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It’s that time of year again. Each year around tax day, I add honey supers to my hives. It’s no exact science, but I like to keep honey supers on my hives from, roughly, Tax day to Independence day. The bulk of the Spring and Summer blooms occur during that time period so my bees get an opportunity to work the best blooms and store away honey. Usually this process works well and I harvest several hundred pounds of honey. I see some variance as you might expect…some years I get 200 pounds, some years I get 500+ pounds…either way, a good bit of honey
I harvested the honey last weekend with high expectations as the grass around me was green and trees and things seemed healthy. Unlike my friends elsewhere in the country, we have had a good deal of rain so things are growing well here in WV. Imagine my surprise then when I cracked the first hive and found only a frame or two of capped honey. I repeated this same scenario in hive after hive. The bees seemed mostly in pretty good shape but I found very little honey.
A sudden mini-panic set over me as I closed up the last hive….something is wrong! As I pondered it, my only conclusion is that our late frosts, cool spring and abundant rainfall came at the exact wrong time on my ridge top apiary and it left me with a poor honey crop. As confirmation (I need this now…it hurts my heart you know…), none of my fruit trees bore a single piece of fruit. My sorghum crop flopped. In general, it was just bad I think. As I mentioned, the bees look good so I have to blame it on the weather. That line of thought settled me down. I was so frustrated though, that I barely took any pics of the harvest this year. Instead, please enjoy this picture of my cat…the internet loves cats, right?
We processed the honey and all-told, we got around 60 pounds of honey. That’s 10-20% of normal so you can see the problem here. Unfortunately, that means I am already sold out of this year’s honey crop. Not a great way to pay for hive repairs or new queens. Alas, that is the life of a beekeeper I suppose…
The only other thing that is noteworthy is this cool Marbled Orb Weaver spider I found outside one of the hives. He was a pretty thing. I tend not to mess with stuff around the hive. I figure everything has a purpose…well, except mosquitoes and ticks…those things just suck. Anyhow, a pretty spider always goes a long way to brighten my day too! Next year, we’ll hope my new spider friend brings me good luck and a better harvest!
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Sorry to hear about your poor honey harvest, better luck next year. Your cat has a lean and hungry look. And that spider is just amazing, very cool colors.
Sorry your honey was a bust.
I like your cat!
Is that Seph or Flash?
That’s seph babes… What a dorky name, eh? Anyhow he is a good ball. . Flash is still well but super skittish
Late frosts are hard on honey production but so is wet springs and summers. Bees like sunny days for doing their jobs. I can’t say I blame them. Hopefully you will have a better fall crop. Here in Iowa, our fall crop was always two or three times more than our spring crop. Much of the fall crop was made from goldenrod. Taste wise, I always preferred the spring white clover honey.
Oh Warren, how terribly, terribly disappointing! Worse, you still had to get out, use and then clean all your harvesting equipment.
Question—since the amount of honey was so low, do you leave any for the bees to eat this winter?
PS…I have my own devil orange cat. Yours is just double the devil. 😉
They had some honey in the brood nest so that was good news and is typical. Fall goldenrod comes in now and over the next few weeks so they should have plenty for winter. I will monitor and add sugar if needed…I usually give them some meds in fall with sugar water so it’s not a big deal if I need to add a little extra
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Using Virtual Serial Port Driver in Home Automation
Ian Lowe is a developer in The xPL Project. This company produces an open-source ‘glue’ allowing home systems to share information and work together intelligently. It allows home media systems, security, weather, heating, entrance, lighting, etc to share information about status and events in an open format that can be easily incorporated into systems.
Many home systems use serial ports for communication. It is common for amplifiers, video-switching equipment, weather stations, and even some security systems to have a serial port that can be used to extract information about the state of the equipment or to change its settings.
Additionally, many devices that claim to be USB are just serial devices, connected via an internal USB to serial adapter.
Ian wrote the original application when he owned a PC with 2 serial ports. As he said none of his current development computers have even a single serial port!
Virtual Serial Port Driver allowed me to add a pair of virtual serial ports which were recognized by my old software and performed just like the real thing.
I tried a whole range of tools downloaded from the internet which claimed to provide a virtual serial port. Most of the tools wouldn’t even install on my Windows machine, and only the Electronic Team’s serial port worked exactly as expected. It was reliable and I could concentrate on building my code, rather than wondering if the bugs I saw were a result of the serial port emulation.
Also, Ian found the ability to add pairs of connected ports to be particularly useful. He can monitor both sides of a conversation and make the development easier.
He added support for additional devices, including an irrigation system for water management, a small LCD device intended as a general-purpose home health and power usage monitor, and a multi-zone IR Remote Control gateway.
Virtual Serial Port Driver allows him to develop software on a laptop with no serial ports, and to develop software using a single PC that used to require two computers and a null modem cable. The ability to enable and disable certain RS232 signals means that you can easily check how your app handles error conditions caused by a badly wired cable.


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|Title:||Frequencies of IL10 SNP genotypes by multiplex PCR-SSP and their association with viral load and CD4 counts in HIV-1-infected thais|
Janet M. McNicholl
Kenrad E. Nelson
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|Abstract:||Background: Interleukin (IL)-10 is an immunoregulatorycytokine, levels of which can beinfluenced by single nucleotide polymorphisms(SNPs) in the promoter. Some, but not allprevious studies have shown associations ofIL10 SNPs with HIV-1 disease progression,using markers such as viral load or CD4 count.There are few data on IL10 SNP frequenciesand HIV-1 disease in regions where non-BHIV-1 subtypes predominate.Objective: To determine genotypes, haplotypes,allele frequencies and associations withmarkers of HIV-1 disease progression of IL10SNPs.Methods: A new multiplexed PCR-SSP assayto detect IL10 SNPs at positions -1082, -819and -592 was developed and used to determinegenotypes and haplotypes in 244 HIV-1CRF01_AE-infected northern Thais having amedian time since HIV-1 infection of 2.7 years.Results: At position -1082 of IL10, AA genotypeand A allele were the most common (87.3%and 93.2%, respectively). The -819 CT and-592 CA genotypes were the most prevalent(44.3%), and -819T and -592A were the mostprevalent alleles (64.8%). The ATA/ATA wasthe most common genotype (42.6%) with themost prevalent haplotype of ATA (64.7%). Noassociations of any of the three IL10 SNPs withCD4+ or CD8+ T cell counts or with viral loadwere found.Conclusions: This first report of IL10-1082A,-819T and the IL10-592A allele frequencies inHIV-1-infected Thais shows the highestfrequencies in HIV-1-infected personsworldwide. The lack of association of IL10SNPs with CD4+ T cell count and viral loadsuggest that other genes may influence these markers in HIV-1-infected Thais.|
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The new 2016 Toyota Hilux, unveiled at the 2016 Geneva motor show, is the latest link in the chain of exceptional Hilux models dating back to 1968.
It offers an even tougher chassis, enhanced 4×4 capability, practicality and functionality, better safety features and an even more appealing cost of ownership – not to mention the new styling and improved comfort.
The screen is easier to use than before, as well as more readable.
The 2016 Hilux models that arrive in the UK and western Europe will be produced in South Africa at Toyota South Africa Motors.
One change for the 2016 Hilux is the removal of the low-range four-wheel drive gear lever, which has been replaced by a switch.
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A multimeter is a tool you shouldn’t miss in your household. These tools are not only useful for DIY projects but al in many types of home repairs. To most people, they are known as volt-ohm-meter. As a homeowner, nothing is more stressful than having an essential electronic item that you’re unable to repair. The multimeter saves stress by helping you in the diagnosis of all your faulty electronics and checking the functionality of the batteries. They are useful tools but the only problem is that there are many of them on the market and selecting the one that suits you best is hectic. Fluke is one of the most reputable brands, and it’s synonymous with creating high-end multimeters.
If you’re an auto mechanic, hobbyist and technician you know very well the importance of having an accurate, reliable and durable digital multimeter. All you have to do is buy one of the Fluke multimeter brands as the manufacturers are known for producing quality multimeters. When on the market, you can easily differentiate these Fluke multimeters from the rest as they are properly polished with a unique and elegant design. They assure you of accurate readings at all times. To ensure that you enjoy your technical work, here are the top 10 best Fluke multimeters in 2022 Reviews.
10. Fluke 117 Electricians True RMS Multimeter
This Fluke 117 Electricians meter is every technician’s multimeter choice. It has been proved to be the best when it comes to the determination of frequency, resistance, current, voltage and capacitance. The device comes with built-in non-contact voltage detection plus an auto V function that helps in the prevention of all types of false readings. Based on various analyses, it has been proved to be the most accurate multimeter on the market thus ideal.
The Fluke 117 Electricians multimeter comes with a compact design that makes it easy to handle during usage, transportation, and storage. It’s designed with a magnetic hanger that allows hand-free operation thus allowing you to multitask. Just like any other Fluke multimeter you’ll find on the market, it has a very high-resolution LED-backlit display that makes it simple and fast to display.
- Non-contact voltage detection
- High-resolution LED-backlit display
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- Low input impedance
- Safe and reliable
9. Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter
If you’re looking for an ideal device to use in your day to day activity, this Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter is your ideal option. This Fluke multimeter is among the most portable multimeter on the market making it easy for you to carry around. It can perfectly fit in your hand and gives you accurate reading at all times. Its great versatility has made it an ideal tool for everyone starting from the home electrical enthusiasts and trainees.
This Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter gives you the best way of eliminating false readings and ghost voltages from your machine. You’ll also be in a position to perform basic wiring checks frequently. With this device, you’ll be able to measure various parameters such as capacitance and frequency. The Fluke 115 True-RMS Digital Multimeter is usually best for field service use and quick verification. It has been tested and approved to be used in CAT III 600V environments.
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- Maximum ac/dc 600V
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This FLUKE-101 Digital Multimeter is light in weight, making it easy for you to hold it in your hand during operation. It’s designed with an LCD screen that makes it easy to read the displayed results. Most people love this multimeter because it’s the easiest tool to use. It also has clear signs that are indicated on its knob. FLUKE-101 Digital Multimeter assures you accurate results every time you use it.
- Automatic shutoff
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7. Fluke 101 Basic Pocket Portable Digital Multimeter
The Fluke 101 Basic Pocket Portable is the best Fluke multimeter on the market. This is because the device is not only lightweight but also easy to carry around. It has a compact design that allows it to perfectly fit in tight areas. Despite being a high-quality multimeter, it comes at a surprisingly cheap price. It has been proved to be the best tool for DIYers, newbies and startup electricians. Most people refer to it as a simple high performing pocket multimeter. This tool is sturdily built for stability plus a display screen for easy reading.
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- Data hold function
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- CAT III 600v Safety rated
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6. Fluke 116/323 KIT HVAC Multimeter
If you ask around, Fluke 116/323 KIT HVAC multimeter is the most reliable brand on the market. The multimeter is durable thus ensuring that you get a long time of service when you buy it. When it comes to accuracy, it’s a multimeter that you can completely rely on. It’s designed with a clamp meter kit that measures 600 V ac/dc voltages together with 400A. The multimeter has an integrated DMM temperature in it that saves you from the hassle of always looking for a thermometer every time you use it.
There is a micro-amp function on this device that allows its flame sensor to measure lower than even 0.1 micro-amps. The auto V/LoZ function on it helps in preventing you from getting false readings that result from ghost voltage. It’s designed with a large LED backlight that makes it ideal to be used on poorly lit areas. The rugged construction of this device allows it to be used in harsh environments without failure.
- Rugged design for durability
- Easy to use features
- Large display screen
- C115 deluxe carrying case
- Micro-amps flame sensors
5. Fluke 325 Clamp Multimeter
Are you looking for an ideal compact Fluke multimeter that will perfectly suit your needs? If so, buy this Fluke 325 Clamp Multimeter and you won’t regret it. The tool comes in a fairly compact design that allows it to be carried around during operation. It’s most suitable for plant maintenance engineers and electricians who intend to repair their devices This tool can measure up to 400A DC/AC amp thus useful than any other average meter. It also perfectly measures other variables such as capacitance, frequency, resistance, and continuity.
With this Fluke 325 Clamp Multimeter, you’ll be able to get accurate readings when measuring both non-linear and linear loads irrespective of the waveform. Its jaw opening correctly measures current without interrupting or touching the circuit. When using this device, you don’t need to worry about its safety as its IEC safety standards satisfied. There is also an audible continuity sensor that confirms its conductivity.
- Slim and ergonomic design
- CAT IV 300V/CAT III600 Safe rating
- High performance
- Measures both linear and non-linear loads
- Reliable and durable
4. Fluke 87-V Digital Multimeter
For those who love compact design multimeters, this Fluke 87-V Digital Multimeter is your ideal option. This multimeter has a slim and compact design that offers great convenience during usage. It’s easy to use feature makes it easy to use even for beginners. The device is durable thus ensuring durability. It’s designed with a thermocouple thus very much ideal for the HVAC electricians.
The Fluke 87-V Digital Multimeter has a high resolution that allows you to view even smaller results. It’s among the most reliable Fluke multimeter you’ll find on the market. Being the number one Fluke multimeter it’s sturdy and durable to withstand shock-resistant and any form harsh environment that any electrician can face.
- Sturdy design
- Auto and manual ranging
- True RMS technology
- Automatic shut off
- Built-in thermometer
3. Fluke 117/323 Combo Kit
With this Fluke 117/323 Combo Kit, you’ll be assured of getting the most versatile and rugged multimeter. The Fluke multimeter is the best when it comes to making settings in schools, hospitals, and commercial buildings. There is a 117 integrated non-contact voltage detection in it that helps in ensuring that all jobs are done as per the requirements. It can make an accurate reading of up to 400 A when in a tight compartment.
Fluke 117/323 Combo Kit has optimized ergonomic and true-RMS measurements that make it an ideal troubleshooting tool for residential and commercial electricians. It also has good mechanical protection that makes it durable ensuring you get extended service. There is also an 11 amp HRC ceramic fuse that serves as overloading protection in case of any electrical fault.
- Lightweight design
- Easy to use
- High protection level
- Comes with a carrying bag
- CAT II 600 V safety rated
2. Fluke 15b+ Digital Multimeter
If you’re looking for a pocket-friendly Fluke multimeter, this is your tool. Fluke 15b+ Digital Multimeter is a high-quality multimeter that comes at an affordable price. It has the ruggedness needed to ensure that the multimeter serves you longer when you buy it. The multimeter comes with many test ranges that might be useful when doing the general-purpose measuring. Despite it not having a well-elaborated flagship DMMs function, it still allows you to measure other variables like AC/DC voltage, resistance, continuity, and diode check.
Fluke 15b+ Digital Multimeter is known by may for its great battery performance. It uses two AA batteries that can give you a running time of up to 500 hours. Its number depends on how the display backlighting is used, but it’s still the most impressive multimeter. The tool is well protected with fast-blow-fuses that ensure that it stays safe throughout.
- Large and backlit screen
- Multiple functions
- Large LCD screen
- Rugged construction
1. FLUKE 1587 FC 2-In-1 Insulation Multimeter
Most people refer to this FLUKE 1587 FC 2-In-1 Insulation Multimeter as a two in one multimeter due to its great versatility and great performance. It’s a high-quality tool and comes at an affordable price making electricians save on money. This Fluke multimeter has many insulation tester capabilities in it that you can use to measure voltage, continuity, and current. With the tool, you can also easily check the insulation resistance of cables together with motor resistance.
Unlike other Fluke multimeters, this tool is bulkier and bigger to ensure that it perfectly accommodate insulation resistance present in the circuit. It has a well-integrated rubber boot to protect the tool form drops. With this Fluke multimeter, you get great flexibility to test wirelessly based on your needs. The multimeter is super reliable and very easy to use even for beginners.
- Measures capacitance and frequency
- Insulation test smoothing
- Has memory storage
- VFD low pass filter
- Good battery life
Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist, it’s important to have a multimeter. The multimeter gives you the power to repairs and maintains all your electrical systems with great ease. The only problem is that there are many of them on the market; something that makes it hard for you decided which multimeter is the best for you. But as an electrician, always know that the Fluke multimeters are your ideal options. All you have to do is know exactly what you want your Fluke multimeter to contain and you’ll never go wrong with us. Go through our unbiased review on the best Fluke multimeter on the market and get yourself the best Fluke multimeter for your needs.


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Theory of Fear is a visual novel adventure simulation video game developed and published by ANASTASI SUKHONOSOVA. The game was released on 28 March, 2017 via Steam for Microsoft Windows.
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“Theory of Fear” is a visual novel combining “slice of life” and “dark fantasy” genres.
In the daytime, the main heroine is an ordinary girl, a first-year university student, who does an evening job in a café. At night, in her dreams, she visits another world with extraordinary guys, who start pursuing her.
At first, she makes little account of her dreams, thinking they’re no more than vivid fantasies, but the more she drowns into them, the clearer her realization of the Midworld’s reality becomes – it exists and those who live there aren’t going to leave her alone…
– The novel consists of 12 chapters.
– There are 6 characters in the game: one main heroine and 5 guys, with whom the girl can form relationships.
– 12 different endings, which depend on the player’s choice during the game.
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“Just Say No” sounds good in theory. But it implies that saying no is as easy as saying yes, and for most of us, it just isn’t. In practice, saying no usually requires an explanation and saying yes doesn’t. Just saying no makes for an awkward moment, which makes it an unhelpful suggestion to kids (and people pleasers) who often care about avoiding awkwardness even more than they care about their own well-being.
Admittedly, sometimes it’s hard to work out what is so grey about keeping our kids safe. If you were to go to work with some of us for a day and see where one joint or one drink can take a teenager with promise, I believe you would be able to say no more easily. It only takes one bad decision made in the wrong place at the wrong time – one knockout punch, one unknown drug, one drink too many, one night of unprotected sex, one “Don’t worry about me I can look after myself Mom and Dad,” – and lights out. It’s all over. A life is forever altered!
Parents: learn to actually take pride in saying a big, fat, “NO” sometimes. You aren’t being mean or kill-joy. You aren’t depriving your kids! Think about it: Is there anything they don’t have that they really need?
The word no has become unacceptable in many teenagers’ vocabulary. We say it, they hear it and then they reject it, as though no is not a viable option.
I find that many adults actually feel guilty for introducing a limitation to their teenager’s world, especially if it isolates them from the rest of their peer group.
Make no mistake about it: normal isn’t necessarily okay! Just because everyone else is doing something isn’t a good enough reason to put your child’s life in danger. There are times when I’m horrified at what average families allow their teenagers to do. I’ve seen families allow their 14 year old teen and her friends to drink alcohol at home, despite the endless research about the negative effects on the developing brain. I’ve seen parents allow their teen daughter’s boyfriend to spend the night in her bedroom with her. Many parents turn a blind eye to the sexual activity their teenagers are bragging about online.
I’m sure parents know when they should say no, but for some reason they are finding it difficult to get the word out. I’d like parents to muster up the courage to say NO, without the guilt. A loud and proud, I’m-your-parent kind of NO that oozes a sense of responsibility and embracing love.
Parents: Remind your teen that NO is a healthy word; that it is just as viable as yes, and that no is to be respected, no matter from whom it comes. NO means NO! ACCEPT AND RESPECT IT!

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One in 10 men who inject themselves with anabolic steroids or tanning drugs have been exposed to HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, according to a study released today.
Public Health England (PHE) said the research was vital because while the number of those who use image and performance-enhancing drugs has rapidly grown over the past 20 years, their risk of exposure to such viruses has not been thoroughly investigated.
Co-author Jim McVeigh, from the Centre for Public Health at Liverpool John Moores University, said: "Injectors of anabolic steroids and associated drugs are now the biggest client group at many needle and syringe programmes in the UK.
"This research shows that anyone who injects drugs is at risk of HIV and other blood-borne viruses, regardless of their substance of choice."
Lead author of the report Dr Vivian Hope, PHE's expert in infections among people who inject drugs, said: "Our study suggests that levels of HIV and hepatitis infection among men using image and performance-enhancing drugs have increased since the 1990s.
"While we must be cautious in generalising these early findings, they are concerning and show that further research is required."
Researchers from PHE and Liverpool John Moores University questioned 395 men who use such drugs for the study, published in BMJ Open today.
They found one in 18 injectors had been exposed to hepatitis C, one in 11 had been exposed to hepatitis B and one in 65 have HIV.
Overall, one in 10 had been exposed to one or more of the blood-borne viruses.
The survey also looked at the lifestyle of those surveyed and found that only 20% said they had always used a condom when having sex in the previous year.
Dr. Fortune Ncube, consultant epidemiologist and the PHE's lead on injecting drug use, said: "These findings suggest serious health implications for users of image and performance-enhancing drugs, but also for their sexual partners and ultimately the wider community.
"These findings suggest we must maintain and strengthen public health interventions focused on reducing injection-related risk behaviours to prevent HIV and hepatitis infections in this group.
"This includes ensuring those providing voluntary confidential testing services and care related to HIV and hepatitis are alert to the risks associated with image and performance-enhancing drug use."
The National Aids Trust (NAT) said those using performance or image-enhancing drugs needed to know the risks that came with injecting them.
Yusef Azad, drector of policy and campaigns at the NAT, said: "People who inject steroids and tanning drugs often don't understand safe injecting practices and aren't being targeted by harm reduction messages in the way traditional drug injectors such as heroin users are - and this poses a serious risk of HIV.
"In fact our research has found only 45% of the general public know HIV can be transmitted through sharing injecting equipment.
"If newer communities are starting to inject drugs, then there is an urgent task to ensure health promotion and harm reduction messages reach them.
"NAT has written to all local authorities in the UK bringing this issue to their attention and calling on them to find innovative ways to inform these groups of the risks of blood-borne viruses. We hope they rise to this challenge."


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We will have our Friday night protest against police brutality as we always do at 5:30 pm at the BPD station.
Following the protest we will have a candlelight vigil at 6:30 pm at 1125 1/2 19th street, in front of the Hart hotel, for Jeff Alexander, the 47 year old man that BPD shot and killed Tuesday night. They claim he was wielding a knife. Immediately following the shooting officers began illegally confiscating cell phones and threatening to arrest witnesses.
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This past Friday, Donald J. Trump was inaugurated and became our 45th president. Also, this past Friday was the one-year anniversary of my leaving to study abroad in Seville, Spain for five and a half months. One of my first thoughts was how incredibly fast time goes. My second thought was how much I missed everything about the city: its sights, its smells, its familiarity. But the third and most important thought was how incredibly glad I was to have stepped, flown rather, that far out of my comfort zone.I arrived in Seville with nothing but a suitcase, a backpack and excitement for a new beginning. I knew no one who lived in the city and none of my friends from Goshen College were studying abroad with me. But within five minutes of my arrival to my new home, I met the person who quickly became my best and closest friend.
Throughout my time in Seville, I was constantly faced with new things: friends, experiences and support systems. It was exhausting at times, but the reward was so much greater.
One of the ways I stepped out of my comfort zone among friends was when my thoughts, beliefs and morals were challenged. I had to find ways to express myself and explain my position to people with different backgrounds than my own.
This experience helped me realize that often we become too comfortable, surrounding ourselves with people who share our thoughts and opinions; we forget what it’s like to have our beliefs and ideas put to the test. During my time in Spain, I quickly learned to refine my thoughts and opinions, and express myself confidently.
This past weekend, following the inauguration, Goshen community members took part in marches across the nation, from Chicago, to Indianapolis, to South Bend and to Washington D.C. Many were taking large steps outside their comfort zones for the first time, feeling like they needed to stand up vocally for what they believed in. This is my reminder that even though many of us, including myself, are very late, it’s a great first step towards courage and the changes and discoveries that come with it.
So no matter what you believe in or what you stand for, never be afraid to take that step, no matter how small, out of your comfort zone. Risk being uncomfortable and try something new, such as acting on your beliefs, values and morals. It may just give you everything you never knew you needed.

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Now and Denn: Matt Denn continues brotherhood at Reed quarterback
It was not his birthright, but Matt Denn is right at home playing quarterback for the Reed football team.
Heck, there were calls for him to play it last year as a sophomore.
Of course, those were slightly joking calls. Another Denn already had the job. Matt's older brother Chris.
"Last year, the guys would say, 'We should have Matt Denn in there,'" Chris Denn said.
On Saturday, Matt Denn and the Raiders will play Bishop Gorman at noon for the Nevada Division I state championship. Gorman has won the past five state titles and is ranked No. 1 in five national polls.
"It helped. It made it easier, knowing what to expect," Matt Denn said of learning from his older brother. "He told me the tendencies of, not only the receivers, but how the coaches taught them what to do."
Reed has won the past four Northern Region titles and five of the past six.
Chris Denn played Gorman last season when he was the Raiders quarterback. He had simple advice for his brother and for this season's squad.
"They have to play fast and disciplined, like they have all year," he said. "Gorman is fast and strong. (Reed) needs to execute. This year's team is just as good as we were (last year). It's just a matter of coming out and playing good, hard football."
Matt Denn played on the scout team last year. Despite his bloodlines, the quarterback job was not automatically Denn's this season.
Reed coach Ernie Howren said it was a battle between Denn and senior Jackson Gilmore.
"We feel like we have two quarterbacks who could start at any school here in the north," Howren said. "(Denn's) biggest advantage is his competitiveness, his attention to detail. When he steps out on that field, Matt wants to know what everybody is doing on the field. Make sure he has an understanding before he walks out there."
But Gilmore had surgery before the season, giving Denn a slight advantage.
That, and he already knew how to read defenses, how to call the correct audible, and had earned the respect of his older teammates.
Matt Denn, who started at Reed as a wide receiver, likes to be the first player at practice and the last to leave.
"He just worked hard. He stays after practice," Chris Denn said. "He gets mad when he's not there 30 minutes before practice, before everybody else. He's always been like that. he wants to be there 30 minutes before the start time."
They're not just quarterbacks. Howren said either of the Denn brothers could play anywhere on the field.
"I think Matt would be successful at any position he was put at. We said the same thing about Chris," Howren said. "Chris was such a great kid and such a hard worker, that I'm pretty sure he could have made it work at guard, at linebacker, and I'm sure Matt could have done the same thing."
Junior tight end Parker Houston will be one of Denn's targets, especially now that the Raiders are without leading receiver Grayson Young, who suffered a shoulder injury two weeks ago.
"Matt's fast. He could play either the quarterback or the receiver position, if he wanted," Houston said.
He noted Matt Denn's leadership after the second of two interceptions against Carson last Saturday.
"He does a great job of controlling his emotions and of the team as well," Houston said. "He held his own and we ended up winning the game."
Denn has completed 118-of-185 pass attempts for 1,641 yards and 17 touchdowns. He also rushed for 951 yards and 17 touchdowns on 130 carries, while teammate Jorden Carter had 1,357 yards and 16 touchdowns on 219 carries.
Gorman quarterback Tate Martell has similar stats as Denn. Martell, a sophomore who was named the Gatorade state player of the year on Thursday, has completed 115-of-187 pass attempts (61.5 percent) for 2,337 yards and 34 touchdowns.
And after Denn is done at Reed next year, another Denn is waiting in the wings, younger brother Luke, age 1, and already throwing the ball around on the Reed sidelines.
"He's a class of 2027 recruit," Howren said, smiling. "We already signed him."
NIAA State Division I Championship
WHO: Reed vs. Bishop Gorman
WHEN: 12:10 p.m., Saturday
WHERE: Damonte Ranch High School
TV/RADIO: KAME-TV/92.5 FM

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In India, you are always asked a question, “So, where do you belong to?” Akanksha, belongs to India. She led a gypsy childhood. Traveling with her fauji parents all over India. Growing up in Kashmir, Arunachal, Andhra, Punjab …all over, really. Tasting India’s diversity, first hand. Absorbing the dances, singing the songs of every culture she grew in.
Much like a wandering minstrel in the guise of a filmmaker, Akanksha now finds herself in Delhi. Creating not just films but participatory experiences of the inner delight, through meditative sessions on natural dance. Using ancient mediative techniques of the Sufis, Bhakts, Tantrics. Combining them with tools from the modern world – she leads people into celebration, that heals. Her personal favourite techniques are “… dance, sounds, play. Save the wilderness, within. So you can nurture the wilderness without. ”
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Leonardo Plaza Ashdod
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Deluxe Grand Room
Club Room, Balcony
Executive Room (High Floor)
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About this property
A stay at Leonardo Plaza Ashdod places you in the heart of Ashdod, and within a 5-minute drive of Ashdod Beach. This 4-star hotel is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Ashkelon Marina and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Ashkelon Beach.Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 183 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free international calls.Amenities
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a hair salon.Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Ashdod Beach - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Ashkelon Marina - 24.3 km / 15.1 mi
Ashkelon Beach - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Ashkelon National Park - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Weizmann Institute of Science - 28.1 km / 17.5 mi
Design Museum Holon - 37.6 km / 23.3 mi
Pool of the Arches - 37.9 km / 23.6 mi
Israeli Children's Museum - 38.6 km / 24 mi
Bloomfield Stadium - 40.3 km / 25 mi
Jaffa Flea Market - 40.9 km / 25.4 mi
Jaffa Port - 41.1 km / 25.5 mi
Immanuel Church - 41.2 km / 25.6 mi
Ilana Goor Museum - 41.2 km / 25.6 mi
Palmachim Beach - 41.2 km / 25.6 mi
Israel Defense Forces History Museum - 41.3 km / 25.7 mi
The preferred airport for Leonardo Plaza Ashdod is Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) - 52.8 km / 32.8 mi
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and JCB International; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
- Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Check-in hours start at 9 PM on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
- The seasonal pool will be open from May to October.
- This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
- Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
- Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.
- Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; periodic temperature checks are conducted on staff; temperature checks are available to guests; guests are provided with hand sanitizer.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Crib (infant bed) fee: ILS 45.0 per night
- Facilities fee: ILS 45 per person, per day and includes use of: spa
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Suresite Group, a leading health and safety service provider in the forecourt sector, has launched a risk assessment service for convenience stores.
The firm, which has been at the forefront of petrol station risk assessment since 1994, said it has identified convenience stores as being particularly at risk of H&S breaches.
According to the most recent Labour Force Survey, the combined injury and illness rate in retail is only 1.5 percent lower than in construction (4.7 percent per annum compared to 6.2 percent).
“Convenience store owners have a duty of care not only towards their staff, but to customers, contractors and any suppliers on site,” said Neil Simms, the group’s health and safety manager.
Simms added that many convenience store owners still did not fully understand their responsibilities under health and safety law, especially the implications of the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
“While there is no legal requirement to bring in an external risk assessor, it can provide the retailer with the confidence that their risk management is being supported whilst allowing them to go about their day to day duties,” he said.
In 2017, a major retailer was fined £400,000 after a pensioner slipped on water leaking from a chiller cabinet at a store in Truro, Cornwall, hitting his head on the floor and later dying in hospital, the group noted.
And in 2015, the owners of an independent Slough convenience store were ordered to pay £96,000 in penalties after an employee fell down an open lift shaft, it added.
“Whilst only business owners with five or more employees are obliged to record the significant findings of a risk assessment, smaller businesses will find it brings them peace of mind, knowing they are in line with best practice,” Simms concluded.
A risk assessment takes a couple of hours to complete via a local assessor and is carried out during business hours without causing disruption, the group said.


With its rich mix of prestige and lucre, the proposed Comcast-Disney deal has attracted an all-star lineup of Wall Street's most famous dealmakers.
The $50 million or more in possible fees has been enough to lure Felix G. Rohatyn and Steven Rattner, who during their time at Lazard Frères in the 1990's, put their imprint on some of the decade's flashiest media deals before parting ways as their soaring ambitions clashed.
Mr. Rohatyn, 75, left Lazard in 1997 after close to 50 years at the firm to become the ambassador to France and has recently gotten back into the business of whispering his counsel into the ears of a new generation of chief executives.
Mr. Rattner, 51, left Lazard in 2000, starting an investment firm, the Quadrangle Group, to break free of the firm and its associations with Mr. Rohatyn, the deal-making icon who gave him the stage to become a star.
Bringing the two men together is Brian L. Roberts, the chief executive of Comcast and the mastermind of the Disney takeover attempt.
Bankers involved in the deal say that Mr. Rattner has been a central presence in the meetings.
Mr. Rohatyn has been less visible, these bankers say, offering his counsel to Mr. Roberts privately.
''I'm a small card, just an adviser,'' Mr. Rohatyn said with a self-deprecating laugh. ''I'm just delighted to be in a situation where Steve and I can work together again.''
When Comcast acquired AT&T's cable operations, Mr. Rattner provided advice, and Mr. Rohatyn was on the Comcast board, which he recently left.
Each man has a long history with the Roberts family.
Mr. Rohatyn has known Ralph J. Roberts, Comcast's co-founder and Brian's father, for more than 30 years; Mr. Rattner has been a personal friend and an adviser to the younger Mr. Roberts for nearly 20 years.
In the mid-1980's, both Roberts worked with Mr. Rattner, then an up-and-coming media banker at Morgan Stanley on several important cable deals that laid the foundation for Comcast to become the world's largest cable company.
When Mr. Rattner moved to Lazard in 1989, the Roberts moved with him and the banking relationship continued to flourish.
The younger Mr. Roberts was an initial investor in one of the funds that Mr. Rattner manages at Quadrangle, though he has since sold his stake to avoid any potential conflict.
Taking the lead with Mr. Rattner is Paul J. Taubman, of the co-head of mergers and acquisitions at Morgan Stanley, who worked for Mr. Rattner in the 1980's, and Robert Kindler, the global head of mergers and acquisitions at J.P. Morgan.
Advising Disney are Alan D. Schwartz of Bear Stearns who has counseled Disney for years and Gene T. Sykes of Goldman Sachs, a longtime adviser to C. Michael Armstrong, the former AT&T chief executive who is now chairman of Comcast.
In many ways the deal -- an unsolicited attempt by Comcast to merge its cable business with Disney's content -- harks back to 1980's, an era of hostile takeovers and rip-roaring corporate egos.
It has been 10 years since Mr. Rohatyn and Mr. Rattner worked on their last high-profile media deal -- Viacom's $10 billion takeover of Paramount.
In that deal, a contentious battle that involved Sumner Redstone, then the chairman of Viacom; Barry Diller, chairman of QVC, the home shopping channel; and Marvin Davis, the chairman of Paramount, Mr. Rohatyn played a leading role in crafting the agreement, supported by Mr. Rattner.
''I learned a lot from Felix during my eight years with him,'' Mr. Rattner said, ''and I couldn't be happier that Brian asked him to be part of the team.''
Mr. Rohatyn, who runs a boutique firm called Rohatyn Associates out of an apartment on Park Avenue, is the first to admit that his role in the Comcast-Disney deal is different. Mr. Rohatyn salutes his former protégé for his heavy lifting on the deal.
Eight years ago, while the two men were still at Lazard, there was a moment when Mr. Rohatyn sang a different tune.
In a New York magazine article, he had some bitter words for Mr. Rattner. He said that Mr. Rattner had become too enamored of himself as a deal maker and a man about town. In the article, Mr. Rohatyn referred to Mr. Rattner as ''monomaniacal'' and a ''social climber,'' obsessed with securing a post in the Clinton administration.
''It was not my finest moment,'' Mr. Rohatyn said. ''But since then, Steve has offered me office space, and we have had a number of lunches together.''


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The small town Colorado girl who’s obsessed with home and everything that entails! I’m a creative, a decorator, a day dreamer, a huge fan of scones, and I’m passionate about loving where I live and making a home.
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Discovery Networks International has upped Michael Lang, its UK-based corporate development and digital chief and the former CEO of movie studio Miramax, to president, international development, digital and Discovery Nordics.
Lang, who will report to Discovery Networks International president and CEO J.B. Perrette in his new role, will be responsible for leading the overall business of the Nordic region consisting of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
Since joining Discovery in April, Lang has worked on digital initiatives including the recently-announced joint venture with Major League Baseball Advanced Media to launch BAMTech Europe, which will provide distribution platforms for sports, news and entertainment clients including Discovery’s own Eurosport Digital.
Discovery is among the top three broadcasters in the Nordic territories through its ownership of TV Norge and Kanal 5 as well as its international brands. Discovery said that the region would also be key to its sports ambitions in Europe, particularly following its acquisition of rights to the Olympic Games from 2018.
In his capacity as DNI’s Nordic chief, Lang will take over some of the responsibilities previously held by Dee Forbes, whose role as president andmanaging director of Northern Europe was split after her departure, with Susanna Dinnage taking over as president and managing director in the UK and Ireland, and Benelux being headed up by Alco De Jong under DNI’s CEEMEA division, headed by Kasia Kieli.
Forbes left Discovery in April to take over as the first female director-general of Irish public broadcaster RTÉ.
Lang will continue to head up DNI’s corporate development and digital efforts outside the US, in which capacity he will report to Bruce Campbell, chief development, distribution and legal officer.
“In a little over six months, Mike has delivered tremendous value to our business, such as our ground-breaking BAMTech Europe partnership with Major League Baseball Advanced Media. “He is a visionary and strategic leader, who will build on these strengths and unlock new opportunities for our Nordic business,” said David Zaslav, president and CEO, Discovery Communications.
“I have known Mike a long time, and he has always demonstrated a unique blend of operational expertise, business development and transformative thinking. Expanding Mike’s role to lead the Nordics business will help us to further secure long-term growth with the help of the highly experienced Nordic management team led by Harald Stromme and Christian Kemp,” said Perrette.
Lang joined Discovery in March, four years after he had unexpectedly quit US studio Miramax.

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Decorative Flower And Leaf Designs (Dover Design Library)
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The Role of the Trustee/Backup Servicer in
Equipment Leasing Transactions
By: Robert N. Guimont 1, Vice President,
Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A
In any securitization the Trustee provides the necessary cash
control and information processing that is required by Investors, Rating
and Monoline Insurers. Similar services are required in most CP
Conduits and Bank Warehouse Facilities.
In the equipment leasing market today Trustees perform many
roles beyond what are commonly associated with traditional trust functions. Not
Trustees provide a large range of services to the equipment leasing
market, but Trustees are involved in a variety of different types of equipment
transactions as well.
Norwest Bank Minnesotas
Corporate Trust Services (CTS) has provided
corporate trust services since 1934. Norwest offers a variety of
fiduciary and agency products to public and private corporations, government
entities and the banking and securities industries. Over the past 20 years of
our more than 60 year history, the corporate trust business has moved from the
administration of homogeneous transactions to that of diverse and highly complex
transactions including Asset Backed Securities (ABS).
The ABS Division at Norwest was established in 1993 to
trust services, cash and information processing, back-up
servicing and custodial services. Our clients are enterprises that utilize
structured finance vehicles such as commercial paper conduits, warehouse
fundings and securitization as fundamental capitalization tools. We enjoy a
reputation and serve as Trustee/Paying Agent for more than 380 public and private asset-backed issues totaling $60 billion in original issuance.
Norwests ABS Division is a leading trustee in both the
public and private ABS market. In the ABS equipment lease market Norwest is #1
with over 25% market share. (See Asset Backed Alert, Jan. 1999).
Our broad industry expertise enables us to administer a wide
variety of asset-backed transactions involving assets such as:
|Equipment Loans and Leases
||Credit Cards -- Prime and Distressed
Loans and Leases
Business and Franchise Loans
||Collaterallized Bond Obligation
||Collaterallized Loan Obligation
|Home Equity Loans
||Rehabilitated Consumer Credits
||Boat and RV Loans
||Film Distribution Rights
Norwest currently serves on over 75 Equipment loan and lease
transactions. Our dominant market share and experience was achieved by adding
value to each customer in the different capacities in which we serve for each
The typical services that Trustees like Norwest provide to
the equipment leasing market today are the following: trustee services, cash and
information processing, backup servicing and document custody.
Trustee services include the traditional roles of Trustee,
Registrar and Paying Agent. The trustee is responsible for delivering physical
securities to registered holders. Norwests Investor and Payment Services (IPS)
processes over 6000 loans totaling over $171 billion in outstanding principal
balance. In 1998, IPS made over 36,000 payments to registered holders totaling
over $33 billion. We process approximately 800 securities transfers each month.
The SEC requires a 3 business day turn-around on 90% of all transfers. In 1998
Norwest exceeded this requirement by achieving 72 hour or less turn-around on
over 94% of all transfers. We provide a securities drop site at 55 Water Street,
New York City. Norwest Corporate Trust Services also provides investor
information through the Bondholder Communication Department. This department
handles approximately 3000 calls each month with an excellent average queue time
of only 50 seconds.
Trustees must also be able to participate in the Depository
Trust Companys Book Entry Program. Trustees work closely with DTC to ensure
that all compliance issues are proactively addressed. Norwest CTS is in full
compliance with all rules and regulations of The Depository Trust Company book
entry program, including same-day-funds settlement. We maintain a Business
Support Group that handles all communications with DTC and works with DTC to
resolve issues if and when they arise.
Cash and Information Processing
Trustees must also be able manage trust account cash. Norwest
has a variety of overnight investment options depending upon the timing and
availability of funds in question. Norwest has the ability to invest trust funds
in any of the trust documents permitted investments. Norwest Reserve Asset
Management, a unit of Norwest Bank Minnesota, N.A., can tailor a program to
enhance yield on several types of trust accounts including collection account
and reserve accounts.
Norwests investment strategy for CTS customers with
respect to trust services is to provide the highest yield given the permitted
investments and consistent with preservation of principal and customers
expectations while managing the administration of trust investments to the
We have the ability to invest funds in Norwest-managed mutual
funds, which have been rated AAA/Aaa and qualify as "Permitted
Investments" in most Pooling and Servicing Agreements. These mutual funds
provide liquidity so funds can be deposited and withdrawn at any time without
penalty. Use of these funds requires much less account management time both for
Norwest and the Issuer. Norwests trust system has the ability to sweep
uninvested cash into the Norwest Advantage Mutual Funds automatically. Because
of this technology, there are no trust transaction fees associated with
investing trust funds daily in the Norwest Advantage Mutual Funds.
Norwest Reserve Asset Management can provide investment
strategies that utilize a combination of investment vehicles to increase
interest income generated in a variety of trust accounts. Through either Norwest
Corporations investment subsidiaries or the investment division of Norwests
Institutional Trust Department, we have the ability to invest trust funds in any
of the "Permitted Investments" defined in most Pooling and Servicing
Agreements. Collection Account Investment instruments usually include
governments, treasuries, commercial paper (including master note arrangements)
and certificates of deposit. Investments can be made daily. Common Reserve
Account investments include investments with longer-term maturities.
Trustees are also responsible for
bondholder communications. Norwest converted to
Simulated Environment Inc. trust system in July of 1998. The benefits of the new
system are the following: it allows for real time processing; it is fully year
2000 compliant; it provides the most advanced options in investor reporting.
In October Norwest will launch
CTSLink, the first direct link to information on ABS securities. The CTSLink service
provides information for securities issuance and portfolios administered by
Norwests ABS group. Reports feature quality data which is updated monthly and
available in industry-standard formats. Reporting on CTSLink is available
around the globe and around the clock.
In the equipment leasing market, backup servicing is perhaps
the most complex and involved service that Trustees are asked to perform. Levels
of backup servicing depend on the transaction and include both "Hot"
and "Warm" backup responsibilities. Although the terms vary, "Hot
Backup" usually refers to parallel servicing while "Warm Backup"
usually refers to a certain level of monitoring.
As a large retail bank, Norwest has an extensive servicing
franchise that services a variety of consumer and commercial assets. Norwest
Financial, Norwest Equipment Finance, Foothill, Norwest Mortgage, and the
Minneapolis Servicing Center for Norwest Bank are among the largest servicers in
their respective business lines. Norwest has become very familiar with portfolio
conversions due to heavy acquisition activity over the past several years.
Norwest currently has over 200 transactions where we act as
backup servicer. Our group has been organized to facilitate transactions in
which extensive servicer oversight is required. Our back-up servicing team has
over 20 years of loan servicing experience and has transitioned servicing for 15
We have entertained numerous visits from the Rating
Agencies to discuss back-up servicing. Norwest is on the approved list of
all of the rating agencies. We maintain an open dialog with these agencies
regarding advancements in back-up servicing. In addition to our superb
reputation with rating agencies, we have also received mandates from Monoline
Insurers that Norwests Asset-Backed Securities Division be involved in their
Another value-added service is a dedicated ABS vault and
staff. We currently hold approximately 1,000,000 files containing the collateral
for many of our customers transactions. Files come to Norwest for initial
certification, that is, checking each incoming file for the required loan
documentation as a borrowing base management tool for warehouse and CP Conduit
fundings. Files are then safe kept in our fireproof vault and available for
credit administration on a standard 48-hour turnaround. Fast initial
certifications are our specialty.
Depending on the size and sophistication level
of the trust department, other supplementary services may be added that would
include following: transition agent, due diligence, electronic reporting, and
Trustees are involved in many types of
equipment lease transactions including: commercial paper conduits, warehouse
fundings and securitizations.
Commercial Paper Conduits
Many issuers are reducing their reliance on term securitization by utilizing
Commercial Paper Conduits. Here they receive programatic liquidity for their
receivables without individual investor scrutiny. In the third quarter of 1998
when the term markets came to a standstill, the CP Market continued to thrive
and has become an increasingly popular funding mechanism. Norwest is a CP
Conduit Issuing and Paying Agent through DTC.
Many domestic equipment leasing companies are accessing international markets
particularly in Canada and Latin America. For this reason, Trustees need to be
able to provide their services regardless of where it is being transacted.
Norwest has experience with over a dozen international issuers. In addition, we
work with many private issuers on a variety of asset classes including Sovereign
Trade Credits. Internationally, our ABS group is able to offer extensive
international banking services through the Wells Fargo International Group.
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Three Little Words From a Father Can Mean a Lot
I remember the time I tried out for my high school basketball team.
Sixty-five young men pressed their sweaty bodies into the gym for the first night of tryouts. The coaches observed us play pickup games for three hours and then told us they'd post a roster with the names of forty guys who should report back the next night.
First thing next morning those same 65 guys beat a path to the door of the gym to see if they'd made the cut. I anxiously scanned the names on the list, my heart racing but trying valiantly to look cool and calm. Finally, I spotted my name. I made it! I almost floated down the hall to my first class.
That next night 40 of us were left competing for a spot of the team. My confidence was renewed and I played with vigor and abandon. A few days later another cut was announced and again, I survived.
Now there were only 25 of us, trying to muscle each other out under the basket and onto the squad. A few more days of drills and the final cut was announced. Once again I scanned the list on the door of the gym - half hoping, half praying.
My eyes went up and down hurriedly. Then I read the list more slowly. Then I examined it painstakingly. My name was not there! I missed the last cut. The walk home that night was the longest and most sorrowful of my young life. The cold winter wind stung my face and being cut from the team stung my pride.
When I finally got home, I glumly announced the news to my mom and headed upstairs to sulk. I remember laying on my bed, staring at the ceiling as I replayed practice. I kicked myself for not hustling more and for taking bad shots.
I was so absorbed in analysis and self pity I almost didn't hear my dad's car pull into the driveway. A moment later I heard muted voices in the kitchen as mom told dad the disappointing news.
I almost regretted hearing my dad's steps on the stairs, signaling he was headed my way. I figured he was going to try to comfort me and I just didn't want to face him. Or worse yet, I imagined getting one of those "Pick yourself up, Jim" speeches.
I sure didn't want to hear one of those. Dad gently knocked on my bedroom door and I tried to force a smile as he poked his head in. He didn't come in all the way. He seemed to respect my need for solitude and he just stood in the doorway.
Dad grimaced sympathetically and said "I heard the news from your mom - I'm sorry." I mumbled "thanks" and then my dad added some words I'll never forget.
"I just want you to know I wouldn't trade you for the greatest basketball player in the world, and I love you."
I was unable to say anything in response. To my recollection, that was the first time my dad had ever said, in out-loud words, he loved me. I always knew he loved me because he showed it, but he had never verbalized it before.
I had never said those words to him either. The best I could do at that moment was respond with a "Yeah, me too." Dad then turned and went downstairs, leaving me alone with my thoughts and feelings.
I laid on the bed soaked in mixed emotions. I still felt crushed from not making the team, but I also felt affirmed by my dad's words. I finally pulled myself off my bunk and went into his bedroom.
Searching around for a pencil and a scrap of paper I scribbled out a note to leave on his dresser. "I love you too, Pa." I was sorry I couldn't say the words out loud but I think he understood.
With Dad's sympathetic words my wounded young ego began to mend. I still felt a twinge of regret and envy every time the Black Knights took the court that season but I also remembered my dad's affirming words and his expression of love.
Even now when I watch the NBA playoffs and see Michael Jordan in action, I always think "Dad wouldn't trade me even for him."
Jim Priest is an attorney with McKinney Stringer, PC. He is a frequent speaker at legal and human resources seminars and enjoys spending quality and quantity time with his family. He welcomes your thoughts, comments or questions you'd like to see answered in this column. Readers can e-mail Priest at email@example.com
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Matt Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy have shared a new song called ‘My Blue Suit’. The track is the latest single from their upcoming LP Superwolves and it arrives with a music video directed by Geoff McFetridge. The pair have also announced a series of shows set to take place in June in California. Check out the full list of dates and listen to ‘My Blue Suit’ below.
Of the video, McFetridge explained in a statement: “I started this video by painting. The work I created, in response to the song, was large scale figures I could use in scenes filmed on camera. All the images in the film are done in camera, there are no digital effects. The graphic sequences were done with paintings wrapped around a garbage can placed on a Techniques 1200 turntable. The tools used to create the effects were knives, glue, paint and tape.”
Superwolves, which arrives April 30 via Drag City, is Sweeney and Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy’s second collaborative album, following 2005’s Superwolf. Along with the LP’s announcement last month, they shared the single ‘Hall of Death’.
Matt Sweeney & Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy Tour Dates:
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Tue. June 8 – Big Sur, CA @ Henry Miller Memorial Library
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Can a secret runic message lead to murder? As Lucy and Rafe plan their wedding, everyone wants to get involved. The vampire knitting club are crafting the gown, William's catering, the Miss Watts are making the cake. Everything's under control. Or is it? Just as Lucy begins to believe there won't be a hitch in their plans, she receives a curious wedding gift that leads to murder. Between hen parties, her parents arriving early, running a knitting shop, and a murder, will Lucy make it down the aisle in one piece? Join Lucy and her undead knitting club as they solve another crime.

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Area: 923,768 sq km
Mangrove and tropical rain forests in the south, savannah and grasslands in the north. The country is drained by the Niger-Benue river systems.
Population: 158,258,917 Annual Growth: 2.35%
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The introduction of sharia law in northern Muslim states is a direct challenge to the federal government. It is an open door to human rights abuses and the further infiltration of Nigeria by extremists. It is a danger to national stability and a threat to Christian ministry in those states so affected. Pray for the intrinsic cruelty and injustices of sharia to be exposed and for those seeking moral order and social righteousness to find it in the practice of biblical principles under the authority of Christ.
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Former Muslim Brotherhood president Mohammad Morsi went to court today in Cairo for crimes committed against the people.
Morsi told the court he was the true leader and could not be tried.
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Everywhere you go, a random conversation starts on the action required on climate change and pollution -- who is at fault, how can it be reversed and so on. While most of us blame one another and complain about global warming, sitting in the comforts of our air-conditioned rooms, a few have taken it upon themselves to save earth in whichever possible way.
The cry for sustainability and eco-friendly products has made its way into the fashion industry too. Renowned designer Purvi Doshi, known for her sustainable clothing label, Purvi Doshi, recently launched the Traceability app, hoping to bring in transparency. This unique app offers the user a source map, the land where the cotton grew and textiles were woven, names, pictures and beautiful stories of weavers, dyers, spinners and tailors. Following the theme of her label — sustainability, the app aims to provide users with an origin story of clothes they wear.
Doshi says that the thought of creating this platform came through the world-renowned fashion revolution — #whomademyclothes?. “We believe that it is a fundamental right of consumers to know if what they are putting on their bodies is made in dignity, without causing misery to anyone. So in support of the fashion revolution, we launched the traceability app,” adds the designer.
Talking about the features of the app, she says that Traceability is a major step forward where they have given complete transparency for the clothes that one is wearing. “You get all the details like what crop has been used, where the yarn has been made, who has dyed it, who has woven the fabric and finally who has stitched it. It even features the stories of the artisans, how they started that particular art and for how long they have been associated with our brand, what are their visions and goals in life and so on,” says Doshi.
She explains that to access this information, all the user has to do is scan the barcode tag on the garment. Once you scan it with the app, it takes you to a source map which shows where the production took place. “Post that, you get all the information about the land it has been grown in, the stories of the artisans and so on,” informs Doshi. The purpose of the app is not to promote any fashion business but rather promote our artisans.
Doshi points out that these days as a consumer, it has become important for us to know the roots of our garments. As a consumer, if you buy food, you would want to know the complete details of the ingredients, the manufacturing company and date, so why not in fashion? “The basic motto of this app was having more transparency in fashion. Today, there are a lot of people claiming their fashion to be sustainable and their fabric to be pure or organic, but many a times it is not true,” Doshi says.
She adds that Traceability is a platform that gives the consumer full trust in the brand that they are buying and in the clothes that they are wearing. She wants other brands to follow their footsteps and join the community of traceability which will actually be a big change in the fashion world.
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Kindle read Fire and Blood author George R.R. Martin – lavitamin.us
On my radar a while back I added it to my to read list despite being done with the series because I was curious to read about the crazy power mad Targaryens and their hotbed of dragons and incest that could make ven a Lanister blush They always seemed like the most interesting HouseNow that I ve tried to actually read FIRE BLOOD I am disappointed This book basically does what the SILMARILLION did for the Lord of the Rings series It isn t a novel It s written as nonfiction with a pretentious AF index in the front of timelines divided into tedious accounts of marriages and battles It is NOT a novel as I stated in my disclaimer at the top at least not a novel in the traditional sense No this is a novel masuerading as that dry history textbook that cost you 500 in college You know the one that was so old it was fabric bound and smelled of mildew Yeah And while the concept is interesting and I found myself reading further than I wanted to it isn t sustainable Not for 600 pages It s such a boring book I couldn t believe that it would continue on in this vein for 600 pages So I skimmed ahead looking for normal dialogue and narrative descriptions and nope It literally continues on in this manner for the full bookAnd lest you be suckered in by the promise of ILLUSTRATIONS on the cover those aren t that impressive Dancing at Armageddon either The artist isn t bad but his art style isn txactly attractive Considering Martin s immense popularity you d have thought that he could have found an artist to bring the characters to life in a way that the book might be worth buying for the art alone But no There s better artwork to be had in the Official Game of Thrones Adult Coloring Book1 star okay cool BUT WHAT ABOUT WINDS OF WINTER I was Double Jeopardy expecting a lot from this book The book reads like a history text book This is by design I think to make the book feel authentic but this works too well as it comes across a bit dry and boring It took me a long time to get through this book simply as at time I just did not feel like reading then a few pages at a time I can actually say I know the Targaryen family history better the our actual royal family sI do have to say there were a couple is stories like Argon I and king Jaehaerys that were really good and there were hints of things that have not yet been seen in the main series as well as of the big families of the realm and free cities Lots of brutality that Game of Thrones is known forThe main thing that made this a 3 star book rather that 2 for me is the art work Doug Wheatly did an awesome job on the illustrations All in all I think only very leal of fans or historians will actuallynjoy this book You re killing me Smalls Seriously how hard can it be to wrap up the Composition and Literature existing ASOIAF series Spoiler alert DNF at page 470 sorrynotsorryThe 470 pages I ve read are really good This is an incredibly in depth history of the Targaryen Kings and all their battles But it is just too long I ve readnough now and I can t bring myself to read any when I have so many other books I will say though that the illustrations in this are Please George please finish Winds of WinterI ll give 35 stars to what I have read All these people bitching about the next Song of Fire and Ice book and how Fire Blood is just terrible and how could Martin do this to us Seriously I am than a bit outraged about all this ungratefulness and bitchiness from people. White illustrations by artist Doug Wheatley Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice Fire but now for the first time the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon’s The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Fire and Blood is the ultimate game of thrones giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic often bloody and always fascinating history of Wester.
I have chosen to cast aside my frustrations over the long overdue Winds of Winter and to not let it affect my rating of this book As annoyed as I am and as annoyed as many of you are I urge you to read and Cezanne and Provence enjoy this for what it is That s all we can do And I surprised myself by writing these words because I honestlyxpected to write a review lamenting over the fact that we are still waiting for the sixth book in the series and we will probably be waiting for a few years to come But instead I was Dark Voices enthralled by the richness of the history and the lore associated with the Targaryen dynasty In a way it has reminded me why I love the series so much These are the histories of all the long dead and crazy Kings and ueens we ve heard our favourite characters dream about and wish they were These are heroes and tyrants these are noble lords andvil psychopaths As Ser Barristan tells Daenerys in A Dance With Dragons King Jaehaerys once told me that madness and greatness are two sides of the same coin Every time a new Targaryen is born he said the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will landSo there s a rather Contested Reproduction eclectic bunch of characters chronicled here And I can t fault it whatsoever For the three days I spent reading this I forgot the outside worldxisted as I learnt about my favourite house I loved hearing about Maegor the cruel how he got his name and how absolutely ruthless he was towards his own family Buffs of Westeros lore will know how he met his Divided by Color (American Politics and Political Economy Series) end it is referenced a few times in A Game of Thrones so I ve not bothered with a spoiler warning But asver with Martin s world nothing is uite simple His death appears straight forward he was found with his wrists slit having died from Creating Country Music exsanguination after cutting himself on the throne Though this seemsxceedingly suspicious the man was a renowned warrior and tactician he would not have gone down so Blacklands easily and stupidly Someone murdered him no doubt because of his tyrannical ways His history and that of Aegon s original conuest were the most interesting sections for meThe only other work of fantasy that is this ambitious is The Silmarillion And of course Tolkien s world is much developed and finely crafted but it s important to realise that many fantasy realms are notven big Evolutionary Patterns enough to have such a platform as this I can t think of another living writer of fantasy whose world is soxtensive that a book like this could be written and written well And that sort of says a lot about how big this book is and how big this world is It s a fantastic addition to the A Song of Ice and Fire cannon And it s a real achievement Don t let your frustrations get in the way of you reading it You can connect with me on social media via My Linktree Well let s just go read about some history fire blood s I loved it I had to switch from my hardback to the Audible because I couldn t get into it at first Simon Vance is one of the great narrators so he pulled me right into the book At first I wasn t going to buy this book because I feel like many that he needs to finish the other books BUT after cancer I can t wait around for shit Life is too short and I will read what I want when I can so there you have it And if you don t like it or me I don t care Once again life is too short to not do what you can manage and worry about people liking you for what you can do for them With all the fire and fury fans have come to Evolution As Entropy expect from internationally bestselling author George R R Martin this is the first volume of the definitive two part history of the Targaryens in Westeros Centuries before thevents of A Game of Thrones House Targaryen the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria took up residence on Dragonstone Fire and Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conueror creator of the Iron Throne and goes on to.
Nd their book reviews Took me a minute to get in my head some of the characters I know weren t going to pop up I still loved it BECAUSE DRAGONS and stuff So happy reading Read what you can Who cares what people think Life is shorter than we think Have fun peeps Mel PS I forgot to say I loved the graphics throughout the book A good and unnecessary comprehensive historical overview of the Targaryen KingsThe aesthetic of this book is gorgeous Forging Gay Identities easily one of the most beautiful books I own I mean it the cover art of bothditions are stunning the typography inside the b GRRM IS NOT YOUR BITCH Instagram Twitter Facebook PinterestDNF 10% WARNING This book is NOT a novel It is written like a history book with no dialogue and Forbidden History everything is all tell and no showYou re welcomeIf you look at the reviews for this book most of the reviews aren t about the book at all 90% of the ones I glanced at were fans literally fighting withach other over how Fiche Blian ag Fás entitled they are to take the piss out of George R R Martin for publishing Targaryen fanfiction instead of WINDS OF WINTER And as both an author and a reader I get it As a reader I ve spent years years waiting for seuels to books I havenjoyed only to sometimes see that the seuels are cancelled or ternally postponed after the author loses interest or the publisher does because it was a bust And as a writer I ve also felt the frustration of being told to write seuels for books I have no time or inspiration to write although my fan base is in the thousands and his is in the millions and I m not a full time author nor can I afford to be There are always two sides to very issue but I can definitely understand how his fans might be annoyed and betrayed when after waiting years for WINDS OF WINTER Martin comes out with a 600 plus page tome that s mostly irrelevant to the main story Flights of Fancy, Leaps of Faith even though it s set in the same world Yeah I d probably be mad too In fact I am mad but for different reasonsIn terms of the Game of Thrones fandom I am a dilettante at best and utterly disinterested at worst I ve read the first two books in the series and they were okay The parallels to the War of the Roses and politics are probably the best thing about them as I found the writing subpar and it appears to degrade as the books go on In my review of the first book A GAME OF THRONES I write about the similarities the series has to many historical bodice rippers of the 70s and 80s and talk about the irony of how some of the book s staunchest fans are the same people who also freuently condemn romance novels and the females who read them despite the fact that many of the OG bodice rippers featured brutal heroes a morally ambiguous cast of characters and all kinds of physical and sexual violence usually for revenge or for a political coup but sometimes just to be a dck I continue on that theme in my review of A CLASH OF KINGS and then I got bored with the seriesPart of the reason I wanted to read FIRE BLOOD was because Daenerys Targaryen was my favorite character in the series She also gets to go on the coolest adventures and she has three flipping dragons that she rides around like a BAMF For a fantasy series that really doesn t have that much magic in it this was a huge draw for me a fan of the OG swords and sorcery brand of fantasy Did I want to read of the Targaryens and their dragons Of course So as soon as this book popped up. Recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons Why did it become so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom What is the origin of Daenerys’s three dragonggs These are but a few of the uestions answered in this ssential chronicle as related by a learned maester of the Citadel and featuring than ighty all new black and.
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Kindle read Fire and Blood author George R.R. Martin – lavitamin.us
George RR Martin was born September 20 1948 in Bayonne New Jersey His father was Raymond Collins Martin a longshoreman and his mother was Margaret Brady Martin He has two sisters Darleen Martin Lapinski and Janet Martin Patten Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School He began writing very young selling monster stories to other neighborhood children for pennies