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This Is Not 'The End':
Strategies to Get You Through the Worst Chapters of Your Life
Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality turned successful corporate executive, pulls from decades of high, lows, and...
Nina Sossamon-Pogue, former world-class gymnast and award-winning television personality turned successful corporate executive, pulls from decades of high, lows, and public pain to write This Is Not 'The End'. It became the resource Nina needed when she thought her life was over and sometimes wished it was.
In This Is Not 'The End', Nina shares candid stories of her own journey toward healing after a series of traumatic events. She uses the wisdom gained from her experience, combined with proven and practical tips, to show those going through a difficult time how to:
• Figure out where to put this event in their head
• Create the script that will protect them in public
• Assess which people and places are helping or hurting them
• Learn how to look at a traumatic event as a fraction of their life story
• Understand that even the most public pain (television trucks on the front lawn) comes and goes
• Practice the mental gymnastics needed to get them to the next chapter (yes, there is a next chapter!)
Nina Sossamon-Pogue Profile
Nina Sossamon-Pogue is a respected keynote speaker on Resilience. A former executive at a high growth tech company during its IPO, Emmy award-winning television news anchor and member of the USA Gymnastics team, she is dedicated to researching how individuals and companies adapt and thrive.
She is the author of two best-selling books covering the intersection of personal and professional resilience.
An engaging communicator, Nina skillfully unpacks the current resilience struggles in our workforce and offers a framework that empowers individuals and companies to succeed through challenges and change.
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Why did the word resilience become such a buzzword during 2020 and what did we learn? Nina shares how we all adjusted, adapted and became more resilient and how to use those new superpowers!
Nina expertly blends big data, current events and brain science research, into an energetic multi-media stage performance or engaging virtual presentation. Using her own story as a backdrop, she shares a proven framework to conquer adversity and gain strength from each obstacle. A former World-Class Athlete, News Anchor and Tech Executive, Nina brings a wealth of experience and passion to the stage and inspires your audience to look at their future in a new way.
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Resilience is not a Destination
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We won't simply be returning to where we left off pre-pandemic. We have all adjusted, adapted and become more resilient, plus our organizations have transformed. Learn how to take the attitude, agility, and new processes that we used in 2020 to leap forward. We are ready for much more than just 'recovery'.
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A major research institution has recently announced the discovery of the heaviest chemical element yet known to science.
Governmentium has 1 electron, 25 neutrons, 75 deputy neutrons, and 100 assistant deputy neutrons, giving it an atomic mass of 201.
These 201 particles are held together by forces called morons, which are surrounded by vast quantities of lepton-like particles called peons.
Since governmentium has no protons, it is inert. However, it can be detected as it impedes every reaction with which it comes into contact.
Governmentium has a normal half-life of 2 to 4 years but it does not decay, instead it undergoes a reorganization in which a portion of the assistant deputy neutrons and deputy neutrons exchange places.
In fact, governmentium mass will actually increase over time, since each reorganization causes some morons to become neutrons, forming isodopes.
This characteristic of moron-promotion leads some scientists to speculate that governmentium is formed whenever morons reach a certain quantity in concentration.
This hypothetical transformation could lead to its isodope called pandemonium. You will know it when you see it.
Further research suggests that as the mass increases over time an eventual state of 'critical mass' occurs. At this stage Governmentium achieves a GDP (gross deficient particle) . This obviously means it must gravitate towards, and capture, a lesser Govermentium element, referred to as a counter operative undecided neutral tribal rich y-axis. The upshot of absorbing these countrys elevates (in theory) all morons to deputy neutrons, all peons to morons, and creates a new class of particles called plebeians. Unfortunately said research also concludes that due to too much spin and not enough critical mass at the centre, Governmentium eventually collapses and forms a new (much smaller) particle called oppositionum which is denser than previously and struggles to attract new morons. Such is entropy.


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Hey at least they are consistent
"Sanofi (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) and Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: LXRX) announced today that they have entered into a collaboration and license agreement for the development and commercialization of sotagliflozin, an investigational new oral dual inhibitor of sodium-glucose cotransporters 1 and 2 (SGLT-1 and SGLT-2), which could be a potential treatment option for people with diabetes." – Lexicon press release November 5, 2015
"In an 8-8 vote on Thursday, an FDA advisory panel was divided on whether to recommend approval of Sanofi and Lexicon Pharmaceutical's investigational diabetes drug Zynquista (sotagliflozin). " FirstWord Pharma January 18, 2019
Now we don't want to say we're not surprised but honestly, we aren't. Frankly the FDA panel did Sanofi a favor as now they won't suffer another commercial failure in diabetes. The reality is even if the panel voted overwhelmingly to approve the drug it had a limited commercial potential. See Zynquista was targeted as an add on therapy for Type 1 patients, a drug they would use in addition to insulin.
Here is where we need to separate the treatment of Type 1 diabetes with the business of Type 1 diabetes. The ADA estimates there are 1.25 million patients with Type 1 diabetes or about 5% of the total diabetes population. Given the known issues with Zynquista, DKA being the biggest, it's unlikely even if approved it would have captured more than 10% of this market. Simply put Sanofi who's in desperate need of a billion-dollar drug was targeting a market that at best would have generated a few million in sales.
This is so Sanofi a company that has no problem spending billions to make millions. Or as we're fond of saying what's the surest way to make a small fortune, start with a big one. But Zynquista isn't the first and only example of this. Sanofi has a long and distinguished history of throwing good money into bad bets. Their deal with MannKind is the first that comes to mind their troubled partnership with Verily which so far has cost them $250 million is also on this list.
Let's focus on this second deal just for a moment as rumors have been swirling for months that all is not kibbles and bits with Verily and Sanofi. Even with its recent victories OnDuo seems lost in the diabetes wilderness. They sign a deal with Walgreens who then turns around and signs another deal with Microsoft which seems to be targeted at the same patient population as the OnDuo deal. Yes, we know this is confusing but hey it is the wacky world so just run with it.
Anyway, these two "partners" each unhappy with the relationship are searching for a way out. Like many unhappy couples who do their best to project a happy home these disagreements are starting to bubble up to the surface for all to see. As we have noted previously Verily would like nothing better for Sanofi to file for divorce, collect the $1 billion break-up fee and move on. Frustrated and desperate Sanofi just might be dumb enough to pony up the billion and then run OnDuo into the ground all by themselves.
We'd call Sanofi the gang that can't shot straight but honestly that's an insult to the gang. We cannot think of too many companies in our wacky world that has achieved this level of ineptitude. Roche is likely the closet as they spent over a billion to buy insulin pump maker Disetronic only to see it sink into the abyss and have nothing to show for the billion spent. Then again Miles White Abbott's CEO who's enjoying tremendous success with the Libre has the distinction of running not one but two BGM companies into the ground. Might as well throw JNJ into the mix as after spending nearly $600 million to buy Animas and another few hundred million to run the company they gave it away for nothing.
Yet even with these failures, which as we can all see are common in our wacky world, Sanofi has achieved a special level of stupidity. We'd say that if Sanofi was a football team, they'd be the Cleveland Browns but heck the Browns did pretty well this year and OMG are considered a playoff contender next year. So perhaps there is hope for Sanofi after all.
Yet unlike the Browns they don't have an exciting new quarterback or new head coach, Sanofi to paraphrase the late great Dennis Green in perhaps the greatest football rant ever – is who we thought they are – dumb and dumber.

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Upgrading my phone need opinions.
So the Cyan 900 is coming to the end of its life a a cellphone. I've been having problems with it never connecting to the network after it spends some time with no service. I'll keep it around as a gaming device and remote for my desktop. In addition to that my new wife and I are moving off of our parents plans onto a joint plan. Problem is that she is on Red and I'm on At&t. We agreed last night that the best option is to buy previous generation phones and avoid the contract. She is getting a iPhone but I need Windows.
So I'm looking for options on a new phone. This is most likely going to be a phone to hold me over until that phone that I just have to have day 1. I'm mainly looking for a WP8 phone that will not feel like a downgrade from the 900. I was just looking for opinions from people that have the same phone as me. So if you were in my shoes, what would you do?
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Oh I had a friend with a cyan 900, man that thing took a beating in its lifetime. then I showed her my cyan 920. heh.
I would say the most logical step up would be the Lumia 920. It's larger and probably heavier, but it isn't wasted weight. It's still a solid option (despite being 2012's flagship), and can sometimes be found for cheap.
The 820 is another, I would hold it to be on-par kinda. The 720 isn't readily available in the US, and the 620, I guess its potentially an option, but nah.
I also went from a cyan 900 to a 920, but I got a pre-owned red 920.
920 is a bit outdated for today's standard, however because of the level of optimization Microsoft has provided for Windows Phone it works pretty fast.
Though I would recommend buying a recent device, such as the 930 or 1520 if your not into a lot of mobile gaming and want a decent package, Lumia 920 or 925 should be good enough.
Thank you all for your opinions. I'm really kicking myself for not grabbing that $80 refurb 925 that was up a while ago. I think a 920 may be in my future if we go AT&T, but things seem to be leaning to the big red. How does the 928 compare to the 900, or would it be better to just go for an icon?
You know how the 920 stacks up with the 900, right?
It's for VZW, but is a world phone and has GSM radios which come unlocked by default.
The Icon is also a fine option.
yeah, I followed that phone for a while. I do like the ios on the camera but if I'm not mistaken all"pure view" cameras have that now.
This is definitely helping. More opinions are welcome. I think I convinced the wife to keep he current iPhone so grabbing an icon might just work, I just really wanted the orange 930 in the US.
The Windows Phone OS does not need very powerful specifications to keep itself running smoothly, however with that said Lumia 928 uses almost two year old hardware that is not compliant with the latest graphics standards.
A move from 928 to 930 is only 2 numbers, but don't let the names confuse you. Lumia 930 beats 928 by a huge margin and I would definitely recommend going for 930 instead.
Don't get last generation devices.
I went from the 900 to the 520 and than the 1520. Buy a used 1520 it's the best cell phone I've used thus far on Windows Phone.
Wow that is quite an upgrade.
I went from HTC Explorer to Sony Xperia S to Lumia 520. Saving up for a better device.
Thank you all for your help. Fortuneatly my decision has been made for me as my wife's work gives a discount through Verizon and is willing to pay $40/month . That basically makes it half as much as AT&T and I can get an Icon :). I'll be going to the MS store as I already had a bad experience with a very "thick" rep at the Verizon store.
Congrats on the Icon! I'm only using my 900 for another day or two until my 1520 comes in. It's been a great device, but seems to be getting more and more buggy as time goes on. Not sure if it's the hardware, software, or just my expectations, but it's finally time to move on. I think I would have preferred the Icon, but my wife has at least a half dozen devices on AT&T, so we're not moving anytime soon.


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I've been reading a lot about fasting but I'm still trying to understand the science behind it. I have a number of questions about the differences between these diets and how they work. It would be great if someone could clear up my misunderstandings!
I was reading a book about fasting which discussed how much better for you fasting is for weight loss than calorie cutting - becuase of the hormonal changes involved and the result is that you are less likely to regain weight aftewards and shift your set point upwards.
But the 5:2 allows the person to have 500 calories a day, so isn't that just extreme calorie cutting rather than fasting, or is the amount of calories here really important? Also I read that it can take 36 - 48 hours to reach ketosis in order for your body to go into fat burning mode - on a water fast you would get here after a couple of days, but on an IF you would never get here because you'd go back into re-feed. Also on 5:2 500 cals counts as a fast day, then you could do a 500 cal fast for n days, like a water fast, so 500 cals for 10 days. Would that have the same benefits of fasting, or is that just extreme calorie cutting?


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Q: How much time to wait before sampling new data from soil moisture sensor? I am working with some cheap soil moisture sensors, as the ones on the picture below.

One of the problems of these kind of sensors is that they must not be powered on at all times. If you neglect to do so and leave them powered up at all times, electrolysis will take place and corrode the anode probe, thus releasing unwanted materials into the soil that you are probing.
To overcome this problem I intend to keep the board without power until the system needs to acquire new data.
This is the schematic of the board:

My question is, how much time after powering up should I wait before the voltage from the A0 output is stable?
The RC constant of the 51K resistor and the A0 capacitor is 5.1 ms. Should I at least wait 5.1 ms?

A: I would wait for 10ms, take multiple readings, check if they are stable (within a defined range) and average them to get the final reading.

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Conner Smith Follows Up Debut with New Song "Take It Slow"
September 10, 2021 /in Blog, New Music, News /by Erica Zisman
Conner Smith's new song "Take It Slow" is out now, September 10th, on all streaming platforms. Take a look below as we dig into the track.
Back in June, newcomer, Conner Smith made his artist debut. The singer-songwriter shared two brand new songs with fans. Both "Learned From It" and "Tennessee" showcased captivating sides of his artistry. Today, the singer is back with another new release, a song called "Take It Slow."
The new track is smooth, nostalgic, and inviting. It depicts young love in a way that makes us all feel like we are experiencing it again for the first time. Smith is a breath of fresh air in country music. He does not try to be anything, but himself, and delivers music that is both believable and relatable. The song is romantic, yet innocent, a hard quality to have.
"You came down your stairs with that sundress and your Chuck Taylors on // Your pops said don't keep me up all night long // We pulled out your drive about the time the sky went pink // I said baby what you think // You said take it slow // I know a backroad we can find a spot we can be alone // We can sway back and forth to what's on the radio"
The song comes on the heels of Smith's 21st birthday. A true entertainer, the singer is giving fans the song as a gift to celebrate. "Take It Slow" is sure to get stuck in your head after one listen. Kudos to Smith for another great release to add to his growing catalog of songs.
Conner Smith's new song "Take It Slow" is out now.
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Conrad estate gift to NNU now to exceed $18 million
Northwest Nazarene University is pleased to announce that it has been notified of the imminent distribution of the final portion of an estate gift from Howard and Mary Conrad. The first portion of the gift, received in March of 2014, came in at $10 million with the understanding that the university would receive an additional sum as the residuary beneficiary at a later date; the university's remainder interest has now been determined after various other estate matters were settled and totals over $8 million. This gift—now exceeding $18 million—will be truly transformative for the university, current and future students, and the greater Treasure Valley.
The Conrads were long-time supporters of the university, and Howard was one of the founding members of the NNU Foundation Board of Directors.
Howard Conrad came from humble beginnings and rose to prominence and influence in his community and church through hard work and wise stewardship. Howard was born in Missouri in 1930. In 1935, his family made the journey West in search of a better life. It was a journey of faith that required that they shelter on the dirt floor of a one-room garage after arriving in Idaho.
"We will strive to be worthy stewards of this incredible generosity and use the funds to advance the mission of the university and further the Kingdom of God."
In 1948, the Conrad family moved from Twin Falls to Kimberly, Idaho, where they joined the Church of the Nazarene, and young Howard met Mary who would become his wife of 52 years. Together they built a life and family. Howard was a successful and innovative farmer who also raised champion quarter horses. The Conrads were also faithful and generous church and community members. Their daughter, Julie (Conrad) Sievers ('81), is a graduate of NNU.
This amazing gift is the outcome of over 30 years of positive relationships between the Conrad family and members of the NNU community. The funds are unrestricted and, as such, policy requires they become part of the quasi-endowment until the university determines an appropriate function for them.
NNU President Joel Pearsall said, "We are both surprised and incredibly grateful for this second gift that has turned out to be almost equal in magnitude to the first. This is now by far the largest gift NNU has ever received. We will strive to be worthy stewards of this incredible generosity and use the funds to advance the mission of the university and further the Kingdom of God to the best of our abilities."


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Menifee Colt Tops Jeju March Sale
A Menifee colt out of Gemubit Mulgyeol (by Johannesburg) topped the first Korean sale of the year, the Korean Thoroughbred Breeders' Association March Sale of Two-Year-Olds on Jeju Island last week.
Not the Menifee colt – but the photo that was released to the media from the sale – an Old Fashioned filly, who did not meet the reserve (Pic KTBA)
At these sales, there is a minimum reserve price of KRW 20 Million (US$18,416) and any horse which doesn't reach that amount is automatically passed-in. At the March 23rd sale, 161 lots were offered of which 37 were sold for an average price of KRW 38.8 Million, better than the KRW 36 Million at the equivalent sale two years ago when 24 out of 132 lots changed hands.
The Menifee colt out of Geumbit Yeogeol fetched a sale-topping KRW 105 Million (US$92,723). Consigned by breeder Im So-yeon, he was bought by the DRM CITY Group. He already has a name, "Daemyung". The same purchasers were also responsible for the second highest lot, a Take Charge Indy colt out of Friend of A Friend (by Crafty Friend).
Juveniles by Cowboy Cal were popular with seven selling on the day. Hansen and Old Fashioned were among other sires who had several meet their reserves.
There will be another smaller sale of two-year-olds at the end of April, this time at Jangsu on the mainland, before the second juvenile sale on Jeju in mid-May.
Posted in Breeding, News and tagged Breeding, Jeju Sales on March 31, 2021 by gyongmaman.
Eoma Eoma Defeats East Jet In Sprint Showdown
Eoma Eoma turned the tables on East Jet as the pair produced the sprint of the year so far on a soaking wet track at Seoul Racecourse last Sunday.
Punters couldn't split the pair with both the locally bred East Jet (by Strike Again) and the American import Eoma Eoma (by Algorithms) being sent off as co-favourites. Eoma Eoma perhaps the more brilliant of the pair but from a better draw on a wet track and over 1200M, the ultra-consistent East Jet had plenty of cards to play too.
Ultimately, breaking from gate 13, Moon Se Young on Eoma Eoma didn't try to cross the field to lead. The pair that did opt to take on East Jet for that early advantage, Yaho Smart Cat and Complete Sweep, quickly capitulated and ended up finishing last and second-last.
East Jet had to use up plenty to go with them and when Eoma Eoma finally looked up on his outside with a furlong to go, he could give no more, finishing a length in arrears but still well clear of 3rd placed M J Power. The winning time – on a day when the wet track was resulting in some ultra-fast races – was among the top five fastest times ever recorded at the distance in Seoul
Eoma Eoma moves on to seven wins from nine starts while East Jet, who like Moonhak Chief a week earlier lost little in defeat, is now on eight from eleven. Oh what we would give for there to be a Korea Sprint this summer.
Posted in Racing Reviews and tagged East Jet, Eoma Eoma on March 31, 2021 by gyongmaman.
Seoul Sunday: Eoma Eoma vs East Jet – Race-By-Race Preview (March 28)
It's another Super Sunday at Seoul yet no crowds will be allowed in to witness Eoma Eoma and East Jet facing each other in what should be an epic sprint tussle over the 1200M in the feature event. It remains galling that even the small and enclosed indoor Jangchung Arena in downtown Seoul was able to host spectators this weekend for a volleyball play-off series while the vast expanse of Seoul Racecourse isn't allowed to admit anyone. It is what it is, however, and betting outlets south of (and including) Cheonan will be open at 20% of indoor seated capacity. It's a cracking day's racing in prospect with 15 races from 10:45 to 18:00. Here is the race-by-race preview:
Eoma Eoma (left) and East Jet clash again (Pic: KRA)
Maidens in the opener with six of the fourteen going around for the very first time. Third time could well be the charm for (14) HOLIDAY CHARM. He has run on well but has arrived on the scene too late in both starts so far finishing in 2nd and in 3rd. He gets an extra furlong to play with today and while the draw is less than ideal, he can make the breakthrough. In the most recent of his races, Holiday Charm was 3rd with (9) BURUI GASOK in 2nd. That was Burui Gasok's debut and very accomplished he looked too, leading for most of the way before getting run down late on by a good winner. He has serious claims and probably starts favourite. (8) DESK TAP ran 4th on his own debut in the same race and can aim to build on that today. As for the first time starters, there were a couple of eye-catchers in trials. (11) COMPLETE HONOR won his trial in good style while (12) MAGIC RECORD registered a fast time running on strong. Both can go well first up.
Selections (14) Holiday Charm (9) Burui Gasok (12) Magic Record (11) Complete Honor
Next Best 8, 1
Fast Start 5, 8, 9, 14
Three-year-old fillies only here. (12) K N MENIQUEEN is going to be hot favourite here. While she finished well back in her first two, her times were adequate and it wasn't much of a surprise when she won at start number three on February 5th with three of these back down the track behind her. The draw shouldn't be an issue and she should be winning again. There are couple of others with potential. (1) SHOWMAKER ran 3rd on debut behind K N Meniqueen. That was encouraging enough to suggest there is more to come and she should be close to the pace from the inside draw here. (10) BEST CHEONSANG ran an improved 3rd at start number two in February. She has led both her races so far and will be expected to be on the early pace again. (9) GLOBAL CHEONSA was 4th in that race, continuing to show gradual improvement and looks a potential place line here along with (the solitary debut-maker (14) CHOEGANG BLACK. She ran on strong in a fast trial and could be interesting first-up.
Selections (12) K N Meniqueen (10) Best Cheonsang (1) Showmaker (14) Choegang Black
Fast Start 1, 3, 10, 13
(5) CHEONMA TODAY showed good speed when leading all the way for back to back wins over 1200M in November and December. She weakened into 4th when tried at 1400M on February but splitting the difference at 1300M today and with the benefit of a very nice draw, she could return to the winner's circle. The only other previous winner in the field is (8) CUPID BULLET. He was a speedy winner over 1000M on his second outing at the start of February and while up in trip here, looks set to be the main danger. (11) TAP QUALITY has been knocking on the door in his three starts so far and is one of only three in the race who has prior experience of this trip. He will be there or thereabouts again. (6) BODYGUARD and (12) HOEDURYEONG were both a touch disappointing on their respective latest outings but have hinted at ability and can aim for some money here.
Selections (5) Cheonma Today (8) Cupid Bullet (11) Tap Quality (6) Bodyguard
Next Best 12, 4
(9) ACE PRINCE remains winless but has finished in the top five in all four of his starts so far. He enters having run 4th on his first try at this distance last time and looks nicely in here to make the breakthrough. Expect him to be on pace from the start and go all the way. (5) CHAMPION GAMUN will be challenging for the early lead. He has shown progress over his own four outings prior to today and steps up to 1400M for the first time with claims to go close. (6) POWER MUSIC beat a few of these on her way to 5th place over 1700M on February 5th. That was her first start since August but she already has a runner-up finish to her name at this distance and should be a danger here. (1) ETERNAL MEMORY was further back in that same race but expect better dropped back to one turn. Even further back was (3) GEUMA SWIFT. The time before though he ran on well from the back over 1200M and can be given another chance today.
Selections (9) Ace Prince (5) Champion Gamun (6) Power Music (1) Eternal Memory
Next Best 3, 12
Fast Start 1, 5, 7, 9
Posted in Racing Previews, Uncategorized and tagged East Jet, Eoma Eoma, Seoul on March 27, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Busan Saturday: Race-By-Race Preview (March 27)
Saturday's racing is at Busan with 10 races from 13:30 to 18:00. Busan Racecourse will be open to punters at 20% of indoor seated capacity. Attendance must be pre-booked through the "My Card app". Here are the previews:
Busan – some years ago now
Maidens to kick things off with just five of the fourteen having raced before. Of those, (2) COLOR WIND is the pick with a 2nd and 3rd in her record already, both at this distance. She was underwhelming last start but this is softer and Perovic aboard can only be to her benefit. OO the others with prior experience, neither (4) RAPIDO QUEEN or (14) DRAGON ROYAL showed much – the latter in just one start in the middle of last year – but both have recently trialed well and significantly better will be expected today. The stiffest challenges to the selection, however, may come from the first-timers. (8) POKPUNG JILJU looks the likely favourite having shown progress across two trials, recording a very nice time in the latter. (3) THE WIN also looked competent in his heat and has every chance of going close first-up.
Selections (2) Color Wind (8) Pokpung Jilju (3) The Win (14) Dragon Royal
(1) MR. INDIE was a good winner on debut over 1000M on February 5th. He steps up a couple of furlongs here but is very nicely drawn and looks to be the one to beat once more. (3) WONDERFUL FAGER ran on strong for 3rd over 1200M on his debut a month ago. The additional furlong can suit and he should be close today. Similarly, (12) CENTUM THOR finished off well for 2nd at 1200M on February 5th, beating three of these in the process and is set to figure once more. Only two of the field have raced at this distance before but both come in with recent form reading well. (10) CHOEGANG LIGER is yet to score in ten attempts but has been in the top four on each of his latest five outings. He is another who comes from off the pace and can't be ruled out. Likewise, (14) ZERAGE comes in off a decent 2nd place at the distance last start and while the time was nothing special, he overcame a wide draw to get a good position, something he will need to do again here. (7) HILL MORE, behind Choegang Liger over a mile last time out, is another in the hunt.
Selections (1) Mr. Indie (7) Hill More (10) Choegang Liger (3) Wonderful Fager
Next Best 14, 12
Fillies only here and we always need to take note of any previous winners in such a race. There is just the one in the shape of (9) LOOKING CAT, who prevailed over 1400M last start. That was her first go at 1400M and her first being ridden handy and she ran on well to score. She looks right in this. (8) TWO TWO CELEB beat three of these on her way to 3rd place at 1400M on February 5th. She's only missed the top five on one occasion from six starts so far and should be a serious player here. (4) KEY PLAYER stepped up to this trip last start and registered her best result to date with a 2nd place. It wasn't a fast time but she should be competitive in this company. (2) TEAM SKY and (7) NUN KKOT YEWANG are others who are in at least the placing frame.
Selections (9) Looking Cat (8) Two Two Celeb (7) Nun Kkot Yewang (4) Key Player
Race 4: Class 4 (1600M) Handicap / KRW 42 Million
It's far from certain that there will be a Triple Crown series this year but if there is, (1) ALPHA AGAIN has the opportunity to put himself firmly in the frame as a leading contender. He has won his latest three, pretty much making all on each occasion and steps up in to the Mile for the first time today. From the inside Jeong Dong-cheol isn't likely to waste much time getting on pace and he can win again. (8) MACH TITAN is aiming to make it three wins in a row and four in total and he looks the main danger. He ran 4th in the track's top juvenile race last November and while he tackles further than six-furlongs for the first time, he will be a big threat and will be challenging Alpha Again for the lead right from the start – if the draws were reversed, he might be favoured. (11) KING DOMBO took a couple of races to get back in to the swing of things following nine months out but has looked good in his latest two. He has recorded a solid time at this distance before and should be in the placing frame. (5) JEONSEOULUI BULKKOT and (14) HONOR QUEEN are both better than their respective latest outings suggest.
Selections (1) Alpha Again (8) Mach Titan (11) King Dombo (5) Jeonseolui Bulkkot
Posted in Racing Previews and tagged Busan on March 26, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Jeju Friday Selections (March 26)
It seems inevitable that the current Covid-19 restrictions in South Korea will be extended again on Friday which will leave racing's predicament unchanged with betting outlets in the south of the country permitted to open while those in the Greater Seoul area must remain shut (despite such indoor event as the Volleyball play-offs being allowed to admit 10% of arena capacity from this week). Racing will be at Jeju on Friday, Busan on Saturday and Seoul on Sunday.
Cases continue to hover at around 400-450 per day and there is a tacit acceptance that this isn't likely to reduce any time soon. Coupled with the glacial pace of the vaccine rollout and the non-existent pace of the legalization of online betting, and racing remains stuck up the proverbial with no means of propulsion. It is a situation set to be exacerbated further when the Daejeon betting branch closes permanently at the end of the month as organised crime takes over the monopoly on gambling in that city Daejeon becomes a gambling-free city.
From April, both Seoul and Busan will race on both Saturdays and Sundays – good news for overseas bettors as races will no longer routinely clash with Singapore and Hong Kong, but for this weekend it's as you were with Jeju kicking things off for this weekend with an 11-race Friday afternoon card from 13:30 to 18:00. Betting outlets south of and including Cheonan are open at 20% of indoor seating capacity. Attendance must be pre-booked using the MyCard app one day in advance. Here are the Jeju selections.
Jeju Friday Selections
Race 1: 5, 4, 3, 1
Race 2: 7, 9, 10, 2
Race 3: 4, 10, 9, 7
Race 7: 10, 2, 6, 9
Race 9: 4, 6, 5, 10
Race 10: 8, 4, 5, 6
Race 11: 8, 10, 1, 5
Posted in Racing Previews on March 25, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Tiz Plan Overturns Form On Moonhak Chief To Square Rivalry at 1-1
Last year it took Tiz Plan three attempts to get the better of Cheongdam Dokki. It's taken him just two to record a victory over the other member of the Seoul Staying Big Three as the six-year-old avenged January's defeat to Moonhak Chief with a comprehensive win at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday.
The 2019 Korea Cup and Grand Prix Stakes winner Moonhak Chief only raced once in 2020, just before racing's first prolonged shutdown in February. He returned in January this year and defeated Tiz Plan by six-lengths at level weights over 2000M.
With Sunday's race under handicap conditions, Tiz Plan was able to get 3kg from Moonhak Chief but punters still sent the Moon Se-young ridden champion off as the odds-on favourite.
It looked to be business as usual as Moonhak Chief sat behind early pacesetter Platinum Euro before taking over at the head of proceedings in the back straight. He soon opened up a lead but under Johan Victoire, Tiz Plan was stalking, never less than four-lengths behind.
By the top of the stretch the pair were on level terms and it was Tiz Plan who proved the strongest running on to win by two-lengths on the line. Moonhak Chief rallied well and held off the fast finishing Brigadier General to claim 2nd place and keep the quinella punters happy.
Both Tiz Plan and Moonhak Chief are owned by Kwon Kyung-ja but are under the care of different trainers. Tiz Plan was winning for the eleventh time in twenty-one starts.
No Stakes schedule has yet been published as with Covid restrictions remaining in place and the government continuing to stall the legalization of online betting what with important regional elections just around the corner, racing's income remains at 10% pre-pandemic levels. Regardless, a third chapter in their rivalry is inevitable regardless of the conditions or prize money of the race.
In other news at Seoul on Sunday, Dolkong's half-sister Jangsan Gold got her maiden win at start number six. The four-year-old Goldencents filly was a dominant winner of race 12 at under Moon Se-young.
Posted in Racing Reviews and tagged Moonhak Chief, Tiz Plan on March 23, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Moonhak Chief v Tiz Plan – Seoul Sunday: Race-By-Race Preview (March 21)
There is a heavyweight collision at Seoul on Sunday as Moonhak Chief and Tiz Plan, two of the top three horses at the track, square off for the second time this year. The pair will clash in the feature and finale race 15 over 2000M. Sadly nobody will be there to see it but punters located in the south of the country will at least be able to attend betting branches. Seoul and Gyeonggi Province remain shuttered. There are 15 Sunday races at Seoul from 10:45 to 18:00:
Moonhak Chief faces Tiz Plan on Sunday. Sadly there won't be packed galleries to see it
Fillies only in the opener. (12) GANGSEO PRINCESS beat several of these on her way to an easy victory on debut over the 1000M on January 29th. She steps up in trip and has a less favourable gate today but the manner of that win suggests that the result will be the same and she will be the hot favourite here. (1) NONGBON BADA and (2) MAGIC TIDE both ran 3rd on their respective debuts in January. In the case of Nongbon Bada it was behind Gangseo Princess so that brings her straight into contention again while Magic Tide ran on strong in a good time and should go well with the extra furlong today. Already experienced at this distance is (7) MACH JIJON. She ran an on pace 2nd in a good time over the trip on January 29th, her best finish to date and can build on it here.
Selections (12) Gangseo Princess (2) Magic Tide (1) Nongbon Bada (7) Mach Jijon
Fast Start 1, 5, 7, 8, 12
(6) EAST IMPACT was a sixteen-length winner on debut posting one of the fastest times ever recorded at the distance at class 6. It was impressive and while it would only be natural for there to be a slight dip in performance second time around, if he runs anything near like that again, then frankly the rest could start now and he'd still win. The only other previous winner in the race is (1) DREAM PELLA and he's the one to take advantage should something happen to the favourite. He made all for his win over the distance in December and while his 5th on reappearance in January was nothing to write home about, he should get on pace from the inside. (3) SWEET JUICE BAR was 4th – about half a furlong – behind East Impact on debut and has placing claims here while first-time starter (7) BLUE HAMMER caught the eye in trials and can go well first-up today.
Selections (6) East Impact (1) Dream Pella (7) Blue Hammer (3) Sweet Juice Bar
Fast Start 1, 6
The betting market will be a little bit more competitive in this one with no clear standout. A couple of them look potentially ready to win though. Likely favourite is (2) THUNDER CHAMP. He ran on well for 2nd – a distant 2nd but well clear of 3rd place – to East Impact on what was for him start number three on January 29th. He steps up marginally in trip here but won't need to improve much to have very good claims. (8) EAST JILJU ran an improved 3rd on what was his second start at the end of January, beating a couple of these in the process. He ran on strongly and the extra half furlong today keeps him right in the mix with an apprentice also keeping the weight low. (14) BIG RED could only manage 6th at the distance last start but it was by no means a bad run in what was a good race. He should be there or thereabouts. (3) BOGO TTO BOGO and (7) GEOSEN JILPUNG are others in the minor money hunt.
Selections (2) Thunder Champ (8) East Jilju (14) Big Red (3) Bogo Tto Bogo
Fillies only here. (14) FASHIONED PASSION has drawn the car park but could well overcome it. The filly has improved across three starts so far and has the fastest final furlong average time of all of these. She moves up by half a furlong today and it could well suit with Moon Se Young climbing aboard for the first time. (1) SERVE ACE beat three of these on her way to 3rd place at this distance on January 29th recording by some margin the fastest time of those who have tackled the 1300M before. Munro can be patient from the inside here and she can run on strong. (3) MISS YANGHO was 4th behind Serve Ace last time out. She is one of only two previous winners in the field and will warrant respect again here. (2) GANGHWA CHEONYEO has shown signs of figuring things out across her latest couple of runs and can go close while (11) GREEN POKJU has been inconsistent but should be on pace here and can be involved at the business end.
Selections (14) Fashioned Passion (1) Serve Ace (3) Miss Yangho (11) Green Pokju
Fast Start 6, 10, 11, 13
With two wins to her name already (9) USORYUNG gets a third crack at class 6 and is the one to beat again. True, she hasn't race – or even trialed – since last November, but she has proven capable of leading and of coming from off the pace and with Munro riding, her credentials are burnished even more. She'll be favourite but a vulnerable one. (5) COLJOY comes in off a smart 3rd ahead of a number of these on January 29th over 1400M. In the process he recorded the fastest time among those here who have tackled the distance and he should provide a stern challenge. (6) NUBIGO and (1) SAENAE CHOICE came home 4th and 5th respectively in the same race and both have claims to match or better that here while (2) COWBOY TANGO could only manage 7th that day but along with Usoryung is the only one of these to have experienced victory before and can't be discarded.
Posted in Racing Previews and tagged Moonhak Chief, Seoul, Tiz Plan on March 20, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Saturday's racing is at Busan with 10 races from 13:30 to 18:00. The Busan Racecourse as well as all betting locations sought of (and including) Cheonan will be open at 20% capacity (pre-booking required using the My Card app). Locations in the Greater Seoul and Gyeonggi areas remain closed. Here are the Busan previews:
A filly maiden to kick things off and quite a tricky one at that. Peter Wolsley sends out a couple of decent looking ones and (13) GOLD LUCK is the preferred pick. She has improved across three starts so far culminating in a runner-up finish last time out in a similar race over this trip. The draw isn't ideal but Perovic climbs aboard and she can win. The other Wolsley entrant is (4) ARTIE'S GAL After winning a trial she was a solid 3rd on debut last November before having a tough time on reappearance in January. We'll give her another chance today. In that race in January, Artie's Gal was beaten by (11) STARLIGHT. The latter filly was debuting and ran a very good 4th over the 1000M. She was on pace and should overcome gate 11 to get on the speed again here. (10) USEUNG GANGJA debuted in 5th place in the same race and has claims for improvement too while (12) HANHYEOLMA is a bit more experienced and while beaten by Gold Luck last start, has proven competitive in this kind of company.
Selections (13) Gold Luck (4) Artie's Gal (11) Starlight (12) Hanhyeolma
More maidens here and two of them come in having put in strong runner-up finishes on their respective debuts. (7) COOL GUY is our pick, the Bart Rice trainee having been a front-running 2nd over 1000M on January 29th. That followed on from a similarly fast trial and he can make the breakthrough today. (11) DOCTOR FAPPIANO came from the middle of the pack to run on strong for 2nd also over the minimum distance on her own January debut. The additional furlong should suit and she is a real danger. (13) FIRST CHANCE beat a few of these on his way to 3rd place on debut two months ago and he too has the ability to build on that here. (2) WONDERFUL JAZZ and (5) GIANT CAL are others who also put in encouraging debuts and can be involved in the finish.
Selections (7) Cool Guy (11) Doctor Fappiano (13) First Chance (2) Wonderful Jazz
(4) BEAUTIFUL KING was an impressive winner at start number three making all to score by four lengths over 1200M. He is up in trip here and is likely to be a strong favourite to win again. We're going to take a chance and take him on though. (5) RAON THE BOSS beat three of these on his way to a much improved 3rd at this distance on January 29th. True the time wasn't exactly fast but he looks to have potential for more and the experience may stand him in good stead here. (7) SUNLIGHT BOY and (6) GANGJAUICHEONGCHUN came home 4th and 5th respectively behind Raon The Boss in that race and both should be in the placing frame again here. (3) B.J. KING was a winner two starts back over 1200M and while he was well back behind Raon The Boss last start, can be given another chance here.
Selections (5) Raon The Boss (4) Beautiful King (7) Sunlight Boy (3) B. J. King
This filly and mare affair is far too strong for class 5. After running 2nd on debut, (5) GODDESS MOON has won three in a row scarcely being behind another horse. She finally has to come up in class today but that shouldn't be an issue and she can win again. Also up in class is (2) NEW LUX. She's won two of three so far, running on strong from off the pace each time, beating Gold Luck, who we saw in race 1, in her latest. The step up in trip is set to suit and she is a big danger. Those two look set to fight out the quinella but there is a good deal of other talent here. (14) GREY ANGEL won her first two starts in fine form and while she only managed 6th in a decent race on reappearance in January can be competitive here on her first try at the distance. (11) RAON THE STAR remains a maiden but has never been worse than 5th in four outings to date. She got within less than three-lengths of Goddess Moon when 2nd last start and can go close again.
Selections (5) Goddess Moon (2) New Lux (14) Grey Angel (11) Raon The Star
(4) YEONGUNG LOUIS was a fine winner on debut at this trip before running a good 2nd when stepped up to a mile on reappearance. The Violence colt is well drawn to get on the early speed and looks very hard to beat here. (12) GLOBAL TOP was a last start class and distance winner, beating three of these in the process. She likes to be close to the pace so will need to work to overcome the wide draw but she should go close again here. (6) ROYAL TICKET had a poor day at the office behind Global Top last start but is also a class and distance winner and has the fastest time of any of these to his name. Don't rule out. (5) SMART MOD began his career with a bang but while he hasn't quite managed to maintain his early momentum, he looks to be on the right track again following a strong class and distance 3rd in February.
Conditions remain unchanged in Korea which means that despite sports such as football and basketball (the latter indoor) being permitted to have 10% capacity attendance in the Greater Seoul area and bars and restaurants being packed with maskless customers, racing remains unable to open its doors to long suffering punters in the most populous part of the country. However, the Busan and Jeju Racecourses along with OTBs in Busan (both of them), Changwon, Daegu, Daejeon, Gwangju and Cheonan will be open at 20% of indoor seated capacity. There is racing at Jeju on Friday, Busan on Saturday and Seoul on Sunday. Jeju gets things underway with an 11-race Friday pony card running from 13:30 to 18:00. Here are selections for that meeting:
Race 1: (6) MYEONGSEONGGISANG is a winner already and neat three of these last start when recording the fastest time in the field at today's distance. (10) GANGHANNEUNGRYEOK should pose a stiff challenge having run a good 2nd on debut a month ago and has plenty of scope to improve. Selections: 6, 10, 5, 4
Race 2: (2) DALUIJUNSA has run consistently fast times and is one of two who look ready to win here. He is marginally favoured to see off (7) CHOIGODAEJANG who has been getting closer across three starts so far/ Selections: 2, 7, 9, 1
Race 3: (8) MYEONGGAUIHIM will be a strong favourite here with a win and two runner-up finishes from efforts to date. He beat three of these last time and has the fastest times in the field. (7) KWANGAUICHAMP was 4th behind Myeonggauihim last start and also has win. He'll be on pace and goes close. Selections: 8, 7, 9, 4
Race 4: (7) GANGNAMUIBIT and (9) KWANGAUIMANRI both seek maiden wins but have finished in front of one another in their latest two starts. They look set to contest the finish again here, this time for top honours. Watch the market for clues to (8) EKUSEU though. He trialed well : Selections: 7, 8, 6, 8
Race 5: A class and distance winner two starts back and then a good 2nd over 1000M last time out, the consistent (1) OLLEYOJOENG is the one to beat here. (2) DANGDAENURI was a last start winner class and distance winner and will be on pace from the start with claims to go close again. Selections: 1, 2, 6, 3
Race 6: (4) JEONGSEOKDAERO has won three in a row. He steps up in trip and carries significantly more weight but should be too good again. (6) DAESANGGUN, a smart gate to wire winner over 800M last time looks to have the best chance of stopping him. Selections: 4, 6, 1, 10
Race 7: (6) HANBAEHWANGCHO has beaten plenty of these across her latest two outings and is capable of fast times. The weights are against her here but she has strong claims again. (10) BONSEONGJARANG comes in after good efforts in arguably stronger company and can be a danger. Selections: 6, 10, 8, 11
Race 8: A winner of six from eight so far (9) SONGGONGGIWON doesn't get the benefit of quite as light a weight as he has of late but is still strongly favoured to score again.(2) GEOSEOGAN and (8) NOKWONJEIL have the best chance of pulling off an upset. Selections: 9, 8, 2, 4
Race 9: (2) TYSON ran 4th last start but beat several of these in process and the veteran should return to winning ways here. (3) HOSEUNGGOEUL has been beaten by Tyson in each of his latest two but looks the most credible danger. Selections: 2, 3, 8, 11
Race 10: The very experienced (10) BAEGYAHAENG has won his latest four. He comes down in the weights and his quality may see him through again. (1) BAEKROKJANGWON has shown he has the beating of most of these in recent starts and will be there or thereabouts again. Selections: 10, 1, 3, 4
Race 11: (1) BAEKROKCHEONJI beat plenty of these on her way to winning at class and distance in December. She comes in fresh and can score again. (9) BICHUIYEONGGWANG comes in off three consecutive runner-up finishes and can go close again. Selections: 1, 9, 2, 3
Posted in Racing Previews and tagged Jeju on March 18, 2021 by gyongmaman. Leave a comment
Seoul Sunday: Race-By-Race Preview (March 14)
Sunday's racing is at Seoul with 15 races from 10:45 to 18:00. The Jeju and Busan Racecourses will be open to customers at 20% of indoor seating capacity as will the Off Track Betting centres in Busan (both of them), Daegu, Changwon, Daejeon, Gwangju and Cheonan. Seoul Racecourse and all off-track locations in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province will remain closed. Here are the previews for Seoul including the long awaited return of Mark Story in race 13:
Seoul Racecourse remains depressingly empty
Wildly competitive opener. (5) GEUMSEONG SEGYE will probably start favourite based on his second-up performance on January 22nd when he beat three of these on his way to 2nd place over 1000M. It was a big improvement from his first run and he went on speed too, which is what he is likely to do here as well, from a good draw. (14) JILJU BORN was 4th in that race on what was his racecourse debut. He ran through the line pleasingly enough and the step up in trip may suit regardless of the wide gate. (8) DREAM KNOCK too did nothing too wrong on debut running 5th over 1000M beating a couple of today's rivals. She too ran on well and could improve for the additional trip. Those three look to be the main contenders but don't rule out progress from the likes of (7) ILHYANG DALMA or (11) GLOBAL STORM either.
Selections (8) Dream Knock (5) Geumseong Segye (14) Jilju Born (11) Global Storm
(4) CHEONBISEONG broke through at start number two on January 22nd, leading pretty much from gate to wire over 1000M. He didn't go especially well at this trip on debut but looks ready for another crack at it and has strong claims on a repeat win here. (8) NAMSAN SIDAE, out of an Oaks winner, was an encouraging 3rd on her debut in January. She ran on well over 1200M and looks well equipped for today's task. So too does (1) TIZ BLACK. He raced twice in the first half of 2020, registering a 2nd and a 4th. He's not been seen since last May but led all the way to win a quick trial on a wet track just last week. He looks nicely in first-up today. (11) MEOTJIN GUY showed progress on his second outing in January and can build on it today. There are three first-time starters and among them (10) GRACE LEE looks best equipped to make an immediate impact.
Selections (8) Namsan Sidae (4) Cheonbiseong (1) Tiz Black (10) Grace Lee
Filly maiden here with none of the fourteen having even a top-four finish to their name. (9) SEMYEONG HAETSAL beat a couple of these on debut when running 5th in a very similar race. Accordingly, she has the fastest time of any at the distance and could well start as favourite. (2) HIVE ran 6th on her debut back in January over 1000M. She will be expected to have come on for that run and to be in contention here. (5) JAY EAGLE came home behind Semyeong Haetsal on what was her second start but did improve from her debut and may continue to make progress today. Of the others with experience, (4) SILVER HAMPTON looks the most likely to improve. There are three debut-makers and given the weakness of the race it is worth taking a look at them. Specifically, (13) VESPER, who ran 3rd in her trial in a reasonable time, running through the line strong.
Selections (2) Hive (9) Semyeong Haetsal (13) Vesper (4) Silver Hampton
Fourteen maidens here. (10) BEOLMAL DAEJANG looks the standout having raced twice for a 4th and a 3rd but also having put in a fast time last start at this distance. He can sit just off the pace and prove too strong late on. He's not the only one to have shown promise though. (14) SKY FUTURE has a 2nd and a 3rd from his two starts so far. He's come from off the pace on both occasions so the wide draw shouldn't trouble him too much and he can be a danger today. So too can (9) DREAM LUCKY. He steps up slightly in distance following a much-improved 2nd over 1200M on his latest outing and looks to have more development in him here. Plenty of others in at least the placing frame as well with perhaps (1) SPEED GUY and (5) WONDERFUL K the most likely.
Selections (10) Beolmal Daejang (14) Sky Future (1) Speed Guy (9) Dream Lucky
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Michael Cremo (a.k.a Drutakarma Das), is on the cutting edge of science and culture issues. In the course of a few month's time he might be found on pilgrimage to sacred sites in India, appearing on a national television show, lecturing at a mainstream science conference, or speaking to an alternative science gathering. As he crosses disciplinary and cultural boundaries, he presents to his various audiences a compelling case for negotiating a new consensus on the nature of reality.
Jayadvaita Swami — editor, writer, publisher, and teacher — is a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness.
He served as an editor or assistant editor for nearly all the books of Srila Prabhupada published during Srila Prabhupada's lifetime.
He received initiation from Srila Prabhupada in 1968, at the age of nineteen.
Krishna Priya began practicing Krishna consciousness in the 70s and had the good fortune to meet Srila Prabhupada. She later took initiation from Hrdayananda dasa Goswami and worked with Bir Krishna Goswami to develop the New Goloka community in Hillsborough, North Carolina. For 30 years, she has lived a simple, renounced life as the pujari of their Lordships, Sri Sri Radha Golokananda. With her mood of sweet devotion and her practical, compassionate nature, Krishna Priya devi gives spiritual inspiration to everyone she meets.
Established first VIHE outside Vṛndāvana in 1996.
Currently teaching about a dozen students Bhakti Rasamrita Sindhu and Bhagavad Gītā.


Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation (MIC) has agreed to sell its portfolios of operating wind and solar businesses to DIF and Goldman Sachs Renewable Power for $215m.
Image: MIC to sell renewable energy businesses. Photo: Courtesy of seagul/Pixabay.
MIC is selling a wind portfolio of 203MW to DIF Infrastructure V, a fund managed by DIF and its 142MW solar portfolio to Goldman Sachs Renewable Power. The transactions will be closed after obtaining regulatory approvals and fulfilling customary conditions.
The sale of the individual businesses in the wind and solar portfolio are expected to be closed progressively during this year.
MIC CEO Christopher Frost said: "With the signing of these agreements we have reached another important milestone in our efforts to streamline our portfolio and realize investments in certain smaller and non-core business.
MIC announced its plans to exit from renewable power generation businesses last November.
Last October, Macquarie completed the sale of its Bayonne Energy Center (BEC) to an investment fund managed by Morgan Stanley. BEC is a 644MW gas-fired electricity generation facility located in Bayonne, New Jersey.
The plant was constructed in 2012 and expanded last year. Power generated from the plant is distributed across New York City via a cable that runs from Bayonne, New Jersey beneath New York Harbor to a substation in Brooklyn, New York.
Macquarie acquired the plant in 2015 and operates the business on land owned by International-Matex Tank Terminals (IMTT) business. The sale valued BEC at $1400 per kilowatt of generating capacity. Macquarie sold the power plant for $900m in cash and assumed debt.


The themes for the upcoming summer reading programs, facilitated by public libraries nationwide, will be: for the Children's Program "One World, Many Stories" and for the Teen Program "You Are Here."
Think about ways you can utilize these great themes come spring time to encourage the students to participate in the programs and keep reading.... all year long. See the State Library's webpage for the Summer Reading Program for a preview of the artists' work they'll be using to advertise the program.


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H is for Hurry
Sally	. A to Z Blogging Challenge, family	. atozchallenge, children, Thomas Merton
Hurry ruins saints as well as artists.
Thomas Merton, New Seeds of Contemplation
He couldn't wait to start water-coloring.
Slow and steady — painting the chicken coop
Sally	. Life	. children, daily prompt
Yesterday we had a guest preacher, a woman from a nearby city. When she called the children forward for the children's sermon, two school-age boys and one toddler girl came forward.
The little girl was delightfully in her own world, jabbering and clapping her hands. At first the pastor tried to quiet her and distract her, but her efforts were fruitless. The girl had obviously just figured out that she could string words together and adults would stop to listen.
The pastor moved on. With a steady little drone of chattering in the background, much like a cheerfully babbling brook, she launched into her mini-sermon on gratitude.
Then she made the mistake of asking the boys about the best Christmas present they got this year. I knew the answer before they said anything.
Lego.
Both boys are Lego maniacs and love to talk about it. They began describing the giant Lego sets that they had received.
"I think mine had ten bags of pieces in the box," one boy said.
"No," said the other, his brother, "it had twelve!"
They debated the full number of pieces and how long it took to assemble. Meanwhile, the little girl kept up her jabbering. I didn't think the pastor was going to be able to reel in her children's sermon, but she did.
"Let's finish by saying thank-you to God," the pastor said.
One boy threw his hands in the air and yelled, "Thank you!"
But the pastor said, "No, let's bow our heads and close our eyes to talk to God."
The boys complied. The girl twirled around.
"Thank you, God, for all the good things You give us," preacher prayed. "Amen," she concluded, emphasizing the "A".
One boy's head shot up, then his hand followed. "I have a question," he said.
I'm sure she was anticipating more Lego talk. I was surprised she didn't look exasperated.
"Yes?" she asked.
"Why can't we say 'A-women'?" he asked. "It doesn't seem fair."
I had to stifle my laughter.
You never know.
Sally	. family	. children, comfort food, daily prompt, disappointments, family, ice cream, Life, Postaday
I wrote this back in November 2013. I had been sorely disappointed with a concert I had gone to with Mary. Too much glitz, not enough real.
To be honest, I had forgotten a lot of the details of that evening until I reread this post.
Spoiler alert: The bottom line is that expectation sometimes leads to disappointment, and disappointment sometimes leads to ice cream — so in the end, it's all good, right?
From November 2013 —
The fact that Sonic was already closed on the way home was the icing on the cake of disappointments. Or, should I say – the ice cream. I was so sure that a one dollar vanilla cone from Sonic would ease my pain.
Then, when Wendy's didn't have a vanilla Frosty milkshake, I was, like, "What do you mean you don't have it? I'm looking at it on the sign!"
The polite night-shift server at Wendy's explained. "Nobody ever ordered those, so they took it off the menu."
"Well, they need to take it off their drive-thru menu as well," I grumbled to myself.
So I drove across a four lane highway to get to Burger King. Good thing it was 11:17 PM, and nobody else was on the road.
And at least they were open and had a Hershey's Sundae Pie.
The things we do for our comfort foods.
It wasn't the ice cream, though, that brought me back to reality. It was riding home in the car with my dear, sweet 13-year old daughter, and thinking how precious it was that I could spend an evening with her.
Waiting in line. It was cold.
It was remembering our laughter as we waited in line in the cold and sang Smothers Brothers songs to each other.
It was reflecting on the fact that she didn't seem disappointed with the evening. My own expectations had probably been too high.
I know people who try not to get excited over upcoming events. "That way I won't be disappointed," they say.
Would I trade all the anticipation, all the eagerness, the thrill of imagining what was to come for a blasé attitude?
No, I think I'd rather ride the roller coaster.
And then treat myself to ice cream.
Best Numbers and Peas
Sally	. family	. children, dinner conversation, family dinners, numbers, parenting, prime numbers
"Hey, Mom, do you know what the best number is?"
Karl asked this at dinner because we were discussing numbers.
For the record, I did not know what the best number was, nor did I even know there was a best number.
I mean, I do have a soft spot for primes and squares. Doesn't everybody?
But I don't have a favorite number.
And I didn't know there was a best number.
The discussion had started with the number four. I don't remember who said it, but someone brought up the fact that four is considered unlucky in certain countries like Korea or China.
"It's like thirteen in this country," I said, "but I don't think thirteen is that bad. It is, after all, prime."
That's when Karl asked the best number question.
"Seven?" Bud guessed.
A lot of people really like seven. It's a prime. And considered lucky.
"Nope," Karl answered. "But it has a seven in it."
I started mentally running through the numbers ending with seven. "Seventeen?" I guessed.
I knew it couldn't be twenty-seven. It is a cube number which makes it interesting, but not the best.
"Thirty-seven?" I guessed.
"It's seventy-three," Karl said. "It's the twenty-first prime and the mirror of thirty-seven which is the twelfth prime. Twelve and twenty-one are mirrors."
Kind of cool. For someone who likes prime numbers. And symmetry.
How we got from there to spitting peas I don't know.
Laurel and Karl
Really. The next thing I knew Karl was challenging Laurel to a pea-spitting contest.
They each took a few peas from their dinner plate and headed to the back deck to see who could spit them farther.
"Mom," Mary pleaded, "they're spitting peas."
"I know," I said, "but Karl leaves for college soon."
Would I have allowed this years ago when Philip was heading off to college? Probably not.
But I've learned.
At the end of the day, the things we remember aren't the quirky discussions of numbers but the spitting of peas and the accompanying laughter.
I so want my children to look back at their growing up years and be able to laugh.
Sally	. family	. children, competition, family, love, parenting, sports, tennis
Karl placed 2nd in Class C tennis doubles at sectionals. SECOND!
A great finish for my soccer-playing boy and his soccer-playing partner.
Karl and Michael
Sectionals at Camp Starlight
Last week, we had spent a sunshiny day on a Pennsylvania mountain for round one of sectionals. That was the day both Karl and I forgot sunscreen, but I had the luxury of sitting in the shade while he and his partner bobbed and weaved on a full sun court, easily winning all three matches. He was sun-burned, but moving on.
Sectional finals took place on indoor courts. He and Michael won their first match there less easily. Their opponents played in cargo shorts and won the first game. You can't judge a tennis player by their shorts.
Karl and Michael won the match, though, and advanced to the championship.
Wow, I thought. Could he and Michael possibly be sectional champions?
The first serve by the kid in the backwards hat put a crack in that dream. Whoosh! I barely saw the ball.
Karl started laughing.
Fifteen-love.
The server switched sides. Karl stepped forward, while Michael moved into position to receive the next serve. The dance of doubles tennis.
Whoosh! Michael just shook his head.
Thirty-love.
Karl at the tennis center
Karl was better prepared for the next serve. He changed where he stood and crouched in readiness.
Whoosh! The first serve hit the net. The second serve lobbed over for an easy return. After a few back-and-forths, the server got his racket on the ball and smashed it into a far corner.
Forty-love.
Michael was ready for his next serve. When it came directly at him, he put up his racket defensively. The ball bounced back to the opponents' side and they had a short volley which ended in a point for Karl and Michael.
Forty-fifteen.
One more serve at Karl. Once again he was crouched and ready. Once more the gold sphere flew.
I watched Karl as they changed sides of the net. He was smiling and laughing. Part of him was enjoying this crazy game of tennis where he ultimately lost the match 6-1, 6-1.
As I told my father about it the next day, he said, "It's a good thing he can laugh about it."
Yes, it was. I had watched other players angrily whack their rackets into the padded walls in frustration. I watched them scowl and get angry. I wondered if any of them knew who John McEnroe was — masterful at tennis, but also masterful at the tennis tantrum.
Last night Karl said, "Somebody at school asked me why we lost so badly. I told him that he hadn't seen that kid's serve. No matter where I stood, he got it past me."
And Karl was still laughing about it.
Laughter is sometimes the closest thing we have to grace.
Thankful for my son.


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Primary care has transformed into a 'dial-in' or 'click first' service
By Clare Gerada2020-03-27T12:39:00+00:00
Responding to the new norm of social distancing has led primary care to adopt digital triaging as its primary way of working in just three weeks. Explains Clare Gerada.
The NHS is now beginning to bed down how we respond to the current crisis. Keeping a distance from each other has become the new norm, as has, for many, working from home.
There have been other changes which have happened so rapidly, and in some ways so apparently effortlessly, that one wonders whether it was always thus and whether we will ever go back to our old ways of working once the world returns to normal.
Let me describe one of these seismic changes from the primary care lens.
Until coronavirus arrived, GPs and primary care nurses across England, saw and treated around 1.2 million patients per day. Most of this work has been done traditionally through a face to face contact. Despite government wishes, the move to remote and digital working has been slow. Not anymore.
The combination of the covid-19 crisis and dedicated funding has caused a revolution. At my own practices across London, around 99 per cent of all our work is now online.
A digital triage system linked to the patient's electronic patient record, is now processing up to 3000 consultations per hour from 1700 participating practices, with numbers doubling every week and 150 new practices a week offering the service.
The system allows the patient to submit a clinical or administrative concern to their GP practice using algorithms developed by NHS GPs. The majority of these submisisons are closed remotely, without having to bring the patient into the building, which is invaluable in the current circumstances.
With almost 100 per cent of prescriptions sent electronically to any pharmacist of the patient's choice, general practice has moved from a walk-in to a "dial-in" or "click first", service in three weeks
For a small number of patients who might need to be seen face to face, this can be done safely and in a planned way. The footfall through our practices has now dropped considerably. Where the practice was once heaving with patients waiting to be seen, it's now unusual to see anyone other than staff.
Text messaging with patients can be done directly from the patients' record – using AccuRx or other platforms. We use the video calling functionality to "see" our patients if that is needed. For a small proportion we need to bring them in (doing internal examinations, feeling lumps or giving immunisations are impossible remotely), but real, rather than virtual patients are now the exception hence reducing the risk to staff and to others who might need to come in at the same time.
With almost 100 per cent of prescriptions sent electronically to any pharmacist of the patient's choice, general practice has moved from a walk-in to a "dial-in" or "click first", service in three weeks.
How this will impact on both patients and staff will unfold? Certainly, patients appreciate not waiting in their surgery for hours on end or having to join a telephone queue to obtain that rare appointment.
Where the practice was once heaving with patients waiting to be seen, it's now unusual to see anyone other than staff
Doctors are finding their working day is becoming more predicable – even given the unpredictable and strange times we are working in. Surgeries do not feel so frenetic.
Necessity, the mother of invention combined with the desire to innovate which is hard wired into general practice is offering a glimmer of light in the current gloom. I hope we emerge from this crisis able to deliver better, more responsive general practice. Certainly, this seems to be the case if today's new ways of working are anything to go by.
Clare GeradaClare Gerada is a senior GP partner at The Harley Group, London
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Hol Chan Marine Reserve is asking the public's assistance in investigating an incident that has left a significant strand of Acopora palmate (Elkhorn Coral) of the main reef damaged. It is believed that sometime on Sunday night, a boat ran aground the reef at Shark Ray Alley, located within the marine reserve. The vessel was pulled out unnoticed, but the impact is significant.
On Monday August 5th, Hol Chan Marine Reserve office was informed of the incident after damages left behind by the vessel were clearly observed. "A vessel did run aground the reef and we highly suspect it occurred some part of Sunday (August 4th) night because when we visited the site on Monday, the damages were fresh. The damage done to the reef is significant. A lot of the corals were overturned and the Elkhorn Coral were broken into a lot of little pieces. It was just a lot of damage," Kirah Forman, Marine Biologist at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The damage to the reef was done in two areas, but the largest impacted area measures 85 feet by 42 feet. "Because of the size of the area that was damaged, we believe it was a large vessel. It must have been something larger than the tour boats," added Forman.
The area in question is within the reef, inside the recreational section of Shark Ray Alley, specifically behind the mooring buoys. "The area damaged is one of the areas used by tour guides for snorkeling and so it will certainly look bad for tourism. It also set back the work in terms of coral reef conservation. Corals are a protected species and a lot of them are on the IUCL endangered list," commented Forman about the impact of the grounding.
The only evidence observed is that fragments left behind showing that the bottom of the vessel is blue. "We want the public to know what happened and for them to help us find who damaged the reef. They can call us and give us an anonymous tip if they know anything," advised Forman.
So far Hol Chan Marine Reserve has conducted some restoration to the damaged area. "We used the damaged coral for the restoration process. The larger fragments were cemented back around the damaged site. We used the smaller pieces of coral and established two nurseries; one in Zone A (Hol Chan) and Zone D (Shark Ray Alley). If all goes well we will be able to use the nursery to plant coral in the damaged site or other areas," explained Biologist Miguel Alamilla, Manager of Hol Chan Marine Reserve. A total of 128 pieces of corals were planted.
The dollar value of the damage has not been quantified, but anyone with information can call the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office at 226-2247.


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Win Ben Stein's Money
TV-PG | 30min | Comedy, Game-Show | TV Series (1997–2002)
Jeopardy-like game show featuring Ben Stein as both a host and a contestant. The second and third rounds of the game are played by Ben Stein himself as he tries to defend "his" money ... See full summary »
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Ben Stein defends his $5000 against 3 contestants.
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Jeopardy-like game show featuring Ben Stein as both a host and a contestant.
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Comedy | Talk-Show
A comedic talk show geared toward men, and their interests.
Stars: Adam Carolla, Jimmy Kimmel, Angelique Gorges
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire I (1999–2009)
Contestants, selected by calling a phone number, are chosen based on their ability to arrange 4 answers to a question in the correct order the fastest. They then have to answer 15 ... See full summary »
Stars: Regis Philbin, Rick Rosner, Danny Bonaduce
American Gladiators (1989–1997)
Action | Game-Show | Sport
The teams compete in such events as Power Ball, Assault, The Wall and Hang Tough. The Eliminator round decides the winner of the tournament.
Stars: Mike Adamle, Jim Starr, Raye Hollitt
Pop Up Video (TV Series 1997)
This series features old and new music videos, with a twist: As the video plays, "information bubbles" will "pop up" with facts about the production of the video, things contained in the ... See full summary »
Stars: Malan Breton, Michael Penn
Insomniac with Dave Attell (2001–2004)
Join "tour-guide" Dave Attell as he takes a look at nightlife in different cities around the country until sunrise.
Stars: Dave Attell, Jerry Lawler, James McClenahan
Ca$h Cab (TV Series 2005)
Short | Game-Show | Reality-TV
Contestants unknowingly climb into a cab and try to win money by answering questions correctly on the way to their desired location.
Stars: Ben Bailey, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Poserina
Behind the Music (1997–2014)
Documentary | Biography | Music
Musical artists, their careers, their highs, their lows and everything in between are profiled and interviewed.
Stars: Jim Forbes, David Wild, Rick Rubin
Family Feud (1976–1985)
Two families compete by trying to outguess the opponents about survey results.
Stars: Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Johnny Gilbert
Jeopardy! (TV Series 1984)
A returning champion and two challengers test their buzzer skills and their knowledge in a wide range of academic and popular categories.
Stars: Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2002–2020)
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Contestants use audience input, elimination of multiple choice options, and help from a friend to answer trivia questions for an escalating tier of cash prizes.
Stars: Meredith Vieira, Chris Harrison, Terry Crews
Family Feud (TV Series 1999)
Comedy | Game-Show | Reality-TV
Hosted by Steve Harvey, two families battle it out by answering survey questions for a chance to win $20,000 and, after 5 wins, a new car.
Stars: Steve Harvey, Rubin Ervin, Burton Richardson
Unsolved Mysteries (TV Series 1990)
Hosted by Robert Stack, the show documents a handful of unsolved cases in each episode. These are true stories of unsolved crimes, missing persons, unexplained phenomena, wanted fugitives ... See full summary »
Stars: Camille Farnan, John Colton, Matt Freeman
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Jeopardy-like game show featuring Ben Stein as both a host and a contestant. The second and third rounds of the game are played by Ben Stein himself as he tries to defend "his" money against the lowly contestants. Written by Joe Pranevich <knight@wwaves.com>
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Win Ben Stein's Money is a game show that requires some brains (unlike Wheel of Fortune) but is funny and doesn't take itself as seriously as Jeopardy. The show is hosted by Ben Stein, who is probably most famous for his appearances as a teacher in "The Wonder Years" and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", along with Jimmy Kimmel as the smart-ass side-kick.
There is a lot of shtick, and good interplay between Stein and Kimmel that gives the show both humor and likeability. Kimmel is funny and rude, but occasionally crosses the line to gross or mean. Special theme episodes are occasionally shown, such as a recent cross-dressing episode. Another fun bit, is that if a contestant answers in the form of question, ala Jeopardy, they are forced to wear a dunce cap.
The premise of the show is that Stein has put up $5,000, which he will try to keep the contestants from winning. The exact financial details might vary somewhat - fine print at the end of the show hints at this. Stein competes against the contestants, usually successfully.
The show starts with 3 contestants, who choose from five categories, with various joke/scatological titles. Questions are assigned a dollar value for correct answers, and in the first round have a $50 follow-up. At the end of the first round, the contestant with the lowest winnings is dropped, and replaced by Ben Stein. At the end of the second round, the contestant with the highest winnings is selected to go on to the "Best of Ten Test of Knowledge", a one-on-one contest directly against Stein. The constestant and Stein are locked in isolation booths (one of the jokes is that the contestant's booth has a bare lightbulb, steel stool, and cracked plaster, while Stein sits in a booth with paneling, and an overstuffed chair). The contestant and Stein are given the same ten questions, and if the contestant beats Stein is given all $5000 dollars put up by Stein.
The show airs on Comedy Central, Monday-Friday, twice in the evening.


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