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Barnes & Noble Inc. (NYSE:BKS) is a relic of an era long gone – an ancient era of books, bookshelves and bookstores. The arrival of digital devices, ebooks, and online retailers such as Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has practically eroded the fundamentals of the business and Barnes & Noble is a shadow of its self. The stock of the firm is trading around $7.80 per share, it has a market cap of a measly $561.64M and the stock is down 20% in the last five years to massively underperform the 85.18% gains in the S&P 500 and the 57.5% gains in the NYSE Composite as seen in the chart below.
Despite the poor performance of Barnes & Noble in the last couple of years and its uninspiring outlook, the stock is booking gains of 10.64% to trade around $7.80 per share at 10:55AM EST today, July 25, 2017.
The main reason behind the massive uptrend in the trading price of Barnes and Noble is fresh news indicating that an activist investor is proposing a solution that could unlock increased shareholder value for Barnes & Noble investors down the road.
Earlier this year, Barnes & Noble CEO Demos Parneros noted that “we’re examining every aspect of the business and our customer value proposition”; hence, the news of a proposal to unlock value is causing Wall Street to embrace the stock.
Here’s how an analyst plan to unlock increased shareholder value on BKS
An activist investor, Sandell Asset Management today has revealed that it has bought a sizable stake to make it one of the 10 biggest investors in Barnes & Noble because “physical books, and physical bookstores, are not going away anytime soon.” As part of efforts to get maximum value out of the firm for itself and other stakeholders, Sandell is suggesting that Barnes & Noble hire an investment bank to explore strategic alternatives towards “achieving a privatization” because the firm is no longer getting value as a standalone public company.
Sandell believes that Barnes & Noble is unconscionably undervalued at $7 per share and a market cap of $530 million. The firm believes that investors could get up to $12 per share in a private deal. The firm notes that “what makes the under-valuation of Barnes & Noble all the more shocking is that, as opposed to the numerous other national apparel, footwear, grocery, and home furnishing chains abounding in this country, there is but one truly national bookstore chain.”
Barnes & Noble has declined to comment on Sandell’s proposition but Wall Street’s response to the news suggest that most investors believe that Sandell’s proposition should be pursued. Nonetheless, we should note that Sandell’s investment in Barnes and Noble probably falls below the 5% threshold that SEC sets for the necessity of filing a 13D – the activist investor might not really be in the position to wage a proxy fight. However, the fact that investors are loading up shares of Barnes & Noble suggests that the management should consider a private sale of the firm.


Scenery developer Airworthy Designs has shared some new previews for its upcoming release of Saint Martin Princess Juliana Airport for Microsoft Flight Simulator. The new previews were shared on their Facebook page snd said that they were “early previews”.
Princess Juliana Airport (TNCM) is famous for its low-approach over Maho Beach and sees regular services from airlines such as KLM, Air France, American Airlines and numerous others.
More previews for the product will be coming soon, according to the developer.
These previews follow on from the recent previews from FlyTampa who shared their interior modelling for the same airport also coming to Microsoft Flight Simulator.


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Wowza. That is amazing!
Ha ha for a split second I thought you started embroidering. Never seen that stich before. A nice one. Now that looks more like a scarf than a swatch to me. A very nice one :)
That is very cool.
thank you....And you're right it's not a swatch! But, not a scarf either. You're close, though, Ann.:)
Ha! Nope. Nice guess...
What an interesting stitch - gorgeous! I'm going with a cowl...
You got it! Working on some other pieces for a mini collection for later in 2013. :)
Beautiful! Can't wait to see what you make with this stitch!
Excellent! Look forward to seeing it when it comes out. I'm knitting your bergen cowl at the moment and i loooove it :)
Nice title for a (very) nice cowl !Wishing you and your loved ones a very happy New Year ☺
Happy New Year to you, too!
Well I've found my new favorite crafting blog. Your work is incredible! This looks straight out of a magazine and that ski hat you made is the cutest thing ever.
Ooh, I've been wanting to try this stitch ever since watching a video tutorial about a year ago. I love how graphic and clean you've made it look here.
oh, good. glad you like it...the sample i'm hoping you'll knit has a bit of this...will be writing the pattern soon!
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A good diet is essential for the healthy growth and development of your cat. The Pet Pride cat food is very popular as it comes with a formula that consists of a well-balanced diet for your cat.
Without doubt, the Pet Pride company have been well- known for their high- quality cat food products for quite some time now. They have produced the Pet Pride cat Food that comes with a formula which consists of ingredients that have high nutrition. For sure, these nutrients really come in handy as they enable your cat to be healthy and strong throughout the year. In addition to this, the Pet Pride cat food is also very affordable which makes it an ideal product to purchase even if you are on a budget.
What can you expect from Pet Pride cat food?
Cats dislike eating the same food repeatedly, but the good news is that this isn’t something to worry about if you buy the Pet Pride cat food. This is because Pet Pride offers both wet and dry foods allowing you to switch to your cat’s most preferred meal. However, these two types of feed also have their own perks.
If you are a new cat owner, you may have difficulties choosing between wet and dry foods. However, both are excellent sources of nutrition if well balanced. Pet Pride wet cat food is normally canned and has pre-measured potions that cats love. You will also have a variety of flavours to choose from for example; the Alaskan king crab with tuna in sauce, ocean whitefish and tuna in sauce, turkey and giblets dinner, ocean whitefish dinner, mixed grill and many more.
The pet pride cat food consists of high moisture content which is very beneficial to cats with kidney problems. This is because it helps flush urinary crystals more easily thus reducing the risk of crystal formation. If you want to keep your cat well-hydrated then wet cat food is what you will have to go for. It is not all that rosy though. Wet cat foods can be quite pricey due to its high volume in the cans and if you are on a tight budget then buying this might dent your pockets a little bit.
Pet Pride also has dry cat food which is more affordable and less messy. It also has a longer shelf life however, you should always check on the expiry date of the product before you buy it. This is because the expired cat food can cause food poisoning. Although, dry cat food might not be the best option for an old cat. This is because the dry food tends to be quite harsh on the teeth of your cat and may cause a bit of discomfort.
You can also mix both dry and wet food if you want your cat to get the best of both worlds. You can give her wet food in the morning and dry in the evening. This will help your cat to get sufficient nutrients and moisture at the same time. Just make sure you do not overfeed her. Keeping a healthy weight for a cat is very important if you want it to be active and jovial. No one wants an overweight cat as well. They are so gloomy, grumpy and lazy nevertheless they are also prone to health issues. Cats are known for being choosy when it comes to their diet. You ought to experiment both wet and dry foods when it’s still a kitten and see what it prefers to eat.
Key features of Pet Pride cat food
High mineral content
Minerals play a vital role in the growth of your cat and this Pet Pride Cat food has plenty of that! Minerals greatly contribute to metabolic reactions, muscle contraction, bone structuring and maintenance of pH balance of your cat. In addition to this, Pet Pride cat food has undergone through all the necessary checks and it has very little traces of heavy metals. Without doubt, this shows you that this cat food is of very high- quality and there will be no chance that your cat may be poisoned when eating this cat food. Unfortunately, heavy metals can make your cat experience signs and symptoms that affect the neurological and gastrointestinal systems.
Diversity of Flavours
Pet Pride have various flavours when it comes to pet foods and this Pet Pride cat food is no exception. They actually consider that cats are picky eaters and decided to produce enough flavours which can cater for every cat’s craving. Both their wet and dry cat foods pack a variety of different flavours which is a big plus for manufactured cat food.
Well Balanced fat content
Pet Pride cat food also consists of just the right amount of fat in the cat food which meets the nutritional minimums and standards of Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO). Fats have a lot of benefits but you should not put excessive fat in your cat’s diet. Moderation and good portioning is always a good practice when it comes to feeding pets. This is because the right amount of fat is a good source of energy which will keep your cat active all day every day.
This cat food also provides omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acid nutrients which when broken down are essential for good skin and a healthy coat. In addition, fat is also crucial for reproductive efficiency and proper kidney functioning.
Equipped with abundant Proteins
Domestic cats are carnivores and most proteins come from meaty foods. Pet Pride provides cat feed that are rich in proteins that are necessary for each growing stage of your cat. For sure, these Proteins play a big role as they help in development of tissues and body organs of your cat. Everything from the cartilage to hair, skin, heart and blood. However, you should always remember that a lot of protein doesn’t necessarily mean good health. A cat’s diet should always be well balanced just like a human’s.
- They are readily available
- Has a high nutritional value
- Has a wide variety of flavours
- Rich in animal sourced proteins
- Has a lot of carbohydrates.
Without doubt, cat food from Pet Pride will help your cat maintain healthy skin, a good coat and strong bones. This is because Pet Pride cat food consists of all the essential nutrients that your cat will need to be healthy. In addition to this, it comes with a well-balanced fat content which is also very good for your cat.

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Fully develop up to four government use cases:
- Initial user centred design has been undertaken with documentation at a conceptual level. The Business Analyst would need to facilitate workshops and dialogues with policy and systems stakeholders to identify, plan and deliver JEDI-enabling use cases and document business requirements. This will require experience in communicating abstract concepts, aspirational ideas and innovative functionality and helping stakeholders to articulate potential connections to both identified and unidentified business requirements and translating these into business and system processes.
- Business requirements will need to feed into the development of a new data science platform that enables the department to move a model from the development environment to production.
Document data requirements:
- The document would clearly set out the data which satisfy the business requirements and assess its readiness and priority for on boarding to the new JEDI data science platform.
- To develop the requirements the Business Analyst would need to work with data custodians to identify and troubleshoot on boarding issues such as data variables and format, access, data quality and updates.
- The document will include a detailed analysis of the project’s data gaps and the data attributes that would be required to fill these gaps.
Develop a project plan:
- The project plan will apply project management principles, document design and development procedures, functional specifications and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders.
- The project plan will need to take into account the opportunities and dependencies of related data infrastructure projects underway across the Department and its key stakeholders.
- The Business Analyst will need to work with the data scientists in the JEDI Data Analytics teams to establish sprint work planning structures and processes.
- The Business Analyst will need work with IT security and data teams to identify build options that satisfy both user needs and security requirements.
The Business Analyst will also be responsible to support and guide project implementation and decision making.
- Experience in supporting similar data implementation projects.
- Experience in working with policy, technical IT and data specialists.
- Experience in developing use cases for government and documenting business requirements.
- Ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders.
- Experience in implementing machine learning capability in a citizen-focused digital transformation programme.
- Demonstrated understanding, or ability to gain such, of the department’s systems across education, skills and employment.
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Artistic Stone buys “dream place” in San Leandro
Capital Access Group recently made it possible for Yang and Junhong Jiang, owners of Artistic Stone Kitchen & Bath, Inc., to secure $4.7M in SBA 504 financing to buy their “dream place,” a 13-sf, office-warehouse property in San Leandro, CA.
The husband-and-wife team started their property search nearly ten years ago. That was when they first met Claudia Cohen from Capital Access Group. But the Jiangs were forced to put their property search on hold while they retooled the business during the Great Recession. They remerged stronger and more focused, and they also restarted their property search.
It took the Jiangs 10 years and a lot of searching to find the right space, but once they did, they knew just who to call for a financing solution.
“By my experience, Capital Access is the one to go to, really,” said Yang.
The 504 loan’s low down payment was important, too. “The ten percent down payment made all the difference. That’s the greatness of the SBA,” said Yang. “I wouldn’t be able to afford the 20 percent down payment required by most commercial banks, period.”
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text: The 18 year old singer Siena Bella shares the indie pop song Walking On the Moon. Writing songs in her bedroom, the Cleveland based artist has opened for Machine Gun Kelly. Moreover, she’s the daughter of FOX 8’s own Stefani Schaefer. She released her previous song “Skin” in April which clocked nearly 500k Spotify streams. Give it a stream on KOAR’s Indie Invaders Playlist.

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Supply crunch triggers refunds at big buyout property funds
Several multi-billion-dollar buyout real-estate funds are letting investors exit their financing commitments at the end of the vehicles’ investment periods, underlining the glaring supply-demand imbalance in the embattled commercial property sector, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
Overall, 19 such funds have either returned or intend to return over $6bn (€4.9bn) of capital to investors, trade publication Real Estate Alert revealed. Other property vehicles have tried extending their investment durations or amending investment mandates amid a supply squeeze. Almost $31bn of real estate was put on the block during the three months ended March 31 - compared to nearly $86bn in the first quarter of 2007 - real-estate research firm Real Capital Analytics said.


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The show would have been over pretty fast. Everyone would have just died in the first few episodes.
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Very, very short. The art is very nice but the animation leaves much to be desired. Simple frame by frame things such as the tears could be much better - you've done RHG battles, this should be your strong suit. The rope was also really weird - just a white line with no texture?
Again, the art is strong and I especially like the shading but the animation could have used some more time put into it to make it smoother and more consistent.
Jeff did a wonderful job at the voice acting, Theo did a great job at the animation and the sound was excellent by Pepper. Solid 4.5/5!
Nice man =D .. i really enjoyed watching it. Though i wish it was longer :3
Not bad man was funny, and you're right they would all be dead by the first few episodes considering how many died when their gear worked. Could improve on the quality of your voice acting though but it's better then some others I've heard.
that is some good comedy there but i think you could have done better
Dovahbear decides to make himself comfortable in his new home.
Quinn and Angus are feeding ducks in the park.
Official Music Video for Vernon Jane's new single, 'FUCK ME'.
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Software for creating graphical adventures. Also, various information to help you write your own games.
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3D Adventure Studio
A system to create 3D adventure games without any programming knowledge.
Rapid 2D and 3D games development on three different levels: 'Click together' games in the level editor - for simple games Create games in an easy C-like scripting language - for ambitious beginners Program games in C++ or Delphi - for experienced programmers
Adventure Game Studio
Allows creates graphical point-and-click adventure games.
Program to make first-person adventure games, such as Myst or Riven. Downloads and screenshots available.
Hungry Software: SLUDGE
Standing for "Scripting Language for Unhindered Development of a Gaming Environment", SLUDGE is designed specifically for adventure game creation and is the language used in Out Of Order.
InterAx Game Engine
Point and click editor for creating simple graphical adventures. Includes screenshots, sample games and editor downloads, mailing list, FAQ, and purchase information.
MAD -- adventure game engine
A free graphical adventure game engine, it is completely script-driven and highly customizable. Mad features an archive system, animated sprites, mp3 playback, and path finding. A beta is currently available.
An implementation of LucasArts S.C.U.M.M. interpreter, used in games such as Monkey Island, Indiana Jones, Day Of The Tentacle and Sam and Max. Includes FAQ, screenshots, documentation and downloads.
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The fischertechnik Robotics TXT 4.0 Base Set is the perfect way to get started programming like the professionals! The comprehensive building set includes a camera with image processing as well as an ultrasound sensor, two encoder motors, a track sensor, a phototransistor, two buttons and two LEDs. The model can be programmed and controlled with ROBO Pro Coding graphic programming software and the ROBOTICS TXT 4.0 controller. Beginners can refer to finished example programs, while advanced users and professionals can get started directly in a Blockly library or in Python. The set includes twelve exciting models, ranging from a pedestrian signal to a barrier, a bar code scanner, and mobile driving robots with encoder motors, cameras, track and distance sensors. The comprehensive teaching materials include introductory and basic information, as well as 20 experiments with solutions for the twelve models.
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Friday, November 20, 2020
BlabberMouf feat. EllMatic & Malev - "All Set"
BlabberMouf and producer SQB team up to drop off their upcoming EP "BlastMastaBlab", titled "All Set" featuring EllMatic and Malev. The project is scheduled to drop on December 4th, check it out above.


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Print marketing materials
With Winnipeg hosting the third conference of this international gathering focused on stories, knowledge and strength in Indigenous communities, we were commissioned to design the event logo and website.
Pursuing a logo that could represent Métis, Inuit and First Nation culture simultaneously, we chose to weave in a mixture of traditional imagery of Indigenous Peoples in Canada into a stylized turtle that anchors the design.
As preparations ramp up for this critical international gathering, the organizers, presenters and delegates have a central digital home with supporting brand materials to store and showcase the beautiful traditions and cultures of Indigenous People in this year’s host city.

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On Aug 22nd, 2018, Her loyal subject is most grateful for Her Majesty’s boundless and gracious kindness that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the opening ceremony of our IST building.
In this H.R.H. presented, our professors, students, and staffs from BRAIN lab had a chance to demonstrate Bio-inspired Robotics together with Neural Engineering concept and its practical application in our “Robotics Studio” and Health Informatics in “Smart living Studio”.
Our student introduced the locomotion idea based on the study of an insect and demonstrated it with Hexapod robots to H.R.H.. The Hexapod robot could learn to climb over the obstacle automatically through the implementation of neural network controller.
The neural network control is not only implement in Hexapod robot, but also in Bipedal robot which in our case as a platform to study human walking mechanism. Further from this platform, its knowledge will be transferred to the adaptive real-time control system of Exoskeleton which is utilized as rehabilitation equipment for paralyzed person.
Brain Computer Interface (BCI) as technology to enhance communication between human and machine was presented to H.R.H..
Besides, our BRAIN lab also has a project regarding inspection robot, especially for oil and gas, and petrochemical industry.
Our students team together with Prof. Dr. Poramate Manoonpong !
Our Dean Prof. Dr. Chokchai Leangsuksun and Dr. Theerawit Wilaiprasitporn presented Healthcare Informatics in our Smart living Studio.
BCI and wearable devices can be used as sensor to collect and record all human vital signal in order to be processed and interpreted valuable insight further.
Here in our Smart living Studio, we integrate Sleep lab as part of this sector.
High Performance Computing room
We can see the five distinguished topics of our school here.
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Just over a decade ago, a U.S. District Court judge decided that Microsoft was as much of a threat to the technology sector as Standard Oil was almost a century ago to the oil industry, and with that he ordered Microsoft split into two.
Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson said Microsoft had "placed an oppressive thumb on the scale of competitive fortune." Bill Gates called the break-up decision "the most massive attempt at government regulation of the technology industry ever."
This was in 2000. Jackson's break-up order didn't survive appeal, which limited the remedies to a set of rules to keep Microsoft from punishing equipment makers who sold rival products, and from withholding application programming interfaces (API) to third-party developers.
The U.S. Department of Justice remedies supervision ends Thursday, closing the landmark case, which began in 1998. But the questions posed by Jackson's decision remain.
Among them: Did tech innovation suffer over the last 10 years because Microsoft wasn't broken up?
"Not really," said Vinton Cerf, Google's chief Internet evangelist, in response to the question at the Interop conference this week. "It has to do with the fact that open source has become such a strong force in the software world -- look at Linux, and its predecessor, Unix, look at Android, or Chrome and the Chrome OS to follow," as well as the other open source initiatives, he said.
Google was incorporated in Sept. 1998, one month before the start of the Microsoft antitrust case.
"Open source saved us," said Simon Crosby, the CTO of Citrix, adding that innovation has happened in completely unpredictable ways over the last decade. For instance, "Amazon web services would not exist if were not for the Xen hypervisor," he said.
But at the time of the antitrust case, the competitive threats from Google-like companies, cloud computing, and smartphones were only vaguely imagined.
What loomed foremost in the courtroom was Microsoft's massive market share in desktop operating systems and productivity apps, as well as the dramatic decline of the Netscape Web browser with the arrival of Internet Explorer.
Economists from Stanford, MIT and Berkeley filed briefs advising the court on remedies, giving Jackson the arguments for strong action.
"The most important benefit for society that will be created by this remedy will come from faster innovation," wrote Paul Romer, a professor of economics at Stanford, in a court brief about a break-up.
Jackson's order created two new and powerful companies, one to run the operating system business, and the other, its applications. Each company would have revenue at more than $8 billion a year and profits of more than $3 billion in 2000 dollars.
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ADCOM LUNA is made with perfection. Designed by the very famous product designer Jacob Jensen, LUNA has won product of the year 2016 award from 3 different award shows. It’s cylindrical form creates total harmony in design and helps in projecting a direct sound.
Looks are not deceiving, as LUNA sounds as beautiful as it has appears to be. LUNA is designed for luxurious taste in décor and delivers a sound quality like no other.


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With it really looking like WWE might have new Universal Tag Team Champions by the end of WrestleMania 39, earning a win in the division in the pursuit of becoming the new number-one contender has never been so important.
Fortunately, Paul “Triple H” Levesque and company know that too and they decided to use one of the spots on “The Showcase of the Immortals” to showcase four more tag teams who very well may come into bigger play down the line, especially if the fine folks at Titan Tower decide to split up the straps and go back to one champion per brand as has been the historical president.
Allowing The Street Profits, The Alpha Academy, The Viking Raiders, and the dynamic duo of Ricochet and Braun Strowman, to duke it out in the middle of the ring in a short-yet-sweet spot fest full of high spots, choo choo trains, and more than a few comedy spots, fans eagerly watched the match to see if Levesque and company were going to tip their hands as to which team may be in store for a bigger push, and, unsurprisingly, he did, as, for the second time in as many days, The Street Profits earned a moment, and the dynamic duo of Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins ultimately found themselves the victors with a frog splash for the pin. Factor in the moment they shared with The Usos and Sami Zayn/Kevin Owens on SmackDown, and it looks like we might get one more Street Profits run before they pull a Journey and go their separate ways after WrestleMania.
— WWE (@WWE) April 2, 2023
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Adopt a Pit Bull
Adopt a Pit bull
You will not be just be giving a dog a home; you will be adopting your most loyal family companion. All dogs have individual personalities, but most Pit Bulls are people dogs and LOVE being with and around their people. Devoted dogs that tend to be very in tune with their people's emotions. They are dynamic dogs and are well worth learning about which will help you understand them better.
Pit Bulls need responsible owners. Owners who make sure their dogs are spayed and neutered, to help with overpopulation, up to date on
vaccinations and veterinary care to keep their dog healthy. Getting lost is never fun but having them licensed, and microchipped can aid in getting them back home. Responsible owners train their dogs, training is beneficial to the dog, the family, the public, and for breed image. Responsible owners make their dogs are part of their family and they will not give up or rehome their dog easily because of life changes.
Excited about bringing home your new family member! And, your family is too, but the first days, all dogs need time to decompress and adjust to their new people, new homes, new surroundings, new routines, and schedules.
Many people do not realize how crucial decompression is to newly adopted dogs. Dogs from rescues or shelters need time to adjust. This decompression time can make or break your dogs' introduction to their new life. It is also imperative that if there are resident dogs, that they have time to adjust to a new dog in the home. You can not rush the Adjusting period to a new dog needs, it takes time. Please set your dog up for success for life. Allow a few weeks of peaceful living for dogs to relax to become comfortable in their new home and learn their new routines. Try not to add in too much stimulus for a few weeks; leave meeting new people or animals until after the dog has had the opportunity to adjust to his new life.
To avoid the heartache of your dog becoming a lost dog, have them licensed and microchipped. Make sure you register and keep your microchip updated with the chip company. This is the easiest possible way to find a lost dogs owners and have them returned home. Most shelters, rescues, and veterinarians have chip scanners available. A microchip is a reliable way for shelters or vets to get your contact information, unlike removeable collars or tags, that can easily fall off a microchip increases the odds of finding your lost dog.
By having your dog sterilized, you will do your part to help an already overpopulated breed of dog. Pit Bulls are the number one dog euthanized
today. Spaying and neutering will prevent unwanted litters. It helps to protect against some severe costly health problems and may help reduce
Bully breeds can do well in apartments, condo dwellings, and urban settings, as long as they get plenty of exercise and outdoor activity daily. It can be challenging to find secured (fenced-in areas) to allow your dog to run off-leash. Tennis courts, ball fields, or a friend's fenced backyard are a couple of options. We do not suggest dog parks, as dogs can learn bad behavior from other dogs, and it is an unstable environment. If anything happens, regardless of how it started or by who, it is always blamed on Bully Breeds.
Be sure your condo association or apartment landlord allows Bully breeds in the complex, be dedicated that if in the case you should have to move, you will find a place that your dog can move with you. Relinquishment of dogs happens too often, due many times to renters not knowing the rules of their complex, new landlords purchasing the properties with new regulations, or moving for other reasons and not finding a new place that will accept Bully breeds.
Keep Them Busy!
Pit Bulls are high-energy dogs that need exercise every day. Even a short 30-minute walk, game of fetch, frisbee, or biking with your dog will help burn off energy. When you walk your dog, LET them sniff! "To them, it's like reading a newspaper and gives them mental stimulation through their olfactory nerves. The mental enrichment your dog gets on a slow walk with lots of time for sniffing is much greater than they would get on a fast-paced walk. Meaning a shorter sniffy walk can tire them out, and they will generally be more relaxed and less likely to exhibit destructive or mischievous behavior when at home.
Known to be great escape artists. Never leave your dog unattended in the yard. Someone may steal or poison them and they also can become bored. Bored dogs find ways to entertain themselves, which usually involves getting themselves into mischief by fleeing to have some fun. Bored dogs find ways to entertain themselves, which typically means getting themselves into trouble by escaping to find some fun. Keep your dog adequately confined. Usually, a 6-8 foot fence should be adequate, provided your dog is not a fence jumper, once they learn they can jump a fence, they most likely will continue to do so; it's not something you want them to learn. We do not suggest electric fencing, it's a negative experience for a dog, and it does not prevent other animals from entering your yard. If the dog wants to go through it, they will. A physical fence acts as a visible barrier.
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Socialize your dog. Puppy socialization is crucial; as very young dogs. Socialize around people, other dogs, other animals, and as many things as you can possibly. During their first year, you have a small window of opportunity to help them be fear-free and comfortable
during their entire life with everything they will encounter. Take your dog to as many places as possible with different surfaces (grass, pavement, dirt, sand, tile, carpet, etc.) to experience many different things. Meet many people, other animals, and meet as many other dogs as
possible while young. Many training facilities typically offer puppy playgroups. A training facility will have much more structured play with people who are knowledgeable about dog body language and about play styles. We do not suggest dog parks.
Train your dog; we cannot stress enough that a dog with solid training is a good dog. We suggest and support positive and humane only training practices. Positive training gives your dog a good experience to learn skills and not just to learn avoidance. Join an obedience class as soon
as you adopt, obedience classes teach you how to communicate with your dog, and it's a great bonding experience for you and your dog. Still,
for relationships to truly thrive, we must cement that bond through mutual trust, respect, and regard.
Training at a facility also helps with socialization. When at home, you can continue that training and bonding by doing short homework training
sessions of 5 or 10 minutes throughout the day, which will give your dog mental stimulation and attention. Dogs tend to learn better and quicker
with multiple short sessions.
You can find trainers in your locality by visiting The Association of Professional Dog Trainers website.
Most veterinarians suggest a scheduled feeding. Typically twice a day, splitting the total day's intake into two meals. Some people free feed,
meaning food is available all day at any time of day, this though, is not a good idea. Especially in multiple pet households in Pit Bull
households, this is a big no, don't do it.
Scheduled feeding provides a routine structure; feeding is more sanitary. It allows you to easily track your companion’s food intake, which can help alert you to possible sickness. It offers a bonding opportunity, and it will enable you to estimate when your dog will need to relieve himself.
Never leave Pit Bulls unsupervised with other dogs or animals. Many Pit Bulls get along well with other pets and may live happily with other dogs without incident their entire lives. But, you can’t assume that this will always be the case. Unfortunately, those of us involved in
rescue and Pit Bull circles have heard too many stories about dogs who’d been best friends for years until the day something triggered a fight.
Therefore, it’s up to you to make good decisions to manage your dogs and keep them safe when you’re not present. You can use gates (provided
your dogs respect gates), crates, or different rooms to separate animals when no one is there to supervise them.
You will have many choices when it comes to collars, harnesses, and leashes. Some options are flat buckle, quick release, or martingale
collars, in choices of leather, nylon, cloth, or neoprene. Of course, leather is the most beautiful and natural, especially for dogs who are
prone to skin issues. Nylon by far is the most durable, and it will not stretch, even when wet. Metal buckles are best with anti-corrosion
resistance, and they hard-wearing. At the same time, some quick-release mechanisms are easy to release and even come undone by accident.
Martingale collars are probably the best collar out there, also called no-slip or limited-slip collars. Are a type of dog collar that provides more
control than a typical flat collar, and they prevent dogs from backing or slipping out of a collar. Martingale collars are adjustable, do not
have a buckle, and should not tighten past the width of the dog's neck. For walking your dog, many people find no-pull harnesses help
tremendously with control for exuberant dogs.
Obey leash laws and ordinances in your area, and always have your dog on a leash unless you are in an enclosed private area. There is nothing
worse than coming upon an unleashed dog while out walking your own dog. We do not suggest retractable leashes; for many reasons, they can be extremely dangerous to owners and pets. Suppose you want to give your dog extra freedom when hiking or for the additional range to play. In that case, you can use a long line leash that is a non-retractable longer leash and is an excellent tool for distance training or extra freedom and still maintaining control from the handler.

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The lobby of the former Kingswood School for Girls at Cranbrook — the unique educational community in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan where art, architecture, science and nature combine — is one of the loveliest rooms I’ve seen. Its woven floor rug, with yellow and white designs on a light green background, makes for a striking finishing touch.
The original rug, designed and handwoven on a custom loom at Cranbrook, was a product of Studio Loja Saarinen. The commercial weaving studio was operated between 1928 and 1942 by the wife of Eliel Saarinen, Cranbrook’s architect.
I recalled that beautiful weaving as I stood in the Schumacher Gallery, in Capital University’s Blackmore Library, on the last day of its recent exhibition, Central Ohio Weavers Guild: A Sampling of Our First Eighty Years. Through documents, samples and 40 pieces woven by current members, this exhibition celebrated the first 80 years of the Central Ohio Weavers Guild, now known as the Central Ohio Weaving and Fiberarts Guild.
The guild of weavers and other fiber artists got its unofficial start in 1933, when women from all over Ohio met while exhibiting their handwoven creations at the Ohio State Fair. It was officially founded in 1937 as Associated Ohio Weavers. In 1946, the group became known as the Central Ohio Weavers Guild.
Dues were just 25 cents in those early years. To qualify for membership, weavers presented three woven pieces to a guild jury. While members hailed from the whole state, most lived in the Columbus area. Three times a year, they gathered to learn about weaving, first in members’ homes and then at other locations like the School for the Blind and the Columbus Art Museum.
The earliest guild members shared this Bernat loom, manufactured in Massachusetts in the 1920s or 1930s, for their weaving projects. They have continued exhibiting their handwoven items at the Ohio State Fair, as well as at the Columbus Art Museum, the forerunner of the Columbus Museum of Art, and at Capital University’s Schumacher Gallery.
Weavers conceptualize new projects by creating a sample, or swatch, pattern for how the lengthwise (warp) and crosswise (weft) threads weave together on a loom. During the 1940s, the guild purchased sample subscription services like “Mrs. Gano’s Drafts and Samples” and “Mrs. Atwater’s Shuttle-Craft,” published by Mary Meigs Atwater, known as the Dean of American Handweaving. Each monthly bulletin described a specific weaving pattern and was accompanied by a woven sample.
The guild’s collection of these samples, together with those woven and exchanged by members from every decade of its history, continues to inspire today. Cushions, window treatments, garments, handbags, scarves, throws, dish towels, and other creations handwoven by members were displayed in the exhibition.
For example, this hospitality runner on which member nametags are placed during guild meetings reminded me of the geometric designs in light-and-dark juxtapositions of textiles woven at the Bauhaus school in Dessau, Germany.
Noted for their functional, modern style, Bauhaus weavers varied color combinations to change the appearance of how the weave was constructed. To develop the ideal industrial upholstery fabric for cars, trains and airplanes, they made innovative choices in materials, including cellophane, plastic, leather, and novelties like Lurex, a synthetic metallic film-coated fiber. Read more about Bauhaus weaving in Bauhaus Textiles: Women Artists and the Weaving Workshop, by Sigrid Wortmann Weltge.
Notebooks of handwritten meeting minutes, annual membership booklets and meeting-reminder postcards document guild history. Sample issues of its newsletter, Thrums (named for the leftover threads of a completed weaving project on the loom), included articles describing educational trips, presentations and workshops given by weaving experts, reflections written under the headline, “The Eager Weaver,” as well as woven samples. Many of these publications featured various versions of the guild’s logo, comprised of crisscross lines to represent the interplay of threads in weaving.
I was particularly entranced by “Artistic Weaving and Metal-Working Are Part of Daily Routine in Log Cabin Home of Flurschutz Sisters Out on Wilkins Run Road,” a circa-1941 newspaper feature on Martha Flurschutz and her sister Sophia, a former guild member.
The article described “two quiet women who sit serenely before a fire in a little log cabin and perpetrate feats of artistry which are as old to the ages as war itself….[whose] fingers, quick with talent, have long since made the products of their Log Cabin Craft shop famous to lovers of fine woven fabrics or carefully wrought metals.”Martha first taught violin, then became a metalworker, creating platters, tableware, lamps and jewelry from bronze, silver and pewter after being trained at the Ohio Mechanics’ Institute and the Appalachian School of Handicraft in Penland, North Carolina. Sophia fell into weaving one summer while she was in Chautauqua, New York. Her interest led her to Berea, Kentucky, where her skill eventually established her as a designer for Churchill Weavers. She returned to her hometown of Newark, where, in a log cabin on Wilkins Run Road that she shared with Martha, she created handwoven ties, scarves, suiting and dress materials. One of Sophia’s weavings was displayed in the exhibition.
The Central Ohio Weaving and Fiberarts Guild is for anyone with an interest in the fiber arts, from weaving, spinning and dyeing to knitting, crochet and felting. It offers educational lectures and workshops given by skilled fiber artisans during its monthly meetings and informal gatherings, and lends looms, spinning wheels and textile-making tools to members. The guild expects to publish a book about its history early this year.


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“Red Valkyries” is a very engaging and informative account of five remarkable women from the time when Eastern Europe was part of the Soviet Union.
Readers may know about some of them, if only by name, but probably not all five, making this book a valuable contribution to knowledge of socialist women who challenged the way things were.
In debates at the Third Communist International Karl Radek called one of them a valkyry –females in Norse mythology who guided souls to Valhalla– and Kristen Ghodsee’s book suitably concludes with an account of how the five women’s political projects help guide the way in current struggles.
The first and final of the five women are the least well known.
As a killer of men, 309 in total, Lyudmila Pavlichenko could be labelled a mass murderer but she was a Ukrainian sniper in World War II fighting an invading Nazi army fuelled by race hatred and with the intent of enslaving her people.
She said she was saving lives and, when questioned how she felt about shooting in cold blood, asked her own question: ‘How can a human being feel when killing a poisonous snake?’ It is not obvious how to argue that she was wrong in doing what she did.
Elena Lagadinova was born in Bulgaria in 1930 and was running food and messages to guerrilla fighters while Pavlichenko was looking through the sight on her rifle.
As the youngest partisan flighting the Nazi-allied Bulgarian monarchy, she became known as “the Amazon”.
She went on to become a scientist and global women’s activist. Ghodsee was able to meet and interview her, providing a living link for the author to the other women she writes about.
Any account of Russia’s October Revolution in 1917 and its aftermath should reference the troika of women at the heart of “Red Valkyries”: Alexandra Kollontai, Nadezhda Krupskaya and Inessa Armand. They knew and respected each other, all of them collaborated with Lenin (Krupskaya was his wife) and Armand may at one stage have been his lover.
Kollontai was a burning star of a feminist communism who opposed the Bolshevik’s centralized control. Her reforms overturned the status of women as the property of fathers and husbands, fostered a network of communally run children’s centres and freed up divorce from the shackles of the church. Politically isolated after Lenin’s death, her revolutionary legislation was gradually watered down.
Krupskaya was quick to realise that a socialist state required changes to the system of education and she laboured hard to organize adult literacy classes; worked on large scale and radical educational reform after October; managed her marriage’s domestic affairs and acted as Lenin’s secretary. Inessa Armand, who was a close friend, worked tirelessly for Lenin and her early death left him devastated.
The five women’s strength of soul, their emphatic faith and dedication to bettering life for ordinary people makes them compelling figures in the history of feminist socialism.
“Red Valkyries”, by Kristen Ghodsee, is published by Verso Books.

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Amongst the class of modern cannon, one of the most powerful is Krupp's seventy-one-ton gun. This, like all others of his make, is a breech-loader. Its dimensions are—length, thirty-two feet nine inches; diameter at breech end, five feet six inches; length of bore, twenty-eight feet seven inches; diameter of bore, 15.75 inches; diameter of powder-chamber, 17.32 inches. The internal tube is of two parts, exactly joined; and over this are four cylinders, shrunk on, and a ring round the breech. Its rifling has a uniform twist of one in forty-five. It cannot possibly be fired until the breech is perfectly closed. Its maximum charge is four hundred and eighty-five pounds of powder, and a chilled iron shell of seventeen hundred and eight pounds.


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This exercise will allow us to bring vitality and awareness to our own integral parts of body, mind, heart and soul. It is meant to help us notice that we can connect with our different parts and sense into and awaken to the messages that they have for us. By attuning to each dimension of our being, we can shape the direction of our growth and the way we show up in the world.
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by Sunday Aborisade, Akure
Pan Yoruba social and political organisation, Afenifere, says the outcome of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State has signalled the end of the Action Congress of Nigeria in South-West.
The group said this in its letter to the winner of the poll, Governor Olusegun Mimiko.
The letter signed by Chief Reuben Fasoranti (Leader) and Chief Seinde Arogbofa (Security) reads in part, “Afenifere salutes Mr. Governor and wishes him well.”
The group said the outcome of the election had shown that Yoruba people were tired of the ACN and would “kick them out at the appropriate time”.
The letter added, “This victory, amongst other things, is victory over god-fatherism, a rejection of political imposition and slavery from outside the state and the people’s hope of a better deal to come.
“One or two of your predecessors have one way or the other broken the jinx of second term in office. But yours is unique and not associated with rancour or political upheaval. We appreciate God for you.”
The group advised Mimiko to justify the confidence reposed in him by the electorate “through aggressive attack on graduate and able-bodied joblessness, consolidation of social services to the people and the multiplication of same to those who are yet to benefit from the government largess”.
Afenifere added, “There is a need for the exhibition of fair play and justice to all and carry the banner of progressive politics into national politics now that the eclipse of the ACN is unavoidable.
“We entered into electoral cooperation with you (Mimiko) in the election for mutual respect in all ramifications for you to give better governance to our people, and for the creation of a forum for the emergence of a healthy third force to counter an emerging group under the leadership of few disrespectful, snobbish, arrogant, ravaging and power-thirsty politicians.
“In the march for progress and greater things to come, he should consider an all inclusive government to assist him in the governance of the state.”
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Ventilation guidance for custodians
Important information related to ventilation and air purification has been issued by the DOE to school custodian engineers to clarify guidance for winter weather operation of school buildings in light of COVID-19 policies and procedures.
- Custodian engineers or their staff will check building HVAC systems daily for proper operation. Any deficiencies that cannot be addressed at the building level will be reported to the Deputy Director of Facilities.
- CO2 readings will be taken from every occupied classroom weekly, and other spaces as requested. Readings should be less than 500 ppm below the outside ambient level, or no more than 800 ppm total. Custodian Engineers are encouraged to share readings with space occupants.
- Work with Principals to ensure COVID signage is properly maintained and displayed.
- Custodians are required to maintain a 30 day supply of all PPE for school buildings.
- Building HVAC equipment should be started 2 hours prior to occupancy, and operated one hour after occupancy.
- Adjust heating set points if required to maintain space temperatures.
- Work with building staff to ensure all supply and return/exhaust grilles are free of obstructions.
- Ensure restroom exhaust fans are functional and operating at all times.
- Inspect and maintain local exhaust ventilation in areas such as kitchens, cooking areas, etc. Operate these systems any time these spaces are occupied.
MERV 13 filters
- If a building is served by central HVAC systems, custodians will be receiving replacement filters rated for MERV 13.
- For classrooms served by central HVAC systems using MERV 13 filters, systems can be operated with regular return/mixed air (100% outside air supply is no longer required, but building controls should allow for increased outside air flow based on outside air temperature). No other mitigating measures (air purifiers, open windows, etc.) are required, although these additional measures can continue based on equipment availability, weather conditions, etc.
- Regularly inspect filter housings and racks for proper filter fit, and seal any gaps to prevent bypass.
- Outside windows that provide the primary source of ventilation air can remain open during cold weather, as building heating systems are sized to compensate. NOTE – this does not mean all windows should be open, or that each window needs to be open more than a few inches. 2-3 windows per room, opened 3 inches or so each should be sufficient to provide enough air to ventilate the space when considering occupancy and other mitigating measures.
- Building radiator systems are designed to operate using convection. In colder temperatures, the temperature differential between inside and out increases that convection effect. Opening windows both top and bottom is helpful.
- In moderate weather, opening windows prior to building occupancy can increase the air flow of each space. However, in colder weather, this may not be possible. If opening the windows does not allow for adequate warm-up of the space, it should not be pre-ventilated.
- Buildings using windows for ventilation should start their heating plants earlier than usual to overheat the building prior to occupancy. If additional labor hours are required, custodians should reach out to their DDF for approval. Hours should be coded to 202SCV.
- The DOE has purchased 60,000 HEPA-rated air purifiers for use in schools, with 30,000 delivered as of Dec.11, 2020, and 30,000 more scheduled to arrive through January.
- These purifiers can be used in spaces to supplement existing ventilation systems.
- Purifiers should be installed in proximity to the room occupants.
- For classroom and office use, filter elements should last approximately 1 year. Replacement filter elements have been ordered and will be provided to schools in 2021.


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- Frank Fonsetto from Deer Park was arrested in Wyandanch for Operating a Motor Vehicle While Impaired by Drugs in the First Degree on December 1.
- John Samojedny from North Babylon was arrested in West Babylon for Driving While Intoxicated – First Offense on December 3.
- Amanda Tafflock from Deer Park was arrested in West Babylon for Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Burglary in the Second Degree on December 4.
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Orderly recovery of outbound tourism boosts global confidence in Chinese economy
After a three-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, China's outbound group tour has pressed the "restart button," and the first batch of Chinese tourists have arrived in, among others, Thailand, Cambodia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Starting February 6, travel agencies and online tourism service providers in China have been permitted to provide group tours of 20 countries, and relevant airline ticket and hotel booking services have been resumed as well.
The orderly and rapid recovery of China's outbound group travels shows the vitality and potential of China's economy, which will help revitalize the global tourism market and boost consumption in tourist destinations and overall economic growth prospects. With the optimization of the epidemic control measures, China's economic growth potential has been further released, injecting more confidence into the global economic recovery.
A flight of China Air landed at Geneva International Airport Thursday, marking the resumption of the direct flights between Beijing and Geneva in Switzerland after the optimization of the epidemic control measures.
"We are very happy to have Chinese people back in Geneva. Chinese tourists are very important to Switzerland," said Claude Membrez, board member of the Geneva Tourism and Conventions Association.
Data from travel platforms showed a dramatic rise in consultations and reservations for the overseas travels, as China resumed cross-border group travels.
"I'm so happy and excited to be back ... We can feel the hospitality and warm welcome of Thai people," said Tan Mingyuan, a 43-year-old tour guide leading a group of Chinese visitors to Thailand.
Tan, a veteran tourism practitioner of over 20 years, said Thailand has always been one of the most popular destinations for Chinese travelers, expecting a "substantial increase" in the number of Chinese tourists to Thailand this year.
"Thailand is honored to be among the 20 countries chosen to once again welcome tour groups from China. We look forward to seeing many more to come," said Yuthasak Supasorn, governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Liu Ning, president of Shanghai Jinjiang Tours Co Ltd, said the Middle East is also a promising tourist destination for Chinese as the Qatar World Cup drew much attention to the region, and the deepening economic ties between China and Middle East add to the momentum.
A survey by qyer.com, an online platform for self-guided tours, showed that more than 90 percent of respondents plan to travel abroad within a year, with about a quarter scheduling a trip within six months.
Chinese outbound tourism will embrace a faster-than-expected revival this year, driven by an increasing confidence following the rapid market rebound, said Peng Han, director of the strategic research center of the Ctrip Research Institute.
The first tour groups from China was greeted with flowers and a warm welcome Monday in Bangkok, Thailand, a Southeast Asian country betting on tourists' return to boost its vital tourism sector.
The Bank of Thailand, the central bank, said last month that Thailand's tourism sector will exhibit a faster recovery following the return of Chinese tourists and that the Thai economy will thereby gain traction with continued recovery in tourism and private consumption.
Underscoring the importance of Chinese tourists to Thailand's tourism sector, which accounts for up to one-fifth of Thailand's GDP, Yuthasak said, "our thanks go to China, the Chinese tour operators and the Chinese tourists themselves for their continued confidence in Thailand as a preferred holiday destination."
Yuthasak said the TAT has set a target of receiving at least 7 million Chinese tourists this year.
Air China flight CA745, carrying some 125 Chinese tourists, arrived at the Phnom Penh International Airport from Beijing on Tuesday, receiving a warm welcome from Cambodia's Tourism Minister Thong Khon and Chinese Ambassador to Cambodia Wang Wentian and other officials.
Khon told reporters that China is the most important outbound tourism market for the world and the comeback of Chinese tourists has given a boost not only to the tourism sector, but also to the kingdom's economy.
Jean-Vital Domezon, president of Geneva Hotels Association, said they could not wait to welcome Chinese tourists back.
"We can't wait to see the plane full and we are ready to greet them. This is really important for hotel business," Domezon said.
A red carpet reception welcomed on Tuesday the first group of 60 Chinese tourists in Abu Dhabi. Waving the national flags of China and the UAE, the Chinese tourists were warmly welcomed at the airport and provided with smooth check-in services. They also received commemorative gifts and special privileges at the theme park Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
"We are so excited to welcome our very first Chinese guests for the first time after three years. We cannot wait to welcome you all back to our beautiful park. We have missed you," said Deana Taylor, general manager at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi.
China's outbound tourism is picking up rapidly, injecting confidence and impetus into the global tourism industry and economic recovery.
At this year's ASEAN Tourism Forum, ASEAN countries were eagerly looking forward to the return of Chinese tourists. Indonesian Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno said that after China restarts outbound travel, the tourism industry in ASEAN will recover strongly.
The World Tourism Organization projected that international tourist arrivals could reach 80 to 95 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2023 (compared with 63 percent in 2022) despite lingering global headwinds.
In an update to its World Economic Outlook report released late January, the IMF projected China's economy would grow by 5.2 percent in 2023, 0.8 percentage points higher than the October 2022 forecast, driven by a rebound in private consumption.
Thomas Helbling, deputy director of the IMF's Asia and Pacific Department, said that China's higher growth in the next two years will "make a big difference" in services, tourism and aviation, among other sectors of the global economy.
The IMF official said China's rebound and strong recovery would be a plus for Asia, including a positive spillover for some commodity exporters, as the IMF expects some increase in energy demand.

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On your trip to San Diego, Quentin Theater is an essential stopover. With a wide variety of plays and events on their calendar, you surely cannot miss this place. Plays like 'The Bad Boy Next Door' and 'Street Theater' are worth watching. And the 'Theatre Sports Competition of Improvisational Comedy' is one of the greatest plays that has entertained audiences here.
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Nephew Drew had announced on the Family Reunion Facebook chat page a while back that everybody had to reserve our Hawaii Friday for he and his girlfriend Maritza.
Once in Kona a few days, we were told that we were all going to a beautiful beach resort 20 or so miles toward Hilo.
Dinner at 4 in the restaurant.
Wedding on the beach to follow.
The surprise was out.
We knew by then how much we adored Maritza. Drew had picked well up there in Alaska.
When we arrived, my dear wife Karen and I, terrific daughter Elisabeth and fantastic significant George Three spotted our meeting spot way down there. This was a big and beautiful place.
Some of the family had already gathered.
Maritza and Drew made the rounds while we ate and socialized.
They also made some time for themselves as staff photographer George caught the moment.
At 6, they changed into their wedding clothes.
Yes, they were a relaxed couple.
Their wishes were for all of us to take their lead and wind through the pool veranda …
… until we went down a flight of stairs, across a lawn and onto the sand.
With Drew’s mom Jana officiating, the setting was storybook.
The family loved it.
After reading their hand-written vows, they threw their arms up in joy.
Somebody decided a walk out to the lava rocks was a good idea.
Well, it was slippery.
Spirits remained high.
Our very gracious wedding took George’s camera to capture us all for a post-wedding group shot. So many smiles!
Tuesday: Cool Kona town


October 31, 2019
The event was attended by IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno. Dominican Republic – FOROMIC, the main event on innovation for the inclusion of Latin America and the Caribbean, has just started in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, with the slogan “Reinventing Inclusion”. The event was inaugurated by the Minister of Finance, Donald Guerrero and the President of the IDB, Luis Alberto Moreno.
September 26, 2019
The Inter-American Development Bank kicked off its 60th anniversary celebrations with a Business Summit in Washington on the transformational innovations taking place in Latin America and the Caribbean, the region’s insertion into the digital economy, and the challenges of building sustainable infrastructure.
September 16, 2019
The winning IDB-financed project developed a new solution to monitor public infrastructure works and to empower citizens to evaluate the use of public resources in Honduras. WASHINGTON D.C., September 12, 2019. The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) announced the winner of the Superheroes of Development contest, an award given to executing agencies that have successfully implemented innovative solutions in projects financed by the IDB.
July 11, 2019
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced the eight finalists for the second edition of its Superheroes of Development Award, which recognizes the innovative solutions devised and valuable lessons learned by executing agencies while implementing development projects in Latin America and the Caribbean.
June 11, 2019
Trade between Latin America and India has been growing rapidly in recent years but has the potential to expand much more, a new study by the Inter-American Development Bank and the Export-Import Bank of India shows.
March 04, 2019
In its second edition, the call for proposals will be open from March 4th to May 17th, 2019. The Superheroes of Development Award will recognize executing agencies of IDB-financed projects that have successfully addressed challenges during its implementation. The contest will identify eight finalists from across Latin America and the Caribbean who will travel to IDB’s Headquarters in Washington, D.C. to present their solutions.
January 16, 2019
THE DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING PROPOSALS FOR REGIONAL PUBLIC GOODS IS MARCH 1ST, 2019 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) launched the 2019 Call for Proposals for the Regional Public Goods (RPG) Initiative in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), which supports projects involving three or more countries.
October 13, 2018
IDB President Luis Alberto Moreno participates in the opening session BALI, Indonesia - The heads of the leading multilateral development banks (MDBs) meeting at the Global Infrastructure Forum 2018 (GI Forum) today expressed their condolences following the tragic loss of lives and livelihoods in Sulawesi, Indonesia and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to deliver infrastructure that is resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
IDB President, experts to talk to members of media accredited to the Habitat III Conference in Quito, Ecuador
October 15, 2016
Habitat, the main global conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban Development, is being held for the first time in Latin America The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will have a strong presence in the Habitat III Conference to be held in Quito, Ecuador, Oct. 17-20, 2016.
October 06, 2016
The Boards of Governors of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) met in Washington DC today to discuss a report on the strategic vision and future financing of the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF). The IDB and IIC Governors requested the preparation of this report during their Annual Meeting held in March in The Bahamas. The Multilateral Investment Fund is an innovation lab for the IDB Group to promote development through the private sector in Latin America and the Caribbean.


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Tucked away in the heartlands of Yishun is a slice of paradise for early risers and breakfast goers. The aroma of freshly baked bread and roasted Nanyang coffee first greets you as you approach the cafe bakery. The bakery gets its name from the lengthy fermentation process it uses to create a line-up of warm bread and pastries. For a place that is bustling with people, it is unusually calm. You could almost hear a pin drop. Thereafter, views of the lush greenery and pastoral waters of Yishun pond will soon sink in after your first sip of coffee.
Coffee here is anything but pretentious. Expect the same Nanyang roasts from popular local coffee and toast chains served in both hot and cold styles (from $1.80). It’s pretty much humble offerings around here. Though there’s a slightly watered-down Masala Chai ($5.20) that we thought still had all the desirable flavours from a decent cup. Arrive early enough and you’ll see an array of fresh loaves leaving the glasshouse-esque bakery.
Sourdoughs, soft bread and daily bakes are mainstays on the menu though they are experimental with flavours. Think matcha, chocolate, pumpkin and even a turmeric and sweet potato swirl. The matcha soft toast ($2.80) was pleasantly soft and fluffy with subtle grassy hints of matcha. The daily special (during our visit) was a cranberry pumpkin sourdough ($2.80) with an incredibly crisp bark and just the right amount of tang. There are also healthy spreads such as avocado chia seed, unsweetened nut butters and berry jams to choose from.
To complete your local breakfast experience, there is a set that encourages you to pair your coffee and kaya toast with soft-boiled eggs made from fresh barn-laid eggs. But it isn’t any run-of-the-mill kaya, here they do it the traditional way using only freshly squeezed coconut milk. The result is clean-tasting notes of coconut and pandan that isn’t overly cloying.
If you’re thinking of a respite away from the concrete jungle, this is just the spot to feel the breeze in your hair and look out for the occasional appearance of monitor lizards. But rise early, this gem in the heartland closes early – at 2 in the afternoon.


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After a few snowball fights and frozen fingers we decided to take in the best of what the Okanagan had to offer and headed to the wineries nearby to take in the flavours and beauty. Also how can an Australian say no to a drink?
The wine was amazing and the standout was absolutely the ice wine served in a chocolate cup! Hopefully I’ll be able to try a few more samples before we leave.
The next day we rugged ourselves up again and headed up Crystal Mountain for a true Canadian experience! Once we arrived we hired a pair of showshoes, grabbed a map and set off. The snow was about a foot deep and we were able to be dunked under a pine tree by surprise!
After the hike we were pulled in by the snows softness and made our first snow angels. I have a feeling more will come as the trip continues!
Tomorrow we are heading ice fishing and my excitement levels are starting to peak!

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The M2M communications company ended the first half on a strong note, but guided light on earnings once again.


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A much anticipated event honoring the efforts of local educators took place at the NyE Communities Coalition campus on Saturday.
The 15th annual Stand for Children Day/Teacher of the Year celebration recognized eight local teachers in the community.
The event was punctuated with entertainment from more than a half dozen students performing dance and song recitals.
Nye County School District Superintendent Dale Norton, who provided the closing remarks following the celebration, said many times teachers do not receive enough recognition for their tireless work and dedication year in and year out.
He noted that the teachers are selected by their fellow teachers from each campus.
“It’s a great opportunity to recognize all of the teachers from across our schools here in southern Nye County as well as our Community Christian Academy. In each school the process is a little bit different but it’s ultimately up to the campus on how they select the teachers. As always we have the JR. ROTC bringing the colors in and out,” Norton said.
First to be honored at the ceremony was Denise Crow, who is completing her third year at Community Christian Academy.
Crow was described as having a low-key classroom management style that allows her to accomplish her daily goals.
More than 86 percent of her students are on the academy’s honor roll.
Faculty members from Floyd Elementary School chose Kathleen Eisner, who organizes Reading Week and Literacy Night for the school, as the school’s teacher of the year.
Both staff and students said Eisner is deeply involved in school-related activities while her lessons are described as fun, hands-on and very engaging.
Stephanie Brooks was the sole librarian selected for the honor.
Peers say Brooks volunteers during regular school events including Movie and Literacy Night as well as assemblies and students said her sunny disposition makes the campus environment much brighter.
At J.G. Johnson Elementary, Ruthy Andresen was selected as Teacher of the Year 2014.
Students call Andresen’s attitude “happy-go-lucky” as she always arrives to work with a bright smile and a few light-hearted jokes.
Fellow faculty members complimented the first-grade teacher on her genuine concern for her students’ progress and growth throughout the year.
At Manse Elementary, Pamela Tehuiotoa goes by the name of Mrs. “T.”
Tehuiotoa has taught in Nye County for more than 20 years in numerous grade levels and helped to establish the Select Choir and Recorder Club. Both recently performed at a multi-school concert.
A few years ago she traveled to Las Vegas to complete extra course work and become a certified music teacher.
Bonnie Chenevert oversees the accomplishments of both middle and high school students at Pathways.
Chenevert, who communicates weekly with more than 50 students on her caseload is responsible for creating custom elective courses for students via a computer program, known as OddysseyWare, to help students “fill in the gaps” in their respective studies.
The instructor is credited with much of the success Pathways has achieved this year.
Instructors at the middle and high school level were also recognized for their excellence in the classroom.
Rosemary Clarke Middle School’s Greg Severts is a special-assignment teacher with an emphasis on student achievement, intervention and attendance.
Faculty members credit Severts’ work as crucial in increasing the daily average attendance on the campus and training staff on numerous forms of new data from his attendance in educational conferences over the years.
David Harris is the chair of PVHS’ social studies department and serves as the campus advisor of the school’s Key Club.
He is described as an outstanding instructor and mentor who “sets the bar high for his students and expects all to reach their maximum potential.”
Rev. Julie Platson, of St. Martin’s in the Desert Episcopal Church, who emceed the ceremony, summed up her thoughts following the event.
“I am reminded of the influence our teachers have on our children, and how much they give of themselves year after year, and how they are continually finding new ways to reach out to our children. Continually looking for new, creative ways of teaching. In an ever-changing society, this is no easy task. I know all of us sitting here, can always think back and remember a teacher, or several teachers, whose influence has stayed with us throughout our life,” she said.


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Nippon Steel Corporation has decided to start studies to shift from the blast furnace (BF) steelmaking process to the electric arc furnace (“EAF”) steelmaking process by using the Kyushu Works Yawata Area and the Setouchi Works Hirohata Area as candidate sites.
As the company begins studies to shift the steelmaking process, they will establish an in-house study organization and accelerate studies by inviting a wide range of external parties, so as to achieve the objective at the earliest possible time. The two candidate sites for the EAF shift are Nippon Steel’s representative mass production bases for high-grade steel. Both areas intend to bring together the outcomes of the technologies under development and to become quickly engaged in making carbon neutral high-grade steel.
The shift from the BF process to the EAF process is expected to have a significant effect in reducing CO2 emissions but a significant increase in production costs is also expected due to the requirement for huge capital expenditures and an increase in operational costs, including raw materials and electricity costs.
Courtesy of Nippon Steel.


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The Appalling Echo this Historian Hears in Trump’s Rebuke to the MediaNews at Home
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Dr. Corey M. Brooks is Associate Professor of History at York College of Pennsylvania and author of Liberty Power: Antislavery Third Parties and the Transformation of American Politics.
Charleston, South Carolina post office raided by a pro-slavery mob, July 1835
The Trump Administration’s early efforts to undermine facts and journalists it finds objectionable has struck many critics as an un-American assault on First Amendment freedoms. Though the White House’s attempt to denigrate our free press seems to contradict cherished American values, our history shows that powerful governmental forces have often feared a free, fair, and factual dialogue. McCarthy-era witch hunts or the post-World War I Red Scare come to mind. But the best American precedent of denying disagreeable facts and muffling free speech and freedom of the press is undoubtedly the undemocratic anti-abolitionist actions of nineteenth-century slaveholders and their northern political allies.
By the 1830s, proslavery ideologues asserted that slavery was a “positive good” beneficial to white and black Southerners alike and refused to tolerate any open national discussion of the facts of American slavery as it was. When slaveholders insisted that Congress completely ignore petitions requesting even modest antislavery legislation, the House passed nine years of gag rules that automatically rejected the pleas of hundreds of thousands of petitioners.
When abolitionists sought to make their case directly to the South – with perhaps the first modern direct mail campaign – slaveholders demanded the right to tamper with US mail. After slaveholding president Andrew Jackson failed to secure legislation authorizing postal censorship, his slaveholding postmaster general simply looked the other way as southern (and some northern) subordinates broke federal law by removing unwelcome publications.
Southern congressmen and state governments even urged new laws to criminalize the printing of antislavery newspapers in the North; no northern state legislature obliged, but in much of the South freedom of the press only went so far as the media remained loyal to slavery. Southern politicians claimed that such restrictions would shield the American people from the schemes of unpatriotic, dishonest agitators. But slaveholders’ actions manifestly demonstrate their anxiety that in a country committed (at least rhetorically) to freedom, they could not ultimately expect to win an extended, open debate. Of even greater concern for many slave masters was the fear that antislavery publications would encourage enslaved people to resist more forcefully.
So proslavery politicians trampled First Amendment principles as they demanded silence and threatened violence. For example, in 1848, after a failed escape attempt by dozens of Washington, D. C. slaves (including people owned by the sitting secretary of the treasury and former first lady Dolley Madison), a proslavery mob gathered to menace the Washington offices of the nation’s leading antislavery newspaper. When New Hampshire’s antislavery senator John P. Hale proposed legislation to restrain future anti-abolitionist rioting in the District, a Mississippi colleague warned that if Hale ever entered the Magnolia State, “He would grace one of the tallest trees of the forest, with a rope around his neck, with the approbation of every virtuous and patriotic citizen.” Hale retorted that if his senatorial adversary was to visit “some of the dark corners of New Hampshire,” he “would find that the people” there “should be very happy to listen to his arguments and engage in an intellectual conflict with him, in which the truth might be elicited.”
Abolitionists and their antislavery allies in the capital craved open discussion and celebrated the give and take that is essential to public discourse in a genuine democracy. Abolitionists believed that if they could share widely enough the facts of slavery’s atrocities—like those recounted in autobiographical “slave narratives” written by the likes of Frederick Douglass, Solomon Northup, or Harriet Jacobs—Americans would be forced to face the contradiction between the Declaration of Independence’s premise that “all men are created equal” and the fact that at any given time between that Declaration’s drafting and the onset of the Civil War, an eighth to a fifth of all Americans were legally “things,” permanently unequal, owned as someone else’s wealth.
But the southern slaveholding minority would tolerate no such discussion. And because of their extraordinary political power within their states and thus within the major national political parties, southern masters found non-slaveholding allies who, for political, economic, or racial reasons, endorsed the suppression of antislavery publications. But in the process politically mobilized abolitionist activists discovered that their voices were not muted but amplified. Now they spoke not just on behalf of enslaved black Southerners but also as the champions of First Amendment freedoms for white northerners. In fighting for freedom of speech and freedom of the press, abolitionists made ever more convincing their claims that southern slavery was fundamentally at odds with American freedom and that the proslavery political establishment’s disregard for white liberty in the North directly connected to the far more extreme denial of black liberty in the South.
So, as we observe the current administration’s efforts to discredit the concept of a free press and an open discussion of verifiable facts, we should be mindful of our history. If Trump Administration officials believe they can advance their policy agenda on its merits, they would be wise to welcome a free and fair “marketplace of ideas.”
If the Trump White House instead seeks, like nineteenth-century proslavery politicians, to secure undemocratic objectives by muzzling unpleasant or disagreeable arguments and facts, then we would do well to remember that those who would speak truth to power can be even more effective when they can stand as champions of the basic freedoms to which our Constitution entitles us all, including those with whom we disagree.


Rihanna, Unapologetic – Explicit Version
Fulfilling her goal of ubiquity, not originality
The title of Rihanna’s latest album begs the question: For what, exactly, is the Barbadian mega-pop star refusing to apologize? Her duet with ex-flame-and-former-domestic-abuser, Chris Brown, on the Michael Jackson-toasting “Nobody’s Business,” maybe? Or maybe a career built on a constant game of genre-grab: Last year’s dance-pop-heavy Talk That Talk rode bubbling Eurodance trends to delirious heights, and Unapologetic goes to apposite lows with this year’s downer cocktail of dubstep and Weeknd-style R&B. As usual, however, RiRi’s dumpster-diving yields of-the-moment earworms (see her latest guilty-pleasure of a single “Diamonds,” or “Jump,” aka Ginuwine’s “Pony” run through the Skrillex wub-machine). Even “Right Now,” with David Guetta’s ever-present synths working overtime, is destined for glory — if only for the next few weeks. Rihanna may lack originality, but originality isn’t her goal: ubiquity is. And as long as her music continues to reflect the moment as well as Unapologetic, there’s no apology necessary.