Which Way? a memoir written by Shari and Jann Simmons highlights how we are all touched by trauma in some way. In this talk, Shari deconstructs the lies that keep us from embracing the truth about who God designed us to be.
As a clinician and Christian, she describes how Satan preys upon our thoughts and weaves a web of distorted thinking. She gives the audience a "case study" to consider and illustrates poignant examples of how the woman in her example had to pick up the pieces of her shattered past and walk along a path that was unknown. Audiences are shocked when the woman in the case study is asked on stage and amazed further when this woman is Shari's mother, Jann.
Jann discusses how the little girl, abandoned and abused, called out to Jesus when she was young and embarked on a journey to become the woman God designed her to be. Both women discuss how trauma is passed down generationally and give tools/strategies for self-care, self-regulation and self-acceptance.


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Lindiwe Myeza (1935 - )
Lindiwe Myeza (1935 - ) Awarded for:
Her excellent contribution to the economic upliftment of women and underprivileged communities in South Africa.
Profile of Lindiwe Myeza
Lindiwe Myeza was born in 1935 in Sophiatown. She matriculated at the Mazenod Catholic High School in Durban.
Her chosen career path reflected her passion for the development and upliftment of her community. She completed a teachers' training diploma at Indaleni Teacher Training College and taught at the Charlestown Secondary School in KwaZulu-Natal until 1961, when she became the administrator of the Baragwanath Nursing College.
Aware of the devastations of apartheid on black communities, Myeza actively participated in the student uprisings of the 1970s. In 1976, Myeza organised medical and other assistance to numerous student activists from Soweto. Well aware of the risk, she provided safe havens to many who were hiding from the security police.
She also worked with the University of the Witwatersrand to provide support to the many black students who were prevented from writing their final examinations. She was also asked to assist in brokering peace negotiations between disputing parties at the Mzimhlope hostel uprising in Soweto, and went on to assist with similar interventions in Tembisa, Vosloorus and Vereeniging. Despite being a woman in a fiercely patriarchal society, she was able to employ her vast and varied skills to mediate successfully between the warring factions.
In 1977, The Star presented her with an award in recognition of her bravery and resourcefulness. In 1981, she became director of the Wilgespruit Fellowship Centre in Roodepoort, a church-based training centre for the unemployed and illiterate.
This centre was also the undercover African National Congress branch of the West Rand. Believing in the need to equip women with skills in order for them to become self-sufficient, she started, in 1983, the Women's Informal Training Initiative, one of the first women's literacy groups.
In 1985, Myeza organised for a group of 200 South African women to attend a United Nations (UN) meeting in Nairobi, which focused on issues such as equality, development and peace. Myeza felt that it was an important event in which South African women should participate. Using air-fare money that she had been saving for herself, she unselfishly sent her daughter and niece in her place. When the delegation returned from Nairobi, Myeza rallied together more than 1 000 women at the Parktonian Hotel to debate the outcomes of the UN meeting and to plan a way forward.
Myeza has changed the lives of ordinary people, especially women, and has been hailed as an icon and role-model to women's groups all over South Africa. She has devoted her energies to many initiatives, ranging from knitting classes to publishing. More than 45 of these ventures are still active today. In recognition of her sterling community work, she has travelled widely, representing South Africa at international conferences.
For her outstanding service to the community, the Methodist Church awarded her the Sitiloane Award, an award historically reserved for men. The Giving and Sharing Foundation has recently presented her with the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her immense contribution
to society.
Lindiwe Leah Aida Myeza is an icon representing bravery, resourcefulness and selflessness. She has made an indelible impression on the lives of many and continues to do so. Her commitment to the upliftment of all people has led to a marked improvement in the lives of many of the oppressed and disadvantaged.
She still lives in Soweto and dreams of documenting her rich and varied life as well as the lives of other women who have played a significant role in South African history. In her own words, she is 'retired but not tired'.

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Research from Vantage Point Performance found that 63% of sales managers say their companies do a poor job at managing their sales pipeline.
If you sell products or services that involve a multi-step / multi-stakeholder sales process, strategically managing your sales pipeline is critical for your success. A structured approach with sales stages, accurate notes, next steps, trigger points, and dependencies give you a clear radar screen to guide you properly through each stage.
Here are 5 ways to improve your sales pipeline management and boost your revenue.
When I log into my CRM, I get to immediately access data-driven insights about my sales pipeline which enables me to manage it as effectively as I can.
Read More: How Can Sales Executives Gain Leverage Through a Virtual Assistant?
It boosts sales reps productivity since they don't waste time wondering what to do next.
Since your process is based on successful strategies, it helps ensure that your sales team is following best practices.
Clearly defined processes and stages are the foundation for scaling, efficiency, and building out a sales organization, and effective prospect management. Keep in mind that your sales process should evolve as you discover new trends regarding what is and isn't successful.
One of the most wasteful mistakes that salespeople make when managing their pipeline is focusing nearly all of their time on adding people to the top of their funnel and closing deals that are in the bottom. By doing this, they neglect to nurture prospects that are in the consideration phase. Not following up with prospects who are slower to purchase leads to a loss of sales.
Research shows that it takes an average of five follow-ups to reengage prospects after your initial meeting. You must understand that decision-makers are busy and buying your product is not their top priority - but their slow response time does not mean they don't want your product. If you left your introductory conversation with the consensus that they are a good fit, they're likely to buy if you keep following up with them.
I use dashboard in my CRM that keeps track of all the key information for each prospect throughout the sales funnel: the indicators, stages, triggers, next dates, action items, and records of every interaction – are all indispensable in helping me keep a close pulse on my pipeline.
To keep prospects engaged throughout the sales cycle, you must deliver value every step of the way. One of the easiest ways to do that is to have content ready for every stage of your sales pipeline.
During your first interactions with prospects, give them content that educates them about who your company is, what you offer, and why it's valuable. Your goal at this phase is not to sell - it's to make them want to learn more.
Work with your marketing team to continuously improve your content library.
When your CRM is properly structured, with accurate and updated information, it becomes a reliable management tool. At that point, it will be incumbent on you to regularly interact with the information to analyze patterns, trends, and any relevant signals that can help you make the right decisions on actions that need to be taken with prospects.
What stage are prospects taking the longest in?
Where do most prospects drop off?
What's your overall conversion rate between lead to close? What's the conversion rate between individual stages?
Where are the majority of your leads coming from?
As you evaluate each of those questions, watch out for both your weakest areas and changes over time. In both cases, try to understand what caused each piece of data and how you can improve it.
A structured approach to sales pipeline management is really as important as a dashboard to a racecar driver or a pilot. How else will you have the right information needed for critical decisions on how and where to spend your time?
About the Author: Andrew Miller has more than 20 years of experience in enterprise sales and currently leads Prialto's business development. He spends much of his time helping individual executives and their teams understand how to leverage Prialto's assistance.
Prialto provides virtual administrative assistants to executives, entrepreneurs, and businesses. Our virtual executive assistant services are curated and managed from our headquarters in Portland, Oregon, with creative insights from our global staff in Asia and Central America.
Our global telecommuting enables talented people in peripheral parts of the world economy to do cool work with dynamic business professionals in amazing places like San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Austin, and Los Angeles.


Alan Blick from Lichfield in Staffordshire has become the second winner to scoop a £1000 cash prize on This Is Money's Fantasy Footsie game.
The retired logistics manager banked £1,064,900 last week to fend off the competition and become the top trader of the week.
To play, traders must pick a total of 20 shares from 10 different industry sectors which they believe will rise or fall. They then buy or sell the stock accordingly to make a profit.
Although Alan, 51, is used to trading real shares and has a small portfolio, he is far from being a professional investor.
He now stands at the top of the leader board with a total £1,209,000 on paper. Ian Delamare, the top trader from week one, is in third place with £1,087,000.
But there is all to play for with a £10,000 jackpot prize up for grabs for the trader who banks the most money by 8 December, the end of the four-week game period. Competition is hotting up with more than 17,000 people now signed up to play and it is still not too late to join the game.
Click here to play Fantasy Footsie!


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Daisy Gray Releases New Song "Almost To The Moon"
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter Daisy Gray released a new song "Almost To The Moon" along with a music video on December 17, 2021.
The song is a tribute to her family friend, Greg. It was written by Daisy Grace Vardell and produced by AG.
Daisy Gray sharedon social media, "Almost To The Moon was written about losing someone suddenly, but the day I wrote this I had not yet experienced loss in that way. What I knew in my heart and what I couldn't shake is that I had to write a song capturing that emotion and about 2 days later, I got the worst phone call I've ever received. I believe this song was his way of saying goodbye before I knew he'd be gone, and it's provided me comfort in the way I hope it does you when it is released ❤ this is a tribute more than a project for me at this point and I'm excited to share what's in store for this release, thank you for your support as always, Daisy."
She wrote about the video on her YouTube channel, "This music video and song represents so much heartache, time, and processing of emotions. It represents the fragility of life to me, the human relationship in its most stripped form, what it means to love and what it means to lose love."
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All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Eating Disorders
Beat is the UK's eating disorder charity. We began life in 1989 as the first national charity for people with eating disorders because of a merger of two local charities. Called the Eating Disorders Association, we have grown and developed over time to become Beat.
We exist to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We are a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.
A champion
Eating disorders are widely misunderstood and stigmatised illnesses, so we work to change this at every level. We campaign for positive change for people who are suffering so that they can get the help they need and deserve as quickly as possible, because we know that the faster they get treatment, the greater their chance of full recovery. We run and assist with research to learn more about what causes eating disorders and how best to treat them.
We translate the complex and technical into practical guidance for people affected by eating disorders, both sufferers and their friends and families. We offer awareness training in schools and workplaces, and a HelpFinder service to help people find treatment in their area. We help healthcare professionals to recognise the thoughts and feelings that cause these mental illnesses, rather than focusing on physical symptoms, so that they can provide the best possible care for their patients.
Eating disorders can be deeply isolating for the people affected by them. Our online support groups and regional support services allow people to talk to others with similar experiences, helping them to feel less alone with their eating disorder. We run phone and email helplines 365 days a year for anyone who needs us. Often when people get in touch it's the first time they've voiced their concerns about themselves or a loved one.
Beat receives no funding from central government, so we rely on the generosity of our supporters to help us continue our important work. If you'd like to get involved, you can find out how to do so here.
Beat is a charity registered in England and Wales (801343) and Scotland (SC039309). Beat is the identity of the Eating Disorders Association, and became our working name in February 2007. Eating Disorders Association remains our legally registered charity name. Eating Disorders Association is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales under number 2368495, with registered offices at Unit 1, 19 Rosary Road, Norwich NR1 1SZ. VAT Number: 700 285963
Beat's Chief Executive is Andrew Radford. Andrew has been Chief Executive of Beat since July 2015. He was previously CEO of the charity Voice, campaigning for the rights of children in care. Before that he worked in a variety of roles over 16 years for UNICEF UK, starting with 10 years leading an accreditation-based programme to improve NHS support for new mothers' feeding decisions, followed by short stints as Communications and Fundraising Director before a final period as Strategy Director.
Download our recent annual reviews and find out more about the work we've been doing, our achievements, and our finances.
Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18
We began life in 1989 as the first national charity for people with eating disorders as the result of a merger of two local charities: Anorexic Aid and Anorexic Family Aid. Originally called the Eating Disorders Association, we have grown and developed over time to become Beat, the UK's eating disorder charity.
In 2014 we celebrated our 25th anniversary and looked back at our past achievements. We have adapted and changed as people's needs have changed, and we continue to drive forward and strive to make a difference to the lives of those affected by these serious mental illnesses.
Today we are not only helping people with eating disorders but also providing support for those with emotional overeating and difficulties with food, weight and shape. What remains at our heart – as true today as it was when we were founded – is the need to give help and hope to anyone affected by an eating disorder. The need to reach out and help is vital and our essential support services do that each and every day with our helplines, website, self help and support groups and online support. No one should have to face an eating disorder alone.
How is Beat funded?
Beat is able to campaign for and provide support to those affected by eating disorders thanks to the generosity of our supporters. These include individuals, corporate partnerships, trusts, foundations, and the government.


Nicole Williams is a Canadian model, best known for her appearance in the E! Reality Series WAGS, which ran for three seasons between 2015 and 2017. Nicole started out modeling for several agencies such as Models Los Angeles, Major Models New York, Muse Management South Africa, Next Toronto, FM London, Mega Models Miami, and Wilhelmina New York. She has amassed more than 1.5 million followers on her justtnic Instagram account. Born Nicole Lynn Williams on March 17, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, she has done many lingerie works. In September 2016, Nicole became engaged to former NFL player Larry English, whom she had been dating since 2013. They married on May 19, 2017.
*She was born on March 17, 1986, in Toronto, Canada.
*She is best known for being cast in the E! network reality series WAGS, which stands for Wives and Girlfriends of professional athletes.
*She has her own swimwear collection dubbed Nia Lynn.
*She married former NFL player Larry English in May 2017.


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John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts President Deborah Rutter said she's found an important ally in the Trump Administration in her quest to make sure every child in America has art as a part of their curriculum every day. | Jenny Ament/POLITICO
WOMEN RULE PODCAST
Kennedy Center boss finds an ally in Trump's Washington
By DAVE SHAW
Subscribe to Women Rule on Apple Podcasts here. | Subscribe via Stitcher here.
Deborah Rutter—the president of one of Washington's most important civic institutions, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts—says her mission is to make sure all children in America have art as part of their school curriculum every day. And she said she's found an important ally in the Trump Administration.
Rutter said she had lunch Monday with the new head of the National Endowment for the Arts, Mary Anne Carter, who said she shared that vision.
"She affirmed exactly the same thing because she said, 'My daughter is a whole person and a great student because she has the arts in her day, every day,'" Rutter said of her conversation with Carter.
"I know I have thousands of colleagues who believe the same," Rutter told POLITICO's Women Rule podcast. "And it is a tragedy that it was seen as dispensable, and we've been fighting ever since. But if I can play a role here in the nation's capital to reverse that, that's my job."
Earlier this year, Republicans in Congress rebuffed President Trump's move to cut funding for the NEA.
Rutter said her own passion for music and the arts was inspired by a third grade teacher who asked her not whether she was interested in taking up music but instead, "What instrument will you play?"
Rutter is a guest on the podcast in the lead up to the Women Rule Summit on December 11th. Hear more about how she deals with the political overtones that come with art and why she doesn't find the fundraising that's part of her job so difficult by listening to the full podcast here. Women Rule takes listeners backstage with female bosses for real talk on how they made it and what advice they have for women looking to lead.
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Wiregrass Drama Club's mission is to foster an environment that inspires young artists to dream, create, explore, think and connect, while encouraging self-expression and education.
We support young artists' creative abilities and talents. Our goal is to promote a high sense of "self" in our members (self-esteem, self-respect, self-dignity, self-control, self-reliance and self-discipline). Wiregrass Drama Club is recognized as an inclusive and affordable organization that helps young artists to become creative, confident and compassionate adults.
Read the Media Release to the Wiregrass Community
Theatre has the power to connect, transform, and heal.
Theatre promotes curious and creative minds.
Experiencing theatre is essential for children to thrive.
Theatre can create bonds and community connection by bringing together artists and audiences from different backgrounds.
Theater skills can be applied in daily life.
We have the opportunity to reach out to children and families who may not otherwise have access to this unique kind of artistic and educational experience.
Team work and respect are fundamental. How we work with one another matters.
Children will receive artistic and personal growth by working in an environment that encourages collaboration, responsibility, creativity and self-expression.
Children will perform and learn from age appropriate material.
Theatre Competition
Wiregrass Drama Club members may choose to participate in theatre competitions. These are events for ensemble teams (auditioned) and for individuals who compete in scene work, monologues, duologues, and musical theatre solos and duets. There are positions for both actors, and technical support members who are focused on stage management, lighting, spotlight, and sound.
In 2020, Wiregrass Drama Club's ensemble team competed at the Alabama Youth Theatre Experience in Boaz, Ala., bringing home awards for Best Supporting Actor, All-Star Actor, All-Star Actress, and Judge's Choice (scene) for a production of Once On This Island, Jr.
This year's ensemble will present Seussical, Jr. at AYTE, and for public performance. A performance schedule will be published in January, 2021.
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seact@seact.com
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20/21 SEASON PRESENTERS
Southeast Alabama Community Theatre (SEACT) has a mission to enrich the cultural lives of Wiregrass residents through the presentation of high quality theatre, to provide creative opportunities to talented individuals to perform on stage and behind the scenes, and to introduce the theatrical experience to school-aged children. SEACT is a 501(c) organization and depends on the support of its community to bring theatre to life in the Wiregrass. The organization is funded through season tickets, sponsorships, advertising, and donations.


I love poached eggs. My dismay at a restaurant for serving coddled eggs advertised as poached is on record. A tender white and hot oozy yolk - yumm. I had simultaneous cravings for poached eggs, salmon and hollandaise sauce - time to make salmon eggs Benedict, sans English muffin for lower carb count.
Armed with Scottish smoked salmon from Trader Joe's and leftover wild Copper River salmon from dinner last night, I began the hollandaise. Clarified a stick of butter in the microwave, whisked 2 yolks with lemon juice & zest, salt and a tablespoon of water over a double boiler. Drizzled in the butter while whisking and 3 minutes later it's ready! I poached the eggs in the water under the bowl, about 4 minutes for the perfect egg. I laid a bed of smoked salmon, arranged the egg on top, doused in hollandaise and leftover salmon. A wonderful way to start the weekend!


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California sees threefold surge in fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2017 - Sovereign Health Group
05-28-18 Category: Opioid
Fentanyl, one of the deadliest synthetic opioids on the planet, claimed a record number of lives in California in 2017. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reported 746 overdose deaths involving fentanyl in 2017, the highest since authorities began monitoring fentanyl-related deaths in 2008. The last year figure was over a threefold surge from 237 reported in 2016. On the other hand, in 2013, as many as 81 people had died in the state due to fentanyl overdose.
The surge in fentanyl deaths is a cause for concern, especially when the overall toll due to opioid overdoses in California has fallen slightly – from over 2,030 in 2016 to more than 1,880 in 2017. This is the lowest number of deaths from opioid overdoses the state has witnessed since 2011. "This is a signal fentanyl as an illicit opioid has really arrived in California," said Phillip Coffin, director of substance use research at the San Francisco Department of Public Health.
In the Bay Area, Santa Clara, San Francisco, and Contra Costa counties witnessed the highest number of fatal overdoses involving fentanyl. The Contra Costa and San Francisco counties both reported 26 deaths each, while Santa Clara reported 24, according to the state data.
Fentanyl trafficking on the rise
In the past, fentanyl was strictly restricted to legal drugs such as epidurals and transdermal pain patches where it formed an important constituent. However, in recent years, drug dealers and other narcotic traffickers have taken over the business of distributing fentanyl, especially in the country's northeastern regions where cartels are lacing substances like heroin, cocaine, meth and Xanax with fentanyl to increase its potency. The 2017 drug report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) says fentanyl and its analogues pose a severe threat to public health because of the current opioid epidemic, which has pushed many opioid users toward these drugs.
According to experts, in a non-clinical environment, fentanyl users are not well-equipped to judge the amount of a dose. Moreover, mixing fentanyl with other drugs can turn out to be a potentially lethal cocktail, maximizing the chance of an accidental overdose.
Fentanyl, like other prescription opioids, can temporarily deactivate the brain response to painful stimuli. The point to be noted here is that after taking the drug, the pain doesn't disappear altogether, instead, it just doesn't bother the drug user for a while. This immediate and momentary respite, along with euphoria, builds tolerance with every consecutive dose. In such a situation, people may require even higher doses to experience the same level of pleasure, leading to total drug dependence.
Fighting fentanyl addiction
Experts say clandestine laboratories, both within the U.S. and overseas, are the prime production hubs of fentanyl that is reportedly 20 to 40 times deadlier than heroin, and 50 to 100 times more lethal than morphine. Generally, illicitly produced fentanyl makes it to the drug market as a standalone product or as a cheap additive to increase the potency of other illicit drugs. Abusing the drug is known to cause nausea, sedation, confusion, cognitive impairment, pupillary constriction, and respiratory depression in users.
The only way to break free from the clutches of fentanyl use is to seek professional detox at a top-notch fentanyl drug abuse treatment center to reverse the devastating effects of the drug. Sovereign Health understands the plight of someone unable to discontinue the use of harmful substances like fentanyl despite the negative impact on his or her life. Customized fentanyl addiction treatment at Sovereign Health of San Clemente is designed to treat a person holistically. If you or your loved one is battling addiction to any prescription drug, call at our 24/7 helpline or chat online to know about the most effective treatment programs at our world-class treatment centers.
US seeks stronger efforts to curb influx of Mexican heroin, fentanyl
Study finds fentanyl mixtures behind New Hampshire's opioid epidemic
Narcan-resistant strain of fentanyl makes its way to illegal drug market
China heeds to US concerns, bans deadly synthetic opioids
Accidental overdose is a new risk in war against drugs, warns DEA


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Retirement Marketplace
The EDC
Lincoln County Water System Regionalization Project
Highest & Best Use Analysis of the Lincoln County Fairgrounds
Lincoln County Economic Development Strategy
Lincoln County Economic Development Council
By: Margie Hall
PANDEMIC RELATED RESOURCES
The Lincoln County EDC is a local economic development council that contracts with the Washington Department of Commerce to provide economic development services on behalf of Lincoln County. This partnership with the County and Commerce puts the EDC in position to learn about pandemic related resources as they come available to businesses. For businesses affected negatively, the EDC is the contact for state and county level small business recovery funding and resources. For businesses positively affected, the EDC can provide resources for strengthening and expanding your business (see links below.)
FUNDING FOR SMALL BUSINESSES THAT HAVE BEEN NEGATIVELY AFFECTED BY THE PANDEMIC
The best way for Lincoln County business owners to stay informed of small business relief funding is to get on the EDC's affected business list. When the EDC learns about a funding opportunity the first thing we do is notify the businesses on this list. We know these businesses have been affected by the pandemic and this is how we can reach them quickly. If your business is not on our list, email your name and business name to Margie@LincolnEDC.org
The EDC also provides general information on our Facebook page. Follow us at
Small Business Administration (PPP & EIDL Programs)
Association of Washington Businesses COVID-19 Financial Resources
Department of Commerce COVID-19 Small Business Resources
RESOURCES FOR ALL SMALL BUSINESSES DURING AND AFTER COVID-19
Washington State Coronavirus Response
Department of Labor & Industries
Small Business Development Centers of WA COVID-19 Resources
Association of Washington Businesses COVID-19 Resources
EDC Contact Information:
Margie Hall, Executive Director
Staff works remotely when recommended. The best way to reach the director is through email Margie@LincolnEDC.org
You can also call the EDC office at 509-368-7085. Leave a voicemail for a call back.
Mailing address is PO Box 1304, Davenport WA 99122 / Physical address is 303 6th in the WSU Extension Building.
𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗧 𝟭𝗣𝗠 𝗘𝗧: Join SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza for a webinar on the launch of Ascent, a new online digital learning platform to help America's nearly 10 million women entrepreneurs grow and scale their small businesses.
➡ Register here: http://ow.ly/iFNx50D5dqe
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Today, SBA launched Ascent, a 🆕 digital platform featuring training materials, videos, and more to help #WomenInBusiness recover and grow their business. Take the first step on your journey and #JoinTheAscent!
📰 Read the full press release: https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jan/11/sba-launches-new-free-online-digital-learning-platform
💻 Start learning with Ascent: https://ascent.sba.gov
UPDATE: EXTRA $300 UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SHOULD START THIS MONTH
The new federal legislation that expands and changes CARES Act provisions includes an extra $300 per week for eligible claimants who are receiving benefits from any unemployment program. The extra payment is called Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC). Claimants who are eligible for benefits from the week ending Jan. 2, to the week ending March. 13, will receive the extra amount. Payments should start Jan. 15. Track developments on ESD's website and social media.
NEW BUSINESS RESOURCE FOR WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced the launch of Ascent, a first-of-its-kind, free digital e-learning platform geared to help women entrepreneurs grow and expand their businesses. Ascent has valuable content such as tips on preparing and recovering from disasters, strategic marketing and business financial strategy development. Learn more at https://ascent.sba.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
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PPP OPENS FRIDAY FOR LOCAL LENDERS
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to PPP-eligible lenders with $1 billion or less in assets for First and Second Draw applications on Friday, January 15, 2021 at 9 am ET. The portal will fully open on Tuesday, January 19, 2021 to all participating PPP lenders to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
Earlier in the week, SBA granted dedicated PPP access to Community Financial Institutions (CFIs) as part of the agency's ongoing efforts to reach underserved and minority small businesses.
On Friday, SBA will continue its emphasis on reaching smaller lenders and businesses by opening to approximately 5,000 more lenders, including community banks, credit unions, and farm credit institutions. Moreover, the agency also plans to have dedicated service hours for these smaller lenders after the portal fully re-opens next week.
Learn more at https://www.sba.gov/article/2021/jan/13/sba-re-opening-paycheck-protection-program-small-lenders-friday-january-15-all-lenders-tuesday?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery
SBA Re-Opening Paycheck Protection Program to Small Lenders on Friday, January 15 and All Lenders on Tuesday, January 19
Lenders with $1 Billion or Less in Assets Will be Able to Submit First and Second Draw PPP Applications on Friday – Continuing Dedicated Access for Community-Based Lenders
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Click here to sign-up for a free WA SBDC webinar for employers (Friday, January 15, 10 am PST) on the new round of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and how to navigate the application process: http://bit.ly/3buC1oY


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Valentine's Day is a strange holiday. Unlike Christmas or Thanksgiving, no one gets Valentine's Day off. It's not like Halloween which is renown for it's fun frights and sugar fueled excess, St. Patrick's day with it's green beer and date rapes, but what of Valentine's Day? There's no way to avoid it. You take your special lady friend over to the pharmacy to pick up her birth control and you are greeted with aisles upon aisles of heart shaped, overpriced pieces of cardboard stuffed with enough tooth decaying sweets to put the entire population of the east coast into a diabetic coma as well as grotesque stuffed animals that play Marvin Gaye's "sexual healing" when you squeeze the shit out of them. Like anyone wants that kind of sentiment coming from a furry friend such as a bear or a cat. The whole notion is sick! JUST SICK!
But, I digress, ANYHOO, with our collective taste in cinema, Valentine's Day is a tricky day of the year, especially for us Trash Cinema Connoisseurs. Which is why I am compiling this list of movies that we might watch on Valentin's Day, but might ruin any shot you possibly had at getting some Valentine's Day love friction.
However, if you do watch these with that special someone and they still glance at you longingly as opposed to sheer terror before bolting out a closed window (ala: any 80's/90's action flick) followed by a restraining order arriving in the mail 30 days later…you've found a keeper. 😉
On with the awkward, grueling and stomach churning!
5) Street Trash (1987) dir. J. Michael Muro
Because if there's a batch of thing you want to think about when you're groping your lover after dinner at 4 star restaurant, it's the aroma of a career New York City hobo. Street Trash tells the tail of the internal strife and trouble of the immense Hobo population of NYC who live in a sprawling metropolis of filth and shit puddles down at the local dump. A new threat has been introduced into their world in the form of a long lost batch of booze known as Tenafly Viper which turns anyone who drinks it into a thick, brightly colored puddle of glop. The very first unlucky victim end up slowly, horrifically and semi-comically melting into a toilet and inadvertently flushing himself down it.
Street Trash is a sick and twisted little film that comes off feeling like one of Peter Jackson's long lost early works. the film features necrophilia, an fairly nightmarish group rape, police officer's beating people within an inch of their lives and then puking on them, and a moment where a lovely young woman nearly gives a bum a blowjob…a filthy, stinky bum who hasn't bathed in months and has been sporting the same pair of crusty B.V.D.'s out in the summer heat. Who in the world would put themselves through that?
As hobos melt, women get repeatedly raped and fat guys explode, Street Trash is sure to douse the flames of burgeoning passion pretty fucking fast, my friends.
4) The Brood (1979) dir. David Cronenberg
Ah, David Cronenberg. The master of body horror and making us not only feel intense anxiety regarding our physical being but basic human interaction in general. Which could be the reason he appears TWICE in my Top 5 Valentine's Day Mood Killers List. The man have a panache for pulling the rug out from under the typical sappy cinematic notions of love, romance, sex (that's for damn sure) and the notion of a classical happy ending. Hence, his 1979 classic embittered divorcee film, "The Brood".
Speaking from a experience, unless you are with a partner that is incredibly confident, bringing up an old relationship or flame is a sure fire way to throw a bucket of cold water on any kind of romantic moment. I know many guys and girls are guilty of that whole past relationship jealousy trap. It's ridiculous when you boil down, hell, you're with this person now but for some reason you can;t get over the fact that *gasp* your lover had a life before you! You should be thanking your lucky stars their ex (girlfriend, boyfriend, wife, husband, gimp, dominatrix, stalker, etc.) isn't manifesting their intense bitterness and hatred into child sized, hoodie sporting, murderous minions born through saggy, goop filled abdominal pulp sacks…Really. You've got it good.
The Brood is one of those films that's going to do little else than make you and your closest companion feel uncomfortable. You'll end up watching and imagining a few psycho ex-partners and how if they could make little midget killer sacks pawns grow out of their gut fat and come after you with malicious, creeping rage and a meat clever in hand, they would not hesitate to do so. And who in the world wants that shit running through their head when you're laying on the cough with your lover in your arms? And nothing brings on a make out session like a woman gnawing open some grotesque, dripping belly goiter and then licking the living contents clean with her tongue. No amount of smooth talking is going to get the mood back after that kind of viewing experience.
3) I Spit On Your Grave (1978) dir. Meir Zarchi
Oh boy…yeah, I guess this one really goes without saying, but if you REALLY want to obliterate a sweet, lovey-dovey evening beyond the point of no return? Meir Zarchi's quintessential rape/revenge epic is your weapon of choice. When you absolutely, positively have to turn off every mother fucker in the room? Accept no substitute.
But, in all honesty, rape is probably the last subject you want to bring up with perspective girl/boyfriend let alone an established relationship. I Spit On Your Grave features one of the longest gang rape sequences ever committed to film. Just when you think our victim/avenger, Jennifer (the stunning and talented Camille Keaton) has escaped she runs afoul of another rape happy redneck ready to violate her.
I Spit on Your Grave is the purest antithesis of the Valentine's Day mood setter. Between the jaw droppingly vicious rape sequences to the well deserved revenge of Jennifer's, which reaches it's pinnacle during a bubble bath castration sequence that just made my genitals recede into my abdomen at just the recollection of it, I Spit on Your grave is pound for pound the heavy weight champ of the awkward evening with your sweetheart. Which might be why I Spit on Your Grave has become a tradition on Valentine's Day in the Root household. I'm kind of a weirdo, gang, it's time you learned this.
SO! Unless you want to watch this thing out of some odd, twisted, trash cinema sense of logic like I do, I would keep I Spit on Your Grave OFF your Valentine's Day viewing itinerary.
2) Cutting Moments (1997) dir. Douglas Buck
Ahhh, the American Dream perpetuated by the constant rotation of the Hollywood conveyor belt. The beautiful wife, the kids, the quaint house in the suburbs with the white picket fence. These are the measures of success as prescribed to us by society at large. It's a common, cliched romantic notion that so many of us buy into hook line and sinker. But, as we have gathered through our own experiences of watching relationships and people around us fall apart due to the constant struggle to attain these perceived obligations, the dream more often than not, fails.
But on Valentine's Day no one wants to believe in unhappy endings! that things won;t all work out for the best! One things for certain, if you do decide to get hitched, produce some hell spawn, get a mortgage and dwell int he suburbs there's a good chance things will never reach the level of bloody desperation chronicled in Douglas Bucks' short film, "Cutting Moments".
I've seen a lot of sick, dark, depressing, stuff, gang. But never have I seen a more harrowing portrayal of an American nuclear family marred by repression, guilt, shame, secrets and lies. My god (Cthulhu) watching this not even 10 minute long short film is just about all you'll ever need top swear off marriage forever! The majority of the film is spent in silence with nothing more than the empty sounds of cutting. Whether it's trimming the hedges, or cutting up carrots. Hardly anyone speaks.These people are so dead inside already it's like they live in a tomb. There's no passion, no love, no spark and there's even the insinuation of child molestation. My god, did that rhyme? It's like they live in a vacuum. It's only when wife and mother, Sarah, takes drastic measures to put the intimacy back into the relationship with her husband that the blood finally flows back into their lives reminding them once again of the flesh and blood that makes them human.
Too many folks lie to themselves and tell themselves they are with the right person in order to fulfill these empty societal ideals. They get hitched, pop a baby or two out and then either hold all their resentment and bitterness inside or get divorced and use their kids as emotional leverage against their former spouse. It's all just as sick and saddening as what's present in Cutting Moments. Watching this puppy on Valentine's Day is sure to fill your head with enough "What if's" to have you heading to bed along that night.
1) The Fly (1986) dir. David Cronenberg
Alright, now this is a love story! It really is! When watching Cronenberg's masterful remake of The Fly it's easy to forget about the love story at hand taking place between journalist, Veronica and Seth Brundle, the brilliant young scientist working on a breakthrough in matter transference. Veronica falls hard for the quirky, charming, and intelligent Brundle and they begin a whirlwind romance. Two smart, attractive, young people in love…what could go wrong?
The Fly is like a check list of all the things that could possibly go wrong in a loving relationship. Clingy, stalker ex boyfriend? CHECK! Being careless and doing incredibly stupid things in order to prove your love to your partner in a fit of misguided jealousy? CHECK! Inide-Out bloody monkey moosh? CHECK! These two start out as such a believably cute and perfect couple that it makes all the events that much more tragic as Seth begins his transformation from his sweet, adorable, self into a sickly, revolting monster replete with loose body parts and a need to vomit on everything. It's a terrifying and devastating transformation as we watch, along with Veronica, her love disintegrate and go mad before her very eyes.
The Fly is one of the most epic of all cinematic tragic love stories. Many critics and commentators have weighed in on the film's apparent HIV/AIDS subtext, and that's a smart deciphering of the film, for sure. But The Fly is also a testament to how truly heart wrenching and deeply devastating love can be. Veronica is unable to leave Seth's side and tries to help him, to take care of him, however she can only to end up, with all hope lost, and having to come to terms with losing the one she loved and putting the beast he has become out of it's misery. Only someone who really feels love and compassion for another is willing to do such a thing.
Upon first viewing it's easy for the love story to get lost under a puddle of neon green battery acid fly man digestive puke. But once you get over that initial shock and awe you begin to fully realize and appreciate the romantic tragedy that is, The Fly. By the end of the film you and your sweetheart may have a deeper understanding of the obligations true love requires. Well, this is kind of a drastic example, but you catch my drift. It's not much of a romantic notion, but in some situations, there are no happy endings. Even if you're in love.
Well, those are my top 5 Valentine's Day Mood Killers! Keep in mind, these are just my picks. There are about a million flicks out there to choose from and I would love to hear which Trash Cinema Epics you recommend as the true cinematic equivalents of a romance epicac. Please, drop us a line in our comments! I would love to hear some of your favorites. 😀
Until next time, remember to wrap it up every time, don't name it after me and love the one you're with!HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Stay Trashy,
-Root


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Aug 05, 2019 More on Reimbursement
CMS increases wage index for rural hospitals
The rule increases new technology add-on payment from 50 to 65% for cases with high costs involving eligible new technologies.
Susan Morse, Managing Editor
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has increased wage index payments to rural hospitals that addresses concerns over the disparity between hospital payments in high-wage areas versus low-wage areas, which tend to be rural. CMS is redistributing funds by decreasing payments for all hospitals.
HOW THE WAGE INDEX WORKS
Hospitals located in areas with wages below the national average receive a lower Medicare payment rate than hospitals in areas with above-average wages.
For instance, a hospital in a rural community could receive a Medicare payment of about $4,000 for treating a beneficiary admitted for pneumonia, while a hospital in an urban community could receive nearly $6,000 for the same case, due to wage index differences.
The wage index is updated annually based on wage data reported by hospitals. The final rule improves the accuracy of the Medicare payments to low wage hospitals. This enables them to increase what they pay their workers, raising their wage index.
Rural areas have experienced more than 100 hospital closures since 2010 and continue to face limited access to specialty care.
Changes made to the hospital wage index is helping many rural and other low-wage hospitals attract and maintain a skilled workforce, CMS said.
The updated payment policies are being made under the Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and the Long-Term Care Hospital (LTCH) Prospective Payment System (PPS) for fiscal year 2020.
In last year's proposed rule, CMS invited comments on changes to the Medicare inpatient hospital wage index, which is an adjustment to inpatient payment rates to account for local differences in wages that hospitals face in their respective labor markets.
MEDICAL INNOVATIONS
The final rule enacts several payment changes to enable faster access to new medical technology.
It increases new technology add-on payment (NTAP) from 50 to 65% for cases with high costs involving eligible new technologies.
CMS is also modernizing payment policies for medical devices that meet the FDA's Breakthrough Devices designation for expedited FDA approval or clearance.
Under an expedited timeframe, it can be challenging for innovators to gather evidence of the device's "substantial clinical improvement" which is required to qualify for Medicare new technology add-on payments.
To address this issue, CMS finalized an alternative NTAP pathway in which Breakthrough Devices would no longer be required to demonstrate evidence of "substantial clinical improvement" to qualify for new technology add-on payments.
CMS is also finalizing changes to clarify its general policies on "substantial clinical improvement" to qualify for new technology add-on payments.
ANTIMICROBIAL THERAPIES
CMS is also finalizing policies to remove barriers for new antimicrobial therapies, which treat drug-resistant infections, and are currently in short supply. Drug-resistant infections affect more than 2 million Americans each year, resulting in thousands of deaths annually, with the majority of new diagnoses and subsequent fatalities attributed to Medicare beneficiaries.
To encourage the development of antimicrobials, CMS has also created an alternative NTAP pathway, which would no longer require new antimicrobial drugs to meet the "substantial clinical improvement" criteria and would also increase the NTAP from 50% to 75%. Importantly, the drugs eligible for this pathway will be new antimicrobials which have received a Qualified Infectious Disease Products designation from the FDA.
"The Trump Administration is providing relief to rural communities and addressing payment policies that have disadvantaged rural hospitals, making it harder for them to stay open and provide care to the one in five Americans living in rural areas," said CMS Administrator Seema Verma. "President Trump is strengthening Medicare by clearing the way for Medicare beneficiaries to access the same transformative technologies and treatment options emerging in the private market.
Twitter: @SusanJMorse
Email the writer: susan.morse@himssmedia.com


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Brian Fahrney
Brian Fahrney, Co-Head of Sidley Austin's Global M&A and Private Equity Practice, discusses the global dealmaking market, including financing challenges and regulatory hurdles on the horizon.
No matter what industry you're in, you have to conduct due diligence – legal, regulatory and reputation – on ESG-related aspects of the target company
Brian Fahrney, Co-Head of Global M&A and Private Equity Practice, Sidley Austin
In your opinion, what is the general outlook for the global M&A market? Do you expect to see a drop in activity following a record year?
It's choppy right now. While activity in the first two quarters of the year was pretty strong, the third quarter experienced slowness and we expect the fourth quarter to be similarly soft. There are certainly challenges on the horizon – the financing markets are difficult, and there are concerns about a general economic downturn.
The IPO market has effectively shut down and the debt markets are soft, which will create a difficult environment for dealmakers heading into the end of the year and 2023.
What effect is this softness in the capital markets having on M&A? Do you think it will push dealmakers to get deals over the line, or will they adopt a wait-and-see approach?
Some dealmakers are adopting a wait and see approach to see whether conditions improve. People are very nervous about making a mistake in difficult economic times. And there is a lot of uncertainty around access to financing and the regulatory front – and uncertainty is not a friend of M&A. When these uncertainties exist, people are very cautious. They tend to move more slowly and take a pass on certain opportunities. On the other hand, quality businesses are always going to sell, even in difficult times, so long as agreement on valuation can be reached between buyer and seller. Often, that requires creative pricing structures.
Do you think these conditions are leading to a more defensive style of M&A, where dealmakers are favoring steady returns over high growth?
Clearly, where there's concern around interest rates and general economic conditions, some of the more speculative investments don't get made. That's why we've seen venture capital activity effectively cut in half in terms of fundraising and early-stage investments. Technology deals in particular are more difficult to get done, as future returns and cash flow can be more speculative.
Businesses that have very stable cash flows will be easier to sell. Those are the sorts of deals that people are more likely looking at under the current conditions. If there is uncertainty around a target businesses' cash flows, it is now more difficult to get it over the line as accessing finance has become more of a challenge – there's a greater deal nervousness among financing sources and obviously pricing has moved up dramatically with the overall increase in interest rates.
You mentioned that financing conditions are becoming more challenging under the current climate. Do you think that this will result in ongoing or future deals being structured differently?
It may be more difficult, for instance, to secure high yield financing. The high yield markets are challenged. This would impact larger deals in particular, as those are the ones that tend to require more high yield debt. Acquirers may need to look at less traditional sources of financing as a result.
On the private equity side, investors may need to provide more equity and consider putting in an equity backstop if there's real concern around the ability to access financing. But that of course has its own risks and has a negative impact on returns for PE sponsors.
On the strategic side, using debt to finance an acquisition program will become more challenging, though probably not as challenging as for PE. Additionally, with the stock market having corrected downward and being as volatile as it's been, companies may be less willing to use their own stock as an acquisition currency. So, there are some challenges on the strategic side as well.
Do you think that the challenging deal environment you describe will lead to a greater number of distressed deals and turnaround situations within the M&A market?
Likely – we're starting to see indicators that this will be the case. It's something that's on the horizon – if not in the last quarter of 2022 certainly as we move into 2023.
You definitely can see two sides to the market: On the one hand, there are the high-quality assets, where it is easier to get deals done and less execution risk. At the other end of the spectrum, there are distressed assets where acquirers can secure good valuations if they are willing to take on more risk and deal complexity. This is a trend I see happening to a much greater extent in 2023 – we are definitely beginning to see indications of it.
You have mentioned an increase in regulation and its impact on M&A. Over recent years, we have seen a more interventionist approach from antitrust or merger control authorities across a number of jurisdictions. Is this something that in your opinion could discourage deals moving forward?
There is no doubt that the antitrust environment in the US and Europe is particularly challenging right now. Regulators have become quite active and aggressive, discouraging dealmakers from attempting certain deals.
And certainly, as more deals are being reviewed, we're seeing a greater delay on deals than in previous years. Having said that, if a deal is compelling, there are ways to get it over the line.
Other than antitrust, protectionist regulation surrounding foreign direct investment – in the US, but also in many other countries – is one of the biggest challenges to deals. In many cases this is delaying if not killing deals, and I don't see any sign of this abating. If anything, the trend is getting stronger.
One topic that we are seeing repeatedly mentioned in dealmaker conversations is ESG. How do you see this affecting M&A?
There's been a ton of regulatory and activist activity which is influencing public companies' ESG strategy. I don't see that slowing down. How much it affects M&A depends on the industry you operate in. If you're working in the fossil fuels industry, for example, this absolutely will affect M&A activity, in part positively as companies invest more in renewables. But no matter what industry you're in, you have to conduct due diligence – legal, regulatory and reputation – on ESG-related aspects of the target company.
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Q: How to dynamically select values in Multiselect combo box - LovCombo ExtJS 3.2 I am using lovcombo in ExtJS 3.2. I fetch the data for initial loading of combo box and I am getting it correctly. But now I have a requirement in which, lets say initially I got 10 entries (options) in combo box, I need to select now 5 options dynamically. Actually I am using it to show dependent entity mapping. Means one entity is dependent on many other entities, so showing them in multiselect combo box. When I get root entity, I need to fetch dependent entities for my root entity, and accordingly I will select those entries dynamically in combo box. This is my code -
{
    xtype: 'lovcombo',
    fieldLabel: 'data Requirement ',
    store: dep_req_store,
    displayField: 'text',
    valueField: 'value',
    mode: 'local',
    emptyText: 'Select Requirement...',
    triggerAction: 'all',
    name: 'data_id',
    id: 'data_id' + idSuf,
    hiddenName: 'reqIdHid3',
    width: 200,
    forceSelection: true,
    editable: true,
    hideOnSelect: false,
    beforeBlur: Ext.emptyFn,
}

I will iterate thru each element of this combo after its loaded and will select necessary options:
Ext.getCmp('data_id' + idSuf).getStore().data.items.each(function(record) {
    record.dirty = true; //I tried this but no success.
});

Also, I didn't find any attribute which can help me to select the option like:
record.selected = true

So, please help me in this. Is it possible to achieve this using lovcombo?
Thanks in advance.

A: in record's field definition you can create a new field called checked, this field is by default used by lovcombo to store checked state of the record
fields: [
    ...
    {name: 'checked',  type: 'boolean'},
    ....
]

and when you want to check any record after loading it just do
record.set('checked', true);

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Q: Liferay Freemarker Variable List I am looking for list of all freemarker variables in Liferay.
Similar question : Freemarker and Velocity Template Variables has list of all Velocity variables, but not freemarker.

A: As you neither give a version nor a usecase (Application Display Template, Web Content Template, Theme or other): A good starting point is the initialization that is done in TemplateContextHelper (choose the branch for your version of interest).
Check the name of this class: It's meant to be independent of Velocity or Freemarker - it's typically safe to assume that both have the same values available.
And, depending on the version and the amount of work that you'd like to do yourself, you can also build this list yourself. Check this and this article.


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HomeGameWhich Country App is Free Fire?
Which Country App is Free Fire?
Which Country App is Free Fire
If you have an account with Which Country App is Free Fire, you might already know how to play the game. It's a Facebook game where you and your friends can get together to play games and chat. The game was originally developed for the Facebook platform, but it is also available on mobile devices like iPhones, Android phones, and Blackberrys. The free version lets you connect to a VPN server in another country and play the game.
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Freeserve clocks up 900,000 members
Proving that the free model works, Dixons' five month old service, Freeserve, has dethroned the mighty AOL
Written by Jane Wakefield, Contributor on Jan. 13, 1999
Freeserve, the UK's fastest growing ISP has clocked up 900,000 accounts it was announced today.
Launched in September 1998 by Dixons group, Freeserve is one of nine new free ISPs in the UK. Commenting on the latest figures, Mark Danby, general manager of Freeserve said: "It shows we have developed the right formula for our customers and that you don't have to pay for a first class internet service."
Secretary general of ISPA Nicholas Lansman said: "They are incredible figures. We seem to have a new economic model on our hands and it could be other ISPs will offer free access too. It's good news for the consumer and the Internet as a whole."


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Q: What is the purpose of using TypeScript interfaces for angular services for type information What are the advantages of creating an interface for a angular service vs exporting the service class and using that for type information instead?
Example:
class Dashboard {
    constructor(ui: IUiService){}
}

vs
class Dashboard {
    constructor(ui: UiService){}
}

Is there a performance benefit? What happens if I just use the service class for type information?
It seems to be additional work with no benefit unless you have different implementations of a service that can be used but have a common base. Or when you want to mock services in unit tests instead of using them directly.
Edit: I'm interested to know what the typescript compiler will do for imports that are just used for type info. Will it invoke a constructor or add to the require statement (ES6)? Would it new up an instance of the class?

A: This is not a TypeScript question, this is a "What are interfaces good for"
(In short) The answer is: A client should not "know" what is the real implementation of a requested service.
Your UiService today is enough for your needs, but one day you might have another implementation for it, or even you would like to mock it in your tests.
Another case would be, that UiService was extended by ProUiService all over your system, you would have to go all over your system and change the type of your injects while it is not really needed.
As said before: A client should not know what is the real implementation of a requested service.
Edit (Answering the edit):
The TypeScript compiler will does not "know" where to pick these types Class/Interface you will have to use tsconfig.json or a reference (comment) in your code to let TypeScript understand where this declaration is defined. It does not matter if it's a type of a class.
It is important to understand that when you import (ES6 style) a class and never really use it (Only use it as a type definition) it will get removed by the compiler, because types does not really exist in JavaScript.
BUT, if you use it. For example:
var ui = new UiService(); // This will generate a javascript code

The compiler will not remove the import statement.

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...unless you have different implementations of a service that can be used but have a common base. Or when you want to mock services in unit tests instead of using them directly.

That's exactly why. There is no performance benefit to using interfaces as interfaces do not show up in the transpiled JavaScript.
You can use the service class for type information if you'd like and that's what's done in the angular Step by Step Guide—see Create a class for the array property and inject into component.


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Csikéria (; ) is a  village in Bács-Kiskun County, in the Southern Great Plain region of Hungary.

Geography
It covers an area of  and has a population of 942 people (2005).

Demography
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External links
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Populated places in Bács-Kiskun County

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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will give a speech at the breakfast as part of the meeting before the South African pre-World Economic Forum (WEF).
As reported by the department of government communication and information, the meeting will take place in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
During the breakfast, the South African delegation will develop an integrated approach to the WEF topics discussion and identify the most important areas.
The South African delegation will be represented by various economic experts. The South African team will participate in the WEF Davos Annual Meetings in Switzerland held from January 22 to 26, 2019.
"The Davos delegation led by Ramaphosa will be coordinated by Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and will include leadership of government, business and labour," said the communique. The South African government will be represented by the ministers of international relations and cooperation; economic development; trade & industry; public enterprises; health; energy, and communications," the department of government communication and information said.


<http://http://www.n-jcenter.com/1998/Jun/18/POL4.htm> GOP heavy-hitters support Jeb Bush's foundation.
Susan: Mary, I was skeptical, too, but like P said, Ruppert sounded entirely credible - not foaming at the mouth or freeperish in any way. I spent some time reading stuff on his site, and a lot of things make sense, not the least of which is this article from back in January - <http://http://www.wsws.org/articles/1999/jan1999/cony-j28.shtml> - and the fact that Maxine Waters has grown very silent about the crack-cocaine situation in her district.


Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai and her family have become millionaires as a result of income from her memoir describing life under Taliban rule in Pakistan's picturesque Swat valley and appearances on the lecture circuit around the world.
He Named Me Malala must win the Oscar; there isn't any other story more worthy of the honour.
Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai condemned Donald Trump's views on Muslims on Tuesday, at a sombre ceremony to remember the 134 children killed in a Taliban attack on a Pakistani school a year ago.
According to her father Ziauddin's Twitter handle, Nobel prize winner Malala Yousafzai passed O-level exams with an astounding 6A*s and 4As grades on Friday.
Malala Yousafzai told world leaders they were failing Syria's children, as the Nobel Peace Prize winner spent her 18th birthday Sunday on the Syrian border.


Hardly anyone wins in the 2019-21 budget and school funding formula approved by the Indiana House, but some schools lose more than others. And high-poverty school districts continue to fall behind.
Legislators have boasted that the budget increases K-12 funding by over 2 percent each of the next two years. But allowing for inflation and increasing enrollment, that's effectively no increase at all.
As Northwest Allen County Superintendent Chris Himsel tells the Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette, the key figure is funding per student. Statewide, that will increase by just 1.5 percent in fiscal 2020 and 1.7 percent in fiscal 2021, according to school funding calculations released by House Republications.
And the increase won't be distributed equally. That's because funding for the "complexity" category, which funnels additional support to neediest students, is being cut by over $100 million.
Let's step back and look at how Indiana funds K-12 public schools. The lion's share of state funding, about 90 percent of it, comes in two categories: a "foundation" grant that provides the same basic, per-pupil funding for every district; and a "complexity" grant that tilts the scale in favor of needy schools. There also are smaller amounts for special education, career education and honors programs.
Foundation funding has been growing, but complexity funding has shrunk. That trend continues under the House-approved budget, with complexity funding dropping by 14.5 percent while foundation funding increases by 4.3 percent in the first year of the budget cycle and by 2.4 percent in the second year.
Complexity funding is determined by a complexity index: the percentage of students in each district or charter school who receive federal benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families or who are in foster care.
The number of Hoosiers receiving federal benefits has indeed declined by double digits since the last budget and funding formula were approved in 2017, according to data from the state Family and Social Services Administration. An improved economy is probably one reason, but there may be others.
For example, there is evidence that immigrant families may be reluctant to sign up for benefits that they or their children can legally receive for fear of government scrutiny and even deportation. (Some of the biggest drops in the complexity funding have been in school districts with large percentages of Hispanic students: for example, a 47 percent drop in Goshen, where over half of students are Hispanic).
Whatever the cause, the effect is that schools serving a lot of low-income families will take a hit. Indianapolis Public Schools will lose $7.2 million in complexity funding. Fort Wayne Community Schools will lose $5.5 million. Much smaller Gary Community Schools will lose $1.3 million.
The increase in foundation funding will help offset those losses, but not entirely. As a result, low-poverty districts will see modest gains in per-pupil funding under the budget, while funding for high-poverty districts will be flat.
Part of the problem is that the legislature has kept the target per-pupil complexity funding at the same level since 2016, and the current budget would keep it there. Per-pupil foundation funding, meanwhile, will continue to grow at a rate faster than inflation. It would make sense to increase both figures at the same rate, but lawmakers haven't done that.
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The 16th Anniversary of Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony. The event will be held during 10-12 February 2012.
The inaugural Millennium Trang Underwater Wedding Ceremony was held for the first time on Valentine's Day 2000. The event which attracted 30 participants from 28 countries set a new Guinness World Record and put Trang on the world map. Video footage of the underwater wedding extravaganza was seen on international TV networks as well as in print media.
Although it is named the underwater wedding ceremony, the promotion was designed to promote the various interesting aspects of the traditional Thai wedding ceremony and presents an opportunity for couples from around the world to personally experience the enchanting aspects of the Thai wedding and its time-honoured traditions such as the colourful 'khan maak' procession.
The 'khan maak' procession is a ceremonial visit to the bride's parents to ask for their daughter's hand. The groom is accompanied by an entourage of relatives and close friends as he calls on the bride's parents to make offerings of betel nuts, arecas and dowry placed in a bowl or tray. Spirited processions are accompanied by folk dances and songs and enlivened by the exhilarating beat of a long drum troupe. All of these elements add to the visual spectacle of the ceremony.
Trang province will also be sharing another aspect of local culture and tradition with the couples. The traditional 'kin neow' rite performed on the eve of the wedding day will also be featured as part of the underwater wedding ceremony. It is an informal gathering of relatives and close friends of the bride and groom to celebrate the joyous occasion. The signature dish served during the evening's meal is a chicken curry prepared with coconut cream and served with glutinous rice or 'khao neow', more popularly referred to as 'sticky' rice. The word 'neow' which means sticky is derived from the words 'khao neow' or glutinous rice and symbolizes a life-long bond that binds the couple together. The 'kin nieow ritual also hints at a married life that is rich and spicy with varied tastes.
A blessing ceremony takes place at Pak Meng Beach. Respected elders and distinguished guests pour scented lustral water over the hands of the bride and groom's respectively and offer their good wishes.


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Cosmos » People » Would you rather: Spend 12 months on the ISS or in Antarctica?
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In the Cosmos newsroom, questions of 'would you rather' usually end up down weird and wonderful scientific rabbit holes. You can't answer whether you'd prefer to get sucked up by a black hole or roasted by the Sun unless you know about the spaghettification of a black hole, as well as the heat of the Sun's corona (you probably aren't going to make it to the surface).
Now the Cosmos newsroom brings those conversations to you with a new podcast: Would you Rather…?. Our journalists will delve deeply into the benefits, and costs, of opposing arguments on matters of profound scientific interest – like living in the freezing wastes of space, compared to the freezing wastes of Antarctica.
The centre of this week's argument are two places which are fearfully isolated, technologically advanced, extremely challenging and to which very few people have been to : so the question is…would you rather live for 12 months on the International Space Station or in Antarctica?
Listen to the podcast, and then vote here for who you think should be crowned the winner.
The International Space Station's first big draw is that it's in space. The station is about 420 kilometres above the Earth, orbiting at 27,700 kilometres per hour.
This means that an ISS astronaut would experience 15 or 16 sunrises per day – that's a sunrise every 92 minutes, and significantly more than someone in gloomy Antarctica would get to see in 12 months' time!
But home is just 108 meters from end to end, and the place to view those wonderful sunsets – called the cupola – is right next to the toilet and the exercise machine, so not quite as tranquil as you might imagine.
The toilet is a whole other issue… A US$23 million dollar issue. But at least you don't have to carry your poop back to the Antarctic Research Station when you're out on a mission.
But being one of only 112 astronauts that have ever been aboard the ISS would be quite an exciting feat, and you'd be part of something much greater.
"We've had humans living and working aboard the International Space Station continuously since November 2000. Put another way, it's been more than 22 years since humans were only found on Earth," Daniel G. Hout, the Public Affairs Lead at NASA told us in an email.
"Work takes place every single day, focused on research designed to benefit those on Earth while also pushing the limits of technologies we'll need to establish sustained human presence on the Moon and Mars."
Antarctic Research Stations
Antarctica might not be in space, and – compared to the ISS – it has space. The Australian Antarctic Division has three permanently-occupied Antarctic research stations: three on the coast of the continent, and one on Macquarie Island. The human population fluctuates between around 80 people across 4 stations in winter, up to over 500 in summer. There are about 16 million penguins.
Except during the very busiest season, nearly everyone gets their own room, and (for users), the toilets operate just like they would 'up north': two huge advantages compared to the ISS.
Two of the permanent stations (Macquarie and Casey) are far enough north to get sunlight year-round (although there are only a few hours of daylight in June). For those wintering at Mawson and Davis, there is indeed a month or two of dark during the middle of the year.
While the number of expeditioners in Antarctica doesn't lend itself to quite the prestige that you might get from being an ISS astronaut, it does bring one other huge advantage: more staff to help each other with jobs – like cooking and medicine. Each station has a chef who, with help from the others, makes most of the meals. No rehydrated food, unless you're headed out on the ice.
"We really are unparalleled in medical support that we can provide to our expeditions in Antarctica," says Dr John Cherry, an Antarctic Medical Practitioner with the Australian Antarctic Division and Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Cherry spent a winter as the doctor at Davis station.
"We have some of the best telemedicine capabilities in the world, and the training we receive as doctors before we head south is some of the best training you could ask for."
This is important, because it's much harder to get someone out of Antarctica than it is to get them off the ISS in a medical emergency – we're talking an evacuation that takes months, rather than 24 hours. Cherry, who is also a researcher in space medicine, says that Antarctica is a key testing ground for long-haul space flights, for exactly this reason.
But when asked whether he'd rather spend 12 months on Antarctica or the ISS he laughs.
"Can I choose both?"
Originally published by Cosmos as Would you rather: Spend 12 months on the ISS or in Antarctica?
Ellen Phiddian is a science journalist at Cosmos. She has a BSc (Honours) in chemistry and science communication, and an MSc in science communication, both from the Australian National University.
Jacinta Bowler
Jacinta Bowler is a science journalist at Cosmos. They have a undergraduate degree in genetics and journalism from the University of Queensland and have been published in the Best Australian Science Writing 2022.
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Q: Extending Sprockets I want to extend sprockets, and I think I want to do post-processing.
When in development, after application.css is created, I want to use css-flip https://github.com/twitter/css-flip to make a rtl copy of application.css, eg application.rtl.css bidi support.
Right now, I'm just trying to get something working.
I created config/initializers/sprockets.rb
require "hello_world_processor"

Sprockets.register_preprocessor('application/javascript', HelloWorldProcessor.new)

Then lib/hello_world_processor.rb
class HelloWorldProcessor
  def call(input)
    puts "hello world"
    return { data: input[:data] + "\n'hello world'" }
  end
end

I was hoping to at least see a "hello world" in the server logs, but no luck.
Anything jumping out to you as totally wrong?


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Medicaid Fraud Unit Move Bill One of Many Advancing in Legislature Thursday
By Associated Press • Mar 7, 2019
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A bill that would transfer control of a unit that fights Medicaid fraud to the West Virginia attorney general's office has been sent to the governor.
The House of Delegates voted 58-42 Thursday, March 7, to pass the bill, which was earlier approved by the state Senate.
The bill would transfer control of the fraud unit from the Department of Health and Human Resources.
Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says in a news release the move would make the unit more efficient. He says attorneys general operate Medicaid fraud control units in 43 other states.
Morrisey's office already fights Social Security disability fraud. That effort generated $6.2 million last year alone.
Fines for Unlawfully Passing School Buses
The West Virginia House of Delegates has passed a bill that would increase fines for passing a stopped school bus whose warning lights are flashing.
The House approved the bill on a 90-1 vote. The bill now goes to the governor.
Violators would see minimum fines doubled to $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense under the bill. It also carries a maximum six-month jail term.
The bill also would double driver's license suspensions to 60 days for a first offense and 180 days for a second offense.
It also would require exterior cameras on the front and back of all county school buses bought after July 1.
Community College Tuition Assistance
A bill that would allow West Virginia to help residents attend community and technical colleges has been sent to the governor.
The state Senate voted 33-0 to concur with House changes to the bill.
The bill would authorize tuition grants to residents at least 18 years old who have completed a secondary program. Grants would be limited to courses of study that "satisfy a workforce need as determined by the Department of Commerce."
It would require passing a drug test each semester, maintaining a 2.0 grade-point average, taking at least six credit hours a semester and performing at least eight hours of community service.
Recipients would have to repay grants if they don't live in West Virginia for two years after getting their degree or certificate.
Seventeen other states offer similar programs.
Social Security Benefits Tax
A bill to eliminate West Virginia personal income taxes on Social Security retirement benefits has been passed by the state Senate.
The Republican-led Senate voted 33-0 to approve the bill. The bill now returns to the House, which must concur on Senate changes to phase in the elimination over three years.
Gov. Jim Justice proposed the cut in his State of the State speech.
The measure would mean a $50 million reduction in revenue collected if it becomes law.
West Virginia is among 13 states that currently tax Social Security benefits. Surrounding states aren't among them.
West Virginia House Approves Bill that Ups Alcohol Limit in Craft Beer, Loosens Other Laws
By Dave Mistich • Mar 7, 2019
West Virginia's craft beer laws are one step closer to being loosened after the House of Delegates cleared a bill Thursday calling for various changes.
Craft brewers in the state would be able to make beer at a higher alcohol percentage under the bill. According to Senate Bill 529, the alcohol by volume limit for craft beer would increase from 12 percent to 15 percent.
W.Va. Senate Committee Moves 2 Percent Coal Severance Tax Cut Bill
By Brittany Patterson • Mar 6, 2019
A bill that would reduce the severance tax on coal used by power plants is one step closer to passing.
After much debate Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee passed an amended version of House Bill 3142. The measure, which has already passed the House, now heads to the full Senate for consideration.
W.Va. Legislature Adopts Stripped Down Water Pollution Rule
The West Virginia Legislature has passed a bill containing a set of environmental regulations, including a controversial water pollution rule that was pared down during the legislative process.
The House passed Senate Bill 163 on a 78-22 vote. The measure, which passed in the Senate last month, is now in effect.
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This work is an oil painting on masonite titled 'Spinning Top' and is framed in a period frame and is in great condition.
An energetic mid-century modern abstraction.
Measures 13.25″ x 47″ sight size, and 17″ x 50.5″ x 2″ overall including frame.


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William McDowell's New Album "THE CRY," Available Now!
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GRAMMY-nominated and Dove Award winning worship leader, pastor and author, William McDowell, has released his new live album, The Cry (Integrity Music). The album was recorded at Redemption to the Nations Church in Chattanooga, TN and features special guest artists Nathaniel Bassey, Travis Greene, Yolanda Adams, David & Nicole Binion, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Trinity Anderson (worship leader of McDowell's Deeper Fellowship church).
The Cry is available to stream and download on all digital platforms here.
For 20 years, McDowell has been writing songs crying out for God to bring revival. However, his latest release is not a collection of songs crying out for God to come; rather it's a collection of songs written as a response to a God who already has. Two decades ago, McDowell began praying for revival to break out in his community, and on May 22, 2016, the presence of God entered his church of Deeper Fellowship in Orlando and has yet to leave.
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The church has recorded over 300 different healings and miracles to date. What's more… the revival doesn't seem to be slowing down. The congregation has grown from a group of 15 to over 1,000 in just five years. People line up outside the church to attend Sunday services. The Cry is a powerful collection that puts to melody what God has been doing in his church and with these people.
During the live recording members of Deeper Fellowship came on stage to share their testimony of healing—a woman who was paralyzed and now walks, another woman who contracted a life-threatening amoeba and was miraculously and immediately healed. These are just two of the hundreds of miracle-stories coming out of McDowell's church.
"To me, this is not only our best-ever captured recording, but it's also by far the most special and deeply personal," says McDowell. "It's the answer to a twenty-year cry."
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Author(s): Munckhof, B. van den; Vries, E.E. de; Braun, K.P.; Boss, H.M.; Willemsen, M.A. ; Royen-Kerkhof, A. Van; Jager, W. de; Jansen, F.E.
We aimed to study serum cytokine levels in 11 electrical status epilepticus in sleep (ESES) patients and 20 healthy control children. Patients showed significantly higher levels of interleukin (IL)-1alpha, IL-6, IL-10, chemokine (C-C motif) ligand (CCL)2 and chemokine (C-X-C motif) ligand (CXCL)8/IL-8 than controls, while macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) and CCL3 were significantly lower. Follow-up analyses in five patients revealed a significant decrease of IL-6 levels after immunomodulating treatment. IL-6 changes were accompanied by clear improvement of electroencephalography (EEG) patterns and neuropsychological evaluation. We hypothesize that IL-6 correlates with disease activity and immunomodulating treatment efficacy.