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Vinoculars: Tunnel Vision Into the Future?
Posted September 2nd, 2011 by David Porter & filed under Technology.
Just in time for the high-end Christmas market, Sony will be launching a new toy in November: digital binoculars with built-in high-definition cameras, to be known as ‘Vinoculars’.
The gadgets, to sell between £1500 and £2000 apiece, will use GPS to record location of filming (to allow users to prove where they were), stereo sound, autofocus, ‘steady shot’ technology and TV playback, including 3D for 3D televisions.
Sony think it will revolutionise the market. But with high quality, relatively inexpensive digital cameras widely in use, is there a need for such binoculars? Can this be seen as another Beta/VHS battle? Or is this truly a glimpse into the future?


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One of the gifts I gave John for his birthday was a Marseilles Blue Wok from Le Creuset. When I bought it, the saleslady told me it had just arrived from Paris the day before – I told her that I wish I’d just arrived from Paris, too! Because John does all the Asian-inspired cooking in our house, I thought he’d really enjoy a top quality wok. This is the first dish he’s cooked in it, and it was delicious. You really can use whatever crunchy, fresh vegetables you have on hand to create a quick, delicious summer meal.
Thinly slice 2 boneless chicken breasts, across the grain.
Sprinkle with: Salt, Pepper, and Garlic Powder.
Heat 1 Tbsp Vegetable Oil in a wok, or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, stirring until white all the way through. Remove from wok and place in a clean bowl.
When oil is hot, add Vegetables, stirring until Carrots and Celery are only slightly cruchy.
Then stir in Corn Starch mixture stirring until sauce thickens.
Sprinkle with 1/2 cup sliced Almonds.
I love my Le Crueset dutch oven-So. I know you husband love his new wok. The stir fry looks awesome.
I love a good stir fry, this sounds excellent! Lovely sunset shot too :).
I love a quick stir fry for a healthy weeknight meal, and this one looks delicious!
Whenever I look at your blog, the first thing I think is YUM! Everything always looks wonderful – I love the adaptability of this recipe – thanks Susan!
I didn’t know Le Crueset made a Wok. Is it carbon steel? (Never mind, I will google.) But I do have this question, was the Wok difficult to “season” to get it ready to wok, I mean, work? I have tentatively joined Wok Wednesday using Grace Young’s cookbook. Borrowed the book from the library and am using a huge frying pan for starters. I just have never done much Wok cooking and thought it would be a healthy change and way to eat more veggies. This looks like a delicious recipe which would accomplish what I am striving for.
Hi Susan, I’m finally exploring your blog and WOW this is a beautiful place you have here! Thanks for visiting at Sweet Teeth, too. Oh how I wish I could get ahold of pretty produce like you have in CA – even in summertime I struggle to find such lovely goodies you show here. I’m signed up now for your feed and look forward to reading more!

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Its no wonder that Epcot is the theme park with the largest amount of transportation options. Walt Disney originally envisioned this park as a functioning city, with the most effective, and clean systems of transportation for both the working class, and the visiting guests.
The monorail rounds Spaceship Earth on it’s journey to Epcot! Photo by Judd Helms.
My favorite ride in Epcot is Spaceship Earth. Being the educational sponge that I am, I love the way that this ride presents the evolving inventions throughout history, both communication and transportation. Epcot is a hub of all things transportation.
Did you know that you can get to Epcot five different ways?
You can walk to Epcot from the BoardWalk Inn! Photo by Eric Weber.
If you are staying at either at The Boardwalk or the Beach Club (or technically any of the Epcot area hotels), you can easily walk to Epcot on a designated walking trail. The Boardwalk is practically right next door to Epcot; you can even view Illuminations: Reflections of Earth over Crescent Lake! The Beach Club is the next closest resort that offers a waking path straight to Epcot. These entrances will allow you to come into the International Gateway in the World Showcase section of Epcot.
If you aren’t in the mood to walk, you can also take a boat ride over to the same location via Crescent Lake. You can board a boat from the Epcot Resorts, or even from Hollywood Studios to get to Epcot.
Grab a ride on one of the Friendships! Photo by Bill Sferrazza.
For those of us who love showing off our rental cars and or minivans, you can drive to Epcot! Who knew! Right? Epcot has one of the largest parking lots on property. Once parked, you can take one of the highly efficient parking lot trams to the entrance of the park.
You can also take a Disney Bus (aka: Luxury Escorted Motorcoach) to Epcot! They are easy and fun for those staying at WDW resort hotels!
If you’re looking for other options, you can also take the “Highway in the Sky” – Disney World’s monorail also connects to Epcot. You can board a Monorail from The Magic Kingdom, or the Ticket and Transportation Center.
If you are looking to go to Epcot from The Magic Kingdom, simply take the Monorail to the Transportation and Ticket Center; from there you will exit and walk to the adjacent platform to board the “Epcot” Monorail.
Highway in the sky! Photo by Judd Helms.
Even if you aren’t looking to go into the park, a ride on the “Epcot” Monorail is out of this world! Not only is it a fun ride to get there, but this Monorail makes a lap inside the park, which is pretty cool!
With all these transportation options, Epcot is a hub for moving people around. Walt Disney originally envisioned people going to and from work on PeopleMovers. I don’t know about you, but I would highly enjoy a morning commute on a Disney PeopleMover!
What’s your favorite way to get to and from Epcot?

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Annie Dempsey of Oat Couture has been knitting and crocheting for over forty years. She began her career with yarn as a fiber artist, showing in galleries nationwide. She then moved on to production knitting for a design house, custom knitting and retail yarn sales. She taught knitting and crocheting for over ten years at her local yarn shop. In 1995, she launched her knit and crochet pattern business Oat Couture. Annie designs and writes every pattern published under that name.
With a life-long passion for all activities involving yarn and thread, Annie approaches her design work with real people in mind. She likes to design projects for all skill levels, aware that knitting and crocheting is fun, both as a means to relax and to challenge oneself.
Annie lives and works in rural southern Oregon with her wonderful husband, two lovely dogs, one not-quite-wild-anymore peacock and one extremely hardy goldfish.

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Topping the list this week are Archer Farms Black Pepper and Sea Salt Baked Potato Chips. Archer Farms is the Target store brand. Pretty much all of their crunchies are delicious.
Flavor: Delivers a satisfying crunch with that slight sweetness that seems to always be present in baked potato chips. The pepper and salt add a little kick.
Special Note2: Bag is 25% derived from “a plastic made from plants.” So the bag is a little loud when you handle it but not as loud as those discontinued SunChips bags.
Special Note3: The bag is resealable.
← Snack #3: Seven-Eleven Brand Original Kettle Style Potato Chips.

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The Seams (a new outfit, featuring members of WISH, Fake Palms, Elsa and U.S. Girls) are piling into the van for a trip to the pumpkin farm. Wholesome fun awaits.
Successes and failures, in this adventure. They pull off a handsome pumpkin pie (now that’s a magic oven) but things go south when they try to carve the band name into a would-be jack-o-lantern.
The Seams released their Meet The Seams debut in October.

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Last week we talked about the legal framework preceding the acquisition of land in Nigeria with reference to Lagos. This week we will be looking at the processes involved in the purchase and acquisition of such property.
1. An Agreement for Sale of Land (preceding the actual sale).
2. A Deed of Assignment of title to Land.
3. A Power of Attorney to deal with the land.
These documents (especially the Sale Agreement and the Deed of Assignment) must contain the names and descriptions of the parties, proper description of the property, the agreed purchase price, the acknowledgement of receipt of that amount, the capacity in which Vendor is selling, a warranty that he has a right to sell in that capacity, condition that the contract shall be conditional on the obtaining of any requisite consents to the transaction, etc.
After ascertaining good title and preparing the necessary documents, the contract of sale is exchanged between the parties. The contract is engrossed in two parts and forwarded to the vendor’s solicitor for purposes of certifying the correctness of the contract, its approval and obtaining the vendors signature before sending back to the purchaser’s solicitor in exchange on payment of the agreed price.
The exchange of contract creates a binding agreement between parties to entitle either party to specific performance (i.e. to execute the Deed of Assignment). What is preferable is that signed documents are exchanged for the purchase price (either a transfer or payment by bank certified cheque).
On exchange of contact and after obtaining Governor’s consent, the assignor [vendor] becomes a trustee of the legal estate while purchaser becomes a beneficial owner and acquires equitable interest. He could deal on the land and becomes entitled to all improvements and increases in the value of property.
In view of the time it takes to perfect the documents of title so executed, a Power of Attorney in favour of the Purchaser to deal with land as he/it deems fit is a necessary part of a land transaction. It must be made irrevocable and coupled to the purchase price.
An irrevocable Power of Attorney may be issued to accompany the contract empowering the purchaser to assign or procure the assignment of the property to himself or to any other person(s) and to execute all documents relating to it. However, the mere issuance of the Power of Attorney is not per se alienation or parting with possession. It is a vehicle by which these acts could be done.
Taking and exercising effective possession of the land & perhaps fencing it (even with a 2 feet perimeter wall, or corner edge walls i.e. if there are no developments already on the land). A very practical step which is often employed is also to put up a sign board on the property notifying the 3rd parties of the Purchasers interest. While these measures are not full proof, the aim at all times is to put up something that puts a careful third party on notice (caveat emptor).
Possession they say is two-thirds of the law.
Paying stamp duties on the documents of sale (usually ad valorem 2% of value of land) within 30 days of execution. Any default to stamp outside prescribed period attracts penalties. One way to circumvent this however which has even received judicial approval is to leave such documents undated till such time as one is ready to proceed with perfection.
Paying capital gains tax (which the Vendor is by law liable to pay, but which by practice is passed on to the Purchaser), usually 15% of assessed value of land.
REGISTERING YOUR TITLE DOCUMENTS at the Lands registry and paying the Registration fee (usually 6% of assessed value) within 6 months of obtaining the Governor’s consent.
Next week, we will be discussing the effects of a non-registration coupled with some other involvements on your way to acquiring that Lagos property.

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Easter would be a sad tale if it ended with Christ’s disciples laying his body in a borrowed tomb.
We know the story does not end there.
We celebrate today because He left that tomb. He walked away from death, defeating sin and the grave. He rose again…just as He said.
It was no accident. It was part of the plan…the plan to redeem us from our sins. To bring us–hopeless sinners–into a relationship with Himself–a holy God.
God did not simply save us from something; He also saved us to something.
He saved us to eternal life with Him.
He saved us to abundant life in Him.
Today we make special pause to celebrate God’s amazing gift of grace. We realize again the price that was paid so we could live eternally with, and abundantly for, Him. We rejoice in the fact that we serve a risen Savior.
Are you celebrating today? Do you rejoice in the fact that you have eternal life with Christ? Are you living abundant life in Him?

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The ICCFA Annual Convention & Exposition is your best opportunity of the year to connect with more than 1,000 cemetery, cremation and funeral service owners and managers from throughout North America and the world.
Include your name, title, company name, address, phone, fax and email address.
Include a title and description for your session (approximately 100 words). All sessions are 50-minutes and your description should name at least two or three specific skills, techniques or ideas the attendee will take away from the session. We are most interested in sessions that share concrete, proven techniques and programs, as opposed to theory or opinion.
Include a brief bio and high-resolution head shot. Please include your experience and qualifications within the industry as well as any speaking experience you may have.
Include which segment of the profession would benefit most from your presentation: cemetery operations, funeral home operations, sales, human resources, pet loss, etc.
Note that we ask that speakers refrain from speaking about prices or other issues subject to antitrust legislation. In addition, we ask that speakers refrain from any type of promotional marketing or selling of any product or service during their presentation.
Any requests for compensation must be included in your proposal to be considered.
Please send proposals to Shannon Green at shannon@iccfa.com, fax 703.391.8416 or mail them to Shannon Green, ICCFA, 107 Carpenter Drive, Suite 100, Sterling VA 20164. Questions, call Shannon at 571-323-2931.
We are using a new registration system!
Here is a guide to help you through the new reg process.
ICCFA has secured a room block at the Hilton Charlotte Center City with a discounted rate of $215 per night. A first night non-refundable deposit will be charged at the time of booking. The cut-off date for making reservations was March 8, 2019.
Another option to book your hotel room is at the Westin Charlotte. ICCFA has secured a room block with a discounted rate of $215 per night. A first night non-refundable deposit will be charged at the time of booking.
Rooms only $215 per night. The cut-off date for making reservations was March 11, 2019.
at the Closing Dinner, we remember colleagues and loved ones who have passed away this past year.
If you would like to remember a colleague, loved one or a family pet who passed away this past year, please fill out the appropriate digital submission form below to be included in the Celebration of Remembrance. Submissions are due on February 28, 2019.
are you eligible for an iccfa quarter or half century club membership?
If you have been employed by an ICCFA member organization(s) for at least 25 (Quarter Century) or 50 (Half Century) years (and the organization has maintained its membership status throughout the 25 or 50 years), you are eligible to apply for the award to receive a 25 or 50-year certificate during the Annual Meeting of Members at the 2019 Annual Convention and Exposition in Charlotte, NC. Submissions are due no later than February 28, 2019.
Former CEO and now activist, Mindy Corporon took action after her son and father were murdered in a religious hate crime. Mindy started the Faith Always Wins Foundation and a community-wide event, SevenDays® Make a Ripple, Change the World. She formed high school programming for productive interfaith dialogue and now helps companies create healthy workplace environments so healing can occur after life’s tragedies. In her talk, Managing Your Business Through a Tragedy, Mindy will tell her story and share how to manage through a tragedy, how you can address fear in a comfortable setting, who you can count on in the midst of chaos, and how to engage your team to promote healing and build resiliency.
What if we believed that leadership wasn’t just for those in charge? What if we embraced our ability to lead, no matter our school grades or pay-grade? The most impactful leaders focus on “everyday leadership” and ensure that it’s fostered, acknowledged, and rewarded. Drew Dudley’s keynote, Creating Cultures of Leadership and the Power of Lollipop Moments, will make you laugh, think, and reconsider the ways you evaluate leadership in your life and workplace.
According to a study conducted by the University of Scranton, 92% of resolutions fail. That’s a staggering number considering how important goals are to companies. At every element of your work, goals matter. What if we could do some simple things to improve how often we finished what we started? What if we could complete the incomplete projects and tasks? What if we could get more done in a world of bottomless opportunities and endless distractions?
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A walking tour of Charlotte’s oldest historic cemeteries in this free event while learning about the 50 “residents” who have come back to life to share their stories at the site of their graves.
Do I have to be a member of ICCFA in order to exhibit?
No! Anyone can exhibit (ICCFA members or non-members). However, booth rates are lower for ICCFA members. If your company has never been a member of the ICCFA, an introductory supplier membership is available for just $245. Become a member and enjoy both the lower booth prices along with other great membership benefits.
What can I do to draw attention to my booth?
Advertising your booth number in the January, February, and the March/April issues of ICCFA Magazine is a great way to tell people your booth number and inform attendees of any give-aways you have for the convention (reduced rate for convention attendees, etc.).
Do I pay for my booth now?
Upfront payment is welcomed, but not necessary. A minimum $500 deposit is required for each 10′ x 10′ booth requested. The remaining balance is due by 02/01/2019, and will be processed on the same card used to place your deposit.
Where will the 2020 ICCFA Annual Convention & Expo be held?
The 202o ICCFA Annual Convention will be held at the San Antonio Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas.
We have a variety of ways that you can support the convention and promote your company’s name, branding, booth number at the same time.
Please contact Kelly Spann to hear about sponsorship opportunities that await you at this year’s convention.


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At the forefront of the global fight against infectious diseases affecting children, the Pediatrics Infectious Diseases and Global Health research team focuses on malaria, a leading causes of death and disability in children worldwide. The group works on human malaria pathogenesis and transmission, with an immediate goal of reduction in death and disability from malaria and a long-term goal of elimination of malaria in areas suited to such campaigns. Research questions include examining why children develop severe malaria, the neurodevelopment consequences of severe malaria, the risks of malaria in children with sickle cell disease and the effects of changing transmission on malaria immunity.
This group houses an exceptional and diverse assortment of postdoctoral fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, along with a steady flow of visiting national and international trainees and scholars.

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Washington, DC – March 19, 2019 – The annual national innovation competition “What’s Your Pitch: Innovations Meet the Market,” created by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation (USPAACC), is now in its fifth year. Its mission is to shine the spotlight on promising and innovative startups from diverse and emerging industries, and put them on the radars of potential investors, Fortune 1000 corporations, and the business community.
Applications are now open for this year’s competition, with the final round to be held in Houston, Texas. Startups will pitch their innovative ideas in 4 categories – consumer goods, technology, life science & healthcare, and energy & utilities – to a panel of judges for a chance to win over $100,000 worth of prizes.
This year, USPAACC partners with Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship of Rice University in Houston, Texas to present this competition. Rice University consistently ranks in the Top 20 national universities and Top 100 among global universities.
Legacy sponsor is Wells Fargo and co-sponsor is Southern California Edison. More sponsors are expected.
With USPAACC Southeast Regional Chapter in Georgia and Northeast Regional Chapter in New York/New Jersey, the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce, and Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce in Texas hosting the preliminary rounds, the competition has reached another level of growth and prominence. Through this 5-year old program, USPAACC enables its regional chapters and local chambers to begin to create their own innovation hubs and cultivate their pipeline of rising-star entrepreneurs.
Since its inception in 2015, alumni from “What’s Your Pitch” competition have raised over $3 million. They have also been featured in Forbes 30 under 30 and have delivered keynote speeches in leading industry events around the world. Previous participants have also joined the USPAACC Pitch Alums Social Group to create a strong network of Pan Asian American and other minority entrepreneurs who connect and learn from each other.
The final round will be held on June 5 during USPAACC’s 34th Annual CelebrASIAN 2019 Procurement + Business Conference at the Hilton Americas-Houston in Texas. CelebrASIAN 2019, which runs from June 5 – 7, is the country’s largest and most established business-to-business conference convened by Pan Asian Americans.
The Conference theme, “Be Unique Ignite Leadership Deliver Exceptional ResultS: BUILDERS of The American Dream” aims to help Pan Asian American entrepreneurs to create brighter and more prosperous futures by learning the corporate and government procurement process, meeting other minority and diverse businesses, forming strategic partnerships, and acquiring and refining specific technical and professional skills to reach their highest potentials.

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Layers of stones, moss and dirt along with fun Succulents and Cacti make up these glass walled terrariums. A perfect long-lasting gift for all!
Layers of stones and rocks, moss and dirt along with fun Succulents and Cacti make up these glass walled terrariums. A perfect long-lasting gift for all!


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Mojoy: SOMETHING is coming,... and it is BIG!
SOMETHING is coming,... and it is BIG!
Ok, let me explain. I filled out a planner on January 1st of this year. It was a neat little workbook which asked me all kinds of questions about things I intended to get done this year. And because, through all of my personal growth studies, I KNOW that in order to actually get things done, one must be INTENTIONAL, I really appreciated this accountability. However, there were some things that I felt needed to be added to that workbook, and lots of deletions. Sooooo.... being me, I thought, I'll just create my own! And so. I did. I worked on it diligently when we were at the beach. Suzy was a great help! As we developed the pages, she said, "OH MY GOSH. You MUST do one just for teachers!" Because many teachers start looking for their planners in July, this became my first priority. And the Let's Grow! Personal Growth Workbook was born!
We had weekly meetings, and right on schedule... we completed the draft Friday and intend to have it to the printer next week!
Suzy was extremely helpful with developing the questions for the teacher's workbook. She has been in the school system for many years now, and she has also been participating in the Common Core environment. She felt that having a planner which could be produced as "evidence" at the end of the year for "professional development" was a great idea. There are a few very "intentional" (there it is again!) inclusions which should make teachers and administration very happy to see.
I have a place in the front of the book for one to decide on 100 things that she needs to get done in the coming year. That may seem like a lot, but trust me... I did it, and it is no big deal. One can always add to the list as things occur to them. When I went back and looked at my list in June of this year, I COULD NOT BELIEVE how many things I'd accomplished! I mean, like, BIG THINGS. (and now I can also scratch "create my own planner" off the list as well!). I went a step further and divided the 100 things into 4 distinct categories. My INTENTION is to develop several of these workbook/planner/calendars! The next one will be more generic, will not have the "teacher flair" and will have more motivational/ inspirational/ "let's get it DONE" feel! It will be ready by October of this year for your 2015 planning calendar. The 100 things will be totally different categories as well.
before each new month in the calendar section which hold you accountable to the goals you set at the beginning of the school year. They break the goals down again, and you only need to pick one or two on which to focus that month. By the end of 12 months, you'll be SHOCKED at all you got done!!
In the book, I will be including a "shoutout" section! If YOU would like to be potentially featured, comment your answers to the following questions or You can email them to admin@mymojoy.com.
I hope to talk to some school districts about providing an inservice on how to use the books, so maybe I'll show up in your neck of the woods! Cool, huh?!
Of course, I can't list everyone, but I would like to give a little credit to some of my long time blog followers who happen to be teachers! And just think, when you are asked to give proof of your "PD" (Suzy said ALL teachers know what that is... for the rest of us, it's "Professional development"), you'll have it all nice and concisely in one spot. This one spot will also serve as your daily inspiration, your guide for living very intentionally, and your calendar... all in one little book!
WHO IS EXCITED?! I surely am! If you would like to reserve your copy, for now the best option is to send an "I WANT ONE" email to admin@mymojoy.com. I'll have more details and pictures in the very near future. Also, follow my Mojoy Facebook page and you will see an add with a few different pages highlighted on it. The planner is $35 and will be your roadmap for the next 12 months. Hope you like it. I'll be dropping more info on it in the coming week!
My word for this year was intentions. And this post makes me feel like you are screaming at me in a good way. I may want one but need to see more first. I've actually already made most of my own planner including my grade book. This is making me rethink! Again, in a good way!! You are always an inspiration.
I can't believe you have taken on one more thing lol lol lol. I just want to follow you around for one day to see how you do it!
Not a teacher, but just finished up with having kids in school and volunteering a lot! Sounds like a tool that a lot of teachers will love. And of course with feedback nod suggestions you will get to enjoy tweaking it for next time.
LOVE this! I was recently looking at potential new planners, but I will now be waiting for yours in October.
Oh love your ideas in a planner. Can't wait to get my own!
I teach K-6th grade Title 1 Reading so planning is the only way I survive!
Thanks for following through with your plan!
I'm excited about the planner! I was just on vacay and didn't take time to answer!
I love the book! I think the bright colors are wonderful! Can't wait to see the one in October!
I am excited about the planner and excited for the opportunity to use it when it becomes available.
4) I am a first year Montessori teacher and don't have any favorites yet, I would love some suggestions!
I am not a teacher but work at a University in an Academic setting. I would love to see more to see if it could work for me. If not, I would like the more Generic one in November!

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Rates: Check website. Guest slips: $25/night, call for availability. Waiting list: 2 months-4+ years.

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Even as an experienced Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense attorney, I occasionally find myself surprised and amused by a BuzzFeed or Cracked-type list of weird laws that include entries like “Elephants wearing top hats are prohibited” and “No person shall give alcohol to fish.” But—and, again, as a criminal defense lawyer—I know that many Ohioans run afoul of the law unintentionally simply because they do not realize certain statutes exists.
I describe some of these largely unknown, sometimes serious, alleged offenses below. I’ve taken pains to spare readers technical tedious citations to the Ohio Revised Code. I’ve also focused on just a handful of rarely recognized charges. If you would like more information or need help with a case, please contact the Maher Law Firm for a free consultation by calling (614) 205-2208 or filling out this form.
Going too far below a posted speed limit and impeding traffic can get you pulled over and ticketed. The state statute on slow speed offenses specifies no standards for driving too slowly, so police make a stop for this based on their own assessment of what a safe rate of travel is.
The traffic offense is only punishable by a minor fine. Nor does a judge’s conviction or pleading guilty by signing the citation and mailing in a payment put points on your driver’s license. Challenging a charge for driving too slowly can still make sense, though, since any entry on your driving record could make getting or keeping a job that involves operating a company vehicle difficult.
“Obstructing” can describe any action perceived as making it more difficult for a law enforcement official or government worker to do their job. If you are suspected of withholding information, making misleading statements, blocking access, or impeding vehicles, you can be charged with obstructing official business.
This alleged offense is usually prosecuted as second-degree misdemeanor that is punishable by up to 90 days in jail and fines of as much as $750. If the alleged obstruction harms someone physically, the case becomes a fifth-degree felony, which can bring a year in jail and $2,500 in fines.
You can be charged with grand theft when you take someone else’s car with no clear intention of stealing the vehicle. The owner must agree to press charges for what may be an honest misunderstanding on your part. If he or she does, the case resulting from using a motor vehicle without permission is prosecuted a fourth-degree felony.
Note that felony classifications in Ohio count up from fifth at the lowest end of severity. A conviction for grand larceny can bring an 18-month jail sentence and total criminal fines of $5,000. Hiring a dedicated Columbus, Ohio, criminal defense attorney can help prevent a miscommunication from turning into a jail stay.


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text: Today I am going be focusing on the power of Tao Calligraphy in the Tao Chang also known as the Source Field. One of the reasons why I chose this subject matter today is because Master Sha who is the creator of Tao Calligraphy has come to Hawaii this week, and it is very liking going to be the only retreat in the year 2019. Where he used to do 15/16 retreats a year he is now down to one, because it is very hard to get a hold of this beautiful soul. He has dedicated his life to serve humanity and one of the ways he has done that is by delivering power into what is called a Source Field or Love Field which you will learn more about today.


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I want to take the opportunity as it is given to keep you all updated on the present situation concerning our traveling to Ethiopia. Nancy and I left the States on the 24th of September, headed for Ethiopia via the Czech Republic, arriving there on the 25th and leaving for Africa on the evening of the 27th, arriving in Addis Ababa on the morning of the 28th. I have to say that I was very grateful for the time of rest that we had in Prague; the brethren there are always so gracious and kind to us and it is always a great blessing.
The trip, even with the short layover in Europe, was quite long and arduous. We were flying from Amsterdam on Kenya Airways and that is not always the very best way to travel. It was one of the more ‘bumpy’ rides that I have experienced in a while. I was very glad to reach our destination on the morning of the 28th. As some of you may or may not know, Brother Barak would be joining us also and being as he was traveling from the U.S., he would not be coming in until 8:20 PM that same day.
When arrived we were met at the airport by Brother Fikre and Brother Jemal. They were very glad to see us and have laid out for us a very busy schedule. We were able to get to our guest house without any trouble and after lunch Nancy and I were able to get a very good nap before having to go back to the airport to pick up Barak on his arrival.
On the 29th there was a meeting scheduled at Brother Fikre’s house. This is one of the goals that we had achieved in our last visit and that was to establish a home fellowship group where the people could come to hear the Kingdom message of the Sons of God. We not only have Brother Fikre’s home, but as Brother Jemal has moved into a larger house, he also is now able to hold a meeting in his home, the same of which there is a meeting scheduled for this week. The meeting at Brother Fikre’s was well attended and those that were present told us that they appreciated the message and were very blessed with what was shared.
It is very important for us to be praying for this land of Ethiopia. God has moved in His divine wisdom to give us more time. There has been some shake ups in the polictical arena. The Prime minister has recently passed and the assistant is now fullfiling the remaining of his term, which I believe is about one and half to two years. Let us pray that God’s divine will will be done. There have also been some other shake ups of importance that I believe give evidence that God is moving in the the midst of this land and we need to support and advance the work of God with our prayers and supplications. Many of these events happened shortly after we left on our last visit here. It is important for us to continue to pray and press for the victory in the Spirit for the sake of the work that God is establishing here and that God continues to intervene in the affair of men and governments. We wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual wickedness in high places. Let us continue to press the battle to the gate, for the gates of hell shall not prevail against the Blood of Yeshua and His Living Word.
Your prayers and support are very much needed and appreciated.


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I've had this little Lahra with Carrot digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil for a while and I've never colored her. I figured now would be a perfect time. I printed the image onto my favorite white card stock and then colored her with Copic markers. I must admit, I struggle with coloring people. It's something that I need to practice more. I knew I wanted to paper piece her dress, too and that cut down my coloring time.
And that is it for me today! Thank you for stopping by!
Awwww, she's adorable! The paper you selected for her dress is lovely. I think you color people just fine! Have a wonderful day and thanks again for the sharing you have done with this challenge.


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In this edition, take a look at the impressive visual effects work that went into creating the giant monsters and robots of Pacific Rim Uprising. Plus, take a look back at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25 years after the imported series debuted in the United States, and watch a short film by Pixar behind the scenes documentary filmmaker Erica Milsom.
First up, visual effects house DNEG provided a new VFX breakdown showing off the detailed work that went into created some of the epic battles between Jaegers and kaiju, as well as between the rogue Jaeger and Gypsy Avenger. It’s incredible how many details and layers there are in just a single shot.
Next up, SyFy takes an extensive look back at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with a retrospective on the series that launched a franchise that seems to have no end in sight. In honor of the 25th anniversary of the series that was imported from overseas, find out everything you need to know about this long-running sci-fi franchise that every generation of kids since the 90s can’t seem to get enough of.
Finally, Erica Milsom is a behind the scenes documentary director at Pixar Animation, but she took the time to direct this dramatic short film called So Much Yellow, which is about a young girl and the family road trip that changes her life forever. More specifically, it follows a family who has made the difficult, harrowing decision to institutionalize their young son who has Down syndrome. Find out much more about the film over here.


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The African Development Bank funds development projects and program in Africa in accordance with its mandate. Such funding generates opportunities for the business communities within the 80 member countries and provides them with an opportunity to support economic and social development in the continent.
The African Development Bank’s charter requires that bidders for contracts in projects financed by the Bank Group should be nationals of one of the 80 member countries. The charter of the African Development Fund was amended recently to permit procurement from suppliers, contractors and consultants from any country. Further conditions for eligibility are given in the Procurement Policies of the Bank.
Interested bidders will be able to find tender notices, expressions of interest for consulting services, and contract award information in this section.
The Bank has a well defined complaint procedure for bidders and contractors who are dissatisfied with the process followed. This process is described in the Procurement Policies of the Bank.
Note: This section does not deal with bidding opportunities for provision of goods, works and services for the internal requirement of the Bank. Information relating to these opportunities is available here.

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A minimum of two hours is needed for international flights, but that extra hour could really make a difference. Not only will you avoid panicked dashes to the gate, but if you’re one of the first in the queue you could be allocated a better seat. Once you check in, locate your gate so you know exactly where you have to be and at what time. Relax, have a light meal, do some shopping and use the bathroom before you board.
Dehydration can be a major problem with long haul travel, but the idea of frequent bathroom trips is far from appealing. Guzzle plenty of water (and stay away from caffeine and alcohol) in the ten hours before your flight so you’re well hydrated. Then just sip a bottle or two throughout the flight.
Have your hand luggage well organised so that you don’t have to rummage around frantically for your passport. Once you’re seated on the plane, organise the things you’ll need for the flight in the seat pocket – like a pen for filling in departure cards, your water bottle, snacks, and any gadgets or reading material you’re going to use. It’s a good idea to have sucky sweets to prevent popped ears.
It goes without saying that comfort is more important that style for international flights. Wear a comfortable top (cotton is ideal) and loose fitting trousers – cabin pressure can make you bloated. Bring a pair of socks so that you can slip your shoes off and a fleece or shawl to fend off the harsh cabin air con. Ditch your contact lenses for glasses – eye irritation is common and you’ll be able to nap more comfortably. Avoid tying hair in high ponytails as this can be uncomfortable against the seat.
It’s the little things that can make all the difference to long haul travel, like a luxury facial mist and lip balm. Eye drops can provide relief from dry cabin air, and a neck cushion can make sleeping a lot more comfortable. Take along an iPod with a fresh playlist, a couple of magazines and a good ‘light reading’ book.
Remember to do a few light exercises to prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis. Before you go to sleep, walk the length of the craft – it will help you relax.


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He presented a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Toronto. Rita Odjaghian, Chair of AFSS, welcomed everyone with a heartfelt speech. She talked about the mission of AFSS, and how important it is to create a sense of love and affection in the hearts of all the newcomers through compassion, hard work and dedication. She thanked Janet Yeremian, the organizing committee members and all volunteers without whom the event would not have been possible.
Mr. Greg Sarkissian, President of the Zoryan Institute, addressed the newcomers and spoke about a new Oral History Project they are undertaking to document the stories of the new Syrian-Armenian refugees. He invited interested newcomers to join this project.
The MC of the day was the lovely Sarin Poladian, herself a newcomer. She opened the event by thanking AFSS for welcoming the Syrian- Armenians and allowing them to showcase their talents in this new land.. The event featured several performances by well-known artists such as Nazar Poladian, Hasmig Tachajian Bertizian, Mher Minassian, Anahit Koutsouzian, Anna-Maria and Mike Muyabed. Several paintings by the well-known artist Razmig Bertizian were on prominent display.
The “Sassoun Dance Ensemble” of Holy Trinity Armenian Church performed lively Armenian dances, bringing even more joy to the gathering. A delicious lunch was served, followed by homemade desserts. As the two “Welcome to Canada” cakes with Canadian flag designs were brought into the hall, everyone stood up and sang the national anthems of Canada and Armenia. At the end of the luncheon, the joy and happiness were palpable in the air. AFSS Board members received many testimonials of gratitude from the attendants. Many said they felt they were treated like family, felt at home and appreciated.
For over 12 years AFSS has provided various humanitarian services to our existing and new community members. Two years ago, AFSS was granted the Sponsorship Agreement Holder privilege. Since then we have sponsored over 300 Syrian-Armenian refugees. Our services begin at the point of landing and continue throughout the settlement and integration into this beautiful country. AFSS greets refugees along with their sponsors at the airport. Services include assistance with housing and furnishings, schooling for children, employment counseling and placement, support circles, referrals and more. This truly manifests an end-to-end settlement process for our new Canadians.
Our work continues with even more dedication. If you are interested in the services provided or if you would like to support our mission, we would like to hear from you by phone: 416-431-5549 or by E-mail: contactus@afsstoronto.ca.
Friday, April 1st, 2016 was April fool’s day and it seemed the trick was on us as we were making adjustments for our first event down to the last minute. With the tremendous amount of excitement from our Armenian Syrian refugees, more and more people registered and our organizing team kept changing the logistics arrangements. What was thought to be 40 attendees ended up being 120!!
In the last few months we have experienced a large influx of Syrian Armenian Refugees registering with the AFSS. We have been helping our newcomers in providing them with full settlement services such as job placements, referrals to employers, resume writing, housing assistance and so much more. Through talking to our newly arrived Syrian Armenian Refugees, it was apparent that they needed a space to talk freely, express their frustrations, their wins, and their challenges of living in a new and totally different country.
Armenian Family Support Services has experience welcoming newcomers and we are aware and equipped to provide assistance for all the stages of settlement in Canada. In order to address the emotional and mental need of the Syrian Armenian newcomers, we launched the “Community Support Circle” on April 1, 2016.
To provide Syrian Armenian newcomers with a safe space where they can openly speak about their challenges and experiences associated with resettlement.
To provide Syrian Armenians newcomers with an opportunity to share the depths of their circumstances with others who are going through similar challenges.
To prevent isolation and alienation.
To reduce their anxiety, improve self-confidence and empower them with tools and resources.
To empower and guide fellow Armenians as they work to solve problems individually and collaboratively with other members of the support group.
In order to ensure that families were able to attend, we provided free child care services. There were over 20 children enjoying games and other activities. Children and parents were happy for this service.
To facilitate the logistics of transportation our team had arranged couple of school buses to pick up our participants from two key spots in North York and Scarborough.
Once all Newcomers arrived, the Maral Ishkanian hall was full and we were adding chairs to accommodate more people coming.
Maida Icliates, Maryam Aramyan and Houry Aznavourian, program developers and organizers, facilitated the group circle. Also welcoming the newcomers were Father Zareh Zargarian, Pastor of the Holy Trinity Armenian Church and Rita Odjaghian, Chair of the AFSS who both addressed the newcomers. Everyone introduced themselves, sharing their experiences as newcomers to Canada. Maida facilitated the conversation and the newcomers began to share their problems and concerns experienced so far. After some group work, it was very clear that the primary challenge for most newcomers was finding work.
The conversation shaped into key messages from Haig Thomasian about Canadian Job Market and what behaviours are needed to succeed. Mr. Joseph Yeremian also provided insight about the professional job market.
We were able to witness that these conversations sparkled trust in the eyes of our newcomers and they felt being with a supportive family where their concerns were being heard.
Following the session, a light dinner of Lachmajoon, (Armenian pizza), veggies, dessert and coffee was served. The newcomers were also treated to a show by the HTAC Sassoun Dance Ensemble.
As we visited the tables, it was apparent that newcomers are eager to learn all the settlement processes in Canada. Everything is new to them and at times, they seem to have incorrect information. Therefore, it is imperative to create a supportive environment for them so that on one hand they feel they are not alone and know there are other families in the same condition. Furthermore, they need to feel that there is a team from Armenian Family Support Services and Holy Trinity Armenian Church who are available to assist when they need information and coaching.
The event ended with Father Zareh Zargarian and the newcomers lighting candles in the church sanctuary and participating in a special prayer for peace.
This was our first AFSS Community Support Circle and we plan to continue providing these circles on a bi-weekly basis. The next group circle will focus on Employment such as writing a resume, cover letter, networking, job sites and much more.
Special thanks to the program organizers Maida Icliates, Mariam Aramyan, Houry Aznavourian and all the volunteers who made this first group circle a success.
We express our sincere gratitude to Mrs. Janet and Mr. Joseph Yeremian for their most generous support and donation to the Refugee Sponsorship and Settlement Program of the Armenian Family Support Services.
Mrs. Janet Yeremian, an AFSS Board Member was celebrating her birthday and her husband and family planned a wonderful surprise party. In lieu of gifts, Mr. Yeremian requested guests to donate to the Armenian Family Support Services.
Mrs. Rita Odjaghian, Chair of AFSS, was invited to speak to guests and share the humanitarian work going on behind the scenes in helping Syrian-Armenian refugees to a better life in Canada.
The proceeds of the gifts will be going towards the bi-weekly ‘Community Support Circle. ’ This gathering provides the Syrian- Armenian newcomers to get together , listen to guest speakers from the community and learn about various aspects of Canadian life, such as the Public Library, Public Health, Job Search, resume writing, housing, mental health and much more.
Thank you to Yeremian family for raising $2,000 that enables us to drive our mission. The Armenian Family Support Services is funded completely by private donations. Donations such as these provide us financial fuel to continue to drive our humanitarian mission.
Thank you again and Happy Birthday to Mrs. Janet Yeremian.
The Armenian Family Support Services (AFSS) is proud to be part of the development of the Armenian language version of the free online Syrian Refugee Medical Intake form.
This form was developed in part by Cognisant Causes, a charitable program run by Cognisant MD. Cognisant MD approached AFSS to assist in developing the Armenian version of the tool, which already existed in English and Arabic. The Armenian version was uploaded for use in various hospitals and medical offices where Syrian Refugees receive treatment. The comprehensive form can be completed using an Ocean Tablet in a hospital or doctor’s waiting room. When completed, it provides a medical history including mental health profile of the patient in English.
Mr. and Mrs. Mekerdich and Gohar Bablanian, Syrian newcomers, along with Rita Odjaghian and Seza Nazarian, AFSS Board Members, were invited to the office of Dr. Doug Kavanagh, the founder of Cognisant MD, to participate in the demonstration of the use of this new tool. CBC News covered this special story, filming the couple using the form and inquired about the services of the AFSS. The Globe and Mail also covered this event and the article will appear next week.
Our thanks to Mrs. Seza Nazarian for leading this project and making a difference in the lives of newcomers and the Canadian medical community.
Bellow is the Cognisant MD press release.
Refugees can complete a full patient history and PHQ-9 mental health screening in Arabic or Armenian, with responses automatically translated to English.
Toronto, ON – March 3, 2016 – With over 25,000 Syrian refugees recently arrived in Canada, a significant need for primary care healthcare services is expected in the coming weeks and months. Physicians and front-line healthcare workers across the country are already beginning to assess and treat a range of physical, emotional and mental health needs for this wave of refugees. However, providing appropriate care to non-English-speaking refugees can involve significant challenges, particularly with limited translation support available.
To help address this, a free, secure online tool has been developed to allow patients to complete a full history and mental health screening in Arabic or Armenian, with the results automatically translated to English for the clinician to review and add to the patient record. Collecting this information in the patient’s first language can help ensure a more complete and accurate history is collected, while also increasing the likelihood of sharing sensitive issues.
The Syrian Refugee Medical Intake tool was developed as part of Cognisant Causes, a charitable program run by CognisantMD that provides resources – in the form of project-based technology and marketing support – to non-profit healthcare organizations at no cost. The PHQ-9 for mental health screening has also been made available in Arabic with automatic translation to English, and additional clinical screening tools are planned for the future.
“As a family physician, I’ve experienced first hand how a language barrier can create stress and time pressure for both the patient and the clinician,” said Dr. Doug Kavanagh, a family physician at the North York Family Health Team and the Co-Founder of CognisantMD. "Together with the assistance of my Arabic and Armenian-speaking colleagues, we've created a tool that can help family doctors like myself to communicate with refugee families and connect them with the care they need."
The forms are accessed through a web browser that allows patients to respond to questions online. All responses are encrypted before being sent to the Ocean Portal where a translated clinical note is generated which can be copied and pasted into the patient record. To ensure patient health information is kept secure, data is kept encrypted both in transmission and in storage.
There is no fee for patients to complete the forms, or for clinicians to review, copy and paste the results. Clinics using the Ocean Platform can also access the forms from the Ocean Library and present them on a patient tablets or send them as secure emailed links to allow patients to complete before their appointment. The forms can be accessed online at http://www.cognisantmd.com/syrian-refugee-translation-tool or through the Ocean library.
Special thanks to Dr. Faisal Al-Sani, Dr. Nour Khatib, Mrs. Salpi Der Ghazarian, Dr. Ani Hasserjian and Mrs. Seza Nazarian of Armenian Family Support Services, Holy Trinity Armenian Church for their assistance with translations.
Toronto Public Library and Toronto Newcomer Centre visit the AFSS Community Support Circle for Syrian-Armenian newcomers.
Another successful event!! Out third “Community Support Circle’ for Syrian Armenian newcomers was a big hit. We thank the Toronto Public Library and Toronto Newcomer Centre for their presentation about services for newcomers.
Following the presentation, everyone got to sign up for their very own library card and free passes to city events such as Toronto Zoo, ROM, AGO and other places to choose from. We also had sign up for free cell phone with two year data plan. These are great incentives for our newcomers and help them integrate into Toronto life that much easier.
Following the registrations, everyone enjoyed the delicious food and dessert, especially the traditional Armenian lachmajoon prepared by the AFSS volunteers.Please join us at our next event, the Newcomer Luncheon for Syrian Armenian newcomers on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at 1:00 pm. The afternoon will be a fun get together filled with food, musical entertainment by our very own Syrian newcomers sharing their artistic talents with the community.


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When you find the perfect person, everything just fits.
With their shared interests of music, the Gamecocks and Walt Disney World, John and Casey were an immediate match after their chance encounter at a party.
Their fun and funky engagement session in downtown Columbia does a fantastic job of showcasing their relationship and love for one another. Says photographer Alexis Schwallier, "This laid-back engagement session follows the couple getting their favorite coffee, stopping for donuts, creating a DIY bouquet at a local flower truck, and visiting one of their favorite restaurants in town. The restaurant even put up their save the date!"
We've never seen an engagement session that features doughnuts and sub sandwiches, but we need to fix that ASAP. There's nothing like a few tasty treats when you're spending a sweet Saturday morning with the one you love!
Groom-to-be John shares a bit about his relationship with Casey, their Christmas proposal, and that gorgeous peach diamond ring below.
HOW DID YOU AND CASEY MEET?
"I was in a band with one of Casey's best friends from High School.
It was through this friend when we met at a Rubix Cube theme party at their apartment in Columbia. 'Rubix cube?' you may ask.
Well, the goal is to start off wearing items of clothing that are the different colors on a Rubix cube. Throughout the night you were supposed to trade articles of clothing to "solve" the cube.
However, I don't recall anyone succeeding. Eventually we became friends on Twitter and the communication began!"
WHAT MADE YOU PICK OUT THAT RING FOR CASEY?
"Well, it began when Casey was drooling over a ring so much that she took a screenshot of it on Instagram.
It was a peach raw diamond ring made by Chinchar/Maloney out of Portland, Oregon. I managed to find the ring and save a picture of it on my phone in a hidden folder.
Once the time came for me to get the ring, I called up Chinchar/Maloney. I told them how Casey was enamored by that ring but they told me they didn't have that ring since it was custom made.
I thought I was down and out but sure enough they still had a sister stone to the diamond used in the picture! It was fate at that point.
Her ring is a rustic peach natural diamond pear shaped with a rose cut surrounded by 6 white pave diamonds on a rose gold band."
"We share a lot of the same interests which leads to different trips and adventures. We spent so long working opposite schedules, that we learned to value the time we spent together.
We also started to make our own ritual travels. This began with trips to the same restaurant every week, Cantina 76. We both love Disney and so far have been 4 times together.
We are both into music. Our relationship band is definitely Dr. Dog who we have seen 8 or more times. We also made Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta our yearly pilgrimage even though this year we aren't going due to a friend's wedding.
We both also love to cheer on our Gamecocks at Williams Brice as well as tailgate with our friends."
HOW DID YOU KNOW CASEY WAS THE ONE?
"We both got that feeling from the acceptance from each other's families. It was just easy to see the future.
Casey seems to think that it was after she adopted Mustard which I told her not to because she wasn't ready for that kind of responsibility. But once we picked him up in Greenville, I soon changed my tune. Now I manage his social media!"
"It happened Christmas morning (even though Casey said I shouldn't propose on a holiday).
It was my first Christmas away from my family ever, so I wanted to impart one of my most memorable Christmases growing up. My siblings and I woke up to an empty living room and immediately freaked out, so much that my Dad had to reveal to us that someone had visited because the milk and cookies were missing. Sure enough, we picked up the plate and on the bottom were 3 clues for us each to go on our own scavenger hunt for presents.
Once the ring made it to my parent's house, me and my sister Mary Alice brainstormed clues to build the scavenger hunt just like the one from my childhood. It was 13 clues long with presents at each stop. Halfway through it, I iced her with Smirnoff, and the penultimate clue was to go in the backyard and dig up the the final clue.
As she was reading the final clue, I popped the question."
ARE YOU EXCITED TO START PLANNING YOUR WEDDING?
"Excited to start? We've already begun!
We are going to get married in the Rutledge Chapel on the Horseshoe at USC and the reception will be at the South Carolina State Museum.
It's exciting to plan but once you get into the thick of things, it can be overwhelming because everything starts to add up.
We are mostly sad that Mustard won't be able to participate in the ceremony but we figure he would be more concerned with the squirrels on the Horseshoe."


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Q: The Defense Ministry of the ROK officially announced on February 7 that the ROK and the US have decided to formally start talks on deploying the THAAD system to the US military base in the ROK. What is China's comment?
A: The Chinese side is deeply concerned about it. China holds a consistent and clear position on anti-missile issues. No country shall undermine other countries' security interests while pursuing its own. Moving ahead with the deloyment of anti-missile systems in the region will further raise tensions on the Korean Peninsula. It will not help maintain regional peace and stability, nor will it lead to a proper settlement of the current situation. We urge relevant parties to deal with this issue with care and caution.


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This report studies the global Cheese Powder market status and forecast, categorizes the global Cheese Powder market size (value and volume) by manufacturers, type, application, and region. This report focuses on the top manufacturers in North America, Europe, Japan, China, and other regions (India, Southeast Asia).
Focuses on the key Cheese Powder manufacturers, to study the capacity, production, value, market share and development plans in future.
Regional and country-level analysis of the Cheese Powder market, by end-use.


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Although the stone industry has been perceived as an old world art, it too has entered the global economy. Each continent possesses its own unique geological formations, which provide the customer and designer with an unprecedented palette of colours.
This information is passed on to local designers, dealers, and clients, ensuring their experience with York Marble is one of quality and current style. York has become the testing grounds and primary source of information when suppliers debut new products for the North American market.
Communication technology has allowed many to market themselves as single source suppliers, but in fact they are not. York has developed relationships that span generations, with a global portfolio of quarries, block traders, and fabricators that ensure direct sourcing of quality products.

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text: GENERAL NUTRITION COMPANIES' SECOND QUARTER SALES IMPROVE 15.7% to $141.7 mil., as both company-owned and franchise store operations recorded increases in comparable-store sales for the period. Comparable company-owned store sales were up 3.9% following with a record sales increase of 13.9% increase in comparable company-owned store sales in the second quarter of last year. Comparable-store sales among franchise stores increased 19.1% in the three-month period ended July 23.


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Planted Varieties: Predominantly Riesling and Pinot Gris, supplemented by Cabernet Franc, Syrah, and Gewurztraminer.
Topography: The Willow Crest Estate Vineyard is at 1,300-feet elevation. Elevation and sloping ensure an advantage when the cold winter days hit. A warmer temperature difference of up to 15 degrees from other AVAs is not uncommon. The infamous winter of 2003 hit some record lows in the Yakima Valley with some areas reporting -17 Fahrenheit. Fortunately, because of elevation and sufficient air drainage, the temperatures at the Willow Crest Vineyard only dipped as low as -3 Fahrenheit.
Soils: Silt loam and fractured basalt rock.
Deficit Irrigation: Drip systems only use 30 percent of the water that overhead sprinklers require. Throughout the growing season, we control the vigor of the vine by restricting water flow, “deficit irrigation.” This controls the growth of the canopy and lets the vines concentrate on producing quality grapes. Willow Crest Estate Vineyard is part of the Roza Irrigation district at the northernmost area of Prosser.
Growing Seasons: Minick Vineyard Riesling and Pinot Gris have a relatively long growing season as the vineyard sits at a higher elevation than most in the Yakima Valley. This allows the fruit to be slightly cooler during the hotter months of the growing season and pushes the ripening to the end of October where most vineyards have harvested a month earlier to avoid frost; all of these factors lead to naturally bright acidity.
Interesting Fact: The Minick family has been growing vinifera grapes since 1982. Their Willow Crest Estate Vineyard boasts older and newer phases of planting for continued, vigorous production.


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The nature-themed Spa interior is designed to create a sensory adventure on each visit. The intangible extras such as the music, flowers and the fabrics are of a Mandara Spa.
Moscow City Tour covers all the highlights and most beautiful places.
Enjoy your day with children in Moscow Zoo, show them a white bear and other Russian animals.
In Winter, the Ice Rink which is located in front of GUM department store on Red Square.
The Central Moscow Hippodrome is one of the biggest hippodromes in Russia. Offers horse riding.


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The new SORD SCS Chest Rig Front is large, robust, modular and is capable of taking 10" x 12" armour plates. available in three sizes.
Being compatible with the SCS LBV Mesh Back, SCS Plate Carrier Back, SCS Vest Back and SCS Chest Rig Back, the user can customise the rig to suit the environment and equipment carrying capabilities. Cable routing shoulder wraps control hydration tubes and communication system wires. The ultra wide bib allows the attachment of large, wide pouches eg: commander panel, 4x40mm horizontal etc. More information to come.
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Blake DiCioccio and her husband, Jason, flew around the world in business class in 2017, from San Francisco to Taipei, Tokyo to Belgrade, and Frankfurt back home. They didn’t pay for it. JPMorgan Chase & Co. did.
The DiCioccios signed up for two Sapphire Reserve cards from the bank several months before their trip, on an offer that scored them hundreds of thousands of points, which they combined with points from their other rewards cards. They use credit cards as much as possible—even for small purchases—and strategize when to use Sapphire Reserve versus their other cards based on the points each offers. Mr. DiCioccio recently signed up for an American Express Platinum card, and the couple is now thinking about canceling one of their Sapphire Reserve cards to avoid the $450 annual fee.
The ultra-premium rewards of the kind that JPMorgan has championed have turned into financial albatrosses. Big banks calculated that giant rewards would make consumers spend more, earning the banks more interest and boosting their returns. They calculated wrong.
Consumers have figured out how to game the system, spending just enough to earn generous sign-up bonuses—then abandoning the cards in a drawer. Others pay their bills in full and avoid interest charges and late fees.
After ratcheting up the perks for several years, banks hit peak rewards frenzy about two years ago. Now banks face increasing costs associated with the cards. Rewards costs grew an average of 15% in the third quarter of 2018 from a year earlier at Bank of America Corp. , Citigroup Inc., JPMorgan, U.S. Bancorp and Wells Fargo & Co., according to bank analyst Charles Peabody.
“For a lot of consumers, a credit card is the first step in a bigger financial relationship, and we’re already seeing success with Sapphire customers doing more business with Chase,” said JPMorgan spokeswoman Mary Jane Rogers.
Compounding the problem for banks: Interchange fees—paid by merchants to banks whenever customers shop with a credit card—are under pressure.
The fees are a primary source of funding for rewards programs, but retailers are trying to lower them. Merchants including Amazon.com Inc., Target Corp. and Home Depot Inc. are pushing through lawsuits for changes that would lead to lower fees, and bank executives worry that such a shake-up could make some of the more generous rewards programs unsustainable. Merchants paid card issuers $43.4 billion in Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. credit card interchange fees in 2017, up 68% from 2012, according to the Nilson Report.
Mercator Advisory Group, a payments consulting firm, predicts that credit cards will deliver a return on assets in 2019 of 3% to 14 large banks highly concentrated in the card business, down from nearly 5% in 2014.
Banks face increasing costs from reward cards as consumers have figured out how to game the system.
Getting the calculation right—without alienating customers—is crucial. Credit cards account for an average of about 14% of revenue at Citigroup, Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo, according to an analysis by Autonomous Research.
JPMorgan executives debated whether to stop letting cardholders pool together points from multiple cards, according to people familiar with the matter. JPMorgan’s Ms. Rogers said the bank has no current plans to stop cardholders from pooling points.
Citigroup plans to cap the number of times each year its Prestige cardholders who stay at hotels four consecutive nights can get the fourth night free. A Citigroup spokeswoman says the bank is focused on fostering long-term relationships with cardholders.
AmEx has been introducing cards with fewer sign-up bonus points. An AmEx spokeswoman said the company is offering other bonus options, such as statement credits based on restaurant charges.
The banks face rewards enthusiasts who take pride in wringing the most benefits from each card.
For example, many cards offer “tiered rewards,” where only certain purchases qualify for the most generous cash-back terms. That’s no obstacle for customers like Tony Rodriguez, a 34-year-old Ph.D. student in Knoxville, Tenn.
Mr. Rodriguez and his girlfriend, Whitney Forbes, use the AmEx Blue Cash Preferred card for groceries, earning 6% back on up to $6,000 of purchases a year, and for gas, which earns 3%. They use Discover Financial Services ’ “it” card and a Chase Freedom card for purchases that qualify for 5% cash back. Those items change every quarter, so Mr. Rodriguez keeps a list on a slip of paper in his wallet. Everything else goes on their Citi Double Cash card, which gives 1% back on all purchases and 1% back when they pay off the bill.
Mr. Rodriguez, who is studying industrial engineering, began shopping around for cards about 2½ years ago. “Soon, I realized there’s all sorts of free money,” he said.
Big banks pushed into credit cards after the financial crisis to offset a slowdown in their trading and mortgage units. JPMorgan and Citigroup poached top executives from AmEx, which made premium rewards—with a high annual fee—its calling card for decades, and copied the strategy.
Rewards competition began to heat up in 2013 when Discover launched the it card. A year later Citigroup created the Double Cash card, which also offered hefty rewards at no annual fee. Many banks view the rewards as a way to reach younger consumers and turn them into bigger clients by selling them other products, including wealth management services, as they graduate to bigger jobs and paychecks.
While credit card openings have leveled off in recent years, consumers are closing cards more often—and banks have pared back on certain rewards.
Merchants also typically pay higher swipe fees on the more generous Visa and Mastercard rewards cards—typically more than 2.1% of a purchase on premium rewards cards, compared with roughly 1.2% to 1.7% on more standard rewards cards.
For the next couple of years, banks competed to come up with increasingly flashy cards. The frenzy reached a peak when JPMorgan introduced Sapphire Reserve in August 2016, offering 100,000 bonus points for consumers who charged $4,000 in the first three months, three points per dollar spent on travel and dining and a $300 credit on travel purchases, among other perks.
JPMorgan’s Ms. Rogers said two years in, the bank had seen record retention levels topping 90% for its Sapphire Reserve customers.
At an investor conference, AmEx called it a “full frontal assault” to its longstanding Platinum card. Despite Sapphire Reserve’s $450 annual fee, customers flocked to it so quickly that JPMorgan ran out of the metal cards and reached its first-year goal for new accounts in two weeks.
Within a few months, JPMorgan had misgivings about the card’s costs. It halved the bonus points to 50,000 and dialed back in-branch promotion of the card.
The Sapphire Reserve card proved great for business for Brian Kelly, who started the rewards website The Points Guy as a hobby in 2010, while working in human resources at Morgan Stanley .
His website helped spawn an ecosystem of rewards fanatics across the internet who swap tips about card deals. The banks covet his favorable reviews of their cards and often turn to the site to promote them. In December, Mr. Kelly hosted a card awards ceremony in New York City, sponsored by JPMorgan, Wells Fargo and others.
Brian Kelly onstage during The Points Guy Awards in December.
JPMorgan had approached Mr. Kelly in spring 2016 to ask how his company would market an upscale card it had in the works. He learned more details about the card, which turned out to be the Sapphire Reserve, a couple of months later while on vacation in Tanzania with his parents. The bank agreed to pay The Points Guy each time readers visiting the website started an application and received the card. The site earned millions of dollars from the card in the months after it was introduced.
Despite misgivings about the rewards programs, banks are still competing for the customers who use them, and chipping away at rewards is risky.
James Fuller of Ellijay, Ga., used to charge about $30,000 a year to his Starwood Hotels & Resorts personal and business credit cards. He and his wife, Allison, used the points to stay for free at hotels in 17 states where they ran half-marathons.
Then Mr. Fuller, a 28-year-old high-school teacher and small-business owner, saw on online forums that the hotel, which was recently acquired by Marriott International Inc., and AmEx might scale back the cards’ rewards. Sure enough, Marriott and AmEx made the cards’ points significantly less valuable last year when redeemed for hotel stays. Mr. Fuller canceled the business card and slashed his spending on his personal card to about $300 a month, from a typical $2,500.
Mr. Fuller now puts most of his purchases on JPMorgan credit cards.
Rob Broadhurst, who lives in West Sacramento, Calif., saw on an online forum that JPMorgan planned to end price protection on Sapphire Reserve. In late March he and his wife, Katie Anderson, hurried to buy a new fridge for $1,599. Weeks later, when they found an online ad for the same model for $1,399, they rushed to submit a claim for the $200 difference, and soon got a check in the mail.
JPMorgan removed the card’s price protection feature in August. “It was definitely a bummer,” said Mr. Broadhurst, 34. The couple still use Sapphire Reserve, though, because they redeem the points for travel.
Banks have been lowering sign-up bonuses on premium cards since 2017, the year after JPMorgan introduced Sapphire Reserve. The bonuses averaged 66,000 points in 2016, before dropping to 58,000 in 2017 and 44,000 in the first seven months of 2018, according to consulting firm Simon-Kucher & Partners.
That is in large part because of concerns many card issuers have about “gamers,” who open cards with rich sign-up bonuses and then stop using them once they have tapped out the early rewards. U.S. credit card attrition rates, a measure of how many cards are closed each year, reached 15% in 2017, up from less than 10% the year before, according to Mercator.
In mid-2017, Krishnaswamy Narayanaswamy, who works in data analytics and is 54 years old, and his wife signed up for J.P. Morgan’s Sapphire Preferred, which included a 50,000-point sign-up bonus. Then the couple, based in Vancouver, Wash., wanted to ditch the card to avoid paying an annual fee—but closing the account, which was in his wife’s name, would have hurt her credit score by reducing her so-called available credit. They also didn’t want to open a brand-new account, which could have impacted her credit score in other ways, like lowering her credit limit. So she transferred to another JPMorgan card that has no annual fee, the Chase Freedom, a move that didn’t technically require closing or opening an account.
Banks are still grappling with how to wean consumers off the easy perks. Barclays PLC this past spring introduced a credit card without a sign-up bonus and instead offered up to 25,000 bonus miles each year to consumers who charged at least $25,000 on the card. Rachana Bhatt, a managing director at Barclays’ U.S. credit card division, said in an interview at the time the bank hoped to appeal to long-term customers with a “sustainable” offer.
The Points Guy website, now owned by Red Ventures, gave the card a lukewarm review.
The card failed to take off. By early October the bank stopped taking applications.


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The Dutch National Ombudsman strongly believes in sharing the power of knowledge. Both on executive level as well as between staff members. Sharing knowledge (and experience) is one of the ways to strengthen our fundamentally important institutions.
Every participant will play an active role. The workshop will also be without a set agenda and certainly will not have any designated speakers. Based on the needs of the participants the issues and subjects will be discussed in an open format.
The National Ombudsman therefore introduces the concept of the Poldershop*. This type of meeting refers to the way Dutch people tend to ensure that diverse personalities with diverse backgrounds can talk to each other. The Dutch culture is very egalitarian and everybody is allowed to say what they want to say. Such horizontal discussions were needed in order to keep the water out of our country, this is why the concept is called a Poldershop.
* Our budget is solely allocated to the organisation of the Poldershop itself, we will provide a beautiful location, lunch and drinks. However we do not support the hotel en flight costs of the participants. We hope you will understand.


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composed 65% landline interviews and 35% cell phone interviews.
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noteworthy given the tough, legally consequential word used, corruption.
Americans associate with the nation capital.
government for the better seems unfulfilled for most the public.
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enforcement from honoring federal immigration laws (vs. 34% favor).
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change more lenient policy (36%).
compared with 70% who disagree with that perspective.
views toward federal government corruption.
levels concern (83% vs. 77% overall).
during their time control the White House.
believe major problem the United States.
judge the relative significance voter fraud.
ideals enshrined our nation founding.
land immigration hardly partisan issue.
plurality still want federal immigration laws enforced.
respondent 46% still oppose those policies.
sanctuary policies, plurality believe that the U.S.
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We found 1 result for memory care in Sandisfield, Massachusetts. We have also included 19 results in surrounding areas. The median cost per day of dementia care in Massachusetts is around $254, with costs ranging between $61 and $368 per day. On a monthly basis, this equates to a median expenditure of $7,608, with costs ranging from around $1,831 up to $11,038. The median yearly cost is $91,297, which is higher than the nationwide average of $60,900.
The cost of memory care in Sandisfield can range from $4,826 per month up to $9,748 per month. The median cost is around $8,671 per month, or about $104,049 annually.
Sandisfield is a small city in Berkshire County within Massachusetts. It is included in the Pittsfield metropolitan statistical area. Though the encompassing area contains 104,960 people, there are just 915 living within the city limits. Approximately 40% of the residents are 55 and over.
The SeniorScore™ for Sandisfield is 74. The city has a mean per capita income of $32,000. The median household income is $60,000 in comparison to an average of $73,000 for the whole of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is about 4.48% and the median home price is $372,000, which is relatively lower than the state average of $514,500.
Sandisfield has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and calm summers. The city receives heavy levels of rainfall each year. Sandisfield has good air quality ratings in relation to other cities.
To see information on the SeniorScore™ for Sandisfield, MA, please visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore/senior-living-in-sandisfield-ma.