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(by Uzi Mahnaimi, New York Post) TEL AVIV – Israel is close to completing a missile-defense shield that will destroy Iranian ballistic missiles in space or on their launchpads, a development that boosts the odds of an attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.
Israel’s Iron Dome rocket-defense system successfully knocked out 421 rockets – an 84 percent success rate – in a stunning demonstration of its capabilities during the conflict with Gaza last month.
Iron Dome is just one part of a multi-tiered missile shield being developed by Israeli scientists that will defend the Jewish state from a variety of threats, including the vast stockpile of rockets held by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon and Syria’s armory of Scuds and SS-21 ballistic missiles.
A second defensive system, Magic Wand – known outside Israel as David’s Sling – was successfully tested last week and will be fully operational next year.
A third tier consists of Arrow-2 and the soon-to-be- introduced Arrow-3 – interceptors designed to destroy Iranian long-range ballistic missiles in space before they re-enter the atmosphere.
Some defense experts believe the ability to protect its civilian population will give Israel a freer hand in dealing with the Iranian threat. …
The success of the Iron Dome system has led to a newfound confidence among the Israeli public.
Two weeks ago Tel Aviv residents raced for the shelters after air raid sirens rang out for the first time in 20 years. Two Fajr-5 rockets were successfully intercepted.
By the time a third rocket was launched and shot down a day later, most people hardly bothered to move from their cafe tables on the affluent Rothschild Boulevard.
”This newfound sense of confidence in Tel Aviv is Israeli Prime Minister Bibi Netanyahu’s biggest achievement,” said an acquaintance of the prime minister.
”He knows now that when the showdown with Iran comes along, most Israelis will feel a lot more confident.”
Fereydoon Abbasi, the head of Iran’s nuclear program, announced last week that Tehran will step up its uranium enrichment program by sharply increasing the number of centrifuges used to make nuclear fuel. Iran insists its program is peaceful.
Western analysts and most Israelis are convinced that Iran is developing a nuclear weapon. One of the architects of the anti-missile shield said last week: “Many commentators in the West say the Iranians are rational and will not launch an atomic bomb on Israel as they will also kill Muslims.
“But if our enemies are so rational, how come that two weeks ago they fired rockets at Jerusalem, a holy place for Muslims where thousands of their fellow Muslims live?”
Reprinted here for educational purposes only. May not be reproduced on other websites without permission from The New York Post. (Note: This article is originally from London’s Sunday Times.)
1. What is a ballistic missile?
2. Describe the progress of the three-tiered missile defense system Israel has developed/is developing.
3. How will the ability to protect its civilian population, from not only short-range but now long-range missile attacks, influence the Israeli government’s response to Iran’s nuclear weapon’s program?
4. How has the Iron Dome’s success affected the lives of average Israelis?
5. What fact does a scientist working on the anti-missile shield for Israel point out to refute the belief by some that the Iranian government is rational and will not attack Israel with a nuclear weapon when they finally acquire one?
6. Consider the size of Israel compared to its Muslim neighbors (at: sizeofisrael.com). Consider how difficult it is to defend a country this size from mostly hostile neighbors. What is your reaction to Israel’s missile-defense shield?
BALLISTIC MISSILE and DEFENSE:
A ballistic missile is a missile that follows a sub-orbital ballistic flightpath with the objective of delivering one or more warheads (often nuclear) to a predetermined target. The missile is only guided during the relatively brief initial powered phase of flight and its course is subsequently governed by the laws of orbital mechanics and ballistics. To date, ballistic missiles have been propelled during powered flight by chemical rocket engines of various types. (from en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_missile)
- National missile defense (NMD) as a generic term is a type of missile defense: a military strategy and associated systems to shield an entire country against incoming Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) or alternately more short-range ballistic missiles. The missiles could be intercepted by anti-ballistic missiles, or possibly by lasers. They could be intercepted near the launch point (boost phase), during flight through space (mid-course phase), or during atmospheric descent (terminal phase).
- Missile defense is a system, weapon, or technology involved in the detection, tracking, interception and destruction of attacking missiles. Originally conceived as a defense against nuclear-armed ICBMs, its application has broadened to include shorter-ranged non-nuclear tactical and theater missiles.
- an anti-ballistic missile (ABM) is a missile designed to counter ballistic missiles (a missile for missile defense; an interceptor). A ballistic missile is used to deliver nuclear, chemical, biological or conventional warheads in a ballistic flight trajectory. The term “anti-ballistic missile” describes any antimissile system designed to counter ballistic missiles. However the term is used more commonly for ABM systems designed to counter long range, nuclear-armed Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). (from wikipedia)
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Israel’s Iron Dome was tested successfully in March 2011. Read about it at: studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/israelis-welcome-deployment-of-iron-dome.
The Iron Dome was used to protect Israeli cities from Palestinian rockets in April 2011: studentnewsdaily.com/daily-news-article/israel-hails-success-of-new-rocket-interceptor
Read about a test of the Arrow-2 at: defense-update.com/20120210_super_gereen_pine_bms_test-2.html.
Read about the Arrow-3 at: israelnationalnews.com/News/News.aspx/146160#.UL1N05KhBPM
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Before the recession, North Carolina had an unemployment rate near 4.5 percent. At the peak of the recession the jobless rate in our state reached 11.4 percent, seventh highest in the nation. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains why.
There’ve been two great migrations in our history. The first was the movement from rural areas to the cities. And the second was the shift out of the cities to the suburbs. Now some analysts are saying we’re in the middle of the next big migration, a return to the city. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains what they mean.
There are many measures of inflation, and each has its pluses and minuses. Federal officials are looking at a change in the inflation calculation that could help our federal budget. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains.
There will undoubtedly be a lot of talk this year on the campaign trail about closing tax loopholes as a way to help fix the federal budget. What are tax loopholes? And how easy will they be to close? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden weighs in.
There’s some evidence that bartering is making a comeback. Of course, with bartering rather than using money to buy something, there’s a direct exchange of products or services between people without any money changing hands. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden considers whether the rise of bartering is a response to our economic conditions.
In today’s economy, is spending money to obtain a college degree worthwhile? And if so, are there caveats to that generalization? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers, pointing out factors prospective college students should consider as they decide whether college will work for them.
A new book argues that renting has replaced owning for many people and that this is not a bad thing. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden explains the author’s reasoning.
Elections in France and Greece have again raised questions about the financial stability of the European Union and the future of the common currency called the euro. Might Europe reach a point where member countries each go back to their own currency? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden answers.
The latest national jobs report showed 115,000 net new non-farm jobs created last month. This resulted in a reduction in the unemployment rate from 8.2 percent to 8.1 percent. But 500,000 people also dropped out of the labor force. So was this a positive or a negative report? N.C. State University economist Mike Walden responds.
Traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers and online sellers continue to battle for the consumer dollar. N.C. State University economist Mike Walden outlines the latest in this head-to-head confrontation.

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Around high tide over a ﬂooded tidal ﬂat, vertical shear measured 0.13–0.4 m beneath the sea surface by upward-looking Acoustic Doppler Proﬁlers (ADPs) was usually aligned with the wind. However, shear did not increase with increasing windspeed, likely owing to an increase in wave heights and wave-generated mixing with increasing windspeed. The associated increase in water-side drag coefﬁcient with windspeed was predicted, with substantial scatter, by a model for near-surface mixing by breaking waves. A depth-independent eddy-viscosity model yielded only slightly less skill than a ﬁtted depth-dependent model. Farther (0.3–0.6 m) from the surface, model skill was low, suggesting that shear at depth was often determined by factors other than wind. Wave heights tended to increase with increasing water depth. Consequently, the simulated wave-generated surface eddy viscosity tended to increase with increasing depth.
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Henderson, S.M., & Mullarney, J.C. (2012). Wave mixed, wind-generated near-surface shear observed over a tidal flat. Continental Shelf Research, Available on line 23 May 2012.

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Krone COMBIPACK 1500MC-V
The first COMBIPACK 1500MC-V combined baler and wrapper
has recently landed in NZ.
The COMBIPACK system is well suited to contractors baling a high percentage of balage, and saves a labour/tractor unit by doing away with the individual wrapper.
Variable chamber technology
The 1500MC-V is different to the other brands on the market in that it is based on variable chamber technology (hence the V in the model number), meaning that the pressure of forming the bale is activated from the outset, resulting in a higher bale density than fixed chamber balers.
Secondly, less power is required to form the bale.
The third advantage is that the machine can make a bale from 1.0m right up to 1.5m in diameter, so that the system is very flexible, and can offer customers any size wrapped bale they require.
“The variable chamber technology is a key feature in this type of combi-machine” said John Tulloch, Manager of Tulloch Farm Machines. “There is a trend to slightly larger balage bales because of the lower cost per kg dry matter. And average bale handling power is on the increase to drive this trend. This machine is capable of adjusting the bale diameter and hence bale weight to whatever the customer requires. This is done simply by pushing one button on the computer in the cab. It’s that simple.”
Philip O’Neale (above right) and Brian Faulknor (above left) of Tulloch Farm Machines were out
in the field with the machine on 4th April 2001 in order to test it in some lucerne balage.
“The machine was very easy to operate, and with the system on automatic there is no need to stop to wait for the wrapper at all” said Philip. “We were using a CASE 5150 tractor, and with the tandem axle and the large 500/55x17 wheels, the machine towed smoothly behind without making the tractor moan.”
Range of bale sizes
During the first tests in New Zealand the full range of bale sizes were made. The bales were well shaped and consistent in size. Lucerne bales of 1.5m diameter and approximately 40% dry matter were weighing in at around 750 kg.
Krone has a reputation for being an innovative company, and is often out in front with the development of new machine concepts. The COMBIPACK is no exception.
Krone developed the first COMBIPACK nearly 5 years ago, and the fixed chamber version COMBIPACK 1250MC has been in production now for 3 full years. This 1250 model is also available in New Zealand, and is priced approximately $8,000 less than the 1500MC-V. The new model 1500MC-V from Krone supplements the range and is manufactured on the same assembly line as the VARIOPACK baler.
The COMBIPACK 1500MC-V is now in full scale production, and with reliable service experiences from the 2000 season, it has been released for worldwide distribution. The retail price of the machine is $115,050 + GST.
28-30 March 2001
The site was shared with our dealer Ashburton Implement Services
We demonstrated 3 machines:
- Krone mower conditioner AMT5000CV - 4.8m working width
- Fransgaard rake TI6000 - 6m working width
- Krone round baler VP1500MC - 1.0 to1.5m bale diameter
mower conditioner drew a good crowd, and looked very impressive in the corners, making perfect 90 degree turns almost without leaving a whisker. The very light short crop was a good test for the baler’s pick-up, and we proved how clean a job the 5 bar VARIOPACK pick-up makes.
The demonstrations were made difficult by the lack of crop. In the lighter part of the crop, the lucerne was scarcely visible after mowing. Despite this, the Fransgaard TI6000 made a clean job, and raked up some rows for all of the balers.
The AMT5000CV was entered into the “New equipment awards
” and won a 2nd place for it’s innovative design. A couple of weeks later we received a nice cheque in the mail which was worth framing, but the super efficient Coral had it banked before we could hang it on the wall.
BIG-M Sold Out
Against the general trend in the agricultural machine production industry, Krone is presently recording a good order portfolio.
As the Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH, Spelle, just announced, it is especially from abroad that they have received a good amount of orders. According to Krone, this is impressively underlined by the sales figures of the round balers VarioPack and CombiPack and the complete ‘sell-out’ of the Big M series.
Matching previous years’ situation, the company said that the demand for the self propelled high performance mower conditioner Big M was even so high that the machine was completely sold out even before the season had started.
On big ticket items like the BIG-M
, we are going to have to get used to the idea of finalising deals well before the Northern hemisphere season starts. By waiting until our season is about to begin, supply of this type of machine cannot be guaranteed.
Jeremy came on board with us in September last year. He has been learning the ropes in the Parts Department and has made excellent progress to date. Jeremy came to us directly from Wairarapa college.
He has a very good understanding of farm machinery, after spending many years learning about it from his father who is a salesman for Norwoods.
Jeremy lives at home where the food and board is good (and free)! In his spare time he plays soccer for Masterton at Senior club level and has played rep soccer for the past 7 years.


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Global response' needed as typhoid evades antibiotics
The bacteria that causes typhoid fever is becoming increasingly resistant to common antibiotics used to treat the disease, with resistant strains spreading to hundreds of countries in the past three decades, new analysis shows.
The study published in The Lancet Microbe shows how resistant strains originally from South Asia, where the disease burden is highest, have spread to other countries 200 times since 1990. To isolate the drug-resistant typhoid strains, the researchers performed genome sequencing on 3,489 S.Typhi candidates obtained from blood samples collected between 2014 and 2019 from people in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan with confirmed cases of typhoid fever. For comparison, they sequenced another 4,169 S.Typhi samples collected from 70 countries between 1905 and 2018.
The findings show that resistant S. Typhi strains have spread between countries at least 197 times since 1990, with strains that often occurred in South Asia and South-East Asia, East and Southern Africa spreading to countries including the United States, the UK and Canada.
Researchers also compared strains showing resistance to macrolides and quinolones, which are considered the most critically important human antibiotics. Typhoid strains resistant to quinolones, a class of antibiotics that act against a wide range of disease causing bacteria have risen and spread at least 94 times since 1990, with most (97 per cent) originating from South Asia, according to the study.
As a result, we need not think of typhoid as a problem in certain countries or regions but rather a global problem that requires a global response. That includes funding for surveillance and typhoid vaccines. One of the challenges with addressing typhoid is lack of reliable diagnostics.
Blood cultures require sophisticated laboratory infrastructure, are expensive, take two to five days for results, and miss 40 per cent of cases. As a consequence, many people with fever are treated with antibiotics for suspected typhoid, when they do not actually have the disease, fueling drug resistance ended the authors.
Reference: This piece was produced by SciDev.Net's Global desk. https://www.scidev.net/global/news/global-response-needed-as-typhoid-evades-antibiotics/
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Having heard in past weeks from opponents of a planned downtown Walmart, ACC commissioners got the other side of the argument from Walmart supporters at last week’s regular session. About a dozen people spoke during an open public comment period, some against but most in favor of a proposed development by Atlanta’s Selig Enterprises, during a standing-room-only meeting at which both sides appeared to be well represented.
Francisco Perez asked why he should have to take the bus to buy groceries, since there’s no supermarket downtown. “That’s wasting about an hour” both ways, he said, and he works two jobs to support his family. “Money’s time, and time is money,” he said.
“We need jobs in this community,” said James Washington, Jr., representing Concerned Clergy of Metropolitan Athens. “Some folk may not need that type jobs,” he said. “We do. Some folk may not need that type shopping. We doâ€¦ Put something near East Athens community. Give these people a chance to work,” he said.
“I keep hearing about the ‘great’ downtown Athens,” said Charlie Maddox, a two-time candidate for mayor long active in civic affairs. “I’m not knocking it. That’s what people enjoy.” But people can’t “buy local” without jobs, he said. “We also have to think about the least and the left outâ€¦ There is dignity in work.” Maddox said he has “sat through three presentations” on Selig’s projectâ€”the developer has been reaching out to local churches and community groups, sometimes with donationsâ€””and I don’t think this group could have done a finer job of considering Athens.”
Downtown business owner Jackie Unruh begged to differ. The planâ€”and especially the extensive free parking it includesâ€””feels like a slap in the face” to business owners, she said. “Keep in mind that we already have a thriving downtown in Athens. Please don’t mess up a good thing.”
Speakers representing the local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce said both organizations support Selig’s proposed mixed-use development. But it was not on the commission’s agenda last week, and commissioners have yet to discuss it publicly (although they may eventually be asked to approve zoning variances for the development). Chamber President “Doc” Eldridge said the “average” wage paid by the existing Walmart on Athens’ Eastside is $11.10 an hour.
Commissioners did say that downtown Athens needs a “master plan”â€”discussed in the past, but never funded (estimates for a detailed, consultant-generated plan have run as high as $400,000). Mayor Nancy Denson, who will prepare a budget for commission approval by May, indicated that money might be found for such a plan. But on a 5-4 vote, the commission nixed a controversial recommendation to fund public art as part of the new jail. An earlier discussion of spending up to 1 percent of the jail budget on artâ€”perhaps in the lobbyâ€”had brought outrage from some citizens, but commissioners will continue to consider budgeting art at that level on other, future county projects.
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1. Kanye West performs first solo headlining concert in over a year. Performing at the Revel Nightclub & Casino, Kanye paid tribute to "old Kanye," not performing anything from Watch The Throne. He revived songs from 808s & Heartbreaks and even previous performances like "Runaway" from 2012 MTV VMA performance. He, of course, performed "Way Too Cold" for his one and only, Kim K. He also brought out his only guest, Pusha T, for their first performance of "New God Flow." [Rollingstone]
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Noble’s Pond is an age qualified, master planned community, in Kent County. Located approximately five miles north of Dover, this community is being built on 293 acres and subdivided into over 800 lots for both single family and carriage homes. The master plan allows for villages to be designed to preserve the natural resources of the property, which include wooded areas, ponds, and natural habitats. Creating a maintenance-free lifestyle for residents, the management team will be responsible for lawn service at each home to include trimming and mowing, snow removal from roads and upkeep of all common areas.A Lifestyle Director is on staff to plan a complete range of activities and programs for Noble’s Pond residents, including book clubs, cooking classes, bird watching, fly fishing, water aerobics, yoga classes, etc. Your Lifestyle Director will also coordinate trips, both day and overnight, for residents to destinations such as Branson, MO, New York City, Martha’s Vineyard, Annapolis, Baltimore Inner Harbor and area dinner theaters.


Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkey, Mr. Ahmet Davutoğlu paid a visit to Qatar to attend the Syrian Opposition Meeting on 8 November 2012.
Addressing the meeting Foreign Minister Davutoğlu stated that Syrian people who have resisted with courage against the pressures of a standing army for 20 months should be celebrated. “Turkey as a neighbouring country witnesses closely and is struck by the sufferings of the Syrian people” said Foreign Minister Davutoğlu emphasizing that there was not even a minute to lose. In this context Foreign Minister Davutoğlu said that Syrian people, not the international community, should lead the transition process in Syria. At the same time, the international community should give more support for Syria, he underlined. Inter alia, Foreign Minister Davutoğlu stressed that all groups in Syria should contribute to the transition process and share the responsibilities.
Within the framework of his meetings in Qatar, Foreign Minister Davutoğlu met with the Syrian groups. In this vein, he received the representatives of the Syrian Turkmen groups. Foreign Minister Davutoğlu stated that Turkey would continue to provide assistance to Syrian Turkmens in finding solutions to their problems, while Syrian Turkmens pointed out the human rights violations in Syria and the need of Syrian people for humanitarian assistance, as well.
On the other hand, at the meeting with the representatives of Syrian Kurdish National Council Foreign Minister Davutoğlu stated that Syrian Kurds are part of the Syrian people. In addition, “Turkey will continue its contacts with all Syrian groups but will also oppose any terrorist group which tries to operate in Syria”, he stressed. Syrian Kurds expressed that they do not have ties with neither PKK nor PYD and a democratic Syria is their only aim.
Moreover, the representatives of Syrian National Council informed of Foreign Minister Davutoğlu about the progress and content of the Doha Meetings while expressing their appreciation for Turkey’s assistance to the Syrians in Turkey and stressed that the reorganization of the Syrian National Council is about to be completed.


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A gay western centaur romance isn't the kind of story I encounter enough, even in furry fandom. Hotblood! A Centaur In the Old West is a webcomic by Toril Orlesky that ran from 2013-2016. The color artwork is as stark as the landscape, but the story is a bit more complicated than the black-and-white world that the western genre is known for.
The art is lovely enough that I was mostly able to put aside the sometimes uneven pacing. As the story circles around the action, it digs deeper into its characters' pasts - and their hearts. The two main characters are not morally whole men, and therefore they caught my interest.
Rook is a centaur. In the story universe, centaurs are an integrated part of American society. There's some social stigma, but not as much as you might think for someone who looks half-animal. There's at least one centaur in the U.S. Senate, for example. Rook is employed by Asa, a human steel tycoon. We don't get to see much of the world outside of their relationship, and it's only by the second half of the story that we really start seeing the two of them bond, sexually and romantically.
No, it’s not another My Little Pony thing. Seven Seas Entertainment is releasing A Centaur’s Life, a new digest-sized black & white manga series written and illustrated by Kei Murayama. It was previously released in Japan as A Centaur’s Worries. “Being a teenager is never easy… especially for a centaur! Himeno is a sweet, shy girl, who like many teens her age, struggles with the trials and tribulations of attending high school. The difference is she’s a centaur; but she’s not alone. In fact, all of her classmates are supernatural creatures, sporting either horns, wings, tails, halos, or some other unearthly body appendage. Yet despite their fantastical natures, Himeno and her best friends-the dragon-winged Nozomi, and Kyoko with her spiraled horns-are down-to-earth, fun-loving teenagers who grapple with issues of life and love in a mostly normal daily school setting.” So you say! Look for A Centaur’s Life at your local comic book or manga store, starting in November.

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Public Sector Pension Investment Board cut its stake in Cavco Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ:CVCO) by 11.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 19,239 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 2,600 shares during the quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board owned about 0.21% of Cavco Industries worth $3,759,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of CVCO. Penserra Capital Management LLC increased its stake in Cavco Industries by 25.0% in the third quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 310 shares of the construction company’s stock worth $59,000 after purchasing an additional 62 shares during the period. Bank of Montreal Can increased its stake in shares of Cavco Industries by 24.0% during the fourth quarter. Bank of Montreal Can now owns 1,385 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $270,000 after buying an additional 268 shares during the period. ProShare Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Cavco Industries by 17.1% during the fourth quarter. ProShare Advisors LLC now owns 1,403 shares of the construction company’s stock valued at $274,000 after buying an additional 205 shares during the period. ARGI Investment Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of Cavco Industries during the fourth quarter valued at $278,000. Finally, SG Americas Securities LLC purchased a new position in shares of Cavco Industries during the fourth quarter valued at $283,000. Institutional investors own 93.08% of the company’s stock.
CVCO traded up $20.93 on Thursday, hitting $163.13. The company had a trading volume of 11,903 shares, compared to its average volume of 78,098. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $195.10 and a 200-day moving average price of $197.99. Cavco Industries, Inc. has a 12-month low of $99.58 and a 12-month high of $236.10. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.04, a quick ratio of 2.42 and a current ratio of 3.10. The stock has a market capitalization of $1.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.30 and a beta of 1.58.
Cavco Industries (NASDAQ:CVCO) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 30th. The construction company reported $2.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.01 by $0.24. The business had revenue of $273.70 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $262.34 million. Cavco Industries had a return on equity of 14.60% and a net margin of 7.93%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 17.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.44 earnings per share.
CVCO has been the topic of several research reports. BidaskClub lowered Cavco Industries from a “hold” rating to a “sell” rating in a research note on Friday, March 20th. Craig Hallum lifted their target price on Cavco Industries from $192.00 to $215.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, February 3rd.
Cavco Industries Profile
Cavco Industries, Inc designs, produces, and retails manufactured homes primarily in the United States. It operates in two segments, Factory-Built Housing and Financial Services. The company markets its manufactured homes under the Cavco Homes, Fleetwood Homes, Palm Harbor Homes, Fairmont Homes, Friendship Homes, Chariot Eagle, and Lexington Home brands.
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A slot is a narrow opening or position in which something can be placed. For example, a slot in the wall can be used to hang a painting. Another example is a slot in the ice of an ice hockey rink that a puck can be inserted into. A slot can also refer to an appointment or a time in which an event will take place.
The game of slots is based on random chance, but there are some things you can do to improve your chances of winning. For one, it’s important to understand the paytable before you start playing. This will help you decide how much to bet and what size of a jackpot to aim for. It will also help you make better decisions about the symbols and bonus features of the slot you’re playing.
In computer technology, a slot is an expansion port for a motherboard that can accept different types of add-on cards. It’s also the name of the space on a motherboard where a processor connects. A slot was originally designed to simplify upgrading the computer processor, but today it’s more common to use sockets.
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Daily News 5/22/2015
May 22, 2015
Friday – May 22
The Labor Department reported on Friday that core consumer inflation, which strips out volatile food and energy, rose by the largest percentage since January 2013. The Core Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.3% in April from March and above the 0.2% expected. The headline CPI actually fell to 0.1% from the 0.2% gain in March. The CPI is a closely watched gauge of the U.S. Federal Reserve, which is an important component in its decision to gauge monetary policy. CPI is an inflationary indicator that measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of products and services, including housing, electricity, food and transportation.
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) have revised their figures higher for mortgage originations in 2015. The revised figures come on the heels of an improving economy and job market, along with some upward pressure on wages. The MBA reports that there should be a total of $1.28 trillion in mortgage originations for 2015, compared to $1.12 trillion in 2014. In addition, refinances are expected to be $551 billion in 2015, compared to a previously estimated $510 billion. Purchase originations are expected to increase to $730 billion in 2015 from $638 billion in 2014. Also helping to boost mortgage applications is that home loan rates continue to remain near historically low levels.
Motor club AAA projects that 33 million Americans will be driving to their destinations this Memorial Day weekend between Thursday, May 21 to Monday, May 25. That’s a lot of cars on the road, but the good news is that the national average price for a regular gallon of gasoline is $2.66, down from the $3.66 we saw for the same period last year. The 33 million drivers on the road is up 5.3% from 2014. AAA said it expected to rescue 350,000 drivers at the roadside this weekend, due to dead batteries, flat tires and lockouts. So be sure to check your tires, battery and remember your keys.


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(Updated) Expert: Threat of Nuclear Catastrophe in Japan -- "Could Be Worse Than Chernobyl"
The Associated Press reports: "Japan ordered thousands of residents near a northeastern nuclear power plant to evacuate today following a massive earthquake that caused a problem in the plant's cooling system."
The Institute for Public Accuracy issued the following release:
Kamps is a specialist in nuclear waste at Beyond Nuclear. Last year he was in Japan assessing the state of nuclear facilities there. He said today: "The electrical grid is down. The emergency diesel generators have been damaged. The multi-reactor Fukushima atomic power plant is now relying on battery power, which will only last around eight hours. The danger is, the very thermally hot reactor cores at the plant must be continuously cooled for 24 to 48 hours. Without any electricity, the pumps won't be able to pump water through the hot reactor cores to cool them. Once electricity is lost, the irradiated nuclear fuel could begin to melt down. If the containment systems fail, a catastrophic radioactivity release to the environment could occur.
"In addition to the reactor cores, the storage pool for highly radioactive irradiated nuclear fuel is also at risk. The pool cooling water must be continuously circulated. Without circulation, the still thermally hot irradiated nuclear fuel in the storage pools will begin to boil off the cooling water. Within a day or two, the pool's water could completely boil away. Without cooling water, the irradiated nuclear fuel could spontaneously combust in an exothermic reaction. Since the storage pools are not located within containment, a catastrophic radioactivity release to the environment could occur. Up to 100 percent of the volatile radioactive Cesium-137 content of the pools could go up in flames and smoke, to blow downwind over large distances. Given the large quantity of irradiated nuclear fuel in the pool, the radioactivity release could be worse than the Chernobyl nuclear reactor catastrophe of 25 years ago."
Answer by grlygrlz2 at 2:45 PM on Mar. 11, 2011
I hope they are able to get the electricity back up soon or at least get more batteries there ASAP.
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Answer by jewjewbee at 2:49 PM on Mar. 11, 2011
The Institute for Public Accuracy (IPA) increases the reach and capacity of progressive and grassroots organizations.... They have an agenda.... Jumping to Conclusions, Fear Mongering??? If the shoe fits...
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Now... For the Rest of the Story...Now, for the REALITY
The 40-year-old plant, located in Onahama city, about 170 miles northeast of Tokyo, is not leaking radiation.
''We have a situation where one of the reactors (of the plant) cannot be cooled down,'' top government spokesman Yukio Edano tells reporters, the Kyodo news agency report.
The U.S. government has sent over coolant for the nuclear plant aboard U.S. Air Force planes, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said today, CNN reports.
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Answer by fiatpax at 2:53 PM on Mar. 11, 2011
I didnt write the article.....but keep up your personal insults. It reflects on you
If you take MY OPINION of you( based on your trend of answers/question on CM) with such hyper sensitivity, who cares?... THE FACTS of what is going on in Japan outweigh your progressive and biased Institute for Public Accuracy's press release.... You chose to post this biased IPA crap OVER all of the FACTUAL news links..... So, the fear mongering and biased agenda reflects you... :o)
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“Inside the CDO Machine,” a special project from the Yale Program on Financial Stability, explores the first-hand perspectives of market participants.
In a conversation with Yale SOM’s Andrew Metrick, Paul Tucker, chair of the Systemic Risk Council and former deputy governor for financial stability at the Bank of England, says that financial markets are still facing serious stability risks.
In a recent online conversation hosted by Yale SOM, Mexico’s chief central banker discussed the country’s response to the economic distress caused by COVID-19—the country’s third financial crisis in recent decades.
Despite a general wave of pessimism following the COVID-19 stock crash in March, few investors made significant changes to their portfolios, according to new research from Yale SOM’s Stefano Giglio.
Prof. Shyam Sunder outlines a strain of research, drawing on complexity theory, that suggests that outcomes of a social system can be rational even if its individual participants are not rational.
According to a new study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Song Ma, those with cheerful and enthusiastic presentations are more likely to get venture capital funding—and less likely to build successful ventures.
Yale SOM’s William English explains how the Main Street Lending Program fits into the array of federal stimulus efforts and offers proposals for making it work better.
A classic 1997 paper on mutual fund performance doesn’t describe present-day markets, Yale SOM's James Choi found.
Yale SOM’s Teresa Chahine and a panel of experts discussed how businesses, financial firms, and regular investors can make choices that empower local businesses and increase opportunity.
Hundreds of thousands of Americans declared bankruptcy during the Great Recession. A new study co-authored by Yale SOM’s Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham examines the effect on their employment prospects.
We asked William English, a professor in the practice of finance and a former economist at the Federal Reserve, how the deficit and the ballooning national debt affect the economy and the ability of Congress and the Fed to fight future recessions.


Councils highlight Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community during NAIDOC Week
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are being encouraged to have a greater voice in local government and stand for next year’s council elections across the State, NSW’s peak body for councils said today.
Local Government NSW (LGNSW) President Linda Scott said she hoped the NSW Government would throw its support behind a coordinated effort encouraging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to run for council and that NAIDOC Week (November 8-15) was the perfect time to highlight the issue.
“Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people represent a vital voice in local communities, but they are under-represented in local government. Currently there are just 24 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander councillors across our State,” Cr Scott said.
“We are keen to work with the NSW Government to address that through a properly coordinated and resourced campaign to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to run for council in the next local government elections in September 2021.
“Councils are the level of government most connected to their local communities and it’s critical that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are fairly represented. They bring invaluable insight on culture as well as issues facing their people.”
The theme of this year’s NAIDOC Week, Always Was, Always Will Be, recognises that First Nations people have occupied and cared for the Australian continent for more than 65,000 years.
“NAIDOC Week is an important time to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,” Cr Scott said.
“Councils across NSW recognise the rich heritage of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and are partnering with their local groups to host a range of events celebrating their culture and heritage, in person and online.
“Planned events include dance workshops, panel discussions, cultural stories in song and online cooking classes.”
Cr Scott said LGNSW’s Local Government Week Awards earlier this year recognised several councils for arts and culture initiatives celebrating Aboriginal culture.
“Gunnedah Shire Council won the Leo Kelly Arts and Culture Award for its Rainbow Serpent Water Feature Project, a beautiful large-scale serpent mosaic made up of coloured glass, brass and oxidised concrete created by a group of local Kamilaroi women.
“Lismore and Sutherland councils were highly commended for the same award for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts and culture projects.
“Lismore hosted a multisensory art installation on the local Bundjalung people’s language, history and story, while Sutherland was recognised for its Weapons for the Soldier exhibition, initiated by local Indigenous men and featuring artwork of the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunyjatjara Lands.
“These efforts are just a small sample of how passionate and proud NSW councils are of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, which would only be enhanced with greater representation at a local government level.”


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We meet monthly usually on second Thursdays around 6:30pm or 7:00pm. Meeting formats range from presentations (given either on-site or virtually), coding challenges, workshops, and more. Topics are about Google technologies, range in skill sets for beginner to advanced, and cover the Android SDK, 3rd party libraries, cloud and server solutions, and any other things Google developer facing.
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Classic Bow Handle perfect for kitchen cupboards and drawers.
Hand cast in either solid iron, brass & bronze.
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Do you play an instrument? Would you be interested in a time to play with other musicians in a relaxed, fun setting? Think about joining our monthly acoustic jam.
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GRANDE PRAIRIE, A.B. – Grande Prairie RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 48 year-old Aaron Wade Lenoard.
Leonard has been missing since July 1st. He was last seen in the downtown area of Grande Prairie on June 25, 2016.
RCMP say there is a general concern for his well being and would like to speak with him as soon as possible.
Police are asking anyone who knows of Leonard’s whereabouts or has recently been in contact with him to please contact the Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.


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Also referred to as a shift sensor because this device will momentarily cut motor power while shifting. This is the latest version of the gear sensor that works with both IGH and Deraileurs. Our BBSHD motors come equipped with the gear sensor cable so you can add it at the deraileur. If you do not have a motor with this extra yellow 3 pin connector, you can still install it near the shifter and plug it into one of your brake connectors.
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Rohrer&Klingner produces wonderful inks. I think it’s the company that’s criminally underrated in fountain pen afficionados circles.
sketchINK® is a range of 10 inks for fountain pens. They are – as most pigment inks – exceptionally waterproof and lightfast.
R&K uses nano pigments to enable an optimal ink flow. However, it has to be said that waterproof inks can cause clotting in fountain pens. Therefore it’s reasonable to clean pens filled with it regularly.
I bought two of these inks Lilly and Emma. Both are nice and behave fairly well for a pigment ink.
The inks are sold in 50 ml glass bottle. While it’s not as nice as some ink bottles are, it’s practical.
The ink feels well lubricated and flows well. I haven’t tried it in drier nib, however it cooperates with this stub flawlessly. I had no problems with starting to write after having the pen unused for a week. I haven’t experienced any clogging or drying on the nib. On the other hand, so far I’ve been using this ink only in one fountain pen so my experience is limited.
Drops of ink on kitchen towel
Copy paper, Perun Custom fountain pen, stub 1.1
Fabriano, Perun Custom fountain pen, stub 1.1
Rhodia, Perun Custom fountain pen, stub 1.1
Fully water resistant. I’ll add some photo later.

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Warmed by the rustic fireplace in the winter and open to the outdoor courtyard during spring, summer and fall, Kenwood's private Restaurant offers an intimate and relaxing dining experience. Our menus feature Sonoma-inspired Italian cuisine utilizing the lush bounty of products from the area's best farmers, ranchers, cheese makers and fishermen.
Wake up each morning to your signature breakfast that starts with fresh juice, house made granola topped with local organic yogurt, house baked pastries and artisan coffee as a prelude to an à la minute savory main entrée from Kenwood's culinary team.
The Wine Bar at Kenwood is a great place to relax and unwind before or after dinner and enjoy some of the regions local treasures.
Why wait for the weekend when you can sneak away Sunday through Thursday in March and April and save 30% off the Best Available Rate and receive two $25 spa vouchers.
What is your ideal wine country getaway? We invite you to enjoy a custom stay that is carefully crafted just for you.
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I'm not sure why but Breakfast is always the hardest meal of the day for me. Probably why I do so many posts on it. Once I couldn't eat bread anymore, the struggle became real. I didn't want to have the same ol' same ol' everyday of bacon and eggs or just eggs or just bacon. Yes, I know there are gluten free "breads" out there but they are either too expensive, sorry not paying $6-$12 for a loaf of bread or just too gross to eat. I've made a few that are ok but after the first day they can get crumbly and not so great. I've frozen them and they are not too bad but it takes time to make the right bread. I will be posting the breads that I make soon. Anyway, that was off topic. I still like to come up with new things to eat for breakfast and while they all evolve around fruit and eggs I thought today's was a little different. It is one that I have been eating for awhile but never measured anything out to put down on paper. I usually just kind of throw it together and eat it. I also have it for lunch sometimes especially after working out. I do have to say that it doesn't photograph very well but it is a wonderful blend of savory and sweet. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
Premade rice, use 1/2 cup cooked rice
3/4 cup diced Strawberry
1/2 Banana, diced
1-2 hard Boiled Eggs, diced
2 strips cooked Bacon, diced
1/4 cup diced Mango (I buy the frozen)
1/4 cup Cranberries (frozen)
1/2 cup Orange Juice
1 TBSP Olive Oil
6 Leaves Mint
Cook the rice as per instructions: Dice up the Strawberry, Banana, hard boiled eggs and bacon and throw over the rice.
In a blender or food processor: Process all the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Spoon over rice bowl.
*You can also add blueberries, blackberries, raspberries or fresh mango. Stay away for the citrus on this breakfast rice as I didn't think it worked well on it.
I hope you enjoyed this recipe. If you did, leave a comment below. I also have a YouTube channel where I feature many of my recipes. If you would like to check it out, click on this link: Bristlee One
Thank you for stopping by and remember, enjoy life.
It's the one you have,
Nutritional information obtained using CalorieCount.com, with 1/2 cup white rice.


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The Insider: 'Yasss!' Nicki Minaj Reveals Funny...
Fans of Nicki Minaj say "yasss!" While chatting with "The Insider" correspondent Nina Parker on the set of her new commercial for MYX Fusions Moscato, the rapper exclusively revealed that she plans to release a new single off her new album, "The Pink Print," in two weeks. And on Thursday, Nicki confirmed via Twitter that the music featured in the spot will be from "The Pink Print" as well. The 31-year-old also dished about the origin of the word "yasss." "When I watch 'RuPaul's Drag Race,' I live for the way they speak," she explained. "Females, we adopted it and it makes us feel like very cocky and very just like sexy and feminine. So saying 'yass' as opposed to 'yes,' it's just putting on a billion times more attitude to the word ''yes.'"
Check out the video to hear the Queens, New York, native compare "yes" to "yasss."


Not a day goes by that we don’t see a news clip, hear a radio report, or read an article heralding the miraculous new technologies of the information age. The communication revolution associated with these technologies is often heralded as the key to a new age of “globalization.” How is all of this reshaping the […]
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Co-edited by acclaimed media scholar Robert W. McChesney, the book features chapters by Bill Moyers, FCC Commissioner Michael Copps, Rep. Bernie Sanders, and Newspaper Guild president Linda Foley, among many others. With the American political landscape dominated by the influence of big business, the timing of The Future of Media could hardly be more precipitous. […]
Pox Americana brings together a range of insights and perspectives that were initially presented at a conference in Burlington, Vermont, to honor Harry Magdoff on the occasion of his ninetieth birthday. It is a fitting tribute to Magdoff’s pioneering analyses of U.S. imperialism and a testimony to the resilience and fruitfulness of the radical tradition.
The FCC’s recent controversial decision to roll back restrictions on media conglomeration produced an outpouring of protest and dissent; more than 700,000 Americans personally registered complaints along with organizations as diverse as NOW and the NRA.
This anthology of original research includes an array of scholarly and theoretical perspectives. Each addresses specific topic within a specific era. reflecting the diversity of U.S. mass media.


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The Ajaokuta, Kaduna, Kano gas pipeline project might have suffered setbacks on the Kano connecting routes as farmers whose farmlands were acquired for the planting of the pipelines, alleged fraud in the payment of compensations.
Government acquired farmlands and houses belonging to farmers and other villagers in one of the affected Kano communities, Magami close to Tamburawa in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area, for the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) AKK Gas Pipeline Projects, but farmers said what they are to be paid is not commensurate with their farmlands.
A day after the payment of their compensations, to take place in a bank in the Kano metropolis, 36 people who received compensations for their farms and houses, cried foul over allegations of plans to pay them meagre sums for properties worth millions of naira.
A team from the NNPC, led by Muhammad Isah representing the Group Managing Director (GMD), have met in the village on Wednesday evening along with the Kano State Government committee on the AKK project to announce to the farmers the procedures of the payments.
In his address, the leader of the Kano AKK Committee, Hon Mahmud Tofa, explained that the Kano State Government has agreed with the NNPC to make payments of the compensation as provided by the state’s laws and not by what the NNPC proposed. He added that as part of the arrangement for the projects, all states involved are to establish committees to put an eye on the projects at their levels while he heads the Kano committee.
“The Federal Government instructed that committees be set up in affected states to keep an eye and ensure that the people involved are duly compensated.
“The Terminal Gas Station (TGS) is going to be established in this community and you are going to be the beneficiaries as it will expand your individual economy and provide job opportunities for the people.
“My office located at the Government House is open for everyone. Whosoever has any complaint is welcome as we will ensure everyone is duly compensated,” he said.
However, with all the assurances by the team, those to be compensated were still doubtful about the payments and how they are going to take place. Those who spoke at the meeting said they, among themselves, expressed doubt saying an earlier batch were not properly compensated and they are afraid of suffering the same fate.
“We have seen that there are noticeable differences from the treatment meted on an earlier group in the ways we are being treated. You should not expect any cooperation from us if we are not duly compensated because the only venture we know in life is farming and you have taken over our lands” a farmer Muhammad Haruna said as he expressed doubt.
A veteran who has been a farmer all his life Labaran Audu complained to newsmen at the venue that he was not sure what he would receive the next day
He said his land of 2,323sqm was initially valued at N6 million. It was later reviewed to N4.6 million and he was convinced to accept the rate. A day before the payment, he was told that he would receive only N170,000. The aged man was so confused and worried.
“My land is said to be 2,323sqm and was valued at N6m. The leader of the committee told me that it has been reviewed and revalued at N4.6m and he begged me to accept which I did. As the payment of compensation is coming up tomorrow, they are now saying that I am going to receive N170,000,” the old man said.
A group leader among the farmers, who did not want his name mentioned, said there was lack of proper communication in the whole process and the farmers are the victims, suggesting the participation of anti-graft bodies in the process.


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With the mediation and participation of the Russian peacekeeping troops stationed in the Republic of Artsakh, a new meeting between the official representatives of the Republic of Artsakh and the Republic of Azerbaijan was held today.
What issues representatives of Artsakh and Azerbaijan discuss during the new meeting? explained Lusine Avanesyan
STEPANAKERT, MARCH 1, ARTSAKHPRESS: Spokesperson of the President of the Republic of Artsakh Lusine Avanesyan told ''Artsakhpress'', noting that during the meeting humanitarian and infrastructural issues were discussed, in particular, the restoration of the uninterrupted movement of people, vehicles and goods through the Lachin Corridor, the restoration of electricity supply from Armenia to Artsakh, as well as issues related to uninterrupted gas supply, concerns about the operation of the Kashan mine were discussed.
"There were no other issues on the agenda. The meeting was apparently constructive, and we hope that the results will not be long in coming," Avanesyan noted.


PULSE celebrates the best in youth dance across the region. It provides groups (schools and community), with the opportunity to perform in a professional space local to them, be inspired, see each other’s work and acknowledge the talent of young creators and performers.
You have the chance now to apply for one of the Sub Regional PULSE Events which take place throughout the North East in February/March 2018, and two groups from every venue (listed below) will be selected to perform at the Regional PULSE Event at Dance City on 17 March 2018, where a final group will be selected to represent the North East at U.Dance in Surrey in July 2018.
This opportunity is for groups of dancers aged 11-19. PULSE is an inclusive dance event and we encourage inclusive dance groups up to the age of 24. Dance groups can also opt out of the selection process if they wish.
Pulse Performance Dates and Contact Details
Sub regional platforms:
Customs House, South Shields Tue 6th February email@example.com
Arts Centre, Washington – Sat 24th Feb firstname.lastname@example.org
Dance City, Newcastle Sat 3rd March email@example.com
Tin Arts, Durham Sun 4th March firstname.lastname@example.org
Arc, Stockton Sat 10th March email@example.com
Queens Hall Arts Centre Sun 11th March firstname.lastname@example.org
Regional platform: (for selected groups only) Dance City Sat 17th March email@example.com
To find out more and to apply please download the application form and email to your most relevant performance venue as listed above:


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Holly Lane Jewelry
is a unique line of handmade jewelry created with love and care. Our designs are inspired by the beauty of nature, the sparkle of precious stones, and the elegance of vintage jewelry. Each piece is carefully crafted using traditional techniques and modern design, resulting in an exquisite piece of jewelry that is sure to make a statement.
At Holly Lane Jewelry, we believe that jewelry should be an extension of your individual style and personality. We strive to create pieces that are timeless, elegant, and unique that you can enjoy for years to come. Whether you’re looking for something simple or something special, we have something for everyone.
Our collection includes everything from necklaces and earrings to bracelets and rings, each with its own special design. We source our materials from all over the world, and each piece is carefully crafted with the utmost attention to detail. From the selection of materials to the final product, every step of our process is done with the highest care and quality.
Our goal is to provide our customers with unique and beautiful jewelry that they can feel proud to wear. Whether you’re searching for a statement piece or a subtle accessory, we’re sure that you’ll find something that speaks to you in our selection.
At Holly Lane Jewelry, we believe that jewelry should be an expression of yourself. We strive to create pieces that are timeless and unique, so that you can express your own personal style and make a statement. With our exquisite selection of jewelry, you’re sure to find something that you love.
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From fine and delicate pieces to statement pieces for a night on the town, Hsn Jay King Jewelry has got you covered. They offer a wide selection of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, all crafted with the finest quality materials. Each piece is designed with exquisite attention to detail, making it truly one-of-a-kind. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for a special someone, you can be sure to find the perfect piece of jewelry at Hsn Jay King Jewelry.
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Internal Vs External Thread Jewelry
Thread jewelry is a popular trend in fashion, and it comes in two varieties: internal thread and external thread. Depending on the look that you are going for, one style may be better suited than the other. Here, we discuss the differences between internal and external thread jewelry, so you can make the right decision for your unique style.
Internal thread jewelry is the more traditional type of thread jewelry. It has a larger thread at the back with the post on the inside. This makes it easier to put on and take off, as the earring doesn’t need to be rotated before being put on. The post also helps to keep the jewelry securely in place, so it won’t easily get pulled out of the ear.
External thread jewelry is a more modern take on thread jewelry. It has a smaller thread and the post is on the outside of the jewelry. This makes it more difficult to put on and take off, as the earring needs to be rotated before being put on. However, the post can be more secure, as it is not on the inside and can be easily adjusted to the ear.
Both internal and external thread jewelry have their advantages and disadvantages. Ultimately, the decision is up to you and your individual style. Internal thread jewelry is the more traditional option, making it more suitable for a more classic look. On the other hand, external thread jewelry is the more modern option, making it more suitable for a more trendy look. Whichever you choose, thread jewelry is a great way to make a statement and add a unique touch to any outfit.
Set Jewelry Gold
There are few material possessions as timeless and elegant as jewelry made from gold. Not only is it a symbol of wealth, but gold jewelry is also a sign of sophistication and good taste. Whether you are looking for a simple gold necklace or a statement piece, there is no denying the beauty and allure of gold.
When shopping for gold jewelry, it’s important to understand the different types of gold available. Pure gold, also known as 24-karat gold, is a soft metal that is often mixed with other metals to create a more durable piece. The most popular form of gold jewelry is 14-karat gold, which is composed of 14 parts gold and 10 parts other metals. Other forms of gold include 18-karat and 10-karat gold.
In addition to understanding the type of gold being used, it’s also important to be aware of the different colors of gold. The most popular and traditional color is yellow gold, but many pieces are also available in white gold, rose gold and even two-tone gold. The type of gold and color you choose will depend on your personal preference and the style of jewelry you’re looking for.
When purchasing gold jewelry, it’s important to be aware of the quality of the piece. Quality gold jewelry should be stamped with a karat mark and a manufacturer’s mark. Higher quality pieces may also come with a certification card or appraisal. Taking the time to research and shop around can help you find a piece of jewelry that is both beautiful and high-quality.
Gold jewelry is an investment that will last for generations. Not only is it beautiful and timeless, but it is also a symbol of wealth and good taste. When shopping for gold jewelry, it’s important to understand the different types of gold and colors available, as well as the quality of the piece. Taking the time to research and shop around can help you find a piece of jewelry that is both beautiful and high-quality.
Zuni Tribe Jewelry
: A Brief History
The Zuni Tribe jewelry has been around for centuries, with its origins tracing back to the ancient Pueblo peoples of the American Southwest. The Zuni people have long been known for their skill in crafting intricate and beautiful jewelry. Their pieces have been highly sought after by collectors and have become increasingly popular in modern times.
The Zuni Tribe jewelry has a distinctive style and is usually made up of a variety of materials, including turquoise, coral, silver, and other stones. Turquoise is the most commonly used gemstone in the pieces, often set in intricate sterling silver or gold settings. Zuni jewelry often features intricate inlay work, featuring multiple layers of stones, such as turquoise, coral, and shell.
The Zuni Tribe jewelry is also characterized by its detailed designs and symbols, which are often meaningful to the tribe. These symbols can range from symbols of protection and luck to symbols of fertility and love. The symbols are believed to bring good luck, protection, and strength to the wearer.
In addition to its beauty and intricate design, the Zuni Tribe jewelry is also highly sought after for its spiritual and cultural significance. Zuni jewelry has been used in ceremonies and rituals for centuries, and it has become an important part of the tribe’s culture and identity.
The Zuni Tribe jewelry is a timeless and beautiful piece of cultural art that has been passed down through generations. Its intricate details, deep symbolism, and traditional craftsmanship make it a beloved piece of jewelry that will continue to be appreciated and respected for generations to come.
Welcome to my jewelry blog! My name is Sarah and I am the owner of this blog.
I love making jewelry and sharing my creations with others.
So whether you’re someone who loves wearing jewelry yourself or simply enjoys learning about it, be sure to check out my blog for insightful posts on everything related to this exciting topic!

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Natural foods giant Amy’s Kitchen is recalling more than 73,000 cases of food due to concerns over listeria. The manufacturer believes that organic spinach used in its products may be contaminated with listeria.
Amy’s Kitchen sent out a statement, saying, “This recall is based on a recall notice from one of Amy’s organic spinach suppliers that Amy’s may have received organic spinach with the possible presence ofListeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.
“Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.”
The products were distributed in the U.S. and Canada. They include vegetable lasagna, tofu scramble and spinach pizza; you can see the full list here. Consumers who have already purchased the listed products are urged to return them to the grocery store for refunds.
Listeria is a serious food safety issue in the U.S. Blue Bell ice cream recently recalled products due to a listeria breakout; three people who ate Blue Bell ice cream died after they were infected with listeria.


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The addition of a smooth radius to the mouth of each shell holder around the shell plate ensures smooth functioning-especially when the shell plate is used with the Lock N Load Case Feeder(sold separately). In addition, the bevel on the retainer spring groove helps keep the spring in place when inserting cases into the shell plate. These shell plates will also work with the older model Hornady Pro-Jector press. This shell plate works with; 17 Remington, 17/222, 17/223, 220VT., 20 Tactical, 204 Ruger, 221 Remington, 222 Remington, 222 Remington Mag., 5.6X50 Mag., 223 Remington, 6mm/223, 6X47 Remington, 6mm TCU., 6.5mm TCU., 7mm TCU., 7mm/223 Ingram, 7X47 Helm, 380 Auto.
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I had some issues with mine that the cases were seating on the plate extremely hard. When you would insert a case, about 60% of my cases were binding in the extractor groove upon insertion. This would was happening with everything from mil-spec Lake City brass, to commercial Winchester brass and everything in between. It was rather random.
Rather than call Hornady for a replacement, I used a file and some sandpaper to remove just a small amount of material from the bottom side of the plate to allow the cases to slide in freely. Be warned, these plates are made of some very hard tool steel, which is very hard to work. Go slow, and gradually remove material from the plate until your cases are easy to insert. Once they are easy to insert, clean everything up with some 320 grit sandpaper.
If you purchase this shell plate, you will know immediately what spot I am talking about if you have this issue.
A note on Hornady's customer service. I have NO doubts that if I would have called them, they would have replaced the plate for free.
It is very well made, will not chip/bent if a case is improperly placed.
I like the stainless look to it, However, you must make sure you keep it nice and clean or it will get blotches from finger prints that will try and oxidize it.
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As a fan of world cinema, London offers a veritable feast of film festivals. The London Korean Film Festival is one of many celebrating contemporary works from South Korea. I’ve written before about how Korean cinema is often cited as the most exciting and interesting currently on the world stage and I’m eagerly awaiting it.
The Man From Nowhere
Some of the highlights from the festival include The Man From Nowhere by Lee Jeong-Beom which is showing on Friday, November 5th at the Odeon Leicestersquare.
I Saw The Devil
I Saw The Devil by Kim Jee-Woon which will be shown on Saturday November 6th again at the Odeon Leicestersquare.
Finally, The Housemaid by Im Sang-Soo which is showing at the ICA on Sunday, November 14th. If you have a passing interest in cinema, I think it might be worth trying to attend one of the many screenings over the course of the festival.


Top 10 Progressive Rock SingersBrobusky Sure you have your Michael Jacksons and your Mariah Careys, but what about those Prog singers that never get any love?
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This guy is the best prog singer ever. Queen isn't even prog, so I've no idea why freddie mercury is even on the list, let alone #1. - Doom
Learned, artistic, and spiritual. Jon sings beautifully, like an archangel. - Crwth
Voice like heaven, so pure
His vocals is a good matched with his guitar solos. like his guitar solo progresses his vocals seems like to progress. - zxm
Greg Lake has the most amazing male voice I have ever heard. It is a form of art within itself.
Greg Lake's voice was really like a hand of steel in a velvet glove, as he was capable of delivering explosive performances like in "21st Century Schitzoid Man" as well as delicate and beautiful moments as he proved with "I Talk to the Wind" and "Still...You Turn Me On".
While I agree when somebody says that Gabriel's flamboyant performances are more peculiar, the beauty and the smoothness in Greg's voice are still unmatched.
Justin is not really the lead singer of the Moody Blues, since most of the band members sang leads on the songs that they individually wrote. Justin did sing lead on more songs than any other member did, though. He has a beautiful voice. - Crwth
Lead singer of the Moody Blues, who with their 1967 song Nights in White Satin literally "invented" prog rock.
Annie sings artistically in the elegant songs of Renaissance. - Crwth
No one like him. Versatile voice and range. No one else could front Dream Theater with more confidence and ability
First 2 Queen albums were progressive, but he doesn't deserve the top 10 - PanMixer
Not really prog singer. But hold on. We're talking about Freddie Mercury. He can sing almost all rock genres. - zxm
I am a 19 y/o having no wish to be in a relationship or party/hangout with my friends. Yes I have found peace. Steven Wilson gives me peace. Love you Steven, from India!
Phenomenal Bassist, not so much lead singer. - Brobusky
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How much time and money would you spend to impersonate your favorite comic book heroes? New York Comic Con 2016 kicked off on Friday at the Javits Center in New York City. So Money dropped in to ask some attendees about their experiences.
On average, people told us, they spent about $100 on their costumes -- although some had spent weeks to prepare multiple outfits ahead of the four-day event, which runs through Sunday.
Tickets to the event are completely sold out through the official site, although some of the panels will be streamed online. Last year, about 167,000 people attended the four-day event and organizers are expecting the same this year.
Check out some of this year's attendee getups.
Costume Cost: $40
Latanya White of New York spent about $40 for her costume, most of which was handmade. Her mallet was constructed of cardboard, PVC pipe and accents she crocheted.
Costume Cost: $150
Alisha Smith spent about $150 on her costume, Princess Hilda (a character from The Legend of Zelda). That price did not including the wig, which she purchased separately.
Costume Costs: $200 for two
Emily Schrynemakers spent about a week on her costume, shelling out about $100 total. And Andrew Galarza, who is attending as Angel from X-Men, spent about $100 on his costume, with most of the components coming from Amazon.
Costume Cost: $100
Erik Escolero—who was attending as Slayer Pantheon from the game League of Legends—spent $100 total on his costume. He paid the most for the vest, about $60, and spent a week handcrafting his shield and weapon.
Costume Cost: $10
A regular attendee, Courtney Lamica flew in from Gainesville, Florida, and spent almost $400 for several costumes she’s planning to wear throughout the weekend. But her costume on Friday—Waddles the pig from the animated show, Gravity Falls—only cost about $10 because she reused pieces of older outfits.
Costume Cost: $130
Markia Lewis, who traveled from Philadelphia, spent $130 on her Bill Cipher costume. The character is also part of the Gravity Falls TV series.
Costume Cost: $200
This is Aleksandra Wencewicz’s fourth time at New York Comic Con. Her Celestia Ludenberg costume set her back about $200.
Zantana Zatara & The Reaper
Costume Costs: $280 for two
Savannah Chapman (at left) and Cameron McKenzie drove in from Syracuse, New York. He spent $180 for his Reaper costume and it took him about three weeks to source and gather all of the pieces. Chapman spent $100 on her Zantana Zatara costume, a character from the DC Comics universe. She says she bought pieces online and pulled it all together in about a day.


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ACTS OF BALANCE
While watching the many acts during a Pirate’s Voyage pre-show, I was struck by the balancing act: partially because I was thinking you could never pay me enough to try that and partially because balance is truly an impressive skill. It can be so easy to put too much weight or apply too much pressure to one side and not enough to the other.
Life is full of balancing acts:
-putting in enough time at work and allowing time for a social/family life
-pushing for self improvement and avoiding an overly critical attitude
-eating healthy/ exercising without obsessing about the scale
-giving people, especially children, healthy boundaries and leaving room for growth
-taking care of yourself and taking care of others
-taking care of yourself and allowing others to help you
-add almost any area of life here……
Finding that place of balance can be stressful. At the pirate show, the performer’s body was tense and he was concentrating hard……until he found his balance. Once he was balanced, he stood upright with a relaxed smile and his arms in the air triumphantly. However, if he became too relaxed and moved to one side or the other, he would have fallen off.
When we are balanced, life feels more relaxed and calm. However, it still requires effort to stay in that position. When we swing too far to one side or the other our stress levels rise, panic can set in, or we can fall and get hurt. Our balance can also affect others. Picture those who count on you on each side of a see-saw. If too much focus is on one side it is weighted down while the other side is left in the air. Although it takes work to maintain balance, it is less stressful than living out of balance.
Unlike the performer, we do not have to find our balance alone. We can steady ourselves by reaching out and holding on to something until we are centered again. I find faith, family, and friends help me when I need a little support to restore balance. When I am balanced, I can then be a support for others.
Just as I was rooting for the performer to find and maintain his balance, I am rooting for you today as you perform your acts of balance!

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Rooks County High Point Trip Report
Date: March 1, 1998
I drove north, past Ellis to Palco KS, and started looking for the 8 HP areas of Rooks county (2,310+ ft).
I started at the northwest corner of Palco, where the railroad no longer runs, down an overgrown access road
into a gulch, 50 feet up the other side and cross the fence to the HP area in a Winter Wheat field.
The 2nd area, heading southwest, was medium sized. A residence seemed to sit on the very highest point.
I managed that as best as I could. Most of the remaining areas were fallow ground, of little note.
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At one time, or another, we all will experience anxiety. Believe it or not, the experience of anxiety is natural. However, anxiety levels that are in excess of the norms, may constitute a severe anxiety disorder.
Oftentimes, anxiety is linked to many conditions including post traumatic stress disorder. The following is a list of conditions that are associated with a severe panic disorder.
Agoraphobia, or an inability to leave home. It is derived from the belief that you are only safe while at home. Not withstanding the crime rate, and the likelihood of danger in the home is drastically diminished, you can still get hurt at home. You can combat an agoraphobia panic disorder by accepting that the idea of safety is relative to a given situation.
More phobias include flying on a plane, or being bitten by a small insect. In short, a phobia is, at times, an irrational fear of a specific real, or imagined circumstance. Phobias may not disrupt a person's life until they cause an inability to perform daily functions.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), can also be a symptom of a severe anxiety disorder. OCD is characterized by repetitive actions, or thoughts, because of anxiety, or fear. The untenable symptoms of OCD can be properly managed with structured, and positive thinking.
Severe anxiety disorder can also be triggered by a traumatic event, resulting in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Most commonly associated with soldiers, many other events can bring about PTSD. PTSD sufferers report a disassociation from their reality, or repetitive, and recurring disturbing thought patterns.
Last but not least, enter depression, when examining the causes of a severe panic disorder. Depression may in fact be the result of the anxiety disorder, and not a separate cause. Depression can create a claustrophobic sensation; as if a person's world is diminutive, and isolated. Sometimes a person may be mis-diagnosed with depression when that person is really simply frustrated and fed up with dealing with an anxiety disorder. Be sure to speak with your doctor or psychiatrist about this before taking depression medication.
Anti-depressants can be helpful, but keep in mind that a common side effect is more depression, which in turn results in anxiety. In such an instance, the medication isn't the answer. Medication will temporarily mask unwanted symptoms, so that you may focus on the root causes of your anxiety disorder.
Seeking professional help for your severe anxiety disorder is best. A supportive network of family, and friends, can do wonders. Finding a support group is the best thing you can do, if you suffer from a severe anxiety disorder.


Herman's Hideaway Presents
The Petty Nicks Experience w/ Irreverent Kings & School of Rock Aurora House Band
The Irreverent Kings, RUSH w/ Rock 201 (featuring Music From Blues Bros) School of Rock Aurora
1578 South Broadway
Denver, CO, 80210
Doors 7:00 PM
This event is minors under 21 with parent or legal guardian
The Petty Nicks Experience
Recreating the magic of Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks Music.
The Irreverent Kings
Irreverent Kings are long time veterans of the local Denver music scene. These musicians have played dozens of shows at Herman's over the last 10 years. They are made up of Bruce Freeman (guitar/vocals), Joe Militello (drums/vocals), George Simpson (bass) and Justin Wedul (lead guitar/vocals). Their set lists are eclectic, crowd pleasing rock n' roll favorites that always pack the dance floor!
RUSH w/ Rock 201 (featuring Music From Blues Bros) School of Rock Aurora
At School of Rock we believe the best way to learn music is to play music. We take students from the lesson room to the stage, developing both their confidence and musicianship with programs designed for all skill levels.
School of Rock teaches guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, drums and combines weekly private music lessons and group band rehearsals to prepare students to take the stage in front of live audiences in an authentic concert setting.
Call us to find out more about our programs and what we can do for you!
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A downtown Rockford landmark building is up for sale. What was once the first Rockford YMCA in 1889 is on the market.
Now known as the East Side Centre, the building sits at 220 E. State Street at the corner of East State and Madison Street, is currently home to several businesses and organizations, including V2 Marketing, Quiet Light Communications, and the administrative offices of the YMCA.
In 1906 th building was remodeled into the Merlin Block Office Building, then in 1909, it became the 60 room East Side Inn, until 1968.
The building was placed on the Rockford Historic Landmark registry in 1988 and underwent a $1.8 million renovation.
The current building owner has decided to put the building up for sale and hopes to find a buyer who appreciates its history and unique status as a downtown landmark. “When my partner and I purchased the building, we felt strongly that it was a building worth saving, renovating and maintaining,” said building owner Scott Eckburg. “The building is an important part of the revitalization of downtown with its distinctive and beautiful architecture. It’s a true gem and I’m proud to have played a role in bringing it back to life.”
Interested parties should contact Realtor Mike Eckburg at 779-772-6467


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Burden and outcome of HIV infection and other morbidities in health care workers attending an Occupational Health Program at the Provincial Hospital of Tete, Mozambique.Casas, Esther Carrillo; Decroo, Tom; Mahoudo, Jules Aimé Bonou; Baltazar, Jesus Maria; Dores, Carla Das; Cumba, Luisa; De Weggheleire, Anja; Huyst, Veerle; Bottieau, Emmanuel; Department of Clinical Sciences, Institute of Tropical Medicine, Antwerp, Belgium Médecins Sans Frontières, Tete, Mozambique Provincial Hospital of Tete, Tete, Mozambique Provincial Health Directorate of Tete, Tete, Mozambique. (2011-08-18)Objectives To investigate the burden and outcome of HIV infection and other morbidities amongst a Mozambican hospital staff. Methods Within an occupational health service set up in April 2008 in the provincial hospital of Tete, Mozambique, we offered to all staff members an initial clinical, laboratory and radiological screening and followed them up prospectively until April 2010. Results A total of 47.5% of 423 health workers attended the program. The cohort (female-to-male ratio: 2.2; mean age: 39 years) consisted mostly of auxiliary staff (43%) and nurses (29.8%). At initial screening, 71% were asymptomatic. HIV infection (28.4%) and tuberculosis (TB) (21%) were the main reported antecedent illnesses. Laboratory screening revealed anaemia (haemoglobin level <10 mg/dl) in 9% participants, abnormal liver enzymes in 23.9% and a reactive non-treponemal syphilis test in 5%. Of 145 performed chest X-rays, 13% showed abnormalities. All 113 health workers not recently tested for HIV were screened, and 31 were newly diagnosed with HIV infection (resulting in an overall HIV prevalence of 43.8%). Nine cases of TB were diagnosed at screening/during follow-up. In April 2010, all but one of the participants were alive. All HIV-infected health workers under antiretroviral therapy were actively followed-up. Conclusion Serious conditions were frequently diagnosed in health workers, in particular HIV infection. Mid-term outcome was favourable within this program. Creation of screening and care services dedicated to caregivers should be of highest priority in similar African settings.

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It says something about the dreadful results of tonight's "Project Runway" challenge when you can survive after having given the U.S. Olympic team an enormous floppy hat.
The challenge was to design an outfit for the opening ceremonies at the summer games. NBC, owner of Bravo, has a huge stake in the coverage of this year's Olympics, so we kept waiting for that extra allure: "And the winning designer's outfit will be worn by the American athletes in Beijing!" But that never came. NBC's not stupid. Plus, Ralph Lauren's already got the team covered.
And thank holy heavens, because the majority of this season's designers clearly did not get the sporty part of "sportswear." A few cute outfits, sure -- for a patio party. Jerell's nightmare of fabrics bundled and trussed and billowed, all underneath an enormous floppy, polka-dot hat ... well, our house was filled with peals of laughter this fine evening. Michael Kors couldn't stop laughing, either.
And he was only third from the bottom. Daniel's purple and vermillion cocktail dress looked fine on his Betty Boop model (she's the most striking of the lot), but the thought of a stadium full of athletes in these things was unnerving, and unattractive. Jennifer's mousy librarian ensemble had neither red, white, nor blue, and she was justly sent packing.
The winner: Korto, though our Terri was in the top three with a smart ensemble.
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