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Losing Jason Peters can sack the Eagles' season
Left tackle tore MCL and ACL, will face a difficult road to return in 2018.
All-pro tackle Jason Peters is carted off the after being injured in the 3rd quarter of the Eagles' 34-24 win against Washington.Read moreCLEM MURRAY / Staff Photographer
by Les Bowen | Columnist
Certainly, there are worse things for an NFL player than leaving the field for the last time with everyone in the stadium chanting his name.
"[It] was breathtaking to experience that," Eagles coach Doug Pederson said Tuesday, after announcing that Jason Peters will miss the rest of the season, "for a guy that means a lot to this organization, this community, this city. His blood, sweat and tears have been on that practice field, that game field, for a lot of time, a lot of Pro Bowls."
But Monday night's rousing sendoff as Peters rode a cart down a Lincoln Financial Field tunnel is likely to be of little solace to the Eagles' nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle, if he can't make it back from right knee MCL and ACL tears that will require surgery and extensive rehabilitation, stretching well beyond Peters' 36th birthday in January.
One thing that kept Peters going in his 14th season was his desire to win a Super Bowl, or even win a playoff game, something he has never experienced with Buffalo or the Eagles. Now it's unclear that he ever will.
Will Peters even get the feeling of watching a playoff victory from the sideline? When Washington Redskins defensive lineman Ziggy Hood was bulldozed by Stefen Wisniewski and Jason Kelce while Hood was trying to rush Carson Wentz, causing Hood to fall across the back of Peters' right leg, 49 seconds into the third quarter of the Eagles' 34-24 victory, the Eagles' season changed.
Yes, they went on to win and to claim the NFL's best record at 6-1, 3-0 in the NFC East. But they face the final nine games of their schedule without what might be their best, most important player after Carson Wentz. Losing middle linebacker Jordan Hicks earlier in the game to an Achilles' tear took another of the top performers on the roster out of the picture the rest of the way.
It's hard not to think that at some point, this will matter, regardless of how much magic Wentz commands.
"It can make an impact," Pederson acknowledged, to lose so many leaders. Jordan Matthews was traded in the preseason, Darren Sproles and Chris Maragos went down for the year in recent weeks, now Hicks and Peters are gone.
Pederson said his players "rally around the guys that are hurt," and around their replacements – in Peters' case, second-year swing tackle Halapoulivaati Vaitai. Pederson said he still needed to sit down with offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland and offensive coordinator Frank Reich to discuss whether Vaitai will remain at left tackle, or move to his more natural right tackle position, with Lane Johnson switching to the left side.
Johnson has been Peters' presumed successor since he was drafted fourth overall in 2013, but trying to make that switch in the middle of a season might weaken the team at two spots.
"Lane is playing extremely well on the right side, and 'Big V' has been a swing tackle. We'll take all of that into consideration this week before we step out on the field," Pederson said.
Johnson wasn't pushing to move when he spoke after Monday night's game. He noted that the guy playing right tackle still must weather Dallas's Demarcus Lawrence twice this season, plus Denver's Von Miller and the Raiders' Khalil Mack, among others.
Johnson said Vaitai played well – a contention seconded by Pederson Tuesday – but Johnson didn't pretend that the o-line won't miss a beat.
"To lose a guy of that caliber, who means so much to this team, is not good for us," Johnson said.
Pederson said Vaitai just has to "trust his ability, trust his fundamentals, trust his coaching … whatever the decision is going forward, he's been able to play both sides."
Behind Vaitai, the Eagles don't have much, and it's easy to second-guess now those preseason decisions to send Allen Barbre to Denver for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2017, and Matt Tobin to Seattle, along with a seventh-round pick next spring, for a fifth-rounder. Barbre and Tobin have been reserves on their new teams, but they have stepped in for injured starters. Both have played a lot more tackle in the NFL than Eagles second-year guard Isaac Seumalo, the guy Pederson said would now take tackle reps.
Pederson also mentioned Dillon Gordon, the former LSU tight end who is on the practice squad, nearly midway through the second season of an offensive line conversion project that so far hasn't evoked many favorable comparisons with Peters, who started out as an undrafted tight end with Buffalo.
"We start in-house, No. 1," Pederson said. "Our personnel department is on it right now, and we'll fill it when the time comes."
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*After watching a bunch of times that Carson Wentz third-down escape from under a pile of players for a 17-yard gain and a first down, I have determined that Wentz actually emerged from underneath Jason Kelce's jersey, somewhere around the left armpit. The NFL should look into this.
*So much happened, so late Monday night, some important stuff slipped through the cracks. The Eagles' defense made two huge third-and-1 stops. First, Malcolm Jenkins slammed down Jordan Reed behind the line before he could turn upfield with a pass, then Kirk Cousins missed Jamison Crowder, the play set up when Jalen Mills stopped a second-and-3 run a yard short of the sticks.
*The Redskins have allowed 12 sacks, eight of them in two games against the Eagles.
*Took me a while to realize that Cousins interception was a Graham-to-Graham play; Brandon hit the QB's arm, ball went straight to Corey.
*Wentz ended up with just 25 passing attempts, first time he has been under 30 this season.
That "purple 65" and "red beer" (or possibly "beard"?) were not items available from a legal marijuana dispensary, but how Carson Wentz communicated he was changing the play at the line to throw that TD pass to Nelson Agholor?
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The Eagles finished the first quarter with 29 net yards, but added another 342 over the final three quarters Monday night.
Defensive end Derek Barnett is the first Eagles rookie to get two sacks in a game since Trent Cole in 2005.
"It was a fun night," said Barnett, the team's first-round selection, who felt the need to reassure reporters that "I'm happy," after teammate Beau Allen suggested he smile while being interviewed about the victory.
Barnett is a serious sort who was not pleased to have no NFL sacks going into the Carolina game. He shared a sack that night, then really broke through against the Redskins.
"Everybody's been telling me, 'just keep grinding, and they're going to come,' " Barnett said. "I think we left some plays out there, but for the most part, I think we capitalized pretty good."
Barnett said the Eagles' success stopping the run is easily explained.
"We play physical and fast, and everyone swarms to the ball," he said.
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Les Bowen
Les Bowen has covered the Eagles since 2002. Before that, he covered the Flyers for 13 years. He came to the Daily News from the Charlotte Observer in May 1983, just as the Sixers were winning the NBA championship. He thought, "Gosh, this sort of thing must happen all the time here."


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Acsád ist eine ungarische Gemeinde im Kreis Szombathely im Komitat Vas.

Geografische Lage
Acsád liegt 13 Kilometer nordöstlich des Komitatssitzes und der Kreisstadt Szombathely. Nachbargemeinden sind Meszlen, Vasszilvágy, Salköveskút und Vasasszonyfa.

Sehenswürdigkeiten
 Evangelische Kirche
 Römisch-katholische Kirche Keresztelő Szent János, ursprünglich aus dem Mittelalter, später jedoch im barocken Stil umgebaut
 Schloss Szegedy (Szegedy-kastély), erbaut im 18. Jahrhundert, mit Schlosspark
 Weltkriegsdenkmal mit Statue des Heiligen Georg (Sárkányölő Szent György-szobor)

Söhne und Töchter der Gemeinde
 Béla Rákosi (1841–1923), Arzt und Autor
 Jenő Rákosi (1842–1929), Schriftsteller, Journalist und Theaterdirektor
 Nándor Fettich (1900–1971), Archäologe und Goldschmied

Verkehr
In Acsád treffen die Landstraßen Nr. 8636 und Nr. 8638 aufeinander. Der etwas außerhalb des Ortes südlich  gelegene Bahnhof ist angebunden an die Eisenbahnstrecke von Szombathely nach Sopron. Weiterhin bestehen Busverbindungen nach Bük, Vát und Szombathely.

Literatur
 Acsád – Településképi Arculati Kézikönyv. Hrsg. von der Gemeindeverwaltung,  Acsád 2018.

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks

 Offizielle Webseite ()
 Acsád in A Pallas nagy lexikona (ungarisch)

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Johnny Neel Is the Real Deal at Half Century Celebration in Music City
By Rich Lynch | January 4, 2017 |
Nashville, TN – On December 28th, 2016, 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville, Tennessee hosted a special celebration concert starring keyboardist Johnny Neel with The Last Word along with special guests Jack Pearson – guitar, female vocalists Nanette Bohannon, Kelli Bruce & Cindy Shelton, Randy Boen – guitar, Russell Wright – bass and Curt Redding on drums.
The collective presented material from Neel's new record 66/16. This 32 track, double disc features tunes dating back to 1966 through 2016 with songs reflecting changes in musical styles and social issues through the decades. The CD is also a comprehensive retrospective of the half century long career of Johnny Neel.
Johnny Neel marks fifty years in the biz with the release of the 66/16 double CD.
Johnny Neel (www.johnnyneel.com) is a well-respected pianist/organist, harmonica player and composer. While in the Allman Brothers Band, Neel co-wrote a number of tracks for the Seven Turns album including the number one hit "Good Clean Fun". Johnny is also well-known for his blues, funk, jazz, R&B, gospel, country and southern rock stylings all fused into one deep-rooted sound that keeps him in demand by many top music industry professionals across the globe.
Nanette Bohannon and The Soul Key kicked off the festivities with a solid set of funk, rock and soul. Nanette was a powerful lead singer with Kelli and Cindy providing strong backing vocals. Her band was tight adding tantalizing jams to Nanette's muse.
Their version of "Ain't Nobody" rocked as did most of their show which also featured a Joe Bonamassa cover that sounded cool with three female voices setting the tone. Later the ladies would sing with Johnny on a number of his tunes.
Before Mr. Neel took the stage a video put together especially for the 66/16 release gave a broad overview of Johnny's 50 years in the industry that started when Neel got a record deal at age 12. Later he would move to Nashville and learned that there was a lot more to country music than he thought.
Fellow Allman Brothers Band alumni Jack Pearson was in the house.
In the film Johnny recalled meeting Dickey Betts at the now legendary Bluebird Cafe which lead to Neel joining the Allmans for a number of years. The film included interviews with Johnny along with people who have known and worked with Neel during his long career.
Johnny Neel was one of the first artists to perform at 3rd and Lindsley when the club first opened. In some ways the CD release party was a return to Johnny's roots. The first part of Neel's show was a solo set with Johnny singing and playing keys. He chatted between songs that included "Craving Love", the insightful yet stark "Society Hill" and a touching "My Kinda' People".
After a break Johnny was back with a full band featuring Jack Pearson who right from the start was punctuating Neel's music with potent guitar licks or trading leads with Neel on keys. This segment was a much anticipated reunion of The Last Word who have not performed together in about 20 years.
This configuration allowed for more experimentation and it appeared that the musicians were enjoying the exploration. The last set featured Johnny Neel with his current band The Criminal Element. They too jammed and gelled nicely together to finish the concert off on a creative note.
The 66/16 CD release party was a celebration of Johnny Neel's music. The film showed Johnny's humorous side and the conversations with associates demonstrated their admiration for Neel with many saying how encouraged or inspired they were by Neel.
Singer Nanette Bohannon and Lt Dan Buckley were part of the festivities.
The live show spanned music from the mid 1960's into the present with artists who have performed with Johnny at some point during his fruitful career. Johnny is a recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Along with the Allman Brothers Band Neel has worked with BB King, Garth Brooks, Gov't Mule, Keith Urban, Steve Winwood and plenty more.
3rd and Lindsley is a neighborhood bar and grill south of Broadway that also showcases live music such as the Johnny Neel concert. The venue supports local and national acts including the Time Jumpers an award winning western swing band from Nashville that often performs at 3rd and Lindsley on Monday nights.
About Rich Lynch
www.MusicCityNashville.net founders Richard J. Lynch and Laura Turner Lynch are longtime activists in the music industry having previously created the award-winning websites Kweevak.com and SoundPress.net. Both of these endeavors are still active Internet-based music industry magazine and review sites online since 1999 and 2009 respectively.
Laura is a published author of the inspirational Positive Power Secrets From A to Z (www.positivepowersecrets.net).
Rich regularly interviews famous rock stars for the site's radio show and he has recently launched his own recording career at (www.richlynchband.com).
Web Site: http://www.MusicCityNashville.net
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Another so-called 'festival' has crept up on me, dressed in sparkly pink, glittery red and accessorised in sickening cute-ness. Yep, Valentines day.
I don't remember there being this much of a fuss about it back home… but if there is a feverish Valentine-related breakout in the UK I really don't want to know. I like the idea of cynicism winning through somewhere. The picture in my mind of Brits grumbling away in a low-level way about the gift-card-company and florists scams around the 14th Februrary is pleasing and stirs feelings of pride and affection for my fellow country men.
Up until today, I have been using my favourite avoidance tactic: The Ostrich Approach. This basically means that whenever I am in a shop and encounter one of those aisles that look like a sugar-plum fairy has been feasting on a vat of sugary strawberry jam and thrown up everywhere, I simply get really interested in the toothpaste aisle instead. Unfortunately (as with Christmas) this approach can only work for so long. There are also only a limited number of dental-related products that one family needs.
For a while now, I have been hearing mutterings about completing class valentines… At first I chose to look the other way, but then curiosity and the realisation that around this time last year Seb came back from school clutching a bag of various pink-and-red stuff made me ask that fateful question. 'So does every child in the class do something for Valentines Day then?' The answers (after the initial horrified do-you-really-need-to-ask expressions) were along the lines of a resounding 'Yes' with the assurance that it was practically mandatory for each child in the class to give every other child in the class something.
Now call me old-fashioned, traditionalist etc, but I was expecting Valentines day awareness and traditions to kick in around the spotty, hormone-fuelled age. Not at the age where one learns to read. Valentines Day should be left to those either looking for relationships, or those in new relationships. It should be approached with fear, in case you don't receive any cards/ flowers/ chocolates. It should entail walking past the hoped-for one's house 10 or more times with an increasingly, sweaty, mostly inappropriate card, which is stuffed through the letterbox as fast as possible. The ritual should conclude with a 100m dash that Hussain Bolt would be proud of and the night spent agonising over 'what have I done'.
Initially I was determined to stick to my beliefs, based heavily on my 'friends' annual humiliation. However, I am ashamed to say the fear of not wanting to look like the only parent who didn't know anything got the better of me. I crumbled and headed for the pink aisle in Walgreens.
After my eyes had settled down from the assault that met them, I managed to navigate my way as fast as possible to the far end of the aisle, where the pinkness had slightly dimmed. It was only then that my ears butted in and I became aware of the in-store radio laying on a guilt trip. Apparently one should not stick to just a plain, boring Valentine declaring your love to A.N. Other. You should also send wishes, in the form of chocolate, stuffed animals, shaped candy and other such knick-knacks to almost everyone in your life, from the man at the pizza place to your aunt in Timbuktu.
Despite all the invasion of my senses to the contrary I tried desperately to find something that the boy could distribute relatively easily and innocuously. It was then that my faith in America was re-installed. There on the shelf, was a DIY Valentines kit containing 32 pieces of paper and stickers, all with Chuggington on them. You really can buy anything here – how great is that, a ready made class valentines kit?
I however need something with lots of lime and salt round the rim.
This entry was posted in Ordinary Days and tagged madness, school, the boy, Valentines day on February 14, 2012 by emma.
Oh wow, what a nightmare! I had heard rumblings about this – our US friends who moved here last year were surprised at our British tradition of kids giving their friends Christmas cards, but said they did it on Valentine's day there. I have to say I think Christmas cards are more appropriate – but guess that's a no-no there… Thank goodness valentine's day is pretty much always in half term here, we don't want to be importing that US tradition!
And, yes-I think Christmas cards are more appropriate–Valentine's Day is just another way that marketers can prowl on the American wallet. The majority of people don't even stop to consider St. Valentine.


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1. Identify the habit that would have the biggest impact on your life.
Knowing the most important change you should make is a good first step towards turning things around in your life. To do this, you have to figure out that one habit that has always bothered you. What's that particular habit that you cannot seem to stop? Or is there something you want to do but you just don't know how and where to start? It may take some time before you find out what it is, and you may be surprised that there are a few of them. In that case, make sure that you focus on one habit at a time. Trying to change many things about yourself is definitely overwhelming and could easily cause you to fail.
2. Look into your present routine and think of the reward you get from it.
We form routines that we think are beneficial to us. However, it is also possible that some of our routines actually prevent us from being effective or productive. Take a closer look at your lifestyle and how you perform your responsibilities perhaps. Then try to analyze the good things you are getting from your routine. Now imagine yourself taking a different route in terms of how you live your life and see if it would be more beneficial to make some changes. This way, you will realize which parts of your daily routine need changing. At the end of the day, your goal is to become as satisfied, useful and productive as you can be.
3. Do not avoid the challenges along the way.
4. Stick to your new habits.
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Due to funding decreases during The Great Recession, Texas school districts are awaiting the verdict of their lawsuit against the State of Texas. More than 600 school districts have filed suit against the state saying that the state has failed to adequately fund their districts, as is written in the state constitution.
District Judge John Dietz is expected to give his decision in January. In February 2013, Dietz ordered dramatic changes in the funding of schools. He withheld his final ruling to give legislators time to remedy the problem in regular session. Texas lawmakers increased funding by $3.4 billion dollars and reduced the amount of testing in Texas schools. This was a start for Texas educators, but with the budget having been slashed $5.4 billion in 2011, they want the issue revisited.
Will the legislators' efforts be enough? Or will we see a vastly different funding formula in Texas?


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Russell Wayne Baker (August 14, 1925 – January 21, 2019) was an American journalist, narrator, writer of Pulitzer Prize-winning satirical commentary and self-critical prose, and author of Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography Growing Up (1983). He was a columnist for The New York Times from 1962 to 1998, and hosted the PBS show Masterpiece Theatre from 1992 to 2004. The Forbes Media Guide Five Hundred, 1994 stated: "Baker, thanks to his singular gift of treating serious, even tragic events and trends with gentle humor, has become an American institution."

Background
Born in Loudoun County, Virginia, Baker was the son of Benjamin Rex Baker and Lucy Elizabeth (née Robinson). At the age of eleven, as a self-professed "bump on a log," Baker decided to become a writer since he figured "what writers did couldn't even be classified as work." After leaving school, he took a scholarship to Johns Hopkins University in 1942, studying for a year before leaving to join the Navy as a trainee pilot. He left in 1945, continuing his degree in English at Johns Hopkins University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1947.

Career

Journalism

Shortly after leaving college, Baker took a job at The Baltimore Sun as a night police reporter, working his way up to be sent to London as a correspondent for the paper in 1952, and then White House Correspondent shortly thereafter.

Columnist

After covering the White House, United States Congress, and the United States Department of State for The New York Times for eight years, Baker wrote the nationally syndicated Observer column for the newspaper from 1962 to 1998; initially oriented toward politics, the column began to encompass other subjects after he relocated to New York City in 1974. During his long career as an essayist, journalist, and biographer, he was a regular contributor to national periodicals such as The New York Times Magazine, Sports Illustrated, The Saturday Evening Post, and McCalls. He was elected a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1993.

Writer

Baker wrote or edited seventeen books. Baker's first Pulitzer Prize was awarded to him for distinguished commentary for his Observer columns (1979) and the second one was for his autobiography, Growing Up (1982); he is one of only six people to have been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for both Arts & Letters (for his autobiography) and Journalism (for his column). He wrote a sequel to his autobiography in 1989, called The Good Times. His other works include An American in Washington (1961), No Cause for Panic (1964), Poor Russell's Almanac (1972), Looking Back: Heroes, Rascals, and Other Icons of the American Imagination (2002), and various anthologies of his columns. He edited the anthologies The Norton Book of Light Verse (1986) and Russell Baker's Book of American Humor (1993).

Baker wrote the libretto for the 1979 musical play Home Again, Home Again, starring Ronny Cox, with music by Cy Coleman, lyrics by Barbara Fried, choreography by Onna White, and direction by Gene Saks. After an unsuccessful tryout at the American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut, the show closed in Toronto and never made it to Broadway. "That was a great experience," Baker said in a 1994 interview with the Hartford Courant. "Truly dreadful, but fun. I was sorry [the show] folded because I was having such a good time. But once is enough."

Television host and narrator

In 1993, Baker replaced Alistair Cooke as the regular host of the PBS television series Masterpiece Theatre. "That's talking-head stuff," he said. "Television is harder than I thought it was. I can't bear to look at myself. I fancied that I was an exceedingly charming, witty and handsome young man, and here's this fidgeting old fellow whose hair is parted on the wrong side."

In 1995, he narrated the Ric Burns documentary The Way West for The American Experience on PBS.

Personal life and death

In 1950, Baker married Miriam Nash, who died in 2015. The couple had four children, Allen, Kasia, Michael, and Phyllis.

Baker died at his home in Leesburg, Virginia, on January 21, 2019, after complications following a fall. He was 93.

Legacy

Neil Postman, in the preface to Conscientious Objections, described Baker as "like some fourth century citizen of Rome who is amused and intrigued by the Empire's collapse but who still cares enough to mock the stupidities that are hastening its end. He is, in my opinion, a precious national resource, and as long as he does not get his own television show, America will remain stronger than Russia." (1991, xii)

Awards and honors
1978 – George Polk Award for Commentary
1979 – Pulitzer Prize Winner in Commentary
1983 – Pulitzer Prize Winner in Biography
1993 – Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement
1998 – George Polk Award for Career Achievements
Baltimore City College Hall of Fame

References

External links

 Baker author page from New York Review Books
 Baker article archive from New York Review Books

1925 births
2019 deaths
American essayists
American memoirists
American humorists
Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography winners
Pulitzer Prize for Commentary winners
American television personalities
Members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters
Writers from Virginia
Johns Hopkins University alumni
People from Belleville, New Jersey
People from Leesburg, Virginia
The Baltimore Sun people
George Polk Award recipients
Baltimore City College alumni
The New York Times columnists
Fellows of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Journalists from Virginia
Journalists from New Jersey
Military personnel from Virginia


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The speed at which technology advances is ever-increasing. Our cell phones give us the capacity to do so much at our fingertips, which many of us take for granted. Modern cell phones can navigate, play games, play music, take pictures, keep us in contact with loved ones, and so much more. Increasingly, people are spending more and more time on their phones.
While cell-phone use comes with countless benefits, more and more people are driving distracted in Clearwater because they are using their phones. Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents, whether it is the result of someone adjusting their navigation, the music, or even texting while driving or checking social media.
If you or a family member has been the victim of a car accident in Clearwater or elsewhere in Florida because of a distracted driver, then you could be owed compensation. The Law Place has over 75 years of combined experience dealing with car accident cases in Florida. Contact us today for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer in Clearwater, FL.
Our phone lines are open 24/7, so contact us now on (941) 444-4444.
Florida Ban on Texting While Driving
From the first of January in 2020, in accordance with Flordia Statute 316.305, texting while driving in Florida was made a primary offense. Before this, it was difficult for law enforcement to take sufficient action against a negligent driver using their cell phone.
Now that texting while driving is a primary offense, authorities in Clearwater and throughout Florida can stop a driver and issue a fine. The first for a first offense is only $30, which still seems to be an insufficient punishment when you consider the potential ramifications of someone using their phone while driving. If someone is caught a second tie, they will be fined $60, and points will be added onto their license.
Many argue that this law does not go far enough. Drivers in Florida can still use their cell phones if they are making a call or reading emergency messages such as weather alerts. However, if the driver is close to a school or in a construction zone, then all cell phone use is prohibited.
For a free legal consultation with a texting while driving accidents lawyer serving Clearwater, call 941-444-4444
Breach of Duty of Care
Distracted driving is a leading cause of accidents, and there is no excuse for texting while behind the wheel of a car. It is frustrating that so many people are injured or even killed, in accidents that are entirely avoidable.
All drivers in Clearwater and Florida have a duty of care to take reasonable measures to keep other drivers and pedestrians safe when they are behind the wheel of their vehicle. When someone uses their cell phone while driving, they are breaching this duty. If texting while driving leads to an accident, then the person who committed the offense can be held liable for any resulting damages.
Although it may seem clear that cell phone use caused the accident, the burden is on you to prove this. We advise seeking help from a Clearwater personal injury lawyer who will gather evidence so that you are in a good negotiating position when you approach the insurance companies.
Clearwater Texting While Driving Accident Lawyer Near Me 941-444-4444
Distracted Driving Is Not Worth the Risk
A distracted driver is an individual who is driving without their full attention on the road. Instead, they might be looking at their cell phone or looking in the mirror. Distracted driving endangers not only the driver and their passenger but also pedestrians and either road users.
In the United States, nine people die every day because of distracted driving, and on average, 1,000 people are injured. Individuals using their phone while driving is a major public health concern that needs more awareness and action. The reality is that cell phone use is likely to only increase, and car accidents are likely to become more frequent.
According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV), around 400,000 car accidents occur each year in Florida, and a whopping 25% of them are because of distracted driving. That means that more than 100,000 accidents each year are avoidable, and the injuries and damages that resulted could have been prevented.
If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, then you should fight for compensation. Not only do you deserve proper compensation for your damages, but those responsible must also be brought to justice. You may be preventing a future car accident by taking action.
Contact The Law Place today for a free consultation with a personal injury lawyer.
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Use of Cell Phones Statistics
Of all phone-related distractions, texting is the most dangerous.
Almost 390,000 injuries occur every year in the United States because of people texting while driving.
According to a report by The National Safety Council (NSC), cell phones result in over 1.6 million accidents every year.
A driver who takes their attention off the road for five seconds while traveling at 55 mph will travel the length of a football field. But any distance traveled without eyes on the road is dangerous.
A driver who is distracted by their phone is six times more likely to cause an accident than someone driving under the influence.
How Long Do I Have to Make a Claim?
Following a car accident in Florida, you are bound by Florida Statue 95.11, the Statute of Limitations. Depending on the circumstance of your case, you could have two to four years to make a claim.
However, the sooner you contact a personal injury lawyer, the better. At The Law Place, we will get to work right away and begin gathering fresh evidence, and this could have a big impact on the value of your case.
Talk to a Clearwater Accident Lawyer Today
There is no excuse for texting while driving. When accidents result, they can cause serious injuries and even death. By holding distracted drivers responsible, we hope that they will change their behavior in the future.
You or a loved one should not be left with medical bills and lost wages because of an accident that wasn't your fault. A Clearwater accident lawyer at The Law Place can offer legal representation to fight for your rights to compensation.
Contact us today at The Law Place for a free consultation. We will offer some free advice, and if we think you have a valid claim, we will arrange an in-depth review so that you can get all f the information you need before you make a commitment to representation.
Don't suffer alone; contact us today on (941) 444-4444.
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RWE Releases the Lemonbeat Internet of Things Protocol in North America
Press Release - Nov 17, 2015
Online, November 17, 2015 (Newswire.com) - Universal programming language enables IoT devices to connect and interact directly and autonomously with other devices
Operates independent of the transmission method (Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth, Powerline, Thread, etc.)
Flexible and expandable to ensure communication with existing and future devices, regardless of function or manufacturer
Currently at the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) for review and comment
RWE Effizienz GmbH, owner and operator of one of Europe's leading home automation systems, has extended access to the "Lemonbeat smart Device Language" (LsDL), a universal communications protocol for the Internet of Things, to developers and manufacturers of Internet-compatible devices in North America.
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As a common language for a variety of applications, wide adoption of Lemonbeat promises to remove the interoperability barriers that have previously hampered the development of the Internet of Things. In particular, LsDL is independent from transmission methods such Ethernet, WLAN, Bluetooth, Powerline, and Thread, enabling any device to connect and interact seamlessly and autonomously with other devices, regardless of manufacturer or application. In addition, LsDL uses proven XML Internet standards and IPv6 technology to offer numerous technological advantages, including:
Efficient, low-power operation: a patented wake-on-LAN function makes Lemonbeat the ideal solution for battery-operated devices and also allows savings in implementation costs up to 40%.
Flexibility: LsDL supports the communication of a vast amount of devices, from simple switches-without the need for a "light" version-to complex systems and machinery.
Future-proof connectivity: support for both mesh and star network topologies, as well as an expandable logic, allows LsDL to adapt to devices or functions that will be designed in the future.
Security: secure encryption is handled separate from the transport layer to reliably exchange information and protect privacy across connected networks.
"A common communication concept is the key to speeding up innovation within the IoT industry and promoting the proliferation of devices" said Holger Wellner, managing director of Lemonbeat GmbH, a new company set up by RWE to push the solution. "We have taken advantage of our technological edge as the market leader in Germany to develop Lemonbeat. The next step is standardization of the design language, which we believe will more quickly and cheaply usher in the products and services that will make up a network of distributed and linked intelligence."
Industry Standardization and Adoption
In September, RWE presented comprehensive information on LsDL with the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and formally submitted a specification draft for the Lemonbeat Application Layer. Lemonbeat is currently at W3C for review and comment in the "Web of Things" Interest Group.
Recognizing the opportunity presented by Lemonbeat, the first pilot customers already are showcasing prototype products that demonstrate how devices can be connected with each other using Lemonbeat. For example, Gardena, part of the Husqvarna Group and known for innovative gardening tools and watering systems, plans to introduce the first robot lawnmowers that "speak" Lemonbeat onto the market next year.
Developers and manufacturers in North America can now use the Lemonbeat smart Device Language to integrate core communication services into edge devices. Products destined for the European market can also leverage the Lemonbeat Radio (868 MHz) and Lemonbeat Chip, a System in Package that combines processor and transceiver to allow the swift implementation of Lemonbeat with full support for networking and wireless connectivity. Further products are expected to follow, including the Lemonbeat Radio and Chip adapted for the North America market and a development kit that will allow users to create Lemonbeat devices in a matter of days. More information can be on www.lemonbeat.net.
RWE Effizienz GmbH helps customers to use energy in as efficient, safe, affordable and climate friendly a manner as possible. With innovative new products such as the RWE SmartHome, solutions for electromobility or cutting-edge electricity storage solutions, RWE Effizienz is setting standards. More facts on www.rwe-effizienz.com, www.rwe-mobility.com, www.rwe-smarthome.de.
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In my never ending quest to make The Man a vegetarian (or to at least eat less meat), I pulled out the American comfort food that clogs almost every happy vegetarian's arteries.
I know! I know! It's full of dairy.
It's one step at a time over here, people. One step at a time.
When your potatoes are overachievers.
Writer! Find your oven! Turn it on to 350 Fahrenheit.
Hint: Oven is usually in the kitchen.
Poke holes in your potatoes. Rub them in a little oil if you have it, but not a lot because you don't want them to drip. Place the potatoes in the oven. Keep them there for 60 minutes.
Think about potatoes. They are so versatile like those annoying writers who get starred reviews in multiple genres. Try not to hate potatoes. Fail. Those jerks. MUST THEY BE ABLE TO DO EVERYTHING?
Take potatoes out of the oven. Realize that not only are they a versatile food capable of inspiring Seamus Heaney poems, but they also inspire children's games like hot potato.
Realize that you will eat them and they will become a part of you. You win in this power struggle. You the writer are going to triumph over the potato.
Realize you could just eat them now as regular old baked potatoes. Why do you need to be fancy?
Because other writers are fancy. That's why. And you can overachieve, too, even if you are still wearing your pajamas at 7 p.m. and you woke up at 8 a.m. Hey! You woke up. That's achieving.
Cut the poor potatoes in half lengthwise.
This feels violent. You are not violent.
Continue on and scoop the soft potato innards into a large bowl.
Save skins. They aren't really skins. It's okay. Let's call them peels. That sounds nicer.
Save the peels. Try not to rip them.
Add cream cheese, sour cream, milk, butter, salt, pepper, 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, onion powder, and 1/2 the green onions. Add all of that to the potato innards.
Then mix it until it is creamy. Use a hand mixer if you have electricity and stuff like hand mixers. If not just whip it into a frenzy with a potato masher. Do you have one of those? How about a fork? Even that will work.
Put all of that stuff into the potato skins. Top each with remaining cheese, and green onions.
Put it in the oven again for 15 minutes.
Appreciate that you overachieved and went for it. You did it, writer! Eat up!
Dog Verdict: PLEASE PUT BACON ON THESE.
Man Verdict: These would be even more amazing with bacon bits, but I like them. I like them a lot.
Me: EVERYTHING IS NOT BETTER WITH BACON!
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About CBF
Our Mission: We exist to love God and love others. We are a Christ-centered community living our mission through vibrant worship, in-depth instruction, strong fellowship, and sacrificial service to one another.
Loving God
Glory to Our God:
Living by faith . . . entrusting our talents, finances, and plans to God's control (Colossians 1:27).
Passionate for His Word:
Deepening our study of the Scriptures as we seek to grow in our knowledge of the Lord (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
Centrality of the Gospel:
Pursuing a life that is missions minded as we exalt our Savior, Jesus Christ. We are looking to be a Gospel-centered body of believers.—both in message and in action (1 Corinthians 9:23).
Grace in Our Relationships:
Practicing thoughtfulness, kindness, generosity, courtesy, freedom, forgiveness, encouragement, and appreciation of others' differences as we inspire greatness in those around us (Philippians 2:1-5).
Accountability to One Another:
Living a life that is characterized by vulnerability, teachability, honesty, and availability (Colossians 3:12-13).
Excellence in Our Pursuits:
Reflecting the infinite excellence of the God we serve . . . producing the highest quality ministry programs, materials, and services possible (Colossians 3:17).
We uphold seven core beliefs as essential to Christianity. These beliefs relate to God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Bible, humanity, salvation, and the end of time.
. . . that the Bible is the verbally inspired Word of God and without mistakes as originally written. It is the complete revelation of His will for salvation and the only unfailing rule of faith and practice for the Christian life.
. . . in one God, Creator of all things, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and that these three are co-eternal and of equal dignity and power.
. . . in the deity of Jesus Christ; His miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit; His virgin birth; His sinless life; His substitutionary death on a cross; His bodily resurrection; His ascension to the right hand of the Father; and His personal, imminent return.
. . . that man was created by and for God; that by man's disobeying God, every person incurred spiritual death, which is separation from God, and physical death as a consequence; and that all people are sinners by nature and practice.
. . . the Lord Jesus Christ died for our sins and that all who believe in Him are declared righteous because of His sacrificial death and are, therefore, in the right relationship with God.
. . . in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit indwelling all believers and thus enabling and empowering the life and ministry of the believer.
. . . in the bodily resurrection of everyone who has lived, the everlasting blessedness of those in right relationship with God, and the everlasting punishment of those who have rejected God's forgiveness in His Son.
Our Pastor: Dr. David Hoffeditz
David is the founding pastor of Community Bible Fellowship. His desire is to establish a church with a solid biblical foundation based on the faithful exposition of the Word of God. His vision includes the importance of a Christ-centered community who loves God and loves one another.
David also serves as a Bible teacher for Iron-2-Iron Ministries and has published several books. He has a Master of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and earned doctorate in New Testament studies from the University of Aberdeen in Scotland. He has also studied at the University of Tübingen in Germany, and the Jerusalem University College in Jerusalem.
David is married to Dr. Lori Hoffeditz, a licensed mental health counselor at Counseling Center at the Crossing. Together, they have two children, Jenna and Josiah.
Our Associate Pastor: Maicol Venter
Maicol was born in Brazil and as a teenager, he developed a love for basketball. When an American missionary began an evangelistic outreach for basketball players in his hometown, Maicol devoted all his time to training with "Coach" so he might have a chance at professional ball. After three years of hearing the gospel preached on the court and through practice, Maicol accepted Jesus as his Savior. Shortly thereafter, he received an invitation to study at Cedarville University with a basketball scholarship.
After completing his undergrad in Pre-Seminary at Cedarville (2007), Maicol also earned his Masters of Divinity at Baptist Bible Seminary (2012) where he met his wife, Mandy.
Maicol and Mandy moved back to Brazil as missionaries his last year of seminary (2011) to complete the required internship. They have served as church planters since seminary and have just transitioned from the mission field in Southern Brazil after ten years of service.
They have two daughters, Stella and Cami, and as a family they enjoy playing games, all sports, and most importantly, the privilege of ministering the gospel truth that Jesus saves.
Brad Bell
Elder Board Member
Brad earned both Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees in the Bible in the mid-1980's.
He then felt God leading him into a secular profession. After earning a Computer Science degree from the University of South Carolina in 1990, he worked 4 years for the Department of Defense Naval Air Warfare Center in Indianapolis followed by 8 years as a contractor for Dow AgroSciences. In 2003 Brad joined Wolters Kluwer Health as a software engineer and currently is its Senior Manager, Editorial Platform.
In 1991, Brad started attending a local church where he eventually met his wife, Karrie. They have been married since 1996 and have two children, Isaac and Audrey. Church activities have filled their lives including 15 years leading the communion team; Faithful Men for over 17 years; and as a deacon.
At age 10 Brad was drawn to Christ through John 3:16; a verse he memorized at Bible Club being enticed with the reward of a Hershey's bar!
Ryan Bucher
Ryan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Purdue University in 1998. He has spent over 20 years in the corporate world, including the last 10 years as a entrepreneur here in Indianapolis.
God's Word became alive to Ryan during college, and he accepted the Lord Jesus as his Savior at Purdue. As he continues to seek the Lord's direction in all aspects of his life, his constant aim is to serve and honor the Lord.
He has been an active member in a few local churches and has helped lead several small groups over the years. In addition, he has served the Indianapolis community through local board leadership, including serving on the board of LifeCenters for 10 years.
Ryan's desire is to see our church be a wellspring of truth and love to the saints and a beacon of light to the world where we model the grace of Christ, proclaim the truth of the Gospel, and love people.
Ryan and his wife Heather have three children, Avery, Ella and Elijah. They have been married for over 21 years.
Jeff Cluxton
Jeff attended the Ohio State University in the mid 1970's where he studied business. He spent 30 years in the corporate insurance world where he held positions in management, sales, and consulting.
He prayed for God to use him in a different way – one that would allow him to take his business experience and combine it with full time ministry. Since 2013 he has worked with International Christian Ministries where he raises funds for Kingdom work.
While reading a book by Billy Graham in the privacy of his own living room, Jeff accepted Jesus Christ as Savior at the age of 26. Since then, he has endeavored to serve Him.
Jeff has served in previous churches as a small group leader, men's Bible Study leader, greeter, Deacon, and Elder. He has served on the board of a Christian ministry and attends Iron 2 Iron Bible Study. In his spare time, he enjoys his family, studying history, and keeping up on the current events of the day.
Jeff has been married to his wife Vicki for over 45 years and they have two daughters, two sons-in-law, and seven grandchildren.
Tom Flynn
Tom earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics in 1983. He spent 26 years as owner and CEO of Midwest Insulation. In 2008 he felt God calling him to cease working traditionally and go into ministry full-time.
Tom currently is Founder/Board Member of IMPACT 27:17 Ministry where he disciples young men, Board Vice President of Iron 2 Iron Ministry, and coaches high school lacrosse. Over the years, he has served as Board member of Heritage Christian School, National Leadership Board for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Board and President of specialty Construction Association Chapter, Founder/Director/Coach of Heritage Christian Lacrosse, and served in multiple capacities in previous churches.
After accepting Jesus Christ as Savior over 30 years ago, Tom has sought to serve Him. He has been blessed to be alongside many godly men while involved in ministries such as Walk Thru the Bible, Promise Keepers, Raising a Modern Day Knight, and Halftime.
Tom and his wife, Amy, have been married since 1983 and have two children. Megan and Neil Giannini and their children, Gia and Beck; Justin and Maribeth Flynn, and their children, Maddox and Elle. All live in the Indianapolis area.
Mike Rasor
Mike earned his Bachelor of Accounting from Indiana University in 1977 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University School of Law in 1982.
He worked in public accounting beginning with Ernst & Young in 1977 and moving to his own firm in 1984. He merged his firm with LM Henderson & Company in the fall of 2006 and retired in April of 2020.
Community involvement has always been important to Mike. He has served on the boards of Renovate Church (TX), Wheeler Mission Ministries, Indiana Historical Society Audit Committee, Lighthouse Ministries, and Southeast Multi-Service Center.
Mike has been married to his wife, Connie, for over 42 years. They have two married daughters and two grandchildren.
Gale Stohler
Gale earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Butler University in 1967 in Marketing and Economics. He worked for Cummins Distribution System for 41 years, serving as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing in Tampa, Atlanta, and Seattle.
He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior later in his life during a Walk to Emmaus while living in Tampa. He continues today focusing on growing in the likeness of Christ during his daily walk with the Lord.
Returning to Carmel after his retirement, Gale served as Executive Business Mentor for Butler University's Real Business Experience program in 2005 and 2016. He has served with Midwest Food Bank and as a group leader with Bible Study Fellowship. He currently serves as Secretary/Treasurer on the Board of Iron 2 Iron Ministry.
Gale and his wife, Lana, have been married since 1962 and have two sons, Tom and Gregg. They also have two daughters-in-law, Deborah and Aimee, along with six grandchildren.
Lourdu Yalla
Born and growing up in a Roman Catholic home in rural India, Lourdu heard the gospel through radio,
and asked Jesus to come into his heart and was saved at the age of 25.
Working as a banker, he lived in different cities across Southern India (Andhra Pradesh), In all of these locations, he was intentional in participating in a local church family. During the many years of his church ministry, he served a youth
leader, a Bible teacher, leader of local outreach ministry (street preaching), an Elder, a Lay Pastor etc. He also worked with a Christian student ministry in association with Union of Evangelical Students of India (UESI) and Evangelical Graduate Fellowship (EGF), led Bible study classes on college campuses, and taught and spoke at student conference and retreats.
Over the years, he also had the privilege of speaking and preaching at several churches in India.
He suffered setbacks in life, and the Lord, in his mercies and grace, restored and sustained him over the years. He currently works as an IT & Finance Transformation Consultant. In additional to academic and professional qualifications, he also holds a Bachelors in Christian Ministry. He has a daughter who lives in Florida with her husband and 2 children.
Ben Babione
Director of Worship
Ben had the rare opportunity of growing up in Eastern Europe as his parents served as missionaries. During those years as a "missionary kid," Ben learned what it meant to be a follower of Jesus at a young age.
Upon graduation from the International Christian School of Budapest, Hungary, Ben attended Butler University. Throughout college, he began to combine his love for music and passion for the Lord by leading worship for Butler's campus ministry, Cru. During this time he was also involved in discipleship, leadership and biblical training, and overseeing overseas mission trips.
Since earning a Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education and Mathematics, Ben has been teaching 7th grade math at the New Augusta Public Academy North in Indianapolis.
It has been Ben's passion to serve the Lord in vocational ministry. He writes, "As a worship pastor, I desire that God would graciously use me to build up an active attitude of worship among our congregation that goes beyond singing on Sunday mornings."
Amy Flynn
Amy serves CBF as Ministry Director. She is passionate about serving and connecting with others in rich relationships.
Raised in a Christian home and becoming a follower of Jesus Christ while young, prepared her well. She has served in many areas including Bible Studies, being president of the Children's Museum Guild and of Heritage Christian School PTA, coaching High School Cheerleaders and coordinating Church Retreats and Urban Ministries.
Amy and Tom have been married since 1983. Their two married children and four grandchildren all live in the Indianapolis area.
Nate Pletcher
Tech/Production Director
Nate serves CBF as Technical/Production Director.
From an early age, watching his dad serve the Lord by using his technical skills, Nate learned his dad's skills and to serve with passion in the use of technology. Throughout his adult years, Nate has volunteered his services in areas of IT, audio, lighting, live-streaming and video. His career includes IT Services, Engineering, CAD Design, and Technology Start-ups.
Nate and his precious wife, Tracie, have three sweet daughters.
Julie Reimann
Julie loves working with numbers and watching God bless Community Bible Fellowship in many ways – He is faithful!
Throughout her life, during good times and challenges, Julie has seen God lead, shape, and guide her in every way. Her parents showed her what it means to love the Lord, along with a love for music, the outdoors, gardening, and all things learning.
Julie and her wonderful husband, Jim, share four daughters and eight grandchildren who thankfully all live in Indiana.
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A researcher at Iowa State University is experimenting with eye-tracking technology as a way to help employers determine if someone applying for a job is lying.
For example, he says a person's pupils will dilate when they are lying. George says the dilation can sometimes be hard to see because of eye color and lighting. That's where the eye-tracking technology can help.
"What eye-tracking does is it follows people's gaze throughout an entire episode. So, if someone is watching a video…we can follow exactly what they look at, in what order and how long they look at certain things. And we think by doing this — and by asking people to determine whether or not what they are watching is deceptive — we can actually focus in on the cues that people look for and the ones that they are comfortable with using when they are trying to find out if somebody is being dishonest," George says. The professor of information systems says eye-tracking could be particularly helpful for on-line interviews.
"It's a pretty wide range, but anywhere between 40 percent and 70 percent of people have something on their resume that is not true," George says. "So if you are a recruiter and you are sitting there with a resume, and you are interviewing somebody over Skype, we hope to be able to help you determine if the things they say in the interview are true or not true," George says. Iowa State's College of Business is one of about a dozen in the world to have access to a neuroscience lab equipped with eye tracking technology and an EEG machine for research.


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New Hunger Games novel a prequel: author
A decade after seeming to wrap up The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins is bringing readers back to her fictional world of Panem.
A prequel, set 64 years before the beginning of her multimillion-selling trilogy, is coming next year.
The currently untitled novel is scheduled for release on May 19, 2020, Collins said in a statement Monday.
The prequel would go back to the years following the so-called "Dark Days", the failed rebellion in Panem.
Collins set the Hunger Games books in a post-apocalyptic dystopia where young people must fight and kill each other on live television.
"With this book, I wanted to explore the state of nature, who we are, and what we perceive is required for our survival," she said.
"The reconstruction period 10 years after the war, commonly referred to as the Dark Days - as the country of Panem struggles back to its feet - provides fertile ground for characters to grapple with these questions and thereby define their views of humanity."
The book is set well before the lifetime of Hunger Games heroine Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence in the billion-dollar movie franchise.
Scholastic spokeswoman Tracy van Straaten declined comment on the new book's contents or featured characters beyond what's described in Monday's announcement.
"Suzanne Collins is a master at combining brilliant storytelling, superb world building, breathtaking suspense, and social commentary," Scholastic Trade Publishing President Ellie Berger said in a statement.
"We are absolutely thrilled - as both readers and publishers - to introduce the devoted fans of the series and a new audience to an entirely new perspective on this modern classic."
Lionsgate released the four "Hunger Games" movies, and the studio's vice chairman, Michael Burns, has suggested a prequel.
The first three Hunger Games books - The Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay - have sold more than 100 million copies and have been translated into more than 50 languages.
The very title The Hunger Games has become a catchphrase for suffering and deadly competition, inspiring such headlines as "Trump's $1 trillion (infrastructure) plan inspires 'Hunger Games' angst."
Although she was actively involved with the production of the Hunger Games films, Collins appeared done with the novels after the publication of Mockingjay in 2010.
She had said little about her plans in recent years, beyond telling a gathering at the 2013 BookExpo publishing convention that she was working on a new series.
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The new series of sovereign gold bonds opened for subscription today and will close on 18 January. The date of issuance will be 22 January. The government has fixed the price at ₹ 3,214 per gram for Sovereign Gold Bonds 2018-19 (Series V). The government is offering a discount of ₹ 50 per gram for investors applying online and the payment against the application is made through digital mode. For such investors, the issue price of gold bond will be ₹ 3,164 per gram of gold.
1) The sovereign gold bond scheme, which was launched in 2015, is basically government securities denominated in grams of gold. The bonds are denominated in multiples of gram(s) of gold with a basic unit of 1 gram.
2) The minimum investment in sovereign gold bond scheme is 1 gram of gold and the maximum limit for individuals is 4 kg.
3) Sovereign gold bonds come with a maturity period of 8 years, with an exit option from the fifth year. Sovereign gold bonds are also traded on stock exchanges within a fortnight of issuance, offering an early exit option for investors.
4) The redemption price will be linked to the prevailing price of gold. The bond is issued by the RBI on behalf of the government.
5) The bonds will be sold through banks, Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited (SHCIL), designated post offices, and stock exchanges – BSE and NSE.
6) Gold bonds pay interest at the rate of 2.50% per annum on the amount of initial investment. Interest is credited semi-annually to the bank account of the investor.
7) The interest on gold bonds is taxable according to provisions of the Income Tax Act but TDS is not applicable.
8) Capital gains tax arising from redemption of sovereign gold bonds has been exempted. Also, indexation benefit is provided to LTCG arising to any person on transfer of bonds.


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PSN Plus subscribers to get Square Enix's Sleeping Dogs free
Sean Thomas	May 3, 2013
Slanted > Gaming > PSN Plus subscribers to get Square Enix's Sleeping Dogs free
It's one of the largest, and most recent, free games that PSN Plus users will get free for being subscribers. Now its official that the undercover crime-drama is coming free to PSN+.
Published by Square Enix and developed by United Front Games 'Sleeping Dogs' will join the "Instant Game Collection" on May 7, 2013 as part of Sony's PSN update. The game is rather recent and has a ton of DLC to enjoy. The game still costs around $40 depending where you shop, making it one of the best deals yet on the service. other freebies will be coming to the PSN+ update as well, including PSN and PS Vita titles like Knytt Underground.
The announcement was made on the Playstation Blogcast earlier this week, where many times small droplets of fantastic savings are quietly revealed.
more info: psnblogcast
Sean Thomas May 3, 2013


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License This! Winners Announced
TAGS: Festival of Licensing - Europe Industry News owl's nest eejits License This
Winners receive a free exhibition stand at Brand Licensing Europe 2021, among other prizes.
Two winners were chosen at the annual License This! competition, sponsored by Wynne-Jones, during Festival of Licensing.
Lancashire-based Tracey Colliston won the Brand & Design category for her Owl's Nest illustrations of British woodland creatures, which can be found currently on gifts and greetings cards. George Mackay, from Caithness, Scotland, won the Character & Animation award for his "Eejits," a collection of misfortunate misfits born in the Highlands of Scotland.
Colliston, whose Owl's Nest greetings cards and handmade gifts are currently stocked in more than 80 independent retailers across the U.K., would like to see her illustrations licensed across many more categories.
"Winning License This! feels fantastic," says Colliston. "I absolutely love what I do, and it means so much to me that the hard work developing Owl's Nest into a brand has been recognized. I'm very excited about the opportunities this may bring, and I'm keen to develop Owl's Nest into lots of other products; stationery, ceramics and homeware, baby and nursery and more gift products. The versatility of Owl's Nest and its collectability will hopefully open up many avenues. It's so exciting!"
Mackay's Eejits are also featured on greetings cards, and he has equally big ambitions for reaching a much bigger audience.
"The Eejits are aimed at 7-12-year-olds, as well as big kids like me," says Mackay. "Their quirky nature, the charming art style and sometimes slightly self-deprecating humor is a draw to kids, and I think they would be ideal for a wide range of products such as soft plush or vinyl toys, but the ultimate dream would be to see the brand feature in hilariously humorous animated shorts. That's the big goal of mine. Seeing the Eejits brand on screen would be simply awesome."
This year's two License This! winners will receive a free exhibition stand at Brand Licensing Europe 2021, one year's membership of industry trade association Licensing International, PR support and invaluable advice from the panel of industry experts. In addition, all finalists will receive legal consultation from competition sponsor Wynne-Jones.
This year's judges were Kelvyn Gardner, managing director, Asgard Media and chair of the judging panel; Sarah Ward, chief executive officer, The Giftware Association; Kirsty Barr, Grapevine PR and Sonia Amrar, Trademark Attorney, Wynne-Jones.
Character & Animation judges included Dan Grant, licensing director, Danilo Promotions; Clare Piggott, managing director, Larkshead Media; Ben Woodman, commercial manager, GB Eye and
Ian Downes, director, Start Licensing.
Stuart Cox, owner, I Like Birds; Vicki Thomas, owner, Vicki Thomas Associates; Sarah Lawrence, director, This is Iris; Jehane Boden Spiers, founder, JEHANE, and Will Stewart, founder and managing director, The Point.1888 were judges for Brand & Design.
Last year's winners – Rosie Brooks and Drew Bristow (Carrot & Toast) – are current exhibitors at Festival of Licensing and can be found via www.festivaloflicensing.com.


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import chai from 'chai';
const should = chai.should();
import ObjectType from '../../lib/core/object-type';
import { reset } from '../../lib/core/type-registry';

describe('ObjectType', function() {

  beforeEach(reset);
  afterEach(reset);

  it('should exist', function() {
    should.exist(ObjectType);
  });

  it('should create the type resolve properties correctly', function() {
    const bar = new ObjectType({
      namespace: 'NS',
      name: 'Bar',
      baseType: 'NS.Foo',
      properties: [
        { name: 'foo', type: 'NS.Foo' },
        { name: 'bar', type: 'NS.Bar' }
      ]
    });
    should.exist(bar);
    should.exist(bar.baseType);
    bar.baseType.should.equal('NS.Foo');
    should.exist(bar.properties.foo);
    bar.properties.foo.type.should.equal('NS.Foo');
    should.exist(bar.properties.bar);
    bar.properties.bar.type.should.equal(bar);

    const foo = new ObjectType({
      namespace: 'NS',
      name: 'Foo',
    });
    should.exist(foo);
    bar.baseType.should.equal(foo);
    bar.properties.foo.type.should.equal(foo);
  });

  it('should make the baseType/properties const', function() {
    const bar = new ObjectType({
      namespace: 'NS',
      name: 'Bar',
      baseType: 'NS.Foo',
      properties: [
        { name: 'foo', type: 'NS.Foo' },
        { name: 'bar', type: 'NS.Bar' }
      ]
    });

    should.throw(() => { bar.baseType = 'NS.Foo2'; });
    should.throw(() => { bar.properties = {}; });
    should.throw(() => { bar.properties.foo = null; });

    const foo = new ObjectType({
      namespace: 'NS',
      name: 'Foo',
    });

    should.throw(() => { bar.baseType = foo; });
    should.throw(() => { bar.properties.foo = foo; });
  });
});