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Raymond James Trust N.A. boosted its stake in Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) by 9.8% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 7,150 shares of the software company's stock after acquiring an additional 639 shares during the period. Raymond James Trust N.A.'s holdings in Autodesk were worth $2,183,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
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For those going to Grand Rapids try and work a visit to the Meijer Sculpture Gardens into your weekend. Sorry I won't be able to attend. Have fun.
Yeah, those are the times given.
Middle of the night? Why did they move it from the afternoon to after midnight? I still can't make it but I was curious why the event times are now eight hours later than when it was originally listed in the schedule. There is nothing going on in Grand Rapids that late at night except the bars and movie theaters.
The Meijer garden is worth seeing.
Did the scheduled time for the event change or is the board having fun with people. It has shown me two different days and times for the event. The 9th from 4:30 to 7:30 PM and the 10th from 12:30 AM to 3:15 AM. I get the different times shown each time I visit the page.
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Q: How to cross reference data in MongoDB I am trying to make my first application using PHP and MongoDB.
What I am trying to make is a listing of Fruit trees in a given area, and Also I want to have a list of fruit trees  that could be grown in an area.
I come from MySQL background, so if in sql, I would have a trees table that had information about trees. Than I would have a table of actual trees, which would be left joined on a IDs with the trees table,a nd also have location and other information.
However in Mongo, I am not sure how this is done, or HOW it should be done.
Baiscally want I want is a list of trees, and than users can make a reference about their own tree.
Any help or direction on how this would be great.
$db->trees->fruittrees
$db->tress->userstrees

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A: There are quite a few things missing from your question however:

What I am trying to make is a listing of Fruit trees in a given area, and Also I want to have a list of fruit trees that could be grown in an area.

Smells like a geospatial query: http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/core/geospatial-indexes/ .
So the user would have a location:
{
    name: 'sammaye',
    location: [107,206]
}

And each growing tree could take advantage of an array of areas:
{
    name: 'apple tree'
    locations_of_growth: [[74,59],[67,-45]]
}

And you would simply do a $near query on the user comparable to the distance of the Earth ( http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/core/geospatial-indexes/#distance-calculation ) to calculate what trees exist near that user.
The thing about geospatial queries is that they can be constrained with further information as well, so say you want to allow the user to compare the leaf colour of their apple trees in the area to find out how many apple trees in the area have green leafs you can simply add that as a conditiojn within the tree document and add it to your $near.
There is one downside to a geospatial query and it is that you can only have one index per collection ( http://docs.mongodb.org/manual/core/geospatial-indexes/#create-a-geospatial-index ) so this means that if you wish to also provide a list of trees that can be planted in that area then you might need two collections, one called other_trees and one called growable_species. When you want to allow the user to compare their tree to others in the area you query other_trees and when you wish to allow the user to view what trees can be grown in the area you can query growable_trees.
This is of course just one way of doing this.
Edit
I would not "recommend" using Doctrine, it is upto you and it depends on your scenario. Doctrine is a very heavy and surprisingly slow ORM and there are a lot of faster and more Lightweight ORMs for PHP out there: http://docs.mongodb.org/ecosystem/drivers/php-libraries/ if you want to a use an ORM that is, maybe you have a full stack framework or you want to go it alone with the driver.
Also MongoDB does not require JSON PHP (what-ever that is) handling knowledge. All results from MongoDB come into the driver as BSON and are then de-serialzed to a standard dict within PHP, namely an associative array. You do not require JSON PHP handling knowledge here.
Also unlike other answers, be very wary about "store all that information in a single JSON document", namely because MongoDB is BSON not JSON but also because embedding should be thought about very carefully and should be judged upon whether it fits your scenario or not. In fact you will find that embedding anything more than _ids in most cases to other rows can cause problems, but as I said it is scenario dependant.

A: MongoDB is a document-oriented database. This means you should design your model completely different as you are used in MySQL or another relational database. For example, if you want to store users information (including the trees that they have) you should store all that information in a single JSON document. For more reference please read this
I also recommend using Doctrine which lets you store objects into your MongoDB, so it will be far easier to model your database, you will only need to create an Object Oriented Model that represents your objects. Please refer to this page
For this you will need knowledge in JSON php handling and object oriented programming. One thing that always helps in the beginning of the transition from using MySql to a No-Sql database is to model your database and then denormalize the tables, that way you will know all the information you need to put in your objects/documents.
Hope this helps you

A: I've found quite often when modeling data in Mongo it depends on how you will use the data in the UI. Mongo isn't good at doing joins (as you know), but you can still do them. You can do them in a middle tier or in the UI.
So for your example, I would probably do the following:
A tree in the tree collection:

{
   "_id" : 123,
   "name" : "Orange",
   "price" : 10,
   "climate" : "Any"
}

User:

{
   "user" : "Bob",
   "selected_trees" : [ 123, 124, 156 ]
}

Then in your UI, you load Bob and make one call to the available tree collection to get the details of the trees for him.
Also a common practice is to actually include the full tree object with the user. You will recoil in disgust at this idea coming from a relational background, but it's very common with Mongo. You have copies of the same data all over. That is normal and expected.

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The French call it granité. In Italy, it is known as granita siciliana, where it is eaten any time of day, even for breakfast with a brioche. The rest of us know it simply as granita, a frozen dessert made with fruit juice or purée, coffee, or wine that is sweetened with simple syrup. It has a grainy, yet delicate texture, similar to shaved ice, and bursts with intense flavor and melts as soon as it hits the tongue. It is often served as a light dessert, especially nice after a heavy meal, or as a palate cleanser between courses.
Sumo Citrus. Have you heard of it? I hadn't until I walked into Whole Foods a couple of weeks ago and was greeted with a beautiful display of these uniquely-shaped and brightly-colored fruit with a thick, dimpled peel and distinctive "top knot". These large mandarin oranges are seedless, easy to peel, and very sweet. They're juicy, but not so much that the juice drips down your arm when you peel them like some oranges can do.
We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right? Well, if I had these muffins, I'd eat breakfast every day. Heck, I'd eat two breakfasts a day. Unfortunately, this type of logic doesn't follow healthy dietary guidelines, so I go without breakfast on some mornings and relish the days that I can indulge.
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Am I the last dessert-obssessed person to find out about pudding cakes? Better late than never, I suppose. If, like me, you have been living in a cave or under a rock somewhere and have never had these before, trust me. You'll be a fan. These little beauties are both cake and pudding in one! Brilliant, right? You can see the two distinct layers – a soufflé-like cake on the bottom and a soft, custard-like pudding on top.
These muffins, courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis, sounded so good and unique that I just had to make them. The recipe called for both olive oil and balsamic vinegar, ingredients not commonly found in muffins. Don't worry, these two flavors are subtle, not overpowering at all. The balsamic vinegar complements the sweetness of the muffins, and the olive oil imparts a fruity flavor. While vegetable or canola oil are not unusual in baking, olive oil is not often used because of its distinct flavor, but in this recipe, however, the olive oil is a great addition.
The meyer lemon is a key ingredient in this easy, yet delicious pasta dish. In less than 30 minutes and with only a few ingredients, you can make this totally satisfying meal. It is another versatile dish that can be served simply as is with a side salad or a piece of bread, or dressed up with some chicken breast, grilled shrimp or salmon. Lemon thyme, parsley, or basil would also make great additions to this pasta, not only for added flavor, but for color, as well. The meyer lemon, less acidic and sweeter than regular lemons, shines through and brightens the flavor of this no-cook sauce and the goat cheese adds a tanginess as well as creaminess. This recipe is a good one for me to have in my repertoire of quick and easy meals since it's a good one to make especially after a long day at work and what feels like an even longer commute home. It really can't get any easier that this to prepare a home-cooked meal.


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The Spirit of D. . .
The Spirit of Dance
By Cynthia Winton-Henry
Dances, songs, and stories expressed through movements of the body renew life and recreate wisdom, says the co-founder of interplay
India changed me. More accurately, Indians who dance changed me. I didn't come to be changed. Only one thing drew me to Mumbai, a Jesuit priest named Prashant. He and I met in a California class on dance and religion. I had invited participants to find a partner, and bring their palm to their partner's palm. Prashant was right there. Our palms joined, the music played and we were carried to a place we hadn't been to before.
I was used to things like this happening. In 1989, Phil Porter and I created InterPlay because we understood the powerful ways that dance and stories restore body wisdom, personal freedom, and intercultural connection. Over 19 years, we had found easy, elegant steps to help every kind of person move, breathe, tell their story, and be still. Adding in a few key ideas, like 'the physicality of grace' helped people recuperating from serious illnesses, therapists, religious professionals, scientists, and even prison inmates feel a sense of relief. I wasn't surprised. I felt it all around the US and with people in Africa, Thailand, and Australia.
Dozens of hand dances and stories later, Prashant shared his dream for global exchange between people in India and the US. Knowing the power of InterPlay, he playfully encouraged me to come to Mumbai. My spirit was willing, but my travel instinct hadn't extended to this great land. I was ignorant about all things Indian. On the other hand, I knew that if I could InterPlay with people in Vasai, Talasari and Mumbai that would quickly change.
I was not only welcomed, I was overwhelmed with the spontaneous responsiveness of my new friends. Arriving with four other InterPlay leaders – an Australian, a South Korean American, and two Californians – we joined with Prashant to play with AIDs orphans, school kids, women in a slum, tribal youth in Talasari, Jesuits, nuns, organisational consultants, social activists, and health care workers. It was magical. InterPlay had created powerfully strong communities in over 50 cities but here I was in a context where I knew next to nothing of the language, religion, cultural history, and food palate. I was making friends.
In the United States, I apply myself every day to the task of reminding people to dance their lives. I believe that the American work ethic and prevailing religious beliefs pushed our common dance and drum into the background. We lost the body's social glue. In my opinion, the result has been epidemic depression, and a pervasive struggle for heartfelt connection. On top of that, we exported some of our worst behaviours. Words in the hidden text, The Hymn of Jesus, quote Jesus as saying, "Who does not dance, does not know what comes to pass." Apparently, Jesus sang these words to his disciples while doing a circle dance the night he was arrested. I often wish people in the US could hear these words.
Maybe that is why India changed me. The first night in Vasai, I found a stream of living people ready and willing to move. Men and women offered us their dances. Children offered dances. Visiting Warli tribals in Talasari, I saw the spiral dance in every single painting and witnessed the powerful dancing of seven men in a fire-lit home as women sang in prayer. I couldn't understand the words, but I knew that the heart of it had to do with their connection to the earth and their unifying bond. People all over the developed world are looking for what they have. I am grateful to share similar body knowledge.
All of this moved me deeply, but it was in the heart of Mumbai where I was profoundly touched and changed. After playing with children orphaned by AIDS, we travelled to a slum area. I was tired and very nervous. Slums are one of the few things that people back in the US hear about. Driving to the top of the hill away from Mumbai's hectic traffic, I was surprised at the neat paths, the trees and the open courtyard with orange flags flying. A wall was painted with the words "Welcome 2008."
I entered a tidy room. Rugs were laid down. Thirty women who work as animators in their community expected someone to lead yoga. Instead, after 40 minutes of fake circle dances, following and leading, doing palm to palm dances and improvisational singing, they said, "I got a little bread to eat and ran over to this meeting already tired. But now I feel so much better!" Another woman said, "I thought this was going to be yoga. Yoga is difficult. This is so easy! Anyone could do it!" They were remembering joy. Their minds cleared. They felt renewed. Me too!
Then Prashant, the other InterPlayers and I danced and sang on their behalf. We did simple, improvisational shapes and stillness from our heart. The women watched with eyes wide open. They had never imagined that Americans could want peace. When the group organiser asked if any of them would like to become InterPlay leaders, 30 hands shot up. If InterPlay could provide this much relief, it could go far. Maybe re-introducing full-bodied play as a source of health for everyone is not such a crazy idea after all.
That's when I felt a life-changing burst of hope. It was a physical, bright bubble in my chest bigger than my heart. I realised that my hopes had always been based on intellectual optimism, and the privileged dreams of being a well-fed, well-housed American. This was hope beyond that hope. Today I humbly carry it with me. Thanks to the beautiful women and men in India, Prashant and many others that hope has not diminished.
Through InterPlay, I keep learning that it is possible to increase the happiness quotient in groups of diverse people. InterPlay isn't rooted in a single culture, but in universally shared abilities of the body. It provides one of the quickest ways to access familiar joys usually found in our home cultures. In a world on the move, in an immigrating, mixing it up world, more and more of us are farther and farther from home. I would love more InterPlay and the chance to create more happy, life-changing encounters. Intuition tells me not to worry, it's destiny.
(To participate in IEGP 2009 contact Prashant Olalekar prash7654@gmail.com at Pasayadaan, Nalasopara PO, Thane Dt., 401203 or Cynthia at )


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"Doreen was AMAZING! She was everything I needed and wanted for the care of my child in this very delicate situation."
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"Collette was very welcoming and put me at ease immediately. Since I was being seen for anxiety, this was a great relief being seen for the first time. She was professional and helpful for my situation. I'm glad that she was referred to me by my therapist."
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- A.Z
The entire staff and providers are so friendly and down to earth. Never have I once received a look or passing glare of judgement. Everyone is professional, but not uptight. They are very welcoming and seem to enjoy their job, almost as if it's not a job, it's where they want to be. They care!
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Prior to joining the Counseling Center, Christine provided clinical services in mental health and educational settings. She spent ten years at the Greater Nashua Mental Health Center, where she provided therapy, case management, functional supports and crisis intervention to individuals and families. Christine enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults, and has a wide range of clinical experience treating issues that include mood dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, stress, difficult life transitions, relationship challenges, women's issues, grief and loss. Christine is bilingual in English and American Sign Language, and specializes in treating clients who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
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Reduce Risks with Biannual Mamograms!
A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal. The results are recorded on x-ray film or directly into a computer for a doctor called a radiologist to examine. This x-ray allows the doctor to look for abnormal changes in breast tissue that cannot be felt during a physical exam.
While standing in front of a special x-ray machine, your breasts are placed between two plates which compress the breast in order to obtain the clearest photo possible. The compression can be uncomfortable for some women but only lasts a short time. The entire duration of a mammogram takes about 20 minutes.
Detecting abnormalities early allows you to be proactive in the prevention or treatment of disease or cancer.
Women ages 50-74 years old should get a mammogram every 2 years (biannually). While Dr. Davis does not perform mammograms in his office, he highly recommends you have yours done regularly.


Cameron Templeton has joined 22squared as a creative director at the independent shop's Atlanta office.
Templeton joins from Firstborn New York, where he also served in the role of creative director and worked with brands including Audible and Patron. In his new role, he'll be working on brands including Baskin-Robbins, SunTrust Bank and Home Depot.
His appointment is the latest in a string of creative hires at the agency's Atlanta office. Executive creative director Al Patton joined from R/GA in May and creative director Bryan Lee joined from BBDO Atlanta in July.
22squared, which also has an office in Tampa, works with clients including Publix, Southeast Toyota and Dunkin' Donuts.


This interview is part of an occasional series of profiles introducing you to the people behind 23andMe's compelling research. Meghan Mullins, a research assistant, previously did work on obesity and diabetes among the Pima Indians in Arizona. Here at 23andMe, Meghan works with our cancer and Parkinson's research initiatives. She also ensures that the research we do adheres to ethical guidelines.
Before I started working at 23andMe, I spent two years with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, a division of the National Institutes of Health. I worked in the genetics lab studying obesity and diabetes in Pima Indians.
I'm a Research Assistant at 23andMe, so I work on our research initiatives for Parkinson's and cancer where we study the associations between genetics and disease. I also create protocols for our studies and work with our Institutional Review Board to protect the rights of research participants. And I helped spearhead the recruiting efforts for our African Ancestry project.
I accidentally ended up in genetics, but I really enjoy it. Because it's a relatively new field in biology, the pace of research is very fast.
For example, the most comprehensive genetic research to date has been on people of European descent. We don't really know how that applies to people with other ethnic backgrounds because the research hasn't been repeated to include them. That's why I'm excited about what 23andMe did with our Roots Into the Future project, a research initiative addressing the African American community. We're closing the gap to include more people with African descent in genetic research, and we're generating knowledge that will help people with more diverse backgrounds in the future.
I'm interested in a recent European study about gene therapy for Parkinson's Disease. They're testing a new gene therapy and while very preliminary, results have shown that patients were able to come off of dopamine replacement medications without the temporal flux of other Parkinson's drugs.
It's something that most people know, but have a hard time applying: who you are is a function of your genetics and your environment. When people see the results of genetic tests, they often forget about the environmental factors like where and how you live. It's really all these elements coming together that make you who you are.
I have a tiny percentage of sub-Saharan African DNA, which could be from my Cherokee background. I also learned that I carry the "redhead gene" – and while I currently live my life with red hair, it's naturally brown.
In general, my 23andMe results inspired me to commit to more regular exercise given how much risk that contributes to any given condition. In fact, I have been running regularly and was able to lower my cholesterol by about 30 percent.


Adam Riches goes on tour!
AWARD-WINNING Comedian Adam Riches is coming to Bridgwater Arts Centre on May 18.
After taking three hit shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, Adam Riches has decided to embark on his debut UK tour, The Adam Riches Experience in 2019. Beginning at the Brighton Komedia Studio on 25th April 2019, and concluding at the Fringe Festival on 3rd July 2019, the tour will take in an initial 19 dates.
Adam Riches is live comedy and live comedy is Adam Riches. No other performer provides audiences the opportunity to sit back and enjoy an evening of off the wall, absurd and downright hilarious comedy.
From spoof narratives to edge of your seat audience participation to masterful character creations, no two shows are alike.
Adam is rightly viewed as the premier exponent of innovative comedy and in The Adam Riches Experience he brings brand new, immersive characters to venues across the UK, in the wake of widespread critical acclaim this summer.
Nominated for The Times Southbank Show Breakthrough Award, winner of the Edinburgh Comedy Award, three Chortle Awards and also named Time Out Comedy's Person of the Year, Adam has appeared on Detectorists (BBC Four), Top Coppers (BBC Three), Drunk History (Comedy Central), The Last Leg (Channel 4) and 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).


At some point, most U.S. exporters need to visit the overseas market they are selling into. Some thoughtful preparation can help insure that your trip is both safe and productive.
Read as much as possible about the countries in which you plan to travel. Informing yourself about a nation's history, culture, customs and politics will make your stay more meaningful. Such information can be found in most libraries, bookstores and tourist bureaus. Although English is spoken in many countries, it is a good idea to learn what you can of the language of the country in which you will be traveling.
Don't bring anything you would hate to lose (jewelry, irreplaceable family objects, all unnecessary credit cards).
Your family may need to reach you because of an emergency at home or because they are worried about your welfare. They should call the State Department's Overseas Citizens Services at (202) 647-5225. The State Department will relay the message to the consular officers in the country in which you are traveling. Consular officers will attempt to locate you, pass on urgent messages, and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back to your family.
Your Itinerary: You should leave a detailed itinerary (with names, addresses, and phone numbers of persons and places to be visited) with relatives or friends in the United States so that you can be reached in an emergency. Also, include a photocopy of your passport information page.
While You Are Overseas: If you change your travel plans, miss your return flight, or extend your trip, be sure to notify relatives or friends at home. Should you find yourself in an area of civil unrest or natural disaster, please let your relatives or friends at home know as soon as you can that you are safe. Furthermore, upon arrival in a foreign country, you should contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to register your presence and to keep the U.S. consul informed of your whereabouts.
Obey Foreign Laws: When you are in a foreign country, you are subject to its laws. It helps to learn about local laws and regulations and to obey them. Do not deliver a package for anyone, unless you know the person well and you are certain that the package does not contain drugs or other contraband.
Legal Aid: Because you are subject to local laws abroad, there is little that a U.S. consular officer can do for you, if you encounter legal difficulties. A consular officer cannot get you out of jail. They can provide a list of local attorneys and help you find adequate legal representation. If you are arrested, you should ask the authorities to notify a consular officer at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Under international agreements and practice, you have the right to talk to the U.S. consul. If you are denied this right, try to have someone get in touch with the U.S. consular officer for you.


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Rand Paul Plans To Filibuster Patriot Act
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said this week that he intends to mount a fight against the reauthorization of the Patriot Act, the post-Sept. 11 law that gives the National Security Agency much of its authority to conduct surveillance programs.
"I'm going to lead the charge in the next couple of weeks as the Patriot Act comes forward. We will be filibustering. We will be trying to stop it. We are not going to let them run over us," Paul told the New Hampshire Union Leader on Monday.
The Patriot Act expires June 1, but Congress must effectively renew the law by May 22nd because of a scheduled weeklong break. Paul, a civil libertarian who hopes to capture the 2016 Republican nomination for president, has consistently spoken against reauthorizing the law, going so far as to oppose a 2014 bill that would have ended controversial NSA phone record collection because it left the government's broad authority to conduct surveillance intact.
It's unclear whether Paul plans to vote to block reauthorizing the surveillance law, or whether he intends to mount a traditional "talking" filibuster that would eat up valuable time on the Senate floor. A request with the senator's spokesperson for more details was not immediately returned.
The Kentucky Republican isn't the only member of the Senate with objections to the Patriot Act. On the other side of the aisle, Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), who is one of the most persistent critics of U.S. surveillance programs, has said that he, too, plans to wage war over some of the law's most controversial provisions. In an interview with MSNBC on Sunday, Wyden threatened to mount a filibuster if Congress reauthorizes Section 215 of the act, upon which the government has built its rationale for the bulk data collection revealed in 2013 by NSA leaker Edward Snowden.
Wyden and Paul have teamed up on national security issues in the past. In 2013, the senator from Oregon lent his voice to Paul's filibuster of the nomination of John Brennan as CIA director.
A request for comment with a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who is a strong supporter of the Patriot Act, was not immediately returned on Monday.
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NATIONAL HARBOR, MD - MARCH 07: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference at the Gaylord International Hotel and Conference Center March 7, 2014 in National Harbor, Maryland. The CPAC annual meeting brings together conservative politicians, pundits and their supporters for speeches, panels and classes. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)


Cerridwen Fallingstar was born in Southern California. Her parents were agnostic; her father worked for Aerospace designing sattelites and other space exploration vehicles. Her mother was a librarian. Cerridwen is a shamanic Witch and Priestess who has taught classes in magic, ritual and metaphysics for thirty years. She gives lectures tying together psychology, spirituality, history, contemporary issues and politics in an entertaining, enlightening and humorous format. She has founded three covens, and an organization called EarthRite which offered public rituals to her Northern California community for a dozen years. She worked closely with Starhawk during the early years of Reclaiming, a ritual and teaching organization based in San Francisco.
Since childhood, Cerridwen has had the ability to time-travel, entering alternate realms and distant times at will through the use of shamanic trance (hypnosis). She has published a book called The Heart of the Fire a historical novel about Witchcraft in sixteenth century Scotland and will shortly be publishing a second past-life novel called White as Bone Red as Blood. This novel is set in twelfth century Japan and details the clash between the Heike and Genji clans which ushered in the Samurai period. Cerridwen has worked as a journalist for alternative publications and has published hundreds of columns, articles and short stories, some of which have been anthologized. She has been interviewed extensively by print, radio and television media. She received a double Bachlor's degree in English Literature and English Composition from Beloit College, and a Master's Degree in English Literature from UCLA.
Cerridwen was married to Elie Demers for twenty-five years, until his untimely death. They have a son who has recently graduated from college. She regards her experience of creating a sacred marriage and raising a conscious, healthy young man to be her greatest accomplishments, and while she has studied with spiritual teachers from a wide variety of traditions, including Native American, West African, Tantra, Reiki, Zen, Kundalini Yoga, Wiccan and New Age, she regards her husband and her son as her greatest teachers.
Cerridwen offers a wide selection of classes, including a year long Apprenticeship program. She also works as a professional psychic, offering readings and trance journeys (hypnotherapy in a shamanic context.) For information on classes, rituals and private sessions facilitated by Cerridwen Fallingstar, or to set up workshops and lectures in your area, contact her by email at: c.fallingstar@gmail.com.


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Rydal Penrhos has announced another exciting development as part of ongoing improvements to various facilities across the school.
Headmaster Simon Smith confirmed that work to upgrade the Dining Hall is now underway as it continues to benefit from its partnership with catering providers Holroyd Howe after they took over on St David's Day earlier this year.
This development has come after a period of "consultation" between the two parties, and will involve a complete restructure of the serving areas and furniture at the facility.
The work will also see the kitchen receive a makeover and receive state of the art equipment as part of the investment, which will benefit both day and boarding pupils considerably in the coming years.
Short-term changes have been made to the current menu for the remainder of the academic year due to the ongoing work, that is set to be completed for the start of the autumn term in September.
Mr Smith, said: "After a period of consultation and design work we are, I'm delighted to say, about to embark in the Senior School on a significant investment project to purchase new cooking equipment, serving areas and dining furniture.
"This will reap significant benefits in the long term which will shorten queuing time, further improve the menus and provide a contemporary dining experience which we can all appreciate and be proud of.


>I was out at the Game Developers Convention in Austin last week. I had a great time and wish I could have met more folks. I'll have some notes and observations on trends that I gathered from the festivities that I'll be rolling out soon, but the one thing that really caught my eye was the extreme interest in the "Free to Play (with a heaping helping of microtransactions)" business model. My personal thought is that its going to get crowded online with everyone scrambling to attract their preferred gender/age demographic, while at the same time not having minimal (or no) revenue stream. Plus, if you are one of the lucky newcomers to have That Certain Something, what steps are you taking to prevent the existing games from simply adding That Certain Something as a game mode/feature to their own game?


The City of Hutchinson and USAquatics, Inc. was featured in the October/November 2017 issue of World Waterpark - The Official Magazine of the World Waterpark Association and our involvement on The Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center. USAquatics, Inc. was involved in the Development, Design and Consulting for The Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center, including gathering data, setting up budgets and designing the entire aquatic center. Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center spans 34,000 square feet, can accommodate 730 swimmers at once and features zero-depth entry with spray play features, zip-line, climbing wall, leisure river, and much more.
"The Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center finishes up its first season with plenty to celebrate and with new ideas on how to continue growing in the future."
Since its grand opening on June 3rd, 2017, The Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center in Hutchinson, MN has had a great season with hosting introductory swim lesson classes, offering a variety eco-friendly and healthy options at their concession stand and incorporating green environments in their plant choices and filter system. With the season now closed, they are already making plans to improve in the 2018 season with more fitness classes, and special swim times for younger and older patrons.
Click Here to read the full article. Check out this month and upcoming issues for "World Waterpark Magazine" Here.
Check out Hutchinson Family Aquatic Center Here.


On Februrary 14th, 2019 at 10.00 a.m., the webinar by Dr Lothar Kruse, Director of Impetus Bisosci- ence, will offer a detailed and comprehensible introduction to DNA analysis. On the basis of an increasing demand for identifying genetic modifications, Dr Kruse will explain the various steps of analysing genetic material. The webinar will be conducted in English.


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Das Baselbieterlied (ursprünglicher Titel: Baselbieterchränzli) ist die inoffizielle Hymne des Kantons Basel-Landschaft.

Allgemeine Verbreitung fand das Baselbieterlied während des Kampfes um die Wiedervereinigung beider Basel (1936), wo es von den Anhängern des selbständigen Baselbiets als Bekenntnis- und Kampflied (siehe: Basler Kantonstrennung) gesungen wurde. Besondere Bedeutung hat das Lied heutzutage u. a. bei den Banntag genannten Gemarkungsumgängen.

Der Text des Baselbieterliedes stammt vom Baselbieter Lehrer Wilhelm Senn (1845–1895) und ist in basellandschaftlicher Mundart verfasst. Er entstand im Jahr 1862 und war dem «Baselbieter Chränzli», einer freien Vereinigung von Baselbietern in der Stadt Basel, welcher Senn selbst auch angehörte, gewidmet. Die Urfassung des Liedes zählte acht Strophen, bei der späteren Aufnahme ins Schulgesangbuch wurde es allerdings auf vier Strophen gekürzt. Eine eigene Melodie wurde hingegen nicht komponiert, stattdessen enthielt die Erstausgabe des «Chränzli-Liedes» den Vermerk: «zu singen nach der Melodie vom Schwyzerhüsli» (auch als Schweizerlied bekannt). Aufgrund seiner abweichenden Versstruktur lässt sich das Baselbieterlied aber nicht nach der erwähnten Melodie singen und so scheint als Vorbild einzig das Lied «d Bruust» (die Feuersbrunst) des Luzerner Geistlichen Jost Bernhard Häfliger (1759–1837) aus dem Jahr 1809 in Frage zu kommen.

In Baselland wurde das Lied bekannt, als es im Jahr 1901 vom Liestaler Primarlehrer Arnold Spahr (mit geringfügig verändertem Text sowie auf die Strophen 1–3 und 5 reduziert und als «Volksweise aus Baselland» bezeichnet) in den «Sonnenblick: Liederbuch fürs junge Schweizervolk» aufgenommen wurde. Aus unerklärlichen Gründen war es zunächst fälschlicherweise im 2/4-Takt aufgeschrieben. Der Fehler wurde in der 18. Auflage (1934) korrigiert und das Baselbieterlied ist fortan im 6/8-Takt notiert.

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Urfassung: Baselbieterchränzli (Wilhelm Senn)
Vo Schönebuech bis Ammel
Vom Belche bis an Rhi,
Lit frei und schön das Ländli,
wo mir deheime si.
Das Ländli isch so fründlig,
Wenn Alles grüent und blüeht.
Drum hei mer au kei Land so gern
Wie euser Baselbiet.

Es wächsle Berg und Täli
So friedlig mit enand,
Und über Alles use
Luegt mängi Felsewand.
Dört obe weide d'Herde,
Do nide wachst der Wi.
Jo schöner als im Baselbiet
Cha's weger niene si.

Die Baselbieter Lütli
Si gar e flissige Schlag;
Sie werche-n-und und sie webe
So viel as Jede mag.
Die einte mache Bändel,
Die andre schaffe s'Feld,
Und all si, wenn's e bitzli goht,
Gern lustig uf der Welt.

Chunnt öppe ein cho chlage,
Und seit, er lid so Not,
So teilt der ander mit ihm
Recht gern si Stückli Brod.
Und het er schnell e Fätze ab,
Und beidi esse gnue.

Me sait vom Baselbieter,
Und red't-im öppe no
Er säg blos «Mer wei luege…»
Er chönn nit säge: «Jo».
s'Mag si. — Doch tuesch-in froge:
«Wit du für's Rächt istoh?»,
Do heisst's nit, dass me luege well,
Do säge-n-alli «Jo!»

s'Isch wohr, mir Baselbieter
Mir hei ne hitzig Bluet;
Doch wenn der Zorn isch dusse,
So si mer wieder guet.
Mer stoss-n-a und trinke;
s'zürnt kein im andre nüt;
Mer hei der Friede grüslig gern,
Mir Baselbieter Lüt.

Und d Baselbieter Fraue,
Die hei's grad au-ne-so;
Sie si schnell obe-n-use
Und bald au wieder froh.
Sie schimpfe, wenn ihr Mannli
Gar zlang bim Schoppe sitzt;
Doch wenn er ufrecht heime chunnt,
So isch dä Chib verschwitzt.

Und ziehne-mer in d'Frömdi,
Sigs au blos Basel zue,
So loht is dusse mängist
Doch s'Heimweh schier kei Rueh.
Drum chömme-mer in's Chränzli,
Do trifft me d'Landslüt a.
Und wenn mer wei recht gmüetlig si,
Sing jede, was er cha.

Anmerkungen zur Form
Der Text besteht aus acht Strophen zu acht Versen mit jambischen Versfuss. Die Verse 1–6 enden abwechslungsweise mit weiblichen bzw. männlichen Kadenzen, die Verse 7 und 8 jeweils männlich. Mit Ausnahme der vorletzten Zeile sind alle Verse dreihebig, die Verse 2, 4, 6 und 8 sind zudem gereimt.

Gekürzte, heutzutage gesungene Fassung (nach Arnold Spahr)
Vo Schönebuch bis Ammel, vom Bölche bis zum Rhy,
lit frei und schön das Ländli, wo mer deheime sy.
Das Ländli isch so fründli, wenn alles grüent und blüeht,
drum hei mir au kei Land so lieb, wie euses Baselbiet.

Es wächsle Bärg und Täli, so liebli mitenand
und über alles use luegt mängi Felsewand.
Do obe weide d'Härde dört unde wachst dr Wy,
nei schöner als im Baselbiet chas währli niene sy.

Die Baselbieter Lütli sin gar e flissge Schlag,
sie schaffe und si wärche, so vill e jede mag:
Die eine mache Bändel, die andre schaffes Fäld.
Doch alli sy, wenn's immer goht, gärn luschtig uf der Wält.

Me seit vom Baselbieter und redt im öppe no,
er säg nur: "Mir wei luege", er chän nit säge "Jo",
doch duesch ihn öppe froge: "Wit du für's Rächt I sto?"
do heisst's nit, dass me luege well, do säge alli: "Jo".

Kritik
Seit der Erweiterung des Kantons Basel-Landschaft durch das Laufental im Jahr 1994 müsste der ursprüngliche Liedtext des Baselbieterliedes «Vo Schönebuech bis Ammel / Vom Belche bis an Rhi» (hochdeutsch: Von Schönenbuch bis Anwil / Vom Belchen bis an den Rhein) eigentlich abgeändert werden, denn seither ist Roggenburg die westlichste Gemeinde des Kantons. Sprachtechnisch wäre dies insofern unproblematisch, als die Namen beider Gemeinden dieselbe Anzahl Silben aufweisen.

Vertonungen

Versionen für Chor
Neben Arnold Spahrs zwei- und dreistimmigen Chorsätzen wurde das Baselbieterlied im Jahr 1944 auch von Jakob Walter für Gemischten Chor (im 6/8-Takt) sowie 1946 von Walter Aeschbacher für Männerchor (im 2/4-Takt) vertont.

Versionen für Blasmusik
Der Baselbieter Marsch entstand als einzige Komposition des Sissacher Laienmusikers Hans Buser (1889–1945) wahrscheinlich im Jahr 1921. Obwohl im 6/8-Takt komponiert, erklingt in dessen Trio die Melodie des Baselbieterliedes im 2/4-Takt. Die Neubearbeitung dieses Marschs stammt von Karl Schell. Ein weiterer Marsch mit dem Titel «Euses Baselbiet», in welchem das Baselbieterlied (im 6/8-Takt) im Trio zunächst sogar gesungen werden soll, wurde anlässlich des 100-jährigen Jubiläums der Musikgesellschaft Konkordia Reinach im Jahr 2010 von Werner Nyffeler komponiert. Darüber hinaus wird das traditionelle Lied aber auch – nahezu unmerklich – im Basler Marsch von Willy Haag (siehe: Baslerlied) zitiert.

Literatur

 Paul Suter, Alfred Bürgin: Vom Baselbieterlied. In: Baselbieter Heimatblätter,  Bd. 45, Heft 1, 1980, S. 544–551, (archiviert in E-Periodica der ETH Zürich).
 Paul Suter: Baselbieter Chränzli und Baselbieterlied. In: Baselbieter Heimatblätter, Bd. 10, Heft 4, 1945, doi:10.5169/seals-859589#56, S. 441–447, (archiviert in E-Periodica der ETH Zürich).

Siehe auch

 Liste deutschsprachiger Regionalhymnen

Weblinks

 Geschichte Baselland: Die Wurzeln des Baselbieterlieds In: YouTube

Einzelnachweise

Regionalhymne
Musik (Kanton Basel-Landschaft)
Volkslied


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When you're a patient in the hospital, details count.
It matters whether you can easily access your own health data. Or whether you have to stand in line to check in for your surgery. Or whether you can control the temperature and the lighting in your hospital room.
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THE BERMUDA DEPTHS (Blu-ray Review)
1978 / 97 min
From WARNER ARCHIVE COLLECTION
Ever have one of those moments when you vaguely recall a scene from a movie or TV show, but for the life of you, can't remember the title or even what it was about?
For me, one such scene was of a sea monster towing a dead guy who got snared in his own harpoon tether while trying to bring the animal down. I always pictured it as a giant turtle, but the memory is a funny thing and a turtle is a ridiculous idea for a movie monster. Surely I was remembering it wrong.
But it turns out I wasn't wrong!
After four decades of "dammit, what was that movie?", this new Warner Archive Blu-ray scratched that itch. Originally produced for ABC in 1978, The Bermuda Depths is indeed about a titanic turtle lurking off the Bermuda coast. I'm also happy to report that, even though the premise is just as silly as it sounds, the movie is a nostalgic blast for anybody raised on the likes of Killdozer, Trilogy of Terror and scores of other pint-sized epics ABC cranked out during their Movie of the Week years.
Then there's the added bonus of pre-Rocky Carl Weathers strutting around in shorty-shorts and developing Ahab-like tendencies, as well Burl Ives hamming-it-up before ultimately becoming turtle fodder. The movie needs them, too, because the actual star, Leigh McCloskey (who you might remember from absolutely nothing) can't act his way out of a paper bag. This is also Connie Sellecca's first big role, playing a sea siren who has a supernatural connection to the turtle and has been wooing Magnus (McClosky) since he was a kid.
When the meds kick in.
That romantic subplot is pretty boring, as are interminable scenes of Magnus coming to terms with a traumatic childhood, when his dad died while trying to prove the turtle's existence. But once Eric (Weathers) drags Magnus onto the high seas for some snapper-slaying, The Bermuda Depths is a goofy good time. The lively final act is highly reminiscent of Jaws, with silly special effects and marvelous miniatures. But the piéce de résistance is the film's constant tone, which is 100% serious.
Being an inarguable product of its time, the humble pleasures of The Bermuda Depths will probably be lost on anyone under 40. But for those of a certain age, watching it today is almost like digging around in your parents' attic and rediscovering old toys you mostly forgot about. It's human nature to put away childish things as we get older, but it's still a kick to drag 'em out once in a while.
1.85:1 VERSION - This is the aspect ratio of the theatrical version, which was released in Japan.
AUDIO COMMENTARY - By author Amanda Reyes and Lance Vaughn, who runs a pretty nifty nostalgia website called Kindertrauma.
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CMW - Country Music Week
Interview: Levi Hummon on visiting the UK for Country Music Week, music and more
By HC on September 21, 2017 • ( Leave a comment )
Levi Hummon is a country singer/songwriter and rising star. With his father Marcus Hummon being a legendary artist and songwriter writing for artists such as Dixie Chicks, Rascal Flatts and Tim McGraw to name a few – It was likely Levi would follow in the same footsteps and we are so glad that he did.
Levi released his debut EP The LEVI HUMMON EP, by Big Machine Label Group in 2016 and since then he has been on the road with Frankie Ballard, Kelsea Ballerini, Billy Currington, Hunter Hayes, Sam Hunt, Kip Moore, David Nail, Michael Ray, and A Thousand Horses.
Levi released his latest single Don't Waste The Night earlier this year through Iconic Records and it is available everywhere digitally.
Levi will be joining many great artists including his father Marcus Hummon in the UK in October as part of Country Music Week and we couldn't be more excited. We caught up with Levi to discuss his up and coming UK trip and his music amongst other topics.
Hi Levi – how are you?
I'm great! Just gearing up for my first ever tour in Europe.
What have you been up to this week?
This past week we went out on the road with Brantley Gilbert and Luke Combs. Then performed for the NFL season kickoff here in Nashville, TN.
I am going to jump right in and say how excited I and the rest of the UK country fan base are that you are coming over to the UK in October to do a few shows – what made you decide that this year was the time to visit us?
Well, I'm even more excited. We saw the offer come in and I jumped right on it. I've spent my life traveling the world with my family, and I love being able to make new fans in new places. I've always heard that fans in the UK really love songwriters so I'm excited to share my music.
You are going to be involved in a few shows as I mentioned and some with your dad which must be so nice to do. Tell us a bit about your dad and was he a big influence on you going into music?
Yes, it's always great sharing the stage with him. He's had a huge impact on me as a creative soul. I grew up watching him perform and walking through the living room as he wrote with country artists. I never really knew how big of an impact it had until I started performing and writing for myself.
What can we expect from your shows as they are all going to be different, we have songwriters sessions as well as regular shows and then the daytime hub event which seems to involve a variety of things such as interviews and live music – could you tell us a little bit more of what to expect from that event as well as the other shows?
I'll definitely be playing some of the same songs at each show, but more shows means more songs. I have grown up doing songwriting rounds where we take turns performing our songs, but I really enjoy having the stage to myself where I can talk a little bit more about my story.
Are you going to be doing any site seeing? If so, what or where is on your list?
I've actually been to the UK a few times as a tourist, but I just want to walk around each city and just take it all in. I'm up for whatever. Feel free to shoot me suggestions.
If you could see any UK artist during your visit – who would it be?
Sir Paul McCartney of course.
How aware are you of the fan base for both yourself and country music as a whole in the UK?
I know I definitely have a few fans from social media, but I look forward to meeting and making more the second I land.
Any plans to play C2C Festival?
I have always wanted to. Heard nothing but great things.
Your current song out right now is Don't Waste The Night which we love! Could you tell us a bit about the song Don't Waste The Night and the inspiration and writing process behind it?
The theme of the song is about not wanting the perfect night to end with the perfect girl. But this song is special to me because it represents me stylistically and also melodically. I was playing this cover of Tracy Chapman's fast car and I really wanted to have that same moving guitar part in my own song, so I chased it. This song is a blend of so many of my influences pop, Americana, and country.
How would you describe yourself as a songwriter?
I would describe myself as melodically driven, but I find myself writing about real life. I've lived in each scene I sing about. It's part of who I am.
Are you working on an album, if so what can we expect from it and can we get a hint at a release date?
I can't speak to an album, but I can hint at a new single coming really soon.
You have written with some very notable writers such as Shane McAnally, Trevor Rosen, Brandy Clark, Andrew Dorff, Jimmy Robbins and Josh Osborne to name a few – who else have you written with?
The single I wrote with my buddies Chris DeStefano and Travis Hill.
Tell us about your Opry debut? How was the experience and where were you when you found out you were playing? What song did you play?
It was unbelievable. I've always dreamt about taking that stage so living it was absolutely insane. I actually brought my dad on stage for my final song and we sang "Bless The Broken Road", which he wrote.
What has it been like being on the road with Hunter Hayes?
It was an absolute blast. Hunter is a monster musician and a really humble guy. Can't wait to get back out on the road with him.
Have you always been making music or have you had another job you can share with us?
I've been writing professionally for about four and a half years. I took a few summer kids throughout college as a construction worker, but that's about it.
Who are you listening to music wise at the moment?
The new Jack Garratt record. Speaking of U.K.
What is the best gig you have ever been to?
Played at: The Ryman Auditorium. And been too: was both performing and then attending Stage Coach.
How many Tattoos do you have and will you get any more?
I've always loved art and always loved tattoos. I definitely plan on getting more if I continued to be inspired.
You recently went on a cruise to Alaska – I bet that was amazing? What animals did you see?
It was the second to last state in the USA I have left to visit. It was unreal and straight wilderness. The coolest animal I saw was a Killer Whale.
Tell us a bit about the book your mum has just released and the work she does, it sounds very interesting and I wished to know a little more.
She started an organization here in Nashville, TN. that helps women with a history of drug abuse and prostitution get off the streets and restart their lives. These women make bath and body care products and it's so inspiring to see the smiles on these people's faces. Her new book is called "Love Heals". Check it out.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I love to fish, hike, eat and hang out here in Nashville. Did I say eat?? Oh yeah and workout.
What does country music mean to you?
Country music means a safe place to tell a story and it means a fan base of people who love truth in music.
Thank you so much for chatting to me and I look forward to seeing you in October
Purchase Don't Waste the Night – Single by Levi Hummon here
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SUMMER NAMM 2017: Vox has had a stonker of a 60th year so far, wowing us with its minuscule Nutube-equipped MV50 amp heads, and now it pays homage to its heritage with the announcement of hand-wired AC15 and AC30 models.
Engineered and built entirely in the UK, the guitar amps are based on the most revered designs in Vox's history: the 1957 AC15/4 and the 1964 AC30/6.
Vox has even managed to get Celestion to resurrect its Alnico Silver speakers exclusively for these 60th anniversary amps.
Elsewhere, the combos are true to the originals, with baltic birch ply cabinet construction, custom amp covers and 'egg' footswitch for enabling the vibrato/tremolo channel.
The 60th Anniversary AC15 and AC30 are available in limited quantities throughout 2017 only - head over to Vox Amps for more details.


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DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. and Aim Explorations Ltd. Announce Upsize to Private Placement and Strategic Investment from Element Fleet Management Corp.
DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. and Aim Explorations Ltd. Announce Upsize to Private Placement and Strategic Investment from Element Fleet Management Corp.2017-12-042018-05-04https://dmgblockchain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logodark.pngDMG Blockchain Solutions Inchttps://dmgblockchain.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/logodark.png200px200px
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Key Highlights:
DMG's diversified bitcoin mining and blockchain business is unique amongst peers
Element Fleet Management is a global leader in the fleet management industry
DMG–Element alliance is one of the first to explore fleet management inefficiencies using blockchain technology to strengthen supply chain
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Dec. 04, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aim Explorations Ltd. (TSX-V:AXN.H) ("AIM" or the "Company"), is pleased to amend the terms of the private placement announced on November 13, 2017. AIM and DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc. ("DMG") have increased the private placement to up to 31,250,000 subscription receipts (each a "Subscription Receipt") at a price of $0.80 per Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds up to $25,000,000 and minimum gross proceeds of $10,000,000 (the "Offering"). The Offering is being completed in connection with the proposed qualifying transaction (the "Transaction") between AIM and DMG. The Company and DMG have also granted Canaccord Genuity Corp. (the "Lead Agent") an option to increase the Offering by up to an additional fifteen percent (15%) at any time up to forty-eight (48) hours prior to the Closing Date (as defined below).
Dan Reitzik, the CEO of DMG commented, "We are delighted by the response from the investment community to our offering and welcome Element Fleet Management Corp. as a strategic investor. We are excited about working with Element, the global leader in fleet management, to develop one of the most significant blockchain technology solutions in the industry."
Upon completion of the previously announced amalgamation, it is intended that AIM will be known as "DMG Blockchain Solutions Inc." (the "Resulting Issuer"). Each Subscription Receipt shall entitle the holder thereof to receive, upon satisfaction of the escrow release conditions on or before the escrow release deadline (the "Escrow Release Deadline"), including all conditions precedent to the Transaction being satisfied, and without payment of additional consideration therefor, one common share in the capital of the Resulting Issuer (each, a "Resulting Issuer Share"). Should the escrow release conditions not be satisfied by the Escrow Release Deadline, the Subscription Receipts will be cancelled and all proceeds from the sale of Subscription Receipts will be returned to subscribers. The statutory hold period of four months will commence on the closing of the Offering. The Resulting Issuer Shares issuable pursuant to the Offering will be subject to a hold period lasting four months and one day following the closing of the Offering.
The closing of the Subscription Receipt financing is subject to the Company graduating from the NEX board to the TSX Venture Exchange Tier 2 (the "Exchange"), which the Company expects to occur on or about December 20, 2017.
It is anticipated that the Transaction will close in the first quarter of 2018 (the "Closing Date"), subject to certain conditions including, but not limited to, the receipt of all necessary regulatory and stock exchange approvals, including the approval of the Exchange.
Strategic Investment from Element Fleet Management Corp.
The Company and DMG are pleased to announce that Element Fleet Management Corp. ("Element") (TSX:EFN) has committed to making a strategic investment in the Resulting Issuer for an ownership stake of approximately 9.9% of the Resulting Issuer on an undiluted basis.
DMG and Element are working towards the development of a leading-edge blockchain solution for fleet-management that is expected to result in greater efficiencies and cost-savings for Element's fleet customers and business partners and new product offerings. DMG welcomes Element's investment which further solidifies DMG's position as a leading blockchain solution provider for IoT applications.
"Blockchain technology represents a paradigm change with profound implications for fleet, where on a continuous basis organizations need to optimize the value of their mission-critical assets, manage complex supply chains, and comply with strict regulatory and reporting requirements," said John Wall, Chief Technology Officer of Element. "This investment and collaboration will allow us to accelerate innovation and deploy blockchain-based solutions for our clients that make their fleet and mobility activities smarter, safer and more secure."
See AIM's news releases dated November 6, 2017 and November 13, 2017 for further information about the Transaction, the Offering, DMG and its business. AIM will issue additional news releases related to the Transaction and related financings and other material information as it becomes available. There can be no assurance that the Transaction and the Offering will be completed as proposed or at all.
DMG Blockchain Solutions is a full service blockchain and cryptocurrency company that manages, operates and develops end-to-end solutions to monetize the blockchain ecosystem. DMG intends to be the global leader in bitcoin mining hosting, Mining as a Service (MaaS), and diversified blockchain platform development. For more information, please visit dmgblockchain.com.
About Element Fleet Management
Element Fleet Management is a global leader in the fleet management industry, providing world-class fleet management services that empower extraordinary results across the total fleet lifecycle. It provides a comprehensive range of services across many asset types, helping customers in a variety of industries around the world increase productivity, mitigate risk and reduce total cost of ownership. For more information, please visit elementfleet.com/about-us.
Geoff Balderson, Chief Executive Officer of Aim Explorations Ltd.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any of the securities described herein in the United States. The securities described herein have not been registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "U.S. Securities Act"), or any state securities law and may not be offered or sold in the "United States", as such term is defined in Regulation S promulgated under the U.S. Securities Act, unless registered under the U.S. Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration requirements is available.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, Exchange acceptance and, if applicable, pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange, shareholder approval. There can be no assurance that the Transaction or the Offering will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the filing statement to be prepared in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of a capital pool company should be considered highly speculative.
Trading in the common shares of the Company has been halted in accordance with the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange and will remain halted until such time as all required documentation has been filed with and accepted by the Exchange and permission to resume trading has been obtained from the Exchange.
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The TSX Venture Exchange has in no way passed upon the merits of the proposed Transaction and has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this press release.
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements, which include completion of the proposed Transaction and related financing, the potential collaboration with Element, the potential investment by Element, the completion of any transaction including hosting contracts with potential customers, development of technologies, future plans, regulatory approvals and other matters. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future. Such information can generally be identified by the use of forwarding-looking wording such as "may", "expect", "estimate", "anticipate", "intend", "believe" and "continue" or the negative thereof or similar variations. The reader is cautioned that assumptions used in the preparation of any forward-looking information may prove to be incorrect. Events or circumstances may cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted, as a result of numerous known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including but not limited to, business, economic and capital market conditions, the ability to manage operating expenses, security threats, and dependence on key personnel. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which the Company will operate in the future, including the demand for its products, the ability to successfully develop software, anticipated costs, the ability to achieve goals and the price of bitcoin. Factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, failure to obtain regulatory approval, the continued availability of capital and financing, equipment failures, the impact of technology changes on the industry, failure to develop new and innovative products, litigation, increase in operating costs, failure of counterparties to perform their contractual obligations, government regulations, loss of key employees and consultants, and general economic, market or business conditions. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking information.
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Midtown 1, 2 & 3 are Abbotsford's newest upscale rental apartments centrally located next to McCallum Junction Shopping Centre and Highway 1. When completed in early 2019, there will be 192 fresh and contemporary rental suites that will offer modern finishes such as vinyl plank flooring and wood grain cabinets. All one, two and three bedroom suites have been designed to include oversized windows and a generous patio space, providing you lovely park and mountain views.
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Do you have a fire extinguisher on every floor of your house? You should. This is one safety device that many home owners forget about, and it's one that can make the difference between a little incident and a huge tragedy.
If your house uses gas or oil, you should have a carbon monoxide detector. The easiest thing to do is install one right beside every smoke detector. Then check the batteries and test both devices at the same time.
Clogged dryer vents are a huge source of home fires as lint is highly flammable, and very people think to check and clean out the vent running from the dryer to outside. Doing this on a regular basis will not only make your dryer run more efficiently, it can also help prevent a dangerous house fire.
If you have school-aged children, they may ask you about evacuation plans, as most learn about them in school. Even if you don't have children, you should still create and discuss escape plans with all members of your household. Knowing what to do before anything happens will help reduce panic and confusion in the event a disaster does strike. Your plan should include exit strategies from every room of the house, as well as a meeting place off, or at the far edge, of your property.
Receiving keys to your new house is one of the first steps to moving in, but you should consider replacing your locks or having them rekeyed right away, unless you know for certain the locks on your house are new. You have no idea how many keys the previous owner made, or gave out, or when the last time the lock were changed. It's better to be safe and spend the funds to have peace of mind, than it is to worry about who could access your house.
Taking the time to check a few general safety items when you first move in isn't as exciting as picking out new paint colours for all your new living spaces, but it's a worthwhile activity as it can help prevent future disasters.