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The secret to a slimmer stomach in no time? A whole lot of fiber in your diet. Although many people are loath to add carbs to their diet when they’re trying to lose weight, adding the right, fiber-rich ones can have inches off your belly in a hurry. In fact, researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that every 10-gram daily increase in soluble fiber was associated with a 3.7 percent decrease in dangerous visceral fat over five years. Those who were active got even leaner, shaving off twice that much fat in the same amount of time. To start ditching that extra belly fat today, add the 30 Best Foods For Fiber to your menu!
Get enough calcium. Adults typically need around 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day to help maintain muscle and nerve function, and it's necessary for healthy bones and teeth. But calcium may also help prevent the body from storing visceral fat in the abdomen. Though studies have not shown a drastic change in weight due to increased calcium intake, researchers suggest that it may have a small effect in some people. Calcium requires vitamin D to be absorbed into the body; therefore, be sure to get enough vitamin D as well. Sources of calcium include:
“I have one heck of a sweet tooth, and so I have to refuse to bring candy, cake, or sweets into the house, period,” say Lin Williams, who’s lost 105 pounds. Instead, if she wants a treat she has to want it bad enough to get up, get in the car, leave her home, and go to the store—a process that rarely feels worth it. And on the rare occasion she does indulge? “I get exactly what I want and enjoy every bite of it!” she says.
Or skip your favorite early-morning show—whatever it takes to grab a few more minutes of sleep each day. When researchers at the University of Chicago studied men who were sleep-deprived, they found that after just a few days, their bodies had a much harder time processing glucose in the blood—a problem common in overweight diabetics. When the individuals returned to a more normal seven to eight hours of sleep a night, however, their metabolisms returned to normal.
So how does this work? A quick run-through: The first tip was to eat low carb. This is because a low-carb diet lowers your levels of the fat-storing hormone insulin, allowing your fat deposits to shrink and release their stored energy. This tends to cause you to want to consume fewer calories than you expend – without hunger – and lose weight. Several of the tips mentioned above are about fine-tuning your diet to better this effect.
Get all that? Basically, the differences between groups were minimal. Yes, the low-fat group dropped their daily fat intake and the low-carb group dropped their daily carb intake. But both groups ended up taking in 500 to 600 calories less per day than they had before, and both lost the same average amount of weight (12 pounds) over the course of a year. Those genetic and physical makeups didn’t result in any differences either. The only measure that was different was that the LDL (low density lipoprotein) was significantly lower in the low-fat group, and the HDL (high density lipoprotein) was significantly higher in the low-carb group.
To help you avoid those trendy diets, unhealthy diet supplements, and expensive yet ineffective detox teas, we’ve decided to share some vital information about weight-loss plans, how they work and how to choose the best one for your weight-loss targets, lifestyle, and eating habits. Read on and gain the knowledge you need to overhaul your lifestyle in 2019.
Pace around your office while talking on the phone or run into the bank to cash your check instead of using the drive-thru. When researchers at the Mayo Clinic fed a group of volunteers an extra 1,000 calories a day over the course of eight weeks, they found sedentary individuals gained eight times more weight than those who fidgeted a lot during the day.
Diet To Go combines online support with healthy, fresh, delivered meals to help you lose weight. It’s dishes are designed by chefs, cooked freshly and delivered weekly, so all you need to do is choose, reheat and eat the meals that most appeal to you. There are three main meal plans to choose from: traditional vegetarian low carbohydrate. Traditional is simply a diverse range...
The meals shown here are "templates" that you can vary any number of ways to please your tastebuds and avoid eating the same old thing every day. Follow them and you'll get between 2,400 and 2,800 calories per day. That should provide plenty of calories for all but the most severely obese, while allowing most guys to lose fat around their middles at a steady pace. (Don't worry about hitting the numbers on the nose every time. If you exceed your fat quota during lunch, for instance, just cut back a little during dinner.)
Physical activity helps burn abdominal fat. “One of the biggest benefits of exercise is that you get a lot of bang for your buck on body composition,” Stewart says. Exercise seems to work off belly fat in particular because it reduces circulating levels of insulin—which would otherwise signal the body to hang on to fat—and causes the liver to use up fatty acids, especially those nearby visceral fat deposits, he says.
In a new study, Stanford University researchers put more than 600 overweight adults on either a healthy low-fat or low-carb diet. It turns out, participants had similar levels of weight loss success on each plan. Researchers looked for clues (such as insulin levels and gene patterns) to see if there are any factors that might make someone more successful on either diet, but after combing through the data, they were not able to make any connections. Since it may take years before scientists discover individual traits that could lead to more success on one plan compared to another, for now, we can learn a lot — and lose a lot! — by recognizing the dieting advice that all experts agree on.
Snacking is the key to Mary Rogerson’s 60-pound weight loss but it’s not just how often she eats but what. “I aim to eat at least seven servings of vegetables a day, along with some protein, every few hours,” she says. “And The best part is that by the time she’s loaded up on her rainbow of produce, she’s usually too full to eat much else and her cravings for sweets have gone way down.
Nontraditional pastas, like those made from beans, rice, and soy products, have become increasingly popular as a healthier option for pasta fans. However, that doesn’t mean you can load up on veggie noodles with no consequences. “We would be wise to remember that these pastas, while more nutrient dense than traditional white pasta, still have calories and carbohydrates,” says Monica Auslander Moreno, MS, RD, LD/N, nutrition consultant for RSP Nutrition. “Portions are still set at a measly 1/2 cup cooked; most of us do 2-3 cups of cooked pasta at a time. Try going ‘half and half’ with pasta alternatives and a vegetable pasta substitute.” Check out these weight-loss breakthroughs doctors wish you knew.
Stavrou, S., Nicolaides, N. C., Papageorgiou, I., Papadopoulou, P., Terzioglou, E., Chrousos, G. P., … Charmandari, E. (2016, July 31). The effectiveness of a stress-management intervention program in the management of overweight and obesity in childhood and adolescence. Journal of Molecular Biochemistry, 5(2), 63–70. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4996635/
Satisfying your sweet tooth doesn't require a refined sugar-packed snack. The key is retraining your taste buds to recognize naturally sweet foods, like fruit. "To curb my hankering for treats, I eat mangoes," says Tamyala Ezell, who lost 105 pounds by making over her eating habits and working out three times a week. "They have a natural sweetness that does the trick. Plus, they're low in calories and high in fiber." Another example? "I top berries, nectarines, and cherries with homemade whipped cream, nuts, and dark chocolate," says Goetke.
You may say you want to lose weight to feel good about yourself. “Why?” Noom asks again. “It’s like peeling back the layers of an onion,” Noom explains, “And yes, tears might be involved too!” By the time our tester answered the third “Why?” she had indeed gone deep — even in the guise of a 40-year-old mom. The ultimate Why she came up with: “To enjoy life and bring joy to others.”
The most important thing you need to do is to program yourself mentally. Don't use a scale to measure your progress. If you work out with weights, you may gain a few pounds while losing inches around the waist. Instead, use that pair of jeans that you want to fit into again, or a pair that fits you now. You'll see a slight change every few weeks, and that should give you confidence.
Many diet plans cut out entire food groups, which can create nutrient deficiencies as well as health problems. For instance, if the diet is very low in carbohydrates and you have type 1 diabetes or type 2 diabetes, it’s probably not a good fit. And if it’s too restrictive and you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, it’s not a good idea, either. Keep in mind that pregnancy is not a time for weight loss. Speak with your doctor before making any changes to your diet if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
When you drink liquid carbs, like the sugar in soda, your body doesn't register them the same way as, say, a piece of bread, according to a review of studies published in Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care. That means, even though you're taking in calories, your fullness cues aren't likely to signal that you're satisfied once you finish off a can. And that can lead to consuming more overall.
Some women have trouble losing weight because of a hormonal problem. The thyroid gland, located in the neck, pumps out hormones that control body metabolism. If the gland's output isn't high enough, a condition known as hypothyroidism, the pounds can pile on - and stay on. If you think thyroid trouble might underlie your weight-loss difficulties, a doctor can test your hormone levels via a simple blood test. If you have a deficiency, effective treatment is available.
If you’ve got weight to lose and you want it gone fast, try swapping out your usual proteins in favor of fish. Not only is fish lower in calories than an equivalent amount of beef or chicken, a study published in Obesity reveals study subjects who added omega-3 fatty acids, like those found in fish, to their diets shed more weight and had an easier time keeping it off than those who skipped them.
If you’re deciding what type of weight loss program is best for you, think about times that you successfully completed a goal in the past and try to remember what motivated you before. Do you need social support or prefer online forums? Also, ask yourself if you want the flexibility of cooking your own meals over the convenience of a pre-packed meal plan. Factor in time, convenience and cost when determining whether a diet plan's meals will work for you.
Weight Watchers has been around for over five decades, and they have recently revamped their diet program to include a stronger emphasis on physical activity as well. The modern-day Weight Watchers is more of a lifestyle overhaul than a strict diet plan, and that’s what makes it so successful. People looking to change their lifestyles permanently benefit from the extensive resources and the support of a large online community.
If a woman ate 1500 calories a day, along with some exercise, she would be able to lose about 1 pound a week. For a male, eat 2000 calories a day with some exercise, and you should also lose about 1 pound of weight a week. If you actually meant to say 100 calories per day, I would say you're crazy. A 10 month BABY needs around 820 calories each day. Now I can safely assume that you are NOT a 10 month old baby, therefore if you are eating 100 calories per day, then you are depriving your body in an extremely dangerous way.
Getting a little more protein in your diet may be the way to go when you're trying to lose weight, according to a 2011 study published in The Journals of Gerontology. This study found that women over 50 lost more weight with a higher protein intake than with a higher carb intake eating the same number of calories. The researchers concluded that the improved weight loss was due to the preservation of lean body mass in the higher protein group. It's important to note, however, that the 2011 study increased protein intake using a whey protein supplement. Examples of weight-loss programs that are higher in protein include Weight Watchers, with 26 percent of calories from protein; the Atkins Diet, with 29 percent of calories from protein; and the South Beach Diet, with 30 percent of calories from protein.
You can’t skimp on sleep. Losing weight for good calls for a total lifestyle change -- and that includes getting more Zs. Missing the recommended seven to nine hours of shut-eye has been linked repeatedly with increased obesity rates. “When you don’t sleep enough, it certainly affects your brain,” explained Dr. Arad. “What we’ve learned is that people who don’t sleep well are making poor choices — eating more unhealthy diets, and they are obviously more fatigued, so they become less physically active.” In fact, people who sleep six hours or fewer per night on average consume about 300 extra calories the following day.
“Intermittent fasting can be really challenging if you have an ever-changing schedule,” adds Hultin. “If you're traveling and crossing time zones, it could be very difficult to follow. It might be best for people with more stability in their lives.” Intermittent fasting isn’t safe for people with type 2 diabetes, children, pregnant or lactating women, or anyone with a history of an eating disorder.
Fathi, Y., Faghih, S., Zibaeenezhad, M. J., & Tabatabaei, S. H. (2016, February). Kefir drink leads to a similar weight loss, compared with milk, in a dairy-rich non-energy-restricted diet in overweight or obese premenopausal women: A randomized controlled trial. European Journal of Nutrition, 55(1), 295–304. Retrieved from https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00394-015-0846-9
Drink water. Contrary to another popular misconception there is no specific amount of water you should ingest. Everyone has different needs based on genetics, activity level, the environment they live in etc. The key is to drink water until your pee looks like lemonade. If it looks like apple juice keep drinking. The reason this helps flatten your tummy is two fold: hydration can boost fat metabolism by up to 3% and drinking water flushes out excess bloat and water weight you might be holding on to.
Write down everything you eat this week. People who keep food diaries, according to a study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, lose an average of 6 pounds (2.75 kg) more than people who don't keep a record of everything that they eat. So force yourself to write down the good, the bad and the ugly. Keep these tips in mind:
First, as women near midlife, their ratio of fat to body weight increases rapidly. Second, many women see that new fat mostly around their bellies. This is “visceral fat” and it can change the entire shape of your midsection. Visceral fat cells are like miniature endocrine organs that are especially active, setting off inflammation and increasing insulin resistance. Third, visceral fat gets a huge boost from lifestyle issues like depression and stress, poor sleep, smoking (proven to increase belly fat ), irritability, and drinking fructose-sweetened beverages (leads to more visceral fat and decreases insulin sensitivity).
Obviously, it’s still possible to lose weight on any diet – just eat fewer calories than you burn, right? The problem with this simplistic advice is that it ignores the elephant in the room: Hunger. Most people don’t like to “just eat less”, i.e. being hungry forever. That’s dieting for masochists. Sooner or later, a normal person will give up and eat, hence the prevalence of “yo-yo dieting”.

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The Irresistible Piano (1907)
Alternate Title: Le piano irrésistible
This is another of Alice Guy’s slightly surreal comedies about apartment life, as with “The Cleaning Man.” This is one of those comedies that takes advantage of the silence of the film in order to suggest sounds to the viewer’s imagination.
A man in a tall hat and a formal suit is moving into an apartment, and the moving men bring in his piano. As soon as they leave, he takes off his hat and sits down to play. The moving men bring in more furniture, but they begin to dance along with the rhythm of the piece. We cut to the apartment downstairs, where a couple is taking tea, and they also begin to dance. They dance out of the door and we cut back to the original apartment. They come in, apparently intending to complain, but they continue dancing instead. Another couple is engaged in housework, but they are also compelled by the music to begin dancing, and they also dance out their door to find its source. Now we see a group of women working for a dressmaker, sewing and making clothes. They also get the bug and start dancing, heading out to find the jamboree going on in the upstairs apartment. Finally, a passing policeman hear the noise and goes to investigate, but he also begins compulsively dancing. When he enters the room it is a huge party of people dancing to the piano. The pianist tries to end his piece, but the crowd will have none of it – they force him back to the keys. They seem to slow down as the piano player becomes increasingly tired, and he finally stops, slumped over the piano, and all the dancers stop and look at one another.
This movie is a fairly simple one-trick-pony, but it does involve multiple set-ups and shots edited together in sequence. The fun part is that we can’t really hear what the music of the pianist sounds like, though we can see its rhythm in the movements of the dancers. In that sense, it may actually work better without a soundtrack, just allowing your imagination to supply the music. It’s interesting to me how often silent movies rely on the sound that characters would hear to augment their story – as if having to work without the sense of hearing made filmmakers more creative in its depiction. The characters in this movie seem to vary from middle class (the first couple and the dressmaker), to working class (the second couple and the dressmaker’s employees), and perhaps part of the point is the unifying nature of music.
Director: Alice Guy (possibly with help from Louis Feuillade)
Camera: Unknown, possibly Alice Guy or Anatole Thiberville
Run Time: 4 Min, 10 secs


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The second Sunday in depth! Yay! Well recently I read that the next Han Solo had been found, and it turns out that is Alden Ehrenreich, who I can’t say I know much about. I am generally opposed to all these large franchise film universes such as the MCU and what Star Wars is becoming, but I will say that I am fairly excited for this film. Disney has announced that they will make (at least) three of these anthology-type films about Star Wars characters. The first being Rogue One, and the following being the Han Solo film, but what should the third be? There has been- a lot of discussion about doing it on Boba Fett, but I feel like that was already done in the prequel series– not done well, but still done– and I feel like there are so many more interesting characters to do the anthology film about.
One option that I think could be very interesting is doing the film about Yoda. Much like Han Solo, Yoda is one of the most iconic movie characters. Doing an anthology film about Yoda is a little risky, because there are a lot of fans with a lot of demands, but the film could be very interesting nonetheless. The only problem with doing the film about Yoda is finding out when in his life to place the film. If I’m not mistaken, at his death, Yoda is around 900 years old when he dies, which allows for a lot quite a handful of time periods to select from. But the film could focus on when he learned the force or some of his previous apprentices.
Another character that could be interesting to see an anthology film about could be Jabba the Hut. Star Wars has such a surplus of absolutely epic gangster-characters like Jabba the Hut, and it would be such a shame if this was never touched upon. Sure, the Boba Fett film could also touch upon this, but really what would the Godfather film be without Vito Corleone, the kingpin? This film may though suffer at the hands of the fact that Jabba the Hut may not be the most physically active character so there would be a lot of sitting and talking which is not the best thing for a Star Wars film.
Now I might get some negative comments for this one, but I would LOVE to see an anthology film about Jar Jar Binks, but a film where he is taken more seriously and perhaps even made likeable. Now if you have ever seen any of the Darth Binks theories you would probably agree that it would be really cool to see a film in which Jar Jar does turn out to be a sith lord and so on. But all in all that idea is probably too far out and I doubt that Disney would ever want to fund such a film as it could very well do poorly at the box office.

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Renishaw next-generation FORTiS™ enclosed linear encoders offer enhanced metrology and reliability for machine tools
Delegates at EMO Milano 2021 are invited to the Renishaw stand to learn about the new enclosed encoder that enables machine tool builders to improve machine tool performance and increase uptime while enhancing the efficiency of assembly, maintenance and servicing.
The innovative FORTiS enclosed linear absolute encoder series is designed for use in harsh environments such as machine tools. It can also be used in functional safety applications up to SiL2 and PLd.
The FORTiS encoder design is built upon industry-proven RESOLUTE™ encoder technology and provides high resistance to the ingress of liquids and solid debris contaminants. It features an extruded enclosure with longitudinally-attached interlocking lip seals and sealed end caps. The readhead body is joined to a sealed optical unit by a blade, which travels through the DuraSeal™ lip seals along the length of the encoder. Linear axis movement causes the readhead and optics to traverse the encoder's absolute scale (which is fixed to the inside of the enclosure), without mechanical contact.
Ian Eldred, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Renishaw, highlights a range of unique and ground-breaking design features, coupled with the recent introduction of Functionally Safe (FS) variants:
He continues, “FORTiS absolute encoders also feature integrated, specially-designed tuned mass dampers that deliver class-leading 30 g vibration resistance and push the limits of what enclosed encoders can endure. Installation of FORTiS encoders is quick and easy, which will help our customers save manufacturing and servicing time. Furthermore, with the growing industrial trend towards risk reduction for systems and processes, we were committed to providing Functional Safety variants for all FORTiS enclosed encoders. We are delighted to offer FS certified products to the market so soon after launching the FORTiS range.”
Customers can choose from two different extrusion profiles to suit their space requirements.
The FORTiS-S™ linear encoder is the standard-sized encoder, available with measuring lengths from 140 mm to 3040 mm and is installed directly to a machined surface via flexure holes in the extrusion's body.
The FORTiS-N™ encoder, available with measuring lengths from 70 mm to 2040 mm, features a narrower cross-section extrusion and a more compact readhead to enable installations in confined spaces. This model can be mounted directly to a machined surface via two end cap mounting holes or a mounting spar for greater rigidity.
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Certain machinery safety functions, such as Safety Limited Speed (SLS), require the encoder position feedback to be functionally safe. Utilising an encoder system that is already rated for use in safety-related applications can make machine certification significantly easier.
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FORTiS FS encoders are compatible with the Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ and BiSS safety serial communications protocols.
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The FORTiS absolute encoder series is designed to be robust and resistant to a wide range of mechanical shock and vibration effects. All FORTiS‑S encoders and FORTiS-N encoders, when installed with mounting spars, are rated up to 30 g which ensures dependable metrology for even the harshest environments and demanding motion control applications.
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FORTiS encoders feature a range of serial communications protocols including BiSS C, BiSS Safety, Siemens DRIVE-CLiQ, FANUC, Mitsubishi, Panasonic and Yaskawa. The encoder dimensions also ensure space and bolt-hole compatibility with a wide range of alternative current and legacy systems.
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MP3: Shabazz Palaces – Julian’s Dream (ode to a bad): Shabazz Palaces have recruited the abilities of The Japanese Shot on their newest unleash, “Julian’s Dream (ode to a bad).” This song looks like what it looks like to travel inhabitancy and unfasten the tent and leave into the dazzling morning sun. Ishmael manservant and Tendai Maraire area unit near to drop a classic as connected with Thadillac on “Shine a Light” and Thundercat on “C.A.Y.A.”
Or 2 classics: “Julian’s Dream” can seem on Quazarz vs. The Jealous Machines, the “extra-spatial twin” of Shabazz Palaces’ forthcoming album Quazarz: Born on a criminal Star. each comes drop Gregorian calendar month fourteenth.

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Executives from hedge funds, private equity firms and Wall Street attended a fund-raiser Wednesday night on behalf of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, the group that led the challenge to California’s ban of gay marriage.
From William D. Cohan at Opinionator:
Wall Street has never been particularly hospitable to outsiders. For generations, Jews were not welcome at the established blue-blood Wall Street firms like J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch, and were forced to start their own firms, including Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs and Lazard Frères. But the discrimination didn’t stop there.
Corporations in certain industries — railroads and utilities, for instance — refused to use Jewish bankers to raise capital or to provide advice on mergers. The so-called Jewish banks were forced to find clients where anti-Semitism was less rife, such as in the retail and rubber industries. Needless to say, blacks and women have had no easier time making their way on Wall Street.
All of which background makes so interesting Ken Mehlman’s decision, at the end of August, to tell the world he is gay. Read More »
Ken Mehlman, who joined Kohlberg Kravis Roberts in 2008 after serving in crucial leadership roles in the Republican Party, has told his family and associates that he is gay. Read more…

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- 1 What happened to the Montreal Expos?
- 2 Will there be fans at Blue Jays games?
- 3 Where do MLB teams stay in Toronto?
- 4 Are the Jays coming home?
- 5 Who is the most popular Blue Jays player?
- 6 Why is the Blue Jays game delayed?
- 7 Is there a Blue Jay game today?
- 8 How old is Marcus Semien?
- 9 Who is the current best baseball player?
- 10 Can you bring food into Jays game?
- 11 Can you arrive late to a baseball game?
- 12 What happened to Washington Senators?
For 161 regular season and playoff games across two seasons, the Toronto Blue Jays left their nest and played without a true home after the Canadian government rejected the team’s request to play in Toronto during the pandemic, citing concerns over cross-border travel to and from the United States.
You asked, will Blue Jays play in Toronto in 2021? The Toronto Blue Jays began the 2021 season playing their home games in both Dunedin, Florida and Buffalo, New York before eventually returning home to Toronto once the federal government gave the club the go-ahead to play North of the border.
Amazingly, are the Blue Jays going to play in Toronto? After a Winding Journey, the Blue Jays Will Return to Canada. The team has been granted an exception to resume play in Toronto on July 30, with restrictions in place to help prevent coronavirus outbreaks.
Considering this, are the Jays coming back to Toronto? Toronto Blue Jays play at home for 1st time since the pandemic. … The team’s return to Toronto comes after the federal government granted it a national interest travel exemption, allowing Major League Baseball games to be played in downtown Toronto for the first time in 670 days.
Also, where are the Toronto Blue Jays playing now? Buffalo Blue Jays no more. The Toronto Blue Jays will return to Rogers Centre in Toronto to play home games in Canada starting on July 30th. The club has received a national interest exemption from the federal government that will allow players from the Blue Jays and opposing teams to travel into the country.Anyone who is eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine is still required to be fully vaccinated in order to attend games this year. The increase in attendance will allow for more fans into the Rogers Centre for the Blue Jays’ final homestand with series against the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles.
What happened to the Montreal Expos?
The Expos were the first Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise located outside the United States. … They played in the National League (NL) East division from 1969 until 2004. Following the 2004 season, the franchise relocated to Washington, D.C., and became the Washington Nationals.
Will there be fans at Blue Jays games?
MINNEAPOLIS – The Toronto Blue Jays will get government approval to expand seating capacity at Rogers Centre to 30,000 fans per game in time for their final homestand of the season. … “I think that’s going to be awesome,” Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Thursday before news of expanded capacity became official.
Where do MLB teams stay in Toronto?
Renaissance Hotel is the hotel attached to the stadium. While it’s not the one the Yankees stay at, it’s the only hotel with views of a ballpark. In the past, the Yankees have stayed at the Hyatt. But I think they are currently during renovations, so not sure about the 2018 season.
Are the Jays coming home?
After nearly two years as baseball nomads, however, the Blue Jays are finally coming home after getting approval to play in Toronto from the federal government on Friday.
Who is the most popular Blue Jays player?
1: Roberto Alomar. Though Roberto Alomar has an American League Championship Series MVP award, Gold Gloves and a Silver Slugger to his name, he cemented his name at the top of any all-time Blue Jays list through his induction to the Hall of Fame in 2011. Alomar played only five seasons for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Why is the Blue Jays game delayed?
The Blue Jays’ Saturday game against the Texas Rangers has been postponed due to rain, the club announced. The game will be made up Sunday as part of a double-header starting at 1 p.m. ET on Sportsnet, with Game 2 to be played at 4 p.m. Sunday on Sportsnet.
Is there a Blue Jay game today?
There are no games scheduled for this date.
How old is Marcus Semien?
Semien is entering his age-31 season after turning 31 in September and reportedly went into free agency seeking a $200 million contract.
Who is the current best baseball player?
- 1) Mike Trout, OF, Angels (2020 rank: 1)
- 2) Mookie Betts, OF, Dodgers (2020 rank: 4)
- 3) Jacob deGrom, SP, Mets (2020 rank: 8)
- 4) Freddie Freeman, 1B, Braves (2020 rank: 15)
- 5) Juan Soto, OF, Nationals (2020 rank: 10)
- 6) Fernando Tatis Jr., SS, Padres (2020 rank: 32)
Can you bring food into Jays game?
Food and Beverage Policy Rogers Centre allows guests to bring outside food into the stadium as long as the items are wrapped, bagged or left inside a container to avoid spillage. Food containers must comply with bag policy and are soft-sided and small enough to fit under the guest’s seat.
Can you arrive late to a baseball game?
The only issue you may have arriving late is if people are in your seats—sometimes people with lousy seats assume that seats that are empty once the game has started won’t be occupied, so you may have to roust people but that’s not a big deal. Also be courteous to those already seated as others have said. 5.
What happened to Washington Senators?
The old Washington Senators became the new Minnesota Twins; the expansion Senators would become the Texas Rangers in 1972, and baseball would not return to the city until 2005, when the former Montreal Expos became the Washington Nationals.


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2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 turn signal wiring harnes
sorry.. i don't know off the top of my head but super simple way to check.. get an electrical tester that pierces the wire and turns on a light.. ($5 at walmart--seriously) turn on left signal, check the wires.. the one that is flashing is your left signal... so on and so forth..
(this tool will be super handy in the future also)
Where is the Loose ground wire on the frame
Loose ground wires can cause all kinds of problems, and since ground wires are located in multiple locations specific to each model, each wire must be checked to assure connection.
If you have a starter problem, check the positive connection to the starter as well.
Remove seat and side covers and look closely at the frame to find black and/or black with another color attached to the frame. Remove, clean and reinstall each connection. Paint, rust and other corrosion can degrade connections. Also check your wires for corrosion, especially the battery wires.
How to replace shift shaft on 2005 TT-R230
Hello, Unless you are a REALLY GOOD mechanic with the correct tools, please do not attempt this. This is a pretty much straight forward job for a professional! Shouldn't take more than 2 hours,
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Which shift forks do I need for second and sixth gear?
If you are replacing 2 shift forks, I would replace ALL of them.. if they show signs of wear, replace all of them! You also need to find out WHY they are worn out! Bent shift shaft? Do you ride with pressure on the shifter after you have shifted (to make sure it stays in gear)...If the bike has been dropped on the left side, you might have bent them. A PROFESSIONAL needs to inspect you transmission!!
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Pace to use Myriad Java in select set-top boxes and gateways
Apr 30, 2013 – Myriad Group (SIX: MYRN) has announced that Pace (LSE: PIC) has selected Myriad's Java™ technology for use in their RDK compliant set-top boxes. The JVM is a key component of the Comcast Reference Design Kit (RDK).
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Multimedia Home Gateway Shipments Set to Surge a Hundredfold by 2015
Mar 11, 2013 – Global shipments of multimedia home gateways are expected to rise by a factor of more than 100 from 2011 to 2015 as pay-TV operators seek to unify the delivery of different forms of video content to all types of devices in homes, according to an IHS Screen Digest report.
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Ensequence, Sony Reach Connected TV Deal
Dec 4, 2012 – Ensequence and Sony have reached a multi-year deal to embed Ensequence's platform software on all Sony Connected TVs. The collaboration offers advertisers and programmers a way to engage viewers directly with TV ads and shows.
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Set-top Box Semiconductors Moving High-End while Commoditizing
Aug 21, 2012 – The new update to IMS Research's (NYSE: IHS) Semiconductors in Set-top Box Market Share report has revealed that the market for set-top box core semiconductors is expected to be stable through 2016 despite a trend to commoditization.
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Connected CE Devices Help Broadcasters Grow OTT Revenues
Aug 21, 2012 – IMS Research (NYSE: IHS) forecasts that in 2017, 27 percent of OTT video transactions will be initiated via fixed connected CE within the home, accounting for 46 percent of world OTT market revenues generated that year.
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Boxee Brings Comcast to Negotiations over Basic Tier Encryption
Jun 28, 2012 – Due to an FCC filing from Comcast, IMS Research has learned that Boxee appears to have brought Comcast to the negotiating table over basic-tier encryption, and has apparently won everything it was looking to get.
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Connected TV Set Shipments Will Grow to 70 Percent during 2016
May 2, 2012 – Approximately 25% of the TV sets shipped globally in 2011 were internet-connected, a figure forecasted to approach 70% of total TV shipments during 2016, resulting in more than $117 billion in revenues, according to a new report by IMS Research.
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TV set shipments decreased in 2011, and it hasn't reached bottom yet
Apr 16, 2012 – IMS Research estimates indicate that worldwide TV set unit shipments during 2011 were 0.4 percent lower than in 2010, and the forecast indicates that the TV set market will experience another dip in shipments during 2012.
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No New Wires IC Shipments Set to Top 100 Million Units in 2013
Mar 6, 2012 – 'No new wires' technologies are rapidly gaining favour with service providers and consumers alike. IMS Research's Home Networks and Residential Gateways 2012 report predicts that over 100 million ICs supporting these technologies will be shipped in 2013.
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- NBCUniversal unveils Peacock freemium streaming service
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The Mafikizolo duo – Theo and Nhlanhla enchanted the audience with their rhythmic sound.
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Everything is determined by fate and God’s will. Growing up, Bansi Lal Nijhawan believed wholeheartedly in this quaint folk wisdom. And today, as a highly-respected name in the Indian travel industry, he has never had any reason to doubt the adage. This is the story of Bansi Lal’s journey to the top as he faced several obstacles—both personal and professional—but which he overcame with his wit and tact, helping many other people along the way. Despite his deep faith in destiny, he never left things to chance, instead, proactively taking risks to develop his career and, later on, his business.
This comprehensive biography tracks Bansi Lal’s life from his humble beginnings in the Royal Air Force to his rise as a successful businessman; we traverse the journey undertaken by an unsure boy who was one of eight children of a stationmaster and who eventually came into his own, making the world his oyster. At times sombre and at times funny, this is a poignant and inspiring portrait—of a common man with uncommon goals—for anyone who dreams big.
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Born in 1957, Mrinalini Patwardhan Mehra has a master’s degree in specialized interpretation and translation from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Her first novel, By Which We See All Colours, was published in 2007, and was presented at the Paris Book Fair in the same year. Back to Being Eligible, her second novel, and a selection of her poetry, Somebody to Love: A Short Collection of Poems, were both published in 2014. Mrinalini lives in New Delhi.

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Brad Pitt's Angelina arguments
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Brad Pitt says partner Angelina Jolie "p***es" him off when they argue about politics
Brad Pitt says partner Angelina Jolie "p***es" him off.
The 'Burn After Reading' actor - who has six children with the 'Wanted' star - admits the couple are no strangers to arguing, but insists it is important in a relationship to clear the air.
He said: "Sometimes Angie p***es me off, but we usually only row about politics. I rely on her advice, and her energy is incredible - she will push herself to the limit.
"I'm very proud to be able to support Angie in everything she does. My vision of an ideal couple is two strong, independent people sharing their lives together."
Brad also revealed since welcoming twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline into the world in July, he is happier than he has ever been.
He added to Britain's Look magazine: "I've always wanted a big family, so it's very satisfying - even though I don't sleep much any more! I am enjoying life right now because I can do more than I ever imagined. It's all about becoming more involved and not limiting yourself.
"But my family will always come first. No film will ever take precedence or fill me with the kind of joy I get from being a dad."

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Zhang Ziyi (born 9 February 1979), sometimes credited as Ziyi Zhang, is a Chinese film actress and model. Chinese media have called her one of the Four Young Dan Actresses (四小花旦) in China's film industry, along with Zhao Wei, Xu Jinglei and Zhou Xun.
Her first major role was in The Road Home (1999). She achieved fame in the West after leading roles in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), Rush Hour 2 (2001), House of Flying Daggers (2004), and Memoirs of a Geisha (2005). She has been nominated for three BAFTA Awards and a Golden Globe Award.


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London is a shopper's delight, packed with historic stores like Selfridges and Liberty of London and whimsical boutiques and designer shops that cater to every kind of sensibility--and budget. And with the pound at historically low levels, your dollar will go that much further.
The streets around Mayfair and Piccadilly are known for luxury, while neighborhoods like Clerkenwell in East London are best for whimsical fashion and cool cafes. Below is a sampling of a few of our favorite stores chosen from thousands. Just be warned: London is big, so you'll want to give yourself plenty of time to explore.
1. Dover Street Market, 18-22 Haymarket Street, Piccadilly Lose yourself in six floors of fashion hotness. Founded by Comme des Garcons designer Rei Kawakubo, Dover Street offers major designers like Celine and Valentino, as well as hard-to-find grooming products like cult French cosmetics brand, Buly. There are branches in New York and Ginza today, but this is the original, and still the best.
2. Daunt Books, 84 Marylebone High Street With seven locations in London, Daunt is the book lover's bookstore, brimful of charm, whimsy, and passion. Make a beeline for the branch at 84 Marylebone High Street with its spectacular balconies and Edwardian-style sensibility. Allow time--the displays are so inviting you'll be hard pushed to tear yourself away.
3. La Portegna, 26 Marylebone High Street While you're in Marylebone, check out this Spanish boutique which specializes in hand-crafted leather travel bags and footwear, inspired by a lion skin rug gifted to the founder's grandparents by Ernest Hemingway.
4. Selfridges, 400 Oxford St, Marylebone Across its five floors, Selfridges raises commerce to an art form. A Selfridges shopping bag is a graphic design dream of black block text on egg yolk yellow. On its first floor, Dries Van Noten and J.W. Anderson hang like works of art, to be discussed in hushed, excited tones. But for more exclusive attention, try the personal-shopping experience. As you search for the perfect blazer or trousers, lounge in the sitting room with its comfy sofas and a blue bookcase filled with fashion reference materials. Then end your trip with a cocktail at Harry Gordon's Bar & Kitchen.
5. Liberty of London, Regent St. and Carnaby London's Carnaby Street was the epitome of swinging London, home to long lost fashion boutiques like Mary Quant and Foale & Tuffin. One fashion behemoth still open for business is the department store Liberty, celebrated in the '60s for its signature Paisley prints. With its Tudor facade and a tangle of rooms resembling a stately home, Liberty has a long tradition of designer collaborations, from William Morris in the Victorian era to Vivienne Westwood more recently. After you're done browsing its excellent menswear department, stop by the in-house barber shop, Murdock, for a classic wet shave.
6. Rough Trade East, Old Truman Brewery Vinyl junkies beware: The iconic London record label (home of The Smiths, The Strokes, and other seminal artists) is also a purveyor of rare and collectible albums, with staff that cares about music as much as their customers. With free in-store gigs, an excellent cafe, and beer on tap, this east London stalwart is a rabbit hole you'll want to get lost in.
7. Choose Keeping, 128 Columbia Rd. Maybe you didn't think you needed a Perspex pencil sharpener or a Daffodil paperweight, but once you've stepped into this east London stationery store, you'll come away with all sorts of things you didn't know you needed--until you did.
8. Sunspel, Multiple Locations You admired Sunspel when Daniel Craig donned the navy Riviera polo shirt in Casino Royale. Grab one for yourself at this U.K. boutique, which has been specializing in high-quality cotton knit apparel since 1860. We're big fans of the boxer shorts and super-soft Pima tees--and, of course, whatever Craig is wearing.
9. Natural Selection, 46 Monmouth St. Founded as a denim brand in 2009, Natural Selection has since expanded its ready-to-wear collection to include all men's essentials. The young label features a neutral color palette--whites, grays, blues--combined with clean lines and relaxed, yet slimming, tailoring.
10. The Vintage Showroom, 14 Earldom St. This shop's museum vibe and extensive collection of mid-20th-century work-, military-, and sports-wear will have you trying on more 1960s-era leather jackets and green army coats than you can count. Check out the additional racks of goods downstairs, and consider booking an appointment at the showroom, near Notting Hill, for personal design and styling inspiration. 14 Earldom St.
11. Spitalfields Market, Horner Square For the last 141 years, Horner Square has been home to Spitalfields Market, which hosts one of the largest covered bazaars in London. Surrounded by cafes, bars, shops and awarding-winning restaurants including Canteen and Galvin La Chapelle, Spitalfields Market is not to be missed. Every day, the market opens its doors and welcomes an assortment of fine merchants and enthusiastic patrons eager to make deals at dozens of stalls where you'll find a variety of affordable goods. From vintage fashion and jewelry to original artwork and knick-knacks, there's something for everyone under Spitalfields' breathtaking glass canopy. The market is situated in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, just outside London. Finding your way is easy; simply hop on the London Underground and hop off at Liverpool Street.
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It’s a well known that investors love steady returns and hate surprises. With more media scrutiny of Wall Street than ever and news reaching investors at the speed of light, shareholders are quick to examine what’s going right and wrong with their investments. Furthermore, they expect accountability from those companies they have invested in.
This increased scrutiny has included a focus on the once-clubby corporate board room, after several high-profile corporate bankruptcies and other troubles brought intense public and government examination of how business operates in the United States. And, as a result, a large number of corporations have moved to demystify their policies and bring in more outsiders to their leadership.
Today, many investors believe that better corporate governance translates into better investment returns and shareholder value. They believe a strong corporate governance program can lessen risk and enhance results. “Proxy proposals [are] another avenue to create shareholder value,” says Peter Vanderlee, portfolio manager with investment firm ClearBridge Advisors of New York, an affiliate of Baltimore-based Legg Mason.
And corporations are on the same page as well. Many publish the full details of their corporate governance programs. Plus, the market has seen the rise of services such as those provided by RiskMetrics Group of New York, which specializes in independent analyses of corporate governance practices.
What makes up a good corporate governance program? Good communication, strong disclosure practices and constructive engagement with investors, explains Patrick McGurn, special counsel with RiskMetrics Group.
Where there’s transparency, investors are more comfortable and confident about their holdings, and often companies and senior management are able to weather rough times more easily than when firms and their corporate governance practices are opaque, experts say. Where there’s opacity, troubles can be exacerbated, McGurn notes. “The way out of darkness with all companies has been to bolster corporate governance practices,” he says.
In the early part of the decade, investors and corporate leaders awoke to the hazards of weak oversight by boards. As Enron, WorldCom and others stumbled, investors saw billions of dollars of value vanish. Investors, impressed by the stellar returns of these firms realized a need to more closely examine how corporations were being run and earnings were being achieved.
Those high-profile collapses led to what RiskMetrics’ McGurn called a “once in a generation … wave of reform in corporate governance.” And corporate governance reform has now become widespread.
Take, for instance, the way corporate boards are created. Years ago, some corporate boards were largely hand-picked by CEOs. Today, independent nominating committees are becoming the norm. This is just one of many changes in corporate governance that have materialized recently.
A Say on Pay The hot topic for 2008 is “say-on-pay voting.” With say-on-pay, investors get a chance to voice their opinions about corporate compensation plans. For the most part, say-on-pay votes are non-binding. Still, shareholders want these measures.
If shareholders were to give a thumbs-down on a compensation package, “Nothing would have to happen, because it is non-binding” explains Vanderlee of ClearBridge Advisors. However, it might be disadvantageous for a board to ignore dissatisfied investors. “I would submit that if the majority of shareholders are voicing displeasure, it is an issue the company should address.”
Insurance firm AFLAC, for example, has voluntarily decided to submit to say-on-pay votes. Plus, a majority of telecom giant Verizon’s shareholders voted to have the firm start allowing say-on-pay votes starting in 2009.
Indeed, executive compensation has become a major corporate governance issue, but not because shareholders are necessarily upset with the level of compensation now given to executives. Rather, some investors are troubled by large payouts when a firm is doing poorly, say corporate observers. Investors want to make sure that both pain and gain is shared among a company’s different stakeholders, and some investors groups have actively embarked on a quest to further align executive compensation with shareholder’s interests.
Sorting out executive pay is a thicket that isn’t necessarily easy to clear. Compensation programs are often set up to meet tax and accounting needs, rather than to fit in with corporate strategies. Still, the Securities and Exchange Commission is starting to take a hard look at executive compensation.
Some compensation programs tie executive bonus payments to a firm’s performance within its peer group, and these plans may stipulate that the bonus is only paid if and when the firm outperforms its group. If there’s no out-performance then the bonus isn’t paid.

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Apple Pie Cookies
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 2 tablespoons ice wate
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup finely chopped peeled apple
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons apple pie spice
- 1/2 cup oatmeal
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup cinnamon chips
- Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup granulated sugar + 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon)
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat cookie sheets with cooking spray.
To make the pie pieces, stir together flour and salt in a small bowl; knead in butter, using fingertips, until well incorporated and mealy. Stir in ice water until well incorporated. Gather dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 15 minutes in the refrigerator. Break dough into tiny pieces and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees or until light golden brown and crisp.
To make the apple pieces, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; stir in apple, sugar and and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Melt 1/2 cup butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir 2-3 minutes, until butter starts to foam and turn light golden brown.
In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spice; whisk in oats until combined. Add browned butter to a large mixing bowl, along with cream cheese and brown sugar. Beat butter, cream cheese and brown sugar, using a mixer on medium speed, until well combined. Beat in egg and vanilla until well combined. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in dry ingredients until just combined. Stir in pie pieces, apple pieces and cinnamon chips until just combined.
Taking heaping round tablespoons of cookie dough, roll into cinnamon-sugar until evenly coated. Place on cookie sheets, spacing about an inch apart; press down to flatten. Bake 12-14 minutes, or until light golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool.
Makes: (Mine made 20 big cookies)

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates started the week with a detour to Chicago -- where President-elect Barack Obama introduced Gates as his pick to head the Pentagon.
That announcement -- and Gates' promise that he had "no intention of being a caretaker secretary" -- earned a lot of headlines. But equally interesting, perhaps, was his visit on Monday to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, home of the 5th Bomb Wing and the 91st Missile Wing.
Over the past several months, the Air Force's nuclear forces have undergone a major shakeup. The service's top general and civilian chief were sacked over lapses in nuclear weapons handling; the Air Force is now in the process of reconstituting the nuclear mission.
Gates' message to the bomber pilots and missileers? The nukes still matter.
"I'm told that a Secretary of Defense has never visited Minot, but I wanted to tell you in person that, as stewards of America’s nuclear arsenal, your work is vital to the security of our nation," he said. "Handling nuclear weapons – the most powerful and destructive instruments in the arsenal of freedom –
is a tremendous responsibility. ... There is simply no room for error. Yours is the most sensitive mission in the entire United States military. I am confident it is in good hands."
Gates is himself a veteran of the Cold War nuclear mission, and he began his speech with a few anecdotes about his days with the ICBM force at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri:
"Working at Whiteman during the Cold War was like having a front row seat to history – though it didn’t seem so to many of us at the time. I was assigned to the base plans and intelligence office, and one of my duties was to brief missile crews on international political and military developments," Gates said. "I would tell you their lack of interest was awesome."
Humor aside, Gates reminded the Air Force that the nuclear mission remains under close scrutiny. And his new boss has promised to review the U.S. nuclear arsenal.


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The only person that Vanessa wants to marry is Benjamin and they are finally engaged. When a fire sweeps through her fathers house, Benjie is able to save Vanessa, but he cannot save her ...
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While Oscar and Hildegarde are attending a Broadway show, a press agent is shot in an actress' dressing room and an actor is murdered onstage in full view of the audience. Oscar and Hildegarde are on the case.
Journalist Steve O'Malley wants to write a biography of a national hero who died when his car ran off a bridge. Steve receives conflicting reports and tales that make him question what the truth about the hero is.
Growing up in a poor working-class family, Laura decides not to marry the boy-next-door and instead accepts wealthy, older Will Brockton's invitation to move in with him. After falling in ... See full summary »
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Oxford Professor Richard Myles and new bride Frances are off on a European honeymoon. It isn't your typical honeymoon though, for they are on a spying mission for British intelligence on ... See full summary »
The only person that Vanessa wants to marry is Benjamin and they are finally engaged. When a fire sweeps through her fathers house, Benjie is able to save Vanessa, but he cannot save her already dead father. Since Vanessa blames him in her fathers death, they separate and Benjie marries Marion, the barmaid. After realizing that she was mistaken, Vanessa finds that he is married and she then reluctantly accepts the proposal of Ellis. However, Ellis is slowly going insane and Vanessa is not told. With her married life becoming intolerable, she tries to leave Ellis, but she cannot divorce him as long as he is insane.Written by
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This film was initially televised in Altoona PA Tuesday 20 August 1957, followed by Chicago Friday 23 August 1957 on WBBM and by Los Angeles Thursday 29 August 1957 on KTTV (Channel 11); it first aired in Baltimore 9 September 1957 on WJZ (Channel 13), in Indianapolis 7 November 1957 on WLW-I (Channel 13), in Philadelphia 8 December 1957 on WFIL (Channel 6), in Honolulu 26 December 1957 on KHVH (Channel 13), in Norfolk VA 27 December 1957 on WTAR (Channel 3), in Cleveland 17 February 1958 on KYW (Channel 3), in San Francisco 26 February 1958 on KGO (Channel 7), in New York City 3 March 1958 on WCBS (Channel 2), and in Cincinnati 4 April 1958 on WLW-T (Channel 5). Vanessa finally made it to Seattle 13 November 1960 on KING (Channel 5). See more »
I would say, that I enjoyed this movie, to a certain extent..... Because, it was romantic, touching, and it starred Robert Montgomery...... One of my fave actors, from the golden age...... He, and Helen Hayes had pleasant chemistry in this movie...... Right beside, Joan Crawford, as his best leading ladies....... Their likable chemistry, almost managed to distract me, from how dated, and old fashioned this movie was..... Which is the main reason, why the film didn't succeed in all ways...... Also, there were poor, dull, dated performances, from the miscast actor, who played Ellis, Vanessa's insane husband, and the barmaid woman...... There were some parts, that were unnecessary for the story, and made no effect anyway....... For example, about Robert Montgomery marrying the barmaid woman..... Many situations happened too quickly, like when Vanessa gets angry w/ Benjie, and then forgives him so quickly....... The film could've been stretched longer...... Otherwise, for those who enjoy romance movies, this is worth a look...... I also look forward, to watching other Robert & Helen Hayes movies soon......
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It’s nice to feel wanted, and John Obi Mikel is certainly that right now. Of course, he’d probably much prefer the person wanting him to be Chelsea manager Antonio Conte, but one can’t have everything.
Reports are building around Europe of which clubs would be keen to snap Mikel up in January. With a contract ending in June, Mikel represents a value recruitment plan.
The 29 year old midfielder looks increasingly likely to leave, and French club Marseille sound very keen indeed. French newspaper L’Equipe say Andoni Zubizarreta, former Barcelona sporting director and now doing the same job at Marseille, met Michael Emenalo in London earlier this month.
— Sport Witness (@Sport_Witness) December 16, 2016
The worry for Marseille is that there’s other interest, and L’Equipe point out there’s particularly strong interest from China.
£20m (that’s our figure, pick any you like) from a Chinese club for Mikel? Chelsea would love that.

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BATAVIA – Genesee Community College is seeking an additional $100,000 from its county sponsor to meet its budget for the 2013-2014 academic year. The plan was presented Wednesday at the county Legislature’s regular meeting.
The Legislature will hold a public hearing and vote on the request as part of the agenda at its June 14 meeting.
The spending plan was outlined by GCC President James M. Sunser, who acknowledged that the increase pushes the county’s share past the $2 million mark for the first time. The county’s longtime share had been at $1.9 million; it remains about 5 percent of the college budget and is among the lowest subsidies of the state’s thirty community colleges.
The budget includes a second annual $75 increase in tuition per semester, pushing the yearly cost to $3,700. Sunser stated that this too is among the lowest in the state.
While most colleges are struggling with declining enrollment, GCC expects a slight increase in the coming academic year because of new programs. .
The legislators also:
• Set a public hearing for June 14 on a proposal to license pawn shops and scrap dealers. The local law would help track stolen goods. The regulations would apply to about 10 businesses in the county.
• Approved a $160,000 contract with Darien Lake Amusement Park for added sheriff’s patrols during concerts. The performing arts center pays for the added police.
• Renewed contracts with the villages of Oakfield and Bergen for sheriff’s patrols this year. Each village will pay $430,000 for the coverage.


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Spain issues arrest warrant for rapper convicted over lyrics
MADRID (AP) — Authorities in Spain issued arrest warrants Thursday for a Spanish rapper sentenced to prison for lyrics that praised terror groups and insulted the royal family.
Jose Miguel Arenas Beltran, a 24-year-old rap singer and composer from Palma de Mallorca best known as Valtonyc, was being sought, a prosecutor’s statement said.
The rapper was supposed to turn himself in voluntarily to serve a two-year sentence, the statement said, adding that Spanish, European and international arrest warrants have been issued in his name.
Lower courts ruled that he distributed songs online that praised terrorism, insulted Spanish royals and threatened a Spanish politician with violence.
In February, the Supreme Court rejected Beltran’s argument that he was expressing his right to free speech and that rap songs aim to be provocative.
Valtonyc’s case became a cause celebre in Spain among organizations who claim Spanish authorities are cracking down on free speech rights. One of them, the Platform for Freedom of Information, said Thursday the court rulings were “a clear violation of fundamental rights and fly in the face of international principles on freedom of expression which Spain has signed up to.”
Beltran had announced that he would be disobeying the court summons to go to prison. “Tomorrow they will knock down the door to my house to put me in prison. For a few songs,” the rapper wrote in a tweet on Wednesday.
“I’m not going to make it so easy. Disobeying is legitimate and a must before this fascist state,” he said, adding that Spain was “once again making a fool of itself.”
Others expressed little sympathy with his plight, including the parliamentary spokesman for the pro-business Citizens party, who tweeted, “Brave when breaking the law, cowardly when it’s time to accept the consequences.”


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