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This essay is the first of a six-part collaboration between Benjamin Bovarnick (FES ’18) and Sara Harari (FES ’19, SOM ’19). The collection closely examines the barriers facing adoption of new, advanced energy technologies that can revolutionize electric grid operations and utility business models and spark potential solutions to elicit faster transformation in this expansive industry.
When Tesla unveiled the utility-scale Powerpack battery in 2015, analysts and observers excitedly proclaimed the product’s low price point would revolutionize electric grid operations and business models as it set new cost benchmarks for energy storage. But despite the hype, the reception from utilities was tepid at best.
This experience is not unique to Tesla. It leads to a big question: What’s stopping utilities from quickly pivoting to new energy technologies? Unlike other industries that can quickly adopt new technology, utilities and their regulators must make more cautious deliberations.
Utilities operate differently than other industries. They must balance service obligations, regulatory oversight, and investor preferences. And utilities must navigate relationships with third-party stakeholders and technology providers.
In this series of articles, we will closely examine the barriers facing adoption of new, advanced energy technologies that can revolutionize United States electric grids and utility business models. Through interviews with key stakeholders, we will highlight solutions to stimulate transformation in this expansive industry. Let’s kick things off by looking at the key stakeholders in this sector and their top priorities.
Utilities come in all shapes, sizes, and structures.
68 percent of people in the United States get their electricity from investor-owned utilities (IOUs). IOUs are owned and managed by shareholders who receive a regulated return on investment.
After IOUs, government-owned-and-operated utilities serve the next-most electric customers.
Municipal utilities are owned by local governments and managed by elected officials or public employees. They only serve customers within their municipal boundaries or in immediately surrounding areas.
State public power authorities like the Long Island Power Authority and federal power marketing administrations like the Bonneville Power Administration also own and operate electric generation and transmission infrastructure on a not-for-profit basis.
Finally, utility cooperatives are nonprofit utilities that are owned and operated by their customers. This allows the customers to have greater influence over utility operations. Co-ops are particularly prevalent in the central and western United States.
Electric utilities may operate as electric generators, manage transmission and distribution services, or do both. The nature of each utility’s role depends on its state’s regulation. It also depends on whether the state permits vertical integration. Vertical integration allows utilities to provide generation, transmission and distribution services.
Historically, state regulatory commissions oversaw electricity markets within state borders. These regulatory commissions allowed utilities to operate as regulated monopolies which could provide customers with electricity generation, transmission, and distribution. In the 1990s, some states chose to deregulate their generation markets. This allowed competition between existing utilities and independent power producers.
In states that deregulated their electric sectors, utilities are barred or limited from simultaneously owning electricity generation and operating distribution services.
What are their roles in advanced-energy-technology adoption?
Utilities play a central role in fostering demand for new technologies. As electric grid owners and operators, utilities have a crucial say in what is deployed onto the system.
Decisions about how to maintain a reliable, cost-effective grid are largely defined by utilities. When new hardware such as smart meters or software like blockchain data collection is developed, utilities are responsible for evaluating, financing and installing these systems.
They must determine how long-term planning decisions incorporate new technologies. This includes evaluating whether new energy technologies will achieve the reliability and maturity demonstrated by conventional technology. Many innovative technologies have a higher perceived risk that can make utilities cautious. Utilities may also hesitate to adopt technologies if they are uncertain regulators will permit recovery of the investment.
Utilities are obligated to provide safe and uninterrupted electricity access to any customers within their service territories. This electricity must be provided at “just and reasonable” rates and in an indiscriminate fashion.
These obligations form the foundation of the “regulatory compact,” an agreement between the utility and its regulators. The regulatory compact gives a utility the right to operate in a protected, uncompetitive market territory in exchange for meeting its obligations. This structure allows IOUs to recover operating expenses and earn a “reasonable” return on new investments. Utilities are compelled to satisfy their side of the regulatory compact in the most efficient and effective way possible.
However, policymakers and regulators can heavily influence utility actions to maintain this compact. Public officials may also dictate the investments utilities can make.
There are many different government entities that help regulate and guide energy policy. These groups can range from local public officials to international agencies.
PUCs: Each state has a Public Utility Commission (PUC) or similar entity responsible for regulating the rates and services of utilities. Commissioners can be appointed or elected depending on state laws.
When a utility wishes to recoup expenses through ratepayers, the costs must be approved by the PUC. For instance, if a utility wants to install smart meters throughout its distribution network, the utility can petition the PUC to allow it pass the cost along to its customers through electric rates. This gives the PUC a linchpin role in many of the debates surrounding technology adoption. State PUCs regulate other utility services such as natural gas and water, but this series focuses exclusively on their electric regulation.
States: The policy directives from state elected officials and state agencies can change with each election. Some public officials may advocate for incorporating renewable energy and new technologies to the grid. Other officials are more sympathetic towards maintaining the status quo.
In either case, motivated elected officials can influence the way regulators and utilities gauge new technologies. State regulatory bodies generally operate on an independent basis from elected officials. However, they can make policy decisions or recommendations based on directives from elected officials or legislation.
FERC: The United States Constitution gives the federal government oversight in inter-state trade matters. As energy flows freely between states, particularly those within the same electric transmission regions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) also has a say in how the grid is operated.
FERC issues standards on interstate energy transmission and electricity wholesale markets. Although FERC does not typically deal with the day-to-day operations of electric utilities, the commission can have a clear influence on what technologies utilities decide to invest in. This influence stems from decisions the commission makes on who can compete in electricity markets and what technologies get rewarded for participation.
Although utilities ultimately decide what technologies to adopt, government entities can have enormous sway over their investment decisions. Open communication channels between utilities and public officials can create more achievable policy measures. Some of the most interesting programs we plan to review in this series come from states where the utilities view government entities as partners and collaborate on new programs.
Legislators and executive agencies are public servants who are responsible for serving their constituents. Often, they must confer with industry leaders, academic experts, and advocacy organizations about the role of new technologies. This can help public officials better understand how different policies can optimally benefit their communities or society at large.
When working with the electric industry, public officials may push utilities to adopt specific agendas. They may support more environmentally friendly technologies. They may encourage efforts to reduce electricity costs as much as possible for consumers. They may support investments in infrastructure resiliency to mitigate potential power outages. Often, these priorities may contradict each other. For instance, a more resilient grid may result in a higher electricity price. Policy makers must weigh competing priorities to chart a course that best serves their constituents.
PUCs and FERC have more narrow priorities. They are expected to work with electric transmission operators oversee energy markets and regulate infrastructure investment. Their mission is to ensure electricity markets operate reliably and efficiently. They uphold the regulatory compact that exists between utilities and their customers. They evaluate how changes in grid infrastructure might compromise or impede optimal service. PUCs are also responsible for maintaining reasonably low rates by approving prudent grid investments.
NERC, ISOs, and RTOs: The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) is a nonprofit that covers the United States, Canada, and parts of northern Mexico. NERC ensures the reliability of the bulk power system through a series of operational standards.
There are nine independent system operators (ISOs) and regional transmission operators (RTOs) within the NERC region, seven in the United States, and two in Canada. These ISOs and RTOs support electric grid reliability and operate wholesale electricity markets. The NERC, ISOs, and RTOs are also responsible for regional assessments of future growth. They must ensure that there will be sufficient power in the future to supply load growth.
In parts of the country that do not fall within an ISO or RTO territory, vertically integrated utilities operate the regional transmission infrastructure. They also conduct independent projections of future electricity demand.
The rate base is the electric generation, transmission and distribution infrastructure that utilities own for the purpose of serving customers. It is known as a rate base because utilities calculate the electric rates they bill to customers based on the cost of these investments.
When a utility wants to develop new infrastructure projects, it will typically submit a petition to the PUC to include these new investments in the rate base. Including a new investment in the rate base helps the utility ensure a steady return on the investment and mitigate risk associated with the project.
This petition is often examined by a state-designated ratepayer advocate who considers whether the investment should result in electric rate increases for utility customers. This can help limit the degree to which electric customers see their bills rise after newly proposed utility investments.
Electricity Advocates: Many other groups also work to influence electricity planning and procurement decisions. These groups include environmental advocacy groups, professional organizations, equipment vendors, and industry lobbyists. These organizations can play a vital role in enabling stakeholders to influence technology decisions.
Technology Entrepreneurs: Anyone developing the next new advanced energy technology, from world-renowned companies like Tesla to three guys in a garage, has an interest in electric grid planning decisions. New technology is being developed all the time and most of it, for one reason or another, never makes it to the prime time. Technology entrepreneurs can improve their chances of success by understanding how utilities and regulators consider the role of new technologies in planning and investment decisions.
Independent Power Producers: In deregulated states, utilities are generally subject to limitations on the generation that they can own. Independent power producers (IPPs) own and operate power plants in these states. They sell power to customers under bilateral contracts or to the wholesale electric market through ISO markets.
Power plants must be certified by utility regulators before they can sell to the market. These companies operate similarly to electric-generation utilities and are often subject to similar wholesale-electricity-market regulations. However, they do not set regulated prices for electricity and they are not bound by the utility regulatory compact.
Private Equity: Companies that invest in the energy sector, whether in traditional utilities and power plants or in advanced-energy-technology developers, also have a vested interest in technology adoption. Private equity investors can hold incredible sway in technology adoption. Attracting the interest of equity investors can mean the difference between a good idea and an actionable reality for new technologies.
Each stakeholder, according to their priorities, may advocate for or attempt to block advanced energy technology. Advanced energy technologies will generally, due to their nature, have an uncertain impact on the grid. This leads to heavy debate between all parties about whether different technologies should be incorporated, how to fund demonstration projects, and what is the best way to minimize risk.
Independent system operators typically favor technologies that will maximize electric grid reliability and future planning abilities.
Ratepayer advocates generally support investment and planning decisions that minimize increases in electric rates, and optimize service for ratepayers.
Environmental advocates seek to promote more sustainable and environmentally friendly technologies and practices.
Technology entrepreneurs develop advanced energy technology and seek new market opportunities to deploy their products. These efforts may or may not be advanced through regulatory reforms. Private equity can sometimes sponsor this action.
Independent power producers may have more flexibility to adopt new technology than a traditional utility, but they incur all risks of upfront capital investments. They cannot recover these costs from ratepayers.
Stakeholders are rarely uniform in their interests, particularly when compared with the other sectors highlighted in this piece. Each organization represents the interests of their communities or investors.
ISOs and RTOs may prioritize investments in grid reliability. Meanwhile, technology entrepreneurs are interested in new pilot programs.
Ratepayer advocates tend to resist new investments if the cost burden will be borne by customers. Environmental advocates prefer that investment decisions include metrics for the costs of environmental degradation. These priorities do not necessarily conflict with one another, but they may compete at times. The competing preferences of stakeholders can add complexity and challenges to utility planning processes.
The relationships between electric-industry stakeholders provide the foundation for collaborative approaches which can optimize electric grid operations and services. Understanding the competing priorities of different stakeholders as well as the unique insight each party provides can help accelerate integration of advanced energy technologies into utility infrastructure.
In forthcoming articles, we will delve further into the specific roles of these stakeholders and the ways that each party can help overcome the barriers facing advanced energy technologies.


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text: Sentimental feelings fill the crisp cool air as winter officially arrives in Maryland. Lizzy and Joe share a Christmas tradition of finding the perfect tree to trim for the holiday. This year they invited me to capture the sweetest engagement memories and moments of them at their favorite tree farm. This time next year they will be sharing kisses and cuddles as husband and wife! Lizzy recently shared some great advice on Instagram with other planning couples. Which is, share the wedding planning tasks with your fiancé and don’t take on all the “to dos” alone. I couldn’t agree more! If you divide and conquer, you get the joy of working as a team. If just one person takes on all the responsibilities, you end up with unnecessary stresses on you and your relationship. Marriage is about team work, so start your journey off right and share the wedding tasks. Joe took on the search for a photographer and also did an incredible job of finding Lizzy’s dress for the session. I couldn’t be more excited that his hunt for the right photographer led him to me! Happy eleven years together Lizzy and Joe. May every holiday season be filled with joyful sentiments and memories of your love throughout the years together. Special thanks to @styled.by.casey22 for styling Lizzy’s hair so beautifully!


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Flap purse wallet with gold metal work is the small form of handbags and shoulder bags. Women in the U.K call it purse which they use to keep some small accessories and some amount of money not many accessories. They are quite smaller in sizes than handbags and shoulder bags.
Want to keep your cash, cards, and other important documents all safe and secure in a stylish way? The wallet is the answer. Women are particular about their wallet and it makes sense too, because it is something that a woman will be using every day. It’s important that your wallet is multi functional however it should be stylish too. Soft, textured leather or velvet wallets in either two-sided or double-fold design is perfectly proportioned for any event. Flap purse wallet with gold metal work are super stylish and an incredible way to add a little personality to you.
Branded purse packaging: This Anna Grace wallet with branded packaging in a dust bag.

industry_corpus2: Manufacturing


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Jerome Dorlack is vice president seating Americas for Adient.
Dorlack joined Adient in 2018 as vice president and chief purchasing officer.
Previously, he was senior vice president and president of electrical distribution systems and president of South America operations for Aptiv.
Prior to that, he worked at Delphi, where he served as vice president powertrain and general manager, powertrain products.
Dorlack spent 17 years in various positions at ZF/TRW Automotive, ranging from engineering, commercial, quality, and operations and purchasing.
He earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Toledo.

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I've a requirement wherein I cannot use JodaDate/Time. I need to use java.util.Date and need a function which returns start Date of the week.
I can assume that the week starts on Sunday. I've done enough research but all solutions are on JodaDate. Can I do this with java.util.Date alone?
The dig over here is to use Calender for more on it visit this link.
You can use calander class for this, it is easy and more flexible. check below function. may it will help you.
//  cal.setFirstDayOfWeek(1);  //No need to set , if it is as per local, 1 for sunday and so on.
It will return first day of the week.
How to get the first day of the current week and month?
T-SQL - Get start and end date based on week number.
How to force Hibernate to return dates as java.util.Date instead of Timestamp?

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SECUNDERABAD: ML Agarwal had some surprise visitors on Friday morning. This 70-year-old industrialist said that a team of 10 armed soldiers entered his bungalow at Bowenpally at around 8 am on Friday without prior notice.
Agarwal, chairman, All Cantonments Citizens' Welfare Association, has been living with his wife and son at bungalow No 177 on Bowenpally Main Road in Secunderabad Cantonment, for the last 40 years, admitted that the property was in dispute.
A one-minute video shot by Agarwal's son and posted on social media shows Agarwal asking the soldiers why they have carried rifles to his home. In the video, it is also seen Agarwal asking soldiers to reveal their identities.
"When they came, I was not at home. I arrived within a few minutes after my wife and son alerted me," he said.
"I asked them why they were there. They said my house was a disputed property. If the bungalow was in dispute, only the Secunderabad Cantonment Board chief executive officer or the Defence Estates Officer has the authority to conduct enquiry. Soldiers should not carry weapons while entering a civilian's house without permission," said Agarwal.
According to Cantonment Entry/Inspection Act XV 311, the Defence Estates Officer (DEO) can enter any house for inspection with a prior written notice and consent from owner/resident. In this incident, the defence official did not follow the rules, said Agarwal.
"It is an instance of human rights violation. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) should look into this issue," said Agarwal. After the video went viral on social media, Ennen Ojha, a retired DGDE official, tweeted that action should be taken against the commanding officer (CO) who asked the jawans to inspect the disputed bungalow without notice.
Among the social media comments, one Mohan Bhandari said such unwarranted actions tarnished the army's image. Meanwhile, one of the members of All Cantonments Citizens' Welfare Association, demanded a CBI probe. When contacted by TOI, the defence spokesperson said he would find out about the incident. Later in the day, Bowenpally police visited Agarwal's house to enquire about the purpose of the jawans' visit.


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Gods own country Kerala is famous for its scenaric beauty and the perseverance the state posses. Kerala was established on 1st November 1956 and is the 22nd largest Indian state by area. Kerala is also the first state to form a lottery department of their own which is operated under the Taxes Department and the Government of Kerala.
The department releases 7 lotteries in a week with seasonal bumper lotteries. Kerala released their latest lottery named the Navakerala Lottery after the state was affected by severe floods from relentless monsoon rains where more than 300 lives were lost.
Finance minister TM Thomas Isaac stated that the amount collected from the sale of lottery Tickets will be used for the rebuilding of Kerala state as the gods own country dwelled into a heavy loss of resources and on the constructive front.
The Directorate of Kerala State Lotteries formed their lottery department back in 1967 which saw a lottery department set up for the first time in India. This brilliant idea came from the then Finance Minister of Kerala, late Shri P.K. Kunju Sahib who had the vision to provide a stable source of income for the poor and middle class.
The aspirants purchase a lottery ticket and each ticket has a unique number which is termed as ‘Lottery Ticket Number’. On the draw date, the department releases 8 prize money and publishes the results at 03:00 PM and the aspirants have to match their ticket number from the published set of numbers.
Apart from the weekly lotteries, the Kerala State lotteries release several ‘Bumper Lotteries’ as well namely, Summer, Xmas, Vishu, Thruvonam, Pooja and Monsoon. Here is the prize money of the Weekly Lotteries which are conducted daily at 3:00 noon.
How to buy a lottery ticket of any state?
Is it available only with agencies, agents or available online too?


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Occupant safety in a vehicle crash is the primary reason for crash testing vehicles. Such testing is an important part of the design validation process for a new vehicle. Since this testing is so expensive, it is important to acquire detailed and highly accurate data for each test. It is also important that the sensors in the vehicle that record the event be rugged enough to provide accurate data throughout the crash. If the sensors are destroyed in a crash, the cost of testing will go up significantly.
When a vehicle is crash or rollover tested, data must be acquired in all axes of motion in order to reconstruct the most accurate picture of the test. This means that a triaxial angular rate sensor is required. Watson Industries produces the ARS-E332-3A, which is ideal for the vehicle testing industry. Its three gyros provide triaxial rate outputs and it is durable enough to survive the shocks involved in crash and rollover testing.
Watson Industries has been producing Angular Rate Sensors (ARS) for this market since 1997.
The difficulties with providing a gyro sensor for this application are related to the high shock environment. For vehicle crash and rollover testing, accuracy and uninterrupted operation through high shocks is needed along with a durable design to promote survivability.
The Watson ARS-E332-3A contains our most rugged gyros to meet the shock and survival needs of this demanding application.
Rates: ±500° /sec all axes. Custom ranges are available to suit your needs.
A triaxial accelerometer sensor can be added if required. The DMS unit has accelerometers standard.


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You picked them to stand beside you on one of the biggest days of your life for a reason -- they’re awesome. I'm talking about your loyal groomsmen here. You know, the ones who have endured multiple Saturday afternoon tux fittings, impromptu etiquette lessons from your future mother-in-law, and one too many female-heavy prewedding parties. You couldn't have asked for a better bunch, and because of it, you'll want to thank them for keeping their cool throughout it all. Lucky for you, there are plenty of ways to do so. Here are a few of our favorite picks!
Christa says: If he's always on the road or somewhere in line at airport security when you call him, he should have plenty of use for one of these bags. He can say good-bye to weighed-down pockets and hello to instantly lighter travel. Perfect for the groomsman on the go, this handy little carry-on will hold all his travel essentials -- and a little more. The front pocket allows for easy access to a BlackBerry or boarding pass, and the main compartment will hold cologne, aftershave, a razor, and those cherished tickets to tomorrow night's game he wants to keep a close eye on. He can store this bag right beneath the seat in front of him, fasten his seatbelt, sit back, and enjoy the (simplified!) ride.
Christa says: He's the guy who has everything, but does he have it all in one easy-to-reach place? Ideal for the MacGyver-type in your entourage, this new take on the classic Swiss Army knife is sure to help him seamlessly mix business with pleasure. Picture it: The blade he uses to cut open his mail is adjacent to the USB stick holding his big presentation for tomorrow's conference call and just a few notches over from the screwdriver he used to fix the leg on his chair last week. If this little gadget isn't the epitome of convenience, I don't know what is!
Christa says: This here is a beer-lover's dream. Sure, it’s recommended for soda, but we both know he won’t use it that way. This lightweight mini fridge can follow him to any room in the house (including the garage if there's an outlet!) so he can have six cans of his latest brew of choice chilling nearby. And, should beer not be on the menu that day, he can just fill it with his other favorite 12-oz. canned beverages or remove the sliding shelf to fit a larger pick, like a small bottle. Drink up, guys!
Christa says: For the guy who always has an extra ticket to something, gift him with the memorabilia keeper every devoted ticket holder should have. With oversized pages, there's no ticket that won't fit within the pages of this unique fan book. There's extra space in the margins to jot down dates, locations, and unforgettable happenings, too. You know, like, when that kid barfed popcorn and cotton candy all over your sneakers right before your team scored the winning three-pointer in triple overtime to make it to the playoffs. Good times!
Christa says: Get the guys something they can really, really use, like, say, a set of everything they'll ever need to make some awesome barbecue. It's a splurge well worth it if they're the kinds of men who are usually glued to their grill on game day. If you're a fan of gourmet grilling, please note, this basket includes tasty picks from greats like Rick Bayless and Robert Rothschild. Not to mention, this is the gift that keeps on giving -- to you, too. Admit it: You're already clearing your schedule for their next Sunday barbecue.
Christa says: If you were hoping to gift your groomsmen with something that’s out-of-this-world unique, we found it (literally)! Though lots of companies claim to have the right to sell you property in outer space, the gang over at Lunar Land boasts being the only one legally allowed to do so. Purchase an authentic acre of land on Mars for the guys, which I'm guessing they'll be proud to claim, or even name, once you do. To make bragging easier for them, the standard gift package comes with a deed that lists the actual quadrant, plot number, and location of the purchase. Plus, true sci-fi geeks will go nuts over the futuristic Mars-themed envelopes and packaging.
Christa says: Are your groomsmen a happy bunch of self-proclaimed coach potatoes content to spend an evening on the couch watching their latest DVD from Netflix? (We get it, they cherish their downtime.) So here’s a real page-turner they'll love. Deciding on what to rent or order has never been easier. This film guide is a cinephile's dream, known as one of the most complete, reliable, and authoritative sources of movie reviews. Although, once they open this, it may be difficult (if not impossible) to get them to come out and play on a Friday night. You've been warned!
Christa says: You're no longer in the market for love, but is he? Gifting him with one of these classy little business cardholders might just help his next pitch. Instead of pulling a stained or dented business card from his wallet, he’ll crack open this eye-catching case and smoothly slide his information over -- something that’s sure to garner more cool points with the ladies. Plus, this pick is practical, affordable, and easy to personalize. And not to mention super-chic!
Christa says: Got a cyclist, hiker, or runner in the bunch? This gift idea will suit them well! Any guy who spends his long weekends or vacation time seeking an adrenaline rush will tell you that keeping his wallet close by can sometimes slow things down. No one wants to lose a wad of cash or a debit card along the way -- and, um, giving or receiving a sweat-soaked bill is not fun! This wallet solves these common problems and more. With room for just four to five cards max, he’ll only head off with what he needs. (This means the gift card from Grandma is safe.) Plus, the quick-snap secure closure function, detachable money clip, and water-resistant cover ensure that his money stays dry and easily accessible.


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England and Norway have a long history as trading partners - still today England is one of Norway's most important countries of trade.
The schedules between Rotterdam and Norway are synchronized with schedules between England and Rotterdam. This ensures favorable and predictable lead times.
We call at the Port of Oslo every Monday morning at 04.00 am. Predictable arrival is an advantage for you!

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MissDomain is the only auction site for domain names and websites in the Nordic Countries. Our auction platform facilitates contact between buyer and seller and guarantees that the transaction is on market terms.
Since 2003 MissDomain helped to buy and sell domain names on the Internet. We help assist companies with domain management and brokering of everything from individual domain names to large portfolios of domain names. Contact us if you need professional help, it pays!


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The PGA TOUR Simulator offers both course and range play modes. Customers can tee up at one of the more than 50 courses available for the PGA TOUR Simulator. With multiple scoring options and living 3D graphics, customers will enjoy playing in a foursome or fitting in an individual round when outdoor golf is unavailable. Breathtaking driving range venues with adjustable targets give customers the opportunity to practice and focus on game improvement. Enable practice mode to hit drives on the range or work on the short game. Long Drive and Closest-to-the-Pin modes are available for contests, promotions or time-limited visits. League and competition modules are also available.
3Trak, aboutGolf’s proprietary, three-dimensional, high-speed photography ball and club tracking technology, produces the most accurate ball and club data available in a simulator. This consistent, reliable and definitive data is essential for customers looking to work on their games. For customers just looking to enjoy a little golf, this accuracy is just one element of providing them the most realistic golf experience possible indoors.

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Yesterday I was in KLIA to send a friend who is also a colleague abroad. He was leaving to do PhD in Cambridge. Cant really call him ex-colleague, because he did not resign but took a 3 year unpaid leave instead.
Funny thing was, at the same time another friend was arriving in KL from London, taking a 3-week break from her PhD. So, I welcome her as well. What a coincidence 🙂 And how I love coincidence ! Makes me think that the world is about me.
Honestly, life is actually quite empty without these two people around. They are my closest friends, although we dont communicate much day by day. Knowing that they are now in best universities in the world pursuing highest education, I cant help but feeling desperate to do something of my own.
Haha… funny. I thought I would get inspiration after drawing the above. But seeing it now, I dont feel like working at all. I want a life of my own, not following some well established route or simply fitting myself into a common template. No offence to anyone though.
What should I do !!? Farming? Emulate David Blaine? Dedicate life to studying Go? Professional blogger? Peacemaker?
haha soha.. just felt like it. glad u back here too.
asma, happy belated birthday !! soha is in NS now. not national service, but Negeri Sembilan. no plan to meet up among housemates? what was the place called again? was it ‘oak’ something?

industry_corpus2: Subject Education


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The Account Manager is responsible for strategically growing and developing assigned advertisers from Korea, by providing mobile marketing solutions and assistance in order to achieve set-forth revenue goals and targeted objectives. Working environment is in English & Korean.
· Maintain and up-sell accounts to reach business objectives, targets & goals.
· Analyze and optimize performance and recommend / implement improvements to meet Advertisers mobile marketing objectives.
· Fluent English and Korean is a must, other languages are an advantage.
· Previous mobile or online marketing experience- preferred.
· Analytical, negotiation skills and sales oriented – A Must.
· Proactive, charismatic, professional, multi-tasking, motivated, organized and responsible person.
· Ability to work in a team-oriented, client-focused environment.
Our Platform is based on propriety cutting edge technologies, Big Data cloud-based ML & AI algorithms. We’re using the latest technologies and development methodologies to get things done – end to end. We invite you to join our growing team.
The Optimization Manager is responsible for Campaign success through careful optimization and targeted growth on assigned client accounts. This position entails analytical skills and clear and concise written communication with publsihers.
As a Publisher Recruiter you will need to locate, contact, interact with, negotiate, sign and support business partnerships with premium and branded companies, website owners, online marketing agencies and various online media companies.
Independently build a large pipeline of leads, pursue them and close deals.
Manage presentations, build relationships and negotiate contracts.
Negotiate and evaluate online marketing proposals.
Sell multiple products to clients by finding the right stakeholders for each product without digressing from a coherent product message and overall strategy.
Experience in structuring and negotiating deals with online publishers or media companies.
Technologically savvy with the ability to learn what is needed to support a deal’s successful implementation and optimization.
Proactive; ability to work independently; tenacious; goal-oriented.
Ability to meet and exceed individual sales targets on a consistent basis.
Ability to work in a fast paced, quickly changing environment and consistently learn, adapt, and develop new relationships.
Full time job at Herzliya Pituach.
Participate in design and development of a Big Data application pipelines, able to process billions of records a day; Build robust end-to-end systems with an eye on the long-term maintenance and support of the application. Write complex ETL processes and frameworks for analytics and data management; Work closely with machine learning experts to enhance our algorithm base; Work independently in a small team of industry experts, following agile methodologies.
Proven experience working with a big-data platform.
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The Tamale Area of The Church of Pentecost under the leadership of Apostle Isaac Nii Kotei Djani, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, launched the Area Environmental Care Campaign at the Tishegu Central Church auditorium in Tamale.
The event brought together some Church leaders, Traditional rulers, officials from Environmental Protection Agency, Forestry Commission, Zoomlion Ghana Limited, among others.
Speaking at the launch, Apostle Kotei Djani said Vision 2023 of The Church of Pentecost captures areas of great concern to the Church and the nation as well, one of which is creation care. He stressed that the church has been called out of the world to belong to God and sent back to the world to witness and to serve.
Apostle Kotei Djani further said that, in line with the President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo’s vision to have a clean Ghana, the Church is also joining in to ensure a clean and better Ghana. He urged everyone present at the occasion to help make Ghana a better place by supporting the Church’s campaign on environmental care and help eradicate filth in our surroundings.
He later outlined some of the Church’s initiatives to support the government’s development agenda, which include construction of Community-based Health Planning Services (CHPS), bus stops, tree planting exercise and distribution of free bins in collaboration with Zoomlion, among others.
The Manager of Zoomlion Ghana Limited in Tamale, Mr. Peter Dawuni, was grateful to the Church for such an initiative to keep Ghana clean which has been the dream of the company.
He emphasised that Zoomlion is doing its part to keep Ghana clean but need the collaboration of all stakeholders. He, therefore, pledged Zoomlion’s readiness to support the Church’s initiative to keep Ghana clean with logistics and personnel.
Mr. Dawuni called on Ghanaians to change their attitudes towards the environment in order to sustain the Church’s campaign. He also called for the enforcement of environmental by-laws by the metropolitan/municipal/district assemblies to help sustain the campaign.
His outfit provided 25,000 bins to be distributed across the Northern region as part of Zoomlion’s support of the Church’s initiative.
Speaking on behalf of the Chief of Sagnarigu, Yaa Naa Yakuba Abdulai, Mohammed Fusai Talinaa said a healthy environment is good for national growth and development. He again said the rampant felling down of trees which has become a habit among some people in the area is disturbing the environment. He, therefore, called on residents to desist from such acts and also promised the chiefs full support of the laudable initiative.
Other governmental officials who were present also gave their full support of the campaign.
The campaign launch was climax on Saturday, March 30, 2019 with a mega clean-up exercise on the major streets of Tamale and the main bus station. Joining the clean-up exercise were 37 military personnel from Kamina and Barwah Barracks of Tamale.


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Episode #179: Jewish news bonanza! | (Is It) Good For The Jews?
Episode #179: Jewish news bonanza!
Was Philip Roth good for the Jews?
This seemingly innocuous question triggers a rumination on the nature of the Jewish people and our refusal (inability?) to hide our struggles, disagreements and warts from the rest of the world. The boys emerge proud of their people, if perhaps (in at least one case) begrudgingly.

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Florenz Ziegfeld Quotes – Let us hope that for many it does mean the end of trouble so far as earning a livelihood is concerned, that it means happy and comfortable home living honestly earned. But there are other troubles ahead for her, and plenty of hard work.
By including organic food in your daily diet as well as locally grown food that you are sure to be pesticide- free, you can be assured of not only making your body healthy and free of toxins but also help your community. So with the consumption of ethical food that will ensure you that those did not come from slaughterhouses, etc.
This helps you to zap right back into the flow once you get back because your brain craves completion. This is actually a famous writing tip from Hemingway – he always left the last sentence unfinished, so he could pick up again easily the next session.

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text: Kemange Parish in Kemange village is located just 4km east of Tarime town. It used to be part of Tarime Parish, and later part of Manga parish. Its parish church is located in Kemange village. It has a church building. The construction of the pastor’s house is underway. This has been made possible through self help and the assistance of its link parish of Featherstone in the Diocese of Wakefield, England.


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In her early work, Duckworth and colleagues devised empirical measures of grit and self-control in both children and adults and established their predictive validity for a number of dimensions of success. They found that these traits predict objectively measured success outcomes, even when controlling for cognitive ability. For example, in prospective longitudinal studies, grit predicts final ranking at the Scripps National Spelling Bee, persistence at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and graduation from Chicago public high schools over and beyond standardized achievement test scores; likewise, self-control predicts report card grades and improvements in report card grades over time better than measured intelligence.
More recently, in pioneering research showing that children can learn and practice strategies for internalizing self-control, Duckworth has turned intuitions about self-regulation into scientifically informed, highly practical approaches to teaching and learning. Currently working to develop interventions that foster self-control in children and carry out her research in real-world situations, Duckworth is providing an alternative to the focus on cognitive skills now dominant in American education practice and contributing significantly to a reevaluation of education policies in the United States.
Angela Duckworth received an A.B. (1992) from Harvard College, an M.Sc. (1996) from the University of Oxford, and a Ph.D. (2006) from the University of Pennsylvania. She taught math and science at the high school level before joining the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania in 2007, where she is an associate professor in the Department of Psychology. Her articles have appeared in such publications as PNAS, the Journal of Educational Psychology, Psychological Science, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
If you enjoyed this article on Angela Duckworth’s achievements, please share on social media.


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Galactic Shogun Fantasy Display Katana with Wooden Scabbard | BUDK.com - Knives & Swords At The Lowest Prices!
Slash your way through time and space with the "Galactic Shogun" Fantasy Katana! Fusing ancient Japanese design with futuristic sci-fi aesthetics, this eye-catching display sword is undeniably one-of-a-kind - a must-have for any collector! While it retains the overall form of the iconic Japanese katana - gracefully arced tanto blade profile, elongated handle and the like - the Galactic Shogun drops traditional, centuries-old appointments in favor of decidedly more eclectic, space-age trappings. The handle and guard, for instance, seem more at home on the bridge of the starship "Enterprise" than an ancient samurai's thatched roof compound. Instead of colorful cord wrapping, delicate ray skin and ornate brass sculpting, the handle/guard/pommel ensemble is trimmed in faux metal fittings and simulated electronic components like switches, paneling and lights. A single kanji is embossed on the sleek, angular faux metal guard - a nod to the sword's Japanese heritage. The Galactic Shogun's rugged 420 stainless steel display blade beautifully complements the futuristic handle's color scheme, with a sharply contrasting jet black finish and brilliant green hamon line. It's housed in a wooden sheath, which features a simulated metal collar embossed with a column of elegant kanji. Take your samurai spirit into the 23rd century - order the Galactic Shogun Fantasy Katana today! And be sure to check out the Galactic Shogun's smaller, but equally bold, cousin - the "Galactic Ronin" Katana (sold separately)!


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Indulge in these completely dreamy safari and spa getaways in Southern Africa.
Safari and spa getaways are trending in the African luxury lodge experience, and for good reason too. After a morning walking or driving in the bush, there may not be a more complementary activity than a deeply relaxing massage. It allows your body to unwind and your mind to reflect on all the amazing wildlife and landscapes you witness thus far.
Choose from one of these safari and spa getaways to make the most of your travel to Africa.
On Chief’s Island in the Moremi Game Reserve, people journeying to Botswana will find the aptly named Chief’s Camp, which is one of Sanctuary Retreats’ luxury establishments in the Okavango Delta. Travellers that are looking for safari experiences that double as luxury spa getaways will love Chief’s Camp.
At the camp’s spa and fitness centre, guests can choose from a wide range of spa massages and therapies that will soothe the whole body into complete renewal. Therapists use natural products infused with local organics to ensure your spa treatment does not harm the environment. Once your bush massage is over, you can jump into the safari vehicle with a spring in your step.
Garonga takes their motto ‘safari for the soul’ to a whole other level. With a dedicated therapist on site at the camp’s massage sala along with an open-air bush bath, guests at Garonga will go home feeling completely rejuvenated after a holistic safari experience. Indulge in one of the many treatments that will massage away all of the stress built-up from a busy daily routine at home. In fact, you may never want to go home!
Located in the Greater Makalali Private Game Reserve, just west of Kruger National Park, in northern South Africa, Garonga offers discerning travellers spa getaways that include fantastic Big 5 game viewing opportunities. Join the morning wake-up call of the bush in a dawn game drive and finish the day with a game drive followed by sundowners.
Royal Chundu by Relais and Chȃteaux is found on the banks of the Zambezi River, just 30km upstream from the magnificent Victoria Falls. Joint safari and spa getaways are made special at both lodges; the Island Lodge is nestled into the bush on the Katombora Island, whilst the River Lodge directly overlooks the great expanse of Africa’s longest east-flowing river.
At Royal Chundu’s spa, guests can enjoy open-air massages by local therapists who understand the medicinal and healing properties of the local plants. Be massaged into serenity whilst listening to the flowing river and sounds of the bush around you. Other outdoor activities include river and birding safaris, island walks and helicopter rides over Victoria Falls.
In the heart of the Namib Desert lies Wolwedans Private Camp, a welcome oasis in Africa’s south western territory. This Namibian getaway is like a mirage in the hot desert environment; it seems too good to be true. Luckily for travellers wanting to explore this harsh yet fascinating setting, this luxury camp is definitely a reality.
A complete wellness offering is available to guests at Wolwedans. Choose from any – or all – of the many massages undertaken by a local therapist. You can even get a spa facial, manicure and pedicure so that you can still look great in the great outdoors! The wildlife that roam this land include the oryx gazelle, leopard, giraffe and aardwolf, which you can witness during walking safaris, hot air ballooning and bush drives.

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CHEVROLET EL CAMINO SS SUPER SPORT V8 AUTOMATIC PICK UP .1983 GENERATION 5.
THIS IS ORIGINAL FACTORY SPECIFICATION WITH EVERYTHING WORKING.
REGISTERED IN UK SO EUROPE AND SCANDINAVIA EASY REGISTRATION AND LOW TAXES.
THIS IS READY TO GO NOW. BUY IT FOR XMAS, YOU DESERVE IT. WE COLLECT OFF TRAIN OR PLANE IN UK.
WE CAN QUOTE FOR DOOR TO DOOR DELIVERY. AND BEFORE XMAS.
THIS IS A TOTAL DAILY DRIVER WITH 122,000 MILES.
NEW TO TEXAS WITH LAST OWNER BEING IN NEW JERSEY.
SUPER SPORT MODEL WITH 305 V8 ENGINE. 3 SPEED AUTO BOX WITH OVERDRIVE.
CRUISE CONTROL ..CLIMATE CONTROL WITH ICE COLD AIR-CONDITIONING OR NICE HOT CAB HEATING.
WIND DOWN WINDOWS. POWER LOCKING DOORS. POWER EVERYTHING.
BLACK LIMOUSINE TINTED SIDE WINDOWS AND REAR GLASS. MAKES FOR VERY NICE COOL CABIN SPACE.
UPRATED STEREO. 3 SEATER CAB WITH 3X SEAT BELTS.
LOTS OF REAR STORAGE UNDER PICK UP BED HOUSING SPARE WHEEL AND JACK KIT. EMERGENCY KIT INCLUDED.
NEW SET OF CORRECT COOPER RADIALS FITTED LESS THAN 1000 MILES AGO. CORRECT RALLY STEEL WHEELS TOO.
RECENT FULL SET OF SHOCKERS MAKE IT SLIDE DOWN THE ROAD.EVEN THE WORST ROADS ARE NO PROBLEM.
SPEED WISE KEEPS UP WITH MODERN TRAFFIC YET RETURNING NORMAL JAGUAR FUEL ECONOMY..
INTERIOR IS CLEAN AND TIDY AND SMELLS NICE. NO DASH ISSUES, EVERYTHING WORKS AND NO CRACKS.
INTERIOR IS ORIGINAL AND NOT NEW. 35 YEARS OLD AND STILL VERY PLEASANT PLACE TO BE.
ENJOYS LONG ROAD TRIPS COLLECTING ITEMS. THE MOST IMPORT THING HE REQUIRES, NOT THAT THE ITEM IS GOOD..
STATES ITS READY FOR 3000 MILE ROAD TRIP, IT SHOULD BE CORRECT.
THIS IS AN HONEST SELLER AND THIS EL CAMINO IS READY FOR A 3000 MILE ROAD TRIP.
LET US PROVE IT BY ENJOYING THE DRIVE TO YOUR DOOR.
AT HIS SHOP AND CHANGE ALL OILS AND BELTS .AND TAKE A GOOD LOOK FOR THE FUTURE. ANYTHING COSMETIC BUY THE PARTS.
BUY MAJOR SERVICE PARTS AND ANYTHING THIS EL CAMINO REQUIRES FOR THE NEXT FEW YEARS.
WHICH ARE OBTAINABLE ONLY IN USA UNLESS YOU PAY THE PREMIUM PRICE OF DUTY AND TAXES.
WE SUGGEST WELL OVER 2000 EURO IN PARTS ARE INCLUDED WITH THIS EL CAMINO PURCHASE.
NONE ARE REQUIRED AS DAILY DRIVER. THIS IS WHY THEY STILL LIVE IN BOXES.
BUT LONG TERM ITS NICE TO KNOW THE PARTS ON THE SHELF.
FAULTS..ANY FAULTS MUST BE DETERMINED BY USE OR AGE.
COSMETIC FAULTS FOR THIS ORIGINAL EVERYDAY STUNNER.
MAIN SEAT IS WORN IN PLACES, LIKE A LOVELY OLD ARMCHAIR TO SIT IN.
CARPET IS FADED..VERY GOOD QUALITY BUT FADED..OVERMATS INCLUDED.
HEADLINING IS FADED AND HAS A FEW BLEMISHES.. STILL GOOD BUT WORN.
BOTTOMS OF DOORS SHOW RUST BLEMISHES. A FUTURE JOB. MOSTLY INSIDE OF DOOR SHUTS. NORMAL STUFF.
WHEEL ARCHES REAR SHOW SIGNS OF AGE WHEN ONE LOOKS VERY CLOSE. FUTURE JOB TO TIDY.
FRONT BUMPER CHROME PEELING IN PLACES..BUMPERS VERY STRAIGHT AND ORIGINAL.
PAINT IS TOP QUALITY. SUGGEST 400 EUROS ON FUTURE TOUCH UPS TO MAKE SHOW AND SHINE QUALITY.
OH SOMETIMES THE CRUISE CONTROL STOPS WORKING, MARK WILL DETERMINE THIS FAULT BEFORE IT GOES.
CANNOT THINK OF ANY OTHER MECHANICAL FAULT TO STOP THIS EL CAMINO FROM DOING A DAYS WORK.
HOW IS THAT FOR 35 YEARS OLD TRUCK.
CURRENTLY LOCATED NEAR KINGS LYNN, NORFOLK UK. PE343DA CODE.
THIS IS ALSO ON THE STANSTED AIRPORT RAIL LINK SO EASY TO FLY IN-TRAIN-EL CAMINO.
IF COLLECTING AND DRIVING AWAY, A FULL TANK OF FUEL WILL BE SUPPLIED FOR YOUR NICE DRIVE HOME.
TRY GETTING THAT SERVICE BUYING A NEW LUXURY VEHICLE. INCLUDING ROLLS ROYCE AND BENTLEY.
ONCE ITEM PAID IN FULL..VERY SECURE.
UK REGISTERED READY FOR ITS NEXT CUSTODIAN.
FULL NOTORISED INVOICING CAN BE SUPPLIED FOR EXPORT.
WHEN WAS IT LAST DRIVEN ****TODAY**** NO EXCUSES.
UNDERSIDE RECENTLY STEAM CLEANED, LUBRICATED AND A BLACK RUBBER COATING APPLIED FOR EUROPEAN PROTECTION.
NO PREVIOUS EVIDENCE OF DAMAGE, PANEL REPLACEMENT UNDUE WEAR WHERE FOUND BEFORE RUBBER COATING..


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MegaPreBiotic is a prebiotic that only feeds beneficial bacteria. Those keystone bacteria are Akkermansia muciniphila, Faecalibacterium prausnitzii, and Bifidobacteria.
WARNER CD, MAAS KJ, ET AL.
with HIV Enteropathy. Aids. 2013;27:2207-17.

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text: Welcome to Game Oz, the home of the largest range of jigsaw puzzles in Australia. We are an Australian owned and operated online games, toys and puzzle business. We are an online only business and focus on dispatching orders as quickly as humanly possible. We don't use dropshippers or any third party shipping companies. We stock and pack all orders ourselves to ensure quickest and most accurate parcel delivery possible. Our jigsaws range is for young and old and we also stock the popular, well-known brands like Gibsons. Shipping starts at $9.90 Australia Post eParcel (with tracking).


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Commercial Collapse Leads to Ghost Towns?
Take a look as one man takes viewers on a tour of his small town and shows the glut of vacant commercial space. Will this be repeated in towns all around the country?

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Below you can find basic info for our members in Kahla. If you would like to contact them, please sign up - it only takes a couple of minutes. If you are already a member, please go to the member section - you are on the external pages now. In any case, you can read travel information for Kahla from our members below.
We have a great castle here. Its a nice place to chill or to look around the great landscape.


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Mid-South soybean associations, the American Soybean Association, and Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, are seeking applicants for the 2010 Young Leader Program.
The Young Leader Program is recognized for identifying and cultivating the producer leaders who are shaping the U.S. soybean industry.
The 2010 class of young leaders and their spouses will participate in an educational event Dec. 6-9 at Pioneer headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, and then complete training March 2-6, 2010, in Anaheim, Calif., in conjunction with the annual Commodity Classic. The seminar offers the opportunity for participants to enhance their leadership skills, as well as meet and learn from other young leaders from around the United States and Canada.
Application forms for the 2010 Young Leader Program have been mailed to all ASA members. Applicants may apply online directly at www.SoyGrowers.com/dyl, or call (800) 688-7692, ext. 1328, to obtain an application form.
Soybean producers are encouraged to apply or nominate another producer who would be an excellent candidate for the program.
Information on guidelines to participate in the program is available at the ASA Web site or by calling the ASA program manager.
All applications and nominations should be submitted to ASA by Aug. 31.
One Young Leader couple or individual will be selected from each of ASA’s state affiliates.


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Relax in style and make a gorgeous style statement with the Moda bedroom range. Combining elegant curved and straight edges to create a dramatic look this is a beautifully crafted collection that will create an elegant designer vibe in any interior.
The Moda range features a number of complimentary pieces each of which are finished in an ultra contemporary grey wood effect high gloss.


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Explore Barcelona in a different and highly original way – on a scooter! An exciting alternative to conventional tours, Barcelona Scooter gives you access to every corner of the city and helps you make the most of your sightseeing time.
Barcelona Scooter provides a guided panoramic tour of Barcelona’s main tourist landmarks, on 125cc automatic scooters with four-stroke engines. The tour is escorted by an English-speaking guide who will tell you about the history of the sights at each stop.
By Barcelona Scooter, you will see the jewels of Catalonia’s art nouveau and modernism movements, such as Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the Hospital de Sant Pau, La Pedrera Casa Mila and of course the bizarre Casa Batlo.
Continue to Montjuic Park, renowned for its gardens and sporting facilities. Sights include the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion, the Poble Espanyol, or Spanish Village, and the Olympic Stadium which hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1992 Olympic Games.
The Barcelona Scooter tour finishes with a glide along the waterfront through Port Olimpic and Parc del Forum.
Choose the single scooter option or share with a friend on a double scooter – the choice is yours!


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It’s been a hectic couple of weeks, and I’ve done/experienced/read/thought about a few things that warrant their own posts, but I’ll fill them in here.
My friend Bryant started his own blog.
Additionally, my wife, Jenoa, has been blogging with increased frequency and done an excellent job of chronicling both our life and her thoughts.
I’ve been enjoying Austin Kleon’s blog.
Virtue in the Wasteland’s recent series on the Church and the desire for power have been especially thought-provoking.
In a similar vein, Fr. Stephen Freeman had some good reflections on the meekness of God and the desire for power.
Jaron Lanier’s Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now is a pretty damning and compelling read.
Nobody Move by Denis Johnson is a fun, snappy piece of crime fiction to kick off summer reading.
That’s about all I have for now. Enjoy your weekend.


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Your child can relax and feel calm at Route 32 Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics with sedation dentistry. Our sedation options help your child feel comfortable at our office, allowing us to successfully perform the dental services they need to have a strong, healthy smile. Please call our pediatric dentist today if you want to learn more about sedation dentistry in Waco, Texas.
IV sedation, which involves administering the medication intravenously (through the veins). This type of sedation enables our pediatric dentist and orthodontist to provide the sedation more quickly, and we can also easily control the level of sedation to ensure that you stay comfortable. IV sedation is a form of conscious sedation, meaning that it will not make you unconscious, but you may feel so relaxed that you fall asleep during your treatment. You may also not remember all of the details of your visit.

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text: A longstanding theme of this show has been trying to solve life's questions, mysteries, and troubles. But as my friend Diana suggests, maybe we're trying to solve life, which isn't possible. We talk about her background in psychology and counselling and how we can truly help ourselves.


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Yves Saint Laurent Pre-Fall LookBook – StyleFT- Style.Fashion.Trend - News, Celebrities, Lifestyle, Beauty & Entertainment - The global style direction.
If recent news is any indication, it has become quite clear that many of Yves Saint Laurent’s previous shows have been legendary. Since creative director Anthony Vaccarello took the reins, the iconic French fashion house has given a number of memorable presentations; including one set in the shadow of the Eiffel tower.
However, the brand’s allure has always been first and foremost, centered on its clothes. That is why the brand’s pre-season collections, particularly its newest one, are often worthy of so much attention.
In honor of Yves Saint Laurent’s Pre-Fall Collection, a lookbook is being circulated. This new collection has been described in many ways – namely sleek, bohemian, and elegant. The brand has said that the collection, which is scheduled to arrive in stores by next week, is meant to “realistically echo the way women dress in today’s global world. The options include leather miniskirts, a gold minidress, smoking jackets, and menswear-inspired blazers.
If anything, the collection seems heavily inspired by 70s styles, in keeping with recent trends. However, this collection seems to be going in the same direction as the label’s menswear collection which was presented back in June. It may be, if this lookbook is any indication, the bohemian look is here to stay.
I loved the bohemian touches throughout the lookbook!
I’m most excited about the return of smoking and menswear-inspired jackets to the couture world.


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For five years The Chronicle has compiled a Top 100 restaurant list, and each year it gets a little harder to limit our selections. This year I wanted to call it the Top 115, but it just didn't quite have the same ring.
The list is designed to showcase a wide variety of restaurants in terms of cuisine, price and location. That presents a challenge: Do we leave out an expensive place in the city to include an inexpensive place in Berkeley? We tried our best to cover all the bases, but in the end it came down to food quality. If we included a taqueria, it had to be the best one in the Bay Area; the same with high- end French.
Last year numerous restaurants opened. With all the competition for dining dollars, it's amazing that only one of last year's Top 100 closed: Chez Michel, which was taken over by Gary Danko in one of the most anticipated restaurant openings of 1999.
This year the list contains 17 new entries, and all the entries from last year have been updated and expanded. For the first time we've included bar information, and we've also tried to expand the number of specialties we listed to give readers a better idea of what distinguishes each place.
A major trend was obvious this time around: Dining in the Bay Area has never been better -- or more expensive. Roughly 40 percent of the restaurants remaining on the list from last year significantly increased their tabs, usually by $2 to $3 per appetizer and main course. For the most part, the less-expensive ethnic restaurants held the line.
And dig deeper in your pocket if you want valet parking. At most places, rates went up $2 to $3. If you choose to dine at Kyo-Ya, the expensive Japanese restaurant in the Palace Hotel, you'll pay $25 for valet -- a new record.
We hope you'll enjoy discovering your favorites on the Top 100 list. And please let us know about your experiences so we can continue to improve it.


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Three Vidor Pirate basketball players were named to the 2019 District 21-5A All-District basketball team recently. From left to right. Hunter Messina received honorable mention honors, Gage Galloway was named to the 2nd Team All-District and Gavin Jarrell was named to the 1st team All-District.
Three Vidor Pirates have been named to the District 21-5A All-District basketball team according to Vidor Head Boys Basketball Coach Nate Smith.
Senior Gavin Jarrell, a 6-1 shooting guard/ point guard was named to the District 21-5A First Team All-District.
Gavin Jarrell averaged 18.7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.5 steals per game this season.
Pirate first baseman Dylan Van Metre stretches for the ball as a LCM Bear is held on base.
It was a breezy, damp, and chilly evening as the 2019 baseball season kicked off Monday night in Vidor with the varsity Vidor Pirates hosting the LCM Bears. Cory Kizer started off on the mound for the Pirates while Anthony Bandiero got the call for the Bears.
After one inning, the Bears held a 2-1 lead over the Pirates, who tied the game 2-2 in the second. After two scoreless innings, the Bears found their groove, scoring three runs in top of the fifth and four more in the top of the sixth to win the game 9-2. Kizer took the loss for the Pirates after going 4.1 innings for the Pirates. Coach Jeremy Gray turned to the bullpen, giving four Pirate pitchers some game experience. Taking the mound in turn for the Pirates were Dylan Van Metre, Logan Ratliff, Tyler Boyett and Ethan Majors.
District 21-5A All-District selections in girls basketball were announced this week and for the first time, four Lady Pirates were named to the elite group.
Vidor Girls Basketball Head Coach Shad Smith proudly announced that of the 4 superlative awards offered by the district: MVP, Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year, the Vidor Lady Pirates earned 2 of those awards.
The Lady Pirates’ top scorer, senior point guard Chriseline Quirante, was named the 21-5A Offensive Player of the Year. Chriseline averaged 16.3 points a game in district and led the team in scoring with 196 total points in district.
Devvon Creel leaps for two in his final game as a Vidor Pirate Tuesday in Pirate Gym. Creel accounted for 19 points and a steal in the Pirates’ 71-41 win over Dayton.
VHS Senior Gavin Jarrell led the Pirates in scoring Tuesday with 24 points. Jarrell also had three rebounds and two steals in the Pirates’ win over the Dayton Broncos.
The Vidor Pirate varsity basketball team came out firing on all cylinders Tuesday to overpower the Dayton Broncos on their way to a 71-41 victory in a raucous Pirate Gym. It was not only the final game of the season, but it was also Senior Night for the Pirates who will see seven graduate off the team.
Seniors honored include Gavin Jarrell, Hunter Messina, Zach Harbison, Devin Barnhart, Morgan Van Metre, Devvon Creel and Cesar Ponce.
Lady Pirate Jillian Simmons blocks two Lady Titans in Vidor’s 7-0 win Friday night.
Lady Pirate Kaitlyn Gann gets in position to block a Lady Titan pass Friday night in Pirate Stadium.
The Vidor Lady Pirate varsity soccer team defeated the Lady Titans of Port Arthur Memorial 7-0 on a chilly, blustery Friday evening at Pirate Stadium. With the win, the Lady Pirates record improves to 17-3, 3-1 in district. The Lady Pirates are closing in on the school record for total wins. The 2014 District Championship team finished 18-3-5.
A little over six minutes into the PAM match, Brooklyn Healy kicked off the scoring for Vidor to make the score 1-0 and followed up with an assist to Kinley LaPray just 90 seconds later to go ahead 2-0 at 32:03 in the first half.
Mallory Chilton kicked in the third goal unassisted at 18:41 remaining to go up 3-0.
Both boys and girls powerlifting teams from Vidor participated in the Nederland Invitational meet held last Thursday with the boys’ teams placing first and the girls team placing fourth. Both teams competed against teams from Nederland, Lumberton, Hardin-Jefferson, and Bridge City. The boys’ competition featured 52 lifters and the girls’ 51.
Vidor Head Powerlifting Coach Rodney Burks said the meet was a good one for the Pirate Powerlifting teams with lifters getting stronger as Regionals approach.
The Vidor Pirate varsity basketball team travelled to Cleveland Friday for a district bout against the Indians. The Pirates fell 55-39 and will meet the Dayton Broncos in their final game of the season Tuesday night. Both Dayton and Vidor have struggled this season and have an identical 1-10 district record.
Kyle Prak, #6, and Kaine Sanchez, #4, move into position to block a Nederland pass.
Playing on a wet, muddy field Tuesday night, the varsity Pirate soccer team lost to the Nederland Bulldogs by a score of 4-2.
The Pirates, (0-3), started off slow, but picked up the pace as play progressed both Vidor and the Bulldogs (3-0), were hampered by field conditions with goalies having trouble handling the slippery ball.
The drought is over. The varsity Vidor Pirate basketball team celebrated its first district win of the season with a 42-39 win over the Port Neches Groves Indians in Pirate Gym Tuesday night.
The Pirates were on the tail end of a 9-3 score after one quarter, but had closed the scoring gap to an18-15 deficit by the half.
Graduation hit the Vidor Boys Soccer team hard with nine of 11 starters from 2018 graduating. January was a busy time for the team with two tournaments and three non-district games completed before district play kicked off January 29.
While this year’s team is still gaining experience, they have already entered district play with two games completed.
The Pirates opened district play against Cleveland with a 4-0 loss and Friday, at Pirate Stadium, the Pirates gamely battled the district leading Dayton Broncos, losing 4-1.

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We write to urge you to make voting rights and comprehensive campaign finance reform, led by a system of public financing of elections, the first order of business in the 2019 New York State Legislative Session.
The need for an overhaul of New York’s voting and campaign financing system is apparent and well documented. It is inherently inequitable, unfair and allows an exorbitant amount of power to be concentrated in the hands of the very few wealthy and well-connected. This is at the great expense of every day New Yorkers, and even more so for low-income and people of color, who face daily crises around housing, education, health, transportation, a racist criminal justice system, and poor working conditions.
The point is, the policies we care most about are at a consistent disadvantage in our state’s political process, when facing well-heeled opposition. A small minority of ultra-wealthy interests are doing all they can across the country—in state legislatures and in the courts—to weaken rules that support democracy and collective action, and strengthen rules that protect property interests above all else, including the desires of the majority of people. This is a national crisis, and New York State can be a leader in stopping it. It is with this in mind that we are coming together now, with a unified voice, to be very clear about our collective request to make strengthening democracy in New York State—both voting reform and public financing of elections—your top priority early in 2019.
A 6-1 small donor public financing system for all state races, including District Attorneys statewide, lower contributions limits, closing the LLC loophole and a functional, fair administrative agency, much like Connecticut’s Citizens Elections Program.
A voting rights package that includes, but is not limited to: enfranchisement of people on parole into law; automatic voter registration; early voting; same day registration (amendment); and pre-registration of 16- and 17-year olds.
Early 2019 enactment of these critical, foundational reforms that would change the way Albany operates can and should be the first of many sizable victories for the people of New York under new leadership. We are thankful that many of you each have publicly supported these reforms in the past, and equally thankful that there is no longer anything standing in the way of making them a reality. We look forward to working closely with you to enact a democracy package that can be the gold standard for the rest of the nation.

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J Clin Gastroenterol. 2008 Jul;42(6):672-5. doi: 10.1097/MCG.0b013e31806daf64.
Association between GERD-related erosive esophagitis and obesity.
Lee HL1, Eun CS, Lee OY, Jeon YC, Sohn JH, Han DS, Yoon BC, Choi HS, Hahm JS, Lee MH, Lee DH.
To date, many studies have reported on the association of obesity with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), although none of these have been systematic. In light of this, we conducted this study to examine the association of obesity and GERD.
A total of 3363 patients underwent gastroscopy at Hanyang University Health Promotion Center. Among these patients, we prospectively examined patients who were diagnosed with GERD-related erosive esophagitis on endoscopy.
Multivariate analysis showed that the significant risk factors were waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), hiatal hernia, body mass index (BMI), and smoking. As compared with patients who had a WHR less than 0.8, the multivariate odds ratio for erosive esophagitis were 4.055 for a WHR more than 1.0 and 2.316 for a WHR of 0.8 to 1.0. As compared with patients who had a BMI of 20 to 22.5, the multivariate odds ratio for erosive esophagitis was 3.308 (95% confidence interval, 1.792 to 6.107) for a BMI greater than 30.
Obesity, especially abdominal obesity, was the significant risk factor for erosive esophagitis.


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Sadly, I feel like life is trying to push me off... life is out of control. I work hard. I take care of the baby. I try to help Kevin deal with the issues with his team. I try to make our budget work even though Kevin has not been paid in three months, and he has not had the amount in any of his contract paid completely since we left Gravelines. Yes, that was two years ago. I am tired, but I keep going and am generally quite upbeat and cheerful.
When I feel like this I tend to overcompensate in one particular area of my life. One area I can control. What I eat. That is why I have been trying not to read too much about the chemicals and crap in the food we consume. I mean, I read stuff, but I try to limit the amount I read, because I know I would eat nothing, and quite honestly, my pants are practically falling off already, so the last thing I need to do is obsess about what I am (or not) eating.
Then there is work. I love my job, but I am completely swamped all day, every day. I have so much work to do, and so little time to do it. There are just too many projects for one person. Supposedly, another economist is coming back at the end of March. She just had a baby about six weeks ago. Hopefully that will offer me some relief.
In light of this teetering, I think now is a great time to redefine my goals. I am working on it, but I want to be mindful and thoughtful about what I put down as my revised goals. I need to reach high, yet I need them to be achievable. I need to take time for me. I need to get them out of my head and on to paper. Again.
Stay strong! I do the same thing, not with food but overcompensate by become really neurotic about laundry, or keeping the kitchen clean, or something else equally boring. Feel free to gchat me anytime you are "teetering." And a big interstate HUG to you!

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GRAND ISLAND, NE – The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Rivera Agri Inc. – a provider of temporary agricultural labor – for failing to protect employees working in excessive heat after a farmworker succumbed to apparent heat-related symptoms while working in a cornfield near Grand Island, Nebraska.
The heat index reached 100 degrees on two days in July 2018. OSHA inspectors determined that the company failed to implement and train employees on a heat injury and illness prevention program. OSHA cited the company for a serious violation of the General Duty Clause, and proposed penalties totaling $11,641.
“This tragedy underscores the need for employers with workers exposed to high temperatures to take simple, well-known precautions – such as ensuring workers have access to water, rest, and shade – to keep workers safe in extreme heat,” said OSHA Omaha Area Office Director Jeff Funke.
OSHA's Occupational Exposure to Heat webpage explains what employers can do to keep workers safe and what workers need to know - including factors for heat illness, adapting to working in indoor and outdoor heat, protecting workers, recognizing symptoms, and first aid training.


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The only way for most people to get a car is by taking out a loan to pay for it entirely. Based on an article posted on Consumer Reports, at least 56% of new vehicles and at least half of pre-owned vehicles purchased in the 2017’s third quarter were entirely financed with auto loans.
Although it is somehow true, always remember that you can still rebuild your credit history in less than a year. All you need to do is to pay your bills on time and try your best to avoid credit inquiries. These things can only hurt your credit score and may even turn it for the worse.
It may be quite tempting to get the most expensive car, but doing so will only put you into more risk. You always have to be realistic when making decisions and see which vehicles will fit your monthly budget.
According to Bankrate, several people still commit the same mistake of going by the interest rate. Doing is often misleading since there are quite a few lenders who charge customers with additional fees. Get the actual cost of the loan to check certain items in the contract, such as origination fees.
It’s always important to know what you’re getting yourself into, especially when it comes to loans. You may want to work with a financial service provider near your area to get the assistance you need when it comes to loan applications.


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1. Mitigate Effects of Gout – It can possibly fight inflammation and reduce blood levels of uric acid, which can produce gout.
2. Improves Sleep – Tart cherries are full of melatonin, which can help improve your improve the quality of sleep as well as the amount of the sleep you get each night.
3. Boosts the Immune System – Antioxidants and other beneficial plant compounds are plentiful in tart cherries.
4. Eases Recovery from Workouts – Tart Cherry is very high in potassium, which can help maintain blood pressure, heart rate, and muscle recovery.
5. Regulates Metabolism – More research is needed, but some studies indicate that supplementing with tart cherry can promote weight loss and act against the development of obesity.
Please note: If you drink tart cherry juice, it’s important to look for juices that are 100% cherry juice without added sugars or other sweeteners. In our office we promote and carry Carlson’s Tart Cherry supplements. I prefer the capsule form for convenience and cost savings versus juice.


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Recently I have had several discussions with other eBay traders and none of the comments were terribly complimentary either on my part or on the part of the other traders. The biggest complaints were that they are not making much money in their traditional markets and eBay’s constant policy changes.
You see they (and myself) started trading on eBay when eBay was an auction site that also sold things, as opposed to its current incarnation which is a shopping site that allows auctions. That is the crux of the problem, most people have failed to take into account this fundamental shift in eBay’s business model.
eBay decided several years ago to charm the high street stores and big sellers to their platform, essentially they wanted to be the new Amazon and to be bigger and better. The flaw in the plan is that the two business models are very different.
eBay introduced a raft of changes that effectively finished off a lot of eBayer’s by ensuring that their products were all but invisible in the search results. It’s incomprehensible best match policy killed off a range of good selling products of my own and they also banned some of my products that were being sold by other sellers and remain so to this day. I cannot relist them because I risk being banned.
They also banned my account for 3 weeks a few years ago because I was selling a product widely available not only on eBay, but in street markets and well known high street stores it is still on sale at all 3 outlets even today. They did explain to me why I could not sell it, but the document they sent me was in Korean and my Korean is rather rusty. I just wish that I had paid more attention at school!
Now, I still make a great income from eBay but due to eBays constant fiddling I have had to shift my markets several times. Five years ago I published Plugin Auction Profits (PIAP) my complete guide to profiting from eBay.
My intention was to update this on a regular basis to reflect the changes eBay would introduce for sellers (but a revision every 15 minutes proved to be a bit much!), revision of PIAP always seemed to be the next task, one that I never got around to.
One of the most often asked questions is how to find products for resale at a profit on eBay. Well on Friday 6th March I found 6 products in less than 15 minutes that are being sold by local wholesalers and doing a large volume of sales on eBay. I even shot a video of me doing it.
I have spent the past 6 months trialing new niches and refining my old eBay niches with some success and now seemed the appropriate time to completely update and revise PIAP.
So I have done this with a complete revision of the written materials, shot over 20 new videos showing the complete setup process, sourcing products and listing them for sale. I have nearly finished the product creation phase then the website will be rebuilt as a membership site.
PIAP is dead! I have removed it from the Clickbank market place. Plug In Auction Profits 2 is on its way!


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As a healthcare professional, you must have the right equipment to diagnose your patients so that you can provide them with quality treatment. This, in turn, increases your efficiency, profitability, and goodwill. However, medical equipment purchase can be very costly and you may find it challenging to pay up front.
While a personal loan can meet your equipment needs, you should consider healthcare finance. A customised loan for professionals like you, this loan is designed to suit all your needs and offers swift financing. Here’s a guide to healthcare finance to help you understand why this is the right financial product for your requirements.
Medical equipment can cost you a fortune. For example, a basic X-ray machine costs around Rs.1.25 lakh and a semi-fowler hospital bed can cost around Rs.15,000. The best way to finance it without compromising on other responsibilities is to take a loan. Healthcare finance makes it possible for you to purchase such expensive medical equipment with ease.
In due course of time, you can use this solution to add a diagnostic centre to your clinic, offering customers a better experience and multiplying your sources of revenue. Moreover, using the loan allows you to use software smartly as well.Byinstalling and upgrading the medical software you use at your hospital or clinic, you can nullify human errors and improve accuracy. Whether it is billing software, an accounting, or patient management software, healthcare finance will help fund the software purchases with ease.
So, avail Healthcare Finance from top lending institutions like Bajaj Finserv who also offer attractive repayment and loan management options to help you stay in control of your medical practice. Here are a few other features this financial solution.
To avail Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Finance, you have to meet these simple eligibility criteria regarding qualification and work experience.
You need at least 2 years of experience as an MBBS doctor.
No experience needed if you are an MS, MD, DM or are a doctor who is a super-specialist.
Have at least 5 years of experience as a doctor with a BDS and/or MDS degree.
Have at least 6 years of experience and own a house or clinic as an Ayurvedic doctor with BAMS and/or a homoeopath doctor with a BHMS degree.
Have at least 15 years of experience and own a house or clinic as a homoeopathic doctor.
You can get instant approval on your healthcare finance application and get the money in your account within 24 hours after verification of your documents. This is because the financing solution is tailor-made for professionals like you and its terms and conditions have been moderated keeping your needs in mind.
So, once you meet above eligibility criteria you can apply for healthcare financing and submit a copy of your medical registration certificate, copies of relevant financial documents, and a few simple KYC documents.
With Bajaj Finserv Healthcare Finance, you can avail a substantial loan of up to Rs.30 lakh at economical interest rates without pledging any collateral. Now, meet your financial needs stress-free, without compromising on any front.
You can choose to repay your loan over a flexible tenor spanning from 12 to 96 months and reduce your repayment burden significantly. In case you start reaping high profits, you can also part-prepay your loan anytime during the tenor at no extra charges.
As a unique offering, Bajaj Finserv also allows you to avail healthcare finance as a Flexi Loan. Basis this facility you can withdraw anytime and any amount from your total sanction as per your needs and pay interest only on the utilised amount. This helps you reduce your interest outgo and credit cost.
Moreover, you can also choose to repay the amount you use as interest-only EMIs and then pay the principal in full at the end of the tenor. This will give you more time to align your funds for all your future expenses and keep your EMIs well within budget.


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The recent history of the Chronicles Of Narnia movies has been a chequered one. Slowly but surely, the series stuttured its way from The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe to Prince Caspian and then The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader. The latter did decent business at the box office, but any further instalments (prequel The Magician’s Nephew was planned for adaptation) appeared to have been indefinitely shelved after production company Walden Media’s contract with the estate of author CS Lewis expired.
Now, it would seem that the cogs are moving again. Back in January, producer Mark Gordon announced plans to continue the series – not with The Magician’s Newphew, but via sequel The Silver Chair. Now, he has both studio backing in the form of TriStar Pictures and Entertainment One, and a writer for the project, with David Magee (Life Of Pi, Finding Neverland) being signed up.
David Magee will write The Silver Chair.
No cast members have been announced yet, although we can hope that we’ll see the return of Will Poulter as Eustace Scrubb, and Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan. As for the rest of the cast, it’s unclear. This is set 50 years after the events of The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader, and Caspian is an old man by this point, so we’ll either get a heavily made-up Ben Barnes or a new actor. Either way, CS Lewis fans should be happy.
A release date for The Silver Chair is yet to be announced. For all the latest movie news, pick up the new issue of SciFiNow.

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