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Is Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) A Good Stock To Buy?
Our extensive research has shown that imitating the smart money can generate significant returns for retail investors, which is why we track more than 700 prominent money managers and analyze their quarterly 13F filings. The stocks that are heavily bought by hedge funds historically outperformed the market, though there is no shortage of high profile failures like hedge funds' recent losses in Facebook. Let's take a closer look at what the funds we track think about Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) in this article.
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) investors should pay attention to a decrease in hedge fund sentiment lately. Agilent Technologies, Inc. was in 40 hedge funds' portfolios at the end of September. There were 45 hedge funds in our database with Agilent Technologies positions at the end of the previous quarter. Not only that the company is slowly losing interest from smart money investors, it is not even close to being among the most popular stocks with hedge funds (see the list of 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds in Q3 of 2018). But, does that mean it is not worthy of your portfolio? We'll try to find out.
In the financial world there are plenty of indicators stock market investors employ to analyze their holdings. A couple of the best indicators are hedge fund and insider trading activity. Our experts have shown that, historically, those who follow the best picks of the best investment managers can outpace the market by a significant margin (see the details here).
For a detailed analysis Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) we tracked this review about the stock written by a Life Science Tools analyst at Goldman Sachs.
"Goldman Sachs Life Science Tools analyst Patrick Donnelly sees 29% upside to Buy-rated Agilent (on the Conviction List) over the next 12 months. Our analyst is constructive on Agilent heading into F4q18 results and sees continued positive fundamental trends across Tools, providing an attractive set-up even as Agilent shares have underperformed the group by ~230bps since DHR opened the Tools reporting season on 10/17. He believes consensus estimates coming into the quarter will prove conservative while initial FY19 guidance (and a potential increased share repurchase program) should help re-orient investors to the FY19 story, which is underappreciated in his view. With valuation still reasonable (A trades at a 2x discount to Tool on EV/EBITDA), our analyst believes Monday's print should act as a clearing event as A has the most attractive 2019 set-up in his coverage.
What does the smart money think about Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A)?
At the end of the third quarter, a total of 40 of the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey were long this stock, a change of -11% from the second quarter of 2018. On the other hand, there were a total of 40 hedge funds with a bullish position in A at the beginning of this year. So, let's examine which hedge funds were among the top holders of the stock and which hedge funds were making big moves.
D E Shaw was the largest shareholder of Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A), with a stake worth $355.8 million reported as of the end of September. Trailing D E Shaw was Cantillon Capital Management, which amassed a stake valued at $249.2 million. Citadel Investment Group, AQR Capital Management, and Impax Asset Management were also very fond of the stock, giving the stock large weights in their portfolios.
Because Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) has faced bearish sentiment from the aggregate hedge fund industry, it's safe to say that there exists a select few money managers who sold off their full holdings last quarter. Intriguingly, Benjamin A. Smith's Laurion Capital Management sold off the biggest position of all the hedgies watched by Insider Monkey, comprising an estimated $14.5 million in stock, and Jason Karp's Tourbillon Capital Partners was right behind this move, as the fund cut about $13.9 million worth. These transactions are intriguing to say the least, as aggregate hedge fund interest fell by 5 funds last quarter.
Let's check out hedge fund activity in other stocks similar to Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A). These stocks are Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK), Liberty Global plc (NASDAQ:LBTYA), NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP), and Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV). This group of stocks' market values are closest to A's market value.
As you can see these stocks had an average of 34 hedge funds with bullish positions and the average amount invested in these stocks was $1159 million. That figure was $2814 million in A's case. Aptiv PLC (NYSE:APTV) is the most popular stock in this table. On the other hand Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (NYSE:SWK) is the least popular one with only 27 bullish hedge fund positions. Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:A) is not the most popular stock in this group but hedge fund interest is still above average. This is a slightly positive signal but we'd rather spend our time researching stocks that hedge funds are piling on. In this regard APTV might be a better candidate to consider a long position.


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Sermon August 19, 2018 preached by the Rev. Carolyn H. Eklund
August 23, 2018 by The Rev. Carolyn H. Eklund
Year B; FB Proper 15; 8.19.2018
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if we were prohibited from participating in Holy Communion. What would it be like if it was even dangerous to participate in The Eucharist? It was dangerous for the early Christians who were persecuted by the Roman Empire. The history of their hiding in the catacombs tells us that it must have been dangerous to be openly Christian; dangerous to say the prayers and dangerous to receive the Bread and the Cup of Christ.
Would we miss gathering together like this? To see one another face-to-face, publicly blessing the elements that Christ gave us in his Last Supper? What IF sharing like this was dangerous?
Five summers ago, I participated in a trip to El Salvador to learn about the group Cristosal and the work they do to train the people to advocate for themselves against corrupt local governments. During that trip we visited the little stucco house of Archbishop Oscar Romero of San Salvador. His little house was built on the grounds of the Divine Providence Hospital, a hospital for the terminally ill. The sisters who run the hospital built this modest home adjacent to their chapel after Romero became Archbishop of San Salvador. By this time, he had moved out of the bishop's palace to be closer to the poor and suffering.
In his early days as priest and bishop, Oscar Romero was a good friend of the wealthy land-owners of San Salvador. As he rose in the ranks of the Catholic Church, the wealthy developed close friendships with him. They were thrilled when the Vatican promoted him to be Archbishop.
In El Salvador, corruption and murder were the means by which people gained and retained wealth. Poor people were oppressed, their land was stolen from them and what little money they had was also stolen from them.
Local priests spoke out against a government that allowed these abuses and seemed to back them. It was when a good friend of Oscar Romero's and beloved priest of the peasants was murdered for speaking out on behalf of the peasants that Romero began to re-think his theology and actions.
Soon after the murder of the priest, Romero called all the people to Mass in the rural church in the town of the priest that was killed. He closed all the Catholic schools for three days to mourn his death. The gathering at the church was a very public protest against the government forces. It was the largest gathering for Catholic Mass in El Salvador's history, and it raised the ire of not only the wealthy landowners and government, it caused the Vatican and even Romero's colleagues to speak against him.
On the radio, Oscar Romero spoke out against poverty, social injustice, assassinations and torture. He called on the government and the wealthy to end their persecution and murders of the poor and the priests who spoke out against the government.
That summer five years ago, after we visited Oscar Romero's little house, we walked up the sidewalk to the chapel. It was open-air and clean with beautiful tile. Our tour guide was one of the sisters who served at the hospital. She invited us to sit in the pews and imagine that Sunday in March in 1980 when just after he preached a sermon on justice for the poor, Romero went over to stand at the altar ready for the prayers and for Communion. Just then, an army of police burst in and shot him dead.
Did he know how dangerous it was to preach the gospel? Did he know how dangerous it was to celebrate the Eucharist, openly? Was he afraid that he might be one of the martyred priests? His journal entries are prayerful and eye-opening. The answer is "yes" he knew the dangers and he expected the government-led "death squads" to come after him eventually.
But he didn't change his preaching, and he didn't stop encouraging the followers of Jesus, most of whom were poor peasants from gathering to receive "the Living Bread that comes down from heaven, the bread Jesus gave for the life of the world."
This Bread Jesus gives us is a gift. Jesus' intention was that it was his flesh given for life – the life of the world. He said, "I am the living bread that came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give for the life of the world is my flesh.'" Each time we gather to consume the "Bread of Heaven" we touch ever so briefly God's holy realm, God's eternal life.
If gathering for Holy Communion became outlawed or dangerous, what holy action would give us the strength of our faith? We gather as a body to eat this bread and drink this cup because we believe it is life-giving, strength and courage-giving, pardon and renewal-giving, love and mercy-giving.
And yet, even in the passage of the gospel we heard today, Jesus' followers didn't understand his teaching. For some, it was too difficult to understand. They missed the point that it was Jesus' sacrificial gift for the reconciliation of the world.
Some of his followers, "turned back and no longer went about with him." This kind of talk, this kind of believing was not for them, and they walked away for good.
This God…this "Jesus religion" was clearly not for everyone. Even today, as "safe" as it is for us to gather here, this "Jesus religion", this gospel of love, and this gift of Holy Communion, is not for everyone. Some don't trust it. Some think it's foolish. Some have been burned by human abuse of it and they have turned away for good.
But the faithful believe that Jesus is God's love given to the world. This love lives with us, suffers with us, dies for us. His gift of the holy meal is the reason the Apostle Paul taught his Corinthian community to continue observing the Eucharist in faith until Christ comes again.
St. Paul wrote these instructions to the believers in Corinth:
"Let me go over with you again exactly what goes on in the Lord's Supper and why it is so centrally important…The Master, Jesus, on the night of his betrayal, took bread. Having given thanks, he broke it and said,
'This is my body, broken for you. Do this to remember me.'
After supper, he did the same thing with the cup:
'This cup is my blood, my new covenant with you. Each time you drink this cup, remember me.'
"What you must solemnly realize is that every time you eat this bread and every time you drink this cup, you reenact in your words and actions the death of the Master. You will be drawn back to this meal again and again until the Master returns." (The Message, I Corinthians 11:23-26)
Our fidelity in regularly sharing this meal gives us strength and courage, but it also lifts us ever so slightly, ever so momentarily out of the world. While believers are "in the world" and partake of the concrete and good things of the world, Jesus said to his followers later in John's Gospel, "…you do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world."
The Eucharist reminds us that we DON'T belong to the world. We belong to God.

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AirPods Pro 2 may come with lossless audio and a charging case that makes sound
Posted By: Joe Brock
The second-generation AirPods Pro may support Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC), and could even come with a case that makes a sound to help you find it, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo in a note to investors seen by AppleInsider and 9to5Mac.
There currently isn't an AirPods model that supports lossless audio, a form of file compression that preserves all of the data in the original audio file, resulting in higher quality sound. Each AirPods model — even the pricey AirPods Max — uses Bluetooth to deliver audio, which limits the devices to using Advanced Audio Codec (AAC), a lossy form of audio compression. Thus far, the only Apple devices that can take advantage of lossless audio on Apple Music (and elsewhere) include the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, and Apple HomePod. The main downside to lossless audio is that its files take up more storage space on your device, and streaming it online can quickly eat up mobile data.
"There's a number of tricks we can play to maximize or get around some of the limits of Bluetooth"
If the AirPods Pro 2 does support ALAC, Apple will either have to ditch Bluetooth or jump over some of the technology's hurdles to accomplish that. The limitations of Bluetooth were brought up in What Hi-Fi's recent interview with Gary Geaves, the vice president of acoustics at Apple. During the interview, Geaves said the company will need to work hard to get the most out of Bluetooth technology, and also noted that "there's a number of tricks we can play to maximize or get around some of the limits of Bluetooth," but "more bandwidth" would be ideal — a potential hint of what's to come.
As for the possibility of a charging case that emits sound, this may help you find your case if it's ever separated from your AirPods — right now, only the AirPods themselves make a noise when you try to locate them via the Find My app. Also noted by 9to5Mac and AppleInsider, Kuo predicts that the AirPods Pro 2 could sport a redesign and may have a focus on fitness, something that was previously rumored by Bloomberg. In addition, Kuo says that Apple may release the AirPods Pro 2 in the fourth quarter of 2022, about three years after the release of the first AirPods Pro.
Joe Brock
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Ethics Commission Staff will be holding two meetings to receive public input on two of the Commission's ongoing policy projects. The meetings will address (i) the City's public campaign financing program and (ii) a set of draft regulations concerning the providing of opinions and advice by the Commission and Staff.
The Commission has identified a substantive review of the City's public financing program as its top policy priority. As part of this process, Staff invites members of the public to share their thoughts about the program and how it might be improved.
The process for qualifying for public financing. Is it too difficult or too easy for candidates to access public campaign financing? If so, what specific changes could be made to the qualification process while still maintaining the integrity of the program?
The funds available to candidates. Are the funds that participating candidates receive through the program too little or too much? Is the time window for receiving funds too broad or too narrow? What is a sustainable funding model that would better achieve the purpose of the program?
The Individual Expenditure Ceiling. Are spending limits for publicly financed candidates working? If not, how might the Individual Expenditure Ceiling rule be changed to better serve the purposes of the program?
What approaches taken in other jurisdictions should be considered to strengthen the effectiveness of the program?
Former candidates and treasurers are encouraged to attend the meeting to share their experiences with the program. Please note that if you are a former candidate or treasurer, Staff may contact you separately, regardless of your participation in these meetings, to solicit your feedback on the program.
All attendees are strongly encouraged to review the current rules of the program by reading the Supplemental Guide for Board of Supervisors Candidates Seeking Public Funding in the June and/or November 2018 Election or by viewing Staff's presentation at the Commission's July 20, 2018 meeting, a video recording of which will be made available at SFGovTV.
Any person may request that the Commission issue a written opinion, or that Staff provide informal advice, with respect to that person's duties under provisions of the Charter or any ordinance relating to campaign finance, conflicts of interest, lobbying or governmental ethics.
Would the approaches outlined in the draft regulations strengthen the processes for providing opinions and advice?
What additional changes could strengthen the processes?
What approaches taken in other jurisdictions should be considered?
The draft regulations and Staff memorandum provide useful background information.
Staff also welcomes written comments, which can be sent via email to ethics.commission@sfgov.org, or via U.S. mail to San Francisco Ethics Commission, 25 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 220, San Francisco, CA 94102.
For questions about the upcoming Interested persons meetings, please contact Pat Ford at (415) 252-3100. We welcome your input and hope to see you at one of our upcoming meetings.


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7th Rangers: When the oil runs out - Neil on Kerismuddin at Jeff Ooi's blog on the UMNO Assembly- For Recollection, this coming polls
When the oil runs out - Neil on Kerismuddin at Jeff Ooi's blog on the UMNO Assembly- For Recollection, this coming polls
When the oil runs out - Neil on Kerismuddin at Jeff Ooi's blog.
They are playing a knife's edge game. This brinkmanship can only be explained on their desperation.
They know Umno is no longer relevant because it has no viable solution to the problems of the race it is supposed to represent using a party whose total membership remains only 15% of that community. Therefore, the denials and deflections are to cast attention away from the yawning gaps between the majority being the poor Malays, and the minority being the rich Malays who share the same ontology as UMNO elites who have hijacked the very policies that were meant to help those poor Malays, and to add injury to insult, framed the communities who had sacrificed their future to support those policies in the spirit of Barisan Nasional, now relegated to the graveyard of dead utopias. In fact, you can rename it Batang Nasional.
If Najib and Petronas are to be believed, this country will be an oil net importer latest by 2011, some say 2009. Importing oil will mean full removal of subsidies, higher costs of production, closure of inefficient factories, and increased capital risk. The attendant economic tailspin will contract service firms which will affect the livelihood of the urban middleclass Malays who won't and can't go back to farming. Many will be too old by then to retool their own skills, let alone change their mindsets, a process which cannot translate 'feel-good' to 'feel-the-goods'. Tax revenues will decline which means government tenders will taper. To the ranks of the thousands of graduates who have graduated to join the dole will be the additional thousands who will be graduating to join the queue to the dole. Demand for continuous support will exceed supply from the other communities, many of whom will similarly suffer.
The bottomline will perhaps be a new recession. Signs are already showing that, despite proclaimed performances, things at the grassroot, retail, and infrastructure-maintenance levels aren't equivalently rosy.
So far, people are spending on credit. When the truth comes out on the precise standings of Petronas and other GLCs, inasumuch as we know of the red-line levels of the financial standing of the state governments, shit will hit the roof and people will take to the streets to riot. Expect that on the day this country achieves 'developed' status.
They know all this. That is why they played on tribal fear. Despite the calling by Badawi at the beginning for them to display sensitivity to the other communities on what they would be saying, they went ahead. KJ said it was no-holds bar. Is that to be interpreted as implicit acceptance of what Hashim Suboh was trying to egg Hishammuddin to do - use the keris? And this symbolic ritual of drawing the keris - how does it jive with the aspiration to be a global towering Malay with mindsets changed to be more progressive, if in the first place it wouldn't take even a goon to realize that memories of scars about its use still rankle the minds of thousands who are still living today, those thousands who incidentally pay 80% of the tax revenue that supports the very government this bunch depends on?
When Hishammuddin held the keris, was he remotely sensitive to what his party President had exhorted, what his fellow component party peers had exhorted, what he would have concluded from the uproars a year ago, carried forward while holding the post of Minister of Education, a post that was supposed to integrate national, not racial, unity, open minds, lift spirits and achieve excellence? Let alone carry the tradition of his lineage?
No-holds bar in a multiracial society doesn't and shouldn't mean free-for-all in a monoracial political assembly. Certainly the right to address all issues in a publicly-broadcasted event of such import should be carried with a greater sense of responsibility. Especially since the leader has had to say Umno was for ALL.
If Umno was for ALL, they have certainly shown they're not up to it!
Now this part about rehearsed speeches. If the general assembly speeches were indeed pre-vetted, then how did those tirades get past the scrutiny of the Chief Mediator, the Party President, who incidentally, is also the PM? Since they got through in all the pristine glory of their gory KKK dogmas, does that mean that the final summing speech is..fake? And if it is not fake, does that mean the whole exercise was rehearsed so that fire is set in order for a fireman to be seen, and applauded, coming in to the rescue at the end?
There must be a more efficient way to win approval without insulting the intelligence of the rakyat.
Too much time, energy, money and resources have been nationally wasted on shenanigans, manipulations, attention-deflections and skulldruggeries. In the end, it would seem that those who complain about these race-based bashers are the ones who care more for the heartland, Malays, Chinese, Indians and Rakyat Aslis. That would be a fitting indictment that Umno's strategy is no strategy, Umno's tactics are monkey tricks, and Umno's elites have forgotten their roots, and how they have come up over the future of millions.
Don't play fiddle with Malaysia's future. Because right now, that future is hanging precariously over a precipice. Down we go and it will be damn hard to crawl out of the abyss. Jeff Ooi's Blog
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It saves 50% in space over the Mini USB which we have as well and it will accept a minimum of 10,000 mating cycles. We are all hearing that the designs need to be more compact so show the MICRO as well as the MINI.
Samples are readily available in the Sample Room and 3D drawings are on the JST website.


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The Sneetches at the Children's Theatre
Like many who grew up in the Twin Cities, my first memories of seeing a play was at the Children Theatre, and now theater is my biggest passion. It had been a while since I had been back to the Children's Theatre Company and I was both excited and nervous. I was worried about the social awkwardness I thought was sure to accompany a trip to a Children's Theatre company without a child in tow, but as it turns out, I had nothing to worry about. The Children's Theatre holds all the same charm for adults as for children, and The Sneetches the Musical currently playing at the Children's Theatre is a perfect show for all ages.
As can be assumed from the title The Sneetches: the Musical is based on the Dr. Seuss story for the same name. It was adapted by Philip Dawkins whose work was seen around town last season in both Charm at Mixed Blood and Le Switch at The Jungle. His latest work, and from my knowledge his first time tackling the world of Seuss, maintains all the whimsy that you would expect while still teaching a lesson about racism and prejudice, a very important lesson for our time.
The Children's Theatre has provided all the resources and assembled a top notch team to make this production a success. The cast was filled with many names that were recognizable to me from their past work including Bradley Greenwald, Ryan Colbert, Kim Kivens, Michael Wiser and Max Wojtanowicz.
The design team comprising of William Boles (Scenic Design), Alex Jager (Costume Design) and Paul Hackenmueller (Lighting Design) have created a world on stage that is clearly set in the world of Seuss, and more specifically on the beach of the Sneetches.
Have I mentioned that this show is a musical? The music by David Mallamud mixed with Philip Dawkins lyrics wonderfully. And together they do what only musicals can do, strike the balance between delivering joy, but also not getting in the way of the story, which can ultimately teach a very important lesson. The Children's Theatre proves that you can start exposing an audience to this kind of work young.
The Sneetches: the Musical is a fun show that has been assembled with great talent. It is running at the Children's Theatre until March 26th, and is a must see show for family members of all ages.
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Breeding & Agistment
Egmont Park Stud News
"I always thought Mr Feelgood would go on to good things after racing" … Jimmy Takter
By Duane Ranger | Monday, 07 September 2020
One of the world's greatest trainers has described Mr Feelgood as "scary good" and was not surprised in the slightest that the 17-year-old sire is now one of Australia's leading stallions.
Hall-of-Famer, Jimmy Takter, who retired from training at the end of 2018, recorded a lifetime 2,157 wins and earnings of $130,132,900 from 9,972 starts.
The 59-year-old spoke to Egmont Park Stud yesterday morning (Sunday September 6) from his New Jersey base.
"I had two seconds in the Little Brown Jug, and only ever won it once when Mark MacDonald drove Mr Feelgood to an easy victory in 1:50 and three fifths. He was not only good that year, but 'scary good'. He was piping hot that day. Up until then it was a career highlight," Takter said.
As at Sunday, Mr Feelgood was the leading sire in Queensland this season with 196 winners ($1.2m) - 14 more than Bettors Delight and a whopping 43 more than third placed Mach Three.
Last year he finished with 160 wins ($1,058,978) - 53 fewer than Bettors Delight, but 38 more than third placed Art Major. A year earlier Mr Feelgood was fifth on the Queensland Stallion Premiership with 98 wins ($597,657).
"He was a great horse who was easy to train and drive. He comes from an incredible family with amazing bloodlines. It comes as no surprise to me that he's kicking goals as a stallion down there.
"He was a classy animal and some of his progeny will surely follow suit. He's not the best horse I have trained but he's certainly up there.
"His tractability, speed, gait, and manners were his greatest assets. He was such a lovely horse to be around and I'll never ever forget him. I'm sure people who send their mares to him won't be disappointed," Takter said.
"I kind of miss him. I'd be proud to race his progeny if I was still training." he added.
Few horsemen and women know standardbred horse-flesh better than Takter. He is a member of the United States Harness Racing Hall of Fame (2012), the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame (2019) and the Hall of Fame at the Nordic Trot Museum (2019) in his native Sweden.
Takter said he retired from training two years ago, and now lives the sport through his daughter Nancy, who is the second top trainer in the USA.
"I refused to let the sport dictate my life. I was no longer happy doing what I was doing, and that's the only reason I needed to retire.
"I never allowed myself to have any hobbies. I never allowed myself to have any time off. I am happy now," Takter said.
Mr Feelgood (1:49) is the only pacer in recent years to win major races in both North America and Australia.
Foaled in the United States, Mr Feelgood retired in Australia on April 14, 2012 at Tabcorp Park Menangle, the winner of 39 of his 114 starts and $3.36 million in purses. He also placed 33 times.
Mr Feelgood, who is by Grinfromeartoear and out of the Jate Lobell mare, Best Of Memories, was bred by Brittany Farms in the USA. His biggest achievements in North America included the 2006 Jug and the 2008 Graduate Free-For-All.
He was sold to Australian owners Kevin and Kay Seymour & Peter and Zilla O'Shea in 2008, and then placed in the stable of New Zealand trainer Tim Butt.
In 2009 Mr Feelgood won the A. G. Hunter Cup and Inter Dominion Pacing Championship, which led to him being crowned Australian Harness Horse of the Year. After a lacklustre return by his lofty standards he moved to the stable of Luke McCarthy in Queensland following the 2010 Inter Dominion series.
He gained more Group One wins in 2010 through the Queensland Pacing Championship in track record time and the 2010 Victoria Cup when sitting in the death seat throughout.
In October 2011 he surpassed $3m in prize money when he went back-to-back in the 2011 edition of the Queensland Pacing Championship at Albion Park.
Seymour always believed Mr Feelgood would be a successful sire and that's why he purchased him.
"It's just so great to see that Mr Feelgood is now dominating the Queensland Sires premiership following his illustrious racing career where he was the only stallion ever to win the major races in both the United States and Australia," Seymour said.
"But you look at his purple pedigree, his racetrack and siring feats don't really come as that much of a surprise. There are almost more millionaires in his family than there are in Hollywood!
"Mr Feelgood is a half-brother to millionaire mare, Remember When, and just for good measure, his grand dam is champion mare Leah Almahurst ($1m), linking him to legendary pacers Western Ideal, Life Sign, Three Diamonds, Naughty But Nice, American Ideal and World Champion filly, American Jewel," Seymour said.
"Mr Feelgood has achieved what no other horse in the history of harness racing has done and will probably never do again on the racetrack. His progeny are regularly winning four races on a programme at Albion Park. Then there are several meetings where he has had three and two winners on the programme, and of course many daily doubles," he added.
Mr Feelgood stands at Egmont Park Stud in Biddleston for a very reasonable stud fee.
Who is JIMMY TAKTER?
Jimmy Takter (born September 29, 1960 in Norrköping, Sweden) is based in East Windsor, New Jersey. He came to the USA in 1982
Takter is the son of Swedish trainer, Bo William Takter. He was originally a driver, earning his first win at Jagersro racetrack in Malmo, Sweden at age 18. He moved to the United States in 1978 to work for Continental Farms Stable, then returned to Sweden where he married Christina, his childhood sweetheart.
The two permanently moved to the United States in December 1982 and have four children, Nancy, Jenny, Tiffany and Jimmy, Jr. Takter became a U.S. citizen in 2000.
Takter won his first race in North America as a driver with Baltic Speed in 1983. He earned his first win as a trainer with Witsend's Apollo in 1984, whose 30 wins were critical to Takter's early success.
"He was a very important horse. He came along at the right time and he supported our family for a couple of years and he meant a lot to my wife and me. A horse like that gave me the ability to develop as a trainer," Takter said.
By the early 1990s, Takter was considered one of the leading trainers on the Grand Circuit. In 1996 he earned his first Trainer of the Year Award thanks to 2-year-old trotting champions Armbro Prowess and Malabar Man. In 1997, Malabar Man went on to win the Hambletonian, All-American and Breeders Crown and was named the Harness Horse of the Year.
From 1997 through 2000, Takter raced Moni Maker at tracks around the United States and abroad, winning such races as the Breeders' Crown, Elitloppet and Prix d'Amerique. Moni Maker was a three-time trotter of the year and retired as the highest earning Standardbred of all-time.
He owned a 100-acre training facility in New Jersey that contains a 5⁄8-mile track, a 3⁄4-mile straight track, and a two-mile jogging track.
In October 2015, Takter experienced a career highlight, earning $2,691,439 in the 2015 Breeders Crown Finals.
During his career, Takter has won the Dan Patch Trainer of the Year Award six times, the most of any trainer.
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Have you ever been to the SEA?? Well I have?? Gosh! I wonder why they call it the aquarium when I saw more people there than fishes.
The fishes must have had a whale of a time watching the human exhibits.
Anyway, we can't possibly go there all the time. So Jie Jie and I take turns to pretend that we are visiting the SEA.
It's my turn to visit the SEA.
Woah!! Look at the shark!!! Hey! I see a turtle and… A mermaid!!!
Check it out!!! That fish is waving at me!!!
Hmmm… The glass is dirty… Obstructing my sea view….
Ok nice and clean. Hi mermaid!!
I'm totally professional at this!
Ah ha!!! Is that a fish stick?! I'm going to bite it!!!!
Gosh! All that fish blurping thing is tiring. Need some food.
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With this boat, with your family (sunbathing, sunbathing), with friends (wake boarding, water skiing), discover the beauties of the Bassin d'Arcachon to appreciate along our coast our typical villages, the magnificent Bench of 'Arguin or the bottom of the Basin and the rise of the Leyre.
The boat is available in the dead body, at your convenience to the Jacquets or the vine. If you wish, we can also deliver it to the pier of Grand... Piquey.


Gradually, Umphrey's unwillingly sacrificed their iPod play time in favor of Horse and a bunch of other grindy-thrashy-metally nonsense, and here I am today purchasing Ire Works.
I keep finding myself making that face where one eyebrow is raised and your tongue is out slightly and you're staring at the wall but you're unaware off it all because they're playing in five different time signatures at once! Jesus! I mean, there are a couple of tracks that sound like I imagine Slipknot to sound — were I ever to listen to Slipknot — but for the most part, this album is one crushing face-melt after another.


A new paper was recently published on CRISPR of human embryos for genetic modification. I've got to read this publication more carefully, but here's a quick initial take on this human CRISPR 2.0 study.
The paper is Kang, et al. and is entitled "Introducing precise genetic modifications into human 3PN embryos by CRISPR/Cas-mediated genome editing". This is only the second paper reporting genetic modification of human embryos. The first paper, also from China, created quite a stir last year and reported a lot of technical problems with the genetic modification of the human embryos.
Part of Figure 1 from Kang, et al.
This new paper comes from a team led by Yong Fan from Third Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China. The researchers focused on using CRISPR to try to create a specific form of the CCR5 gene allele called CCR5Δ32 that reduces human susceptibility to HIV. As in the first human embryo CRISPR paper, these scientists also used so-called 3PN human embryos that are generally believed to be non-viable. The point of the use of 3PN embryos is to reduce ethical concerns.
How did the CRISPR'ing of human embryos turn out this time?
In rare cases the team were able to create the CCR5Δ32 mutation within the human embryos (5-15%) and they did not observe in a limited screen any so-called off-target effects (i.e. CRISPR making edits in other genomic spots such as other genes where it might go). These are positive outcomes from the study. At the same time, however, they ran into trouble with another serious issue and that is that their approach more often than not led to the creation of other CCR5 mutations besides CCR5Δ32.
These other mutations called Indels were observed 36-63% of the time and could lead to complete inactivation of CCR5 or production of abnormal forms of the protein. CRISPR can lead to Indels instead of precise point mutations due to cells utilizing a specific type of DNA repair in response to cutting by Cas9 called non-homologous end joining.
In order for an attempt to make human embryos that bear CCR5Δ32 to be successful even in an in vitro experiment with no intent to produce a genetically modified person, you could not have the embryos have CCR5 Indels. It is also important to point out that the authors did not do whole genome sequencing to look for off-target effects, but only looked at a couple dozen or so predicted off-target sites. Furthermore, a successful production of CCR5Δ32 human embryos would need to have both CCR5 alleles get changed to have the CCR5Δ32 mutation. The authors did not find such homozygous CCR5Δ32 embryos had been created in their studies. Another problematic issue was that they observed evidence of mosaicism in these embryos as well.
Thinking about this in the big picture and longer term, the idea to change the CCR5 allele to make humans resist HIV infection would most likely invoke creation of a genetically modified person, but I suppose could also involve modifying blood cells ex vivo for subsequent infusion in more of a gene therapy approach.
Overall my quick first take on this paper is that more than anything it shows the many problems with hoping for success with this kind of research. The paper does not in my opinion strengthen the case that CRISPR'ing of human embryos with reproductive intent is ever something that could work well enough to be done clinically.
The key word there seems to be "until", which seems to leave the door open at least a crack.
I expect we will see many more papers like this one and frankly I'm not quite sure how I feel about that.
For my take on human genetic modification using CRISPR more broadly including the targeting of CCR5, check out my new book, GMO Sapiens.


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» Is the decision not to vaccinate against a child's best interest?
Is the decision not to vaccinate against a child's best interest?
On Behalf of Raleigh Divorce Law Firm | Dec 10, 2017 | Child Custody
"The best interests of the child." It's a phrase heard in family courts across the nation, including here in North Carolina. But what does it mean? This legal standard leaves a lot up to interpretation for courts and for parents. Unfortunately, when it comes to certain issues like education, religious beliefs, and medical care, some parents have wildly different opinions on what is in the best interests of their child and what isn't.
Take for example the anti-vaxing movement, which has found traction in our country over the past few years. While some parents believe that vaccinating children on schedule per a doctor's recommendation is a good idea and "in the child's best interests," a growing number of parents feel strongly against vaccination. As you can imagine, this issue has sparked a debate that recently got the family courts involved.
The out-of-state case at hand
According to numerous news articles, including one in the Washington Post, a father of a 9-year-old boy wanted his son vaccinated while his ex-wife, who is the boy's primary caregiver, did not. This resulted in a court order, which the mother signed and agreed to follow. In October, however, she was arrested and sent to jail for seven days for contempt of court because she failed to vaccinate her son, which the court — and the boy's father — felt was in the boy's best interest.
The argument on both sides
Cases like this present judges and parents with challenging situations, especially here in North Carolina, because our state allows parents to exempt their child from vaccination for medical and religious reasons (G.S.130A-156 and G.S.130A-157). When parents agree on medical decisions for their child, there is generally no reason for the courts to become involved. However, when unmarried parents or divorcing spouses have differences of opinion on matters relating to their legal custody rights, disputes such as this must be decided by a judge. In determining what is in the child's best interests when parents disagree on these issues or in determining which parent will have legal decision-making authority if the parents do not agree, the courts may consider the child's safety with either parent, whether both parents will make decisions that are focused on the child's wellbeing and, among other things, each parent's ability to care for their child.
While some people believe vaccinations protect children from deadly diseases, and that not vaccinating exposes the child as well as others to significant risks, other people feel strongly that the decision to vaccinate is a choice and that safety concerns regarding vaccines outweigh the risks of not vaccinating. Unfortunately, if you find yourself in a custody dispute with someone who does not share your beliefs about medical, educational, and religious decisions, you may have to argue your position to a judge and attempt to convince the court that what you believe is in the best interest of the child. These disputes are tricky and often intersect with other areas of law, including constitutional law.
The choice is up to parents and judges
Despite attempts to stop the anti-vaxing movement in the United States, many parents are still choosing to delay vaccination for religious, personal, and philosophical beliefs as well as medical reasons. As such, it's possible a case like this could find its way into a North Carolina courtroom. The question then becomes: How would a judge in our state decide? Only time will tell. While this case raises a rather unique example, a child custody lawyer can help if you have disputes with the other parent regarding medical, educational, or religious issues and disagreements regarding which parent should have legal decision-making authority.


Although education is necessary, it is not sufficient on its own. The local environment and policy play a major role in instilling lasting behavioral change. Youth need affordable access to healthful and sustainable foods in their schools and community. We have recently developed a presentation highlighting the need for sustainable diet education and policy change at the district level and presented to the Santa Barbara Unified and Goleta Union School Boards. Since then, we have been building stronger partnerships with these local school boards and food service directors to improve access to foods that align with our curriculum in school cafeterias.In the past year, we have partnered with the Harvard Planetary Health Alliance and Walker Study Group, two groups that has been instrumental in providing informational and financial resources for the development of the pilot lesson and curriculum. Various experts in the field, including Samuel Myers, Senior Research Scientist at Harvard and Director of the Planetary Health Alliance; Gina McCarthy, former EPA director; and Sara Bleich, Senior Policy Advisor to the USDA and the First Lady's Let's Move initiative, have provided support for KIN and highlighted the importance of advocating on the local policy level. With this advice, we have been working on submitting a comment to the 2019 CA health education framework on incorporating food sustainability into nutrition education.
On average, it costs around $800 annually to start-up and maintain a chapter. Funding is used to cover the cost of curriculum creation, travel reimbursements, and marketing materials. One complete set of materials is around $400. With proper material maintenance, one set of materials can educate roughly five hundred elementary school students. As chapters increase their operational capacity, another materials set may be required. Travel reimbursements and marketing materials generally amount to $300 and $100 per year, respectively. Curriculum development requires no funding as it is completed on a volunteer basis. The results from the aforementioned research were promising and showed that the initial time and money investment were worth it.


The Milo Dinosaur at The Envoy combines Absolut Elyx, Godiva chocolate liqueur, milk, and Milo powder in a dinosaur egg cup.
A Four Pepper margarita at The Woods.
Part bar, part lab, one of the most innovative recent openings on Hollywood Road is all about challenging our senses. Bartenders at The Woods, which is hidden away below street level, house-cure, infuse, macerate, and barrel-age spirits with a myriad of locally sourced and often unexpected ingredients, including traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. Heady signature drinks include the Blackberry on Rye, with Michter's rye whiskey, plum bitters, fresh blackberries, and a dash of pinot noir; and a Dirty Dill vodka martini made with pickle brine, mustard seeds, and slivers of gherkin (17 Hollywood Rd.; 852/2522-0281; The Woods).
Central (3/F, The Pottinger, 74 Queen's Rd. Central; 852/2169-3311; The Envoy).
With less science but just as much energy behind the bar, the city's first Caribbean-themed watering hole capitalizes on Hong Kongers' new love affair with rum. Rummin' Tings is the brainchild of brothers Harsh and Rohit Roopchand, the clever chaps behind sensory sensation Fatty Crab. The bar shelves are packed with hard-to-source rums from across the world, and the cocktail menu is laced with fresh fruit and spice —the signature Dutty Wine (named for the Jamaican dance) blends three different rums with red wine, cloves, and cinnamon, and goes perfectly with the Sticky Island ribs and Jamrock jerk chicken (28 Hollywood Rd.; 852/2523-7070; Rummin' Tings).
Across the harbor in Kowloon, the most anticipated opening on the city's cocktail circuit is the Hong Kong branch of the Langham London's elegant Artesian bar, regularly named the world's best. The space exudes old-world charm and cutting-edge innovation, while highlights on its drinks list include the Lillet-and-absinthe-infused Paddington and the floral Gin Mare, a blend of basil, thyme, and rosemary named for its gin base. In fact, the bar's selection of 52 bourbons and 34 gins ensures there are plenty of adventurous combinations on offer (The Langham Hong Kong; 8 Peking Rd., Tsimshatsui; 852/2375-1133; Artesian).


In 2016, we received £8,200 from individual memberships and £30,000 from corporate memberships. We had regular donations of £9,000 and in addition to that received £77,000 in donations from a server donation drive.
Our total income in 2016, without SOTM, was £124,000.
Our main expenditure in 2016 was for legal fees (£14,000), server operations (£12,000), insurance (£5,600), bank charges (£4,500), accountancy (£4,400), freelance administrative help (£3,900), travel and accommodation for board meetings (£3,200). We have written off or deprecated £48,000 in computer equipment - this is not money we actually spent, but it represents our servers losing value. The figure is higher than in previous years because we made a couple of value corrections. We have also written off £1,000 in bad debts - a corporate membership payment that was due from last year but never paid.
The high amount of legal fees is due to the LWG pursuing a number of trademark registrations, and is in keeping with the 2016 budget. The insurance figure is less than what was quoted in my "2016 preview" last year because a mistake was corrected by the insurance.
Our total expenses, without SOTM, were £92,000, leaving us a surplus of £32,000 in the books for 2016.
The State of the Map conference in Brussels in 2016 has spent £72,000, but earned £35,000 in ticket sales and £58,000 in sponsorships, resulting in an additional surplus of £21,000, or £17,000 after taxes. This number is a little lower than quoted in my "2016 preview" last year becasue a forgotten venue invoice was received in spring 2017. While State of the Map is not a separate legal entity, we are trying to keep this surplus "earmarked" for SotM purposes.
Our current assets - that's money either in our bank account or due to arrive there soon - have increased by £75,500 (from £117,500 to £193,000) over the course of 2016. This increase is larger than the surpluses mentioned above because the computer equipment depreciation isn't really money we are losing. We have invested £36,000 in hardware in 2016 (note that this money is not part of the "total expenses" figure listed above because buying servers isn't an expenditure, it's an investment) and we have written off the aforementioned £48,000, hence our fixed assets - computers - have decreased in value from £54,800 to £42,800.
The 2017 business year is not yet complete, and a full report will be published in April 2018. The data below is for the months January through October, and preliminary.
We have not run a funding drive in 2017.
The 2017 State of the Map in Aizu-Wakamatsu has spent £55,000 (half on scholarships, half on the rest of the conference), and earned £20,000 in ticket sales and £49,000 in sponsorships, likely yielding a £11,000 surplus after taxes. Our books show only £37,000 of sponshorship income and only £43,000 of expenses because some income and expense has been handled directly by the local team.
Income from individual membership in the first 10 months was £9,000, and corporate membership brought in £55,000.
In the first ten months, we had regular donations of £17,000, and one large £19,000 server donation that we'll be blogging about separately.
On the expense side, in the first ten months of 2017, we've spent £11,000 on hosting, £7,400 on freelance administrative help, £3,800 on legal fees, £3,300 on accounting, £2,200 on insurance, and £4,300 on an in-person board meeting in Amsterdam.
We've also spent roughly £40,000 on hardware in the first ten months.
We haven't run a donation drive this year but are planning to do that again in 2018. This year is likely going to end with "technical surplus" of around £40,000 but we'll also have invested about the same mount in hardware, so that our bank balance will only look slightly rosier than at the beginning of the year.
We are meanwhile holding over 75% of our current assets in the Euro currency and we regularly invoice corporate members in Euros. This isolates us from the rather unstable Pound Sterling. We are still legally required to do our financial reporting in GBP though, and this leads to a relatively large "fuzz factor" - the 2016 figures list £5,300 in exchange rate gains. This isn't really money we earn; we might send someone a corporate membership invoice for EUR 1,500 and put that in the books as £1,200, but when they pay one month later, the EUR 1,500 they give us are already worth £1,300 or so. This can occasionally also happen the other way round.
Over half of our current assets are with PayPal and not in the bank account which is something we're working to rectify; it has proven difficult to move Euros from PayPal to an UK Euro bank account without incurring a transfer fee.
Our current tax accountant is retiring at the end of the year and we have already signed a new contract and arranged for the handover. This will also mean switching from the "SAGE" bookkeeping system to more modern "Xero". I have unsuccessfully tried to get our finances audited by a volunteer auditor from the community, and the main reason for this was that it was difficult for outsiders to work with SAGE. The new "Xero" system will make it easier to access our books through a web interface and I'll re-start the volunteer auditor process for 2018.
The budget for 2018 has not yet been set up.
This page was last edited on 7 December 2017, at 23:02.


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We've all heard the news. Education is important for jobs of the future. The number of jobs demanding higher education keeps on growing, especially in California. But college graduates to fill those jobs simply aren't available. Grants are one way to address that shortfall.
Thirty-eight percent of all jobs in California in 2030 will require at least a bachelor's degree, however only about 33 percent of workers are projected to have them by then. In other words, California will face a shortfall of about 1.1 million college graduates a mere 15 years from now.
University of California President Janet Napolitano, in a post on Linkedin, detailed the shortfall of graduates expected in California and how to improve access to college for California residents. She argues that Californians need to have access to college, as well as, the support to continue in college. A shortfall of college graduates, could have a devastating impact on the economy.
Napolitano points out that a key reason for the shortfall is access and support in college for all students. With many Millennials facing financial roadblocks, it is imperative that steps be taken to educate them on the many ways to pay for college.
GrantWatch.com has grants for higher education in states across the nation. It also has grants available specifically for college scholarships.
College programs need to be able to attract quality talent. Competitive programs and new academic initiatives can help reach a broad pool of applicants and grants can play a key role. Grants can be used to boost the quality of the program or even provide incentives for prospective students to attend.
California needs an educated workforce for the future and grants can help them get there.


House of Cards is coming!
The Girl and Tristan love House of Cards and so should you. They discuss what they like from the previous three seasons and what they hope to see in season four.
They open the show with Oscar reactions.
What do you want to see in season 4?


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Please fill out the following Scholarship Request and submit to Grand Nordic before the end of January. We reserve the right to consult other groups offering scholarships and coaches of programs to determine if a student is serious about the program and in need of assistance. We will advise our decisions approximately 7 days after receiving your request.


BENGALURU: Hoping to ride on Bengaluru's initial success with startups by creating a favourable environment, like it did for the IT sector, Karnataka will soon become the first state to have a dedicated startup council. The plan, which was on the drawing board in August, is now taking shape and the department of commerce and industry is preparing a concept note.
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Phase One and Leaf-Mamiya Official User to User Forum • View topic - Anybody could help ?
I need to add watermarks on my pictures and I tried both, either by adding a picture or by a text generated by Capture One 11. The one by a picture always give something blury when I export and the other one using a text generated by Capture One 11 gives a too big watermark. Even if I set the slider at the minimum font size. Also, the watermark still a bit blury when exported.
Re: Anybody could help ?
I've been trying to add a graphical watermark and have the same issue - it makes everything around a bit blury. Haven't tried with text yet. Looking for the solution.
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Watermarking/signatures have always been dysfunctional in Capture One - I've raised support cases about the sizing inconsistencies, and there have been numerous discussions on here about it.
Phase One consider this state of affairs to be "as designed" - so good luck.


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I really love to live in France, here near the Pyrenees. But come winter, there are some hearty Dutch dishes I like to make and eat. So, when we saw red cabbage on the market, we took it home.
There are many national cuisines that include red cabbage. In France there are recipes with cabbage, butter, melted cheese and lard that accompany roast feathered game like pheasant.
The Dutch version uses more spices than in other countries, a throwback to the colonial times and when the Dutch VOC company traded in spices in the Golden Ages.
Here, we use cloves and cinnamon, sugar and bay leaf. The sweetness of the sugar, and slightly from the apple, and the sourness of vinegar create a 'sweet-sour' contrast that works well. I served with pork scallops and cooked potatoes.
Peel the outer leaves from the cabbage, wash it clean and slice it in two or four lengthwise to remove the stem. Then chop the cabbage finely, with a large knife or in a food processor.
Put it together in a large pan with a thick bottom, stainless-steel or ceramic.
Add the cloves and bay leaf, cinnamon and sugar.
Add the vinegar and some water, just to have the bottom covered. I had left-over stock and used that.
Add some salt and a few twists of the (white) pepper mill.
Cook on moderate heat for 20 minutes, keep the lid on so that the moist will not escape. Stir occasionally (with plastic or wooden spoons).
After this period add the rice, stir and cook for another 20 minutes without the lid.
Remove the bayleaf and any cloves you can find.


The girls will play in the six-member team, now in the World Universities Tournament in Malaysia.
This is happening for the first time that when two Surat students will participate in World University Tournament. These two students have made the team in the team by defeating the participants of many universities in the country. The tournament was organized for the selection of players in the team participating in the World University Badminton Tournament in Malaysia.
The player Anjali Rawat said that he is playing Badminton since the age of 8. His father Harendra Singh Rawat is a badminton coach. At the beginning, he beat his older boys in Badminton. He used to play amateur batmintons first, but later it became his profession. He won the trophy in Vadodara in All India Open Match 2008. In 2010, he played against the country's star batsman, PV Sindhu.
All India University Association has organized more than 100 Universities Badminton Tournaments in July 2018. Anjali Rawat and Snenen Christian from Veer Narmad University participated in it. Both of these players did the best. The two won the tournament finals. After this, the selection trial was held to play in the International University Competition. In this, Anjali and Snenan defeated the number one player of the university competition Ashna Roy and number 3 player Agna Anthony 21-19, 20-22, and 22-20. Veer Narmad University has given a prize of Rs. 1 lakh each to both.


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Is a contract renewal for Arsène Wenger the best solution possible for Arsenal Football Club?
John Smith • Smooth Talking Smith
It's difficult to put into a short amount of words just how much of an impact Arsène Wenger has had not only on Arsenal Football Club, but also on the overall modern game of football. Across his twenty year tenure as manager of Arsenal, Arsène Wenger has completely revolutionised the club's philosophies, reinvented the way English managers treat dieting and training and also highlighted the significance of giving attention towards new young talent apart of a club's youth system.
Regardless of your stance on the current Arsène Wenger predicament, it's clear that the Frenchman deserves the utmost amount of respect for what he has done across his time at the North London club. However, with 'Le Professeur's' current Arsenal deal coming to an end by the end of the 2016/17 Premier League season, there has been no indication whatsoever of whether or not it is finally time to say goodbye to the Arsenal legend.
With ongoing reports revealing that Arsène Wenger has continued to reject proposed contract renewal talks until the end of the current season, is a brand new deal for the Arsenal manager actually the best solution possible for Arsenal Football Club?
For years, the Arsenal fan base has remained undecided on a final conclusion on whether or not Arsène Wenger should remain manager following the end of the 2016/17 season. Whilst many are calling for the legend to finally end his reign as manager, others continue to show their support towards the man who turned Arsenal into one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Pep Guardiola, Carlo Ancelotti, Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel are all clear examples of world class managers who have all began new management jobs in the last eighteen months. Should the Frenchman leave his position come the end of his contract, it's evident that a world class manager could very simply not end up managing the North London side. Whilst the prospect of managing a club as big as Arsenal is certainly one that will appeal to a significant majority of managers in the game, most of the names listed above, as well as many others not specified, still have unfinished business to complete at their respective club before thinking of starting fresh at a new club
Regardless, the potential manager that is chosen to succeed Arsène Wenger will certainly face a lot of different complicated tasks at hand. Since his arrival, the current Arsenal manager has consistently favoured fast-paced, attacking, possession-based football to ensure the greatest possibility of victory. In order to achieve this style, Wenger has used a few different formations across his tenure at Arsenal, most famously the: 4-4-2; 4-2-3-1 and 4-1-4-1 formations.
Nonetheless, if a manager whose footballing philosophy contrasts that of Arsène Wenger, they could have a difficult task at hand; as noted above. Should an accomplished manager such as Diego Simeone or Massimiliano Allegri find themselves as the new manager of Arsenal Football Club next season, they will be faced with the challenging task of building a world class squad that fits their philosophy using both current players as well as signing others. Regardless, it's inexorable that more than a season will be needed for a manager of either listed, or another, before a team fit enough to properly utilise the respective philosophies is built.
Following the conclusion of the complications from the stadium debt in early 2013, life for Arsenal Football Club has significantly improved for the fans, the players and also the club in general. Whilst league triumph has yet to be achieved, the consistently faulted trophy drought has finally reached its conclusion with consecutive FA Cup wins in 2014 and 2015. Taking into account that Wenger has been building a squad capable of winning the league for the past few years, you could argue that it would be an unfair to not offer him a new contract as he would unfairly not have the chance to complete his final goal as a manager.
After years of fans begging the club to finally make some world class purchases, Arsène Wenger has also finally made some much-needed changes since the exclusion of stadium debt, spending big sums of money to bring talented players to the club in: Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez and Shkodran Mustafi, whilst maintaining his previous ideology and signing talented youngsters in: Krystian Bielik, Rob Holding and Jeff Reine-Adelaide for smaller fees.
As noted, with the financial restrictions from the stadium debt no longer an outstanding problem, Arsenal are finally in a position once again where they can keep their best players at the club as well as not having to deal with the ongoing threat of maintaining a positive cash flow. Taking this into account, for years Wenger has developed a strong bond between all of his players, allowing for morale to stay high with all players having their faith in the Frenchman, and vice-versa.
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Consequently, should the Arsenal manager finally wave goodbye to North London after more than twenty years of loyal service, the relationships and squad union could be tarnished depending on the new manager that joins the club, and potential departures could also follow. For years at the Santiago Bernabeu and Camp Nou, star players in Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez were forced to play football without their manager and teammates having a lack of respect or faith in them. However, as soon as Wenger granted 100% faith and motivation to the two respective players, they quickly pleaded to join the North London side. Should the next man to follow Arsène Wenger share similar beliefs and opinions in regards to star players former counterparts, they could both seek for a new club to play for.
Nevertheless, whilst this is a potential possibility, it most certainly isn't inevitable. A new manager at Arsenal could, in fact, build on player relationships for the better, and make some much-needed changes to transform the way certain players view the club. Aaron Ramsey is the perfect example for this, who has hinted in the past at his anger towards Arsène Wenger's training sessions as well as how he occasionally negatively treats players in regards to their health – demonstrated in Arsenal's disappointing 3-4 loss to Liverpool.
First and foremost, at half-time between the Premier League opener between Arsenal and Liverpool, Ramsey continued to tell Wenger that he did not feel 100%, but he insisted he carried on playing. Soon after stepping back onto the pitch, Ramsey was forced to come off as a result of a hamstring injury, which has only recently seen him return from injury.
In addition to this, in recent years the Gunners have been plagued with ongoing injury troubles. Whilst there are a variety of reasons as to why these problems continue to occur, many claim that Wenger's training sessions play a serious impact in regards to ongoing injury troubles. Former Wales assistant manager and fitness expert Raymond Verheijen has launched criticism in regards to Wenger's training methods, going on to say the players are trained "like marines" and are "out-of-date."
To refer back to the previous point made, player relationships and morale could actually be improved upon should Wenger depart at the end of the season and a new manager comes in. If certain faulted areas are improved by the new manager, certain players will feel better about playing for the Gunners. To extend on the previous example, if new training methods were implemented and players got injured much less, key players like Aaron Ramsey would no longer have to complain and could enjoy longer and successful periods playing for the club.
Finally, whilst many have praised the tactics and philosophy of Arsène Wenger, others have continued to doubt him in recent years. Whilst vignettes of the beloved 'Wengerball' have returned this season, the same "beautiful" football that the manager has tried to produce has in fact been invisible for many years before. Should a manager with far more experience with tactics succeed at the Emirates, much better results and success on the pitch could follow as well as significant improvements in certain players.
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For example, new Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has found recent success in his Juego de Posicion, seeing his new team currently lead the Premier League table. Additionally, under the Spaniard, unnoticed players such as Raheem Sterling and Aleksandr Kolarov have experienced some of their best football in years under their new manager. Appointing a manager just like the Citizens did with Pep Guardiola could lead to significant improvement overall at the club.
Regardless of who follows in the Frenchman's footsteps, it's more than obvious that much-needed changes will occur for either the better or worse, resulting in either positive or negative implications for each respective player at the club. New training methods, a new attitude and a new philosophy will all take shape soon after a new manager is appointed. Considering a decision is yet to be made thus far, it's time to continue to support the team altogether as well as Arsène Wenger until the very end of the season when a final decision has been made.
John Smith is a lifelong Arsenal FC fan from London, England. He admires players such as Dennis Bergkamp and has a passion for writing.
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Data and analytics are at the heart of a digital revolution that is transforming how people manage their money, allowing us to tackle some of the fundamental issues that we face as a society. For example: helping young people to get on the property ladder or older people to enjoy their retirement.
This workshop will highlight opportunities we have to use data and analytics as a force for good in the area of financial well-being by allowing participants to work with real world data to gain their own insights.
It will focus on an analysis of pension scheme experience data, and participants will be expected to analyse the data provided, pick out some key features, and consider the consequences for financial planning.
The event will either be held in Hymans Robertson's offices in the centre of Glasgow, from 4PM to 7PM (so that it does not compete with the normal school day) on Tuesday the 19th March . Any travel expenses will be reimbursed.
The workshop is targeted at S5/S6 pupils who are either sitting or have achieved Higher Maths. It would be preferable, but not essential, that attendees have some experience using Microsoft Excel or R for rudimentary data wrangling and analysis. We can provide some links to relevant online training materials ahead of the workshop if attendees want to brush up their knowledge ahead of the event. Given the interactive nature of the workshop, numbers will be limited to 15. The intention is to work in small groups, with each group being supported by a Hymans Robertson employee, some of whom are active STEM Ambassadors.
The data and supporting technology will be provided on the day.
Each small group will independently work with the data set and present their findings back to the wider group at the end of the workshop.
•	Apply this knowledge to think about our own plans with respect to financial planning and wellbeing.
The data provided for the workshop will be sourced from (suitably anonymised) real pension scheme data, as held by Club Vita. A sister company to Hymans Robertson, Club Vita is the leading longevity specialist in the UK, with a comprehensive data set covering around 1 in 4 defined benefit pension scheme members. They work closely with over 200 pension schemes to help them understand their mortality risks, as well as the majority of insurers in the UK.
The Hymans Robertson Foundation has for several years been working closely with a number of local charities to help create and run financial wellbeing courses, particularly targeting disadvantaged young people. As such, we have a number of members of staff who have had experience of talking to young people on financial matters, which will be useful experience when creating this workshop.


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KANSAS CITY COUNCIL RECORD
Upon Roll Call the following members were present:
Present: 3 - TROY NASH, BONNIE COOPER, KAY BARNES
Excused: 1 - JOHN FAIRFIELD
Rezoning an area of approximately 184 acres generally located at the northwest corner of Interstate 435 and N. Woodland Avenue from District RA to District R-1a. (13325-P)
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS, DEBATE"
Larry Stice, City Plainning, explained that the ordinance and its companion 050737 dealt with the rezoning and Coummunity Unit Plan for a project near I435 and N. Woodland. It would involve approximately 184 acres of land and consist of 400 single family units. There would be 70 acres of green space with a pond for detention the completion date is estimated to be in the 2007. Mike Fowler, Fowlers Engineering was present and available for questions from the committee.
Ayes: 3 - Nash, Cooper, Barnes
Nays: 0
Approving a Community Unit Project on an approximately 184 acre tract of land generally located at the northwest corner of Interstate 435 and N. Woodland Avenue. (13325-CUP-1)
See ordinance 050736.
RESOLUTION - Approving an amendment to the Gashland Area Plan for an approximate .47 acre tract of land generally located on the west side of N. Oak Trafficway about 2,000 feet north of N.E. Barry Road by changing the recommended land use from low density residential to office commercial.
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "IMMEDIATE ADOPTION"
Larry Stice, City Planning,testified that the following ordinances 050750 and 050751 all deal with the Gashland Area Plan near N. Oak TWY and N. Woodland Ave. This resolution is to amend the plan to recommend office commercial use instead of low density residential. The following two ordinances are for the purpose of rezoning 2,000 feet of land within the plan.
Rezoning an area of approximately .47 acres generally located on the west side of N. Oak Trafficway about 2,000 feet north of N.E. Barry Road from District R-1a to District R-4-O.
See companion resolution 050749.
(Sub.) Rezoning an area of approximately .47 acres generally located on the west side of N. Oak Trafficway about 2,000 feet north of N.E. Barry Road from District R-4-O to District PD/R-4-O and approving a development plan for the same.
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS AS A COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE, DEBATE"
Approving the plat Rockhill Annex Condominiums, an addition in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; accepting various easements and agreements and authorizing the City Clerk to file this ordinance and attached agreement.
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "ADVANCE AND DO PASS, CONSENT"
Travis Kiefer, Public Works, explained that the ordinance was for the Rockhill Annex Condos. The project consist of 4 condos. Joy Hayes, Possinnelli,Representative for the developer was present to answer questions from the committee.
Approving the plat of Walnut Corner Condominiums I, an addition in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; accepting various easements and agreements; authorizing the Director of Public Works to accept deeds; and authorizing the City Clerk to file this ordinance and attached agreements.
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA (8/3/2005)"
This item was held until 08/03/2005.
Approving the plat of Madison Heights Condominiums, an addition in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; accepting various easements and agreements and authorizing the City Clerk to file this ordinance and attached agreement.
Travis Kiefer, Public Works,testified regarding the conversion of and existing building to condos. The would be 8 units that would be known as Madison Heights. There was discussion to determine that location. Joy Hayes, Polsinnelli, was present to represent the developer. Marshall Bount is the developer for the project.
Approving the plat of McCollom Home, an addition in Kansas City, Platte County, Missouri and accepting various easements.
Travis Kiefer, Public Works, stated that this ordinance was for the plat McCollom Home. It is for a single family residents and the owner was present along with his attorney Eric Moore. There is no opposition to the project as it would only effect the home owner.
Estimating revenue in the amount of $13,233.00 in the General Fund and appropriating it to the Historic Preservation Fund Grant account of the General Fund.
Brian Pitts, City Planning, testified that the ordinance was to accept funds in the amount of $13,236.00 in the General Fund and to appropriate it to the Historic Presevation Fund Grant account for the Musician Union. The Union has been registered as a historic site and the funds would be used to preserve and maintain the Union. The Committee was pleased that outside funding was helping to maintain and preserve the site that is so much a part of Kansas City rich Jazz history and that this site and other will become a destination for citizens and vistors alike as 18th & Vine and the surrounding area are improved.
Authorizing the Director of the Department of City Development to enter into an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District to fund one staff member to support the City Brownfields Program; and accepting $50,000.00 of additional in-kind staff support services for the City Brownfields Program from the Corps through funds provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Andy Bracker, Brownfields Funding, he said that there had been a tentative agreement with US Army Corps of Engineers to fund one staff member to support the City Brownfields Program. The Committee expressed excitement at having the support of additional staff without added expense to the City. The congratulated Mr. Bracker on the great job that he is doing finding creative ways to begin in additional funding to the City.
Authorizing the Director of Public Works to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the M150 & 135th Street Transportation Development District and a Termination and Release Agreement regarding a Cooperative Agreement regarding the State Line Station Unit 2 Development.
PLANNING, ZONING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE recommends "HOLD ON AGENDA (7/13/2005)"
Rezoning an area of approximately 45.58 acres generally located between Prospect Avenue and Benton Boulevard south of 27th Street and north of Linwood Boulevard, and along the south side of 31st Street from Agnes Avenue to Waldron Avenue from Districts R-4 and C-2 to District R-2b. (13242-P)
This itemwas held until 07/20/2005.
Accepting the recommendations of the Tax Increment Financing Commission as to the Fourth Amendment to the Winchester Center Tax Increment Financing Plan; and approving the Fourth Amendment to the Winchester Center Tax Increment Financing Plan.
Joe Gonzalez, TIF and Jerry Riffle were present to testify regarding the recommendation fo the TIF Commission for the Fourth Amendment to the Winchester Center TIF Plan. There were issues about the MBE/WBE that have been resolved.
Approving the preliminary plat of Glasgow's Place on a 4.47 acre tract of land generally located on the south side of Lookout Drive, west of Canyon Drive. (SD 1177)
Vince Hustead, City Planning, testified about the preliminary plat of Glasgow's Place it is approximately 4.47 acres of land located on the South side of Lookout Drive and West of Canyon Drive.
Vacating the north-south alley east of Montgall Avenue from the south side of Rochester Avenue to the railroad right of way, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, and directing the City Clerk to record certain documents. (1488-V)
Larry Stice, City Planning,stated that the ordinance was vacating a portion of land near Montgall Ave. and Rochester Ave. The owner and applicant is Mary Hicks is also a partner in the establishment known as Knuckleheads. There was no oppostion to the vacation.
There will be a Closed Session to discuss a Real Estate Transaction pursuant to RSMO 610.021(2).
Closed Session begin at 3:10 until 3:15