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Sometimes getting a package in the mail can be one of the most exciting things to experience.
It's one thing when it's something that you ordered and you've been waiting to receive for days, but when it's something that is a complete surprise it's so much better… or is it? These Reddit users share some of the strangest, funniest, and wackiest things that they've received in the mail over the years, and some of them are certainly surprising.
Dollar dollar bills y'all
A dollar bill.
I was at a roadside welcome center somewhere in the Midwest many years ago. There was a soda machine and a locked wooden box next to it that said to write a note with your address in case the machine ate your money.
As a joke my friend wrote, "Put dollar in machine. Flames came shooting out of machine and burned my face severely," and wrote my name and address.
Six months later, maybe more, I received in the mail an envelope with an official return address on it from whatever state we had been in (this was like 20 years ago or more) with a crumpled up dollar bill and a handwritten note that said, "sorry about your face." (captain2man)
The Traveling Skirts
I once ordered a skirt from eBay from one of those Chinese sellers. It came in the mail shortly. Then again… And again. After a month I had five identical skirts and they kept coming. I emailed the seller, got no response, but at some point it stopped. I think I ended up getting 8 or 9 of them in separate packages. (barhanita)
Brownie Points
When I was in college I was friends with the old lady who ran the front desk of my dormitory. When I went home for Christmas at the end of the term I received a lumpy brown paper wrapped package. She'd made a plate of brownies (stacked neatly on a normal ceramic plate), wrapped the whole thing in brown paper, put my home address on it and mailed it.
They were delicious. (FedoraFugitive)


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Director Carlo J. Caparas ordered arrested for tax evasion, NBI confirms his arrest warrant is ready
They allege that he evaded paying taxes worth ₱101.8 million.
Tetch Torres-Tupas of Inquirer.net reports that "the Court of Tax Appeals has ordered the arrest of director Carlo J. Caparas" because he allegedly evaded paying taxes worth ₱101.8 million.
According to the report, "Caparas is facing a case for violation of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC) for failing to file Value-Added Tax (VAT) Returns for the years 2006 to 2009." The National Bureau of Investigation has confirmed it has a copy of the warrant.
Caparas came under the Bureau of Internal Revenue's (BIR) scrutiny because of news reports alleging that he received P850.95 million from the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) from 2006 to 2009 for two television shows he directed for the government agency. "In his defense, Caparas argued that the amount he received from PCSO was all 'net of taxes,'" the report said.
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A Novice's Guide To Caring For A Cat
Cats are amazing creatures. They are intelligent and independent, while being loving. However caring for cats is not always easy. Continue reading to learn some excellent cat care tips so that you can raise a happy and healthy cat.
Make frequent checkups with your vet to keep your cat healthy. Cats require special shots to prevent illness and the vet can check their overall health. Try to stick with one vet during the life of your pet. This is because this person will know your cat and the history of the animal.
If your cat is a female, you'll want to spay her once she reaches the proper age. You may believe that this is unnecessary if your cat stays inside all the time; however, cats almost always find a way to get outside, especially when they are in heat. When this occurs, your cat could get pregnant. Getting your cat spayed is a great way to stop this from going on.
Electrical Cords
Put bitter apple on all electrical cords. You can also cover your cords under a rug or tape them to walls. Loose cords can be bundled and tucked inside old paper towel rolls. If you have electrical cords laying out that are not being used, put them away as cats can play with them and then move on to live electrical cords.
Microchip your cat. Even indoor cats can decide to run away at a moment's notice, escaping through an open window. Tags and collars can help you cat return home, but cats can wiggle out of them or risk injury by snagging them on a tree branch or bush. Microchips are extremely small, but they can hold all the same information as an identification tag. Every shelter and most veterinarian offices have microchip scanners that can read the chips, and best of all, they chips can't be lost.
Being nocturnal is quite normal for cats. In other words, they'll be up and about late into the night. If your cats are busy keeping you awake early, just close your bedroom door. This will keep them from attacking your toes.
Do you have both a dog and a cat? Dogs often take advantage of dining on the cat's food. This is why it's important that the cat's feeding area is in a spot that's too high for a dog to get to. This can prevent squabbles over water when their food is gone.
Litter Box
Make sure that you do not instruct your cat on using the litter box. This skill is something your cats pick up on their own, not something that can be taught to them. Some individuals believe they should carry their cat to the litter box and rub paws into the litter. This actually can be quite traumatic for a cat.
Cats are neat animals. If you learn as much about them as possible, they also make great pets. Study these tips carefully. Use these tips to help your beloved cat enjoy a healthy and fulfilling life.
You may have felt overwhelmed when you first started looking for information about cat boarding. You can find lots of material, but taking your time is smart. Put into action what you learn and enjoy yourself in the process.


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Multinationals Do It Better: Evidence on the Efficiency of Corporations Capital Budgeting
51 Pages Posted: 13 Oct 2008
Date Written: March 2006
This paper examines the effectiveness of multinational enterprises capital budgeting decisions as compared to the decisions of purely domestic enterprises. This is an important question because of multinationals role in allocating capital globally. Answering this question may also shed light on whether multinationals are indeed better managed than are purely domestic firms. We examine this question empirically using the deviation of a firm s estimated marginal Tobin s q from an appropriate benchmark as an indicator of effective resource allocation. We find that multinationals make more efficient capital budgeting decisions than do purely domestic firms. The result stems from multinational enterprises exercising greater restraint on over-investment, but is not due to looser liquidity constraints. In obtaining the result, we account for the impact of institutional ownership, managerial ownership, and managerial entrenchment. We also test whether multinationals greater capital budgeting efficiency might be due to their investment locations, since they might thereby be monitored by more agents and also may be more successful in resisting pressures from special interest groups and governments to adopt practices that are not consistent with firm value maximization. We do not find support for the monitoring and bargaining hypotheses. Our observations therefore suggest that multinationals may be intrinsically better managed firms than are purely domestic firms.
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In large parts of the world, harshly enforced prohibition still prevails.
But there is a growing trend towards decriminalising people who use drugs, legalising production and supply, and putting the drugs trade under control.
Drug policy around the world is a patchwork of approaches shaped by different cultural, political and social landscapes. It ranges from the national legal regulation of cannabis in Canada and Uruguay, through heroin prescribing in Switzerland, to open street shooting of anyone thought to be a drug user in the Philippines. The death penalty is also still widely used to punish drug-related activities in many countries.
Canada was the first G7 country to formally break ranks with its cannabis legalisation and regulation. Like Transform, the Canadian government believes this will offer young people better protection. Other countries have also shown leadership in by trying out policy innovations: Uruguay was the first country to legally regulate cannabis; Bolivia legalised and regulated coca; and New Zealand carried out pioneering experiments in regulating certain novel psychoactive substances (NPS).
Latin American Partnership
In Latin America, we have a close collaboration with our partners Mexico Unido Contra la Delincuencia (MUCD). Transform and MUCD work together to push for drug policy reforms in Mexico and across the wider region through bodies such as the Organisation of American States. We co-produce briefing papers and reports, share intelligence, and co-organise events at key international forums. Recently, MUCD have taken a leading role in changing Mexican drug policy through, among other things, a series of successful legal challenges. As a consequence, Mexico is now in the process of reforming its law on cannabis.
Our Anyone's Child campaign also works in Mexico and has produced a powerful digital resource documenting the experiences of some of the thousands of people who have suffered as a consequence of Mexico's 'war on drugs'.
Drug Policy at the UN.
Drug policy is controlled nationally but the direction is agreed internationally through three interlinked UN treaties:
- Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs of 1961, amended by a Protocol in 1972
- Convention on Psychotropic Substances of 1971
- United Nations Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances of 1988
The Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna is composed of 53 Member States and is the central policy-making body for drug-related matters. The last UN General Assembly Special Session to consider drug policy specifically was in 2016.
2019 sees the end of the last 10-year plan to "address and counter the world drug problem". A special high level meeting before the 2019 CND will consider progress to date and make plans for the next 10 year strategy. Transform will be there working with other non governmental organisation (NGO) colleagues and supportive member states.


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Traditionally baked by Ashkenazi Jews for Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year), honey cake symbolises the hope of a 'sweet' and prosperous new year.
Stacey Hart, semi-finalist in the 2017 The Great British Bake Off and now a healthy recipe developer, believes 'sweet' doesn't have to mean lots of sugar or honey however.
Stacey has created this alternative healthy honey cake recipe to show that you do not have to compromise on taste when eating a healthier diet.
"I didn't set out to create an alternative to honey cake, but I was having a play in the kitchen and created these sweet and spicy slices that are soft and gooey and reminded me of the honey cake I ate growing up, but with no added sugar or honey in sight (there's some natural sugars found in the ingredients, but very little). They'll certainly be on the menu for our family this Rosh Hashanah."
Sweet and Spicy Low Sugar Slice Recipe
Preheat oven to 180° (or 160° fan)
Line an 8 inch square tin/brownie tin
- 75g unsalted butter
- 130g xylitol natural sugar alternative (available in health stores and supermarkets as Total Sweet)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 ½ tsp mixed spice
- 170g ground almonds (processed to make finer if not already extra fine)
- 1 ½ tsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Melt the butter in a bowl in the microwave and the xylitol and whisk to combine.
- Spoon into a stand mixer with a whisk attachment.
- Add the eggs one at a time while whisking slowly.
- Add the almonds, baking powder, spices and vanilla at the same time and mix until smooth.
- Use a spatula to ensure all the mixture has been taken down from the sides of the bowl.
- Pour into the lined cake tin.
- Bake for 20 mins.
- Carefully cover with foil and continue to bake for 10 mins.
- Cool in the tin for 20 mins and then remove and leave to cook on a wire rack.
- Slice into 9 pieces.
- This cake can be frozen or kept in an airtight container for 3 days
Stacey Hart is chef and recipe developer, who works to the mantra 'taking out the sugar but not the taste'!
If you liked Stacey's healthy honey cake recipe, follow her on Instagram for more healthy recipe inspiration!
Healthy honey cake might not be the only thing on your mind in preparation for Rosh Hashanah this year – check out our top celebratory drinks and favourite high-street trends for more Rosh Hashanah inspiration!
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Happy World Baking Day 2019! ?? I'm wondering if tonights' guests will notice if I rip off a huge chunk of this challah and eat it now ? Challah is my absolute ultimate favourite bread of all time EVER. It's seriously addictive and out of this world tasty ?? If you have ever wanted to make a challah aren't sure where to start. Start here with the recipe I have given to you below! It's my world baking day gift to you. You're welcome ?? Pretty fool proof too ? One Large Challah Ingredients 550g strong bread flour 50g caster sugar 10g Yeast 10g Salt 60g unsalted butter at room temperature 2 large free range eggs and 1 large egg yolk 115g full fat milk at room temperature 100g tepid Water 1 Egg for Egg wash Poppy Seeds Method Oven on 210 degrees conventional oven In Kitchen Aid Mixer add flour, yeast, sugar, salt, butter, milk, eggs and tepid water. Mix to form a dough by hand and leave for 30 mins in the bowl to settle With dough hook attachment mix on medium slow for 6 mins Leave to rise in a plastic bowl with tea towel cover for an hour and a half (I refrigerate mine overnight. AWESOME and really adds to the flavour) Divide the dough into 3 Make a three strand braid with the dough Place on a lined baking tray Brush with egg wash Leave to rise for 45 mins to an hour Brush again with egg wash and sprinkle with poppy seeds Turn oven down to 190 degrees and bake for around 25 mins Remove and cool on a wire rack . . . #challah #challahbread #fridaynightdinner #jewishbaking #bread #recipe #breadsofinstagram #worldlbakingday #sabbath #poppyseeds


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An Order in Council considered by 'Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council' on 29th December 1883 at the court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight and published on 31st December provided that burials should be discontinued in a number of burial grounds including 'Forthwith and entirely in the parish Church of East Harptree, in the county of Somerset; and also in the Churchyard'.
However it was not until 1988 that the Parochial Church Council served notice that it wished to devolve its maintenance responsibilities for the churchyard on to the Parish Council, who in turn passed on these responsibilities to the District Council as permitted by law in January 1989..
The church dates from the 12th Century and visitors can learn more of its history and what to look for from a useful booklet provided by the Parochial Church Council.
Bereavement Services has a close working relationship with the Parochial Church Council and provides grass cutting equipment, which it keeps regularly serviced, to enable church volunteers to carry out maintenance during the mowing season.
The benefits of this type of relationship for both the council and the church are many. The biggest advantage is obviously that volunteers are able to devote more time to the churchyard than is available to the council's Closed Cemeteries team (conscientious and proud of their work though they are) e.g. volunteers frequently cut the grass weekly and are able to take advantage of spells of dry weather whereas each closed burial ground can only be visited fortnightly by the cemeteries team - weather permitting. Another advantage is that church volunteers are able to provide early warning of anything needing attention beyond the scope of their abilities e.g. a tree dying.
The council's arboricultural office keeps the trees under a 3 yearly review and agrees minor works with the volunteers. All major tree works are carried out by the council's tree specialists
Bereavement Services carries out a 5 year rolling programme of memorial testing to ensure that memorials are preserved as well as possible. The council does not have the right to restore memorials, but it does have the responsibility to make the cemetery a reasonably safe place to visit which enables it to lay down any memorials in danger of falling. Safety in cemeteries has improved so much since such programmes were introduced, that now the main benefit from testing is to ensure that memorials are not left to rot until they fall smashing themselves, or neighbouring memorials, or both, in the process.


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Media Release: February 3, 2017
Super Bowl Sunday Brings Fellowship and Fun to City Union Mission
Homeless Guests and Program Participants
KANSAS CITY, Mo.—On Sunday, February 5, City Union Mission will host a special viewing of the Super Bowl game for an estimated 250 guests in their men's emergency shelter for guests and participants of their long-term Christian Life Program. The event will take place in the dining room at City Union Mission's Men's Center at 5:30 p.m.
"So many of us are looking forward to the big game with anticipation and excitement—especially the men in our care," shares City Union Mission Executive Director Dan Doty. "The majority of those staying with us struggle with difficult life situations and something as simple as watching a football game can lift spirits and bring a sense of normalcy to their lives. It's also a time for our men to relax and enjoy each other's company as they cheer on their favorite team."
Mission residents and guests will enjoy dinner in the Men's Center dining room followed by the viewing of the Super Bowl game. Additional refreshments including candy, chips, soda and other snacks will be provided by Graceway church. During halftime, the men will watch "Football Sunday", a 30-minute video event that plays across America on the day of the football championship and features exclusive interviews with professional football players like Benjamin Watson, Anquan Boldin, and Brandon Marshall as they share how Christ has helped them be overcomers.
"We are grateful for the support of Graceway and our donors who generously give so that our men can experience special nights like this," Doty said.
More information about the Mission's comprehensive programs and services to the homeless and hurting can be found at cityunionmission.org.
City Union Mission is an evangelical Christian ministry committed to sharing the Gospel and meeting
the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of men, women and children who are poor or homeless.
City Union Mission. Your City. Your Mission.


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I'm not really ready, but I'm getting closer. It seems that the only time I have to sew is in the early morning when I first get up. Lately, I've been waking up at "this is ridiculous" o'clock as opposed to my usual waking hour of "a little too early" o'clock. But this morning I woke up at "what the heck!?! are you kidding me" o'clock, so I was able to get some extra sewing time in. Of course, since I wake up at such un-godly times, I'm usually ready for night-night very early in the evening!!
I've got all of clue #1 finished:
I just finished pressing the chevron halves to prep for sewing those two units together for clue #2:
I'm almost done sewing the HST for clue #3 and I still need to combine 100 of them into the pinwheels:
And now, here we are at clue #4 – foursies!
I knew we'd have to have some foursies in this quilt and here they are. Click HERE to go to Quiltville to see the directions for this clue.
Now, if only I didn't have to work for my other boss, maybe I could get more sewing done. Unfortunately, these silly bosses expect that I should do actual work, if I want to get an actual paycheck!!!


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The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, conductor Bramwell Tovey, performed Tide and Time at Cheltenham Town Hall (6 April) and Wells Cathedral) (7 April). This was originally commissioned by Foden's Band and first performed with conductor Michael Fowles at the Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band Festival in January of this year.
Score and parts are available from Composers Edition in two versions:Tide and Time – 3 percussion Tide and Time – 4 percussion Liz Lane Profile & Works
Tags: Bramwell Tovey, Fodens Band, Liz Lane, National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Tide and Time


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Question: Dear Luise: I'm 18. Growing up, my family has always told me to wait until I'm married to have sex. I just turned 18 a few months ago and my cousin is 5 months older then me and right after she turned 18, she stared having sex. I don't want to have sex until I'm married, but the pressure is on me. I want my first time to be the most special moment in my life. However I feel like no man will wait on me. What do I do? How do I tell my future boyfriend I want to wait? How do I make sure he doesn't cheat on me? What can I do to keep the romance alive until marriage? K.
Answer: Dear K.: Your family will probably want to shoot me for this but it seems to me that you need to get into the present and stop agonizing about the future…especially promises to yourself and/or others about what you will (or won't) do. You really have no idea.
I joined an anti-smoking/drinking group when I was 12. My mother made me take back my pledge card and pin because she said I had no idea what I would or wouldn't do when I grew up. She didn't smoke or drank, she just wanted me to see how foolish it was to try to make future decisions in the present. (For the record, I don't smoke or drink either but those were adult decisions that I made when the time was right.)
First of all for most of us our initial sexual experience isn't that memorable. It is a skill that needs to be learned by both parties. Secondly, you will know whether it is right for you or not when the time comes…married or not. Thirdly, you don't know what a man will or won't do for you or you for him until the situation presents itself and last but not least…cheating men cheat and loyal men don't. You haven't even met the guy yet, right? Find one that is "true-blue" and you're home free.
There are times to plan ahead, for instance regarding schooling, but even there you need to leave room for revisions when the time comes. People change majors, schools and careers. Nothing is cast in granite. Marriage vows are forever "if" you are not seriously abused…(and there are many kinds of abuse.)
At 18, focus on what each day brings your way and give it your best shot. I am 83 years old and I am still doing that. It works like a charm. Blessings, Luise


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In the early aughts, The Prom were a group of young, melancholic, textbook Pacific Northwest indie rockers, likened to touchstone artists from Grandaddy to Paul McCartney to their Nebraska contemporaries, Bright Eyes. The original trio configuration and later four-piece lineup did tours with Death Cab for Cutie, The Long Winters, Desaparecidos, Starflyer 59, Archer Prewitt, and Carissa's Wierd, amongst others, and were known for the irreverent wit and infectious energy of their live shows, contrasting with the beautiful sincerity and often somber tones of their music.
Friends and loved ones were heartbroken by news of James' sudden passing on January 1, 2019. He was an exceptionally talented pianist, composer and songwriter, and a wonderful human being.
"I'll Send You The Stars: Songs Of James Mendenhall"
We are honored to announce "I'll Send You the Stars: Songs of James Mendenhall", a celebration of the life of James Mendenhall, frontman of Pacific Northwest indie-rock band, The Prom. The album is a collection of songs written by James and performed by many of his friends and former tour-mates, as a homage to the incredible songwriter that he was. Under The Radar is premiering two of those songs today performed by Benjamin Gibbard and Telekinesis, ahead of the full record's digital release tomorrow, Friday, January 3.
All of Barsuk's profits from sales and streams of "I'll Send You The Stars: Songs of James Mendenhall" will be donated to Cancer Pathways, a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Seattle, Washington. For over 18 years, Cancer Pathways has offered education, support, and family programs to children, teens, and adults living with cancer, along with their families and friends. 02 Jan 2020
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As you may expect from its title, Jen Silverman's "The Roommate," opening the 2018-19 season at the Long Wharf Theatre, is an odd-couple play. It has a lot in common with Neil Simon comedies about growing older, staying relevant in a changing world, surviving a broken relationship and coping with friends and family. The play seeks to be edgy, modern and dangerous, but its debt to old-fashioned relationship comedies is clear.
A divorced woman in Iowa named Sharon has a spacious house and no one to share it with, so she advertises for a roommate. In comes Robyn, a hard-bitten New Yorker hiding a few secrets and perhaps just hiding out.
Some of Robyn's secrets are benign: She smokes cigarettes on the sly. Others are more alarming, to Sharon at least: Robyn smokes pot. She even grows it. Sharon doesn't even know what a pot plant looks like.
Robyn: "It's medicinal herbs."
Sharon: "Oh, I thought it was drugs."
Other topics under discussion by the women, as they grow closer and begin to influence each other's lives, include homosexuality and bisexuality, forgery and phone scams, veganism and the "weird" taste of almond milk.
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Silverman sticks Robyn and Sharon in a series of awkward, presumably amusing situations. The women are shown to affect each other's behavior and tastes. Sharon becomes bolder. Robyn develops a stronger conscience, realizing that her small-level criminal schemes have consequences.
Yes, there's a scene in which Sharon drinks almond milk for the first time, and one in which she smokes marijuana. Forty-year-old Patti Smith records are called "new music" and put on for raucous kitchen dancing as Sharon continues to loosen up.
A lot of the dialogue seems set up for obvious punchlines or clunky plot twists. Sharon, for instance, seems clueless about New York City, then later reveals that she has a son living in Park Slope. Sharon frets about online dating services, but the fact that she used similar means to find a housemate doesn't register. Often the back-and-forth banter just doesn't ring true.
Robyn and Sharon are in their 50s, and "The Roommate" has been praised for creating strong roles for women of that age. In program notes, Silverman states that this was an impetus for her writing the play: "It's rare for us to see exciting, provocative, complicated, morally ambiguous portraits of older women onstage or on screen."
"Rare" may be somewhat overstated, since in recent seasons at Long Wharf alone there have been compelling, complex middle-aged or elderly female characters in "Small Mouth Sounds," "Fireflies," "Crowns," "Other People's Money," "Napoli, Brooklyn" and "Lewiston," to name just a few. Hartford Stage (with "Seder," "Lesson From Aloes," "Cloud 9" and even "Anastasia") and numerous other regional theaters also fare pretty well in this regard.
The problem with "The Roommate" is that its enlightened view of the lives and tastes of women in their 50s is delivered alongside simplistic, stereotypical views of dull, naive Midwesterners and unflappable, culturally enlightened tough-as-nails New Yorkers.
"The Roommate" had its world premiere at the Actors Theatre of Louisville's Humana Festival in Kentucky three years ago. That production had the same director (Mike Donahue) and one of the same actors (Tasha Lawrence) as this one. But it has a very different ending, one that is less fraught, less eerie and less real-world. It fits the overall comedic tone of the play better. But it also seems tacked-on, interchangeable, a way to end the play but not to make a useful concluding statement. It suggests that Silverman is more interested in these two characters she's created than in broader themes of contemporary living.
Linda Powell is well-cast as Sharon. Last seen at Long Wharf as Mrs. Gibbs in "Our Town" in 2017, Powell knows how to play the wide-eyed innocent. As Robyn, Lawrence chooses not to play into the comedy, finding a more distanced and deadpan humor in Robyn's free-willed independence.
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Silverman's Gothic breakdown "The Moors," which premiered at Yale Rep in 2016, balanced style and substance brilliantly and bloodthirstily. Her "That Poor Girl and How He Killed Her," which Connecticut Repertory Theatre presented last year in their Studio series, is a razor-sharp satire about how social media deadens the soul. The Long Wharf itself held a staged reading of Silverman's cleverly structured multigenerational drama-with-music "All the Roads Home" last year, and the playwright is currently earning raves for her "Collective Rage: A Play in Five Betties" off Broadway.
Compared to those other works, "The Roommate" is tame and tentative, and Mike Donahue has done much more creative stagings than this. The play wants to explore modern culture clashes and changing times, but seems uncertain where to take a stand. It lacks the attractive rage and recklessness for which Silverman has become known, and it's just not as funny as it could be.
THE ROOMMATE runs through Nov. 4 at the Long Wharf Theatre, 222 Sargent Dr., New Haven. $30 $91.50. 203-787-4282, longwharf.org


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The Free Cities Alliance (自由都市地帯, Jiyū Toshi Chitai; Literally meaning "Free Cities zone"; frequently shortened to the Free Cities) is the name given to a group of independent city-states in the south-eastern corner of The Continent.
Population: Approximately 48 million people live within the Free Cities, with city populations varying between 20,000 and 300,000.
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The Free Cities Alliance was founded at some point between the years GI0530 and GI0800, when a trading group that did not want to be tied down to a single one of the three great nations decided to found their own city-state. Over time, it began to grow in size, inspiring other organizations to follow suit and form their own small nations. Eventually, the collective became large enough to be recognized as a major world power.
Each of the city-states that make up the Free Cities possesses its own distinct size, culture and government, making it the most diverse region of the Continent by far. While the leaders of each territory are required to maintain contact with each other in order to regulate their power, they are otherwise free to use their land for whatever they please. This allows for a level of freedom and flexibility not seen in anywhere else in the world, which has resulted in the Free Cities becoming a center for innovation and development. Many modern conveniences, such as the all-purpose healing medicine Seirogan, were conceived within the Free Cities' boundaries. At the same time, however, this lack of a centralized government has allowed for several criminal organizations to take root and even gain total control of sections of the region as a consequence, turning them into lawless wastelands. Because of this, traveling from one Free City to another can be a dangerous task for an untrained and unprotected person.
The Free Cities enjoy strong trade relationships with all three of the nations that border it, resulting in the coalition developing a booming economy. In particular, the city of Portugal, which is located on the other side of the Tenma Bridge that connects the nation of JAPAN to the rest of the Continent, has become a very popular trading hub due to it being the sole exporter of JAPANese-made goods in the world. It is believed that anyone who trains as a merchant in Portugal is guaranteed to become successful and wealthy.
Despite its economic and technological advancement, the Free Cities Alliance historically lacked any kind of formalized military for most of its existence, forcing it to rely heavily on the nations that it maintained trade relations with for protection during times of war. This finally changed in the year LP0003, when, in response to the Free Cities becoming nearly completely occupied by the nation of Helman during the 7th Helman-Leazas War the previous year, an agreement was reached between the various city officials declaring that the alliance's most powerful cities would temporarily join together to form a unified defensive front in the event of a future enemy attack. While a powerful force composed of thousands of hired mercenaries and adventurers, the organization, known as the Free Cities Army, requires all of the major city leaders to be in full agreement with each other before it is allowed to take any kind of action, making it difficult to deploy if any of them are unable or unwilling to cooperate.
List of Free CitiesEdit
The Copa EmpireEdit
A new nation founded by Copandon Dott. While Copandon is not the officially recognized leader of the Free Cities, she indirectly controls most of the territory that forms it due to the large amount of power and influence she has amassed as a merchant. An amusement park called M Land is located nearby.
An ultra-modern city built by the Dott Corporation. The headquarters of the Keith Guild recently moved here.
Rance CastleEdit
Built in CITY, Rance Castle is the home of the great adventurer and hero Rance.
Rance's hometown. The main offices of Happiness Pharmaceutical are located here as well.
The most technologically advanced city in the Free Cities. The Four Witches of Kathtom live here.
A mercantile city. People from Portugal have a distinct accent. It's connected to JAPAN via the Tenma Bridge. Copandon is from here. She later later bought it to become part of her Copandon Empire.
A city made entirely of red bricks, controlled by the Red Lord. Sel Catchgolf's resident church is located here.
A small city that connects many other cities. Maria has her factory located here.
The OEdit
The birthplace of Arios Theoman, the most recent Hero of the System. The Battle of the O during the 7th Helman-Leazas war took place here as well.
Just a regular city. Shamoji's weapon shop is located here.
A city controlled by the criminal syndicate known as the DX Association. It serves as the base of operations for the organization's prostitution ring.
Home of Gengorou Shinoda, the greatest strategist in the world.
Mars StarEdit
A city at the southwest corner of the Free Cities that houses several illegal Level Cap-modifying shops. Formerly known as Mars, its name was changed to commemorate its bizarre ruler Starlevel the Great's ascension to the position of Level God.
Toushin CityEdit
A city created from the ruins of Toushin Toshi Upsilon when it fell to the ground. Previously known as Ylapu City while it was still in the air.
Kingdom of ParanchoEdit
A small and peaceful kingdom that is free from conflict. The main location of the events of Kaeru nyo Panyo~n.
Gomorrah TownEdit
The small town where Rance grew up during the first years of his life.
A majorly fertile land that grew rich and powerful due to exports of rice, wheat and natto. Sadly, the soil became contaminated and nearly everyone in the Kingdom died. As of LP0006, the entire town is a quarantined death zone.
Forest of the LostEdit
A forest north to Kathtom that is known for its illusory passages. The Rapu, a fairylike species, live here.
Arekino CountryEdit
A small country that controls a walled city that fell to ruin long ago.
A forested area where Kibako grew up in.
Rising Dragon MountainEdit
A towering mountain that is rumored to be home to the last surviving members of the Dragon race. KD spends most of his time here.
One of the only places on the Continent with a harbor. The harbor sends ships to and from the sacred island of Kawanakajima, headquarters of the AL Church. It is unofficially recognized as a vassal state of sorts to the Church due to its close association with it, and its mayor is traditionally an ordained AList priest.
An abandoned town that was devastated by a curse.
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Many adventurers travel all over the land without any particular place of residence.
Angel ArmyEdit
A terrorist organization founded with the purpose of protecting and improving the rights of Gal Monsters everywhere.
Marishiten Assassination BrigadeEdit
An elite and world-renowned team of assassins with a diverse skill set. Led by the enigmatic Marishiten.


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We talked of heaven again yesterday. She said she knew she'd be leaving her pretty pink room soon. Was she afraid, I asked after she said she'd be moving to heaven. "Not at all," she responded. "Why would I be?" Always steady, never ruffled, that's my mom.
I reach over and offer some sips of water. Then I softly spread lip balm on her parched lips. I feel her brow, rub her shoulders, adjust her pillows, brush her hair that is due for a haircut. Her room is beautiful. She is beautiful. She is content. She is peaceful. She is always grateful and says so. Even if those are the only words she has energy to say, she will say, "Thank you for taking care of me." As she taught me how to walk, cut my food, put on stockings, plan a wedding, be a mother to my children, she is now teaching me how to die. A role model to the end.
Her words reminded me of my grandmother who in her last days with us could "wait to see Jesus and have Him hold me in His arms and tell me He loves me." Those words are a precious gift to me.
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Our first Vision Night was a success—and the next is already scheduled
The first Vision Night for Dwell Church was absolutely incredible with over 50 people gathered in the home of Pastors David and Nicole on Friday night! Most importantly, God was unmistakably present.
We had fellowship. We worshiped. We took communion together. And we heard Pastor David share the vision for Dwell Church.
Then we were asked four questions:
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- Will you serve?
- Will you give?
Everyone who attended Vision Night committed to praying for Dwell Church. Many people committed to attending Dwell, and many partnered with us through generous giving to the vision. We are so grateful for everyone God is sending to build the body of Dwell Church!
Would you like to hear Pastor David share the vision for Dwell? Would you like to consider being a part of the launch of Dwell Church? Our next Vision Night will be Monday, July 16th at 7:00pm.
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Sudden restriction of blood supply to a portion of the heart causing ischemia and death to the muscle tissue
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In this lesson we'll be talking about Myocardial Infarction, which is a sudden restriction of blood supply to a portion of the heart – causing ischemia and death to the muscle tissue.
When you think about a Myocardial Infarction (or MI), I want you to think Vascular Disorder. If you remember from the anatomy module, we have coronary arteries that supply the heart muscle with blood. If one of them gets blocked with plaque or a clot, it can occlude blood flow. As you can see here, the blood cannot flow past the occlusion and therefore the muscle beyond the occlusion is dying. The problem is in the vessels, so think Blocked Vessels = Blocked Blood Flow.
So how do the patients present? The classic sign is crushing chest pain or chest pressure – they may even say they feel like an elephant is sitting on their chest or that their chest is in a vice grip. If this chest pain is relieved by nitrates, we call it angina. But if this is an MI, the nitrates will be ineffective. This pain can also radiate, usually to the left arm, back, or left shoulder. In women it can present differently. Sometimes they have epigastric pain or heartburn, or they complain of jaw pain. Patients will often be short of breath, pale, diaphoretic, or nauseous. And many times they will be very anxious or report palpitations. It's important to note that the pain shouldn't be sharp, worsen with breathing, or be related to eating at all. **Kevin Smith** When your patient presents with these symptoms, do a thorough pain assessment, get a set of vital signs, listen to their heart and lungs, and call the doctor with your findings. They will likely order a set of cardiac enzymes and a 12-lead EKG, as well as medications. We'll talk about the specifics as we go along.
There are two types of MI, an ST-Elevation MI (or STEMI) and a Non ST-Elevation MI (or NSTEMI). BOTH will have the crushing chest pain and other symptoms and BOTH will have elevated cardiac enzymes, but only the STEMI presents with the ST Elevation on the 12-lead EKG. The ST Elevation that you see on the EKG will be specific to the location of the infarction. This gives us a way to know which coronary artery is involved. A STEMI means complete occlusion of the coronary artery and requires immediate intervention. This will be either thrombolytics or surgical intervention. Most of the time, these patients will be in the cath lab within 60 minutes of arrival for an angioplasty and possibly stenting. With a Non ST-Elevation MI, they do not have ST Elevation on the 12-lead. Instead you may see ST depression or T-wave inversion, or possibly no changes at all. Either way these changes are considered nonspecific. You can't really tell where the problem is until you get ST Elevation. These patients will need pharmacologic therapy like nitrates, beta blockers, etc., and will likely go to the cath lab within 24-48 hours, depending on how stable they are.
When we're talking about diagnostics… These are a few of the enzymes we look at to determine cardiac muscle damage. Troponin I, CK-MB, and Myoglobin. There's also Troponin T and CK, but the main one you'll be looking at is Troponin I. It is the most sensitive to cardiac muscle damage. It peaks in about 12 hours, so you will be drawing these enzymes every few hours for the first 12-16 hours. CK-MB is less specific than Troponin, but can still give us an idea of cardiac muscle damage, as long as there is no skeletal muscle damage present (like if they were in a car accident or fell), and it peaks in 10-24 hours. Lastly we use Myoglobin – it's not specific to cardiac infarction at all because it's released with any muscle damage, but because it peaks in only 2 hours, it's useful to us to determine the severity of the damage sooner.
The second diagnostic we use is a 12-lead EKG. When we look at a 12-Lead, and see ST-Elevation, we can determine where the infarction is occurring. We don't teach that much about 12-leads in detail in the Academy because it's not something you need to know thoroughly as a new grad. However, we want you guys to be able to look at one and have a general idea of what's going on. Looking at this image, you have the 12 lead or images laid out in 3 x 4. Lead I, II, and III, aVR, aVL, and aVF (I remember the name "Ralph"), then V1 through V6. I like it this way because it makes it easier to remember. So – leads II, III, and aVF down here are your inferior leads. I remember this because it looks like a boot or a foot. Then, V1 through V4 are your anterior leads. I remember this because it looks like the front of a shirt. Here's the torso and the sleeve. aVR doesn't give us a specific enough reading so we cross it out (I think "no one cares about Ralph"), then the leads you have leftover (I, aVL, and V5/V6) are your lateral leads – leftover…lateral. So, boot – inferior, shirt – anterior, no one cares about Ralph, and leftovers are lateral.
So when you have a STEMI, it will look something like this. You'll notice I have ST Elevation in II, III, and aVF. Those are my inferior leads. You'll also notice that you have what we call reciprocal changes in opposite leads. It's seeing the damage from the opposite side. So leads I, aVL, V2, V3, and V6 are all showing T-wave inversion or ST depression. This confirms for us that this is an Inferior MI. It's important to note this because Inferior MI's require different interventions.
So what ARE our interventions for this patient. In the Angina lesson we talked about MONA, so I won't go into too much detail. You can also grab the Cheatsheet to have with you in clinicals. So just remember Morphine for pain and decreased workload, Oxygen for oxygenation, Nitrates for vasodilation, and Aspirin for anti-platelet action. But here's where it's important to have a general knowledge of 12-leads. I said before that Inferior MI's get treated differently. That's because they tend to involve the right side of the heart. And if you remember from the Hemodynamic lesson, the right side is where we measure Preload. So these Inferior MI patients are HIGHLY dependent on their preload to have a good cardiac output. So if we vasodilate them, they lose their Preload, can bottom out their blood pressure, and lose cardiac output. So that's why Morphine and Nitrates are actually contraindicated in Inferior MI. Instead, we give them lots of fluids to boost their Preload and improve their Cardiac Output.
Just to review – an MI is a vascular problem. Blocked vessels = Blocked Blood Flow. Remember the delivery truck driver analogy. If they can't get through, the packages don't get delivered. Second, when you have a patient with chest pain, do a thorough nursing assessment and anticipate orders for labs, meds, and a 12-lead EKG – then possibly the cath lab. Third, check your 12-lead for an Inferior MI and advocate for your patient to receive fluids instead of morphine and nitrates. Remember that a STEMI is an emergency and needs intervention immediately. And finally, always remember MONA and give fluids if it's Inferior.
I hope this helps you better understand MI's and how to recognize and treat them. In the next lesson we'll talk about surgical interventions. Until then, go out and be your best self. Happy Nursing!
Mention Kevin Smith – "I felt like I just couldn't catch my breath – I never really had pain. But turns out my LAD was 90% blocked. If I had just laid down instead of calling 911, I would have died."


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Alumnus Michael Busch graduated from ASU in 2016 with bachelor's degrees in astrophysics and physics. He is currently a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at Johns Hopkins University where he serves as President of the Physics and Astronomy Graduate students. He is currently working on Hubble Telescope observations in the Andromeda galaxy to characterize pulsating stars, called Cepheids.
Of his own admission, Busch's "Sun Devil Story" is one of immense difficulty, a few good academic achievements and awards, a lot community building, mentoring others, being mentored, working through failure, and, ultimately, succeeding and having fun along the way.
Busch advises incoming students that the key to success is getting involved. As an undergrad, he searched out research opportunities in labs and was mentored by faculty, including School of Earth and Space astrophysicist, Judd Bowman.
He also became a NASA Space Grant Fellow, worked as a community mentor in San Pablo and Manzanita Halls, and became involved in outreach, working in the School of Earth and Space Exploration's gallery of exploration and the Marston Exploration 3-D Theater. "Being able to communicate and take initiative is sometimes worth a tremendous more than an A+ in a class," says Busch.
Although his freshman year was tough, he describes his college experience as a labor of love. "I worked hard and it was worth it because I loved astronomy and I loved space," says Busch. "I was so passionate about the research I was doing and I really enjoyed working with the people at ASU and at the School of Earth and Space Exploration."
Busch says one of his best memories at ASU was being able to introduce the freshman class to the school's director, Lindy Elkins-Tanton. Busch recounts, "I said a few words about my journey, told them about the school, and then introduced Lindy. We took a massive twitter selfie with more than 2,000 students!"
Having now graduated, he says his favorite memories are the ones he still makes with the Sun Devils he's glad to call friends. "Freshman year was tough, but things got easier as I got to know my fellow Sun Devils and created a support group that will last a lifetime," says Busch.
To sum up his ASU experience, he says, "I came in with well-defined goals and set myself out to achieve them and I'd like to think I did a pretty good job! I ran into obstacles along the way and I pushed through them."
Michael's advice for incoming students:
His plan for the next 10 years is to graduate with a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, where he is currently working with the Nobel Prize winner and physicist, Adam Riess. After earning his Ph.D., he like to find a post-doctoral position (maybe in Germany or another country), and try to become a professor. If that doesn't work out, he's open to going into industry or being a data scientist. He hopes to travel a lot, make lasting friendships, eat really good food, exercise more and drink tea. Eventually, he'd like to open a winery--but that may have to be for the next decade.
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Every so often, our editorial staff selects one aftermarket industry professional to get to know a little better. Participants are asked to respond to a series of questions that can be answered in about the same amount of time you might spend chatting at the office coffee pot or waiting for an elevator. In today's installment of "Five Minutes With," we get to know Ethan Bregger, training content and curriculum manager, Tenneco.
What was your first job in the industry?
I started in the industry when I was 16 years old as a tire and lube technician at Burt Brother's Tire and Service in Park City, Utah.
What do you like best about your current position?
My current position allows me to stay in touch with our customer base regularly and spend time with people who use our parts on a daily basis. I am a car guy through and through, so I jump on every opportunity talk with fellow enthusiasts.
What word or two best sums up your personality?
Passionate and enthusiastic
What are you currently reading?
After the amount of reading to complete my MBA earlier this year, I swore off reading for a little bit, but in all honesty, I peruse aftermarketNews.com (Thanks Ethan!) daily and you can often catch me reading Car Craft and Hot Rod magazines in my free time.
Favorite quote/motto?
"The harder you work, the luckier you get."
Any advice for someone just entering the industry?
This industry has more opportunities and avenues than most realize. The best way to continue to grow is to get out there and network. As you get more connected to the industry, it only becomes more fun and increased opportunities will come your way. If you are passionate about what you do, the opportunities will present themselves.
This feature was originally published in AAPEX Express.
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Mother Dirt Launches In EU/UK At Whole Foods And Content Beauty
07 Nov, 2017, 10:00 GMT
A unique expansion strategy shows how a new category, biome-friendly, sits at the intersection of health and beauty
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother Dirt, the disruptive personal care brand that created a wave of interest from the 2014 New York Times article "My No-Soap, No-Shampoo, Bacteria-Rich Hygiene Experiment," announced today that its complete biome-friendly product line is now available in the EU & UK online at motherdirt.com and exclusively through the retail locations of Content Beauty & Wellbeing in London and all Whole Foods UK locations.
The core product, the AO+ Mist, is the only product on the market that contains a live culture of Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria (AOBs), a type of microorganism that has been lost from human skin with modern hygiene. The supporting products - Face & Body Cleanser, Shampoo and Moisturizer - are all certified biome-friendly, and specially formulated to ensure they do not have a negative impact on the ecosystem of the skin. The products improve the texture and appearance of many common skin issues within two weeks of use, including sensitivity, blotchiness, roughness, oiliness, dryness and odor. With continued use, they can also help reduce dependence on conventional products like soaps and deodorants.
As a pioneer in the probiotic skincare movement, Mother Dirt's expansion into the EU is representative of the quick growth of this expanding category in skincare & personal care. With more health-conscious decision-making consumers in the marketplace, the European probiotic market alone is projected to exceed $20 billion by the end of 2024. This is in line with rising awareness of the downsides of over-cleaning and antibacterial wash products, culminating recently in the United States' FDA ban on over-the-counter use of Triclosan.
"We've seen a high demand from the European audience since we launched in the US two years ago, and have been eager to bring those consumers a product line developed to support the skin's microbiome," said Jasmina Aganovic, president of Mother Dirt. "People are starting to realize that our skin, like our gut, needs a balance of good bacteria to be healthy."
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The HTTPtest script was created to simpify regression testing of a set of servers that provide data to other systems using XML and the HTTP protocol. This protocol was original chosen for ease of manual testing. All that would be needed is a browser. However, manual testing proved tedious.
HTTPtest requires a set of tests be defined in a configurations file. All of the tests in this file are run and their results reported. All tests use a straight-forward request/response model. Each test describes the request to make and a set of test criteria that must be met by the response.
The distribution contains a DTD for the HTTPtest configuration file. In addition, the HTTPtest.pl script contains POD documentation that should answer most questions. An HTML version of that document is available online. An online tutorial is now available, as well.
Download the current version
A gzipped tar file containing the current distribution (0.782) of the script is available.
- 0.782
- Combines several unreleased versions.
- Documentation updates
- Command line options cleanup
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- Addition of HTTP Basic Authentication support.
- 0.692
- Documentation changes to match with the forthcoming tutorial.
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- Correct a bug in the handling of the default include path.
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Download HTTPtestS.pl
In order to comply with the current restrictions on scripts submitted
to CPAN, I have created HTTPtestS.pl. This is
a standalone version of the
HTTPtest program. It only depends
on code already in the standard distribution or on CPAN. Unfortunately,
it is based on the version 0.66 of HTTPtest. I hope to bring it up to date
HTTPtestS.pl is a standalone program, it cannot
contain the test code included in the other distribution. Those tests
are available separately.
Future Directions
The first issue to cover for the future is, of course, finishing the current interface. After that, I have several alternative versions in mind.
- Test raw TCP/IP sockets
- Test DNS (Suggested by John Gallagher)
- Test other network protocols
- Test cmdline programs
Before implementing too many of these, I would need to look at factoring out the common code (and the common part of the description languages). This would probably make an interesting module for submission to CPAN. Maybe something like Test::Regression. (I'd like something shorter, though)
This project would probably never have been done without various members of the Perl community. Particular thanks should go to the authors of the LWP modules and the XML::Parser module. Without their work, this would have required a whole lot more groundwork.
Several programmers at Telescan, Inc. helped to design this software, including John Gallagher, Tuyen Tran, and Rick Hoselton. I also would like to thank Danny Hoover, Roger Wadsworth, and Alex Wyche for examining the business/legal issues and concluding that supplying this script for wider use was in Telescan's best interests.


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Trait: Shield Harmonic Resonance
Shield Harmonic Resonance is a player character ground trait.
- This trait is only available for player characters.
- This trait is only available for player characters.
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- Game description: Ground Trait. When you are hit by an energy weapon, your shields generate additional Resistance to that type of energy. This Resistance stacks up to three times. Only one type of Energy Resistance can be active at any given time from this trait.
- Available from:
- Profession: Engineer
Detailed information[edit | edit source]
- Applies 5% Resistance to an incoming Energy Damage type when struck


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Terrorism and extremism weekly summary 17 - 23 July
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On Tuesday 18 July, a man suspected of alleged connections to terrorist organisations was arrested in Besançon, France, as part of a large-scale counter-terrorism operation. The man was living in Syria in the past, where he was supposed to be in contact with members of the so-called Islamic State (IS). The raid, conducted by the French elite RAID counter-terrorism unit, took place in the St-Claude district and the man was transferred to a cell in Bisont afterwards. Closer information has not yet been released.
German police arrested 56-year-old Turkish national Zahir A. on Tuesday 18 June in Berlin, who is suspected of cooperation with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), which is considered a terrorist organisation. The man was accused of managing the financial affairs of a PKK cell located in Salzgitter, in addition to which he was also supposed to participate in the group's propaganda and recruitment between 2014 and 2015.
A counter-terrorism unit of the Westmidlands police arrested an 18-year-old woman suspected of actions related to terrorism on Tuesday 18 July in Coventry, Great Britain. The arrest followed an extensive intelligence operation, the woman was accused of preparing and encouraging terrorist attacks.
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Up to 35 people died and at least 40 were injured during a suicide bombing attack taking place in the early morning on Monday 24 July in Kabul. The attacker ran a car loaded with explosives into a bus transporting Afghan government officials, mainly officers of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The incident happened close to Afghani Deputy Prime Minister Mohammad Mohaqeq's offices in a district in the west of the town populated mainly by the Hazara minority. It is being argued whether the main target of the attack was the government bus or the Deputy PM's offices. The Taliban, which holds the post of the strongest anti-government fraction in the country, claimed responsibility for the attack.
On Sunday 23 July an incident took place at the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, when two Jordanians working for a furniture company entered the embassy building and shooting could be heard afterwards. According to some sources, the security guards opened fire at the arriving men. Two Jordanians were killed and one Israeli was injured. According to a source connected to the Jordanian army, an attack by both a firearm and a knife took place. More information is not available yet, Israeli officials have not commented on the attack so far. The incident happened at a time of heightened tensions between both countries because of new security measures at the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, where, after the last attack, security frames were introduced.


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This Kansas City based artist duo, Dee Thurn and Brew Lamb, came together to form like Voltron in June of 2017 and create Dee Thurn x Spaceship Zulu. Fleeing from the self-centeredness of the art world, they united to create a new and exciting vision for Urban contemporary art. This was achieved by deconstructing classic art and perfectly seasoning it with the contemporary street art movement that is sweeping the world. Using components from Myths and Legends while combining them with pop art style comics and cartoons. The duo is recognized for their ability to create relationships between their two styles and blend them together in a manner that creates a single, common narrative. They are united in their efforts to create works that are timeless in form and fashion. Their style was born from artistic formalism and by transferring fragments of street art on to canvas. Their outdoor works can be seen in full public display on walls across the Crossroads Arts District - from 17th & Oak to 19th & Walnut.
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Restoration Hardware to lay off executives in Corte Madera
Restoration Hardware plans to lay off 81 employees, including several senior executives, at the year's end, the North Bay company told a state agency.
The cuts come as the high-end, home-furnishing retailer, which now calls itself RH, turns its focus to incorporating dining, wine and coffee bars into some locations. In September, it opened a five-building development in Yountville that features a restaurant and wine vault. The company also has plans in the works for another store-restaurant combination called RH Gallery in Corte Madera, according to filings with the Marin County town, and it leased space for a San Francisco store at Pier 70 in 2016.
Among those being cut are seven vice presidents, three senior vice presidents, six directors and two senior directors, and seven senior leaders, Carrie Cassidy, the company's chief people officer, wrote in a Nov. 2 letter filed with the California Employment Development Department, a notice required by state labor law. Seventy-one of the employees who will be let go are at the company's headquarters in Corte Madera, and 10 employees are located in Pleasanton.
The senior vice president cuts include the chief creative officer, and those overseeing quality and innovation, and sourcing and quality.
Restoration Hardware did not respond to requests for comment.
The company employed 5,200 workers as of February, the end of its last fiscal year, with roughly 2,200 people based in its stores, a corporate filing shows. The company didn't disclose how many of the remaining 3,000 employees work out of the Corte Madera corporate office.
The company sells furniture, decor and home goods, operating 85 retail stores and 36 outlet stores in 32 states, the District of Columbia and Canada, according to its most recent corporate filing.
There is no indication that Restoration Hardware plans to close retail stores or lay off sales clerks during the holiday shopping season. Job postings show the company is hiring for various positions in the Bay Area.
Construction of the Pier 70 store, originally projected to open in 2017, was supposed to be completed in September, according to Nibbi, the project's general contractor. That store has not yet opened, according to Restoration Hardware's website. The company has a San Francisco store in Showplace Square.
Restoration Hardware spent much of 2018 focusing on "revolutionizing physical retailing," as CEO Gary Friedman wrote in a letter to investors when the company reported its second-quarter earnings in September. In addition to the Yountville development, the company opened RH Portland, RH Nashville and RH New York during fiscal year 2018, and it is integrating restaurants into retail locations it calls galleries.
Three of the company's four restaurants were trending to generate $5 million to $6 million annually, and the fourth was expected to pull in $4 million a year, Friedman wrote.
Restoration Hardware is gearing up for a "product and brand expansion strategy" in 2019, with plans to increase investment in RH Interior Design and development of RH Beach House and RH Color, according to Friedman's letter.
The company is expected to report its third quarter earnings Dec. 4.
Sophia Kunthara is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer. Email: email@example.com Twitter: @SophiaKunthara


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The WCTU recognizes that teenage years are vital a time where young adults will make many life time decisions. In this time they will frame they will choose where or if they will go to post secondary education, what they value as being important to them, what their relationships will look like, and most importantly where does God fit in each of these questions. The goal of the WCTU is to help youth groups, guide youth, by partnering with them and offering resources as assistance.
Currently the WCTU assists five church groups. Christian Centre (Jane and Shoreham) Emmanuel Church of the Nazarene (Jane and Sheppard) Toronto West Community Church (Jane and Dundas) Farmer Memorial Baptist Church (Jane and Bloor) and Grace Church of the Nazarene (Runnymede and Annette).
YOUTH CAMP – October 12th 2015
Annually the WCTU invites the youth groups it partners with to participate in a weekend of spiritual challenge at Upper Canada Camp. During this time, the youth participate in an art challenge, worship, listen to Gods word, and do what many urban youth never get a chance to do, be outside This Spring we had a great time at discussing the difference of being a fan and a follower of Christ. Our next camp will be October 12th weekend.
YOUTH DIRECTOR – Stephen Atkinson
It is a privilege to serve the WCTU as it walks along side other Christian organizations. Please feel free to email me or phone me if you have any questions regarding our ministry.
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Cindy Gaddis, U.S. Army Veteran, is an experienced executive with a demonstrated history of growing organizations in the information technology and services industry. Cindy has nearly 15 years of experience within the Federal market; from Marketing, Business Development, Capture and Proposal development, to Contract and Project Management. With this knowledge and expertise, along with her master's degree in Computer Information Systems, Cindy works one-on-one with TargetGov clients to ensure their success. She is a PMI.org certified Project Management Professional (PMP), and National Contract Management Association (NCMA) member.
Cindy's military and PMP experience have given her a firm foundation in identifying objectives and planning to successfully meet those objectives. Over the years she has spoken to thousands of people, both small and large groups, and, in last 14 years she has been working within the Federal contracting space wearing many hats beginning with an Office and Contracts Manager, Business Developer, Capture, Proposal, and Project Manager to a corporate executive. With this broad-range of knowledge and expertise, Cindy works one-on-one with TargetGov clients to ensure their success; which, over the last 7 years, has resulted in over $5 BILLION in contract wins.
Cindy has led both large and small teams to pursue multi-million-dollar Federal contracts, is an outgoing and energetic speaker, and has a plethora of 'real-world, hands-on' experience to share. Through her extensive and varied experience, she teaches organizations how to succeed within the Federal market with clear-cut, step-by-step actionable items. Cindy is co-author of the most recent, "The Veteran's Business Guide" published this year.
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An experienced speaker and trainer with past engagements including:
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- VIP Grow
- 15th Procurement and Contracting Symposium
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Cindy's articles
- The 15th Annual Procurement and Contracting Symposium: A Long Way for Lunch
- Business Beyond the Beltway
- Learn Something New Every Day
- Get the Date
- Killer Marketing Mistakes
- A Long Way for Lunch
- To Bid or Not to Bid; That is the Question
- The Skinny on Size Standards
- Vets19: Welcome to Wrap-up!
Cindy Gaddis with Pablo Armendariz, the Program Manager at the Contract Opportunities Center in El Paso, TX at the 15th Annual Procurement and Contracting Symposium where she a keynote speaker.
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The national holiday – Day of Turkmen Horse – was celebrated on a large scale in Turkmenistan. The Akhal-teke International Equestrian Complex was the venue of celebrations attended by President of Turkmenistan Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov. President of the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation Rustam Minnikhanov, who arrived in Ashgabat to participate in the celebrations, was the guest of honor at the festivities.
In total, there were held seven racing rounds for various distances, with 12 racers participating in each round.
On behalf of President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov, winners of the festive races, as well as a 60-kilometer marathon and show jumping competitions were awarded cash and valuable prizes at a festive ceremony.
Winners of the marathon and show jumping were awarded cash prizes worth USD 20 000 each.
Winners of six races received cash prizes worth USD 20 000 each from various departments of Turkmenistan. The winner of the seventh race for the main prize of the race established by the President of Turkmenistan received USD 30 000.


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GMOs are sticks and stones
Breaking the news about GMO to a group of JR Highers is heavy. They look at you with a weird stare and listen quietly. They remember technical words like genes and virus. They sit still.
Today we talked GMO. I taught this subject several times now, to different 7/8 graders. All reacted the same; almost like they'd been waiting for the information.
I tell them straight that Genetically Modified Organisms break my heart. I get choked up at the thought of GMO's wild in their world, left for them to deal with someday. I don't want to be the one to burst the bubble, but then, I do want to make sure all middle schoolers are introduced to the concept of gene modification before they vanish to high school.
Youth are waiting for the information. They don't get down about the psyco-knarly potential of GMO like I do; they are still kids. But I see their brains working, and every student takes the time to take the information in.
My co-worker Ms. Jenny told me today that she agrees with a youtube video she saw that says universal forces are working together with us Earthlings, to help and guide humanity in the right direction. I agree with them both. GMO-attentive middle schoolers are key to positive cultural evolution.
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My mission is to teach, train, and testify in resistance to the white supremacy of my ancestors. My personal choices are political, powerful, and practical. Let's trash waste.
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EURJPY Breakout or Fakeout?
EUR/JPY registered gains for the sixth consecutive trading day as EUR/USD and USD/JPY powered higher. Today's move was driven by the combination of stronger Eurozone and U.S. data. From Europe, Germany reported a service PMI revision of 50.9 beating the 50.6 expected. Composite PMI revisions also beat estimates, coming in at 52.8 vs. 52.7 expected. Eurozone retail sales also showed a smaller than expected decline, coming at -0.1% vs. -0.3% expected. Eurozone PMI Services PMI Revision data also beat estimates, reporting 52.2 vs. 52.1 expected. From the U.S., ADP and trade balance missed expectations but the only thing the market cared about was non-manufacturing ISM which hit its highest level in 11 months. The employment component of that report reached its highest since October 2015, paving the way for a solid non-farm payrolls report on Friday. So its no wonder that EUR/JPY is doing well and from a fundamental basis, the break above the 100-day SMA may be real.
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The online auction service eBay said it is looking to acquisitions in Asia, a region that could become the main factor of growth for the company in the next five years.
After securing six acquisitions in the second quarter of this year, eBay is further looking to buying out companies in Japan and China.
eBay's managing director for Asia-Pacific, Jay Lee, said the company has the money to go for other companies, even if the process is usually very complex.
"We're always in talks with a lot of people but deals take forever to get done. There isn't a lack of appetite, and we have a strong balance sheet and very strong cash flow," Lee said.
Currently, about 20 percent of eBay's revenue comes from Asia, while Europe and the U.S. each account for around 40 percent.
eBay acquired South Korea online marketplace Gmarket in 2009. In the last quarter, it bought out the U.S. e-commerce provider GSI Commerce for $2.4 billion.
The business increased for eBay in the second quarter revenue by 25 percent, to $2.8 billion, but profit was affected by the GSI Commerce deal.


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The land of the rising sun, Japan, is arguably one of the top travel destinations, and often for the stunning and best hiking sites in and around this island archipelago. There's just so much to take in – weird inventions, unique culture, modern metropolises and a spectrum of diverse landscapes.
Why Hiking in Japan?
Comprising more than 6,000 islands of various shapes and sizes, there are countless hiking trails to experience. From the easier hikes to those more suitable for experienced hikers, it would take several lifetimes to traverse them all. It would take more than a lifetime to walk them all.
Mount Fuji
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