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Group 18 is the name of a junior rugby league competition on the far north coast of New South Wales, Australia.  Currently, the group has no senior competition.  Prior to 2005, there was a joint Gold Coast-Group 18 competition which fielded teams from both the Queensland and New South Wales sides of the border.  With the Burleigh Bears joining the Queensland Cup in 1997 and the Tweed Heads Seagulls joining them in 2003, the combined competition started to lose some of its lustre.  In 2005, it was dissolved with the remaining Queensland teams forming a dedicated Gold Coast competition and the NSW teams joining an expanded Group 1 competition, now named Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League.  Both Group 1 and Group 18 run junior competitions.

Seniors

The Group 18 Senior Rugby League Premiership amalgamated with Group 1 Rugby League in 2005 to form the Northern Rivers Regional Rugby League, and was thus discontinued in its own right.

Current Clubs
In the 2020 season, there are 119 teams participating through the age groups of U6's to U16.5's. In the U16's, the following club have teams participating in the competition:

 Bilambil Jets
 Cudgen Hornets
 Murwillumbah Colts
 Mullumbimby Giants
 South Tweed Bears
 Tugun Seahawks
 Tweed Coast/Cabarita Raiders
 Tweed Heads Seagulls
 Byron Bay-Lennox Head Red Devil Dolphins (combined team of the former Byron Bay Red Devils and the Lennox Head Dolphins)

Group 18 Grand Finals
Group 18 Grand Finals (1968-1997 where available)

1969  Murwillumbah Brothers 11-0  Cudgen Headland

1970  Cudgen Headland       20-7  Tweed Heads Seagulls

1971  South Murwillumbah   21-10 Burleigh Heads

1972  Gold Coast            16-11 Tweed Heads Seagulls

1973  Tweed Heads Seagulls  45-5  Murwillumbah Brothers

1974  Tweed Heads Seagulls  16-8  Mullumbimby

1975  Tweed Heads Seagulls  12-11 South Murwillumbah

1976  Cudgen Headland       19-7  Tweed Heads Seagulls

1977  Tweed Heads Seagulls  47-0  South Murwillumbah

1978  Murwillumbah Old Boys 20-11 Tweed Heads Seagulls

1979  Murwillumbah Old Boys 16-5  Tweed Heads Seagulls

1980  Bilambil-Terranora Lakes 23-11 Murwillumbah Old Boys

1981  Byron Bay             13-19 Tweed Heads Seagulls

1982  Bilambil-Terranora Lakes
22-12 Tweed Heads Seagulls

1983  Tweed Heads Seagulls 30-1  Bilambil-Terranora Lakes
* Tweed Heads Seagulls also won the Clayton Cup.

1984  Tweed Heads Seagulls  35-18 Cudgen Headland

1985  ???

1986  ???

1987  South Tweed           20-18 Cudgen Headland

1988  Cudgen Headland        8-4  Tweed Heads Seagulls

1989  Tweed Heads Seagulls  36-16 Southport
* Tweed Heads Seagulls also won the Clayton Cup.

1990  Beaudesert            20-18 Bilambil-Terranora Lakes

1991  Beaudesert            32-18 Runaway Bay

1992  Bilambil-Terranora Lakes
24-0  Nerang

1993  Bilambil-Terranora Lakes
26-4  Beaudesert

1994  Tweed Heads Seagulls  27-26 Nerang

1995  Burleigh Heads        26-6  South Tweed

1996  South Tweed           16-10 Burleigh Heads

1997  Runaway Bay          18-17 Cudgen Headland

External links
 Group 18 on Country Rugby League's official site
 Group 18 Official Website

References

Rugby league competitions in New South Wales
Sport in Tweed Heads, New South Wales
Northern Rivers
Recurring sporting events established in 1914
1914 establishments in Australia
Sports leagues established in 1914


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Email from Defense Ministry official recounting call with David Shimon stands in contradiction to his claim about having no contact with state officials regarding the submarines deal.
Yedioth reporters|Published: 11.23.16 , 11:59
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's personal lawyer David Shimron contacted the Defense Ministry's legal advisor two years ago asking for a status report on a deal with the German shipyard he represents, according to a report Tuesday on Channel 10.
In an email written in 2014 by legal advisor Ahaz Ben-Ari, he tells then-Director General of the Ministry of Defense Dan Harel that Shimron "called me and asked to know whether or not we are stopping the bidding process with his client, as we were asked to do by the prime minister."
According to Channel 10, the bid Shimron references in the email was an international bid issued by the Ministry of Defense for the acquisition of vessels to protect Israel's natural gas rigs. German conglomerate ThyssonKrupp, represented by Israeli businessman Miki Ganor—Shimron's client—wanted the deal without having to bid.
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This email is of significance because Shimron claimed he has never spoken with the prime minister, or indeed any state official, on the matter, which is why there is no basis for claims of conflict of interests.
In response, Shimron said, "I never told Ben-Ari anything about the prime minister. I also didn't know anything about the prime minister's request, which I only learned of now from the media. The only possible interpretation of this email, if the quote is true, is that Ben-Ari knew about the request of the prime minister, which I had no clue of. I had no idea about the involvement of the prime minister in the matter. Any other interpretation is not consistent with the truth."
Shimron further claimed, "I turned to the legal advisor of the Ministry of Defense as I am allowed to do under the conflict of interest orders, section 7 (c), which allows me to contact legal advisors in government ministries and in this case, it was merely a question."
ThyssonKrupp, the German shipyard in question, said that its contract with Miki Ganor, its official representative in Israel, "requires him to seek the company's approval for any subcontractor working on his behalf," which he did not do.
"The company did not approve Shimron's employment by Ganor, and if indeed Ganor hired him without approval, it is a breach of our contract with him. The issue is under investigation."
However, the company also refused to deny that Shimron was involved with them in the past, and only made clear their intentions regarding the prime minister's involvement in the deal. "We never instructed anyone to directly contact Netanyahu," said the company. "If information about an attempted bribing of Netanyahu comes to light, of course, that would require a thorough investigation."
Despite ThyssonKrupp's claims, however, leading German economic newspaper Handelsblatt reported that Shimron was present in at least one meeting Ganor had with representatives from the corporation.
The paper also reported that Ganor's commission in this deal could reach 30 million euro.
Ganor did not comment on the report, while Shimron said: "I never worked as Ganor's subcontractor on any project. I did indeed represent Ganor in his dealings with ThyssonKrupp as a legal advisor, and that too was only during part of their dealings. I had no contact with the prime minister on this matter. I met with Ganor and on his behalf with ThyssonKrupp as his legal advisor. Any other claim that makes it seem as if I represented ThyssonKrupp in its dealings with the State of Israel is baseless."
The Prime Minister's Office issued a statement Tuesday backing up Shimron. "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has known for many years that David Shimron is straight as a ruler, extremely careful and aware of laws and procedures. He is a top flight lawyer."
On Tuesday, Yedioth Ahronoth revealed that Shimron and Ganor met with Histadrut Labor Federation director Avi Nissenkorn and with the head of the IDF Workers Union Moshe Friedman to dissuade them from trying to foil a deal to outsource the maintenance work on the Israeli Navy's submarines to the German shipyard.
This contract would be particularly beneficial for Ganor, who mediated the deal, and would affect the workers at the Navy's shipyard.
"Ganor's account made it clear that it would be better for the German company and the IDF Workers Union to negotiate and reach an agreement rather than being dictated by a decision from the Defense Ministry," Friedman wrote in a letter to IDF Workers Union's members.
Itay Mashiach in Berlin, Tova Tzimuki and Amihai Atali contributed to this report.

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Edinburgh has hundreds of hotels, B&Bs and hostels to choose from, and it can be overwhelming to find a good one. In my search to find where friends can stay during their visit to Edinburgh, I ran across the Village Hotel and Spa next to the prestigious Fettes College (think Hogwarts). Between a wonderfully comfortable room, great view, delicious Sunday Carvery and spa treatment, I can't recommend them enough.
I went one weekend with a friend from out of town to enjoy the hotel, and the back again a couple weeks later to try out the Sunday Carvery and spa treatment. Here's what I think about the experience.
There are 29 Village Hotels across the UK. More than just a hotel, each Village Hotel has a spa and fitness center, a fine dining restaurant and facilities for weddings. The decorations are modern and artistic, and the service has good attention to detail. I particularly liked the location of Edinburgh's Village Spa. It's close enough to the city center to be walkable, and far enough away to be out of the hectic, touristy part of the city.
If you like Harry Potter, Fettes College (pronounced Fetties) is one of the inspirations for Hogwarts, and possibly one of the most beautiful schools I've personally seen. Just a mile away from the hotel are the Royal Botanic Gardens, and a mile in another direction is Dean Village. These 19th-century buildings and forest surrounding the Water of Leith near the center of town look like they were pulled right out of a Lord of the Rings elven kingdom.
Within the hotel, a modern reception with a live receptionist greets customers. Am I the only one who doesn't particularly enjoy the fully-automated check-ins at hotels? Anyway, just off the reception is the business lounge which often has locals working alongside guests, while the other side of reception has a fancy Starbucks. I personally won't ever touch Starbucks again, but the seating is quite nice and as a guest of the hotel, you don't have to buy a drink there to use the seats.
The hotel has several floors, which is great as the view gets even better the higher up you go. One side of the hotel looks out across the Forth of Firth to Fife (try saying that five times fast), while the other side of the building looks out to the Pentlands (which had a beautiful layer of snow during my visit there). A handful of their rooms are labeled "Upper Deck" or Club Rooms and offer all the usual amenities plus some bonus features including an espresso maker, spa products and access to the fitness center.
The room itself was very nice. There were comfortable sheets, which oddly seems to be missing from some hotels these days. Why is everyone using the cheap, scratchy sheets? It took me a bit to realize that the giant clock on the wall was for decoration purposes only. As no room is perfect, I found that only one side of the bed had power outlets, and the selection of pillows was a bit limited. There were two large, square decorative pillows and two thin head pillows for two people. Beyond that, there wasn't a lot in the room to find fault with.
The bathroom was particularly nice and had one of those big overhead shower heads that feels more like rain than a shower. Soap and shampoo were provided (although no conditioner) and I was really happy to find that their mirror had the integrated heating technology which prevents steam from condensing on the glass. Gotta love modern technology.
The Verve Grill is the restaurant at the Village Hotel. Morning is a full Scottish breakfast (eggs, bacon, sausage, tomatoes, mushrooms and baked beans) served buffet style. The quality isn't as good as a cafe cooking each plate separately, but it's better than most breakfast buffets I've been to in Scotland. I particularly liked the greek yogurt cups topped with granola or fresh berries. There were also warm croissants and Pain au chocolat for those with more of a sweet tooth (I had two).
I felt a little funny when the manager mentioned the Sunday Carvery, and I had to ask what it was. Seems it's basically the same as a Sunday Roast. I certainly couldn't resist a four-course Scottish dinner. We started with delicious summer squash soup. The second course was a plate of prosciutto (thinly-sliced ham), smoked mackerel and pork pie, accompanied with small cups of salmon salad and a shrimp cocktail.
The main course started with a choice of roast beef, turkey or ham (I chose all three). On the side are piggies in a blanket (bacon-wrapped mini-sausages), grilled vegetables, steamed cauliflower and cheese (replaced with stuffing balls when I went as the snow wreaked havoc on deliveries) and Yorkshire pudding. For dessert, there were small cups of lemon meringue pie and chocolate pudding.
A two-scoop ice cream sundae was included with the carvery as the final course. I heaped on the M&Ms and chocolate covered raisins with a bit of raspberry sauce. Suffice to say, I was completely stuffed by the end of the meal, and totally ready to relax in a spa treatment.
I certainly couldn't pass up the chance to try out the spa. ESPA offers a variety of treatments, including facials, various massage therapies and other beautification services (mostly for women, but I like a mani-pedi too!). For our treatment, we chose back, neck and shoulder massages. I had Sarah as my massage therapist, and (as a massage therapist myself) I can say she really knew her stuff. She delivered an ESPA massage, more of a Swedish technique (kneading with oil) than the Thai deep tissue that I deliver. Suffice to say, I was thoroughly relaxed by the end of the massage, and only wished it had lasted more than just half an hour.
There is also a large fitness center and pool which I didn't have time to use, but I have other friends in town who have a membership and love the facilities.
There were other services at the Village Hotel that didn't really apply to me but would be valuable to other travelers, including a large, free parking lot and comfortable bar. If you're planning to visit in the summer, make sure you book far in advance, as every hotel in Edinburgh gets fully booked weeks in advanced due to the International Fringe Festival (the world's largest art festival).
Hours: Open 24-hours a day, with someone always at reception to assist. Starbucks and Verve Grill hours vary.
Prices: Start at around £65 a night but deals are often available, especially for holidays and special occasions. Recently there was a great special for Easter (unfortunately already sold out).
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I've been and had the carvery at The Village – its great and really tasty! I'm staying at a Village twice in th the next month so I hope it is as good.
Very cool! Did you get their Easter discount? Hope you like it.
I had no idea this was right here–I'm at Broughton High three days a week and love staring at Fettes. I'm going to need to take a closer look!
Excellent! I think you'll really like it. The Sunday carvery is really family-friendly too.
Looks like a great hotel as a base in Edinburgh! The parking lot sounds like a huge selling point, especially if you arrive in Edinburgh and head out into the Highlands afterwards!
That's very true. Car parks are definitely a luxury in Edinburgh!


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After yesterdays match I've been thinking why Djokovic looks unbeatable at the slams but so beatable outside of it: I have realized it's no coincidence actually.
I'm not saying he is losing on purpose or tanking, I just think if the day is not right for him especially in the early rounds; he won't kill himself to get the win. On the other hand, it's different if it is a slam.
Djokovic has one goal in mind: and that is to go for history and capture the CYGS but also 6 majors in a row. Closest goal in hand is four in a row for a record breaking 2nd time.
Now I'm not saying that will happen, we have to wait and see, but Djokovic has made up his mind on where he wants to end up in history and he has made up his plan. Can he do it? Lets see. But he is certain on his goal.
If he's conceding the match, why is he freaking out and smashing rackets?
Or he had an off day?
Of course he has one major goal in mind. There's no great explanation for this loss though. It just happens at the age Novak is at now. The next slam is months away on a completely different surface too so it's not like he's planning these losses strategically.
I never said he is conceding.
Yes. But he has off Days in slams aswell yet he is never in any danger. Djokovic is different there somehow. I can't pinpoint it.
To be fair if I was throwing a match or even just concealing that I'm not giving it 100% I would put some acting into it.
I don't think he's doing that though.
If he's different in slams then the main reason is because it's BO5. Kohly would've had to win one more entire set to win that match yesterday if it was BO5 for example, and who would've bet on that? Not me I can tell you that much.
But you said he's not trying his hardest to win. That means he's okay with losing and is accepting the loss.
His other three losses were in F or SF though.
Thats a good point but im not sure he would let it go that far in the first place thats what I mean.
Well, there's Tsitsipas I forgot him.
I have a hard time believing he doesn't try his best when he breaks his racquets. When he clearly doesn't try, he's like a dead zombie walking on the court and doesn't bother reacting when losing a point. We saw that against Zverev in WTF final.
But 3 for 3 in the last 3 slams!!!
Pretty good role reversal for a guy that used to "major in minors!"
He's killing it in doubles with the Fab right now. Only time I'll ever watch a doubles match.
(1) BO3 and BO5 - big difference - take him as a marathon man. An endurance guy.
Pick your goal and work your strategy and training backwards to be able to peak.
If he is doing it indeed, well, if he does not make it I think there will be lots of tears.
He's playing doubles at Indian Wells.
Now delete this thread and save yourself the embarrassment.
The effect/end result (losing the match against the betting odds) being the same does not imply the cause is the same.
He can surely lose a match as in implementation of an idea/concept/plan. The question is who's idea it is. Hence, the difference in appearance indicating different authors.
is it ok to be ok?
What sort of logic it is? That Djoker lost a Master early round match because he's so determined to win 6 slams in a row?? I mean is it really that hard to accept your guy had an off day and move on?
He hadn't played in almost two months and had a lot going on off the court. Not a good recipe for a successful tournament run.
That's a positive way to see things. I actually hope he skips Miami and plays MC instead. IW and Miami have not much purpose for him at this time of season and this stage of his career.
He had a long and nice break from tennis after winning AO, and is therefore rusty on court.
The match was moved from Tue evening to Wed afternoon due to rain, about 3 days after his R2 match and in less favorable condition (day compared to night session).
The mess surrounding the ATP players council voting not to extend contract with the current ATP president/CEO. When Federer publicly confronted him about the matter, I thought it would likely mess up Novak's tournament. Good it happens at a "cool-down" event for GS.
How is that when Big 4 losses a match we always try to find one particular reason which made him lose on that particular day and just dont admit that the other player was simply better?!
Not to mention how stupid is the whole idea - Djokovic comes out to play a competitive match at one of the best tournaments against a veteran quality player and he is somehow thinking "well I would give 10-15% less here so that I can preserve my energy for the Slams which are months away".
Djoker could honestly do with taking his foot off the pedal in the first half of the season. Further IW/Miami and especially clay Masters wins won't move the needle much for him in the GOAT stakes, although another RG or two would be very helpful.
What he needs to do most is go on a couple more second-half tears winning Wimbledon, USO, WTF and 1-2 Masters. He's more than good enough at those to try for a strategy like that and if he pulls it off he could end up with a viable GOAT claim, assuming he breaks the handful of specific records needed for that in the process.
It's the third consecutive time he loses early after winning the Slam (counting the Laver Cup).
Isn't this tanking business a little disrespectful to the fans? They can't all come to AO, Wimbledon and USO.
No, that would be bad mojo, trying to play less than optimal and then be mentally ready for a GS.
He lost to a very on point Kohlshcreiber. End of story. He pulled out his ol' drama bag to make it seem like fatigue. Unfortunately that will also be the MO in GS matches so there is a chink in that armor.
Djokovic lost fair and square. Kohli outsmarted him and he had problems dealing with his spin. Go practice and come back.
1. Djokovic has to be beyond terrible to be upset in slams where the other guy would have to win 3 sets off him.
2. Today's guys are just not good enough to beat him in slams once he reaches the QF or SF.
If I were acting, I wouldn't smash the racket on my foot of all places.
So he stopped trying in finals all of a sudden? Remember: his previous 2 losses were in finals.
So, we should start expecting early exits from Novak the rest of the masters 1000 until RG?
WOW HOW INSPIRING ND-16. HOW INSPIRING.
I more or less agree. That's why the lacklustre showing wasn't surprising in IW and I don't expect him to win Miami either. I guess his plan is to ramp it up for RG.
I think that would be the wrong decision. He's better off making sure he's absolutely primed for Wimbledon and carries that through to the USO for another 3-Slam season. But he's ambitious so he'll go for RG in like, a really really big way. Hopefully he sticks it to Rafa rather than submitting to him and then ruining Fed's chances of a last Major.
We have a sample size of what, ten tournaments? He's won 3 slams and 2 masters since his comeback. Offhand I can list five losses in that period - to Tsitsipas in Canada, Khachanov in Paris, Zverev at WTF, RBA in Qatar, and now Kohli. That's a good record. He's 31 and still winning, but guess what - he's not going to win always. This is his bonus, just like everything for Federer since 2010.
I guess that's what's hard to accept, huh, that it makes you reexamine your priors and accept that Federer in 14-15 wasn't his best.
Meh. I think it's just more likely that the margins are much smaller over best of 3 sets and guys can compete/get lucky much easier with the top guys both physically and mentally.
Zverev has proven like maybe nobody in the history of the game the absolute gulf in difference between best of 3 and best of 5, and when it comes down to it the latter form is where true greatness outs.
Djokovic is better than everyone else right now, and so he keeps winning (easily) in the majors. It's much easier for guys to have belief against him when they're not faced with the prospect of taking 3 sets.
Like your sentiments, but Djoko did look horrible for this one so I'm not ready to praise Kohly who did choke serving out match first time.
I really don't buy this. Kohlschreiber won in straight sets - do you think Djokovic would have won the next 3 sets?
Maybe Djo stopped eating fish.
For me this performance at slow IW is strong indication his recent fortunes on clay won't change much. Better seeding will help him this year, but a year older won't help on clay. Agree he should focus on Wimby and beyond, maybe snag Miami. Looks like too much time off once again hasn't helped his form any.


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Kind cash donation allows hundreds of children to go to panto
By Susan Lochrie @greenocktele Reporter
CHILDREN IN POVERTY: |Local nurseries are off to panto with Children in Poverty with Ann marie Cunningham.
HUNDREDS of children from nurseries across Inverclyde will be joining in the panto fun this Christmas thanks to a kind donation.
Children in Poverty Inverclyde founder Pat Burke has stepped in to cover the cost of a special festive treat for youngsters across the area.
The charity will pay for 320 golden tickets to the Beacon's giant of a show, Jack and the Beanstalk, starring the likes of Still Game's Jane McCarry and pay for transport too.
Wellpark Children's Centre head Ann Marie Cunningham said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for all our children to get the chance to see a panto.
"It is a great gesture from Pat and we really appreciate it.
"He thinks of everything.
"We wouldn't be able to do it if he wasn't providing the transport too.
"We couldn't afford to bus all the children.
"Now all our pre school children can go together.
"It will be a lovely day out and we are looking forward to having some very happy children on the day."
Other nurseries including Bluebird Family Centre and Larkfield Children's Centre are also getting the chance to go to the show.
Children in Poverty runs a festive activity every Christmas and has been sending kids to pantomime for the last three years.
This festive season they will spend £3,000 on the panto treat thanks to donations from across the community, including Inverclyde School Choirs and Old Gourock and Ashton.
Pat said: "Christmas is an expensive time for families and panto is not always affordable for people.
"It can be difficult trying to get there as well, so we are taking care of all that."
Lisa McRuvie from the Beacon Arts Centre said: "It is fantastic that children who might otherwise not get to come along will have a chance to see the panto.
"It is great the charity are giving them the chance to see it.
"It should be a great show with our favourites like Jane returning."
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Marcatel Selects AGNITY to Deliver Application Platform for NextGen Prepaid Services
March 24, 2010 11:05 AM EDT
AGNITY, Inc., a leading provider of applications, solutions and services to mobile and fixed line service providers and enterprises, announced today at the CTIA Wireless Conference in Las Vegas that Marcatel, one of Mexico's largest full-service providers of video, voice and data telecommunications services, has selected the Silicon Valley-based company's prepaid solution to launch Bienvenidos, Local Services and Calling Card Services throughout the Mexican market.
With the increasingly high customer demand for prepaid services in Mexico, Marcatel is expanding its prepaid offerings. Bienvenidos will be implemented on the AGNITY ACONYX™ Prepaid Applications Suite which offers a converged credit control solution for next generation voice and data networks. This will enable Marcatel to focus on creating a new generation of voice and data applications. Bienvenidos service provides a prepaid-based residential phone and Internet service for rural markets using DECT technology. The service requires creation of advanced prepaid offerings for end users.
Most significantly, AGNITY ACONYX framework provides a Service Creation Environment (SCE), enabling Marcatel to independently develop prepaid service scenarios and marketing offers with a variety of call flows without the need for any third party developers. The carrier-grade, IP-based platform enables rapid deployment of new prepaid applications and services to customers.
Marcatel conducted a rigorous RFP evaluation process during 2009 and AGNITY was included in the short-list of vendors. Soon after the final round, AGNITY was announced as the winner, eliminating the incumbent and other local vendors. AGNITY began the implementation phase for Marcatel in late 2009. The prepaid service implementation will be completed in two phases - the Bienvenidos service will be launched in April 2010 followed by the roll-out of Local Services and Calling Card Services in July 2010. Bienvenidos prepaid services will be available to customers throughout Mexico.
"The growth for prepaid services today is stronger than ever before, but the demand pattern is changing. Beyond the traditional long-distance voice prepaid, now the service providers want to offer a multitude of new Internet applications in a prepaid fashion to their subscribers," said AGNITY CEO Sanjeev Chawla. "The solution we're delivering to Maracatel gives them the capability to focus on application creation for quickly deploying new features and services on the AGNITY platform, ultimately allowing Marcatel to successfully address this new dynamic prepaid market and meet customer demands."
"We needed a solutions partner who understands the fast paced prepaid market environment," said Marcatel CEO Robert K. Lacy. "We have found in AGNITY the experience and expertise to not only get the job done, but to understand our business needs and objectives. We needed to deliver what our customers want quickly, at the quality they expect, and we believe AGNITY has enabled us to do that."
AGNITY enables service providers to quickly deploy next-generation applications and services over converged networks. The AGNITY ACONYX framework provides a flexible environment for rapid application creation and deployment of multiple communication services. AGNITY ACONYX Prepaid Applications Suite is a multi-service and multi-network prepaid solution that will enable Marcatel to quickly and cost-effectively deploy revenue-generating prepaid services over its converged networks.
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Marcatel, a company of the Marcatel Group, is one of the most important corporations in the telecommunications industry in Mexico. It offers local, national and international voice and data services that satisfy, through infrastructure and a high capacity fiber optics network, the communication needs for the business and residential markets, basing its operations on world-class technology. For more information, please visit: www.marcatel.com.
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The China baby diapers market is led by Procter & Gamble Co., Kimberley-Clark, Ever Beauty, Unicharm, and Hengan, which collectively accounted for more than 70% of the highly concentrated market in 2012. According to Transparency Market Research, the market for baby diapers in China is expected to be marked by consistent product development and frequent mergers and acquisitions between Chinese and international companies in the coming years.
The prime driver for the China baby diaper market is the rapid urbanization observed in China. "The steady economic development of Chinese cities over the last few decades has resulted in an urban demographic with the purchasing power to fulfill their every need," says TMR's lead analyst. The steady product advancement in the China baby diapers industry has thus helped the industry ensure steady demand from the modern Chinese consumer. The development of the healthcare sector in China has also reduced the infant mortality rate, which has given a boost to the demand for baby diapers.
The increasing birth rate in China has also led to a growing need for baby diapers. Since the relaxation of China's one child policy, birth rates have grown in China, resulting in a steadily growing demand for various baby care products. Baby diapers are the prime category to benefit from this population boom, which is set to remain the key driver for the China baby diapers industry in the coming years.
The rising purchasing power of Chinese consumers has led to a prominent rise in the demand for advanced diaper technologies such as superabsorbent and ultra-absorbent diapers. The steady expansion of the distribution network has helped fulfill this demand, as advanced baby diaper products from foreign companies can now easily be purchased in China.
Of the various types of diapers in the China baby diapers market, disposable diapers are the overwhelmingly dominant category. Disposable diapers are expected to account for more than 50% of the China baby diapers market by 2017, with super- and ultra-absorbent diapers registering the highest sales. Superabsorbent diapers are likely to be the most popular type of baby diapers, with an expected valuation of US$2.6 bn by the end of 2016. Regular diapers are also expected to exhibit robust growth, at a CAGR of 25.60% from 2011 to 2017. Cloth diapers are likely to follow the disposable diapers segment, trailed by the swim pants and training nappies segments.


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Deze lijst van voetbalinterlands is een overzicht van alle officiële voetbalwedstrijden tussen de nationale teams van Bulgarije en Oostenrijk. De landen hebben tot op heden acht keer tegen elkaar gespeeld. De eerste ontmoeting was een vriendschappelijke wedstrijd in Wenen op 21 mei 1924. Dit was ook de allereerste interland van het Bulgaarse voetbalteam. Het laatste duel, een kwalificatiewedstrijd voor het Wereldkampioenschap voetbal 1994, vond plaats op 13 oktober 1993 in Sofia.

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June 6, 2008 by Kiko Martinez
Fernanda Romero – The Eye
Fernanda Romero stars with Jessica Alba in the thriller "The Eye."
Moving from her home in Mexico City in 2003 to study fashion design in the California, Fernanda Romero never aspired to become a telenovela star, TV host, movie actress, or model. Five years later, she's all of the above and more.
While taking classes in fashion at Santa Monica College, Romero, who was working on some jean campaigns at the time, was introduced to a casting director who thought she would be perfect for the modeling the same style clothing she was marketing.
A career in the entertainment industry came natural to Romero as she started her career in print and television ads for Rock and Republic, Clean and Clear, Pepsi, Apple, and JC Penny.
Although she was having fun as a model, Romero wanted more. Enrolling in acting classes paid off when she was introduced to the world of Spanish TV by landing a role in the Telemundo telenovela "El alma herida." One more novela and eight movies later and Romero has surprised herself by what she has accomplished.
In her most recent film, "The Eye," which was released on DVD last week, Romero stars as Ana Christina Martinez, a young girl from Mexico who is haunted by supernatural images. After Ana's death, her eyes are donated to a blind girl (Jessica Alba) who begins to see the same bizarre visions.
During our interview, Romero talked about what makes Mexico City special to her, what it was like working with Jessica Alba, and how shy she can get during a photo shoot.
You've worked as a singer, dancer, actress, TV hostess, and model. How do you keep everything balanced?
I'm going crazy. (Laughing) It's hard, but I am dedicated to what I do. I love what I do so I try to balance it out – a little bit here, a little bit there. My priority is acting though. I love acting so when I take on a project I am 100 percent devoted to that.
What led you to acting?
When I was a little girl I always like the arts. I was in theater in school and would always sing. I liked it but I didn't think I would be doing it as a career. It's destiny.
What do you miss most about Mexico City?
The energy and the people. I go back home and see all my family. I miss the culture. You don't appreciate a lot of things when you have them. I got to appreciate my family and friends more and the flavor of Mexico. I like to go back there to refuel.
As a Latina actress, is Jessica Alba someone you look up to in the industry?
Absolutely. She is a great girl. My experience with her was great. She has had a great career.
What was the experience like working with someone as talented as Guillermo Arriaga (screenwriter for "Babel," "Amores Perros") for his first film as a director "The Burning Plain?"
For me it was an amazing experience. I was my first time working with a Mexican director. I was so glad it was him. He is very good with his actors. It was an honor to work with him. With him and Charlize [Theron], it was really a great time.
I just saw your video photo shoot for Maxim Magazine today.
Oh, don't tell me that. I get so shy about that video.
Well, Maxim is known for their sexy and tastefully revealing photos, so how comfortable do you have to be with yourself when the photographer asks you to remove another piece of clothing?
Oh my God, I am very particular with that. Between shots I am wearing a jumper. I may not look very shy, but I am. They tell me, "Okay, we have to make it a little sexier" and I'm like, "Really? Aww, I don't want to take any more clothes off."
Is your family old-fashioned? What do they think about the modeling part of your career?
In the beginning it was kind of weird for them because we are part of the Latin culture. They didn't think I could get a career as an actress. They wanted me to get a typical job, find a good boy, get married, and yada, yada, yada. Now, they got used to it and support me. They know that this is what I want to do.
Other than being attractive, what makes a good model?
Being in the moment and having fun with it. I like to have a good connection with the photographer. I like to go with the flow. I don't like attitude and don't like divas. When people are having a good time, it's the best photo shoot.
So, you don't want to be the next big Latina diva?
No, I like to keep myself really rounded. I like to help people and keep my feet on the ground. It's important to me not to forget who I am.
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Sex Roles
December 1986 , Volume 15, Issue 11–12, pp 585–600 | Cite as
Preference for opening lines: Comparing ratings by men and women
Chris L. Kleinke
Frederick B. Meeker
Richard A. Staneski
Opening lines were conceptualized as a method for expanding one's marketplace for dating and marriage partners. In Study 1, university students and employees rated opening lines used by men for meeting women. Respondents (n=600) in one survey rated opening lines for general situations. Respondents (n=431) in a second survey rated opening lines for specific situations, including bars, restaurants, supermarkets, laundromats, and beaches. In Study 2, university students and employees (n=831) rated opening lines used by women for meeting men in general situations. Factor analyses identified three categories of opening lines: cute-flippant, innocuous, and direct. Overall, respondents agreed that cute-flippant opening lines were the least desirable and that innocuous and direct opening lines were the most desirable. Within this general consensus, there was a consistent tendency for women to dislike cute-flippant opening lines more than men and to prefer innocuous opening lines more than men. These differences were related to sex role socialization. Discussion focused on reasons people persist in using cute-flippant opening lines and on an attributional analysis of responses to opening lines.
Beach Social Psychology Specific Situation Role Socialization General Consensus
The authors express thanks to Carl La Fong.
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http://www.JewishWorldReview.com | He wore a big Stetson hat and a bolo (a Western tie). People called him "Cowboy."
I was at a funeral when I met this tall, handsome, 50-something black man. I asked Cowboy what he did for a living, and he said that he distributed beer. I told him I never developed a taste for the stuff, and he laughed and said, "Neither have I." He chuckled at the oddity of someone who disliked beer becoming one of the most successful distributors in his territory — with several people "under him."
I asked what he did before the distribution job. Without hesitation, he said, "Prison — seven-and-a-half years." He said he grew up with an angry, mean father. His mother and father fought constantly and openly in front of him. His violent, ill-tempered father repeatedly yelled at him for real and imagined misdeeds, big and small. "I was just a mean young man," Cowboy said. "I was mean because my Dad was mean."
He began committing crimes, but, interestingly, not crimes of theft. "I just attacked people. Sometimes I might be in a park with a group of friends, and a buddy might dare me to hit some guy who was just walking by. So I'd do it — walk right up to a stranger and knock him down." A particularly hideous assault landed Cowboy behind bars for seven-and-a-half years.
"It was probably the best thing that happened to me," he said. "It gave me time to re-examine my life. I realized that I had to stop blaming my anger on my father. My father did not pick up a rock and hit an innocent person — I did. My father didn't strike that man with a weapon — I did." Cowboy read everything he could get his hands on behind bars, especially psychology, and he put his own life under a microscope.
When he got out of prison, no employer wanted to take a chance on him. He finally approached a beer company, willing to accept any job. They offered one — as a floor sweeper, which he eagerly accepted. He impressed his employer with his willingness to do anything at anytime with enthusiasm and without complaint. They gave him more and more responsibilities, finally promoting him to salesman. He quickly became the top seller in his area, after which he received larger territorial responsibility.
As he spoke, with his soft, pleasant voice, I thought of the dramatic contrast between the former angry young man and the middle-aged man who calmly and confidently stood before me telling this story. Mourners constantly interrupted our talk, as people streamed by to greet him. He would smile, hug and shed tears — this was his sister's funeral — and provide words of encouragement to mourner after mourner.
Cowboy introduced me to his wife and said he has two kids — one a daughter from his wife's previous marriage. His daughter, Cowboy said, had the same attitude as he did at that age. He convinced his daughter that life follows attitude, and told her to take personal responsibility. His daughter, he happily said, got the message.
Cowboy's teenage son, however, began running around with a "bad crowd." "My daughter turned her life around, but my son doesn't get it — yet. I tell him the decisions he makes today affect his life tomorrow, but so far . . . " Cowboy's voice trails off.
"Doesn't your son get it," I asked, "by understanding your experiences?"
"You would think that after what I went through, it would inspire him to avoid making the same mistakes. But one of the many things I have learned is that you can have the best of intentions, but if someone does not want to listen, they won't — at least not yet. But sooner or later . . . " Again Cowboy's voice trailed off, and for one brief moment he lost his smile.
"Life is good," he said. "It is never too late to learn that, but some people learn it later than others."
"Why not write about your life," I suggested, "and tell your story to others, since so many young people have no father, or in your case, a bad relationship with him?"
"Lots of people have suggested that," he said, "and someday I might get around to doing it."
I asked permission to write a column about his life. "Who knows the number of people you might touch. After all," I told him, "you've just inspired me." Cowboy smiled, and turned and hugged yet another mourner while whispering words of encouragement in her ear.


The US FED announced a decision to keep the federal funds rate unchanged. The decision was made at a meeting on 30th-31st January. The rate remained at 1.25% - 1.50% per annum, according to FOMC's communiqué.
Experts and market participants expected this exact decision would be taken. Analysts' expectations of inflation changes were fully justified. The FED noted that this indicator would have risen to a key level of 2% by the end of 2018.
As the communiqué says, the information received after FOMC's meeting in December points to the labour market's continuous consolidation and the growth of economic activity at a very fast pace. The growth in the sphere of employment, consumer spending, and capital expenditure has been solid and the unemployment rate has remained low. On a year-on-year basis, both inflation and core inflation remained below 2%, the report mentions.
According to the FED, market indicators of inflation compensation have risen in the past months, but they are still low. The indicators of long-term inflation expectations based on surveys have slightly changed, in general.
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Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. If you have never had difficulty staying on task and focusing it may be hard to understand why your child behaves the way he does even though you have a diagnosis.
In my practice I work with children with ADHD and their parents every day. What I have observed is that parents who do their research about ADHD and work closely with me to actively help their children see effective results sooner than those who only rely on medication.
If you will make adjustments in the home and in the way you communicate with your child, you will see your child adapt and correct his behaviors more quickly.
So, let's look at 9 ways to better understand your child with ADHD!
Your child may or may not have the "H." Children who struggle with focusing but don't show the restlessness or impulsivity are typically diagnosed with ADHD inattentive type . These children are less prone to disruptive behavior These kids typically don't receive diagnosis until later in elementary or even middle school when their struggle focusing and staying organized really shows up. Children who are highly active physically, can't ever sit still for more than a few seconds, show impulsivity are typically diagnosed with ADHD with Hyperactivity and Impulsivity.
Your child's brain has trouble shifting gears. You may notice your child can seem intensely focused when he is absorbed in an activity. You might hear this called hyperfocused. This is the reason your child may become upset when asked to stop doing something he is engaged in, like a favorite activity at school or playing a video game. Experts call this an inability to "attention switch." and it can be frustrating for you and your child's teachers. Understanding that this is really a brain thing and not defiance will go a long way!
Your child doesn't want to fail. It's likely that she avoids the tasks that are hard for her to do because she doesn't want to fail. Children with ADHD often exhibit behavior that sure seems like defiance (refusing, tantrums, outbursts, avoidance) when faced with tasks that require focus and organization. Your child is actually behaving this way because she is afraid deep within that she will fail.
You are a powerful agent in positively changing your child's behavior. When you give your child positive reinforcement when he is doing well, he can learn to reign in his extreme behavior and enjoy having positive relationships with parents and teachers.
Your child may feel people don't like her. It can be heartbreaking to watch. Children with ADHD often have trouble getting along with peers and adults because their impulsivity causes them to interrupt, get into people's personal space and otherwise irritate others. Having your child in therapy will be an opportunity for her to work through these feelings while learning social skills and ways to regulate her behavior.
Your child will benefit from loving structure. I say "loving" because often parents mistake the word structure for hard strict rules. Stay positive and come from love as you implement systems such as check-lists, use of timers, organizational plans and predictable routines. Children with ADHD do best when they know what to expect and have loving "bumpers" that will redirect them to the task at hand.
Your child needs fun time with you. When children with ADHD receive negative feedback all day long, it can wear down self-esteem. It's important for you and your child to have special one-on-one fun time. Board games, building a Lego tower or throwing the ball in the yard will help strengthen your child against threats to his self-worth.
Your child needs to know you support and love her every day. I know you likely become frustrated with your child and her behavior. But it is so important you remind her every day several times each day that you love her and are there for her no matter what.
Your child CAN learn to manage his ADHD symptoms. With your help and the help of a licensed therapist along with teachers who are supportive, your child CAN learn skills and behavior management tools. You can set you child up for success and help him feel positively about himself by being involved, informed and staying positive.


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ASU Football: All-Sun Devils teams
ASU Football: 'All-Sun Devils first team' kickers and punters
See who were the best of the best on special teams
By Nick Krueger Jun 2, 2014, 9:00am MST
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We chose Trevor Hankins and Thomas Weber as our "second team" members which made our first team decision much tougher.
The efforts of the following players during their time at Arizona State is unparalleled. Their was no one better than these men at the kicker and punter positions respectively. They may not have gotten a lot of glory but they were counted on when the Sun Devils needed them the most in late-game situations.
It is one of the most burdening and mentally difficult positions to play in football. The kicker or punter may only step onto the field once or twice in a single game but the fan base might pin the entire loss on their shoulders for missing that last-second field goal. Without further build-up, here are the two players who made that clutch punt inside the 20-yard line or long 50-yard field goal more often than not.
Luis Zendejas: "Automatic" was inducted into the Arizona State Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 for his tremendous efforts as a Sun Devil. Zendejas made second team All-Pac-10 as a freshman after putting 16 of 20 through the uprights that season and making all 45 extra points.
He scored 102 points his sophomore season once again making all 30 extra points he attempted as well as 24 of 31 field goals. In 1983, Zendejas was named a consensus All-American making 28 of 37 field goals. His senior year production dropped off slightly only converting 13 of 20 field goals and finishing with 72 points but his remarkable consistency over four years for the Sun Devils would be tough for any kicker to duplicate.
The Mexico City, Mexico native finished his Arizona State career with 380 career points. He played for five years in the NFL with Dallas and Philadelphia but couldn't find much success making only 37 of 55 field goals.
The Zendejas family has owned collegiate kicking in the state of Arizona for the better part of two decades. Zendejas also had two brothers, Max and Tony. Max kicked for Arizona at roughly the same time Luis was in Tempe and still holds kicking records for the Wildcats. Tony kicked for Nevada-Reno and then later went on to the NFL and most recently Alex Zendejas Jr. kicked for Arizona from 2008-11. Alan Zendejas also kicked for Arizona State from 1987-89 making all 60 of his extra points and 24 of 39 career field goals.
Mike Black: Black was incredibly consistent during his time at Arizona State from 1979-82. In fact, he was a teammate of Zendejas during the 1981 and 1982 seasons making them one of the most impressive special teams units in Arizona State history.
Black struggled somewhat his freshman year punting 55 times for an average of 37.9 yards per punt but then turned it on over the next three seasons. In 1980, 1981 and 1982 he was named first team All-Pac-10 punter averaging 43.4, 42.5 and 44.3 yards per punt respectively in those seasons. Other punters may have punted more often for a better average but no one player was more consistent over a four-year period at Arizona State than Mike Black.


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Q: cups now says "job completed" but nothing is sent to printer; was working fine Brother HL-L5200DW connected via wifi set up easily and printed fine for over a year.  Now all I can print are test pages and config info from the printer control panel.  Afaik things look normal on that panel, and eventually it lapses into "deep sleep" when I stop trying to use it.
cups 1.7.2 on Ubuntu 16.10 says "job completed" immediately when I try to print anything, even an administrative test page, and files with names like c00208 accumulate in /var/spool/cups with those timestamps, but nothing is sent to the printer; no attempt seems to be made to contact the printer, and no error message appears in the cups admin environment.
I don't know what might have changed, other than normal package upgrades.  Around the time the trouble started I had downloaded the Brother app to my Android phone, but never could get it to print anything, so I deleted it.  Now I have a new phone which has never had the app on it, afaik.  I suppose it's possible that the app caused some misconfiguration somewhere, but I don't recall there being any communication between my Ubuntu laptop and the Android phone, or installing any brother ppa links.  I have purged and reinstalled cups.  I see a 15K-line file with this:
D [19/Dec/2019:23:49:52 -0800] [Job 145] Removing document files.
D [19/Dec/2019:23:49:52 -0800] cupsdMarkDirty(---J-)
D [19/Dec/2019:23:49:52 -0800] cupsdSetBusyState: newbusy="Dirty files", busy="Dirty files"

which might have been generated when I fired up cups to look at the logs, but seems odd.
I don't know what to try next.  Any suggestions?  TIA

A: This same sympton I have experienced with another Brother model DCP-T310.
First I tried installing the printer by installing the Brother's drivers from a .deb file (using Ubuntu 20.04). So CUPS would see the printer, if I would power if off, CUPS would notice that, but whenever sending a test page, the Job would appear as completed, but nothing was being printed in the end.
After some forums, I found that the .deb for the drivers is not enough. I finally solved it by using an installation tool from Brother, which is a bash script. Running that solved my problem. You can find it for the model DCP-T310 here, but I'm sure there will be a similar one for yours.
Hope this helps...

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SPRINGFIELD DESIRE (4) was a debut winner from the pocket trail from gate 3 and then using the passing lane to score. His run behind the smart filly MISS MONEYBAGS from gate 6 had merit and then was beaten by the gate in the Paleface Adios. With the race experience he can take this.
SEA HAWKE (1) will take great benefit from his debut when working hard in the run after being sent forward from gate 5. Fighting hard to the line the run was full of merit. With the improved gate he can look to build off that.
GIVE ME A GO (3) made his debut when beaten 12m behind THAT'S BETTOR. He eased back early to find position and held his ground in the run to the wire. He can settle closer here and is right in the mix.
FIRE UP FRANCO (7) will be further tightened from his latest run which was his 2nd run back from a break and just 3rd run since May 2017. Last start he was hitting the line strongly from well back in the pack over the 2138m trip. Forget his 1st up run when making an error, this appeals.
PUNTERS DELIGHT (5) has been freshened since last seen when fading out in the run at Redcliffe. A winner on the triangle 4 starts back when leading throughout off gate 1 he was finding the line strongly at his next start when off the 2nd line. In a tricky contest he can feature.
ARTIKULATE MISS (6) With even luck in transit, this is well within reach.
MISTER FANTANGLES (1) starts back he found the line nicely in a similar type race when 2nd to GOVINNI and last start was only 2m from the winner. The gate helps.
SPIRIT WALKER (2) has been runner-up at each of her past 4 starts, the latest when getting within a head of the very smart NEEDLE. Stepping straight to the front 2 starts back she was gripping on but couldn't hold off the challenge of SCORCHED. She can step here and will be hard to stop.
QUIETLY SPOKEN (4) will appreciate being 10m closer to SPIRIT WALKER from their last meeting when beaten 10m. Her win from the mobile 3 starts back was a classy effort when going to the front and keeping the tempo on all the way to a slick mile win. She is in this.
SPRINGBANK EDEN (7) looks well placed here from the 20m tape following his last start 2nd. With the right run he can give this a shake.
GET IN THE GROOVE (2) lands her best gate in some time and finds a field likely even a shade easier than what she has been meeting. On Sat night from the 2nd line she was too strong to win a mares qualifier when racing wide. She looks to have their measure here and can go back-to-back.
MR MEDDLE (8) will need a slice of luck from this gate but does have the option to be away form the pegs early as the lone back-rower. He looked to take them all the way last start over the 2138m trip and was only grabbed late by the swooping JOSSIE JAMES.
PARISIAN ROCKSTAR (3) attacked the line strongly 4 starts back when 2nd to FIRE AND ICE in a qualifier and from an improved gate is some chance.
MONIVAE (4) can feature again in this.
GINA MACH (1) struggled to see space when needed last start in a Gold Pot heat and in a good last 800m split didn't get out in time to qualify for the final. Her form has been good from tough gates and landing the ace gate for the 1st time in her career gets the options and looks hard to stop.
MAJOR GENERALJUJON (5) had been building towards a win and with the advantage of gate 1 last time out at Redcliffe went straight to the front and wsa a comfortable 15m winner. Both his past 2 starts here at AP have been solid when 3rd in each and he is in the mix again.
PHOTOZEN (8) will get a cosy trip here and can look to issue a closing challenge when the gaps open. He is knocking on the door.
TUESDAYS FELLA (7) is an exotic player from the wide gate.
INCITER (4) will strip fitter from his latest start when resuming from a break. Finding running line position from gate 5 he was hitting the line in good style to finish 2m from the winner NOVENA ROSE. Not seen at the trials for his return he gets a chance in an open contest.
SUBTLE ADVICE (8) found his race last time out here on Friday and was able to lead all the way from gate 1 to end a long run of outs. He had been building toward the win after some tidy efforts from wide gates. With a slice of luck from this gate he can feature.
MISS POSITIVITY (3) Her past 3 starts have been from wide gates and not looked entirely comfortable at the triangle and the bigger track and better gate can see improvement.
PROFICIENT (7) despite the wide gate can issue a challenge in this line-up.
SUBTLE DELIGHT (12) is having a luckless run with the barriers and comes up with another stinger. His run last week from gate 7 was strong when he was 3-wide for a long way of the 2138m trip and was still fighting to the line when 8m in arrears of JOSSIE JAMES. With some front-line tempo he can finish over the top.
OASIS DREAM (1) put in a good effort last week when 3 -wide the trip, giving the trail to the winner ROCK WITH SAM and still fighting strongly at the line to claim the silver only 7m from the winner. With the options from the gate he is a big threat here.
HARD TO HEAR (2) has been top 3 in his past 5 in succession, the last 4 all from the 2nd line, he is right in this.
BUCKHORN EXCHANGE (6) Starting fav in an Aspirational on Sat night he was nabbed on the line when beaten a half-neck. He can go close again.
JOYS A BABE (3) has been running well from tough gates in open class events and despite her efforts is not getting the rewards. She found the line strongly 2 starts back to be 3m from the winner AMJORJO and with her best gate in some time can be 1st to the pegs and look to dictate terms.
MATTGREGOR (11) returned from a spell last time out and from gate 4 went to the front and was never in danger to make it 4 wins in succession. With big targets this campaign he faces a tough gate this time around but his class cannot be denied.
AVONNOVA (10) resumes for another preparation with the $1m stakes barrier in sight. He can look to trail into this and will be thereabouts.
JACKAROO BROMAC (5) Finding running line cover are key to his chances and he will be looking to swoop late.
BANGKOK BRAVADO (2) had been racing well without cashing in and after 3 successive placed runs where he worked hard in each occasion and was never beaten more than 3m was taken to Redcliffe for a confidence builder when putting them to the sword for a 35m victory. He can look to roll forward to take control of this.
BONNIE JUJON (1) has been around the money of late and found her race last start at Redcliffe. Sent to the breeze from gate 5 she was under pressure but dug in for the fight to hold them out on the line under heavy rain. With the options from the gate she is right in this.
ONLY ONE PROMISE (6) was aiming up for the hat-trick last start when starting fav over the 2138m trip from the 5-hole. With even luck this time around he can feature.
THE HARLEM HAMMER (10) If the speed is too strong off the front, look for her swooping late.


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Q: NextJS api route works perfectly locally (creates 200+ records) and it's broken on Vercel This is my API route:

And the code:
import type { NextApiRequest, NextApiResponse } from "next";
import axios from "axios";
import prisma from "../../../lib/prisma";

interface Platform {
  id: number;
  abbreviation: string;
  alternative_name: string;
  category: number;
  created_at: number;
  generation: number;
  name: string;
  platform_logo: {
    id: number;
    alpha_channel: boolean;
    animated: boolean;
    height: number;
    image_id: string;
    url: string;
    width: number;
    checksum: string;
  };
  slug: string;
  summary: string;
  updated_at: number;
  url: string;
  versions: number[];
  checksum: string;
}

export default async function handler(
  req: NextApiRequest,
  res: NextApiResponse
) {
  const url = "https://api.igdb.com/v4/platforms";

  const headers = {
    "client-id": process.env.TWITCH_IGDB_CLIENT_ID,
    authorization: "Bearer my_token",
    "accept-encoding": "*",
  };

  const body = `fields *, platform_family.*, platform_logo.*;
  limit 500;`;

  const response = await axios.post(url, body, { headers });

  console.log("The response status is:", response.status);

  if (response.status == 200) {
    await response.data.forEach(async (p: Platform) => {
      try {
        const platform = await prisma.platform
          .create({
            data: {
              category: p.category,
              name: p.name,
              slug: p.slug,
              platform_logo_url: p.platform_logo?.url, // Todo, sanitize this url.
              hashtag: p.name, // Todo, convert name to hashtag
            },
          });

        console.log("Created platforms", platform);
      } catch (e) {
        console.log(e)
      }

    });
  } else {
    console.log(response.status);
  }

  res.status(200).json({ message: "Imported all platforms." });
}

Locally I hit the url: http://localhost:3000/api/igdb/refresh_platforms and I can see the 199 platforms in my local database.
On Vercel, I sometimes get 3 inserted, sometimes none inserted, sometimes, 55 inserted.
It seems completely arbitrary and I'm totally confused.
What am I doing wrong here?

A: The solution was to use for..of - that fixed the problem. Thanks @phil
    for (const p of response.data) {
      try {
        const platform = await prisma.platform.create({
          data: {
            category: p.category,
            name: p.name,
            slug: p.slug,
            platform_logo_url: p.platform_logo?.url, // Todo, sanitize this url.
            hashtag: p.name, // Todo, convert name to hashtag
          },
        });

        console.log("[igdb] Platform created", platform);
      } catch (e) {
        console.log("[igdb] Platform already exists, skipping", p.name);
      }
    }


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Reminders from Odessa Police Dept.
In view of the motorcycle races scheduled for the next two weekends, Odessa chief of police Brent Dell reminds local and visiting riders of off-road recreational vehicles, including dirt bikes, that within the town limits of Odessa riders must display a use permit decal issued by the Department of Licensing.
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Imagine a global community of investors who can invest in any stock, anywhere in the world. It doesn't matter if that stock is in Japan, Korea, Germany, India, Russia, Chile, Brazil, or even the Congo for that matter. With this globalized market you don't even have to worry about such things as a language barrier, international fees, or currency conversions. You just invest where you want and move on to your next investment.
Even now in the current age of technology a lot of the stock market is centered around local markets, and it's only getting smaller every day as investors are turning to more private companies rather than large international companies. This is mostly because the smaller, private companies are a safer bet than the large companies that might have trouble with the current changing markets.
So what if there was a way to go more global rather than local and extend your reach beyond your more localized markets?
Luckily, there's news of that sort of market being developed now as we speak. A company called Capitalista, part of the Konzortia Capital organization, is developing a New Asset Offering (NAO) Index that does just that, and extends beyond local to a broader scope.
There's also the fact that any company can use InveStart to raise capital right off the bat. How is this used? Simple: By issuing a New Asset Class (NAC) that's then used to allow other investors to "opt-in" with their investments in the hopes of a return down the road. This process of capital raising is called an NAO and essentially what you're doing is creating a new asset that acts as both a security and negotiable liquid instrument with intrinsic value that represents buying power at the same time. All of this works through InveStart, and after the NAO has been finalized and listed in Capitalista's NAO Index, it is now a tradeable security that can be easily liquidated.
For investors, this is a great new tool for getting in on the founding of new securities/NACs, and on the ground floor of companies that are looking to expand. It is honestly a win/win for everyone involved in the market since companies using InveStart can use it to build up capital quicker than they could have through older methods with investors opting in real time with little to no downtime between investments.
What makes this even better is there's even a developing market for this thanks to Capitalista who will list this new asset in Capitalisa's NAO Index, and the assets can be traded just like any other asset on the secondary market for next to nothing. No fees for trading like stocks or funds. Just package it and trade it.
Now all of this might sound too good to be true. A lot of new tools and instruments have been created in the last year that have promised a lot of things, only to fall flat. What makes this any different?
What allows the creation of this NAO Index is the fact that these tradeable equities (NACs) have been created digitally by taking advantage of blockchain technology.
The blockchain technology, explained in simple terms, can be seen as a global network with no central governing entity which is what makes it decentralized and allows for information to be stored in what are called ledgers, but are not stored on anyone´s computer or server per se. Blockchain could very well be compared to the accounting books that were used not long ago where an immutable but transparent record was kept, and transactions were validated by those that took that role within the network. Information can be seen by everyone, but it cannot be "copied" nor modified, which eliminates the possibility of running into the double-entry problem if applied to the economics of money.
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In the same way as when the Wright brothers gave birth to the first fully functional aircraft in 1903 they probably couldn´t picture a Boeing 747 carrying up to 660 passengers, those that created the first digital forms of decentralized assets using blockchain couldn´t image a thing such as a NAC and the NAO Index.
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