text: ESF fills role government should play Cynthia Sze is correct in pointing out that there is nothing like the English Schools Foundation anywhere in the world ('Hong Kong should not pay ESF to maintain its luxurious schools', August 30). In most other developed parts of the world, governments provide adequate educational opportunities to children in official languages. If she were to check another legacy of Hong Kong's history, namely the Basic Law, she would see that English remains an official language. Yet when my daughter (who like me has the right of abode in Hong Kong) reached school age the only English-language government school in our district did not offer secular or co-educational choices. Given the administration's abdication of responsibility regarding English-language education, the ESF is a de facto provider of English-language education on behalf of the government. Surely it would make more sense and also be fairer to provide an equal level of support to ESF pupils as to pupils in other subsidised/subvented (Cantonese-language) schools, that is, by doubling the subvention to ESF. Furthermore, if Ms Sze regards the use of English as an official language as a colonial anachronism, then surely she should also argue that Cantonese should be phased out in schooling (and also as an official language) in favour of Putonghua - so as to remove any aspects of a colonial legacy from Hong Kong and let it adopt a position as just another city in the People's Republic of China. Richard Di Bona, Mid-Levels Chinese has two strikes against it It is surprising to see Pierce Lam ('Chinese has simplest grammar', August 24) criticising English for lack of consistent relationships between sounds and letters when he is advocating Chinese as a global tongue. English spelling is highly inconsistent, but it is only necessary to learn 26 letters and their alphabetical order to look up any word in a dictionary. Perhaps Wikipedia was comparing English with other European languages that have a more transparent orthography? The phonetic component of Chinese characters is obscure. Wikipedia notes that Xu Shen in the Han dynasty 'classified characters into six categories, namely pictographs, simple ideographs, compound ideographs, phonetic loans, phonetic compounds and derivative characters'. I would say there are two major problems preventing Chinese from becoming a global tongue: the tonal nature makes it difficult to distinguish words for non-native speakers, and the 40,000 Chinese characters make it difficult to read and write. The simplicity of its grammar does not outweigh these problems. Allan Dyer, Wong Chuk Hang Train won't go if doors are blocked We would like to thank Angel Hon for her support of the MTR over the years and her comments ('MTR service is heading downhill', August 22). The MTR Corporation is dedicated to operating a safe, reliable and efficient railway service for the people of Hong Kong. With a consistent passenger-journeys-on-time performance of 99.9 per cent each year, it is recognised internationally as one of the world's most reliable and best-performing railways. However, 99.9 per cent still indicates that for every 1,000 train journeys, there is one that may experience a delay of five minutes or more. In any complex modern underground system that requires tens of thousands of components to work together seamlessly, delays and equipment failures will occur from time to time. The corporation appreciates that delays inconvenience passengers and always strives to restore services as quickly as possible to minimise any inconvenience caused. Regarding the event described by Ms Hon, we wish to reassure her that the fail-safe design of the MTR system would not allow a train to move away from the platform if a person is standing between the doors, preventing them from closing. An indicator in the train driving cab confirms to train captains whether all doors have closed properly. If the display indicates that any one pair of doors is not properly closed, train captains will reopen the doors to release any obstruction. Only when all doors are confirmed closed will a train be allowed to leave a station. The MTR Corp is aware of the public's high expectations of its service and makes efforts to seek continuous improvements. Valuable comments like those provided by Ms Hon go a long way to helping us achieve our aim. Jason Chan, media relations manager, MTR Corporation Disagree, yes, but let others have their say A decision has still to be made on whether domestic helpers will have the right of abode in Hong Kong. Even when a judgment is made by a court, parties can appeal. It is normal to see different views from various groups expressed freely in Hong Kong. The supporters of a right of abode are asking for fair treatment of all foreign workers, whether they are, for example, bankers, airline pilots, chefs or domestic helpers. Those who oppose the right of abode for helpers say that their contracts are signed with very different intentions. They are for two years and are renewable, and the helpers mostly live with the employers rather than being part of the general workforce. It is now normal to see people with differing views and campaigns gathering to protest on Sundays. This shows Hong Kong still enjoys freedom of speech. However, it is unfortunate when you see some radical groups, such as the League of Social Democrats, taking an intolerant approach to those whose views they oppose and confronting them in a belligerent manner. People from groups such as the league are always asking for democracy, respect for human rights and freedom of speech, but why do they not practise what they preach? Ray Cheung, Kowloon Tong Tight police security was appropriate I think the security arrangements by police for the visit to the University of Hong Kong by Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on August 18 were appropriate. He is a senior figure in the central government, and, without tight security being in force, anything could have happened. Look, for example, at what happened at the Legislative Council security panel when People Power lawmaker Wong Yuk-man threw a T-shirt at our police chief, Andy Tsang Wai-hung ('Row over campus incident deepens', August 30). Some protesters have shown no respect for the views of other groups. Also, students who disagree with HKU vice-chancellor Professor Tsui Lap-chee should at least show respect for him. Some of them claim that democracy is dead in Hong Kong, but this is not the case. They are free to express their views through avenues such as writing to the newspaper and talking on radio phone-in shows. G. Chan, Happy Valley Give sports teams more assistance The 26th Summer World University Games in Shenzhen had some remarkable performances, and all the competitors should be proud of their efforts. Some of them will go on to take part in next year's London Olympics. The Hong Kong team did not do badly, earning three bronze medals. However, I think it is time the government paid more attention to sport. It needs to spend more money to help with the development of team sports. If this is done, then at future events Hong Kong teams can achieve even better results. C. Chan, Kwun Tong Get handout through post office I refer to the letters by D. K. Patel ('Handout account rule unfair', August 26) and Rattan Mangharam ('Adjust the arrangement for payment', August 30). If you have a joint bank account, then the best way to claim the HK$6,000 government handout is to go through the post office. You can get a cheque issued in your name after submitting your forms to the post office and deposit it into your joint account. This is the best arrangement for people who do not have a bank account or, as is the case with your correspondents, have only a joint account. Rajen Gohel, Lamma

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There is an art to learning how to negotiate a salary. Take the time to finesse your skills in this area, and you will be leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.
Once you are in the negotiation phase, you've already accomplished a lot. You've learned how to write a resume and how to write a cover letter. You've aced your interview. And now you are in the enviable position of considering whether or not to accept a job offer.
For many job-seekers, higher pay is a major motivation to make a move. But what happens if you get your dream job, but with a less-than-dreamy salary offer? Do you just walk away?
Not so fast! The majority of job-seekers don't harness the power of negotiating during their job search. In fact, research shows that only 46 percent of men and 34 percent of women negotiate salary during a job search. The majority skip the negotiating conversation altogether.
Don't be intimidated by the idea of learning how to negotiate a salary. Ask for what you feel you deserve. To help you wring the most you can out of your next job offer, we've compiled a list of frequently asked questions about how to negotiate a salary. The tips are easy to follow and will pave the way for a brighter professional life and higher pay.
How to Negotiate a Salary: Can any job seeker negotiate a job offer?
The short answer is that every job-seeker, from entry-level to executive, has the option to negotiate a job offer. That said, salary negotiation is much more common in professional positions.
That said, every job-seeker has the right and the power to request a higher salary, especially when that request is supported by evidence showing why the salary should be higher. It is key to be realistic when making your request. It's unlikely, for example, that an employer will raise the pay for an entry-level, minimum wage job very high. Start by doing your research on what the going rate for the job title you are negotiating is in your area to get an idea of whether the offer you've received is fair.
How to Negotiate a Salary: How do I know whether the offer I've received is fair?
The short answer: Do your research. The Internet makes is super simple to see whether or not you are being paid a market rate. Simple pull up a salary calculator, input your zip code, your job title, and your education level, and you are good to go.
Most salary calculators will pull up a range of salaries, from high to low, and show you what the average is in your area. This number should be your benchmark. If you are being offered a wage that is way below the median salary shown, you should definitely consider negotiating.
How to Negotiate a Salary: Do all employers negotiate salary?
No. Some employers adhere to strict salary guidelines for hiring, while others simply offer the best salary possible. In these cases, these employers will not negotiate salary, but you won't know this unless you try.
That said, most employers will are open to negotiating other aspects of the offer, such as vacation time, bonuses, and other benefits. When it comes to learning how to negotiate, the golden rule is that it never hurts to ask.
How to Negotiate a Salary: When is the best time for job-seekers to bring up salary in a job interview?
Never start salary negotiations until you have been given a formal offer. While there may be a discussion of what your salary expectations are earlier in the process, or you may be given a salary range for the role you are interviewing for, it's never appropriate to launch into the negotiating phase until a job offer has been given to you.
How to Negotiate a Salary: How should salary history inquiries be handled?
In some cities and states, asking a candidate about their salary history is now illegal. Before you even begin the interview process, you should do some research to find out if, in fact, recruiters are allowed to ask you this question during the interview process.
If you live in an area that still allows recruiters to ask about your salary history, don't offer it up until you are asked. Again, do your research on the role you are interviewing for using a salary calculator to find out what the going rate for the job title. You'll want to have this information handy when you begin your salary negotiations.
When you state your salary history, never lie about your current or past pay. Recruiters are allowed to verify this information with past employers. However, your response should include your total compensation, which may involve salary, bonuses, benefits, and other incentives, depending on your current role. These elements count as pay and should be taken into consideration when a prospective employer is making your next offer.
If you live in an area that still allows recruiters to ask about your salary history, don't offer it up until you are asked.
How to Negotiate a Salary: What's the best way to respond when asked about your salary requirements?
Salary requirement requests, like a salary history requests, are a tool that many prospective employers use to either screen out jobseekers (those requesting either too little or too much) or to gain an upper hand in eventual salary negotiations. As a result, this question is usually posed well before a job offer is delivered.
There is no harm in stating your salary requirements; if a potential employer is unwilling to pay you your market value, it would be a massive waste of your time and energy to go through the entire process and receive a low-ball offer.
Again, you MUST have an accurate idea of your market value, so do your research. The best way to respond is to provide a salary range to the employer, starting with the minimum salary you would accept and continuing to a higher level. ("Per your request, and based on my research, I expect a salary in the range of $45,000-$55,000.")
If you've done your research, stated a fair salary range, and still received a job offer that you feel is below-market, it's time to break out your negotiating skills.
How to Negotiate a Salary: The salary calculator indicates that my offer is low. Should I take the job anyway?
Most people want to avoid confrontation like the plague and sometimes negotiating can feel like conflict. Remember: it's not. As nerve-wracking as it may be to ask for more money, keep in mind that those who have been hired before you and those that will be hired after you will also likely try to up their pay before signing on the dotted line. In other words, your request is not unique.
When done respectfully, a discussion about salary should not put an employer off. In fact, most employers expect you to negotiate the terms of your employment, whether it is salary, benefits, or the amount of vacation time you receive. So, even if you don't enjoy the process, it's beneficial to learn how to negotiate.
Here are the main reasons you should negotiate the salary you deserve (or get as close to it as possible):
- Your future salaries can be effected by this salary. If you earn less that you are worth in this job, you may continue to earn less than your market value, even when you move on to another employer.
- Pension and 401K contributions are often based on your salary, so the smaller your salary, the smaller the contribution to your retirement funds. This, too, effects your future.
- Future employers may ask for a salary history, and some will base their salary offer on what you are earning at your current employer. (See below for more information on this topic.)
- Your happiness at work can be seriously dragged down by feeling under-compensated or undervalued, which could eventually affect your performance.
Most people want to avoid confrontation like the plague and sometimes negotiating can feel like conflict. Remember: it's not.
In short, learning to negotiate now could positively impact your salary for the rest of your career. Have the conversation. All your prospective employer can say is no.
How to Negotiate a Salary: How do I factor in benefits when negotiating a job offer?
Definitely! While salary and other compensation is essential, the other benefits a prospective employer offers can often make or break a decision. Consider these carefully when thinking about how to negotiate a deal that works for you.
Employers can offer many types of benefits, but the key ones to review are health insurance, life insurance, pensions, and vacation days. Here are some items to consider:
Health insurance:
One of the biggest considerations for most job-seekers is health insurance. Most employers offer healthcare coverage as a perk to full-time employees, but the key elements to examine include the extent of the coverage and how much the organization contributes to its cost. It's critical to do the math on this one because even if you are offered competitive compensation, you could actually end up with a lower net salary if you have to pay for healthcare out-of-pocket, or if you have high co-pays.
Life insurance:
Life insurance is another fairly standard benefit, and often extended to not just the employee but also to family members. Again, examine how much the company contributes to the life-insurance premium. Depending on your age and the state of your health, life insurance can cost several hundred dollars a month if you have to pay for it out-of-pocket.
Retirement funds
Many organizations do offer a 401k or IRA plan to help employees save for retirement. Take the time to review whether the organization matches employee contributions. Over time, this can be an incredibly valuable addition to your nest egg down the line.
Vacation and Sick Days
While many job seekers don't pay much attention to vacation- and sick-day policies, it is important to do so. Everyone gets sick now and then, and we all need a break now and then. The ability to take time away from work without fear of losing your job is essential to mental health. Learn about the company's vacation and sick time policies, for example, how much time do you get, how will it accrue as you advance within the organization, and whether or not you can carry over unused time from one year to the next.
Travel Reimbursements
For salespeople and others who travel for business, another consideration to review is compensation for car travel, whether you receive a company car or get reimbursed for personal vehicle use.
If your job will require traveling by air and staying in hotels, find out about per diem (defined as, "for each day") reimbursement. This type of reimbursement is designed to cover meals, parking, and other expenses while on business travel. Understanding these policies is vital if your job will require considerable travel.
Other Considerations
Besides these major benefits, other benefits that could be part of your compensation package include:
- disability insurance
- profit-sharing
- stock options
- relocation and moving expenses
- tuition reimbursement
- dependent care
- club memberships
- commuter benefits
All of these can add significant value to a compensation package and should be considered when thinking about how to negotiate a better deal.
How to Negotiate a Salary: If I receive a job offer that seems perfect, can I just accept it?
Even if you have been offered everything you wanted and more, it's always best to take time to reflect on the offer, make sure you know all the details, and be sure that this is the right role for you.
When offered the position, graciously thank the employer for the job offer, then ask about getting the details in writing. This will automatically buy you a day or two to think over the offer. If the offer is already in writing, then request a few days to review the details.
All reasonable employers understand the complexity of these situations and should be willing to grant you the time. In fact, some employers might view you as rash and impulsive if you don't take the time to carefully review the offer. Just make sure you reply with your answer ¬– either an unconditional yes or a detailed counteroffer– within the agreed upon time period.
Even if you have been offered everything you wanted and more, it's always best to take time to reflect on the offer, make sure you know all the details, and be sure that this is the right role for you.
How to Negotiate a Salary: How should a job-seeker respond to an employer who wants an immediate answer to a job offer?
Walk away. Employers who demand an immediate answer from you are trying to bully you into a decision that should be evaluated. This doesn't bode well for how the rest of your relationship will go with this employer. In this case, it's best to decline the offer.
How to Negotiate a Salary: Why is getting an offer in writing so essential?
Rule one of how to negotiate a job offer: Always get the offer in writing. You need a job offer in writing is so that you can review all the details and so that you have proof of what you've agree on. Even if a hiring manager tells you the salary and provides an overview of the benefits, vacation time, and other benefits, a verbal agreement isn't enough. Having the offer in writing offers you a level of protection if the employer doesn't hold up their end of the bargain.
Having a job offer in writing is standard procedure for legitimate employers. If the employer refuses to put the offer in writing, walk away. Employers who refuse to put an offer in writing are likely hiding something.
Rule one of how to negotiate a job offer: Always get the offer in writing.
How to Negotiate a Salary:After accepting one job, I received a better job offer. Can I rescind my acceptance of the first offer and accept the second one?
Of course, but do so carefully. You made a commitment to the employer, and if you retract your acceptance the wrong way, you could burn bridges. And you never know when doing so will come back to haunt you.
If you are participating in job interviews with multiple organizations, this is always a possibility. If you absolutely must rescind a job offer that you've already accepted, it might be awkward, but it can be done gracefully.
How to Negotiate a Salary: I received two job offers from different employers. How do I choose the best offer?
First off, nice job! While some job-seekers would immediately accept the offer with the higher salary, it makes more sense to review all aspects of both offers.
When considering how to negotiate the best offer for you, there are other intangibles that you should also consider. These include the reputation and culture of the organizations, whether there is room for personal and professional growth, your commute time, and other factors. Assuming both organizations and offers are similar, and you would be equally happy working at either of them, then we suggest a very simple model of putting the offers side-by-side, comparing the details, and weighing the results.
How to Negotiate a Salary: I received an offer from one company, but I really want to wait to see if I get an offer from my dream employer. What are my options?
This is a tricky one to learn how to negotiate, but there is a strategy that you can employ.
First, thank the company that made you the offer, request to get it in writing, and ask for enough time to review the details. Most employers will give you a few days, if not more, to consider the deal.
Next, as soon as you have the offer from the first company, contact the hiring manager of your dream employer and provide an update. Tell them that you wanted to inform them that you have received a job offer but that, in a perfect world, you would like to hear back from them before you decide whether to accept the offer. You might write an email that says something like this:
"I am writing to let you know that I have received a very attractive job offer from another organization. Throughout the interview process, I have felt strongly that my expertise and experience are a great fit for your open role. I know that I can hit the ground running and get great results.
I am not trying to change your process. However, I only have a few days to give them an answer. Do you have any idea when you plan to decide who to hire?"
If it works out and the dream employer comes through with an offer, great! If not, you've left no stone unturned, and you still have a new job. But do remember to still put the offers side-by-side to make sure the dream employer's offer is what you really want.
As soon as you have the offer from the first company, contact the hiring manager of your dream employer and provide an update. Tell them that you wanted to inform them that you have received a job offer but that, in a perfect world, you would like to hear back from them before you decide whether to accept the offer.
If the dream employer can't give you a decision within your time frame, you have to decide whether to take the offer on the table or decline it and wait for the dream employer to complete the interview process.
How to Negotiate a Salary: Can I make a counter job offer by email, or do I have to do it in person or by phone?
Choose the method that is most comfortable for you. Some people like negotiating over the phone or in person. Usually these are the folks who are good talkers and enjoy negotiating. Others do their negotiating in writing, feeling more comfortable negotiating with the written word.
Whichever method you choose, remember that the key to successful negotiation is to know what you want, prove that you deserve it, and ask for it professionally. And always ask for the final agreement in writing before you formally accept the offer.
To summarize, here's how to negotiate a salary:
- Thank the employer for the offer
- Use a salary calculator to determine if the salary is fair or if you need to negotiate
- Examine the other benefits being offered, including health benefits and vacation time
- Chose just a few items of the offer to negotiate
- Use hard data to justify your request
- Always be professional and courteous during the process.
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LOS ANGELES, CA – December 13, 2018– (HISPANICIZE WIRE) – The decade that gave us MTV, Madonna, Reagan, Rubik's Cube, the fall of the Berlin Wall, and Back to the Future is getting its own massive fan celebration in 2019.
Next summer, global decades fan conventions company NostalgiaCon is launching with an unprecedented decade takeover event reuniting fans with the pop culture icons, legends, and newsmakers of the 1980s, July 4th-6th at the Anaheim Convention Center (ACC) in California.
NostalgiaCon (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com) is the brainchild of serial entrepreneurs Manny Ruiz, creator and producer of the nationally renowned Hispanicize event and the Mixed Reality Marketing Summit, and Sean Wolfington, Chairman and CEO of The Wolfington Companies and Chairman and CEO of CarSaver, Walmart's' exclusive auto buying platform.
"NostalgiaCon is what you get when you mash up the 80s with a Comic-Con and Coachella," said Ruiz, the company's chairman and CEO. "As a GenXer who happened to major in history and still has his personal diary from the 80s, it's a special privilege to produce this ultimate reunion for my generation as well as for countless Millennials and others who adore all things 80s. Our first decade takeover event will be the hottest Fourth of July pop culture celebration of any kind in America."
View the NostalgiaCon Ultimate 80s preview video HERE.
A Sneak Peek at NostalgiaCon
Set just blocks from the gates of Disneyland, the celebrity-laden, family-friendly NostalgiaCon 80s Ultimate Reunion convention (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com) expects to attract more than 30,000 fans and generate massive media and social media coverage before, during and after the event.
The pop Americana convention will feature three full, high energy days and nights of concerts with top music acts, major celebrity panels, meet and greets showcasing music artists from the 80s and today, sports legends and pop culture icons, cosplay, retro merch drops, video arcade games and break dance competitions. The event's massive expo floor will stage everything from creative brand exhibitions to collectible cars, music, fashion, sports, video games, toys, augmented reality, and much more. From concerts to panels, the entire program of NostalgiaCon is being expertly curated for its cross-generational audience, to consistently build collaborations and connections between the 80s and today.
Among the sneak peek round of celebs slated for NostalgiaCon's Ultimate 80s Reunion are Matt Frewer ("Max Headroom"), Doug E. Fresh, Monie Love, TKA, and Cover Girls. Scores of additional music artists, celebrities and sports legends from the worlds of wrestling, the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, boxing, the Olympics, and college sports, among others, will be announced in the coming weeks and months.
Sponsors will play a key role in how generations of families will celebrate the 80s and in how it will impact pop culture today.
"We are excited to be a part of the first ever NostalgiaCon," said Dorothy Dowling, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Best Western® Hotels & Resorts. "There's a unique trend surfacing amongst Millennials and Generation X, which celebrates the intersection of nostalgia and innovation. Over the last few years Best Western has experienced a tremendous transformation, bringing modernization to the forefront of our long-trusted brand, and making NostalgiaCon a natural partner."
The first round of sponsors also includes City National Bank, Welk Resorts, Wonderseed Foundation, and True Connect. For sponsorship opportunities, contact [email protected]
One, three-day and VIP All Access passes to NostalgiaCon will go on a limited pre-sale in January to fans who sign up for the event's newsletter at www.NostalgiaCon80s.com.
To follow NostalgiaCon Ultimate 80s Reunion news follow the hashtag, #NostalgiaCon80s. On social media, you can find it on Facebook, Instagram (@NostalgiaCon80s), Snap (@NostalgiaCon80s), Twitter (@NostalgiaCon80s), and YouTube. Additionally, moving forward, NostalgiaCon will regularly issue all its news and updates on Throwback Thursdays.
Tapping the Timeless Power of Nostalgia
Tapping into the timeless and universal qualities of nostalgia, NostalgiaCon is the first platform ever created to fully scale and celebrate the decades both in the United States and abroad through conventions, concerts, events, privately licensed entertainment, merchandise, films, social media, and more.
While there is a built-in demographic for those who lived in the heyday of a particular era, there is also a newfound, younger and era-event obsessed audience. Thanks to programming, social media and YouTube, the retro pop phenomena is a huge business opportunity that is exploding onto younger generations with the resurgence of such things as vinyl records, retro video game console sell outs, fashion reboots from brands like Converse, Adidas and Supreme, the famous #TBT hashtag on social media, as well as throwback-themed shows like "Stranger Things," "The Goldbergs" and "This is Us," among others. On the music front, Spotify's launch of theYour Time Capsule features playlists that promise to take you back to your school days, and earlier this year, Steven Spielberg's 80s themed film Ready Player One was his biggest hit in more than 10 years.
Anaheim is One of Two U.S. Event Homes
Anchoring one of NostalgiaCon's two U.S. decade events at the Anaheim Convention Center is targeted and advantageous for several key reasons. The convention center is located roughly four blocks from the gates of Disneyland, a summer travel and nostalgia-friendly mecca for families and a major incentive for people to book their trips to and around NostalgiaCon. The ACC is also the largest convention space in the U.S. outside of Las Vegas, providing ample room for NostalgiaCon to expand and evolve for many years to come. Another significant plus is that the ACC currently hosts comparable events to NostalgiaCon and is a proven successful location from which to host events of this nature. Proximity to Hollywood will also help the company tap into a larger pool of retro pop personalities. Additionally, the West Coast has a proven affinity for all things Nostalgia from classic cars, to music (80's flashback concerts are increasingly popular and consistently selling out), to movies and more.
NostalgiaCon will be announcing its second major U.S. hub for other decade events and will also soon select its partners for its first major international franchise expansions.
About NostalgiaCon, LLC
With offices in New York's iconic Kaufman Studios and downtown Miami, NostalgiaCon (www.NostalgiaCon80s.com) is a global fan conventions company wholly focused on celebrating the pop culture icons, influencers, music, newsmakers, entertainers, shows, films, sports, fads, toys, foods and more, that take us back to the decades we're most fond of. NostalgiaCon is the first platform ever created to fully scale and monetize the decades both in the United States and internationally through conventions, concerts, events, privately licensed entertainment, social media, and more.
Beginning July 4-6, 2019 in Anaheim, California with the epic 80s, NostalgiaCon will capture eras in their full glory, capitalizing on the powerful force of nostalgia via the people, trends and moments that define entire generations.
NostalgiaCon is the brainchild of serial entrepreneurs Manny Ruiz, creator and producer of the nationally renowned Hispanicize event and the Mixed Reality Marketing Summit, and Sean Wolfington, Chairman and CEO of The Wolfington Companies and chairman and CEO of CarSaver, Walmart's exclusive auto buying platform.
NostalgiaCon is represented by its public relations agency of record Rogers & Cowan. Investor relations are being led The Wolfington Companies.


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Pilot's 'emotional breakdown' blamed for deadly Nepal plane crash
An "emotional breakdown" by the pilot caused a deadly plane crash in Nepal last March, a government investigation concluded, in the worst aviation accident in the Himalayan nation for decades. The March 12 flight from the Bangladeshi capital Dhaka crash-landed at Kathmandu airport and skidded into a football field where it burst into flames, killing 51 people onboard. Twenty passengers miraculously escaped the burning wreckage. "The probable cause of the accident is due to disorientation and a complete loss of situational awareness in the part of crew member," the report said. The investigation concluded that there was clear evidence the pilot in command, Captain Abid Sultan, was harbouring "severe mental stress" and was upset after a female co-worker had questioned his reputation as a good instructor. According to the report, Sultan -- a former Bangladesh Air Force pilot who was also an instructor for the airline -- talked non-stop and smoked throughout the short flight from Dhaka to Kathmandu, as he tried to impress upon the junior co-pilot his competence and proficiency. "One of the reasons could be him trying to prove... he is a very competent pilot and would be able to safely land the aircraft in any adverse situation," the report said. The co-pilot, Prithula Rashid, had only recently qualified and had never previously landed at Kathmandu airport, which lies in a narrow bowl-shaped valley, making it a notoriously challenging place to land. As the Bombardier DHC-8-402 turboprop approached the runway it made a last-minute change of direction, failed to reduce its speed and did not carry out the necessary landing checks, investigators said. "The accident could have been avoided. The pilot thought he would be able to land it, but couldn't," Buddhisagar Lamichhane, a government official part of the investigation committee, told AFP. The report said the pilot had been released from the Bangladesh Air Force in 1993 due to depression and declared fit to fly in 2002 after a detailed medical evaluation. It also cited a lack of assertiveness from controllers at Kathmandu airport in monitoring the flight path and failing to issue clear instructions. The accident was Nepal's deadliest since September 1992, when all 167 people aboard a Pakistan International Airlines plane were killed when it crashed as it approached Kathmandu airport. Just two months earlier a Thai Airways aircraft had crashed near the same airport, killing 113 people. Nepal's poor air safety record is largely blamed on inadequate maintenance and sub-standard management. Accidents are common and Nepal-based airlines are banned from flying in European Union airspace.


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The link below is an interview that the Huffington Post did with Morris about his film " The Unknown Known". Morris's balance and insight are striking; one feels in the presence of an explorer of human nature itself. http://live.huffingtonpost.com/r/segment/errol-morris-donald-rumsefeld-documentary-the-unkown-known/527972ff02a7601ab2000177 http://www.errolmorris.com
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Control Your Electrical Outlets From An iPhone With D-Link's New Wi-Fi Smart Plug
by Brent Dirks
May 7, 2014
Belkin's WeMo line now has some competition. D-Link has just announced its new Wi-Fi Smart Plug that will allow iPhone users to control their electrical outlets remotely with a companion iOS app. The device itself needs to be connected to an existing Wi-Fi network. There is no need for any additional hubs to be installed. After that, users need to download the free Smart Plug app on the App Store. Here's a quick promo video about the smart plug. Click here if you can't see it. With the app, users can create on/off schedules for their connected devices, which could definitely be helpful for things like an air conditioner or lighting system. Buyers can also monitor the energy usage of their connected devices. A unique feature is the plug's built-in thermal sensor. If the plug overheats at any time, it will automatically shut off the connected device. The Wi-Fi Smart Plug retails for $49.99 and can be ordered now directly from D-Link's site. For other recent accessory news, see: Modulo Is The Swiss Army Knife Of Portable Battery Packs For Your iOS Device, The Powerful, App-Enabled Dropcam Camera Is About To Get A Lot Smarter, and This Week In Accessories: 8 Perfect Gift Ideas For Mom On Mother's Day.
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Nipigon bridge delays slow $100M of goods shipped daily
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TORONTO -- The sudden closure and partial re-opening of the sole bridge connecting east and west travel in northern Ontario has raised concerns for the trucking industry that depends on the route to move $100 million worth of goods across Canada daily.
About 1,300 trucks cross the Nipigon River Bridge, in Nipigon, Ont., every day, according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's 2012 commercial vehicle survey -- amounting to about $100 million in cargo daily.
"This is probably one of the most important transportation infrastructure points in the country," said Nipigon Mayor Richard Harvey.
The Ontario Provincial Police closed the bridge Sunday afternoon after damage to the structure's steel decking was reported amid wind gusts and frigid temperatures. The OPP has since opened one traffic-controlled lane and warned drivers to "expect delays."
Cars and most trucks are crossing the bridge about 10 to 15 minutes slower than usual.
Oversized trucks, however, remain in limbo. Ministry staff decide on a "case-by-case basis" whether to allow trucks weighing more than 63,500 kilograms over the bridge, said Bob Nichols, a ministry spokesman, in an email.
Prolonged weight and size restrictions would mean these types of vehicles -- which often carry specialized, heavy equipment like wind turbines -- would be left with few other options. Another complete bridge closure would leave much of the industry scrambling.
"Then we could find ourselves in a very difficult situation again," said David Bradley, the president of the Canadian Trucking Alliance and Ontario Trucking Association.
Truckers lack alternate routes in the area when the bridge is out of service.
They could opt to travel through the United States, but that's become more difficult post 9-11, when the U.S. beefed up security measures at the border. Officials now consider Canadian cargo passing through to be the same as an international shipment, resulting in paperwork headaches for truckers.
"The U.S. authorities basically choked off" that route for Canadian truckers, said Bradley.
The Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have been working to overcome these hurdles for Canadian truckers, he said, but no industry-wide plan is in place yet.
In the interim, CBSA, the Canadian Trucking Alliance, and the U.S. CBP are trying "to develop temporary measures" to allow Canadian truckers easier passage through the states while the bridge remains partially closed, Esme Bailey, an agency spokeswoman, said in an email. They plan to finalize the measures later this week.
It's unclear when the bridge will fully re-open or if it will have to be closed again for repairs.
Crews are on-site, working to determine the cause, Patrick Searle, another Ontario transportation ministry spokesman, said in an email. The Ontario Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, will be in Nipigon on Wednesday to provide an update on the situation, he said.
If officials need to close the bridge again, Mayor Harvey said, the township's emergency plans include creating an alternate route.
The $106-million bridge project replaced Nipigon's old two-lane structure with a four-lane one. It opened westbound lanes to two-way traffic in November, and is expected to be completed in 2017.


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Perhaps no group has been hit hardest by the recession than young Americans. While others have slowly returned to work, the official unemployment rate for people under 25 years of age remains in the double digits, and the long-term effects are worrisome.
This is a highly educated, yet unemployed generation of workers in an economy that remains highly competitive, especially for those with little or no experience. Worse, a record one in five households now carries the burden of student loan debt, which will exceed $1 trillion nationally for the first time in 2013. If you are right out of college, how could you possibly afford it?
LIBRE's Youth Initiative works with the universities to inform college students about the challenges that they will face once they graduate, but most importantly, how we got here. Well intentioned policies have resulted in disastrous consequences and supporting these policies will no doubt lead to an uncertain financial future for today's youth. Government programs that claim to help this generation are actually piling on the individual debt. How selfish to tax the unborn to pay for things we want today.
Programs like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are the perfect example of wasteful governmental regulations that say will make healthcare cheaper, when in reality, they grow government to unhealthy amounts, and leave healthy college grads footing the bill to compensate for the baby boom generation's health care problems. We also see legislators pushing agendas to tax the productive class, America's job creators, who could otherwise hire college graduates, with mandates that we don't want or need.
As a direct result of the poor economic policies and a disregard for the proven principles of economic freedom we are seeing policies that restrict the market and stifle innovation. Did you know that each young American currently owes at least $53,242 as their share of our national debt? This amount is further exacerbated with the unfunded liabilities of Social Security and Medicare that raises the individual debt to as much as $401,000.
And to add insult to injury, studies show that young Americans lose valuable work experience and the opportunity to perfect their skills when they earn low wages following a period of unemployment. The impact of unemployment will haunt them and society at large for years to come. Not only will this generation lose an estimated $20 billion in earnings over the next decade, it also results in slower economic growth and greater taxpayer burden in the form of lost revenues, increased crime, additional welfare payments, and government-provided health care.
This man-made recession was built on bad economic policies that our generation can choose to reject in the future. More government, more taxes, more regulation is the worst solution to an already bad situation. Only through personal responsibility, job creation, free markets and limited government can we achieve the next generation of educated, wealthy Americans. Are you in?


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"No, it's for real! He really did give me that guitar," Pander says over his bowl of tortilla soup at Mama's Café on Westheimer, adding that he vaguely knew the man, who washed cars on the family's sales lot. "I still have it. It's a Yamaha FG-75, and I write all of my stuff on it. And I'd give up every one of my other guitars before that one. There's an emotional content and history to it."
Emotional content is also, not surprisingly, in abundance on Soundtrack to Life, Pander's solo debut, whose release will be celebrated at the Fabulous Satellite Lounge the same weekend the club closes its doors. It's not an entirely coincidental booking, since Satellite manager Dickie Malone also produced the record.
The album avoids the hard-edged party funk rock of his previous band, Soular Slide, in favor of acoustic-based folksy tales of bad love, drinking, nostalgia and breakfast foods. "I've always thought about movie sound tracks, and that's what gave me the title, since this record is about stories," he says. A story, alas, that had to be told twice. After recording the initial master with producer Dan Workman at Sugar Hill Studios, Pander says, he didn't care for the result, scratched the whole thing and started anew.
"The first time I went into the studio, I still had that band feel, but then I realized it became my responsibility," he says, noting that he felt the record didn't "cut the mustard."
Malone brought in a who's who of Satellite staples to work on the album, including Patrice Pike and her sideman Michael Hale, Scabs Bruce Hughes and Dave "Snizz" Robinson, Rick Thompson of Moses Guest, Soulhat front man Kevin McKinney and accordionist extraordinaire Joel Guzman. Marion Aquilina of La Mafia and Lanier Greig, a founding but forgotten member of ZZ Top, added to the hefty credentials.
Given the recent fluidity of his live lineup -- a less star-studded group than those who backed him in the studio -- and all the name changes (from "The Pander Band" to "Pander" to simply "Shawn Pander"), it's not surprising that the focus is now more on the record than the stage. Nevertheless, Pander and his current combo took the title in the recent Sherlock's battle of the bands competition, winning what organizers claim is $100,000 worth of goods and services.
Ironically, one of the other bands that made the finals was Slop Jar Junior -- four of Pander's Soular Slide mates plus vocalist Chad Strader (ex-Global Village). It was clear that the ever-popular "musical differences" must have been a prime factor behind the split earlier this year, as Pander's laid-back pop/folk had nothing in common with Slop Jar Junior's funk/hard rock/metal theatrics.
"We came to a point where there was no other way to go except split So much had been built up, and we'd done all we could as a group," Pander says of the band that he and guitarist David Wolfe co-founded in 1998. "We just weren't productive as a whole anymore, and they were angry at me for I don't know. I was pushing them It just got so bad, we didn't want to be with each other anymore."
Pander goes on to say that he never believed Soular Slide's music was the proper vehicle for his songwriting. "I viewed [the band] as a training ground," he says, "a place to cut my teeth and start fronting a band. I wanted to do something more melodic and, in my mind, more marketable."
The music on Soundtrack to Life is indeed marketable; tracks like "Down on My Luck," "Not This Time" and "Summertime" have a bouncy, radio-friendly sound despite their sometimes bitter lyrics. In fact, the topic of soured romance is nearly omnipresent ("I Give Up," "Here's a Gun" and "Glass of Gin"). Pander admits that these songs were possibly inspired by a former relationship but adds that the hopeful, record-closing ballad "Angel" points the way to his future. Only one song points toward his musical past -- "Can I Be Your Other Lover?" could be a lost Soular Slide track.
At the Sherlock's finals, it was Soundtrack's "Apples and Pancakes" that got the most audience approval. "I was drunk in this hotel in Galveston looking at the ocean and just thinking about your worth when your life is over," he says of the philosophical lyrics. "And apples and pancakes are just two of the most basic things. Everybody has had those, so it gives the song a universal feel. I mean, I'm not saying gyros and farfel muffins!"
Pander's evolution to his current sound and front-man status was slow. Raised on the sounds of the Doobie Brothers, Little Feat and Graham Central Station mixed with Herbie Hancock and fusion jazz, Pander originally set out to be a jazz drummer -- despite that special six-string. This eventually led to a music scholarship at San Jacinto College and a slot performing at a prestigious International Association of Jazz Educators conference, where he got to meet Hancock and Wynton Marsalis.
Calling his jazz stint a "goal, but not a passion," Pander then hooked up -- strictly as a drummer, at first -- with David Wolfe to create the funk/soul cover band Slide. Pander slid from the drummer's seat to the front mike about the same time the band changed its name to Soular Slide and ditched the covers in 1998.
"But the funk thing just kind of came and went, like Jamiroquai and the Brand New Heavies," Pander says. It's the melody and the music that he concentrates more on when writing in any genre. "The lyrics always come last," he says adamantly, noting that he prefers the melody be more relevant than the lyrics. He likens it to an English speaker watching a Spanish soap opera -- you know what's going on, even if you can't understand the words.
Recently, Pander and group had a short stint as the house band on the Houston-originated, nationally distributed WB network show Teen Talk. The show tanked, but his Web site (www.pandermusic.com) has received e-mails and inquires from many of the more than 100 markets that carried it, however briefly.
So on a weekend where one venerable Houston music institution is closing, Shawn Pander hopes to rise out of the ashes as another. And if that prescient homeless guy is still out there somewhere, at least he's earned himself a slot on the guest list.


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Six Percent of Red Dwarf Stars Have Earth-sized Planets
Red Dwarf Planet: The artist's conception shows a hypothetical planet with two moons orbiting in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. Click image for full caption and larger size. Credit: D. Aguilar/Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Red Dwarf Planet: The artist's conception shows a hypothetical planet with two moons orbiting in the habitable zone of a red dwarf star. Click image for full caption and larger size. Credit: D. Aguilar/Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Using publicly available data from NASA's Kepler space telescope, astronomers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics (CfA) estimate that six percent of red dwarf stars in the galaxy have Earth-size planets in the "habitable zone," the range of distances from a star where the surface temperature of an orbiting planet might be suitable for liquid water.
The majority of the sun's closest stellar neighbors are red dwarfs. Researchers now believe that an Earth-size planet with a moderate temperature may be just 13 light-years away.
"We don't know if life could exist on a planet orbiting a red dwarf, but the findings pique my curiosity and leave me wondering if the cosmic cradles of life are more diverse than we humans have imagined," said Natalie Batalha, Kepler mission scientist, NASA's Ames Research Center in Moffett Field, Calif.
The research team analyzed 95 planet candidates in the Kepler catalog orbiting 64 red dwarf stars. Most of these candidates aren't the right size or temperature to be considered Earth-like, as defined by the size relative to Earth and the distance from the host star. However, three candidates are both temperate and smaller than twice the size of Earth.
Red dwarf stars are smaller, cooler, and fainter than the sun. An average red dwarf is only one-third as large and one-thousandth as bright as the sun. Consequently, the not too hot or not too cold habitable zone would be much closer to a cooler star than it is to the sun.
"This close-in habitable zone around cooler stars makes planets more vulnerable to the effects of stellar flares and gravitational interactions, complicating our understanding of their likely habitability," said Victoria Meadows, professor at the University of Washington and principal investigator with the NASA Astrobiology Institute. "But, if the planets predicted by this study are indeed found very nearby, then it will make it easier for us to make the challenging observations needed to learn more about them, including whether or not they can or do support life."
The three planetary candidates highlighted in this study are Kepler Object of Interest (KOI) 1422.02, which is 90 percent the size of Earth in a 20-day orbit; KOI-2626.01, 1.4 times the size of Earth in a 38-day orbit; and KOI-854.01, 1.7 times the size of Earth in a 56-day orbit.
Located between 300 to 600 light-years away, the three candidates orbit stars with temperatures ranging from 3,400 to 3,500 degrees Kelvin. By comparison, the temperature of the sun is nearly 5,800 degrees Kelvin.
Kepler is the first NASA mission capable of finding Earth-size planets in or near the habitable zone. Kepler is detecting planets and possible candidates with a wide range of sizes and orbital distances to help scientists better understand our place in the galaxy.
Ames manages Kepler's ground system development, mission operations and science data analysis. NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, Calif., managed Kepler mission development. Ball Aerospace and Technologies Corp. in Boulder, Colo., developed the Kepler flight system and supports mission operations with JPL at the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics at the University of Colorado in Boulder.
The Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore archives, hosts and distributes the Kepler science data. Kepler is NASA's 10th Discovery Mission and is funded by NASA's Science Mission Directorate at the agency's headquarters.


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Edited by Pedro Machado, Steve Mullins, and Joseph Christensen
"Pearls, People, and Power will become a benchmark edited collection in world commodity history. It covers a large chronological and geographical swath of the pearl trade from the moment the pearls are first extracted by human hands, to when they are used, worn, or worked in a variety of forms. It's an ambitious attempt to take the entirety of the production and consumption of pearls into view in very different but often connected or comparable case studies."
Kerry Ward, author of Networks of Empire: Forced Migration in the Dutch East India Company
"This significant contribution to Indian Ocean history offers a unique intersection of environmental history and marine commodity extraction, bringing together a wealth of research about how this precious marine commodity was produced and traded across multiple sites across the vast Indian Ocean. A great addition to world history scholarship."
Eric Tagliacozzo, author of Secret Trades, Porous Borders: Smuggling and States Along a Southeast Asian Frontier, 1865–1915
Pearls, People, and Power is the first book to examine the trade, distribution, production, and consumption of pearls and mother-of-pearl in the global Indian Ocean over more than five centuries. While scholars have long recognized the importance of pearling to the social, cultural, and economic practices of both coastal and inland areas, the overwhelming majority have confined themselves to highly localized or at best regional studies of the pearl trade. By contrast, this book stresses how pearling and the exchange in pearl shell were interconnected processes that brought the ports, islands, and coasts into close relation with one another, creating dense networks of connectivity that were not necessarily circumscribed by local, regional, or indeed national frames.
Essays from a variety of disciplines address the role of slaves and indentured workers in maritime labor arrangements, systems of bondage and transoceanic migration, the impact of European imperialism on regional and local communities, commodity flows and networks of exchange, and patterns of marine resource exploitation between the Industrial Revolution and Great Depression. By encompassing the geographical, cultural, and thematic diversity of Indian Ocean pearling, Pearls, People, and Power deepens our appreciation of the underlying historical dynamics of the many worlds of the Indian Ocean.
Contributors: Robert Carter, William G. Clarence-Smith, Joseph Christensen, Matthew S. Hopper, Pedro Machado, Julia T. Martínez, Michael McCarthy, Jonathan Miran, Steve Mullins, Karl Neuenfeldt, Samuel M. Ostroff, and James Francis Warren.
Pedro Machado is a global and Indian Ocean historian with interests in commodity histories, labor and migratory movements, and the social, cultural, environmental, and commercial trajectories of objects. He is based at Indiana University, Bloomington. . More info →
Steve Mullins is a maritime historian specializing in the colonial tropical sedentary fishing industries and interconnections between the western Pacific, northern Australia, and Propinsi Maluku, Indonesia. More info →
Joseph Christensen is a maritime and environmental historian who works on North West Australia and its place in Indian Ocean history. He is based at the Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University, in Perth, Western Australia. More info →
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Feeding Globalization
Madagascar and the Provisioning Trade, 1600–1800
By Jane Hooper
Between 1600 and 1800, the promise of fresh food attracted more than seven hundred English, French, and Dutch vessels to Madagascar. Throughout this period, European ships spent months at sea in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, but until now scholars have not fully examined how crews were fed during these long voyages. Without sustenance from Madagascar, European traders would have struggled to transport silver to Asia and spices back to Europe.
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Connecting Continents
Archaeology and History in the Indian Ocean World
Edited by Krish Seetah
Connecting Continents addresses two issues: how to promote collaborative research, and how to shape the research agenda for a region only recently attracting serious interest from historical archaeologists exploring the dynamics of migration, colonization, and cultural syncretism central to understanding human experience in the Indian Ocean basin.
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European Slave Trading in the Indian Ocean, 1500–1850
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Between 1500 and 1850, European traders shipped hundreds of thousands of African, Indian, Malagasy, and Southeast Asian slaves to ports throughout the Indian Ocean world. The activities of the British, Dutch, French, and Portuguese traders who operated in the Indian Ocean demonstrate that European slave trading was not confined largely to the Atlantic but must now be viewed as a truly global phenomenon.
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Neal McCoy
Neal McCoy once again graces the Branson stage for a limited engagement! This one-of-a-kind country music artist has been highly recognized in the music industry, both for his recordings and his charitable work. He's twice been honored by the TNN/Music City News Country Awards as Entertainer of the Year, and his music has garnered him three Platinum and one Gold album. He's also released five number one hit singles, including "No Doubt About It," "The Shake," and "Wink." With a heart as big as his home state of Texas, he created the East Texas Angel Network, committed to the enhancement of the lives of children in East Texas with terminal or life-threatening diseases, an effort that earned him the ACM/Home Depot Humanitarian Award. He's also performed for our nation's military heroes on USO Tours overseas.
Known in Branson for being as friendly and kind as he is talented, Neal always give his best performance at every show! He has a great time visiting with his audience and builds his fan base with every performance! Don't pass up this opportunity to see one of country music's happiest stars, the unforgettable Neal McCoy!
Make sure you include Neal McCoy in your Branson show schedule; you're going to have a great time and, if you're not already, become a loyal fan forever!


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We don't really cover refrigerators here but it's too hard to ignore this latest offering from Samsung. This refrigerator from the multinational has been unveiled in its home market and it sports a 10-inch touchscreen LCD display (we're surprised Samsung didn't go with AMOLED!) and interestingly, Wi-Fi.
The Zipel e-Diary uses the Wi-Fi to connect to the internet or DLNA devices and allow users to take notes, add entries to Google Calendar, retrieve news and weather content or even show nutritional content of over 500 food items from various cuisines. The display also doubles up as a digital photo frame and can show images wirelessly on the screen or users can attach a memory card to it.
Samsung's going for the uber rich crowd here and will charge a hefty 2.49 million won or $2170.
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Neon Magazin
Lead Award winning visual essay about drug dealing kids in Berlin's tube stations.
The metro line U8 is Berlin's most frequented drug trafficking hotspot for heroine. Police and politics seem to be helpless to fight this problem as long as the dealers are eleven year-old kids: Having been brought to Germany from countries such as the Lebanon they are too young to be arrested or taken to court.
For the German magazine "Neon" Patrick Bauer and I tried to get a deeper look into the daily business life of those kids. To start, we went underground and secretely researched for days in the tube and its surroundings: Patrick tried to find some children not too afraid of talking and I created loads of on-location scribbles.
After the kids became nervous thinking that we were undercover police agents and started alerting eachother, I stopped my research and discussed a selection of over 40 scribbles with the magazine's art director Jonas Natterer. After deciding on five of those sketches I reworked them in my studio and created the final artwork with ink.


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1944 Wehrmacht Panzer Division
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Found this on War and Game.
What is missing is a combat engineer battalion. The panzer grenadier regiments both had engineer companies attached, but the panzer regiment did not.
Basically this meant that engineer plans were part of the divisional plans, and supply and deployment were made by an engineer staff at division. I can see how having your engineer staff at division would be helpful in the great retreats of 1944, but I bet having your charges so dispersed within such a large organization made those units less effective than a separate independent battalion.
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Limited Range, Ep. 7: Grab Yourself a Lime-A-Rita and Let's Discuss Replacing Soler
Sahadev Sharma and I are back on the air with a new podcast, this time via Baseball Prospectus and its new local Cubs site, BP Wrigleyville.
The podcast is called Limited Range, and you can listen to the latest episode below (or here) or get the RSS feed here. Plug that feed into your favorite podcast catcher thingy, and you'll get every new episode.
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In Episode 7, Sahadev and I dig in on Jorge Soler's ankle injury, how the Cubs will replace him, and Lime-A-Ritas, for some reason. Also Javier Baez's development, Star Wars crackers, and more.


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Flourless Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
Flourless peanut butter brownie cookies are gluten free, low sugar cookies made with the perfect combination of chocolate and peanut butter. This Weight Watchers Freestyle friendly cookies recipe has just 1 point per cookie! The flourless brownie cookies recipe can be made with or without walnuts. I added them, in celebration of National Grab Some Nuts Day! Hey, don't look at me like that. It's an actual food holiday!
I can't remember the last time I had a down and dirty, sugar laden, loaded with fat brownie. *moan*
Treats like caramel bacon brownies, my best ever brownies, and mint cheesecake swirl brownies used to make regular appearances on my
hips dessert plate. Then I started my quest to lose 50 pounds by my 50th birthday. When that failed, my #FitAt50 plan kicked into gear. I'm sure it was at least a year ago that I sank my teeth into a fudgy, chewy brownie that made my eyes roll into the back of my head, and I miss them. A lot.
Or rather, I did miss them a lot, but then I created these flourless peanut butter brownie cookies. After that, my craving for a chewy, chocolaty brownie was quenched.
Flourless Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
I adapted the recipe from this one that I found on Sally's Baking Addiction. Sally's version doesn't include nuts, but it would be downright nutty of me not to include nuts. After all, this is a grab some nuts day recipe, right? Right! So, I added walnuts. And I used a sugar substitute instead of refined, granulated sugar. If I'm making a sweet treat that doesn't require wearing stretchy pants afterward, I need to reduce the calories and fat a bit.
Recipe Notes for Flourless Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies:
The recipe calls for [amazon_textlink asin='B004P4POZ8′ text='peanut butter powder' template='ProductLink' store='chebecskit-20′ marketplace='US' link_id='829c3165-48a8-11e8-8d36-21735ebf9f98′] instead of traditional peanut butter, but that doesn't mean you can eat twice as many cookies. Peanut butter powder is made from defatted peanuts; that is, peanuts that have had the fat pressed out, leaving just a powder. Using peanut butter powder reduces the fat and calories, but these cookies are not calorie free by any stretch, my friend. They're just a lightened up version of a brownie cookie.
In celebration of the nutty food holiday, I added walnuts to my brownie cookies, but the recipe shown below does NOT include them. If you add nuts, the nutritional information shown will not be accurate.
Okay, let's bake some flourless peanut butter brownie cookies!
Flourless Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies Recipe
Flourless Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup prepared PB2 (Or traditional peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/3 cup Erythritol
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-process may be used)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts optional
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add the peanut butter, Erythritol, baking soda, cocoa powder, and vanilla. Mix everything together very well, then if desired, fold in the walnuts until combined.
- Scoop the dough, about 1 ounce (2 Tablespoons) each, onto prepared baking sheet. Place 6-7 cookies onto each baking sheet, leaving space for spreading. Gently press down on the dough mounds with the back of a spoon to slightly flatten.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy, brownie-like cookies and up to 12 minutes for crispy cookies. Allow cookies to cool for 10 minutes on baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Cookies stay fresh when well-covered at room temperature for up to 7 days, and freeze well, up to 3 months.
Want more nutty goodness?! Check out what the rest of the nutty bunch made for Grab Some Nuts Day!
- Nutty Chocolate Chip Brownies by Roxana's Home Baking
- Salted Caramel Peanut Pie by Hungry Couple
- Dark Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies by Spiced
- Classic Peanut Butter Cookies by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Cashew and Pistachio Truffles by Culinary Ginger
- Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie by Kelli's Kitchen
- Bourbon Pecan Pie for One by The Spiffy Cookie
- Herb Roasted Cashews by Noshing with the Nolands
What's YOUR favorite type of nut to add to a cookie?


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10:43 | 03/03/2015 Society
Japan's automaker giant Honda Motor Co. has targeted to double its made-in-Vietnam bike exports this year in an ambitious plan to become the biggest market share holder for motorbikes in more Asian countries, a Japanese business magazine reported recently.
Honda Motor will export 100,000 motorbikes manufactured in Vietnam in 2015 as the company is fortifying its presence in Myanmar, Laos and other developing Southeast Asian countries, according to Nikkei Asian Review.
The Tokyo-based automaker is currently the marker leader in Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia. The company also has plans to boost demand to replace their motorbikes among Vietnamese consumers by introducing higher-end models, Nikkei Asian Review reported.
Honda's made-in-Vietnam 50cc scooters are being exported to Japan, whereas those with 100cc and larger engines are shipped to Europe and other places. Honda exported some 40,000 bikes from Vietnam in 2014.
In November 2014, Honda Vietnam inaugurated its third motorcycle production plant in the Southeast Asian country in the northern province of Ha Nam, some 40km from Hanoi.
The US$120 million facility has an annual production capacity of 500,000 units, Honda Vietnam said in a press release.
The total production capacity of Honda in Vietnam is 2 million units per year, according to Nikkei Asian Review.
Honda accounts for 70% of the total two-wheeler market share in unit sales in Vietnam, making mostly scooters with 50cc to 110cc engines, the Japanese magazine said.
A Honda Vietnam representative told local media in mid-January that Honda Motor was weighing the possibility of relocating part of its motorcycle production in Vietnam back home as Japan's domestic manufacturing costs have fallen over the weak yen.
Details for the plan, however, could not be disclosed immediately, according to the source.
It was reported earlier this year that the production lines will be transferred back to Japan to meet domestic demand.
Honda's annual motorbike sales in the Japanese market are around 200,000 units, half of which are those with under 50cc engines.
With production costs in Japan soaring, the company previously had to move part of its production to Vietnam to save costs.
But it is now costlier to import made-in-Vietnam motorbikes than make them domestically, and Honda is thus likely to reverse its decision.
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I had my TM go down on a job site today. Called Prochem Tech Support and they walked me through the issue, and was able to get me back up and running. I'm not savvy with engine parts, so it's nice to have the help if needed. I'd imagine it would have cost $75 for a 5 minute repair at my local distributor, just to have them say a wire shook loose.


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Industry 4.0: An Inspiration to Smart Packaging Systems
Automation is inevitable; whether you like it or not, you can't escape it. Automation is infiltrating every industry, whether it is educational, financial, or industrial. Similarly, smart packaging systems are adopting automation. You've probably heard of the term 'industry 4.0.' Have you? If you haven't heard of it, in this blog, I'll explain what it is and how it relates to smart packaging systems. So, without further ado, let's get right to the topic.
The concept of industry 4.0
Industry 4.0 refers to the automation and data interchange in manufacturing technologies such as the internet of things, cyber-physical systems, cloud computing, and the creation of smart factories, among others. The fourth industrial revolution focuses on automation, machine learning, real-time data interchange, interconnection, and automation.
The problems in building industry 4.0 and their bad effects
Even while there are several benefits to industry 4.0, there is also a negative aspect to the trend that we cannot overlook. Let me explain some of the negative consequences of building Industry 4.0.
High energy consumption caused by laggard technologies
Power is the main fuel of industry 4.0. As a result, industry 4.0's key concern is power consumption. Laggard technologies consume a lot of energy, which might cause major energy issues.
- High rate of producing faulty products
The high rate of generating defective goods is the next negative effect of Industry 4.0, which has the potential to severely limit the technology's influence as well as its appeal.
- Low degree of automation
The phrase 'industry 4.0' refers to automation, yet owing to a lack of automation in current systems, achieving industry 4.0 is challenging.
- Poor managing systems
The poor managing systems is a hurdle in the way to building and implementing industry 4.0.
- Inefficient production line
To build and implement a well-established industry 4.0, we need an efficient production line. A lack of which can cause many bad effects.
The advantages of Tech-Long and how it solves these problems
Let's analyze the affirmative side of industry 4.0. To help you better understand, let me elaborate it with the help of an example, i.e., Tech-Long's blowing-labeling-filling-capping monobloc machine. The blowing labeling filling capping monobloc machine is designed to integrate molding, labeling, filling, and capping in one block. It is one of the most advanced technology for water bottle filling and soda filling. Let's uncover its advantages.
- Integrated & customized production line
Monobloc's smart packaging solutions, which are driven by Industry 4.0, provide an integrated and customizable manufacturing line. It is meant to save 20-30% occupied area as compared to traditional production lines. Furthermore, it may be used to replace some modes of transportation before the labeler, such as an air dryer for the bottle body, pressure-free conveyor, to name a few, thus bringing the notion of smart packaging systems to life.
- High production efficiency
The next advantage of smart packaging systems is the high production efficiency. The monobloc smart packaging systems are designed to offer an efficiency of more than 98%. This high production efficiency can revolutionize the whole supply chain.
- Protection of transferring the goods
The bottle gripper of monobloc smart packaging systems provides outstanding bottle body protection. It also works with a broad range of bottle sizes, allowing for a rapid change-over of the bottle body.
- Energy-saving machines
Tech-Long is well known for its energy-efficient solutions. Tech-Long's sophisticated energy-saving technology is built into the monobloc smart packaging systems. It has the potential to cut energy usage. It is designed to save 40-55% of high-pressure air and 25-35% of the power.
- Functional operating system
The blowing labeling filling capping monobloc has a functional operating system that ensures seamless smart packaging operations. Moreover, the smart packaging systems of Tech-Long has an MES intelligent management system with multiple functions, including control, maintenance, and management.
- Flexible adapting ability
The blowing-labeling-filling-capping monobloc is extremely adaptable. The machine is very compatible with the size of bottles. As a result, we can claim that the monobloc's automatic packaging is one of Tech-Long's most helpful and adaptable smart packaging systems. The device is built to offer a fast speed, high accuracy, and stable packaging operation in your company. The monobloc is the best industrial automation system. You should buy this product and experience a drastic change in your industry's operations.
Tech-Long, a pioneer in industrial equipment manufacturing, has accumulated a wealth of national and international contracting management experience. It is one of the few international suppliers with fully automated packaging operations that can produce completed items from PET pellets. Tech-Long has established itself as an industry leader with years of expertise. Tech-Long is dedicated to providing consumers with high-quality services at a reasonable price. Please do not hesitate to contact Tech-Long.


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To The Moon", still figures in the "Albums Of The Month" section.The other one is Louis Sclavis, without a doubt better known, and quite prolific. The problem with him is that he switches genres easily, between film music, straight-ahead jazz, avant classical, avant chamber jazz, over his great African trio, duets with Aki Takase, tightly composed modern jazz, to more adventurous music. Not all his initiatives are successful, and the breadth of his scope make each new album a surprise in style. That can be good, but sometimes also disappointing.
This trio is pure jazz with composed pieces and improvised tracks, but all with an adventurous streak, and that's only possible and successful because of the superb musicianship both technically and creatively. Sclavis is of course on bass clarinet, but also on soprano sax, Craig Taborn plays piano and Tom Rainey drums, without a doubt each among the best on their instrument today.
The compositions range between the melancholy ("La Visite") and the joyful ("Up Down Up", "Possibilities"), or even the slightly insane ("Luccioles"), but all of them are musical delights. On "La Visite", on which after a long and sad Taborn piano moment, Sclavis brings some of the most heart-rending bass clarinet-playing that I've heard in a while, slowly driving his beautiful playing to a wailing climax.
Sclavis is excellent throughout, using his full skillset on the clarinet from classical over swing to modern music, Taborn and Rainey are not only functional but they create the overall environment becoming a perfect fit for the variations in mood and styles, not just accompanying but creating the context in which the soloist must journey. Despite the variations, the music is still very coherent. One of Sclavis' least polished albums, yet the rawness of the adventure suits him quite well.
Listen and download from eMusic.
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Louis Sclavis, Craig Taborn, Tom Rainey - Eldorado Trio (Clean Feed, 2010) ****
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- AnonymousAugust 15, 2010 at 7:19 PM
Sadly Mr. Foltz is not very known in in the english speaking world, but i guess he is in the french speaking one. There are others like him. If Sclavis was not on ecm how many of us would have heard of him. These guys are giants on the clarinet. I wonder if Manfred has ever heard Foltz play? He should.ReplyDelete
Additionally, looked at Down Beat poll today and Sclavis did not reach the top 10. French disconnection?ReplyDelete
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This authentic campsite will make your holidays unforgettable. Enjoy a family vacation at the heart of the Historic Brittany. The campsite is located by a peaceful lake where you will appreciate the beauty of the landscape. The word 'bucolic' could have been invented for the large and marked out pitches the campsite offers. Come and enjoy a heated swimming pool with a sliding roof and a toddlers' pool.
The snack bar and its terrace by the lake, with a free internet access, will be the perfect place to enjoy a nice meal or a fresh drink. For the homesick, the place will feel like a pub, with its famous Irish beer* and a wonderful fish and chips.
The peaceful atmosphere of the lake is very much appreciated by fishermen for a nice pike and carp fishing session. All around the lake, a 17-hectare natural area with playgrounds, including a double zip line, will delight children. A fitness trail, sports workshops and a beach volleyball court are available for the older ones.
The greenway is a cycling route that starts from the campsite to join la Loire and Nantes. Rambler will enjoy nice walking trails to explore the surrounding. Departing from the campsite, the area offers various walks alongside the river la Loire where the fauna and flora is worth discovering. Other walking routes will get you among the vineyards, where you will be able to try some local Muscadet.
For a change of path, the city of Nantes is just 15 mins away by car. Some fascinating visits await you in the city of the Dukes of Brittany. A couple of days is just what you need to get a glimpse of the city.
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Japanese parliament enacts bill to create Olympics minister
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese parliament has enacted a bill to create a ministerial post in charge of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
The Olympics minister will coordinate work among related government agencies ahead of the games.
Toshiaki Endo, a former senior vice education minister, is seen as the top candidate and is expected to be appointed in June.
Up until now, the education, culture, sports, science and technology minister served as minister for the Olympics. But the government views it crucial to create the post of a dedicated cabinet minister to accelerate preparations for the games.
Tokyo organizing committee president Yoshiro Mori welcomed the enactment, saying, "The most important thing is that the government and the organizing committee work together as one for the preparations."


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This woman's necklace is made of rose quartz, natural stone and lava of different colors and silver clasp 925.
Pink quartz, is a gem of a pink color ranging from pale to intense. Known as the stone of "gentle love" brings peace and calm to relations with the sweetness of forgiveness and tolerance.
It also brings self-confidence, raising self-esteem and therefore reducing stress and tension.
It is considered one of the most powerful emotional healing stones, so it is not surprising that this associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Taurus, Cancer Leo, Virgo and Libra.


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Gypsy Magic
Brenda Coffey
Buy if you like light, subtle, but seductive fragrances.
Fragrance Details
- Category: oriental
- Style: warm, spicy, mystical, alluring
A warm, sensual fragrance that opens with spices and amber, followed by oriental notes and resins that move into warm woods, balsams, and a hint of vanilla.
- Top Notes: Amber, Spice, Cream
- Heart Notes: Oriental Notes, Frankincense
- Bottom Notes: Balsams, Sandalwood, Vanilla
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Brenda Coffey, author
I'm a Morganton girl through and through. I love everything about small hometown life from living only a house or two away from all my family to swinging on the porch as neighbors all wave in greeting from theirs. My son is my life and my grandson is my world. I got into making my own perfume because of my best friend. Although she lives states away, we still get on the phone and chatter away about what inspired us today to create a unique fragrance. So, when she asked me if I would be interested in sharing one of my favorite creations with Whiff, I didn't hesitate. Gypsy Magic is my most loved fragrance that I get the most compliments to when I wear it. I'm exceptionally proud of it and I hope you will enjoy it just as much as I do.


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For those living with mental health conditions, proper diet and exercise are an integral part of managing almost every related condition. Although an official cause has not yet been determined, symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) can be improved by the right kinds of physical activity and food. For those looking for additional ways to improve their symptoms, diet modifications are a wonderful place to start.
If you currently struggle with symptoms of OCD, explore foods that support healing, while avoiding any that can aggravate symptoms.
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Best: Fruits and vegetables
When searching for suitable diets and workouts to improve symptoms of this condition, one of the most helpful habits is consuming plenty of fruits and vegetables. Incorporating a diverse arrangement of produce into one's diet nourishes the body with significant levels of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin B, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and potassium have been found to be particularly helpful in reducing symptoms. Some of the best fruits and vegetables to incorporate into one's diet include tomatoes, leafy greens, Brussels sprouts, and berries.
Best: Foods high in omega-3 fats
Omega-3 fatty acid is crucial for overall health, especially as it relates to promoting mental health. More specifically, studies have shown that omega-3 has the ability to help reduce anxiety. Since omega-3 is not naturally produced by the body, it is important to make an effort to regularly eat foods that contain the substance. Foods high in omega-3 include salmon, walnuts, chia seeds, and egg yolks.
Worst: Alcohol and caffeine
As with other mental health conditions (such as depression and anxiety), alcohol and caffeine are not helpful when managing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Because it is a stimulant, caffeine can worsen the associated feelings of anxiety (even in small quantities). And while alcohol may give the illusion of improving the disruptive symptoms of OCD, those who are working to manage the condition can develop an addiction to the substance. Also, it is especially dangerous to consume alcohol while taking certain medications for anxiety and depression. To best manage symptoms, it is important to steer clear of alcohol and caffeine altogether.
Worst: Foods with added sugar
Because excess sugar consumption can negatively impact dopamine and serotonin levels in the body, it is essential to avoid when looking to promote healing of various mental health conditions, including obsessive-compulsive disorder. High sugar foods such as soft drinks, candy, and pastries should be avoided when possible.
Promoting healing through proper diet
While diet alone cannot fully eliminate the distressing symptoms of OCD, eating the right foods and avoiding the wrong foods can help manage symptoms. The first step in using food to improve symptoms is to assess your current diet as it relates to the foods listed above. From there, begin to incorporate more of the foods that support the management of symptoms, and eliminate those that can have a detrimental effect.


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Stand by your team with this New York Mets Flag!
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