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As laws on repossessed auto sales ease, CFSP economists show consumer access to credit jumps
(VIA PR Newsire – Chicago, IL) – A key change in Brazilian law simplifying the sale of repossessed cars has enabled low-income borrowers in the country to get credit more easily and buy newer, more expensive cars, a new study shows.
The study from the Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty examines car loans from one of Brazil's leading banks before and after a 2004 law that enabled banks to sell repossessed cars quickly without going through a lengthy court process.
"As far as we know, this research is the first to provide evidence that stronger creditor rights lead to a 'democratization of credit' – as lower-income, riskier borrowers were now granted a loan," the research team of economists note.
The study, which is described in a working paper titled "Repossession and the Democratization of Credit," was made by Juliano Assunção and Fernando Silva of Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and Efraim Benmelech of Harvard University.
The researchers examined 17,000 loan contracts from the period August 2003 to July 2005 – one year before and one year after the change in the law. According to the Brazilian central bank, credit for vehicles grew from R$34.7 billion (US$11.5 billion) in August 2004 to R$60.2 billion (US$27.9 billion) two years later.
Prior the change in the law, banks were able to repossess vehicles when borrowers defaulted on their loans but could not resell them until after a trial. As the auto market in Brazil grew, this came to mean a delay of two to three years, which discouraged banks from making car loans.
By eliminating the need for a trial to resell the car, the change in the law encouraged banks to expand the market for car loans to riskier, low-income borrowers, even though this led to a higher rate of default and repossession.
"Ultimately, the law has reformulated relationships among borrowers, creditors, and courts," the economists wrote. "Borrowers and creditors now engage in direct relationships, and courts play a significant role only when borrowers explicitly request it. The law avoids unnecessary trials, reduces the reliance on courts, and increases the enforceability of auto loan contracts."
The change also enabled consumers to buy newer, more expensive cars. The banks' ability to sell foreclosed cars encouraged them to offer better contractual terms, including longer maturities and lower spreads. This in turn allowed borrowers to spend more on cars.
The use of micro-level data enabled researchers to separate the direct effect of the legal change on contracts from the composition effect that resulted in increased lending to riskier borrowers. This is the "democratization of credit" identified by the researchers. The strengthening of the ability of lenders to foreclose, repossess, and sell assets increased the supply of credit to those who need it most.
The change did lead to higher rates of delinquency and default. The researchers found an increase of approximately 30% in late payments and defaults.
The Consortium on Financial Systems and Poverty at the University of Chicago provided financial support for the study. The CFSP is a private research organization comprised of leading and emerging economists. Their goal is to improve the lives of the world's poor and to reduce poverty through helping to identify, design and implement more efficient financial systems. Principal researcher for the program is Robert M. Townsend, Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics in the Department of Economics at MIT. The paper can be found on their website at www.cfsp.org.
Juliano Assunção and Fernando Silva are in the Department of Economics at PUC-Rio. Assunção is also a research member of CFSP. Efraim Benmelech is affiliated with the Department of Economics at Harvard University and the National Bureau of Economic Research.
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Tomorrow I go "back to school", well actually back to work which is with the public schools, so school and work are equivalent for me. For the first time (outside of maternity leave which frankly does not count as time off) I did not "work" during the summer. I decided to have the job of mommy be my only occupation. I must admit prior to the summer beginning I was nervous about the task at hand. Being a working mom and being a home based mom are both challenging in their own ways, but I have the working mom "thing" down fairly well or I hope so at least being over three years into it. Being home I was worried about how I would structure the days for the boys; I was worried they would be bored (translate cranky) or overly feisty (translate aggressive). I worried about providing an enriching experience (art & music) and I worried what to make them for lunch; yes lunch. Lunch is something I don't normally think about. They are provided lunch and snacks at school and on the weekends we are generally out one day so lunches are a minimal mental commitment for me. Happily they and I survived both the lunches and the long days and along the way I managed to learn a few things about them and myself.
1. Potty training is harder than you expect. You need to really block out a few weeks that you will never leave the house (and never need a diaper) in order to get a big jump in progress here. I guess it would help if the child involved was motivated to be a potty user (mine? …no). But when the motivation is only attached to receiving a reward, then frustration kicks in as the reward can not be attained at will. Think days of living through, ""oh I want that toy now so I will sit on the potty for an hour to get it". This approach does not work, not for me and defiantly not for Will. It has also reinforced for me that three year olds don't yet have the ability to necessarily get "the big picture" on some things, despite their vocabulary saying otherwise.
2. I've learned that white wine (and for some reason only white) makes me angry. I had gotten away from white and decided to try it again this summer. Too many evenings I'd find myself getting too angry too quickly after only 1 glass. End game = stick with red!
3. You should never let your three year old boy choose your toe nail color. I sported green toes for weeks.
4. While traveling for an extended number of days, its best to pack for a third of the time and do laundry. There is less to pack and haul around and it is really nice to come home with clean clothes.
5. Beware of Amazon Prime – it is way too easy to shop from home and just shop and shop….
6. Lunch was easier than expected. Toddlers (well mine at least) don't really want a daily special. Sticking with the fan favorites and a small rotation did the trick.
7. I learned that you can happily throw rocks for close to an hour and not get board.
8. Cook in bulk (as appropriate). I need to fatten up the big guy so we are serving bacon – real bacon- daily. If you're going to cook it then 'cook it'. I do 2 pounds at a time and just do a quick 15 second reheat in the am.
10. Going away for one night is good for me. For the first time since Will was born I spent a night away. Although it was only for 16 hours, it was good to know I could handle it (my guilt) the kids survived and (probably most importantly) my husband survived. Maybe in a year or two I'll do it again.
11. I should run the dishwasher more frequently instead of doing pots nightly.
13. After a full summer together I'm most happy it emphasized for me that I like being with my kids. They are super cool little people and despite the daily hang ups which will come, go, and change with time, I am truly blessed to have them.
Tossing rocks after a hike to Arethusa Falls.
It will be interesting to see how we transition tomorrow and through this fall, but I am already looking forward to the weekend end for sure.


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Dr. Sansar Chandra, was born on 28th August, 1917 in Mirpur, a prosperous town in Jammu and Kashmir. His father was a Conservator of Forest during the Pre-independence era and as such Dr. Sansar chandra lacked no material comfort during his childhood.
A tutor was employed to teach him at home and on the day of his initiation into education his father Shri Karam Chand Mohotra presented him with a silver plate to write on with a nib made of gold. Till the age of 10 he studied at home and during this period he acquired proficiency in Sanskrit and Hindi.
Later, he received his post-graduation degree with distinction in Sanskrit from S.D. College, Lahore in the year 1945 and thereafter was appointed as lecturer in sanskrit at the same college.
In 1947 during partition, the mass migration of Hindus from Pakistan caused havoc in the lives of people and left an indelible mark on their psyches.
On 25th November, 1947, Dr. Sansar Chandra was in his hometown Mirpur, when it was besieged and Hindus were ruthlessly butchered. He like other residents of the town had to flee leaving their homes and belongings behind. He together with his wife and two years old son walked for four days covering a distance of 32 miles through jungles and over hillocks without food and water. He was one of the few lucky people who survived the onslaught and torture of ruthless raiders from Pakistan and finally managed to reach Jammu. At the end of this ordeal when he happened to look at a mirror and he was shocked to see that his face had withered and his hair had grown white at the age of 30. This moment was so shocking for him that the words of famous poet Lord Byron flashed into his memory:
"My Hair are gray
Not with Years,
It grew white
In a single night"
The most tragic and shocking news was loss of his parents in Alibeg prison (POK) due to atrocities they suffered at the hands of Pak rangers. Despite this tragedy Dr. Sansar Chandra remain composed & made vigorous efforts in saving & liberating 1600 Hindus &Sikhs prisoners from Mirpur (POK) with the help of Red Cross. A book entitled "Forgotten Atrocities: Memoirs of a Survivor of the 1947 Partition of India" by Bal k. Gupta narrates these events in detail.
Then began the arduous task of beginning life a fresh. However, he was fortunate that the same institution where he had been teaching in Lahore before partition had shifted to Ambala and he was immediately appointed Head of Sanskrit Deptt. The college had to be re-established after putting in great efforts and was renamed S.D. College (Lahore). While teaching in college side by side he continued his studies as well and completed his Masters in Hindi Literature from Panjab University in year 1952. He has the rared distinction of introducing Post Graduate Hindi teaching in S.D. College in Ambala Cant Even before Panjab University start it. Undoubtedly, this is an excellent achievement in the field of education. Now he was made to shoulder the responsibility of managing two departments i.e. Hindi & Sanskrit. He pursued his research and was conferred Ph.D. degree in 1958 by Panjab University on his unique work entitled "Hindi Kavya Mein Anyokti". In his research study he explored the psychological use of ornamentation of the literary works and mental aptitude of the writers to use a particular metaphor or similie. After serving in S.D college Ambala for 15 years he joined Deptt. of Hindi as Professor at Panjab University where he also became a Senator and a member of the Syndicate. He was also Dean of Arts Faculty.
Later he became Professor and Head of Hindi department at University of Jammu where he also served as a member of Syndicate and Dean of Oriental learning. He became a member of Executive Council at Kurukshetra University and has the distinction of serving on the academic bodies of various Universities.
All his lifetime he was continuously writing and contributing articles on cultural, social, educational and literary aspects in English, Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit, Punjabi and Dogri languages in leading dailies, weeklies, monthlies like: The Tribune, Daiinik Tribune, Hindustan, Navbharat Times, Kadambri, Saptahik Hindustan Shiraza, Jansahitya, Jagriti and so on. Thus he became a regular columnist for The Tribune and his writings were well read with great interest, enthusiasm and appreciation.
All throughout his career he was actively associated with various academic, educational and literary bodies. He was also a member of various State and Central Govt. committees engaged in the promotion of Literature and Education.
His passion for research continued and later he was awarded a D.litt. degree for his research work. " ALANKARON KA MANOVAIGYANIK ADDHYAN "
In recognition to the meritorious services rendered by him as a laureate in the field of education, the UGC raised the tenure of his services as University Professor upto his attaining the age of of 65 years. Even after his retirement from the University in the year 1982, he did not stop and continued his literary pursuits. His writings are known for their wit, satire and humor while at the same time they bring out his imaginative and reflective qualities.
As an author of distinction he has written and published about 45 books in Sanskrit, Hindi, Punjabi, English and Dogri on different aspects of literature such as : Grammar, Poetic, Prosody, Biography, Humor and Critical Analysis. He also had a deep knowledge of Astrology due to his study of Sanskrit classics and was a columnist of the weekly forecast in The Sunday Tribune newspaper by the name of his grandson, ABHIJAT. His predictions would reveal the futuristic movements of planets and their effectual consequent happenings on humanity as a whole with stress on an individual's fate. He used to make an annual predictions on the onset of Vikram Samvat Sara the hindu calendar predicting the general happenings and events likely to effect the country and its people which were published in The Tribune annually. This became a popular feature and people look forward to reading it enthusiastically as most of his predictions were close to reality.
Important books with titles in different languages:-
Sanskrit:-
Meghduta of Kalidas, Nagannandam of Shri Harsha, Swapnavasavadatta of Bhasa, Malvikagnimitram of Kalidas, Pratigya Yougandharayan of Bhasa, Madhyam Vyayog of Bhasa, Sanskrit Kavya Lahiri (a text book), Sanskrit Hitopadesh (a text book) Sanskrit Sahitya Prabha (a text book), Sankrit Path Pravash, Sanskrit Vyakaran Praboth, Manohar Sanskrit Vyakaran etc.
Criticism :-
Bhratiya Sameeksha:Parampara aur Pravritti, Aakalan our Sameeksha, Sahitya: Anubhuti Aur Vivechan, Sahitya Paricharcha Aur Samadhan.
Prosody & Poetics:-
Chhandolankar Pradeep.
Grammar (Hindi) :-
Manohar Hindi Vyakaran Thatha Rachna
Essays (Hindi) :-
Nibandh Paarijat
Humorous Writings (Hindi)
Satak Sitaram, Sone Ke Daant, Apni Dalli Ke Kante, Baaten Ye Jhoothi Hain, Ganga Jab Ulti Bahe, Vidushak Ki Yad Mein, Dr. Sansar Chandra Ke Hasya Vyangatamak Nibandh, Dr. Sansar Chandra Ke Shresth Hasya Vyang, Hindi Hasya Vyang Nibandh: Roop Yatra
Biographies (Hindi)
Bharat Ke Anukaraniya Mahapurush, Bahadur Shah Zafar, Sankshipt Bihari, Ram Chandrika Saar Sangrah.
Dogri:-
Boore De Laddoo, Teellen De Ghat
IN Punjabi:-
Tillian De Ghaat, Chakkar Lakeeran Daa, Booran De Laddo
IN ENGLISH:-
Some Prominent Muslim Hindi Poets, Unforgettable Faces.
Some prominent research papers :-
The Chinese Aggression and its influence on Indian Literature
Hasya Vyanga: Vikas Evam Uplabdhi- Moolyankan
Alankar Aur Samaj Manovigyan
Bhartiya Sanskriti Aur Ram
Punjab Ka Reeti Sahitya Parampara- Parivesh Tatha Parichay.
On 400th centenary of Poet Tusli Das writer of "Ram Charit Manas" his research article was published in the journal of Central Govt
Writing in such a large volume and that too with rare excellence and command in different languages is a matter of great knowledge which deserves appreciation in writing world. Dr. Sansar Chandra, with his zeal and sincerity also guided research scholars for the degrees of Ph.D and D.Litt. consistently. It is worth noting that research Scholars under his able and active supervision had qualified for D.Litt. (13 Nos.), Ph.D (86 Nos), M.Phil. (32 .Nos).
Some of the books written by him can be relied upon as sociological documents of the era. Recognizing the significant contribution made by him in the field of creative writing, particularly satirical – humorous essays / stories as well as analytical literature including innumerable insightful and thought provoking writings, he stands decorated with the following awards:-
"Chakallas" award from "Rangayana" a Maharashtra Academy to promote satirical writings in India.
"Sourabh Samman" of Uttar Pradesh Government for his book on National Integration entitled " Some Prominent Muslim Hindi Poests".
Punjab Government's "Shiromani Sahityakar" award twice, first in Hindi and a few years later in Sanskrit.
Vidyavachaspati Upadhi from Hindi Sahitya Sammelan, Allahbad.
Maharishi Valmiki Award from Haryana Sanskrit Academy.
Maharishi Ved Vyas Award by Haryana Sahitya Academy.
The-Akhil Bhartiya Sanskrit Pracharak Mandal Delhi- conferred the title of Vidya-Vachaspati for the year 2011 Bikrami.
Haryana Govt. decorated him for his lifetime literary achievements, deep thinking, excellent writing and service to education by instituting a special award to honor him with the title "Haryana Sahitya Ratan Samman" for the year 2007-08.
As a token of recognition of his works, he has received eight distinctive awards, seven of them bestowed by State Governments and one by the Union Ministry of Education on the following books :-
Hindi Kavya Mein Anyokti (Punjab Govt)
Aakalan aur Sameeksha (Central Govt.)
Hindi Kavya Mein Anyokti (U.P. Govt.)
Sankshipt Bihari (U.T. Chandigarh)
Apni Dalli Ke Kante (Haryana Govt.)
Batein Ye Jhoothi Hain (J & K Govt.)
Aakalan aur Sameeksha (U.P. Govt.)
Maha Murkh Mandal (Haryana Govt.)
One Wish that Dr. Sansar Chandra always expressed was that he wanted to die with a pen in hand. Well, he was the lucky one who had this desire fulfilled. Except for a few days spent in Hospital at Chandigarh before he breathed his last on 5th February he was always active virtually.
The words of the great legend of 'Hasya Vyang' were that……
"I Can laugh on Myself"
For him this art was best to remain happy and make others happy. His mammoth contribution towards skillful writing will always inspire one and all.
His Writings, Teachings and astrological predictions made him most loved and respected amongst his students, followers and admirers.
The outpouring of grief on his death was tremendous and this couplet conveys the same:-
"Bichhra Kuchh is tarah se
ke rutt hi badal gaye….
Ikk shaks saare shahar ko,
veeran kar gaya"
The essence of this couplet befittingly expressed the agony, grief and pain of those who bid their last adieu to the most acclaimed litterateur.
FAMILY TREE OF DR. SANSAR CHANDRA
© 2016 Dr. Sansar Chandra, All Right Reserved.
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I have a confession. I have grown up in church and owned a Bible the majority of my life but it wasn't until the last few years that I have actually started reading it. It's not that I haven't believed what everyone says about it being God's love letter to us but more that I just couldn't understand what I was reading when I opened it. But over the last few years the Lord has brought me resources to use in reading His word. Now when I read the Bible it feels more like an exciting time to dig into a great book rather than something I know I'm supposed to check off my list.
Because of my own struggles in reading the Bible as a child I have a passion to see my kids and the generations to come be excited to read God's word. If you have spent time in the word you know how life changing it is. Reading it is not just a good thing to do but life to our body and spirit.
We headed to Starbucks one day last week to do a little school work and brought the NKJV Study Bible for Kids with us for our Bible time. The girls absolutely loved it so I thought I would share with you some of their favorite parts of the book.
Livvy chose to look up the book of Esther and Ellie the book of Matthew.
One of our favorite parts of this book is the description it gives of each book of the Bible. As you can see it explains what the book is about, who wrote it, when it was written, why it was written and how it can be applied to our life.
These spotlight sections are placed throughout the Bible which are great for a quick read or devotional. It breaks it down in a way kids can understand.
Since this is our first year to homeschool I absolutely love this timeline section in each book. It's a great way to give the kids, and myself, a visual of when and where the story took place.
My girls love these starring roles sections because they describe personalities of major people of the Bible.
Epic ideas are placed throughout for the kids to read and learn more practical things about the christian life. The dictionary is awesome for those hard to read words that most kids, and adults, don't know the meaning.
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This four-year global competition invites innovators and teams from anywhere on the planet to create and demonstrate a solution that can pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere or oceans and lock it away permanently in an environmentally benign way. To win the competition, teams must demonstrate a rigorous, validated scale model of their solution at a level of carbon removal of 1 ton of CO2 per day, and further must demonstrate to a team of judges the ability of their solution to economically scale to gigaton levels. The objective of this XPRIZE is to inspire and help scale efficient solutions to collectively achieve the 10 gigaton per year carbon removal target by 2050, to help fight climate change and restore the Earth's carbon balance.
The full competition guidelines will be announced on April 22, 2021, which is also Earth Day. On that same day team registration will begin. The competition will last for four years through Earth Day 2025.
Interested Teams and individuals are encouraged to collaborate and share skills. A team may recruit additional experts and can add new members to their team at any time throughout the competition. Teams may also merge with other teams during the competition. Teams must notify XPRIZE of a merger before it takes place. In the case of mergers, teams must register under one legal entity and assign one team leader.
Teams can submit entries across natural, engineer and hybrid solutions. Judges in the competition will evaluate the teams based upon four basic criteria:
A working carbon removal prototype that can be rigorously validated capable of removing at least 1 ton per day.
The team's ability to demonstrate to the judges that their solution can economically scale to the gigaton level.
The main metric for this competition is fully considered cost per ton, inclusive of whatever considerations are necessary for environmental benefit, permanence, any value-added products; and
The final criteria is the length of time that the removed carbon is locked up for. A minimum goal of 100 years is desired.
XPRIZE will award up to $5M to student teams in the Fall of 2021. These awards may fund participation in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal, as well as the development of key supportive technologies. Student teams will need to make a compelling case to the judges that they will be competitive applicants in the overall competition. Student teams will be required to meet all demonstration requirements outlined in the main competition guidelines.
The $100M in prize purses will be distributed in the following manner:
After 18 months, at the discretion of the competition judges, the 15 top teams selected will receive $1 million each. Milestone Awards will kickstart team fundraising for their operating budgets to achieve the full-scale demonstrations required to win the prize.
In the same timeframe, a total of twenty-five $200,000 student scholarships will be distributed to student teams competing.
The remaining $80M in Purses will be distributed as follows:
Grand prize Winner (First Place): $50M
Second Place: $20M
Third Place: $10M
Please note that research activities carried out in the context of COVID-19 need to adhere to the University of Guelph COVID-19 research principles, policies, guidelines and processes as they may be updated from time to time and communicated on the Office of Research Web-Page.
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The European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS), as the European representation of medical specialists, encourages the use of a European board examination in neurology. The exam aims to test knowledge, problem-solving, presentation abilities, and handling knowledge and aspects of ethics and public health. These European board examinations are developing well and are replacing national examinations in several disciplines and countries. The European Board of Neurology (EBN) held its Eighth European Board Examination jointly with the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The UEMS/EBN/EAN board exam in neurology took place May 27, 2016, at the EAN Congress. Seventy-two candidates from several European and non-European countries participated. The exam comprised multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in open- and closed-book fashion and was followed by a presentation of a short essay on a neurology, public health, or ethics topic and a critical appraisal of a neurological topic (CAT). The language of the examination was English.
The faculty for the board examination in neurology gathers for the UEMS/EBN/EAN board exam.
Although the largest part of the examination was the MCQs (80 percent), the oral interviews for the short essays and CAT allowed more personal contact with the candidates.
The examiners took great care to listen, evaluate, and appraise the short essays and critical appraisals (right). These exam items were prepared in advance, and interesting topics relating to current problems, therapies, and procedures in neurology were discussed. Teaching materials, such as ebrain, EFNS/EAN guidelines, and textbooks were suggested for preparation.
The examiners and faculty were involved in the prior preparation of the presentations. As they were from many regions of Europe and North Africa, several authentic languages were represented, to help in addressing communication issues during the presentation.
The successful candidates and faculty join together for a final photo after the examination.
The number of participants is steadily increasing, and also the number of non-European candidates is rising, which makes the UEMS/EAN board examination an attractive examination.
The next UEMS/EAN board examination will be in June 2017 during the EAN meeting in Amsterdam. The date is not fixed, but visit the UEMS/EBN website for technical details and announcements.
The WFN was invited to observe, and, as WFN secretary general, I took the opportunity to observe and make this report.


Introducing the Egg, Broccoli, Potato Skillet Recipe. Yes, it tastes as good as it looks. Have you ever wanted to get your kids to eat more healthy vegetables? Have you been craving eggs prepared in a new way? Do you need to cook for a crowd? Do you have a New Year's Resolution to get more protein and produce into your diet? This Egg, Broccoli, and Potato Skillet recipe came about in part as an answer to all of those questions. I love baked egg casseroles but don't like how much butter and cheese is normally included in the recipes. I also like including as many fresh fruits and vegetables as I can for my own health as well as the health of my family.
We currently get a lot of our produce from a local organic farm. Each box contains vegetables and fruits that are in season. I love knowing where my food comes from, supporting the farmer, and eating locally. If not from my own garden, this is the next best thing. We received a shipment from the farm with spinach and broccoli, among other things (winter crops here in sunny California). I also had some red potatoes and white onion on hand that I wanted to use.
As I mulled about what I could make, I came up with this recipe and it turned out better than I had imagined! First of all, I decided to scrub and then boil the red potatoes until they were cooked. I sliced them, leaving the skins on (I like the skins and they add extra nutrients and fiber), and laid them in a single layer on the bottom of a cast iron skillet (which is GREAT for baking in the oven!). I chopped up the broccoli, diced the onion and sauteed them on high for a few minutes until tender crisp.
Combining those ingredients with some seasonings (see recipe below) and freshly harvested eggs from our chickens (yes we have chickens!!! I will save that post for another day:)), I poured everything into the skillet, and 30 minutes later a piping hot breakfast was ready to go. My weight training son was so happy to have this much protein. There were no leftovers!
Eggs combined with broccoli, red potatoes, onion, spinach, and bacon, baked to perfection!
Coat cast iron skillet with oil or cooking spray.
Place cooked, sliced red potatoes in a single layer on the bottom of the cast iron skillet.
In a separate pan, sautee the broccoli, onion, and spinach in a little bit of olive oil for a few minutes until the broccoli is tender crisp.
Place vegetables into the cast iron skillet on top of the sliced red potatoes.
If you have cooked bacon, sprinkle it on top of the vegetable mixture.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. Add the salt and pepper a whisk a few more times.
Pour egg mixture on top of vegetables in the cast iron skillet and sprinkle a small handful of shredded cheese on top.
Place in pre-heated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until eggs have completely set.
Mmmm… Looks really good. Love the photos!


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Huawei's CEO says he is so busy patching up the firm's bullet wounds that he may not have time to take a call from Trump
President Trump (left) and Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei.
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Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei said he may be too busy fixing up Huawei to take a call from President Trump, should he ring.
Ren made the remarks during a wide-ranging discussion with foreign reporters last week. The Financial Times reported that Ren addressed allegations that the firm spies on behalf of China, and discussed how the firm had been impacted by being placed on a US trade blacklist.
But Trump subsequently and confusingly announced that he was relaxing the trade ban placed on Huawei, and would allow US firms to sell to the Chinese firm.
Ren has said the ban doesn't impact on what Huawei is doing either way.
Huawei founder and CEO Ren Zhengfei says he's so occupied patching up the company he might not have time to take a call from Trump, should the president give him a ring.
Ren made the comments during an 80-minute discussion with foreign reporters at Huawei's Shenzen headquarters last week. According to the Financial Times, he was highly evasive about whether he would take a call from the president.
Ren said that President Trump was no doubt "very busy," and and added that he doesn't speak English. The CEO added that interpreters "don't know much about politics, while I specialise in electronics." And he said Trump is "somebody and I am nobody really."
Finally, Ren added: "I am busy patching up holes [in Huawei's business] and may not have time to talk."
In the wide-ranging discussion, Ren spoke about his embattled firm and compared it to an old photograph of a WWII Soviet warplane that has come under heavy fire, yet is still airborne. "I felt that it was quite like us. We are riddled with bullets from the US," he said.
Huawei has been a focal point in the US-China trade war, with the firm effectively banned from American's next-generation 5G networks. The Trump administration also placed Huawei on a trade blacklist in May, meaning that US firms can't sell to the Chinese company without a licence.
There is some confusion as to where the firm stands now.
At the G20 summit in Japan this weekend, Trump announced he was relaxing the ban on US sales to Huawei. Confusingly, he wouldn't confirm that Huawei was officially off the blacklist, saying only: "We're allowing them [US firms] to sell."
Read more: The Trump administration was roasted for loosening the leash on Huawei and is now scrambling to justify its tactics
According to an internal email seen by Reuters, the Commerce Department has been told to still treat the company as blacklisted.
In an additional statement to the Financial Times, Ren welcomed the apparent relaxation of the ban.
"President Trump's statements are good for American companies," he wrote. "Huawei is also willing to continue to buy products from American companies. But we don't see much impact on what we are currently doing. We will still focus on doing our own job right."
Ren has previously said he would "ignore" a call from Trump.
"Even if the US wants to buy our products in the future, I may not sell to them. There's no need for negotiation. I will ignore Trump, then with whom can he negotiate? If he calls me, I may not answer," Ren told Bloomberg in May.
SEE ALSO: Last year Trump crushed Chinese tech company ZTE in days. It looks like Huawei's next.
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Is the NFL Season Bubble-ing Over?
Are you ready for some fooooootbaaaaaallll? Different football that is! This 2020 movie keeps on rolling and the upcoming NFL season doesn't lack suspense. When will players report to camp? What will camp look like? Where will Cam Newton land? Will Colin Kaepernick sign with a team? This will be one of, if not the most anticipated football seasons ever because of the unknowns. Not to mention HBO has recently announced their acclaimed show Hard Knocks will feature both LA teams, Rams and Chargers.
We can't talk about the upcoming football season without mentioning sports' nemesis: COVID-19. That's why we're at this point. March 12th, 2020 the day sports stopped. The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci has indicated the NFL should take the bubble approach or not have a season at all, according to an MSNBC article.
Bubble-ing Over: NFL Season at Risk?
Is the Bubble Viable
The NBA and NHL have already set COVID-19 parameters for the bubble when those respective leagues return to action. With the number of personnel and players for each of the teams, it's doable. Look at an NBA team, for example. There are only 15 players on a roster for which only 13 are active. Along with coaches and trainers, you're dealing with about 25 or so people per team. Not to mention the facility staff. Other than the players on the court, social distancing in this environment is challenging but can be done. Even with the measures that the NBA has taken, nobody can say that it will prevent the players from contracting coronavirus.
Looking at the juggernaut that is the NFL, there would need to be one big bubble! Just one team consists of more than two NBA teams combined. There are 90 players alone that report to training camp, which is cut down to 53 by the start of the season. Social distancing? There's no way this is possible in the sport of football. Sure, the NFL has already suspended combined team practices. You still have over 100 people on the field together.
What about when the season starts? When the NBA restarts on July 31st all the games will be played in the Walt Disney dome in Orlando, FL. It's hard to envision one central location for the NFL season. I'm sure most people are asking how is this viable? Even the Hall of Fame Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Dallas Cowboys has been canceled. Though it was the Hall of Fame's decision to do so, it could be foreshadowing of what's to come. Being the billion-dollar industry the shield is, commissioner Roger Goodell and the NFL will find a way to pull it off.
How Will the Players React
Even though these are superior athletes, concerns still high for their health and well being. Not only for them but their families as well. Three coaches for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have contracted COVID-19. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott tested positive for the virus last week and has recently voiced his concerns. New Orleans Saints safety Malcolm Jenkins also made a statement indicating football is non-essential and shouldn't go on if it's not safe. The league will surely develop a protocol to ensure to keep players, staff, and fans alike as safe as possible but will it be enough.
There's always the unknown and human nature. There will be parameters and set rules in place but players will push boundaries. Like the old saying goes, "rules are meant to be broken." Per Kevin Seifert of ESPN, the NFL has already announced plans to start on time next month. It's like being in the Forex market trading but instead of trading currencies, it's people. The reward is greater than the risk, we'll training camp is around the corner, we'll see if the NFL will "take profit" or "stop loss."
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Soutpansberg Astronomy visited the Letaba Expo in Tzaneen to celebrate National Science Week 2012.
"Loads of handout material to be had (courtesy of SAASTA, SAAO and SAC), with views of our closest star during the day and stargazing on the big screen in the evening," writes Kos Coronaios. Kos was ably assisted by his son James.


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NAFCU's widely-read NAFCU Today is credit union leaders' go-to source for the latest on issues impacting the credit union industry. For those short on time, here's a roundup of this week's top need-to-know updates and resources.
FHFA increases conforming loan limits for 2022
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Tuesday announced increases to the conforming loan limits for 2022 in light of a 'historic' rise in prices. Acting Director Sandra Thompson noted the FHFA "is actively evaluating the relationship between house price growth and conforming loan limits, particularly as they relate to creating affordable and sustainable homeownership opportunities across all communities."
In addition, the FHFA Tuesday released a report that revealed house prices rose 18.5 percent across the country over the past year and house prices were up 4.2 percent in the second quarter of 2021 alone. View the full report.
Upstart to team up with CUs on small-dollar loans
Fintech company Upstart plans to work with credit unions and banks to offer small-dollar consumer loans at annual percentage rates below 36%. This product will help supply credit to consumers who need emergency cash at a much lower interest rate. Upstart, which went public last year, already works with credit unions and banks to offer auto loans and personal loans of at least $1,000.
Of note, Upstart is a NAFCU Services Preferred Partner, having worked with NAFCU Services on combining resources between fintechs and CUs as the industry rapidly changes overtime.
TikTok adds new tipping feature powered by Stripe
Video-sharing app TikTok has added a service from Stripe, a financial services and software as a service company, that allows viewers to directly pay content creators on the platform. TikTok's new 'Creator Next' program includes a Tips feature, which allows creators to collect and manage earnings via a payment portal tool and dashboard. Stripe, which allows business owners to accept payments from credit and debit cards and processes those payments, has signed similar deals with companies that allow consumers to directly pay creators, including Clubhouse, Medium, Nifty, Patreon, and more.
NCUA issues alert on CFPB's 2022 TILA threshold adjustments
NCUA Chairman Todd Harper in a new regulatory alert sent to credit unions noted the CFPB's recent Truth in Lending Act (TILA) Regulation Z annual threshold adjustments final rule in the Federal Register.
The CFPB is required to calculate the dollar amounts for several provisions in Regulation Z each year, including provisions in the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD Act), the Home Ownership and Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), and Dodd-Frank Act. The NCUA notes that the adjusted thresholds will go into effect Jan. 1.
Crypto execs to face lawmakers next week
Some of the 'biggest names in cryptocurrency' are set to testify before the House Financial Services Committee next Wednesday. The hearing, which will examine the challenges of financial innovation, will feature executives from Coinbase, Circle, Bitfury, and more. Of note, Bitfury CEO Brian Brooks, who is expected to testify, previously served as acting Comptroller of the Currency under President Donald Trump.
The hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern and will be livestreamed via the committee's website.


The Grossmont Healthcare District (GHD) awarded $94,500 in scholarships to 42 high school seniors who have expressed interest in a career as a healthcare professional.
The scholarships were presented at the GHD board meeting on Friday, March 15. The students from 21 local high schools in the East Region were selected by school administrators for their academic excellence, outstanding citizenship and a desire to serve in the healthcare field. Students from each high school will receive up to $3,000 at the end of their first successfully-completed semester of college.
The students include (name of their high school follows the students' names in parenthesis): Lauren Mansy, Zoe Nordling (Christian); Ashley Delara, Punalei Mendoza (Diego Valley East Charter); Farah Haleem, Fadi Al Banaa (El Cajon Valley); Devin Volden, Isabel Smith (El Capitan); Holly Martin, Nicole Madden (Foothills Christian); Sydney Jones, Maddison Hall (Granite Hills); Kimberly Sokolnicki, Helen Yaqouna (Grossmont); Farah Farouq, Angelina Jajo (Grossmont Middle College); Jocelyn Wilmore, Vyvy Au (Helix Charter); Alexa Flores, Alexa (Lex) Tellez Cabrera (IDEA Center High); Teagan Hill, Maryam Benyamin (Innovation High); Bridget Braden, Isabelle Coppersmith (Liberty Charter); Eric Matthew Ramos, Mariah Ortiz (Monte Vista); Thao Do, Suleman Mahabat (Mount Miguel); Manuel Mercado, Jennifer Regalado Lara (Mountain Empire); Sophie Green, Chris Isip (Patrick Henry); Scarlett Steele, Cadeyn Quitevis (River Valley Charter); Queena Rattanavong, Jessica Cooper (Santana); Wesam Kanim, Cade Kanzius (Steele Canyon Charter); Karen Ibrahim, Anyar Victor (Valhalla); Lizbeth Hoffman, Victoria Carrico (West Hills).
GHD has recognized local high school students interested in a healthcare career with scholarship grants since 1999. Over the years, hundreds of local high school students have received individual scholarships totaling more than $1 million.
For more information on scholarship programs offered by the Grossmont Healthcare District, visit our Scholarship Programs page.


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By Parks McCants G+ Oct 11 2017 - 8:25pm
Lexus GX 460 SUV presents rare V8 powered mega SUV drive and ride experience
As V8 engine power becomes as rare as full benefit long-term high paying jobs, Lexus holds out for yet another year with the 3-row body on frame Lexus GX 460, a rare V8 powered mega SUV drive and ride experience. Is there a place for this well-refined beast on the streets of America?
There's simply something unique about a V8 powered SUV that can't be replaced with a turbocharged low displacement engine regardless of horsepower and torque. Lexus GX just happens to be one of the finest full-size SUVs running the road today, albeit widely panned by the press.
Spending a week in the driver's seat of the big, in your face, Lexus GX 460 SUV, was a treat for this gearhead. Although I've long embraced the evolving world of auto-electric-hybridization, like many North Americans, I learned to drive behind the wheel of a rather large, obnoxious, gas guzzling, and not so safe, V8 powered station wagon.
While Lexus GX, in my case, a very low mileage 2017 model, is a far cry from the station wagons and vans of last century, it is very large, V8 powered, and as road comfortable as your favorite easy chair on hydraulically dampened, air suspended, Teflon rollers. Wish to go hybrid, check out this Toyota 3 row.
Putting Lexus GX 460 into perspective takes some thought
For me, an automotive journalist that primarily covers the ever-evolving world of auto-electrification, to step back into the day of mid-displacement V8 gasoline powered, 6-speed automatic torque transferred rear-wheel drive, is somewhat of a guilty pleasure. Toyota's luxury division Lexus does produce several premium hybrid crossovers, GX 460 is not one of them.
In effect, much like the Toyota Tundra, or in the case of a full-size SUV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Suburban, etc, Lexus GX 460 utilizes a truck on frame auto-architecture, albeit Lexus refined to a fault -- I'll get back to that in a moment. Apparently, there is a place for this very substantial V8 powered fashion statement on the road today, perhaps in Dubai, or Houston Texas -- you don't find many used examples sitting around.
Lexus GX 460 loves the nightlife
Yes, I know: The tech-rich, leather-wrapped, wood detailed, premium sound Lexus GX 460 is specified to haul your 6500 lb boat, toy hauler, or Airstream Bambi, with ease of maneuverability and mild off-road capability -- so will my Chevy pickup truck. In truth Lexus GX 460 is a statement: 'I've made it, I go big, and fuel efficiency is secondary to my own wants and needs; besides, I feel safe when driving behind the wheel of a semi-truck sized SUV!'
For me, a rather conservative fuel miser, I found myself attempting to justify the $70,000 + MSRP for a premium SUV locked in a time warp. Lexus could absolutely build a luxury, electrified, high torque output, full size, 3-row SUV, they chose not to, for reasons known only to the powers to be. However, GX sales are up in 2017, with an increase of 47.1% for September, in comparison to September 2016.
It would appear that the V8 powered SUV is not dead in the U.S... Much like your uncle Ned when dressing to the nines for a night on the town, Lexus GX 460 looks awesome cruising the town. With well-placed safety and interior accent lighting in full play, our test rides' black leather on dark blue tight weave carpet transported 6 adults in Limo-like comfort and safety.
Near blackout side, windows framed the cityscape as concert quality music filtered through the 3-zone climate controlled, cushy interior confines. The hush of the smoothest running cylinder managed V8 engine in the industry easily motivated this surprisingly nimble 3-row through the busy traffic streets of Los Angeles -- as our 3-drive mode 6-speed automatic transmission transferred torque seamlessly through a rather good full-time all-wheel-drive suspension, softened by rear air, and active dampening. Sure, Lexus GX can venture off-road, but she's a bit heavy, and deserves more than dirty! Volvo has a heavy hitting premium hybrid 3 row SUV, it's pricey.
Actually, Lexus GX SUV is a bit more fuel efficient than anticipated
Here's the thing, getting back to those old-school V8 vans, station wagons, and SUVs.. In was not uncommon last century for the average V8 or V6 powered car or light truck to average 12 to 14 MPG.. While not a gas miser by any stretch, during our week in the seat, driving under variable weather and road conditions, Lexus GX in it's full optioned V8 glory, averaged 16.9 MPG, with a true 22 MPG realized in freeway driving at speeds averaging 75 MPH. That is astonishingly good fuel efficiency for a no holds barred, in your face, full size luxury 3-row SUV.
What I like about Lexus GX, what I'd change
Visually, Lexus GX is impressive. Albeit a bit boxy by today's wind tunnel tested design standards, Lexus engineering and design does a commendable job of presenting a rather well-balanced body design while preserving the Lexus luxury mark. The headlight and taillight design are impressive, the grill design is bold but not obnoxious, As to the interior, here we're a bit dated -- a bit too 'squared off' by today's design standards. While everything works well within its premium, brushed metal, and wood-detailed framework, it's time to lose some of the "box."
I find the one-panel moonroof to be a bit antiquated, the second-row seating to be a bit understated in overall size and girth, although it is comfortable. In a world of drop down segmented high-resolution screen rear row entertainment, Lexus opts for a rather small, yet good, seat back mounted viewing monitor. At $70,000+, I'm looking for a bit more theater here.
A little more horsepower and torque please: Unfortunately, at times, Lexus GX 'feels' a bit heavy in acceleration and handling. While the 4.6L V8 is capable, it's been detuned in a quest for greater fuel efficiency. In its present form, this rather good 32 valve V8 produces a rather meek 301 horsepower, and 329 lb-ft torque. Because it's not turbocharged, maximum torque comes on at 3500 RPM, great for passing, but how about the rest of the time? I'll forgive Lexus GX for being a bit understated off the traffic light. After all, luxury performance has many measures, and Lexus GX impresses at most turns.
I recommend a Lexus GX test drive to those discriminating few looking for the ultimate soft-touch full-size 3-row SUV. When compared to the competition, Lexus GX presents a design language unique unto itself. Lexus fans need to look no further.
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Doug McNeil wrote on December 23, 2017 - 11:15pm Permalink
I own a 2017 RX, but would to get a Lexus to replace my Armada for towing. That said I feel the GX is a dinosaur in the SUV market and hope Lexus comes out a new GX model and platform that still has a V8 but not BOF platform. Also something with a little width so it doesn't look like a 4Runner in a tux would be great. Here is to hoping!!
Rachel wrote on October 27, 2018 - 7:59pm Permalink
Sorry this comment is on a year old post, but I just saw it....as I just bought a '17 GX 460. As a loyal 4Runner owner for the last 15 years, I couldn't love this '4Runner in a Tux' more! I know your comment was meant to be disparaging...but I took it as a complement. Believe it or not, there are still those of us who love an 'old school' body-on-frame design. We don't WANT a car-like ride (I keep my suspension in sport at all times) like unibody crossovers have. We want a true 4-wheel drive system with locking differentials and a 4-wheel low gear for the times we get stuck in the mud or snow. What?!? Getting my Lexus stuck in the mud? How unrefined of me! I must've made a wrong turn. Mayday! Mayday! Uh no. There are those of us outdoor-lovers (albeit not many) that want to go off-road and/or in deep snow, but still enjoy some fancy features and a bangin' sound system. The KDSS, CRAWL, full-time 4WD, and X-Reas suspension are all features on different 4Runners, but you can't get them all on 1 single model like you can with the GX. The GX certainly isn't for everyone, but it's definitely for me. And if I ever change my mind, I know that there's always a plethora of nice rounded unibody crossovers to choose from.
Lala wrote on March 13, 2019 - 9:47pm Permalink
As a Land cruiser owner for 17 years, I took a chance on the GX 460. I'm loving the ride and a bit better gas mileage. Can't wait to take her off road. Didn't think I could love a vehicle more than my Cruiser, which I still have, but so far very impressed with the 2017 Lexus GX460!
HJ wrote on May 12, 2018 - 5:01pm Permalink
Lexus... don't ruin the GX in years ahead... model has a strong following.. some just don't understand.
Parks McCants wrote on May 13, 2018 - 3:37pm Permalink
Welcome HJ. What changes would you like to see for GX in the near future?
Dups wrote on July 27, 2018 - 2:01pm Permalink
The GX body on frame is a good thing. It is what makes a good truck/suv vs a wanna be show off suv that never makes it off road. Keep the V8 and potentially add a diesel version V6. I would love to see more boxy macho styling, not sharp edges like a birds beak. Leave the extra curves to copy cats like Hiyndays and Kias.
Rick wrote on November 9, 2018 - 1:57pm Permalink
I live my sport 2017 GX460 it did cost 70G with Tax but man it does drive great I not a fast driver I tend to cruz it work great for me and my family and yes I do live in HOuston Texas and there many of these out there over here!
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