text:
Mac-Oh, Geez!
Recipe from Let Them Eat Vegan.
THIS is comfort food. A macaroni 'n cheese type of casserole, this dish is made without tofu or cheese substitutes. The sauce is creamy, rich, and luscious and with a crunchy bread-crumb topping (like my mom used to make). Indeed, this is gooood comfort food.
3 – 3 ½ cups dry cut pasta (ex: macaroni, penne) (I use brown rice pasta) (about 10 oz) (see note)
3/4 cup raw cashews (see note for nut-free version)
1/2 cup raw brazil nuts
3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 medium clove garlic
2 tsp arrowroot powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
¼ tsp (rounded) dry mustard
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups unsweetened plain non-dairy milk (preferable unsweetened almond milk or plain soy milk)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
Breadcrumb Topping (optional):
¾ – 1 ¼ cups dry whole-grain breadcrumbs (see note)
½ – 1 tbsp olive oil
Couple pinches sea salt
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Get all ingredients ready to blend for sauce, then start cooking pasta. While pasta is cooking, blend all sauce ingredients in a blender or in a deep bowl with an immersion blender. Once pasta is almost tender, fully drain (don't rinse). Mix noodles with sauce, and immediately pour into a lightly oiled 8 x 12" baking dish. (it will look like there is a lot of runny sauce – it will thicken up, trust the pasta!) Mix breadcrumb toppings in a small bowl, then sprinkle over top of casserole. Cover with foil and bake for 17-18 minutes. Then, remove foil cover and bake another 5-7 minutes or until topping is golden brown and crisped. Don't overbake or sauce will get too thick. Remove from oven and place casserole on a hot plate (rather than on top of oven, since residual heat from oven will continue to thicken the sauce). Serve!
Note: This may not seem like a lot of pasta for this dish… but once it cooks and soaks up some of the sauce, this dish makes enough to happily serve 3-4. You can use another ½ cup of dry pasta, but I wouldn't use any more than that – you'll lose out on the sauce and instead will have a dry casserole.
Note: If you have leftovers (IF!), place in a heatproof dish. Drizzle in a touch of non-dairy milk to remoisten the mixture while baking. Cover and bake until heated through, then remove cover for a couple of minutes to crisp up the topping again.
Note: You can make your own breadcrumbs (and use up any heels of bread!) by processing slices in a food processor until fine. Use bread of choice – whole-grain, wheat-free, gluten-free, etc. If you want a really crunchy topping, use store-bought dry breadcrumbs. If you like lots of that bready kind of topping, use the full 1 1/4 cups, but if you like more of the saucy stuff (like me), use just 3/4 cup. Or, divvy the breadcrumbs over the top of the casserole to please family members – less on one side, more on the other!
Nut-Free version: When our baby was just a year, I wanted to do a nut-free version of this casserole that I could serve to the entire family. I decided to use tahini in place of the nuts, along with a few other changes. For that version, omit the nuts entirely and substitute ½ cup tahini sauce. Keep the lemon juice, garlic, increase arrowroot to 1 tbsp, keep onion powder, mustard, water and milk, and use 2-3 tbsp of olive oil. Also add 3 tbsp of nutritional yeast, ½ tsp agave nectar and ½ tsp (roughly chopped) fresh rosemary leaves.


text:
Clinical Psychology - 4585
Whether you want to get ahead in your career faster, or improve your knowledge, a Monash postgraduate degree can give you a distinct advantage.
This course provides doctoral training in both advanced clinical psychology and advanced research.
Once completed, you will be eligible for full registration as a psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia, and an area of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology following completion of 2250 hours of a Board approved registrar program.
At a glance
Course Details
Start date
|First semester (February)
|Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology) is a graduate research degree which adheres to a scientist practitioner/ clinical science model of training, with a dual emphasis on clinical research and training for professional practice. It prepares graduates to work as clinical psychologists in both research and clinical contexts. This program is committed to training the next generation of leaders in clinical psychology, by enabling the trainees to conduct research that: a) advances the scientific knowledge of psychiatric disorders, and b) advances understanding of how to deliver evidence-based methods of assessment and clinical intervention for those with mental health problems.
The program is driven by a set of values that guide every aspect of the work. We believe we will be successful if our students are successful in developing, exciting, and meaningfully contributing to policy and advancements to the profession. We adhere to the highest professional standards in training clinical psychologists, and through our international and national networks we create the highest quality research experience for all our students. We also build and maintain relationships with students based on trust, are non-hierarchical and inclusive, and sustain a commitment to a duty of care to our students.
Our teaching and research team comprises accomplished clinical researchers who have been internationally recognised through prestigious awards, as well as accomplished practitioners and clinical supervisors. Many of our staff maintain leadership positions for professional organisations in Australia and internationally.
Our program integrates research, coursework, and clinical placements. Candidates are required to conduct a program of research in an area directly relevant to clinical psychology with close mentorship/ supervision provided by academic staff members. The program includes intensive skills-based coursework, as well as a minimum of 1,000 supervised placement hours. Our placements provide comprehensive experience with a diverse range of clinical populations in both public and private mental health care settings, including our renowned clinic, the Monash Psychology Centre.
Some further information:
Our program is 3.5 years in duration. We have structured the program so that there can be a focus on coursework and research in year 1, before the steep learning that occurs in developing clinical practice skills from year 2. To help connect the coursework with application in clinical practice, we also have a weekly case conference where those who are more advanced in the program present cases from their placement.
Our coursework is skill-focused, and is delivered by our team of accomplished clinician-researchers. The content reflects our team's specialist expertise on topics such as: advanced psychopathology, psychological assessment, cognitive behavior therapies, and ethics and professional practice.
Then, the first placement is undertaken in year 2 at our very own Monash Psychology Centre, where all of our trainees have close supervisory support from an experienced clinician.
For the second and third placements, our trainees receive a broad experience of clinical work through our strong links with private and public hospital (in patient and outpatient), community mental health, and other health care settings. In total, our trainees attain a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical placements in the program. Our trainees become highly skilled in working effectively with individuals presenting with significant distress and serious emotional/ behavioral disorders across the lifespan.
Due to the emphasis on clinical research at Monash, and the fact our School is situated within the Institute of Cognitive and Clinical Neurosciences, there are many exciting opportunities to develop research expertise. The program provides our trainees with the opportunity to link with one of our areas of research strength (http://www.monash.edu/medicine/neuro-institute/our-research/research-strengths) and integrated research programs (http://www.monash.edu/medicine/neuro-institute/our-research/integrated-research-programs), and with the support of a research mentor, make independent and substantive contributions to the field. Most of our trainees are successful in publishing their research in international journals while they are enrolled in the program.
The final thesis is a 60,000 to 80,000 word document produced from your research. As a doctoral training program, research accounts for 70% of the degree. However, many of our trainees undertake research that focused on disorders and treatments, which directly enriches their clinical practice.
You will study across our Clayton and Notting Hill campuses.
Supervisor Connect
Looking to contribute to world-leading research? Browse our student research projects on Supervisor Connect and start your research journey with Monash University's largest research faculty.
Meet Our Researchers
Clinical psychologist, Dr Gemma Sharp is changing the conversation around body image and has brought to life KIT, a world-first body image chatbot.
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study.
See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.
English requirements
Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University.
See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Inherent requirements
To complete your degree, you will need to demonstrate that you have the abilities, knowledge, and skills to achieve specific core learning outcomes, these are called inherent requirements.
Find out more about inherent requirements for this course.
Making the application
Future students
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page
Research Training Program (RTP)
This course is supported by the Australian government's Research Training Program (RTP). Under the RTP, domestic students are awarded an RTP Fees Offset which exempts them from tuition fees for the normal duration of the course. This exemption is valid for up to four years for students enrolled in a doctoral program and up to two years for a research master's degree.
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Other costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Better get used to it.
When Porsche launched its Cayenne back in 2004, many doubted whether the German automaker could make money off an SUV. Wasn't Porsche, after all, purely a sports car company? Apparently not because the Cayenne has been a smashing success ever since. In fact, the Panamera can thank its existence to the profits made by the Cayenne. More recently, Porsche cashed in again with the smaller Macan. It too has become a top seller. So Porsche asked itself "why stop there?"
According to a new report from Auto Bild, Porsche is currently working on an even smaller SUV/crossover that'll be on the market by the end of the decade. Sources claim the overall design will be more aggressive than that of both the Cayenne and Macan and will feature a sloped roofline. Rear-wheel-drive will be standard and AWD will be optional. Expect four-cylinder engines, both gasoline and diesel, as well as a dual-clutch gearbox, and many other driver-focused options. Pricing will be less than the Macan, which starts at around $52,000. Not happy about Porsche's growing non-sports car lineup? Get used to it because a baby Panamera is also on the way as well as a production version of the Tesla Model S fighter Mission E Concept.


text:
Category Archives: Fashion
Why pay retail? Check out Groupon Coupons and start saving!
One of the largest deal-a-day companies in the world, Groupon, has just developed a new vertical, and it's another great value-added addition for the general consumer. This time it's in the online coupon arena. Groupon has made big investments and efforts to sign up over 9,000+ retailers to share exclusive coupons to people visiting the Groupon Coupon website. As of today, there are more than 70,000 coupons available to the public, so you can be sure you'll find a way to save some green


text:
Arts, Entertainment and RecreationShopping Centers
Monday-Saturday 10am-6pm
Sunday 10am-5pm
Driving Directions:
We are located at 204 S Broadway, Coweta OK 74429. You can't miss us! We have two huge tie dye signs on our building.
About Us
We are a lifestyle shop full of handmade Tie Dye and different brands. Indigo Tie Dye Co. offers tie dye parties in our studio. The tie dye studio is a hands-on, do it yourself studio.


text:
*Compiled from the Carolina/Canopy Multiple Listing Service's data. Note that the numbers in this chart are generated by a technology expert I hired and not by me. The mapped perimeter of our Lake Norman area that he used for this chart's numbers is slightly different from mine.
Our Lake Norman real estate market has been in a seller's market for about a year and this trend continued into the first quarter of 2020. While the impact of the Covid-19 Virus on our housing market going forward is hard to predict, no matter what type of market we are experiencing by far the best way to truly understand our hot and cold niches is by analyzing our single family home sales by price-range which is why I create this chart each quarter. You can use this chart to find fascinating sub-trends within our Lake Norman housing market which can serve as a great tool in assisting you in your buying or selling strategies.


text:
It was just an ordinary day down on the dairy farm.
It's common to see the cows resting in the pasture but
I noticed several were gathered around the hay manger.
Two were resting, two were eating and one was keeping
a close eye on what we were doing in the calf hutches.
Her posture made me think that she might come over to ask
us a question!
I'm thankful for the moments that we just simply feel
blessed by the opportunity to watch normal resting activities of
our dairy herd, care for our animals and work to produce nutritious
milk for your family and mine.


text:
Vista man sentenced nearly 20 years for soliciting explicit photos from minors
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) — A Vista man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for posing as a teenage girl to get inappropriate photographs from children.
Joseph Daniel Saucedo, 26, pleaded guilty about a year ago to two counts of receiving and attempting to receive sexually explicit photos of minors.
On Friday, a federal judge gave Saucedo a sentence of 19 years and seven months in prison and 20 years of supervised release, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Saucedo admitted to posing as "Amy Jennings" while talking to an 11- year-old Canadian boy online, the statement said. "Amy" sent the boy naked pictures of young girls and asked him to communicate with her "friend," Saucedo. When the boy refused, "Amy" posted a photograph of the boy's house, told him she knew where he lived, and tried to shame him into communicating
with Saucedo.
The boy relented and contacted Saucedo, who exposed himself to the boy over FaceTime, the statement said.
The boy hung up on Saucedo but the calls and threats continued until "Amy" sent the 11-year-old an explicit video, threatening to release it and claim it was him.
Police in Calgary, Alberta, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police investigated, and then referred the matter to San Diego's Electronic Crimes Working Group, which ultimately identified and arrested Saucedo, the statement said.
After his arrest, authorities found evidence that Saucedo had been soliciting inappropriate photos from several other children, per the statement.
In August 2015, he tried to convince a 16-year-old Florida girl that he was a modeling agent before again using "Amy" to threaten the girl.
"Amy" harassed the Florida girl, who then turned to Saucedo for help. He agreed to help get "Amy" to stop bothering the girl, but only if the Florida girl would send him explicit photos of herself.
He asked her to "[w]rite my name on a paper or hand so I know it's a new one."
The girl agreed, and Saucedo later demanded that she continue sending him naked photos or "Amy" would post compromising pictures of the girl.
The girl told him that she was looking into the Kik app's legal system to handle the online threats from "Amy."
Saucedo responded, "Na I'll pay her I don't want you to get in trouble" — possibly fearing that alerting Kik to would compromise his illegal activities, the U.S. Attorney's office statement said.
Saucedo told the girl that he had paid "Amy Jennings" $2,000. As a thank you, the girl agreed to a sexually explicit FaceTime chat with Saucedo, the statement said.
After gaining search warrants for Saucedo's cellphones, investigators say they found another eight minors whom Saucedo tried to harass, including a 13-year-old girl.
Saucedo has a prior conviction from 2012 for unlawful sex with a minor. He was 20, and the girl involved was 14.
"This case highlights the importance of strong international partnerships to target these heinous crimes," U.S. Attorney Adam L. Braverman said. "Thank you to our Canadian colleagues, and most especially to the brave victims everywhere who step forward to report abusive conduct. Their courage is a critical part of detecting and stopping similar abuse now and in the future."


text:
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Review: Word WarsChristine Orlando at . Updated at .
It could have been a "Catfight on the Catwalk" but The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 4 Episode 10 was more bark than bite. We recap the short skirts and shorter fuses in our TVF +/- review.
One of these women is not like the others…and that honor definitely goes to Carlton.
She's building a sexy playroom. She makes her adorable daughters scrub their playhouse and save spiders and she even gets tattooed. Plus 21.
This is Carlton's fourth tattoo. She's already got a tramp stamp and as she shared, "I can be trampy. I have my moments, just ask my husband."
We already mentioned the playroom so I guess that goes without saying.
But it's Carlton's shirt that steals the show. Her cleavage needed chains to hold it in.
At least Carlton keeps things interesting because some of these other women are darn boring.
Let's start with Kim Richards. I'm an animal lover but I'm over the story of Kim and her dog. Minus 14. And for all the money she spent on doggy boot camp, I think Kim was the one who needed the training more than her dog.
Moving on, then we had Kyle and Joyce getting a golf lesson. Yawn. Minus 18.
But I suppose they've already done a spa day so they needed a new venue from which to bitch about Brandi Glanville.
Speaking of Joyce and Brandi. We get it. Brandi says stupid things and curses a lot. That's nothing new. She's been doing that since she joined the show.
Yet somehow Brandi always felt more entertaining than she does this season. And as much as I respect being loyal to a friend, I'm tired of Lisa and Yolanda running around telling people how much Brandi is going through. Minus 27.
Seriously folks. She's lived through her husband cheating on her with multiple women. So now she's lost her dog and that's lousy but how long can she use that as an excuse for bad behavior?
On the flip side can someone get Joyce to stop saying she's being bullied every five minutes? She's a grown woman who wanted to be on a reality TV show. Why is she shocked that someone is being mean to her?
Minus 33. Suck it up, Joyce. No one forced you to be here. You signed up for this.
And as much as I like Yolanda and I know she's been ill…can someone please help her with her hair. Minus 11. It's looking more like sun dried straw than sexy, blonde retired model.
Kyle's charity catwalk was sort of ho-hum. For an episode that was titled "Catfight on the Catwalk" we got no such thing.
But plus 50 to Kyle and Jamie Lee Curtis for putting their time and money towards such a great cause.
A side note on Kyle using her kids as models. Did she really have to cajole a shy 13-year-old girl to wear a short skirt, huge heels and walk the catwalk. Minus 17. It definitely made me uncomfortable.
On the upside, plus 13 to Joyce's friend who walked in with her "Queen of the Universe" sash on. I know she supposedly "won" the title but the ridiculousness of it still makes me laugh.
Finally Lisa has a sit down with Joyce…and finds out that the skinny model can work a catwalk but vocabulary is not her strong suit. Perhaps someone should hand Joyce a sixth grade reader to catch up.
Episode total = -36! Season total = -16!
So what's your opinion, TV Fanatics? Is Joyce being bulled or should she just stop whining?
C. Orlando is a TV Fanatic Staff Writer. Follow her on Twitter.


text:
Coury Place Homes for Sale List
Coury Place Homes for Sale Currently Active
Coury Place Homes for Sale are located in our Arizona Homes for Sale search area. Search yourself or call an Arizona real estate agent at RCP. You can e-mail or call us for showings on any property.
Start Coury Place Homes for Sale
[idx_listing_summary title="Coury Place Homes for Sale" link="wzrrwdoageo" source="location" property_type="A" display="all" sort="price_low_high"]
End Coury Place Homes for Sale
Arizona Short Sales
What are Arizona short sales and should I consider them?
Arizona short sales are like other transactions in many ways. Let's focus on the differences between a regular real estate listing and a short sale listing.
A "Short Sale" is when a homeowner and a bank cooperate and agree to sell a piece of real estate for less than what is owed on the lien or mortgage. Usually this takes place when there is a good reason why the current owner can't continue to make the payments or pay the difference between the mortgage and the selling price. Why would a bank take, as a payoff, anything less than what they are owed? The same reason credit card companies do, some money is better than less money down the road. If a bank were to say no to a Arizona short sale and decide to play hardball, their only other recourse would be foreclosure. This would mean:
1. More time not getting paid.
2. A house that is empty and not being taken care of and possibly vandalized.
3. Lawyer and trustee fees
4. Holding cost to upkeep the property
5. Closing costs, and they still need to pay the Realtors, title agencies, cleanup crews, rehab costs, etc.
Arizona short sales can be a big no-brainier for banks, however, some banks get the concept better than others and try to streamline the process. While other banks bury their head in the sand and foreclose. Obviously, we don't see the entire picture. I'm sure banks have their reasons for not doing Arizona short sales. Even with streamlining, short sales can take months to get approved as the bank must qualify the seller for the short sales, approve the asking price by getting an appraisal, and dot all the I's and cross the T's. Not all Arizona short sale agents are the same. Call us at RCP.
RCP's Arizona Real Estate Listings
Our website is bursting with Arizona real estate listings!
Welcome to RCP, your easy to use Arizona real estate listings resource. You can Search MLS listings to find the newest and up to date in real time Arizona homes for sale, condos, townhouses, land, commercial and investment properties. We have dedicated property search pages for Arizona real estate listings for Arizona communities, Arizona foreclosures, and luxury Arizona and custom homes. Our website also features stats and charts displaying the current trends and sales data. We try to keep our Arizona real estate listings charts as up to date as possible to give you the best web experience available. RCP Realtors are professional, knowledgeable, and dedicated. We are the Arizona real estate resource with years of experience.
Whether you are buying or selling a home, choosing the best real estate agent is one of the most important decisions you can make in your real estate experience. RCP's agents are dedicated and trained to provide a professional full-service real estate experience, with representation for buyers and sellers, commercial and residential. We are experts in the Central Arizona real estate market and surrounding areas including Maricopa, Gold Canyon, New River, and Florence. If you would like assistance searching or viewing a home or office, just call or email us at RCP.
Mesa Investment Homes for Sale
Mesa Investment Homes for Sale Opportunities
What are the investors doing when it comes to Mesa investment homes for sale? Mesa investment homes for sale are found in a couple different ways.
First, there are small areas of Mesa that have an older year built date. Many of these properties are in good neighborhoods, but in poor or outdated condition. The trend is that people are buying these Mesa investment homes for sale and, often times, totally redoing the entire house from the walls to the roof. They are putting a considerable amount of money into these projects, however, they are still getting a great return on their investment.
Second, investors are identifying homes or multi-family units with a nice income to expense ratio. This is a longer term buy and hold type of investor, and this can be a great way to build long term and steady wealth. Many small investors will not venture into the multi-family arena because it is not in their comfort zone. This creates a unique opportunity for you to pick up great deals on Mesa investment homes for sale.
Call RCP for more details on buying Mesa investment homes for sale.


text:
Yesterday was hard. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. In my quest to achieve a better today (all that each of us truly has anyway), I've been delving into the root causes of some my habitual behaviors.
Those patterns of relating that are borne of the intersection of nature, nature, and inclination.
What I'm finding is sobering.
I'm finding that seemingly innocuous, well-meaning words have the power to shape the course of a life.
Don't believe me?
Consider this: as a small child, when I got a scrape, a bruise, a "boo-boo," in an effort (I suppose) to toughen me up, I was told to say "I'm alright."
Thing is, scrapes hurt. There wasn't the "Are you okay?" Rather, I heard "You're alright."
Repeat something enough times, and it gets internalized. Becomes a part of our inner monologue.
So it was, on a visit to my grandmother's house, and while playing hide-and-seek, I fell through the well cover. Did I cry out "Help?" Or "Help me?"
Louder and louder I shrieked "I'm alright! I'M ALRIGHT!!! I'M ALRIGHT!!!!"
But of course I wasn't–I was a small boy on the verge of falling into a well, with the very real possibility of drowning. Fortunately, my grandmother found me, and kept me from falling down the well.
"I'm alright" became my modus operandi, my life philosophy. Even when, especially when, things were most decidedly not alright. Here's the thing: rather than toughen me up, prepare for the harsh realities of life, this little phrase served instead to crush whatever empathy my burgeoning soul possessed.
To this day, I have to work at feeling with, and for, someone. Because they, too, are alright.
Even when they're not.
And that is the big power of little words.
God help me.


text:
The sheer complexity of Medicaid funding makes Measure 101, a referendum on new tax provisions, a difficult issue to put before voters. The question of how to fairly pay for such an essential program is exactly what the Oregon Legislature and governor should have figured out.
The problem is, they failed the fairness part of that challenge. Instead of treating Medicaid as the shared responsibility that it is, Oregon's elected leaders adopted a funding strategy that includes a tax on premiums for health care plans bought by small businesses, K-12 school districts, nonprofits and even thousands of college students - about 1.25 million Oregonians in all. The 1.5 percent tax, however, will not be assessed on health care plans for 727,000 people enrolled through their self-insured employers nor on hundreds of thousands of seniors and veterans enrolled in Medicare or plans for veterans, due to federal restrictions on such state-imposed taxes.
This tax is at the heart of Measure 101, a January ballot measure that asks Oregonians to either vote yes to keep the provision or vote no to scrap it. Oregonians should stand against the inequity of this tax, demand that lawmakers find a fairer way to meet the Medicaid obligation and vote no on Measure 101.
This is not an easy decision, because there are real risks that accompany a defeat. While not all Medicaid funding passed by lawmakers is affected by Measure 101, a rejection by voters would invalidate both the 1.5 percent tax and a separate 0.7 percent tax on hospitals that collectively are worth about $210 million to $320 million. The state would have to figure out how to replace that portion of the funding package in order to draw down enough federal dollars to maintain current benefits to the 1 million Oregonians covered by Medicaid.
While Oregon's thriving economy continues to generate record revenue, it's no small feat to retool a biennial budget six months into the first year. Tax opponents Reps. Julie Parrish, R-West Linn, and Cedric Hayden, R-Roseburg, have offered alternate funding proposals to fill the gap, but it's unclear whether they will provide sufficient funds to replace those lost. The Legislature may well have to look for savings in other agencies or could seek to cut benefits, provider costs or enrollment instead - an outcome nobody wants.
But a "no" vote is the only way to hold the Legislature and governor accountable for their failure to budget responsibly and fairly fund this program in the first place. The state knew in 2012 that a five-year federal commitment secured by former Gov. John Kitzhaber to support Oregon's health-care makeover would expire in 2017. Leaders knew back in 2014 that the state would need to shoulder an increasing share of the cost of the Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion starting in 2017.
Oregonian editorials
Editorials reflect the collective opinion of The Oregonian/OregonLive editorial board, which operates independently of the newsroom. Members of the editorial board are Laura Gunderson, Helen Jung, Mark Katches and John Maher.
To respond to this editorial, post your comment below, submit an OpEd or a letter to the editor.
If you have questions about the opinion section, email Laura Gunderson, editorial pages editor, or call 503-221-8378.
But that long lead time did nothing to prompt leaders into preparing ahead of time. Instead, the legislative session began this year with dire talk of a $1.8 billion deficit - despite record revenue - because of the massive health care bill and growing pension costs.
The failures continued. Rather than address its spending, legislators instead added to it with new programs and public employee raises while refusing to take any meaningful action on taming escalating pension costs. And so, as part of the overall package to fund a $600 million-plus hole, policymakers turned to the premium tax, just as they did in 2009 and 2011 to pay for health coverage for kids. Already, the tax has been incorporated into 2018 insurance rates for the small and individual markets.
Few states in the country impose a premium tax, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation. And most states that have expanded the population eligible for Medicaid, including California and Washington, have covered increasing costs with General Fund dollars, according to the foundation. By doing so, those states recognize Medicaid and the expansion as a policy priority that should be paid for by the public at large.
Proponents argue that the state, by federal law, is blocked from imposing the premium tax on "self-insured" health plans, which typically only large companies can afford to offer. (The Oregonian/OregonLive is self-insured).
But that defense only reveals how backwards this funding strategy is. The state isn't looking at who should pay a tax for Medicaid. It's looking at who lacks the legal protection to block one. That's a cynical approach to funding a program that Oregonians across the board and political spectrum support, need and want to protect.
It also raises the question of just how temporary the premium tax will be. The state faces budgeting for a higher share of Medicaid expansion costs in 2019 and 2020. Will it again turn to such "tried and true" methods as the premium tax as they did this year, as Providence Health & Services lobbyist Jessica Adamson told The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board? Perhaps with a higher rate?
By itself, the structure of the tax offers numerous reasons to reject Measure 101. The well-documented dysfunction, mismanagement, misspending and secrecy that has dogged the Oregon Health Authority's oversight of the Oregon Medicaid program only gives added fuel.
Under Kitzhaber, Oregon smartly and courageously committed to a health care experiment that sought to broaden coverage, promote preventive care and decrease the cost of health care. The state enthusiastically embraced the concept of expanding its Medicaid population under the Affordable Care Act and has continued to champion an ethic of coverage for all.
Oregon - its leaders, residents and taxpayers - believe in the necessity and importance of a health care safety net for the state's most vulnerable people. Voters should reject Measure 101 and tell legislators and Gov. Brown to come back with a funding plan that reflects that shared value.
- The Oregonian/OregonLive Editorial Board


text:
For attorney's who own or work in a medium-sized, small or solo practice, it would only be natural to look at BigLaw and wonder what the revenue and profit profile looked like there!
Not that smaller-firm lawyers necessarily want the working lifestyle facing a partner or associate at one of these "White Shoe' firms, but curiosity about financial performance is only natural.
I would venture to say that this curiosity would be akin to the owner of a small title insurance firm wondering about the financial performance of a New York City title behemoth involved in large commercial real estate projects that may run in the hundreds of millions, or even billions, of dollars.
But I digress.
For the lawyers at Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft 2014 was a 'busy year', although the firm faced some of the same issues many businesses face which is a "normal lag in collecting"!
Bottom line?
'On the heels of the abrupt departure of soon-to-be-chair James Woolery, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft reported a 15.3 percent decline in profits per partner in 2014, slipping to $2.21 million. Gross revenue remained flat at $481.5 million, while revenue per lawyer decreased by 3.2 percent, to $1.07 million.' (American Lawyer)
Michael Haltman, President of Hallmark Abstract Service, New York.
HAS is a provider of title insurance in New York State for residential and commercial real estate transactions.
And, for anyone either buying a property or refinancing, remember that although your attorney will likely recommend a title insurance provider you always have the right to choose your own title company (click here to learn more)!
If you have any questions you can reach Michael by email at email@example.com+


text:
Planar Bead-based Detection
Unique benefits from a simple idea
LUNARIS™ Technology is based on a simple idea that merges the benefits of antibody-coated microbeads and a planar microarray format.
Through high-precision engineering, microbeads are immobilized at specific coordinates on the bottom surface of LUNARIS™ BioChip wells. Their distribution is random and even to eliminate density or location biases, making each BioChip unique.
Signals emitted from microbeads with bound targets are recorded by imaging. Analytes are then identified and quantified based on known bead locations.
Each LUNARIS™ BioChip is carefully scrutinized during production to eliminate rare artifacts and guarantee excellent assay precision.
Your Benefits
Precisely measure multiple analytes in low-volume, challenging sample types
- No aggregation of beads or interaction of capture reagents
- No position effects as beads are randomly distributed
- No sedimentation artifacts given the planar design
Carefully selected biomarker-specific capture antibodies are conjugated to microbeads, which are then randomly positioned in microcavities covering the planar surface of LUNARIS™ BioChip wells.
The exact position and antibody type of each microbead is recorded in a BioChip-specific file to assign analyte identity. Because assay readout is image-based, known bead identity and location can be used to precisely correlate fluorescent signals to analyte concentration during data evaluation.
Compared to other technologies, the design of LUNARIS™ BioChips eliminates issues with density artifacts, signal quenching, sedimentation, or interaction with capture reagents.
Seeing Is Believing
Image-based readout and analysis
Analyte concentration is determined similarly to a classic sandwich immunoassay. Antibodies conjugated to microbeads are tagged with a fluorophore, so that the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) emitted by all microbeads carrying the same antibody pair is a direct measure of the analyte concentration in a sample.
Readout is a precise, high-resolution, two-dimensional image of each LUNARIS™ BioChip well surface, which is then converted into numerical intensity values and corresponding analyte concentrations by the LUNARIS™ Analysis Suite.


text:
The Dominican Summer League playoffs continued today as the Pirates2 returned home facing elimination against the Tigers DSL affiliate after losing 10-0 yesterday in the opener of a best-of-three game series. The Pirates2 went with 19-year-old righty Julio Vivas on the mound. He went 5-2, 2.30 on the year and pitched even better at home, going 2-0, 0.75 in six starts.
After being hit around all game yesterday, it was the Pirates2 that got on the board early, scoring two first inning runs. Gustavo Barrios had a one out walk and after an infield fly made it two outs, Alexis Bastardo was hit by a pitch. That brought up designated hitter Jhoan Herrera, who brought home both runs with a double. The 18-year-old Herrera was one of the highest priced International free agents signed last year by the Pirates. During the regular season he had 36 RBI's in 64 games.
In the third inning, it was again Herrera's bat that helped the Pirates2 out. After a walk from Carlos Munoz and Bastardo being hit again, Herrera singled up the middle to make it 3-0 early.
Julio Vivas came through big against a Tigers team that had four homers yesterday. He went five innings and allowed just three base runners, a fifth inning single and two hit batters. Vivas struck out four and had six groundball outs.
In the fifth inning, Herrera led off with a walk and went to third base on a double from Jose Salazar, putting two runners in scoring position with no outs. Steven De La Mota brought home the Pirates2 fourth run with a sacrifice fly. They would score one more run before the inning was through thanks to three walks, the last to Gustavo Barrios
The Pirates2 went to Francis Rodriguez for the sixth inning. They have a five inning limit for pitchers, so despite doing so well, Vivas was out of the game. Rodriguez wasn't sharp, giving up two runs in his first inning of work, though the second run scored on a throwing error by Jose Salazar. Rodriguez was able to get out of a jam by striking out the last two batters, then he settled down in the seventh, retiring the side in order.
In the bottom of the seventh, the Pirates2 got a single from Steven De La Mota to start the inning. Pinch-runner Eduardo Figueroa came on for him. Bealyn Chourio had a one out single to put runners on the corners. That brought up top prospect Michael de la Cruz, who hit a grounder that the Tigers tried to turn a double play on, but de la Cruz beat the throw and Figueroa scored to make it 6-2. The Pirates2 drew two walks after that play to load the bases, but a ground out by Alexis Bastardo ended the threat and their chance to break the game open.
Francis Rodriguez remained in the game in the eighth inning and gave up a lead-off triple, a walk and a double without recording an out. That brought in reliever Andres Mendoza, who was recently shifted from the Pirates1. Since joining the Pirates2, he has thrown 6.1 scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and one walk, while striking out eight batters.
Mendoza had runners on second and third with no outs, so he was put in a tough spot trying to protect a three run lead. Before he could record an out, Mendoza uncorked a wild pitch that made the score 6-4. A single made it 6-5 and the batter advanced to second on an error, putting the tying run in scoring position, still with no outs. Mendoza walked the next batter, then recorded his first out on a sacrifice attempt, getting the runner at third base. That turned the inning around, as Mendoza struck out the next two batters to keep the Pirates2 in the lead.
After the Pirates2 failed to score in the bottom of the eighth, Mendoza remained on for the two inning save. He struck out the lead-off batter, then gave up a single. Mendoza then walked a batter, putting the tying run in scoring position. Just like the previous inning, in the same exact one out, two runner on situation, Mendoza shut the door with two strikeouts to end the game.
Jhoan Herrera drove in three runs on two doubles and a single, plus he added a walk. Gustavo Barrios drew three walks and Michael de la Cruz reached base twice, plus drove in a run. The Tigers made it close, but the early lead held up and Julio Vivas picked up the win with his five shutout innings.
Game three of the series is tomorrow at the Tigers facility. Winner will go on to the second round of the playoffs.


text:
Acts of sexual misconduct gained increased exposure in the current news cycle. While many of the people coming forward to accuse people of sexual misconduct have done so against people in positions of power, the truth is these allegations can arise out of many types of relationships. These allegations may even be the result of a simple misunderstanding.
On top of any criminal charges a person may face, their reputation may take a serious hit whenever they face accusations. A New Jersey sexual misconduct lawyer may be able to help individuals protect their reputation. An experienced sex crimes attorney can help you prepare a strong defense prior to trial.What Constitutes Sexual Misconduct in New Jersey?
Sexual misconduct can be any sexual interaction between two people that is not welcome. It can be unwelcome because the person does not reciprocate or because of the setting.
Often, people consider sexual harassment a work-related issue. In reality, any opportunity for interaction between two people is a chance for sexual misconduct to occur. It does not matter the gender or genders of the parties involved. Examples of sexual misconduct include:
- Inappropriate touching
- Off-color jokes
- Unwelcome sexual advances
- Implying that sex is required to obtain a benefit
There is no crime called sexual misconduct in New Jersey criminal law. However, many of the actions that are sexual misconduct are also criminal acts.When Does Sexual Misconduct Become Criminal?
The most severe form of sexual misconduct is considered sexual assault which is legally defined as an act of sexual penetration someone commits using physical force or coercion. The assault can become aggravated if one person seriously injures the other. Most allegations of sexual misconduct are not this serious.
Far more common, but still serious, are accusations of criminal sexual contact as described in New Jersey Statute 2C §14-3. This occurs whenever a person touches a person in a private area while using force or the threat of force.
Even when there is no physical contact between two people, an individual may still face criminal charges. If one person believes they suffered harassment, they can call the police and file charges.
Under New Jersey Law, harassment can involve any communication using coarse language. It may be critical for individuals accused of disorderly behavior to speak with a New Jersey sexual misconduct lawyer about what constitutes unacceptable language.What are the Potential Penalties?
The most serious sexual misconduct criminal charges are felonies. Aggravated sexual assault is a first-degree crime punishable by ten to twenty years in prison. In addition, the accused may face up to $200,000 in fines.
Even simple improper sexual contact is a fourth-degree crime that carries the potential for a jail term and stiff fines. The more serious of these crimes may also require a person register as a sex offender.
In cases where a person does not face criminal charges, the consequences could still be severe. When people face allegations of sexual misconduct at work, they may suffer disciplinary actions that include termination.How a New Jersey Sexual Misconduct Lawyer Could Help
Any accusation of sexual misconduct is a serious matter. Even if the police are not involved, a person may face negative consequences at work or be the subject of a restraining order.
More serious accusations may involve an arrest and criminal charges. The most severe of these charges could involve potential jail sentences and require the individual register as a sex offender.
A New Jersey sexual misconduct attorney could work to help individuals through these allegations. Whether someone faces criminal allegations or civil allegations, a lawyer could help guide them.


text:
From inside the book
Page 823
Behind the western bars The shrouded day retreats , And unperceived the stars Steal to their sovran seats . And whiter grows the foam , The small moon lightens more ; And as I turn me home , My shadow walks before .
Behind the western bars The shrouded day retreats , And unperceived the stars Steal to their sovran seats . And whiter grows the foam , The small moon lightens more ; And as I turn me home , My shadow walks before .
What people are saying - Write a review
We haven't found any reviews in the usual places.
Selected pages
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
angels bear beauty better blessed Book breath Canto Chap comes dark dead death doth dream earth eyes face fair fall fear feel fire flower fool give grave grow hand happy hath head hear heart heaven HENRY hope hour human Ibid JOHN keep kind King land learning leave lies light Line live look Lord lost man's Maxim mind morning Nature never night o'er once pain pass peace pleasure poor proverb reason rise rose round Shakespeare silent sing sleep song soul sound speak Speech spirit stand Stanza stars sweet tears tell thee things THOMAS thou thought thousand true truth turn virtue wind wise woman young youth
Popular passages
Page 110 - Why, man, he doth bestride the narrow world Like a Colossus ; and we petty men Walk under his huge legs, and peep about To find ourselves dishonourable graves.
Page 676 - Ring out false pride in place and blood, The civic slander and the spite; Ring in the love of truth and right, Ring in the common love of good. Ring out old shapes of foul disease; Ring out the narrowing lust of gold; Ring out the thousand wars of old, Ring in the thousand years of peace. Ring in the valiant man and free, The larger heart, the kindlier hand; Ring out the darkness of the land, Ring in the Christ that is to be.
Page 79 - Grief fills the room up of my absent child, Lies in his bed, walks up and down with me, Puts on his pretty looks, repeats his words, Remembers me of all his gracious parts, Stuffs out his vacant garments with his form; Then, have I reason to be fond of grief ? Fare you well: had you such a loss as I, I could give better comfort than you do.
Page 467 - The sounding cataract Haunted me like a passion: the tall rock, The mountain, and the deep and gloomy wood, Their colours and their forms, were then to me An appetite; a feeling and a love, That had no need of a remoter charm, By thought supplied, nor any interest Unborrowed from the eye.— That time is past, And all its aching joys are now no more, And all its dizzy raptures.
Page 137 - Speak the speech, I pray you, as I pronounced it to you, trippingly on the tongue : but if you mouth it, as many of your players do, I had as lief the town-crier spoke my lines. Nor do not saw the air too much with your hand, thus, but use all gently ; for in the very torrent, tempest, and, as I may say, the whirlwind of passion, you must acquire and beget a temperance that may give it smoothness.
Page 233 - Now came still Evening on, and Twilight gray Had in her sober livery all things clad; Silence accompanied; for beast and bird, They to their grassy couch, these to their nests Were slunk, all but the wakeful nightingale ; She all night long her amorous descant sung; Silence was...
Page 157 - The barge she sat in, like a burnish'd throne, Burn'd on the water ; the poop was beaten gold, Purple the sails, and so perfumed that The winds were love-sick with them, the oars were silver, Which to the tune of flutes kept stroke, and made The water which they beat to follow faster, As amorous of their strokes.
Page 131 - But that I am forbid To tell the secrets of my prison-house, I could a tale unfold whose lightest word Would harrow up thy soul, freeze thy young blood, Make thy two eyes, like stars, start from their spheres, Thy knotted and combined locks to part And each particular hair to stand on end, Like quills upon the fretful porcupine : But this eternal blazon must not be To ears of flesh and blood.
Page 251 - The oracles are dumb, No voice or hideous hum Runs through the arched roof in words deceiving. Apollo from his shrine Can no more divine With hollow shriek the steep of Delphos leaving. No nightly trance, or breathed spell, Inspires the pale-eyed priest from the prophetic cell.
Page 523 - OFT in the stilly night Ere slumber's chain has bound me, Fond Memory brings the light Of other days around me; The smiles, the tears Of boyhood's years, The words of love then spoken The eyes that shone, Now dimm'd and gone, The cheerful hearts now broken!


text:
Are you as excited as I am for THE SALE OF THE YEAR? I'm talking about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! For those of you who have shopped the sale before, I am sure you will agree it's like Christmas in July. It's truly the best sale of the year. I know sometimes Nordstrom can be a bit overwhelming to navigate during the sale but grab a cup of coffee and let me walk you through all the details – and of course my favorites from this year's sale. Nordstrom has a fabulous selection for almost everything you need at unbeatable prices. I am super giddy just thinking about all the key fall wardrobe essentials my closet and my wallet will love. Now, let's get to the sale.
If by any chance, you are a newbie to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, we've got you covered! Once a year Nordstrom has a massive sale on new merchandise for the upcoming season. It's truly legendary as you (the shopper) receive discounts on items for the current season and many new fall item essentials. That's right, I said NEW items. How great is that! It's time to stock up and save.
Anniversary Sale Dates to Remember:
- July 12-19, all Nordstrom cardmembers get to shop Early Access in stores and online – currently not a cardmember holder? Apply now!
- July 20-August 5, Nordstrom biggest sale of the year opens to the public – find the nearest Nordstrom store near you
Navigating Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Tips:
- Closet inventory review: go through your closet and see what is missing from your wardrobe or what needs to be refreshed and create a list
- Size matters: if you are in-between sizes or do not know what size to choose – purchase multiple sizes because items go quickly. And Nordstrom makes it super easy to return items that don't fit
- Nordstrom Rewards: if you are not already signed up for Nordstrom Rewards Program, be sure to get that done so you can receive additional points to use later
- Favorite items sold out? Don't sweat it! Nordstrom works really hard to restock favorites often. Be sure to check back on a regular basis
- Don't have a Nordstrom store near you? No worries, that is why technology is AMAZING! Nordstrom has a great app that you can download to easily purchase your favorite items on the go or shop online with a click of a button
- Stay updated: be sure to check back regularly either here on the blog and Instagram on all the best items from the sale
Here is a sneak peek of my favorites
Be sure to check back as I will be updating everyone throughout the sale. Happy shopping and please share items you stocked up on for the fall season!


text:
This Is Why You're Not in a Star Wars Movie
Let's face it. If we were ever to be in a Star Wars movie wielding a lightsaber, we'd be giddy like a schoolgirl. Here's a commercial for Kinect Star Wars showing just what would happen if a "regular" dude was in Star Wars. I would do the same thing as the guy in the ad, act like an idiot in front of Darth Vader while being in awe of the lightsaber. You may recognize the "regular" dude (Chris Pratt) as Wesley's jackass friend from Wanted or from Parks and Recreation.
Terminal Reality is developing Kinect Star Wars, and it will be available in April 2012 for Xbox 360 only. The game will allow you to truly feel like a jedi by using your hands to use the Force and wield a lightsaber.
If you want to see an actual gameplay demonstration, you can check out our E3 demo.
Also check out our training article with Star Wars fight coordinator, Nick Gillard.


text:
Situated in Guangxi province, is some of the most phenomenal scenery in China, if not the world – Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces. This vast region of rice terraces is known by several other names including Dragon's Backbone, Longsheng Rice Terraces, and Longji Rice Terraces. Coiling along the slope of a mountain, the terraced fields are built from the riverside winding up to the top of the mountain. With a long history spanning hundreds of years, and beautiful natural scenery, Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces is a must-see attraction that certainly cannot be missed.
Interesting Facts
- Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces are situated about 100 km from Guilin, in Longsheng County.
- There are roughly 66 sq km of terraced fields that comprise the site, with an altitude between 600 to 800 m (2000 to 2600 ft) above sea level.
- Several ethnic groups live within the area of the rice terraces including the Zhuang people, the Yao people, the Miao people, and the Dong people.
- A feat of engineering, Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces are considered the best example of this ingenious method of irrigation in China.
History Of Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces
Construction of the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces began during the Yuan dynasty (1271 to 1368) by the Zhuang people. The Zhuang ethnic minority is the largest minority group in China. 90 percent reside within Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. There are several villages and hamlets in the area inhabited by this ethnic minority, including Ping'an. The terraced fields around the village are the earliest and most developed in Longsheng County.
Another ethnic group present in the area who contributed to the construction of the rice terraces are the Yao people. This ethnic group lives in the mountainous parts of southern China. In addition to Guangxi, the Yao also reside in Hunan, Guizhou, Yunnan, Jiangxi, and Guangdong. Some of the Yao villages and hamlets situated within the site area include Dazhai, Tiantouzhai, Xiaozhai, and Xinzhai. These settlements are situated in an area known as the "Jinkeng Terraces."
The Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces were finally completed during the early Qing dynasty (1644 to 1911). With a rich history stretching over 650 years, these terraced fields are still cultivated today. However, for hundreds of years this incredible region of rice terraces was completely unknown to visitors and travelers. In the 1990s, a photographer named Li Yashi moved to the region and began photographing the stunning beauty of Longsheng County. Unsurprisingly, his images captivated the world, and cemented Dragon Backbone as a must-see tourist destination.
Culture Of Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces
Several villages are situated within the 66 sq km that comprise the rice terraces. The most popular areas are around Ping'an (home to the Zhuang people), and the Jinkeng area (home to the Yao). The name of the area stems from the fact that the top of the mountain range resembles the backbone of a dragon. In addition, the terraced fields look like scales of such a creature.
The terraced fields surrounding Ping'an are the oldest and most developed in the entire region. Likewise, this section is most popular with tourists. Inhabited by the Zhuang, villagers reside in traditional wooden houses constructed on stilts. Yet, despite it being a traditional ethnic village, Ping'an offers well-quipped modern facilities and conveniences.
The main scenic areas surrounding the village of Ping'an are "Seven Stars Around the Moon" and "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers". "Seven Stars Around the Moon" is essentially eight small mounds located in the middle of eight rice paddies. The middle mound (which is filled with water) resembles a moon, with the remaining seven mounds being compared to stars. "Nine Dragons and Five Tigers" is basically nine ridges in the landscape that look like nine dragons. There are five rocks that resemble tigers in shape (hence the name). Both these spots offer incredible panoramic views of the terraced fields surrounding Ping'an.
The other main terraced field area is known as "Jinkeng Rice Terrace". Jinkeng is far less popular with tourists because it is more remote. Likewise, many consider the scenery in this area more exquisite than in the Zhuang areas. The Yao minorities inhabit this section.
The two main villages in Jinkeng are Dazai and Tiantouzai. Located at the foot of the mountain, Dazai is the main visitor centre in the area, offering many hotels and guesthouses. Situated further up the slope of the mountain, the Yao people have constructed their traditional two-storey dwellings, nestled amid the spectacular vistas of the terraced fields.
The three main scenic spots in Jinkeng are Xishan Shaoyue (West Hill Music), Dajie Qianceng Titian (Large-Scale Thousand-Layer Terraces), and Jinfo Ding (Golden Buddha Peak). Golden Buddha Peak can be reached by cable car, which is the only place in the entirety of Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces offering cable car accessibility. Suffice to say, the scenery is extraordinary.
- The best time to visit the Jinkeng area is from April to late October, when farmers grow rice in the terraced fields.
- Specifically May, June, September, and October are the most scenic times to experience the rice terraces.
- Spring and fall are the most popular times to visit the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces for the hiking and photo-ops.
- There are three entrances to the Dragon Backbone Rice Terraces: the village of Ping'an, the village of Dazhai, and the ancient Zhuang Village.


text:
Fighting Force 64 is a boring beat-'em-up that doesn't offer anything more than its PlayStation counterpart - unless you count inferior sound and slowdown. If you haven't played the PlayStation version, and you are only interested in the game because of your fond memories of playing Final Fight or Streets of Rage, you'd better rent this one first.
You play as one of four characters: Hawk Manson, Ben "Smasher" Jackson, Mace Daniels, or Alana McKendrick. The characters have the same basic attacks, but they also have their own attributes and special moves. Playing the game basically consists of entering a new area, beating up all the generic bad guys the game throws at you, then moving on. There are seven different levels composed of 25 different stages. One nifty gameplay element that mixes the game up a bit is that you occasionally get to decide what level you'd like to go to next.
The only problem with the game is that once you've gone through a few levels, and you start seeing the same types of enemies and weapons over and over again, the game simply gets boring. You must stay in certain areas of a level until all the enemies in that section have been defeated. But there are a seemingly endless number of enemies for each section of the game, and they attack you in the same manner over and over again. This repetitiveness turns the game into mindless button pressing after a while. The method of attack from the beginning of the game to the end is basically the same: punch, punch, punch, or kick, kick, kick. The only strategy involved is avoiding letting your character get surrounded by multiple enemies.
Visually, Fighting Force 64 is on par with the PlayStation version, though it's not without its differences. The polygonal characters move realistically and look fairly detailed. The 3D environments look a little drab, but they manage to get the job done. The game does, however, suffer from some slowdown when too many objects and characters are on the screen at the same time. The slowdown is extremely noticeable when you are in a two-player game, and it is obvious enough to affect gameplay.
The camera view is, for the most part, always fixed from a diagonal three-quarter view that lets you see most of what's happening around you. The only problem we noticed regarding the camera happened during a two-player game. The view tried to shift from one character to another, causing nothing but confusion. The sound and music was poor and consisted of all the typical cheesy punch-and-hit sound effects that we've heard a million times before.
In the end, Fighting Force 64 is a lackluster game that could have been good if the designers had created different types of enemies and offered more attacks for both the playable characters and the enemies. But as it is, the game gets too boring, too fast. If you and a friend are looking for a new game to rent that lets you simply pound buttons, you might get a thrill out of Fighting Force for a night - anything beyond that and you're just throwing your money away.


text:
So what adventures are awaiting you in your new Subaru? The sky's the limit, but here's a few places to get you started. Here is a top-ten list of Indiana state parks that all offer you a chance for some great family fun in your new Subaru. Be sure to share your adventures with us on Facebook!
|Indiana Dunes consists of 2,182 acres of primitive, beautiful, historic and unique Hoosier landscape. It lies at the north end of State Road 49 in Porter County, and includes more than three miles of beautiful beach along Lake Michigan's southern shore. In the early 1900s scientists, recreationists and nature enthusiasts, recognizing the value and potential of the Indiana dunes area, fought to have the region preserved. As a result, in 1925, the state park was established. Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan. A wide range of habitats and plant species are found in the park, with vegetation stabilizing some of the sand. These habitats provide homes for many types of plants and animals. The lake also provides habitat for many aquatic species, as well as a constantly changing fishery.
Nature CenterPicnicking/SheltersAccess to Calumet TrailCross-country SkiingHiking TrailsFishing (Smelt Only)
Swimming / BeachBirdingCamping
|Fort Harrison is a state park for many seasons for many reasons. Patrons may enjoy visiting the park year round, especially in winter since Fort Harrison features one of the biggest sledding hills in the area. Spring is the season to walk with the woodland wildflowers in full bloom across the park. Summer is the perfect time for a canoe trip down Fall Creek, the major water feature that runs through the north side of Fort Harrison. Autumn brings warm, sunny days and breathtaking fall colors to this, the last forested corner left in Marion County. At Fort Harrison, landscape and history blend together at this unique setting on the north-east side of Indianapolis. The 1,700-acre park features walking and jogging trails, picnic sites, fishing access to Fall Creek and two national historic districts. The former Citizen's Military Training Camp is preserved around the park office in what was once known as Camp Glenn.
Dog ParkRecreation Buildings equipped with kitchenettes and restroomsNature Center/Interpretive Naturalist Services
SheltersPicnickingHiking Trails / Multi-use TrailBicycle TrailFishingSaddle Barn w/ horse trail rides, hay rides
Inn RestaurantIce FishingSledding hill and cross-country skiingShelters (one shelter equipped with fireplace)
|You'll marvel at the natural geologic wonders of this beautiful park as you hike along its famous trails. Nestled along State Road 47 southwest of Crawfordsville, the park offers the chance to explore deep, sandstone ravines, walk along stands of aged forests, and enjoy the scenic views along Sugar Creek. Make sure to visit the Colonel Richard Lieber Cabin, which commemorates the contributions of the father of Indiana's state park system. Turkey Run State Park is also located very close to Shades State Park which is a favorite for hikers and canoeists. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for your journey through this nature lover's paradise. Also on the property is Pine Hills Nature Preserve, which affords spectacular topography for those willing to take a fairly long hike.
Picnic areas w/sheltersInterpretive Naturalist ServicesNature Center / PlanetariumCabins, Inn Operated
Rental - Cultural Arts ProgramsFishingHiking TrailsTurkey Run Inn Accommodations w/ Indoor PoolInn RestaurantMeeting & Conference FacilitiesPlaygroundsSaddle Barn with escorted ridesTennis & Other GamesSwimming / PoolCamping
|Pokagon State Park is located near Angola, just off I-69. The park was originally called Lake James State Park when proposed to be the fifth Indiana State Park in 1925. The name was changed to Pokagon State Park to acknowledge the rich Native American heritage of the state and region. Leopold and Simon Pokagon were father and son and the last two most notable leaders of the Potawatomi. The park's Potawatomi Inn takes its name from these Native Americans, who made their home in the area. The inn, with its up-north fishing-lodge theme, is one of the Midwest's most popular resorts and conference centers. Natural lakes created by glaciers that melted 10,000 to 15,000 years ago, highlight Steuben County, which has more lakes than any other Indiana county. The park is framed by Lake James and Snow Lake, which offer abundant opportunities for boating, swimming, fishing and scenic sunsets.
Cross Country SkiingNature Center / Interpretive Naturalist ServicesPicnicking / SheltersMeeting & Conference Facilities
PicnickingPlayground EquipmentRental - Paddleboat, Rowboat and PontoonRental - Recreation BuildingSaddle Barn with escorted ridesSand Volley Ball CourtSwimming / BeachToboggan Run (seasonal)Camping
|Potato Creek is in north-central Indiana about 12 miles southwest of South Bend. The park features a wide array of activities and facilities for year-round enjoyment. Making reservations is advisable to enjoy some of the facilities at this very popular park. A variety of natural habitats await, including the 327-acre Worster Lake, old fields, mature woodlands, restored prairies and diverse wetlands. Each offers unique opportunities for plant and wildlife observation. Native peoples used the area for hunting and fishing. Enjoy a family cabin with your loved ones in an Indiana State Park this year. The cabins offer privacy and comfort with bedrooms, living areas, kitchens and modern bathroom facilities. Paddleboats, canoes, kayaks, rowboats and trolling motors can be rented during the summer months. Explore the prairie maze from mid-September through November.
Nature Center/Interpretive ServicesPicnicking/SheltersBicycle Trail / 3.2 milesBoat Launch Ramps / 2Boat Motor / Electric trolling onlyBridle TrailsCabins / 17Cross-Country SkiingFishing / Ice Fishing / Fishing PierFish Cleaning StationHiking TrailsMountain Bike Trail / 6.6 milesPlayground EquipmentRentals - Bicycle, Canoe, Paddleboat, Rowboat, Kayak, Trolling Motors, Recreation BuildingSwimming / BeachTubing HillWildlife Observation AreaCamping
|Explore the spectacular limestone canyon, flowing creek, and scenic waterfalls that highlight Indiana's first state park. Hike trails featuring diverse forest trees, spicebush, and native wildflowers, including a trail through Wolf Cave Nature Preserve and an accessible trail at the recently renovated nature center. Experience history as you climb the fire tower, use shelter houses or cross the stone arch bridge created by the Civilian Conservation Corps, or examine the historic Statehouse Quarry near White River, which furnished limestone used for the Indianapolis Statehouse. Relax in the lobby of Canyon Inn, open to all park visitors, or watch birds from the dining room porch. Catch cultural events such as concerts in the park amphitheater or attend the several special events hosted annually at the park. McCormick's Creek State Park offers active enjoyment through all seasons of the year.
Nature Center / Interpretive Naturalist ServicesPicnicking/SheltersHiking TrailsSaddle Barn & trail ridesTennis Courts
Recreation BuildingsRecreation CenterSwimming / PoolCamping
|Spring Mill State Park offers a powerful illustration of the link between the natural and cultural worlds. The water flowing from several cave springs led to the founding of an industrial village in the early 1800s. Pioneer entrepreneurs took advantage of a constant water source that never froze, using it to power several gristmills, a wool mill, a saw mill, and a distillery. In turn, pioneer settlers shaped the landscape around the village, clearing land for agriculture and timber. The park today continues to illustrate how nature shapes us and how we shape our environment. A parcel of virgin timber sits in contrast to regenerated forest, a man-made lake struggles to survive against the in-flow of silt from cave-fed systems, and the native flora and fauna face challenges from man's introduction of new species.
Pioneer VillageGrissom MemorialNature CenterNature NookTwin Caves Boat TourSchools and GroupsHiking & Biking
Lodging & DiningShelters & Picnic AreasPublic Swimming PoolCampstore / Hayrides / Bike RentalNature Preserves
Donaldson, Bronson, and Hamer CavesCamping
|Mounds State Park, located off I-69 east of Anderson, features 10 unique earthworks built by prehistoric Indians known as the Adena-Hopewell people. The largest earthwork, the Great Mound, is believed to have been constructed around 160 B.C. Archaeological surveys indicate the mounds were used as gathering places for religious ceremonies, from where astronomical alignments could be viewed. The White River was a trade and transportation route for the mound builders. Using dugout canoes, items were brought to the region. Copper from the north, shells from the Gulf, obsidian from the west and mica from the east have been found at the mounds. Be sure to visit our Nature Center, which includes a wildlife viewing room, animal displays, interactive games and more. Hours are 9 am to 4 pm daily. Naturalist-led hikes and interpretive programs are offered every weekend throughout the year.
Visitor Center and Gift Shop/Interpretive Naturalist ServicesPicnicking/SheltersHiking TrailsFishing (White River)Rental - Recreation BuildingCamp StoreSwimming / PoolCamping
|Clifty Falls State Park is located near Madison with entrances on state roads 56 and 62. The park's waterfalls change moods with the weather and the seasons and can range from roaring plunges to delicate bridal-veil mists to gleaming frozen titans. Winter and spring visits reveal them at their best. The rugged splendor of Clifty Canyon offers exciting year-round hiking and scenery. Clifty Creek's stony bed is littered with fossil remnants telling of a long vanished marine ecosystem that teemed with life that included ancient corals, ancestral squids, brachiopods and more. Fossil collecting within Clifty Falls State Park is prohibited but nearby collecting locations are readily accessible. Plan a park visit during one of the community's special events, such as the July Regatta hydroplane boat race or the Madison Chautauqua Festival of Art in late September.
Nature Center/Interpretive Naturalist ServicesSheltersPicnickingHiking TrailsTennis & Other GamesMeeting & Conference FacilitiesClifty Inn and RestaurantSwimming Pool / WaterslideCamping
All park information is courtesy of Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Please check their website for complete information regarding reservations and regulations.


text:
If you want the most durable and efficient air conditioning unit available in the market, you should go for the evaporative AC unit. While it's relatively new in the market, the process of evaporation that it uses has been utilised for cooling ever since the prehistoric age. That makes it an extremely useful air conditioning system that you should take advantage of. With that said, here are some of the benefits that you're going to get when you switch to an evaporative air conditioner:
Save Money On Your House Bills
In the current time when Australians are faced with extremely high energy costs, there's plenty of debate when it comes to using evaporative AC, or a refrigerated air conditioner. However, the reality is that when you look at each AC unit strictly, you'll realise that there's no debate at all as the evaporative air conditioner offer far lower running costs than a refrigerated unit. With increasing energy prices going around, it's refreshing and convenient to have an air conditioning unit that can combat this phenomenon by providing you with extreme energy efficiency. That's what an evaporative air conditioner can do for you.
Fresh, Cool, & Clean Air
What's better than cold air? Fresh, cool, and clean air! Some air conditioning units provide dry air that can trigger asthma. An evaporative air conditioner is different. With superb evaporating action, this AC unit can provide the coolest, freshest, and cleanest quality air that you can get at home. It's superior filtration also ensures that no bacteria in the air can enter your home once you use your evaporative AC.
Keeps Your Home Secure
With an evaporative air conditioner, you can now make your home cool without having to leave your doors or windows open. You can install a security relief vent and run your evaporative air conditioning unit while you're out. That way, you can still return to a cool house even when the doors and windows are locked while you're away.
Enjoy The Peace & Quiet
Finally, an evaporative air conditioner has a reputation for being the quietest air conditioning unit available. That way, you won't hear a thing. This AC unit is fantastic if you're studying for an exam, reciting for a presentation, working on a project, or even sleeping soundly.
If you want superior convenience with your air conditioning unit, you can't go wrong with choosing an evaporative AC. Purchase one for your home now! Visit our website and order online.


text:
Archived News
In August 2021 Finfeed changed from a website that covered ASX listed news to a website
that covered a select range of ASX
listed small cap Biotech stocks that we are personally invested in: find out more.
The old Finfeed website, and all of the old articles are kept here for record keeping purposes.VISIT NEW SITE
SPB secures 5 licenses in PNG
3 minute read
South Pacific Resources is a very high risk stock. Getting mining projects up and running in countries such as PNG is no simple feat for political and social reasons, and there may be challenges ahead. You need to fully inform yourself of all factors and information relating to this company before engaging with it.
South Pacific Resources (ASX:SPB) has secured five licenses, covering 75,000 km2, to explore the highly prospective unconventional oil and gas reserve acreage in Papua New Guinea.
The opportunity for unconventional exploration and development of oil and gas reserves in PNG has come about due to the country's Unconventional Hydrocarbons Act enacted on 26th February 2016, replacing the previous Oil and Gas Act of 1998.
Over the past few years SPB has been working alongside Petroleum and Energy Minister Micah, former Ministers Duban and Duma, and the PNG Department of Petroleum and Energy, in assessing the country's potential for shale gas.
Due to SPB's close relationship with the PNG government, Minister Micah reserved the licenses for five years ensuring SPB faces no competition.
The project has been undertaken with the full knowledge and support of the Prime Minister, the Hon. Peter O'Neill.
Current analysis has concluded that the unconventional oil and gas reserves may be significantly greater in magnitude than the country's known conventional oil and gas reserves.
The applications lodged by SPB for the unconventional hydrocarbon exploration and development in PNG cover:
- The shales surrounding the producing Foldbelt oil and gas fields, which could potentially provide the resources to extend the lives of the Kutubu, Gobe / SE Gobe, and other diminishing fields in the Foldbelt;
- The shales surrounding the Hides, Juha and P'Nyang gas fields that presently provide gas for the PNG LNG Project, for which a third train is presently being contemplated;
- The highly prospective shales surrounding the Elk / Antelope / Triceratops gas discoveries that comprise the proposed Papua LNG Project which is presently awaiting confirmation of sufficient reserves to enable the project's proponents to reach FID;
- The areas surrounding the proposed Stanley LNG Project in Western Province, which is presently looking for additional reserves sufficient to underpin a small scale LNG project; and
- A large area of the Foreland where a number of stranded unconventional oil and gas fields presently sit.
In recognition of SBP's relationship with the PNG government over the past few years the five applications will be reviewed and considered as a priority.
In the meantime, the PNG Petroleum and Energy department is allowing SBP to continue ongoing exploration and early drilling.
The new hydrocarbons legislation will allow PNG to develop the nation's previously untapped unconventional oil and gas reserves.
S3 Consortium Pty Ltd (CAR No.433913) is a corporate authorised representative of LeMessurier Securities Pty Ltd (AFSL No. 296877). The information contained in this article is general information only. Any advice is general advice only. Neither your personal objectives, financial situation nor needs have been taken into consideration. Accordingly you should consider how appropriate the advice (if any) is to those objectives, financial situation and needs, before acting on the advice.
Conflict of Interest Notice
S3 Consortium Pty Ltd does and seeks to do business with companies featured in its articles. As a result, investors should be aware that the Firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this article. Investors should consider this article as only a single factor in making any investment decision. The publishers of this article also wish to disclose that they may hold this stock in their portfolios and that any decision to purchase this stock should be done so after the purchaser has made their own inquires as to the validity of any information in this article.
Publishers Notice
The information contained in this article is current at the finalised date. The information contained in this article is based on sources reasonably considered to be reliable by S3 Consortium Pty Ltd, and available in the public domain.


text:
SocialStory did an interview piece a few days ago. They asked me about my views on the Indian Food & Agriculture sector in general and also for some details on our work at Caspian. Please find the detailed interview at SocialStory.
Tag: agriculture
MUDRA Bank – How will it help?
First things first, a regulator cum re-financier (market player) is bad design. Period. It leads to moral hazard where the regulator will shape policy to grow only its business. Yes, refinance is business.
But I hear that MUDRA Bank is expected to be a regulator and financier of microfinance institutions and micro-enterprises. Why?
The only other entity with such an entitlement, the National Housing Bank (which is a regulator and refinancier for Housing finance companies and bank housing loans) is expected to lose that status once the long pending NHB Bill is passed in its current form. The bill aims to move the regulatory powers of the NHB to the RBI and let NHB continue to operate as a sector focussed bank like NABARD and SIDBI. Obviously, the law makers realised that regulation and business do not go hand in hand.
That brings me to the second question, NABARD refinances MFIs, so does SIDBI. SIDBI refinances/ guarantees small/micro enterprise finance. So, basically, between the two they pretty much already do what the MUDRA Bank is supposed to do on the refinance side. So, why do we need a MUDRA Bank? Yes, they don't regulate. So, to regulate?
When the microfinance crisis broke out, there were discussions of NABARD being made a regulator for the MFI industry but that did not happen, primarily due to the fact that NABARD was actually a refinancier (a service provider) for MFIs and the significant majority wanted NABARD to continue as a service provider and not become a regulator in parts due to the lack of infrastructure and in parts to avoid the moral hazard issue. The only reason why NABARD was brought into the picture was microfinance institutions not only included the RBI regulated NBFC-MFIs but also societies and trusts not regulated by he RBI. However, NABARD felt that they did not have some of the "missing links to operate in the sector" as a regulator.
What then, will the MUDRA Bank do differently? If the several decade old and experienced NABARD thinks they can't handle the job, how will the MUDRA Bank manage?
Another interesting proposed change is that the FMC and SEBI are going to be merged, the logic seems to be that financial and commodity markets are, at the end of the day,markets and hence they should have a common regulator because this will streamline decision making and potentially trigger new products. Great!
And there comes my third question, why then are we trying to create multiple entities for microfinance and enterprise finance? Where is the coherence in "strategy"?
Instead of seeding new ideas, would it not be better to energise the NABARD and SIDBI to take the word "Development" in their names seriously for their respective sectors? To adopt innovation and shake away some of the bureaucracy that binds them down? To adopt proactive measures to tackle the problem of access to finance for small businesses?
And please, for the sake of humanity, why should a bank promoting entrepreneurship favour only the scheduled castes and tribes? Favour all enterpreneurs, if you can. Nobody does that in our country.
(Edited on 9th March, 2015 to add an article on the same topic by noted journalist/author Mr. Tamal Bandyopadhyay. He seems to point out similar concerns.)
Will de-listing of Fruits & Vegetables from APMC Act affect price?
Recently, the Indian Central Government requested all State Governments to delist fruits and vegetables from the Agriculture Produce Market Committees Act (APMC Act). This was to address rising price in fruits and vegetables. I was trying to understand how this would affect things going forward. A basic analysis of what I think is going to happen is given below.
Currently, the APMC Act makes it mandatory for farmers to sell their produce only to licensed merchants at mandis set up by state agriculture marketing boards. So, it is being said that delisting will eliminate these licensed merchants or middlemen who set up a cartel and raise the prices for super normal profits. So, farmers will now be able to sell directly to retailers or food processors and hence the buyers will get fruits and vegetables at a lower price.
In addition, commissions earned by the agents, mandi tax, octroi, VAT or sales tax and inter-state movement charges add to the price of fruits and vegetables. Delisting from APMC Act would enable sale of fruits and vegetables to happen without payment of commissions, mandi tax/cess. This means that delisting would certainly wipe out state revenues from mandi tax/cess and potentially reduce price but will it enable farmers to sell directly to consumers/buyers and avoid traders/commission agents?
Does the farmer sell at the APMC market even today? The Planning Commission says that 75% of farmers sell their produce at the farmgate to traders, aggregators and sometimes contract buyers. In earlier initiatives taken in Bihar or even Andhra Pradesh and a few other states, doing away with APMC Act restrictions or setting up of Farmer Markets have not been able to eliminate middle men completely and that is due to practical issues. It is mostly the aggregators or agents who take farmer certificate and sell under their name in the farmer market. For the sake of convenience, a group of farmers generally find somebody from the village and sell their produce to him and he gets a license to operate in this market as a "farmer". This is to arrive at a commercially viable and practical aggregation volume for transportation and time saving.
This means that under current situation, farmers are not reaching the APMC mandi anyways because of practical difficulties. How will they reach the consumer directly now when the fruits and vegetables have been delisted?They will need intermediaries or they will need consumers to reach out to them directly. Consumers will not be able to reach farmers directly. Fact is, they will need intermediaries, be it the local aggregators or the corporate retailers/buyers.
Question is, how do you ensure that the intermediaries do not form a cartel that jacks up prices for buyers once again? Will this deregulation reduce strength of cartels or lead to an increase in their power? In the past, states have delisted fruits and vegetables but haven't succeeded in breaking cartels. So it is unlikely that cartels will get demolished just by delisting. The cartel will weaken only when alternate channels are built to enable competition. Delisting enables corporate buyers to buy directly without having to depend upon intermediaries or having to enroll at the mandi and having to pay mandi cess. So, this will increase competition (at the cost of state revenues) but how will they reach farmers immediately? It is obvious that It is not going to immediately cool off the prices and it needs long term efforts in addition to just delisting. Unless multiple mutually independent market players enter the market, the pains of having to deal with high price will continue.
Another key component of the high price is spoilage that happens due to lack of appropriate cold chain facilities and change of multiple hands. So, it is important that this delisting initiative is followed by building physical infrastructure and competitive markets.
Such infrastructure has to be built by both private and public resources. Through policy stability and direction, large corporate buyers will now be encouraged to set up procurement networks deep into producing locations. It is also important that the state continues to provides alternate channels to farmers by building cold chain and storage facilities and supporting development of multiple options of storage and sale. Unless this is done, the corporate buyer may form one more cartel.
Let's face it. Farmers will not reach retailers or consumers directly. We will need intermediaries, be it local aggregators or corporate buyers. We have to take steps to improve efficiency in movement of fruits and vegetables through these intermediary channels to ensure quality at the right price.
It is easier said than done. Delisting of fruits and vegetables is the first, easy to implement step (though politically difficult). It must be followed by a series of difficult to implement steps that promote appropriate infrastructure to improve efficiency and ensure availability of fruits and vegetables at the right price. Hopefully, after paying the appropriate mandi taxes.
What do you think?
Renewable Energy.
Medical Technologies. (Detection and treatment)
Agriculture.- Food production & Food preservation.
That is where breakthrough innovation is required. We will possibly see breakthrough innovations in these areas (in that order) in future. Something similar to what we have seen in case of communication technologies over the past decade.
While Renewable Energy and Medical Technologies have received venture investments, Agri-Tech and Water are still to see mainstream venture capital investments.


text:
OCCUPIED JERUSALEM, (PIC)– An expert planning researcher has revealed that an official board in Israel is on the verge of approving the construction of 4,100 houses in Jewish settlements in Jerusalem.
The Israeli interior ministry tasked the board two months ago to see that settlement construction increases in Jerusalem, said Attorney Qais Nasser, who specializes in monitoring settlement activity in holy city.
In its first session scheduled for June 14, the committee is expected to approve plans to erect 4,100 homes in Ramat Shlomo, Gilo, Pisgat Ze'ev, and Har Homa.
(www.palestine-info.co.uk / 06.06.2011)


text:
Our family owned commercial roofing company serves Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, and has since 1969. We come to the table with experience, integrity, safety, quality craftsmanship and professional installers. Our reputation and work ethic earned us trust and confidence of many repeat customers, including automotive companies, retail/office complexes, property managers, hospitals and religious facilities. Commercial roofing has been our specialty for over 50 years and our success is carried by the commitment of our professional installers.
Due to the demand of different varieties of commercial roofing applications, our team is routinely updated to troubleshoot unique situations, develop custom solutions and creatively solve commercial roofing challenges. Our project surpervisors have 10-25 years experience on the job. They oversee crews who have 15 years on average in commercial roofing. And, we contract independent safety inspectors to ensure quality work is performed accurately and safely.
The Schena difference is our longstanding experience developing comercial roofing solutions and our commitment to do the right job. Call us to discuss your roofing options. (586) 949-4777


text:
Join us for an an incredible story by the talented Chris Flett as he discusses how he built a million dollar company by the age of seventeen! In this podcast you will not only hear valuable tips about building a business from scratch but also learn where to find more information on business development strategies over the course of your lifetime.
If you liked this style of podcast, be sure to hit the share button and check out Chris Flett's upcoming book at the link below!
Market Shark: www.chrisflett.com/market-shark
What Men Don't Tell Women About Business : www.chrisflett.com/what-men-don-t-…-about-business


text:
Some guys shoots two people then sprints to the gates of Fort Detrick. Now the base is locked down they have cops surrounding the schools.
August 2019
Fort Detrick researchers banned from working with anthrax, Ebola and smallpox until procedures improved
America's main biological warfare lab has been ordered to stop all research into the deadliest viruses and pathogens over fears contaminated waste could leak out of the facility.
Fort Detrick, in Maryland, has been the epicentre of the US Army's bioweapons research since the beginning of the Cold War.
But last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – the government's public health body – stripped the base of its license to handle highly restricted "select agents", which includes Ebola, smallpox and anthrax.
The unusual move follows an inspection by the CDC at Fort Detrick which found several problems with new procedures used to decontaminate waste water.
Emergency department (ED) visits related to e-cigarette, or vaping, products continue to decline, after sharply increasing in August 2019 and peaking in September.
On October 18, 2019, the CHS partnered with the World Economic Forum and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to host the tabletop exercise Event 201 in New York City.[29] According to the CHS, "[t]he exercise illustrated areas where public/private partnerships will be necessary during the response to a severe pandemic in order to diminish large-scale economic and societal consequences".
Event 201 simulated the effects of a fictional coronavirus originating in pigs. Claims that Event 201 was a rehearsal for the world's response to COVID-19 have been declared invalid by fact-checking organizations.
Did the Military World Games Spread COVID-19?
The October 2019 event, held in Wuhan, China, appears to have been a vector for spreading disease in the U.S. and around the world.
Contrary to the Pentagon's insistence, however, an investigation of COVID-19 cases in the military from official and public source materials shows that a strong correlation exists in COVID-19 cases reported at U.S. military facilities that are home bases of members of the U.S. team that went to Wuhan.
Before March 31, when the Pentagon restricted the release of information about COVID-19 cases at installations for security reasons, infections occurred at a minimum of 63 military facilities where team members returned after the Wuhan games.
In November 2019, Steven Hatfill and two other authors self-published Three Seconds Until Midnight. The book examines current preparedness and unpreparedness for a devastating future influenza pandemic.


text:
I've long praised anthologies as the way to go for anyone looking to get into reading poetry. Some good ones I've found have had a good mix of classics alongside contemporary, Western alongside Eastern, and mainstream alongside underground or minority poems. Other good ones have narrowed their focus to highlight a particular group of poets, forms, themes, or other specific interest. This book would fall into the narrowed focus category.
Focusing on contemporary American poetry, Marie Harris and Kathleen Aguero go into much detail in the preface describing what American poetry should entail according to them. I have to admit, they got my defenses up a little at first. Criticizing the usual canon of poems taught by university profs as being too restricted to white, bourgeois male poets, they go on to say how this no longer, nor ever did, adequately reflect society. Fine and dandy. Except that's not the way I remember my university English classes or the anthologies that were used. An Ear to The Ground was published in 1989. Maybe times had changed dramatically in the 6 years it would take me to first enter university, maybe MUN was exceptionally openminded, maybe Marie Harris and Kathleen Aguero were using outdated research, who knows. We certainly studied female poets, black poets, aboriginal poets, Eastern poets, and so forth. But we also studied Frost and Thomas. As I think we should have. The impression I had after reading the preface to An Ear To The Ground was that it would intentionally exclude any straight, white male poetry regardless of quality. As a straight, white male, I obviously take exception to this- especially in a book that is a supposed anthology of contemporary poetry, not an anthology of contemporary anthology of poetry by everyone except straight, white males.
The good news is, the poems collected here are fantastic. Yes, I can tell by some names which poets are Hispanic or Native American. Yes, I can read in the short bios at the back who published in Gay Poet Monthly. Yes, I can read poems about women being beaten by their husbands. But politics, affirmative action, causes, fairness or whatever you want to call it, come second to the poetry. Harris and Aguero did a fine job of selecting the poems. There are great examples of almost every poetic device imaginable; alliteration, rich imagery, voice, etc. Some are more experimental, such as Russell Atkins's "Trainyard At Night" which mimics the sound of a thunderstorm to create mood. Others, like Robin Becker's "Medical Science", use more traditional means like narrative. While I haven't come across any formally structured poems yet (that I've recognized as such anyway), I am thoroughly appreciating the diverse collection. And maybe there have been some straight, white male poets thrown into the mix. At this point, I'm enjoying it too much to care one way or the other.


text:
In a prior video we demonstrated how to clean mushrooms. Now that you've got a quick and easy way to clean lots of mushrooms, here's a recipe for Roasted Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs and Garlic.
Roasted mushrooms with fresh herbs and garlic is a simple dish that can be used in many ways. Serve as a starter course with crusty bread to sop up those tasty juices. Put them in a salad, warm, and use the juice in the vinaigrette. Top meat, chicken or eggs with the mushrooms. Eat them as a side dish. Use your imagination and you'll find lots of different ways to put this recipe to good use.
Watch the Roasted Mushrooms with Fresh Herbs and Garlic here.