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What Is Provel Cheese?
Provel cheese is a processed combination of provolone, Swiss, and cheddar cheeses. It is a mainstay in certain dishes like St. Louis-style pizza and cheese soup. The cheese has a white appearance and a butter-like texture.
Processed cheeses differ from traditional cheeses in that they are usually made in manufacturing environments. Thus, they contain artificial additives like food coloring and emulsifiers. Critics claim that provel cheese and other processed cheeses are less flavorful and are less healthy than cheeses made with more traditional, natural methods. Since these cheeses stay fresh longer and can be packaged in a variety of ways, they are more versatile than other cheese types, however. Provel cheese fans prefer this particular type of processed cheese because of its easy melting capacity and the relative ease with which an individual can break it or bite into it.
Cheddar cheese is one of the three ingredients in provel cheese.
As a processed cheese, provel cheese combines three different types of cheese. One prominent ingredient is the yellowish, hard, and sharp-tasting cheddar cheese. The whitish, soft, and slightly spicy Swiss cheese constitutes the second major additive of provel cheese. Rounding out the combination is provolone cheese, an Italian cheese that comes in a variety of tastes and textures. Provel cheese results from melting these varieties of cheese together.
Provel cheese is known as a fixture of St. Louis, Missouri.
This cheese was popularized and remains influential in the cuisine of St. Louis, Missouri. Some records indicate that the cheese was in fact created as a unique topping for pizzas made in the St. Louis area, and the creation resulted from a collaborative effort between the Hoffman Dairy and Costa Grocery companies. A common St. Louis-style pizza places provel cheese atop an extra thin crust that is cut into squares. Since the food is a fixture of St. Louis, it is most often manufactured and sold in and around this area.
While the cheese is most commonly found in foods around St. Louis, it does occasionally arise in other dishes as well. Melted provel cheese often serves as a base for cheese soups. Toasted sandwiches known as Gerber sandwiches that contain ham and garlic butter also frequently have provel as a topping, as do some pasta dishes. In addition, this cheese may become a substitute for mozzarella or provolone cheese, and in fact the combined names of these two cheeses could actually be the origin of the provel moniker. Individuals may use the cheese on nearly any preferred food topping as well, from salads to hamburgers.
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The use of the word "round" in referring to a diamond is in reference to the actual shape of the diamond's table and crown. The crown and table of the round diamond is cut to produce a round shape when looking down through the table. This shape is formed when the diamond is cut to bring about a tapering pavilion, leading up to a round, or circular girdle and topped off by a tapering circular crown.
This shape is the most popular of diamond shapes, accounting for more than 75% of all diamonds sold. There has been substantial research into the optimization of light, perhaps most famously with Marcel Tolkosky. In 1919, he used the round shape as a focus because it is the most open to the maximization of the light display.
The round diamond shape is optimized for light refraction, so that the light both enters and exits the crown, thus producing the most optimum fire and scintillation for the bearer. The round shape has been linked to the personality characteristics of warmth, empathy, and dependability.
The princess cut diamond is another square or rectangular diamond shape. The princess cut was created around 1980 in Los Angeles and is cut for maximum light reflection. The princess cut shape was born to have the brilliance of the round shape diamond, but for people with a more symmetrical taste. The amount of facets ranges from 49 to 78, but they mostly have 78 facets for greater life.
Being a square shape, the princess cut should have depth in the cut which allows more carats on the pavilion. This in turn brings out the most amount of fire. One should beware of the thinner girdle and pointed corners on this particular shape. The Princess shape is linked with the traits of being confident and independent.
The emerald cut of diamond is a step cut diamond like the baguette. The main difference to the brilliant cut is that it has triangular or Quadra-lateral diamond cut facets, and only 50 to 58 of them. This sort of faceting gives the emerald cut a more mirrored-type look, as opposed to the fire or modern brilliance of other diamond shapes. As does the baguette, the emerald needs a higher quality of color and clarity, which other brilliants may not.
The emerald cut has an unmatched elegance and old world charm that a brilliant will not possess.
People who choose the Emerald cut are said to usually be more neat and decisive.
The radiant cut diamond is another square or rectangular diamond shape as is the princess. Its square or rectangular shape gives the illusion of smaller fingers, making it ideal for those who want a shortened effect.
Usually with 70 facets, the square shape of this diamond requires it to be cut with greater depth, meaning that there must be greater weight in the pavilion as there is in other symmetrical shapes. This manufacturing feature allows more light to reflect within the diamond and in turn giving it more life.
Personality trait wise, the radiant is characterized as full of spirit and high energy.
The marquise shape is a brilliant cut. The actual cut of this shape is particularly important because if it is too long or too wide the light reflection is drastically reduced. Its elongated shape and points make it appear larger than what it really is.
The Marquise shape has a historical story attached to it dating back to Louis XIV . History states that he wanted a shape that had enough life to mimic the smile of the Marquise of Pompadour.
Character traits that are associated to the Marquise shape are ambitious and innovative.
The pear shape diamond is "pear" or teardrop in shape and is a cross between the Oval and Marquise diamond shapes. This is a popular diamond style for pendants and teardrop earrings.
The Pear-shaped diamond usually has 58 facets. It is normally cut in the brilliant style, to bring out more fire. It is seldom used for rings because it makes the fingers appear to be longer. Side stones don't work well with the pear shape due to the nature of this shape.
Some have associated a preference for the pear shaped diamond with the personality traits of being generous and free-spirited.
The oval shape diamond has 56 to 58 facets which is the same amount as a round shape diamond. It is not egg-like at all, but more elliptical and the cut of this stone is as important as the cut on a Marquise.
The shape alone gives an aura of a larger diamond than a round of similar carat weight. It also gives the optical image of longer fingers. The oval can replace a round in just about any mounting that can house a round.
Personal traits that are linked to the oval shape are creativity and courageous.
The cushion cut is a hybrid of the Old Miner cut and the Oval cut, having round corners with a square look. The cushion cut usually has the same amount of facets as a round and oval shape (up to 58 facets) giving it the same fire and brilliance.
Typically recognized as an "antique" shape, the cushion lost its popularity but with new technology in cutting, it is becoming a trendy shape. It is a shape that is designed to give incredible brilliance under low lighting. Too much lighting makes it look deep and not as light reflective as its round or oval counterpart.
The personality traits for this shape of diamond can be found in the origins and current state of the cushion cut itself. The Cushion cut possesses certain human character traits that are very specific to personality. It is modern yet traditional. It can be either soft or loud, but always refined.
The Heart shaped diamond is easily the most romantic of the diamond shapes. The symbolic shape of the heart diamond instantly evokes the innocence and purity of love. It is due to this that the heart shape diamond has become such a popular shape around Valentine's Day as well as dates marking personal relationship milestones.
The origin of the heart shape can be found with the pear shape diamond. If you look closely at the heart shape diamond, you will notice that it is quite similar to the pear shape.This is not simply a coincidence, as it is actually derived directly from pear shape. The heart shape diamond often begins as a pear shape that has an inclusion within the rounded end. A skilled diamond cutter will cut the rough stone into a pear shape that has the inclusion located, ideally, centered at the rounded end of the pear. By placing the inclusion at this location, this portion is then divided into two equal lobes, thus creating the heart shape. It is essential to the heart shaped diamond to have a highly skilled cutter to insure that the distinctive lobes are balanced, smooth, and well defined, all the while retaining a brilliant shine.
The diameter of the heart shaped diamond is measured across the widest portion of the lobes, rather than from the tip to the bisecting of the lobes. Using this diameter the proportions of the heart shape is found, such as the table size, the girdle thickness, and the depth, crown and pavilion measurement. This is an ideal pendant diamond, although it is popular for any type of setting.
Personalities drawn to the heart shape of diamond tend to be sentimental, sensitive, and romantic.
The baguette is more than often used as a side stone. The baguette shape is a step cut diamond that is similar to the emerald cut.The baguette shape typically comes in smaller weights. Due to the nature of it being used as a side stone, it tends to be measured by its dimensional size and not its carat weight. Step cut stones, like the baguette, only have approximately 14 facets, fewer than the number of facets used for even an emerald cut. Its shape and cut can reveal more of its flaws and this means that a higher quality is important.
The downplayed display of fire and energy is what enables it to be a fantastic accent stone. It quietly adds more fire to a larger centerpiece.


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Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" (în ) este una dintre decorațiile auto-proclamatei Republici Moldovenești Nistrene. El a fost înființat prin decretul nr. 27 al președintelui RMN, Igor Smirnov, din data de 27 ianuarie 1995 pentru răsplătirea vitejiei, a curajului și a dăruirii, demonstrate în apărarea Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene.

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1. Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" a fost înființat pentru recompensarea curajului deosebit, a vitejiei și dăruirii demonstrate în apărarea Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene.

2. Sunt decorați cu Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" soldați și angajați ai Ministerelor apărării, a afacerilor interne și a securității naționale ai Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene, precum și cetățeni, care au demonstrat curaj și eroism în apărarea Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene. Pot fi decorați cu Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" și persoane care nu sunt cetățeni ai Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene, dar care s-au dovedit atașați intereselor Republicii Moldovenești Nistrene.

3. Acordarea Ordinului "Pentru curaj personal" se efectuează:

a) pentru conducerea cu succes a operațiunilor militare și a unităților militare, demonstrând curaj și vitejie deosebite;

b) pentru atașament deosebit, dovedit atât în situații de luptă, cât și în perioade de pace, confruntându-se cu pericole la adresa vieții sale;

c) pentru curaj deosebit și eroism, demonstrat în îndeplinirea misiunilor speciale;

d) pentru curaj deosebit și vitejie, dovedite în asigurarea securității naționale a republicii.

4. Acordarea Ordinului "Pentru curaj personal" are loc la propunerea ministrului apărării, al afacerilor interne sau al securității naționale.

5. Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" se poartă pe partea stângă a pieptului, iar când deținătorul are și Ordinul Republicii, decorația este aranjată după el.

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Ordinul "Pentru curaj personal" are o formă de stea cu patru colțuri, cu raze convexe de culoare aurie. În centrul stelei se află medalionul cu imaginea în relief a generalisimului rus A.V. Suvorov de culoare auriu închis. De la medalion diverg patru cruci cu rubine care intersectează perpendicular marginile stelei. În partea de jos a medalionului se află o bandă de smalț albastru cu inscripția "За личное мужество" gravată cu litere aurii. Steaua ordinului este confecționată dintr-un aliaj cupru-zinc.

Pe reversul stelei se află gravat numărul individual al ordinului. Steaua Ordinului este prinsă printr-o ureche și o piesă ovală de o panglică pentagonală de mătase lucioasă, având benzi de următoarele culori: negru, galben, roșu, verde, roșu, galben, negru. Lățimea panglicii este de 24 mm.

Pe reversul panglicii se află un ac de oțel pentru prinderea decorației de haine.

Persoane decorate
 Serghei Leontiev - vicepreședintele RMN
 Valeri Lițkai - ministru de externe ai RMN
 Stanislav Hajeev - general, ministrul apărării
 Vladimir Antiufeev - general, ministrul securității naționale
 Vadim Krasnoselski - ministrul afacerilor interne
 Vladimir Bodnar - deputat, președintele Uniunii Ucrainenilor din Transnistria - de 2 ori
 Oleg Smirnov - deputat, cadru militar al Ministerului Afacerilor Interne
 Iustinian Ovcinicov - episcop ortodox rus de Tiraspol și Dubăsari (2000)
 Vladimir Jirinovski - vicepreședinte al Dumei de Stat a Federației Ruse, președintele Partidului Liberal-Democrat din Rusia (25 aprilie 2006)

Vezi și
 Decorațiile Transnistriei

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Legături externe
 Орден "За личное мужество"
 Орден "За личное мужество"

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MullenLowe Appoints New CEO for Sri Lanka
MullenLowe announced today the appointment of Mr. Thayalan Bartlett (Barty) as the CEO for its Sri Lanka operations.
Thayalan's appointment comes on the back of Hari Krishnan's appointment as President – South at MullenLowe India.
MullenLowe Sri Lanka (formerly Lowe LDB (Pvt.) Ltd.)has a portfolio of global and local clients in Sri Lanka and was also chosen the Effie Agency of the Year for 2015.
Thayalan hails from Colombo, Sri Lanka and has trained and worked across markets in Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Indonesia. He started off as a rookie at J. Walter Thompson (JWT) where he worked for over two decades eventually heading the Sri Lanka operation as CEO and its Indonesian office as Chief Operating Officer.
He has worked across categories and regions in FMCG, Cellular Technology, Leisure & Hospitality, Automobiles and Property Development. His clients included Nestle, Dialog, GSK- Sri Lanka, Unilever- Sri Lanka and Indonesia, Indosat, Indofood, Unicharm, OT Group, Ford, Mazda and Megasari in Indonesia.
Commenting on Thayalan's appointment, Joseph George, Regional President – South & South East Asia, MullenLowe Group said "Our operations in Sri Lanka have undergone a transformation and there is a great momentum in terms of creative work and new business wins. The operation is poised for a leap and IPG has made significant investments into the business to enable this. Thayalan brings with him the right blend of experience and market knowledge which is precisely what we require to take our operation into the next level."
Thayalansaid, "I could not have asked for a better launchpad on my return to Sri Lanka. MullenLowe Sri Lanka is at a terrific inflection point with a fantastic portfolio of clients across different product categories. I've always been an admirer of their philosophy of 'Populist Creativity' and I look forward to partnering with the fantastic team at MullenLowe.

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WEN Tools Review: Choosing the Best Tools for Your Project
July 25, 2022 August 4, 2021 by Sandra Rudmill
You may frequently find yourself in need of a good power tool for day-to-day home maintenance or a project that requires the best performance a power tool has to offer. This is where WEN comes in, a brand well-known as one of the most reliable manufacturers of power tools.
To elaborate, WEN not only produces some of the best durable power tools on the market, but it has also established a competitive line with the industry's top brands.
Over time, WEN has had a significant impact on the market for making power tools that are easy to use and more affordable than most prominent names in the market. This makes it a worthy choice to go with the tools that provide budget-friendly longevity, especially for a DIYer.
How WEN Started
Founded and inaugurated by the pioneer Nick Anton in 1951, WEN tools are still best-sellers both in terms of creation and distribution. Speaking of pioneers, WEN was the first company to develop orbital technology. The company's headquarters are currently located in Elgin, Illinois, where research is conducted routinely to enhance these tools for more significant influence over the business.
Although the headquarters are in Illinois, WEN's tools are assembled and rebadged in China after importing the components and stock from Illinois and California. Recent claims have also pointed out that WEN tools are manufactured in the same factories as other power tools of the sector.
WEN's Tools Range
WEN provides a wide range of tools, including:
Drills and Drill Presses
Blankets and beddings
Are WEN Tools Worth It?
Customers, especially if they aren't professionals, prefer to invest their money in a product that provides them with the utmost advantage and the least hassle.
Although most users have nothing but good things to say about WEN tools, some consumers professed that the company's products aren't durable enough. However, we can somewhat ignore this assertion since WEN's products are designed for homeowners rather than long-term professional workers.
WEN has always placed a premium on reliability. Given that a consumer would only use the tool a few times during the year, the company has focused on creating dependable and affordable products.
What Do the Customers Have to Say?
After taking a close look at the customer review section of several platforms, it is clear that WEN receives stellar reviews from its users. Almost none of the products get less than four stars out of five, which is quite an unusual sight in a power tool review area.
Overall, the users seem to be satisfied with the company's reliability and cost-effective products. This has resulted in a positive impression of their tools, particularly among homeworkers.
You can tell that WEN certainly lives up to its reputation, considering how even power tool collectors categorize it among the companies with the most satisfactory service. Not only that, but several reviews have also appreciated WEN's workers and customer service. Seeing this, we can say that WEN provides the best value in power tools and the highest quality of power workers.
5 Best WEN Power Tools
Although WEN offers a wide range of products, some of its tools get extraordinary admiration from customers.
With that in mind, we've compiled a list for you to go over and compare the features and specialties of WEN's top-rated tools.
1. WEN 4208T 2.3-Amp 8-Inch 5-Speed Benchtop Drill Press
This compact yet power-bursting Drill Press is easily one of the best power tools WEN has to offer. It doesn't take up much space and can drill through whatever material you're working with, including wood, plastic, or something else entirely.
Moreover, this is an excellent power tool for anyone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
Motor: 2.3 AMP induction motor
Base: 11-inch base, 23-inches tall
8-inch swing and 2-inch spindle travel
Speed: 740 RPM, 1100 RPM, 2100 RPM, 3140 RPM
The 6.5-inch adjustable work table bevels up to 45 degrees in every direction
The power drill provides the highest level of precision from a power tool, which is needed when piercing through a wide range of materials, such as metal, wood, glass, etc.
Even at maximum speed, the robust 2.3 AMP motor offers a steady drill with an extensive array of speed variations.
The drill is simple to set up, and the locking depth ensures a smooth drilling operation even with repetitive motion.
Beveling Table
The table bevels 45 degrees in all directions to provide the worker with additional space and angles to drill. Moreover, the spindle has a 2-inch travel range, along with a swing range of 8 inches.
The power drill offers a high level of precision
Compact size for convenient storage
The motor offers a steady drill even at the maximum setting
Easy to use and smooth operation
Bevels at an angle of 45-degree for better access
The top does not fit right on the column and has a bit of back and forth sway
2. WEN 3410 3-Speed Remote-Controlled Air Filtration Systemt
The WEN Remote-Controlled Air Filtration System is a must-have for every DIY worker. This is the most effective tool for preventing minuscule particles from entering your airway and inflicting internal harm.
On top of that, the system eliminates any airborne particles and instead circulates fresh air in the work area.
1-micron filter and a 5-micron pre-filter (replaceable)
Dimensions: 17" L x 20.5" W x 10" H
Electrical Requirements: 120V, 60Hz, 1A
Air Flow: 300/350/400 sq ft.
Noise Rating: 50 to 60 dB
Automatic programmable timer
RF remote system lets the tool operate even if it isn't in direct line of sight
The 1-micron filter captures and removes the remaining small particles, while the 5-micron particle cleans the air by eliminating large air-borne bits.
The system is relatively simple to set up and install. It also includes built-in mounting hooks that let the worker attach the tool to the ceiling as an alternative.
In retrospect, both options are available depending on the choice of the worker.
The programmable timer allows you to configure a cycle to end at a specific time, after which the machine will shut down automatically.
This lets you program your system and forget about your health concerns while you work. Furthermore, the device offers three different speed cycles for you to choose from.
The filter works at an appropriate speed
The system is relatively easy to install
It comes with mounting hooks to install the system to the ceiling
You can set the timer to shut off the machine after some time
The distance between the mounting hooks is shorter than average
The motor makes a lot of noise which can be distracting
3. WEN 6530 6-Amp Electric Hand Planer
As the name implies, this tool is easy to use, handle, and transport. The Hand Planer smooths the surface and removes any rough edges, cuts, or dents, which gives it a glossy appearance.
Motor: 1/3 HP induction motor
Base: Cast Iron
Speed Options: 740 RPM, 1110 RPM, 1530 RPM, 2100 RPM, and 3140 RPM.
½ inch keyed chuck with onboard key storage
Spindle travels up to 2-inch
8-inch swing and 2-inch stroke
The 6-AMP HP induction motor maintains a constant speed of 34,000 cuts per minute. This specification ensures that the boards are cut in a perfectly aligned form.
Cast Iron Base
The cast iron base on this hand planer provides a slick and smooth cut surface. Aside from that, this WEN tool has a built-in kickstand that keeps the blade from colliding with the workpiece.
Dust Chute
The dust chute fills up pretty quickly, requiring the worker to set aside time to empty it sooner rather than later. On the plus side, this bag is detachable and can be moved from side to side to make things easier for the worker.
Powerful motor provides a steady speed
Ensures fine, smooth cuts
Built-in kickstand to prevent any collision between the blade and workpiece
The dust chute bag is detachable and can be moved for the worker's convenience
The hand planer makes a lot of noise
The dust bag clogs too quickly
4. WEN 3921 16-inch Two-Direction Variable Speed Scroll Saw
This is probably the most versatile scroll saw you can find on the market. This is because the saw cuts in two directions instead of just one. This allows for the most intricate and complex cuts with the utmost precision.
Cuts blades in two directions
Speed: 400-1600 strokes/minute
Spacious 16-by-11-inch table bevels up to 45 degrees left
Cut wood 2-inches thick
16-inch throat depth cut in standard position
Features a thumbscrew blade adapter
Complex Cuts
The Speed Scroll Saw slices wood to a 2-inch thickness with a knob-controlled speed that ranges from 400 to 1600 strokes per minute.
The cast iron base has minimal oscillation, which allows the worker to have a secure hold on the saw.
The beveling table has a 16-inch cutting surface with angles ranging from 0 to 45 degrees in the left direction.
Range in Blades
Workers have a variety of preferences; some prefer pinned blades, while others favor pinless blades. WEN takes care of these scenarios with its ability to handle both types of blades.
In addition to this, an adjustable work light is included to illuminate the workpiece and the work surface.
It comes with an additional set of adapters and shims
The ends of the knobs have an Allen screw with them
The adjustable light helps you pay attention to your workpiece
There are minimal oscillations, allowing you to have a secure hold on the saw
Relatively slow at cutting wood
The blower isn't as effective at removing sawdust from the cutline of your workpiece
5. WEN 6524 Oscillating Belt and Spindle Sander
Are you tired of having to apply extra force to achieve the perfect arcs and cuts? If yes, then this WEN tool is just what you need!
With this oscillating belt and spindle sander, twisting and oscillating has never been easier.
Motor: 3.5 amp motor
Motor oscillates the belt 58 times/minute with a 5/8-inch stroke
½ inch, ¾ inch, 1 inch, 1.5 inch, and 2-inch sanding drum sizes
4×24 inch belt
Includes beveling work table, five throat plates, four rubber sanding drums, one belt sanding attachment, and six pieces of 80-grit sandpaper
Dual-Purpose
You can use this WEN machine for dual purposes. Not only does this machine feature an oscillating belt, but it also has a spindle sander.
It allows you to create arcs, twists, curves, and various other sand shapes in any way you choose.
The powerful 3.5 AMP motor rotates the spindle up to 2000 times per minute. Similarly, this motor rotates the belt at 1575 feet per minute.
The belt is available in a variety of sizes, giving the worker several options to work with.
The throat plates and sanding drums are better organized with the onboard storage.
The angled edges and vertices are helped by the adjustable belt, which rotates anywhere from zero to forty-five degrees. The best part about this WEN product is that it comes with a two-year warranty, so if things aren't going well, the worker knows where to turn.
A much more affordable choice compared to similar products
It can be used for dual purposes
Powerful motor allows you to get work done relatively fast
Onboard storage lets you organize the plates and drums
The tool makes a lot of noise, which can be a dealbreaker for some people
The torsion angle doesn't form correctly, which is why the device needs some tweaking
If you're a DIYer or home enthusiast, it's safe to assume that you want to get the most out of your money. WEN satisfies all of the requirements that a power tool buyer looks for, including quality, endurance, reliability, and value for money.
Although WEN may not have the same high-end branding as Makita or Ryobi, it guarantees a well-served run with a convenient approach and a large selection of durable power tools.
Therefore, we highly recommend you try out these tools first and then figure out how to move forward from there.
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Syanne Patton, Staff Writer|March 4, 2019
Kenya Payne, a senior, on the varsity sprints team, recently committed to the University of Southern California (USC). She has showed her dedication in track all four years of high school and plans to forward those dreams in her college athletic career.
She has said that she will pursue a career in "medical industry." As far as her last high school season at Poly, she wants to " return to CIF and win state." With this attitude, greatness is destined in her future. Kenya has received multiple awards for the 400m and 4 x 100m relays and she aspires to achieve a "41 second PR [Personal Record]" before graduating high school.
Not only has Kanye excelled in track, she is doing very well academically. She has committed to pursue her dreams in the medical field as a nurse.
She is currently in the medical program her at Poly. She is in the MEDS academy and has received multiple awards for honor roll. She is a smart young individual that says, "I am ready for college…for the experience and for the freedom."
This girl is one of the fastest runners in her Division along with many other runners at Long Beach Poly. She has won 2nd place in her 400m last year in CIF and at Moore League Finals. This year she wants to keep her titles and advance to state championships with her team with all of the support from the coaches, staff, and fellow athletes here at Poly.
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Protect your loved ones when the unexpected may happen.
It is never too early to plan.
Simply put, life insurance is a legal contract between a policy holder and an insurance company, where the company agrees to pay out a stated amount to a beneficiary in the event of the policy holder's death.
Life insurance comes in varying forms including whole life and term life. To get information on the difference between the two, see term life vs. whole life insurance.
Whether you are just starting out or planning for retirement, every individual should take the time to think about what would happen to their loved ones if they died. Would their spouse have enough money to pay off family debts and loans? Would their children be able to afford college? If the answer is "no" then life insurance is the key to your family's future financial security.
When thinking about how much life insurance you need, take stock of your existing financial obligations to calculate the amount it would take to pay off these debts. Everyone should have enough insurance to cover funeral expenses, outstanding mortgage payments, credit cards, and car loans, with enough remaining to provide a comfortable income for your spouse and four years of tuition for each child.
Term life insurance is a great solution for young families, new homeowners, or people who have other outstanding financial obligations because it offers the lowest premiums with the biggest payout during your coverage period. It is the simplest type of life insurance on the market, providing coverage for a specified period and offering death benefits only, and is designed to carry you through key life events when you and your family need the most protection at an affordable price.
What are the advantages of term life insurance? Compared to whole life insurance, term life insurance is a more affordable option offering lower premium payments and higher benefits in the event of death within the period specified in your policy. It is designed to provide coverage for temporary needs such as paying off a mortgage, paying for a child's tuition, or paying off outstanding debts and loans, and offers purchasers peace of mind knowing that their families will be protected in the event of their death. These policies provide customers with flexibility of choosing their ideal coverage period, generally anywhere between one and 30 years, as well as the amount of coverage they wish to purchase with their policy.
Who can apply for term life insurance coverage? Anyone over age 18 looking to purchase affordable coverage for a set period of time can apply for term life insurance.
How do I calculate how much term life insurance I need? Before purchasing a term life insurance policy, the buyer should take the time to calculate up all of their outstanding debts, along with how much it would take to provide their spouse with a comfortable income and children with enough money to pay for their future education. Once you have this figure in mind, you can purchase a policy with benefits that will properly provide for your family's future.
Is term life insurance affordable? Term life insurance offers some of the most reasonable rates on the market, and is the ideal choice for anyone looking for low premiums and competitive benefits. Often recommended to families with children, term life insurance provides affordable protection so you can continue to build your savings at the same time.
What coverage does term life insurance provide? Term life insurance provides protection during a set period of time, generally a term anywhere between one and 30 years. When choosing a term life insurance policy, you will get to select the amount of coverage to carry, and your premium will be higher or lower based upon the benefits you select. The standard policy pays out in the event of death at any time during the coverage period, anywhere, from any cause (with the exception of death by suicide, occurring within the first years of coverage).
Who can be named as a beneficiary of my policy? Insurance agencies allow policy holders to name beneficiaries who are financially dependent, or have a financial interest in you. Spouses, children, or any other adults that you support or owe money to, can be named as beneficiaries of your policy. However, friends, relatives, and acquaintances without financial ties to you cannot be considered as beneficiaries. In some cases, you are allowed to name a charity as a recipient of your benefits if you have a documented history of giving to it in the past.
Can I reduce or increase my term life insurance coverage? Yes, you can make changes to your policy at any time to reduce or increase your coverage. Your agent is trained to help you select the best policy for your current situation, and can offer assistance in calculating how much coverage you need at any stage of life.
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May 29 - Visit Savannah Introduces New Advertising Creative Campaign
Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 May 2018 12:34	Editor	29 May 2018	Published on 29 May 2018	Hits: 4339
Category: Local Media & Agencies
May 29, 2018 - This summer, Visit Savannah is introducing a new creative campaign for its print and digital advertising. The new campaign assets feature whimsical imagery coupled with clever copy which present Savannah as a vibrant and trendy destination. It replaces a campaign that was in place for four years, and will highlight the destination to both leisure and meetings/convention travel.
"This new creative is designed to showcase the Savannah visitor experience in a much more evocative way than previous campaigns," says Joseph Marinelli, president of Visit Savannah. "Whether it's a spin on outdoor dining or a unique shopping or touring experience, we want the prospective visitor to say 'Wow, I didn't expect that in Savannah.' Our goal was to showcase the quirky side of our town in a way that everyday folks will aspire to and can imagine experiencing themselves."
Jeremy Harvey, Visit Savannah's vice president of marketing & communications, was the primary liaison between Visit Savannah and Paradise. "The images are definitely page-stoppers," he says." "The colors are bold and eye-catching and the copy is clever and creative. But the tagline pays it all off with, "This Isn't Ordinary. This Is Savannah."
The concept for the new creative was formulated by Paradise Advertising and Marketing out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Paradise was selected after a competitive nationwide RFP process lasting several months. The Paradise team visited Savannah on multiple occasions to plan and execute the stunning new photography that serves as the campaign's cornerstone. Showing locations familiar to Savannahians and past visitors, each photo will give the viewer a peek into what may at first seem like a beautiful travel experience, with imagery of Low Country landscapes and Savannah's natural scenery, but on second glance captures something extraordinary happening within the scene. Click here to see a selection of the new campaign assets.
The "This Isn't Ordinary. This is Savannah" campaign was selected by a task force made up of Visit Savannah staff and board members from among three campaign pitches. The direction was strongly based on the data and research that Visit Savannah compiles based on current visitation to the city and industry market trends. Based on these and other findings, the campaign will target a slightly younger and more affluent demographic than campaigns of the past.
Paradise's vice president and chief creative officer Tom Merrick elaborates on the creative process: "This campaign was driven by two things: the first was the research that enabled us to really understand the target market—who they are, what they expect to find in Savannah, what they hope to find there. The second was our own experience in the destination. After spending some time there, we came to realize that Savannah is a classic Southern city with a twist. It's elegant, yes, but also unpredictable. It's as classy as it is quirky. We literally realized that Savannah is anything but ordinary. After that epiphany, the campaign quickly came to life."


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PRESS RELEASE: CAIR Demands Apology From Spirit Airlines to Passengers Removed From Flight
(Washington, DC, 11/18/15) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Chicago chapter today are calling on Spirit Airlines to issue a public apology to four passengers who were removed from a Chicago-bound flight at the Baltimore Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Md. Tuesday morning.
SEE: Four Passengers Removed From Flight at BWI That Was Headed to Chicago
Spirit Airlines Flight 969 was preparing for takeoff from Baltimore when a passenger alerted a flight attendant of "suspicious activity" on board the plane. The "suspicious activity" she referred to apparently was a man who appeared to be of Middle-Eastern descent watching a news clip on his mobile phone.
The four passengers were asked to exit the plane at the flight captain's request before the flight resumed to Chicago. None of them were charged with any crime. Alert levels have been heightened after last Friday's Paris terror attacks for which the terrorist group ISIS has claimed responsibility.
"Americans of all faiths and ethnicities should be able to travel freely without being harassed or subjected to unconstitutional racial or religious profiling," said CAIR Maryland Outreach Manager Zainab Chaudry. "These passengers were inconvenienced and forced to endure humiliating treatment and invasive questioning for no apparent substantial reason other than because their perceived ethnicity caused alarm in a fellow passenger. We call on Spirit Airlines to issue a public apology to all four passengers and take steps to ensure this does not happen again."
"The threshold for 'see something, say something' is meant to apply to suspicious behavior, not personal prejudices against minorities engaging in non-suspicious behavior," said CAIR-Chicago Executive Director Ahmed Rehab. "Watching news on your smartphone has never qualified as a security threat or as suspicious behavior and could have been easily vetted as such with minimal inquiry by the flight crew. That this was escalated into an ordeal seems to be exclusively due to the passenger's perceived ethnicity."
CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding.
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As we approach the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ronald Reagan, the former president has been in the news once again. One way he has been used is to boost the image of Barack Obama.
Some presidents have been used to degrade the image of others. Herbert Hoover was a convenient whipping boy to tar various Republicans through the years. Nixon was the epitome of evil in the White House. The fate of Ronald Reagan, on the other hand, has been a curious one. The punditry that savaged him before, during, and after his years in office are now trying to burnish Barack Obama's image by comparing the two presidents.
This is just the latest gambit to try to boost the appeal of Barack Obama. He has gone through many image makeovers over the last couple of years. He has been Lincolnesque (an image he stoked by making his presidential announcement in Springfield), and then TIME Magazine morphed his image into the image of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and now the latest incarnation in a sense compares him with Ronald Reagan. They are paired together with a friendly Ronald Reagan placing his hand on the shoulder of Barack Obama.
The comparison alone is a not-too-subtle way to enhance Obama's appeal. The man has gone through as many shape shifts as has the man in the new Old Spice campaign.
How did the pundits treat the man they now pair with Barack Obama?
Clark Clifford, advisor to a string of Democratic Presidents and a major league elite, called Reagan "an amiable dunce."
The Chicago Tribune called Reagan ignorant and said his "air-headed rhetoric on the issues of foreign policy and arms control have reached the limits of tolerance and have become an embarrassment to the U.S. and a danger to world peace."
Washington Post columnist David Broder (still on the beat and front and center in the Obama cheering section) said the job of Reagan's staff is to water "the desert between Ronald Reagan's ears."
Jimmy Breslin, the columnist, said Reagan was senile and then insulted his supporters by saying they were proof that senility was a communicable disease. For good measure, he called Reagan "shockingly dumb."
Newsweek columnist Eleanor Clift said that "greed in this country is associated with Ronald Reagan." Joining in this common slur was USA Today's White House reporter Sarah McClendon, who said that "it will take a hundred years to get the government back into place after Ronald Reagan. He hurt people: the disabled, women, nursing mothers, the homeless."
Lesley Stahl of CBS News (and now "60 Minutes") said, "I predict historians are going to be totally baffled by how the American people fell in love with this man."
Hollywood director John Huston (not a pundit as such, but illustrative of a mindset in Hollywood -- a major source of Democratic donors) said Reagan was a "bore," with a "low order of intelligence," who is "egotistical."
Tip O' Neill (the powerful Speaker of the House) said Reagan's mind was "an absolute and total disgrace" and that it was "sinful that this man is President of the United States." Steven Hayward reminds us in his recent "Reagan Reclaimed" column that O'Neill said that "the evil is on the White House at the present time. And that evil is a man who has no care and no concern for the working class of America and the future generations of America, and who likes to ride a horse. He's cold. He's mean. He's got ice water for blood."
John Osborne in the New Republic magazine wrote that "Ronald Reagan is an ignoramus."
After his election, columnist William Greider said, "[M]y God, they've elected this guy who nine months ago we thought was a hopeless clown."
The Nation warned "he is the most dangerous person ever to come this close to the presidency" and that "he is a menace to the human race."
When, in his first term, the country faced some economic weakness and Reagan's poll numbers turned down, pundits were celebrating as they wrote his political obituary. Kevin Phillips, political pundit, wrote that "it didn't take a genius to predict on Inauguration Day that Reagan would unravel" and that it was foolish to think that Reagan could solve the nation's economic problems with policies based on "maxims out of McGuffey's Reader and Calvin Coolidge."
The New York Times joined in: "the stench of failure hangs over Ronald Reagan's White House."
When Reagan delivered his famous "evil empire" speech (that, by the way, also was critical of America's own historical failings), New York Times columnist Anthony Lewis was apoplectic, deriding it as "simplistic," "sectarian," "terribly dangerous," "outrageous," and in conclusion, "primitive...the only word for it" (then why did he use all the other words, one might ask -- a little overkill goes a long way).
I could go on with more examples of the invective and personal insults hurled at Reagan by the chattering classes and opinion-makers over the years. Even when he died after a long struggle with Alzheimer's, the derogation continued; he could not escape the obloquy even in death.
When Reagan was still alive, he brushed it all off with aplomb and good cheer. He was known as the Teflon President for the best of reasons. He did not stoop to the level of his critics, but instead stood above them.
He did not let them divert him from what he saw as his role: restore our sense of pride and spirit after Jimmy Carter had ground them down and boost the economy (despite some waves, he stayed the course and allowed "supply-side" economics to work its "magic").
But he did more, much more.
For years, Reagan felt sorrow and anger that hundreds of millions of people suffered under Communism. While experts counseled détente and working with the Soviets, Reagan saw the immorality of accepting the "status quo" that deprived those enslaved by Communism of their freedoms and liberty. He thought it was shameful that such an abominable system persisted. Many were content with the Cold War. Reagan was not. He told Richard Allen, his National Security Advisor, "Here's my strategy on the Cold War: we win, they lose. What do you think of that?" I suppose the likes of Anthony Lewis might characterize that goal as simplistic or primitive.
But after decades of Soviet slavery and expansionism, Reagan not only contained the Soviet Union, but brought it to its knees -- giving the Russian people themselves the opportunity to deliver the coup de grâce. He beseeched Gorbachev to tear down the Berlin Wall, but all the walls crumbled. Those revisionists who refuse to give Reagan his due and credit Mikhail Gorbachev with the mercy-killing of Communism are wrong. They would do well -- as would we all -- to read about the detailed and multifaceted strategy Reagan designed and promoted to implode the Soviet Union. The story is superbly told in Paul Kengor's The Crusader: Ronald Reagan and the Fall of Communism. Reagan was a hero to the people being smothered by the Iron Curtain -- to Russians such as Natan Sharansky, imprisoned because he wanted freedom, and to Polish laborers who tore his black-and-white photo out of a newspaper and used it to rally protesters. He earned a Nobel Prize for Peace -- and, of course, was denied one.
Despite all that he accomplished, the pundits and media mavens slandered and insulted Reagan -- time and time again.
And now the pundits have the temerity to resurrect him to help Barack Obama's political future?
Haven't they spent the last three(-plus) years extolling Barack Obama -- from the "sort of God" comment by Newsweek's Evan Thomas to the "tingle up the leg" thrill he gave MSNBC's Chris Matthews to the New York Times columnist David Brooks, who succumbed to the Obama cult and wrote of Obama that "I was looking at his pant leg and his perfectly creased pant and I'm thinking a) he's going to be president and b) he'll be a very good president"? I could go on and on regarding how often Obama has been described as an intellectual giant with God-given talents, so brilliant that he is bored by the rest of us yahoos. Obama even joked that all of the White House correspondents voted for him. They were his cheerleaders. They had "the vapors" for Barack Obama.
The media has been biased in favor of Barack Obama for years. He got rock-star treatment as a candidate (the obsequiousness was even satirized on "Saturday Night Live") and has had the media fawning and fainting in the newsroom for most of his term.
However, Obama has not been completely immune from some criticism. The economy is still weak, with millions unemployed. His poll numbers started falling in 2009 and took a nosedive in 2010. The Democrats took a shellacking in November that some pundits pin on Obama and his policies.
How does Obama deal with criticism? Does he have the character and strength of Ronald Reagan and let it roll off him? Need one ask? He takes it personally.
Reagan had Teflon coating; Obama has thin skin.
Reagan laughed off criticism -- it came with the job. Eugene McCarthy, a liberal icon whose 1968 run for the presidency was eclipsed when Robert Kennedy jumped into the race, endorsed Ronald Reagan for the presidency. When he was asked why, he answered, "It's because he is the only man since Harry Truman who won't confuse the job with the man."
Reagan was focused not on himself, but on the rest of America -- and the world. That was the "rest of him," and it mattered far more than the abuse heaped on him.
Barack Obama whines about being "talked about like a dog" (whatever that means). His peevishness towards the press and the punditry has emerged as one of his least attractive qualities. He won't listen to criticism and does not want us to hear it, either.
He has all but counseled us to ignore Fox News and the internet, he has cast unjustified and blatantly false aspersions regarding foreign money and the Chamber of Commerce political ads that took him to task for his policies and performance, and he has called for less incendiary language in political discourse (this from the guy who can't take it but can sure dish it out -- as in "get in their face," "bring a gun to a knife fight," "fat cats," "sit in the back," "punish our enemies and reward our friends" -- that is some heated rhetoric for a Nobel Peace Prize winner).
The media spin job that Barack Obama is the second coming of Ronald Reagan -- that Ron and Barack would be pals, that Barack Obama can hold a candle to Ronald Reagan -- not only misses the mark, but willfully ignores how unfairly and disgracefully the media treated Ronald Reagan when he was alive. To use him now that he is dead compounds the insult.


Whether you are a veteran seller or just beginning, here are some things to remember before hitting that magical "list" button. Remembering these will not only save you time but could potentially keep you from making mistakes that could potentially do damage to your bottom line.
check shipping to make sure the shipping option is the one you want.
Images – Take lots of quality images.
Include images of any defects so there are no surprises when the buyer receives their item.
Keep in mind shipment costs if you offer free shipping.
Don't over price your items. I tend to keep my prices at about $5-10 net profit to keep my inventory moving. Currently my average profit per item is $12.57. Once I get more sales under my belt, I may do better.
Personally, I have been charging the buyer for shipping primarily. I look at it on a case by case basis.
Use poly bags for shipping clothing. I recommend using a poly bag to place your item in and packing that in the poly shipping bag.
You can print on paper and tape label on your package (make sure you do not put tape over the bar code).
Drop your packages off at the post office(recommended) or schedule a pick up.
You want positive feedback? Pay it forward.


Turning your sports skills into a high-flying career doesn't necessarily mean landing a spot on the next Team GB Olympic team, or signing a contract with a Premier League football club.
A sport and fitness apprenticeship is a great way to get the qualifications and practical experience that can boost a career in this field. An apprenticeship can teach the skills necessary in several professions, like fitness instructing, personal training, sports coaching, lifeguarding, physiotherapy and injury recovery coaching. Hands-on experience can be gained through leisure apprenticeships that take place in gyms, clubs, recreation centres and in sports teams.
A sport and fitness apprenticeship allows an employer the opportunity to mould on-the-job training in the way that the company desires. Sports and fitness apprenticeships will take on apprentices at various levels, from school leavers to university candidates.
Take a look at these sporting apprenticeships for inspiration.
There are around 1.1 million coaches currently in the UK across schools, youth clubs, leisure centres and sports clubs. The demand for competent, qualified sports coaches has risen because of the popularity of sports in the UK.
The health and fitness industry is a large component of the active leisure and learning sector, and is made up of privately run clubs and publicly run gyms through various leisure facilities run by local authorities or leisure trusts.
There are two types of instructing exercise and fitness apprenticeship, at intermediate and advanced level.
The PE and School Sport Apprenticeship framework aims to provide new apprentices and existing employees with an introduction to a number of roles through an engagement with Physical Education and School Sport (PESS), including PE teaching assistants, activity leadership and sports coaching for young people.
The qualification provides learners with guidance on further opportunities, including how to contribute to PESS programmes as a sports leader, coach and teaching assistant. There is an opportunity to progress to level 3 which is a competence-based qualification that confirms occupational competency for those operating in a school sports setting.
This unit assesses learners' knowledge and understanding of how children and young people, from birth to 19 years, develop, including underpinning theoretical perspectives.
The learner has to produce an overview of a term of PE and School Sport and session plans for them to deliver. 3 learner profiles are completed with objectives and targets to be achieved over the term.
This unit focuses on the delivery of a 12 hour programme of PE and School Sport, which could increase the provision of PE and School Sport. This can be done as extra-curricular activities as part of the PE curriculum.
Sports development involves organising projects, programmes, information and training to encourage people to increase their activity and have a healthier lifestyle or to participate more actively in their community.
supporting initiatives to reduce crime and rehabilitate offenders.
They may also need to manage resources and budgets.


Design Concepts helped FitLinxx, a leading developer of activity monitors and health tracking products, make its first direct-to-consumer product both wearable and fashionable.
The AmpStrip™ is the first heart rate and activity monitor that is accurate, smart and comfortable enough to wear 24/7.
Approximately the size of a Band-Aid, the AmpStrip is attached to the torso for the most accurate heart rate readings. The open elliptical strip features a minimalistic, sporty design with a ridged texture that speaks to durability. Incredibly thin, less than a quarter-inch including adhesive, the AmpStrip is filled with sensors that continuously capture heart rate plus other important metrics like rest and recovery. It's stylish enough to expose during a workout and thin enough to wear discreetly under clothes.
"In creating the AmpStrip, we addressed a number of pain points with heart rate and activity monitors," said Dave Monahan, President and CEO of FitLinxx. "The ability to comfortably and accurately track heart rate 24/7 was a primary goal but we also knew that many people simply don't like the look of current wearables. While the AmpStrip will often be worn under clothes, we understood that athletes want a product that's beautiful as well as small and accurate. When Design Concepts showed us their initial ideas, we were instantly taken by the elliptical design and knew we had a winner right away."
The AmpStrip is a 2015 CES Innovation Honoree in the wearables category. It is the winner of Endgadget's Best of CES 2015 Award in the Startup category. It also received a 2015 Gold Spark Award for product design.


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Biden Warns Another Kabul Attack Is Likely In Coming Hours
Published August 28, 2021 at 4:06 PM CDT
The Biden administration said today that the U.S. military has killed two members of the group blamed for a suicide attack outside the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Thirteen American troops died in that blast, along with about 170 Afghan civilians who were crowded at the gates of the airport trying to flee the country. With three days before the United States plans to complete its withdrawal from Afghanistan, President Biden said the strike on Islamic militants will not be the last. Meanwhile, evacuations continue from Kabul, even as American troops begin to leave. NPR's national security correspondent and former Kabul bureau chief Quil Lawrence is here with the latest.
Quil, thanks so much for joining us.
QUIL LAWRENCE, BYLINE: My pleasure.
MARTIN: Can you just describe the latest developments in the U.S. mission? This airlift that you've reported on was winding down?
LAWRENCE: Yeah, yes. It's definitely slowing down from the peaks of last week. The U.S. has now - they've evacuated 5,400 U.S. citizens. And the total evacuation number's up to 117,000. Most of these are Afghans who want to flee the country. But the operation has been very confusing. I mean, the rush to the airport when the Kabul government suddenly fell. There's been confusion between the Taliban who are holding this - the perimeter and checkpoints outside the airport and then the U.S. troops who are guarding the airport itself and rumors about the Taliban coming in. Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said today, though, that the operation is still going on.
JOHN KIRBY: We're not shutting down evacuation operations. We're going to continue going to the end. We are still in charge of the airport, and we are still in charge of security at the airport. And what was true a few days ago is still true today. The Taliban have checkpoints around the airport in a loose perimeter, if you will.
LAWRENCE: So the trick is really how they manage 'cause they are starting to what they call retrograde, which basically pulling out. How do they do that as the Taliban move in? That's going to be sensitive.
MARTIN: So earlier today, the Pentagon said the U.S. military conducted a drone strike in Afghanistan last night that killed two members of the Islamic State affiliate ISIS-K in retaliation for the Kabul airport attack. Can you tell us more about that?
LAWRENCE: There aren't a lot more details. We know what happened in Nangarhar province, which borders Pakistan. There aren't troops on the ground that can go in and verify this as they would have in the past. The Pentagon jargon for what happened is that they killed a planner and a facilitator, but they would not give us any details about who - what they might have planned or facilitated, even if they were directly linked to Thursday's attack. We don't know their nationalities, for example. But the Biden administration is saying that it's highly likely there will be more attacks by this group at a time when U.S. troops are in this vulnerable transition.
MARTIN: Also today, the Pentagon released the names of the troops killed outside the airport. What can you tell us about them?
LAWRENCE: Yeah. What sticks out mostly is their ages. Five of them were only 20 years old, the young Marine lance corporals just working the gate. The oldest was 31. I mean, these people are the same age as the war. And these details are trickling in. One of the young Marines that was killed - 23-year-old Sergeant Nicole Gee had posted on her Instagram page just a few days ago a picture of herself holding an Afghan baby and commenting, I love my job. And, you know, this bomb hit all those people that these Marines were trying to protect.
MARTIN: And now with the Taliban in control, what are you hearing about life in Afghanistan now?
LAWRENCE: I - the communications are really tricky. I'm calling all around and generally hearing a lot of trepidation and anxiety. People are being told to go back to school, but it's not clear that they'll send their girls back to school under the Taliban. People are worried about the economy. The currency is crashing, and the prices of food are going up. And the aid economy that has sustained this country is uncertain. What people are most worried about, though, is a return to civil war, which is really the only thing in the past that people say was worse than living under the Taliban.
MARTIN: That is NPR's Quil Lawrence. Quil, thank you so much.
LAWRENCE: My pleasure. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.


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Affine To Help Investor Transparency
PARIS-French property group Affine is refocusing on investment to create clarity for its investors.
By Allan Saunderson | October 05, 2009 at 01:19 PM
PARIS-French property group Affine, one of the older listed firms which converted early to REIT status soon after introduction of the SIIC regime in 2003, is undertaking a major re-focus on investment, cutting back on development and non-core activities to bring more clarity for its shareholder base.
CEO and founder Maryse Aulagnon and Deputy CEO Alain Chaussard told PIE in an interview that the move was partly prompted by a massive drop in the Affine share price amid the global financial crisis. Even though this came in parallel with most of the European listed sector, it brought home the key importance of strategy and portfolio transparency.
"One way or another, we are dramatically decreasing the non-property business either by selling or winding up firms in that part of the business," says Chaussard. "Within Affine there will be just property groups–Affine, the listed holding company, Affiparis which holds our Paris investments, and Banimmo which contains assets in Belgium, with a few also located within France. We will dramatically reduce the weight of development, and re-centre our business."
Affine posted a 17.6% increase in net rental income in the first half, nearly doubled operating income, but made a 13% asset depreciation compared to end-December, bringing net asset value per share in at just over €30, compared to its share price last trading around €18. The group, which owns total gross assets of €1.147 billion, including transfer taxes, this year embarked on its new strategy of improving yields, tenant relationships and cost controls–as well as discontinuance of non-core activities, specifically development.
The shift back toward the investment core is the biggest change for Affine since its creation. Because the holding owns a Bank of France license to issue financial leases (creditbail), it combines this with investment in rental properties, and has 65% equity in AffiParis which focuses on Parisian commercial building, and 50% in the Belgian Banimmo, which specialises in repositioning Belgian and French assets. Development and engineering firms in the structure such as Concerto and Promaffine, will be wound down or repositioned.
"Before the crisis hit we were up to a share price of €45 and once the crisis struck we went down to €7.3 at the bottom, and this really brought the need for clarity and transparency home to us," says Aulagnon. "It was partially our fault because we are a small company, and when you go from a capitalisation of €450 million to less than €100 million nobody bothers any more to look at what is inside. It's just too complicated, particularly for big investing institutions."
The Paris-based Affine has resumed investment, and has also sold smaller assets. At the end of 2008 it acquired property in Nevers in the centre of France, in March in Arcachon on the Atlantic coast, and is currently looking at an asset in the northern French town of Lille and one in the southeast.
Chaussard says, "Our portfolio was a little bit under-weighted in retail; normally, we stick to our balanced breakdown between office, warehouses and retail, and retail was a little too small so we are for the time being are focusing mainly on that segment."
For the full interview published in PIE 137, available click: www.pfeurope.eu.
American Tower Acquires Telxius in $9.4B Deal
The REIT expects its new assets will generate approximately $775 million in property revenue.


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"Almost Saturday Night" is a song written by John Fogerty and first released on his 1975 album John Fogerty.  It was released as a single and reached No. 78. It has been covered by a number of artists, including Dave Edmunds, who also released it as a single to more success, Gene Clark, Ricky Nelson, The Searchers,  The Georgia Satellites and Ned LeDoux.

The song describes the hero looking out the window and getting excited about the approaching weekend.

Fogerty released the song as the second single from John Fogerty, as a follow up to "Rockin' All Over the World, which reached No. 27.  However, "Almost Saturday Night" could only reach No. 78.

"Almost Saturday Night" had more success when covered in a rockabilly style by Dave Edmunds in 1981 from his album Twangin....  Edmunds' version reached No. 54 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 18 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks.  Others who have since covered the song include The Searchers on Play for Today in 1981, Ricky Nelson on Playing to Win in 1981 and The Memphis Sessions in 1986 and Gene Clark and Carla Olson on So Rebellious a Lover in 1987.  The Flying Burrito Brothers covered the song in 1984. Their version peaked at number 49 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. A cover by Bob Woodruff peaked at number 89 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada in 1997.

Allmusic critic Mark Deming considers "Almost Saturday Night" one of Fogerty's best songs and describes the song as "a gloriously passionate hymn to the promise of the weekend."  Deming felt that Fogerty's "gritty" vocals were better suited to the song than Edmunds' "smoother" vocals, but praised Edmunds' enthusiasm and "killer" guitar solo.  Rolling Stone critic Dave Marsh praised the song's Beatles-like guitar part and double tracked vocal performance, claiming that it is the only song on John Fogerty which breaks the album's "predictable pattern."  Billboard described it as "top notch rock."  Cash Box said that "loose guitar strings lend a sitar-like sound to the musical hookline within another pure rock tune from the master of simplicity-and-roll"  Record World said that "Punctuated by his gravelly vocals and a distinctly Creedence Clearwater sound, [Fogerty] is in top form producing, arranging, and doing just about everything here."  Others who have described the song as "great" include Allmusic critic William Ruhlmann and author Billy Poore.

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1975 singles
1975 songs
1981 singles
John Fogerty songs
Dave Edmunds songs
Ricky Nelson songs
The Flying Burrito Brothers songs
Bob Woodruff (singer) songs
The Searchers (band) songs
Songs written by John Fogerty
Song recordings produced by John Fogerty
Swan Song Records singles


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Recently I posted a note about a flurry of Technet posts in which I was misquoted regarding the status of lead-free electronics assembly. Harvey Miller then weighed in. I responded. And this in turn raised more comments.
All of this caused me to wonder, is it possible to achieve a consensus on the state of Pb-free assembly? I think it might be and am going to try. The main thing that I think is important in this quest is that any points for the consensus, or lack thereof, be supported by data and analysis, not emotion.
If you have a point to add, that is backed by data and analysis, please share it with me. One of the things I hope to accomplish is to develop a list of references, that can be referred to to support the consensus.
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Q: Display image depend on file type in Repeater Control I have a Repeater control to list all subfolder and file in a root folder.

<asp:Repeater ID="Repeater1" runat="server" OnItemCommand="Repeater1_ItemCommand"
                        OnItemDataBound="Repeater1_ItemDataBound">

 <ItemTemplate>

          <asp: Label ID="imagelabel"..../>// display image here

          <asp:LinkButton ID="lnkFolder" runat="server" Text='<%# Eval("Name") %>' CommandName="Select"></asp:LinkButton>

         <asp:LinkButton ID="LinkButton1" runat="server" Text="Delete" CommandArgument='<%# Eval("Path") +"," +  Eval("Type")%>'
                                            CommandName="Delete" OnClientClick="return confirm('Are you sure you want to delete?')"></asp:LinkButton>

          <asp:LinkButton ID="LinkButton2" runat="server" Text="Edit" CommandArgument='<%# Eval("Path") + "," +  Eval("Type") + "," + Eval("Name")%>'
                                            CommandName="Edit"></asp:LinkButton>

</ItemTemplate>
</asp:Repeater>

In code behind:
 private void FillFileAndFolders(string virtualDirPath)
    {
        DataTable filesAndFolders = new DataTable();
        filesAndFolders.Columns.Add("Name");
        filesAndFolders.Columns.Add("Path");
        filesAndFolders.Columns.Add("Type");

        string rootPath = virtualDirPath;
        if (Directory.Exists(rootPath))
        {
            string[] Directories = Directory.GetDirectories(rootPath);
            for (int i = 0; i < Directories.Length; i++)
            {
                DirectoryInfo drinfo = new DirectoryInfo(Directories[i]);
                DataRow dr = filesAndFolders.NewRow();
                dr["Name"] = drinfo.Name;
                dr["Path"] = drinfo.FullName;
                dr["Type"] = "D";
                filesAndFolders.Rows.Add(dr);
            }
            string[] files = Directory.GetFiles(rootPath);
            for (int i = 0; i < files.Length; i++)
            {
                FileInfo fInfo = new FileInfo(files[i]);
                DataRow dr = filesAndFolders.NewRow();
                dr["Name"] = fInfo.Name;
                dr["Path"] = fInfo.FullName;
                dr["Type"] = "F";

                filesAndFolders.Rows.Add(dr);
            }
        }
        Repeater1.DataSource = filesAndFolders;
        Repeater1.DataBind();
    }

All I want is: when it is a Folder---> imagelabel.Text= "";
else when it is a single file----> imagelabel.Text= "";
I've tried for many time but it seems I cannot set that image to the imagelabel through the Repeater Control.
Help!!!

A: You could use the ItemDataBound event of the repeater control.
With the RepeaterItem.DataItem Property you could access get the data item associated with the RepeaterItem object in the Repeater control.
Something like the following should set the Text property :
protected void Repeater1_ItemDataBound(object sender, RepeaterItemEventArgs e)
{
    // Execute the following logic for Items and Alternating Items.
    if (e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.Item ||
        e.Item.ItemType == ListItemType.AlternatingItem)
    {
        if (((DataRowView)e.Item.DataItem).Row["Type"].ToString() == "D")
        {
            ((Label)e.Item.FindControl("imagelabel")).Text = "";
        }
        else
        {
            ((Label)e.Item.FindControl("imagelabel")).Text = "";
        }
    }
}

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Home English Bulletin Actor Samrat Reddy Gets Bail!
Actor Samrat Reddy Gets Bail!
Actor Samrat Reddy who was arrested in a robbery case, was granted bail by the court. After getting bail, Samrat spoke to the media and offered to patch up with his wife Harshita Reddy if she changes are mind.
Samrat Reddy was accused of robbery by his wife Harshita. The Madhapur police have arrested him based on the complaint and produced before the court. Speaking during the arrest, Samrat denied all the allegations.
Samrat and Harshita tied knot in the year 2015 and in November, 2017 Harshita filed a dowry harassment case.


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Automaker apps that implement a custom data interface can integrate with a vehicle to retrieve and respond to data such as climate, radio information, speed, and GPS location. An app might offer a dashboard screen, for example, that presents climate and speed information in a highly visual manner.
Respond gracefully when data is unavailable. Data can become unavailable in the car for a variety of reasons, such as losing the GPS connection while driving through a tunnel. Make sure your app handles connection problems nonintrusively.
For guidance regarding the development of a custom data interface, see the External Accessory Programming Topics and ExternalAccessory.


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If you want to journey outside of the city, hop aboard a train from Flushing Main St. Station, Flushing Murray Hill Station, or Flushing Broadway Station. Flushing might not have as many public transit choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.
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Saving money when the big day is fast approaching can seem like an impossible task. It may feel as though every other day, there is something new that comes up for you to pay for and on top of that, you still don't fully know who is coming and what meal options to have. Either way, if you feel as though you are in a bad situation and you need to save money then there are one or two things that you can do about this.
When the time does come for you to plan the sit-down meal, you may be thinking that chicken and fish are the best options. The truth is that this is not the case at all. You don't have to have a sit-down meal and it is more than possible for you to save money by having a hog roast. You can have everyone congregate in the same area and you can even present the hog so that it gives a magical experience as well. You could have the hog in baps, with cheesy smashed potatoes or even with various side dishes. If you are having your wedding in summer then your guests will love it and it is a great way for you to really make the whole day special. You could save thousands by doing this! If you want to do something a little bit different then you could have a huge BBQ or you could even hire someone to take care of the catering for you at another venue. You could have a pop-up potato bar or food that is easy for the guests to enjoy with a beer. This will really help to make the whole thing much more relaxed.
A lot of people choose to make their own DIY wedding invitations. When you do this, you can customise them in any way that you want and you can even make them personal to every person who you are going to give them to as well. When you do create your own invitations, remember that you are going to have to create a lot of them and this could be time-consuming. For this reason, you'll want to get this done in advance so that you can spend more time planning your big day. You can send out your invitations months in advance as well and when you do this you can give your guests plenty of time to get their transportation sorted out.
Tiered cakes are SO expensive. Fondant cakes will also cost you a ton of money as well, the problem is that you probably want to have a cake on your wedding day and this is completely understandable. If you want to save money then consider having a cardboard structure that looks like a cake, with a very small cake on top. This way you can still cut the cake, have your photos and it looks real to everyone else. You don't even have to have a wedding cake at all, and some people have even been known to serve cookies or even cupcakes to their guests. You could even save the money on the cake by having a different dessert. Lemon meringue pie is very affordable to make and you can even make them yourself with the help of a family member. This is a brilliant way for you to save money and it makes the whole thing much more special as well.
You don't need to serve cocktails to everyone who comes to the wedding and you don't need to provide each person with their own beverage. One way to make things cheaper here would be for you to get a keg and pour everyone a beer fresh from the tap, or you could even try and serve a glass of wine to everyone instead. When you do this, you will be buying a lot of wine in bulk and this is one of the best ways for you to save money. A lot of wineries or even alcohol providers would be willing to give you a discount when buying in bulk so there is always the chance for you to get even more money saved by doing this. It also helps to talk with your guests to see what they would like as well because there is no point in going overboard if people don't actually want what you are going to provide.
Tasty and delicious cake. Food is important part of your wedding day.


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public class OrderHistoryContactDetail {
	private String contactType;
	private String contactDetail;

	public OrderHistoryContactDetail(String _contactType, String _contactDetail) {
		// TODO Auto-generated constructor stub
		setContactType(_contactType);
		setContactDetail(_contactDetail);
	}
	public void setContactType(String contactType) {
		this.contactType = contactType;
	}
	public String getContactType() {
		return contactType;
	}
	public void setContactDetail(String contactDetail) {
		this.contactDetail = contactDetail;
	}
	public String getContactDetail() {
		return contactDetail;
	}
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Combating coronavirus: UAE calls on more volunteers to take part in Covid-19 vaccine trial
Ismail Sebugwaawo /Abu Dhabi
ismail@khaleejtimes.com Filed on August 10, 2020 | Last updated on August 10, 2020 at 08.51 pm
In the face of infectious diseases, the vaccine can provide great services, including protection from infection or preventing its symptoms.
UAE authorities have renewed their call for volunteers to take part in the phase 3 trial of the Covid-19 vaccine.
During the virtual press briefing on Monday, Dr Omar Al Hammadi, the UAE Government spokesperson, said the ongoing vaccine trial in the country is a humanitarian work and the government is hopeful it will be successful and help eradicate the pandemic.
"The ultimate goal of finding a vaccine is to completely eradicate the disease," he said. "Humans have succeeded in completely eradicating smallpox using the vaccine. Vaccines have also succeeded in eliminating polio to some extent and the world is close to getting rid of it."
Al Hammadi noted that some vaccines, such as that for measles, create long-term immunity to the human body whereas others, like that of influenza, create short-term immunity. "When the virus tries to change its composition and attack, it requires developing a new vaccine or renewing it," he added.
In the face of infectious diseases, the vaccine can provide great services, including protection from infection or preventing its symptoms, and reducing complications. "Some of the vaccines reduce the chances of microbes transmission from the infected person to the recipient of the vaccine," said Al Hammadi.
Explaining the laser-based technology test, the official said Covid-19 antibody testing is a blood test that reveals if a person had a past infection of the virus. "It doesn't determine if he is currently infected with Covid-19. The PCR is currently the most effective and approved test to diagnosis a Covid-19 infection," he said.
Al Hammadi said the recent increase in Covid-19 cases in the UAE was associated with social and family gatherings. "Unlike people's behaviour at public places, which is subject to mandatory measures like social distancing and wearing masks, private and family gatherings are not," he said.
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Plastic Surgeon has been employing its specialist repair skills at Dumfries and Galloway Royal Hospital as it assists construction giant, Laing O'Rourke, with putting the finishing touches to the £270m project.
The hospital is a newly built, 344-bed facility that's been developed to deliver a high-quality service to patients in the region and is set to house the latest technology to ensure efficient and effective diagnostics and treatment.
Laing O'Rourke is the main contractor overseeing the project and originally called in Plastic Surgeon to work on internal door repairs.
During large scale building works, doors are often a casualty of frequent use; suffering damage as workers carry equipment and materials in and out over the course of several months. Come project completion there are almost always repairs required to dents, bumps, chips and scratches.
Plastic Surgeon's skills are utilised to rectify damage, so that once a development is handed over to the client – in this case Dumfries and Galloway NHS – the work is in pristine condition, doing justice to its status as a new-build.
While Plastic Surgeon's finishers were carrying out the initially required repairs, Laing O'Rourke soon recognised that the firm's repair techniques could be put to good use elsewhere on the site, so extended the job at hand to include further damage restoration.
Along with the internal doors, Plastic Surgeon's specialist finishers also tackled repairs to IPS panels in the bathrooms, worktops in offices, as well as additional doors and window panes.
Having started working on the project in June 2017, the job has seen a minimum of two finishers on site at a time over the intervening six-months, with resources ramping up to five specialists carrying out repairs as and when required.
According to the lead finisher working on the hospital repairs, the biggest challenge for the team was creating specialist paint. A specific bronze/gold colouring was required for certain aspects of the work, and Plastic Surgeon had to work hard to make sure the colour pigment of the repair paint matched the original hue, with replicating the sheen of the gold the toughest aspect.
Despite the difficulty in creating a consistent colour finish, the team was able to do so, presenting a uniform appearance to the repairs that left no trace of the damage.
The feedback from Laing O'Rourke on Plastic Surgeon's work has been extremely promising as the project nears completion and further projects together have already been discussed.


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SIPA News
Faculty Feature
Congresswoman Shalala sends congratulations to FIU Model UN
Posted on June 10, 2019 at 12:01 pm.
Written by Green School of International and Public Affairs
President Mark B. Rosenberg with Congresswoman Donna Shalala during FIU's Congressional Welcome Event in D.C.
U.S. Congresswoman Donna E. Shalala sent a letter to Green School Dean John F. Stack Jr. congratulating him and the FIU Model UN team on their recent #1 ranking in North America.
"Your hard work and dedication to MUN (and of course the hard work and dedication of your students) has rightfully earned your team such an admirable designation," Shalala wrote.
"MUN is a wonderful way to challenge and prepare our future leaders to tackle complex issues in our increasingly connected world," she continued. "I am incredibly grateful for your commitment to engaging in education beyond the traditional classroom."
The ranking – a first in FIU's history – puts the university at the top of a highly competitive Model UN circuit that includes Harvard, Georgetown, University of Chicago and University of Pennsylvania.
FIU has been the top team in Florida and the top of any public university in the United States for more than a decade. This year, the team earned the most individual awards (more than 120) and the most delegation awards (nine) of any team this year.
"No other college MUN team came close,'' was the assessment by the editors at BestDelegate, the organization that rates Model UN teams.
At FIU, Model United Nations is centered around an international relations course supervised by Dean Stack, faculty advisor for the program. It is generously funded by the FIU Student Government Association.
Members of FIU's #1 ranked Model UN team, pictured with Green School Dean John F. Stack Jr. and Program Director Michelle Rosario.
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