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Microsoft appears to be testing a new "Departments" drop-down menu in the Microsoft Store app on Windows 10 that better promotes the different types of content you can find in the store itself. Unlike other platforms, the Microsoft Store on Windows 10 is home to more than just apps and games; it includes movies, TV shows, hardware, extensions, and much more.
It has often been said that discovering all the types of content on the Microsoft Store is a difficult endeavour, thanks to the apps' not-so-great navigation system. The new Departments menu should better showcase the different content users can find on the store, as said menu is categorized into four main areas: Software & apps, Entertainment, Devices, and Deals.
Each category lists five different areas in which you can find content in the Microsoft Store. For example, the Entertainment category promotes PC gaming, Mixed reality, Movies & TV, Books and Xbox. Software & apps promotes Office, Windows 10, Edge extensions, a 'Customize Windows' area, and 'Software support' area.
While not a ground-breaking new change, this should help users find what they're looking for, or even come across new content that they might not have known were available in the store to begin with. Right now, it appears the drop-down menu is in A/B testing too, which means not everyone will be able to see the new menu at first.
Microsoft is planning to make several changes to the Microsoft Store's navigation menus in an upcoming update, currently in the works internally. Microsoft showcased some of these upcoming improvements in a Fluent Design-based session at Build 2018, including improvements to the horizonal navigation UI and more. Hopefully these changes arrive sooner than later.
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Xbox basically just buried Google Stadia with latest Project xCloud update
Heating up, the streaming wars are. Today, a slew of Project xCloud additions threaten to rip Google Stadia of its, well, reason to exist.
Don't sleep on the indie games available with Xbox Game Pass for PC
There are a lot of tasty blockbuster games available with the Xbox Game Pass for PC, but the lesser-known indie games are where some of the real value lies.
Satya Nadella has sights firmly set on Microsoft's cloud future
At a media event last week, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella laid out the case for Microsoft's focus on Azure and the cloud going forward. While Nadella was quick to point out that doesn't mean Windows, Android, and iOS aren't important, he's firmly focused on bringing in the next 46 billion internet-connected devices.
These are the best PC sticks for when you're on the move
Instant computer, just add a screen! That’s the general idea of the ultra-portable PC Compute Sticks, but it can be hard to know which one you want. Relax, we’ve got you covered.


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Gibson has not attended county council meetings in 2016, since stroke
Longtime Greenville County Councilwoman Lottie Gibson has not attended a County Council meeting or committee meeting in 2016 since suffering a stroke in early January, according to a Greenville County spokesman. There are no county policies regarding council members' attendance.
Gibson filed for re-election and is facing four opponents in the June 14 Democratic primary for County Council District 25. She has represented the district since 1992.
The Greenville News has attempted to reach Gibson for two weeks, including multiple phone calls and two visits to her home. Each time, a reporter was told that Gibson was unavailable – asleep, at a doctor's appointment or otherwise unavailable to come to the door or phone – or there was no answer.
Gibson answered a candidate survey from The Greenville News via email shortly before the Memorial Day weekend, but said she did not regularly check her email and advised a reporter that she was best reached by phone.
County Council's Committee of the Whole has spent the last three meetings discussing attendance policies for appointed members of county boards and commissions, and removed members who did not respond to questions about their excessive absences. Council Chairman Bob Taylor said there is no plan to establish an attendance policy for County Council because members rarely miss meetings – "maybe two or three a year."
The council had not discussed how to handle situations like Gibson's, in which a council member was unable to attend meetings for an extended period of time due to health issues, Taylor said.
Councilwoman Xanthene Norris said the council would wait until after next week's primary election to consider any attendance policies, noting that the question of how to deal with long-term absences "could work itself out."
Martha Evans, a community activist running in District 25, said the district is not being adequately represented by Gibson. Evans said she has called Gibson and gone to her house, but has not been able to speak with the incumbent councilwoman.
Bunk Johnson, another candidate for the District 25 seat, said Gibson should resign from the council seat if she cannot attend meetings.
"I think she should resign if she can’t do her job," said Johnson, who represented the now-defunct District 26 on council from 1990 to 2002.
Ennis Fant, also running for the seat, wouldn't comment on whether the district is being adequately represented by Gibson.
"That's up to the residents," Fant said. "Ms. Gibson cannot help the fact that she had a stroke."
Fant said he was surprised when he learned Gibson had filed for re-election because she had encouraged him to run as her successor after her stroke. That permission led him to believe she would not seek re-election.
The Greenville News could not immediately reach Bajeyah Eaddy, the remaining candidate in the district.
Norris attends the same church as Gibson and said she has not seen her fellow councilwoman in a few weeks. She said Gibson has attended a few church services since the stroke and can "get up and move around," but was largely confined to bed the last time Norris saw her.

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Whether individuals seek cosmetic surgery procedures like; liposuction, facelifts or breast augmentation, or its individuals who are looking for a little rejuvenation with non-invasive and nonsurgical cosmetic procedures like laser or injectables treatments, overall everyone seems keen to squeeze in their appointment around the holidays!
Plastic surgery over the holidays
Breast augmentation surgery is very popular around the holidays. The Christmas holidays is the perfect time of year for women to have the time to recover without having to take any extra time off of work. Swelling will subside by the time your vacation comes around (if timed accordingly), and the final results will be appreciated well in advance of the summer swimsuit season!
Abdominoplasty and liposuction are extremely common body plastic surgery procedures before and after the holidays. Why? Well, downtime is the main reason! Its simple to hide compression garments during the post-op time with big and comfortable winter clothing. The timing is perfect for results to be seen just in time for summer.
How do I find an excellent plastic surgeon?
Watch out for companies that advertise cosmetic surgery consistently on social media platforms and remember that appearances can be very deceiving. For information about safe plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures over the holidays, ensure that you do your homework and find a board-certified plastic surgeon and a member of the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons like Australia’s top Specialist Plastic Surgeon Dr Magnusson.
Non-surgical holiday procedures
Dysport and Botox are at the top of the list of the most popular procedures as we near the holidays. Mostly used to even out wrinkles and lines around the eyes and the lines of the forehead — this results in an overall refreshed appearance. Botox and Dysport are the perfect treatment for getting you photo-ready for the holidays!
Another type of injectable is dermal fillers which are used to refresh the appearance with minimal downtime. The products fill in folds and adds volume to areas where there is a deficit because of weight loss or the ageing process.
The holidays are also a great time to have laser skin rejuvenation as we have less exposure the sun in the fall and winter. IPL is a common procedure that targets rosacea and brown spots and improves skin texture by stimulating collagen.
Besides facial rejuvenation, individuals also look to body contouring procedures over the holidays. CoolSculpting is an entirely noninvasive, no downtime procedure that is made to trim down hard to get rid of fat in areas like the flanks, thighs and abdomen. The results are permanent and are usually noticeable from three weeks to three months following treatment.

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ABOUT THE SINGER / SONGWRITER COURSE
The first Instrumental course was held in January 2014.
This course presents a unique opportunity for musicians to attend the Academy and learn many aspects of professional instrumental performance. The selected players will be tutored by some of the very best studio and session musicians in Australia in all aspects of playing for recording sessions, playing live, writing and organising charts and working towards a live performance. This is a unique opportunity for any musician to launch their career in the lucrative world of Country Music. No other genre in Australia employs as many session and live musicians as the Country Music Industry today.
Instrumentalists who have attended the Academy in the past have performed and toured with the leading artists of Country Music both here in Australia and overseas. There are opportunities for drummers, bass players, guitarists both acoustic and electric as well as ‘colour’ instrumentalists of all types such as banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, harmonica, keyboards, lap steel and pedal steel. This is a unique opportunity to get more involved in real career opportunities, to create a network of contacts and to perform in front of the entire Country Music Industry .

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Mahesh Babu To Revive Shoot Of Aagadu
After returning to his hometown, Mahesh Babu is all set to start the shooting of Aagadu again. It will resume on Monday. The dookudu star is working rigorously without any break.
Mahesh was not well in Bellary due to dust and dirt. Although, he recovered fast and joined the shoot.
Director Sreenu praised Mahesh about his dedication, passion to maintain glamour and energy level. As per the information, the makers may shoot a special song on Mahesh and Shruti Haasan In Hyderabad.Dookudu producers Ram Achanta, GopiAchanta and Anil Sunkara are jointly producing the film. Thaman is composing the music.
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Your Wedding With OKBritknee
When it comes to photographing our wedding couples, we hold an incredible passion for life, love, and documenting the emotional moments that add meaning to their lives. Our approach to photography is natural and relationship-oriented; we love to get to know our clients long before putting them in front of the lens. We want to hear all about your love story so we can tell it in light and color.
What are our goals? We want to create a special vision together with you, immortalizing the bonds, emotions, and moments that can't be relived or replaced. Beautiful photographs are emotional moments frozen in time for you to remember and revisit with family, friends, or a quiet moment alone - and we strive to create images that will be cherished for many generations.
Why Do I need an Engagement Session?
Aside from providing you with beautiful, emotional portraits in a casual setting, engagement sessions allow us to get to know each other before the big day. Knowing what to expect from your photographer and feeling relaxed in front of the camera are both so critical for photo success. During the engagement session, we love to work with you nd find he styles, smiles, angles, and poses that work best for you as a couple in a pressure-free setting. That way, when your wedding day comes around, we'll have already practices picture-taking together and everyone will know what to expect!
Engagement sessions are the time for you and your beloved to show your inner selves, your love for one another, and your favorite outfits in a relaxing and enjoyable environment. You are welcome to choose a location that speaks to you in a personal way, or let me recommend a few of my favorite spots based on experience. Some couples choose their proposal spot, others their favorite restaurant, winery, or flower field. I can't wait to get you in front of the lens and bring out what makes you a special couple!
Let's Plan for a First Look
Over and over again we have been asked what our favorite moment of photographing a wedding is; and every time our answer is the same: the moment the groom sees his beautiful bride for the first time. There are no words to describe the incredible emotion that flows between the couple during this special and fleeting moment, so we document it with images instead!
First look photographs generally happen directly before the ceremony begins, but after the bride and groom have gotten dressed for the wedding. It's an amazing thing to watch, and our clients are constantly telling us how meaningful the First Look images are for years to come.
Since there is generally very little time in-between events at a wedding, it is important to plan for a First Look in the official wedding timeline. We are happy to make timeline suggestions that will help you carve out time in your day to create a First Look experience. Although a First Look might not be for every couple, we highly recommend them and absolutely love capturing this special moment for you to relive again and again. It's one of those moments that happens only once in a lifetime...you're going to want images to remember it!
The Moments In-between
We remember life as a string of big events; epic happenings that define our lives and live on in family stories. Weddings are no different - the main focus in wedding planning is on defining the events - the kissing of the bride, cutting of the cake, father-daughter dancing, the bouquet toss. Yet, what about the moments in-between? What about the tiny serendipitous small things that happen without planning, just from a room full of love? What about a small touch, a smiling face, a kind word - in-between the big events?
These moments are what we live to capture. The moments that are often overlooked, but together make up the very emotional essence of a wedding, and of our lives. These moments are so incredibly special - we strive to give them life and the importance they deserve. Moments you may not even notice at the time, but look back on later in photographs and cherish. Your final images will reflect not only the big happenings during your wedding, but all he little pieces of story along the way. This is our specialty, and our passions.


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The Notting Hill Carnival, Europe's largest street festival, has begun successfully with few problems reported on Sunday.
The festival closed before dark this year to discourage any repetition of the riots and looting that erupted in London and other cities earlier in the month.
Police described the opening day of the two-day festival as peaceful, and reported 33 arrests, including six for assault and one for an offensive weapon. Drunkenness and disorder usually result in a few hundred arrests each year.
Police deployed 5,500 officers on duty at the festival on Sunday and 6,500 on Monday, the main day of the carnival.
Launched in 1964, the carnival has grown into a major street event that typically attracts 1 million people.


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The organs – dubbed cerebral organdies – come from 3D tissues derived from human stem cells that organise themselves in a way that replicates a brain.
Experts believe they will gain a whole new insight into degenerative brain diseases, as well as disabilities such as autism.
The groundbreaking research was carried out by a team at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge and was published in the Nature Neuroscience journal.
Even more amazingly, the tiny brains were able to control muscle.
The team tested this by place a tiny piece of spinal cord next to the mini brain and noting how the organ extended itself and tried to attach itself to the spine.
A statement from the MRC Lab said: “This is the first demonstration of a functional output from cerebral organoid tissues in a dish.”
However, although the mini brains can control muscles, they are still very limited and do not have cognitive output.
Researcher Madeline Lancaster told the Guardian: “It’s still a good idea to have that discussion every time we take it a step further.
“But we agree generally that we’re still very far away from that.
“Obviously we’re not just trying to create something for the fun of it
“We want to use this to model diseases and to understand how these networks are set up in the first place.”

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Supreme Court ruling troubling, will cause instability
It is shocking and troubling that six judges of the Supreme Court can overturn the will of millions of Kenyans, using evidence that did not prove NASA’s case “beyond reasonable doubt”. The evidence does not prove that the will of the people, who lined up for hours, was subverted. Parliament should put in place laws that ensure the threshold for overturning a presidential election is higher. We cannot be overturning elections on flimsy evidence and technicalities as this will lead to uncertainty and instability in the future.
MATHEW MWANGI Nairobi


Either They’re Ignoring The Numbers Or They Don’t Care, Which Is It?
Concord, NH – New Hampshire Republican State Committee Chairman Wayne MacDonald released the statement below in advance of Vice President Joe Biden’s trip to the Granite State. The New Hampshire Union Leader reported that “Vice President Joe Biden will talk about President Barack Obama's ‘efforts to promote tax fairness’ during a stop at the Exeter Town Hall on Thursday.” (John DiStaso, “Biden will Promote ‘Buffet Rule’ in Thursday Visit to Exeter,” New Hampshire Union Leader, 4/9/2012)
“If Joe Biden and President Obama want to talk about ‘tax fairness’ they should focus on ways to lower taxes as opposed to raising taxes on job creators and employers. Voters in New Hampshire are smart enough to know that this ‘Buffet Rule’ gimmick is another empty talking point designed to win elections and ignore the problems we face. The Wall Street Journal confirmed that the so-called ‘Buffet Rule’ would amount to ‘less than one-tenth of one percent of the $1.2 trillion budget.’ How can Biden and Obama say with a straight face that this is the solution to our $15 trillion national debt?
“This Obama-Biden ‘Buffet Rule’ disguise is a ploy to hide from voters the fact that this White House cannot and will not force the government to live within its means. Granite State families are forced to live with tighter and tighter budgets, especially in the face of rising gas prices, yet Obama continues to campaign and ignore the problems we face.”
Additional Information on the “Buffet Rule” & Obama’s Record on the Nation’s Debt
The Wall Street Journal: “This Year, The Buffett Rule Would Increase Federal Revenues By All Of $1.1 Billion. That's Less Than One-Tenth Of One Percent Of The $1.2 Trillion Budget Deficit Mr. Obama Is Scheduled To Run This Year.” (Editorial, “The Bottom 0.1%,” The Wall Street Journal, 3/21/12)
Los Angeles Times: “The Proposed Buffett Rule Is More A Political Statement Than A Deficit-Reduction Tool, Given How Little Money It Would Raise.” (Editorial, “The ‘Buffett Rule,’ And More,” Los Angeles Times, 9/20/11)
Politico: “By Contrast, According To A CBO Report, Obama’s Policies Will Result in $6.4 Trillion In Deficits In The Next Ten Years.” (David Rogers, “CBO: Exploding Debt Under Obama,” Politico, 3/16/12)
Politifact: “Obama Is The Undisputed Debt King Of The Last Five Presidents.” (“Nancy Pelosi Posts Questionable Chart On Debt Accumulation By Barack Obama, Predecessors,” Politifact, 5/19/11)


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Leukemia-predisposing conditions, such as GATA2 haploinsufficiency, are known for their high penetrance and expressivity profiles. These disorders pose a difficult diagnostic challenge to even the most experienced clinician when they first present. We describe the case of a 17-year-old male presenting with features of nontuberculous mycobacterial infection, pulmonary fibrinoid granulomatous vasculitis, and myelodysplasia in the setting of a pathogenic GATA2 frameshift mutation confirmed by next-generation sequencing. The broad differential for GATA2 haploinsufficiency requires prompt recognition of key clinical features and laboratory abnormalities towards directing diagnosis and guiding appropriate and perhaps life-saving therapy.
- acute myelogenous leukemia
- hematopoietic stem cell transplant
- myelodysplastic syndrome
- nontuberculous mycobacteria
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- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health


The Ipoh City Council (Majlis Bandaraya Ipoh, MBI), represented by its Secretary Puan Zuraina Binti Kamarul Ariff, participated in a seminar by Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) via online, also known as a webinar. It was conducted this morning at 9am, and involved all TPO member cities.
Before the webinar began, Puan Zuraina had a discussion with Prof. Dr Kim Soo-il, Secretary-General of TPO. Subsequently, during the webinar, she spoke on the topic, “Inter City Cooperation To Help Recover The Tourism Sector.”
Representatives from seven TPO member cities, namely Busan, Bhimdatta, Foshan, Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Kangsar, Vietnam and Jogjakarta, each presented a working paper titled, “Rebuilding Tourism Industry, Post COVID-19 In Busan”, “Corona Virus (COVID-19) Response”, “Updates on COVID-19 In Vietnam & Recovery Plan, Business Events and Festivals & Travelling Advice”, “COVID-19: Perak State Tourism Recovery Plan”, and “Response To COVID-19 Pandemic & Recovery Plan of Tourism Industry.”
Meanwhile four other member cities gave welcoming words. They were Busan, Pariaman (Indonesia), Ulsan Metropolitan City and Taiping.
TPO has a membership of 127 cities from 15 countries and is headquartered in Busan, South Korea.
According to Ipoh City Mayor YBhg. Dato’ Rumaizi Baharin, online meetings or seminars is the new normal for him personally, following the COVID-19 pandemic. In May, Dato’ Rumaizi chaired the Local Central Committee (OSC) Meeting meeting online, which brought together 13 external and 9 internal technical agencies.
It is hoped that this online seminar continues to propel the Ipoh City Council towards its goal of making Ipoh a city of world-class standard.
Event: Tourism Promotion Organization for Asia Pacific Cities (TPO) Webinar
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Li Kwoh-ting (traditional Chinese: 李國鼎; simplified Chinese: 李国鼎; pinyin: Lǐ Guódǐng; 28 January 1910 – 31 May 2001) was a Taiwanese economist and politician best known as the "Father of Taiwan's Economic Miracle" and referred to by the New York Times as the "Godfather of Technology" in Taiwan for his work in transforming Taiwan's economy from an agrarian-based system into one of the world's leading producers of information and telecommunications technology.
He graduated from National Central University (Nanjing University) in 1930 and studied physics at Cambridge University in 1934. He returned to Mainland China and spent many years in politics and economics before he fled from the Chinese Communist Party to Taiwan in July 1948 with the Nationalist Party. He became the president of the Taiwan Shipbuilding Corporation in 1951 and was appointed as a member of the Industrial Development Commission responsible for the planning and economic development of Taiwan in 1953. In 1959 he became the head of the Industrial Development and Investment Center under the Council for United States Aid.
He held a number of leadership positions in industry and government in Taiwan, including that of economic minister from 1965 to 1969 and finance minister from 1969 to 1976. After 1976 he was appointed "Minister without portfolio" and promoted science and technology in Taiwan. In 1968, he received the Ramon Magsaysay Award for government service. He created a policy that helped attract entrepreneurs in the tech industry and helped fund Taiwan's electronics companies, which led to Taiwan's primacy as a producer of computer parts. Li also helped build the Hsinchu Science Park, which later became known as Taiwan's Silicon Valley. The park is one of the world's leading centers for semiconductor manufacturing and industrial and computer technology development. As of 2018 more than 500 high-tech companies reside in the park. Li was also a senior adviser to the President of the Republic of China, Chen Shui-bian.
In total, Li was a government official for 40 years, 10 of which he spent in Mainland China before the Chinese Communist Party won the civil war. Tony Fu-Lai Yu speculates that the time Li spent in Mainland China, as well as his science-based university education, greatly influenced his policy-making in Taiwan. Li had no formal training in economics, thus most of his knowledge of economic management was gained from practical experience and working with other economists. Consequently, Yu argues his policy was insulated from popular economic ideology and instead was driven by pragmatism. Li himself also claims that the purpose of his writings is to reveal his policy-making experiences for the future reference of other developing countries, and did not engage in writing about economic, administrative, or political science theory.
Yu argues that Li's policy-making can be explained by evolutionary economics. Two Yale economists, Gustav Ranis and John C.H. Fei, wrote the introductory essays to Li's 1995 book The Evolution of Policy Behind Taiwan's Development Success. Therefore, it can be interpreted that Ranis and Fei's views on economic policy are representative of Li's.
Ranis mainly writes on neo-classical growth theory, which claims that a steady economic growth rate can be achieved by correctly balancing the driving forces of labor, capital, and technology. He also writes on the concept of agricultural labor surplus economies which, in freeing up workers and generating agricultural surplus and leading to increased productivity in expanding commercial sectors.
Fei argues that two main types of forces govern policy evolution: objective and subjective. Objective forces are predetermined conditions, encompassing physical environments, external economic conditions, etc. Subjective forces include personal beliefs, economic knowledge, memories, experiences, and "common sense." Fei believes that political beliefs and ideology are the strongest factors in shaping economic policy-making, and thus is an ongoing process. In following with the concept of evolutionary economics, Fei believes that economic policy must change to suit new and ever-changing situations. Therefore, policy should not be static when created and instead evolve and be improved on to adapt to new situations. Li himself claims that the liberalization of the Taiwanese economy was a gradual process rather than an abrupt one following the international fad of free market ideology in the 1960s and 1970s.
Li argues that there are two types of issues central to analyzing policy evolution. First is the economic impact of a policy, second is causation, or why a certain policy appears and is implemented at a certain time.
Li believes pragmatism should supersede ideology in terms of policy-making:
[Policy innovation should be based on] the anticipation of impending problems and conflicts, rather than be purely ideologically motivated . . . The very notion of an evolution of policy suggests that the timing (or timely appearance) of a particular policy is important, and a good policy innovation is one that does not arrive prematurely. Ideological considerations often get in the way of appropriate timing as, for example, with so-called welfare state legislation that the economy simply cannot support. What can almost be called a rejection of ideology lies at the heart of a healthy pragmatism that has guided policymakers in Taiwan and has supported a social consensus for growth and economic liberalization.
He argues against ideology-based policy making because it often interferes with the timing of certain policies, and all too often change too quickly. He believes such policy is “motivated by goals considered larger than people’s actual well-being,” which is a scathing review of ideology-based policy. Rather than ideology, Li believes the economic environment in which policies are made is more important and that policy should not be restricted by the ulterior motives of ideology-based economics.
Li's trial and error policy making was made possible by Taiwan's flexible government policy. Li says that it made it possible to abandon or modify ineffective programs and easily create and implement new ones in reaction to new situations.
Li's policies were often influenced by his experiences as part of the Kuomintang in Mainland China. Hyperinflation was one of the major reasons that Chiang Kai-shek lost Mainland China to the Communist Party, and thus Li abhorred all inflationary finance during his management of Taiwan's economy.
His aversion to relying on inflation is apparent in his claim:
Taiwan’s experience shows that fiscal reforms (tax legislation) and monetary reforms (moving toward central bank autonomy) are major evolu- tionary steps taken by a responsible government . . . What underlies both reforms is a rejection of the insanity of relying on the printing press to create purchasing power for the government to use in an effort to solve socioeconomic problems.
Li indicates that this was the main difference between Taiwan's policy and those in Latin American countries, and that this method of managing the economy led to an overall more responsible government and transparent taxation system. Li claims that during the 1950s–70s, the liberalization of Taiwan's economy was an unintended effect of their new policy, and it wasn't until 1983 that such "externally-oriented growth" was seen as beneficial and the merging of international competition in the domestic market was encouraged. Furthermore, Li says that Taiwan's government was guided at the start with the principle that private property and a market environment which favored private businesses were to be encouraged. Li writes:
Other promotional measures taken by the government included improving the investment climate, simplifying administrative procedures . . . providing necessary financing through banking institutions, and promoting investment and exports through tax relief and other incentives.
This was the framework for Li's Principle of People's Livelihood where the importance of protecting private property for the improvement of socioeconomic activities and establishing a free economy was only superseded by the need to expand state capital. Yu claims that this view falls under what Robert Wade calls the "guided market economy." Li argues that the main problem with other less developed countries (LDCs) was that:
The alleged failure of the market in some other LDCs may, in fact, be due precisely to the opposite reason: the failure of political intervention in the market. Although the market structure was far from perfect at the beginning of transition growth in the 1950s, the overall trend has been for a strengthening of the market mechanism—a depoliticizing of the market. Taiwan experience shows that reduced intervention can work.
Li argues that without the same willingness in developing countries to support a free market, Taiwan's economic miracles and history are useless to them.
Li explains that Taiwan's economic development was initially set back by the "scarcity of natural resources, shortages of capital and foreign exchange, technological backwardness, and lack of entrepreneurial skills," however, through the government's direct involvement and encouragement, the infrastructure and incentives needed for private enterprises to flourish, including mitigation of risk, was created:
Among the major initiatives have been: the formulation of investment program and the provision of low-interest loans; the establishment of industrial zones, export-processing zones, and the science-based industrial park; Ten Major Development Projects, the Twelve New Development Projects and the Fourteen Key Projects in the 1970s and 1980s. The government also adopted various supplementary fiscal, financial, foreign-exchange, and trade-promotion measures to quicken the pace of industrialization.
Taiwan's government made certain to not compete with private enterprises unless absolutely necessary, and the most lucrative investment projects were left for private businesses to take. Many times the government would first conduct feasibility studies before offering low interest loans to private entrepreneurs. Other times the government acted as sole owner of a business before handing it over to private investors.
However, Li was a strong believer that it was important for the government to step back once the private sector became more established. Fiscal policy would then become more of a "stabilizing and equilibrating mechanism to counterbalance fluctuations in private economic behaviour. The evolution of fiscal policy in Taiwan has followed the same progression . . . with government intervention diminishing as the economy moved steadily in the direction of liberalization."
This leads to Li's argument that there are two main major roles played by the government in economic development:
- Enforcement of competition: To promote competition in small developing countries, it is best to open up the economy and expose domestic enterprises to international competition. Li believes anti-trust laws are superfluous in open economies. In new industries, government protection should only be given in the initial period.
- Identify the areas of production characterized by externality ("activities where the producers of the goods or services cannot easily charge those who benefit"--this is somewhat different from the common view of externality): Goods with external effect are not fixed and will mature with the economy. Thus, government operated sectors can become more privatized as the economy matures, although it is reasonably difficult to decide what the government should provide based on external economies, and therefore should remain an ongoing task.
On the topic of Taiwan's economic success being transferable to other developing countries, Li believes that:
...While our policy experiences cannot be transferred to LDCs as a whole package, individual measures (such as EPZs and investment incentives) that I introduced have, from time to time, been adopted successfully by neighbouring countries [...] If an experience can be transferable at all, the key question concerns the circumstances under which the policy is instituted. If the circumstances are too different, it is not likely that the policy will lead to the same result. The question of a policy’s result is an economic issue, but the way policy is formulated is a political issue. Good economics can be rejected by bad politics. Hence, whether or not Taiwan’s policy experience can be transferred to other developing economies depends very much on whether their cultures can allow pragmatism to overcome ideology as well as on how strongly they are dedicated to political and economic freedom.
Although Taiwan experienced relative economic success over the course of its history along with the other Four Asian Tigers which employed similar economic policies as Taiwan, the lack of the same "miraculous" development in Latin American countries that employed the same principles brings into question whether Li's policies can be fully transferred and result in unequivocal success. Li also did not consider external factors that helped Taiwan's initial economic growth, such as the economic and military aid provided by the US government from 1949–1965, which helped to dampen inflation.
Taiwan experienced GDP growth of 10.6% a year from 1965 to 1979 with no deterioration in income distribution, an improvement in literacy, a longer life expectancy than almost all other developing countries, increases in manufacturing earnings of 15% a year from 1960 to 1979, and unemployment at less than 2% since 1970. As of 1988, income per person was three to ten times higher than China. In 1953 Taiwan's per capita income was below the Mediterranean countries, and well below any Latin American country and Malaysia, whereas by 1982 Taiwan's per capita income had reached US$2500, much higher than Malaysia, Brazil, and Mexico, and on par with Portugal, Argentina, and Chile.
In 1973 manufacturing's share in NDP was 36%, high even by standards of industrialized countries. Exports consisted of over half of GDP and consist of 90% of industrial goods, including textiles, clothes, leather and wood products, radio, television, cassette recorders, electronic calculators, sewing machines, machine tools, semi-conductors, and computers. This was a stark change from 1955's exports, which were 90% agricultural, consisting of mainly sugar and rice.
Ian Little writes, "Government expenditure fell from 19.6% of GNP in 1963 to 16% in 1973, whereas [in 1979] revenue rose from 21% to 22.4%." According to Wade however, government expenditure as a share of GNP increased from 20% in 1963 to 23% in 1973 and to 27% in 1980–81. However, government revenue increased from 19.3% in 1963 to 25.8% in 1973.
Taiwan's three-year stimulus package in 1991 to boost the private sector was NT $40 billion (US$1.5 billion) and included loans to small and medium-sized business and NT $20 billion for high-tech enterprises. The package also released 30,000 hectares of government owned land to the private sector, offered a five-year tax holiday to high-tech industries, allowed more foreign workers in to supplement the labor shortage in construction and manufacturing, and allowed more semi-finished industrial goods to be imported from Mainland China to be processed in Taiwan. The goal of the plan was to maintain the expansion of Taiwan's GDP and private investment from falling below their then annual levels of 6–7% and 10–15%.
Critics of the plan included those who worked in manufacturing companies, saying that, "The government's plans are so rough that at the industrial level we can't work with its programs." One such vice-president said that because large private-sector companies planned several years in advance, government policies that are vague and unpredictable can easily go awry. He adds that the amount of funding offered by the government "can't make a dent in what the private sector really needs."
Other critics included businessmen who claimed the plan would only benefit big corporations and not the 97% of manufacturing companies that were small and medium-sized. They argued that the Cabinet was not counteracting the larger obstacle to private sector growth: the Central Bank's anti-inflation policy with high interest rates and tight liquidity. A manager of a computer parts company said, "It's easier to raise money in China than here."
Furthermore, there has been considerable criticism on the viability of one "best practice" policy to which every developing country should adhere. Ha-Joon Chang argues that many already developed countries did not in fact reach their current development level through using the policies and institutions which they recommend, but in fact actively used "bad" trade and industrial policies, such as infant industry protection and export subsidies. Chang proposes that many of the institutions which are regarded as necessary for economic development are the effect and not the cause of economic development. Chang concludes by suggesting that policies be catered to developing countries depending on their stage of development and needs, rather than by using a blanket set of policies.
Li's residence in Taipei is now a museum. The traditional 1930s style Japanese house was Li's home from 1972 to 2001. Taipei's former mayor, Hau Lung-bin, recalls fondly, "I was so impressed by its furnishings [...] They showed how prudent he was, and he read plenty of books and periodicals." Additionally, to further honor Li, in 2011 an asteroid (239611 Likwohting) was named after him.
Four professorships at Stanford University are also named for Dr. Li in the fields of economic development, engineering, medicine and Chinese culture. As of 2014, the holders in each field are: economic development (Xueguang Zhou), engineering (Yinyu Ye), medicine (Stanley N. Cohen) and Chinese culture (Mark Edward Lewis).
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When starting a new supplement regimen, it is important to understand the various factors affecting how well your body absorbs the nutrients. While some supplements can provide noticeable changes within days, others may take weeks or months to show any effect. The length of time it takes for supplements to work can depend on several factors, including:
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It is important to remember these factors when starting a new supplement regimen to ensure that you are getting the most out of your supplements. By understanding how your body absorbs nutrients, you can make informed decisions about which supplements to take and how to take them to achieve the best possible results.
How Long Does It Take for Supplements to Work?
If you’re wondering how long supplements take to work, the answer can vary depending on several factors. Some supplements may provide noticeable changes within days, while others may take weeks or months to show any effect. Here are some general guidelines for different types of supplements:
Water-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin C, and B, are absorbed quickly by the body and typically provide noticeable changes within a few days to a week. However, this can vary depending on the dosage and the individual’s baseline vitamin levels. For example, if you are severely deficient in a particular vitamin, it may take longer to see the effects of a supplement designed to boost that vitamin.
Examples of Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
- Niacin (Vitamin B3)
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A, D, E, and K, are absorbed more slowly by the body and can take longer to provide noticeable changes. Sometimes, seeing any effects may take several weeks or even months. However, not exceeding the recommended dosage of fat-soluble vitamins is important, as they can accumulate in the body and become toxic in excess.
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Herbal supplements, such as ginseng, echinacea, and St. John’s wort, can take several weeks to several months to provide noticeable changes. The time it takes for herbal supplements to work can depend on several factors, including the individual’s baseline health, the dosage, and herb.
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It is important to remember that everyone’s body is different and may respond differently to supplements. Additionally, the time it takes for supplements to work can depend on factors such as age, diet, and underlying health issues. Persistence is key when taking supplements; it may take several weeks or even months to see any noticeable changes. If you are not seeing any changes after a few months, it may be worth seeking an alternative or consulting a medical professional.
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Taking supplements with food can help improve absorption rates and reduce the risk of stomach upset. Additionally, some supplements are better absorbed with certain food types. For example, calcium supplements are better absorbed with food high in vitamin D.
As mentioned earlier, supplements can take time to work. It is important to be patient and consistent when taking supplements, as it may take several weeks or months to see any noticeable changes. Don’t give up too quickly, and remember that persistence is key.
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Eat a Balanced Diet
Taking supplements should not substitute for a healthy, balanced diet. While supplements can provide additional nutrients, they should be used to complement a healthy lifestyle and not replace it.
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Stress can hurt overall health and can also affect the absorption of nutrients. Finding ways to reduce stress, such as through meditation, yoga, or other relaxation techniques, can help improve the absorption and effectiveness of supplements.
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Smoking and excessive alcohol consumption can hurt overall health and can also affect the absorption of nutrients. If you smoke, consider quitting, and if you drink alcohol, do so in moderation.
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Before taking any new supplements, it is always a good idea to consult a medical professional. They can help determine which supplements are right for you and guide dosage and potential interactions with other medications or health conditions.
By incorporating these lifestyle changes into your daily routine, you can maximize the impact of your supplements and support your overall health and well-being.
Potential Risks and Side Effects
While supplements can benefit your overall health and well-being, it is important to be aware of potential risks and side effects. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Taking too much of certain vitamins and minerals can be harmful and even toxic. It is important to follow the recommended dosage on the supplement label and not exceed it.
Interactions with Medications
Some supplements can interact with medications, potentially causing harmful side effects. If you are taking any medications, it is important to consult a medical professional before taking any new supplements.
Some people may be allergic to certain supplements, such as those made from animal products. If you experience any symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as hives or difficulty breathing, stop taking the supplement immediately and seek medical attention.
Some supplements can cause stomach upset or other digestive issues. Taking supplements with food can help reduce the risk of stomach upset, and switching to a different form of the supplement (e.g. from a tablet to a liquid) can also help.
Other Side Effects
Some supplements can cause other side effects, such as headaches or dizziness. If you experience any unusual symptoms after taking a supplement, stop taking it and consult a medical professional.
When taking supplements, it is important to be aware of these potential risks and side effects. Following the recommended dosage, consulting a medical professional, and being aware of any unusual symptoms can help ensure your supplement use is safe and effective.
Taking supplements can be a great way to support your overall health and well-being, but it is important to be patient, consistent, and aware of potential risks and side effects. Following the tips outlined in this article and consulting a medical professional before taking any new supplements can help ensure that your supplement use is safe and effective.
Remember to be patient when taking supplements, as it may take several weeks or months to see any noticeable changes. Consistency is key, so try to establish a daily routine and make taking supplements a habit. Don’t forget to incorporate lifestyle changes such as eating a healthy diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and reducing stress to maximize the impact of your supplements.
If you have any questions or concerns about taking supplements, don’t hesitate to consult a medical professional. They can help determine which supplements are right for you and guide dosage and potential interactions with other medications or health conditions.
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Who can benefit from taking supplements?
Anyone looking to support their overall health and well-being can benefit from supplements.
What factors can affect how long it takes for supplements to work?
Factors such as baseline vitamin levels, diet, underlying health issues, and the type of supplement can all affect how long it takes for supplements to work.
How long does it typically take to see results from taking supplements?
It can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months to see noticeable changes from taking supplements, depending on the type of supplement and individual factors.
What should I do if I don’t see any changes after taking a supplement for a few months?
If you don’t see any changes after taking a supplement for a few months, you may consider trying a different supplement or consulting a medical professional.
What are some common side effects of taking supplements?
Common side effects of taking supplements include upset stomach, allergic reactions, and interactions with medications.
How can I ensure that my supplement use is safe and effective?
To ensure your supplement use is safe and effective, follow the recommended dosage, consult a medical professional before taking any new supplements, and be aware of potential risks and side effects.


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How to Become a Medical Assistant in 15 Months or Less
How to Become a Medical Assistant in 15 Months or Less!
Big changes are under way in American society. Citizens are aging. And, as they do, they will require more medical care and attention. Their increasing needs alone are driving the promising future of health care job opportunities. Ranking high on the list of opportunities are positions in Medical Assistance – a 29% increase is expected before 2022 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. So you want to learn how to become a medical assistant, keep reading!
What is a Medical Assistant?
Medical Assisting careers involve supporting physicians, physician assistants, and nurses in a variety of health care venues.
- Clinical duties: Medical Assistants are hands-on with patients doing lab tests, taking vital signs, drawing blood, changing bandages, sterilizing medical instruments, and more – depending on the state regulations.
- Administrative duties: Medical Assistants may fill out insurance forms, schedule appointments, file patient records, process billing, handle correspondence, and more – depending on the jurisdiction.
- Specialized duties: Medical Assistants can pursue training in medical specialties that will involve them more in pediatrics, cardiology, ophthalmology, geriatrics, podiatry, and other fields.
Duties, pay, and job prospects will vary – from chiropractor offices to large urban hospitals, from emergency clinics to hospice care. But, all venues promise growth in the near future, much faster growth than other career fields (according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics).
How to Become a Medical Assistant
In most states, there are no formal educational requirements however, many candidates will pursue their education and dreams with training in programs leading to a certificate or an accredited degree program. The people who choose this path greatly enhance their chances of securing employment in the medical services field and their chances of one day continuing their career path into more advanced medical fields and skills.
As the career path improves so do the education requirements. Sometimes, this takes the form of a dedicated and focused program at a vocational/technical school or college to earn an associate’s degree. These type of programs offer career training and skill sets that are deemed valuable by employers in the medical field such as:
- Analytical skills. Medical assistants must read, understand, and follow instructions, advisories, charts, and diagnostics.
- Detail oriented. Medical assistants must be accurate in taking and recording vital signs and patient information.
- Interpersonal skills. Medical assistants will interact with patients in pain, under medications, and in confusion. They must interact with patient family members and health care professionals in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
- Technical skills. Medical assistants must be adept at using clinical instruments, telephones, office machines, and computers.
Education, training and certification always place job applicants ahead of the pack. According to US News.com, the top 10% of medical assistants earn $41,570/year. While the 10% on the low end of the scale make $21,080/year putting the median income at $29,730/year. Another way to look at this, puts 25% of medical assistants above $35,380/year and 25% at or below $24,940/year. Of course, wages vary throughout the country, but these pay rates are better than those for nursing aides and personal care aides. The fact that the available positions place candidates into a working health care environment promises additional pay increases and personal growth.
Entry-level opportunities will start at pay according to the venue and position:
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The Gold Desert Eagle (also known as the "Gold Deagle") is a handgun available only in Hitman: Contracts. It is a gold-plated version of the Desert Eagle, with a higher damage output, which equals that of the dual AMT Hardballers.
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The very large, semi-automatic handgun commonly fires either the .50 Action Express, the .44 Magnum, or .357 Magnum cartridges. Its unique property lies in its superior stopping power, able to kill an enemy with just 1-2 shots to the body, with head shots always being lethal. It is very powerful for direct confrontations at close range. A variety of NPCs used this as their primary sidearm.
- Asylum Aftermath - A hidden dual wielded version can be found after obtaining Orthmeyer's Keycard on Lee Hong's desk in The Wang Fou Incident, and afterwards entering a secret room containing five clones of Agent 47, which is near the starting point.
- Beldingford Manor - Used by Alistair Beldingford's companion.
- Rendezvous in Rotterdam - Used by Rutgert Van Leuven.
- The Lee Hong Assassination - Used by Tzun.


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Unsurprisingly, real-time management is a growing need in all areas of business. We live in a very fast age, so it is essential to always be aware of everything going on in business, otherwise we will miss important opportunities. One of the industries that faces the most decisions is the textile industry. In today’s article, we’ll see how real-time management can improve results in this industry!
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When the manager knows exactly what is going on in the business, it is much easier to make the right decision and this is undoubtedly the most immediate and most important advantage of using a real-time information system. Analyzing the business in real time allows you to have all the necessary inputs so that you can consciously decide on the best course to take, because the information you are analyzing is up to date and reliable. In the end, the results will bring real benefits to the business profit.
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Morgan State University was founded in 1867 to provide a college education to Black students. The National Trust for Historic preservation will work with university to protect its cultural legacy and its architecture.
Morgan State University is the largest historically Black university in the state of Maryland. Its Baltimore-area campus includes 20 buildings (many of which were designed by Black architects) eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.
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What’s in a Silver Filling?
Silver fillings, known clinically as amalgams, are synthetic materials that are used to restore a portion of a tooth damaged by decay. Many amalgams are actually a combination of various metal alloys, including copper, tin, silver, and mercury. This mercury, a binding agent used in amalgam, has come under scrutiny lately by some health officials who claim that it may cause long term health problems.
Is Mercury in a dental amalgam safe?
According to many dental authorities in Canada and the USA, there has been no scientific evidence to show that amalgams are harmful because the small amounts of mercury are so stable, they present no risk to humans. There have been rare cases of patients developing allergic reactions to amalgams.
Do we use Amalgam in our office?
NO. We only use white filling materials in our office mainly because of its life-like properties and ability to bond to the tooth. Although safe, amalgams have shown to cause more tooth cracks due to the metallic tendency to expand in a warm environment.
White Filling Materials
These are alternatives to conventional amalgams. They include materials from composite resins and porcelain, which are colored to match the natural tooth.
A mixture of resins and fine particles designed to mimic the color of natural teeth. While not as strong as dental amalgams, composite resins provide a pleasing aesthetic alternative.
Like composite resins, ionomers or compomers are tooth-colored. They are typically used for fillings near the gum line or tooth root or in baby teeth where biting pressure is not a factor. They are more fragile than amalgams but do release fluoride to reduce any chance of re-decay.
This material is a combination of porcelain, glass powder, and ceramic. It is typically made in two appointments. Porcelain fillings (known as onlays or inlays) are more durable and also far more aesthetic than composite resins or ionomers.

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This plant is known by several common names: Ismene, Spider Lily, Basket Flower, Sea Daffodil and Peruvian Daffodil. Its botanical name is Hymenocallis Sulphur Queen. Peruvian Daffodils are relatives to the Amaryllis family and produce strap-shaped, amaryllis-like leaves that grow directly from the bulb. Its fragrant, exotic blooms resemble a white, spidery daffodil with the daffodil-like center cup or corona.
About this Variety
Ismene Sulphur Queen produces soft, yellow flowers with a striking green throat that look spectacular in the evening garden. The flowers provide a citrus-like fragrance. Each stalk produces 2-3 large trumpet-shaped blooms.
- Excellent for cut flowers
- Exotic, showy blooms
- Grows well in containers, garden beds and borders
- Deer & critter resistant
Grows 12-36" tall
Plant 6-8" apart, 3-4" deep
Grow as Perennial in zones 8-11. Grow as Annual elsewhere.
Plant Hymenocallis in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Hymenocallis performs best in full sun but will grow in partial afternoon shade. The ideal soil is rich and porous and drains well, yet still holds enough water for the roots. If your soil is heavy clay and drains slowly, or very sandy and does not hold water, add organic soil amendments like peat moss or ground bark. Spread a 3-4 inch layer of soil amendment if needed and incorporate into the soil to a depth of 10 inches. Plant bulbs 3-4" and 6-8" apart. Cover with soil. When planting a large number of Hymenocallis in one bed, excavate the entire area to the recommended depth, work fertilizer into the bottom of the trench, set out bulbs and then cover all at once. Water thoroughly at planting. While actively growing, water frequently and thoroughly so that water will reach roots. Mulch to keep the soil cool and to prevent the soil from drying out. Fertilize monthly. Discontinue watering when leaves begin to turn and fade back. Lift and store over winter if planted in colder climates. Mulch in milder climates to protect from frost.
Hymenocallis produce lots of thick roots and will need a container that is sized for them to grow.Plant in containers with the necks of the bulbs peeking slightly above the soil surface. Hymenocallis prefer moist soil in the spring but need dryer soil summer through winter.


Cole Swindell at Xfinity Theatre Hartford on 22.08.2020
Cole Swindell Hartford tour 2023 has announced a manage of headlining 2020 dates that will carry him through neighboring summer. Named for his 2019 album, the center point Road Tour will gain underway May 29th later a pair of shows in Gilford, further Hampshire.
With 26 dates on the books, Rhett’s summer trek will span the entire U.S., hitting amphitheaters in Cincinnati, Ohio; West Palm Beach, Florida; Bangor, Maine; and Sacramento, California. At present, the tour wraps with an August 29th performance at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia. Guests Cole SwindeCole Swindell Hartford tour 2023 has announced a run of headlining 2020 dates that will carry him through next summer. Named for his 2019 album, the middle tapering off Road Tour will get underway May 29th in the same way as a pair of shows in Gilford, other Hampshire.
The tour commercial comes during a lively week for Rhett, who visited The Late bill gone Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night to pretend “declaration” from 2019’s center dwindling Road. Additionally, Rhett recently paid rave review to Sesame Street during the Kennedy center Honors in Washington, D.C., which will air December 15th at 8:00 p.m. ET upon CBS.
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One of my goals for this year was to try eating crickets (I've mentioned in a previous post how it could be an emerging trend). On a recent trip to the US, I got a chance to do it.
For the taste, I'd agree with this description from a Canadian cricket farm. The bars had dates as their first ingredient, so they provided most of the texture. The crickets were added in the form of a powder/flour—not whole—as the third or fourth ingredient. So their earthy taste came through, but didn't overwhelm the other flavours. I found the "Aztec" flavour was more interesting (just a bit spicy due to the cayenne powder used; it also had cocoa and coffee in the ingredients, but those flavours were pretty subtle), but the "Chaco" bar is more like a typical energy bar (with peanuts as a main ingredient; it had higher protein, fat, and calories than the former). The names for these bars come from pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. Chapul also has Asian-inspired flavours, but I haven't tried any of them yet.
Acheta domestica crickets are raised to provide a source of protein in these bars and other products.
The packaging carries this rationale for farming and eating insects:
Why eat crickets?
In a changing world, our diets will dictate our destiny.
Crickets need only 17% of the food, and less than 1% of the water and land resources than livestock for the same amount of protein. They also require fewer natural resources than meat substitutes like soy, corn and rice.
At Chapul, we're creating solutions towards a healthier, more sustainable food supply. Chapul Cricket Protein Powder is a sustainable, ancient protein source that we've crafted into a gourmet energy bar to fuel your adventures.
We invite you to expand your mind, expand your taste and join us in a food revolution.
Apparently, edible insects have yet to take-off in Canada, though.

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Tommy Ford -- who famously played Tommy on the '90s sitcom "Martin" -- is on life support at an Atlanta hospital after an aneurysm ruptured in his abdomen ... his wife tells TMZ.
Ford has been hospitalized since Sunday and his health has declined ever since.
He is currently on life support and is not expected to make it through the day. Ford's wife, Gina, says the family is still praying for him.
Earlier, Ford's pal, Anthony Anderson, tweeted Ford had died -- but at the time, he was still alive. We're told Anthony had received inaccurate information, and merely tweeted in support of his friend. He's since deleted the tweet.
Tommy starred in all 5 seasons of "Martin" as Martin Lawrence's level-headed best friend, who often played straight man to Martin's crazy antics.
He also appeared on "New York Undercover," "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "The Parkers."
Ford also wrote children's books that promoted drug-free and violence-free lifestyles.

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A large antique silver toilet mirror of rectangular form with a traditional gadroon border and smart, clean lines. Excellent size. Would look amazing as a wall mirror. The reverse side has wall hanging hooks and also the wooden easel stand for use as a dressing mirror.
Height 54cm. Width 46.8cm.
Maker Benjamin Bathurst.
This elegant furnishing item is full of charm and antiquity. We particularly like the three little wing nuts on the corners which assemble the mirror together.
Marks. Stamped on all four sides with a full set of matching English silver hallmarks. Some marks are bit rubbed but readable.
Presentation. There is a presentation plaque on the reverse side “EDWARD BARING – from Leopold Agar Ellis, John Bidwell, Bingham Mildmay, Philip Currie – April 1864”. Edward “Ned” Baring (1828-1892), of Baring Brothers & Co, became a partner of the family banking firm in 1856 and later the 1st Baron Revelstoke.
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Benjamin Bathurst, London silversmith. Mark entered 1677.
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CORRECTING and REPLACING Gabelli Equity Trust Reaffirms Its 10% Distribution Policy and Declares Second Quarter Distribution of $0.15 Per Share
Ellsworth Growth & Income Fund Ltd. Annual Meeting of Shareholders to Continue June 6, 2017
After reviewing Gamco Investors' GBL fourth-quarter results, reported Wednesday, we're likely to leave our fair value estimate unchanged. Revenue rose 14% from the year-ago quarter, thanks to strong absolute returns in the company's various investment strategies as well as a brisk market tailwind. ...
Volatility could return to the financial sector in the second half of 2013.
Poor investment performance and rising interest rates have exposed weaknesses in several asset managers.
Artisan to close Artisan Small Cap to new investors, Putnam fixed-income manager Daniel Choquette departs, and Praxis adds comanagers to its allocation and index funds. Also, Mario Gabelli makes a very large gift to his alma mater.
These three funds have received top marks.
Our new rating system gets right to the heart of the matter: evaluating whether management teams are good stewards of shareholder capital.
New rating system for stocks judges companies on how well they protect shareholder capital.
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter (or shortening), cold and cubed
3/4 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1. Preheat oven to 425ºF. Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Using a fork or your fingers to incorporate, add in cold butter; you want to see small pieces of butter throughout the mixture. Mix in the buttermilk until well combined and form into a dough.
4. On a lightly floured surface roll out dough into a ½-inch thick round. Use a ring mold to cut out your desired shape. Transfer biscuits to prepared sheet tray. Brush tops of biscuits with melted butter. Bake until golden brown, about 12-15 minutes. Brush biscuits with remaining melted butter, and serve.
6. Bake with soul. Eat with pleasure!
- Feel free to create your own flavor combos: cheddar, and bacon; chive, parmesan, and rosemary; Sriracha, honey, garlic. Just have fun with it!


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Corporate conquests, raw materials, industrialization and economic development... I'm beginning to think that African classrooms should be receiving USA 1970s high school history textbooks.
Histories differ, context differs, trade relationships differ, languages differ, currency differs. The development of Western Guangdong Province looks nothing like the development of coastal Shenzhen. The WSJ reported last week that Viet Nam would not instantly replace China as an outsource. In Harvard Business Review this month, author Ndubuisi Ekekwe of the African Institution of Technology and Fasmicro Group published an essay with the headline "Why Africa's Industrialization Won't Look Like China's".
It's not a bad short essay, but it could have been even shorter. If the western edge of one Chinese Province looks nothing like the eastern edge, why on earth would we expect a whole continent to develop by the pattern of eastern Shenzhen?
Ekekwe seems to imply that China opened Shenzhen zone and presto. Having studied African and Asian and South American transformations from "third world" to "lesser developed nations" to "emerging markets", and having studied the industrialization of the United States between 1800 and 1940, I can attest that the only way to write a short essay is to predict it will be different. Africa lacks the whole Japan, Taiwan, S. Korea war economics, diaspora context that led to the "Asian Tigers" of the late 1900s. But, if you look at people as individuals, and see what they are doing, you can recognize patterns that are not out of place on any continent because they are, by definition, out of place in that place. Things are happening in some places in Africa the way they happened in Vietnam and Peru and India, perhaps. But if it's a broad topic like "Industrialization", Texas did not develop as New Jersey did.
What is interesting about the article is where it predicts the future, and how Artificial Intelligence and Robotics will alter the "cheap labor" assumed to be the key to China's industrialization and growth.
I would add that the secondhand or secondary economy, trade in used goods, is also going to impact paths to development. 50 years ago there were basically 1 billion rich people reselling and donating to 3 billion people in "emerging markets" (with a billion on the sidelines, too poor for secondhand). Today, there are roughly 4 billion (by the standards of the 1960s) rich people reselling and donating to 3 billion (with only a half billion on the outskirts). Imagine running your dad's 1960s used car dealership when half his customers now buy new cars, and there are 3 other used car dealerships in town.
If I were asked to make a prediction, I'd suggest that Africa's future wealthiness will occur differently than anyplace else. And that one end of Ghana (to the north) will develop differently than another (south). But if I were asked to make a prescription, I'd agree with two of Mr. Ekekwe's - transport infrastructure and education - and add a third... one that is a rare gem of fake economics transposed from the top a mere 147 years ago, but which I've always argued (since high school) robs emerging continents of America's path to the world stage. Raw Materials. King Copper.
The end of the "copper barons" reign on the USA economy, which drove development of railways and telecommunications (telegraph roads) out west, arguably ended 100 years ago after the great labor war in Bisbee Arizona.
The USA had seen its relevance to the new "electric" world economy tied up with unlicensed, unbridled, copper mining. Those mines would lead to great environmental catastrophe (14 of the 15 largest Superfund sites at the end of the century). Under the theory that raw material, like copper, is less "intellectual property" and creates fewer jobs per ton, the USA passed the General Mining Act of 1872. The Act was a page in the playbook of genocide of native Americans (during the Apache Indian Wars of the same year), and plan to populate the Gadsen Purchase (AZ and NM, where my great grandfather was in the Indian Service). It was also a giveaway to wealthy "robber barons", like those that control too much of the wealth in Africa's raw material economy. The high school textbooks of Arizona and Montana look a lot like the anti-colonial textbooks in Africa.
My prescription to developing Africa would be amend General Mining Act of 1872 and the World Bank, and IMF policies based on subsidized natural resources to promote intellectual value added / manufactured goods. Force extraction industries to charge as much as the raw material is worth, making copper more like "rare earth metals" which play hardball with supply and demand forces. And tightly control the environmental damage, charging as much as it takes to develop sites in a way which defends Africa's delicate inland ecosystems.
I accept the point that Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and the "market cannibalization" of secondhand sales have made employment per ton less exponential over extraction. My hope is that raw material mining and petroleum extraction can, like agriculture, be made into something less painful to look at, less dependent on child labor and slave labor, and a source of sustainable renewable profit. If every nation is "industrialized", it becomes less of a stigma to be King of raw material or agriculture. When every kid in every slum on planet owns a smartphone (and a backup flip phone as well), the vision of "industrialization" imagined by Deng Tsao Ping in the 1990s needs a facelift.
There are only so many "economies". As "industrial" becomes less of a Hollywood buzzword, and sustainable ag and circular economies of reuse and repair catch up, Africa will have nothing to be ashamed of whether it's making CPU chips, copper cathode, or cotton blouses or the best coffee on the planet. It should start by marketing itself as the Economy of the Happiest Humans On Earth. People are happier there. That's something we should try to copy.