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"What could lumps forming in the breast mean?"
What type of consciousness issues are often displaid through lumps forming in the breast (benign)?
In general, the breasts deal with a sense of self nurturing. Of taking care of oneself. They represent the Feminine, nurturing part of ourselves. As you know, things will show up in the body if we have not understood or reconciled unproductive issues, emotions, patterns, or beliefs that we have on the mental, emotional, or spiritual levels.
As I tuned into you personally, however, this is what came through. You are out of harmony with your future, with what you can create for yourself, due to some event that you experienced. I am not totally sure about this, but the information seemed to point to some member of your family such as an uncle - someone not a parent or brother or sister. There seems to be a degree of suffering going on for you that involves a conflict with moral standards and sexuality. You need to cut the psychic cords that tie you to this person and this event. It would also be good if you could stand up for yourself, believe in yourself, and confront what needs to be confronted. Massage and body work would be good for you to help to release whatever stored up tensions you are holding. Your first chakra, that which deals with your physical rootedness and energy and the will to live has been affected. Working with that chakra on a continuous basis, visualizing a beautiful red light there, and asking that that chakra be healed and restored to its original perfection would be very helpful.
In order to complete this for yourself, there is a need to let go of blame and judgment of others. There are 2 flower essences that show up for you. One is Basil, which deals with healing the conflict of seeing sexuality as being opposed to spirituality, and the other is Beech, which deals with healing negativity, judgment and blame. Both can be ordered from the Flower Essence Society whose number is (530) 265-9163. Also, an aurasoma product would be good for you. It is the sapphire essence for relieving suffering. That can be ordered at the following e-mail address: firstname.lastname@example.org.
The main issue for you here, however, as it is for all of us, is to realize that we create our own reality. Once you can understand what lesson your soul was trying to get by creating that experience, then you will be well on your way. If it feels right to you, read about the Laws of the Universe information found here on this site. If it resonates with you, you may want to copy it and read it as needed in order to create your life as you would like it to be. If intense memories or issues arise with this information, therapeutic support is always useful.

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THE family of a woman murdered by her husband have been given hope her body can be found after he revealed its location during a Scrabble game, it is reported.
Russell Causley was convicted in 1985 of the murder of his wife Veronica Packman, more than a decade after she disappeared, but he has refused to reveal where her body is hidden.
Causley, who is now 76, killed the then 40-year-old Veronica, who was also known as Carole, and moved his lover into the family home in Bournemouth.
His former cellmate has now revealed how the killer used to mention Romney Marsh, an area of coastal wetland in Kent, as they played Scrabble, the Daily Mail reports.
And it is hoped this could be a vital clue in finally finding Veronica's body.
Causley is due before the parole board in a bid to secure his release from prison.
But his daughter Sam Gillingham wants him to remain behind bars until he reveals what he did to her mother.
Along with grandson, Neil Gillingham, she has made repeated pleas for him to make a full confession.
Carole Packman disappeared from her home in Bournemouth, Dorset, shortly after visiting a solicitor supposedly seeking advice about a divorce.
Causley, a former electronics engineer, had moved his mistress, Patricia Causley, into their family home before Mrs Packman disappeared apparently leaving a note saying she was going for good.
He then changed his surname to the same as his lover by deed poll.
Causley got away with the murder until after he attempted to fake his own death in 1993 as part of a million pound insurance scam, for which he was given a two-year prison sentence.
The investigation into Mrs Packman's disappearance was reopened by police following a jail cell confession where Causley allegedly told of the “perfect'” murder of his "bitch wife".
He was subsequently charged with murder and his landmark trial in 1996 saw him become one of the first people in the UK ever to be convicted of murder without a body being found.
The verdict was, however, quashed in 2003 but at a retrial a year later Causley was found guilty after his sister said she had heard him admit the killing.
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In 2016 Causley confessed to the murder and suggested he set fire to her body then said he buried her.
But he then retracted his confession altogether and said he was innocent.
The Queen's Speech contained a bill to keep killers in jail until they reveal where their victims' bodies are buried – known as Helen's Law after murdered insurance clerk Helen McCourt.

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We had to finally come to Silicon Valley. All other innovation centers measure themselves against Silicon Valley. This is the biggest Unicorn breeding ground in the world. Silicon Valley breeds so many Unicorns that the bragging rights now only go to those who build Decacorns ($10 billion) and the only Fintech Decacorn contender is Lending Club from Silicon Valley.
Ed: OK, enough of the breathless hype.
You cannot treat Silicon Valley like any other innovation center. In other innovation centers, if you take a niche like Fintech, you can find one Tour Guide who really understands what is happening locally and who is wired to the local Fintech scene.
Silicon Valley is too big for that.
Also Silicon Valley is not thinking about Fintech. Silicon Valley is thinking about big waves of change that as a bye-product will change Banking, Finance, Securities and Insurance (BFSI) and every other “vertical market”.
There is a blockchain for that
This is why Silicon Valley is obsessed with Bitcoin and Blockchain. These are disruptive to everything not just money. The first big venture win in Bitcoin could be Coinbase (from Silicon Valley). It is – as always – unclear where the next big investment win in Bitcoin and/or Blockchain is coming from. The big platform plays at the bottom of the stack – such as Ethereum – are open source. The way to make money with Ethereum is to build apps. The big Silicon Valley VC bets in Bitcoin/Blockchain have most people (including me) scratching their heads:
- Blockstream; $21m avowedly without any commercial agenda.
- 21: $116m on something that could be so brilliant that they won’t reveal till ready or that could be the mistake of thinking that a lot of money can make Bitcoin cross to the mainstream ($116m will be a drop in the bucket for that).
Bitcoin maybe an obsession, but all the talk of changing the world should not distract from the fact that Silicon Valley is about making money on a massive scale. Today Silicon Valley is making money on a massive scale by changing the business of local transport (Uber) and hospitality (AirBnB). The obvious retort is that these are travel e-commerce ventures not payment ventures.
Yet the reason that both sides in the transaction use services like Uber and AirBnB is that they enable payments in a relatively low friction way. They are payments networks dressed up as travel services.
What else excites Silicon Valley today related to Fintech?
In London, New York, Zurich and other financial centers you can quickly assemble both Fin and Tech talent in the same room.
Silicon Valley does not have that advantage. It is a tech center, not a financial center. That has never stopped Silicon Valley producing the big winners by focusing on platforms and network and letting other firms add value on top. That is the story of Microsoft, Google, Facebook and, in Fintech, Lending Club (their API can be used for all kinds of innovation at the application layer).
It is easier to think big in Silicon Valley because the investors want to back big ambitious plans. In fact thinking small is a recipe for not raising money.
Silicon Valley has this uncanny ability to find the big winners through a fiercely meritocratic, technically focused ecosystem that “floats the good stuff to the top”. So I needed to find somebody who lives and breathes that fiercely meritocratic, technically focused ecosystem as well as deeply understanding Fintech. So I reached out to Quintin Gomez who I have had the pleasure of working with as CTO in two ventures. Rather than sing his praises, I will simply point you to his LinkedIn profile where I have already done that along with many others.
I asked Quintin the usual question I ask Fintech Global Tour Guides – where is the buzz in Fintech in Silicon Valley? What are people working on now that we will all be talking about in a few years time? Quintin pointed me to three areas: wearables, mortgages and KYC.
The impact of wearables on banking and insurance.
In August 2014, a panel of experts assembled by The Financial Brand took a view that the impact of wearables on Banking was too far over the horizon for any practical planning. As it impacts payments I would agree. The combination of Apple Watch and Apple Pay may make it slightly faster payment process, but using your watch is only marginally easier compared to using your phone and there are bigger issues to resolve before disrupting the current payment rails.
If you want to get excited about Apple Watch, read this superb Wired article on the story of how it was created. I am convinced that in a few years time I will be using Apple Watch more than my iPhone, but that is not the same as being convinced that Apple Watch is a big improvement on iPhone when it comes to payments.
However the data from wearables could be a big deal in Health Insurance. In this view, wearables is one part of the Internet of Things and the data from that could change auto and home insurance as Daily Fintech’s Rick Huckstep explains in this post.
The impact of Google on Mortgages
Buying a house is the biggest financial decision for most people. With reasonable Loan To Value ratios, mortgage lending is low risk and highly profitable. So far there have not been any big Fintech disrupters in mortgage lending (although we are tracking a few early stage ventures in Fintech 1,000). Quintin pointed out that the quantity of data that Google can put together around the marketplace, trends and personalization could completely change the business.
KYC and Digital Identity
Know Your Customer is one of the toughest challenges for both established banks and Fintech startups. Quintin pointed me to a new player called Trunomi that enables consumers to manage their own Personally Identifiable Information (Pii). The current KYC process is a nightmare for Banks and Fintech startups alike. Something radically new is needed and that could be Trunomi. The never-ending arms race between fraudsters and the cyber security forces can only end when we can easily prove our digital identity online. However that digital identity is so powerful that as Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin pointed out:
“10 years from now it may be harder to change identity providers than it is to change countries”
That means we have to own and control our digital identity and release our Personally Identifiable Information when and how it suits us – you can have my driver’s license but not my passport and you can only have it for this one transaction. We should not have to trust our digital identity to any institution – whether that institution is in the government or private sector.
Trunomi is also interesting because it an example of a born-global startup. They were only founded in 2014, but show 3 offices – in Bermuda (where the Founder is based), Silicon Valley and Ireland. Silicon Valley could be where the big early stage decisions are made on Sand Hill Road, but the HQ decision is not tied to that and the team should be wherever the tech talent can be assembled cost effectively and close to the market (and the market is much less American dominated than in the past).

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text: I came across Chicago’s VICTOR! a couple weeks ago thanks to the power of Spotify and now that he’s got a new song out, I can properly share him with ya’ll! Both “Attention” and “Tinder Song” has been getting a lot of spin from me and now he’s got another delectable song to add to the catalog. “Boy”‘s a pretty, guitar led love song and it features the illest switch. The second part of this song is probably even better than the first but i’m also a sucker for beautifully pitched down vocals. Take a listen to “Boy” below. You’ll love it.

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CES brought in more attendees than organizers had initially anticipated during the annual four-day tech trade show that wrapped up Sunday.
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Several Las Vegas businesses are taking advantage of CES being in their backyard to grow their brand and business.
There were gadgets and gizmos aplenty at the Las Vegas Convention Center and The Venetian Expo.
One of the highlight of CES every year is a pitch competition for small technology companies and this year’s nine entrants didn’t disappoint judges and the audience.
Showstoppers at CES brought 95 products under one roof, highlighting the flashiest tech at the annual trade show.
Fifteen years ago, the annual tech show CES welcomed one automaker. This year, it’s hosting more than 300 exhibitors from the auto industry.
Tech industry members are all about innovation, but some booths at CES this week can tout their creativity more than others thanks to their accolades earned during one of the trade show’s annual competitions.
Despite the cloudy weather and bouts of heavy rain, thousands flocked to the Las Vegas Convention Center on Thursday morning for the first day of CES.
Attendees arrived via various transportation modes to the main hub of the multi-facility show, that is expected to draw around 100,000 people.
From wireless TVs to electric boat engines, major brands showcased new products at Mandalay Bay the day before CES officially begins.
The organization did not immediately respond to an inquiry about how many Russian companies attended past CES events, or if there was less interest from them this year.
Organizers of the world’s largest tech trade show previewed the latest products and trends, with a focus on electrification, automation and sustainability.
While there are still storm clouds on the horizon for the four-day CES 2023 show, organizers are anticipating a large crowd to arrive at multiple convention venues.
Room rates along the Strip are well above the average daily rate for January, as resorts prepare for thousands of business travelers who will be attending CES.
The Consumer Electronics Association is requiring additional health and safety procedures for early arrivals to CES from China, Hong Kong and Macao.


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Racism is definitely worldwide, and has been going on for a long period of time. Kaffir youngster helped me be familiar with racial elegance that he went through very easily. I truthfully didn't expect for racism to have gone that significantly. This book helped me realize a variety of things, and what the word brave basically meant. Finding out that his father was taken away must have been devastating and operating strong was another competition. " My father had been caught that morning hours in the bus stop internet marketing unemployed. ” At least that is something which we no longer see any more. Now-a-days you may be unemployed with no one will come towards you to arrest you. I miss why there is racism. Many people are human and children of God. If I could, I would personally put an end to this. We should every just stress about ourselves, our health. Not going around and making faces to African Americans or identity calling these people. The only way hurtful people will be aware of how it feels would be because they are on Kaffir boys' shoes or boots. Kaffir son lived money hell, and his family and the people that surrounded him. Kaffir boy's family don't even have funds for food so they would go to the locusts. " My personal mother could often have us children to the veld on the outskirts of the township, and generally there, from sunup to sun, we would keep an eye on for locusts, which were extremely hard to spot due to camouflage provided them by veld's yellowed grass and stubble. ” They would usually go there to look for food because everything was hiked from their website. Not only don't they have enough for foodstuff but the individuals who had been captured were being hurt.
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RankBrain, Google’s third most important ranking factor
Google recently announced that they were adding another layer to their already complicated ranking algorithm. It’s called RankBrain and it’s a new artificial intelligence that processes a “very large fraction” of searches each day. This new system, first reported by Bloomberg, has been implemented to help Google better understand the huge amount of queries that they receive each day and to provide the most relevant results to users.
Here’s what we know so far about RankBrain, how it works, why it’s important and how it may affect your business.
What is it?
RankBrain is Google’s machine-learning artificial intelligence system that’s used to process and refine its search results. But it’s not another Google algorithm that’s replacing the current one, nicknamed Hummingbird. It works in conjunction with it. Hummingbird aims to match a query with content on the web while RankBrain intelligently extracts the meaning from a query so Google’s search algorithms can then deliver optimal results.
So RankBrain is actually one of the hundreds of signals that go into Google’s current algorithm. These signals determine what results show up in Google’s search results page and where they are ranked. RankBrain is not just another one of these signals but the third most important signal in matching results to a search query.
Why is it important?
About 15% of Google’s three billion daily searches have never been seen before. Some are simple and short like “running shoes” while others are specific, niche, long-tail, multi-word phrases. The point is that there are far too many to be analysed manually.
That’s where RankBrain comes in. It intelligently interprets the vast number of new queries, and translates them to other related queries to bring the best pages to the searcher – and can do it as naturally as a human could.
How? The system can see patterns between complex searches and tries to understand how they’re similar to each other. This learning also helps it understand future complex searches. And what’s more interesting is that it can then associate these groups of searches with results that it believes searchers will find most useful.
What does RankBrain mean for your small business site?
When a search query is analysed, RankBrain asks: “What was the intent of this search?”
While Humminbird first raised the question of the role of keywords in SEO, RankBrain reinforces the idea that exact-match keywords are losing importance in proper SEO. Sure, it’s still important to optimise content using keywords and phrases that users search for. However, it’s more important to have content and keywords that satisfy the phrases users are truly seeking, and not the exact they’re searching on Google.
That’s what RankBrain is looking to achieve – to understand what users mean by their specific search query and help Google find and deliver satisfying results. As you know, search algorithms are getting more accurate and more human. This rewards sites that are optimised using correct SEO techniques that go beyond link building.
Think about it. Informative, useful and interesting content is what people are searching for, and it’s what Google RankBrain is striving to deliver. If you keep on improving your SEO with great content, you’ll be in good shape as the machines begin taking over our searches.
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When it comes to RankBrain, when it is presented with an unfamiliar word or query, the system will try to guess what the query was about and filter accordingly. So using AI helps Google to process and handle the increasing volume of search traffic and also to deliver users the information they’re searching for, only faster.
With the help of RankBrain, search results are bound to become more accurate as the technology develops and handles greater volumes of queries.
After a major update or algorithm change where Google tries to find new ways to answer questions like a human, site owners often think that “SEO is dead”. Wrong!
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The Uhuru Solidarity Movement, the organization of white people and other allies of African self-determination, has been organizing across the US for “Days in Solidarity with African People,” a multi-faceted campaign of outreach, fundraising, political actions and more, with the goal of raising resources and building support for the African self-determination programs of the Uhuru Movement.
Comrades in Oakland, CA, led by the Chairwoman of the African People’s Solidarity Committee Penny Hess, have been hitting the streets with dynamic outreach tables, selling issues of the Burning Spear Newspaper, the newspaper of the African People’s Socialist Party, and raising resources as reparations to the African community by winning white people to take the pledge of solidarity with African people.
In St. Petersburg, FL comrades kicked off a whirlwind weekend of organizing with a successful fundraising booth at the St Pete Indie Market, selling Planet Uhuru t-shirts featuring inspiring quotes from revolutionary leaders such as Che Guevara and Chairman Omali Yeshitela. The t-shirts were a hit and the booth was a great fundraiser as well as an opportunity to sign up many North Americans who share our outrage at the conditions faced by African people and are ready to take a stand in solidarity with African people.
On the same day, we traveled to Tampa for the second weekly demonstration against the war on Syria, where we spoke out to express our solidarity with the Syrian resistance to US imperialism, and invited the protesters to a forum the next day where Chairman Omali Yeshitela would address the war on Syria from an African Internationalist perspective.
From coast to coast, the “Days in Solidarity with African People” campaign is reaching the people, and the people are responding. This is what solidarity looks like: reparations in action!
The DSAP Campaign will culminate with major events throughout the country. In Oakland, the event will be held at the Kehilla Community Synagogue, 1300 Grand Avenue on October 13. To get involved or for more information, contact firstname.lastname@example.org ,(510) 542-9740.
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The model had a lot "holes" in its "cloak" or "Shroud" so I made those yellow green as well I'm trying to suggest the ghostly light is "leaking" out through the holes in what ever is cloaking the figure.
This next figure is one of the "Bones" line from Reaper they call it a "Crystal Golem" its one of the figures that comes in a translucent colored plastic in this case blue. I was going for an Ice Golem look here so I hit the figure with a black wash then a layer of glue gray followed by highlighting in jewel tone blue. The face suggest the Easter Island statures just a bit if you ask me.
I was trying to create the impression of a creature made of ice from the deptsh of a glacier, ice that is long frozen, ice with depth and life. To that end I tried not to completely cover the original translucent material so you can at point almost look into the figure. I am not sure I succeeded in creating exactly the look I wanted but even if I didn't he still looks cool.
The top down view as the crystal "spikes" on his back are best appreciated from this angle. This should give me another 10 points as both of these are 25/28mm figures. Let me take this opportunity to with all a Merry Christmas as I will probably not get a chance to post again before the holiday.
And Merry Christmas to you, Adam!
Two great figures here. I especially like the ice blue effect you achieved with the Crystal Golem - very 'cool' indeed!
The Golem looks to be at least 40mm so I'll score him as such. 12 points for the pair - well done!

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Denise Williams wrote her first book in the 2nd grade. I Hate You and its sequel, I Still Hate You, featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a PhD.
A diversity trainer and co-creator of a women’s empowerment group, she is dedicated to developing flawed, multidimensional characters who struggle with those issues impacting real women. After growing up a military brat around the world and across the country, Denise now lives in Iowa with her husband, son, and two ornery shih-tzus who think they own the house.
Denise was a 2019 Romance Writers of America ® Golden Heart Finalist and How to Fail at Flirting is her debut novel.


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Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia in older adults. The Fagan lab works on a variety of projects researching AD, including the DominantlyInherited Alzheimer Network (DIAN-Obs), DIAN Clinical Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), Alzheimer’s BiomarkersConsortium –Down Syndrome (ABC-DS)and Longitudinal Early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease (LEADS).
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WASHINGTON -- The Nationals' offseason was already in progress by the time the team boarded buses for its World Series victory parade. Options were picked up (welcome back, Sean Doolittle and Adam Eaton) and declined (sorry, Yan Gomes and Matt Adams), and a notable opt-out clause was exercised (Stephen Strasburg).
The annual General Managers Meetings run Monday-Thursday in Arizona, where Nats GM Mike Rizzo can begin laying the groundwork for building a repeat champion. But first, MLB.com wanted to gauge the fan base still riding high from its first championship with a Nationals Inbox, checking in before what promises to be a busy and potentially franchise-altering winter in D.C.
What do you think of the Nats chances to get both Rendon and Strasburg back?
— James Tallson (@JTallson) November 8, 2019
I think the Nationals plan to pursue Anthony Rendon and Strasburg this winter. They have the money to get it done, so the budget should not be an issue despite the raises both players are due to earn. Rendon and Strasburg were already two of the Nats' highest-paid players, and players the organization has continued to reiterate it wants to re-sign. The drop-off of talent from them to their replacements is also steep.
Washington has already made attempts to lock Rendon up with a long-term deal, including near the end of the regular season, when it made an offer for approximately seven years and $210 million, although the amount of salary deferrals were uncertain. And the Nats showed a commitment to Strasburg back in 2016 when they signed him a seven-year deal, a relationship that has perhaps only intensified since then, with Strasburg showing more personality than ever this year (smiles, hugs, jokes) en route to being named World Series MVP.
Rizzo builds his team around starting pitchers, so it would be surprising to see him leave such a large gap in the rotation unchecked. And after Strasburg already opted into the organization once, it would not be surprising to see him do so again.
I think the Nationals will almost certainly bring one of their stars back, and I would be surprised to see Strasburg in another uniform next year. That's purely speculative, but above all else, Washington has consistently shown a willingness to invest in starting pitching. Whether it can bring Rendon and Strasburg back remains to be seen. Both players have a strong bond with the organization that drafted them and seem open to continuing their careers in D.C. if the Nationals can meet their asking price.
Who would be the replacement if Rendon leaves?
— Justin (@fringefighter12) November 8, 2019
The options are thin and nearly nonexistent within the organization. Carter Kieboom, the organization's top prospect per MLB Pipeline, has played just 10 games in his professional career at the hot corner. Can the defending World Series champions truly trust a 22-year-old with less than 83 innings at the position to replace its National League MVP Award finalist and one of the best third basemen in baseball? Probably not. Not to mention the other holes in the infield (second base) where Kieboom might be better suited.
The Nationals will almost certainly need to look outside the organization to replace Rendon. There are strong options in the free-agent market -- such as Josh Donaldson and Mike Moustakas -- but I think the Nats will have to get creative to find help at third base if they cannot bring Rendon back.
what are the thoughts at 1b...zimm back, but a lefty bat...adams, or other? BullPen, bring back hudson? keiboom with kendrick? gomes back as platon? Stras and Rendon are what they are, but other stuff is easier to talk about, right?
— Dan Fredericks (@fmdano74) November 8, 2019
Ah yes, the other stuff. Still masked by the aftermath of their World Series run is the fact that the Nationals have quite a lengthy offseason checklist. Washington has holes at first base, second base, third base, behind the plate, in the rotation and in the bullpen.
My quick thoughts: Ryan Zimmerman will be back, but I think it’s long past the time to expect him to play a full season at first base. Adams has been about average (99 OPS+) at the plate for parts of two seasons in Washington, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Nats move on and find another left-handed first baseman for a more full-time platoon role. Success in the playoffs aside, this bullpen was a mess and needs an overhaul, so Washington needs to explore bringing in reliable arms for next year. Howie Kendrick will be 37 next summer and he’s probably better served as a designated hitter. And I wouldn’t rule out a reunion with Gomes, but at a lower price than the $9 million option the team declined last week.
Most importantly, I think the Nationals should be wary of falling into the trap of “winning the World Series and bringing the entire roster back” that has been the downfall of many teams attempting to repeat. A lot of things broke right for the Nats in 2019. I'm not sure it's a smart bet to count on all those things repeating themselves next year.
What is the Nats' likely move at catcher?
— ...!!!... (@PippiNatTalking) November 8, 2019
They’ll need to find someone to split time with Kurt Suzuki, who in 85 games last season, and he was just about a league-average hitter (102 OPS+), even though he had some important hits for the Nationals. Suzuki hasn’t played more than 106 games in any of the past four seasons, and he will 36 when 2020 begins. Raudy Read and Tres Barrera have not proven ready for an increased role on the Major League team, so I’d expect Washington to explore the free-agent market for someone like Gomes, Martín Maldonado, Jonathan Lucroy or Alex Avila to fill the role Gomes had last year.
With the great season turnaround and steering this club to win the world series... how did Davey Martinez not make it as a finalist for NL Manager of the year?
— Cardiac Nats (@macky141414) November 8, 2019
First, let's take a minute to look how far we’ve come. When I took questions for these Inboxes in April and May, most questions about Martinez were calling for his job and his firing seemed like a fait accompli. Now, the Nationals have won the World Series and people are upset he isn’t a finalist for the Manager of the Year Award. Truly remarkable stuff.
Full disclosure here, I’m a Baseball Writers' Association of America member who had an NL Manager of the Year Award vote this season, and my full ballot will be revealed next week when the winner is announced. This was a difficult award to vote for. (Ballots are submitted before the end of the regular season, so the World Series run wasn't taken into account). The Nationals pulled off one of the biggest turnarounds in MLB history, but it’s tough to discern how much credit a talented roster deserves for getting healthy and playing well and how much was due to Martinez's guidance.
With no clear-cut managerial winner in the NL this year, I think we're going to see large differences from ballot to ballot. So while I do understand the backlash from Nats fans when Martinez was not named a finalist (I’ll admit I was slightly surprised), I also see reasons why he was left off, so I don’t think this is necessarily an egregious snub.

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Carly Tierney, a personal trainer at DW Fitness Clubs and an expert nutritionist shares this top recipe for sweet toothed runners who like a snack!
This is an easy recipe that makes use of the natural sweetness of numerous delicious ingredients.
- 1 ½ cups of hot water
- 1 cup of raisins
- 1 cup of oats OR almonds – you choose!
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
- 50g desiccated coconut 2
- teaspoons of honey OR 1 teaspoon of Stevia sweetener
- ½ cup of butter 2 eggs
- Add your raisins, nutmeg and cinnamon into hot water and leave to soak for around five minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix your oats/almonds, coconut, butter, eggs, baking powder and honey/sweetener in a bowl.
- Add your raisin, nutmeg and cinnamon mixture to the bowl and work into a dough.
- You may need to add a little more water as you work the mixture. It needs to be smooth and supple enough to shape into separate cookies.
- Use a cookie cutter (or do it by hand) to create 15-20 separate biscuits on a greased tray.
- Bake in the oven at 160C for 10 to 15 minutes.

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PATNA: Political parties in Bihar on Friday welcomed the three-phase poll schedule announced by the Election Commission, with the two major electoral alliances predicting their victory in the elections.
The poll panel announced that voting for the first, second and the third and final phases will be held on October 28, November 3 and 7 respectively while counting of votes will take place on November 10.
We bring to you some key faces in Bihar election:
69-year-old Nitish Kumar will seek his seventh term as Bihar Chief Minister since 2005. In the 2015 election, Nitish’s JD(U), along with RJD and Congress, formed the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) to counter the BJP in Bihar.
Kumar campaigned aggressively during the elections for the Grand Alliance, countering the allegations raised by Narendra Modi and the BJP. The Grand Alliance won the Assembly election by a margin of 178 over the BJP and its allies, with RJD emerging as the largest party with 80 seats and JD(U) placed second with 71. Nitish was sworn in as the Bihar CM on November 20, 2015 for a record fifth time; with RJD’s Tejashwi Yadav becoming the Deputy CM of Bihar.
When corruption charges were leveled against Tejashwi, the Deputy CM, Nitish asked for him to resign from the Cabinet. The RJD refused to do so, and therefore Nitish walked out of the alliance and resigned on 26 July 2017. He joined the principal opposition, the NDA, and came back to power within a few hours.
Tejashwi Prasad Yadav
He is the current leader of opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and the youngest opposition leader in the country. He is all set to take on seasoned politician such as Nitish Kumar this year. In the absence of his father Lalu Yadav, who is currently serving his jail term in 4 fodder scams, Tejashwi has been trying to carve out his own niche in the politics.
Tejashwi was elected to the Bihar Legislative Assembly from the Raghopur constituency as a member of the Rashtriya Janata Dal in 2015. He served as the Deputy Chief Minister for the state of Bihar between November 2015 and July 2017.
He had to step down from the post after the then Bihar CM Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) walked out of the Grand Alliance with RJD and Congress in the state. This happened after registration of corruption case by CBI and criminal case under PMLA by the Enforcement Directorate against Tejashwi in 2017.
Chira Paswan, 37, is the President of Lok Janshakti Party and is son of MP and Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.
He contested the 2014 elections for the Lok Janashakti Party in the seat of Jamui. He won the seat, defeating the nearest rival RJD’s Sudhansu Shekhar Bhaskar by over 85,000 votes. He retained his seat in the 2019 elections, securing a total of 528,771 votes and defeating nearest rival Bhudeo Choudhary.
Chirag also owns a NGO named Chirag ka Rojgar, a foundation that provides jobs to the unemployed youths of his state.
Ahead of the upcoming Bihar Assembly Elections 2020, Chirag Paswan launched ‘Bihar First Bihari First’ campaign drawing attention of the youth of Bihar. Bihar First, Bihari First campaign aims to develop the state of Bihar thoroughly. Paswan also added that there is an utmost requirement to make Bihar a ‘number one’ State.
Sushil Kumar Modi
Serving as Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar since 27 July 2017, Sushil Kumar Modi is seen as the main bridge between BJP and JD(U) and is believed to share close ties with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar. In 2017, Sushil Modi was the main player behind the fall of the JDU-RJD Grand Alliance government in Bihar, with his continuous tirade against RJD chief Lalu Prasad and his family for four months over his alleged benami properties and irregular financial transactions.
He is seen as the face of BJP in Bihar.
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul-Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi will also try his luck in Bihar elections. Owaisi is eyeing the Muslim vote bank. The population of Muslims in Bihar is 16.9 per cent of the total population. Be it the 2014 Lok Sabha elections or the 2019 elections. On both occasions, the Muslim vote was divided between the RJD, Congress, and JDU.
Muslims also expressed confidence in Ram Vilas Paswan’s party LJP. By winning the by-elections in October 2019, AIMIM entered the politics of Bihar when Kamarul Hoda from Kishanganj defeated BJP’s, Sweety Singh. AIMIM’s entry in Bihar’s politics is likely to cause major damage to RJD and Congress.
Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, head of Jan Adhikar Party
Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, the head of the Jan Adhikar Party, has been an MP five times. He was elected MP in 1991, 1996, 1999, 2004, and 2014. But in 2019, he had to face defeat. Earlier, in 2015 Bihar assembly elections, his party contested 40 seats.
But could not win even a single seat. His party then got only 2 per cent votes. Even in this election, his party is most lilely to go solo; since Pappu Yadav is neither close to the NDA nor the Opposition parties in the state.
Jiten Ram Manjhi
He has been holding his turf in the assembly since 1980 by winning elections continuously. Manjhi hails from the scheduled caste. He has also been a Minister of Scheduled Castes and Tribes in the Nitish government. Manjhi first came into the limelight after the 2014 Lok Sabha elections.
Then Nitish Kumar resigned from the post of Chief Minister after the defeat in the 2014 elections. Jitan Ram Manjhi was made the Chief Minister of Bihar. However, later when Nitish asked him to step down, he refused. In February 2015, Manjhi could not prove a majority in the floor test and had to step down.
Manjhi formed the HAM Party in 2015. In 2018, he went to the Grand Alliance. The party could not win a single seat in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. Last month, he left the Grand Alliance and joined the NDA.


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The Tailhook Educational Foundation
CAPT ROGER “SPOOK” McFILLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Mile High (Colorado) Tailhook Association Ready Room, family and friends
Roger McFillen was born in May 1938. He graduated from Kansas State and entered Naval Aviation training through Aviation Officer Candidate School. He earned his Wings of Gold in 1965 as a Naval Flight Officer (NFO). Spook was a pioneer in the NFO community and excelled as a Radar Intercept Officer in the F-4 Phantom II and progressed into the F-14 Tomcat. One of the first NFOs to be selected for Aviation Command, he commanded VF-142 in the late ’70s and went on to numerous high level assignments as an O-6. Spook retired in 1991after 30 years of service, and continued to be extremely active in Naval Aviation and the Tailhook Association. He was personally responsible for the creation of the Colorado Springs Tailhook Chapter (“Ready Room”). He succumbed to complications, 25 April 2011, related to Interstitial Lung Disease.

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Wasel Al-Bourghash was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is currently the Director of the Office of the Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from King Faisal University.
Interreligious Activities and Initiatives
The peaceful and cultural dialogue in the Arab society (Saudi Arabia model)
A printed book, including five chapters, presents five real life experiences, to present the Saudi coexisted society in multiple geographic regions. Experiences are written by people residing in Riyadh.


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Bunjies Coffee House & Folk Cellar was a cafe situated at 27 Litchfield Street (just off Charing Cross Road), London WC2. Opened in 1953 or 1954, it was one of the original folk cafés of the 1950s and 1960s. Below the café, in a 400-year-old wine cellar, was an influential music venue which changed little until its closure (and conversion of the premises into a restaurant) in 1999. Allegedly named after the first owner's pet hamster, the venue featured, early in their careers, Tom Paxton, John Renbourn, Bert Jansch, Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. Al Stewart secured a residency at the Folk Cellar in 1965, at the age of 19, which was a significant factor in his later success.
During the 1960s the venue was run by two brothers, Leo and Theo Johnson and, at this time, a range of artists more associated with mainstream pop music than folk happily performed to tiny audiences in the confines of the cellar; Phil Collins, Sandie Shaw, Cat Stevens, Art Garfunkel, Rod Stewart, Long John Baldry, Amory Kane, and David Bowie being amongst them.
Wander is a travel search engine that allows you to find the perfect travel destination that fits your budget and preferences.


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For Hackaday readers who spend more time with a soldering iron than a saw, a marking gauge is a tool used to put parallel lines on a piece of wood (and occasionally metal or plastic) for cutting. The tool is run across the edge of the piece to be marked, and an adjustment allows the user to set how far in the line will be made. As an example, if you wanted to cut a board into smaller strips, a marking gauge would be an ideal choice for laying out your lines ahead of time.
But as with many niche tools, it’s not something you’re going to use every day. For [chaosbc], this meant he wanted to see if he could come up with a DIY solution on the cheap. Plus he could have it in hand now, rather than waiting for it to take the slow boat from overseas. With the addition of a few clever 3D printed components, he was able to turn his trusty aluminum ruler into a serviceable marking gauge for the cost of filament and a few bits of hardware.
The general design of a marking gauge is fairly simple: there’s a block that rides up and down a graduated shaft (known as the headstock) which allows you to set the depth of the line, and then a piece on the end which holds your marking tool. The marking tool could be a blade if you’re working with something soft enough, but for wood is usually going to be a pencil.
[chaosbc] provides all the STL files for his DIY marking gauge, though they might need adapting as they were created for his specific ruler. Luckily the parts aren’t that complex so it shouldn’t be too difficult to get it sorted out. He also has a useful hint for anyone looking to duplicate his work: a few drops of super glue on the bolt used to lock down the headstock is enough to create a non-marring surface so you don’t tear up your ruler.
We’ve got a few other tips for woodworking on a budget, as well as a primer about this whole making stuff with dead trees concept.
Continue reading “Printed Parts Turn Ruler Into Marking Gauge”


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Location: 185 km south east of Calcutta
Digha is located about 185 kms away from the city on the south east of
Calcutta. In the list of must visit Kolkata excursions, Digha beach is
on the top. It is a splendid beach resort consisting of a 6 km long
beach. Shankarpur is the twin beach of Digha, Calcutta that is about 10
kms away. Digha, India is very well connected with Kolkata by road.
Infact, its about five hours drive from there. Digha beach is worth
visiting, as its shallow water will help in rejuvenating you. The whole
atmosphere over there is very soothing and serene.
Digha is a famous beach near Calcutta/Kolkata, India.

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Democrats were once prepared to take extraordinary steps to preserve the whistleblower’s identity under questioning, considering him central to their investigation. But over the past month, they have grown cold to the idea of exposing him to additional scrutiny after several witnesses described how Trump leveraged access and military aid to secure a promise from Ukraine to launch investigations that could help his 2020 reelection bid.
“I think it’s quite clear we have a surfeit of evidence that corroborates in full every aspect of what happened and the policy they were pursuing,” said Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.), a member of the Oversight and Foreign Affairs committees.
A person familiar with the discussions between the whistleblower and House investigators, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss private talks, said Thursday that there are no active efforts to arrange for the individual’s testimony. A spokesman for House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.), who is leading the inquiry, declined to comment.


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Practicing yoga helps one increase flexibility, strength, balance, focus, and mindfulness. It is perfect for athletes who are strong and tight, as well as seniors, children, and everyone in-between.
Our certified yoga teachers provide excellent instruction to newcomers and experienced practitioners alike. We offer a full schedule of weekly classes, private instruction, private groups, and special workshops. Classes are held in the Living Room - our beautiful, new yoga studio at the Black Bear Lodge; the Training & Fitness Center and other resort locations.
Yoga Guidelines: Yoga is practiced barefoot. Please wear comfortable clothes, drink water before and after class, turn cell phones off and do not enter class after start time. Bring an open mind and a willing spirit.
Reserve Today or Call 1-800-STRATTON (787-2886) to Book
3 NEW CLASSES FOR SUMMER 2015 - RESERVE YOUR SPOT ONLINE
1). Mountain Top Yoga - Saturdays through September 5, 2015
Enjoy 90 minutes of yoga at the summit of Stratton Mountain on our specially built yoga deck and immerse yourself in the views from southern Vermont's highest peak. Includes round trip on gondola. Held Saturdays from 10:30am-noon starting July 4 through September 5, 2015 - weather permitting. First class on July 4. $20 per person.
2). Mid-Mountain Yoga - Sundays through September 6, 2015
Round off your weekend with a guided hike to the Mid-Mountain Lodge, followed by an invigorating 60 minute vinyasa yoga class facing the majestic summit of Stratton Mountain. Class will meet at First Run Ski Shop in the Stratton Village. Please be sure to arrive 10-15 minutes ahead of time to ensure you have signed up and have gathered all hike necessities. Held Sundays from 10:00am – noon, starting July 5 through September 6 - weather permitting. $20 per person.
3). H2yOga - Dates for Summer 2015 - July 16, 18 & 23; August 1, 6, 15 & 20
Class begins with a 15 minute safety instruction and basic board skills. Following is a 40 minute yoga sequence finishing with 20 minutes of 'free play'. Will be out on water, please dress accordingly. Space and boards are limited, reserve your spot early. Dates for Summer 2015 - July 16, 18 & 23; August 1, 6, 15 & 20. Available with or without your own board based on availability. First class on July 16. $40 per person includes board/$20 per person bring your own board.
FREE Demo: on Saturday, July 4th from 11:30-1pm on the Golf Course Lake.
Students will be encouraged to explore a variety of postures while focusing on connecting breath with movement in a safe, non-competitive environment. Along with connecting to the breath students will be challenged with familiar and new poses. Classes will include relaxation techniques to help you manage everyday stress. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level.Click here to check Training & Fitness Center schedule for class times.
A vigorous, flowing yoga class linking postures, motion and breath. Be prepared to work hard and to sweat a lot! Prior experience practicing yoga is recommended.Click here to check Training & Fitness Center schedule for class times.
Yoga For All
Students of all levels are invited to join these classes, including new students and especially anyone who has never been on a yoga mat! Clear instruction is given in breathing technique, warm-up and posture flow. New students will develop body awareness, posture alignment and core strength in basic poses, while experienced students are encouraged to explore advanced variations in familiar postures. Everyone works to his or her own ability and comfort level.Click here to check Training & Fitness Center schedule for class times.
While living in Brooklyn, Laura began yoga teacher training with Eileen Muir at Karuna Yoga and Healing Arts Center in Northampton, MA. Laura has continued to inform her practice and her teaching through intensives, immersions and several 10 day Vipassana meditation retreats, as taught by SN Goenka. She hopes that by continued and determined practice she may be of service to others on the path, linking breath to movement, and linking movement on the mat to a life of courage and sincerity off the mat.
After falling in love with yoga approximately 8 years ago, Kristin used the passions cultivated on her mat combined with several miraculous twists of fate to pursue her 200-hr teacher training with Meg Allen at Pure Warrior Yoga School (PWYS). Now a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) through PWYS and Yoga Alliance, Kristin finds pure joy in serving her students on an individual and unique level. She strives towards guiding her students through a practice that will allow them to see beyond just the physical practice or mental clutter, to a place centered in presence. With a focus on joining pranayama (breath) and movement, Kristin sees yoga as a path towards self-discovery and self-love. With each practice, she hopes to continue to work towards creating a space that allows students to discover their own path towards finding their own specific balance, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Summit Yoga Deck:
Located at the top of Kidderbrooke at Stratton's summit, that yoga deck stands at 3,000 square feet with an amazing view above the tree line. Newly added this summer (2015). Occupancy is approximately 100 yoga mats.


Clinton Sparks (born September 18, 1971) a is a Grammy nominated American DJ, producer, songwriter, radio, television personality and recording artist. He has worked with Lady Gaga, Akon, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Tyrese Gibson, T-Pain, The Game, Some of his songs include Lady Gaga's "Bloody Mary," Akon's "Sorry, Blame It on Me", Pitbull featuring T-Pain and Sean Paul's "Shake Senora," Ludacris' "Call Up the Homies," Pitbull's "Shut It Down," Plies' "She Got It Made," and T-Pain's "Kiss Her."
Sparks hosts an award-winning, worldwide syndicated radio show, "Get Familiar w/ Clinton Sparks" (formally known as SmashTime Radio), which first aired in 2000. It was ranked #1 on WJMN Jam'n 94.5 Boston. In 2004, Clinton co-founded the world's largest mixtape website, MixUnit.com. On Sept 9th, 2014 Clinton released his first major label EP titled, ICONoclast featuring Snoop Dogg, T.I., Macklemore, 2 Chainz, T-Pain, Ty Dolla Sign, Sage the Gemini & D.A. on Photo Finish/ Republic Records. This project is the first major release showcasing Clinton as a vocal artist clashing his influences from Rock, Pop, EDM, Hip Hop, R&B & Punk music.
Christian Rich are a producer and DJ duo consisting of twin brothers Taiwo Hassan and Kehinde Hassan.
Under the guidance of Pharrell Williams and Shae Haley of N.E.R.D, they worked with Diddy, Lupe Fiasco, J. Cole and others. Paying the favor back they introduced Pharrell and Earl Sweatshirt, which birthed the song "Burgundy" off of Earl's debut album Doris. The duo signed with Warner/Chappell Music Publishing and have produced on multiple #1 albums.
In 2013 they contributed to Drake's #1 Billboard album Nothing Was the Same on the intro of "Pound Cake" which features Jay Z and co-produced a song for Childish Gambino's Because the Internet. They produced four tracks for Earl Sweatshirt's #1 Rap Billboard album Doris ("Chum", "Centurion", "Molasses", "Knight"), produced on J. Cole's Gold, #1 Billboard album Born Sinner ("Sparks Will Fly") and also produced two songs for Chris Brown's album X ("When I Love Ya" and "Something Special").
Christian Rich has also toured the world DJing in Paris' Social Club, Munich's P1, Miami's Bardot, Michigan's Electric Forest Festival, and many other notable venues. When asked about their versatility in music, Kehinde puts it simply that they are "designers who are popular in designing music". The brothers host Christian Rich Radio on Dash 1 on Dash Radio.


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Company Profile for Knight Transportation Inc (KNX)
Knight Transportation, Inc. is a short-to-medium haul, dry van truckload carrier. The Company transports general commodities, including consumer goods, packaged foodstuffs, paper products, beverage containers, and imported and exported commodities. The Company operates throughout the United States.
Knight Transportation Inc
Key Executives for Knight Transportation Inc (KNX)
|Kevin P KnightChairman||Gary J KnightVice Chairman|
|David A Jackson "Dave"President/CEO||Adam MillerCFO/Treasurer/Secretary|
|Kevin QuastExec VP/COO||James E Updike JrExec VP:Sales & Marketing|

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The EQS is the luxurious and avant-garde top-of-the-range model from Mercedes-EQ. With this completely new type of vehicle, the designers had the mission and the opportunity to take a new approach to interior design as well. They made use of this freedom, and in addition to the MBUX Hyperscreen, relied on consistent digitization for many other elements.
The EQS is the first Mercedes-EQ to be based on an all-electric platform. For the designers, this went hand in hand with the vision of consistent digitization of the interior. The optional MBUX Hyperscreen impressively implements this vision: the entire instrument panel is one ultimate widescreen. This sets the tone for the aesthetics of the entire cockpit and interior. The real glass appears to drape itself in three dimensions over the entire width of the vehicle like a wave – a unique feature in automotive construction to date.
The high-resolution screens appear to merge seamlessly under the shared glass cover, with the graphic appearance of their MBUX content tailored to each other. The MBUX Hyperscreen is integrated into the instrument panel in minimalist fashion. The MBUX Hyperscreen is surrounded only by a thin silver shadow frame, a vent band and a narrow leather frame, reminiscent of the lower volume body of classic instrument panels.
The vent band spans across the entire width at the top and is very slim at the same time. These extreme proportions, together with the glass wave of the MBUX Hyperscreen, create the avant-garde architecture of the cockpit.
The dominant outer vents have a turbine design. They deliberately play on the theme of hyperanalogue through the contrast between high-tech precision mechanics and the digital, glass display world. The outer vents contain intricately designed turbine blades to distribute the airflow efficiently.
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The front section of the center console connects to the instrument panel and stands freely in space. It is a visual reference to the new drive architecture – due to the electric powertrain, no transmission tunnel is necessary. Flowing leather surfaces with intricate seam patterns create a lot of storage space in combination with a large cover made of real wood. The visual impression is both modern and luxurious.
The design of the door panels borrows from the interior design of modern living spaces. The doors and their center panels emerge from behind the MBUX Hyperscreen to span the space. A surface-mounted modular body floats like a sideboard in front of the door panel. It accommodates all necessary door elements such as the armrest, door module, pull handle and side pocket. Circular ambient lighting completes this floating, avant-garde aesthetic in the dark.
The Electric Art design and equipment line includes the comfort seats. The seats are simplistic in design, but are captivating with their sculptural beauty. Wrap-around surfaces in the side bolsters provide the body support and stand in stark contrast to the seat center panel. It has a sophisticated seam pattern inspired by a fan palm.
In combination with the AMG Line interior, the EQS is equipped with sport seats. They are characterized by a slim and monolithic shape. The seat surfaces are designed in such a way that they give the impression of draped-on leather blankets. The technical term is “layering”.
Common features of the seats are the dynamic graphic patterns with highly elaborate, positioned perforations. Here, you will find the typical Mercedes-EQ combination of the highest standards in materials, ambience and workmanship as well as state-of-the-art technology.


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Damas Jewellery is the ideal destination to buy high-quality, diamond-encrusted and gemstone-encrusted classic jewellery items. Damas Jewellery will offer exclusive offers, including a show called Love Diamond Week. Dubai Shopping Festival will showcase impressive offers and surprises for all residents and visitors.
During this show, shoppers can also avail of amazing prices of up to 60 per cent off, along with a free gift voucher worth AED 300 with every purchase of diamond jewellery of AED 3000. As part of the DSF Love Diamond Week, you will get a chance to win one of 7 diamond rings and a diamond necklace from the Damas Jewellery GAIA collection with every purchase of AED 500.
Offers will run at all “Damas” stores in the UAE from 2 to 8 January.
Damas Jewellery showcases a large number of famous jewellery and watch brands, such as “Tiffany & Co”, “Fabergé”, “Mikimoto”, “Pasquale Bruni”, “Carrera Y Carrera” and “Gucci”, and offers special discounts during the Dubai Shopping Festival.
Headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Damas is the Middle East’s leading international jewellery and watch retailer. Founded in 1907, the company today operates across six countries through fully owned subsidiaries with more than 210 stores, most of which are located in the GCC region.


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New York, United States – Starting from January 1, 2024, a law known as the Corporate Transparency Act will have implications for solo artists, performers, writers, and creatives who have Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) or are considering forming one. The law aims to combat financial crimes, including money laundering and terrorism, by requiring businesses formed through their state’s Secretary of State to file a report called a Beneficial Ownership Information Report (BOI). The report will identify the “beneficial owners” of LLCs and other entities.
The primary target of this law is small LLCs, often single-member businesses. In recent years, the US has become a prevalent source of shell companies, with many states not requiring identification during the formation of an LLC. As a result, law enforcement has faced challenges in prosecuting financial crimes committed through these entities. The Corporate Transparency Act seeks to address this issue by establishing a non-public database of beneficial owners with at least a 25% stake, accessible to law enforcement through the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a division of the US Treasury.
While the filing itself is free and simple, failure to comply can lead to severe penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to two years. To navigate this new requirement, LLC owners and entities formed through the Secretary of State must first determine if the law applies to them. Most LLCs, corporations, and entities formed through state filings are required to file a BOI report unless they qualify for an exemption. Foreign entities conducting business in the US through a Secretary of State registration are also subject to the law.
Determining the beneficial owners is the next step. For single-member LLCs, this is straightforward as the owner is the beneficial owner. In the case of partnerships and larger entities, anyone with at least 25% ownership or “substantial control” must be identified. Existing entities have one year from January 1 to file their initial reports, while new entities formed after January 1 have a 30-day window to file.
Once the BOI report is prepared, it must be filed through the FinCEN website or with the assistance of an accounting or legal professional. Additionally, LLC owners must remember to update the report within 30 days of any changes in beneficial ownership, such as gaining a partner or closing down the business. Importantly, the BOI report is not an annual filing, but rather an initial report and subsequent updates when necessary.
New York State has also passed its own law, the LLC Transparency Act, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. Unlike the federal law, the New York law focuses exclusively on LLCs and creates a publicly available database.
The Corporate Transparency Act is expected to impact around 32 million entities, aiming to combat financial crimes and hinder the use of shell corporations. By identifying beneficial owners and maintaining a non-public database accessible to law enforcement, the law has potential to assist in prosecuting crimes such as terrorism and human trafficking. However, LLC owners and entities must familiarize themselves with the requirements, file the necessary reports, and keep them updated to avoid penalties.
It is important to note that this article does not provide specific tax advice and individuals should consult with their accountants to apply the rules correctly to their circumstances. This article serves as general information only and should not be acted upon exclusively.


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Project Cars started out as a project by Slightly Mad Studios which they took to kickstarter for funding.
One of the key aspects to the funding pitch was that it was to be released on PC and Wii U and that both versions were already in production and would receive equal time and effort to make the best possible versions. Naturally this garnered a lot of attention from Wii U owners who pledged their money to the campaign. SM then added PS3 and X360 to the kickstarter
They then released a poll on their website asking consumers which versions of the game people would purchase.
While this can be shrugged off as being a vocal minority of Wii U owners, it’s clear where the genuine support of the product was coming from. It’s also worth noting Xbox One has the least amount of votes. This could be attributed to lack of awareness of it, however. But it could also be that Xbox owners are not interested as they have Forza on their system. This is followed by PS4 as the 2nd lowest interest. It’s worth remembering that kickstarter pledgers were giving their money over for Wii U, PS3 and X360 versions, as the campaign promised.
All the while Slightly Mad were constantly providing Nintendo fans of reassurances about the Wii U release.
Ultimately the kickstarter secured Slightly Mad Studios over 500,000 euro.
A few months down the line and SM announce that Project Cars will be published by Namco Bandai. Initially this seemed good as it looked like they would be getting further funding to make a better game. It was announced to be coming to Xbox One, PS4, Wii U and PC.
So, the X360 and PS3 backers were left in the dust.
The latest news however is that while the PS4, X1 and PC versions will release this November. The Wii U version will be released at an unspecified time in 2015. Some empty PR bullshit was also provided
“We’re committed to delivering an exceptional and unique experience for racing fans on Wii U and for this we kindly ask our devoted and passionate Nintendo fans for a little more time in order to ensure the game delivers on our vision of being the most authentic, beautiful, and technically-advanced racing game on any platform.”
That’s not an explanation in any form of why the game is being delayed. Are you saying the Wii U version needs more time? Why is that? Why do the other versions not require as much time as the Wii U? Are they getting less perfected products? No, this does not make sense.
I think we all know why it’s being delayed. I think there are two rational possibilities
- There is no Wii U version. A delay is a less impactful statement to a cancellation. There will be silence on the Wii U version until it’s forgotten about
- Or more likely, the Wii U version was seen as secondary priority to Namco Bandai who don’t think Wii U owners would buy a racing game. Therefore development focus was shifted to the PS4 and X1 which share similar architecture.
Both of these possibilities stink in my opinion. If I’m a secondary priority to a company then they are a secondary priority to me. Slightly Mad were one of the few devs who were vocal supporters of the Wii U. It felt like a huge stab in the back to supporters and especially to Wii U owners who actually backed the campaign.
I for one will not be purchasing this game any more. I am sick of this treatment from most 3rd party developers and publishers. As someone who owns multiple consoles I am for parity for all console owners. Wii U owners don’t just own Wii Us. The impact these type of delays have on sales is enormous. But ultimately Wii U owners will get blamed for the inevitable poor sales now, should the game even release.

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HELLUVA TOWN: THE STORY OF NEW YORK CITY DURING WORLD WAR II
In the signature number from the 1944 Broadway musical On the Town, three sailors heading out on a 24-hour search for love in wartime Manhattan sing "New York, New York, it’s a helluva town."
The Navy boys’ race against time mirrored the very real frenzy in the city that entertained three million servicemen on their way to an uncertain destiny.
This was a time when soldiers and sailors waiting to be shipped out, when defense-plant workers flush with cash, jammed the Broadway theaters, the Times Square movie houses with lavish stage shows, the nightclubs like the Latin Quarter and the Copacabana. It was a time when bobby-soxers rioted outside the Paramount in the crush to swoon over Frank Sinatra, a skinny but adored substitute for the boys who had gone to war.
Helluva Town: The Story of New York City During World War II recalls the electricity of the wartime homefront while recounting the important role New York played in the national war effort and its emergence as the world capital at war’s end.
More than 800,000 New Yorkers went to war, and six of them received the Medal of Honor, the nation’s highest award for valor, three of the citations bestowed posthumously.
The Port of New York became known as "Last Stop USA." While soldiers boarded troopships in the harbor, headed to Britain, the Brooklyn Navy Yard turned out battleships and aircraft carriers and repaired thousands of Allied vessels. Here, too, is the story of a wrenching winter’s night in 1942 when the famed French liner Normandie, undergoing conversion to a troopship, caught fire and capsized at her Manhattan pier, never to sail again.
Helluva Town recounts the pioneering experiments by émigré nuclear physicists at Columbia University leading to creation of the atomic bomb. It tells of the Navy officers and the pioneering Waves who trained on New York college campuses. It recalls the breaking of racial barriers at the Coast Guard boot camp in Brooklyn and the training films produced by the Army in Queens.
This is also a portrait of New York as a haven for thousands of refugees from Hitler, among them Europe’s leading scientists, artists and writers. New York healed as well: the Pfizer drug company of Brooklyn produced the penicillin accompanying the American infantrymen who invaded Normandy on D-Day.
On Broadway, the plays of Lillian Hellman, Robert Sherwood, Maxwell Anderson and John Steinbeck championed the democratic cause. Irving Berlin’s This Is the Army and Moss Hart’s Winged Victory paid tribute to the military with their all-servicemen casts; Rodgers and Hammerstein’s "Oklahoma!" hailed American optimism at a time of national testing; the Leonard Bernstein-Jerome Robbins production of On the Town introduced two iconic figures of American music and dance to the theater world. Broadway’s leading actors and actresses entertained servicemen at the Stage Door Canteen in midtown and at bases and hospitals around the world.
Helluva Town re-creates a time long before "9/11" when New Yorkers felt vulnerable to a foreign foe. The city was labeled "Target Number One" if the Germans could send bombers into America’s skies or shell the coastline from U-boats. Some 400,000 New Yorkers served as air-raid wardens while antiaircraft guns ringed the city. The neon advertising signs in Times Square went dark. Mayor Fiorello La Guardia warned of terror from the skies. Calamity indeed arrived, but not at the hands of the Germans. On a summer’s day in 1945, an Army Air Forces bomber pilot fresh from combat became lost in rain and fog on a routine flight and crashed into the Empire State Building.
Here too are tales of the FBI chasing down Nazi spies in the city, Britain’s counter-espionage network housed in obscure offices in Rockefeller Center, and the Navy’s use of Mafia bosses to help avert German sabotage on the mob-run piers.
New Yorkers joined together to buy war bonds and donate blood, but racial and ethnic tensions simmered and finally burst. Longstanding racism and the indignities endured by New York’s black GIs in the training camps of the South spawned a riot that devastated Harlem in the summer of 1943. The German-American Bund, based in Manhattan’s Yorkville section, spewed anti-Semitism, and Irish-Catholic youth gangs attacked Jewish youngsters and vandalized synagogues while the police remained indifferent.
And this is the story of New York’s emergence as the power and glory of the world stage in the war’s aftermath, underlined when the newly created United Nations voted to establish its permanent headquarters astride the East River and a vast international airport arose in Queens.
Finally, a personal note.
In recalling life in the wartime city, and telling of its men and women who went to war, I was struck by the story of a particular GI. His name was Irving Strobing, he was from Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood, and he was a radio operator in the Signal Corps. When he died in Durham, North Carolina, at age 77 in 1997, he made the obituary pages of The New York Times. His life over the previous three decades seemed ordinary enough: He worked for the Federal Aviation Agency and the Department of Agriculture before retiring. But the obit headline told another story: "Hero of Corregidor."
It was nearly five months since the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and two months since General Douglas MacArthur fled the Philippines for Australia. In the tunnels of the rock called Corregidor, the remnants of the American forces under General Jonathan Wainwright were in the last throes of their holdout, waiting for the Japanese onslaught.
Their final words were tapped out on May 5, 1942, by Private Strobing, 22 years old and the son of a tailor.
"General Wainwright is a right guy and we are willing to go on for him, but shells were dropping all night, faster than hell. They are piling dead and wounded in our tunnel.
"My name Irving Strobing. Get this to my mother, Mrs. Minnie Strobing, 605 Barbey Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. They are to get along o.k. My love to Pa, Joe, Sue, Mac, Garry, Joy and Paul. God bless you and keep you."
Strobing’s radio message was picked up in Hawaii by an Army radio technician named Arnold Lappert, a Manhattan boy. Lappert relayed Strobing’s words to the American mainland, and they were printed in newspapers, touching the emotions of the homefront.
In September 1945, Strobing was released from a Japanese prison camp. A month later, Irving Strobing of Brooklyn and Arnold Lappert of Manhattan joined together to re-enact their connection in springtime 1942 at a Madison Square Garden pageant telling of the contributions American Jews had made in all the nation’s wars.
Strobing had graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Brooklyn College for a year before entering the Army. I grew up in Brooklyn as well and I graduated from Jefferson in 1959. I, too, went on to Brooklyn College. I’m Class of 1963.
We were a generation apart. But I feel a kinship. And so a belated salute to Irving Strobing, to Arnold Lappert, and to all the men and women who left New York for the military training camps of America and their roles at home and abroad in the winning of the Second World War.


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ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least four people died after a sailboat carrying dozens of migrants struck rocks and sank off southern Greece, authorities said Thursday, in the second deadly incident involving migrants in two days.
The coast guard said four bodies were recovered from waters around a rocky islet near the island of Antikythera, some 235 kilometers (145 miles) south of Athens, after the vessel hit the rocks.
It said about 90 survivors from the accident were assembled on the islet and were due to be rescued, while patrol vessels were searching for people possibly missing at sea. Antikythera lies between the southern Peloponnese peninsula and the island of Crete.
Greece is a popular entry point into the European Union for people fleeing conflict and poverty in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Most attempt to cross in dinghies from Turkey to nearby Greek islands, but an increasing number are attempting the more perilous journey from Turkey to Italy, which leads through the southern Aegean Sea.
On Wednesday, at least three people died when a boat carrying migrants sank near the southern Greek island of Folegandros. Twelve people were rescued but at least 17 others were reported missing by survivors who were identified as Iraqis.
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Video: Shakira, Tokio Hotel and More Perform at 2009 MTV EMAs
The stage of O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany was glittered with live performances from big stars on November 5 when the 16th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards was held. The likes of Shakira, Tokio Hotel, Jay-Z, Beyonce Knowles and Leona Lewis rocked the event with their hit singles.
At the event opened by cabaret show from host Katy Perry, Shakira delivered her latest single "Did It Again" and brought in several backing dancers as her companions. Having her hair braided, she wore a black mini skirt with a matched top and knee-length boots.
Tokio Hotel, meanwhile, performed "World Behind My Wall". A video displaying a symbolic dissolving of brick wall was featured on the background during their performance. Frontman Bill Kaulitz was seen rocking dark wraparound shades and a tight black leather jacket.
Jay-Z sang "Empire State of Mind" sans Alicia Keys, Beyonce delivered "Sweet Dreams" and Leona came out with "Happy". Another musical guest was U2. The band took their live performance to the Brandenburg Gate to commemorate the Fall of Berlin Wall. "Happy birthday, Berlin!" lead singer Bono shouted before then delivering verses from their 1991 single "One" which was partially recorded in the country.
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In the 21st century, data is being consumed and stored at an astronomical pace. The availability of the internet has grown exponentially since its inception, with the entire web now accessible in the palm of your hand. Businesses are moving away from storing data in filing cabinets and toward digitizing information and on-demand analytics.
The digital age has also begun to move into homes with the expansion of the Internet of Things, commonly referred to as IoT. Homeowners can stay connected to everything in their house through the IoT, from remotely speaking with someone who knocks on their front door to making sure their oven is turned off when they are not home.
This growth will only continue to rise as we move to 5G networks, increasing speeds for IoT products, virtual reality (VR), and mobile device streaming. According to Tech World, 5G is expected to be about 3 times faster than 4G and have download speeds of 10,000 MBPS (see Figure 1).
Internet integration into our everyday lives has become the new normal. According to Cisco, global IP traffic in 2016 averaged 96 exabytes (see Figure 2) per month and is expected to hit 151 exabytes in 2018 with an average growth rate of 24% from 2016 – 2021. To support this growth, according to a recent blog post that focuses on data storage strategy, the cloud storage industry hit $46.5 billion in spending in 2017, an increase of over 20% from 2016, and that number is expected to continue increasing in the coming years.


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The release of the Wicklow-based artist’s critically acclaimed debut album, Idle Mind from 2019, garnered Anna Mieke a nomination in the ‘Best Emerging Act’ category at the RTÉ Folk Awards. Early 2022 saw her headline tours across Spain, UK, Ireland and further afield, with a week-long residency in New York (May 2022), collaborating with NYC-based musicians and composers.
Anna Mieke’s second album, Theatre, which she recorded + co-produced with Nick Rayner and features contributions from long-standing bandmates Ryan Hargadon (Kojaque) and Matthew Jacobson (UMBRA), as well as Rozi Leyden (Rozi Plain), Brían Mac Gloinn (Ye Vagabonds), Lina Andonovska, Alannah Thornburgh and Cora Venus Lunny, was released in November 2022 and received praise from The Guardian, Brooklyn Vegan, MOJO and Uncut, among others. Anna Mieke was chosen as ”Best Irish Act” in the Irish Times, while Theatre was nominated for Album of the Year (2022) in Ireland’s ‘Choice Awards’, and Twin nominated for Best Original Track at the RTE Folk Awards 2022.
Adelyn Strei is a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer based in NYC with deep roots in the Midwest. Her compositions demonstrate a genre-fluid, melodically intuitive and texturally activated approach which she has honed in collaborative contexts across Eau Claire, Minneapolis and Brooklyn and as a touring artist.
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Cooperation and/or trust is very difficult, if not next to impossible for those in the active throes of Borderline Personality Disorder. Researchers from Baylor College of Medicine have identified a brain malfunction that they have associated with borderline personality disorder.
In a new study based upon a “trust” game played between 55 participants with Borderline Personality Disorder and 55 participants described as “normal” scientists now claim they have for the first time clearly captured on MRI scans physical evidence of a difference in the anterior insula region of the brain in those with BPD.
The scans revealed a brain malfunction associated with the disorder, a serious but common mental illness that affects a person’s perceptions of the world and other people.
“This may be the first time a physical signature for a personality disorder has been identified,” said Dr. P. Read Montague, professor of neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and director of the BCM Brown Foundation Human Neuroimaging Laboratory.
These findings originate from a study in which 55 people with borderline personality disorder played a “trust” game with 55 normal people of the same age and social and educational status. While the participants in the study played the financial game that was essentially an exercise in trust, their brains were scanned with the help of functional MRI devices and software called hyperscanning.
In the game, in this study, one player called an investor sends $20 dollars to the other, called a trustee. The investment is tripled, and the trustee splits the profits with the investor. The trustee decides how much to send back, thus determining whether the investor recoups a profit or not. Profit requires cooperation between trustee and investor.
During this study in what was a game of give and get the conclusion was that the anterior insula region of the brain only registered what the borderline participants gave – the money they invested – and not the money they received.
In the normal people, the anterior insula showed activity that responded in direct proportion to the amount of money sent and the money received.
The scientists describe the anterior insula region of the brain as the area in the brain that is known to respond when “norms” are violated or when someone is experiencing or perceiving something as a violation.
Brooks King-Casas, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychiatry and
behavioral sciences at BCM, says that the scan provides fresh insights into the neurobiology of borderline personality disorder, which may someday be used as a diagnostic tool or even a way to determine the effectiveness of a treatment.
“It’s new and different because it’s not a lesion (or injury to the brain) but it is a difference in perceiving information that comes from an interaction. That is the area where people with borderline personality disorder have the most problem,” said Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM.
A research article on this study appears in the current issue of the journal Science
In my opinion, this study seems to be proving what has already been said of Borderline Personality Disorder for years – that there is a neurological/biological component to it. In reading the full article of this study it wasn’t absolutely clear to me if these findings which are considered fairly ground-breaking will be applied more to finding more accurate ways to diagnose BPD or to what scientists may believe will be more effective treatment. Perhaps the aim at first is to learn more about the diagnostic side and then see what else they learn that can be applied to actual treatment.
I find it important to note here that regardless of this finding and its neurological implications, this is not something that cannot be overcome.
When I was diagnosed with BPD, at the age of 19, until my recovery at the age of 38, I had lived a life that had been ripe with misperception and an inability to trust. In my recovery from BPD, both my misperceptions and distrust improved and where I used to be so distrusting that is not the case now. Where I used to misperceive and/or ascribe motives to what people did or didn’t do, did or didn’t say, I no longer do that either – anymore than the “averagely healthy” person, who from time to time may wonder about someone’s intentions. However, it became clear to me, in recovery, that the intentions of others are not something that we can know unless we ask them about it.
Finding any biological signature for Borderline Personality Disorder or various aspects of it that seem to correlate directly with “borderline behaviour and/or perception” is likely going to be a positive thing overall. However, it must be remembered that there are things about brain chemistry and the neurological component of BPD that can be changed in and through psychotherapy.
Whether or not changes are 100% on a neurological level or not may or may not be able to be reliably measured in the future but as one recovers from BPD through hard work in therapy one can learn new ways of thinking that do effect changes in the neurological experience within the brain.
I have concern when I hear this news that again it could be a precursor or taken as evidence to support the quest for the “magical-cure-all pill”. A pill that I doubt will ever be developed. A pill, that if you have BPD, you cannot afford to wait for.
I have concern that this may leave many with BPD believing that they cannot recover. If you have BPD, it is important not to look at this or any other scientific news about BPD in a black-and-white way. The biological component to BPD that is being more accurately identified now does mean that those with BPD need to feel hopeless about recovery or like they are destined to always be borderline.
We can overcome defects in our biology. Psychotherapy of all different modalities can and does positively impact the experience of BPD – biological or nature/nurture. Just as some believe science is attempting to prove an all-biological argument to the cause and course of BPD – still many believe that BPD is a mixture of biology and environment.
In my own recovery from BPD I do not believe that it was all about merely overcoming some biological/neurological reality. It also involved a lot that is best described as psychological in origin.
Science is important. Science, however, cannot speak to the spiritual component of healing and recovery. We are much more than the mere “wiring” of our brains.
Dr. Stuart Yudofsky, chair of the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at BCM, agrees that the finding my help eliminate the stigma associated with such disorders. The finding will help in three areas:
“- Diagnosis by giving a biologic measure that can be used to determine if a person has the problem.
– Treatment using this brain-based difference to devise cognitive interventions or even medications that will affect the brain reactions.
– Monitoring the effectiveness of treatment by determining how the brain’s dysfunctional responses to the input from others change with treatment.”
© A.J. Mahari, August 9, 2008 – All rights reserved.

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