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The Indianapolis Colts experienced a whirlwind of a 2022 season.
They fired their head coach, Frank Reich, handing the reigns over to Jeff Saturday, who had zero prior coaching experience.
As a result of this turmoil within the organization, the Colts finished the season with a 4-12-1 record.
The team will look to turn things around in 2023, as they have hired Shane Steichen as their head coach, and have continued to make supplementary moves.
We have signed free agent WR Malik Turner.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 23, 2023
Recently, the Colts added a new receiving weapon to their offense.
They have signed Malik Turner, a wide receiver who spent the 2022 season on the practice squad of three different teams.
Turner did play in 20 games for the Dallas Cowboys between 2020 and 2021, where he was able to rack up 12 receptions for 149 yards and three touchdowns.
Before his time in Dallas, Turner started three games for the Seattle Seahawks in 2019, and, although he wasn’t utilized much in their passing game, he did have 245 yards on 15 receptions.
Will Steichen and his staff be able to utilize Turner’s abilities, making him an every-week starter for the Colts?
Currently, Michael Pittman Jr. is the Colts’ number-one receiver.
After that, they have a free-for-all of sorts, which could be great news for Turner.
The Colts will experience a near-complete reset this season, given a new coach, quarterback, and offensive scheme.
Turner doesn’t have any tenure with the Colts, but he could be a part of their game plan moving forward.
Will Steichen be able to pull the Colts out of their slump, leading them to a record above .500?
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On 8 June the EU Parliament will vote on our response to the Eurocrisis: sign this petition by ATTAC asking them to reject the neoliberal austerity package which will make the public pay for the bank's crimes. There are alternatives to austerity.
The Greek crisis has exposed the fundamental flaws in the Euro project: it stripped countries control over the price of money and allowed political elites to undermine Europe's post-war social contract.
Despite the strong and growing resistance in Greece and other European countries to the direction of EU policy responses to the crisis, the process for this new treaty has unfolded with disquieting speed: initiated in November, an agreement was already reached by end of January among the EU25. This comes at the expense of stifling democratic debate and, indeed, shortcutting the normal consultative procedures in the treaty process through legal manoeuvres.

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Buhler High School will be hosting the annual boys IronMan volleyball tournament on Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. This year team members are not required to be in the same Continue Reading
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April 18, 1950 R, M, SULLIVAN 2,504,752
STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT Filed April 15, 1948 FIGOU INVENTOR. ROY M. SULLIVAN ATTORNEY F is. e
. STRINGED MUSICAL INSTRUMENT RoyjM. Sullivan, Atlanta, Ga., assignor of one halfto Horace W. Sullivan, Decatur, Ga.
Application April 15, 1948,-Serial'No. 21,220
This invention relates to improvements in a stringed musical instrument, and particularly to aguitar capable ofv producing harmonious melody and chord accompaniment in unison, and wherein: only one finger is required for fretting to produce all the chords,
I It is an object of my invention to provide a stringed musical instrument having four melody strings and strings for two open chords tuned in unison with the melody strings.
Another object of my invention is to provide a stringed musical instrument having'four melody strings and strings for two open chords, each with the proper bass members for playing and alternating the bass.
Another-object of my invention is to provide a stringedmus'ical instrument having four melody strings, with strings for the major tonic chord .andproper bass member strings nextyand then -.-stringsforthe dominant seventh chord and its proper bass members strung next, making a total iof thirteen strings.
Another object of my invention is to provide :a stringed musical instrument in which tuning :inboth the major and seventh chords is change- :able by tuning units operated other than by the hands of the operator.
O' therand further objects and advantages of my'invntion will be apparent from'the following description taken in connection with the accompanying'drawing in which like characters of reference designate corresponding parts throughoutthe several'views, wherein: V
Fig. l'is atop-plan view of an instrument according tomy-invention. I
Fig. 2 is aside elevation of the instrument shown in Fig.1. h
Fig. 3 isa'n enlarged cross-sectional view showingdetails ef the control mechanism.
Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line 4-4 in Fig. 3
Fig 5 is a detail view showing operation of a plunger.
Fig. 6 is a schematic detail viewillus'trating operation of a plunger. 7
Fig. 7 is an enlarged detail plan view of the bridge showing string spacing.
'In the embodiment of theiinvention, herein described, 'the hollow'b'odyiu, which may be of conventional shape such as is used in the construction of an ordinary guitar, is provided with an anchor plate II to which the strings are fastened, a primary bridge 12 over which the strings pass, and a neck l3 which may be hollow and which terminates in a head l4 constructed toaccommodate conventional tuning devices IS. The usual longitudinally spaced frets I5 are provided on the finger board. A secondary bridge is shown at El, and an auxiliary bridge or string guide It: may be employed to assist inmaintainproper alignment of the strings. In the playing position, the body If] is placed on the lap of the performer and in order-that it may be convenientlyheld in a stationary position it is provided withhinged brackets l9, l9 which serve as abutments against each side of the right leg of the performer.
According to my inventiomthirteen strings are provided. Strings 2!), 2|, 22 and 23 are the melody strings which are customarily tuned E, C sharp, A and E, in the'order named. The remaining nine strings 24, 25, 26, 21, 28, 29, 30, SI and 32, which may be distinguished as chord acoompaniment strings, are divided into four groups or sets which will be presently described. All of the strings are of course of appropriate gauge dependent upon the system of tuning employed by the performer.
Strung next to the melody strings is a group of three strings 2d, 25 and 26 which may betuned normally as E, Csharp and A in the order named. Strung next to this'gro'up of three strings and associatedwith it is a single string 21 which may be tuned A bass to provide the proper bass accompaniment. I
Then follows another group of three strings 2'8, 29 and 30 which may be tuned normally as D, G sharp and E in the order named. Strung next to this group of three strings and associated with it is a group of two strings 3i and 32 which'may be tuned. B bass and E bass, in the order named, to provide the proper bass accompaniment.
Additionally, accordingto myinvention, means are provided'for automatically changing the tuning in the major and seventh chords to minor and sixth tuning, respectively, at the will of the performer. In order to-accomplish this, movable plungers 33, 33 are provided under strings 25 and 28, respectively. The plungers 33, 33 are slotted at their upperends as at 34, 34, respectively, to receive strings 25 and 28, respectively, after they pass throughthe needle eye in: guide pins -35, 35', respectively. which are fixed to the head it. The plungers 33, 33 extend through holes in the head I4 and are pivotally connected at their lower ends to a system of pivoted links arranged to raise and lower the plungers. For example, plunger 33 is pivotally connected at its lower end with the upper end of a link 36 which is arranged to cooperate with a link 31 which is pivotally connected at its lower end to a fixed support 38. The lower end of link 36 and the upper end of link 31 are pivotally connected together and to the end of slidable rod 39, all as shown in Fig. 5. A similar set of links connects plunger 33' to slidable rod 39, as shown schematically in Fig. 6. Rods 39, 39' are slidably mounted for longitudinal movement within the hollow neck l3. Rigidly attached to the rods 39, 39 are operating members 40, 40, respectively, which are arranged to fit against opposite sides of the left leg of the performer so that rod 39' can be pushed to the right, against the action of coil spring 4|, by pushing the left leg against operating member 40, and rod 39 can be pushed to the left, against the action of coil spring 4|, by pushing the left leg against operating member 40'. Movement of rod 39 to the left is limited by brace member 42 which is arranged to abut against operating member 40 when the associated link system is extended to raise plunger 33. Movement of rod 39 to the right is similarly limited by brace member 42 which is arranged to abut against operating member 40' when the associated link system is extended to raise plunger 33. Movement of rod 39 to the right is adjustably limited by thumb screw 43 which is arranged to abut the stop plate 44 which is rigid- 1y attached to rod 39. Similarly, movement of rod 39' to the left is adjustably limited by thumb screw 43' which is arranged to about operating member 40'.
Movement of the operating members 40, 40' against the tension in springs 4|, 4|, respectively, is selectively accomplished by pressure from the performers knee, as explained above, to lower either plunger 33 or 33, a desired. Lowering the plunger 33 relieves some of the tension in string so that by adjustment of thumb screw 43 this string may be tuned 0 natural, with the plunger 33 lowered, and thus create minor tuning. Upon releasing the pressure of the knee against operating member 40, the plunger 33 will again be raised by the action of spring 4i, and major tuning restored. Lowering of the plunger 33' relieves some of the tension in string 28 so that by adjustment of thumb screw 43 this string may be tuned D fiat, with the plunger 33 lowered, and thus create sixth tuning. Upon releasing the pressure of the knee against operating member the plunger, 33' will again be raised by the action of spring 4|, and seventh tuning restored.
According to my invention the major tuning can be changed automatically to minor tuning and the seventh tuning can be changed automtically to sixth tuning, all by means operated other than by the performers hands. The strings in both these chords are strung closely together, thus enabling the performer to fret the whole chord with the tip of one finger or both chords with one finger, thus giving the performer freedom of the rest of his fingers for fingering the key board and carrying the melody and any other parts of the composition desired. With my arrangement of strings and the automatic tuning as described, all the major, minor, sixth, and seventh chords can be made accurately while the melody is being played; and augmented fifths,
minor slxths and minor sevenths can be made by cooperation of the melody strings as will be understood.
While I have illustrated and described a certain embodiment of my invention, it will be understood that modifications, changes and adaptation may be made without departing from the scope of my invention as defined in the appended claims.
1. A stringed musical instrument having 13 strings comprising four melody strings and strings for two open chords tuned in unison with the melody strings.
2. A stringed musical instrument having 13 strings comprising four melody strings and strings for two open chords, each with the proper bass members for playing and alternating the bass.
3. A stringed musical-instrument having four melody strings, strings for the major tonic chord and proper bass member strings next, and then strings for the dominant seventh chord and its proper bass members strung next, making a total of thirteen strings.
4. A stringed musical instrument according to claim, 3 in which means operable other than by the performers hands are provided for changing the tuning in both the major and seventh chords.
5. A stringed musical instrument according to claim 4 in which leg operable means are provided for selectively varying the tension in the second string of the major tonic chord and the first string of the dominant seventh chord groups.
6. A stringed musical instrument having a group of four melody strings and nine other strings, said nine other strings being divided into four groups comprising a group of three strings which may be tuned normally as E, C sharp and A in the order named, a group consisting of a single string which may be tuned A bass, said single string being strung next to said group of three strings, a second group of three strings which may be tuned normally as D, G sharp and E in the order named, said second group of three strings being strung next to said single string, and a group of two strings which may be tuned B bass and E bass, said group of two strings being strung next to said second group of three strings.
7. A stringed musical instrument according to claim 6 in which leg operable means are provided for changing the tension in the second string of said first mentioned group of three strings so as to automatically change the tuning thereof from C sharp to C natural and back again at will, and for selectively changing the tension in the first string of the second group of three strings from D to D fiat and back again at will.
ROY M. SULLIVAN.
REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:
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Panini Grill or Sandwich Grill?
Q: Is there a difference between panini grills and sandwich grills? We are looking at adding one of these to our deli. What else should we know before we place an order?
A: The big difference between 'Panini' and 'Sandwich' grills is that, typically, panini grills have grooved plates and sandwich grills have flat or smooth plates. A sandwich or panini grill is very much like a griddle with a heated plate mounted on a hinge to come down on top of your product, cooking it from top and bottom at the same time.
In the picture below you can see a panini grill with grooved plates on the left and a sandwich grill with flat plates on the right.
Typically, sandwich grills with smooth plates cook the product more thoroughly while panini grills with grooves tend to toast a product more and leave grill marks. Whichever type of plates you choose to go with, these are great machines for finishing sandwiches, wraps or any similar menu item. The plates toast the outside of your product and gently warm the inside, melting cheese, heating up proteins, and letting the flavors and aromas of your ingredients shine.
Heating up a sandwich or other product is a great way to quickly add value to your menu, especially as the weather turns cold. A panini or sandwich grill is also a great way to merchandise those tasty menu items, so consider placing your grill in a highly visible area where your customers can see and smell the product as it gets nice and toasty.
Pictured above is a double sided panini press manufactured by Vollrath.
Another thing to consider when shopping for a sandwich grill is the volume of your shop. If everyone orders hot sandwiches the grill can quickly become a bottleneck for your production line. Make sure that the machine you order will be able to handle your busy times.
No matter what food equipment you choose to buy, get in touch with the BigTray customer service team first to make sure you are getting the best fit for your business. You can contact them at 1-800-BIG-TRAY (1-800-244-8729) or email email@example.com.
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Many new parents are overwhelmed by the costs associated with caring for a newborn baby. Our Baby Bundles program seeks to ensure that new babies born to a family in financial need will leave the hospital with a layette that includes new clothing and essential products to keep the baby healthy and clean.
Each Baby Bundle contains items approved by the hospital staff and are bundled in a sturdy backpack that can double as a diaper bag for the new family. Bundles are delivered to local hospitals where the hospital staff distribute them to families in need.
Baby Bundles are prepared by Assistance League of Boise and delivered to local hospitals, who in turn determine the bundle recipients.
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“The baby bundles from the Assistance League are an act of kindness given to families who have minimal access to resources. Whenever we provide one of these baby bundles to a mother in need, their faces light up. They are so appreciative of the kindness and generosity that went into putting these together. We are so grateful to have these available for those families in our community.”
— Matt, Social Worker for St. Luke’s
“The bundle included things I didn’t know I needed. This was PERFECT! 100% AWESOME! Thank you. As a new mom I am grateful for your help.”
— a Baby Bundles recipient
Assistance League of Boise would like to thank St. Luke’s for their support of Baby Bundles!

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The company "RM — Terex" introduced an upgraded backhoe loader Terex TLB 825 Russian assembly. Technique developed according to the wishes of consumers, based on the accumulated experience of production of excavators in the past year.
A distinctive feature of the backhoe TerexTLB 825 compared to the previous model TLB 815 — new comfortable cabin that has everything you need for maximum ease of operator. Interior noise levels below 76 dB (A). Panoramic windows provide excellent all-round visibility, including a full review when digging trenches, and in an elevated position provides ventilation, and at the same time protects from the rain. Adjustable, sprung seat with headrest, armrests and seat belt to provide maximum comfort and safety for the driver. Steering wheel with tilt adjustment is convenient for the driver of any height.
Tech is good at doing their job on all construction sites. The machine works confidently in heavy soils and is ready to perform quality work of high complexity, such as land planning, design and loading of soil, digging pits and trenches, and many others. Backhoe loader is equipped with a hydraulic line (gidrorazvodki) that allows quick replacement of working equipment.
Furthermore, TerexTLB 825 may further be equipped with front bucket 7 to 1, which provides digging, loading, cleaning, scraping, leveling, capture and volume. Bucket reaches a height of 3.5 m, which allows the body to fill even vysokobortnyh trucks.
Backhoe loader TerexTLB 825 — a multipurpose effective machine capable of quickly and accurately perform a variety of works in various fields due to the new telescopic handle, multi-loading bucket, as well as a wide range of work equipment.


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A book that will change your life . . . forever.
Tales from Twitter is a collection of Tweets that I edited into a coherent whole.
What's going on? I jump up and accidentally yank out my earphones. Geez, I don't want to break them. That story collection is on its side.
"Must be a sign, haha!"
Suddenly I hear seagulls, and the sound of waves. Then creaking, and rustling of rope. It stops abruptly, "What the,"
There's nothing wrong with the book: hardcover, made of paper. Smells good tho'.
I shove it back in place, and leave it. A sudden gust shuts my door tight. More waves and more creaking come. The cover starts move with the clouds.
"This-is-nuts . . . whatever this–"
The book moves again, and the smell of seawater hits my nose. Someone starts to talk. Can't hear them right.
The wind picks up, and rattles the windows. My skin feels warm, as if outside. Now another one speaks, this time more audible.
Someone pats me on the back, "Oy . . . Move it, you're in the way,"
"E-excuse me?" Their mop is stuck under my feet.
"Move!" They smell quite the putrid, and reek of booze. The deck rocks up and down, as we sail.
Someone speaks aloud, "You done Henry?"

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On October 11, Geert Bourgeois, Minister-President of the government of Flanders; Claire Tillekaerts, CEO of Flanders Investment and Trade; and accompanying delegates visited the NYK head office and met with NYK board counselor Koji Miyahara, senior advisor Takao Kusakari, and senior managing corporate officer Koichi Chikaraishi.
During the meeting, Kusakari, who serves as the president of the Japan-Belgium Society, offered his appreciation for the visit on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belgium and Japan, and also 120 years since the start of NYK???s first European liner service between Yokohama and Antwerp. He also mentioned that NYK will continue to seek collaboration and cooperation with the government of Flanders through the ports of Zeebrugge and Antwerp, and others in Belgium. Minister-President Bourgeois thanked NYK deeply for the employment opportunities offered by the company and its contribution to the Belgian economy.
NYK also introduced the guests to Auto Eco, the world's first LNG-fueled pure car and truck carrier (PCTC), delivered in September from the shipyard to United European Car Carriers (UECC), which is equally owned by NYK and Wallenius Lines.
NYK will continue its efforts to provide services that satisfy our various customer needs, as a bridge not only between Belgium and Japan but also the remainder of Europe and the world.


The Ultimate Guide to Microfiber Cleaning Cloths: Cleaning Made Effortless
Cleaning is an essential part of our daily lives, and having the right tools can make all the difference. One such tool that has revolutionized the way we clean is the humble microfiber cleaning cloth. These small, unassuming cloths have gained immense popularity due to their remarkable cleaning capabilities. In this blog post, we’ll explore what makes microfiber cleaning cloths so special, their various uses, and why they should be a staple in your cleaning arsenal.
What is Microfiber?
Microfiber is a synthetic material composed of extremely fine fibers, usually smaller than a human hair. These fibers are typically made from a combination of polyester and polyamide (nylon). The unique structure of microfiber gives it several advantages when it comes to cleaning.
The Advantages of Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
- Exceptional Cleaning Power: Microfiber cleaning cloths are designed to trap and lift dust, dirt, and even bacteria from surfaces. The fine fibers create a larger surface area, making it easier to capture particles and debris.
- Lint-Free and Non-Abrasive: Unlike traditional cotton or paper towels, microfiber cloth don’t leave lint or scratch surfaces. This makes them ideal for cleaning delicate items like eyeglasses and electronics.
- Highly Absorbent: Microfiber can hold up to seven times its weight in liquid, making it highly absorbent. This property is invaluable for cleaning up spills and drying surfaces quickly.
- Eco-Friendly: Microfiber cloths are reusable and durable, reducing the need for disposable cleaning materials. Microfiber Cloth This makes them an eco-friendly choice that helps minimize waste.
- Versatility: Microfiber cleaning cloths are suitable for a wide range of cleaning tasks, from wiping down kitchen countertops to cleaning windows and mirrors. They can also be used dry for dusting or dampened for more challenging cleaning jobs.
Common Uses for Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
- Household Cleaning: Microfiber cloths excel at cleaning various household surfaces, including countertops, appliances, and stainless steel. They are also perfect for cleaning glass and mirrors without leaving streaks.
- Dusting: The fine fibers of microfiber cloths attract and trap dust effectively. You can use them dry for dusting furniture, shelves, and electronic devices.
- Car Care: Microfiber is ideal for cleaning both the interior and exterior of your car. Use them to wipe down dashboards, clean windows, and polish the vehicle’s finish.
- Electronics: Due to their non-abrasive nature, microfiber cloths are excellent for cleaning screens, keyboards, and other electronic devices.
- Personal Care: Microfiber cloths can be used for personal hygiene, such as removing makeup or exfoliating the skin gently.
- Gym and Sports Equipment: Keep your gym equipment clean and germ-free by using microfiber cloths to wipe down machines and yoga mats.
- Pets: Microfiber cloths are perfect for wiping muddy paws or cleaning up pet messes. They are highly absorbent and can handle the toughest pet-related cleaning tasks.
Maintenance and Care
To get the most out of your microfiber cleaning cloths, follow these care tips:
- Machine Washable: Most microfiber cloths are machine washable. Use a mild detergent and avoid using fabric softeners, as they can reduce the cloth’s effectiveness.
- Separate by Use: Wash microfiber cloths separately from regular laundry and group them by their intended use to avoid cross-contamination.
- Air Dry: To maintain their effectiveness, air dry microfiber cloths or use a low-heat setting in the dryer.
Microfiber cleaning cloths are versatile, eco-friendly, and highly effective cleaning tools that have become a staple in households, businesses, and industries worldwide. Their unique properties make cleaning easier and more efficient while reducing waste and environmental impact. Investing in a few high-quality microfiber cleaning cloths will not only simplify your cleaning routine but also lead to cleaner and more sanitary living and working spaces. So, the next time you embark on a cleaning mission, make sure to have a trusty microfiber cloth by your side for a sparkling and eco-conscious clean.


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(KRON) — Emeryville-based animation studio Pixar has eliminated 75 jobs as part of widespread layoffs impacting its parent company, Disney, according to a report in Reuters. The layoffs include two executives who were behind the studio’s recent release, “Lightyear,” which did disappointing business at the box office.
Among those reportedly laid off was “Lightyear” director, Angus MacLane, a 26-year animator who was part of Pixar’s senior creative team. According to his IMDB page, MacLane worked on a succession of blockbuster animated films, including “Toy Story 2,” “Wall-E,” “Ratatouille,” and “Finding Nemo.”
“Lightyear” producer Galyn Susman was also let go by the studio. Susman had a long tenure with Pixar and her IMDB includes producer credits on “Ratatouille,” “Toy Story 4,” as well as work on “Monsters, Inc.” and “Toy Story.”
The Pixar layoffs are part of Walt Disney Chief Executive Bob Iger’s plan to cut 7,000 jobs and cut costs by $5.5 billion. Disney layoffs have been implemented across all divisions of the company including film, television, streaming services and theme parks.

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Top secret company -dancer piccadilly circus, trafalgar Square, natural history museum
Etalon company - pride main stage
Bollyflex dance company- dancer
Angel dance company- dancer
darley dance company - dancer pro cheerleading for burton Albion football club and Dundee stars ice hockey, dancing in featured films such as madness in the method directed by Jason Mewes .
Haripa dance company -Bollywood and Bhangra infused company for corporate events.
Freelance performer- music videos based in London
I have recently just finished a contract on board the Disney wonder as a performer for 2 years.
I have Completed a contract in India with inertia entertainment which consisted of Bollywood films, music videos, live events , showgirl events and pro cheerleading for IPL. Other styles include belly dancing, Spanish and samba also dancing with props such as led wings martini glass and orbs.
I have worked with thomson uk and Ireland as an overseas dance leader and entertainer. entertainment ranging from dance shows, pantomimes, game shows and presenting. I've worked in different concept hotels from family resorts to couples only for 3 years working in Cyprus,Zante, Corfu, lanzarote, Majorca and Lapland.
I completed a contract in Rhodes with cornucopia as a dancer performing in nightly shows
I have taught at staffordshire university performing and teaching different styles of dance as well as working with a community dance group for children.


Android Passwords Exposed
Improperly-implemented HTTPS encryption on Google Play apps has left user passwords exposed. Some of the apps ignored using HTTPS at all.
The total number of downloads for all the apps with the faulty or negligent HTTPS protocol is greater than 200 million and includes many popular apps or the official apps of major organizations. These include Match.com, the NBA and Pizza Hut.
The issue was discovered by AppBugs, creator of a free app that looks for other apps with security issues. They say that apps like the Match.com one simply failed to implement HTTPS, making it as simple as being on the same wifi network as someone else to steal passwords and other information sent through the app. Other ones, like the NBA and Pizza Hut apps, don't use HTTPS correctly. It takes a little more effort than just not using HTTPS, but a decently knowledgeable hacker could intercept login data for the apps as well.
AppBugs says they found 100 apps with HTTPS issues, but just over 25% of them have fixed the problem.


text: That's a good question. The only way I can think of to track which hubs are earning HP Ad Program money is to do it through Google Analytics. It won't be an exact correlation between your hubs and HP Ad Program income, but it will tell you which hubs are getting the most traffic and therefore views/impressions, which, as melbel stated, is how the HP Ad Program pays. From that you can extrapolate which hubs are your top HP Ad Program income earners. Hope that made sense. I'd be interested in seeing how other hubbers answer this.

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NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- CHANGE IN RATINGS
Beacon Roofing BECN downgraded at Keybanc from Buy to Hold, Keybanc said. Valuation call.
Bloomin Brands BLMN rated new Buy at Goldman. $17 price target. Company's brands are strong and can outperform the industry.
Cliffs Natural CLF downgraded at JP Morgan from Overweight to Neutral, JP Morgan said. $36 price target. Valuation call, given the solid run in steel stocks over the past week.
Crane CR upgraded at Citi to Buy from Neutral, Citigroup said. $47 price target. New analyst believes that the stock has late-cycle appeal.
Discover Financial DFS downgraded at Stifel from Buy to Hold, Stifel Nicolaus said. Valuation call.
Hasbro HAS downgraded at Stifel from Buy to Hold, Stifel Nicolaus said. Valuation call.
Legg Mason LM downgraded at Jefferies to Hold from Buy, Jefferies said. Turnaround momentum takes a pause. Hold rating.
Moody's MCO upgraded at Benchmark from Hold to Buy, Benchmark said. $51 price target. Domestic issuance will likely remain strong into 2013.
ServiceNow NOW rated new Neutral at Mizuho. Valuation call, based on a $36 price target.
Plantronics PLT downgraded at Mizuho from Buy to Neutral, Mizuho said. $37 price target. Valuation call, as the stock is up 27% since June.
Phillips 66 PSX downgraded at Citi to Neutral, Citigroup said. Refining sector is already pricing in a lot of good news. $49 price target.
Tesla Motors TSLA upgraded at Morgan Stanley to Overweight from Underweight, Morgan Stanley said. $50 price target. Fears about a slower launch for the Model S have been overblown.
Under Armour UA downgraded at Argus from Buy to Hold, Argus Research said. Valuation call.
Unilever UL upgraded at UBS to Buy from Neutral, UBS said. $38.77 price target. Finally getting its food act together.
Valero VLO downgraded at Citi to Neutral, Citigroup said. Valuation call, based on a $35 price target.
Wells Fargo WFC downgraded at Stifel from Buy to Hold, Stifel Nicolaus said. Estimates also cut, given lower expected net interest margin.
US Steel X downgraded at JP Morgan from Overweight to Neutral, JP Morgan said. Valuation call, based on a $29 price target.
STOCK COMMENTS / EPS CHANGES
Apple AAPL estimates, target increased at BMO. AAPL estimates were raised through 2013, BMO Capital said. Expect higher near-term iPhone sales. Outperform rating and new $750 price target.
Autodesk ADSK numbers raised at Jefferies. Shares of ADSK now seen reaching $39, Jefferies said. Could benefit from stable global economic outlook. Buy rating.
Affiliated Managers AMG cut from Top Picks Live list at Citi. Valuation call, as WETF offers better value at current levels.
Capital One Financial COF target raised at Oppenheimer to $68, Oppenheimer said. Fundamentals generally favorable. Outperform rating.
JPMorgan Chase JPM target raised at Oppenheimer. Shares of JPM now seen reaching $62, Oppenheimer said. Strong fundamentals at a value. Outperform rating.
McDonald's MCD estimates, target raised at Credit Suisse. Shares of MCD now seen reaching $100, according to Credit Suisse. Estimates also increased, following strong channel checks in Europe. Overweight rating.
Oracle ORCL estimates, target boosted at Lazard. Shares of ORCL now seen reaching $37, according to Lazard. Estimates also upped, as hardware should drive growth in the coming quarters. Buy rating.
Oracle target raised at Oppenheimer. Shares of ORCL now seen reaching $36, Oppenheimer said. New product cycles are gaining traction. Outperform rating.
Qualcomm QCOM estimates, target raised at BMO. Shares of QCOM now seen reaching $78, according to BMO Capital. Estimates also increased, given higher expected iPhone 5 and Galaxy 3S sales. Outperform rating.
SunTrust Banks STI target raised at Jefferies to $33, Jefferies said. Mortgage continues to be near- term standout. Buy rating.
Towers Watson TW numbers upped at BofA/Merrill. TW estimates were boosted through 2015, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch said. Extend Health acquisition should add to earnings. Buy rating and new $68 price target.
Time Warner TWC numbers raised at UBS. Shares of TWC now seen reaching $105, UBS said. Estimates also increased on expected increased in shares buybacks. Buy rating.
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Germany has dropped Tesla Model S from its list of electric vehicles eligible to receive tax rebates as of November 30, in a move that is seen as stirring a fresh row between the government and the U.S. EV maker over whether Tesla Model S was too expensive to qualify for the incentives.
Under an ambitious plan to boost EV sales to 1 million vehicles by 2020 from around 50,000 pure battery-powered EVs last year, the German government launched new incentives and tax breaks in the spring of 2016. The plan, which would cost US$1.19 billion (1 billion euro) to fund, was negotiated with the German automotive industry that is equally sharing that cost with the government.
But the plan only applies to cars costing less than US$71,400 (60,000 euro), and at the time of the start of the new incentives, Tesla Model S was above that price limit—its price, including VAT, in Germany started at US$98,420 (82,700 euro). Back then, Tesla claimed that it had been purposely excluded from the list because of that limit.
In November 2016, Tesla unbundled some Model S features for Germany that are standard for any other market in order to drive the price of its car down to below the 60,000-euro limit, and dubbed those features the “comfort package”.
A spokesman for the German Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Controls, BAFA, told Reuters today that Tesla customers cannot order the base version of Tesla Model S without extra features that raise the price of the car to above the price cap in order to be eligible for the EV incentives.
“This is a completely false accusation. Anyone in Germany can order a Tesla Model S base version without the comfort package, and we have delivered such cars to customers,” Tesla said in a statement, as carried by Reuters.
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Friday, August 07, 2015
Jiiterbug quilt top
We have been the house of illness this week. The small person has been languishing on the sofa dropping bits of cucumber everywhere whilst watch Peppa Pig. So I decided to finish off the Jitterbug borders. The quilt top is done.
The only issue has been my slightly generous cutting. I start off well, but by the time I reach the end of the longest border it all begins to add up.
Holy moly that wasn't the plan. Well it's too late now. Once it's all scrunched up no one will notice. It will annoy me though.
I wasn't sure about these bright fabrics but when it's all scrunched up I think they look lovely.
And the best bit is that I made it using a jelly roll I bought from the first Birmingham trip in 2010! Shows you that many of these things sit on the back burner for years.
Here is the whole top laid out. It's pretty big, but our kingsize bed makes it look small. I just need a big enough floor space to baste it. I think that might have to wait a while.
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Yanks notes: Honors for Judge, Adams; Bird homers again
TAMPA, Fla. – Aaron Judge and Chance Adams were named winners of the 2016 Kevin Lawn Award as the Yankees’ top minor league player and pitcher of the year. Both players received their awards during an on-field ceremony at Steinbrenner Field before the Yankees’ 6-5 win against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Judge batted .270 in 93 games for Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre before his August call-up to the Yankees, with 19 home runs and 65 RBI.
The right-handed Adams combined to go 13-1 with a 2.33 ERA in 25 games for Class A Tampa and Class AA Trenton, leading all minor leaguers with a .169 opponents’ batting average.
Across the street
On the minor-league side, Michael Pineda threw 53 strikes in 64 pitches against the Pirates’ Class AAA affiliate, yielding one earned run on four hits and a walk. Pineda will have one more tune-up before starting the Yankees’ third game of the season, April 5 at Tampa Bay.
Against the Pirates’ Class AA affiliate, Aroldis Chapman gave up a hit in two-thirds of an inning, Dellin Betances pitched a scoreless inning with one strikeout, and Tyler Clippard – in his first appearance since the WBC – gave up a solo home run in one inning, with one walk and one strikeout.
Greg Bird launched his seventh home run of the spring, belting a second-inning solo shot off Mat Latos. Bird is now slashing .444/.528/1.111 in 45 at-bats. …Reggie Jackson took cellphone video of Josh Donaldson’s batting practice to discuss the former AL MVP’s leg kick and level swing, according to Toronto media. …Bryan Mitchell starts for the Yanks (21-7-1) today against the Rays at Tampa.
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“I don’t ever like to put a number because sometimes that’s a limitation,’’ said manager Joe Girardi, asked if Greg Bird had 30-homer potential in his first full big-league season.


This guide shares the best loadout for FFAR 1 assault rifle in COD: Mobile while sharing the weapon's stats and other details.
COD: Mobile Season 5 'Get Wrecked' is finally out, and with that, we finally have access to a plethora of new content in the game, including the new assault rifle, FFAR 1, that players can obtain from the current Season battle pass.
FFAR 1 is not a new weapon in the franchise, as it has appeared in past Black Ops games like the COD: Black Ops III and COD: Black Ops Cold War.
Now that the weapon has finally joined the assault rifle roster in COD: Mobile, you must know about its stats and the best loadout to efficiently use the gun to get wins in the game.
COD Mobile FFAR 1 Weapon Stats
Here are the weapon stats for FFAR 1 assault rifle in COD: Mobile:
- Damage: 24
- Fire Rate: 91
- Accuracy: 42
- Range: 52
- Control: 42
- Mobility: 80
With a 91 Fire Rate, FFAR 1 is the fastest-firing assault rifle in COD: Mobile, which you can use in all ranges to remove your opponents.
Best Loadout For FFAR 1 Assault Rifle In COD Mobile
Here is the best loadout for FFAR 1 assault rifle in COD: Mobile:
- Muzzle: Echo Fire Mod
- Laser: Aim Assist Laser
- Stock: Agile Stock
- Underbarrel: Task Force Grip
- Ammunition: Extended Mag A
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It’s such a New York moment: wandering down a random street only to happen upon a freight elevator that’s been turned into a museum. Sounds crazy, but if you go to Manhattan’s Tribeca neighborhood, you’ll see it.
New York is a city strewn with museums. From art to culture to oddities, you can find literally anything. And while everyone should go see the big boys, like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the American Museum of Natural History, there are less renowned places that will blow you away.
Head to the East Village in Manhattan, and you can see one of the largest collections of vintage gangster ephemera this side of the Mississippi; or trek out to Corona, Queens, where the meticulously conserved home of jazz great Louis Armstrong awaits. There is a hall of magic, a bodegafilled with history, and an old department store that’s got a perfectly re-created Buddhist shrine.
If you think you’ve seen it all when it comes to museums, make sure you haven’t missed these little-known gems.

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Shelterpop's got a great article on "atypical wall art," about taking everyday items and turning it into something chic for your home. From styrofoam food containers to bundt cake pans, these mundane items become works of art through the use of repetition, variation, and arrangement.
And of course, you can do this yourself with just about anything. You just need a few key elements: multiples of the same item that vary slightly from each other, and a pre-planned arrangement in a distinct pattern. Gather up your collection, make a few sketches as to how you want it displayed, and get to work on your wall! In the end, you'll have an installation that's visually arresting, and totally unique to you.
And here's a challenge to you readers out there in blog-land: send in pictures of your own collections! Show off your clever arrangements, or let us help you come up with one! You can become a fan of Alter here on Facebook, and you can send a Tweet my way at @altermyplace!

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The Hurricanes secured a vital 9-16 Super Rugby victory over the Crusaders at Westpac Stadium in Wellington to keep their play off hopes alive for another week.
The Hurricanes had to win because they only have one remaining match left as they play the Chiefs next weekend and in the final round they have a bye.
The result keeps the Hurricanes in the top six and by virtue of the Crusaders losing bonus point and their superior number of wins the Crusaders took back the top spot from the Highlanders who they will face in the final round.
The Hurricanes opened the scoring in the eigth minute with a Beauden Barrett penalty but then Colin Slade levelled the scores three minutes later.
As the first half continued it became clear that the Crusaders form had suffered from the June Internationals break and the Hurricanes were able to play with more enthusiasm.
Blade Thomson scored the opening try which came after Julian Savea kicked and chased forcing the Crusaders to scramble only to lose the ball and then get stretched out wide.
Beauden Barrett and Julian Savea both showed glimpses of brilliance but the Hurricanes were unable to add more than a second penalty in the first half so they led 11-3 at half time.
While the Crusaders had looked lost in the first half the came out for the second half a different side and after two penalties Slade had closed the gap on the scoreboard to 11-9 after eighteen minutes of the second half.
Slade suffered a heavy blow in a tackle but stayed on to kick his third penalty before going off for a concussion test which brough Dan Carter on for the first time this season.
In the final quarter with the Crusaders pressing hard the Hurricanes defence frustrated the seven time champions to the extent that Dan Carter attempted a drop goal but missed.
With pressure continuing to mount from the Crusaders All Black winger Cory Jane kicked behind the Crusaders backs and first half tryscorer Blade Thompson chased the ball, gathered it and raced away to score his second try of the contest.
Barrett missed the conversion which meant the Crusaders could have drawn the match with a converted try but the Hurricanes defence held them out and they managed to wind down the clock.
The Crusaders return home to Christchurch where they will face the Blues next weekend while the Hurricanes go to Hamilton to face the Chiefs.
Final Score Hurricanes 16 (11) Crusaders 9 (3)
Tries - B.Thomson 2
Pen - B.Barrett 2
Pen - C.Slade 3
Cards - M.Todd (yellow 7th min)
Referee: Mike Fraser
Assistant Ref 1: Brendon Pickerill
Assistant Ref 2: Richard Kelly
TMO: Aaron Paterson
1. Ben Franks,2. Dane Coles,3. Jeffery Toomaga-Allen,4. Jeremy Thrush (c),5. Blade Thomson,6. Brad Shields,7. Ardie Savea,8. Victor Vito,9. TJ Perenara,10. Beauden Barrett,11. Julian Savea,12. Alapati Leiua,13. Tim Bateman,14. Cory Jane,15. Matt Proctor
Replacements : 16. Motu Matu’u/Reggie Goodes,17. Chris Eves,18. Reggie Goodes/Brendon Edmonds,19. James Broadhurst,20. Jack Lam,21. Chris Smylie,22. Hadleigh Parkes,23. James Marshall
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Replacements : 16. Ben Funnell ,17. Joe Moody, 18. Owen Franks ,19. Jimmy Tupou,20. Kieran Read ,21. Willi Heinz ,22. Dan Carter ,23. Rob Thompson


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Breach of contract
Remy Ma and Safaree were supposed to rock an April benefit concert but it appears the pair violated exclusivity terms of their contract and forced a cancellation of the event. The Love & Hip Hop: New York castmates were barred from performing within 60 miles of the Wintrust Arena in Chicago for a period of […]
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February 12, 2009 2:00 am
Merrill Lynch's decision to bring forward its payment of $3.6bn in bonuses for 2008 was a "surprising fit of corporate irresponsibility" and raises "serious and disturbing questions", New York's top law enforcement official charged yesterday.
Andrew Cuomo, New York attorney-general, also said the bonuses were "disproportionately distributed to a small number of individuals", with the top four recipients taking in a combined $121m.
Mr Cuomo launched an investigation into the payments at Merrill Lynch after the Financial Times reported last month that Merrill accelerated its bonus payment schedule in December, even as its losses were approaching record levels. He detailed some of the investigation's findings yesterday in a letter to the US House financial services committee.
Mr Cuomo's letter was made public as top US financial chiefs were grilled before the committee in televised hearings.
Ken Lewis, chief executive of Bank of America, which bought Merrill Lynch, was criticised in the hearings for Merrill's bonuses.
Mr Lewis said his involvement in the matter was "very limited". He said: "We urged the ML executives to reduce the bonuses substantially."
Despite operating losses of $41.2bn for 2008, close to 700 Merrill Lynch executives received cash bonuses of more than $1m each for the year, Mr Cuomo wrote.
Mr Thain and his management team paid out the $121m in bonuses in late December, days before Bank of America completed its acquisition of Merrill Lynch.
The next 10 bonus recipients took home $128m in incentive pay, while the top 149 recipients got $858m in aggregate payments.
The fact that Merrill paid out billions in bonuses at a time when Mr Lewis was asking for $20bn in government funds to complete the acquisition has generated outrage over the alleged use of bail-out money to reward Wall Street bankers.
"What my office has learned thus far concerning the allocation of the nearly $4bn in Merrill Lynch bonuses is nothing short of staggering," Mr Cuomo wrote.
When the FT disclosed the bonus payment last month, BofA issued a statement blaming the payments squarely on Mr Thain. Since then, the bank has backtracked by acknowledging some involvement in the process.
The FT has reported that Steele Alphin, BofA's chief administrative officer, as well as its key liaison to Merrill, Andrea Smith, were actively involved in the bonus payment process.
Mr Cuomo has issued subpoenas to Mr Thain - dismissed by BofA last month - and Mr Alphin, calling on both to testify.
"My investigation into whether these bonus payments violated New York's fraudulent conveyance statute and whether the lack of disclosures concerning these payments and other matters violated the Martin Act will continue", Mr Cuomo wrote.
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How much would you pay to have the chance to caddie for Tiger Woods? We are not talking about a four round tournament either. We are talking about caddying for Tiger Woods in a Pro Am.
Well, Woods just auctioned this privilege to caddie for him at the Pro Am of the 2018 Hero World Challenge, the tournament that Woods host in the Bahamas and an unnamed bidder just paid $50 000.
The money will go to Woods foundation, the TGR Foundation, which aims to “equip underserved students with the resources to ensure lifelong success.”


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At the occasion of the World Digestive Health Day (WDHD), on Thursday, May 29, the United European Gastroenterology (UEG) and European Society of Neurogastroenterology and Motility (ESNM) produced a short video on the importance of gut microbes in health and disease. It was also backed up by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), medical associations, patient organisations and the charity foundation Core.
The WDHD is a annual event celebrated by patients and healthcare professionals to raise awareness of digestive and liver disease. This year is dedicated to gut microbes and their impact on health and diseases.
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Settle-Carlisle 25 year anniversary celebrated
Celebrations have been held to mark 25 years since the Settle-Carlisle railway line was saved from closure.
Michael Portillo, the former transport minister who made the decision to keep the scenic route open, was among the passengers to travel on an anniversary train earlier.
Mark McAlindon reports.
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Health Care Reform, HMSA and You
Even if you were brave enough to try reading a copy of the health reform legislation–the
Affordable Care Act, or ACA–you probably did not get too far before its length and complexity deterred you.
The ACA is hundreds of pages long. A reader needs countless pages of the current law,
which the ACA refers to and amends, to understand many of the changes. And the act amends,
repeals and re-amends itself, so what you read on page 13 is revised on page 765;
the revised version is qualified on page 43, and that qualification is modified
on page 777.
On top of that, the federal agencies that implement the ACA have begun to publish a
series of administrative rules that will have a significant impact on how the law
is interpreted. That reading list is already hundreds of pages long and is getting
longer every month.
It’s a lot to take in.
That’s why we’ve prepared this short explanation of some of the changes
you can expect the ACA to have on your relationship with HMSA and our members – your
If you find this useful, stay tuned: HMSA plans to provide occasional updates to
help keep you informed of developing health reform issues.
Changes Will Not Be Uniform
Before we get started describing some of the ACA provisions, it is important
to explain a couple of reasons why many of these changes will not be implemented
Different Effective Dates. Most changes go into effect at the beginning
of a "plan year." That means that the law will have an earlier effective
date for some people than for others. People whose annual coverage begins Oct. 1,
2010, (for example) will be affected before people whose annual coverage begins
on Jan.1, 2011.
Grandfathered Health Plans. Many of the ACA provisions will
not affect "grandfathered" health plans. A health plan that was in effect
on March 23, 2010 – a grandfathered plan – is not subject to certain ACA
provisions, as long as the employer or health plan does not make significant changes
in the plan’s benefits. That means people covered by these grandfathered plans
will not be subject to some of the changes described below.
In short, some of your patients will be affected by the ACA changes sooner and
others will be affected by the changes later. Still other patients will not be affected
by some of the changes at all.
Patient Benefits in the First Two Years
Several ACA provisions will affect the benefits to which HMSA members are entitled
soon. These changes include:
Elimination of Cost-Sharing for Many Preventive Services. Patients
will no longer be responsible for cost-sharing for certain preventive services.
That means patients will not be required to pay out-of-pocket costs (such as deductibles
or copayments) for recommended immunizations, screenings and tests. The prohibition
on cost-sharing applies to services recommended by the United States Preventive
Services Task Force and other similar organizations. Check our Provider Resource
Center for details on
preventive services as they become available.
Elimination of Lifetime and Annual Benefit Limits. Patients generally
will no longer be subject to lifetime dollar limits on benefits, such as a $2 million
cap on all benefits paid under a policy. Similarly, annual dollar limits – the
maximum amount paid in a year for a condition – will be severely restricted
beginning the first year of health reform and further controlled in plan years
beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2014.
Elimination of Preexisting Condition Exclusions for Children. Children
will no longer be denied coverage because of a preexisting medical condition. Although
this policy has long been in effect for individuals enrolled in group (employer)
coverage, it will now apply to children under individual coverage. In addition,
beginning in 2014, the provision will apply to all individuals – not just children.
Children Covered Through Age 26. Under the ACA, children are entitled
to be covered under their parents’ policy until they reach age 26. This will
be the case even for children who are not enrolled in school and (in most cases)
children who do not qualify as dependents on their parents’ tax returns.
Emergency Services. Patients will not need prior authorization
to obtain emergency services, even at an out-of-network emergency room. Although
patients may be required to pay more for out-of-network emergency room visits than
in-network visits, the amount of that "balance billing" will be limited.
Other Patient Benefits
Several ACA provisions that benefit patients go into effect for plan years beginning
Jan. 1, 2014. Those changes include:
Guarantee Issue and Renewability. Groups and individuals will be
allowed to join any health plan for which they are eligible. That means patients
cannot be denied coverage because of a health condition. Groups and individuals
will be allowed to renew coverage at their option.
Health Plan Rates Not Tied to Health Status. Health plan rates
for individuals and small groups will no longer be adjusted based on health status.
Rather, rates will vary only on (a) the plan of benefits, (b) the age of each member,
(c) where the members live, and (d) whether the members use tobacco.
Other Changes Affecting HMSA’s Relationship with Providers
Some of the other ACA provisions that affect HMSA’s relationship with health
care providers include:
Uniform Documents and Standardized Definitions. In the first year
after the ACA goes into effect, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will
be developing uniform standards for the documents that explain health care coverage
and standardizing the definitions of terms for those documents. The standardized
documents and terminology will be designed to increase understanding of the circumstances
under which health care services are and are not covered.
Increasing Uniformity of Standard Transactions. The ACA will require
adoption of "operating rules" for the electronic transactions HMSA conducts
with health care providers, such as the claims HMSA receives and the remittance
advice HMSA sends. The operating rules will be designed to ensure that transactions
between trading partners are as uniform as possible, to further reduce administrative
burdens on patients and providers.
New Standard Transactions. HHS will adopt standards for two new
transactions: Electronic fund transfers (EFTs) and claims attachments. Using these
transactions, HMSA and other health plans will be able to submit payment to providers
by electronic fund transfer and providers will be able to use a standard electronic
transaction for submitting attachments to claims.
Health Plan Identifiers. Health plans such as HMSA will be assigned
a national health plan identifier, similar to the National Provider Identifiers
(NPIs) health care providers now have.
Other Things to Think About
ACA will make many other changes in the health care system – changes that will
affect us all in the years to come. Although these changes are extremely important,
they only indirectly affect HMSA’s relationship with you. These provisions
- Creating "insurance exchanges," which are intended to make it easier
for individuals and groups to purchase health care coverage.
- Imposing obligations on individuals and employers with respect to furnishing health
care coverage. The provisions are designed to ensure near-universal coverage.
- Creating individual and small business tax credits for furnishing health care coverage.
- Including certain preventive care services under Medicare coverage and increasing
Medicare reimbursement for certain primary care services.
For detailed HMSA policy, administrative and claims-filing information related to
the ACA, visit the Provider Resource Center.
You may learn more about the ACA at:
This information is based on HMSA’s review of the national health care reform
legislation. This overview is intended for educational purposes and should not be
used as tax, legal or compliance advice. Interpretations of the legislation vary
and some reform regulations differ for particular members enrolled in certain groups.
HMSA will continue to present and update information related to national health
care reform as additional guidance becomes available.


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Calling all budding reporters! Red Bull Reporter and Dave have teamed up to send budding reporters to Red Bull X-Fighters Regional Jams and London Final.
The search is on for 8 reporters:
2 x Writers, 2 x Photographers, 2 x Filmmakers and 2 x Presenters
Selected applicants will be partnered up with another Red Bull Reporter and cover one of the regional stops of the Red Bull X-Fighters Jams tour in the UK. The Red Bull editorial team will then pick the most creative reports from the Jams and two of the four Red Bull Reporter teams will then be chosen to cover the main event in London, at Battersea Power Station!
The reports produced by the chosen reporters for the regional Jams and the London main event will not only appear on redbullreporter.com but also on Dave’s website too.
If you’re up for it, all you need to do to apply is sign up and submit examples of your work and tag them with “Red Bull X-Fighters”. Head here for more info and to apply: http://www.redbullreporter.com/2010/05/red-bull-x-fighters-jams/
Here are other assignments:
Red Bull Cliptomaniacs – writer wanted:
9th June – Red Bull Reporter gives you the chance to spend a day on the set of Cliptomaniacs. If you’re interested in what is going on on a busy film set and want to produce a fantastic written piece, enter your submissions and tag it with “Cliptomaniacs” here (you will need to register on the site first):
Projectroom London – photographer wanted:
10th June – This is a live art performance featuring Remi/Rough, Berlin-based artist Jaybo Monk and British graffiti artist Juice 126. Red Bull Reporter would like a photographer to come to the Red Bull office in London and capture the artists in action. If you would like the chance to take part in this assignment please enter your submission and tag it with projectroom.
Moto GP – filmmaker and presenter wanted:
20th June – Red Bull Reporter is sending out a filmmaker and a presenter to Silverstone to spend a day at the edge of the circuit. If you are a fan of speed, enter your submission and tag it with “MotoGP”.


Post-Punk Alt Indie Rock band Movment has released a brand new single entitled “Everything Will Be Clear.” The track is featured from the band’s album Transformation which was released in December 2021.
“Everything Will Be Clear” was recorded in End of Light Studios in Mullingar, Ireland and mixed at Miloco in London and mastered by Jerome Schmitt at The Airlab. It’s available on Bandcamp and also on all major streaming platforms now!
The band has also released an accompanying video for the single. Check it out below and circle back soon for more from Movment!


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While there are several YouTube videos on how to make a clementine candle, we love this one because the narrator’s voice is incredibly soothing. Perfect for the occasion! Enjoy!
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Ferrous metals such as chairs, doors, windows, tables, doors, railings, etc., exists in all houses, apartments, villas, offices, shops, gardens, factories and many other places.
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Immigration of the Irish Quakers into Pennsylvania, 1682-1750
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Anonymous said: Are you happy?
I keep remembering that I have strawberries! They’re quite delicious dipped in sour cream and rolled in brown sugar. In the moments when I recall their proximity, I am overcome by the urge to remind those around me that I have forgotten and now again remembered that I have strawberries (and also lotsa whipped cream). I am lacking lactose, though.
Recently, I’ve been about as happy as I’ve made up my mind to be. Which is to say, not ecstatic. I’ve been slowly re-centering myself on contentment. I’m pretty well-off, all things considered. Happiness with my steady-state is nearby, and just requires a bit more settling as the semester revs up, digs in, and shifts into gear.

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Chapter 1 describes the Section 515 Rental Housing Direct Mortgage program of the Rural Housing Service, including its history, function, regulatory scheme, characteristics of the existing stock, and programmatic trends.
Chapter 2, based to a large extent on interviews with experts in the field, discusses major obstacles to the preservation of RHS Section 515 properties and strategies for overcoming these obstacles.
Chapter 3 provides a comprehensive explanation of funds available to nonprofit development organizations undertaking the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of Section 515 properties, including funds available through RHS and other sources.
Chapter 4 discusses and analyzes the current legal framework surrounding prepayment and preservation of Section 515 properties and relevant case law.
Chapter 5 describes current efforts to facilitate Section 515 preservation transactions through the transfer process, with a particular focus on the principles and potential impacts of Administrative Notice 4010.


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The Beloit College women’s soccer team enters this 2015 season with an exciting new class of freshmen and a positive outlook moving forward. Coming off of a 4-13-1 season in 2014, third-year head coach Nick Chapman has recruited 12 new players, making his team one of the youngest in the conference.
“Being a young team has its advantages, we will be eager to win and willing to fight harder,” comments coach Chapman. The Buccaneers will also be bringing back an impressive group of returning players that will contribute greatly to the success of this young team. “The returners all come back with a significant amount of games and minutes worn into their boots. Even if they weren’t a starter, they gained plenty of minutes and experience last season.” Chapman notes about the leadership, “Allowing space for the team to trust each other and win together is key this season. The leadership from both Enid (Gongora) and Megan (McCabe) will be the foundation of this young squad”
Junior Emma Schroer returns this season as one of two goalkeepers on the team. Though she has battled injuries in the past, her skills as both a goalkeeper and a field player make her one of the most versatile players on the team. Says Chapman, “Emma has exhibited leadership qualities both on and off the field and we hope to see some brilliance from her in the net this season”.
Sophomore defender Kina McCombs comes off of an impressive first season with the Bucs in 2014. McCombs played in all 18 games, starting in 17 of them, and finished the season with an assist. “Kina plays strong, smart, and hard”, notes Chapman, adding “She will be looked at as a leader on the defensive end of the field as we look to tighten up in the back.”
Senior co-captain, Megan McCabe returns this year for her final season on the Beloit College women’s soccer team. McCabe is a two-sport athlete for the Buccaneers, playing both soccer and basketball in her time at Beloit. Chapman remarks, “Megan has been the saving grace in the back line for the past 3 years”, he adds, “We are looking to her experience and leadership to spur on a bit more of an attacking mentality this season.” McCabe has been a key player for the Bucs and her success as a defender earned her a spot on the 2012 All Midwest Conference team. Last season, McCabe started in all 18 games, scoring 3 goals with 1 assist playing center back. She finished the season with 7 points.
Senior forward Enid Gongora will be a key leader and an inspiration for the young team this season. Gongora lead the team in goals in the 2014 season, scoring 5 in total, 1 of them a game winner. She finished the season with a team high of 12 points. Gongora enters this season as a first-time captain. Her leadership skills on and off the field and commitment to the team have earned her the respect of her teammates and coaches. Chapman speak about Gongora, “Enid is a vocal leader the players gravitate towards. She will be key in keeping the intensity up and encouraging team focus throughout the season.”
Sophomore Rylie Partin scored 3 goals and had 2 assists for a total of 8 points in the 2014 season. Partin is known by her teammates for her agility and ball handling skills as well as her ability to see the field and make runs off the ball. “Rylie won’t say a word, but will simply smile as she flies by you,” laughs Chapman. He adds, “We are looking for a breakthrough from her and she will start lighting up the back of the net.” She was a key player in the 2014 season, starting in 14 of the 18 games and finishing fourth in number of points.
Senior Fabiola Ramirez returns for her second and final season with the Bucs. Ramirez joined the team her junior year and quickly became a leader for her teammates on and off the field. Chapman says of Ramirez, “What she lacks in experience she makes up for with strong work ethic and mental and physical toughness. It’s hard to find any of these qualities in most people, to get all three (in one person) is a rare treat. The impact she will have on the incoming freshmen class will only make them stronger.”
Jordyn Murch is back for her second season at Beloit. “I’m looking forward to seeing how Jordyn handles herself as a returner.” comments Chapman, who adds, “[Jordyn] has the skill and vision on the field and she will continue to improve with experience and gained confidence.” In her freshman year, she scored 2 goals and had 3 assists for a total of 7 points. Murch started in every game that she played in and was one of the leaders in assists and shots on goal. Her strong shot and ball handling skill will make her an offensive threat in this upcoming season.
Lesie Hunter was a pinch runner for the Beloit College women’s softball team as a freshman. She joined the soccer team for her first season as a sophomore, playing in 8 games and starting in 5 of them. Hunter returns this season as the team’s fastest sprinter, giving her the edge she needs on both offense and defense. Hunter’s 2014 season was ended early by a knee injury, but her hard working attitude has given her the motivation she needed to come back healthy and strong. Chapman notes, “Alesia was a great addition last season and it hurt to lose her mid-season. From the beginning of preseason this year, there has been a noticeable confidence level difference in Alesia. You can tell she wants it and I’m looking forward to seeing what she can do this year.”
Sophomore Tegan Rock was a key part of the Buccaneers defense in 2014. She played in all 18 games, starting in 17 of them, and scored 2 goals for a total of 4 points. Rock’s toughness in the defensive third of the field earned her respect as a center defender, but equally impressive was her ability to hit accurate shots from long range. She is a threat on both offense and defense. “With the addition of some talented defenders, we are looking to tap into Tegan’s attacking ability. We are going to change her role up a bit and see if we can get her on the board for a few more points.” revealed Chapman, adding, “[Tegan] will still be a leader out of the back, but there is more she can offer and I want to use all the tools I have.”
The Bucs look to start off their season with a win on Tuesday, August 1, at Edgewood College. With their impressive group of returners and large freshman class, it is clear that they have the potential to be a real threat in the Midwest conference in this 2015 season.

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Pre-ordering Grand Theft Auto V via Rockstar in the U.S. will net you a free t-shirt, the developer has announced.
Available at Rockstarwarehouse.com, the t-shirt comes in light-blue and features ‘KIFFLOM’ printed on the front, while the back contains the phrase ‘The Tract is not yet Written.’
Fans will probably recognise KIFFLOM as the fictional religious cult featured in the GTA universe, and is also the focus of a GTA V viral site.
No word yet on any similar promotions for European consumers, but Rockstar says ‘stay tuned’ for more information.
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In this video, the overview of LIDAR technology has been given. So, in this video you will learn, What is LIDAR, How LIDAR works, Difference between RADAR and LIDAR and different applications of LIDAR. What is LIDAR? LIDAR is the acronym of the term Light Detection And Ranging. In this technology light source or light, waves are used to measure the distance between the objects. How LIDAR Works? Most of the LIDAR system works on the time of flight principle, where laser in pulsed form is targeted onto the object and the reflected or the scattered pulse is measured using the detector. By measuring the time difference between the transmitted and reflected pulse, the distance between the objects can be calculated. Now, as the LASER beam has very low divergence (Less expansion with trav...
This NEON Science video overviews what lidar or light detection and ranging is, how it works and what types of information it can provide. The video was produced by the National Ecological Observatory Network - a non profit project devoted to open science and open data. Suggested citation for this video: National Ecological Observatory Network. November 6, 2014. How Does LiDAR Remote Sensing Work? Light Detection and Ranging [Video file]. Courtesy: Battelle. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/EYbhNSUnIdU.
Namaskaar Dosto, is video mein maine aapse LiDAR ke baare mein baat ki hai, LiDAR kya hai aur kaise kaam karta hai? LASER beams ki madad se hum kaise objects ko scan karte hai aur kaise yeh Self Driving Cars mein kaam mein aayega, yahi maine aapko is video mein bataya hai. Mujhe umeed hai ki aapko yeh video pasand aayegi. Share, Support, Subscribe!!! Subscribe: http://bit.ly/1Wfsvt4 Android App: https://technicalguruji.in/app Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/c/TechnicalGuruji Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/technicalguruji Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/technicalguruji Facebook Myself: https://goo.gl/zUfbUU Instagram: http://instagram.com/technicalguruji Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+TechnicalGuruji Website: https://technicalguruji.in/ Merchandise: http://shop.technicalguruj...
Austin Russell, the founder and CEO of Luminar Technologies, aims to improve the safety of autonomous cars with a single laser Subscribe to WIRED►► http://po.st/SubscribeWired CONNECT WITH WIRED Web: http://po.st/WiredVideo Twitter: http://po.st/TwitterWired Facebook: http://po.st/FacebookWired Google+: http://po.st/GoogleWired Instagram: http://po.st/InstagramWired Magazine: http://po.st/MagazineWired Newsletter: http://po.st/NewslettersWired ABOUT WIRED WIRED brings you the future as it happens - the people, the trends, the big ideas that will change our lives. An award-winning printed monthly and online publication. WIRED is an agenda-setting magazine offering brain food on a wide range of topics, from science, technology and business to pop-culture and politics. New LiDAR: Driverles...
Director of Remote Sensing Amar Nayegandhi explains the science and technology behind Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) services. Transcription: LiDAR can be considered an acronym for Light Detection and Ranging. It is a remote sensing technology that's used to measure distances, and it doesn't act on its own. It actually -- LIDAR typically includes three independently operating technologies. There's LiDAR, which is essentially a giant laser ranging device. The laser-ranging device sends out millions of pulses. Today, they can send out over 400,000 pulses in one second. That technology gives you the distance or the range to the target and there are two other technologies: GPS, which is Global Positioning System, or global navigations systems, that give you the location of the instrument...
LIDAR units provided by DFRobot - https://www.dfrobot.com/ Full Article at https://dbot.ws/lidar01 More Projects at https://dronebotworkshop.com TF Mini LIDAR - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1702.html RPLIDAR - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1125.html Today I’ll be introducing two inexpensive LIDAR devices that you can start experimenting with. These devices were provided courtesy of DFRobot, they are VERY inexpensive considering their capabilities. Visit their store at https://www.dfrobot.com/ to see these and other LIDAR units. The first device is the TF Mini, a simple stationary LIDAR devices that uses a focused infrared beam to accurately measure distances from 30 cm to 12 meters (1 to 40 feet). This compact and easy to use unit contains its own processor and can scan up to 100 ...
This work focuses on detecting 3D road features for automatically building the HD Map. These features include the (yellow) lane and (blue) road boundaries shown in the video, among others. By applying deep convolutional networks to our HERE True LiDAR, we capture 3D geometry and surface reflectivity to produce centimeter accurate 3D features. ------------------------------------------ HERE Website: https://here.com HERE 360 Blog: https://360.here.com HERE Facebook: https://facebook.com/here HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/HERE HERE Instagram: https://instagram.com/here HERE LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/here
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This short video explains how a MEMS-based LiDAR works, from the LeddarCore integrated circuit to the optics configuration. Demoed for the first time at CES 2017 by LeddarTech, the solid-state scanning LiDAR is a high-resolution, long-range 3D solution for automotive applications (ADAS / autonomous driving). Learn more here: www.leddartech.com
This short video explains how 2D and 3D Flash LiDARs work, from the LeddarCore integrated circuit to the optics configuration. Enabled by the LCA2 and LCA3 LeddarCore ICs, LeddarTech’s solid-state Flash LiDARs are a high-resolution, long range and robust 3D solution for automotive applications (ADAS / Autonomous Driving). Learn more here: www.leddartech.com
From SPIE Defense Security + Commerical Sensing Symposium - http://spie.org/dcs Solid-state LiDAR systems are key enabling technology for self-driving vehicles, 3D mapping, and industrial automation. Until recently LiDAR systems were too bulky, expensive, and with too many moving parts. Commercial advancements have made sophisticated mapping, object detection, classification, and tracking possible with small sensors that will become ubiquitous, particularly as they enable autonomous vehicles or “self-driving cars”. The magnitude of the market opportunity has been recognized by venture capitalists who have poured investment into this area, and recently valued Quanergy at over $1.5 billion—making this field the hottest market in photonics. What vision has generated so much excitement in thi...
Innoviz Technologies, an Israel-based LiDAR maker that has raised $82 million, has launched InnovizPro, a developer version of its automotive-grade LiDAR.
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I actually had Friday night off this week! To celebrate, a bunch of us headed down to South Shore for a nice beach dinner. We stopped at A-1 Pizza in the commons on the way there and forgetting that it's the only pizza place in town, had to wait for quite a while. We (im)patiently killed time by eating pickle flavored chips and playing on the playground that's across the street. They aren't the wrist braking metal slides and tail bone splitting sea saw's anymore! This one was mostly all plastic complete with a rock climbing wall, various enclosed slides, and all sorts of other things to play around on. We knew it was time to call it quits when we were getting vertigo on the swings, that made me feel pretty old. Remember the days when we used to do backflips off those things right into the gravel?
The beach was fantastic! We got there just in time to watch the sun go down and play frisbee for a while. It was a bit chilly so swimming was out of the question but we did dip our toes in a bit. We were even welcomed by a hammerhead shark built out of sand that someone had previously constructed. I wore a fun summer vintage skirt and belt, a Banana Republic camisole, and vintage jewelry. It was a wonderful summer evening.


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AUSTIN, Texas – The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $1.2 million for the City of Groves to remove debris deposited by Hurricane Harvey.
The cost of debris removal in Groves is nearly $1.4 million. The grant of more than $1.2 million is the federal share of the cost and requires a 10 percent nonfederal match by the applicant, or $137,964.
This grant comes from FEMA’s Public Assistance grant program which reimburses communities for actions taken in the immediate response to and during recovery from a disaster. Eligible applicants include states, federally recognized tribal governments, U.S. territories, local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations.
FEMA provides funding for these projects directly to the state. It is the state’s responsibility to ensure that the eligible recipients receive these awards. Following the receipt of appropriate documentation, the state will provide funds to the recipients on a reimbursable basis.
For additional information on Hurricane Harvey and Texas recovery, visit the Hurricane Harvey disaster web page at www.fema.gov/disaster/4332, Facebook at www.facebook.com/FEMAHarvey, the FEMA Region 6 Twitter account at www.twitter.com/FEMARegion6 or the Texas Division of Emergency Management website at www.dps.texas.gov/dem/.


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An epicurean evening with friends and colleagues that “raises some dough” for Girl Scouts.
About the Events
In celebration of the cookie sale, the 2015 Cookie Creations events, held in January and February, featured more than 15 local chefs who used their culinary skills to whip up a delicious original creation using one of the eight varieties of Girl Scout Cookies. Pictured: Brian Mercury, Executive Pastry Chef, Harvest.
Know a chef who'd like to participate in our 2016? Email Jennifer Perrone.
Photos From Cookie Creations
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What you need
- 4 Gulf Oysters
- 1 lemon (squeezed)
- 1 c. smoked cheddar, grated
- 1 c. sharp white cheddar, grated
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz pimentos, small dice
- 1 jalapeño pepper, roasted
- 1 serrano pepper, roasted
- 1 oz paprika
- 1 c. mayonnaise
- 1 oz Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 oz Alabama Sunshine hot sauce
- 1/4 c. scallions, minced
- 1 stick unsalted butter, whole
- 1 c. garlic, minced
- 1/4 c. Chef Paul blackened seasoning
- 1 c. canola oil
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 1 c. red chili pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp. parmigiano reggiano, shredded
- 3 tbsp. flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 2 chives, roughly copped
Charred Gulf Oysters
Throw your favorite gulf oysters on your pre-heated grill, add 1oz of creole butter to top each oyster, followed by 1tbl of pimento cheese on to each oyster, grill for 4-5 minutes or until pimento cheese is melted and the oysters are bubbling.
Grab one lemon, cut in half and squeeze over the grilled oysters right before they come off the grill and top each oyster with fresh cilantro leaves.
Fry poblano and jalapeño for 1 minute, place in bowl and cover with plastic for 30 minutes. Remove skin and seeds and small dice.
Mix all in mixer with whisk except the paprika. Mix until everything is incorporated. Add paprika at the end for color. Have 2 chefs taste.
Creole Butter Sauce
Melt the butter and bring to a boil, do not brown the butter. Add garlic and cook until light brown. Add blackened seasoning, red chili flakes and lemon juice.
Using a hand blender blend the butter mixture and add in the parmesan cheese little by little to avoid clumps. Add EVOO. Treat the mix like a vinaigrette so add oil slowly to emulsify. Add in herbs.


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MARGATE (CBSMiami) – Margate Police announced the arrest of a man accused of soliciting a minor for sex.
Police said Kevin Millsap, 31, sent text messages to a 15-year-old female.
During the course of the investigation, a detective took over the messaging and received numerous sexually explicit photos via text, police said.
According to the investigators, Millsap devised a plan for the 15-year-old victim to be picked-up from her home and engage in sexual activity with him.
Police said Millsap traveled to the victim’s residence to pick her on August 6 and was arrested.
He’s being held at Broward Sheriff’s Office main jail on $70,000 bond.
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New Edition, Charlie Wilson, Trey Songz pump up Essence Fest
When five members of New Edition walked out onto the Superdome stage to close out the Saturday night show of the Essence Music Festival, some fans in the audience questioned the whereabouts of the group’s most famous member. Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant, and Johnny Gill, dressed in their matching gray suits, launched into the group’s early hits and fans were right there with them. But the nostalgia party really got started when Bobby Brown strutted out, jacket in hand and slung over his shoulder. The six singers stuck to their well known canon of hits like “Candy Girl,” “Mr. Telephone Man,” “Poison,” and “My Prerogative” while doing the kind of choreographed dancing that helped make them famous 30 years ago.
But some might say the night’s true headliner was Charlie Wilson, who had the crowd on its feet as he put on his trademark show, complete with costume changes for both him and his dancers. Wilson, coming off receiving a BET Lifetime Achievement Award last weekend, got the crowd going starting with his rousing “Party Train” opener and moving on to Gap Band hits like “You Dropped a Bomb on Me” to recent hits like “There Goes My Baby.” And there was no going wrong when he finished with “Outstanding,” which had most of the folks in the Dome on their feet.
Solange, Keyshia Cole, and Trey Songz started the night. Solange, an Essence Fest first timer, turned in a stellar performance while Cole was a little underwhelming despite a killer turn on “That’s The Way It Is” and an Etta James tribute. Songz played to his boudoir strengths with songs like “Neighbors Know My Name,” going from wearing a tux to ending his set shirtless.
Faith Evans, Jody Watley, Big Daddy Kane, Leela James, Avery Sunshine, PJ Morton, Bridget Kelly, Greta Prince, Deep Cotton, and Bilal played the smaller Super Lounges that ringed the Dome. Janelle Monae and Beyonce are set to take the stage Sunday night.


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At the last show of Tim McGraw’s successful inaugural Australian tour – the largest country music tour in 15 years – promoters Chugg Entertainment and Rob Potts Entertainment Edge announced that Alan Jackson would do his first tour downunder in March.
He will play four arena shows March 4-11, joined by multiple CMA-nominated Miranda Lambert (also making her first sojourn here) and upcoming Aussie Jasmine Rae, whose debut album Look It Up yielded three No. 1 singles on the country charts.
That final McGraw show also drew the largest crowd on his Sept. 16-25 trek: 12,100 filed through the gates at Reid Park in Townsville in northern Queensland.
His second-largest was to 11,900 at Sydney’s Acer Arena, where he brought out wife Faith Hill onstage to celebrate her birthday during “I Need You.”
At the end of the tour, the country superstar’s Southern Voice album jumped to No. 12 position from No. 37 on the official ARIA charts.


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Netflix has struck deals with European cinema giant Vue International and Cineworld to put “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in British cinemas.
The film will be shown in select Vue and Cineworld cinemas across the UK a full month before the film reaches the streaming service. “Glass Onion” will be out from November 23-29, then leave theaters for three weeks before it hits Netflix on December 23. Tickets are now on sale in the UK.
Tim Richards, founder and CEO of Vue International, said: “This is an exciting moment in our relationship with streaming platforms and the broader ecosystem as a whole. Studios have recognized the value of window theater, and we’re now seeing Netflix embrace the big screen theatrical release as well.
Richards, who is also the president of the British Film Institute, followed.
Discussions are underway for the film to be shown at Vue in Italy and Germany, at The Space and CinemaxX, respectively.
More is coming.