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By Raphael Blet
On Tuesday, Justice Thomas Au gave his verdict on the fate of Yau Wai-ching and Baggio Leung, the two mavericks who were disqualified from taking their oath after not following their scripts and using derogatory terms to describe China.
In an unsurprising move, the High Court decided to ban the two pro-independence lawmakers from taking a second oath, ordered them to vacate their LegCo's premises and requested them to fully reimburse their salary.
This comes a week after Beijing's interpretation of the Basic Law's article 104.
The Basic Law's interpretation has sparked concern amongst members of the judicial profession who saw it as a threat to Hong Kong's judicial independence.
For some, the High Court's decision might be seen as influenced by the NPC's interpretation although the final verdict would probably not have been different even without an interpretation.
Many put the blame on the Chinese government and see in this interpretation a way for them to interfere in Hong Kong's affairs.
WRONG: the basic law's interpretation was in fact done on Hong Kong's request, as it always did.
The chaos amplified when the Chief Executive decided to challenge the two lawmakers' oath at the court while this matter could be resolved within the LegCo.
By taking this action, the Chief Executive brought the separation of powers into a vicious circle which has led to more divisions, uncertainties and anger amongst the population.
Read More: Ethnic Minorities Need To Be Embraced As Fellow Hong Kongers
At first, Beijing did probably not give a toss about those the two young people who probably had an overdose of testosterone at the time… Only when the Chief Executive triggered Beijing's nerves did Beijing decide to interpret article 104.
While Hong Kong's rule of law hasn't changed, the public's level of trust towards local institutions might be at its lowest.
On the other hand, the Western press currently feasts itself at having another occasion to portray Hong Kong in a negative angle.
Yet, it is indeed laborious to understand who is in charge of the matters given that the three powers have been ingested by what can be labelled as "political greed".
To sweeten the whole chaos, Hong Kong might now have to deal with by-elections and angry voters who felt betrayed by the two excited young politicians.
On both sides, political greed and dishonesty are to blame.
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Welcome to Mrs. Evert's ENL Class679-6490 ext. 330
- Extra Help is at 8:30 on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as needed.
ELL instruction emphasizes the development of essential English language proficiencies in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for all students through the integration of English as a New Language Learning Standards.For all ELL programs, the number of ENL and ELA instructional units provided is based on English proficiency and all units must be standards-based.To view state learning standards available on the New York State Department of Education Web site, click on the following link: http://www.p12.nysed.gov/biling/resource/ESL/standards.htmlUltimately, the goal for all English Language Learners is to be successful and comfortable with communicating verbally and in written form using the English language.
Please review the terms below to assist you in understanding our program:
- ELL: English Language Learner
- ENL: English as a New Language (We immerse our students in the English language, so therefore, we do not offer a Bilingual Program to our students)
- LEP: Limited English Proficiency
- ESOL: English to Speakers of Other Languages
- NYSESLAT: New York State English as a Second Language Achievement Test
- L1: First or Home Language
- L2: Second Language/English Language
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Real talk: Your concealer just might be the hardest working item in your makeup bag. It can cover up breakouts, scars, dark circles and imperfections, and that's just skimming the surface. Concealer can also act as an eyeshadow base, highlighter, contour, and foundation in a pinch. But this list of benefits can only be achieved by a special crop of concealers and not just any ol' formula.
To that end, we rounded up concealers that really work; they cover whatever it is you want to hide without flaking or caking, or drying out your skin. These picks not only glide onto the skin and blend like a dream, but they also treat your skin and look so natural that they're basically undetectable.
From drugstore mainstays to splurge-worthy classics, these are the top concealers to buy now.
Best Overall: NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer
If you're going to have just one concealer in your makeup bag, make it this one. The award-winning concealer brings medium-to-full buildable coverage that does it all: It covers, contours, highlights, and perfects skin. What makes it a true standout is it corrects—not just covers—flaws with its mineral tone balancing powder.
The active botanical blend contains vitamin E, magnolia bark extract and grape seed extract to moisturize, reduce the appearance of redness, and strengthen skin by boosting moisture retention. It also has a light-diffusing mineral powder to minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The concealer works for all skin types and there's a color out there for every skin tone—and undertone.
Best Budget: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer
This multitasking oil-free concealer covers it all, including redness, breakouts, under-eye circles and other signs of fatigue, and any other flaws you want to hide. The liquid brings full, natural coverage and is non-comedogenic and fragrance-free. It boasts impressive staying power and will look fresh all day long. Plus, the full shade range ensures you will meet your match.
Best Splurge: Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer
Beloved by beauty editors and makeup artists, this favorite concealer comes with two shades so that you can mix the exact right hue every time. One shade matches the skin's surface while the other matches the undertone. Packed with pigment, the high coverage, long-wearing formula makes scars, capillaries, redness, age spots, under-eye circles, breakouts, and scars disappear. The universal formula works for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin, and is infused with chamomile extracts, aloe, and vitamins A, C, and E to soothe and nourish.
Best Drugstore: L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Concealer
The downfall of many concealers is when you put them on your skin they simply won't budge. That isn't the case with L'Oreal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Concealer. Worthy of its name, it's hyper blendable to smooth right into skin and look invisible, and won't settle into fine lines or wrinkles. Not only does it hide blemishes, circles, or whatever flaw you're trying to mask, it also brings on the brightness, making you look more awake and fresh-faced. Like the rest of L'Oreal's True Match line, it offers an array of shades.
Best for Dark Circles: IT Cosmetics Bye Bye Concealer
This award-winning, best-selling concealer covers up the darkest of dark circles all day long and will not budge. Developed with plastic surgeons, it contains the brand's exclusive Expression Proof Technology, as well as anti-aging peptides, vitamins, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants. That's why it not only covers up dark circles, bags, redness, hyperpigmentation, broken capillaries, age spots, and discoloration but also works to help fight the appearance of fine lines. Choose from 48 shades.
Best for Acne: bareMinerals Blemish Rescue Spot Concealer
This full-coverage concealer doesn't just hide breakouts and redness—it also treats them with salicylic acid, and prevents future blemishes too, all without drying out the skin. The formula is infused with mushroom stem and licorice root extract to soothe skin and help fade post-acne scars, as well as phytosphingosine to fight off bacteria. The concealer is super creamy and blendable, so it won't crease or cake. And the waterproof formula means it won't budge, either.
Best Full Coverage: Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof 12-Hour Concealer
Tarte's Amazonian Clay Waterproof 12-Hour Concealer masks breakouts, redness, dark circles, and other imperfections with its full-coverage, long-wear formula that dries to a natural-looking velvet-matte finish. But that's not all you'll love. The easy-to-use, twist-up stick is a great travel partner (throw it into your carry-on or purse without fear of spills) and makes applications a total breeze.


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Paper Tiger Wellness is coming to work us out in Perth.
Come join the fun!
Wow, it's been a massive summer so far!! But I have loved every minute.
I will break down a few fantastic events I have attended over the coming weeks but for now, I am enjoying spending the last few days I have at home with the kids before I send them off to school. Eek!
I have to interject my blogging break to tell you about this fantastic fitness class I attended on Bondi Beach in Sydney.
Paper Tiger Wellness run fitness classes on Bondi Beach which incorporate everything in a class that I love. Boxing, pilates, stretching and above all a good sweat.
I'm excited to let all my Perth peeps know that Jenna and Casey are bringing the class to us!
It may only be for the week but it's definitely worth it.
Classes will be run at 6.30am on Swanbourne Reserve (behind The Naked Fig) on Fri 30th Jan, Mon 2nd Feb, Wed 4th Feb, Fri 6th Feb.
Classes are $15 and you can book your spot at papertigerwellness.com
I'm going to try and get to as many as I can so get your ass out of bed and come say hi.
See you there!
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An orange-yellow crystalline compound, C17H20N4O6, that is part of the vitamin B complex and is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, occurring naturally in milk, meat, egg yolks, and leafy green vegetables. Also called lactoflavin, vitamin B2.
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(Elements & Compounds) a yellow water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in green vegetables, germinating seeds, and in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver, and kidney. It is essential for the carbohydrate metabolism of cells. It is used as a permitted food colour, yellow or orange-yellow (E101). Formula: C17H20N4O6. Also: vitamin B2 or lactoflavin
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a vitamin B complex factor essential for growth, occurring as a yellow crystalline compound, C17H20N4O6, abundant in milk, meat, eggs, and leafy vegetables and produced synthetically.Also called vitamin B2.
A vitamin belonging to the vitamin B complex (B2) that is important in carbohydrate metabolism and the maintenance of mucous membranes. It is found in milk, leafy vegetables, meat, and egg yolks.
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Title: Sick For Toys
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Director: David Del Rio
Starring: Camille Montgomery, Jon Paul Burkhart, Justin Xavier
Runtime: 1 hr 30 mins
What It Is: Emilia (Montgomery) loves her toys and she loves Christmas. Every year for Christmas her loving brother Edward (Burkhart) gets her whatever toy she wants as a gift. One, kinda big deal, Emilia likes to play with real-life living men. When she runs into the lonely Roy (David Gunning) Emilia looks to have found the perfect gift to ask for as the holiday season nears. But perhaps it's her naughty little greed that'll prove her undoing.
What We Think: Del Rio turns out to be the right guy for the job here. The script was written by Justin Xavier who stars in the film and producer James Oster (shoutout to JimmyO!) and it's one that twists the holiday trope. A bit like Black Christmas and that ilk this film doesn't rely on the slasher cliche of those and is instead a subtle jab at many different social issues, not the least of these being Stockholm Syndrome, incest and male rape. Camille Montgomery is really good here and she absolutely shines as the star if this. She plays that dangerous naivety with such aplomb it makes the whole film. David Gunning was a real downside to this film and he hurt my overall enjoyment of the film.
Our Grade: B, This is the perfect mix of the murderously macabre and the season of giving. With fall on the horizon and colder weather sinking in, unless you live in Vegas like I do. It'll begin to look a lot like Christmas. Why not snuggle up with this little horror film that I'm sure you'll all really enjoy. I am, notoriously not a big fan of horror but I found enough fun elements here that made this an enjoyable watch.


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An eye of a Quarter Horse [photo by careyamadoridils]
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My horse Roi de Coeur BG in the snow [photo by kellyelliott]
The soul
When the sunlight hits her eye, it makes it glow like her eye is on fire inside. She's my old horse, but still my golden baby, and her nickname is based on her eyes as you can see. [photo by maikenengh]
Eye of a Gypsy
The beautiful eye of a Gypsy Horse mare at White Bison Farm in Altoona, PA. [photo by ElizabethVieira]
Horses's eye
Close up image of the eye of a black horse [photo by stevemalcolm]
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Two light brown horses are looking curious at the camera [photo by jadetomas]
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Dream away travel and discover the world Spent most of my teenage years with horses and academic art of riding in my mind and spend hours and hours with the horses I love horses [photo by kburhama]
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Max, After Midnight~ [photo by careyamadoridils]
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The average sale price of a home in Oakville rose in January 2016 to $965,165, an increase of 15.65% versus January 2015.
The number of new listings decreased by 32.4% compared to January 2015. The overall local market is exemplified by a very tight supply of properties offered for sale with the number of buyers in the market place being typical for the time of year. Low mortgage rates and mild winter conditions have contributed favourably to the overall health of the market. Competing bid scenarios are becoming commonplace for well-priced, market-ready properties under $600,000. We are seeing relocation to the area from Alberta, reversing the trend of outflow to the West which occurred over the last several years.


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Santander has joined a number of other providers in raising the rates on two of its mortgage products.
It has put up the rates by 0.1% on both its 60% and 75% loan-to-value two-year products for new customers.
The move follows similar announcements from NatWest/RBS and Halifax, which will see monthly mortgage bills increase for millions of people in the UK.
Customers with a NatWest/RBS offset mortgage have already seen a rise of 0.25% and from 1 May there will be rise of the same level for customers on the RBS One Account Mortgage. The increases will bring both rates to 4% – the same as the bank's standard variable rate (SVR) deal – which is set to remain unchanged.
Meanwhile, Halifax is due to increase its own SVR mortgage rate from 3.5% to 3.99% from 1 May, adding around £16.40 to monthly payments for around 850,000 customers.
The main reason given by the banks for the rise is increased costs associated with funding a mortgage and the higher interest rates being paid out to savers.
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A spokesperson for Halifax said: "Throughout 2007, prior to tightening economic conditions, the average savings rate was 1.18% lower than the bank of England base rate.
"However, since 2008, the average savings rate is 1.27% higher than the base rate. This demonstrates the increased cost that banks must pay to attract retail deposits and longer-term funding costs are particularly high."
Grant McDonald, spokesperson for RBS/NatWest, echoed this sentiment: "Over the past year the cost of borrowing the funds we need to service our mortgage commitments has risen considerably. We have absorbed the cost during this period but have now decided to pass on some of this increase - 0.25% to our offset and One Account customers."


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Getting there: From MoPac Expressway in west Austin, turn onto William Cannon and head east. Turn left onto Brodie Lane and head south. Turn left at the first street, which is Paisano Trail. This narrow road will turn a couple of times to the right and left until it parallels LongView Park. Look for parking on the left. The Stephenson Preserve
trail begins in LongView.
The Hike: The hike begins at the waypoint "Trailhead", which is actually in
the adjoining LongView Park. The trail starts near swings, a basketball court, a pavilion
and picnic tables, the usual park fare. The trail at the start here is paved and not
particularly interesting. Where possible, head to the north onto the packed dirt paths to
get to the preserve.
Contrary to the official park map, the trails at Stephenson are not the simple out and back
path that it shows. Instead, a twisted, criss-crossed web of trails come and go from all
directions. The reason for this spaghetti factory is prior use by motorcyclists who cut a
swath of denuded dirt where once grasses, bushes and trees grew. Neither motorcycles nor
bikes are now allowed on the preserve and I'm sure they would like you to report any such
activity. The city has plans to heal the damage and restore the area to a more natural
state. In the years ahead this preserve should get better with age.
The elevation changes are not too drastic and the trail is well worn and easy to follow.
The hardest part of the hike was determining which way to go. As easy as it is to get
turned around by the tangled trails, I was happy to have my GPS with me so as make
sense of where I'd already hiked.
Hikers want lots of trails, but not necessarily overlapping each other. So hopefully as the
city turns Stephenson into a proper preserve the trail system will be shrunk and the lunar
landscape nurtured back a more natural state. Even so, Stephenson Preserve is large enough
to allow the visitor to put the traffic of William Cannon and the damage to part of the
preserve behind them.
did see some interesting art though
There were parts of this trail that I really liked, and parts that were really annoying, so I guess that adds up to a 3 out of 5?
The best part: tons of shade--one of the shadiest trails in Austin--I love that! There's a mixed deciduous woodland and a big cedar brake, and I was in shade more than 85% of the time, I think.
Also, the locals clearly have a quirky, artsy aesthetic, as the trail is decorated with metal yard art at various spots. Not lots of it--just the occasional tucked-away piece to surprise you as you walk along. This is fun.
The less good: botanically, it was a bit of a yawn for me--very little was blooming, and what there was is super-common--mostly horseherb and weedy non-native carrot relatives. I did see a good bit of pearl milkvine in bloom, but overall, it was a bit ho-hum for a plant peeper.
And the worst part, as almost everyone else has mentioned, is the lack of any properly marked trails. I was worried about getting lost, so although I took a number of random side trails, I ended the hike at 2 miles out of fear of losing my way. I'm usually looking for a 3-5-mile hike after work, so this is not really satisfactory.
However, the shade will definitely bring me back, especially in the dog days of summer.
Didn't see even one person, but could hear cars almost the whole time, so not sure how much "solitude" that is. Got lost and wound up on Brodie. Nothing is labeled at all, even walking around the outside got lost. No water or creeks. The sculptures are pretty cool. Saw 3 deer run from our right to our left about 20 feet in front of us. Some cool things but not a very good park yet.
The ground was soaked from a rainstorm a couple of days ago but it was still an enjoyable hike. Saw some statues made out of the old barbwire from the old Ranch and I almost got lost a couple of times. I would highly suggest bringing a GPS.
I remember going to this place as as a teen over ten years ago. My friend lived in the neighborhood and we all hung out there every day. Infact my friend is the one with the dirt bike responsible for your trails. What most people dont know or forget is the cemetery located in the park. And the fact that its haunted Ive seen two ghost children and a tiny little creature walking on its hind legs SERIOSULY BEWARE
There's more than meets the eye here. When you get north of the park, your on an old moto cross track. Head toward Wm. Cannon while staying to the west. Some interesting junkartwork is stationed around the trails. Also an old trail heads west and links up with the creek eventually running under Brodie lane.
The artist left his link: (guess everyone has a myspace or flickr site:)
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Publisher's Letter
Publisher's Letter: Looking to the future
Atwo-page spread in a 1969 Martin County newspaper called "Orchids to Martin County" claimed that a new development, Stuart Yacht and Country Club, would "add value to the area real estate." Fifty years later, I'm thrilled the assessment was right. Now, after a remodel of the club, it is being highlighted as one of the premium club memberships in the area.
The development was founded in 1969. Our area was untouched; acres of palm trees and swamp grass sprawled out as far as the eye could see, and this perfect piece of property would offer golf and waterfront living.
As a native Floridian growing up in Palm City with my family, being one of the first to move to Lighthouse Point, I can relate to the excitement of this milestone. I'm sure my parents would tell me this was a big thing to happen in Martin County back in the day. It is a wonderful community to live in, from wonderful charity events to amazing food, and don't forget the golf. We are excited to give you a look inside the community through some of its residents and history on page 50.
Anyone who knows me knows I love interior design. Driving through our local neighborhoods, I couldn't help but notice more homes than ever painted bright with vibrant colors and charming front porches. So, we decided to visit some of these homes and speak to the owners. We learned about their design inspiration and even some of their struggles (one homeowner moved their home here from Palm Beach on a barge). You'll fall in love with each house and the wonderful stories on page 58.
Speaking of interior design, we are excited to announce our new home design section for local interior designers that will be published in our next issue. We cannot wait to hear the great stories about our local talent, as well as see some of their work. This year, our "Before and After" feature will be on our local country clubs. All of our beautiful communities have had some amazing facelifts.
As we approach the beginning of spring and look to the future, we are already preparing for our next season and narrowing down stories for our editorial calendar. Please let us know if there is someone with an exciting story to tell, or if there is an important subject you want to bring to our attention.
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Dragon Ball began as a manga written by Akira Toriyama, chronicling the adventures of a cheerful monkey boy named Son Goku, in a story that was originally based off the Chinese tale Journey to the West. The manga was soon adapted into one of the most popular animes ever made.
In Dragon Ball, Goku and a huge cast of friends and enemies search for the magical Dragon Balls that they could use to make a wish come true. Of course, no sooner had someone gathered and used the Dragon Balls that they would have to be sought out again. On top of all this, Goku was training up to fight in the periodic Tenkaichi Budokai martial arts tournament. The series is generally broken down into the following sagas: Emperor Pilaf, the 21st Tenkaichi Budokai, the Red Ribbon Army, Fortuneteller Baba, the 22nd Tenkaichi Budokai, King Piccolo and the 23rd Tenkaichi Budokai, with some minor filler plots added in the anime. After defeating several major threats to the world, Goku finally won the Tenkaichi Budokai on his third attempt and went off to get married.
After that, the anime (and the American version of the manga from that point) experienced a name change to Dragon Ball Z, while it continued uninterrupted as Dragon Ball in the Japanese manga. The reason was the Dragon Ball Z period had a change in focus from martial arts comedy to more serious, action-packed battles. At the start, it was revealed that Goku was not simply a boy with a tail, but one of the last survivors of an alien warrior race known as the Saiyans, having been sent into space shortly before the Saiyans' home planet was destroyed (shades of Superman). Goku and his friends, reinforced by former enemies (a recurring theme), had to fight off progressively more powerful villains. Although Goku and his martial arts skills (which let him and his friends fly, throw energy blasts and read minds) dominated the battles, the story was mostly about Goku's son Gohan and his journey towards succeeding his father as the protector of Earth. Running seven years and nearly 300 episodes, the series can be broken down into the four primary Big Bads of the series: Prince Vegeta, Frieza, Cell and Majin Buu. Both Dragon Ball the manga and Dragon Ball Z the anime came to a triumphant conclusion after Gohan gets married and his own daughter Pan enters the 28th Tenkaichi Budokai.
Since Dragon Ball Z was a superhit, Dragon Ball GT was created as an anime-only continuation by Toei, with some character designs by Toriyama. GT was not as well-received, lasting only 64 episodes before cancellation (although this was still much longer than originally intended), and its status as part of Dragon Ball canon has since been compromised, because...
...after several years of no new media beyond video games repeating the history, Dragon Ball was brought into a new generation with the announcement of a Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game, simply titled Dragon Ball Online. While it has, as of yet, only been released in Asia, it should be noted for one important reason: Dragon Ball Online takes place on Earth, 216 years after the events at the conclusion of the manga series, and according to Akira Toriyama, who has been one of the hands-on lead designers of the game, is considered canon to the world of Dragon Ball. So far, three playable races have been announced: Human, Namekian and Majin.
The success of Dragon Ball is hard to dispute - it became one of the biggest hits ever in Japan, it was the series that popularized manga and anime the most in Europe, Americans always have an idea of what it is when they hear its title, every single Latino who grew up during the 90's has watched it, it's still running on TV internationally and merchandising is alive and well. It is sometimes derided for being simplistic and for drawn-out multi-episode fights with little story progression. However, one must keep in mind that the show is primarily aimed at kids and teens age 10 to 18, with older adults not really in the picture. Dragon Ball is supposed to be fun and thrilling, and it generally achieves this.
There were many Non-Serial Movies (only a handful can be slotted into the main series' timeline with as little continuity issues as possible) released at least once a year, three set in the Dragon Ball timeline and thirteen for Dragon Ball Z. Two made-for-TV specials were made for Dragon Ball Z which tell the backstories of Goku's father Bardock and Future Trunks. There was also a seventeenth feature film based on the original series produced to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the franchise, as well as an OVA in 2008 produced to commemorating the 40th anniversary of Shonen Jump.
To date, there's been three Live Action Adaptations: The American-made Dragon Ball Evolution, which came out in 2009, the earlier, campier Taiwanese Dragon Ball: The Magic Begins and the Korean Dragon Ball: Fight For Victory, Son Goku!.
In the early 2000s, the manga was re-released in Japan as the "Kanzenban" or "Perfect Edition". with brand-new covers drawn by Toriyama. This condensed the original 42 volumes down to 34, included all of the original color pages, and every other issue included a booklet with a drawing by current, popular Shueisha artists, talking about how much Dragon Ball had influenced them. The final volume in 2004 included a new, adjusted ending written and drawn by Akira Toriyama.
From 2009-2011, Toei aired Dragon Ball Kai (Dragon Ball Z Kai outside of Japan), a "refreshing" of DBZ from the Saiyan to the Cell Games Saga with almost no Filler or Padding. The re-cut of the Majin Buu Saga would air in 2014, though a lot of the original DBZ filler was left in due to budget constraints.
Now also has a Spin-Off manga called Dragon Ball SD in Saikyo Jump by Naho Ooishi which began on December 3, 2010, exactly 26 years after the first chapter of the original series was first published in Shonen Jump. As of June 2011, there's another Spin-Off called Episode of Bardock, a "What If?" scenario where the aforementioned Bardock is flung back in time by Frieza's Supernova attack (don't ask us how that works...) and ends up thousands of years in the past on Planet Vegeta (then called 'Planet Plant'). Later that same year, Episode of Bardock received an Animated Adaptation, and Shueisha started to reprint brand new copies of the original manga, all of it in its original 42 Volumes glory, although with a different stylized logo for "Dragon Ball".
There are a couple of Abridged Series out there, including Alternate Reality DBZ and the enormously popular version by Team Four Star. There's also a weekly Podcast hosted by the Daizenshuu EX crew. Finally, it's worth mentioning Dragon Ball Multiverse, whose drawings are impossible to differentiate from the official material.
Needless to say, its impact on Shonen manga is, well... impressive - to say the very least, its influence now impossible to not see in almost any work in the subgenre. Although not the first employ the vast number of the tropes it's most associated with, it became the de facto face of them. To this day, the Shonen work, and various Anime in general that use elements from, pay homage to, or parody, this series to continue its legacy. For proof, one need only look as far as these three anime - often considered the most current and direct of its spiritual successors: Naruto, One Piece and Bleach.[1]
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This show is the Trope Namer for:
- Backup From Otherworld
- From a Single Cell
- Frothy Mugs of Water: Indirectly.
- Fusion Dance
- Kamehame Hadoken: Co-trope namer with Street Fighter.
- Meteor Move
- Power Levels
Here is the Character Sheet for the cast of Dragon Ball.


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Fudge the bunny is an extra large Easter Bunny knitting pattern.
Burly baby is everything you could want in a toy knitting pattern. He is a little cutie in his nappy, complete with pin. He has mittens, hat and bootees too.
All Bunny One is an extra large knitted bunny. Standing at 48cm tall, he is a really big knit to get those needles clicking.
Knitting pattern instructions to make the Rabbit Snuggler Pet bed suitable for small pet sizes. This unusual design will work as a pet bed or as a cushion for a child.
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Local acts selected for chance to perform at Country Spirit USA
By J. Chambless
Citadel has announced the six finalists
of the "Citadel Rising Star Contest." The local band contest will
award three artists or bands the chance to perform on the Citadel
Rising Star stage at the first Citadel Country Spirit USA from Aug.
24 to 26.
The six finalists are: Derek Crider of Hamilton, N.J.; Stephanie Grace of Douglasville, Pa.; Erin Kelly of Allentown, Pa.; Johnni Levi of Douglasville, Pa.; Brian McConnell of West Chester, Pa.; and The Jess Zimmerman Band of Elverson, Pa.
Starting on July 9, fans will have a chance to vote to determine the three winners who will perform at Citadel Country Spirit USA. Each winning artist or band will perform two sets between acts on the Main Stage. One winner will perform on Friday, one on Saturday, and one on Sunday. The fan voting period ends at 11:59 p.m. on July 20. The three winners will be announced on July 27.
"Citadel is hosting this contest to recognize local talent from the Greater Philadelphia area. As a community-based organization, it is important to have these rising stars represented at Citadel Country Spirit USA," said Jeff March, president and CEO of Citadel. "Our goal is to give local talent the opportunity to shine at this spectacular event."
Citadel Country Spirit USA, being held at Ludwig's Corner Horse Show Grounds, features more than 20 country music artists on two stages. The festival features headliners Alabama, Toby Keith and Brad Paisley. The Main Stage lineup and schedule is available at www.CountrySpiritUSA.com.
Single-day tickets, priced from $89, and Three-Day Passes, starting from $249, are on sale.
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Partnership in Brazil to be strengthened
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Arla is strengthening its presence in the Brazilian market by announcing a shared ownership with its longtime partner, Brazil's largest dairy company, Vigor Alimentos S.A.
Since 1986, Arla has been in a 50/50 joint venture with Vigor under the name Dan Vigor. In 2013, Dan Vigor reached a gross revenue of €36 million. Under the new agreement Arla will exchange the joint ownership of Dan Vigor for an eight per cent share ownership of Vigor, Brazil's largest dairy company. Arla will become a voting member and an observer in Vigor's Board of Directors.
"The new agreement with Vigor is similar to the one we have with Mengniu in China – only this time it hasn't been necessary for us to find additional funding. Vigor is one of Brazil's leading dairy producers with a first class distribution network. We have a history of excellent cooperation and it's a natural step for us to further build on this partnership to explore the great potential in Brazil," says Finn Hansen, Head of Arla's international markets.
Latin America is a growth region, within which Arla has had a strategic focus over the past year. Brazil is not only the most significant market in the region, but also the world's fourth largest dairy market with an overall annual growth of five per cent. With a population of 200 million and a growing middle class, Brazil holds significant dairy consumption potential. Arla's ambition is to accelerate its export of products to Brazil to get a share of the growing demand for imported brands in the dairy market.
"Brazil is an attractive dairy market, especially within branded cheese and butter. Lurpak is the first Arla brand we are marketing in Brazil and test results are looking promising. We also launched feta, brie and camembert cheese. Together with Vigor, we see a great opportunity to create leading positions for our global brands Arla®, Lurpak® and Castello®," says Steffen Ander-sen, who is responsible for Arla's value markets.
Part of the agreement with Vigor is for Arla to drive the creation of a new business unit within its operation, with a new commercial executive officer. The unit's focus will be on the marketing and sales of imported products and brands, which will be distributed through Vigor's channels.
When the EU milk quotas are abolished in 2015 and milk production increases, Arla and other European international dairy companies will have to look to growth markets outside the EU. The agreement with Vigor will accelerate Arla's export to Brazil over the coming years and in the long term contribute to the cooperative owner's milk price.
Fact about Vigor
Vigor is listed on the Brazilian stock exchange and had an annual revenue of 6.2 billion DKK (R$2.7 billion) in 2013. It has more than 6.000 employees and 14 factories in Brazil. It has 18 large distribution centres covering +40,000 retailers in the most attractive regions in Brazil (e.g. Rio, Sao Paulo). Vigor's main product categories are powdered and condensed milk (36 per cent), dairy (36 per cent) and spreads (14 per cent). Vigor is partly owned by the world's largest food processing company, JBS S.A.
Brazil and Arla's 2017 strategy
In line with Arla's 2017 strategy, its growth markets are China, Russia, Middle East and Africa, where it is investing heavily in establishing a presence and increasing its market shares. In the past year, Latin America's large population, growing middle classes and increasing dairy con-sumption has opened up new opportunities for Arla as potential growth markets. Other regions that have similar potential include South East Asia and Australia.
Arla Foods is an international dairy company owned by 9,700 farmers from Denmark, Sweden, the UK, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. Arla Foods is one of the leading players in the international dairy arena with well-known brands like Arla®, Lurpak®, Puck® and Castello®. Arla Foods is focused on providing good dairy nourishment from sustainable farming and operations and is also the world's largest manufacturer of organic dairy products.


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We are looking for a group of dynamic, fun, imaginative, creative, artistic people to join our community design studio. You will be helping children and adults, unleash their creativity and get to grips with recycling and upcycling. No specific skills necessary, simply a positive approach, limitless enthusiasm and a knack for making volunteering fun and imaginative. Our workshop has a community cafe attached. Artists are very welcome to apply! We are a couple with two children, we used to be journalists, we drive an old London taxi as our family car, we were Londoners who moved to Morocco for several years, now we are back in the UK, we opened our workshop in November 2018. Our aim is to promote the reuse and recycling messages that we have collected on our travels and give people of all ages an outlet for their own unique creativity. We have hosted Workawayers many times and love the enthusiasm and cultural exchange the system provides. We promise to make your environment fun and vibrant and to offer you a great way to be part of a lively yet hard-working team that will make all the difference to the people in our community. We are happy to take couples travelling together.
Handwerkliche Arbeiten
Sonstige Arbeiten
Hilfe bei Kunstprojekten
Hilfe mit Computer / Internet
We are located in the most beautiful part of the UK, near the historic city of Bath and the ancient site of Stonehenge. The team we are putting together is an artistic yet hard-working one that will buzz with positive energy.
Typical duties would include helping in the design workshop helping children and adults junk model, preparing creative kits, helping us make some incredible wall art. We are dedicating our time to introducing a stress-free creative space to this small town.
English: Fließend
French: Fließend
We rent a whole house for our workawayers to share. It is a few minutes away from our workshop and near all the amenities in town. Couples will get a private room, otherwise rooms are shared two people to a room. The house is simple but cosy, it has a large garden.
Wincanton is a lovely, traditionally English town which is on the border of Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire. It has all amenities, it is set in stunning countryside and it is just a short drive away from Stonehenge, Bath and the Dorset coast. We will have space for parking in case volunteers have their own cars, otherwise we can supply bicycles!
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Also, it has been brought to our attention that the down town area will be having a Tour de Crim Bike ride on Saturday from 10 - 2 p.m. This is make parking a little more complicated for our Matinee Performance, so please make sure to give yourself plenty of time to find parking and also let your guests who are coming to the show know this information as well! The show will start at 1 p.m. sharp and all dancers and volunteers must be at the Theatre by 12 noon.
Below is the information sent to us by the U of M Flint Department of Public Safety:
Due to the Tour de Crim Bike Ride being held in downtown and on the campus, travel to University parking lots will be very difficult, Saturday, May 11th, 2013 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.
Complete street closures:
· Saginaw St from 3rd St and 5th Avenue
· ML King south of 5th Avenue to Saginaw
· Garland Avenue south of 5th Avenue to 2nd St
· All east and west streets downtown between Harrison and Grand Traverse
Beginning at 1100 am there will short term (20 – 40 minute) complete street closures at:
· RT Longway/5th Avenue from Chavez to ML King
· Chavez from RT Longway to Kearsley
UM-Flint parking lots accessible during this time are;
· Lot T and Harrison St Ramp
· Lots P, Q, R, S at the William S White Building, using the 5th Avenue entrances. (except from 11:00 am – 11:40 pm)
· International Institute Lot using 2nd St from SB Chavez via Kearsley
These are the only UM-Flint parking areas open during this time period and exit from Harrison ramp, & Lot T will be prohibited/ limited for safety of race participants.


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6 Reasons Many Singaporeans Pursue Higher Education Abroad
Despite the explosion of tertiary education institutions in Singapore, the allure of studying abroad is rapidly increasing. In fact, according to IDP Singapore's statistics, over 2,800 Singaporeans successfully applied for student visas to study in Australia, including over 2700 student visas to study in the UK in 2017 alone. So why are many Singaporeans getting visas to study abroad? Read on to find out:
To learn a new culture
With increased globalization, you can work, travel or holiday almost everywhere in the world. In fact, most major cities in the world are increasingly becoming cosmopolitan because of globalization. Singaporeans don't want to be left behind, which is why they are flocking colleges and universities in the west. Learning new cultures will not only help them to know other people's way of life, but also give them an advantage when looking for highly rewarding jobs.
To explore the world
Many Singaporeans view studying aboard as an opportunity to see the world. By seeking higher education abroad, they know that they will experience a new country with extraordinary activities, customs, and outlooks. They will be able to see the unique features of that country, such as parks, museums, terrains, landmarks and other natural wonders. And the good thing about a student visa is that you can travel to another country without problems. For example, if you pursue your higher education in the U.K., you can travel to other European countries, such as France, Spain, and Italy without any problems.
To experience a different education system
Most Singaporeans study abroad to experience a different education system. Let's face it; the education systems in the U.S. and U.K. are completely different to that of Singapore. Plus, they're more competitive than that of Singapore. So, Singaporeans have a higher chance of getting high-paying jobs back at home if they pursue their higher education in those institutions.
To learn a foreign language
Most Singaporeans seek student visas every year to learn a new language. Although most Singaporeans can speak English, the dominant languages are Malay and mandarin. English is an international language, and many people yearn to speak it fluently. While taking English lessons can help, mingling with native speakers is the sure-fire way to master it quickly.
To develop their favourite sport
Most Singaporeans are talented in outdoor sports like Football, cricket, basketball, sailing, and swimming. So, they seek student visas to not only pursue higher education, but to take their game to the next level as well. For example, football is a very popular and rewarding sport in the U.K., so many talented football players in Singapore seek student visas to that country to develop their game.
Make friends beyond borders
The awesome part about studying abroad is that you get the opportunity to meet new friends from different backgrounds and cultures. While in college, you'll interact with them daily and make new friends. They will give you a different perspective on life and even invite you to visit their country. This will help you build networks that will help your career or business in the future.
With different countries in Europe and America embracing globalization, expect the number of Singaporeans applying for a student visa to study abroad to increase. This is good for the country because after obtaining new skills, they can come back to help the local economy.


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My husband and I decided that our family was complete after having our second child. We selected a permanent family planning method and have not regretted the decision for a minute.
That being said, there is a slight mourning that occurs when you realize that you aren't going to have any more children. And, I don't think it ever really stops. As fulfilled as I am with our beautiful, perfect, healthy little boys, with every pregnant friend, new birth announcement received, baby shower attended, and finally cleaning out the attic and closets as we progress to each new age and stage, I still get a little twinge of sadness to know that our baby days are over.
This past week we have been potty training Finn. It's a bittersweet time. I am so happy that we made a conscious decision about when we were going to be "done" because I have been able to really focus on enjoying the baby-ness of Finn. I was so anxious for Hudson to get big and meet every milestone, that I didn't stop and really relish in the baby moments. With Finn, I knew from the beginning that he would be my last baby – so I haven't tried to rush anything. I am proud of every milestone he hits – even if they are/were later than his brother – and I refuse to make him give up the "baby" things he loves. (Yes, he still gets milk in a ba-ba in the evening and we still bedshare, and no, I don't feel bad about it.) We didn't push him to potty train (more on that in a future blog), and he is growing up at his own pace.
I get tears in my eyes when I look at photos of my babies – remembering the long, long hours of nursing on-demand for 15 months with Finn. I treasure the moments at night when he reaches over as he's falling asleep and says, "Momma – I need your arm" and wants to nestle into the crook of my arm. For every time that I momentarily wish for more space in the bed, I wish, times ten, for more precious moments like this. I am so thankful for the freedom to choose the family planning method that was right for our family – not only because it's what we wanted – but because I do not take any of our moments for granted – with either of my children. We loved having babies in the house, and we mourn that there will be no more tiny onesies in the house, but we love and cherish our perfect little family of four.
And I just really, really, really can't wait for my sister and brother-in-law to make me an Auntie!
Are you finished having children – What was your magic number? Did you have any unexpected moments that made you feel sad about your decision to be 'done'?


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When the Akribos Consulting Group presented the findings of its academic audit of Fairhope schools to the city's Education Advisory Committee, it gave the volunteer committee a list of five options to launch the city's schools into "top 10" statewide status.
Among Akribos' five options was the recommendation for the creation of a special tax district, which would add 3 mills of additional property taxes within the boundaries of the Fairhope feeder pattern. A document provided by the Baldwin County Public School System showed the additional mills in a Fairhope-specific special tax district could mean approximately $1.8 million in new funding annually.
While voter support for new taxes countywide may not be reliable considering the failure of proposed millage increases in a referendum in March 2015, Fairhope EAC chairman Kerry Flowers said voters in Fairhope might be inclined to support additional taxes if they know the funds will be spent in Fairhope.
"Consider that Fairhope was one of the cities where voters were closer to passing the new taxes last March," Flowers said. "Looking at the demographics of that referendum and hearing people talk about it, I think if people here knew that the tax money would directly benefit Fairhope schools at a local level, they might support it."
Flowers stopped short of endorsing any of the study's recommendations, but a special tax district was among the ideas the EAC pitched to the City Council last year.
Akribos also suggested the city could seek a "school flexibility contract" with the Alabama Board of Education. Other options included creating a charter school or creating an independent, city-run school system.
Akribos put a dollar amount on other recommendations it says the city's schools could use to improve to top 10 status. Among those were $600,000 for personnel — including a director to lead curriculum and instruction and additional substitute teachers — and $80,000 for increased professional development for teachers. The Fairhope City Council provides $350,000 annually to the EAC, which it disburses equally among the city's schools.
Baldwin County school system CFO John Wilson said special tax districts are an option for all seven of the system's feeder patterns. Currently there are two tax districts which contribute funding to the school system — District 1, located near Little River in north Baldwin County, and District 2, which covers the rest of the county.
Wilson said the Baldwin County Board of Education is authorized by state law to create tax districts and levy up to 3 mills in each feeder pattern, subject to a vote by those who live inside its boundaries.
Dividing up the special tax districts could be complicated, as some of the county's feeder patterns encompass more than one municipality. For example, portions of three municipalities and several unincorporated neighborhoods are packed into the Spanish Fort High School feeder pattern.
"Because of the way some of our feeder pattern borders are drawn, we could draw special tax districts based on those lines," Wilson said. "Only those who live in the district could vote to approve it, and only those people inside the lines would pay the tax. The funds raised by the special tax district would only be used within that district."
While Fairhope's special tax district could generate $1.8 million in funding, Wilson projects four of the county's seven feeder patterns would receive more than $1 million with an additional 3 mills. The Daphne High School and Foley High School feeder patterns would also generate more than $1 million per year, and a special tax district in the Gulf Shores High School feeder pattern would generate an additional $5.5 million in revenues, according to Wilson.
Wilson stressed that any funds raised by special tax districts will be above and beyond what the school system is already spending. If a special tax district generates $1 million per year, the system won't deduct that money from what it budgets each year.
"This gives the community another option and a way to fund their schools over and above what the school system can do without breaking away," he said. "The community will have its say in how the money is spent. If one feeder pattern wants to bring in additional teachers or build a new school, they can do so with this money."
The additional tax revenue would also mean an expanded bonding power, according to Wilson. For instance, in Gulf Shores the additional revenue would be accompanied by nearly $80 million in bonding power over a 30-year period. The Foley and Fairhope feeder patterns would have more than $25 million in bonding power.
"If, say, Gulf Shores wanted to build a new high school, they could do that in this situation," Wilson said. "These districts could help some of our feeder patterns address growth issues."
While one of the Akribos study recommendations was for Fairhope to break away from the BCPSS to form its own independent, city-run school system, city leaders have rejected that option in the past. When the Fairhope City Council approved a $49,000 appropriation for the study in January, it did so with the stipulation that it would not pay for a feasibility study for a city-run system.
Wilson said any feeder pattern that split away from the county school system would have to levy much more in property taxes than what is proposed for a special tax district. They would also have to hire their own superintendent, CFO and staff.
Acknowledging additional taxation may be a hard sell, Flowers said he was also intrigued by the idea of a "flex contract" put forth by Akribos.
"I do think the flex contract is something that is interesting," Flowers said. "I think there is less burden on taxpayers with that scenario. With the flex contract, we can still stay in the county system — which I think is what the City Council wants — but it would be a win-win for our teachers and schools."
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China's latest economic data from the past three quarters meets expectations, indicating an increasing new growth momentum under a system reform, optimizing structure and upgraded factors of production.
Upgrading of consumption has released huge space for economic growth, with its contribution of up to 71 percent.
As consumers begin to pursue development and enjoyment, China's industrial structure is transforming from agriculture and light industry to basic industry, and from heavy processing industry to a high value-added one, said Lai Youwei, a researcher from the Development Research Center of the State Council.
"Consumption driven by real estate, autos, and home appliances is coming to an end due to shrinking traditional demands. Spending on personalized, high-quality, safe and healthy life will take the lead and maintain rapid growth by 2020," Lai said.
Mushrooming information technologies, such as cloud computing, big data, internet of things and virtual reality, have changed production and lifestyles and bred new industries, modes, and business types.
These new elements will play an important role in boosting transformation of economic structure, and maintaining economic stability.
Meanwhile, traditional industries are stepping up transformation from quantity to higher quality, providing a constant push to economic growth.
Measures to streamline administration, optimize services, encourage innovation and cut excessive capacity have phased out invalid and inefficient supply to create more space for high-end supply.
Supply-side reform is an unceasing and high payoff process, which will pave the way for China's stable growth in the long run.
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Barefoot Gardeners Club hosting free children's program in Fenwick
They may be retired educators, but that doesn't mean that these members of the Barefoot Gardeners Club are finished teaching.
After being awarded a first-place state award for environmental stewardship for their work with butterfly gardens, the group is switching things up this summer for their "Children's Story Hour" at the town park adjacent to Fenwick Island Town Hall.
"This year, we decided to change our plan a little bit," explained Sue Clark, one of the club's youth committee pioneers. "We wanted to teach about seeds and about growing vegetables."
For their first session of the summer, on Wednesday, July 8, the kids already got a chance to see some of those vegetables sprout, after the group planted a garden full of cucumbers, tomatoes, squash and peppers.
"They physically get to go over and look to see if there's anything growing," said club member Barbara McCoy. "They saw that there was a cucumber, and they got to taste it — we keep it hands-on."
"We're all teachers, so we know that, 'OK, they're restless — let's get up and stretch,'" added Clark. "That's why we decided to change and do the vegetables — just have a whole different plan this summer."
Meeting every other Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m., the free Story Hour also, of course, includes stories, in addition to art projects and gardening — but, above all, the kids also learn what it means to be part of the Barefoot Gardeners.
"We tell them they're the stewards of the earth," explained McCoy, "and that this is their earth, and they need to be the protectors and the caretakers of it. If they go to the ocean, we tell them to throw the shell back if there's something alive in it — just little things like that."
"Taking care of the earth, that's all kind of woven in," added Clark. "I think it's a great project. I see what happened with my granddaughters, and they love it."
While the first story hour of the summer saw a light turnout, the group has high hopes for the second session, on Wednesday, July 22, when the Suzanne Thurman, executive director of the Marine Education, Research & Rehabilitation (MERR) Institute pays a visit — bringing a 30-foot inflatable whale with her, for purposes of both education and fun.
"We want to get more community support," Clark said. "Since we were all Gardeners Club members, we were looking to do something with our youth committee."
To attend the free Children's Story Hour event on Wednesday, or any session throughout the rest of the summer, simply stop by the Fenwick Island Town Hall at 10 a.m. to check it out. For more information of the Barefoot Gardeners Club, find them on Facebook.


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Home Wi-Fi Router and Extender Market Competitive Analysis and Forecasts
According to a new market report on home Wi-Fi router and extender, published by Transparency Market Research the global home Wi-Fi router and extender market is expected to reach US$ 12,956.9 Mn by 2026, expanding at a CAGR of 6.6% from 2018 to 2026. According to the report, the global market will continue to be influenced by a range of macroeconomic and industry-specific factors. Asia Pacific will continue to be at the forefront of global demand, with the market in the region growing at a CAGR of 8.0% through 2026.
Increasing penetration of connected devices and Internet driving the global home Wi-Fi router and extender market
The demand for home Wi-Fi router and extender is directly reliant on the growth of telecommunications, residential & commercial sector, and industrial development. Exponentially growing urbanization and rising global population have increased the demand for internet, thereby offering multiple opportunities to the global Wi-Fi router and extender market.
Home Wi-Fi Router and Extender Market: Scope of the Report
The global home Wi-Fi router and extender market is broadly segmented by device and region. By device, the market is segmented into Wi-Fi router and Wi-Fi extender. Wi-Fi router is expected to have the highest market share between 2018 and 2026. The increase in the population and the penetration of internet access results in the growth of telecommunication equipment as well as home networking devices which are the major factors contributing to the high share of Wi-Fi router. Also, due to the rapid growth and improvement in technology for smartphones and consumer gadgets such as tablets, demand for Wi-Fi router with extender is rising at a CAGR of 7.1%.
Wi-Fi router is further divided into uplink port and normal port. Uplink port had the highest share in 2018 and is further expected to lead the home Wi-Fi router and extender market during the forecast period. Routers use the uplink port to connect to other routers to increase the maximum number of devices connected to the network. Uplink ports eliminate the need for crossover cables. In terms of revenue, the uplink port segment is expected to have the highest market share in 2018. It is anticipated to maintain its position during the forecast period and witness a CAGR of 6.6% throughout the forecast period. By using uplink port, a user can add more ports to connect more devices to the network and expand the Wi-Fi range. Rapid urbanization especially in the developing countries of Asia Pacific and the Middle East is aiding the growth of home Wi-Fi router and extenders in the residential sector.
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Asia Pacific dominated the home Wi-Fi router and extender market in 2017 with Hong Kong contributing majority share of 23.7%. The dominance of the region in the market is attributed to its large population base, increasing industrialization and urbanization, growth in home networking, increased penetration of connected devices, and internet access. Analyzing the Asia Pacific home Wi-Fi router and extender market at country level, it is anticipated that Hong Kong would lead the global home Wi-Fi router and extender market consistently throughout the forecast period.
This is mainly due to increase in the internet and mobile internet penetration rate as well as improved connectivity and speed of internet. Apart from Hong Kong, countries such as India, China, Vietnam, and Japan are also expected to contribute significantly to the Asia Pacific home Wi-Fi router and extender market. However, the home Wi-Fi router and extender market in India is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.6%. In India it is expected to slightly increase till 2026 due to smaller cities, towns, and villages getting connected to Internet which offers a big market for routers. North America and Europe collectively contributed 50.2% of the global share in 2018.


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Beauty and Style Influencer and actress Shay Mitchell dishes on her top beauty picks as Buxom Cosmetic's new Global Creative Brand Ambassador.
If you're not obsessed with Shay Mitchell's Instagram account yet, than trust me you're missing out! The Canadian-born, Hollywood star and former Pretty Little Liars TV alum, covers everything from beauty, travel and lifestyle in the most chic way.
While building her personal lifestyle brand and quickly becoming one of beauty's top influencers, it's no wonder Buxom cosmetics has scooped up the stunning star to be their new global creative brand ambassador.
The brand has chosen Mitchell not only for her accomplishments as a multifaceted actress, beauty guru, influencer, entrepreneur, author, and lifestyle blogger but also for having a strong voice for what she believes in and her unapologetic confidence both on and off the screen.
Mitchell's first campaign will launch in July for BUXOM's newest lip innovation, in which she will actively collaborate with the brand to help create content, social media campaigns, and new products and lip shades.
"I've kept BUXOM products in my makeup bag for years and I can't wait to share my love for the brand," said Mitchell. "I'm obsessed with beauty and excited to help BUXOM move into new makeup categories that I love and use every day."
"Shay Mitchell is a trendsetter who never fails to make a bold fashion statement, confidently speak her mind, or share her passion for adventure—fully embodying everything BUXOM stands for as a brand," said Betty Kim-English, Senior Vice President Global BUXOM. "We are thrilled to have a unique partnership with Shay, who we plan to partner with closely to help grow BUXOM globally, build brand awareness, and attract new customers."
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Stamp duty and fuel tax should be abolished in a bid to radically overhaul the tax system, according to an influential think tank.
The Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) is calling for several major changes to the UK tax system, including getting rid of stamp duty in favour of a vast increase in council tax, and a new congestion charging system to replace fuel duties.
Publishing the results of its five-year investigation into the UK tax system, the IFS brands the current regime "inefficient, overly complex and frequently unfair".
At present, the government takes about £4 in taxes of every £10 earned. But the system "could raise as much revenue and achieve as much redistribution as it currently does in far less costly ways," says Nobel Prize-winning economist Sir James Mirrlees, who led the review.
How to pay less tax
So if these recommendations were introduced how would they affect you?
• Council tax would go through the roof. At present, council tax is calculated based on the value of your house in 1991. The IFS wants the valuations brought up-to-date, which would lead to a massive rise in council tax.
• The cost of buying a house would drop. The review calls for stamp duty to be abolished in order to increase transactions in the housing markets.
• Petrol would get cheaper. The IFS wants the government to develop a comprehensive system of congestion charging to replace fuel duty. This is because increasing fuel efficiency combined with the growing popularity of electric cars will reduce tax revenues from petrol and diesel taxes.
• Your savings would grow faster as taxes on cash savings would be abolished.
• Taxes on earnings would be simplified with national insurance and income tax combined into one tax. The government has stated that this is already being considered.
• The price of your shopping would increase as the IFS believes VAT should be expanded to cover all products – at present items such as food, children's clothing and books are exempt.
The IFS has pointed out that it doesn't expect its proposals to be introduced immediately.
"We are not proposing that this is the content of George Osborne's next Budget," says Paul Johnson, director of the IFS.
Instead, the IFS hopes the report will form the framework for tax policy over the next 10 to 20 years.


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Hello, everyone! You might not know me too well. Or too well yet. I'm not too active on the site - just a single roleplay, which has gotten some very great writing behind it. I am, however, a roleplayer with ten years of varied experience. With eleven years of D&D, now, and about eight or nine years of solid writing, I've had highs, lows, and all kinds of in-betweens. I've even been banned, on one occasion, from a site because of too much "drama". So I've learned my ins and outs. I've played a great many characters, some of which have been put to rest, some of which have just become fond memories, and others which come back because of their legacy.
Then I got an idea. I always get compliments that my writing is great. I wouldn't really think so - I'm just an average joe. And there's different little things I do to cheat. Very rarely do I plan things ahead of time, to a large degree. As any good DM knows, if you have a six-hour night laid out, someone's going to spend three hours wandering off in the other direction. Hell, most of my characters have about three paragraphs of backstory, and everything else goes mucho crazy in the course of a roleplay. And the funny thing is, it works for me!
So. Not to be narcissistic or any such thing, I figure I'll try to give people tips who are struggling. Help them develop more human characters, to a level where you're just the typist, while the character writes themselves. To a point where people are concerned for the welfare of the world, assembling a group that has the potential for great side-stories per character as you work with them, and your characters make the DM want to see more of what you can do and write.
Leave a comment or question below, and I'll do my absolute best to help you out. And, hopefully, help you figure out an easier way to write, and make it truly shine.


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The 2018 Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes betting tips given by Horsebetting.com experts say St Leger runner-up Lah To Dar is a worthy favourite to land the spoils for trainer John Gosden. Her stablemate Coronet has some very strong form in the book, so is feared most in the Group 1 contest over 1m 4f on British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday, October 20. Magical, meanwhile, looks the pick of six saddled by Aidan O'Brien and makes plenty of each-way appeal following an eye-catching Arc de Triomphe run. Our in-depth 2018 Champions Fillies & Stakes betting tips preview has full details on these horses' chances.Lah Ti Dar a worthy favourite for Champions Fillies & Mares gloryLah Ti Dar looks to hold outstanding claims of providing trainer John Gosden with a second winner of the 1m 4f Group 1 Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes on British Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday (14:40). This daughter of Dubawi won her first three starts in sensational style and lost little in defeat last time out when runner-up in the St Leger.
The beautifully three-year-old showed that she handled testing conditions when landing a 14-runner maiden at Newbury back in April by six lengths. After being produced to take up the running at the furlong marker by jockey Frankie Dettori, she stretched effortlessly clear to score with tons in hand.
Lah Ti Dar then took the step up into Listed company in her stride when landing the Pretty Polly Stakes at Newmarket when powering clear inside the last to beat Expressly by 3 1/4 lengths. It was a performance which marked her out as hugely exciting top-notch prospect destined for Group 1 glory.
However, injury ruled her out of the the Oaks at Epsom – for which she had been ante post favourite – and resulted in Lah Ti Dar spending 109 days on the sidelines. Gosden duly gave her plenty of time to recover and his patience was rewarded when she totally tore apart the opposition in the Listed 1m 4f Galtres Stakes at York and effortlessly beat Light Of Joy by 10 lengths.
It was a visually stunning display and one which saw Lah Ti Dar sent off the 7/4 favourite for last month's St Leger over 1m 6f at Doncaster. Although beaten 2 1/4 lengths by Kew Gardens, she ran a stormer in defeat. After being held-up well off the pace she showed signs of inexperience in the final Classic of the season, coming off and on the bridle at several stages. It was therefore to her credit that she stayed on strongly up the home straight to snatch second spot.
Lah Ti Dar simply wasn't streetwise enough against a battle-hardened winner who was given a peach of a ride by Ryan Moore and perfectly positioned throughout. In the circumstances it was a performance which could be upgraded and the drop back to 1m 4f, over which Lah To Dar is one from one, is a plus.
Her dam Dar Re Mi was also three from three on ground softer than good, so there are no negatives as regards the going for Lah Ti Dar, who is also officially the top rated in the line-up off 115 and receives a handy 6lb weight-for-age allowance from French raider Kitesurf – the closest to her off 114.
So, with the prospect of more to come assured, Lah Ti Dar's claims are crystal clear and she looks a worthy favourite to get back to winning ways. We therefore had to make her the main selection in our 2018 Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes betting tips.Coronet another Gosden inmate with claimsGosden also has a strong second string to his bow in the shape of Coronet. This four-year-old is a consistent and tough sort who has won four of her 13 career starts and made the frame on five occasions. She also ran well in this 12 months ago when third and has posted some very solid efforts this season, so is feared most.
After making a winning return to action in the Group 2 Middleton Stakes at York, this other daughter of Dubawi ran a cracker when going down by just a short-head to top class French colt Waldgeist, who finished a fine close-up fourth in the Arc behind Enable earlier in the month, in the Group 1 Prix De Saint-Cloud.
Coronet then ran slightly below par when a 9 1/4 lengths third to Poet's Word in the Group 1 King George over this course and distance, but got back on track last time out when chasing home Sea Of Class in a Group 1 Yorkshire Oaks on the Knavesmire. Although she was unable to match the winner's potent turn of foot, Coronet stuck to the task well to be beaten just over two lengths.
Given that Sea Of Class is a filly of the highest order who had previously landed the Irish Oaks and has since been beaten just a short-head by Enable in the Arc, it gives the form a really solid look. A repeat if that effort is sure to see Coronet go close in this.
She faces no easy task giving Lah Ti Dar a 6lb weight-for-age allowance, but is sure to give it her best shot and looks the most likely one to pick up the pieces should that rival fails to live up to expectations. Coronet is thus respected, but worth taking on with her younger stable companion.Magical looks just the trick each-wayBallydoyle handler Aidan O'Brien launches a six-pronged attack on the race in a bid to land back-to-back runnings. They include last year's winner Hydrangea, but it looks significant that jockey Ryan Moore has chosen Magical over her and she thus makes plenty of each-way appeal as a result following an eye-catching run last time out.
That came in the Arc where, after being held-up well at the rear of the 19-strong field. the three-year-old daughter of Galileo kept on steadily down the wide outside to be nearest at the finish and beaten just over five lengths into 10th by wonder filly Enable.
Given how the race panned out it was a terrific effort, and Magical had previously shaped well when a three-length fourth to Laurens following a break in the Group 1 Matron Stakes at Leopardstown when badly hampered at a crucial stage. She appears to be building up to a big performance and, with those two runs under her belt, should now be spot on to do herself justice.
Magical also has some very smart form to her name as a juvenile and has proven winning form on soft ground. She is also rated just 4lb below Lah Ti Dar and comes out second best in the 11-runner line-up on adjusted ratings. So, at the odds on offer, Magical had to feature as the each-way punt in our 2018 Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes betting tips.Your Next Bet


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The internet is packed full of entertaining movies, music and games, but sometimes it's the advertisers who really pull out all of the stops in their bid to get our attention.
So whether they're advertising online slots or even technology to combat a stinky toilet, here are some of the most eye-opening adverts that are currently circulating around the internet.
Often it's when advertisers go out of their way to highlight the downsides of using a product that are the most striking. For example, the German beer manufacturer Bergedorfer Bier used pictures of men cradling their beer bellies like pregnant women that may have been weird, but nonetheless caught our attention!
And if beer bellies were an unlikely selling point, then what about the PooPourri firm who used a fairly unsubtle advert featuring a rather well-spoken lady to talk about how she'd 'just dropped a motherload' in order to convince people to buy the brand's odour-masking products.
What these adverts show is that it's the power of an advert to get people talking and go viral that offers the best chance of massive exposure in the internet age.
And if you're looking for evidence of truly ridiculous marketing stunts, then it's worthwhile remembering that these actually happened, and it once again shows that Lucky Nugget Casino hasn't just gained fame for their online slots offerings!
Our favourite of these has to be the footballer player Ronaldo displaying his skills in disguise on the streets of Madrid. But there are certain other areas where the star hasn't displayed such style as was perhaps best-witnessed by his deeply weird Japanese advert for a face-exercising device.
And it's usually foreign adverts that are the best bet for some truly surreal entertainment. From authorities in New Zealand using ill-advised humour to warn against texting whilst driving, to weird German supermarket adverts showing cats shopping for groceries, it's clear that if you want to get people's attention, then make sure to have a very strange central concept!
Of course, there are limits to this as there have been many backlashes when advertisers push the weird envelope too far. With the likes of Gourmet Burger Kitchen having to pull a U-turn after their series of adverts managed to offend nearly every vegetarian in the UK, it's a worthwhile reminder that whether you're trying to sell online slots or beer, it's best not to alienate your audience!


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@J_barraza17 Be patient. Post tend to be on a bit of a delay; I don't know about Pumki; but I get an email every time either this thread or the main one gets
posted to.
Thanks, Rose.
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I have notifications on but I don't get the emails for some reason
Power Levels thus far:
Pumki: Goku at start of Ginyu saga.
Polar: Vegeta at Majin saga (before Majin Vegeta powerup)
Polar: Attain Golden form (Post Buu power level)
Orenji: Attain Super Saiyan Blue (Post Buu power level)
Please fill in missing into or correct my incorrect information.
Pumki's a fish out of water. Her main goal at the moment is to become a Time Patroller, because the Kais took her in and she really doesn't have anywhere else to go. Her long term goal is to regain her memory.
I was mostly talking about power levels.
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Orenji's P.L. is Angered Vegeta (Vs Berrus in B.O.G.)
@J_barraza17 That puts you stronger than me by a wide margin; kinda unbelievable for a relative rookie.
Also, I read the post you made in the ICC chat. I hope you talked with Pumki about going Super Saiyan there…cause if not it's getting dangerously close to Power-emoting.
Yeah… I'm not sure what the yellowish glow is, but it's definitely not my hair.
And as for a Power Goal, Pumki doesn't really have one. She's not focused so much on a finish line of power as making Time Patroller, and then seeing what's next.
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If you are over 70 1/2 and you direct your IRA distribution directly to a qualifying charity, you can potentially bypass the income tax on the distribution. The life-time limit for this exclusion is $100,000, but this is extremely useful for RMD (Required Minimum Distribution) planning.
The recent tax extenders bill (2010 Tax Relief Act) extended this provision for 2010 and 2011. If you or a client have not taken your RMD yet for 2010, you may still direct it to a charity and escape income tax. This is more efficient than recognizing the income from the distribution and then using schedule A to deduct the contribution to the charity.
The extension is good through 2011 as well, which is gives you and tax planners a year of certainty on the issue that loomed for 11 1/2 months.
If you have already taken your RMD this year, you are out of luck with the RMD planning, but you can still donate directly to a charity without paying the income tax if you qualify.
- Additional Planning Note – The nondeductible porton of an IRA will not be reduced pro-rata by the distribution to the charity. The distribution to the charity reduces the taxable portion of the taxpayer's IRA dollar-for-dollar which is a great way to seperate basis from pre-tax money in the IRA.
Proper charitable planning is crucial to tax and retirement planning.


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Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, and Teni recently clinched nominations for the 2019 BET awards.
Teni was nominated in the Best new international act category, while Burna and Eazi got recognized in the Best international act category.
The two male singers were nominated alongside South African rapper, AKA, UK acts, Dave and Giggs, and Aya Nakamura and Dosseh from France.
Teni got nominated alongside Sho Madjodzi from South Africa, Headie One and Octavian from the UK and France's Jokair and Nesly for her own category.
On the foreign front, popular rapper Cardi B received the highest nominations, with 7.
The 2019 BET Awards will air live on June 24, 2019, on seven Viacom networks including BET, and MTV.


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Posti Messaging helps organizations to digitalize and automate invoice and document processes. With our services, organizations manage business critical consumer data and provide better customer experience. By automating our customers' business processes, we accelerate their digitalization and help them to grow.
We handle hundreds of millions of invoice and document transactions annually. With 600 professionals in 6 countries over the Baltic Sea we serve over 5000 customers. Posti Messaging business unit is a part of the Posti Group, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland.
In our accelerating international growth, we are looking to hire
Technical Project Manager
At Posti Messaging our vision is to be the number one value provider of financial processes.To get another step closer to our vision, we want to hire more top-notch professionals to join our Implementation team in Sweden.
Implementation Team offers document output management through physical and digital channels together with value added services for our customers in Europe. We have around 50 committed employees in teams situated in Sweden, Norway and Riga. We focus on continuous improvement of our service quality and empower our employees to grow in their roles.
We want you to join our Implementation team. Your main responsibility will be working together with Project Managers, other TPM:s and Graphical Implementation specialists. Whereas PM is main responsible over the whole Project, the TPM is responsible for delivering the technical parts. As we value team effort, you will also support and coach other team members and continuously help improve team productivity, code quality, tools and technology adoption.
As Technical Project Manager your main responsibilities will include:
Preferable System engineer, Bachelor/Master of science in engineering or natural progression within the company working with technical parts, customer service and projects. Knowledge within IT and programming is useful as well as used to working in Windows environment. Experience from service-oriented role with customer contact. Experience from working in projects, as a Project coordinator or similar and is ready for the next level. We are looking for a passionate candidate, who enjoy working in teams and is eager to take the next step to a responsible and exciting role.
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To succeed in this role you also need to have strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Swedish and ability to work in a global organization within virtual teams. We are in contact with our international colleagues on a daily basis and while English is our official language, we communicate with many of our customers in Swedish.
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Transforming Health: 240 SA Health positions to be axed in Adelaide's south
More than 200 nursing, allied health and administration positions are to be axed in Adelaide's southern suburbs as part of the State Government's Transforming Health shake-up.
Health Minister Jack Snelling said work would be found for the majority of staff elsewhere but, for the first time, some nurses would be offered voluntary redundancies.
Staff would have to apply for new roles but those who did not find new positions would be declared excess.
All up, 117 beds will be closed, meaning 240 positions will go.
The dramatic changes are contained in a SA Health document obtained by the ABC.
Adelaide's Repatriation General Hospital has long been earmarked for closure, but the document reveals it will not be the only casualty in the south.
The Flinders Medical Centre vascular unit is to be downsized from 26 to 18 beds, while its orthopaedics and plastics units will lose eight beds.
Six beds will be cut in stroke and neurology.
Mr Snelling said "efficiencies" would allow the reductions, which would also affect the Noarlunga Health Service.
"Overwhelmingly, we'll accommodate them with other positions within SA Health and overwhelming within Southern Adelaide Local Health Network as well," he said.
Nurses are already preparing for industrial action over stalled enterprise bargaining negotiations.
"We're talking about a large number of beds being closed over the next 18 months and an equally big impact on the nurses that'll be employed in the south over that period of time," Rob Bonner from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation said.
"There is no doubt the budget is driving a lot of the decision-making at the moment and that's not what Transforming Health was supposed to be."
Bernadette Mulholland from the SA Salaried Medical Officers Association said the cuts would impact on patient care and future services in Adelaide's southern suburbs.


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Automatic Vs Manual: Which is Better?
There are many pros & cons to owning an automatic or a manual car, it's a debate that's almost as old as the motoring industry itself!
There are many pros & cons to owning an automatic or a manual car, it's a debate that's almost as old as the motoring industry itself! Let's break down a few of them and see which option would best suit you...
What exactly is the difference?
In a nutshell, a manual car includes a system that you operate yourself by simultaneously moving the gear stick and pressing down the clutch . The majority of vehicles driven in this country are manual.
An automatic car changes gears for you automatically in relation to the speed you're travelling and doesn't have a clutch pedal.
Automatic: Pros & Cons
Using a torque converter, automatic transmission does the hard work for you. You only have to worry about going forwards, backwards or stopping. So, how does an automatic compare to a manual?
Far Easier to Drive: Many people like automatic cars for their convenience. They're simple to operate as there's no clutch to control. Simply select D for Drive and forget about manoeuvring the gear stick until you need to park or reverse.
The Ride Is Much Smoother: Automatic gearboxes offer a seamless transition between gears, giving you a pleasant ride without any stuttering.
More Suited To Rush Hour Traffic: If you're a regular commuter by car, and you travel consistently in rush-hour traffic, automatic cars might make your life a bit easier! It can become slightly taxing on your leg to constantly press & release the clutch, automatic transmissions require less effort, so you can concentrate fully on navigating tricky junctions and other traffic safely.
Usually More Expensive: An obvious con, but a con never-the-less! They are typically more expensive to purchase than their manual counterparts, but by how much can solely depend on the model. It would be worth pointing out though that this isn't always the case!
Can Be Slightly Boring: If you're a driving enthusiast, automatic models may not be for you. The feel of changing gear, being more in control and taking the revs to the higher levels will all be eliminated if you opt for an automatic.
Manual: Pros & Cons
Most of us drivers here in the UK will use a manual gearbox, but in all reality, just how do they compare with automatics?
More Control: A manual gearbox gives you more control over the car as you alone choose which gear to use. This can be particularly beneficial in wintry conditions.
More Speed: Some automatics can be slow and cumbersome, although many are now fitted with dual-clutch technology to make them quicker. A manual gearbox is traditionally better at transferring power from your engine to your wheels, so you can accelerate at a faster pace.
Easier to Maintain: Manuals generally require less maintenance because they have a less complex design than automatics. Repairs tend to be significantly cheaper – unless the clutch goes.
Not as Safe: With a manual, you need to take one hand off the steering wheel to change gears. Automatic cars are safer as you can keep both hands on the wheel and concentrate more on the road ahead.
Can Cause Leg Ache: Constantly working the clutch can become uncomfortable as your left foot never gets a rest, especially if you drive in congested areas. This can lead to aches and pains in your leg muscles.