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Eichmann Makes Winning Adjustments
Pat Eichmann
March 5, 2018 by FLW
Boater Pat Eichmann of Nancy, Kentucky, caught five bass weighing 20 pounds, 6 ounces, to take top honors at the 2018 T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mountain Division season-opener on Dale Hollow Lake. For his win, Eichmann earned $7,763.
Eichmann spent his day targeting bass in mid-lake channel swings. He said he had two productive areas – one in the back of a creek channel and the other at a main-lake creek channel wall.
"I started on flats in the morning but they weren't there," said Eichmann, who earned his second career win in BFL competition. "Those creek channel walls ended up being the deal. We had a full moon during the tournament and the water temperature was bouncing between 48 and 58 degrees, so I think that's what got the big females moving in and staging."
Eichmann said he caught three that he weighed in on a ½-ounce Zorro Baits Casting Booza Bug Jig with a green-pumpkin-colored Zoom Big Salty Chunk, and two on an umbrella rig with neon-blue L&M Bass Snacks Swim Shad trailers.
"When I got around submerged trees I'd use the jig, but if there weren't any I switched to the umbrella rig," said Eichmann "I was in 8 to 10 feet of water and had my limit by noon. It was a fun day out there.
1st: Pat Eichmann, Nancy, Ky., five bass, 20-6, $5,763 + $2,000 Ranger Cup Bonus
2nd: Michael Allen, Gainesboro, Tenn., five bass, 19-2, $2,381
3rd: Cole McCourt, Lawrenceburg, Ky., five bass, 18-14, $2,295
4th: Chris Gerrein, Villa Hills, Ky., five bass, 18-13, $1,311
5th: Adam Wagner, Cookeville, Tenn., five bass, 18-5, $1,053
6th: Freddy Adkins, E. Bernstadt, Ky., five bass, 16-5, $873
7th: Brent Anderson, Kingston Springs, Tenn., five bass, 16-4, $794
8th: Lynn Davis, Somerset, Ky., four bass, 15-15, $714
9th: Aaron Bidarian, Lexington, Ky., five bass, 15-13, $635
10th: Adam Militana, Saluda, N.C., five bass, 15-12, $556
Complete results can be found here.
Big bass
McCourt weighed a 6-pound, 4-ounce bass – the heaviest of the event in the Boater Division – and earned the day's Boater Big Bass award of $710.
Co-angler Winner
Brian Hutcheson of Russellville, Kentucky, won the Co-angler Division and $2,381 Saturday after catching a five-bass limit weighing 15 pounds even.
The top 10 co-anglers were:
1st: Brian Hutcheson, Russellville, Ky., five bass, 15-0, $2,381
2nd: Hagen Gray, Butler, Ky., four bass, 14-2, $1,191
3rd: Gene Nornhold Jr., Mount Sterling, Ky., five bass, 11-14, $791
4th: David Mouser, Elizabethtown, Ky., five bass, 11-8, $556
5th: Kenny Strunk, Bronston, Ky., five bass, 11-5, $476
6th: Les Reeves, Rockholds, Ky., three bass, 10-15, $792
7th: Chase Sansom, Salt Rock, W. Va., five bass, 9-13, $377
7th: Matthew Bouldin, Smithville, Tenn., three bass, 9-13, $377
9th: Beavin Cundiff Jr., Fairdale, Ky., four bass, 9-4, $318
10th: J.P. Sims, Cookeville, Tenn., four bass, 9-3, $278
Reeves caught the largest bass in the Co-angler Division weighing in at 5-pounds, 1-ounce.. The catch earned him the day's Co-angler Big Bass award of $355.
The T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League (BFL) Mountain Division event on Dale Hollow Lake was hosted by Star Point Resort.
The top 45 boaters and co-anglers in the region based on point standings, along with the five winners in each qualifying event, will be entered in the Oct. 25-27 BFL Regional Championship on Lake Chickamauga in Dayton, Tennessee. Boaters will compete for a top award of a Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard and $20,000, while co-anglers will fish for a new Ranger Z518C with a 200-horsepower Evinrude outboard.
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Fabulous Five Star Woking Thump 10 Man Dover In Kent
Owen Parsley - 17th November 2020
Dover 1 Woking 5
Following the 1-1 draw against bottom of the league Yeovil on Saturday afternoon, Woking travelled to 22nd placed Dover on Tuesday night in search of their first victory in five, since the derby-day win at Aldershot. Dover themselves had won just one of their last six, and had not played for over a fortnight, after their fixture on Saturday was postponed due to Covid-19 issues. Only one change to the starting line-up was made by Dowson, with Dave Tarpey replacing Slavi Spasov in the side, who dropped to the bench.
Dover's lack of match practice and poor form this season was evident, as Woking emerged as the dominant force for much of the 90 minutes, responding well to falling behind very early on. A red card in the second half for the opposition certainly helped proceedings for the Cards, but by that point the 3 points looked firmly in hand, and they coasted to a resounding victory in south-east Kent.
It was a lively start at Crabble and in the 3rd minute a long ball floated over the top dropped kindly for Steven Rigg just inside the penalty area, his low shot clipping the heel of a recovering Jack Cook and flew past Ross in the Woking goal. It was 'route one' stuff from Dover, and Woking will be disappointed to concede so early on, particularly in that manner.
However, The Cards responded strongly to going 1-0 down, and a succession of free kicks from Cooper narrowly evaded a Woking touch, and Casey's corner forced 18 year old Smith in the Dover net to palm away from danger. In the 10th minute, Davison's flick-on from a long ball found Ferdinand's driving run from midfield, and his attempted dink over the onrushing keeper sailed into the stands. At the other end, yet another floated ball into the middle was this time headed comfortably over by the Dover number 19, Azeez.
In the 16th minute, Dempsey pushed the ball out wide to Josh Casey, who curled a delightful cross straight onto the head of his namesake, on-loan striker Josh Davison who rose like a salmon to direct the ball back down into the ground into the left hand side of the goal. The ball into the box was pinpoint, and Davison simply had to get his header on target to secure his 4th goal in as many games during an extremely successful spell at the club.
Just minutes later, Tarpey was put through over the top down the left hand side, finding himself 1-on-1 with the Dover goalkeeper on the left hand side of the box. Controversially, Tarpey's seemingly goal-bound effort struck the arm of the keeper outside of his area, and despite calls for blood from the Woking players, the referee let Smith off with just a caution, perhaps due to the recovering defenders arriving in the box.
Woking will feel the goalkeeper was lucky to remain on the pitch, however all was forgotten almost instantaneously as Kane Ferdinand headed in from the resulting free-kick inside the 6 yard box. Once again, another fantastic cross, this time driven into the corridor of uncertainty by Charlie Cooper, and Ferdinand did well to get in front of his man to nod home Woking's second of the night in the 19th minute.
By this point, Woking's confidence was sky high, and despite some nice passing moves, Dover really struggled to create any real clear-cut chances. Perhaps through frustration, Jack Munns picked up the second yellow card of the night in the 31st minute after a few poor challenges, giving Woking a central free kick 30 yards out.
Unfortunately for Dover, their weakness of being unable to defend crosses played to the Cards' strengths. Woking loaded the box, and Kane Ferdinand completed Woking's hat trick of headers after once again being left unmarked in the box and allowed to flick over the stranded keeper for Woking's 8th headed goal of the season.
For the rest of the half, Woking seemed content to sit back and soak up the pressure, as Dover attempted to cause some problems for the Cardinals' defence. Most notably, a slick move from Dover co-ordinated by Gillingham loanee Bramble led to Rigg firing into the side netting after being left unmarked at the back post – he really should have scored. On the stroke of half-time, Woking nearly had 4, as a darting run from Dempsey ended in the Whites' keeper diverting his shot round the post.
Half-time: Dover 1 Woking 3
The second half picked up where the first half ended - lively - but there was a distinct lack of quality with some scrappy play in the middle of the park followed by the stereotypical non-league style of "hoofball". This suited the Cards quite nicely, considering the scoreline; however the Dover boss promptly made a change up top, hoping for an impact.
Nonetheless, Woking kept their concentration and did not allow Dover any way back into the game, with all 3 of Dover's substitutes rendering ineffective. In the 65th minute, following a sharp turn Charlie Cooper was crunched in the centre of the park by Goburn, who was promptly given his marching orders by referee Ryan Atkin. It was a horrific challenge, summing up Goburn's all around poor performance.
Despite the red card, Dover still had life in them yet, and moved the ball around tidily, but like in the first half lacked the creativity and cutting edge needed to really threaten Ross in the Woking goal. Fantastic work from Kretzschmar pushed Dover out wide in one of their more forthcoming moves, and captain Casey took the pressure off his side by winning a free kick deep in the defensive third in trademark fashion.
In the 76th minute, Woking finally got the space to launch a counter-attack, with Davison being unleashed down the right hand side. He drove towards the Dover goal, spotted Kretzschmar in space, and picked him out with an excellent driven pass across the edge of the box, leaving Mr. Reliable with the simple task of smashing home for Woking's fourth. Credit too must go to Tarpey, whose last action of the night was a fabulous decoy run to give Kretzschmar all the time in the world to take his chance.
With that goal all but sealing the win for the Cards, the quality football started flowing again, as Davison struck the bar, nearly scoring his second of the night. Casey played a beautiful ball down the line to substitute Matt Jarvis, and the ball found its way to Davison at the back post – admittedly, the ball seemed to take a bobble, turning an attempted cross into a rocket of a shot that would have been a goal of the season contender, had it rippled into the net.
In the 83rd minute, yet another set-piece resulted in a 5th (Fifth!) goal for the Cards, as Charlie Cooper's superb whipped corner was bundled in by the arriving Slavi Spasov with his first touch, who had only seconds before replaced Davison.. He didn't seem to know much about it, but it just goes to show that when you put the ball in dangerous areas, goals will come.
The closing minutes were relatively uneventful, courtesy of a resolute defensive performance from the Cards to see the game out.
Dowson will be delighted with the performance, and to be able to take 3 points back home to Surrey from Crabble for the second consecutive time. The Cardinals return to the Laithwaite Community Stadium on Saturday for a standard 3pm kick-off against yet another struggling side in Barnet, who sit 1 point clear of the relegation zone, albeit with games in hand.
Woking: 13 Craig Ross, 2 Jack Cook, 3 Josh Casey, 4 Charlie Cooper, 6 Saul Shotton, 7 Dave Tarpey (Jarvis 77'), 8 Kane Ferdinand, 10 Max Kretzschmar, 16 Kyran Lofthouse, 18 Ben Dempsey, 25 Josh Davison (Spasov 82')
Unused subs: 5 Ben Gerring, 12 Nathan Collier, 23 Jayden Wareham
Goals: Davison 16', Ferdinand 19', 32', Kretzschmar 76', Spasov 83'
Bookings: N/A
Dover: 24 Tom Smith, 2 Josh Passley, 3 Sam Wood, 4 Oscar Gobern, 6 Will de Havilland, 8 Kurtis Cumberbatch (Collins 63'), 10 Steve Rigg, 11 Jack Munns, 14 TJ Bramble (Hinchiri 77'), 19 Ade Azeez (Rose 54'), 20 Marvel Ekpiteta
Unused subs: 1 Yusuf Mersin, 22 Bayli Spencer-Adams
Goals: Rigg 3'
Bookings: Smith 18', Munns 31', Passley 82'
Sent off: Goburn 64'
Referee: Ryan Atkin
Attendance: N/A
Man of the Match: Perhaps one of the most difficult decisions to date, after top class performances from the likes of Cooper, Casey and of course Davison. However, my Man of the Match was Kane Ferdinand for his dominance in the air and tenacity in the tackle, not forgetting his two first half goals.


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Hendricks & Phehlukwayo attain career-best rankings
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Hendricks has advanced 26 slots to 15th position after scoring 139 runs in the series, including two half-centuries, while Phehlukwayo has moved up 14 slots to 10th position after taking seven wickets in two matches.
JP Duminy's 76 runs in the series have taken him from 39th to 32nd and Rassie van der Dussen's 98 runs have helped him move up from 74th to 41st among batsmen, while Chris Morris up two places to 18th and Tabraiz Shamsi up 41 places to 35th are the notable gainers in the list for bowlers.
For Sri Lanka, Niroshan Dickwella has gained 19 slots to reach 78th position among batsmen and Lasith Malinga has moved up 11 places to 42nd among bowlers.
Isuru Udana has advanced in both lists, moving up 106 slots to 144th among batsmen after scoring 132 runs in the series, including an 84 not out in the second match, and up 12 places to 51st among bowlers.
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About 39 percent of the 1,031 businesses surveyed decried the state's high tax structure and a shortage of skilled workers as impediments to doing business here. More than half of businesses surveyed reported difficulties obtaining workers with the skills necessary to fill specific jobs.
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The institute and the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore conducted the survey over the past year. The Baltimore Business Journal was the group's media partner. To view the entire survey, click here.
"Our goal was to use it to take the pulse of the private sector," Summers said on Tuesday. "To find out what are the challenges out there in terms of companies being able to grow in Maryland? In the regulatory climate? The tax climate?"
The Maryland Business Climate Survey was last taken in 2012, four years into the Great Recession. At that time, it showed that nearly half of Maryland businesses forecasted slight increases in sales while fewer business owners expected to be able to expand with new employees.
A total of 51 percent of the respondents cited revenue growth over the past year and 37 percent reported adding jobs.
A total of 13 percent reported declines in revenue and 10 percent reported declines in employment over the past year.
39 percent of responding firms reported that state taxes were the greatest disadvantage to doing business in Maryland.
Overall, 64 percent of Maryland businesses surveyed reported being negatively impacted by Maryland's taxes and 24 percent reported being negatively impacted by state regulations. The share of firms reporting being negatively impacted by both taxes and regulations has fallen since 2011, with taxes falling from 67 percent to 64 percent.
40 percent of respondents cited reducing, reforming or lowering taxes as the single most important step needed to reverse that dilemma. 98 percent of the businesses surveyed said they planned to remain in Maryland — with the 2 percent responding that they were likely to move indicating relocating to states that included Virginia, Florida and Delaware.
The state's workforce was also under the spotlight in the survey.
Fifty-six percent of businesses queried said they had difficulties finding the skilled workers needed to support operations last year. Almost three-quarters of those surveyed reported they had experienced long-or short-term staff shortages as a result.
Most of the businesses surveyed were locally owned and all were private with 10 or more employees. Among the survey questions were: workforce development, infrastructure, regulations, taxes, projected revenues and market conditions.


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Understanding your payment options is an important part of the overall home care puzzle. To help, we've outlined the ways most of our clients pay for skilled, personal and companion home care services below.
In the last two years, Florida has deployed a Statewide Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care Program (SMMC LTC). This program is designed to meet the needs of aging residents in Florida needing long-term care, including care at home. To qualify for Medicaid you must be a legal Florida resident, be 65 years of age, or officially designated as disabled. You must also need "nursing facility level of care," also known as skilled care, and meet the financial requirements for Florida Medicaid. Click here to visit Florida's home care website and learn more about Medicaid qualifications.
If you have a private long-term care insurance plan, these policies most often cover both medical and non-medical needs for people with a disability or chronic illness who need care for an extended period of time. Almost all policies cover home health care, and often from the first day you need it. At Sonas, we accept a majority of private long-term care insurance policies and will submit your paperwork for you to ensure it's done right the first time.
If you do not qualify for Medicaid or hold private long-term care insurance, you may have to cover the cost of home care out-of-pocket. We offer a variety of payment options to make private pay easy for you or your loved one including electronic payment services, online bill payment, and all major credit cards.
If you have limited funds, you may qualify for governmental assistance through the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. For more information and to determine eligibility for home-based programs and services, visit their website at http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/.
If you or your loved one served in the military, you may qualify for home care services at no cost to you. We work with Aide and Attendance Benefit Experts to help you qualify. To learn more about VA benefits or eligibility requirements, visit the VA website at http://benefits.va.gov/pension/ or give our home care experts a call on our 24-Hour Home Care Hotline today. Thank you for your commitment and service to our country!
If you have been injured on the job and need long-term care, workers' compensation may cover the costs incurred for skilled home care. We will work with your case manager and employer to ensure you get the quality home care you need.
At Sonas, we believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice quality of care for budgeting purposes. That's why we work closely with all of our clients and patients to ensure their custom care plan takes all factors into consideration, including financial aspects. Listed below are some of the most commonly asked questions and answers about the financial aspects of how home care works when you choose Sonas.
A: The exact rate depends on what relationship model you choose, the type of care you need, and your home's location. To get a better budget estimate for home care services for you or a loved one, call our 24-Hour Home Care Hotline above to speak with a home health care expert.
Q: What payment methods do you accept and when will I be billed?
A: Our billing department sends out invoices weekly after reviewing your provided care. We accept payments by all major credit cards.
A: Yes, we accept payments from many long-term insurance policies. Also, to make insurance easy, we handle the paperwork for you to ensure it's done right the first time. If you have a long-term care policy and want to explore your options, contact us today and one of our insurance experts will be happy to help.
Q: Will Medicare or Medicaid pay for my care?
A: Medicare and Medicaid cover a limited amount of in-home care services depending on several factors, including what type of home care company you choose. Unfortunately, Medicare will not pay for registry services, but we do work closely with several local Medicare companies. If you think you may be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid assistance, call our 24-Hour Home Care Hotline. If we can help you, wonderful! If not, we will be happy to refer you to a Medicare or Medicaid provider who can.
With a better understanding of the financial considerations of home care, it's time to take action. When we have family and friends who are looking for the best care providers, we point them to the final section of our home care guide, Making the Decision. The next page was created to give you the tools you need to make the right decision for your family or loved one.
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For better or worse, smartphone apps have become a part our daily lives. It was an inevitability that someone would create an acne app. Do you want to scan your face and get a data driven estimate on how long a pimple is going to last? Well now there is now an app for that. And no, it has nothing to do with anything like pro active.
The makers of Scan Z describe their scanner and app duo as being a helpful data driven tracking system. A system that will assist consumers in understanding their skin better and assist them in preventing breakouts. While some may balk at the idea of a smartphone app being a genuinely useful tool in the fight against acne, others would argue that this is a clever way to take advantage of the iPhone's computing power.
Can an app help you figure out your skin?
Everyone's skin is unique and understanding your skin better is often the first step in combating your acne problem. The Scan Z app and accompanying device go as far as to read and interpret the sebum levels on your face. This helps you predict when a breakout may be coming. The app also includes a dietary tracking element, which helps consumers better understand the correlation between the food they eat and their complexion.
Executives at Scan Z are quick to caution that this is primarily an acne tracker. It is a way to obtain helpful data and correlations to better understand how your skin works. When questioned about the impact of Scan Z, they attempt to temper any unrealistic expectations. An app cannot possibly cure your acne. Scan Z is no doubt measured in their tone, because The US Federal Trade Commission has in the past come down very harshly on apps making over the top claims in regards to acne. In fact, two settlement claims were filed against app makers Acne Pwner and Derm App in regards to exaggerated claims.
Scan Z works as a two-piece combination with a scanning device that attaches to your phone and the app itself. To use it, you run this device over your skin. When you are done scanning, the device sends transdermal images of the surface of your skin to your phone. It is as simple as that.
According to Chief Science Officer Djuro Koruga, the app uses Mayo Clinic algorithms that can estimate an upcoming breakout or the estimated length of a current one. The more you use the Scan Z, the more precise the data will become. The algorithm is as sophisticated as the amount of information you feed it, and it tracks not only your diet and sebum levels but also your preferred facial cleanser. Over enough time this creates your personal and unique beauty profile, building a chart of the inputs and outputs that lead to your breakouts.
At $249 this device and app combo is quite an investment. Critics would point out that the skin care business has always had its share of products with questionable utility. Some might say that your money would be better spent consulting a dermatologist. Though supporters of the app point out that it is not an either/or proposition…understanding your skin better can only be helpful in the long term.
It is worth noting that there are a great many apps that are seen as useless to most people. But for people who suffer with problem skin, there's no doubt that there is utility in tracking your skin. If you enjoy the kind of personalization that comes from being able to track your own skin at home, then Scan Z may be for you.
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This article will go over everything you need to know for BUSS 3 Business Studies A2 about Operations Management being network diagrams, nodes, critical path analysis, how to draw a network diagram, the rules for drawing networks, float in networks and pros and cons of network diagrams. Feel free to skip to the parts most relevant to you.
Network diagrams are used to show how a large project or task can be broken down into a logical series of sub tasks.
Start with Node 1 on the left hand side.
Look at the list of tasks and draw on lines with no dependency e.g. A, B and C. Don't put nodes on the end of each line yet.
Look at the list to see the dependency of the next task.
Draw on the new node ( link up any previous activity lines). Draw on next activity.
Go back to Node 3 + 4 and continue to draw the network.
When all activities are on, draw and finish node and link up any remaining activities to this node.
Put in ESTs (earliest start time). Start on the left hand side (Node 1). Remember, EST of Node 1 = 0.
Next, EST = Previous EST + length of the activity. If two or more activities meet at a node, take the highest value.
Put in LFTs (latest finish time). Start on the right hand side at the final node. Remember the EST of the final node always equals the LFT of the final node.
Work right to left filling in missing LFTs. Next LFT = Previous LFT = length of activity. If two or more activates meet at one node, take the lowest value.
Identify the 'Critical Path'. This is the path of activites where there can be no delay (where EST for every node = LFT).
Label the network to show critical activities by putting two dashes on the activity lines of critical path or 'state' the path e.g. the critical path = C, F.
Float is the maximum delay on one activity if there isn't any delay on any other activities in the network. It is the possible delay on non-critical activities.
Planning – you can identify all the sub tasks necessary to complete.
Identify 'critical' activities and also the activities where 'float' exists.
Set deadlines to work towards completion of sub tasks and final deadline.
Helps plan ordering of stocks/materials or equipment. Helps cash flow.
A network can help solve problems that arise during a project.
It takes time to produce (which will cost).
Is the network necessary? Is the task obvious or simple?
Can become very complex therefore could be misinterpreted.
Reliability of data e.g. time scales… Who has produced the network? Are they biased?
Threat of external factors that could cause problems such as weather.
Network analysis and critical path is often necessary as a planning tool. But, on it's own, it isn't sufficient to guarantee success. It needs to be reliable, accurate and implemented well and managed efficiently.
Thanks this info was really helpful! I used a website called Lucidchart to create my own business network diagram and it was really easy to understand. If you use diagrams often you should check it out!


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Katniss & Effie Prepare for the Final Battle in a New Image for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2'
By Jake Berlin on July 3, 2015 • ( Leave a comment )
Although the final chapter into these movies is still a number of months away, director Francis Lawrence has let it be known to start preparing yourself now for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2. With Lawrence calling it "the most emotional of the bunch, and I think it's the most satisfying of the bunch", there's no doubt it should make for one entertaining finale.
Entertainment Weekly was pretty damn busy this morning. Not only did they release the first official images of Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice and a brand new image for Deadpool, but another new image for Mockingjay – Part 2. This time the image features Katniss Everdeen (Jennifer Lawrence) and Effie Trinket (Elizabeth Banks), which looks like they are preparing for the final battle, the fight that will be taken to the Capitol and President Snow. I'm digging the look, the Mockingjay has returned!
Director Francis Lawrence has said that "there is some serious girl power in this movie", and he is definitely right. Alongside Lawrence and Banks, you'll see Jena Malone (Johanna Mason), Natalie Dormer (Cressida), Gwendoline Christie (Commander Lyme), Meta Golding (Enobaria), Michelle Forbes (Lt. Jackson), and Patina Miller (Commander Paylor) suit up for battle, as well as names like Julianne Moore (President Alma Coin) and Willow Shields (Primrose Everdeen).
The caliber of these films have surpassed many and satisfied many to every fan of the books. For the past few years, they have become some of the most anticipated movies of the year and made a BUTT LOAD of money. I'm very excited to see how this franchise finishes up, it should be epic.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 hits theaters on November 20th, 2015. Directed by Francis Lawrence starring Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jeffrey Wright, Willow Shields, Sam Claflin, Jena Malone, Natalie Dormer, Stanley Tucci, and Donald Sutherland.
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Jeff Dachis is one of the forefathers of online advertising. As one of the founders of Razorfish, he was there when all of the things that we take for granted now were still being figured out. Today he's working on bringing personal big data into the health care space, with OneDrop. This interview goes from b-horror movies, to street teams, to managing your own health data. You'll love it!
This week's song is my good friend's newest offering: Post Tenebras Lux by AJ Davila is a great song and you should listen to it right now.


This is only the second time I've ever tried any beer by Halifax's 2 Crows Brewing, the first being their collab with up-and-coming Winnipeg brewery Kilter Brewing.
I haven't reviewed any witbiers in a while because I'm finding the style just isn't as popular as it was a decade back. Most breweries are working on saisons or tropical juicy IPAs as those are what's in demand right now, but for me.. witbiers are what got me interested in trying new styles of beers in the first place.
Fantacity is a a dry-hopped witbier brewed with barley, oats, and hops. Surprisingly, there's no wheat in this beer at all.
Appearance: A cloudy, light pale blonde ale with a moderate amount of carbonation and a finger's worth of snow white head.
Aroma: Spiced hoppiness with a hint of bubble gum, notes of cereal (oats), mildly sweet, lemony, a bit of orange peel.
Taste: The hops seem to be the first thing I get in every sip, it's a mild bitterness with a lemony citrusness to it, a hint of herbal presence that's almost like dill, a bit sweet with a bit of bubble gum and orange peel. Pretty much what I saw in the aroma.


A few years ago there was a reality TV show called Bridalplasty on E! where 12 women competed to win plastic surgery procedures before their wedding day. Recent surveys state that this trend might be more popular than thought, in fact some say that 10% of brides now undergo surgery or injections before their wedding.
Brides feel a need to look perfect for their weddings. There are the old favorites for wedding prep like fake eyelashes, updos, nails and professional teeth whitening and then some new tricks like BOTOX, Facial Fillers, Miradry to hide sweating and even Exilis or CoolSculpting for some last minute fat reduction.
New York plastic surgeon Dr. Stephen T. Greenberg has added a pre-wedding cosmetic surgery guide to his practice. The guide provides treatment and healing time frames for surgical and non-invasive options (some can be performed just 3 days before the wedding day).
"The key to attaining your best wedding look begins with proper planning," says Greenberg. "Five to three months prior to your special day is a great time to consider what it is that will make you look and feel your best."
Rhinoplasty, eyelid surgery and mini facelifts topped the list of pre-wedding surgical procedures.
In a recent press release, New York City Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Carlin Vickery said, "I did a scar revision on a really ugly shoulder disfigurement caused by an earlier shoulder surgery. The bride wanted to wear a strapless Oscar de la Renta gown but felt self-conscious about the scarred shoulder. Post-surgery the scar went from beet red to flat and white. She looked and felt gorgeous in her wedding gown."
Dr. Vickery also recently removed some unsightly raised moles from the face of a bride to be with stunning results.
And it's not just facial procedures that are more popular... The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery sees this trend too, in fact their tag line for their upcoming World Congress on Advanced Liposculpture and Body Contouring in New York City October 2-5, 2013 is "More brides are seeking liposculpture procedures before their big day."


The only difference today as was yesterday in the spiritual world is that they (unclean) blend in very well with the rest of the lost. And the population is much much larger they are many (legions). So to counter act all of this you really must stay prayed up. Cleaned up. And very close to God. The spiritual realm is a very scary place for those who are not familiar and protected by the blood of Jesus. Lord, don't let me be just a warrior in Your Kingdom, but let me be a mighty warrior and front line soldier, so that when I see You face to face You will say, "Well done, good and faithful servant; come on in." Amen.


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Q: Why do I get a warning about JSX when I do not use JSX? I have a Vue.js component file (the framework is Quasar) where, in <template> I have the following block of code:
<q-btn
 color="green"
 label="save & continue editing"
 @click="saveCase()"
/>

It is part of other code.
This code is highlighted as an error by TypeScript:

Details of the error:
[{
    "resource": "/D:/dev-pro/secops-cases/front/src/components/Case.vue",
    "owner": "_generated_diagnostic_collection_name_#0",
    "code": "17004",
    "severity": 8,
    "message": "Cannot use JSX unless the '--jsx' flag is provided.",
    "source": "ts",
    "startLineNumber": 108,
    "startColumn": 11,
    "endLineNumber": 112,
    "endColumn": 13
}]

What does it mean? I do not use React at all, just Vue.js, Quasar and TypeScript. <q-btn> is the only element that is highlighted as errornous, any other element (generic or Quasar) is fine.

A: Try to add a closing tag to avoid this warning :
<q-btn
 color="green"
 label="save & continue editing"
 @click="saveCase()"
></q-btn>

This issue can be avoided also by adding "jsx": "preserve", to the compilerOptions entry in tsconfig.json file :
{
  "extends": "./.nuxt/tsconfig.json",
  "compilerOptions": {
    "strict": true,
    "jsx": "preserve",
  }
}

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The average pay for a Cook Apprentice is €29,026 a year and €14 an hour in Finland. The average salary range for a Cook Apprentice is between €22,431 and €34,251. On average, a Bachelor's Degree is the highest level of education for a Cook Apprentice. This compensation analysis is based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in Finland.


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Brugda Ridge () is a ridge extending east-southeast from the south side of Jutulsessen Mountain in the Gjelsvik Mountains, Queen Maud Land. It was photographed from the air by the Third German Antarctic Expedition (1938–39), mapped by Norwegian cartographers from surveys and air photos by the Norwegian–British–Swedish Antarctic Expedition (1949–52) and from air photos by the Norwegian expedition (1958–59), and named Brugda (basking shark).

References

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Steel & Tube FY19 Results
- Gross margin performance adversely affected by market and trading conditions; initiatives underway expected to drive improvement in FY20.
- Good progress made and benefits being delivered by Project Strive, with increased revenue, a reduction in operating costs and a reduction in net debt.
- Reported revenue of $498.1m, EBIT of $16.8m and NPAT of $10.4m.
- Consistent with May 2019 guidance and on a normalised basis (excluding Plastics and FY18 non-trading adjustments), EBIT improved 22% to $16.0m and NPAT increased 74% to $9.9m.
- Board has declared a fully imputed final dividend of 1.5 cents per share.
- Continuing strong performance in safety and quality.
- The focus for FY20 is on continuation of initiatives to improve earnings.
See attached media release for summary results table.
Steel & Tube Holdings Limited (NZX: STU) made good progress on its business turnaround programme in FY19, although positive gains were offset by lower than expected gross margin performance due to market contraction in some high value categories and a highly competitive market.
Revenues were $498.1m, earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) was $16.8m and net profit after tax (NPAT) was $10.4m.
On a normalised basis (excluding Plastics and FY18 non-trading adjustments), EBIT improved 22% to $16.0m and profit increased 74% to $9.9m.
The Project Strive turnaround programme delivered a $10m benefit in FY19 contributing to a 5% improvement in revenues and a 4% reduction in operating costs (on a normalised basis). A new operating structure has been established including a strengthened leadership team. Good progress has also been made improving safety performance and quality systems. The employee total recordable injury frequency rate (TRIFR) of 1.5 was well below industry benchmarks.
The 5% normalised revenue gain was a result of new business growth and a combination of improved delivery performance and customer service.
Operating costs were down 4% year on year on a normalised basis, with significant structural efficiencies achieved and more being targeted. Key drivers included benefits from network optimisation, labour and other cost efficiencies. Some short term cost impacts were absorbed from Strive initiatives which will deliver long term benefits and value.
Gross margin performance was below expectations with revenue gains and cost efficiencies not enough to offset the impact of market contraction and competitive price pressures. Price competition was significant throughout the second half of FY19, business confidence has softened and some higher value sectors have contracted (stainless market particularly). The impact has mainly been seen in the Distribution businesses.
A disciplined approach to managing working capital resulted in improved inventory availability across the business whilst reducing inventory holdings, and improving debt collection rates led to a reduction in overdue debt balances. The company significantly improved cash generation with net operating cash flow of $21.3m.
Prudent capital expenditure of $7.2m was slightly below depreciation & amortisation and focused on productivity improvements.
Net debt reduced from $104m to $15m due to a combination of the $78.8m net proceeds from the capital raise, improved operating cash flows, tighter working capital management and prudent capital expenditure. The company has a strong balance sheet providing the financial strength to execute strategies and manage business trading cycles.
While Directors are cognisant of the work still to be done, the Board remains confident in the company's strategic progress and has declared a fully imputed final FY19 dividend of 1.5 cps, taking total FY19 dividends to 5.0 cps.
CEO Mark Malpass said: "Steel & Tube has a number of strengths, including our national network providing a metropolitan and regional presence, a broad product range, technical capability, operational integrity and high standards of safety and quality. Our pursuit of customer excellence will help to ensure we remain a relevant and attractive option for customers. Margin performance has been challenging and, while there are external factors that are difficult to influence, the initiatives being undertaken are expected to deliver an improvement in both business divisions. We are very focused on building a business that is fit for the future and, while this is taking longer than originally anticipated, we remain confident in our long term prospects as a leader in the steel industry in New Zealand."
Divisional Review
Overall, the Distribution division's FY19 performance was ahead of prior year, with revenue of $287.7m and EBIT of $2.9m. Volumes increased driven by improving product availability, deliveries and sales team focus, and despite aggressive price pressures from several key competitors. However, the division has been the hardest hit by the trading and market conditions, with stainless steels, in particular, suffering from a significant market contraction. Overall costs reduced significantly with the exit from third party warehousing, site integrations and optimisation of staffing levels. A focus on cash has also resulted in improved debtor days and total inventory levels.
The Infrastructure division reported pleasing improvements in revenue and EBIT, to $209.4m and $11.9m respectively. Freight savings and improved labour productivity helped drive the improved results, although margins continued to be under pressure. Revenues also benefited from building a strong and growing reputation for delivery and investments such as the introduction of a new composite floor decking profile.
The tighter market conditions and competitive landscape are expected to prevail in FY20 and the company is adapting to ensure the business model is fit for purpose.
The Project Strive turnaround programme will continue to focus on additional cost efficiencies by reducing business complexity and streamlining the supply chain. Competitive advantage is expected to be built through maximising cross-selling opportunities, margin management and leveraging the AX ERP system to support customers with digital solutions. Benefits will include improved product availability, service and delivery times for customers, and lower inventory and logistics costs for the business.
The product and asset footprint will continue to be improved and the company is reviewing options for the sale of remaining owned properties which are surplus to requirements. Costs associated with Strive initiatives will be realised in the first half results, however, will benefit the full year results.
Chair Susan Paterson commented: "While there is more to be done, Steel & Tube made good progress during FY19, with management delivering on controllable commitments, particularly revenue growth, operating cost reductions and working capital discipline. Improving margin performance is a priority for management this year.
"We have a strong balance sheet and the investments and work already done will be of benefit to us in FY20. The underlying value inherent in our business was reflected in the non-binding indicative offer to buy the company in September 2018, which the Board considered did not reflect full value and had been advised that regulatory hurdles would be unlikely to be overcome.
"Steel & Tube remains an important part of New Zealand's economy, providing customers with choice and access to specialised products and technical knowledge. We remain absolutely focused on improving the return on investment and delivering value to our shareholders."
Steel & Tube will be holding an analyst and investor conference call at 10.00am NZST. Dial in details can be viewed here. https://steelandtube.co.nz/investor/media/2019/stu-confirms-guidance-results-date
Mark Malpass
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Email: mark.malpass@steelandtube.co.nz
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The auction of cricket players for IPL season 4 is held in Bangalore. Out of the initial 421 cricketers who had expressed an interest to participate in the auction, a short list of 350 cricketers was produced by the various IPL franchises. 72 players were auctioned on day one with the rest going under the hammer today, January 9.
2.00 pm: 1 hour lunch break on Day 2 of the auction!
10.42 am: After the first day of bidding, five of the franchises have retained a total of 12 players (seven Indians and five overseas players) in advance of the auction.
10.26 am: In the fourth edition of the T20 league, each team will play seven matches at home, and seven away.
10.18 am: On the opening day, dashing India opener Gautam Gambhir became the costliest cricketer in the IPL by fetching a whopping USD 2.4 million.
10.10 am: Franchises have a remaining cumulative salary cap of USD 19.5 million to be used both in the auction room and to sign uncapped Indian players after the day's proceedings.
10.52 am: According to sources, most of the IPL teams want all-rounder Yusuf Pathan and will hence bid for him at the auction.
10.16 am: Five franchises - Kings XI Punjab, Knight Riders, Deccan Chargers, Sahara Pune Warriors and Kochi IPL - head into the auction with the full purse of $9m.
10.09 am: Oldest Players Up for auctions: Australia: Adam Gilchrist (39 years 2 months) Bangladesh: Abdur Razzaq (38 years 6 months) England: Anthony McGrath (35 years 3 months) India: Sourav Ganguly (38 years 6 months) New Zealand: Scott Styris (35 years 6 months) South Africa: Herschelle Gibbs (36 years 11 months) Sri Lanka: Sanath Jayasuriya (41 years 6 months) West Indies: Brian Lara (41 years and 8 months).
10.02 am: At 41 years and 8 months, Brian Lara will be the oldest player at the IPL auctions.
9.55 am: The players retained: Mumbai Indians: Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga; Chennai Super Kings: M.S. Dhoni, Suresh Raina, M. Vijay and Albie Morkel; Rajasthan Royals: Shane Warne, Shane Watson; Delhi Daredevils: Virender Sehwag; Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli.
9.46 am: Only 12 players were retained by the IPL franchise for season 4.
$4,00,000: Adam Gilchrist, Brett Lee, Shaun Marsh, James Anderson, Kevin Pietersen, Stuart Broad, Graeme Swann, Luke Wright, Michael Yardy, Rahul Dravid, Yuvraj Singh, Daniel Vettori, Brendon McCullum, Ross Taylor, Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers, Mahela Jayawardene, Tillakaratne Dilshan, Brian Lara, Chris Gayle, Sourav Ganguly.
$3,00,000: Zaheer Khan, Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Muttiah Muralitharan, Andrew Symonds, Shaun Tait, Kumar Sangakkara, Angelo Mathews.
$2,00,000: Gautam Gambhir, Michael Hussey, Doug Bollinger, Dirk Nannes, Eoin Morgan, Robin Uthappa, Sanath Jayasuriya.
$1,00,000: Tamim Iqbal, R. Ashwin, Morne Morkel, Ben Hilfenhaus.


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GARY LONDIS
January 8, 1951 - June 26, 2017
Northumberland, PA
Gary Londis, 66, of Lincoln Street, passed away peacefully Monday, June 26, 2017 in Nottingham Village, with his wife by his side after a long, hard fought battle with Alzheimer's.
Gary was born January 8, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late John and Mildred (Saylor) Londis. March 28, 1991 he married the former Mary Jane Stasinis who survives.
He obtained his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mount St. Mary College and obtained his PHD-Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the University of New Mexico. Gary worked for the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a clinical psychologist for 18 years.
Gary was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church in Sunbury and a member of the American Psychological Association.
He enjoyed traveling, quilting and reading.
In addition to his wife, Gary is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Gabriel and Leann Londis of MA; his two daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Jeremy Gregory and Julia and Bojan Dragicevic all of Texas; stepdaughter, Jackie and her husband, Tom Kanan of New York; his grandchildren, Sam, Sophia, and Ellie Gregory, Leo and Lucy Dragicevic, Lauren, Megan, and Nicholas Kanan, and his brother, John Londis of New York.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, RJ Brola.
Friends and family may visit Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Joseph W. Epler Funeral Home, 210 King Street, Northumberland.
A Mass of Christain burial will be held Friday at 11 a.m. in St. Monica Catholic Church, 109 Market Street, Sunbury, with Rev. Fred Wangwe AJ as celebrant; entombment will follow in Northumberland Memorial Park Stonington.
In lieu of flowers donations in Gary's memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2595 Interstate Dr. Ste 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110.


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Leica X-U and SL
A hardy camera long-associated with documentary work is proving the ideal tool for a range of commercial photographers shooting in the field.
Written by Rebekah White
Say 'Leica' and photojournalism usually comes to mind—shooting on the street, or on the battlefield. But now commercial shooters are noticing that the camera's blend of durability and quality has wider applications.
Annie Leibovitz shoots her mannered, highly-composed studio portraits on a Leica. Cape Light, a series of serene landscapes by Joel Meyerowitz, which broke new ground for colour photography, was shot on a Leica.
More recently, photographers such as Tim Palen have turned to the Leica S-system to shoot stills and posters for films—such as the publicity materials Palen shot for The Hunger Games trilogy.
NatGeo Creative photographer Jody Macdonald packed a Leica X-U for the assignment that resulted in her Red Bull Illume-winning image. While all Leica cameras are weather-sealed, the X-U takes this a step further—it's shockproof and dustproof, too—which Macdonald put to the test on a train journey through the Sahara.
She rode on top of a cargo of iron ore, hitching a ride from central Mauritania to the coast. It's the longest cargo train in the world, and it passes through one of its harshest environments, as Macdonald discovered when a sandstorm kicked up along the way.
"I had stopped to take some photographs outside and before we knew it, the wind picked up considerably and it started to rain," she recalls. "Within minutes, the wind increased to 150 kilometres per hour. I thought my skin was going to scrape off, because of the rain and blowing sand."
Macdonald fought her way back on board the train, only to discover that one of its glass windows had shattered. But when she reached her destination—photographing ship graveyards on the African coast—she realised that her camera was unscathed.
"After everything I put the camera through, I never scratched the lens, which is amazing," she says. "Not having to worry about the camera when it was raining or blowing sand gave me freedom that I've never really had before."
Australian photographer Nick Rains says he usually packs the medium-format Leica SL for commercial assignments. Although people primarily think of it as a studio camera, most of Rains' work takes place outdoors.
Rains, who has spent more than 30 years photographing documentary, travel and landscape work for both editorial and commercial clients, has tried out his fair share of cameras, but finds himself returning to the S-series, determined to combat the idea that they're too old-fashioned for professional use.
"The SL system is pretty much state of the art," he says.
"The cameras are designed to have everything you need, but nothing more. You won't find all the different sport modes or fireworks modes or any of that rubbish—it's a camera with a shutter and an aperture and the best lenses that money can buy. The SL body only has eight buttons on it, and none of them have labels, so you do whatever you want with them."
The SL, he says, is simple, lightweight, and weather-sealed, yet with medium-format image quality, making it ideal for commercial shoots in the field.
Furthermore, the SL's video capabilities have an edge over DSLRs, he says. Not only does it shoot a very high frame rate, it can continuously autofocus during filming, and it's possible to flick between stills and motion without switching viewfinders. Lens image stabilisation allows Rains to shoot handheld.
Australian commercial photographer Darren Centofanti, who is now based in India, says that having medium-format quality in a DSLR body is a bonus for on-location shoots that will later become billboards. He also says his clients appreciate that he's not shooting on a consumer camera brand; the Leica, he says, lends him a degree of professional credibility.
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from __future__ import (absolute_import, division, generators, nested_scopes, print_function,
                        unicode_literals, with_statement)

import os
from contextlib import contextmanager

from pants.util.meta import Singleton

# TODO: Even this should probably just be a new-style option?
class BuildRoot(Singleton):
  """Represents the global workspace build root.

  By default a pants workspace is defined by a root directory where a file called 'pants' -
  typically the pants runner script - lives.  This path can also be manipulated through
  this interface for re-location of the build root in tests.

  TODO: If this ever causes a problem (because some subdir that people run pants in
        legitimately contains a file called 'pants') then we can add a second check for
        an explicit sentinel file, like 'BUILDROOT'.
  """

  class NotFoundError(Exception):
    """Raised when unable to find the current workspace build root."""

  @classmethod
  def find_buildroot(cls):
    buildroot = os.path.abspath(os.getcwd())
    while not os.path.isfile(os.path.join(buildroot, 'pants')):
      parent = os.path.dirname(buildroot)
      if buildroot != parent:
        buildroot = parent
      else:
        raise cls.NotFoundError('No buildroot detected. Pants detects the buildroot by looking '
                                'for a file named pants in the cwd and its ancestors.  Typically '
                                'this is the runner script that executes pants.  If you have no '
                                'such script you can create an empty file in your buildroot.')
    return buildroot

  def __init__(self):
    self._root_dir = None

  @property
  def path(self):
    """Returns the build root for the current workspace."""
    if self._root_dir is None:
      # This env variable is for testing purpose.
      override_buildroot = os.environ.get('PANTS_BUILDROOT_OVERRIDE', None)
      if override_buildroot:
        self._root_dir = override_buildroot
      else:
        self._root_dir = os.path.realpath(self.find_buildroot())
    return self._root_dir

  @path.setter
  def path(self, root_dir):
    """Manually establishes the build root for the current workspace."""
    path = os.path.realpath(root_dir)
    if not os.path.exists(path):
      raise ValueError('Build root does not exist: {}'.format(root_dir))
    self._root_dir = path

  def reset(self):
    """Clears the last calculated build root for the current workspace."""
    self._root_dir = None

  def __str__(self):
    return 'BuildRoot({})'.format(self._root_dir)

  @contextmanager
  def temporary(self, path):
    """Establishes a temporary build root, restoring the prior build root on exit."""
    if path is None:
      raise ValueError('Can only temporarily establish a build root given a path.')
    prior = self._root_dir
    self._root_dir = path
    try:
      yield
    finally:
      self._root_dir = prior

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Whilst the likes of roulette, blackjack and baccarat are often regarded as the oldest casino games on offer, craps actually outdates them all. In fact, it is believed that the early origins of craps dates all the back to the 12th century. As such, it is a hugely popular table game that is available to play at a range of land-based casinos. This popularity has quickly made the transition over the online space, meaning that you can now win at craps at a good number of leading online gambling platforms.
As you will find out further down, playing Craps UK can be a somewhat stressful endeavour in the land-based casino space, not least because there is so much going on. Moreover, the underlying rules are slightly more complex than the likes of blackjack or roulette, which often results in novice players feeling intimidated to give it a try. However, the great thing about playing craps UK at an online casino is that you can play at your own pace.
This not only concerns traditional desktop/laptop devices, but also smartphones and tablets too. In order to increase your chances of being able to win at craps, we would suggest reading our guide first. In the next section, we are going to explain the basics.
In its most basic form, Craps UK is a traditional casino table game that is based on the outcome of dice. In total, two standard dices are used, with number covering the 1-6 range. Here's where the terminology gets a bit confusing.
Known as the 'Stickperson', only one player is able to roll the dice on any given round. If playing at a traditional land-based Craps UK casino, then this will rotate after each throw. Moreover, known as the 'Shooter', one person is also responsible for collecting the dice after each throw with a stick.
On top of this, there is also a 'Puck'. The puck is double-sided, with 'Off' and 'On' covering each side. Prior to the first role of the dice, the puck is placed with the 'Off' showing. Once this has occurred, the dealer will turn the puck over so that it displays 'On'.
In order to win at craps, you need to place a bet on the outcome of the dice. When playing Craps UK online, there is a significant range of bets available to choose from. Before we explain these is more detail, it is important to note that you need to place your digital chips on to the selection you want. In this sense, this part of Craps UK is very similar to roulette. Moreover, just like roulette, Craps UK offers both 'Inside' and 'Outside' bets.
So now that we've explained the basics of Craps UK, let's find out the different bet types on offer.
Craps UK: What can I bet on?
The most basic bets are known as the 'Pass and Don't Pass' bets, so we'll start with that.
Firstly, all of these bets pay odds of Even money. Moreover, if you are playing in a real-world casino and you are the 'Shooter', then you are obliged to place a 'Pass and Don't Pass' bet. Here's how it works.
By placing an Even money bet on the 'Pass' line, you are hoping to double your money. When the dice is rolled for the first time, if the outcome is a 7 or 11, then you win. This is known as a 'Natural'.
On the other hand, if a 2, 3 or 12 is rolled, then you lose. This is known simply as 'Craps', excuse the pun. If none of the previously mentioned numbers are rolled on the first throw (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10), then this is known as your 'Point'.
Your Even money bet remains valid until one of the follow occurs. If your 'Point' is rolled again before a 7 is rolled, then you win. On the contrary, if a 7 is rolled before your 'Point' lands, then you lose.
In order to confuse you even further in your quest to win at craps, the 'Don't Pass Line' bet is essentially the opposite of the above. In effect, the previously mentioned 'Natural' outcome, which is a 7 or 11, results in a loss. Moreover, if you land a 2 or 3, this results in a win.
However, in this bet, a 12 is a 'Push', meaning that your stake is returned. Therefore, if any of the remaining numbers are rolled, then this become your 'Point'. Although this time around, if a 7 is rolled prior to your 'Point' landing, you win. On the other hand, if your 'Point' is rolled before a 7, you lose!
Come bets can only be made after the 'Point' is made, which is the outcome of the first roll. In order to win at craps by betting on the 'Come', then you need to land a 7 or 11. If you instead get a 2, 3 or 12, then you lose. If the number that lands is outside of these perimeters, then that becomes the 'Come-Point'. If you 'Come-Point' lands before a 7, you win. Otherwise, you lose!
As you've probably guessed, the 'Don't Come' bet is essentially the opposite of the 'Come Bet'. Once again, in this bet type the 12 is actually considered a 'Push'.
If you are looking to win at craps but yet to give it a try, you will no doubt be slightly perplexed as to the many different bet types on offer. As such, playing craps at a land-based casino for the very first time can be a somewhat intimidating experience, especially if you don't have a full grasp of the rules, and the roles of the 'Shooters' and 'Stickmen'.
This is why it is most definitely a better idea to start off via an online casino, in the form of a software dealer. This gives you the chance to win at craps at your own pace. Furthermore, the online version also allows you to properly scan all of the available bet types, without having to lean over a crowded table full of other players!


My family moved to Canada back in 1995 through the Immigration Investment Program. The main requirement for this was to invest and own a business in Canada for a period of time. Through a friend's connection, we ended up buying a small photo finishing store in a small plaza (this was about half a decade before digital cameras became popular). Back in the days, to view photos, you need to actually "finish" it. You could do it on your own in a darkroom or give it to a photo finishing store to print using this giant closet-sized machine.
While my dad loved photography, starting a business on it wasn't his preferred choice. Back in Taiwan, he was a civil engineer and had his own construction surveying company. He did many projects for large construction and engineering firms. Before that, he was in the military and led projects such as building bridges, roads, and even a secret air force airport. Unfortunately, none of that really mattered when we came to Canada.
As many new immigrants may have experienced, his foreign qualifications and education meant nothing in Canada. He was required to have Canadian-based education and experience in order to get a license. He was willing to do full-time English study for 1–2 years but it was impossible for him to do an additional 3–5 years in college/university for certification. He had a family to feed. In the end, he was "unqualified" to practice his profession and had to look elsewhere in order to complete the immigration requirement. The photo finishing store was the closest thing that he could get his hands on at that time.
We were just one little store located on a street called Winston Churchill Boulevard in Mississauga (a suburban area nearby Toronto). The store my parents owned was called Big Score Photo. I remember being a fifth-grader and going to the shop every day after school and all day on Saturdays. Aside from home, that was the place where I spent most of my early years in Canada.
I witnessed the hard work they put into every film and always strived for the truest colors of each image. They would actually throw out an entire set if the color was a bit off. They took pride in their work and services. But it was a very tough business to be in. In fact, we were losing $3–5,000 a month running that place. On top of the rent, utilities, and inventory, we also had an old photofinishing machine that was worn out and broke down often (fixing it was not cheap). They were left with little-to-no money for advertisement and marketing. The lack of growth was slowly killing the business. The overwhelming stress even caused my mom to faint a few times.
The financial stress was really caused by low revenue, which resulted from a lack of exposure and traffic within the community. Even though the store had been there for a few years, very little people knew of us. The bigger franchises were often the top choices for people. They had more marketing dollars to be on TV, magazine, and radio. They had the budget to work with postal offices to distribute flyers and coupons. They were well known and popular. Trying to take their businesses meant we had to drop our prices even further, which made things even worse.
To improve the situation, my dad requested my sister and I to bike around the neighborhood on Saturdays and drop flyers in people's mailboxes. It was a sporadic initiative and we didn't do it systematically. The result was hard to measure and we didn't see a significant lift to our revenue. Even though I was just between the age of 10 to 12, I could feel the the pain and struggle. Especially when these pressure translated into our home and caused anxiety and tension. It was not an easy time for me.
Well, that thought stayed with me all these years. It motivated me to pursue a career in marketing. That thought was my cause for nodis.io.
I originally thought of the idea back in the summer of 2016. I remember I was just getting off work and I randomly looked at a truck. It had some company's logo and I just thought to myself, what if the logo was on people instead and they would walk around like a walking billboard? Trucks can't interact with people, but people can! Businesses could potentially get an army of promoters for more exposure and promoters would be paid by the businesses as a side gig. This is what we called a "Challenge".
I started working on it with a group of people, but eventually people got busy and it fell through. It was until January 28th of 2018 that one of the members from the 2016 team contacted me again to restart the project.
However, he didn't just want to restart the project; he wanted to add blockchain technology to it. This will allow promoters to be paid with cryptocurrency instead of fiat currency when completing the Challenges. It will help reduce businesses' marketing expenses. The businesses would then list vouchers for promoters to buy in token as an utility. Businesses receiving tokens will be able to utilize them to buy more Challenges. This whole process will create a flow of token so that not one type of user will be stuck with tokens that they don't know what to do with.
Not only do we want to help small businesses, we also want to create a micro economy that everyone can contribute and get rewarded.
I am neither a technologist nor do I have a technical background (as you can see from my first article). Blockchain and cryptocurrency were foreign words to me. However, I read enough news to know that blockchain can potentially disrupt data/value exchanges without having to trust a middleman. I also saw that crypto has the potential to re-shape our thinking in how products and services can be valued. When I heard that he combined my original idea with the new frontier of technological movement, I knew I just had to jump in!
One of our first big decisions working together is that we do not want to just ride the hype and launch another new cryptocurrency. There are already 1000+ altcoins out there. We want to create a valuable solution to solve a valid problem for a niche group of users. We do not want the valuation of our company to be solely based on the value of the crypto. In our project, blockchain will be used to better solve the problem and not just a buzz word.
The big question now is…. What can blockchain really do for small business marketing?


After eight weeks, 46 witnesses, two dozing jurors and an estimated $2-3 million spent in taxpayer money, the Roger Clemens trial is finally over.
The verdict: Not guilty on three counts of making false statements, not guilty on two counts of perjury and not guilty on one count of obstruction. The charges stemmed from testimony that Clemens made in Feb. 2008, telling a Congressional committee that he had never taken steroids or HGH.
What do you expect? Charge only the people that are going to be convicted?
For many car seats, parents have had two options: Using the seat belt in the car to attach the seat, or using the LATCH system – Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children – which most parents consider easier to use for installing the seat.
However, with a new federal rule that will take affect in early 2014, child safety-seat manufacturers will be required to tell parents not to use the LATCH system if their child and the car seat have a combined weight of 65 pounds or more.
Many car seats weigh as much as 15 to 33 pounds, so children as light as 32 pounds or as young as 3 may be affected by this new rule. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children remain in car seats with harnesses until they are 8.
The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers petitioned for the new rule because the strength of the lower tethers was not enough to assure the safety of heavier children. Other safety advocates say that seat belts need to be strengthened to reduce the risk of njuries to children.
Other problems have been noted with the LATCH system.
Last summer, a study by Safe Kids Worldwide found that community checkpoint technicians were only using lower anchors to attach child safety seats about 30 percent of the time, and parents were only using the top tethers about 30 percent of the time.
The Supreme Court addressed an interesting question about Social Security Disability survivor benefits for children conceived by in-vitro fertilization after their father's death. The justices ruled unanimously that children conceived in such a manner are not automatically entitled to Social Security survivor insurance benefits.
As Social Security Disability lawyers in Oklahoma, we represent people in need of benefits, which may include children who have lost a parent and are facing hardships. The high court ruled that Congress intended the benefit not to assist "needy persons" in general, but for the more specific purpose of alleviating a family's hardship upon a breadwinner's death, according to an article in the Wall Street Journal.
The case before the court centered around a Florida man who died 18 months before twin children were born through in-vitro fertilization. Under Florida state law, the children were not considered his heirs.
The twins, however, may have qualified for benefits if they resided in a different state. States have different inheritance laws. For example, Louisiana recognizes children born up to three years after their father's death, according to the Wall Street Journal.
If you need assistance with a Social Security Disability claim in Oklahoma, don't hesitate to contact an attorney at Hansen Dirani & Associates. We understand how difficult and frustrating the process of applying for benefits can be. We know how confusing the system can seem for the average person. If you have questions about survivor benefits for children or other issues related to an Oklahoma Social Security Disability claim, call Hansen now: 877-583-0700. Hansen knows if you have a case.