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Simon was a pilot working for a New Zealand company, living in Australia, flying around the Pacific. Simon’s employer arranged business travel insurance for its employees with Busy Bee Insurance. While Simon was on a Pacific island between flights he was attacked and suffered a serious brain injury. Simon was flown by air ambulance back to Australia. The evacuation costs were covered by Busy Bee Insurance.
The insurance policy also provided temporary total disablement cover. The Civil Aviation Authority in New Zealand assessed Simon and decided he would not be able to fly again for between 5-10 years. Busy Bee Insurance accepted Simon was temporarily totally disabled and agreed Simon was entitled to a payment under the policy.
The policy stated Simon was entitled to “the weekly benefit amount shown on the Schedule ($2,000) … but not exceeding the Salary of the Insured Person.” The policy went on to say:
The amount of any benefit payable for Temporary Total Disablement will be reduced by the amount of any periodic compensation benefits payable under any Workers Compensation or Accident Compensation Scheme and the amount of any sick pay received or disability entitlement so that the total amount of any such benefit or entitlement and benefits payable under this Policy shall not exceed the percentage of Salary stated in the Schedule and/or the Salary of the Insured Person.
Simon’s salary when converted to New Zealand dollars exceeded $2,000 per week, so Busy Bee Insurance took $2,000 as the maximum weekly benefit available. As an Australian Simon was entitled to WorkCover so Busy Bee Insurance deducted the weekly WorkCover payments from Simon’s $2,000 maximum benefit. Essentially Busy Been Insurance made up the difference between Simon’s WorkCover payments and $2,000. Busy Bee Insurance calculated Simon was entitled to $13,000 in compensation.
Simon did not accept Busy Bee Insurance’s calculation, saying the policy did not allow Busy Bee Insurance to take the WorkCover payments into consideration when calculating his entitlement. Simon argued the policy section relied upon by Busy Bee Insurance was intended to make sure the payments did not exceed his weekly salary amount and not the $2,000 maximum policy limit. In Simon’s view Busy Bee Insurance had introduced a benefit cap not contemplated by the policy. Simon considered Busy Bee Insurance was obliged to pay him $67,000.
We decided Busy Bee Insurance had correctly calculated the benefit payable, by applying a maximum policy benefit of $2,000 per week and after taking into consideration payments Simon had received from WorkCover. We explained our view that the words ‘any such benefit or entitlement’ in the insuring clause must relate back to the benefits payable under any workers’ compensation scheme. Although the maximum policy benefit was not expressly mentioned in the quoted provision, it must be read in.
We recommended Simon accept the compensation offered by Busy Bee Insurance.
Simon accepted our view, and after the recommendation was issued provided some more information to Busy Bee Insurance about his income. Busy Bee Insurance recalculated the compensation payable, increasing the amount to $25,000. Simon accepted the compensation and thanked us for our involvement.

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The journey of women refugee from Palestine began in 1948 and continues to this day. It has been a story of resilience, courage and will to choose hope in the face of adversity. This exhibition brings together material from the archives of the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) with recent photographs of Palestine refugees by French photographer Guillaume Petermann, taken in Jordan, Gaza and the West Bank.
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Adekunle Gold To Leave YBNL? Set to Float Own Label “Gold Records”
Last month, Olamide and Lil Kesh finally addressed the rumours that made rounds earlier about the ‘Shoki’ rapper leaving YBNL. The duo clarified the Kesh is set to launch his own label ‘YAGI’_ though he is managed by YBNL.
Now, new reports claim the label’s hottest acts, Adekunle Gold, is set to talk a walk too after the release of his debut album in June.
According to NET:
“Adekunle Gold is next in line. After his album drops in June, Kunle may leave YBNL to focus on his own label too.
His new label we gather will be called ‘Gold’ records.
Somehow the trend stays the same. Olamide left ID Cabasa after dropping the YBNL album which became his record label name, Lil Kesh also left after dropping his YAGI album which became the name of his label as well.
Adekunle’s debut album is also titled ‘Gold’ which may very well become the name of his own record label too.”
And so, we visited Gold’s social media for any hints, but we found him dishing inspirational words.
But here’s what his fans think:
What do you think of the alleged YBNL business plan of letting artists go just after two years?
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Fresh off a tour this month of Asian high-speed rail systems, the head of California’s planned bullet train expressed optimism for this state’s $42.6 billion project.
Meetings in China, Japan and Korea convinced Roelof van Ark, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, that investors “continue to show strong interest in helping build, operate and invest in California’s planned system... I know that private investment in California’s system will materialize at the appropriate point in our project’s development.”
While overseas investors might be jazzed by California’s plans, there are still plenty of locals along the Peninsula that have not been won over. Residents along some sections of track fear noise, visual blight and eminent domain.
Now Caltrain - which has a partnership with high-speed rail along the Peninsula - appears to be cooling to some aspects of bullet train planning.
Caltrain is asking the High-Speed Rail Authority to consider a “phased approach” when planning the route between San Francisco and San Jose. Under Caltrain’s phased idea, “subsequent construction of the more controversial elements of the full build out could be deferred, subject to demonstrated need and further environmental review,” Mike Scanlon, Caltrain director, wrote to van Ark.
Bullet train planners have not formally responded to Caltrain. But they likely will be cool to the suggestion.
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In order to protect public health, the Prime Minister has pledged to amend the Tobacco Control Law to make Bangladesh tobacco-free by 2040. Taking this announcement of the Prime Minister into consideration, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is working to strengthen the Smoking and Use of Tobacco Products (Control) Act, 2005 (Amended in 2013).
In this context, on Tuesday, the non-governmental development organization Development Organization of the Rural Poor (DORP) organized an orientation program for the civil society and marginalized communities in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur under the TC Law project.
Various aspects of the project were highlighted in the orientation program at Kaliganj Upazila Parishad conference room. In the brief scope of the program, the future action plan of the project was drafted in the upazila.
In order to strengthen the existing tobacco control laws and make them compatible with the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), the draft proposed by the Ministry of Health includes the elimination of designated smoking areas in all public places and public transport for the protection of non-smoker, ban the promotion of tobacco products at the point of sale, ban the corporate social responsibility activities of tobacco companies, ban the import, manufacture, use and marketing of e-cigarettes or emerging heated tobacco products, ban loose selling of tobacco products and increased pictorial health warning size from 50% to 90%.
Kaliganj Press Club President Md. Ayub Ali presided over the programme while Kaliganj Upazila NGO affairs representative Md Kamrul Islam was present as special guest. DORP Kaliganj Mothers’ Parliament Speaker Jannatun Begum was the chief guest in the orientation program.
Abdus Salam Mia, Programs Manager, Campaign for Tobacco Free Kids Bangladesh while speaking at the event said, “Now is the time to declare war on tobacco. We all need to do our part to strengthen tobacco control law.”
It is to be noted that in the event, members of civil society, media workers, members of DORP Mothers’ Parliament and the DORP youth forum participated in a spontaneous discussion on the strengthening of the Tobacco Control Law and urged the Ministry of Health to take necessary steps in this regard.
DORP has been involved in various development programs since 1987 and is best known for introducing maternity allowance. In line with this, DORP is currently working on tobacco control law and increasing tobacco taxes and implementing various projects to achieve the government's sustainable development goals.


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You can find unique banking possibilities for people who have served our nation when you look at the army, are serving or even for the grouped groups of him or her. Two such choices are Navy Federal Credit Union and USAA Bank. Below, we check whom qualifies for every single organization, their account offerings, costs, prices and much more, that will help you discover the legit payday loans in Essex right bank for you.
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Being a member that is military-affiliated NFCU provides unique perks like benefits and discounts. Youâ€™ll have admission to military pay advances, favorable banking and loan prices and simple deposit that is direct. NFCU additionally provides a Thrift Savings intend to save you and handle your hard earned money and will be offering their Active Duty bank checking account, designed for those actively serving.
Navy Federal Credit Union has places into the Washington, D.C. metro area; Hampton Roads, Virginia; north park and Jacksonville, Florida. Offshore, there is places in Africa, Bahrain, Cuba, Diego Garcia, Greece, Guam, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Spain.
Who Is Able To Utilize USAA Bank?
Much like Navy Federal, USAA Bank is reserved for active military, former army, family members and cadets and midshipmen. Active military includes those who’re present helping within the U.S. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines or Navy. Previous military means those who possess resigned or divided through the U.S. army with Honorable release. Family includes widows, widowers and un-remarried previous partners of USAA users and people whoever moms and dads joined up with USAA. Finally, cadets and midshipmen includes those at U.S. service academies, in higher level ROTC, on ROTC offer and scholarship applicants within two years of commissioning.
Banking with USAA provides a quantity of good advantages like free nationwide ATMs, no balance that is minimum, army spend advances and benefits programs. You will also provide use of tools and guidance in saving for your retirement, army and work life balance, loans and much more.
USAA keeps workplaces in Annapolis, Maryland; Austin, Texas; Chesapeake, Virginia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Dallas; Highland Falls (West aim), ny; Phoenix; San Antonio and Tampa, Florida. USAA also offers workplaces in England and Germany.
Navy Federal vs. USAA: Account and Records
Although both aimed toward army people and their own families, Navy Federal and USAA differ just a little inside their eligibility needs. This really is mostly noted in Navy Federalâ€™s inclusion of Department of Defense civilians, which USAA will not cover. Including DoD workers starts up some great banking possibilities if you are nearly servicemembers.
Both organizations provide their clients access that is great 24/7 customer care and mobile banking features, too. Both organizations are pretty restricted inside their U.S. branch places, nonetheless. Navy Federal does supply a wider reach that is physical USAA, specially offshore.
In terms of each bankâ€™s account offerings, both give you a good variety of records, including fundamental cost savings and checking records. NFCU stands apart because of its five training cost cost savings reports (ESA) options. This implies you are able to start five kinds of Navy Federal reports as ESAs to truly save for training costs. Likewise, USAA provides a 529 College Savings Arrange used to save lots of and pay money for training costs, too. You can only find that with Navy Federal if youâ€™re looking for a money market account, though.
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A huge plus to banking with Navy Federal is the fact that you’re able to avoid account month-to-month costs. The account that is only costs a site cost could be the Navy Federal Credit Union Flagship bank checking account with a ten dollars charge. You are able to still waive this cost with a typical balance that is daily of minimum $1,500. USAA now offers free reports, with the exception of its USAA 529 College Savings Arrange which charges a ten dollars yearly (and waivable) fee.
Both banking institutions are good within their charge routine in terms of ATM use. Both offer use of a large number of ATMs nationwide. NFCU may even reimburse you for out-of-network ATM charges you may face, up to ten dollars or $20, according to the account you’ve got. USAA does not charge a payment for the initial 10 out-of-network ATM withdrawals per declaration period and charges $2 for every single deal from then on. USAA will even refund foreign ATM charges as much as $15.
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In the entire, Navy Federal Credit Union provides better prices than USAA. For beginners, the Navy Federal Credit Union Basic family savings earns at a 0.25% APY. This consists of all account balances, which means you donâ€™t need to worry about fulfilling a balance that is certain make interest. A savings account balance of at least $5,000 to earn more than 0.05% at USAA, youâ€™ll need. Also it is greatest stability tier, of $10,000 and over, nevertheless earns at a reduced price than Navy Federalâ€™s, at a 0.15% APY. USAAâ€™s Performance First Savings Account earns at somewhat higher level tiers, but youâ€™ll need at the very least $10,000 to start the account into the beginning.
Navy Federalâ€™s greatest prices reach past 2% on its unique and long-lasting CDs. The exact same applies to USAA, although these rates donâ€™t match Navy Federalâ€™s. Plus, each of Navy Federalâ€™s checking records make at a 0.05per cent APY, except the Flagship bank account which earns between 0.35% and 0.45%, dependent on your balance. USAAâ€™s accounts that are checking at a mere 0.01% APY.
Even if you not need seriously considered a credit union over a bank, Navy Federal Credit Union provides servicemembers, veterans, their own families and Department of Defense civilians an excellent banking choice. NFCU has a wider reach with regards to both real places and account eligibility. There are also better accounts at NFCU, with additional favorable costs, minimums and rates of interest.

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But What Do I Blog About?
So now you know you’re ready to think about creating a blog. But you’re wondering what in the world you’re going to write about. There are so many possibilities! Figuring out what to blog about can be easy or hard.
There are so many things you can do with a blog: document your life, explore a hobby, or express a passion for something you’re really into.
Here are some things consider when you start a blog:
• Choose a subject that really interests you.
Don’t try to choose something that you think looks good or that you think will attract a lot of readers. You’re the one who will be doing the writing, and it especially helps if you’re enthusiastic about your subject. That passion is what will shine through to your readers and it will attract the types of people who are also passionate about that subject.
• Decide what topics are off limits.
Keep in mind that your blog is a public space on the internet and anyone can come across it as they surf around. Do you really want your mom or your boss to read all the details about what you did last night?
• Think about your potential readers.
Are you looking to gather a very large following or are you looking to keep it small? What types of things will they find value in? What can you show or teach them, or even ask them to get engagement on your blog?
For most bloggers, being successful means to be continually growing an audience of interested readers – and have them engage with your blog by leaving comments and being involved in discussion. Think about ways to engage them in order to have an active, thriving blog.
On our next post we’ll talk about topic ideas for your blog.
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Luc Besson’s 1997 film The Fifth Element concerns the efforts of two characters, played by Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, to find the fifth element and activate four powerful stones, which represent four other powerful elements. The “fifth element” in the title refers to “love,” which we discover in the film’s climactic finale when Bruce Willis’ character kisses Milla Jovovich’s character and confesses his affection for her.
I hated that ending.
Maybe it was because I was more cynical at the time. Maybe it was because I didn’t believe the relationship between Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich, or maybe the movie simply didn’t give the characters enough time to build a believable relationship. For whatever reason, I found the gibberish ending cheesy enough to obliterate an otherwise perfectly decent pop sci-fi film.
By making so much of Netflix’s sci-fi series Sense8 about romantic love, the Wachowskis also ran the risk of sinking an otherwise great sci-fi idea with squishy nonsense. Ultimately, however, it works. It works because it’s believable. Because, in reality, Earth-shattering love is not subtle. It is not nuanced. It is big and sloppy and clumsy and sometimes cheesy, and the Wachowskis understand that. They understand profound love, I believe, because they also understand profound heartbreak, and the kind of over-the-top, romance-novel affection that burbles out of Sense8 could only be written by two people who know that devastation.

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A method to study chain branching reactions has been developed based on increasing the free-radical lifetime when approaching the self-ignition limit in the region of reaction mixture stability. The chain branching reaction of silane chlorination has been investigated by the method of pulsed photolysis and time-resolved LMR. The branching probability per chain unit is δ = (4.6 ± 0.6) × 10-3 (±2σ) (T = 298 ± 5 K, PCl2 = 560 Pa, PSi,H4 = 0-28 Pa).
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Of course "a pig is still a pig". Great work (as well as poor work) can be done using any medium. But, as traditional methods cede further space to digital, it becomes rarer, more alien, and (in the mind of the general public) more collectible. This will only increase as "idiot-proof" cameras, and better, cheaper, larger printers become available to the amateur user.
Quality issues being equal, people are drawn to things they find exotic. Analog has crossed over to the exotic.
There are reasons people buy antique dressers, or dressers made by an expert woodworker, rather than IKEA.
From the commercial portrait studio perspective, the proliferation of camera phones, cheap digital cameras and computer programs to enhance them, is decidedly not the same as the era of the Kodak Brownie being introduced.
The quality and ease of use has actually turned the commercial portrait studio on its head due to the acceptability of the photography and prints that is attainable with these new cameras and the number of people who have them. Add to that is the fashionable style of informality, and the recession, and you have a perfect storm that professional studios are now dealing with.
With regard to the "fine art print", it wasn't long ago that a "giclee" print was an interesting fine art selling tool. Now perhaps darkroom prints will feel a resurgence because it's "different" but in reality the consumer probably can't tell the difference anyway. A sharp dealer could tell them it was achieved with fairy dust and they would believe it.
Top collectors have and always will be familiar with darkroom processes and seek these out but like I said, most people could not tell the difference between a digital or a darkroom print.
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Eddie, yes, but we are talking about the end product here, which is a print. What becomes rarer and more collectible? Film negatives? Buyers are not interested in negatives, or Instagram files. They buy prints. To make the statement that "film photography" may attain fine art status because of the proliferation of digital is really incorrect. Film photography doesn't guarantee quality or marketability and cannot be, in itself, "fine art". I don't believe that being a film photographer elevates anyone, or the art, to a higher status. There is A LOT more going on than just that. A great image, on film (or digital) skillfully printed on silver or various alternate processes is where intrinsic value is placed upon, and not whether it was recorded by film or a sensor, a 35mm camera, a giant 11x14 or with any crazy expensive lens. Some here may not agree but it's really a choice of whether we want to live in a dream world or reality.
Originally Posted by eddie
Blansky brings up an important point. Top collectors with education about the process and means to buy the very best may prefer traditional prints - assuming both versions are available for the given image. But most consumers, including wealthy consumers who wants to adorn their house with expensive and nice pictures aren't likely to care. They will buy what appeals to them or what their gallery suggests to them. So we are talking very small number of people who will hold higher value to traditional photographs and something that will only matter when same image is printed using both methods. (Clyde Butcher does this... he offers both types) For vast majority of consumers, it's well beyond their understanding. They couldn't care less about the fact that film has a superior dynamic range or that archival processed prints are going to last 150 years.
If we can put our prejudice towards digital products aside for a moment, I will have to say well prepared digital prints are just as good as well prepared traditional prints. Crappy prints are crappy in either method.
I'd say the quality of the image comes first and the process comes distant second.
Develop, stop, fix.... wait.... where's my film?
Max- I agree that a darkroom produced image isn't necessarily "fine art". It can suck as much as any other image making medium. Prior to digital, most film photographs didn't attain that status. I do believe that, all things being equal (i.e.- an equally good darkroom vs. a digital print- Yes, I know... hard to quantify...), the darkroom print will have a marketing advantage, due to it's relative rarity. I think this trend will continue as analog becomes even more rare. I do agree that an excellent image, regardless of how it's produced is the bottom line. However, I've seen a renewed interest in analog at my shows. The ubiquity of digital on canvas (which was the "hot thing" not too many years ago) has led to this renewed interest.
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Perfect timing for this thread, as I was one of 50 photographers to participate in the Atlanta Celebrates Photography Portfolio Review yesterday. Out of that 50, only 7 had any film/alt processes (there were palladium prints, wet plates, gold-toned albumen, and silver prints), the rest were purely digital. Of those seven, three were using film, then scanning the film and outputting either digital negs or inkjet prints, two were wet plate, and two were film/silver (including myself).
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The people who used film or alt processes were much more attuned to the craft of photography, in my opinion, and their work was on a much higher level. With very few exceptions, the work of the digital crowd was a nightmarish pile of over sharpened, hyper saturated prints.
(I use digital every day, and I believe I do so with the same care and craft that I put into my personal work. One of the quickest ways for me to blow a sale in my portrait studio is to start talking about what paper or process I use to produce the prints. Nobody cares. I send that work to a pro lab, let them do the work, and it's done.)
The reviewers I met with, however, almost all asked about the prints and seemed delighted to be looking at real silver! In terms of credibility, I felt that it gave me an edge of seriousness about my work that I care enough to print it that way. After the event opened to the public, I spoke with many people who had similar reactions. It really is about the audience; people who love the art and craft of photography will be much more interested in the physical qualities of the print than your average consumer.
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Photographers must still be able to produce quality work right from the start (to build reputation) before debating endlessly on what printing methodology their work will be produced; when they decide on that, there can be no deviation from the methods by which the photographer is known. Breaking into the production of fine art and upholding the standard expected of such is bloody hard work. Too many photographers think it's a piece of cake and wonder why people skip over them for the lesser known, but bigger name, low output artist-photographers.
A photographer may have outstanding visual/conceptualisation skills in bringing an scene/image to life, but his printing and/framing and post-production can let the whole show wanting. People with cash to splash vary in their assessment of artists (photographs are rarely purchased as investments as opposed to the traditional brush art works which accumulate value). They can be aloof, distant and out of touch, or empathetic, interested, engaging and bond instantly to the photographer, his/her work and the quality level, resulting in a long-lasting business relationship (which should never carry personal overtones when dealing in fine arts). I have experienced both extremes over 25 years. The wealthy are easy to deal with, but never ever take them for granted.
I don't know of anybody now doing wet darkroom colour printing to a fine art level. In Australia I'm sure a very, very small few do exist. Occasional stories surface of horror jobs home printing RA4 and Ilfochrome Classic (for those who can afford the exhorbitant residual roll material cost). RA4 was never a fine art level process to start with, as opposed to the many very high quality variations of B&W darkroom produced works). I can put my prejudice of digital aside to the point of what and when I should (not need) to use it. A-to-D (analogue to digital colour printing) is now very common, though technically labour intensive and offering exceptionally fine tuning to the end result (assuming the skill base is there to start with, otherwise the best job can be totally stuffed). It is the only form of colour printing available to me and others which is pushed to a very, very high standard — not to the archival longevity of Ilfochrome, but it's certainly catching up on that.
We must look to the future developments of colour media beyond what we have now. There have really been a number of eye-opening developments for post-analogue media with exceptional archival longevity. The only problem is the cost: with greater take-up the cost will come down, but the high-end media will always be a premium and today's photographers must skill up and be ready to integrate.
Generally I would agree with you. The client is purchasing primarily the end product, so any process that produces that desired end product is "relevant." I think what eddie and the others are implying is that analog photography is becoming a "desired" medium not because of the materials used of themselves, but because of the worker wrestling with the disappearing materials, rising costs, and relative difficulty of obtaining, and maintaining a darkroom. Perhaps those who choose to work this way are becoming perceived as people who can be trusted to produce important and collectible work because they choose to struggle with these limitations and excel regardless. Don't get me wrong, junk is still junk and fine work is still fine work. This is a lot like the "blue sky" a business creates over time. It's those intangibles of integrity, diligence, craftsmanship, customer service, value, etc. that lead a person to do business with company X and not company Y. Not every business has it or can create it on demand, but it does have monetary value.
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the backstory sometimes sells an image as much as the image itself ...
but it isn't the only thing that sells it ... unless it is a photograph
made by a celebrity, or of a celebrity or historically significant event
there are plenty of bad images of or buy noteworthy people and situations ...
i don't know if doing chemical photography will make things more rare or impressive
or noteworthy, but chemical photography seems to picking up right where it left off in about 1910 ...
But the point is how many people know anything more about "process" than what the sales person bullshits them with.
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And the mythological characterization of the hours spend toiling in the darkroom for the "perfect" print has no more credence that a digital photographer working on his computer for the same thing. Even though in digital, the print is relatively effortless, the post production is not.
What I'm saying is that the same amount of time and effort can go into the process of making an end print, from the time the shutter is tripped, whether it's analog or digital.
And I seriously doubt 1 in 10,000 could look at a print and know how it was made, digital or analog.
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Less than two weeks out from fight night, UFC 170 has lost its co-main event.
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans has been forced to withdraw from his pivotal divisional clash against Daniel Cormier due to injury, UFC officials announced Wednesday. Yahoo Sports first reported the news.
Due to the short notice nature of the injury, a replacement opponent was unable to located for Cormier (13-0), and thus the former Olympian has also been removed from the card.
Evans participated in Wednesday's pre-fight media conference call and was interviewed on Wednesday's edition of UFC Tonight, although at the time the fighter was still "waiting for results" regarding his fate, UFC President Dana White told MMAFighting.com's Ariel Helwani.
According to White, Evans (21-3-1) suffered a knee injury, and as of this writing, the fight against Cormier is intended to be rebooked at a later date. Evans is expected to require four week of rehabilitation, according to the Yahoo Sports' initial report.
The bout was intended to serve as Cormier's welcome to the light heavyweight division, as the former top-3 heavyweight dropped weight classes following a win at UFC 166 in order to avoid a bout against friend and training partner Cain Velasquez.
In Evans and Cormier's stead, a welterweight contest between Rory MacDonald and Demian Maia is expected to be promoted to the co-main event of UFC 170, which takes place February 22, 2014 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, NV.
Still, just in case UFC officials are looking for a big-name replacement to keep Cormier on the card, one familiar face wasted little time throwing caution to the wind.
"Ya know I haven't been crazy about your attitude as of late," Chael Sonnen wrote in a tweet directed at Cormier. "Daddy ain't ready, but he's ready enough. Feb 22 just say my name."
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Ronda Rousey vs. Sara McMann
Rory MacDonald vs. Demian Maia
Mike Pyle vs. T.J. Waldburger
Stephen Thompson vs. Robert Whittaker
Preliminary Card (FOX Sports 1)
Alexis Davis vs. Jessica Eye
Raphael Assuncao vs. Pedro Munhoz
Cody Gibson vs. Aljamain Sterling
Zach Makovsky vs. Josh Sampo
Preliminary Card (UFC Fight Pass)
Erik Koch vs. Rafaello Oliveira
Ernest Chavez vs. Yosdenis Cedeno

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Anybody having problems with their ZX-14R? I've had problem after problem with mine, and right now I'm at my wits end. Let’s start with the first problem that came about. It started at about 800 miles. Front brake shuttering (it appears to be). I've complained about this problem to the dealer and have had the bike in the shop for this problem at least a half a dozen times. Every time they wipe down the rotors and say their fixed, the problem always returned, sometimes as soon as the same day. After 3000 miles Kawasaki finally replaced the front rotors and pads. Unfortunately, the problem returned a mere 300 miles later. At times the bike is just about unrideable, and definably a major safety concern. I bought the bike brand new from the dealer. Any ideas?


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Quaint to some, an annoyance to others, Palm Beach International Airport`s old terminal will be a memory to all by this summer.
Airport officials learned last week that up to $793,000 from the Federal Aviation Administration is available to demolish the old terminal, which stands in the shadow of the $157 million building that opened in October.
It is a job that could make someone rich, but it is not for the uninitiated, say airport officials who in the next two months will seek bids for the work.
``There`s a lot involved,`` said John Kelly, the airport`s special projects coordinator. ``There`s (fuel) tank removal, and quite a bit of electrical (equipment) needs to be removed.``
The contractor selected for the work also will be warned that some equipment rooms in the terminal contain asbestos, a fibrous mineral linked to cancer.
Removal of asbestos from public buildings is subject to several federal guidelines.
The FAA based its tentative award to Palm Beach County on the airport`s cost estimate for razing the building, said Ilia Quinones-Flott, airport planning and development specialist in the federal agency`s Orlando office.
The grant to the airport will equal the bid amount of the contractor selected by the county, Quinones-Flott said.
Airport officials predict that the building, known for its open-air baggage claim, will be reduced to rubble by early summer.
``A lot of people have a lot of fond memories of that building,`` Bruce Pelly, director of airports, said.
To those who used the outdoor baggage claim on a clear day, the old terminal was quaint. But to those who waited for their luggage when it was cold and soggy outside, the terminal was called other names.
Officials had considered saving the building and using it for office space or an airport concourse. But refurbishing the 25-year-old structure would be more expensive than demolishing it, Pelly said.
The building does not meet today`s tougher electrical and fire codes, according to officials. It also stands in the way of the eventual expansion of the new terminal, Pelly said.
``The air conditioning`s not good,`` Pelly said. ``The roof needs to be fixed.``
Airlines already have dismantled most of their equipment in the building, much of which is strewn with debris. Electricity has been cut off.


Belgaum District & Sessions Judge Recruitment 2014 Online Applications at www.bcourt.gov.in: Office of the District and Sessions Judge, Belgaum has issued the employment notification for the recruitment of 78 posts of steno, process server, and typist-copyist and peon. To recruit and fill up all these vacancies it is inviting applicants from all interested and eligible candidates, so candidates those who are interested to apply for these vacancies send your applications forms on or before the last date of 25-10-2014 till 05:00 pm. Where the application form are available on the official website of District and Sessions court, Belgaum at www.bcourt.gov.in and for other details like age limit, education qualification, application fee, selection process application process are given below. at www.bcourt.gov.in
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Abbott Laboratories Price Target Increased to $45.00 by Analysts at Leerink Swann (ABT)
Investment analysts at Leerink Swann upped their target price on shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) from $42.00 to $45.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday. Leerink Swann’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 7.40% from the stock’s previous close.
Other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Analysts at Raymond James reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Abbott Laboratories in a research note on Thursday. They now have a $46.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $44.00. Separately, analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Abbott Laboratories in a research note on Thursday. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Barclays reiterated an “equal weight” rating on shares of Abbott Laboratories in a research note on Thursday. They now have a $43.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $40.00. Two analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, five have issued a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company. Abbott Laboratories has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $43.38.
Shares of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) traded up 2.07% on Thursday, hitting $41.90. 12,228,332 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Abbott Laboratories has a one year low of $32.70 and a one year high of $42.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $40.61 and its 200-day moving average is $39.12. The company has a market cap of $62.931 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.85. Abbott Laboratories also was the target of some unusual options trading on Tuesday. Stock traders purchased 13,384 call options on the company. This is an increase of approximately 189% compared to the average volume of 4,624 call options.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 16th. The company reported $0.54 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the analysts’ consensus estimate of $0.51 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $5.55 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.46 earnings per share. Abbott Laboratories’s revenue was up .1% compared to the same quarter last year. Analysts expect that Abbott Laboratories will post $2.20 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which is scheduled for Friday, August 15th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, July 15th will be given a dividend of $0.22 per share. This represents a $0.88 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.10%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 11th.
Abbott Laboratories (NYSE:ABT) is engaged in the discovery, development, manufacture, and sale of a portfolio of science-based health care products.
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Everything You Need to Know About the LA Chargers Move
The Chargers have officially taken their talents to Los Angeles.
Starting next season, the Chargers will play their home games in L.A. But what does the Chargers’ move mean for the team and its fans?
Here’s everything you need to know about the Chargers’.
1. The Chargers will play their home games at the StubHub Center.
Football fans who purchase LA Charger tickets will initially need to go to Carson – not LA – to see their favorite team live.
This year, the Chargers will call the StubHub Center home. The stadium serves a multiple-use facility located in Carson, which is about 10 miles south of downtown L.A.
If you want to purchase L.A. Chargers tickets for the upcoming season, you may need to act fast too.
The StubHub Center has a current capacity of about 27,000, making it the smallest stadium in the NFL.
2. The Chargers will keep their name intact.
Although the Chargers are bolting to the City of Angels, the team name will remain the same.
Believe it or not, the Chargers’ move is actually a return home for the team.
In 1960, the Chargers started out as an American Football League (AFL) team in Los Angeles. They moved to San Diego one year later and became an NFL franchise when the AFL and NFL merged in 1970.
The Chargers are a proud and successful NFL franchise. Since the Chargers’ inception, the team has won an AFL championship and 10 AFC West titles and made a Super Bowl appearance.
Thanks to the move, football fans can purchase tickets and watch the Chargers compete to bring a Super Bowl title to Los Angeles.
3. The L.A. Chargers have a new logo.
What would a move to L.A. be without a Hollywood-inspired entrance? After the Chargers announced their move last month, the team also unveiled a new logo to usher in a new era in a new city.
Even though the Chargers’ logo is changing, the team’s commitment to excellence remains the same.
Today, football fans can embrace the Chargers’ spirit. If you purchase tickets, you’ll be able to get an up-close look at the Chargers live and in-person in the near future.
4. San Diego football fans have mixed feelings about the LA Chargers.
LA is adding an NFL team, but San Diego is losing one.
To date, San Diego football fans have displayed a combination of sadness and anger about the Chargers’ move to L.A., and perhaps rightfully so.
Many Chargers fans showed up outside of San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium, the one-time home of the Chargers, to throw away Chargers’ jerseys and apparel after the team announced its L.A. move.
It’s easy to understand why San Diego football fans may feel disappointed and frustrated by the Chargers’ move to L.A. But it is important to try to look at the big picture.
The Chargers have relocated, and the team is unlikely to make its way back to San Diego. And for San Diego football fans who want to see the Chargers live, there are still plenty of opportunities to buy tickets before the 2017 NFL season gets underway.
5. San Diego missed out an opportunity to keep the Chargers.
In January 2016, the NFL gave the Chargers the option to move to L.A. if a new stadium deal could not be reached with the city of San Diego. Chargers owner Dean Spanos last month exercised this option, which put in place the team’s move.
But give Spanos credit for trying to keep the Chargers in San Diego.
USA Today reported Spanos had worked with San Diego officials for 15 years in the hopes of getting a new stadium built in San Diego, but his efforts ultimately failed.
6. L.A. football fans are excited about the possibility of an all-L.A. Super Bowl.
Remember the days when there were no NFL teams in LA, i.e. two years ago? Well, now there are two NFL teams in the city – the Rams and Chargers.
The last time that L.A. had two NFL franchises was 1994 when the Raiders and Rams controlled the city.
Going forward, many football fans in the area will pledge their allegiance to either the Rams or Chargers, making football rivalries relevant once again.
The Rams and Chargers compete in the NFC and AFC, respectively, which means they will only face off against each other in the regular season every four years. However, they could share a new, state-of-the-art stadium in L.A. down the line.
Plus, the possibility of an all-L.A. Super Bowl looms large, especially if the Rams and Chargers make improvements sooner rather than later.
7. The Chargers will continue to operate in the same fashion on the field.
It’s only been a few weeks since the conclusion of Super Bowl LI, but the Chargers have already embarked on a move from San Diego to L.A. that will affect the franchise and its fans for years to come.
Fortunately, the move to L.A. should be the biggest – and most dramatic – upheaval that the Chargers face this year.
The Chargers still have quarterback Philip Rivers, defensive end Joey Bosa and other talented players on their roster.
Meanwhile, with the addition of former Buffalo Bills interim head coach Anthony Lynn as head coach, the Chargers appear to be headed in the right direction for 2017 and beyond.
Don’t miss out on the games. Pick up L.A. Chargers tickets, and you can watch the team compete for a Super Bowl title.


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The European Union has always been an issue that prompted unusual alliances (usually in opposition to it). The vote on the second reading of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill in the House of Commons was no exception – albeit on a rather small scale.
Following two days of debate, the house voted on whether to allow this bill to pass, giving the government the green light to transcribe EU law onto the UK statute books, and so enabling Brexit to happen.
On a night that saw the far right (Kate Hoey, does not like immigration) and the far left (Dennis Skinner, does not like capitalism) of the Labour Party unite in support of Brexit, the government moved its bill on to the next stage without too much trouble.
There had been some rumblings from the Conservative backbenches about voting against the bill. But in reality, there was never much chance that Brexit sceptics would defeat the government on such a crucial issue at this stage. And in the end, the government won with 326 votes to 290.
However, while Prime Minister Theresa May did not suffer a rebellion on the central second reading vote, and only very minor sulking from Kenneth Clarke on the arrangements for the next stage on proceedings, there is clearly trouble to come.
Some on the Conservative backbenches are deeply unhappy about parts of the bill. They are concerned that that government is seeking to hand itself excessive decision making powers as laws are sifted through after Brexit. These fears have led to a rush of amendments to the bill, which will make the next stage of its parliamentary journey somewhat trickier.
Several Conservative backbenchers have tabled amendments in an attempt to push the government into giving greater guarantees that parliament will continue to play a central role as the details of Brexit are thrashed out over the coming years. These will have to be carefully navigated by the government if it is to avoid being defeated on the details of the bill.
Labour holds it together
Despite a predictably negative interpretation from the Express (“Corbyn desperately attempts to claw back control”), Labour was able to walk away from the vote with only minor – and thoroughly expected – dents in its unity.
While seven MPs did defy the leader’s three-line whip, calling on them to vote against the bill, this was still far fewer than had been rumoured. At some points it was feared that up to 20 would rebel, voting with the government. Any rebellion from the Labour backbenches clearly contrasts negatively with the complete (if brittle) voting unity on the government benches. However, considering the highly contentious nature of Brexit and the support for leave in many Labour held constituencies, a rebellion of seven MPs can probably be seen as a fairly good night for Corbyn.
The bill will now move on to a much more detailed level of scrutiny at the committee stage. Both Corbyn and May face significant challenges in holding their parties together.
On balance, May will probably have a harder time at it than Corbyn. Labour is split on the general idea of Brexit, but the party is likely to be fairly united on giving parliament a greater say in how the process is managed. May on the other hand is faced with Brexit enthusiasts and sceptics in her party uniting in opposition to key elements of the bill. In short, Brexit will continue to lead to unusual alliances and growing headaches for both main parties and their leaders.


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A paedophile from Faversham who admitted raping a child and possessing child abuse images has been jailed for 14 years.
Keith Vincent Livermore, of Colegates Court, Oare, pleaded guilty to two counts of raping a girl under 13, four counts of sexual assaults of a girl under 13 and several counts of making and possessing indecent images and movies of children.
The rape and sexual assault offences were against two girls aged between three and 10 years old and took place between January 2011 and February 2013.
Supervising officer, Detective Sergeant James Evans, called it a harrowing case.
“It involved a horrendous abuse of trust,” he said.
“Livermore committed several premeditated assaults and gave no thought for the impact his actions would have on his victims, who may never come to terms with what he has done.”
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Pat Preece, added: “My thoughts are with the victims and I hope sentencing will be the first step towards recovery for them.
“Livermore was arrested in February and convicted before the courts just four months later – a quick turnaround that goes to show how hard our Public Protection Unit works to build a case in order to get maximum justice for victims.”


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I’ve always been afraid to play games like Rust. There’s something about a full online world where anyone you run across could be friend or foe just makes me super nervous an anxious. The human factor makes the game highly unpredictable but I’m assuming that’s the whole appeal. Initially only available on PC, Rust is finally making its way to console in 2020. Players looking for the ultimate competitive survival experience on console will be able to play online with up to 100 others.
Waking up on a mysterious post-apocalyptic island littered with dilapidated industrial monuments and probing scientists, it’s up to you to figure out how to keep yourself alive in a world where everything wants you dead.
In Rust, there is one goal above everything else: survive. Conquer thirst and hunger, battle the elements, create clothing and stay safe against hostile forces including other players, scientists, bears, wolves or even succumb to fire, drowning or radiation poisoning. A game without rules, Rust doesn’t tell its inhabitants what to do. Players are free to be deceptive and aggressive with intense player vs. player combat, raiding and looting, but there is potentially even more to be earned with a team of friendly players by your side. In the struggle for survival and supremacy, players can build tiny cabins in the woods to huge scrap metal fortresses in an attempt to stay safe, as well as craft a variety of weapons, bombs and traps.
Rust is not for the faint of heart: the game boasts a steep learning curve and a huge, killer community of players. Literally anyone can and most likely will try to kill you.

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Long-haul flying is exhausting, but thankfully a lot of the time you have a stop-over, meaning a break to either get your head down for a few hours, stretch your legs, or even split your trip completely and stay for a few days.
However you choose to work your stop-over, a good way to look at it is that you have time to explore another destination, and with so many exotic and exciting cities out there, this is the perfect opportunity to sample another place entirely.
A city dripping in glamour and expense, Dubai is a hugely popular stop-over city, especially for flights to Australia and New Zealand. If you’re lucky enough to experience a stay in Dubai, you will find it a completely different experience to what you’re no doubt expecting. It can only really be described as a little like Las Vegas, but a lot more sophisticated – it’s just one of those cities that has to be seen to be believed, with countless huge malls, intoxicating souks, and entertainment activities. There are plentiful options for accommodation if you choose to stay for a little longer, with the Palm Tree Court Dubai a fantastic choice. Think five star comfort and glamour, with plentiful dining options, bars, entertainment and facilities.
One of the major plus points of a stop-over in busy, vibrant and high rise Hong Kong is that the city is compact enough to explore within a few hours, and the Airport Express train will get you to the heart of the city in just under half an hour. The Star Ferry across the harbour is a must see in Hong Kong, as well as yet more fantastic shopping opportunities and delicious Asian fusion food to fill up on before your onwards travel.
We all know about Amsterdam’s tulips, canals, and bikes, but you might not realise that it is also one of the world’s top stop-over cities for long-haul flights to various destinations. One of the great things about this laid-back city is that it is really easy to get from the airport to the city, and back again, so if you have a short stop-over you can choose to head out and explore for a few hours, or extend it and stay over if your flight schedule allows.
A top city to visit regardless of whether you’re heading there for a one-stop holiday, or a pit-stop along the way, San Francisco is easy to navigate, easy to walk around, and has plentiful attractions to visit, regardless of age. You can get downtown in around 20 minutes, and from there you can shop, eat, party, or head a little further out and visit attractions such as famous Alcatraz or the Golden Gate Bridge. This of course depends on your flight schedule, but this very busy stop-over city certainly caters for those on a flying visit.
This Malaysian powerhouse of a city not only boasts the famous Petronas Towers, but it is also an increasingly common stop-over point for flights heading towards Australia and New Zealand. Very busy, vibrant, and colourful, Kuala Lumpur has is easy to get to from the airport, with shuttles heading to the centre in around an hour. From there you can shop ‘til you drop, with massive malls, especially in the Bukit Bintang area, or do a little sightseeing before heading on to your final destination.

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I am typing this on a 2013 Retina 2.7 w/16Gb.
I did not entirely buy it for the more or less 3% price difference with an HP/Dell.
I bought it because of everything else it does better and being more integrated than a Windows 7 / Windows 8.x laptop and the 5 to 7 hour battery life.
Your belief that a Pro is too expensive is not accurate when you compare the 512Gb SSD, 16Gb ram, 802.11 ac, 2 * 10Gb Thunderbolt ports to any other ( who else makes a comparable device ? ) vendors platforms.
I am a network engineer with multiple 10G network core and edge environments, please tell me who else makes a laptop that I can attach 2 10Gb adapters and do data capture at wire speed ?
And I want 2K+ graphics on my desktop monitor while at the same time having retina level quality on my laptop.
any one ?
No, I couldn't find one either. Pseudo comparable HP Z series laptops have spinning disk, 4 Gb ram, single 1Gb NIC and run $2800. Adding Retina level display to an HP costs $600 and a 512Gb SSD is not even an option - the largest HP SSD is 256Gb.
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SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. — While a lot of small businesses are struggling to stay afloat during these takeout times, Small Goods, a shop located near La Jolla Boulevard and Pearl Street in La Jolla Village has an even more unique problem.
“We had had about three weeks to sort of figure out what was going on as a cheese shop and cafe before the world collapsed, said Michael Eastwood.
Michael and Jenny Eastwood opened up their café just as the coronavirus crisis exploded.
“We’re all small business owners struggling,” Michael told News 8.
The couple, who are essentially the owners and only operators, applied for stimulus help but were denied.
This weekend someone posted a receipt on social media, showing they were charged an extra $2 at a Poway restaurant, for a COVID fee. The person who posted it said they didn’t know about the charge until they saw their receipt.
The negative comments rolled in but others defended the restaurant, saying it had signs letting customers know the increase was for carne asada items due to a shortage.
News 8 went to the restaurant and confirmed signs were posted at the walkup and drive through.
“I think they can be very forthright about it and let people know in an outright way, sure, but it’s always up to the customer whether they want to pay it or not,” Michael said.
Small Goods hasn’t raised its prices but say they’ve received a lot of community support which we saw firsthand.
“You’ve got to come here, please,” said Elaine Story. “They’re wonderful because I believe what goes around comes around.”
“I think every business has to figure it out for themselves, and you know if we hadn’t had the community support rallying for us, maybe who knows we would be charging COVID fees,” said Jenny. “You don’t know what you’re going to do until you kind of have do it.
With the future of the shutdown still unknown, they do their part by inviting local farmers to set up outside and sell their products.
Their motto - help others and they will help you.
“I think right now is the time for us to really rally together and figure out how we can do business and help each other,” said Michael.

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Harrison Ford has revealed the elements that make him want to continue revisiting the Indiana Jones character. And it isn’t space travel.
When asked at a recent LA Times event if he’d be up for doing more Indiana Jones movies, Jones said: “Maybe a fifth, but I ain’t going to Mars.”
“Next time we get a script for Indiana Jones, I’d be delighted to play the character.”
“Each time we meet him, we wanted to advance the audience’s understanding of the character, not just by putting him in adventures, but by learning something about him…”
“That’s what led to the meeting of his father [in The Last Crusade], played by Sean Connery, and his son [in Kingdom of the Crystal Skull], played by Shia, and bringing Marion back.”
He then joked that Spielberg only hires him for Indiana Jones flicks, even though, as an actor, he has a bit of range.
Spielberg’s reply? “You know who I offered Jurassic Park to? This guy. Alan Grant, Jurassic Park, right here.”
As much as we love Sam Neill in that role, that’s one post-release alteration we could definitely get on board with.


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Thank you for your interest in St Andrew's Catholic Primary School, Ferny Grove. This community shares a vision to “Attend with a Listening Heart". It embraces a culture where relationships are central and connected to the learning of every child. Together we learn, love and act within a community that endeavours to make Jesus a reality in the lives of every member.
St. Andrew's is a place that recognises the importance of community. The relationships we share are a priority and we all need to be skilled in finding the good in those around us. We support every individual, young and old, to grow in an atmosphere where learning is central and accompanied by heart and hands.
Please take some time to peruse this website to find out more about St. Andrew's.


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Garth Brooks is excited to have new music out. He says, his album, Fun, gets “really personal” at times and says it also gets “really, really loud.” He compares it to a couple of his earlier albums. Garth tells us more:
This is Garth’s 12th studio album.
Trisha Yearwood and Blake Shelton are both on this album.
Dec. 20 Garth and Trisha will host Live! A Holiday Concert Event on CBS 8:30 ET.

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April On-line class with Beth Trissel
Herbal Lore and the Historic Medicinal Uses of Herbs
***PERMISSION TO FORWARD GRANTED AND ENCOURAGED***
Hosted by Charter Oak Romance Writers
Dates: April 2, 2018 through April 27, 2018
Instructor: Beth Trissel
Open to: All
Questions are welcomed and will be addressed as they arise, which leads to the inclusion of more herbs and topics. There are many ‘extras’ I add besides those listed.
Introduction to the workshop and meet & greet.
The wisdom of Native Americans. A focus on Native American herbs.
The Granny Women. A focus on the mountain people and old time cures, both herbal and some white magic.
Colonial American herbs (Part One)
Colonial American herbs (Part Two)
Plants for a Medieval Herb Garden in the British Isles
Other related posts on herbs in the British Isles, including the Druids.
‘What can kill can cure’ but definitely kill and watch out for werewolves (Poisonous herbs and those believed to have power against werewolves and vampires)
For protection from spells and enchantment, the sacred, healing herbs
Knock yourself out and Ward off the Plague: Dwale, an Old-English Antiseptic
The Vinegar of the Four Thieves
An opportunity for final sharing from participants.
Bio for Beth Trissel: Married to my high school sweetheart, I live on a farm in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia surrounded by my children, grandbabies, and assorted animals. An avid gardener, my love of herbs and heirloom plants figures into my work. The rich history of Virginia, the Native Americans and the people who journeyed here from far beyond her borders are at the heart of my inspiration. And I love a good ghost story. I write historical, paranormal, and time travel romances, YA and NA fantasy romance, and nonfiction about gardening, herbal lore, and country life.
For more on me, my blog is the happening place: http://bethtrissel.wordpress.com/
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Basics in Writing Erotic Romance
February Class Presented by Marie Tuhart
February 5th through February 24, 2018
Open to All
Have you always wanted to write erotic romance? Not sure where to start? Not sure if you can write erotic romance?
Marie Tuhart’s Basic’s in Writing Erotic Romance for you.
In the class we will discuss:
- What is erotic romance?
- What is not erotic romance?
- How do you write erotic romance?
- Ideas, plots, tropes
- Reality vs. fantasy
- Some rules about erotic romance
- When to break the rules
- Is practical experience needed
- Covers – how to try and avoid the Amazon Dungeon
- Pen Names
- Marketing and Networking (blogs, Pinterest, etc.)
Marie Tuhart lives in the beautiful Pacific Northwest with her muse, Penny, a four pound toy poodle. Marie loves to read and write, when she’s not writing, she spends time with family, traveling and enjoying life.
Marie is a multi-published author with The Wild Rose Press, Trifecta Publishing and does some self-publishing. She has been on the Amazon bestseller list, Bookstrand bestseller list and reviewed in Romantic Times Magazine. To be alerted on new releases on Amazon or Book Bub. Also you can join Marie’s newsletter where she gives her group advance information on her books, runs contests and does giveaways just for newsletter readers. Marie can also be found on Goodreads, Pinterest, Twitter, and Facebook.

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text: Notices Darien Library is currently closed. The grand opening of the new library at 1441 Post Road is Jan.10. The Main Level of Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Ave., is closed through Dec. 8 for renovation. The Lower and Upper Levels will be open, although certain services will be limited and some will be moved to other areas of the available library space. Use the North Entrance during this renovation period. For more information, call 899-2780. Pay off library fines on Fridays in December at Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. For $5, the library will remove all fines for past overdue books, audiobooks, and movies. Lost or items still out are not covered by this offer. As a gift of thanks just for asking, even if you don't owe any fines, you can receive a Nutcracker pin as a holiday gift. Sales The Friends of Ferguson Library will hold its monthly Collectible Sale in the lobby of Ferguson Library, One Public Library Plaza, Stamford on Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7 during library hours. The library is open Monday-Thursday from 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday 1-5 p.m. Prices start at $.25 and rarely exceed $5. Call 351-8278 for more information. The Friends of the New Canaan Library, 151 Main St., New Canaan, will hold a Book Sale at the library from Friday, Dec. 5-Tuesday, Dec. 9, kicking off during New Canaan's Holiday Stroll. A silent auction of rare and special books will be open for bids and browsing at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 and will conclude at 7:30 p.m. Friday. The opening night sale begins with prices doubled from 3-5 p.m. and continues with regular book sale prices until 8 p.m. Friday. Opening night includes cider, coffee and cookies along with live piano music provided by George Baker. The Book Sale will continue 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, noon-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8, with all books at half price. Tuesday, Dec. 9, is the $3\/Bag Book Sale Day from 9 a.m.-noon. From noon-3 p.m. cash donations are requested as books are free for the taking. Tuesday, Dec. 2 Drop-in Story Times at Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton\/ Children ages 1-8 can drop in for Tuesday story times in December as follows: age 1 and 2 with caregivers 10:15-10:45 a.m.; 2 and 3 with caregivers 11-11:30 a.m.; 3 and 4 with caregivers 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; 5-8 2-2:30 p.m. No charge. No registration Wednesday, Dec. 3 Toddler Tales at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk; 10:15 a.m. (also 10:45 a.m. in Spanish). Call. 899-0606, Ext. 247. Thursday, Dec. 4 StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. at Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. 838-5038. Preschool storytime for ages 3 to 5 offers reading aloud, storytelling, songs and fingerplays at 9:30, 10, 10:40, and 11:10 a.m. at South End Branch Library, 34 Woodland Ave., Stamford. Call. 351-8280. Westport resident and historian Nancy Goldstone visits Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road, Wilton, from 7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4 to discuss her historical novel, "Four Queens--The Provencal Sisters Who Ruled Europe." Q&A following talk. Books available for purchasing and signing. No charge. Registration recommended; call 762-3950. Learn to Read and Write in Spanish at 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4. Learn the fundamentals of reading and writing in Spanish with Mrs. Claudia at South End Branch Library, 34 Woodland Ave., Stamford.. Ages 8 - 12. Registration suggested. Call 351-8280. Literary Lights 2008, featuring more than 20 name authors who will sign their recent releases offered for sale, takes place from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Greenwich Arts Council, 299 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich. Admission is free. Call 862-6750. Friday, Dec. 5 StoryTime at 10:30 a.m. at Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. 838-5038. "Living the Adventure" is the theme as the New Canaan Library hosts three authors at 7 p.m. on the main level of the library, 151 Main St., New Canaan. James Campbell, author of "The Ghost Mountain Boys," Charles Slack, author of "Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon," and Logan Ward, author of "See You in a Hundred Years: Four Seasons in Forgotten America," discuss their real-life adventures that became a part of their writing. Free and open to the public. A reception and book signing will follow the talk. Register by calling 594-5003. Saturday, Dec. 6 Every Saturday, Rowayton Library, 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton offers a new selection of puzzles, coloring sheets, and activities for children to take home. Come by and pick up your set each week. Storytime for children 11 a.m. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 360 Connecticut Ave. Norwalk, 866-2213 Storytime at Stepping Stones Museum for Children, Mathews Park, 303 West Ave., Norwalk at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Call. 899-0606, Ext. 247. The Rowayton Library hosts DogTalk -- Kids Reading to Bean & Zara 10:30-11:30 a.m. for children who wish to improve their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog: Bean,the Labrador retriever, or Zara, the German shepherd. Come to the library for reading fun and crafts. This event is co-sponsored by Therapy Dogs International, Inc. This program is free and open to the public. Rowayton Library is located at 33 Highland Ave., Rowayton. Call 838-5038. Martha Stewart will sign copies of her new book, "Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook" at 1 p.m. at Stew Leonard's, 100 Westport Ave., Norwalk. Paul Kupperberg, author of "Jew-JItsu: The Hebrew Hands of Fury" will appear at 1 p.m. at 28 Arcadia Road, Old Greenwich. Call 637-0707. Author Phil Bildner ("Tales of Travelin' Nine Series," "Playing the Field" and "Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy") will read the favorite tale, "Twenty-One Elephants" at 3 p.m. The Barnum Museum, 820 Main St., Bridgeport. The program is free with General Museum Admission. Call 331-1104, Ext. 102 Carol Aebersold, author of "The Elf on the Shelf" will do some readings at Darien Sports Shop, 1127 Post Road, Darien from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. For more information, call 655-2575. Sunday, Dec. 7 Kevin O'Hara will speak and sign copies of his book "The Last of the Donkey Pilgrims" at Murphy's Townhouse Caf\u00e9, 97 Franklin St., Stamford. Seating is limited so reservations are recommended. Admission is $10 for members, $15 for guests and includes light snacks. A cash bar will be available. For further information and reservations, call 325-1750. Send any literary event notices to email@example.com or Cover to Cover, The Hour, 346 Main Ave., Norwalk, CT 06851 at least two weeks before the event date.

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This week Albertsons flyer specials, valid 2/4/15 – 2/10/15:
-$10.99 Tide or Gain Liquid Laundry Detergent; $2.99 Best Foods Mayonnaise;
-$3.49 nutella Hazelnut Spread; $2.29 Nestlé Toll House Morsels;
-$2.99 Sargento Natural Sliced Cheese; buy 1 get 1 free Honeysuckle Whole Turkey Breast;
-$1.49 lb New Crop Asparagus; $3.99 Scott Bath Tissue or Mega Paper Towels;
-$2.99 Silk Coconut, Almond or Soy Milk; 2 for $7 TombStone Pizza;
-$2.99 Albertsons Torte Cake; 10 for $10 Armour LunchMakers;
-$1.99 lb Cook’s Spiral Ham; $3.49 lb Pork St. Louis Style Spareribs;
-$3.99 Essential Everyday Roll Sausage; 2 for $8 Nivea Body Lotion or Shower Lotion;
-$5.99 O-LIVE Extra Virgin Olive Oil; $0.59 wild harvest Macaroni & Cheese;
-$6.99 Albertsons Heart Shaped Bostons; $9.99 Valentines Day Spring Tulips;
-$5 Earthbound Spring Mix, Spinach or 50/50; 2 for $5 Fresh Express Salad Kits;
-2 for $5 Made Fresh Daily Yogurt Parfaits; buy 1 get 2 free Seasoned Chicken Leg Quarters.
To see the weekly circular for your favorite Albertsons store, search by ZIP Code or City, State.
Check back often for new coupons and weekly ads.

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Silverline Heavy Duty Post Hole Digger 1500mm
- Brand: Silverline Tools
- Product Code: 555508
- Availability: In Stock
- Ex VAT: £39.56
Hardened and stamped oval-shaped steel blades are parallel-riveted to reduce backfill. 220mm deep powder-coated blades suitable for digging 6" dia post holes. 1200mm hardwood shaft with soft-grip handle. Weight 5kg.


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"I really was born to meet you, Lupin." (from Dead or Alive)
I’m so sorry
❤Jelly Jigen is the best Jigen❤
(from the special: Alcatraz Connection)
can’t even share a romantic meal with your aibou
Lupin takes Jigen on a romantic monster hunt
Lupin convinces Jigen to go to the nudist colony. Red Jacket 17 - My Birthday Pursuit/Black Panther.
A companion to this post. Please tell me someone’s drawn tsundere Jigen
besides the animators(from “Care for a Kidnapping Game?”).
Goemon waves his underpants out a truck window. You know, the red underpants that never show up any time he’s pantsless, and yet Jigen and Lupin apparently recognize them. And are quite pleased. (Red Jacket E11 - “A Gift for the President” AKA The Sleight Before Christmas)
Here’s another Valentines Day special, Goemon-style. This is the only time we get to see the red fundoshi, sadly…


The 3 Most Popular Baby Boy Names In West Virginia In 2022 Buck Every Trend
The most popular baby boy names in West Virginia include some ultra-unique favorites.
Just weeks ago, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released its official list of the top baby names in 2022. The list is a snapshot of which baby names are losing favor across the U.S. and which baby names are quickly gaining popularity. Overall, the baby names that have been in the top 10 over the past few years continue to hold firm: Liam, Emma, Olivia, Noah, etc. But when we narrow down the most popular baby names by state, there are some unique entries, like Alaska loving the baby name “Aurora” in 2022. And the most popular baby boy names in West Virginia includes some ultra-unique favorites.
According to the SSA, the top three boy names in West Virginia in 2022 were Asher, Grayson, and Waylon. (The 4th and 5th most popular baby boy names in the state in 2022 were more typical — Oliver and Liam, respectively.)
These names — Asher, Grayson, and Waylon — stand out because they’re not common names found multiple times on the top five baby boy names per state. Asher landed in 4th or 5th place in Hawaii, Kentucky, North Dakota, and Oklahoma. Grayson and Waylon, on the other hand, are names only seen on the top 5 most popular baby boy names list for West Virginia. No other state seems to value these names as much.
In 2022, Asher, which means “fortunate, blessed, happy one,” according to Nameberry, was the 19th most popular baby boy name in the U.S., up from the 25th spot in 2021 and 32nd in 2020.
Grayson, which means “the son of the bailiff,” according to Nameberry, is the 37th most popular baby boy name in the United States. It’s also never cracked the top 20 of most popular baby names, per the Social Security Administration.
Waylon is even more unique of a name than Grayson and Asher. According to Nameberry, Waylon means “land beside the road,” and it’s never cracked the top 50 for most popular baby boy names in the United States, despite being the namesake of one of the country’s most beloved country stars, Waylon Jennings. The highest the name ‘Waylon’ has ever got on the list was in 2022, when it was ranked the 66th most popular baby boy name. The name only cracked the top 200 in 2016, when it landed at spot 196.
To check out the complete list of popular baby names by state, and to see what other baby boy names are trending, check out the Social Security Administration’s website.


text: I am a graphic and web designer with an engineering background and a passion for creating and learning. I have worked many graphic design and marketing jobs for organizations on my alma mater, CU Boulder. These seemingly small jobs have lead to big opportunities like designing billboards and ads for buses in Boulder. While art is my passion, I have professional experience in computer programming and user experience design. I am most excited by vectorized art, and its many use cases. I am inspired by seamless design that invokes a feeling of satisfaction – like a deep breath out. In my free time, I practice yoga, read and take care of my kittens. Overall, I am a driven and versatile professional with strong values and team experience.

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HDTune tests a similar level of features that HDTach does, but with a slightly different access pattern and thus can provide us with an additional set of benchmark numbers to compare between storage configurations. Here we can get the minimum, maximum and average transfer rates as well as the burst rates and access times. CPU utilization has proven negligible with modern processing horsepower, and is no longer included.
HDTune was less favorable to the Vertex 2 Pro, likely due to differences in it’s burst subroutine and the fact that the Pro is a non-caching drive.
Here the Vertex 2 looks more like its younger brother than the Colossus, which was able to peg HDTune across the board.
Once again we see that pesky 0.2 ms access time. This warrants further investigation. We haven’t seen a drive break 0.1 since the OCZ Apex.


Planting 23,000 hectares a year - the equivalent of 30,000 football pitches - in appropriate places would involve changing the use of only 4% of land in the UK, bringing woodland cover to a total of 16% of the country's land area.
But it could make a "significant and cost-effective" contribution to meeting the UK's emissions reductions targets, under which the country has to slash its greenhouse gases by 80% by 2050, the panel of scientists said.
Forestry can be used to store carbon and be used for fuel and construction material to avoid using fossil fuels.
But carbon storage declines as younger trees - which store more carbon than older forests - mature, so tripling tree planting on current levels could help reverse those declines, the report for the Forestry Commission said.
Using wood products in construction could create the potential to store an extra 10 million tonnes of carbon in new and refurbished homes by 2019, while sustainably produced woodfuel could replace fossil fuels and save around seven million tonnes of CO2 a year within the next five years.
Professor Sir David Read, who chaired the panel, said: "By increasing our tree cover we can lock up carbon directly. By using more wood for fuel and construction materials we can make savings by using less gas, oil and coal, and by substituting sustainably produced timber for less climate-friendly materials."
The study also said trees, particularly in towns and cities, had an important role to play in helping people adapt to climate change, providing shelter, cooling and shade from rising temperatures and controlling rainwater runoff.
But foresters may have to consider planting non-native species, such as those from continental Europe, to ensure our woodlands can cope with global warming, it warned.
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn said: "Forests and trees are an important part of the way we live and interact with our surroundings, and we cannot underestimate the role that trees will play in reducing our carbon emissions. Greater forest cover can help us achieve this either through directly absorbing C02 or by providing more sustainable materials for construction and renewable energy."
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London helps lift ABN to £962m
London-based brokers and investment bankers at ABN Amro helped propel the Dutch banking group's net profits 30% higher to e1.44 billion (£962 million) in the six months to June.
The investment banking arm, which takes in the old Hoare Govett stockbroking business, lifted its pre-tax contribution by 26% to e334
million, boosted by favourable financial markets.
Within investment banking, treasury results were 'very good', ABN Amro said, while equities, corporate finance, corporate investments and structured finance performed well. However, the bond department came 'under pressure'.
In a bullish interim state-ment, group chairman Jan Kalff said the bank was on target for full-year earnings growth of 'at least 30%'.
The investment bank, many of whose operations are based in London, lifted staff numbers by 250 to more than 7200. That and more-generous bonuses boosted the operating expenses bill by 14% to e879 million.
Kalff said he was 'very pleased to see an upturn in our investment banking activities, which surpassed their previous high level virtually across the board'.
He also said plans requiring only modest capital to expand activities such as asset management, private banking and corporate finance.
Kalff also unveiled plans to deliver more services electronically.
The profits improvement is a big turnaround for the investment banking operation, which made a e19 million loss in the second half of last year.
Earnings per share grew 28% to 97 cents and the interim dividend is set at three cents.
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