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Periodically, the Healthy Aging Collaborative will share news articles that mention state and local efforts to make cities, towns and regions in Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: July 2019
BCBS of MA Foundation: One in Ten MassHealth Members are Older Adults
According to a new report from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of Massachusetts, one out of 10 MassHealth members is age 65 or over and, while most of those older adults also have Medicare coverage, most live in non-facility settings in their communities. Continue reading
MassDOT Announces State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Transportation Secretary and CEO Stephanie Pollack recently joined Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver, members of the Massachusetts Legislature, local officials, and transportation advocates at a groundbreaking event in Natick to release the State Bicycle Transportation Plan and State Pedestrian Transportation Plan and to celebrate the start of construction on the latest segment of the Cochituate Rail Trail.
Access the full Bicycle Plan and the full Pedestrian Plan. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Boston Reveals 'Year Two' Achievements
The City of Boston's Age-Friendly initiative continues to make great strides to support older adults and people living with Dementia and a few of those accomplishments are highlighted in a 'Year Two' achievements report. Continue reading
Updated Memory Cafe Toolkit Available from JF&CS
Communities across Massachusetts have established Memory Cafes, which are free social programs for people living with dementia and those who care about them.
An updated version of the Memory Cafe Toolkit for those starting or maintaining these programs is now live at www.jfcsboston.org/MemoryCafeToolkit (English) and at www.jfcsboston.org/GuiaCafeDeMemoria (Spanish). Continue reading
Falls Prevention Photo Contest Announced by NCOA
The National Council on Aging's (NCOA) National Falls Prevention Resource Center is sponsoring a 2019 Falls Prevention photo contest. Organizations that enter can win a cash prize of up to $300 and be featured in NCOA's Center for Healthy Aging E-News and on the NCOA website.
Details and rules are below. Please submit all photos and signed NCOA consent forms by October 31, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Continue reading
AARP Community Challenge Announces National and Local Grantees
AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including four recipients right here in Massachusetts.
Nationally, a total of nearly $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 "quick action" projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages. Nearly 1,700 applications were received from non-profits and government entities for the program, now in its third year. Each of the projects, which must be completed by November 4, is designed to achieve one or more of the following outcomes: Continue reading
ISHI Announces Inquiry of Ideas to Improve Housing Policies and Systems
The Innovative Stable Housing Initiative (ISHI) requests ideas from the Boston community (including individual or groups of residents, coalitions, or organizations) regarding what housing policies and systems should be changed and how. This Inquiry of Ideas (IOI) opportunity is the first step in designing a grantmaking process that is responsive to the needs of the community. Continue reading
Age-Friendly Funding Alert: Community Health Initiative and Healthy Aging Funds
Join staff from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Health Resources in Action (HRiA) to learn about two exciting new Massachusetts funds focused on community health and health equity: the Statewide Community Health Initiative (CHI) Fund and the Healthy Aging Fund. Continue reading
MA Attorney General Launches Website to Open Access to Community Benefits Reports
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative has promoted community benefits support provided by Massachusetts hospitals and Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs) as a potential Age- and Dementia Friendly Funding opportunity. According to reports recently published by Attorney General Maura Healey's Office, the state's hospitals and HMOs distributed $800 million across Massachusetts in fiscal year 2018. Continue reading
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~Good morning! All is well here. The boys and I went mini-golfing, go-karting (just L did that) and to the arcade yesterday. They were sitting around the house, staring at their screens and I was like nope, we gotta get outside! And we had a blast! I think they were both impressed by my mad mini-golfing skills ;).
~The dogs are all getting along nicely. Buddy is pretty thrilled to have another dog here because that means he can just lay around and do whatever he wants and the other two can bug each other to play ;). Bella (the new one) is very smart and is basically already in charge of Buster. And he doesn't care one bit!
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What You Need to Know, Week Eight – Regular Session (2018)KAM
Pension Reform Bill Introduced
The long-awaited public employee pension reform legislation was introduced last week in the Senate. Pension reform has been a topic of conversation dating back to the previous session. We expected Governor Bevin to call a special session during the Interim to address the issue. However, after a draft proposal was released last fall, it became clear that there was not sufficient legislative support to pass reforms that included a move from a defined benefit plan to a defined contribution or 401K type plan, a three-percent contribution for retiree health insurance, and other controversial changes. After months of work to address some of these concerns, Senator Joe Bowen filed SB 1.
Some of the changes included in SB 1 include the following:
- Eliminate the unfunded liability, projected to be anywhere from $40 billion to $60 billion;
- Save more than $4 billion over 20 years;
- Move new teachers into a hybrid cash balance plan, similar to action taken with state employees during the 2013 reforms;
- Reduce the cost of living adjustments for 12 years for retired teachers;
- Require school districts to contribute 2% of payroll for new teachers into the cash balance retirement account;
- Place restrictions on how sick time can be used to boost retirement; and
- For state employees, remove the guarantee of a return and replace with a pledge that accounts will not lose money.
It does appear that education and state employee groups continue to have concerns with this new proposal. The Senate plans to take action on SB 1 this week.
Budget – House Proposal Coming
While the Senate focuses on pension reform this week, the House will have their attention focused on consideration of the biennial budget bill, HB 200. Last month, Governor Bevin introduced the budget document and since then the House, through their Appropriations and Revenue committee process, has been reviewing the bill and hearing testimony from state government agencies and others impacted by the proposal. We expect the House to present their changes to HB 200 this week, with the intent of holding a floor vote by March 1. KAM will monitor this process and continue to advocate for the $100 million workforce investment bond pool included by the administration.
KAM Priority Bills are Moving
The following priority bills saw action last week:
HB 2 – Rep. Adam Koenig's comprehensive reforms to the state Workers' Compensation system cleared a significant hurdle last week, as it passed the House floor by a vote of 55-39. The bill is now in the Senate where it will go through the same process as in the House – a committee hearing and then a vote on the Senate floor. While changes to HB 2 addressed concerns of the KY Professional Firefighters Association, the Fraternal Order of Police continues to oppose the legislation. HB 2 is a priority for KAM, and we ask that you reach out to your state senator and ask that they vote YES on this critical measure.
HB 252 – Another essential reform measure that received action in the House this week was HB 252, sponsored by Rep. Jim DeCesare. HB 252 reforms the state's unemployment insurance system to better align with surrounding states. The bill passed in the House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee this week. There were two changes incorporated into the final version. The first change reduced the quarterly base period wages from $2000 (included in the original language) for $1500. The second change begins the weekly benefit at 16 weeks if the unemployment rate 5.9% or below. The original language was 14 weeks with a rate of 5.4%. Several unfriendly floor amendments were filed to the bill. We encourage you to contact your state representative and ask that they YES on HB 252.
HB 324 – For several years, KAM has worked to pass legislation that will protect critical infrastructure in the state, like our chemical plants, from the unregulated use of drones around these significant infrastructure assets. HB 324, sponsored by Rep. Diane St. Onge was heard in the House committee this week and passed the committee overwhelmingly. The bill will now go to the House floor for a vote. Please continue to encourage your state legislators to vote YES on this KAM priority legislation.
Bills That Are Good For Kentucky Manufacturers
HB 227 is legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Gooch to address inequities in how renewable energy users receive credit for excess energy that they produce. Currently, all other users subsidize users of renewable energy, like those with solar panels. HB 227 could be called for a vote on the House floor this week. KAM supports HB 227, and we encourage you to contact your state representative and ask that they vote YES on HB 227.
HB 370 is legislation sponsored by Rep. Robby Mills to update the state's brownfields statute to make the program more accessible and simpler for property cleanup. This bill is a product of compromise between KAM, the administration, and environmental interests. It will be heard for a vote in the House Natural Resources and Energy Committee this week. Please contact your state representative and ask that they vote YES on HB 370.
SB 160 is legislation sponsored by Senator Rick Girdler to modernize the statute which prohibits "grossly excessive" price increases by sellers of goods and services during a state of emergency declared by the Governor. SB 160 amends the 14-year-old statute to better align with pricing laws that have proven to be effective in other states. The bill retains provisions to strictly prohibit and penalize grossly excessive price increases during a declared emergency while adding language to recognize the usual and customary functioning of free enterprise and competitive markets. SB 160 will be heard in the Senate Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor Committee this week. KAM supports SB 160, and we encourage you to reach out to your state senator and ask that they vote YES on SB 160.
Keeping You Informed
As in past years, we will continue to communicate with you weekly with bill tracking lists on the KAM Homepage (Bill Tracking), summaries of legislative actions and dynamics, and specific bills of interest. We will also, of course, contact you immediately as issues of particular interest or concern arise.
We have resumed our KAM Conversation Conference Calls on Thursdays, and invite KAM Members to call and take part in this dialog every Thursday during the 2018 Legislative Session. The information for the call is:
- Call-in Number: 877-746-4263
- Participant Code: 0219774#
Calendar & Key Dates
Two major milestones on the 2018 legislative calendar will be reached this week as it will contain the last days to file new House and Senate bills. You can access the session calendar HERE and the committee meeting schedule HERE. Please keep in mind that this calendar can change if the legislature decides to shift days. We will let you know if that happens; however, they must adjourn by April 15, according to the Constitution. Below are specific dates of interest:
- February 27 – Last day for new House Bills
- March 1 – Last day for new Senate Bills
- March 27-28 – Concurrence Days
- March 29-April 9 – Veto Recess
- April 13 – Sine Die
Meet the KAM Governmental Affairs Team here.
Don't know who your elected representatives are? Click here to reach the Action Center of the Kentucky Prosperity Project to find this and other important information to help you make your opinion heard on matters affecting you and your business! You can also purchase a Kentucky General Assembly Blue Book from KAM, or purchase the companion KAM Blue Book App for Apple and Android products from their respective app stores.


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"One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. When Jesus saw their faith, he said, "Friend, your sins are forgiven. " The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, "Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?" Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, "Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? Which is easier: to say, 'Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, 'Get up and walk'? But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins." So he said to the paralyzed man, "I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home." Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, "We have seen remarkable things today." Luke 5:17-26
I love this story! Apparently the Apostles did, too because it is recorded in three of the four Gospels. It is both inspiring and challenging.
I want to draw on it as a picture or an illustration of how FredWes can "carry on" from a year of good growth to a year of greater growth and outreach.
Briefly, I want to highlight four admirable traits modeled by these four friends who were so desperate to get their needy friend to Jesus they carried him with their own hands!
Moving forward into this new ministry year 2014-15, here is how we can carry on in effective ministry:
These guys were not willing to be unconcerned - "Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat"
Concern is seeing someone who is in need and being willing get involved in helping that need get met. One of the reasons FredWes grew this year is because we became concerned for needs outside of the church walls. We raised money for a well, we sent people to Guatemala, we sent a team to Hephzibah, and we met needs at EconoLodge and carried some folks to the feet of Jesus!
In this coming year let's carry on in our concern for the needs of others!
These guys were not willing to be uncommitted – "and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus"
Probably most people have concerns over needs they see around them, but very few commit to meeting those needs. Concern is expressed through commitment. You can't be truly concerned without responding to those concerns. These guys demonstrated their concern for their paralyzed friend by picking up a corner of a cot and carrying it to where Jesus was.
To carry on the growth that we experienced last year, let's remain committed to getting people to Jesus!
These guys were willing to be uncomfortable – "they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd"
Carrying a paralyzed man across town is uncomfortable! It's hard work! It's heavy work! On a Summer day it is hot work! But they weren't concerned about their own comfort, they were committed to their friend being touched by Jesus. Once they finally arrived, they had to carry him around and through a crowd of people.
Growth is exciting but it is also uncomfortable. This year we ventured out of our comfort zone on a few occasions. To carry on our growth we will need to get used to being uncomfortable and venture further outside of that comfort zone.
These guys were willing to be Unconventional – "they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus"
I love these guys! They were so committed and so desperate to get their friend to Jesus, when they couldn't get through the crowd they formulated another plan. Climbing up to the roof while clinging to the cot, they decided proceeded to rip a whole in the roof, tie ropes to the corners of the cot and lowered him right in front of Jesus! They would not be denied!
These guys valued the Master and His message more than they valued their traditional methods!
You know the seven last words of the church don't you? They are, "We have never done it this way before!" To carry on with the growth we have enjoyed this year, we must be open to unconventional ways of reaching people and bringing people to Jesus!
Their concern and commitment and discomfort were rewarded when their friend found salvation and healing at the hand of Jesus!
God, give us what these guys had so we can see people saved and healed in 2014-15!


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Do you know what it's like to bite your tongue and chew on pink things? Like the inside of my cheek and lips and tongue between – feel flesh try to escape the catch of my teeth and never quite succeed. I drink tea for its warmth and the way it sings along my gums and stings inside cracks to remind me cinnamon is a spice, cinnamon demands space. We can dress up cakes with it and apple cider and all the rest of it – all the sweet stuff – but in the end, stuffing 21 cinnamon hearts in your mouth will numb your face. You will feel your lips melt, and a small fire will blaze quite insistently at the back of your throat. People are sometimes drawn to this challenge, and for many, the fire proves too much. Water won't quell it. Milk might kill it but handle those hearts or that teaspoon if you think you can. Ride the burn. Swallow, until the cinnamon sting is in your fingers and your lungs and your lips and your words and your thoughts and in the way you smell at your collarbone, behind your ear, at the curve of your hip where it runs into the inside of your thigh.
Cinnamon is cunning that way, though I don't think she means to be. She's all sweet-smelling and her brown bark is so alluring, that you don't even expect a bite. And you won't catch the sting until you can't help yourself and ask for a taste, and even then she remains sweet though you might feel a slight sharp-dull feeling and then it's too late and your tongue is on fire and tears are in your eyes and you think why why why. Not even the candy shell of cinnamon hearts will take your misery away. Or your numbness. Or your desire. And there you have it: people come back to cinnamon. People love cinnamon. They like that aching tingling fiery sensation like a million red ants making a home in their mouths, tunneling spaces and burrowing until you can't breathe –
Maybe that's just me.
Cinnamon tea is sort of like that, on a smaller level. Like an anaesthetic and an ultimate sensual experience rolled into one. On a smaller level. And if you have enough cuts in your mouth from busy teeth, then it's almost the same not really but I am very good at pretending. Tea lets me feel. Tea lets me stop feeling. It's really a vicious cycle and I'm glad it's tea I'm into and not, you know, one of the hard drugs. Like caffeine or something. Not because tea is any better or worse but at least other people don't give you hell for being a tea aficionado. See I can be a tea aficionado. You can't be a cocaine aficionado in the society we're living in because society is mostly shit and will find any excuse to stigmatise.
Here are some so called health benefits of cinnamon tea. That is not really why I drink it though.


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Is Paris Hilton A Monster?
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If you've ever stopped by the Galley of the Absurd blog, you've seen how performers perceived as difficult are portrayed in caricature as monsters. Artist 14 does all of the satirical graphics and she says her mission is to "to capture a peculiar segment of modern pop-culture mythology as
it unfolds before our eyes." Well, Paris Hilton, who stars in the upcoming Repo! The Genetic Opera, is going to be quite peeved when she sees 14's disfiguring interpretation of the actress's search for fuller lips. You can detect the slightest bit of David Cronenberg inspiration here, or maybe a tiny bit of Ken Russell circa Lair of the White Worm, don't you think?


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NewsWhistle is pleased to feature Gary Jenneke's "This Day In History" column.
You can read the original at Gary's THIS DAY IN HISTORY blog — or scroll down to enjoy Gary's unique look at life's comings and goings.
1935 – Wagner Act goes into effect.
Signed by President Franklin Roosevelt the previous day, it was also called the National Relations Labor Act. One of the reforms of the New Deal, the act allowed workers the right to organize, strike, and bargain collectively. Unions became a significant force in the workplace and helped establish economic rights for a new middle class. Written by Senator Robert Wagner of New York, it was intended to ban unfair labor practices and exploitation of workers by employers. Opposed by the Republican Party at the time, its effect was later weakened by the Taft-Hartley Act of 1947.
Workers' rights? What an absurd notion. It's a good thing the current Republican Party has reemerged to protect national order, and to reassure us that workers don't need rights or unions, and will be adequately compensated by excessive profits that trickle down.
1936 – Heat wave.
114 degrees in Moorhead. Highest temperature ever recorded in Minnesota. 121 degrees in Steele. Highest temperature ever recorded in South Dakota. Records that haven't been touched for eighty-three years.
So there. Chalk one up for the global warming deniers.
2016 – In the St. Paul, Minnesota suburb of Falcon Heights, Philando Castille is shot.
Pulled over by the police, Castille was in the car with his girlfriend and her four-year-old daughter. Castille informed the police officer he had a firearm in the car, which he had a permit to carry, the officer told him not to reach for it, Castille said he wasn't, then the officer drew his own pistol and fired seven shots at Castille at point blank distance. (Seven times?) Castille was hit with five of the shots. Diamond Reynolds, Castille's girlfriend, began live streaming the incident on Facebook. Castille died about twenty minutes after being shot. The stated reason for stopping Castille was that he had a broad nose, the same as a suspect in a liquor store robbery earlier in the day. (Hmmm) No first aid assistance was offered Castille as he sat bleeding to death in the car. The officer was screaming at Reynolds, and she was trying to calm him down. Reynolds, also African-American, was arrested, handcuffed, and along with her four-year-old daughter, placed in a squad car. (Hmmm) The little girl is heard telling her mother not to cuss, so, in her words, she won't get shooted, too. (A four-year-old had more presence of mind than a trained officer.)
The officer later stated he smelled marijuana as he approached the car, and that anybody who would endanger the lungs of a four-year-old by smoking marijuana, was a threat to the officer. (Huh?) The Ramsey County DA brought manslaughter charges against the police officer, and in a trial a year later, the officer was acquitted. (Surprise) Almost immediately after the trial the officer was fired from the department.
This story, which played out not too many miles from my house, is so wrong at just about every level, other than the cop getting fired, that it still upsets me. Those defenders of 2nd Amendment rights, the NRA, made no comment on the incident.
1911 – LaVerne Andrews.
Born in Mound, Minnesota, LaVerne was the eldest of the famed singing trio, the Andrews Sisters. The sisters, LaVerne, Maxene, and Patty, began singing together as children. They worked in vaudeville and toured with dance bands until they hit the national scene in the mid-1930s. They were most popular pre WWII and during the war. Two of their biggest hits were "Boogie Woogie Bugler Boy" and "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree." They entertained GIs in North Africa and Italy and also performed at military hospitals. Their star faded in the 1950s and the trio broke up. They continued performing separately until LaVerne died of cancer in 1967.
Not as big as, say, Bob Dylan or Prince, but in the 1940s, the Andrews Sisters did Minnesota proud.
1921 – Nancy Reagan.
Hollywood actress and 1st Lady. Wife of President Reagan, she actively promoted and facilitated his presidency. It was revealed at the time that she consulted with an astrologer before planning her husband's schedule. She was also instrumental in an anti-recreational drug campaign which she labeled "Just Say No."
At the time of Reagan's presidency I was working at a counter-culture, workers-owned restaurant. We had some issues with workers being stoned during their shifts. So the New Riverside Cafe initiated its own drug campaign and workers walked around wearing buttons that said: "Just Say Later."
1921 – Dmitri Polyakov.
Russian spy. Born in Ukraine, Polyakov was a decorated artillery officer in WWII. After the war he joined the GRU, the Soviet military intelligence agency. In 1961 he began passing along secrets to the CIA. His motivation was not money, but in his own words, his love for Russia. He had become disillusioned with the Soviet system and its corruption. He also feared the U.S. was naive and in danger of losing the Cold War. Of all the spies the CIA recruited, Polyakov was the most valuable because he rose to the rank of general within the GRU. The U.S. was able to see deep into the Soviet military system and learned they feared war as much as we did, and Polyakov is credited with helping the Cold War from ever growing hot. He also provided information about the Sino-Soviet dissent that allowed President Nixon to realize that China was approachable.
A CIA agent, nervous for his safety, offered Polyakov refuge in America. His reply."Don't wait for me. I am never going to the United States. I am not doing this for you. I am doing this for my country." He also understood his fate, if discovered, was an unmarked grave. And that, sadly, is exactly what happened. Summoned back to Moscow, he simply disappeared. It was later learned he was executed, probably in the usual KGB manner of a bullet to the back on the head, on March 15th, 1988. He had been betrayed by Aldrich Ames, a CIA agent secretly working for the KGB.
Can't help but wonder if it was our new, and trusted, Russian friend, former KGB agent, Vladimir Putin, who pulled the trigger.
At various junctures of his life, Gary has been an indifferent grade school student, poor high school student, good Navy radioman, one-time hippie, passable college student, inveterate traveler, dedicated writer, miscast accountant (except for one interesting stint at a Communist café), part-time screenwriting teacher, semi-proud veteran, unsuccessful retiree and new blogger.
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Abortion stigma plays a critical role in the social, medical and legal marginalization of abortion care around the world—and it leads to negative health outcomes for women, girls, trans people and our communities. It drives the high number of preventable deaths and injuries around the world due to unsafe abortion.
Ipas offers this toolkit to address and help mitigate abortion stigma. It is designed to help community members, community health workers, activists and staff of community-based organizations and others address abortion stigma in various settings and contexts. The toolkit activities are clustered into thematic modules, but facilitators can also develop their own workshop agenda by picking activities that suit the goals of the gathering, the participants' needs, the facilitators' skill level and the time available. We have also created a CORE agenda—comprising exercises from each module—for those who want a pre-set agenda covering a range of activities.
Year: 2018
Authors: Ipas
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Retirees, or people on the verge of retirement, have seen their retirement savings dwindle during the recent economic downturn. Many people are no longer in a position to bolster the incomes of adult children with cash gifts, or to bail out close friends in the event of a financial crisis. If loans, rather than outright gifts, now are the order of the day, parents and their children should take time upfront to address some basic issues. Disputes regarding loans have ruined many relationships -family and friends- ever since coinage first appeared. You know that lending money to a friend or relative could rupture a friendship for months, years and sometimes forever, but did you know that ill-conceived loans can cause tax headaches for both the giver and the recipient?
Here are some guidelines to help you and your heirs avoid misunderstandings and potential tax pitfalls:
As with most tax issues, time spent on upfront planning can offset future problems. Prevention is always better than cure.


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Ridge Racer Slipstream Now On Google Play For Free
Namco Bandai is please to announced that it's latest mobile title, Ridge Racer Slipstream is now available on Google Play for Android for free. The full-game can be unlocked through in-app purchases.
Showcasing a brand new racing engine specifically designed for mobile and tablet devices, Ridge Racer Slipstream features several gameplay modes, challenging races and tracks, revved-up music and customisation options to build the perfect racing vehicle. In addition to 20 unique racing tracks (10 tracks driven forward and backward), the title also incorporates tons of vehicle mods allowing players to create their own dream machine. To amp up competition, NAMCO BANDAI Games America will also be introducing new content in future updates, including a real-time online multiplayer mode that will host up to eight players.
Other highlights include:
– Hundreds of customisation possibilities to enhance the performance and the look of your machines, across a variety of colours, rims, body kits and vinyls.
– 12 unique vehicles at launch, and more to come in future free updates.
– A full-featured Career Mode and three different race types in Arcade Mode (Regular / Time Attack / Knockout Races).
– Over 100 different racing competitions across 6 Grand Prix Series – all in stunning, high definition locations.


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Stockton is sitting on a score of 42.7 on Westwood Poser, narrowly overtaking previous leader Mary King.
British riders dominate the top ten, with Irish riders next.
King is second on Imperial Cavalier (44) and third on Fernhill Urco (45.2), ahead of Oliver Townend (Jackson D'allez), Pippa Funnell (Blue Horizon), Piggy French (What A Performance), and Townend and Golden Hue.
Ireland's Ciaran Glynn and Killossery Kruisita are eighth on 49, while last year's winner, Captain Geoff Curran, lies in ninth on 47.9 penalties with The Jump Jet. Curran's winning horse from 2008, the Minister for Defence's Kilkishen, accumulated 55.4 penalties in dressage and now lies in 26th place overall.
Sharing 10th equal place is New Zealand's Mark Todd and Land Vision (50 penalties), and two Irish riders, Declan Cullen and Glenhill Gold, and Michael Ryan and Master Mexico.
Of the rest of the Kiwi contingent, Caroline Powell and Mac Macdonald share 19th place with Australia's Clayton Fredericks and Mr Miller 2, on 52.3 penalties.
Powell's second mount, Apapa, shares 27th place with Todd and Gandalf, with 56.2.
The cross country phase of the World Cup qualifier takes place today, with showjumping deciding the eventual winner tomorrow.


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The Whiteboard was created by a couple of friends looking for a place to share their thoughts on entertainment online. We have both blogged elsewhere prior to this, but we thought coming together would allow us to create more content for our blog as well as work together on various ideas and pieces we come up with. Our primary focuses are on TV, Games and Music, but we occasionally dip into Sports and other forms of entertainment. Here is a bit about both of us and what we do here:
Matthew Thompson: I'm Matt. I had been writing about video games for a few years over on a gaming site that featured a blogging community within it. While I had occasionally written about other subjects over there, it was my desire to write more about TV that made me decide to look into starting a new blog. Plus the idea of a space more my own was something that appealed to me. And those two, Video Games and TV, are my big focuses on this blog. My favorite types of games are Platformers and Action/Adventure games though I dabble in all kinds of other genres as well. My all-time favorite gaming series is the Jak and Daxter trilogy on PS2. With TV, I prefer shows that mix both drama and comedy, but definitely watch a variety of shows that focus more on one or the other as well. My all-time favorite TV shows are Fringe and Scrubs. If you want to contact me, keep up with my blogs more easily or just see more of my random thoughts on whatever, following me on Twitter @TripOpt55 is a great way to do so.
Omarey Williams: Hey everyone. I am Omarey or simply Omar. My aim here is to have fun and share my opinions on music, and TV primarily. I am big fan of music and I am one of those people that likes everything. You will see reviews for everything from metal to pop to rap to rock. My favorite artists are Thursday, Motion City Soundtrack, August Burns Red, and Kanye West. I plan to cover some of the many concerts I attend as well. I also plan to spotlight some of my favorite TV shows. These include Arrested Development, LOST, Fringe, and Person of Interest. You can follow and interact with me on Twitter as well, @ramomcferno.
We hope you enjoy the content we create here for The Whiteboard. You can keep up with all things involving TheWhiteboard at its Twitter @TheWhiteboard3. Thanks for stopping by!


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Here's the science behind A Perfect SWIMMING POOL AUTOMATION
Smart pools are modern, versatile and have automation features that help to observe and control all operations and maintain them with ease. But there are more options and features in a smart pool which makes it more reliable and handy for customers to own it. Let us know a few things about smart pool automation.
Smart pools are versatile pools that have the most advanced features for all your needs both for fitness and hobby. Smart pools are not like other pools, it is made specifically for people who have are of a distinct class. Smart pools automation system monitor and maintain the freshness of waters and make sure the swimming pool is free from debris, algae, and microbes. It also has temperature control that makes it possible to swim in any kind of weather. Therefore Swimming Pool Companies in Dubai have shifted to more modern and advanced automated designs for enthusiasts in their city before the rest of the world.
Pool automation evolved as a system to include superb functionalities to run the pool and the spa combining features like temperature control, heater setpoints for preventing pipes freeze.
Is Automation necessary?
Swimming pools with smart technologies are indeed the future model of swimming pools. If you are considering features for a swimming pool with wireless technologies and automation. But have there been any progress to the swimming pool products and accessories, as the way consumers can be made aware of its advantages. Automation is everything that mankind wants their services and product to be. Controlling the pool and its functions seated at a distant place is amazing. That's why the swimming pool companies in UAE have made automation necessary for their products.
The evolution of automation has made it efficient and more energy saving. The revolution in wireless technology began with the development of (PCB)s. It all started at the beginning of the '90s with the core advancements implemented in (2005-2006). These systems did have limitations when it comes to maintenance. These pool systems today are absolutely phenomenal when it comes to performance, because of new digital technology.
In every way, smart pools provide more than what other pools offer. Some of the greatest swimming pools offer smart systems to combine swimming pools with smart home systems. Let's find out what makes swimming pool automation so necessary.
1.Water quality
Swimming pool water quality is regularly checked and maintained using the app installed in the phone. Swimming pools water quality is tracked with the indicators like pH value, salinity and conductivity, and temperature etc.
2. Safety
Safety of the swimming pool is another important reason that most swimming pools have automation. Young swimmers and kids are more prone to drown in a pool. In order to prevent them from drowning. There are special anti-drowning wristbands which will keep you vigilant about the kids swimming. Also, automated pool alarms and pool cover automation are available in the smart pools to prevent unfortunate incidents and make swimming pools a safe place to do anything.
3. Pool filtration
Smart swimming pools are coming with pool filtration automation systems. It makes it pretty effective for filtering the pool water and maintaining water quality. As known to the fact that swimming pools if not filtered and disinfected will because of any kind of viral and bacterial diseases.
4. Remote Lighting
Lighting in the swimming pools is added to give style and ambiance. Swimming pools fitted with LED lights give it a posh and amusing feeling. Swimming pools lighting is remotely controlled and is done so by the dedicated smartphone app by managing it during day or night.
5. Water level management
Water level management can be monitored and at the same time, users can autonomously control the pumps speed and as well as turn off the water supply when the water level reaches the limit. Because excess water levels can barge into the skimmers of the water filter and reduce its performance.
Therefore all the above features of the smart pool make it an advantage and definitely a must-have option for beginners and swimming enthusiasts.
To integrate it or not…
With the advancement of wireless internet and improvised automation systems. Swimming pools were probably expected to be connected with home automation systems.
But what not is possible today?
Smart Swimming pools have therefore evolved its own independent automatic control systems which allow it to be controlled using a smartphone app using the internet. That's why there are more options for a homeowner when he can control the swimming pool and his home separately on different apps.
Integration of smart pools with home automation systems is not a very practical solution as certain features of spas and smart pools won't work in a home automation app.
How does It work?
The first and foremost thing to make note of is to add a reliable and working internet connection with the smart pool system. The speed of the net must be a minimum of 3 Mbps. The latest smart pool pad has all the technology to connect with the ethernet of the home network systems.
But the heart of the pool automation is the control hub that connects your pump, heater and smart relays which controls additional devices like lights and booster pumps. It all can be operated with a touch screen control pad. In case the internet connection fails, you can use the pool pad to control everything.
Smartpool a carefree system…
Swimming pools will never be the same old singular facility that's just only used for swimming. Modern swimming pools are more compact, handy and suitable for multiple uses other than swimming. They come in all shapes and contains features like artificial wavemakers and waterfalls and have led lights to suit its ambiance and luxurious looks. Smartpools are connected with a dedicated smartphone app for monitoring and controlling almost everything from water quality, water level, pool covers, safety alarm and amusements like whirlpool, waterfalls and led lighting etc. Automate your swimming pool and experience the moment of becoming carefree and completely stress-free of its maintenance
We are a swimming pool construction company in Dubai, UAE, We provide all kinds of assistance and know how to build smart pools of all kinds of design and of the most advanced technology. To know more about smart pool automation and to learn about the latest features of its automation unit and software click here…


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Multilaw had a very successful night with three member firms scooping "Law Firm of the Year" titles in their respective countries at The Lawyer European Awards 2018 held on 15 March in London.
There were a total of six member firms shortlisted along with Multilaw itself being nominated in the category of Global Network of the Year. The three members who fought off some very stiff competition in their categories to take the winning titles were:
Law Firm of the Year: Turkey
Moroglu Arseven
Law Firm of the Year: Italy
Portolano Cavallo
Law Firm of the Year: Germany
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AIRBNB Real Estate Investing is increasingly becoming a topic of discussion at SWFL REIA meetings.
While this is a new addition for real estate investing. You must be mindful to still ground yourself in the basics and not reach for an asset because of this "new" way to gain tenants.
AIRBNB Real Estate Investing: Location, Location, Location.
The mantra "location, location, location" is even truer in short-term vacation rental ownership. Certain areas attract long-term renters, certain areas attract short-term renters. Short Term rentals are popular with tourists and as atourist destination.
AIRBNB Real Estate Investing: Examine the local ordinances and rules.
Lee County and the State of Florida collect taxes on short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are defined by the Florida Department of Revenue as periods less than 185 consecutive days or six calendar months, whichever is less.
Make sure you:
- Register with the appropriate government agencies.
- Collect sales tax from short-term renters. sales tax is collected from guests upon payment. However, the Florida Department of Revenue places the legal responsibility for this tax revenue squarely on the shoulders of the host. Failure to collect tax from guests means the host will need to pay the tax or recoup the tax revenue from the guests.
- File sales tax returns. Failure to file Florida state and local sales tax returns on time may result in late fees, interest payments, and in extreme cases, legal action.
- Most local governments have laws specifying how a home can be used. Before renting out your home, be sure to review city zoning and planning codes.
- Homeowner Associations (HOA) located in Florida may have specific rules regarding vacation rentals as dictated in the Home or Condo Association documents.
AIRBNB Real Estate Investing: Make sure the property works as a long-term rental as well.
This is critical because the business ebbs and flows, and consumer demand could change. Hedging yourself against market changes is important. The only constant for Real Estate Investing in change.
SWFL REIA is dedicated to helping members make profitable and well-thought-out residential investment choices via our content-rich meeting and collaboration with like-minded investors.
The Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association is the leading source of SWFL real estate investing events that provide investment education and networking in southwest Florida. We analyze the housing market and foreclosures and provide information, education and networking events in order to build a network and knowledge base for investors and potential investors. Our members include real estate agent, brokers, investors, hedge fund managers, rehabbers, wholesalers and more.
Our SWFL REIA General Meeting is held in Fort Myers where we provide education on hot topics in investing and an opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow investors. You'll get a chance to ask for advice from successful real estate professionals and even make a few deals on your latest projects.
To become a member, anyone can register as an individual, a couple, or a corporation. Being a member opens the doors for endless networking opportunities, advice from members with decades of experience, new ideas from entrepreneurs, camaraderie with those just beginning, and deals and contracts done in the meeting room. For those interested in Cape Coral rental property investment and/or Fort Myers rental property investment, SWFL REIA will be able to provide a network to help launch a successful investment career.
The SWFL REIA is known and respected as a source of current, actionable and useful information about the housing market in the area that we meet.
We meet twice a month.
Click here for information about the monthly luncheon.
Click here for information about our nighttime general meeting.
One of the premier sources for real estate investing networking and education is the SWFL REIA. In the real estate world, the SWFL REIA is different in that they do not do information product sales. Their meetings are focusing on the best ways of investing in real estate by collaborating with other property investors who are sharing their experiences.
We look forward to meeting you at a meeting soon!
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It's that time of year where donations of furniture, tools, and construction materials of all shapes and kinds are picking up, and here at the ReStore we do our very best to get those unique items ready for the public! At the ReStore you can have an exciting opportunity to make our community a better place through the upcycling of used furniture items and household materials. Ever paint a room in your house, and had some cans leftover? Have you done a remodel, wanted your kitchen cabinets to go to a good home instead of the landfill? The ReStore is the perfect place for that. We are looking for a group of service-minded people to assist us with our ReColor paint program - recycling latex paint and creating new colors, as well as the Donation Center, where we tackle exciting projects and make donated items available for purchase.
We accept used home goods, furniture items, tools, hardware, and more, and make those items available for sale to the public at a fraction of the cost. All of the proceeds from these sales go directly to support Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization that is "building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter" in the Lehigh Valley. In fact, since its creation in 1989, HFHLV has placed over 120 families in good, affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity of the Lehigh Valley is a non-profit organization that works to build simple, decent homes for hardworking, disadvantaged families in our local community. They are an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), a global organization that has provided housing for more than 2 million people in communities in America and around the world. As one of 1,500 U.S. affiliates, Habitat Lehigh Valley embodies the mission and goals of HFHI at the local level.
As a volunteer, you will be able to assist us in processing the new donations - often unique pieces - and it's a guarantee, no day is ever the same!
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Best Life Brands Strengthens Executive Team with Three New Hires
May 14, 2019 // Franchising.com // DETROIT - Best Life Brands, a multi-brand platform company uniting ComForCare, At Your Side, CarePatrol and all future acquisitions to serve individuals along the continuum of care, has announced three new hires to the executive team. Sean Kajcienski has been named as chief revenue officer and chief operating officer, Hank Gretzinger will serve as chief financial officer and Tom Parks will assume the role of vice president of franchise development.
As CRO and COO, Kajcienski will be responsible for system-wide sales and revenue growth and operations across all brands within the Best Life Brands network. He most recently served as division vice president for Sears Home Improvement Products in Orlando and brings more than 25 years of experience in operations, franchising, sales and marketing, with a track record of continually delivering significant improvements in company revenue, profits and valuation.
As CFO, Gretzinger, a U.S. Navy veteran and finance expert with 20 years of experience, will develop the overarching financial strategy and infrastructure of Best Life Brands as the award-winning organization continues to expand. He previously served as CFO, vice president and controller for Biotronic NeuroNetwork in Ann Arbor.
Parks will play a key role in matching small business owners with their dream franchise as VP of franchise development. He has more than 15 years of experience in franchising, sales and marketing, and previously served as president of Premier Franchise Solutions.
"As Best Life Brands continues to grow, these team members will be key figures in creating operational, financial and expansion strategies that collectively move all our brands forward," said Steve Greenbaum, CEO of Best Life Brands. "These men all have a passion to help people and will support our current and future franchise owners in growing their business and allowing more families to live their best life possible."
In 2019, Best Life Brands plans to acquire more brands, franchised or non-franchised, whose services align with the overall mission "live your best life possible," as well as add more locations to the roster for ComForCare, At Your Side, and CarePatrol through strong franchise development initiatives. Now combined under the new platform company, each brand offers a strong investment opportunity positioned as a leader in their respective industries.
To learn more about ComForCare and At Your Side, visit www.comforcare.com or atyoursidehomecare.com. To learn more about CarePatrol, visit www.carepatrol.com.
About Best Life Brands, LLC
Based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, Best Life Brands, LLC is a holding company that includes ComForCare and At Your Side, premier franchised providers of home care, and CarePatrol, the nation's largest franchised senior placement organization, which together include more than 350 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada. With a private equity investment from The Riverside Company, Best Life Brands is a platform of award-winning complementary businesses that serve people along the continuum of care.
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Wow …. Stossel Leaving ABC For Fox Business, FNC
It's official (HT NewsBusters).
I'm sure the money's good, and that John Stossel is more likely to see his work actually get on the air, which has not always occurred at his former employer of at least 28 years.
But my immediate reaction is that Fox's gain is not as big as ABC's loss, and that at least for now free-marketeers are net losers in the deal. That's because Stossel's national influence, especially on relatively casual viewers, on ABC's programs was probably greater than it will be, at least in the beginning, at fair and balanced Fox. ABC will likely devolve into more of a lefty echo chamber than it already is. I wonder if Jake play-it-straight Tapper is starting to feel a bit lonely?
Of course, the hope is that Stossel will carry viewers over with him, gain Fox even more of a commanding lead than it already has, and even (dream of dreams) get into network primtime. So as far as I'm concerned , John, the sooner you prove my concerns wrong, the better.


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VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 03/14/13 -- PNI Digital Media (TSX: PN)(OTCBB: PNDMF) ("PNI" or the "Company"), the leading innovator in online and in-store digital media solutions for retailers, announced the results of the Company's Annual General Meeting ("AGM") which was held on March 14th, 2013 in Vancouver, Canada.
The following matters were approved by Shareholders as set out in the Information Circular that accompanied the Notice of Annual General Meeting dated February 12th, 2013:
-- The number of directors of the Company is fixed at five; -- The election of Messrs. Peter Fitzgerald, Kyle Hall, Rob Chase, Dave Jaworski and Josef Vejvoda as Directors; -- The appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Chartered Accountants, as the Company's auditor until close of the next AGM.
About PNI Digital Media - PNI Digital Media operates the PNI Digital Media Platform, which provides transaction processing and order routing services for major retailers. The PNI Digital Media Platform connects consumer-ordered digital content, whether from online, in-store kiosks, desktop software or mobile phones, with retailers that have on-demand manufacturing capabilities for the production of personalized products such as photos, photo books, photo calendars, business cards and stationery. PNI Digital Media successfully generates millions of transactions each year for retailers and their thousands of locations worldwide.
Further information on our company can be found at www.pnimedia.com.
The statements that are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. PNI Digital Media's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, changes in technology, employee retention, inability to deliver on contracts, failure of customers to continue marketing the online solution, competition, general economic conditions, foreign exchange and other risks detailed in the Company's annual report and other filings. Additional information related to the Company can be found on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the SEC'S website at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. PNI Digital Media shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.
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No matter how big or small your business is, there are some common needs that you need to address to win in eCommerce.
In this section, we look to help businesses become more effective at selling online by addressing five common business needs. From getting your website and shopping experience right, to growing your customer base, to building your customer relationships with higher and/or more frequent spend, right through to finding ways to manage your business more seamlessly. Finally, we provide some thought starters which should be a great help for businesses going global.


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The Allendale Tar Barrels For an epic Northumbrian New Year visit the Allendale Tar Barrels (sometimes know as Tar Bar'l or other spellings). It is one of the best nights out to celebrate the festive season. Take your flask of mulled wine (fruit punch for the designated driver), wrap up warm, and enjoy. As New Years Eve Read more
Our Company – Sara Robson
Sara Robson – loves exploring Northumberland Most of Sara's time as a youngster was spent outside; finding frogspawn, lighting fires, camping, building dens and treehouses. Having lived in Northumberland her whole life, Sara has explored the county's castles, coast, and wild places since childhood. After school, Sara studied photography at Newcastle College, gaining a Foundation Read more
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Kevin Robson – snap him in half and he has the "great outdoors" written in the middle Born in County Durham, Kevin left school to work as a roofing apprentice. At the age of eighteen he left home with £20 in his pocket and hitchhiked to the Lake District. From there, he travelled the world Read more
Our Company – What?
What we do – in a nutshell! Tours in Northern England With a local guide explore: Hadrian's Wall Castles of the Coast Standing Stones Medieval Monasteries Bushcraft Learn traditional skills such as: Fire lighting Foraging Making natural cordage School educational workshops We specialise in Prehistory Stone Age Bronze Age Iron Age and we look at Read more
Our Company – How?
How we do what we do! Using activities and traditional skills we help people connect to the landscape, the environment, and our shared cultural heritage so people develop a better relationship with the world around them. Using the finest storytelling on our tours we create links to our predecessors. Their tales echo across time, as Read more
Our Company – Why?
Why we do what we do! We believe people are losing their connection to the outdoors and this is having a detrimental effect on our collective well-being. Our company connects people to the landscape and the environment, through their cultural heritage. We believe that if people feel connected to the world around them they are Read more
Home from home; in a Stable
When the telephone rang with an invitation to stay at the newly refurbished Chesters Stable we jumped at the chance. Over the past few months we have been keenly watching the development of the former stable block. Like most people when you imagine a stable, you probably picture something far from Chesters Stables. The sandstone building is Read more
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On Thursday Kevin was invited to Longstone Lighthouse on The Farne Islands to help officially launch Northumberland Day 2018. Check out The Chronicle newspaper article for a short video. The day included a boat trip with George Shiel, to the lighthouse that was home to the Darling family in the early 1800's, with it's most famous Read more


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Newsletter WelcomeBrandon Poen, PT, DPT!
Dr. Brandon Poen joined the VCSST family in August 2017 after relocating from Michigan to Virginia with his fiancé, who is in a General Surgery residency at VCU. Originally from Illinois, Brandon received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northern Illinois University and has a strong orthopedic and neurological background. He is certified in LSVT-BIG which is a clinically validated program for treating individuals with Parkinson's disease and associated neurological disorders of movement. He is fluent in conversational and rehab Spanish.
Brandon is one of two cohosts of "The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast" in which prominent healthcare professionals are interviewed for their insights and advice about topics in healthcare. The podcast is geared toward patients, students, the community, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. To listen, go to The Healthcare Education Transformation Podcast on iTunes or through his website: http://healthcareeducationtransformationpodcast. com. Brandon has a passion for learning and improving his clinical skills to best serve his clients. He is currently pursuing advanced certifications in Manual Therapy, Dry Needling and Vestibular Rehabilitation. Outside of the clinic, Brandon enjoys a wide variety of activities including running, swimming, hiking, strength training and visiting historic sites.www.vcsst.com
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Events for Kids in Cornwall and North Devon
Child friendly events in and around Bude come in many types. Depending on the time of year you can hunt for treasure, take a train ride with Santa, or join the carnival. Here are a few ideas in Bude itself as well as nearby destinations:
Check back soon for a listing of events in Bude.
Bude Carnival: Afternoon events start at 2:00pm at The Castle Grounds. A great chance for the kids to dress up, get their faces painted and get involved. The procession leaves the Wharf at 6:30pm. During the procession traffic restrictions will operate around the town. Starting at 2pm with events all day. Judging starts at 5.45. Check the website for more on this year's show: www.budecarnival.org.uk
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SoftBank Dumps Moody's After a Two-Notch Downgrade
The credit rating firm gave a thumbs down to SoftBank's plan to repurchase up to $41 billion in shares and debt, by lowering the Japanese technology giant's credit rating and questioning the "unexpected size and apparent urgency" of the move.
Ackman Has Big Win on Bearish Market Bet
William Ackman's Pershing Square just scored big on a bearish bet that enabled him to sidestep steep market losses.
Groupon's CEO, Chief Operating Officer Both Step Down
Rich Williams stepped down as CEO and Steve Krenzer as chief operating, with company insider Aaron Cooper assuming the leadership role on an interim basis.
RBC Seeks Fire-Sale Buyers for Seized Mortgage Debt
Canada's largest bank by assets is moving to protect itself as pain spreads through the mortgage market.
Village Super Market, Amazon Clinch Fairway Market Assets in Bankruptcy Auction
Village Super Market, which operates under banners including ShopRite, won a bankruptcy auction for five Fairway Market stores, including four in Manhattan, and its distribution center, while Amazon.com snapped up leases for two stores in New Jersey.
Micron's View Is Nearsighted
The chip maker issued a strong near-term outlook, but like others in the business world the chip maker can't forecast the effects of the pandemic.
Occidental Petroleum Reaches Truce With Activist Investor Carl Icahn
Occidental Petroleum, the largest oil producer in the giant Permian Basin, has ceded to Carl Icahn's demands and announced deep spending cuts in a bid to survive the steepest crude-price plunge in decades.
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D: Family
My parents had this grand design for my older sister and I; she'd become a lawyer and I'd become a doctor. We weren't the closest family; we didn't eat together or spend weekends doing proper family things. We were more like four individuals bonded by genetic adhesive. My mother was laundry queen, my father a bitter TV-watching presence and my sister would experiment from the drinks cabinet whenever she could. After one too many shots of Kahlúa she let me kiss her. She slurred my name and put her arms around me but as I said, we were never close.
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Ted: Oh, What a Web
Miss Spider was tired of the tea parties, the flowers, everything that had to do with her goody-eight-shoes image. What she really wanted was meat. She didn't remember how to build a web so she used some carpet glue she had left over from her remodel. She traced out a lovely web design on the floor to her parlor, really adding the Martha touch. She set out some kahlua, the sweet smell attracting a male spider. At once, she realized she wanted his meat, bad. Deed done, she bit off his head and laid her eggs in his body, satisfied.
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Michele: Publish or Perish
They promised me big money and crowded book stores filled with rabid fans. They promised I'd rub elbows with the literary elite and sip wine with the beautiful people. I signed the dotted line and waited for those promises to come to fruition.
So now I'm in Boise, pouring the remnants of a mini bottle of Kahlua into a two day old cup of coffee. Twenty copies of my book sit in the corner of my motel room, the adhesive on the cheap binding falling victim to the humidity.
The jacket design, a simple noose on red background, beckons me.
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Hiring a Personal Injury Attorney – Is It Worth It?
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Is it worth hiring a Personal Injury Attorney?
It is common knowledge that lawyers can be expensive. If you have been injured, you may be wondering if you can just work out your personal injury claim yourself and keep that contingency fee. However, hiring a personal injury lawyer can have several benefits including a larger settlement.
1. Your inexperience could decimate your settlement.
Represented plaintiffs tend to receive bigger settlements than those who chose the DIY route. The road to a winning PI claim is full pitfalls. You may not know at all what your settlement is worth. With that knowledge, the opposing party could offer you a sparkly offer at the beginning of the case that will end up being much too low to cover your loss. Once you have accepted a settlement, you cannot get more money.
2. The complexity of the personal injury process could make you quit before seeing a penny.
Any legal claim is mired in big words, weird procedures, and intimidating paperwork. I think the lawyers I know actually like paperwork. If however, you do not like filling in spreadsheets and typing up reports with strict attention to minute details, an attorney can help you navigate the red tape and moving hoops of a PI claim.
3. Will an attorney advocate for you in ways you did not know you needed?
Have you heard of Personal Injury Protection? Did you know you were entitled to it at the beginning of the process? Your attorney would. Your attorney knows more about the law than you (insurance adjusters not included) and that knowledge could really help you get a better settlement.
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Safety in custody statistics cover deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales.
Safety in custody statistics cover deaths, self-harm and assaults in prison custody in England and Wales. This publication updates statistics on deaths to the end of March 2016 and assaults and self-harm up to December 2015.
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Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State; Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Minister for Prisons and Rehabilitation; Permanent Secretary; Director of Analytical Services; and relevant special advisors (x3), press officers (x5), and private secretaries (x7).
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We were told by friends, family and even one person at the removals that you can't bring certain things. After checking and from our own experience, we have found out the following
Your braai: You can bring it. Just make sure it's clean. You can use porta braais on the beach here.
Sports equipment: Especially wooden cricket bats. You can bring them, just have them fumigated and vacuum packed at any local sports shop.
Mats/carpets: You can bring them. Just have them cleaned and let them dry long before you come.
Gardening tools: You can bring them. Just make sure they're spotlessly clean and give them a lick of spray paint if they're looking a bit rusty. Gardening stuff here is quite pricey.
New' furniture/appliances: You can bring them. Just take them out of their boxes and wrapping so they looked used otherwise you must pay import.
Booze: You can bring it, but just buy as much as you want at the airport duty free. Don't try to sneak it in your container.
Fishing stuff: You can bring it, and that means everything line, sinkers etc just make sure they're all clean.
Wood: You can bring it as long as it's a store bought item and not market/homemade. If it is homemade, make sure there are no chips in it and it's well varnished.
You can't pack your own stuff: You can, and what I did was put important stuff into black or see through plastic clip containers and labelled the container (e.g. my important documents, CD and DVD collection, board games and books, small things like fishing stuff). As long as you label it and don't seal it so that they can look inside and confirm the contents.
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Just to add to my below comment I have just looked at a friends phone and she has the exact same issue with hers.
I also have a cracked camera glass on the rear of my phone S10 Plus. Definitely a pattern here...
Samsung quoted me £61 to repair but they can't guarantee it wont happen again.... as I said mine has been fixed previously and the phone isnt even 1 year old.
Really disappointed to be honest, have been a loyal samsung customer and was going to upgrade to S20+ as I am on the upgrade program but I have really been put off by this. Think I am gonna go into the original store that repaired it and see what they can do about it, seems to be happening too often......
I have been quoted £200 to repair this. Absolutely outrageous. My phone has never been dropped, has constantly been in a Spigen Case and it isn't covered by the warranty. This phone was purchased direct from Samsungs Flagship London Store on January 25th this year. All lenses are fine, it is the glass protector that is cracked. I, like someone above, who has been a loyal Samsung Smartphone customer, will change brands in future if this issue is not sorted by Samsung for a considerably reduced repair price. My original S1, then S5 both still work and are in perfect condition. S10+ ,7 weeks old, never dropped and I'm being asked to pay £200 for this ? Samsung, you are about to lose a customer
I know it's not a solution, as physical damage is physical damage and "never dropped" or "always had a case on" statements mean nothing when a part is physically damaged and there is no way for the repair shop or Samsung's customer care to verify how it happened. The policy is simple, physical damage is not covered under warranty.
BTW, have you done some research of other brands? You should before you switch... Apple charges between $400 to $600 for back glass replacement (and the camera cover can not be replaced by itself). Probably even more in your country. Something to keep in mind.
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