text: NASDAQ:PEGAPegasystems Stock Price, Forecast & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Pegasystems Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. Log In and Add $100.16 -1.12 (-1.11 %) (As of 07/10/2020 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Today's Range$98.78Now: $100.16▼$101.6350-Day Range$89.97MA: $96.70▼$103.0052-Week Range$38.01Now: $100.16▼$107.19Volume319,200 shsAverage Volume360,321 shsMarket Capitalization$8.02 billionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield0.12%Beta1.28 ProfileAnalyst RatingsAdvanced ChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsSocial Media Pegasystems Inc. develops, markets, licenses, and supports enterprise software applications in the United States, India, and internationally. It provides Pega Platform, an application development product for clients; and Pega Infinity, a software platform that unifies customer engagement and digital process automation. The company offers customer engagement applications, including Pega Marketing that enable enterprises to enhance customer acquisition and experiences across inbound, outbound, and paid media channels; Pega Sales Automation to automate and manage the sales process; and Pega Customer Service to anticipate customer needs, connect customers to people and systems, and automate customer interactions to evolve the customer service experience, as well as to allow enterprises to deliver interactions across channels and enhance employee productivity. It also provides digital process automation products for businesses with capabilities to automate industry-specific business processes. In addition, the company offers Pega Cloud that allows clients to develop, test, and deploy applications and the Pega Platform using an Internet-based infrastructure; and guidance and implementation, technical support, and instructor-led and online training services. It primarily markets its software and services to financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and high tech, communications and media, insurance, government, consumer services, and life sciences markets through a direct sales force, as well as partnerships with technology providers and application developers. Pegasystems Inc. was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts.Read More Beat the Market (BTM) Rank™ 3.4 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingPegasystems has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.88, and is based on 7 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $114.00, Pegasystems has a potential upside of 13.8% from its current price of $100.16.Amount of Analyst CoveragePegasystems has been the subject of 8 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock. Previous Next 2.2 Community Rank Outperform VotesPegasystems has received 399 "outperform" votes. (Add your "outperform" vote.)Underperform VotesPegasystems has received 489 "underperform" votes. (Add your "underperform" vote.)Community SentimentPegasystems has received 55.07% "underperform" votes from our community.MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about Pegasystems and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe PEGA will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe PEGA will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days. Previous Next 0.0 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldPegasystems has a dividend yield of 0.12%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthPegasystems does not have a long track record of dividend growth. Previous Next 2.0 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Pegasystems insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,810,699.00 in company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders51.89% of the stock of Pegasystems is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions48.36% of the stock of Pegasystems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 0.6 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Pegasystems are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($1.01) to ($0.56) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Pegasystems is -91.05, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Pegasystems is -91.05, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioPegasystems has a P/B Ratio of 14.75. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next Analyst Opinion: 3.4Community Rank: 2.2Dividend Strength: 0.0Insider Behavior: 2.0Valuation: 0.6 5 -4 -3 -2 -1 -Overall Beat the Market Rank™1.65 out of 5 stars Industry, Sector and Symbol Stock Exchange NASDAQ Industry Data processing & preparation Sub-IndustryApplication Software SectorComputer and Technology Current SymbolNASDAQ:PEGA Previous Symbol CUSIP70557310 CIK1013857 Webwww.pega.com Phone617-374-9600Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.98 Current Ratio2.90 Quick Ratio2.90Price-To-Earnings Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/A Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$911.38 million Price / Sales8.80 Cash FlowN/A Price / Cash FlowN/A Book Value$6.79 per share Price / Book14.75Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($1.25) Net Income$-90,430,000.00 Net Margins-9.03% Return on Equity-16.20% Return on Assets-8.22%Miscellaneous Employees5,155 Outstanding Shares80,090,000Market Cap$8.02 billion Next Earnings Date8/5/2020 (Estimated) OptionableOptionable NASDAQ:PEGA Rates by TradingView Receive PEGA News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for PEGA and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Pegasystems (NASDAQ:PEGA) Frequently Asked Questions How has Pegasystems' stock been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)? Pegasystems' stock was trading at $79.56 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, PEGA stock has increased by 25.9% and is now trading at $100.16. View which stocks have been most impacted by Coronavirus. Do Wall Street analysts recommend investors buy shares of Pegasystems? 8 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Pegasystems in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 7 buy ratings for the stock, resulting in a consensus recommendation of "Buy." View analyst ratings for Pegasystems. When is Pegasystems' next earnings date? Pegasystems is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, August 5th 2020. View our earnings forecast for Pegasystems. How were Pegasystems' earnings last quarter? Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGA) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, April, 29th. The technology company reported $0.05 EPS for the quarter, topping the Thomson Reuters' consensus estimate of $0.01 by $0.04. The technology company had revenue of $265.59 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $255.98 million. Pegasystems had a negative return on equity of 16.20% and a negative net margin of 9.03%. The business's revenue was up 25.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted ($0.12) EPS. View Pegasystems' earnings history. How often does Pegasystems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Pegasystems? Pegasystems announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, June 15th. Investors of record on Wednesday, July 1st will be given a dividend of $0.03 per share on Wednesday, July 15th. This represents a $0.12 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.12%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 30th. View Pegasystems' dividend history. When did Pegasystems' stock split? How did Pegasystems' stock split work? Pegasystems's stock split before market open on Wednesday, April 2nd 2014. The 2-1 split was announced on Monday, March 10th 2014. The newly minted shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Tuesday, April 1st 2014. An investor that had 100 shares of Pegasystems stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split. What price target have analysts set for PEGA? 8 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price targets for Pegasystems' shares. Their forecasts range from $104.00 to $120.00. On average, they expect Pegasystems' stock price to reach $114.00 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 13.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts' price targets for Pegasystems. Has Pegasystems been receiving favorable news coverage? Media headlines about PEGA stock have been trending somewhat positive recently, InfoTrie reports. InfoTrie ranks the sentiment of news coverage by reviewing more than six thousand blog and news sources in real-time. The firm ranks coverage of companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores closest to five being the most favorable. Pegasystems earned a media sentiment score of 1.3 on InfoTrie's scale. They also gave media stories about the technology company a news buzz of 0.0 out of 10, indicating that recent news coverage is extremely unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the next few days. View the latest news about Pegasystems. Who are some of Pegasystems' key competitors? Some companies that are related to Pegasystems include Adobe (ADBE), salesforce.com (CRM), Intuit (INTU), Autodesk (ADSK), Workday (WDAY), Splunk (SPLK), Synopsys (SNPS), Cadence Design Systems (CDNS), ANSYS (ANSS), Citrix Systems (CTXS), SS&C Technologies (SSNC), Tyler Technologies (TYL), FactSet Research Systems (FDS), Fair Isaac (FICO) and Guidewire Software (GWRE). View all competitors. What other stocks do shareholders of Pegasystems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Pegasystems investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), salesforce.com (CRM), Netflix (NFLX), Walt Disney (DIS), Adobe (ADBE), Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), XPO Logistics (XPO), Boeing (BA) and Mastercard (MA). Who are Pegasystems' key executives? Pegasystems' management team includes the following people: Mr. Alan Trefler, Founder, CEO & Chairman (Age 63)Mr. Kenneth R. Stillwell Jr., SVP, Chief Admin. Officer & CFO (Age 48)Mr. Michael R. Pyle, Sr. VP of Engineering & Product Devel. (Age 64)Mr. Douglas I. Kra, Sr. VP of Global Customer Success (Age 56)Mr. Leon Trefler, Sr. VP of Global Customer Success (Age 58) What is Pegasystems' stock symbol? Pegasystems trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "PEGA." Who are Pegasystems' major shareholders? Pegasystems' stock is owned by a number of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include Riverbridge Partners LLC (1.52%) and Envestnet Asset Management Inc. (0.05%). Company insiders that own Pegasystems stock include Alan Trefler, Douglas I Kra, Efstathios A Kouninis, James P Ohalloran, Kenneth Stillwell, Larry Weber, Leon Trefler, Michael R Pyle and Richard H Jones. View institutional ownership trends for Pegasystems. Which major investors are selling Pegasystems stock? PEGA stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Riverbridge Partners LLC. Company insiders that have sold Pegasystems company stock in the last year include Douglas I Kra, Efstathios A Kouninis, Kenneth Stillwell, Leon Trefler, Michael R Pyle, and Richard H Jones. View insider buying and selling activity for Pegasystems. Which major investors are buying Pegasystems stock? PEGA stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Envestnet Asset Management Inc.. View insider buying and selling activity for Pegasystems. How do I buy shares of Pegasystems? Shares of PEGA can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. What is Pegasystems' stock price today? One share of PEGA stock can currently be purchased for approximately $100.16. How big of a company is Pegasystems? Pegasystems has a market capitalization of $8.02 billion and generates $911.38 million in revenue each year. The technology company earns $-90,430,000.00 in net income (profit) each year or ($1.25) on an earnings per share basis. Pegasystems employs 5,155 workers across the globe. What is Pegasystems' official website? The official website for Pegasystems is www.pega.com. 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The Extended Moment: Fifty Years of Collecting Photographs is a celebration of the art of photography from the Canadian Photography Institute of the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. This exhibition explores the development of photography from daguerreotype photographs to digital images, monochrome to saturated colour, while exploring the production of photojournalism, vernacular photographs, and portraiture. Collected over a fifty year period, some highlights include: Alethia (Alice Liddel) (1872) by Julia Margaret Cameron (British, 1815-1879), Photographer's Display (c. 1936) by Walker Evans (American, 1903-1975), Valencia, Spain (1933, printed before 1947) by Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004), Self-portrait (1983) by Arnaud Maggs (Canadian, 1926-2012), James # 5 (2008) by Spring Hurlbut (Canadian, 1952 –), and To Raise the Water Level in a Fish Pond (Close Up) (1997) by Zhang Huan (Chinese, 1965 – ), among many others. Featuring 70 photographs and related images that range from 1850s to 2000s, the exhibition demonstrates the technological advances over the decades and reveals that the basic impetus behind the art of photography remains the same. Ann Thomas, Senior Curator at the Canadian Photography Institute, and the Curator of The Extended Moment states that "it is not only the way in which the camera – analogue or digital – captures and fixes the instant that captivates us, but also the enduring fascination with the resulting images that gives: The Extended Moment."
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To Raise the Water Level in a Fish Pond (Close Up), 1997
dye coupler print, 83 x 117 cm approx.; image: 69 x 103 cm (includes dark border)
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The Blue Wave that swept several Republican stalwarts out of office on Nov. 6 made its final sweep across Missouri City on Saturday in historic fashion as longtime Mayor Allen Owen was defeated in a runoff election by Councilmember Yolanda Ford.
Ford became the first black and the first woman to be elected mayor of Missouri City. Although the election is non-partisan, Ford had the backing of the Democratic Party. Owen has long been tied to the Republican Party.
"I am so proud that the residents of Missouri City have elected me as their mayor. After having served on the city council for the past five years, and as a lifelong resident, I am deeply invested in the well-being and growth of Missouri City, and I look forward to working with citizens, the city council and others toward its betterment," Ford said in a statement.
Ford had 5, 015 votes (51.9 percent) to Owen's 4,642 (48.1 Percent). In another runoff election, Councilmember Chris Preston easily won re-election 6,050 (64.2 percent) to challenger Susan Soto's 3,377 (35.8 percent).
The so-called Blue Wave was a major push by the Democratic Party to get Democrats elected locally and across Texas. Nearly every Democrat won their election in Fort Bend County on Nov. 6, taking the seats of County Judge, Precinct 4 Commissioner, and many other positions and judgeships.
Owen was first elected mayor in 1994 and served on the city council for eight years prior to that.
"I am proud of what I have helped the City to accomplish this past 39 years," he said. "When I began this journey we were a little sleepy bedroom community of 24,000 people. Today we are a thriving multi-purpose City of nearly 80,000. I am glad to have just been a part of that growth.
"In elections there are always winners and losers. The citizens have spoken and said they are ready for someone else to take the reins. I wish the new Mayor and Council the best and I will now go back to being the normal citizen I was 39 years ago. It will give me the opportunity to spend more time with my family, play more golf, and sleep better at night. I have not gone away, I am just starting another chapter in my life. I think God still has other plans for me."
Ford took the oath of office as a city council member in July of 2013, becoming the fourth woman in Missouri City's history to be elected to council. With 20 years of experience in community development, land acquisition and leadership, Ford ran a grassroots mayoral campaign based on key issues such as increasing city revenue, building economic opportunity, creating redevelopment incentives, promoting community safety and addressing aging infrastructure.
Ford is a native of Missouri City and a graduate of Dulles High School. She earned a bachelor of science in psychology from the University of Houston and a master of architecture from Prairie View A&M University.
The runoff election results will be canvassed at the Monday, Dec. 17, special city council meeting. The candidates can then be sworn in after that at the regular meeting that immediately follows the canvassing. Ford becomes the 11th mayor of the 62-year-old city.


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Last year we started 'daily 5' mid year. This year we have started day one.
Today we began to revise what is best fit and how this looks in 'word work'.
My Preps are all learning different coloured words using M100W's and this is the basis for our best fit word work. Some groups are working on silly sentences, which is a commercial kit and reading them independently.
Another group are using salt words to write their red words. This is in a container with about 2cm of salt in the bottom, like an old fashioned sand tray.
I also introduced LSCWC. They look at the word, say it out loud, cover it, write it and then check it.
They gave it a good go and I can see that I need to look at letter reversals and word reversals. I also noticed that we need to work on spaces between words too! An easy way to set learning goals.
There was also a group that are working on rhyming words and this was a lot of fun. There was lots of laughter about what else rhymes.


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An excellent (but sad) email on Swansea City
More Swansea City misery. Any other season that result would have been par for the course. Given what has happened at other clubs recently we absolutely had to draw that game at a minimum, especially after going 1-0 up. As much as I don't blame Clement for our predicament per se, I do believe that he is not helping the situation. Now for the explanation…
A lot of people have been talking about the Premier League's new found pragmatism in games against the top six. Swansea have taken this one step further and had this approach against all teams. We started playing a midfield diamond a while back to accommodate Sigurdsson and Llorente. That was all well and good as they were clearly our best two players. However it entrenched for the first time a feeling that individuals are more important than the team.
Our success was always on finding a system that worked and then finding players to replace the ones that inevitably left for bigger things (with our blessing). Width, passing, possession, all words that nobody would associate with us now.
Clement has finally realised we need width but hasn't played wingers for 12 months and is surprised that they're all horrifically out of form. I went to the first two home games but can't bring myself to go any more (I do also play on a Saturday but our home form isn't making me want to skip games).
Essentially I'm just disappointed because we sold out. You look at Burnley now and the fact what sticking with your ideals as long as performance levels match expectations can do. No little irony that we sold them Cork and replaced him with Porno Tache Mesa. News today is there is no less than 31 people involved in the consortium that owns the Swans including hilarious American actors with a clear knowledge of UK football…
I'm past anger and now apathetic. This may sound whiny and a lot of you might think we are ungrateful for the ride we had. We don't expect to be a Premier League team and would have enjoyed our only expected season in the top flight. The anger is that we've sold the club to asset strippers after being the model for a community football club. The previous owners never made us think this would happen. Just bear in mind we've had this a lot with past players, managers and owners.
We'll always be a stepping stone club and be happy with that, the memories are worth it. It's the self inflicted, ruinous, opportunist behaviour with no respect for the fans that we can't accept. If somebody offered me top 6 in League Two to go back to the club we were I'd bite their hand off. Those were fun days!
Darren, Swansea (Zaha must be licking his lips for next weekend)
I'm done with Paul Clement
Getting physically sick watching the Swansea City and Everton game. Why is Wilfried Bony not playing in this game right now? Oh wait, because he tweaked a muscle playing in a game that was as close to a guaranteed loss as you can get (man city). Oh wait, he tweaked it again. Who the hell could have seen that coming!?
I'm done with Paul Clement. He should have had the guts to sit Bony against his old team and rested him up for a key game that was incredibly within reach.
A coach needs to have the vision, heart, and testicular fortitude to lead no matter what, and man did Clement get this wrong. It happens frequently now with him.
Damn I hate this beautiful game.
Dave in Chicago
Chelsea should buy Sanchez and Aubameyang for the bench?!
With no offence to Zaha and his resurgence in form at Palace, he is not what Chelsea should be looking for. For lack of better description I consider him to be form player who thrives on confidence and support from entire team.
Given that it's certain we are going to get rid of Luiz and Batshuayi, I would suggest we sell Willian too for pretty money. I do like Willian quite a lot but don't think he is being allowed to play at his true potential and maybe he won't reach it at Chelsea. I think with Pedro we have good backup (or equal) talent. We should sell Willian at north of 60mill to make money for new buys.
What Chelsea needs right now is not squad players. We need world class players who are probably game changers. Imagine Chelsea lining up 3-5-2. As in: Courtois, Azpi, Christensen, Rudiger, Mahrez, Alex Sandro, Kante, Fabregas, Ozil, Hazard, Morata. Bench/Reserve: Pedro , Zouma, Cahill, Zappacosta, Alex is Sanchez, Aubameyang, Willy, Moses and Bakayoko, Alonso, along with academy players.
I think this team will give City a run for its money. With Auba and Sanchez we will have two amazing players ready to replace Hazard and Morata when needed. Game time will not be an issue given injuries and four competitions we are in.
I think we are going to generate at least 120-130million from Sales of Willian, Batshuyai and Luiz. We should get Ozil and Sanchez for 20m each. Alex for 60million and Mahrez for 30. While I accept this is probably not going to happen, it is a perfectly reasonable expectation given the money we have and the availability of the players.
If we need to be at the top we should stop mucking around with average squad players like Zaha, Barkley, AOC, Lorente and go for the best players only. We have enough academy players to make up numbers if it comes to that.
Given the City situation, it does not look likely any team let alone Chelsea will be able to win PL for next 2-3 years, unless we go all out and get worldies.
B CfC
Managers get a rough ride
Football365, the Mail, the Sun, the Guardian, Radio 5 Live, Fourfourtwo, Football Focus. All football media outlets except Match magazine circa 1996. All of these to some extent discuss the performance of managers. They strongly imply they should go never to be employed again or they eulogise them almost beyond what is rational for one human being to achieve.
Now I looked at the table the other day and loosely the league looks how it should. The teams with the best players are nearer to the top. Everton notably are slightly behind after a poor start but making up ground fast. Burnley of course are the massive outliers, as were Palace up until recently.
Now managers obviously can overachieve and underachieve. Sean Dyche and Pep Guardiola are the biggest over achievers so far this year. I think Man City have the best squad but not by the extent they are at the top of the table. I think that football journalists of all types maybe should take greater note of the importance of players. Take the curious case of Gyllfi Sigurdsson.
Gyllfi scored a beauty yesterday against his old club. Last year I think Clement deserved the mild credit he got for keeping Swansea up. But only that – mild credit. It was creating a system for Sigurdsson and Llorente to shine that he deserves any credit. The majority should go to the players themselves. I don't think Clement deserves the sack now. He is performing at exactly the same standard he was before. But now he has the worst squad in the league. Before owners or journalists or fans or anyone else criticise managers they really should consider where the teams should be in the league if their players were left to their own devices.
Now you recently had concerns – I won't get into the reasons for this – about the employment of Moyes, Allardyce and Pardew. Do you know who I think has done best out of these 3? It's Chunky. I would say Allardyce and Moyes are only doing what they should be with those players. West Brom have deserved points against 2 of the top 4 and a resurgent Palace. They have conceded 3 goals. Have you seen that West Brom squad? You know as well as I do it's awful. Pulis had constructed a team with no attacking threat at all and I'm afraid it's not Pardew's fault.
Managers are screwed and almost all will eventually fail. Before kicking them let's just consider what they have to work with. Anyway that's my thoughts on managers and players and possibly being a little more sparing on speculative criticism. Ciao.
The Bundesliga is nailing VAR
A busy few weeks at work came to an end today so I began catching up on all the highlights from the various leagues I had set to record. While watching Bayern vs. Stuttgart at 1-0, a Stuttgart player appeared to be fouled in the box in the dying minutes of the game.
Over the span of ~30 seconds, the referee ran over to a little booth on the sideline, peacefully viewed a replay of the foul, determined that it was, in fact, a penalty and pointed to the spot. The entire episode was seamless and resulted in the correct decision being awarded in a matter of seconds (penalty was saved though).
I'm not sure if work has had me living under a rock, but the German league should be commended for 1) their adoption of this technology, and 2) facilitating the viewers by setting a blue print that allows for the quickest route for the correct decision (and the whole process did not take anything away from the energy and drama either – in fact it added to it).
Long way of asking – are other leagues viewing the German league's use of this tech and hopefully find it successful enough to adopt?
Humza, Arsenal, New York
Well done to teams who have a go (even if it doesn't work?)
Imagine my delight this summer when the Wembley effect of trebling your potential weekly attendance made the Tottenham Season Ticket waiting list open up as wide as the Stoke City defence. I duly ticked something off my bucket list by shelling out for a seat in block 551. Good view too!
But I'm not sure I'm all that impressed and it's not because Spurs haven't continued their form of last season into this. I don't say this every day… in fact, until yesterday, I've never said it – but I read with interest what Phil Neville had to say on the BBC website when he bemoaned the fact half the league seems so afraid of losing, they don't even try to win.
Having now watched nine home games at Wembley, I am sad to say that there is no Wembley curse for Tottenham beyond the fact that more than half the league have no interest in actually playing when they come to the "home of football". Burnley, Swansea, Bournemouth, Palace, WBA and Brighton all set ten men behind the ball and showed close to zero attacking intent. Watching Spurs trying (and mostly failing) to break them down has been miserable.
What mystifies me even more is that when we did eventually take the lead in some of those games, Burnley, Bournemouth, Palace & Brighton still didn't have a proper go and try to get back in the game until the last five minutes! How on earth do you expect to get back on level terms or even win games if you never try and have a crack at the opposition?
I know you've since sacked your manager, but if I was a West Brom fan, I would be fuming at having to watch that amount of spoiling, time wasting, procrastinating, parking the bus, boring, unambitious drivel.
I think you could also add Chelsea to the list of teams who didn't really have a crack because they came to Wembley and had exactly the same game plan. The difference for CFC was that it was a tactical masterclass of defensive football and when they had chances, they took 'em. I still can't quite work out how we managed to lose that one.
So, with that in mind, can I lead a rare round of applause for Stoke City? They were awful. Don't get me wrong. But at least they tried to give us a game. Liverpool, Dortmund and Madrid all went on the front foot as well, but you would expect that of the 'big teams'. I'm now rooting for Stoke to get themselves out of the mucky mire – I'd rather see teams stay in the league by trying to win games over those who are trying not to lose them.
As the great Danny Blanchflower once (almost) said "The game is about… going out and beating the other lot, not waiting for them to die of boredom."
Dave (amazing how a Season Ticket can make anyone an expert) in Kent
A really bloody good stat, this
All this talk of Kaka retiring made me realise that Ronaldo and Messi have been so dominant for so long, that there are no other Ballon D'or winners still playing professional football.
Two of the best players of all time sharing a decade of Ballon D'ors has been amazing to watch and i doubt we'll see it again for a long time.
Craig (The one before Kaka was Cannavaro and that was a lifetime ago) Belfast
Nicknames are bad names
Craigy asks in important question, and there are rules about nicknames. Otomendi will be called "Mendo".
The nickname rule states that if your name already ends in a "y" sound (Rooney, etc.) your nickname will end in "-O" (therefore Roon-o). You can drop the ending completely and add an "S" instead (Roons). You flat-out can't be Rooney-y. If the nickname sounds awkward (Terr-o, Terrs) you can use the first name instead (John-o) or, more recently, go to initials (JT).
I think the Football League has the full rulebook somewhere at Lancaster Gate, but two syllables and -Y or -O covers most of the cases.
Of course, the rules are different for foreigns. The PFM's just use "The" + country of apparent origin + "Lad". Hence Diego Costa is "The Spanish Lad" even though he's Brazilian.
Steve-o, (Last name sounds awkward under the John Terry clause above), Los Angeles
He literally messaged me asking if I'd seen it he was so proud
"With managers, as with sub-editors, great ones can rectify the errors of others, but only the best can corect their own."
Was that a delightfully clever joke in Matt Stead's Silva piece, or am I just being an ass highlighting his spelling mistakes?
Néill, (Where's Walcott?), Ireland


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Seared Day Boat Scallop
Wild Mushroom Risotto
White Chocolate and Lemon Sauce
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Chocolate and Espresso Coffee-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin Medallions
Mango Sauce
Chocolate Noodle Kugel
Wine: Rebel Wine Company "The Show" Malbec
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Parmesan and Chocolate Basket
Mixed Greens
Organic Chocolate Nibs
Dark-Chocolate-Dipped Bacon
Ginger-Citrus Vinaigrette
Wine: Graffigna Pinot Grigio
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Duck Confit with Chili-Chocolate Mole Sauce
Agave Rum-Grilled Bosc Pear
Wine: Campo Viejo Rioja
Fifth Course
Panko-and-Hazelnut-Crusted Scampi
Hazelnut Chocolate Sauce
Brunoise of Fresh Melons in a Chocolate Liqueur
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Great American Tower shooter pleads guilty to gun charge
Rayshaun Herald, 23, pleads guilty
A man charged in connection to several shooting incidents at Great American Tower in downtown Cincinnati pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a felony gun charge.
Rayshaun Herald, 23, of Cincinnati, pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm after being convicted of a felony offense.
Herald was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 16 of one count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Specifically, he possessed a loaded 9 mm after having been convicted for trafficking in cocaine and having weapons while under disability, according to prosecutors.
Investigators linked Herald to shootings in Walnut Hills in May 2015 and The Great American Tower at Queen City Square in January 2015 through the use of a national database called the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network.
No one was hurt when the downtown buildings were fired at, but windows in the building were shattered.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.


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So you are ready to buy a coffee machine. You could just go to the closest retail store and pick up a random cheap coffee maker that ends up breaking down or worse…making a terrible cup of joe. Fortunately manufacturers have worked tirelessly to develop machines that bring out the best flavor and aroma from your coffee.
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Price: $134
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If you're looking to brew your coffee super-fast then this one's for you. This coffeemaker is truly well liked everywhere including online marketplaces due to the swiftness it carries with it. With this one, you won't have to stress about downing another cup of coffee before it cools off. With its 1500 watt heater and advanced circuits, it can maintain ideal brewing temperatures close to 200 degrees. In addition, it has extra features like the pre-infusion mode that can wet your ground coffee beforehand. An alternate version in chic black is available for those who despise stainless steel.
3. Hamilton Beach BrewStation
Price: $39
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Talk about customization and here comes the Hamilton Beach BrewStation. With this coffeemaker you can brew the way you want to: regular, bold, iced or in small batches. Serving through this coffeemaker is as easy as it gets thanks to its ergonomic design.
4. KRUPS KM9008 Programmable Coffee Maker
Price: $570
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The price may not be right for everyone when it comes to the KM9008 but with this coffeemaker you'll get the unparalleled bliss of coffee at just the right temperature. The coffeemaker uses special warming technology that keeps the temperature and thus the taste consistent for over 4 hours! You can program it for different settings on weekdays and weekends.
5. Brew Express Programmable 10-Cup Recessed Coffee Maker
Price: $399
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This is the definition of space optimization. With this coffeemaker, you'll not only get a stainless steel beauty product for the kitchen, but also get a decent sized product that will give you one of the best tasting coffee in the world. The coffeemaker can hook up right to the home's water supply and to the power supply, meaning you'll never have to worry about any utility problem associated with it.
6. Bella Dual Brew Coffee Maker
Price: $37
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The coffeemaker is perfect for people on the go as it can give you a nice cup of java in a mug friendly environment! Through a reusable filter basket you can use it with K-cup capsules and coffee grounds. There are a handful of brew sizes you can choose from as well.
7. Diamonds Collection 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Price: $297
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This is one heck of a stylish coffee maker. With its powerfully back-lit LED display and 5.6 pounds design, the coffee maker has all the features of an expensive coffee-maker and checks all the ticks when it comes ergonomics.
8. Black and Decker Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker
Price: $19
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This is how low it goes. With an integrated permanent filter and a 15 ounce stainless steel mug, this a perfect coffeemaker for people in a hurry.
9. Mr. Coffee FTX Series 12 Cup Programmable Coffeemaker
Price: $63
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Mr. Coffee is back with a new model. Stainless steel gives this coffeemaker unprecedented appeal while its internal features extract maximum coffee flavor. Which combied with an efficient water filtration system, gives you a refeshing coffee taste.
10. De' Longhi 12-Cup Coffee Maker
Price: $52
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This is a simple coffeemaker that comes at an attractive price and can brew a great cup of coffee. Incorporating a permanent coffee filter and nonstick warming plate, you'll get the bang for your buck you deserve.
11. Cuisinart Perfec Temp
Price: $96
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With all the modern features you're looking for, this coffeemaker comes with a host of abilities the most paramount of which is its 14-cup capacity that will fulfill even the most impatient of coffee drinkers.
12. Pink Cuisinart 12-Cup Programmable Coffee Maker
Price: $68
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You're young and in love! This coffeemaker will give your kitchen a fresh look with its pink complexion. But that's not the end of it. This coffeemaker is completely programmable, self-cleaning and designed with stainless steel so you won't have to think about struggling to get a nice cup of coffee anymore.
13. Hamilton Beach Ensemble
Price: $40
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The 12-cup coffeemaker will keep you happy not only with its stylish glass carafe but also with its modern features and drip-free spout.
14. Keurig K10 Mini Plus Brewing System
Price: $72
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2 minutes is all that is required for a delicious cup of coffee, tea or an iced beverage in this machine. An attractive design and a couple of modern features make it an obvious choice at the price.
15. Cuisinart Grind and Brew Thermal 10 Cup Auto Coffeemaker
Price: $79
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Make your own coffee by grinding your own beans right at your home. This is a 24 hour programmable coffee maker that comes with auto shut-off and stainless steel carafe. With features like these, hot coffee will never leave your side.
Our Conclusion
We found our list of coffee makers to be the best variety of amazing machines that everyone should have in their kitchen. Our extensive testing focused on quality, convenience and price to take the guess work out of purchase your new coffee machine. Coffee is an important part of everyday life, from motivating and energizing you throughout the day, to its social importance by sharing a cup with a friend or loved one, coffee has made its way into every aspect of our daily lives.
Creating the perfect cup of coffee at home should not be a chore, it should be a delight. With the right machine, it can be that easy and rewarding. Just think of how much time and money you will save by not going to the expensive coffee shop! Avoid bland and tasteless cheap coffees at gas stations and donut shops.
No matter if you are an expert on gourmet coffee or just like a quick and convenient way to get your caffeine kick, you can find the best automatic coffee maker to suit your needs here. Our reviews contain a variety of high quality coffee machines, so we are sure we have given everyone the wealth of information we had to choose the best machine to buy for most people.
Additional Sources:
- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Freshen Up; Manual Brewing Techniques
- The Wall Street Journal The K-Cup Patent Is Dead, Long Live The K-Cup
- LA Weekly Drink This Now: Cognoscenti Coffee's On-the-Menu Cortado
- Coffee Heroes How To Make The Perfect Espresso Shot
- Mountain City Coffee Roasters Brewing — How to Get the Most Out of Your Coffee


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Charlotte, VT220 Turtle Moon Road
Est. Mortgage: $/month
MLS Number 4810301
- Residential Single Family
- Construction Existing
- Bathroom 3
- Bedrooms 3
- Square Feet 3,894
Enjoy gorgeous Lake Champlain everyday from this inviting 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath post & beam cape with exposed timber frame, vaulted ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout, chef's kitchen w/ center island, new granite counter tops & tiled floors, 2 breakfast bars, plenty of cabinets & counter space, opens to sitting area & breakfast nook, entertain guests in the great room while watching the sailboats go by, formal dining room with extra windows, spacious family room with built-ins & plenty of room for everyone! 1st floor office or den, don't miss the exercise room and sauna. Private master suite with walk-in closet and 3/4 bath, adjoining sitting area, 2 guest bedrooms with exposed beams, vaulted ceilings, balcony and private deck for the view, lake views from every room, don't miss the enclosed porch for summer evenings & expanded deck, wraparound stone patios & walkways, gradual lake frontage with views of McNeil Cove, dock & mooring included. A rare find at this price!!
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Putting guilt to the side and moving forward
I remember riding in the front seat of the ambulance, lights and sirens blaring, while my infant son was unresponsive in the back. I was frantically sending out texts to family, trying to locate my husband at work, and fielding questions to which I had no answers. I couldn't see Levi, strapped in his tiny car seat, a paramedic working over him. I felt as if the whole world were simultaneously racing forward into the vast unknown, and yet standing still.
The thoughts that flowed through my mind during this traumatic time were uncanny. It was like a rush of bits and pieces of unfinished thoughts, pinging around like the ball in an old pinball machine, too fast and too many for my taxed brain to comprehend. I kept wondering how I came to be in that situation. I had raised two children to adulthood without the need of visiting a children's hospital. It seemed surreal that I was rushing toward one in a race to save my child's life.
The paramedics were amazing. Even through asking the difficult questions they had to pose, they took the time to be kind to me.
The trauma team was waiting for us when we walked in. We were whisked into a room where my baby was put into a bed with a heating lamp over the top. I can't remember how many people were working over him; there were many. I was placed on a chair along one of the walls. Again, there were so many questions I couldn't answer. When my sister walked in, I lost what little composure I had left.
"I should have known it was so serious," I told her. "I should have brought him in sooner."
One of the nurses heard me. She grasped me by the shoulders.
"Stop it!" she said. "You couldn't have known. Blaming yourself will not help Levi."
It was the wake-up call I needed. I shoved away the self-loathing and concentrated on what was most important - my son. Thankfully, he began to cry.
He had meningitis, caused by Group B strep bacteria that must have been present in the birth canal when he was born. The prenatal test for this was negative. I don't know if the test was wrong, or if he came into contact with the bacteria in the hospital directly after birth. It doesn't really matter how it happened. What matters is that it did happen, and our lives were irrevocably changed.
He spent a month at Cardinal Glennon Children's Medical Center, half that time in a drug-induced coma, before we were allowed to take him home. I believe God healed him. There's no denying this was a trying time for us, but through it all we held strong to our faith, and refused to give up the belief that the Lord was faithful and our prayers were answered.
Levi turned three years old in December. He has health and developmental issues, and the journey at times has not been easy for him. Ten months ago he made a turn for the better. His health has greatly improved, and he's making progress developmentally. We continue to praise God for the blessings he bestowed on us when times were so hard, and to thank Him that life has taken a decidedly pleasant turn. Through it all, we held firmly to our faith, and to each other. There's no greater blessing.


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In today's market, it is simply best to utilize a good property management company to rent out your El Paso home. Otherwise, you assume several risks that could put you in debt. When you choose to privately rent out your home, you have to find your own tenants, advertise your property to the El Paso population, and conduct your own repairs. You also have to manage your own contracts, rent collection process, paperwork and expenses. When you use a property manager you get a bundle of services to take all of this off your hands. From tenant placement services to online rent collection, everything is streamlined and taken care of by someone else. Your rental property can truly become passive income.
Effortless Tenant Placement Services
When you turn your property over to a property management agency you don't have to worry about finding the right renters. This is probably one of the biggest risks you assume as a homeowner. If you attempt to rent out your house on your own, what resources will you use to ensure prospective renters are trustworthy? Will you Google their name and look over their social media? Perhaps you might rely on costly background checks. But what happens if one after another doesn't pan out? With tenant placement services your property manager will utilize background and credit checks. They will show your home as well and meet with prospective renters. The responsibility and risk is instantly taken off your hands.
Powerful Advertising
A property management team will have a much wider reach when it comes to advertising your home for rent in El Paso. Your home simply won't sit unoccupied for too long. El Paso offers several industries as well as a border that bring in plenty of people looking for temporary housing.
Reliable Rent Collection
There is no need to hound your tenants for rent when you outsource. Most agencies will offer online resources for rent collection. Not only that, after you sign a contract, agencies assume the risk on non payment. This is normally covered by the help of a initial deposit, anyways.
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When it comes to reliable rental property management you can turn to Lozano Real Estate Group. We offer everything from advertising and tenant placement services to repairs. Contact us today to get started on renting your home in El Paso. One of experts will be happy to answer your questions or set up a consultation.


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Set up in 1981 as a rehearsal room and project studio for Italian owner Ninni Pascale's band, Walhalla, Polosud Records' Il Parco studio acquired 'professional status' in 1987 and subsequently became a focal point of the Napoli's music scene.
After a 'digital switchover' in the late 1990s – which lasted until 2017 – Pascale says, 'The analogue is finally back with the purchase of a great console, the Rupert Neve Designs 5088,' supplied by Rupert Neve Designs' Italy distributor, MidiWare.
'Having been a Rupert Neve fan for a long time, and already having his equipment in my studio, I had the chance to talk about the console during a MidiWare event,' Pascale says. 'And on that occasion, it was love at first sight. I have used a lot of consoles, but the RND 5088 is the 'true' mixer for me.'
Pascale's console is configured with a 16-channel penthouse loaded with 14 channels of Shelford 5052 mic preamp/EQ and two Shelford 5051 EQ/compressor modules. 'Working with the Shelford EQs or compressors, you get a feeling of perfect control of the sound – and furthermore, just the simple signal passing through the console gives a sensation of enhancement. But the most significant help that the 5088 gives me is to achieve excellent targets sooner. It is simply about the sound.'


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Eliminating Bed Bugs In Your Home
Eliminating bed bugs are usually linked to any lousy housekeeping and cleanliness but interestingly, such unpleasant little pests may also be discovered in pricey hotels and well-maintained elegant houses. Sure, anyone's residence may be infested. You'll find a whole lot of products that are accessible in getting rid of bed bugs and a part of … Read more


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GVSU students to create brand through capstone exhibitions
December 3, 2018
Approximately 20 students within Grand Valley State University's Visual and Media Arts Department are now showcasing their semester-long projects, in which they aimed to represent their collegiate educational experiences.
The displayed works will include students from various majors within the art department. The projects include graphic design, photography, metals, printmaking, painting, visual studies and illustration. "Command + N" was the first of five exhibitions to be showcased, kicking off the senior showcase on Nov. 26.
Shelby VerStrate, a senior majoring in studio art with an emphasis in graphic design, stated that "Command + N" showcases what graphic design is as a whole, the different angles students can take with graphic design, and the different paths offered within this profession.
"I worked on the branding for a company I invented titled 'Hollistic,'" VerStrate said. "This company sends customers ingredients they need to make a specific product of their choosing."
For example, if a customer wants to order a lavender potion, they would be sent a package that includes lavender essential oil, pre-measured ingredients, as well as a container to keep the finished product in and instructions on how to make it."
The project took VerStrate the entire semester to curate and she hopes consumers could find ease in having a product delivered as opposed to visiting multiple stores to search for the necessary ingredients.
"Showcasing my work makes me feel very anxious but also excited," VerStrate said. "This is the first time I've ever had to showcase my work in a gallery and our senior project is the biggest amongst the other studio majors. However, I'm excited that it's finally over and all my friends and family can see why I haven't had much of a social life this semester."
Although there are only five exhibitions overall, visitors should look out for each individual's piece for future scheduled exhibits, as it took six students alone to bring "Command + N" to life.
"In the beginning of the semester, we worked in tandem to create the name for our show and talk about all of our ideas for our own projects," VerStrate said. "We discussed what ideas were working and what wasn't working. Once we figured out our game plan, our projects became independent."
Senior Jacob Mol worked on "Command + N" and explained that the name of the exhibit is derived from the keyboard shortcut graphic designers are taught to use on Apple computers in order to curate a new project. Mol showcased his creations for an emergency survival kit during the display and he says that his work reflects the skills he obtained through his time here at GVSU.
"Command + N" was on display from Monday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 30 in the Padnos Student Visual and Media Arts Gallery in the Calder Arts Center on the Allendale campus.
For students, faculty and staff that were unable to attend "Command + N," there are four more exhibitions to look for throughout the months of December and January.


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Left to Right: Little Bryce with mom Nicole, Sandy Poupeney, Nat (child) and Mason
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My practice includes working with individuals who are experiencing symptoms of PTSD and depression and/or anxiety, unresolved grief, chronic illness, and difficulty in both personal and professional relationships. Most of my clients have experienced some kind of trauma and range in age from 3 to 83 years old. Also for 13 years now I have facilitated a weekly process group for women. My current co-facilitator is Melissa Petersen MFT.
January 2019
by Mother Teresa
"We can not do great things in this world.
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Family is very important to me. I was married for 17 years and have been divorced for many more years than that. I was not only a divorcee but also both a married parent for 5 years and a single parent. At the time, my two children Nicole and Dana were 5 and 3 years old. They are now in their mid to late 30's. Nicole is married to Nat and I have two delightful, humorous and very active little grandsons, Mason (4) and Bryce (2) who constantly touch my heart. My son Dana lives here in Reno and is a helpful and caring son and a loving uncle. My extended family includes a handful of life-long friends, going back to middle school, as well as college friends, all of whom I see regularly, and my beloved colleagues, some who have grown up with me in the profession and others who are newer but no less dearer.
Career Influences have been varied. Working with children who had been neglected or abused profoundly affected my understanding of how trauma impacts a person's life. At that time, foster children were diagnosed with ADD at astounding rates, when in fact, many of those children were actually experiencing symptoms of PTSD. Later in my career when I was working at Truckee Meadow's Hospital, I noticed that most of the inpatients who were diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety and who were hospitalized with thoughts of suicide had also experienced trauma and/or neglect at some time in their lives. That's when I began to focus my career on learning ways to ameliorate the effects of trauma. It warms my heart to know that we have come from no understanding of the effects of trauma to the new emphasis on "Trauma Informed Care."
For me, learning how to use EMDR was a pivotal point in my career.
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Unexpected Curve Ball
While I was teaching today, Lucy's teacher came and found me and told me that something seemed to be wrong with Lucy. She said Lu had stumbled and fell several times, was dizzy, had a headache and her eyes were blurry. Immediately my heart sank to my stomach and I made the call to Dr. B. We were instructed to head straight to the ER at LeBonheur.
While we know Lucy's last scans showed no sign of cancer, the brain bleed that is present has been a steady concern. I think we were all convinced that this morning's symptoms were related to an increase in brain pressure due to the bleed expanding. Thankfully it was not. Her labs also came back clear so there was no explanation to be found down that alley.
We don't know what caused her symptoms today, but her scans were stable. The bleed had not dissolved but it had also not grown. We are going to continue to monitor her for any more symptom reoccurance. Today was another reminder that our lives aren't normal yet and we still have so many unknowns in front of us. As Lucy's mother, I have to stay on my toes at all times; ready to react in a moment's notice. While I feel like I am far from Wonder Woman, there is one little girl who wears the crown well....
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- Juaacklyn CunninghamSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:29 PM
I hope Lucy is feeling better tonight. PrayersReplyDelete
- child of GodSeptember 11, 2013 at 10:39 PM
Glad to hear all is stable with the bleed. Praying you will have some answers soon and praying protection over Lucy.ReplyDelete
- Jeanne PellerinSeptember 12, 2013 at 5:51 AM
Praying that her symptoms resolve asap. God bless your sweet girl.ReplyDelete
- desperateforavacationSeptember 12, 2013 at 7:36 AM
- Linda StewartSeptember 12, 2013 at 8:54 AM
Praying for you and for Lucy! I have to share this with you ..ReplyDelete
You are an inspiration to me. I am a single grandmother, raising my three grandsons, alone. The boys are ages 6, 4 & 3. It's tough! I work full time outside the hom, make time for an hour at the gym 6 days a week, feed, bath, cloth, cook, clean ... you get the picture ... I do it all, for myself and for the boys. Sometimes I want to give up. That's when you and your family come to mind. I remind myself how lucky I am to be able to do all of the stuff I do for my babies and not have to worry about what will happen at the next Dr. Visit, what will Scan Day bring ... You do all of this for your babies and it's tiring, but you also have to keep that evil ghost of cancer in the back of you mind and worry every day, what the day is going to hold. Is Lucy going to remain healthy, is she going to have a re-occurrence, what's going to happen next? I admire you! Thank you!
Praying always for Lucy. She has endured so much with such grace.ReplyDelete
Praying for Lucy - she is so brave! Hope all is well.ReplyDelete
I pray that Lucy's symptoms and her brain bleed resolve well and soon.ReplyDelete
Praying for this brain need to stop and her body to absorb it......and her these balance issues to resolve quickly!ReplyDelete
How frightened you must have been. Prayers continue for Lucy.ReplyDelete
Praying for you guys! You are such an inspiration!!!ReplyDelete
- Janet DreherSeptember 17, 2013 at 2:07 PM
God bless you, Linda. I'm sure you were not planning on raising three more children this time of your life. These boys are beyond blessed to have you.ReplyDelete


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SSV Campus GSEB [Gujarat Secondary Education Board]
GSEB has regularly brought in reforms in examinations and evaluation practices- recent being the Graded system of evaluation. As per the board guidelines, the prime focus of our curriculum is on innovations in teaching-learning methodologies by devising student friendly and student centric paradigms. The Formative and Summative assessment system at SSV Campus does not suffocate our children. Our stress free assessment tools value their creativity and assesses the cognitive skills of the young learners.


text: Speaker Details Meeting Home Program Committee Sponsorship Options Welcome Reception Internet2 Events Mobile App Program Guide General Schedule Featured Speakers Tracks Program Netcast Videos Colocated Meetings & Workshops Advanced Technology Demonstrations Interactive Engagement Sessions Attendee Information Roster Scholarships & Awards Internet2 Home Ann West ORG Internet2 Title Associate Vice President, Trust & Identity BIO Ann West is the Associate Vice President for Trust and Identity for Internet2. In this role, she manages the InCommon Federation and works with the international Research and Education community and its corporate partners on collaborative projects and services related to identity services. She also engages the community on TIER, the new Internet2 Trust and Identity for Education and Program. Ann has worked in the national identity space for over 15 years. She managed the InCommon Assurance Program and worked with the community to address challenges with federation such as scaling the Federation to accommodate K12. She also held a joint appointment with Internet2 and EDUCAUSE, leading the outreach, adoption and education effort for their shared National Science Foundations awards with the goal of deploying a national interoperable identity management infrastructure. For her work with key stakeholders during this time, Ann received the Centennial Award for Excellence from the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers in 2014. Before Internet2, Ann served as the Director of Distributed Computing Services at Michigan Technological University and was responsible for the institution's networked and web services and enterprise identity management implementation. Sessions and Presentations Furthering Trust in Federation Time 04/26/17 01:15PM-02:30PM TIER Roadmap: Working Together to Develop the Path Time 04/25/17 04:30PM-05:30PM Presentation TIER Roadmap: Working Together to Develop the Path (PDF)