Allen grew up in Firebaugh, Calif. (population 8,000), and upon graduation attended Reedley College (enrollment 12,000) in his home state. His only Football Bowl Subdivision offer came from Wyoming, the flagship school of the least-populated state in the nation. So, yes, the attention was unexpected even to Allen.
Wyoming coach Craig Bohl recruited Carson Wentz to North Dakota State. The comparisons to the No. 2 pick in 2015 with Allen are frequent: Wentz is 6-5, 237 pounds, the offensive system is nearly the same and both can keep plays going with their legs. Like Wentz, Bohl struck gold with a big-framed, small-town guy.
"I think we did our homework, but I think we also got a little lucky," Bohl said.
Last season, his first as the Cowboys' starter, Allen completed 209 of 373 passes (56 percent) for 3,203 yards with 28 touchdowns and 15 interceptions, adding 523 rushing yards and seven more touchdowns. Against Boise State in the Cowboys' win, he was 18-of-31 passing for 274 yards with three touchdowns and an interception, adding 53 rushing yards.
He was second-team All-Mountain West, Boise State's Brett Rypien was first-team. On Tuesday, Allen was named the conference's preseason offensive player of the year. Wyoming plays at Boise State on Oct. 21.
ESPN's Mel Kiper lists Allen as the No. 3 prospect in the 2018 draft and Bleacher Report's Matt Miller has him No. 1. ESPN's Adam Schefter said in April on the draft's last day "put it in the books" that Allen will be the top selection.
With all his physical tools, it's the intangibles that separate the great ones. Wyoming junior safety Andrew Wingard, the Mountain West preseason defensive player of the year, said Allen has that in spades.
It shouldn't surprise anyone that Allen sees the Packers' Aaron Rodgers as an inspiration. To opposing fans, some of their tight-window, on-the-run passes might be "lucky," but they also require more than a little skill.
Of course, Allen is not a perfect quarterback. His completion percentage ranked 89th in the FBS. According to Pro Football Focus, 72 percent of his passing yards came through the air, most in the nation. That means his receivers did little work after catching the ball. Wyoming's pro system includes very few screens or passes to running backs. But that might change a bit.
Rypien said Allen deserves the accolades and the preseason honor, despite being the postseason first-team quarterback himself the last two seasons. They decided to hang out while in Las Vegas and check out some of the casinos Tuesday night.
In his own division, Allen also has Colorado State's Nick Stevens, who was perhaps the conference's best passer late in the season. Utah State returns starter Kent Myers, while Air Force and New Mexico have Arion Worthman and Lamar Jordan, who went a combined 13-1.


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"The Young and the Restless" spoilers for Tuesday, February 14th, reveal an episode of L-O-V-E-love in Genoa City. Of course, that comes with hard work, slaps, and shocks. This is your fave CBS sudser after all!
After a slow and steady courtship, Nick (Joshua Morrow) and Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) take things to a whole new level, on Valentine's Day, appropriately. You'll love Chelsea's red dress/red lipstick look. Apparently, so does Nick. After Chelsea helps Nick out bartending at The Underground on the most romantic day of the year, they unwind in a very special way. The two share a smooch!
The happy couple we all know as Lane, Lily (Christel Khalil) and Cane (Daniel Goddard), are out celebrating their anniversary tomorrow. The soulful looks and happy remembrances go to a stunning place however. You're going to want to tune in to see this! Given how up and down things have been since Cane went into business with some wacky GC pals and Lily then joined in the fun as brand ambassador, it's sure not to be a dull moment.
Oh, these two! They've always loved the sparring/making up thing. It totally turns them on. Tomorrow Colin (Tristan Rogers) turns on the Valentine's charm. And he can charm the ladies, for sure. Of course, these two love to fight as much as romance as their version of foreplay.
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Levi Hummon is one of the rare country artists on the scene that was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. With the release of his six-song EP Patient, fans are finally getting to experience the first moments of Hummon's own career.
His father Marcus Hummon is a GRAMMY award-winning, singer/songwriter and his mother is CNN "Hero of the Year" recipient Reverend Becca Stevens. Levi got to experience firsthand growing up how to dream big and make his dreams happen. One time, his father brought over an artist to write some music - that artist was Jessica Simpson. Levi says she was super down-to-earth and he got to bring all of his friends over to meet her.
Marcus isn't the only songwriter in his family now though, Levi co-wrote all of the songs on his new EP. He shared that the title track "Patient" was a title he wanted to write forever, and it ended up becoming a song about a girl. Recently, Levi got to play the Grand Ole Opry, a coveted ticket for new artists. While there, he met Tim McGraw and Tom Hanks and got to take an epic picture with them.
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The Unloved, Part 85: By the Sea
Scout Tafoya January 01, 2021
As everything in the film industry is being scrutinized by scared studios or changed to accommodate a fundamentally changed public, a few things are still being addressed at a snail's pace. Sexism, for one, still hasn't really been addressed. If women were allowed more to tell their stories their way, a movie like "By The Sea" wouldn't feel so rare and refreshing.
Laughed off the screen by too many people, Angelina Jolie's movie was uncomfortably honest about what it feels like to live as a supposedly beloved person and still feel alone. It was treated like an indulgence, a vanity project, like the work of women often is. (The wealth of a female director is frequently called out by writers because the clothes and jewelry are more carefully chosen. Your average review doesn't mention the relative lucor of, for instance, the male directors of James Bond movies who commit the same crime). I loved the unruliness of "By The Sea" from the minute I saw it and it haunts me still all these years later.
For more video essays in Scout Tafoya's The Unloved series, click here.
Scout Tafoya is a critic and filmmaker who writes for and edits the arts blog Apocalypse Now and directs both feature length and short films.


You'll be holly, jolly in no time with these festive, only-in-Austin activities! From ice skating to holiday record shopping, add these ideas to your checklist of things to do in Austin this holiday season.
Ice Skating at Omni Barton Creek Resort.
1. See the Lights: Kick off the holiday season by heading over to Austin's favorite holiday destination, the Trail of Lights at Zilker Park, throughout December. There you can stroll over a mile of lights, fun, food and entertainment. Marvel at the neighborhood holiday displays on 37th Street or head to Allandale's 12 Days of Christmas off Shoal Creek.
2. Ice Skate and Sip Hot Chocolate: Lace up those skates and take a spin at Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa's Holiday Lights & Ice, an annual tradition featuring a 3,800-square-foot ice rink, more than 200,000 twinkling lights and delicious seasonal treats. Or enjoy the season at the Plaza at Whole Foods Market, where ice skating, music and hot cocoa come together for a joyous celebration.
3. Watch Holiday Cinema Classics: What would the holidays be without all those memorable classic films? To celebrate the season, Alamo Drafthouse presents its annual holiday series of must-see cinematic hits, playing through the month of December. This year, the lineup includes films such as "Elf," "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation," "A Christmas Story" and "Love Actually."
4. Warm Up with Tea Service: Spend a leisurely afternoon enjoying high tea-the perfect excuse to lounge and unwind. Make a reservation at The Driskill for Victorian Holiday Tea, which includes a selection of two teas, a glass of sparkling wine and a spread of fresh pastries, finger sandwiches and miniature desserts. Another option is Teddy Bear Teas at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, an annual event featuring tea service, caroling and a fireside reading by Santa. Teddy Bears will be donated to Dell Children's Hospital.
5. Stock Up on Holiday Records: Get in the holiday spirit by playing some of the best Christmas songs of all time-on vinyl or CD-after stocking up at one of Austin's iconic record stores. Spend a couple hours browsing the A-to-Z filing system at Waterloo Records, peruse the eclectic collection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs and more at End of An Ear, or score some vintage classics at the all-vinyl record store Breakaway Records.
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CSK Predicted XI vs MI: How Will Chennai Replace Ravindra Jadeja?
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 59 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Wednesday. Chennai are currently ninth in the IPL 2022 Points Table with eight points from 11 games, including four wins and seven defeats. The last time both sides met was on Match 33 when CSK came out on top with a three-wicket victory. What will be key for Chennai is how they replace Ravindra Jadeja, who has been ruled out of the tournament due to an injury.
Here's CSK's predicted XI vs MI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad: The opener has finally found his form for Chennai this season and played an important knock of 41 runs off 33 balls in his side's previous game to follow up on his 99 from a few matches back.
Devon Conway: Devon Conway has been in fantastic form for Chennai and hammered 87 runs off 49 balls against Delhi. He will be aiming to build on his momentum, coming into the match with three back-to-back fifties to his name.
Shivam Dube: The all-rounder has become a crucial cog in Chennai's setup and is expected to impress vs MI.
Ambati Rayudu: Ambati Rayudu was dismissed cheaply against Delhi, registering only five runs off six balls. The batter will be hoping to improve on his previous outing.
MS Dhoni: The CSK skipper has been reliable with the bat for Chennai this year and has performed well in the middle. His return to captaincy has been the primary reason for CSK's return to form.
Moeen Ali: The all-rounder hasn't been consistent in IPL 2022. He will be aiming to find some form.
Robin Uthappa: The veteran was dismissed for a golden duck in the previous game. He hasn't been able to maintain the consistency from his earlier performances this season.
Dwayne Bravo: Dwayne Bravo took two wickets in CSK's previous fixture, conceding only 24 runs in 2.4 overs.
Simarjeet Singh: Simarjeet Singh is expected to keep his place in the playing XI and will be eyeing for consistency.
Maheesh Theekshana: The Sri Lankan took one wicket in four overs against Delhi and conceded 29 runs.
Mukesh Choudhary: The pacer was in blistering form the last time both these sides met and he also bagged two wickets against Delhi.
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The Film Gang Review: The Power of the Dog
Posted by Maureen O'Connell | Mar 4, 2022 | All Talk, Arts, Arts & Culture, Program, The Film Gang | 0
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It has been 12 years since writer-director Jane Campion's last film. Now, Campion returns with a feminist vengeance, with the Power of the Dog. The first female director nominated for the Academy Award, for The Piano in '94, we can all be grateful Campion shelved plans for retirement when she read the reissue of this Thomas Savage regional novel.
Composer Jonny Greenwood's haunting banjo score begins. It is Montana. 1925. A boy, in voiceover, tells us: "When my father passed, I wanted nothing more than my mother's happiness. For what kind of man would I be if I did not help my mother? If I did not save her?"
Then, glimpsed as he strides across a ranch yard, we meet the cruel, poisonously macho Phil Burbank, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, in a performance that will eventually steal every inch of the screen and more. He and his brother George have been given the spread by their unloving parents. Jesse Plemons subsumes all ego to deliver the meek character George. And while Phil may have graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Yale, his every abrasive move is calculated to negate that. We are primed to wonder: what goes on here?
On a cattle drive, the brothers encounter the widow, Rose (played by Kirsten Dunst in a tortured, transformative role) and her odd, affectless but artistic and autodidactic teenage son Peter. This is Kodi Smit-McPhee, marvelous in the movie Let Me In, in a performance here that reaches for Cumberbatch territory! Rose and George find comfort in each other, but once living at the ranch, with Phil's gaslighting, and Rose unravelling, what happens echoes the title's reference to Psalm 22, a cry to be saved from the torments of the enemy, with the pleading:" Deliver my soul from the sword, my darling from the power of the dog".
The brilliance of this film is an exquisitely defined revelation, no less important than Peter's earlier questions. A scene with Cumberbatch and a monogrammed neckerchief may be the most erotic thing ever filmed, while providing a backstory without words. This fable is about primal injury, how the first cut is the deepest, and the deconstruction of a rugged western cultural myth. Your eye is drawn to undulating hills, a dirty finger probing the pink center of a paper flower, the plaiting and weaving of pliable leather. Campion and her cinematographer Ari Wegner are women who know how to juxtapose the harsh mise-en-scéne with the sensual detail, to give us clues so subliminally delivered as to be subversive.
When do we know where this Greek tragedy is heading? It depends upon when your subconscious grabs the reins. And perhaps how readily one can accept a terrible vengeance as a longed-for deliverance.
I refer you to the Psalm.
For KSQD's Film Gang, this is Maureen O'Connell
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Cernay-la-Ville és un municipi francès, situat al departament d'Yvelines i a la regió de . L'any 2007 tenia 1.641 habitants.

Forma part del cantó de Rambouillet, del districte de Rambouillet i de la Comunitat d'aglomeració Rambouillet Territoires.

Demografia

Població
El 2007 la població de fet de Cernay-la-Ville era de 1.641 persones. Hi havia 608 famílies, de les quals 124 eren unipersonals (44 homes vivint sols i 80 dones vivint soles), 200 parelles sense fills, 244 parelles amb fills i 40 famílies monoparentals amb fills.

La població ha evolucionat segons el següent gràfic:

Habitants censats

Habitatges
El 2007 hi havia 665 habitatges, 617 eren l'habitatge principal de la família, 26 eren segones residències i 22 estaven desocupats. 594 eren cases i 63 eren apartaments. Dels 617 habitatges principals, 527 estaven ocupats pels seus propietaris, 71 estaven llogats i ocupats pels llogaters i 19 estaven cedits a títol gratuït; 11 tenien una cambra, 32 en tenien dues, 44 en tenien tres, 106 en tenien quatre i 424 en tenien cinc o més. 523 habitatges disposaven pel capbaix d'una plaça de pàrquing. A 198 habitatges hi havia un automòbil i a 387 n'hi havia dos o més.

Piràmide de població
La piràmide de població per edats i sexe el 2009 era:

Economia
El 2007 la població en edat de treballar era de 1.101 persones, 787 eren actives i 314 eren inactives. De les 787 persones actives 751 estaven ocupades (408 homes i 343 dones) i 36 estaven aturades (11 homes i 25 dones). De les 314 persones inactives 116 estaven jubilades, 110 estaven estudiant i 88 estaven classificades com a «altres inactius».

Ingressos
El 2009 a Cernay-la-Ville hi havia 623 unitats fiscals que integraven 1.669 persones, la mediana anual d'ingressos fiscals per persona era de 33.168 €.

Activitats econòmiques
Dels 72 establiments que hi havia el 2007, 1 era d'una empresa extractiva, 1 d'una empresa alimentària, 1 d'una empresa de fabricació d'altres productes industrials, 8 d'empreses de construcció, 14 d'empreses de comerç i reparació d'automòbils, 2 d'empreses de transport, 7 d'empreses d'hostatgeria i restauració, 3 d'empreses d'informació i comunicació, 1 d'una empresa financera, 6 d'empreses immobiliàries, 14 d'empreses de serveis, 9 d'entitats de l'administració pública i 5 d'empreses classificades com a «altres activitats de serveis».

Dels 18 establiments de servei als particulars que hi havia el 2009, 1 era una oficina de correu, 2 tallers de reparació d'automòbils i de material agrícola, 2 paletes, 2 fusteries, 2 lampisteries, 2 perruqueries, 5 restaurants i 2 agències immobiliàries.

Dels 5 establiments comercials que hi havia el 2009, 1 era una botiga de més de 120 m², 1 una botiga de menys de 120 m², 1 una fleca, 1 una peixateria i 1 una joieria.

L'any 2000 a Cernay-la-Ville hi havia 4 explotacions agrícoles.

Equipaments sanitaris i escolars
L'únic equipament sanitari que hi havia el 2009 era una farmàcia.

El 2009 hi havia 1 escola maternal i 1 escola elemental.

Poblacions més properes
El següent diagrama mostra les poblacions més properes.

Referències

 Résumé statistique Fitxa resum de dades estadístiques de Cernay-la-Ville a l'INSEE.
 Évolution et structure de la population Fitxa amb el detall de dades de Cernay-la-Ville a l'INSEE
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BOND: As you sit here and think about tomorrow, the next day, the next year, and so on, and think about the black condition, are you hopeful? Optimistic? Pessimistic?
WILKINS: Well, I am wiser than I was when I was young. And I understand the capitalistic system in ways that I didn't as a young person. And capitalism really doesn't have social conscience at the core of its – it's there inextricably responding to the laws of the market and economics. And it does social things as is useful. And the globalization of capitalism has taken away a big asset that we had in the '60s. That is, powerful local business entities that had stakes in local communities. You know, the Chrysler Corporation, which you used to be able to get to do things in Detroit, is now a German corporation, essentially. And they are all looking abroad so that it's much harder to get powerful local – and the people who run these corporations are not necessarily people who grew up in the community and have a stake in it, so it's much harder to persuade the local business leaders to become involved in making changes. And they're the people who can drive change more easily than other people. And they were, for a time, some of our best allies in the '60s.
On the other hand, I live in a country that is just so different than the one that I was born into in 1932. And it's better in so many ways. The number of black people who are born into misery is much smaller now than it was. We see how powerful the economy can be. So, I believe in struggle and I believe that struggle produces change. So I am optimistic that my seventeen-year-old child, who will be about the age I am now in the middle of the next century, will have participated in struggle and have participated in change that will make the country more just. However, the problems that I see – the ancillary but very real problems – are very difficult. Population. I mean, we have got twice as many people in this country now than when I was a kid. And we see crowding most vividly in automobile congestion on the highways. But the brownout in California, the water shortages, just pressure of population against resources is going to be very great. Globalization will continue with less and less loyalty to localities. And an economy that more and more favors quick and nimble intellects is going to be less and less caring about people who are stuck back in a pre-industrial age education. So, the problems are daunting.
But I guess the experience of my lifetime tells me that Douglass, Frederick Douglass, was right. That struggle is necessary. That struggle has to be real. That you have to really clash and upset things. But if you do that, and you do it persistently enough, and you do it intelligently enough, you can make change. And there is, in my judgment, a larger and larger cadre in this society of decent and caring white people. And even though the coalitions between blacks and Hispanics, particularly, are very difficult to make and sustain, the fact is, it's going to be much harder over the years to keep up the fantasy that this is a white country and that all benefits should naturally flow to white people. So I think we are moving toward a more just, multi-cultural society. I just hope that we don't leave that little cluster of poor black people behind in places where they can't be reached.
BOND: So we could end this by saying, "It's been nice to talk to Roger Wilkins, cautious optimist"?
WILKINS: That's fair. That's fair.
BOND: Thank you.
WILKINS: You are welcome.


Narrowing down your choices from the thousands of pest control companies out there can be rather complicated.
Unfortunately for you, not every business is created equally, meaning you'll have to go through the process of finding what matches your personal preferences.
This guide is designed to showcase everything you need to know about choosing the right company for your pest control needs.
Now, whether you choose to go with an entity that is local to your area or with a big chain. Local pest control companies will probably be less costly and may know about local pests and how to deal with them. For example, pests that would be taken care of by pest control Utah County, California services would be handled better by a company that is local to the area. All pest control companies offer services that come down to one thing – ridding your household or building from insects.
However, this doesn't mean that each company operates in the same fashion. By breaking down prospective companies by services rendered, prices, and the pest control approach, you'll have a better understanding of what fits your personal preference and budget.
Many pest control companies operate without being registered to apply pesticides by the Pesticide Regulatory Agency. As you already know, companies that offer services without being accredited is already a red flag on its own.
Always make sure that company you're about to hire has the appropriate licenses, certificates, insurance, and registration.
A variety of pest control companies utilize a service contract that involves ongoing treatment for a particular type of insect.
This makes sense for large-scaled businesses or warehouses that can be infested with cockroaches.
However, for homeowners, it isn't wise to perform routine pesticide applications unless there's a constant infestation or the applicator informs you that it's necessary.
Instead, periodic inspections should be included in the service contract, but no pesticide will be applied unless there are no other means to control the situation.
Additionally, you'll want to understand what types of services the pest control company can offer. For instance, do they use an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach or a traditional monthly spray contract? It never hurts to know the benefits of both.
Ask the prospective company what pesticides will be utilized, the active ingredients, and if they have any nasty side effects on pets, the environment, and people – there are "green" pest control companies out there too if you're into that.
You may also want to take a look at the legal requirements that specify what precautions to take after the pesticide application. Your preferred company should provide you with detailed information on all of the safety precautions for each pesticide that is used during the service.
The company that you want must be transparent and provide you with information on your current pest problem, what's going to be used to treat the problem, and why this application technique is being chosen.
Furthermore, if you're only dealing with a small infestation within your closet, for example, it shouldn't cost you the same amount that a full servicing would. This is why it's crucial that you understand the market value of prices – which can fluctuate depending on the state that you live in.
An ideal contract should include the length of the service offered, the type of treatment, the price, and a guarantee.
Speaking of which, having a guarantee on a contract will protect you from a multitude of problems. Be sure to check the contract for details – which may include possible exclusions. For instance, can you opt out of the contract without a penalty or if a possible dispute were to occur, is there any arbitration clause in place?
Hiring a reputable pest control company will take some time. However, it doesn't have to turn into a giant headache if you know what it is that you're looking for in an ideal company.
Take the appropriate amount of time to do research, and while you might want to emphasize a hasty approach, you could end up making an irrational decision when it's all said and done.
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Rosa Floweryvale洛施花舍 is the pioneer of high-end rose tea products in China. It is the first brand in China that focuses on baking high-quality rose tea. The company was formally incorporated in Hong Kong in September 2014. The cultivation area of Rosa Floweryvale's rose is Jinan's Yudai River basin in Pingyin, Shandong, where has been cultivated as a high-quality rose for more than 1,300 years. Every flower of Rosa Floweryvale is picked from the first flower of the plant, and it is picked before the sunrise. At this time, the nutrients of the flowers are the highest, and the value of health effect is best. In 2016, Rosa Floweryvale represented Chinese companies attending the Asian Economic Development Conference, and was awarded the "Asian Brand Knight Medal" with its strict quality standards.


Chinese President Xi Jinping has just addressed the World Economic Forum Davos where he told conference attendees that China is open to the world but that more importantly, that China has much more to offer the world than the European elites who typify the Davos summit tend to understand. In order to grasp the nature of the growth and innovation revolution that Xi Jinping is bringing to China, one must turn to a substantial address made by the Chinese President before the annual Central Economic Work Conference in Beijing. It was there, in December of 2017, where Xi offered epoch defining proclamations related to the official Xi Jinping Thought on Socialist Economy with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era.
Prior to Xi Jinping, Deng Xiaoping's thought helped propel China into a position to take its role as a leading economic and industrial superpower in line with Deng's idea of Market Socialism. Xi's thought seeks to continue this progress while adding original reforms designed to transform China's industrial might into an even more diversified set of goals.
The chief goal that Xi discussed at the Central Economic Work Conference was transforming the "made in China" moniker to one of "created in China". China seeks to become a world leader in hi quality manufactured goods as well as in the scientific, creative and innovative process that goes into pioneering new technologies. In this sense, Xi is spearheading a revolution in 21st century invention with Chinese characteristics.
While hardly published in western media, over the last ten years China has been making strides in the production of high quality electronic and automotive goods. Many Chinese brands in the coveted audio and video sector can already be found throughout the world, including in the United States, although for the time being, they lack the promotional presence of rival Japanese, US and EU brands.
While many of the components of the world's leading computer, table and smartphone brands are manufactured in China, in short order, existing technologies will be competing on a global level with Chinese brands featuring unique hardware, software and design features. Likewise, while Chinese cars and trucks, including luxury vehicles are already being sold in ever greater numbers domestically and throughout Asia, just as Japan was comparatively late to the luxury car market that had traditionally been dominated by Germany, the US, UK and France, China too will soon be offering vehicles for sale to rival major brand names including BMW, Jaguar, Cadillac, Audi and even Mercedes-Benz.
XI Jinping's increased commitment to innovation and quality production in China is in-line with the overall economic trends of Chinese prosperity creating increasingly high wages for Chinese labourers. China is no longer the low-wage/high-volume economy it once was. The China of today actually has wages that typically run higher than those in other parts of Asia, much of Latin America and parts of southern and eastern Europe. Consequently, it is only natural that China would progress to create goods that are more specialised, of increasingly premier quality and based on domestic designs and innovations.
This reality means that those who seek to deride China's economic progress will have to find a new narrative, while justifying the fact that while innovation in neo-liberal economies tends to mean a loss of jobs, income and wealth among working and middle class citizens, in China the opposite is true. This is because the managed nature of market socialism allows for wealth generated in terms of aggregate national efforts which can be re-invested in the Chinese people. This is a further reason why increased automation will not negatively impact China in the way it already affects traditional neo-liberal economies. At the same time, China is feeling the increased confidence and general self-sufficiency to open up internal markets to foreign investment.
"As the major driver and stabilizer of the global economy, China will push forward a new pattern of all-around opening up to pursue mutual benefits with the rest of the world, according to the statement.
China will increase imports and cut import tariffs on some products to promote balanced trade, it said.
Free trade zone pilot areas will be expanded. Effective guidance and support will be given to outbound direct investment.
The country will also push for nationwide implementation of a pre-establishment national treatment system as well as a negative list that determines where foreign participation is prohibited or limited.
The negative list will become shorter and shorter, it said, adding that the country will improve laws and regulations on foreign investment and enhance protection of intellectual property rights.
Chinese leaders have reiterated that the country will not close its door to the world, and that the door will only become more and more open".
China is opening up its economy in line with the goal of a global trading/commerce network i.e One Belt – One Road designed to take advantage of the strengths of each participating national economy, while allowing the easy flow of both raw materials and finished goods into economies that cannot produce such things domestically.
This phenomenon fits in with the "win-win" goals of Xi Jinping who seeks to allow countries to retain their sovereign characteristics and decision making, while allowing innovation and commerce to create collective benefits for citizens of an increasingly interconnected world.
For countries such as the United States whose foreign policy is designed to retard China's progress, the US will have to think of new terms in which to phrase its rhetoric against China.
China is no longer the low-wage/high-volume monolith of yesteryear. It is rapidly becoming and in many areas has already become the high quality, innovation heavy production powerhouse that will soon be leading the world through the next digital revolution.


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Wrenshall Minnesota Income Charts
This section shows the Wrenshall Minnesota economy using the most recent economic analysis from the 2020 Census Bureau. Starting with Figure 1 which shows the median earnings per worker, Wrenshall depicts it has a Median earnings of $43,083 which is the second smallest when ranked by median earnings per worker of all the other places in the metro area. The city with the highest median earnings per worker in the area is Esko CDP which indicates a median earnings of $54,018 (25.4% larger). Comparing median earnings per worker to the United States average of $49,041, Wrenshall is about 13.8% smaller. Also, measured against the state of Minnesota, median earnings per worker of $52,993, Wrenshall is about 23.0% smaller.
In Figure 2 a more complete view of income is shown which aggregates income from all members in the household and it has a Median household income of $63,125 which is the third most of all other places in the local area. The city with the highest median household income in the area is Esko CDP which depicts a median income of $72,986 (15.6% larger). Comparing median household income to the United States average of $62,843, Wrenshall is about the same size. Also, measured against the state of Minnesota, median household income of $71,306, Wrenshall is about 13.0% smaller.
The next section examines a variety of different income statistics for the Wrenshall metropolitan area. In Figure 3 we see that it has the smallest proportion of earnings less than $10,000 at 3.6% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of earnings between $10,000 and $14,999 at 17.4% of the total and is ranked #1.
Figure 5 has the Average number of hours worked in a typical work week during the year, it has a Avg Hours Worked of 39.6 which is the largest of all places in the greater Wrenshall region. Dividing median annual worker earnings by the average number of hours worked in a year in Figure 6 shows that it has a Avg Hrly Earnings of $20.92 which is the smallest when ranked by average hourly earnings of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest average hourly earnings in the area is Esko CDP which shows an average hourly earnings of $27.27 (30.3% larger). Comparing average hourly earnings to the United States average of $24.31, Wrenshall is about 16.2% smaller. Also, compared to the state of Minnesota, average hourly earnings of $26.61, Wrenshall is approximately three-fourths the size.
Figure 7 examines the number of self employed people in the Wrenshall metro area based on the number of people who reported any self employment income. Wrenshall depicts it has a Self Employed of 5.0% which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest percentage of people self employed in the area is Proctor which depicts a percentage self employed of 9.1% (about twice as large).
Turning our attention to Figure 8, the median household income by age group, has the smallest proportion of median income-under 25 years at $56,667 of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of median income-25 to 44 years at $93,750 of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of median income-45 to 64 years at $59,000 of the total and is ranked #1.
The next chart (Figure 11) shows the percentage of households that had retirement income over the last 12 months and it has a With Retirement Income of 26.0% which is in the mid point range of other places in the local area. The city with the highest households with retirement income in the area is Scanlon which shows a households with retirement income of 29.2% (12.5% larger).
In the next chart, Figure 12, the median family income is shown for families broken down by racial group and it has one of the largest proportions of overall family income at $75,208 of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Proctor ($83,542), and #1 Esko CDP ($92,000) are larger.
Figure 13 shows the cost of living and other consumer spending categories for a variety of cost components from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Wrenshall depicts it has the hightest cost of 117.2 for the cost of utilities category.
Wrenshall Minnesota Labor Force Charts
The next two charts look at very recent, monthly trended employment related performance using data estimated by economists at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). The BLS tracks unemployment statistics for a large number of areas throughout the country on a month to month basis. However, not every location in the U.S. is tracked by the BLS so the chart will only show the closest location available (which may be the same location.) Figure 14 shows the monthly unemployment rate for the area as well as a comparison to the overall national economy measure for the United States. Note that in March to April 2020, the Covid 19 recession or great recession occurred and affects this metric. . It shows that from February 2010 to before the disasterous COVID Pandemic the monthly unemployment rate went from 9.2% to 4.5% in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly unemployment rate of 51.1%. Since that time, the monthly unemployment rate has gone to 5.9% This represents an increase in the monthly unemployment rate of 31.1%. In Figure 15 the monthly labor force participation which are people actively looking for work are also defined as unemployed but do not include people who have given up looking for work. . It depicts that from February 2010 to before the Coronavirus Pandemic the monthly labor force participation went from 14,963 to 14,358 in February 2020. This represents a decrease in the monthly labor force participation of 4.0%. Since that time, the monthly labor force participation has gone to 14,400 This represents an increase in the monthly labor force participation of very little.
The next two charts look at the annual unemployment rate/eligible for unemployment benefits and is based on the American Community survey. Figure 16 shows Wrenshall shows it has a Unemployment Rate of 0.5% which is less than most other places in the area. The city with the highest unemployment rate in the area is Cloquet which depicts a rate of 3.3% ( substantially bigger). Figure 17 shows the labor force participation using the estimated percentage of people either working or actively looking for work. Wrenshall depicts it has a Labor Force Participation of 63.2% which is in the middle range of other places in the metro area.
The percentage of full-time workers are compared to the number of part-time workers in Figure 19. Wrenshall depicts full time employees approximately 4.5 times bigger as the part time employees.
The next employment related data item is shown in Figure 21 which is the percentage of families with only a single earner in the greater Wrenshall area. Wrenshall depicts it has a Single Earner Families of 29.8% which is the most of all places in the greater Wrenshall region. The percentage of families with no one working is depicted in Figure 22. Wrenshall shows it has a Families with No One Working of 11.4% which is the second smallest in order of families with no one working of all the other places in the local area. The city with the highest families with no one working in the area is Scanlon which depicts a families with no worker of 28.1% (approximately 2.5 times bigger).
Wrenshall Minnesota Poverty Charts
The next section details economy analysis about poverty for residents of the Wrenshall community. This performance can be enhanced by government programs such as economic opportunity zone to influence manufacturing, job growth, economic opportunity an hopefully lead to economic recovery after the recent Covid 19 recession. In Figure 23 the total number of people earning less than the poverty level are shown. Wrenshall depicts it has a Total In Poverty of 54 which is less than most other places in the surrounding region. The city with the highest total people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Cloquet which shows a total people earning less than the poverty level of 1,599 ( very much bigger).
In Figure 24 the percentage of people earning less than the poverty level is shown and compared across the group of places. Wrenshall depicts it has a Percent of Population In Poverty of 11.1% which is the third most of all other places in the metropolitan area. The city with the highest percent of people earning less than the poverty level in the area is Oliver which shows a percent of people in poverty of 15.4% (38.4% larger).
In Figure 25 people who are in poverty are broken out by age group. Wrenshall has one of the largest proportions of person in poverty under 12 years at 11% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Oliver with 12%. Second, it has the smallest proportion of person in poverty 35 to 54 years at 4% of the total. Third, it has less than most other places in the local area as measured by person in poverty 55 to 64 years at 4% of the total.
Figure 27 shows key poverty statistics for groups based on marriage status. Wrenshall has one of the largest proportions of married with children and in poverty at 48% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Oliver with 89%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of unmarried with children and in poverty at 93% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Oliver with 100%. Figure 29 looks at only those people who make less than the poverty level of income and breaks down there employment status. Wrenshall has one of the largest proportions of people who are in poverty and unemployed at 25.9% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Scanlon (44.0%), and #1 Esko CDP (100.0%) are larger. Additionally, Figure 30 looks at the percentage of people who receive some form of public assistance including general assistance, temporary assistance or food stamps (i.e. SNAP.) Wrenshall depicts it has a Public Assistance Percent of 5.0% which is less than most other places in the local area. The city with the highest households with public assistance in the area is Cloquet which depicts a households with public assistance of 19.2% (approximately 3.9 times bigger).
Figure 31 shows the "Gini Index of Income Inequality" with a range from zero (perfect equality) to one (perfect inequality). Wrenshall indicates it has a Gini Index of 30.3% which is the smallest as measured by the gini index of all the other places in the metropolitan area.
Wrenshall Minnesota Work Commute Charts
In Figure 35 is shown a frequency distribution of the time that people leave for work. Wrenshall has one of the largest proportions of people who leave for work between 12am to 5am at 9% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger city being Esko CDP with 11%. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 530 am to 6am at 18% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who leave for work between 630 am to 7am at 26% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 7am to 730am at 8% of the total. In addition, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 730 am to 8am at 3% of the total. Furthermore, it has the smallest proportion of people who leave for work between 9am to 10am at 1% of the total.
The next graph in Figure 36 shows the average number of minutes that it takes for people to commute to work. Wrenshall has the smallest proportion of people with commute time of less than 5 minutesutes at 5% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of people with commute time between 5 to 9 minutes at 5% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 35 to 39 minutes at 6% of the total and is ranked #1. Also, it has the largest proportion of people with commute time between 40 to 44 minutes at 16% of the total and is ranked #1.
The average commute time is shown in Figure 37. Wrenshall depicts it has a Avg Commute Time of 28 which is the second most of all the places in the metro area. Figure 38 shows the difference between male versus female commuting time. Wrenshall depicts average commute time in minutes for men 72.6% larger as the average commute time in minutes for women. Figure 40 shows the total number of vehicles available for transportation and Wrenshall has the smallest proportion of no vehicle available at 5% of the total. Second, it has the second smallest in order of no vehicle available of all the other places in the surrounding region as measured by 1 vehicle available at 42% of the total. Third, it has the largest proportion of 2 vehicles available at 32% of the total and is ranked #1. Figure 41 shows the percentage of people who both work and live in the same city (town or place.) Wrenshall shows it has a Work in city or place where live of 10% which is less than most other places in the area. The city with the highest people who both work and live in the same city in the area is Cloquet which depicts a people who both work and live in the same city of 37% (approximately 3.6 times bigger). Comparing people who both work and live in the same city to the United States average of 42%, Wrenshall is approximately a quarter the size. Also, benchmarked against the state of Minnesota, people who both work and live in the same city of 34%, Wrenshall is approximately a third the size.
Wrenshall Minnesota Jobs Charts
The next to charts break out the median earnings for major job categories for men and women. Figure 46 shows the median earnings of men for the job categories. Wrenshall shows it has the hightest median earnings of $72,917 for the earnings-protective service occupations aggregate. Similarly, Figure 47 shows the median earnings of women for the job categories and Wrenshall shows it has the hightest median earnings of $52,917 for the earnings-education, legal, community service, arts, media occupations group. The table in Figure 48, shows Wrenshall employment data in terms of job categories and salary data.
Wrenshall Minnesota Self Employment Charts
Figure 49 shows economic activity in terms of the number of people who are self employed in incorporated local business by industry. Wrenshall shows it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 50% for the self employed in service businesses category.
Similar to the last chart is Figure 50 which shows the number of people who are self employed but in more detailed industry categories such as manufacturing, retail sales, residential real estate, commercial real estate, health care, exports/imports, and advanced industries, etc. Wrenshall depicts it has the hightest entrepreneurs of 50% for the self employed in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining aggregate.
In Figure 51 the average annual self employment/entrepreneur income is shown. Wrenshall depicts it has a Self Employment Income of $14,100 which is the second smallest in order of average annual self employment income of all the other places in the greater region. The city with the highest average annual self employment income in the area is Scanlon which shows an average annual self employment income of $39,100 (approximately 2.8 times bigger). Comparing average annual self employment income to the United States average of $39,154, Wrenshall is approximately a third the size. Also, versus the state of Minnesota, average annual self employment income of $36,330, Wrenshall is approximately a third the size.
Figure 52 shows the difference between the number of self employed men and self employed women (i.e. entrepreneurs.) Wrenshall depicts total number of self-employed men approximately a quarter the size as the total number of self-employed women.
Wrenshall, Minnesota Economy Data
Work Commute
Figure 1: Wrenshall, MN Median Earnings per Worker
Figure 2: Wrenshall, MN Median Household Income
Figure 3: Wrenshall, MN Earnings Distribution
Figure 4: Male vs. Female Median Earnings
Figure 5: Wrenshall, MN Avg Hrs Worked in Week
Figure 6: Wrenshall, MN Avg Hourly Earnings
Figure 7: People Self Employed in Wrenshall, MN
Figure 8: Wrenshall, MN Median Household Income By Age Group
Figure 9: Wrenshall, MN Source of Income
Figure 11: Households with Retirement Income
Figure 12: Median Family Income By Race in Wrenshall, MN
Figure 13: Wrenshall, MN Cost of Living (100 = U.S. Average)
Figure 14: Monthly Unemployment Rate for Area Closest to Wrenshall, MN Tracked by BLS
Figure 15: Quarterly Labor Force Participation for the Area Closest to Wrenshall, MN Tracked by BLS
Figure 16: Wrenshall, MN Annual Unemployment Rate
Figure 17: Annual Labor Force Participation
Figure 18: Wrenshall, MN Components of Employment Status
Figure 19: Part Time vs. Full Time Employment
Figure 21: Wrenshall, MN Families with a Single Earner
Figure 22: Wrenshall, MN Families with No One Working
Figure 23: Wrenshall, MN In Poverty
Figure 24: Percent of Population in Poverty
Figure 25: Wrenshall, MN Poverty Break Out by Age Group
Figure 26: Wrenshall, MN Poverty Break Out by Race
Figure 27: Wrenshall, MN Poverty and Marriage Status
Figure 28: Wrenshall, MN Poverty and Education Attainment Level
Figure 29: Wrenshall, MN In Poverty and Working Status
Figure 30: Wrenshall, MN Households with Public Assistance
Figure 31: Wrenshall, MN Gini Index of Income Inequality
Figure 32: Wrenshall, MN Mode of Transportation to Work
Figure 33: Detailed Mode of Transportation to Work
Figure 35: Wrenshall, MN Time Leaving For Work
Figure 36: Time in Minutes Spent Commuting to Work
Figure 37: Wrenshall, MN Average Commute Time in Minutes
Figure 38: Wrenshall, MN Average Commute Time for Male vs. Female
Figure 39: Wrenshall, MN Detailed breakout of age groups by means of transportation to work
Figure 40: Wrenshall, MN Vehicles available
Figure 41: Wrenshall, MN People who both Work and Live in the Same City
Figure 42: Wrenshall, MN Median Annual Earngins by High Level Industry Groups
Figure 43: Men-Median Annual Earnings by High Level Industry Groups
Figure 44: Women-Median Annual Earnings by High Level Industry Groups
Figure 45: Wrenshall, MN Median Annual Earnings by Job Category
Figure 46: Men-Median Annual Earnings by Job Category
Figure 47: Women-Median Annual Earnings by Job Category
Figure 48: Detailed Job Categories with Annual Earnings for Wrenshall, MN
Figure 49: Number of Self Employed People by Industry in Wrenshall, MN
Figure 50: Wrenshall, MN Number of Self Employed People by Detailed Industry Grouping
Figure 51: Wrenshall, MN Average Annual Self Employment Income
Figure 52: Total Self Employed Men and Women
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Alpine Hashistack 6 Months On
Just over 8 months ago I wrote about running the complete HashiCorp stack on top of Alpine Linux. Since then, the entire production workload of my work has moved over to this cluster, and through a handful of upgrades we've learned a lot about how it works and how to maintain it. This article is a followup to the original, which if you haven't read, you should take a break and do so. The original article is here.
Some things have changed dramatically in my cluster architecture since then. The most notable is that I now run unbound on every machine in the fleet to provide better resiliancy in the case of a failure of any one DNS server. Another major change was to ditch packer for a lot of docker containers and use it only for VM builds. Its better suited to this, and it allowed us to use more specialized tooling in both places for cleaner results.
Some things have not changed in the last 8 months. We still run with a dedicated pool of colocated servers. We also take the hard stance that anything running will run in Nomad, not on the metal. Most importantly, we still run Alpine Linux as our preferred operating system.
Upgrades People, Upgrades!
The biggest challenge myself and my team learned this year was the overhead and how to upgrade the cluster without downtime. We learned this the hard way.
HashiCorp releases new builds regularly enough that we had to spend some serious time polishing this process and ensuring it was as smooth as possible. Part of this meant using actual Alpine APK's for Nomad, Consul, and Vault as this made distribution much easier. It also makes upgrades on our long lived master servers easier. Since HashiCorp doesn't ship fully static binaries, we also invested time in setting up more advanced tooling to build the static musl binaries internally. This tooling made it much easier to do upgrades, but still not foolproof.
To make upgrades safer, we needed to pool machines and scale them more cleanly and with less human oversight (as it turns out, humans like to "fix" problems during rollouts).
Using AWS ASG's to contain the actual nomad clients makes it easier to scale them and dynamically replace machines, but also makes it harder to reason about the state of machines that may have been spun up dynamically to replace lost capacity. The biggest draw to using an ASG for upgrade safety is the ability to scale it up, deploy a new version of all the workers, and then scale it back down after removing the old machines. This enables an upgrade to happen at a slower pace that is set by the rate at which applications in the cluster are upgraded, rather than causing a lot of churn during a machine replacement. We still need a drain pass over machines that are terminating to cleanly remove system jobs, but this is largely unavoidable.
Pull, Don't Push
For most machines now we pull the configuration rather than pushing it. Since we still use Ansible this makes it easier to ignore scaling limits, since new machines just copy down a tarball of all the base configuration they need during startup.
Pulling config also helps push closer to the world of immutable infrastructure, in which we don't manage tons of machines, and instead replace and reload appliances as needed. We do however still maintain the capability to push by using the Ansible EC2 dynamic inventory plugin.
One of the first things to go was the statically defined machines from Terraform. Using statically defined pools like this doesn't work very well in the long term and means that special care has to be taken to not accidentally introduce changes to a single machine. Using launch templates and ASGs helped to make sure that machines came up clean every time.
Another growing pain we're still dealing with is to release the remaining static addresses. These are a holdover from migrating a workload that was used to a physical DC, and so static addressing was one of the things we allowed into the new cluster rather than trying to fix all issues during the migration.
Some ideas that existed back in April still exist now as goals for the future, and some new goals have shown up as well.
I'm still unhappy with Ansible as a provisioner as it requires Python on every machine, something which is otherwise not required for the machines on the cluster. Initially, I'd hoped to replace this with some other technology written in Go, but unfortunately the 2 most promising options are not really usable (mgmt is not production ready, and converge has been discontinued). Right now my thought is to use a set of dedicated tools to pull binaries, supervise daemons, and pull config files with a very limited template scope. This could then be baked into a machine image and run without needing to has Python on every machine.
Another idea that I've tossed around is to replace Alpine altogether. Using a tool like distri would enable packing an entire OS without needing to modify packages on boot at all. The idea is that if all the rest of your infrastructure is checked into git and updated via automation, why not the OS itself.
The final major idea I have had over the last few months is to build a proper set of modules for building base infrastructure in AWS. Right now my HashiCorp cluster terraform is very tightly coupled to my product infrastructure terraform. This isn't a good place to be, and means that small changes in one can make huge problems in the other. I think the best path forward is to split out the HashiCorp bits to an external, Open Source project and to become a downstream consumer of it. In this way I can also maintain a test cluster, and hopefully entice better support of musl from HashiCorp by providing an easy-onboarding path for running a cluster that isn't as fragile as other cluster schedulers.
This level of automation and magic is close to what I think the ill fated HashiCorp Otto project was striving for, the ability to type make prod and have a datacenter spring forth from the ether. I think that Otto failed because it tried to do too much stuff without clear focus, whereas this idea has the clear focus of "run nomad somewhere". That somewhere point is important since it might be AWS, it might be GCP, or it might be on a shiny new rack of Oxide computers. The goal is more that its quick and easy to spin up a reference Nomad cluster that can be arbitrarily large.
Hopefully you enjoyed this article. If you did, feel free to send me an email at maldridge[@]michaelwashere.net, or send me a ping on freenode (I idle as maldridge).
Michael Aldridge © 2020


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Comedy Trop belle pour toi (original title). R | 1h 31min | Comedy, Drama, Romance | April (USA) · Too Beautiful for You Poster. A car dealer, well-to- do and with a. 14 May - 2 min - Uploaded by foreignmovies Bernard has a stunningly gorgeous wife, a thriving career and two beautiful children. On the. 26 Jan - 2 min - Uploaded by tchernomush Film: Too Beautiful For You Original Title: Trop Belle Pour Toi Year: Country: France.
Too Beautiful for You is a French comedy-drama film written and directed by Bertrand Too Beautiful for You. VTrop belle pour secretsdoll.com Film poster. Trop belle pour toi. Directed by, Bertrand Blier. Written by, Bertrand Blier. Starring. Josiane Balasko. 22 Sep Originally titled Trop Belle Pour Toi, French filmmaker Bertrand Blier's Too Beautiful for You takes several unexpected side trips while exploring. 31 Dec Trop Belle Pour Toi. Bertrand Blier, whose films usually have made sardonic fun of such staple themes as friendship and sexual relationships.
Read the Empire review of Trop Belle Pour Toi. Find out everything you need to know about the film from the world's biggest movie destination. It began by marrying my mistress and it was only afterwards that I met my wife. This is why all is not well. And I have just reached 40 years. Trop Belle Pour Toi. Details: , France, Cert 18, 91 mins. Direction: Bertrand Blier. Summary: When a bourgeois businessman deserts his beautiful wife for. Find Trop Belle Pour Toi / Too Beautiful for You () at secretsdoll.com Movies & TV, home of thousands of titles on DVD and Blu-ray. Bernard (Depardieu) is a wealthy businessman, happily married to beautiful, elegant Florence (Bouquet). Much to his astonishment, he falls in love with his.
FURSTIN v. FRUEHLINGSBALL u. JAGDFEE v. JAEGER u. SCHWABIN v. SCHWABENSPIEGEL u. HANNE v. HARMLOS u. ANITA v. AMAT u. FLIEGETTE v. Get this from a library! Trop Belle Pour Toi ; Script & Direction By Bertrand Blier ; Starring: Gerard Depardieu, Carole Bouquet, Josiane Balasko.. [Bertrand Blier]. 17 Aug - 2 min This is "Trop Belle Pour Toi" by FCF on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the. 12 Dec - 2 min A car dealer, well-to-do and with a beautiful wife, finds himself attracted to his rather plain new.


Pagoda, one of the wonders of Mumbai located in Gorai islands with 365 feets high. It took 11 years to complete construction which started in 1997 and completed in 2008.
– The Global Vipassana Pagoda contains the world's largest stone dome in centre built without any supporting pillars.
– The height of the building is 96.12 meters and the dome is approximately 29 metres. The space inside pagoda is a huge meditation hall which accomodates 8000 people covering area of 65000 sq.ft.
– Relics of the Buddha is enshrined in the central locking stone of the dome.
– The structure can remain for next 2000 years.
– Can withstand the earthquakes of any intensity.
What else to see at Pagoda?
– 22 feet Buddha statue carved from the single stone.
– A Bodhi tree specially brought from Sri Lanka.
– Photo gallery containing 122 paintings potraying the life story of Lord Gautam Buddha.
The non-sectarian Vipassana meditation was taught by Mr S.N. Goenka. So the same course of Vipassana is taught for 10 days. It's a rigorous course for which registration is required.
10 days free course includes stay and food.
Dhamma Pattana, meaning the Harbour of Dhamma. It is part of the renowned Global Pagoda complex that opened in 2009. The building is modern, and all residential rooms are equipped with western facilities and air conditioning. Most courses taught here are geared towards business executives and professionals.
For enrolling at Navi Mumbai centre click here or call 022-27522404/03. Special batches for children too.
1) Own vehicle: direct access by road to Pagoda is through Mira-Bhayandar is shown in figure below.
2) Direct bus from Bhayandar Station till the gate of Pagoda.
– Get Esselworld ferry boat service. Charges Rs 50/- per head to and fro.


Product information "Lettering Vol. 2"
The Art of Lettering: A nice little A5 lettering book from the talented Christian Nguyen. This is a book showing street lettering styles, and how they can be used, the lettering has a real nice flow and gives some good ideas.
Related links to "Lettering Vol. 2"


Five of my Favourite Finds, rounded up every week!
I'm actually in Toowoomba right now - it's about 2 hours away from Brisbane - and it feels really, really, REALLY nostalgic to be typing this because exactly two years ago, we were right here in this very same motel.
Every morning I wake up and I see my Facebook Memories notification, I'm like Omgggg remember we ate that?! We did this! We went there!
Such memories. You can actually trace my then-journey (of bad photos) on Instagram #garryfloraoz or my blog entries here.
In fact, when I checked in and my laptop automatically connected to the motel's wifi without me having to enter the password.. sigh, the feeeeels.
So anyway, its Friday again so well, you know the drill!
Because it makes me feel healthy HAHA (yes I know it's sugar and calorie-laden) but come on, we're in Australia! The land of Boost!
But I'm so boring, I still stick to my Passion Mango (or is it Mango Passion?) like I always do in Singapore. Ok, I googled - it's 426cal for the medium. That's like one bowl of bakchormee wtf.
Steak + Bacon + Avocado + Hollandaise Sauce. This is why I'm phat.
Also, I will probably regret saying this when I'm back in Singapore... but I'm actually kinda sick of avocado. I have been having it with everything - my eggs, my breakfast, my sushi, my steak even wtf so I'm kinda on an avocado detox now. DON'T HATE ME AVOCADO GODS!
My full length tulle skirt from Etsy! I have it in black and grey and had so much fun prancing around in it, I promptly ordered it in pink and white too! I want to try pairing it with sneakers next hehe.
For reals hahaha. You see, the husband for the LONGEST time has been the most uncooperative Instagram husband. Which explains why I do all my content creation work without him and... to be honest, I wasn't expecting to get ANY photos this trip. In fact, I was thinking... do you think I can get away by posting just photos of my breakfast, lunch, dinner and maybe supper too?
So anyway this guy has impressed me quite a bit by taking all these candid shots like this one here and the first photo above... all so got fweelinggggg. I didn't even need to frame these shots for him, so nubbad son, keep it up!
He's also been quite okay with me filming him in my Facebook Live videos (though tbh he also doesn't have a choice... it's LIVE what hahahah) so anyway yah, the trick I've discovered is to tell him that people like him more than me lol.
Ok, I know it sounds shady but this works like a charm for winter. I use it on my lips, my legs, my heels and my toes even wtf.
I started using it about 10 years ago... back then it wasn't even available in Singapore so I had to get my friend in the States to ship it over to me but now I think you can get it at Sephora? They say that Madonna is a fan of this but aiya, if it works it works!
Doing what I do best while the hubs drive.
Cause I quite chio, can?


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Home Small Business Norwegians to Implement Largest-Ever E-Business Project
Norwegians to Implement Largest-Ever E-Business Project
By John Lewell | March 16, 2001
[London, ENGLAND] Norwegian metal supplier Elkem is about to embark on the largest e-business project ever undertaken in Norway, in cooperation with Swedish solutions company Intentia International AB, the two firms announced Friday.
Espen Falla, IT Director at Elkem, said the board had taken the position of investing NOK 100 million (US $11 million) in the coming year alone.
As one of Norway's largest industry groups, Elkem is a key supplier of raw materials to the steel, chemical, electronic and aluminum industries. Its annual turnover is over NOK 10 billion (US $1,123 million), a figure that tends to put the amount allocated to e-business in perspective.
Intentia will supply its Java-based Movex platform which it has developed as a complete e-collaboration solution intended to manage all the demands of the new economy. Among its applications are customer relationship management (CRM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain planning & execution (SCPE), partner relationship management (PRM), business performance management (BPM) and e-business.
Intentia's agreement with Elkem is initially for 12 months and consists of both software licenses and consultancy. Intentia will derive NOK 40 million (US $4.5 million) in license revenue and NOK 60 million (US $6.5 million) in consulting revenue from the deal.
"Selecting Movex as the platform for our business-critical processes means that we are now going to simplify our IT infrastructure, thereby creating a more effective organization," commented Falla.
In terms of employee numbers, Intentia is not much smaller than Elkem. It employs more than 3,800 people in comparison to Elkem's 4,100 employees. The difference is that they are spread around the world, serving 3,500 customers in over 40 countries.
Intentia's work with a key supplier of metals and materials will not only boost its balance sheet significantly, but will also bring it into close contact with related industries.
The deal is a big boost for the Java version of Movex. Elkem plans to run the system in a Unix environment on Sun Solaris systems, helped by 30 consultants from Intentia.


Morris Network-owned ABC affiliate in Lexington, Ky., scrapping 5 p.m. news for Judge Judy .
WTVQ Lexington, Ky., will scrap its 5 p.m. news in favor of Judge Judy next month, theKentucky Herald-Leader reported.
The third-place station in the No. 63 DMA, an ABC affiliate, had success with Judy in the 5 p.m. slot several years ago. General manager Chris Aldridge said the disbanded newscast would free up resources for WTVQ's other news programs.
The Herald-Leader also reported several personnel shakeups at WTVQ, including the departures of executive producer Tom Baumann, news director Tai Takahashi and evening anchor Megan Newquist. The station is also considering changing its Action News 36 branding.
Media General sold WTVQ to Morris Network in March. At the time, Morris chairman and CEO Charles H. Morris praised the station's local news and staff.
"Lexington will be our largest broadcast market and features strengths that we consider crucial to long-term success," he said. "Consistent with our recent station acquisitions, WTVQ is a superior television station with a strong local presence, talented employees and a quality news product."
WGN Evening News to air Monday-Friday from 5:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; WGN Midday News to run from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Fox11 Morning News at 10 to debut on Fox owned-and-operated Los Angeles station Monday, July 14.


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Some home-buyers discuss with the seller to make sure that she or he pays of the home examination. This is one expenditure youre probably much better off carrying on your own, however, to make sure that the house assessor is helping you and looking out for your best interests.
Searching for A Realtor To Offer My House Bear In Mind That when you work with a realtor, youre after his or her knowledge most importantly else. This indicates that you want somebody that is actually knowledgeable, not almost the realty market as a whole, yet regarding the real estate market in the area in which youre wishing to buy. A realtor from another area probably wont decline your service, but youre much better off finding somebody whose area of know-how is your prospective area.
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Q: Expected area of rectangle with normally distributed sides With random lengths $X ∼ G(0, 4)$ and $Y ∼ G(0, 5)$ (data in cm), construct a rectangle 2. Let $X$ and $Y$ be
independent. Let $Z = X -Y$ be the area of the rectangle (in cm ).
The area of the rectangle to be expected on average is in
$(A) (4.7, 5.2].\\ (B) (3.7, 4.2]\\(C) (4.2, 4.7].\\(D) (A)-(C) false$
My attempt:
I am not sure what the distribution $G$ means, but I assume it's the gaussian distribution.
So, I know that I need to search for $E(Z)=\int_zzf_Z(z)=\int(x-y)f_{X-Y}(x-y)$, however I'm not sure what to do exactly. Could anyone help me please?

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