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"Fixed Broadband Market Trends and Opportunities in Asia-Pacific - 2019", a new Telecom Insider Report by GlobalData, provides an executive-level overview of the fixed broadband market in Asia-Pacific. It delivers quantitative and qualitative insights into the fixed broadband market, analyzing key trends and growth drivers in the region.
The Asia-Pacific region is characterized by a vast disparity in the maturity of fixed broadband infrastructure levels resulting in a variety of initiatives required to boost fixed broadband penetration. Some countries are focusing on building and enhancing the core infrastructure, such as national backbone networks, required to deliver fixed broadband, while others are focusing on increasing fiber coverage and providing higher speeds. Increased competition in the fixed broadband market is being driven by national broadband initiatives focused on providing afforable broadband through regulated wholesale networks, further fixed mobile convergence is increasing competitive pressure.
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- Section 2: Regional Market Trends and Competitive Dynamics: This section analyses the competitive dynamics that have been shaping the Asia-Pacific fixed broadband markets over the past few years, including market entries, market exits, consolidation, and M&A activities.
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- Section 4: Fixed Broadband Revenue Trends: Examines changes in the breakdown of overall revenue and ARPU over 2019-2024.
- Section 5: Key findings: A summary of key findings and growth opportunities for the Asia-Pacific fixed broadband market.
- Fixed broadband line penetration of population will reach an estimated 15.3% in 2019, and will grow to 19.6% by the end of 2024.
- Asia-Pacific will record significant growth in internet users, reaching about 3.2 billion Internet users by 2024.
- China, Singapore, and South Korea will have the highest FTTH/B penetration of population rates in the region by 2024.
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- Asia-Pacific's Fixed Broadband Markets - Key Takeaways
- Asia-Pacific Highlights
Section 1: Asia-Pacific in a Global Context
- Asia-Pacific's Demographics at a Glance
- Asia-Pacific in a Global Context
Section 2: Regional Market Trends and Competitive
- Regulatory Drivers of Fixed Broadband in Asia-Pacific
- Major Competitive Changes in Asia-Pacific
- National Broadband Plans
- Asia-Pacific's Main Competitive Market Trends
Section 3: Fixed Broadband Subscription Trends
- Internet User Trends in Asia-Pacific
- Fixed Broadband Technology Trends in Asia-Pacific
Section 4: Fixed Broadband Revenue Trends
- Fixed Broadband ARPU in Asia-Pacific
- Fixed Broadband Revenue Trends in Asia-Pacific
Section 5: Key Findings and Recommendations
- Acronyms and Definitions
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Is this what geologists mean by the rock cycle?
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You learned about the three rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. You also learned that all of these rocks can change. In fact, any rock can change to become any other type of rock. These changes usually happen very slowly. Some changes happen below Earth’s surface. Some changes happen above ground. These changes are all part of the rock cycle. The rock cycle describes each of the main types of rocks, how they form, and how they change.
The figure below shows how the three main rock types are related to each other (Figure below). The arrows within the circle show how one type of rock may change to rock of another type. These are the processes that change one rock type to another rock type.
The Rock Cycle.
Processes of the Rock Cycle
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The rock cycle really has no beginning or end. It just continues. The processes involved in the rock cycle take place over hundreds, thousands, or even millions of years. Even though for us rocks are solid and unchanging, they slowly change all the time.
- The three main rock types are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
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12/05/2019 Dodge County Pionier Thursday
Mayville Public Library Receives Additional Grant For New Library
Grant Larson, Mayville Public Library president, is pleased to announce that the Ted and Grace Bachhuber Foundation has donated $1.2 million to the building of a new library.
The library board, along with a building committee, has been working with architects designing plans for a future library to be built on a lot located west of the Mayville Limestone School Museum.
One year ago the Bachhuber foundation had contributed $1 million toward the project.
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September – The Building Committee continued working with the Architects on a building plan and developing a budget. A building size of approximately 18,000 sq ft has been determined. At this stage it is like a giant jigsaw puzzle to get placement of the 14 library spaces into a useful, workable and proper place. That space then has to fit within the boundaries of the new library site. Other factors that have to be considered are building setbacks, utility connections and the surrounding buildings and neighborhood. The goal is to work toward a plan for the library and its support spaces that is pleasing and works well for our needs. The work continues.
August – Work on programming to determine square footage, budget and site planning. The Architects worked with the Building Committee throughout the month analyzing each of 14 areas in the library. The winnowing process to achieve a balance between needs and wants in order to determine the square footage footprint is still in progress. The Library Board hired attorney Kim Hurtado of Hurtado Zimmerman SC for construction lawyer. An RFP for Owner’s Representation resulted in three responses. The Board hired Tom Baade and Kory Krieser of Integris Risk Management for Owners representative. An ALTA Survey of the John Street property was completed. The Building Committee toured maker spaces at Parkview school and the Mayville High school and continues to analyze how to best use a Makerspace for the community.
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- White Crater Dolok Tinggi Raja
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- Bukit Indah Simarjarunjung
Bukit Indah Simarjarunjung has also become a favorite destination to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba. And now it becomes even more enjoyable with the construction of some unique treehouses.
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- Tangkahan – Langkat
Behind the thick forest in Gunung Leuser National Park, there is also an exciting tourist spot that many travelers, namely Tangkahan, have loved. One of the attractions of this place is that travelers can bathe the elephants while enjoying the lush forest. For those who are not satisfied walking around the forest and playing with elephants, there is also a tracking path with no less interesting views. Tangkahan also has several waterfalls whose water is very clear, so you can choose to swim or just soak to enjoy the cool water and the beautiful panorama.
- Sei Bingei
The Bingei River, or what the locals call Sei Bingei, has many challenging rapids. But in certain locations, the water is quite calm. There are several routes offered, namely Namo Nangka to Namu Sira-sira Dam, with a rafting time of up to two hours. You can also choose a longer route, from Lau Seridi Village to Namu Sira-sira Dam.
Before you plan a trip to Medan, be sure to read more about Medan and Indonesia by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.


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We use veiling (not tulle) for the tutu as it is more elegant and gives a more formal feel. The infinity dress is made from your choice of colour and fabric.
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Battery: 1400mah – up to 50 cycles without charging
Operation range: 40m
Charging: USB charger cable or solar panel
Installation: Double-sided tape or screws (Tape is included)
Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.3 x 1.8 inches
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Born in Genova, Enrico lived in Acqui Terme in Piedmont during his teenage years, where his passion for the bike started. With his first road bike, a fantastic Coppi that he wanted for a long time, was given to him by his parents as a reward for doing well in school. He began cycling on the beautiful roads on the hills among the vineyards surrounding Acqui, with his inseparable friend Corrado. At the age of 13, Enrico took the first long ride from Genova: it was a real adventure for him at the time! His passion for all the outdoor activities was fostered by his father’s addiction to all mountain sports.
This addiction was genetic and led to a great career within the Italian Alpine Club (CAI), where he held the title of National Instructor of mountaineering ski and the direction of the mountaineering ski school of Genova, where he lives now. For many years, Enrico has rekindled his passion for cycling, starting first with mountain biking, and then with his first love, the road bike. His interest in bike touring led him to the Danube trail from Passau to Budapest, through the Alps and the Apennines and recently, Sicily and Sardinia. Between 2016 and 2017 he solo travelled for 2800km in Patagonia, from Puerto Montt to Ushuaia.


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A topical anesthetic gel is commonly used in dentistry to reduce the slight discomfort and pain that is associated with injection needles. Topical anesthetic gel are effective in numbing up to a depth of 2 to 3 mm. Benzocaine and Lidocaine are the most common topical anesthetics used.
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Including Judaism in the group of religions connected to Jerusalem and the Holy Land lumps us all together and is extremely dangerous because it delegitimizes us, our religion and history.
his year’s commemoration is particularly relevant as less than eight decades after Hitler was defeated, Antisemitism and Holocaust denial is growing at an accelerated rate throughout the world
Documents are surfacing that prove beyond question that the powers that be KNEW by 1942 that 2 million Jews had already been murdered and that Hitler was quite simply conducting a "massacre of Jews".
None of the Israeli news outlets saw fit to mention this dynamic: that of an Arab terrorist, attempting to murder a JEW.
A love letter from the author to a great-grandmother he never met, stolen from her family by the Holocaust.
In the hours that the Nazis sent our people to the fires, when Mengele was torturing and experimenting, the Allies -and the world-knew and chose not to act.
My friends and I were sure that our disciples, who were learned men, would get the joke, that Gebrocht was an April Fools prank and that would be the end of that. But it didn't happen that way.
Join the free BBQ outside of Ofer prison.
At what point do you wish someone dead? For me, it is when they forsake their humanity and take real and clear steps to take the life of another. I shed no tears for the terrorist "neutralized" today
The PA does NOT have to reject terrorism. What it must do is harder: Accept a definition of terrorism that does not change depending on the identity of the perpetrator or the identity of the victim.
There are too many, OK even one would be bad, radical Leftist Jewish groups calling themselves "pro-Israel" while their policies support the delegitimization and...
Barghouti is no different than the terrorists Arafat and Abbas.
Diaspora Jews pass on the whole spirit and soul of Torah and the messages of Passover, which is the attainment of true Jewish freedom through establishing a holy Torah Nation in the Land of Israel.
Passover is the celebration of our freedom as a people, and the blood libel is NOW an around the year problem. "In every generation..."
A HAPPY PESACH to ALL Jews of all traditions!
Considering that I was injured in the first ramming terror attack over twenty years ago, I'm a bit hyper-worried about them.
Barghouti paid for the explosives that destroyed Jerusalem's Sbarro pizzeria and killed our daughter Malki. He then sheltered several of the members of the Hamas gang that executed the massacre
The question is, "Can really be an appreciable cessation of the anti-Israel policy and resolutions in the United Nations?"
The poor Arab terrorist drove his late-model Audi into a a group of Israelis.
Obama’s National Security Adviser Susan Rice requested the “un-masking” of the US persons in raw intelligence reports on dozens of occasions involving the Trump transition team, ALL for political gain


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I am taking a journey to the upper atmosphere with @Camilla_SDO to promote science education and Bears on Patrol
I received (and transmitted through) the ISS APRS digipeater today!
Having fun at #EduAlley2011
Latest balloon wind data for Cape Kennedy, similar to what the were looking at yesterday for #GRAIL
@heathernaut88 Here's me in my vest with Gene Kranz's pneumatic tube
Amateur radio stations we heard directly through the ISS digipeater on the pass that just happened
Having fun w/ images. I just identified a random body of water from an image taken on BTS-1X at 60,000 feet
BTS-1X was very successful. I'll have more for you tomorrow
Set up an APRS iGate today
Field Day starts today!
Real time image of APRS propagation data. WOW! Something is going on
Hanging out with @Pillownaut at #BTS1Brunch
Anatomy of #BTS1
Still waiting to see the videos from our flight. Here is a teaser..a still shot from the clip that's downloading.
For @josephgruber and others This is the last photo taken. We were in clouds before this one, but it looks odd
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We had problems with fog, but on the right side, you can see the glow of the atmosphere and the clouds. #BTS1
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Meghan King became Instagram official with her new boyfriend Will Roos. The two started as friends and quickly became lovers. The Real Housewives of Orange County alum recalled a “funny” story. Last week, TV Shows Ace reported that Meghan teased her dating status. At the time, she admitted that she was seeing various people. The
Meghan King wished for a “partner” for Christmas. And her wish came true. She found someone new after her split from her boyfriend, Christian Schauf. The former Real Housewives of Orange County star announced in late November that she and Christian had split. Then she admitted that she wished she “had a partner” to lean
Meghan King found love after her split from estranged husband Jim Edmonds. The RHOC alum met boyfriend Christian Schauf earlier this year. In May, she confirmed that she’s dating the entrepreneur, whom she met on a dating app. But fans haven’t seen the two together in some time. Does that mean their relationship fizzled out?
Who knew The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King was an outdoors junkie? Since the mom-of-three started dating Christian Schauf, she’s been on some pretty big adventures. Meghan recently visited Yellowstone National Park after visiting a gun range for the first time. Now she proves that there ‘ain’t no mountain high enough’ that
Real Housewives of Orange County star Meghan King Edmonds has new rumors surrounding her boyfriend. Some people want to know if Christian Schauf is only dating her for the fame. They fear that she could get used by her new man. The RHOC alum went public with the entrepreneur about a month ago. The 40-year-old
Wide Open Spaces! The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King spent more time this weekend in Utah with her new boyfriend, Christian Schauf. While Meghan enjoyed the great outdoors… Her ex, Jim Edmonds, held a late b-day party for their twin sons, Hart and Hayes. Meghan hosted a separate party for their sons’
They’re not done fighting yet! The Real Housewives of Orange County alum Meghan King is reportedly unhappy with the prenuptial agreement she has with ex Jim Edmonds. While the couple split in October, they are still hashing out the details of their divorce. Particularly, child support and spousal support. Meghan Open About Prenup While on RHOC
IG Official! About a week ago, media outlets picked up the story that The Real Housewives of Orange County star Meghan King was off the market. Based on her IG, she clearly spent Memorial Day weekend in Park City, Utah, where her alleged new boyfriend resides. However, Meghan never officially confirmed or denied her relationship.
The gang’s back together! The Real Housewives of Orange County star Meghan King reunited with her three young children on Monday after spending the weekend in Utah with her new man. Meghan’s ex, Jim Edmonds, watched the kids for part of the Memorial Day weekend. He documented their adventures on his Instagram Stories. Meghan also took
The Real Housewives of Orange County star Meghan King has a new man in her life. Meghan split from her husband, Jim Edmonds, in late 2019 after five years of marriage. While Jim has moved on with a new love, Meghan has been focusing on the three young children she shares with Jim. RHOC Alum

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York, where ancient and modern meet
Everyone knows about York’s Roman and Viking history, but not so many people realise it has a wealth of luxury boutique accommodation and a thriving cultural scene, with cool neighbourhoods full of independent shops, restaurants and cafés, as well as countless museums, theatres and attractions. York is an ideal size for exploring on foot, and is surrounded by some of England’s most beautiful countryside; it is only just over two hours by train from London or Edinburgh.
Few cities in the world can rival York for history and character. A picturesque riverside city encircled by ancient walls, York has a fascinating story that goes back 2,000 years. Every street and ginnel (Yorkshire dialect for alleyway) seem to reveal another historic site or lovely view, while York Racecourse, on the fringes of the city, is one of the UK’s oldest racecourses and offers a great day out.
48 hours in . . . York
Start your day at York Minster (Deangate; 01904 557200), a Gothic beauty and the largest Medieval cathedral in Northern Europe. For full atmospheric effect, approach the Minster via The Shambles, an ancient cobbled street mentioned in the Domesday Book, where the upper storeys of the 14th-century timber houses lean out, almost to within touching distance of each other.
Then, travel back in time at York Castle Museum (Eye of York, Tower Street; 01904 687687). The 80-year-old museum is best known for its authentic street of salvaged shop fronts, replicating the city’s stores and living rooms from the Georgian era to the 1980s. To get a panoramic view of the city, climb to the top of nearby Clifford’s Tower (Tower St; 01904 646940) opposite the museum. This ancient fortified mound and keep has a gruesome history and is all that remains of the Norman castle.
For lunch, head to Mr P’s Curious Tavern (71 Low Petergate; 01904 521177). Part Victorian curiosity shop, part swanky restaurant, chef Andrew Pern’s newest project is a departure from his other two successes – the phenomenal Star Inn (at Harome) and The Star Inn The City, just down the road. Think 19th-century lanterns, racks of jamón and artificial trophy animal heads on the walls.
Over on Coppergate, The Jorvik Viking Centre’s (19 Coppergate; 01904 615505) olfactory experiences, some more pleasant than others, have always brought to life what was a thriving 19th-century Viking city. After a multi-million pound refurbishment, the interactive exhibition is back with even more insight into one of Britain’s most exciting archaeological discoveries. Look out for the ultra life-like old woman on crutches and the baby crying its mother’s arms.
Afterwards, lose an hour or two in Browns (Davygate; 01904 611166), an old-school department store and a York institution. Pick up designer brands such as Ralph Lauren and Barbour, or bedding and linens by Joules and Julian Charles. There’s also a nail bar and a restaurant with smartly attired waiters serving Sunday lunches and afternoon teas.
Discover York’s winding alleyways on the Bloody Tour of York (07584 855 443) in the company of “Mad Alice”, a figure of local folklore, who is thought to have been hanged in York Castle in 1823. The tour starts at 6pm every Thursday, Friday and Saturday outside St Williams College, on College Street (an eight-minute walk from Brown's) and ends around 7.30pm by Clifford’s Tower.
For dinner, The Rattle Owl (104 Micklegate; 01904 658658) is a good option that has been garnering plaudits since it opened. Inside, it’s New York loft meets 17th-century Grade I listed building, with walls of exposed brick and the original parquet flooring. A well-balanced menu – five each of starters, main courses and desserts – features whipped Yorkshire blue cheese with figs, duck breast, and Medjool dates and poached rhubarb Anglaise.
For after-dinner drinks, stroll over to the recently opened Micklegate Social (148 Micklegate; 01904 348798), sister bar of Fossgate Social. It’s in a lovely old corner building and stocks a range of wines, spirits and craft beers.
Covering the journey of chocolate from raw jungle cocoa bean to the substance that became York’s most profitable export, York’s Chocolate Story (3-4 Kings Square; 01904 527725) uses immersive set pieces to uncover the history of York’s famous confectionary dynasties – Terry’s and Rowntree’s – and gives a fascinating flavour of the city’s rich social history too.
A five-minute walk away and equally as sweet is Yorkshire Museum and Museum Gardens (01904 687687), which gives a comprehensive overview of York’s many historical layers, with prehistoric, Roman, Viking and medieval artefacts spread over five galleries. Yorkshire’s Jurassic World, a major exhibition open until at least spring 2020, travels back 150 million years to discover the county’s lost giants using ground-breaking technology.
For lunch, head to Café No.8 Bistro (8 Gillygate; 01904 653074). This cosy trattoria with a secluded garden has built reputation for well executed, unfussy bistro dishes.
Take in a matinee at York Theatre Royal (St Leonard's Place; 01904 623568), which reopened in 2016 after a multi-million pound refit that includes a new state and sound system. It’s one of the UK’s oldest theatres and has a broad schedule of consistently good-quality acts. Highlights of the spring 2019 season include RSC Macbeth and Heart of Darkness. Tickets are often available on the day unless the production is very popular or in the evening, otherwise it’s recommended to book ahead.
Dinner at The Star Inn The City (Museum Street; 01904 619208) in the Lendal Engine House is a special affair. Scooping design awards (the views inside and out are gorgeous) for the reimagining of an old water board building between the River Ouse and Museum Gardens, there is nowhere in York doing British cooking this confidently.
Round the evening off with drinks at Valhalla (4 Patrick Pool; 01904 653 999), a 'Norse' themed music bar and café just round the corner from The Shambles. It was created by Viking fanatics who went to great lengths with the décor - touches include a skull and horn in a glass cabinet, flickering electric candles and hefty oak tables as rugged as Thor himself. Music is mainly rock and there's a good choice of wines, spirits and local beers.
Where to stay . . .
The Grand York offers tip-top service, a good choice of eating options, a spa and a pool. The building's original Edwardian features have been splendidly retained while bedrooms are vast, crisp and uncluttered. All bedrooms, spread over six floors, are generous to a fault; even the entry-level Classics have space for a small party.
Double rooms from £140. Station Rise; 01904 380038
A period building has been given a dark and clubby makeover at Hotel Du Vin & Bistro. It's comfortable without being fussy and smart without feeling too formal. Bedrooms are crisp with excellent bathrooms while food is classic French with a rich wine list. Expect slate and wooden floors, charcoal-grey walls, moody black and white photographs.
Double rooms from £99. 89 The Mount; 08447 489268
For the cost, the bright, buzzing, brilliant, neon-splashed Safestay – a reinvented hostel housed in a historic Georgian building close to the city walls — is a hard-to-beat budget option and a cut above anywhere in its price range in terms of facilities and quality. All rooms feature dark wood, chunky furniture and have touches of great design. There are a handful of double rooms.
Double rooms from £50. 88-90 Micklegate; 01904 627720
What to bring home . . .
Pick up fat rascals from veteran Yorkshire tea room Bettys (6-8 St Helen's Square; 01904 659142). Made to a long-standing secret recipe, these plump, fruity rock cakes are a cross between a bun and a scone.
For something sweet, opt for hand-made chocolates from Monk Bar Chocolatiers (7 The Shambles; 01904 634999). The chocolates are created on the premises using the finest quality ingredients from France and Belgium and visitors can watch the various stages of production.
When to go . . .
There is no off-season in York. All year round, regardless of the weather, festivals and events draw cultural tourists, historians, shoppers, foodies and sports fans to the city. Spring and summer are the busiest and most expensive period, and the high point for the city’s many events, including the racing season (meetings at York Racecourse run from May until October). If you don’t enjoy crowds, avoid weekends in July and August.
York really comes to life in autumn and winter. It’s cold but magical, lamp-lit and atmospheric; imagine a pale moon rising over the shadow of The Minster, the evening streets filled with the sound of bells. Many pubs have open fires to warm up by after a walk along cobbled streets or river paths and there are few more romantic places to be in the run up to Christmas. Under a dusting of snow, the Christmas Market’s stalls, lights and carolling attract a crowd of shoppers, who leave giddy as kippers after too many mulled ciders.
Know before you go . . .
The best local tourist information service is visityork.org, which also has offices and incredibly helpful staff at 1 Museum St, York, YO1 7DT (tel: 01904 554455).
A handy NHS Walk-In Centre is located at 31 Monkgate, York, YO31 7WA (01904 725 401); open daily between 8am-6pm. For more serious problems and A&E, York Hospital is on Wigginton Road, York, YO31 8HE.
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Tina grew up in nearby Leeds and spent many childhood summers discovering York’s ancient nooks and crannies. Today, she’s more likely to be found hunting down the city’s many places to eat, drink and shop.
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Funny: Final Fantasy II
- The scene where Firion is alone with the fake Hilda in her bedroom and all of a sudden everything turns pink, classical music (from Swan Lake) starts playing, and she says "Come to me..."
- Firion's immediate reaction: *gulp*
- Later on, when you run into the real Hilda, you can check to make sure she's the genuine article, at which point she asks if Firion's okay, since he seems a bit flustered.
- Guy speak beaver.

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Fiji plunges into political chaos
Fiji's President has scrapped the constitution and sacked all of the country's judges.
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By Tracey Spring for ABC Religion and Ethics
We asked emerging filmmakers around the country to document their experience.
By Geoff Lemon
New Zealand's Amy Satterthwaite has a short stay at the crease in her first game back after maternity leave — but there is definitely something to build on, writes Geoff Lemon.


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2010 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 613. Service insurance corporations.
613.07 General corporate powers and procedures.
613.07613.07 General corporate powers and procedures.
613.07(1)(1) Powers. Service insurance corporations have the powers specified under s. 181.0302.
613.07(2)(2) Effect of unauthorized corporate acts. Section 181.0304 applies to service insurance corporations.
613.07(4)(4) Waiver of notice and informal action by members or directors. Sections 181.0704 and 181.0706 apply to members of service insurance corporations and ss. 181.0821 and 181.0823 apply to the board of directors and committees of the board of directors of service insurance corporations.
613.07 - ANNOT.History: 1975 c. 223; 1979 c. 110; 1987 a. 13; 1997 a. 79.
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Wisconsin may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

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Jane Seymour paid a visit to Anna Maria Island Jan. 18 to show off her talents.
A collection of sculptures and paintings by the actress, artist, author and designer is on display through Feb. 9 at the Studio at Gulf and Pine, 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria, where Seymour attended a reception in her honor.
Seymour’s trip to Manatee County was part of a tourism promotion to benefit area nonprofits and businesses, including local workers, by the Bradenton Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. The Studio and the Sandbar Restaurant hosted the art reception.
Her work also is offered for sale at the studio.
Seymour is just one highlight of a series of BACVB concerts and events designed to boost the economy on the heels of the hardships suffered during a red tide outbreak that started in August.
Seymour mingled with the crowd, posed for snapshots, discussed her art and demonstrated how to make her heart-healthy coleslaw recipe.
In a brief speech, Seymour outlined how, in her late 20s, she went through a “terrible divorce.”
She said her mother’s words always resounded, to open her heart and help someone else when life gets challenging. It would become the inspiration for Seymour’s popular Open Hearts collection of sculpture, jewelry, art and a foundation.
She said a friend led her to art as a way through her pain. “It became my healing,” Seymour told the crowd.
Seymour founded the Open Hearts Foundation 10 years ago and her signature swirling, connecting hearts became a symbol for people to turn adversity into opportunity. The foundation is committed to growing nonprofits with the philosophy of love finding its way into an open heart.
Seymour dedicated an Open Hearts sculpture, a collaboration of the BACVB and Realize Bradenton at Riverwalk in Bradenton earlier in the day.
“I want people to find joy in their lives,” Seymour told the island crowd. “In the end, only two things really matter: The love you have shared and the difference you have made.”

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The WA link on that website seems to be broken, and when I search the department of water for rebates, the links in there are broken too.
Does not suprise me!
Two roads diverged in a wood and I -
I took the one less travelled by,
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Here we go again.
Franklin Roosevelt infamously redefined the meaning of the word liberalism in the 1930s to mean more and more government control of the economy. This was in complete contradiction to what the word had meant for centuries, as defined by people like Jefferson: less government control of the economy.
Now advocates of more government control over the economy want to redefine populism as Trumpism. I hope they don’t get away with it this time.

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Many in the woodworking industry now prefer CNC routers because of the immense benefits attributed to their use. They offer operational efficiency and quality which translates into a competitive edge. If you are not already on this trend, these are the benefits of CNC routing in the woodwork industry that you are missing.
Being computerised means everything can be determined with absolute accuracy inclusive of measurements and materials to be used. The success of precision cutting advantage of CNC routers depends on a well-drawn scale calibration. You conserve production materials while increasing your savings and minimizing unnecessary costs.
Since these machines are now common, manufacturers are now offering designs with increased functionality. In addition, you can upgrade the one you already own with a simple software update. This makes them relevant to many business demands or sectors. They are flexible.
CNC routers are not reliant on first-hand human control-at least not in its entirety. It is a fully automated system that only requires virtual control thus when it comes to woodworking, it reduces the strain on manpower while keeping the production chain moving.
Automation also brings about the added benefit of improved safety. Working with wood can be dangerous which is why CNC routers are your best bet in cases where time and quality are prioritized. They get to accomplish difficult tasks without putting the people at the workshop at risk.
With the ability to be calibrated, these machines can output detailed millwork for furniture and other related wood products. The intricate designs can even be applied to premium products in a more superior manner compared to manual machines.
Apart from wood, these machines can also work well with other material such as plastic, steel and acrylic. This widens their functionality when it comes to designing wood products that combine these materials into the final product. In addition, you can also make multiple designs as per demand.
Woodworkers are always on the hunt for new machinery to supplement their production process. As long as the machine can perform, it is always an option regardless of its state. A well maintained industrial grade CNC router can fetch you a good price should you decide to revamp your machine portfolio.
With the above advantages in mind, it is important to consider your cutting needs and the materials you work with if you are in the woodworking industry. Gaining a competitive edge in the market entails a reduction of cost and improvement of quality and the CNC router is more than capable of delivering in that aspect.


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The food business has a high demand for sophisticated and environmentally friendly packaging materials that have improved physical, mechanical, and barrier capabilities. Synthetic and non-biodegradable materials are commonly used, raising environmental issues. As a result, in recent years, research has focused on the creation of bio-based sustainable packaging materials. The potential of nanocelluloses as nanofillers or coatings for the production of bio-based nanocomposites is covered in this review, which includes: the effect of nanocellulose modification/functionalization on the final qualities, the physico-chemical interaction of nanocellulose with the neighboring polymeric phase.


New York band have begun working on the follow-up to 2010's 'Barbara'
Singer Keith Murray is experiencing vocal 'issues'
New York band will follow their festival appearances with seven-date tour
Rolo Tomassi, Field Music, Spector will also play the free Yorkshire event
Frightened Rabbit, Future Of The Left, Lower Than Atlantis also join the festival's line-up
The band warm up the Main Stage as Kings Of Leon prepare to headline
Duo play hit-laden set on NME/Radio 1 Stage
Band hit the road in November on 'Barbarians' tour
Comedy duo monkey around at festival
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House Restates Commitment To Block Revenue Leakages
.....Says immunity clause to strengthen democracy
ABUJA, March 17, (THEWILL) – The House of Representatives has said it has begun the process to come with a law that would help in blocking revenue leakages as well as forestall non-remittance by revenue generating government-owned corporations and agencies.
Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, Hon. Abdulmumin Jibril (PDP, Kano), who disclosed this in Abuja said that the draft amendment Bills to Acts establishing the affected bodies were ready to be presented soon, while efforts were also on to repeal and re-enact the Fiscal Responsibility Act, 2007, especially to give the Fiscal Responsibility Commission power of to sanction erring agencies.
According to Jibril, "The biggest challenge to us as a committee is the Nigerian Nation Petroleum Corporation (NNPC). It has never remitted a dime to the Consolidated Revenue Fund of the Federation." Jibril stated that the committee discovered that from 2009, the Corporation generated over six trillion Naira, but that the Group Managing Director (GMD) was only compelled to appear only with threat of bench warrant of arrest.
He noted that the Committee's efforts had begun to yield positive results as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) had remitted N80 billion out of the N95 billion it withheld, and the Nigerian Ports Authority had paid over N20 billion of its withheld revenue, vowing that NNPC and all other agencies "must pay."
In a related development, the House has explained that the National Assembly was united on immunity for lawmakers explaining that what the constitutional amendment Bills were rather asking for was "just speech immunity to guarantee members' freedom of expression on the floor and in committee sittings."
Chairman House committee on media and public affairs, Hon. Zakari Mohammed, alongside sponsors of the two controversial Bills, Ali Ahmed and Ralph Igbokwe, at a media chat over the weekend explained that House was driven by the passion to strengthen democratic institutions.
According to Mohammed, seven Malawians lawmakers were currently facing trial for treasonable felony over what they said on the floor of the parliament. "What we are saying is we don't have to wait until such happen in Nigeria before we take action," he said.
The lawmakers argued that provisions of the Legislative Houses Powers and Privileges Act of 1953, were, apart from its age, inadequate, and that the speech immunity being sought would only be within the legislative house premises.


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Head-To-Head Review: PennantPark Investment Corporation (PNNT) and Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund (CEN)
PennantPark Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: PNNT) and Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund (NYSE:CEN) are both finance companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, risk, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends and valuation.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
42.7% of PennantPark Investment Corporation shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of PennantPark Investment Corporation shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.
PennantPark Investment Corporation pays an annual dividend of $0.72 per share and has a dividend yield of 9.4%. Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund does not pay a dividend. PennantPark Investment Corporation pays out 74.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend.
Earnings & Valuation
This table compares PennantPark Investment Corporation and Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund’s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
|Gross Revenue||Price/Sales Ratio||EBITDA||Earnings Per Share||Price/Earnings Ratio|
|PennantPark Investment Corporation||N/A||N/A||N/A||$0.97||7.86|
|Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund||N/A||N/A||N/A||N/A||N/A|
This table compares PennantPark Investment Corporation and Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
|Net Margins||Return on Equity||Return on Assets|
|PennantPark Investment Corporation||53.92%||9.11%||4.72%|
|Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund||N/A||N/A||N/A|
This is a breakdown of recent ratings and price targets for PennantPark Investment Corporation and Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund, as provided by MarketBeat.com.
|Sell Ratings||Hold Ratings||Buy Ratings||Strong Buy Ratings||Rating Score|
|PennantPark Investment Corporation||0||7||2||0||2.22|
|Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund||0||0||0||0||N/A|
PennantPark Investment Corporation presently has a consensus target price of $8.14, indicating a potential upside of 6.86%. Given PennantPark Investment Corporation’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe PennantPark Investment Corporation is more favorable than Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund.
PennantPark Investment Corporation beats Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund on 8 of the 9 factors compared between the two stocks.
About PennantPark Investment Corporation
PennantPark Investment Corporation is a closed-end, non-diversified investment company. The Company is a business development company. Its objectives are to generate both current income and capital appreciation while seeking to preserve capital through debt and equity investments primarily made to the United States middle-market companies in the form of senior secured debt, mezzanine debt and equity investments. The Company’s debt investments may generally range in maturity from 3 to 10 years and, are made to the United States and to a limited extent, non-United States corporations, partnerships and other business entities, which operate in various industries and geographical regions. In addition, it may invest up to approximately 30% of its portfolio in non-qualifying assets. It invests in sectors, such as aerospace and defense; energy/utilities; auto sector; environmental services, and beverage, among others. PennantPark Investment Advisers, LLC is the Company’s investment advisor.
About Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund
Center Coast MLP & Infrastructure Fund (the Fund) is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The Fund’s investment objective is to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on distributions to shareholders. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a portfolio of master limited partnerships (MLPs) and energy infrastructure companies. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will invest at least 80% of its Managed Assets in securities of MLPs and energy infrastructure companies. The Fund may invest up to 20% of its Managed Assets in unregistered or restricted securities, including securities issued by private companies. Its private investments may include investments in entities formed to own and operate particular energy infrastructure assets. The Fund invests in various sectors, such as fuel distribution and marketing, and natural gas transportation and storage. The Fund’s advisor is Center Coast Capital Advisors, LP.
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Betfred's Easter Cash Back Surprise
Betfred online casino players will receive an Easter Surprise when they try out the new Slot game that has been arriving at online casinos in time for the Spring holidays.
Easter Surprise is a brand new feel-good Slot game themed for the upcoming seasonal break and Betfred is celebrating the game’s launch by giving up to 20% cash back to members who play the fun, new Slot this week.
The Slot is designed to put players in the holiday mood as they spin colourful reels featuring Easter eggs, baskets and other gifts. The Easter Bunny is the star of the game, presenting players with a variety of tasty-looking Easter eggs which contain cash prizes.
From Monday 18 April until Sunday 24 April, Betfred Casino players can benefit from an additional £100 as Fred makes Easter even sweeter with this seasonal promotion. Members playing Easter Surprise from Monday to Thursday will receive 10% cash back and the reward will be given a boost at the weekend with 20% cash back on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There is no minimum deposit requirement to qualify for the offer, simply play Easter Surprise and Betfred will make the bonus payment, which is based on net losses, into accounts the next day.
The week-long promotion coincides with Betfred’s regular 15% Thursday Cash Back promotion and players will receive an additional 5% on any losses as part of the 15% Thursday Cash Back offer.
Betfred cash back bonuses are awarded for play purposes and will need to meet wagering requirements before the funds can be withdrawn from players’ accounts, full details can be found on Betfred’s website.


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How to Not Be the Worst Person on the Airplane This Holiday Season
Nothing unites people like a common enemy. And when everybody is trapped in a metal tube flying through the sky, it’s not uncommon for more than a few passengers to bond over the horrid behavior of a fellow traveler.
In the spirit of holiday goodwill, the British outlet Gentleman’s Journal conducted a survey of 2,000 people to discover what marks a gentleman — or gentlewoman — when flying on a plane. And the results are a great guide for how to avoid becoming the person that everybody hates.
According to the survey, the worst thing that a person can do to invoke the wrath of fellow passengers is drink too much and act the drunk fool on the plane.
Numerous headlines about drunk passengers causing emergency diversions (and fellow passengers applauding when the offending party is removed from the aircraft) only support the claim.
For those looking to go above and beyond, there’s one surefire way to stand out as the most mannerly person in the cabin: “Any gentleman worth his salt should lend a hand to a fellow passenger when needed, particularly when they’re struggling to fit their luggage in the overhead lockers,” said Harry Jarman, Gentleman’s Journal’s editor-in-chief. “Sixty-seven percent of respondents in our survey believe this to be the defining mark of a gentleman when travelling.”
A polite plane passenger will also inform the person seated behind them that they are about to recline their seat, according to 60 percent of survey respondents. And a gentleman never hogs both armrests, almost 55 percent responded.
Of course, one of the top causes of impolite behavior is stress. So set yourself up for a good-tempered flight by following T+L's guide to keeping your sanity at the airport this holiday season.


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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett yesterday participated in a reopening ceremony for ACF Industries L.L.C.'s rail-car manufacturing plant in Milton.ACF closed the facility in 2009 because of declining sales. But booming growth in the U.S. energy sector created a shortage of tank cars and components, prompting the company to reopen the plant, said Corbett and ACF officials in a press release.The company has hired 230 people since the spring reopening and expects to create a total of 333 jobs and retain 20 existing jobs in the next three years. ACF received $483,000 in state funding for machinery and equipment purchases, and employee training."The rebirth of this company represents growth in traditional manufacturing, re-energized by the natural gas industry," said Corbett. "By supporting our expanding energy sector and helping to connect industries, we are helping to create a new Pennsylvania."Rail cars manufactured in Milton will be shipped to gas fields in the Dakotas and Canada to be used to transport crude oil to various U.S. refineries. Because of the increased extraction of propane from the Marcellus Shale and continued growth in the natural gas industry, ACF plans to begin producing stationary propane tanks at the Milton plant by 2013's end.


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I've always been a sucker for Wes Anderson. I seem to be in the minority in loving The Life Aquatic, although I know more than a few folks who've placed Rushmore and Bottle Rocket amongst their favorite films of all time. Myself included. Thus, I am more than anticipating Anderson's latest quirky tale, The Darjeeling Limited. In case you didn't notice yet, that's the poster at the top of your screen. And that's the film's stars, Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman staring back at us. Although the film won't land in theaters until later this fall, we'll have our first look at it when Ryan hits up the Venice Film Festival next month. Additionally, you bet your ass I'll be there when the flick opens up this year's New York Film Festival on September 29 (the day it also goes into limited release).
The film, which also stars Natalie Portman, Anjelica Huston (in her third straight Anderson film) and Roman Coppola, is said to revolve around three boys who journey across India following the death of their father. Not much else is known about the project, but I imagine we'll be seeing a trailer of sorts hit before the film premieres in Venice. Interestingly enough, The Darjeeling Limited also marks Anderson's first film that was not co-written by either Owen Wilson or Noah Baumbach. Though I'm sure both men probably had some uncredited input, Roman Coppola and Jason Schwartzman are Anderson's two co-writers this time around. Last time Schwartzman collaborated with Anderson we got the unbelievably awesome Rushmore. Hopefully the boys will shovel out another gem. I guess we'll know soon enough.


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The Fixed Medical Allowance (FMA) is granted to Railway pensioners/family pensioners in terms of instructions contained in Board’s letter dated 21-4-99, 1-3-2004 and subsequent clarifications issued from time to time.
|(i) The employees who have already retired.||
A sum equivalent to double the amount of revised basic pension after the implementation of VIth CPC.
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A sum equivalent to double the amount of revised family pension after the implementation of VIth CPC.
2. As and when the Health Insurance is introduced in Railways, the New Pension Scheme railway pensioners would be shifted to the Health Insurance Scheme.
3. These orders are issued with the concurrence by Health and Finance Directorates of the Ministry of Railways.
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|South Korea marks first 'comfort women' day, joined by protestors in Taiwan|
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People in South Korea and Taiwan unveiled monuments and staged protests on Tuesday to mark Japan's wartime use of "comfort women", a euphemism for girls and women forced to work in Japan's wartime brothels.
|Peaceful Protests on Charlottesville Anniversary|
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The anniversary of the deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, was marked with largely peaceful protests, with police making just a handful of arrests. (Aug. 13)
|New coalition plans 7-figure campaign aimed at Puerto Rican voters|
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The campaign also plans protests at Mar-a-Lago and Trump Tower in September coinciding with the anniversary of Hurricane Maria's landfall in Puerto Rico
|New prime minister announced in Haiti weeks after deadly protests|
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Haitian President Jovenel Moise announced on Sunday that Jean-Henry Céant will be the nation's new prime minister.
|At least 317 killed in ongoing protests in Nicaragua, rights group says|
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Civil unrest in Nicaragua that began in mid-April has left at least 317 people dead, according to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.
|Washington protests: Scuffles break out as counterprotesters dwarf alt-right at Unite the Right 2018|
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Scuffles broke out between protesters and police in Washington DC after white nationalists marched on the White House to mark the first anniversary of the Charlottesville riots.
|Schoolchildren in Bangladesh shut down the capital's roads. Here's the extraordinary story.|
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The student protests suggest that the next generation of voters is more concerned with good policies and public services — and safer roads.
|[Ticker] Thousands rally in Bucharest against government for second night|
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Around 40,000 Romanians flooded the capital Bucharest on Saturday for a second night of anti-government protests, following violent clashes injuring more than 400 people on Friday. Romania's president Klaus Iohannis condemned Friday's "brutal intervention of the gendarmerie" while the crowds were blowing horns and shouting "resignation", Reuters reported. Protesters are angry over widespread corruption, low wages and attempts by the governing Social Democrats (PSD) to weaken the judiciary.
|Hundreds Injured in Romanian Antigraft Protests|
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Tens of thousands of Romanians took to the streets of the capital over the weekend in anticorruption protests, as opposition politicians warned the health of the country’s young democracy was at risk.
|Thousands rally to demand Romanian government resignation|
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Thousands took part Sunday in a third night of protests in Bucharest against alleged government corruption, two days after a crackdown on a mass demonstration left hundreds injured.
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For those who wonder how Apple plans to grow, the company gave part of their answer today: Apple retail stores. The first two will open Saturday at Tysons Corner in McLean, VA, and the Gendale Galleria in Glendale, CA. Twenty-three more will open across the United States before the end of the year with more planned for 2002.
“We’ll be opening more next year, but we’ll refine our plans based on how the first stores do,” Apple CEO Steve Jobs said during the announcement of the retail stores at a special presentation in Tysons Corner.
Growth is the main reason for this new chapter in Apple history. Jobs said that Apple currently has about five percent of the overall computer market today, or 25 million customers worldwide. That’s not bad, the CEO pointed out, as BMW and Mercedes Benz have, respectively, 1.8 and 2.1 percent of the auto market and they seem to be doing okay. However, Apple doesn’t plan on settling for 5 percent. The conundrum is how to reach the other 95 percent.
“The challenge, based on our market research, is that most of that 95 percent don’t even consider us before going out and buying a personal computer,” Jobs said. “We’re not even in the running. We want to change that.”
A “manifesto” ad that will run in several national newspapers tomorrow will focus on Apple’s goal of “5 down, 95 to go.” Jobs said that Apple plans on turning some heads in the non-Mac using population.
“We want to convince the other 95 percent that Apple offers good products,” he said. ” If only 5 of 95 people in this group become Mac users, we’ll double our market share.”
Apple’s focus on the Mac as a digital hub for a digital lifestyle is another reason for opening the stores, Jobs said. The stores will give people who might not otherwise have a chance to actually make an iMovie, burn a CD, and get hands on experience with the entire range of Mac products.
The third reason for opening its own stores is to set a “gold standard” for how products should be sold. Jobs said that the Apple stores would offer ideas that other resellers could take and “run with.” And if the resellers have good or better ideas, Apple may incorporate those into its stores, he added. The CEO emphasized that its own stores wouldn’t compete with current resellers.
Jobs said that Apple resells products through 3,000 locations and its 25 stores represent less than 1percent of additional locations. He also said that there were no plans for “Apple store only” products to be offered. All products will be available to all resellers.
“Our strategy isn’t to put our resellers out of business, but to work side by side with them. We think our stores will help resellers a lot by increasing exposure to the Mac platform.”
Tysons Corner was chosen as the showcase for today’s big announcement simply because it was completed first, he added. Plus, the mall is one of the 10 biggest and best in the country, Jobs said.
“Apple has a lot of customers who live and work and shop around here. “It’s hard to get into Tyson’s Corner, but when we found space that was available, we jumped on it.”


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Mommy Made This recently released this fun kit called Winter Fun. I love the colors of it and had the perfect pictures to scrap with it. The kit includes 20 papers, 56 elements, and an alpha. Also included is 8 cardstocks and 8 glitters. This is perfect to scrap all those Winter adventures.
Here are a couple of layouts that I did for some inspiration
Here is my freebie for you


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The Birthright comic books are getting a movie adaptation, with the writing duo behind Despicable Me and Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment on board. The series, written by Joshua Williamson and Andrei Bressan, is produced by Todd McFarlane's Image Comics who also publish Kirkman's The Walking Dead and Outcast. Birthright tells the story of a young boy called Mikey who goes missing in the woods, much to the horror of his two parents. A year passes and a fully-grown man appears to Mikey's family claiming to be the missing boy. The man purports to have stumbled into another world on that fateful day in the woods and his folks soon get mixed up in the same fantastical adventures.
Birthright's mix of real world drama with high-fantasy elements has generated success within the comic book realm since its debut in 2014. The series' is currently on its sixth collected volume, due for release in March this year. In 2015, Robert Kirkman's Skybound Entertainment imprint signed a first-look production deal with Universal Pictures and this has led to several properties of Image Comics being picked up for the big screen treatment, including Kill The Minotaur and Kirkman's own Invincible.
As reported by THR, Universal has now taken an option on bringing Birthright to the big screen. The project will be written by the pairing of Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio, perhaps best known for penning the Despicable Me franchise. Kirkman will be producing along with fellow Skybound founder David Alpert, as well as Jeb Brody, Bryan Furst and Sean Furst.
With the deal between Skybound and Universal still in its infancy, it's too early to say whether the planned adaptations are likely to succeed or not, but the success of The Lord of the Rings and more recently Game of Thrones demonstrates a healthy market for fantasy-based material. Birthright's unique slant of simultaneously being set in the "real" world adds a fresh take to the genre that should allow it to stand out from the pack and could even help the adaptation appeal to movie-goers who usually shy away from the swords, skeletons and sorcery lark.
However, the choice of Paul and Daurio as writers is somewhat more curious. The duo's career largely resides in the kid-friendly arena, with credits also on Hop and The Lorax. While Birthright doesn't quite reach Thrones levels of adult content, it does feature dark moments, violence and mature themes. Maybe Paul and Daurio are looking for a fresh challenge, in which case it'll be intriguing to see how they fare, or perhaps their hiring is a sign that Universal are looking to take Birthright in a more family-friendly direction.
Birthright is currently without a release date. More news as it arrives.


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The task this week was to create a timeline of photography from its earliest primitive ways such as the camera lucida, all the way up to modern day, with several points of our own choice. I decided that calotype and daguerreotype were some of the most important discoveries in photography and also the invention of Photoshop being the last and major point that revolutionized the way we look at editing photography. I tried to stay away from any sort of photographers as they were less about the techniques and hard ware of photography and more about the artists. While i could have ended my time line with the DSLR i felt that that was less important to me. As i have grown up into a world where DSLR’s are thought of as expensive but entirely normal for a professional photographer, I didn’t want to end on something that to me isn’t that incredible. Photoshop on the other hand is a marvel of technology, the fact that a single program can change the entire way we think about photos. It can take an image that i would normally reject and over exposed or too blurred, it can take that sub par image and create something that is entirely usable. It has also changed the way we think about photos, before Photoshop you would not question an image that was weird for example this. If you showed this to someone before the 1940’s they may think that it was some sort of freak rather than today when someone wouldn’t even question it because its obviously Photoshopped. Just knowing that we have a tool so powerful that it can make a picture of a women with mouths for eyes look entirely real, and then become so widely known for its accuracy and ease of use that people can recognise its work straight away is fascinating.
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