I'm overriding the SummaryResultPresenter's Control Template in a XamDataGrid in order to set the background color of the summary grouped rows. If the grid's RecordContainerGenerationMode is set to Recycle, the background colors don't always color correctly while scrolling. If I set the RecordContainerGenerationMode to Virtualize then everything works correctly.
The problem with this is that the performance of Virtualize mode is not as good as Recycle. Is there any way to set the RecordContainerGenerationMode to Recycle and have the coloring show correctly while scrolling?
Are you binding the background to some property? If so have you verified that change notifications are indeed firing when scrolling?
The performance you are seeing with "Virtualize" is to be expected because the elements are created lazily which I would avoid if possible.
However, I recommend setting the FilterEvaluationMode to UseCollectionView to counter this behavior.
We already are setting the FilterEvaluationMode to UseCollectionView.
Here's the code we use to override the background. Again, everything works as expected with "Virtualize" but not with "Recycle".
I attached a sample that uses your converter and binds to the background of the SummaryResultPresenter. The only difference was I had to use a SolidColorBrush to show the color otherwise it wouldn't work. Scrolling works as expected. Please review my sample, located here, and modify it accordingly to reproduce the behavior.
In your example, make the following changes and then when you run it, group by "OrderID" and you should see how the averaged summation back colors aren't always correct. Values over 50 should always be red but they aren't. If you set the grid to "Virtualize", then the colors are always correct.
don't force synchronous calculation of the summary if it's dirty.
I retested my sample with version 12.1 and everything is working as expected. However the loaded event code is causing the summary row to no longer appear because you have SummaryDisplayAreas set to InGroupByRecords, thus the element you would be interested in styling would be called GroupBySummariesPresenter.
If you change SummaryDisplayAreas to "TOP", and groupby OrderID and expand the child bands then the converter is working as expected along with the modified XAML.
Are you trying to style the summaries when they're located inside the GroupbySummariesPresenter?
Yes, each Group Row should have a summary. That's why SummaryDisplayArea is set to "InGroupByRecords". When you run the sample with my changes, expand the main window out width wise and you'll see that each group row does have a summary and it is colored just not always correctly.
I resolved this by rerouting the binding path to your SummaryResult.Value and changing the converter.
Please add Path=SummaryResult.Value to the Background binding and change the converter accordingly.
I updated the sample's location with a new version. Let me know if you have any questions.
YES!! That fixes it. Thanks so much Michael.


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Bythinella bicarinata es una especie de molusco gasterópodo de la familia Hydrobiidae en el orden de los Mesogastropoda.

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Until recently, you may have been hard pressed to find any positive news coverage of civil lawsuits. You were more likely to see a story about some supposed "jackpot" jury award than coverage of anything positive to come from a court case, such as how a lawsuit helped a family with a severely injured child or stopped illegal corporate behavior.
This was no accident, of course. For many years, large industries (like tobacco and insurance), often through Washington DC lobby groups, funded expensive public relations campaigns to deliver carefully packaged messages about the American public's presumed obsession with suing - even though it was all factually untrue. Their goal was to turn the American public's mind against the civil justice system and to breed fear, anger and contempt for people who use the courts. They also sought to garner sympathy for corporations, professions and institutions that harm people and communities, and which are subsequently sued in court.
Today, however, public perception of the civil justice system has taken a decided U-turn! In fact, many people now see civil court decisions as having momentous implications, acting as the last line of defense against a possibly law-breaking President and a Congress that refuses to perform its "checks and balances" function. When Trump attacks judges and judicial independence, there is bi-partisan criticism. Those who use the courts get at least respectful coverage like this New York Times story, "In Lawsuit After Lawsuit, It's Everyday People v. Trump." The American Civil Liberties Union not only is awash is donations but had its own Oscar ribbon this year.
This new pro-civil justice sentiment is a dilemma for House Republicans. They know full-well that voters did not send them to Washington DC to pass laws blocking constituents' access to the courts or undermining the independence of judges. Yet many are also beholden to major industry groups like the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which wants them to do just that. So this year, they tried a new tactic. After slapping together a bunch of major bills that wipe out people's legal rights, the House Judiciary Committee voted them out of committee without holding a single hearing (although some degree of arm-twisting was likely involved, as this hearing shows), passed most of these bills at breakneck speed, and hoped no one would notice.
According to the National Center for State Courts (NCSC), "the majority of civil cases are consumer-debt-collection, landlord/tenant, small-claims, and small-contract cases." In other words, most civil cases involve the "little guy" being sued – not suing. Shockingly, "nearly one-fourth of all civil cases were debt-collection actions." Moreover, most of these individuals are "unrepresented and lack access to accurate information about court procedures." NCSC basically scolded policymakers for "missing the forest for the trees" by focusing on things like these House bills. In the real world, it's everyday people who suffer from a lack of litigation "access and fairness" – not corporations.
Because of conservative (and Democratic) opposition, this bill barely made it out of the House Judiciary Committee. There was also conservative opposition to another House bill – one that would obliterate class action lawsuits. That bill passed the House with bi-partisan opposition but no bi-partisan support. Check out this letter from the House Liberty Caucus, making a strong free-market case against this legislation.
In sum, here's what we know for sure. No one sent politicians to Washington D.C. – or to state capitals for that matter - to wipe out the legal rights of ordinary Americans. No one wants these House anti-civil justice bills, and that's true whether you're red, blue, purple or burnt orange. Small businesses don't want them either. They would rather lawmakers focus on just about any other possible thing. And the only "sue-happy" people in this country are lawyers for banks and debt collectors. They're the ones that must be reigned in. And here's what else we know for sure: the next congressional election is just around the corner.


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Sabotage! Scientist kills pregnant mice to ruin experiment
The Rise for Animals Team, October 15, 2020
A disgruntled scientist squeezed the life out of seven pregnant mice. You'll never believe what happened at a renowned teaching hospital in Boston—
Records recently obtained by Rise for Animals reveal the brutal killing of animals at Tufts University.
"The unauthorized researcher…admitted he caused the loss…to negatively impact [another experimenter's] research."
You read that right. In an act of sabotage, this scientist applied pressure to a pregnant mouse's neck. He dislocated the poor animal's spinal column from her skull or brain. He killed her—
Then he killed AGAIN. AGAIN. AGAIN. AGAIN. AGAIN. AGAIN.
"Not known if [the pregnant mice] were anesthetized."
—From the initial report to the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Before the scientist walked out of the laboratory that day, he tossed the lifeless bodies of his victims into their cages.
"The carcasses were left in the cages and found by other personnel…"
One member of the Tufts team reported the violation to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, calling for swift action: "Call police."
Records do not indicate the police were ever called. Instead, the scientist was fired from Tufts University. He's no longer their problem. As you read this, he may be working at another lab, torturing more helpless animals.
Our government's Office of Laboratory Welfare called the killing "an unfortunate incident." They said they are "satisfied that appropriate actions have been taken."
As an animal lover and protector, are you satisfied?
Will you help save animals from unnecessary torture in labs and tell the research community—
Torture is not science.
Cutting open animals by phone light and leaving surgical instruments in animals' bodies is not science. Enough is enough.
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Dancespiration from … Virgin America?
This Virgin America flight safety video features a who's who of street dancers in America. So amazing. I want to fly Virgin, well, anywhere!
Here's some of the awesome things I learned while I was at ASTC 2013, the annual gathering of the Association for Science and Technology Centers, held this year in lovely Albuquerque, New Mexico. 1. Neil Degrasse Tyson is TALL Apparently this cardboard cutout is life sized.
My Interview on Digital Learning at the Cal Academy for Mooshme Blog!


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Dr. Wily
List of Mega Man characters
Doctor Wily (Dr.ワイリー, Dokutā Wairi), (English /waɪli/) full name Albert W. Wily, is a video game character and the main antagonist of the original Mega Man series. Designed by Keiji Inafune, he appeared in the first Mega Man video game and later in promotions and other media related to the series. In Japanese, he is voiced by Takeshi Aono in all appearances except Mega Man: The Power Battle and its sequel, as well as Mega Man: Upon a Star, where he instead was voiced by Kenichi-Ogata; in English, the character is voiced by Dean Galloway, Douglas Kendall, Ian James Corlett and Scott McNeil voicing the character in Mega Man Powered Up, Mega Man 8, Captain N: The Game Master, and the animated series, respectively.
Scott McNeil also reprised his role in Mega Man: Upon a Star, being the only English voice actor to date to voice Dr. Wily more than once.
Conception and design
Conceived by character designer Keiji Inafune for Mega Man, Wily's design is inspired by Albert Einstein, and was initially conceived to appear as a tall, thin scientist with a mustache, glasses, balding hair, and lab coat. As a plus, his first name is Albert. As development on Mega Man progressed, Inafune redrew the character to match the in-game sprites, making him shorter and removing the glasses from his original design. Inafune has expressed disdain for this design, stating in a 2003 interview that if an artist approached him with similar work, he would reject it and demand better. With the production of Mega Man 2, Inafune decided to redraw the character completely, aiming to tie into the common perception of a mad scientist. To this end he made Wily slightly taller, and elongated his hair and chin. Satisfied with the alternations, Inafune kept the design consistent for later appearances of the character.
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This is a list of characters from the Mega Man series. In Japan, the Mega Man series is known as Rockman.
Mega Man, known in Japan as Rockman (ロックマン, Rokkuman) is the hero of the games, created by Dr. Light, with assistance from Dr. Wily. Originally created as a lab assistant named "Rock", he was modified for battle after the disgruntled Dr. Wily reprogrammed the original Robot Masters. Due to his Variable Weapons System, he can copy the weapon of any Robot Master he defeats in combat and use it as his own. This ability can also be used by Protoman and Bass.
Doctor Thomas Light, known in Japan as Doctor Thomas Wright (トーマス・ライト, Tōmasu Raito), is depicted as an aged scientist, who is a peerless roboticist. He is the creator of protagonist Mega Man and several other robots, and can be considered the father of Mega Man, Roll, and Proto Man. While a pacifist, he reluctantly recognizes that the use of force can be a necessity. He plays a supporting role, often developing and distributing new gear. In the Mega Man X series, set 100 years after the original series, Dr. Light resumes his supporting role through enhancement capsules that contain upgrades to X's systems together with messages relayed by silver/blue, slightly translucent holographic projections of the deceased scientist. He also appears in the "Navi Mode" of Mega Man and Mega Man 6 in the Mega Man Anniversary Collection to provide gameplay hints to Mega Man.
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Hey Everyone! We are happy to announce that we, at Team Onii-chan, will be having our very first figure display for 2013! We are getting ready to showcase some of the latest releases so, do look forward to it! As the usual routine, we already have an initial list of figures from within our group; but as we have always done, we're now opening the lending of figures to everyone! Any volunteers would be greatly appreciated as it wouldn't only help us in making a bigger and better display but it also gives us an opportunity to make new friends and also have you guys help in promoting the love for this wonderful hobby. As this will be our very first display for the year, we hope to make it a blast with everyone of you!
We're opening the slots to everyone who wish to lend their figures. To lend, just comment on this post below with your name (can be real or an alias), contact information (preferably Facebook profile link) and the figure that you will be lending. Please state the manufacturer and the toy line which the figure is from.
Only authentic/original figures will be allowed. The display will be an open display. There will only be tables and no glass cabinets.
Slots are not limited. More will be added as needed.
Figures marked with (*) are still tentative.
Hi guys! We at Team Onii-chan will be having our last figure display for this year and we're hoping to make it the biggest figure display event for 2012! While we already did make an initial lending from within our group; as always, we're inviting everyone to lend their figures as it would not only contribute to making this event our grandest for the year, but also an opportunity for us to make new friends and for you guys to help in promoting the love for figure collecting. Last year's Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special was definitely memorable and we hope to make this year an even more memorable one!
Onegai Onii-chan x Otakuzine Nendoroid Design Art Contest!
Repost from Onegai Onii-chan Hobby Shop website.
With the Christmas season already upon us, it means that the biggest anime figure event in the Philippines is coming soon as well. This December 28-29 at SM Megamall, Otakuzine Anime Magazine will be holding Ozine Fest Anime Figure Special 2012! Like the name implies, the entire event will be dedicated to anime figures and of course, Onegai Onii-chan will be there to support it.
To celebrate the event, we have partnered with Otakuzine management to bring you an exciting Nendoroid art design contest where you can win some cool prizes. Have you ever dreamed of being a Nendoroid designer? Or do you have an existing idea in mind that you wish to share with others? Well, here's your chance to show off your skills and win some great prizes along the way.
Note: RinLin is the official Onegai Onii-chan mascot. Art courtesy of Cza.
This contest is open to everyone currently residing in the Philippines, except staff of Otakuzine Anime Magazine and administrators of Onegai Onii-chan Hobby Shop. Only 1 entry per person is allowed.
Draw your own original Nendoroid and create a Nendoroid that you can call truly yours'! The Nendoroid can be your original character or it may also be an existing character that has or does not have an existing Nendoroid. However, should that be the case, your drawing must be significantly different from the existing product (new form, outfit, pose, etc).
Entry must be your own drawing. In the event that we prove that your artwork is stolen from an existing art or artist, we will immediately disqualify your entry. However, pose references from other existing artworks are acceptable.
There should be 4 angles of the character drawn (front, back, left side, right side). Main angle of your choice must be in full color. Other angles can be a black & white sketch or colored.
You may include additional angle/pose if you want to show off the accessories and props that are included with your Nendoroid (e.g. Shana posing with her katana). Additional expressions face plates are also appreciated.
Entries can either be traditional or digital artwork on A4 paper size (105 x 148 mm) 300 dpi, and JPG format. Traditional works must be scanned accordingly for submission.
Entries must be submitted to (onegaioniichancontest@gmail.com) with the e-mail title of "Nendoroid Contest" on or before December 21, 2012. Please include your Name (real name only), home address, personal Facebook account link and character name. All artworks will be posted on a dedicated album in Onegai Onii-chan's Facebook fan page with watermark.
The "Top 15" entries will be announced on December 24, 2012 and all qualifying contestants are required submit a printed copy of their artwork on A4 photo paper to Team Onii-chan Figure Display booth to be displayed on the event.
Deadline of submission of hard copy entries on the event is December 28 at 3pm. Failure of doing so will result to disqualification of entry.
For the GRAND PRIZE winner, he or she will be receiving a brand new Nendoroid Princess of the Crystal from the anime, "Mawaru Penguindrum"!
Our grand prize will be shipped this week (11/16) from Japan. In the event that the package will not arrive before the Ozine event, the winner will be given an option to chose to wait for the Nendoroid Princess of the Crystal to arrive or to claim our on-hand Nendoroid Akemi Homura.
So what are you waiting for? Sharpen those pencils, bring out those drawing tablets and put that creative mind of yours' to work and show the world your very own Nendoroid creation. Who knows? You might be that lucky winner of a brand new Nendoroid. Good luck and we wish you all the best!
The OtaKulture Project Starts Now!!!
Ever wanted to be covered in a magazine with your precious collections? For the first time ever, Otakuzine Anime Magazine will be launching the OtaKulture magazine! It's the first ever magazine of its kind here in the Philippines and it will solely be focused on Japanese collectibles and the otaku who dedicate themselves to getting the best that Japan has to offer. Yes, that means YOU! How to be a part of this exciting new venture? You just have to submit some fairly easy requirements will are detailed below and that's it.
The purpose of this project is to showcase the love of Filipinos for Japanese culture as expressed by their creative room decorations.
1. Submission of entries is open to all Filipino otaku, either living in the Philippines or outside of it.
2. Participants will be asked to submit pictures of their rooms decorated with their Japanese collectibles. Japanese collectibles can be from, but are not limited to, anime, manga, tokusatsu, Jpop and video games.
3. Entries should be submitted as high-resolution images (300 ppi, do not resize if possible) in digital format along with the sender's name and age to (insert e-mail address). At least four (4) images should be submitted in different angles to give people a better view of the entire room.
4. Participants are not allowed to pass off entries of other people as their own. Discovery of such acts will merit disqualification of the entry from being included in the compilation.
What is your main collection?
Why do you like to collect?
What is your future plan for your room?
What is the most prized piece in your collection and why?
6. All entries should be sent to edrell.dy@gmail.com. Entries can be rejected without notice if they have objectionable content in them.
7. A person may only send in one entry. Should a person send in two entries of different rooms, Otakuzine management has the right to choose which of the two entries will be used for the compilation.
8. Deadline for submission of entries is on (insert date and time).
9. All entries submitted entitles Otakuzine the rights to use them in future publications and other media should they choose to.
OtaKulture will bring the spotlight to another aspect of otaku culture. Being otaku does not mean being simply a cosplayer or anime enthusiast. So be proud and show off that collection of yours' and wear your badge as a collecting otaku proudly.
Hi everyone! Onii-chan here. It's been quite a while since I last posted here. Been quite busy recently. Anyways, we'll be having another figure display this year at The Best of Anime 2012! Last year's display for this event was a memorable one for us and we hope that this year's edition will be even better. As always, we're inviting everyone to lend your figures for the display so you can help in promoting the figure collecting hobby to others.
Note: Only authentic/original figures will be allowed. The display will be an open display. There will only be tables and no cabinets.
Anyway, after 1 month of hiatus, we'll have another display at Otaku Expo Reloaded 2012! Details (date and place) are posted in the picture above.
We're opening the slots to everyone who wish to lend their figures. To lend, just comment on this post below with your name (can be real or an alias depending on you), contact info (preferably Facebook profile link) and the particular figure that you will be lending. Please state the manufacturer and the toy line which the figure is from (e.g GSC 1/8 Oshino Shinobu).
Note: We only allow authentic/original figures.
Type of Display: Open Display. No cabs, just tables.
For all Team Onii-chan members, figure lenders and those who will be guarding the display, here are some reminders to take note of. This primarily concerns the ingress and egress schedules, duties and conduct in the display area.
1. Ingress will be on June 15, 2012 from 12 nn to 10 pm at the SM Megatrade Hall Conference Rooms. However, according to ToyCon officials, only 5 members of the team will be allowed to stay within the conference room for the ingress. These members are Onii-chan, Murakami Night, scary.chii, Kai and Ash (final already).
2. Because of this, we will be asking lenders of figures to meet with us outside of the conference room to hand us their figures instead. Once you arrive outside the conference room, please immediately look for anyone of the 5 listed above and sign on our records. This will help us take note of the figures you've brought for the display.
3. For those who can bring risers (acrylic preferably), please do bring them to the ingress so we can prepare them inside the cabs immediately.
1. Please take care of your belongings. Team Onii-chan will not be responsible for any losses due to carelessness (such as leaving any expensive items unattended to). Your PSPs, DSLRs and such items are your responsibility. If you lose them because you left them somewhere, do not fault us for it.
2. Do not bring food inside the event hall.
3. Always keep a friendly disposition. Do not incite fights with your fellow members or with the public. There may be times when the crowds are a bit rowdy so we ask for your patience in dealing with them.
4. We only have 3 IDs given out by the ToyCon committee which will be used by the admins. As a result, you will be required to purchase tickets to be able to enter the event area. We are very sorry for this as ToyCon (even in previous years) really just gives out 3 IDs for their exhibitors.
1. Egress will start at 7:30 pm of June 17. If you absolutely need to leave earlier than that, please inform any of the Team Onii-chan admins (Onii-chan, scary.chii, kettenkrad or Murakami Night) before doing so.
2. You can leave your boxes at the display area but please be mindful that space is quite limited at the display area and ToyCon wants us to be organized and tidy in keeping our things there.
That's all for the reminders for ToyCon 2012! Follow them to heart and we assure you that we won't be having problems for the display. This is our first ever ToyCon display and we hope that it will be a successful one for us as well!
ToyCon is one of the most attended local conventions and for good reason. It is the biggest gathering of pop culture enthusiasts in the Philippines. Everything from toys, cosplay and even celebrity appearances can be found here. This is why we are so excited to announce that for the first time ever, Team Onii-chan Figure Display Crew will be having an anime figure display at ToyCon 2012 from June 15 to 17, 2012 at the SM Megamall Megatrade Halls 1-3. What makes this display even more special is that we will be displaying our collections with all the other toy groups in the Philippines. Our inclusion is really a humbling opportunity which we are grateful for.
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Volunteer Your Vocaloid Figures For The VocaFusion Figure Display!!!
Volunteer Your Figures For The Ozine Fest 2012 Anime Figure Display!!!
Sensei Rocks The House at Otaku Expo 2012!
"Japanese Toy Collectors Philippines" is Now Open!!!
The reason for this choice of naming, in contrary to something like Team Onii-chan Boards or something like that, is that more than being just a community for anime figures, we also want to build a community that welcomes other enthusiasts of Japanese collectibles outside of the usual figures, such as doll collectors and other otaku merchandise.
Being a new online community, we don't expect our numbers to be as big as other groups, but what we can promise is that ours' will be a home that makes you feel comfortable and happy to be a collector. We do not promote an elitist and antagonistic attitude that alienates people and a free exchange of ideas is what we welcome in our new home.
Volunteer Your Figures for the Otaku Expo 2012 Display!!!
Team Onii-chan Figure Display Crew Will Be at Otaku Expo 2012!!!
After our grandest display event last month, you'd think that our team would be resting on its laurels now, but no. This January 21-22, Otakuzine will once again be holding Otaku Expo at the SM Megamall Megatrade Hall 1 and yup, you guessed it, we're having another display for all of you. If you will remember, we also participated in the 2011 edition of the said event and in my opinion, that was one of the more memorable displays that we had so I'm very optimistic that this will be just as memorable. What to expect? Well, more figures of course. We'll be showcasing some of the first figures that came out in 2012 so expect some new faces to be seen. For now, we don't have much details regarding the event itself but on our part, we'll be opening slots for volunteering of figures soon so stay tuned. What better way to celebrate the new year than with a new convention! We hope to see all of you at our event and hopefully you can once again visit our booth to see our gorgeous display.


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National day of mourning: What's open and what's closed on Wednesday
Posted 2:38 pm, December 4, 2018, by CNN Wire
There will be a national day of mourning Wednesday to honor the late former President George H.W. Bush, who died Friday night at 94.
Friends and family will celebrate his life during a memorial service at the National Cathedral in Washington. President Trump is expected to attend along with former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter.
National days of mourning don't happen often, so you may be confused about what's open and what's not.
Here's a list of what offices and agencies will be closed to pay tribute to the 41st president:
President Trump has issued an executive order to close the federal government. Most federal employees will be given the day off, unless they cannot be excused for national security, defense or other essential reasons.
Some national parks may be closed or have limited services to visitors.
The New York Stock Exchange will suspend normal trading and the Nasdaq will also close for the day.
The US Postal Service will only make limited package deliveries and will "suspend regular mail deliveries, retail services and administrative office activity."
The US Supreme Court has delayed arguments for the day.
Maine Governor Paul R. LePage called President Bush "Maine's president" in an order closing executive departments in the state, where the Bush family has a summer home. "The Bush family's active participation in the Kennebunkport community has touched many lives. During his presidency, national and world leaders came to Walker's Point to address issues of national and international importance in the peaceful and beautiful setting of the Maine coast in the summer," he said.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order to close state agencies, offices and departments. President Bush will be laid to rest Thursday at his presidential library on the Texas A&M University campus, where his wife Barbara and their daughter Robin are also buried.
Full Coverage: Death of George H.W. Bush
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US Postal Service reveals new stamp honoring President George H.W. Bush
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Jimmy, Rosalynn Carter celebrate 73 years of marriage
Mom says Ohio day care handed her 'lifeless' 2-month-old daughter
Tiger Woods awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Trump at his rainy July 4 event: Americans 'part of one of the greatest stories ever told'
Trump's Twitter blocking violates Constitution, appeals court rules
ICE to begin nationwide immigration raids Sunday
Why one Virginia congressional member thinks President Trump should be impeached
Family of former UVA student Otto Warmbier files claim for seized North Korean cargo ship
Rangers recover the body of the third visitor to die at the Grand Canyon in eight days
Trump to impose new tariffs on Mexico if it doesn't slow flow of migrants
Labor Secretary Alex Acosta has resigned


Volunteers take a look inside to see what exactly they're giving out to the homeless.
On Saturdy, March 3, Replenish Women and the Collegiate Men of VSU collaborated for an event know as "Plates in the Park." The event was held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. under the bridge downtown.
Volunteers handed out food, hygiene packets, sheets and even clothes to residents of nearby shelters as well as any homeless person walking by.


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Life expectancy of human beings means the number of years a human being is going to live and it is taken on an average basis. The life expectancy for both genders can be different and also depends on varying factors. Also, the expectancy depends on the race and cultural background along with ethnicity. Food and lifestyle habits also have an impact on the life expectancy rate of a person. A normal human being who leads a healthy life can live up to 80 years or more.
There are human beings who have lived up to 100 years and are still alive. However, such cases are rare and difficult to come by. On the other hand, the life expectancy for human beings has become more because of the modern medications and medical science. People who have life threatening conditions also manage to live above 50 including diseases like cancer and AIDS. Such is the marvel of modern medicine. Modern medicine has helped humans achieve a greater life expectancy.
However, to have or meet the average life expectancy of 80 and without any health problems a person has to lead an extremely healthy lifestyle like no bad habits and also should eat healthy. People, who are prone to eating junk food, smoking and drinking, cannot expect to have a normal life expectancy. Again such assumptions also depend on varying factors. There are so many other things like stress and depression that play a role in life expectancy rate and also the genes of the person matters.
Pancreatic cancer is actually quite a devastating disease and the life expectancy for people with this life threatening condition is very low. Usually this type of cancer is always diagnosed when it is in its advanced stage, and by then the life expectancy of the person is only 7 to 8 months from diagnosis. More..


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Sonalika Tractors Records 41.7 Per Cent Growth
Sonalika Tractors has recorded a sales growth of 41.7 per cent in the domestic market selling 10,571 units in December 2022. The company cumulatively sold 1,18,449 units in the first three quarters of FY 2023. The company recently clocked the 1 lakh sales mark in FY2023. The milestone target was achieved in eight months and is the fastest ever sales the company has clocked so far. Sonalika reported that it had hit the number as of end-November 2022 with year-to-date numbers seeing a 11.2 per cent growth over the last financial year. It claims to beat the industry growth of 8.8 per cent reported in the same period.
Raman Mittal, Joint Managing Director, International Tractors Limited said "The importance and adoption of technology in agri sector is increasing at a rapid clip and we are elated to deliver on farmer expectations with our advanced technology powered tractors and implements. Powered by a staggering 41.7 per cent growth in domestic growth, we have beaten the industry growth (est 26 per cent) by 1.6X times and clocked 10,571 tractor sales in December'22. This is a testimony that demand for farm mechanisation is not limited to traditional seasons and the unwavering trust of each and every farmer in our brand collectively act as catalyst to strengthen our position in the agri-ecosystem.
Moving into year 2023, the company says that its innovation drive is all primed up and will continue to provide farmers easy access to latest farm technologies with its newer offerings.
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Scott Gibson and Matthew Kim, both experienced preachers and teachers, have brought together four preaching experts-Bryan Chapell, Kenneth Langley, Abraham Kuruvilla, and Paul Scott Wilson-to present and defend their approaches to homiletics. Reflecting current streams of thought in homiletics, the book offers a robust discussion of theological and hermeneutical approaches to preaching and encourages pastors and ministry students to learn about preaching from other theological traditions. It also includes discussion questions for direct application to one's preaching.


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expert reaction to study looking at the incubation period of COVID-19
Research, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, reports that people infected with coronavirus may be symptom-free for 5 days.
Prof Peter Openshaw, Professor of Experimental Medicine, Imperial College London, said:
"The analysis shows that one case in 100 will fall outside the current 14 day incubation period, which seems to encompass the vast majority of infections. Given that no isolation advice will be adhered to perfectly, there seems no justification for changing the recommendation that 14 days of isolation is sufficient. It is difficult to explain the variations in incubation period, which might depend on the level of exposure and the resistance of the mucosa to infection. More studies are needed to determine the causes of this variability."
Prof Jonathan Ball, Professor of Molecular Virology, University of Nottingham, said:
"This study confirms that for the vast majority of cases, the incubation period for the novel coronavirus will be up to 14 days, with most people showing evidence of infection within 5 days or so. Whilst the study suggests that in some people the incubation period might be longer, we have to acknowledge that the models they use to estimate incubation period make key assumptions, and perhaps the assumption most likely to impact on their data is that a person became infected as soon as they came into contact with the virus. This might not be true – the real infection timepoint might be much later, yet assuming the infection occurred at an earlier date will make the incubation period appear longer.
"I think it is really important when dealing with this outbreak that we fully understand the limitations of studies and their findings and also base any intervention or policy on norms, not extremes. As it stands there is little evidence to suggest that a quarantine or self-isolation period of 14 days is not suitable. Also, there is little if any evidence that people can routinely transmit virus during the asymptomatic period."
'The incubation period of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) from publicly reported confirmed cases: estimation and application' by Stephen A. Lauer et al. was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine at 21:00 UK time on Monday 9 March 2020.
DOI: 10.1101/2020.02.02.20020016
http://www.sciencemediacentre.org/tag/covid-19
The SMC also produced a Factsheet on COVID-19 which is available here:
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One common result of automobile accidents is a condition known as whiplash. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders And Stroke (NINDS) whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue in the neck that a victim usually experiences after sudden extension and the flexion of the neck muscles such as what happens when involved in a vehicles collision. Whiplash can affect the intervertebral joints, discs, and ligaments, cervical muscles, and nerve roots in the neck. A whiplash injury can lead to pain and suffering as well as steep medical bills.
When an individual is hurt in a car, truck, bus or any other type of auto accident caused by another party, they can seek compensation for their injuries. If you have been involved in an auto accident in New Hampshire and are experiencing symptoms of whiplash, contact Russman Law right away to find out more about your rights. Dealing with the aftermath of an auto accident can be overwhelming, but don't let this stop you from getting the compensation that you need.
A 2007 study that appeared in Musculoskeletal Medicine focused on current literature relating to whiplash found that whiplash is the most common injury that is associated with automotive crashes and can affect 83% of victims. Annually, the study also found that the cost of a whiplash injury, including medical care, disability and sick leave, totals about $3.9 billion in the United States alone. In New Hampshire, anyone who experiences whiplash or any other type of injury caused by another driver's negligence is entitled to compensation.
After a car accident, many victims rely on the auto insurance company to give them the money they need to care for their injuries. Unfortunately, insurers do not always make fair offers. That is why it is vital to speak to an experienced auto injury attorney immediately after the accident. Between medical bills, lost wages from inability to work and other expenses, the cost of a whiplash injury can add up. Only an injury lawyer will be able to make sure that victims are properly diagnosed and treated before agreeing to any sort of settlement with the insurance company.
People who suffer from whiplash often experience pain and other symptoms such as stiffness of the neck, muscle and ligament injuries, headache, dizziness, abnormal sensations or pain in the back or shoulders. The NINDS also states that some victims can suffer "cognitive, somatic, or psychological conditions such as memory loss, concentration impairment, nervousness/irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue, or depression".
Accident victims who suffer whiplash can often face obstacles seeking compensation because it can sometimes take several days for symptoms to arise. This means a victim involved in an accident could initially report no injuries and then later begin to experience pain, numbness and other side effects as a result of whiplash. An injury attorney can assist victims in getting the diagnosis and treatment that they need and will use their medical records to show that their injuries were directly related to the accident.
There is no cure for whiplash. It can be treated, however, with drugs such as pain medications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, antidepressants and muscle relaxants or through physical therapy including range of motion exercises and cervical traction. Though research is continuingly being done, the NINDS states that some patients can recover from the symptoms of whiplash within three months following a treatment plan. Others may experience residual neck pain and headaches for an unknown period of time. Additionally, the 2007 review of literature found that 25% to 40% of patient still reported experiencing whiplash symptoms one year after the accident in some studies and other studies stated that almost 40% of patients still reported symptoms seven years after the accident.
If you or a loved one has been involved in an auto accident in Exeter, Manchester, or anywhere in New Hampshire, contact a person injury attorney at Russman Law right away. Even a minor collision at low speeds can lead to a whiplash injury and, while proper treatment and care can help, some whiplash patients experience side effects from their condition for years. In some cases, when a whiplash injury is suffered, the soft tissue in the neck and shoulders can become damaged resulting in permanent injury. It is important to make sure that you get the compensation you need to properly care for your whiplash injuries. Call our office now for a free consultation to get started.


The team had some fun on Monday, letting Cruz manage Triple-A Rochester and Rosario manage the Twins. Cruz's team came out on top, winning 5-2.
Kyle Gibson will remain in Fort Myers to throw on Wednesday, a day after the team heads back to Minnesota to begin the season. He will not appear in the Cleveland series, with his first start likely to come against the Royals on April 1.


Under rating threshold (hideshow) i'm so disappointed they haven't made episode 2 yet. game is 11/10 for sure tho, so great job developers!
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Took about an hour and a half of playtime and 8 separate attempts, but I've beaten the Doom frog. Pick Shaman, get to 40, slap on all your buffs. bring a dozen stun bombs and mana potions each and then just pray that the frog rolls to stare the entire fight. Get as much agility and int gear as you can since you can both dodge and parry DOOM.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) PSA: Episode 2 is not coming out.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) I wish I knew how short the game was before getting to level 21 for the new quests.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Best game ever! Please come with a new one!!
Under rating threshold (hideshow) when is episode 2 commin out?
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Wonder how you are supposed to kill that doom frog.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Can someone please tell me if Murloc RPG 2: Episode 1 is going to come out soon? And whatever happened to unmediocre? Someone please explain this because I have been waiting for an episode 2 for a long time!!!!!
Under rating threshold (hideshow) How to equip armor? everytime I click an armor it disappears.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Apparently I can parry lightning bolts. How's that for quick reflexes?
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Gawd I miss playing WoW. This is awesome.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Kornaga seems to have overlooked the trainer at the far left of the platform. You can buy skills from him. I was level 11 when I went to fight the boss, who turned out to be level 20. So, I went back and killed his guards till I levelled to 19. I was able to loot some of the mobs but not others, and to loot some of the chests and not others. you can buy keys from one of the vendors in camp. I had no trouble acquiring enough cash and gear. I hear there was a lot of grinding in vanilla wow, so I guess this is how it was. We certainly need more episodes.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) uhm guys you know that masked villain does no longer exist for like a year allready?
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Not sure if this is a bug: on saving Gurgul from Thorntusk, immediately transported to in front of Murgul back at the camp. Wouldn't it be better to have to walk back with him/it and talk to Slen to get back to camp?
Under rating threshold (hideshow) Why are the weakest enemies in arena mode level 5 and I'm level 1? I can't kill anything so arena mode is completely unplayable.
Under rating threshold (hideshow) I did not think it was possible to kill the doom frog but I did level 31.


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Friar John And Rabelais Philosophy
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How does Friar John represent Rabelais' philosophy--a unique synthesis of humanism and Catholicism--as portrayed in his Gargantua and Pantagruel? Friar John perhaps represents Rabelais ' himself: a Catholic monk who rejects the austerity of monastic life and accepts the liberal and fraternal ideas of Humanism
Humanism emphasizes human potential and positive, innate aspects of humankind, thus putting it at odds with basic Catholic teachings and doctrines such as original sin and dependency on God. However, Rabelais ' interest in humanistic ideas does not culminate in a renunciation of Catholicism—he remained Catholic for the rest of his life. A total refusal of his religion, which perhaps he did not even consider, would have been an
Similarities Between Martin Luther And Luther
This work of his was received with both criticism and intrigue. Calvin's ideas were very radical, but he sought to back each of them up with what he believed was the ultimate authority of the Scripture. Calvin combats the idea that the church gives Scripture its authority because he believes that the Bible offers "as clear evidence of its truth, as white and black things do of their color, or sweet and bitter things of their taste" (31). He was constantly searching for ways to prove the consistency of the Bible, so he could further establish how authoritative it was. Calvin and Luther did not agree on the sacraments or the use of the law, but both were very influential theological figures of the Protestant Reformation and they both claimed that Scripture, not the church, was the true
Comparing Thomas Jefferson's View On Church And State
Thomas Jefferson was a pioneer on the topic of church and state and how those two things have no power over the other in any way, shape, or form. Jefferson explains this when he mentions "Almighty God hath created the mind free, and manifested his supreme will that free it shall remain by making it altogether insusceptible of restraint." Jefferson believes that God created us to be free of everything, including religion. That is why Jefferson didn't want to give up that freedom even to the government he was so strongly a part of. Jefferson then goes on to talk about how it is extremely wrong when a church forces a man to support or change his personal views just because of an outside source, Jefferson even calls it "tyrannical" some of the methods that the church had to gain control of people.
John Proctor's Ethos In The Crucible
In John Proctor's argument with Reverend Hale regarding his devotion to religion, Miller uses ethos and pathos to propel the plot forward. His ethos are aimed towards revealing Parris's lack of devotion to the church by using decorum to show how he fails to be concomitant with Hale's archetype of a trustworthy leader. The replacement of the handmade pewter candles with the artificial golden candles symbolized how the trials encouraged religious pretense in Salem rather than sincere devotion to religion. The trials promoted the superficial/materialistic aspect of faith in Salem because people were deemed to be pious by their attendance at Church on Sabbath day rather than by their innate devoutness to religion. Similarly, Miller vilified his
Frederick Douglass Religion
"As long freedom has not bound itself definitely to its ultimate good which is God, there is a possibility of choosing between good and evil, and thus of growing in perfection or of failing and sinning. This freedom characterizes properly human acts. It is the basis of praise or blame, merit or reproach" (CCC 1732). Comparatively, Repudiation of violence is prevalent amongst Frederick Douglass' stance. " … mangled and emaciated creatures… the head, neck, and shoulders of Mary were literally cut to pieces.
Allusions In A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange, written by Anthony Burgess, deals with the essence of humanity and morality. Being difficult topics to grapple with, many turn to a religious perspective to inform their beliefs on these subjects. Burgess himself is a strongly Catholic individual and this ideology shows through in the ideas presented by A Clockwork Orange. The book contains a number of allusions to the Bible, Jesus and God's intentions for humanity. These religious references build upon each other to develop Burgess' notion that God created humans with free will, and how this leaves humankind flawed and prone to evil tendences.
The Perfection Of Human Righteousness Essay
Augustine, in his work The Perfection of Human Righteousness, combatted the heresy of Pelagianism as described by Caelestius in his treatise, The Definitions Attributed to Caelestius. Following Pelagius, Caelestius by logic and Scripture argued that the Fall did not destroy man's natural capability to do right. Caelestius argued that God made us free to do the good and thus we all have the power not to sin, and that both the devil and Adam's original sin are unable to destroy this power. As proof Caelestius gave examples of Old Testament saints who he claimed lived holy lives.
Ferdinand II: Absolutism In Europe
He was educated at the University of Ingolstadt by Jesuits that had the intentions of making him a strict Catholic ruler. Being a very pious Catholic, he based his policies chiefly on religious
Martin Luther's Corruption In Bartolome De Las Casas
On one hand, Martin Luther was a religious man who sought for the good of the Catholic community. His beliefs of corruption within the Catholic Church induced him to rebel against religion by allegating in the 95 Thesis every aspect that he disapproved. Those arguments were not considered
Brave New World Passage Analysis
Society in Brave New World seemingly has chosen self-indulgence over self-transcendence, regarding the latter as an insignificant relic of history. Mond, while discussing the role of God, or lack thereof, in society with John, explains that religious thought comes from the process of aging. He quotes Cardinal Newman, a 19th-century Catholic religious authority, and recites, "'religious sentiment tends to develop as we grow older… we feel the need to lean on something that abides, something that will never play us false… Yes, we inevitably turn to God; for this religious sentiment is of its nature so pure, so delightful to the soul that experiences it, that it makes up to us for all our other losses'"
Tyndale Love Over Charity Analysis
In William Tyndale's translation of 1 Corinthians 13, he favored the term "love" over the term "charity," starting with the sentence "And though I bestowed all my goods to feed the poor… and yet had no love, it profiteth me nothing" (Greenblatt 389). This was a controversial choice on Tyndale's part for various reasons. "Charity" was a Catholic term used in the Douay-Rheims version and the King James version of the Bible, and was thought to be a gesture "toward the religious doctrine of 'works,' against the Protestant insistence on salvation by faith alone" (Greenblatt 388). Professor Morna Hooker from the University of Cambridge does an analysis of Tyndale's choice of "love" over "charity" in her lecture "Tyndale as Translator."
Martin Luther's Accomplishments
God's grace cannot be earned by performing good works. This idea, called justification being made right before God" (Spielvogel pg. 173) It explains in my text how Martin Luther felt about the Catholic Church's teaching and how he thought how the Catholic Church should be teaching its
Galileo's Argument Essay
In a letter to Cristina of Lorraine, the Grand Duchess of Tuscany, Galileo gives a perfectly sound and rational argument as to why the church should not be charging him as a heretic for his belief in the heliocentric model when the bible is going against what they see with their own eyes. Furthermore, Galileo argues that, contrary to popular belief at the time, the bible should only be used to help us understand abstruse concepts and what is needed for salvation, not to explain the natural world. In a lot of ways, Galileo's argument paves the way for separation between church and state, as well as the age-old conflict between science and religion that is still discussed even till today. However, what I found interesting here is that Galileo actually believed that his beliefs went hand in hand with the bible. He tries to justify his beliefs according to the bible by arguing that God gave us a brain in order
Einhard, Sulpicius Severus And Bede
When comparing the Christian books of Einhard, Sulpicius Severus and Bede the contrariety in the content and style of the works becomes apparent. Despite the differences in their works, the Christian writers have a common goal; all three wrote propaganda type histories. While all three propaganda works promote models of Christianity, they are all presented in vastly different ways. The different ways each author treats the use of violence with his subjects creates distinction between the propagandist's works. Einhard promotes Charlemagne as a Christian model that uses violence to impose his will, Sulpicius Servius' model of Christianity is completely opposed to any use of violence, and in Bede's work the use of violence shows the will of God
Medieval World View And The Autonomy Of Reason
1. The medieval world view was a God-centered world view, one which largely emphasized faith over reason. As the transitional figure between the classical and medieval periods, Augustine "repudiated the distinguishing feature of classical humanism: the autonomy of reason." More so, he labelled faith as the source of knowledge and argued for the primacy of faith. For this reason, much of the medieval world view was centered on Christian mysticism, specifically, the complete acceptance of God and the Scriptures.
Anselm Vs Aquinas
No doubt the preceding notion was unwelcome to both Catholics and Protestants. For Catholics the source of knowledge is the divine revelation rather than human endeavor. Although the "five ways" of proving the existence of God proposed by St. Thomas Aquinas are rational approaches, all five arguments are based on divine manifestation. Under Anselm 's premise that faith precedes reason, knowledge is a supernatural gift of grace and truth is all that God has revealed because he has revealed it.
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Barnet Synagogue prides itself on having a friendly and helpful community. Chesed (Kindness to others) is an extremely important part of our ethos. Barnet Community Cares is an active group of volunteers ready to help others within our community should the need arise and we are always seeking to identify new volunteers.
identifying members who might previously have been independent but now need more support in light of changing circumstances.
We also arrange for many of the older members of our community to be visited personally with gifts on Yom Tov and on Purim.
We are also grateful to members of the youth in our community who help wherever possible, especially with hospital visits on Shabbat and Yom Tov.
This year Barnet Cares also became involved with cooking for the Barnet Shelter scheme for the homeless when a group of us invaded the shul kitchen and concocted wholesome warming meals for the homeless of Barnet to help them through the snowy winter months. Further cooking schemes are in the pipeline and we are always looking for new recruits.
We try to help whenever it is possible and we have a dedicated helpline (07583 482 298) which is open 24/7 except on Shabbat and Yomtovim.


I used to love seeing pictures of Tim McGraw and Faith Hill with their three little daughters. They were just so adorable. But now? They're still adorable, but they're so grown up and looking every bit as gorgeous as their mom. Gracie, 15, Maggie, 14, and Audrey, 11 were seen out and about in London last week with their mom and dad, taking in some sights. Even when they are all bundled up in tall boots and warm jackets for their stroll, you can see how much they look like their parents. The McGraws were across the pond for the Country 2 Country Festival at London's O2 Arena. Billed as a "huge two-day music festival extravaganza," the show featured Carrie Underwood , Darius Rucker , Vince Gill , Little Big Town , Brantley Gilbert , Kristian Bush and LeAnn Rimes .


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Diocesan Events
Dr. Jonathan Reyes selected as keynote speaker for fall Conference
The planning committee for the Southeast Alaska Catholic Conference has announced their selection of nationally recognized Catholic leader, Dr. Jonathan J. Reyes, as keynote speaker for the fall conference, 'Infinite Mercy', to take place in Juneau from Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016. Since 2012, Dr. Reyes has served as the Executive Director of the Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, overseeing their efforts in domestic and international affairs and the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, the bishops' anti-poverty program.
Prior to working with the USCCB, Dr. Reyes served the Denver Archdiocese as president and CEO of Denver Catholic Charities from 2009 – 2012. During his time with Catholic Charities, Dr. Reyes founded a national volunteer and formation program for college students, Christ in the City. The organization has seen over 200 participants serve the homeless of Denver while developing in their Catholic faith. He also oversaw the creation of Regina Caeli Catholic Counseling Center, the Lighthouse Women's Care Center in Denver, and completed the Guadalupe Community Assistance Center in Greeley, Colo.
Along with his role at Catholic Charities, Dr. Reyes co-founded and was the first president of Denver-based Catholic theological graduate school, the Augustine Institute, from 2005-2008.
From 2004-2005, he was vice president for campus ministry and leadership formation of the team-based evangelization program aimed toward students on college campuses, Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) in Denver.
Dr. Reyes has served on the staff of Christendom College in Front Royal, Va. as an assistant professor of history and later as vice president of academic affairs from 1998-2004. In 2000, he received a doctorate in European history from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor of arts degree in history from the University of Michigan in 1990.
Other Southeast Alaska Catholic Conference speakers lined up for the fall 2016 event include guest musician and youth speaker, Craig Colson, and Sisters of Life from Denver, Sr. Maris Stella, SV and Sr. Cecilia Rose, SV.
Registration for the Sept. 30 – Oct. 2 event in Juneau is expected to begin by early summer.
For additional information, email Peggy Mattson at diocesedevelopment@hotmail.com, or phone 907-586-2227 x 31
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Restoration Hardware blames the markets for a bad quarter
Annie Baxter Feb 25, 2016
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General view during the Restoration Hardware Spring 2012 Launch at Restoration Hardware on March 22, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. Todd Williamson/Getty Images For Restoration Hardware
Consumers are spending a lot of money on their homes these days, fueling better-than-expected earnings reports from Lowe's and Home Depot this week.
Not so at the upscale home furnishings store Restoration Hardware. On Wednesday, after the market close, the company reported disappointing earnings for the quarter ending in January. The company attributed some weakness to stock market volatility.
"Our sense is the increased volatility in the U.S. stock markets, especially the extreme conditions in January, which is historically our biggest month of the quarter for furniture sales, contributed to our performance," chief executive Gary Friedman wrote in a note to investors.
Freidman also cited weakness in areas affected by oil markets, like Texas.
But Telsey Advisory Group analyst Cristina Fernandez said those factors don't seem to be hurting other home furnishings stores. She said Restoration Hardware's troubles seem to be more of its own making, like not having enough inventory lined up after launching new products.
"Even if they get the orders, they can't recognize them as sales until the product gets delivered," she said.
And Restoration Hardware's seeing growing competition from a cheaper online retailer, Wayfair, according to retail consultant Carol Spieckerman.
"It's a very promotional environment, especially when you look at a competitor like Wayfair– more or less the Amazon of that space," she said.
Still, Spieckerman said Restoration Hardware is making some interesting moves, like launching a modern collection, which might just need time to play out.
For his part, shopper Jeff Lessard said he's not turning away from the retailer anytime soon. Over the past year, he and his wife have dropped about $17,000 decorating their new home outside Boston with everything from pendant lights to couches to crushed velvet chairs.
"The chairs are the petite Belgian slope arm chairs," he said. "It looks great in the space and is a design choice you simply couldn't get or isn't offered at a Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrel."
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Home Case Study SGX - Singapore Exchange Can Breadtalk Group Ltd Continue To Grow Into Its High Valuation?
Can Breadtalk Group Ltd Continue To Grow Into Its High Valuation?
Ian Tai
Listed in 2003, Breadtalk Group Ltd (Breadtalk) has matured into a lifestyle F&B conglomerate with close to 1,000 retail outlets over 17 countries worldwide. As of 30 March 2019, Breadtalk is worth S$ 484.4 million in market capitalisation. I had just received its latest Annual Report and therefore, would like to bring you an update on its recent financial results, growth plans, and valuation figures. As such, here are 10 things to know about Breadtalk before you invest:
Revenue Breakdown for 2018
In 2018, Breadtalk has generated S$ 609.8 million in group revenue. Its breakdown of revenue is as follows:
No. Segments Revenue 2018 (S$ '000) Revenue 2018 (%)
1 Bakery 282,004 46.2%
2 Food Atrium 156,895 25.7%
3 Restaurants 152,316 25.0%
4 4orth 14,173 2.3%
5 Others 4,408 0.8%
Breadtalk Group 609,796 100.0%
Source: Breadtalk's Annual Reports
4orth is a new division of Breadtalk which holds Song Fa Bak Kut Teh & So (a Japanese noodle house) in its F&B portfolio.
Key Segment 1: Bakery
(Brands: Breadtalk, Toastbox, Bread Society, the Icing Room & Thye Moh Chan)
Revenues had dipped by 5.1% year-on-year to S$ 282.0 million in 2018 from S$ 297.0 million in 2017. It is the 3rd consecutive year where this segment recorded a decline in sales after a period of impressive rise in revenue from S$ 129.4 million in 2009 to S$ 307.9 million in 2015. This is due to closures of outlets in China which caused a sales decline from that market. Still, Breadtalk has 350 outlets in China – inclusive of Hong Kong of 22 outlets and thus, remains as the largest market to Breadtalk presently. Earnings before interests, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) had dipped 2.2% year-on-year to S$ 22.5 million in 2018, from S$ 23.0 million in 2017. Hence, it is a back-to-back decline in EBITDA to Breadtalk's bakery segment.
Key Segment 2: Food Atrium
(Brands: Food Republic & Food Opera)
Revenues have grown by 5.1% year-on-year to S$ 156.9 million in 2018 from S$ 149.3 million in 2017. This is attributable to better occupancies of its existing food atriums and having a net opening of five outlets to a total of 60 outlets in 2018. From a longer view, the food atrium division had enjoyed a period of expansion from 33 outlets in 2009 to having as much as 65 outlets in 2015 before reducing its outlet count to about 55 – 60 for the last 3 years. EBITDA has increased by 23.6% year-on-year to S$ 31.0 million in 2018 from S$ 25.1 million in 2017 and it is the highest EBITDA figure recorded by the segment in 10 years.
Key Segment 3: Restaurants
(Brand: Din Tai Fung)
Revenue had grown by CAGR of 16.4% to S$ 152.3 million in 2018 from S$ 39.0 million in 2009. EBITDA has grown by CAGR of 21.1% to S$ 28.1 million in 2018 from S$ 5.0 million in 2009. It is contributed mainly by a continuous growth in Din Tai Fung Restaurant outlets in both Singapore and Thailand from 6 outlets in 2009 to 28 outlets in 2018.
Collectively, Breadtalk has maintained its group revenue at S$ 600 – 650 million a year from 2015 to 2018, after a period of rapid growth in sales from S$ 246.5 million in 2009. Profits margins, however, had eroded for the past 10 years. This has resulted in shareholders' earnings to be kept at S$ 10 – 15 million per annum throughout the 10-year period.
From 2009 to 2018, Breadtalk generated S$ 591.0 million in cash flows from its operating activities and had raised a total of S$ 84.4 million in net long-term borrowings. Out of which, it has spent:
– S$ 470.5 million in net capital expenditures (CAPEX).
– S$ 52.2 million in dividends to its existing shareholders.
Hence, Breadtalk has increased its cash reserves from S$ 58.4 million in 2009 to S$ 185.0 million in 2018. Thus, it has demonstrated capabilities to generate positive cash flows, grow its number of F&B outlets, and to continuously reward its shareholders with dividends.
Balance Sheet Strength
As at 31 December 2018, Breadtalk has reported having as much as S$ 141.2 million in non-current liabilities and a total of S$ 133.7 million in shareholders' equity. Thus, its gearing ratio is 105.63%.
In 2018, it has incurred S$ 6.0 million in net finance cost. Breadtalk has the capability to service the debt as it had generated S$ 65.6 million in net cash flows from operations (before interest costs).
Breadtalk has included a handful of new F&B brands into its portfolio in 2018. They include:
a. Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
Breadtalk had opened its first outlet in Shanghai in January 2018. It had averaged RMB 1 million per month. Following its success, Breadtalk has opened its first Song Fa Bak Kut Teh outlet in Beijing in January 2018.
c. Wu Pao Chun
Breadtalk has scheduled to open its first Wu Pao Chun outlet in January 2019 at Capitol Piazza, Singapore. Wu Pao Chun is a famous bakery that was founded by renowned bread master, Mr. Wu Pao Chun.
b. Tai Gai
Breadtalk opened its first Tai Gai outlet in Singapore in September 2018 at NEX Serangoon shopping mall. Tai Gai is a popular tea brand which is served with fruit-blended milk cheese crowns. Breadtalk plans to set up another 9 Tai Gai stores in Singapore and Thailand in 2019.
As of 30 March 2019, Breadtalk is trading at S$ 0.86 a share. In 2018, its earnings per share (EPS) was 2.70 cents. Thus, its current P/E Ratio is at 31.85, which is higher than its 10-Year Average of 23.52.
P/B Ratio
As at 31 December 2018, Breadtalk has net assets of S$ 0.24 per share. Thus, its current P/B Ratio is 3.58, which is above its 10-Year Average of 2.84.
What's my Dividend Yields?
In 2018, Breadtalk has paid out 1.50 cents in dividends per share (DPS). Thus, its dividend yield is 1.74% per annum, which is below its 10-Year Average of 2.08% per annum.
VIA's Verdict
Breadtalk had enjoyed a period of growth up till 2015 before it slowed down its expansion plans for the last 3 years. Presently, it is focused on introducing a few new brands (Song Fa, Tai Gai, and Wu Pao Chun) to its established markets such as Singapore, Thailand, and Mainland China for future growth.
In terms of valuation, it is trading at P/E and P/B Ratios that are above average in the last 10 years. It is also offering 1.74% a year in dividend yields if you choose to invest in it at S$ 0.86 a share.
So, would you invest in Breadtalk at S$ 0.86 a share today?
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The former Barcelona striker explained: "I didn't play with Messi, he played with me. He's different"- Ten
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Samuel Eto He is a declared fan Leo Messi, because they were sharing a dressing room together when the captain was joining the first team of F.C.B.
Eto'o advises Mbappe to forget about Real Madrid
The Cameroonian, who has always been a great personality and self-loved player, gave an interview to ESPN in which he explained that he was at the time. Messi who played with him and not the other way around.
It all started when the journalist asked him: "You mentioned Messi, what can Ansu Fati learn from him? I played with him. " NS Ito He corrects him by replying: 'No, he played with me. Different'.
The reporter answers: "Why?" The African said with a smile: Messi played with me… I didn't play with Messi. In my time Messi was playing with me. It's different, totally different. "
Without explaining the argument, the message the previous attacker wanted to drop this time was clear: Hierarchy was on his side at the time Leo Landed in the first team, participated in a devastating attack alongside his team Ito NS Ronaldinho.
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NFL preseason week 2 to take away
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Welcome to the NFL, beginner.
Kyler Murray learned how the other half live on Thursday against the Raiders, who flashed the # 1 in the standings and made him look uncomfortable. But it was not all that bad for the teens when Week 2 of the preseason started when Dwayne Haskins showed his arm with a big touchdown pass against the Bengals.
We have all this and more in the biggest food stalls and fantasy football Nuggets of the NFL Nation's second week of pre-season:
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Carson Wentz should not touch the field this preseason. The QB injuries are piling up for Philadelphia. Cody Kessler was knocked out of the game on Thursday in the first quarter with a concussion, just one week after substitute Nate Sudfeld fell with a broken wrist. Coach Doug Pederson has increased the intensity in training to enable the first team work in a controlled environment. He should continue on this path and clear Wentz until the regular season opener against Washington. The Eagles will likely need to add another arm to Kessler's concussion protocol this week. – Tim McManus
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QB Gardner Minshew needed a catch-up after a tough prelude in the preseason and delivered: 19 vs. 29 for 202 yards in three quarters despite being under 20 Pressure from the edge pretty much the whole night. Minshew lost a fumble after being hit (RT Leonard Wester was badly beaten) and also had a TD pass that was recalled because TE Ben Koyack had given a block-in-the-back penalty. Minshew scored a solid two-minute drive at the end of the first half, which led to a field goal and brought the Jaguars the first points of the preseason. Minshew felt much better than last week. He was determined and brought the ball out quickly, which is encouraging signs for the Jaguars – who again were the majority of their starters – because they count on him as a substitute for Nick Foles. His appearance on Thursday evening has pretty much substantiated that. – Mike DiRocco
Sam Darnold teams up with Quincy Enunwa and Robby Anderson before Ty Montgomery joins a 1-yard TD run Offensive Line opened QB Sam Darnold the second week in a row with a TD Drive. The pace was fast and Darnold was in command. It's early, but he seems to have a firm grip on the new offense. Big concern: RT Brandon Shell injured his knee during the warm-up and became the third attacking linesman to sustain an injury. Chemistry will be a topic in Week 1. – Rich Cimini
The offensive lines on Matt Ryan's first appearance in this preseason must be concerned. Ryan was fired three times and over-pressurized while completing 10 of 14 passes for 118 yards. Ryan has scored some good goals you never want to see in the preseason. The Right Attack Ty Sambrailo did not look like a starter, and the Wes Schweitzer Substitution Center had some problems, among others. The Falcons are playing without two injured players who were assumed to be on the right track: the left guard James Carpenter (quad) and the right rookie tackle Kaleb McGary (heart procedure). Jamon Brown could start with the left guard, and McGary should someday beat the fighting sambrailo when he is well. – Vaughn McClure
Rookie Ryan Finley was a strong argument for Cincinnati's number 2 quarterback this season. NC State's fourth-round selection followed its debut in the preseason with yet another strong performance. Without a sting at the end of the first half, Finley was 20 of 25 and went through for 150 yards and two touchdowns. The rookie stabilized the Bengals after a start full of mistakes. He led Cincinnati's second unit on a stretch of 12 games and 93 meters, which was 7:36 minutes before the end of regular time in the first half. From there, the entire team found its rhythm as the visitors scored 23 of their last 30 points. In the middle of the preseason, the rookie completed 75% of his passes for 259 yards, three touchdowns and one intercept. – Ben Baby
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The Redskins hoped the preseason would identify their # 1 quarterback, but after two preseason games, that did not happen. Colt McCoy can not play due to problems with his leg, and Case Keenum was normal in two starts. He still adapts to the offense and adapts to his recipients, but when he enters a contest, it becomes harder to build that chemistry. And rookie Dwayne Haskins shows more potential – as shown by his 55-yard touchdown pass for Robert Davis. He is not afraid to challenge in the field, but he has not shown enough to seriously challenge seasoned players. But with what these players have shown, it is hard to believe that Haskins will eventually come out of action this season. – John Keim
It might be too early to say that packers have a serious problem with their running game – after all, neither Aaron Jones nor Jamaal Williams (both with thigh muscle problems) have a good preseason But the installation of the new trainer Matt LaFleur, based on the outer zone, was a difficult task. The Packers only managed 7 yards in the first half of the week, after only 38 yards in the first half, with 13 runs against the Texans. That's 45 yards on 20 transfers as the opponents played starters or key backups. Any hope that sixth-seed rookie Dexter Williams could serve as a substitute looks grim as he's unable to hold on to the quarterback). Tra Carson was the starter in the absence of Jones and Jamaal Williams, but he has on average only 1.7 meters per carry. As much as LaFleur's offense revolves around the ongoing game and what it can do to play, he needs to know if the lack of production is due to the fact that he does not have the upper hand or the scheme did not come into effect. – Rob Demovsky
Lamar Jackson triggers an 18-yard touchdown, but is voided by Willie Snead IV for the illegal blindside block.
Lamar Jackson continues to improve as a Passer, but – as the Ravens start quarterback showed and said Thursday night – he is still the most dangerous when he runs the ball. In third and tenth place Jackson saw how his receivers were hidden and started. He faked Tramon Williams in the open field before jumping over Jaire Alexander to reach the end zone. The spectacular 18-yard touchdown run was wiped out by Willie Snead's illegal block, but that does not erase another highlight moment that keeps the defensive coordinators awake at night. "The four-man rush gave me a lead," Jackson said, "and I just did what I do best." Jackson finished the 6-of-10 pass for 58 yards and led the Ravens to field goals on both his rides. – Jamison Hensley
Defending the Raiders with a cast of new characters led by Vontaze Burfict, the middle linebacker, looks much better. At least that was the case for both teams in that second show, when Oakland harassed Kyler Murray for 12 yards in a 3-by-8 night, and defender Lamarcus Joyner dismissed nimble Murray for security reasons. In four series, the Raiders who started the defense let Murray run only once – for 4 yards. Joyner's safety was achieved for the third time in a row by Defense Coordinator Paul Guenther. At some point, the Raiders had surpassed the Cardinals 231-12 in yards. In addition, rookie Josh Jacobs seems prepared to start and carry the ball four times for 21 yards on the first touchdown with Derek Carr in the middle, as the Raiders' offensive only played one series. – Paul Gutierrez
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Kyler Murray forgot Thursday night. The rookie quarterback went 3-by-8 for 12 yards with a 4-yard run and did not look in sync in the four second-quarter possessions he played. He was twice marked for false starts because of his clapping and once for delaying play and went to the end zone to avoid a bag for safety reasons. While it's still preseason and the Cardinals are running a vanilla offensive program, there were still some issues that Murray and the Cardinals had to clean up. – Josh Weinfuss
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Three security flaws have been uncovered by researchers in a popular device used by diabetics.
Users of the Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pump system have been warned that security vulnerabilities in the device allow attackers to remotely deliver insulin doses.
On Tuesday, researchers from Rapid7 revealed the existence of three vulnerabilities in the Animas OneTouch Ping insulin pump system.
Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Animas produces the device reads user blood glucose levels through a meter before the pump uses these readings by "communicating wirelessly" in the 900mhz band to deliver insulin.
According to the research team, one of the major security flaws within the OneTouch Ping is caused because there is a lack of encryption between these components.
According to Rapid7 researcher Jay Radcliffe, the first vulnerability, CVE-2016-5084, reveals that data flowing between these two modules is transmitted in the clear. This opens the door for eavesdroppers to capture information such as dosage data and blood glucose results.
The second critical security flaw, CVE-2016-5085, stems from the weak pairing between the pump and meter. The pairing process takes place during setup to prevent pumps from taking orders from other remotes in the vicinity and is done through a five-packet exchange in cleartext where the devices exchange serial numbers and some additional information.
Once paired, the device uses this information to generate a "key," however, the packet information is the same every time -- and so no encryption is in place.
"Attackers can trivially sniff the remote/pump key and then spoof being the remote or the pump," Radcliffe notes. "This can be done without knowledge of how the key is generated. This vulnerability can be used to remotely dispense insulin and potentially cause the patient to have a hypoglycemic reaction."
The third security vulnerability is equally as dangerous. The bug, CVE-2016-5086, highlights the fact the communication taking place between the pump and meter has no timestamps or sequence numbers and because of this, no defense against replay attacks, in which legitimate commands could be intercepted by an attacker and then played back at a later date.
This, too, could be used in theory by an attacker to re-issue insulin doses.
"If any of my children became diabetic and the medical staff recommended putting them on a pump, I would not hesitate to put them on a OneTouch Ping. It is not perfect, but nothing is. [..] This is just the advice of one parent and a person who has spent 17 years counting carbs and taking a risk on how much insulin is right. "
In a letter to users of the OneTouch Ping (.PDF), Anima said the company has investigated the issue and wanted to assure customers that the "probability of unauthorized access to the One Touch Ping system is extremely low."
"It would require technical expertise, sophisticated equipment, and proximity to the pump, as the OneTouch Ping system is not connected to the internet or to any external network," the letter continues. "In addition, the system has multiple safeguards to protect its integrity and prevent unauthorized action."
Anima offers a way to mitigate the threat, however. If patients wish they can turn off the radio frequency feature, but this does mean users must enter their blood glucose levels manually.
The issues were disclosed to the vendor in April this year. Mitigations were provided by Anima by September, several weeks before public disclosure.


This is a 6 week pilot program sponsored by Cittaslow Sebastopol and is part of their Park Once and Walk campaign to reduce traffic and air pollution while promoting community interaction.
"It's just true that people interact more and get in more conversations when they are on foot than when they are in the car," notes Cittaslow Sebastopol Co-Chair, Tasha Beauchamp. "A program that promotes walking is a great way for us to promote our 'Slow City' values of green lifestyles and warm hospitality, while also knitting the social fabric of our town."
Visitors are encouraged to "Help the Planet: Park the car and take the Ped Line." The maps can be accessed by mobile device or desktop computer from www.SebPedLine.com, along with a survey giving the city feedback about the routes.
Throughout town there are red, green and blue signs helping to direct pedestrians along the routes. As well there are arrows stenciled on the sidewalk, especially at corners lacking a pole where an arrow should be.
Survey respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. There are three drawings, one for each walk. Visitors are encouraged to complete a survey for each walk and receive up to three chances to win.


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No date for minimum wage cut reversal - Kenny
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Enda Kenny - Legislation may be required
The Taoiseach has said he cannot give an exact date as to when the cut in the minimum wage will be reversed.
In the Dáil today, Enda Kenny said that legislation may be required to bring in the change and said the move would need approval under the European Union/International Monetary Fund deal.
The rate was cut by €1 to €7.65 per hour by the last Government.
Mr Kenny said 'obviously this is an important issue for those who are locked into it'.
The Taoiseach was responding to a question from Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams who asked Mr Kenny to 'commit to when the minimum wage will be put back to where it should be.'
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Q: What combinations of 3 variables make this function non-differentiable? I have the following equation:
$$f\left(b,\ c,\ d\right)\ =\ 1\ -\ \left(\frac{\max\left(b,\ 0.00001\right)}{c}\right)^d$$
where $b$, $c$ and $d$ are variables (they can vary): $b\ \ge\ 0$, $c\ \ge\ 1$, and $d\ >\ 0$
I want to know, in what cases this function is non-differentiable? In other words, what combinations of $b$, $c$, and $d$ make this function's derivative undefined?
Background (in case it is necessary): I have a neural networks (NN) model that predicts the variables $b$, $c$, and $d$. And then, these variables are used within the equation above. Let's say $a\ =\ f\left(b,\ c,\ d\right)$ when $b$, $c$, and $d$ are predicted. And then loss between $a$ (prediction) and $\widehat{a}$ (target) is computed:
$$loss\ =\ f_{loss}\left(a,\ \widehat{a}\right)$$
Using back-propagation, I want to minimise the loss. But due to the above function being non-differentiable at some combinations of the variables, I cannot train the model. I want to know what values of $b$, $c$, and $d$ make this function non-differentiable so that I can restrict the values.

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