More on the draft
More on the draft
This year's crop of NBA prospects was heralded as one of the best in recent memory. While the past few months have washed away some of the hype, the 2014 draft still projects to be loaded with guys who could ultimately change the complexion of the league.
Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins, Jabari Parker and others remain the cream of the crop, even if they didn't leave college basketball burning in their wake. Let's take a look at how some of the game's top prospects fared with the regular season winding down.
Even while missing a few games to injury, Embiid's first season in Lawrence has been a raging success. It will surely be his last, too, considering that most NBA draft analysts consider him the likely No. 1 overall pick over his talented peers.
The per-game statistics -- 11.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.6 blocks -- aren't especially impressive, but the tape leaves you wondering when his first All-Star Game appearance will be:
Embiid still has a lot to work on, including a tendency to foul that's limited his minutes, but let's not forget how raw most scouts expected him to be this season. Instead, he's looked so polished that whoever picks No. 1 might not be able to justify drafting anyone else.
There's a chance that we look back at this Kansas team one day and wonder just how Bill Self managed to lose games with two players as brilliant as Embiid and Wiggins. (It probably has to do with both guys being teenagers).
Wiggins hasn't always delivered on the massive hype he received before arriving in Lawrence, but a 41-point effort against West Virginia in the regular-season finale showed his true talent. With Embiid sidelined by injury and fellow star Wayne Selden struggling, Wiggins stepped up and played the best game of his college career.
Because Wiggins plays with such talented teammates, it's often been difficult to project him to the next level. Some might say he was too passive at times, but Wiggins' willingness to play the team game should also benefit him in the pros. If there was any question as to whether he could take over a game, he assuaged some of those concerns against WVU.
Like Embiid, Wiggins' averages of 16 points and 5.8 rebounds per game aren't exactly sterling, but his best moments reveal an upside that most players don't have. If Embiid somehow doesn't go No. 1, it's probably due to some team Gettin' Wiggy Wit It.
On the cover of Sports Illustrated before he even decided where to attend school, Parker was The Man in this class before anyone else. He's since lost that title to Wiggins, who then lost it to Embiid. But the Chicago native remains an elite offensive prospect who should be a joy to watch for the next decade-plus.
While a lack of defensive ability is a big knock on Parker's game that ultimately puts him behind potential two-way stars like Embiid and Wiggins, the Duke forward might have the best scoring ability in the class. Coupling his impressive size with a polished floor game, he might be part of the next wave of big 3s to spend time at the 4, similar to Carmelo Anthony.
Parker has put up strong numbers for Duke this season, averaging 18.8 points and nine rebounds per game to lead the team. He played a more complete game as the season wore on, recording nine double-doubles in the team's final 12 games. Over that span, he recorded no fewer than eight rebounds in any game.
That combination of scoring and rebounding could make Parker a very valuable player in the pros, as Anthony has shown, but defense will be the question mark. He rarely had a major impact on that end for the Blue Devils and needs to show it's a priority in his development.
Starring for the Wildcats this season has revealed a lot about Randle's game. That's mostly been a bad thing for his draft stock, as scouts have become increasingly convinced that his lack of height and short wingspan put some doubt into his projection. That doesn't mean he's struggled for Kentucky, though. While Randle's performance has cemented some concern in the minds of GMs around the league, it's also affirmed that he's among the best post scorers and rebounders in this draft class.
Randle averaged 15.4 points and 10.5 rebounds per game for John Calipari this season, showing he's not quite on the level of Embiid or even Wiggins, but is still a very good prospect. Able to find space around the basket and finish with strength, he's a classic post scorer and the kind of guy teams love to build offenses around.
There were some great performances by the freshman, too, including a 25-point, 13-rebound beatdown against Ole Miss. That came in just 29 minutes and took Randle just seven shots. He also put up 27 and 13 against then-No. 2 Michigan State back in November and hit a game-winning put-back against LSU in February:
Overall, Randle had 18 double-doubles as a freshman, including seven in his last eight games of the regular season. Tempered expectations or not, he had a pretty good year in Lexington.
Coming off a fantastic freshman season at Oklahoma State, most analysts expected Smart to enter the 2013 draft as a possible No. 1 pick. Instead, he returned to Stillwater for what's proven to be a difficult sophomore campaign.
Smart likely returned to school hoping to further polish his game and enjoy some extra time before entering the pros, but his year has ultimately been defined by a shoving incident involving a Texas Tech fan. That earned him a three-game suspension and a lengthy, controversial appearance in the national media.
Despite all of that, Smart has actually played pretty well this season, averaging 17.6 points, 5.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 2.6 steals per game. The Cowboys won four straight games upon his return from the suspension, including a victory over then-No. 5 Kansas.
It hasn't been an optimal year for Smart, but he remains a very good prospect in spite of it all. Some might consider Syracuse freshman Tyler Ennis a preferable point guard prospect at this point, but Smart remains a lottery pick and one of the top players in the draft.


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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 3:46 PM
Visited Conneaut Lake on 8-24. I was quite impressed with the ride Blue Streak gave that day with the original red/yellow PTC train. However, I noticed what appeared to be the rear of another later model PTC train (3 round bumpers) visible in the storage tunnel. This train was similar in color to those on the Blue Streak at Cedar Point and had the Conneaut Lake logo printed on the rear of the train. What is the story with this second newer PTC train? Furthermore, the NAD train was not in sight.
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:20 PM
That was the back of the NAD train you saw.
Wood - anything else is an imitation
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 5:35 PM
no its not the NAD train he saw, its the test / 3rd string backup train they have had on site for quite a while. It used to be run for tests at the beginning of the seasons... they have 2 original vettle trains, the one you saw was the same as the one running... just old and not restored, heres a pic that you can see the front of it on the transfer tracks (moved out from the storage room)
(as you can see by the other pics in that gallery, its at the beginning of the season, which they are using that train for testing...)
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 6:22 PM
I think you're mistaken Shaun. That old train you are refering to is
the original Vettle train that is currently running. I have ridden in it on pre-season break-in days when there would be a large drum of oil wrapped in plastic in the front seat. That train was repainted from its original blue/black, to red/yellow when the park decided to use it again on the coaster. Don Schanze has stated that the NAD's were harder on the rides' structure and track. Since the park has suffered from low cash flow, it made sense to run the original train to minimize maintenance requirements of the coaster.
Unless that original train is from PTC(manufactured for Vettle), there is no other PTC's there. The park does own two, 4-car, NAD trains(one w/ Century Flyer front). They were both rehabed in the mid/late 1990's when the park reopened after closing earlier in that decade. When I was at the park a few weeks ago, the back of the NAD was visible in the maintenance tunnel where JReece saw it. That train has been stored there all season. It was there last year at the end of the season too.
There could be a second Vettle train there but I've never seen it. You are correct though about the park having three trains. There are two sets of NAD's, and one Vettle(original) train.
Wood - anything else is an imitation
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 6:31 PM
the newer train is a replica train of the Vettle which was manufactured by PTC, and the NADs are off in rehab right now, not really knowing if they will be used again. There are two almost identical trains, one Vettle, and one Vettle styled PTC which is in the storage hall...
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 7:53 PM
I may be wrong but I swear I have heard from multiple sources that the yellow and red train is the original that opened with the coaster I would think a replica would be in much better shape, and that is the NAD in the tunnel. From most people that I have talked to the reason for the switch is that the NAD trains are something like 100lbs heavier per car so that'd be about 400lbs heavier total, along with the extra rate it was said the NAD's ripped the track up more and required more maint. Is this true I don't know but it is the most popular ideas I have heard. I try to find someone to ask everytime I go to the park and I'll be there sometime this weekend and I'll see if I can find out for sure, but at CLP it seems as though history is fairly shady.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:20 PM
All I know is that this
was taken last November just after the current "PTC" train was brought back into service. It was sitting alone by the large green building next to the Yo Yo. So if the PTC has always had the same # of cars, then this must be from the original as indicated byt Rctycoon2k.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:29 PM
Don Schanz is spelled without the e. The original trains are from 1937, and are easier to maintain with less moving parts, ie the lack of moving restraints. They bear no difference on the structure or track on the Blue Streak.
The NAD trains came 'aboard' about 1964 or so, and are still there because NAD was not to swift on 'standardizing' much of anything. Those trains would not work on the Thunderbolt at Kennywood, just and those trains would not work on the Blue Streak.
They have no real value except for cosmetic parts on the few remaining NAD trains in operation. The only real way Conneaut Lake would benefit from the NAD's again is when Kennywood replaces the trains on the Thunderbolt and goes to flush loading, and the give their old trains to CLP, and they are stripped down for parts.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2003 8:40 PM
...when Kennywood replaces the trains on the Thunderbolt and goes to flush loading...
Whaaaat? Not on my watch! ;)
Rejection is one thing, but rejection from a fool is cruel!
Wednesday, August 27, 2003 10:50 PM
I dunno all I know is according to the book CLP the 1st 100 years the NAD's were brought into service in 1966, and according to a park employee that was in line behind me back in june he said that the NAD's caused more maint on the track, and since money it s prob with CLP they took a look at the originals last year and decided it would be better to bring it back into service and use a NAD for a back up. But what I do know is everytime I ask a question reguarding th Blue Streak I get 10 different answers. The only thing about the Blue Streak I know for sure is that to me its the most underated woodie out there, esp with the current train running.
Thursday, August 28, 2003 10:46 AM
After further searching the web for pictures of Blue Streak's NAD train, it does appear that what I saw was the rear of the NAD train. I was thrown off by the similarity in the rear design to PTC equipment. Sorry for adding to any confusion.
Thursday, August 28, 2003 3:04 PM
sorry Keith, its a coming soon.....
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Thursday, August 28, 2003 4:41 PM
It isn't the best, but here is the picture of the back of the NAD train I took this past June:
And I too hope KW never replaces those trains on the T-Bolt.
Ask yourself; When was the last time YOU visited Conneaut Lake Park?

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Under the subject, "The Vision of a World Made New," Dr. King drafted these sermon notes. The essential message of the sermon referred to a need for a "new world order". Plato and Karl Marx are two of the great philosophers referenced in this document. Dr. King delivered this sermon at the annual meeting of the Woman's Convention Auxiliary, National Baptist Convetion in St. Louis, Missouri on September 9, 1954.
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In this letter Dr. King thanks Mr. McGee for his $50.00 check for the starting of a corporation for Negroes, but he lets McGee know that he is unable to concentrate on the devlopment and is returning his check.
This is the text of an address given by Vice President Richard Nixon before the sixty-sixth annual convention of the General Federation of Women's Club. He discusses the differences in countries dealing with Communism and America being a democracy.
In this letter Dr. King is expressing regret to Kjell Eide for the continued difficulty in organizing the peace mission. He currently aims to focus on the organizational plans for domestic issues, but would still consider a proposed alternative.
This letter to Dr. King accompanies the enclosure of a proposal regarding the Southwest Alabama Farmers Co-operative Association. Robert Swann hopes that this proposal can be discussed at the upcoming SCLC meeting in Washington, D.C.
Eugene Exman, of Harper & Brothers, addressed this letter to Dr. King informing him that his first book, "STRIDE TOWARD FREEDOM" was chosen as one of 500 books in President Kennedy's collection at the White House. The decision, regarding Dr. King's book was made by the American Booksellers Association. Mr. Exman, lastly, inquired about Dr. King's progress on a manuscript for his second book.
F.A. Guilford of Oxford University Press asks permission to reprint Dr. King's "Letter from Birmingham City Jail" for their third edition textbook "Free Government in the Making." He further requests to obtain the world rights to the letter for worldwide distribution.
Dr. King expresses embarrassment because of his late response to a telegram requesting his presence and explains that the mistake is due to an overworked, understaffed office. The tone of the letter conveys the personal concern King feels for each of the numerous individuals who seek his participation in events around the country.
As President of the SCLC, Dr. King delivers his Annual Report to the Eighth Annual Convention in Savannah, Georgia. In addition to listing SCLC's many accomplishments over the past year, Dr. King urges his audience to stay resolute as their great progress creates a growing racial backlash from those opposed to the Civil Rights Movement.
Dr. Simpkins writes Dr. King to discuss the actions he has taken to end discrimination in the Dental Society. He expresses that a letter from national leaders like Dr. King would assist him greatly in his endeavors with the American Dental Association.
At their Thirteenth Constitutional Convention in Minneapolis on May 21, 1962, Dr. King praises the United Packinghouse Workers Union of America for their dedication to civil rights. He states that the civil rights and labor movements share in common a concern for minimum wages, social security, health benefits, decent housing, job security and retirement security. He thanks them for the aid that they have provided and encourages them to continue fighting for equality.
The Permanent Representative of Liberia to the United Nations, Milton Nathaniel Barnes, invites Dr. and Mrs. King to attend a celebration of the 118th Anniversary of Liberia's independence. The reception was held in New York in July, 1965.
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Iraqi forces have been working to remove the threat of chemical substances left behind by the "Islamic State of Iraq and Syria" (ISIS) in liberated areas.
Before the group's ouster, ISIS fighters stockpiled chemical substances in secret locations, intending them for use in manufacturing improvised explosive devices (IEDs), government officials told Diyaruna.
Iraqi forces have since confiscated and destroyed several stockpiles of dangerous chemical substances, including ammonium nitrate.
Iraqi forces found five 20-litre containers filled with ammonium nitrate in Anbar province on October 26th.
On November 5th, they found 25 jerrycans filled with a further 25 litres of the substance in Samarra, which had been mixed with highly explosive sulphur.
This stockpile, left behind by ISIS, was the largest of its kind to be found since mid-April, when police seized 150 kilogrammes of ammonium nitrate and half a tonne of aluminum shavings inside a bomb-making factory in western Mosul.
A dangerous legacy
ISIS left behind a significant number of weapons and explosives, Anbar provincial council security committee member Shallal Naji Obeid told Diyaruna.
"But the most dangerous are these chemical substances, which it used to make deadly explosives," he said. "The group recruited individuals who were experienced in handling such toxic substances and using them to make explosives and IEDs as well as car bombs and suicide belts."
ISIS had been planning to build its capacity to "stage the most vicious and barbarous attacks, even if that meant using banned substances", he said.
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These hiding places are uncovered with help from the local population, who are ready and willing to provide any information that would lead to the eradication of ISIS hideouts and remnants, he said.
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Kim Kardashian’s fashion statement is getting her an award, according to Page Six. The “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” alumna will be honored with the “Fashion Icon Award” at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards Dec. 7.
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The National Social Protection System (NSPS) faces a range of challenges. While a significant proportion of government expenditure is invested in social protection, its impact is below potential. The Government is committed to increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the social protection expenditure so that the poorest and most vulnerable citizens of Bangladesh receive a minimum income guarantee, while those in danger of falling into poverty are protected.
It will take many years to reform the current SPS so that it is fit for the middle income country that Bangladesh aspires to become; it cannot be completed over the next five years. However, this chapter sets out the way forward so that, after five years of implementation of the NSPS, significant progress would have been made towards the longer-term vision.
The Strategy proposed here builds on the positive changes that have already commenced across the ongoing NSPS. The NSPS has been evolving towards a Lifecycle Approach, similar to that found in many middle and upper income countries. However, there are key gaps, such as among old age and very young children. Furthermore, no programme yet provides adequate coverage and transfer levels.
The NSPS will strengthen and consolidate this transformation towards a lifecycle system by consolidating progress in a small number of priority schemes. The aim is to make the entire system more inclusive by incorporating a higher proportion of poor and vulnerable people within it. This will be achieved by gradually increasing coverage of priority schemes and ensuring that selection processes prioritise the inclusion of poor families and those who are vulnerable to falling into poverty.
While Social Protection is a core public service it needs to complement investments in other services. Therefore, along with spending on social protection, the Government will continue to invest in other public services – such as health, education, social care, and water and sanitation – to enhance their quality and provide greater access for all citizens of Bangladesh. The commitment by the Government to introduce health insurance as a means of enabling the access of all families to health services is an example of a health sector programme that closely complements the initiatives in social protection.
The Government will also ensure that reforms to the social protection system facilitate the engagement of families in the labour market since providing families with work is the best means to reduce poverty. Traditionally, such initiatives have been referred to as “graduation” however, in this chapter they will be referred to as complementary labour market initiatives. “Graduating” families from social protection schemes when they are still poor can undermine the sustainability of investments in labour market activities.
The Government’s plans to consolidate and move forward Bangladesh’s current evolution to a lifecycle system of social protection. It will outline initiatives for addressing the needs of the citizens of Bangladesh as they move through the life course, from birth to old age. Most of the proposals outlined build on and strengthen c support the direction that the country has been taking over the past two decades. The Chapter will also set out plans to address other growing challenges and risks, such as urbanization and disasters, although the strategy focus only on initiatives that fall within the scope of the social protection sector.
It is important to note at the outset the inter-linkages of programmes and beneficiaries within the life cycle. For example, support to children comes not only through direct transfers but is complemented by other initiatives that indirectly support children, such as old age and disability benefits and schemes to help their parents more effectively engage in the labour market. So, it is essential, for instance, that an effective old age pension system is in place not only to benefit older people but to protect their grandchildren: in the absence of a pension, the children’s parents may well have to support the children’s grandparents as they become increasingly frail, reducing the support that they can give to their own children.
The analysis of poverty and vulnerability in Bangladesh – as summarised in Chapter 1 and further elaborated in Chapter 2 – has indicated that a high proportion of the population is in need of social protection. The combined total of poor and those highly vulnerable to poverty amounted to around 50 percent of the population (75 million people) in 2010. However, providing a comprehensive social protection floor for 75 million people is beyond the capacity of the country at present and hard choices will have to be made on which categories of this population to prioritise. Accordingly, the priority challenges that will need to be addressed over the next five years are:
- Expanding coverage of core schemes for the most vulnerable members of society, focusing on children, the elderly and people with disabilities.
- Ensuring that the most vulnerable women are provided with income security and greater opportunities to engage in the labour market, in particular as they enter into motherhood.
- Initiating a social insurance system that enables people to invest in their own social security, providing protection against the risks of old age, disability, unemployment and maternity
- Expanding coverage of social protection schemes to include the poor and vulnerable residents of urban areas and to the socially excluded people.
- Ensuring that the social protection system supports an effective disaster response system.
- Strengthening the delivery systems for priority transfers by establishing advanced management information systems and trained professional staff.
This Chapter sets out the proposed plans for reforming the national Social Protection Strategy. It begins by outlining the long-term vision for social protection in Bangladesh as well as the goal for the next five years. It then sets out the schemes the Government will implement to address the needs of citizens across the lifecycle, based on the needs and current gaps identified in Chapters 1 and 3. The chapter will then outline social protection initiatives to address the challenges of specific vulnerable and excluded categories of the population, urbanization and disasters.

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When a trader maintains discipline, he or she will not countenance the position in which his or her account will be wiped out and, he or she has to leave the market without achieving the goal. But, sometimes, people face losses because of the immediate change of the market. After facing severe losses, people are not able to overcome the situation easily. Some traders cannot get back into the Forex field and end up leaving trading for good. However, if you want to do the trading for a long time, you have to know how to recover losses. Some ways of recovering losses are discussed here.
Retain the Discipline
People should maintain discipline if they lose lots of money. Sometimes, facing lots of loss, means traders are not able to control their emotions and forget about discipline. So, they make lots of mistakes and lose more money. When a person is disciplined, he or she will not make the mistake of doing excessive trading. Ultimately, this will help them to secure their capital.
Modify the Trading Strategy
Investors should check their trading strategy and modify this monthly. A person should not use one strategy in every trade because this will not provide good rewards. In different trade, there are different types of risks. So, a person is required to change the risk management strategy to manage the risk properly. The investors need to set the stop-loss and take profit differently in every trade. In the Forex market, the investors buy and sell the currency pair. The direction of the price movement of the currency pair is influenced by lots of factors. So these factors can act differently in various types of situations. Based on this, traders have to set the plan. So, this is crucial to make some changes to the strategy. Those who are trading bonds, knows the importance of revising the trading technique from time to time. Keep yourself up-to-date so that you can take the best decisions without having much trouble.
Spend Some Quality Time
If a person spends time with the family, he or she will feel happy. This happiness provides lots of strength to the person which is very necessary for continuous successful trading. So, when you feel bore and cannot able to focus on the target, you need to take a break and go for a relaxing tour. A person can also spend some time alone which will also help to think about the regulations of the trade. If an investor is able to take proper rest, he or she will able to concentrate on making money when they re-enter the market.
Take Time for Developing an Additional Plan
Sometimes, rookie Aussie traders are required to develop a new plan to start the trading process anew. Creating a new plan takes time as people need to analyze the market positions and his or her own current position. When a person sees that his or her present strategy is the main reason behind his or her extreme losses, they should make a new one. So, during this time, an investor needs to take a break from the market and concentrate on creating a new one.
Becoming mentally and psychically strong is very important for doing every task systematically in trading. When the investor faces a huge loss, he or she has been broken internally. So, his or her mental strength can only help him or her at that time. On the other hand, when you are not psychically strong, you will not be able to boost your mental strength. So, you can maintain a healthy diet to improve health and increase stamina. People also keep their emotional state stable by generating positive vibes in the mind. A positive vibe will provide the power of removing the negative vibes which will help you to overcome challenging situations.
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Former super model and fashionista Judith Heard is bobbling shoulders high after she was chosen to host Africa Fashion Week Los Angeles on 14th October which is this coming Saturday. The socialite cum fashionista is the US on a number of activities and one of them is above activity. She is confirmed on her wall that she is headed for Los Angeles to host the famous event.
“While they write garbage I will be pack my bags and get ready for my flight to LA. Am your host for Africa Fashion Week Los Angeles,” Judith Heard posted on her social media.

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Padres general manager AJ Preller said Tuesday that the San Diego team would try to retain Dominicans Manny Machado and Juan Soto on their roster.
“The good thing for us is that you’re talking about two of the best in the game and how we keep both,” Preller said when speaking to reporters from Padre’s training camps in Peoria, Arizona, United States.
The Padres executive emphasized that the team’s priority is to retain Machado, who revealed last Monday that he would opt to enter free agency at the end of the 2023 season, five years after the agreement he signed with the team, before the 2019 campaign.
“Manny (Machado) is my top priority. He is always a priority for the organization and me. He is a phenomenal player.
He is a big part of what we do here,” said Preller, who indicated that they respect the decision made by the 30-year-old star third baseman. Referring to the negotiation process with the Dominican, Preller noted that the team maintains a good relationship with Machado’s representatives and agents and that if he is interested, they will continue to talk about it.
In his four seasons with the Padres, Machado is batting .280 with 108 home runs, 117 runs scored, and 340 RBIs while finishing in the top three finalists for the National League MVP twice.
“Manny lived up to everything we could have hoped for when we signed him,” said Preller, who said the team is preparing to compete in the short and long term.
In both stages of the Padres’ plans, Soto, eligible for free agency at the end of the 2024 season, is an option for the club.
“Those are conversations that will be part of the next 12 months and the next two years with Juan,” said Preller, who did not hide that the money arranged for the signing of one of these two players can affect the other.
“They are not unlimited resources. It is not an unlimited budget. You have to make decisions and choices,” the San Diego executive specified.


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Oriental Scholars – S1E22 – Omar al-Khayyam
Omar al-Khayyam was from Nishapur, Khorasan. His work on algebra, “Maqalat fi al-Jabr wa al-Muqabila” has great importance in the field of mathematics. He wrote on Pascal’s triangle, quadratic equations, and cubic equations. He introduced a calendar called Al-Tarikh-al-Jalali and was known in the West by the popularity of his Rubaiyat.

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The proliferation and increasing complexity of the laws governing business have forced increasing specialization in corporate law. It is not unheard of for certain kinds of corporate transactions to require a team of five to ten attorneys due to sprawling regulation. Commercial law spans general corporate law, employment and labor law, health-care law, securities law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, employee benefit plans, food and drug regulation, intellectual property law on copyrights, patents, trademarks, telecommunications law, and financing.
A company limited by shares: The most common form of the company used for business ventures. Specifically, a limited company is a "company in which the liability of each shareholder is limited to the amount individually invested" with corporations being "the most common example of a limited company." This type of company is common in England and many English-speaking countries. A company limited by shares may be a
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This is a considerable benefit in an industry under pressure from rising transportation and raw material costs. — Leslie Patton, The Seattle Times, "Senior citizens are replacing teenagers as fast-food workers," 13 Nov. 2018 Without the cash or food, there were no visible benefits. — Dylan Matthews, Vox, "How a $50-a-year nutrition program cut domestic violence in Bangladesh," 12 Nov. 2018 But new evidence suggests there may still be benefits to getting the vaccine at a later age. — Korin Miller, SELF, "The HPV Vaccine Is Now FDA-Approved for People Over 26: What You Need to Know," 9 Oct. 2018 Some questions, answered: What are the benefits to passengers? — Barbara Peterson, Condé Nast Traveler, "The Future of Biometrics at the Airport," 20 Sep. 2018 Ford might have been in some profession for which publicity is a benefit. — Jennifer Wright, Harper's BAZAAR, "What Do Women Have to Do to Be Believed?," 20 Sep. 2018 There are numerous benefits of breastfeeding for mother and baby alike, such as shedding pregnancy weight and potentially reducing a baby’s risk of contracting certain illnesses. — Madeline Farber, Fox News, "Moms who breastfeed first child for at least 5 months likely to have 'more children overall,' study suggests," 19 Sep. 2018 Brands That Retain Value AptDeco, which launched in 2013, is an online platform that allows you to buy and sell used furniture with a major benefit. — Monique Valeris, ELLE Decor, "An Expert's Top Advice for Selling Furniture Online," 13 Sep. 2018 Protectionist policies can have a short-term benefit, but eventually hurt all parties involved. — Phillip Molnar, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Can the U.S. economy withstand a trade war?," 13 July 2018
the benefits of fresh air and sunshine A benefit of museum membership is that purchases are discounted. There are many financial benefits to owning your own home. She is just now starting to reap the benefits of all her hard work. The benefits of taking the drug outweigh its risks. I see no benefit in changing the system now. We're lucky to be able to get the full benefit of her knowledge. He began collecting his retirement benefits when he was 65. He began collecting his retirement benefit when he was 65. The job doesn't pay much, but the benefits are good.
If you are an approved foster carer (formal kinship carer in Scotland) you may be allowed an extra bedroom when working out your Housing Benefit as long as your home has the extra room needed. This applies whether or not a child is placed with you or you are between placements, so long as you have fostered a child, or become an approved foster carer, in the last 12 months.

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Tata Motors, steered by the vision of Ratan Tata, is leading the charge. The Tata Sumo Electric, a much-anticipated launch, is set to make a grand entry as India’s first 7-seater electric SUV from Tata Motors.
Tata Sumo Electric is not just another addition to the burgeoning electric vehicle market; it represents a significant leap forward in terms of performance, especially when compared to its Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) counterpart.
The last iteration of the Sumo, the Sumo Gold, was powered by a 3.0-litre four-cylinder diesel engine, delivering 85 hp of maximum power and 250 Nm of peak torque. However, the electric incarnation is expected to surpass these figures and showcasing a blend of power and efficiency.
Drawing inspiration from the sleek and contemporary styling of the Harrier, it features elegant headlamps and a full-width LED lighting element that adds a touch of sophistication. The closed-off grille, trapezoidal fog lamps, and a prominent front bumper further enhance its bold and dynamic appearance.
One of the most remarkable features of the Tata Sumo Electric is its range. With an anticipated range of approximately 400 km to 500 km on a single charge. Tata Sumo Electric is poised to be a major player in the electric vehicle market and a testament to Tata Motors’ commitment to innovation and excellence in the electric vehicle space.


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A haven in the city, quiet and comfortable. This 2 bedroom apartment is an ideal place to relax after a busy day enjoying the city. Within walking distance of many of the main attractions as well as good shops, bars, cafes and restaurants.
Lovely 2 bedroom apartment just off the Royal Mile within walking distance of the Castle and the Palace of Holyrood. Great location for exploring all the city has to offer and convenient for the station and the bus or tram to the airport.
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh's West End, this elegant Victorian hotel is perfectly situated for all of Edinburghs attractions and transport links. A boutique style hotel with fully refurbished bedrooms throughout,
Welcome to Park Gate Apartment
Our self catering apartment is situated in the heart of the Old Town, just minutes from The Palace of Holyrood House and the Royal Mile - a great location for exploring the old town.
Our quiet city centre location is the perfect place to stay in Edinburgh . Free hot breakfast for all, free wireless internet, air conditioning and with great staff who have fantastic local knowlege. Kids stay free under age of 18

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A Dyslexia Friendly Picture Book for Parent and Child The story of a little girl who literally has a spring in her step (in her knees to be precise) this is a particularly good story for parents and children to share. No matter the age of the reader, they’ll appreciate the thrill of being as springy as Jane, enjoy all of her adventures, and be equally excited when her special gift allows her to do something heroic. The story is full of incident and provides lots for discussion. Part of Barrington Stoke’s Picture Squirrels series it’s accessible to all readers, including those – child or adult – with dyslexia, as special features from choice of font to layout and syntax, all completely unobtrusive, make it an easy read as well as fun one. ~ Andrea Reece
Publisher Barrington Stoke was inspired to create the Picture Squirrel Books titles after meeting a man with dyslexia at a book event. “We were approached by a gentleman who told us that it broke his heart that he couldn’t read to his child because of his dyslexia,” M.D. Mairi Kidd told The Bookseller. “So we talked to Michael Morpurgo, who we were already working with on low text books [textbooks that use a limited number of words]." The layout of picture books can be difficult for adults with dyslexia as the language and typeface are often very varied, the text can be cut into small chunks or is sometimes spun around a picture, which can make a book tricky if you don’t have good reading skills. Barrington Stoke worked with the authors and illustrators to ensure that the books are suitable for dyslexic readers and thereby helping more families grow a love of reading.
On the Picture Squirrels...Michael Morpurgo says: “I was immediately taken with the idea of the Picture Squirrel books, a picture book list that dyslexic parents and less confident readers can read with their children too.”
Boing Boing by Alexander Mccall Smith
Jane has always been just a little bit different - she has springs in her knees! She bounce, bounce, bounces all over town and they call her Springy Jane. She wins all the high jump competitions and can reach the top book shelf, and if anyone stares too hard she just bounces right over them! But a terrible flood and a trapped old lady mean Springy Jane is called on for help - will her springs save the day?
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These four blade glows are the most coarse, full of ten thousand thousand zhang size, the tigers come, destroy everything around, the place is broken, even the protection of Wandao City is destroyed, moved towards Jiang Bai kill Come, the music forms an array between them, and Jiang Bai is locked in the blade glow.
The first out of the ordinary, the hand of the knife domain is awesome.
This is the hand, the general Immortal King is not an opponent, and you can't die if you die.
One of the top ten masters of the knife domain is not just in name only, but also in reality.
"Oh.." This scene makes many people around him sucked in a breath of cold air.
It feels that under this horrible attack, Jiang Bai must be seriously injured even if he can escape. After all, the immediate attack is too horrible.
However, the next thing makes everyone dumbfounded.
"How can it be!"
"This is a fake."
"Damn, is this goods still human?"
"Absolutely impossible, absolutely impossible! We just looked at the attack just now, even if we have to be difficult next. He... How did he do it?"
For a moment, all around people screamed in horror, and their faces were so stunned and unbelievable that no one could believe that everything in front of him was true.
Because of the attack of the horror of the knife field, Jiang Bai did not hide, stood there, completely motionless, even did not do any resistance, took a cigarette from his pocket and took it up. .
That looks like a slap in the face, people are full of stunned, although they do not know what Jiang Bai is doing in the clouds.
It can be seen that Jiang Bai did not resist anything.
In the eyes of many people, this is no different from courting death. Jiang Bai plays with eggs, and he will be bad if he does not die.
However, people are amazed that the blade glow is approaching, and they have hit Jiang Bai's body. The world-shattering blade glow falls on Jiang Bai, and even the other hair is not cut.
Even the cloak is intact.
How can such a situation not be disgusting?
Surprisingly, others are surprised. The most surprising thing is the owner of the knife field. He is not as surprised as it is now, but full of fear. He knows his own things. He heard about Jiang Bai’s horror before he came, so he just started. Did not keep it.
As soon as it comes up, it is the strongest attack, and strives to kill people when the other party is caught off guard.
Originally thought to be ten, but now. . Jiang Bai did not move, which made his heart full of fear.
Subconsciously, I want to turn around and run. This person is not capable of enemies at all. But for the sake of face, he still has to bite his teeth and insist that gloomy face does not speak.
Naturally, there is no continued attack. It’s a joke. The strongest attack is useless. What is the point of playing it again?
He didn't make a difference, and the face of the Lord of the Skull and the Abyss was not very good.
At that time, without hesitation, and did not say anything nonsense, they began to kill the past, each of their own school, motivated their magic weapon, moved towards Jiang Bai killed.
All of them are seen, Jiang Bai out of the ordinary, a person who is alone is not an opponent. At this time, they are united together and moved toward Jiang Bai.
The three masters, who have shot, have killed in three directions.
This made people around the mood feel a little bit, knowing that the real war broke out.
I thought this was a rare dragon fight, and what made people around me feel that the situation was not the same as they thought.
The three men each shot, the Qiankun treasure fan in the hands of the Lord of the Kunlun, followed by the rotation, the huge treasure fan, containing the secret of the Qiankun, between the infinite rotation of the formidable power, the surrounding Void is distorted.
A strand of energy is sprayed out of it, and Jiang Bai is only strangled by the rules.
The abyss energy accompanied the scepter of the Lord of the Abyss, and did everything possible to transform into a horrible abyssal dragon, roaring at the moving towards Jiang Bai, to completely devour Jiang Bai.
Power can be terrible, extremely fierce.
This is the method of the Lord of the Abyss.
On the contrary, the owner of the knife domain did not have the aggressive attack before. It is estimated that he had suffered a loss at the beginning. At this time, he did not want to go all out. Although the brace oneself shot, it is already done. If it is not an opponent, he is ready to escape. ready.
The first shot, he had a deep understanding of Jiang Bai, knew the horror of Jiang Bai, and didn't want to put himself here, even though the three masters teamed up against the enemy, this is something that has not happened in the through the ages.
According to the truth, the enemy will be defeated.
But the owner of the knife domain does not think so.
Because of this, he will stay a little.
It’s just that this outsider can’t see it. It’s just that the three masters moved towards Jiang Bai and they were all overwhelmed. Jiang Bai was drowned in the storm of energy rules.
Although I can't see the appearance of Jiang Bai today, in everyone's understanding, Jiang Bai is now in the wind and rain, not himself.
However, it turns out that they all want more.
In the face of the three dominant offensives, Jiang Bai did not care, standing there, the forehead opened his eyes suddenly, the next second, the forehead burst out of the divine light, golden Supreme fate wheel phantom appeared out of thin air.
Rotating in the sky, the next moment burst out of golden rays of light, and the gems of various colors followed.
Phantom keeps moving forward and getting bigger and bigger, moving towards three people just forcibly hit the past.
No matter what method the other party uses, you can't stop it. Supreme's fate wheel is invincible.
Supreme's fate wheel smashed the abyss scepter, the abyss warrants smashed at any time, the Lord of the Abyss coughed blood on the spot, and the endless Black Dragon burst.
Then it was loaded with Qiankun treasure fan, Qiankun treasure fan struggled, screamed and turned into dust.
Due to the blade glow, the endless sword, instantly became a broken copper, can not resist in front of the Supreme fate wheel.
In the end, Jiang Bai’s Supreme fate wheel, which was illuminated by the vertical eye, directly crushed everything. The three masters, the Lord of the Abyss, the Lord of the Dragons and the Lord of the Knife, and the three masters were killed at the time, and there was no chance to struggle.
Before the death, the eyes were unwilling, whether it was the owner of the abyss and the owner of the Qiankun, or the owner of the knife-sword that kept the sword and kept the strength, all died under Jiang Bai's vertical divine light.
There is no way to escape.
The war stopped at that time, everyone around everyone and everyone stared wide-eyed, completely can't believe it.
Before the war, some people thought that maybe the strong Jiang Bai could win, but no one thought that Jiang Bai won so easily. When they want to come, even if Jiang Bai can win, it should pay a huge price and come to a difficult battle.
But no one thought that Jiang Bai would win with no difficulty.
This. . It’s completely beyond their imagination and it’s hard to understand.
Jiang Bai is too powerful and horrible.
Completely beyond their imagination!
Unconsciously, the people at the scene stayed, and the eyes of the look at Jiang Bai were full of fear. The surrounding air seemed to be solidified. The crowds who were breathing heavily did not dare to open their mouths.

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Red Cell acquires stake in HHCLWPP announces that its wholly owned operating company, Red Cell, the global communications services network, has conditionally agreed to acquire 49% of the issued share capital of HHCL Limited (“HHCL”) for an initial cash consideration of £3.5 million and a further £500,000 in cash if HHCL achieves certain trading revenues in the financial year ending 31 December 2003.
Red Cell has also entered into put and call options in respect of the remaining 51% of the equity of HHCL for a cash consideration of up to a maximum of £12 million in respect of the put option.
Chime Communications Plc will seek shareholder approval for the transaction at an AGM to be held on 28th January 2003.
Red Cell’s London operation will be merged with HHCL and the new agency will be renamed HHCL/Red Cell. HHCL employs 65 people and had revenues of £18.7 million for the year ended 31 December 2001.
The acquisition of HHCL strengthens Red Cell’s base in London and continues WPP’s strategy of strengthening its networks in important growth sectors and markets.


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Moor Mud Body Wrap
This is a therapeutic quality grade of moor peat- an organic substance that is the product of natural decomposition of multitudes of plants, herbs, flowers, grasses, and mosses. Moor Mud is of organic origin. Over thousands of years this residue has been transformed into a thick paste containing bio minerals, trace elements, vitamins, amino acids, plant hormones, and fatty acids. These molecules are easy for the body to absorb. They will stimulate blood flow, draw toxins, draw heavy metals, provide nutrients and provide deep consistent heating. Stimulating the blood flow to an area is necessary when a person is complaining of muscle stiffness, fatigue, weakened immune system, chronic pain, muscle spasms, cold extremities, chronic injury, poor healing, and post workout soreness. Moor Mud's actions arehias thermo-physical, biochemical, anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and natural antibiotics. Because peat has chelatic properties (it binds heavy metal isotopes) it is a very strong natural detoxifier.
During this session your skin will be exfoliated with a soft bristled brush and the mud will be applied. You will soak for 30 minutes and then rinse off in a shower before a handcrafted organic lotion is applied.
This treatment will take 95 minutes and is $90
All Natural and Organic Clay based Body Wraps
Body wraps can aid in healing of skin problems, tone and tighten the skin, improve circulation, alleviate muscle and joint pain, treat acne, detoxify the body and help mobilize fat so it can be eliminated from the body naturally. The effect of the wrap is determined by the ingredients that you chose to use. Here at Inner Health Spa, the wraps are made specifically for your skin type and needs. During the session your skin will be exfoliated, the wrap will be applied, and then you will relax cocooned in a warming wrap and blankets. Once the wrap has set for 20 minutes, you will shower off and then a hand crafted organic lotion will be applied to your skin.
The wrap will last 95 minutes and is $97.
Pick one ingredient from the 5 categories and there are some ad ons to choose from if you wish. We will prepare this wrap just for you.
1. The clay The clay is the foundation of the wrap. The clay draws oils and toxins from the skin, while gently exfoliating. The clay feeds the skin with many types of minerals and plant nutrients.
French Green Clay is highly efficient at drawing oils and toxins from the skin. This clay is rich in minerals and plant nutrients. It is not suitable for dry or sensitive skin.
Moroccan Rhassoul Clay is ancient clay that comes from deep below the Atlas Mountains in Morocco. This clay is rich in many minerals. It helps detoxify the skin while it exfoliates gently. It is not suitable for dry or sensitive skin.
White Kaolin Clay- also known as China or White Clay, is the mildest of all clays. It helps stimulate circulation to the skin while gently exfoliating and cleansing it. White Kaolin Clay does not draw oils from the skin and can be used on dry or sensitive skin types.
Sea clay Sea Clay is grayish green color and has a high content of minerals. It helps to draw oils while mineralizing the skin but gently enough that this clay is suitable for all skin types.
2. The Salt – The salt is the exfoliating ingredient in the wrap mixture and has many health benefits. The salt contains trace elements and minerals, help draw out toxins, deep cleanses the skin, help regulate the moisture level of the skin, help increase circulation, helps promote healing, help to relieve aches and pains, reduce stiffness after exertion, relax the muscles and relieve skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Himalayan salt - This pink colored salt has a content of 84 trace elements and iron. This salt helps draw out toxins, deep cleanses the skin, and helps cleanse the body energetically.
Dead Sea salt Dead Sea Salts are mineral-rich which helps regulate the moisture level of the skin, helps increase circulation, helps remove trap fluids in the skin, helps promote healing, and has a smoothing and relaxing effect. Dead Sea Salt exfoliates and revitalizes the skin and helps draw out toxins. Dead Sea Salt is well known for its ability to relieve aches and pains, reduce stiffness after exertion, relax the muscles and relieve skin problems such as acne, eczema and psoriasis.
Epsom Salt - also known as magnesium sulfate, is known for its ability to ease pain and muscular tension, helps to reduce swelling, relax the nervous system and eliminate toxins from the body.
Black Hawaiian - The salts coloring is from activated coconut shell charcoal which is infused with the salt for its numerous health benefits: high in essential minerals, detoxes the skin, helps to relieve dry and ichy skin, opens up the pores, hydrates the tissues, increases blood fow, and imparts shine.
3. The Oil- The oil will add rich essential fatty acids and help to maintain the integrity of the skin tissue while restructuring and moisturizing the skin.
Sesame oil - is rich in essential fatty acids and helps to maintain the integrity of skin tissue while restructuring and moisturizing the skin. This oil made from the sesame seed plant contains proteins, antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. It nurtures and soothes providing a protective shield that helps the skin regenerate and become more resistant. In addition, it stimulates blood circulation, warms and cleanses (detoxifying through the skin), protects against premature skin aging.
Olive oil - is a good skin cell regenerator. Olive Oil attracts external moisture to the skin and still permits the skin to properly release sweat, shed dead skin and release the skins nature oil.
Coconut oil - contains vitamins and has a cooling, soothing and stabilizing effect. This is great oil for general moisturizing and serves as a protective layer, helping to retain the moisture in your skin. Coconut Oil is great for dry, itchy, sensitive skin. It will not clog pores, and it absorbs readily into the skin.
4. The Herb
Alfalfa is used to relieve fatigue, muscle tenderness, and the pain and inflammation of rheumatism and arthritis.Alfalfa herb has been called the “king of plants” since it is extremely rich in vitamins and minerals. It has 8 essential amino acids and the highest chlorophyll content of any plant. Alfalfa is used as a base in many combinations and vitamin formulas because it permits rapid assimilation of plant elements. Not to be used if you have an autoimmune disease.
Gotu Kola is rejuvenating and nurturing the skin and its underlying connective tissues. It has been used to treat eczema, skin ulcers, burns, wounds, bruises, inflammation. It can help speed up collagen formation.
Green Tea is promoted in skin care for its powerful antioxidant properties that help rejuvenate the skin, reduces sun damage, promote elasticity, stops free radicals in the skin, and reduces inflammation.
Ginseng can reduce inflammation, stimulate cell growth, extend cellular life span, heal minor skin damage and has antimicrobial properties.
Comfrey Root - Helps to repair damaged tissue and is an anti-inflammatory. This herb helps heal bruises, sprains, acne and relieves psoriasis.
Witch Hazel Leaf- Helps tighten the proteins of the skin and is an anti-inflammatory. This herb will help treat eczema, broken blood vessels, and varicose veins.
5.The Wetting Agent- This is the last step in making your wrap. The wetting agent moistens the mixture.
Coconut Water - is rich in antioxidants, nutrients that help remove free radicals caused by outside stressors that may damage your skin, such as sun and pollution. Free radicals can also come from stressors within your body. One of the most common one is emotional stress, which also causes reduced blood flow to your skin, contributing to the aging process.
Apple cider Vinegar – helps to maintain healthy skin by restoring the ph level. It cleanses the skin, helps to heal bruise, soothes itchy skin, eases pains, and helps dissolve excess fatty deposits near the skin.
Aloe Vera Gel - natural aloe vera gel contains acemannan, which activates the immune system, protects cell membranes it contains anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties. Aloe Vera gel also contains vitamins, minerals, trace elements like potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, amino acids and flavonoids. Aloe Vera gel soothes and nurtures, moisturizes, is pleasantly cooling and has wound healing characteristics.
1. Sea plants - Sea vegetables detoxify the body while they add vital nutrients to the body through the skin. They reduce cellulite and improve circulation. You can add ground powder to a face or body mask will help to clear skin issues. The polysaccharides in seaweed, whether used externally or internally, also help to nourish, tighten and provide smooth supple skin. Choose one or a combination of vegetables to add to your wrap for $8.
Bladderwrack – This seaweed nourishes the skin and gently detoxification of the body. It is used for arthritis, joint pain, boosting the immune system, burns, aging skin, and insect bites.
Kelp - Sea kelp is a natural source of vitamins A, B1, B2, C, D and E, as well as minerals including zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, potassium, copper and calcium. In fact it contains the highest natural concentration of calcium of any food - 10 times more than milk. Kelp can help regulate the body's energy production, promote growth and development, help burn excess fat, and removed free radicals
Dulse is scientifically acknowledged as an antioxidant, excellent plant protein source, essential enzymes, alpa- carotene, beta- carotene, B vitamins, C and E, iodine, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, and magnesium.
2. Essential Oil - Add a pure, therapeutic grade oil to your wrap. Pick from a wide variety of aromas. $5
3. Local Honey Honey contains approximately 200 different ingredients like fructose, glucose, water, pollen, minerals, proteins, enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, trace elements, colorings and flavorings and essential oils. Honey extract has antibacterial properties, is anti-inflammatory and stimulates tissue growth making the skin softer, smooth and balances out the complexion. Honey is suitable for every skin type. It moisturizes and nourishes the skin, making it silky smooth and refreshed. $5.00
4. Oatmeal powder- The use of oats in skincare has been documented as far back as 2000 BC, is full of vitamins, minerals and lipids that add moisture to benefit the condition of one's skin. Oatmeal contains both anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and as such is ideal for sensitive skin and to treat a variety of skin disorders. (See the webpage for more information on oatmeal and the skin.) $5.00
5. Paraffin Wrap for your hands and feet - Your hands and feet will have never felt so soft. $30


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Pride and Prejudice Read Online Free - Jane Austen (1775-1817) was an English novelist whose works of romantic fiction, set among the landed gentry, earned her a place as one of the most widely read writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary as well as her acclaimed plots have gained her historical importance.
First published in 1813, "Pride and Prejudice," Jane Austen's witty comedy of manners - one of the most popular novels of all time - tells the story of Mr and Mrs Bennet's five unmarried daughters after the rich and eligible Mr Bingley and his status-conscious friend, Mr Darcy, have moved into their neighbourhood. "It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife." So begins the novel, that features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of eighteenth-century drawing-room intrigues.
This brilliant novel is a must-read of classic literature and will delight readers of all ages.
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December 04, 2013
6.0 stars. Confession...this book gave me an earth-shattering Janeaustegasm and I am feeling a bit spent and vulnerable at the moment, so please bear with me. You see, I decided I wanted to get more literated by reading the "classicals" in between my steady flow of science fiction, mystery and ho...
February 14, 2018
NOTE: The review you are about to read was written in 2009. 2009! That's almost 10 years ago! I was 17 and thought I was the smartest person ever! In all honesty I barely remember this book. So, negative comments regarding my intelligence are no longer necessary. They will be ignored. As they hav...
December 03, 2013
Where my massive crush on Jane Austen began: alone, on a hot day in Montana, cursing her name.
I had to read it for AP English and I could not see the point. Girls need to marry. Girls can't get married. Girls are sad. Girls get married. Girls are happy.
I went to school to half heartedly discuss i...
September 13, 2016
THIS BOOK IS MY JAM. JANE AUSTEN IS MY JAM. I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT HER AND THIS BOOK. READ THIS BOOK. THAT IS ALL.
March 21, 2017
I finally did it!!!! And I loved it!!!!
March 20, 2009
I was forced to read this by my future wife.
I was not, however, forced to give it 5 stars.
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March 12, 2007
"Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen started off annoying me and ended up enchanting me. Up until about page one hundred I found this book vexing, frivolous and down right tedious. I now count myself as a convert to the Austen cult.
I must confess I have been known to express an antipathy for any...
February 22, 2011
Critics who consider Austen's works trivial because of their rigid, upper-class setting, wealthy characters, domestic, mannered plots and happy endings are almost totally disconnected from reality, as far as I can tell. What can they possibly expect an upper-middle class English woman to write ab...
April 30, 2013
Well-loathed books I've re-read
Rating: 4 very annoyed, crow-feathered stars out of five
The Book Report: No. Seriously. If your first language isn't English, or if you're like nine years old, you might not know the story. Note use of conditional.
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While the State of Iowa as a whole may not be considered a hilly state, the same cannot be said for the City of Dubuque
, which is located on the Mississippi River
across from both Illinois and Wisconsin. The hills of the area offer a great location for a unique attraction: The Fenelon Place Elevator Company
, which first operated under horse power in 1882.
Top to bottom, the funicular railway is 189 feet tall and 296 feet long. We visited the elevator during a stop in Dubuque a few years back and decided it's finally time to shed a little light on this unique and interesting place!
|It is quite short, and quite steep, although I'm unsure if the website's claims of being the shortest and steepest scenic railway are truly accurate.|
I've been on one other funicular in my lifetime, the other one being the Orient Express at Six Flags Magic Mountain, now known as the "Honda Express". This one has far better views and is much steeper, although the Magic Mountain one saves you a bit of uphill walking, so there's that.
|From the top of the bluff, you can see three states, several bridges, and many of the interesting sites Dubuque has to offer!|
The story of the creation of this funicular goes that a "Mr. J. K. Graves, a former mayor, former State Senator, also promoter of mines and a banker lived on top of the bluffs and worked at the bottom. Unfortunately, he had to spend half an hour driving his horse and buggy round the bluff to get to the top and another half an hour to return downtown, even though his bank was only two and a half blocks away.", and after having visited Europe wished to take the concept he had seen used over there and apply it to Dubuque.
|The view going up is fantastic, and somewhat unnerving at the beginning for someone who's afraid of heights.|
The completion of the elevator thus took what was a 30 minute walk or ride uphill into a matter of a few minutes.
In 1884, the elevator burned down but was rebuilt. Another 1893 fire that occurred during a recession would shut the original elevator down once again, before neighbors who had come to rely on it would band together to rebuilt it again.
That same year, visitors to the 1893 Columbian Exposition
would bring back new concepts for an elevator - a streetcar motor to replace animal power to run the elevator, using a turnstile, and steel cable for the cars, which would not burn in case of another fire, unlike the hemp rope of the original design.
|At the top, one can see the entire ride, and the transfer track in the middle which allows for one car to go up the track with the same power as another car uses to go down.|
|View from the cable car nearing the top|
It was at this point as well that they installed the current three rail with a fourth rail bypass in the middle to allow for the operation of two (funicular) counterbalanced cars, one going up and another going down.
|Traveling downward just before the transfer track.|
Another fire would occur in 1962, and the entire ride would be rebuilt in 1977.
|The first second of the ride can be a little jarring, but it is otherwise perfectly tame and should be fun for the whole family.|
|View upon exiting after having gone up and down the ride.|
The ride is a short one, but the novelty, views and price ($3 for a round trip for adults) make it a worthwhile visit to anyone visiting the Dubuque area or nearby Galena. I can't imagine many people opting for a one-way trip unless you're into plenty of uphill or downhill walking!
Thanks as always for reading!
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The computational studies on 2-phenazinamines with their protein targets have been carried out to design compounds with potential anticancer activity. This strategy of designing compounds possessing selectivity over specific tyrosine kinase has been achieved through GQSAR and molecular docking studies. The objective of this research has been to design newer 2- phenazinamine derivatives as Bcr-Abl tyrosine kinase inhibitors by G-QSAR, molecular docking studies followed by wet lab studies along with evaluation of their anticancer potential. Computational chemistry was done by using VLife MDS 4.3 and Autodock 4.2 followed by wet lab experiments for synthesizing 2-phenazinamine derivatives. The chemical structures of ligands in 2D were drawn by employing Chemdraw 2D Ultra 8.0 and were converted into 3D. These were optimised by using semi-empirical method called MOPAC. The protein structure was retrieved from RCSC protein data bank as PDB file. The binding interactions of protein and ligands was done by using PYMOL. The molecular properties of the designed compounds were predicted in silico by using Osiris property explorer.The parent compound 2-phenazinamine was synthesized by reduction of 2,4-dinitro-N-phenylbenzenamine in the presence of tin chloride followed by cyclization in presence of nitrobenzene and magnesium sulfate. The derivatization at amino function of 2-phenazinamine was performed by treating parent compound with various aldehydes in the presence of dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (DCC) and urea to afford 2-(2-chlorophenyl)-3-(phenazin-2-yl) thiazolidin-4-one. Another series of derivatives was prepared by reacting parent compound with different aldehydes in the presence of p-toluylsulphonic acid, diphydropyridine and benzene sulfonyl chloride to afford benzenesulfonyl- N-(2-chlorobenzyl)-phenazin-2-amine. All the derivatives were tested for in vitro anticancer activity on K562 human chronic myelogenous leukemia cell line by employing MTT assay method. The developed G-QSAR models were found to be statistically significant with respect to training (r2=0.8074), cross-validation (q2=0.6521), and external validation (pred_r2=0.5892). The best developed G-QSAR model suggested that the XlogP values of phenazinamine derivatives were highly influential in determining biological activity. Docking studies showed binding interactions of some derivatives with > 30% higher binding energy values than standard doxorubicin. The standard drug was found to exhibit binding energy - 6.79 kcal/mol and the derivatives 5b and 6c exhibited binding energy of - 7.46 and - 8.51; respectively. The lower energy values obtained for these derivatives indicate favourable interaction towards protein binding site as compared to standard doxorubicin. The findings obtained from G-QSAR and docking studies, were utilized for designing newer phenazinamine derivatives. The synthesis of these 2-phenazinamine derivatives (5a-m) is reported to be obtained from 2,4-dinitrodiphenylamine by applying appropriate synthetic route. These compounds 5a-m were further evaluated for anticancer activities. Compounds 5b, 6c were observed to possess good lipophilicity and were found to exhibit better activity than other compounds in the series, although less than standard doxorubicin. The studies of G-QSAR and molecular docking predicted better anticancer activity for the synthesized thiazolidones and benzenesulfonyl derivatives of phenazinamines as compared to standard doxorubicin. It is therefore surmised that the molecular manipulations at appropriate sites suggested by structure-activity relationship data will prove to be beneficial to give enhanced anticancer potential. Among the synthesized derivatives, compounds 5b and 6c showed better cytotoxic activity against K562 cancer cell line when compared to other compounds of the series, although less than standard doxorubicin.
Anticancer activity, autodock 4.2, computer aided drug design, G-QSAR, K562, osiris property explorer, phenazinamine
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad-431 005, Maharastara, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Government College of Pharmacy, Aurangabad-431 005, Maharastara

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Commission meeting schedule adjusted
The Commission understands that many people enjoy travelling and spending time with their family over the holidays, and has cancelled the meeting—which falls two days before Thanksgiving, to reflect that.
"Historically, the commission does this if the meeting and the holiday fall close together," City Manager Lori LaVerriere said.
Also, the Jan.1 commission meeting has been cancelled, as it is New Year's Day.
City commission meetings generally fall on the first and third Tuesdays of every month.
— Attiyya Anthony
Elkettes to host holiday sale
The Delray Beach Elkettes of Lodge 1770 will host a White Elephant Sale and invites families, crafters and community members to participate.
The White Elephant Sale is scheduled for Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 265 NE Fourth Ave. Participants must provide their own table and spaces are 6-feet long. Registration costs $20 per space. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
The deadline to rent a space is Dec. 3. All proceeds benefit the Florida Elks Children's Charities.
The mission of the Florida Elks Children's Therapy Services is to provide physical therapy and occupational therapy to Florida children who do not have easy access to these services.
The Florida Elks Youth Camp, located in Umatilla, Fla., is dedicated to enriching the lives of children from the state of Florida by providing a safe camp experience that contributes to each camper's mental, physical, and social growth.
For more information and to receive an application, call Laura Schreader at 561-306-7393 or email firstname.lastname@example.org.
— Staff Report
Pedestrian killed at Glades Road intersection
A 44-year–old woman was killed Wednesday while crossing the street in the 1300 block of North Dixie Highway, Boca Raton police said. The accident happened at about 7:24 p.m.
Police say a 1998 Toyota driven by Jonathon Brown, 47, was traveling south on North Dixie Highway when it collided with a pedestrian crossing at the intersection of West Glades Road.
The pedestrian, identified by police as 44-year-old Rafaela Rodriguez Cano, was pronounced deceased on scene.
If anyone has information regarding this crash, they are asked to please contact Traffic Homicide Investigator Fred Laurie at 561-620-6181.
— Staff Report
Students deliver Thanksgiving baskets
A group of Saint Andrew's School student will be delivering Thanksgiving baskets to various charities around Boca Raton, helping others enjoy the holiday season and share a Thanksgiving meal with their families.
The project is led by seniors Mia Wennick and Allison Baritz, who have organized the collection of the baskets, which include canned and ready to bake goods, as well as a turkey and pumpkin pie.
Last year about 450 baskets were donated, and just as many, if not more are expected this year; ensuring hundreds of families in the Boca Raton area will now be able to have a Thanksgiving meal.
Saint Andrew's School has hosted this event for several years.
The baskets will be delivered to the Youth Activity Center, 9400 W. Palmetto Park Rd., at 11 a.m. Monday.
— Staff Report
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Man tried to abduct child walkgin to school
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help to find a man wanted for questioning following the attempted kidnapping of a child walking to Wynnebrook Elementary
Just after 6:30 a.m., a man allegedly yelled to the child to "come here," but the child did not respond. She instead ran to school and told school officials.
The man is described as thin – approximately 40 years old – with short black hair. He wore a black short sleeved shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, a blue watch and silver ring. The man may have a scar on his left cheek and a cut above the right eye.
This man is wanted for questioning.
The Sheriff's Office asks than anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-8477.
— Ed Komenda


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Migrating business systems to the public cloud unlocks immense potential. But realizing ROI depends heavily on reining in easily ballooning expenses. Mastering cloud cost optimization and governance determines sustainability.
This guide provides prescriptive techniques to transform AWS expenditures from an inconvenient necessity to a profit center, including:
- Enforcing Financial Discipline in the Cloud
- Architecting Systems for Maximum Efficiency
- Scaling Usage Elastically
- Buying Discounts without Upfront Commitments
- Tapping Spot Markets to Arbitrage Capacity
- Tracking Spend Patterns and Forecasting Usage
- Automating Policy Driven Cloud Governance
- Creating Shared Accountability through Visibility
- FAQs on Managing Cloud Costs Applying these strategies flips overspending from an existential threat to a competitive advantage.
Enforcing Financial Discipline in the Cloud
Migrating to the variable costs of cloud computing requires adapting financial management:
● Institute spending authorization gates through AWS Service Quotas
● Set usage alerts tied directly to billing data
● Enforce mandatory tags on resources tied back to departments
● Build cross functional cloud governance teams
● Empower all teams to optimize their resources from detailed reporting
Architecting Systems for Maximum Efficiency
Certain architecture patterns achieve vastly better ROI on AWS:
Leverage Serverless by Default
Embrace serverless offerings like Lambda, AppSync and DynamoDB to eliminate paying for idle capacity when workloads vary. Only pay for actual compute consumed.
Decompose Monoliths into Microservices
Avoids overprovisioning for functions rarely used. Granularly scale what is needed moment to moment across isolated services vs the one size fits all approach.
Rebuild Systems through Code
Immutable infrastructure makes scaling easier through templates instead of accumulating stateful servers. This “cattle vs pets” approach facilitates management at cloud scale.
Scaling Usage Elastically
Instead of provisioning for peak capacity upfront, auto-scale resources aligned to actual demand to maximize utilization and savings:
● Configure scaling policies based on metrics
● Scale out to maintain performance during spikes
● Scale in to shut off unused capacity
● Pay only for active computing needed minute to minute
Buying Discounts without Upfront Commitments
Balance commitments with flexibility by leveraging 1 to 3 year Savings Plans for automatic discounts up to 72% when used – no up front payments or instance restrictions required. Applies to a wider range of services like Lambda vs just EC2.
Tapping Spot Markets to Arbitrage Capacity
Leverage unused EC2 capacity available in the Spot Market at discounts over 90%. Define max price thresholds then access additional capacity for fault tolerant workloads where interruptions are acceptable.
Tracking Spend Patterns and Forecasting Usage
Getting historical visibility into usage categories, trends and spikes enables shaping future consumption:
● Slice usage data across multiple dimensions
● Identify anomalies indicating problem areas
● Detect ghost resources contributing to unexpected charges
● Extrapolate projections based on product direction
This intelligence precipitates action.
Automating Policy Driven Cloud Governance
Applying rules and constraints systematically eliminates waste and enforces compliance by:
● Shutting down inactive resources past set time thresholds
● Terminating stale forgotten resources
● Validating launch configurations align to standards
● Continuously checking security settings across environments
Such automation codifies best practices.
Creating Shared Accountability through Visibility
Broadening transparency creates accountability:
● Charge back reports matching spend to departments
● Granular resource tagging attributing utilization
● User level visibility into consumption data
● Threshold alerts on billing spikes
● Empowering teams to optimize their resources
This circulates data prompting responsibility for controlling expenses.
FAQs on Managing Cloud Costs
Answers to frequent questions business leaders have:
How do you prevent cloud sticker shock?
Institute pre-emptive goverance like usage alerts, monitor overall consumption velocity, enforce active ownership of expenses across teams and nurture an organization wide culture focused on cost consciousness, not just engineering velocity.
Should I purchase RIs or Savings Plans for discounts?
Savings Plans provide flexibility across multiple services while RIs focus just on specific EC2 instances. Blend both approaches based on predictable steady state usage for RIs vs variable capacity needing Savings Plans.
What are strategies for estimating cloud spending?
Analyze current consumption by categories, identify trends, extrapolate how those extend based on product roadmap. Factor adoption of savings levers like auto-scaling, Spot, Savings Plans etc. This models a projection vs shooting blind.
Which tools can help manage costs?
Leading solutions include Cloudability Optimize, CloudHealth, ParkMyCloud, AWS Cost Explorer etc. Core capabilities are granular analytics, custom reporting, budgeting, notifications and automation of policy enforcement.
Thriving with cloud scale requires adapting management models from CapEx to OpEx, bolstering visibility and architecting systems for maximum efficiency.
Internalizing these lessons will help transform cloud computing from a cost center into a value driver – converting expenses into sustainable impact. Financial prudence unlocks innovation potential otherwise throttled due to runaway costs.