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In her luminous and long-awaited novel, bestselling writer Elizabeth Strout welcomes readers again to the archetypal, beautiful panorama of northern New England, the place the occasions of her first novel, Amy and Isabelle, opened up. within the past due Fifties, within the small city of West Annett, Maine, a minister struggles to regain his calling, his relatives, and his happiness within the wake of profound loss. whilst, the group he has served so charismatically needs to come to phrases with its personal strengths and failings—faith and hypocrisy, loyalty and abandonment—when a dismal secret's revealed.
Tyler Caskey has come to like West Annett, “just up the road” from the place he was once born. the quick, incredible summers and the pointy, piercing winters fill him with awe—as does his congregation, packed with strong those that search his tips and pay attention earnestly as he preaches. yet after discomfort a bad loss, Tyler reveals it challenging to come to himself as he as soon as was once. He hasn’t had The Feeling—that God is throughout him, within the fantastic thing about the world—for fairly a while. He struggles to discover the ideal phrases in his sermons and in his conversations with these dealing with crises in their personal, and to carry his five-year-old daughter, Katherine, out of the silence she has saw within the wake of the family’s tragedy.
A congregation that had as soon as been sufferer and sort in the course of Tyler’s grief now questions his management and propriety. within the kitchens, school rooms, places of work, and shops of the village, anger and gossip have began to swirl. And in Tyler’s darkest hour, a startling discovery will try out his congregation’ s humanity—and his personal will to suffer the types of trials that ultimately attempt us all.
In prose incandescent and crafty, Elizabeth Strout attracts readers into the main points of standard existence in a fashion that makes it awesome. All is considered—life, love, God, and community—within those pages, and all is made new through this writer’s boundless compassion and sleek prose.
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To judge the relevance of a third link, it takes much more than a study like the one commissioned by the City of Lévis, which is limited to determining “positive economic, social and environmental impacts”.
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According to the rules in effect for all major public infrastructure projects such as the third link, enacted in 2016 by the Secretariat of the Treasury Board, the government must file an opportunity file.
It is this extensive file that makes it possible to demonstrate the relevance of the project and to recommend the best long-term option to meet the need expressed.
It must indeed include nine essential elements, including the study of the need, as well as the demonstration that only a public infrastructure solution can meet it.
The choice and justification of the best long-term option must be presented. An annual distribution of the investments necessary to carry out the recommended option must be established.
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So far, none of these elements have been demonstrated, even though the Minister of Transport presented a new version of the project this spring.
These are much more serious obligations than the results of this study commissioned by Lévis, which concludes with an annual increase of more than 630 million in GDP in Lévis and Quebec.
The WSP study immediately announces its bias in its presentation, in that it aims to establish "the positive impacts" of a project which has given rise to "several criticisms and debates on the negative effects that it could create ".
Then she attracted criticism from experts, including Professor Jean-Philippe Meloche, of the University of Montreal, who in an interview with Radio-Canada deemed her not very credible or irrelevant.
For Jean Dubé, from Laval University, it also demonstrates the lack of profitability of the project.
All call for comparative studies. It is also the wish of the Coalition not to the third link, which asks for an opportunity study, just like the mayor of Quebec.
“What is this project going to be? What is it based on? What are its foundations? What are the studies? asked Mayor Bruno Marchand on the sidelines of a city council last month.
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After seeing a lot of preseason predictions pick Phoenix to win it all in 2013, Minnesota went to work to prove otherwise. Sunday, the Lynx swept the Mercury for a third consecutive trip to the WNBA Finals.
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MINNEAPOLIS – History was made Sunday inside The Barn in Minneapolis as Jantel Lavender became Ohio State’s all-time scoring leader. But the only stat that mattered to the senior All-American was win No. 15.
Lavender led all scorers with 29 points to lead the Buckeyes to an 83-76 win over Minnesota at Williams Arena and break Katie Smith’s record of 2,578 points set back in 1996.
“I was aware of it coming in, but I didn’t really know how many I needed (to break the record),” Lavender said after the game. “All I’m really focused on right now is getting wins. That’s all I’m really concerned about right now.”
Lavender now owns the record all to herself with 2,587 points. She set the mark with her layup at the 16:28 mark of the second half that put Ohio State up by one, 46-45.
The win was the second straight for the Buckeyes who improved to 15-9 overall while evening their Big Ten record at 6-6. After winning three in a row, Minnesota has now dropped two in a row to fall to 11-14 and 3-9 in league play.
The outcome, however, went down to the wire in a game featuring 17 ties and 10 lead changes. With the score tied at 71-all with 2:39 left, Ohio State would score the next seven points, starting with a Samantha Prahalis three-pointer from the left wing and four Tayler Hill free throws to put Ohio State up 78-71 with 54 seconds left.
The Gophers, however, didn’t fold as Jackie Voigt hit a three on Minnesota’s next possession to cut it to four. Then, after an Ashley Adams free throw, UM’s Kiara Buford raced back the other way and hit a running layup to cut it to three, 79-76, with 25 seconds left. But that was as close as the Gophers would get as Ohio State hit all four free throws in the final seconds to secure the win.
Playing in front of her hometown family and friends, Hill would go on to tie a career-high with 19 points while dishing out a career-high seven assists and sinking 9 of 10 from the line. Prahalis scored 11 and dished out a game-high eight assists while the vast-improving Adams recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds to go along with six blocks.
Buford led Minnesota with 23 points and six assists while Katie Loberg and Jackie Voigt chipped in with 18 and 17 points, respectively.
Ohio State returns home at 7 p.m., Thursday against Penn State and televised on the Big Ten Network.
Game Notes: Ohio State now leads the all-time series with Minnesota, 50-10, and lead 20-7 in games played in Minneapolis … The Buckeyes have won the last four meetings and nine of 11 overall … Jantel Lavender became Ohio State’s all-time leading scorer at 2,587 points, breaking Katie Smith’s mark of 2,578 set back in 1996 … Lavender also set an NCAA record with her 126th consecutive double-figure scoring game … Ohio State is 13-2 this season when scoring 70 or more points and 10-0 when scoring at least 80 … Ashley Adams recorded her first career double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds while recording a career-high six blocks … Prahalis finished with eight assists to move her career total to 636, seven away from the school’s all-time record held by Jamie Lewis (643) … the game featured 17 tied and 10 lead changes … Ohio State is now 14-2 this season when leading/tied at the half.


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I recently heard about Shehzad Roy’s new music video ‘Sirf Bandhi Hai Kamar’ hitting at the education system of Pakistan that is producing followers and not the leaders. While it disappointed me about the authorities putting our youth and new generation’s future at risk, it also gave hope that there are still many who are raising voice against it. Sooner or later, we will succeed in transforming this system by the grace of Almighty.
It is not out of sight that our showbiz celebrities are taking a deep interest in the political, social and educational concerns of Pakistan. One of those is renowned singer Shehzad Roy whose work has been appreciated in this regard. Shahzad Roy, who is also a social worker and humanitarian, is known for producing many social, educational and political songs, including the most popular 2008 album Qismat Apne Haath Mein.
This time, Roy has highlighted a serious matter which needs everyone’s attention. He posted on social media: “Over 90% of questions in the Matric examination are based on rote memorisation! Now is the time to build critical thinking in our students with a #reformmatricboard” with a video which has got 500k views and over 13,000 shares in just 20 hours.
The thought provoking video puts emphasis on the need to question and think critically instead of blindly following what teachers, politicians, and authoritarians say. While it demands reforms in metric and intermediate examination system and encourages people to question, it ends with a very powerful message: “Instead of resorting to bullets or physical violence, resolve issues with dialogues, win by reasoning, not by intimidating.”
For this initiative, Shehzad Roy has gained support from millions of Pakistanis on social media including Hamza Ali Abbasi and Ali Zafar among others.
“Please join Shehzad Roy in raising voice against the “Ratta” system which has destroyed our education system. This plague of “Ratta” is killing the thinking ability of our students and render them incapable of asking questions and actually learn something instead of pointless memorization of books. #reformmatricboard” Hamza Ali Abbasi wrote on Facebook.
“Was just taking about this in my interview last night. This is commendable,” Ali Zafar wrote on Twitter.
Malala Yousafzai’s father Ziauddin Yousafzai tweeted: “Quality education is giving children the right to question and the right to think critically. Well done
Journalist and Program anchor at ARY News Kashif Abbasi wrote, “
@ShehzadRoy root cause of our education system is the ratta system.will have to fix it.”
Roy is also the president and founder of Zindagi Trust that strives to improve the quality of education delivered to the underprivileged Pakistanis. He also produced two documentary series, Chal Parha, about the current situation of the education sector, and Wasu Aur Mein, which follows travel of Roy and a villager to underline poverty, progress, and patriotism in Pakistan.
In 2005, Roy was rewarded with the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his public services.In 2006, he again received the honor for his organization’s rehabilitation work after 2005 Kashmir earthquake.
50 percent of primary students can neither read nor write
Shehzad Roy’s efforts for society and education sector are undoubtedly commendable, but there is still a long way to go. It is pertinent to mention here that almost 40 percent to 50 percent of primary students can neither read nor write a sentence in Urdu and English, credit goes to the rote learning system.
Unfortunately, the rulers and authorities are not ready to admit that the ultimate enemy of the state is the rotten education system instead of terrorism. The government has put the education on lowest on the priority list, and it is proven from the budget. This year, the government allocated Rs.84.19 billion for education affairs and services which merely becomes 2.83 percent of the GDP.
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The make-a-thon brings together designers, makers, technology industry leaders and Veterans who will use 3D printing technology to create and test prosthetic designs that meet the needs of Veterans with disabilities. Held over two days at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center on July 28 and 29, the completed designs will be presented on the afternoon of July 29 and reviewed by Veterans and an expert panel of judges from VA, Google.org, General Electric and Toyota.
One of the three challenges asks for designers to create a device that can dampen essential tremors when a Veteran is performing fine motor tasks. It’s an issue Army Veteran Cheryl Moses and Navy Veteran Kim Matthews deal with daily.
During the make-a-thon, participants will be given prototyping equipment, along with mentoring from technical experts and Veterans to help co-design and develop their ideas. Event collaborators, including America Makes, 3D Systems, and Stratasys, will supply 3D printers, which will allow for onsite device manufacturing and empower teams to easily develop, test and refine designs with Veterans’ input. One feature of note will be the Girls’ Lounge Experience, which will highlight female Veterans, scientists, technologists and engineers. Personalized prosthetics will be made specifically to suit the needs of female Veterans.
The other challenges VA is soliciting design assistance to solve are the creation of a medication pillbox that allows the flexibility to hold medications that need to be taken up to eight times a day with a reminder system for each time medication needs to be taken and a device to remotely change the speed and grip strength of a prosthetic device for Veterans with upper extremity injuries.


Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he doesn’t think about his job status and remains focused on winning a championship, while speaking at the end-of-season news conference on Friday.
“It sucks this time of year to watch two other teams playing because you wanna be there and you feel like you’re close. And you know what people have poured into this,” he said.
Here are the takeaways from Boone’s news conference:
On his job security as manager
“I signed a contract last year, so my focus remains the same and that’s to be one of the leaders of this team that, again, I came back to do this, and got into this for a lot of reasons: The competition, to compete at the highest level, the camaraderie you feel being a part of an organization, being a part of a team, being in the trenches, being in the dugout, the lives you have the potential to impact, the relationships you’re able to forge, but ultimately I want to win a championship.
“There’s no better place to come to try and realize that because you know that is the mindset, the focus each and every year and I’m grateful to be a part of that.
“But as far as the job security and that, I’m never worried about that. Ever. And the reality is, last year I signed an extension. So my focus is on putting my steps forward to what’s in front of me, what’s next for us as an organization.”
On how they can improve this offseason to beat the Astros
“You’re trying to improve, and the offseason takes you in a lot of places. There’s obvious things you say, ‘Let’s get this guy, let’s get this guy, let’s make this move,’ but a lot of things have to line up and cooperate for that. So you’ve gotta be, I think, you gotta be agile… because you’re not gonna get everything you want or have every move happen to line up perfectly. You’ve gotta have a lot of plans in place.”
“Bottom line is, we’re a really good team. We’ve been knocking on that door now for a long time. We haven’t punched through. I certainly understand the frustration of that with everyone, we all feel that as much as everyone. That’s, again, why I came back to do this. I want to hoist that trophy with these guys.
“And the reality is we are close and we have a team that is in that conversation, realistically in that conversation. There’s a lot of things that play out over the course of the year, we’re missing obviously some key people at a key time of the year, but there’s always gonna be turnover on the roster that force you to go in a different direction.”
On the ALCS loss
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On Giancarlo Stanton possibly playing through an injury
“I think he was playing through something. It was not significant enough, obviously, to keep him out. And obviously, I think we started to see him the final week and the start of the playoffs really look the part and look like Big G all the way to the point that he could go out and play the outfield a little bit. But I do think he was compromised a little bit and playing through things. Again, nothing where I felt like he was in jeopardy or, obviously, not that he couldn’t perform.
“But I think some of the struggles that he went through, to his credit when he did come back in August and early parts of September. ... I think was him in his way figuring out how to perform at a high level a little banged up. And I think he did that. Respect how he went about it. Respect his process through it because he knew he had to take some lumps down the way and he did down the stretch and then you saw him start to right the ship at the end. And I think that was him learning how to play at a high level with it and I think he got to that point.”
“But I do think him being able to play the outfield, not only serves us well in giving us flexibility from time to time, but I think it serves him well. Obviously, you just gotta be smart and pick your spots with it.”
On if age caught up to Josh Donaldson this year
“Age always is a factor look, at JD and, I was blown away by how good he played third. You could make a case that the age didn’t show up there. You know I knew we were getting a good defensive third baseman, I didn’t know we were getting that good of one.
“I think his offensive season, coming out of the lockout, coming to a new team right at the start of spring training he didn’t have that time to build, and then I just felt like he never got on track, on that really extended hot streak where he built momentum and now we’re rolling.
“I felt like all year, he’d get it going there for a couple days and then maybe take a step back. And I think part of that was just one of those years where it was just hard for him to get that consistency all the time.
“Tough to say if that’s exactly age-related or just one of those seasons where you can have a little bit of a down year by your standard. And the game’s hard, and the game’s hard to navigate on the fly and get on those good runs. I still think he has a lot in there.”


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What is “nice cream”?
Fantastic question. Nice cream is essentially, well, plant-based ‘ice cream’.
So, any kind of frozen, creamy dessert resembling ice cream that is non-dairy and plant-based, can be considered nice cream. The most common form of ‘nice cream’ is banana nice cream (SO GOOD)! You can also try out our Strawberry Banana Nice Cream!
If you’re like me, and dairy-free (I’m lactose intolerant – one thing that led me to vegan-ism), or just eating a plant-based diet, you might find that you really really miss creamy foods. Specifically, desserts! So when I found out you could make your own plant-based soft serve ice cream, I was ecstatic. Banana nice cream. Banana peanut butter nice cream. Banana berry nice cream. Banana pineapple nice cream… lots of possibilities. So when I heard about trying sweet potato banana nice cream – I had to see what that was like! And let me tell you – it is just as good as it sounds!
How do you make ‘Nice Cream’?
Nice cream basically consists of fruit (or in our case, a sweet potato & fruit), and occasionally, a splash of some kind of non-dairy milk. There are a few ways to go about making it – most commonly, using a food processor or high speed blender like a Vitamix. But there are also some nifty kitchen gadgets like the Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker that will pretty much make nice cream out of anything – as long as its frozen! And no need to add any non-dairy milk either. I used to have one of these, but when we downsized to a smaller kitchen, I had to get rid of it since I could do similar things with my food processor. Sacrifices! It was amazing though.
Essentially, you freeze whatever fruit you want to turn into soft-serve, and then you blend the hell out of it, and try not to eat the entire thing while scraping it into a bowl (to eat right away), or a container to freeze and scoop later. Freezing it for about 30-45 minutes makes it easily scoopable, so if you are really fond of scooped ice cream (or want it in a cone!) that’s the option for you!
sweet potato nice cream recipe
Sweet Potato Nice Cream with Peanut Butter Topping
1 Large Sweet Potato
1 Frozen Banana
Splash of non-dairy milk (if needed)
(For the Sauce)
1/2 tablespoon Peanut Butter
1/2tsp Maple Syrup
Hot Water to Thin
- Bake your sweet potato at 400° for about an hour, or until fully soft. Let cool, and then cut into cubes and freeze until solid – several hours. (I recommend doing this ahead of time, like the night before.)
- In a food processor or high speed blender, combine the frozen banana & sweet potato with a splash of non-dairy milk. You can add a splash of maple syrup if you want more sweetness. If you’re using a Yonanas Frozen Treat Maker, alternate inserting slices of sweet potato, and slices of banana as you go. No non-dairy milk needed.
- Using a spatula, press the nice cream into a large flat container with a lid. Freeze for 30-60 minutes or until a little more solid, and of a scoop-able texture.
- While freezing, prep your Peanut Butter topping. In a small bowl, combine your Peanut Butter & maple syrup. Add small amounts of hot water at a time and stir or whisk until incorporated.. You want to add enough hot water that it softens the PB into a pourable/dripping sauce. It may be more hot water than you expect!
- Scoop your sweet potato nice cream into your desired bowl or container, topping it with the prepared sauce. For optimal texture/taste, eat right away (you can put it back in the freezer, but will have to let it thaw in the refrigerator before eating again).
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|Stella Cameron: Finding Ian|
Books (Paperback), ISBN 1-57566-713-4
Finding Ian explores the heart-wrenching consequences of giving up a baby for adoption, then confronting that child years later. Adoptees usually look for their biological parents. In Finding Ian, Stella Cameron turns the tables; the biological father wants his son back.
Cameron sets up a complicated scenario with no easy answers. Ian's new guardian, Muriel Perron, may not be what an adolescent needs. After all, what does an aging spinster aunt know about 13-year-old boys? But discovering his father, the man who gave him away, may not help Ian either.
The woman who befriends Ian and ends up falling in love with his father arrives in overalls early one morning. Jade Perron came to Ferryneath Cottage, the Cornwall house Byron rented, to paint and repair the cottage. She runs Perron and Son, the family construction business.
While she paints and hangs wallpaper, she restores more than broken pipes and peeling walls. She rebuilds family ties and uncovers some emotions she didn't expect, while Byron constructs a fragile relationship with his son.
Along the way, Byron discovers more in Cornwall than finding Ian. He begins to find himself and to reclaim emotions he lost when Lori died.
Cameron tells a poignant story about the value of family, lost and found. She creates complex characters that make us examine our own family connections. Finding Ian goes beyond the romantic tale, but Cameron doesn't ignore the romance. She gives us a love story about second chances that makes us smile and sometimes cry.
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We’re all hard pressed for time. This also sometimes means we run the risk of ending up getting cheap fixes to compensate for the time crunch. This holds true for dental implants. While traditional implants may take good 4-6 months before the function is assumed, they’re essentially cost-prohibitive. If you’re nodding in agreement, consider taking a medical trip to India, for the cost of same day implants in India will make you wonder – “Why, in God’s name, does my dentist charge too much?”
“Is it quality…?” – We hear you saying. Let’s find out.
Are One-day Dental Implants in India as Good?
This section will speak in depth about the technologies used and protocols followed for one-trip dental implants in India. It is advised that readers research well for same-day implant protocols in advanced countries in order to make an objective assessment and comparison. For the ease of readers, here’s one such review of Mexican dental services.
Below is the insider’s scoop on protocols and technologies employed by top dentists in India.
- Before you set foot in India for your dental treatment, your dentist will ascertain your candidature by examining your medical history. He will ask about your previous experiences with dental implants, if any.
- This procedure is not for everyone and before heading to India for one-day dental implants you must ensure you’re eligible.
- Once ensconced in your dentist’s chair in India, you will undergo 3D scans, possibly using GALELIOS 3D diagnostic and treatment solution which produces 500% better resolution 95% lesser radiation exposure. The 3D mock-up will help your dental surgeon get a fair idea of the condition of your oral tissues and plan the treatment accordingly. In essence, you will undergo 2 surgeries – first, virtual and pain-free and second, actual and pain-free!
- Forward. Time to place the titanium post. A titanium post, which is bio-compatible and simulates a dental root, will be drilled into the bone. As gory as it may sound, there is little mess when compared to traditional implants which, in their wake, leave behind deeper holes and a jungle of sutures.
- Next, a temporary crown, designed and milled using CEREC dental CAD/CAM technology, would be placed on the abutment. Rest assured, these temporaries look as good as real. You can smile, eat, and speak normally while the bone integrates with titanium posts. A word of caution – follow the dietary protocol strictly as prescribed by the dentist, especially for the few days immediately after your implant placement.
Making the Most of Your Dental Travel to India
Here’s the exciting part. India figures in almost every avid traveler’s bucket list. If you decide to get your immediate-load dental implants in India, you should consider your dental trip to be manna from heaven. Here’s how you can make the most of your trip.
- Make sure that you visit Ghats of Ganges in Rishikesh. If you’re adventurous kind, let us remind you that rafting in Ganges is truly amazing experience. To quote Vasudeva, the ferryman in Hermann Hesse’s Siddhartha – “The river knows everything; one can learn everything from it,” It’s absolutely true of Ganges.
- Himalayas on the north frontier should be your next pit stop. If you travel a little northwards from Rishikesh, you’d be right in the middle of mountain country. What do you do then? Take a hike, literally!
- Travel a little westward and you’d be in Rajasthan – the enchanting, mystical desert land. It was once a bastion of kings. These royal remnants are sprinkled throughout the state.
- From modern metros to old towns still immersed in tradition, India offers a lot to see – provided you have the time, and the will to visit.
The Cost of Same Day Dental Implants in India
Now, you must be wondering – “How much for same-day dental implants in India?”
Well, it would be futile to quote in exact terms the cost of immediate load dental implants in India since prices vary from dentist to dentist, but it can be said with some degree of conviction that you could save about 4-5 times of the money you would end up paying in most parts of America, Europe or Australia.
The simplest explanation for such low prices of dental implant treatment in India is the low cost of living in the country. Besides, dentists here are not as burdened with education loans or malpractice claims as in the West.
Opting to travel to India for same-day dental implants will not only save you a great deal of time but also help you save a lot of money. However, it is important first to find out if same day implants are suitable for you, and how long a stay will the whole process require? “Same-day” doesn’t apply literally—it may take a few days before the final crowns can be placed and you must confirm all details with your dentist in advance.
Submit the free quote request form on the right for more information on same-day implants cost in India.

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In a newsletter on scrapbooking—a craft I do not do, but watch from afar; all crafting is porn for me, as I am completely unmotivated by the possibility it will come out imperfect…more on that later—I stumble on this beautiful commentary on creation and fear:
Thinking this is the one and only chance to tell this story so it simply must be perfect. Oh man, what a way to stop you in your tracks. What does perfect mean to you? And who is the judge? Perfect is so very relative. What is perfect to me in this moment may be entirely imperfect to you. To me, perfect is actually taking time to tell your stories. Risking that bit of yourself to document your experience. Perfect is carving out a bit of time to be creative. Perfect is embracing the imperfection inherent in creating something that comes from your heart, and your head, and your hands. Let it go. Simply begin writing. Tell the story in simple, plain sentences one word at a time. Keep writing until all the words have spilled onto the page and then go back and edit. Perfect is actually telling the story rather than letting fear keep you from sharing the lives and lessons of your family.
I sit down across from my therapist and she has me shuffle a deck of Wisdom Cards. The card I pull out reads:
I do not have to become perfect, I am perfect just as I am.
If I wait to become who I want to be when I am perfect, I will be waiting all my life.
I read this article in the New York Times. Two days later a loved one forwards the link to me.


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The sun shone through a window, and thanks to my carefully placed mirror, shone into my eyes. I moved my head and stood up, I then went to all the doors, knocking on each one.
"Wake up, time for strategy and killing worthless human scum."
I waited in the lobby and one by one all the vampires filtered in, except for a couple.
"Ok, today is our last stand. There are armies of hunters out there, all wanting to kill us. I say, let them try. What we need to do is kill them first. Now, here's what I was thinking."
As I explained to them my strategy each one clearly understood their instructions. Each one accepted their part without worry, and they saw that my meditation had paid off.
Noone did, noone ever did.
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Dr. Anil Sharma, M.D., MBA
With more than 25 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Anil Sharma is a board-certified Psychiatrist and clinical pharmacologist. Expert in psychotic disorders, addiction and substance abuse, Dr. Sharma holds various medical director and Chairman positions at inpatient psychiatric hospitals and substance abuse programs. An Assistant Clinical Professor at UCLA School of Medicine, he is committed to advancing the care and treatment within the mental health arena; as well as, the protocols surrounding controlled substances.
In addition to his vast and progressive knowledge of the mental health and addiction fields, Dr. Sharma too places a tremendous effort on clinical research and serves as one of the founding partners of Asclepes Research Centers located in Panorama City, California. A graduate of Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Rajasthan University Medical School, Dr. Sharma is also affiliated with Encino Hospital Medical Center and Northridge Hospital Medical Center.

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Gainesville Police Deputy Chief John Robertston will retire at the end of September following more than 26 years of service, according to the police department.
“I have been truly blessed to have worked alongside some of the best and most professional officers for the last 26+ years. I consider them my second family,” Robertson said in a statement released by Gainesville Police. “This community has and will always hold a special place in my heart.”
Gainesville Police Cpl. Jessica Van, a spokeswoman for the department, called Robertson “instrumental in the success and growth" of the agency.
“As the most tenured officer at our agency, he has served in almost every division,” Van wrote in an email.
Robertson’s last two weeks with the department will focus on “ensuring a fluid transition,” Van said.
This story will be updated.


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With her famous features and to-die-for figure, it’s no wonder why Calvin Klein chose actress Eva Mendes to bare (almost) all for their 2008 underwear ad campaign.
The advertisements, which will debut in the fall, will focus on "seductive comfort," something Eva masters without effort. “The company has such an incredible creative legacy," Eva says. “I’m honored to be associated with such an iconic, world-class brand like Calvin Klein Underwear.”
This isn’t the only connection between the We Own the Night actress and Calvin Klein. She will also be the face of a-yet-unnamed Calvin Klein fragrance.
Smelling like Eva will be easy, but one can only wish the body could come with the undies.
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We visited in June, 2014, including two adults and two young children (1 and 4 years old). We spent four nights over a weekend in a first-floor room (one king, one bunk bed).
We travel a lot for work and vacation (as a family). Both of us are members of the IHG Rewards Club frequent guest program.
This is our third time at the hotel in the past 15 years as guests (in addition to visiting the Tiki Bar on other occasions), so we have some context.
First, the Good:
- Location is top-notch (Coligny Beach)
- Pool and beach access are great
- Various restaurants/food options (variety, not quality)
- Unique bunk bed "kids suite"
- Large outdoor patio
- Bike rentals on-property
- Bed and pillows were comfortable
- Very fast Internet (best quality/speed I've had in over 200 US/CA hotels over the past 5 years)
Now, the Bad (why we would pass)
- Hotel is in disrepair (see photos)
- Security - very scary clientele, especially 7p-10p (one guy begged for money outside our room; another gang member-looking duo asked us how much we paid for our room)
- Service is absolutely terrible. Housekeeping was slow, late (>4pm), incompetent (half-finished room), and didn't even make up our room two nights
- Door handle fell off
- General upkeep of the property - chipped door paint, old rundown carpeting, clogged sinks/toilets/showers (as others have echoed)
- Loud in-wall air conditioner (as others have echoed)
- Very loud Tiki Bar music - they sounded like they were in our room
- Food at the restaurants was flavorless, expensive and generally terrible (peach cobbler was the closest to "okay", but was "unavailable" one night for no reason)
- Crib was ripped and dirty
There are things that they CAN fix - notably all of the people/service-related issues. They can't control who visits the hotel, bars, beach, etc. - but they can "de-incentivize" lowlife scum from visiting.
They were completely unapologetic. We were promised a call from someone to follow up - that hasn't happened. It all adds up - this place is a dump, the service is terrible, and the people don't care.
- Official Description (provided by the hotel):
- In April 2016, Beach House Resort completed $7 million in floor-to-ceiling guest room renovations. The new Premium Oceanfront Guestrooms offer front row seats to live music at Tiki Hut - and the new Premium Patio guestrooms are steps from the sand. The newly renovated Junior Suites offer plenty of space, ocean views, and space for up to five guests. With more than 50 miles of scenic trails at its doorstep, the resort's newly designed interior emphasizes Hilton Head Island's stunning coastline - with an airy, coastal beach vibe. And there's more... Highlights: • The 202-room renovation has transformed Beach House into a truly boutique, oceanfront resort on Hilton Head Island. • Beach House is home to the world-famous Tiki Hut, the only toes in the sand, drinks in hand experience on Hilton Head Island-here you'll enjoy live music daily, watch the pros play volleyball, and sip cocktails crafted by one of the Island's favorite bartenders. • Start and end your day at The Porch Southern Kitchen, serving up Low Country favorites all day long, complete with outdoor seating, an oversized fire pit, late night live music, and dive-in movies. • The sparkling Resort pool, located steps from Coligny Beach, is a perfect place to soak up the sun. • Beach House is just down the sand from Beach Market shops and restaurants ... and across the street from Coligny Plaza's 60 shops and restaurants - all connected by walking paths. • The renovations extend beyond the guestrooms - over 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space has been upgraded to reflect the genuine beach vibe, including two of the finest private, beachfront event venues on the Island. The Resort can accommodate groups up to 300 people for events, weddings and retreats. What hasn't changed? The sounds of the ocean waves. Hundreds of yards of unspoiled beachfront. The perfect location across from Coligny Plaza. Onsite dining and live entertainment at The Porch and Tiki Hut. And everything you've come to love about Beach House. ... more less
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Private schools are not happy with the schools closure due to smog as All Pakistan Private Schools Federation (APPSF) has appealed to the authorities to review the decision of closing schools. In a statement, President APPSF Kashif Mirza said that school closure due to smog is not a solution, Pakistan has been ranked No 1 in the world with the longest school closure in 2 years.
Kashif Mirza added that schools in Pakistan have been fully closed for 7-time about 74-week in 2-year, the longest school closures in the world. Children in Pakistan have lived through some of the longest school closures in the world, and they’re feeling the effects, he said, adding that children need their schools to stay open and support from their parents and teachers, to get Every Child back on track.
President APPSF went on to say that prolonged school closures continue to jeopardies the futures of millions of children in Pakistan. Keeping schools open must be considered an utmost priority in a safe environment, APPSF also has instructed the private schools to ensure SOPs and effective measures to tackle the current situation of smog.
All Pakistan Private Schools Federation also issued guidelines for the schools to take precautionary measures for smog.
According to the SOPs guidelines, precautionary measures must be taken by schools, teachers and students inside the schools premises, wear masks, preferably two, wear sunglasses to prevent itchy eyes, wash as soon as you reach schools, no outdoor morning assemblies activities, no outdoor sports activities, schools may revise and adjust schools timings during smoggy days, schools may also conduct online classes, if need.


If you’re planning a trip to Australia’s sunny city of Brisbane and are a music lover, make sure to check out some of the many live music venues downtown and in surrounding suburbs. While Sydney and Melbourne are two of the more famous cities in Australia, Brisbane has grown into an impressive cultural hub over recent years and is now seen as the best spot in the country to see a wide variety of musical acts.
The city has a regularly evolving live music scene, a large number of venues, and sees not only local bands doing their thing, but many national and international acts. The other benefit of checking out the entertainment in Brissie, as it is known locally, is the affordable price. If you’re backpacking and on a tight budget as you work your way around Australia, you’ll still be able to check out plenty of live music venues in Brisbane that won’t break the bank. Read on for five awesome entertainment spots in the city to visit on your next trip, no matter your type of jam.
1. Brisbane Jazz Club
If you’re a fan of jazz music then make sure you head to the Brisbane Jazz Club at least once. Located in inner-city Kangaroo Point, in the shadow of the iconic Story Bridge and sitting on the Brisbane River, the Club not only provides great music but also fantastic views to the city. Jazz lovers are sure to appreciate the friendly, relaxed atmosphere that this Brisbane institution is known for, on top of the mix of local and international musicians.
The Club happens to be one of the longest-running jazz clubs in the world, and is even home to its own band and building. The Brisbane Big Band, a 19-piece ensemble, has called the club home since 1974. This top-notch musical venue is a community organized, not-for-profit venture that has a commitment to fostering an appreciation of jazz in all music lovers.
2. The Tivoli
Many tourists that plan trips to Brisbane end up staying in the funky inner-city precinct of Fortitude Valley. Located in this suburb’s Entertainment Precinct, The Tivoli is a live music icon and one of the most famous venues in Brisbane. The establishment was built back in 1917 and has since been restored in the classic art deco style.
The versatile venue hosts musical and other live acts from a diverse range of genres, including theatre, dance, and comedy; and also holds many corporate events, private parties, and weddings. The Tivoli is well-known in Brisbane for its elegant decor combined with state-of-the-art technical equipment, and as such is a draw for musical acts all over the world.
3. Brisbane Powerhouse
The Brisbane Powerhouse is Brisbane City Council’s top arts performance venue and a popular landmark in the city. A former power station, this New Farm institution is set in a pretty spot on the bank of the Brisbane River and also handy to popular New Farm Park.
The venue features regular free live entertainment, as well as big name musicians such as Gotye and Paul Kelly. Up and coming artists also flock here to grow their profile, and the Powerhouse is really a hub for a variety of creative acts. The venue hosts entertainment acts in the areas of theater, film, visual arts, and comedy, as well as regular festivals.
4. The Zoo
Another popular Fortitude Valley venue for music lovers is The Zoo, a rock-and-roll live music stalwart that is popular with the indie crowd. This haunt has a cool, grungy style and showcases both popular bands and smaller, local acts.
Tourists can listen to a diverse range of musical styles at The Zoo, with anything from folk, reggae, and acoustic sounds to hip hop, rock, jazz, and pop. The venue has been helping to develop musicians and visual performance artists for over 20 years now, and is the perfect spot to go when you want to be amongst hip music lovers.
5. Beetle Bar
One of the newer live music establishments on the Brisbane scene is Beetle Bar. This funky venue is located downtown and is quite easy to find, with a shiny rooftop beetle to distinguish itself.
Beetle Bar opened in 2010 and is the place to head for original live music in genres such as rock, hip hop, funk, electronic, acoustic, pop, country, and more. The club also provides affordable ticket pricing that suits a wide array of budgets.


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The government said Wednesday that the latest developments regarding the economy allowed for optimism that the recession this year will ultimately prove shallower than originally foreseen.
“The latest developments in the economy are definitely on a positive keel and I hope they will continue to remain positive,” Finance Minister Yannis Stournaras told Parliament. “Fiscal developments are in line with the targets, but also production data – particularly in tourism – allow for optimism that if we continue on this course, the national product this year will exceed projections,” he added.
Separately, Alternate Finance Minister Christos Staikouras presented data to Parliament showing that Greece’s public debt would have reached 380 billion euros, or 208 percent of GDP, without the two successive restructurings of 2012 – under the Private Sector Involvement (PSI) initiative and bond buybacks.
By contrast, the country’s debt this year will come to 320 billion euros, or 174 percent of GDP. Staikouras pointed out that the debt will keep climbing as long as Greece continues to have primary deficits that are covered by borrowing. Additionally, “as long as the recession deepens, public debt as a percentage of GDP will also increase,” he argued.
According to the data, the budget deficits in the 2010-13 period totaled 70 billion euros, of which 26 billion was in 2012-13 alone.
“The problem of the viability of Greek debt remains open and all parties have to approach this real and major problem with a cool head, realism and truth,” he said. For the country to bring an effective halt to the upward trajectory of the debt and reverse the trend, it has to achieve sustainable primary surpluses and orient economic policy toward growth. It could seek to enlist the help of its EU partners.
“As long as we are consistent with our commitments, we shall demand, according to the decisions of the Eurogroup in 2012, the tangible contribution of our partners in lightening public debt. We shall seek the best through negotiations,” he said.
He noted that after the PSI, the largest part of Greek debt is in the hands of the country’s partners and the Eurosystem, and this has strengthened Greece’s negotiating potential.


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Regular jazz soirees with local and well-known jazz greats from the island provide musical variety. Look forward to inspiring performances in a relaxed atmosphere – depending on the weather, “open air” high up on the roof terrace or in the garden, surrounded by palm trees and a view of the Atlantic.
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The Schelberg Trio is a piano trio from Hanover, which is unique in the instrumentation with flute, cello and piano.
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Bernadette Schachschal, who completed her studies in Karlsruhe and Lukas Helbig who went from Dresden over Paris to Hannover to persue his musical education, are employed as deputy solo flautist and cellist with the Lower Saxony State Orchestra at the Hanover State Opera. In their performances at the OCÉANO, Thomas Haberlah will take Tatiana Bergh’s place at the piano as guest pianist.
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A baking blog with a dash of flour and love!
Hello Veronica, stopping by from enjoying yummy recipes page...eclairs looks so tempting....while growing up a bakery near my home used to sell this and I used enjoy having them so much, never tried it though...but you have explained it so beautifully that now I am tempted to give it a try.....glad to follow you...pinned!!
Thank you so much, Nisa for stopping by and commenting! This recipe truly is pretty easy! If you make them please let me know if you enjoyed them! Have a wonderful day :)


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By Jeri Quinzio
I inherited the cookbook from Mom many years ago and made the cake for my kids a couple of times, but after maraschino cherries, with their dazzling red dye, became ingredients non grata, I stopped. Sometimes I ordered birthday cakes from a bakery rather than making the old favorite. Once in a while, when I was feeling particularly sophisticated, I made a cake using a recipe written by an actual chef like Julia Child or Pierre Hermé. Basically, I made fashionable cakes more often than family favorites.
I recently saw maraschino cherries without the dangerous dye in my supermarket and decided to make the cake again. When I picked up the book, it fell open to page 134. There was my mother's distinctive handwriting. As soon as I saw it, I saw my mother making the cake. I tasted the cherries and the walnuts. I wished I had made it my tradition as well -- but it's never too late to start. My own birthday's coming up, and I know exactly what to bake.


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Outside of the political protestations regarding Obama’s visit to Cuba (it is a presidential election year, after all), the United States has a strong strategic interest in returning Havana to the American sphere of influence.
The geopolitical rationale is twofold:
A hostile Cuba, backed by a meaningful external power (such as the Soviet Union during the Cold War) could threaten control of America’s internal waterways—most notably anything exiting the Mississippi, as these exports have to pass either the Florida or Yucatan straits. Also at risk are the Intracoastal Waterway along the Gulf Coast. As the US becomes less interested in international trade, domestic exchange becomes more important, and so too does the political relationship with and within Cuba.
Cuba is the only portion of the Western Hemisphere through which American power does not thoroughly penetrate. That it is so close to US shores only heightens Washington’s interest.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, Venezuela became Cuba’s key political and economic ally. With Caracas itself caught in the throes of political and social unrest, Cuba has no choice but to normalize relations with the US. And so it is.
There will be three primary changes that will emerge from the thawing of the last vestiges of the Cold War:
1) Tourism. Already underway, Cuba’s tourism sector is poised to soon become the top Caribbean destination for American tourists, and within a decade should be well on its way to resume its position as a sort of tropical Las Vegas. The embargo doesn’t even have to be lifted for this to happen.
2) Sugar. Cuba’s sugar industry is historically far stronger than America’s, and has operated with far lower costs. The island’s proximity to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Mississippi will vastly simplify the logistics of the sugar trade and distribution within the US market. Sugar production is set to at least double in the half-decade following the lifting of the embargo as investment flows into Cuba’s cash-and-tech starved sugar industry. The biggest obstacle is the US sugar lobby (far more powerful than most people realize), but America’s other agricultural producers will likely prove more formidable as they clamor to access a Cuban market heavily dependent on food imports.
3) Manufacturing. Perhaps one of the most frequently overlooked impacts of an American détente with Cuba. Although Cuba’s educational and vocational training system is vastly outpaced by the United States, Cuban wages are a mere fraction of what they are in the US. Cuba’s proximity means that the island can be integrated into US infrastructure and supply chains relatively easily, as well as NAFTA/CAFTA. Training, infrastructure and industrial plant buildout will take a decade, but the economic argument behind integration is solid.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Lawmakers received news Monday that they will have more money to spend in the next two-year budget cycle – a lot more money.
But fiscal leaders still seemed cautious.
“This is a forecast, not a guarantee,” said Sen. Luke Kenley, R-Noblesville. “I’m a little skeptical.”
He said it points to a growing economy but he also doesn’t want to promise too much to Hoosiers and then have to pull back if the economy falters again because of federal inaction.
“It’s a whole lot easier to hope for the best and expect the worst,” Kenley said.
The revenue forecast predicts 2.2 percent growth in tax collections for fiscal year 2014 and 2.9 percent growth for fiscal year 2015.
That translates into an additional $1.28 billion to spend in the new budget, according to the new revenue forecast.
And the state has a projected $362 million structural surplus this year, meaning it didn’t spend all the revenue possible in the current budget.
But there are already competing needs for the dollars – including increased obligations for Medicaid and a push to boost K-12 school support.
Gov.-elect Mike Pence also is seeking a state income tax cut that could cost up to $500 million a year in revenue when fully implemented.
House Ways and Means Chairman Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, said no decisions have been made about the proposed tax cut.
“We’ll have to see how the numbers work out,” he said. “I’m still very concerned about how tight things are.”
Pence assumed 2.5 percent growth each year to make his plan work, and the projections were nearly that. A final forecast in April will weigh heavily on budget talks.
“Today’s revenue forecast is welcome news for Hoosiers struggling in this economy as it projects steady growth and lower unemployment over the next two years,” Pence said in a statement.
“This revenue forecast is also consistent with the growth we projected this summer and will allow us to recommend a budget that lives within our means, maintains reserves, funds our priorities and provides tax relief for every Hoosier.”
Pence said he will use the forecast to complete a recommended budget to submit to lawmakers in January.
While Pence’s projected revenue growth was generally on target, he also assumed only 1.5 percent growth in the state budget.
Kenley wouldn’t say whether that’s feasible but acknowledged the pent-up demand for spending in some agencies and in education after years of cuts.
“We can make it be 1.5 percent. We can make it be zero if we want,” he said. “The question will be will that reflect the priorities we have and the investments we want to make and where we want the money to go.”
Based on appropriations for the current budget, a 1.5 percent increase would provide about $425 million in new spending.
Medicaid growth alone could eat up $265 million of that in the new budget, according to new projections. Medicaid is a joint federal-state program providing health care for the poor.
State support for the joint program would need to rise from $1.882 billion to nearly $2.1 billion, the new data showed.
Some increase is expected every year. The forecast anticipates additional growth because of 92,000 Hoosiers enrolling who are already eligible but not on the program.
This is based on an assumption that some might lose the coverage they have or be forced on by the federal individual mandate to have insurance.
The forecast does not expand Medicaid services or eligibility.
Kenley said he isn’t sure he trusts that the federal government will keep paying its share – “particularly when they are dead broke.”
Brown also said education will be the top priority. A 1 percent increase in funding for Indiana schools costs the state about $65 million.

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week
While shares rose strongly early in the past week, they then fell sharply on the back of bad economic data, profit warnings, increased tensions between the US and China and profit taking after a very strong gain in April. US shares fell 0.2% for the week due to a 2.8% decline on Friday. Eurozone shares were closed Friday so still managed a 4.2% gain for the week. Japanese shares rose 1.9% for the week and Chinese shares rose 3%. While the Australian share market fell a sharp 5% on Friday it still managed to eke out a 0.1% gain for the week. Bond yields fell in Europe, Japan and Australia but they rose slightly in the US. Oil prices rose on signs of improving demand, copper prices fell and the iron ore price rose slightly. The A$ rose as the US$ fell.
The past week saw more bad economic data globally with sharp contractions in US and Eurozone GDP in the March quarter and this will be a lot worse in the current quarter as the full brunt of the shutdowns impact June quarter economic data. We anticipate June GDP to contract by around 10% in the US, Europe, Japan and Australia. Consistent with this our weekly economic activity trackers for the US and Australia based on high frequency data for things like restaurant bookings, confidence, retail foot traffic, box office takings, credit card data, mobility indexes and jobs indicators are well down, although there is some sign of stabilisation in both countries.
This will clearly weigh on company profits which will take a 30% or so hit in the near term. The March quarter earnings reporting season in the US which is now more than half way through is seeing only 49% of companies reporting profit growth on a year ago and profits are running down around 14% from a year ago (helped a bit by better than expected results from big tech companies) and consensus expectations for second quarter earnings are down 36% from the 2019 high. The hit to profits was highlighted in Australia with banks announcing a hit to earnings, capital raisings and cuts to dividends.
But while economic statistics and profits will likely get even worse before they get better leaving share markets vulnerable to a pullback after the sharp rise since 23rd March, as long as investors remain confident growth will return in the second half of the year then any share market pullback will be limited. There are several points to note here.
First, the news on coronavirus curve flattening remains positive. New global coronavirus cases have been trending sideways to slightly down for the last four weeks now.
While various poorer countries are becoming more of a concern, Europe remains in a clear downtrend and the US looks to have peaked.
And Australia is continuing to see a very low number of new cases. Comparing OECD countries in terms of how they are performing in controlling the coronavirus outbreak (based around recovery rates, cases and testing) Australia ranks first, with New Zealand 2nd (guess where your next overseas holiday might be!) compared to the UK at 31st, Sweden at 36th and the US the worst performer in the OECD at 37th.
Second, consistent with this the movement towards an easing of lockdowns is continuing to gather pace across Europe and the US, and Australia is cautiously heading down the same path with several states announcing minor easings in rules around social gatherings. Providing any easing is gradual and based on criteria around widespread testing, falling new cases and better containment and tracking then the risk of a “second wave” should be able to be managed. The approaching winter in Australia also points to the need for caution but providing these criteria are met and foreign travel remains banned (except to NZ) then Australia should be able to see a gradual easing of restrictions weighing on economic activity from mid-May. This looks to be on track with the PM indicating national cabinet will meet on 8th May to discuss the relaxation of restrictions. If this is the case, then we remain of the view that April or maybe May will be the low point in economic data with a gradual recovery underway through the second half.
Thirdly, reports that a clinical trial of the anti-viral drug Remdesivir showed that it helped patients recover in 11 days on average as opposed to 15 adds to confidence that a pharmaceutical solution will be found. The US FDA also cleared Remdesivir for emergency use with Covid 19 patients. (That said there is still a way to go on all this, the 30% faster recovery rate with Remdesivir may not make a big enough difference and it’s not clear that President Trump’s Operation Warp Speed plan to speed up a virus solution will have much impact.)
Fourthly, while there weren’t any big new announcements on the policy front this week, G3 central banks remain committed to doing “whatever it takes”, although the ECB remains a laggard.
- The basic message from the Fed and Chairman Powell’s post meeting press conference was that it will use its “full range of tools” and act “forcefully, proactively and aggressively until it’s confident the economy is on the road to recovery and that it will do more if needed. Meanwhile it widened its Main Street lending program to reach more businesses.
- The Bank of Japan removed its upper limit on quantitative easing and substantially increased its limits on purchases of commercial paper and corporate bonds.
- The ECB provided more generous funding for banks (with a potential cut in their borrowing cost to -1%!) and indicated a willingness to expand its pandemic QE program (although given the failure of Italian/German bond spreads to narrow much it would make more sense to move faster now).
Finally, don’t forget this has so far turned out a lot better than feared in March when share markets had fallen around 35% and the worry was of a much longer lock downturn which would have had a far bigger impact on economic activity. In Australia the official talk was of a lockdown or hibernation of at least six months. Now the last time Australia’s PM referred to a six-month hibernation was back on 7th April. If the lockdown starts to ease through May as appears likely then it will have lasted 2 to 3 months depending on when measures are completely relaxed implying a smaller hit to the economy than originally feared. (Note also that if international travel does not return it will be a drag on Australia, but the travel ban has only accounted for a small part of the likely full hit to GDP from the shutdown. The trade surplus in tourism and education for Australia – which would be “lost” if global travel does not return - is 1% of GDP which is small compared to the estimated 10 to 15% hit to GDP from the shutdown as most of the hit is coming from reduced domestic demand.)
The bottom line remains that after the strong run up in global and Australian shares since the low around 23rd March they are vulnerable to a pullback on the back of the very poor economic and profit data we will see over the next few months. Increased tensions between the US and China may add to this and a retest of the March low still can’t be ruled out. But providing we are right and shutdowns ease in the months ahead resulting in April or May proving to be the low point in economic data then given the massive policy stimulus shares should be able to resume their rising trend and so we retain a positive 12 month outlook.
There are three big risks to keep an eye on over the next few months:
- First – a second wave of coronavirus cases. This should be manageable with ramped up testing, quarantining and contact tracing (as per the App Australia is deploying), but the US is perhaps most at risk on this front.
- Second – collateral damage from the shutdowns in the form of permanent company closures and rising defaults. So far so good but it’s early days and this will be critically important in terms of the speed of the recovery.
- Third – an escalation in US/China tensions. Given the hit to the US economy and its very poor performance in managing coronavirus, President Trump will find it hard to get re-elected and will be tempted to “wag the dog” in order to rally around the flag and distract voters. A fight with China over the source of the virus may be part of this and looks to be starting to escalate already. Mr Trump is limited in terms of what he can do without further damaging the US economy though, but it could still cause bouts of weakness in share markets.
Major global economic events and implications
US GDP fell 1.2% quarter on quarter in the March quarter or 4.8% annualised with much worse to come in the current quarter. The fall in GDP was driven by big falls in consumer spending, business investment & a detraction from inventories. With the shutdowns only commencing in the second half of March a much bigger fall in GDP is expected in the current quarter where we see GDP falling -10%qoq. Sharp falls in consumer confidence and business conditions along with a 21% plunge in pending home sales are consistent with this. While the April manufacturing conditions ISM fell less than expected to 41.5, new orders and employment fell sharply to readings around 27. Jobless claims came in at a still very high 3.8 million but at least they are slowing and maybe the Paycheck Protection Program is starting to help support jobs. Easing lockdowns plus policy stimulus are likely to drive a return to growth in the second half though, assuming there is no second wave.
It was a similar story in the Eurozone with March quarter GDP down -3.8%qoq, with 5% or so falls in France, Italy and Spain. Plunging economic confidence and the full brunt of the shutdowns point to a much bigger fall in GDP this quarter of around -10% to -15%qoq ahead of a return to growth in the second half.
Japan looks to be following a similar profile, with sharp falls in industrial production, retail sales and job openings in March and a plunge in consumer confidence to a record low in April and data for Tokyo pointing to a collapse in inflation.
China is 2-3 months ahead of the rest of the world in terms of coronavirus and its economic impact, with overall April business conditions PMIs rising slightly to an okay level of 53.4, suggesting that economic activity has continued to recover albeit it is likely still below normal. Services activity rose but manufacturing slipped slightly. China’s delayed National People’s Congress to now be held from 22nd May will be watched closely to see if it sticks to a 2020 GDP growth target of around 6% or accepts something more realistic like 2%. Given the 10% March quarter GDP slump both will require strong growth from here and anything like 6% will necessitate a lot more policy stimulus.
Australian economic events and implications
In Australia, the ABS’s survey of household coronavirus impacts showed one third of households being financially worse off, 10% drawing down savings, a quarter receiving government payments and a doubling in people feeling nervous or restless. Surprisingly only 3% have reduced home loan payments though. Credit growth surged in March, but this was all due to a surge in lending to businesses as the shutdown hit. The terms of trade rose in the March quarter providing an income boost to the economy and it also looks like net exports contributed positively to March quarter GDP growth which along with strong (albeit distorted by hoarding) retail sales suggests upside risk to our forecast that GDP fell in the March quarter. Finally, the ANZ Roy Morgan consumer confidence index rose for the fourth week in a row and has now recovered nearly half of its coronavirus related plunge. As in other countries we expect a -10% fall in Australian GDP in the June quarter, but with an easing of the shutdown and policy stimulus driving a return to growth in the second half.
Capital city home prices rose 0.2% in April but are set to go negative. Momentum has already slowed from 2% growth last November as the boost from the election, rate cuts and regulatory easing has run its course and as coronavirus shutdowns impact. Melbourne prices are already falling. We expect home prices to fall 5 to 20% as shutdowns and economic uncertainty impact via higher unemployment, falling rents, stalled immigration and rising vacancy rates. JobKeeper and bank payment holidays should help limit falls, but Sydney and Melbourne are most at risk.
March quarter inflation came in stronger than expected at 2.3% year on year (with underlying inflation at 1.8%yoy) but this was mainly due to the impact of the drought, bushfires and hoarding. The June quarter is likely to see a plunge in inflation into negative territory as a result of the collapse in petrol prices, free childcare, falling rents, freezes or rebates on government charges and discounting.
What to watch over the next week?
Markets will likely remain focussed on continuing evidence that the number of new Covid-19 cases is slowing and on progress towards an easing in lockdowns. Economic releases will continue to show the increasing impact of coronavirus shutdowns. Friday looks likely to be a key day on this front in Australia, with the Government likely to announce a progressive easing in the lockdown.
In the US, the focus will be on jobs data for April due Friday which based on jobless claims are likely to show a 22 million plunge in payroll employment and a massive rise in unemployment to 16% (from just 4.4% in March). In other data expect to see a deterioration in the US trade deficit for March and a sharp fall in the non-manufacturing conditions ISM index for April (both due Tuesday). The Fed’s lending officer survey (Monday) will provide some guide as how much banks have tightened lending standards.
The German Constitutional Court’s ruling on the legality of the ECB’s 2014-16 QE program will be watched for whether it has any bearing on its current program and whether it will reduce the ability of the ECB to limit the fallout of the current crisis. The Bank of England meets Thursday and is unlikely to make any major new changes to monetary policy.
China’s trade data for April (Thursday) is likely to show some slowing in exports and imports after surprisingly stronger March data. Caixin manufacturing and services conditions PMIs will be also be released.
In Australia, the RBA on Tuesday is likely to again reaffirm the significant monetary easing it announced in March. The cash rate is at the RBA’s long stated lower bound and there is no value in taking it negative, so it won’t be cut. And in the meantime, we are yet to see the full extent of the hit to the economy from the coronavirus related shutdowns and it will take several years to fully recover so a rate hike is years away. We expect the cash rate to be stuck at 0.25% for at least the next three years. The RBA may signal a further slowing in its bond buying as markets have settled down after March’s turmoil and it may provide more detail around how it sees the economic outlook – probably by way of various scenarios – particularly in its Statement of Monetary Policy to be released Friday. On the data front expect a 17% fall in March building approvals (Monday), continuing weakness in payroll employment and wages (Tuesday), an 8% rise in March retail sales (Wednesday) consistent with preliminary data already released which will result in a real rise of around 2% for the March quarter, a fall in housing finance (also Wednesday) and a rise in the trade surplus for March (Thursday) to $6bn on the back of strong export data already released.
Outlook for investment markets
After a strong rally from March lows shares are vulnerable in the short term as economic data to be released over the next month shows the devasting impact of the coronavirus related shutdowns. But on a 12-month horizon shares are expected to see good total returns helped by an eventual pick-up in economic activity and massive policy stimulus.
Low starting point yields are likely to result in low returns from bonds once the dust settles from coronavirus.
Unlisted commercial property and infrastructure are ultimately likely to continue benefitting from the search for yield but the hit to economic activity and hence rents from the virus will weigh heavily on near term returns.
The Australian housing market is weakening in response to coronavirus. Social distancing is driving a collapse in sales volumes, and a sharp rise in unemployment, a stop to immigration through the shutdown and rent holidays pose a major threat to property prices. Prices are expected to fall between 5% to 20%, but government support measures including wage subsidies along with bank mortgage payment deferrals along with a plunge in listings will help limit falls at least for the next six months.
Cash & bank deposits are likely to provide very poor returns, given the ultra-low cash rate of just 0.25%.
The hit to global growth from Covid-19 and its flow on to reduced demand for Australian exports and lower commodity prices still risks pushing the A$ lower in the short term. But expect a strong rebound once the threat from coronavirus recedes, particularly with the US expanding its money supply far more than Australia is via quantitative easing and with China’s earlier recovery likely to boost demand for Australian raw materials.
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