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Enduring Mystery Surrounds a Hong Kong Tower Block
Philip Bowring
Hong Kong may have an iconic skyline and a spectacular if rapidly diminishing harbor. But it has torn down enough of its distinguished old buildings to make IM Pei's externally dramatic Bank of China and Norman Foster's internally dramatic Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank now its iconic buildings.
But here is another iconic building, one which sums up so much of the darker side of Hong Kong -- of greed, opaque government, flexible planning rules, mystery billionaires, uncounted (and unaccountable?) wealth, family feuds and more than just a hint of some very dark deeds.
That is the unnamed building occupying Rural Building Lot 1132, otherwise known as 129 Repulse Bay Road.. It sits on the green, scenic and up-market south side of Hong Kong island and with a glorious view of the self-same bay and beach yet just 20 minutes from the central business district.
It is indeed a dramatic construction, its 24 floors (28 minus 4, 13, 14, 24 excluded to satisfy the superstitious)curving outward at the top on the form of a lily, an unusual design intended to maximize not just its views but the restrictions on the developable site area.. At night it is lit with twinkling lights that make it the most conspicuous building outside Hong Kong's urban area. Masterpiece or misplaced airport control tower, love it or hate it, you cannot miss it.
But nothing else is clear about this building – not even who designed it. When first announced, it was ballyhooed as the work of the world-renowned Norman Foster, architect of Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok airport as well as of the HSBC building. This attribution has continued to be spread informally, apparently at the instigation of the developer, and appeared as recently as 2004 in a publication of the HK Institute of Surveyors, a professional body which should know such things.
But Foster himself appears to make no such claims. It is not mentioned on his firm's website nor was it included in the exhibition of his work at the British Museum. In official Hong Kong documents the buildings is ascribed to Arthur C.S. Kwok and Associates.
But that is a minor mystery compared with other aspects of this remarkable development.
The site first came to public attention in August 1997 when, then occupied by a block of 80 apartments which had housed British military officers, it was sold at auction for an incredible HK$5.55 billion (US$711 million). This was not only easily a record for a Hong Kong residential site given an accommodation value of some HK$16,000 per square foot or roughly double that then prevailing in this district. The price was all the more remarkable given that it was achieved after the handover and after Asian stock and property markets had begun to crumble following the Thai crisis in June 1997. The buyer was Chinachem, a large but private property developer which has always been something of a mystery.
Site formation and construction took four and half years and another HK$2.5 billion so that by the time it was granted an occupation permit in March 2003 it had cost some HK$8 billion, excluding interest and opportunity cost which would add another HK$1 billion or so. Yet now, in November 2006, almost four years and another HK$1 billion of opportunity cost later the building remains un-let and un-sold.
According to some reports, Chinachem at first tried to sell the 184 apartments for a then-staggering HK$30,000 per square foot – a sum which might have given the group a reasonable profit, but one which would still be below the norm for Hong Kong's developers, given the astronomical costs.
But whatever Chinachem actually did or wanted to do then soon changed. In 2004 it quietly applied to the government to convert the building into a hotel. This seemed at best a curious decision given that demand for such a large and necessarily very deluxe hotel outside of Central was dubious. And the cost of converting the building might easily add another $500 million to direct costs and several more years delay.
The application should anyway have been immediately ruled out by the government. Under the Outline Zoning Plan which is supposed to regulate land use, the site was in area designated exclusively for residential development.
But Hong Kong's Planning and Lands departments, which come under the Housing, Planning and Lands Bureau, are very much a law unto themselves as far as the public is concerned, a situation which gives rise to many rumors of sleaze when decisions are made in favor of developers which are considered contrary to announced general principles. Hong Kong has a much vaunted Independent Commission Against Corruption, but it has generally been far more effective in tackling small-scale payoffs to policeman and mid-rank civil servants than investigating issues involving really big money.
Officially, the public still knows nothing about Chinachem's hotel application. This is another "secret" supposedly to protect the confidentiality of private business but clearly used to enable civil servants to do secret deals which cannot be underdone because the public knows about them too late.
Unofficially however, Asia Sentinel has learned from concerned civil servants that the application for change of use to a hotel was approved and Chinachem would be free to go ahead but for the fact that the government is insisting on the payment of a premium for conversion from residential to commercial use. The size of the requested premium is yet another secret, though it ought to be a matter of public knowledge given that it is an item of revenue and of concern to other developers. In any event, Chinachem is disputing it.
Meanwhile the building sits empty, a testament to the wealth of the Chinachem group and its owners. There is a mortgage on it, to Hang Seng bank. Originally a HK$1.6 billion facility, as of March 2005 only HK$868 million was outstanding, a modest amount relative to a total cost to Chinachem which must now be around HK$10 billion.
But perhaps the biggest mystery of all is how the fate of this building relates to the extraordinary story of the multi-year battle for control of Chinachem itself, and a feud which is not entirely concluded.
Chinachem had been controlled by one Teddy Wang, a Shanghainese whose rise to vast, property-based wealth was always shrouded in a degree of mystery. In 1983 he was kidnapped and his wife Nina Wang Kung Yu-sum paid a HK$80 million ransom for his release. In 1990 he was kidnapped again. This time he disappeared and Nina took over the company. No body was ever found but in 1999 Teddy was declared dead, opening the way for a battle of the wills between Nina and her aged father in law Wang Din-shin, now 94.
The elder Wang produced a 1968 will giving all Teddy's estate to him. She produced a 1990 one, dated a month before his disappearance, giving it all to her. After a 192-day court battle in 2002, during which Din-shin accused Nina of adultery, the 1990 will was deemed a forgery and the father was awarded Teddy's estate of around US$130 million. She was later charged with forgery. However, in 2005 the Court of Final Appeal reversed the 2002 judgment, declared the 1990 will valid and awarded all the estate to Nina and most of the costs of the long case. The forgery charge was then dropped.
That might have seemed the end of an unseemly battle. But not a bit of it. A case was then brought by Nina to uncover who had loaned Din-shin the money to pursue the probate case against Nina. Whoever did may face a demand for payment of the estimated HK$560 million in costs awarded against Din-shin. The court has ordered the nonagenarian to reveal all. He promises to go to jail rather than reveal his sources.
Whatever the result of these proceedings they indicate a degree of hostility that may reflect issues and persons beyond simply those of Nina and her estranged father-in-law. Who would have benefited had Din-shin been successful? Do clues to Teddy's disappearance lie somewhere in all this mess?
Do the court battles also partly explain the fate of the building? Nina was in control of Chinachem at the start of the project but the octogenarian Din-shin would have nominally been in charge between mid-2004 and September 2005. But maybe all along decision relating to this building were in the hands of the group's low-profile managers.
But even Nina Wang, now again dubbed Asia's richest woman, must care about a HK$10 billion investment. After all, Teddy's estate was only valued at around HK$1 billion and even if that has now grown fourfold it is still a small part of the total value of the Repulse Bay project, plus the score of other buildings Chinachem owns around Hong Kong.
So who owns the rest? The banks? Or interests which prefer to remain nameless?
The diminutive Nina, who usually dresses to look less than half her 69 years, gets plenty of attention in Hong Kong's celebrity-obsessed media. But rather curiously there is a notable lack of coverage of what may really lie behind the battle for Chinachem – although often-contradictory rumors are plentiful. Maybe the journalists are too young to remember the roots of the wealth and the feud. Or maybe they sense that given the history of the Wangs discretion is the better part of valor.


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Veterans Charity Connects Warriors and Families with a Taste of Subtropical Paradise
Wounded Warrior Project fruit and spice park
HOMESTEAD, Fla., June 29, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) invited injured veterans and their families to sample nature's finest at historic Fruit and Spice Park, which boasts more than 500 varieties of exotic fruits, herbs, spices, and nuts from around the world.
"I'm always looking for new things to learn and opportunities to spend time with veterans," said Army veteran Edwin Asencio. "Our guide was very knowledgeable about the park and of the foods we sampled."
"It was a nice opportunity to meet other veterans and their families in a relaxed setting," said Army and Army Reserve veteran Eliot Winokur. "My wife, Irene, and I lived in Puerto Rico for 16 winters and love tropical fruit. Sampling the fruit on the tour brought back great memories."
Warriors and guests tasted several of the in-season fruits directly off the tree and enjoyed an in-house tasting. The Pakistan mulberry, which tastes like a blend of raspberry and blackberry, was one of the unique berries the group sampled.
Activities like park tours and socializing with other veterans can help injured warriors cope with stress and emotional concerns. In a WWP survey (https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/survey) of the injured warriors it serves, more than half of survey respondents (51.6 percent) expressed they talk with fellow veterans to address their mental health issues.
"Wounded Warrior Project's awesome programs bring veterans together and out of their depression and homes," Edwin said.
"I joined Wounded Warrior Project two years ago when I realized I was eligible," Eliot said. "I have some medical conditions based on breathing in the contaminated air at Ground Zero right after 9/11. I'm probably one of their oldest warriors — I'll be 74 next month. I'm a retired social work officer, and I enjoy meeting other warriors and providing a senior perspective, if asked."
WWP has been connecting, serving, and empowering wounded warriors for 15 years. To learn more, visit http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org.
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers – helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more: http://newsroom.woundedwarriorproject.org/about-us.
For further information: Rob Louis - Public Relations, rlouis@woundedwarriorproject.org, 904.627.0432
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News and analysis on politics, human rights and civil society in Latin America by Geoffrey Ramsey
Colombia's Santos Talks Drugs at Davos
Remarks by Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on drug policy reform at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland yesterday have generated a flurry of media attention. But while Santos spoke about a potential turning point in drug policy on the international stage, his administration is also facing a unique political opening for drug reform in the ongoing peace talks with FARC rebels.
Santos spoke at a panel on drug decriminalization featuring Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos, former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan and Texas Governor Rick Perry. While the first two have openly called for ending the criminalization of drugs before, Perry raised eyebrows by touting his promotion of drug courts in the state as a path towards decriminalization. A spokeswoman for the governor confirmed this to the San Antonio Express-News, though she stressed that Perry was opposed to outright legalization.
As El Tiempo reports, Santos framed his support for alternative drug policies not only as a security strategy, but also as a human rights issue. "How I can tell a campesino from the mountains of Colombia who grows one hectare of marijuana that he could go to jail for that, when in Colorado or Washington state it is legal to smoke it?," he asked attendees. According to the president, this "contradiction" illustrates the need for a global debate on drugs, though he did not specify any particular policy remedy. El Espectador notes that Santos also repeated past calls to approach drug reform through international consensus, not unilaterally.
CNBC and El Colombiano report that Santos was hopeful that progress on the issue could be made at a number of upcoming forums, including the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Vienna in March and the planned 2016 UN General Assembly Special Session on Drugs.
An abundance of drug policy reform hype paired with a lack of substance seems to have become a recurring theme at the annual forum in Davos. Last year, for instance, Guatemalan President Otto Perez Molina made waves by announcing that he would host a summit for world leaders and policy organizations on alternative drug control proposals in Tikal, but the event never happened.
Meanwhile, Santos did not mention the ongoing peace talks with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) in Havana, which are currently centered on the issue of drug trafficking. On Thursday, the rebels closed the latest round of negotiations by presenting another plan to radically alter Colombia's drug policy. Like previous proposals by the guerrilla group, this statement calls for the state to recognize health and medicinal uses of coca, marijuana and poppy plants, as well as to regulate their cultivation.
Also this week, Uruguayan President Jose Mujica, whose government passed a historic marijuana regulation law in December, offered to meet with FARC and President Santos at the CELAC summit in Havana next week. As a former guerrilla turned politician himself, the Uruguayan president seems well qualified to mediate between the two parties, especially on the issue of drug policy reform.
According to Caracol Noticias, Santos said Mujica had so far made no official request to meet with him, though he said it would be possible to talk on the sidelines of the CELAC conference.
Bogota Mayor Gustavo Petro has bought himself a few more weeks in office, at least. Yesterday the Administrative Tribunal for Cundinamarca province suspended his removal order, finding that it violated the mayor's political rights, El Espectador reports. The AFP notes that Petro's defense lawyer said the Colombian Inspector General's Office is expected to appeal the decision to a higher court, however.
A new poll by Chilean research center CERC shows widespread support for President-elect Michelle Bachelet's main policy proposals. According to the poll, 80 percent of those surveyed agreed with education reform, 63 percent backed tax reform and 71 percent supported an overhaul of the Chilean constitution. Bachelet, who takes office on March 11, was initially rumored to unveil her cabinet picks yesterday, but the announcement has been postponed to later today. La Tercera has some speculation over her potential choices; according to the paper, OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza is rumored to be a top contender for Interior Minister.
BBC Mundo looks at the symbolism of the big Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) summit in Havana next week, noting that it demonstrates Cuba's success in overcoming regional isolation.
The Brookings Institution's Foreign Policy Program has released a collection of policy recommendations for U.S. President Barack Obama going into 2014, "Big Bets & Black Swans: A Presidential Briefing Book." The report contains only two memos pertaining to Latin America, one pertaining to Cuba and the other to Venezuela. The first, by Ted Piccone, urges the president to "double down" on engagement with Cuba and expand trade, travel and communications with the country. The second, by Harold Trinkunas, warns that economic instability in Venezuela could lead to popular violence and ultimately threaten U.S. oil interests. Trinkunas thus recommends that Obama "begin a conversation" with Brazil (whose interests are also at jeopardy) to encourage Venezuela to shift its economic and political policies.
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights has released a statement expressing concern over a new law in Peru which guarantees that police officers and soldiers who use their firearms to kill or wound civilians "in compliance with their duty" cannot be prosecuted. The law has generated controversy in the country, with civil society organizations claiming that its potential to further impunity for police abuses amounts to a "license to kill."
The New York Times reports on a rare instance of seemingly spontaneous demonstration in Cuba, sparked by a crackdown on vendors selling unlicensed goods at a market in the southeast city of Holguin. In response, dozens of newly self-employed workers reportedly marched to local government offices and demanded the right to work without interference from authorities. A video posted to YouTube lends weight to the reports, although the NYT suggests that the fact that it was posted by a militantly anti-Castro group may cast doubt on the claim that the incident was not organized by dissidents.
With only days left before their current term ends, legislators in Honduras' outgoing Congress passed a law breaking up the state-controlled electricity company ENEE on Monday. Reuters and El Heraldo report that the move will divide ENEE into three parts in an effort to pursue investment in the electricity sector and bring down costs. RNS of Honduras Culture and Politics has a less positive take, criticizing the law as an abuse of the dominant National Party's majority before the opposition takes a greater share of seats.
As the governments of Chile and Peru ready themselves for a Hague ruling on a decades-long ruling over a maritime border dispute, Reuters reports that both countries have promised to abide by the decision.
The latest issue of Jacobin magazine features an interesting overview of Bolivia's political economy under the Morales administration, which looks at the clash between the Bolivian president's anti-neoliberal rhetoric and his economic policies. While Morales' economic strategies have earned his government some surprising praise from the IMF and World Bank, they have cost him and his party significant support among left-wing intelligentsia.
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Yosemite Park Weather in April
In April the spring weather arrives in Yosemite National Park. Temperatures now reach highs of 64°F and the snow has melted down to an average of 5.1 inches. The sun shines for 10 hours on average each day although, at times, the temperature can get down to as crisp as 43°F. There are 6 days of rain or snowfall on average and the average water temperature of the lakes is a chilly 32°F. The Glacier Point Road as well as the Tioga often remain closed until end of May.
Slowly but surely, many of the roads that have been closed during the winter reopen. And with the melting snow, the waters also start to collect and embolden the beautiful waterfalls around. On warm days in April, you will be able to enjoy beautiful hikes in the stunning surroundings. Foodies should also check out the Taste of Yosemite.
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Best Time to Visit Yosemite Park
Yosemite National Park has something fantastic to offer throughout the year. A great time to visit might be between May and July when the rivers and lakes are filled to the top with meltwater and the waterfalls are most impressive. For walking and hiking the months between May and October are ideal as the vegetation will show its most stunning side.
In summer you might even want to go for a swim although the water in the rivers and lakes always stays relatively cold with highs hardly ever reaching 70°F. Spring and fall are particularly pleasant, never getting too hot or too busy. Winter in Yosemite National Park is great for anyone into winter sports - don't forget the snow chains if driving!
Things to know about Yosemite Park
Yosemite National Park is one of the most popular national parks in the United States with around 4 million visitors each year. In July and August it can get very busy and weekends during that time especially get quite crowded with additional 'local' visitors from San Francisco and Los Angeles. But most of the visitors head to the area around Yosemite Valley as it's easy to reach by car. You might find more peace during that time if you explore other areas of Yosemite.
A little bit about the park's history: the US Senate protected the area of 1500 square miles back in 1890. In 1906 the National Park was extended to include Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove.
The Park has 4 entrances: 1 northwest, 1 west, 1 south and 1 from the east via the Tioga-Pass which is only open in summer. Whichever entrance you choose, you will have to pay different entrance fees depending on whether you are coming by car, motorcycle or by foot.
Besides some incredible nature, including North America's tallest waterfalls, the park offers some remarkable flora and fauna. You will be able to see 37 different kinds of trees including mammut trees. Yosemite National Park is also the place to see never before seen herbs and wildflowers on the many beautiful fields. Some animals like grizzly bears and wolves have sadly been made extinct from the area but you can still see black bears, pumas, ground squirrels and many more…
Do stay alert given that there are some bears and pumas around! Bears aren't actually that dangerous for humans. But when they are looking for food they can destroy whole tents and damage cars badly. That's why in the national park you can only store food in special boxes. This is particularly important when camping! Encounters with pumas, aka mountain lions, on the other hand will be rare but you must follow certain rules to be safe. You should stop and slowly retreat or, in case of necessity, scream and shout but never run!
Here is a summary of the must sees of Yosemite National Park:
The granite rock of 'El Capitan' is a paradise and a must see- especially for daredevil rock climbers. It's 3,593 feet tall and the biggest single piece of granite stone on the planet! There are great classes on offer for rock climbing newbies- check out one here.
Merced River Rafting is a great option for some less rough and slower rafting. And as you are floating along the river you'll have some amazing views of Yosemite's granite walls. Boats can be rented at the Half Dome Village and a shuttle will bring you back once you've finished your floating.
The Tuolumne Meadows offer something for everyone - from very easy trails along the river to harder paths up to the mountain summits or high up alpine lakes. Book a day excursion or stay overnight at the campsite. Note that it's only open during summer!
A must see for absolutely everyone visiting Yosemite National Park is of course the Yosemite Falls. With 2,425 feet the upper, middle and lower falls add up to the highest waterfalls in North America. Whereas you can easily access the lower falls, it's a bit more complicated to get to the upper ones. A huge amount of meltwater flows from April to June- you'd better wear some rain gear as water splashes everywhere!
The Half Dome is an incredible formation of granite stone and is famous for its very distinct shape. You will have a great view of it from the Mirror Lake or the Washburn Point overlook. If you want to admire it from closeby it's a difficult hike that also needs a permit.
The Wawona Tunnel View is the most famous motif of Yosemite National Park showing the valley with the granite walls climbing up either side. You can compare your photography skills with those of Ansel Adams, who took the original and iconic photograph.
The Majestic Yosemite Hotel (formerly known as Ahwahnee Hotel) is the iconic and classic hotel of Yosemite National Park. It opened already in 1927 and since then has been host to many royals and stars! Even if you don't get a room or don't want to spend the extra penny you should really see its Dining Hall. It's an enormous hall with timbered walls up to its 34 foot high ceilings. Richly decorated with iron chandeliers and heavy draperies around the huge windows, it gives you a sense of splendour in the middle of the beautiful surrounding nature. They also have very special Christmas Dinners!
From Glacier Point you will get the most memorable view of the Yosemite Valley and High Sierra crest. The best times to visit are sunrise and sunset as the Half Dome and the other granite stones turn pink!
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Day 2. We transfer to Shamsy gorge. Visiting Burana Tower, the minaret of 11th century. Lunch break is on the way. Trekking up gorge. Night and dinner is arranged in tents.
Day 3. Breakfast is at 7 o'clock. Trekking through the Tuuk Pass. Lunch is organized on the way.. Night and dinner is organized in tents.
Day 4. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking from Tuuk Pass 3700 m. to the Pass пїЅ Bezymianny. Trekking up Pass. Walking down to Kel-Tor Lake. Lunch is organized on the way.Night and dinner is organized in tents.
Day 5. Rest day. Trekking up Valley to the Glaciers. Night in tents.
Day 6. The day starts with a strengthening breakfast. Trekking up Polosaty Pass 3560 m. Trekking down to Kegety River to the hut.
Day 7. After a good breakfast we start our trekking down to Atjaloo Valley, over the Pass, down to the first spring. Lunch break is on the way. Night and dinner is arranged in tents.
Day 8. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking through Tuuk and then to Kok - Mainok River. Meeting with a car. Night and dinner is organized in tents.
Day 9. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking down Kok - Mainok River to the Valley that leads to the next Pass. Night and dinner is organized in tents.
Day 10. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking over Chon-Partak Pass, trekking down Issyk - Ata Valley. Lunch break is on the way.
Day 11. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking over Issyk-Ata Valley to Badwey Peak. Trekking down Baty River to the Glaciers. Lunch is organized on the way.
Day 12. Trekking up Issyk - Ata River to Ashu -Tor Glacier. Lunch is on the way. Night and dinner is prepared in tents.
Day 13. Trekking over Issyk - Ata Pass 3964 m. to Alamedin Pass 4023 m.
Lunch is organized on the way. Dinner. Camping.
Day 14. Breakfast is at 7 o'clock. Trekking down to Altyn - Tor River. After lunch trekking up Altyn - Tor River to the Glaciers. Night and dinner is arranged in tents.
Day 15. After a strengthening breakfast we start our trekking through Salyk Valley. After lunch trekking to Salyk Valley. Night and dinner is organized in tents.
Day 16. After a good in the pool of Natural Mineral, Hot Springs. Chalet accommodation.
Day 17. Transfer to Bishkek city. Dinner is served at 7 o'clock. You will spend the night in hotel.
Day 18. You are picked up by your guide back to Manas International Airport at pick up time arranged according to your departure details.
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It is of vital importance to have a good travel agency in Kyrgyzstan. A good travel agency in Kyrgyzstan can organize a perfect tour for you for the reasonable price. There are many travel companies in Kyrgyzstan and all of them can really help you. Not all of these travel agencies can organize you a cultural tour, a horse riding tour or a trekking tour. It is better to find a travel companies that is famous among travelers. A good travel agency can make travel in Kyrgyzstan the most enjoyable and unforgettable. Travel companies in Kyrgyzstan have standard tours for travelers. Some of travel companies can organize a special trip according to your request. You will have to just apply for the tour operator and they will organize a tour according to your wishes. You can request for a travel company which places you want to visit in Kyrgyzstan and that's all. You will get a prompt answer from the travel company. Should your whims change the companies will make sure that your tour will be arranged just the way you want it to be. Our travel companies are very flexible for tourists. Kyrgyz travel companies propose good prices for their tourists. And you can completely rely on our travel companies. Kyrgyzstan is well-liked for its stunning nature and hospitable people. It is also possible to live with local families in Kyrgyzstan. You just should tell about it to your travel company.


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A leading criterion is the success of the candidates. We support young people not just because they are harmed by fate but because they have outstanding achievements, excellent success and are purposeful, motivated and active. In addition, our scholars receive support for a career start and an opportunity to get acquainted with leading employers.
Scholarships "Go On" are a joint initiative of BCause and the National Foster Care Association. Our goal is to support and encourage students in foster families to continue their successful performance at school. During the school year students receive a monthly scholarship of 50.00 leva.
Scholarships are awarded to students attending regular school, accommodated in foster families, studying from 7th to 11th grade, with minimal grade Very good (5) and maximum of 10 unexcused absences for the previous school year. The application is through the National Foster Care Association.
The amount of the scholarship is BGN 3,000 and can be used to buy equipment, participate in forums and competitions, and support training. The scholarship was founded in memory of the intellect and talent of Luka Bekyarov (1978 - 2013) and is given by his family.
It is paid by the BCause Foundation and the Eurofootball Company to students from 1 to 3 year in the University, including at the Technical University of Sofia, specialty "Computer Systems and Management". The scholarship is worth BGN 2,500.
The BCause Foundation's "Medical Treatment and Rehabilitation of Children" Fund supports families with children up to 18 years of age with chronic diseases and diseases of the central nervous system, endocrine, genetic, mental and other diseases.
Funds are provided to cover the costs of treatment and rehabilitation of children up to 18 years of age - medicines, medical supplies and articles, aids (glasses, hearing aids), medical activities and therapies in Bulgaria for which no funds are disbursed by NHIF or Center for the Treatment of Children at the MH.
Supporting disadvantaged young people for employment.
The fund supports institutionalized young people, orphans and half- orphans, and young people who can not rely on help in their families. It finances activities and initiatives aimed at acquiring skills for independent lifestyles, supporting personal expression, interests, continuing education.
The Fund distributes the funds on a competitive basis. Only for non-profit organisations working for the public benefit.
It is founded to improve the capacity and activity of parents and other organisations working for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities.
The donor funds collected in the fund are distributed on a competitive basis for small projects of parent associations and other organisations working with children and the elderly with disabilities.
The aim is to support activities where children and the disadvantaged adults can express themselves or get out of the limited world of the institution or family.
The Fund aims to improve health and social care for the elderly and support cultural initiatives and intergenerational links.
Funds are funded by health care; we provide home help and support the cultural and social life of adults and people living alone in small settlements. Program priority is Northwestern Bulgaria. The "Our Parents" Fund is supported entirely by private and corporate donations.
It is targeted at organizations that provide legal, psychological and social consultations and support crisis accommodation centres. Women and their children receive security and protection, emotional recovery and social rehabilitation. In order to get out of the midst of violence and to continue their lives outside, they need encouragement and faith in themselves and in their capabilities.
It supports small projects related to the conservation of protected areas and species in Bulgaria.
The donations collected in the fund are allocated on a competitive basis for small projects related to the conservation of protected territories and species in Bulgaria. The contest is organized with about BGN 5000 collected.
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National Republicans Voice Little Appetite for New Shutdown Fight
Republicans Voice Little Appetite for New Shutdown Fight
Monday, November 18, 2013 at 10:03 pm | ט"ו כסלו תשע"ד
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House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) listens to a reporter's question during a recent news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. Speaking about the Affordable Care Act, Boehner insisted it was time to "scrap this law once and for all." (AP Photo/Molly Riley)
Republican conservatives who took a hard line in the fight over October's government shutdown are voicing little appetite for another standoff over an approaching January 15 funding deadline for federal agencies.
Two things are different this time around, say conservatives in the House of Representatives.
The 16-day October shutdown was waged over Republican demands to stop the launch of Obamacare health insurance exchanges. Republicans are now gleefully watching the healthcare law's struggles and many believe it will collapse without much further prodding.
They are also expressing confidence they will not have to face a difficult choice from current budget talks, and believe that lead Republican negotiator Paul Ryan will not cut a deal that raises tax revenue. They are prepared to leave "sequester" automatic spending cuts in place if the budget panel fails.
"Frankly, no one wants to see a second shutdown and I think there's no reason we ought to have one," said Representative Luke Messer of Indiana, who pressed hard to defund and delay Obamacare in the run-up to the October shutdown.
"The shutdown is just a blip on the radar now. No one is talking about that anymore. What they're talking about is the major failures of the Affordable Care Act," Messer added.
Representative Todd Rokita, another Indiana Republican, said he did not see House conservatives threatening another shutdown in January because they made their point last time.
"What we were able to show to our supporters during the last round was that we were willing to fight," Rokita said. "Obamacare has now begun to be implemented, so it's falling under its own weight."
Representative Tim Huelskamp of Kansas, one of the most conservative House members, said that after voting to defund and delay Obamacare, he was "happy to let the president stew in his own soup" as the healthcare law struggles.
Faith in Ryan
Finding agreement to fund the government before the January 15 deadline is largely in the hands of a 29-member budget negotiating committee.
The panel, commissioned under the deal to end the October shutdown and extend federal borrowing authority, aims to ease automatic spending cuts that will take a $91 billion bite out of funding next year for government agencies and discretionary programs and $18 billion from federal benefits programs.
Negotiators have made little progress in two public meetings, as Democrats demand more tax revenue and Republicans demand cuts to benefits programs such as Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security. The real talks are happening behind closed doors between Ryan, the House Budget Committee chairman, and top Democratic negotiator Patty Murray, who chairs the Senate Budget Committee.
Ryan said last week the two sides were "trying to find common ground, but we're not there yet."
But the Wisconsin Republican, the party's 2012 vice presidential candidate, has refused to consider raising tax revenues to offset the sequester cuts. House Republican conservatives say they believe Ryan will not give in on taxes.
"I think that conservatives and basically the conference as a whole has given a lot of leeway to Paul to sit down and work with Patty to find solutions," said Representative Sean Duffy, another Wisconsin Republican. "Paul knows where the lines are, where he can push it and where he can't."
If Democrats are unwilling to offer cuts to benefits programs that make up some two-thirds of federal spending, Republicans are saying they will keep the sequester cuts in place.
They believe they have a stronger position, because the cuts are enshrined in current law, just as the launch of Obamacare health insurance was for October 1, which gave Democrats an advantage during the shutdown fight.
Debt Limit Demands
Even if the two sides can find a way forward on the January 15 funding deadline, another debt ceiling deadline looms on February 7, although a default threat would not likely occur until March or April because of the Treasury's cash-management measures.
Some conservatives are already eyeing potential demands for that deadline. Although there is little consensus so far, some said they should focus on shrinking deficits and reforming benefits programs.
Republicans were not able to effectively use the debt limit to make demands in October because the shutdown stretched into that deadline, conflating the two issues. Without a shutdown threat clouding the issue, demands to rein in spending on benefits may be more effective, Rokita said.
"There will be some clarity in message that we're able to have this conversation with the American people about living within our means again," he added.
This article appeared in print on page 3 of the November 19th, 2013 edition of Hamodia.
House GOP Presses Delay in Health-Care Law
80 in House: Shutdown Is Better Than 'Obamacare'
Fla. House Race Could Be Warning for Democrats
Boehner Floats Plan to Fight Obama On Immigration, Avert Shutdown
No Clear Signs Of Deal to Fund Homeland Security


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Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmo ...
Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmo Pop! Figure
The Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Cosmo Pop! Figure is a collectible toy in the form of a stylized, vinyl figurine of the character Cosmo from the Marvel Comics series Guardians of the Galaxy. The Pop! line of figures, produced by Funko, features characters from a variety of pop culture franchises, including movies, television shows, and comics. The Cosmo figure stands about 3.75 inches tall and is highly detailed and accurate to the character's appearance in the comic book and the movie.
Cosmo is a telepathic and telekinetic Soviet space dog who was sent on a secret mission to space in the 1960s. He was later discovered by the Guardians of the Galaxy and becomes an important member of the team. He possesses various psychic powers, including telepathy, telekinesis, and the ability to levitate. He's also able to communicate with other animals and is known for his calm and collected attitude.
The Cosmo Pop! figure captures the character's cute and adorable appearance, as well as his distinctive space suit. The figure is highly detailed and accurate to the character's appearance in the comic book and the movie. The orange and white color scheme of his suit is perfectly captured, and the metallic look of the figure gives a great representation of the character. The figure also features a clear dome on its head to give the impression of the space helmet.
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Ministry of Justice written question – answered on 23rd September 2022.
All Written Answers on 23 Sep 2022
George Howarth Labour, Knowsley
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, to whom do the data protection officers in his (a) Department and (b) departmental agencies and other bodies report to in respect of their data protection duties.
Hansard source (Citation: HC Deb, 23 September 2022, cW)
Rachel Maclean The Minister of State, Home Department, The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice
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this week has been a bit of a whirlwind. after doing absolutely nothing last weekend [only getting off the couch to shower and cook dinner], we had a houseful of guys this week for andrew's annual CFA golf tournament. they're always pretty well behaved and very thankful for the sober rides, so i tolerate it from year to year! the guys came out on top this time, winning first place and a ridiculous amount of raffle prizes. it was a success, to say the least.
my mom and aunts are coming to visit next week, and i couldn't be more excited! they'll undoubtedly be super elated to see my growing belly, but unfortunately, no cute baby room to ooh and ahh over. i expect that we'll be making more progress on that in the next month!
anyway! oh! and i made some blog changes last week since i'm really only blogging about this baby in my belly.
total weight gain/loss? i'm afraid to officially admit that i've hit the 10 lb mark, but there's no denying it.
maternity clothes? yes! and piko tops are my bff. i could live in one of these every day [and night].
stretch marks? none yet! still being pretty diligent about applying coconut oil every night.
sleep? great! minus one night this week were i had some back and hip pain. can i brag that i'm still sleeping without a pregnancy pillow?
miss anything? my caffeine iv. i'm still drinking caffeine, but only 1 cup a day. there have been several days this week where i really really wanted that afternoon boost, though.
movement? lots from the inside!
food cravings? sweets. i try to reign myself in every day, but i just can't turn down a cookie if it's offered to me. our counter at home at has a bowl filled with candy corn, halloween candy and two types of oreos. i'm blaming it on andrew.
have you started to show yet? yes - definitely!
gender: BOY BOY BOY! we're so excited! we did discuss names a bit last week but haven't quite settled on anything. andrew has been set on naming him rambo ["just his middle name, laura!!"] ever since we found out we were expecting, so any alternate suggestions are welcome... seriously.
symptoms: some round ligament pain. i had a sharp cramp all the way across my midsection this week after i squatted down for a second in a store and really just had to walk it off. no worries, though!
mood: happy - just a little sleepy!
workouts: went for a short 30 minute walk this tuesday. the weather was just so gorgeous! hoping to do more of that since it's cooled off significantly!
looking forward to: our visitors next week and a weekend in charlotte with great friends celebrating the dedication of sweet caroline and thomas!
last week, we celebrated so so much! on friday, i had a big 30th birthday, and saturday andrew and i celebrated 6 blissful years of marriage! needless to say, lots of food was involved. we celebrated at cowfish [a birthday tradition] and the fig tree [an anniversary tradition]. the rest of the weekend was spent snuggled on the couch watching it rain all. weekend. long. no lie. andrew traveled for the early part of the week, and my parents popped into town tonight for a late birthday celebration! i'm currently snuggled up in my barefoot dreams cardigan - a new bday present that i'll be wearing long after baby arrives!
i'm finally inching these posts back a little further each time. since i'm 20 weeks tomorrow, we'll just count this one as a 20 week update. i'm not so good at this whole pregnancy journal gig. let's assume i'll be better at the whole 'motherhood' part.
baby size: a banana! -- that's just crazy to me!
maternity clothes? most definitely. i have 2 pairs of maternity jeans i keep on rotation. i wore my favorite non-maternity leggings this week and thought they were going to slice me in half. ok. maybe i'm being dramatic.
stretch marks? no. i thought i saw one, then i realized it was just where i had scratched my belly a few seconds before [total laura move, think old fat man belly scratch]. since then, i've been slathering on coconut oil and belly oil twice a day.
sleep? great! i mentioned that andrew traveled earlier this week. what i didn't mention is that i made my brother come stay at the house one night because i heard a noise out back. being the good uncle he is, he obliged.
best moment this week? seeing our little one at last week's ultrasound, winning a holiday mini-session from the shultzes. oh, and the birth of one of my very best friends' new baby boy! welcome to the world, baby ben!
movement? yes! i've been feeling lots of little pops and wiggles this week! can't wait for more and to finally feel it from the outside as well!
food cravings? none in particular.
gender: BOY! we saw allllll the goods on the big screen last week!
workouts: none...eek. i've really really been slacking. i went for ONE walk early last week. the weather has been so crappy, i don't feel like doing much after work other than coming home and lounging. hopefully the weather will take a positive turn after this weekend's rain, and that gorgeous fall weather will get me out and about!
how far along? 18 weeks. i need to start posting these updates at the beginning or end of the week seeing as i'll be 19 weeks on friday!
baby size: a sweet potato!
total weight gain/loss? still sitting at 8 pounds. i haven't gained any this week, it seems.
maternity clothes? yes! i got a bella band as an early birthday present, and sported that this week, along with 2 pairs of maternity jeans. there is NO use in suffering trying to squeeze myself into normal jeans.
stretch marks? none! fingers crossed that they won't show up!
sleep? great! well, maybe i've just gotten a little more acclimated to not sleeping through the night. and, dare i say, i haven't bought a pregnancy pillow yet?
best moment this week? andrew returning home from a weekend away! every couple needs a little time apart every now and then. this is cheesy, but i guess since we spend so much time together throughout the week, i do miss him when he's away - even if it's only a couple of days.
movement? yes! well...maybe? over the past few days, about once a day, i'll feel something that feels like a thumping from the inside. almost like bubbles or popcorn popping. i'm going to keep thinking that's baby boy in there saying hi!
have you started to show yet? yes, but i've still been wearing lots of loose fitting tops, so i may still just look fat to some people!
gender: boy! [just a guess], but we find out FOR SURE tomorrow!!!
nursery: i finally found some inexpensive fabric for a glider and ottoman slipcover. i bought more than enough and plan on making a matching dust ruffle for the crib! as soon as the fabirc arrives, i'll ship it off to my etsy vendor so she can get to stitchin'!
symptoms: maybe some movement? definitely some bloating, but the back pain has seemed to subside this week!
mood: happy and a little [or a lot] overwhelmed with the amount of stuff left to do and realizing we're almost halfway through this thing.
looking forward to: celebrating my birthday and anniversary this weekend, both celebrations should include lots and lots of gooood food, and you know that makes this mama happy!
so i've already been slacking on my weekly updates. i'm growing a human, give me a break!
baby size: a white onion!
total weight gain/loss? 8 pounds - right on track!
maternity clothes? not yet, just flowy, comfortable outfits. if it doesn't have an elastic waistband, it's not going on my body.
best moment this week? spending time with friends' babies! i spent sunday afternoon playing with caroline, thomas and their mama, and saturday, i'm keeping my friend and coworker's baby girl! a little practice never hurt!
miss anything? raw oysters! but i did sneak a little [or a lot] of smoked tuna dip!
have you started to show yet? oh yes - the bump is out! i was surprised to still be able to fit into some of my favorite jeans earlier this week, but i think that's because i seem to be carrying pretty high, and those sat pretty low on my hips.
labor signs: not anytime soon!
nursery: no progress, but i did start looking for some fabric for a glider slipcover. take a peek at my pinterest board to see what else i'm planning!
symptoms: round ligament pains and some back pain -- oh and extreme hunger.
workouts: none at the beach, but i did make it to one body pump class this week, so i'll chalk it up as a win!
looking forward to: supper club! there are now 3 of us that have announced that we're pregnant since the last time we were all together, so we've got lots to celebrate!
HAPPY NEW YEAR! i've never been the 'resolution' type, but i did do a short wish list in last year's new year post. my 1 item: less change.
overall, i'm really proud of the results! in 2013 we…made our house a home, lost a dearly loved aunt, nurtured relationships with friends in charlotte, and most of all – celebrated life and enjoyed being in the present. laura wyatt design had a super successful year, and i learned more as a designer and businesswoman than i could ever have hoped! i'm so excited for 2014 - to celebrate weddings of great friends, family and friends' babies being born, and everyday life. 2013 made me a happier person, and i'm thankful to be carrying a positive attitude into this new year.
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right in my element. i stocked up on mini marshmallows at teeter the other day and have been enjoying a nightly cup of hot chocolate [even though it's like 70* today]. | completed the fastest christmas decorating session in history - 2 hours for the whole house [including outdoors]. of course it helps that we only have a tiny grinch tree. go ahead, ask me why. hint: reasons #1 and #2 are in this picture. | mimosas and bloody marys on turkey day | loving blacksburg – even when it's cold and rainy | i've made lots of progress on the office! we opted for the cheaper ikea graphic rug, and i LOVE it! there have been many evenings spent here in the past few weeks. | andrew shaved his great woodsy beard into a mustache saturday night and had fun sporting it around greensboro. he definitely looked like a retro newscaster/police officer.
it's finally december! i even got a little online christmas shopping done on black friday. go me! hope you're having a wonderful december so far, too! OH, and stop by sweet whitney's blog today where i'm giving away a $75 credit to go toward a new blog design [you know you want one]...and tell her that you think her new design is pretty sweet too!
only i am in charge of how i feel.
there will always be someone prettier, smarter, more talented, etc. be thankful and enjoy the many gifts and blessings that God has given me.
am i crazy? having a clean house makes me genuinely happy!
stop putting happiness on a pedestal.
i'm starting to realize that i don't have to have 10/10 items checked off on my "list" in order to be happy. i have a good life.
[not like nike] for me, this doesn't mean going skydiving or moving to nashville to become a country music singer. it means going to coffee with a new friend or picking up the phone to call an old one. i walk around with the fear of rejection so often and don't realize the opportunities that can pass me by. once i just "do it", i'm so happy i did.
i'm usually up by 9 on the weekends which is definitely progress. now if i could just swing 6:30 on a weekday, we'd be in good shape.
i think i've eaten enough taco bell in my lifetime to feed a small village for a year. i wish i were kidding when i say that i love fast food and think it tastes really good. time to make some changes.
for me, this is a more realistic goal than "work out". let's start with a walk around the neighborhood a few times a week. baby steps.
i want to make a more conscious effort to think of others more often: call someone when you're thinking of them, send more birthday cards, help out a friend who's going through a hard time. i spend a lot of time thinking about doing these things and saying "i don't have time", when the reality is…. if i didn't surf pinterest for 17 hours a week, i could spend more time doing meaningful things for other people!
learning to not think of God as some abstract being but rather someone who is actually in my life - day in and day out. our relationship is definitely something that needs tending in the next year [and then some].
the past year has brought a lot of enlightenment for me, and i know 28 will continue along the same path. thanks for reading and following my little journey!
last weekend we traveled to smith mountain lake to spend some time celebrating our sweet friends, marc and lori beth, and their engagement! we were fortunate enough to have our engagement party here just 4 short years ago, so it was so much fun to go back and relive the excitement with our good friends! the girls were too busy gossiping about the bachelorette party to snap pics, so these were stolen from marc+lb – which explains why they're awesome, and not cell phone photos. thanks so much to their families for hosting this perfect event and for including us!
my handsome groom – almost 4 years and counting!
dad and I being sweet.
andrew, brad, and mom perfecting the photo bomb.
we're so lucky to have such great friends…who throw great parties…and invite us to them! can't wait for that beautiful wedding in june!
it's always so easy to get caught up in the day-to-day routine. take a minute today to reflect on the event that rocked our world 12 years ago. my thoughts and prayers are still with those who lost loved ones on 9.11 and who continue to hold strong today. we'll never forget where we were on this day, and we'll never forget the sacrifices that have been made since. image via.


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Schloss Lölling is the imperial hunting lodge that belonged to Franz Ferdinand (1863 – 1914), Archduke of Austria-Este, Royal Prince of Hungary and Bohemia, heir to the Habsburg's Austrian-Hungarian throne and the wealthiest man in Austria. His assassination in Sarajevo was the cause of World War I.
With its 19,000 square meters of land, this historic property offers absolute relaxation away from everyday life. The natural beauty of the landscape and the 6000 ha. forests around the property invites to endless walks or horse rides.
Considering the fresh air and the right altitude, Lölling's climate can be compared to that of Davos and it is rejuvenating.
The basement has an own entry, kitchen, bathroom and is apr. 180 m².
With the property comes a collection of exquisite furniture and art works, that include valuable carpets, Louis XVI furniture, Italian gilt-wood consoles, 25 chandeliers, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th century paintings and other artworks incl. litho's by Joan Miro, marble sculptures representing the four seasons, an 18th century French "boulle" clock, an 18th century pair of Italian gilt-wood console tables etc.
Each space of Schloss Lölling is unique. The magnificent style is characterized by every single piece of furniture.
Apart from central heating, the ground floor and first floor, each with 510 m² living space, have 5 traditional stoves and the ground floor also has an open fireplace.
All details as well as doors, floors, walls and windows have been restored or renovated individually with passion and artistic skills.
The floors are parquet and the attic with its 500 m² large area has a stone floor and two huge working fireplaces, thus offering space for any imagination.
The Archduke Franz Ferdinand obtained the property in 1886 and he remained the owner until his death. Franz Ferdinand was a passionate hunter and the precision and speed with which he shot was legendary. Lölling and surroundings was at that time considered to be the best hunting ground in Europe. The Archduke spent part of his honeymoon at Schloss Lölling in August 1900. His children remained owners of the property until the 1960's and they spent their 3 months summer holidays here.
Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie spent part of their honeymoon in Schloss Lölling; until the 1960′s their children spent their summer holidays here.
Franz Ferdinand (standing) and his hunting friends at Schloss Lölling.
Lölling is part of the municipality of Hüttenberg and lies in the heart of Carinthia, the southernmost Austrian stateor Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps (Saualpe) it is noted for its mountains, forests and lakes.
Close to Schloss Lölling there are two restaurants, a small supermarket and a small school.
In just 10 km from Lölling you find a supermarket, school and a medical center. Within 30 minutes you reach the flower city Saint Veit with its old town and many shops and restaurants. Every Saturday there is a food market with products from Austria, Italy and Slovenia.
From Lölling it takes 40 minutes to Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia with an international airport and the warmest lake of Austria, the famous Wörthersee. The Capital of Slovenia Ljubljana and Northern Italy are just a 2 hours drive, Venice 4 hours.
At 8 km from the property is the charming ski-area Klipitztoerl.
Carinthia has 8 excellent golf courses, such as the Carinthia Golf Club Dellach, one of Austria's three oldest golf clubs. It is situated on the southern shores of the Wörthersee, nestling in an extremely imposing landscape.
In the summer it is an ideal place for hiking. With its abundance of game (wild boar, deer, mouflon, hare, partridge and pheasants), the imperial hunting lodge Schloss Lölling offers unique opportunities for hunting in autumn. It is possible to lease hunting grounds.
There is also an apartment for staff (5 rooms) that needs renovation.


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[*] May require help from my friends as I don't cover all fields in these disciplines.
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It involves at least one decider (C-level), one or two persons of each department (product, development, marketing, sales, support, …), and me as moderator for a week, plus some users during the last day.
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If you are on a fixed budget, I will do an estimate beforehand on what we can expect to be done inside this budget. Although, I don't do fixed rates since It's not aligned with my values and compromise the quality.
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ASPIRE Athlete Of The Week For Feb. 7, 2014
By Mike Max February 7, 2014 at 11:13 pm
Filed Under:Burnsville News, High School Sports Rally, Mike Max
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Burnsville's Zach Smith loves to compete, and that's why he was drawn to basketball.
"It started at a young age for me," he said. "I remember playing in the YMCA leagues…it just kind of ran in my family, too. My grandpa was like [an] all-around athlete."
Smith is described by his coach, Matt Eppen, as being "not the most talkative" but dependable and hardworking.
Smith says his play speaks for itself.
"I think I need the ball in my hands," he said.
After coaching Smith for three years, Eppen says he'll be sad when the point guard leaves.
"He's a great teammate, kids like to play with him," Eppen said. "He's been a great kid to have around."
Mike Max
Mike Max returned to WCCO-TV as a sports reporter and anchor in April 2005. Mike is no stranger to Minnesota sports. He hosts "Sports To The Max"...More from Mike Max


So please spread the word. Also, don't forget - we have cool add-ons(bottom of page)!
In case you missed it, here's an overview of our stretch goals.
This goal will see us introduce traits and talents that further define your party members. They will help you in combat, in dialogues with NPCs, and in all kinds of other interactions. You get to choose some at character creation, by exploring the world, and occasionally through leveling up. For instance, Animal Empathy allows you to talk to animals. Slippery Eel allows you to evade attacks of opportunity. Interdimensional Touch lets you send items to far away party members but also to your Homestead on the Shelter Plane At The End Of Time. And like this, there will be many more. Essential stuff really, so please help us out.
We told you yesterday, and we'll tell you again today. There's more than meets the eye in Divinity: Orginal Sin. Yesterday was all about hidden dungeons, today it's about the art in the game.
If you think you already know what Divinity: Original Sin is going to look like... think again!
I must put this to paper or go mad!
Infernal fool that I am, I entered Phantom Forest ... the shire of shadow more tenebrous than fabled Tartarus.
It was so close at first, but never did I quite draw nearer to my goal as I stumbled along fallen branches, dead and deformed. Lost was I, in sense and time, but still I persevered.
At last the moment came. All my desires afore me! Yet when my fingers were about to claim their long awaited caress, darkness fell within darkness and two eyes caught my gaze; two eyes more black then the furthest and most starless reaches of the cosmic wastes that surround us.
Frantically I turned and ran. Dashed like a madman while behind me, above me, beside me, the whispers beset me once more. I dare not write of what I heard. I cannot if I tried.
I have heard cruelty incarnate bare its soul. Long as it lives, death holds no fear.
Then suddenly ... sunlight. The dark's lust for prey must have made it spring its trap too soon. I escaped to tell my story. But why would I recount a tale of horror that would make the very flowers wither, should they catch wind of what I saw?
Let only this piece of pitiable parchment be stained by the inescapable agony that is ineffaceable memory.
The manuscript continues, and repeats these ramblings again and again. Are you really sure you want this dungeon to become even bigger...?
We have a truckload of things we want to tell you still, but do let us know what questions you still have about Divinity: Original Sin.
We'll try to give you an answer!
"more black then the furthest..."
@gandalf.nho Thanks, upped my pledge to $45.
Its important for Kickstarts to gain momentum during the early stages. We are pretty far in, but it's still not to late to grab some momentum before the final lurch.
JM: Tried setting the video to a different resolution? I watched it in 720p: it was fine.
I do think either another tier between 25 and 40 (or just adding something to the $35 tier perhaps) to entice people to up their pledges would be a good idea. The kickstarter campaigns I've seen that have smaller jumps toward the bottom of the pledge menu tended to get more existing backers to up their pledge.
JM, works here.. What if you watch it on YouTube?
Put beta access to a new digital tier with only 1x key around/below $65, I'll up my pledge to that from $25. For digital only we have so few choices.
Oops I meant http://youtu.be/Sd5ZLJWQmss of course.
The forst megadungeon sounds amazing. Can't wait to see\hear\read more!
I really want the $1,000,000 stretch goal. I wish it was earlier in the list! :P They all sound pretty great, though.
Is that vid meant to be that short? Seems like it just cuts out.
"fragment from a torn and frayed manuscript" Is that the sort of art we can expect from the (concept) art book?


Self destructive behavior in a person is a weighty problem to try to lift. Self destructive behaviors are frequently outward expressions of deeply rooted mental or personality disorders, such as depression, bipolar disorder or borderline personality disorder. These are serious mental problems, but with devoted efforts, they can be managed and the individual can lead a normal, meaningful life.
Consider medication. Self destructive behavior is frequently a sign of a serious mental disorder or personality disorder. These can be diagnosed and managed, but medication is frequently helpful to this cause. A number of antidepressants and mood stabilizers are available to help people with disorders balance their brain chemistry and disposition.
Seek counseling. Professional counselors are practiced in working with people who struggle with self destructive tendencies. They are equipped to identify the underlying causes of the self destructive behavior and help the individual work on their recovery and regain the positivity in their lives. If the self destruction is substance abuse related, seek high quality substance abuse treatment.
Practice coping skills, healthy behaviors and positive self talk. Learning to retrain the way your mind operates is essential to ending your self destructive tendencies. A great deal of help with this will come from counseling, but it will be up to you to put the lessons you learn in counseling or self help into practice in your life.
Managing triggers and urges to relapse. Similarly, it will be up to you to learn to avoid things that trigger your self destructive tendencies. If substance abuse is your battle, you will need to practice sobriety by staying away from your sources of the substance or substances. If self harm is your battle, you need to urgently remove yourself from any situation that is causing you to want to harm yourself. If you tend to run from positive things because you do not feel that you deserve them, you will need to work particularly hard on feeding yourself positive self talk instead of self deprecating thoughts.
Substance Abuse. If you see someone you care about consistently overusing alcohol, tobacco products, prescription drugs, recreational drugs or even food in a way that is putting them at risk, you can consider them self destructive. If they are aware of the danger to their health but continue to abuse the substance, it may be time for you to intervene and encourage them to see a counselor, or even arrange a professional intervention for them.
Self Sabotage. A self destructive person will possess behaviors that sabotage their own well being. These behaviors can be harder to spot than something conspicuous like self mutilation or alcoholism. One has to be relatively close to the individual to pick up on these more subtle behaviors. They tend to take the appearance of ending romantic relationships that appeared promising for seemingly no reason, turning down job offers or quitting high reward jobs for seemingly no reason, or passing up other great opportunities, typically with weak reasoning.
Self Harm. One of the most obvious and alarming qualities a self destructive person may possess is that of self harm. This may include suicide attempts or any form of self mutilation. This typically comes with severe self destructive tendencies that commonly indicate a mental disorder or personality disorder of some sort. This is an overt self destructive behavior that can be considered an urgent cry for help.
Why do People Self Destruct?
It can be very painful to watch someone you care about self destruct. It can also make you feel very desperate and powerless to stop the harmful behavior. Witnessing someone you love self destruct will always leave you with more questions than answers as their behavior seems like pure senselessness to you. However, you are not alone, and neither is the self destructive person. Self destruction is a common expression of a person's mental health problems that outwardly take the shape of deliberately ruining one's own life. Though it is entirely needless, the self destructive person is acting out in response to very real stimuli that their mental health problems thrust upon them.
If their mental health problems are accurately diagnosed, a self destructive person's negative tendencies can be managed. This requires the person to want to manage their self destructive tendencies as many people do not grasp how badly they need to manage them. Common mental health diagnosis' that can spawn self destructive behaviors are depression and bipolar disorder. Mood altering disorders of any kind can initiate self destructive behaviors, but particularly ones that involve depressive effects on moods. These mental problems promote despair within the individual as well as the tendency to want to throw in the towel and give up before even trying. This sense of despair and self deprecation is what leads to self destructive behaviors.
Sometimes mental health problems go undiagnosed, either because the person and their loved ones have learned how to function with them or because they simply did not know to seek a diagnosis. Self destructive behaviors will ensue just as persistently in people with undiagnosed mental disorders as those who are diagnosed, sometimes even more so. Without a diagnosis, self destructive behavior may become a way of life for the individual, putting them at greater risk of suffering the consequences of self destructive behavior. If someone in your life is showing signs of self destructive behavior in the form of substance abuse, harming themselves or simply giving up on life, their well being may depend on your encouragement to seek help. Do not stay silent. Intervene if you must.


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Painted body with heat stamped lettering. Stamped metal frame and brake wheel. Die cast staple end trucks with coil couplers. Variations include red or blue lettering. Originally came with brown, red or black packages. Built 1946-47.


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using namespace ofp;
using namespace ofp::demux;

void FlowData::consume(size_t len) {
  if (state_ == nullptr) {
    // Do nothing if there's no data to consume.
    if (len > 0) {
      log_debug("FlowData::consume: empty - can't consume", len);
    }
    return;
  }

  assert(state_ != nullptr);
  assert(len <= data_.size());

  log_debug("FlowData::consume", len, "bytes");

  state_->end_ += len;

  if (cached_) {
    state_->cache_.consume(len);
  } else if (len < data_.size()) {
    ByteRange left{data_.data() + len, data_.size() - len};
    state_->cache_.store(state_->end_ + UInt32_narrow_cast(left.size()), left);
  }

  state_ = nullptr;
  data_.clear();
}

FlowData FlowState::receive(const Timestamp &ts, UInt32 end,
                            const ByteRange &data, UInt64 sessionID, bool final,
                            Timestamp *lastSeen) {
  UInt32 begin = end - UInt32_narrow_cast(data.size());

  if (!started_) {
    end_ = begin;
    started_ = true;
  }

  log_debug("FlowState: receive segment", SegmentToString(begin, end, final));

  if (cache_.empty()) {
    if (finished_) {
      // Drop packets that arrive after flow is officially finished. Only log
      // a warning if the segment is not final.
      if (!final) {
        log_warning("FlowState: drop late segment",
                    SegmentToString(begin, end, final));
      }
      return FlowData{sessionID};
    }

    if (begin == end_) {
      // We have no data cached and this is the next data segment.
      *lastSeen = ts;
      if (final) {
        finished_ = true;
      }
      log_debug("FlowState: return flow data",
                SegmentToString(begin, end, final));
      return FlowData{this, data, sessionID, false, final};
    }
  }

  // Check if segment's end <= our `end_` value.
  if (!Segment::lessThan(end_, end)) {
    log_warning("FlowState: drop unexpected segment",
                SegmentToString(begin, end, final), "end is", end_);
    return FlowData{sessionID};
  }

  // Determine the data in the segment that is *new*.
  ByteRange newData;
  if (Segment::lessThan(begin, end_)) {
    log_warning("FlowState: overlapping segment detected",
                SegmentToString(begin, end, final), "end is", end_);
    newData = SafeByteRange(data.begin(), data.size(), end_ - begin);
  } else {
    newData = data;
  }

  // Cache the data segment.
  cache_.store(end, newData, final);

  *lastSeen = ts;
  if (final) {
    finished_ = true;
  }

  return latestData(sessionID);
}

FlowData FlowState::latestData(UInt64 sessionID) {
  const Segment *seg = cache_.current();

  if (seg && seg->begin() == end_) {
    log_debug("FlowState: return flow data",
              SegmentToString(seg->begin(), seg->end(), seg->final()));
    return FlowData{this, seg->data(), sessionID, true, seg->final()};
  }

  return FlowData{sessionID};
}

void FlowState::addMissingData(size_t maxMissingBytes) {
  cache_.addMissingData(end_, maxMissingBytes);
}

void FlowState::clear() {
  end_ = 0;
  started_ = false;
  finished_ = false;
  if (!cache_.empty()) {
    log_warning("FlowState: clearing", cache_.cacheSize(), "bytes");
  }
  cache_.clear();
}

std::string FlowState::toString() const {
  // If there are no cached segments, return either "FIN" or "up".
  // If no segments have been seen at all, return "INIT". If there are cached
  // segments, return a description of the segment cache.
  if (empty()) {
    if (finished_) {
      return "FIN";
    }
    if (started_) {
      return "up";
    }
    return "INIT";
  }
  return cache_.toString();
}

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text:
category: inside
subcategory: 3
permalink: multiplesolutions
excerpt: "Avoid that for-loop by using vector objectives"
title: Computing multiple solutions in one shot
date: '2009-08-29'
---

The overhead from YALMIPs symbolic manipulations and generation of numerical data for a solver can in some cases be severe. A typical case is when we want to solve an optimization problem for a series of objective functions. In some cases, this can be reduced significantly by using YALMIP support for multiple objectives and associated multiple solutions. Note that this functionality currently only works for linear objectives.

Consider a manual implementation of the [boundingbox](/command/boundingbox) command

````matlab
x = sdpvar(3,1);
Ball = x'*x <= 1;

ops = sdpsettings('verbose',0);
for i = 1:3
  optimize(Ball,x(i),ops);
  L(i) = value(x(i));
  optimize(Ball,-x(i),ops);
  U(i) = value(x(i));
end
````

An alternative approach is to give several objective functions at once to YALMIP, and thus reduce the overhead from analyzing the problem and looking for suitable solvers etc. After solving the problem with 6 different objective functions, YALMIP will have 6 solutions available, and a particular solution is extracted by using a second argument in the [value](/command/value) operator.

````
optimize(Ball,[x;-x],ops);
for i = 1:3
  L(i) = value(x(i),i);
  U(i) = value(x(i),i+3);
end
````

Alternatively, a specific solution can be made active globally.

````matlab
optimize(Ball,[x;-x],ops);
for i = 1:3
  selectsolution(i);
  L(i) = value(x(i));
  selectsolution(i+3);
  U(i) = value(x(i));
end
````

An alternative approach to compute many solutions with small differences in the setup is to use an [optimizer approach](/command/optimizer)


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WHAT: 5th Annual Afternoon Tea with Kate Linder and her The Young and Restless friends to benefit March of Dimes Canada's Conductive Education (CE) Program. These programs help children and adults with disabilities to live as fully and independently as possible. Linder is March of Dimes Canada's CE Ambassador and has hosted six OpportuniTEAS in Toronto. This is the fifth year the tea has been hosted in Calgary. Our fundraising goal is to raise $35,000 at the event.
On April 8, 2018, join The Young and the Restless stars Kate Linder, Christian LeBlanc, Abhi Sinha, David Lago and Judith Chapman for High Tea at The Westin Calgary from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.and discover why the show is the highest rated soap opera in Canada and the U.S. The afternoon will include an autograph session with Y&R cast members, live auction and a question and answer session. Patti Denney and Regina Rodriguez will auction off an on-the-spot make-over to one lucky guest so they can look like a star too. Global Calgary's Linda Olsen will emcee the event.
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