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5 Top Stocks to Buy in September
Here are five stocks that look like excellent buys right now. One or more could be perfect for your portfolio.
Jason Hall, Chuck Saletta, Brian Stoffel, Daniel Miller, and Matthew DiLallo
Sep 4, 2018 at 6:02AM
Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, and summer will officially end a little later this month. And after swooning for the first half of the year, the stock market really heated up over the summer. Since July 1, the S&P 500 has gained 7% in total returns, a sharp recovery for a market that was on track to lose value as late as early May.
But even with all the market's recent gains, there are still great stocks worth buying right now. These Motley Fool contributors have identified five stocks to consider right now: CenturyLink Inc. (NYSE:CTL), Brookfield Property Partners LP (NASDAQ:BPY), Axon Enterprise Inc. (NASDAQ:AAXN), Kinder Morgan Inc. (NYSE:KMI), and Control4 Corp. (NASDAQ:CTRL).
Whether you're looking for value, income, growth, or just the best stock you can find, one or more of these picks might be perfect for your portfolio.
From turnaround to value
Jason Hall (CenturyLink): I'm not going to argue that telecom giant CenturyLink is without risk. Its stock still trades low enough that the dividend yield is very close to 10% at recent prices.
But over the past couple of quarters, the company has started to prove that its acquisition of Level 3 Communications really will work out well, and deliver big per-share cash flows growth as the company drives down expenses. On the most recent earnings call, management claimed it has already reached $675 million in annualized cost reductions, and still expects to reach a total of $850 million in cost savings as it combines its operations.
And it's not just cost-cutting. There's growth potential, too. CenturyLink is now the biggest enterprise-focused telecom in the U.S., and this business should grow while its consumer offerings become more focused on higher-speed, higher-profit broadband services.
While things have certainly improved and it appears CenturyLink's dividend is safe, there is some risk to consider. The company's debt is at about $37 billion, and if the Level 3 integration doesn't fully pay off with both lower expenses and steadily improving cash flows, management may have to make some hard capital allocation decisions.
But I think the market has priced in that risk, with shares trading at 8.2 times free cash flow and 3.5 times cash from operations, far cheaper than telecom dividend stalwarts Verizon and AT&T.
CTL Price to CFO Per Share (TTM) data by YCharts.
With so much progress already, CenturyLink is quickly moving from turnaround to deep value.
A low-risk way to earn a big-time total return
Matt DiLallo (Brookfield Property Partners): Real estate giant Brookfield Property Partners is a compelling investment option to consider this month because it offers a high-yield dividend and visible growth for a cheap price. Those three factors give the real estate partnership the potential to generate lucrative total returns over the next several years.
In Brookfield's estimation, it can grow its cash flow per share at an 8% to 11% annual pace through 2021. Driving that forecast are rising rents on its existing properties, incremental income from the nearly $6 billion of development projects it has underway around the world, and its continued ability to trade up into higher-value properties. That outlook has led Brookfield to forecast that it can increase its 6.2%-yielding distribution to investors at a 5% to 8% annual pace through 2021. Those two factors alone have the potential to generate total annual returns of as much as 20% over that time frame.
However, on top of that, Brookfield currently trades well below the market value of its real estate. The company estimates that its portfolio is worth around $29 per unit, which is above its current $20 per unit price. Add the upside as that value disconnect narrows over time, and Brookfield could potentially generate total annual returns of more than 25% over the next several years. That upside potential from such a low-risk investment makes Brookfield a top stock to consider buying this month.
Profit from the future of law enforcement
Brian Stoffel (Axon Enterprises): Axon Enterprises is better known by its former name: TASER International. While the eponymous stun guns are still an important part of the business, the name change highlights the growing significance of body cameras and the Evidence.com software-as-a-service tool.
The company has three traits that should make any growth investor salivate. First and foremost, it has monopolies in the industries it's in. That has long been the case in the stun gun business, but with the acquisition of Vievu, its only major body camera competitor, it has an additional sandbox all to itself.
Second, even if competition does arrive, Axon has two powerful moats. The first comes from high switching costs. If a police department were to transfer its footage away from Evidence.com, it would not only cost a bundle, but it would force the entire department to retrain with a new interface and risk losing vital footage.
Increasingly, Axon is also benefiting from the network effect. Footage can be shared across agencies and jurisdictions easily -- so long as both are using Evidence.com. This further incentivizes departments not using the platform to join.
Furthermore, perhaps most exciting are the opportunities to expand Axon's total addressable market. The company will be rolling out a records management systems in 2019 that aims to cut police paperwork dramatically. The opportunity is huge -- management believes it's the biggest slice of what could be a $6.5 billion pie.
The company already accounts for 6% of my real-life holdings. With a market capitalization of just $3.9 billion, there's still lots of room for this stock to grow.
A giant asset sale that will free up capital and drive focus
Chuck Saletta (Kinder Morgan): The toughest pill to swallow is sometimes what's best for long-term health. In the case of energy pipeline giant Kinder Morgan, the company's Canadian subsidiary just approved the sale of its Trans Mountain pipeline and its related expansion project to the Canadian government. While much of its Canadian growth had been tied to that particular pipeline, the reality is that escalating costs and court challenges had made it more of a hassle than it was worth.
Although it's painful to lose that pipeline and its expansion capacity, Kinder Morgan still has pockets of growth domestically that it can now better focus on. These include some unique synergies that only an infrastructure titan like Kinder Morgan could pull off.
For instance, one of those projects, the Elba liquefaction project, will allow it to move and export 350 million cubic feet per day of natural gas. Another is the Bakken Missouri River Crossing project, which will enable it to capture 130 million cubic feet per day of natural gas that would otherwise be flared. In other words, in one project, it can bring on line what is effectively enough new domestic natural gas capacity to recover more than a third of what it'll be exporting through another project.
The loss of revenue from the existing Trans Mountain pipeline will certainly sting. On the flip side, reducing the money spent on a project with high uncertainty and escalating costs will let Kinder Morgan put more of its efforts toward projects with higher likelihood of success. With that overhang of uncertainty now gone, investors may finally warm up to the strong operating business the company still has going for it.
A "smart" investment
Daniel Miller (Control4): Over the past decade, there's been incredible growth in the number of connected smart devices in homes across the world. The products and solutions vary from energy efficiency, home safety, entertainment, among many other categories, but despite a plethora of devices, the market is a long way away from seamlessly connected home solutions. That's where Control4 comes in: a leader in solutions for the connected home with professionally installed systems that can unify hundreds of devices. For investors, September looks like a good time to look at the company for two reasons: Business is already booming, and it's exploring ways to expand its brand image and awareness.
Despite being a young company -- Control4 went public in 2013 -- it's already profitable and boasts a balance sheet with no debt. And business is good: It set record revenue and net income during the second quarter. As the number of connected devices in homes continue to increase, the company is positioned to accelerate its top-line growth. As of now, Control4 estimates that it has only 1.5% market penetration of U.S. households, and the international opportunity remains a large future catalyst.
Another reason for a deeper dive into the company was its announcement earlier this summer to open 140 Control4 certified showrooms at authorized dealer locations across the U.S., China, Australia, U.K., and Canada. This is an incredible opportunity for dealers to showcase how Control4 products can streamline devices in a home, impress consumers, and generate more effective sales leads -- not to mention expand its brand awareness.
It's difficult to predict long-term trends, but it's a solid bet that the number of connected devices and smart homes will only go up. As a young and profitable company with no debt and a long-term vision to capitalize on the growth of smart homes, Control4 deserves a closer look.
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Come May, I will be doing the oh-so-famous ketogenic diet.
I have never gone on a full cut before, and this will basically be contest prep, with no show following.
I am 18 years old, 17% bf right now, 230, and 6'2".
Only reason I am doing this cut is because I want a good place to start, and I want to know EXACTLY what needs specific work.
Obviously everything will need work but the idea behind this is to lean out and also to get a feel on how the ketogenic diet works for me.
Would 18 weeks be a legitimate amount of time to drop about 10% bodyfat?
Im not a big fan of that diet. Its surely not for me. I really dont k now how much you can drop, but i do know that eighteen weeks is a pretty long as time. I know that I sure can drop ten percent in that time with my diet. I just dont know how good its going to work for you etc. there are so many factors. but dropping ten percent is attainable bro, not unrealistic.
In terms of cardio what do you find most effective longer moderate intensity or shorter high intensity sessions? By shorter I mean 20 minutes.
I have not read through the thread very much, but I will do so now, and try to learn some more about you personally, and your diet.
Do you take BCAAS while cutting? If so when?
Hey Walter, Moderate cardio for a longer duration is probably best for burning fat and sparing muscle. but also mixing up your cardio with intervals and higher intensity sessions for a shorter amount of time would be good too. Mix it up brother.
Im giving away all my secrets bro! no problem. i really dont take bcaas untill i get super lean, like the last couple weeks before a show and i do so before bed time and before cardio.
Whats you stance on sodium? I retain water easily and I'm thinking of doing away w/ any added sodium to my diet. I usualy give each meal a nice shake from the salt shaker, and I use hot sauce on everything (more sodium).
Do you limit you salt consumption?
my body loves sodium, i add plenty of soy sauce, mustard etc all the way to the show, from off season during my prep etc. It just doent effect me negatively unless i cut it.
^^ While dieting and off season?
pretty much bro,when prepping for a show, i increase my protein a bit closer to 2 grams.
Layne was telling me (Id say I have around 175ish lbm) that I should be takingin 250p, 200c(300refeed), 50f, what do you think of that? I thought the protein was a little low, but you're just trying to sustain muscle not build it.
Thank you so much for all your effort kindness and consideration with this thread. You are amazing and all your work is greatly appreciated. I wish you the best of success.
I was wondering where I can find information about building a meal plan for ectomorphs...that works.
I dont want to go against someone else advise or effort but to me the protein seems a tad low. If your trying to build muscle, put on weight and size i would increase the protein.
Thanks allot, i appreciate you taking the time to read and follow the thread and take an interest. You can email me at prepbyalex@aol.com or anyone can for that matter, and we can talk about a plan or im sure i can guide you in the right direction.
After chickening out in my mid-20's (11 years ago), I finally have decided it's time to take the plunge and attempt my first show. After life kept me out of the gym for 7 years, I went back seriously and giving this an honest go.
I hired a personal trainer who competes last summer and after a few months he suggested I drop him and come back as a workout partner. The diet came from him and is the one he does.
I'm 5'3" and currently weighing 147.5. I started at 165 lbs last summer. I didn't get serious about the weight training until Oct 2007.
I guess the best feeling was being told I was running a risk of dying of a heart attack back in 2006 and was wearing 34" pants and now I'm down to 28". I could go smaller, but cannot find them.
I'm just nervous as heck about my upcoming show in May.


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Facebook adds Friendship Pages; controversy erupts
Reading all of the interactions between two friends on Facebook just got a lot easier. Click to enlarge.
Last week, and without much in the way of fanfare, Facebook launched a new feature on their massively popular social network called "Friendship Pages". The tool lets you view an aggregated page of all of the comments, likes and wall posts that two of your Facebook buddies have had with each other. You can also see the friends they have in common, the events they both attended and the photos in which both of them are tagged. In fact these pages even pull the most recent photo in which the two people are tagged as the profile photo for the upper left corner.
To try it out, go to the profile page of any of your friends. Under their profile photo, you'll see a new link that says "View You and Friend" – this will take you to the Friendship Page for you and that friend. On this page you'll see a brick in the top right corner called "Browse Friendships" where you can see the Friendship Pages belonging to any two of your other friends. The only time this won't work is if you don't have permission to see both people's profiles.
While this new feature doesn't change a thing in terms of privacy – none of the info visible through Friendship Pages was hidden previously – the reaction that people are having toward it suggests that it crosses the murky "creepy line" and reactions on Twitter seem to bear this out.
The reason for the reaction seems to centre around context. Even though Facebook users are now well and truly aware of the fact that items they post to the site are visible to their network of friends (assuming that you haven't modified your privacy settings), being able to browse these interactions chronologically and in as much depth as you like, changes the dynamic just enough that it raises serious questions.
As one colleague pointed out, Facebook interactions are often one part of multi-platform experience. The effect of reading a comment thread between two friends on Facebook is like listening to one half of a conversation – especially if those two people are engaged in real-world, SMS, Twitter, Instant Messenger and other forms of communication. And unless you decide to block someone from seeing your profile page, there is no way to turn off their access to your Friendship Pages.
Perhaps the sensitivity around this new feature is based on the realization that Facebook has now become a prime tool in court cases, many of which are divorce proceedings.
An example of a Friendship Page on Facebook. Courtesy of Facebook's Blog. Click to enlarge.
In his introduction to the new feature, Facebook engineer Wayne Kao says, "When it's between two people who share a lot, the page really starts to reflect their friendship." I think that might be the dark side to this well-intentioned tool.
Stories of people "Face-stalking" their exes, cheating with other Facebook users or even trolling their former classmates looking for potential romantic affairs are easy to find. And while Friendship Pages aren't likely to reveal romantic liaisons given that the information is already shared, the social patterns they bring to light might be the start of some uncomfortable conversations between partners, or between exes.
So readers, if you Facebook, please take our poll and leave us a comment – what's your take on Friendship Pages? Cool or Creepy?
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Written by Simon Cohen Posted in Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking, Uncategorized	Tagged with creepy, Facebook, Friendship Pages
November 3, 2010 - 11:09 pm Jack
I am so pissed by FB doing this. There is no need for this.
F#ck Facebook. I feel I should delete my page. Sometimes you may give someone a complement to make them feel good about themself.
November 4, 2010 - 3:13 pm Tim
erupts*
November 4, 2010 - 3:19 pm Simon Cohen
ugh, good call. *fixed*
Is this the next Windows 7 Phone?
Facebook iPhone app update trashes album uploads

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IF I VACUUM OFTEN, DO I STILL NEED A PROFESSIONAL CARPET CLEANING?
Many homeowners may think that if they vacuum their carpet quite often, then they do not need to have it cleaned by a professional. If you have recently spent hundreds of dollars on the latest vacuum that promises to deep clean your carpet the same as a professional, you may be in for a big surprise.
When you clean your carpet, you are only getting the dirt, dust mites, allergens, pet dander, and grime that is on the surface of your carpet, not the stuff that is located deep down in the fibers. Some vacuum cleaners may be able to do a better job at getting your carpet clean than others, but they still do not provide you with the deep cleaning that a professional carpet cleaner can.
So, what does a professional carpet cleaner do that a regular vacuum cannot? Typically, a professional will use deep steam cleaning methods that use heated water to clean down into the fibers of your carpet. This water will successfully remove all of the bacteria, dirt, allergens and pet dander that have been ground down into your carpet over time. They may or may not use cleansing solutions, depending on the company, that will help to refresh your carpet and extend the life of it. A professional carpet cleaner will also provide you with insight on what to do if your carpet becomes stained in between cleanings and how you can eliminate the everyday wear and tear that occurs in high-traffic areas.


I am self-important enough to assume that you inserted the phrase 'deficiencies in the Australian school system when it comes to handling wayward teens' in an attempt to personally annoy me.
You're right, SHH is brilliant. You would also like Chris Lilley's earlier series, We Can Be Heroes, about a group of nominees for Australian of the Year. This series was where Ja'mie was created, and again, all characters were played by Lilley himself.
Think it may be even funnier than SHH. Look it up on YouTube.


Maureen McDonnell's attorneys note that she is not an attorney and has never been elected to office.
Former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell said Wednesday that a recent appeals court decision rejecting her husband's request to overturn his corruption convictions shouldn't mean her own appeal suffers the same fate.
McDonnell's lawyers filed a brief with the Richmond-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals asking for her convictions on corruption charges to be vacated, or at least that she get a new trial. Her lawyers stressed that the former first lady was never a public official and argued that federal bribery laws apply differently to her than they do to her husband.
A jury in September found McDonnell and former Gov. Bob McDonnell guilty of doing favors for a former nutritional supplements executive, Star Scientific CEO Jonnie Williams, in exchange for $165,000 in gifts and loans. Those gifts included luxury clothes for the former first lady.
A three-judge panel of the 4th Circuit upheld Bob McDonnell's convictions in July. Last week, the full 15-member appeals court then rejected McDonnell's petition for a rehearing. The former governor said he is appealing to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Both McDonnells have been sentenced to prison - the former governor for two years and the former first lady to one year and one day. They are both free on bond while they pursue appeals.
In its filing Wednesday, Maureen McDonnell's legal team argued that the issues surrounding her case are different than the ones already considered by the appeals court in her husband's case.
Specifically, the former first lady's lawyers argue that it would be unfair to expect her to know she was helping her husband violate federal bribery law by extending "routine political courtesies'' to Williams.
"The issue in this case is whether an ordinary citizen who was not a public official was on fair notice that Governor McDonnell's actions would be deemed a violation of the federal bribery statutes,'' the lawyers wrote.
Her attorneys note that Maureen McDonnell is not an attorney and has never been elected to office.
"Instead, she is a high school-educated spouse of a politician,'' they wrote.
Prosecutors are set to reply by Sept. 9. Oral arguments for Maureen McDonnell's appeal are scheduled for Oct. 29.


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Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin
David C. LaPorte, Berta M. Wierman, Daniel R. Storm
Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics (TMED)
Interactions between calmodulin (CaM) and several hydrophobic fluorescent probes were characterized in order to determine if CaM expresses hydrophobic binding sites in the presence of Ca2+. Several classes of fluorescent probes capable of sensing exposure of hydrophobic binding sites on proteins were found to bind to CaM, and these interactions were greatly enhanced by Ca2+. In the presence of Ca2+, the fluorescence intensity of 9-anthroylcholine (9AC) was increased24-fold by CaM, with a shift in the fluorescence emission maximum from 514 to 486 nm. The fluorescence intensity of 8-anilino-1-naphthalenesulfonate (Ans) was enhanced 27-fold with an emission maximum shift from 540 to 488 nm in the presence of CaM and Ca2+. Similar results were obtained with the uncharged fluorescent ligand, TV-phenyl-1- naphthylamine. With all three fluorescent dyes, the fluorescencechanges caused by CaM in the absence of Ca2+ were minor compared to those observed with CaM and Ca2+. Direct binding studies using equilibrium dialysis demonstrated that CaM can bind four to six molecules of 9AC or two to three molecules of Ans in a calcium-dependent manner. The effects of various amphiphilic compounds on the Ca2+-dependent complex formation between CaM and the Ca2+-sensitive phosphodiesterase or troponin I were investigated. Trifluoperazine (TFP) and 9AC inhibited CaM stimulation of the Ca2+-sensitive phosphodiesterase. The Ca2+-dependent binding of the phosphodiesterase to CaM-Sepharose was also inhibited by TFP, 9AC, and Ans. Furthermore, binding of CaM to troponin I-Sepharose was inhibited by these ligands. Consistent with these data was the observation that troponin I antagonized binding of 9AC to CaM. These data indicate that binding of Ca2+ to CaM results in exposure of a domain with considerable hydrophobic character, and binding of hydrophobic ligands to this domain antagonizes CaM-protein interactions. It is proposed that this hydrophobic domain may serve as the interface for the Ca2+-dependent binding of CaM to the phosphodiesterase or troponin I.
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Calmodulin Medicine & Life Sciences 100%
Hydrophobic Surface Chemical Compounds 98%
Trifluoperazine Chemical Compounds 88%
Calcium Medicine & Life Sciences 61%
Fluorescent Probe Chemical Compounds 55%
Naphthylamine Chemical Compounds 45%
Fluorescence Emission Maxima Chemical Compounds 43%
Binding Site Chemical Compounds 42%
LaPorte, D. C., Wierman, B. M., & Storm, D. R. (1980). Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin. Biochemistry, 19(16), 3814-3819. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi00557a025
Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin. / LaPorte, David C.; Wierman, Berta M.; Storm, Daniel R.
In: Biochemistry, Vol. 19, No. 16, 1980, p. 3814-3819.
LaPorte, DC, Wierman, BM & Storm, DR 1980, 'Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin', Biochemistry, vol. 19, no. 16, pp. 3814-3819. https://doi.org/10.1021/bi00557a025
LaPorte DC, Wierman BM, Storm DR. Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin. Biochemistry. 1980;19(16):3814-3819. doi: 10.1021/bi00557a025
LaPorte, David C. ; Wierman, Berta M. ; Storm, Daniel R. / Calcium-Induced Exposure of a Hydrophobic Surface on Calmodulin. In: Biochemistry. 1980 ; Vol. 19, No. 16. pp. 3814-3819.
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Q: Suspicious gaps in Nose coverage I'm using Nose with Django (and django-nose), and I get a very odd coverage report:
$ python3 manage.py test lists
nosetests lists --with-coverage --cover-package=lists,superlists --verbosity=1
Creating test database for alias 'default'...
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Name                                          Stmts   Miss  Cover   Missing
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lists.py                                          0      0   100%
lists\admin.py                                    0      0   100%
lists\migrations\0001_initial.py                  5      0   100%
lists\migrations\0002_item_text.py                5      0   100%
lists\migrations\0003_list.py                     5      0   100%
lists\migrations\0004_item_list.py                5      0   100%
lists\migrations\0005_auto_20151117_1835.py       5      0   100%
lists\migrations.py                               0      0   100%
lists\models.py                                   6      6     0%   1-12
lists\urls.py                                     3      0   100%
lists\views.py                                   23      0   100%
superlists.py                                     0      0   100%
superlists\settings.py                           19     19     0%   14-113
superlists\urls.py                                5      0   100%
---------------------------------------------------------------------------
TOTAL                                            81     25    69%
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Ran 12 tests in 0.073s

My settings are configured with:
TEST_RUNNER = 'django_nose.NoseTestSuiteRunner'

NOSE_ARGS = [
    '--with-coverage',
    '--cover-package=lists,superlists',
]

And those obviously are read as it manages to apply the arguments and looks at my lists and superlists (I'm doing the TDD with Python book) apps just fine. For some reason, however, it says it didn't cover any of the settings.py file or my lists/models.py; very simple classes that just have some field definitions, no functions, no methods. If a 'root-level' class is in a module and is imported, all its class-attribute and method signatures (def x(...): lines) are executed, successfully, otherwise it would crash immediately.
The settings file must be executed, otherwise Django wouldn't even run. Why is the coverage report that and the models as misses?

A: The most possible answer is that django-nose fires coverage after your settings file is imported (because the manage.py test command itself runs the django setup code before running the tests). Therefore any code evaluated during this setup process is not included in the coverage results.
You might want to have a look at this answer on a related question for a more detailed explanation. Hope this helps!

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Ever wondered what happens when you call 911, what to do if you are stopped by police, or how much training a K9 officer and handler go through before they hit the streets? These are just a few of the questions answered during the Roseville Police Department's Citizen Police Academy.
The Citizen Police Academy helps facilitate understanding between citizens and police through education. It's an opportunity to acquaint Roseville residents with the role of law enforcement in the community, providing an inside look at the tasks and challenges police officers face daily. The department hopes increased understanding will strengthen the partnership between police and citizens.
Every quarter the police offers a behind the scenes look at running a police department. Sign up to receive notices of upcoming sessions or contact Community Relations Coordinator Corey Yunke at 651-792-7209.


It's my break time once again and here I am sound tripping once again. I was a bit shock to learn last weekend that Kenny Rankin, singer-songwriter and musician also died of lung cancer early June of this year. He sung one of my favorite song What Matters Most. Rest in Peace Kenny, your calming voice will surely be missed.
Wow another great artist left us but his music ingenuity will leave a mark to those that knew him. Just in case you didn't know he sung this song. This song is so touching, calming and very sentimental. Play it, I know you'll recognize the song.


What Should I Bring To An Initial Consultation With My Estate Planning Attorney?What Should I Bring To An Initial Consultation With My Estate Planning Attorney?
Before we meet with you, we'll send you a checklist asking you important things about your life and your wishes. A list of your assets including bank accounts, retirement accounts, and investment accounts is absolutely essential. We need a list of everything you own, including your tangible personal property. In addition to that, we want to know what your priorities are, what is most important to you about how your estate is going to be divided, and how your children are going to be cared for after your death. We want to make sure that someone who may be a stranger to the family does not get custody of your child and that your assets are protected for your children or heirs.
Is It Advisable To Share Details Of An Estate Plan With Family Members Or Other Heirs?
The extent to which people share estate information with their family is a personal decision. We recommend that if you have a will based plan, at least your heirs know where to find it. If you have minor children, you're going to want to speak to the guardians and let them know you've designated them as either short-term or long-term guardian. If you don't have minor children, then whoever is going to be the trustee or executor of your estate is going to have to know whether you have a will.
Someone has to know that you have an estate plan, that you have a will, and that you have a trust in place, and someone needs to know where your assets are or where to find that information. Beyond that, the information you choose to share is between you and your loved ones.
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Putting together an estate plan is much less expensive than the cost of not having an estate plan put together when you die. The cost of an estate plan is marginally expensive. It's not expensive to have an estate plan, but it's very expensive to not have an estate plan when you pass away. If you invest money now to establish an estate plan, you avoid a lot of chaos, confusion, and court costs later for your family. The best way to keep your family out of court and conflict is to establish a simple and effective estate plan today.
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Every movie of Jason Bourne with Matt in it is worth a look. Some people who tried to do comparisons between all the earlier movies will definitely want to create differences or shortcomings. Just enjoy the movie and the music and the fast paced action. A good movie to watch and own.
1.0 out of 5 starsBAD PRODUCT SENT. NOT WORKING.
No reviews to read or write.matt Damon as Jason Bourne is something most movie watchers will like. Seen them on tv before but some movies you will want for yourself and this is one.
I am a fan of Jason Bourne. There was nothing wrong with the DVD or the movie.
Another good one from the Bourne series.
Mistake was from my side. I wanted normal dvd and not blue ray.


Nigeria Vs Argentina: "Ahmed Musa May Land In Trouble. See The Reason"
Few Days Ago Footballer Ahmed Musa became the Hero of Nigerians after he Scored 2 goals against our Match with Iceland, Since then almost all the Praises have been going to him.
However Popular Abroad Nigeria Philanthropist Adelove has Warned Nigerians of Possible History that is About to repeat itself, He shared a Throwback Photo of Nigeria Winning a Match During the World Cup, But Loosing after Too much Celebration..
"CAUTION! CAUTION!! Now we are going down that '94 road again. Yekini scored the first goal and all media outlet made a king out of him as an individual and not part of a chain called a TEAM. Team mates were not happy and decided to choke him out. He was not fed with balls to score goals anymore. The rest is history.
Yesterday. Super eagles played as a team and Musa scored two much needed goals for us. Today it's all about Musa alone and not the team.
No one is mentioning Victor Moses who made that connection for that super first goal. Social media is awash with Musa for President, If Musa is not single I am willing to be hi second wife, Musa is bae, Musa is from my village, Musa is handsome (huh???) Musa this, Musa that! It Is called a TEAM folks so lets not reinvent that 94 misfortune.


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Villages in Guntur district

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The `GlyuckDataGrid` is a custom view intended to render multicolumn tables (aka data grids, spreadsheets). Uses `UICollectionView` with custom `UICollectionViewLayout` internally.

![Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/glyuck/GlyuckDataGrid/master/Example/screenshot_01.png) ![Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/glyuck/GlyuckDataGrid/master/Example/screenshot_02.png)

## Usage

### Minimum working example

```swift
import UIKit
import GlyuckDataGrid

class MultiplicationTableViewController: UIViewController, DataGridViewDataSource {
    // You can create view outlet in a Storyboard
    @IBOutlet weak var dataGridView: DataGridView!

    override func viewDidLoad() {
        super.viewDidLoad()

        //// You can also create view manually
        // dataGridView = DataGridView(frame: view.bounds)
        // view.addSubview(dataGridView)
        //// You'll need to setup constraints for just created view
        // dataGridView.setTranslatesAutoresizingMaskIntoConstraints(false)
        // view.addConstraints(NSLayoutConstraint.constraintsWithVisualFormat("V:|-0.0-[dataGridView]-0.0-|", options: nil, metrics: nil, views: ["dataGridView": dataGridView]))
        // view.addConstraints(NSLayoutConstraint.constraintsWithVisualFormat("H:|-0.0-[dataGridView]-0.0-|", options: nil, metrics: nil, views: ["dataGridView": dataGridView]))

        // Don't forget to set dataSource and (optionally) delegate
        dataGridView.dataSource = self
        // dataGridView.delegate = self
    }

    // MARK: - DataGridViewDataSource

    // You'll need to tell number of columns in data grid view
    func numberOfColumnsInDataGridView(dataGridView: DataGridView) -> Int {
        return 9
    }

    // And number of rows
    func numberOfRowsInDataGridView(dataGridView: DataGridView) -> Int {
        return 9
    }

    // Then you'll need to provide titles for columns headers
    func dataGridView(dataGridView: DataGridView, titleForHeaderForRow row: Int) -> String {
        return String(row + 1)
    }

    // And rows headers
    func dataGridView(dataGridView: DataGridView, titleForHeaderForColumn column: Int) -> String {
        return String(column + 1)
    }

    // And for text for content cells
    func dataGridView(dataGridView: DataGridView, textForCellAtIndexPath indexPath: NSIndexPath) -> String {
        return String( (indexPath.dataGridRow + 1) * (indexPath.dataGridColumn + 1) )
    }
}
```

### CocoaPods

To run the example project, run `pod try`. If you manually clone the repo, and run `pod install` from the Example directory first.

## Installation

GlyuckDataGrid is available through [CocoaPods](http://cocoapods.org). To install
it, simply add the following line to your Podfile:

```ruby
pod "GlyuckDataGrid"
```

## Author

Vladimir Lyukov, v.lyukov@gmail.com

[glyuck.com](http://glyuck.com/)

## License

GlyuckDataGrid is available under the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for more info.

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Powell on Blitzbok fight back: 'It was a gutsy performance'
Cape Town - The Blitzboks staged an amazing comeback in the final of the Singapore Sevens to beat Fiji 20-19 on Sunday.
South Africa were down 19-0 at the break, following three first half tries by Fiji, but stunned their opponents in the second half at the Singapore National Stadium.
The Blitzboks scored three tries, by Kurt-Lee Arendse, Angelo Davids and Ryan Oosthuizen, with one converted, which brought them within two points with a minute to play.
A penalty awarded near the Fijian posts gave Selvyn Davids the opportunity to kick a penalty goal, which gave South Africa a 20-19 lead.
One more play followed, but the defence held out and gave the Blitzboks their second tournament win in the World Rugby Sevens Series in the 2018/19 season. They also won in Vancouver last month.
Springbok Sevens coach Neil Powell was full of praise for his squad, who started the final without their injured captain, Siviwe Soyizwapi.
"It was a gutsy performance," said Powell.
"They really never gave up. We spoke at half-time about the importance of scoring first after the break and that happened and the guys kept on playing.
"It was important that we held onto the ball in that second half. The young players are really coachable and listened to all the advice and instructions and it worked out for us in the end. They did score first, although only after two minutes, but that gave the belief the needed momentum. I am almost speechless on how they pulled this one back."
Powell said his team struggled in the first halves of their matches at the tournament, but played very well after the break: "We were often our own worst enemies, but once we got things going, we really played well."
The disappointment of finishing seventh in Hong Kong is now behind them.
"It was tough this week, the guys were down after the disappointing show there. Their comeback makes me very proud," said Powell, who also praised his management.
"We needed to make sure the guys had energy this weekend and changed our approach to achieve that. It worked well and I need to compliment the management for their roles in getting the guys ready to go again."
Soyizwapi, who missed the final due to a knee injury, said it was hard to describe the emotions after their amazing comeback.
"They guys kept on believing in our structure and by doing so, their natural abilities came to the fore. They expressed themselves. I kept believing, this is what we were working for. It was incredible," said Soyizwapi, who also praised the younger players in the squad.
"The newer guys learned so much, but they also gave so much effort. We will all be better because of this experience."
Not only did the Blitzboks claim a second tournament title in the 2018/19 World Rugby Sevens Series, they also improved their standing on the overall log.
The win extended their lead over England to 14 points. South Africa remain fourth on the log, with England in fifth sport. The top four sides automatically qualify for the Rugby Sevens event at the Olympic Games in Japan in 2020.
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Minnesota Vikings Free Agency 2020
Everson Griffen says that he's not returning to Minnesota
The longest-tenured Viking will be moving on
By Christopher Gates Mar 20, 2020, 1:19pm CDT
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The longest-tenured member of the Minnesota Vikings will be wearing a different uniform when the 2020 NFL season gets underway.
In a post on his Instagram account, defensive end Everson Griffen has announced that he will not be returning to the Vikings for an eleventh season with the team.
When I came to Minnesota as a fourth-round pick out of USC, I had no idea how much my life would change over the next 10 years. I realized my dream of playing in the NFL, went to four Pro Bowls and came within one game of playing in the Super Bowl in front of the best fans in the country. More importantly, I became a husband, a dad, and met teammates who became brothers for life. I also stumbled a few times on my journey and could not be more grateful for the unconditional support and love I received from SKOL Nation. While it is with a heavy heart that I say goodbye, I leave Minnesota in the best physical and mental shape I have ever been and have many Pro Bowl seasons to come! Wherever my next stop is, I will always be grateful to and cheering for the Vikings. Thank you all for the love, support and memories.
A post shared by Everson Griffen (@eversongriffen) on Mar 20, 2020 at 10:55am PDT
The message reads:
Griffen was the Vikings' fourth-round pick (#100 overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft after playing his college football at the University of Southern California. He played sparingly during his first couple of seasons, mostly on special teams, but started to come on in 2012, finish his season with three sacks of Aaron Rodgers in the Vikings' "win or go home" regular season victory against Green Bay.
When Jared Allen departed for Chicago in 2014, the Vikings responded by giving Griffen a big five-year, $42.5 million deal, which was considered a pretty significant risk for a player that had only started one game in his first four seasons. Since that time, however, Griffen has established himself as one of the NFL's best pass rushers, making the Pro Bowl four times (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019).
Griffen concludes his Vikings career with 74.5 sacks, 10 forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries, two interceptions, and two defensive touchdowns.
It's going to be strange not seeing #97 out there for the Vikings in 2020, but that's the way things work in the National Football League, unfortunately.
Here's wishing for the best for Everson Griffen going forward, wherever he lands. . .except, of course, when he plays the Vikings.
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This section of the Diocesan website has everything you need to help with all aspects of linking churches & schools together. The downloadable resources currently available include; everything you need to set up & run an after school club from scratch, a pack to help resource a Prayer Space in School Day, seasonal half termly after school family celebration events,material to help with Year 6 transition into Year 7. Please click on the 'downloads' tab above for all of these resources.
'Bible And Me' offers an easy-to-use resource for running a primary aged Christian club. It takes children through the Bible, using a different story each week. There is an Old Testament & a New Testament pack (click for details.) Each pack covers 30 sessions, with enough material for an hour's club. It is flexible and can be easily adapted to suit different groups and situations.
- we now have our own Church & School page on Pinterest, where we share all current resources & craft ideas to resource you in your work.
Pray for Schools mobilising & resourcing Christians to support their school communities through prayer.
Prayer Spaces in Schools resources & creative ideas for running a prayer space in school.
Scripture Union Light Live register for free online club resources website, tailor & adapt to fit your situation.
PopUK is a Christian Charity that runs a community integration project, enabling schools to connect with their local church and community in a fresh and vibrant way. It is also a project that brings schools together to form long lasting partnerships.
We have a recommended resource to use alongside the 'It's Your Move' book produced by Scripture Union; click here for further details.
We have also developed free resources to use for assemblies, lessons & reflective prayer stations click here to download.
All our suggested Transition resources are also available to view on our Pinterest transition board.


Honeybee tourism, or Apitourism as it's officially known, is unique to Slovenia. As a country that's home to 9,600 beekeepers, 12,500 apiaries and nearly 170,000 hive colonies, it's no wonder they're the first – and only – country to certify Apitourism providers.
The experiences offered through Slovenia's niche travel trend are as varied as the types of honey they produce. Travellers who take an 'Api-tour' in Slovenia can book onto a whole host of honey trails, candle-making workshops and beekeeping classes.
They are even pioneering 'Apitherapy' – a form of homeopathy that uses aromas from the beehive to help cure asthma and all sorts of respiratory problems. Many health tourists are also travelling to Slovenia for their rich sources of bee pollen, Royal Jelly, propolis and other bee-products – all said to have healing properties. It's becoming one of the most niche travel trends out there.
But with a strong underlying culture that encourages us to respect nature and tackle environmental issues, is this innovative travel disruptor also paving the way for eco-conscious travel?
It's no secret that our dwindling honeybee colonies have hit crisis point. Since the 1940s, the USA has lost 50 per cent of its bees. Last year the UK also reported that its bee deficit was so serious, crop pollination had plummeted to the second lowest in Europe, which has serious implications for our future food sources.
Pesticides and fungicides, water contamination and dwindling plant diversity have all been linked to the problem. But until scientists find a solution, countries like Slovenia are helping us re-assess our relationship with nature.
In 2003, Slovenia hosted Apimondia - the biggest beekeeping congress in the world. And after continued talks with the UN and agricultural ministries, they are also pioneering World Bee Day. The goal? To raise awareness of biodiversity and the effects of intensive agricultural methods on our global honeybee crisis.
Gorazd Trušnovec is president of The Association of Urban Beekeepers in Slovenia's capital city of Ljubljana – which next year will be hailed the European Green Capital for 2016.
He helped form 'Beyond A Construction Site' – a community-based garden created from a former degraded plot of land. It's now one of 40 urban gardens in the city and is being used as a community space for education and promoting Ljubljana's green culture. This green space is also home to three beehives, which will form part of the Green Capital's beekeeping trails for next year.
"We had had to fight off prejudice because the image of the hives on the rooftops clashes with the idyllic idea of them being in the countryside," explains Gorazd. "But we've had [the honey] tested and it's just as healthy in the city as it is in the countryside, if not more. We produce 20 kilos of honey each year because of the diversity of the vegetation we have in and around Ljubljana. The [urban beekeeping culture] will continue to attract tourists to our city."
While groups like the Urban Beekeeping Association help educate people about the importance of bee pollination, tour companies like ApiRoutes are helping spread a wider green message.
"Tourists are one of the biggest polluters, so tourism has to embrace sustainability," explains Tanja Arih Korosec, Director of ApiRoutes. "We have met with ABTA to discuss combining sustainable tourism and wellness with Api-tourism and they are welcoming [the movement]."
She adds: "Apitourism helps businesses but it also helps raise awareness of our green credentials. If we can do something to encourage tourists to act in a more sustainable way, other countries will follow."
Indeed, Apitours is a great example of a company who are embracing responsible tourism. As well as helping change our attitudes to the environment, they're just as passionate about preserving their local heritage and helping support small start-ups.
Danijela Ambrozi is one of the artisans who feature in their tours. She lives with her husband Blaz and found herself out of work when she had children. Now she's the manageress of the Beekeeping Centre in the town of Lesce and makes a small income running workshops for children, painting traditional Slovene beehive motifs.
"The problem is how much honey you make completely depends on nature," explains her husband Blaz who also splits his time between beekeeping tours and a job with The Forestry Commission. "One day though, I'd like to convert to full beekeeping and pass the skills onto my kids. My son is already learning and one day I hope it will become their full livelihood."
Danijela and Blaz are just two of the many fascinating people you can meet on Slovenia's many bee trails. Elsewhere, travellers get the chance to meet artisans, expert queen bee breeders and other 'Api-enthusiasts', as well as organic farmers who are helping promote slow-food production and green living.
With World Bee Day gaining momentum and Ljubljana set to take centre stage next year, the future is definitely green for Slovenia and its tourism. Let's hope this is a travel trend that proves to have wings.


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TechJuice > Mobile > Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Review: The Challenger
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) Review: The Challenger
By Ansab Majeed on
May 9, 2016 - Like us now!
First Impression:
The Samsung Galaxy A7 is definitely a looker. It's no S7 Edge but it definitely stands out from the crowd while still being easy on the eyes. There's a very distinctive premium look and feel that isn't always present in a budget device. It's apparent that Samsung is finally making some smart decisions with the sleek chamfered metal frame that complements the vibrant display on this phone. Also, thankfully, the camera doesn't protrude as much as it does on the older model.
Key specifications:
Display: 5.5-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, Full resolution (1080 x 1920), ~401 ppi pixel density
Performance: 1.5 GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615, Adreno 405 GPU
Memory: 16 GB internal memory (user available: ~11.03 GB), expandable storage (up to 128 GB), 3 GB RAM
Communication: Dual SIM support (2G/3G/4G), Bluetooth v4.1, NFC
Camera: 13 MP rear camera, f/1.9 with optical image stabilization, LED flash, 1080p video (at 30 fps), 5 MP front wide angle camera, f/1.9, 1080p video
Sensors: Fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery (with fast charging capabilities)
3300mAh battery with fast charging
Flagship quality glass/metal build
Big, vibrant display
Minor presence of bloatware
No notification LED
No 4K video
No Android 6.0 Marshmallow out-of-the-box
Limited storage, no 32GB version
Sluggish performance
Hardware and Design:
On the design side, the phone is a pleasure to look at. The chamfered frame blends with the front and the back of the phone, making the edges seem rounded due to the thin bezels. The build quality is superior. The metal frame is sandwiched between two panels of 2.5D Gorilla Glass 4. Although the glass on both sides does give the device a premium look and feel, it is prone to smudges and fingerprints which are very noticeable on the black unit that I had. At first glance, I expected the phone to be slippery, but it was actually quite comfortable to hold and use even with the big 5.5-inch screen.
The home button/fingerprint sensor is metal-clad and offers great tactile feedback. It surrounded by the Recent Apps button on the left side and the Back button on the right side. The volume rocker sits on the top left side of the device and the power button sits on the right side. Both are easy to reach without having to exert yourself. There is a Nano-SIM card tray + microSD card tray underneath the power button and the secondary Nano-SIM card tray rests on the top of the device with the noise-cancellation microphone.
On the bottom of the device, there is a number of unsymmetrically placed components such as the 3.5 mm headphone jack, charging port, speaker grill, and microphone. Even on the right and the left side of the device, the components are not aligned. Honestly, Samsung, when you ignore small but important details like these on a device that looks so phenomenal, it seems like you lack the willingness to give your customers the best there is.
Samsung has significantly improved their displays since the days of the S4 and the S5. The Super AMOLED Full HD screen has some of the most vibrant colors and definitely the deepest blacks I've ever seen on a smartphone. You won't even miss the absence of a higher resolution. The internal optimization known as Adaptive Display makes the colors pop and adjusts the sharpness, saturation and color range automatically. Although this optimization makes the screen amazing to look at, it tends to oversaturate the colors which may not be everyone's cup of tea. It also makes editing photos on the device a bit of a hassle as the photos you edit may not look as appealing on other devices as they did on the A7. Aside from that, it is an absolute delight to watch videos, read, and play games on this device because you're always in awe of how stunning everything looks on-screen.
The display has great viewing angles and is considerably bright in sunlight. The screen was comfortably visible on full brightness even in harsh sunlight which is a feat Samsung should be commended for.
The Samsung Galaxy A7 contains a Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 processor, clocked at 1.5 GHz, and backed by the Adreno 405 GPU. The processor is rather outdated and doesn't do justice to the whopping 3 gigabytes of RAM which results in significant lag in the UI. There's visible stutter in animations when shifting between apps or the homescreen, or even when scrolling. However, the device handles graphic-intensive gaming pretty well most of the time. There were times when Modern Combat 5 ran without even the hint of a jitter but at other times, there would be noticeable stutter during gameplay. The sluggish performance can partly be attributed to Touchwiz apart from the limitations of the processor. If you like your device snappy and jitter-free, I wouldn't suggest that you make this your next phone.
The 2015 Samsung Galaxy A7 housed a 2600mAh battery, which lasted less than a day under normal usage. Samsung learned from it's mistakes this year and not only upgraded it to a solid 3300mAh, but also added fast charging capabilities to the device which means that it easily lasts around 2 days on a full charge. The 9 hour screen-on time clearly cannot be ignored. Also, let's not forget Samsung's Power saving mode and Ultra power saving mode which are said to save battery power substantially and help the phone last even longer than 3 days, if necessary.
Before I wrote the review, I checked out various other reviews and opinions from daily users of the device, and most of do not seem to like the rear camera on this device. I'd have to disagree with them. Granted it isn't one of the best smartphone cameras in the market right now but for a budget device, this camera does great. The 13 MP shooter focuses pretty accurately most of the time, the shutter doesn't lag, the interface is easy-to-use and the f/1.9 lens lets in significantly more light than most mid-range phones. The major con is that it tends to overexpose the highlights in harsh sunlight but the HDR mode fixes that to some extent. There's also a pretty standard manual mode that lets you adjust the ISO, exposure and white balance. The front 5 MP camera is bound to satisfy selfie/Snapchat needs because of the crisp detail. One of the best features is the quick launch option that has become a standard in Samsung devices. It's really fast and very useful when you're using the phone one-handed because you don't have to navigate to the camera app to take a photo.
Comparison Auto Mode
Comparison Manual Mode
With Flash
HDR off
HDR ON
Indoor Extreme Low light
Indoor Better Light
Indoor HDR
Night Auto Mode
Android & Touchwiz: Sadly, the A7 ships with Android 5.1.1 Lollipop instead of 6.0 Marshmallow and with Samsung's bad history with updates, this is definitely a downside. It is skinned with their own Touchwiz UI which is less of an eyesore now. It is closer to stock Android but still puts a strain on the device which leads to stutter here and there.
Fingerprint security: The fingerprint reader works pretty well and isn't too time-consuming to set up like some older devices. It's quicker to unlock the phone using the fingerprint sensor as well because it takes only a split-second of contact on the Home button and the phone pops open.
Extra features: There are some neat Samsung software features like split-screen multitasking, floating window, Smart Stay, motion gestures, audio optimization and a theme store.
Everyday use and personal opinion:
I used the phone for almost a week before I formed any solid opinion of it. The phone is well-built and it feels like Samsung might have actually thought this through, for the most part. On first use, it impressed me with the vibrant screen, solid metal frame and lack of bloatware. It's easy to hold, not too hard to use despite the 5.5-inch screen and gives off the vibe of a flagship phone. The animation stutters and the scrolling lag did get a bit annoying after a while but I took solace in the fact that at least there weren't any issues when I was using playing games or using Lightroom on the device.
My favorite things about the phone were probably the battery and the camera. The battery life was great. It was exactly what I had wanted with the S6 but Samsung had failed to deliver back then. The camera was solid as well. As an active Instagrammer, I spent quite some time testing the camera and using it on a day-to-day basis and I have to say, it performed better than I expected. It does tend to overexpose in harsh sunlight but normally, it works perfectly fine. The details look crisp on the screen and HDR works well on cloudy skies.
On the other hand, I've always had a bit of a problem with Samsung's front cameras. The wide angle lens tends to distort your face unless you keep it right in the middle of the viewfinder and at a specific distance. But I guess that's a compromise that has to be made so group shots can be taken more easily.
The device has it's advantages and disadvantages but for the average smartphone user, it's a pretty slick daily driver if you get a good microSD card. Bottom line is; if you want a design and screen that makes onlookers go "Wow, what phone is that?" and a camera that puts holds up pretty well against other mid-range devices in the market, then go for it. If you can't stand a laggy UI, can't live without your huge music collection, and want the latest version of Android, you'd probably get your monies worth elsewhere.
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Sundance ShortsLab Philadelphia
Recognizing the important role shorts have in cinema, storytelling, and culture, Sundance Institute presents ShortsLab: Philadelphia to help empower the next generation of artists. Filmmakers are invited to participate in this half-day seminar of Sundance-organized panels and discussions to offer firsthand insight and access into the world of story development, production, working with cast and crew, and how to get the most out of making a short film.
ShortsLab is intended for anyone involved with filmmaking – writers, directors, producers, actors, all crew – that are interested in making a short, or have made a few shorts and want to continue making shorts and features. Whatever your film goal is, we will give advice to help the process.
Scheduled Speakers:
Cherien Dabis received her MFA in film from Columbia University. She has written, directed, produced and edited several short films including MAKE A WISH, which premiered at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. Dabis worked for three seasons as a writer and co-producer on Showtime´s groundbreaking, original hit series The L Word. In 2009, her feature directorial debut AMREEKA world-premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, opened New Director´s/New Films at MoMA, and won the prestigious FIPRESCI award at the Directors´ Fortnight at Cannes. Her second feature MAY IN THE SUMMER was a project in the 2010 Sundance Screenwriters Lab and premiered in competition at Sundance 2013.
Madeleine Olnek is a writer and director who honed her skills in downtown New York City venues with over 20 produced plays–all comedies. She is one of the authors of A Practical Handbook for the Actor, was awarded the William Goldman Screenwriting Fellowship and the Adrienne Shelly Award/Grant for Best Female Director at Columbia University Film School. Her first film, the comedy short HOLD UP, was presented at Sundance in 2006. She returned to Sundance in 2009 with another award-winning comedy short, COUNTERTRANSFERENCE. Olnek's debut feature comedy, CODEPENDENT LESBIAN SPACE ALIEN SEEKS SAME, premiered at the 2011 Sundance film festival. She and her new feature, THE FOXY MERKINS, were nominated for an Independent Spirit Award, and was part of the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Carter Smith's first short film, BUGCRUSH, received the Jury Prize in Short Filmmaking at the 2006 Sundance Film Festival. His script with Dennis Cooper, "Warm", was a project at the 2006 Sundance Screenwriters Lab. He then directed his debut feature, THE RUINS, for DreamWorks. His next short, YEARBOOK, premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. JAMIE MARKS IS DEAD is his second feature and premiered at Sundance 2014 in competition. It marks his return to character studies focused on the teenage psyche and small-town life. Smith's fashion photography and celebrity portraits can be seen regularly in Vogue, Elle, Allure, and GQ.
Event runs until approx. 4:00pm.
ShortsLab Philadelphia is presented by Sundance Institute. The program is supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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Robb Bank$ Talks 'Conn3ct3d' Project w/ Wifisfuneral
Read the full interview on AllHipHop.com!
Robb Bank$ checks in with AllHipHop to talk about working with Wifisfuneral and more.
In his words, Robb Bank$ is "a rapper from Broward County, Florida, anime god, and FEMTO. That's it."
While coming up in the underground scene and gaining much buzz on the internet came hand in hand, Robb Bank$, real name Richard Burrell can hardly be described in words, let alone his music.
AllHipHop recently caught up with Robb Bank$ during the weekend of the Los Angeles stop on his Conn3ct3d Tour with Wifisfuneral.
AllHipHop: You just released Conn3ct3d w/ Wifisfuneral. How has the fan reception been?
Robb Bank$: Very good. We both were surprised at how much people liked it. 'Cause it was something just fun that we did real quick.
AllHipHop: At what point did you realize y'all wanted to make a project together?
Robb Bank$: We just went in the studio one day. We did 3 songs and he was like "yo, we should do a tape." I was like "yo, let's do it." From then, we just did it. It was that simple. It was that quick.
AllHipHop: The album is 11 songs. Talk about the creative process and how long it took you guys.
Robb Bank$: Initially, it look us a month or 2. But the business, you know, he's signed to a different label and I'm independent, so we had to… stuff like that. Just industry stuff had to get worked out so it took a little bit longer for the project to get wrapped up and shipped out to everybody, and then put out. But it didn't take long to record at all. I record really fast and he keeps up fast, so we both knocked it out pretty good.
AllHipHop: What songs mean the most to you on this project?
Robb Bank$: I'm starting to like "Like Me." I performed and I liked that.
AllHipHop: What are most excited for on The Conn3ct3d Tour?
Robb Bank$: Just to see the fans. I just really wanna see the fans, connect with all of them. Just look them all in their face. That what can give me my high, I really wanna just see the fans.
AllHipHop: You guys put on crazy shows.
Robb Bank$: Just energy. High energy. If the energy isn't there, then I can't even bring it out myself. I gotta get to give.
AllHipHop: What's the 3 mean?
Robb Bank$: I just like to do stuff a little bit different. I just spelled it that way. When I write and type, I be typing in my own little language, stuff like that. 333 = half evil, there's a lot of ways you can put it.
AllHipHop: Bring us back to the first time you guys connected (no pun intended).
Robb Bank$: It was in 2015-2016, I was doing the Year of the Savage Tour. His manager brought in Wifi to the tour and was like "oh, I wanna put my artist on the tour." From there, I met him and we clicked. We worked on gone on tours ever since.
AllHipHop: I feel like Wifi is a little more reserved. What's the dynamic in the studio?
Robb Bank$: In the studio, I am not reserved. I am at home. I be doing me. I can't really speak for Wifi, he's not here. But Wifi, when he get in the studio… we just work. When we in the studio, we just start recording.
AllHipHop: What's it like making music with someone vs. your own records?
Robb Bank$: Not hard, depending on the artist. It's always depending on the artist to be honest. If there's no chemistry there, then we can't do it. But even if there isn't no chemistry, I can still rap and do what I need to do, because I'm just so used to being in the studio. Obviously when there's chemistry with the artist, it's way easier.
AllHipHop: Being from Florida, what's your favorite part of the West Coast?
Robb Bank$: The weed. Seeing Buddy. [plays with dog] Every time I come, I get to see Buddy. And my fans out here. I love my West Coast fans. They're the coolest and so much fun. LA is gonna be fun. All parts of Cali every time I come, even all across the West Coast. Every show be so lit.
AllHipHop: Top 5?
Robb Bank$: Sade, Aaliyah. Damn, this is hard. Biggie, Wayne, and Slug from Atmosphere.
AllHipHop: Who are you listening to most right now?
Robb Bank$: Besides me, Conn3ct3d.
AllHipHop: Besides Conn3ct3d.
Robb Bank$: Beats. [chuckles] Beats, that's it. I be in the studio, I don't listen to nobody.
AllHipHop: Is there anything else you want to let us know?
Robb Bank$: Falconia is coming soon. Album coming very, very soon.
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Stiepan Osipowicz Makarow (; ur.  w Mikołajowie, zm. 13 kwietnia 1904 pod Port Artur) – rosyjski wojskowy, dowódca morski, wiceadmirał, oceanograf, polarnik, budowniczy okrętów, dowódca rosyjskiej Eskadry Oceanu Spokojnego w wojnie rosyjsko-japońskiej 1904-1905. Autor ponad 50 prac naukowych z różnych dziedzin wojskowo morskich i oceanograficznych, z taktyki walki pancerników, niezatapialności i walki o żywotność (przetrwanie) okrętów.

Młodość
Urodził się w rodzinie chorążego marynarki wojennej, służącego we flocie od szeregowego żołnierza. W 1865 ukończył Szkołę Morską w Nikołajewsku nad Amurem. W 1869 chorąży marynarki. Służył na okrętach Eskadry Oceanu Spokojnego, a od 1871 we Flocie Bałtyckiej, gdzie badał problemy niezatapialności okrętów.

Wojna rosyjsko-turecka
Służąc od 1876 we Flocie Czarnomorskiej, zaproponował budowę okrętu-bazy kutrów minowych i torpedowych "Wielki Książę Konstanty". Dowodził tym okrętem podczas wojny z Turcją (1877-78), podczas której dowodzone przez niego kutry atakowały tureckie okręty minami wytykowymi i holowanymi. 16 stycznia 1878 wykonał, jako pierwszy na świecie, skuteczny atak torpedą samobieżną, topiąc kanonierkę "İntibah".

Badania oceanograficzne
W 1881 dowodząc okrętem "Tamań" wykonał badania Cieśniny Bosfor i wydał pracę pt. "O wymianie wód w morzach Czarnym i Śródziemnym". W 1885 otrzymał nagrodę Rosyjskiej Akademii Nauk. W latach 1886–1889 dowodząc korwetą "Witiaź" opłynął Ziemię. W czasie rejsu prowadził prace oceanograficzne. Rezultatem badań była praca "Witiaź i Ocean Spokojny".

Dowódca i konstruktor
Od 1890 młodszy flagman floty Floty Bałtyckiej, od 1891 główny inspektor artylerii morskiej, od końca 1894 dowódca Eskadry Śródziemnomorskiej. W latach dziewięćdziesiątych wynalazł i zastosował do pocisków artyleryjskich dodatkowe głowice powodujące znaczne zwiększenie ich mocy przebijającej tzw. "głowice Makarowa". W latach 1894–1896 po raz drugi opłynął kulę ziemską. W 1896 dowódca eskadry Floty Bałtyckiej. Zaproponował i wykonał projekt pierwszego specjalistycznego lodołamacza w celu badania Arktyki. Pracował przy budowie pierwszej jednostki tego typu: "Jermaka". W 1897 wydał pracę "Poglądy na temat taktyki morskiej". Sformułował w niej zasady obrony przeciwminowej i przeciwokrętowej. Wykonał dwa rejsy lodołamaczem w Arktyce w 1899 i 1901 roku. Od 1899 naczelny dowódca portu Kronsztad. W pracy "Bez żagli" przedstawił zasady szkolenia i wychowania marynarzy w czasie pokoju.

Wojna rosyjsko-japońska
W czasie wojny rosyjsko-japońskiej 1904-1905 dowodził Eskadrą Oceanu Spokojnego od 14 lutego 1904. Przybył do Port Artura 8 marca. Zginął na pancerniku "Pietropawłowsk", który uległ zatopieniu w wyniku wpłynięcia na minę morską.

W 1913 postawiono pomnik Makarowa w Kronsztadzie. Kilku okrętom nadano też nazwę Admirał Makarow.

Bibliografia
 Wojenno Morskoj Słowar, Wojennoje Izdatielstwo, Moskwa 1990.
 Bolszaja Sowieckaja Encykłopedia, t. 1, Moskwa 1974.

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Exhibited by Sheila Robinson in the Hintlesham Festival Exhibition and still bears the Artists hand written label verso. The same image is to be found on page 121 of the recently published book 'Bawden, Ravilious and the artists of Great Bardfield" and when it was first produced was her first commercially successful series of cat images. It was exhibited at the RA exhibition in 1961 and , according to the text from the above named publication, described by Housewife magazine as 'our favourite'.