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Valentine’s Day Surprise Giveaway from PetBox!
Chuy and I are 2015 Brand Ambassadors for PetBox, the monthly subscription box service for pets. Each month we share our favorite items with you and because were ambassadors, you always get a 10% discount off any PetBox subscription with our code IRRESISTIBLEPETS.
Some of my favorite items from PetBox are the dog toys. They are really durable and have lasted longer than any of our other toys! Chuy also loved the heart shaped bacon and cheese treats too!
PetBox is perfect for pet parents that like to discover premium pet products without spending a ton of money. They send you a box full of goodies each month, so you can try out different treats, toys, accessories, and grooming products. Each month is different so its a fun surprise for me and Chuy when the blue box arrives! PetBox subscriptions start at $9.95/month and you can customize and add as many items as you want! Dont forget to use our promo code IRRESISTIBLEPETS to save10% off any PetBox subscription.
Valentines Day Surprise PetBox Giveaway!
As a special Valentines Day surprise, PetBox is giving away one PetBox monthly subscription to an Irresistible Pets reader. To enter, fill out your information below in the Rafflecopter widget. The giveaway will end on 2/19/15.
I am a PetBox Brand Ambassador for 2015 which means I receive product and/or compensation to share my honest review with you. Irresistible Pets only shares information about things we like and believe you will benefit from as well.
My dog could use a new toy every day.
I would love to win this for my cat, because she’s such a good kitty and this would help me spoil her even more then she already is.
I would love to give my cats a Petbox because they seem bored sometimes. I think this would give them something to do.
My dogs don’t get enough attention these days with my busy schedule, so I would love to get them something special!
I have 6 rescue cats who would love to gets new toys or snack!
Have wanted to try this for my babies, but not sure if they are for xl dogs! lol I have 2 three yr old Gr Prynees that love to open the mail! They would love to be able to open something just for them and not those old horses out back! I know my aussie would also love this! He’s 12 yrs young and still loves his toys! Thank you for having this giveaway!
I would love to get petbox because its awesome and it always has a large variety of choices!
My kitty-boy is getting on in years and new things tend to perk him up and keep him interested in his surroundings!
My dogs can always cheer me up, no matter what! They have become a wonderful addition to our family, and I love them with all my heart! 🙂 I feel like they definitely deserve some extra Valentine’s Day treats.
My dogs and cats are so special. I don’t want to imagine life without them! They enrich my life so much!
My dog loves trying new toys and treats – too bad I hate shopping. I love the idea of surprises just arriving for him!
I don’t have a pet right now, but My mom has cats. I’d love to give this to her.
My cats would love a PetBox for a few new toys and treats! Bird watching is slow this time of year with all the snow.
I would love to give this to my dog because she always loves new toys and treats and I love to see her happy!
I would like to give a petbox to my dogs because it looks like so much fun! I’m sure my dogs would love all those wonderful goodies!
I would love to give this to my new rescue, Mike the senior dog! bcause he just can’t be spoiled enough in my opinion.
My little girl would love this and since I spoil her rotten I would love to give it to her. She looks like yours but she is blonde. When I come in after shopping with all the bags she goes nuts. She digs through the bags to find what I bought for her. Its soo cute! She would be in that box before I set it down.
My dogs & cats would love new toys & treats. In fact, I know for certain that my cats would even love to play with the box it came in!
I would like to get a PetBox for our daughter’s sweet Pomeranian. I know they would both enjoy having the box of doggie items.
I would love to give this to Casper (my fur baby) because he deserves something nice.
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Low Carb Keto Pizza Chicken is great for lunch or dinner!
If you are following a low carb lifestyle it can be hard to sometimes find new and exciting meal ideas. I know we sometimes fall into a rut and I find myself making the same dished repeatedly every every. We love variety but I’m definitely a creature of habit. I love boneless skinless chicken breasts and how versatile they are. I’m used to seasoning them and baking but after a while I am chickened out and so are my husband and kids. It’s then, I turn to Pinterest for some new and more creative meal ideas.
If you’re new to the Keto lifetsyle, it’s mainly lean proteins such as chicken and beef and also high in fat. Almost all vegetables are ok to eat and some fruit such as berries. This Pizza Chicken uses lean boneless skinless chicken breasts, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni. All the ingredients are Keto friendly and low carb. It’s a great way to get creative with the boneless chicken breasts you already have in the fridge.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and spray a baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Carefully filet each boneless skinless chicken breast and salt & pepper each one.
Spread 2-3 tablespoons of pizza sauce on each filleted chicken breast.
Top with a small handful of shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
Gently fold the chicken breast over and toothpick so it stays closed.
Heat about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large saucepan. Add each chicken breast and brown 5-6 minutes on each side.
Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish and top with 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices.
Bake 30-35 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted.
Remove from the oven and serve with a salad on the side.
Chicken breast smothered with mozzarella cheese, low carb marinara and pepperoni makes for a filling Keto meal!

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Category Archives for "Reviews & Tips"
I always worry about germs when it comes to my children and the things they put in their mouth, which is too many things to count! Bottles are one item I always make sure are super clean, because these are where my baby’s food is coming from once I stopped breastfeeding my child.
Toddlers are well known for their escape techniques at bedtime and bath time, especially if you have that one child who finds it utterly amusing! They also like to explore every part of their environment when they begin walking.

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If your bow window does not fit our standard bow canopy sizes, we can tailor make a Bespoke Bow Canopy. Any reasonable size can be accommodated. Bespoke Bow Canopies are available in our standard colour range of 3 Whites, Brown, Light Oak and Rosewood. Also available in most RAL colours at an additional cost.
Fax or e-mail a drawing showing frame sizes and angles or contact our sales team for a no obligation quote.

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Get the mobile country codes for calling Kosovo from Slovakia.
We hope Country Calling Codes has been of help to you in finding the Kosovar calling code for your international call from Slovakia to Kosovo. Why not bookmark this page and tell a friend about this site for the next time they need to lookup an area code or international dialing code.


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This horseback safari, in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, offers exceptionally high standards of guiding, service, and accommodation, while not compromising on the true nature of being on safari. Experiencing this raw wilderness is what makes safaris so unique. Riding up close to elephant, lion, and buffalo, or galloping with wildebeest and zebra are life-changing experiences. If you are a rider, there is just no better way to see Kenya than from the back of a well schooled and fit horse. The Mara never fails to deliver outstanding game viewing from horseback, all year round. Whether you ride with the wildebeest migration from July to October or avoid the masses and opt for the warm, dry months of January to March the game viewing is always spectacular.
Types of horses: thoroughbreds and thoroughbred cross. They are all used for polo, and only the best polo ponies go on safari. They are responsive, tough, and fit.
Riding ability: you should be comfortable at all paces and able to gallop out of trouble. The rides are in “big game” country. You should be fit enough to ride for several hours a day. Weight limit of 210 lbs (95 kgs).
Length of rides: four to six hours in the saddle. You carry a picnic lunch in your saddle bag on moving days. One and a half to two-hour meal stops. Some walking on foot is necessary over rough terrain. Most of the rides in Maasai Land are on reasonably open plains interspersed with bush. They are short grass plains ideal for riding.
After four nights in the bush, look forward to relaxing and renewing on the beach. You will be taken to an idyllic hideaway set on a pristine private beach on Kenya’s South Coast, indeed the ultimate barefoot luxury experience. Enjoy the bliss of a deserted beachfront, swim in a sublime infinity pool, and sleep in a beautiful air-conditioned thatched-roof suite with unending views of the ocean.
Truly an unforgettable experience! You have done an amazing job. We appreciate you putting this wonderful trip together in such a thoughtful way! Thank you for all the things you have cared for and all the detail information you send in every email! Loved your packing list by the way! I was really doubtful about packing. Big family hug!
Thank you so much for helping us to design and execute one of the most memorable trips of our lives. You took amazing care of all our travel details, so much so that it felt so smooth and easy, even though we were in a foreign country. Yet the most special part was that you not only designed a trip for us, you designed an incredible experience. Feeling blessed to have you on our trip.
This trip exceeded all of my expectations from beginning to end. It was truly the best family trip we’ve ever had. Thanks again and best for you and Sojourn Explorers.
Arrive into Nairobi. Proceed to the Arrivals Hall where our representative will be waiting with your name on a signboard. Once you connect, you will be transferred to your hotel, approximately a one-hour drive. Check into your hotel and take some time to relax and settle in. Your time here is at your leisure, whether you would like to lounge by the pool or venture out to some of Nairobi’s top attractions. Maria Baltazzi, your Transformational Travel Guide, will also meet on you on this day.
This morning we will transfer to the local airstrip for our flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, we will have dinner before transferring to the airport to connect with our international flights. Depending on your departure, flight an optional day use room is available upon request.
Note: other accommodations are available upon request.

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According to a report on Wednesday, Apple's huge $1 billion investment in Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing helped accelerate Uber's decision to pull out of the region, ending a years-long turf war.
It was announced earlier this week that Uber would end its bid for China, with the company agreeing to be bought out by Didi for $1 billion. Citing people familiar with the deal, Reuters reports Uber and Didi discussed a merger at least five times, with serious talks starting earlier this year, but it was Apple's investment that tipped the scales.
"The Apple investment is one of the factors that influenced the decision," said an unnamed source. "Both sides raised enormous amounts of capital. They were probably thinking this was going to escalate to nuclear warfare, which raised the question: do we really want to assure mutual destruction?"
It is well known that Uber and Didi were engaged in an escalating spending war for control over the Chinese ride-hailing market. Sticking with a strategy that worked in other markets, Uber was prepared to simply spend its rival into submission. The plan ultimately failed.
Uber China was subsidized in part by proceeds from the company's more successful markets, along with investments from regional banks and Chinese tech firm Baidu, but the regional arm was unable to compete with Didi's fundraising efforts.
Alongside Apple, Didi lined up major investments from Chinese tech giants Alibaba Group and Tencent, as well as Alibaba affiliate Ant Financial. Whereas Uber China's fundraising valued the company at roughly $8 billion, Didi reached a valuation of $28 billion with its huge June round, the report said.
Beyond sheer spending power, Didi's alliance with Apple caused Uber to rethink its position in China. With Apple, Alibaba and Tencent on Didi's side, it would be even more difficult for Uber to raise substantial funds, thus deflating the firm's effort to outspend its Chinese rival.
Interestingly, Uber CEO Travis Kalanick was scheduled to appear at Apple headquarters for a meeting the same week Apple announced its Didi investment in May. It is not known who Kalanick planned to meet.
In the end, Uber China agreed to be absorbed, a deal that gives parent company Uber Technologies a one-fifth stake in Didi while retaining its $62.5 billion valuation, according to the report. Further, with the Didi deal settled, Uber opens the door to future tie-ups with Apple.

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Downtown Disney - Do you like it as much as the parks?
A site that posts daily pictures of DL?
Roasted Peanuts vendors needed at DL.
is anyone a nurse at the Disneyland resort?
Going to DL in 68 days, April 1st!
Are there Mickey Mouse Pancakes?
Haunted Mansion Opening the 23rd?


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Want to learn more about our local food economy? Come participate in fun activities presented by organizations involved in different aspects of getting food from the farm to the table.
Vote for your favorite, seasonal produce.
Do a blind taste-testing of ugly vs perfect veggies and fruit.
Test your knowledge of the Lehigh Valley local food system and win prizes!
Visit the Taste Photo Booth.
Annette Ogrodnik Corona is a longtime freelance food writer and author, cooking instructor, and caterer who resides here in Bethlehem. Her book, The New Ukrainian Cookbook was voted Best Eastern European Cookbook in the USA in 2012. In this collection of over 225 traditional and modern recipes culled from her own extensive repertoire, Annette shares her Ukrainian grandmother’s culinary secrets and cooking strategies, and the results are easy-to-follow recipes: rich in aroma, taste and nutrition, and varied enough for any night of the week. Stop by and purchase a copy, and she will be happy to sign it for you!
Be one of the first 1,000 people to visit Chipotle’s booth and receive a $5 voucher good at any vendor in the Farmers’ Market!


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Following lapses in production inspection and emission testing, Japanese automaker Nissan has concluded their internal investigation and have submitted their findings to the authorities. The report was submitted to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) after the agency made recommendations to the company.
Back in July 9, 2018, Nissan reported the following two areas of misconduct in exhaust emissions and fuel economy sample testing. These were discovered as a result of voluntary internal checks. There, they found deviations from the test environment, as well as the rewriting of measurement values. This meant that the cars rolling out of the Japanese factories during that time were built inconsistently.
With those points identified, Nissan has released several personnel, as well as an overhaul of inspection procedures. New inspectors have been put in place while more intensive training has also been implemented. Sample testing will also be more frequent to keep the vehicles consistently in compliance. Gemba and Kanken will be further explained to trainees in order to fully understand Nissan's visions and ideals, as well as develop a customer-oriented mindset.

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In the lively fraternity of money managers, indexers often seem to be the dull designated drivers. Sensible and sobersided, they charge low fees, earn modest profit margins and strictly adhere to the doctrine that since you can't consistently beat the market because it's efficient, you're better off mimicking it instead. Which they dutifully do.
Why, then, do these diligent toilers suddenly find themselves practically glamorous? During a supremely trying time for asset managers, Barclays Global Investors and State Street Global Advisors, the world's two leading indexers -- which together control 84 percent of the $1.7 trillion in global indexed assets -- are doing remarkably well at attracting new accounts.
Last year San Francisco-based BGI reported $72 billion in net new inflows, while Boston-based State Street recorded $70 billion. That compares to an average net inflow of $5 billion registered by the universe of large, publicly traded money managers tracked by Merrill Lynch & Co. State Street, with $763 billion in assets, and BGI, with $746 billion, are gaining ground on the longtime top-ranked firm in Institutional Investor's annual list of the 300 biggest U.S. managers: Fidelity Investments, which handles $794 billion.
Because of down markets, BGI's overall assets fell $23.2 billion from year-end 2001 to 2002, making the firm the tenth-biggest dollar loser on the II 300, but the 3 percent decline is actually modest relative to those of many of its peers. State Street's assets, meanwhile, declined 2.4 percent during the same period.
"Our product is compelling. And we're happy to be dull," says State Street Global Advisors CEO Timothy Harbert.
These days, as more and more pension funds look for consistent and dependable returns in a difficult market environment, they are finding it useful to separate beta, the market return, from alpha, the excess return above a market index that reflects a portfolio manager's skill. Not surprisingly, indexers benefit from this calculus, because they provide the cheapest way to match the market.
Lee Thomas, chief global strategist at Newport Beach, Californiabased Pimco, believes that the focus on separating alpha and beta represents an inflection point in the history of money management. Says Thomas: "My sense is that the world is pregnant for a revolution in investment management. It feels like 1935, when people knew that the current macroeconomic thinking didn't work and then Keynes published his General Theory. The separation of alpha and beta is similarly powerful. But it will make life very tough for us active managers. There will be nowhere to hide."
What makes the two giant indexers' influx of assets so startling, and ironic, is that a good portion of it is intended for active, not passive, management. In an act of apparent apostasy that rivals a vegetarian restaurant's serving up filet mignon, both BGI and State Street, once boring benchmark trackers, have been making significant gains delivering higher-margin products beyond traditional passive investing -- enhanced index portfolios, exchange-traded funds and, at the far end of the risk spectrum, hedge funds and other high-octane active strategies. Last year BGI added $20 billion in active management mandates. In the past six months, it won a £110 million ($181 million) active U.K. equities mandate from the Fife Council, a local government authority. State Street, which has reeled in $41 billion in active mandates so far this year, recently won a £115 million active pan-European equity mandate from Exel Pensions Investment Fund.
With little fanfare, BGI has amassed $5.2 billion in 12 hedge funds since its first market-neutral strategy debuted in 1996. That total includes a U.K. hedge fund capped at $750 million that sold out in two weeks in June 2002 and a European hedge fund capped at $1 billion that opened and closed within a week last November. With about $500 million in long-short equity funds, State Street has been a little slower in developing alternative-investing strategies. "It's a top priority" to develop this business, says Alan Brown, State Street's global chief investment officer.
Significantly, nearly 30 percent of net new inflows at both BGI and State Street came from active mandates in 2002. Of BGI's fees, 55 percent came from active management last year, up from 40 percent three years ago.
Both BGI and State Street remain indexers first and foremost, and they're both far ahead of the No. 3 player, Chicago-based Northern Trust Global Investments. NT reports $180 billion in indexed assets, $120 billion of which came from the 2001 acquisition of Deutsche Asset Management's indexing business. Says Stephen Timbers, president of Northern Trust Global Investments, "We are a committed and credible third player."
Today passive strategies account for 80 percent of total assets at BGI and 60 percent at State Street. At BGI, 72 percent of assets are in stocks and 28 percent in bonds or cash; at State Street 60 percent are in stocks and 40 percent in bonds or cash.
Last year BGI's operating profit increased 41 percent, to $176.5 million. That showing may persuade BGI's parent, Barclays Capital, to abandon any lingering notions of selling off the money manager, a scenario it contemplated in 2001 and ostensibly scrapped last year. "There was a thorough strategic review, which brought home the importance and quality of this business," says Robert Diamond, chairman of Barclays Capital and BGI. "BGI is in a good situation, and Barclays is fully committed."
With double-digit stock returns now just a sweet memory, pension funds are reassessing some of the basic tenets of their investing strategies. They're paying particular attention to their mix of active and passive management, a trend that BGI and State Street have both managed to exploit.
"Funds are under stress. Instead of continuing on a steady course, they are asking what they should do differently," says Robert Litterman, head of quantitative resources at $309 billion Goldman Sachs Asset Management in New York.
Many institutional investors are focusing on one fundamental question: How much of a fund's return should be defined by the market, and how much should be defined by the excess return above the market index that demonstrates a manager's skill. Increasingly, funds are more deliberately and explicitly separating beta and alpha, with many plans choosing to use index funds for their beta exposure and hedge funds for their alpha.
Separating alpha and beta is conceptually straightforward, yet the strategy can be fiendishly difficult to execute. Says Leo de Bever, head of investments at the $45 billion Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, "In the search for alpha, many funds will simply buy more risk and exacerbate their problems."
BGI and State Street make a persuasive case that their history as indexers, coupled with their more recent forays into active money management, leaves them well positioned to deliver low-cost beta with index funds and dependable alpha strategies with their roster of actively managed products. Says Ronald Kahn, global head of equity research at BGI: "Being active managers in a firm that offers indexed products means we are very aware that there is an alternative. It is up to us to demonstrate that the returns we offer more than make up for the added risks and costs of active management. Our heritage imposes that discipline."
Why go to a BGI or State Street for alpha instead of, say, a hedge fund? Kahn argues that the "systemization" of the investing process at BGI provides real value. "We utilize all the fundamental stock selection tools of any active fund manager," he says. "The difference is that as quants we harvest those insights in a systematic way."
Plan sponsors often underestimate how much of their returns -- and their funds' risk -- reflect market exposure and not a stock picker's choices. Says Goldman Sachs' Litterman, "What people find when they go through the process of separating alpha and beta is that 95 percent of their risk is coming from the beta of the market and only a tiny part from active management."
By definition, an index fund offers beta. Says BGI co-CEO Andrew Skirton, whose father was a winger for England's Arsenal Football Club between 1959 and 1966: "Indexing appeals to the minds of clients rather than their hearts. The case for indexing is undeniable." Adds State Street Global Advisors CEO Harbert, whose father worked as an executive on the original Tonight Show and whose brother is the head of NBC Studios: "I make presentations to pension plans with half a dozen active managers in style and market capitalization boxes. If these funds separated their alpha and beta, they would find risks and returns are nearly all beta. All they have is an expensive index fund."
And that's in no investor's interest.
BACK IN 1970, WELLS FARGO BANK introduced indexing to the money management industry. Two of the bank's financial analysts, William Fouse and Thomas Loeb (who later co-founded Mellon Capital Management), studied the work of Nobel Prizewinning economists Harry Markowitz and William Sharpe. Joining forces with academics Fischer Black and Myron Scholes, the team produced the world's first index fund. Tracking 1,000 stocks that traded on the New York Stock Exchange, the bank's index fund debuted in July 1971.
In 1975 one-year-old Vanguard Group launched its First Index Investment Trust, which tracked the Standard & Poor's 500 index. During the Roaring '80s, mutual funds took off and equity index funds came into their own. U.S. pension funds poured some $200 billion into passive strategies between 1980 and 1990; Vanguard's index fund amassed $4 billion in retail assets during the same period.
A decade ago just 19 percent of U.S. institutional equity assets were passively invested in funds that tracked the S&P 500, Russell 1000, Morgan Stanley Capital International Europe, Australasia and Far East or other popular indexes. By the end of 2002, that share had risen to 38 percent, according to consulting firm Greenwich Associates. (The comparable share for alternative strategies, including private equity: less than 10 percent.) At the same time, only 10 percent of U.S. retail equity fund assets were indexed. In the U.K., meanwhile, indexing's share of total institutional assets grew from 5 percent in 1994 to 20 percent.
Among European investors, though, indexing has never quite caught on -- it claims just 2 percent of total assets -- partly because the institutional marketplace is generally less well developed than its U.S. counterpart.
Over the years, in up and down markets, indexing has offered a simple, powerful lure: a low-cost means to match the market. Of course, since the bubble burst, money management fees have become a more pressing concern to both institutional and retail investors. Fees for an institutional index fund typically run about 5 basis points for a $100 million account, compared with 44 basis points for an active fund. Says industry veteran John Casey, chairman of consulting firm Casey, Quirk & Acito, "If the market goes up 16 percent, you don't notice paying fees of 1 percent. You do if the market is only up 8 percent."
But marketers at BGI and State Street also contend that higher-fee and potentially high-alpha strategies deserve a separate place in investor portfolios. In recent years both BGI and State Street have become more aggressive in marketing a range of strategies beyond plain-vanilla passive funds.
Both indexers have done well selling exchange-traded funds, a product that State Street launched in 1993. About $145 billion is invested in ETFs worldwide. State Street is the leading player with 32 percent of assets, compared with 24 percent for BGI. But BGI is making strides: Last year its assets under management in ETFs grew from $24 billion to $35.2 billion.
Although ETFs have a strong retail following, fast-growing enhanced index funds are increasingly popular with pension funds, foundations and endowments. Known as active quantitative strategies at BGI, these funds closely follow but do not perfectly track the benchmark index. Managers use quantitative or fundamental research to make a few targeted and risk-controlled stock bets. These semipassive, semiactive portfolios tend to have tracking errors of between 75 and 200 basis points.
Enhanced indexers typically charge about 28 basis points for a $100 million account, reports Casey, Quirk & Acito -- a little closer to an active-fund fee than a passive one.
For both BGI and State Street, those fees add up. Barclays' enhanced indexing assets totaled $96 billion at the end of 2002; State Street's hit $25 billion. Last year BGI added $19 billion and State Street $11 billion in these products. As institutional investors pare their rosters of money managers in an effort to cut costs, enhanced indexing offers an appealing middle ground between active and passive management. With relatively low risk for the returns they generate, these funds have been able to deliver fairly dependable alpha.
ABP Investments, the E130 billion ($149.5 billion) fund management arm of Europe's biggest pension fund, is an advocate of enhanced indexing. Introduced three years ago, enhanced index strategies now comprise about 22 percent of ABP's equities portfolio. Though Jan Straatman, head of equities at ABP Investments, won't comment on ABP's external managers, he does believe that indexing specialists enjoy a natural advantage in running such strategies: "These products are all about implementation, and implementation is what indexers understand best."
BGI got into the enhanced indexing game early, launching its first active quantitative strategy, U.S. Alpha Tilts, back in 1985. With an annualized alpha of 1.17 percent, it ranks in the top decile of active fund performance since inception, though it has one third of the tracking error of the average active fund. Outside the U.S., BGI's European and U.K Alpha Tilts products boast 11-year track records with annualized alpha of 1.27 percent and 2.24 percent, respectively.
Looking to draw on BGI's expertise as a quantitative money manager, BGI co-CEO Blake Grossman decided in 1996 to try the manager's hand at hedge funds. Says Grossman: "Our active quantitative models ranked thousands of stocks a day, but we couldn't sell any of them short. Half the available alpha was just being wasted."
Consultant Casey notes that "BGI learned the importance of dependability in their indexed products and made it a basic tenet of its active strategies. It took the technology of indexation, portfolio construction, cost control and optimization and moved it into the mainstream of active management and hedge funds."
Although both BGI and State Street aim to raise their profiles as active managers, the bulk of their assets will continue to be indexed. In the U.S, where indexing claims nearly four out of every ten institutional dollars, the category may gain some market share but probably nothing dramatic. "Indexing in the U.S. institutional arena is a mature business," admits BGI's Skirton. In the U.K. indexing's 20 percent share of institutional assets might reach 30 percent in the next few years, suggests Nigel Wightman, head of State Street Global Advisors in the U.K. On the Continent indexing's market share should grow, suggests ABP's Straatman. "I don't think indexing in Europe will reach the levels it has in the U.S.," he says, "but it will certainly grow from here, perhaps to U.K. levels."
At Northern Trust Global Investments, Timbers sees opportunity in the privatization of social security systems -- if and when that happens. "Indexing, because of its low cost, is the natural default option for governments," he says.
Whether or not the recent gains in global equity markets prove to be lasting, investors will continue to reassess their investing strategies in an environment of modest returns and heightened risk awareness. If institutional investors continue to focus on a separation of alpha and beta as part of that reassessment -- a likely bet -- the world's two largest indexers can look to consolidate their already strong positions.
Says BGI co-CEO Skirton: "Investors want dependable, low-cost beta, and where there is alpha, they will pay for it. We offer both. The firms that are under threat are those that don't have an alpha proposition and can't offer beta. That's a lot of mainstream money managers."

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Earned four letters in field hockey and two in track at Archbishop Carroll High School.
Field Hockey team won the District 12 Championship all four seasons she was on the team (2012-2015).
Also won the Philadelphia Catholic League title twice (2012 and 2014).
The daughter of Timothy and Eileen McClatchy.
Father graduated from Penn State, while mother graduated from Mount Saint Mary's.
Has two older siblings: Keely and Billy.
Keely is a graduate of the University of Scranton, while Billy attended Catholic University where he played football.

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Enhanced Wolven School Gear - focuses on a mixed type of play. Each element of the gear gives bonuses to Adrenaline, strength or sign intensity. In order to obtain schematics for this set, it is best to equip oneself with a map: : Slightly Torn Notes by Hieronymus on the Witcher Elgar. You can buy it from a blacksmith in Lindenvale.
Schematic for the enhanced wolven boots lies in the Grotto located on the north-eastern edge of the Crookback Bog, to the north-east from Toderas.
Enter the grotto and turn right as soon as you will be able to do so. Then, take the left corridor. Keep to your left, and when you get to a bigger cave you will find the chest with another diagram.
In order to obtain the first schematic, you will have to get to the Crow's Perch. There, in the back, to the west from the baron's main manor, you will find a garden with a well.
Jump into the well and follow the path to the very bottom. Keep walking by the water reservoir to the north to find the chest with the diagram.
Schematic for the armor can be found on a small island to the south-west from the Fyke Isle on a big lake. It is located in the brick ruins.
Dive there to find the chest.
In order to find the diagram you will have to dive. The chest with this one is a bit darker than the others. It is located just a couple of meters under the surface, to the east from the ruins.
Location: Kaer Morhen - cave at the end of the path in the mountains, to the south from Kaer Morhen stronghold.
The entrance to the cave by the edge of a cliff.
The chest with the diagram for the gauntlets can be found to the south from Kaer Morhen, in the mountains. There, you shall find a grotto.
Enter the cave, go to your right and get lower. Then, keep to your left to climb higher. You will enter a big grotto covered in plants - the chest with the diagram is located by the entrance, to the left.
It may be the second time you are in the Ruined Watchtower as there was one more schematic lying here before (or still is).
There is a scaffold here, over the ruins. You can jump on it from a chest but you can also turn left before the entrance, and climb on a small mountain after that. Its peak connects with the chest with the silver sword schematic.
To the north-east from the Lakeside Hut a small island is located. You can get there by a boat.
Point marked, where the chest is located.
Standing on the edge and using your witcher senses whilst looking at the water surface, you should be able to see a chest on the bottom. The diagram for the enhanced trousers can be found inside of it.

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I’m sitting on the train to Churchill, heading to see the polar bears once again. This journey technically began at 4am Saturday morning (November 6). That said, the journey always begins before it technically begins.
I started my quest to see polar bears in their natural habitat three years ago and I’ve been going back to Churchill every year since. I almost didn’t go on the trip this year. I had taken time off to go see the grizzly bears at McNeil River in July and wasn’t sure about more time off work.
“Yeah, yeah. . . I know what you’re thinking, but you’re coming on this trip! You promised,” Shannon gently reminded me. Shannon works at The Great Bear Foundation and along with biologist, Chuck Jonkel, brings a small group of people to “the polar bear capitol of the world” every year.
My flight to Winnipeg was scheduled to leave at 6am, which meant heading to the airport at 4am Saturday. I was so proud of myself because, for once, I packed Thursday night, 32-hours before when I’d typically pack for a Saturday morning flight. Thinking I was ahead of the game was a mistake, however. I ended up having so much work to do that I stayed up through the night Friday until it was time to head to the airport Saturday morning.
“This trip is just a series of short naps,” I said to my friend, Heather. This is the first year a friend is coming to Churchill with me. I’ve been talking about it for 3 years and finally, one of my most adventurous friends decided it was time to join me.
We landed in Winnipeg around 2pm Saturday and headed straight to the hotel. After we dropped our gear off, we decided to go for a walk to find a good restaurant where we could have lunch. Now, I don’t want to offend anyone who lives in Winnipeg, but by the time we found a restaurant that looked like it might serve edible food, it was dinnertime.
After an exceptionally spicy Chinese meal at Hu’s on First, we made our way back to the hotel. By this point, we were exhausted, not only from walking around Winnipeg for several hours, but also from the lack of sleep the night before. After spending time in the hot tub and not having the attention span to wait for the Steam to turn on, we decided to make it an early night. We were also well aware that it might be the last good night’s sleep we’d get for 9 nights.
“I’m setting my phone alarm for 9am,” I said to Heather, aware that this was the latest possible moment we could wake up, in order to be at the train station by 11am (and get breakfast, and get coffee). Alan and Leslie, a wonderful couple I met during my first visit to Churchill suggested we call them around 9am to make plans for breakfast before getting on the train.
I heard the phone ring during what felt like the middle of the night. I chose to ignore it, confident that my phone alarm would go off at the designated time. Heather also seemed to be choosing to ignore the phone, so I went back to sleep. However, underlying my sleep was a little voice, “you should see what time it is. Alan said we’d speak at 9am. Maybe it is 9.” So I looked at the clock.
“What?! How did that happen??” she asked.
We started plotting how we were going to accomplish everything by 11am. The hotel stops serving breakfast at 10am. We were packed but we hadn’t showered. The nearest Starbucks was a 15-minute walk, the opposite direction of the train station.
“So, I guess we’re not going to shower,” Heather said, eliminating the thing we thought we could most live without, given the options.
Unwilling to accept that it was 9:30, I called down to the front desk. “What time is it?” I asked the receptionist. “It’s 8:32,” she replied.
“Why does the clock in our room say 9:32?” I asked.
“Because it’s daylight savings time. It changed in the middle of the night,” she explained. Note to people who work in the hotel industry: as guests are checking in, remind them of such details as time changes.
We were so relieved we had an extra hour, Heather and I got back into our beds and talked about all the things we had time to do now. “We can walk to Starbucks!” “We can buy water!” “We can shower!” “Breakfast is open for another hour and a half!” By the time we finished discussing all of our options, we only had time for breakfast and a shower.
“Would you like anything from Starbucks?” Alan texted me. This is one of the reasons why Alan and Leslie are among my favorites. Check. One more thing crossed off our list before embarking on a 2-day train ride.
Breakfast, by most people’s standards, was fairly mediocre. But, it was free, and things taste better when you don’t have to pay for them. As we learned to say following our all-day quest for good food in Winnipeg, “it was alright. . . for Winnipeg.” After breakfast, we made our way to the train station and met up with the rest of the group: Sam, Dan and Roxanne, Josette (French, from France, and living in British Columbia), Alan and Leslie of course, and Jeremy (from the UK).
I called Chuck to let him know that the entire group coming from Winnipeg was accounted for and ready to board the train. Chuck was leading the majority of the group, traveling by bus, from Missoula, Montana. It’s definitely worth doing that bus trip once in your life. After you’ve done it once, you can just take the train from Winnipeg. The group on the bus will join you on the train in Le Pas.
“Well, we drove through the night and then we went on an early morning hike,” Chuck said, filling me in on their experience. That’s why you want to do the bus trip one time – the early morning hike might have been nice, but riding on the bus through the night is another story.
We boarded the train in Winnipeg and immediately began playing games with our new friends. Some games were real games, like Scrabble Slam and MadGab. Other games were made up on the spot like, “Guess The Conductor’s Name.” Everybody played along without hesitation, which facilitated all of us bonding instantly.
Oh – another great thing that happened: we were greeted at the train by the same conductor I traveled with last year. I’m not going to tell you his name because if I do, then I can’t tell you all the cool things he did for us – don’t want him to get in trouble.
It’s 10:45am Monday. We’ve been on the train almost 24 hours now, and many people are already referring to the Dining Car as “The Bar.” The group from Missoula joined us on the train around 3am. I opened my eyes to find Shannon, standing over me, laughing. . . or smiling loudly. Soon I saw Bob , Frank, and finally, Chuck.
You can read about Chuck in my Churchill year-one blog: here. What I find amazing is that, 3 years later, Chuck still has a bunch of new stories and information to share. This morning he told us all about the railroad between Winnipeg and Churchill. He talked about when the track was built, who owns each section, and shared insights about anticipated repairs. What kicked off the conversation, though, is what’s really. . . funny. . . or scary. I choose funny.
“You have a different engine on the train now than when you left Winnipeg,” Chuck said.
“Well, because they’ve had some derailments lately and it’s (the route) so far away from any repair services that they want to have the best-working equipment on the train before we head any further North,” he responded, as if this was not cause for concern.
Relieved to learn that our train now had a better chance of completing the trip to Churchill, we headed to the dining car (aka “the bar”) for breakfast. The food on the train is surprisingly good. I ordered the “daily special omelet,” with wheat toast. I couldn’t figure it out – the toast tasted phenomenal. Sure, I added peanut butter and jelly, but this was a level of deliciousness that exceeded PB & J. Finally I had an epiphany, “I know why the toast is so good – BUTTER!” Listen, I know they say butter isn’t good for you, which is why I haven’t tasted it in so long. But butter is really good for toast.
Yes, it’s getting late. And the train has run out of red wine. . .
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Samsung and five other South Korean tech firms are set to team up on a $22 million government-backed project to research new memory chip technology.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the initiative, which will feature Korean tech behemoth Samsung as well as memory chip maker SK Hynix, according to Korean news agencyYonhap.
The government and the six firms involved in the project will collectively stump up 25 billion won (£14.6m/$22.3m) over the next five years for research and development projects undertaken by various universities and other bodies.
According to the newswire the project is unusual in using independent academic and other organisations as the focus for R&D, whereas in the past the government has stepped in to back development projects undertaken by individual tech players.
As such, none of the tech firms involved will be able to get their hands on the IP of any new technologies developed as part of the project. That will rest with the uni boffins who are actually doing the R’n’D’ing on this.
Instead, the likes of Samsung and SK will be given access to cutting-edge memory technology, presumable giving them a competitive advantage over international rivals like Micron.
The US firm was in bullish mood last month, claiming it is a bigger producer of NAND flash than both Samsung and Hynix.
South Korea is already a powerhouse when it comes to memory, its chip firms manufacturing around half of the world’s supply, led by Samsung – which, despite Micron’s claims, is the planet’s biggest seller of flash and RAM.
Despite this lead, however, the memory chip industry is not one in which any major player can afford to sit back, according to Forrester principal consulting analyst Charlie Dai.
“The R&D in this industry takes time and cash, and needs to be invested in continuously even when a vendor already has market leadership. For example, Intel just announced a plan to invest $125m over the next five years in R&D including research at seven Brazilian universities,” he told El Reg.

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China’s Cyber Security Law: The Impossibility Of Compliance?
China’s much-anticipated Cyber Security Law (CSL) will come into effect on 1 June 2017. Deciphering exactly who is captured and what is covered is leaving companies unsure as to how they will comply with this vague and potentially onerous law.
Source: China’s Cyber Security Law: The Impossibility Of Compliance?

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This February and March DEBRA is asking supporters to 'send their love on the wings of a butterfly'. For a suggested minimum donation of £1 you can write something special on a butterfly wish card, which will then be displayed in your local shop.
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Children and young adults living with EB are often called 'Butterfly Children' because their skin is as fragile as a butterfly's wings.
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Inspiration: The movie was amazing, I loved it, it made me want to do another body paint cosplay! We were missing some minor details in our work, but that's fine. We're still in love with how everything came out!
Easiest Task: Standing there getting painted. Also, the jewelery wasn't too hard, just time consuming.
Hardest Task: The bow and arrow.

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Here is my MLB 2019 Offseason Breakdown Blog. This time it is on the Texas Rangers and I will talk about who the Rangers acquired and lost, their starting lineup and pitching rotation and my prediction for them this season. Let’s get into the blog.
PU. What a terrible contract this is. Lynn is such a bad player, but then again, so are the Rangers.
The Rangers are going nowhere this season and they should just blow up the rest of the roster. Get Odor and Andrus out of there and get some prospects for the team. They will finish 5th in the AL West so there is no reason to waste those talents.


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NEW TRADEMARK LAW - Law Office of David McEwing, P.C.
Both the House and Senate have passed a new Trademark Anti-Dilution law and President Bush reportedly is likely to sign it. The new law will apply to the sub-category of trademarks that are deemed “famous”.
It is a significant burden to establish that a trademark has become famous for purpose of protection against dilution. It requires more than a showing of distinctiveness. It must be a mark that has been heavily advertised or achieved widespread acceptance within the minds of the consuming public. For example, Starbucks has become a famous mark. Its fame is not limited to coffee.
Trademark anti-dilution protects the owner of a famous mark from uses that dilute or lessen the mark’s unique and distinctive character, regardless of whether or not there is a “likelihood of confusion”. (Likelihood of confusion is normally the essential element that must be proven in a trademark infringement case.) Anti-dilution accordingly protects the mark from the use or adoption of marks used for completely unrelated goods or services.
It has been reported that the new law arose from the 2003 Supreme Court decision in Mosely (Victor’s Little Secret) v. Victoria’s Secret Catalogue case. The Supreme Court determined that there must be actual proof of dilution, i.e., a lessening of the capacity of the famous mark to identify and distinguish goods or services. A likelihood of dilution was determined to be insufficient to obtain legal protection.
The new law reverses the Supreme Court decision. It expressly permits injunctive relief against an owner of the non-famous mark based upon a likelihood of dilution. The dilution can be by “blurring” or by “tarnishment” of the famous mark. Blurring is use of the mark or similar mark in unrelated goods or services. Tarnishment is associating the the famous mark with an unsavory product or service.

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Our last study examined the reason Israel's leaders didn't believe Jesus and hated Him to the point they had Him crucified. Today we look at why Christ's own disciples didn't believe reports He had risen from the dead, Mark 16:12 & 1312 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
& Luke 24:13 - 3513 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
. This incident begins with two disciples, one named Cleopas, leaving Jerusalem the day Jesus rose from the dead to walk the 6 miles to Emmaus. They were discussing the events of the last 3 days when Jesus joined them but they didn't recognize Him. Jesus asked what they were discussing and Cleopas told how Jesus had been delivered by the Chief Priests and rulers to be crucified; how they had trusted He would redeem Israel; that it had been 3 days since He died; how they were astonished when some women reported they had gone to His grave early that morning, found His body missing and seen a vision of angels who told them Jesus was alive; and then how other disciples had gone to the grave and found it empty. Luke 24:13 - 2413 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
. Arriving at Emmaus Jesus made like He was traveling on but they said it was late and asked Him in. He joined them for a meal and when Jesus broke bread and blessed it their eyes were opened so they recognized Him but He vanished out of their presence, Luke 24:28 - 3228 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
Mark's account plainly states the apostles and disciples didn't believe Cleopas and his associate, Mark 16:12 - 1412 After that he appeared in another form unto two of them, as they walked, and went into the country.
. Jesus explained to them He had fulfilled all that Moses and the prophets had written about Him, and reminded them He Himself had told them these things before His crucifixion, Luke 24:4444 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
b. So it appears they may have simply recognized Jesus as a Great Prophet. The Greek word translated “prophet” is found 149 times in the New Testament. Its used to describe different people and many times refers to the prophets of old who spoke the Word of God, sometimes foretelling future events. Jesus was indeed a Prophet mighty in word and deed, as prophesied by Moses, Acts 3:22 & 2322 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you.
. But He was much more; He not only spoke the Word of God, He was the Word of God, John 1:1 & 141 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
. He was the Son of God and the Son of Man, something Cleopas and friend must have missed even though it had been mentioned. The demons that Jesus cast out of people referred to Him as the Son of God, Matthew 8:2929 And, behold, they cried out, saying, What have we to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of God? art thou come hither to torment us before the time?
, etc. When He calmed the stormy sea the Disciples in the boat with Him said, “of a truth thou are the Son of God,” Matthew 14:3333 Then they that were in the ship came and worshipped him, saying, Of a truth thou art the Son of God.
. At the time Jesus called Nathanial as one of His followers, Nathaniel testified that He was the Son of God, the King of Israel, John 1:4949 Nathanael answered and saith unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the King of Israel.
. John bare record that He was the Son of God, John 1:3434 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
In spite of all this, Jesus had to open His Disciples' understanding before they could comprehend and believe. If the disciples had understood the Old Testament Scriptures and what Christ Himself told them before, they would have camped out at the sepulcher, waiting for Him to burst forth in power and glory. But they didn't understand and believe He had to die on the cross and subsequently rise from the dead (enter into His glory), even after hearing the testimony of the women, Cleopas and the disciple with him. After hearing this testimony, they thought He was a spirit when He first appeared to them.
The Greek word translated “mystery” in this passage means literally “to shut the mouth,” meaning “a secret.” No one knew this secret, not even Christ's disciples so it is no wonder they didn't believe the reports he was alive. But they came to believe when Christ opened their understanding. And then some days later at the feast of Pentecost they received power from on high when the Holy Spirit came upon them, Acts 2:1 - 311 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
. This was the baptism with the Holy Ghost that Jesus spoke of in Acts 1:55 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.
; this is the Comforter that Jesus said He would send to them, but only after He departed, John 16:77 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.
. (He certainly hadn't understood it when he cut off Malchus' ear when they came to the garden to take Jesus, John 18:10 & 1110 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.
And whereas Jesus told His Jewish Disciples that He would baptize them with the Holy Spirit, John 16:7 & Acts 1:5 and He did so at Pentecost, Acts 2:1 - 31, the Lord Jesus Christ revealed something different to the Apostle Paul for us during this age of Grace. That is, we are baptized into or identified with Christ Himself, Romans 6:33 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
; 1 Corinthians 12:1313 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit.
. Believers today have literally put on Christ, “For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galations 3:27 & 28. Thus, believers today are members of the Body of Christ, 1 Corinthians 12:2727 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular.
Believers today have the ability to understand the Scriptures because they have the mind of Christ, “But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For who hath known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:10 - 1610 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.


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Bio Careers® is presenting another Virtual Job search Summit very soon, April 3rd and 4th, 2013.
I would urge each of you to attend, and take advantage of the resources available to you.
Research the companies – Know what they do.
Research the key people – Who can hire you.
Write down — What you have to offer, in light of what they do.
Write down – What you are going to say about yourself.
Adjust — Resumes and cover letters to reflect how you fit at each organization.
Ask good questions (about them) and tell great stories ( about how you “match”).
The idea is to exchange information and get the next meeting.
Follow up with the people who can hire you, and keep following up.
If you do your homework before the event, you can better position yourself as pertinent to the organization, and you will then have a basis for developing a relationship. Relationships are what will position you as an “insider” and one who is “kept in mind” by those who make hiring decisions.
Job fairs can be a difficult and stressful environment, but hopefully these tips can make them a more positive experience for you.


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Our 287 spacious rooms have a contemporary feel, with sleek wooden floors and stylish touches like feature wallpaper. Soundproof glass means they’re also ultra-quiet plus all rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Some of the 3rd-floor rooms look out across the runways.
For first-class international and Mexican cuisine, head to the hotel restaurant. There’s also a lobby bar with an outdoor terrace as well as a gym. To help you make the most out of your stay our Guest Relations team are happy to share their recommendations and favorite places in the city.

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Such commentary can influence public opinion but has absolutely no impact on scientific progress. None whatsoever. Peer-reviewed journal papers are the gold standard of scientific information for good reasons, and no self-respecting scientist trusts scientific information reported in a newspaper opinion piece.
In fact, I found no climate science publications under the name of the commentary's author in the Web of Science bibliographic database. If the facts and arguments in that commentary had any validity, why haven't they been published in scientific journals?
If anyone can successfully refute the theory of climate change using evidence rather than personal opinion, there is a Nobel Prize awaiting. In the meantime, let's listen to credible sources on climate science.

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In this post I’ll continue one of my regular themes: optimism about a faster than expected transition away from fossil fuels and combustion-engine cars. I ran across this recent PV Magazine article, “The age of plenty on steroids”, which is a report from the recent BNEF Future of Energy Summit in New York. It details why Michael Liebreich, the founder of BNEF (Bloomberg New Energy Finance) thinks there are many reasons to be optimistic about the future of energy, despite climate change, and the emerging political situations in the US and Europe. Granted, he does have a vested business interest in being optimistic about a fast-paced energy transition, but that doesn’t make him wrong. He is certainly not alone in his analysis, and he backs his position with data.
Liebreich notes that, even with the Trump administration’s “strange fetish for coal”, the transition to sustainable energy is indeed occurring faster than anyone expected. He points out that 2016 was another year in which Western economies grew but emissions did not. From 2006 to 2016 the United States shifted from just 3% non-hydro renewable energy to 9%. Similarly, China progressed from 6% to 10%, and some EU countries have already reached 25% or more.
Liebriech points out the due to the earlier than expected widespread success of wind and solar, some issues are emerging that were not expected until 2025 to 2030. In some places, concerns regarding grid integration of high spot penetrations of renewable energy are no longer theoretical in 2017. In the future even massive amounts of energy storage (batteries) could sometimes be overwhelmed by the variability and volatility of wind in particular. It will mean huge ramp rates and require robust interconnectivity between grids to resolve. The fact that these kinds of issues have arrived much earlier than expected is not a necessarily bad thing.
Liebriech is also optimistic about the uptake of electric cars. While just 1 in 500 new cars is electric now, BNEF has predicted that 35-47% of new cars will be electric by 2040. Liebriech maintains that once the sticker prices of electric cars become lower than the equivalent combustion-engine cars, we “will see 40% market shift in any country in the world”.
Some are skeptical about one aspect of Bloomberg’s optimism – the increase in GDP becoming decoupled from emissions. The argument goes like this: -Globalisation is masking the carbon emissions for developed economies as production moves to developing economies.
This is good news – and it plays to the notion that the ‘Limits to Growth’ crowd are wrong. Growth is not just about resource use in a world where services are an increasing proportion of GDP.
Thanks David, No doubt resource use is a factor, especially when the world population has climbed from 7 billion to 7.5 billion in less than 6 years, but not the only one. Increasing efficiency of resource use is certainly going to be an issue in the 21st century – food, water, and energy in particular.
The “limits to growth” discussion is an interesting one, too. Obviously the human population cannot expand infinitely on a planet with finite resources. Then the optimistic “abundance” crowd point out that eventually humans will not have to be limited to one planet (planning for asteroid mining is already well underway), and problems like climate change will be resolved with abundant clean energy sooner than people currently realise (citing the exponential growth of technologies such as solar power and nanotechnology). Then we have the technological singularity crowd pointing out that AI will exceed human intelligence as soon as 2030, so we just don’t know what will happen or be possible after that.
What? It doesn’t disprove limits to growth at all.
That was a carbon based argument. As in, drilling 100 miles down in the Gulf of Mexico would be non-sustainable and non-economic.
That you’d need sustainable/non-polluting energy sources to replace those dirty carbon sources.
Fracking production costs are increasing today even as more fracking comes on line.
Dự án Green Pearl tọa lạc tại số 378 Minh Khai , Hai Bà Trưng, Hà Nội là một vị trí đắc địa thuộc cửa ngõ phía Nam của Thủ đô, nơi tập trung các tuyến giao thông huyết mạch của TP Hà Nội (Đường Minh Khai – Cầu Vĩnh Tuy). Dự án bao gồm nhà ở liền kề, biệt thự và căn hộ cao cấp Green Pearl mở ra không gian sống xanh, trong lành, KHÔNG ồn ào, KHÔNG khói bụi ngay trong lòng đô thị.
Chung cư Green Pearl Không chỉ là giải pháp đáp ứng nhu cầu nhà ở chất lượng cao, sứ mệnh của Green Pearl là cùng bạn trải nghiệm cuộc sống” bình yên trọn vẹn “tách biệt với cuộc sống ngột ngạt ồn ào bên ngoài. Không gian yên tĩnh trong lành được khai thác tối đa trên những con đường tản bộ xanh mát sẽ giúp bạn cảm thấy thư thái nhằm tái tạo năng lượng hiệu quả nhất.
Dự án 378 Minh Khai hiểu rõ vui chơi là hình thức tốt nhất giúp trẻ phát triển tư duy. Từ đó chúng tôi xây dựng trường học hiện đại, khu vui chơi trẻ em với những trò vui chơi giải trí, trí tuệ giúp trẻ phát triển tư duy sáng tạo và thể chất.
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He grew up in BC and studied criminology at SFU. He graduated from the UBC Faculty of Law in 2002 and was called to the Bar of BC in 2003. His areas of interest include commercial and administrative law and he maintains a broad general civil litigation practice.
Chris has appeared at all levels of court, including the Provincial Court and Supreme Court of British Columbia, Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal and Supreme Court of Canada. He has published and presented on environmental law and civil litigation subjects.
He has served on committees for the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch) and is a member of the Civil Litigation and Administrative Law sections of the Canadian Bar Association (BC Branch).
Chris served a term as managing partner of MacKenzie Fujisawa from May 2016 until May of 2018.


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The KTM Freeride is a cross between a trials bike and a traditional dirt bike in looks and performance. In doing this, the Freeride needs a special fuel delivery system that leaves a lot to be desired. Lectron has identified these needs and built a custom 30mm carb to complete the kit.
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Disney will be holding its popular D23 fan event next year Aug. 23-25 at the Anaheim Convention Center, officials announced this morning.
This event always generates huge crowds anxious to witness the unveiling of the latest Disney projects, as well as the rare chance to see and hear from some of their creators.
The official Disney fan club, D23, got its name because Walt Disney launched his first studio in 1923. People can join for free or upgrade to a paid membership with more benefits.
Officials announced that it will celebrate its 10th anniversary through a series of special events to be held throughout the United States.
For example, tours of Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, typically held four times a year for paid Gold members, will be bumped up to monthly starting in March. On the tour, people can see Walt Disney’s office and peek inside the archives. Lunch with a Disney Legend events will begin in January. Gold members also get a special advance look at a new exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum in May.
Oct. 26: D23 Heads to the Hollow, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
D23 anniversary logo for 2019, courtesy of the Walt Disney Co.


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At Spark Health, our team of Naturopathic Doctors are committed to changing how you experience working with your health care professional. If you would like to perform better in the areas of life that matter most to you, you've come to the right place.
The Spark approach to personalized natural medicine starts with a one on one consultation.
We offer a menu of 16 injections that deliver vitamins, minerals, and amino acids directly into your body’s circulation.
Over 16 custom blended IVs developed by the top IV therapy doctor in the US, using only the highest quality ingredients.
The intention of this appointment is to gather a tremendous amount of accurate and in-depth information on how your body is currently functioning.
Your Initial Appointment is an extremely thorough visit. During this appointment, you and your Naturopathic Doctor will work together to establish your health goals, address specific challenges you’re experiencing and determine what specialized lab tests to run. Gathering information in this way will allow Spark Health’s doctors to see the full picture of your body’s state of health, a necessary step in creating your Personalized Health Plan.
The intention of this appointment is to have you understand exactly how your body has been functioning and present you with your Personalized Health Plan.
Your Lab Test Findings & Personalized Health Plan Appointment is an eye-opening and empowering visit with two very important components. In the beginning of the visit, your doctor will review in detail all the results of the specialty lab tests so that you understand exactly what is going on inside of your body. Based on your lab results and health goals, your doctor will present you with your Personalized Health Plan. Your Health Plan will be built to address your body’s needs.
The intention of this phase is to maintain your body and keep it functioning at or near optimal health.
We recommend that our patients follow up with their Spark doctor 3-4 times per year to rerun labs and make refinements to their treatment plans. Things in life are always changing plus we all fall off the wagon from time-to-time; this is why our patients enjoy having a maintenance appoint to get things realigned so patients can continue to have ideal health and wellbeing. In addition, we have many other supportive services that help our patients stay on their path to optimal wellness, such as IV therapy, vitamin injections, PRP prolotherapy, and the PRP Micro Needling Facial.


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I love my guild in World of Warcraft. We’ve got close to 500 characters, so there are always people to talk to (and maybe do an instance run with); monetary help getting the starter mount; and a free set of netherweave bags to carry around all that phat lewt. I don’t think I ever would have stuck with World of Warcraft for this long without the smart, easygoing, fun, grown-up people of the Pig and Whistle Explorers’ Society. We’re an Alliance guild on Kirin Tor founded by and for members of the RPGNet forums. No one calling each other gay, no one writing like an ICanHazCheezburger server that gained sentience, no one whinging about us taking all the good gear.
I especially love our guild boss. There’s remarkably little guild drama, as close to zero as I think it’s realistically possible to get. I haven’t seen any problems crop up since the boats started sailing to Northrend, but before long there’ll be enough guild members to start the endgame raids. Here’s his pre-emptive strike over raiding arguments.
I’m instituting a zero tolerance policy right now for anyone belittling another guild mate about their raiding prospects or the speed at which they level. I won’t get in to a he said, she said about it. If you feel that another guild member has insulted you, or said that you’re never going to raid or whatever, take some screen shots and send them to me and I’ll review them. Anyone proven to have insulted the speed another guild member levels or demeans their future prospects with the guild will be removed from the guild. No strikes, no slaps on the wrist. Do not make me turn this car around, I will drive home.


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2019 Dodge Challenger GT AWD Review: The Ultimate Ice Dancing Machine?
As the only car in its class to offer all-wheel drive, the 2019 Dodge Challenger GT was a very popular choice for journalists. We were invited to join the Rocky Mountain Redline Ice Encounter event in Winter Park, Colorado to sample a wide range of vehicles. The event takes place on a snowy and an ice encrusted lake over two days.
Unfortunately, the 2019 Dodge Challenger GT AWD only has one engine and one transmission option. You get a 305 horsepower, 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 that makes 268 lbs-feet of torque. While it’s no Hellcat Redeye, the V6 has good off-the-line power and more than enough oomph to put the GT into a power slide on slippery surfaces, even when equipped with snow tires (like our tester was).
It also completely disconnected the front axle when not needed. This helps with performance, mpg and tail-out ice sliding.
The Challenger GT was quite happy to slide merrily when the traction control was switched off. On any other surface, the 2019 Dodge Challenger GT AWD is a pussycat. It’s comfortable, easy to drive and it is fairly responsive for a two-ton vehicle.
If you’re expecting Mustang GT performance out of this one, forget it. All Challengers are heavy and ponderous by comparison these days. Still, just like this GT, what you give up in maneuverability, you make up for in ride and straight-line power.
While I prefer a manual transmission, the eight speed is very responsive and it doesn’t mind bouncing off the redline when called upon (traction control off) and the paddle shifters are fun to play with. Hell, the entire dash makes you feel like you’re in something special — something fast.
It would be so cool if the GT had a wide-body package, or a manual transmission (not to mention a massive V8). but what it lacks in brute force, it makes top for in character. Let’s face it, the 2019 Dodge Challenger GT AWD is a lot more fun to hang with over your average crossover. It’s fairly affordable too. The 2019 Dodge Challenger GT AWD starts at $33,295. Fully loaded, the test model came out to $43,260.


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– Look how Florida defensive coaches are helping their defensive backs work on tackling.
– Louisiana Tech will earn $1.1 million apiece for trips to Texas and Clemson in the near and not-so-near future.
– Oooooh, Art Briles, you sly devil you.
– This story from USA Today’s George Schroeder on Tom Herman is great.
– Fresno State has a new blimp that will fly over home games and some road games.
– Notre Dame unveiled new uniforms (along with UCLA). Brian Kelly used a walk-on to reveal the new kits to the team… and then gave him a scholarship.
– We announced the winners of the FBS and College video of the year contests.
– Cincinnati has drastically reduced concussions using this new technique.
– Everyone who grew up in a coaching family can relate to this photo.


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Post subject: We love the Bridge!
When it comes to catching Cats, the Crooked Creek Bridge has become somewhat of the go to spot for the Ol’ Captain and his sidekick, Maximus Relaximus.
We like the area because the water is deep, and we have a theory that if a fish wants to get from our side of the lake over into the “River Side” of the lake he must first pass under the no wake zone area at the bridge.
We also enjoy watching the Swallows under the bridge and seeing the nearby scenery as well.
1.	He is a nice guy.
2.	He knows how to fish.
3.	He isn’t afraid of a paddle.
4.	He brought the Bait.
Once we paddled out of the Creek and brushed by the native Azaleas we were soon on a direct route to the bridge.
As Captain, I usually allow no more than 5 ½ hours for this trip. Not only are Max’s leg short but his attention span starts to wane when you reach that 5 hour mark.
Well, we got anchored and set up and it wasn’t long before Shawn had a Proper Pull Down!
It wasn’t long before we had his nice Blue Cat on the Pup Deck!
Some time went by and then the Ol’ Captain was pullin’ one in as well!
Folks, when you catch ‘em this size you don’t have to have but a couple for a mess. Since we both had a fish the pressure was off. We moved a time or two and chatted and simply just enjoyed being on the water. By then it was time to head back home knowing that these 5 plus hours had been time well spent.
Before we left the bridge a $40-$50,000 boat cruised by my old canoe and I wondered if he was having as much fun as we were. Whether he was or not, we sure have a good time when we take our trips to and from the Crooked Creek Bridge.


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A good Kukri, with its broad heavy duty blade, is a true power – able to cut, chop, slice and shear through even the toughest targets. An outstanding multi-purpose tool that can put in exceptional work, as well as serve as a truly devastating weapon during wartime or in a last ditch self-defense situation.
Inspired by this legacy of excellence, custom knife maker Andrew Demko developed the Rajah – a series of true folding Kukris that have proven to be instant classics!
Available in two sizes, and exhibiting many of the best Kukri-like characteristics, their unique blade shape presents their thin, flat ground edges at just the right angle so they naturally bite deep, making cuts that way exceed other knives of the same size and weight.
The Rajah handle also shares similar lines with traditional Kukris, with the addition of strategically placed curves and finger grooves for optimum grip and control.
To counter the incredible impact forces generated by chopping strokes, we have equipped the Rajah series of folders with the world renowned Tri-Ad locking mechanism, which has proven itself again and again to be virtually impervious to shock.
Carry the Rajah series as you would any folder, using the clip to attach it to any reasonably sized pocket or clip it in your waistband. In an emergency all you have to do is grab it and open it in the conventional manner or snag its unique patented thumb plate on the edge of a pocket and snap it open with lightning speed.

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Hilary held her eighth annual Chinese New Year party last night, and since it is now the Year of the Hil, I mean, Monkey, it was quite festive! Oliver made some wonderfully fresh spring rolls, with homemade peanut sauce for dipping. There were tons of vegetarian dumplings, Chinese noodle salad, wasabi peas, and other tasty snacks. I brought some edamame, but we never managed get them in the steamer. Oh, and of course, two five pound bags of fortune cookies.
Most of the ladies wore red, and there was red wine a plenty, Tsingtao, and a pony keg donated by Frank from St. Arnold's. I finally opened the claret I bought at Becker Vineyards- the American oak is a bit much at first, but after awhile, it smoothed out.
It was great to see a lot of old faces from both Les Amis and the Ginger Man, and new friends as well. Can't believe I've known Hilary and Chris for almost fifteen yearrs now.
Everyone had a great time, some folks a little too much. Good luck and happy new year! Am I allowed to wash my hair now?


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Russell’s recently released report “What Really Matters to Women Investors” goes a long way toward debunking any perception that women lack loyalty to their financial advisors. An earlier industry study found that 70 percent of women investors would fire their advisors within a year if their spouses were to die. In contrast, a separate study released by Russell in January 2014 finds that a sweeping majority of women indicate they would stick with their current advisor in such a scenario.
Russell surveyed more than 300 financial advisors and more than 900 women investors working with financial advisors, focusing on two generations of women: Gen X (ages 32 to 47) and the Silent Generation (ages 67 to 80). Results show that 78% of Gen X women and 93% of Silent Generation women would stay loyal to their advisors if they became widowed.
While the research shows that women investors have a propensity toward loyalty to their financial advisors, it also emphasizes the need for advisors to earn this loyalty by aligning their professional capabilities with specific financial planning needs and service approaches. Not surprisingly, advisors can deepen loyalties within their client base by catering to specific values that rank highest in priority among women investors in these two age brackets. Russell's study provides fresh insight into the priorities and service needs of these women investors.
Both advisors and women investors can benefit by better understanding each others' capabilities, preferences and needs. Undoubtedly, women are an attractive target client segment for financial advisors given their growing economic power. But beyond this, they can be great clients, because they are predisposed to take a longer-term perspective, are assuming greater responsibility for investing decisions and value tailored advice and guidance from a financial advisor. What’s more, it is clear that when they feel they are being heard and are on track to their investment goals, they are loyal clients who will often actively refer their advisors to family and friends.
It’s worth noting that the improved economic climate since 2008 may play a role in the shifting results of such research. But it's also possible that advisors have been appealing more to the needs of their female clients as more women have taken on the responsibility of investing.
More than half of women surveyed (52% of Gen X and 63% of Silent Generation) share the responsibility for managing the financial aspects of a household (savings and investments). In marriages and partnerships in which one person bears the brunt of the financial responsibility, that person is usually a woman, according to the study. Nearly one third (29%) of Gen X women and a quarter (24%) of Silent Generation women have more financial responsibility than a spouse or partner. Less than a quarter of women (19% of Gen X and 14% of Silent Generation) say their partner has more responsibility.
While 74% of advisors say they help develop spending guidelines and budgets for their clients, many women indicate this is not a primary need. Some 77% of Gen X women and 81% of Silent Generation women say they're comfortable managing their own day-to-day finances.
The same research suggests that women investors are inclined to focus on long-term financial planning issues, such as healthcare, long-term care, and maintaining their lifestyle during retirement. Among advisors surveyed, 56% believe their female clients have a longer-term perspective when it comes to financial planning, while only 5% say male clients take a longer-term view.
For women investors, constructive communication ranks as the most essential characteristic in the advisory relationship. Some 86% of Gen X women and 87% of Silent Generation women say it's important that advisors show they are actively listening.
Many women also cite clear communication as vital to such working relationships. A large majority (82% of Gen X and 83% of Silent Generation) of women say it's important that an advisor adapts explanations to their level of investment knowledge. These women also appreciate advisors who encourage them to take an active interest in their investments. Some 80% of Gen X women and 70% of Silent Generation women want an advisor who explains how decisions might affect them and a partner differently in the future.
Clearly, listening skills and the ability to consider client input are especially essential for advisors interested in cultivating a lasting relationship with women investors.
Despite the balance of financial management in households, women also acknowledge a lack of confidence when it comes to knowledge of investments and the investment process. More than half (52%) of Gen X women and more than a third (35%) of Silent Generation women indicate they have little or no knowledge about investments.
Since the vast majority of women will find themselves managing financial matters on their own during their lifetimes, women investors represent an opportunity for advisors who can help them build their knowledge, develop strong financial plans and increase their confidence.
Relationships are important to women. A large percentage of women surveyed (83% of Gen X and 81% of Silent Generation) want an advisor who provides a personal level of service. Personalized notes and birthday reminders, for example, are great ways to make a client feel valued.
Advisors would also benefit from remembering milestones and details about their clients' family lives. This is important not only to building a relationship but also for the purpose of tailoring financial planning advice.


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How to clean your pet’s ears!
It is important to know that your pet’s ears form part of their skin. The only difference is that you can’t see this skin as it is internal. However, due to the moist warm conditions, the skin inside your pet’s ears is a fabulous warm breeding ground for all kinds of bacteria and germs to grow at a fast rate. This is especially true for pets with ears that hang down over the ear canal.
Ear health is extremely important for your pet, especially if they are allergy prone. We recommend cleaning your pet’s ears regularly in order to avoid serious ear infections that are not only incredibly painful and itchy, but can also lead to damaged ear canals which can interfere with your pet’s hearing ability.
If your pet does have an ear infection then we recommend that you first focus on treating the ear infection with Ear Dr – a natural remedy to treat and prevent ear infections in pets. Ear Dr can be used along with PyoClean Oto – this natural remedy will naturally soothe and cleanse the ear and complement treatment with Ear Dr eardrops. Once the treatment has been successful, you can continue with regular ear cleansing as a preventative.
Cotton balls, never use cotton buds – they can push debris further, and even damage the sensitive ear canal. You can also use gauze wrapped around your finger. Make sure you use a clean cotton ball or gauze for each ear!
Natura Pets Ear cleanser, OR make your own solution – 1 part organic Apple Cider Vinegar to 1 part water – this solution works wonders on pets who have chronic yeast infections or bacterial infections.
NOTE: NEVER use alcohol, alcohol can dry out sensitive skin in the ear area and cause allergic reactions!
Make sure your pet is relaxed – give them a good belly rub first or some loving words of encouragement.
Pour about a teaspoon of the solution into your pet’s ears and massage the base of the ears. Let your pet give a good shake as this will help loosen the trapped debris and wax build up.
Use the cotton balls to gently wipe the inside of your pet’s ears. Repeat this until no more wax or debris is seen on the cotton ball.
Finish the ear cleansing with a treat and thank your furry friend for being such a good boy or girl!
Note: It is never a good idea to clean your pet’s ears too often as this might upset the natural flora in the ear. We recommend cleaning your pet’s ears once a week only. We hope we have helped you understand the importance of maintaining your pet’s ear health and just how easy it is to maintain clean pet ears! For questions and comments please don’t hesitate to contact us!

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Buying movies as digital downloads no longer means forgoing the special features, but you never quite know what you'll get.
iTunes Extras has been available through iTunes desktop software for a while. It adds a menu screen to the start of the movie that offers access to extra content such as "making of" videos and deleted scenes. Apple recently added iTunes Extras support to the Apple TV and it's coming to iGadgets with the iOS 8 upgrade later this year.
You don't get iTunes Extras if you buy the standard-def movie from iTunes, only if you buy the high-def version. Looking at Disney's Frozen, iTunes Extras offers slightly more bonus features than the one-disc Blu-ray (which is more expensive than iTunes). iTunes Extras adds a song playlist, art gallery and "13 things you may not know about Frozen". Bonus content varies with other movies, with Star Trek you'll find more extras on the two-disc Blu-ray (and it's cheaper than iTunes).
Some Blu-ray discs like Frozen come with a free iTunes HD download, while others come with only an iTunes SD download. A growing number of discs support Ultraviolet rather than iTunes. You can't pick and choose download formats, you take what you're given. You don't get the iTunes Extras content if you redeem the iTunes HD code supplied with the Frozen Blu-ray disc, nor if you rent the HD version from Apple. You must buy the HD version from Apple. Keep in mind you can't download iTunes Extras; the content is streamed from the internet every time you watch them.
Another frustration is that iTunes Extras is only available for about 100 movies in Australia. Popular movies such as Gravity, The Lego Movie, Iron Man 3 and The Avengers come with iTunes Extras content in the US but not here.
With older movies the Blu-ray disc seems more likely to deliver the goods but you need to judge new movies on a case-by-case basis. If you'll watch the bonus features regularly, remember that iTunes Extra will put a dent in your monthly download limit.


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Brainerd is a city in Crow Wing County, Minnesota. It falls under Minnesota's 8th congressional district.
This page was last modified on 19 April 2019, at 07:00.

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text: Imagine yourself immersed in the beauty of Ireland in springtime. Wild iris is blooming amidst the fields and warm Irish welcomes are everywhere. The Irish know genuine hospitality and since we stay in smaller properties that are locally owned we experience the warmth and essence of Irish life. Plan to add another once in a lifetime trip with us. Ireland is pure enchantment and this spring we will take you to the hidden corners, villages and coast of Southern Ireland to enjoy the beauty, culture, and people. Traveling without a partner, friend or relative can be joyful with our small groups of women travelers. When I take women traveling around the world we begin as strangers and turn towards friends. Reservations will close soon on our 2019 Ireland vacation. We know Ireland will refresh your spirit.

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A group of 10 young people recently held a charity event in Ho Chi Minh City to raise funds for deaf-mute kids in Anh Minh Private Specialised School.
These warm-hearted folks are gathering at a coffee shop to sell old books. They share a common desire to help disadvantaged kids.
The deaf-mute community’s struggles to communicate touched their heart and inspired them to carry out “Sign Project”.
The project began from a very humane thought of the project leader, who is a high-school student.
Nguyen Do Truc Vien, Project Leader of Sign Project said: "I did scientific research last year on the deaf-mute community then I realised there are very few organisations working on them. So I decided to kick start “Sign Project” aiming to help them."
Last year, they managed to raise some 500 USD and donated to the deaf-mute community of Ho Chi Minh City. This year’s profit from selling books is expected to be delivered to pupils at Anh Minh Private Specialised School to improve their studying conditions.


text: A glazed brick is a brick that has been glazed on the surface of the brick. The surface is made of glaze together. The main body is divided into clay and porcelain clay. The back of the clay is red, and the back of the porcelain clay is grayish white. The surface of the glazed tile can be made into various patterns and patterns, which are richer in color and pattern than the polished tiles. Because the surface is glaze, the wear resistance is not as good as that of polished tiles.

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