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Even after switching to the Quantum version (becoming a much faster browser than the old versions) and many popular add-ons could not be used, Mozilla Firefox remains the best browser when you think about security, privacy and regular updates.
The lists for each of the three above are huge. I could write dozens of pages to describe in full and I would never reach the end. I will try to show only the basic settings for each category.
If you want to get to Firefox’s settings, open the browser and click on the three horizontal lines at the top right of the address bar and then click Options.
Now, you can choose from the categories on the left and we will take them one at a time.
When Firefox starts – Show a blank page. Firefox will open an empty page when it starts. The same can be done by choosing Show your home page and below in the home page box to write “about: blank” without quotation marks. If Firefox opens https://www.google.com on the startup page for example, it would already be a problem. Google already locates you by IP address and you will be redirected to the nearest Google site (probably in your own language). Cookies will be set for this site. If you attempt to change your location by using a VPN or something, you will be recognized by the old fingerprint.
Digital right management (DRM) content – unchecked. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is a technology that enables online video and audio services to enforce that their content is used in accordance with their requirements. Once you uncheck this feature, HTML5 DRM will disappear from your hard drive, but you will have problems using Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu.
Firefox Updates – Allows Firefox to – Never check for updates (checked). Use a background service to install updates automatically (unchecked) and Automatically update search engine (unchecked). Why do we need all of these? Sometimes, after updating Firefox, some settings change and you do not want that. Also, if you hit the Search Engine list, you want your settings to not be changed automatically by updates.
Add search bar in toolbar – checked. If you want to use a search engine you want to do this in a dedicated space, not on the address bar.
Provide search suggestion – Off. Recommended means that you’re often tracked.
“Remember logins and passwords for websites” – disabled. “Remember” means neither privacy nor security.
History – Firefox will – Use custom settings for history – “Remember my browsing and download history” – disabled, Remember – “Remember search and form history” – disabled, “Clear history when Firefox closes” – enabled and in the Settings tab (on the right) enable all options (at least Site Preferences and Offline Website Data) and then click OK.
“Accept cookies and site data from websites (recommended)” – enabled. Choose Keep until – I close Firefox and “Accept third-party cookies and site data” – Never. You don’t want cookies from the advertiser X when you are browsing the site Y. Never!
Tracking protection – Use “Tracking Protection to block known trackers” – choose Always, “Send websites a “Do Not Track” signal that you don’t want to be tracked” – also choose Always. Although it does not apply to all web sites, it’s good to set them up.
Firefox data collection and use – just uncheck all of them.
There are tons of add-ons that boast about security and privacy for Firefox. The problem is that many of them create problems navigating on some sites, and others do not really do anything.
a) uBlock Origin: In addition to removing unwanted ads with this plug-in, its settings can turn on some important security features: Prevent WebRTC from leaking local IP address or Block remote fonts. To enable the settings, after installing uBlock origin, click on its icon in the top bar and under the big blue button (for On / Off) there are four icons. Click the one on the right (open the dashboard). There you have all the uBlock Origin settings.
Canvas Blocker: it helps you get over your browser’s Canvas fingerprint. I wrote a tutorial on canvas fingerprinting and self defense. Install the plug-in and set everything up as in this tutorial. Until Mozilla Firefox closes, you will have the same fingerprint, but after closing it (all windows) you will have another fingerprint.
To reach these settings, type “about:config” in the address bar and press the Enter key. You will be warned that you have entered a dangerous area. Click on “I accept the risk” and you will have a huge table with hidden settings of Mozilla Firefox, ordered by default in an alphabetical order.
Settings can be changed by double-clicking on the name of that specific setting.
Their values can be any of the three: boolean (true or false), integer (a number), or string (a string of characters). The boolean type changes automatically by double-clicking from true to false and from false to true without any other action by the user. For integer and string types, you can change the value in a box that opens up when you double click the setting. You can write another number (for integer) or a string (for string).
Settings that are changed will appear in bold, whereas the default ones appear in the normal font. Also, in the Status column, the modified ones appear as “modifies” and the untouched ones are “default”.
To change a setting, start writing in the Search box and the list of settings will change as you type.
network.dns.disablePrefetch – In theory, it’s a very good option. The browser will use future DNS data in the future. Prefetching is to speed up things for the user. But for security and privacy, this is a big problem. You do not want to expose your DNS server previously used. The default option is false and you must set it true.
geo.enabled – I do not think you want to show your real location regardless of the situation. The default is true and you must set it false.
network.proxy.socks_remote_dns – If you use a proxy or socks set in your browser, Firefox also allows you to use the DNS servers of the proxy or socks address. This will not expose your DNS server. The default option is false and must be changed to true.
Of course there are additional settings, but I have mentioned earlier that this topic can stretch over hundreds of pages. With these settings and plug-ins you will not be perfectly covered on the internet, but at least you will get the people trying to track you down in a lot of trouble. And do not forget that it is very important that you hide your IP address through a high quality VPN service. Otherwise, the advice I gave you does not make any sense.


text: China plans to let its main state pension fund invest in the stock market for the first time, the country’s official news agency, Xinhua, has reported. Technicians know that the an oversold and wash-out market combined with signs of reversal is a powerful buy signal. As well, the market discussion has moved on from the timing of the first rate hike to the pace of the rate hikes. Ned Davis Research showed that the stock market has historically reacted much better to a slow pace of rate increases than a fast pace.

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text: Little is known about this fast paced, energetic and non contact sport. Tchoukball, pronounced ‘chuke-ball’ is a combination of basketball, volleyball and squash. Jen joins Andy Haigh, Competitions Manager for Tchoukball UK, during a training session at Bournemouth University to find out more about this in a ‘fast paced, energetic and non contact’ interview.

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Schaffhausen/Zurich, 25th November 2018 – CHF 1,111,111 towards improving equal opportunities among Swiss children and young people: This impressive total was raised at the 12th annual Laureus Charity Night, which was staged at Hangar Dübendorf on Saturday night. Approximately 650 guests – including numerous celebrities from the worlds of sport, business, politics and show business came together to raise funds for charitable sports projects run by the Laureus Foundation Switzerland. During the charity auction, the IWC Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Edition "Laureus Sport for Good" unique piece went to the highest bidder for CHF 215,000, while a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Cabriolet (R107, 1989) raised CHF 110,000.
Every child should have the chance to shape their own future for the better. That is why the Laureus Foundation Switzerland devotes itself to charity sports projects such as "Laureus Girls in Sport" or "Laureus Cavallo", which set out to create equal opportunities for children in Switzerland. The foundation’s projects are centred around promoting exercise and integration among socially, financially or physically disadvantaged young people.
"We are immensely proud to be a member of the Laureus family. The staggering total raised allows the foundation to continue to support children and young people through sports projects, to inspire them and to create sporting moments they will never forget,"
Linus Fuchs, IWC Managing Director Switzerland and member of the Laureus Foundation Switzerland’s Board of Trustees.
Now in its twelfth year, the theme of the Laureus Charity Night was "family", highlighting just how important a sense of belonging and a strong support network are to the development of young people. The charity gala was hosted by TV sports presenter Rainer Maria Salzgeber, together with comedian Marco Rima. Members of the Laureus Foundation Switzerland council were joined at the event by numerous sports stars and other members of the extended Laureus family. Musical interludes came courtesy of soul singer Marc Sway and his band, as well as a surprise appearance from Swiss rapper Bligg. The evening ended with a cheque for CHF 1,111,111 being handed over to the Laureus Foundation Switzerland.
Besides some "money-can't-buy" experiences, gala guests also had the opportunity to bid for the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar Tourbillon Edition "Laureus Sport for Good" (ref. IW504502) donated by IWC. The unique piece combines a perpetual calendar with a tourbillon and is driven by a 51950 IWC-manufactured calibre. The exclusive Portugieser timepiece is housed in a platinum case and features a blue dial with a gloss finish and rhodium-plated hands. The transparent sapphireglass back provides a glimpse of the solid gold oscillating weight that allows the Pellaton automatic winding to build a power reserve of seven days. For the price of CHF 215,000, the unique masterpiece of watchmaking went to the highest bidder.
The Laureus Foundation Switzerland was established by IWC Schaffhausen and Mercedes-Benz Switzerland in 2006 as an offshoot of the international Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. The aim of the Laureus Foundation Switzerland is to continuously improve the lives of as many children in Switzerland as possible. The foundation's projects are centred around promoting exercise, positive personal development, integration and equal opportunities among socially, financially and/or physically disadvantaged young people. Its main focus is not on achievement, but rather centres on enjoying exercise and shared activities. Laureus supports more than 10,000 children in Switzerland by way of four charitable sports projects per year. The Laureus Charity Night is the foundation’s most important fundraising event and has been held every autumn since 2007.
With a clear focus on technology and development, the Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has been producing timepieces of lasting value since 1868. The company has gained an international reputation based on a passion for innovative solutions and technical ingenuity. One of the world's leading brands in the luxury watch segment, IWC crafts masterpieces of Haute Horlogerie at their finest, combining supreme precision with exclusive design. As an ecologically and socially responsible company, IWC is committed to sustainable production, supports institutions around the globe in their work with children and young people, and maintains partnerships with organisations dedicated to environmental protection.


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This classic Mexican dish happens to be one of Robbie Sigona’s favorite ways to eat nopales. It’s a simple, protein-packed way to enjoy this veggie, which touts numerous nutritious vitamins, including iron, calcium and potassium. To make this dish dairy-free, use only olive oil and leave out the milk and the cheese. Serves 2 to 4.
Directions: Slice and dice the nopales into 1/2-inch cubes.
Add olive oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced nopales and a pinch of red pepper flakes; season with salt. Pan roast/sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. The nopales will release their juices, which will cook off, as the pieces turn an olive color. Remove nopales to a plate and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk, if using.
Melt butter (or more oil) in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add beaten eggs and allow to sit for a minute or two before stirring. Season with salt and pepper, and continue stirring and cooking until the eggs are set. Fold in the cheese, if using, and then add the nopales. Fold the mixture together for about 1 minute.
Transfer eggs to a serving dish. Sprinkle with a little more cheese, if desired, and garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.
Cooked nopales — cactus paddles or leaves — have a citrusy note, making them a delicious addition to diced salads packed with vegetables. You can add other veggies to this dish, such as some cucumber or radish, to give it some extra crunch. Serves 4 to 6.
Add olive oil to a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the diced nopales and season with salt. Pan roast/sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender. The nopales will release their juices, which will cook off, as the pieces turn an olive color. Remove nopales to a plate and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes, beans, red onion and cilantro. Add any other veggies you’re adding at this time, such as radish or roasted corn. Fold in the nopales and lime juice. Taste, season with salt, pepper and more lime juice, if necessary.
Top salad with avocado just before serving. Sprinkle salad with queso fresco, if desired.

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German keyboard layout, designed for German character set.
Whether you want to learn a new language, move to another country, or write an email to your foreign friend - make sure you enjoy it. Your keyboard can be extended with another alphabet by using our keyboard layout stickers for German.
German is a primary language of germans, austrians, and swiss. It is also spoken in Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. There are over 100 million people around the world who are native German speakers, and about the same number of non-native speakers who use German as a second language. The eariest writings in Old German are dated 6th - 9th century AD. The German alphabet consists of 26 Roman letters, and is extended with 3 umlauts and one ligature symbol.
German keyboard is based on the QWERTZ layout defined in the old DIN 2137-2 German standard, and includes accent keys and additional characters accessed with AltGr.

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Not quite long, we highlighted some reasons that hinder access to finance for smallholder farmers. Access to agricultural credit has countless benefits to smallholder farmers. It guarantees an increase in agricultural produce and income. Agricultural credit is the term applied to funds borrowed by individuals, farm businesses and others for use in producing, storing, processing and marketing crops and livestock products.
At the International Agric Expo 2018 held in Kano in October, the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna, bemoaned that many farmers in Kano had refused to pay back loans which they benefited from. According to him, only four farmers out of 4,500 in Kano were able to repay the loans given to them.
In March 2018, The Bank of Agriculture (BoA) stated that it was on a recovery mission of disbursed funds to farmers, amounting to over ₦60 billion. The BoA’s Managing Director, Mohammed Kabir, lamented that the farmers have several tricks up their sleeves to avoid payment of loans.
Access to credit is very important but it can end badly if not managed optimally.
How Can Financial Institutions Oversee Credit Disbursed to Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria?
First, the use of extension agents is a way of monitoring agricultural credits paid out to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. An extension agent is one who manages specific activities of a farmer. Such activities involve marketing of farm produce, making land improvements and repairs, covering operation costs among others. An extension agent also serves as a bridge between agricultural credits and smallholder farmers. Rather than disbursing the credit to the farmer directly, the agent is given the loan to manage the farmer, provides farm inputs needed by the farmer and ensure that the credit is repaid.
In addition to managing loans for the farmers, awareness should be created by the extension agents on various available credit sources. They should encourage smallholder farmers to apply for credit as early as possible to avoid delay experienced in disbursing the fund.
The use of bank accounts is another effective approach to watch credit disbursed to smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Loans approved for smallholder farmers should be disbursed to accounts owned by the farmers in instalments. The farmer in return buys farm inputs needed for cultivation at a particular time. Further loans are then disbursed to smallholder farmers if there is noticeable progress in their agricultural project.
A strengthened cooperative makes it easier for financial institutions to be more responsive to the need of smallholder farmers in terms of credit facility. Cooperatives will hold each member accountable to the loan they receive and ensure every last penny is repaid for future access to loans.
Most smallholder farmers have limited access to agricultural credit. Strengthening exciting cooperative, creating new ones will make access to agricultural credit easier. The risk factors of lack of acceptable collateral, high interest rate is better tackled as a group.
How Will These Approaches Help Smallholder Farmers in The Long run?
Many smallholder farmers in Nigeria instantly get overwhelmed by the “power of purchase” when they receive a loan. They are not cut out for efficient management of agricultural credit and as a result, they mismanage the credit and fail to pay back. This prevents credit institutions from funding other smallholder farmers who wish to collect loans for agricultural projects.
In the long run, effective tracking of credit disbursed to smallholder farmers in Nigeria ensures an increase in standard of living, refinancing of older loans, and increased agricultural production among others. It also helps to make sure that the farmer keeps their end of the bargain.
What other ways do you think can be used? Let us know in the comments.
Akinnagbe Oluwole Matthew and Adonu Anthony Uchechukwu, 2014. Rural Farmers Sources and Use of Credit in Nusukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research, 8: 195-203.
Kano govt laments failure of farmers to repay loans. Retrieved from https://www.vanguardngr.com/2018/10/kano-govt-laments-failure-of-farmers-to-repay-loans/. Accessed on 26th January 2019.
The use of cooperatives, will surely help in loan recovery and even mitigate against bad loans. The survival for good is uppermost in the mind of members. Default would be reduced to the barest if not totally delimited.

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Home » Blog » What’s New in Caringo Swarm?
Recently, we released updates to Swarm 9 with enhancements to improve the operation and ease of maintenance of your storage cluster. All customers with current support contracts can download the latest software from Caringo Connect.
As the pioneer in object-based software-defined storage, we continue to evolve our technology to meet the emerging needs of our customers who span a diverse set of verticals from media & entertainment (M&E), to high-performance computing (HPC), to government, to managed service providers (MSP), just to name a few. Here are the highlights from our recent updates.
Those of you familiar with Caringo Swarm Object Storage understand the importance of our rich metadata capabilities and how these capabilities enable organizations to manage and use data at a massive scale. We have expanded the built-in searching capabilities with a multi-representational metadata typing. Now, in addition to indexing content metadata as strings, Swarm now supports alternative representations—such as numeric, time, and geo-location—for the same metadata. This provides applications with powerful query capabilities when performing searching operations.
Increasingly, S3 interoperability is a requirement for organizations. Contrary to AWS S3 API guidance, some S3 applications naively codify formatting validations for opaque response information in their multipart operations. In order to support these applications, the storage cluster now mimics the AWS formatting behavior of the S3 opaque response fields on multipart upload and listing operations. In addition, the Content Gateway includes additional improvements to support Amazon S3 compatibility.
Swarm volumes that hold mostly small objects and were formatted by Swarm 7.5 or earlier can now be automatically upgraded in place to better handle objects <100KB. This format upgrade allows the disk journal space to be correctly sized after-the-fact for existing deployments where small objects are the predominant storage and where the current journals are full. Additional management simplifications include improve handling for virtual machine volumes, encrypted volumes, and event reporting.
Want to learn more about what these enhancements mean and engage in live Q&A? Join me on June 21 for a live webcast. Register now to watch live or view on-demand.


text: We have introduced a new algorithm in the parallel processing PMEMD module of the AMBER suite that allows MD simulations with a potential involving two coupled torsions. We have used this modified module to study the green fluorescent protein. A coupled torsional potential was adjusted on high accuracy quantum chemical calculations of the anionic chromophore in the first excited state, and several 15-ns-long MD simulations were performed. We have obtained an estimate of the fluorescence lifetime (2.2 ns) to be compared to the experimental value (3 ns), which is, to the best of our knowledge, the first theoretical estimate of that lifetime.

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NVIDIA quietly rolled out two entry-level notebook graphics processors, the GeForce MX130 and GeForce MX110. The two continue to be based on the "Maxwell" GPU architecture, and from the looks of it, appear to be based on the "GM108" silicon. With a core-configuration of 384 CUDA cores, 16 TMUs, and 8 ROPs, and GDDR5 memory, and mentioned that the MX130 is "2.5x" as fast as Intel UHD 620 graphics, while the MX110 is "1.5x" as fast, with slower DDR3 memory. Both support NVIDIA Optimus technology, besides the feature-set of the "Maxwell" architecture, and complete the MX100-series entry-level notebook GPU family led by the GP108-based MX150, which offers 4x UHD 620 performance.
Mx110 is pointless, unless you want some gpu power with a pentium or something, but the mx130 might make sense to someone. Considering the mx150 notebooks are generally quite cheap though, there might still not be much point in getting a notebook with a mx130.
NVIDIA won't reveal the exact core-config or clock speeds of the two, but mentioned that the MX130 is "2.5x" as fast as Intel UHD 620 graphics, while the MX110 is "1.5x" as fast.
Not to mention that it goes against the general naming convention Nvidia, or AMD, follow wrt GPU of the same class.
With the new Intel+AMD iGPU the MX150 it self is somehow pointless now, and maybe these new babies will be a hard sell.
The MX150 is a tier or two below the Vega dGPU in KBL H, it probably costs less than half as well. The MX series is basically aimed as the 940MX replacement, with a 64bit GDDR5 bus, it's in a class of its own atm.
It's about the drivers. For all the efforts that AMD is putting in, nV still has a lot of driver reputation, especially in the professional space. Basically this is for the people who want nVidia drivers at around iGPU power levels, which is exactly what this is.
Ain't no driver going to make these chips more appealing. Performance ranging from 1.5-2.5X the speed of the Intel UHD 620 is still pretty terrible.
They should have just stopped at the MX150 , these companies sometimes just don't know when to stop with their product segmentation.
I have never heard "Gee I wish I had an Nvidia card with the power of an Intel iGPU", that's dumb AF. Nvidia's drivers don't add squat to the equation.
The AMD / Intel partnership makes these Nvidia chips completely irrelevant. No laptop OEM is going to be adding a separate weaker dGPU when they can get everything in a smaller single package that is more powerful. I expect that the AMD / Intel solution is also more energy efficient.
I have Intel iGPU at work, and I sure as hell wish I had an Nvidia card at the same performance level instead. Why not more performance you ask? Well, presumably, that'd cost more money for something I don't need.
Intel drivers create so many problems for me with projectors, screens etc. at anything other than 1080p or 1368*768, and in my experience Nvidia GPUs tend to have better output options for 1920*1200 and above, too.
TBH that sounds like an issue with your equipment, not Intel drivers. I have zero issues using Intel graphics with my projectors and 4k monitors. But yes, adding a dGPU at the same power of Intel graphics is dumb. It consumes more power just by adding a 2nd GPU, it takes up valuable space, and it needs to be cooled. Until Nvidia can come up with it's own x86 CPU, which may be never, it makes zero sense as a mobile device OEM to waste precious battery life and space.
I think it's more likely to be to do with the specific laptops we have, or just their age (Ivy Bridge era i5-3****Us), as it happens with too many different monitors and laptops to be a specific fault imo.
Reminds me of GF2/GF4 MX's.
You would not believve the crap i been going though with there ION graphics, or maybe you would. I do know i would be very weary about buying any thing nVidia notebook related, although not just nVidia's fault some one intel driver support too.


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Growing up near St. Louis, I wrote Bill Veeck a letter in June of 1953, chastising him for trading Virgil Trucks and Bob Elliott from the Browns to the Detroit Tigers for Darrell Johnson and Lou Kretlow.
But what did a kid sitting with the Knothole Gang in old Sportsman's Park know?
For Veeck, the really important part of that deal wasn't Johnson, a young catcher, or Kretlow, a journeyman pitcher. The Browns were going to finish in last place with Johnson and Kretlow, or with Trucks and Elliott, but the main thing for Veeck was that they just finish. That made the $75,000 that Detroit sent along with Johnson and Kretlow paramount.
So finish the '53 season the St. Louis Browns did, on a late September day before 3,000 fans. The $75,000 that Veeck got from Detroit in June was gone, and there were not enough baseballs for the team to take batting practice before that last game. And then the Browns were gone, too, sold off to a Baltimore group and renamed the Orioles in time for the '54 season.
Only a masochist could reminisce about Veeck's three seasons in St. Louis--292 losses, two last-place finishes and one next-to-last--but baseball's Barnum will be remembered more for what he did on one day in that town than for the pennants won and attendance records set with the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago White Sox.
In recent years, Veeck would turn sideways when he saw me coming. "Tell me the midget story," I would request, to which he would say: "Again?"
But he loved telling how he had signed 3-foot 7-inch, 65-pound Eddie Gaedel to a contract, given him a uniform with fraction number "1 8" on the back and sent him to the plate against the Tigers on Aug. 19, 1951.
Veeck told the Gaedel story the same way every time, which probably meant that the facts were intact. Despite having been there, in a crowd of 18,000, the particulars were still a blur to me, other than remembering that Gaedel popped out of a giant cake between games of a doubleheader and walked on four pitches by Detroit's Bob (Sugar) Cain to lead off the second game. But in the re-telling, Veeck spared no small detail, including the intrigue of sneaking Gaedel into the ballpark with only a few people knowing.
Years ago, Charlie (King Kong) Keller, the retired Yankee outfielder, digressed during an interview about his standardbred horse breeding farm to say that he had been on the Detroit bench the day Gaedel batted. Bothered by a chronic sore back, Keller was playing out the string as a pinch-hitter for the Tigers.
"The Tigers stayed at a hotel not far from the St. Louis ballpark," Keller said. "Rumors were flying around the lobby that Sunday morning that Veeck was going to do something really crazy. He had done some goofy things in the past, but they were saying this day that Veeck was going to out-Veeck himself."
In St. Louis, that would have taken some out-Veecking. The burr-headed owner, up to his nostrils in red ink, offered bunkum instead of baseball. He not only brought Satchel Paige, the relic who had pitched in Cleveland when he was in his mid-40s, to St. Louis as a player, but he also gave him a job playing the drums for a jazz combo between games of doubleheaders. When in the bullpen, Paige occupied a reclining lounge chair.
Veeck also hired Max Patkin, the comic contortionist, to entertain the fans, then put him on the first-base coaching line. Criminy, the Browns' hitting was already a laughing matter.
To aid Zack Taylor, his unflappable manager, Veeck brought Grandstand Managers Night, giving placards with strategic options to a section of fans behind the St. Louis dugout. When the opposition rallied, a majority card count determined whether Taylor should remove his pitcher. Hit-away or bunt situations were called by the fans.
Veeck put a basketball court on the infield and hired the Harlem Globetrotters. The opponents weren't a real basketball team, they were the Browns, some of whom were better at bouncing a ball than catching or hitting one.
A ballplayer playing for a team like that had every right to see a psychiatrist. Veeck thought of that, too, and hired Dr. David Tracy to probe the team's tormented psyches.
Naturally, the rest of the American League club owners despised Veeck for his shenanigans. Still, Veeck thought that he could eventually compete in St. Louis with the National League Cardinals, whose principal owner, Fred Saigh, had financial problems and was eventually indicted for income tax evasion. Veeck still owned the ballpark, and in those days the American League, if not the Browns, had more box-office players.
Saigh's problems became Veeck's problems, however, when the Cardinals were sold to the locally owned Anheuser-Busch brewery, a company with deep pockets. After the '52 season, Veeck knew his days in St. Louis were numbered, and he asked the league for permission to move the franchise to Baltimore.
The league turned him down.
"I had to stay alive in St. Louis," Veeck said. "They were not only sending me back to a city that knew I wanted to leave, they were sending me back broke. In anticipation of the move to Baltimore, I had gone into hock for almost $400,000 (then a fancy sum) for new players."
Veeck said that Dan Topping, one of the owners of the Yankees, had said to him: "We're going to keep you in St. Louis and bankrupt you. Then we will decide where the franchise is going to go."
To survive the '53 season, Veeck sold his ranch, his ballpark and players like Trucks and Elliott. There were no tricks left, Eddie Gaedel having taken a forced retirement when Will Harridge, the league president, banned all midgets the day after Gaedel batted.
"So midgets were out," Veeck said later. "But nobody ever explained to me why Phil Rizzuto was still playing."
Exploding scoreboard that sent fireworks shooting into the sky to celebrate a home run by the home team.
Strolling musicians in the grandstand.
Morning games for night-shift workers during World War II.
Occasionally used clowns as base coaches .
On Aug 24, 1951, let 1,115 fans, so-called "grandstand managers," run the St. Louis Browns while seated in the stands behind the team's dugout.
Used a midget, Eddie Gaedel, to bat for the Browns against the Detroit Tigers and pitcher Bob Cain in St. Louis on Aug. 19, 1951. Gaedel, standing 3 feet 7 inches and wearing uniform fraction number "1 8" on his back, drew a walk on four pitches. It was Gaedel's only plate appearance. American League President Will Harridge voided Gaedel's contract the next day "in the best interests of baseball."


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Right I have some HD video editting to do, and I am suffering from serious lag. I was wondering does anyone have experience of monitors that are 1080p full HD (whatever)?
The next question would be, can I connect it to my macbook?
lag when video editing won't be down to the screen, it will be down to 3 things, ram, cpu (and gpu if program can accelerate using it) and hard drive access speeds.
but that is cs4 and i'm still cs3!
So not sure what to do, I might have to do some wrangling, and trial CS4.
If you still need a monitor, any decent one over 20" would be able to show a 1080p video at 100% size.
The resolution on my iMac is set to 1680 x 1050... which would probably translate as 1050 p or i. I'm no expert mind.
So the next question is, how do I run a second screen on my mac. I have googled it in the past and to be honest all I see is complete tech gibberish! I need an idiots guide!
Yeah pretty much. I've seen Typo set it up so it can't be that hard.
You need a display connector thing though, apple doesn't use standard ones.
Glad you've been paying attention.
that would be why I got confused!


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Tellers work in rotating teams – one team each Sunday – to tally church collections.
Volunteers who are available to assist in mailings, clerical help, church records and bookkeeping, and archives on an as needed basis.
Parishioners who love our heritage church and give their time for the care and cleaning inside and out! They work as individuals or teams of family and/or friends. Days and times vary according to the preference and schedule accommodation. Some team members who cannot connect at the team’s particular time work independently.
Individuals who provide service in caring for the sanctuary and those articles used for the liturgy such as vestments, vessels and linens.

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WARREN. Mr. President, I thank Senator Udall.
I am proud to join with my colleagues in speaking on climate change. Senators have been speaking on this issue since yesterday, all through the night, to add their voices to the millions of voices around the country who are committed to fighting climate change.
The level of commitment we have seen from these Senators is extraordinary, and we will need an extraordinary commitment here in Congress, around the country, and around the world to address this issue. We will need that commitment because we are on the cusp of climate crisis, a point of no return, which will threaten our health, our economy, and our world.
We are also on the cusp of innovation in clean energy and energy efficiency which has the possibility of transforming energy production and consumption. In other words, we are at a moment of great danger and great opportunity, a moment where we must make choices about whether we will go boldly into the future, investing in innovation, establishing serious and smart regulations, and committing to address the climate crisis or whether we will continue to subsidize fossil fuels of the past and ignore the risks to our future. It is up to us.
Doing something new is hard, because when it comes to environmental and energy issues in this country, powerful, entrenched, deep-pocketed corporations are lined up to fight any change from the status quo. These powerful corporations defend policies which poison our air and foul our water with little regard for the well-being of future generations. These powerful interests work hard to tilt the playing field so energy entrepreneurs and innovators have a hard time getting a foothold in the market. These powerful interests too often have a stranglehold on our political system, blocking not only bold change, but even conservative, market-based reforms.
When it comes to environmental and energy policy, the system is rigged--it is rigged against our families and it is rigged against our future. Let me give one example.
In 2012, the five biggest oil companies--ExxonMobil, Shell, Chevron, BP, and ConocoPhillips--made combined profits of $118 billion. At the same time, they sucked down billions of dollars in tax subsidies from the American people. Over 10 years, oil and gas companies will receive $40 billion in taxpayer subsidies. And if the Republicans have their way, these companies will get even bigger breaks in their taxes.
Think about what $40 billion could mean for our future: a serious investment in research to figure out the [[Page S1461]] problem of energy storage and to develop better incentives for wind and solar installation; certainty and predictability for investors and entrepreneurs who have a big idea in green energy or energy efficiency and want to build a new business. And here is the point to underline: We can invest in research and develop new markets without spending any new money, if we just shift our priorities from old fossil fuel energy to new clean energy.
A tax policy which protects these powerful interests of the past is a tax policy which is rigged against the entrepreneurs, small businesses, and innovators of the future. It is rigged against families who want their children to live in a world where they can drink the water and breathe the air.
In preparation for the speech I am giving this morning, I asked Americans to write in and talk about how their lives will be affected if we do not get serious about climate change. My question was a simple one: If we don't do anything at all to stop climate change, what do you think the world will look like 25 years from now? I would like to read some of the responses for the record. These are just a few of the more than 5,000 letters I received on this issue. It is obvious to me the people of Massachusetts and the people of our great Nation are worried about this problem. So let me read from some of their letters.
Blake Cady of Brookline, MA, writes: I served on a US Navy icebreaker in the Arctic from 1959- 1961 and saw th[at] relatively pristine region with intact permafrost and heavy sea ice well into the summer off Baffin Island and further north. Now, much of the Arctic Ocean ice cover is disappearing and is predicted to be entirely gone by the end of the 2030 summer season. . . .
Currently there is open water across the Northwest Passage in the summer, and shipping has become routine, [which is] a profound change already. There will be untold alterations-- from the warming Arctic Ocean to accompany the rapidly melting Greenland ice cap--which have the potential to change global currents and further escalate global warming trends.
There is still a narrow time window to address this looming climate disaster, but action must be forceful and rapid to escape its worst aspects. I fear for my children's and grandchildren's future.
A letter from Susan Timberlake of Florence, MA: I used to be a clinical chemist. We made up ``buffers'' as part of our tools that kept a solution at the pH [that is, relative acidity] that you desired even as you added things that would upset the pH.
Really good buffers have really good capacity. CO2 dissolved in water as a bicarbonate has pretty good buffering capability. Once all the buffering capacity is used up the pH change is precipitous. The pH shifts radically and directly as anything else is added to the solution. You lose any control you had over the chemical reaction(s).
And here is where she makes the connection.
The oceans are where much of our excess CO2 is going. . . . So far the oceans have been absorbing the CO2. . . . But the coral reefs and the starfish on the west coast of America don't lie. We have no idea . . . how much buffering capacity is left (or not). If we keep this up we will have a well carbonated, acidic--and quite dead-- ocean.
[That's] [n]ot something I can bear leaving for my children and grandchildren. (And I am a registered Republican--[a] conservationist in the real sense.) A letter from Nilan M. MacDonald of Scituate, MA: I live in Scituate, MA, on Boston's South Shore. We are about two miles from the coast. In 25 years we could be flooded out. Also, storms are worsening, and we have been left without power for days at a time, which has endangered our health ([and] we are seniors).
In 25 years, populations who live at sea level will become climate refugees as sea levels rise. This will affect people worldwide. Crops will be threatened by droughts and floods. Diseases now in check will become rampant as the planet warms. Mosquitos are the deadliest animal vector for human diseases--and their numbers and range will greatly increase with climate change.
Dorothy Bagley of Hudson, MA writes: If folks think that this has been a bad winter in New England and weird all over the world, [consider] how much worse it will be in 25 years. Areas of concern to me [are]: weather changes affecting crops, water supplies, flooding, etc. Our whole style of life is in danger . . .
I am a retired Chemistry Teacher and I know what the effect of temperature is on chemical reactions. Our World is one big chemistry experiment . . . with so many variables which compound the problems.
We can take steps, however small they may seem, like lessening pollution due to carbon-containing fuels, lower speed limits, increase[d] use of alternative fuels, chang[ing] the Nation's attitude about recycling . . . chang[ing] our transportation by . . . mak[ing} our cars more efficient, etc.
Education and focus are the keys. People need to know that they can effect a change both positively and negatively. Unless citizens' attitudes change toward any of the above, nothing will help to minimize what will be in 25 years.
A letter from Mon Cochran of Orleans, MA, who writes: Dear Elizabeth, I am 72 years old and living on Cape Cod, where I grew up. When I was a kid back in the 1940s my parents and other very old people used to tell scary stories about the Hurricane of 1938, and how it knocked down all the trees and blew the roofs off houses. We saw pictures of boats smashed on the shore or carried up into the streets by the flood tides.
As I grew up in Orleans, we experienced a series of hurricanes, starting with Carol in 1954 and then Diana the next year. Each time our parents remember 1938--and each time I remember being very, very scared as the storms barreled across the bay like furious freight trains while we cowered in the basement. In 1960 Donna came through, and even though I was 18 years old by then the fear that the house would be destroyed brought nightmares.
Now I am a grandfather, and know much more about what causes hurricanes and why they can be so destructive than my parents did back then. For the past twenty years or so we have been lucky on the Cape--most of the really bad storms have been confined to the Caribbean or turned inland before reaching us.
My grandchildren Tom and Kay and I have been learning about global warming together, and we have noticed, in particular, how our bay, and the ocean it connects to seems to be warmer every year. The ocean water over at Nauset Bay is so warm in the summer that we can boogie board indefinitely without getting cold. What we have been reading about hurricanes is that the warmer the water is, the more energy that is available to the storm and the stronger it becomes.
Kay and Tom were very scared by the pictures of Superstorm Sandy they saw on TV and were worried that a storm like that, or worse, might hit us here in South Orleans. As for me, I think it is just a matter of time, but I don't tell them that. They live in Boston and have visions of a great wall of water roaring into Boston Harbor, knocking down all the buildings in the waterfront and surging up into the neighborhood where they live in Roslindale.
From what I have been learning, we have already pumped so much extra carbon into the air, that these much more extreme storms are likely to occur no matter what we do. If we redouble our effort to switch to clean energy--solar, wind, hydro, tidal, geothermal, and biofuels--the way they are doing now in Europe, and even in countries such as China and India, then 25 years from now Tom and Kay will know that a sustainable lifestyle is possible and their children can look forward to a much safer and more secure second half of the 20th century.
From Ken Marien of Westminster, MA: [I expect to see] [m]ore severe weather patterns, colder colds, warmer warms, dryer days, wetter floods, bigger storms, higher winds, more dust, more mud, loss of marginal growth plant and animal life.
I have many more letters. As I said, I received more than 5,000 letters from people in Massachusetts and across the country. I wish I could read every one of them. I don't kid myself. We are up against an army of lobbyists, and we will not win all the fights ahead. But here in the Senate we have leaders who will fight as hard as we can to protect our environmental future.
The Senator from Rhode Island, Mr. Whitehouse, has shown dedication to addressing climate change and his commitment to ocean issues and the coastline has been visionary.
My colleague from Massachusetts, Senator Markey, has committed his long career to protecting and preserving the environment.
Senator Boxer, from California, who chairs the Environment and Public Works Committee in the Senate has been a force to fight to protect our environment. Senator Schatz, from Hawaii, organized Senators to speak through the night on this issue and is quickly distinguishing himself as a leader in the fight against climate change.
In a few minutes, Senator Cardin will come forward and continue this important discussion.
I am proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with such dedicated public servants and with all of the Senators who have held the floor for so many hours to draw attention to our urgent need for climate change.
We are on the cusp of a climate crisis, a point of no return. We can continue to subsidize polluters and ignore [[Page S1462]] the warnings all around us or we can invest in a future that can create jobs, a future that can strengthen our national security and, most of all, a future that can save our planet.
This is our moment in history. We can act, we must act, and we will act.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Udall of New Mexico). The Senator from Maryland.

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Spécial Magazine | Are Rihanna & Dicaprio really dating?
Are Rihanna & Dicaprio really dating?
Are you dating Drake or Leonardo DiCaprio? Please make up your mind, Riri.
It seems that the alleged couple is more serious than they have ever been. The two had started rumors of being together when they were spotted hanging out with each other last year.
The rumor about the Leonardo DiCaprio and Rihanna dating started when they were spotted getting cosy at Coachella Music Festival together. They were again seen at Las Vegas and the rumor mills have started rolling once more.
A lot of palpable chemistry between the singer and the Titanic star have been reported. It’s even been said that the two were spotted fooling around.
On the other hand, there are reports claiming that Rihanna is dating Drake once again… Are you dating Drake or Leonardo DiCaprio? Please make up your mind, Riri.

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“The economy still isn’t strong enough to handle it.
“Fed officials sharply downgraded their economic forecast for this year. They projected the economy would grow between 1.8% and 2% this year, well below the range of 2.3% to 2.7% in its last forecast in March.
The economy is stagnating, the middle class hasn’t seen any wage increases adjusted for inflation for at least 10 years. He is priced out of the housing market, over loaded with debt, lives paycheck to paycheck, and doesn’t have the extra money to get the economy moving. I think the people in charge ought to be fired for incompetence; 92 million people out of work or looking for work; almost 50 million people on EBT.
If taxpayers suddenly stopped subsidizing Amtrak, what do you think would happen?
Before trying to answer that question, it is useful to review U.S. railroad history. The first railroads were built in the United States in the late 1820s, and by 1900, only 70 years later, almost every town in the country had rail access.
Railroads were high tech, the Internet of their time. The system was built and profitably operated by private companies.
Amtrak and the modern freight railroad companies use the infrastructure that was built long ago. The 180-year-old privately built Canton Viaduct (an incredible stone bridge – see link) in Canton, Massachusetts and the 100-year-old Hell Gate Bridge (the model for the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia) over the East River in New York are still used by Amtrak.
The investor-owned Pennsylvania Railroad built the hugely expensive North River Tunnels under the Hudson River in 1904-1908, which were technological wonders of the time. They are still used by all of those who ride Amtrak from New Jersey to New York.
Once the railroads were built, state and local governments began heavily taxing every mile of track and other railroad facilities, and the federal government imposed endless regulations, including regulating fares.
The predictable result was that expenses grew faster than revenues — causing deferred capital spending and maintenance. Eighty years ago, trucks, automobiles and airplanes began to lure away rail’s customers. As a result, the rail industry began a death march after World War II.
Railroad companies ripped up thousands of miles of track to save on expenses and tax levies. Today, the United States has a fraction of the number of miles of railroad tracks compared to what it had 100 years ago. Route mileage peaked at 254,251 miles in 1916 and fell to 139,679 miles in 2011.
By the late 1960s, most of the nation’s railroads were in deep trouble as a result of new forms of competition, disastrous tax and regulatory policies, and inflexible unions. In 1971, the federal government created Amtrak as a government corporation to operate intercity passenger rail service.
By contrast, freight rail was finally deregulated in 1980, now resulting in the most efficient and profitable freight railways in the world.
Amtrak has eaten through more than $45 billion in taxpayer subsidies in its 44-year history. The only line it has that it claims to be profitable is the Northeast corridor from Washington to Boston, which was shut down for six days following last week’s fatal train crash near Philadelphia.
It is widely acknowledged that Amtrak is poorly managed — as are most government enterprises — but nothing is done about it by either the administration or Congress. Amtrak even manages to lose money on its food service, which is hard to do when one has a captive market and serves only mediocre food at high prices.
Studies show the government could save money by giving away airline tickets to everyone who rides some of the long-distance Amtrak routes, because the subsidy per passenger exceeds the cost of an airline ticket over the same route.
It is no surprise that many of those who call for more taxpayer spending on Amtrak are the affluent media and political folks who frequently travel between New York and Washington. To pay for their subsidies, they seem to have no trouble taxing lower-income folks in much of America who have no access to Amtrak.
The rail tunnels under the Hudson River are now more than a hundred years old and will need to be rebuilt or replaced. Many members of Congress are calling for billions of taxpayer dollars to be spent to rebuild these tunnels.
Yet we have many examples of private companies that are willing to invest in transportation infrastructure, such as bridges, tunnels and roads, when they are allowed to charge market prices for use of the infrastructure. No taxpayer dollars need be spent.
Again, if the subsidies were eliminated, what would happen?
All of the trains now operated by Amtrak, other than the Northeast corridor, would cease operation. But then many private entrepreneurs would buy up some of the rail cars or buy new ones, and make contracts with the railroads to run trains over their tracks (Amtrak uses the private railroad companies’ tracks).
Private passenger rail companies might well successfully compete with airplanes, buses and cars on some routes by providing luxury services with great dining cars as an alternative transportation experience, as they do in other parts of the world.
We now know that a socialistic, government-regulated, -taxed and -operated passenger rail does not work. So let’s get rid of Amtrak and its taxpayer subsidies, and see what magic free-market rail entrepreneurs might create.
Amazing scenes from Baltimore: rioters throwing bricks at police, looting and burning down a CVS pharmacy and other stores, stomping on police cars and setting them on fire.
The rioting followed the funeral of Freddie Gray on Monday (4/27), a black man who died in police custody in uncertain circumstances. The next day (4/28), National Guard in camouflage patrolled the streets, and a curfew was imposed.
The rioters also burned down a housing project for seniors and a community centre, a $16million investment by the Southern Baptist Church that was due to open in six months. It was meant to be a sign of hope in a blighted area.
Reverend Donte Hickman, who worked for years on the project, said “My eyes have been filled with tears.” Of the arsonists, Hickman said “I can”t make sense out of nonsense”.
What is so sad about the degeneration of protesting over Gray’s suspicious death into rioting and arson is how self-destructive it all is. Rather than strike a blow against the police, the political authorities or “the system,” the rioters mainly hurt their own communities, making life worse for local people and even themselves.
And yet, despite the evident self-destructiveness, some were claiming that the rioters were “uprisers” that represented a “rebellion”. Morehouse College professor Mark Hill Lamont told CNN that the turmoil in Baltimore was “resistance to oppression” rather than rioting.
But there was nothing “political” in the rioting and looting. It wasn’t a continuation of protests by other means. In fact, in political terms, destroying one’s neighborhood is a big setback for those who want to have legitimate concerns about policing addressed and effect other changes.
As we know from The Wire and elsewhere, the people of Baltimore, like those in many of America’s inner cities, do face enormous obstacles to getting on in life. Unemployment in Baltimore is high, with more than 50 per cent out of work in certain areas of the city, and many people are poor. Violent crime is more than three times the national average, and black men are incarcerated at high levels. Relations between the population and the police are seriously strained – and that can’t be neatly blamed on race, as Baltimore has for many years had a black mayor and a black police commissioner, and 40 per cent of the police officers are black.
In other words, Freddie Gray’s death was seen by many as only the latest example of a deeply disturbing pattern.
These are facts. Yet it does not follow that current circumstances in Baltimore provide the “fuel” for rioting or otherwise explain it. Commentary that effectively says “black people in Baltimore live in poor conditions, they are justifiably angry, so of course they are going to smash things up” is patronizing.
But Obama and others then quickly move on to outline a litany of conditions that somehow are supposed to explain the rioting. This is a more subtle view, seemingly analytical and sympathetic, but it betrays low expectations of local people. And based on interviews in the aftermath of the rioting, it is not how the people of Baltimore see themselves.
Too many are claiming that the rioting was predictable and inevitable. But rioting is not inevitable. Saying “Well, what do you expect them to do?” is not progressive; it is insulting.
A minority of the Baltimore population rioted. Essentially some people in Baltimore opportunistically used legitimate concerns about policing as an excuse for destructive, illegitimate ends. This does not mean that it is not serious.
Attempts to downplay the rioting as no big deal, and to blame the media for covering it (like when City Council president Bernard Young says he is “disturbed by the way the media is focusing on the negativity of this city”), are an evasion. But it does mean that there is the potential for the majority to assert itself.
The rioting in Baltimore exposes a breakdown in social order and a vacuum of authority. Leaders, from politicians to the police, do not appear able to assert and obtain authority. They have all seemed to be caught off-guard and out of touch, especially with younger people.
The police in particular lack authority. They can’t command people simply with their presence in the way they once might have done, and they now have only two modes of operation: stand by, or go in with excessive force. And after authorities in Ferguson were widely criticized, both politicians and the police are not clear on what to do.
It is not just those at the top who lack authority. Parents, pastors and other community leaders do not seem capable of taking control, either. They are all appalled that this is happening, but seem one step behind.
In that regard, one mom, Toya Graham, has been rightly praised for stopping her son from rioting. In a video that went viral, Graham is seen pushing her masked son away from the crowd, slapping him on the head over and over, and screaming at him.
Not all support Graham – an Occupy activist said “the violent mother’s actions constitute second-degree child abuse” – but the popularity of the hashtag #momoftheyear shows that many do. That’s encouraging, even if moms on their own can’t solve all of the problems.
Those who have visited Baltimore will know that it is, despite its problems, a wonderful city. People are friendly and will call strangers “hon” (short for “honey”). Cuisine, culture and sports are all vibrant. The city is more than a poverty-stricken mess, and the people protesting, cleaning up afterwards and volunteering to help others are more representative than those who rioted.
The people of Baltimore have the potential to achieve their aspirations. But liberals do them no favors, nor show them true support, if they gloss over what happened, dismiss residents as inevitably prone to rioting, or try to glorify destructiveness and claim it is a form of political protest.
Sean Collins is a writer based in New York.
Why do very successful nations often adopt policies that lead to their undoing?
After a revolution or major reform, some countries allow a high degree of economic freedom, establish the rule of law, protect private property rights and establish low tax rates with strict limits on government spending and regulation.
The economy takes off, the citizens become far richer and then the government mucks it up, usually by attempting to redistribute income and expand state control.
Is Chile, which has been one of the bright spots in the world economy, falling into this pattern under socialist President Michelle Bachelet?
For the past three decades, Chile has outperformed the other South American countries and now has the highest per-capita income in South America, averaging approximately $22,000 per year on a purchasing power parity basis.
The World Bank lists Chile as a “developed economy,” and it was the first Latin American country to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. The average Chilean has a per capita income about three times higher than in 1983.
And now the Chilean people seem poised to let Ms. Bachelet throw it all away.
Joel Gilbert’s new documentary film, “There’s No Place Like Utopia,” depicts Barack Obama as the wizard in an Oz-like story that offers some surprises.
Such as that Peggy Joseph – the Florida voter who became infamous during the 2008 presidential campaign for saying Barack Obama would “pay for my gas and my mortgage” – no longer supports the president.
“Obama has made promise after promise that have all turned out to be empty, all turned out to be lies,” said Gilbert. “The people I met who supported him were literally in dungeons in the witch’s castle, everything had changed for the worse – Detroit, South Side Chicago, Newark.
The movie takes viewers on a journey of discovery across America, emulating the highly successful style of progressive filmmaker Michael Moore.
In it, Gilbert depicts Barack Obama as “the Wizard” in the Land of Oz.
Order your copy of “There’s No Place Like Utopia” now.
Outlets such as Amazon Instant Video won’t have “There’s No Place Like Utopia” until Dec. 2.
I’m Appalled At Such Nonsense!
“Don’t let anybody tell you it’s corporations and businesses create jobs,” Clinton said.
The last thing this country needs is a person who believes this nonsense!
“If corporations and businesses don’t create jobs, then who or what does? Government? Governments don’t create jobs. All government jobs are “created” by taking money from businesses, corporations, and workers through taxes. If businesses and corporations didn’t exist, government wouldn’t have any money to tax, thus, there wouldn’t be any government jobs.
“Microsoft was founded in 1975. Prior to this date, Microsoft did not employ anybody. Today, Microsoft employs 126,000 people worldwide. Microsoft does not stand alone as a corporation. Millions of other people are employed indirectly from a company like Microsoft.

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『The Man with the Winged Tiger』is an Official Selection for International Feature Narrative in the Unrestricted View Film Festival 2018 (London). The screening day is April 26th.
Feature film "The Man with the Winged Tiger" got a 1st prize in the international film festival (India).
・『The Man with the Winged Tiger』is an Official Selection for International Feature Narrative in the Arthouse Urban Film Fest. Thank you for supporting.
・『The Man with the Winged Tiger』is an Official Selection for NARRATIVE FEATURES in CICFF(India). Thank you for supporting.
・『The Man with the Winged Tiger』is an Official Selection for Best Feature Film in the Mediterranean Film Festival Cannes(France).
・『NEW DIRECTORS FILM FESTIVAL』Official Selection for Best Feature Film.


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Cooperative Travel Head 2 Head tackles the difficult travel questions and decisions holidaymakers face each year. We’ll seek to lift the lid on destinations, holiday types, and more to help you find the perfect holiday.
This time in our Head 2 Head, we’re pitting two of the most sun-kissed, popular European holiday destinations: the Canaries and the Balearics.
Can’t decide where to go? Let us help!
The volcanic Canary Islands, which include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, lie off the west coast of Africa. That means that a 4-hour flight to get there.
The Balearics, which include Ibiza, Majorca, Menorca, Formentera, and numerous smaller islands, sit to the east of Spain in the Mediterranean Sea. It only takes around a 2-hour flight from the UK to reach them.
Our Winner: While both destinations are Spanish-speaking, these two archipelagos sit over 1,500 miles apart. The Balearics win here, because they are 2 hours closer to the UK.
The Balearic Islands have a shorter holiday season. Their temperature dips lower between November and April, so the holiday season tends to last between May and October.
Go to the Canary Islands in summer and you’ll find yourself in a hot, sub-tropical paradise with an average temperature in the late 20°C’s. If you visit during the British winter you’ll still find yourself comparably warm and cosy in the Canaries.
Our Winner: The Canary Islands tips the scales when it comes to the best time to visit, because it is an all-year-round destination.
The Canary Islands are known for their nightlife, with Playa del Inglés, Playa del las Américas, and Puerto del Carmen providing lively and fun-packed evenings out.
The Balearics has a great nightlife across Mallorca and a quieter, more sophisticated flavour through Menorca. The jewel in its crown, however, is Ibiza, which has some of the most electric nightclubs in the world!
Our Winner: The Balearics wins here, because Ibiza’s nightlife is pretty much unbeatable.
In the Balearics, Majorca offers a delightful capital city in the form of Palma de Majorca and the ancient streets of the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Old Town of Ibiza.
A short city break in the Canary Islands can be a soothing escape from everyday stresses. Highlights include the relaxed but cosmopolitan Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and the volcanic sand beaches of Tenerife’s Puerto de la Cruz.
Our Winner: Both destinations have fabulous places to stay for a fleeting but pleasant visit, but the quick 2-hour flight to the Balearics means that it is better for a short break.
In the Canary Islands, you can admire the immense cliffs and darks sands of Tenerife’s Los Gigantes Beach, the clear waters perfect for snorkelling at Lanzarote’s Playa de Papagayo, and the soft dunes of Gran Canaria’s Maspalomas.
The Balearics offer a spectacular range of beach experiences. Compare the paradise of Majorca’s Cala Varques’ white sands, the scenic thrill of Menorca’s Cala del Pilar, and the party vibe of Ibiza’s Cala Jondal, and you’ll know what we mean.
Our Winner: While they may have fewer Blue Flag beaches, the uniqueness of the Canary Islands’ volcanic beaches and sometimes black sand puts them just slightly ahead for us.
The Balearics is the perfect destination for a couple’s break, whether you are looking for romance, privacy, or just fun away from kids. You’ll find romance in Majorca with wine tours and Adults Only boutique hotels, charming historic walks in Menorca’s Ciutadella, plus beautiful beaches and secluded coves in Ibiza.
The Canary Islands have plenty for couples, too, with Tenerife providing Adults Only hotels and sumptuous places to eat, stunning beaches across Gran Canaria for lazy days and sunset strolls, and warm waters to snorkel in Lanzarote.
Our Winner: It’s a tough choice here, but we think that the Canary Islands have the edge for their sheer variety of couply things to do.
There are a number of UNESCO-protected areas across the Canary Islands, meaning that many of the best attractions are natural, such as Mount Teide in Tenerife and Timanfaya National Park in Lanzarote. Siam Park in Tenerife is the best waterpark in Europe, and unmissable!
The Balearics has its fair share of beauty too, with Salines Natural Park in Ibiza and Drach Caves in Majorca. You’ll also enjoy Menorca’s biggest waterpark at Splash Sur and opportunities for snorkelling, diving, and swimming across every coast.
Our Winner: We love the exotic, rugged gorgeousness of the Canary Islands, so they get our vote here.
Both holiday destinations cost about the same to travel to. Prices of course vary from resort to resort, but the quieter areas on one island will be priced similarly to the quieter areas on another, and the opposite for the more vibrant or luxurious areas.
Our Winner : Draw – It’s just too close to call.
Our users said: In a Facebook poll, 49% of our followers said that they would rather visit the Canary Islands, while 51% preferred the Balearic Islands.
This was an extremely close call, but we have to give the crown to our winners, the Canary Islands. Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and the rest offer reliable fine weather, pristine beaches, enchanting atmospheres, and exotic landscapes.
Of course, the Balearics are spectacular holiday destinations in their own right, and both sets of islands have so much to offer. The only way you’ll know if you agree is to do your research – or better yet, visit both and compare the two!

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Stressless day, our Yoga teacher helps you every morning at 6:30am to start a balanced active holiday in Sri Lanka.
Or why dont you do your morning run somewhere else.
Jogging through the jungle of Sri Lanka or on one of our secret beaches, our Utmt Team will show you the running routs in our area.
rent one of our UTMT bikes.
Surflesson, equipment and transfer to one of our beautiful surf beaches for 35 Euros.
You had a great dinner. No plans?
Movie? In our Cinema you can watch 3 movies every day.
Clubhouse? Cocktails and our turntable will make the evening perfect.
Games? play one round of pool or rent one game out of our collection.
Enough of all the stress?
Sundays you can experience something special. A monk will help you to find your inner peacse in a temple near by.


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The windows shutters are used by most people to make sure that only a small amount of light is going through it. They are mostly fitted to the window frame, and they are mostly made of wood. There are different types of windows shutters. Dimensions vary from one type of windows shutter to the other. The article breaks down the ways of selecting the best windows shutters firm.
Firstly, consider the cost of the windows shutters from the company that you wish to choose the best. Make sure that you consult about the charges before you choose to buy the window shutters from any firm. Ensure that they offer their window shutters at prices that are convenient for you. Make sure that you select the windows shutter agency that sells their items at a reasonable price compared to other companies. Choose the company that sells standard windows shutters. Ensure that you have selected a windows shutters firm that will reduce their charges for you if you are buying a lot of windows shutters.
Secondly, check on the material of the windows shutters that you wish to purchase. It is essential that you select the windows shutter agency that sells the category of windows shutters that you wish to purchase. Make sure that you choose a windows shutter company that sells a variety of windows shutters so that you will be able to choose from their list. It is essential that you select the windows shutters that will look best in the room that you wish to put them.
Thirdly, consider the size of the windows shutters. It is recommended that you buy the windows shutters that will be of the right size with your window. It is advisable that people have an idea of the dimensions of their windows so that they will not buy the wrong size of the windows shutters. If you have decided to purchase your windows shutters via the internet, ensure that you choose an online windows shutters shop that offers a variety of sizes so that you will be able to pick the right size for your window.
Lastly, choose the windows shutters from a recognized brand. It is essential that you select the windows shutters agencies that have been rated among the top performing companies in the industry. Make sure that you get your windows shutters from windows shutters firms that have followed the rules and regulations that have been set by the law of your state.

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The LED Mini Wall Washer is engineered to illuminate exterior spaces with integrated LED modules for maximum energy-efficiency.
The LED Mini Wall Washer (model 5121) from WAC Landscape Lighting is engineered to illuminate exterior spaces. It features integrated LED modules for maximum energy-efficiency and a tough die-cast brass or aluminum construction.
Model 5121 has an integral dimmer that adjusts brightness and projects even wall wash lighting with ample luminance. Available standard with 2700K (warm white) or 3000K (pure white) color temperature options, the LED Mini Wall Washer is adjustable from 80 lumens to 420 lumens depending on the lighting need or application. The IP66 rated luminaire has a color rendering index (CRI) of 85, an input voltage of 9VAC to 15VAC, and requires 1 watt to 8 watts of power with a symmetrical (70° by 95°) beam angle.
The LED Mini Wall Washer comes in three finishes—bronze on aluminum (5121-27/30BZ), black on aluminum (5121-27/30BK), or bronze on brass (5121-27/30BBR). The brass finish features enhanced protection for coastal environments. A mounting stake and direct burial gel-filled wire nuts are included. The required transformer is sold separately.
Tested to withstand the elements, the mini wall washers deliver a wide uniform distribution from a small form factor and are suitable for illuminating a broad array of shrubbery, walls, facades, and other outdoor areas. They are factory sealed from water damage and rated for up to 60,000 hours of life.

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The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning through Wednesday as high temperatures are forecast to climb above 110 degrees.
The haze and heat blanketing the Las Vegas Valley will last at least a couple more days.
The National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning beginning on Monday and extending through Wednesday as high temperatures are forecast to climb above 110 degrees.
The warning means that the weather service expects “a prolonged period of dangerously hot temperatures” capable of causing heat exhaustion and heat stroke.
Monday’s high in Las Vegas was 109. It was accompanied by haze created largely by wildfire smoke drifting into the valley from California, the weather service said.
The heat also favors creation of ozone that combines with the smoke and adds to the shroud of smog.
The weather service said the air will remain hot and hazy until smoke production decreases or the valley sees a shift in weather pattern, which is possible toward the end of the week.
Tuesday’s forecast high is 112, and Wednesday should see a high near 110, the weather service said. Some cooling is expected Thursday, with a forecast high of 106.
Lows for the week will stay near 87, the weather service said.
The Clark County Department of Air Quality also extended a smoke and ozone advisory through Wednesday.
Smoke can irritate respiratory diseases and contribute to ozone, according to the county. Ozone exposure can cause coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath, the county said.
Dr. Jeff Davidson, emergency department medical director at Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, said the hospital and its sister facility, Spring Valley Hospital, have seen a slight increase in patients with respiratory symptoms during the current haze-and-heat spell.
Those 5 or younger, 65 or older and anyone with a chronic respiratory illness like asthma or bronchitis should stay indoors or limit time outside, Davidson said.
Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-6239. Follow @MaxMichor on Twitter. Review-Journal staff writers Blake Apgar and Jessie Bekker contributed to this report.
The weather service recommends that residents drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors during the hot spell.
It also warns against leaving young children or pets unattended in vehicles, noting that interiors can reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes in such conditions.

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Grab a sampler pack of 5 different cold process lye soaps! A great way to try something new, you will receive 5 guest sized soap bars (in randomly chosen scents and colors), each averaging 1oz each.
Soap ingredients may vary by sample, and samples may be scented with essential oil and/or fragrance oil.
Each of the 5 samples will be different, and may or may not be from currently in-stock varieties. Each sample bar comes individually packaged in a cello bag affixed with a label indicating which variety it is.


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Sport, as it has been said, should be a bridge straddling social, economic and geographic boundaries. Sadly, even in the 21st century there are many barriers to this noble goal. The great thing is that true sports lovers will act as catalysts to remove these barriers. It has been proven over centuries that sports patrons all over the world have been instrumental in creating a bright future for talented and committed sportspersons to excel and improve their quality of life, both from a social and economic front . As an example, cricketing evolution is replete with examples of how landlords and gentry in England employed talented cricketers and provided a platform for them to focus on their game, just as Indian royalty patronised talented cricketers to use the sport towards greatness.
Success in sports has created ecosystems around the people who have achieved sustainability with sport as a career and spawned many successes in that ecosystem. We believe that this has a great impact on the society from where they come, specifically as inspirational examples of what they can achieve.
Today more than ever, sport is in the consciousness of the society, be it local, national or international. Sport has been institutionalised both through public and private funding, and more and more parents are looking to sport as real career compared to previous years. CBB aims to take this consciousness beyond the middle classes and bring it to those in underprivileged situations.
While direct institutional funding and selective sponsorships exist as part of many public and private programs, we believe that they provide a basic platform of sustenance that is mass driven and, while not directing blame towards them, we feel they fail to tackle individual development beyond the basic skills, and more specifically the all-round development of a candidate. Especially for people from an underprivileged background, this may prove to be one bridge too far – and there are many examples of talented sports persons who could not quite make it to top levels.


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It’s been a long time since I have traveled to a place where the food was such a celebrated part of the trip. And I don’t think that I’ve ever been to a destination where a single ingredient was such a undisputed hero. Of course, I’m talking about chilies - both red and green. You’ll find them in just about everything, and they’ll vary in heat from restaurant to restaurant.
But New Mexican food isn’t the only cuisine to enjoy in Albuquerque. After all, Route 66 runs right through the city, so you’ll see a vibrant diner culture, as well. And of course, there's a strong Native American influence here. It all adds up to some amazing food experiences for your whole family.
Editor’s note: There seems to be a great debate about the correct spelling of this pepper. Is it chili or chile? Chilies or chiles? After much research, we’ve decided to go with the AP Stylebook on this one, so we’ll be writing chili and chilies.
With four locations including one near Old Town, Range Cafe is one of the most family-friendly restaurants in Albuquerque. Your kids will love the whimsical décor with colorful painted balloons & cows hanging from the ceiling. The tables and chair are colorful, too; they’re designed by Ben Fogerty who’s sold furniture to famous folks like Randy Travis, James Taylor, and Joe Theismann. Speaking of famous people, look for the Range Cafe’s Wall of Fame with its signed plates. Can you guess the only celebrity to refuse to sign? Cameron Diaz.
KidTripster Tip: Range Cafe has a really good kids’ menu that goes beyond the norm.
From the outside, you’d never guess the intriguing story that lies within Church Street Cafe in Albuquerque’s Old Town. Known as Casa de Ruiz, the building is thought to be the oldest residence in the city, dating back to the early 1700s. Look at the exposed brick on the wall in the back dining room. It was originally an exterior wall built from terrones, a type of adobe brick used prior to 1820. Generations of the Ruiz family lived here until 1991; in fact, the last owner’s grandmother is buried under one of the dining rooms! When you go, ask to have Alfonso as your server; I’d go so far as to recommend calling ahead to find out if Alfonso is working during the time you’d like to dine. He’s fantastic and may even give you a tour of the property.
KidTripster Tip: The restaurant is so much bigger than you’d expect. Make your way to the very back to sit on the shaded patio.
KidTripster Tip: If you order dessert first, you’ll get 10% off your entire bill. Why not, you’re on vacation!
KidTripster Tip: Eat lunch on Friday and get a free cookie with the purchase of an entrée.
KidTripster Tip: Make sure to read the fun facts section on the back of the menu, especially the part about what really happened when Guy Fieri taped an episode of his show in this restaurant.
In 1972, Pratt Morales started Golden Crown Panaderia, a neighborhood Mexican bakery near Old Town; his son Chris literally grew up in the family business. Now the father-son team runs something truly special together.
Let’s start with dessert! In the glass cases, you’ll find a wide variety of traditional Mexican sweets and fruit-filled empanadas based on a 200-year-old recipe. Good luck choosing just one! Pair that with a freshly brewed coffee or latte; the beans are roasted in the kitchen.
KidTripster Tip: If you get the chance to strike up a conversation with Pratt, you’ll find that he’s a character. Don’t be surprised if you hear a Ted Talk from this 80-year-old baker sometime soon.
KidTripster Tip: BackStreet Grill has a outdoor patio that can accommodate large groups.
KidTripster Tip: The patio area is dog-friendly.
El Pinto, meaning The Spot, has a 53-year-old tradition of serving authentic, green chili-based cuisine that helped put New Mexican food on the map. Its other claim to fame? El Pinto is the largest restaurant in the state with capacity to serve a thousand people! However, you wouldn’t know it. Despite its size and ability to handle large groups, El Pinto has divided the property into smaller, more intimate spaces including five beautifully landscaped patios with rows of hanging chilies and an impressive tequila bar with a selection of more than 160 tequilas. Can you say margarita?!
KidTripster Tip: Can’t decide on a tequila? Order a sample flight.
KidTripster Tip: If you dine on a Tuesday or Thursday night during the summer, you can enjoy live music on the outdoor patio stage.
Started by their parents, twins Jim and John Thomas now run the family business based on recipes created by their grandmother. In fact, the restaurant’s salsa became so popular, the brothers - known as the Salsa Twins - expanded the business. El Pinto Foods now produces 3 to 4 million jars of fire-roasted green chili sauce and salsa for grocery stores across the country each year.
KidTripster Tip: Pick up a jar while you’re at the restaurant. Recipes are available online.
KidTripster Tip: If you really want to order like a local, get “Christmas on the side.” At any restaurant in New Mexico, this expression means that you’d like both red and green chilies but on the side as opposed to smothered on your entrée.
Fun Fact: El Pinto uses only pasture-raised eggs in its dishes. To accomplish this, the restaurant has a “hen hotel” on the property with 200 laying hens. So go ahead, order the huevos rancheros and keep the girls busy!
Since 1971, Frontier Restaurant has been an Albuquerque institution. Located across the street from the University of New Mexico, it’s a favorite of hungry, late-night college students which explains why it’s open nearly every day from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
KidTripster Tip: Don’t be put off if you see a line. The restaurants seats 300 customers in five dining rooms. You place your order at the counter here, so the line goes quickly.
KidTripster Tip: What’s up with the Duke? You’ll notice portraits of John Wayne throughout the restaurant. The owner is a big fan.
KidTripster Tip: During lavender season (June-July), the restaurant hosts special lavender-inspired dinners because Los Poblanos is a working lavender farm.
KidTripster Tip: You can eat at Pueblo Harvest without paying admission to the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Best to make a reservation for dinner.
KidTripster Tip: All the pre-contact choices are gluten-free.
KidTripster Tip: When it comes to dessert, opt for the post-contact selections instead.
For KidTripster’s Top 10 Stays in Albuquerque, click here.


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The PGA Class A golf professional is ready for today’s opening of The Waterside Course, the new back nine at Baywood Greens in Long Neck.
“We’ve been looking forward to this for a while now,” Barrows said.
The celebration starts with an on-site broadcast by WGMD (92.7 FM). It continues with a special promotion sponsored by the I.G. Burton auto dealership. The first hole-in-one on the 6th hole each day, from today through May 29, wins a two-year car lease.
“Baywood should soon be recognized as the premier golf course in Southern Delaware,” Barrows said proudly. Based on a recent site visit, Barrows might be right.
Tunnell Companies, L.P., owners of the public course, obviously spared little expense in the design and construction of this stunning layout, including 23 acres of ponds.
Here’s a hole-by-hole description, using the black tees recommended for handicaps between 10 and 19. At these distances, the overall course rating is 70.8 and the slope rating is 126.
No. 10 (383 yards)—This green on this dogleg right par 4 is almost an island, nearly surrounded by sand instead of water. The bunkering permits chipping out for those hitting short of the green.
No. 11 (169 yards)—This picturesque par 3 puts a premium on distance accuracy, with a wide but narrow green. The pond in front sweeps behind the hole on the right side, however, and can’t be seen from the tees.
No. 13 (501 yards)—The tee shot on this par 5 comes out of a chute of trees that will “keep you honest on the right side,” according to Barrows. “The best approach is to aim at the left side fairway bunker about 250 yards out, and cut it.” Water on the left side of the green should only be in play when the hole is also on the left side.
No. 14 (397-409 yards)—This par 4 starts a dramatic set of three holes, and features a split fairway. A drive to the island fairway on the left forces an additional carry over water to the green. The safer fairway drive to the longer right side, however, requires an approach over a large greenside bunker.
No. 15 (170 yards)—This medium length par 3 rises dramatically more than 16 feet above the pond facing the tee box. Barrows said, “The change in elevation should force at least one full club more for most golfers than what they would normally use.” Cape Region golfers not used to heights will likely make chip shot approaches to the terraced green.
No. 16 (473 yards)—This is the visually impressive par 5 adjacent to Route 24. Drives to the left of the fairway will find either a waste bunker or the pond running the length of the hole. The landing area is wider than it appears from the tee box, however. Going for the green in two is risky because the pond also cuts in front of the green. The water hazard is not visible from 100 to 125 yards out, but it’s there.
No. 17 (386 yards)—The drive on this fairly straightforward par 4 should favor the right center of the fairway, which will open up the green approach. Those hitting to the left side must carry their second shot over a stand of trees about 80 yards from the green.
No. 18 (379 yards)—This beautiful finishing hole uses island tee boxes fringed with flowers. The pond behind the green will punish those going too far on their approach.
Barrows and the rest of the staff at Baywood Greens should see a busy new course this weekend. If the course plays as well as it looks, they should stay busy all season.
18-hole rates through Labor Day: Friday-Sunday and holidays, $68; Monday-Thursday, $56. Twilight and 9-hole rates are also available.
The No. 3-ranked Cape Henlopen High School golf team finished their regular season on Thursday, May 18 with a victory over Indian River at Cripple Creek Country Club, 172-208. The host Indians lost several starters due to a band trip, and Viking Coach Jerry Dorneman used the opportunity to give some seniors and JV players a chance to play.
Josh Marr won medalist honors with a two-over par 38. Jason Blanshine finished his season with a 42. Jason Ritthaler and Christian Donovan played to a pair of 46s in their first varsity competition, and completed the scoring for Cape (11-2-1). This week the usual starters returned to action for the Henlopen Conference championships on May 25.


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The new Chevrolet Sonic, available at our Mount Horeb, WI showroom, makes its presence known by its good looks and efficiency. This incredible vehicle is absolutely spacious and comfortable as compared to other cars in its class. Our dealership is proud to feature the new Chevrolet Sonic in Mount Horeb, WI. Check out our inventory of new vehicles. The new Chevrolet Sonic is a great companion for Mount Horeb, WI drivers. It comes with a Driver Confidence Package that includes alerts like Lane Departure Warning, Rear Park Assist and Forward Collision Alert. Test-drive the amazing new Chevrolet Sonic in Mount Horeb, WI today.

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One of the major concerns for modern businesses in an increasingly globalized world is the issue of providing comprehensive employee benefits packages to members of staff who may be working in a range of diverse locations.
From employees working at an organization’s head office in New York, Hong Kong, or London, to contact workers exploring new opportunities in emerging markets like Cambodia, Laos, and Kenya, finding the perfect health insurance package to cover all members of staff is often a long and tedious process.
To complicate matters further is the current climate of extreme inflation in relation to healthcare costs, and the excessive increases in health insurance premiums which reflect the growing risk involved in the protection being offered. With the costs of group health insurance schemes increasing at an average rate of 10 per cent per annum compound interest, a Corporate Health Insurance package which costs US$ 500,000 today will increase to more than US$ 1,000,000 in 2021 without any changes in the membership or benefits being offered.
Cooper, Claridge-Ware is able to provide a range of innovative and customizable solutions to companies and businesses the world over in relation to their Group Health Insurance and Employee Benefits needs. Offering truly bespoke services which include flexible contract types and customizable coverage options, CCW is a global leader in finding the propositions which will work for your organization.
Cooper Claridge-Ware can provide a range of innovative and emerging answers to a range of current group health insurance problems.
From tailoring you coverage to meet the needs of more senior or junior staff members, to providing localized and hybridized coverage for domestic employees and the changing expatriate workforce, CCW can offer a wide array of benefit options which can often be customized to suit a specific company.
For a more expansive list of the coverage benefits on offer through a Group Health Insurance scheme from CCW Global please click Group Health Insurance Coverage Options.
From choosing a deductible and contract type, through to updating the group's census and ensuring continuation options for departing members, there are many aspects of a group health insurance plan which are important to understand - both prior to enrolling in a policy and throughout the lifetime of the plan's coverage.
For further information about the various types of assistance which CCW Global is able to offer to our group health insurance customers please click Understanding The Policy.
There is a tendency within the Global Health Insurance market to treat companies within a diverse range of industries with the same brush; providing broad stroke, one-size-fits-all answers to a myriad of unique, and often contrasting, problems.
No two industries or companies are the same and each organization, no matter which industry it belongs to, will have its own challenges. These challenges require personalized solutions which usually cannot be provided through rote quotations and limited engagement with key stakeholders.
Cooper Claridge-Ware has extensive experience in providing comprehensive risk management and employee benefits services to international companies in the following industries.
For more on the customized services and solutions which CCW is able to offer in each of these sectors please visit Industry Specific Health Insurance Services.
If you would like to investigate your options for comprehensive group health insurance coverage around the world, please Contact CCW Today.

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