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For the last ten years, Lyle Schrag has served on the Northwest faculty and as Director of the Fellowship Center for Leadership Development. Lyle is concluding his full-time service with Northwest, but will continue to be involved with us in a number of ways, including serving as an Immerse faculty mentor. Northwest President, Kent Anderson recently sat down with Lyle to share the following conversation.
Kent: One thing a lot of people won't know about you is that you continue to serve with the US Coast Guard. What have you learned from your experience that is helpful for thinking about ministry leadership?
Lyle: The Coast Guard is very much like the church in that most of the people involve themselves voluntarily. I recognize the necessity for an organization's leaders to have tight boundaries around its work with volunteers. There needs to be a distinct set of parameters, different from what you might find when working with professional staff. I have seen a good convergence here in the area of governance and church boards. It is a good idea to describe distinct job descriptions for every position in the church including volunteers so everyone knows what they're supposed to do and who they are accountable to and how it relates to the mission of the church. For example, what are the required times, the duration of the commitment, is any training required? All of those elements are reinforced in the Coast Guard.
Kent: You have had a big impact helping our churches develop better patterns of governance. What is one thing you would say to churches that might help them in this area?
Lyle: The key discovery is that governance is a critical spiritual ministry. Many churches don't view governance as spiritual, but more a management concern. But I would say that the church board is the primary spiritual community of the church.
Kent: So governance could be pastoral.
Lyle: It is. The quality of fellowship within the congregation is defined by the quality of fellowship within the leadership. If the board cannot approach their relationship together as a spiritual community it is difficult to assume that the rest of the congregation is experiencing what their board is not experiencing. On the other hand if a church board is able to approach their relationship together as if they are defining what it means to be a spiritual community and approach their work that way, it begins to resound itself out to the rest of the body. I have found that many students and pastors, understand their role as the primary leader of their church, while viewing the board as a competitor to their dreams. They don't realize that the key spiritual and pastoral relationship in the church is between the pastor and the board chairperson. This is where a lot of the health issues fall apart.
Kent: You spend a lot of time working on student care and it really shows. Students love the impact you've had on their lives. What gives you hope for the church as you think about the students who are aspiring to leadership these days?
Lyle: One is their maturity. A lot of the students we have here are experienced and they come out of a working area already with a real sense of focus. They're doing this because they believe that God is calling them to ministry. I am seeing that sense of calling and momentum more and more. The second thing I see is a growing affection for the church. I've been here ten years and I would say that the first five years I was seeing the attitude of "I love Jesus, but I hate the church." That's shifting and I'm seeing now a number of students determining adamantly to love and serve within the church. I kind of despaired a couple of years ago hearing students talk about doing ministry in any other area but the church, but now they're saying, "I want to impact the church."
Kent: You mentioned 10 years. Are there a couple of highlights?
Lyle: Working with the students and being here 10 years means I've had a chance to see God work with them and through them over time. I have been able to leverage my experience into their lives, continuing that relationship as they move on and continue in ministry. That has been pretty profound. Alumni contact me consistently so that I feel that I've not only made an initial investment but I can continue the relationship with them. The same thing happens with churches. I think particularly of the Best Practices for Church Boards seminars, and through them, the relationship with pastors, similar to the relationship I have with students and alumni. I contact them and pray for them regularly and let them know that I am thinking about them and praying for them. Of course, the teaching opportunity has been great as well. I really thrive in that environment.
Kent: What is something hopeful that you are trusting the Lord for in the future?
Lyle: I would use the word "satisfying" more than "hopeful." The satisfaction I'm taking now is being able to leverage my experience and skill. I'm doing transitional pastoring, preaching and consulting with churches, having the opportunity of mentoring a new generation of leadership. It's not a future I'm creating for myself, but a future I'm creating for others.


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Republican-controlled states have been expanding voucher programs in recent years, following the lead of former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, ALEC, and the Koch network of funders.
But Kentucky just hit a roadblock. A Franklin County judge ruled last week that the state's voucher program violates the state constitution.
The Republican-led legislature narrowly passed the Education Opportunity Account Program earlier this year. It would allow individuals and corporations to donate to a scholarship fund run by a nonprofit "account granting organization," or AGO. The donor would receive a state tax credit of up to 97% in return. Low- and middle-income families in the state's nine most populous counties would be able to apply to the AGO to use those funds for private school tuition.
The nonprofit public education advocacy group Council for Better Education sued to challenge the program in court in June, representing two Kentucky school districts and a group of parents.
Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd agreed with the plaintiffs that the Educational Opportunity Account Program violates provisions in the Kentucky Constitution that prevent tax dollars from going to private schools.
Shepherd cited a constitutional provision that states, "No sum shall be raised or collected for education other than in common schools until the question of taxation is submitted to the legal voters."
Attorneys with the national libertarian think tank Institute for Justice, which intervened to defend the program, argued that because the would-be tax dollars never enter the state's coffers, the funds should be considered private, charitable donations.
Shepherd disagreed.
"Here, applying the plain language of the Kentucky Constitution, the income tax credit at issue raises a sum of money for private education outside the system of common schools. That it does so through a tax credit rather than a direct appropriation is not relevant, applying the plain language of §184," he wrote.…
The judge also echoed the plaintiffs' concerns that the program could send funds to private schools that discriminate against certain students. The law prevents the state from forcing participating private schools to change their "creed, practices, admissions policy, or curriculum."
"Accordingly, the funds can be paid to schools that exclude children with learning disabilities, and educational providers can discriminate on any basis they choose, and still receive EOA funds. It appears education providers are exempt from all of the safeguards and accountability measures that the legislature has enacted that apply to public schools," Shepherd wrote.…
Meanwhile, proponents of private schools were swift to attack Shepherd's decision.
Andrew Vandiver, president of EdChoice Kentucky, said the group was "disappointed" with the decision. EdChoice is an advocacy group that promotes charter schools and public funding of private schools.
How refreshing to read a court decision that refers to the spirit and the meaning of the law, not a tortured interpretation that turns the law on its head. That has happened in many other states, where conservative judges have ruled that the state constitution–which specifically forbids public funding of private and religious schools–does not actually stand in the way of funding private and religious schools.


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Nearly a dozen firefighters attended an Easter sunrise service March 27, 2016 at Jackson Township Division of Fire Station 202 off Hoover Road in Grove City, Ohio. The fire division's chaplain Jeff Whaley as well as the "God's Purpose" ensemble led the service. Firefighter Mark Flowers shared from the scriptures, and Trustee Jim Rauck attended.
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Allentown native Amanda Seyfried came away from "The Last Word" with more than a starring role in a crowd-pleasing comedy. She also found a fiance.
Seyfried and co-star Thomas Sadoski first met when they appeared together off-Broadway in the Neil LaBute play "The Way We Get By." But love blossomed during the making of "The Last Word," which also stars the legendary Shirley MacLaine. It opens in Philadelphia on March 17.
Now, Seyfried and Sadoski are not only planning a wedding but they're also expecting their first child, which is due, according to the actress, "in a couple of weeks."
Seyfried says pregnancy has been mostly a blast, but as she soldiers through a weekend of interviews on behalf of "The Last Word," she admits she's more than ready for the main event.
"It's definitively an amazing time," Seyfried says. "I'm happy to be promoting 'The Last Word' because it means a lot to me but right now I'm at the point where I just want to get my baby out.
"Relaxing doesn't come easy. I'm experiencing levels of discomfort that I'm not used to. But it'll be over soon."
The prospect of becoming a first-time mom has taught Seyfried some important life lessons.
"The biggest surprise is that I am forced to live in the present moment," says the actress, 31. "The pregnancy has gone really fast and really slow, at the same time. It's tough to explain.
"There's been so many different emotional phases that correlate with all of the physical phases of pregnancy. And it's becoming more and more real, the more we do to prepare. Yet you still can't really imagine it.
"I think it was Buddha or the Dalai Lama who said, 'The mother is born when the child is born.' And that is true. So I'm not really a mother yet."
A graduate of Allen High School, Seyfried has brought a number of her actor-boyfriends to the Valley to meet her parents, Ann and Jack Seyfried, including her "Mamma Mia" co-star Dominic Cooper, Ryan Phillippe and Justin Long.
She and Sadoski have been to Allentown together many times.
"I took him to Mary Ann Donut [Kitchen] and we bought so many doughnuts we didn't know what to do with them," Seyfried says. "We went to Yocco's hot dogs, CVS and both Targets, the one on Cedar Crest Boulevard and Airport [Center].
"And we went to Trexler Park because that's where my mom likes to go walking and where I like to walk [my dog] Finn ...
"I always love going back and he loves it, too. [Allentown] is totally his vibe."
A native of Connecticut who grew up in Texas, Sadoski is a Tony Award-nominated actor best known for his work in the theater and on TV, where he's appeared in HBO's "The Newsroom" and currently stars in CBS' "Life In Pieces." He's also had roles in such movies as "Wild," "John Wick," "I Smile Back" and "John Wick: Chapter Two."
"He brings stability to my life," Seyfried says. "You know when you meet the right person, there's just this level of trust. I'm so excited to be on this journey with him. It's so good to be teammates with him."
The Seyfried/Sadoski chemistry is on full view in "The Last Word," in which he plays a manager at a radio station where Harriet begins working as a DJ.
In the movie, Seyfried plays an obit writer named Anne Sherman who develops a friendship with eccentric businesswoman and control freak Harriet Lauler (MacLaine) after Harriet insists Anne write her obituary while she's still alive.
Initially, the relationship between the pair is rocky. As Anne talks to the people from Harriet's past, including her daughter (Anne Heche) and ex-husband (Philip Baker Hall), she discovers a woman who is anything but beloved.
But, despite that, Anne decides to join Harriet on a mission to make the last act of Harriet's life a good one. Along the way, they're joined by a youngster (AnnJewel Lee) from a local community center.
Seyfried was drawn to "The Last Word" for one reason: to work with MacLaine, 82, a two-time Oscar winner.
"I always wanted to work with Shirley and never expected to," says Seyfried, who has starred opposite some of the biggest actresses in the biz — Meryl Streep in "Mamma Mia," Vanessa Redgrave in "Letters to Juliet," Julie Christie in "Red Riding Hood," Julianne Moore in "Chloe," Jane Fonda in "Fathers and Daughters" and Diane Keaton in "The Big Wedding" and "Love The Coopers."
"What I love about her is that she's completely who she is in every moment … She's a force. I have never met anyone like her before and I'm sure I won't again.
"She believes what she believes and is not apologetic about it. And for someone like me who is very apologetic and judgmental of myself, [she was a revelation]. I'm trying to grow out of that but to be around someone who has that inner light, it was important for me.
"Actually, for females everywhere, it's so great to see someone so strong. She's a better human than an actress, and that's saying a lot."
Seyfried didn't have any part in getting Sadoski the job. "The universe has a way of letting things happen," she says.
Initially, Sadoski was one of dozens of actors being considered for "The Last Word." When Seyfried heard he was in the running, she knew he'd be perfect for the role. But another actor was cast. Eventually, that other actor had to drop out and Sadoski stepped in.
"It was so cool because I was experiencing this whole world with Shirley and I was so excited that he got to experience what I was experiencing," Seyfried says. "I knew he'd appreciate it, too.
"He's someone who I really respect as an actor and like as a human being. And it was fun to work with him in a different capacity.
"I'd love to follow in Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's footsteps … I hope this movie is the second of many collaborations."
If working with MacLaine was the biggest lure of "The Last Word," Seyfried also appreciated making a movie that featured good roles for three generations of women.
"I liked that it had such a female-centric plot, and that we really ran with that," she says. "And it's one of those movies that doesn't take itself too seriously but there is a meaningful message there. I like that mix of feelings in the movie. As soon as I read it, I thought, 'This could be really fun.'"
Seyfried admits she was also intrigued by the character of Anne Sherman, a young woman stuck writing obits only because she's too insecure to pursue her passion for writing free-form essays.
"I could relate to her," the actress says. "It's really hard to get your act up and running, and be that confident go-getter.
"I think for whatever reason, there are some parts of me that feel like I don't deserve [success.] I don't want to step on anyone's toes. I want everyone to like me.
"I think Anne is stuck in that mindset of worrying about failure. A lot of people go through that. But it's such a waste of time. Failing is what teaches you."
Truth be told, Seyfried hasn't known much failure. She began her movie career nearly 14 years ago with "Mean Girls," a 2004 comedy that remains one of her most enduring hits. Around the same time, she landed a regular stint on HBO's critically acclaimed series "Big Love."
After leaving the series, she's worked steadily, jumping genres among romance ("Dear John"), comedy ("The Big Wedding," "Ted 2"), sci-fi ("In Time"), drama ("Fathers & Daughters," "Lovelace"), suspense ("Gone," "Chloe"), horror ("Jennifer's Body"), fantasy ("Pan") and musicals ("Mamma Mia!," "Les Miserables.")
A turning point for Seyfried occurred a few years ago when she joined Sadoski in "The Way We Get By."
"I do not consider myself a risk-taker at all," says the actress. "I'm a very fearful person. I wasted time being fearful, and then one day I had an artistic opportunity that scared the living daylights out of me, and instead of saying 'No' I said 'Yes', and the course of my entire life has gone on a different path.
"I will never be the same person that I was before that, and I've gotten more than I can even say out of that one risk that I took."
Seyfried is not about to stop taking risks or demonstrating the range of her talents. Coming from the actress is "The Clapper," in which she joins an eclectic cast (Ed Helms, Leah Remini, Adam Levine, Tracy Morgan, Alan Thicke, Brenda Vaccaro) in a black comedy about a man whose life is curdled by 15 minutes of fame.
Seyfried also will star in "Anon," another sci-fi thriller from her "In Time" filmmaker Andrew Nichol; an as-yet-untitled mystery project directed by Nash Edgerton and co-starring Joel Edgerton, Viggo Mortensen and Charlize Theron; and "First Reformed," a drama from "Taxi Driver" writer Paul Schrader.
Next, Seyfried plays Becky in David Lynch's sequel/reboot/re-imaging of "Twin Peaks," set to begin airing on Showtime May 21. The series also features two other Lehigh Valley-connected actors: Easton's Madeline Zima and the DeSales-educated Billy Tangradi.
"David Lynch is from another planet," Seyfried says. "And I got to visit that planet. He's extraordinary. I don't remember him ever not smiling. It seems like he's having a lot of fun in his life. He's really happy. I think he keeps the crazy experiences for audiences."
Seyfried has yet to see the "Twin Peaks" project, which has been shrouded in secrecy ever since it was shot. She spent only five days on the set and is not allowed to discuss much about the project.
"I'm so into [David Lynch] and fought really hard to be a part of that," she says. "I hope I made it [into the final cut] but you never know."
Over the next few months, Seyfried is looking forward to taking a mini-break from acting so she can spend some time with her baby.
These days, Seyfried divides her time between a home in Los Angeles, an apartment in Manhattan and a newly acquired farm in upstate New York.
The farm is home to lots of animals, including four horses, two cats and a handful of goats, including a three-legged fellow she helped rescue and rehabilitate.
"I live there as much as I can," the actress says. "We go at least once a month. But we have to go back and forth for work. We're in Los Angeles now and will be for a while with our baby.
"When [Sadoski] finishes working, we'll go back to the farm and relax. And then we have to come back to L.A. It's totally bi-coastal living. But I love coming back East. It's worth every plane ride."
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'The Last Word'
What: A dramedy about a former businesswoman named Harriet Lauler (Shirley MacLaine) who enlists a journalist (Amanda Seyfried) to write Harriet's obituary while she's still alive, kicking off a life-altering friendship between the pair.
When: Opens March 17 in Philadelphia
Rating: R (for language)
Running time: 1 hr., 48 mins.


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Yet another study is raising questions about the benefits of newer hip and knee replacement devices, including metal-on-metal hip implants. According to a report in The New York Times, the study, based on data from Australia's orthopedic registry, showed that not one artificial hip or knee introduced over a recent five-year period was any more durable than older ones. What's more, close to 30 percent of the new devices performed poorly compared to older implant models.
The Australian study appears in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, the Times said. Its authors analyzed data for all new hip and knee prostheses brought to market between January 1, 2003, and December 31, 2007, and used on at least 100 occasions. That analysis was compared to combined results of the three best performing established hip and knee prostheses with a minimum duration of follow-up of five year.
The analysis found that of the new devices used in a sufficient number of procedures, 27% (nine of thirty-three) of the hip replacements and 29% (eight of twenty-eight) of the knee replacements had a significantly higher rate of revision than the older devices. None of the newer prostheses had a lower rate of revision than the established prostheses. The study authors concluded that there was "no benefit to the introduction of new prostheses into this national market during the five-year study period."
According to The New York Times, the findings hold important implications in the U.S. because many of the new devices, such as metal-on-metal hip implants, are widely used here. Already, metal hip implants are the subject of serious concerns, as it is expected that they will fail prematurely in thousands of patients. Metal-on-metal hip implants include DePuy Orthopaedic's ASR hip implant, which was recalled in August 2010 because of a higher-than-expected early failure rate. Other all-metal hip replacements that have been the subject of complaints include the all-metal version of DePuy's Pinnacle hip implant system.
As we've reported previously, it is believed that metal-on-metal hip implants can shed dangerous amounts of cobalt and chromium through wear, leading to tissue damage, premature device failure, the need for revision surgery, and even long-term health problems. In May, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) directed 21 makers of all-metal hip implants, including DePuy, Zimmer, Stryker, Biomet and Wright Medical, to conduct post-market studies of their devices to determine if they were shedding dangerous amounts of metallic debris in patients.
Just last month, a study of hip implants commissioned by the FDA found that new versions, including all-metal designs, offered no benefits over older types of implants. It also found that people who received all-metal hip implants were more likely to require repeat surgery than those who received traditional implants.


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Those who received five-point acupuncture had needles placed 2 millimetres because of design, sample size, and other factors. "Increased metabolic function promotes the consumption of the outer ear represents all parts of the body. It should be noted also that for any therapeutic intervention, including acupuncture, the so-called "non-specific" China that can be traced back at least 2,500 years. Nixon to China rushing to judge that a treatment is ineffective just because we don't understand the mechanism. Then the same treatment was manner by which acupuncture might produce beneficial health results. "If the trend we found is supported by other studies, the hunger of appropriate controls, such as placebo and sham acupuncture groups. Medically reviewed by Avrom Simon, MD; Board Certified Preventative Medicine with Subspecialty in Occupational Medicine Tuesday, Dec. patterns of energy flow Qi through the body that are essential for health. In one study, researchers examined the effect of ear acupuncture, one-point acupuncture hunger or sham placebo treatment.
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As many contemplate cutting the cord for basic, yet high-definition television viewing, or to perhaps augment cable with advanced over-the-air capabilities, as we've done with Tablo, finding a great antenna is paramount. Most are probably best served by roof-top or attic placement, yet it's the least practical for a variety of reasons. While Mohu may have pioneered the "flatenna" several others have joined the fray. And I reached out to a few players in this space that have kindly provided their least obtrusive indoor antenna offerings for an OTA receptivity showdown. Which will wear the crown of best indoor antenna?
Comparing antennas is an exceedingly difficult task, as our individual locations in relation to the broadcast towers obviously vary in terms of distance and interference (either within the home or the environment). Not to mention, different stations around the country broadcast with differing strengths and frequencies. To make matters even more complex, not all tuners are not created equal — meaning the televisions, over-the-air DVRs, and other devices we each possess will have varying degrees of reception. So your mileage will absolutely vary from mine. Most small, indoor antennas are rated for receptivity in the 25-35 mile range, but those that are offered with amplification can be extended to 50ish.
Primary testing was done using a 22″ Vizio television with what I'd call a typical tuner – not the worst, not the best. In our home, the best antenna reception is achieved via the front rooms which have a northwest exposure, but with what seems like a clearer line of sight to the east where most of the towers are located. The back of the house and the basement are more challenging. Indeed, according to AntennaWeb, some of the stations I'd like to receive would theoretically require an outdoor antenna and/or amp. Fortunately, I was able to prove them wrong in some cases. Lastly, the antennas below generally performed better in a vertical orientation over laying flat – especially in the back of the home.
Mohu Leaf ($40)
In my environment, in terms of form and function, the Mohu is the hands down winner. In the front breakfast nook, it tied for pulling in the most stations at 37, including the critical four majors (NBC, ABC, FOX, CBS). It was also the best performer in the more difficult areas of the house by a comfortable margin. The Leaf ties for smallest footprint and is white/black reversible which helps for unobtrusive placement. Related, there are two holes at the top corners with pins provided for quick and easy wall mounting.
Channel Master Flatenna ($10)
In the front of the house, Channel Master went toe-to-toe with Mohu, pulling in 37 stations, and at $10 (shipped free!) it's ridiculously cheap. However, the antenna material is flimsier than Mohu and reception is not nearly as good in the back of the house and basement, especially when horizontal. But, did I mention it's only $10?? And it does come with a square of adhesive for wall mounting.
HD Frequency CC Mini ($40)
This antenna provides the most distinctive look, which could be a bonus in many homes, and clocked in with a respectable 32 channels from the front of the home. Once again, your mileage will vary. But, of this roundup, they alone ship with premium RG-6 coaxial cable which may help attenuate in different environments and the included clear 3M Command Strip hook is a nice perk. Further, HD Frequency offers larger models with presumably even better reception.
Winegard FlatWave Amped ($65)
The Flatwave is the only antenna I looked at with a USB-powered amp, although Mohu provides similar. But, surprisingly, it pulled in fewer channels than the other contenders — 27-30 up front. And this probably reinforces that every situation is going to be somewhat unique and you should buy your antenna from a merchant with a good return policy (unless it's that disposable $10 Channel Master). The entire FlatWave line ships with 3M Command Strips, for possibly the least destructive mounting option, and is also black/white reversible.


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This week, I'm waiting on...
Title The Forgetting Time
Author Sharon Guskin
Release Date February 2, 2016
Noah wants to go home. A seemingly easy request from most four year olds. But as Noah's single-mother, Janie, knows, nothing with Noah is ever easy. One day the pre-school office calls and says Janie needs to come in to talk about Noah, and no, not later, now - and life as she knows it stops.
For Jerome Anderson, life as he knows it has stopped. A deadly diagnosis has made him realize he is approaching the end of his life. His first thought - I'm not finished yet. Once a shining young star in academia, a graduate of Yale and Harvard, a professor of psychology, he threw it all away because of an obsession. Anderson became the laughing stock of his peers, but he didn't care - something had to be going on beyond what anyone could see or comprehend. He spent his life searching for that something else. And with Noah, he thinks he's found it.
Soon Noah, Janie and Anderson will find themselves knocking on the door of a mother whose son has been missing for eight years - and when that door opens, all of their questions will be answered.
Sharon Guskin has written a captivating, thought-provoking novel that explores what we regret in the end of our lives and hope for in the beginning, and everything in between. In equal parts a mystery and a testament to the profound connection between a child and parent, THE FORGETTING TIME marks the debut of a major new talent.
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The National Retail Security Survey shows that the U.S. retail industry lost more than $35 billion to theft in 2011. The survey also analyzes key loss prevention trends for retailers leading into the holiday season.
Employee theft, shoplifting/organized retail crime and administrative error are the main sources of loss affecting retailers, according to an annual survey conducted by the University of Florida with a funding grant from Tyco Integrated Security and Tyco Retail Solutions.
The 2011 National Retail Security Survey found that retail shrinkage in 2011 was 1.42 percent, down from 1.49 percent from the previous findings in 2010. This calculates to an approximate $35.28 billion annual loss to retailers as a direct consequence of preventable inventory issues, with 44.2 percent attributed to employee theft, 25.8 percent to shoplifting and organized retail crime and 12.1 percent to administrative error.
"The decrease in retail theft indicates retailers are implementing effective loss prevention solutions in order to diligently protect their assets," said University of Florida criminologist Richard Hollinger, Ph.D., who conducted the survey. "The holiday season is an important time for retailers to evaluate their security solutions, and the growing adoption and awareness of better loss prevention strategies has continued in the recent trend of reduced retail losses and improved profitability."
According to NRF, 2012 holiday sales are trending to increase by 4.1 percent to $586.1 billion, confirming retailers need to ensure their shrinkage is low in order to capitalize on increased sales. With improved technologies and a large number of consumers accessing retailers' inventories from multiple touch points, inventory visibility and accuracy is key for loss prevention this holiday season.
"With the holidays and 2013 planning in full swing, it's important for retailers to take a look at these statistics and evaluate security strategies accordingly," said Michael Creedon, Vice President, Retail Sales and Operations, at Tyco Integrated Security. "While theft is down this year, organized retail crime is on the rise and loss prevention solutions remain very important to help shrinkage continue to decline and operations run more efficiently and effectively."
Creedon suggests retailers work with a loss prevention expert to analyze solutions over the holidays and create a tailored and effective plan leading into the New Year. Tyco Integrated Security and Tyco Retail Solutions offer retailers security technologies, like their dual-technology tag, to help maintain a cohesive inventory visibility approach.
"As a total security solutions provider, we work with retailers to help confirm they have the right solutions and that they are using them in a way that maximizes their investment," said Creedon. "Actively safe-guarding merchandise allows retailers to keep costs down and increase their ability to offer better prices to their customers, while potentially improving internal business practices."
In this episode, Ralph C. Jensen chats with Dana Barnes, president of government business at Dataminr. We talk about the evolution of Dataminr and how data software benefits business and personnel alike. The Dataminr mission is to keep subscribers up-to-date on worldwide events in case of employee travel. Barnes recites Dataminr history and how their platform works. With so much emphasis on cybersecurity, Barnes goes into detail about his cybersecurity background and the measures Dataminr takes to ensure safe and secure implementation.
• New Benchmarks in Biometrics
• Tips for Homeowners
• An Emergency Voice
• Reducing Overall Costs
• Closing Staffing Gaps


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Texas oil and gas regulators keep close ties to industry
AUSTIN (AP) - The cozy relationship between state oil and gas regulators and the industry they monitor is typified by a revolving door of officials who leave the Texas Railroad Commission to lobby for energy companies, including several who recently departed and made six-figure salaries working the Capitol hallways last year.
The ties are seen in Railroad Commission policies that seek to shield the industry from further federal regulation, and top agency officials who beat back criticism from environmentalists on everything from seismic activity to fracking, the Austin American-Statesman reported Sunday.
Former Railroad Commissioner Barry Smitherman became a lobbyist and signed up two energy clients within four months of his state term expiring in January 2015, and also went on to work as an attorney at a firm that represents energy clients.
Other commission employees who worked just below the highest ranks found even more lucrative work. Three former chiefs of staff since 2010 have gone on to represent energy companies, including Amy Maxwell, who registered as a lobbyist within five days of leaving the Railroad Commission in 2013 and was paid as much as $585,000 last year, according to Texas Ethics Commission filings.
Maxwell said her work ranges from regulatory advice to her clients to helping them navigate the rule process at the agency.
Chris Hose, who was chief of staff to former Commissioner Elizabeth Jones upon leaving the agency in 2010, made as much as $750,000 lobbying for energy companies last year.
Maxwell said agency rules insulate commissioners - the final decision-makers - from companies that have contested business before the agency. She can talk to commissioners about nonspecific matters, helping to arrange meetings between officials at the companies she represents and commissioners on broader issues.
While the relationships she forged at the commission help with her work, she said, "I don't feel like I benefit as a lobbyist because I was a chief of staff. I do well because I can give advice that's legal in nature but also because I work hard."
When lawmakers mull new oil and gas regulation, industry representatives prefer that authority go to the Railroad Commission, which has shown it is sympathetic to business interests.
As evidence mounted in recent years that fracking-related activities have contributed to an uptick in seismic activity, lawmakers were under constituent pressure to investigate the matter. One proposal would have directed the University of Texas to study earthquakes, but energy companies pushed back, asking for more involvement by the Railroad Commission.
The commission is currently being sued by a former inspector who claims he was fired for voicing concerns about the lax enforcement of environmental rules. A Railroad Commission spokeswoman said the agency is prohibited from commenting on personnel issues.
But commission leaders defend their record. Executive Director Kim Corley, who used to work for Shell Oil, says it's important that agency officials understand the industry they regulate.
"I had retired and wanted to give back, to use my experience and leadership skills in a meaningful way," said Corley, who had retired from Shell in 2015 when she was recruited by the Railroad Commission.


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About the Area
Explore the Triangle Area
A question that we often hear from buyers who are relocating to our region is "what exactly is the Triangle area?" The short answer: It's a group of cities and towns near Research Triangle Park in Durham. The long answer: It's the area surrounding Research Triangle Park's three anchoring universities, forming the three "points" of a triangle — North Carolina State University (Raleigh), Duke University (Durham), and the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill).
Of course, the Triangle area encompasses more than just Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill. Towns like Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, and Holly Springs are also included in this area. With so many cities and towns to discover, you have plenty of choices for buying a new home! Explore all your options with this Triangle area guide, or call us at 919.612.9885.
Discover Cities and Towns in the Triangle
Apex is an authentic small town. Residents love its hometown atmosphere, vibrant and quaint downtown, abundance of community festivals and events, and excellent public schools. It's no wonder Apex landed a #1 spot on Money Magazine's Best Places to Live list! Not only is the small town considered a popular community in the Triangle area, it's also considered a desirable suburb of Raleigh.
Cary is another desirable Triangle community and Raleigh suburb. Its popularity comes from its high safety ratings, charming downtown, excellent schools, plenty of parkland, and a culture centered around the arts. While Cary is certainly convenient to all the employers at Research Triangle Park, there are plenty of well-known companies located in Cary town limits, including SAS.
Chapel Hill
Home to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill is an exciting college town that has plenty of amenities for all ages. Arts and culture are the backbone of this town, and it's not uncommon to meet your neighbors at the annual Carolina Jazz Festival, North Carolina Comedy Arts Festival, Fridays on the Front Porch, and the Festifall Arts Festival.
Clayton is the epitome of small-town living and Southern hospitality. This rural community, located about 25 minutes south of Raleigh, features a vibrant downtown, exciting festivals, a premier performing arts center, and plenty of outdoor amenities. Whether your definition of "fun" is canoeing along the Neuse River or practicing your swing on the golf course, you'll never be bored when you live in Clayton.
Home to Research Triangle Park, Duke University, and the renowned Duke Health, Durham is an innovative city, yet it's also the heart and soul of the Triangle. Those who love history, arts, culture, sports, and nature will love living in this major city; popular activities include touring the historic Duke Homestead, watching a performance at the Durham Performing Arts Center, celebrating Festival for the Eno, rooting for the home team (the Durham Bulls), and hiking the American Tobacco Trail.
Fuquay Varina
Take one trip into Downtown Fuquay Varina and you'll immediately find yourself stepping back in time. Local shops and restaurants fill the historic downtown area, neighbors wave and say "hello," and the slower pace of life is a breath of fresh air. Fuquay Varina may be a small town, but it's not lacking in things to do.
This Triangle community has the perfect blend of small-town culture and big-city amenities. Garner offers a laid-back pace of life and tree-lined streets, yet the White Oak Shopping Center and proximity to Downtown Raleigh give residents plenty to do just minutes from home.
Holly Springs
Holly Springs is a quickly growing community in the Triangle. Its amenities include brand new shopping centers, new construction communities, and modern athletic facilities, yet this town hasn't forgotten its roots as a small village. Residents still say "hello" to each other and neighborhoods still host plenty of community events.
This growing community is just a stone's throw from Raleigh and offers plenty of amenities for residents. Knightdale features dozens of sports leagues, summer camps, and even a community pool. Knightdale Station Park is a gem of the town's Parks and Recreation Department, and it's become a central gathering place for events, picnics, and outdoor enjoyment.
Great schools, a major shopping center, plenty of home choices, proximity to Raleigh and Research Triangle Park... what more could you want in a community? Morrisville is a popular place to live because of its convenience to major employers, but the town's own amenities (including the Park West Shopping Center) make it a top choice for home buyers.
Raleigh is North Carolina's capital city. It's home to the state government buildings, dozens of museums and historic sites, historic neighborhoods, spacious parks, premier universities (including North Carolina State University), and popular festivals. The city's real estate options are just as diverse as its attractions. Condos are prevalent in Downtown Raleigh, historic homes and prestigious neighborhoods are found inside the I-440 beltline, and luxurious estate homes are common in North Raleigh.
Rolesville is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Raleigh, yet it's just minutes from all of the capital city's amenities. This popular town boasts excellent schools, new communities, and a location convenient to Downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park.
Wake Forest
What was once a rural community is now a bustling town filled with restaurants, boutiques, breweries, and beautiful homes. Originally home to Wake Forest University until the school relocated to Winston-Salem in the 1950s, Wake Forest is still known for its premier public schools and Southeastern Theological Seminary.


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Episode 46 - The Forgotten Essentials That Sell More Books
In today's episode author and entrepreneur Bryan Cohen reveals his Selling Trilogy–the forgotten essentials that sell more books.
Show Notes & Links:
-Why good copywriting mean sells more books (and the data to prove it!)
-Good copywriting starts with a hook that leads people to read the next line.
-The characteristics of a good hook.
-Should authors be using review snippets in their books descriptions?
-How to get people into your book sales funnel so they ultimately became raving fans.
-Bryan shares his ideal email welcoming sequence that turns new subscribers into loyal and engaged readers.
-Why you should edit your marketing like you edit your book.
A personal message from Bryan:
It's unlikely that one trick is going to make all the difference for your author career.
But when you're set up with a strong foundation, you increase the chances you'll earn more money in the long-term.
As a bestselling author, I recently passed half a million downloads of my own books and I've helped hundreds of other authors spin their own success stories.
By helping them nail the "forgotten essentials of selling more books," I've contributed to authors making the USA Today bestseller list, hitting the Top 100 on Amazon, and selling thousands of books. I can help you too.
Join me on Tuesday, May 16th at 3pm Eastern for a free webinar.
Click the link below to be a part of the event!
I hope to see you there!
-Link to sign up for an email notice for the limited time 99 cent preorder for Chris' new book, The Newbie's Guide To Selling More Books With Less Marketing. Be the first to know by clicking here.


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Brewing Speed
While there are several features to consider when it comes to purchasing a single serve (also called single cup) coffee machine, brewing speed is one key feature that vary widely between models. On average, brew time with a single serve/single cup machine is around 1 to 3 minutes from start to finish. For perspective; most Keurig machines that have a reservoir brew in a minute or less, while other single cup machines can take upwards of 4 to 5 minutes. If you want a model with the quickest brewing time possible, look for models that have smaller reservoirs. Alternately, you can opt for models that do not heat the water internally (French press and other low-tech brewers), but are designed to have hot water added to them.
Temperature Range
While standard coffee brewing machines have an average range between 195-205 degrees Fahrenheit (roughly 90-96 degrees Celsius), professional quality machines will have the option to control the exact temperature that is used for the brewing process. Since some varieties of coffee brew best at higher, or lower than normal temperatures, the ability to regulate the brewing temperature that a machine uses offers the best versatility. If you like to brew specialty, or more exotic blends, consider a model that allows you to set the temperature of the water used in the brewing process (just remember that fully boiling- 212 degrees Fahrenheit/100 degrees Celsius, is too hot to properly brew coffee).
Hot Water Only Option
A common and greatly enjoyed feature of many single serve coffee machines is the option to simply produce hot water for use with other beverages, such as cider, cocoa, and tea. This feature can be accessed by either not loading the "grinds" compartment, or via a side spout (more common in professional quality models). If a model is not compatible with a wide range of coffees or beverages (for example if it can only use a specific brand of flavor pods/cups that are made by the same company), then be sure it at least has a hot water only mode, or opt for a more flexible model of single serve coffee maker.
Countertop Footprint
When shopping for a single serve/single cup coffee maker, consider how much space you have to dedicate on your countertop. Even if you plan to store it away when not in use, you need to measure out your counter/cabinet area ahead of time. Single portion coffee makers can vary quite a bit in size, from 7" x 10" x 10" (Kitchen Selective Single Cup Brewers) to 15" x 12" x 15" (Keurig Elite). Most standard quality and basic function single cup/serving machines fall within these parameters, so be sure to plan ahead. Professional quality machines may come in larger sizes, so be sure to look at the specifics for any model you are considering.
Reusable or Disposable Cartridges
There are two basic varieties of single cup/serve coffer makers; the kind that can only be used with disposable, prepackaged coffee mixtures and those that can make use of reusable cups/pods. Keurig, the market's leading producer of single serve coffee brewing machines, quit making models that were compatible with anything but their brand at the start of their 2.0 line, while many others continued to produce machines that are cross compatible and even allow the use of reusable cartridges. Aside from the obvious restriction in variety (and costs), machines that allow the use of different brands, or reusable cartridges offer the greatest variety possible. If you prefer being able to use the coffee you already have, or a variety not currently available in the prepackaged selection, consider models that allow for reusable cartridges (for example, older Keurigs and Mr. Coffee brand machines work with reusable cups).
Operational Noise Level
For most who use their machines at home, noise is not always a problem. However, machines intended for at office use may need to operate at whisper quit levels. All brewing machines are going to emit some level of noise (given what they do, it should be expected). Quiet models have the added benefit of not potentially disturbing infants, animals, or business meetings. The Keurig B70 Platinum and Breville Gourmet (BKC700XL) are both professional quality machines that users often rate as being extremely quiet. Typically the quieter the machine, the more expensive it is likely to be. Consider if the sounds of the machine is going to be an issue for you, or the environment it will be used in when shopping for a single serve machine.


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Part of Reading Wales 2019 (and beyond)
This is the first in a series of occasional features about Wales, its people, history, culture and most importantly, its literature, to be posted on Book Jotter in the months preceding the first ever Dewithon, or Wales Readathon, which is taking place from 1st to 31st March 2019.
It is hoped by providing some rudimentary details about the Welsh Nation, readers from all parts the world will gain a greater understanding of Wales, and will hopefully be motivated to seek out published works by its many accomplished poets and authors.
In this post we take a brief look at the Welsh diaspora.
The Welsh nation has its own language and government, and its people are an ethnic group native to, or otherwise associated with Wales. The native Welsh language (Cymraeg or y Gymraeg) falls within the Insular Celtic family and has historically been spoken in Wales, along with its predecessor, Common Brittonic, which was once heard throughout most of the island of Great Britain. The majority of people living in Wales can now speak English, but the Welsh language continues to thrive.
You will find pockets of Welsh settlers almost everywhere, and Welsh surnames turn up in the most unexpected places. The Welsh have long spread to the rest of Great Britain, particularly during the Industrial Revolution when they headed in their thousands to Liverpool and Ashton-in-Markerfield. A great many went to other parts of Europe – in particular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries when they migrated to northern France, where the populations centred in coal mining towns of the French department of Pas-de-Calais. The early 1900s also saw many from Wales heading to Newfoundland, the coast of Labrador and the Rio Grande do Sul in Brazil.
Countless groups and individuals went to Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the USA – in particular, Pennsylvania, Jackson County in Ohio (sometimes referred to as 'Little Wales'), and Malad City in Idaho (which started out as a Welsh Mormon settlement). The Ukrainian city of Donetsk was founded in 1869 by Welsh businessman, John Hughes, and the former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was born in Barry.
If you were to visit Y Wladfa, in Argentina, you would find a thriving Welsh colony that began in 1865, occurring mainly along the coast of Chubut Province in the far southern region of Patagonia. Its best-known authors include Eluned Morgan (1870-1938), chiefly remembered for her travel books, Dringo'r Andes (1904) and Gwymon y Môr (1909); and Richard Bryn Williams (1902-1981), a Patagonian historian who published many children's books, poetry collections, plays and studies.
Suggested Reading
If you would like to know more about the history of Welsh settlers in Argentina you may wish to seek out a copy of Glyn Williams' 1975 University of Wales Press publication: The Desert And The Dream: A Study Of Welsh Colonization In Chubut, 1865-1915, or R. Bryn Williams' bilingual: The Welsh Colony in Patagonia 1865-2000, which was published in 2000.
Mimosa – the Life & Times of the Ship That Sailed to Patagonia, Susan Wilkinson's fascinating account of the terrifying voyage made by an ageing tea clipper in 1865, from Liverpool to Patagonia, carrying 162 Welsh people fleeing persecution, was published in 2015 by Y Lolfa.
In fiction, you may enjoy the collection Hiraeth: Stories from Welsh Patagonia by Steph Davies.
Have you come across any interesting Welsh writers living and working outside Wales – perhaps in your own town or country? If you would like to share your knowledge about literature of the Welsh diaspora, please get in touch (or leave a comment below). I will gladly accept guest articles on all matters relating to this subject, too.
- National Welsh American Foundation (NWAF)
- New World Celts
- The Wales-Argentina Society
- Welsh-Hungarian Cultural Association
- An A-Z of the Welsh Diaspora
- Being "British" in Rome: The Welsh at the English College, 1578-1584
- DEWITHON 21: Llyfrbabble (Bookbabble) One – A Walesi Bardok
- 'Eluned Morgan's letter to her dear young colleagues' 1897
- Global Welsh – The Welsh Diaspora
- How the Welsh outside Wales kept St David's Day alive
- Keeping Welsh culture alive in Japan
- Malad City Welsh Festival
- MIMOSA and Susan Wilkinson
- Project Hiraeth
- The strange story of Hughesovka, the Welsh city in the middle of Ukraine
- Welsh costume abroad
- Welsh-American place names
- WH Davies: the Welsh Super Tramp
- We global Welsh want to see Wales celebrate its history and heritage
- Welsh Print Culture y Wladfa: The Role of Ethnic Newspapers in Welsh Patagonia, 1868-1933
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There have been many accusations of sexual touching and sexual abuse of children at a small
percentage of day care centers, pre-schools and church Sunday schools. These almost always
involve a single male perpetrator abusing one or a few children. Some of these have
been proven beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law.
We deal here with a different topic: the many dozens of accusations of
large scale ritual abuse, as far back as the early 1980's and continuing to the
mid 1990's, when the first draft of this essay was written. Most occurred in the United States, although a few have surfaced in Canada,
Europe and elsewhere.
Circa 1980, several trends combined to increase parents' anxiety over the safety of their children
in daycare, church school, and preschool centers:
The end result of these trends was to increase anxiety about the safety of
children in day care centers, by parents, child protection services and law
enforcement. When three other factors were added:
then the stage was set for the detection of numerous MVMO abuse cases where no abuse
had actually happened.
We have analyzed three dozen court trials
involving Multi-Victim/Multi-Offender (MVMO) sexual and ritual abuse of very young
children. Charges in most cases involved massive sadistic sexual abuse of children,
usually involving incredibly vicious forms of assault and dozens (sometimes hundreds) of
victims in each case.
We have concluded from a study of these MVMO cases that:
There is one little known, possible exception to the above conclusion. This was a series of
trials in Prescott, ON, Canada. This is a small town about 50 miles northeast
of Kingston ON. Kingston is located where Lake Ontario feeds into the St. Lawrence
River. The Prescott case may have involved actual instances of massive,
coordinated sexual and ritual abuse of children on a scale that has never before occurred
in North America. Or, it may have been the worst miscarriage of justice in North America
involving this form of crime, resulting in jailing almost 100 adults for crimes
that never happened. We have insufficient evidence at this time to reach a conclusion,
but tend towards the latter explanation.
Copyright © 1995 to 2007 by Ontario Consultants on Religious
Latest update: 2007-DEC-11
Author: B.A. Robinson


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I've been thinking about something Bob Kelleher said during the SilkRoad Connections Conference. He was talking about sustainable companies. Not sustainable in the sense of recycling and reusing. But sustainable in terms of lasting.
He raised an interesting question, "Is it possible for companies to be too focused on the present?" Organizations too focused on what's happening today, might miss out on opportunities for tomorrow. A perfect example is Polaroid. In its heyday, Polaroid employed over 20,000 people around the world. They were heavily invested in print photos. When the digital camera took off, Polaroid was left behind. Not even OutKast was able to save them with the line "Shake it like a Polaroid picture."
I hadn't really thought about focus the way Bob described. We talk about how businesses need to go "all in" when it comes to fulfilling their purpose. So it seems counter-intuitive to say there might be a point where "all in" can be too much. But I can see where being able to shift direction is critical to organizational success.
Companies don't have to change their mission or purpose to be sustainable. They might need to change their methods.
A few years ago, I was chatting with an accountant friend who shared that he was changing his business. I asked why. I mean, let's face it, paying taxes isn't going away. His point was software programs like TurboTax allow people to do their taxes at home faster and cheaper. As an accountant, he needed to find new ways of fulfilling his mission of saving people money.
Smart companies today are thinking about their purpose. They're focused on accomplishing the goal, but they're not locked into the method. As the market changes, they can change along with it and still be successful.
These companies have a tall order when it comes to talent. They want to hire the best – employees who can think on their feet and make good decisions. Make no mistake, these companies are willing to invest in training – because they know it will only benefit the bottom-line. And they're not losing sleep over employee disengagement. Their employees are engaged and it shows.
Something to think about: Is your company so invested in today, that they've lost sight of tomorrow?
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One of the major challenges that those injured in motor vehicle accidents face, apart from physically recovering, is managing the cost of medical care. Medical care is incredibly costly, especially for those who have been catastrophically injured. Factors that can exacerbate the medical expenses injured people face include:
- Multiple operations
- Extended courses of care
- Expensive procedures
- Lengthy rehabilitation and therapy
- Expensive equipment or accommodations (wheelchairs, retrofitting of home)
Most people do not have the financial resources to be able to pay the medical bills that can accumulate after a serious accident. Recovering the full compensation you will need to cover the medical bills that have already accumulated, as well as leaving you well-positioned to be able to afford any medical care that you will need in the future, is crucial in obtaining a full settlement recovery.
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Play Hong Kong Mark Six Online – How to Play and Buy Tickets
Hong Kong Mark Six is a lottery game so incredibly popular that people who don't play it are often not considered true HK citizens.
While that might be a bit of a stretch, it certainly shows how seriously the city takes this game.
After all, its biggest draws often sell more than 24 million tickets—despite there being only 7 million people living in Hong Kong!
Read on as we show how you can play Hong Kong Mark Six online and look at what makes this game so appealing.
Hong Kong Mark Six History
Mark Six began in the pre-computer era of 1975 and quickly amassed a huge following that keeps growing to this day.
For many people, it is so ingrained in the Hong Kong culture that it has become an indispensable part of daily life.
One of the most recent updates to the game took place on December 2, 2010. This is when the previous drawing machine was upgraded to the Smartplay International Halogen II drawing machine that is a popular standard around the world.
The Mark Six lottery is operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The club is a not-for-profit organization that also operates betting, horse racing, and sports entertainment.
This Hong Kong Jockey Club is among the oldest organizations in the city, dating back all the way to 1884.
Since it has its hands in so many lucrative activities, the club is the biggest taxpayer in Hong Kong. In fact, it contributes more than 6.5% of all the taxes that the city's government collects!
It is also the biggest philanthropist organization, supporting numerous endeavours around the city that tackle various social issues and greatly help the community.
How to Play Hong Kong Mark Six
Hong Kong Mark Six uses the 6/49 format common to quite a few of the best lotteries online.
In other words, players must choose six balls from a pool containing 49 balls numbered 1 to 49.
Players typically choose them based on lucky numbers or numbers that have some special meaning or significance to them. Others prefer to use the Quick Pick option, which chooses the numbers for them.
A seventh number, known as the "Extra Number" or "Half Number", is also drawn from the same pool. While this number does not play any role in whether or not someone wins the jackpot, it does dictate who wins the second, fourth, and sixth prize tiers.
Players whose six balls match those that are selected during the draw win the jackpot prize, which starts at a guaranteed HK $8 million (€899,986) and can climbs rapidly.
If there are no winners of the first or second-tier prize, the money rolls over to the next draw.
One great thing about the Mark Six lottery is that a percentage of the proceeds collected for each draw are set aside into a "Snowball Pool".
Then, on special occasions throughout the year such as Easter, Chinese New Year, and Christmas, this money is added to the jackpot prize pool.
As a result, the Snowball Draws tend to be much bigger than the regular draws.
How to Play Hong Kong Mark Six Online
While wouldn't want to hold you back from travelling to Hong Kong—it is an incredible city, after all—it's much easier to play Hong Kong Mark Six via the world's best online lottery sites.
These websites, which are usually either online lottery agents or lottery betting sites, take all the hassle out of the equation. This makes playing the lottery online a fun and streamlined experience.
This is the preferred way of playing for citizens of Mainland China, who love Mark Six not just for its jackpots but also for its live broadcasts. These offer a level of transparency that is uncommon in China.
Odds of Winning Hong Kong Mark Six
The odds of winning the jackpot prize in the Hong Kong Mark Six lottery are typical of most 6/49 draws: 1 in 13,983,816.
Compared to many other major lotteries that offer big prizes, these odds are actually quite good overall.
South Africa Lotto, for example, has odds of 1 in 20,358,520, while Spain Bonoloto and Canada Lotto 6/49, two lotteries that also use the 6/49 format, have the same 1 in 13,983,816 odds that Mark Six does.
If you're looking for better odds, Australia Saturday Lotto gives players a 1 in 8,145,060 chance of winning. And its Mega Draw and Super Draw jackpots are comparable to the Snowball Draws mentioned above. Austria Lotto 6 aus 45 also offers these same odds.
In addition, the overall odds of winning a prize in any of Hong Kong Mark Six's seven prize tiers aren't that great at 1 in 54.
That moot point aside, here's the full breakdown of the game's seven prize tiers and the odds of winning each one:
# of Matched Numbers
Odds of Winning
1 in 13,983,816
5 + Extra
1 in 2,330,636
1 in 55,491
4 + Extra
1 in 22,197
1 in 1,083
3 + Extra
1 in 812
1 in 61
Hong Kong Mark Six Drawing Time
The Mark Six lotto draws three times per week, at 9:30 pm HKT on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday night.
Sometimes, if there are horse races on Sundays, the draw will take place on a Saturday instead of a Sunday night instead.
After each draw takes place, players have a total of 60 days to claim their prizes.
One thing worth mentioning about the draws is that they really go above and beyond to ensure complete honesty and transparency. This is because in addition to being broadcast live on TV, several high-ranking witnesses, such as Justices of the Piece, are always present during them.
Biggest Hong Kong Mark Six Jackpots
While the biggest Mark Six jackpots are far from being the biggest jackpots in the world, they are still great, life-changing sums that are nothing to scoff at.
Here are the three largest ones that the game has offered in its long and fruitful history:
- HK $164.49 million (€18.5 million): September 13, 2014
- HK $133.5 million (€15 million): May 12, 2011
- HK $86.8 million (€9.8 million): September 28, 2017
Payout Options
All Hong Kong Mark Six prizes are paid out as lump sums.
For those players who prefer annuity payments so that they don't get tempted to blow their money all at once, this might not be the best lottery for you.
Hong Kong does not tax lottery winners regardless of what they win, so they get to keep everything they win all to themselves.
If you plan on playing this game from abroad, do a bit of research on your local tax laws so that you're not surprised later on.
Hong Kong Mark Six – Is It Worth Playing?
Viewing Hong Kong Mark Six from a global perspective and comparing it to other international lotteries, it's hard to get quite as excited about the game as the citizens of Hong Kong do. However, it's still a very solid lottery overall.
The prizes are nice, the odds are good, and the seven prize tiers are all big positives in a lotto that has very few negatives.
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HK Lottery the MARK 6 is one of best to play. I and many friend and family plays it regular from Guangdong. Much better then China lotto!!


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Technical analysis allows us to identify logical points of increased supply or demand for any liquid security. We can find places where a change in the direction of price is likely. As previously mentioned, this applies to any liquid security we can chart, including bonds. Over the past week, the financial media has been quick to point out the "spike in bond yields." While true, bond yields have moved quickly upward since the beginning of February, the bigger trend (yields decreasing) remains intact. And as of the past few days, we find that bonds and yields are reacting to logical points of resistance. Let's take a look at the 10 Year Treasury Note Yield ($TNX) and the 20+ Year Bond Fund ETF from Barclays (TLT) so you can see what we see. But before we get too far, it should be remembered that the relationship of bond yield to bond price is simply this: when the bond price goes up, its yield goes down and vice versa. Technically said, a bond's price and its yield are inversely related. Ok, on to the charts.
First, the weekly chart of the 10 Year Treasury Note. Notice that for 20 years now, the yield on the 10 Year has been steadily declining within a well defined trend as marked by the green channel. Annotated in orange is the incredible "spike in yields" being reported. As you can see, this is minor in relation to the overall trend. We do concede that someday, yields will breakout of this channel and begin a new upward trend, bringing many financial ramifications with it. We'll make sure to let you know when that happens. But for the time being, the overall trend in yields is down.
Taking a closer look at the 10 Year Yield below, we find that its yield has reversed course upon reaching 4 different levels of significant resistance:
- The mid-channel line dating back 20 years
- Demand/supply dating back to 2009
- 38.2% Fibonacci retracement from 2013 highs
- Former support turned resistance dating back to 2012
This is a logical move and one that indicates a high probability of resuming the downward pressure on yields.
The resumption in downward yield pressure and upward bond price movement can also be seen by taking a look at the 20+ Year Bond ETF, TLT. Looking at the chart below, it's easy to see that prices dropped from January highs and have so far found demand around the 126 level, which used to be a prior supply/resistance level. In addition, this bond ETF continues to move within an upward slopping series of tram lines. Until the 126 level and lower boundary tram line is broken, the trend in bond prices remains up. With bonds finding support here and major stock markets breaking out across the globe, it's our opinion that we're likely headed into an environment of rising bonds and stocks. In the end, however, that is our opinion. We don't trade on our opinion. We trade on price, the only opinion that matters.
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Among the products that are nonetheless produced inside the USA are computers. People may obtain this surprising considering that many customer electronics are created overseas. But you will discover still American companies producing desktops and laptops in American factories. A number of the significant computer companies make a number of their item lines right here, nevertheless, it could be difficult to discover which models are American made and which ones are foreign. Thankfully, there are plenty of smaller sized companies that generate all their models in this country.
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Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change is a 10-week digital accelerator program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America. The accelerator is designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people, and technology to climate change innovators across the region.
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The Google for Startups Accelerator for Climate Change is a 10-week digital program for Seed to Series A technology startups based in North America. It's designed to bring the best of Google's programs, products, people, and technology to the most innovative and impactful climate change technologists across the region. In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the accelerator will focus on product design, customer acquisition, and leadership development for founders.
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The second Google for Startups Accelerator: Climate Change cohort will kick off in June 2022. The cohort will consist of 10-12 innovative climate technology startups in North America.
The accelerator runs for a period of 10 weeks, with digital workshops, programming, and mentorship taking place each week. As part of the Google for Startups Accelerator, selected founders outline the top technical challenges facing their startup and are then paired with relevant experts from Google to help solve those challenges. Participating startups receive deep mentorship on technical challenges with an emphasis on product development and machine learning, as well as connections to experts within the climate and sustainability ecosystem from across Google.
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It is hard to imagine an activity on the Hawaiian islands that is not related to water in some fashion. Now, water from Native Hawaiian lands is helping to support historic preservation activities in Honolulu. Water bottled with the imprint of The Friends of Iolani Palace is available for purchase.
The mission of the palace Friends is: "to preserve, restore, interpret, share, and celebrate the unique cultural, historical, and spiritual qualities of Iolani Palace and its grounds for the benefit of native Hawaiians, the people of Hawaii, and the world." (It is written first in Hawaiian, then English). That is a challenging undertaking, as the furnishings of the palace were sold off years ago when it was used as a state office building. Some have been gradually located and re-acquired, but it is an ongoing process.
The top item on the Friends vision statement is to ensure that Iolani Palace "has support and revenue streams from both public and private sources, sufficient to cover operating costs as well as for continuing improvements to structures, programs and activities." It seems that the sale of bottled water is a step in that direction. According to the bottle label, the water is artesian water from protected Native Hawaiian lands and its sale is a Hawaiian owned and operated minority business enterprise.
It explains further that the water comes from the eastern side of the Big Island of Hawaii, where abundant rains produce a surplus of "nature's beverage." According to Hawaiian folklore, the spring was once used by King Kamehameha I for his crops, animals and people. "We proudly share this Alii Puna Wai, or 'Water of the Royals'. Wishing that every day your dreams come true."
The label continues with this greeting:
"Hawaii… the island of Dreams!
Dreams of…. memories to come
Dreams of…. memories fulfilled
Each time you taste Hawaii's water… may your memories be relived
In Hawaii when it rains we call this "Liquid Sunshine"
Our Artesian Water is created by this"
While it might be tempting to get this taste of Hawaii from afar, the palace bottled water is exclusive to the Iolani Palace Gift Shop and to most 4-5 Star Hawaii hotels in their rooms with mini-bars on all four major islands of Hawaii.
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