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Nicky Romero Taps Into His Hard-Hitting Roots With New Track "Acid Is My DNA."
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Nicky Romero takes it back to the "Generation 303" roots with his newest track of meaningful title "Acid Is My DNA," a hard-hitting bomb that calls for late-night dance floors. True to form, Romero creates a high-energy and dance-worthy sound with a killer combination of driving basslines and intense buildups, which feature laser samples, and deep, rhythmic drops. The veteran producer and Protocol label head's love of acid-influenced music started way back in 2012 with "Generation 303" on Musical Freedom and continued with "Ready 2 Rumble," and more throughout his career. Following his progressive vocal production "Love Me Better," dance/pop single "Okay" with MARF & Wulf and underground-style "Awakening" as Monocule, "Acid Is My DNA" is yet another example of Nicky Romero's stellar ability to successfully experiment with different sounds.
Listen to "Acid Is My DNA" By Nicky Romero here!
After taking the world by storm with early hits such as "Legacy" with Krewella and the #1 single "I Could Be The One" with Avicii, Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer, and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collaborations with Armin van Buuren, David Guetta, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, Timmy Trumpet and Steve Aoki to remixes for the likes of Robin Schulz, Kygo, Rita Ora, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. While showcasing his label's roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to innovate and evolve, and with his annual "Nicky Romero & Friends" ADE showcase and the launch of Monocule alter-ego, he keeps proving his ability to turn into gold everything he touches.
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Hate Crimes Against Muslims Have Tripled Since Attacks In Paris, San Bernardino
"It's off the chart -- and I don't think we've seen the end of it."
CAIR-ALABAMA
KKK fliers were sent out to people in Alabama this month to stop "The Spread Of Islam."
Americans may fear the threat of international terrorism, but Muslims in the U.S. are facing terror at home.
Hate crimes against Muslim Americans have tripled since the attacks in Paris on Nov. 13, and the terror attack in San Bernardino has exacerbated the problem, The New York Times report found.
Working with the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism at California State University, San Bernardino, the Times found that there are, on average, 12.6 suspected hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. per month, based on FBI data.
This month has been anything but average. Hate crimes against Muslims tripled since Nov. 13, with 38 attacks deemed anti-Islamic in nature. Eighteen of those attacks happened after the shooting in San Barnardino on Dec. 2 that left 14 people dead.
"We're seeing so many of these things happening that it's unbelievable," said Ibrahim Hooper, a spokesman for the Council on Islamic-American Relations, said Friday. "It's off the chart -- and I don't think we've seen the end of it."
CAIR also reported a sharp rise in vandalism and destruction at mosques this year, with 29 incidents occurring since Nov. 13. And if we expand those numbers to include general intimidation, bigotry and harassment, the picture is far more bleak. The Huffington Post's Chris Mathias has tallied at least 73 Islamophobic acts in the U.S. since the Paris attacks.
Just this month, we've seen an Ohio 7th-grader threaten to shoot a Muslim boy whom he deemed a "towel head and terrorist," Muslim women shot at in Florida, bricks and firebombs thrown into mosques across the country and Ku Klux Klan-run Quran burnings in Washington, D.C.
Most recently, 40-year-old Daniel Senteno allegedly followed a woman wearing a hijab into a car wash in Chino Hills, California, and pulled a knife on her. The victim said she was targeted because she is Muslim.
"I was born and raised in this country," she told KTLA. "I'm several generations in. This is my country, my people, my town, my state."
The New York Times reports that we haven't yet reached the level of hate crimes in the wake of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, when there were hundreds. But we're getting there.
Also on HuffPost:
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It is important to start with Part One as subsequent lessons refer back to it. Before starting the course download and print out the Companion Worksheet for the particular lesson you are taking. Use the worksheet to take notes for later reference. You can always return to this page to review the video tutorials. Good luck and enjoy giving voice to your ancestors!!
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SEC Advisory: FORSAGE is NOT REGISTERED and OPERATES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY LICENSE to accept Investments from the Public
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FORSAGE is NOT REGISTERED with the Commission and OPERATES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY LICENSE AND/OR AUTHORITY to solicit, accept or take investments/placements from the public nor to issue investment contracts and other forms of securities defined under Section 3 of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC). FORSAGE is also NOT REGISTERED either as a crowdfunding intermediary or a funding portal under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2019 or the Rules and Regulations Governing Crowdfunding.
Based on numerous reports and information gathered by the Commission, the entity operating under the name FORSAGE, headed by LADO OKHOTNIKOV, is found to be engaged in investment-taking activities in the Philippines which is NOT AUTHORIZED by the Commission.
Operators of FORSAGE asserts that its program is designed as a Crowdfunding International Platform or a Smart Contract Crypto Earning Program based on the Ethereum blockchain technology which apparently provides a long-term active and passive income to investors through its crowdfunding referral system that appears to be a secured, scam–free, and inexpensive investment yet assuring a lucrative return with little or no risk.
FORSAGE claims that its program will continue to function even if its website "www.forsage.io" is closed for any reason. It even implied that the Government cannot shut it down because it is decentralized and thus free from any authority.
As posted online, FORSAGE offers Twelve (12) investment slot packages or levels for its Two (2) Commission Payout Systems or Compensation Plans referred as the "X3" and "X4 Partner income" with a minimum investment of 0.05 ETH or at least Six Hundred Pesos (Php 600.00) to a maximum of 51.2 ETH or almost Six Hundred Thousand Pesos (Php 600,000.00) depending on the chosen slot/s. To wit:
Notably, each slot is twice more expensive than the previous one and accordingly promises an income or profit which is twice as high as well. As posted:
FORSAGE states that each investment slot under the X3 and X4 plans all have endless referral cycles. Therefore, the potential income therefrom seems to be boundless.
With regard to X3, each cycle requires Three (3) referrals. The membership fees from first Two (2) referrals shall be automatically paid to the referring member's account while the Third referral's membership fee shall be considered as a "Re-entry fee" to the system which shall then be awarded to the referring member's sponsor or upline account. To show:
Anent the X4, it needs Six (6) referrals to complete the cycle. The membership fees for the first Two (2) referrals shall be automatically awarded to the Sponsor account while the Third until the Fifth referral shall be paid to the referring member's account and the Sixth and final referral for the loop shall again be considered as a "re-entry fee" to the system. To illustrate:
In addition, "Spillovers" or overflows of referrals from either the referring member's sponsor and/or downlines are also permitted in order to assist passive investors to complete their cycles.
Basically, the active income generated from the foregoing compensation plans depends on the number of referrals and/or membership fees gathered while passive income is acquired through spillovers. Hence, the more people that will be referred to FORSAGE's system, the more likely that its members will earn income thereto either actively or passively which ultimately defeats its claim of sustainability because its whole system depends entirely on the new investors that will be lured in.
Based on the foregoing, FORSAGE's so-called smart contract partakes of the nature of securities through an investment contract where their investors need not exert any effort other than to invest or place money in its scheme in order to earn profit.
Briefly, an "investment contract" exists when there is an investment or placement of money in a common enterprise with a reasonable expectation of profits to be derived from the efforts of others which prominent on FORSAGE's scheme.
Therefore, FORSAGE must be duly registered with the Commission and that any person or entity intending to offer and sell its investment contract are required to secure the necessary registration and/or license from the Commission as well.
However, per our record, FORSAGE is NOT REGISTERED with the Commission and OPERATES WITHOUT THE NECESSARY LICENSE AND/OR AUTHORITY to solicit, accept or take investments/placements from the public nor to issue investment contracts and other forms of securities defined under Section 3 of the Securities Regulation Code (SRC). FORSAGE is also NOT REGISTERED either as a crowdfunding intermediary or a funding portal under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 14, Series of 2019 or the Rules and Regulations Governing Crowdfunding.
Likewise, its name DOES NOT APPEAR among the registered banks, exchanges or companies engaged in digital assets with the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) in accordance with the GUIDELINES FOR VIRTUAL CURRENCY EXCHANGES (BSP CIRCULAR NO. 944) which requires all entities engaged in Virtual Currencies in the Philippines to obtain a Certificate of Registration to operate as remittance and transfer company pursuant to the BSP rules and regulations.
Moreover, the said scheme employed by FORSAGE clearly shows indication of a possible Ponzi Scheme where monies from new investors are used in paying "fake profits" to prior investors and is designed mainly to favor its top recruiters and prior risk takers and is detrimental to subsequent members in case of scarcity of new investors.
Hence, the public is advised NOT TO INVEST or STOP INVESTING in any scheme offered by FORSAGE or such other entities engaged in smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and digital asset trading that are not registered with the Commission and the BSP.
The public is again reminded that investing in such an unregulated entity lacks investor protection because it is not covered by prudential and market conduct requirements applicable to licensed and authorized operations.
Accordingly, the Commission warns all unscrupulous individuals and/or entities that strict penalties are imposed for violations of the Securities Regulation Code, the Revised Corporation Code, and such other rules and regulation enforced by the Commission.
Those who act as salesmen, brokers, dealers or agents of such unauthorized entities like the operators of the FB Page FORSAGE PHILIPPINES and FORSAGE SMART CONTRACTS in selling or convincing people to invest in their investment scheme offered including solicitations and recruitment through the internet may likewise be criminally prosecuted and penalized with a maximum fine of Five Million pesos (P5,000,000.00) or a penalty of Twenty-one (21) years of imprisonment or both pursuant to Sections 28 and 73 of the SRC.
In the same manner, those who invite or recruit others to join or invest in such venture or offer investment contracts or securities to the public similar to CHRISTOPHER DOROLIAT and the operators of the FORSAGE PH and THINK WISE CHANNEL, may incur criminally liability, or otherwise be sanctioned or penalized accordingly as held by the Supreme Court in the case of SEC vs. Oudine Santos (G.R. No. 195542, 19 March 2014).
The names of all those involved will also be reported to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) so that the appropriate penalties and/or taxes be assessed correspondingly.
Apart thereof, the Bayanihan to Heal as One Act (Republic Act No. 11469) also punishes those participating in cyber incidents that make use or take advantage of the current crisis situation to prey on the public through scams, phishing, fraudulent emails, or other similar acts during the term of its effectivity.
Again, it must be noted that the above laws are not aimed to hinder or pose significant risk to businesses and cryptocurrency projects but are intended for the protection of both the registered entities and the investing public from any anomalies and/or irregularities which tend to result from any unlawful or unauthorized operations.
Should you have any information regarding any investment solicitation activity by any individual or group of individuals representing FORSAGE, please send your report to the EIPD at [email protected]
Source: SEC Philippines


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There are many challenges in the current real estate market and those who invest in real estate without being properly prepared may suffer negative consequences. If you're interested in starting a rental property business, below are a few real estate investor tips to remember.
This one seems obvious, but it can be more complicated than you think. Investing in an income property isn't like purchasing a house; it can be much more risky. With an income property, you never know exactly how your tenants will treat the property and how much work will need to be completed throughout the year. For that reason, it's extremely important to have personal financial stability and a low-interest loan on the property. To begin with, ensure that you have enough money to handle the ups and downs of a rental property. The first rule of financial stability in the rental business is ensuring you can afford the payments on a house without the rental income. You may not always have renters, and when you don't, the bank still expects you to make payments on the house. You will also need enough money set aside for emergencies. When the pipes burst causing thousands in property damage the insurance won't cover this, so you need to be prepared to foot the bill. At last, remember that when you run a rental property business, you are not running a home; you're running a business. Therefore, it's wise to have an separate account for your income property expenses.
The real estate market is one of the most malleable markets in the country. It can go down at the drop of the hat, and it's difficult to predict when it will go up again, unless you're thoroughly immersed in the market. If you truly understand the real estate market, you know when it's smart to purchase a property and when it's best to wait for a better price. You can also gauge the proper times to raise rent prices. Overall, you'll receive better returns if you can predict the market.
Managing a property isn't easy. If you choose to be the landlord, it's your responsibility to collect rent, keep the books, file taxes, screen tenants, handle maintenance, work out the insurance plans, write the contracts, and more. Many feel that they're up to the challenge and try to handle the work themselves. For others, the task is daunting to say the least. If that sounds like you, you'll probably want to look into hiring a property management company. A property management company can cost anywhere from 5-10 percent of a month's rent, which decreases your return, but can be well worth the investment. There are many benefits of hiring a property manager including local knowledge, low turnover, legal knowledge, marketing expertise, and expertly handled maintenance. It's not the right option for everyone, but many have found the time and money saving benefits to be worth the monthly fee.
Once you've taken care of the basics, it's time to rent out the property. However, it's not wise to use a first come first serve basis with tenants. You need to be sure that they'll pay the rent every month and treat your property respectfully. This requires a certain screening process which will allow you to find great tenants. Furthermore, be prepared for the tenant to screen you as the best tenants are prepared with the right questions which is a sign of their dedication to the property. Getting a handle on the income property business will likely be more challenging than you think, but once you've mastered these basics, you'll be ready for the next important business step – making a profit.


Families flocked to Pontefract Park for a special half-term picnic.
The Picnic in the Park event took place on Friday and featured dozens of attractions and stalls.
It was organised as part of the national Big Lunch initiative, where picnics and lunches are being organised across the country during the first week in June.
Activities on the day included mini-golf, giant Jenga, a bouncy castle and board games.
It also hosted library activities, soft ball, quoits, croquet and petanque.
A number of community organisations took part in the picnic, to speak to visitors and offer advice.
They included representatives from Wakefield District Housing, West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
There were also members of the council's recycling, housing road and cycle safety and health improvement teams present.
And visitors could take advantage of a mobile dog chipping service and speak to representatives from the Friends of Fryston Wood and Castleford Tigers.
The event was organised by the Friends of Pontefract Park, a volunteer group which works to improve the park, in partnership with Wakefield Council.
The Big Lunch initiative was started by the Eden Project organisation to promote friendship.


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Abbott loses all excuses not to help with Ebola
Posted: October 31, 2014 in Political musings
Tags: Abbott government, Australian government, Catherine King, Ebola, health workers, Sierra Leone, Tony Abbott
The Australian government is facing yet more criticism for not sending health workers to Africa to help fight Ebola.
A 25-bed US field hospital that will treat international health workers who contract the virus is due to open soon.
The Australian government now has no excuse not to fund health workers to travel to Africa, said Labor health spokeswoman Catherine King. And she's right.
"It is now up to the Abbott government to act," Ms King told journalists in Canberra on Friday.
Australia has so far refused to send health workers to Africa because it says it could not evacuate and treat them if they got infected with the virus.
It has provided A$8m (£4.4m) to frontline services and A$40m (£22m) to the World Health Organization and has not ruled out increasing that contribution.
'A risky situation'
"We will not be putting Australian health workers in a risky situation in the absence of evacuation plans and an appropriate level of medical care and we cannot currently supply that," Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said last month.
But the Australian Medical Association, the Public Health Association, the Healthcare and Hospitals Association and non-government organisation Medecins sans Frontieres have all called for the Australian government to substantially increase its contribution.
Sierra Leone and Amnesty International have condemned Australia's decision to suspend entry visas for people from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa as "counterproductive" and "discriminatory".
Ms King said there was a split in Cabinet about its response to the crisis, with Immigration Minister Scott Morrison "taking charge" and Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Health Minister Peter Dutton losing control of the debate.
Nearly 5,000 people have died of Ebola so far. More than 13,700 people have been infected in total, the vast majority in the West African countries of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea.
UPDATE NOV 5th It has today been announced that the Abbott Government have caved in and will allow volunteer medical staff to travel to the affected areas in a government-supported effort.
I want to see my feminist brothers and sisters take this cause up. I want to see everyone take it up. This must be stopped. Lest we forget …
Why these mid-terms will be bad for the Democrats


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November 2, 2017 by Mark B Writing	in Random Song of the Day and tagged Random Song of the Day
Today, Demon Hunter (no, really):
I'm kind of playing catch-up after some anxiety stuff (don't ask), so I don't have a lot to say here; this song is, on a base level, fairly narmy (IE you can't help but think it's a bit over-the-top despite feeling as if it's written completely earnestly), but I kind of like narmy songs, as my ownership of Kamelot and early Nine Inch Nails proves. It happened to come on during a random rotation of Youtube tracks, and I honestly enjoy it for what it is; it's not amazing or anything, but it's fun in a "this is clearly meant to be serious but I can't take it as such" sort of way, and I can't ask for a lot more than that.


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2017 Orange Bowl: Previewing, predicting No. 10 Miami Hurricanes vs. No. 6 Wisconsin Badgers
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FORT LAUDERDALE — At a previous coaching stop, Mark Richt was part of a program that accepted a Sugar Bowl bid three times in four seasons. (That was Florida State, which played in that heralded event four times from 1995-2000.) He recalled people, at some point in that stretch, expressing disappointment.
"It's like, 'We've got to go to the Sugar Bowl again,'" Richt said. "And you're just like, 'What are we saying here?' I think sometimes you can not really appreciate things until you lose them."
Richt and his 10th-ranked Hurricanes (10-2) won't speak ill of this year's Orange Bowl, which carries the same New Year's Six pedigree. They won't complain, not after the way they lost the last two games of the season, snapping a lengthy winning streak and slipping from national championship contention. Same goes for the Wisconsin Badgers (12-1), whose undefeated season spun off-track with a loss to Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. Both programs see Saturday (8 p.m., ESPN) as a chance for redemption, a righting of recent wrongs.
"No one likes to lose one game, let alone two in a row," Richt said. "We won 15 in a row and kind of got used to that. Maybe too used to it, I don't know. We just couldn't get it done last couple games. It's not fun. Losing stinks."
They wouldn't be blase about playing in next year's Orange Bowl, either, since it will be one of two College Football Playoff semifinal games. Richt estimated that after graduation and NFL draft declarations, "probably 85 percent" of his team will return. He wants the Hurricanes to use the experience of playing in "an iconic bowl in our country" to build for 2018. He called Wisconsin, looking to win 13 games for the first time in its 126-year history, "a team that's going to challenge us in every way, shape or form, offense, defense, special teams, as coaches."
He hopes they've learned from Dec. 2 in Charlotte, when Clemson smashed Miami and grabbed the ACC crown. That came a week after the 10-point loss in Pittsburgh. That 1-2 combo left the Canes dazed, but Richt believes they're off the mat.
"I think the more experiences we have like that, the more you can have a comfort level with it," he said. "You can describe things all you want, but until you live them out, sometimes you can't learn a lesson until you go through the trial."
They could win a marquee bowl for the first time since beating Florida State 16-14 in the Jan. 2, 2004 Orange Bowl. That 2003 season was the last time UM won 11 games, and its most recent top-10 finish.
They'd rather be in the Sugar Bowl, which hosts No. 1 Clemson and No. 4 Alabama in a playoff semifinal of great intrigue, or the Rose Bowl (No. 2 Oklahoma vs. No. 3 Georgia). But they're home, at Hard Rock Stadium, in Saturday's biggest game.
Short of Monday's semifinals, that is as good as it gets.
"This bowl's a great bowl, but if we don't win it, it won't be my favorite," Richt said. "If we win, it could be one of my favorites."
How the teams stack up, and a prediction:
When Wisconsin passes
Miami defensive coordinator Manny Diaz said this week the Turnover Chain will return for 2018. The Hurricanes hope Alex Hornibrook gives them a few more opportunities to break it out this year.
Hornibrook, a 6-foot-2, 220-pound redshirt sophomore who has started 22 career games for Wisconsin, has a propensity to throw picks. In nine of 10 games against Big Ten opponents this year, he threw at least one interception. In his most recent outing, the Badgers' 27-21 loss to the Buckeyes in the conference championship, he threw two, and completed 19-of-40 passes. It was his arguably his worst performance of the year, on the biggest stage. If he throws 40 times against Miami's defense, Wisconsin may be in trouble.
The Hurricanes, who had 17 interceptions among their 30 takeaways (tied for third in the nation), will need to contend with reliable senior tight end Troy Fumagalli, a second-team All-American, but other than that, the Badgers' receivers won't scare many teams with Hornibrook at the controls. Edge: Miami
When Wisconsin runs
Jonathan Taylor isn't Josh Adams, but Miami hopes to saddle him with a similar fate.
Taylor, 5-11 and 214 pounds, is third in the nation in rushing yards per game (142.08). At 1,847 yards, he is 79 shy of breaking Adrian Peterson's single-season FBS record for a freshman. He went for at least 120 in nine of Wisconsin's 13 games, but Ohio State limited him to 41 on 15 carries in the Big Ten title game.
Like Adams (6-2, 225), the bulldozing Notre Dame running back who came to Hard Rock Stadium on Nov. 11 with Heisman Trophy hopes, Taylor runs with a bruise-'em-and-break-away style. The Hurricanes were able to shut down Adams in that game, bullying the Irish's ballyhooed offensive line. The Badgers, who have four starting linemen who earned first-, second- or third-team Big Ten honors, are built in a similar fashion. UM's front seven is as stout as they come, Taylor is elite, and this should be a four-quarter battle. Edge: Wisconsin
When Miami passes
Wisconsin's game plan should sound familiar: force Malik Rosier to throw.
No ACC quarterback threw more interceptions than the redshirt junior (11, tied with two others) and only one, Boston College's Anthony Brown, had a worse completion percentage (54.8). Rosier's struggles hitting open receivers were a major reason UM lost to Pitt and Clemson; he completed just 29-of-63 passes (46 percent). From Oct. 28 at North Carolina, when he injured his throwing shoulder, to the end of the season, Rosier completed more than 54 percent of his passes in one of six games (Notre Dame), and threw eight of his 11 interceptions.
UM's passing offense was ugly against Clemson, with Ahmmon Richards and Chris Herndon — two of its three leading receivers — out with injuries. It may not be much prettier against Wisconsin, which ranks No. 1 in passer rating against (96.32) and No. 4 in completion percentage against (49.1). Miami's best hope: Rosier is healthy after three weeks without contact, and wideouts like Braxton Berrios and Jeff Thomas make good use of their speed. Edge: Wisconsin
When Miami runs
The Badgers stop the run well: 2.96 yards per carry allowed, third among Power 5 teams. That seems like bad news for Miami, which operated at a 2.81 clip against Pitt and Clemson. Sophomore Travis Homer, who finished fifth in the ACC in that category (5.97), was all but silenced in that stretch (2.52).
Homer, who has 902 yards and seven touchdowns in moving from Mark Walton's backup to full-time starter, has shown enough against quality teams to make one believe he's not done making noise. If Miami's offensive line comes to play, inexperienced starting tight end Michael Irvin II is an effective blocker, and UM finds creative ways to use multipurpose freshman DeeJay Dallas, Homer and Rosier, they'll be able to move the chains. Putting all that together against one of the best run defenses in the nation is a tough ask. Edge: Wisconsin
Wisconsin's special teams are decent at best. Kicker Rafael Gaglianone is 14-of-16 on field goal attempts, with long of 52 yards and misses from 37 and 39. The Badgers are 101st in punting average (39.57 yards) and 51st in punt return average (8.45). Hurricanes kicker Michael Badgley has double the misses (16-of-20), but hit all 14 attempts from under 40 yards. Miami is 31st in opponent punt return average, while Wisconsin is 66th. Flip that on kickoffs: Miami is 107th, Wisconsin is 40th. Miami returned just 13 punts, but ranked sixth in average (15.92) with smart senior Braxton Berrios back there. Wisconsin is 72nd in kickoff return average and Miami is 47th, but both average slightly more than 20 yards. Edge: Even
Excellent head coaching matchup, pitting a pair of ex-quarterbacks leading their alma maters. The Badgers are 33-7 under Chryst, with wins in the Holiday Bowl and Cotton Bowl in his first two years. Richt's resume includes a pair of SEC titles in 15 seasons at Georgia, and has continued to shine at UM — he is 19-6, including a 15-game winning streak that ended Nov. 24. Forget the resumes, though. Deciding the edge here is about how Richt schemes to move the ball without two of his top three receivers, and how defensive coordinator Manny Diaz contends with Taylor. It's about how Chryst keeps Hornibrook from seeing the Turnover Chain, and how defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard coaxes Rosier into mistakes of his own. It's also about how each staff gets its players fired up, and the Canes will have a little help in that regard. Edge: Miami
The numbers, as outlined above, say Wisconsin should win this game. Las Vegas, which books UM as a 6-point underdog, says Wisconsin should win this game. But the Canes are a different team at home, and the crowd at Hard Rock Stadium will have a say in how the 2017 Orange Bowl plays out. There will be plenty of red-clad Bucky backers in the stands, happy to be in the warm weather, but the Canes contingent will make it an orange-and-green evening to remember. Get used to Richt coaching Miami in New Year's Six bowls. Miami 21-17
Malik Rosier isn't ready to give up his job and has fought through shoulder pain to prove it
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Sala Baker is a New Zealand-born stuntman, whose first role as an actor was Sauron in The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King. He also played orcs in The Two Towers and The Return of the King; in the former, he is billed as "Man Flesh Uruk". Baker also appeared in Ringers: Lord of the Fans, as himself.
"It was great. The good guys get the women, I'll get there one day of course, but the bad guys have so much fun. You die but you have so much fun doing it. It's like throwing yourself around and fighting the good guys – and obviously losing to the good guys – but it's a lot more fun. That was my main [reason] for doing it."
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Help us raise funds… Just one Gold Coin a day can help realize the Sto Niño Shrine project.
The Batucans have done outstanding work in the parishes of Auckland and have inspired people in faith and prayer.
We are compiling stories of prayers answered through Sto Nino devotions. Sto Nino have touched each of us and no matter how insignificant and unworthy you think it is, it will leave a lasting reminder to others. May the miracles continue and grow in us every day. Do reveal your story. We need to proclaim them.
This is a house to house weekly visitation of the Pilgrim Statues of Senyor Sto. Niño in designated homes organized by the Hermano and Hermana covering the different areas of Auckland.
VIVA SENOR SANTO NINO!!! PIT SENYOR!!!
WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT THAT CONTRIBUTED TO THE VERY BLESSED, JOYFUL AND SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATIONS FOR THE LOVE OF OUR BELOVED SENOR SANTO NINO.
St Patrick's Cathedral was fully packed each and every night of the 9-days novena-masses resounding with the sound of devotees praising the Holy Child with VIVA SENOR SANTO NINO! PIT SENOR!
We wish to thank His Grace, Bishop Patrick Dunn, for his continued prayer support to our devotions to Senor Santo Nino and his support to the Filipino church communities in general. Although he could not make it to the fiesta celebrations, we believe he was with us in prayer.
Pa Peter Tipene for allowing us to worship at St Patrick's Cathedral for the 9 days novena-masses held Jan 11 – 20, 2019 and to the Parishioners.
Mons Bernard Kiely for his prayerful support. Mons Paul Farmer for accommodating us at St Benedict's Hall for all Sinulog Dance practices.
Fr Sherwin Lapaan who supported us each night of the novena and for being MC to Bishop Pat Dunn at the fiesta celebrations.
Thank you to the Cathedral staff who gave their assistance in many ways.
Fr Gilbert Ramos and the support of the Auckland Catholic Filipino Chaplaincy.
Fr Larry Rustia, Fr Sam Pulanco, Fr Elric Jorquia, Fr Rodney Smythe, Fr Ver Aro.
Fr Ruben Elago MSP, who flew from Sydney to be with us to celebrate the 9th day Novena-mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and the fiesta celebrations at North Shore Events Centre. He is also giving a talk on the Tuesday following the fiesta celebrations at St Benedict's Church on Tuesday Jan 22, 2019 at 7PM.
Chichi Abadingo – Liturgy Coordinator and our social media and website administrator for organising all groups serving each day of the novena-masses, and for her untiring effort in making follow ups to Pilgrim Sponsors & Choir.
Cherry Thelmo-Fernandez – Coordinator for Extra-ordinary Ministers of Communion.
Joy & Boboy Caballero with daughter Isabella for organizing the candles stands each night.
Boboy Caballero – videography of all activities each day of the 9 days novena-masses.
ALL Devotional Groups, Community Groups, Choir Groups, Pilgrim Sponsors, Ministers of the Word (Commentators & Readers), Ministers of Communion, Rosary & Novena leaders, those who brought Offertory gifts, the Altar servers headed by Moses Martinez with the support of Joy Caballero, Collectors (coordinated by St Patrick Cathedral staff).
Sinulog NZ Liturgical dancers together with choreographer Eloise Gantuangco. Diane Edmonds and Christine Repizo who worked so hard to make the costumes.
Myrna Contreras – Sacristan, Tom – Parking Warden, Christo – Cathedral Usher, Anastacia – helping Myrna every night.
For the Fiesta Day, THANK YOU Senor Santo Nino and our Blessed Mother Mary for holding back the rain and giving us such a beautiful day on Sunday.
To the thousands of devotees who came to pay homage to Senor Santo Nino. What a beautiful way of thanking Senor Santo Nino following the 9 days novena-masses from Jan 11 – 19, 2019.
To the priest who graced the celebrations, Fr Larry Rustia who celebrated the solemn mass on behalf of Bishop Pat Dunn and Fr Sherwin Lapaan MC of the Mass.
Fr Ruben Elago MSP, Fr Gilbert Ramos ACFC Chaplain, Fr Sam Pulanco, Fr Elric Jorquia.
To Romil Fernandez, our Fiesta Mass Coordinator assisted by his wife Cherry Fernandez.
To the grand choir, Holy Cross Papatoetoe Choir, to Ministers of the Word and Communion. To the Hermanos & Hermanas, outgoing & incoming, to our fellow Trustees, Area Coordinators, Host families of the blessed statue of Senor Santo Nino throughout the year.
To everyone who joined us in our community outreach activities in 2018, To the Sentinels headed by Merced Belleza, To Jess Inoncillo who did our decorations at the fiesta and our florists Paula Van Doorn, To Grace Jorolan who beautifully decorated the stadium with her Balloons, Dexter Ycong and Alex Andales who managed our sounds & technical systems, the Edwards NZ group. To the cultural production team headed by Ado & Belinda Flores with Alyx Ty, choreographer. To Belinda Flores, Diane Edmonds and Christine Repizo for costume making. To all Cultural dancers, marjorettes, Sinulog NZ drumline headed by Zyron Singson.
To our awesome Cultural Program EMCEEs Jasper Young and Dimple Espenido.
To Arnold Viray, dedicated photographer who covered the 9-days novena-masses & Fiesta celebrations. To Jeff Juit & the Light Per Second Team who covered the fiesta celebrations and made our beautiful video teasers.
To our Sinulog Festival Queen 2019 Winners and the Team of Judges headed by Joy Caballero.
To our Major Sponsors: ADECCO; Foundation North; Lion Foundation; Western Union; Cooperative Bank, Kauri Academy; Kaipatiki Local Board; Philippine Airlines.
To our very generous Patrons & Donors: Dr Tony & Mrs Cora Noblejas, Edith Carpenter and Planet Earth Travel; Min Roche; Dr Oliver and Kookie Samin; Pilar Boyle; Nida Gray – Bond; Reign Hallare – Dignadice; France Martirez; Boboy & Joy Caballero; Grace Jorolan Balloons.
Thank you to all benefactors, patrons, supporters and hundreds of volunteers, to my co-trustees and our Sto Nino Area Coordinators as well as Hermanos & Hermanas who relentlessly promoted the Devotions to our beloved Senor Santo Nino thru the household visitations.
A very special thanks to the Holy Cross Papatoetoe Choir who did a splendid job in the singing at the fiesta mass, to Edwin Mascarinas, the fiesta mass commentator, to Eva Ricacho who organized the readers and Carmen Shaw who assisted in the fiesta mass.
Thank you to Michael Martinez and his team of Security & Parking Volunteers.
Thank you Red Badge Security and the St John Ambulance Officer on site on fiesta day.
Members of Parliament guests who joined us at the fiesta celebrations.
To all Food Vendors for a job well done. To Kevin McAlister & Mitch for facilitating our venue hire at EventFindA Stadium. We commend Mikayla for such great support on the fiesta day and her Team from Saturday and Sunday.
Very, very special thanks to Sto Nino Prayer Warriors who offered time to lift up all prayer requests and intentions.
My sincere apologies if there is anyone or any group that I may have accidentally missed on the list.
It is a blessing to have many people embrace and keep close to their heart the devotions to Senor Santo Nino.
We all have our needs. Let us avail of the continued prayers of our Prayer Warriors by emailing us on santonino@xtra.conz or register it in our website www.santo-nino.org.
We have many things to thank God for. Let us offer these in our monthly novena-masses every 3rd Friday of the month 7pm at St Benedict's church, #1 St Benedict Street, Newton, Auckland. Please join us.
Oh Senor Santo Nino, please look kindly upon us and receive our heartfelt gratitude in all the blessings you have bestowed on us. In Your infinite generosity, please grant us continued graces and blessing in our devotions to you and in all our undertakings throughout the year.
GLORY BE TO THE FATHER, TO THE SON AND TO THE HOLY SPIRIT.


We can put a bow on 2017. Despite U.S. corporate bond yields hovering just above their historical lows from the summer of 20161, a bullish domestic equity market was still able to bring home improved funded ratios for most pension plans in 2017.
December itself was a bit of a downer, where falling bond rates pushed up liabilities more than one would hope. The change in the U.S. Treasury yield curve during 2017 was also notable, as the U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes helped push up short-term rates while demand for long-term bonds pushed yields to the brink of record low levels. Some short-term yields have risen by 50 basis points or more while long-term rates have fallen by 50 basis points or more.
As a reminder, the Pension Indicator tracks the impact on funded status due to external forces (i.e. investment returns and bond yields). Many plan sponsors also contributed additional amount to their pension plans in 2017 either for tax reasons or to save on PBGC premiums. As a result, many pension plans are experiencing their healthiest funded status in a decade. The start of the Great Recession is now 10 years old!
Thanks for a great 2017 and look forward to an even better 2018!


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US retail sales fell 1.1% in November
US retail sales fell 1.1% in November, the first drop in seven months as consumers pulled out during the holiday season.
The drop marked the first month-on-month decline since April, when widespread restrictions were in place early in the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the Commerce Department said Wednesday.
US consumers recently curtailed spending as the pandemic created new business restrictions.
Still, total retail spending in November was $ 546.5 billion, seasonally adjusted, above the pre-pandemic level of $ 527.3 billion in February. The retail sales report covers expenses in stores, car dealerships, restaurants and online.
Economists polled by The Wall Street Journal predicted retail sales were down 0.3% in November from a month earlier.
The weakness spanned a number of key categories, with auto sales down 1.7% on a monthly basis, electronics sales down 3.5% and apparel sales down 6.8% from October. Restaurants and bars were hit hard as many cities and states introduced new pandemic-related restrictions, with receipts dropping 4% in the month.
The US economy continues to recover, but at a slower pace. Staff growth slowed in November, while claims for unemployment benefits increased recently. Total consumer spending, including retail and service consumption, has continued to increase, but more slowly than during the summer. Consumer confidence is mixed, with one survey showing a better outlook for the post-pandemic economy.
US shoppers spent less than last year over a five-day period, including Black Friday and Cyber Monday, as the increased online shopping was offset by fewer people visiting brick-and-mortar stores during the pandemic. People spent an average of just under $ 312 on holiday-related purchases from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, 14% less than in 2019, although similar to 2018, according to a study by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
How will the pandemic affect US retailers? As states across the country struggle to get back to business, WSJ examines the changing retail landscape and how consumers could shop in a post-pandemic world.
Retailers also pushed for an earlier start to the holiday season, both to limit crowds in stores and to ease pressure on supply chains by avoiding presale bottlenecks.
Other data shows that spending has been lagging since the Thanksgiving holiday. The tracker of JPMorgan Chase & Co.'s 30 million credit and debit cardholders registered a 4.1% drop in spending from a year earlier in the week through December 11. Credit and debit card data collected by Affinity Solutions research firm and Opportunity Insights research group showed that total spend for the week ended November 29 was 11.6% lower than January.
How have your shopping habits changed during the pandemic? Join the conversation below.
Retailers with significant online sales, especially those with products for home-based consumers, have fared better than companies that rely on in-person interaction.
Lululemon Athletica Inc.
reported a jump in sales and earnings last week in the most recent quarter, as pandemic weary shoppers picked up their athletic apparel and other comfy apparel, though it offered a less rosy outlook as Covid-19 surged sharply.
Carlo Castronovo, owner of Giusseppe's Pizza & Italian Cuisine in Old Bridge, New Jersey, said the pandemic means "business is lower than ever, but we remain afloat," as home pick-up and delivery "is certainly an issue. savior ". "
Carlo Castronovo, owner of Giusseppe's Pizza & Italian Cuisine in Old Bridge, NJ, said the pickup and home delivery at the edge has helped the business stay afloat.
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"It's difficult, especially because everyone is nervous," said Mr Castronovo. Normally there were catering parties in the restaurant at this time of year, "five trays of this and six trays of that – that's definitely over," he said.
Essential companies have done better. Costco Wholesale Corp.
reported strong quarterly sales on Thursday as household consumers spent more on food, homegoods and fitness products during the pandemic.
More people eating breakfast at home during the pandemic helped push orders for Hidden Springs Maple in Putney, Vt. Have risen. The family-owned maple syrup processor has seen a 34% sales increase across the board since March. 74% and Amazon.com Inc.
orders more than 130%. It closed its store due to the pandemic and used the space for shipping orders.
"It's been quite a crazy ride, who knows if it will continue next year, it depends on how elastic people are with online shopping," said manager Andrew Cooper-Ellis. This year, the company canceled its usual Black Friday promotional event to try and keep up with demand, he said.
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There is a sharp climb to Copley Wood. This walk will take about 3hrs but it's worth the extra!
Leave car park and turn L along West Street. At the Market Square turn left through the churchyard passing to the right of the church with its octagonal tower. The path ends in Cow Square, where there is a trough, which was restored in 1902. Continue ahead along New Street with its attractive old buildings, until just beyond the Old School House descend the track to the left of Cockspurs. Where the track joins a tarmac road continue ahead to T-junction and turn L (SP Street). Proceed along the pavement going over the bridge across the river Cary, with a fine view of the railway viaduct, and when the road swings L, then fork R. After 300m along this busy road, bear L (SP Hurcot) and follow the lane as it goes alongside and then under the railway as it snakes around the side of the Cary valley. 30m beyond the bridge, go straight up the track to left of cottage (SP Copley Wood 1m), This is the start of the Polden Way, which currently runs for 6 miles to Walton. Go through the gate and continue along left-hand boundary. Cross tarmac lane and go ahead with small stream on left hand side, before crossing the stream and following a faint path steeply uphill to the left of a lone tree. At the top of the climb, look behind to admire the view (and regain your breath!) then locate a stile (not the padlocked gate) close to a silver birch tree. Over the stile, turn R and follow the well-marked track to cross another stile and continue alongside a barbed wire fence to reach a wider track. Turn L and descend gently, looking carefully for a way-mark at a left fork to emerge into a clearing. Go straight ahead to cross the clearing and ascend a way-marked track and emerge into a field. Turn L near to a large solar panel array and after 100m turn R near a lookout to follow a track along the field boundary to a white gate at a road. Turn L and follow this busy road with great care for 300m to another white gate on the left (SP Compton Dundon). Go over the gate to follow a concrete track. At the end of the concrete, take the track on the right hand side of the hedge to the edge of the woods. Turn R and walk along the field edge and enter the track in the corner of the field into Great Breech Wood. After 300m, go straight on at a crossing track then after 70m, turn L at way-mark. Take a small track on the left to view a monument to Hungerford Colston who died as a result of a shooting accident. Continue along the main track, keeping a close watch for way-marks and bearing right by the notice-board, (whose notice has long since disappeared!!) then turning L after 20m to descend a steep path with wooden steps. When a broad track is reached, turn R and after 30m cross a stile on L to continue descent and pass through two gates to Redland Farm. At the busy B3151, turn R and after 350m L into Peak Lane. After 100m where lane bears right, go through stile on L along enclosed track to emerge into an orchard, keeping close to the left hand boundary. Cross stile and sleeper bridge, then head slightly L of large oak tree at far side of field, to cross a bridge and stile. Go straight up the hill in front and continue ahead along the ridge with excellent views to right and left. At the end of the ridge, descend bearing R to a stile by large evergreen trees to L of a modern house. Go straight ahead through the garden (yes, it is the path!) to reach a metal gate into the road and turn R, then L just beyond pond. Go along track to L of buildings and through small gate into field. Through another gate and continue ahead close to the left hand boundary to cross another gate. At the next gate, with a view of the railway viaduct, cross and turn immediately R to descend to a line of shrubs to reach a footbridge over the river Cary. Once across the bridge continue straight ahead between fishing lakes and ascend a steep muddy footpath. At the top, go through a kissing gate and across the tarmac road by the beech tree and follow the footpath beside the cemetery to emerge at a main road. Turn L and immediately cross over to the gate and follow the path above the railway line cutting to emerge on West Street adjacent to the car park.


Winston stood at the altar, his three best friends at his side. He could not have choosen just one of his friends to be his best man, and so they all shared equally in the part. They were an inseparable foursome, and together, they watched Winston's bride-to-be walk up the aisle.
But it did not happen like that. Instead, Winston stood there alone. And as he watched Kaila walk up the aisle, he felt both sadness and anger, for the absence of his once-best friends.
The wedding itself was nothing special. That is, while it was an extravagant affair, the part Winston would remember would always be the part lacking. Or rather, parts. The break-up of the Ghostbusters had torn the foursome apart. And Winston felt the same loss he had felt almst twenty years earlier when he returned from Vietnam.
The loss of one's family is the loss of one's self. And the Ghostbusters were Winston's family. At first, he had been the odd one out. He was the only one without a doctorate. He was the newcomer to the crowd. He was the oldest. And he was the only African-American, not that that mattered to him, but a few of customers had made specific note of it.
By the time Kaila reached the altar, Winston was a nervous wreck. He looked deep into her eyes, and the wedding seemingly ground to a halt as the memories hit him.
Winston's bags were packed, and the taxi driver was waiting. He took one last look around the empty firehouse, and descended the stairs. He strode past an empty desk; where once papers were strewn about, only dust collected. He almost said goodbye before realizing he was alone.
Janine had been gone almost a week. Never having returned after she discovered the Lotsabucks file. Ray had left an hour earlier with hardly a word. Peter would not be seen in the same room as Egon, and had stormed out when Egon came across him in the kitchen. Egon himself had left the building for unknown reasons, leaving Winston to wallow in the giant emptiness of the seemingly ancient building.
"It's been real, guys..." whispered Winston as he stepped in the brisk, fall air. He turned, locked the door behind him, and wondered what to do with his key. He finally decided to put it into his wallet, hoping it might come in handy some day.
And with a sigh, Winston Zeddemore took one last, long look at the exterior of Ghostbusters Central, then quickly climbed into the backseat of the taxi.
It was only a 15 minute ride to Kaila's apartment, but to Winston it seemed like an eternity.
"Dearly beloved, we are gathered here...", the priest droned on. Winston wasn't paying much attention. He glanced quickly behind for a look at the guests. Kaila's family was in full attendance, practically every relative and friend she had was present. Winston's side, was practically empty in comparison. Only his immediate family had shown up. The more Winston thought about it, the more angry he got that his so-called friends were too busy to make an appearance at the most important day of his life.
Winston pushed the angry thoughts from his head. No, it was his own fault they hadn't been able to come. The wedding had come into place in a matter of weeks. Winston had proposed prior to the breakup of Ghostbusters Incorporated, but they had not even begun planning the wedding. Being a Ghostbuster kept him far too busy to get married.
Once the company had disbanded, however, Winston had found himself in the total opposite situation. Days passed as he sat around the house, watching television. After about a week and a half he called his father up and practically begged for a job. Not his proudest moment, but his father seemed glad to have Winston back in the construction field. He was talented, no doubt about that.
And then, well, then came the marriage plans. With Winston working "normal" hours, he had all too much time to spend planning the wedding with Kaila. They had sent out the invitations only a few weeks prior to the wedding.
Venkman claimed he was busy setting up his business in Hollywood, but Winston knew better. With the demise of Ghostbusters, Peter had nearly gone bankrupt. He had no savings, having invested everything into the company. The cost of the plane tickets would be too much for Venkman to bear, although he managed to mail a cheap gift basket as a weding gift.
Ray was working at Stanford, and could not abandon his post so soon after getting the job. Being a Ghostbuster had practically destroyed his reputation in the field of engineering, and he was but one slip-up away from losing his position.
As for Egon, well, Egon seemed to have disappeared from the very face of the earth. He hadn't replied to the invitation, nor had he answered any of the numerous phone calls Winston had made.
Winston leaned forward and embraced Kaila, forgetting all his worries. Together, they ran down the aisle and into the limo.
Winston got the surprise of his life when he arrived at the reception. A feisty, redheaded woman sprinted up to him and gave him a big hug.
"Ohhh, sorry we missed the wedding! The flight was late!" cried Janine Melnitz.
"Ooops, must've forgot to mail out the reply in the rush," explained Louis.
"Louis?" Winston was confused. Louis and Janine were back together?
Winston couldn't help but think of Egon, and wondered if janine were just marrying Louis out of spite. But, it certainly wasn't his place to say anything, and he wasn't going to bring it up at his own wedding reception. And so, he acted casual, glad to have Janine there. And Louis was, well Louis, offering everyone he could find his business card and giving them advice on their taxes.
New beginnings indeed, thought Winston.


Christmas can be stressful for pets. The change in routine, visitors, children, loud music and decorations can all worry them.
Planning ahead can help minimise stress for pets and ensure they have a happy home at Christmas, too.
Try to keep food, exercise, bed and toilet break routines the same as consistency can help pets feel more secure.
If you have guests coming over, let your dog or cat meet people at their own pace.
Give them somewhere cosy and quiet to retreat to, away from all the excitement, where they won't be disturbed by anyone. Leave toys there to help them associate the area with positive experiences.
For cats, you can also give some hidey-holes to retreat to in case they feel unsure. Try on top of wardrobes or under furniture - even cardboard boxes can make good hiding places.
Although Christmas is a busy time and there's a lot to do and people to see, be careful about leaving your pet alone for any period which might cause them distress.
If you're spending Christmas day with friends or family and your dog is coming with you, take something which smells familiar, like their bed, to help them feel secure. Take some of their favourite toys and chews to help keep them entertained.
Outdoor animals such as rabbits will need extra bedding in the cold weather. Keep their enclosures clean as wet bedding will freeze on cold nights, which could lead to illness.
Ensure outdoor pets always have fresh clean water to drink and check at least twice a day that it isn't frozen.
Make sure nocturnal animals such as hamsters are kept somewhere they aren't going to be disturbed during the day.
Keep visitor's animals away from small furries as they could frighten them!
Small animals are very sensitive to high frequency sounds which we can't hear so keep them away from televisions and stereos. Consider gently and carefully moving cages into quieter parts of the house if you're having a party.
Don't put tinsel around cages and keep fairy lights and electrical cables out of reach to prevent them nibbling objects that could cause medical issues.
Keep a number of an emergency vet on hand in case of accidents or if your pet eats something they shouldn't.
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"But when the fullness of the time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, so that He may redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons." (Gal 4:4) It had been the day that God had appointed. It was the day that God had sent His Son into the world. Christ was the greatest gift ever given.
From the beginning, Christ was the word. All things were created for Him and through Him. There was never a time He did not exist. His entrance into this world, amazing as it was, was not a surprise. It was not a contingency plan. It was not plan B.
The Word became flesh. On this day, our God became known to us. "You cannot see my face, for no man can see Me and live." (Ex 33:20) While no one could embrace the sight of the Almighty God, He indeed did reveal Himself to us. He revealed Himself in Christ. He became flesh of this world that He might make himself known.
For the time had come for Him to reconcile the world to Himself. Have you often wondered why God stopped Abraham from sacrificing his son? Was it merely a test of faith? God peered into his heart and had seen that it was good. Let us put it another way; God said, Stop! I will make the sacrifice; and at the appointed hour to come, our Holy God did make the sacrifice.
The One, True God came to sacrifice part of Himself. Since we could not survive the personal presence of God in all His Glory, In Christ, He came into the world as flesh and blood. He came in a way that He could reveal Himself without destroying us. Moses was unable to see the Glory of God and live beyond it. Jacob survived, yet not without consequences. After wrestling with God, he was left crippled.
For our sins to come, God gave us a punishment that our very lives could not survive. However, there was no way to be reconciled to Him, without the punishment being paid. We owed it to Him. In Adam, we are the ones that sinned from the beginning.
But God, from His outpouring love, created us. He loved us and loves us beyond measure. God would not destroy His creation; His image in us. And so when the fullness of time came, God appeared to us in Christ Jesus. He revealed His Holiness and His love for us through Christ. Born unto a woman, God gave us the greatest gift ever; the gift of His presence in Christ.
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Namrata Sundaresan is an Indian social entrepreneur, chef and cheesemaker. She won the 2017 Nari Shakti Puraskar with Anuradha Krishnamoorthy.

Career
Namrata Sundaresan was born an Odia and moved to Chennai in Tamil Nadu after getting married. She built her career through founding an international consulting agency. Sundaresan learnt how to make cheese in Coonoor and then discussed with her friend Anuradha Krishnamoorthy becoming cheesemakers and employing disabled women. They set up the artisanal cheese producers Käse and their social entrepreneurship led to winning the Nari Shakti Puraskar for 2017. The awards were made to on International Women's Day in 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Women and Child Development by the President of India. The award is the highest award for women in India.

Sundaresan is a self-taught chef. She began cooking Peruvian food in 2017 for a supper club organised by Arundhati Balachandran and Suneethi Raj of LocalXO. She visited the Gourmet Bazaar in Coimbatore with her cheeses in 2019. By 2020, she had cooked 25 dinners and the group planned a new series with Sundaresan making dishes from her favourite cookbooks.

References

People from Odisha
Cheesemakers
Indian chefs
Nari Shakti Puraskar winners
Year of birth missing (living people)
Living people


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Виктор Александрович Вóхминцев (род. 26 апреля 1951, с. Куяновский стройучасток, Тегульдетский район, Томская область, РСФСР, СССР) — советский и российский деятель органов внутренних дел и миграционной службы. Заместитель директора Федеральной миграционной службы Российской Федерации с октября 2004 по 28 января 2009. Генерал-майор милиции. Кандидат технических наук (2005).

Биография
Родился 26 апреля 1951 в селе Куяновский стройучасток (ныне деревня Куяновская Гарь) Тегульдетского района Томской области.

В 1979 окончил Всесоюзный заочный институт пищевой промышленности, в 1992 — Московский юридический институт по специальности «правоведение», в 2005 — 1-й факультет Академии Управления МВД России по специальности «государственное и муниципальное управление» (квалификация — менеджер). В 2005 в Воронежском государственном техническом университете защитил диссертацию по теме «Повышение эффективности противодействия утечке информации в деятельности органов внутренних дел на основе оптимизации разнородных информационных процессов» на соискание учёной степени кандидата технических наук.

После окончания средней школы учился в ПТУ, с 1970 по 1972 проходил срочную службу в рядах Советской армии старшим оператором военного приёмника войсковой части. Во время службы вступил в КПСС. После демобилизации с 1975 по 1979 работал токарем на московском заводе «Знамя Революции».

С 1979 — на службе в органах внутренних дел: милиционер 92 отделения милиции УВД Бауманского райисполкома, инспектор, с 1983 по 1986 — заместитель начальника ОБХСС Бауманского района РУВД Москвы, с 1986 по 1991 — начальником ОБХСС 4-го РУВД.

В 1996 назначен начальником Отдела вневедомственной охраны. С марта по июль 2000 — начальник межрайонного отдела вневедомственной охраны Центрального административного округа при ГУВД Москвы.

С июля 2000 по апрель 2003 — заместитель начальника Милиции общественной безопасности, начальник Управления вневедомственной охраны при ГУВД Москвы.

С апреля 2003 по октябрь 2004 — инспектор по особым поручениям Главного управления вневедомственной охраны МВД России.

С октября 2004 по 28 января 2009 — заместитель директора Федеральной миграционной службы Российской Федерации. Уволен из органов внутренних дел по достижении предельного возраста с правом ношения форменной одежды.

После отставки с ноября 2009 по июль 2010 — советник Управления делами (Департамента) Министерства иностранных дел России. С сентября 2010 по 10 ноября 2011 — вице-президент по безопасности АКБ «Славия». С августа 2012 — советник генерального директор ФГУП «Охрана» МВД России.

Семья
Женат, имеет двух дочерей

Награды
 Государственные
 Медаль ордена «За заслуги перед Отечеством» II степени
 Медаль Жукова

 Ведомственные
 Медаль «200 лет МВД России»
 Медаль «За усердие» (ФМС России)
 Медаль «За добросовестную службу» (ФМС России)
 Медаль «За отличие в ликвидации последствий чрезвычайной ситуации» (МЧС России)
 Нагрудный знак «Заслуженный работник МВД» (1991)
 Именное оружие — пистолет Макарова

 Иные
 Медаль «300 лет Российскому флоту»
 Медаль «В память 850-летия Москвы»
 Медаль «В память 1000-летия Казани»
 Медаль «За безупречную службу» I, II, III степеней
 Медаль «Во славу Осетии»

Ссылки

 ФМС в лицах: заместитель директора ФМС России Вохминцев Виктор Александрович
 В центре внимания службы — человек

Генерал-майоры милиции (Российская Федерация)