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Jesus Luzardo Broke His Hand 'Bumping' a Table While Playing Video Games
Jesus Luzardo broke his hand playing video games.Jesús Luzardo has a hairline fracture, Melvin says. He hurt it hitting his hand on the table while playing a video game yesterday before the game.
The Oakland Athletics put left-hander Jesus Luzardo on the injured list Sunday with a hairline fracture in his finger, an injury he suffered while playing a video game.
A's manager Bob Melvin said Luzardo hit his left hand on a table while playing the game before Saturday's start against the Baltimore Orioles.
After getting his hand checked out by the team's training staff and testing it out during warmups, Luzardo was able to start the game as planned. However, he left after giving up six runs (three earned) in three innings and throwing a pair of wild pitches in an 8-4 loss.
A's extend win streak to 13 with 7-2 victory over Orioles
BALTIMORE (AP) — The Oakland Athletics were not deterred by a six-game losing streak to open the season. They were simply going to “Ride the Wave,” a mantra the team embraced to get past the adversity. Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and the Athletics won their 13th straight game, building a big lead early and beating the Baltimore Orioles 7-2 on a rainy Saturday night. “You just go out there and grind on it," Oakland manager Bob Melvin said about the challenging conditions. “Play as long as you can until someone says it's no longer playable.”This is the third-longest winning streak in Oakland history.
April 26: Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve forces the Seattle Mariners' Dylan Moore out at second base as he fumbles the throw to first base at in the second inning at Minute Maid Park. The Astros won the game, 5-2.
April 24: San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. flips his bat after hitting his second home run of the game off Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Trevor Bauer at Dodger Stadium. But the Dodgers overcame Tatis' power display to win 5-4.
April 23: New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom and catcher Tomas Nido celebrate after defeating the Washington Nationals 6-0 at Citi Field. DeGrom struck out a career-high 15 in the complete game victory.
April 20: The Chicago Cubs' Jason Heyward slides to steal second base as New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor waits for the ball during the fourth inning at Wrigley Field. The Cubs won the game, 3-1.
April 13: Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton jumps up and attempts to catch a home run from the Boston Red Sox's Hunter Renfroe in the fifth inning at Target Field. The Red Sox won the game 4-2.
April 11: Boston Red Sox pitcher Nick Pivetta slides to tag the Baltimore Orioles' Freddy Galvis (2) as home plate umpire Nick Mahrley (48) looks on during the third inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Red Sox won the game, 14-9.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Athletics pitcher Jesus Luzardo fractures pinkie while playing video game
Amber Sabathia hired by CAA Sports as MLB agent: 'She's built for this' .
Amber Sabathia, the wife of 19-year MLB pitcher CC Sabathia, has joined the baseball arm of Creative Arts Agency (CAA) as an agent.A baseball wife. A mother of four children. A co-founder and executive director of a foundation that works to improve the lives of inner-city kids.


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Asset management refers to the process of managing assets on the behalf of clients, with the goal of preserving and growing their value.
In this context, ‘assets’ can refer to financial instruments such as shares and bonds, or simply to cash.
For example, clients of an asset management firm will entrust it with some of their money. The firm’s responsibility is then to invest this money prudently, in line with its clients’ financial objectives. Asset managers have a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interests of their clients, rather than prioritising making money themselves. In return for preserving and growing the value of their capital, the firm’s clients pay it a fee.
Investments can be made in different types of assets (or different ‘asset classes’), and many different investment philosophies and strategies exist.
Why is asset management important?
Asset management firms play a key role in the financial services industry through serving as middlemen, connecting parties that have capital (investors) with parties that need capital.
If this all seems a bit abstract, think of it like this:
- The client gives their money to the asset manager.
- The asset manager invests this money in assets that are issued by parties like corporations and governments.
- This allows these parties to buy equipment, hire employees and take other steps that enable them to ultimately grow in value.
Asset management is also an important topic as, in many cases, pensions now don’t pay enough to retire on. This means there’s greater pressure to make successful investments so that your profits can help support you in retirement. The largest and most influential institutional players in the asset management field today are pension firms.
P.S. The following video references ‘investment management’, which is a term interchangeable with ‘asset management’.
Asset vs. wealth management
Despite the similarity of their names, asset management and wealth management are not synonymous. Asset management specifically refers to the management of investments, whereas wealth management is a broader term.
Asset management: Purely managing an investor’s assets, with the goal of preserving and growing their value.
Wealth management: Taking a more comprehensive look at a client’s financial situation, including tax and estate planning, insurance and other factors.

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Have you ever wanted to savor the delightful aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through your kitchen? The art of homemade bread baking may seem daunting, but with guidance and passion, you can transform simple ingredients into a warm and delicious masterpiece. With the help of Farmhousefoodsco.com, discover the thrilling experience of making your own delicious homemade bread. In this article, we’ll take you through crafting your homemade bread, unraveling the secrets to achieving that perfect golden crust and soft, pillowy interior. Get ready to embark on a flour-dusted adventure!
Gathering Your Ingredients
The foundation of a great homemade bread lies in the quality of your ingredients. Flour, water, yeast, and salt are the core components. But don’t underestimate the power of adding unique flavors with herbs, seeds, or dried fruits.
Choosing the Right Flour
The type of flour you choose significantly impacts the texture and flavor of your bread. All-purpose flour is versatile, while bread flour offers a higher protein content for a chewier texture. Experiment with whole wheat, rye, or spelled flour for added complexity.
Yeast and Leavening
Yeast is the driving force behind the rise of your bread. Active dry yeast and instant yeast are common options. Understand their differences and learn how to activate them to ensure your dough rises beautifully and properly.
Adding Flavors and Enhancements
Elevate your homemade bread by incorporating various flavors and textures. Fresh herbs, grated cheese, nuts, or dried fruits can take your bread to the next level. Strike a balance between creativity and simplicity.
The Kneading Process
Kneading is where the magic happens. This process develops gluten, giving your bread its structure. Learn the techniques for kneading by hand or using a stand mixer. Feel the dough transform under your hands.
The Rising Phase
Allowing your dough to rise is a crucial step in bread baking. Create the perfect environment for fermentation by controlling temperature and humidity. Witness the dough doubling in size, a sign that the yeast is doing its job.
Shaping and Proofing
Give your bread its final form during shaping. Shaping requires attention to detail, whether it’s a classic loaf, rolls, or an intricate design. Proofing comes next, offering a second rise, contributing to the bread’s airy texture.
The Baking Process
Preheat your oven and watch as the transformed dough becomes a work of art. Learn about baking stones, steam, and scoring techniques that help control the bread’s expansion and create a beautiful crust.
Achieving the Perfect Crust
The crust is a defining feature of artisanal bread. Discover how to achieve the desired level of crispiness by adjusting baking times and temperatures. A well-baked crust enhances the overall sensory experience.
Cooling and Slicing
Resist the temptation to cut into your freshly baked bread immediately. Allowing it to cool prevents a gummy interior. Learn the art of slicing, from delicate sandwich slices to rustic chunks.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Bread baking is an adventure, and sometimes, challenges arise. Whether it’s uneven rising, a dense crumb, or a lackluster crust, troubleshoot these issues with practical solutions.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, explore the world of bread variations. Sourdough, focaccia, and brioche offer unique experiences. Experiment with different flours, shapes, and techniques to create your signature loaves.
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Homemade bread is meant to be shared. Whether you gift it to loved ones or host a bread-centric gathering, the joy of sharing your creations is unparalleled. Spread the love and the aroma of freshly baked goodness. Meadowviewsugarhouse.com, the best resource for basic homemade bread baking, will help you improve your baking skills.
In a world filled with pre-packaged options, embracing the art of homemade bread baking allows you to reconnect with tradition and nourish your body and soul. The process, from mixing the ingredients to savoring the result, is a rewarding journey that offers a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. So, roll up your sleeves, dust off your apron, and let the transformative experience of baking bread at home fill your life with warmth and flavor. Get the baking career you’ve always wanted! Visit Teamvodkamartini.net to find all the resources you require for homemade bread baking made simple. Improve your abilities and savor the delicious benefits.

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Inventor of the Best Kids Toy: Lonnie Johnson
Lonnie Johnson has had many great achievements in his lifetime. A child fueled by curiosity and science, Johnson grew up loving to invent. He went on to become an important member of the government scientific establishment in the Airforce, an engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and a pursuer of his own inventions leading to the birth of the Super Soaker and an engine seen to be in the first stages to low-cost solar power, the Johnson Thermoelectric Energy Converter. Below is a list of fun facts about Johnson and a link to learn more!
Photography: Lonnie Johnson, CNN
- As a high school student in 1968, Johnson had invented and submitted a robot into a science fair hosted by the University of Alabama’s Junior Engineering Technical Society. It was so impressive that they could not deny Johnson first place, making Johnson the only Black entrant and winner of that years fair.
- Johnson was trying to design an ecologically friendly heat pump that utilised water when he accidently discovered the perfect kids toy, which subsequently became the renowned “Super Soaker.”
- Johnson was part of NASA’s Galileo mission, which sent an unmanned craft to study Jupiter and the depths of space en route to the largest planet in the solar system.
This post is one of three honoring Black History Month and the Black excellence within STEM. Check out the other two posts linked below!


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Cashius Green is also known as "Best Money Makin' Muhammad Ali" or "the Pastor from last summer's Sunny $ide Up." Whichever name you decide to call him as, he's dropping a new EP titled Pisces in March.
The UK rap duo get The Boss on their new single.
New music from the Chicago emcee as he preps his ESGN debut.
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As usual, Tech is going everywhere.
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CJ Griffin Interviewed by NorthJersey.com Regarding Ridgewood Councilman's Harassment Claim
CJ Griffin, Chair of Pashman Stein Walder Hayden's Media Law Group, was interviewed by northjersey.com regarding Ridgewood councilman Jeffrey Voigt's harrassment claim against fellow Ridgewood resident Anne Loving. The complaint is in regards to the fact that Anne Loving had filed an anonymous records requests for Voigt's emails. In CJ's interview, she claimed that it is legal to file records requests anonymously.
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When an animal has to fend for herself, everything becomes more challenging, especially staying safe and healthy, writes ilovemydogsomuch
Homeless animals contend with hunger, exposure to the elements, disease, and even fights with other strays. One dog was found all on her own lying near the entrance to a 7-11. She found a spot where she felt safe, by the front step, and passed out.
Thankfully, a kind human saw the dog and called a rescue organization immediately. The woman waited with the dog until help arrived. The poor pup was so depleted that she couldn’t even wake up. Her face was swollen, likely from a bite from another animal. It is unclear if it was from another stray dog or cat that fought her for food or if it was from an encounter with a hungry wild animal.
The rescue ambulance pulled up soon after. The woman who found the dog was so relieved to see them! These animal rescuers were amazing! They had their own state-of-the-art vehicle, uniforms, and plenty of equipment in case an animal needed urgent intervention. The rescuers called the vet clinic and told them they were bringing a dog, that was in bad shape, straight over.
Once they loaded the dog into the ambulance, they gave her IV fluids. This helped tremendously! When they arrived at the clinic, the dog had perked up a bit and was able to walk from the crate into the exam room. She proved that she was disoriented and had never been inside a building before. She walked straight into the glass windows. But luckily she didn’t hurt herself.
The dog, who was so sweet and calm, was then put up on the exam table. The initial fluids had worn off and she lapsed back into a semi-conscious state. This, of course, alarmed the vet. He put an IV back in and gave her more fluids. The veterinarian also administered pain medication. The doctor believes that the wound on her face was so painful that it caused the dog to go into shock.
The exhausted dog fought for her life. Her bloodwork came back and she had an infection. Things were touch and go but thankfully with successful antibiotics and 10 days at the clinic, the dog improved drastically. Some amazing news came next for the deserving pup, which you can see in the video below. We love a happy ending!
10 Common Dog Health Problems
Some health problems are specific to certain breeds, such as breathing complications for flat-faced dogs. But several other canine health issues can affect any dog. Here are 10 typical health conditions you need to watch out for in your four-legged best friend:
Top 10 Common Dog Health Problems
One of the most obvious signs that your dog has a skin condition is itching. Other symptoms that may suggest that your dog has a skin problem include rashes, redness, dry skin, lumps, bumps, skin sores, dandruff, and hair loss.
Approximately 20 percent of dogs suffer from ear disease. It’s particularly common in breeds with floppy ears like cocker spaniels and basset hounds. It’s common to see wax buildup or discharge in their ear canal. But others may experience pain, itchiness, redness, swelling, and crusting in the ears.
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Simply known as UTI, this condition can make it uncomfortable for your beloved companion to pass urine. Signs of urinary tract infection include drinking water more than usual and passing urine more often than usual. Your dog may also only pass a small amount or lose bladder control. Additionally, you may see blood in their urine or notice a strong smell to it.
There are countless reasons why your pet may throw up. You don’t need to visit the vet each time your dog vomits. But it’s also not something you can just ignore. Don’t try to guess. If the vomiting persists or occurs with other symptoms like diarrhea or lethargy, you need to rush to the vet. It could be a sign of severe health problems, such as poisoning or gastrointestinal blockage.
This symptom may occur on its own or be accompanied by vomiting. Its potential causes are similar to vomiting. One or two episodes of diarrhea may not be a pet emergency. But recurring diarrhea can result in dehydration.
At some point in their lives, your pet may have to deal with discomfort due to internal or external parasites. Symptoms of parasites generally vary, depending on a few factors. These include the kind of parasite that has plagued your pet, where it lives, and how severe its infestation is.
Like us, your dog can develop canine dental diseases due to high levels of plaque buildup. Several signs indicate that your pet may have dental disease. These include difficulty eating, bleeding of the gums or teeth, loose teeth, and bad breath.
Nearly 30 percent of the general dog population is considered obese. Several factors contribute to a pet’s risk. These include age, genetic predisposition, lack of exercise, and overfeeding, among others.
This joint problem can restrict your dog’s mobility. Bring Fido to the vet if you see your dog slow down or limp before and after walks. Other signs include licking or chewing on tender areas and behavioral changes.
Symptoms of dog poisoning vary widely, depending on the kind of toxin a pet has been exposed to. The signs can range from vomiting to drooling, breathing difficulties, seizures, or worse, coma. Some of the most common poisonous substances are human foods like chocolates, grapes, raisins, onions, and caffeine. Other known culprits are human medications, household cleaning products, pesticides, and some plants.

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Synopsis: A basic introduction to noise and noise control designed for professionals and paraprofessionals involved in hearing health care., this book presents the effects of noise on human hearing and communication; current methods of protecting hearing and maximizing communication in noise, as well as methods of noise measurement and industrial noise tsandards.
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I am about to leave my second home, Apricus Locanda in the village of Apricale in Italy, close to the French border. I have spent the last thirteen days here, writing SwitchBitch Book 2 here, and recovering from walking the Camino in Northern Spain for three weeks.
Despite having had the most unbelievable obstacles put in my way by airlines Emirates and Iberia to finally get to Apricale, via train to Ventimiglia, last year and this year, respectively, there is no friendlier and more perfect location for me to have written my first two SwitchBitch books.
I was introduced to Apricale in 2015, around the same time of the year, by Chef Jan-Hendrik van der Westhuizen, when I ate at his JAN restaurant in Nice. Chef Jan-Hendrik was bringing his mother to the village, so assisted in making my reservation for a week, and we did a scenic drive from Nice, via Monte Carlo, to Apricale. The village is known to be one of the most beautiful in Italy, its residents living in homes clustered to a mountain.
Apricale is known for its olives and olive oil production, but the village as such has two churches, a tiny supermarket, a shop selling produce from Apricale, a tobacconist and stationery shop, a pharmacy, and restaurants Apricus Osteria and Bar, A Ciassa, and Delio. Since the village was featured in the TV series JAN late last year, on viaTV and Showmax, it has become very well-known to South Africans, and they are visiting in droves.
In my time here I met three South African couples, the first on my first day, when I had gone to breakfast barefoot to heal my badly blistered toes from the Camino. There sat Steve Zietsman and his wife Crystal, Steve and I having studied B.Comm at the University of Stellenbosch. Their son had attended Fairmont High School in Durbanville, of which my sister Elisabeth Müller was the Head before she passed away. We had not seen each other since our studies. Steve and his wife love doing motorcycle tours along the Mediterranean. Klaas and Ina van Wyk are from Cape Town too, and they kindly took a copy of my SwitchBitch Book 1 with them when they went to eat at JAN restaurant later in the week, to leave for Chef Jan-Hendrik. Frikkie and Judith from Krugersdorp were a very friendly couple too, and we enjoyed sharing disaster stories about the impact of the striking French air support staff. In addition to speaking Afrikaans in the main to the South Africans, there were Dutch, Belgian, German, British, and Irish guests too, which allowed me to speak in English, Afrikaans, and German. Here as well as on the Camino German guests would praise my German for being accent-free. It has become more fluent in the past three months since meeting a new special German friend.
After spending my first day in the nearby village Dolceacqua to buy Flip Flops to allow my toes to heal, as I only ever wear closed shoes, buying fruit and vegetables to eat raw for dinners, and to visit its very well-known Castello and its Bridge, which was painted by Impressionist Claude Monet in 1884, I settled in and started writing. I had written the outline of the book on the long train journey from Turin to Ventimiglia, so I knew where I was heading with my writing.
But my feet were itching to walk, having averaged 21 km per day on the Camino, so I did a quick 3 km walk to the neighboring Isalobona village for a cappuccino. I had never walked anywhere in the area on my two previous visits to Apricale, and do not rent a vehicle. Now walking seemed easy. More strenuous was a 7 km walk up to Perinaldo, a village one looks up to from Apricale, being 300 meters higher. The village was very quiet when I visited on a Saturday, but it does have a spectacular view onto the Mediterranean on the other side.
While I am usually a night-time writer, I quickly went back into my morning writing routine as I had done here last year, sitting on my terrace overlooking a green hill, and still in the shade for most of the morning. I set myself chapter targets daily, to meet my deadline of finishing my book by yesterday. Daily discipline, despite the walking outings, allowed me to complete the book on time. While the weather was cooler in the first week of my visit, it warmed up to such an extent that I was in the pool daily this past week, and enjoyed swimming, ultimately finding it kinder to my feet and their recovery. The setting of the pool, at the bottom end of the property, 82 steps down from my room, was a further exercise opportunity. I quickly felt the greater impact on my figure of swimming compared to the walking.
Twice I visited the Farmacia to weigh myself, being part of my eating discipline. I was delighted that the weightloss is continuing, albeit slowly, as my goal is to reach minus 50 kg. I was able to correct my eating in Apricale, after the endless croissant eating on the Camino, not usually eating wheat-based products. B&B owner Jeanette van Manen serves generous and healthy breakfasts, of which I had a fruit salad with the softest chewiest pipless prunes, dates, nuts, and yoghurt. Then my daily egg order was taken, there were various types of cheeses, with capers, tomatoes, and cucumber slices, and the highlight was the two dry cappuccinos made perfectly. In addition, Italian Pastry treats, croissants, and toast with jams are offered. Mini panna cottas were a surprise breakfast treat one morning,
Jeanette followed my writing progress, and the intrigues of my life, asking pertinent questions. We had so much fun together, laughing, and were amazed at how the Universe manifested things we spoke about. Jeanette is charming and vivacious, hands on in running the breakfast, helpful with advice to guests as to what to see and do in the area, and bends over backwards in offering her guests the best possible service. Each room has a bar fridge, in which I could keep my dinner fresh foods. Her home is filled with love, and there are hearts inside and outside. Her garden is filled with flowers, Wisterias just starting to flower, and with lovely lavender. Every morning a fresh flower or olive branch decorated the cotton napkin.
Linked to the B&B is Apricus Osteria & Bar, and I spent some evenings there to watch the World Cup soccer. They serve fresh salads, including the Apricus Insalata, with ham, lettuce, mozzarella, and peaches.
Whilst I will write SwitchBitch Book 3 closer to Havana and Buenos Aires later this year, when I attend Salsa and Tango dance schools respectively, Jeanette and I have worked on an idea of a new book focusing on the Apricale area for me to come back and to write about next year!
Ciao Apricale and thank you for another wonderful visit.
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Nikki Haley on Budget & Economy
Trump responsible for $8 trillion of US debt
Q: Why you and not the former president?
Nikki Haley: We're almost $34 trillion in debt. 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, 50% of American families can't afford diapers. One in six American families can't pay their utility bills.
You have parents who are worried about what's being said or taught to their child in the classroom, there's no transparency. We have antisemitism all over our college campuses and students feel unsafe.
You've got an open border where terrorists can come through and we've got wars happening all over us and there are dangers around us. Everybody wants to talk about President Trump. Well, I can talk about President Trump.
I can tell you that I think he was the right president at the right time. I don't think he's the right president now. I think that he put us $8 trillion in debt and our kids are never going to forgive us for that.
Source: NBC News 2023 Republican primary debate in Miami
, Nov 8, 2023
Stop the spending like $2.2T COVID stimulus bill
The truth is that Biden didn't do this to us. Our Republicans did this to us too. When they passed that $2.2 trillion COVID stimulus bill, they left us with 90 million people on Medicaid, 42 million people on food stamps. I'll tell you how to fix it.
They need to stop the spending. They need to stop the borrowing. They need to eliminate the earmarks that Republicans brought back in, and they need to make sure they understand these are taxpayer dollars. It's not their dollars.
Source: Fox News 2023 Republican primary debate in Milwaukee
, Aug 23, 2023
We've got to go back to being fiscally responsible
The idea that they passed a $2.2 trillion COVID stimulus bill with no accountability whatsoever, expanding welfare. Now, we have 90 million Americans on Medicaid, 42 million Americans on food stamps. And then you've got
Social Security, which is going to go bankrupt in ten years. Medicare is going to go bankrupt in eight years. We've got to make sure that we go back to being fiscally responsible.
Source: CNN Town Hall: interviews of 2024 presidential candidates
, Jun 4, 2023
Stop with the earmarks and pet projects once and for all
The Democratic Party is now a Socialist party. Bernie Sanders and AOC, at least they own it. Look at how much taxpayer money has been wasted since he took office. On Joe Biden's watch, we hit $31 trillion in national debt.
He has put us on track to add 20 trillion more in the next 10 years. By the way, some Republicans have helped them do that. We need to stop with the earmarks and pet projects once and for all. Joe's only regret is that he has not spent more.
Source: Speech at the 2023 CPAC Conference in Maryland
, Mar 2, 2023
Our children will never forgive us for $31 trillion in debt
I think we've got $31 trillion in debt. And our children will never forgive us for it. First, we have to stop the spending binge. We've got to put Washington, D.C., on a diet. They can't continue to spend this way.
We are borrowing money just to make our interest payments. We've got to work on a way to actually pay down this debt. Fifteen percent of the federal budget is interest. We need to stop borrowing.
Source: Fox News Sunday on 2023 Presidential hopefuls
, Feb 19, 2023
Resigned from Boeing directorship; opposed government aid
Haley stepped down from Boeing's board of directors because she opposes government aid. "While I know cash is tight, that is equally true for numerous other industries and for millions of small businesses," Haley said in her letter. "I cannot support
a move to lean on the federal government for a stimulus or bailout that prioritizes our company over others and relies on taxpayers to guarantee our financial position. I have long held strong convictions that this is not the role of government."
Source: CNBC analysis of 2024 presidential hopefuls
, Mar 19, 2020
Trained as bookkeeper for family business at age 12
My mom opened a gift shop of treasures imported from all over the world that took off. One day my mother's bookkeeper, Miss Joyce McMillian, announced that she had taken another job. My mom grabbed my arm. She stood me in front of the bookkeeper and
said, "I want you to train her."
Miss Joyce laughed. "Her? Raj, you can't be serious. She's 12!"
"If you teach her, she can do it," my mom replied.
So Miss Joyce trained me. Mom would do the bankbooks, and I did the taxes and everything else.
Mom paid me, of course, but she kept every other paycheck because I was earning my "keep". I was writing checks for the business and keeping the general ledger when I was 13 years old. I told my friends
I worked in the store after school, but we never discussed exactly what I did. It wasn't until I went to Clemson and studied accounting that I realized that all 12 & 13 year olds aren't versed in the business tax code.
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p. 22-23
, Apr 3, 2012
2009: Reject stimulus funds because it creates new costs
I fought against President Obama's stimulus bill, Washington's desperate attempt to boost the stagnant economy. The money promised to the states in the bill came with strings attached--long, strong strings. In the area of unemployment insurance, for
example, the stimulus mandated that states change their programs to broaden eligibility--and create new costs--as a condition of receiving the money. But what would happen when the money ran out? I supported Governor Sanford in his fight for South
Carolina to reject the stimulus funds because I believed the bill took our state--and our country--in exactly the wrong direction. It mandated more spending instead of less and encouraged us to avoid the difficult but necessary tasks of prioritizing the
way we used tax-payers' money and reigning in government. I supported Governor Sanford in his fight for South Carolina to reject the stimulus funds because I believed the bill took our state--and our country--in exactly the wrong direction.
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p. 72-73
, Apr 3, 2012
S.C. budget was perfect example of unaccountable government
I'm an accountant. Numbers tell me stories. So I would reel off what the history of the numbers in the South Carolina budget told me. It was the perfect example of unaccountable government. In 2005, the S.C. budget was $4 billion. The next year it was
$5 billion. By 2007, it was $6 billion. We had grown government by a billion dollars a year, but no one could really say where it had gone. The people couldn't feel it, and because votes weren't on the record, no one knew who was responsible. And these
were our fellow Republicans running up this spending! The reason, I told everyone who would listen, was simple but fundamental: Our politicians had lost sight of what the role of government should be. Government was intended to secure the rights and
freedoms of the people--period. It was never intended to be all things to all people. If the people whose money is being spent--the taxpayers--controlled government rather that the other way around, government would live within its means.
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p.111
, Apr 3, 2012
Stimulus funds come with too many strings attached
In the debate, I came back to the theme that Washington DC wasn't the answer to South Carolina's problems.
Everyone on stage claimed to be against the stimulus, but they had all agreed that, once it passed,
South Carolina should go ahead and take the money. I was the only one who had argued, along with Governor Sanford, that we shouldn't accept it. There were too many strings attached, I had said.
South Carolina needed a different approach from bailouts that were hurting private-sector job growth, weakening the dollar, and increasing the debt for our children.
I knew that the politically correct answer was to take the money and run. one politician's pork is another politician's desperately needed "investment," right?
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p.124-125
, Apr 3, 2012
It's the people's money; government has no prior claim
In my inaugural address I quoted former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher: "Once we concede that public spending and taxation are [more] than a necessary evil, we have lost sight of the core values of freedom."
It wasn't Mrs. Thatcher's most poetic quote, but I liked it because it expressed so well what I wanted for South Carolina. I wanted the people to be awakened to a new role for their government.
I wanted them to understand that their money is theirs--government has no prior claim to it. I wanted them to understand that their freedom is theirs, that it's not the gift of their government but of their creator.
I spoke of vision for South Carolina that draws its energy and inspiration not from the statehouse that stood behind me but from the people who stood before me.
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p.201-202
, Apr 3, 2012
No debt-ceiling increase without spending cuts & caps
Holding government accountable and breaking the spend-and-borrow cycle is why I worked with Texas governor Rick Perry to recruit other governors to support the "cut, cap and balance" plan in the debt-ceiling negotiations last summer. Governor Perry and
I wrote an op-ed for the Washington Post in which we opposed an increase in the debt ceiling unless 3 commonsense things happened: First, we needed to have substantial cuts in spending. Otherwise, what was the point? Second, we needed to have enforceable
spending caps to prevent Congress from spending extra revenues instead of using them to pay down the debt or returning them to the taxpayers. And third, we wanted to see congressional passage of a balanced-budget amendment to the US Constitution.
The federal government should be forced to do what most of the 50 states already have to do.
We didn't get "cut, cap and balance." So what DID we get? A whole lot of talk, some good intentions, but no resolution to our debt crisis.
Source: Can't Is Not an Option, by Gov. Nikki Haley, p.231
, Apr 3, 2012
It's time for truth in budgeting; & government spending cap
During the past several years, agencies have faced financial challenges and used fund balances and flexibility to shift money between accounts to cover expenses like rent and payroll. With revenues increasing, state government needs to stop these
non-transparent accounting practices. It's time for truth in budgeting. In my Executive Budget, we have funded agency operations with recurring funds so that taxpayers can see how much and where money is spent. No more agency shell games.
No more one-time money for multi-year expenses. Much of the so-called "growth" in this budget is not growth at all, but simply us being honest about how much it costs to operate state government.
To permanently control spending, our government can
and must function within a spending cap. Any General Fund dollars above and beyond that cap must go towards tax relief, debt relief, or reserve funds. We cannot continue to spend every dollar we have. It has to end.
Source: 2012 S.C. State of the State Address
, Jan 18, 2012
Supports the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge.
Haley signed the Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge to limit government
[The Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge is sponsored by a coalition of several hundred Tea Party, limited-government, and conservative organizations].
Despite our nation`s staggering $14.4 trillion debt, there are many Members of the U.S. House and Senate who want to raise our nation`s debt limit without making permanent reforms in our fiscal policies. We believe that this is a fiscally irresponsible position that would place America on the Road to Ruin. At the same time, we believe that the current debate over raising the debt limit provides a historic opportunity to focus public attention, and then public policy, on a path to a balanced budget and paying down our debt.
We believe that the `Cut, Cap, Balance` plan for substantial spending cuts in FY 2012, a statutory spending cap, and Congressional passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the Constitution is the minimum necessary precondition to raising the debt limit.
The ultimate goal is to get us back to a point where increases in the debt limit are no longer necessary. If you agree, take the Cut, Cap, Balance Pledge!
Source: Cut-Cap-and-Balance Pledge 12-CCB on Jan 1, 2012
I pledge to urge my Senators and Member of the House of Representatives to oppose any debt limit increase unless all three of the following conditions have been met:
- Cut: Substantial cuts in spending that will reduce the deficit next year and thereafter.
- Cap: Enforceable spending caps that will put federal spending on a path to a balanced budget.
- Balance: Congressional passage of a Balanced Budget Amendment to the U.S. Constitution -- but only if it includes both a spending limitation and a super-majority for raising taxes, in addition to balancing revenues and expenses.
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Debate between Ann Furedi, CEO of BPAS, the UK’s largest private abortion provider, and Gregg Cunningham, Executive Director of CBR. Furedi and Cunningham debated whether it is morally wrong to display graphic abortion images outside UK abortion clinics. The debate took place in London on October 3, 2013.
Published on October 4, 2013 by Christian Concern:
Two of the most prominent figures in the abortion debate went head to head last night in London over the issue of whether it is right to use graphic abortion imagery outside UK abortion clinics.
Ann Furedi, CEO of the UK’s largest private abortion provider, BPAS, and Gregg Cunningham, Executive Director of the Center for Bio-Ethical Reform (CBR), took part in a two hour debate. Brendan O’Neill, editor of Spiked Online, chaired the debate.
The motion debated was: “This House believes that it is morally wrong for groups to approach women and display abortion imagery outside facilities which provide abortion services.”
Ms Furedi acknowledged that the pictures are “disturbing” and called the displays outside abortion clinics “inhumane” and “reprehensible”, believing them to be morally wrong.
Furedi also likened the pictures to pornography, saying that they take things “out of context”.
Taking issue with the displays being called “protests”, Mr Cunningham said that when a person holds up a picture of an abortion, “abortion protests itself”.
In response to the claim that the pictures are “pornographic”, Cunningham said that whereas pornography dehumanises, abortion imagery underlines the humanity of the unborn.
The “value” of the unborn child was also discussed, with Furedi saying that it is relative depending on whether the woman wants to continue with her pregnancy or not.
The debate ended with a vote. 23 attendees thought that it was morally wrong to show pictures of abortion outside clinics and 117 thought that it was not.
The issue of displaying graphic pictures of aborted babies outside abortion clinics has become an important point of discussion in recent years.
Such images have been regularly displayed outside a BPAS clinic in Brighton over the past two years by CBR-UK / Abort 67, a group allied to the Center Bio-Ethical Reform.
In 2012, two leaders of the group, Andy Stephenson and Kathryn Attwood, were arrested and charged under Section 5(b) of the Public Order Act, for displaying graphic abortion images outside the clinic.
However, in September 2012, the pair were acquitted in Brighton Magistrate’s Court.
District Judge Nicholson explicitly rejected police and Crown Prosecutors’ arguments that Mr. Stephenson should have displayed pictures which were less graphic, or pictures which were smaller, or that his pictures should have been made available only upon request.
He also ruled that the police acted improperly when they confiscated abortion photo signs without authority to do so.
Christian Concern helped organise the debate. Andrea Minichiello Williams, the organisation’s CEO, said:
“This was an important debate to have. These pictures show the reality of abortion and this reality is disturbing. It’s a reality that needs to be exposed.
“The audience vote shows that many people agree. It’s not morally wrong to display pictures of abortion to those who will be directly affected by it.”
This is a great development Diana! Now they will attempt to intimidate you and manipulate you and make the issue your defiance of their rules instead of their insistence on covering-up the truth about abortion. I suggest that your default argument should be some variation of this:
If a child fell into the Biola swimming pool, and you started to jump in to save her, but you were stopped by an administrator who warned you that pool regulations prohibit any entry into the water dressed in other than approved swimming attire, the administrator would arguably have the legal authority to declare you a trespasser and threaten to withhold your diploma, suspend you, expel you, or even arrest if you jumped into the water in street clothes. But would he have the spiritual authority to order you to refrain from saving the child’s life? Would it glorify God for you to comply and thereby allow the child to die?
If the administrator ordered you to refrain from doing something which you knew would save a child’s life and you complied because you decided that bureaucratic rules were more important than human lives, would you not both be judged by God for the most Pharisaic sort of legalism?
The difference between my hypothetical and reality is that children aren’t falling into Biola’s figurative swimming pool: They are being thrown in, and you can save some of them. They may think that upsetting passersby is worse than getting lint in the pool filters but, allowing savable babies to die is infinitely worse than either.
What is the worst thing Biola can do to you for breaking this rule? Would it be more injurious to you than the guilt you would feel at allowing savable children to perish? What is the worst consequence Biola will suffer if you refuse to comply with this regulation? Passersby being upset? Can’t those passersby easily avert their gaze? Is that too heavy a burden to impose if doing so saves even one life?
What consequence will Biola suffer if they punish you for showing the truth? A ruinous public relations train wreck. We will film your arrest if they go that route and post it all over the internet. If they don’t punish you, however, the cover-up will end and serious abortion education will suddenly become possible.
If you remain strong you will set an inspiring example of self-sacrifice which would embolden students at Christian colleges all across the country. You can be gracious and gentle but respectfully refuse to be intimidated into accepting Biola’s long-running abortion cover-up.
Tell them you are willing to post warning signs as we do at all public universities at which we display these abortion photos. Tell them you are willing to make toll-free phone numbers available for people who need to talk to a pregnancy resource or post-abortion counselor. But tell them you won’t display the signs where few passersby travel and you won’t turn the signs away from pedestrian traffic. Again, people who don’t want to look are free to avert their gaze, but you are going to expose the deeds of darkness (Ephesians 5:11). We will get you the best lawyers if necessary and I assure we will stand with you all the way.

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DreamHack Sports Games has joined forces with the European Tour professional golf circuit and Topgolf Media to launch the European eTour.
The inaugural European eTour will consist of six events, each taking place alongside European Tour events throughout 2020.
Players will compete on mobile golf game World Golf Tour by Topgolf, a game that is currently played by over 20 million across the world.
Rufus Hack, Chief Content Officer of the European Tour commented on the news in a release: “The launch of the European eTour underlines the European Tour’s commitment to innovation and we believe this is an exciting opportunity for us to be leaders in a market that has huge growth potential. The esports industry allows the European Tour to engage with our existing audience in a different way and attract new fans outside of our traditional demographic through our broadcast and digital platforms.
“Our inaugural event in Denmark earlier this year gave a glimpse into the popularity of esports and we are looking forward to launching the golf’s first esports Tour in 2020.”
The partnership between DreamHack and the European Tour began in May, with a competition being held at Made In Denmark. Eight players from the World Golf Tour competed for a share of $5,000 (£3,742) in prize money.
Peter Nørrelun, CEO of DreamHack Sports Games added: “We see a great future for sports games in esports. The combination of a good game and a strong player in traditional sports is a winning recipe. World Golf Tour is a superior golf game and natural platform for Golf esports, European Tour one of the strongest brands in the world of sports and with our ability to create content, media products and build strong communities I am sure, that the European eTour will be a smashing success. I am thrilled with the partnership.”
The European eTour begins in January at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA, and will culminate at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai from November 19th-22nd 2020.
Esports Insider says: After testing the waters in May, the European eTour must have generated enough interest for a dedicated esports circuit to be created. It’ll be interesting to see how the traditional golf audience view the circuit now that it’ll be almost unavoidable for attendees.

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On July 17, British Petroleum (BP) presented the 2012 edition of its annual publication, “Statistical Review of World Energy,” in Ashgabat (Trend, Interfax, July 17). Released each year in June, and dubbed a “bible” in the energy business, BP’s Statistical Review covers reserves, production and the trade movements, globally and on a country-by-country basis. Held each year in different venues, the presentation event was held this year in Turkmenistan for the first time. This choice implicitly acknowledges Turkmenistan’s potential as a natural gas supplier on a Eurasia-wide scale with a global impact.
The 2012 Statistical Review appraises Turkmenistan’s proven natural gas reserves at 24.3 trillion cubic meters as of the end of 2011. This almost doubles the 13.4 trillion cubic meters in Turkmenistan’s proven reserves as of the end of 2010, recorded by the 2011 Statistical Review (itself an increase over the previously reported nine trillion cubic meters in proven reserves). On the current assessment, Turkmenistan holds 11.7 percent of the world’s proven natural gas reserves, almost equal with Qatar’s 25 trillion cubic meters and 12 percent of world reserves. (In the Review’s definition, “proved [sic] reserves are quantities that geological and engineering information indicates with reasonable certainty can be recovered from known reservoirs under existing conditions”).
Turkmenistan produced 59.5 billion cubic meters (bcm) in 2011 – a small fraction of its undeveloped potential. Turkmen gas exports in 2011 included 10 bcm to Russia, another 10 bcm to Iran, and 14 bcm to China. Presenting the Statistical Review in Ashgabat, BP’s vice-president and chief economist Christof Ruehl noted that Turkmenistan accounts for a significant and growing share of China’s gas imports, but interest is universal in accessing gas supplies from Turkmenistan (www.bp.com/statisticalreview/2012; www.turkmenistan.gov, July 17).
This reserve data is largely in line with audits carried out by the London-based Gaffney, Cline & Associates in recent years in Turkmenistan. The BP Review’s appraisal looks slightly more conservative than Gaffney Cline’s findings. According to these, South Yolotan and nearby gas deposits (the cluster of reservoirs recently renamed Galkynysh in Turkmenistan’s east) hold just under 20 trillion cubic meters on the “best estimate” (i.e., deemed the most likely within the given range of estimates – see EDM, October 20, 2011). That comprises the lion’s share of Turkmenistan’s total gas reserves, which include other onshore fields and its Caspian offshore. Gaffney Cline’s Galkynysh audits have met with broad acceptance in the business, despite downplaying by Russian Gazprom, which sees in Turkmenistan a potential competitor for European markets.
Turkmenistan’s gas export outlook is a dynamic one. At present, gas production grows rapidly at the Bagtyarlyk cluster of fields, concessioned to China. A Chinese-led Asian consortium is launching field work at South Yolotan (see above). Ashgabat has doubled its future export commitment to China, from 30 bcm per year contracted in 2009 to 65 bcm per year, as agreed in November 2011 and confirmed in June 2012. The 30 bcm annual delivery level is expected to be reached by 2014 (Interfax, www.turkmenistan.gov, Xinhua, June 7). The growing commitment to China corresponds with the planned expansion in the capacity of the Chinese-built pipeline out of Turkmenistan.
Pre-existing pipeline capacities include some 45 bcm annually in two lines northward to Russia, and nearly 20 bcm in two lines southward to Iran. Those capacities are currently under-utilized at 10 bcm in either direction (see above), but they remain available for fuller utilization as backup options. Ashgabat compares and contrasts high security of demand from China versus low security of demand from Russia (as experienced traumatically in 2009), prioritizing its export options accordingly. However, China’s purchase price for Turkmenistani gas is deeply discounted, in compensation for Beijing’s investment in the pipeline.
Ashgabat finds it useful to keep negotiating on the proposed Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline for 35 bcm of Turkmenistani gas per year. The situation in Afghanistan renders this plan theoretical, however. Meanwhile, Ashgabat offers to commit 40 bcm annually after 2016 for delivery to Europe, including 30 bcm from onshore and 10 bcm from offshore fields (see accompanying article).
The missing European direction looks the most attractive commercially from Ashgabat’s standpoint. Reciprocally, the European Commission looks to Turkmenistan for diversification of Europe’s supplies, particularly in Gazprom-dominated markets. But Ashgabat needs Western political assurances against the possibility of Russian countermeasures.
Ashgabat anticipates that its vast reserves can supply “any volumes [of gas] for existing and future pipelines,” according to official comments on the occasion of BP’s presentation (TDH [Turkmen Government Press Service], July 17). By taking this position, Ashgabat makes clear that accessing gas supplies from Turkmenistan need not become a zero-sum contest among the interested parties. The country‘s reserves should in due course support growing exports in multiple directions simultaneously, depending on the pace of gas field development.
However, timing and sequencing are decisive considerations. Turkmenistan’s vast reserves can indeed support multiple export destinations (China, Russia, Iran, Europe) simultaneously from future production at full throttle. Such production, however, can only come on stream stage by stage during the next decade. Even if not a zero-sum game, it will be a first-come-first-served game. This holds special relevance to Europe.


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“Software-defined“ is a new buzzword around the data center industry. It started with software-defined networking, branched out to software-defined storage, merged with server virtualization and voilà—the data center has been virtualized. People are embracing the concept that promises to streamline application deployment and automatically provision and re-provision based on the fluctuations in IT load.
But hold on a moment. I‘ve been in a lot of data centers and not one of them has given any hint that it might be software-defined. I‘ve seen a lot of servers humming away , performing their invisible tasks, and perhaps living a virtual, software-defined existence. Similarly for networks and storage, how they segment and organize their network packets or disk sectors to support more flexible ways to allocate resources seems like a largely software-defined problem that is ripe for a software-defined solution.
But, what about the physical infrastructure? For instance, the chillers and CRAHs that keep those servers cooled, or the switchgear, transformers, UPS and PDUs that keep everything powered. I have yet to see a software-defined air economizer and I don’t hold out much hope of ever encountering one.
The interface between the virtual, software-defined world and the real, physical, error-prone world is one which is necessary to think about whenever you plan to deploy any level of data center management. In particular, any system that promises to streamline and automate the time-consuming and error-prone processes that IT departments deal with today is ripe for the application of the law of unintended consequences.
Creating a software-defined data center that deals with the “brains“ of the data center (i.e., the IT infrastructure) without incorporating the underlying physical systems reminds me of creating an operating system without any notion of the computer it is running on. It‘s been done successfully many times, but it starts by abstracting the underlying hardware into a well-defined Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL). The HAL provides all the mechanisms that the operating system needs to run, and if properly implemented, run extremely well.
What software-defined data centers (SDDC) need to be successful is a well-defined data center “facilities HAL” or data center infrastructure abstraction (DCIA). The DCIA would offer a set of services that inform the SDDC about the status of the data center physical infrastructure, plus provide mechanisms to alter it. This DCIA fits squarely into the scope of a data center infrastructure management (DCIM) system, such as ABB Ability™ Data Center Automation.
Without a DCIM system, the SDDC is required to make assumptions about the current condition of the underlying infrastructure—specifically, that everything is operating smoothly and that changes will not have any adverse effect. This can be loosely translated to‚ ‘assume I am running in a Tier 4 data center with perfect 72 degree cooling throughout and unlimited, access to low-cost energy‘.
The real world differs somewhat from this, at least for most. Temperatures are not always even or consistent. Humans sometimes make mistakes and plug things into the wrong socket. Equipment fails or requires maintenance.
Let’s look at some examples of how the DCIM can help the SDDC make better choices about where to provision workload in a typical data center.
• The SDDC decides to automatically provision additional compute for a web-based application for which usage is spiking. What it doesn't know is the servers it has chosen to use are in the middle of a data center hot zone, made hotter by current high outdoor temperatures. A DCIM system can provide real-time summary information about the environmental conditions in any area of the data center. Using this information, the SDDC can choose different servers to provision.
• Similarly, the DCIM system can provide the SDDC information about power loading on the circuits or if, for example, the system is presently running on UPS or backup power .
With a facilities abstraction layer provided by the DCIM system, the SDDC now improves the reliability of the IT infrastructure by actively managing the IT load. Therefore, based on an overall “degree of reliability“ metric calculated by the DCIM system, the SDDC can decide to automatically re-provision applications away from at-risk servers, or at-risk data centers, in the event of a major equipment failure or even an approaching weather-related event.
It would even be possible to use this approach to drive cost-optimization protocols, where the DCIM system will calculate a ‘cost of operations’ metric, in realtime, based on the local set of servers, real-time energy pricing, and real-time cooling pricing (which can vary based on environmental and other physical conditions). The SDDC can then make informed decisions on when and where to allocate compute to maximize cost savings.
The SDDC and DCIM are two trends in computing that seem destined to intertwine. Innovative companies looking to deploy SDDC would do well to examine how their software-defined world and their real-world facilities intersect. A good marriage between the two will yield benefits beyond ease of deployment. Higher reliability and lower operating costs are also achievable.


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Ahead of Budget Day, the G15 group of London’s largest housing associations is asking people to use their voice to call for more funding for affordable homes.
A short film has been launched that highlights the negative effects on people who are locked out of the housing market, especially younger people. It mentions the importance of a good home to wellbeing, job prospects and the local economy. Funding for affordable homes has been cut in the last 10 years and the film calls for government to take action and reverse this trend.
Helen Evans, Chair of the G15 and Chief Executive of Network Homes, said: “Millions of Londoners want a safe and secure home, but affordable homes need to be funded properly. We’re calling on government to match our ambitions for growth by funding an expanded affordable homes programme, delivering a range of affordable homes, over the next ten years.
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While alternative payment methods are growing among corporates for travel-related expenses, cash remains one of the most popular means of payment in Southeast Asia (ASEAN), according to a Citi study.
Digital payment methods, including mobile payment apps, e-wallets and virtual cards, are growing in popularity among corporates for travel-related expenses, but have a long way to go when compared to corporate cards and cash, especially in Southeast Asia, a new study commissioned by Citi and undertaken by The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) has revealed.
Titled «Disruption Hub: Landing Innovation in Asia’s Corporate Travel Industry,» the study noted that more data inflows and better analytical capabilities are having a transformative effect on the ability of companies to manage employee travel as new analytics tools provide a comprehensive view of employee activities, while predictive tools are simplifying personal travel management for employees.
Cash Dominates in ASEAN
Across the board, almost 30 percent of respondents said they use e-wallets for corporate expenses, while 7.6 percent cited virtual cards.
Credit cards dominate among employees in Australia (78.8 percent), India (70 percent), ASEAN (66.7 percent). In China, however, 62.7 indicated e-wallets as one of their main methods of payment. The use of cash in ASEAN was the most popular among the regions polled, with almost half (47.4 percent) citing this mode.
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«We expect greater acceptance of newer technologies and digital payments in the coming years,» said Tarun Minglani, Citi’s Asia Pacific commercial cards head, adding that firms are also benefitting from predictive analytics «to gain insights from data, heighten efficiencies, and make informed decisions around travel and expense management policies for tightened compliance and cost control.»
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On the territory of Russia Russian ICBM will fly to the upstream section of the line of flight movements in slow motion straight to the merits of a height of about 1000 km at the distance of 5000 km from the start. With all this speed they will smoothly decrease as the climb with about 7 km / s to 4.5 km / s. And the speed of the interceptor missile GBI at the end time of the motor can be up to 7.5 km / s for the two-stage variant GBI-stage 2 and 8.5 km / s for the three-stage — GBI-3 stage. And then the best method interception, than the Dogon know, you can imagine, as the speed of convergence would be in favor of the U.S. missile defense system. That is why the U.S. is trying to own missile defense base in Central Europe and have severe intention not to go there in any case.
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According to the U.S. missile defense programs when control should be deployed seven pairs of stationary Fri IFICS on the number of zones on the ground missile defense the U.S. and other countries. Each stationary item located in an uninhabited area, occupies a plot of land of treeless terrain in a one-acre (40 hectare). On Fri positions are official technical rooms with transmitting and receiving devices, is also a parabolic antenna diameter of 19 feet (5.8 meters).
Liaison with regional command Fri defense and central command Fri NORAD (air defense sites in North America) is carried out by a global network of ultra-wideband digital channel fiber-optic communications.
The presence of 2-spaced a substantial distance apart fr IFICS justified by the need to ensure reliable performance radio systems and radio communications in adverse weather criteria (rain, fog, snow, etc.), which affect the propagation of radio waves in the centimeter and millimeter wave spectrum and to increase reliability in the event of failure of the 1st of 2-pt.
So a detailed description of parts of the system IFICS manufactured, because in the past 5 years printing U.S., Russia, and other states, even mentions the existence of the system although without any of the other means of defense technology has no capacity for precise guidance interceptors on ballistic target .
The absence in recent years, the very mention of the existence of a system IFICS can be explained with 2 reasons. The first is the most common and primitive — the United States does not want to use the country and the specific situation of 2-pt radio and communications — the most important parts of the defense vulnerable. Second reason is that, if the placement is not meant in Central Europe fri IFICS, then the silos with GBI missiles in Poland can not possibly solve the puzzle of missile defense. As they are designed for other purposes.
Such goals can be two. First — to intercept and defeat gallakticheskih vehicles of military purpose of, launched from the Baikonur "Plesetsk" in the Arkhangelsk region. And the best place to do this than the north-east of Poland, did not find it. Second goal — the objects strategic focus on the areas of the Russian Federation directly to Novosibirsk. In this case, the GBI-3 rocket stage can do the role of medium-range ballistic missile launches at a distance of 5000 km.
It must be emphasized that the use of GBI-3 stage as a medium-range missiles is very unsafe for the Russian Federation, as it provides low signal from the moment the order-to launch a nuclear GBI to hit a target. Ammunition in this case may have the equivalent of 50-100 kilotons of TNT. Flight GBI missiles from the territory of Poland to Moscow takes only 11 minutes, the same to RVSN ICBM bases near the village and the town Vypolzovo Teykovo, 13 minutes to the town of Tatischevo, 15 minutes before the Nizhny Tagil and 21 minute to Novosibirsk. Neither the United States nor its allies have no other means of delivering nuclear weapons, capable of solving the tasks ahead nuclear strike for so kutsee time.


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There’s nothing like planning an old-fashioned movie night at home with the family. For those of us looking for fun activities to do at home or simply wanting to stay in from the cold winter weather, hosting a movie night in can be a fun way to relax with friends or loved ones. Why not make the night extra special and plan an epic snack board to top it off?
The key to a good movie night snack board is a mixture of textures and flavors. From crunchy to chewy and sweet to salty, the snack board should have something for everyone. If you’re looking to serve a diverse crowd, Moose Munch is an easy way to spruce up any board. Every bite of the caramel popcorn is perfectly sweet, salty, and crunchy. Plus, it’s a gourmet treat that pairs perfectly with plenty of other snacks!
Here’s a tip: For a stellar movie night for everyone to enjoy, make two separate boards––one for the adults, and one for the kids. And it’s even better if you have a few small boards for everyone to have their own! Trust me, the kids will love the fact that they get their own board and don’t have to share any of their goodies. Here are my tips for snack board pairings for both kids and adults to love.
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HONOLULU (AP) - The University of Hawaii plans to begin renting textbooks to students this month.
The school said more than 300 titles and 14,000 textbooks will be available for rent. The cost of renting a book is about 40 to 50 percent of what it costs to buy a textbook at full price.
Books available for rent are listed on the bookstore website and will be at the school's eight bookstore locations starting today. Rentals are available on a first-come-first-served basis.
UH Bookstore Branch Stores Manager Tricia Ejima said students may write in or highlight in their rentals just as they would with a book they've bought. She said renting textbooks is one of the best ways to save money.


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Dusty Baker was asked how he would keep his team focused with Mark Prior joining Kerry Wood and Nomar Garciaparra on the disabled list.
"Well, if you haven't noticed," the Cubs manager said with a chuckle, "I've been doing it for two years here."
The chuckle was more for effect than for humor. Yes, this season is taking on the feel of last season.
You remember last season, when the injured Wood and Prior combined for a 14-13 record. Plus Sammy Sosa missed more than a month when he sneezed his back out of joint. And still the Cubs came within the final weekend of making the playoffs as the wild card.
"Last year was very similar," Baker said. "These guys are very resilient. You have to stay focused and stay positive, and you have a job to do no matter who you put out there."
Second baseman Todd Walker, himself fresh off the DL with a knee injury, said: "Since I've been here [for two years], I haven't even heard of such a thing, with as many guys being hurt. It's freaky stuff."
Freaky stuff. Or that infamous curse. Or jinx.
"Hey, man, I'm not a doom-and-gloom guy, so I really don't believe in jinxes," Baker said. "You go through periods of unfortunate times, but the mark of a man is how you handle it. You can't dwell on the problem. You have to dwell on the solution."
The Cubs seemed more resigned to the problem than shocked by it, especially after what they went through last season.
"We did it last year," pitcher Glendon Rusch said. "We kept ourselves in the midst of everything with some tough injuries and unforeseen stuff that happened. I think we're in the same boat this year.
"We have a great group of guys, everyone gets along well, we have a great clubhouse and we have the right atmosphere, so if everybody pulls together we'll be fine."
Of course, statistics might show otherwise. Life without Wood and Prior for at least the next month won't be easy. And this season, Rusch already is in the rotation. Right now, the starting rotation is Carlos Zambrano, Greg Maddux, Rusch, Sergio Mitre and Todd Wellemeyer, the latter two having spent time at Triple-A Iowa this year.
"It's not what we wanted," said Ryan Dempster, who started the season in the rotation but is now the closer, "but hopefully [Prior] will heal up fast."
Clubhouse talk Saturday centered around pitching injuries--and near misses--from batted balls.
Maddux said a line drive once struck him in his protective cup and "bounced all the way into the dugout for a double."
Was he all right?
"Yeah, after I walked around for about five minutes," he said.
Maddux knew what Prior was going through Friday after Brad Hawpe's line drive hit him on the elbow.
"I got hit on the elbow twice," he said. "You're going in the car [to the hospital] for X-rays thinking you're never going to pitch again."
Maddux said he didn't go on the DL either time.
"I don't throw as hard as [Prior], so it doesn't come back as hard," he said. "The balls that go whizzing by your head are worse. It's almost like crashing in your car and that couple seconds where you get the heebie-jeebies."
If you're on the other end of the line drive, it also can be a frightening experience. Just ask Walker, whose drive while he was with Boston in 2003 hit Florida's Kevin Olsen in the head.
"It's scary enough to hit a guy below the neck," Walker said. "But when you hit the face and head, it can be serious damage. I popped him in the head, and the ball went into the dugout. It's a scary thing. Luckily, he was OK."
Ditto for catcher Michael Barrett, who hit the Phillies' Brett Myers this season.
"It scared me," he said. "You want to hit the ball up the middle, but you don't want to hurt someone. It didn't even faze him. Guess I have to start hitting the weight room."