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1. You agree to reset the iPhones before returning them (Under Settings, go to General->Reset->Erase All Content and Settings).
2. After the rental charges reduce your deposit to less than 50% of the original amount, you agree to allow us to charge your credit card/paypal to restore the desposit to the full amount.
3. We will charge $50 for a cracked iPhone 4s, 5 or 5s screen or major scratches to the screen - $150 for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. For a lost wall plug we will charge $20. For a lost charging cord we will charge $20. For all other damages, we will charge depending on how much it costs us to get it fixed.
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Relationship adviser and psychologist, Joro Olumofin has shared the story of a young man who revealed what a Yahoo Boys did to his lover.
This 26-year old narrated how he was forced to share his lover with another man after he lost his job.
"I had to disassociate myself. She started rolling with this yahoo boy whom she called ugly, dirty, arrogant not her class. 2 months later they started going to pass a night in his hotel room saying they are just friends and she enjoys his company since she likes him but not as a boyfriend".


The me me me epidemic is alive and well at my house. Uh oh. After listening to a webinar with parenting coach Amy McCready in which she was suggesting what we might say when our children are devastated by the consequences of their actions, Whitney and I both joked that we were going get tattoos that read, "I'm confident you'll make a better choice next time" so that we could remember to use that line.
Spent so much time not putting pajamas on that we only had a 30-second back-scratching session? I'm confident you'll make a better choice next time.
Though I've never met her in person, I completely trust Amy and her philosophy of love and positive discipline. Literally, every time I listen to her, read her, or watch her videos, I learn more that helps me become the parent I want to be. When she told me about her newest parenting book, The Me, Me, Me Epidemic: A Step-by-Step Guide to Raising Capable, Grateful Kids in an Over-Entitled World, I wanted to help spread the word.
The theme of this book? By setting up limits with consequences, and training them in responsible behavior and decision-making, parents can rid their homes of the entitlement epidemic and raise confident, resilient, and successful children. Doesn't that sound nice?
I'm laughing as I review this list because all five of the rookie children share at least some of these traits so that we can check them ALL off. The ones that don't expect bribes for reading don't ever want to help out. The ones that can play board games without crying never stop asking for STUFF at every opportunity. Ack. I am certain that the tools in this book will help our own children and relationships.
I have not yet read this book, but I will soon. Let's check back in once we've had a chance to practice some of the promised 35 anti-entitler tools in our homes.
McCready aims this helpful book at all of us: parents of young toddlers through the teen years will find proven strategies to effectively quell entitled attitudes in their children.
The kindle version of The Me, Me, Me Epidemic is cheaper, easier to share with your partner (!) and comes with audio/video. I find that a reluctant partner will happily avoid carrying a huge honkin' hardback on public transit when an e-reader will do.
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I've tried the "I'm confident you'll make a better choice next time" diet plan for years. However, without fail, I still grab that third piece of cake. I hope the strategy works better in the parenting realm. Of course, it's usually my kids who've driven me to needing that third piece of cake so I'll probably be reading this book.


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The common way to hold an electric hand whisk, straight handle forcing you to bend your wrist. Not ergonomic, clumsy and, in the long run, damaging to your wrists.
To amend this I designed a new whisk with an angled handle, much like the one on saws, giving the user a much more comfortable working position. Saving the avid cup cake bakers wrists from early on set "whiskwristia painia".
Description: The design was inspired by trains from the -20th art deco era and the early Chevrolet Corvette with it's iconic side indentations.
In the front there is a leaver for speed adjustment, under the power cord there's a metal U acting as stand and protection for the cord. On the handle there's grip pads for a safer and more comfortable grip. The indentations on the sides not only look good, but work as ventilation for the electrical motor.


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Study Finds Lax Safety Standards at Construction Sites
By FERNANDA SANTOS (NYT)
On Nov. 24, 2003, Manuel Falcón, an Ecuadorean laborer, died after falling from the roof of a house he had been working on in South Ozone Park, Queens. Mr. Falcón was not wearing a hard hat, tethering cord or any other safety gear.
When federal safety inspectors investigated the work site after Mr. Falcón's death, they found three violations and eventually levied a total fine of $2,625. The fine could have been a maximum of $7,000 for each violation, for a total of $21,000. The circumstances of Mr. Falcón's death, and the minimal punishment that followed, illustrate the core conclusions of a study by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association, which is set for release tomorrow: inadequate supervision of city construction sites and the low penalties imposed on violators make it easy for builders to ignore safety rules.
"The industry fines are considered a cost of doing business and are too minimal to effect a change in behavior," the association's president, Benedict P. Morelli, said yesterday.
The study examines reports prepared by federal safety inspectors after construction accidents in New York City between January 2001 and August of this year that resulted in death or serious injury. A total of 156 accidents were analyzed; all but 12 resulted in at least one fatality.
According to the study, inspectors penalized builders at 113 of the accident sites for violations like insufficient guardrails and safety nets. In most cases, fines amounted to no more than $10,000; only six of the violations resulted in fines greater than $50,000, the study says.
In one accident that resulted in unusually high fines, Efrain Gonzalez and four other workers fell to their deaths when a scaffold at a Gramercy Park office building collapsed four years ago at Park Avenue South. Inspectors found seven "serious" violations, and a fine of $9,750 was levied out of a possible maximum of $49,000. But the inspectors also found two "willful" violations and the maximum fine of $140,000 was imposed for them.
The inspectors work for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a branch of the federal Labor Department that sets and enforces standards for workplace safety. OSHA's penalties should at least be severe enough to deter future lapses, said Joel Shufro, executive director of the New York Committee for Occupational Safety and Health, a nonprofit organization supported by about 200 local unions.
The average penalty for serious safety violations, in which severe injury or death is highly likely, is $1,569, according to the trial lawyers' study. The maximum prison sentence for a safety violation is six months under federal law, but from 1990 to 2003, there were only four cases nationwide in which a builder found to be at fault was imprisoned, the study says.
A spokesman for the federal safety and health agency, Ted Fitzgerald, declined to comment yesterday, saying he had not had a chance to review the study.
In addition to the low penalties, the study lists inadequate supervision as a reason that builders do not feel compelled to comply with safety regulations. Only 28 safety inspectors cover construction and renovation sites in New York City, northern New Jersey, and Westchester and Rockland Counties, allowing inspection of an average of six sites a day in the entire region, the study says.
Nearly half of the 156 accidents examined in the study involved falls from a scaffold, roof or ladder. Immigrant workers were the most common victims, amounting to two-thirds of those killed or injured since October 2001, when OSHA began to include in its reports the language the worker spoke on the job.
"The rapid growth of New York City's underground construction industry, an industry that employs mostly immigrants and where worker safety often takes the back seat, makes credible enforcement of OSHA safety standards more important than ever," said Glenn von Nostitz, senior policy adviser for the trial lawyers' group.
Correction: October 19, 2005, Wednesday An article yesterday about a study finding safety standards lax at construction sites in the New York region, and a picture caption, gave an incorrect location in some copies for a 2001 scaffolding collapse in which five workers were killed. It was at Park Avenue South and 18th Street, not Park Avenue and 44th.
Photos: Efrain Gonzalez died when a work scaffold collapsed in 2001.; Five workers died when a scaffold collapsed in a construction accident at a Gramercy Park office building at Park Avenue South in 2001. (Photo by Edward Keating/The New York Times)
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On Open Platforms, Wifi, Home Automation, and Kitty Litter
At least this platform is open….
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The world needs more open platforms. The term is loaded, but it's worth unpacking. To me, an open platform is a consistent opportunity space where anyone – without prior permission – can attempt to create value, and the market gets to vote on that attempt.
When the Clinton administration declared the Internet a "free trade zone" in 1997, it helped create one of the most powerful open platforms in the history of business. Anyone could set up a website, sell their services, wares, or their snake oil, and the market sorted out the winners and the losers.
But an open platform doesn't necessarily mean a free one. The last time I checked, Comcast is still charging me $65 a month for my "high-speed business" Internet connection. Once I pay that fee, I am free to launch any site I want and consume any content I desire. Comcast has no say in the matter (so far).
Another wonderful example is the Global Positioning System (GPS), once the realm only of the United States military, but now the driver of countless commercial opportunities around the globe (again thanks to decisions made during the Clinton administration). Anyone can access civilian GPS data – it's open and free to all. Had this system not been in place, my weekend would have been less interesting – I could not have tracked my family's hike across a mountain in Marin, checked into my writing retreat this morning on Foursquare, or effortlessly mapped my route to the new restaurant where I met a dozen friends last Saturday night.
Over the years we've seen the rise of semi-open communications-driven platforms, some of which have been built on top of the Internet (think Facebook), others which were built on top of regulated, oligarchical networks like those of the cell phone carriers (think iOS ). These systems are open to developers, but subject to stricter rules and oversight by corporations (Facebook and Apple, for example).
But sometimes platforms rise out of unexpected places. That's the story I want to tell today.
This tale is based on an open platform of sorts – or at least, re-imagining an existing platform. In this case, that platform is the home – and in particular, the wifi-enabled home.
A report issued earlier this year found that 25% of homes worldwide have wifi installed. In the US, that figure is much higher – 61% of US homes are lit by the airborne Internet. That's a pretty astonishing number, and it continues to climb. Wifi-lit homes are now a platform waiting for innovative ideas to hatch. Last week I got a chance to chat with someone behind one of them.
Kevin Ashton is best known as an RFID pioneer, and for coining the terms "The Internet of Things." But what many may not know about the British-born engineer and entrepreneur is his current work on home automation. Two years ago he sold his cleantech startup Zensi to Belkin International, a 30-year old computer networking and accessory firm in Los Angeles. Belkin's a pretty traditional company, to be honest, but that may be about to change.
Zensi specialized in monitoring a building's electrical information, tapping into the structure's electronic grid and sampling the "voltage noise" that spikes across the wires. That noise turns out to be pretty valuable information – every electronic gadget has a signature, and by paying close attention, Ashton's startup could reliably determine the energy use of every node node on a building's electronic network. That energy "can be presented to the energy user in a way that can be very beneficial," Ashton told me.
Ashton's first customers wanted some pretty simple data. "Nothing more than knowing the total energy consumed in the building," he says. But Ashton knew a lot more could be done with the information, if he could just open the platform up a bit, and instrument it with a few more useful appendages.
That's what he and his team have been up to over the past two years at Belkin. This past summer Belkin introduced WeMo, a home automation system that plugs into any outlet and allows you to control electronic devices over the Internet. The system consists of a plug, a motion sensor, and an iOS app. It's pretty rudimentary – you plug any device you want to control into the WeMo outlet, and that device becomes controllable via the iOS app. But add in the motion sensor and you combine the ability to turn things on and off based on the ability to "know" some action has occurred. That's when things get interesting. Now portions of your home have remote eyes and hands, in a limited sense. WeMo's sensors can "see" motion and "act" on what they see by turning things off and on.
Belkin's promotional site for WeMo shows all kinds of uses for the system: keeping your dog off the couch while you are at work, easing your mind about whether or not you turned off that curling iron before leaving the house, automating when heaters or lights are turned off and on, etc. It's all very cool, but it suffers from the same problem that plagues all early platforms: Early adopters and hackers love the system, but most consumers aren't going to go to the trouble of buying, coding, and installing the Wemo system just so they can turn the lights off and on, or ease their mind about an errant curling iron.
What WeMo needed was the power of an open platform, and a community that could come up with uses for the device that the company never imagined.
When WeMo launched, Ashton told me, "we didn't have many good ideas what people would do with it." Ashton and his team knew that "lighting up" a home with new sensory appendages could ignite a big change in how people interacted with their living spaces, but instead of taking a proprietary approach to innovation on Belkin's new platform, they created a free, open API for Wemo, and partnered with IFTT (If This Then That), an internet service that enables anyone to create rules-based actions triggered by data from any number of sources. A simple example of an IFTT "recipe" is this: "If (I post a photo to Instagram) then (put a copy of it into my Dropbox)."
IFTT is a small but thriving community of tens of thousands of folks weaving new kinds of connections between our digitally disparate lives, and Ashton's team figured tapping into this group might provide Belkin with some novel ideas for WeMo.
They were right. There are nearly 200 WeMo recipes on the IFTT site, ranging from "Text me if my door opens!" to "Post a Facebook status message anytime someone reaches for the cookie jar." But the one that really got Ashton's attention is this: "Tell me when it's time to clean up the litter box." It's one of WeMo's most-used recipes (and it turns out, it did come from within his team, but not until the IFTT connection was established).
"When we were developing (WeMo)," he told me, "there was absolutely no way that anybody – in a focus group or in our think tank – was going to come up with that as an application. If they did, we didn't think it would be meaningful."
At the moment, the number of people who have employed the kitty litter recipe can be counted in the dozens. But that's a function of WeMo's total installed base, which is still small. That base will likely remain small until a few inter-related things change: First, WeMo-like sensing needs to get cheaper and more accessible. For now, fitting out your house with a full complement of WeMo devices runs upwards of $1000, and the devices are used mostly by a small group of motivated hobbyists (not unlike 3D printing or the Arduino platform). But if sensing devices are built into electrical outlets as a matter of course, and/or are easily retrofitted into existing homes, the presumption that your home is "smart" could tip in a matter of years.
Also, consumers must begin to expect WeMo-like functionality from their homes and devices. The kitty litter recipe is a small but leading indicator of such a shift. Ashton tells me, for example, that he already has inquiries from pet lovers about promoting WeMo – just for its role in helping humans take care of their cats. As the number of hacker-driven recipes for WeMo uses multiplies and device prices and ease of installation diminish, the home sensing revolution could be right around the corner.
Thirdly, the platform wants more data – the more, the better. Imagine if WeMo also had access to all that energy sensing data built into Zensi's original products. Because the Zensi technology "knows" the signiature of every electrical device on the home network, it "knows" when you're watching TV, or using the microwave, working at your computer, or firing up the oven. Making all that data "knowable" opens all manner of innovative applications, again, most of which Belkin alone couldn't dream up all by itself.
But if all this is to happen, it's critical that access to home automation devices and data remain on an open platform, where innovation can occur unimpeded by conflicting commercial or regulatory imperatives. At the moment, anyone can create a recipe for WeMo, without Belkin's approval. Ashton says he's committed to that philosophy – one that he hopes informs far larger issues than curling irons and kitty poop. "We are open to anything that adds value to the system for our users," Ashton told me.
It wasn't a natural act for Belkin to open up the WeMo platform. The company's CEO has run the company for 30 years, and has never done anything like the IFTT experiment. He took a risk by allowing Ashton's team to create an API. It's not a bet the company move, but Ashton believes it augurs a larger change happening across many industries. (GE, for example, is embracing this idea, as are IBM and many other large companies).
"If you can create a business in which other people's business is adding value to your product, more people will buy your product," Ashton says. He compares that to traditional, vertically integrated companies that try to control every aspect of their product's expression (like most automobile manufacturers.) Ashton predicts that all industries will eventually tip toward a more horizontal, open platform approach to business. "In one generation," he asserts, "this model will win."
All this reminds me of a book I recently finished – Steven Johnson's Future Perfect: The Case For Progress In A Networked Age. I'll be reviewing that work shortly, but Johnson's point is simple: if we are to solve our largest societal problems, we need to take a more peer-driven, open-platform approach to business, politics, and culture. With WeMo, Belkin's taken one small step in that direction. I expect many more will follow.
Author John BattellePosted on November 26, 2012 Categories Book Related, Internet Big Five, The Web As PlatformTags belkin, cats, internet of things, kevin ashton, wemo
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Phil Simon says:
This sums up my thoughts completely:
"If you can create a business in which other people's business is adding
value to your product, more people will buy your product."
Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google have all figured out ways to do this. It's the biggest reason for their collective success.
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Agreed, though I don't think they've done it in a way that allows for full innovation to occur…yet.
"Full" is a relative term though. I'm still impressed. When a clown like me has an app for iOS, they're doing something right.
Anyone can have a web page….
The leaders at these companies understand that complacency is a killer. Larry and Sergey don't want to wind up like Microsoft. Plus may not supplant Facebook anytime soon, but what if I had go off of the Google platform to be social? I may not come back.
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Inkscape fans, show everyone how you feel about Inkscape, and make a little donation at the same time!
Announcing a new Inkscape store, where you can get different kinds of clothing and other items with the Inkscape logo.
Visit Spreadshirt Inkscape Merch and have a look around!
Re: spread your Inkscape love - new Inkscape store!
Hm, what about colors? Or, maybe, you have just black/white printer in the store?
As far as I can tell, they are mostly just black. I saw a red womean's tee, and something pink. I also saw a gray man's shirt (can't remember if it was long or short sleeves). Other than that, only black. I don't know why.
To be honest, I don't have a very high opinion of that store. Some dedicated developers spent a lot of time making it the best it can be, given the few options that are apparently available. But to me, it's very limited. I think developers chose it because it's built with open source software. But I hope the project can do better in the future. Again, that's all my opinion, and not any kind of official statement.
Nope. It was chosen because it is widely available in many countries of the world and they do the shipping, and because the quality was okay.
Those who created the shop also selected the available colors. If you want more, let them know (e.g. send a bug report into the new tracker).
In my humble opinion a huge logo on a shirt is not the right way for marketing a product unrelated to clothing.
I'd rather look at featured artist's work than that.
Maybe one of Lazur's patterns on the front and a small Inkscape logo on the back?
I'm not inclined to search my email going back that far (actually I think it's on an old computer anyway), but my recollection is that the choice of Spreadshirt was related somehow to open source. Maybe I'll try the online archive....although it might have been in a personal mail, rather than mailing list.
I've voiced many similar comments about the shop, when it was chosen a few years ago (type of products, colors, how the front page looks, how pages are organized and displayed, how the pages work. I have not personally searched or investigated online shop software, but I've shopped online and seen shops which I would personally prefer.
I think using artwork is a good idea too. Would be great to be able to create our own products and not be limited to a particular store's products.
I think another part of developers' decision about this was that they want something which more or less runs itself. They don't want to have to worry about finding people to take care of it (recruit artists, fill custom orders, commissioning, etc.) Even though I've offered to do that, I guess they're thinking into the future, and don't want to have to find the next person to do it.


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Bell's Brewery's top-rated Hopslam Ale shipping this week — in bottles
Brian Manzullo
Hopslam Ale is back for 2021 — but not in cans this time.
Bell's Brewery, based in Comstock, announced its top-rated double IPA brewed with honey is shipping to stores across Michigan this week, just in time to kick off the first full week of the new year.
But instead of releasing it in the six-pack cans we've been accustomed to over recent years, Bell's has shifted the release to six-pack bottles, along with mini-kegs and on tap at select bars and restaurants. Though Bell's did not give a reason for the change, it's worth noting Michigan breweries have been facing a nationwide shortage of aluminum cans since last year.
When fresh, Hopslam Ale (10% alcohol by volume) is among the best double IPAs in America, let alone Michigan. It's recommended you drink it within three months of canning/bottling but, when you do, it's refreshingly hoppy, with intense and floral grapefruit, mango and earthy pine notes, quite malty with lingering honey through the finish.
Hopslam Ale was named the No. 5 best beer in America this year by Zymurgy, a magazine from the American Homebrewers Association (AHA), and has an average rating of 4.28 out of 5 on Untappd, a popular beer rating app.
Beer enthusiasts should be able to find Hopslam Ale in stores this week at the earliest, with mini-kegs coming later. Hopslam will be available at the Bell's Eccentric Cafe and General Store in Kalamazoo starting Wednesday. Use the Bell's beer finder to find Hopslam near you.
To coincide with the release, Bell's is hosting "Hopslamania 2021," a free virtual event for Bell's fans that includes a virtual tour, a guided Hopslam tasting and a Q&A. There are two dates for it: Jan. 21 and Feb. 4. You'll need to provide your own Hopslam for it, however.
Spirits of Detroit writer Brian Manzullo covers craft alcohol for the Free Press. Contact him: bmanzullo@freepress.com and on Untappd, bmanzullo and Twitter, @BrianManzullo and @SpiritsofDET.


I am starting to fall in love with the ONS website and the amount of data is releases on a day-to-day basis. It really is a treasure trove (if you're that way inclined) of information. Today, the ONS released details on wealthiest households by region in the UK.
A household required total wealth greater than £967,000 to belong to the wealthiest 10% of the distribution. The least wealthy 10% households have a wealth of £13,000 or less. The median wealth is £232,000.
It is not surprising, that the wealthiest is region excluding London is the South East. However, the South West is the third wealthiest after South East, London. That was a little bit surprising. Sadly the information provided is not broken down per region. The amount of wealth held by the top three is: South East 15.5%; London 12.5% and the South West 11.2%. For Scotland as a whole country it is 6.9% the lowest for the whole of the UK. Wales is better at 8.1%.
The combined net wealth of all private households within Great Britain is £10.3 trillion. The wealthiest tenth of households owns £4.5 trillion or 43.8% of overall wealth* and were over 850 times wealthier than the least wealthy tenth of households.
In contrast, and more shocking, the combined wealth of the bottom 50% of households is £1.0 trillion; a value which accounted for 9.9% of aggregate total wealth. The bottom 50% has a wealth of less than £232,000. I am totally staggered at the statistics of 10% of households owning nearly 44%, or £45 trillion of the wealth in the UK.
So what is household wealth? This includes property, pensions, possessions, cars and even private number plates! Before reading this ONS data, I would have thought most household wealth is made up of property. But I was wrong (in part) in thinking this. Nearly all households in this top wealth decile had private pension wealth (98.0%) and the median value of private pension wealth for these households was £742,000. In fact, 56.6% of wealth comprised from a private pension held by the top 10% of households.
It gets worse as more than two out of five households (43.3%) in the least wealthy half of the distribution had no private pension wealth at all and the median value of private pension wealth held by this group was £4,000. This is worrying as this group if having no private pension they will rely more and more on a State Pension. If that is not kept up with the cost of living, then households will be at a greater risk of poverty later in life.
Though unlike those in the highest percentage, property wealth made the largest contribution to total wealth for the least wealthy half of households (36.6%) even though only 41.4% of households in this group had any value of property wealth. Car ownership is included with only 38% in the bottom 50% of households not owning a car. Compared to 4.3% in the top 10%.
In the report it shows almost four out of every five household heads (78.1%) living in the wealthiest 10% of households were in high skilled managerial or professional occupations. In comparison, just over one in every four household heads living in the least wealthy half of all households held a job at this level (24.9%). Over half (55.1%) of household heads living in households in the top 10% of wealthy households had gained a qualification at degree level or above. 16.4% of household heads with a degree level qualification or higher living in households in the bottom half of the wealth distribution.
Which sort of goes on to prove high-skilled jobs come about from education, but if further education now cost so much in line with the Governments increase in fees, the poorer households will be even at a greater disadvantage. Though I do acknowledge having a degree or higher qualification, there still needs to be a job for you to put it to good use.
Thanks to the ONS in allowing the use of the graphs, pictures and information.
There really is so much information contained within this report and the Wealth and Assets Survey that I could include, but it would take up so much space. However, I feel that if the Government and in part the Local Authority does not address the issues in the report, it will only get worse.
*The Wealth and Assets Survey (WAS) 2008/10 is a longitudinal survey conducted by the ONS which aims to address gaps identified in data about the economic well-being of households. It gathers information on, among others, level of assets, savings and debt; saving for retirement; how wealth is distributed among households or individuals; and factors that affect financial planning.
I'm surprised that you're surprised that the SW is the third wealthiest region. Huge swathes are now covered in second / third / fourth and retirement properties, plastic picturebox villages, stabling, dock-sick paddocks, and general trappings of luxurious living. The hilly landscape is perfect for the wealthy to sit pretty, safely secluded from the rest of us poor plebs. Very few "real" people can afford to live in the southwest any more and those that do are often crammed into rabbit hutch ghettoes. The region is a very sad indictment of this country's priorities over the last 40 years. It would be nice to think they'd suffer from a lack of servants to do their skivvy work for them, but sadly there'll always be a residue of poor ex-peasants in rural areas who 'know their place" and will do the necessary for a few pounds.
The Black on white prinrt may look striking but it is not very easy to read. I suggest you consider the many people online with sight impairments and change it.
I come into the pleb category.


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Taking into account the $2-billion repayment that was already made, $10 billion will have been used to pay down the debt.
Over five years, it will be possible to allocate a total of $1.4 billion to public services thanks to the savings generated by debt repayment.
Note that all the links in this page, with the exception of the last one, will open a PDF document in a new window . The last link opens an Excel file.
The various tables present the historical consolidated revenue and expenditure, as well as forecasts for 2018-2019 to 2020-2021. In addition, a chapter is devoted to the presentation of statistics adjusted for historical analysis, that is, statistics that do not contain any breaks linked to accounting changes.
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Bulgaria's Dimitrov, Pironkova exit Australian Open at first hurdle
January 14, 2013 February 6, 2014 The Sofia Globe staff Grigor Dimitrov
Bulgaria's two representatives in the first tennis Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open, have left the competition in the first round after suffering defeat on January 14.
Grigor Dimitrov, who rose to a career-high 41st in the world after reaching his first ATP Tour final in Brisbane earlier this month, failed to live up to expectations, losing to Julien Benneteau of France, seeded 32nd, in straight sets (4-6, 2-6, 4-6).
Dimitrov broke his opponent's serve right off the start, but it would prove his only success during a match that once again highlighted Dimitrov's inconsistent style of play. Dimitrov never got his first serve going and it proved his downfall against a Benetteau.
Pironkova, the world number 37, had a better start against Romina Oprandi of Switzerland, ranked 61st, but allowed her opponent too many chances to come back, losing in three sets (6-4, 5-7, 2-6).
In a match that saw service being broken in nearly every second game, Pironkova made better use of her chances (converting six of nine break points), but gave Oprandi too many openings to break right back (the Swiss converted on eight of her 15 break points).
Crucially, Oprandi tightened up her serve in the final set, winning the last four games of the match as Pironkova appeared to crumble.
(Grigor Dimitrov. Photo: mirsasha/flickr.com)
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Our health stays with us regardless of the circumstances we find ourselves in. During bad times, our health enables us to bear with the difficult situation. Eating healthy, working out regularly and balance your work and personal life to improve your health. Besides, health is necessary for generating wealth. So, in addition to making sure you have a sound health teach your children to uphold good health and shun unhealthy habits from an early age.
Health is wealth because if you do not have good health you cannot work productively and as such you minimal chances and opportunities to earn and make money. To generate the income you have to work effectively, something that may not be possible if you are either ill or incompetent to do a meaningful physical activity. Staying healthy is a necessity if you must prosper in life. Little money is never enough when your health is deteriorating. To maintain good health you need to exercise on a regular basis, eat a balanced diet, breath fresh air, drink clean water and get enough rest and sleep.
A healthy body and mind is a worthy investment. So, acting on this saying practically makes you subject to a wide range of benefits including reduction of medical bills, health insurance and increases your confidence. It also increases your productivity and competence enabling you to lead a contented life with utmost vehemence. If you desire to be a role model to your peers there is no better way than having good mental and physical health. The benefits, therefore, by far outnumber the small sacrifice you make exercising and eating healthy.
Avoid foods loaded with calories because they gradually destroy your health leading to excessive weight gain, high cholesterol levels, and heart diseases. Instead, eat seasonal fruits loaded with fibers, proteins, and vitamins. If you are currently eating excess junk foods, reduce gradually and eventually abandon them entirely.
Use hand sanitizers when washing your hands. Take a bath regularly and brush and floss your teeth. Take all steps to limit germ exposure to minimize the chances of contracting diseases. Studies also show that personal hygiene boosts immunity which in turn enables your body to fight diseases.
Exercises are crucial; so, taking part in aerobics, walking or jogging increase blood circulation giving you enough energy to work. Exercising in the morning ensures you will not feel lazy in the course of the day. Instead, it regulates your heart rate and reliefs muscle tension leading to a stronger and healthier mind and body.
Get a minimum of eight hours of sleep. Enough sleep relaxes your mind, allows your body to rewind and keeps you healthy. Your body and mind require rest and sleep to recharge. If you are having a hard time focusing at work you don't get enough sleep at night.
Good health is paramount. Undertaking healthy habits and practices in an effort to improve your body and mental health enables you to lead a fulfilling lifestyle. So, endeavor to consume diets rich in fiber, proteins, and vitamins to sustain your wellbeing and keep your body fueled for life challenges. Avoid at all costs fried and junk foods and instead consume meals with minimal fats and cholesterols. Also, exercise regularly and you will understand why health is wealth.


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What You Need to Know Before Moving to British Columbia?
Last Updated - November 24th, 2022
Firstly, congrats on choosing Canada as your new home! Pinning down the province where you will live in the second biggest country in the world can be a daunting task. Living in British Columbia can offer an array of options for you, from a sequestered place to a city bustling with people.
According to a 2016 census, British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province, welcomed the largest population of inter-provincial migrants. Despite the expenses and incredible rainfall, BC woos everyone with its economic stability and magnificent landscapes.
Initial Steps Upon Arrival in Canada
Vital Points to Consider
Where Should You Live?
A Blend of Both Worlds
Working in British Columbia
Exorbitant Prices
Mining and Agriculture Industries
Moderate Weather
Activities to do in British Columbia
Unique Facts About British Columbia
How hard is it to move to British Columbia?
Is it expensive to live in British Columbia?
How cold is British Columbia in winter?
What is the sunniest city in Canada?
What is the coldest month in BC?
How long is winter in BC?
You must take care of all the administrative tasks when you reach British Columbia. These include:
Apply for the Medical Services Plan online through the Government of British Columbia.
Send an application for a driver's licence from the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia.
If you have come from outside of Canada, apart from completing all the administrative tasks, you need to get a local phone number.
However, before you make the final decision, consider these critical factors about living in British Columbia:
Several TV shows and movies have been filmed in BC due to the large tax breaks it offers! But what place is best for you?
Vancouver: As the lowest crime city in the world, Vancouver is a popular city in Canada and among the best places in the world to live.
Saanich: Located along the coast, it is one of the most prosperous areas in British Columbia. Surprisingly, it has the lowest employment rate in Canada.
Fort St John: A prosperous and wealthy community of less than 20,000 people, where anyone can make a living.
Kelowna: The heart of BC's wine country, Kelowna is adjacent to Okanagan Lake. Along with boasting 120 wineries, this quiet city has an all-year-round climate in Canada.
Victoria: Named after Queen Victoria, British Columbia's capital, Victoria is majestically positioned at the southern end of Vancouver Island. The city represents the architecture and old-world charm of Victorian England through its cobbled streets and magnificent buildings.
Boasting 52 cities and towns, British Columbia is rich in culture. From historical classics like Victoria to modern-day Vancouver. One of the most interesting facts about British Columbia is that it is widely known for its wildlife and natural beauty. So, if you find solace in the lap of nature, you will love to spend time in the glacial lakes, forests, mountains, and the magnanimous land surrounding the province.
Yes, this institution deserves a special mention on this list. The University of British Columbia is renowned as one of the best universities in the world. UBC's research, learning, and teaching have earned it a place among the top 20 public universities. As of 2022, the university ranks 37th globally.
UBC has been able to help visioners achieve their aim since 1915, with its main campuses in Okanagan Valley and Vancouver. It empowers the careers of over 65,000 Canadian students and students from over 140 countries worldwide.
The huge influx of immigrants has led to British Columbia's economic growth. All immigrants are protected under the Employment Standards Act, ensuring that every immigrant receives the bare minimum wage and decent working conditions.
Despite being the best province in Canada, British Columbia is also the most expensive. For instance, the average monthly cost of living in British Columbia is $1780.
There are many other cities like the ones enumerated above where you can live at lower costs. But, if you want us to compare, the taxes, rents, and living expenses are higher in British Columbia than in every province.
Canada has three types of sales taxes ranging from 5% to 20.5%, depending on a person's income. Some provinces charge a higher rate than others, depending on their services.
British Columbia has numerous mining and agriculture industries due to the diverse coasts, lands, and forests. One of the intriguing facts about British Columbia is that its weather and terrain help produce a wide range of culinary items. So, 200 agricultural commodities and 100 marine species add a feather to BC's cap.
More than 1500 enterprises produce different varieties of food, ranging from baked goods to wine. Aquaculture and fisheries are major contributors to the province's economy. British Columbia is also a maestro in technology, mass wood building, design, and engineering.
Canada is infamous for its extreme winters, where the temperatures even fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit in some provinces. One of the many perks of living in British Columbia is that the weather here is moderate and pleasant. Vancouver and adjacent areas are primarily known for their beautiful weather.
There is no denying that British Columbia will be cold and rainy in extreme winters. Pouring rain dominates the BC winters, which can be problematic for some. However, average temperatures around the South shore are moderate throughout the year. Seaside summers are hot at 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
British Columbia offers a variety of options for public transportation. Some of them are trolleys, buses, sky trains, community shuttles, West Coast Express, and SeaBus. For the public transportation schedule in Metro Vancouver, you can refer to TransLink and BCTransit for the details related to the rest of British Columbia.
You will undoubtedly want to explore the province after you have settled down. Some of the most attractive tourist destinations and most popular activities in British Columbia are:
Visiting the Haida Heritage Site, a rich rain forest that protects the Haida First Nations lands. You must also explore the beautiful Gwaii Haanas National Park Reserve.
British Columbia possesses numerous ski resorts and stunning landscapes as a land of mountains. Besides relishing the views, you can also experience an adrenaline rush by mountain biking.
Enjoy the company of dolphins, humpback whales, orcas, and many other sea creatures in their true habitats. You can also take up kayaking tours on North Vancouver Island.
Head to the Pacific Rim National Park to hike along the Wild Pacific Trail and the Tofino Coast.
If you like sports, you will love spending time at the Whistler mountain resort village. This destination is a prime location and a favourite of many during Canadian winters.
These activities are just the tip of the iceberg. British Columbia's natural landscape is such that it is home to several other attractions where you can do amazing things.
Let's explore some of the most interesting facts about British Columbia!
British Columbia is known for its seven national parks, eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one sanctuary, and seven recreational areas.
50% of BC's population lives in Vancouver.
British Columbia possesses 10% of Canada's land surface.
British Columbia is the leading producer of blueberries and cranberries in the world.
The longest unsupported cable car in the world is in Whistler, which connects the peaks of Blackcomb Ski Resort and Whistler.
Shifting to a new country or province can be challenging as it is a life-altering decision. When you know the basic nitty-gritty, however, you can make an informed decision on what to do. Living in British Columbia has its pros and cons. If you are considering relocating to British Columbia, these facts are sure to help you.
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The cost of living in British Columbia is too high. But, since it is one of the most attractive places in Canada, many reasons would want you to move to British Columbia for study or work.
British Columbia is considered the most expensive province in Canada to live in. So, yes, living in BC would cost you more than living in any other Canadian province.
The temperature in British Columbia varies from a high of around 61 degrees Fahrenheit to a lower temperature of the mid-30s Fahrenheit.
Calgary, Alberta is the sunniest city in Canada, receiving around 333 days of sunshine.
December is the coldest month in BC. Living in British Columbia could mean facing a lot of rain.
Winter in British Columbia begins in December like the rest of the country and continues for around 3 months till March.
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The people of the Illinois Valley value their small town lifestyle and close neighbor relationships. IVCanDO supports projects which bring people closer together and foster cultural growth and celebrate their pride in their community, with special emphasis on youth engagement and on recognizing the strength of our diversity.
The beautiful Illinois Valley offers immediate access to world class outdoor adventure and pristine wilderness. The Oregon Caves Monument and Preserve, the Kalmiopsis Wilderness, the Wild and Scenic Rogue River and the Klamath-Siskiyou Mountains are some of the jewels we dwell among. IVCanDo works to connect residents to these treasures in ways that preserve and protect them. We foster partnerships to develop innovative economic development opportunities which respect our natural treasures.
We create unique opportunities for a resilient economy, vibrant local business, meaningful employment, and personal fulfillment. IVCanDO provides business expertise to strengthen our entrepreneur base and connect local efforts to regional resources and beyond.
The Illinois Valley Community Development Organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to develop, implement, and evaluate a living Illinois Valley Strategic Plan that encourages stable community development and aims to improve local economic, social, and cultural conditions through cooperative programs and partnerships in rural southwest Oregon.
We begin from a place of respect and service, with a culture of collaboration and connectivity. Dedicated to engagement and diversity, we use partnerships, innovation, and commitment to accomplish tangible, lasting results.
IVCanDO believes just that: that the Illinois Valley can achieve its goals for greater prosperity among its vibrant people in this beautiful place. This is a community worth working for, and it's our pleasure to help our neighbors thrive.
For over twenty years, this group has been honing the skills, deepening the expertise, and building the connections that allow us to help valley residents make things happen. We believe that relationships are the key to community success, and we foster those within the valley and also those with external support agencies. We help local people and local groups find grant funding for major initiatives, assist small nonprofits with organizational growth, provide workshops and mentorships, make loans to small businesses, and sometimes just make introductions that lead to a breakdown of barriers and powerful new outcomes.
IVCanDO welcomes participants in the work of helping the Illinois Valley thrive. Individuals, agencies, nonprofits, clubs, businesses and faith-based groups are strongly encouraged to join an Action Collaborative, attend board meetings, follow our updates, and link efforts with the broad coalition of residents that make up IVCanDO.


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Rochester Fair changes course, doubles to 8-day fair
Kyle Stucker @KyleStucker
Feb 12, 2018 at 9:59 PM Feb 12, 2018 at 9:59 PM
ROCHESTER — The resurrected Rochester Fair won't be four days this year, but rather an eight-day event that is similar to past fairs as the fair's governing board attempts to maximize proceeds.
Board members say they doubled the fair's run Monday for the same reason they announced Friday that they were changing the vision of the 2018 Rochester Fair back to the carnival-heavy event of recent years. The board canceled the 2017 Rochester Fair due to financial reasons, and up until recently the plan was to revive the event as a smaller, four-day, community-focused agricultural fair for its 142nd installment.
"It will still have that community-like atmosphere, but the carnival rides are what attract 20- and 30-year-olds through the gate," said board member Sandra Keans, adding that cow exhibitions and chicken barns don't drive the ticket sales needed for the fair to be profitable. "It's unfortunate. The extent not having a fair last year had on our finances was significant. I know it seems like we're backtracking now, but this really is the result of not having a fair (in 2017)."
The revised eight-day Rochester Fair is scheduled to run Thursday through Sunday on two consecutive weekends, Sept. 13-16 and Sept. 20-23. The previously planned four-day schedule had called for the fair to be open only Sept. 13-16.
The board announced the change Monday night after a 15-minute public meeting and 90-minute nonpublic meeting on the fairgrounds.
For many of its 141 years of existence, the Rochester Fair operated as a 10-day fair that included a large midway, animal exhibitions and harness horse racing. Over the past decade as gate revenue fell, harness horse racing was replaced by demolition and bus derbies as a way to attract new audiences.
The Rochester Fair and the Rochester Fairgrounds are owned by the Rochester Agricultural and Mechanical Association. RAMA is governed by a board of directors, all of whom are also stockholders.
Last fall, RAMA's board contracted Vicky Poland, a local woman with extensive experience with other fairs, to turn things around while acting as the Rochester Fairgrounds' events manager 20 hours a week. The board charged Poland with growing the agricultural side of the fair and reducing the size and importance of the midway, however Poland quit Friday after board members made it known they no longer wished to pursue the type of fair she had been publicly promoting for months.
Poland's resignation came not long after board members Steve Beaudoin and Bill Creteau both stepped down due to commitments outside of the fair. In total, there have been four resignations in as many months, as RAMA board President Norm Vetter resigned Nov. 20.
Interim President Nancy Gilbert said Monday members of her board still wish to incorporate several key portions of Poland's plan. She said they are seeking community groups and exhibitors to participate, including crafters who can provide demonstrations.
"Everything is still in the works," she said. "We still have some major decisions to be made."
Monday's vote to shift from a four-day to an eight-day Rochester Fair came with the intention to hold several demolition and bus derby events during the run. RAMA board member Dana Hall defended the decision Monday in light of the fact that numerous longtime RAMA stockholders and fair patrons publicly voiced disdain for the derbies during meetings that followed the 2017 fair's cancellation last summer.
"Every year we had them, they were sold out," said Hall, pointing out that other area fairs have similar events. "We have to hedge our bets."
Keans reluctantly agreed.
"I know it doesn't sound much like an agricultural fair, but people love them," she said.
In addition to setting a new schedule for the fair, the board also voted Monday night to appoint Vicky Stone to fill Beaudoin's vacated seat until this year's annual stockholder meeting. Stockholders elect the board at its annual meetings, and the 2018 meeting hasn't been set.
Stone is a Rochester native who runs Stone Agency, a Berwick, Maine, real estate firm. Gilbert said the board intends to ask Stone if she'd like to serve as interim treasurer, however she said they haven't discussed that idea with Stone yet.
The schedule change and Stone's appointment occurred during the 15-minute public portion of Monday's board meeting, for which no members of the public were present. Gilbert said no votes or actions were taken during the 90-minute nonpublic portion.


IKDT successfully negotiated the acquisition of our first income generating community asset in 2015/16. Dunollie Estates kindly gifted the slipways to the community and from there we worked with Transport Scotland and CMAL on a huge investment in our harbour infrastructure. Our slipways are now all tidal and a new breakwater was constructed to protect the ferry, making the service more resilient.
We've been representing the community at all the Ferry Review meetings and are working hard to ensure that residents receive the best possible service when it moves over to Calmac in summer 2017.
Please use the email address below to contact the Isle of Kerrera Development Trust. For all other contact details please see the Directory page.
The Isle of Kerrera Development Trust (IKDT) is a charity registered in Scotland, no. SC040372.
IKDT is a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland (company no. SC356015).
Registered office at Lower Gylen, Kerrera, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4SX.


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Independence police officer shoots, kills man after chase
3 years 5 months 1 week ago Monday, February 08 2016 Feb 8, 2016 Monday, February 08, 2016 7:20:50 AM CST February 08, 2016 in Continuous News
INDEPENDENCE (AP) — Authorities have identified a man who was shot and killed by Independence police after a chase.
Kansas City police said in a news release the man killed was 47-year-old Harless Scott. The chase started in Independence late Thursday and eventually went into Kansas City, where stop sticks disabled the fleeing vehicle.
The suspect ran from the car and a police officer followed.
Police say Scott turned toward the officer with a gun in his hand, prompting the Independence police officer to shoot him. Scott was dead at the scene.
No officers were injured. An investigation continues.


Graduation day is quickly approaching for students in their final term of college. As excitement for the big day mounts, a litany of tasks must be crossed off students' to-do lists. Learn what prospective graduates must do prior to commencement.
1. Make sure you have completed graduation requirements.
Make an appointment with an academic advisor to confirm that you're eligible to graduate. Review your transcript with this school representative, ensuring that any credits you earned at another institution have transferred. In addition, verify that any temporary grades have been changed by a professor. You don't want an oversight to jeopardize your graduation.
2. Complete an application for graduation.
Institutions typically require students to apply for graduation through their respective college or department. If you miss the deadline for this paperwork, you may be able to petition your college to be added to the graduation list. Note that you'll likely need to complete two applications if you've earned a double major or a minor in addition to your degree.
3. RSVP for your commencement ceremony.
Marching in your school's commencement ceremony is a great way to cap your college career. Parents and other family members will appreciate the opportunity to share in this moment celebrating your impressive accomplishment. Don't miss your opportunity to participate by overlooking your school's RSVP date for commencement.
4. Pay any outstanding expenses due to your college.
Colleges will not typically release your diploma or official transcript if there are outstanding fees on your student account. Remit payment for tuition bills, housing costs, library charges and any other financial responsibilities. Delinquent payments may eventually be subject to expensive collections fees.
5. Reinforce connections with professors.
Use your final college term to touch base with professors and other faculty members with whom you have a strong connection. These relationships can yield very tangible benefits, including recommendations and links to attractive job opportunities. Instructors and academic advisors can also become lifelong mentors.
6. Make an appointment with the financial aid office.
Some schools require students with financial aid to complete an exit interview. Individuals learn how they can responsibly meet their financial obligations. Even if your school doesn't have this requirement, meet with the financial aid office if you have loans to be sure you understand your post-graduation responsibilities.
7. Make arrangements for the commencement ceremony.
When the time comes, secure your cap, gown, hood or any other ceremonial garb required for commencement. Typically arrangements can be made through the campus bookstore. You may also at this time obtain graduation announcements and any other materials marking your moment of accomplishment.
You're nearing the finish line of your college career, but don't ease up now. Taking it easy over a final semester has caused many a student to do badly in classes and even delay graduation. Don't let that happen to you. Instead, give your final classes adequate attention so that you can perform your best.
9. Visit the career centre.
During your final term, take advantage of the services offered by the career counselling office at your school. You may be able to get help with your resume, learn about job opportunities you're qualified for or network with connected alumni. Use this time to get a jump on your job hunt.
10. Monitor your student account.
Colleges typically send out graduates' diplomas 4-6 weeks after commencement. During this time, schools verify final grades for students' last semester and confirm that there aren't any outstanding issues with an academic record. Monitor your grades on a school's intranet site and be proactive about any issues that arise.


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Erik Spoelstra Celino (Evanston, Illinois, ) es un entrenador de baloncesto estadounidense que dirige desde  a los Miami Heat de la NBA (con anterioridad fue en este mismo equipo entrenador asistente y director de scouting). Es el primer técnico filipino-estadounidense en esta liga.

Biografía
Erik es el hijo de Jon Spoelstra, quien era un ejecutivo de la NBA para los Portland Trail Blazers, Denver Nuggets, Buffalo Braves y New Jersey Nets. Su padre es de ascendencia holandesa e irlandés y su madre es Elisa Celino, una filipina de San Pablo, Laguna.

Spoelstra creció en Portland, Oregón, donde fue graduado en el Instituto Jesuita en 1988, y en la Universidad de Portland en 1992. En el Instituto Jesuita, Spoelstra es tercero en la historia en asistencias (488), tercero también empatado en triples (156) y sexto en porcentaje de triples (38,4%) y tiros libres (82,4%).

Spoelstra fue el base titular de la Universidad de Portland durante 3 años y fue nombrado Freshman del Año de la West Coast Conference en 1989. Forma parte del selecto grupo que superó 1000 puntos en Portland.

Después de la universidad pasó 2 años como entrenador-jugador en TuS Herten, un equipo de Alemania

Miami Heat
El 28 de abril de 2008, Spoelstra (conocido por los jugadores como "Coach Spo"), fue nombrado el sucesor de Pat Riley como entrenador de Miami Heat. La dimisión de Riley se produjo después de protagonizar la peor temporada que ha tenido como técnico desde que llegara a la NBA. Riley se quedó como presidente del equipo, y su primera decisión fue que el relevo fuera Erik Spoelstra, asistente bajo su dirección pero que nunca había tenido experiencia en la NBA. Con 37 años, Spoelstra se convirtió en el técnico más joven de la liga, 69 días más joven que Lawrence Frank, entrenador de New Jersey Nets.

Erik Spoelstra había estado trabajando para Miami Heat durante 13 temporadas pero nunca, con excepción de las ligas de verano, había desempeñado el cargo de entrenador jefe. Su primer trabajo en Miami fue de director de scouting, allá por 1995, luego fue ascendido a entrenador asistente (continuando con sus funciones de scouting). Desde hacía tiempo se le veía como la persona a la que Pat Riley acabaría promocionando para sustituirle en el banquillo de los Heat.

Spoelstra llevó a Miami Heat a dos series de playoffs consecutivas antes de la llegada del Big Three. Cayeron contra Atlanta Hawks y Boston Celtics respectivamente. En la temporada 2010-2011, con la llegada del Big Three, Spoelstra lleva al equipo a una marca de 58-24 clasificándose segundos por detrás de los Chicago Bulls. En los playoffs de esa temporada, conduce a Miami Heat a las finales de la NBA, eliminando a los Philadelphia 76ers, los Boston Celtics y a los Chicago Bulls. Así, al llegar a las finales de la NBA 2011, se enfrentaron a los Dallas Mavericks donde perdieron 4-2.

Spoelstra en la temporada 2011-2012 conduce a Miami de nuevo a los PlayOffs de nuevo con la segunda mejor marca de la conferencia Este y de nuevo por detrás de los Chicago Bulls. En esta ocasión sus víctimas en la postemporada serían New York Knicks (4-1), Indiana Pacers (4-2), Boston Celtics (4-3) y finalmente los Oklahoma City Thunder (4-1) para proclamarse campeones de la NBA 2012.

En la temporada 2012-13, Spoelstra logra el bicampeonato con Miami Heat. Este título fue conseguido tras unas finales de NBA extraordinarias donde se enfrentaron a San Antonio Spurs venciendo Miami en el séptimo y definitivo partido. Esta serie se caracterizó porque en el sexto partido con San Antonio ganando 3-2 en la serie, los Spurs le iban ganando a Miami por 6 puntos faltando 1 minuto para que terminara el partido. Pero faltando 5,6 segundos para que termine el partido con Miami perdiendo por 3 puntos Ray Allen anotó un triple llevando el partido a la prórroga, y posteriormente a la victoria de Miami. El MVP de las finales fue LeBron James obteniendo esta distinción por segundo año consecutivo.

El 6 de febrero de 2022, tras llevar al equipo a un récord de 34-20, se anunció que sería el entrenador de la Conferencia Este, durante el All-Star Game de la NBA 2022.

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Baloncestistas de Illinois
Baloncestistas de los Portland Pilots
Baloncestistas del Hertener Löwen
Entrenadores de baloncesto de Estados Unidos
Entrenadores de la NBA
Entrenadores de los Miami Heat
Nacidos en Evanston (Illinois)

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It's been a month since i started on my Invisalign teeth straightening treatment (read my first post here). So far so good. I only experienced some aches in my gum for the first 2 days of wearing my first set of aligners and that went away after a bit. When i changed to my new aligners 2 weeks later, i was surprised that my gums did not ache at all. Not bad hur!
Well here's a little Q&A on Invisalign for those who may be interested in seeking teeth straightening treatment.
What do you think of Invisalign before u started treatment?
I was quite prepared for it since i've worn braces before and am quite used to the idea of wearing plastic retainers to keep my teeth aligned. Since the aligners are quite similar to the plastic retainers, it was rather easy to adapt to wearing them all day. However i did find that i spoke a little funny in the first month due to the extra plastic in my mouth.
What's your favorite part of Invisalign consultation?
A typical fear is that there would be pain involved with each visit to the dentist but it wasn't like that. My dentist, Dr Cheng Eng Wah from i.Dental Surgeons would always distract me with trivial and jokes but mostly he would be explaining the steps to me so that i know what i'd be in for during the consultation.
What do you like about Invisalign after you started wearing them?
It sort of prevented me from snacking too frequently! I snack a lot, especially when i'm bored! With the aligners, i'd have to remove them before i eat and then brush my teeth before i put them back on. So yes! Away with the unnecessary calories!
How do you adapt to the new lifestyle after wearing aligners?
Other than snacking less, i'm a lot more aware of oral hygiene. I'm terribly lazy when it comes to flossing but these days i'd floss my teeth every night. I've also taken to brushing my teeth after meals! So yea, i have a set of toothbrush and toothpaste in office. When i went to Penang for a food trip, i carried my toothbrush around and i'd brush my teeth in between all the little meals we had! Lame but absolutely necessary.
I have been drinking my coffee/tea with straws to prevent staining of my teeth so nothing new even after my treatment. Do remember to take off the aligners whenever you have a sweet drink and especially with drinks that are colored.
What advice would you give to friends if they are considering Invisalign?
Well be prepared to brush your teeth more frequently and also to cut down on the snacking. Not necessary a bad thing! Other than that, it has been quite an easy peasy experience.
More updates on my Invisalign treatment next time!
Invisalign allows to perform all kinds of activities, brushing, flossing and eating in a normal way. Because, these Invisalign aligners are invisible and removable and it is applicable for all age people.


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André Chiang as photographed for our book Octaphilosophy
Chef announces he will close his Michelin-starred Singapore restaurant next Valentine's Day to return to Taiwan
Running a Michelin-starred restaurant is a tough business. Many end in failure. So, chef and Phaidon author André Chiang has surprised Asia's gourmets by announcing plans to close Restaurant ANDRE in Singapore not due to financial collapse or culinary disaster, but instead because of its sheer faultlessness.
"I'm a perfectionist and for the past 30 years of my career, I've been looking for that unrealistic 'moment of perfection'," said Chiang in a letter to Phaidon announcing the closure. "Three Michelin stars, the World's Top 50 restaurants... I realised, at this moment, it is perfect as it is."
Chiang decided to shutter his world-famous establishment on 10 October, the date of the restaurant's seventh anniversary. The final service will take place on Valentine's Day, 14 February 2018, leaving Restaurant ANDRE with, as Chiang says - in keeping with his signature eight-sided culinary philosophy or Octaphilosophy - an eight-year legacy.
Chiang with Restauant ANDRE's brigade, as reproduced in Octaphilosophy
The chef pioneered his inimitable hybrid of French and East Asian cookery at Restaurant ANDRE, winning over both local diners and European critics; the restaurant received two Michelin stars in the inaugural 2017 Michelin Guide to Singapore.
Chiang has asked for the restaurant to be removed from the 2018 Singapore guide, and, more controversially, has requested his Taipei restaurant RAW to be excluded from Michelin's forthcoming guide to Taiwan, to allow him to focus on his new venture.
The Taiwanese chef plans to return home to Taipei, to cook and teach at RAW, adding that he hopes "RAW will be the pure place where I can focus on educating, developing others, and cooking after my retirement from Restaurant ANDRE."
André's letter reads: "Since day one of Restaurant ANDRE I told myself I want to let all my diners have a hand-written card by me when they celebrate their special moment with us; until today, Restaurant ANDRE would only open for operation when I myself was cooking; I greet every table, every single guest, make sure we have 30 happy guests every service; my wife decorates the restaurant, and everyday personally arranges the flowers and scents the room.
"We move around the tables of the entire restaurant from the first to the third floor every single service. We change the configuration to fit the room and the agenda of each guest; we are still doing it. We decide to change the menu spontaneously whenever we want, there's not a single overlapping dish from lunch to dinner on the same day; we are still doing it. We are determined to make Singapore proud, make Asia proud, to be one of the best restaurants in the world; we did it, and are still doing it!"
Octaphilosophy
"We never doubted ourselves, although everything we try to achieve, no one has ever done it before, but that doesn't matter, because we know we are unique and we are striving for our 'perfection'. I have a quote on the cover of my biography, it says: 'The moment I perfect a dish is the moment I let go from my menu.'
"I started to cook when I was 13, and this month will be the 30th year of my professional culinary journey. I want to go back to where I started, I want to go back to cooking, have a balanced life and cook happily.
"I always ask this of my brigade, "Why you want to be a chef?" The happiness of cooking a beautiful, tasty dish, not for the fame, not for having a thousand Likes, but through the process of being a true professional, makes us a better person; now I'm so proud to see that each one of Restaurant ANDRE's team being Honest- Passionate- Creative- Flexible- and Positive individuals."
We really cannot wait to see what you cook up in Taipei, André. Here's to the next pioneering eight years. For more on Chef Chiang's life, recipes and outlook invest in a copy of the truly beautiful book Octaphilosophy here.
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The highest new entry in the Billboard Best-Selling Pop Singles chart in the USA is My Foolish Heart by Billy Eckstein, entering at No21.
American music trade publication Billboard magazine reports that, following threats of legal action, jazz saxophonist Illinois Jacquet is to be given a co-writing credit and share in the profits of the songs Black Velvet and Doncha Go Away Mad. Jacquet wrote the songs with Jimmy Mundy but, when they were published by Advance Music, Jacquet's name had been omitted from the credits.
Mel Torme, with Ted Herbert And His Orchestra, plays the last of four nights at the King Phillip Ballroom, Wrentham, Massachusetts, USA.
Johnny Hodges And His Orchestra record Time On My Hands, Jump That's All and other tracks in Paris, France, Europe.
The Alfred Hitchcock film Stage Fright, starring Jane Wyman and Marlene Dietrich, goes on general release to cinemas in the USA. The film features an original Cole Porter song, The Laziest Gal In Town, which is performed by Dietrich.
The Carter Sisters, Chet Atkins and Eddy Arnold play in a jamboree at the Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, Minnesota, USA.
Country singer and songwriter Floyd Tillman appears on the cover of music trade magazine Billboard in the USA to promote his new single, As Long As I Live.
The highest new entry in Cashbox magazine's chart of the best-selling singles in the USA is Black Lace by Frankie Laine, entering at No33.
If I Knew You Were Comin' I'd've Baked a Cake by Eileen Barton, on National Records, reaches No1 in the Billboard Best Sellers in Stores chart in the USA.
While staying at The Tulane Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee, USA, after a fight with his wife Audrey, country star Hank Williams falls asleep and sets the bed on fire with a cigarette.


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Angela  Davis (born 23 June 1985) is an Australian saxophonist currently residing in Melbourne. Her first release The Art of The Melody received strong reviews in the United States and Australia and was successful on the US Jazz Charts. She is known for her pure sound reminiscent of Lee Konitz (with whom she studied), Art Pepper and Paul Desmond. Davis is a 2014 recipient of the prestigious Brian Boak Bursary in Queensland.

Biography
Angela Davis grew up in Queensland, Australia. She studied at the Queensland Conservatorium under the tutelage of John Hoffman and Steve Newcomb. After graduating with first class honors, Davis went to study for a Masters of Music degree in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She has since moved to New York, where she plays in clubs with her own group and as a sideman.

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Awards

AIR Awards
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.

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| AIR Awards of 2020
| Little Did They Know
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ARIA Music Awards
The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987.

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| Little Did They Know
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1985 births
Living people
Australian jazz saxophonists
Musicians from Queensland
Women saxophonists
21st-century saxophonists


"The future of the automobile is all about embedded intelligence," BlackBerry chief executive John Chen said in the Oct. 31 announcement. "I believe our expertise in secure embedded software makes us the preferred technology provider to put the smart in the car." Security is critical to develop hack-resistant autonomous vehicles, Bloor said. "We are bringing a lot of the security assets that secure the BlackBerry phones into the automotive space," he said. Self-driving cars that are commanded by their occupants or dispatched through a linked network need to have a very high standard of security.


So They Can works together with women in the community to empower them with skills and training so they can become self-sufficient. Our Wezesha (meaning to 'enable' in Kiswahili) Business Skills Project is doing exactly that.
Many women in the communities we work with are faced with the daily struggle of sustaining an income to provide food for their families.
Wamuyu is one of those women. She was in need of funding to label her potato, banana, cassava, and arrowroot crisp sachets in-line with Kenyan government law, which states that all food manufacturers are required to list all ingredients on the label. The label also needed to include her business name, her address and phone number.
After stating her case and applying for funding through our micro-financing program, Wamuyu received a Kes 50,000 loan. This loan (approximately $AUD 694) enabled her to take her label designs to a printing firm in Nairobi. She wanted a high quality label with a 'superb finish', which will impress even her most discerning customers.
This loan has made a significant difference to Wamuyu's life and that of her family.
We hope her business success continues.


I dreamed one night of a personal development website providing information and tools to help people live happier and more fulfilled lives.
I awoke with the remnant of an image of a sunflower and the words Step up to JOY, find your happiness one step at a time.
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I started with a site building tool offered free with my domain name. I continued with free blogging platforms and monthly fee blogging platforms. I searched and searched for the best solution for me and my dream.
Two years later, and 5 websites later, I came across SBI or Site Build-It. If you are just starting your research, keep in mind that there are several Solo Build It scam reviews that are really fake reviews put on by spammers.
As I started building my website, from the ground up, I started to realise how inadequate my training gleaned from those other various sites was. When I learned about adding my site to the main 4 search engines through the SBI training it was the very first time that I had even heard about doing it.
As a complete non-techie I had no idea what I was doing building websites but they all (the blogs, website builders etc) said that it was easy and I guess it was but my sites never even got noticed and now I was finding out why.
As I continued building my SBI site, I was able to research keywords and really nut down to find my niche and the keywords that I would need to use for good search engine results. I was given articles to read about how to write for search engines as well as people.
I love my SBI site and I'm very proud of the work that I have put into it however if it was not for the thorough training and day by day video teachings I'm sure it would just be another website full of words sitting out there on the world wide web with no traffic.
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Koldun'ja (Колдунья) è un film del 1916 diretto da Evgenij Bauėr.

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MANILA, Philippines – Health experts on Wednesday, July 25, urged the government to develop a plan for improving air quality as the country had the 3rd highest number of deaths due to air pollution, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
In a statement, Dr. Roger Dazo, outgoing CAMANAVA Governor of the Philippine Medical Association said, "45.3 deaths per 100,000 Filipinos due to air pollution is 45.3 Filipinos too many. We can't afford to lose our countrymen to preventable health problems it brings like heart disease and stroke."
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and pneumonia were other leading causes.
"Air pollution is not just an environmental problem—it is a health menace too," said Health Care Without Harm Executive Direct Ramon San Pascual.
To address the situation, experts said the government and the public should look to using renewable energy sources instead of coal and fossil fuels.
Outdoor air pollution was mainly caused by "inefficient energy use in households, industries, the agriculture and transport sectors, as well as coal-fired power plants," WHO said.
Former Department of Health Secretary Esperanza Cabral said efforts should be focused on addresing root causes of health problems in order to prevent deaths.