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(EDGAR Online via COMTEX) -- Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Statements May Prove Inaccurate
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q ("Quarterly Report"), including the following discussion and analysis, may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors which, if they do not materialize or prove correct, could cause our results to differ from historical results or those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify these forward-looking statements by words like "may", "will", "should", "could", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believes", "estimates", "predicts", "potential", "intends", or "continues" (or the negative of those words and other comparable words). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
the value proposition of our products and procedural solutions;
our intentions, beliefs and expectations regarding our expenses, sales, operations and future financial performance;
our operating results;
our plans for future product developments and enhancements of existing products;
anticipated growth and trends in our business;
third party reimbursement policies and practices;
the timing of and our ability to maintain and obtain regulatory clearances or approvals;
our belief that our cash and cash equivalents and investments will be sufficient to satisfy our anticipated cash requirements;
the impact of global economic conditions and public health crises and epidemics, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, on our business;
our expectations regarding our customers and the adoption of our products and procedures;
our beliefs and expectations regarding our market penetration and expansion efforts;
our expectations regarding the benefits and integration of recently-acquired businesses and our ability to make future acquisitions and successfully integrate any such future-acquired businesses;
our anticipated trends, product pricing pressure, competitive tactics and other challenges in the markets in which we operate; and
our expectations and beliefs regarding and the impact of policy changes, investigations, claims and litigation.
These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events. Our actual results may differ materially from those discussed here. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and similar discussions in our other Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") filings. We assume no obligation to update any forward looking statements to reflect new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
This information should be read in conjunction with the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report and with Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2020 contained in our 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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We are a global medical technology company focused on developing, manufacturing, selling and providing procedural solutions for spine surgery, with a guiding purpose to transform surgery, advance care and change lives. We offer a comprehensive portfolio of procedurally integrated spine surgery solutions, including surgical access instruments, spinal implants, fixation systems, biologics, and enabling technologies, as well as systems and services for intraoperative neuromonitoring. In addition, we develop and sell magnetically adjustable implant systems for spine and specialized orthopedic procedures.
Since our incorporation in 1997, we have grown from a small developer of specialty spinal implants into a leading medical technology company delivering procedurally integrated solutions for spine surgery. A key driver of our growth has been our focus on innovative products and technologies that drive reproducible outcomes for patients, surgeons and providers. In 2003, we introduced the eXtreme Lateral Interbody Fusion procedure, or XLIF, a lateral access spine surgery technique that is less-invasive than traditional, open surgical procedures and clinically proven to enable better patient outcomes. Building off the success of XLIF, we have continued to develop innovative less-invasive techniques and technologies for spine surgery, and we have broadened our portfolio of solutions for traditional, open surgical procedures. Our comprehensive portfolio of solutions can be utilized in procedures for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, supporting surgical approaches from the anterior, including lateral, and posterior. Our solutions are used to treat degenerative conditions and for complex spinal surgery, including adult and pediatric deformities, as well as trauma and tumors.
Underlying our procedurally integrated solutions for spine surgery are innovative technologies designed to enable better clinical, financial, and operational outcomes, including:
our differentiated surgical access instruments, including our Maxcess integrated split-blade retractor system, designed to enable less-invasive surgical techniques by minimizing soft tissue disruption during spine surgery;
our neuromonitoring systems, which use proprietary software-driven nerve detection and avoidance technology, and our intraoperative neuromonitoring, or IONM, services and support;
our Advanced Materials Science portfolio of specialized spinal implants, designed to advance spinal fusion by enhancing the osseointegration and biomechanical properties of implant materials, including porous titanium and porous polyetheretherketone, or PEEK;
our comprehensive Reline fixation system, designed to facilitate the preservation and restoration of patient alignment, while addressing a vast array of spinal pathologies from an open or less-invasive approach across all spinal procedures; and
our Integrated Global Alignment platform, or iGA, which is comprised of procedurally-based technologies that help increase the predictability of achieving global alignment in spinal procedures, including our Bendini spinal rod bending system that expedites manual rod manipulation for spinal fixation.
We have also invested in enabling technologies, including the development of capital equipment designed to further improve clinical, financial, and operational outcomes of spine surgery. Our capital equipment portfolio currently consists of Lessray and the Pulse platform. Lessray is an image enhancement platform designed to reduce radiation exposure in the operating room by allowing surgeons to take low-quality, low-dose images and improve them to look like conventional full-dose images. Pulse, which has received CE certification in Europe and is pending regulatory clearance in the U.S., integrates multiple enabling technologies within a single, expandable platform and is engineered to improve workflow, reduce variability, and increase the reproducibility of surgical outcomes. The Pulse platform's modular architecture is designed to incorporate applications for neuromonitoring, surgical planning, patient-specific rod bending, smart imaging, navigation, and integration with robotics and other smart tools in the future.
In addition to our procedurally integrated solutions for spine surgery, we also design and sell expandable growing rod implant systems that can be non-invasively lengthened following implantation with precise, incremental adjustments via an external remote controller using magnetic technology called MAGnetic External Control, or MAGEC, which allows for the minimally invasive treatment of early-onset and adolescent scoliosis. This technology is also the basis for our Precice limb lengthening system, which allows for the correction of long bone limb length discrepancy, as well as other products for treating specialized orthopedic procedures.
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We intend to continue development on a wide variety of innovation projects to advance our leadership position in less-invasive spine surgery, increase our product offerings and solutions for traditional spine surgery procedures, and further our enabling technologies portfolio. We expect to continue to invest in the Pulse platform to support a full global launch of the technology and to develop and expand its application offerings, including investments related to surgical automation and robotics. In addition, we expect to continue to pursue business and technology acquisition targets and strategic relationships to identify opportunities to broaden participation along the spine care continuum. Top priorities include opportunities that complement our technology leadership position in spine, targeted geographic expansion, technology that makes procedures even safer, as well as opportunities for surgical automation.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus which causes COVID-19, was identified. Due to the rapid and global spread of the virus, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. To slow the proliferation of COVID-19, governments have implemented extraordinary measures, which include the mandatory closure of businesses, restrictions on travel and gatherings, and quarantine and physical distancing requirements. In addition, many government agencies in conjunction with hospitals and healthcare systems have, to varying degrees, deferred or suspended elective surgical procedures. While certain spine surgeries are deemed essential and certain surgeries, like in cases of trauma, cannot be delayed, we have seen and may continue to see a significant reduction in procedural volumes as hospital systems and/or patients elect to defer spine surgery procedures. The cumulative effect of these disruptions had a significant impact on our business during the year ended December 31, 2020 and the six months ended June 30, 2021, and it is not possible for us to accurately predict the length or severity of the COVID-19 pandemic or the timing for a broad and sustained resumption of elective surgical procedures. During the three months ended June 30, 2021, procedural volume rates for elective surgeries steadily recovered in the U.S. and certain international regions as government restrictions eased and hospital systems resumed more elective surgical procedures. However, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve and its impact on our business will depend on several factors that are highly uncertain and unpredictable, including, the efficacy and adoption of vaccines, future resurgences of the virus and its variants, the speed at which government restrictions are lifted, patient capacity at hospitals and healthcare systems, and the willingness and ability of patients to seek care and treatment due to safety concerns or financial hardship. Further discussion of the potential impacts on our business from the COVID-19 pandemic is provided under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Net Sales and Operations
The majority of our net sales are derived from the sale of implants and fixation products, biologics, disposables and IONM services and we expect this trend to continue for the foreseeable future. Our implants and fixation products, biologics, and disposables are currently sold and shipped from our distribution and warehousing operations. We generally recognize net sales from implants and fixation products, biologics and disposables upon notice that our products have been used in a surgical procedure or upon shipment to a third-party customer who has assumed control of the products. Net sales from IONM services are recognized in the period the service is performed for the amount of payment we expect to receive. We make available surgical access instrument sets and neuromonitoring systems to hospitals to facilitate surgeon access to the spine to perform restorative and fusion procedures using our implants and fixation products. We sell surgical instrument sets and our proprietary software-driven neuromonitoring systems, however this does not make up a material part of our business. Selling or leasing of capital equipment does not make up a material portion of our total net sales. As the Pulse platform has received CE certification in Europe and is pending regulatory clearance in the U.S., we anticipate our capital equipment selling and leasing activity will increase and that we will recognize net sales from Pulse during the second half of 2021.
A substantial portion of our operations are located in the United States, and the majority of our net sales and cash generation have been made in the United States. We sell our products in the United States through a sales force comprised primarily of directly employed and independent sales representatives. Our sales force provides a delivery and consultative service to surgeon and hospital customers and is compensated based on sales and product placements in their territories. Sales force commissions are reflected in the selling, general and administrative operating expense line item within our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We continue to invest in international expansion with a focus on European, Asia-Pacific and Latin American markets. Our international sales force is comprised of directly-employed sales personnel, independent sales representatives, as well as exclusive and non-exclusive independent third-party distributors.
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Results of Operations Net Sales June 30, (in thousands, except %) 2021 2020 $ Change % Change Three Months Ended Net sales Spinal hardware $ 221,244 $ 152,818 $ 68,426 45 % Surgical support 73,584 50,794 22,790 45 % Total net sales $ 294,828 $ 203,612 $ 91,216 45 % Six Months Ended Net sales Spinal hardware $ 425,802 $ 343,687 $ 82,115 24 % Surgical support 140,275 119,806 20,469 17 % Total net sales $ 566,077 $ 463,493 $ 102,584 22 %
Our spinal hardware product line offerings include our implants and fixation products. Our surgical support product line offerings include IONM services, disposables and biologics, and our capital equipment, all of which are used to aid spine surgery.
We expect continued adoption of our innovative minimally invasive procedures and deeper penetration into existing accounts and international markets as our sales force executes on our strategy of selling the full mix of our products and services. However, the continued consolidation and increased purchasing power of our hospital customers and group purchasing organizations, continued changes in the public and private insurance markets regarding reimbursement, and ongoing policy and legislative changes in the United States have created less predictability. Although the market for procedurally-integrated spine surgery solutions is expected to continue to grow over the long term, economic, political and regulatory influences are subjecting our industry to significant changes that may slow the growth rate of the spine surgery market. Additionally, while procedural volume rates for elective surgeries did recover in the U.S. and certain international regions during the three months ended June 30, 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rapidly evolve and its impact on our business will depend on several factors that are highly uncertain and unpredictable.
Net sales from our spinal hardware product line offerings increased $68.4 million and $82.1 million, or 45% and 24%, during the three and six months June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020, respectively. Product volume within spinal hardware increased our net sales by approximately 44% and 23% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to improved recovery rates of certain elective surgeries as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. There were unfavorable pricing changes of approximately 1% during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. Foreign currency fluctuation increased our spinal hardware net sales by approximately 2% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.
Net sales from our surgical support product line offerings increased $22.8 million and $20.5 million, or 45% and 17%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020. Product and service volume within surgical support increased our net sales by approximately 45% and 17% during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020 primarily due to improved recovery rates of certain elective surgeries as a result of COVID-19 pandemic. There were unfavorable pricing changes of approximately 1% during both the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. Foreign currency fluctuation increased our spinal hardware net sales by approximately 1% during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020.
Cost of Sales, Excluding Below Amortization of Intangible Assets June 30, (in thousands, except %) 2021 2020 $ Change % Change Three Months Ended Cost of sales $ 78,280 $ 80,505 $ (2,225 ) (3 )% % of total net sales 27 % 40 % (13 )% Six Months Ended Cost of sales $ 150,091 $ 152,370 $ (2,279 ) (1 )% % of total net sales 27 % 33 % (6 )%
Cost of sales consists primarily of purchased goods, raw materials, labor and overhead associated with product manufacturing, inventory-related costs and royalty expenses, as well as the cost of providing IONM services, which includes personnel and physician oversight costs. We primarily procure and manufacture our goods in the United States, and accordingly, foreign currency fluctuations have not materially impacted our cost of sales.
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Cost of sales decreased $2.2 million, or 3%, during the three months ended June 30, 2021 and decreased $2.3 million, or 1%, during the six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same periods in 2020. Cost of sales as a percentage of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 decreased by 13% and 6%, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. This decrease was due to a reduction in our reserve for excess and obsolete inventory by $19.9 million and $22.5 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. This is primarily attributable to updates to our estimates and assumptions about future demand for certain spinal hardware products associated with market conditions affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Offsetting this reduction is an increase in cost of sales associated with higher net sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to their respective prior year periods.
Operating Expenses Three Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except %) 2021 2020 $ Change % Change Selling, general and administrative $ 157,397 $ 126,444 $ 30,953 24 % % of total net sales 53 % 62 % Research and development 21,764 19,406 2,358 12 % % of total net sales 7 % 10 % Amortization of intangible assets 15,088 12,675 2,413 19 % Business transition costs 11,553 874 10,679 1,222 % Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except %) 2021 2020 $ Change % Change Selling, general and administrative $ 303,351 $ 256,675 $ 46,676 18 % % of total net sales 54 % 55 % Research and development 43,988 37,663 6,325 17 % % of total net sales 8 % 8 % Amortization of intangible assets 28,425 25,324 3,101 12 % Purchase of in-process research and development - 1,011 (1,011 ) * Business transition costs 17,137 (566 ) 17,703 3,128 %
Selling, General and Administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation costs, commissions and training costs for our employees engaged in sales, marketing and customer support functions. The expense also includes commissions to sales representatives, freight expenses, surgeon training costs, depreciation expense for property and equipment such as surgical instrument sets, and administrative expenses for both employees and third-party service providers.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $31.0 million and $46.7 million, or 24% and 18%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same period in 2020. The increase during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021 is primarily due to increased compensation costs, including stock-based compensation, commissions and freight expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, compared to the same period in 2020. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, we implemented temporary actions to reduce expenses, including compensation reductions for our Board of Directors and executive officers and reducing discretionary spend across the organization, due to the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Research and Development
Research and development expense consists primarily of product research and development, clinical trial and study costs, regulatory and clinical functions, and compensation and other employee related expenses. In the last several years, we have introduced numerous new products and product enhancements that have significantly expanded our technology platforms and our comprehensive product portfolio. We have also acquired complementary and strategic assets and technology, particularly in the area of spinal hardware products. We continue to invest in research and development programs related to our core product portfolio, as well as in our capital equipment.
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Research and development expense increased by $2.4 million and $6.3 million, or 12% and 17%, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2020. The increase in spending is primarily due to higher headcount and headcount-related costs and further development, enhancement and functionality of our current and future product offerings, including capital equipment and the Simplify Cervical Artificial Disc acquired during the first quarter of 2021. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have stayed committed to our investment in research and development in order to further advance our leadership position in spine surgery and our enabling technologies portfolio.
Business Transition Costs
We incur certain costs related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities, which include severance, relocation, consulting, leasehold exit costs, third-party merger and acquisition costs, contingent consideration fair value adjustments and other costs directly associated with such activities. Contingent consideration is accrued based on the fair value of the expected payment, and such accruals are subject to increase or decrease based on assessment of the likelihood and amount of contingent milestone achievement, resulting in payment. If an accrual for contingent consideration decreases during a particular period, it results in a reduction of costs during such period.
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $11.6 million of costs related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities, which included $5.1 million of fair value adjustments on contingent consideration liabilities associated with our 2021, 2017 and 2016 acquisitions. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, we recorded $17.1 million of costs related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities, which included $6.0 million of fair value adjustments on contingent consideration liabilities associated with our 2021, 2017 and 2016 acquisitions. We incurred $3.9 million of costs associated with the acquisition of Simplify Medical during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
During the three months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded $0.9 million of costs related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities, which included $0.5 million of fair value adjustments on contingent consideration liabilities associated with our 2017 and 2016 acquisitions. During the six months ended June 30, 2020, we recorded a reduction of costs of $(0.6) million related to acquisition, integration and business transition activities, which included $(1.6) million of fair value adjustments on contingent consideration liabilities associated with our 2017 and 2016 acquisitions.
Interest and Other Expense, Net June 30, (in thousands, except %) 2021 2020 $ Change % Change Three Months Ended Interest income $ 9 $ 304 $ (295 ) (97 )% Interest expense (4,388 ) (16,524 ) 12,136 (73 )% Other income (expense), net 1,269 (11,662 ) 12,931 (111 )% Total interest and other expense, net $ (3,110 ) $ (27,882 ) $ 24,772 (89 )% Six Months Ended Interest income $ 96 $ 1,035 $ (939 ) (91 )% Interest expense (12,418 ) (28,041 ) 15,623 (56 )% Other expense, net (11,257 ) (19,070 ) 7,813 (41 )% Total interest and other expense, net $ (23,579 ) $ (46,076 ) $ 22,497 (49 )%
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Total interest and other expense, net for the periods presented included gains and losses from strategic investments and net foreign currency exchange gains and losses. Total interest and other expense, net decreased by $24.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the same period in . . .
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Former KHP Trooper Harrington says goodbye
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Former Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Harrington is saying goodbye after 29 years of service.
Former Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper Harrington says he is bidding farewell to the KHP community and the Troopers Association, in a Facebook post, after being fired to make the department “as effective as possible.”
The Kansas State Troopers Association, however, says Trooper Harrington and a colleague were let go due to supporting women that had claimed Col. Herman Jones had sexually harassed them.
Harrington says he is overwhelmed by the love and support the community has shown him.
“Although I cannot find the words to adequately express my appreciation and gratitude, please know that I am thankful with my whole heart,” says Harrington.
Harrington says he is also thankful for the support of his family who has welcomed him home with open arms.
“Although the last year has been tumultuous, and I have witnessed so many awful things,” says Harrington. “My family never wavered in their support of me.”
Harrington says the KHP has played a meaningful role in his life, devoting 29 years to the Patrol. He says it will be difficult to embark on a new path but is looking back on his KHP chapter fondly.
“Although my career with the KHP has come to a rather unexpected end,” says Harrington. “My respect and admiration for the outstanding people that make the organization great will never wane. I have had endless opportunities to serve our great state in my career as a trooper, and I am a better man for it. I can only hope that our current and future troopers will continue to challenge the agency to do better, as they strive to serve all Kansans to the best of their abilities.”
According to Harrington, his parents thought him to treat others the way you want to be treated, be honest, stand up for what you believe in and do the right thing no matter the consequences. He says knowing he has stuck to these morals, especially in recent weeks, he will be able to move forward with peace in his heart and a clean conscience.
Harrington says he is praying for his sister, who is also on the KHP staff, hoping that God can help her navigate a toxic and hostile work environment.
The former Trooper says one lesson from his career at the KHP remains clear, “leadership is not and should not be defined by rank, power or privilege.” Harrington says leadership should be about willingness to put others first and make an investment in people.
“When you invest in another person, which so many kind people have done for me, you come to see the bigger picture,” says Harrington. “The point of life is not to serve yourself, the individual, rather it is to put yourself fon the line and to make sacrifices that contribute to the greater good.”
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BSO crime scene investigators use a metal detector at the scene of an early morning police-involved shooting Monday, May 23, 2011 at the Woodsdale Oaks Apartments in Lauderdale Lakes during which one person was killed and another wounded.
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LAUDERDALE LAKES, Fla. - Two carjacking suspects were shot, one fatally, by Broward Sheriff's Office deputies early Monday, authorities said.
According to BSO spokeswoman Keyla Concepcion, the incident began shortly after 1:30 a.m. when detectives who were leaving the scene of an earlier home invasion investigation were flagged down by man outside the Woodsdale Oaks apartment complex along the 2500 block of Northwest 49th Avenue in Lauderdale Lakes.
The man said his vehicle had been carjacked by several men driving a white van and that his car and the van were then driven inside the apartment complex. Deputies went inside the complex and spotted the white van, Concepcion said.
"There was a confrontation, shots were fired," she said.
Two people were shot and three others were taken into custody, Concepcion said.
The two who were shot were taken to Broward General Medical Center where one of them died.
According to Concepcion, investigators at the scene found a weapon and the green car that been stolen.
No identities have been release and the investigation is continuing.
The earlier home invasion took place in a residence along the 4700 block of Northwest 24th Court. Investigators don't yet know if the two incidents are related, BSO said.
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Rembrandt was famous for his portraits, including self-portraits, and his portrayal of biblical and historical narratives. He created over 300 works of art during the Dutch Golden Age. Rembrandt is considered one of Holland’s most versatile and skilled artists.
What Rembrandt famous for?
Rembrandt’s most famous work is the Night Watch, a painting of epic proportions and one of the most famous artworks of the Dutch Golden Age. This daring work from 1642 broke new ground for its perception of motion and its dramatic use of contrast.
What was Rembrandt’s most famous piece?
The Night Watch. Without a doubt the most famous of all Rembrandt’s paintings, The Night Watch is a group portrait of the militia company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq and Lieutenant Willem van Ruytenburgh (in the center). Painted in 1642, The Night Watch isn’t a night scene as long believed.
What is Rembrandt’s most valuable painting?
Portraits of Maerten Soolmans and Oopjen Coppit (1634) by Rembrandt van Rijn. The Portrait of Maerten Soolmans and Portrait of Oopjen Coppit, both painted by Rembrandt in 1634, were acquired as a pair for $180 million, setting a new record for the price of his sold works.
What is the main style and characteristics of Rembrandt?
His supreme mastery of light and texture to emphasize emotional depth weaved a common theme through all of his creations, cementing his status as one of art’s greatest, innovative masters. These qualities are evident from his large, ambitious early history paintings to his more intimate and glowing later style.
What do you know about Rembrandt’s painting?
Unlike most Dutch masters of the 17th century, Rembrandt’s works depict a wide range of style and subject matter, from portraits and self-portraits to landscapes, genre scenes, allegorical and historical scenes, and biblical and mythological themes as well as animal studies.
How did Rembrandt become famous?
Rembrandt quickly achieved renown among Dutch art lovers and an art-buying public for his history paintings and etchings, as well as his portraits and self-portraits.
What inspired Rembrandt?
Rembrandt exudes confidence and urbanity in his Self-Portrait of 1640 (National Gallery, London), which was modeled upon courtly portraits by Raphael and Titian. These artists probably also inspired his Amsterdam signature, “Rembrandt” (dropping “Van Rijn”).
Was Rembrandt left handed?
Rembrandt was not left-handed, and he must have realized his mistake in copying his reversed mirror image (which is surprising, given his lifetime of painting self-portraits).
How did Rembrandt perfect this medium?
Etching requires different skills from drawing and painting, but Rembrandt never studied under a master etcher. It is likely that he managed to perfect this medium entirely through self-teaching and experimentation, which may account for the unusually painting-like style that characterizes many of his etchings.
Was Rembrandt rich or poor?
4. Rembrandt was notoriously irresponsible with money and ended up bankrupt. In 1634, Rembrandt married Saskia van Uylenburgh and moved into a house on Nieuwe Doelenstraat, an affluent neighbourhood of the Dutch Golden Age, with a view over the River Amstel.
How long did it take for Rembrandt to paint?
The Night Watch, its common name, is considered to be Rembrandt’s most ambitious painting and took three years to complete.
How is a Rembrandt painted?
Scientists have now found out how he did it. Rembrandt van Rijn revolutionized painting with a 3D effect using his impasto technique, where thick paint makes a masterpiece protrude from the surface.
What is Baroque art characterized by?
Some of the qualities most frequently associated with the Baroque are grandeur, sensuous richness, drama, dynamism, movement, tension, emotional exuberance, and a tendency to blur distinctions between the various arts.
How did Rembrandt learn to paint?
From 1620 to either 1624 or 1625, Rembrandt trained as an artist under two masters. His first was painter Jacob van Swanenburgh (1571–1638), with whom he studied for about three years. Under van Swanenburgh, Rembrandt would have learned basic artistic skills.
What type of art was Rembrandt famous for?
What was Rembrandt greatest accomplishment?
Rembrandt’s most famous artistic achievements include portraits of his contemporaries, biblical scenes, self-portraits, and illustrations, and he is recognized as one of the greatest etchers of all time.
What color did Rembrandt rarely use?
Rembrandt very rarely used pure blue or green colors, the most pronounced exception being Belshazzar’s Feast.
Famous Rembrandt Paintings – YouTube
Rembrandt – The Master of the Dutch Golden Age – YouTube
15 Things You Didn’t Know About Rembrandt – YouTube

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This outfit and many other Disney treasures are currently on display at The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. This temporary exhibit is D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives at the Reagan Library. Since we walked in sporting our Disney gear the volunteers knew exactly which exhibit we wanted to see and let us hit up that one first. I have to admit that I did not believe the guy when he said it would take us up to two and a half hours to get through all of the exhibits. I believed him when we were done. The Reagan Library is huge! Not to mention one of the most pristine places I have ever been.
Can't pass that view up during lunch.
Clover's other favorite part besides all the dresses was getting on board Air Force One.
It really does take a while to get through all of the Library. We had lunch at the country cafe and a fudge snack at the pub. The food was yummy and the entire museum exceeded all of my expectations. When we got to the end we hit up the Disney exhibit again before we headed out.
It was a wonderful outing. The only bummer was that on the way home our lovely travel DVD player died. I was a bit worried about being in the car and not having anything to entertain Clover but she did surprisingly well. I would say that all in all the trip was

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Up Around soda springs donner Pass I-80 is closed I presume going both ways due to very heavy snowfall , any seasonal drivers would have provisions for winter weather , you can even heat can soup off the turbo
I-80 closed California
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Went through there on Thursday was beautiful weather.Flat Earth Trucker and austinmike Thank this.
I’ve been over that 3 times with chains.
The first time it was definitely needed. The second time there was zero snow or ice, just wet pavement. Yes, all of us were wondering WTF. The third time it was insane and should have been closed.
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That was/will be again my daily drive. Used to stay open more but with all the newer lamer drivers up there they will close it more and more. They won't even run the plow trucks pretty much any more up top because of ####ty drivers you will only see them at the begining of the snow areas. They close the road then start plowing it. 5 years ago they barely ever closed it, I remember driving it with a foot of snow on the road and blowing hard but it was open. That road is an all weather road, but now it is more of sunny road onlydrvrtech77, D.Tibbitt, Flat Earth Trucker and 3 others Thank this.
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The need for more frequent closures is to keep the traffic out of Truckee.
Truckee has more people full time than 10 - 15 years ago.
If they don’t hold traffic in Reno and 80 shuts down. Truckee gets grid locked. Nobody goes anywhere. It’s a nightmare.
There are no resources to support it.
Trucks plowed in on 80 that required wreckers to pull them out at their expense.
I was laughing at some poor guy as I was driving by the chain up area last storm. Facing traffic opening and closing his bare hands. I guess looking for gloves?
But in all fairness, when everyone was waiting for a wreck to clear, the guys on the ground did a very good job of getting everyone moving one at a time so people didn’t crowd together in traveling groups. Trucks at full stop facing up on the incline that couldn’t get started without sliding while were push started by the plow tractor.

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by Susan Rucci, Johnson & Johnson NYU Global Fellow
Recently, I had the opportunity to be a part of the Johnson & Johnson team at the 4th annual mHealth Summit 2012 in Washington, D.C. Johnson & Johnson was a sponsor of the summit which highlighted emerging best practices for mobile health research and implementation. To me, the conference was an indication of a health care renaissance around mobile health technology that is leading to smarter ways of educating, treating and preventing diseases. It was also a great way for Johnson & Johnson to demonstrate our commitment to helping people around the world live longer, healthier, happier lives.
We believe in the potential of mobile technology to revolutionize the delivery of health information and healthcare and we were proud to showcase several of our mHealth innovations and partnerships that are making that potential a new reality for millions of people around the world.
Here are a few examples:
DIGITAL HEALTH SCORECARD:
Conference attendees got a chance to try out our newly launched Johnson & Johnson Digital Health Scorecard.
The scorecard is like a credit score for your health. It asks seven simple questions about health measures and habits and delivers a single number (based out of 100.) The number indicates where you currently stand and what you can do to lessen the long term risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.


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Last night, Love & Hip Hop Season 6 Episode 1 made a triumphant return to VH1, as Remy Ma made his long-awaited comeback to boot.
After six years behind bars. Meanwhile, Yandy Smith and Mendeecees Harris are facing the possibility of him doing some hard time.
If you watch Love & Hip Hop online, you knew coming in that there would be no shortage of drama with these lunatics. You were correct.
We begin with new cast member Remy Ma, who was released last year from a New York prison after serving six years in the pen.
Her husband, the rapper Papoose, is tasked with trying to keep Ma out of trouble because she's on parole. Not an easy task right there.
He wants to make sure she never misses curfew, unable to bear the thought of his wife going back to the can and leaving him again.
Papoose asks Remy about them having a child together (both have kids from previous relationships), but she wants a wedding first.
A real wedding, not the one they had over the phone in jail.
No one can say Papoose didn't take those words to heart. He whisked Remy Ma away to a castle where he proposed all over again.
Yandy and Mendeecees could use some of that magic.
Even after he singed a plea deal, Mendeecees and Yandy learned that he is very possibly headed back to prison for eight years.
That would be a pretty big relationship buzzkill there.
It wouldn't be Love & Hip Hop without the man, the myth, the legend Peter Gunz, and his drama with Tara Wallace and Amina Buddafly.
It's just as messy as it was last year, which is impressive really. Peter is cheating on Amina with Tara, and that's not even all:
Both ladies are now living in the same damn building!
Amina accuses him of banging Tara, which he denies, and hopefully sets the stage for another whole season of this charade.
Meanwhile, Yandy is managing Young B, who had a hit once but needs a career boost, and lands a role on a cypher DJ Self is having.
Of course, Young B's nemesis Moe is also in the cypher with Sexxy Lexxy and Mariah Lynn, and an epic freestyle battle ensues.
Then an actual battle. Which security has to break up.

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Parveen Kumar has been honoured for her Outstanding Contribution to Health at The BMJ Awards 2019
Parveen Kumar, professor of medicine and education at Barts and the London School of Medicine is best known as co-author of the textbook Clinical Medicine, used for decades by medical students and doctors worldwide.
The BMJ Awards are the UK’s top medical awards programme, recognising and celebrating amazing healthcare teams making a very real difference to patients, every single day, in all sorts of ways. The awards, held in association with medical insurer MDDUS, took place at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel earlier this week.
Kumar was born in Lahore which, at that time, was in India. During the chaos and violence of partition, the family was forced to flee to China, but not long after, Communist forces forced them to return to India. They moved to England when she was 13.
Professor Sir Michael Rawlins, chair of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, said Kumar is “an exceptional clinician with a broad range of knowledge and understanding of all aspects of general internal medicine. Plus, she has made significant advances with her gastroenterological research – especially into coeliac disease.
“But she is so much more! She is a devoted mother and grandmother. She still travels the world teaching and examining, and she remains one of the most generous people I know.”
In addition to a full commitment to clinical practice and teaching, Kumar has been president of the BMA and the Royal Society of Medicine, and academic vice-president of the Royal College of Physicians. She was chair of the former UK Medicines Commission and a founding non-executive director of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
A champion of women, Kumar also became president of the Medical Women’s Federation in 2016 and organised the seminal photographic exhibition Women in Medicine: a celebration.
Even though being a woman has never held her back, she thinks there is still work to do to get more women to the top. “We are still losing a lot of women between senior registrar and consultant level,” she says.
At 76 years old, Kumar is still a whirlwind of activity and fizzes with energy. She is currently chair of the British Medical Association’s Board of Science, President of the Royal Medical Benevolent Fund and is a trustee of the BMA’s Foundation for Medical Research.

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HELENA – Helena recently took home an award for its love for the red, white and blue. This year Helena won the 2019 most patriotic city award for the state of Montana.
Insurify awarded Helena with the award, by analyzing the percentage of active service members and veterans in each city throughout Montana. Their data shows where in each state the most members of the armed forces live and that is in Helena. Wally Stromberg, lives in Helena, and he saw almost every member of his family enlist.
"My dad and my uncles all served in WWII and that's kind of what the window is about,” says Stromberg. “And just honoring the guys who gave their service to the country to protect it."
Stromberg worked for the Montana VA for 16 years, so he is very appreciative of all the service that the veterans gave and appreciates that Helena recognizes them.


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People generally fear of getting their credit ratings spoiled after taking out payday loans because they must have worked hard for building up their rating. And that’s why this is their right to protect it as much as possible. What happens if your credit rating is responsible to keep you away of certain benefits such as a mortgage, buying a car and getting a credit card? It is difficult to see how your borrowed amount can influence the perception of credit bureaus.
Whenever you are going to apply for payday loans that mean you will not to have to submit collateral like bank loans. Online payday loans direct lenders will not perform any credit checks on your loan request.
Whenever you need money in an emergency, payday loans instant is a best and recommended way to get cash. And the good news is that, when you apply for it, your credit score wouldn’t be affected.
For How Long Will Your Credit Report Be Able To Hold Payday Loans?
There is a period of 6 years for a made commitment on your credit file. The credit reference agencies give them the same value as any other borrowing. That means you will have to wait until your credit scores improve to reach to lower interest credit alternatives. You have to be in touch with your credit provider in case you find yourself to break the payment sequence. There is a difference between the two unpaid repayments and making a payment late.
Can Your Credit Score Be Tarnished By Payday Loans?
There are three major credit reporting agencies TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax, and these agencies have the right to collect your credit reporting history. When you apply for a loan, in case of any emergency, your credit history is considered by the moneylender. This is how there is an effect of your credit score if you don’t follow regulation to pay off the loan.
There are chances for your file to fall into the collection process, and debt collector can report your debt to these agencies. This is when your payday loans affect your credit. If you don’t jump off the repayment terms while making payments. It will not have any effect.
To Be Aware Of A Few Common Mistakes
To get rid of sudden expenses, payday loans are conclusive options that protect you from falling being a well-sophisticated person. You have to remember certain points to avoid making mistakes so that you can finish your loan application without facing any trouble.
Moving towards too many loans: It reveals that your financial condition is not good and you are moving to take several loans one after another. This is not considered good by the lenders if you are taking many loans. Despite the fact, you can pay off the loan on time.
Lapses on making payments: It affects your credit file if you are lapsing in making a payment on time that makes it complicated if you are not a regulator payment maker. There is a record of your making payments as when you made the payment and when you got lapsed. And this appears on your credit file for so long lenders can see this before giving you the money.
Piling up many applications in less time: You must be careful of accumulating many applications because these can be seen on your credit file. Lenders can reach to your activity for loan approval, how many attempts you have made to apply and got approved from your applications. Making attempts for multiple loans can be obstacles; it eventually indicates your financial stability.
You credit file not checked. You have to be very careful while making applications online. It helps to be acquainted with your credit file also it sees for your identity thefts. It is very important to see your current status so that you could improve it because it is reviewed by the moneylender.
Also Check: Money Mistakes To Avoid In Your 20s, 30s, 40s
How To Overcome The Influence Of Payday Loans On Credit Score?
Never go through unwanted loan approvals. Don’t apply for credit if you are not sure that you might need more. You have to be very serious about taking multiple loans. There is a suggestion by money lenders that before three months you can’t get the approval. If you are sure that you can do something to get the loan fast, you must not wait. First of all, you need to find the faults in the situation and work on them to avoid any kind of rejection for approval.
Payday loans are a perfect cash help for covering unexpected expenses and help you to overcome from debts. If you maintain your credit, this loan will surely provide you several other benefits.
“It’s good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it’s good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure that you haven’t lost the things that money can’t buy.” —George Lorimer
- Top 10 Most Important Financial Terms To Know Before Apply For A Online Loan - June 28, 2021
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- 5 Best Ways To Cut Your Budget And Save Money For 2020 - August 7, 2020


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Very good condition, no core shots, very light scratches. Only used a dozen times last season.
No bindings will be included. The binding hole patters is Marker Duke (Small) 285BSL
$250 + $10 ship (split ship cost)Armada ARV Skis 2013
The Armada ARV Skis are hands down, one of the best all mountain skis on the market. The longevity of the ARV is a testament to its versatility and durability making it a staple in the Armada line. This ski has been with Armada since its foundation 10 years ago, and unlike any other 10-year relationship, you'll take nothing for granted as its versatility and reliability will continue to impress you run after run, season after season.
Rocker Type Positive Camber - Traditional camber engages the tip and tail of the ski, enhancing ease of entry and exit into and out of a turn, while maintaining solid edge control.Flex Flex Pattern - Tip: 5, Waist: 7, Tail: 6 (1=soft; 10=stiff) Core Double Zone Core - Two high density wood stringers rest alongside ultralight wood in the ski's core and add to stability and strength without compromising weight. Laminates Laminate Matrix - Deliberate directional layering of fiberglass dictates flex pattern and torsional rigidity and allows each ski's flex to be precisely tuned. Bi-axial fiberglass runs in an “x” pattern down the ski to control lateral flex; Uni-directional fiberglass controls flex along the length of the ski; Tri-axial fiberglass, with fibers running in three directions, beefs up the center of the ski. CK Stringer - Carbon Kevlar combo stringers lie on top of the laminate matrix along the tail to brace the ski. This increases the landing platform, especially when weight is distributed farther back in the ski than intended. It also gives the ski more pop and extends ski life.Sidewalls ABS Sidewall Construction - A full sidewall construction of two strips of ABS material lie directly alongside the core and over the ski’s edges, providing solid edge hold, core protection, and stability. Base 50/50 Base - A blend of speed and durability, this base is faster than Armada’s S7 base but more rugged than the Comp series. Edges 2.5 Impact Edge - This edge has an oversized height and width, and the steel is heat-treated to a proprietary hardness, which helps resist breaking and tearing out from rails, ledges and any other abuse it might meet. Binding Compatibility Bindings not included We recommend a brake width equal to or at most 15 mm wider than the ski waist width.Specs
- Terrain: All-Mountain
- Rocker Type: Camber
- Turning Radius: Medium
- Core/Laminates: Wood
- Tail Type: Full Twin Tip
- Ski Awards: 2013 Powder Magazine Skier's Choice
- Series: AR
Size (cm) 185 Tip Width (mm) 130 Waist Width (mm) 95 Tail Width (mm) 119 Turning Radius (m) 21.5

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Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy: What’s the Difference?
The main reality that sets gestational surrogacy apart from traditional surrogacy is whether or not the surrogate has a genetic connection to the baby. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate provides her own egg, which makes her the biological mother. In these cases, the surrogate is very often a relative or an extremely close friend. When it comes to gestational surrogacy, however, there are no genetic ties between the surrogate and the child. The embryo is formed through the process known as in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the egg of either the intended mother or an egg donor, and with sperm from the intended father or a sperm donor. At present, gestational surrogacy is most commonly used as there are fewer emotional and legal complications involved in the process by avoiding a genetic link between the surrogate and child. At Global Surrogacy Services Inc., we exclusively handle gestational surrogacies.

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Some people have been asking what is the cheapest fully automatic BB gun? Really the answer to that depends on how much you plan on shooting it. The price of shooting any gun will go up with how much you will be using it.
The more you will be shooting the gun the more you want options for a HPA or large CO2 tank. Small CO2 cartridges, like you use on a conventional semi-auto BB pistol, can get expensive in a short time. However there are some guns that have such a low cost it doesn’t really matter.
One good gun with full auto capability is the Umarex Steel Storm which features.
- Six round full auto burst
- Holds 2 CO2 cartridges.
- Holds 200 BBs
- Has two rails for accessories
- Costs much less than alternatives


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Growing up in the desert of Southern California outside of Los Angeles, I developed an affinity towards the film industry and all things strange. My creative drive lead me to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, where I earned my A.A. in Visual Communications.
I am an artist who enjoys expressing my creativity through ever-changing mediums. I gain inspiration from nature, the human body, literature and street culture. My goal is to create dramatic art that impacts the viewer long after they encountered it.


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Description - Dr Atkins Age-Defying Diet Revolution: Feel great, live longer by Robert C Atkins
In this new book, bestselling author and cardiologist, Dr Atkins explains how to tailor your diet to defy the ageing process. Research has shown that 70 percent of the signs of ageing are determined by lifestyle, and are therefore within our control. Using his proven programme of diet and vita-nutrient supplementation, Dr Atkinshelps you defy the ageing process by reducing many of the risks ofdiseases responsible for premature ageing. The book presents a symptom-by-symptom discussion of the specific signs of ageing, and their causes, then continues with a comprehensive run-down of recent breakthroughs in age-defying medicine. Dr Atkins Age-Defying Diet Revolution including advice on---How to find your greatest risk factors--What symptoms and tests will tell you--How to select the most successful diet for you--How to modify and fine tune your diet--How to use antioxidants to defy ageing
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SS&C Eze Extends its Front-Office Domination
At this year’s inaugural WatersTechnology Asia Awards 2020, SS&C Eze came out on top with a win in the highest profile category, Best Third-Party Technology Provider, as well as two individual categories — Best Order Management System (OMS) and Best Execution Management System (EMS). Notably, SS&C Eze was the only vendor to take home more than one title.
WatersTechnology’s Victor Anderson sat down with Edward Bee, managing director for Asia Pacific at SS&C Eze, to discuss the wins, what separates SS&C Eze from other front-office technology providers, his clients’ most pressing concerns right now across the Asia Pacific region, and the new functionality SS&C Eze is planning to roll out over the next 12 months.
Check out the full interview here.
In addition to these awards, SS&C Eze was also recently selected as a Qualified Outsourcing Provider by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as part of their Emerging Manager Program for the second year in a row, named an accredited vendor to help local financial institutions adopt digital solutions by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and awarded Best Buy-Side Order Management System (OMS) Provider and Best Portfolio Management System Provider at the Waters Rankings 2020.


Rolla, Mo. -- The Missouri Southern women's cross country team had two runners place in the top ten and six in the top 27 as the Lions placed third overall at the 2013 Jackling Jocks Invite hosted by Missouri S&T today in Rolla.
Dora Eastin placed second overall as she ran the 5k course in a time of 18:19.91. Addie Mengwasser was tenth with a time of 18:50.32, while Kizzy Kirby and Dana Roberson placed 18th and 19th, wit times of 19:24.86 and 19:26.45, respectively.
Southwest Baptist took the team title with a total of 20 points as the Bearcats had four runners in the top five. Drury was second with a total of 68, while the Lions were third with 70 points. Missouri S&T was fourth, tied with McKendree, while Lindenwood, Lincoln, Arkansas Tech and Webster University, rounded out the team scores.
Southern will be back in action on Oct. 26, taking part in the 2013 MIAA Cross Country Championships, held at Pittsburg State.


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Next time you reach for honey butter at the grocery store retract your hand and leave it there.
You don’t need to purchase cinnamon honey butter as you can make it yourself from home. This recipe that I found over on the My Incredible recipes blog is only 4 ingredients! You read that right, 4 ingredients to honey butter bliss. I like to triple this recipe so that I have a big ‘ol batch as my family devours this stuff. It keeps for days in the fridge so you don’t need to worry about it spoiling for quite awhile.
In my house, this honey butter wouldn’t even get the chance to spoil because it’s gone within a couple of days.
I am ecstatic that I was able to find this recipe over on the My Incredible Recipes blog. If you are ready to get started on making this yummy recipe for yourself please hop on over to the next page for a complete list of ingredients and instructions. Enjoy!
Recipe and image courtesy of My Incredible Recipes.
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Quick Tip: My kids like to dip graham cracker sticks in this honey butter.

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Alleviate, lessen, sequence or unload fluid pressure for a large range of applications using Eaton's sub-plate or in-line mounted industrial pressure controls. These come with single or several pressure and venting control settings/ Eaton's pressure controls are compact, so they do not overcrowd hydraulic systems and lessen the cost of installation and usage.


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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Nielsen Co. says the Grammy Awards telecast made sweet music in the ratings, delivering for CBS its largest audience since 1984 -- the year Michael Jackson won a record 8 Grammys for "Thriller" -- and beating last year's viewership by 50 percent.
More than 39.9 million viewers flocked to the broadcast, making it the second most-watched Grammys in history, according to preliminary Nielsen Co. figures released Monday. That exceeds last year's Oscars broadcast, which was seen by 37.6 million viewers.
Helping stoke interest in this year's Grammys broadcast was recording sensation Adele, who emerged as the night's big winner with six trophies. Her album, "21," was by far the year's best seller and one of its most critically acclaimed.
But the broadcast was an attention-getter not only for the awards dispensed but also for its role as a memorial to Whitney Houston, a six-time past winner. The superstar singer died unexpectedly Saturday, just hours before she was supposed to appear at a pre-Grammy gala.
» CBS: Bonnie Raitt, Alicia Keys pay tribute to Etta James at Grammys
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» New York Post: Giants' Victor Cruz salsas at Grammys
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Janet Mock is a drop dead, stop you in your tracks gorgeous woman!
In 2011, the former People Magazine editor and transgender activist revealed her story for the first time in an editorial for Marie Claire titled, “I Was Born a Boy.” In the piece, she chronicled her transition from male to female, sharing details of her life before she visited Bangkok, Thailand at 18 years old for her genital reconstructive surgery.
This week, she visited Piers Morgan to promote her new book “Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More” and although Piers Morgan seemed supportive of the transgender community during the show’s airing, things went downhill after Janet blasted him on Twitter for sensationalizing her story and repeatedly referring to her as “formerly a man.”
“Was a boy until 18.” @PiersMorganLive get it the f*k together. #redefiningrealness
.@PiersMorganLive I was not “formerly a man.” Pls stop sensationalizing my life and misgendering trans women. #redefiningrealness CONTINUE READING
Beyoncé is definitely debunking the misconception that black people don’t swim.
The “Flawless” singer, who loves the water and loves doing adventurous things, recently uploaded a video that featured her standing at the top of her yacht, while her hubby egged her on with a simple “Team TURN UP!!!”
Just before she jumped, she did a little dance, and after hitting the water, she emerged holding up the “Roc Sign.”
Insert Jigga laugh!
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It’s been four months since Lauryn Hill was released from prison after being sentenced for tax evasion, but she’s back rocking again.
The mother of six looked amazing last night, while dressed in plaid, as she left the Late Show With David Letterman in New York City. While there, she performed a special tribute to the Beatles to celebrate the band’s 50th anniversary of their very first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show.
Next week, fans in Miami can catch Lauryn at the 9 Mile Music Festival along with Stephen and Damian Marley, as well as Sean Paul, Shaggy and Mavado.
Catch some pics, plus see what her daughter Selah has been up to below: CONTINUE READING
Michael B. Jordan has just proved that women are from Venus and men are definitely from Mars. We interpret things completely different! While a man may invite a woman to dinner just for the company, in her head, she may think, “It’s a date,” or the start of the courting process, which can be all bad if he falls off the map.
Earlier this year, folks were surprised when Michael revealed to Oprah that he hadn’t had a girlfriend in his adult life (until recently), and during an interview with Vulture Magazine, he explained further:
When I first moved to L.A., when I was like 19, 20, 21, that was a thing: ‘Okay, cool [claps his hands together]: I’m going to cook dinner, she’s going to think it’s phenomenal, it’s gonna be amazing, that’s gonna be my move.’ And then I was like, ‘Whoa.’ That came with so much baggage and the expectations. Everything you do, you guys are interpreting in a different way! Like, another CONTINUE READING
Chanel Iman and A$AP Rocky were one of the few couples spotted out on the scene Wednesday night. The stylish twosome walked the black carpet for the 2014 amfAR gala, kicking off New York Fashion Week. Chanel kept it light with a no-fuss, no-frills white Calvin Klein dress. No slouch himself, rapper A$AP Rocky did his thing with a large jacket, black pants and khaki suede boots. Now that’s a good-looking couple!
Behind those wigs, and Barbie makeup, Nicki Minaj is a beautiful woman!
Earlier today, she ditched her signature blonde wig, to show off her natural hair as she prepped for a brand new photo shoot. [New single cover perhaps??] She later threw on a sexy, see-through outfit, and pulled her hair up in a high bun as she prepared to take some hot pics.
The caption on one of her photos read, “No perm. No extensions!”
Team healthy hair!
It’s no telling what Nicki is working on but she’s been very quiet on the home front lately as she works on her next album. She’s also been fighting off pregnancy rumors left and right, but these latest photos kind of shut those rumors down.
Peep more pics below: CONTINUE READING
It’s officially the start of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week and Kelly Rowland hit the Fall 2014 shows with a bang. Earlier today, the fierce singer got dolled up in a Houghton pantsuit, to attend the Fall 2014 Ready-To-Wear show for the collection designed by Katharine Polk.
Catch the pics! CONTINUE READING
They get it from their mama…
If Eddie Murphy thought he already had problems keeping those boys at bay away from his daughters Bria and Shayne, these latest modeling pics are going to pose a whole new problem. The girls, who he shares with ex-wife Nicole, gave their best beauty bedroom backshots for Los Angeles photographer iamEpic last month and now the photos have leaked online.
Wearing a black bra and lace thong set with a barely there white tank top, 19-year-old Shayne was on her knees on a bed while her 24-year-old sister Bria wore a frilly white lingerie set with her “big hair don’t care.”
The photographer, iamEpic, captioned Bria’s pic with: “Men are Governed by lines of Intellect – Women: by Curves of Emotion.”
He also revealed to TMZ that the girls plan to use the photos to pitch themselves to Victoria’s Secret.
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Traditionally, making fudge required extensive knowledge of sugar temperature stages, owning a candy thermometer and having a lot of patience, but none of this is necessary in today’s world thanks to the existence of marshmallow crème – most commonly known as Fluff.
Marshmallow creme takes all the guess work and candy-making stress out of the process because it’s already a candy, of sorts. So all that is left to do is to decide what flavor fudge you want and mix the ingredients together.
Because there are very few ingredients in this recipe (and if you’ve read any of my recipes or watched any of my videos, you know what I’m going to say next…), it’s really important that those ingredients be of the highest quality. You won’t be able to mask any flavors when there are few ingredients, so make sure your ingredients are delicious all by themselves.
This recipe for fudge involves two flavors and a swirl. That is very easy to do and you can use whatever flavor you like – just substitute a different jam or preserve for the raspberry. I’ve also included some nuts on top and inside the fudge for a contrasting texture and color. It felt fun and Christmas-y to have a green nut to go with the red raspberry, making these pretty on a holiday tray, so I chose pistachios this time. That, however, could change completely based on your mood (or what is in your cabinet). Have some fun with this. It’s your fudge!
For a video recipe for basic chocolate fudge, click here.
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The White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Fudge is delicious. I will definitely be making this fudge every Christmas from now on. Thanks Meredith!
Creamy fudge, tart raspberry and salty crunch pistachios are a trifecta. We got rave reviews over this easy to make fudge. The white chocolate fudge is so decadent and could be a great base for any number of flavor profiles but I don’t think I will mess with perfection.
my husband really like the chocolate fudge i would make it again
I make a recipe similar to this with dried cranberries, it’s a big hit!!
Looks Amazing want to make this love all of the Ingredients..
Looks Amazing want to make this love all of the Ingredients..I love chocolate an Raspberry s Thank U
I made these for Father’s Day, my son in law loves fudge as does my granddaughter. My husband dislikes fudge, white chocolate and raspberries. Well…..after one forced taste he was the happiest person! Loved it! This will be a special occasion treat for sure!
Made this for a group of friends at our local eatery. Everyone loved it. The combination of pistachio and raspberry is outstanding. Very easy to make and festive. 🎄🎄
SO GOOD! This tastes so good! The salty pistachios and tart raspberry preserves help offset the sometimes-too-sweetness of the fudge. This really makes a beautiful Xmas tray too. I made homemade marshmallow cream a few days before and I only found raspberry preserves with seeds(which my husband hates to get in his teeth) so I pushed them through a strainer. My only problem was it started scorching on the bottom while I was cooking so I turned the heat down and kept stirring. Since it probably didn’t get to the needed temperature, it didn’t want to set up. It is just a little too soft to cut into cubes so we are just keeping it in the fridge and scooping it onto a little plate. This really is delicious and I can’t wait to make it again. Following your directions a little more carefully! Thank you again—ANOTHER WINNER!
Made this for the second time. Cooked for a full five minutes, stirring constantly and it set up perfectly this time (see my earlier post). They only had the generic store brand of white chocolate chips so the taste was not as good as the first fudge I made using Gharradelli. Also, try the peanut butter fudge recipe from Bluejeanchef, delicious.
As mentioned in above comment, the fudge did not want to set up completely. Made this for a neighbor who helps with so many things around the house. Gave dish to him and told him to either put in fridge or freezer and let it set up. Guess he could not wait and tried it, said it was delicious and he loves raspberries and chocolate quite a bit. Said he put into freezer and have not heard anything more about it setting up or not. Next venture is the peanut butter fudge with roasted peanuts.
This White Chocolate Raspberry Swirl Fudge is so good! Easy to make, rich, and beautiful. I will definitely make this again and adain.
I haven’t made this yet but plan to make it for the holidays. Can anyone tell me how far in advance it can be made? Thanks.
You can make this a couple of weeks in advance – it will keep in an airtight container.
OMG, Meredith this fudge is a sin. It is the best fudge I’ve ever had!
Have done this recipe last Christmas. It was a great hit. Doing it again this year. Found even some seedless raspberry jam. What a taste. Really delicious. Thanks for sharing.
This recipe was quite easy to make and looked delightful. It was very popular with my guests. My only issue was that it was very, very sweet! I would like to try making it again with almost no sugar since the chips and marshmallow already have plenty of sugar.


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PHENIX, Va. — Trevor Milton, the founder and CEO of Nikola Motor Co., has reportedly stepped down amid allegations he misled investors about the prospects of the company, according to an NBC report on Monday.
Nikola is a Phoenix-based startup that is developing hydrogen and battery-powered semi-trucks.
NBC reported the startup went public this year and was called out in a Hindenburg Research report released on Sept. 10, days after Nikola announced a partnership with General Motors.
"The vehicle maker has been accused of staging a video to make it appear as though one of its truck prototypes was cruising down a hill," NBC reported.
Milton took to Twitter Sunday evening to say the accusations against the company were false, but he would be stepping down. His account is private.
“Nikola is truly in my blood and always will be, and the focus should be on the company and its world-changing mission, not me,” Milton said in the statement.
In January 2018, plans were announced to build a manufacturing facility in Buckeye that would bring in 2,000 jobs.
The new 500-acre facility will be located in the West Valley and will bring more than $1 billion in capital investment by 2024, according to a press release by Nikola Corporation at the time of the announcement.

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In the Student Loan Game, Everything is Relative
The news of the week concerns a number: $10,000.
It’s a well-chosen number, easy to remember. A solid amount of money, not too much, not too little. A number that any American can understand.
We may fairly say that the poorest among us cannot really conceive of $1 billion… And that the richest among us have no appreciation for the fact that $20 means something to some people. But rich and poor alike know what $10,000 is.
So, when the Biden-Harris regime proposes a $10,000 giveaway to current and former college students, as a payoff for student loans, everyone in America will have an opinion about it. People will either favor the move or oppose it; people will either think it’s too much or too little.
And the Biden-Harris regime was prepared for that.
They knew that conservatives would oppose it because it’s illegal. It is a moral hazard, a giveaway that is certain to cause an explosion of poor decisions in its wake.
But they also knew that liberals would oppose it because it’s not enough. It’s not as much as their most radical activists were demanding and expecting. They don’t care about the moral hazard; that may even be what they like most about it.
But as we consider this as a matter of public policy, there is something else we need to consider. And the value of money itself is at the heart of it.
Walk up to an ATM machine, and plug in your numbers. What do you get? A stack of $20 bills. Maybe just one or two, maybe five or ten. They all use $20 bills now.
What is $20 to each of us? To some, $20 is an hour’s wage. To some, it’s three hours‘ wage. To some, it’s a fraction of an hour’s wage, maybe even an unnoticeable part.
Money, as it turns out, is a medium of exchange, with a different relative value to each person. The wealthier you are, the more easily you can afford a larger amount.
One person goes to a restaurant, and easily pays a $20 bill for dinner, happily tossing a fiver on the table as a tip.
Another person goes to a restaurant, comfortably pays a $100 check, and happily tosses a $20 on the table as his tip.
We recall a Bible story, a moment from the New Testament, in which our Lord was standing at the temple, when he saw a poor lady drop a coin in the poor box. Our Lord remarked to his friends that she was the most generous person there that day, because others gave of their surplus, but she gave from her necessity. It’s about how much that coin represented, not to the temple, but to her.
It is this difference, in both perception and economic reality, that serves as the heart of the student loan debate.
Outside of some percentage of students who never cared about paying off the loans to begin with - and certainly, there must be some percentage like that - the vast majority of students who took out student loans did so with the expectation that paying them off would be manageable.
They went to school, assuming, whether rationally or foolishly, that their debt, of $50,000 or $100,000 or $150,000, would eventually be low enough to them, not today but a few years out, a small enough percentage of their eventual salary, that it would be manageable.
Instead, to their surprise, that $300,000 English degree or $200,000 anthropology degree or $250,000 poetry degree did not pave the way to such a massive salary that they could easily pay off these debts. You and I might not be surprised at the fact, but many of them certainly were.
To the government, a dollar is a dollar. 10,000 is 10,000, 1 million is 1 million. From the perspective of the government, there is nothing relative about the number.
But from the perspective of the debtor, everything is relative.
How much one can pay this month is dependent on how much one earns this month, how much one spends this month on other things, how many other obligations the debtor has to deal with at the same time.
The government doesn’t want to consider these questions. The government just wants to either demand the money, or transfer it into the national debt as a common obligation (collecting voters’ love or hate as a byproduct).
But there is another option, one without moral hazard, one without further expanding the national debt:
Government could make it easier for the debtors to pay the bills themselves.
How, you ask?
By giving us a strong enough economy that these people can earn more, an economy that enables them to pay their own bills without depending on impoverishing their fellow Americans to do so.
What makes it difficult to pay off your student loans?
An inability to find an cheap apartment, forcing you to pay a higher rent than you expected. An inability to simply live in a cheaper neighborhood, because of high crime rates, forcing you to live in a more expensive neighborhood than you had planned. An Inability to find an inexpensive car, forcing you to buy a more expensive car than you expected.
Higher tax rates than you expected. A bigger grocery bill, due to massive inflation, than you expected. Higher utility bills, for the same reasons. Higher health insurance payments, because health insurance rates have skyrocketed since 2010.
And an inability to find that expected array of well-paying jobs with employers who don’t care what your degree is in, but value your willingness to work hard and excel in the role.
In a boom economy, more people can pay off these loans, because the loans become more affordable to them… because the loans represent a smaller share of their relative net worth then they do in a bad economy.
We currently have a bad economy. An awful economy.
Why? Why is inflation raging? Why are gasoline and eggs and beef more than double their prices of a year and a half ago?
Government choices. Foolish, destructive federal choices, local, state and national, but most of all federal. It’s due to spending bills created by Congress and executive orders issued by the Biden-Harris regime. These are the causes of our current recession… These are the reasons it is harder than ever for people to pay their bills, let alone to pay off their loans.
If we want to solve the problem of student loan debt, we must view it as the problem of all debt. We must view it as the problem of our struggling economy itself.
The conservative policies of the Trump administration, despite its flaws, were propelling the American economy upward in every way. During the Trump economy, every demographic was improving economically; people were reaching the point at which even a multicultural studies degree would not prevent them from being able to pay off their debts, in time, if they lived frugally.
The progressive crowd doesn’t want to admit it, of course.… But a $10,000 down payment on an unaffordable $150,000 loan doesn’t really help very much. What we need to do is make the entire $100,000 affordable to the debtor, and the only way to do that is by implementing conservative policies – reversing the Biden-Harris errors and returning to limited government capitalism at last.
To the extent that the left realizes this - and since it is undeniable if you think about it, more and more of them must realize it, whether they want to or not - this must really drive them crazy.
John F. Di Leo is a Chicagoland-based international transportation professional. A one-time Milwaukee County Republican Party Chairman, he has been writing a regular column for Illinois Review since 2009. His book on vote fraud (The Tales of Little Pavel) and his political satires on the current administration (Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Volumes I and II) are available on Amazon.
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If you are willing to invest or trade cryptocurrency, the choice now is bigger than ever as there are more than 6,000 currencies available. By some speculations, the upcoming trends for 2021 will cause a massive boom in the cryptocurrency market. The choice to pick a suitable cryptocurrency can prove to be a difficult choice as they are very different from each other, offering various boons depending on the currency.
The thing with Cryptocurrencies is that there is no currency that rises above the rest and there is no such ‘best of the best’ because there are too many choices and the list just keeps on growing. Cryptocurrencies offer attractive opportunities to invest in, but it all comes down to what you are looking for and what is your point of investing.
Now, let’s take a deeper look and explain the hottest cryptocurrencies for 2021!
Litecoin is the only rival to the mega-popular Bitcoin, and 2021 will be a great year to invest in it. This cryptocurrency is liquid and it has a large market size. The difference between Litecoin and Bitcoin is that Litecoin is limited to 84 million coins, way more than Bitcoin, which is limited to just 24 million coins.
The approximated time to mine a block of Litecoin blockchain is around 2 minutes, and that is way faster than most of the currencies nowadays.
For those that wish to avoid big risks and stay in smaller markets, Litecoin is the perfect choice as the prediction for 2021 is that Litecoin will be one of the most stable cryptocurrencies on the market. One sign of that Litecoin is gainer in popularity is that many casinos now accept Litecoin to make a deposit. We expect this strong trend to continue in 2021.
When we mention anything associated with cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is always on top of the discussion. Bitcoin is the so-called ‘King of Cryptocurrencies’ and the main goal for Bitcoin is to become the first 100% decentralized, worldwide digital currency Bitcoin was the world’s first cryptocurrency and some predict that it will be the last one standing, too!
The advantage of Bitcoin is that you won’t have any trouble buying or selling it. People are trading Bitcoin constantly. Another reason why should you stick to Bitcoin is that it has the highest liquidity rate of all existing cryptocurrencies and it is recommended for all beginners willing to work with cryptocurrencies.
For the upcoming 2021, Bitcoin will remain on top and as the demands are increasing, there will only be 24 million coins available in the whole currency!
At mentioned earlier about Litecoin this is also true for Bitcoin. There are now hundreds of casinos that will accept Bitcoin in 2021. Also PayPal and other platforms and companies are opening their doors to this cryptocurrency in 2021.
Basic Attention Token
Basic Attention Token or simply BAT is one of the most-traded cryptocurrencies in the last 3 years and this trend is expected to continue during the entire 2021. The man behind the concept of BAT is the creator of Mozilla Firefox, Brendan Eich. The idea of Basic Attention Token is to tip content creators and anyone you find being helpful on the internet.
As other coins are beginning to collapse, BAT is not going anywhere and its popularity will only grow in 2021. This token is utilized by the Brave Browser and it’s up to the people to see the true potential of Basic Attention Token.
Etherium is only the second cryptocurrency behind Bitcoin and the second-most liquid currency. If you are interested in buying or selling this cryptocurrency, you won’t have any problems since Ethereum trades are constantly happening all over the internet! This cryptocurrency is predicted to stay in the Top 10 for the years to come, and it will remain a strong currency to invest in.
The main reason why Ethereum’s popularity will grow is because of their loyal team and strong community.
Bitcoin Cash gathered a lot of attention in the past three years and has become a thorn in Bitcoin’s eye. Roger Ver is the supposed man behind Bitcoin Cash who openly supported Bitcoin in the past years. In 2020 the value of Bitcoin Cash climbed to a $9 billion market cap, which is almost $500 per coin!
The one advantage that Bitcoin Cash has over Bitcoin is that the fees are way much cheaper and with that, the investments are cheap as well. Bitcoin Cash supporters believe that the original Bitcoin has changed in recent years and is far from what it used to be intended for.
Bitcoin Cash is set to remain two steps ahead Bitcoin in 2021, and its popularity is predicted to grow.
Cryptocurrencies are intended to be the future of payments and investments and it’s already known that their popularity and value will only continue to grow. In the upcoming 2021, the most popular cryptocurrencies will retain their spots on every ranking list and their price is predicted to rise.
The choice is now bigger than ever, and investors are having a hard time deciding where to invest or what currency to buy. Whatever you choose, remember: all of these cryptocurrencies have the highest possible security levels implemented and you should always have a 2-step factor authentication enabled!
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Tamra Judge recently weighed in on the ongoing rumors surrounding the alleged affair between Denise Richards and Brandi Glanville, which reportedly took place in April of last year, prior to the start of production on the 10th season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.”
According to a report by Monsters and Critics on August 5, the former “Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member made her feelings be known about the drama on Instagram when she responded to a post shared by TV Deets.
After the Instagram page shared a photo of Denise’s cast image for the series, along with the caption, “Bravo, Bravo, Bravo,” Tamra weighed in.
“Poor Denise,” she wrote. “Clearly a set up.”
As fans of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” will recall, Denise was seen yelling, “Bravo, Bravo, Bravo,” during an episode of the show last month in an effort to shut down the cameras from filming a scene with her co-stars in which the ladies discussed her alleged encounter with Brandi.
After seeing Tamra’s comment, TV Deets agreed that the scene was “frustrating to watch” before a number of fans and followers of the account shared their thoughts.
“How do you know? Were you there?” one person asked.
“True dat,” said someone else.
“Facts,” added a third fan.
While some people wondered why Tamra would be so sure that the scene involving the rumors of Denise and Brandi’s affair was set up, others seemed to agree with her that the entire scenario was nothing more than a ratings ploy.
Also in the comments section of TV Deets’ Instagram post, Kristen Doute, who was recently fired from “Vanderpump Rules,” reacted to the drama surrounding Denise and Brandi by saying she is “Team Denise” with a hashtag.
Then, after the post received five “likes,” TV Deets responded to the post with a pink heart emoji and a raised hands emoji.
Kristen was axed from her full-time role on “Pump Rules” in June after being accused of racist behavior against former co-star Faith Stowers.
While there were rumors claiming Denise had quit the show in December of last year and would not be in attendance at the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” season 10 reunion, she was present in July when her cast mates reunited to rehash their issues with a three-part special.
To see more of Denise, Brandi, and their co-stars, don’t miss new episodes of the 10th season of “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” on Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. on Bravo.

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