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If you've come in search of the unusual or fancy being a little adventurous then you've come to the right place. From pet cafes and pachinko parlours to love hotels of Dogenzaka and themed restaurants dotted around the city, there's always something new to try in the capital. In many cases, these social and cultural phenomenons have grown out of legal idiosyncrasies or historical circumstances, but they have endured and many are now popular in their own right. Below are some ideas.
Animal Cafes
The majority of apartment complexes (called "mansions" in Japanese) do not allow pets. As a result, some would-be owners instead go to pet cafes for their feline fix. The cat cafe is the original, but you can also find goat cafes, rabbit cafes, hedgehog cafes, and so on dotted around the capital. Prices are about ¥2,000 per hour.
If you are ever walking down a street in Tokyo and suddenly find your senses assaulted by the noise of electronic beeps, jingles, and the sound of a million ball-bearings dropping, then you will have just passed a pachinko parlor, part of an industry that sees about $200 million wagered every year. The game involves firing small metal ball-bearings onto a vertical playing board so that they cascade down between metal pegs and into a small hole located at the bottom. A handle at the side of the machine lets you determine how hard the ball-bearings fire onto the playing board and thus the course they take. Each ball that goes into the little hole releases about ten new ones and gives you a turn on the virtual slot machine that appears on the screen.
Located very close to each pachinko you will find a TUC booth. Once players have finished they exchange the tiny metal balls they have won for a receipt, which is then exchanged for cash at the TUC booth. Because, technically speaking, there is no exchange of money for ball-bearings under the same roof, it is not classified as gambling (which, until recently, was illegal). Akihabara has more than its fair share of pachinko.
Hostess & Host Bars
Hostess bars are a significant part of nightlife culture and they require some explanation (especially for Western visitors, because it is not a part of our culture). Hostess bars are called kyabakura in Japanese, a word which derives from "cabaret". They are bars where customers pay to talk and drink with young (and pretty) girls, who are, in some respects, modern-day geisha. In spite of the misconceptions, geisha were not prostitutes; they were highly-skilled entertainers who underwent years of training, and for whose company affluent members of Japanese society would pay considerable sums of money. And while the girls at the kyabakura probably aren't so adept at the koto, they are good conversationalists and skilled at knowing when to laugh at the less-than-amusing jokes of their businessmen clientele. Now—as no doubt happened with geisha—relationships might, in some cases and over time, evolve into something more, but it's important to understand that these places are not the girl bars one might find in other Asian countries.
So the industry might seem vaguely understandable until you get to the prices. These vary massively depending on the establishment, but ¥10,000 per hour is fairly standard. Move to the exclusive clubs of Roppongi and Azabu and you could double or treble that figure. So two hours of chatting and drinking and you could be over ¥40,000 out of pocket. Perhaps not for everyone's budget. But if you want to experience this side of the nightlife culture you could try one of the girls bars (pretty girls working behind the bar and chatting to customers) which will probably cost you ¥5,000 per hour.
Stay in a Love Hotel
The prevalence of love hotels in modern day Japan has roots in the post-war era when there were increasing reports of public sex as a result of the number of couples who had lost their homes and had nowhere else to go. Even those with a roof over their head were living in cramped accommodation, often sharing a room with relatives or children. The early love hotels (called tsurekomi-yado or "bring-along inns") came about as a result of a demand for privacy. Nowadays this privacy issue has largely (but not entirely) disappeared and love hotels exist more for excitement than convenience. Dogenzaka in Shibuya is known as "Love Hotel Hill" and is the easiest place to find them. Prices vary, but one night is around ¥9,000 while a 3-hour "rest" is ¥3,000–4,000.
Capsule Hotels
Yes, they do exist. Despite looking like something conjured up by a 1980's sci-fi writer, they are convenient, clean, and, most importantly, cheap (¥3,000-5,000 per night versus twice that for a bog-standard hotel room). If you are looking to save money or simply want something to tell your friends about when you get back home…
Kara means "empty" and oke is an abbreviation of okesutora (orchestra), so karaoke means "empty orchestra"; in other words, you sing. Karaoke booths can be found just about everywhere in the city and it's not uncommon to look up and see a lone figure wailing away at eleven o'clock in the morning. The two major chains are Karaoke-kan and BigBox, and they don't differ much from one another. Tell the front desk how many people and for how long, and you will be handed a couple of microphones and told your booth number. Song requests are made via a wireless touchscreen device (the language can be set to English and you will have more Western songs than your vocal chords would ever let you get through). Food and drink orders are made via a phone attached to the wall in each booth.
Incidentally, fans of the film Lost in Translation should head to Karaoke-kan in Shibuya (30-8 Udagawacho—bear right after you enter Center Gai from the scramble crossing). You can ask for the rooms used during the film to follow in Murray's footsteps (rooms 601 and 602).


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According to a report by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), in 2014, women working full time in the United States were paid 79 percent of what men were paid, a gap of 21 percent. This pay gap has narrowed since the federal Equal Pay Act (EPA) was enacted in 1963, when women who […]
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Swag - Remix Tape Classics (Version 012)
Swag have always made proper underground tech house that happily sits beneath the electronic surface, distributing unique and tough house based constructs through their Version label since 1999. New styles are constantly trying to alter the electronic scene but it would seem that Swag remain unaffected by musical trends, preferring to concentrate on fine-tuning their version of house. Of course, external influences can be beneficial and the Version's Remix Tape project proves this point. more
Digital Motion - Control EP
ADSR's debut release hit shelves back in 2004 and made a small, underground impact. The 'Automaton EP' contained solid Motor City sweeps generated from a unique UK perspective. The label is the produce of Digital Motion's (aka Chris Poacher and Owain K) original interpretation on deep synth driven techno. Digital Motion are actually from Wales and are part of only a handful of techno producers that have emerged from the principality. more
Jeff Bennett - Dynamics
Jeff Bennett's Kung Fu Dub record label has reached its sixteenth release with a three track package produced by the label's owner himself. Dynamics is the name of Jeff's latest release and already gained some good feedback from electronic dance music artists. After some good releases for labels like Middle Rec, Plastic City, KGBeats, Zebra3, Sensei its time now to encompass his production skills inside of his own house, Kung Fu Dub. more
Jim Rivers - Restore EP
Coming from Bristol, the up and coming DJ and producer Jim Rivers makes his Saw Recordings debut with a two track release consisting of a brilliant fusion of Progressive, Techno & Electro. Restore EP was initially licensed for Satoshi Tomiie´s Renaissance 3D mix and now gained a double single release on Saw as well. more
BS As Deep - Seasick
The forth release from Jacob Todd´s record label named Emote Music is bringing some fresh progressive house tunes at the forefront. The protagonist is the Argentina based Diego Colquhoun aka BS As Deep with a track called Seasick. more
Someone Else & MisKate - Gullah Go-Go
It's been two years since the first release on this Philadelphia based label. Someone Else and Miskate (the owners) pointed this perfect, with another great release, the first one also belonging to them. In these two years they managed to accomplish they're main goal: releasing great minimal-techno and minimal house productions. They're unique style comes from the fact that the tracks are assembled from various sounds recorded from different sources. more
Alex Under - Collage EP
Alex Under has successfully gained an amazing role in the techno scene in the past few years. Starting from some polished EPs which has been played by the likes of the minimalism heroes such as Villalobos, Hawtin, Magda, and then to Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, he is now one of the most important producers from the techno scene. more
Adam Beyer - Stereotypes / Selma's Dream
Techno, Swedish Acid and Loop Madness – if this is the translation of Adam Beyer, then people should know that Beyer's music always makes damages on the dance floor. And this thing has been proved many many times. After the excellent "A Walking Contradiction", Adam Beyer is back with a two track package which works just fine on the dance floor: "Stereotypes" and "Selma's Dreams". more
Anja Schneider - Lily of the Valley
Berlin is the right place if you are looking for some meticulous techno music. And also minimal techno, deep house, minimal house, all that brings some percussions into a heavy bass line and a peaceful rhythm. Really exciting, Anja Schneider's Lily of the Valley EP released on her Mobilee record label is nothing much but two tunes with an interesting approach to minimal techno music. more
Franklin De Costa - Two Remain One Ep
Franklin de Costa started as a drum player when he was just a teenager, in bands ranging from metal to big-band sound. He began producing music in his father's home studio. Also known as R-Type or Tichy he produced techno music and released it on labels like: Propaganda, Karmarouge Noir, Trapez, Overdrive and the last one is Einmaleins, a German label from Berlin. more


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Northumberland : the land of far horizons greeting cards
Greeting cards for everyday use, depicting Northumberland through the seasons of the year, are available from shops across the region, and also from this website. The images include many of the popular landmarks across Northumberland, such as Bamburgh Castle, Dunstanburgh Castle, Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Farne Islands, Alnwick Castle, Northumberland National Park, Cheviot Hills, Simonside Hills, Hadrian's Wall, Sycamore Gap, Housesteads Crags, Crag Lough, Caw Gap, Milecastle 39, Hexham, Kielder, Hareshaw Linn, North Tyne valley, and wildlife such as puffins and red squirrels. The cards are supplied with a mailing envelope, in a protective cellophane sleeve, and are A5 size (148 x 210mm), blank inside for your own greeting.
The Cheviot (815m), an ancient extinct volcano, is the highest point in the Cheviot Hills and the wild moors and uplands of Northumberland, which continue northwards across the Scottish border. The huge sweeping skies and far horizons, so typical of the Northumberland hills, can be well seen in this view from Battle Hill near Elsdon.


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We have to face it. Increasingly, with the advent of 'instant publishing' an increasing number of 'published authors' are unlikely to earn enough to feed our pet mouse on. (You don't have one?... Really?) I used to have a pet cat, but now..... I am a writer, and catfood is expensive.
Getting back to business, at least we all ENJOY our writing – we meet so many nice people, we are (sometimes) admired, we can be proud of our achievements. We have to face the fact that the rewards for our labours are not likely to be monetary, at least nor for a long time, and not in great amounts.
If we are to have ANY chance at the 'big time' (I define that as earning enough to put food on the table – at least once a month) there are several key words which I keep in my mind and try to dredge up when even the poor mouse is going hungry.
DEDICATION. Whatever time we are not working, being a mom/dad, sleeping (optional) we need to be writing, or doing jobs associated with writing, like marketing and planning – I am not a 'planner' by nature – but I surprised my girlfriend by taking her to my bedroom and showing her my marketing plan – newly posted on my bedroom door. Not sure why she looked disappointed, but at least I know I am going in the right direction.
PERSPIRATION. Getting going, and keeping going, is not easy some times. We all have bad patches – that is what wine, friends, and more wine is for... We are allowed days of lethargy and sloth – as long as we pick ourselves up and carry on – it can take practise sometimes, but usually once you start you can keep going.
INSPIRATION. We live by new ideas – whether it be a new twist for our plot, a new marketing strategy or a new cage for JKR (pet mouse). Our life blood is a constant stream of newness – especially in our writing and our marketing. There are a million excellent articles/blogs/websites to read. Mostly, they will inspire us – and they are free – there is no excuse.
MEDITATION. We all need quiet times, times away from writing, relaxing – this is often where we get our inspiration. I know I said we had to keep going (see Perspiration) but we also need mental recharging. You will know when you need it if you start to enjoy your writing less or cannot stay awake when you should
This weeks posting is not meant to inspire, or motivate – just to comfort, I guess. it's 'comfort eating' for the hard pressed and hard working author. Keep at it – you'll get there one day!!
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The morning after winning his party's nomination in the Florida gubernatorial race, U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis stepped in it during a Fox News Channel interview.
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Five referees and one match commissioner have borne the full brunt of their poor officiating after the Football Kenya Federation handed them 90 day suspensions after being found culpable of making questionable decisions in matches.
Among the five set to be sidelined possibly until next season are FIFA referees Israel Mpaima and Joshua Achila. Also being asked to step aside are centre Oliver Ouma, Godfrey Ndiva and Zachariah Achira – all assistant referees – decisions reached after a meeting of the FKF referees commission.
Mpaima was handed his suspension over his decision to award Tusker an 89th minute penalty against Ulinzi Stars in Nakuru on July 10, the brewers winning the game 2-1 courtesy of the late goal, with the ref's commission reviewing the footage and finding the decision was wrong.
Ouma in his case was found guilty of wrongly flagging for an offside, a legitimate goal by Chemelil Sugar in their match against Tusker a week later, a game that ended two-all.
The same case of disallowing a legitimate goal for an offside also cost Ndiva his place in the referee's roster for the next three months, having denied Homeboyz a clear goal in their match against Gor Mahia.
In contrast, Achira was found guilty of allowing an offside goal by AFC Leopards to stand in their match against Mathare United on July 16. The match's centre referee Achila was suspended after failing to award Leopards a legitimate penalty.
Match commissioner Dominic Wenda has also been served with a three month suspension after failing to report an incident in Muhoroni where an assistant referee was attacked by a section of the home crowd.
"We are not saying we have struck them off the list of referees. They will be asked to step aside from their duties for the next 90 days where after that we will take them back, re-train and re-interview them so that this same mistake does not happen again," FKF President Nick Mwendwa said.
At the same time, Mwendwa said the federation is taking measures to investigate claims that some club officials, with specific referral to Muhoroni Youth, intimidate match officials to turn them to their favour.
He promised the federation will take action once sufficient evidence is picked, admitting they have received several reports over the same.
"It has reached a point where we had to look at ourselves and ensure we raise the standard of our game. We have had complains raised by clubs, there have been reviews and opinions sought from experts and based on that opinion we have come to take action."
"We are also looking at those rogue team officials who have been notorious for intimidating referees and we are starting with this particular Muhoroni Youth v Sony Sugar match. We are reviewing the evidence and the next action is against administrators who are perpetrating such things," Mwendwa added.
He also warned referees that their every action is being watched and the federation will stop at nothing to ensure appropriate action is taken to curb bias among referees.
Also of concern to the federation is the allegation of betting among referees and players and he says the federation is putting up mechanism to ensure such is put off though he admits it will be no mean task.
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The Hillsborough tribute single – The Justice Collective's version of The Hollies classic, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother", sold 269,000 copies, and was crowned Christmas No1 2012 .
The triumph marks the end of a historic year for relatives of the victims of the 1989 disaster.
Last week the High Court quashed the original accidental death verdicts for the 96 Livepool fans that died during the FA Cup semi-final against NottinghamForest, and ordered a fresh inquest, after damning report into the disaster laid bare a police cover-up. "The interests of justice must be served, however distressing the truth will be brought to light," said Lord Chief Justice Lord Judge at the hearing.
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Halloween is a magical time of year. Rivers of candy and a perfect excuse to play dress-up make it a fun holiday, no matter what your age is! But for parents who have an unruly horde of little monsters to contend with, it's not always stress free.
Although it's likely that the most dangerous scenario on All Hallow's Eve is a sugar-crazed rugrat swinging from the curtains, it's always wise to know a few Halloween safety tips so you can plan ahead and stay safe. Over the years, we've all heard the urban myths about Halloween dangers. Razor blades in the bobbing apples? Rioting candy bandits? Is there any truth to these old tales, or are they just more spooky stories aimed at keeping kids in line?
We play mythbusters to track down the truth behind Halloween's most popular urban legends.
Poisoned Candy
The legend of poisoned candy on Halloween has persisted through several generations, but is it actually based on a true story? Yes and no. Like many urban legends, it began as a true event and has been vastly exaggerated over the years.
In 1964, a Long Island housewife named Helen Pfeil decided that she'd had enough with the festivities. Instead of handing out candy, she handed out arsenic-laced ant pellets to older trick-or-treaters. After parents discovered the grim contents of their kids' candy run, the community was alerted and other pellets were discovered. Pfeil was arrested and charged with child endangerment. This case is believed to be the origin of the poisoned candy myth.
Despite the tons of candy given out every year, Pfeil is one of only a handful of recorded instances in which someone tried to intentionally poison a trick-or-treater. Parents have long fretted about candy possibly laced with LSD or injected with heroin, but drug addicts tend not to give away their fixes for free.
Over the years, there have been some cases of cannabis edibles getting mixed up by careless potheads, so it's always best to be cautious. Here are some of our top tips when it comes to candy safety:
- Don't accept candy that isn't commercially wrapped
- Remove choking hazards for young kids
- Inspect your kids' candy before you let them dig in
- If in doubt, throw it out
An Uptick Of Crime
Do incidents of crime really rise on Halloween? It seems logical. If masked men hold up banks often enough to be a stereotype, isn't Halloween the perfect excuse to get up to trouble while outfitted in a convenient disguise?
Actually, yes. Crime does go up on Halloween, but it also goes up on most holidays. Be vigilant.
- Stay in a familiar neighborhood. It might be tempting to go off the beaten track in search of sugary loot — so keep yourself fully informed about that neighborhood with a Truthfinder address search
- Only approach houses that are well-lit and have decorations outside. Dark houses with no decorations may not want to be bothered
- Don't take shortcuts down poorly lit streets and dark alleyways
- Kids shouldn't trick-or-treat alone
Devil's Night
During the '80s, October 30 was known as Devil's Night. Hundreds of fires cropped up in Detroit, and many people lost their houses — or even lost a loved one.
In 1984, there were 800 fires during one Devil's Night in Detroit. Arson attacks dropped significantly after extensive community outreach in the late '90s. While 2015 set the record for the lowest amount of fires — only 52 — it still pays to be cautious.
- Install motion detector lights around your property
- Remove objects that could be used as kindling (leaves, trash, etc.) from your property
- Regularly test your smoke alarms
- Keep doors and windows locked
Property Damage
Unsurprisingly, property damage is rife on Halloween. Historically, Halloween has a reputation for being a night of mischief. In 1945, Kew Beach in Toronto was set ablaze as thousands of young teenagers started a riot. When police came to extinguish the bonfires created by the rowdy teens, the crowds went wild and created the biggest riot in Halloween history.
It's said that candy was given out during the 1950s to give kids a distraction on Halloween, perhaps so they wouldn't burn the village down. At any rate, that's the rumored origins of trick-or-treating. Thanks, Canada! Here's how you can avoid property damage on Halloween:
- Turn outdoor lights on
- Lock your windows and doors
- Remove political signs from your yard. This year, it could make you a target
Sex Offenders
Many places have a Halloween curfew for sex offenders. But you should still use a Truthfinder search to discover how many sex offenders are in your neighborhood and where they are located.
Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving is one of the deadliest forces on Halloween. Make sure your kids are wearing something reflective, and take extra care before crossing the road. And if you plan on having a few drinks yourself, just use a ridesharing service like Uber or Lyft.
Why 2016 Is Different
Typically, a rowdy Halloween comes to town when the nation's feeling strained. As fun as Halloween is, it's undeniable that tensions are running higher this year because 2016 has been, in a word, terrible: we've faced the deaths of beloved celebrities, unending reports of shootings, and even news about alleged sexual assaults from a presidential candidate. Halloween might just be the time for people to let out their frustrations.
On October 31, things could get a little spooky — or even dangerous. Take a bit of extra caution this year. Stay safe!


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grace is forgiveness, but not just forgiveness.
grace is empowering and powerful, but it's not just power.
grace costs everything and it's free.
grace is freeing, but it's not cheap.
grace is favor.
favor is
- approval
- preference
- bias
- partiality
Grace is God saying: I approve you, I prefer you, I am biased toward you, I am partial to you.
God pours His grace out because He wants you. He made an excuse for you. He set things up so that you could win.
You ask Him to forgive you and He's an infinite number of steps ahead of you.
While sin cripples you, grace gives you the power to run without the handicap.
You have to deny your own common sense and sense of justice, thereby denying yourself, to really grasp just a hint of the complexity of grace.
When you know that you can't lose, then you'll play the game because you enjoy it. There is no pressure, there is no competition, there is no getting kicked out, and there is only one MVP. Jesus in on your team.
He died to keep you there. There is no way He's letting you go. He wants you to play.
Now go get back out there.
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Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer - PathSOS
Some breast cancer cells need estrogen and/or progesterone (female hormones produced in the body) to grow.
All tumors are checked for hormone receptor status. This analysis is done a specialized lab where immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization facilities are available. A specialist pathologist then determines the hormone receptor status by testing the tumor tissue removed during a biopsy under a microscope and uses standardized criteria to call a tumor hormone receptor positive or negative.
PathSOS 'Breast Pathologists' have specialist experience in breast pathology and give accurate results for breast cancer hormone receptor status that helps oncologists make appropriate therapy decisions. Sometimes labs may not perform the tests accurately and this can jeopardize treatment t selection.
- Hormone receptor-positive(estrogen receptor-positive/progesterone receptor-positive) tumors express (have a lot of) hormone receptors are are labeled as ER+, PR+ .
- Hormone receptor-negative (estrogen receptor-negative/progesterone receptor-negative) tumors do not express (have few or no) hormone receptors and are labeled as ER-, PR-.
Most breast cancers are hormone receptor-positive.
Hormone therapies are only used to treat these hormone receptor-positive breast cancers.
How does it work?
Hormone therapy drugs slow down or stop the growth of hormone receptor-positive tumors by preventing the cancer cells from getting access to the hormones they need to grow.
This is accomplished in a few ways.
- Some hormone therapies, such as tamoxifen, attach to the receptor site in the cancer cell and block estrogen from attaching to the receptor.
- Others, such as aromatase inhibitors, lower the level of estrogen in the body so the cancer cells can't get the estrogen they need to grow.
Treatment with the hormone therapies tamoxifen and/or aromatase inhibitors lowers the risk of:
- Breast cancer recurrence
- Breast cancer in the opposite/contralateral breast
- Reduces chances of death from breast cancer/improves survival
All breast cancer patients who have been diagnosed, should make sure that they have accurate hormone receptor status report on their breast biopsy before commencing treatment.
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NEW YORK (CBS.MW) -- After more than a year on the sidelines, J.P. Morgan got positive on the drug sector Tuesday while also recommending increased exposure to the auto group.
Citing an improved outlook for relative earnings momentum, attractive valuation and a favorable U.S. political environment, analyst Carl Seiden boosted his outlook on the U.S. pharmaceuticals sector to "positive" from "neutral."
Meanwhile, the firm's auto analyst David Bradley told clients he saw upside to auto stocks despite a likely weak second quarter.
Pharma focus
"Over the last several months, several factors have sufficiently improved to support a truly positive outlook (for the pharmaceutical sector)," Seiden said.
Overall, the analyst expects earnings for the sector to decline about 2 percent, mostly due to a collapse at Schering-Plough and merger-related weakness at Pfizer but he believes the second half of the year should accelerate to mid-teens growth, which should carry through to 14 percent growth in 2004 and 2005.
More important, however, according to Seiden, is the fact that relative earnings momentum for the drug group relative to the S&P 500 is now turning positive because he said positive relative earnings momentum has coincided with drug stock outperformance in 10 of the last 11 years it has occurred.
Furthermore, he noted, valuations across the sector have eased over the past quarter to just a 1 percent premium to the S&P. "We believe current valuations provide solid downside protection and leave plenty of headroom for expansion," he said.
Still, the analyst stressed that stock selection was "critical" and cautioned investors against blindly buying the group.
"A meaningfully tougher pharmaceutical market combined with the exhaustion of financial flexibility for most could spell substantial EPS growth disparities and increased risk of big earnings misses," he said.
Seiden's favorite in the group is Wyeth WYE, which he rates "overweight," saying it offers impressive low risk earnings acceleration.
He also carries an "overweight" rating on Pfizer
Wyeth shares closed up $1.43, or 3 percent, at $48.90 while Pfizer shares tacked on 2 cents, or 0.1 percent, to $33.86.
Driving gains
And even though he thinks second quarter numbers for most auto and auto parts companies will show "significant" year-over-year declines, auto analyst David Bradley thinks there's money to be made in the auto sector. On average, he believes earnings for the quarter will be down about 33 percent for the companies he covers.
"We expect the market to, by and large, look past weak Q2 earnings (and probably weak Q3 earnings as well), to focus on what we believe is a positive trend in U.S. industry demand," Bradley wrote in a research note.
Indeed, after a weak start to the year, Bradley noted that the average second quarter seasonally adjusted annual sales rate, or SAAR, rose to 16.2 million from 16 million in the first quarter and he expects a further rise in the third and fourth quarters. "Although none of out industry sources have yet provided detailed guidance for July, our early read is that the SAAR in July may be as high as 17 million," he said.
So, despite the near-term earnings worries, Bradley maintained his positive outlook on industry demand and said he would be inclined to add to auto exposure.
His favorite names, he said, were General Motors
Virage Logic
Shares of Virage Logic VIRL rocketed $2.25, or 27 percent, to close at $10.69 after Adams Harkness & Hill analyst Rick Faust raised his rating on the stock to "strong buy" from "market perform."
Faust told clients he believes the company has "turned the corner, having likely closed a few major licensing agreements that previously had been pushed out."
The analyst also sees a "high likelihood" that earnings will be revised upwards after the company's fiscal third quarter report on July 24.
"We believe these new deals should help build backlog and improve the company's visibility going forward," he said.
Faust also set a $13 12-month price target for the stock, saying the valuation could improve substantially as the company's growth resumes.


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This consultation closed on July 23, 2013. The Council adopted a Sustainable Procurement Policy in October 2013, available through the 'Related downloads' section of this page.
Feedback is being invited on a new draft policy which sets out the approach Orkney Islands Council will take in future to make sure sustainability is a core consideration in the procurement of work, goods and services.
The proposals, which go out to consultation today, are designed to ensure that sustainability is considered at each stage of the procurement process.
In line with the Scottish Government's Sustainable Procurement Action Plan, the policy sets out how procurement decisions should take account of the social, economic and environmental impact on the people and communities of Orkney.
David Rendall, OIC's Head of Buildings and Facilities, said: "We welcome feedback and will consider any responses that we receive very carefully.
"We want to ensure as best we can that local businesses are given an opportunity to actively participate in procurement activities undertaken by the Council.
"We hope that the new policy will be read and be of interest to a wide range of contractors and suppliers who would like to do business with OIC.
"In recent years OIC has increasingly moved to awarding contracts on the basis of value for money rather than lowest price. The inclusion of sustainability criteria is a good way of building on this shift in focus."
(The draft sustainable procurement policy was available as a download. Copies are also available from Colin Morton at Orkney Islands Council on 01856 873535 ext. 2363 or by email to email@example.com )
The consultation runs until July 23.
Responses can be emailed to email@example.com or posted to Gary Butler, Procurement Manager, Orkney Islands Council, School Place, Kirkwall, Orkney KW15 1NY.


text: Koby 17,647 Report post Posted July 31, 2019 YouTube has canceled plans for high-end dramas and comedies, a pullback from its grand ambitions for a paid service with Hollywood-quality shows. The Google-owned business has stopped accepting pitches for expensive scripted shows. The axed programs include the sci-fi drama "Origin'' and the comedy "Overthinking with Kat & June,'' prompting their producers to seek new homes for the shows. The retreat from direct competition with Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc.'s Prime Video service reflects the high cost -- in billions of dollars -- needed to take on those deeply entrenched players, even for a rich tech giant like Google. YouTube generated more than $15 billion in ad sales last year without a huge slate of glitzy productions and concluded its money is better invested in music and gaming. "In some ways, they never really went all-in on the strategy," said Anthony DiClemente, an analyst at Evercore ISI. "That's like bringing a butter knife to a gun fight." The strategy change, first reported last November by the Hollywood Reporter, means all YouTube shows will eventually air for free. The company is still working out release strategies for the shows. The shift also raises questions about the long-term future for Susanne Daniels, YouTube's head of original productions since 2015. She was brought in to boost the volume and quality of YouTube's original programming. "While it's strangely flattering to be the topic of Hollywood gossip, please know I am committed to YouTube and can't wait to unveil our robust slate of new and returning originals," Daniels said. While Netflix transformed itself from a DVD-delivery service into one of Hollywood's largest studios, other technology companies have announced grand plans to make movies and TV only to retreat after a couple of years. Microsoft Corp. created a Los Angeles studio and ordered a show based on its popular game "Halo,'' but shut down before the series came out. Yahoo lost $42 million on a trio of original series, including "Community," and then scrapped its plans as well. YouTube's shift marks at least the company's third reboot in the past decade and underscores what Hollywood executives see as the technology industry's capricious approach to entertainment. In 2012, it paid producers and celebrities to create YouTube channels to bring more high-end original shows to a site then associated with cat videos and pranks. The company doubled its investment a year later, but then ended the program. YouTube's biggest success under Daniels was "Cobra Kai," a TV series derived from the movie "The Karate Kid." The show was the most popular program on any streaming service the week it debuted, according to Parrot Analytics. The originals that will still exist on YouTube will now shift from the paid service to YouTube's free version, where they will live alongside video blogs, makeup tutorials and toy "unboxing" videos. YouTube Red, meanwhile, has been rebranded as a paid music service. The company has ordered short-form series highlighting emerging artists Maggie Rogers and Gunna, and Daniels has some oversight of those shows. But no programs can be approved without input from YouTube music boss Lyor Cohen. He vetoed a documentary about the Jonas Brothers, a pop trio, and the project landed at Amazon. "Just because a big tech company wants to get into media, that doesn't mean it'll be successful,'' said Rich Greenfield, an analyst with BTIG Research. RETURNING SERIES: Cobra Kai (Season 3, Premiering Next Year) On the heels of a record-setting premiere of season two, YouTube has ordered a third season of the critically-acclaimed, fan-favorite series, "Cobra Kai" starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. The scripted series is written and executive produced by Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine), and Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar, Blockers). Together, the trio conceived the new Karate Kid storyline that picks up decades after the original film. Heald, Hurwitz and Schlossberg will continue to showrun the series and direct the bulk of the episodes. Will Smith, James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett executive produce for Overbrook Entertainment in association with Sony Pictures Television Studios. Susan Ekins, Macchio and Zabka are also Executive Producers. Kevin Hart: What The Fit (Season 3, Premiering Next Year) In the unscripted comedy "Kevin Hart: What The Fit," Hart merges ridiculous workouts with hilarious special guest celebrity appearances. Past episodes have featured sumo wrestling with Conan O'Brien, a farm workout with Jennifer Garner and karate with Rebel Wilson. The first two seasons of What the Fit have driven over 275 million total views across all the episodes and related content to date. The series runs on Kevin's LOL Network on YouTube. Executive Produced by Hart, Matt Kunitz, David Shumsky, Rebecca Shumsky Quinn, Pip Wells, Mark Harris and Jeff Clanagan in association with Lionsgate. As previously announced, scripted hits "Impulse" and "Liza on Demand" are currently in production and will return next year. Impulse (Season 2, Premiering Fall 2019) Following more than 31 million views of the pilot, "Impulse" will return with new episodes this year. Maddie Hasson stars as Henrietta "Henry" Cole, a rebellious 16-year-old girl who has always felt different from her peers and longs to escape from her seemingly quaint small town. During a traumatic event, Henry discovers she has the extraordinary ability to teleport, and her newfound power confirms Henry's conviction that she really was different from everybody else - but it now makes her the focus of those who want to control her. The series is produced by UCP (Universal Content Productions), Hypnotic, and showrunner Lauren LeFranc. Sneak peek teaser here. Liza on Demand (Season 2, Premiering Fall 2019) Following more than 22 million views of the pilot, "Liza On Demand" will return with new episodes later this year. The ten-episode, half-hour series follows the chaotic misadventures of Liza (Liza Koshy) and her roommates Oliver (Travis Coles) and Harlow (Kimiko Glenn) as Liza takes on various tasks and odd jobs while trying to get ahead in the gig economy. Featuring a young diverse cast, season one took satirical stabs at topics like gender bias and romantic tropes. Season two promises even more laughs and misadventures as Liza takes on a brand new set of challenges. The series is produced by Above Average, a digital-first entertainment company founded in 2012 by Lorne Michaels' Broadway Video. Liza Koshy, Deborah Kaplan (Can't Hardly Wait) and Harry Elfont (Can't Hardly Wait, Josie & The Pussycats and Mary + Jane) and Courtney Carter will serve as executive producers on the series, with Sam Childs serving as producer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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Lusaka Political Officer and musician Matt Petit volunteered with the Embassy Speakers Bureau to play trombone and talk about jazz history in celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month. Thirty high school music students gathered to learn about jazz music's roots in African rhythms, its birth as an American art form, and the role musicians have played as U.S. cultural ambassadors – the same themes Matt touched on during his podcast, which PAS distributed to 59 radio stations across Zambia.
PAS staff thanked the Ngoma Dolce Music Institute for hosting the outreach event and provided the students with IIP materials on music and U.S. popular culture, as well as post-produced fliers on our social media platforms and exchange program opportunities.


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A Lens to the World
Immersed into an array of cultures at PIFF
Darleen Ortega | 2/13/2018, 3:55 p.m.
My favorite time of year is about to begin! Two weeks of world cinema will be scattered all over the city as the Portland International Film Festival begins Thursday, Feb. 15 and continues until March 1. It's a refreshing change from the overly art-directed recycled stories that dominate so much Hollywood fare, and a chance to see stories from all over the world and dip into an array of cultures. 57 countries are represented in 90 feature-length films and a variety of short films as well.
The opening night film, playing in two venues, is "The Death of Stalin," from the United Kingdom. Written and directed by Armando Iannucci, who also wrote and directed the hilarious "In the Loop," the film is a satiric depiction of the frantic power struggle that ensued when Joseph Stalin dropped dead. Like "In the Loop," it promises a fiercely funny, rapid-fire takedown of bureaucratic dysfunction.
From then on, each weekday evening and full weekend days until March 1 offer a dazzling array of options. Among them:
"Hochelaga, Land of Souls" is my early favorite; it was Canada's
submission for the Academy Awards, and should have but didn't secure a nomination for best foreign language film. It's a complex and moving exploration of the various generations of people who have lived in the land that we now know as Montreal, but centers the perspectives of indigenous people in a way that we basically never see on film. The first scenes are set in 1267 after a battle decimates an Iroquois community and a shaman intones prayers over the lost warriors. The film returns often to those prayers, which set the tone for a view of the land itself and of successive generations that resets our perspective on whose influence on North American land runs deepest.
The film's central story involves a present-day archaeological dig headed by a graduate student of Mohawk descent, moving back to various periods of Quebec history reflected in the findings of the dig. At each historical moment, indigenous perspectives are honored and, in most, are prominent and even central, and the film constructs a sense of reverence for ancestors and of connectedness across various generations and cultures that I can't recall ever seeing attempted in a studio release. All of the 300 indigenous characters and extras are played by indigenous people, and the film paves a way to disconnect from centering white/European perspectives and to respect our connections to prior generations that moved me deeply. It plays on Feb. 19 and 21 and is worth prioritizing, since a U.S. release may not happen; critics appear to miss its significance beyond its depiction of Canadian history.
"Lean on Pete" is a British production that tells an American story set and shot in Oregon. It centers on Charlie, a gentle 15-year-old boy living an increasingly precarious existence. He lives on the edge of poverty with his father, whom he loves but who offers him little in the way of guidance, safety, or even emotional and physical sustenance. Charlie takes a job working for a man who races horses and develops a bond with a horse named Lean on Pete; a natural at working with horses, Charlie's work leads him to a dawning recognition of the harshness of the horse-racing world just as his own world crumbles. Anchored by the remarkable performance of Charlie Plummer as Charlie, the film is a perceptive depiction of the American underclass, revealing with compassionate but clear eyes the little lies that adults tell themselves in order to avoid looking at their vulnerability and culpability. Watching Charlie's vulnerability made me weep for all the children who somehow manage to survive unthinkable odds while suffering right in plain sight. The film plays on Wednesday, Feb. 28.


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The Nashville Office Of Emergency management is shining the spotlight on members of the Emergency Support Unit who donate thousands of hours each year to the people of Davidson County.
The Emergency Support Unit (ESU) was established in 1951 as an organization of non-paid professionals who commit their time and talent to many Metro departments, such as Police, Fire and Public Works on a wide range of projects. Those projects also include deployments to disaster areas to aid state and federal recovery efforts.
ESU members are members of our K-9 Search and Rescue Operations, Search and Recovery Dive Team, Sonar Operations Team, Swift Water Team, Severe Weather Response, Disaster and Support and Special Events.
The "Why I Serve!" campaign will focus on one of our ESU members a month. The member will share their specialized skills, what they do in their professional lives and why they chose to serve the people of Davidson County.
"A big misconception is Metro Nashville Government pays our ESU members for the work they do for OEM," Nashville Fire and OEM Director Chief William Swann said. "They donate thousands of hours working for OEM and even more time training to keep their certifications valid."
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Steven Caras began his professional life at New York City Ballet (NYCB) as both a dancer and a photographer. He was granted rare and complete access to document the company in performance and in the studio by his mentor George Balanchine, beginning in the 1970s. Considered one of America's eminent dance photographers, Caras's perspective as a dancer—distinct timing and musicality and discrete knowledge of the art form—is integral to his technique and artistry behind the camera. In addition to his record of NYCB, he has captured numerous influential troupes including Miami City Ballet, Pilobolus, White Oak Dance Project, Pacific Northwest Ballet, and STREB EXTREME ACTION. In 2000, Caras curated a major exhibition of his work at the Museum that reflected the full range of his twenty-three-year career to date. An American Mosaic: Dance Photos by Steven Caras featured nearly one hundred, color and black and white photographs of these companies and others such as the Joffrey Ballet, MOMIX, Ballet Florida, and Paul Taylor Dance Company, and documentation of artists including Mikhail Baryshnikov, Twyla Tharp, and Natalia Makarova. His iconic 1982 image of Balanchine, Last Bow, was a highlight of the installation. At the close of An American Mosaic, Caras gave thirty-eight color prints to the Museum.


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OPTICON 1: "Baby Speaker... Big Heart"14. Sep 2018
The DALI OPTICON 1 impresses Hi-Fi News in their test.
OPTICON 1: Immediately Impressive26. Apr 2018
Hi-Fi Choice reviews the DALI OPTICON 1 in their latest issue.
OPTICON 8: Convinces in all musically important criteria17. Apr 2018
OPTICON 8 impresses after getting tested by Stereo.
OPTICON 2: A speaker with personality15. Apr 2018
ON-Mag enjoys the OPTICON 2 with its beautiful sound.
OPTICON 8: Seductive and powerful22. Sep 2017
Lyd & Billede is impressed with the OPTICON 8 after testing it.
OPTICON 5: A harmonic holistic experience29. Aug 2017
Lyd & Billede has tested the DALI OPTICON 5, which they find impressive.
OPTICON 8: Review by i-fidelity.net31. Jan 2017
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DALI OPTICON 2: Simply impressive23. Jan 2017
Area DVD is happy after testing the DALI OPTICON 2.
DALI OPTICON 5.1: Great for both music and movies26. Dec 2016
Hifi.nl has tested an OPTICON 5.1 setup and praises its high-quality performance for both music and movies.
OPTICON 1: REVIEW BY AREADVD21. Dec 2016
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OPTICON 2: A well-rounded speaker02. Dec 2016
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DALI OPTICON 5: An affordable and musical floor-standing speaker13. Nov 2016
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Ultrarunner Damian Hall - a Great British Underdog
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British ultrarunner Damian Hall loves being an underdog, but his recent successes mean he no longer toes a start line without expectation. We chat to Damian about training, the power of a positive mind and training in his 40s. Enjoy!
Damian Hall…on a positive mindset
Ultras are an emotional rollercoaster. You'll experience physical highs and lows throughout the course, but the emotional peaks and troughs also impact performance. But it's hard to keep emotions in check when you're physically drained.
"There's a tendency to tell yourself it's a disaster when actually you're still having a great race or things are going fine", Damian says.
"Try and have a bit of perspective. Try to be relaxed about it".
You can watch our full interview with Damian on the 33Shake YouTube Channel here:
I too have seen how easy it is to get caught up in the apparent importance of a finishing position. Toeing the line at the North Downs Way 100 some years ago, I was solely focussed on a Top 10 finish. Dropping out of the Top 10 around Mile 82, I became so negative. I'd failed. I was so close to a DNF but pushed on to finish 14th. Had I kept perspective, I may have resurrected the situation and gained places – and would certainly have enjoyed the closing miles more - but with that mindset it was never going to happen.
When you've spent months preparing, it's easy to think that outcome is the be-all and end-all...
...that the outcome will define you as a person...
...that if you don't finish or perform to your max then you're a failure.
Of course, this just isn't true. Keeping perspective in the tough moments is critical not only for optimal performance, but also a more enjoyable experience.
"Try to be unemotional. It's not easy but when doing an event or a race try to remove the emotion".
Damian Hall…on being flexible
Ultramarathons are so long that even the best laid plans need to be flexible as unforeseen factors will appear.
"I spoke to the psychologist on the Spine Race [a 270-mile non-stop romp along Pennine Way]", Damian says. "She said the key word to doing well at a race like this was adaptability".
Have a plan but be adaptable with it.
Damian Hall…on nutrition and decision making
The science is clear. A lack of fuel to the brain impairs decision-making. In ultras, decision making can be the difference between a great performance and a dangerous situation.
"At least give yourself the right fuel and enough fuel regularly in order to make good decisions. Because when you're depleted, you start to make bad decisions. When the brain is starved of the fuel it needs, and you get colder, sometimes it's not as simple as putting an extra layer on if you're not fuelling too".
Feed on the good stuff - you'll make better decisions
"I've had some races where I get into a negative mindset. Even my most recent UTMB [where Damian finished an astonishing 5th place], after two or three hours I was in a very negative mindset. Really, I was probably just under-fuelled a bit.
If I think negatively, I always try to eat and drink because it's often sub-optimal fuelling".
What does an elite ultra marathon runner eat?
"It's easy when you're racing to forget to eat, especially over races that long. But if things aren't going your way, make sure your fuelling is on point".
Damian Hall…on coping strategies
On his FKT attempt on the 630-mile South West Coast Path, Damian set the record at just under 11 days, averaging just 3 hours sleep per night.
"Towards the end I discovered the power of the power sob. I would explode and let out a wail and a sob for 5 or 10 seconds and then I always felt amazing!".
When you're in the pits, try to laugh a little. It'll boost performance
When you can't sob, smile! Studies have shown that smiling or seeing smiles improves performance.
Damian Hall…on training in his 40s
Now in his early 40s, Damian recognises he needs to adapt his training.
"I used to get away with less sleep. But now I realise I need to consider it properly as part of my training. I've got to factor that rest and sleep in". We know all about how to improve performance through sleep.
Over shorter races, the difference between a 20-year old and 40-year old are larger, but in an ultra experience matters. So much, in fact, that it can trump fitness. As Damian says:
"Over 100-miles, the playing field is levelled. It's more of a game of chess. There's more of a chance for a slower or older athlete to catch up. I haven't noticed a downturn [in performance] yet".
In ultra running, experience often outweighs fitness
It means that, in ultrarunning, age can be of benefit but maintaining muscle mass is important.
Looking after your health is a big part of the puzzle. For your biggest training days and races, don't compromise: consume one sachet of our Elite Pre and Post Workout Shake to give your body what it needs to recovery, repair and go again.
Elite Pre and Post Recovery Shake – the ideal nutrition for any athlete in search of peak performance
More performance boosting content
From YouTube – Damian Hall Interview
From the Podcast - from Pro Cyclist to paralysis and back
From the Blog
What does an elite ultra marathon runner eat?
Muscle mass loss over 40 – true or false?
How smiling improves performance


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Welcome to Shandong industrial microwave oven website~
Any question about Tunnel Microwave Oven for Tomato Pastekindly ask Jessica : +8615964025360 (also WhatsApp&Wechat)
Microwave is electromagnetic waves which frequency from 300 MHZ to 300000 MHZ.Water molecule of heating medium material is polar molecule, its polarity orientation of the electric field with changes caused by the movement of molecules under high rapid frequency electromagnetic field changes, cause the numerator movement and the friction effect of each othe. Microwave field can field at this time into medium heat, make temperature of material increase, produce and popped a series of materialization process to reach the purpose of microwave heating dry.
Application of Microwave food products drying equipment
Microwave food products drying equipment for vegetable, microwave dehydrator machine, microwave drying and sterilization equipment is very widely used in drying and sterilizing powder, granular, flakes or colloidal form foods, nutritional heaLDh products, grain, agricuLDural and sideline products(rice, cornmeal), bamboo shoot, tea(wild chrysanthemum flower, broadleaf holly leaf, lotus leaf, green tea, black tea, puer tea),ginseng, mushroom, agaric, ganoderma, vegetables and fruits(spinach, carrot, parsley, onion, mango slice, apple slice,lemon slice, kiwi slice, banana slice etc.), preserved fruits, red jujube, non-fried(oil saving) instant noodles, noodles, cookie, biscuit, rice powder noodles, chicken jerky, beef jerky, preserved meat, dried fish, seafood(seaweed, sea cucumber, laver, kelp, sardine, shrimp, abalone etc.), pickles, spices(pepper powder, Chicken essence, beef essence, pork essence, yeast extract, seafood extract, seafood soup essence, seafood soup powder, spareribs soup pure, spareribs soup powder, spice, chili powder, ginger powder, garlic powder, aniseed, cinnamon, angelica, cumin, cassia bark, fennel etc.), egg yolk powder, jam, a variety of small packaging and pet food mildew sterilization preservation.
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Tunnel Microwave Oven for Tomato Paste
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Main technical parameters
JN-20 microwave drying sterilization machine
Microwave output frequency
Microwave input apparent power
Microwave output power
Microwave power adjustment range
Ambient temperature
Overall dimension(L*W*H)
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Gaia Organics Tumeric & Black Pepper spice 60g (non-irradiated)
Turmeric has many health benefits and coupled with Black Pepper the active ingredient in Turmeric spice – Curcumin is a healthy choice for your daily intake of a wonderful nutritional blend. Best taken in a warm coconut milk drink or sprinkled over foods that contain natural fats i.e. avocado.
Organically sourced
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1/2 cup prime rib rub per 6 pounds of prime
2 cups water for 6 pounds of prime
DirectionsRub ribeye roast with rub until completely covered. Place fat side down in a baking pan and cover, marinate in a refrigerator overnight.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Pour water in a metal pan and place on the bottom rack of the oven.
Place prime rib in its own pan on center rack and cook, uncovered for one to two hours or until meat thermometer inserted in center reads 140 degrees.
When desired temperature is reached, turn oven off and let prime rib rest in oven for 15 minutes.
Remove and carve; serve with drippings.


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It was one of those days where you know exactly what you were doing and where you were. My Brother in Law had visited on route from a Conference. We had lunch and after he left I put the tv on and sat to do some sewing and couldn't believe what I was watching. Terrible event forever etched in my brain, such shock and sorrow.Shirley.
Sue, you have a lovely blog. And I like the same films as you do!


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MPW Cambridge top 1% of all schools in the country for A level value added
Last academic year MPW Cambridge posted a score of 0.64 for the progress students achieved in the sixth form, between taking GCSEs and taking their A levels within the conventional time frame of two years in Sixth Form.
This score places MPW Cambridge 26th out of all 2786 schools in England offering A levels, published by the Department for Education last week.
In other words, we are in the top 1% of all schools in the country for A level value added.
There are also some schools in these figures that had fewer than 30 A level exams sat last year. These schools only have a handful of students. If we take these schools out of the equation, MPW Cambridge is placed 8th nationally for value added.
A brief guide to what that means
How do you judge if the teaching and learning at a school is outstanding? It is an age-old question, of course, with many different answers. However, one obvious way is to look at the students' results. There are several ways to do this too, but here is one obvious ways: look at the grades the student achieved in comparison to the rest of the country.
But what does this show?
Imagine two schools. One school will allow students into their sixth form only if they have achieved A grades at GCSE level. The other is non-selective, which means that students are generally accepted if they have 5 x GCSEs at A*-C (or 9-5 in the new system). Now imagine two Economics teachers, one at each school, with eight students in each class. In the selective school, all the students in the class have at least five A grades at GCSE. In the nonselective school, the students in the class have a real mixture of GCSE results. Four students have only just met the minimal entry requirements and only one student in the class has at least five A grades at GCSE. At the end of the year, the class in the selective school achieve six A grades and two B grades. The class in the nonselective school achieve three A grades, two B grades and three C grades.
Which class performed better?
Now we know a little more about the academic history of each class it is apparent that the class from the nonselective school performed better in the sense that this class showed a greater level of improvement given their academic background. This is not to denigrate the results or the teaching of the class from the selective school, but just to highlight that some fantastic teaching and learning must have been taking place in the nonselective school's class.
But how do I know if a school is good at improving students without knowing the background of all the students?
The Department for Education has systematised this way of judging improvement and it is called 'value added'. Each school is awarded a 'progress score'. These scores tell you how much progress students who studied A levels at this school or college made between the end of key stage 4 (GCSEs) and the end of their A level studies, compared to similar students across England.
The scores are calculated by comparing the A level results of students at this school or college with the A level results of students in schools and colleges across England who started with the same results at the end of key stage 4 (GCSEs). A score above zero means students made more progress, on average, than students across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 4.
Well done to all our students – we are so proud!
MPW has a long tradition of not only supporting the high flyers through to A grades and entrance into Oxford and Cambridge as well as specialist courses such as Medicine and Dentistry, but also of helping all students achieve their potential. This is ultimately what education is all about. Our value added results reflect this tradition and we wish our leavers from Summer 2017 well whatever university or career path they are now on. Continue to be the best you can be!


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She is no stranger to baring all for Instagram, but Emily Ratajkowski didn't fail to mesmerize her 14.7 million Instagram following with her latest snaps.
The 26-year-old model, famed for her cameo in Robin Thicke's music video for Blurred Lines, isn't shy about taking a provocative selfie or two and treated her fans to some very cheeky photos on Tuesday (22 August).
Posing in just a grey crop top and black high rise thong, Emily sported her trademark natural make-up look with her brunette tresses worn in a loose style around her shoulders. Captioning the shots "At home @livincool", they showcased her lavish Los Angeles loft apartment in the background complete with numerous artworks on the wall.
But the main focal point was Emily's killer figure of a shapely behind and flat stomach that caught fans' attention, with people commenting in their droves on the shots.
One person wrote: "Extraordinary" as another put: "Booty goals "
A third added: "You're the most perfect woman in da world"
Others criticised her for the repetitive nature of her scantily clad photos, with one writing: "You look the same in your boring pictures, try something new, find a good photographer."
Emily posted a very similar shot with a vintage filter over the weekend, captioning it: "Saturday morn @livincool".
Emily's career has gone from strength to strength in recent years, and she was named Woman of the Year by Esquire magazine in 2013. She has also featured in several movies, including 2015's We Are Your Friends in a lead role alongside Zac Efron.
Adding to that, Emily is an advocate for women's health issues as a spokesperson for Planned Parenthood and supports the right of women to express their sexuality, though her claim to being a feminist has been both supported and disputed.