As insecurity continues in Northeast Syria (NES) and an increasing number of refugees are crossing from Syria into the Kurdish Region of Iraq (KR-I), the government and humanitarian actors are working to ensure basic needs of refugees are met. New refugee arrivals are sent to Bardarash camp, a decommissioned Internally Displaced Person (IDP) camp which has been re-activated. At the time of data collection, 10,725 individuals (approximately 2,406 households)* were accommodated in the camp. To ensure that aid actors are able to make informed decisions and provide residents with the services, assistance and information that is required, REACH Initiative (REACH) conducted a second, follow-up round of data collection** in Bardarash on October 25 and 26, 2019 to capture displacement experience, intentions and needs.
REACH conducted a rapid, household-level assessment among residents of Bardarash camp, interviewing the household head or household representative. The assessment tool included a series of closed questions, gathering information on the displacement history and routes, households’ intentions and their short term humanitarian needs. Based on population estimates, a sample was calculated to generate results with a 95% confidence level and 5% margin of error at camp level. Data included in this factsheet is from 338 household-level interviews.


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No need to reinvent your decorations each Christmas; stick with the familiar. It’s ok to use the same ornaments every year! Decorate with vintage glass ornaments and ornaments given to you by friends and family.
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101 Fresh Christmas Decorating Ideas
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KAY-B / Fly girl
DanceQweenz - Finale 2023
DanceQweenz - Suisse Romande 2022
Afrogirls - Afro dance
Black Castle Tattoo
"Life Hacking" nominated at the Zurich Film Festival (short-film competition).
Ateapic - Lookbook Spring 2021
Choba Choba - Youtube Ads
Choba Choba - Long version
Lupi food, a video for a crowdfunding campaign.
Mindfulness based on Buddhist Psychology
Me finding a way to practice climbing during the lockdown...
Tibetan yoga at the Youth Olympic Games 2020 in Lausanne.
Interview of Cidala Paiva, Tibetan Yoga teacher
Yoga for children by Yasmin Lange - Filmed by William Tan / Edited by Maïck Cochard
Be Youtiful - Yoga retreat in Morroco
A political conference and debate in Switzerland questioning the investment in aircraft defense.
Branding video for Choba Choba used in Facebook Ads
Choba Choba presents his first Praline Assortment
Jonas, singer and bag maker
Nativo Project, a crowdfunding campaign on WeMakeIt.
What Choba Choba means ... ?
"Para mi" film made for an Art Exhibtion in Zürich
Cocoa peruvian farmers going to Switzerland for the first time.
Empowerment of women at Choba Choba.
The Chocolate Revolution House - Zürich
Video for the shop "Espace Renaissance" in Morges (Switzerland)
Gwendoline Malrieu talking about restoration of thangkas.
"Dharamsala" music video about the Tibetan refugees for the French singer Tara.
"Euskadi" music video for the singer Tara
"Live to Love" music video for the guitar artist Ben Beirs
"Red Roses" music video for the French singer Lisa Jones
Alter Eco : 15 years of Happiness!
PFTA : presentation of a Palestinian olive oil cooperative (my first reportage done in 2011)
The lady in red: a short film about sin (my first short film done in 2010).


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Arts and culture at the heart of Minns Government’s new tourism plan
Graham has also announced changes in the priorities of the Powerhouse Museum in Parramatta and Ultimo as Labor takes over the controversial museum project, eight years after former Prime Minister Mike Baird first floated the idea of leaving the Ultimo Museum to voters.
That decision was overturned in the face of public protest, and the powerhouse now operates on both campuses.
The $915 million Parramatta Powerhouse will get a new name when the Minns government opens the building in the next two years. It will likely ditch the use of the word powerhouse altogether, allowing it to forge an identity separate from its sister museum.
“We want Parramatta to grow over time with its own identity, its own place, its own name,” Graham said.
Labor will also abandon an unpopular division between fashion and design at Ultimo and science and technology at Parramatta.
It has not committed to the details of the Coalition’s $500 million redevelopment at Ultimo, now at the design stage, which will involve the demolition of the museum’s 1988 atrium extension to the landmarked buildings of the Ultimo power plant and old post office Office.
“I’m very conscious [Powerhouse Ultimo] is a big part of the Wran story,” he said. “[Former NSW Premier] Neville Wran was a supporter of the arts and this institution and I am aware that the redevelopment is controversial and has been kept secret for eight years.
“We’re going to be a lot more public about what’s going on there, what’s planned, and I want to invite the public to the talks. I want a living museum that evolves over time, it has to be a museum, that’s non-negotiable.”
The new minister met the heads of cultural institutions and Destination NSW, the government’s tourism body, the day before the cabinet was formally sworn in last week.
The state’s claims to arts and culture are understated, he said, and Labor will seek to broaden traditional definitions to include creative industries such as games, design and architecture.
Graham said he has already spoken to Destination NSW about ways to change the agency’s short-term mission from a focus on overnight stays.
“Delivering overnight stays in the next few weeks or months is too scarce to grasp why someone comes to NSW, has an incredible time and comes back in six months and tells all their friends they have to come too,” he called.
“It’s about the incredible experience you could have in Sydney, after dark, in a restaurant, into the opera house, then into a small music venue or theatre.”
Western Sydney will likely see more tourism dollars as a result. A region that helped form a minority Labor government is poorly provided with venues and has received little marketing investment compared to the CBD, a situation Graham would like to reverse.
Also under ministerial scrutiny is the agency’s multi-million dollar, five-year licensing deal to bring global cultural juggernaut South by Southwest to Sydney’s CBD.
Graham said importing the music and talk festival from Austin, Texas is “in line with the direction we want to take with the creative industries.”
“But I’m worried that just bringing a little bit of US culture to Sydney won’t work,” he said.
When asked if some of his events should be held in western Sydney, he said: “Should it happen in the medium to longer term? Absolutely.”
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Dec. 7, 2016 Doing good is good business, and we’re leading the way in our industry. JLL has been named to the inaugural JUST 100 list compiled by Forbes magazine and JUST Capital, a nonprofit that studies corporate behavior. The list ranks U.S. public companies based on workplace, ethics and corporate citizenship issues. JLL was
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Dec. 2, 2016 By: John Roberts, Executive Vice President, JLL Houston With both construction and overall U.S. unemployment rates near record lows, and development volumes at cycle highs, a lack of construction labor continues to be a challenge in all U.S. markets. Skilled labor job openings have increased nationally, yet gone unfilled for longer than
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Nov. 22, 2016 Holiday sales figures generally grow or shrink in line with the U.S. economy. Just as the U.S. GDP has shown slow, steady growth since the end of the recession, so too have holiday sales. Last year’s holiday sales grew by 3.2 percent. This year’s growth is expected to be between 3.5 and
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PODCAST | Arman Fatic interviews Ermin Bravo, actor and 11th Talents Sarajevo mentor, at the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival.
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Bosnian actor Ermin Bravo is one of the mentors of the Acting Studio in this years Talents Sarajevo edition, which takes place during the course of the 23rd Sarajevo Film Festival.
Aside from his activities as a mentor of the Talents, Ermin appeared in the Festival this year with three films, Semih Kaplanoglu’s The Grain, Alen Drljevic’s Men Don’t cry, and Faruk Sabanovic’s Birds Like Us. We took this chance to talk with Ermin about his career from being one of the Talents, 11 years ago, to becoming
We took this chance to talk with Ermin about his career from being one of the Talents, 11 years ago, to becoming recognisable Bosnian actor and Talents mentor. Ermin also takes the time to answer about his roles, casting choices and ways he prepares for films.
Interview by Arman Fatic, one of the members of Talents Press at the 11th Talents Sarajevo.

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WE MEET ON THE 3rd WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT BURRATON METHODIST CHAPEL FROM 10.00 A.M. TO 12 NOON
SINGING FOR FUN is a group of ladies who enjoy singing but do not wish to join a Choir. As one member said recently ‘If you sing whilst hoovering – then this group is for you’!
The Group is run by a few of the original members, with Heather looking after the admin, Gillian doing the typing and encouraging people to sing, and Mary & Toni organising a welcome cup of tea/coffee. The most important person, is Paul, our pianist, who is very patient and encourages us to keep trying new songs, etc.
The list of songs is agreed, in advance, for each ‘term’ and the wide range of songs demonstrates the various ages and likes/dislikes of our members. For £1 per week, we have fun, sing loud and make friends – not bad value for money!
If you are interested in joining us, then contact Gillian Foster either via e-mail at groups@saltashU3A.org.uk or find me at the monthly meeting and have a chat.

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Join Mindy Yocum for a free legal advice clinic. Bring your topic. Common topics include, but are not limited to: eviction and foreclosure, discrimination, disability, landlord/tenant disputes, contracts, debt collection, business start ups or another question of your choice. Visit us in the lower level meeting room 128. This clinic is brought to the library by Yocum Law.
Any children and teens who complete all 5 weeks of the Summer Reading Program will be invited to a pool party at the Cardington Pool. The pool will close and only those who completed the program will have the pool all to themselves!! Can't wait to see you there!
The Cardington-Lincoln Public Library is proud to host local author Mindy McGinnis to sign her upcoming novel, Given to the Sea. Mindy will be signing books Saturday, April 15 from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Mindy is a YA author who has worked in a high school library for thirteen years.

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Located in the state of New South Wales, the Ambarvale region is a picturesque area that is popular among both locals and visitors. This region covers a large swathe of land, encompassing a diverse mix of natural landscapes and bustling urban centres. Some of the most common sites to see in Ambarvale include expansive green spaces like parks and forests, as well as notable landmarks like the historic Campbelltown courthouse.
What makes this area so appealing to those who live and visit here is its abundance of natural resources and variety of recreational activities. Whether you are looking for tranquil spots for hiking or biking, or prefer more lively entertainment venues like concert halls and sports clubs, Ambarvale has something for everyone.
Additionally, there are plenty of great restaurants, shops, and other amenities in many of the local communities. So if you are looking for a lifestyle that gives you access to all the best things that life has to offer, then look no further than Ambarvale - a thriving region in NSW with something for everyone!
In Ambarvale Area NSW, many factors can attract unwanted pest animals and insects, such as rodents and bugs. One of the main reasons why these tiny creatures are drawn to this area is the abundance of food sources available.
For example, many homes have ample amounts of water available through leaking pipes or open pet dishes, while restaurants and shops offer a plentiful supply of edible scraps.
In addition, warm conditions and shelter provided by many buildings make it easy for pests to thrive.
Another reason pest animals flock to this area is the presence of small holes or cracks in walls or drains which they can use as access points into buildings.
While pest control is often difficult, some measures can be taken to prevent pest invasions in Ambarvale Area NSW. For instance, homeowners and businesses should make sure all food sources are properly contained and sanitized to discourage pest infestations. Furthermore, any holes or cracks in buildings should be sealed off immediately in order to prevent rodent entry.
By taking these precautions, we can help reduce pest invasions in Ambarvale Area NSW and create a pest-free environment for everyone living there.
When it comes to pest control, year-round treatment is essential for both residential and commercial customers.
For one thing, pest infestations can strike at any time of the year and without warning. Whether you're dealing with pests like termites and cockroaches, or even larger issues like rodent infestations, having a pest control plan in place is key to protecting your property and ensuring that your family or employees are safe from potential threats.
Additionally, by staying on top of pest issues through regular treatments throughout the year, you can help prevent minor problems from escalating into major concerns.
Overall, for people looking for peace of mind when it comes to pest control, year-round treatment is the best option available. So if you want to keep your home or business pest-free 365 days a year, be sure to contact a certified pest controller today!
At E1 Pest Solutions, our team of pest control experts is committed to providing the highest quality pest management and extermination services in the Ambarvale Region. Our years of experience have given us unmatched expertise when it comes to tackling even the toughest pest infestations, whether they are caused by insects, rodents, or other organisms we provide the right solution.
Our comprehensive approach to pest control incorporates a wide range of techniques and methods that are specifically designed to tackle the specific needs and challenges of each situation to Australian standards while keeping your family and pets safe. Whether we are dealing with structural issues or tracking down pest infestations at their source, we always use the latest technology and cutting-edge equipment to ensure thorough, effective results. Other pest control Sydney services are for ants, bed bugs, wasps, fleas + more. Plus, our approach is tailored to your needs, meaning that you always get professional help and support from a friendly and knowledgeable pest control expert.
So if you're looking for the best pest control Ambarvale has to offer, look no further than E1 Pest Solutions. We guarantee satisfaction every time!

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text: Malignant melanoma may be the deadliest type of epidermis cancer tumor and chemoresistant highly. of melittin and BV is from the downregulation of PI3K/AKT/mTOR and MAPK signaling pathways. We also discovered that the mix of melittin using the chemotherapeutic agent temozolomide (TMZ) considerably escalates the inhibition of development aswell as invasion in melanoma cells in comparison to melittin or TMZ by itself. Taken together, these outcomes claim that melittin could possibly be requested the prevention and treatment of malignant melanoma potentially. 0.05 versus the control. Each worth represents the indicate SE from three unbiased tests. 2.2. The Inhibitory Aftereffect of BV and Melittin on Melanoma Cell Migration and Invasion To measure the capability of BV and melittin to suppress the metastasis of melanoma cells, the result of BV and melittin over the melanoma cell migration and invasion was examined by wound curing and Matrigel invasion assays, respectively. The wound nothing in neglected control cells was shut after 24 h of incubation completely, whereas treatment with BV and melittin resulted in the suppression of B16F10, A375SM and SK-MEL-28 melanoma cell migration within a dose-dependent manner (Number 3). Open in a separate window Number 3 The effect FG-4592 ic50 of BV and melittin within the migration of melanoma cell lines. The migratory potential of melanoma cells was analyzed using wound healing assay. Cells were treated with BV and melittin for 24 h. Dotted black lines indicate the edge of the space at 0 h. * 0.05 versus the control. Each value represents the imply SE from three self-employed experiments. BV and melittin also decreased the invasion of A375SM and SK-MEL-28 cells when compared with controls (Number 4). Notably, melittin more effectively inhibited the metastatic potential of melanoma cells than BV. Open in a separate window Number 4 The effect of BV and melittin within the invasion of melanoma cell lines. The invasiveness of melanoma cells was analyzed using Matrigel-coated polycarbonate filters. Cells Rabbit Polyclonal to Tau (phospho-Ser516/199) were treated with BV and melittin for 24 h. Cells penetrating the filters were stained and counted under an optical microscope. * 0.05 versus the control. Each value represents the imply SE from three self-employed experiments. 2.3. The Antimelanogenic Effect of BV and Melittin Malignant melanocytes tend to show upregulated melanogenesis and defective melanosomes [21,22]. To investigate FG-4592 ic50 the effect of BV and melittin on melanogenesis of B16F10 cells, we therefore identified the melanin content. The cells were stimulated by -MSH in the presence or absence of BV and melittin for 72 h. Treatment with BV and melittin dose-dependently downregulated the melanin formation of B16F10 cells induced by -MSH, indicating that they inhibit the melanogenesis of melanoma cells (Number 5). Open in a separate window Number 5 The effect of BV and melittin within the melanogenesis of -MSH-stimulated B16F10 cells. Cells had been treated with BV and melittin in the lack or existence of -MSH for 72 h, and the mobile melanin contents had FG-4592 ic50 been driven. * 0.05 versus the -MSH control. Each worth represents the indicate SE from three unbiased tests. 2.4. THE RESULT of BV and Melittin on Melanoma Cell Apoptosis To help expand elucidate the anticancer aftereffect of BV and melittin in melanoma cells, mobile apoptosis was quantitatively analyzed by flow cytometry subsequent Annexin PI and V-FITC dual labeling. When melanoma cells had been treated with BV and melittin for 24 h, the quantity of early and past due apoptotic cells markedly elevated in comparison to handles (from 0.99 to 7.80 and 46.45% for BV and melittin in B16F10 cells, from 1.18 to 35.45 and 98.60% in A375SM cells, and from 4.36 to 25.84 and 90.30% in SK-MEL-28 cells, respectively) (Figure 6). Furthermore, the power of melittin to induce apoptosis was more advanced than BV. Open up in another window Amount 6 The result of BV and melittin for the apoptotic cell loss of life of melanoma cell lines. Cells had been treated with BV and melittin for 24 h. Apoptotic cells had been determined by movement cytometric analysis pursuing annexin V-FITC and propidium iodide (PI) dual labeling. Each worth represents the suggest SE FG-4592 ic50 from three 3rd party experiments. Subsequently, the result of BV and melittin on caspase activity was evaluated to determine if they induce caspase-dependent apoptosis in melanoma cells. Traditional western blot analysis demonstrated that treatment with BV and melittin led to the increased manifestation of cleaved caspase-3 and -9 in A375SM cells (Shape 7). Taken collectively, these data imply the development suppression of melanoma cells by BV and melittin can be partly because of increased apoptosis inside a caspase-dependent way. 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Nestled in sunny southern Portugal, the Algarve has become a go-to spot for people wanting to focus on their health and well-being.
The region’s appeal for health tourism comes from its excellent medical facilities. With three public hospitals in Faro, Portimão, and Lagos, and top private institutions like the Centro Hospitalar do Algarve, the Hospital Particular do Algarve Group, and the Lusíadas Group, residents have access to advanced medical care and skilled professionals. Whether you need orthopaedic care, plastic surgery, or rehabilitation, the Algarve offers a wide range of specialised services with top-notch equipment and expertise.
The Algarve offers various medical centers providing different health services, including 24/7 medical assistance and home visits. For example, Luz Doc, just five minutes from Reserva da Luz, offers exclusive benefits to residents, making quality healthcare more accessible.
Beyond medical care, the Algarve’s natural beauty, sunny weather, incredible lifestyle options, and delicious Mediterranean food create the perfect environment for holistic healing and relaxation. The region promotes healthy ageing, social connections, enjoyment, and freedom, fostering an atmosphere of overall well-being.
Gerry Fagan, CEO of DDM and Reserva da Luz, highlights Portugal’s enduring appeal as a family-friendly destination and its commitment to safety and quality of life through innovative services. He says, “Having visited Portugal since I was 20, I’ve seen the country evolve, keeping its friendly vibe while introducing new services to ensure safety and a better quality of life for everyone.”
In summary, the Algarve isn’t just a place for property investment—it’s a holistic sanctuary where people can focus on their health, well-being, and purpose amidst the serene beauty of southern Portugal.


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Google Patent Reveals a Smart Contact Lens with an Integrated Glucose Reader that Novartis has now licensed
Last week the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Google revealing new aspects of their smart contact lens invention. Patently Mobile began covering Google's breakthrough technology back in March of this year in a report titled "Google takes their Glass Vision to Smart Contact Lenses" which covered the foundation of this technology. In a new report posted only moments ago on Patently Mobile, we cover one of Google's latest patent applications titled "In-Situ Tear Sample Collection and Testing using a contact Lens." The timing of Google's latest patent application relating to smart contact lenses with integrated glucose testing couldn't have been any better. In under a week of its publication by the US Patent and Trademark Office, Google broke the news that the Novartis eye care unit Alcon had struck a deal to license their smart lens technology. As Google and Apple prepare to battle for future Home and Health markets, the deal with Novartis puts Google in a phenomenal position for first strike success. The ball is now in Apple's court – who just might deliver a surprise or two of their own later this fall.
In the end, whether you cheer for Google or not, the fact is that their latest invention has the potential of assisting hundreds of millions of diabetics around the world. It could forever mean the end of using lancets on a daily basis to capture one's glucose levels. And the thing is – a glucose reader is only the beginning. The off-shoot dimensions of Google's smart contact lens technology are many, with the benefits being just as unique.
For more details, see our Patently Mobile report.

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The issue has locked out the Sign Out button in-game for a while now.
Riot Games rolls out updates bi-weekly, typically including new features, balance changes, and bug fixes. Unfortunately, some issues, such as the inaccessible in-game Sign-Out button, have yet to be fixed as of Patch 6.03.
Riot Games has acknowledged the bug and is working on a fix to address the issue. With that said, you can try a few things to fix the problem yourself. We will show you how in this guide.
What is the ‘Please Close Other Riot Games Products Before Signing Out Error’ in VALORANT?
The Please close other Riot Games products before signing out error will pop up if you have one or more Riot titles running in the background.
The Riot Games client manages all of Riot’s titles, including League of Legends, Runeterra, VALORANT, and others. Players cannot sign out from in-game whenever one of these titles runs.
In VALORANT, players can sign out from in-game upon exiting the game, allowing them to sign into a different account the next time they launch the VALORANT launcher from their desktop shortcut. Unfortunately, this feature has been locked out since the bug appeared a few patches back.
The weird thing about this bug is that it points toward having multiple Riot Games titles open in the background, yet most players do not have any other Riot games on their computer other than VALORANT.
The good news is that Riot Games knows the issue exists, so a permanent fix should be up soon. You can try a few things to fix the issue yourself.
How to fix the Signout Error in VALORANT?
You can fix the Signout Error in VALORANT by deleting VALORANT app data or reinstalling Riot Vanguard. While some users have successfully fixed the issue through these methods, your mileage may vary, and you may have to sign out from your VALORANT account through other means.
Signout From RiotClientUX
Since the Sign-Out button is locked out from within VALORANT, you can try to sign out through the Riot Client instead.
- Right-click on the VALORANT icon on your desktop, then click on ‘Open File Location’:
2. In the Riot Games folder, open the ‘UX’ folder:
3. Launch the RiotClientUX app:
4. The Riot Client should open without launching VALORANT:
5. Click on the profile button in the upper right corner of the Riot Games client, then click on ‘Sign Out.’
6. The Riot Games client will relaunch and allow you to Sign In using another account:
Delete VALORANT AppData
Other users have reportedly been able to fix the problem by simply deleting files in the VALORANT AppData folder. Try this method and see if it works in your case as well.
- Press the Win + R button on your keyboard to bring up the Run application:
2. Type “appdata” in the text box, then click OK.
3. In the appdata folder, double-click on ‘Local’:
4. Scroll down to ‘Riot Games,’ then open the folder:
5. You should find three folders in the Riot Games folder. Highlight all three and delete them:
Reinstall Riot Vanguard
Try to reinstall Riot Vanguard and see if that fixes the problem. Other users have reportedly been able to fix the problem by simply reinstalling Riot Vanguard on their PC.
- Launch the Add or Remove Programs app on your Windows PC and look for Riot Vanguard:
2. Click on the three dots on the rightmost side, then select ‘Uninstall’:
3. After you uninstall the Riot Vanguard app, launch the Riot Client and wait for it to redownload Riot Vanguard. You might have to restart your PC after redownloading the Riot Vanguard app.
While some users have reportedly fixed the Sign Out problem by trying different methods, such as the ones featured above, others have been unsuccessful at addressing the problem.
For now, you can just work around the issue and sign out from the Riot Games Client while we wait for a more permanent fix from the devs.

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The CLA runs from 1 January up to and including 31 December 2013. The salary for mail deliverers who have been employed by PostNL for more than one year, will be increased by 0.91% with retrospective effect as from 1 January 2013. As from 1 July 2013 the salary for these mail deliverers will increase by 0.6%.
Further, we have clarified existing arrangements about payment of hours worked, delivery times and salary payment.
We are PostNL. The postal and logistic solutions provider. For our customers, we are the link between the physical and the online world. We facilitate communications between people and companies. We deliver parcels seven days a week and letters five days a week. On an average day, we deliver 575,000 parcels and 9 million letters throughout the Benelux. We offer more and more new services through combinations of smart networks, digital applications and the right communications channels. In doing so, we aim to make the daily lives of our customers easier.
As the first listed postal company, we have the largest and most modern network for letters, parcels and e-commerce in the Benelux countries. In addition, we also operate in Germany, Italy and eight other countries across the world. PostNL employs a total of 46,000 people. With our loyal workforce, extensive networks and innovative drive, our ambition is to be the leading postal and logistics solutions provider in chosen markets. In 2016 our revenues reached €3,4 billion.

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Master portrait artist Zimou Tan revives the Gospel in art but won’t depict the face of Jesus
POUGHKEEPSIE, New York — About a month before his solo exhibition billed “The Lord was there” opened at the Arkell Museum in Canajoharie on March 1, master portrait artist Zimou Tan had a completely different vision of what the show would look like.
Initially, Tan planned to display 15 pieces from his portfolio split between his religious paintings and his portraits. But God, he said, interrupted everything.
“After a sermon that I heard about, maybe two months ago during our Sunday service, the pastor mentioned that the Lord was there. The whole sermon revolved around the idea that the Lord was there. Every part [of what] we do, Jesus is with us,” Tan explains.
“Tears came out my eyes, nonstop. My heart felt that I was called to do something different for the Lord. And I decided at that moment the whole show is dedicated [to the Lord].”
Tan, an award-winning traditional fine artist specializing in portrait and narrative figurative painting and drawings, would later find out that instead of getting space at the museum to display 15 paintings from his religious collection, he could put 10 pieces on display.
And the 10 he selected reflect how deeply his work is inspired by his faith and Scripture from the titles to the narratives behind them. There is “Valley of Dry Bones,” inspired by Ezekiel 37:1-10; “The Lion, the lamb, and the King,” inspired by Revelation 5:5 and Isaiah 53:7; “Forgiveness,” inspired by John 8:3-7; “Temptations,” inspired by Matthew 4:1-11; “Faith,” inspired by Genesis 22:1-19; “40 Days,” inspired by Matthew 4:1; “Blessing,” inspired by Luke 6:20-23; “Seeking Sanctuary,” inspired by Romans 11:33-36; "Carrying the cross together," inspired by Matthew 27:31-32; and “Receiving the Paraclete”, inspired by John 16:13.
About 10 years earlier, Tan, 50, says he converted to Christianity. Though he was always a spiritual person with Buddhist influences, his work was mainly rooted in a philosophical exploration of life without any specific faith tradition. Since his conversion to Christianity, he says he has been on a different journey with his art.
It is a crisp, sunny, spring day in late March when Tan recalls the story of God’s divine interruption that set the stage for “The Lord was there,” which ends on April 28 at the museum about 200 miles outside New York City.
He is comfortably dressed in jeans, a stylish sweater, a trilby hat, and glasses with photochromic lenses that change color in the sun. He introduces himself warmly in the parking lot of a historic building in Wingdale. He reveals that he and his wife are working to fulfill another vision to convert the building into a hub for artists. It will include a gallery where Christian artists especially can find a home to display their work.
“This gallery can also open a door, a window for Christian artists, because not too many places are willing to host just for religious art,” Tan says.
He recalls the history of the building as he enters. It once housed a hotel. Most recently, it was a showroom for Hunt’s Country Furniture. A sign for the furniture company still hangs at the front. It isn’t hard to imagine the building as a hotel near the bank of the Tenmile River across the street. It’s quiet and rustic.
Tan gives a quick tour of the building while casting his vision of each room inside. It’s easy to see as he describes it in painterly tones.
He eventually stops next to the sill of a bright picture window just above the main stairway on the second floor of the building where he shares a bit of his origin story as an artist. It started in China.
“I always joked around that I was made in China and improved in the United States,” he quips.
He recalls the first time he went to school at age 8. He remembers when his teacher asked what he wanted to be as an adult and how he never hesitated to tell it.
“People say, ‘I want to be an astronaut,’ ‘I want to be a doctor,’ ‘I want to be a lawyer,’ I didn't want to be a scientist,’” Tan recalls. “I was the only one with my hand raised, saying, 'I want to be an artist.' I remember that because that was the first time I went to school.”
Tan had never been able to attend school before then. He recalls being separated from his parents at one point and put in the care of his grandmother.
Though he never had everything he needed to practice art in his earlier years, Tan explains how a lack of formal tools for the trade wasn’t able to stop him from being creative.
“I was using a twig on the ground. During that time kids had nothing. I was just using rocks and twigs on the ground. Drawing and cutting, copying things I see,” he says.
People in his community noticed his talent. By the time he was about 12, Tan says he began learning about portraiture. He started sketching members of his family even though his work at that time was not very good. He also became an apprentice to a 93-year-old master artist in China.


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Defensively, it’s hard to imagine the Wild playing better against the Chicago Blackhawks. The Wild didn’t give the offensive juggernaut much in Tuesday’s 2-1 overtime loss in Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Now the Wild must find ways to generate more against the team that gave up the fewest goals in the NHL during the regular season. It could start with more physical play.
“We have to make sure that we’re making their [defensemen] pay a price,” coach Mike Yeo said. “We have to make sure we’re getting pucks behind them, and I thought our forecheck wasn’t enough a factor in the game for us.”
The Zach Parise-Mikko Koivu-Charlie Coyle line was limited to five shots.
“I was going to look at a little of the film, of our lines and shifts,” Parise said. “I thought we had too many what I call one-and-done plays, where we get into the zone and try to make a play and it gets broken up and we’re back out of our zone.
“We’ll have to see and find things we can do a little better and hold onto the puck a little more. That’s been one of our strengths this season, of our line, is getting the puck down low, and I don’t think we did a very good job of that last night.”
Koivu won 12 of 19 faceoffs, but Parise said he and Coyle, as well as the defensemen, need to help Koivu win more.
“They’re the type of team that if you don’t win the draw against them, you could be chasing the puck the whole shift,” Parise said.
The Wild’s power play finished the regular season ranked second on the road, but it went 0-for-4 Tuesday, including advantages in the third period and overtime with the score tied at 1-1.
Yeo said they will meet with the power-play units Thursday after breaking down the video.
“We were a little too slow and a little too passive against a team that plays tight,” Yeo said. “They play to the inside, so if you’re not aggressive and ready to attack in certain situations than it’s pretty easy for them to keep you to the outside.”
Defenseman Ryan Suter said he felt good Wednesday after logging a franchise-record 41 minutes, 8 seconds in Game 1.
“It’s unreal,” Parise said. “He comes off the ice after what seems like a two-minute shift, and he’s not even breathing heavy. I don’t get it. I wish I was the same way. He played a lot of hockey [Tuesday] and he comes in [Wednesday] and looks like he had a day off [Tuesday]. I can’t say I’m surprised.”
Said Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook: “We noticed he was out there quite a bit. … We saw the sheet after the game, and 41 minutes is unbelievable. I remember going back to last year, Duncan [Keith] and I played 30 minutes. … That felt like a lot.
“Forty-one was unbelievable. It was pretty crazy.”
No backup needed
Left with no other goalie with Niklas Backstrom hurt, Yeo smiled slyly when asked what the Wild would have done Tuesday night if Josh Harding was injured or played poorly.
“I don’t know,” Yeo said. “I didn’t like some of the choices that were being thrown at us.”
“[Goalie coach] Bob Mason maybe,” Yeo said. “[TV color man and former goalie] Mike Greenlay, maybe. [Assistant to the GM and former goalie] Jim Mill.”
Truth is, the Wild would only have been permitted to use a player on its roster, meaning it would have had to been a skater with no third goalie on the roster.
“Josh got hit there in the third period — I think [Jonathan] Toews kind of hit him — and I was thinking, ‘What happens if he goes down?’ ” Suter said. “Luckily, we didn’t have to deal with that.”
Darcy Kuemper was recalled from Houston of the AHL on Wednesday.
Forward Jason Pominville (head), who has missed three games, is questionable to return Friday.


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Cameron County employees and county residents will still be required to wear masks in county business and facilities, according to an extended order signed by Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr.
The order extends the initial mask mandate that was first signed by Trevino Jr. March 2020. The order went into effect Friday, May 7 and will run through Monday, June 7 according to a news release from the county.
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Several days in November there was a line out the front door of the Carbondale post office.
Complaints swirled about potential mail delays, particularly during election season.
Now, as the Christmas holiday season has begun — traditionally a hectic time for any post office — the new Carbondale Postmaster, Kim Ballantine, is anticipating another overwhelming onslaught of packages.
Ballantine became postmaster in July, after the previous postmaster, Reza Tehrani, took over Aspen’s post office.
“The challenge has been that the parcel volume in Carbondale since the pandemic has tripled, but the staffing has not,” remarked Ballantine in a recent interview. She estimated that about 75 percent of the packages that move through the Carbondale post office are from Amazon.
“A normal delivery for us for Amazon might be 12 pallets a day. We’re getting upwards of 30 pallets a day,” Ballantine reported.
This places a strain not only on carriers, but on storage space. In addition to the tripling of parcel volume, postal service staff have periodically been out on quarantine, reducing available man power.
“I can’t seem to hire anybody,” Ballantine lamented. “Since I’ve been here, there’s been a banner outside. I have offered positions. We really need carriers badly, we’re advertising for it constantly, and we just can’t seem to get anybody that wants to work delivery here in Carbondale.”
Those interested in employment can apply at usps.com/careers, according to Ballantine. “I need carriers, and I will hire them. I will hire them” she said.
An often-reported reason for difficulty staffing Roaring Fork Valley post offices is the nationally-managed pay structure for the United States Postal Service, which may be a mismatch for a rural community with a high cost of living.
Despite this challenge, Ballantine is optimistic about careers with the Postal Service, saying, “I’m 26 years in, and it has afforded me a lot of other things. I mean, the benefits are wonderful. I think that it’s a good opportunity for someone, especially someone who may not have a strong educational background or someone who is just starting out in life. It put me through college.”
In late October and early November, there were frequent grumblings on social media from Carbondale residents wondering if something was up with their mail.
According to Ballantine, several factors collided to create a challenging time for the post office.
First was the already-increased parcel volume, likely connected to the pandemic; second was the increase in political mail, including ballots, which were given top priority in sorting and delivery, along with all other first class mail; third was an Amazon Prime day, which took place on Oct. 13-14, increasing the already high volume of parcels; and fourth was the early snow storm that fell in the last week of October, delaying the movement of packages from regional mail centers and creating treacherous conditions for local carriers.
Ballantine was adamant that her team had not missed any deliveries. She said that despite the convergence of problems, she and her team were devoted to their mission, delivering until late into the night, often in their own vehicles, to make sure packages, and especially ballots, were delivered. Ballantine said that even she was out there regularly in her blue Toyota 4Runner, delivering mail, and hand-delivering ballots to election centers.
Ballantine was cheerful about her new role and her new community. (She moved to Carbondale from Charleston, South Carolina, in part to be nearer to her daughter, a teacher in Denver.)
She said volume is likely to continue increasing through the holiday gifting season and urged the community to ship early to buffer against delays caused by high volumes and winter weather.
And she says she wants to know when things aren’t going right. She’s in the process of replacing the troubled phone system, which she says often features a busy signal, even when not in use.
Ballantine encouraged community members to reach out directly to Delivery Supervisor Hayley Failing with any delivery-related issues.


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Start free Blinkist trial Upgrade to Premium Read or listen now Synopsis Get Some Headspace paves an easy path to understanding meditation and the ways it can benefit us. Drawing on his own experience as a Buddhist monk, Puddicombe offers a strong case that even the busiest people can take ten minutes a day to get some much needed headspace and live better because of it. Key idea 1 of 8 Headspace means living just as you already do — with an added sense of peace and fulfillment.
Imagine a life in which you can relish the moment and are free of extraneous thoughts, worries and distractions. This clear-headed state can be referred to as headspace. Sounds blissful, right? But how do you get there? As you may have guessed — through meditation. By practicing regular meditation, you can teach your mind to relax back into its natural, chaos-free state. So what exactly is meditation? Engaging in meditation offers respite from all the pressures and distractions of the modern world that make a perfect breeding ground for anxiety, and in turn affect our happiness and our relationships.
Furthermore, meditation is the skill of knowing how to step back and not let yourself get caught up in endless spirals of unproductive negative thoughts. A frantic, anxious mind is like a wild horse: to train it, you must be easy on it, cut it some slack and give it the space it needs.
Gentleness is key. Great techniques to ease into meditation include simply sitting still and allowing your thoughts to drift by without becoming attached to them. You can elaborate on this exercise by focusing on a particular sense, such as sight or sound, and if you find yourself getting hijacked by your thoughts, simply refocus your attention to that particular sense. Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a good or bad meditation. There is only a distracted or undistracted meditation or an aware or unaware person.
Key ideas in this title Headspace means living just as you already do — with an added sense of peace and fulfillment. Knowing how to approach the practice of meditation is key to getting results. You can find headspace no matter what you are actively or passively doing. Meditation can be integrated into all aspects of your life and improve your relationship with others. A more mindful life can lead to better sleep and being able to control eating disorders.
Regular meditation reduces stress and anxiety and leads to an enhanced quality of life. Final summary.
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I loved this post. I read it and tried to put it out of my mind…and it haunted me all night. All. Night. I couldn’t put it out of my mind and finally I had to go and re-read it. Then reblog it. Be warned though, spoilers ahead.
I started to read it and it immediately caught my interest. That phrase: “I do not believe in magic.” was genius because it created interest. I knew that something was going to happen to Montgomery that would challenge that belief and I wanted to find out what it was.
Then the description of the book. I was there. I could actually smell the old books and feel the pressure in the room. I could believe I had been in a room like that. And when he mentioned that he was going to open the door…well, I’m in terrified anticipation for what happens next. I really hope, he’ll post a part two to this because….well, I need closure.
Sheer genius. That writing caught my interest like a fist and I’m still wondering what on earth is going to happen when he opens that door…yikes.
My name is Montgomery Vale, and I do not believe in magic.
I repeat myself: I do not believe in magic.
I do not believe in magic, and therefore nothing I am about to write can be true. I am an old man, asleep in my bed, and the night’s ill humours are clearly affecting my dreams. I write to calm my nerves, to simply record the events of recent hours. For if I am sane—if any of this has truly happened—I must leave warning for others.
I write because I may be insane, for surely none of this can have happened.
I write because the door must not be opened.
It seems ages ago that I found the book, but it can scarcely have been more than a day. I found it in my own library, on the floor by the fireplace. It was a massive tome, five…
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3 Good Reasons to Hire an Ocean Ridge Home Developer
There are many things that have to be factored in when building a house which is the exact same reason why it is daunting and stressful as well to carry out such project. Luckily, with the help of Ocean Ridge developer, they can help you to make your problems disappear. Since they are pros in this field, rest assure that they can serve you the experience, knowledge and expertise which is what they use as well in making their client’s dream home come to life.
Ocean Ridge developer were able to do this as they’re working with different professionals that are connected to house building from architects, electricians, interior designers, plumbers and so forth. The reasons below might just change your mind if you feel hesitant in working with these professionals.
Reason number 1. Plan an allotted budget for the house – you have to know how much the house will cost you to build it. Chances are that you will apply for mortgage and construction loan to make sure that there would be no hiccups as you start with the project. Custom home builders as what mentioned before have the knowledge and experience in pretty much anything related to home building so you can have assurance that even in this aspect, they can help you out.
Having said that, Ocean Ridge developer can help with the expenses as they know the best materials to be used and also, on where to find the supplies they need at reasonable prices.
Reason number 2. Home plans are guiding you with illustration of the entire house – home plans play an integral role when planning the space, scheduling construction and setting a budget. This is something that requires expertise of custom home builder in collaboration with architect.
Reason number 3. Conceptualizes your house design – as clients work with home builders, they can have a glimpse of how their house would look like after it is done. As for the details and other specifics of the property, it will be made upon the requests of client.
It is preferable to hire professional and experienced Ocean Ridge developer than part-time constructors as they have established their name and more experienced. To learn more about the custom home builder, you may check out how long they’ve been in this business and the projects that they’ve completed before during their years of operation. Not only that, as you work with Ocean Ridge developer they’ll be offering additional features that you may want to have in your house plan and even provide you with warranty and after sales service if something goes wrong unexpectedly.

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ERIN, Wis. (AP) — There wasn’t even a golf course on this rolling piece of land before 2006. Now Erin Hills is ticketed for stardom.
Set in the glacier-molded landscape of southeast Wisconsin, the 7,660-yard, par-72 course is hosting the U.S. Amateur this week and bigger things are coming down the road. In many respects, this week’s tournament is a dress rehearsal for the 2017 U.S. Open.
Earlier this week, USGA executive director Mike Davis mentioned Erin Hills’ potential to emulate elite venues such as Pebble Beach, Shinnecock Hills and Oakmont.
“We’ve known that for quite a while, but to hear it publicly is really good,” said Dana Fry, one of the course architects. “But then to hear some of the comments Mike Davis said about the potential this course has in the future to become one of the great championship courses ever – his words, not mine – he’s putting it up with the Pebble Beaches and the Shinnecock Hills, that’s real high praise.”
Although the course only opened in 2006, it already has been through an ownership change and extensive renovation.
“The common denominator is the piece of land,” Fry said. “And the land is that special.”
Although the course is located in Wisconsin’s scenic Kettle Moraine forest region, it’s largely treeless and looks every bit like a links-style course – except for its lack of proximity to water.
Its defining characteristic is its length.
“I love this place,” said Cranston, R.I.-based amateur Bobby Leopold. “My caddie was like, ‘It’s 7,800 yards, it doesn’t really suit your game that much.’ I said I really like it. I love this style of golf. I mean, this golf course is, I think, one of the best I’ve played. It’s really, really good. Conditions are awesome. If you hit your driver well, you get rewarded. That’s how it should be.”
Leopold grew up in England, so he has some idea of what it’s like to play in windy conditions. Still, he was surprised at just how much the wind factored in at Erin Hills.
“It’s long,” Leopold said. “When the wind blew yesterday, some of those holes were just brutal. But at the same time, it’s like playing links golf. Once the winds turn around, once you get the holes downwind, you can take advantage. You’ve kind of just got to survive the ones going into the wind, and take advantage of the ones downwind.”
Michael Hurdzan, another architect who helped design the course, said he was happy to hear players, officials and fans back up what he has felt about Erin Hills all along.
“This golf course is a wonderful golf course, even if it didn’t have this kind of a tournament,” Hurdzan said. “This tournament validates the fact that it is a great (course). It can test the best – and it can be a lot of fun for the average person to play as well.”
Hurdzan said he talked to players who were eliminated after stroke play earlier this week, and even they didn’t complain.
“Not one person had one bad thing to say about it,” Hurdzan said. “Of all the people that could have grumbled were the guys that didn’t make it. They didn’t. ‘It was a fair test, and I didn’t make it,’ that was their attitude. So I think that’s another validation.”
The course also is trying to win over area fans, and isn’t charging admission to this week’s tournament.
The free admission enticed Brad Ricker to make the hour-and-a-half drive from Madison with his son-in-law, Kyle Perry.
“I think this is a great course to watch golf,” Ricker said. “It’s a great venue for spectating because of the terrain. I was at Whistling Straits for the 2004 PGA Championship. This doesn’t have Lake Michigan by it but it’s gorgeous.”
The approximately hour-long drive from Milwaukee to the course winds past the majestic Holy Hill basilica, and the scenery doesn’t disappoint once fans are on the property.
“It’s outstanding,” said Dick Bird of Monches, Wis., a volunteer working a crosswalk below the first tee. “This is what’s left over after the glaciers rolled through here ten thousand years ago. So there’s a natural contour to the land. You can’t beat it.”


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Multidimensional Family Therapy (MDFT) Overview Approach To Treating Opioid Use Anxiety and Depression Lists MDFT as the only beneficial treatment. option for adolescent cannabis users. Lists MDFT as a MODEL treatment. The link between treatment techniques and longterm treatment outcome was examined in an empirically supported familybased treatment for adolescent drug abuse. Observational ratings of therapist interventions were used to predict outcomes at 6 and 12 months posttreatment for 63 families receiving multidimensional family therapy.
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Alibaba, JD.com Investors Boost Shift to Hong Kong’s Market
- Alibaba, JD.com saw size of H.K. shares double in past year
- Low turnover in H.K. market poses challenge for investors
Some of the biggest Chinese tech firms are seeing investors boost their proportion of Hong Kong-traded shares away from American Depository Receipts, as tougher U.S. regulatory oversight and elevated bilateral tensions darken the prospects for such firms on Wall Street.
Nine Chinese firms that have a U.S. primary listing and either secondary or dual primary-listed status in the Asian financial hub have seen increased proportion of Hong Kong shares in the past year, according to Bloomberg calculations based on exchange data available through January 2021.
Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd. and JD.com Inc. led the pack, with the conversions nearly doubling. ADR holders can hand their U.S. shares back to the depository bank to register a conversion, which then swaps them into Hong Kong-listed shares at a set ratio.
The development adds to the momentum of financial decoupling between the world’s two largest economies, reversing a trend that has helped nurture some of China’s most influential companies and enriched global banks and investors via New York-bound share floats in the last two decades.
While the so-called “homecoming” of more U.S.-listed Chinese firms and their trading to Hong Kong will help defend its status as a financial center, the disproportionately thin liquidity in the city’s stock market may pose a challenge for investors.
Alibaba, JD.Com among U.S.-listed firms seeing stock migration to H.K.
“Clearly the ADR delisting risk is the key driver of this liquidity shift,” said Vivian Lin Thurston, a portfolio manager at William Blair Investment Management, referring to the certificates that are equivalents of shares in foreign firms.
Under a law signed by U.S. President Donald Trump a month before he left office, Chinese firms may face delisting starting in 2024 if they refuse to show financial information to American regulators. Converting shares from the U.S. to Hong Kong enables investors to minimize that risk.
“In the case of forced ADR liquidation or restrictions for investors to trade ADRs in the U.S., most foreign investors would still be able to keep their exposure to these stocks via their Hong Kong listings,” said Jessica Tea, investment specialist at BNP Paribas Asset Management Asia.
Recent decisions by global index compilers MSCI Inc. and FTSE Russell to switch to Hong Kong-traded stocks may have also been a catalyst for the surge in demand to swap New York-listed shares of companies including Alibaba and JD.com. Expectation that such firms will eventually be included into stock trading links between Hong Kong and the mainland have boosted their appeal as well.
So far, the listing venue has not made a difference for performance. Investors holding Alibaba’s Hong Kong shares would have had just a 0.08 percentage point lead over its ADRs as the tech giant plunged last year. For JD.com, Hong Kong traders would have come out with a 0.4 percentage point lead.
Still, there are 37 U.S.-listed Chinese companies without a presence on the Hong Kong exchange with a market cap of over $1 billion, including ride-hailing giant DiDi Global Inc. which is mulling an eastward shift, HSBC Holdings Plc. strategists including Herald van der Linde wrote in a note. They have a combined market value of $278 billion.
Despite the benefits, investors moving their holdings to Hong Kong will face a big disadvantage: a less active and liquid market.
For 12 of the 17 dual-listed companies, Hong Kong already hosts over half of their shares outstanding. But turnover in such stocks is generally at least twice as high on the American exchanges, according to the HSBC.
With total turnover of $4 trillion, the Hong Kong market ranked No. 9 among its peers in 2020, well below $90 trillion in the U.S., $30 trillion in mainland China and $7 trillion in Japan, according to Bank of America. Total market cap for shares listed in Hong Kong is a tad below that of Japan and is about half of that of mainland China, according to Bloomberg-compiled data.
“While more of that trading will shift to Hong Kong over time, the total combined trading volumes in these shares is likely to decline as some institutional investors won’t trade these stocks anymore,” the HSBC strategists wrote.
Authors: Jeanny Yu, Yiqin Shen, John Cheng, Bloomberg


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Bruno Mars' representative has dismissed reports suggesting the pop star has 'come out' as a gay man, insisting the April Fool's Day rumors are "completely fabricated".
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Gossip about the singer's sexual orientation emerged on Sunday, suggesting Mars had come "out of the closet" during an interview on a Chicago, Ill., radio station.
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In the several months since I’ve been taking writing seriously, I’ve come up with a small handful of tools that are essential to me.
While I’ve been known to haul around a wee moleskine journal, in truth I need a keyboard to write efficiently. My handwriting is awful (the only “D” that I received in elementary school was in handwriting!), slow, and doesn’t flow. Luckily for me, I touch type, and unluckily for me, I have overused my hands for years (see: the risks one takes as a professional musician – repetitive motion injury/arthritis). I can’t manage the keyboard on my iMac for hours at a time, even though I found the IceKey keyboard from recommendations on the MacRumors forums. (Fora! I know! But that just looks weird!). I much prefer the keyboards on laptops, and have coveted a MacBook Air ever since they came out. However, that’s not possible right now (see: Wall Street Meltdown). After more googling, I learned that the Dell Mini 10v can be hacked into running Mac OSX, so, with the help of the good gents at MyDellMini, I hackintoshed my $250 Mini 10v, and it runs OSX like a charm. I find that typing in my lap is much less of a strain on my hands than with the keyboard on a desk.
I never bought Pages. the official Mac word processing app (see Wall Street, above), but there is a cool, free Mac app called “Bean”, which I am in LOVE with. You can use it in a regular window, or set it to ‘full screen’, and type away with white type on a dark blue background – easy on the eyes, especially at night. If you use a Mac and want to try Bean, be sure to save your docs as an .rtf file, not a Word .doc. I had my manuscript corrupted several times before I learned that Bean and .doc files aren’t a perfect match – either on the iMac or the hackintosh. I’m not sure what the issue is there, but I haven’t had any trouble since I went with .rtf files, which are readable on whatever word processing app one cares to use. Rescuing the corrupted file involved opening it as a .txt, then editing the hell out of it for missing punctuation and annoying extra spaces. Not recommended, especially if you’re a Red-Pencil Virgo like me. And yes, my hair has come back in. Mostly. Almost. You get the picture.
File: Save As: Dropbox/xxx.rtf.
I am an absolute NUT about backing up my work. I save it in a couple places on the hackintosh, a couple places on the iMac, on a USB thumb drive… but if there was a fire and all three were at home I’d lose it all anyway. However, the free service ‘Dropbox’ is just a couple of seconds away on the internet. Two GB worth of storage is free, after that it’s a nominal fee per year. I have yet to come close to that 2GB limit, though, and I have all my documents from over fifteen years on the internet up there. Now that Apple is coming out with iCloud I’ll be looking into that, but as they say around here, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” So Dropbox it is… for now.
I have on occasion been so pressed for time and so overwhelmed with ideas, that I’ve used my iPhone with the Dragon Dictation app to dictate my work. The app is free, but the iPhone surely isn’t. If you already have one, or have decided to get one, then be sure to download the Dragon. It works fairly well, and likely works better if you use it all the time, but I haven’t used it regularly enough to make that determination. After I finished my dictation I’d copy and paste it into an email to myself. It is absolutely faster than dictating into a dictaphone and then trying to type it out. As a bonus, sometimes the speech-to-text doesn’t work so well, and you end up with something amusing and/or unintelligible. I particularly enjoyed how it kept writing “Elize” as “the lease”.
Of course, there are various voice recognition apps to use with any computer, but for now I prefer the tactile sensation of clicking the keys. If my arthritis gets worse I’ll probably need to go with that, but I prefer the flow of typing. Ibuprofen, anyone?
Oh! I almost forgot: my Kindle. I would not be connected here, on Facebook (JuliaIndigo), on twitter (@juliaindigo) and on MySpace (soon to come) if it wasn’t for Kristen Lamb and her amazing book “We Are Not Alone”, available on the Kindle.
What tools are essential to your writers’ life? Do you have a fav computer/app/pen/pencil/brand of notepad/dictaphone? Do you covet some device as I do the new MacBook Air? Let me know in the comments, if you’d like.
For all I’ve written above, it brings a huge smile to my face when I consider that all I truly need to practice this craft is a yellow legal pad and a number two pencil.


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Christmas comes early for fans of the iconic Scottish band Texas as they release a brand new single, “Hi,” featuring old friends Wu-Tang Clan. The accompanying video – directed by Fenn O’Meall – stars up and coming British actor Kadeem Ramsay who recently appeared in the UK TV series Top Boy and Steve McQueen’s Small Axe.
“Hi” is an exhilarating slice of joy and offers the first glorious taste from Texas’ forthcoming album, the beloved band’s first release since 2017. It’s also the first new music from Wu-Tang Clan in three years.
“Hi” finds a soulful Sharleen Spiteri nestled next to boisterous raps from RZA and Ghostface Killah over a cinematic backdrop of lush beats and acoustic guitar. It was RZA who suggested the reunion after meeting up with Sharleen in Glasgow, Scotland last year. // Continue to the full article


Tom DeLonge, frontman of Blink 182 and one of the leaders of “To The Stars Academy”, recently announced a partnership with the Army to engage in research on advanced alien technology. This follows a 2017 announcement by the Pentagon that a program existed between 2007 and 2012 used for investigating UFO sightings called the Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program. The Army is currently collaborating in their study of allegedly exotic metals in order to generate advanced technology, which the TTSA claims is conducted upon ET technology.
In fact, Luis Elizondo, alleged head of the Pentagon’s UFO investigation program, and Dr. Eric Davis, a member of AATIP, have both explicitly confirmed that we possess recovered alien technology, without elaborating a great deal upon it. This was after many former defense officials began demanding that the Pentagon take a more serious approach to encroaching UFO phenomena.
Indeed, it was DeLonge who was responsible for the leaked declassified 2015 video on the 2004 Nimitz UFO Encounter. Last year in 2019, the Navy even confirmed that it was in the process of establishing guidelines for military personnel to report UFO phenomena in the wake of repeated intrusions by advanced aircraft on Navy carrier strike groups. The leadership of the TTSA has quite the impressive roster, including NASA quantum physicist and Department of Defense Advisor Dr. Hal Puthoff, former senior CIA official Jim Semivan, and former deputy assistant secretary of defense for intelligence Chris Mellon, who worked under the Clinton and Bush administrations.


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A Winter Wonderland
Celebrating the magic of the holiday season, this heartwarming collection features Fern Michaels' "A Winter Wonderland," in which Angelica Shepard, while on vacation in Colorado during Christmas, wakes up in the hospital with only the memory of the handsome angel who saved her. Original.
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Nov. 2, 2018
2018 PROXY FALL FILM FEST: Sorry To Bother You
The 2018 PROXY Fall Film Fest of outdoor cinema finishes with our final feature on Friday, November 2nd at the PROXY Walk-In Theater with:
Directed by Boots Riley, 2018 [R]
If you’re not bothered — also tickled, irked, mystified and provoked — by Sorry to Bother You, then you’ve fallen asleep on the job. -A.O. Scott, The New York Times
In an alternate present-day version of Oakland, black telemarketer Cassius Green (Lakeith Stanfield) discovers a magical key to professional success, which propels him into a macabre universe of “powercalling” that leads to material glory. But the upswing in Cassius’ career raises serious red flags with his girlfriend Detroit (Tessa Thompson), a performance artist and minimum-wage striver who’s secretly part of a Banksy-style activist collective. As his friends and co-workers organize in protest of corporate oppression, Cassius falls under the spell of his company’s cocaine-snorting CEO Steve Lift (Armie Hammer), who offers him a salary beyond his wildest dreams.
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