Pinterest is a great place to find digital art but a terrible place to sell it. The fact that anything online is infinitely copyable makes it tough for artists to establish a sense of scarcity necessary for their work to be perceived as valuable. Yash Nelapati saw this struggle up close as Pinterest’s first employee. Now he has started MakersPlace, where creators can generate a blockchain fingerprint for each of their artworks that proves who made it and lets it be sold as part of a limited edition.
Similar to Etsy, MakersPlace allows artists to sell their creations while the startup takes a 15 percent cut. Collectors receive a non-fungible cryptocurrency token connoting ownership of a limited-edition digital print of the artwork that they can store in their own crypto wallet or in one on MakersPlace. The MakersPlace site officially launches today after a year of beta testing.
“At Pinterest, we noticed that there are millions of digital creators that are spending countless hours creating digital artwork, but they struggle with basic things like attribution,” says MakersPlace co-founder Dannie Chu, who spent six years leading growth engineering at Pinterest. “Their work is getting printed, copied, shared and ultimately they make very little money from it being put online. If you can’t create a sustainable model for digital creators to create, you’re not going to have art.”
If software is eating art, Uncork Capital wants a seat at the dinner table. It has led a $2 million seed round for MakersPlace, joined by Draper Dragon Fund and Abstract Ventures, plus angels from Pinterest, Facebook, Zillow and Coinbase. They see the crypto-tokenized digital photo of a rose that sold for $1 million last year as just the start of a thriving blockchain art market. “That was a light-bulb moment for us. People are actually valuing digital creations like physical creations,” says Chu.
Hiscox estimates there were $4.64 billion in online art sales (though mostly of traditional offline art) in 2018, compared to Art Basel‘s estimate of $67.4 billion in total art sales for the year. MakersPlace could be well-positioned as more art is sold online and more of it becomes truly digital. “MakersPlace has already partnered with thousands of incredible digital artists selling their unique artwork, a testament to the easy-to-use platform they’ve built,” said Uncork Managing Partner Jeff Clavier. “They’ve also created a seamless and fun, one-stop-shop for discovering and collecting digital artwork.”
The startup’s technology is designed so artists fingerprinting their work don’t need extensive blockchain experience. They just upload it to MakersPlace before sharing it elsewhere, verify their identity through an integration with Civic where they take a photo holding their driver’s license, and an Ethereum-based token is generated with the creator’s name, the art’s name, its impression and edition number and the date. An Ethereum token name, ID, contract ID and creator’s ID are all assigned so there’s a permanent record of authorship.
Art collectors can browse MakersPlace’s categories for animation, photography, drawings, pixel art and 3D creations; explore recent and popular uploads; or search by specific artist or art piece. They can buy art with a credit card or with Ether; use, display or distribute it for non-commercial purchases; or resell it on the secondary market. MakersPlace assumes no ownership of the art it hosts.
One major concern is that artists unaware of MakersPlace might have their works fraudulently fingerprinted and attributed to a thief. Chu says that “We use a mix of website, email and identity verification services to do this (we use civic.com). This is a strong deterrent to uploading and establishing attribution for stolen digital creations.” But you could still imagine the headache for less-tech-savvy artists if their creative identity gets hijacked.
There’s plenty of other blockchain entrants into the art world, from Blockchain Art Collective‘s NFC stickers for registering physical art to artist tipping platform ArtByte. Many startups are trying to solve the art attribution problem, including Monegraph, KnownOrigin, Bitmark, CodexProtocol, Artory and more. MakersPlace will have to hope its talent, Silicon Valley funding and focus on digital works will differentiate it from the pack.
As we move to a culture where so many of the things that represent our identity, from photographs to music, have become endlessly replicable, the concept of possession has lost its meaning. Yet we’re still hoarders deep down, scared of not having enough. “Collecting is an innate human behavior, but as people become more urban, mobile and minimalist, physical keepsakes have become less appealing,” Nelapati concludes. “Our mission is to create a platform that incentivizes creators by giving them ownership over the work they produce.”
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The Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates to host Christie’s International Real Estate Global Networking Event
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates will host a Christie’s International Real Estate Global Networking Event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, from January 21-24, 2016. Global affiliates of Christie’s International Real Estate will gather for the multiday event to share ideas and best practices, network, and enjoy some of the greatest skiing in the world. This exclusive event will attract top real estate professionals from the world’s leading luxury real estate network spanning 46 countries with over 1,350 offices and 32,000 professionals.
Wyoming-based Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, the largest real estate brokerage in the Jackson Hole region, is thrilled to share its extraordinary destination with attendees from around the world. This networking event gives the company an opportunity to acquaint the global real estate community with one of the top mountain destinations in the United States. The event will take place at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Teton Village, which will be kicking off its 50th anniversary celebration.
“As the reigning Christie’s International Real Estate Global Affiliate of the Year, we are grateful for the support regarding this global networking event,” said Julie Faupel, JHRE Associates Partner. “Bringing the top brokers together from this $113 billion dollar network for 4 days in Jackson Hole will not only benefit the relationships formed among our brokers, but will also bring additional attention to the Jackson Hole community and showcase the 50th Anniversary of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.”
“It’s an extraordinary opportunity to gather many of the best real estate professionals in one of the world’s great resort destinations,” said Dan Conn, Chief Executive Officer of Christie’s International Real Estate. “By bringing together our agents from across the globe to share insights and discuss business opportunities, we strengthen our position as the leading international network of luxury real estate companies.”
About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach, and 138 global affiliates with 32,000 real estate professionals in 46 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com.
About Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates / The Gillespie Real Estate Team
Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates is the exclusive affiliate of Christie’s International Real Estate in Wyoming and Idaho and has twice been recognized as the Global Affiliate of the Year from Christie’s International Real Estate. The reputation of Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates for exemplary client service and market knowledge combined with the power of Christie’s International Real Estate, the largest network of independent real estate firms, offers a synergy between local strength and global networking. The Christie’s International Real Estate network exceeds $113 Billion in annual sales and is the largest international network of real estate companies specializing in the sale of luxury and notable properties. For additional information about Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates, please visit www.jhrea.com.
About Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 50th Anniversary Winter 2015-16
Over its nearly 50 year history Jackson Hole has evolved, but the spirit remains bold and wild, as the last true bastion for all those who dare to live this dream. JHMR was kick-started in the early 1960’s by the passionate dream of its founders, Paul McCollister and Alex Morley. From humble and rugged beginnings, this dream was fully realized decades later with the ingenuity of a family with historic ties to the Cowboy State. In their tenure of ownership since 1992, the Kemmerer family has invested greatly in the prosperity of Jackson Hole and the state of Wyoming. With vast improvements to operations, lifts and infrastructure, they have ushered JHMR into its present-day luster and world-wide iconic status as “The Big One.” Next winter, JHMR is celebrating that “Born to Be Wild” spirit all season long with events, a video web series produced by TGR, and ‘The Crags’ will undergo a transformation with the construction and December 2015 opening of the brand new Teton Lift. This new high-speed quad lift will carry skiers and riders 1,600 vertical feet to an area that has previously only been accessible via hiking. For additional information please visit http://www.jacksonhole.com/50th-anniversary.html
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Jackson Hole continues to famously deliver our legendary powder snow, 4,136 continuous vertical feet, 2500 acres of the best beginner, intermediate and expert skiing and snowboarding and a genuine “Last of the Old West” atmosphere. Neighboring the legacy U.S National Parks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton and operating in Bridger Teton National Forest, there is no more spectacular setting for a destination resort in the world. Now with thirteen nonstop cities (and hundreds of international connections) flying to the newly expanded airport, Jackson Hole is one of the most easily accessed destination resorts in the Rockies. For route maps, ski packages, web cams, videos and more please visit jacksonhole.com


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If you find yourself strolling down a cobblestone street surrounded by beautiful, historic mansions near the bluffs overlooking downtown St. Paul, there’s a good chance you’re in Crocus Hill. Even though it’s not a valid pre-defined area in Matrix, it spans from Lexington to 35E and from St. Clair to Summit. The following visuals are derived from a custom user-drawn area within Infosparks. It’s also worth knowing that Crocus Hill is wholly contained within the official Summit Hill Neighborhood of St. Paul, one of several neighborhoods hosting the Twin Cities Marathon this past weekend.
Home sales in the area have been on their own marathon of sorts, reaching levels during the summer months not seen in over 10 years. Note that this is only single family home sales activity.
Crocus Hill buyers pay a slight premium to acquire properties compared to Summit Hill, at least on a per square footage basis. The most recent numbers show Crocus Hill homes selling for $184 per square foot while Summit Hill homes sell for $177 per foot. For the second half of 2014, however, Summit Hill prices were more in-line with those in Crocus Hill.
Median sales price, unlike price per square foot, does not factor for square footage. In other words, even if the price per square foot figure was constant between the two areas (at, say, $200), the median sales price in Crocus Hill will still be higher because those homes tend to be larger and thus have more of those square feet. The Crocus Hill median sales price over the last 12 months is $594,500 while the Summit Hill median sales price is $430,000.
Looking at sales activity by price range for single family homes, the $500,000 – $1,000,000 price range is once again dominating in terms of unit volume. This segment has surpassed the $250,000 – $500,000 range, which is now the second most popular price tier.

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As more and more parishes consolidate their workforces, it’s no longer uncommon to find yourself working in ministry in a multi-parish setting. If...
What I’m Learning Leading A Multi-Cultural Ministry
After six years of working with my current parish, I’ve discovered that the most challenging aspect of working in a multicultural parish is overcoming fear. I used to fear sounding dumb when attempting Spanish, and I was afraid of being insensitive toward certain cultures, and I did not want to alienate one group to serve the other. At times it felt easier to separate the Hispanic community from the English-speaking, but I knew deep down it was not right.
Over the years, our parish has learned how to integrate multiple ethnic communities. We’ve fortunately seen progress in many different areas. As a result, we’ve seen more young people step up and accurately represent the surrounding community. What has helped us become integrated?
A FULL COMMITMENT FROM STAFF AND LEADERSHIP
While there is still some separation in some areas (e.g., different liturgies), there is a total commitment from the entire staff to serve both the English and Spanish-speaking population. No one has said, “Well, that’s the other community.” or “They should talk to…” In the end, the entire staff is committed to the whole mission field, including other cultures and countries.
Whether your parish is multicultural or not, it’s critical to have the staff identify and recognize everyone who lives in the mission field. With a focus on who your parish is called to serve, you can create more effective and powerful ministries that change lives.
FOCUSING ON THE NEXT GENERATION
The young people in our community are more multicultural than any other generation, and they are used to going to school with people who look, speak, think and act differently from them. So when it came to integrating our programs, our youth ministry came first, and our elementary came next.
Bringing both communities together through our formation programs was a more profound unity. The Church was no longer divided, and people grew in their faith. Other results included a saving in resources because of a lack of redundancy. There was more trust, and new leaders emerged.
If you are afraid to start something new, always start with young people. They are willing to take on new endeavors, even if it means failure. All you need are caring and compassionate adults to guide them along the way. If you are looking to breathe new life into your parish, always start with the young people.
MAKING OURSELVES UNCOMFORTABLE
There are going to be occasions when we get it wrong. Maybe the translated email is full of errors, or we underestimate the value of saying a prayer in one language over another. When forming a bridge between any two communities, it’s about making sacrifices and being open to looking at situations in a different light.
Not only do we have to be willing to embrace discomfort, but we have to invite the kids, teens, and adults from both communities to do the same. With the discomfort comes trust, and you introduce the opportunity to trust by ensuring everyone is represented and that a diversity of voices can be heard. If mistakes are made, then promote forgiveness and provide opportunities for understanding.
Does every parish have to be multicultural? Only if that’s what is required by the mission field. What your parish needs to understand is how to be diverse. Even if your parish resides in a rural area, knowing how to embrace the differences between culture, age, and gender will serve as a reminder of the Church’s beauty. And when the Church is aware of her beauty, it speaks volumes as a witness of God’s love for the entire world.

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— DISCLAIMER: I received a free e-arc of this book via NetGalley – thank you to NetGalley and Vintage! All opinions expressed in this review are my own. I should also add that I am a trained historian and as such will likely be biased in reviewing a history book. —
I know this blog says it reviews YA novels, but please allow me the excursion into my other passion, history, as I feel that I have important things to say about this.
STAR RATING: 2/5 ✶
ABOUT THE BOOK: In this book, Montefiore tries to assemble a group of people who shaped our world as we find it today and writes short (a few pages per person) biographies of them, and how they have influenced history. His work spans from early antiquity to the late twentieth century, with a focus on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. I understand that this is a new edition of a work that was originally published in 2012.
When I first found out that I would be reviewing a book written by Simon Sebag Montefiore, I couldn’t contain my excitement, as back when I was a baby student and wrote my very first history paper for university, his book on Stalin and Molotov was one of my main sources and I really enjoyed it. But to be honest, I had a hard time with this book. I tried very hard to shut off my academic historian voice and keep in mind that it is intended to be a popular history book, however, I feel like some of the issues I had with it were intensified when considering that this would be read by people who might not have read anything else on this subject.
In the beginning, I felt like the choices were made well in respect to diversity, both gender and location, and I even found out about a couple of medieval women I need to read more on (sadly, women were much less prominent as the volume continued…). But as the book went on, these choices seemed more and more skewered to me. Less than half of the book is dedicated to ancient and medieval figures, leaving out many of those I believe are crucial, but so far, so good – I’m a medievalist and am biased, and most people don’t care about that time period (which is a shame!) so he might not have wanted to force it on them. However, while the Renaissance and the early modern period get slightly more attention, the last third of the book is solely 20th century. To me, that does not make much sense at all, as many of the important people of the twentieth century were resting on the shoulders of thinkers much earlier. But this issue can be put down to preference.
What makes me worry much more, is the fact that the book is incredibly western-centric. Most figures originate from Europe and North America, a bunch – maybe around 10% if we’re feeling generous – from Asia, and at most a handful for Africa and South America. In today’s xenophobic society, telling the average person that no one important came out of these large areas aids with the right’s nationalism and fear of difference. Right now, society needs a reminder that our western culture is not the only one of importance and that, in their core, humans are equal, no matter how they look or where they hail from.
A second point that worries me in respect to this being aimed at the public is the historical methodology that seems to be lacking in crucial points. There are no references – at least not in the review version I received – and there is a lack of critical commentary. This is something I especially noticed in the areas where my expertise lays – theories are presented as facts without critical analysis or any mention that they are theories. Furthermore, supposed quotes of the subjects of the chapters are taken as granted, without reference to how they made their way to us, which makes them untrustworthy. A good example for this is the medieval muslim ruler Saladin: Montefiore gives a supposed quote, but does not refer to where this originated. Given the context, I could well imagine the quote having come from a western chronicler of the crusades, intent on making his side look good. Perhaps I am overly worried by this, but I feel like such portrayals might prejudice readers, and give society a much more biased image.
And now, let’s end on a couple of ‘technical’ issues. First and foremost, the chapters were too short. Reading a Wikipedia article on the person in question might give a reader more information. Especially the earlier chapters amount only to very few pages. As I read the book on my kindle, it is hard to judge, but I feel like the later entries were much more detailed and longer than earlier ones. The second of these is that the people are organised by their year of birth. Especially in the twentieth century that makes for an interesting reading experience – Margaret Thatcher coming before Anne Frank, for example. I believe that it would have made more sense to organise the biographies by the years where a particular person had the most impact. This could easily have been done in the background and the portraits kept as they are now, making for a smoother reading experience.

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Just over a month into his new role as the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer is already looking ahead to the 2023 Oscars—and even has some early details to share.
“We want to return to a show that has reverence for film and 95 years of the Oscars,” said Kramer of the telecast, scheduled for March 12. Kramer, who previously served as director and president of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, hosted a media call this week to answer questions about his plans for his tenure, including the future of the Oscars.
Kramer said he’s been talking to Oscar broadcast partner ABC “from the minute I started” about what the upcoming show might look like. “It’s a moment to really reflect on our membership, all craft areas, our changing industry, our fans,” he said. “There are ways to do that that are entertaining and authentic, and that are tied to our mission to honor excellence in moviemaking.”
One of the first steps in the process of creating the telecast is hiring the producers; in recent years, film producers such as Will Packer and Steven Soderbergh have taken on the role, with each producing the show for a single year. Kramer suggested that the Academy may be pursuing a new strategy, seeking out a producer who has experience with live-television production and would sign a multiyear contract.
An increasingly difficult position to fill has been that of a host, to the point that the 2019, 2020, and 2021 ceremonies had no host at all. Kramer said that’s not the plan for 2023. “A host is very important to us, and we are committed to having a host on the show this year, and we are already looking at some key partners on that,” he said. Overall, it seems as if talks for this season’s show have begun earlier than most years, and Kramer said a producer announcement is imminent. “We’re very happy to be having these conversations with ABC in the early summer weeks—it’s been very helpful for us to do that,” he said. “And my hope for the future is that we will always start these conversations almost immediately after the Oscars, for the next year’s show.”
Though Will Smith’s infamous slap dominated the headlines, the 2022 ceremony started controversially too, cutting eight categories from the live broadcast. While Kramer wouldn’t commit to any strategy for next year, he suggested that that’s one tactic he’s not eager to repeat. “We want to see all disciplines equitably acknowledged on the show—that is our goal,” he said. “There are many ways to do that, and we’re working that through with ABC right now.”
The 2022 Oscars did, despite everything, provide a much-needed uptick in ratings—the ceremony drew 16.6 million viewers, up 58% from the pandemic-altered 2021 ceremony’s record low. Like everything else on ABC, however, the Oscars catch viewers on Hulu in the days after they air live, and Kramer said that offers a different way to think about ratings. “It’s more blended now,” he said. “Ratings are always important to us. Our ratings compared to other award shows is still healthy, and we want it to remain healthy. We also want the extensions of the show to be excellent and to allow people to engage with our members in the awards in a lot of different ways.”
But even with the added boost from streaming, Kramer admitted that it’s “critical” to grow the Oscar fan base while acknowledging the ceremony’s 95-year history. Though he did insist that some things—like the Academy’s reinstated requirement that all films be released theatrically for eligibility—would remain the same. And speaking of history: When asked a question about “the slap,” Kramer very much wanted to keep his eyes on the future. “We want to move forward and to have an Oscars that celebrates cinema, and that’s our focus right now,” Kramer said. “It’s really about moving forward.”
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In an effort to come up with a millennium show last fall, Sally Perisho, director of the Metro Center for the Visual Arts, had the idea for a historic exhibit that would survey women artists working in Colorado during the twentieth century. To carry out her plan, she collaborated with freelance curator Katherine Smith-Warren, who also wrote the accompanying catalogue. The result was Time and Place, a riveting look at women's work beginning at the turn of the nineteenth century and ending at the close of the twentieth. Highlights included pots by Anne Van Briggle Ritter from the 1910s, photographs by Laura Gilpin from the 1920s, and an installation by Virginia Folkestad from 2000.
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In a society that is rapidly becoming technologically driven, industries must not only adapt their traditional models towards digital platforms, but more importantly they must also innovate in order to survive the fourth industrial revolution driven by digital culture and new generations characterized by connectivity.
Digital Spaces is a project that seeks to redefine the boundaries of online media by implementing digital technology, gamified content and cross-reality strategies in order to create meaningful digital experiences.
By combining VR and AR technologies with cross-reality strategies, Digital Spaces proposes The Acropora Gallery, a digital museum prototype that demonstrates the direction in which online gallery experiences must take in order to create truly immersive and meaningful content that will allow visitors to live through digital exhibitions in an entirely new way.
On the left side of this video we see an example of how users will be able to access the online exhibition through a smartphone and any mobile VR headset. On the right we see an example of the marketing campaign designed for the exhibition in addition to social media marketing.
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Eat Well For Less Asian-style Sticky Chicken with Chinese Leaf Salad
This delicious Eat Well For Less recipe for Asian-style Sticky Chicken with a light cabbage salad is a budget-friendly recipe that makes a refreshing midweek family meal, with tasty leftovers for lunch the next day.
Soy sauce and honey are a classic pairing in the marinade for these sticky chicken thighs, served with a lightly pickled Chinese leaf salad. It can be served hot, but it’s also a great one to serve cold in a packed lunchbox.
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|soy sauce (use Tamari if avoiding gluten)
|2 tbsp clear honey
|½ tsp dried chilli flakes
|8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, each cut in half (to form 2 squares)
|6 spring onions, trimmed and thinly sliced
|2 tsp sesame seeds
|2 limes, cut into wedges
|For the salad:
|small Chinese leaf cabbage, shredded (if unavailable use Spring cabbage)
|red peppers, deseeded and finely sliced
|coriander, roughly chopped
Preheat the oven to 200°C/180°C fan/Gas 6.
Put the garlic granules, sesame oil, mirin, soy sauce, honey and chilli flakes into a resealable food bag and squish together.
Add the chicken thigh halves and mix/squish around in the bag until completely coated with the marinade.
Tip the chicken pieces onto a small, non-stick baking tray (about 15 x 25cm in size – any bigger and the marinade will evaporate and burn onto the tray), spreading them out in a single layer and pouring the marinade over. Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and light golden brown.
Meanwhile, prepare the salad. Tip the Chinese leaves into a bowl, add the red peppers and toss together to mix.
Pour the rice vinegar and sugar into a small saucepan and heat over a medium heat for 1 minute, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has just dissolved. Pour straight over the salad and toss together to combine. The salad will wilt slightly. Leave it to macerate while the chicken finishes cooking. Just before serving, stir the coriander through the salad.
Turn the chicken over in any remaining marinade on the baking tray, then serve with the spring onions and sesame seeds sprinkled over. Finish with the lime wedges to squeeze over the top, and serve the salad alongside.

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On Wednesday, the Associated Press tweeted the following:
Philadelphia archbishop says divorced, remarried Catholics should abstain from sex, live 'like brother and sister' https://t.co/5CPo6izUcW— The Associated Press (@AP) July 6, 2016
Which is exactly what Catholic teaching has been since the beginning of the Church and literally nothing has changed.
Well done, AP!
In all seriousness, the fact that this is considered to be "news" is a sad reminder that the Church's teachings are greatly misunderstood by society at large. Catholics consider marriage to be a sacrament, and a sacrament can't just be undone. The Church does not recognize civil divorce as the end of a marriage, but rather has an annulment process. This process decides whether or not a marriage was ever valid to begin with. A person who is civilly divorced is still considered to be married within the Catholic Church, and thus would be committing the sin of adultery if they were to marry or have sexual relations someone else without getting an annulment. A person who is not in a state of grace cannot receive Communion. This isn't a new thing.
Simply living with someone ("as brother and sister") without actually consummating the relationship would not be considered sinful and thus would be a workaround for divorced couples to still receive Communion. This is also not a new concept.
Sure, this may seem strange to someone who is unfamiliar with Catholic teaching, but it certainly isn't something newsworthy.


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Last night at the monthly meeting of advisory Neighborhood Commission 2E, we had an important announcement about the campus plan, and a few other visits from the university. Before we get into the recap, here’s a PSA in case local government is your thing.
Sticka wants YOU to join the ANC
Tomorrow night at 8 p.m. in the Reiss 281, the current on-campus ANC commissioner Jake Sticka (COL ’13) is holding an info session for prospective candidates. ANC commissioners serve two-year terms, and since the redistricting process of last fall, campus now has two seats (one representing SW Quad, VCW, and New South, the other representing Henle, Harbin, Copley, some townhouses, and Nevils. Unfortunately, Darnall, LXR, and Magis Row have been gerrymandered into other districts.)
Although the town-gown issues get all the attention, most of what the ANC does focuses on local businesses, public space, and transportation.
Sticka says you should run because, ”People should want their representational forms of government to represent them.”
Speaking of the University (but when are we not, honestly)…
Speaking of the university, a few special guests dropped by to say “hello,” “how are you,” and “could you approve this athletic center?” First up, GUSA president Clara Gustafson (SFS ’12) introduced herself to the community.
“I just wanted to come hear tonight to say that Georgetown University and the community have in the past not always had the best relationship,” she said, “But I want you all to know that I am very committed to help improve that in any way I can.”
Later, VP for External Relations Linda Greenan presented the revised plans for the Athletic Center to the ANC for approval. The Athletic Center was already approved for use by the Zoning Commission, and, according to ANC Commissioner Ron Lewis, is is ANC policy to approve the specifics one the zoning commission has spoken on a project.

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Original Medicare vs. Medicare AdvantageJuly 28, 2019
The Annual Enrollment Period is quickly approaching and starting October 15, you will be able to switch Medicare Plans. Which do you favor in the battle of Medicare vs Medicare Advantage? If you’re not quite sure, we’re here to help! By understanding the basic principles of each, you will be better prepared to make that decision.
What is Medicare?
Medicare is operated under the federal government and covers a variety of health care expenses and provides benefits for seniors over 65 as well as those with Social Security benefits or certain health conditions. There are many parts, policies, and new standards associated with Medicare. We get it – it’s confusing! It’s important to understand the history of Medicare Part A B C D, because AEP is right around the corner!
Created in 1965, Original Medicare is a federally-regulated healthcare program designed largely for senior citizens. Original Medicare includes Part A (hospital coverage) and Part B (medical coverage).
Part A covers inpatient and outpatient care at hospitals, nursing homes, hospice care, and home health services. Part B covers doctor visits and ambulance rides. Most beneficiaries receive Part A for free. Most people pay the same rate for Part B coverage, but a small number of beneficiaries may have income-adjusted premiums.
Original Medicare allows beneficiaries to go to any provider that accepts Medicare, which is over 900,000 physicians nationwide! This means that no matter which Medicare provider you visit, the costs will stay the same. This is ideal for beneficiaries who travel often or want doctors in different locations.
If you are enrolled in Original Medicare, you are able to enroll in a Medigap plan. Medigap plans provide financial benefits for an extra monthly premium. This can include help paying your copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Additionally, some of these Medigap plans cover prescription drugs. However, if your plan does cover prescription drugs, you cannot purchase a separate drug plan.
History of Medicare
National health coverage wasn’t even discussed until President Roosevelt in 1912. He ran on a platform that included providing health coverage to anyone who needed it. Flash forward to 1945 when President Truman took office. Within seven months, he called for a national health fund that would be available to all Americans.
Truman fought hard, but it took another 25 years before anything went into effect. In 1965, Lyndon B Johnson signed legislation that provided benefits for seniors over 65. As of 2018, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) estimate that over 58.5 million people benefit from Medicare. As more policies and new standards go into effect and technology creates healthcare innovations in this industry, Medicare will continue to evolve.
Medicare Part A B C D
Medicare is broken into specific parts and each part is unique. Original Medicare consists of Parts A and B. Part A covers inpatient hospital fees, hospice care, and home health services. Part B covers doctor services, outpatient care, and physical therapy.
Most beneficiaries receive Part A for free and Part B is covered by a monthly Medicare premium. Beyond Original Medicare, there are Parts C and D. Part C is Medicare Advantage (MA).
MA plans combine Part A (hospital fees insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) and usually prescription drug coverage. Part D is a standalone plan that is purchased separately on top of Original Medicare. It can help cover the cost of prescription drugs.
What is Medigap?
If you are enrolled in Original Medicare, you are eligible to purchase a Medigap plan. What is Medigap? Medigap plans help pay some of the cost that Original Medicare does not cover. This can include copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles. Medigap plans generally don’t cover vision or dental care but may include prescription drug coverage. They are sold by private insurance companies. You cannot be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan and Medigap, so it’s important to compare and evaluate your budget and needs.
Pros and Cons of Medicare
Some people love Medicare, and others don’t care for it.
Why Medicare is Awesome
Premiums: If you worked for most of your life, you won’t have to pay any premium for Medicare Part A!
Healthcare Innovation: Medicare has increased healthcare innovations in the medical market tremendously. Thanks to Medicare, millions of Americans suddenly have access to health coverage they otherwise would be unable to afford. Millions of dollars have been invested in healthcare innovation and development!
Medicare “Rules:” CMS has steady Medicare rules that help prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. Without breaking the Medicare Rules, Medicare agents and plans can’t take advantage of you!
Why Some People Dislike Medicare
Hospital Fees: Even with the help of Medicare, hospital fees can still cost a pretty penny. Medicare beneficiaries typically pay 20% of the total fee. Additionally, Medicare typically does not have a cap. This means that if you have a series of health issues within a year, you may be spending more than you originally budgeted.
Prescription Drug Coverage: Medicare does not cover prescription drugs. If you are looking to purchase drug coverage, you will need to purchase separate prescription drug coverage through Medicare Advantage or Part D.
Limitations: Original Medicare provides the same health coverage for everyone. There is no personalization or choosing the exact benefits you want, unless you enroll in Medicare Advantage. If you are seeking more than basic health coverage, an MA plan could be perfect for you.
What is Medicare Advantage?
The history of MA plans is relatively short compared to Original Medicare. Just like Medicare, MA plans have benefits for seniors over 65 and certain disabled persons. These plans are rising in popularity and may be the best option for you!
Medicare Advantage plans can allow you to have a monthly premium for all your additional benefits, like dental, vision, and prescription drugs. There is no hassle with sending payments for multiple plans. Some MA plans may offer a lower deductible in exchange for a higher monthly premium. This is a great option for healthy seniors and other Medicare eligibles. With MA plans, you only pay for the services you use rather than paying a higher upfront cost.
The History of the Medicare Advantage Program
Medicare Advantage plans were not offered until 2003. Since then, enrollment has tripled to 19 million beneficiaries according to the Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation. Medicare Advantage plans are available through private insurance companies and must cover the same benefits as Original Medicare. However, many MA plans offer extra benefits like vision and dental coverage and even SilverSneakers®. These plans have a set network of providers you must choose from, but don’t worry! There are many different networks and plans available.
Medicare Advantage (Part C) Popularity
According to the Henry J Kaiser Family Foundation, enrollment has tripled to 19 million beneficiaries since 2003. Medicare Advantage plans are available through private insurance companies and must cover the same benefits as Original Medicare. However, many MA plans offer extra benefits like vision and dental coverage and even fitness programs like SilverSneakers®. These plans have a set network of Medicare providers you must choose from, but don’t worry! There are many different networks and plans available.
Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPOs) are the most popular plans among Medicare Advantage.
An HMO, or Health Maintenance Organization, has a closed provider network. You’ll have to select one primary provider for most of your healthcare needs. HMOs may require you to get a referral for more severe injuries or illnesses.
PPOs, or Preferred Provider Organizations, allow you to see any doctor, but staying in your network you will save you money. Additionally, they don’t require referrals and like HMOs, they often cover Part D supplements.
Medicare Advantage plans have one monthly premium. There is no hassle with sending payments for multiple plans. Some MA plans may offer a lower deductible in exchange for a higher monthly premium. This is a great option for healthy seniors. With MA plans, you only pay for the services you use rather than paying a higher upfront cost.
Pros and Cons of Medicare Advantage
Why Medicare Advantage Plans are Awesome
Premiums: KFF reported that half of Medicare Advantage beneficiaries in 2019 pay no premium at all, and most others pay between $20 and $100.
Out-of-pocket Max: Although you pay a premium with both Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage, MA plans may offer a lower deductible in exchange for a higher monthly premium. Also, MA plans have a limit for your out-of-pocket costs, saving you even more in the long run!
Prescription Drugs: Prescription drug coverage is often included in Medicare Advantage plans. This allows you to bundle your health coverage – saving you money and creating more convenience for you!
Unexpected Benefits: Some Medicare Advantage plans even include cool benefits like gym memberships!
Flexibility: There is a broad range of Medicare Advantage plans out there, so you may be able to choose between a few options to get the one that’s right for you.
Why Some People Don’t Like Medicare Advantage Plans
Limited Networks: There is usually no nationwide coverage with Medicare Advantage plans. This can be an issue if you frequently travel within the US. Additionally, your network may require that you only see specialists that your doctor refers you to.
Price Fluctuation: The specifics of your Medicare Advantage plan varies per provider. You may still be required to pay copays and coinsurance fees. Additionally, your Medicare premiums and copayments may change each year.
Medicare Advantage vs. Medigap
When comparing Medicare Advantage vs Medigap, it’s easy to get confused. Medigap can only be purchased alongside Original Medicare. You cannot have a Medicare Advantage and Medigap plan at the same time. Medigap plans cost an additional monthly Medicare premium, but they help fill the cost gaps in coverage – this means less out of pocket costs for you.
Medicare Advantage vs Medigap prices can vary. If this is something you’re interested in, it’s important to compare policies.
Difference Between Medicare and Medicare Advantage
What is the difference between Medicare and Medicare Advantage? It is easy to confuse the two. The main difference is that while Original Medicare is the federal program, Medicare Advantage plans are privately owned. Medicare Advantage plans still have to follow all the rules determined by CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services), but they are able to offer benefits that the federal program cannot. med
How to get Medicare Advantage
Does a Medicare Advantage plan look attractive to you? Did we grab your attention? AEP is coming soon!
From October 15 to December 7, anyone with Medicare can make changes to their plans. If you’re interested in purchasing a Medicare Advantage plan or hearing more about how to get covered, complete this form or call us at 844-431-1832 to arrange a free, no-obligation appointment with an agent and get covered today.
*This blog was originally published on September 20, 2018, and updated on July 28, 2019.

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Noel Hogan just announced a new Mono Band EP to be released next week on September 15. It’s called “Numan’s Voice”, below the image of what seems to be the full cover of the record partially revealed in a teaser last week. No more details for now concerning tracks (EP’s are short, usually 4 to 6 tracks), song titles, name of the singer(s) or even if there is/are singer(s). To be continued…
September 9, 2017 | 4 Comments | by Axl | Mono Band
Funny how that girl on the cover looks like Dolores!!
you’re right….but what i think….is really the end of the cranberries 🙁
Hey guys maybe the answer is in the title: numan’s voice/new man’s voice. If not then what is numan exactly?

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Help children in mourning rediscover joy!How does your donation help?
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How does your donation help?
The Crisis Programme for Children and Youth is committed to supporting children in mourning. Unfortunately, hundreds of children experience death of a loved one each year.
Your donations help them rediscover joy, faith in themselves and in the future. The donations help us organise grief support camps for children and youth (12 days per year). In addition, we offers assistance in individual therapy and grief support groups.
We started with the camps in 1995 and nearly 1,000 children and young people have participated in them over the years. We also support the families of the children. The grief support camps provide the children with an opportunity to experience sympathy and receive support through group meetings and individual sessions.
The camp days are also filled with fun events (creative and sports events, workshops, performances, tours, etc.).
The feedback we have received from children and families has been very positive. The service is free of charge for children.
- A donation of €5 provides a child with creative tools in the grief support camp.
- A donation of €15 enables a child to participate in a grief support group on one camp day.
- A donation of €30 covers for a child’s accommodation and food costs on one camp day.
Thank you for helping children find joy!
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Tart and creamy cheese log
This festive cheese log was inspired by a goat cheese wrapped in cranberry sauce sold by Trader Joe's. We tried it on a whim and found the combination of rich, creamy cheese and tart, sweet cranberries addictive.
But we thought we could do better. We wanted a higher cranberry-to-cheese ratio. We also thought making the cranberry sauce from fresh berries would improve the appearance of the final product (it did).
Serve this with bread or crackers. And once it is wrapped in plastic, the cheese travels well. Just wait to unwrap it until you get to your destination. It also can be prepared a day or two ahead of time.
Cranberry Goat Cheese Log
Start to finish: 1 hour (20 minutes active)
Servings: 8 servings
FIRST GRAPH MISSING. USE DROP CAP STYLE SHEET. /4-ounce package of gelatin
1/4 cup water
12-ounce package fresh cranberries
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup cranberry juice
1/4 cup raspberry or orange liqueur
16-ounce log goat cheese
In a small glass combine the gelatin and water. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium-high, combine the cranberries, cinnamon, sugar, cranberry juice and liqueur. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
Add the gelatin mixture and boil until the mixture resembles a very thick jelly or compote.
Fill a large bowl with ice and water. Place the saucepan in the ice bath to cool.
Once the cranberry sauce has cooled, lay an 18-inch sheet of plastic wrap on the counter. Spoon about 1/2 cup of the cranberry sauce into an even rectangle slightly longer than the goat cheese log. Place the goat cheese on top of the sauce.
Spoon the remaining cranberry sauce mixture over the log, coating it evenly. Gently roll the log up in the wrap, using the plastic to mold the sauce evenly around the cheese. Twist each end closed. Freeze to allow the cranberry mixture to set, about 30 minutes.
Remove from the freezer and gently remove the plastic wrap on a cutting board. Use dental floss (unflavored) or string to slice the log into rounds. Serve with toasted pita wedges or crackers.


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Form the thin strips into a circle, connecting the ends and then glue each of them. When the glue dries, hang it within the level where children can easily reach. You can also cut out a picture from your Royalty free Christmas clipart graphic images package and glue them to the paper chain, one picture a day. Pounding across the windswept plains of dusty Troy, chariots careen around a savage battlefield as spears fly and swords flash. Gods rage in the sky and on the ground as heroes clash and weapons crash. Amidst it all flows the stuff of greatness. Though recorded by a blind poet, the word-picture of the battles at Troy is enough to drive the image home. Modern times call for modern measures, however, and in the digital world, free clipart has replaced blind poets hands down. The world has its needs for great and powerful words, it is true, but the Internet and amateur and professional worlds of print have come crawling through the dust on their knees, begging a new medium. Avid scrapbookers will tell you how much they love to add vintage graphics and images to their scrapbook pages. You can easily download free vintages clipart images depicting different people, times and places in history. Vintage advertising art or greeting cards are a popular downloadable scrapbook item, along with public domain book art.
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600 E. Washington: Plans Move Forward for New 5-Story Mixed-Use Development
Jul 11, 2018 01:16PM ● Published by Chris Haire
Two blocks down from Church Street and the Davenport, and a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from McBee Station, the proposed up-to-50-unit condo complex, retail and office development is across the street from the Pettigru Historic District along Washington Street.
The owners of the property, 600 East Washington Street LLC, had asked the city to approve a zoning change from an office and institutional district designation to a flexible review district.
The site is currently home to a strip mall-style complex and has been home to a staffing agency, a law firm, and a private probation services company. The property was purchased in 2015 for $1.275 million, according to City of Greenville records.
The new five-story, two-building project would feature a publicly accessible courtyard, two lower-level stories of parking, and an estimated 17,000-18,500 SF of commercial space. It will also have the ability to display public art at the corner of Heldman and Washington streets and along the sidewalk on Washington, according to the plan submitted to the city.
Tenants at the site could include an office, restaurant, barber shop/beauty parlor, and a bank, as well as retail and a health club by special exemption.
Although there was some criticism about the project's height and setback, the project was approved by the Design and Review Board and the Planning Commission.
Councilwoman Amy Ryberg Doyle, who voted in favor of the zoning change along with five other council members, supports taller buildings in downtown. "This project is a mixed-use project which is ultimately the most creative way to build a sustainable city block," she says.
"We cannot be afraid to build tall in the city," Doyle says. "Building taller buildings downtown will save our city from sprawl. Density in a downtown is good, and any city with best practices on land use knows it."
Once the project has begun, it should take 24 months to complete.
Darrohn Engineering and the Johnson Design Group are also involved in the project.
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Hotel operator, Jurys Inns, has sold its 20 properties to Quinlan Private for ”1.17bn in order to concentrate on its upper range portfolio.
Dublin-headquartered Jurys Doyle Hotel Group, was taken private in 2005 by the founding Monahan, Roche, Gallagher and Beatty families, through investment vehicle, JDH Acquisitions.
Following a strategic review by Crownway Investments, the Group was structured into two divisions ” luxury hotels and Inns businesses - with the latter in 20 city centre locations ” 14 in the UK and six in Ireland.
In January, the Group announced that it would make significant capital investments in a number of its luxury properties including the Westbury Hotel, Jurys Kensington, Jurys Clifton Ford, Jurys Great Russell Street and Jurys Bristol. Two more hotels were recently built in Croke Park, Dublin and in Cork as well as three properties in Washington and one in Boston.
The highly-acquisitive Quinlan Private also bought 47 Marriott International hotels earlier this year for around ”1.1bn.
A spokeswoman for Jurys Inn told ABTN from Dublin that discussion was still ongoing as to any change in name under the new owners. ”The name has not been confirmed [but] I know there has been speculation about it,” she said.


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Chili Cookoff is Thursday on Water Ave.
Published 6:05 pm Saturday, April 2, 2016
Selma-Dallas County Leadership Class XVIII will host the fifth annual Alabama River Chili Cookoff on Water Avenue. A total of 30 teams will compete.
Leslie Free, a member of the class who has been planning the cook-off every year since its inception, said they want to make sure all competitors have an equal chance this year.
There have been a couple of rule changes for this year’s event.
All chili must now be tomato based, meaning white chili is now no longer allowed in the competition. Vaughan Regional Medical Center’s white chili has won the Fan Favorite award during the last two cook-offs.
“We want to make it even for all teams to cook the same type of chili to make the cookoff more fair,” Free said.
Bad weather forced last year’s cook-off to be rescheduled. Free said the class would be monitoring weather very closely for the upcoming week.
Free said if there was a chance of rain, the class would make a determination by Tuesday about whether to postpone the cookoff. Weather forecasts show a chance of rain on Wednesday, but little to no precipitation for Thursday.
Free said the event has become easier to plan over the years and everything is ready to go for the cook-off this week.
“We have had meetings with the mayor, police and fire departments and traffic divisions and everything is in order,” Free said.
There will be a meeting to talk to all team captains on Monday at 5:30 p.m. at the St. James Hotel.
Free said it is not too late to register for the cook-off. Teams can sign up until Monday.
She said the event has donated more than $33,000 to the community through the years.
“Each year it gets easier. We know what to expect and learn from each year what changes we can make. This year has been a lot easier than others,” Free said.
The Selma Area Food Bank will be given proceeds of the cook-off this year. Selma Area Food Bank Executive Director Jeff Harrison is thankful for the donation.
“I’m excited that they chose us to be the recipient of the proceeds this year. We survive on donations and grants,” Harrison said in a previous interview with the Times-Journal. “Every dollar that we get in donations, we turn it into food and then distribute it out throughout various agencies that do business with us.”
The cook-off will open to the public at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Admission is $5. Children under 8 years old are free.


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There has recently been a ‘turn to men’ in gender politics, an increasing emphasis on the roles that men can play in building gender equality. This is a feminist achievement, which locates the responsibility for gender injustice squarely with the group who benefit from it, and it prompts programs and policies which ideally involve men in processes of personal and collective transformation. Yet there are problems with this turn to men. In popular discourse the bar for men is set very low, with high-profile campaigns asking little of men, yet rewarding them with praise and gratitude, and doing little to challenge systems and cultures of oppression. The limits of the turn to men reflect the wider limits of contemporary feminism in popular culture, in which feminism risks meaning everything and thus nothing.
Flood, Michael. (2017). The turn to men in gender politics. Women’s Studies Journal (Women’s Studies Association of Aotearoa/New Zealand), 31(1): 48-58. URL: http://wsanz.org.nz/journal/docs/WSJNZ311Flood48-58.pdf

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It's just about every gay New Yorker's dream to live their own version of Carrie Bradshaw's life. Who among us hasn't walked down the street in our attempted finest fashions while reciting an inner monologue about the complexities of life and love?
Dan Clay is living the Sex and the City fantasy to the fullest. What started as a Halloween costume grew into frequent visits into the fictional psyche of everyone's favorite city girl since Eloise. Clay regularly posts his recreations of the iconic looks to his Instagram as "Carrie Dragshaw," complete with his own evocative thoughts on life and love.
He's even earned Sarah Jessica Parker's stamp of approval. And it's easy to see why. What Sex and the City fan wouldn't appreciate these looks?


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Pegboard Nerds have responded to the indie rock Emergency with force. The new track from the bass duo takes the dreary Nothing But Thieves track and turns it into something completely different.
You probably wouldn’t play the Thieves version for your friends, let alone hear it at a show, and yet Pegboard Nerds have turned it into a festival banger. Strangely, they do this through embracing the emotion rather than dropping it. Vocals which were drowned out have new life, and this only gives the track more energy.
There’s certainly nothing wrong with a melancholy tune, but "Emergency's" newfound intensity is just another example of Pegboard Nerds and their diverse brand of mayhem.


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HERNING (Dagbladet): Norway meets Austria-teams in crisis tonight. The team managed to go on a historic bang with åttemålstap against miniputtene from Chile on Saturday evening.
- Very surprising, " says the Norwegian coach Christian Berge to the Newspaper.
I can't really understand it, " says Berge, who basically considers Austria to be stronger than Chile.- Respect
Norway has got an optimal start in the world cup and avoided to underestimate the opponents. Håndballgutta have won comfortably, with 10 and 19 goals, against supposed weaker opposition.
- It is important. When you first steps on the parquet, you should have the respect and humility for the opponent. You are going to give max effort regardless of, and not underestimate anyone, " says Berge.
Norway is storfavoritter against both Austria (Monday) and Chile (Tuesday) - and everything points to a clean gruppefinale against Denmark on Thursday.
Chilenerne cheered as if they had won the world cup trophy yesterday. At the same time deppet Austria.Spillerbørsen: The giant with nine goals Clumsy elbow
just About everything went wrong for the austrians, who actually opened the battle with an embarrassing error in the first few minutes.
When the game clock showed 3:11 sounded, suddenly the signal for the timeout in the hall, but the judges realized that something was wrong.
It was namely Austria player Thomas Wagner as the incredible show bumped the timeout button by accident. Thus, a Chile-attacks on the score of 2-1 stopped.
I would put like glue back in the klisterboksen, and came when the down button with her elbow, says Wagner of Danish TV2.
the Player left off on the other hand cheap away when the judges gave him the yellow card.
The yellow card means nothing, but it was very embarrassing. Everything went wrong for us. A black day, " says Wagner.- Like being hit by a rocket Close
Norway and Denmark is with the full pot and four points in group C. Chile and Austria have two. Tunisia and Saudi Arabia have no points.
Norway plays five matches in the group stage, where the top three go on to hovedrunden. Where will the Norwegian group (group C) intersected with the best three from group D. In group D are Sweden, Egypt, Qatar, Hungary, Angola and Argentina.
The two best teams in the hovedrunden are ready for the semi-finals 25. January. The finals played on Sunday 27. January
Norway's matches in the group stage in world cup:
Friday, 11. January: Norway - Tunisia 34-24
Saturday 12. January: Norway - Saudi-Arabia 40-21
on Monday 14. January: Norway - Austria at. 17.30
on Tuesday, 15. January: Norway - Chile at. 18.30
Thursday 17. January: Norway - Denmark kl. 20.30Rages against the TV production

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PEARL RIVER, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennium Pipeline Company, L.L.C. announced today that it has received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") to construct the proposed Hancock Compressor project in the town of Hancock, Delaware County, New York.
In its Notice to Proceed with Construction Activities issued October 4, FERC confirmed that Millennium has received all necessary federal authorizations needed for this project. Millennium received its notice to begin all construction activities on October 4, based upon the implementation plan it filed with the FERC on October 3, 2013.
"We are very pleased to move forward into construction on this important project that will help deliver more clean, natural gas to the Northeast," said Millennium President Rocco D'Alessandro. "We would like to thank the many supporters of this project, as well as all the regulators involved with helping this project move forward."
The Hancock Compressor project will be driven by one 15,700 horsepower natural gas turbine, which will increase the pressure and output capacity by 107,500 mcfd. Anchor shippers on this project are Southwestern Energy Services Company and WPX Energy.
Construction activities will commence immediately with a target in-service date of April 1, 2014. At the peak of construction, Millennium expects to have over 75 construction workers employed on-site, many of whom will come from local labor unions.
Millennium Pipeline provides consumers in the Northeast with additional natural gas infrastructure to meet the growing demand for clean energy. The pipeline extends from Independence in Steuben County, NY to Ramapo in Rockland County, NY. Millennium, which is supplied by local production and storage fields and interconnecting upstream pipelines, serves customers along its route in the Southern Tier and helps meet the energy needs of Northeast markets. Millennium is jointly owned by affiliates of NiSource Inc., National Grid and DTE Energy.
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How unsupervised internet use turned two 12 year-olds into criminals
That parents leave their children to use the internet unsupervised is a silent horror that the world has been screaming about. Apparently, parents still remain deaf until the dirt like 13 year old Henry Tattersall’s suicide, hits their floor square and nice!
In this sad story, two unnamed 12-year-old Wisconsin girls have been accused of stabbing their friend (another 12 year old) nearly to death in the woods to please a fictional character called the Slender Man.
According to the girls, they had been planning to kill their 12-year-old friend for months to please Slenderman, a fictional demon-like creature they learned about through a horror website.
To carry out their ‘sacrifice’, the two girls invited their friend to a sleepover at one of their houses. They had originally planned to kill her in the house. However, the amount of blood it would cause made them lure her into the woods, and stabbed her 19 times.
They left the victim in the woods and they ran away.
As fate would have it, the victim who was still miraculously conscious despite her many wounds, crawled to a road where a bicyclist found her lying on the sidewalk. She was immediately rushed into surgery after giving one of the names of her attacker to the Police.
Both girls have been charged as adults with first-degree attempted murder and could bag 60 years each in prison if convicted. A court commissioner set bail at $500,000 cash per child.
To find out more, read Girls Charged in ‘Slender Man’ Stabbing Expressed Regret


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Date: Tuesday 8 October 2019
Location: Sheraton Grand Park Lane, London
The PRI is the proud Institutional Partner to the fourth annual Sustainable Investing in Emerging Markets Summit, hosted by EMPEA (Emerging Markets Private Equity Association).
Last year, the Summit explored the enormous commercial opportunity presented by the UN Sustainable Development Goals—a chance to build leading businesses and assets in emerging and transitioning economies that create impact by directly tackling contemporary development challenges such as climate change, financial inclusion, and access to health care. This year, EMPEA will continue this thread, delving deeper into practical challenges and opportunities for impact at the sector and portfolio company level. Delegates will learn from their peers and other leading industry stakeholders which sectors, regions, and business models have the greatest potential to generate both the highest impact and stellar market-validated returns. In contrast, experts will review which areas still require the market-building efforts of philanthropic or other sub-commercial investors, as well as lessons learned from blended finance and similar models that have worked to crowd capital into new markets.
Agenda topics include:
- Navigating Impact Measurement – how can a higher-risk investment approach unlock markets to advance development impact?
- Harnessing the Digital Revolution and Financial Innovation to Sustainable Impact
- LP panel: How To Assess GPs and Your Own Contribution to the SDGs?
The PRI is pleased to collaborate on the EMPEA Sustainability Operational Excellence Challenge, which will be presented by Natasha Buckley (Senior Manager of the PRI private equity programme) as one of the jurors for the awards. The top three finalists will present stories of private equity deals that produced an outstanding sustainable impact from an operational, environmental, social and governance perspective. Audiences members will vote for the most outstanding and impactful deal.
Please note that qualified institutional investors are eligible for complimentary attendance.
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BERLIN (Sputnik) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says his country did not target Russian gas supplies with sanctions since many states depended on them.”We did not impose sanctions on gas. There are no sanctions against gas. Neither Germany, nor the EU, nor the G7 countries have imposed sanctions,” Scholz said live on NDR vor Ort on Friday, specifying that Germany “only received half of the gas from Russia. Others are 80-90% dependent.”Since 2021, energy prices in EU countries have been surging as part of a global trend. After the beginning of Russia’s military operation in Ukraine in February and the adoption of several packages of sanctions against Moscow by the West, energy prices have accelerated the growth, pushing many European governments to resort to contingency measures. The EU has been looking for alternatives to Russian natural gas as it has pledged to end its dependence on energy supplies from Russia.On October 18, the European Commission proposed a new package of measures to fight increasing energy prices, which include mandatory joint purchases of 13.5 billion cubic meters of gas.
Energy Crisis in EuropeTurkey Increases Export of Blankets, Heaters to EU Amid Energy Crisis, Reports SayYesterday, 07:02 GMTThe measure is designed to fill EU storage facilities by the winter of 2023-2024, establish a mechanism to limit excessively high prices at the Title Transfer Facility when needed, and create a price benchmark for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market. The new proposals are now to be agreed by the EU member states.In early September, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck announced plans to build a fifth floating terminal in Germany so the country could import more LNG from other countries to replace Russian pipeline gas.Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing a government paper, that Germany is considering setting up a state-backed fund to help the country secure and diversify supplies of raw materials, amid Russia’s special operation in Ukraine.


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Maternal Glucose Measurement in Pregnancy Using a Continuous Ambulatory Subcutaneous Monitor
|The safety and scientific validity of this study is the responsibility of the study sponsor and investigators. Listing a study does not mean it has been evaluated by the U.S. Federal Government. Read our disclaimer for details.|
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00011622|
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : February 26, 2001
Last Update Posted : June 24, 2005
This proposal is a pilot study to describe the variations of blood sugar in pregnant women with various degrees of glucose intolerance, and how they relate to standardized meals. Blood sugar control during pregnancy is important to prevent complications for the newborn. The variation and timing of the blood sugar measurements in gestational diabetics and how this relates to the baby's outcome is controversial. We will use an FDA approved device called Minimed Glucose Continuous Monitor, which is used in clinical practice for certain diabetics. It is very small, similar to a beeper, and is connected to the patient through a small plastic catheter subcutaneously. This measures blood sugar every five minutes for a total of 288 readings a day with minimum discomfort. The hypothesis of this study is that use of the Minimed glucose monitor will provide information about variations of blood sugar in gestational diabetics that is missed by capillary glucose monitors.
Our conclusions will allow us to compare blood glucose trends among the groups. After the data is analyzed in this pilot study, we plan to design a bigger study involving more subjects to study the impact of the blood sugar variations in the outcome of the newborn, and to obtain generalizable results for the population in general.
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|Pregnancy||Device: Continuous ambulatory subcutaneous glucose monitor|
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|Official Title:||Maternal Glucose Measurement in Pregnancy Using a Continuous Ambulatory Subcutaneous Monitor|
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00011622
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We would like to propose adding LQ to Aada V1 as a collateral option.
Liqwid Finance is one of the upcoming lending and borrowing protocols on Cardano. Its LQ token is among the CNTs with the highest TVL and will be the centrefold in the platform’s operation. Adding it as a collateral option in Aada V1 will help bond the two communities into a healthy co-existence of peer-to-peer and peer-to-pool lending platforms on the blockchain.
Liqwid is an open-source DeFi protocol on the Cardano blockchain that creates liquidity pools with algorithmically set interest rates. Suppliers and borrowers of an asset connect directly to the market’s smart contract within the protocol, earning and paying a variable interest rate each block.
LQ is the governance and utility token for the Liqwid Finance app and DAO. It enables its holders to participate in the governance by proposing/voting for adding new qToken markets, updating smart contracts, and changing interest rates or reserve rate parameters. It’s also one of the most traded CNTs on the blockchain, which makes it a great addition to the Aada V1 list of borrowable assets.
- LQ is the governance token for LiqwiDAO.
- Users can stake LQ in the Safety Pool to earn a percentage of protocol revenue from borrower interest repayment.
- LQ tokens serve as rewards for lenders who stake their qTokens and borrowers.
- Early protocol users will receive LQ as rewards on supply and borrow balances.
- Liqwid users can borrow stablecoins against their LQ holdings.
- Farming incentives for liquidity providers on all major Cardano DEXs (Minswap, Wingriders and Sundaeswap).
- LQ is a borrowable asset in Aada V1.
70% of the total LQ is allocated for community distribution, with 5% seeded to the DAO Treasury Contract. LQ will undergo a fair token launch with buyback and deflationary halvening in the early adopter rewards emission schedule.
Other token metrics:
Current circulating supply - 365,000 LQ (09.08.2022)
Total supply - 21,000,000 LQ
Market cap - $9,356,443 (08.10.2022)
Fully Diluted Market Cap - $538,313,713 (08.10.2022)
Daily volume (Minswap) - $18,429 (08.10.2022)
Daily volume (Sundaeswap) - $16,654 (08.10.2022)
As a governance and utility token, LQ is essential for unlocking Liqwid Finance’s upcoming features. Moreover, the token has over 7,400 holders that may want to borrow other CNTs against their LQ.


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North Korea on Monday strongly condemned the leftist Moon Jae-in government's move to maintain a specific presidential panel, set up by its predecessor, asserting the idea is "against public sentiment expressed by candlelight rallies."
"The incumbent South Korean authorities are raising great concerns at home and abroad as they are trying to keep intact the puppet the Presidential Committee for Unification Preparation, which (former President) Park Geun-hye had cooked up and exploited for impure purposes, by changing its names only," the Rodong Sinmun, the official daily of the North's ruling Workers' Party, said in a commentary.
This file photo, taken on Dec. 2, 2014, shows then President Park Geun-hye presiding over the third meeting of the Presidential Committee for Unification Preparation at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul. (Yonhap)
"(The committee) should be naturally dissolved," said the paper, insisting that it had harmed national reconciliation and unity and extremely intensified mistrust and confrontation between the two Korea.
In July 2014, Park launched the 50-member committee, participated in by unification-related ministers and state-run and private think tanks, saying that inter-Korean unification would be a "bonanza" for the two Koreas and a blessing for their neighbors. The North reacted angrily to the panel's launch, claiming it is intended to absorb the North under the cloak of unification.
Last Monday, an official at the newly launched Moon government indicated the possibility of keeping the panel, saying, "There come out opinions that the committee's functions and roles need to be maintained in consideration of the idea that unification should be prepared for on a long-term basis."
"The identity of the committee, which encourages confrontation between the two systems, will never be changed simply by changing its name or direction," the paper said.
The committee will continuously belch out "poison of system confrontation" as long as its basic roles remain intact, the paper said.
"The move to maintain the committee, not dismantling it, is squarely against public sentiment expressed by candlelight rallies calling for Park's impeachment in the South," it added. (Yonhap)

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