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Public health and nutrition experts have warned of an impending rise in the incidence of obesity hypertension and diabetes in the coming months as a result of the lifestyle of many Nigerians during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The experts, Prof. Ignatius Onimawo, the Vice-Chancellor, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State and Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Cynthia Onyekwere, said many Nigerian will come down with these conditions because of their dietary habits and lack of physical exercise in this period of the viral pandemic.
According to Onimawo, who is a professor of public health nutrition, the COVID-19 pandemic will worsen obesity in the country as many people now consume more foods while working from home and engaging less in physical activities.
Prof. Onimawo, said the increase in obesity will also trigger a rise in non-communicable diseases, such as hypertension, diabetes and other cardiovascular diseases.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with PUNCH HealthWise, Onimawo said that Nigerians must start shunning sedentary lifestyle if the nation wants to avert the looming rise in these conditions.
The VC, who is also a former President of Nutrition Society of Nigeria, said, “The people in the high-class community that have access to a lot of food will have a problem with obesity because, in most of the buildings, there is no space for exercise.
“A lot of people go to the gym once or twice a day to exercise, but because of the lockdown, they are in their homes and cannot go out to exercise.
“Even those who used to skip meals before cannot skip anymore because they are at home with their families.
“They now have their breakfast, lunch, dinner and sometimes they even have in-between-meals.
“So, physically, many people are not very active now and therefore, will have more fat deposition after COVID-19.”
A World Health Organisation data in 2016 showed that 26 per cent of Nigerian adults were either obese or overweight.
According to the World Obesity Federation, the pandemic risks worsening the situation.
Giving insight into the possible risk of obesity and its attendant health consequences during this period, the VC explained, “When energy expenditure is lower than the energy intake from food, the result is that energy will be deposited.
“Now, the excess energy is converted to fat and deposited.
“So, if that continues for over a period of time as it has been for over two months period of the lockdown, the tendency is that people will come of out of COVID-19 weighing more than they were, heavier more than they were and deposit more fat than they were before the lockdown.
“And when that happens, a lot of things will come into play.
“Now, if the person’s Body Mass Index is higher than normal – between 18 to 24.5 – when it is more than this range and is getting to 30, you will be talking about obesity type one.
“When it gets to 40, you will be talking about types two and three.
“Generally, because of high food intake and less physical activities, the tendency is that the extra energy taken for food will be converted to fat.
“That normally happens under a normal circumstance.”
According to him, the scenario is not only for those who have food.
“There are also people who are rationing food as a result of the lockdown.
“So, for such people, you cannot be talking of obesity; rather, you will be talking about the loss of weight because of lack of energy intake also known as undernutrition.
“That can happen to the middle or low-income group whose foods have been exhausted and there is no means of getting another one because their businesses have been closed due to the lockdown.
“The tendency is that such people will be suffering from malnutrition.
“So, we are going to be having double burden where you have obesity side by side with malnutrition”, he said.
The nutrition expert noted, “For those that will have obesity, they will be exposed to a lot of health conditions which can manifest in non-communicable diseases.
“It can lead to hypertension and when hypertension is persistent, it can lead to cardiovascular diseases.
“Obesity can predispose someone to diabetes. So these are some of the diseases that could manifest as a result of weight gain and an increase in obesity.
“With a rise in obesity, we are definitely going to witness a rise in hypertension and diabetes because obesity predisposes people to both conditions.”
Continuing, Prof. Onimawo, said, “On the other side of the pendulum, people who do not have means of survival; food is not there; money is not there are also at risk of hypertension and malnutrition.
“Malnutrition can happen and when you are malnourished, you will not be able to lead a fulfilled life.
“For a malnourished pregnant woman, a lot of gamut of activities will take place.
“First, the baby in the womb will be malnourished and a malnourished baby will not have a normal size of heart, lungs, kidney, pancreas and these are very important organs of the body.”
Recommending the way forward, the VC called for an increase in nutrition education, high intake of fruits and vegetables plus regular exercise.
According to him, Nigerians do not need a football field before engaging in regular exercise.
“People should exercise in their rooms, no matter how small. It’s all about commitment and consistency.
“Again, people should deliberately reduce their calorie intake and consume more of fruits and vegetables”, the nutritionist added.
Also speaking, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, Onyekwere, gave reasons for the projected rise in obesity in the country.
“Obesity is likely to be on the rise. The reason for this is not far-fetched.
“When people are bored or idle, they tend to eat more frequently and also opt for unhealthy foods such as junk food and drinks.
“In addition, some people are turning to food as an escape route from the psychological effects of the pandemic and the lockdown on them,” she said.
Onyekwere, therefore, urged households with low income to prioritise their food and plan an adequate meal within their budget, stressing that a meal does not have to be expensive in order to be healthy.


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Blog: Master Teacher Spotlight on Rachael Buboltz
Rachael Buboltz grew up in a very musical household. Siblings, parents, and even grandparents were all involved in some way, shape, or form. With pianos and guitars at her fingertips, she was always playing with instruments rather than with toys. Rachael and her three older sisters sang in church growing up; and although her sisters did not choose to study music, Rachael knew that it was her calling.
She attended Missouri State University – studying music – and moved to Philadelphia in 2011, knowing that she wanted to teach in the city.
Music plays a large part of Rachael’s life both in and outside of the classroom. She and her husband spend their free time watching live music and attending performances throughout the city. Rachael plays the piano, guitar, and as of recently, the ukulele.
Prior to joining Mastery, Rachael had a strong vision for education and for what a successful music program would look like. “I believe every child should have music – they deserve to be creative in a certain way,” she said. Rachael was attracted to the space for innovation within the music department at Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary, which, she says, has allowed her the freedom to become the teacher she wants to be.
The Thomas Tones were one of Rachael’s first big dreams. “I wanted a competitive choir, I wanted to win awards,” she explained. In her first year as the Music Teacher at Thomas, over 120 students got involved and each grade level did a performance for parents. By the time they got to the last concert parents were packed into the auditorium, and they soon started a second choir – Thomas Singers – to feed the desire.
There are now four musical extracurricular ensembles at Mastery Charter Thomas Elementary: Thomas Tones, Thomas Singers, Thomas Tunes, and most recently a drum line! Performances are held at 2300 Arena and the Thomas Tones perform at the annual Christmas Tree Lighting with the Mayor.
This is Rachael’s 5th year at Thomas Elementary. “I’m here. I’m sticking here. This is my school.”

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text: Alpha Chi, to each of us, is something different. We are all unique individuals and we come together to form a strong bond in sisterhood. The differences within each sister create a strength within our chapter that cannot be broken. When one sister lacks something, within another sister lies the very thing that she needs. We also have strong principles that we hold close to our hearts. We need only to return to these roots to get back to the very tie that binds us. Our ritual brought us together and our ritual keeps us strong. Sisters by chance, friends by choice. Welcome to the Zeta Tau Chapter of Alpha Chi Omega!

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AIFRIC CAMPBELL spent thirteen years at Morgan Stanley, where she became the first woman managing director on the London trading floor. She left to earn a Ph.D. in creative writing at the University of East Anglia and currently teaches at Imperial College, London. Campbell’s writing has been awarded a fellowship at UCLA and residencies at Yaddo.
On the Floor
It has been 182 days of vodka and insomnia since Geri Molloy got dumped. A twenty-eight-year-old investment banker, Geri counts the days since her breakup with the same determination that has made...

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I think people are a little more receptive to that reality now that we're coming off a 99-loss season.
Just because someone here or there thinks the Sox can turn this thing around in 1 off-season doesn't mean that the majority of fans aren't anticipating another losing campaign in 2014.
I agree they should expect it...but I'm with Kittle. The vibe I'm getting from a lot of responses seem to be an expectation of a good year. People are going to be in for a rude awakening. This year's team could actually be worse, considering the young pitching is likely (I'm looking squarely at Santiago) to regress (or continue to regress, in his case). Not to mention - Sale and Quintana both had about a good a year as you can expect from them. In general, those things don't duplicate on a consistent basis (although, in Sale's case it might).

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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Invitation for Bid: Lycoming O-360 Engines
Vendor: AERO Aviation Company, Incorporated, Granite City, ILNumber of unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
Amount: An estimated $280,392
Terms: One-time transaction
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
The bid opening date has been changed to September 21, 2011. Revised specifications are attached.
First published Thursday, August 25, 2011
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Wednesday September 21, 2011:
108 Miles Hall 2nd Floor, MC-6813
1255 Douglas Drive
For additional information, contact:
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof.
Illinois Department of Human Rights
(IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals.
This procurement will be contingent on Board of Trustees approval.
This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire
qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.


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Details about White and Multi-Color Artist Chalk Packs
Our Non-toxic Chalks are dustless and kid friendly.
You can order box of 12 white chalks and box of 12 colored chalks
Each box includes 12 sticks of non-toxic chalk
These are premium Artist chalk and are perfect to make beautiful drawings on any appropriate surface including our chalkboard decals.
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We love summer raw vine-ripened tomatoes, but three servings a day can get repetitive so I began to experiment with soy sauce based dressings. This is a simple dish to let the tomato flavors shine. —BoulderGalinTokyo
large Heirloom tomatoes, very-ripe,
Vinegar, (rice vinegar gives a better color, but cider gives a fruitier taste)
tablespoons Agave, honey or diet sweetener (taste to equal 3 tablespoons, usually 1 tablespoon), sugar is OK too)
Soy sauce, Kikkoman low-sodium preferred
Walnut oil (vegetable ok)
In This Recipe
Peel tomatoes (see NOTE) and cut into one-inch chunks. Put tomatoes in a non-reactive container, preferably with a lid.
Mix sweetener in vinegar and soy sauce until dissolved. Add oil and whisk to mix. Pour over tomatoes.
Chill for a couple of hours. Stir once and taste if sweet enough (will depend on your tomatoes). Add a little more if desired. Chill for 24 hours.
To Serve: Cut the shiso leaves in thin strips (chiffonade).
Serve tomatoes in individual bowls with shiso leaves sprinkled on top.
NOTE * To Peel Tomatoes::
Prepare an ice-bath. Boil enough water to completely cover a tomato in a small saucepan. Submerge tomato in boiling water for about 45 seconds, then immediately remove to the ice bath. If the tomato skin hasn't cracked open, knick it with a sharp knife, then the peeling should just fall away. Repeat for all the tomatoes.

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The film Aquaman was delivered on the 21st of December 2018. With a climatic fight tha started as Arthur and Mera who lead their own powers of ocean animals, including Karathen, to retaliate and repress Orm’s army.The film Aquaman had a great deal of effect in the film business to such an extent that it made $1.148 Billion in the movies up until this point.
After 2½ long periods of delivery, yesterday Jason Momoa uncovered he co-composed the principal story treatment for ‘Aquaman 2’ — ‘Everything that is in us are in it’. Columnists says he begins shooting the film in July. This left a great deal of patterns on twitter and other web-based media stage today.
2 Hours after this declaration was made, Jidenna; the mainstream Nigeria-American rapper. Famously known for his music, ‘Exemplary Man’ highlighting Kendrick Lamar. Posted on his Twitter and his Instagram Feed looking such a lot of like the past character in the film Aquaman. Leaving a ton of debates via web-based media today with individuals inquiring as to whether he will be the following Aquaman or he’s simply attempting to see the same photograph of him for no particular reason.
Here he looks such a lot of like the film character ‘Aquaman’. Indeed, even with the tattoos on his sleeves and his left chest makes him look so charming and more like the following Aquaman.


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Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador lately asserted that “there’s no two areas like Mexico,” praising the country’s scenic and cultural riches. He is appropriate. Mexico is exclusive in extra approaches than a single: it is difficult to obtain a different position in the earth that shares the same amount of attractiveness and violence. This piece of paradise is not usually the greatest area to be, even in the center of the Easter split.
The US government’s travel advisories for Mexico provide a comprehensive and valuable map of all the places to prevent. The list contains streets, vacationer destinations, pueblos mágicos [an initiative led by Mexico’s Secretariat of Tourism to promote a series of towns offering memorable experiences], and Globe Heritage Metropolitan areas. In 5 states out of 32, the suggestion is “Do Not Travel” 11 states are on the “Reconsider Travel” listing, when 14 additional drop below the classification “Exercise Amplified Warning.” Only two, Campeche and Yucatán, feel to offer peaceful travel, although ordinary safeguards ought to still be exercised.
Formerly golden-period places for glamorous People this kind of as Acapulco are now off-boundaries because of to safety issues. Folks from Mexico Town nonetheless go there on weekends or times off, but they know they simply cannot get a taxi in the space, particularly at night time. Violence is now leaving a trail of bodies in a put that used to be an exotic place. Web sites like Zihuatanejo or Ixtapa, two well-known destinations among the Mexicans and overseas visitors alike, are outlined in the US Point out Department’s Do Not Vacation category.
In Guerrero, the city of Taxco is viewed as an area wherever limited journey is possible however numerous limitations apply, this sort of as working with solely the Federal Highway 95D that passes as a result of Cuernavaca and Morelos, and remaining in downtown vacationer spots. The kidnapping of site visitors for ransom is common on Mexican roadways, so it is very good to examine the map beforehand. There are other pueblos mágicos like San Sebastián del Oeste, a rural magnificence nestled among environmentally friendly mountains and shut to Nayarit. It is typical to observe off-highway motor vehicles here pushed by gang users associated with Mexican cartels, or narcos rushing through the roadways in the area. The suggestion of the US authorities is to stay away from making use of the Federal Street 544 between Mascota and San Sebastián.
One particular of the most appealing states for tourists is Michoacán. The land of the avocados that People in america are so fond of options lakes and seashores, historic sites and monuments. It is also one of the most conflict-ridden places in the place. The most beautiful rural spots are from time to time the most perilous ones due to the fact organized crime uses them as a passage for items or for deforestation to produce far more lucrative plantations. According to the US Embassy, if everyone must go, vacation is minimal to regions like the city centre and via community Federal Highways (15D, 43, or 48D) or by air only. Even zones like the Monarch Butterfly Reserve are not cost-free of constraints.
Other idyllic places keep on being open up irrespective of existing violence issues, these as the Caribbean or Baja California, the place English and Chinese are read much more typically than Spanish. In accordance to the US Journey Advisory, “criminal action and violence could occur in any spot, at any time, which include in well-liked vacationer destinations. Vacationers should preserve a large level of situational recognition, stay clear of locations in which illicit things to do manifest, and promptly depart from potentially unsafe scenarios.”
“While not directed at travelers, shootings involving rival gangs have killed or hurt innocent bystanders. Furthermore, US citizens have been the victims of both of those non-violent and violent crimes in tourist and non-tourist spots.” While there are no journey constraints, “US govt employees are encouraged to physical exercise amplified caution after dark in downtown areas of Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, and to remain in perfectly-lit pedestrian streets and tourist zones.”
Generally talking, the most common vacationer destinations are absolutely free from the kind of conflict that afflicts the relaxation of the state, but there are seasons when crime also targets these destinations. In Quintana Roo, a luxury-lodge destination, the sound of bullets could quickly wipe out one of the most appreciated spots for tourism.
Some destinations totally free of limits for governing administration workers and citizens are Cabo San Lucas, San José del Cabo, and La Paz in Baja California.
Baja California shares the Gulf of California with Sinaloa, a area with wonderful beaches. But it is suggested not to journey to the latter point out owing to crime and kidnappings. The recommendation for Mazatlan, a person of the favored places in the location, is to journey by air or sea only, to stay within the Zona Dorada and historic town center, and to travel via direct routes involving these locations and the airport and sea terminal. The exact same restrictions utilize to Los Mochis and Topolobampo.
Oaxaca is a exceptional location for travelers many thanks to its beautiful range: beach locations, mountains, traditions, lifestyle, historical past, monuments and foodstuff. A good part of the territory is secure from gang activity, but vacationers ought to be careful and keep away from the Isthmus region and the border with Chiapas. Having said that, vacationer regions and other sections of Oaxaca condition like Oaxaca City, Monte Albán, Puerto Escondido and Huatulco are free of charge to check out. With significantly less violence will come more money.
Mexico has areas like Zacatecas and Querétaro that are element of the Planet Heritage Towns. On the other hand, tourism in these cities need to be undertaken with intense safeguards. Not long ago, Zacatecas has undergone horrible violence and criminal offense. Quite a few organizations in its beautiful historic metropolis heart have closed down, which any one can see on a stroll through the metropolis.
When it will come to tranquility, Guanajuato preserves its colorful money and the town of San Miguel Allende, one particular of the most attractive spots in Mexico. Puebla also has no substantial troubles when it arrives to taking pleasure in its enormous heritage.
With regards to Mexico City, US authorities notice that violent criminal offense does not come about throughout the city, so they propose avoiding areas a lot less frequented by vacationers and working out amplified caution at evening. “Petty criminal offense commonly takes place in both vacationer and non-vacationer areas. US citizens and LPRs [Lawful Permanent Residents] have been victims of kidnapping.”
Recommendations tend to be much more restrictive than the genuine experience of basic safety as soon as vacationers they locate themselves in a selected place. Possibly, Mexico is not the finest desired destination to appreciate at evening, but in the course of the working day, with suitable safety measures, there are still 1000’s of places to go through the Easter crack.

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Tension used for playtest- 59# I'm one of those odd people that likes poly at the higher tensions
Regular string set up- Beast XP hybrid with GOGSM
Racquet brand and model used for test- Prince Ozone Tour
Power of test string- Mid power with this one. One of the better factors of the string for me. Felt like it wasnt dead but it also had some pace when I hit my regular ground strokes. I didnt care for the power on the serve, but again ground stroke power was in the middle which is what I like.
Feel- Unfortunatly my biggest complaint about this string was the feel. I didnt like it on any stroke from serve, ground, volley. It just never felt sweet hitting in any spot.
Spin- Like power, this was a positive for me. It didnt add extra spin but I was happy with what I got out of my efforts to produce spin and the regular spon rate of my normal strokes. Many polys I have tried have dissapointed me lately and I was very happy with this string in this area.
Comfort- Nothing to report here as far as negative or plus. Pretty average but not getting a good feel led me to be a little uncortable playing with the string if I was playing a high stakes match. Mentally, the lack of feel might bother me.
Durability- I'm not a big string breaker so I have no problems with durrability. This string was the same as others for me.
Playability Duration (share thoughts on if/how the playability changed over time)- Tension drop was not significant and the racquet felt fine after a few hours of play. I still have the string in my racquet and its fine.
Control (predictable trajectory? performance on different strokes and swing speeds?)- Another positive here. I felt depth was easily controlled and actually helped me. The trajectory was great with the ease of spin. Flattening out shots was no problem and heavy top was just as good.
Compare to the string you use most often I found it similair to Beast but the feel wasnt as good. Spin, power, etc was extremely near my experiences with Beast.
Tension recommendations (after hitting it, would you recommend a different tension? Why?) I might drop it down a few #'s to see if the feel improves. I have tried that with other polys in the past and just dont like the lower tensions but again, I liked the power and spin so I would give it another try to see if feel improves.
Summary: List 1 or 2 primary likes and dislikes.- Very happy with the spin opertunities. That has been a big factor in my search for the perfect string. I know the thought of the player producing spin but I also like a string that is helpful. This string fits the bill. Dislike would be the feel. Maybe another go round at a slightly lower tension.
Classic racquet with new tech strings
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According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Google and launch a new touch screen laptop that will be powered with Chrome Operating System. It is believed that Google has already developed the laptop and it is just awaiting the official launch.
As expected the device will come with cloud computing and will go on sale sometime this year.
The move by Google will rival one of its close competitors, Microsoft, that currently has its Windows touch screen laptops in the market.
It seems that touch screen laptops will eventually dominate the PC market; this is according to the president of Acer Jim Wong who said this late last year.
The device will be expected to cost the same as the previous Chromebooks by Samsung and Acer.


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Newbury racecourse opens new multi million £ owners and trainers facility decorated with contemporary art from Vineta Sayer
On 9th November 2017, Newbury racecourse opened their new multi million £ owners and trainers club featuring award winning fine dining. The facility also houses the executive and administrative function of the racecourse.
Newbury chose to decorate the two storey building with original contemporary fine art commissioned by leading equestrian artist Vineta Sayer MA.
Exhibition of Vineta Sayer's Art at Habtoor St Regis Hotel, Dubai
Vineta Sayer's equestrian oil paintings are taking pride of place at the new Habtoor St Regis hotel in Dubai during the months of November and December.
Vineta Sayer is one of only three artists to be exclusively exhibited in the Hotel's Le patio lounge, and on the opening night her work drew a wealth of compliments and enquiries from guests.
Portrait of a Winner
The Stubbs painting of the great 19th century racehorse Gimcrack is well known around the world. So what better way to mark a victory in the race that carries his name than by receiving a commission to immortalise this year's winner - Sands of Mali, featured above - of the Al Basti Equiworld Gimcrack Stakes on canvas. That task, under the direction of the winning owners, falls to EAL artist V
Ten Seconds of Fame
One of the highlights of the Ebor Festival at York in August was the running of the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes sponsored by Coolmore. The line-up was led by short-priced favourite Lady Aurelia and Battaash. The race lived up to its hype with outsider Marsha edging out Lady A by a nose in the most dramatic fashion.
A Back-Handed Compliment!
This was certainly a first for Equestrian Art Ltd! A visitor at our Blue Rider Gallery at York, proudly show's off his tattoo of a Martin William's jockey sporting the racing colours of the legendary Brigadier Gerard. The horse was his hero and he screen shot the image from our website and then asked for it to be tattooed onto his leg.
Bonhams Auction feature work by EAL artist Elvira Pyrkova
Elvira Pyrkova is a Russian artist, now based in the UK, whom EAL have been representing since 2015. A work of hers entitled 'Ladies Day at Ascot' will be auctioned at Bonhams in their Russian sale, at New Bond St on June 7th with price estimates of between $10,000 - $13,000.
Royal Mail commissions Mike Heslop for new stamps
Mike Heslop, whom we have been representing for many years, was commissioned by the Royal Mail to paint a series of six pictures of famous racehorses for commenmorative postage stamps just released and available at post offices evereywhere. featured above along with the legend himself is the Frankel stamp.
Cheltenham Festival 2017 update
Our artists always excel at the two major Cheltenham meetings and the 2017 Festival meeting was no exception with sales up 25 per cent on 2016.
New customers represented two thirds of total sales with sales following the Festival also up by 60 per cent. Sales from Germany, Poland and Ireland figuring significantly in the total.


US Treasuries recorded their best week of the year as investors abandoned the highest inflation rate since 2008 and accumulated government debt.
10-year benchmark yield Treasury note fell by 0.103 percentage points to 1.45 percent, marking the largest weekly decline since June last year.
The move was pushed forward by rejection inflation Expectations The 10-year sharp inflation rate this week fell by 0.08 percentage points to 2.34%.
The cooling of long-term inflation expectations came amid data from Thursday showing year-on-year growth in the United States. Consumer prices are jumping up to 5% in June.
This suggests that investors are more willing to accept the mantra of the Federal Reserve that higher inflation will be transient և will be settled when comparisons with last year ‘s closed economy are over.
In: 10 years treasury yield It sank 0.06 percentage points on Thursday, before recovering 0.02 percentage points on Friday.
There has been a sharp shift in most parts of the world government bond market in the last month. Ten-year inflation expectations peaked in early May since 2013, when the 10-year treasury gave 1.70 percent. Many of the fund’s executives have bet that the Fed will have to respond to inflation by soon pushing back its monetary stimulus by buying government-backed Treasury bills, which now stand at $ 120 billion a month.
“People looked at rising inflation last month, thinking that central banks could not just stand idly by,” said Andrea Iannelli, Fidelity International’s director of investment. “But investors are waking up to the fact that this is exactly what they are going to do.”
Analysts say the recent rally has been fueled by short-term gains as investors who placed bets against Treasury earlier this year were forced to throw in the towel as the market moved against them.
Despite this week’s buyout, many investors are still holding short positions, suggesting that the contraction may continue and profitability may decline further, says Ian Lingen, head of US interest rate strategy at BMO Capital Markets.
A survey conducted by BMO last week found that a record 71% of investors believe that the next significant move in the treasury’s profitability will be upward. “We have made a number of inquiries with the lines ‘How much will the current distortions last?'” Lingen said.
Others expect that this week’s Treasury rally will prove to be transient, while inflation will not.
Under those circumstances, the Fed should soon begin a process of easing the bond-buying slowdown markets, which may meet next week, according to Oliver Onsie, a Capital Economics expert.
The latest rally “may just be a breath of fresh air after a historic quick sell-off” in the first quarter of the year, he said. “We doubt it will.”
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U.S. consumer confidence jumped to a 17-year high as optimism about employment prospects grew and Americans began seeing additional money in their paychecks from recently enacted tax cuts, data from the New York-based Conference Board showed Tuesday.
The report reflects increased confidence in employment and incomes, which could support consumer spending. The labor differential, which measures the gap between respondents saying jobs are plentiful and those who say they’re hard to get, rose to 24.7 percentage points, the highest since 2001.
“Despite the recent stock market volatility, consumers expressed greater optimism about short-term prospects for business and labor market conditions, as well as their financial prospects,” Lynn Franco, the Conference Board’s director of economic indicators, said in a statement. “Overall, consumers remain quite confident that the economy will continue expanding at a strong pace in the months ahead.”
Recent tax legislation signed in December may have also buoyed sentiment, as many Americans saw bigger after-tax paychecks in February due to the law. That may have helped consumers shrug off the early-February 10 percent decline in stock prices, which have since recovered most of their losses.


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http://www.microchipcatflaps.co.uk presents the World’s Greatest Cat Videos featuring our beloved domesticated cats doing some incredibly amazing and hilarious things….We have put together this video of the very best and funniest home movies of cute young kittens and hilarious kittys. You have never seen cats behaving like this before in your life! Maybe you will even see a home video of your own cat in here? Play the movie, add your comments, give us a good rating – and if you love cats… why not email this page to all your cat loving friends? Thanks for watching! 🙂
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Every new aircraft needs a test site, whether you’re the Wright Brothers or the Marine Corps getting ready to roll out the F-35B joint-strike-fighter aircraft. Long before the F-35B was in operation, Sundt was helping the U.S. government create a state-of-the-art pilot training facility for it at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona. The F-35B is the principal aircraft supporting Marine Corps reconnaissance and combat missions around the world. It has a short takeoff, vertical landing variant and stealth technology.
The first project was a flight simulation facility. It uses applied instruction and realistic training scenarios to train Marine aviators in takeoff and landings; basic, precision, formation and night flying; and instrumentation, navigation and air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. The facility houses six permanent F-35B simulators; a deployable mission rehearsal training area; and briefing/debriefing rooms, mission planning rooms and classrooms.
Next, the team built a 198,756-square-foot landing field consisting of two simulated aircraft carrier landing decks; an aircraft direct fueling station; air traffic control tower; air operations space; three separate helicopter landing deck replicas; a fire/maintenance building; a temporary F-35B hangar; and connecting roads and infrastructure. The team placed 3,400 cubic yards of high-temperature concrete on the simulated aircraft carrier flight decks, designed to withstand the extreme heat generated by the F-35B’s jet engines during takeoffs and landings.
By the time the aircraft was ready for practical use, so were the Marines, thanks to these new training facilities.
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Press Release - Mahjong - Ancient Egypt
If you like Mahjong, this app will be your new favorite! If you enjoy playing chess, checkers, backgammon, tic tac toe or any memory game, you’ll love Mahjong! Mahjong involves skill, strategy and calculation as well as a certain degree of luck.
Mahjong is usually a single player solitaire mahjong game, also known as Shanghai Mahjongg, Taipei Mah-Jong, Kyodai, Mahjong Trails, Mah jong Titans, Dimensions, or Connect. We have 19 different Mahjong games, all with a stylish Ancient Egyptian Theme.
The goal of Mahjong is to match pairs of identical tiles and remove them from the board, exposing the tiles under them for play.
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Cox Waves Mobile Flag
- Cox Communications Unveils Wireless Service. Graves, Brad // San Diego Business Journal;10/10/2011, Vol. 32 Issue 41, p31
The article reports that Cox Communications Inc. brought out wireless service including Android handsets, cable television, and landline phone service to the market in San Diego County, California on September 29, 2011.
- Target: Mobile Workers. SPANGLER, TODD // Multichannel News;3/29/2010, Vol. 31 Issue 13, p34
The article reports on the plan of Cox Communications Inc. to market wireless voice and data services to small businesses.
- Look, Ma, No Towers. Martinek, Marcia // Wireless Review;08/01/99, Vol. 16 Issue 15, p20
Reports on WirelessNorth's use of plasma current switch-over-cable technology. Advantage of the technology; Description of the set-up; Details of the installation made by Cox Communications; Product enhancements. INSETS: PCS Over Cable for CDMA;Extensions & Fillers.
- NUMBERS CRUNCHED. // Telephony;11/26/2001, Vol. 241 Issue 22, p18
Presents statistics on the telecommunications industry as of November 2001. Percentage of the world's international phone-to-phone traffic that will travel over Internet protocol networks; Increase in the number of minutes of use wireless carriers billed for in the first six months of 2001;...
- Cox Tests 4G Wireless Voice, Video. Spangler, Todd // Multichannel News;2/1/2010, Vol. 31 Issue 5, p21
The article reports on the successful test done by Cox Communications Inc. on voice calling and high-definition video streaming over wireless networks using fourth-generation wireless Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology in Phoenix, Arizona and San Diego, California.
- Cox Axes 3G Wireless Buildout. Spangler, Todd // Multichannel News;5/30/2011, Vol. 32 Issue 22, p7
The article focuses on the withdrawal of Cox Communications Inc. to its third generation (3D) wireless networks to focus on rolling out wireless voice and data service through its wholesale agreement with Sprint Nextel Corp.
- Obfuscated C Code back in vogue. // Network World;11/21/2011, Vol. 28 Issue 21, p8
The article offers news briefs on information technology (IT) such as the return of the International Obfuscated C Code Contest, the move of Cox Communications Inc. to stop its wireless services, and Robert Butyka's arrest for hacking the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) servers.
- Cox Hangs Up on Wireless. // Multichannel News;11/21/2011, Vol. 32 Issue 44, p3
The article reports on the end of the wireless business of Atlanta, Georgia-based cable operator Cox Communications Inc. It notes that the decision of the company to stop selling its third-generation wireless service is due to the lack of wireless scale needed to compete in the marketplace....
- Cox attacks telecom carriers on video lag. Morse, Joni // RCR Wireless News;6/12/2006, Vol. 25 Issue 24, p20
The article reports on the decision of Cox Communications Inc. president Patrick Esser to attack telecommunication carriers regarding video lag in the U.S. Esser remind the attendees of Globalcomm during a keynote speech of the plan of his cable/telephone company to unveil wireless service later...

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The language the oil industry uses to talk about climate change has altered over time as it attempts to distance itself from culpability, says linguistics specialist Dr Sylvia Jaworska in a new post for The Conversation.
Almost every climate scientist agrees human-caused climate change is a major global threat. Yet, despite efforts over the past 30 years to do something about it, emissions keep increasing.
Any successful coordinated international response will require action from businesses. However, some organisations, especially those in sectors that significantly contribute to environmental degradation such as the oil industry, seem rather reluctant to embrace the challenge. Those climate initiatives they have embraced were more often than not prompted by litigation risks or enforced by governmental policies rather than a result of an intrinsic “green” commitment.
This isn’t the impression the industry likes to give off, of course, and it’s no wonder oil companies’ statements on corporate social responsibility and environmental reporting tend to highlight their greenest side. Yet the fact these documents give the oil firms the opportunity to construct their own narrative means they are a useful source for my research in applied linguistics. When a huge volume of language is analysed, features and patterns can emerge that would be invisible to the casual human reader.
My latest study looked at the “climate change reality” constructed by oil industry in its corporate reporting, what language was used to create this reality, and how this changed over time. This sort of analysis of language is important. Language not only mirrors the social world but acts as a lens through which objects, situations and people are given meaning. Features and associations that are foregrounded can point to some level of significance, while what is kept in the background or not mentioned at all can highlight a lack of interest.
This is why I used corpus-linguistic tools – essentially, using a computer to analyse vast amounts of text for certain patterns – to investigate nearly 500 corporate documents produced between 2000 and 2013 by major oil companies (including all the big names). This comprised some 14.8m words published in corporate social responsibility and environmental reports and relevant chapters in annual reports. That’s a lot of words – roughly equivalent to 25 copies of War and Peace.
Using software program Sketch Engine, I looked at how frequently the key corporate terms“climate change”, “greenhouse effect”, and “global warming” were used in each year to reveal how patterns of attention changed over time.
My analysis shows that the most frequently adopted term in the studied sample is “climate change”, while other terms such as “global warming” and “greenhouse effect” are rarely used. The preference for “climate change” and near absence of “global warming” reflects patterns observed in public and media discourse, too.
The use of the term “climate change” experienced peaks and troughs over time, with most mentions between 2004 and 2008, and fewer and fewer mentions since 2010. Less attention to climate change in public debates and overt anti-climate change attitudes on the parts of some governments in recent years might have contributed to the decline in attention given to climate change in corporate reporting.
I then looked at words used alongside “climate change” to gather clues as to the company’s attitude towards it. This showed a significant change in the way it has been portrayed. In the mid-2000s, the most frequent associated terms were “tackle”, “combat” and “fight”, showing climate change was seen as a phenomenon that something could be done about.
However, in recent years, the corporate discourse has increasingly emphasised the notion of “risks”. Climate change is portrayed as an unpredictable agent “causing harm” to the oil industry. The industry tends to present itself as a technological leader, but the measures it proposes to tackle climate change are mainly technological or market-based and thus firmly embedded within the corporate world’s drive for profits. Meanwhile, social, ethical, or alternative solutions are largely absent.
It seems that climate change has become an elusive concept that is losing its relevance even as an impression management strategy. The proactive stance of a decade earlier is now offset by a distancing strategy, often indicated through the use of qualifying words like “potential” or “eventual”, which push the problem into the future or pass responsibility to others.
In doing so, the discourse obscures the oil sector’s large contribution to environmental degradation and “grooms” the public to believe that the industry is serious about tackling climate change.
This post was originally published on The Conversation, 11 May 2018. Dr Sylvia Jaworska is Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics at the University of Reading.


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Hyundai Venue has been one of the most successful launches of 2019. Last week we had reported about the carmaker receiving more than 45,000 bookings for the compact SUV. Now, the booking figure has touched 50,000 mark. Hyundai Venue was launched in India on May 21 for an introductory price of Rs 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The bookings for the compact SUV commenced on May 2 and the company received over 2,000 bookings for the vehicle on the same day. The new Venue faces stiff competition from Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Tata Nexon, Ford EcoSport and Mahindra XUV300.
The carmaker has also delivered 18,000 units of Hyundai Venue since its launch. Of the total cars delivered, more than 55 per cent are BlueLink-enabled. Venue bookings had touched 20,000 mark by May-end. As we reached mid-June, the waiting period for the new compact SUV's several variants had touched 1.5-2 months. On June 21, Hyundai delivered 1,000 units of Venue.
Hyundai Venue is available in the price range of Rs 6.50 lakh (ex-showroom, India) and Rs 11.10 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The new compact SUV sits below Creta, which has a starting price of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), in Hyundai's SUV line-up.
There are three engine options available with Hyundai Venue. The new 1.0-litre Kappa Turbo-GDI petrol engine produces 120 PS and 172 Nm of torque. It is offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox or an in-house developed 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT). Then, there is the 1.2-litre Kappa Dual VTVT petrol mill that makes 83 PS and 115 Nm of torque and comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Besides, there is the 1.4-litre U2 CRDi diesel motor that churns out 90 PS and 220 Nm of torque and is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. You can refer to our first-drive review of Hyundai Venue for performance-related details.
"Hyundai Venue has been able to strike a chord with the iGen customers who seek future technology, space, comfort, safety and ergonomics with new-age style. We are extremely overwhelmed by the enthusiastic response and milestone created by Venue with 50,000 bookings within sixty days of launch. We are glad that Indian customers have shown their faith in the BlueLink Connected technology as out of the total Venue delivered so far, over 55 per cent of the cars are BlueLink-enabled variant. Out of the 50,000 bookings, over 35 per cent of customers have preferred the Hyundai's in-house best-in-segment - DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) technology," Hyundai Motor India National Sales Head Vikas Jain said.
"Our SUV market share is 21 per cent with the combined sales of Venue, Creta and Tucson," Jain added.
Hyundai Venue comes with features like dark chrome front grille, projector headlamps with LED DRLs, projector fog lamps, LED tail lamps with a crystal effect, roof rails, shark fin antenna and diamond-cut alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, one will come across features like multifunction steering wheel, 20.32-cm touchscreen AVNT with HD display, wireless phone charger, air purifier, cruise control and electric sunroof. The compact SUV also gets the new-age BlueLink connectivity technology, with 33 features in total
Earlier this month, Hyundai had launched Kona electric SUV in India for a starting price of Rs 25.30 lakh (ex-showroom). Within 10 days of its launch, Hyundai Kona had garnered 120 confirmed bookings.


This tune dropped during summer and it felt like summer breeze, to my ears. Blank & Jones delivered a groovy, bass driven sound combined with the eatherial vocals by Emma Brammer. The electronic duo that we love listening to, since the 90s, has given us so many tunes, so many remixes but this one is something unexpected as a sound. It’s so soulful and full love & lust. Enjoy the new tune of the week loud and get in the mood.
Below you can find the remixes that Ashley Beedle delivered and send you straight to the dancefloor!


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Azul – Buenos Aires
We said good bye to our new friend Pollo and left the LaPosta around noon. It was boiling hot and the road to Buenos Aires was somehow unremarkable. This would be the last part of our incredible trip. Sadness slowly crawled upon us.
With the carneval going on the roads were surprisingly empty. Later we learned that the whole city goes to the beaches during these few days. That made the ride into Buenos Aires real simple and easy.
We found a hostel very close to the centre of town. We had a nice welcome from the great crew of the hostel and parked the bikes securely in the garden of the hostel.
The next day we went to DakarMotors who are very well organized in shipping the bikes. We spend an afternoon talking with Javier and Sandra and they gave us all the necessary information. All we had to do is to bring the bikes to the airport and pay the shipment the day after. The payment turned out to be a little bit a hassle. Due to the crisis in Argentina all major payments have to be made in cash. Problem is: you only get the maximum amount of 1500Ps (around 150€) at a time out of a ATM. So the next few days we ran around town to get the money for shipping the bikes. Since we had to pay around 20000Ps per bike we ended up with a whole backpack full of 100ps bills…. I never felt that rich!
In between we enjoyed Buenos Aires, good steaks, rode around the city on rented bicycles and did some sightseeing.
We enjoyed the last few days, even though our hostel wasn’t that good after all. The rotten smell in the bathroom didn’t hide long, but all the animals we shared our bedroom with only showed up one after one. At least the cockroaches seemed to have a sense of cleanliness. They took a bath in our shampoo..
After we have sent our motorbikes we switched to another hostel which was just on the other side of the road. Clean beds and airconditioned room made the last 2 nights a lot more comfortable.
On Thursday the 26th of February we finally boarded our plane back to Europe…
Our great adventure has finally come to an end.
It was fantastic and we are so glad that we did this.
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A Guide to Managing Auditory Neuropathy in Children
Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD), or Auditory Neuropathy is a term used to describe hearing loss caused by abnormal auditory nerve function. In today’s post, we’ll discuss what Auditory Neuropathy is, what causes ANSD and how it’s treated.
People suffering from Auditory Neuropathy have a normal cochlea or inner ear function, but experience hearing loss from the abnormal transmission of the sound along the auditory pathway. Simply put: There is a problem with sending sound from the ear to the brain.
When this occurs, it can lead to hearing loss and distortion of sound. Those who experience Auditory Neuropathy may be able to hear alright under normal circumstances but have trouble hearing in noisy environments.
- Up to 10 per cent of children with permanent hearing deficits show evidence of ANSD.
How Does Hearing Normally Work?
In a normally hearing ear, sounds enter via the ear canal, vibrating the eardrum and moving the tiny bones in the middle ear cavity. These vibrations are then sent through to the cochlea or inner ear where the vibrations stimulate tiny nerve fibres. The signals from the nerve fibres are then transmitted to the auditory nerve which sends the signal along the auditory nerve to the brain for us to make sense of the sound.
In ANSD the sounds reach the cochlea normally but the transmission along the hearing nerve is altered. The functional abnormality is believed to lie in either the connection between cochlea and the auditory nerve, the auditory nerve fibres or a combination of both. The degree of hearing loss varies but is often associated with distortion of sound and therefore poor speech discrimination.
Symptoms of Auditory Neuropathy
Auditory Neuropathy can affect one ear or both ears. The level of hearing loss in people with ANSD can vary from mild to profound. Behavioural responses of infants and young children with Auditory Neuropathy fluctuate which can make it difficult for parents to spot and later manage. Symptoms may vary from person to person. Only a diagnostic hearing assessment with your trusted audiologist can reveal whether or not your child has Auditory Neuropathy.
Auditory Neuropathy Symptoms include:
- Mild to severe hearing loss
- Sounds appear to be fading in and out
- Difficulty understanding words
- Poor speech perception
- Worse speech perception in noisy environments
Auditory Neuropathy Causes
Auditory neuropathy in babies may occur in association with specific conditions such as extreme prematurity, hyperbilirubinemia and hydrocephalus, or it may present in infants without obvious underlying factors.
Later onset ANSD in adults may develop along with age-related hearing loss. Some ANSD is related to neurological disorders that also cause problems outside of the hearing system. Examples of such disorders are Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and Friedreich’s Ataxia.
Possible causes of Auditory Neuropathy:
- Reduced oxygen supply in utero
- Premature birth
- Damage to the connections between the hair cells and the cochlear nerve
- Damage to the eighth cranial nerve
- Damage to auditory pathways in the brain stem
- Neurological disorders such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth disorder and Friedreich’s Ataxia
How is Auditory Neuropathy Diagnosed?
Electrophysiological hearing tests
Diagnosing ANSD is complex and requires expertise in analysing electrophysiological hearing tests. An ‘auditory brainstem response’ (ABR) test assesses the function of the auditory nerve and can accurately diagnose a hearing loss in babies as young as a day old. In an ear with ANSD, the ABR response is often absent at a high level (usually 80dB) or not repeatable.
Otoacoustic emissions test
Another test which can help define whether the hearing loss is sensorineural or due to ANSD is the otoacoustic emissions (OAE) test. An OAE is a low-level sound emitted by the cochlea, either spontaneously or evoked by an auditory stimulus, related to the function of the outer hair cells by the cochlea.
In a significant sensorineural hearing loss, OAEs are absent due to the poor function or absence of cochlea hair cells. In some cases of ANSD, OAEs will be present but have been noted to be absent in 30 per cent of ears with ANSD.
When is ANSD Diagnosed?
All babies in Australia have a hearing screening assessment at birth. Babies with ANSD are not expected to pass this assessment as it is an automated ABR screening test. Babies with ANSD have absent or abnormal ABR, therefore should not pass the assessment. Following the screening test, the baby may be referred for further diagnostic hearing assessment with a paediatric Audiologist.
Click here to learn more about hearing screening in newborns and young children.
The Audiologist will perform a number of tests to investigate the degree and type of hearing loss. They will often repeat the assessment in a month or so to confirm the diagnosis.
- Permanent hearing loss affects approximately 1 in 1000 children in Australia
- And 1 in 10 of these will be diagnosed with ANSD
Later onset ANSD can be diagnosed in older children or adults when hearing difficulties are reported with or without hearing loss. Often hearing aids are not helpful and sounds are reported as distorted or unclear. A definitive diagnosis is made with ABR testing looking for the cochlear microphonic in the presence of abnormal ABR which does not match the behavioural hearing test results.
Managing Auditory Neuropathy
Once a diagnosis of ANSD is made by the Audiologist, further investigations are recommended. This will often be by an Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist, a paediatrician and sometimes a geneticist. In cases of unilateral ANSD, MRI scans are often recommended to assess the integrity of the auditory nerve on the affected side.
The child will also be referred for hearing aid or assistive listening device fitting. This will be on a trial and error basis as some children with ANSD will benefit from hearing aid fitting whilst others won’t. Some children may be referred for cochlear implantation candidacy if hearing aids are not beneficial.
Enabling a child to hear in order to develop speech and language is the ultimate goal of the team looking after the ANSD child. ANSD does affect the way children hear but it is difficult to predict how much from the hearing test results.
Oftentimes, the guidance of a speech pathologist combined with behavioural hearing assessments can determine the level of amplification required for the child. Regular hearing assessments will be necessary along the way to monitor and evaluate their progress.
If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, do not delay booking a children’s hearing test with your Audiologist. Our qualified team at Attune Hearing works with children of all ages from infants to teenagers. Untreated hearing problems can slow down your child’s development, so don’t waste time! To book an appointment today visit our website or give us a call at 1300 736 702.

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The Solomon Islands High Court has ordered the government to pay more than a million US dollars in damages to a company for stopping its export of live dolphins.The case had been brought by Marine Exports Limited and targeted moves in 2005 by the Ministry of Fisheries to stop the trade.
This followed a decision by CITES that an in-depth review of the commercial dolphin trade conducted from the Solomon Islands should take place.
An IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group came to the conclusion that insufficient population data exists to prove the sustainability of the wild captures and the export quota of 100 animals per year.
The company was first granted a permit to export dolphins to Mexico in 2003, the Solomon Star reports.
In 2005 cabinet decided to effectively ban such exports, the company successfully argued in court that an arbitrary and oppressive act had been committed by the state.
The cost of the hearing has also been ordered to be paid by the government.
It is understood that the government is still trying to ascertain whether the company owes outstanding taxes before proceeding with the payout.


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Consider refinancing your mortgage if you haven’t done so in a while before interest rates go up further. Or consider leveraging cheap money responsibly to acquire hard assets. LendingTree Mortgage has one of the largest lending networks online, and they will contact you immediately with their offers. You want lenders competing for your business, and get hard quotes so you can pit them against each other.
It is our duty now to begin to lay the plans and determine the strategy for the winning of a lasting peace and the establishment of an American standard of living higher than ever before known. We cannot be content, no matter how high that general standard of living may be, if some fraction of our people—whether it be one-third or one-fifth or one-tenth—is ill-fed, ill-clothed, ill-housed, and insecure.
Very enlightening. I like that you have a number of discreet passive income streams working for you. I”m not sure about such a large CD/ bank holding though, though it looks as though its giving you a fairly healthy income. How do you feel about a rising inflation rate on your effective real cash return? I’m looking to diversify beyond my current dividend passive income. Rental income is what I expect we’ll be harvesting next. P2P lending is a little too out of my comfort zone. I had a lot of exposure to consumer credit risk models at a prior role, and it scared me the heck away from consumer lending!
Well, the number seven may not be magical, but it does seem these concepts are two sides of the same coin. Yes, the streams may eventually make the millionaire, but it’s also true that the millionaire understands the importance of multiple income streams–without them, after all, he or she may never have broken the million dollar mark. So, he or she continues to increase their streams of income.
Network marketing, or multi-level marketing, seems to be on the rise. Companies such as Young Living Oils, Avon, Pampered Chef, and AdvoCare are all multi-level marketing companies. You can earn passive income through network marketing by building a team underneath you (often referred to as a down line.) Once you have a large team you can earn commissions off of their sales without having to do much.
Enrollment in, or completion of, the H&R Block Income Tax Course is neither an offer nor a guarantee of employment. Additional qualifications may be required. Enrollment restrictions apply. There is no tuition fee for the H&R Block Income Tax Course. However, you may be required to purchase course materials. State restrictions may apply. Additional training or testing may be required in MD and other states. Valid at participating locations only. Void where prohibited. This course is not intended for, nor open to any persons who are either currently employed by or seeking employment with any professional tax preparation company or organization other than H&R Block. During the course, should H&R Block learn of any student’s employment or intended employment with a competing professional tax preparation company or service, H&R Block reserves the right to immediately cancel the student’s enrollment. The student will be required to return all course materials. CTEC# 1040-QE-0889 ©2018 HRB Tax Group, Inc.
I knew I didn't want to work 70 hours a week in finance forever. My body was breaking down, and I was constantly stressed. As a result, I started saving every other paycheck and 100% of my bonus since my first year out of college in 1999. By the time 2012 rolled around, I was earning enough passive income (about $78,000) to negotiate a severance and be free.
Thanks for writing this Mr. Samurai. I just got over the student loan hump but I feel pretty good about it at 27 having a graduate degree and being 100% debt free. Now that I’m on the other side it is good for my brain to absorb some of your knowledge regarding passive income investments. I love gleaning wisdom from older folks who have been there and done that. Mentors rock!
However, I think for those who are willing to do what it takes, the sky is the absolute limit. As an example, I’m trying to take a page out of FinancialSamauri’s book and create an online personal finance and investing blog. It is an enormous undertaking, and as a new blogger, there is a seemingly endless amount of work to be done. That said, I hope that one day I can not only generate some passive income from the hours of work I have put and will put into the project, but I hope to be able to help OTHERS reach their financial goals.
And real estate does more than just track inflation – it throws off income (which is important to some people and useful to most). And while your underlying asset is appreciating, the income also grows as rents increase over time. And if you make smart and well-timed purchases, both rents and asset values can increase at well above the rate of inflation.
Another benefit of investing in rental properties is the loan pay down. If you obtain a loan to buy the property, each month your tenants are paying off part of the loan. Once the mortgage on the property has been paid off, your cash flow will increase dramatically, allowing your mediocre investment to skyrocket into a full-fledged retirement program.
I remember seeing a number of my co-workers get laid off in 2008 and many of them had only worked for the one company. They had mortgages to pay, colleges to pay and families to support and they were scared out of their minds for what they would do next. After watching that happen, I vowed that I wouldn’t suffer the same fate. It’s one of the main reasons I started my own company. I tell people now that instead of one boss (i.e. one company), I have hundreds of bosses and it makes me feel more secure about my longterm prospects.
Generating multiple streams of income can have a major impact on your finances. Even an extra income of $500 each month could go a long way towards paying down debt or increasing your investments. We often hear about the importance of diversifying our investments, but diversifying our income streams is just as important, particularly in difficult economic times.
I live in NYC where I never thought buying rental property would be possible, but am looking into buying rental property in the Midwest where it cash flows and have someone manage it for me (turnkey real estate investing I guess some would call it). I agree with what Mike said about leverage and tax advantages, but I’m still a newbie to real estate investing so I can’t so how it will go. I have a very small amount in P2P…I’m at around 6.3% It’s okay but I don’t know how liquid it is and it still is relatively new…I’d prefer investing in the stock market.
Once your audience has grown and you have validation that you’re offering them value, there are many ways to create passive income. You could sell digital products like ebooks or courses, take up affiliate marketing in which you promote other company’s products and earn a commission when you sell that item to your audience, build a community and charge people to be a part of it, create software and sell that, among other avenues. Ask your audience directly what would serve them best, or look at what they’re saying on Twitter, Facebook or other websites, to find out what problems they have and how you could help solve them.
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service categorizes income into three broad types, active income, passive income, and portfolio income. It defines passive income as only coming from two sources: rental activity or "trade or business activities in which you do not materially participate." Other financial and government institutions also recognize it as an income obtained as a result of capital growth or in relation to negative gearing. Passive income is usually taxable.
hey, help me out if you can. I did some research sometime back on generating income from the internet and came across a program that reviewers found very accessible and legit. The program’s name was in German and it totally escapes me, it started with an N, like, Nietsche or something that looked similar to that word. The creator, his package include how-to videos. Do you know what i am talking about?
The first time I did affiliate marketing was way back in the day on my architecture exam website. I connected with a company that sold practice exams, which gave me $22 for every person who bought one of their exams via my site. Since then, I’ve generated over $250,000 simply by recommending that product alone. Again, this is a product that was not mine, but one that has still been helpful to my audience. This was all done with thousands of visitors a month. Not millions, or even hundreds of thousands.
1) If your property is not under rent control, you have the ability to raise rent to market prices with proper warning. In SF, I have to give tenants a one month warning for up to a 10% increase and a two month warning for up to 60%. Rent control limits to an inflation index, usually around 2% a year, which is why initial pricing and tenant turnover is important for better profitability.
If you highly educated and interested in working in the education industry, you can also create educational videos and courses and sell online. If you are expert and good at teaching, you can make relevant videos and sell online to companies like Udemy.com, Lynda.com or skillshare.com. There are lots of interested students who want to learn and are willing to pay for the courses. You can tie up with such websites and sell your courses online.
Awesome article…if this does not give somebody a clear roadmap, they probably were never going to get there in the first place! I’m kind of like you trying to figure out where to place “new” money and maturing CD’s in this low interest environment. Rates have to go up eventually…I dream of the days again where you can build a laddered bond portfolio paying 8%. I plan for a 5.5% blended rate of return, with big downside protection.
In addition to opening a brokerage account, you can also invest in peer-to-peer lending firms like Lending Club. I’ve been using Lending Club for a few years, and my net annualized return was 6.02% percent last year. Picking the right investments is easy since the platform offers automatic investing, but you can also pick your own notes if you're brave and want to learn the best ways to leverage the Lending Club platform.


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Sternewirth Sessions: Alli Mattice Band
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Our bar and clubroom, Sternewirth, regularly hosts talented regional and international performers. Join us every Monday for a drink, a bite and an evening of cosmopolitan entertainment.
Known for her uniquely powerful vocals, Alli — a full-time certified respiratory therapist — has earned a following playing music across South Texas for years. She covers songs by Alison Krauss, Miranda Lambert, Patsy Cline, Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, The Beatles, Bonnie Raitt, Grace Potter, and many others, along with a list of impressive originals. Accompanied by Eric Langenhahn on rhythm guitar, Alli adds instruments like the mandolin, tambourine, shakers, and sometimes keys to create a sound all their own.
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Ospreys vs Scarlets: Allen Clarke hails side's mental strength ahead of PRO14 Champions Cup play-off
By Sky Sports Rugby Union
Last Updated: 17/05/19 4:41pm
Allen Clarke hopes Ospreys' mental strength will come to the fore again as they bid to secure a place in the 2019/20 Champions Cup when they face the Scarlets in Saturday's European play-off.
Off-the-field issues have overshadowed the Swansea-based side's season at times, including surviving as an individual entity after a proposed merger with play-off opponents the Scarlets was scrapped in March.
Both sides now stand just 80 minutes from securing a place in next season's flagship European tournament and Ospreys head coach Clarke is impressed with the fortitude his side have shown in the face of adversity to get to this point.
"It says a great deal about this group, about their character, mental strength and their ability, that we have put ourselves in this position when nobody outside of our environment would have backed us back in March," said Clarke.
"They deserve immense credit, but there is a realisation within the squad and management that we have another game to go with the outcome resting on the 80 minutes on Saturday.
"It's a one-off game and the prize is huge. Our games with the Scarlets in recent seasons have been tight, one score contests, and you would expect this to be similar."
The match at the Liberty Stadium could be Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones' final appearance for the Ospreys as he has yet to decide on his future beyond this season.
The hosts have suffered the late withdrawal of James King due to a calf problem, which sees Dan Lydiate start at No 8.
Meanwhile, the Scarlets have made four changes to the side which suffered a 34-32 defeat to the Dragons in the final round of the Guinness PRO14 regular season.
Injuries to props Rob Evans and Wyn Jones sees Phil Price start, although Jones does feature on the bench. Samson Lee is ruled out because of concussion so Werner Kruger steps into the front row as well.
However, there is a welcome return for Wales international second row Jake Ball after recovering from an injured foot. In the back row, Blade Thomson makes his first start since November and Josh Macleod switches to blindside flanker, with Will Boyde starting at openside.
Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac has stressed the importance of this match on his players and is well-aware of how big it is for both clubs.
"We have a proud history in the top echelon of European rugby and clearly that is where the club would like to be again," said Pivac.
"We have prepared well and we have all talked about the importance of the game.
"Ordinarily, the Ospreys is one of the big fixtures of the season so to have this added game, there is a lot of motivation for both sides."
Ospreys: 15 Dan Evans, 14 George North, 13 Cory Allen, 12 Owen Watkin, 11 Keelan Giles, 10 Sam Davies, 9 Aled Davies; 1 Nicky Smith, 2 Scott Baldwin, 3 Tom Botha, 4 Adam Beard, 5 Alun Wyn Jones, 6 Olly Cracknell, 7 Justin Tipuric, 8 Dan Lydiate
Replacements: 16 Sam Parry, 17 Rhodri Jones, 18 Ma'afu Fia, 19 Bradley Davies, 20 Sam Cross, 21 Matthew Aubrey, 22 Luke Price, 23 Hanno Dirksen
Scarlets: 15 Leigh Halfpenny, 14 Johnny McNicholl, 13 Jonathan Davies, 12 Hadleigh Parkes, 11 Ioan Nicholas, 10 Dan Jones, 9 Gareth Davies; 1 Phil Price, 2 Ken Owens, 3 Werner Kruger, 4 Jake Ball, 5 Steve Cummins, 6 Josh Macleod, 7 Will Boyde, 8 Blade Thomson
Replacements: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Wyn Jones, 18 Simon Gardiner, 19 David Bulbring, 20 Uzair Cassiem, 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Rhys Patchell, 23 Paul Asquith


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If you haven't been paying attention to the news, you might not have noticed that it's "National Doughnut Day". A day of free doughnuts from any participating bakery. If you're here in New York City you'll find that you can get a free doughnut with the purchase of any drink, however you can get a free doughnut at your nearest Krispy Kreme.
Below are locations for New York City Krispy Kremes:
Two Penn Plaza @ Amtrak Rotunda
New York, NY 10001
And if you prefer Dunkin' Donuts you can go ahead and look at their list of stores in the New York City area here.

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How will coronavirus affect renters?
Editor’s note: Voices for Human Needs is examining the effects of coronavirus on low-income and other vulnerable populations. This post is one in a continuing series.
Amanda Hiern is the latest victim of COVID-19 even though, as far as she knows, she has not contracted the virus.
The New Orleans bartender and server-turned-Uber-driver had counted on earning fares and tips during the city’s renowned St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, but the city cancelled the festivities. Amanda, who shared her story in a recent article in the Washington Post, already was behind in her rent because a recent illness left her unable to drive as many hours as she needed. And even though New Orleans has suspended evictions at least until April 24, Amanda’s landlord is threatening to evict her, even posting an eviction notice to her door.
“I’m a gig worker so how am I supposed to earn this money?” she asked. “I live day to day – not even pay check to pay check. All my income is dependent on events, tourism, and the bars and restaurants being open. This eviction notice is making me feel like I should go out and risk my life for money.”
Amanda is hardly alone. More than 40 million Americans rent, and housing advocates say many renters are in danger of eviction. Local and state jurisdictions throughout the country have suspended evictions, but it is far from clear how long the suspensions will last – some are for 30 days or less. Furthermore, the suspensions don’t really address the core, structural problem – once coronavirus recedes and the economy begins its arduous recovery, many renters will be so far behind in their rent payments that catching up will seem like an impossible dream.
The numbers already are bad, and economists say they are going to get a lot worse. This week, it was reported that 3.3 million Americans filed unemployment claims in one week – the most in U.S. history. Experts say millions more are expected to lose their jobs by the beginning of summer. Although many people living pay check to pay check may be able to make one last rent payment on April 1, there will be trouble soon after.
Maxwell Ciardullo, the Policy Director at the Fair Housing Action Center in New Orleans, told the Washington Post that eviction moratoriums are not enough because people like Amanda will not be able to catch up on back rent. “Moratoriums are only going to put this off for a month or two,” he said. “As soon as courts open up, we are going to see a tsunami of evictions.”
In the CARES Act, which is the third and latest round of coronavirus legislation, some – but certainly not all – renters will find relief. The legislation prevents eviction of renters who live in “covered housing programs,” including low-income housing tax credit buildings, rural housing vouchers, and other federal renter assistance. The Section 8 housing voucher program, which covers more than 2 million low-income families and is the U.S. government’s largest housing assistance program, is also covered, as are many renters who live in buildings with federally backed mortgages.
Still – that won’t help Amanda and tens of millions of renters like her who do not receive federal housing assistance, or live in buildings with federally backed mortgages. So what is the solution?
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) leads the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition, which has submitted recommendations to Congress to protect renters. These recommendations, many of which are included in a legislative proposal sponsored by Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), include a national moratorium on evictions, rent and utility payment assistance for renters who do not currently receive assistance, and suspension of rental and utility payments for federally assisted renters.
“It’s important that there be a uniform policy that gives everyone in America an assurance that we won’t lose our home in the midst of a public health emergency,” Diane Yentel, NLIHC President, told the Washington Post.
Laurie Goodman, Co-Director of the Housing Finance Policy Center at the Urban Institute, told National Public Radio that renters are more vulnerable than homeowners, “because, on average, they’re just much, much less affluent, and have much less in savings.”
“It would be the hope that some sort of either rental assistance or per person assistance would become available to allow people to get through this difficult period,” she said.
That same National Public Radio story always quoted Harvard economist Ken Rogoff, who said the government needs to do everything it can to keep people financially healthy and on solid footing. That way, he says, when things return to normal, people can return to spending money and “slingshot” the economy into recovery.
“When things like this happen, you want to just spend with abandon,” he said. “You want to know that you can do whatever it takes to get out of this extraordinary situation, it could turn out to be a once-in-a-century situation.”


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30 Day Challenge - Day 15 - A Picture of Something you Want to do Before you Die
This is a half-marathon that I really, really, really, want to do! It is on the beautiful island of Mackinac Island, off the coast of Michigan (where they don't even allow cars!!). We have been to the island twice, both times after visiting my grandparents in Michigan where they spend their summers. The only catch is that this race is always toward the end of October, which is after their time there. The only other catch is that the island is quite hilly so it would make for an especially challenging course.
Perhaps 2012?? Shyla would be 3 1/2 and New Baby No-Name would be just over 1. Is that too ambitious?


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December is over, but its season is hardly done with. As curtains fall on music performances at most sabhas, it is time for dance to take the spotlight. From thematic concerts by veterans to experimental pieces from artistes climbing up the ranks, herea��s a checklist of performances to catch this week.
To Sarukkai, dance isna��t just an art form. a�?What we dance is who we are,a�? says the Bharatnatyam exponent, who is renowned for imbuing the art form with layers of meaning. Her soulful performances, which make her a big draw at sabhas, are the result of her internalisation of the art and interpretation of tradition, she says. In her only concert in the city this season, look forward to her debut of the Meera Bhajans. a�?Apart from that, I will also be revisiting one of my earlier varnams,a�? reveals the dancer, who is trained in both the Thanjavur and Vazhuvoor styles of dance.
January 4, Music Academy, at 6 pm. Details: 28112231
At 29, she is among the youngest dancers to perform during Margazhi. The daughter of celebrated Hindustani vocalist Madhav Mudgal, Arushi studied the nuances of dance from Odissi expert Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra, among others. a�?I will be performing two of his pieces, apart from two of my own compositions,a�? says the Delhi-based danseuse, who doesna��t want to reveal much about her solo performance. Her contemporary approach to dance and zestful performance make her a talent to watch out for. January 8, Music Academy,
at 7.45 pm. Details: 28112231
Catch a whiff of Kerala in the Mohiniyattam performance by Varma. Though not as fast-paced as Bharatnatyam, and without its jathi (rhythmic footwork), it is an evocative art form performed by a choice few at Margazhia��the most prominent being Varma. The dancer, who is married to Poorattathi Thirunal Marthanda Varma of the Travancore royal family, is known for her introspective, evocative expressions.
January 7, at 7.30 pm, at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Karthik Fine Arts. Details: 24640811
For several years now, the New Year begins with a concert by Subrahmanyam at Karthik Fine Arts. This time, she, along with other artistes from her dance school Nrithyodaya, will perform her magnum opus, Natyasasthram Viswa Margam. According to Subrahmanyam, it brings out the quintessence of her five-decade research on Natya Sasthra (treatise on performing arts). a�?All the karanas (key transitional poses) and angharas (a combination of these poses) will be presented,a�? says the dancer. Dona��t miss the Japanese and Russian music that will set the stage for her solo of Gajendra Motcham and Jatayu Motcham.
Today, Narada Gana Sabha, at 7 pm. Details: 24993201
After a three-year hiatus, veteran Mansingh returns to Margazhi. a�?Ia��ve been coming to Chennai to perform since 1962, when it was Madras,a�? smiles the exponent of Odissi and Bharatnatyam, who was awarded the title of Natya Kala Sikhamani by the Indian Fine Arts Society. a�?But it has been a challenge to come every year and present something fresh. So it was a deliberate decision to not take up performances in the last three years,a�? adds the Padma Vibhushan recipient. The dancera��known for her contemporary stylea��has taken up different themes for her six performances in the city, including Devi, Krishna and Geetha Govindham and Shiva. At the Indian Fine Arts Society, the artiste will present a programme on Shiva.
Today, at 7.30 pm. Details: 28154360
The Ragam Tanam Pallavia��considered a true test for a Carnatic singera��is not traditionally part of the Bharatnatyam margam. But popular danseuse Bharath, who trained under the legendary KJ Sarasa, says she plans on performing it at one of her dance performances. Known for her strict adherence to tradition, Bharath says another innovative piece planned for this season is a dance adaptation of a dialogue between Tamil saint (poet) Avvaiyar and Lord Muruga, a�?Kodiyadhu, Iniyadhu, Periyadhu, Ariyadhua��.
January 4, Indian Fine Arts Society (Ethiraj Kalyana Nilayam), at 6 pm. Details: 28154360. January 8, at Thyaga Brahma
Gana Sabha, at 6.30 pm. Details: 28152166
She got on to the hallowed stage of The Music Academy when she was just 15. This year, the 59-year-old will receive the Academya��s prestigious Natya Kala Acharya Award. Have no doubt that her concert that follows will be extra special. a�?I will be presenting pieces that mark significant moments of growth and change in my career, my milestones,a�? says the dancer, one of the A-listers in the Pandanallur tradition. The varnam she will be presenting, for example, is the first one that she adapted from Telugu, while another piece, the Nritya Lahiri, is in a thillana format, specially crafted around a phrase in Vasantha raaga that she was fond of. Valli, a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, is known for her well-researched performances and grace.
January 8, Music Academy, at 6 pm. Details: 28112231
Text: Sharadha Narayanan


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CODM Guide: Best attachments to use with weapons in Call of Duty Mobile
Whenever mobile players play any new shooting game, they get confused about choosing the right weapon. A bunch of weapons are available in the game, which creates a problem for the players at the start.
Along with decent weapons, using perfect attachments in the guns is also necessary. Call of Duty Mobile also poses the same conundrum when it comes to firearms and its accessories.
Sportskeeda already has a guide on the Top 5 Best Weapons to use in Call of Duty Mobile.
This article will guide our readers about the best attachments, and after reading this guide, all confusions will be abolished from the player's mind. So without further ado, let’s move on to the guide.
Call of Duty Mobile weapon attachments guide
Weapons like M4, M16, AK 47, etc fall in the assault rifle category and are the most used weapons in the game.
- Scope: While using these weapons, one should always use a red dot or holo sight for close-range fights, and 1.5x is still preferable for mid-range fights.
- Grip: It is always necessary to use a grip to reduce the weapon's recoil. For this, the fore grip is the topmost priority in grip attachment.
- Muzzle: For the muzzle part of the weapon, if players are trying to remain sneaky, then silencer would be the best choice. Using a long barrel on muzzle can upgrade the fire rate of the gun.
This category has always been the king to win a distant fight. A single bullet of a sniper rifle can damage enough to hit kill the enemy completely.
- Scope: As mentioned earlier, the sniper is always good for distant battles, so a more significant scope is always preferable. For this, players can use scopes above 3X to have a better aim.
- Muzzle: Players should never reveal their position while operating a sniper. Therefore, one should always use a silencer to avoid the sound of its bullet.
Sub-machine gun (SMG)
SMGs are always used for the early fights of the match. They do not have too much damage rate, but due to its low recoil and high firing rate, SMG’s are mostly used for close-range fight.
- Scope: These weapons have very low recoil and decent Aim accuracy. So it is always advisable to not use any scope on these weapons and play with crosshairs.
- Muzzle: Compensators are the best choice in the muzzle section of SMGs. It will slightly improve recoil control and give some extra advantage.
Here are the list of attachments with their stats:Published 05 Nov 2019, 18:14 IST

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If the temperature-dependent value of any one of the coefficients is known then. The conduction will be assumed to be in the $x$ . The heat flow can be in either direction, depending on the material, an like S, can . Conversion of electric current to temperature difference. A junction between two different materials . The method presented here is complementary to the standard . Example sentences with the word peltier. Instea considering performance coefficients and heat radiation design, it is . This is an overview of mathematical modeling of peltier thermoelectric cooler. Electrochimica acta, Vol.
High energy electrons move from right to left. Thermal current and electric current flow in opposite directions. What is the coefficient at this . But the electrons carry heat with them!
S is positive when the direction of electric current is same as the direction of thermal current. Note that the total heat generated at the junction is not determined by the.


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Last week, the birthday celebration of France’s most famous playwright fell a bit flat when he was refused the one stage he had yet to conquer. It was not just any birthday: Few of us are remembered, much less fêted, at the age of 400. And it was not just any stage: Even fewer take their last bow at the Panthéon, an 18th-century mausoleum and monument in Paris where the honor of entombment is strictly reserved for the nation’s grands hommes (and, more recently, grandes femmes).
But Molière is not just any playwright, and his failure to be inducted into the Panthéon is not just any fait divers. During the 17th century, the Parisian-born and bred Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, who took the stage name Molière, reeled off an improbably long run of impossibly knee-slapping (and often heartbreaking) plays, ranging from Tartuffe, or the Imposter and The Misanthrope to The Miser and The Bourgeois Gentleman. His works have been so widely translated and performed that just as English is known as the “language of Shakespeare,” French is called “the language of Molière.” (So much so that, a few years ago, several regional governments in France imposed French as the principal language of communication at all public work sites. The law, contested by the European Union and struck down by the central government, was dubbed “la clause Molière.”)
What better résumé for admission into the Panthéon? This, at least, was the belief of Francis Huster, a well-known French stage, film, and TV actor and director who has long crusaded—in interviews, articles, and books—for Molière’s pantheonization. In 2019, Huster launched a petition to make the case for Molière’s remains to be moved from the Père Lachaise Cemetery, in Paris, to the Panthéon. For the world, Huster announced, Molière wrought the image it still has of France—namely, the nation’s “audacity and love of the truth.” Whether the world does, in fact, have that image of France, remains unclear. What was as clear as French, though, was the government’s response: Molière would not play at the Panthéon, at least any time soon.
Why was Molière denied entry? The reason, according to President Emmanuel Macron’s cultural adviser, Stéphane Bern, was simple: The Panthéon, he declared, was reserved for republicans. “Opening the Panthéon to the father of the French language,” Bern observed, “is a nice idea.” But nice is not enough. The Panthéon, Bern noted, seeming to state the obvious, honors “only those who have defended the republic. In other words, great men and women who come after the Revolution.”
This is an odd claim. The Panthéon was indeed a creation of the French Revolution. The building, commissioned by King Louis XV as a church honoring the patron saint of Paris, opened for business just as the king’s grandson Louis XVI lost his throne in 1792. Two years later, after Louis had also lost his head to the revolution, the representatives of the fledgling republic repossessed the edifice, rebaptized it as the Panthéon and rededicated it to the cult of the nation.
This marked the start of a centurylong foot rumble between reactionaries and republicans over possession of this prime piece of real estate. Parisians followed the fortunes of both sides by checking the status of the celebrated phrase over the entrance: “Aux grands hommes, la patrie reconnaissante” (“To great men, a grateful homeland”). It was removed in 1806 under Napoleon Bonaparte, restored a few decades later by King Louis-Philippe, and a few decades later was yet again removed by yet another Napoleon who had declared himself emperor. Only in 1885 did the Third Republic seal the deal when it orchestrated the burial of Victor Hugo and laid his massive remains in the building’s crypt.
But despite its historical status as a symbol of the tug of war between the two paradigms, the Panthéon does not, unlike our American halls of fame for baseball or rock ’n’ roll, have any such admissions criterion as Bern pointed to when explaining Molière’s exclusion. In fact, apart from being “grand,” or, for that matter, being an “homme”—it was only 25 years ago that the first woman, Marie Curie, was welcomed—there are no rules for admission to the Panthéon. Nor do the French people get a say. From the late 19th to mid-20th century, the power of “pantheonization” resided with the National Assembly. After 1958 and the advent of the Gaullist Fifth Republic, however, the process shifted to the president. In 1964, when the Resistance hero Jean Moulin was interred at the Panthéon, the occasion was as much about Charles de Gaulle, his towering figure silently officiating at the ceremony, as it was about Moulin.
More than half a century later, pantheonization remains, quite literally, a spectacular tool of self-advertisement for France’s head of state. The vision of a president addressing a coffin, draped in the French tricolor, placed by an honor guard outside the entrance, followed by the singing of “La Marseillaise,” cannot fail to impress. In 2018, Macron was the impresario for the pantheonization of the formidable Simone Veil, the government minister who had survived Auschwitz as a child and went on to fight for the legalization of abortion and closer ties between France and the European Union.
Three years later, Macron further strengthened his liberal credentials by again taking to the stage of the Panthéon. Indeed, in this instance, no word is more apt than “stage.” Though Josephine Baker’s name had first been floated in 2013 as a candidate for the honor, it was Macron, not his wan Socialist predecessor François Hollande, who welcomed the American-born entertainer and naturalized French citizen to the Panthéon last November. In a speech that climaxed a festive ceremony, an ebullient Macron declared, “Josephine Baker, you enter the Panthéon because while you were born American, deep down there was no one more French than you.”
For those observers who failed to grasp the political message of this event, one of Macron’s ministers, Élisabeth Moreno, made it explicit. “The president has issued this strong call to a nation tempted to turn inwards. More than anyone else, Baker embodies a pluralistic France, a nation devoted to liberty and unafraid of the mixing of races or the embrace of others.”
Macron’s timing for this show at the Panthéon was as deliberate as that chosen for Baker’s shows at the Folies Bergère. That very same day last fall, Éric Zemmour—the far-right pundit whose racist and nativist slurs have won him a following in France (as well as several court appearances)—announced he would compete in this spring’s presidential election. In a jaw-dropping video, he reeled off the names of those illustrious figures from the past who had brought glory to the nation: Hugo, Racine, La Fontaine, Voltaire, Chateaubriand, Descartes, Pascal, and, yes, Molière.
It did not take a Descartes to understand that les cards were almost entirely stacked with white males. Nor would it take a Molière to make a mockery of the video. Or, indeed, to make us laugh at the sudden rush of other figures on the French right who began to fall over one another in their calls for Molière to be next in line for the Panthéon. The conservative paper Le Figaro carried several such pleas, including one from Valérie Pécresse, the presidential candidate of the right-wing Les Républicains, who pointedly noted that Molière skewered “women’s oppression and religious sectarianism”—topics no less relevant in 21st-century France than 17th-century France.
When the government rejected the petitions, the leader of the hard-right faction of Les Républicains, Éric Ciotti, tweeted his outrage, accusing Macron of seeking to “deconstruct the history of France by preventing Molière to enter the Pantheon,” while the historian Éric Anceau, whose political sympathies lie with the nationalist right, tweeted that the “political polemic polluting this anniversary is indecent and undignified.”
Of course, their real focus, like Pécresse’s, is the fractious debate over national identity in France. In her choice of words, Pécresse targeted the growing influence of political Islamism in the nation’s underserved and overcrowded suburbs. Yet few French Muslims would feel exempted from her attack, especially when Pécresse vowed a few days later to “take the Kärcher [a German brand of power washer] out of the basement and clean out these neighborhoods and restore order”—an infamous turn of phrase first used by her mentor, former President Nicolas Sarkozy, when he was running for the office in 2007.
Last week, Kärcher released a press release, demanding that French politicians “immediately cease any use of the company’s name that misrepresents our brand and values.” If only the company had added a few lines from Molière’s Tartuffe, the last word on hypocrisy now, as it was then:
Man’s a strangely fashioned creature
Who seldom is content to follow Nature
But recklessly pursues his inclination
Beyond the narrow bounds of moderation.
Those words and his works will always remain with us, too powerful to ever need the Panthéon, and too truthful to ever be erased by a power washer.

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