Nigerian Lawmakers at the lower chamber s of the National Assembly has has vowed to probe the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) over a N100billion financial mismanagement.
The motion for the probing of the commission was moved by Minority Leader of the House, Ndidi Elumelu.
Moving the motion, Elumelu said the N100 billion given to the commission by the federal government has “vanished” with nothing to show for it
Elumelu alleged that Mohammed Goni Alkali, commission’s managing director, of awarding inexistent contracts.
“The N100 billion so far disbursed to the commission by the federal government is said to have vanished under a year without any visible impact on the refugees nor any infrastructural development credited to the name of the commission in the whole of the north-east,” Alkali said.
“The corrupt practices include high handedness by the managing director, Mohammed Goni Alkali, over inflation of contracts, awards of non existent contracts, massive contract splitting and flagrant disregard for the procurement laws in the award of contracts.
“There are allegations of how the minister of humanitarian affairs and disaster management, Sadiya Farouk, was said to have entered into an unholy deal with the managing director of the commission to illegally withdraw money for the purchase military vehicles without any recounted to the board.
“The act, which completely disregards the country’s procurement laws, must be seriously frowned at.”
The NEDC was established in 2017 to help in the reconstruction of communities hit by the Boko Haram insurgency.
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What Is Magnesium Citrate and Why Is it Better than Other Magnesium Compounds?
In recent years, a growing number of people have started taking a proactive approach to everyday wellness. They are eating better, exercising more, and making simple lifestyle changes to support optimal health—and one of those changes is adding more magnesium to their daily diet.
Magnesium is an essential macromineral involved in over 300 cellular processes, including those responsible for protein synthesis and ATP production, but many Americans still fall short of consuming the recommended daily amount.
Taking a daily supplement can help boost your magnesium intake, but it is important to make sure the supplement you choose is fully absorbed by your body so you get the most benefit.
This is where magnesium citrate shines.
First, a little science: Magnesium supplements come in the form of compounds. The magnesium ion (Mg2+) is combined with a salt, an acid, or an amino acid chelate to keep the mineral ion in a stable form that is suitable for consumption.
Magnesium citrate combines the salt element of magnesium with citric acid, resulting in a highly absorbable form of magnesium. With most magnesium supplements, the body is only able to absorb and assimilate a small percentage of the magnesium, but in the form of a mineral citrate, the body is able to absorb a much greater amount.
Why is absorbability so important?
If you’re taking a daily magnesium supplement but your body can’t easily take in and use the magnesium compound, you’ll miss out on all of the health-promoting benefits. On the other hand, if it’s readily absorbed and usable by your body—what scientists call bioavailable—then you’re in luck.
While not all magnesium compounds are created equal, magnesium citrate and glycinate are two of the better absorbed forms of magnesium.
How much magnesium does the average person need?
The Daily Value (DV) for magnesium for ages 4 and above is 420 mg. (If women are pregnant or lactating, those numbers will be slightly different).
Infants under a year should get between 30 mg and 75 mg of magnesium daily.
What causes magnesium deficiency?
Magnesium deficiency can be caused by a number of external factors, including everyday stress, taking certain medications (such as diuretics, antibiotics, oral contraceptives, insulin, and cortisone), heavy exercise, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders, a lack of adequate dietary magnesium, and too much calcium in the diet.
What type of Magnesium does Natural Vitality CALM use?
Most Natural Vitality CALM powders contain magnesium carbonate along with citric acid; this forms a magnesium citrate solution when combined with water. The reaction will occur immediately in hot water, and when the fizzing subsides it means the product is converted into magnesium citrate. If you prefer cold water, the process may take up to 15 minutes. Either way, the final product, once dissolved, is ready to be absorbed and utilized by your body.
Natural Vitality CALM gummies contain magnesium citrate. Natural Vitality CALM also offers supplements with a combination of magnesium carbonate and magnesium glycinate. Also available are Natural Vitality CALM capsules, which contain highly absorbable magnesium glycinate.
Ultimately, what matters is whether or not your supplement is able to get the magnesium to your cells, where it’s needed.
Magnesium citrate and glycinate are not only well absorbed, they are also highly bioavailable.

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Dust off your Seersucker suit, your favorite bow tie, and ladies, don’t forget your over the top hat, it’s Kentucky Derby weekend. The Kentucky Derby is a southern tradition, celebrating the running of the thoroughbreds,reaching back to 1875. A classic parade of southern culture, style and Kentucky cuisine. It’s always a great occasion to muddle some fresh mint and yell for your favorite horse and jockey.
What is more traditional than to prepare mint juleps and a nice big slice of derby day pie? My secret is to combine both, a Bourbon Derby Day Pie with Mint Julep Whipped Cream. A beautiful slice of Southern food, for a classic Southern weekend tradition. Stay Hungry Y’all !
-The Hungry Southerner
Bourbon Derby Day Pie
- 1 uncooked pie crust (freezer section)
- 1 cup sugar + 2 tablespoons
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs beaten (don’t over beat)
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 1 stick unsalted melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Splash of good bourbon
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Mix the dry ingredients (flour and sugar). Then combine the rest of the ingredients with the dry ingredients to form the pie filling. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for about 1 hr or until center of the pie sets. Let cool and serve with Mint Julep Whipped Cream.
Mint Julep Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sugar
- splash of good bourbon
- 5 mint leaves
Mix the bourbon and mint with 1 tablespoon of sugar and muddle until mint is pulverized. Then mix the rest of the sugar and heavy cream into a cold bowl. Strain bourbon in with the other ingredients. Whip with a hand mixer until soft peaks form . Serve with pie and enjoy!
NOTE: Derby Pie is a trademark of Kern’s Kitchen, which is a little crazy if you think about it, kind of like trying to trademark Red Velvet Cake or Pecan Pie…it is what it is though!
One response to “Southern Kitchen – Winner’s Circle Derby Day Pie”
That pie looks absolutely divine… I might have to try that for my Maryland horse race party in a few weeks…

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Indian constitution encapsulates social safeguard measures for all citizens of India in Article 15 and Article 16. Article 15 mandates prohibition of discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
Article 16 mandates equal opportunity in matters of public employment. Article 16(2) further states that no citizen shall on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, descent, place of birth, residence or any of them, be ineligible for, or discriminated against in respect of, any employment or office under the State.
KIIT is committed to promoting equal employment opportunities and a workplace that is free of all forms of discrimination. Equal opportunity means that all staff experience fairness, impartiality and equal access to all career initiatives in KIIT. KIIT’s Commitment to equal opportunity promotes an inclusive work environment that values and accepts the diverse cultural and social backgrounds of its staff. The Anti-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policy is consistent with the KIIT ‘s pursuit of excellence. This policy is underpinned by a set of values and key guiding principles in the building of a community of all employees.
This Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Policy (“Policy”) states the internal policy of the KIIT University with regard to non-discrimination at the workplace and equal opportunities during recruitment.
This Policy is internal to KIIT and is meant to provide a safe, diverse and comfortable workplace at KIIT. This Policy is without prejudice to any anti-discrimination provisions of applicable law including, but not restricted to, the provisions of:
- Article 17 of the Constitution of India;
- the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955,
- the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989;
- the Sexual Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013;
- Sections 354 and 509 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860; and,
- the Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995.
The objectives of this Equal Opportunity (EEO) and Anti-Discrimination Policy are to ensure that all:
- KIIT’s employees or potential employees do not suffer unfair discrimination in the workplace.
- Individuals and groups within the KIIT work in an environment where all decisions are free of discrimination, where they have equal opportunity based on relevant abilities and merit.
- Employees are encouraged to take positive action towards promoting equal opportunity throughout the organization.
- Personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, company-sponsored training programs, and social and recreational programs, will be administered on a non- discriminatory basis.
- Application of labour laws to be uniformly applied in the organization.
- KIIT will not adversely discriminate, and prohibits other adverse discrimination at the workplace, on the basis of religion, race, caste, sex, place of birth, descent, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or any of them (“Discrimination Characteristics”). KIIT will not condone any adverse discrimination against any person on its premises, whether that person is its students or employee or otherwise.
- Any person who believes himself or herself to have been subjected to adverse discrimination on the basis of the Discrimination Characteristics is encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of the Internal Complaint Committee of KIIT at the earliest practical opportunity. No person will be punished, retaliated against, or limited in employment or other opportunity for exercising anything set out in this Policy, or for filing a complaint, furnishing information for, or participating in an investigation, or any other activity related to the administration of this Policy.
- Any adverse discrimination or other action or behaviour that constitutes a violation of law will be reported to the police.
Equal Opportunities :
- KIIT provides equal opportunities to its employment, consultancy or otherwise without regard for the Discrimination Characteristics. All actions of KIIT with regard to its employees relating to compensation, benefits, transfers, leave, layoffs, training, education, and assistance, will be made without regard for the Discrimination Characteristics.
- Notwithstanding anything contained in the previous paragraph, if KIIT reasonably believes that its employment, workplace or premises do not adequately represent the balance of diversity of persons who share one or more of the Discrimination Characteristics, it may, with the aim only of redressing that imbalance, take positive discriminatory action in respect of persons who share that aspect, or those aspects, of the Discrimination Characteristics that are sought to be adequately represented.
- Any person who believes himself or herself to have been subjected to adverse discrimination, or impermissible positive discrimination, on the basis of the Discrimination Characteristics is encouraged to bring the matter to the attention of the Internal Complaint Committee at the earliest practical opportunity.
Nature of workplace Discrimination:
Discrimination occurs when someone is treated unfavourably because of a certain attribute. Discrimination may involve some or all of the following:
- Conduct that can be considered harassing, coercive or disruptive, including sexual harassment
- Making offensive ‘jokes’ about another worker’s clan, ethnic background, colour, sex or disability
- Expressing negative stereotypes about particular groups e.g. “married women shouldn’t be working.”
- Judging someone on their political or religious beliefs rather than their work performance.
- Using selection processes based on irrelevant attributes such as ethnic or clan group, age, sex or disability rather than on knowledge, skills and merit. Parameters of Discrimination – Strictly Prohibited
KIIT and its employees shall strive to create a workplace that is free from discrimination in their employment practices against any potential or existing employees, and shall not discriminate on a person’s:
- Age or other circumstances
- Cultural or social beliefs such as religious
- Educational Background
- Race, ethnicity or nationality
- Spiritual, traditional or customary beliefs
- Political opinion
- Physical features
- Gender identity and expression
- Marital status
- Pregnancy or judging the impacts of potential pregnancy on decisions
- Sexual orientation
- Health or physical disability or impairment
- Medical record / HIV status
Complaint process and procedures :
A person wishing to make a complaint of discrimination can consult and file a complaint with the Internal Complaint Committee. The complaint should be made in writing and addressed to chairperson of the committee within 5 working days of any such incident of discrimination.
The constitution of the Committee shall be:
- A Presiding Officer who shall be a woman faculty member employed at a senior level (not below the rank of Professor) nominated by the Vice Chancellor – Presiding Person
- Two faculty members and two non-teaching employees, preferably committed to the cause of women or who have had experience in social work or have legal knowledge, nominated by the Vice Chancellor.
- Three student representative, if the matter needs the involvement of students
- One member from non-government organisations or association committed to the cause of women or a person familiarly with the issues relating to discrimination.
- Director, Student Counselling – Member Secretary
Once the complaint has been filed an investigation will be undertaken immediately by IIC and work towards the prompt resolution and prevention of discriminatory acts and practices. The matter should be resolved within 15 working days.
Within 10 days of result of the IIC meeting, either the complainant or the respondent may make a request that an investigation be reviewed stating which aspect of the investigation is inadequate. The request must be submitted to the office of the Vice Chancellor, who will determine if the investigation is to be re-opened in order to address the concerned raised. In case the appeal is taken up, then the investigation shall be completed within 15 working days by the independent committee constituted by the Vice Chancellor. The result of the appeal shall be binding on the complainant for all purposes.


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Q. My husband and I were both federal employees and took the Voluntary Early Retirement Authority. The minimum retirement age for both of us is age 56. Will we both be eligible to receive the special retirement supplement at the MRA, or will only one of us receive the supplement at MRA? A. You will both be eligible for the SRS when you reach your MRA. Reg Jones is away until May 2. Daily posts of previously submitted questions will continue, while newer queries will be answered following his return.
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Q. I have 29 years of service at the age of 47. I’m under FERS retirement. Is it true that you can retire with a retirement supplement at 30 years of service age 50? And I’d be entitled to the SRS when I reach my minimum retirement age?
Q. Hi, I have just retired under FERS after 34.5 years at the U.S. Postal Service. I understand that Social Security will penalize me if I earn more than $17,640 per year. I know they take $1 for every $3 that I earn over that amount. Do I just lose that money?
Q. I am a FERS employee with 18 years of service. I am retired military with 20 years of service that I bought back soon after I became a FERS employee. I turn 56 this year. Am I entitled to the special retirement supplement and, if so, how would I calculate the amount? My question is based on guidance I was provided that stated the requirement for the SRS is “Retirement at MRA with 30 years” or “Retirement at age 60 with 20 years” … but only true FERS time counts, not military time.
Q. 5 CFR 842.503 (a)(1) says that 30 years of service grants you entitlement to the special retirement supplement, yet the Office of Personnel Management denied it to me. I just left the service two years prior to minimum retirement age with 30-plus years of service.

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The Web of Issues (IoT) brings sensors, cloud computing, analytics, and folks collectively to enhance productiveness and effectivity. It empowers prospects with the intelligence they should construct new providers and enterprise fashions, enhance services over time, perceive their prospects’ wants to supply higher providers, and enhance buyer experiences. Enterprise operations grow to be extra environment friendly by making clever choices extra rapidly and over time develop a data-driven self-discipline resulting in income progress and better operational effectivity.
On this submit, we showcase how one can construct an event-driven structure through the use of AWS IoT providers and AWS purpose-built knowledge providers. We additionally talk about key concerns and greatest practices whereas constructing event-driven software architectures with IoT sensor knowledge.
Deriving insights from IoT sensor knowledge
Organizations create worth by making choices from their IoT sensor knowledge in close to actual time. Some widespread use instances and options that match underneath event-driven structure utilizing IoT sensor knowledge embrace:
- Medical gadget knowledge assortment for personalised affected person well being monitoring, opposed occasion prediction, and avoidance.
- Industrial IoT use instances to observe gear high quality and decide actions like adjusting machine settings, utilizing completely different sources of uncooked supplies, or performing further employee coaching to enhance the standard of the manufacturing unit output.
- Linked car use instances, resembling voice interplay, navigation, location-based providers, distant car diagnostics, predictive upkeep, media streaming, and car security, which are primarily based on in-vehicle computing and close to real-time predictive analytics within the cloud.
- Sustainability and waste discount options, which offer entry to dashboards, monitoring programs, knowledge assortment, and summarization instruments that use machine studying (ML) algorithms to satisfy sustainability objectives. Assembly sustainability objectives is paramount for patrons within the journey and hospitality industries.
Occasion-driven reference structure with IoT sensor knowledge
Determine 1 illustrates how one can architect an event-driven structure with IoT sensor knowledge for close to real-time predictive analytics and proposals.
- Knowledge originates in IoT units resembling medical units, automotive sensors, industrial IoT sensors.This telemetry knowledge is collected utilizing AWS IoT Greengrass, an open-source IoT edge runtime and cloud service that helps your units gather and analyze knowledge nearer to the place the info is generated.When an occasion arrives, AWS IoT Greengrass reacts autonomously to native occasions, filters and aggregates gadget knowledge, then communicates securely with the cloud and different native units in your community to ship the info.
- Occasion knowledge is ingested into the cloud utilizing edge-to-cloud interface providers resembling AWS IoT Core, a managed cloud platform that connects, manages, and scales units simply and securely.AWS IoT Core interacts with cloud functions and different units. It’s also possible to use AWS IoT SiteWise, a managed service that helps you gather, mannequin, analyze, and visualize knowledge from industrial gear at scale.
- AWS IoT Core can immediately stream ingested knowledge into Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Streams. The ingested knowledge will get remodeled and analyzed in close to actual time utilizing Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics with Apache Flink and Apache Beam frameworks.Stream knowledge can additional be enriched utilizing lookup knowledge hosted in an information warehouse resembling Amazon Redshift. Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics can persist SQL outcomes to Amazon Redshift after the shopper’s integration and stream aggregation (for instance, one minute or 5 minutes).The ends in Amazon Redshift can be utilized for additional downstream enterprise intelligence (BI) reporting providers, resembling Amazon QuickSight.
- Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics may write to an AWS Lambda perform, which may invoke Amazon SageMaker fashions. Amazon SageMaker is a essentially the most full, end-to-end service for machine studying.
- As soon as the ML mannequin is educated and deployed in SageMaker, inferences are invoked in a micro batch utilizing AWS Lambda. Inferenced knowledge is distributed to Amazon OpenSearch Service to create personalised monitoring dashboards utilizing Amazon OpenSearch Service dashboards.The remodeled IoT sensor knowledge will be saved in Amazon DynamoDB. Clients can use AWS AppSync to supply close to real-time knowledge queries to API providers for downstream functions. These enterprise functions will be cell apps or enterprise functions to trace and monitor the IoT sensor knowledge in close to real-time.Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics can write to an Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Firehose stream, which is a completely managed service for delivering close to real-time streaming knowledge to locations like Amazon Easy Storage Service (Amazon S3), Amazon Redshift, Amazon OpenSearch Service, Splunk, and any customized HTTP endpoints or endpoints owned by supported third-party service suppliers, together with Datadog, Dynatrace, LogicMonitor, MongoDB, New Relic, and Sumo Logic.
On this instance, knowledge from Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics is written to Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Firehose, which micro-batch streams knowledge into an Amazon S3 knowledge lake. The Amazon S3 knowledge lake shops telemetry knowledge for future batch analytics.
Key concerns and greatest practices
Maintain the next greatest practices in thoughts:
- Outline the enterprise worth from IoT sensor knowledge by way of interactive discovery classes with varied stakeholders inside your group.
- Determine the kind of IoT sensor knowledge you need to gather and analyze for predictive analytics.
- Select the appropriate instruments for the job, relying upon your online business use case and your knowledge shoppers. Please discuss with step 5 earlier on this submit, the place completely different purpose-built knowledge providers have been used primarily based on person personas.
- Take into account the event-driven structure as three key parts: occasion producers, occasion routers, and occasion shoppers. A producer publishes an occasion to the router, which filters and pushes the occasions to shoppers. Producer and shopper providers are decoupled, which permits them to be scaled, up to date, and deployed independently.
- On this structure, IoT sensors are occasion producers. Amazon IoT Greengrass, Amazon IoT Core, Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Streams, and Amazon Kinesis Knowledge Analytics work collectively because the router from which a number of shoppers can devour IoT sensor-generated knowledge. These shoppers embrace Amazon S3 knowledge lakes for telemetry knowledge evaluation, Amazon OpenSearch Service for personalised dashboards, and Amazon DynamoDB or AWS AppSync for the downstream enterprise software’s consumption.
On this submit, we demonstrated how one can construct an event-driven structure with IoT sensor knowledge utilizing AWS IoT providers and AWS purpose-built knowledge providers. Now you can construct your personal event-driven functions utilizing this submit together with your IoT sensor knowledge and combine with your online business functions as wanted.


Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Elmer Sperry's files on the compound diesel engine and the electric transmission include a number of blueprints and patent diagrams describing his diesel engine and proposed electronic transmission. During the 1920s Sperry collaborated closely with H. C. Snow, an engineer with the Velie Motors Corporation of Moline, Illinois, and the collection includes a complete file of their letters. These records show that in spite of their efforts the diesel project was both a technological and financial failure. Sperry could not develop a working model nor could he raise the capital required to finance research and development in this area. For a while Ford Motor Company, Standard Oil, Baldwin Locomotive Works, and the Illinois Central Railroad expressed interest in Sperry's work but, when research and development did not proceed as rapidly as expected, they quickly withdrew their support.
The Joseph D. Lovell Locomotive Rosters constitute a partial roster of Pennsylvania Railroad steam, electric and early diesel locomotives to 1946. The collection also contains seven small ledgers listing the production of not only the Juniata Shops, but also the earlier Altoona Machine Shops (1866-1904) and locomotives purchased from outside builders, principally the Baldwin Locomotive Works. His lists include rosters for both the Pennsylvania Railroad proper and its predecessor lines.
There is also a folder containing copies of letters and notes by Robert B. Watson documenting the provenance of the records.
Thomas Lansford Foster (1894-1956) was manager of export sales for Baldwin Locomotive Works in Eddystone, Pennsylvania. Baldwin Locomotive Works was a manufacturer of railroad locomotives from 1825 until 1972. This small colleciton consistate of five photographs showing Thomas L. Foster with other Baldwin staff and customers visiting the headquarters.


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Miami is a city that is constantly booming with culture and is rich in diversity. It is increasingly growing in cultural projects created by people from across the world who choose to present their work to the public. Three cultural institutions, which are fairly new, have become main attractions here in Miami.
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum, Faena Forum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) are three cultural institutions that are widely appreciated by tourists and locals. These cultural institutions are bringing people from different parts of the world because they too want to experience these artistic creations.
Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science
The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science had its grand opening May 8, 2017. Located in the heart of downtown the museum has a beautiful view of the open bay.
The Frost Museum is split up into four parts to separate the planetarium, aquarium, and what is called the “north and west wings”. The museum was built in efforts to enlighten those about living organisms along with the science behind it, space and its systems, “the physics of flight”, the human body and its functions, the human mind, and following that there is much more.
It also holds a laser and light show that could hypnotize anybody instantly from the calming sounds to the soothing look of the lights. The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science focuses on making the exhibit and interactive hands on experience with shows to engage all audiences.
Their main mission is to enrich people about the world that surrounds them. Since their grand opening of the museum they have been successful and have continued to bring culture and education to the city of Miami.
Institute of Contemporary Art
As Miami continues to grow its art scene so does the Institute of Contemporary Art. Beginning on December 1, 2017 the ICA will be opening a 20,000 square foot exhibition with a variety of sculptures, photographs, paintings, and a garden.
Their main goal is to bring in different works of art with the endeavor of sponsoring the artists to expose their work to their audience. The ICA focuses on exchanging art and ideas beyond a local level but on a national level. Throughout the year they hold different events that engage people.
Their next upcoming event is Thursday June 29, 2017 at 7pm. Although this event is closed to members it gives members an opportunity to meet a Miami-based integrative artist named Virgo. At this event they will have the leisure of engaging in an immersive virtual reality created by the artist.
Bringing all walks of artistic talents together the ICA has a free admissions fee providing a space for everyone to experience beautiful art at all times of the year.
With 43,000 square feet of event space and a 2,900 square foot amphitheater, the Faena Forum is roaring with space for all types of cultural ventures. The Faena Forum is one of the three neighboring Faena structures that Alan Faena has created.
Designed by Rem Koolhaas and the OMA team, Alan Faena along with the designers produced masterpieces in Miami creating a “utopian place”. The forum brings in local and international artists, producers, designers, and film-makers to conceive a piece of work that is structured specifically to work on-site.
Frequently changing, the Faena Forum’s most recent event is called the “June Film Cycle”. This event goes on throughout June, and it is a showing of independent films from directors and artist across the world.
Alan Faena once said this in his interview with Forbes, “We have this possibility to create a utopian place and make it a reality. We can create an environment to really change cities,” and that is exactly what they did.
Thanks for taking to time to read my cash flow properties blog every week. Cash Flow Properties helps investors understand the market in South Florida especially the investment side of it. Buying fixing and selling and renting is the core of the company. If you are interested in learning how to invest in properties to fix and sell (fix and flip) or fix and rent, please contact me at 954-274-8511 or visit my website www.CashFlowFL.com our new Cash Flow Properties Academy www.CashFlowPA.com.

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"The first question I have when Russian clients call me is 'where is the money?'" Almas, a real estate broker in Dubai, told Middle East Eye.
The 55-year-old Russian speaker, who hails from a country in the former Soviet Union, says he has been inundated with calls from Russians desperately looking to buy property in the UAE as Western sanctions start to bite and the rouble plummets.
"The UAE is no stranger to sanctions on third countries, especially Iran, now we are seeing indications of potential Russian holdings there. This will not help in efforts to address illicit financial flows," Alex Zerden, a former Treasury Department official in the Obama and Trump administrations, told MEE.
Read more from The Middle East Eye.

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Core Systems with As Insurance-As-A-Service
- Anthony O’Donnell, Senior Editor – Insurance Innovation Reporter
- Reetika Joshi, Research Director – HfS Research
- Eric Miller, Senior Vice President – Advantage Insurance
- Liza Smith, Chief Revenue Officer – OneShield Software
Changing insurer processes and culture to meet evolving customer expectations, achieve efficiencies and improve retention.
As technology-driven change rapidly transforms the insurance landscape and customer expectations, insurers are looking to modernize their core systems to deliver a customer-centric service and more efficient business processes.
Our expert panel will share their vision for the future development of insurance, how you deliver customer-centric service and what this means for traditional operating models – including core software installations, cloud deployments, and business process as-a-service offerings.
Discover the insights that will help you assess your next move towards operational agility in today’s insurance world.
Topics to be covered include:
- How are disruptive technologies impacting insurer operating models?
- What are the barriers to moving to cloud-based systems?
- With the “As-a-Service” economy growing, should you be considering Insurance as a Service(IaaS)?
- How do you create a burning platform for change within the organization?


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Starring Michelle Trachtenberg and Rick Fox, “The Christmas Gift” is about ten-year-old Megan, who upon receiving a Secret Santa gift, is touched by its contents which end up having a huge impact on her life. Now a driven young journalist, Megan can’t shake her desire to thank the person who sent her that heartfelt gift over a decade ago. Determined to prove herself to her editor, she goes on the search for the perfect Christmas story, and in doing so, she finally discovers who her Secret Santa is. Inspired by a true story.

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Often, I resent coming into adulthood at this point of history.
Of course, I have no point of reference to compare adulthood during any other time, but still. Being adult, conscious, and well-meaning is exhausting right now.
As I'm often subject to the currents of generalized, disordered anxiety, this doesn't fare well for me mentally. Many times, I've resented waking up, and I've resented every bit of awfulness that has led to every large chunk of awfulness that affects people worldwide. I like to think bigger than myself more often than not, which leads to carrying the stress of the world (or so it feels) on my shoulders.
"So how do you manage to behave as a functioning young adult? How do you convince yourself that life is worth living every single, degrading, stressful day?"
These are not, I imagine, questions you are internally asking me right now, but rather questions I ask myself almost every day. And boy, you can bet your bottom dollar that I struggle to find an answer sometimes. BUT (and it's a big ol' butt), there IS something that is consistently soothing for me: art.
Yeah, no duh.
But really: thinking of the stories that matter to me and how they affect their audiences for the better and manage to provide social impact while simultaneously creating something beautiful, demonstrating the beauty that our world and this life can offer? That's some good shit right there.
Theatre and music and novels and visuals and shows and movies and video games and podcasts and ANY other medium that facilitates a lens on our human lives and conditions is what gets me out of bed. Art ALWAYS has an impact; I am a firm believer of this approach. And thinking of the potential I could possibly have through art? That's life. That is love. I start to generate an undying thirst for content creation; I have rough ideas for podcasts and musicals and stories and characters that all matter very much to me. That love I have for meaningful content opens the floodgates for the love I feel anywhere and everywhere else.
At that point, I can usually manage to get myself out of bed and face this weird, tumultuous, beautiful world.
Enjoy some good art today.
Get creative out there.


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Smarter Faster Better, by Charles Duhigg, is a book that will get you excited about productivity! Using powerful anecdotes (worth sharing in your next keynote address) from the worlds of theater, movie-making, poker, aviation, medicine, education and business, insights are gleaned into the factors that impact attention, motivation and productivity.
One of the most immediately useful ideas, drawn from the author’s own experiences, is how to create a more productive to-do list. If you are a busy person that gets a lot done each day but never seems to find the time to work on your “heart’s desire”; that book, painting or trip that never seems to materialize- then this is the book for you. Duhigg walks you through the steps needed to make your “stretch goals” a reality using “s.m.a.r.t. goals.” Duhigg’s updated to-do list is simple to implement and will allow you to complete more creative projects.
As a teacher, I most resonated with the chapters of the book that emphasized the importance of choice and voice in impacting motivation and productivity. Businesses mentioned in the book found greater success as executives gave voice to employees that were closest to problems and allowed them agency to find solutions. These sections served as important reminders to infuse choice and voice for all students in every day’s learning in order to increase student motivation, engagement and achievement.
As a writer, I was inspired by the chapters about the creative processes that gave birth to “Frozen”, a Disney movie, and the iconic play, “West Side Story.” The depth of struggle, despair and time that went into each of these projects was very comforting, as well as the torturous path that led to creative breakthroughs. In light of the intimate description of the work behind the genius and artistic vision, I will now look at a blank page or a storyline that isn’t working with different eyes.
As a team member, the sections about the importance of people being heard, respected and allowed to speak freely, as well as the importance of having norms for successful team interactions is not a new message but bears repeating.
Smarter Faster Better was one of those audiobooks that soon made me sorry that I hadn’t bought the hardcover to keep in my bookshelf and pull out for ready reference! However, being able to listen to all those wonderful anecdotes, learning that I could clip and bookmark audio clips for future reference and finding the book’s end notes in the Resources section of Charles Duhigg’s website, eased my pain.
In a world where we all have never been busier while getting less and less done, Smarter Faster Better by Charles Duhigg gives us not only hope and inspiration, but practical solutions to make our lives more productive, and most importantly, more meaningful.

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text: OBJECTIVE In order to support plans and actions that combat the local increasing overweight and obesity prevalence in adolescents, the factors associated to weight excess in public school students from Montes Claros, MG, Southeast Brazil, were studied. METHODS Cross-sectional study with a sample of adolescents from the public schools of the city. The nutritional status was evaluated and an inquiry was carried out in the schools to determine food consumption and practice of physical activities. Factors associated to weight excess were assessed by bivariate analysis followed by logistic regression. RESULTS Weight excess prevalence was detected in 18.5% of the 535 adolescents evaluated. The factors associated to weight excess were: per capita income above half minimum wage (OR 1.99; 95%CI 1.01-3.93), candy consumption above two daily portions (OR 1.94; 95%CI 1.13-3.32) and absence of sport activity during leisure time (OR 2.54; 95%CI 1.15-5.59). CONCLUSIONS The proportion of weight excess in adolescents from public schools is relevant and associated with socioeconomic condition of the family, bad eating habits and sedentary life.

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The USA is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world, with 19% of all immigrants around the globe calling the United States their home. The feeling of many is that the US provides a better life for these migrants, and whilst that is certainly true in many cases, we cannot forget the important role which they play when it comes to strengthening our economy. Additionally it is important to remember the role that migrants have played in the diversification of the nation, which is by far and away one of the reasons why many consider this to be the greatest country on the planet.
Let’s take a look into why migrants arrive and what they provide for our economy.
Working in the US
For the most part immigrants come here to find jobs, skilled jobs and to earn a better wage than they may be able to in their home nation. In fact this is why we see such a huge amount of remittances, which is an international money transfer, back to the home nations of immigrants each year. This is how migrants share the wealth with their family back home, who may not be able to count on jobs, or jobs which are well paid.
The immigrant labor force work at incredibly high rates in job positions which are critical for our communities. This includes healthcare workers, cleaners, cooks, builders, trash collectors, teachers and many more roles which are critical to supporting the local economy and our communities.
Boosting The Birth Rate
In recent years we have seen the birth rate drop to historically low levels, which can eventually lead to a decline in the labor force and a higher dependence on healthcare. Thanks to migrants however we can ensure that the labor force remains strong both now and in the future. Migrants who upgrade their lifestyles once they secure a solid income are more likely to have children and thus reverse that decline in the birth rate.
There is clear evidence that the children of immigrants have high levels of ambition as to what they will achieve in their lives. Recent studies show that children of immigrants reach higher levels of education, higher earnings and work in higher ranked jobs than their parents. This upwards mobility contributes greatly to the success of our economy.
We have to get away from this idea that immigrants only work in low paid jobs, this is absolutely not the case. In fact we are seeing emerging sectors such as Pharma and tech which are absolutely reliant on the abilities and skills of migrant workers to move the country forward. We only need to take a look at the Covid-19 vaccine, which was developed by foreign-born scientists, to showcase exactly what these individuals are able to contribute to the nation’s economy.
There is no doubt that without the volume of migrant workers which the US has, the economy would be far away from where it is right now.


There’s no way to take a direct picture of something as small and fleeting as a Higgs boson. But physicists can photograph its relatives, directly imaging atomic structures and improving our understanding of atomic physics. Now comes this picture: The first-ever snapshot of a single atom’s shadow.
This is the smallest thing that can be seen in visible light. A team led by Dave Kielpinski at Griffith University in Australia figured out how to grasp a single ytterbium ion in an electric field, holding it in place so it could be photographed. They shone light on it in a specific frequency, and used an ultra-high-resolution microscope to focus on it. The atom cast a shadow on a CCD detector, which captured the image you see here.
The team wanted to prove how many atoms it takes to cast a shadow, and it turns out it was just one. This has some practical applications, too, like determining what types of light would be needed to watch certain biological processes without damaging them.
The research appears this week in Nature Communications.


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In late March, Missouri Secretary of State Jason Kander proposed cutting 13 Missouri State Library positions. This is actually a pretty dramatic cut for the state library. But what has librarians shocked is not the proposed cuts.
Let’s face it, this is an era of recession and recovery. Layoffs and budget cuts are a way of life. They make us sad, but they don’t make us hate Jason Kander. I don’t know whether he recognized the importance of libraries in the community, or the role that his library system plays in facilitation and assistance to all the public, private and special libraries across the state. And really, that doesn’t matter. What does matter is that he doesn’t know what librarians do.
He did not consult with any of the state libraries, or even the library directors about this decision. According to Kander “My staff researched for months before this reorganization. (And) we determined that too much of the money was going to staff, administrative costs and little-used programs, so we eliminated those inefficiencies” (This quote came from here: http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/apr/06/kander-defends-plan-local-librarians-are-unhappy/ . I did the bolding all by myself!)
And this, my friends is where the problem lies. He did not allow librarians to do what they do best: research and answer questions. Stating that his staff did the research is like telling a college professor you did all your research via Google and Wikipedia. And nothing angers a librarian more than making decisions about her job without allowing her to do proper inquiries (preferably using Boolean Operators). Because Kander has declined to meet with the Missouri Library Association to talk about these cuts, which will go into effect July 1, 2013, MLA wrote a strongly worded and well-researched letter to express their outrage: http://molib.org/news/040213-pressrelease-sosresponseletter.pdf. Holy library anarchy, Batman.
The bottom line is this: I, as a librarian who lives and votes in Missouri, am not happy with both Kander’s method of making cuts and his refusal to sit down and talk with a library association or any librarians about the job cuts. Likely those talks would not have changed anything other than make librarians feel like their voices had been heard. But not even meeting with them- that seems very arrogant. Kander, you will not be getting my vote.


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when we took possession of our house from the family who had rented it, i made a commitment.
i would clean and paint this house like christ was coming to the house.
that is, after all, what we want.
for him to roam the halls.
eat, sleep, work and rest with us.
this was olympic style cleaning and painting.
this was, as the kids say, “epic” cleaning and painting.
marathon ,gillian micheals screaming in my face, “clean!” cleaning.
it was “order chinese cuz i ain’t cookin’ today” deep deep cleaning.
and here is the fortune that came with my 10 minute lunch break:
good thing, too.
i lost everything in the stock market crash.
you’d think i’d be great to loss by now:
at church the lord showed me a picture.
of a beautiful sand sculpture like the tibetan buddist monks make
then he showed me a picture of me
crushed like sand
so i have to learn to soften.
to be his hands and feet
i have to die.
and when i do
or what is more…he lives more and more.
let it be.
i have been crucified with christ and I no longer live, but christ lives in me. the life I live in the body, i live by faith in the son of god, who loved me and gave himself for me.


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The mid-size 2017 Subaru Legacy sedan gets a few improvements in a 2018 update its maker hopes will bolster sales in a vehicle category suffering from a slide in popularity.
Legacy's changes largely aim to improve interior comfort and ride quality, and bring styling updates that better tie the car to other recently-updated models, like the 2017 Subaru Impreza compact.
Subaru's hope is that making an already decent car better will help turn around sales that dropped nearly eight percent in 2016, following the introduction of an all-new design in 2015. Of the 10 mid-size sedans available in Canada, only two -- the Chevrolet Malibu and Nissan Altima -- enjoyed a bump in sales in 2016 compared to the previous year.
In the forthcoming Legacy, a re-tuned suspension promises a smoother ride, and a revised automatic transmission, new side mirrors and front door glass will help reduced interior noise. Meanwhile, a new air conditioning system should cool the cabin more quickly, and a larger central touchscreen, along with the addition of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, put the Legacy closer to the meat of the market in terms of infotainment.
Other new stuff will include optional steerable headlights and a stitched dash, seats and door panels in uplevel trims.
The fundamentals will stay the same: engine choices remain a 2.5L four-cylinder offered with a choice of manual or continuously variable automatic (CVT) transmissions, and a 3.6L six-cylinder paired exclusively with the CVT.
Subaru will officially reveal the new Legacy Feb 11 at the Chicago auto show.


Rep. Jesse White campaigns on Facebook far more than colleagues, records show
Nobody in the state Capitol has used Facebook quite like Jesse White.
The four-term representative from Cecil has outspent every elected official in Harrisburg — governors, Supreme Court justices, senators — in direct campaign payments to the social media company, according to the state's online database that tracks back to 2000. His campaign paid Facebook nearly $11,000, more than a quarter of every dollar donated for his 2012 general election, records show.
White, 33, a Democrat, used Facebook and local news sites as part of a social media blitz. He posts pictures of the playoff beard he grew for charity, links to news stories he likes and musings on policy platforms, often promoting an image as a hard-charging protector for people impacted by natural gas drilling.
That same medium has led to heavy scrutiny, including an ongoing investigation by two district attorneys, because White last month admitted to using Internet aliases on Facebook and other sites to bash his critics and drilling industry supporters.
“It all has to do with trust,” said Aren Platt, the executive director of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Campaign Committee, which encourages all its candidates to get on Facebook right away with open, honest postings. “Used poorly, it can blow up in your face, and you can miss an opportunity. Used effectively, you're using the most powerful tool we have in our campaign arsenal right now.”
White did not return interview requests last week. A message to his Facebook page went unreturned.
“Sometimes when you stand up for what you believe in, fight the fights no one else wants to fight and ask the questions no one else will ask, you become a target of those who want to silence you for all the wrong reasons,” White posted on May 30, the day he admitted using the fake names. It got 26 responses, many supportive and a few deriding White.
White's campaign payments went directly to Facebook, which several election consultants called unusual. Most of the politicians who use Facebook enough to spend money on it will pay consultants to design an online campaign, and those consultants are the ones who pay Facebook and other sites, experts said.
It's not uncommon for candidates working on a small budget — maybe with advice from a young family member — to go all-in on social media, spending personal time on a mission to build an online following, several consultants said.
“There's a lot of peer pressure to have the most Facebook likes, and Facebook does a great job of building that peer pressure,” said Jordan Lieberman, president of CampaignGrid LLC, a Montgomery County company that designs online campaigns for candidates and interest groups.
Facebook allows a candidate or company to promote posts online for only $15, ensuring they're shown to more than 3,000 users, said George Potts, the Downtown-based director of social media at Brunner Inc., an advertising agency.
Users can target Facebook ads by ZIP codes, age, hobbies and other personal traits. They can promote posts to certain types of people while keeping them invisible from the rest of their audience, ideal for political candidates, Potts said. Facebook will charge more for the clicks those posts get, but any user can set daily and weekly budgets.
Campaign spending on Facebook usually comes in at about 5 percent of a candidate's budget in Pennsylvania, experts said. Advisers often want more Internet emphasis, spending closer to 10 percent, they said.
White spent more than 28 percent of his budget on Facebook in 2012. He spent another $3,500, 11.7 percent of his donations, on Facebook in 2011, a non-election year, records show.
“If I'm heading a campaign that's spending $1,000 a month on Facebook advertising, one of my first priorities would be hitting the stop button. And I'm an advocate of online advertising,” said Mark Harris, a consultant who works with Republican clients as a managing partner at Cold Spark Media, Downtown.
It isn't clear whether White spent campaign money on promoting his fictitious characters. If he did, it would still probably be legal because of broad permission candidates have to spend on promoting their issues, said Adam Bonin, a Philadelphia campaign finance lawyer who works mostly with Democrats.
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The earlier children receive education, the better for society as a whole—this has been demonstrated repeatedly throughout literature.
The young kindergarten-age children in Alailelai are brought up speaking Maa, a language completely different from the national Tanzanian language of Kiswahili used in the primary schools. Starting earlier in kindergarten, children can learn this new language and prepare for a more effective primary school experience.
We have had great success with the kindergartens established in Alailelai with Maasai Partners’ funds. In May of 2014 we opened the Alailelai Village Kindergarten with 90 students attending.
At the beginning of the new school year in January 2015, 70 of those students had gained a sufficient knowledge of the alphabet, numbers, and Kiswahili to move up to primary school.
Teachers give overwhelmingly positive feedback. In 2016, partner organization Sisters for Peace granted us funding to build our third kindergarten, which was completed and opened in 2017.
This project means that each of our three primary schools now has a kindergarten. To build these important education centers, MP provided funding to a local, Tanzanian community-based nonprofit—Alailelai Maasai Sustainability Organization.
Though the buildings are completed and desks assembled and installed, the kindergartens still need help. Government-supplied school necessities are scarce, so children very much need such basics as pens, pencils, notebooks, books, etc. Additionally, there is a huge ratio of students to toilets. We’re looking into the possibility of building new stalls for these children, but we need your help!

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Manish | Research Associate
Manish is a Research Associate at CPR and a graduate of the National Law School of India University, Bangalore. His interests lie at the intersection of legal and regulatory processes with issues of justice, human rights and constitutional law. His current role in CPR focuses on questions of development, policy and law in the context of migration, transport, urban planning, livelihood and gender as lived experiences in the city.
Manish has previously worked at the National Law University, Delhi on a field study on the evaluation of the criminal justice system in Madhya Pradesh, and subsequently on a project researching hate speech and media law. He was later associated with the Centre for Social Justice, Ahmedabad where he supported research, training and capacity building interventions on access to justice among vulnerable communities in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.

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Through Ariel Spilsbury
Snake eating its own tail,
celebrate finally coming full circle..
Priestess of the Moon
sitting in the center of the circle of the thirteen stones
You have journeyed the medicine wheel’s full circle,
now it is time to call forth in full power, the next octave,
of the undulating shakti spiral, startling sound spawned from the center of the circle
the lightening fire in your belly,
to burn away any remaining illusions of unworthiness, anger, powerlessness
To offer this immense Shakti power to the world,
shed any skins that have become too excruciatingly small
to contain the vastness and magnificence of Lightening Woman,
Lamia, Snake Priestess, Healer/Wise Woman
Rise up. Take up the staff of your power!
From the depths of the comforting dark womb of the Mother
Risk being seen in the fullness of your light!
For as you stand without compromise, unwavering in your truth,
it is She who comes to wrap you in a soft blanket of night stars,
honoring and protecting you as one of Her own,
marking a lunar crescent on Her beloved Priestess of the Moon,
that others may witness and remember themselves
as dancers in the sacred hoop of life.
Gentle Corn Maiden,
Nourisher of Spirit,
you catalyze others to walk the pollen path of joy
through the precious gift of presence in your sweet eyes and outstretched hands.
It is time to offer your medicine bundle to the People
shell, bone, wing,
letting the power of aquamarine, citrine, garnet, through you sing
Dancer of the Earth’s Belly,
draw down the moon
into the hearts of the People,
longing for reconnection with the simple cycles of nature
Divine Mother’s tides, tuning, timing
to once again re-sacralize and make holy our lives
as an hallowed offering, a give-away of gratitude
to the Source
of the Sacred Spiral that leads us ever homeward.

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Recently Britney Spears shows us a beautiful result of their transformations. Singer visibly lost weight, tightened body, and became more actively work on his new music album.
Presentation of the Studio album of the singer was to be held towards the end of this year, but today it was revealed that the album will be released in a couple of weeks.
This was announced by fashion columnist Robin Leach. According to his statement, today Britney is going to release a new single next week, she’ll publish a video to it, and after three weeks will be released new album.
Album Britney helped the people who have worked recently with Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, because we can assume that the composition will be worthwhile.
“Honestly, I feel that this is my child, — said earlier Spears. – So I want to make everything better. I know that’s the way I go, correct. This is the best thing I’ve done lately. I’m proud of this work. The new album is different from what I was doing before.”

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Creflo Dollar made national news this week, and not for a good reason. His fundraising campaign to buy a $60 million dollar jet become fodder for stand up comedians, and was even discussed on the Rush Limbaugh Show. There are humble servants of God all around us, but they get little such attention. One would think that the example of Jesus would be enough for us to see the importance of humility in ministry. Jesus could have asked for a posh horse-drawn carriage. He might have even required that it be gold plated, so it would garner more attention. We find no example of Jesus employing any such opulent means to spread the Gospel message. The only thing we might find laying next to Jesus after a long day of ministry is a pair of well-worn sandals.
Now, where do men like Creflo Dollar come from? Where do we get such narcissistic embarrassments to the Christian faith? We create them. If the Christian community would stop worshiping these megachurch pastors, we might return to some level of sanity. My article about multi-millionaire Joel Osteen received dozens of critical comments. Much of the same happened when I mentioned the enormous six figure salary of Franklin Graham in a recent Facebook post. Michael Brown nailed it with his op-ed (Creflo Dollar Defenders: Don't Compare Godly Stewards to Judas).
Now, the issue of airplanes in ministry aside, this was not just a basic plane. The Gulfstream G650 goes for $60 million dollars, and is the word's fastest non-military plane. It travels at near mach speed, with two Rolls-Royce engines, and is fully equipped with a bar and kitchen. I understand that airplanes can be used to spread the Gospel, but why should a non-profit organization set its sights on the world's most deluxe, fastest, and extravagant model? In a word, narcissism. These megachurch pastors have an exaggerated view of their own importance. It is this same hero worship that brings along characters like Ephron Taylor, who was sentenced to twenty years in prison this week for operating a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme.
Creflo Dollar is aptly named. According to Wikipedia, he already owns two Rolls-Royces, multiple estate homes, and a private jet (I guess it is not quite fast enough). Dollar refuses to disclose his salary, and has received one of the most scathing reviews I have ever read on the MinistryWatch website.
How much good did Dollar do for Christianity this week when he made us all the laughing stock of the culture? This will stop when we, as a Christian community, decide it will stop. These are men, nothing more. They are no better than the rest of us sinners saved by grace. If you are going to live on donations, and represent yourself to be a minister of the Gospel, having a $60 million dollar jet just doesn't come with the deal.
If we have it wrong here, we invite Pastor Dollar to give us his side of the story. We would also welcome him to appear live on the Sunday night broadcast to set the record straight.
Helping you make the most of God's Money (not Creflo's)!


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WWE wrestler Roman Reigns revealed live on Monday Night Raw that his cancer is back.
Speaking before a clearly surprised Rhode Island audience, the 33-year-old WWE Universal Champion, whose real name is Leati Joseph Anoa’i, said his 11-year battle with leukemia will prevent him from competing in the sport until further notice.
He said it also means he would have to give up his belt.
'My real name is Joe. And I've been living with leukemia for 11 years. And unfortunately, it's back.
'And because the leukemia is back, I cannot fulfill that role. I can't be that fighting champion, and I'm going to have to relinquish the WWE Universal Championship.'
After his emotional announcement, Reigns went up to the middle of the ring and left his Universal Title belt at the center.
Reigns was first diagnosed with the cancer of blood-forming tissues at the age of 22. He had a successful football career at Georgia Tech prior to it.
After his speech, he was met by fellow wrestlers Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins, the latter of whom was clearly struck by Reigns’s speech.
‘Reigns is taking his battle with leukemia public in an effort to raise awareness and funds for research in order to advance cures for the disease,’ WWE said in a statement.
Reigns's announcement comes at a dark time for the wrestling world, with many famous wrestlers dying in 2018.????
Jim ‘The Anvil’ Neidhart passed away?on August 13, 2018 at age 63. Virgil Flynn died?on July 18 from a stroke at age 33. El Picudo?died on August 3 due to complications from diabetes.
Following Reigns's announcement, many past and present WWE stars took to Twitter to support him. Fellow Raw star and Hollywood actor John Cena wrote: ‘Courage - strength in the face of pain or grief. You have given us your everything including a courageously vulnerable moment. We, your WWE family, give you all of our love and support. #ThankYouRoman #NeverGiveUp'
Syrian-Canadian wrestler Sami Zayn tweeted: ‘I'm overseas and I just heard the terrible news about @WWERomanReigns and his battle with Leukemia. Totally shocked. Uce, you are a tough b*****d and a true fighter, and you will beat this. Lots of love.’?
Roman Reigns cancer social media reaction?
Here are more supportive social media reactions to Roman Reigns's leukemia announcement.


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This favor box is so easy to create that I took a few extra minutes to create another for you using the Above the Clouds Bundle (stamp set + coordinating Hot Air Balloon Punch, page 89). Perfect for encouraging graduates, co-workers and friends.
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Choose Edit > Edit Colors > Convert To CMYK or Convert To RGB (depending on the color mode of the document).
How do I change CMYK to RGB?
With the file open, go to Image>Mode and select RGB Color. You will see an on-screen prompt telling you to flatten the image if you haven’t flattened it already. You can flatten it or attempt to convert it without flattening the image and compare results.
How do you convert CMYK to RGB in Illustrator without changing colors?
This process also works in reverse (CMYK to RGB): Go to File » Document Color Mode and check RGB. Select everything in your document and go Filter » Color » Convert to RGB.
How do I convert an image to RGB?
How to convert JPG to RGB
- Upload jpg-file(s) Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.
- Choose “to rgb” Choose rgb or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)
- Download your rgb.
How do I know if my image is CMYK or RGB in Illustrator?
You can check your color mode by going to File → Document Color Mode. Make sure there’s a check next to “CMYK Color.” If “RGB Color” is checked instead, then change it to CMYK.
Why I cant convert to CMYK in Illustrator?
You often need to switch between two color modes: RGB and CMYK. You can simply go to Files > Document Color Mode, or have it set up already when you create a new document. … My Illustrator default color mode setting is RGB, but sometimes I have to print out some work. That means I should change it to CMYK mode.
How can you tell if a JPEG is RGB or CMYK?
Navigate to Window > Color > Color to bring up the Color panel if it is not already open. You will see colors measured in individual percentages of CMYK or RGB, depending on your document’s color mode.
How do you make blue RGB?
A “perfect” Blue = [0,0,255] A “prefect” Red = [255, 0, 0] A “middle” Gray = [ 122, 122, 122]
How do I convert an image from grayscale to RGB?
Conversion of a grayscale to RGB is simple. Simply use R = G = B = gray value. The basic idea is that color (as viewed on a monitor in terms of RGB) is an additive system.
How do I change from CMYK to RGB in InDesign?
Fortunately, InDesign makes it easy: Choose File > Export, then choose JPEG from the Format pop-up menu. When you export in the JPEG format, InDesign always converts all your colors (including CMYK and spot colors) to RGB.
How do I convert CMYK to RGB in Photoshop?
To create a new CMYK document in Photoshop, go to File > New. In the New Document window, simply switch the color mode to CMYK (Photoshop defaults to RGB). If you’re wanting to convert an image from RGB to CMYK, then simply open the image in Photoshop. Then, navigate to Image > Mode > CMYK.


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A gaggle of Doctors and hammy companions? :P
A Doctor WHO themed belt Drew created while at WHOFest. :)
The Sisters are here to help.
K-9 the Doctor's dog. And one of my favorite characters! :)
Even Daleks like to come to WHOFest! Heh heh. (Old and new versions too!)
Vastra from Vicotrian England. And quite a detective in her own right. :)
The newest Dalek type rolling through the Dealers' Room! Wished I'd caught him talking. Dang it! :)
Have a great one!


"The U.S. move to turn China into an adversary is a fundamental, strategic miscalculation. It means that the United States is funneling its strategic resources in the wrong area," he said.
BEIJING, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's Foreign Ministry on Monday slammed the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar's ongoing visit to Taiwan, urging Washington to stop official interactions and contact of all kinds, as well as the upgrading of substantive relations with the island.
With the help of advanced Chinese equipment and 50,000 diagnostics kits, so far the new lab has tested some 28,000 samples. Approximately 20 percent of them were positive, Mahdi said.
BAGHDAD, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- It is a race against time. Medics are shuffling piles of swab samples waiting for COVID-19 testing in a Chinese-built lab in Iraq.
PHNOM PENH, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- The free trade agreement (FTA) between Cambodia and China will undoubtedly promote stronger trade and investment ties between the two countries, Cambodia's Commerce Minister Pan Sorasak said in a recent interview with Chinese media.
Only when the United States is ready to reduce its arsenal to the size of China's can both sides begin real negotiation, he said, adding, "I hope we could be given a very convincing answer."
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 (Xinhua) -- China's nuclear power is not at the same level as that of the United States and Russia, and it is not yet the right timing for China to join their nuclear disarmament talks, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai has said.
BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday denounced U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's assertion that the policy of engagement with China pursued by successive U.S. administrations has failed.
BEIJING, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke of the need to put in place a clear-cut framework for China-U.S. relations amid the most complex situation since the establishment of the bilateral diplomatic relations in 1979.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi gives an exclusive interview to Xinhua on China-U.S. ties in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 5, 2020. (Xinhua/Zhai Jianlan)
Sorasak said the recent rising tendency in protectionism and unilateralism poses a severe hindrance to the global effort undertaken at the World Trade Organization (WTO) and beyond.


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The University of Gloucestershire is providing accommodation in Cheltenham and Gloucester to NHS staff who are unable to stay in their own homes during the current Covid-19 pandemic.
Frontline NHS staff working in Gloucestershire’s hospitals and healthcare facilities are making the difficult decision to move out of their homes, to safeguard family members and those they live with who are vulnerable. Many staff also travel long distances from their home for their shifts, which are becoming ever more demanding.
Now the University of Gloucestershire is providing accommodation in unoccupied halls of residence to NHS staff on the frontline in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The move builds on a long-standing relationship with Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and a continuing alliance with the University’s School of Health and Social Care.
A spokesperson from the University of Gloucestershire said:
“In light of the national Covid-19 emergency, the University of Gloucestershire has gladly agreed to a request from our NHS partners to provide accommodation to NHS staff from local hospitals. We have allocated some vacant halls of residence in Cheltenham and Gloucester for use by NHS staff over the coming weeks.
The rooms will be available for NHS staff who need to use them, for example because their homes are a lengthy commute away from the local hospitals, or because they live in a household with a people who are classed as vulnerable. The University is proud to be helping the NHS at this time of crisis”.
The University of Gloucestershire would like to thank all NHS staff and key workers around the county and the UK who are doing amazing work in the face of an impossible challenge.


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The gift from the foundation will support two programs rooted in providing community service — the Trinity Fellows program for graduate students and the Burke Scholars program for undergraduate students, which is celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. With funding from alumnus ('56) and trustee emeritus Richard A. Burke, both programs offer full-tuition scholarships. The founder and former president of Trek Bicycle Corporation, Burke, who passed away in 2008 at the age of 73, served on the university's board of trustees from 1996 to 2005.
The Trinity Fellows program develops leaders with a commitment to social and economic justice by requiring fellows to work in a local nonprofit eighteen hours a week during the academic year and full-time during the summer. Students in the Burke Scholars program, which provides four-year, full-tuition scholarships to as many as ten high school seniors, have served at more than ninety community organizations in Milwaukee; in addition to helping undergraduate students excel academically, the program encourages them to develop a humanitarian ethic through a commitment to serving others.
"We are incredibly grateful for the enduring and generous support of the Burke Foundation. One of our primary philanthropic objectives at Marquette is to expand educational opportunities for our students and provide access to life-changing experiences," said Marquette University vice president of advancement Tim McMahon. "Our Burke Scholars and Trinity Fellows are exceptional models for combining excellence in academics, service, and leadership in meaningful ways that live out our mission far beyond campus."


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Oklahoma isn’t known for having the best driving standards in the nation. The state consistently ranks high when it comes to the nation’s car accident rates and how many broken bridges and roads there are.
While each county of the state has their fair share of driving issues, some areas are more problematic than others. Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office published a report that highlights which counties had the highest crash and fatality rates. These statistics can help give you a sense of where the most hazardous parts of the state to drive through are and what precautions you should take.
The big cities
Nearly half of the total crashes occurred in Oklahoma and Tulsa, the two largest counties in the state. With so many drivers in these areas, it doesn’t come as a shock even if they have better roads and more signs than the rural parts of the state. Timing arguably plays one of the largest factors here than anywhere else. Remain alert during your morning and evening commutes to work and pay attention to any special events the cities are hosting to avoid potentially dangerous traffic.
The border state counties
Most of the counties on the right side of the state that border Arkansas and Texas such as McCurtain and LeFlore had particularly high fatality and injury rates. Chances are, most of the drivers you’ll encounter here are going to one of the neighboring states. This means they may have already been on the road for hours driving through Oklahoma just to get to a different part of the country. Keep an eye out for any signs of drowsy driving such as struggling to stay in a straight line and inconsistent speeds.
Rural counties that are next to big city counties
Rogers and Lincoln county don’t have too many large cities or populations within them, but they have high crash rates from being neighbors next to some of the most popular parts of the state. This means you will see more drivers than you typically do in other rural parts of Oklahoma. Some might take advantage of the transition between rush hour traffic to open roads a bit too far. These are also locations where you especially have to watch out for potential drunk drivers at night that are heading home from the cities.
Before driving through any of these dangerous Oklahoma counties, it is important you know what legal assistance you could contact in case a major accident happens on the road. All it takes is one crash to severely damage your body and your insurance.


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Blessed is the one whose transgression is forgiven,
whose sin is covered.
Blessed is the man against whom the Lord counts no iniquity,
and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
For when I kept silent, my bones wasted away
through my groaning all day long.
For day and night your hand was heavy upon me;
my strength was dried up] as by the heat of summer. Selah
I acknowledged my sin to you,
and I did not cover my iniquity;
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
and you forgave the iniquity of my sin. Selah (Psalm 32:1–5)
Throughout our time together, we have used the shadow of the cross as a mixed metaphor. The cross cast a shadow across all of human history. It is a reminder of the desperate state of humanity: broken, sinful, and in need of redemption. The same shadow, however, is a reminder that God, from the very beginning, promised redemption and that he would do whatever it takes for his covenant of love and redemption to be completed – even identifying with our sin and brokenness and taking our punishment upon himself.
What’s the difference? Why is the cross a shadow of wrath for some and a shadow of redemption for others? Why is the shadow of the cross a curse for some while for others it is a blessing beyond description? The same suffering, the same pain, the same circumstances, but for some there is meaning, purpose, and hope, while for others meaninglessness, wandering, and despair. Why?
I think David reveals the key in his own struggling with God. When he attempted to hide his sin from God, he was dying inside. And hiding from God is futile, as he reminds us in Psalm 139; there is no place to hide from God.
The key to the shadow bringing hope, therefore, is not hiding our sin from God, or pretending like it has never happened. The key to move from the suffering of the shadow of the cross to the joy of the shadow is confession – agreement with God. David says that when he finally confessed his sins to God, God provided forgiveness and restoration. The circumstances did not change, and there were still consequences for David’s actions, but God forgave the guilt of David’s sin. This changed David’s attitude.
What are you trying to hide from God? What do you need to confess to find forgiveness from sin, freedom from guilt, and the hope that comes from agreement with God?
Heavenly Father, thank you for the forgiveness and blessing you provide when we confess our sin of which you are already aware. In the name of Jesus, amen.


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Beresheet snapped this partial selfie during its approach to the moon.
Israel's Beresheet would have been the most unlikely lunar lander in history, but the spacecraft didn't survive its reach for the moon's surface Thursday.
SpaceIL's live broadcast followed the tense maneuvers needed to get the lunar lander down to the Sea of Serenity on the near side of the moon. The Beresheet team members worked in the control room as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watched from a spectator area.
The landing process suffered some glitches when the main engine cut out and mission control lost communication. The disappointed team reacted calmly to the failure.
The failed mission will be remembered as bittersweet.
"Well, we didn't make it, but we definitely tried, and the achievement of getting where we got is really tremendous," said Morris Khan, an Israeli entrepreneur who provided a large portion of the funding for Beresheet, as he addressed the observers near the control room. "We can be proud."
NASA commended the mission in a tweet: "We congratulate SpaceIL, Israel Aerospace Industries and the state of Israel on the accomplishment of sending the first privately funded mission into lunar orbit." Buzz Aldrin, Apollo 11 pilot, also had kind words. "Never lose hope. Your hard work, teamwork, and innovation is inspiring to all," he tweeted.
While @NASA regrets the end of the @TeamSpaceIL mission without a successful lunar landing, we congratulate SpaceIL, Israel Aerospace Industries and the state of Israel on the accomplishment of sending the first privately funded mission into lunar orbit. https://t.co/XwHpN5M8Pu pic.twitter.com/cfMtP4srDr
This was a mission of firsts. Beresheet was to be Israel's first moon lander, which would have put the country in an exclusive club that includes the US, Soviet Union and China. In addition, nonprofit SpaceIL would have been the first private, nongovernment group to set a lander on the moon's surface.
SpaceIL was originally conceived to compete in Google's Lunar X Prize which, in 2007, threw down a challenge to private companies to build a spacecraft that could land on the moon. The original deadline to claim the million in prize money was originally 2014, but it was extended out until 2018 before an announcement that the prize would go unclaimed.
Although SpaceIL didn't quite make the deadline, the X Prize foundation was inspired by its attempt, creating a new prize dubbed the Moonshot Award. Originally, the foundation stated "for their achievement upon landing on the moon", X Prize would hand SpaceIL the first Moonshot Award -- and million.
Of course, Beresheet did not make it to the surface in one piece but it did still land -- albeit with a little more force than hoped. As a result, the foundation said it would still be providing SpaceIL with the cash.
They may not have had a successful landing this time, but @TeamSpaceIL has still made history. They will be the recipients of our first ever M Moonshot Award, in honor of their achievements and their milestone as the first privately-funded entity to orbit the Moon. ???? #moonshot pic.twitter.com/ErUfjqvvxY
Beresheet launched on Feb. 21 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and overcame a brief technical glitch along the way. The lander was designed to take pictures of its surroundings and measure the moon's magnetic field. It was even able to snap one final, breathtaking image as it approached the lunar surface and beam it back to Earth.
SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) had placed a time capsule in the lander filled with digital files covering Israel's history and heritage. That time capsule was likely lost along with the spacecraft.
The dream didn't quite come to fruition, but Beresheet's journey to lunar orbit was still an important moment in space history that made the moon feel more in reach for the world.
Originally published April 11, 12:32 p.m. PT.Update, 6:40 p.m. PT: Adds traditional information regarding X Prize and Beresheet's final image.B:
【岳】【绮】【罗】【怔】【怔】【的】【看】【着】【手】【中】【的】【无】【心】，【心】【神】【震】【惊】【到】【了】【极】【点】。 【她】【没】【想】【到】，【无】【心】【竟】【然】【能】【这】【么】【从】【容】【的】【赴】【死】！ 【这】【完】【全】【超】【出】【了】【她】【的】【预】【料】！ 【秦】【舟】【看】【着】【岳】【绮】【罗】，【开】【口】【道】：“【正】【所】【谓】【我】【不】【入】【地】【狱】【谁】【入】【地】【狱】，【无】【心】【居】【士】【可】【以】【说】【是】【死】【得】【其】【所】，【他】【会】【永】【远】【活】【在】【贫】【道】【的】【心】【里】！” 【岳】【绮】【罗】【愤】【愤】【的】【将】【手】【中】【的】【无】【心】【尸】【体】【丢】【了】【出】【去】，【开】【口】【道】：“【假】
【王】【秘】【书】【等】【了】【半】【天】，【也】【没】【见】【路】【泽】【说】【话】，【只】【好】【自】【己】【擦】【了】【擦】【冷】【汗】【退】【了】【出】【去】。 【安】【乐】【回】【到】【自】【己】【家】【后】，【又】【努】【力】【的】【调】【查】【了】【一】【番】，【但】【是】【一】【无】【所】【获】。 【没】【办】【法】【只】【好】【不】【请】【自】【来】【的】【来】【到】【路】【泽】【的】【办】【公】【室】，【安】【乐】【敲】【了】【敲】【门】，【等】【着】【路】【泽】【磁】【性】【的】【声】【音】【传】【出】。 “【进】【来】” 【安】【乐】【不】【安】【的】【站】【在】【门】【外】，【垂】【在】【身】【边】【的】【双】【手】【互】【相】【使】【劲】【的】【握】【了】【握】，【最】【后】【似】【乎】【是】福彩下期开奖号码预测【黄】【泉】【路】【上】，【什】【么】【都】【可】【以】【不】【喝】。 【唯】【独】【少】【不】【了】【孟】【婆】【的】【那】【碗】【汤】。 【不】【喝】【孟】【婆】【汤】，【就】【不】【能】【忘】【掉】【过】【去】，【也】【就】【没】【资】【格】【进】【入】【往】【生】【轮】【回】，【只】【能】【做】【个】【孤】【魂】。【只】【是】【孤】【魂】，【野】【鬼】【都】【做】【不】【成】。 “【主】【上】，【冲】【在】【最】【前】【面】【的】【这】【些】【骨】【架】，【好】【像】【都】【是】【玄】【兽】【或】【者】【妖】【兽】，【它】【们】【不】【喝】【孟】【婆】【汤】……”【大】【黑】【有】【点】【无】【奈】【的】【提】【醒】。 【咚】【咚】【咚】！ 【大】【地】【剧】【烈】【颤】【抖】，【脱】【去】【天】【马】【外】
【宁】【黛】【不】【是】【奔】【着】【入】【圈】【当】【明】【星】【去】【的】，【仅】【凭】【这】【一】【条】【明】【确】【的】【提】【示】，【就】【让】【秦】【令】【宜】【哑】【了】【口】，【嗫】【嚅】【了】【一】【阵】【也】【没】【法】【说】【出】【拒】【绝】【的】【话】【来】。 【再】【加】【上】【宁】【妈】【妈】【一】【直】【在】【一】【旁】【殷】【殷】【的】【望】【着】【自】【己】，【秦】【令】【宜】【为】【难】【半】【晌】，【能】【做】【的】，【只】【能】【是】【沉】【吟】【着】【沉】【默】。 【宁】【黛】【则】【趁】【机】【道】：“【表】【姐】，【你】【有】【需】【要】【嘛】，【我】【也】【可】【以】【当】【你】【的】【助】【理】【嘛】。” 【旁】【的】【宁】【妈】【妈】【或】【许】【还】【听】【不】【太】【懂】
【邋】【遢】【老】【头】【决】【心】【要】【离】【开】，【红】【漪】【并】【不】【意】【外】，【她】【看】【向】【云】【天】【行】，【道】：“【天】【行】，【你】【呢】？【是】【继】【续】【留】【在】【这】【里】，【还】【是】【跟】【干】【爹】【一】【起】【走】？” 【云】【天】【行】【并】【没】【有】【回】【答】，【他】【甚】【至】【都】【没】【听】【到】【红】【漪】【的】【话】，【他】【的】【全】【部】【精】【神】【都】【凝】【聚】【在】【了】【邋】【遢】【老】【头】【手】【中】【那】【个】【铜】【人】【上】。 【红】【漪】【向】【那】【铜】【人】【看】【了】【一】【眼】，【没】【发】【现】【有】【什】【么】【奇】【特】【之】【处】，【拉】【了】【拉】【他】【的】【衣】【袖】，【道】：“【天】【行】，【你】【怎】
【【最】【强】【天】【秀】【系】【统】2.0【加】【强】【版】】 【宿】【主】：【刘】【袖】 【玄】【金】：337（【充】【值】） 【元】【宝】：986458（【充】【值】/【兑】【换】） 【功】【法】：【天】【道】【独】【秀】（【第】【二】【十】【重】） 【体】【魄】：300✚ 【灵】【气】：100✚ 【物】【品】【栏】：【空】 【法】【术】…… 【武】【功】…… 【刘】【袖】【试】【了】【试】【物】【品】【栏】【功】【能】，【只】【要】【心】【念】【一】【动】，【便】【可】【以】【随】【意】【存】【取】【物】【品】，【简】【直】【比】【小】


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2017 will probably see a “terrific rotation” within the authorized job (we began viewing this very last 12 months in fact). A lot of attorneys are receiving from declining follow places since it is simply turning into more difficult for them to receive a residing. This means a lot more lawyers, such as, are exiting particular harm and getting into a region for example family legislation (again This is certainly just an instance). What’s one of the very first thing those attorneys do after they enter the area of relatives law? They begin a spend-for every-click campaign to bring in family members regulation customers.
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I’ve prepared just before on why attorneys should stay clear of employing pay out-per-click. The rationale why is straightforward; investing in information which you personal and Management will give a much superior return on expense. It’s significant to know, nonetheless, that any return presented from the PPC marketing campaign is going to fall dramatically. I wrote in 2015 regarding why the lawful profession is struggling. These struggles (which means that the amount of attorneys is rising even though the level of get the job done for them to carry out decreases) will greatly intensify click here in 2017 and in the coming many years.
Like that, after a while, these men and women will imagine you given that the go-to man or woman for the sort of regulation they need to have support click here with. It’s not unusual for an e-mail subscriber to ultimately become a paying click here out customer right after getting in your checklist for weeks, months, even years.
Google would like to ensure that the landing webpage the Google Ad takes you to definitely a website page that fulfills the user’s anticipations.
Goldman calls for more security for Google like permitting a competitor to bid on my identify and get shoppers away who are attempting to find me is alright. He must arrive join The Circle of Legal Believe in where working towards attorneys are employing Google rules to create white hat methods to current market themselves.
But the gist is that rather than pouring funds into shell out-for each-click, which will probably come to be significantly ineffective, you should start a weblog these days and begin purchasing property which you possess and Management. When you haven’t examine the short article associated with higher than then I counsel you are doing so.
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Whilst lawyers who dismiss the altering market place will wind up seeking for one more way to produce a dwelling. A part of adapting to The brand new environment is dumping pay out-for every-click. Let’s reach it.
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