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KAI RYSSDAL: Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedman died last week at the age of 94. But his ideas are still with us. Here’s one, from a book Friedman wrote in 1962 called “Capitalism and Freedom:””The one and only social responsibility of business,” he said, “is to increase its profits.”
Kind of a jarring thought here in the early 21st century. But 45 years after Friedman’s book, some companies think it’s OK to dabble in charity. With a capitalist twist. Alex Goldmark reports more businesses are finding ways to do well by doing good.
ALEX GOLDMARK: Last month, Macy’s held an unusual product presentation in its New York City flagship store. Instead of a cooking demonstration hawking Teflon pans or brand-name spices, a stately African widow was weaving baskets, and the customers were lining up at the cash registers for them.
Thousands of widows in Africa are escaping poverty by selling their baskets to Macy’s. VP of Corporate Marketing, Ronnie Taffet, says, “Yeah, that’s nice and all, but . . . “
RONNIE TAFFET: . . . It’s not for charity. It’s not for charity at all. It’s a business partnership between the women and Macy’s. We are not giving them aid. This is not a check that’s being written that, when it’s spent, they’re back worrying about where their next meal is going to come from. This is an ongoing business relationship that, as long as they produce baskets that our customers love, we will keep buying them and keep selling them and so on and so forth.
CUSTOMER: I’m not really a basket collector, but I thought it was important to come here and purchase the basket for support reasons as well. So this is the first set of baskets that I’ve ever owned. I collect other things . . . like shoes.
Many customers are willing to pay a premium for that warm feeling they get when they buy responsible products, and the marketing departments know it.
JIM POST: Helping a good cause can certainly earn a profit.
Management Professor Jim Post of Boston University says companies are finding increasing success catering to a more socially conscious customer.
POST: Today, we see companies really developing an image of a 21st-century business that recognizes that the ultimate purpose of business is to serve customers and help to build a better world.
Lots of businesses don’t even come close to this mentality. But Professor Post says that those that do tend to be younger companies or ones that cater to a younger generation. Take the new magazine ambitiously titled Good, which profiles socially responsible companies and organizations. Their business model is built to match the values touted in the articles.
BEN GOLDHIRSH: Let’s walk the walk. Like, this magazine is about doing well by doing good, so let’s live that in our subscription drive.
Twenty-five-year-old founder Ben Goldhirsh is giving away 100 percent of all subscription sales to charity. So, how is he making money on this?
GOLDHIRSH: If we can get UNICEF fired up, then they have 1.5 million people on their mailing list. You know, they start pushing the magazine, all of a sudden that’s a marketing push that we could never afford with our start-up budget.
And if that boosts circulation, it also boosts the real moneymaker: ad sales.
But it’s not just about the the money. Goldhirsh really wants to raise $1 million for charity. Now, the logic behind this for-profit approach to saving the world, and the reason it’s on the rise, is that younger entrepreneurs like Goldhirsh trust the market. They see it as a solution, not as the cause of problems. So, instead of starting nonprofit organizations, they’re starting businesses. Like Peter Thum, founder of Ethos bottled water:
PETER THUM: When I quit my job to start this company, I thought that it would be possible to create a business where we could donate all of the profits.
Thum wants to raise awareness and money for clean-water projects in Africa. He couldn’t find a viable way to donate all the profits, but for a while he donated 50 percent, and that was newsworthy enough to build a brand worth buying, for Starbucks.
THUM: The bottled water business is relatively commoditized, and there are very few brands that have any differentiation at all, and that differentiation is pretty insignificant. And so the cause provides differentiation for Ethos.
Together with Starbucks, Thum has now raised over $2 million for clean-water projects — and built a thriving business.
In New York, I’m Alex Goldmark, for Marketplace.
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Vidhi Vikram Kamat, Managing Director, Vidli Restaurants Limited
August 26: Vidli Restaurants Limited has announced the migration of its Equity Shares from the BSE-SME platform to the main board, effective from August 23rd, 2022. The company debuted on the Bombay Stock Exchange in the year 2017 under the SME segment and witnessed one of the most successful initial public offerings (IPO) listings. Vidli Restaurants Ltd. operates through the brand ‘Kamats’, popularly known as the food people with a legacy of over 80 years. The company manages over 36 restaurants in the quick-serve format at various locations on highways and cities.
Commenting on the listing, VidhiVikramKamat, Managing Director, Vidli Restaurants Limited, said, “We are delighted to achieve yet another milestone, just 5 years since the first listing on BSE. The migration to BSE’s main board will further boost confidence among all stakeholders. It is a matter of immense pride that we have witnessed significant growth in the last 7 years and have remained profitable even during the Covid-19 pandemic. We would like to thank all our shareholders, directors, partners, vendors, investors, and employees for the immense trust reposed in us, which has made this journey memorable. We will continue our growth trajectory in the coming years through dedicated efforts and constant innovations”.
Vidli Restaurants Limited is part of the VITS-Kamats Group, a renowned name in the Upper Mid-scale Hotel and Restaurant segment in India. The group operates its hotels under VITS PremiumFull Service Hotels & Resorts and Economy class – Business & Leisure Hotel by the name of “VITS Select S”, the 3-star category chain. The company manages premium Food & Beverage Brands that include Kamats Original Family Restaurants, Kamats Legacy – Premium South Indian Food, VithalKamats Original Family Restaurants, Pepperfry by Kamats – fine dining restaurant and Urban Dhaba – authentic Punjabi cuisine. Visit:https://www.kamatsindia.com/
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When I travel, one of the best ways that I remain frugal is by adapting to the local purchasing power.
In other words, as soon as I land, I'm no longer a US dollar spender but rather a spender of whatever currency is local.
An average to normal meal in India might cost $1, while a fancy meal might cost $5. In the US, an average meal may cost $6 while a fancy meal might be $20.
So when traveling in India, I don't say “Oh, it's so cheap to eat the fancy meal, I may as well,” but instead I choose to adapt to the local power of purchasing.
Let me begin with a little true story.
I was traveling around in Sri Lanka, a country where I was spending about $1 per meal, taking overnight buses for less than $5, and couchsurfing or getting rooms for $5 – $10 per night (shared with a friend).
Traveling around Sri Lanka I was spending around $10 per day, and while we were trying to save money and didn't have too much extra, we were actually pretty comfortable (in our opinions).
I had seen photos of Sigiriya, an ancient red rock mountain with a palace carved into it, and I knew I wanted to go.
So we took a $5 overnight bus from Jaffna to the town and eagerly woke up the next morning to visit.
Walking from the street into the Sigiriya compound was similar to landing at an international airport in Africa before leaving the airport: it's neatly maintained, much cleaner than anywhere else, and quite a false depiction of the reality of its surroundings.
As giant buses filled with tour groups rolled in one by one, I started to feel like I wasn't really in Sri Lanka anymore.
We made our way over to the overly nice ticket booth counter, and that's when I had the shock of my life.
“How much is the ticket,” I asked. “3,300 Sri Lankan Rupees (which is about $30 US),” was her reply.
Now I know, it's probably worth it to visit for some people, and had the entrance fee been a little more affordable (according to my daily budget), I would have still entered.
But the price just wasn't worth it for me at that time.
Instead, I walked outside of the gates, found a little street family restaurant, and proceeded to eat a bunch of outrageously delicious Sri Lankan hoppers while enjoying the friendly company of the family.
Food and cultural experiences are my passion when I travel, and while it would have been great to enter one of Sri Lanka's most cherished historical sites, I was quite happy to eat local food and hang out with a local family in replacement.
This situation and other similar occurrences throughout my travels have taught me a few things about visiting attractions when we travel.
First of all, due to limited time and financial resources (most of us probably), it's impossible to do everything.
We must pick and choose the things we really want to do that we can also afford.
Second, while I know some attractions are worth paying a lot of money for, where is the cut-off?
Budget, desire, significance?
Those are all important factors that should contribute to a choice to visit any attraction in a country. At the same time, if keeping your budget is stronger than your desire, one should not visit the attraction, and one should not regret it either (after all, I was still in Sri Lanka).
But the real thing I want you to get out of this article is that we should all follow our passions instead of our guidebooks.
All attractions in any country are worth visiting for someone. But not all attractions are worth visiting for you personally.
Sometimes attractions are worth breaking your budget for, other times just being in a foreign country and experiencing daily life is the attraction.
Mark was raised in central Africa before migrating back to the U.S. for University. After graduating, he decided to continue traveling the world. On Migrationology, he shares the cultural side of travel from a slow-paced local perspective that often revolves around his love for eating all forms of food. Join him on Facebook and follow him on Twitter @migrationology.

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A group of men who graduated from Locke High some 40 years ago fondly recall their days as pioneers of a brand-new school in a blossoming neighborhood. That early sense of optimism, they say, has vanished.
The two dozen or so men who gathered for breakfast at the Watts Coffee House fondly recalled their days as pioneers of a brand-new high school in a blossoming neighborhood some 40 years ago.
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MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Tax free weekend is underway in Mississippi and local stores are preparing for the influx of shoppers vying for a good deal.
“We are cramming as much as we can in every spot in the store to make sure it is available for the customers,” explained Josh Sanders, General Manager of J.C. Penny at Bonita Lakes Mall.
Certain clothing and shoe items totaling under $100 dollars will be free from the 7% tax levied by the state and some stores are also adding additional sales to give more bang for the customers buck.
“We have door busters that start today at three and go through one o’clock Saturday which is great deals on school uniforms and things that they will need for back to school,” said Sanders.
With Bonita Lakes Mall drawing customers from across the twin states, leaders with JCPenney say you can expect some lines during peak hours, but give advice to those wanting to beat the crowds.
“Typically to beat the rush is to be at the door when the store opens,” said Sanders. “We have followed our mall opening hours for tax free weekend, we will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, I would say that would be the easiest way to get in and out and out is to be here when we open.”
The tax free weekend is a win-win for both shoppers and stores, by bringing revenue to retailers before the holiday shopping season and adding a few extra bucks back into the wallets of customers.
“The biggest thing is that we have the apparel for them and we have the staffing here to make sure they get what they need in a timely manner and we look forward to seeing them,” said Sanders.
Tax free weekend ends at midnight on Sunday.


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November 23, 1975Portrait of the Artist As a Special Kind of Hero
By IRVING HOWE
SELECTED LETTERS OF JAMES JOYCE
Edited by Richard Ellmann.
n 1909, at the age of 27, obscure, impoverished, struggling to gain a foothold as a writer, James Joyce heard a rumor that his wife, Nora, had been unfaithful with an old Dublin friend. The rumor left him distraught. In August he wrote to Nora: "Is Georgie my son? Where you f----- by anyone before you came to me?" Joyce was soon reassured that his wife had been faithful, but the incident set loose, or disarranged, his erotic imagination and in a group of letters that autumn he poured out his anxiety. "O take me into your soul of souls and then I will become indeed the poet of my race."
The soul of souls counted, but Joyce also had a realistic awareness of its dependence on the body. He felt, apparently, that the momentary estrangement between his wife and himself could be used to create a closer sexual bond, and for that, more would be needed than an appeal to her somewhat conventional soul. He decided to shock Nora into an excited recollection of their sexual life, dwelling with fierce detail on their pleasures, moments of violent play, shamefaced fantasies. Knowing the reticence Nora had inherited from the culture of Irish Catholicism- a reticence from which he himself was by no means free- Joyce chose the most obscene images, the most "dirty" words he could think of. Through language he called "ugly, obscene, and bestial" he wanted to shake Nora into a fervor of sexuality. His usual lyricism would not suffice: it was too tender, too becalming. He therefore set out to shock her- apparently, with some success.
Withheld until now from publication, the several obscene letters and passages form the most "sensational" aspect of Richard Ellmann's new selection of Joyce letters. In the long run, what will be most appreciated about this book is that Ellmann, Joyce's distinguished biographer, has arranged the letters so that they yield a coherent and affecting portrait of a great writer. But right now it seems unavoidable that the newly-printed letters of 1909 will rouse the most attention.
Obscene language can be an enormous resource of the imagination, but only if used sparingly, as a reserve for moments of crisis. Joyce knew this- it is notable that except for the outbursts to Nora in 1909 there is not an obscene word in any of the letters in this book. The obscenity of the 1909 letters is not ugly, as Joyce felt or pretended to feel when apologizing for them to Nora, and it is not beautiful, as some of our "swingers" are likely to say. The obscenity is something else: it is effective, it is powerful as a token of extreme feeling. It does precisely what Joyce wanted it to do: stir, arouse, perhaps unnerve. It escapes, thereby, the tone of vulgarity far more than letters of genteel titillation might.
Precisely because one responds strongly and sympathetically to the young Joyce trying to lure his wife through a last resource of language, one finds oneself wondering whether these letters should have been made public at all. (This is not the kind of question a sophisticated literary man is supposed to allow himself, but there it is.) To Joyce as man and writer these letters do no damage whatever, and what they describe are things most human beings have done or wanted to do. Still, the mere fact of their publication causes some uneasiness. What Joyce would have felt at seeing these letters in print, we do not know; I think he would have been distressed. How or why they have survived Mr. Ellmann does not tell us, though if we have the texts we might as well have their history.
It will be said, of course, that all letters are personal and that publishing any of them can be regarded as a violation of personal rights. No doubt; but the problem I want to raise here is not the "principle" of publishing letters, it is the moral and esthetic appropriateness of publishing letters so utterly intimate in character. Joyce's early tribute to Ibsen can also be regarded as a personal letter, yet common sense urges a distinction between making public that letter and the 1909 letters to Nora.
The arguments in favor of publication have considerable force- everything pertaining to a genius ought to be known, once you start withholding material on grounds of privacy there is no clear guidance as to where you stop, sooner or later it will all come out anyway, etc. Yes; and that is why I am not so much criticizing Mr. Ellmann for giving us these letters as regretting the fact that he has. I regret it not because the letters diminish Joyce but because their appearance in print seems still another instance of that relentless undermining of privacy which is one of the most disturbing features of American culture.
Somewhere, even if we cannot always defend it with strict logic, a line ought to be drawn between what the world has a right to know and what is really none of its business. And even the dead have, or ought to have, some rights.
This matter apart, let me hasten to add that Mr. Ellmann has put together a splendid collection. Starting with the young Joyce who leaves Dublin because he finds it spiritually asphyxiating, the letters chart a life in which commitment to art takes on a sacred exaltation yet remains free of any posturings of aristocratic superiority. Joyce's strategy of "silence, exile, and cunning" led him to years of wretchedness- one is repeatedly shaken to read letters to his brother Stanislaus asking for a small loan, otherwise there will be no money for food or rent.
"I cannot enter the social order except as a vagabond," writes the young Joyce, and the fortitude with which he bears this vagabondage leads one to remember a phrase from his early letter to Ibsen: "You walked in the light of your inward heroism." Sometimes irritable, sometimes despairing, Joyce kept true to his course.
If his career is set against the present moment of literary exhibitionism, it takes on an exemplary character. And not only for his courage as a writer, but for his touching vulnerability and humaneness as a person. There are lovely bits of humor, a parody, for example, of "The Waste Land" ("Hurry up, Joyce, it's time"). There are repeated instances of personal strength: his steadfast refusal to give up the struggle to help his mentally-ill daughter Lucia; the kindness he could show to other writers, such as Italo Svevo; the little-known fact that in 1940 he was helping Jewish refugees escape from Europe. What we gain from this book is a portrait of the artist as a young man and then as he ripens into age- the artist as a kind of hero, utterly without the gestures or pretensions of romantic heroism, and thereby all the more heroic.
Irving Howe teaches English at Hunter College, C.U.N.Y., and is author most recently of "The Critical Point."
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Pain And Pressure In Eye And Temple
Woke up with double vision. Went to ENT to rule out ear problems. Ct came back ok? Slight pain, and pressure behind right eye & right temple?
Double vision: See an ophthalmologist to determine whether the double vision is due to an optical problem, eye muscle balance issue, or a neurological problem involving the nerves from the brain that control the movement of the eyes. ...Read more
Constant pain/pressure right temple/eye area. Nausea(puke), light sensitive, only thing that helps is sleep.no meds help.headaches? Cluster? Migraines?
Migraine?: If you suspect you are suffering from migraines, see a doctor to get a diagnosis and proper treatment. Migraines can be extraordinarily debilitating and require medical attention. ...Read more
I have alot of pressure in my left eye and temple then the whole left side of my head gets all tingly what causes it?
Exam needed: If this is a repetitive syndrome and since it involves both eye symptoms and neurologic type symptoms, I feel that evaluations by both an ophthalmologist and a neurologist are advisable for diagnosis and treatment. The symptoms are not typical of migraine or tension headaches. ...Read more
I've had a pressure/pain behind my left eye for around 5 days. I felt a spam in my l temple area last night and have had pain since there.
Sinuses : Most pain in or around an eye is from sinusitis or headache. Pain reliever and decongestant should relieve it. If not, or if it is getting worse, go see your doctor. It could also be due to an eye problem such an inflammation in (called uveitis) or around the eye. You need to see an eye doctor to really rule this out. ...Read more
Got poked hard in the temple with a pointy coat hanger three days ago and it still hurts and feels a weird pressure and my eye feels a bit funny could I have done something?
How come I have so much pressure in between my eyes, near my eyebrows, near my temples, and forehead?
Have right side pressure in the upper right eye area and radiates down into my cheek and temple area, happens a couple times a day maybe 3xwk?
Right eye pain: Follow up with doctor/ urgent care in next 24 hours make sure not temporal arteritis an autoimmune issue or could be the beginning of a shingles infection or herpes I. Would also follow up with an optometrist (like in lenscrafter) to make sure no glaucoma or abnormal findings behind eye. ...Read more
I have pressure around my right eye for abt a wk, esp at night. Now there is pressure around forehead and temple too. Get better if I take off spec
Episodic migraine : Is a serious and complex neurologic disorder. Headache, insomnia, visual disturbances nausea, sensitivity to light or sound, paresthesias during the episodes. It is a manageable condition. Rec. See an orofacial pain or headache specialist for evaluation and proper diagnostic and management. ...Read more
I have a constant pressure/numbess on the right side of my head around the temple area. Sometimes the is also pressure in eyes, ears and cheekbones?
For a month now i have been experiencing head pressure, mainly in my forehead and temples and above my left eye and my head is sensitive to the touch?
Likely is sinus: You may have a sinus infection of the frontal sinus. Alternatively you may be experiencing a recurrent Migrainous event. Is it relieved by taking aspirin or other nonsteroidals such as Aleve or Advil? Do antihistamines or decongestants help? Do you have foul smelling breath or post nasal drip? ...Read more
Feeling of pressure in right side of head in the areas of my temple eye? Could this be sinus related? Anxiety? Thank you.
Headache ?: Is very common and can have many reasons if u r worried about it try to see u physician at least one time and ask him all the questions u may have. ...Read more
Feeling pressure over lft temple left eye. Knows if very dry. Is it my sinuses? Drinking a lot of water and it has slightly subsided.
I experienced a sub congentival hemmorage in my left eye 3 days ago. Since, I have intense pressure in head, sore, large temple, left and ow bad hea?
Have had left temple pressure feeling for about a week. On temple area & side of eye. Feels pressure, pulling - almost like someone pressing on it. If I widen my eyes it almost feels tight. seems worse as day goes. I do have anxiety. Any ideas?
Although, not all temple pressure is caused by stress and clenching of your teeth, it is a common cause. Anxiety will also accentuate the tension and often lead to clenching of your jaw.
Try to take two warm moist wash cloths and place on on both the right and left temples at the same time. Leave it on, dipping the cloth in warm water if it cools, for 15-20 minutes and repeat this every hour. ...Read more
For a month now I have been having pressure, no pain just pressure in my forehead, temples, nose and above my eye in the corner. The pressure is really noticeable when I wear my glasses.
Head Pressure: This could be a sign of eye strain. You should make sure that your glasses are the right prescription and get a formal eye exam by your ophthalmologist/optometrist. If that is not the problem, then it could be your frontal or ethmoid sinuses. Regardless, you will need to have it examined by your primary doctor to determine the underlying cause, especially with it going on for a whole month ...Read more
Over the past four days I've had brief and intermittent symptoms of pressure/throbbing in my left temple, eyes watering from the opposite side as my tear ducts and unfocussed vision. What could it be?
Pituitary gland?: You need to see a neurologist asap. It may be your pituitary gland or the circle of wills problem? ...Read more
Many possibilities: How long,?throbbing,? Sinus pressure,?jaw pain. You need to be seen to rule out temporal arteritis. You are in the wrong age group, but without knowing your medical history it is important to rule out this possibly blinding disease. ...Read more
Have dry burn feeling top nose, some pain in eyes and head, often at temples or pressure feeling. Nose also itches. & lightheaded at times. Any ideas?
New Bulging vein over temple (my veins never bulge on my forehead) and eye pressure. Is this normal?
Bulging veins: You need to be evaluated by a physician for signs of increased intracranial pressure ...Read more
Pressure when i touch above temple. No pain at all. Just feel a pressure feeling and goes towards eye. Normal head ct and eye exam?
I have mild pressure in the bridge of my nose in between my eyes. I have a fogginess in my head that resembles dizziness, but not quite dizziness. Also, sometimes pressure in my temples. I've had these symptoms for about a week. Could this be Sinuses?
Aching pain and pressure in right side of face from middle of forehead downside of nose in temple and cheek.Also, tingling, right eye hurts to move.
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For how long you had these symptoms?
Hove you seen a physician on the past? Are you on medications?
Are the symptoms constant, or intermittent? Have become worse with time?
You have what is called trigeminal neuralgia.
You will require to be seen by a neurologist, for proper examination and diagnosis. You need an MRI, interpretation of images. Multiple medications are available. ...Read more
I have pressure in my left temple, pressure behind my eye, pain in my left ear, tired and fuzzy. Blood test normal, go can't find anything, what wrong?
You need to...: You need to keep gong back and working with your doctor until you have an answer. The most worrisome thing is that you have multiple symptoms that are localized to the same area: the left side of your head. In my opinion, MR imaging should be done. Excluding some type of growth or blood vessel problem in this part of your head is important. Good wishes:) ...Read more
Lot of pressure around right eye, right forehead, rightside nose, right cheek, right temple. Doc sed blocked sinus but I did flashlight test light wentthru?
Elbowed near the temple front top of right ear 4 days ago. Small bump, pain to touch. Little discomfort in right eye during mornings. Hurts to put pressure. No bruise. No dizziness or black out.
Random pressure in my head mostly on the left side temple it happens on an off I'm worried I'm 20 years old I have no insurance to go to the doctor?
Pressure in head over a month, a big pulse in my head now can feel pulse in my left temple. Should I move my neuro ap forward from next week? (Ms test)
Hard to say: Timing of appointment should be based on duration and severity of symptoms. More severe, and shorter duration, sooner the appointment. Your call. Hope this helps! ...Read more
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Last fall, Apple released macOS Sierra and now developers are preparing the announcement of the new generation operating system, macOS 10.13. In Cupertino look at the reviews “MacOS users”, working on features and functionality of the new OS. Presentation of the platform with the assumed name of macOS 10.13 Monterey is expected June 5.
In the current OS, at the request of Mac owners, Apple added Siri voice assistant. The function works same as iOS — it can be asked to set a reminder, send a message, start app, find the weather, etc. Owners of the Apple Watch, the Apple desktop platform simplified life: if macOS Sierra recognizes a nearby clock, it does not require a password for login.
Have Mac, iPhone and iPad appeared shared clipboard, which makes it easy to transfer text, images or even videos using the usual copy and paste between phone, tablet and computer. macOS Sierra supports the option “Optimize storage”, which automatically migrates to the cloud all the unnecessary files and loads them upon request.
macOS Sierra brought many innovations to our Mac, however it has the potential to improve. The following is a list of what Apple could add to the OS:
- Full night mode.
- Support system of the smart home HomeKit.
- Support group FaceTime calls.
- A uniform system of search for Siri and Spotlight.
- Separate the Apple Music app and Podcasts.
- Unlock Mac using iPhone.
- Handoff for multimedia files.
- Activation of the voice assistant with the command “Hey Siri.”
- The ability to “cache” to iCloud for offline access.
- The ability to exclude large files to sync with iCloud.
- Improved Split View.
What you are missing in macOS Sierra? What features would like to see in macOS 10.13?


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Speaking about how Seth persuaded the notoriously-private ‘Home Alone’ actor to star in the film, she added: “Seth and him had done ‘Party Monster’ together so they had been friends forever, so I think that’s probably how he got [him] in, but it was a wonderful experience.“Everyone was great ...
Macaulay Carson Culkin was born on August 26, 1980 in New York City.
The third of seven children, Macaulay Culkin was drawn to the limelight from a young age.
Unfortunately, however, neither Culkin nor Song have publicly commented on their relationship. In late August, Song shared a group selfie with friends on Instagram, smiling for the photo alongside Culkin.
Song had previously been engaged to Miley Cyrus' brother Trace, but the two called it quits in 2012.
Culkin, on the other hand, had dated Mila Kunis and Jordan Lane Price and had been married to actress Rachel Miner until their divorce in 2002.
Culkin appeared to be on a double date with his close friend, actor Seth Green, and his wife, Clare Grant, according to our source.
Culkin and Song attended Instagram's Knott's Scary Farm celebrity night on Friday, where a source tells ET the two were very "affectionate" with one another and openly held hands. The two were reportedly "very affectionate" as they enjoyed Instagram's Knott's Scary Farm celebrity night on Saturday, Sept. A source told the site, "They all looked super comfortable together and like they were having a great night out." The insider also noted that Culkin and Song had been holding hands.As evidenced by photos from the Halloween event obtained by AOL, Culkin, 37, and Song, 29, had fun on amusement park rides together.Macaulay Culkin and Brenda Song were spotted holding hands on a date last week.Entertainment Tonight reported Sunday that the 37-year-old actor and 29-year-old actress were "affectionate" during an outing to Knott's Scary Farm in Buena Vista, Calif., on Friday.She said: “It’s basically about a guy who is going on a planned a trip with his wife, finds out that she’s cheating on him, and his best friend jumps in last minute, and it’s their adventures in Thailand and the people they sort of come across, and the crazy adventures that happen when you go on a trip across the world.“It’s been incredible. Seth directed and wrote and starred in it, and this has been in the making for the last seven years, so he made it happen, it was incredible — it was like, Changeland for me.“That sounds super cheesy but, like, I came back like a different person.”And she admitteda working on the film felt like she was with her “best friends” all the time.

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Genomes and Genes
myosin type iii
Summary: A subclass of myosins originally found in the photoreceptor of DROSOPHILA. The heavy chains can occur as two alternatively spliced isoforms of 132 and 174 KDa. The amino terminal of myosin type III is highly unusual in that it contains a protein kinase domain which may be an important component of the visual process.
- Brownstein Z, Avraham K. Deafness genes in Israel: implications for diagnostics in the clinic. Pediatr Res. 2009;66:128-34 pubmed publisher..In the future, the identification of specific mutations may be relevant for specific types of treatment. ..
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- Komaba S, Inoue A, Maruta S, Hosoya H, Ikebe M. Determination of human myosin III as a motor protein having a protein kinase activity. J Biol Chem. 2003;278:21352-60 pubmed..The present study is the first report that clearly demonstrates that the class III myosin is an actin-based motor protein having a protein kinase activity. ..
- Dose A, Hillman D, Wong C, Sohlberg L, Lin Jones J, Burnside B. Myo3A, one of two class III myosin genes expressed in vertebrate retina, is localized to the calycal processes of rod and cone photoreceptors and is expressed in the sacculus. Mol Biol Cell. 2003;14:1058-73 pubmed..The numerous IQ motifs may play a structural or signaling role in the Myo3A, and its localization to calycal processes indicates that this myosin mediates a local function at this site in vertebrate photoreceptors. ..
- Kambara T, Komaba S, Ikebe M. Human myosin III is a motor having an extremely high affinity for actin. J Biol Chem. 2006;281:37291-301 pubmed..The present results suggest that myosin IIIA can spend a majority of its ATP hydrolysis cycling time on actin. ..
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- Walsh V, Raviv D, Dror A, Shahin H, Walsh T, Kanaan M, et al. A mouse model for human hearing loss DFNB30 due to loss of function of myosin IIIA. Mamm Genome. 2011;22:170-7 pubmed publisher..Vestibular function is normal. Outer hair cells of Myo3a(KI/KI) mice degenerate with age in a pattern consistent with their progressive hearing loss. ..
- Qu R, Sang Q, Xu Y, Feng R, Jin L, He L, et al. Identification of a novel homozygous mutation in MYO3A in a Chinese family with DFNB30 non-syndromic hearing impairment. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol. 2016;84:43-7 pubmed publisher..This is the second report on MYO3A mutations in deafness and the first report in China. The finding help facilitate establishing a better relationship between MYO3A mutation and hearing phenotypes. ..
- Lee S, Montell C. Light-dependent translocation of visual arrestin regulated by the NINAC myosin III. Neuron. 2004;43:95-103 pubmed..These data demonstrate that the light-dependent translocation of Arr2 into the rhabdomeres requires PI-mediated interactions between Arr2 and the NINAC myosin III. ..
- Merritt R, Manor U, Salles F, Grati M, Dose A, Unrath W, et al. Myosin IIIB uses an actin-binding motif in its espin-1 cargo to reach the tips of actin protrusions. Curr Biol. 2012;22:320-5 pubmed publisher..This study also provides a framework to better understand the late-onset hearing loss phenotype in patients with MYO3A mutations. ..
- Les Erickson F, Corsa A, Dose A, Burnside B. Localization of a class III myosin to filopodia tips in transfected HeLa cells requires an actin-binding site in its tail domain. Mol Biol Cell. 2003;14:4173-80 pubmed
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- Strissel K, Arshavsky V. Myosin III illuminates the mechanism of arrestin translocation. Neuron. 2004;43:2-4 pubmed..They show that arrestin is carried into the light-sensitive microvilli by phosphoinositide-enriched vesicles driven by a myosin motor. ..
- Unschuld P, Ising M, Specht M, Erhardt A, Ripke S, Heck A, et al. Polymorphisms in the GAD2 gene-region are associated with susceptibility for unipolar depression and with a risk factor for anxiety disorders. Am J Med Genet B Neuropsychiatr Genet. 2009;150B:1100-9 pubmed publisher..However, data from expression studies imply that these polymorphisms could tag functional effects on the neighboring gene MYO3A, which is also expressed in the brain, including the cingulate cortex and the amygdala. ..
- Katti C, Dalal J, Dose A, Burnside B, Battelle B. Cloning and distribution of myosin 3B in the mouse retina: differential distribution in cone outer segments. Exp Eye Res. 2009;89:224-37 pubmed publisher..Myo3B may have diverse roles in retinal neurons. In photoreceptor inner segments Myo3B is positioned appropriately to prevent photoreceptor loss of function caused by Myo3A defects. ..
- Venkitasubramanian P, Daniels L, Rosazza J. Reduction of carboxylic acids by Nocardia aldehyde oxidoreductase requires a phosphopantetheinylated enzyme. J Biol Chem. 2007;282:478-85 pubmed..Doubly recombinant resting E. coli cells efficiently reduce vanillic acid to vanillin...
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- Harzsch S, Vilpoux K, Blackburn D, Platchetzki D, Brown N, Melzer R, et al. Evolution of arthropod visual systems: development of the eyes and central visual pathways in the horseshoe crab Limulus polyphemus Linnaeus, 1758 (Chelicerata, Xiphosura). Dev Dyn. 2006;235:2641-55 pubmed..These data are compared with eye development in Drosophila melanogaster and are discussed with regard to new ideas on eye evolution in the Euarthropoda. ..
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1980/10/28. Discussing the discrepancies between secularism and Christianity. Professor, Wheaton College.
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Constellium-UACJ Corporation Joint Venture Will Establish Aluminum Production Facility In Bowling Green, Kentucky
Constellium, a European aluminum company, and UACJ, a Japanese aluminum company, both will supply the aluminum coils that will then be treated and processed in Bowling Green. The joint venture, which is subject to regulatory approval, will supply these parts to the country’s major automotive manufacturers. The facility is also designed to allow for future expansion.
“Bowling Green is the right place for this plant, particularly because its central location will allow us to serve automotive OEMs across the U.S. with our advanced and innovative range of products,” said Laurent Musy, President of Constellium’s Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products business unit. “The availability of a highly skilled local labor force and the entrepreneurial spirit of the area were the decisive factors in choosing the city of Bowling Green and the state of Kentucky, which have been very supportive during the decision process.”
“This project is very significant for UACJ in terms of our Body-in-White market strategy,” said Mitsuru Okada, CEO of UACJ. “We look forward to supplying automotive OEMs throughout the U.S. with advanced products utilizing the technologies each party has separately developed in Europe and Japan. We welcome this joint venture with Constellium to tackle the strategic automotive market in the U.S. Both companies have been working hard together in the spirit of equal partnership, allowing us to finalize the agreement in a timely and efficient manner.”
Tri-Arrows Aluminium will be one of the key suppliers of cold rolled aluminium coils to the new partnership. Tri-Arrows Aluminum, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a subsidiary of UACJ. The company manufactures its base aluminum coils at its joint-venture operating mill at Logan Aluminum Inc., located in Russellville. Logan is one of south central Kentucky’s largest employers with more than 1,000 full-time employees.
”This is a great opportunity for UACJ and Tri-Arrows to participate in this dynamic growth segment for aluminum along with our partners at Constellium,” said Patrick Franc, President/CEO of Tri-Arrows Aluminum Inc. “We are also very pleased with the choice of Bowling Green, which is in close proximity to the Logan rolling mill.”
“This is a huge investment in Kentucky – one that further solidifies our role as a key player in the auto industry,” said Governor Steve Beshear. “It’s also exciting to see companies from two different continents jointly choose Kentucky as the place to manufacture an innovative product.”
To encourage the investment and job growth in Warren County, the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority preliminarily approved the company for tax incentives up to $4.5 million through the Kentucky Business Investment program. The performance-based incentive allows a company to keep a portion of its investment over the term of the agreement through corporate income tax credits and wage assessments by meeting job and investment targets.
KEDFA also approved the company for tax benefits up to $1.5 million through the Kentucky Enterprise Initiative Act, which allows approved companies to recoup Kentucky sales and use tax on construction costs, building fixtures, equipment used in research and development and electronic processing equipment.
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WOES continue to mount on inflation-ravaged parents as government schools defy a ministry directive to peg school fees for the first term next year on the prevailing interbank rate.
The Primary and Secondary Education ministry directed that schools should accept both methods of payment, with the local currency component pegged at the prevailing bank rate at a given time.
Currently, the official rate is US$1:$661.
A survey conducted by NewsDay revealed that some schools are using speculative rates of up to US$1:$1 000, citing skyrocketing cost of services and a volatile local currency.
A parent whose son is at Seke 3 High in Chitungwiza said the school was charging US$40 or $40 000 per term, placing the rate at US$1:$1 000.
“I think it is a method (devised) by school authorities to discourage the RTGS [Real Time Gross Settlement] payment method. But this is also a big disadvantage for us as parents, especially those of us who earn in the local currency,” the parent said.
“The behaviour by these school authorities exposes that government is not serious about the poor accessing education because the working poor are the ones who are receiving salaries and wages in RTGS.”
A parent with a child at Patsika Primary School in Pfungwe, Mashonaland East province, told NewsDay that they were paying $15 000 or US$15, which is equivalent to US$22,67 using the current bank rate.
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At Hokodzi Primary School in Murewa district, parents are paying US$15 or $30 000, giving a rate of US$1:$2 000, while at Chemapango Primary School in the same district, fees are pegged at US$25 or $35 000 which translates to US$1:$1 400.
Kotwa Government School in Mudzi district, Mashonaland East province, is charging $30 000 or US$30.
Primary and Secondary Education ministry spokesperson Taungana Ndoro said defying a ministerial directive on school fees was illegal.
“It remains illegal to violate government policy and such schools and their heads risk heavy sanctioning,” Ndoro said.
Some private schools have also increased fees in United States dollars citing inflation.
One such school is Arundel in Harare, which has pegged its 2023 fees at US$2 980 per term for day scholars and US$5 150 for boarders.
Enrolment fees for a Form 1 place at the same school are above US$1 500.
Ndoro told State media last month that government will not block schools from charging exclusively in foreign currency as long as there was consensus among parents.


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HORNELL — Hornell City School District officials Wednesday said the 2017-18 budget process is ahead of schedule, and the prospect for a tax levy increase under the state cap is guaranteed.
Business official Patrick Flaitz told the school board that Hornell’s so called “2 percent” cap for the upcoming budget will actually be just a shade over 4 percent — 4.077 percent.
“(It’s) very early in the budget process, but I feel we are a lot farther ahead than in previous years, and better (positioned)," Flaitz said during budget progress update for the board of education.
Superintendent Doug Wyant Jr., who is overseeing his final budget in Hornell before he leaves the district June 30, agreed with the outlook presented by Flaitz.
“Prudent planning has certainly put the district in a good position, not only for this coming year but when we start looking at numbers and planning ahead with a few other things, we’re looking at ten to fifteen years, so we’re in very, very good shape,” Wyant said.
The district seems poised to benefit from some breaks on the expense side of the ledger, rather than big gains in revenue. Flaitz pointed to more manageable healthcare payments and workers’ compensation costs.
“Last year was kind of a weird year to say the least with a 26 and a half percent increase in health insurance,” Flaitz said. ““So moving into this year, I’m very glad to report the health board has only a two-percent increase (in) health insurance this year, those costs have plateaued out.”
Flaitz said the district’s diligence in tracking workers’ compensation claims is saving money.
“The first year I was here, our costs were over a half-million dollars in payouts in Workers’ Comp,” he said. “The year before that, I think they were a little over $200,000. In the last two completed years, and so far this year, we have not gone over $20,000 in any of those years, so the efforts are definitely paying off.”
The district’s substitute teachers line item is also trending downward, according to officials.
"My first year here, we went over budget by $30,000,” Flaitz said. “We have really reined that in. This year’s expectation is about $150,000 to $170,000 in substitute costs.”
Like the 2016-17 spending plan, Flaitz said the new budget will include $240,000 for a capital outlay project. The administrative budget is expected to increase by about $30,000 to provide building administrators with the ability to meet supervision needs when they arrive unexpectedly.
On the revenue side, the district is waiting for the state to finalize its budget. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive spending plan increases Hornell’s Foundation Aid — that’s the basic aid that districts use to run the day to day operations of its schools — by about $300,000. That increase is quite a bit less than last year when Hornell saw its Foundation Aid go up by about $1 million.
Local officials typically refer to the governor’s proposal as the “worst-case scenario” and then get to work lobbying state lawmakers for a better deal. This year will be no different.
“We do have specific needs in order to move forward, so we’ll be plugging (away) to be sure that we get the equity and funding that we’re entitled to,” Wyant said.
Advocates for low-wealth, high-need school districts strongly question whether the state has lived up to its own funding formula. By some estimates, if the formula was applied as written, Hornell would be entitled to an additional $2.5 million in aid.
"Imagine if we were receiving $2.5 million dollars more in our state aid, in our Foundation Aid, imagine what we’d be looking at doing,” Wyant said. “Taxes would probably stay the same for a year, but we’d get some programming back.”
Statement of Charges
In another matter Wednesday night, the board went behind closed doors to discuss a “statement of charges” against a school district employee. The employee was not identified.
Board President John McNelis said, “The Board is in receipt of a Statement of Charges against a tenured employee. May we have a motion for the superintendent to produce records of the employee named in the charges.”
The board invited attorney Melanie Beardsley and district clerk Carol Eaton to attend the executive session.
Coming Thursday: More from the school board meeting, including the fall coaches approved by the board.


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DR. WALLACE: I’ve met a great guy who truly loves me, but he has a drinking problem that’s pretty concerning. I’m now 20 and I have a daughter who is 2 and will turn 3 in March. He blacks out about twice a month and he’s rarely sober for more than two days in a row.
On the other hand, in many ways he seems like the answer to my dreams. The father of my child took off to another state the moment he found out I was pregnant and told him I would have the baby. Back then I was only 17 years old, and the father of my child was 22. This new guy is 24, so he’s four years older than I am but he does have a good job and he treats me very well. He also tells me he will adopt my daughter. However, his drinking has caused him to be randomly absent from his work and I’m afraid he’ll lose his job if he doesn’t get his act together soon.
He wants us to get married in late May and to move in together a few weeks before the ceremony. Do you think if I marry him and we move in together, I can help him make the necessary changes he obviously needs to make? — Want to Help Him Stabilize, via email
WANT TO HELP HIM STABILIZE: I think for your sake and especially your daughter’s sake that you should concentrate on helping him immediately rather than planning to marry him in May and seeing if you can help him after you’ve married him.
Since you describe his problem as quite concerning, you can take action to help him “stabilize” right away: Encourage him to seek professional treatment for his affliction. If he refuses to do so now, what would give you the confidence to think he would magically seek treatment in May or June?
Marrying someone dealing with such a deeply troubling issue that could spill over to affect you and your child is not a wise idea. Seeking to help him right away is a good idea. I recommend that you seek to help him now, and when he truly makes a positive change in his life you can begin to consider a future with him.
WE DON’T LIKE HOW DAD SPEAKS TO MOM
DR. WALLACE: My sister and I don’t like the way our father speaks to our mother. He’s often rude and condescending to her.
Our mom is a great cook, and she keeps our home together quite well. She’s literally the glue that holds our family together.
We would like to approach our father about this issue because we feel our mom won’t confront him. I’m 17 and my older sister is 18 so we are old enough now to be able to speak out about matters like this. However, we don’t want to start any arguments either. Do you feel it’s best to say something to our father or to just continue to stay silent? — Two Sisters, via email
TWO SISTERS: I do feel you should speak your mind tactfully and respectfully. Perhaps you might seek an opportunity to speak with your father sometime when your mother is not present.
Let him know that your mother said nothing and that you girls are approaching your father on your own behalf. Explain that you love both of your parents, and you want what is best for your family always.
Don’t try to trap or demean your father as you speak to him. Start by telling him all the things you like and respect about him and then gradually get to the point of how you’d like to see your father show your mother more respect on a regular basis.
Adult interpersonal relationships can be complicated, and you likely don’t know everything that has gone one between your parents. Don’t ask for any explanations but be aware that there is much you likely don’t know. Simply focus on improving the decorum in your family home and perhaps give your father a hug after you complete this conversation with him.
Dr. Robert Wallace welcomes questions from readers. Although he is unable to reply to all of them individually, he will answer as many as possible in this column. Email him at [email protected] To find out more about Dr. Robert Wallace and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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The 55 delegates who drafted the Constitution included most of the outstanding leaders, or Founding Fathers, of the new nation.
They represented a wide range of interests, backgrounds, and stations in life.
Originally designed in the late 18th century to provide a framework for governing 4 million people in 13 very different states along America's Atlantic coast, its basic provisions were so soundly conceived that, with only 27 amendments, it now serves the needs of more than 260 million Americans in 50 even more diverse states that stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
The path to the Constitution was neither straight nor easy.
These settlers highly prized personal freedom, and they were wary of any power especially that of government that might curtail individual liberties.
The diversity of the new nation was also a formidable obstacle to unity.In February 1787 the Continental Congress, the legislative body of the republic, issued a call for the states to send delegates to Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, to revise the Articles.The Constitutional Convention convened on May 25, 1787, in Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence had been adopted 11 years earlier, on July 4, 1776.Most states had a governor elected by the state legislature.The legislature itself was elected by popular vote.A draft document emerged in 1787, but only after intense debate and six years of experience with an earlier federal union.The 13 British colonies in America declared their independence from their motherland in 1776.The Constitution of the United States is the central instrument of American government and the supreme law of the land.For 200 years it has guided the evolution of governmental institutions and has provided the basis for political stability, individual freedom, economic growth, and social progress.The Articles of Confederation devised a loose association among the states and set up a federal government with very limited powers.In such critical matters as defense, public finance, and trade, the federal government was at the mercy of the state legislatures.

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The U.S. Drought monitor that’s updated every Thursday places parts of south Louisiana back in the “moderate” category today. Our lack of rainfall dates back to late May as the past 3 months are running nearly 9’ below average/normal. With this coming at the time of the year that is historically our hottest time, it doesn’t take long for soil moisture to evaporate. We have one more very hot & mostly dry day on Friday before rain chances finally increase for this weekend. This uptick in rain chances won’t last but a few days before we go back into a dry pattern for early next week. Let’s hope we get many “gully-washers” or “frog stranglers” to help our lawns and gardens plus keep our temperatures a little less hot. We are nearing a record for the most 90+ degree days in a row. Usually, in a normal summer, tropical waves rotating around the Bermuda High arrive every 3-4 days lowering our temps a bit. That hasn’t been happening this year.
There are still no signs that the Tropical Atlantic will erupt with activity during the next 7-10 days. Stay tuned!


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Some people are so focused during their workout that they hardly notice where they are, let alone which famous faces may be passing by them. And we applaud those people who dedicate the utmost concentration to their fitness regimen. But some of us may have a wandering eye while working on our fitness (hey, it doesn’t hurt to see the toned bods of fellow exercisers). For that extra bit of motivation, we’ve come up with a list of the best workout spots for star sightings — and which hotels to stay in to be close to the fitness hotspots.
It seems like tabloids feature photos of celebs running, hiking or walking their dogs in Runyon Canyon Park every week. At 160 acres, this park offers hiking trails of various difficulties, so it's no surprise that stars of every age and fitness level are spotted here (and the no-leash policy means it's also a popular spot for bringing pooches on a stroll). Josh Duhamel and his wife, Fergie, are often spotted jogging together, and when Scarlett Johansson was getting hot and heavy with Sean Penn (remember those five minutes?), she and her then-boyfriend got hot and sweaty on a jog with pal Owen Wilson.
Where to Stay: The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel is just a 10-minute walk from one of the park's entrances. The hotel combines the shimmer of silver-screen history with a cutting-edge party scene centered around the massive pool.
Although New York City does not have the sprawling open spaces that some areas of L.A. offer, Central Park is the crown jewel of the bustling metropolis. At 843 acres, it's a popular spot for working out (and there are tons of ways to break a sweat), though the running track around the Reservoir --- about a 1.5 mile loop -- may be the most frequented fitness destination. Celebs recently seen sweating there include Chris Noth, Heidi Klum, Gywneth Paltrow and Mark Ruffalo. Not a runner? Visitors can also bike, kayak, ice-skate (during the winter), and even rock climb. Central Park is also a popular spot for movie sets, too, so keep your eyes peeled.
Where to Stay: Located across Columbus Circle from Central Park, the Mandarin Oriental offers a dizzying array of modern luxuries -- a 75-foot pool, one of the city's best spas, sweeping views from nearly every common area (and some rooms have Central Park views), and superb on-site fine-dining options.
While some star-gazers may set up a towel and relax in the sun, you'll have more luck getting up close and personal with stars at Malibu Beach if you hit the waves. David Beckham and Gerard Butler enjoy riding the surf and Matthew McConaughey has been seen paddle-boarding in calmer waters. McConaughey has also been a participant in the celeb-heavy Nautica Malibu Triathalon, along with funnyman Will Ferrell. Tiffani Thiessen (of Saved by the Bell fame), The Hangover's Ed Helms, John Cryer, and Bachelor host Chris Harrison all showed up for the race's 25th year, which raised money for cancer research.
Where to Stay: A 30-minute drive from Malibu, Hotel Oceana Santa Monica more than compensates for its lack of on-site features --no spa, a long walk to the beach-- with great design in its large rooms, a welcoming atmosphere cultivated by personal service and a relaxed, low-key vibe.
The trend du jour, Soul Cycle is an upbeat spin class that combines top-notch, top-40 remixes with hardcore instructors who won't let you get by with anything less than working your butt off. Classes are pricey (we're talking really pricey), but they come with an above-average chance of spotting someone famous. Kelly Ripa is a huge fan (she even convinced pal Anderson Cooper to join her and now he's hooked) and Brooke Shields, Katie Holmes, and Jake Gyllenhaal are also avid spinners.
Where to Stay: Just a few blocks from one of the city's Soul Cycle studios, W New York -- Union Square greatly resembles other Ws in New York: Comfortable beds, modern rooms, an excellent gym, and plenty of business travelers in the butterfly-decorated, techno-soundtracked lobby.
Built on a former elevated railroad track, the High Line Park was instantly popular after its opening in 2009 -- and now that the park expanded, it's a nice spot for jogging (plus, if you need a rest, you can relax on one of the lounge chairs that slide along the tracks). As you walk, jog, or run along, you can enjoy views of the river and you may even spot a celeb; in summer 2011, Beyonce showed off her baby bump at the park and Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr brought son Flynn on a walk there recently. It's no surprise that the High Line is a celeb hotspot, as many celebs -- including Kevin Bacon, Edward Norton, Amanda Peet, Glenn Close, Hilary Clinton, and Martha Stewart -- made significant donations towards the renewal project.
Where to Stay: The Standard New York hovers above the High Line on concrete pillars. This one-of-a-kind Meatpacking District hotel offers 337 light-flooded, ultra-mod rooms with panoramic views of the city; one restaurant, several popular bars and excellent service. It might just be the hippest hotel in New York City.


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Rx Delivered Now's platform and mission is clearly resonating, with over $1MM raised from over 900 investors in the most recent crowdfunding campaign with Republic, in addition to significant contributions by seasoned angel investors.
Eve Nasby, President of Bands of Hands, is joined by John Pope, Director of Operations for Rx Delivered Now, to talk about how her company has helped Pope’s business thrive by providing valuable HR services that enable Pope and his team to focus on revenue-generating strategies.
Rx Delivered Now was founded during the peak of the pandemic. Michael's wife, Dr. Phuong Do—also a pharmacist at Kaiser Permanente— noted how hard it is for her patients to get their medications due to Shelter-in-place, as opposed to seamlessly delivered groceries and Amazon packages.
Rx Delivery Now had one challenge laying ahead: while both had ample experience in tech, they weren't designers.


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Кочевничество, оседлость, суверенитет... (к проблеме трансформации государственности в России)
The collapse of the socialist system prompted the former USSR countries to “re-invent” their stateness. The paper focuses on factors that impede or smooth stateness transformations in post-Soviet countries. First, the paper examines internal and external factors of state formation in selected countries. Next, it introduces empirical research tools and empirical findings that present alternative patterns of stateness and outcomes of state formation. The paper concludes with a detailed review of certain cases that may be considered prototypes of state formation for post-Soviet countries.
Smoking is a problem, bringing signifi cant social and economic costs to Russiansociety. However, ratifi cation of the World health organization Framework conventionon tobacco control makes it possible to improve Russian legislation accordingto the international standards. So, I describe some measures that should be taken bythe Russian authorities in the nearest future, and I examine their effi ciency. By studyingthe international evidence I analyze the impact of the smoke-free areas, advertisementand sponsorship bans, tax increases, etc. on the prevalence of smoking, cigaretteconsumption and some other indicators. I also investigate the obstacles confrontingthe Russian authorities when they introduce new policy measures and the public attitudetowards these measures. I conclude that there is a number of easy-to-implementanti-smoking activities that need no fi nancial resources but only a political will.
One of the most important indicators of company's success is the increase of its value. The article investigates traditional methods of company's value assessment and the evidence that the application of these methods is incorrect in the new stage of economy. So it is necessary to create a new method of valuation based on the new main sources of company's success that is its intellectual capital.


text: Hi all, I took advantage of the seedex offering of Brodiaea and Triteleia seed from the Robinetts earlier this year. Getting the seed in our summer allowed me to sow fairly soon after it arrived. To this time 12 of 15 seed lots have germinated including two which were stored from 1994. The quantities of seed were very generous , but not expecting much germination I sowed into small pots (and directly to garden in 3 cases). Triteleia lilacina in particular has had mass germination and its pot looks like a small hedgehog! Cheers, Rob in Tasmania where its 7.00am and -1C outside !

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Did you know that cabbage is not only a versatile vegetable but also a nutritional powerhouse? Packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, cabbage is a valuable addition to any diet.
If you’re interested in growing your own cabbage and reaping the benefits of this leafy green, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll provide you with all the necessary information to help you successfully grow cabbage in your garden.
From selecting the right cabbage varieties to preparing the soil, planting, caring for your plants, and dealing with common problems, we’ll cover it all. By following our cabbage growing tips and employing the right techniques, you’ll be able to enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh and delicious cabbage.
- Choose the right cabbage varieties for your needs, such as Golden Acre, Ruby Ball, Savoy Ace, and Danish Ball Head.
- Ensure your soil is fertile, well-drained, and rich in organic matter for optimal cabbage growth.
- Plant cabbage seeds or transplants, spacing them 12-18 inches apart in rows 2-3 feet apart.
- Water cabbage deeply and infrequently while maintaining even soil moisture.
- Be vigilant with pest and disease control to protect your cabbage plants.
Recommended Cabbage Varieties
If you’re looking to grow cabbage in your garden, it’s important to choose the right variety for optimal results. Here are some highly recommended cabbage varieties that are known for their excellent production, eating quality, and storage potential:
- Golden Acre
- Ruby Ball
- Savoy Ace
- Danish Ball Head
Golden Acre is a popular cabbage variety with compact, round heads that have a mild flavor. Ruby Ball is known for its vibrant red color and sweet taste, making it a favorite for coleslaw and salads. Savoy Ace has crinkled leaves and a delicate, buttery flavor, perfect for stir-fries and steaming. Danish Ball Head is a traditional cabbage variety with dense, firm heads that store well for months.
No matter which variety you choose, these recommended cabbage types are sure to satisfy your taste buds and provide you with a bountiful harvest.
Benefits of Organic Matter for Cabbage Soil
Organic matter is a key component of healthy cabbage soil. Here are some benefits of incorporating organic matter:
- Improves soil structure, creating a friable and well-drained environment
- Increases water-holding capacity, reducing the risk of moisture stress
- Enhances nutrient availability, promoting better plant growth
- Buffers pH levels, helping to maintain optimal soil conditions
- Encourages beneficial soil microorganisms, supporting overall soil health
Planting and Spacing
When it comes to successfully growing cabbage, proper planting and spacing are crucial. Whether you’re starting from seeds or transplants, following the correct procedures will yield healthy and productive cabbage plants.
For seed planting, make sure to plant the cabbage seeds ¼-½ inch deep in well-prepared soil. This will provide the seeds with the right environment for germination and growth. If you’re using transplants, look for plants with 4-6 mature leaves and a well-developed root system. This ensures that they are sturdy enough to thrive after planting.
Proper spacing is essential to allow your cabbage plants enough room to grow and develop their heads. To ensure adequate spacing, allocate 12-18 inches of distance between each plant in the row. Maintain rows that are 2-3 feet apart, providing ample space for the cabbage plants to spread out.
Optimum spacing helps prevent overcrowding, which can lead to stunted growth and increased susceptibility to diseases and pests. By giving your cabbage plants enough room to breathe, you’re setting them up for success.
Watering, Fertilization, and Mulching
Proper watering, fertilization, and mulching are crucial for the successful growth of cabbage. By following these practices, you can ensure that your cabbage plants thrive and produce healthy, flavorful heads.
When it comes to watering cabbage, it’s important to strike a balance. Cabbage requires deep watering to encourage strong root development, but excessive moisture can lead to disease and rot. Here’s what you should keep in mind:
- Water deeply but infrequently, providing approximately 1-1.5 inches of water per week.
- Water in the morning to allow foliage to dry before evening, reducing the risk of diseases.
- Check the soil moisture regularly and adjust the frequency and duration of watering based on weather conditions.
Proper fertilization is essential for the healthy growth of cabbage plants. Here are some tips to help you fertilize your cabbage effectively:
- Conduct a soil test to determine the nutrient needs of your cabbage plants.
- Apply fertilizers according to the soil test recommendations. Avoid excessive nitrogen during head formation to prevent loose and undesirable cabbage heads.
- Consider using organic fertilizers, such as compost or well-rotted manure, to provide a slow release of nutrients.
Mulching offers several benefits for cabbage plants, including moisture conservation, weed control, and soil temperature moderation. Here’s how mulching can help you grow healthy and productive cabbage:
- Mulch around the base of the plants to conserve soil moisture and reduce the frequency of watering.
- Use organic mulches like straw, shredded leaves, or grass clippings to suppress weed growth.
- Apply a layer of mulch that is 2-4 inches deep, ensuring it doesn’t touch the base of the cabbage plants to prevent rotting.
By providing adequate water, fertilizers based on soil test recommendations, and applying a layer of mulch, you can create optimal growing conditions for your cabbage plants. These practices will promote healthy growth, prevent moisture loss, and control weeds, ultimately leading to bountiful harvests of delicious cabbage heads.
Common Problems with Growing Cabbage
While growing cabbage can be a rewarding experience, it’s not without its challenges. Understanding and addressing common cabbage pests and diseases is crucial to ensure a successful harvest. Let’s take a closer look at some of the problems you may encounter:
Cabbage pests can wreak havoc on your plants, causing damage to leaves and reducing crop yields. Some common cabbage pests include:
- Aphids: These small, soft-bodied insects feed on cabbage leaves, causing stunted growth and yellowing.
- Cabbage Worms: Caterpillars of cabbage white butterflies and diamondback moths, cabbage worms eat through leaves, leaving behind large holes.
- Flea Beetles: These tiny jumping insects chew small holes in the leaves, giving them a “shot-hole” appearance.
To control cabbage pests, you can:
- Inspect plants regularly for any signs of infestation.
- Remove and destroy infected leaves.
- Introduce natural predators, such as ladybugs or parasitic wasps.
- Apply organic insecticides if necessary.
Several diseases can affect cabbage plants, compromising their health and productivity. Two common cabbage diseases are:
- Alternaria Leaf Spot: This fungal disease causes circular, dark spots on the leaves. If left untreated, it can lead to defoliation and reduced yield.
- Clubroot: A soil-borne disease, clubroot causes the roots to become swollen and deformed, leading to stunted growth and wilting.
To prevent and manage cabbage diseases, consider the following:
- Practice crop rotation, avoiding planting cabbage in the same spot for consecutive years.
- Remove and destroy any infected plants or plant debris.
- Improve soil drainage if clubroot is a recurring problem.
- Apply fungicides as a preventative measure.
By practicing good sanitation, identifying problems early, and utilizing appropriate control methods, you can protect your cabbage plants from pests and diseases, ensuring a healthy and abundant harvest.
Harvesting and Storage
Once your cabbage heads have reached full size and are firm, it’s time to harvest them. Using a sharp knife or garden shears, cut the stem just below the head. Be sure to leave a few outer wrapper leaves intact to protect the head during storage.
For long-term storage, cabbage can be kept for 2-6 months when stored at a temperature of 32°F and a relative humidity of 95%. It’s important to find a cool and dark location to store your cabbage, such as a root cellar or a refrigerator set at the appropriate temperature.
When storing cabbage, it’s crucial to keep it away from ethylene-producing fruits, such as apples or bananas, as they can accelerate the ripening process and cause spoilage. To prevent unwanted ethylene exposure, store cabbage separately from these fruits or use airtight containers or bags to create a barrier.
By following these cabbage storage tips, you can enjoy the freshness and flavors of your homegrown cabbage for an extended period, even after the harvest season has passed.

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HighRadius Credit Cloud automates the credit management process, enabling credit managers to make quicker and more accurate decisions. This is done with four primary components, a configurable online credit application, data aggregation engine, collaborative workflow, and electronic storage and retrieval. Moving applications online simplifies the distribution process and eliminates omitted or incorrectly entered customer data. Backup data and decision inputs are automatically gathered and made readily available to review with the application and during periodic reviews. A collaboration platform drives efficient approval hierarchies and customer/internal notifications about credit decisions. Finally, file cabinets full of paper are eliminated, making retrieval easier and storage less expensive. The result is faster customer onboarding, better internal collaboration, higher customer satisfaction, more targeted periodic reviews, and lower credit risk across the company’s customer portfolio.
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A 500m long secure area, designed to provide both small arms and rifle opportunities for target practice. Given the duty rotations served here by members of some of the world's premier commando units and similar, instruction is of the very highest calibre. There are several people here who can do the 'smiley face' at 500m with a sniper rifle - in poor light and strong wind - then make it a Watchmen tribute.
DaveyEndgame -Sorter TALK– 20:24, April 23, 2016 (UTC)
*He shucks the L115A3 AWM Sniper rifle loose from its resting place on his shoulder, chambers one .338 Lapua Magnum round with his left hand, holds the weapon out as if it were some immense, malformed pistol, and pulls the trigger.*


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