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SCHEDULE 13G
Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(Amendment No. 1)*
(Name of Issuer)
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value US$0.00025 per share
(Title of Class of Securities)
(CUSIP Number)
(Date of Event which Requires Filing of this Statement)
Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:
☐ Rule 13d-1(b)
☐ Rule 13d-1(c)
☒ Rule 13d-1(d)
* The remainder of this cover page shall be filled out for a reporting person's initial filing on this form with respect to the subject class of securities, and for any subsequent amendment containing information which would alter the disclosures provided in a prior cover page.
**There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Class A Ordinary Shares. CUSIP number 62914BV106 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NIO." Each ADS represents one Class A Ordinary Share.
The information required in the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).
CUSIP No.
62914BV106
Names of Reporting Persons.
Mount Putuo Investment Limited
Check the Appropriate Box if a Member of a Group (See Instructions)
(a) o
(b) o
SEC Use Only
Citizenship or Place of Organization
NUMBER OF SHARES BENEFICIALLY OWNED BY EACH REPORTING PERSON WITH
Sole Voting Power
40,905,1251
Shared Voting Power
Sole Dispositive Power
Shared Dispositive Power
Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person
Check if the Aggregate Amount in Row (9) Excludes Certain Shares (See Instructions)	☐
Percent of Class Represented by Amount in Row (9)
5.0% (on an as-converted basis)2
Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)
1Represents the 40,905,125 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Mount Putuo Investment Limited. Each Class B Ordinary Share is entitled to four votes and freely convertible into a Class A Ordinary Share at the discretion of the holder.
2See Item 4.
Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited
10.2% (on an as-converted basis)2
1 Represents 87,388,807 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited. Each Class B Ordinary Share is entitled to four votes and freely convertible into a Class A Ordinary Share at the discretion of the holder.
2 See Item 4.
Tencent Holdings Limited
140,575,0481
1Represents (i) 40,905,125 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Mount Putuo Investment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited; (ii) 87,388,807 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited; (iii) 3,736,290 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by TPP Follow-on I Holding D Limited, an entity controlled by Tencent Holdings Limited; (iv) 5,390,749 American depositary shares, each representing one Class A Ordinary Share, beneficially owned by Huang River Investment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited; and (v) 3,154,077 Class A Ordinary Shares, represented by 3,154,077 American depositary shares issuable upon the full conversion of the Issuer's convertible senior notes due 2024 with a total principal amount of US$30 million held by Huang River Investment Limited, which number of American depositary shares is calculated based on an initial conversion rate of 105.1359 American depositary shares per US$1,000 principal amount of such convertible senior notes. According to the terms of such convertible senior notes, holders may convert their notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding the maturity date of such notes. Each Class B Ordinary Share is entitled to four votes and freely convertible into a Class A Ordinary Share at the discretion of the holder.
Item 1(a). Name of Issuer:
Item 1(b). Address of Issuer's Principal Executive Offices:
Building 20, No. 56 AnTuo Road
Jiading District, Shanghai, 201804
Item 2(a). Name of Person Filing:
Item 2(b). Address of Principal Business Office or, if None, Residence:
For each of Mount Putuo Investment Limited, Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited and Tencent Holdings Limited:
29/F., Three Pacific Place
No. 1 Queen's Road East
Item 2(c). Citizenship:
Mount Putuo Investment Limited – The British Virgin Islands
Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited – Hong Kong
Tencent Holdings Limited – The Cayman Islands
Item 2(d). Title of Class of Securities:
Class A Ordinary Shares, par value US$0.00025 per share, each represented by one American depositary share.
Item 2(e). CUSIP Number:
There is no CUSIP number assigned to the Class A Ordinary Shares. CUSIP number 62914BV106 has been assigned to the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of the Issuer, which are quoted on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "NIO." Each ADS represents one Class A Ordinary Share.
Item 3. If this Statement is Filed Pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b), or 13d-2(b) or (c), Check Whether the Person Filing is a:
(a) o Broker or dealer registered under Section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b) o Bank as defined in Section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c) o Insurance company as defined in Section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d) o Investment company registered under Section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e) o An investment adviser in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f) o An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g) o A parent holding company or control person in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h) o A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i) o A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under Section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j) o A non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J);
(k) o Group, in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with Rule 13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution: ____.
Item 4. Ownership.
Provide the following information regarding the aggregate number and percentage of the class of securities of issuer identified in Item 1.
(a) The information required by Items 4(a) is set forth in Row 9 of the cover page for each Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
The total number of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares used to calculate the percent of class represented by the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Mount Putuo Investment Limited is the sum of (i) 770,268,810 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 dated April 2, 2019; and (ii) 40,905,125 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Mount Putuo Investment Limited, which can be converted into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares at the discretion of Mount Putuo Investment Limited.
The total number of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares used to calculate the percent of class represented by the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited is the sum of (i) 770,268,810 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed to the SEC on April 2, 2019; and (ii) 87,388,807 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, which can be converted into the equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares at the discretion of Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited.
The total number of outstanding Class A Ordinary Shares used to calculate the percent of class represented by the Class A Ordinary Shares beneficially owned by Tencent Holdings Limited is the sum of (i) 770,268,810 Class A Ordinary Shares outstanding as reported by the Issuer in its Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2018 filed to the SEC on April 2, 2019; (ii) 40,905,125 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Mount Putuo Investment Limited, a company wholly-owned by Tencent Holdings Limited, which can be converted into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares at the discretion of Mount Putuo Investment Limited; (iii) 87,388,807 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited, a company wholly-owned by Tencent Holdings Limited, which can be converted into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares at the discretion of Image Frame Investment (HK) Limited; (iv) 3,736,290 Class B Ordinary Shares held of record by TPP Follow-on I Holding D Limited, an entity controlled by Tencent Holdings Limited, which can be converted into an equal number of Class A Ordinary Shares at the discretion of TPP Follow-on I Holding D Limited; (v) 5,390,749 American depositary shares, each representing one Class A Ordinary Share, beneficially owned by Huang River Investment Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited; and (vi) 3,154,077 Class A Ordinary Shares, represented by 3,154,077 American depositary shares issuable upon the full conversion of the Issuer's convertible senior notes
due 2024 with a total principal amount of US$30 million held by Huang River Investment Limited, which number of American depositary shares is calculated based on an initial conversion rate of 105.1359 American depositary shares per US$1,000 principal amount of such convertible senior notes. According to the terms of such convertible senior notes, holders may convert their notes at their option at any time prior to the close of business on the second business day immediately preceding the maturity date of such notes.
(c) Number of shares as to which such person has:
The information required by Items 4(c) is set forth in Rows 5-8 of the cover page for each Reporting Person and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 5. Ownership of Five Percent or Less of a Class.
Item 6. Ownership of More than Five Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
Item 7. Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company.
Huang River Investment Limited and TPP Follow-on I Holding D Limited beneficially own 8,544,826 Class A Ordinary Shares (including 3,154,077 Class A Ordinary Shares, represented by 3,154,077 American depositary shares issuable upon the full conversion of the Issuer's convertible senior notes due 2024 with a total principal amount of US$30 million purchased held by Huang River Investment Limited, which number of American depositary shares is calculated based on an initial conversion rate of 105.1359 American depositary shares per US$1,000 principal amount of such convertible senior notes) (each represented by one American depositary share) and 3,736,290 Class B Ordinary Shares, respectively. Huang River Investment Limited is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tencent Holdings Limited. TPP Follow-on I Holding D Limited is an entity controlled by Tencent Holdings Limited.
Item 8. Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
Item 9. Notice of Dissolution of Group.
Item 10. Certifications.
LIST OF EXHIBITS
A Joint Filing Agreement
After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.
/s/ Ma Huateng
Name: Ma Huateng
JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
The undersigned hereby agree that the foregoing statement on Schedule 13G is filed on behalf of each of the undersigned in accordance with the provisions of Rule 13d-1(k) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and that all subsequent amendments to this statement on Schedule 13G may be filed on behalf of each of the undersigned without the necessity of filing additional joint filing agreements.


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Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – Special Edition
September 6, 2016 · by The Thorn	· in Film, Television.	·
Synopsis: The Enterprise leads a battle for peace in a spectacular Star Trek adventure that's "impossible to resist" (James Veniere, Boston Herald). The Federation and the Klingon empire prepare for a peace summit after years of war, but the prospect of harmony with sworn enemies is an alarming one to Admiral Kirk (William Shatner). And when a Klingon ship is attacked and the Enterprise is held accountable, both worlds brace for what may be their final, deadly encounter. Directed by Nicholas Meyer (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan) and co-starring Christopher Plummer, this action-filled epic soars with warp-speed thrills and excitement! This Special Collector's Edition includes two scene revisions by Nicholas Meyer.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country – Special Edition 8.5
eyelights: new look, same great taste (nearly).
eyesores: the redundancy of the new material. the dumbing down of a couple of scenes.
I honestly don't know the history of 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country'. No thanks to 'The Final Frontier', which took away my interest in 'Star Trek' (albeit temporarily), I wasn't paying attention to the original crew's swan song when it came out; I had tuned out nearly completely.
I certainly didn't rush out to see the picture.
(Stupid me)
In any event, the picture went through a few minor changes over the years. First it was truncated for network TV. Then the original theatrical version was augmented with new bits for the 1992 home video release. Then it was further enhanced in 2003 for the Special Edition DVD.
I didn't know this until I realized that the 2009 blu-ray release featured the original theatrical version.
Without any enhancements.
So how does the Special Edition hold up? Let's take a look.
First, there's the matter of the aspect ratio. For reasons that escape me, the picture was cropped from its original 2.39:1 widescreen ratio to 1.95:1, which reframes all the shots. Now, it appears that the picture was shot in 1.66:1 (and with many aspect ratios in mind, given that TVs were 1.33:1 back then). But 1.95:1 is just plain weird – it's a nonsensical format that no one uses. Plus it looked less epic than the widescreen one.
The first significant change is an extension of the meeting at the Federation President's quarters. After he attests that he will uphold the law, which ends the scene in the original version, he receives a visit from a handful of Starfleet military advisors, trying to convince him to stage a rescue mission for Kirk and McCoy. He listens politely but reaffirms his plan to let the courts decide the matter. Frankly, it's pretty redundant, though one could argue that it betrays the Admiral, Colonel and Commander-in-Chief's conspiracy, as they're so gung ho. Either way, it's better left on the editing room floor.
The next notable addition is a scene between Spock and Scotty as they discuss the matter of the two torpedoes fired upon the Klingon vessel. It's also a bit redundant because the concept that the computer records were falsified and that they would need to check all the torpedoes one-by-one was already established. The only thing added here is when Valeris arrives and adds that the Chancellor's daughter was guilty – based on absolutely no facts whatsoever. For a Vulcan, this seems a bit out of character, and it ultimately kind of overplays its hand. It's definitely best left edited out.
Spock's mind meld with Valeris towards the end added flashes of her allies as he's probing her mind. Clearly this was designed for people who weren't able to make the connections without visual aids. People like me, actually, as I'm terrible with names. However, I still think that the picture works better without it – it's far too unsubtle and it feels a bit clunky.
The death and unmasking of the assassin at the end is also substantially different in that a lot more attention is put on the fact that the Klingon's blood is red, not violet (as originally established in the assassination sequence aboard the Chancellor's vessel) and it is revealed that it's Colonel West, in disguise. It's an interesting twist, but it actually doesn't contribute much to the finale. By that virtue alone, I have to write it off for being superfluous.
There are a couple of other minor changes that don't really matter much, but what I found interesting is that I felt that there were other changes, even though this was not at all the case.
For instance, I thought that the opening aboard the Excelsior with Sulu was longer. I also thought that the fight scene between Kirk and the alien on the penal colony was extended slightly. Apparently not so, though I must admit that I didn't bother to compare both versions just to confirm this.
And what I thought had been was a crap CGI enhancement of the gutted Praxis? All in my mind, apparently. As for the two moons on the penal colony? They were already there. It just goes to show how perception and memory sometimes collide to drastically change one's experiences.
But, ultimately, though the Special Edition is barely any different from the original theatrical version, I have to downgrade this version of the movie for two reasons: 1) It's utterly redundant, and 2) It dumbs down the picture, catering to the few people not alert enough to follow the plot.
Frankly, that very much diminishes its worth.
Stick with the original.
Date of viewing: August 22, 2016
Tags: Action, Crime, Mystery, Politics, Science Fiction, Suspense, War
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Der Kanton Niedenstein war eine Verwaltungseinheit im Distrikt Kassel des Departements der Fulda im napoleonischen Königreich Westphalen. Hauptort des Kantons und Sitz des Friedensgerichts war die kleine Stadt Niedenstein, die nach Einwohnerzahl kleinste Stadt im gesamten Königreich Westphalen, im heutigen Schwalm-Eder-Kreis. Der Kanton umfasste 8 Dörfer und Weiler und eine Stadt, war bewohnt von 2.936 Einwohnern und hatte eine Fläche von 1,17 Quadratmeilen.

Die zum Kanton gehörigen Kommunen waren:
 Niedenstein
 Elmshagen
 Ermetheis
 Kirchberg
 Riede, mit Merxhausen und Offenhausen
 Sand
 Wichdorf

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks
 Christian Daniel Voß (Hrsg.): Die Zeiten, oder Archiv für die neueste Staatengeschichte und Politik, Band 13. Halle, 1808 (S. 368)

Niedenstein
Niedenstein, Kanton
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We are a patient-led partnership among cancer patients and carers, health professionals, and NHS admin staff – with the addition of input from other related groups in the community. The group was started on 2002 by cancer survivor Jaff Newton, along with a number of other cancer survivors, many of whom are still core members of the MKCPP today.
…are "on the same page," so are able to react quickly, collectively and often pro-actively to patient feedback and solve problems promptly.
Currently we have a core membership of around 25 cancer patients, carers of cancer patients and some who have been both. The group is run very informally but has a Chair and a Secretary.
Although we reach out to all sectors of the cancer community in Milton Keynes and district, our key partnership is with the health professionals and key admin people who have responsibility for delivering hospital-based cancer care.
This includes the Head of Cancer Services, The Lead Cancer Nurse, The Cancer Manager, several senior Macmillan-accredited nurses, a number of consultants and even, when he is able to attend a meeting, the hospital's Chief Executive.
At our bi-monthly meetings we bring our core membership together with our key partners, representatives of the other groups, and any invited observers.
In the 90 minute sessions we exchange news and updates of what is going on in the MK area that affects the cancer patient and carer experience, discuss the next steps and where appropriate, delegate action to a smaller Working Group.
Working Groups are relatively autonomous and can take decisions then report back to the plenary group. Nearly all WGs consist of at least one hospital health professional as well as MKCPP core members.
Also, we initiate projects pro-actively on a bespoke local basis to improve the overall patient/carer experience.
Sharing of best practice arising from members' experience working through Peer Review, Internal Validation, Annual Reviews (AGMs) etc.
We are not a support group.
We are not a pressure group.
We are not an action group.
There is absolutely nothing adversarial about the way we work with our key partners, the health professionals and NHS managers, and our associates in various other groups and organisations.
True partnership, is truly productive.
This can vary! But normally we meet in the BICS Training Room on the lower ground floor of Oak House, the admin building adjacent to the hospital.
Meetings are held on either a Tuesday or a Wednesday every other month for about 90 minutes over a lunchtime, which allows the health professionals to join us during their lunch hours which they kindly donate.
Working Groups meet in various different locations, but often in the Training Room at the Macmillan Unit in the hospital.
For more information on this, check out the DIARY DATES page.


But hopefully, like the producers at Potemkin Pictures who are making ongoing fan series that follow all of the guidelines except the "no additional seasons or episodes" one, Trek Isolation won't be getting a call or an e-mail from CBS or Paramount.
It should be noted that Eric Moran and company are also planning to do a separate fan series called Dark Isolation. Following in the strategy of Renegades to eliminate all direct Star Trek references and only be "inspired by" Star Trek but, Dark Isolation will not technically be Star Trek and therefore remain immune from the guidelines for the moment. At the same time, Trek Isolation will continue to make new episodes, as well…but under the restrictions of the fan film guidelines. It'll be interesting to see what happens!
In the meantime, Trek Isolation's first full episode, which is still branded as Starship Farragut as well as Trek Isolation (and directed by Farragut's John Broughton) is now available for viewing. With a pretty obvious nod to Monthy Python and ample roles for Renaissance Faire cosplayers, plus some ambitious physical stunts, the six-and-a-half minute short film is fun to watch, well acted and directed for a fan production, and a good kick-off for the new series…assuming we get more episodes (which I sincerely hope we do).
You can view "Out of the Fire" by clicking here.
Also, you can read the entire history of Trek Isolation's parent series, Starship Farragut, in this 3-part feature on FAN FILM FACTOR.
I thought Trek Isolation was to become Dark Isolation and go independent like Renegades did. Did I miss something there?
I'm glad you brought that up, Alex…it gives me the perfect excuse to elaborate on the Trek Isolation/Dark Isolation situation. Eric Moran and company are planning to do BOTH series simultaneously! So Dark Isolation will be "inspired by" Star Trek but, like Renegades, not technically Star Trek and therefore immune from the guidelines. At the same time, Trek Isolation will continue to make new episodes, as well…but under the restrictions of the fan film guidelines. It'll be interesting to see what happens!
Very interesting. Thanks for the clear up.
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As International Women's Month comes to a close, we turn our eyes to Liberia's first female Olympian, representing Liberia three times, Dr. Grace-Ann Dinkins.
Dinkins represented Liberia at the 1984, 1996 and 2000 Olympics. Her Olympic journey began, after the University of Liberia invited the runner to a qualifying track meet. After that invitation, she would become the youngest Liberian and first woman to make the nation's Olympic team. Both bookworm and student-athlete, the opportunity brought a newfound realization. Dinkins discovered that anything she set her mind to could become a reality.
Dinkins recalls her fondest memory from her first Olympic experience in 1984, "…standing in a washroom brushing my teeth next to a huge Eastern European bodybuilder, sharing toothpaste and smiles. We didn't speak each other's languages, but we did share an excitement about being part of the Olympic family and being part of the Olympic village. My weirdest memory was having my inner cheek swabbed for cells to confirm that I was indeed female…at that time, males posing as females and females being androgenized were all the rage. Actually running the 100 meters was a blur that passed so quickly, it is hard to recapture that memory."
Dinkins shares that female athletes tend to obtain much success and often use their athletic experience as a rehearsal for life. She believes female athletes can be self-directed and ruthless in pursuing perfection within their sport. Herself included. As a result, female athletes can miss the bigger picture. Their future life-path and how they can influence others for good gets overlooked. However, Dinkins believes female athletes are good at knowing when to redirect their energies to the next stage of their careers.
1996 Liberia Olympic Team (L-R Dr. Grace Ann Dinkins, Kouty Mawehn, Sayon Cooper, Lelica Zazaboi, Eddie Neufville, Robert Dennis).
Although Dinkins retired after the 2000 Olympic games, she remains a help and inspiration to many Liberian athletes. For example, former Liberia Olympian, Phobay Kutu-Akoi cites Dinkins as a major supporter. In this way, Dinkins continues her contribution to Liberian athletics. Especially for women and girls. When asked how Liberia could use solidarity to improve women's sports in the country, Dinkins finds that it cannot be forced. Rather, it must be organic and aligned with proper timing.
"Throwing money, or time, or energy into a cause or goal does not guarantee success, and the obstacles are truly daunting. I know this from many years of trying, and failing more times than I like to remember, to help Liberian athletes progress to the next level in sports. Sometimes, I'm sure, I got in my own way. I'm open to listening to people, more than suggesting what 'ought to be done.' Someone will come up with the right formula, some day is my opinion. And I am willing to back that person."
Dinkins advises that success in this new internet-driven world will require encouragement and support between women. In addition, forming small online communities while establishing a social media presence can help. "These are some of the things that we, as Liberian women, can do to help each other succeed. And, for goodness' sake, we don't need to tear each other down, verbally or digitally… Also, maintain your dignity and respect on the internet! Be professional all the way around – 360 degrees!"
Dinkins traveled to Liberia, this past January. She visited on behalf of the African Investors Group Foundation, an initiative that focuses on underprivileged girls. The foundation has selected a Liberian all girl academy to sponsor. "We are excited to be offering them support in the form of additional staff, tutoring for exams and learning computer coding," Dinkins shares. The foundation's website will launch mid-April and update the general public on its progress. For now, Dinkins humbly shares the following sound advice.
"Grab every day as if it was your last. Use it well. Once you put your feet on the ground in the morning, you have made the choice to live. Honor that choice. Give yourself an hour a week to brainstorm for ways to achieve your dreams, and no one else's. It's tempting to piggyback on other's dreams, but you will eventually run out of fuel and get exhausted."
"Go for the inspiration that comes from within yourself. Smile often. Make kindness a necessary practice in your life. Trust God's leading. Be fearless." -Dr. Grace-Ann Dinkins
Thank you Dr. Dinkins for your inspirational words. We wish you well in all your future endeavors.
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Karaoy (, Qaraoi) is a village in Ile District of Almaty Region, in south-eastern Kazakhstan.

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c Originally a smuggler, Han Solo's life has changed after his encounter with Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi where he assisted the young Luke Skywalker on the Death Star to save Princess Leia from a terrible fate and took on a new path to become a great hero of the Rebel Alliance.
In Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, Han Solo disguised as a Stormtrooper to infiltrate the detention centre where the Princess is held captive. Now Hot Toys is excited to present an all-new 1/6th scale collectible figure of Han Solo in this memorable scene as an exclusive item only available in selected markets.
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Sprint recently announced that they will release Samsung Conquer 4G on 21st August. You will need to spend $99 to buy this Android phone on a two years contract. Actually the deal will be $149 without rebate. So you need to hurry to buy the phone as soon as possible.
The Samsung Conquer 4G is a droid with a 3.5″ HVGA display. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. It has a 1 GHz MSM8655 Snapdragon processor. Conquer 4G has a 3.2 MP autofocus camera on the back and a 1.3 MP front-facing one. The Conquer 4G is a dual-mode handset as it can use nationwide 3G networks as well as Sprint's own WiMAX network.
Sprint offers Sprint ID with every Conquer 4G. Sprint ID delivers a variety of apps, widgets, shortcuts, ringtones and wallpapers designed to meet users' specific mobile needs and interests in just a few simple clicks. Sprint ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan and users can download five at once – including E! (keep up with your favorite celebrities), Green (tips to live a greener lifestyle), MTV Music ID (mobile music experience), and Socially Connected (keep connected with friends on-the-go).
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j2 Global Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
Company Release - 8/9/2018 4:15 PM ET
Achieves Record Second Quarter Revenues (up 5.4% to $287.9 million vs. Q2 2017)
Announces Twenty-Eighth Consecutive Quarterly Dividend Increase
Raises Full Year 2018 Adjusted non-GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018 and announced that its Board of Directors has declared an increased quarterly cash dividend of $0.4250 per share.
"We enjoyed another record quarter, with particularly strong EPS and free cash flow, and continue our focus on our subscription and performance-marketing businesses," said Vivek Shah, CEO of j2 Global. "We are also excited to have welcomed two new executives to j2, John Nebergall, General Manager of our Cloud Fax unit and Tim Smith, General Manager of our Backup unit. The leadership team at the company has never been stronger."
SECOND QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
Q2 2018 quarterly revenues increased 5.4% to a second quarter record of $287.9 million compared to $273.2 million for Q2 2017.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased to $102.4 million compared to $60.5 million for Q2 2017. Q2 2018 free cash flow (1) increased 22.4% to $87.0 million compared to $71.1 million for Q2 2017. The increase in free cash flow (1) is primarily due to reduced cash outflow associated with accounts payable and accrued expenses due to the timing of payments, lower income tax payments and an increase in net income after taking into consideration certain non-cash transactions in comparison to Q2 2017.
GAAP earnings per diluted share (2) decreased 9.5% to $0.57 in Q2 2018 compared to $0.63 for Q2 2017. The decrease over the prior comparable period is primarily attributed to (1) fair value adjustments associated with investments and contingent consideration; and (2) an increase in interest expense associated with the issuance of the $650 million 6.0% Senior Notes due in 2025.
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share (2)(3) for the quarter increased 12.8% to $1.50 compared to $1.33 for Q2 2017.
GAAP net income decreased by 9.2% to $28.5 million compared to $31.4 million for Q2 2017. The decrease over the prior comparable period is primarily attributed to (1) fair value adjustments associated with investments and contingent consideration; and (2) an increase in interest expense associated with the issuance of the $650 million 6.0% Senior Notes due in 2025.
Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA (4) increased 3.0% to $113.5 million compared to $110.2 million for Q2 2017. The impact of a change in accounting principle associated with revenue recognition (ASC 606) was a decrease of approximately $2.8 million for both the quarterly revenues and quarterly Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2018. Without this impact, Q2 2018 revenues would have been $290.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA would have been $116.3 million.
j2 ended the quarter with approximately $428 million in cash and investments after deploying approximately $44 million during the quarter for acquisitions and j2's regular quarterly dividend.
Key financial results for Q2 2018 versus Q2 2017 are set forth in the following table (in millions, except per share amounts). Reconciliations of Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow to their nearest comparable GAAP financial measures are attached to this Press Release.
Q2 2018 Q2 2017 % Change
Cloud Services $150.3 million $144.7 million 3.9%
Digital Media $137.6 million $128.5 million 7.1%
Total Revenue: $287.9 million $273.2 million 5.4%
Operating Income $54.4 million $58.6 million (7.2)%
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $102.4 million $60.5 million 69.3%
Free Cash Flow (1) $87.0 million $71.1 million 22.4%
GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share (2) $0.57 $0.63 (9.5)%
Adjusted Non-GAAP Earnings per Diluted Share (2) (3) $1.50 $1.33 12.8%
GAAP Net Income $28.5 million $31.4 million (9.2)%
Adjusted Non-GAAP Net Income $73.7 million $64.8 million 13.7%
Adjusted EBITDA (4) $113.5 million $110.2 million 3.0%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin (4) 39.4% 40.3% (0.9)%
For fiscal 2018, the Company reaffirms its estimates that it will achieve revenues between $1.20 billion and $1.25 billion and Adjusted EBITDA between $480 million and $505 million. Due to the continued review of the income tax benefits related to the 2017 Tax Act, the Company is increasing its estimates of Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share to between $6.16 and $6.46 from between $5.95 and $6.25.
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share for 2018 excludes share-based compensation of a revised lower $26 million to $29 million from $31 million and $34 million, amortization of acquired intangibles and the impact of any currently unanticipated items, in each case net of tax.
It is anticipated that the non-GAAP effective tax rate for 2018 (exclusive of the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions) is revised lower to between 20% and 22% from between 23% and 25%.
The Company has not reconciled the Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share and tax rate guidance included in this release to the most directly comparable GAAP measure because this cannot be done without unreasonable effort due to the variability with respect to costs related to acquisitions and taxation, which are potential adjustments to future earnings. We expect the variability of these items to have a potentially unpredictable and significant impact on our future GAAP financial results.
j2's Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.4250 per common share, a $0.01, or 2.4% increase versus last quarter's dividend. This is j2's twenty-eighth consecutive quarterly dividend increase since its first quarterly dividend in September 2011. The dividend will be paid on September 4, 2018 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 20, 2018. Future dividends will be subject to Board approval.
(1) Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment, plus contingent consideration. Free cash flow amounts are not meant as a substitute for GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes.
(2) The estimated GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 18.3% for Q2 2018 and 22.8% for Q2 2017. The estimated Adjusted non-GAAP effective tax rates were approximately 18.5% for Q2 2018 and 28.5% for Q2 2017.
(3) Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes certain non-GAAP items, as defined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP Financial Measures, for the three months ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 totaled $0.93 and $0.70 per diluted share, respectively.
(4) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest and other expense, net; income tax expense; depreciation and amortization; and the items used to reconcile EPS to Adjusted non-GAAP EPS, as defined in the Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP Financial Measures. Adjusted EBITDA amounts are not meant as a substitute for GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes.
About j2 Global
j2 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: JCOM) is a leading internet information and services company consisting of a portfolio of brands including IGN, Mashable, Humble Bundle, Speedtest, PCMag, Offers.com, Everyday Health and What To Expect in its Digital Media segment and eFax, eVoice, Campaigner, Vipre, KeepItSafe and Livedrive in its Cloud Services segment. j2 reaches over 180 million people per month across its brands. As of December 31, 2017, j2 had achieved 22 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth. For more information about j2, please visit www.j2global.com.
"Safe Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this Press Release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including those contained in Vivek Shah's quote and the "Business Outlook" portion regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2018 financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: the Company's ability to grow non-fax revenues, profitability and cash flows; the Company's ability to identify, close and successfully transition acquisitions; subscriber growth and retention; variability of the Company's revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company's proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; and the numerous other factors set forth in j2 Global's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting j2 Global, refer to the 2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by j2 Global on March 1, 2018, and the other reports filed by j2 Global from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release, including those contained in Vivek Shah's quote and in the "Business Outlook" portion regarding the Company's expected fiscal 2018 financial performance are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management's expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the following Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted non-GAAP net income, Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.
We use these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision-making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. Our management believes that these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information regarding our performance and liquidity by excluding certain expenses and expenditures that may not be indicative of our recurring core business operating results. We believe that both management and investors benefit from referring to these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures in assessing our performance and when planning, forecasting, and analyzing future periods. These Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures also facilitate management's internal comparisons to our historical performance and liquidity. We believe these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors both because (1) they allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and (2) they are used by our institutional investors and the analyst community to help them analyze the health of our business.
For more information on these Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, please see the appropriate GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP reconciliation tables included within the attached Exhibit to this release.
j2 GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
Restricted cash 402 —
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $10,699 and $8,701, respectively 179,716 234,195
Long-term investments 70,215 57,722
Property and equipment, net 91,081 79,773
Goodwill 1,260,814 1,196,611
Other purchased intangibles, net 473,815 485,751
Other assets 11,245 12,809
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 143,246 $ 169,837
Income taxes payable, current 3,807 —
Deferred revenue, current 116,580 95,255
Other current liabilities 289 10
Long-term debt 1,007,694 1,001,944
Deferred revenue, non-current 6,986 47
Income taxes payable, non-current 39,974 43,781
Liability for uncertain tax positions 54,496 52,216
Preferred stock — —
Common stock 480 479
Additional paid-in capital 338,409 325,854
Retained earnings 730,725 723,062
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (39,005 ) (29,090 )
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1,030,609 1,020,305
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)
Total revenues $ 287,889 $ 273,174 $ 568,512 $ 527,843
Cost of revenues (1) 47,749 43,159 95,894 83,969
Gross profit 240,140 230,015 472,618 443,874
Sales and marketing (1) 83,171 80,862 169,482 158,339
Research, development and engineering (1) 11,252 11,555 23,462 23,307
General and administrative (1) 91,334 79,038 179,133 155,693
Income from operations 54,383 58,560 100,541 106,535
Interest expense, net 15,502 13,670 31,254 26,079
Other expense, net 394 4,227 4,912 4,551
Income before income taxes and net loss in earnings of equity method investment 38,487 40,663 64,375 75,905
Income tax expense 7,037 9,287 14,055 18,709
Net loss in earnings of equity method investment 2,971 — 2,971 —
Net income $ 28,479 $ 31,376 $ 47,349 $ 57,196
Basic net income per common share:
Net income attributable to j2 Global, Inc. common shareholders $ 0.59 $ 0.65 $ 0.98 $ 1.19
Diluted net income per common share:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 47,951,326 47,547,118 47,912,383 47,505,406
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 49,218,521 48,948,315 48,962,835 48,857,405
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenues $ 129 $ 121 $ 250 $ 238
Sales and marketing 467 521 832 899
Research, development and engineering 355 281 788 518
General and administrative 6,116 4,639 11,617 7,522
Total $ 7,067 $ 5,562 $ 13,487 $ 9,177
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of financing costs and discounts 5,749 6,307
Share-based compensation 13,487 9,177
Provision for doubtful accounts 8,729 5,623
Deferred income taxes, net 453 (3,679 )
Changes in fair value of contingent consideration 9,900 (600 )
Loss on equity securities 7,614 —
Decrease (increase) in:
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 649 2,527
Other assets 2,252 (105 )
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (30,296 ) (54,447 )
Income taxes payable (2,436 ) (4,464 )
Deferred revenue 4,637 1,817
Liability for uncertain tax positions 2,440 (4 )
Other long-term liabilities (1,015 ) 1,887
Net cash provided by operating activities 206,293 111,655
Purchases of equity method investment (21,684 ) —
Purchases of available-for-sale investments (500 ) (5 )
Purchases of property and equipment (28,558 ) (18,945 )
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received (103,202 ) (36,430 )
Purchases of intangible assets (183 ) (768 )
Net cash used in investing activities (154,127 ) (56,148 )
Issuance of long-term debt, net — 636,178
Proceeds from line of credit, net — 44,981
Repayment of line of credit — (225,000 )
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (3,356 ) (6,738 )
Issuance of stock, net of costs 1,475 1,184
Deferred payments for acquisitions (1,308 ) (3,339 )
Other (138 ) (36 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (43,224 ) 411,523
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (2,120 ) 5,576
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 6,822 472,606
Net change in cash balance included in assets held for sale — (813 )
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 350,945 123,950
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period $ 357,767 $ 595,743
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO ADJUSTED NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Non-GAAP net income is GAAP net income with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation and the associated payroll tax expense; (2) elimination of certain acquisition-related integration costs; (3) elimination of interest costs in excess of the coupon rate associated with the convertible notes; (4) elimination of amortization of patents and intangible assets that we acquired; (5) elimination change in value on investment; (6) elimination of additional tax or indirect tax related expense from prior years; and (7) elimination of dilutive effect of the convertible debt.
Three Months Ended June 30,
Per Diluted
2018 Share (*) 2017 Share (*)
Net income $ 28,479 $ 0.57 $ 31,376 $ 0.63
Share based compensation (1)
4,351 0.09 3,329 0.07
Acquisition related integration costs (2)
Interest costs (3)
991 0.02 2,030 0.04
Amortization (4)
29,302 0.61 21,031 0.44
3,257 0.07 — —
Tax expense from prior years (6)
— — 2,058 0.04
Convertible debt dilution (7)
— 0.01 — 0.02
Adjusted non-GAAP net income $ 73,681 $ 1.50 $ 64,790 $ 1.33
* The reconciliation of net income per share from GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP may not foot since each is calculated independently.
Six Months Ended June 30,
Per Diluted Per Diluted
Convertible debt dilution (7) — 0.02 — 0.03
Adjusted non-GAAP net income $ 133,465 $ 2.71 $ 122,558 $ 2.52
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017
Cost of revenues $47,749 $43,159
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (43) —
Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues $47,031 $42,399
Sales and marketing $83,171 $80,862
(484) (1,033)
Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing $82,220 $79,308
Research, development and engineering $11,252 $11,555
Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering $10,719 $11,026
General and administrative $91,334 $79,038
(6,116) (4,639)
(33,717) (32,077)
— (3,007)
Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative $44,014 $37,431
Interest expense, net $15,502 $13,670
(23) —
Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net $13,331 $10,811
Other expense, net $394 $4,227
Acquisition related integration costs (2) — (2,635)
Investments (5) (199) —
Adjusted non-GAAP other expense, net $195 $1,592
Income tax provision $7,037 $9,287
Interest costs (3) 1,157 829
Investments (5) (87) —
Tax expense from prior years (6) — 949
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax provision $16,698 $25,817
Net loss in earnings of equity method investment $2,971 $—
Investments (5) (2,971) —
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss in earnings of equity method investment $— $—
Total adjustments $(45,202) $(33,414)
GAAP earnings per diluted share $0.57 $0.63
Adjustments * $0.93 $0.70
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share $1.50 $1.33
The Company discloses Adjusted non-GAAP Earnings Per Share ("EPS") as a supplemental Non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that this Adjusted non-GAAP measure is broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company's performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of this Adjusted non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors.
Adjusted non-GAAP EPS is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, net income per share and may be different from Non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, this Adjusted non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This Adjusted non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018 AND 2017
Cost of revenues $ 95,894 $ 83,969
Share based compensation (1) (250 ) (238 )
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (43 ) (195 )
Amortization (4) (1,140 ) (1,758 )
Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues $ 94,461 $ 81,778
Sales and marketing $ 169,482 $ 158,339
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (924 ) (2,471 )
Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing $ 167,726 $ 154,969
Research, development and engineering $ 23,462 $ 23,307
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (275 ) (825 )
Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering $ 22,399 $ 21,964
General and administrative $ 179,133 $ 155,693
Share based compensation (1) (11,617 ) (7,522 )
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (14,423 ) (8,287 )
Amortization (4) (66,867 ) (62,934 )
— (3,007 )
Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative $ 86,226 $ 73,943
Interest expense, net $ 31,254 $ 26,079
Acquisition related integration costs (2) (45 ) —
Interest costs (3) (4,265 ) (4,889 )
Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, net $ 26,944 $ 21,190
Other expense, net $ 4,912 $ 4,551
Acquisition related integration costs (2) — (2,635 )
Investments (5) (2,900 ) —
Adjusted non-GAAP other expense, net $ 2,012 $ 1,916
Income tax provision $ 14,055 $ 18,709
Share based compensation (1) 4,200 3,424
Acquisition related integration costs (2) 2,531 3,522
Interest costs (3) 1,662 1,594
Amortization (4) 12,336 21,327
Investments (5) 495 —
Adjusted non-GAAP income tax provision $ 35,279 $ 49,525
Net loss in earnings of equity method investment $ 2,971 $ —
Adjusted non-GAAP net loss in earnings of equity method investment $ — $ —
Total adjustments $ (86,116 ) $ (65,362 )
GAAP earnings per diluted share $ 0.95 $ 1.16
Adjustments * $ 1.76 $ 1.36
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings per diluted share $ 2.71 $ 2.52
To supplement its condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with US GAAP, the Company uses the following Non-GAAP financial measures: Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted non-GAAP net income, and Adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS (collectively the "Non-GAAP financial measures"). The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company uses these Non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about core operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.
(1) Share Based Compensation. The Company excludes stock-based compensation because it is non-cash in nature and because the Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. The Company further believes this measure is useful to investors in that it allows for greater transparency to certain line items in its financial statements. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.
(2) Acquisition Related Integration Costs. The Company excludes certain acquisition and related integration costs such as adjustments to contingent consideration, severance, lease terminations, retention bonuses and other acquisition-specific items. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.
(3) Interest Costs. In June 2014, the Company issued $402.5 million aggregate principal amount of 3.25% convertible senior notes. In accordance with GAAP, the Company separately accounts for the value of the liability and equity features of its outstanding convertible senior notes in a manner that reflects the Company's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. The value of the conversion feature, reflected as a debt discount, is amortized to interest expense over time. Accordingly, the Company recognizes imputed interest expense on its convertible senior notes of approximately 5.8% in its income statement. The Company excludes the difference between the imputed interest expense and the coupon interest expense of 3.25% because it is non-cash in nature and because the Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding core operational performance. In addition, the Company has excluded 3 days of overlapping interest expense in connection with the 8.0% senior unsecured notes and deferred issuance costs associated with the repayment of the line of credit. The Company has determined excluding these items from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.
(4) Amortization. The Company excludes amortization of patents and acquired intangible assets because it is non-cash in nature and because the Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results and comparisons to peers, many of which similarly exclude this item.
(5) Change in Value on Investments. The Company excludes the change in value on its equity investments. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results.
(6) Tax Expense from Prior Years. The Company excludes certain income tax-related items in respect of income tax audit settlements and their related FIN 48 accrual reversals. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results.
(7) Convertible Debt Dilution. The Company excludes convertible debt dilution from diluted EPS. The Company believes that the Non-GAAP financial measures excluding this item provide meaningful supplemental information regarding operational performance. In addition, excluding this item from the Non-GAAP measures facilitates comparisons to historical operating results.
The Company presents Adjusted non-GAAP cost of revenues, Adjusted non-GAAP research, development and engineering, Adjusted non-GAAP sales and marketing, Adjusted non-GAAP general and administrative, Adjusted non-GAAP interest expense, Adjusted non-GAAP other income, Adjusted non-GAAP income tax provision and Adjusted non-GAAP net income because the Company believes that these provide useful information about our operating results and enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects.
NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA RECONCILIATION
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.
Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
Depreciation and amortization 43,857 39,902 86,475 79,225
Reconciliation of GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures:
Share-based compensation and the associated payroll tax expense 7,067 5,562 13,487 9,177
Acquisition-related integration costs 8,192 5,800 15,665 14,413
Investments 2,971 — 2,971 —
Additional indirect tax expense from prior years — 3,007 — 3,007
Adjusted EBITDA $ 113,499 $ 110,196 $ 216,168 $ 209,722
Adjusted EBITDA as calculated above represents earnings before interest and other expense, net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and the items used to reconcile GAAP to Adjusted non-GAAP financial measures, including (1) share-based compensation, (2) certain acquisition-related integration costs, (3) change in value on investments, and (4) additional indirect tax expense from prior years. We disclose Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental Non-GAAP financial performance measure as we believe it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of our business from period to period. We understand that measures similar to Adjusted EBITDA are broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing our performance. Accordingly, we believe that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors.
Adjusted EBITDA is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, net income, and may be different from Non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This Adjusted non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 YTD
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 103,910 $ 102,383 $ — $ — $ 206,293
Less: Purchases of property and equipment (13,165 ) (15,393 ) — — (28,558 )
Free cash flows $ 90,745 $ 86,990 $ — $ — $ 177,735
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 51,191 $ 60,464 $ 67,341 $ 85,424 $ 264,420
Less: Purchases of property and equipment (9,660 ) (9,285 ) (10,538 ) (10,112 ) (39,595 )
Add: Contingent consideration* 20,000 19,950 — — 39,950
Free cash flows $ 61,531 $ 71,129 $ 56,803 $ 75,312 $ 264,775
* Free cash flows of $61.5 million for Q1 2017 and $71.1 million for Q2 2017 is before the effect of payments associated with certain contingent consideration associated with recent acquisitions.
The Company discloses Free cash flows as supplemental Non-GAAP financial performance measure, as it believes it is a useful metric by which to compare the performance of its business from period to period. The Company also understands that this Non-GAAP measure is broadly used by analysts, rating agencies and investors in assessing the Company's performance. Accordingly, the Company believes that the presentation of this Non-GAAP financial measure provides useful information to investors.
Free cash flows is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, Cash Flows from Operating Activities, and may be different from Non-GAAP measures with similar or even identical names used by other companies. In addition, the Non-GAAP measure is not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This Non-GAAP measure has limitations in that it does not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's results of operations determined in accordance with GAAP.
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2018
Cloud Digital
Services Media Corporate Total
GAAP revenues $ 150,297 $ 137,591 $ 1 $ 287,889
GAAP gross profit $ 119,617 $ 120,522 $ 1 $ 240,140
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Share-based compensation 128 1 — 129
Acquisition related integration costs — 43 — 43
Amortization 546 — — 546
Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit $ 120,291 $ 120,566 $ 1 $ 240,858
GAAP operating profit $ 58,182 $ 3,213 $ (7,012 ) $ 54,383
Share-based compensation 1,780 1,196 4,091 7,067
Acquisition related integration costs 840 7,352 — 8,192
Amortization 12,363 20,911 989 34,263
Adjusted non-GAAP operating profit $ 73,165 $ 32,672 $ (1,932 ) $ 103,905
Depreciation 2,449 7,145 — 9,594
Adjusted EBITDA $ 75,614 $ 39,817 $ (1,932 ) $ 113,499
NOTE 1: Table above excludes certain intercompany allocations
NOTE 2: The table above is impacted by several effects including (a) the Company determined certain patent assets and related income and expenses associated with Advanced Messaging Technologies, Inc. were reclassified from the Cloud Services segment to Corporate which resulted in an increase in non-GAAP operating profit by an immaterial amount to the Cloud Service segment with a corresponding decrease to the Corporate entity; and (b) certain expenses associated with Corporate were allocated to the Cloud Services and Digital Media segment as these costs are shared costs incurred by the Corporate entity. As a result, expenses were allocated from Corporate to Cloud Services and Digital Media segment in the amount of $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
The effects noted above reduce Adjusted EBITDA for the Cloud Services and Digital Media segment by $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
GAAP revenues $ 144,709 $ 128,465 $ — $ 273,174
GAAP gross profit $ 114,774 $ 115,241 $ — $ 230,015
Share-based compensation 121 — — 121
Adjusted non-GAAP gross profit $ 115,534 $ 115,241 $ — $ 230,775
GAAP operating profit $ 58,109 $ 10,129 $ (9,678 ) $ 58,560
Amortization 14,876 17,840 — 32,716
Additional indirect tax expense from prior years — — 3,007 3,007
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Volume 10, Issue 1 (9-2019)
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A systematic review and meta-analytic study Theft in Iran
AbouAli Vedadhir *, Hamid Naderi
University of Tehran
Theft as a misconduct or criminal behavior is one of the crucial crimes that threatens the public and social security of the community, and its prevalence raises problem making for order and security and is a clear indication of social insecurity. The purpose of this study is the comprehensive and systematic identification and retrieval, and the combination of research evidences, scientific, written and published quantitative and qualitative reports on the theft problem and types of theft in over the past two decades (1996-2016). This study is a systematic review and meta-synthesis, and in the statistical population and sampling method of total counting including all of research and interventional studies in the field of theft, which were regained the keywords are generally theft and sometimes robbery, Bag, Blackjack and Iran were retrieved. Subsequently searching, screening, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of the studies, the final synthesis was conducted on the cases of 15 that were analysed in MEDCLAC15 and CMA3 softwares. The sample size was at the national level of Iran, which shows the prevalence of theft to be 0.97% in country for two decades. The results show that the central areas of the investigation of theft based on quantitative studies, and most studies have focused on crime detection and crime prevention and the field of theft sociology.
Keywords: Theft, Types of theft, Systematic Review, Meta-Analysis, NAJA, Iran
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Type of Study: پژوهشی |
Received: 2018/06/9
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One of my least favorite members of Congress these days is the representative from Minnesota, Michele Bachmann. This might not be totally true, as she is a wealth, a cornucopia, of craziness that I normally only get to enjoy late at night listening to Coast-to-Coast-AM. She is a member of Congress, but seems to have little grasp of reality, and certainly no grasp of science. Below is a video clip of her on the floor of the House (via Kate Sheppard... via Wonk Room).
Let's not get into the details. Let's just all agree that, yes, carbon dioxide is a naturally occurring gas, and that it is a trace gas in the atmosphere. But let's also agree that carbon dioxide can be a deadly poison!
I think that we should send her a chemistry lesson ... this makes me HORRIFIED!!!
how do you send letters to representatives?


The Front Left Window Switch for my 2005 Ford F250 Super Duty was delivered earlier than I was initially told. The package size was perfect and the item was insolated where it would not be damaged during shipping. It was as described and fit perfectly. I'm very happy with this transaction.


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When Race Relations Get Trivialized
By davenj1 | Jul 15, 2018 1:30 PM ET
Promoted from the diaries by streiff. Promotion does not imply endorsement.
What follows are some stories of interest that caught this writer's attention recently in the area of race relations in the United States. To hear some people talk and write, I was unaware the country was a seething cauldron of racial animosity. Don't get me wrong: I am sure there are true examples of racism out there and I'm sure there are true blue, red-blooded racists also, but as these stories illustrate, concentrating on the trivial does the discussion a huge disservice.
For example, the California Polytechnic Institute at San Luis Obispo is making the world a better place by decreasing the number of Caucasians admitted. Supposedly, when some threshold- defined as less than 50% whites- will quality education be achieved at the school. Their 30-page diversity intitiative states that in 2011, 63% of the student body was white, but that had dropped to 55% in 2017 with "still much work to do." Considering that the white population of California is about 40%, one guesses that once the student body reaches 40% white, quality education will have been achieved.
A University of Michigan professor, Dolceta E. Taylor, she has irrefutable proof that the environmental, or green, movement in the United States is racist. That proof? She bemoans the fact that most environmental groups are headed by white men.
According to a study by someone at UCLA and hyped by USA Today, Uber, Lyft and even regular, old-fashioned taxis are examples of institutional racism. It was even the subject of a doctoral dissertation. The study concluded that "people of color" were more apt to wait longer for any of these services than white people. They also stood a greater chance of having the ride canceled. No word yet on whether there is pending civil rights legislation to address this travesty.
There is a push in Wyoming to change the University of Wyoming's sports nickname to something other than "Cowboys." Apparently, the female, nonwhite, transgendered, gay and lesbian population of Wyoming is so triggered by the term that there is now a push to change the name so as not to cause cardiac conniptions among the offended. Things even got worse when the University initiated an advertising campaign with the slogan, "The world needs more Cowboys." To the offended, they heard, "The world needs more Hitlers."
According to one newspaper report, the nickname is problematic because "The mascot is white. It is also a man." Darrell Hutchison of the Northern Arapahoe tribe says the nickname is exclusionary and doesn't make nonwhites feel good about themselves. University professor Donal O'Toole says the mascot and slogan are simply sexist. Said university spokesman Chad Baldwin: "…a cowboy is not what you are, but who you are."
One imagines Gene Autrey, Tom Mix and John Wayne smiling down from heaven giving these people a hearty middle finger. What's next? The NFL's Dallas Cowsomethings?
Carrolton, Georgia is a predominantly white town west of Atlanta near the Alabama state line. Their mayor is Gerald Byrd who happens to be black. He recently posted a picture on Facebook of an Indian (a/k/a Native American, a/k/a Indigenous Person) next to a black man with the caption:
"The genocide of one race, the enslavement of another. Both people in the photo are the same. White man has and is destroying the world."
When brought to the attention of the black mayor of a predominantly white town that the posting just might be racist itself, he snorted back:
Blacks and other minorities do not hold institutional and financial power to control any part of America except that we boycott, therefore we are not racists and cannot be.
I would say being the mayor of a town qualifies as at least "institutional power."
A recent article at The Root has advised all whites of words and phrases to be avoided since they are racist dog whistle terms and living proof of one's inherent racism. First, black people- who happen to be people who are black- are not to be called "black people." Another word to be avoided is "urban" since The Root seems to think that only black people live in urban areas. "At risk" is another verboten term. Simply, there are no "at risk" people in the world. Next up: "drug dealer." Are they somehow suggesting that only black people can be drug dealers? And wouldn't they themselves be perpetuating a stereotype? Another one- "single parent." Again, are they suggesting that only black people are single parents (although in predominance, statistics don't lie). Two others are "underserved" which one guesses is sort of like "at risk," and "gang related." And henceforth, any mention of the word "Chicago" is proof you are a racist.
On behalf of the white population, this writer apologizes to all the underserved and at risk drug dealing gang members who happen to be single parents living in the city of Chicago.
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin, who has the unfortunate reality of being white, recently visited a rather crappy school in a crappy part of Louisville and stated that the students he met, who happen to be black, were smart and amazing students. One would have thought he appeared in a white hood and robe and burnt a cross on the playground given the reaction. Bevin apparently was surprised that he found some students playing chess.
Civil rights leaders throughout the state quickly excoriated the Governor for his insensitive remarks and belief his perpetuation of a stereotype that black kids could not play chess illustrates his "deteriorating relationship with the state's African-American community."
In related news, The Root has updated their list of racial dog whistle terms to now include "playing chess."
These instances illustrate just a fragment of the trivial nonsense perpetuated by those who see a racial bogeyman behind every tree. From cowboys to chess to taxi service, the racial complaint industry is alive and well in America. Unfortunately, they do the communities they claim to represent a huge disservice.


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El butano, también llamado n-butano, es un hidrocarburo saturado, parafínico o alifático, inflamable, gaseoso que se licúa a presión atmosférica a -0,5 °C, formado por cuatro átomos de carbono y por diez de hidrógeno, cuya fórmula química es C4H10. También puede denominarse con el mismo nombre a un isómero de este gas: el isobutano o metilpropano.

El butano comercial es un gas licuado, obtenido por destilación del petróleo, compuesto principalmente por butano normal (60%), propano (9%), isobutano (30%) y etano (1%).

Como es un gas incoloro e inodoro, en su elaboración se le añade un odorizante (generalmente un mercaptano) que le confiere olor desagradable. Esto permite que se detecte en caso de fugas, porque al ser muy volátil puede acumularse en un recinto y provocar una explosión.

Para extinguir un fuego originado por gas butano se emplean distintos métodos, como dióxido de carbono (CO2), polvo químico o niebla de agua.

Aplicaciones

La principal aplicación del gas butano (C4H10) es como combustible en hogares para cocinar, calentar agua, en estufas y en los encendedores de gas de bolsillo.

En España
En España el gas butano se transporta en la típica, bombona o garrafa de butano, que es un envase cilíndrico, de paredes de acero, normalmente de color naranja (también llamado por ello "color butano"), y que contiene 12,5 kg de butano, que en su mayor parte está en estado líquido, a presión. También existen nuevas bombonas de butano más ligeras, fabricadas con acero inoxidable en lugar de hierro fundido.

Su regulación aparece en el Real Decreto 1085/1992 de 11 de septiembre por el que se aprueba el Reglamento de la actividad de distribución de Gases Licuados del Petróleo. En su artículo 22, determina las obligaciones de los titulares de los contratos de dicho suministro. Entre ellas, se encuentra la revisión de la instalación cada cinco años por una empresa instaladora legalmente habilitada para ello. Similares medidas se han tomado en otros países.

En su estado puro, el butano es inodoro; sin embargo, para hacerlo más fácilmente detectable en el caso de fugas, se le añade sulfuro de mercaptano como compuesto odorizador  que lo hace perceptible al olfato antes de que la mezcla de butano y aire pueda ser explosiva.

Propiedades física-químicas
Su fórmula estructural es:

 Color: incoloro.
 Olor: sustancia inodora cuando es pura, por lo que se le añade otra sustancia (normalmente el  metil mercaptano) de olor característico con motivo de evitar accidentes.
 Densidad relativa de vapor (aire=1): 2.1.
Densidad en estado líquido (a 16 °C): 0,582 g/cm³
 Solubilidad en agua: 3.25 ml/100 ml a 20 °C.
 Punto de ebullición: -1 °C.
 Punto de fusión: -138 °C.
 Masa molar: 58 g/mol.
 Poder calorífico superior: 49 608 kJ/kg aprox.
 Entalpía de combustión: -2 880 kJ/mol.

Efectos sobre la salud
El butano no es tóxico, aunque al ser más pesado que el aire tiende a desplazarlo y puede provocar la muerte por asfixia al impedir que el aire llegue a los pulmones y oxigene la sangre.

La inhalación de butano puede causar euforia, somnolencia, inconsciencia, asfixia, trastornos del ritmo cardíaco, fluctuaciones en la presión sanguínea, pérdida temporaria de la memoria, cuando se abusa directamente de un recipiente presurizado, y puede resultar en la muerte por asfixia y fibrilación ventricular. Entra al torrente sanguíneo y, en segundos produce intoxicación.

El butano es la sustancia volátil más comúnmente mal utilizada en el Reino Unido y fue la causa del 52% de las muertes relacionadas con solventes en 2000. Al rociar butano directamente en la garganta, el chorro de líquido puede enfriarse rápidamente hasta −20 °C por expansión, causando prolongado laringoespasmo. Un "síndrome de muerte súbita", descripto por primera vez, en 1970, es la causa única más común de muerte relacionada con solventes, lo que resulta en el 55% de casos fatales conocidos.

Una pequeña cantidad de dióxido de nitrógeno, un gas tóxico, resulta de la quema de gas butano, junto con cualquier combustión en la atmósfera de la Tierra, y representan un peligro para la salud humana, por calentadores y estufas a butano.

Referencias

Véase también
 Alcano
 Gas natural
 Petróleo
 Gas licuado del petróleo
 Butilo
 Bombona de butano

Enlaces externos

 Instituto nacional de Seguridad e Higiene en el Trabajo de España: Ficha internacional de seguridad química del butano.

Alcanos
Combustibles fósiles


From making the Goa Carnival accessible to now launching a helpline number exclusively foe disabled people, Goa is hitting the headlines for all the right reasons. The helpline has been started by the Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG) to reach out better to the community across the state.
The helpline number is 9971820420. and it is operational from 9 AM to 9 PM. It is open to people with all disability types. They can call this number with questions relating to welfare schemes, grievance redressal, accessibility, employment and more.
Manning the helpline are over four volunteers, well versed in the languages - Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English. Deaf people can reach out to the helpline number through WhatsApp messages.
Once the queries are raised, DRAG will raise the matter with concerned departments. The aim is to ensure speedy action. With thousands of people in the state struggling to get a disability certificate, this helpline number will be a blessing.
"We are still waiting to get more calls because people are only getting to know about this venture now. In Goa, there are many disabled people. So this helpline number is going to be of great help to them all. Most of the disabled people are not aware of their rights. We aim to provide them a platform to know all that. Currently, there are four people who will pick up calls. But we will surely have more people in the coming days", says Vishant Nagvekar, a key member of DRAG.
Sp, spread the word. This is a service that can be of enormous help to draw attention to the needs of the community.


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import {ComponentFixture, TestBed} from '@angular/core/testing';
import {FlexLayoutModule} from '@angular/flex-layout';

import {Background, BackgroundMock} from '../../shared/background_service';

import {TroubleshootComponent} from './index';
import {MaterialModule} from './material_module';

describe('TroubleshootComponent', () => {
  let fixture: ComponentFixture<TroubleshootComponent>;
  let app: TroubleshootComponent;

  beforeEach(() => {
    TestBed
        .configureTestingModule({
          declarations: [TroubleshootComponent],
          imports: [
            FlexLayoutModule,
            MaterialModule,
          ],
          providers: [{provide: Background, useClass: BackgroundMock}],
        })
        .compileComponents();
  });

  beforeEach(() => {
    fixture = TestBed.createComponent(TroubleshootComponent);
    app = fixture.debugElement.componentInstance;
  });

  it('renders content on the page', () => {
    expect(fixture.nativeElement.textContent).toContain('Having issues?');
  });

  it('shows the contact information on the page', () => {
    app.contactEmail = 'support@example.com';
    app.contactPhone = ['12345678', '910111213'];
    app.contactWebsite = 'support.example.com';
    app.troubleshootingInformation = 'Contact IT';
    fixture.detectChanges();

    expect(fixture.nativeElement.textContent).toContain('support@example.com');
    expect(fixture.nativeElement.textContent).toContain('12345678');
    expect(fixture.nativeElement.textContent).toContain('support.example.com');
    expect(fixture.nativeElement.textContent).toContain('Contact IT');
  });

  it('opens the debug view when the button is clicked', () => {
    const bg = TestBed.get(Background);
    spyOn(bg, 'openView');
    const debugButton =
        fixture.debugElement.nativeElement.querySelector('#debug');
    debugButton.click();
    expect(bg.openView).toHaveBeenCalledWith('debug', true);
  });

});


Conan is Coming to SDCC 2016 With Some Awesome Guests!
It's official, Conan will be at San Diego Comic Con International this year! His show will be on Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday with a line up of guests that is sure to get any comic con and movie fan excited. It wouldn't be an exciting SDCC if Conan didn't show up and interview some of our favorite stars on his show, and we are glad to see that he will be returning this year.
Kicking off the festivities on Wednesday, the cast of "Silicon Valley" will be guests on the show. Cast members Thomas Middleditch, Kumail Nanjiani, Zach Woods and Martin Starr will be guests on the show, answering questions about the HBO hit series and attempting not to swear, because well, it's not HBO. Following the cast of "Silicon Valley", Nick Kroll and "Weird Al" Yankovic take the stage. Nick Kroll will be discussing Sausage Party, the upcoming adult animated comedy, while "Weird Al" just is being himself coming to visit with Conan during all the festivities. But the excitement is on Saturday and Sunday, with the casts of Suicide Squad and Game of Thrones coming to the show. For Suicide Squad, Will Smith, Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Cara Delvigne, Joel Kinnaman, Viola Davis, Jai Courtney, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Karen Fukuhara, Jay Hernandez and Adam Beach will be there to promote the film which would be releasing in the next few weeks.
Then on Sunday, the cast of Game of Thrones arrives and will surely be dodging questions about the next season. Joining Conan on the show will be John Bradley, Liam Cunningham, Nathalie Emmanuel, Conleth Hill, Faye Marsay, Kristian Nairn, Iwan Rheon, Issac Hempstead Wright and executive producers David Benioff & D.B. Weiss. Hopefully they will give us a little bit about the next season, but sadly we might have to wait.
Will you be tuning into Conan during Comic Con? Let us know what your most excited to see from Conan!
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Hang with me on this one. Although I might not have my ideas exactly ordered and clear, I do have some thoughts to share about homes, families, responsibilities, and so forth. And I think the stuff I'm thinking about is probably something most people can identify with.
A couple of weeks ago, DH and I sold the home that we bought from my siblings nearly eight years ago, the home my parents purchased in the late 1960s. Originally a parsonage for FBC, the house had a lot of history before they bought it and afterwards….well, let's just say if they could talk, those walls would tell quite a story or two. We all loved it there. The high ceilings, the wood floors, the loooonnnnggg hall that went right down through the center of the house, the front porch with its chairs and swing, the floral wallpaper in the hall…everything.
When my father died in October of 1998, my friend June gently touched my arm and said, "There's a lot of love in this house. I can feel it." How right she was. It was that palpable. After we lost my mother two years later, none of us really visited the home too often…too sad, too many memories. When I decided to move back home, however, DH and I decided to buy it, and for over a year, he worked like a Trojan getting it "just right." Sanding, painting, caulking, stripping wallpaper, retiling floors, redoing cabinets, building an island…he did it all.
We lived there happily for five years, and then experiencing a "scrounged up" feeling from living downtown, we decided to move to an older suburb, one with rolling hills and curves and trees and lots of privacy. The only trouble in Paradise is that we didn't have a buyer for 511. Sure, we had lots of interested people, but something always seemed to happen. Finally, the right couple came along, and even as I write this, they are busy making the house uniquely their own.
Sunday in church one of the stake leaders told a story about seeing the home in which he had grown up. Uninhabited, it had fallen into a state of disrepair, and he thought of how great it would be to purchase the house and restore it to its original best. Reluctantly, he realized that the likelihood of that happening was pretty dismal. However, he began to think of all the wonderful things that had gone on within the home, all of the great lessons that had been taught, the tears that had been shed, the laughter that echoed throughout the dwelling, and the people who had gone forth from the house.
He went on to talk about how he and his brothers had served missions and were now all married and raising children. All of these people, including their children, were affected by what went on within the walls of that now abandoned home. He realized that although the house was important, what was more important was what came from it. I had one of those "aha" moments because I realized that he was singing my song, in a manner of speaking.
511 Chesnut (yes, without the t) sheltered us for decades, and we all have fond memories of the happenings there. We even have memories and thoughts of the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the structure itself. The front door was always a struggle to open, and even now I can see my mother sort of pressing against it and lifting the knob at the same time. We always joked about how you had to put a little hip motion into it.
But what's important is what came from the house and what we all took from it. Four adult children and their children are living better lives because of lessons learned there…and love shared. As I told Elizabeth the other day, the memories of 511 are in our hearts and psyches, and regardless of who lives there, the house is forever part of us.
The picture above says it all. Can you see the light burning in the window? What does it say about coming in out of the cold?
Ah… I think that might be my song too. Granted, we've only owned our home for three years, but at 100-years-old this year, I think the memories are there.
Not to take too much from your post, our stake president recently told us a story about his home. It's about the same age, and he's owned it for many years, but he once noticed that there was a definite sag in the middle of the living room. As it turned out, the grandsons of the guy who built the home (and had since died) ended up in our stake president's ward, and he asked them. Their answer: Oh that was the time grandpa decided to make a larger workshop in the basement, so he cut out all the support beams. Then they started to tell our stake president about the time grandpa had decided to use dynamite (not even kidding) to blow a hole through the basement wall so that he could have a door to the outside.
At this point, our stake president asked them to stop talking.
The house still stands (after some serious reinforcing done by our stake president). I love old homes, and if the time ever comes to leave our tiny home, it'll be a sad day. I'll miss it all, even the things I'd give just about anything to fix.
I miss it, sure, but it was time to move on. If and when that time comes for you, you'll know it.
I know I will always have fond memories of family get togethers in that house and the love felt within those walls! Without the people though, it is simply a house; everyone made it a home! We will always carry those memories and that love with us no matter where we go; the legacy continues!
Amen, Carrie. I couldn't have said it better myself.
I adore your new house…have fond memories of 511…after all that is where our friendship was first nurtured!
Remember Heather's shower? That was fun, wasn't it? I remember seeing a couple of people there that I didn't even know or remember coming in. Yet they felt perfectly comfortable there too.
I changed it yesterday. When I was browsing through the NYC pictures, I came across this one and noticed La Mela on the left, and that's a restaurant that we (the people I'm going back to the big city with next week) decided to eat in one evening. I was kind of shocked and pleased to see it in my photos. When are we going????
My husband, too, has been deeply involved with making our first house a home. Whenever I start to get annoyed with his lack of tidiness, I remember just how much work he is putting in to make my dream come true.
I seriously had no IDEA how much would be involved with getting the garden setup, but once he started he was totally committed to getting it done. I treasure that.
Thank you for sharing this!! Since I've never lived in a home like that (except for my year in foster care) it reaffirms my faith that we can create that for our family.
I know you've heard this quote (because you're smart and are a voracious reader), but I'm going to repeat it anyway. "You buy a house but you make a home." Sounds like that's what you and Chris are doing.
This is a wonderful thought. It really makes me think about my attitude towards where I'm living. We have been living here with one foot out the door all year long, thinking about when we'd buy a house. A couple of weeks ago we decided to get out of debt completely (good bye student loans!) instead of buy right now and wait a couple of years. One of the thoughts I had was that the Lord wants us to just be happy where ever we are in our lives.
And speaking about where we are in our lives, I've added your daughter's blog to my reader finally! Thanks for the info.
I like your thought about the Lord wanting us to be happy where ever we are in our lives. While I think He gives us hopes and dreams, He also wants us to live, truly LIVE, in the present.


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Member of the terrorist group named Akatsuki, Deidara has teamed up with Sasori for the raid over the hidden village of Sand. They intended to kidnap no less than the kazekage, Gaara! Deidara's techniques combine bakuton (art of explosion) and a supernatural skill of clay molding : the Kibaku Nendo. With his two extra mouths in his hand, he mixes clay and his chakra to mold it into an animal which will be sent towards its target to explode. To get in the village silently, Deidara molded a clay bird who grew enough for Deidara to stand on it.
Deidara is standing still, arms crossed ahead with an arrogant and dismissive demeanor... He considers himself as an "artist" and despises anyone who does not understand his art. As he is quite whimsical, you can see in the attitude of the three mouths of him his lust for driving the others to extremes. Of course, he wears his akatsuki coat and his bang hides almost totally his left eye and his eyepiece.
The statue of Deidara himself is very detailed. Each hand is perfectly sculpted with its extra mouth from which spurt out a tongue as a deadly threat to its opponent. His look angled down expresses exactly his despise for anybody and his superiority feeling. Lastly, blown by the explosion, his Akatsuki patterned coat is seething under the wind, bringing some dynamism to Deidara's pose.
Facing Gaara and his sand hand, Deidara is flying on his giant clay bird, he made himself with his personal techniques. His impressive mount is raising in the air due the explosions Deidara makes. That's why the bird is lying on a dust and fire cloud, which create a fascinating sheaf of color.
The clay bird is displayed with his wing spread out. Its texture and painting have been greatly worked on to get this fine mate and delicate result... It's lying on a dust cloud mixed his the fire of an explosion where we also succeeded in getting a great game of textures and colors. The vivd colors are emphasized by the varnish whilst the mate rendering of dust and sand are balancing this whole.
The base is very much alike Gaara's one, colored with a mate black and a color lining going through the middle of its circumference. However, this lining is not red this time, we felt like yellow would be a fine reference to Deidara's hair color. Lastly, a metal effect plate is engraved with Deidara's name with a font like the logo of the anime and manga.
Obviously, the most impressive part of this statue is its unusual size which makes it a true work-of-art: with 45cm high, this HQS has been thoroughly engineered so we could achieve a weight reasonable and be sure you could display it on your furniture.


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Joie Lee
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Joie Susannah Lee (born June 22, 1962) is an American screenwriter, film producer, film director and actress. She has appeared in many of the films directed by her brother, Spike Lee, including She's Gotta Have It (1986), School Daze (1988), Do the Right Thing (1989), and Mo' Better Blues (1990). She also wrote and produced the film Crooklyn. Lee was born in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of Jacqueline (née Shelton), a teacher of arts and black literature, and William James Edward Lee III, a jazz musician, bassist, actor and composer. Description above from the Wikipedia article Joie Lee, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
2020 Farewell Amor
2014 Da Sweet Blood of Jesus as Nurse Colquitt
2007 Starting Out in the Evening as Second Author
2004 She Hate Me as Gloria Reid
2003 Coffee and Cigarettes as Good Twin
1999 Summer of Sam as Bed Stuy Woman Interviewed
1996 Get on the Bus as Jindal
1996 Girl 6 as Switchboard Operator
1995 Losing Isaiah as Marie
1991 A Kiss Before Dying as Cathy
1990 Mo' Better Blues as Indigo
1989 Coffee and Cigarettes II as Good Twin
1989 Do the Right Thing as Jade
1988 School Daze as Lizzie Life
1986 She's Gotta Have It as Clorinda Bradford
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2005 All the Invisible Children