the attending physician, and by virtue of clinical suspicion, EGD and endoscopy are required for confirming the diagnosis. Endoscopic treatment with tissue adhesives is an option in selected patients presenting with greater morbidity and in whom surgical intervention involves a greater risk.
No financial support was received in relation to this article.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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Endoscopic management of recurrent tracheoesophageal fistula.
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Endoscopic management of recurrent congenital tracheoesophageal fistula: A review of techniques and results.
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F. Yankovic, C. Castillo, R. Saenz, et al.
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Gastroenterol Hepatol, 32 (2009), pp. 600-604
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Please cite this article as: Cadena-León JF, Quimbayo-Wilches DM, Ramírez-Mayans JA, Cervantes-Bustamante R, Toro-Monjaraz EM. Tratamiento endoscópico de fístula traqueoesofágica recurrente con una combinación de N-butyl-2-cianocrilato (Histoacryl®) y lipiodol por esofagoscopia en pediatría. Revista de Gastroenterología de México. 2016;81:233–235.
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Before we know it will be Spring again, and time to start getting ready for another nice summer.
A lot of people make purchases in the spring. When the weather starts to improve, people frequently feel motivated to make positive changes to their life. Sometimes, this requires people to purchase new items.
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Take the time to inspect the newly released products being sold by your favourite retailer. If you take the time to browse these products, you'll see several appealing products that are pending release.
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The most difficult experience that a person has to endure is the loss of a loved one. When you lose a parent, sibling or a spouse, you feel like the whole world is crashing down on you. The sadness diminishes as time passes, but it never really goes away. When a person close to you is taken away from you by someone else, the anger is even more difficult to tolerate. That person died due to someone's carelessness. As you already know, you have a claim for a wrongful death. If you wish to bring a claim against the person that is responsible for the death of your loved one, there are some things that you should know. Lawsuits of this kind are difficult to prove, not to mention that the rules vary from state to state. These are the most important things to keep in mind when you are pursuing a wrongful death case. Read carefully.
Determining eligibility is the first thing to be done. If you are a surviving spouse, you have the right to sue for wrongful death. Attention should be paid to the fact that children too can file a lawsuit, as long as there is no spouse of the departed. Any fatality that is caused by negligent acts or omissions can result in a wrongful death claim. You are eligible to file a lawsuit, but do you have a strong case? If you are not sure, then you must discuss things over with an attorney. A legal professional will tell you if you can sue for monetary damages. Damages can only be obtained through a lawsuit, you know.
As mentioned earlier, the rules vary from state to state. An attorney with experience will be well familiarized with the lawsuits in Florida. According to the law, the personal representative of the deceased person's estate is to file the lawsuit. The wrongful death claim is filed on the behalf of the person that has passed away and the surviving family members. It is not a good idea to wait too long to take legal action. The reason for this is that there are statutes and limitations. Any Miami wrongful death attorney will tell you that formal accusations must be made within two years of the date of the death. You may exceed the deadline, but only under certain circumstances.
The wrongful death claim in brought in a civil action. This is not the same thing as bringing criminal charges. For your information, criminal charges result in some sort of punishment, such as imprisonment. It is hard to establish whether a case is criminal or civil. To put it simply, it is difficult to make the difference between criminal and civil liability. Let us say that the death of the loved one was not intentional. That may be true. However, if there has been reckless or even negligent action, the person in question can face criminal charges for manslaughter. The difference between murder and manslaughter lies in the state of mind of the killer – mens rea, in other words. When it comes to the criminal case, the defendant must be guilty without any reasonable doubt.
If you sue for wrongful death, you cannot file a criminal or civil claim at the same time. It is simply not possible as the laws are independent. The types of damages that you can seek in a civil case include medical expenses, funeral and burial expenses, loss of inheritance, and pain and suffering. The damages awarded for wrongful death are fair. As far as determining pecuniary loss is concerned, factor like age, character, and condition are taken into consideration. Naturally, we are talking about the deceased person. Non-economic damages may be awarded as compensation for all the pain and suffering. A legal professional will help you understand the different ways that damages can be awarded.
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A former four-term state lawmaker, Art Pope discussed everything from what he sees as the danger of corporate incentives to the beauty of highway bonds.
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London, 2010: New research indicates that Brits still considered marriage to be best for raising children, even though last month's ONS figures revealed that women in the UK these days are more likely to be a "Mum" than a "Mrs".
The Office for National Statistics may indicate that marriage levels have dropped to their lowest in the United Kingdom since 1895, however the results of a study by eHarmony's relationship experts indicate that belief in marriage remains a key factor in today's society and relationships. The survey polled 3,000 men and women and found that "traditional attitudes" were particularly prevalent among male respondents in terms of raising children, parenting and marriage.
Nearly half of all the male respondents nominated marriage to be best for bringing up kids, with 42% of the female respondents recording the same result. A further indication is that 61% thought marriage to be a natural step in confirming commitment.
General results indicated that the belief in marriage is still prevalent, particularly among the younger survey respondents. In the category of 16-24 years old, 59% of respondents agreed that marriage constituted "a natural step in confirming your commitment", whilst less than 20% regarded it as outdated or irrelevant. 36% of younger respondents furthermore considered marriage to be important for bringing up children. The 3,000 survey respondents came from a variety of age and relationship backgrounds throughout the UK including those single in Sheffield, dating in London, divorced in Devonshire or married in the Midlands.
eHarmony was launched in the United Kingdom in 2008 following extensive research into love and relationships. It offers British singles a dating and relationship service based on scientific models known as the Compatibility Matching System™. eHarmony.co.uk launched in 2008. eHarmony Labs, the company's Pasadena, California-based research centre and the Oxford Internet Institute at the University of Oxford partnered to gather and analyse data identifying patterns that predict compatibility for couples throughout the UK. Dr Gonzaga is senior director of research at eHarmony Labs, and has received numerous honours and awards for his work teaching, presenting and publishing extensively on topics relating to relationships, love and health.