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Now that the popular Cash for Clunkers (CFC) program has ended, consumers can no longer take advantage of a $3,500 or $4,500 rebate towards the purchase of a new car. However, the CFC program was just one of the many incentives the government has setup to encourage taxpayers to buy a new vehicle. For those of you debating whether or not you can afford a new car, check out the following list of Federal tax incentives.
New Car Purchase Deduction
To help stimulate the economy, earlier this year the IRS announced a new tax deduction for taxpayers who purchase a car in 2009. The new deduction allows you to deduct “state and local sales and excise taxes paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of a qualified new car, light truck, motor home or motorcycle." Therefore, if you pay $2,500 in taxes when you buy that new car, then you can deduct those funds from your taxable income come next tax season. Just be sure to keep all of your sales documents so you have proof of the taxes you paid. Additionally, there is no word yet on whether the deduction will be extended or not. So, if you are planning to buy a car then you might want to do so before the end of 2009.
Hybrid Tax Credits
There are numerous tax credits that are still available for those of you hoping to purchase a hybrid, or alternative fuel vehicle. The highest of which is a $4,000 credit for taxpayers who purchase a Honda Civic GX that runs entirely on compressed natural gas. As opposed to the new car sales tax deduction, the hybrid incentives are tax credits, meaning it will lower your tax bill dollar for dollar. To see a list of all the qualifying vehicles, check out FuelEconomy.gov.
Although somewhat less practical then a hybrid vehicle, electric powered automobiles come with the best set of tax incentives. As part of the Obama administrations American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, a new credit was created to encourage taxpayers to purchase electric vehicles. The credit is up to 10% of the purchase price, and depending on how much the vehicle costs, it could be a pretty significant tax credit. For those of you who might be hesitant, later in 2010 plug-in electric vehicles are expected to hit the market and will be eligible for a similar credit.
If you decide to purchase a new vehicle, then you may want to consider donating your old car. In addition to knowing you are supporting a good cause, you can also reap certain tax benefits. There are several reputable charities that will take your still-running (sometimes even not running) vehicles. Just make sure that the charity you select has a non-profit status with the IRS, that way you can include the donation as a charitable contribution on your next tax return.
If you are a mechanic, or are just handy with cars, then you might be able to take advantage of conversion tax credits. Another section of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 gives taxpayers who purchase a kit to convert their car to an electric vehicle a 10% tax credit, up to $4,000. Additionally, according to the IRS taxpayers may claim this credit even if they have already claimed a hybrid purchase credit.
Finally, if you are self-employed or own a business then you might be able to take advantage of certain business car credits. You could take a mileage deduction based on the amount you drive your car for business reasons. Alternatively, if you lease a vehicle then you could write off a percentage of the monthly payments that corresponds with the amount of time you use the car for work. These credits could save you up to $1,500 per year. However, business related vehicle expenses can be quite tricky, and if you intend to take this route then I highly recommend speaking with a tax professional before making any decisions.


Petition demands safer roads for children
The Prime Minister has received a petition signed by more than 10,000 parents, calling on the Government to make roads safer for children, as part of Sustrans’ Free Range Kids campaign.
Malcolm Shepherd, Sustrans’ chief executive, joined One Show presenter Miranda Krestovnikoff and two pupils from Westminster Cathedral School to hand the petition to David Cameron in Downing Street.
Sustrans says that Britain has one of the worst road safety records in Europe for child pedestrians.
The Free Range Kids campaign calls for the introduction of 20mph speed limits in residential areas and increased investment in safe routes to make it easier for young people to walk and cycle around their local area.
Malcolm Shepherd said: “People long for the days when the streets were filled with kids playing and we all had the opportunity to walk and cycle to school.
“Our streets should be safe, pleasant places where people can socialise, kids can play and where we all can spend time outside the four walls of our home.
“We need slower speed limits and safer walking and cycling routes so our kids can travel to school by bike or on foot and start to build healthy habits for a lifetime.”
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The coronavirus (COVID-19) crash is shaping up to be the worst market meltdown in recent memory. Okay, the Financial Crisis was scary, but lives weren’t on the line, and many new investors are too young to have been invested through the carnage of 2007–08. For many market newcomers, this will be their first bear market, and it’s not going to be the last one either.
Panicking is NOT a strategy
The deadly disease has caused a barrage of panic selling. Although a pandemic has been keeping many folks up at night, it’s important to remember that panicking never did anyone any good. Not in the markets or almost anything else.
Look to meditation and come back to your portfolio when you’re in a calmer state of mind. You need to avoid committing the cardinal sin of selling after the vicious pullback. Like with most event-driven crashes, the decline moves are sharp, but so too could the upside moves be as we witnessed an occasion over the past week. While we may be many more massive down days away from the bottom, it’s still a good idea to buy stocks if you’ve yet to do so already.
After the latest oil-driven slide in the loonie, it’s become that much more expensive to trade your dollars for greenbacks. Fortunately, there are plenty of bargains on this side of the border now that the TSX Index is in a bear market.
Defence can win championships in the long run!
Consider Dollarama (TSX:DOL) stock, a defensive growth stock that’s currently down just shy of 30% from its all-time highs. The discount retailer is precisely the type of business you want to own as we fall into a recession. The impact of the fallen loonie is less than desirable, but I believe the belt-tightening of Canadian consumers will more than offset the impact.
The recent oil price war and coronavirus are going to take a profound toll on the economy. As times get tougher, Canadians will need their dollar to go further. They’ll slash discretionaries off their budget and look to stores with compelling value propositions as they navigate through tough times.
Unfavourable same-store sales growth (SSSG) and gross margin trends have been under the scrutiny of growth investors of late. The valuation may have contracted, but Dollarama is still very much a growth company. It just ran into a rut over the past few years, and I do think the growth will return as the company expands beyond the confines of Canada.
There’s no easy solution to expand upon Dollarama’s margins, but in times of economic hardship, one can expect SSSG to bounce back, and that should be good enough to keep the stock afloat while the rest of the market sinks into a sea of red.
That said, Dollarama has its fair share of baggage. But given the bull is dead, I’d gladly hold the baggage for one of Canada’s best defensive growth stocks as we enter a doozy of a market.
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Some 39 individuals, among them youth leaders, concluded the second series of the Disaster Preparedness Coordination (DPC) training programme at the Youth Development Centre and the Berakas Forest Reserve.
Minister of Home Affairs Pehin Orang Kaya Seri Kerna Dato Seri Setia (Dr) Haji Awang Abu Bakar bin Haji Apong presented certificates of recognition and DPC jackets to mark the end of the four-day programme.
The programme aimed at enhancing knowledge on climate change adaptation and minimising disaster risks, including preparedness and response through joint coordination. It was organised by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) with cooperation from departments and organisations, as a manifestation of the Youth’s Role in the Adaptation of Climate Change and Minimising Disaster Risks (CCA and DRR) held on November 18-19 last year.
The DPC involved youth of mukim and village consultative councils and its associated bodies.
Participants were briefed on disaster management in Brunei and efforts made to minimise risks, as well as the adaptation to climate change.
They also took part in a tree-planting activity at the Berakas Forest Reserve and a simulation exercise in handling disaster emergencies, aimed to enhance their capabilities in minimising risks before, during and after disasters.
According to the Ministry of Home Affairs, the programme recognises youth and youth leaders from different communities and organisations, allowing them to assist NDMC, district offices and related agencies in implementing activities in climate change adaptation, minimising disaster risks including preparedness and response through joint coordination.
The participants will also help NDMC in planning and implementing public awareness programmes on the importance of taking the right steps in minimising risk and the impacts of disasters.
The agencies involved in facilitating the programme included the district offices, Fire and Rescue Department, Community Development Department, Brunei Darussalam Meteorological Department, Public Works Department, Brunei Climate Change Secretariat, Emergency Medical Ambulance Services, Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam Red Crescent Society and Brunei Darussalam Scout Association.

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Plated lizards are large, they have armor like plates of fused scales that cover their body, and this gives them the look of a small dinosaur. The Sudan lizard also known as the Tawny or Great Plated lizard is one of the most popular kept as a pet. The body and broad tail, which makes up less than half the overall length, give this lizard a distinctly prehistoric appearance.
The Sudan plated lizards are docile and intelligent and make good pets. The Yellow throat plated lizard and the Giant Plated lizards are kept as pets. The Giant Plated lizard will grow to be around 20 to 28 inches long. The grayish brown is the most heavily plated of all the plated lizards. Its squat body and broad tail, which makes up less than half the overall length, give this lizard a distinctly prehistoric appearance. The Sudan plated lizards are docile and intelligent and make good pets.
They need a large terrarium that is at least 4×2x2 feed. Plated lizards like a deep, dry floor coving so they can burrow. A substrate of sterile potting soil mixed with some orchid bark will work very well. They will also need some caves and pieces of bark for hiding places. They like their home kept at 85 degrees and they will need a basking area with a temperature of 95 degrees. At night, their temperature can be kept at 77 to 85 degrees.
Plated lizards eat crickets and other insects. The larger lizards sometime will enjoy a pinkie mouse. It is very important that you thaw the pinkie mouse completely before you give it to your lizard. They also like fruit and vegetables. They will need clean fresh water everyday. They should have a large water bowl that they can get in and out of with no problem. They will need a UVB light. The light will need to be left on for 10 to 12 hours during the day.
Plated lizards are striking and attractive reptiles and they resemble a small dinosaur. Plated lizards are fun to watch and they make a great conversation pet.

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Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez 3rd said Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member-economies, including the Philippines, should pursue strategies that would promote inclusive growth to counter the negative effects of emerging protectionist polices and a possible trade war between the United States and China.
At the recently concluded 12th session of the Asean Finance Ministers Investors Seminar (AFMIS) held in Lapu-Lapu City, Dominguez said that along with other Asean member-economies, the Philippines views potential “inward-looking” policies and the possible trade war between economic powerhouses “with great concern.”
The impact on the Asean of a US-China trade war was discussed at the AFMIS open forum as Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met face-to-face for the first time last week and wrapped up talks on a wide range of issues in Florida.
Asean, founded 50 years ago, groups Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
The AFMIS, which preceded the April 7 meetings held separately and jointly among Asean finance ministers and central bank governors, gathered the regional bloc’s finance chiefs and investors to discuss ways to further expand investment opportunities in the region amid global uncertainties.
In the forum, Dominguez said Asean should learn from the globalization experience, which “has been a great source of increasing wealth, [but] a very poor tool for spreading it.”
He also said Asean should prepare its workforce to adapt to changes brought about by “disruptive technology,” referring to innovations that form new markets and jobs but eventually displace existing ones, so that the region could “ride out the tide of change” while coping with the rising popularity of protectionism and other “inward-looking” trade policies.
“We must really focus ourselves on policies that make sure that the wealth that is created by globalization is shared by all,” he said.
Dominguez said the Asean could help fend off the adverse effects of these “inward-looking” policies by implementing measures to speed up regional integration and the sharing of resources among their economies.
“So I think the lesson for us there is we have to integrate our economies a little more. We have, as I mentioned, a 650-million market. We are lucky we have a young population, we have a population that is trainable, and many of us in Asean need infrastructure. So sharing of resources within us will help alleviate any problems of a trade war or a protectionist policy,” he said.
In the case of the Philippines, the DoF chief noted that the government is countering the adverse effects of globalization and inward-looking trade policies by investing heavily in infrastructure, education and health, as such investments create jobs and disperse the benefits of growth to the countryside.
Dominguez also said the Philippines is open to investments in anti-pollution and climate-resilient technologies.
He also said the DoF and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are implementing measures to improve the financial literacy of Filipinos so that the 80 percent of the country’s population that are currently “unbanked” can be encouraged to access, and take advantage of, the services offered by the banking and insurance sectors.
“And we are not only talking of banking but insurance as well. There are many methods…, particularly increasing the number of branches we have, making sure that people have access to microcredit and certainly moving towards even microinsurance,” he said.


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If you suffer from a cat allergy, you may not know where to turn to find simple home remedies for cats that will help eliminate your symptoms. You can also get more information about https://ehomeremedies.com/cat-allergies/ for cat allergies. There are plenty of homeopathic, herbal and natural treatments that will treat your cat allergy symptoms and help you live your life without the worry of the reaction your feline friend is having to the various chemicals, dyes and preservatives found in many commercial pet foods.
Some of the common allergy symptoms that you and your cat may experience include scratching, hair loss, nasal discharge and vomiting. There are simple home remedies for cats that you can use to reduce the number of times that your cat has to visit the vet to have treatment.
Start with keeping your cat’s skin clean. If you are using cat litter and it isn’t cleaned regularly, your cat could be putting itself at risk for developing an allergy or even contracting one for the very first time. You should also make sure that you provide your cat with clean water all the time to avoid dehydration.
For those who are allergic to flea collars and shampoos you can try using a topical treatment for your feline allergy symptoms. Cat collars can cause an inflammation of the ears and even lead to deafness in some cases. Use natural shampoos with plant based ingredients which will not harm your cat in any way. It is important to remember to bathe your cat immediately after shampooing to eliminate any residue that may still be on its skin.
If you have cats that are already accustomed to your smell and your scent the use of a homeopathic odor spray may be helpful to lessen the amount of time that your cat has to get the dog to help you out on a daily basis. There is no real reason why you shouldn’t use these products as well to prevent your cat from experiencing an allergy to another member of your family. If there is one thing that you should remember when using this product make sure to only use the amount recommended by the manufacturer.
Simple home remedies for cats will provide the same results over again and you won’t have to spend the money needed to treat the problems caused by your pet food allergies. If you are having trouble finding a treatment that will work for you it is important that you consult with your vet so that he or she can help you find a treatment that will work for you. A good vet will be able to provide you with several treatments so that you can get rid of the cat allergy symptoms that you are experiencing.


The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo operates the Hamlet of Fort Chipewyan’s Water Treatment Plant which provides drinking water to the community, and retained Associated Engineering to complete a pre-design study. The study evaluated the capacity and performance of the Water Treatment Plant for current and future demand requirements and recommended critical upgrades to the water supply system.
We completed several studies to establish the optimal technical solution for addressing the community’s needs. After the studies were reviewed, the Municipality decided to proceed with upgrading the Water Treatment Plant, which included:
- Detailed design of the water treatment plant and pipeline upgrades
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The project was tendered in two phases. Phase 1 included the raw and outfall pipelines, and associate electrical and civil works. Phase 2 included the new Water Treatment Plant (new treatment equipment, clearwell, building and associated mechanical, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, and control systems), demolition, decommission and upgrading of the existing Water Treatment Plant, distribution pumphouse and intake pumphouse.


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I-65 foot pursuit in Brentwood ends with arrest, injuries
BRENTWOOD – A foot pursuit across multiple lanes of Interstate 65 traffic on Wednesday afternoon ended with an arrest of the suspect, who was injured in the chase, and a bout with heat exhaustion for a police officer.
At about 2:30 p.m., Brentwood Police received a call of someone acting suspiciously at Best Buy on Galleria Boulevard near Moores Lane.
When officers arrived at the scene, the person bolted, ran east across the parking lot and into the tree line near I-65, according to Brentwood Assistant Police Chief Tommy Walsh.
Officers learned that the suspect had crossed all lanes of I-65 near the Moores Lane interchange on foot, ultimately emerging at Shogun’s restaurant on the east side of the interstate.
The suspect continued to run north into the Brenthaven subdivision, where he was apprehended by a plainclothes Franklin Police officer in the back yard of a Covington Drive home.
While fleeing, the suspect, who police aren’t identifying at the moment, sustained injures that were not related to actions by law enforcement, according to Walsh, and was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center by EMS.
The officer with heat exhaustion was transported to Williamson Medical Center.
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HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– When Governor Malloy is inaugurated for a second term and the legislature begins its 2015 session next Wednesday, Jan. 7, domestic violence prevention is expected to be one of the top issues.
There are several big issues facing the governor in his second term, but the escalating domestic violence statistics dictate that not enough is being done to prevent fatal incidents. Thirteen people died from domestic violence last year; it was nine the year before.
During the campaign, Gov. Malloy said that if he was re-elected, he would propose a law that would immediately remove an alleged domestic violence abuser’s firearms as soon as a judge issues a temporary restraining order.
“It is highly, highly dangerous and it’s a time when there is a propensity for homicide, so that’s why this measure, which removes firearms, is so important,” said Karen Jarmoc of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence.
The legislature will receive recommendations next week from a task force that has been studying the issue. Their draft report recommends that local police, not just judicial marshals, serve restraining orders whenever firearms are involved.
“It felt important to have law enforcement be in a position to be serving orders where firearms or ammunition is present when a restraining order is issued,” said Jarmoc, co-chair of the task force.
The governor has said that addressing the state’s aging highway transportation system will also be a top priority for his second term.
Top legislative leaders have already said they want to attempt to re-open the talks between Tenet Healthcare and Waterbury Hospital. Tenet pulled out of the deal to purchase the non-profit hospital late last year.
In November, the Mohegan Tribal chairman told News 8 the tribe was interested in getting the assembly to entertain the idea of another gambling facility in Northern Connecticut to compete with the expected competition from a new casino over the border in Springfield, Mass. So far, the governor and legislative leaders have been cool to the idea, but they could change their minds as the state’s cut from the casinos continues to dwindle in a year when the state budget is predicted to be in the red.
The 2015 General Assembly session begins Wednesday morning with the swearing in of state lawmakers, an inaugural parade, and ceremony swearing in the governor and other state constitutional officers Wednesday afternoon.


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Football Association chairman Greg Clarke has apologised for a reference to black players when talking to MPs about diversity.
Clarke said it was inappropriate for him to have used the term “coloured footballers”.
He had been talking by video link to members of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport select committee.
“If I said it, I deeply apologise,” said Clarke, 63, after being prompted to say sorry by MP Kevin Brennan.
“I am a product of having worked overseas, in the USA for many years, where I was required to use the term ‘people of colour’ because that was a product of their diversity legislature. Sometimes I trip over my words.”
Brennan said it was the kind of language that did not encourage inclusion, while fellow committee member Alex Davies-Jones called it “abhorrent”.
The equality charity Kick It Out said his remark should be “consigned to the dustbin of history” and criticised further comments by Clarke concerning people from South Asia, gay players and female footballers.
An FA spokesperson said afterwards that Clarke acknowledged his language was inappropriate.
“Greg Clarke is deeply apologetic for the language he used to reference members of the ethnic minority community during the select committee hearing today,” said the spokesperson.
Clarke had been talking about racist abuse of players by trolls on social media.
“People can see if you’re black and if they don’t like black people because they are filthy racists, they can abuse you anonymously online,” he said.
He had earlier spoken of the need to attract people into the sport from a range of communities.
“If you go to the IT department of the FA, there’s a lot more South Asians than there are Afro-Caribbeans. They have different career interests,” said Clarke.
Clarke had actually been called to give evidence to the DCMS committee about the Premier League’s potential bailout of English Football League clubs and the structural reforms proposed as part of ‘Project Big Picture’.
But he prompted further criticism when referring to gay players making a “life choice” and a coach telling him young female players did not like having the ball hit hard at them.
Clarke was also criticised three years ago after an appearance before the committee when he used the term “fluff” to describe claims of institutional racism and promised “a full cultural review, top to bottom”.
Sanjay Bhandari, executive chair at Kick It Out, said Clarke’s comments were outdated.
“I was particularly concerned by the use of lazy racist stereotypes about South Asians and their supposed career preferences. It reflects similar lazy stereotypes I have heard have been spouted at club academy level,” he said.
“Being gay is not a ‘life choice’ as he claimed too. The casual sexism of saying ‘girls’ do not like balls hit at them hard, is staggering from anyone, let alone the leader of our national game. It is completely unacceptable.”
Darren Bent, former England striker: “Slip of the tongue was it? Awful, just awful.”
Anton Ferdinand, former West Ham, Sunderland and QPR defender: “Clearly education is needed at all levels.”
Julian Knight, DCMS select committee chairman: “It’s right that Greg Clarke apologised before the committee. However, this isn’t the first time that the FA has come to grief over these issues. It makes us question their commitment to diversity.”
Alex Davies-Jones, committee member: “The language used by Greg Clarke in our meeting this morning was absolutely abhorrent. It speaks volumes about the urgent progress that needs to made in terms of leadership on equalities issues in sport. I can’t believe we’re still here in 2020.”


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Ceramic-Polymer Hybrid Electrolytes for All-Solid-State Lithium-Ion BatteriesCopyright: M. Wirtz
In recent years the development of efficient battery technologies for the use in portable electronic devices as well as large, stationary, remote energy storage systems became an essential field of research. One important sector is the research on lithium-ion batteries. Currently, conventionally applied lithium-ion batteries contain liquid or gel-polymer electrolytes featuring safety issues such as poor chemical stability, flammability and toxicity. These issues are limited by using solid state hybrid electrolytes.
Among various reported lithium-ion conducting ceramics the cubic polymorph of Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZ) displays high lithium-ion conductivity and good chemical stability, but requires expensive high temperature treatments. Processing is facilitated by combining polymer and inorganic LLZ powder. Moreover, the thermal and mechanical properties of the polymer are enhanced. From literature poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) with the conducting salt lithium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (LiTFSI) is known to be lithium-ion conducting. In the scope of this thesis hybrid electrolytes combining PEO, LiTFSI and LLZ will be investigated and optimized. Subsequently, this system will be compared to bio-based polymer-LLZ hybrid electrolytes.


The City of Abbeville's Public Works Department is responsible for:
City Maintained Roads and Sidewalk Maintenance
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Please note that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Public Works Department is operating on a modified schedule,
Boom trucks will run on Monday and Fridays. (Changed from three days to two and changed to Monday and Friday to reduce employee overlap). Due to this reduced schedule, please expect delays in limb and large item collection.
Residential Garbage & Recycling will run on a normal schedule.
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Future changes may need to be made depending on the spread of the virus and these changes will last until further notice.
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Losing a friend can be as painful and as agonizing as a divorce or the end of a love affair, yet it is rarely written about or even discussed. THE FRIEND WHO GOT AWAY is the first book to address this near-universal experience, bringing together the brave, eloquent voices of writers like Francine Prose, Katie Roiphe, Dorothy Allison, Elizabeth Strout, Ann Hood, Diana Abu Jabar, Vivian Gornick, Helen Schulman, and many others. Some write of friends who have drifted away, others of sudden breakups that took them by surprise. Some even celebrate their liberation from unhealthy or destructive relationships. Yet at the heart of each story is the recognition of a loss that will never be forgotten.
From stories about friendships that dissolved when one person revealed a hidden self or moved into a different world, to tales of relationships sabotaged by competition, personal ambition, or careless indifference, THE FRIEND WHO GOT AWAY casts new light on the meaning and nature of women’s friendships. Katie Roiphe writes with regret about the period in her life when even close friends seemed expendable compared to men and sex. Mary Morris reveals how a loan led to the unraveling of a lifelong friendship. Vivian Gornick explores how intellectual differences eroded the bond between once inseparable companions. And two contributors, once best friends, tell both sides of the story that led to their painful breakup.
Written especially for this anthology and touched with humor, sadness, and sometimes anger, these extraordinary pieces simultaneously evoke the uniqueness of each situation and illuminate the universal emotions evoked by the loss of a friend.
The reasons are myriad: one friend slept with the other's boyfriend; money caused an argument; friends became romantically involved with each other; lives and priorities changed; a bond simply "unraveled." For the women who contribute to this thoughtful anthology, the end of friendship no matter its cause is often distressing, and that feeling always lingers. Yet such a bleak subject has yielded a trove of mostly inquisitive, mindful writing, a selection of very personal pieces about a painful and fairly universal experience. Some writers remember childhood friendships: Diana Abu Jaber recalls her trials as an expatriate kid in Jordan, torn between a playmate who spoke her language and another whose words she couldn't understand yet with whom she felt closer; Nicole Keeter writes of her connection with and later break from the only other black girl in her fifth-grade class. Others evoke friendships from college and adulthood, such as Heather Abel and PW Forecasts editor Emily Chenoweth, who, in separate essays, delve into the circumstances that led to their friendship and its demise. "For a long time... my love for Heather was a piece of glass in my heart; it hurt every time I moved," writes Chenoweth. Though often sad when read in succession, these pieces are deeply affecting. Montaigne said friendship "feeds the spirit"; the same applies to this engrossing collection. (On sale May 17)
Stories that hit close.For anyone who has ever lost touch or broken up with a beloved friend

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Creamy Southern Grits
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Bring Almond Breeze, broth, butter and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan. Slowly stir in grits.
Cook over low heat for 6 to 10 minutes or until grits are creamy, stirring frequently. Top with a spoonful of Pimento Cheese and lightly swirl into warm grits.
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text: What's sweeter than honey? A gift of bees themselves! Bees help faciliate pollination for increased vegetation cover and their nutritious honey is an additional source of income. With new and supplementary livelihoods, farmers are no longer inclined to cut trees for a living, thus protecting the nearby forests. Help a family start beekeeping!

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By John Gruber
Journey across Bhutan with Gray Langur. October 16-29, limited availability.
The most technically ambitious and visually exuberant sticker app for iOS 10, hand-animated by David Lanham. Download it for free and make some awesome new friends.
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A day after Army Chief General VK Singh spoke against lifting the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Kashmir, moderate All Parties Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expressed anguish on Friday and asked New Delhi to take necessary measure to restart composite dialogue on the Kashmir problem.
Speaking at a congregation at historic Jama Masjid in Srinagar, Mirsaid said, “It’s unfortunate that Indian Army Chief has opposed lifting of the AFSPA in Jammu and Kashmir…This show India, which is intoxicated by power, want to impose their writ against the aspiration of people here through suppression and use of power,” said the Mirwaiz, who is also a head priest of the state.
Hardening his tone, Mirwaiz accused New Delhi of not taking any positive step to create conducive atmosphere for the resolution of the Kashmir issue.
“Any dialogue process will not yield results till unbridled powers given to security forces through black laws are not withdrawn…unfortunately no steps are being taken by New Delhi to provide some kind of relief to people of the state,” said Mirwaiz.
The AHPC chairman asked New Delhi to see new realities emerging on the international forums viz-a-viz Kashmir and “take steps as soon as possible to pave a way for the resolution of the issue.”
Mirwaiz warned that “if the unbridled powers to the security forces are not snatched and basic human rights respected in the state, it will have far reaching consequences”.
On Thursday, the Army Chief in an interview to Sainik Samachar, the Defence Ministry's official fortnightly, has said “any dilution of the AFSPA will impinge adversely on the manner in which the armed forces operate in Jammu and Kashmir and North East.
Singh said while operating against terrorists, insurgents and anti-national elements in constrained and trying circumstances, the armed forces need requisite legal protection.


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Olelo Community Media has gathered people from both sides of the GMO (genetically modified organisms) debate for four nights of signature programming that aims to delve more deeply into this often divisive issue.
“The subject of GMOs is clearly one that many people in our community feel passionately about,” says Roy Amemiya, president & CEO of ‘?lelo. “We hope that GMO Week will help all of us gain a better understanding of both the pros and cons of GMO so that our community can create solutions that are in the best interest of Hawai‘i.”
GMO Week launches on Monday, June 24 and continues through Thursday, June 27, running from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. each night. The ‘Olelo signature productions will air on Oahu on ‘Olelo Channel O‘AHU 55.
Because Neighbor Island interest in GMOs is so great, the shows will be also available during the same times on all of the Neighbor Islands through Channel 54, thanks to the local community access providers Akaku in Maui County, Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i on the Big Island and Ho‘ike Kauai.
The shows will also available for online viewing through ‘?leloNet On Demand by visiting www.olelo.org.
Monday, June 24 and Tuesday, June 25
GMO Week starts with two pre-recorded shows from panels that convened earlier this month. The June 25 show will present a continuation of what airs on June 24. On the first night, 30 minutes of programming from the pro-GMO panel will be presented first, followed by 30 minutes from the anti-GMO panel. On the second night, the order will switch, with 30 minutes from the anti-GMO panel to air first, followed by the pro-GMO panel.
Chad Blair of Honolulu Civil Beat served as the moderator for a pro-GMO panel that featured Dr. Dennis Gonsalves, director of the USDA Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center in Hilo; Dean Okimoto, owner of Nalo Farms and president of the Hawai‘i Farm Bureau; and Adolph Helm, project manager for Dow AgriSciences’ Moloka‘i, Hawai‘i Mycogen Seeds, and the Seeds and Traits Research and Development Project, as well as a board member of the Hawai‘i Crop Improvement Association.
Beth-Ann Kozlovich of Hawai‘i Public Radio served as the moderator for the anti-GMO panel. That panel featured Walter Ritte, manager and teacher at Keawenui Fishpond and Learning Center of Moloka‘i; Gary Hooser, Kaua‘i County councilmember and chair of the Agriculture and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee; and Scott Cooney, an adjunct professor of sustainability at the Shidler College of Business at UH Manoa.
Wednesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 27
In an ‘Olelo first, the public statewide is encouraged to participate in two live discussions on GMOs through live tweets or pre-submitted comments by phone. Questions or comments by phone should be submitted by calling 834.5303 no later than 4 p.m. on June 27. To submit questions via Twitter, the community is asked to use the hashtag #olelogmo. The ‘Olelo web page on this topic is www.olelo.org/gmo.
Questions submitted by the community will be among those discussed by the gathered experts.
The pro-GMO position in both live shows will be represented by the individuals who participated in the pre-recorded panel earlier this month: Dr. Dennis Gonsalves, Dean Okimoto and Adolph Helm.
The anti-GMO position in the live shows will be represented by a number of individuals from the community.
‘Olelo hopes to air similar week-long signature productions three to four times each year to explore other important community issues in depth.
For more information, visit www.olelo.org.


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The German ISP T-Online Wednesday reported that in the second quarter of 2001, its negative EBITDA improved by 14 percent
compared to the first quarter of 2001. The EBITDA was reduced from minus EUR
66.4 million (US$60.4 million) to minus EUR 56.9 million (US$51.7 million). This is still a tremendous negative
amount, but the massive increase in group sales is of particular interest to
investors. From Jan. 1 to June 30, 2001, sales amounted to EUR 539.3
million ($490.5 million), an increase of 53 percent compared to same period of time last
The company announced that the number of Access customers in Germany
increased from June 30, 2000 to June 30, 2001 by around 38 percent to about
7.5 million customers. Group-wide, there was a good 45 percent increase to
9.2 million customers. The foreign subsidiaries contributed to this
performance with around 800,000 new customers.
In the Internet access business, T-Online International AG was able to
increase its sales from EUR 311.2 million (US$283 million) in the first half-year of 2000 to
EUR 459.2 million (US$417 million) in the first half-year of 2001 — an increase of around 48
percent. The portal business in particular (Internet advertising, e-commerce
transactions) managed to buck the trend in this period of time and double to
EUR 67.9 million (US$61.7 million).
The new rates concept introduced in March 2001 greatly increased
profitability, according to Chief Executive Officer Thomas Holtrop. The replacement of the
narrowband flat rate, which was making a loss, proved to be right on target.
“Of the around 500,000 original customers with the narrowband flat rate,
200,000 have already chosen one of the new rate options,” Holtrop said. “Our
goal is still to break even with the EBITDA for the year 2002 in Germany and
for the entire T-Online Group in the year 2003.”
In addition to this, the expansion of the portal business is seen as a key
factor. Content partnerships already exist with “Bild,” the “Motor-Presse
Stuttgart,” ZDF and DaimlerChrysler. T-Online Travel, an online travel
portal, is to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2001. T-Vision, the new
broadband portal for chargeable audio and video offers based on T-DSL, will
be launched at the start of 2002.


text: We assume most of y'all are at least peripherally familiar with DJ Mustard at this point - even if you aren't, you've definitely heard a beat of his at some point within the past five years. The Pushaz Ink affiliate has pioneered what he describes as "ratchet music", and is a close friend of fellow Californian artist YG, also serving as his official tour DJ. Throughout his young career, the Los Angeles native has already collaborated with the likes of Young Jeezy, Tyga, 2 Chainz, TeeFlii, Nipsey Hussle, Ty Dolla $ign and many more. To date, his most recognizable singles would have to be YG's "My Nigga", 2 Chainz' "I'm Different" and Tyga's "Rack City". Most recently, he's been collaborating with Rihanna as well as the TDE camp, and curated the first edition of industry insider and renowned artist manager Steve Lobel's "Battle For Beats" event, during which a free beat is given to the emcee who comes out on top. Stay tuned for the further adventures of Dijon McFarlane.


Make a Simple Ceremonial Robe.
This pattern can be made out of any material, will fit anybody, and requires almost no sewing skill at all.
Fold the fabric in half so that the folded fabric is as long as you wish your robe to be. Cut a half circle in the middle of the fold through both layers. This will become the head hole. Make the hole about the size of your head taking care not to make it too big. Cut a short slit along the front of the hole (about four inches) on one side only. Measure all the way around the largest part of your body. Take two thirds of this measurement and this will tell you how wide to cut it at the arm pits the top of the T). An example if your bust is 30 inches then the space between the arm pits should measure 20 inches. The arm holes should be very loose, so cut the arm pits out a generous way down from the top ( or else putting it on may be difficult and off.) Now cut out the side triangles through both layers. After done simply sew up the sides(marked in red) and turn the whole thing inside out. You have completed your robe. If you want to finish the edges all you need to do is turn the edges under and sew them down. The most convenient material to do this with is a sheet or other wide material, but if your material is not wide enough, simply cut half of it on one piece folded. The other half on another piece folded and sew it up the middle.
You need to have a basic knowledge of fabrics, or know someone who does to help you, and decide how you intend to use your robe. Most of us DO tend to hang around candles a great deal. We wouldn't want to be wearing big droopy sleeves that are combustible right? You wouldn't want to be in the middle of a ritual and ACTUALLY go up in a puff of smoke. Keep in mind some fabrics don't burn.. they MELT (many types of polyester are plastic). Most traditionalists prefer natural materials (this means cotton. cotton blend, silk, even wool for those 'cold' evenings of winter). However, if you have a little blend of polyesteror percale in your cotton this cuts down on ironing. Silk is generally hard to care for, requiring either dry cleaning or hand washing. When you shop for fabric, take note on how much the cloth "ravels" on the bolt. All fabrics tend to fray a little bit, but there some that almost disintegrate into a big nasty ball of fuzz at the edges. Run your hand across the fabric to see if you can seam it without its becoming unraveled. If you are working with silk or satin, there is a product called "fray check" which is much like glue you put on the seams AFTER you sew it to prevent further unraveling. You can also zigzag the seam selvages after sewing to prevent this. Sewing with a Serger is helpful as well. If you are a novice at sewing I strongly suggest that you stick with cotton, cotten blends, or percale. Do not attempt to use a stretch material like knit used in making tee-shirts or swim wear. These types of material need special handling.
Decorating The fun part comes after you get the basic robe done - it's the decorating. If you have a special talent for embroidery, cross stitching, applique, you can design a special symbol that is meaningful for you. Perhaps a totem animal, emblem, runes, oghams, or Celtic knot work will be your choice. If you visit the fabric store, you will find that they have pre-decorated ribbons that can be used in wide and narrow ribbons. Your options are endless.


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SEAN MORONEY - Founder & CEO
Food has always been a big part of my life and a huge part of my travels. I love to cook and I love to eat and I love to share my love of cooking with others. I love learning about the food of different countries and regions and I run cooking classes at home to teach people the dishes I have learned to cook while travelling.
I have travelled extensively through Asia, from the tropical heat of Thailand and South East Asia, to the heights of Tibet and Nepal. My journeys have taken me to some 16 countries so far, scores of cities and hundreds of towns and villages. I love visiting new and far off places, meeting new people and having awesome new cultural experiences.
My tours take you on extraordinary culinary journeys around the world. Every hotel, cooking class, street food stall, in fact every detail, has been handpicked and has been tried, tested, and tasted by me. I incorporate village homestays in the tours where you get to immerse yourself into a new cultural experience and live like a local for a while.
I also encourage ethical, responsible, and sustainable travel and support cultural awareness (learn more). I host every tour and am always around to support my fellow travellers, however, each tour is led by experienced local guides. I only use local chefs for cooking classes and we support local cafes, restaurants and businesses. These locals are in the know, experts in their countries history, culture and of course their cuisine.
Taste Travel Food Adventure Tours will take you off the beaten track where you will meet real locals and learn about their lives and culture. My current tours to Cambodia and Laos feature exciting street food tours, cooking classes, homestays and the best food experiences each country has to offer.

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Back in January, Slayer guitarist Kerry King told us that he and drummer Dave Lombardo were already six songs deep into the writing of the new Slayer album. At the time, King said that the band planned to hit the studio in May, and that the album would be released by year's end.
"Many years ago, a young and naive Nine Inch Nails were asked what TV shows they'd be interested in appearing on," Trent Reznor wrote yesterday via Twitter, "As a joke (and likely drunk), they thought of the most absurd choice they could come up with at the time. They were then informed their bluff had been called and were actually booked on said show."
Yesterday, March 28, Aerosmith held a special press conference at the Grove in Anaheim, California to talk about their upcoming "The Global Warming" tour, as well as clue us in on the band's new album.
American Idol, which has been catching some flack this season -- its 11th -- for its lower-than-usual ratings and a panel of judges (including Aerosmith's Steven Tyler) who refuse to say anything even remotely critical or mean, got slightly more interesting last night when contestant Elise Testone belted out Led Zeppelin's "Whole Lotta Love."
Peavey has teamed with Ted Nugent and Artists For Autism to promote a Peavey guitar auction to benefit Autism Speaks and Project Lifesaver International. The auction is live on eBay until Thursday, April 5.


Nokia 8.3 5G shows up on Amazon
|Nokia 8.3 5G Phone|
The Nokia 8.3 5G, which was reported by HMD Global back in March, is clearly approaching discharge.
Nokia mobile reports that the telephone has been recorded on Amazon Germany and Galaxus, which is Switzerland’s biggest online retailer.
While the Amazon posting doesn’t make reference to a discharge date, Galaxus says the Nokia 8.3 5G will be accessible beginning September 15.
Prior, HMD Global had said that the handset, which happens to be its first 5G-prepared telephone, would show up in summer 2020. Subsequently, it’s very plausible that Galaxus is demonstrating a placeholder date and the handset will be accessible to buy soon.
The desire recently was that the Nokia 8.3 5G wouldn’t hit the racks until July yet since it has been recorded, a June discharge appears to be likely.
Nokia 8.3 5G is perfect with most 5G groups
At its center, the Nokia 8.3 5G is a mid-officer. It is powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 765G chip that has a 5G modem implicit. You can pick between 6GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of local stockpiling. Inward memory is expandable, because of the MicroSD opening.
It accompanies a 6.81-inch LCD show and highlights a 24MP selfie shooter with ZEISS optics that is housed in a punch-opening. On the back, it has a quad-camera arrangement, containing a 64MP fundamental shooter with a Zeiss focal point, a 12MP ultrawide camera, a 2MP large scale module, and a 2MP profundity sensor.
The telephone runs stock Android 10 and it is a piece of the Android One program, which implies 2 years of OS redesigns and 3 years of security refreshes are ensured.
The unique mark scanner is installed inside the force key of the handset and there is likewise a devoted Google Assistant catch. Inside is a 4,500mAh battery and 18W quick charging is upheld. The gadget additionally includes a 3.5mm earphone jack.
Maybe the most striking thing about the Nokia 8.3 5G is that it bolsters more 5G groups than most telephones available. The 6GHz mmWave is a special case, yet that shouldn’t be an issue as most transporters around the globe are as yet assembling it out. The telephone is perfect with lower FDD groups and high TDD groups. This implies as long as 5G has gone live in a specific spot, the Nokia 8.3 5G ought to have the option to interface with it. This isn’t valid for most 5G telephones, which bolster explicit groups.
Actually, the telephone could chip away at mmWave as well and in this manner HMD Global may dispatch another adaptation of it down the line in organization with a transporter. In this way, to put it plainly, the Nokia 8.3 5G will take a shot at all current and inevitable 5G organizes over the world.
Up until now, just one shading variation – Polar Night, has been reported. It is relied upon to cost £500 and €600 in the UK and Europe, individually.


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I made these simple whimsical flower earrings after a trip to Iceland, where the natives believe in fairies. They feed the fairies and give them shelter to keep them happy so the that the fairies make mischief. Sterling silver charms and ear wire.
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Charm dimensions: 0.5" diameter


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Cresyn introduced the C510E dual-chamber, semi-open back, half in-ear headphones offering a comfortable fit, wide frequency response and a supremely rich, open sound at an affordable price point.
The Cresyn C510E features a unique dual-chamber construction with a semi-open back, tuning the sound to extend the frequency response in a similar fashion to a vented speaker cabinet. Output from the rear of the driver is channelled through the main chamber and a further sub-chamber, with controlled output through a mesh panel at the back of each earpiece. Specially optimized dampers are positioned strategically throughout, further tuning the driver's output.
Most in-ear headphones are sealed at the rear and like all closed-back designs they can suffer from internal reflections that colour the sound. The C510E's dual-chamber, strategically damped, semi-open back construction serves to extend the bass response, minimise internal reflections and tune the sound to ensure optimal balance throughout a wide frequency range: deep, rich bass; smooth, expressive midrange; crisp, detailed treble.
Photo: Exploded diagram showing the Cresyn C510E's dual-chamber construction
Comfortable Half In-Ear Design
The C510E also sports Cresyn's half in-ear design. Typical in-ear (ear canal) headphones deliver high levels of noise isolation, discrete style, excellent portability and a secure fit, but some people find them uncomfortable to wear in comparison to on-ear designs, particularly over long periods. Cresyn's ingenious half in-ear concept is intended to give the best of both worlds — a compact design that fits snugly just outside the ear canal, intruding less within the ear and ensuring high levels of comfort during even the lengthiest of listening sessions.
Excellent Build Quality
Build quality is excellent throughout, with aluminium housings for high durability and smart styling. Soft silicon ear tips are provided in four different sizes, together with a pair of Comply T-400 memory foam tips, thus ensuring a snug, comfortable fit for every listener. A soft, protective carrying pouch is also supplied.
The C510E delivers a spacious, full-scale sound that's hugely enjoyable with a wide range of music and comfortable over long listening periods. Given their high-quality construction and innovative design, perhaps the most surprising thing about these half in-ear headphones is the price.
- Type: Half in-ear headphones
- Construction: Dual-chamber, semi-open back
- Driver Size: 14.3mm
- Impedance: 32 Ohms
- Sensitivity: 101dB
- Frequency Range: 15Hz-20kHz
- Max Input Power: 40mW
- Cord Length: 1.2m
- Jack: 3.5mm
- Weight: 6.8g (without cord)
Four sets of silicon ear tips; one set of Comply T-400 memory foam ear tips; carrying pouch
Price and Availability
The Cresyn C510E is distributed in the UK exclusively by iHeadphones and is available now for £29.99.
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CROSSROADS is San Francisco Cinematheque’s annual film festival, a celebration of recent and rediscovered avant-garde film/video work. CROSSROADS 2013, curated by Cinematheque Artistic Director Steve Polta, will take place April 5–7, at the Victoria Theatre (2961 16th Street, SF). This year’s festal will feature a total of 51 films, videos and performance works by 48… Read more »
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ATA is looking for volunteers to help with our Gallery and our Screenings. Volunteers run screenings, organize events, curate shows, and get stuff done. Volunteers can come to any ATA show for free. We need people who are creative, reliable, and willing to commit to 4 hours a week.
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Producing metal parts in a powder bed fusion process is proving to be a game changer in the energy sector, where it generates new opportunities to produce previously impossible geometries in internal cooling channels or undercuts that are used in all sorts of heat exchangers and turbine generator systems.
How do you economically produce huge parts with intricate geometry that has a tendency to warp but must withstand critical applications in a demanding environment? Here’s the answer.
Here are five important aspects of the design and manufacturing process that everyone should understand to properly and successfully implement metal additive manufacturing within your company.
Because metal additive manufacturing processes are complex and require extensive material and process knowledge, it can be difficult for a metal fabricator to see how or when 3D printing might fit. To help make sense of it all, let’s consider the basics of additive manufacturing and 3D printing and how it all relates to metal fabrication.
The durability and strength of metal, coupled with a nimble approach to product development and reduced lead times, are driving the widespread adoption of metal additive manufacturing for orthopedic care and prosthetics. Here is one example where 3D metal printing recently proved to be a truly lifesaving process.
Magnet Applications and ORNL have 3D printed NdFeB magnets that outperform traditional bonded magnets, and with less waste.
They are developing software that streamlines the design and preparation of metal parts that are 3D printed using laser metal fusion.
This site will produce titanium alloys for additive manufacturing and certain high-end thermal spray powders.
The TruPrint 1000 laser metal fusion system from TRUMPF is a perfect fit for job shops, medical or dental customers, or for R&D environments.
Additive manufacturing enables layer-by-layer processes to fabricate three-dimensional products. See the continued improvements in materials and processes that are producing more industrial additive solutions than ever.
The spindle-powered wireless 3D Print Head from Hurco enables shops with no solid modeling experience to transform their WinMax part programs into a 3D printed rapid prototype directly on their CNC machine.


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National City Processing Co., the second-largest transaction processor in the country, is bolstering its management team in response to an expanding electronic payments industry.
The Louisville, Ky.-based processor, a unit of Cleveland-based National City Corp., announced two promotions and three new appointments last week.
Delroy R. Hayunga, 51, president and chief executive since 1985, assumed the newly created position of chairman and chief executive. Mr. Hayunga is focusing on strategic issues and long-range growth opportunities.
Tony G. Holcombe, 39, most recently executive vice president, was promoted to president. He is responsible for day-to-day operations.
Mr. Holcombe said the moves "strengthen the management team to better handle needs of merchants going forward" as card acceptance diversifies into debit, procurement, and corporate segments.
The company, which processed two billion transactions in 1994, "made its mark" servicing large corporations, such as Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target, he said.
Mr. Holcombe said the company's strategy in promoting two very senior players would "help us continue to grow and expand" the flagship merchant business, which reported revenues of $350 million in 1994.
The new appointees include Richard Alston as executive vice president of corporate resources, responsible for mergers and acquisitions and for all staff units. Previously, Mr. Alston worked for Sealy Inc. in marketing, sales, finance, and operations.
Kurt S. Knipp was hired as executive vice president of bankcard services, responsible for all aspects of sales, marketing, operations, and systems. Mr. Knipp worked for rival Nabanco in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., for the past four years, most recently as senior vice president, mergers and acquisitions.
Michael E. McEvoy was named senior vice president of bankcard product development, responsible for new products and services. Mr. McEvoy was previously president of the Quest Network, an electronic funds transfer network.
Mr. McEvoy reports to Mr. Knipp, while both Mr. Alston and Mr. Knipp report to Mr. Holcombe, who reports to Mr. Hayunga.
William R. Robertson, deputy chairman and head of all fee businesses for National City Corp., said the management changes reflect its concern over rising competition.
"You saw FDC's acquisition of CES - that makes the competitive heat that much stronger," said Mr. Robertson. "We felt it was necessary to beef up management," he added.
Mr. Robertson referred to First Data Corp.'s purchase of Card Establishment Services, the number-three transaction processor in the country. Credit Card News, a weekly newsletter, ranks Nabanco as No. 1.
"Every day the competitive threat is out there - we just have to stay even with it."
Mr. Robertson said the promotions would serve to enhance management of the core business as well as further to develop National City's other operations, which include revenue accounting for the airline industry, check services, remittance processing, freight audit, electronic benefit payments, and corporate accounts payable divisions.


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“And tell me, people of Orphalese, what have you
in these houses? And what is it
you guard with fastened doors? ………….
But you, children of space, you restless in
rest, you shall not be trapped nor tamed.
Your house shall be not an anchor but a
It shall not be a glistening film that covers
a wound, but an eyelid that guards the
You shall not fold your wings that you
may pass through doors, nor bend your
heads that they strike not against a ceiling,
nor fear to breathe lest walls should crack
and fall down.
And though of magnificence and splendour,
your house shall not hold your secret
nor shelter your longing.
For that which is boundless in you abides
in the mansion of the sky, whose door is
the morning mist, and whose windows are
the songs and the silences of night.”
………….from THE PROPHET, written and
illustrated by Kahlil Gibran, 1883-1931
For generations now, the songs and poetry of
Gibran have been a clarion call as we were
growing up. Every now and then, I can pick
up the book to renew its timeless guidance.
always with love,


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Inspectors from the Ministry of Finance visited the Bucharest City Hall on Monday to continue the investigation stopped in the first part of the year due to the coronavirus crisis and the pandemic, the Minister of Public Finance, Florin Cîţu, announced on Tuesday.
“Yesterday the inspectors from the Ministry of Finance went to the Bucharest City Hall to continue this investigation because when we stopped, in the first part of the year, due to the coronavirus crisis and the pandemic, the Bucharest City Hall did not have the situation of the concluded contracts regarding the ongoing investments. We received this situation of ongoing investments in July and now of course we are continuing the investigation. This is about 110 investment and procurement contracts, of which 50 are made with companies set up by the Bucharest City Hall. You know very well that even there all companies are under the investigation of the MFP. I will keep you informed of what is happening, but I repeat, the first report has already been sent to DNA, we will see the results of these reports further,” said Florin Cîţu, according to Agerpres.
He also mentioned the reasons behind the control at the Bucharest City Hall, emphasizing that the funds allocated to the subsidy for the payment of thermal energy and other funds were diverted to other destinations.
He said that last year Bucharest City Hall took the money from the budget subsidy for thermal energy and transportation and used it for “something else” and then persuaded the previous government to issue an emergency ordinance to borrow and to increase public debt.


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The new public protector says she will leave the dispute over the state capture report prepared by h.
Patrick Rampai's letter about the Swartruggens killings refers.
He is correct about the tragedy having its roots in racism. I see children as young as 10 inflamed by hatred towards anyone who is not white. To be fair, I have also seen black children showing the same hatred towards white people. This is the parents' fault. Let's leave the past where it belongs and start building our country.
My heart goes out to the bereaved families in Skielik. I am white and my home language is Afrikaans.
I disagree with some of our politicians who say that this terrible tragedy was not due to racism because this misinformed and confused young man would not have gone into an area occupied by whites and committed the same terrible crime. A lot of violence can be traced back to racial hatred.
All South Africans must unite, hold hands and love each other. That way we might be able to overcome the challenges facing us.
To the people of our beautiful Rainbow Nation I say, stop the hatred and build bridges across race and culture with love. You might say that this is only one man's dream, but every person who stands up for this dream will make a difference.
Kobus Olivier, Polokwane

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Former Vice President Al Gore said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union” that there was a global mental health crisis because young people look at we are not yet solving the climate crisis.
Anchor Jake Tapper said, “It does look like the 2024 election will come down to President Biden versus former President Trump, and I’m wondering what you think the world would look like under President Trump being re-elected, which is a possibility, not only when it comes to the climate but also when it comes to democracy.”
Gore said, “Well, I saw the other day where he pledged to be a dictator on day one, and you kind of wonder what it will take for people to believe him when he tells us who he is. And, you know, the solution to political despair is political action. And for those in the Republican Party and in the Democratic Party and Independents who love American democracy and who want to preserve our capacity to govern ourselves and solve our problems, now is the time to get active.”
He added, “There is a mental health crisis around the world. I think that one of the main reasons for that is that young people look at the fact that we are not yet solving the climate crisis or dealing with some of the other challenges. We heard the word thrown around polycrisis. Well, solving the climate crisis is a poly-solution. We know what we need to do, and we have the means to do it, and we have to make sure that we make the right political choices in our democracy to enable ourselves to make the right choices.”
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Author(s): Wagner J, Kean T, Young R, Dennis JE, Caplan AI
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Abstract Mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapeutics are showing significant benefit in multiple clinical trials conducted by both academic and commercial organizations, but obstacles remain for their large-scale commercial implementation. Recent studies have attempted to optimize MSC-based therapeutics by either enhancing their potency or increasing their delivery to target tissues. Overexpression of trophic factors or in vitro exposure to potency-enhancing factors are two approaches that are demonstrating success in preclinical animal models. Delivery enhancement strategies involving tissue-specific cytokine pathways or binding sites are also showing promise. Each of these strategies has its own set of distinct advantages and disadvantages when viewed with a mindset of ultimate commercialization and clinical utility.
This article was published in Curr Opin Biotechnol
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Who is barbara bush dating
If you had asked most pundits in the Fifties which novelist’s centenary we would be celebrating in 2013, most would have guessed at a proponent of the nouveau roman; an addresser of contemporary concerns; a chronicler of social injustice.
Not many would have backed an unassuming woman whose novels were apt to begin: “The new curate seemed quite a nice young man, but what a pity it was that his combinations showed, tucked carelessly into his socks, when he sat down.” Barbara Pym’s unique and unmistakable comedies of English life had an uncertain status during her lifetime, but since her death in 1980 her reputation has grown steadily.
In A Glass of Blessings (1958), an underemployed housewife enjoys a flirtation, only to discover that mysterious Piers lives in Shepherd’s Bush with his knitwear-modelling boyfriend, Keith (“'He’ll eat anything really,’ said Keith to me in a confidential tone, gathering his purchases together into a canvas bag”).
In Excellent Women (1952), a respectable spinster is entranced by glamorous, selfish Rocky living below with his tousled wife, only to find herself pulled into an exhausting and unsatisfying romance with dour anthropologist Everard.
Related: Ashley Judd Gets Candid With Diane Sawyer About Weinstein And now, Heather isn't the only one speaking out, as actress Jordana Grolnick has since spoken up about her own unsavory experience with President Bush. According to Miz Grolnick, Bush copped a feel when they posed for a picture during the powerhouse's visit to the production of Smh.
In an attempt to downplay the situation, a spokesperson from Bush Sr.'s team claimed these awkward moments were the result of the 93-year-old being confined to a wheelchair.
To try to put people at ease, the president routinely tells the same joke — and on occasion, he has patted women's rears in what he intended to be a good-natured manner.
Only in 1977 did a stroke of luck turn Pym’s fortunes around.
The Times Literary Supplement, of all publications, ran a special issue canvassing opinion on the most over- and underrated writers of the century.
Her six previous novels went on being read, and were even popular among a no doubt unfashionable readership.
She went on with her job at the International African Institute – where she met the sort of academics who appear often in her novels – with no prospect of further publication.
They occupy a very specific corner of existence, and her concerns remain much the same from book to book.

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Good luck .....
Good luck to the Novice REP team and the Peewee House Teams in their tournaments this weekend.
The Novice REP team heads to Cobourg for the Northumberland Silver Stick Tournament, while the Peewees head to Smith's Falls.
GO GAN GO!!

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Niger State Government has restated its commitment to sustain synergy with security agencies in other to enhance protection of lives and property of its Citizens.
Governor Abubakar Sani Bello made this known when he visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu in Abuja.
Governor Sani Bello said the present administration’s support and collaboration with the various security agencies in the state has helped in improving on the already existing peaceful coexistence and minimizing activities of illegal miners in the state.
“My greatest challenge used to be the issue of incessant farmers/herders clashes, banditry and cattle rustling which has reduced with the establishment of the 30,000 hectares grazing reserve in the state and deployment of Agro Rangers.”
“We will continue to be proactive as well as explore every avenue to ensure safety of our people because they elected us to serve them. We will provide all the necessary logistical support to the Agro Rangers to enable them discharge their duties effectively”
The Commandant General of the NSCDC, Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu said 1,500 Agro Rangers had already been trained and deployed to provide security for agro Allied investments across the country.
He stated that the establishment of Agro Rangers has greatly reduced cases of farmers/herders clashes, cattle rustling and kidnapping in most parts of the country.
“I want to use this opportunity to once again appreciate the Niger State Government for providing a land for the construction of the command’s headquarters in the state which has been completed awaiting inauguration.”Gana stated.


Still awaiting a decision of his appeal to the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Mt. Shasta Brewing Co. owner Vaunne Dillmann was recently contacted by the ACLU and told the organization wanted to represent him and his case, pro bono.
There is a big controversy surrounding First Amendment rights brewing in the little town of Weed, California.
Since the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau ordered Vaunne Dillmann, owner of the Mt. Shasta Brewing Company, to stop using his bottle caps because of a pun that plays on the name of his home town, a whirlwind of supporters has been blowing his way.
One such advocate, the American Civil Liberties Union, recently jumped on the band wagon and is saying the ATTTB’s denial of Dillmann’s ability to place the slogan “Try Legal Weed” on bottle caps for his Weed Ales is simply beyond the pale.
The ATTTB, however, continues to stand its ground.
Still awaiting the decision of his appeal to the ATTTB, Dillmann was recently contacted by the ACLU and told the organization wanted to represent him and his case, pro bono.
“This is a classic example of Mr. Dillmann exercising his free speech rights,” said ACLU attorney Adam Wolf, who is leading the case. “We’re basically telling the government to stop bullying this small business owner around.”
Wolf noted that no lawsuit had been filed as of the time of the interview, but that action will be taken if the government continues to prevent Dillmann from using his bottle caps.
“If a lawsuit is filed, Mr. Dillmann will have an excellent chance of winning the case,” stated Wolf, adding, “the government has no business telling people what is appropriate and what is not appropriate.
“Frankly, it’s embarrassing that the government would spend money to go after Mr. Dillmann. “Tax payers should know that the government allocates resources in such a misguided way.”
Even with the backing of the ACLU, the ATTTB isn’t budging on the issue.
When contacted Tuesday morning, ATTTB spokesman Art Resnick said he was unaware of the ACLU’s decision to take up the case.
“This doesn’t change anything,” he said. “[Dillmann’s] appeal is working it’s way through the channels here. I expect there will be a decision shortly.”
The quandary began when the ATTTB, during a review of Dillmann’s application for a new beer label in February this year, banned use of the caps, claiming that “Try Legal Weed” was a “drug reference” and that it could mislead customers about the characteristics of the beverage. The ATTTB also told him if he uses the caps he could be subject to fines or penalties.
“This is all just ridiculous,” said Dillmann, a former Oakland cop. “The government is playing God; they are the judge, jury and executioner. I’m tired of Big Brother regulating the American people in everything they do.”
Dillmann laughs at the ATTTB’s claim that the pun insinuates marijuana use and wonders if the feds are confused about the contents of beers like Rogue’s “Dead Guy Ale” or Big Sky’s “Moose Drool Brown Ale.”
“Does ‘Moose Drool’ insinuate that when you open a bottle you get a slimy wet one?” Dillmann wondered.
Dillmann, 61, is no stranger to a fight; since starting his brewery he has dealt with numerous local complaints.
Dillmann’s “Try Legal Weed” pun on his bottle caps is accompanied by “A Friend in Weed is a Friend Indeed.”
He said he uses his saying to promote the community and draw the eye of the consumer.
The town was named after Abner Weed in 1901, a lumber baron who also served as a state senator a century ago.
“All our products identify with the community and our geographical region,” Dillman said. “I have never insinuated anything other than a pun to encourage people to come and enjoy the town and the business for what they are – unique and individual.”
Pictured on every beer label sold is the Weed Arch, a metal archway situated at the entrance of the town’s downtown area, which Dillmann himself helped erect in 1988.
The brewery recently took delivery of a 400,000 cap order at a price of around $10,000. Dillmann could be out that money if the ATTTB rejects his appeal.
The saga has captured the attention of countless people around the world.
Dillmann said he has received over 1,200 supportive letters, emails and phone calls from individuals and groups, some wanting to appoint him as their official spokesperson. He has even won the support of congressman Wally Herger and U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer, as well as many local government officials.
“I’m leading a charge,” Dillmann proclaimed waving a hefty stack of support letters. “People are totally irate with this.” Then he adds his recently coined cliche: “It’s my little bottle cap heard round the world.”
Dillmann said the controversy has been physically and emotionally draining on him and his family. But, he says, he is staying positive and is confident the issue will eventually end in his favor.
“Besides, I haven’t broken any laws,” he said.
Dillmann said he believes he and the ATTTB will eventually come to an agreement. But until then it’s business as usual at the brewery.


Since 2010, authorized users have been able to use Terravis as a standardized digital channel to access two sources of information relevant to real estate in the shape of land register and survey data. A further key element is now being added in the form of public law restrictions on land ownership (PLR land register). Providing a one-stop source for these three elements of land data enables our customers to make their processes more efficient.
ÖREB/PLR is a reliable official information system for the key public law restrictions on land ownership, covering aspects such as building zones, design and development plans, awards of preservation status, noise sensitivity levels and groundwater protection zones. In providing access to PLR data, SIX is increasing the volume of the relevant information it provides to its customers. Landowners, official bodies, public administration departments and the various players on the real estate market will all benefit from the expansion of this service.
In collaboration with the canton of Nidwalden, SIX has been acquiring experience in the provision of PLR data via Terravis since mid-2016. The PLR data of the cantons of Thurgau, Uri, Valais, Bern and Schwyz is also being made available with effect from today, Wednesday, 7 October 2018. Preparations are ongoing for the activation of data for additional cantons.
The PLR land register is a public law register under construction. As such, it is being built and managed by the public sector. Out of more than 150 public law ownership restrictions, in an initial step the 17 most important restrictions from 8 areas have been included in the land register.
Werner Möckli, Head Terravis AG, comments: “Connecting up the PLR land register is a milestone for SIX Terravis. For the first time, customers will be able to obtain a full picture of a property at the touch of a button.”


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Hi everyone and welcome to our Jan. Celebrity Home Chef Series. Today we have a guest who is so into cooking for her friends that she wrote a book and started a blog about it: The Good Neighbor Cookbook.
Celebrity Home Chef #13’s name is Suzanne Schlossberg, she is a writer who lives in Oregon with her husband and twin boys and is sharing her blogsite (which I happen to be on today-no coincidence there!) and a delicious recipe from her new book. For other recipes and tips on cooking for friends and family in need, check out her awesome blog at : www.thegoodneighborcookbook.com
Sweet Pepper and Spinach Lasagne:
Prep time: 25 minutes/ Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
I used to be intimidated by lasagnes, but this made me realize how easy it really is, especially using no-boil lasagne noodles. But I have to admit, I don’t give this one away that often — it’s too delicious, and my kids love it.
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 red bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
2 (15-ounce) containers ricotta
2 cups (8 ounces) grated mozzarella
1/2 cup (2 ounces) grated Parmesan
5 cups toasted garlic marinara (page tk) or store-bought marinara
1 (9-ounce box) no-boil lasagna (16 sheets)
Heat the oven to 375F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the
onion, bell peppers, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and cook, stirring often,
until tender, 12 to 15 minutes (decrease the heat, as necessary, to prevent scorching). Squeeze the spinach of any excess water and add to the skillet along with the black pepper, crushed red pepper, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and the Parmesan.
In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, spread 1 cup of the sauce over the bottom. Top with a
layer of 4 lasagna sheets, another cup of sauce, one third of the cheese mixture, and
one third of the vegetable mixture; repeat twice. Top with the remaining lasagna sheets, sauce, and 1 cup of the mozzarella. Cover tightly with foil and bake until the noodles are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
Cook’s tip: Freeze the lasagna whole or in smaller portions. Bake directly from
frozen in a baking dish, covered with foil, until heated through, about 1 hour.


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Zlatan Ibrahimovic has returned to AC Milan after leaving Major Soccer League side LA Galaxy the club has confirmed.
Ibrahimovic played for two seasons between 2010 and 2012 with Milan, helping them to their last Serie A title.
The 38-year-old left Los Angeles Galaxy last month following the club’s elimination from the Major League Soccer playoffs.
He was last week linked with a move to English Premier League side Everton FC after the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti but Milan, through a video on Twittet has now quashed those rumours.
— AC Milan (@acmilan) December 27, 2019


JAIPUR: A loan of $300 million has been approved by The Asian Development Bank (ADB) to develop Rajasthan’ secondary towns. ADB said that the loan has been sanctioned to improve water supply, sanitation infrastructure and services in towns of Rajasthan.
ADB added that the initiative is expected to build wide-ranging access to improved water supply services for around five lakh people and better sewage and sanitation services for about seven lakh people in secondary towns.
Na Won Kim, ADB Senior Urban Development Specialist for South Asia, said that association with ADB assures financial sustainability and institutional boost in local governments, and new helpful practices. She further said that advanced features such as smart technologies and cost-effective system should be extensively introduced in other cities of Rajasthan and further off.
The Manila-headquartered bank said that at least eight projects of water supply systems are believed to improve by 2027 as a result of this initiative. About one lakh urban poor households with five new or rehabilitated water treatment plants will be benefiting from this project. This project will establish on three previous related projects and sector reforms supported by ADB in Rajasthan.
The project will come up with improved economic assistance to women and weaker groups through skill training, various internships and awareness activities.


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Schools’ indoor air quality
Not enough to explain students’ ailments: Study
Published : 15 Jan 2020, 03:15
Updated : 15 Jan 2020, 11:24
In school buildings with indoor air quality-related problems like moisture damage, temperature problems, or poor ventilation, students experience slightly more symptoms than in buildings in which conditions are stated to be better based on expert evaluation.
However, the association between indoor air quality of school buildings and the symptoms suffered by students is so weak that it is not possible to assess the indoor air quality reliably based on the number of reported symptoms, reports a recent study conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the University of Helsinki. The study report has been run by the scientific journal Environmental Health, says a THL press release.
The researchers found that inadequate indoor air quality was connected to students’ respiratory and general symptoms, such as colds, coughs, and headaches.
Some links to lower airway or skin symptoms were also found, but not to eye symptoms.
Earlier research also suggests that symptoms are not a good marker of the indoor air quality of a building.
“We need more research on how much indoor air impurities explain the differences in symptoms between schools, in comparison to other factors that influence symptoms. To date, these other factors have been remarkably little researched,” said Professor Juha Pekkanen.
Besides indoor air, other factors that influence symptoms include the age of the people concerned, their health and stress levels, including how well they are doing and feeling at work and school, and beliefs and concerns about the risks of poor indoor air.
The fact that many issues influence people’s symptoms in indoor environments needs to be considered when interpreting the results of indoor air questionnaires.
“Questionnaires aimed at building-users provide valuable additional information for the management of indoor air quality problems. However, the decisions on renovations should be based primarily on data obtained by investigating the building,” said Chief Physician Jussi Lampi.
The study covered 129 lower and upper primary school buildings in the Helsinki area.
The building conditions were assessed based on the City of Helsinki’s evaluations. The THL’s indoor air questionnaire was used in the study to gather data about students’ symptoms.
More than 12,000 students responded to the questionnaire. The response rate was 60 per cent.


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The equipment and signage required on a motorway gantry is unique to the route and running lanes. Every gantry is designed to accommodate a specific set of equipment including ladders, access platforms, signs, lights, cameras, control gear. A single highway project may comprise 100+ gantries and could therefore have 100+ individual gantry designs.
With the inception of Highways England’s Smart Motorway Programme (SMP) the need to provide these structures in even greater numbers and to even tighter programmes required a step change in the product design process.
Ramboll’s gantry generation solution automates gantry design and modelling. It is a constantly evolving system that reduces complexity in gantry model creation whilst addressing current and emerging client requirements. It incorporates analysis software, 3D visualisation tools and 40 years of experience to provide efficient and effective design products for the highways industry. Our approach to structural design now takes hours rather than days, saving many thousands of pounds in design and construction costs every year.
“The significance of the design systems used has been central in the development of the Smart Motorway concept, providing a standard of excellence to the wider motorway environment” - Paul Unwin RPP MAPM FCIHT, Lead Sponsor M4 and M25, Smart Motorways Programme, Major Projects, Highways England
Ramboll designed over 300 gantries in 2016, providing approximately 95% of all highway gantry designs in the UK.
Thanks to our innovation in product design, gantry design costs on a scheme by scheme basis for the SMP are anticipated to fall by almost 60% over the life of the current programme.
We’ve taken the principles, knowledge and lessons learnt on this project to widen the application by adopting it in the design of other civil engineering structure types, including culverts and steel/concrete composite bridges.