Nigeria's ailing president was glaringly absent on Monday as his deputy marked their two years in power, with no word on the head of state's health three weeks after he went on indefinite medical leave.
Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy Yemi Osinbajo were sworn into office on May 29, 2015, two months after securing the first opposition victory against a sitting president in Nigerian history.
But their election pledges to defeat Boko Haram Islamists and tackle endemic corruption have been overshadowed, first by an economic recession and increasingly by speculation about Buhari's health.
The 74-year-old former military ruler spent nearly two months being treated for an undisclosed illness in London in January and February.
He left for a fresh round of treatment in the British capital on May 7 and has not been heard from or seen since.
Rumours swirled that he may send a pre-recorded message to the nation for Monday's public holiday.
He ended by asking for people's "continued prayers for the restoration to full health and strength and the safe return of our president".
Buhari's health — and his ability to lead — has increasingly overshadowed politics in Nigeria, particularly in the last three weeks because of the lack of update.
Presidential aides told reporters at a briefing in Abuja last week that they would not even answer questions about it.
But Buhari did not attend a G7 summit in Sicily last week, although he was among several African leaders invited. Osinbajo went in his place.
During his time in London earlier this year, they insisted Buhari was "hale and hearty", despite his increasingly frail appearance, and had to counter rumours he was terminally ill and even dead.
Buhari himself admitted on his return to Abuja in March that he "had never been so sick" and had undergone blood transfusions.
Since then, he was rarely seen in public, missed a succession of cabinet meetings, Friday prayers and his grandson's wedding.
Aides again insisted he was working from his private residence on doctors' orders.
As well as political uncertainty, despite the formal handover of powers to Osinbajo, Buhari's illness has triggered an earlier-than-usual jostling for position for the 2019 election and talk about succession.
May 29 — known as "Democracy Day" for the date civilian rule was restored in Nigeria in 1999 — has typically been used by the government of the day to run through a checklist of its achievements.
Osinbajo was no different, pointing to successes in weakening Boko Haram jihadists in the northeast and the release, rescue or discovery of 106 of the 219 Chibok schoolgirls held by the group since 2014.
Buhari was last seen in a photocall with 82 of the girls just before he left for London.
Osinbajo also outlined progress tackling security threats from militants in the oil-producing south, and conflict between farmers and herdsmen in central states.
He also reaffirmed the government's determination to root out corruption and vowed no let-up against suspects.
He acknowledged the economy had been "the biggest challenge of all", because of sustained low global oil prices that cut government revenue, leading to a weakened currency and higher inflation.
Nigeria, which is Africa's biggest economy on paper, has been in recession since August last year.
Osinbajo pledged to "build on the successes of the last two" years until the end of their time in office.
"Our vision is for a country that grows what it eats and produces what it consumes. It is for a country that no longer has to import petroleum products, and develops a lucrative petrochemical industry," he said.


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Young entrepreneurs use their newly acquired skills to position their brands
Generation Food: transforming Ouagadougou's food system
Food Smart Cities
#YouthInAg
Rose Somda
rose.somda [at] rikolto.org
Ten months after the launch of the Generation Food project in Ouagadougou, young entrepreneurs are working to make their brands well-known agri-food companies. Benewinde Rodrigue Anicet Ouigba, 32, is one of these young people.
It started with a passion
This Master II student in agribusiness developed a passion for agribusiness processing during his first years at university. "I started to pay a lot of attention to agribusiness processing when, in my second year, I noticed the enormous losses suffered by traders in plant products. Fruits, vegetables and plants were rotting: there were not enough processing units to absorb them because there were so many", Rodrigue recalls.
Rodrigue Ouigba, young entrepreneur & owner of NUTAF
This situation challenged the young student, who was driven by the desire to be an entrepreneur. If, at harvest time, fruits and vegetables are lost because of the lack of conservation and processing industries, paradoxically, in the off-season, consumers complain about the low availability and high price of the then rare fruits to the few traders who had conservation or processing equipment and continue to sell them.
Equipped with fresh knowledge on the nutritional value and processing of fruit and vegetables, Rodrigue started processing. After many difficulties, he managed to create a processing unit and a few years later, he obtained the receipt officially marking the existence of his company: the Société de Nutrition et Transformation Agroalimentaire du Faso (NUTAF).
Rodrigue's ambitions
NUTAF headquarters
In three years' time, Rodrigue has diversified his company's product lines : "With NUTAF, we are evolving in the transformation of various local products: fruits and vegetables, non-wood forest products and agricultural products".
These first years also allowed Rodrigue to quickly realise that owning a company is not enough to achieve his ambitions; that of developing a company that contributes significantly to improving the competitiveness and positioning of local agri-food companies on the national and international market.
To set his company apart from others, Rodrigue is banking on ecology. He dreams of taking up the challenge of using packaging made of bio-degradable materials for his products. This is not an easy option; it reinforces Rodrigue's belief that he needs to acquire more skills, improve his networking, so that his business reflects the values he believes in and guarantees its sustainability.
Youth receiving agri-food training
Rodrigue regains hope when he learns of the launch of the Generation Food project, a project for young entrepreneurs. He signed up and took part in the selection process. "When we heard about the Generation Food application, we believed in the project. This confidence grew after the selection and as the training programme progressed", he says.
Young entrepreneurs recruited for the Generation Food project in Ouagadougou have received types of training ranging from marketing, entrepreneurship, project management, … and practical training that has allowed them to strengthen theirs activities.
In the incubation process the young entrepreneur starts off with an idea that needs maturing; this process will help him to deepen his idea
Mr Hamado Tapsoba Rikolto's Director in West Africa
The different workshops on production and food processing have allowed Rodrigue to acquire new knowledge on sustainability. "We learned how to protect the environment by limiting pollution, for example by recovering our packaging and using degradable organic labels." He explains.
This training and the exchanges with experts allowed him to modify his plans to strengthen the ecological asset of his company.
"We changed our idea of sustainability after the training, because in addition to biodegradable packaging, another idea came up, namely the use of production waste to make biogas, which can be reused by the company", he explains.
These new ideas are being improved and turned into reality with the support of Generation Food.
Want to know more about our Generation Food programme?
Through our Generation Food programme, we want to support the dream of young people who want to start or enhance their own business and reduce the global "food footprint".
Generation Food goes international
"After the trainings, we stayed in touch with Rikolto through a WhatsApp platform where we exchange with the project manager, Mrs Bernadette Ouattara. In addition to that, she often visits us during the exhibitions to encourage us".
This group, which has one hundred (100) members, is a formidable channel for the promotion of young entrepreneurs' products. Rodrigue was able to advertise an event he organised during the festive season, the official opening of his company's new premises. He even benefited from the publication of photographs of the event free of charge.
Rodrigue is very grateful to the people in charge of the project and he lets it be known. "We thank them and ask them to continue to support us in this way".
In addition to these words, he does not hesitate to make commitments. "The promise I make is that by the end of the programme I want my products to be at the top and to have my products sold in Ouagadougou's markets. In the years to come I will fight to conquer the whole territory, and why not even West Africa in its entirety," says Rodrigue with a dreamy smile.
Do you want to know more about Generation Food in Ouagadougou? Contact Bernadette!
Bernadette Ouattara
Food Smart Cities programme coordinator
bernadette.ouattara [at] rikolto.org
Generation Food: hacking the challenge of feeding Ouagadougou
60 young women and men joined us to hack the challenge of how to feed the greater Ouaga area, debating and defining opportunities and challenges for young food entrepreneurs, from 20 to 21 May. Read more about their journey.
Jimson makes good food
Jimson runs the Kaizari farm, which is located at the foot of Mount Kijenge on the outskirts of Arusha. He is the third generation to continue this family business and he currently has a small herd of six dairy cows and three calves. On his farm he produces high quality local dairy products.
Generation Food: The challenge continues in Ouagadougou
When Madeleine Delma, a 25-year-old agronomy student from Ouagadougou, spotted the Generation Food: Call for Young Entrepreneurs in Agribusiness online, she did not hesitate to apply. "I have always been fascinated by food processing." She wanted to create a tomato sauce.

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Could someone please post a very detailed text only explanation of how to use the TDC in FULL 100% manual mode? I watched the movie posted here, and while it was a bit useful, I think I'd get more from a full text briefing of every step involved in targeting shipping.
If at all possible, it would include what to do from the very moment a stack was spotted on the horizon until the thing sank. I think such an explanation would be useful to many others as well.
Until I can read a detailed briefing on it's use, I've reduced my manual TDC settings to shoot staright and then eye it from close range. This has a certain appeal, especially when you take out marauding destroyers head on, but I'd like to learn how to take out a few ships before getting within 500 yards of them.
We're all workin' on it, Fritz. The game just came out, so I don't believe there are many people out there with a full grasp on the art of manual TDC. Let alone someone that can write up full step-by-step instructions.
The manual has a decent write-up on it... but even then there's tons of little nuances that are giving unpredictable results.
There will surely be many help guides released in the near future by the community. It's probably just a bit early yet.


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• Office Depot Inc. announced that Roland Smith plans to retire as CEO of the company by the end of the first quarter of 2017. The company also named Rob Koch to the newly-created position of Exec VP, Business Development, where he will continue to oversee the company's real estate operations.
• ShopKo Stores Operating Co. LLC announced that Exec VP of Retail Andre Persaud has left the company.
• Target Corporation announced Jeff Jones, Exec VP and Chief Marketing Officer, has left the company.
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• Walmart Stores Inc. announced it is eliminating about 7,000 back-office positions at its U.S. stores, with the majority of the cuts in the accounting and invoicing areas.
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Rossendale United blaze brings back bad memories of Great Harwood demise
Bill Holden admitted it brought back bad memories when he heard of the fire which destroyed Rossendale United's stand on Sunday night – and effectively ended a club which dated back to 1898.
Lancs Live
Bill was involved with Great Harwood Town for 20 years, becoming chairman for 11 years before their demise in 2006.
His club suffered a similar fate to Rossendale United as part of their ground was destroyed in 2005 – sparking the end of the the North West Counties Division Two club.
"It was devastating at the time," said Bill. "A car crashed into Monroes nightclub at the ground and ruined all the changing rooms, the referees room and the toilet blocks which meant we couldn't use the Showground.
"The North West Counties did sanction the use of cabins but it would have cost money and also we didn't have long to run on our lease.
"We did play on at Accrington Stanley for a couple of years but, once they got into the Football League, we couldn't do that and we resigned from the league in 2006."
Bill was desperate to keep the club alive but, in the end, events conspired to force the club out of business.
He explained: "We rented the Showground off Ian Jackson who also owned Monroes on a 25-year lease and, to be fair, he was really good with us.
"But when the crash happened, he was waiting for the finances to be sorted out and that took a while so we, as a club, were in limbo
"He didn't make too many stipulations but he is a businessman and, if we did want to be in charge of our own destiny, our only option was to buy the ground once the lease was up and that would cost millions. We didn't have that.
"So when the lease ran out around 18 months ago, that was the end of Great Harwood Town and it was a sad day – as Rossendale fans will be feeling now."
The Showground will now be converted into houses and what happens to Rossendale United's Dark Lane ground will now come into question.
Rossendale had already resigned from the NWCL at the end of last season due to the finances but there was a group, like there was for Great Harwood, looking at trying to reform the club.
However with both grounds destroyed, the task is harder for anyone wanting to resurrect a non-league club.
"We looked around when the initial incident happened for a different home apart from Stanley," continued Bill.
"But playing on a park pitch somewhere, you wouldn't get the crowd, make the money from the bar or pay the players a lot so it was a no-go really. You need your own ground."
And, with Haslingden before them and Nelson since going out of business, Bill admits it is a hard time for non-league clubs – as Darlington have also shown this week.
"It was always a struggle but I enjoyed every minute of being at Great Harwood," said Bill, with Harwood dating back to the 1960s.
"You could never keep hold of your best players – we had Jonathan Smith, Andy Procter, James Dean and Matty Derbyshire who went on to play league football – but that was just the way it was.
"And also, with all the football on television, it's hard to get people to watch, especially when the team aren't doing as well so it was always a battle but one which had its rewards."
Harwood, like Rossendale, had a rich history including the likes of former England greats Ronnie Clayton and Bryan Douglas playing for them when they were in the Northern Premier League – attracting crowds of more than 2,000 – before they folded in 1978.
The club was reformed and became founder memories of the North West Counties League with the likes of Procter, now captain of Accrington Stanley, and Derbyshire, who moved to Blackburn Rovers and is now at Nottingham Forest, turning out at the Showground and the club yo-yoed up and down the NWCL leagues.
"It is, though, a sign of the times what is happening," added Bill. "Rossendale United were one of the biggest non-league clubs in the area for the last 40 or 50 years.
"There is a lot of history there which has now gone up in smoke and that's sad.
"If things had gone our way, I would still be at Great Harwood now. It's such a shame these things are happening to clubs."
And the North West Counties League feel there may be more non-league teams which go the way of Harwood, Rossendale, Nelson and Haslingden.
A NWCL spokesperson said: "It has never been easy to generate funds to keep football clubs at our level in existence, and in the current economic climate it's even more difficult than before.
"Clubs at our level rely heavily on volunteers to keep them running effectively and these days it seems that people are less willing to give up the time that is needed to take on the responsibilities involved in running a club.
"It's a real shame because given the opportunity non-league clubs in small towns can make a really positive contribution to the local community.
"They can make their facilities available for use, and give youngsters the opportunity to play football for their local team.
"But as the situation at Rossendale United has proved, unless the locals are prepared to rally round and support the club, a valuable community resource can be lost."
Great Harwood
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Dezső Kosztolányi  (Szabadka (tegenwoordig Subotica, Servië), 29 maart 1885 – Boedapest, 3 november  1936) was een Hongaars dichter, schrijver, vertaler en journalist. Hij wordt beschouwd als een van de belangrijkste Hongaarse literatoren van de 20e eeuw.

Levensloop
Kosztolányi was de zoon van een leraar wiskunde en natuurkunde in het destijds in Zuid-Hongarije gelegen stadje Szabadka. De schrijver werd geboren als Dezső István Izabella Kosztolányi de Nemeskosztolány en kwam uit een adellijke familie. Zijn moeder behoorde eveneens tot de kleine adel. Hij bezocht het gymnasium in zijn geboortestad en studeerde vanaf 1904 Hongaars en Duits, eerst in Wenen en daarna in Boedapest. Als student raakte hij bevriend met Mihály Babits en  Gyula Juhász, die eveneens letterkundige faam zouden verwerven. Vanaf 1905 werkte Kosztolányi als journalist, in 1906 werd hij bureauredacteur bij de krant Budapesti Napló. Hij rondde zijn studie niet meer af.

In 1907 verscheen zijn eerste dichtbundel Négy fal között (Tussen vier muren). Hij was vanaf 1908 actief voor het pas opgerichte, later leidende, Hongaarse letterkundige blad Nyugat, waarin van zijn hand een studie over Rilke verscheen. Kosztolányi kreeg vooral bekendheid door zijn in 1910 verschenen gedichtencyclus A szegény kisgyermek panaszai (Klaagzang van een arm klein kind). In 1913 publiceerde hij de anthologie Modern költők (Moderne dichters).

Na de Eerste Wereldoorlog trok hij veel aandacht met zijn omstreden column Pardon, het journalistieke werk zette hij na 1920 voort bij het blad Pesti Napló. Zijn gedichten van 1920-24 verschenen als cyclus onder de titel A bús ember panaszai (Klaagzang van de droevige man), in de bundel Meztelenül (1928, Naakt) koos hij voor de vrije vorm. In de jaren twintig publiceerde Kosztolányi ook literair proza, dat nog steeds veel gelezen wordt. De psychologisch georiënteerde korte romans Pacsirta (Leeuwerik), Aranysárkány (De gouden vlieger) en Édes Anna (Anna Édes) verschenen tussen 1924 en 1926. De verhalencyclus Esti Kornél (Kornél Esti) volgde in 1933.

In 1929 publiceerde hij een kritische studie over Endre Ady. Kosztolányi werd in 1930 gekozen als eerste voorzitter van de Hongaarse Pen-club. Begin jaren dertig bleek hij aan kanker te lijden. In 1933 verscheen zijn laatste sonnetcyclus Számadás (Rekenschap). Kosztolányi overleed in 1936. Hij  was gehuwd met de actrice Ilona Harmos, ze hadden één zoon.

Kosztolányi was vooral estheet en individualist, zijn werk laat een toenemende verdieping zien. In de communistische periode gold hij als burgerlijk en conservatief, maar ook toen werd hij erkend als voorbeeldig stilist. Kosztolányi schreef makkelijk en snel, naast 12 bundels gedichten publiceerde hij veel krantenartikelen en korte verhalen. Hij was tevens belangrijk als literair vertaler. Hij vertaalde werk van Shakespeare, Rilke, Goethe, Verlaine en Rimbaud, maar ook Alice in Wonderland.

Werk
In Nederlandse vertaling verschenen:
 Anna (1982, 2005, vert. Henry Kammer). Oorspronkelijke titel: Édes Anna.
 De bekentenissen van Kornél Esti (2007, vert. Mari Alföldy). Oorspronkelijke titel: Esti Kornél.
 Leeuwerik (2007, vert. Henry Kammer). Oorspronkelijke titel: Pacsirta.
 Nero, de bloedige dichter (2010, vert. Rogier van der Wal). Oorspronkelijke titel: Nero, a véres költő.
 De avonturen van Kornél Esti (2011, vert. Mari Alföldy). Oorspronkelijke titel: Esti Kornél(vervolg)
 De gouden vlieger (2013, vert. Mari Alföldy). Oorspronkelijke titel: Aranysárkány.

Hongaars dichter
Hongaars schrijver
Hongaars journalist
Kosztolányi, Dezső

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"One of our first reported cases of panniculolithiasis occurred in South Carolina, when an emergency physician ordered an abdominal series on a 475-lb. woman with abdominal pain. The radiologist saw an 8-mm calcification in the right mid-abdomen. Of course, he recommended clinical correlation, but could not rule out renal stone or a fecalith in the appendix.
Similar cases have been diagnosed with the aid of mammograms, extremity x-rays, and flexion/extension neck films. An Alabama man was sent to a local urologist after a suspicious prostate calcification was seen on x-ray of his pelvis, only to have the specialist find a broken piece of Werther's Original buried in the superior aspect of his FUPA (fatty upper private area).
There is no data yet on the long term morbidity and mortality of panniculolithiasis, but the new disease is a strong predictor of type II diabetes, high cholesterol, hypertension, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis.
OMG!! That is HILARIOUS, Judy!!
[email protected] "FUPA"! Kristina Fahringer Day, wanna add your 2 cents? I know you've seen this illness….
We've had to send these patients to the nearest zoo or water park, at various hospitals I've been in, in order to get imaging in the scanner big enough for whales or elephants.
Can you imagine how humiliating that must have been for the patients?
Body habitus prevents clear view of (fill in the blank).
I bet the radiology department was on pins and needles as the rad techs attempted to squeeze the 475 lb lady through the CT scanner.
I have also learned through a credible source that "Jake Ho" is the actual author of this article. This, if not rectified soon, is sure to start a scandal which may very well tear our nation apart.
A classmate of mine diagnosed "lost bologna sandwich" in a morbidly obese patient once. Patient came in for pain/itching under his pannus.
Dying… Will be using FUPA from now on.
They should have added to the list of associated conditions, fibromyalgia.
This is clearly a Photoshopped image. The graphics person had no clue. Most places use PACS system now.
Unless both of those patients have situs inversus, those X-rays are hung backwards.


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Ida B. Wells Drive (formerly Congress Parkway) is a major east–west street in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It runs east from the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it meets Interstate 90 (I-90), I-94 and I-290.  At Wells Street, Ida B. Wells Drive continues as a surface street past State Street and Michigan Avenue, until ending at Columbus Drive in Grant Park in front of the Buckingham Fountain. In 2018, the editorial board of The New York Times praised the Chicago City Council's renaming of the street to honor the journalist and civil rights activist Ida B. Wells.

Route description
Ida B. Wells Drive begins at the Jane Byrne Interchange, where it intersects the Kennedy, Dan Ryan and Eisenhower expressways. After passing through the interchange, the Drive passes under the Old Chicago Main Post Office, then over the South Branch of the Chicago River. At an interchange with Franklin Street and Wacker Drive, Ida B. Wells Drive changes from a freeway to a surface street. It then crosses north–south streets in downtown, including LaSalle Street, Clark Street, State Street and Michigan Avenue. At Michigan Avenue, Ida B. Wells Drive enters Grant Park, where it ends at Columbus Drive, just west of Buckingham Fountain.

West of the Jane Byrne interchange, Congress Parkway still exists in several disjointed segments, serving as a frontage road for parts of the Eisenhower Expressway, and as a minor street through several West Side neighborhoods.  In the western Cook County suburbs of Chicago, it is known as Congress Street.

History
Ida B. Wells Drive, formerly called Congress Parkway, was proposed in the 1909 Plan of Chicago as the central axis of the replanned city. The plan's authors, Daniel Burnham and Edward H. Bennett, proposed a broad new boulevard on the line of Congress Street that would cut through the long blocks between Van Buren and Harrison Streets, connecting a cultural center of new buildings in Grant Park to a new civic center centered on Congress and Halsted Street, then extending westward to parks and suburban areas beyond the city limits. Downtown, Congress Street was only two-blocks-long, platted in 1848 as 5th street, which ran from State Street east to Michigan Avenue.

In the late 1920s, the U.S. Post Office Department chose a site for Chicago's main post office that would block any future such boulevard. Bennett and the Chicago Plan Commission objected. Finally a compromise was reached that left an underpass-tunnel through the building, completed in 1933.

As planning for Chicago-area superhighways advanced in the 1920s, a route through the West Side was a high priority. When planners seemed to lean toward a Monroe Street alignment, Bennett published a 1929 study arguing the superiority of Congress Street. After an extensive study of alternatives, a Congress Street alignment was included in the city's 1940 Comprehensive Superhighway Plan.

During the 1930s, Chicago's plans for rapid transit became intertwined with plans for superhighways. When the Public Works Administration approved a grant for the city's downtown subways, it was conditioned on construction of the downtown portion of Congress Parkway. Chicago's "Subway Route No. 2" was being planned for a route under Milwaukee Avenue and Dearborn Street, turning westward under Congress Parkway, with a future extension westward anticipated.

Construction of the downtown section, which began in December 1949, presented several challenges. The new superhighway had to be carried above Clinton and Canal and Streets, through the Post Office at a level similar to surrounding streets, and across the South Branch of the Chicago River on twin bascule-type drawbridges. East of the river, ramps connected to Franklin Street and two levels of Wacker Drive before the end of controlled access at Wells Street. The platforms of LaSalle Street Station required new supports for creation of an underpass for Congress Parkway. More than two dozen buildings were cleared for the new street, including the 13-story Monon and 12-story Caxton Buildings on Dearborn Street, part of Printer's Row. East of State Street, arcaded sidewalks were cut into existing buildings, including the Auditorium Theater, to allow six lanes of auto traffic.

The new street opened for traffic from State Street to LaSalle Street in 1952, with the full length opened August 10, 1956.
A ceremonial stairway into Grant Park was altered to allow the new street to reach Columbus Drive. Plans for ramps under Buckingham Fountain to connect the new street to Lake Shore Drive were never carried out. Before I-290 was named the Dwight D. Eisenhower Expressway in the 1960s, it was called the Congress Expressway, because its eastern end was joined to Congress Parkway.

Rather than a new central axis for an expanded business district, the wide, heavily trafficked new street came to represent the southern boundary of the Loop. Small parcels cleared for construction but not needed for the street itself became gas stations and small parking lots. As Printers Row was redeveloped into residential buildings during the 1970s and 1980s, Congress Parkway came to be seen as a boundary between the office and residential districts.

When Chicago's new Harold Washington Library opened in October 1991 at State Street and Congress Parkway, it turned attention again to Ida B. Wells Drive's role as a civic gateway. A streetscaping project opened in 2013 used lighted median columns and sidewalk trellises to create an "electronic streetscape", whose changing colors are a reminder of Buckingham Fountain at the street's eastern end. A 2012 reconstruction of the south end of Wacker Drive added extensive landscaping around and over the ramps that connect with Congress Parkway at Franklin Street.

On July 25, 2018, the Chicago City Council renamed the street, which had been called Congress Parkway, Ida B. Wells Drive in honor of the civil rights activist Ida B. Wells; it is the first downtown Chicago street named for a woman of color. The name change did not affect roadway west of the expressway interchange. Street signs with the new name officially went up on February 11, 2019.

Transportation
The Congress Branch of the CTA Blue Line has stations from LaSalle Drive to Forest Park Transit Center under, in the median or next to Congress Parkway.

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The Little Wings charity is governed by a Board of volunteers highly experienced in their respective fields with complementary skill sets.
Janette Davie AM - Chairperson of the Board
Janette has spent most of her professional life in the Tourism and Travel industry both in Australia and in the USA. Her expertise lies in developing strong teams, and driving growth strategies both in commercial enterprise and in the Not for Profit sector where she has also spent many years. Janette has a broad knowledge of governance, finance, risk, privacy and data protection from her many Executive roles, the most recent of which was Mastercard Pty Ltd in Sydney. Janette is a Member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (MAICD) and joined the Board of Little Wings in January 2017, taking on the role of Chairperson of the Board in June 2017.
Phil Duvollet - Director
Phil has a strong aviation background having started his career as an Aircraft Maintenance Enginner in the Royal Australian Air Force. Phil worked for almost 10 years at Williamtown near Newcastle working on Macchi jet fighter trainers, Winjeel's and FA-18 Hornets, and was the volunteer Maintenance Officer for the Williamtown Flying Club for several years. Phil obtained his unrestricted pilot's licence at this Club and also obtained an aerobatic's rating participating in regional flying competitions. Phil holds a Master's Degree in Engineering from the University of NSW and now manages a project management consulting business where he consults to State Governments including the NSW Ministry of Health on various projects as well as CEO's, CFO's and Boards of large companies on their project risk profiles and capital portfolios. Phil has young children and was raised in the country so has a great appreciation of the challenges families living regionally experience. Phil is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and joined the Board of Little Wings November 2016.
Michael Semark - Director
Michael joined the Little Wings Board in October 2017. He is a Partner at the Global Executive seach firm Boyden. Michael brings over 25 years experience working in the fields of executive talent acquisition and human capital consulting as well as managing businesses in Australia and the UK. Michael is a visible figure in the provision of Interim Management Professionals and HR talent acqusition arena and has built a global reputation in his field. He leads the Interim Management Practice at Boyden and has an impressive track record across many sectors including banking, commerce and industry and public sector. Michael holds a degree in Hotel Management which has always given him a strong customer care ethos, and has worked as a child mentor with children's mentoring charity Chance UK, supporting children with emotional or behavioural difficulties. Outside of HR executive search Michael has 3 children, runs sprint triathlons and is a Master Diver with PADI.
Michael Sharp - Director
Michael joined the Board of Little Wings in October 2017. He has over 20 years experience in media and corporate affairs and over 10 years experience in investor relations. Since January 2011 he has been Group Head of Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations at Downer EDI Limited. His previous roles include Vice President Corporate Affairs at Brambles, Head of Corporate Communication at Qantas, and General Manager Corporate Affairs at Westfield Holdings. Michael was originally a lawyer and he also worked as a journalist with The Sydney Morning Herald for five years.
Mark Edmonds - Director
Mark joined the Board of Little Wings in November 2017. He is a Partner of professional services firm PwC, where he works with a diverse range of clients in industries including infrastructure and real estate. Prior to PwC, Mark was Director of Structuring and Fund Mandates at listed investment management firm Challenger Limited. He also started a talent management business providing professional agent representation to young and aspiring footballers. Mark holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting), a Masters of Taxation, and is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia. Mark enjoys all things outdoors with his family which includes his two young children.
Alexandra Bryant - Director
Alexandra joined the Board of Little Wings in August 2018. She has over 10 years experience in leadership, communication and marketing roles and is currently the Agency Director for Map and Page, a PR and content agency. Prior to this Alexandra worked for Westpac for 7 years across various marketing, media and project based roles focussed on delivering excellent customer outcomes. During this time Alexandra was a member of the NSW Community Board for the Westpac Foundation. She also has experience in HR and internal communications from her time with Colgate Palmolive. Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing/HR) and a Masters in Commerce (HR) from University of NSW. She is passionate about working organisations with a special purpose. When not working Alexandra enjoys travelling the world and exploring new cultures.
Clare Pearson - Chief Executive Officer
Clare is the CEO at Little Wings and has dedicated her career to the not-for-profit sector; most recently fulfilling roles as CEO in the anti-human trafficking and disability industries. Clare is a qualified psychologist, specialising in child and adolescent welfare, and passionate about working in community based projects aimed at making a difference in the lives of children and their families.
Following her training, Clare worked in positions of senior leadership in both Australia and the United Kingdom, establishing new projects of purpose and developing, leading and inspiring teams in executing innovative programs in the areas of child protection, early intervention, disability and education.
More recently, Clare authored a book titled, Threads of Hope, with the goal of celebrating the lives of human trafficking survivors. Ultimately, shining a light on the devastating scars humans have battled, the survivor stories of triumph and the incredible work, passion and intervention offered by Australians in creating change, raising the voice of those unable.
Clare is a strong believer in the power of people, whereby a united effort can effect meaningful and significant change on a local and global level.


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The Technology & Data team grounds everything that we do at Klick Health. It is the engine that powers the most advanced systems and the source of insights for the most comprehensive solutions. Having a partner that can deliver the comprehensive digital strategies required to be competitive in the marketplace is all here, in-house at Klick Health.
Our Technology & Data department has over 80 talented team members who have enabled thousands of projects including: brand websites, loyalty platforms, e-commerce solutions, custom applications, enterprise systems, mobile applications, data feed integrations, campaign management tools, business intelligence tools, as well as consolidated web hosting solutions. And in the healthcare industry, it goes without saying that we take privacy and security seriously so we build your systems to comply with all government and industry regulations, often going above and beyond the minimum requirements.
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The vintage Mattel Allan doll is 12" tall, he was first introduced in 1964 as Ken dolls friend, he has the same body size and markings as the Ken doll and shares his extensive wardrobe. Allan has just two outfits made and tagged "Allan"; his original swimsuit with striped jacket and the Best Man outfit shown below.
Allan is Midge Hadley's boyfriend, sometime in 1966 the Allan doll was discontinued from the Mattel line, then reappears again after 1990.
Straight legs, molded red hair, brown eyes, solid blue shorts, horizontal striped jacket or vertical striped which is less common with white terry cloth collar that is bonded to the fabric, blue strap cork sandals and a black wire stand.
The same as the straight leg doll, but with bendable legs, new red jacket, lighter blue shorts, blue strap cork sandals and a black or gold wire stand.
Markings are the same as the straight leg Allan doll.
This was the only outfit specifically made for the Allan doll other than his original swimsuit attire; it featured a white dinner jacket with half white lining, black zippered pants with soutache braid down the outside legs, white lace and pearl button trimmed white long sleeve shirt, red satin cummerbund and bowtie, black knit socks and black shoes.
This is the only case known that features only the Allan doll, he is shown wearing the Saturday Nite Date outfit. This case is made of a heavy navy blue vinyl and was featured in a Barbie Bazaar, Feb 2000 article. It was probably made for the Canadian market.
The Allan doll was named after Barbara Handler's (Mattel founders daughter) real husband Allan Segal. Only one Mattel vinyl case shows a graphic of both Barbie and Allan together, a high valued case. The Segal's have two children; Cheryl and Todd. The Segal's divorced in the 1960s, the Allan doll disappeared from the doll line in 1966, reappearing again after 1990.


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Minimum wage changes go into effect on January 1, 2021.
Are you prepared for the minimum wage increase? Find out if your state will be increasing minimum wage in 2021.
This year more than 20 states will increase the minimum wage in their area. Although the federal rate remains the same at $7.25, the city and state rate increases will vary based on jurisdiction. Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. experts say that states following a step-up approach tend to have higher minimum wage rates than those taking a cost of living adjustment approach.
Changes went into effect on January 1, 2021, for most states, while others like Oregon, Florida, and Nevada will see increases later in the year. California will have the highest minimum wage state rate at $14.00 for employers with 26 or more employees; however, Emeryville, CA minimum wage will increase to $16.84, becoming the country's highest minimum wage rate. These changes come during a time where our economy is recovering from the 2020 Pandemic. In response to COVID-19, states like New Jersey increased wages to $3.00 more than the state minimum wage for those employed by long term health care facilities.
This quick-change means that payroll professionals need to hustle to implement changes for the new minimum wage requirements. To save time this year, consider partnering with a tailored payroll provider to help manage your payroll budget and update you on further announcements regarding minimum wage. Today, 25 states will be increasing the minimum wage however, the list is expected to grow throughout the year. MVP Staffing put together a breakdown of minimum wage requirements by state below. Check back for updates to this list.
State 2020 Minimum Wage 2021 Minimum Wage
Alabama $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum) $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum)
Alaska $10.19 $10.34
Arizona $12.00 $12.15
Arkansas $10.00 $11.00
California $13.00 $14.00*
Colorado $12.00 $12.32
Connecticut $12.00 $13.00 (effective 8/1/21)
Delaware $9.25 $10.25
Washington D.C. $15.00 $15.00
Florida $8.56 $10.00 (effective 9/30/21)
Georgia $5.15 (Employers subject to Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the $7.25 Federal minimum wage.) $5.15 (Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the $7.25 Federal minimum wage)
Hawaii $10.10 $10.10
Idaho $7.25 $7.25
Illinois $10.00 $11.00
Indiana $7.25 $7.25
Iowa $7.25 $7.25
Kansas $7.25 $7.25
Kentucky $7.25 $7.25
Louisiana $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum) $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum)
Maine $12.00 $12.15
Maryland $11.00 $11.75**
Massachusetts $12.75 $13.50
Michigan $9.65 $9.87
Minnesota $10.00 $10.08***
Mississippi $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum) $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum)
Missouri $9.45 $10.30
Montana $8.65 $8.75
Nebraska $9.00 $9.00
Nevada $8.00 $8.75 (effective 7/1/21)****
New Hampshire $7.25 $7.25
New Jersey $11.00 $12.00*****
New Mexico $9.00 $10.50
New York $11.80 $12.50******
North Carolina $7.25 $7.25
North Dakota $7.25 $7.25
Ohio $8.70 $8.80
Oklahoma $7.25 $7.25
Oregon $12.00 $12.75 (effective 7/1/21)******
Pennsylvania $7.25 $7.25
Rhode Island $10.50 $11.50
South Carolina $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum) $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum)
South Dakota $9.30 $9.45
Tennessee $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum) $7.25 (Federal, no state minimum)
Texas $7.25 $7.25
Utah $7.25 $7.25
Vermont $10.96 $11.75
Virginia $7.25 $9.50 (effective 5/1/21)
Washington $13.50 $13.69
West Virginia $8.75 $8.75
Wisconsin $7.25 $7.25
Wyoming $5.15 (Employers subject to Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the Federal minimum wage.) $5.15 (Employers subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay the $7.25 Federal minimum wage)
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In the last 30 years, intellectual property (IP) and transfer pricing (TP) have become increasingly important for companies. At Copenhagen Economics, we help clients to develop, improve and defend IP and TP strategies, and to present strategic decisions to stakeholders using hard facts and clear stories.
We employ state-of-the art economic models to develop our recommendations, which are customised to each client's specific challenges and opportunities. We support our clients with pragmatic solutions for internal and external strategic, legal and taxation purposes.
Our multinational team is based in the Nordic region and collaborates with clients around the world. From Macau in the Pacific Ocean, to Bolivia in South America, while taking the long route through Asia, Africa, Europe and North America, we can truly say that we serve clients locally in national markets as well as internationally.
Our experienced economists quantify the economic value of intellectual property and related intangible assets to help you answer IP-related questions.
At Copenhagen Economics, we analyse IP and intangible assets (including patents, trademarks, trade secrets and copyrights) for strategic and monetisation purposes as well as for disputes and litigation. Our clients include well-respected law firms and local and multinational organisations.
Our IP strategy and monetisation advice helps clients make informed IP-related decisions across business units. We have experience in evaluating early-stage technologies, market assessments, and licensing opportunities (incl. rate-setting), as well as quantifying the value of intangible assets for divestments, M&A, and VC/PE financing.
Our experts provide guidance, expert witness reports, and testimony in IP disputes and litigation at venues in various European countries, the USA, Central and South America, and Africa. Our experience includes e.g. damages analyses such as computation of lost profits, price erosion, reasonable royalties, evaluation of portfolio license terms and conditions, and trademark valuations.
We use our experience to offer customised IP advice to suit each client's specific need.
Our transfer pricing advice is centred around value-creation and economic substance.
Intra-group transactions have grown in significance over the last decade. Existing regulation on the arm's length principle can be misapplied to achieve an outcome where the allocation of profits is not aligned with the underlying economic activity.
Our transfer pricing advice is focused on value-creation in the quality we provide as well as in the efficient and effective transfer pricing systems we propose. Ensuring that your transfer prices are consistent with economic activity helps you to mitigate tax risks. We produce the documentation you need to defend your case against tax authorities, based on the applicable regulations following the OECD BEPS initiative as well as existing and new local tax regulations.
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We support multinational clients in their specific typesof transfer pricing needs. Our work covers all types of intercompany transactions, including intangibles, services, financial transactions, business restructurings and transfer of functions, and many more.


A eight-year-old girl has been revealed as the second victim of last night's Manchester Arena suicide attack that killed 22.
Saffie Rose Roussos died in the suicide bombing at the Ariana Grande concert which also maimed 59, her school has confirmed.
Saffie, who had become separated from her Mum and sister moments before, was killed during the attack. Saffie's mum and sister are being treated for shrapnel wounds in separate hospitals.
Devastated Mr Upton said in a statement, "News of Saffie's death in this appalling attack has come as a tremendous shock to all of us and I would like to send our deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
"Saffie was simply a beautiful little girl in every aspect of the word. She was loved by everyone and her warmth and kindness will be remembered fondly. Saffie was quiet and unassuming with a creative flair.
Twelve children under the age of 16 were among the 59 casualties taken to hospital after the bombing, says the North West Ambulance Service.
Meanwhile, police swooped to arrest a 23-year-old man in Chorlton, South Manchester, thought to be an associate of the suicide bomber.
Thousands of adults, teenagers and children screamed and fled in panic as a terrorist detonated a huge bomb – thought to be packed with nails and bolts – just as Ariana's concert ended at 10.33pm.


Latitude, more commonly known as Latitude on the River, is one of the few waterfront residential units that is not in front of a beach. Yes, you read it right since Latitude on the River stands right before the Miami River (hence the name). Not only does it give a new perspective on a what an oceanfront residential building should be, but it also breaks grounds when it comes to price.
The average selling price of a square foot at Latitude is only on the low end of Brickell/ Brickell Key. There is a total of 452 units in the building and they range from the lower end up to a decent mid range for Brickell/ Brickell Key. According to online listing sites, there's only 30 or so units for sale out of those 452 residential units. This seems to be an indicator that Latitude on the River lives up to its expectations in spite of the affordable price.
Buyers seem to be content at the investment opportunity. Their residential units come with these luxury fixes: balcony overlooking the river and Miami skyline, marble or granite countertops for the kitchen and bathrooms, walk-in closets, glass windows surrounding the unit, and built-in modern appliances. If you are getting a penthouse, the height of your living area is up to 12-feet as compared to the usual 9-feet.
On top of the luxury condo units, there is a number of amenities that complement the design and interior of the building like landscaped meditation garden, sports lounge with billiard tables, infinity-edge pool, fully equipped gym, among others. According to other owners and residents of the building, the staff also adds to the five-star environment. Services like reception, valet, and security are always 24 hours and guests can even have their packages delivered all throughout the day and night.


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Regent discusses priority with Faculty Council
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CU Boulder, UCCS, CU Denver, CU Anschutz Medical Campus, CU South Denver, CU System, Faculty, Staff
As a term-limited member of the Board of Regents, Stephen Ludwig knows his window for achieving objectives is now measured in months, rather than years.
He led off a conversation with the Faculty Council at its Sept. 28 meeting at 1800 Grant St. by noting that he'll complete his second six-year term in January 2019. That horizon has him paying close attention to key initiatives, including the development of a three-year, fully online, intercampus bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies that he introduced in 2015.
"I want to make sure this three-year online degree thing doesn't die on the vine," Ludwig told the governance group.
He said its development is moving forward, with an anticipated launch in fall 2018. Recently, members of the board and campus leadership took part in a conference call with representatives of the much larger State University of New York system to learn more about its online education efforts.
"I'm passionate about that, because – not to detract from the great work we're doing on our campuses – but if we're going to meet the needs of the state and the country, we have to figure out (online education expansion)," he said.
Ludwig expressed his appreciation for the work of faculty members, and recalled how he came to appreciate shared governance from early in his experience as a regent.
"Kyle Hybl and I came onto the board at the same time and we wanted to do cohort testing," Ludwig said. "We got it through, then the faculty didn't like it. It didn't go very far. It bombed because we didn't do it right – we needed to work with you all.
"That was a very hard lesson to learn. I share that lesson with other regents, that if you want to be successful, don't skip the steps."
Michael Lightner, vice president for academic affairs, said discussion of the three-year online degree proposal is on the agenda of the next meeting of the Board of Regents University Affairs Committee, set for 10 a.m. Oct. 25 at 1800 Grant St.
Lightner also encouraged faculty to continue reviewing and providing feedback on Article 5 and Policy 5, which is currently being examined as part of the systemwide review of Regents Laws and Policies. The goal is to have compiled a document for review by early December.
Also at the meeting, Dan Montez, director of the Office of Policy and Efficiency (OPE), provided this guide to current policy news and updates.
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The cover story in last October's Thinking Minnesota was Katherine Kersten's devastating expose of left-wing indoctrination and bullying in the Edina public schools. The Edina schools have made a firm commitment to leftism, at the same time that the quality of education, as shown most broadly in MCA test results, has declined relative to other Minnesota public school systems. If you haven't read that article you should; you can find it here.
In the just-released January issue of Thinking Minnesota, Kathy follows up on her October story. As the controversy over the Edina public schools exploded, many parents, students and teachers contacted Kathy to relate their own stories of left-wing indoctrination, discrimination and bullying. Some of those stories are reflected in the update; there is also information about the lawsuit that a number of con-conforming students and parents have commenced against the Edina School District and school officials.


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"And the final use for peanuts!?!… Murder!"
-Thomas Jefferson Carver, the last line of his "Peanuts, Peanuts, Peanuts!" expo, circa 1934; originally named Wilfred J. Carver, Thomas Jefferson Carver adopted his new moniker to capitalize on the then famous George Washington Carver. Like his G.W. Carver counterpart, T.J. Carver earned moderate fame for creating new uses for the common peanut, though T.J.'s were much less scientific (i.e. packing peanuts were originally just peanuts before the invention of styrofoam). In March of 1934, as the grand finale in his keynote speech at the "Peanuts, Peanuts, Peanuts!" expo in New York City, Thomas Jefferson Carver confessed to a full crowd that he had murdered his estranged wife, who had a documented peanut allergy. Carver was arrested on the spot and was soon sentenced to life in prison. As a result of his brash confession and his signature top hat, monocle and cane, Carver became somewhat of a celebrity inside the walls of Sing Sing Prison and earned the nickname, Mr. Peanut. After his death in 1942 (ironically choked on a cashew), the Planters Nut Company capitalized on his odd image with their new cartoon mascot.-
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"The eyes are the window to the soul… and the mouth is the front door to the soul…. which makes thine head the soul's house. I would venture thine ears serve as some sort of irregularly shaped chimney or something, but I doth not know for certain. Thus, the point I'm trying to pass tis that a man's home is his castle, so it doth makes sense that a soul's home would be its castle…. therefore thine head be a castle. Halt… about what were we conversing?"
– William Shakespeare, circa 1615; it's often debated as to whether or not the opening line of this quote was a Shakespeare original. It is known, however, that in his later years Bill would often hang around his bar (MacBeth's Scottish Bar & Grill) and make drunkenly profound statements to anyone who would listen to his incoherent ramblings. Most nights would end with him challenging bar patrons to do shots of whiskey out of the prop skull used in his production of Hamlet.-
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"A picture is worth a thousand words… and a piece of your soul."
-Edwin Land, inventor of the Polaroid camera, circa 1932; After spending a semester in Australia on a "study abroad" program through Harvard, Land became fascinated with the Australian Aborigine's belief that a photograph could actually steal a portion of a person's soul. Secretly, Land took to this belief himself and devoted much of his career to developing his soul stealing technology. His crowning achievement was the public release of his instant develop Polaroid camera in late 1948 (Land had lobbied to name the camera the "Soul Swapper 5000" but was voted down by the company's board of directors). Upon his death in 1991, it is rumored that his personal assistant discovered his "collection of souls", which consisted of over 5 million Polaroids of complete strangers. His assistant promptly had them all shredded to avoid Land being dubbed "a real creeper" in the public's mind. (Fun sub-fact: Land's personal assistant was actually a man named Ed Roland, who would later become the leader singer for the band Collective Soul.)–
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"If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. If you want to see the true measure of a wizard, watch how he treats his house elves. Rest in peace, Dobby, I love you."
-J.K. Rowling, July 22, 2007; the first half of this quote was originally published in J.K. Rowling's, Harry Potter And The Chamber of Secrets. She later added to the quote in a press release the day after publication of her final book in the series, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows. Despite the fact she killed the character herself, Rowling was devastated by the death of Dobby the House-Elf and could not write for months after. In tribute to her beloved Dobby, she gave a single dirty sock to every person at every book signing for a full year after.
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"Do… or do not. Care less, I could not."
-Yoda, excerpt from the original draft of the Star Wars: Episode V script, circa 1978; The part of Yoda was originally earmarked to be played by an aging Marlon Brando, but after multiple readings George Lucas decided it was too gritty a take on this crucial character. To fill the role, Lucas approached his puppeteers asking for a cross between Brando and Kermit the Frog. I think you'll agree they hit the nail on the head. –
"If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants. If I have moved faster than others, it is by sitting on the backs of unicorns. If I end up living longer than others, it is because I've boobi-trapped the underside of my bed against boogie-men."
-Sir Isaac Newton, in a letter to friend, Robert Hooke, February 15, 1676; Though a brilliant scientific mind, Sir Isaac Newton was a staunch believer in all kinds of mythical creatures. His absurd claims annoyed his more envious friends, and he often attributed his discoveries to these outlandish encounters. For example, Newton claimed to have thought of his First Law of Motion when he was thrown from the back of a minotaur because it stopped too quickly. His family made up the thing about the apple falling from a tree after his death as a means of saving face.
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"I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country. Were I a cat, I would have nine, and I'd give them all for my country. How cooleth would that be?"
-Nathan Hale, September 22, 1776; Nathan Hale, American hero, spoke these words moments before being hanged by the British for espionage during the Revolutionary War. Hale was survived by his brother Enoch and his 28 cats. He had disturbing amount of cats. This quote originally appeared in the "Patriot Cats" December 1776 issue of Cat Fancy magazine. –
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"So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear… is fear itself… although, fascists are pretty scary too… and communists… killer bees… axe murderers… polio… organized crime… dust bowls… sharknados…"
-Franklin D. Roosevelt, circa March 1933; In this original draft of his first inaugural address, FDR went on to list over 550 things that Americans had to fear. By the end of the rehearsal he had reduced five staff members to tears, prompting him to nix his list of examples.-
*Unfortunately, historians and Hollywood rarely recognize FDR as the originator of the "sharknado" concept.
July 25, 2014 July 25, 2014 / allenbr9	/ Leave a comment
"Watson… come here… I want to see you… bring me a large pepperoni pizza… with cheesy bread."
-Alexander Graham Bell, March 10, 1876; the first words ever to be transmitted electronically over the phone. Typically we see this quote without the final portion as it detracts from the importance of the event. This was, however, the first instance of someone ordering food over the phone. Five minutes later, Bell received the worlds first telemarketing call and was asked to consider switching his long distance service. Distraught by the revelation of what he'd unleashed on the world, Bell was too depressed to finish his pizza and cheesy bread and was force to share with Watson, whom he had not fed for three days.-
The Ugly Puckling
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take. And statistically speaking, YOU miss about 75% of the shots you DO take. So technically, you're missing 175% of all your shots… which makes you a real loser."
-Victor Nadrofsky, Wayne Gretzky's pee wee league hockey coach, circa 1969; Gretzky famously gave a shortened, more motivational version of this quote later in life. In his unauthorized biography, The Ugly Puckling, the author alludes to unsubstantiated comments that Mr. Gretzky may or may not have made about this kind of tough love being a key factor in his success.-
The History Of The Donut
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Timeline Of A Mental Breakdown
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Dropped Knowledge


The trumpet judgments have showered the face of the earth.
A meteor mass has contaminated 1/3 of the earth's water.An astronomical eclipse has depleted 1/3 of the earth's day/night.
A demonic locust attack upon the ungodly has occurred.
A second military demonic attack has occurred.
Humanity was horrified under the seal judgments, after the horn judgments humanity becomes hardened. A horrible thing take place upon the earth and all humanity seeks to do is blaspheme God.
I. The Appearance of an Angel.


text:
using namespace std;

double initalHeight()
{
	cout << "Enter the initial height of the tower in meters: " << endl;
	double initialHeight;
	cin >> initialHeight;
	return initialHeight;
}

double distanceFallen(int sec)
{
	return myConstants::gravity*sec*sec / 2;
}

double currentHeight(double inital_height, int sec)
{
	return inital_height - distanceFallen(sec);
}

void printCurrentHeight(double current_height, int sec)
{
	if (current_height > 0)
		cout << "At " << sec << " seconds, the ball is at height: " << current_height << " meters" << endl;
	else
		cout << "At " << sec << " seconds, the ball is on the ground." << endl;
}

int main()
{
	double initialHeight = initalHeight();

	int seconds = 0;
	double height;

	do
	{
		height = currentHeight(initialHeight, seconds);
		printCurrentHeight(height, seconds);
		seconds++;
	} while (height > 0);

	system("pause");
	return 0;
}

redpajama_set_name: RedPajamaGithub


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Running stores all across America are coming together on Monday, April 22nd in support for Boston.
Runners for Boston is a fun run/walk to bring the community together to show our support for those affected in Boston on Monday, April 15th.
On the run/walk, we encourage you to sport your past/present Boston Marathon gear, the iconic Boston Marathon blue & yellow, or any race shirt.
The run will start/finish at Appleton Memorial Park, where changing facilities and restrooms are available in the Family Ice Center. Maps and multiple distances will be available. All levels welcome.
Beginning Tuesday at 2PM, in partnership with Fleet Feet stores across the country and other members of the Independent Running Retailers Association, we're making available a "Runners For Boston" shirt to raise funds for those affected by the bombings. Beginning Tuesday at 2PM, the shirt can be purchased at Feet Feet Sports Fox Valley. The price is $20 and all profits will be donated to One Fund Boston, the charity endorsed by the Boston Athletic Association to aid those affected by the bombing.


This cruise was a kind of southern-eastern Caribbean combined.
The view from our balcony looking across the harbor at Port Everglades.
We're looking at Emerald Princess, Seven Seas Navigator, and Maasdam.
Some yachts along 17th street in Ft Lauderdale and the Hyatt Pier 66 in the distance.
The Seaborn Legend leaving port.
Hotel Zone across the island.
We're in Curacao now. Here's the Grand Princess WITH her shopping cart look. (the Skywalkers nightclub across the back) This was removed in April/May 2011.
A new hotel/shopping area by the ship.
The Queen Emma Floating Bridge.
The view back toward the ship from the Emma bridge.
The Rif Fort on the left with the newer hotel and shopping area I showed in previous shots.
The bridge opened to let a boat thru.
The Ocean Victory yacht visiting.
The man-made beach/pool at the Renaissance Curacao Resort and Casino.
Another view of the Resort, Casino and shopping area.
Another view of the "pool".
Welcome to Barbados. Eclipse, the worlds largest private yacht coming into port. It's owned by Russian Roman Abramovich and is 536 feel long.
One of the super delux lifeboats.
At 184 feet, poor Pangea looks small by comparison.
Sea Princess at its dock.
Now that is a swim platform!
One last shot of the big monster.
You can never have too many sunset shots when you're at sea.
A bit of rain in St Vincent but at least it made a rainbow.
Contrasting homes on St Vincent.
A Fred Olsen ship in port at the same time. Different doc area though.
The cruise ship area (and downtown) area of Bassetere St Kitts. Look back at the 2002 trip. There was NOTHING other than the Teal colored building back then.
Cakewalk again with the side door open.
The tiny little tender inside.
Navy ships in port in Santo Domingo Dominican Republic.
A back side view of Mondesi, defender of the Indian cause.
I never knew Santo Domingo was so big.


Summary: Hailey Kendrick always does exactly what's expected of her. She has the right friends, dates the perfect boy, gets good grades, and follows all the rules. But one night, Hailey risks everything by breaking a very big rule in a very public way...and with a very unexpected partner in crime. Hailey gets caught, but her accomplice does not, and Hailey takes the fall for both of them.
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text:
import React from 'react';
import { Form, FormGroup, FormControl, Col, ControlLabel, Button } from 'react-bootstrap';

export class SettingsFormGlobal extends React.Component {
  constructor() {
    super();
  }

  render() {
    const hidden = this.props.locked ? 'hidden' : '';

    return(
      <Form horizontal>

        <FormGroup>
          <Col componentClass={ControlLabel} class={"btn-group btn-block " + hidden} sm={2}>
            <Button bsStyle="success" bsSize="medium" block>Save</Button>
          </Col>

          <Col componentClass={ControlLabel} class={"btn-group btn-block " + hidden} sm={2}>
            <Button bsStyle="warning" bsSize="medium" block>Cancel</Button>
          </Col>

        </FormGroup>

      </Form>
    );
  }
}


The actor was spotted in Tirupati ahead of the release of his upcoming film Vivegam which is touted to be a spy-thriller.
Thala Ajith, as he fondly called by his fans, visited Tirupati to seek blessings of Lord Venkateswara ahead of the release of his upcoming film Vivegam. Visitoss and pilgrims present around had a fan moment and requested the Vivegam star for selfies which the actor obliged to graciously. Ajith visits Tirupati very often and specially as a pre-release ritual ahead of all his films. Vivegam, his next spy-thriller, is tentatively scheduled to be released on August 11th, 2017.
Vivegam is being directed by Siva and is touted to be an action-thriller which would have Ajith playing the role of an armed officer. The teaser and the songs released so far have created huge hype around the film and fans of Ajith are very excited about to the release of the film.
Director Siva recently spoke about Vivegam and said that their team is doing their best to make sure the quality is of top notch. Siva also lashed out trolls and meme that are doing rounds online making comments at Ajith's muscular look.
"While working on a film, I don't really get worked up, thinking about people's reaction. I give my 100% to the movie. I am truthful to what I do. Hence, I think hard work pays.Moreover, I am a strong believer and am sure that God blesses those who work hard. I think the results come naturally," said reacting to the social media responses.
Besides Ajith Kumar, Vivegam features Kajal Aggarwal and Akshara Haasan in the female lead roles. Bollywood actor Vivek Oberoi is playing an important role in Vivegam.


It's so relaxing and such a beautiful place to unplug and go off grid for a few days to recharge. We have 5 children 4yrs to 14yrs and they absolutely love it there.
The games room was excellent for adults and kids.The grounds were well maintained and designed around surrounding accommodation.Loved the peaceful countryside atmosphere at Taradale Estate.
The house has so much character, beautiful old windows with gorgeous garden views and it was so comfortable. The linen was lovely and new and fresh and the beds are very comfortable. I could have laid in the comfortable king bed looking out to the garden for hours!
The facilities and surroundings were delightful for a family friendly retreat. We would definitely return to wind back from the busyness of our lives and capture what is real.
We felt like we were at home, there was a peaceful ambiance and a generally positive feeling. The grounds were beautiful, the facilities lovely and accessible and the games room was fun. The beds were comfy and the wood heater made it warm and toasty.
Beautiful cottages and great activities to do on the estate. Beds were super comfy and facilities were great for 6 of us.
Beautiful peaceful location, stunning gardens, lovely decor. Host was exceptionally helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Could not have asked for a better holiday stay.
Lock in a great price for Taradale House Estate – rated 9 by recent guests!
Taradale House Estate This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Taradale House is located in the Goldfields region of North Central Victoria approximately half way between Castlemaine and Kyneton. The property offers self contained cottages, surrounded by beautiful gardens, lawns and Elm Trees.
Easily accessible from the Calder freeway, Taradale House is a 30-minute drive south of Bendigo and a 50-minute drive from Melbourne Airport.
There are plenty of areas to explore including a walled rose garden, secret paved garden, vineyard and more. Guests can enjoy a walk down to the Coliban River at the foot of the property or relax in the oversize wicker lounges in the pegola, which also offers a wood fired oven.
Each cottage contains a DVD player and a TV in the living room and master bedrooms. Each kitchen is fully equipped and includes a BBQ.
There is a games room with free arcade games, table tennis and a trampoline. Other facilities include a seasonal swimming pool and hot tub, sauna, fitness center and a double-story treehouse for children. The property caters for group bookings and offers a barn where everyone can eat together, with a large kitchen, dining and lounging area.
This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Taradale! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.
This property is also rated for the best value in Taradale! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.
When would you like to stay at Taradale House Estate?
This 3-bedroom villa has a bathroom with a shower, bath and free toiletries. It also includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player and a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave, stove top and a dishwasher.
This 2-bedroom villa has a fully equipped kitchen, 1 bathroom and a lounge/dining area. It also includes a TV and a DVD player in the living room and master bedroom.
Bedroom 2: 2 single-sized beds.
This 2-bedroom villa has a fully self-contained kitchen and a bathroom with a large spa bath and a walk-in shower. It also includes a TV and a DVD player in the living room and master bedroom.
This 3-bedroom family villa has a bathroom with a shower, bath and free toiletries. It also includes a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, stove top and an oven.
This 3-bedroom family villa has pool views and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a clawfoot bath. It also includes a fully self-contained kitchen and a living area with a TV and a DVD player.
Bedroom 3: 1 double-sized bed and 2 single-sized beds.
This villa has a balcony, oven and hot tub.
Taradale House Boutique Retreat and Garden Weddings also offer group bookings for 20 or more. It is ideal for family gatherings, clubs, conferences, birthday parties and Christmas celebrations.
The property offers close access to many vineries in the area as well as local attractions such as Turpin's falls, Trentham falls, Maldon antique shopping and the Castlemaine Steam train.
House Rules Taradale House Estate takes special requests – add in the next step!
Debit card Taradale House Estate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Taradale House Estate accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Please inform Taradale House Estate of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
There are some areas outside that are unsafe for small children. In particular the pool gate did not slam shut properly so thiscould be extremely dangerous if left open accidentally. There is old play equipment that is unsafe. The kitchen did not have basic cooking provisions such as salt and pepper and oil for cooking. The water temperature in the shower is temperamental.
The outdoor furniture & exterior of the french doors were covered in cobwebs.
Friendly accessible staff. Excellent games room. Great facilities and Garden/ grounds environment. Child friendly.
Some of the bits and bobs left in drawers were a bit odd.
The room was billed for 6 people, yet there was only lounge seating for two. It would have been good to know that the third bedroom was only accessible through the bathroom. The shower was located in the bathtub which made it a bit dangerous for older people. The slide was dangerously steep. It would have been good to have access to the pool.
We were given difficult directions to follow. Sadly we ended up in the wrong cabin (which we thought was correct) and we're given quite a rude and abrupt phone call from the owner the following day even when we agreed to pay more money. We were also interrupted in the middle of the night as our power points shut off causing my husbands sleep apnea machine to shut down as well as phone charger. Our bed was ridiculously uncomfortable as well as the pillows.
The Wifi was intermittent. Went to the main hall for better reception.
The beds were comfy and fire was great.


Chaebong Nam is a Postdoctoral Fellow at Harvard Department of Government. Before YPP, she worked for an e-Government project on public participation at Cornell Law School, known as the Cornell eRulemaking Initiative (CeRI). Originally from South Korea, she taught social studies in a Seoul middle school for about four years. Her research interests revolve around youth civic engagement, digital media and learning, youth participatory research, online public discussion, and community informatics. Chaebong received a BA and MA in Education from Seoul National University in Korea and a PhD in Education from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in 2012.