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Camila Cabello / Album
Other albums by Camila Cabello
Consequences (orchestra)
Never Be the Same
Camila Cabello 11/2/2018
The debut solo album by singer Camila Cabello, the eponymously titled Camila, is a warmly produced set of romantic pop punctuated by several rhythmically infectious Latin-influenced tracks informed by her Cuban heritage. Notably, Camila comes roughly two years after Cabello's much publicized departure from the all-female pop ensemble Fifth Harmony. While her exit begged some concerns (Was she a self-centered diva? Or just a singer with an abundance of personality and creative drive?), the release of several pre-album singles, most notably the deliciously steamy, piano-driven "Havana" (featuring rapper Young Thug), largely turned audiences in her favor. Purportedly, the reaction was so favorable it cause Cabello d (who was born in Cuba and raised in Miami) and her producers (Frank Dukes, Jarami, Skrillex, and others) to delay the album's release, adding songs that better reflected the Latin vibe of "Havana." Whatever the case, it worked, and there are several other Latin-inflected songs here, including the sultry, electronica-tinged, dancehall-ready "She Loves Control," and the buoyantly percussive, steel drum-flavored "Inside Out," in which Cabello sings briefly in Spanish. Along with the aforementioned "Havana," these are easily the most potent songs on the album, and showcase Cabello's effusively resonant voice and playful charisma. Elsewhere, cuts like the R&B-tinged anthem "All These Years" and the yearning, singer/songwriter-esque "Consequences" are emotionally resonant, lyrical songs that stick with you. There are also some nice, upbeat pop moments like the euphoric opener "Never Be the Same," with its falsetto pre-chorus and deftly placed Afro-Cuban drum sample. Similarly engaging is the steamy late-album banger "Into It," in which Cabello wryly coos to her would-be paramour, "Add up the things I wanna do to you, it's infinite/I mean...if you're into it." With tracks as contagious as "Into It" and "Havana," it's hard to imagine even the most resolute Fifth Harmony devotee not getting into it. Ultimately, Camila is a refreshing debut that makes good on Cabello's flight to pop freedom with songs that feel like they were borne out her own life experience and artistic point of view. ~ Matt Collar
# Track Artist Length
1 Never Be the Same Camila Cabello 3:44
2 All These Years Camila Cabello 2:41
3 She Loves Control Camila Cabello 2:54
4 Havana Camila Cabello 3:33
5 Inside Out Camila Cabello 2:59
6 Consequences Camila Cabello 2:55
7 Real Friends Camila Cabello 3:30
8 Something's Gotta Give Camila Cabello 3:51
9 In the Dark Camila Cabello 3:36
10 Into It Camila Cabello 2:53
11 Never Be the Same [Radio Edit] Camila Cabello 3:44


Dealing with heating repair issues can be expensive, and problems can seem to pop up out of nowhere. The best way to reduce the chances of an expensive repair bill hitting you suddenly, though, is to be diligent in taking care of the unit in your house. Be mindful of these four concerns, and you'll avoid racking up bigger costs in the long run.
The heating system in a house should be inspected once a year. If it's connected to an additional unit that handles air conditioning needs, you'll likely want to have it inspected in the spring. If your heating system is a standalone setup, then try to have it inspected in the early fall.
During the inspection period, you can also ask the contractor handling the job to take the time to tune your system up, especially if it hasn't been worked on in more than a year. Cleaning can also be done, to ensure that your setup will be operating as efficiently as possible.
Changing the filters in a heating system depends heavily on both the types of filters you use and the presence of potential sources of filth. Four-inch models ought to be swapped out every two months, and five-inch wants should be swapped every three months. Folks who live by themselves and have no pets may be able to go as long as every six months, but it's still a good idea to check every couple months just to be sure. If you're dealing with concerns like dust from a woodworking area, you may want to consider maintaining a three-week schedule for performing filter changes.
Sometimes it's better to spend more money now to avoid spending even more in the future, and that's the case when it comes to hiring a qualified contractor. Every state has a licensing commission, and you can check with them to ensure a company has been registered before you hire them. It's also a good idea to ask whether a contracting firm is bonded and insured.
There are a number of professional organizations in the industry, including the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Mechanical Contractors Association of America. Many major manufacturers in the industry, including Rheem, Ruud, Trane and Lennox, also certify contractors to deal with heating repair work on their systems. Companies like Mauzy Heating, Air & Solar can help with your needs.


It seems appropriate to publish the first picture of the Roseberry House after the windows and shutters have been installed on the day that Dennis Bertland, the architectural historian we've engaged to assist us, provided a briefing on his investigation into the date of construction and for whom the house was built.
Contrary to my earliest inference, that it may have been built for John Tabor Kempe before the American Revolution, it appears it was erected in the 1780s or even 1790s for either John Roseberry or Joseph Roseberry, his son. The land was bought at a sheriff's sale in 1787 by John Roseberry. It is clear that it was owned by Peter Kinney, who had purchased it from Daniel and William Coxe and John Tabor Kempe in 1772. Kinney was deeply involved as a soldier in the war, and his financial affairs were a mess, which resulted in the sheriff's sale. He almost certainly was not in a position financially to erect the house.
It is unclear which Roseberry had the place built. Joseph purchased the property from his father in 1797, but may have been living there prior to that time. The preliminary dendrochronology report indicates the major timbers for the building were cut in 1788-1800, so it is probable the house was erected then. We may never get a definitive answer on the individual responsible, but we now have a pretty firm date.
Incidentally, by tracing immigration records and ships' passenger lists Dennis found that the family's original name was Rosenburger, and the family was German rather than English or Scottish. He says the evidence is not definitive, and genealogies can be confused, but that's the most likely story based on what he found. There's much more to come in the next several months; he expects to complete his research by the end of May.


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Direct Admission Programs
You are probably familiar with the application and admissions process that universities need – submitting an application, waiting to hear back from the college about the acceptance (or rejection), and deciding whether or not to accept the college's offer. And many students will approach the application process in the same way. However, there is a new option on the table, and it's called direct admission programs. What exactly is it, what does its presence in the application process imply, and should you use it?
What is direct admission?
What exactly is meant by "direct admission"? Direct admission is a program intended to enhance college access by ensuring that all high school seniors know they are qualified for admission to various colleges and universities.
An acceptance letter will be sent to the student directly from the institution; the student will not need to submit a separate application to the college. These letters typically include offers of financial assistance as well. It is comparable to seeking pre-approval for a credit card or a mortgage.
How do direct admission programs work?
How do direct admission programs work? A few distinct programs, including Concourse and the Common Application, now use direct admission (Common App).
Students can build a profile on Concourse and have it validated by a guidance counselor, teacher, or another school representative; however, a price of $75 associated with using the service can sometimes be waived. The profile must include the student's SAT scores, GPAs, college interests, location, and other fundamental particulars. The next step is for Concourse to "match" the pupils with colleges and universities involved in the initiative.
The Common Application has also recently implemented direct admission. Students who had completed their profiles but still needed to submit their applications had their information shared with schools.
Niche and FastTrak are two examples of such services that currently provide students with direct admissions procedures. You want to ensure that you're working with a program partnered with schools you're interested in. You also want to make sure that you weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each program before you sign up for any of them if you're considering enrolling in any of them. If you're considering enrolling in any of these, make sure you only spend what is necessary.
Do I still need to complete an admission application?
Do I still need to complete an admission application? Yes! Direct Admission programs will let you know which schools and universities are prepared to admit you, but you will still need to complete the rest of the admissions process to be considered for enrollment. We ask you to visit the college website for a list of the required application materials and dates.
Suppose you want to participate in the direct admission program. In that case, you have to make sure that you submit all of the required application materials before the time set by each college. After submitting your application and allowing sufficient time for it to be processed by the schedule provided by the institution, you will be sent the official letter of acceptance.
Do I still need to take a placement or standardized tests like the ACT or SAT?
Do I still need to take a placement or standardized tests like the ACT or SAT? Even though many of the colleges and universities that are a part of the direct admission program do not require students to submit their ACT or SAT scores, students should still consult the websites of the institutions that are at the top of their list of choices to learn more about the testing recommendations that are currently in place at those institutions.
If the school requires applicants to have a specific ACT or SAT score, you could be asked to provide those numbers.
What kinds of colleges and universities are participating in direct admission programs?
What kinds of colleges and universities are participating in direct admission programs? The Direct Admissions program includes participation from a wide range of excellent educational establishments, including a mix of not-for-profit public and private schools and colleges and universities. Direct admissions schools include:
Community, technical, and tribal colleges that offer certificates and associate degrees (sometimes called "two-year degrees") in career fields and general education credits designed to prepare a student to transfer to a university to complete a bachelor's degree. These degrees and certificates are sometimes referred to as "two-year degrees."
Public colleges that provide alternatives for earning a bachelor's degree (often referred to as "four-year degrees") in various fields of study and offer on-campus accommodation opportunities for students who desire a residential experience.
Colleges and universities that are private and not-for-profit and that provide students with the opportunity to earn certifications, associate's degrees, and bachelor's degrees in a wide range of subject areas, as well as, in most cases, the choice to live on campus.
Please be aware that transfer students from community colleges and tribal colleges are warmly welcomed and accepted at public and private universities.
Direct admission programs participating colleges and universities
More than fifty different schools and institutions are participating in the direct admission pilot program in 2022-23. These educational establishments include community colleges, tribal colleges, technical colleges, and public and private universities. Included among the participating institutions are:
Public and Tribal Two-Year Colleges
Alexandria Technical and Community College
Anoka Technical College
Anoka-Ramsey Community College
Century College
Dakota County Technical College
Fond Du Lac Tribal and Community College
Hennepin Technical College
Minneapolis College
Minnesota North College
Minnesota State College Southeast
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Normandale College
North Hennepin Community College
Northland Community and Technical College
Northwest Technical College
Pine Technical and Community College
Red Lake Nation College
Rochester Community and Technical College
St. Paul College
South Central College
St. Cloud Technical and Community College
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Public four-year universities
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Southwest Minnesota State University
University of Minnesota, Crookston
University of Minnesota, Duluth
University of Minnesota, Morris
Private colleges and universities
Bethany Lutheran College
College of Saint Benedict
The College of St. Scholastica
Concordia University St. Paul
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Saint John's University
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
What are the pros and cons of direct admission programs?
What are the pros and cons of direct admission programs? Below are some of the benefits and drawbacks of direct admissions.
Pro: It saves you time
The most important advantage of direct admission for students is the time it saves them compared to traditional admission methods. Because the user is only required to fill out a single profile for each program, they can save countless hours when filling out applications. In addition, some of the schools that provide direct admission do not require candidates to submit an essay at all.
Pro: It saves you money
Students get to keep more money, which is another significant advantage of direct admission. The expense of applying to universities can quickly build up. Still, if you take advantage of direct admission programs, you may have to pay a single fee to "apply" to numerous institutions simultaneously!
Con: Few schools employ it
Only a few colleges currently employ direct admission because it is still relatively new, and it is still being determined whether or not it will become a more common method of applying to schools. Because of this, it is unlikely that the school of your dreams will accept an application of this kind.
Having all the necessary information is essential before choosing any course of action. AdmissionSight is always here to assist you if you have any questions or concerns. We have more than ten years of expertise assisting students in successfully navigating the challenging admissions process.
Consult with AdmissionSight and find out what we can do to help you get into the school of your choice by ensuring that you are sufficiently aware and well-prepared for the application process.

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Big Sean Speaks on Allegedly Being Owed Millions by Kanye West
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Fresh off stating that he had parted ways with G.O.O.D. Music, Big Sean has now suggested that he's owed millions by Kanye West, who called signing the Finally Famous artist to the label "the worst thing" he's ever done during a Drink Champs interview on Thursday night.
At one point during the interview, Ye joked that his signing of Sean back in 2007 would be on his tombstone. "The worst thing I've ever done was sign Big Sean," he said in the interview.
In the same interview, Yeezy also took issue with Sean (as well as John Legend) for—in his words—working against his unsuccessful presidential bid last year. "Both John Legend and Big Sean, when I ran for office, got used quick by the Democrats. … I don't rock with neither of them," he said.
Meanwhile, Sean announced Thursday night—just as Ye's interview was debuting—that he had been asked to appear on Drink Champs in the future. He also shared photos of him and Ye together, stating they had been spoken recently.
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BT have announced an increase to their phone, broadband and TV services in September, the second price increase in a year.
BT Sport will increase by up to £4.50 per month depending on your package. The standard price for BT Sport on BTTV if you're out of contract is going up by £2.50 per month. BT Sport on Sky is increasing by £2 per month, as is the app-only BT Sport.


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RAINFALL AND COMMERCE AND POLITICS.
occurred the severe financial panic of 1893 to 1894. This panic occurred one or two years before the greatest deficiency of rainfall and thus differed from the preceding panics which occurred one or two years after the greatest deficiency. But a very marked depression in business activity continued throughout the interval 1893 to 1897 inclusive.
It is thus evident that every severe financial panic has been closely associated with a protracted period of deficient rainfall, and there has been no period of protracted drought without a severe financial panic except a period, the effects of which were masked by the large disturbances attending our civil war. Hence, it is difficult to avoid the conviction that periods of deficient rainfall are the paramount causes of the periods of commercial distress, especially when the means by which the two are connected are so reasonable.
As another link in the chain of causation, it is interesting to trace the coincidences between the periods of deficient rainfall, deficient food supply and financial panics and the subsequent changes in political life.
Concerning the panic of 1837, I quote the following from a current history, "The panic of 1837 was a severe blow to Van Buren and his party. A slight return of the panic in 1839 completed the work; and though his party stood manfully by him and renominated him for the presidency, he was defeated by the Whigs. . . like Jackson, on a wave of enthusiasm, 'Tippecanoe and Tyler too' were triumphantly elected."[1]
In the presidential election following the financial panic of 1857, that of 1860, the Democratic party which had previously been in power was disorganized and broken into factions, and the new Republican party sprang triumphantly into power. However, it is probable that the great issue of slavery had a large share in these occurrences.
The first national election after the financial panic of 1873 was that of 1874, when the Republican majority of 107 in the House of Representatives was turned into a Democratic majority of 74, and two years later the Democratic party failed in obtaining the presidency only by the narrowest margin, although the country at the previous presidential election had been overwhelmingly Republican.
The political effects following the commercial crisis of 1893 to 1894 were very striking. The Democrats who were then in power, realizing that they were held responsible for the commercial distress, abandoned every important issue for which they had previously stood, and, even repudiating their former leader and his opinions, nominated a new leader, the champion of a new issue. But this in no way saved them from overwhelming defeat at the next election. The marked disturb-
↑ 'A History of the United States' by Allen C. Thomas, Boston, 1899.


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The Crooked Well is a critically acclaimed neighbourhood restaurant and bar in the heart of Camberwell, serving honest good food using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients from Head Chef Matt Green Armytage.
The Crooked Well has a comfortable, rustic charm, combining oak floorboards, traditional wooden wainscoting, strong patterned botanical influenced wallpapers and a Victorian tiled bar area with intimate, low hanging pendant lights.
At the heart of The Crooked Well, is a passion for good food and drink. British food is the main focus for the menu but ingredients and dishes are also borrowed from the continent.


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Podlesie – część wsi Nieskurzów Stary w Polsce, położona w województwie świętokrzyskim, w powiecie opatowskim, w  gminie Baćkowice.

W latach 1975–1998 Podlesie administracyjnie należało do województwa tarnobrzeskiego.

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Q: How to go back to previous page in WebView? I am writing a simple WebView application. It works completely. I can't figure out exactly where to insert the code so that the back button does not close the application (but returns to the previous page). Tell me where exactly and what to insert?
Here is the code sample I'm using:
package com.example.lampamx;
import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity;
import android.annotation.TargetApi;
import android.os.Build;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.webkit.WebResourceRequest;
import android.webkit.WebSettings;
import android.webkit.WebView;
import android.webkit.WebViewClient;
public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    WebView webView = findViewById(R.id.webView);
    webView.getSettings().setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
    WebSettings settings = webView.getSettings();
    settings.setDomStorageEnabled(true);
    webView.loadUrl("https://google.com/");

    WebViewClient webViewClient = new WebViewClient() {
        @SuppressWarnings("deprecation") @Override
        public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, String url) {
            view.loadUrl(url);
            return true;
        }

        @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.N) @Override
        public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, WebResourceRequest request) {
            view.loadUrl(request.getUrl().toString());
            return true;
        }

    };
    webView.setWebViewClient(webViewClient);
}

}
UPDATE! Solved my problem.
CODE:
package com.example.lampamx;

import androidx.appcompat.app.AppCompatActivity;

import android.annotation.TargetApi;
import android.os.Build;
import android.os.Bundle;
import android.webkit.WebResourceRequest;
import android.webkit.WebSettings;
import android.webkit.WebView;
import android.webkit.WebViewClient;

public class MainActivity extends AppCompatActivity {

WebView webView;
@Override
public void onBackPressed() {
    if (webView.canGoBack())
        webView.goBack();
    else
        super.onBackPressed();

}
@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    webView = findViewById(R.id.webView);
    webView.getSettings().setJavaScriptEnabled(true);
    WebSettings settings = webView.getSettings();
    settings.setDomStorageEnabled(true);
    webView.loadUrl("http://google.com/");
    WebViewClient webViewClient = new WebViewClient() {
        @SuppressWarnings("deprecation")
        @Override
        public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, String url) {
            view.loadUrl(url);
            return true;
        }

        @TargetApi(Build.VERSION_CODES.N)
        @Override
        public boolean shouldOverrideUrlLoading(WebView view, WebResourceRequest request) {
            view.loadUrl(request.getUrl().toString());
            return true;
        }

    };
    webView.setWebViewClient(webViewClient);
}

};

A: use onBackPressed method, check if there is anything in history of WebView, if yes then use goBack()
WebView webView;

@Override
protected void onCreate(Bundle savedInstanceState) {
    super.onCreate(savedInstanceState);
    setContentView(R.layout.activity_main);
    webView = findViewById(R.id.webView);
    ... rest of onCreate
}

@Override
public void onBackPressed() {
    if (webView.canGoBack()) {
        webView.goBack();
        return;
    }
    super.onBackPressed();
}

WebView webView must be declated as class-wide, above onCreate method, not inside

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Q: What is the canonical way of writing a tree recursion in Scala? The following code example shows a part of a binary tree example, which manage "tweets". Each node of the tree is checked whether it fits the predicate (p). If a tweet fits the predicate, then it will be accumulated (acc) to a new tree set. On the other hand, if p = false, it will simply go to the next node.
def filterAcc(p: Tweet => Boolean, acc: TweetSet): TweetSet = {
    var result = acc
    if(p(elem)){
      result = right.filterAcc(p, result incl elem)
      result = left.filterAcc(p, result incl elem)
      }else {
      result = right.filterAcc(p, result)
      result = left.filterAcc(p, result)
      }
    result
  }

The program is called as follows, whereas p is a passed function:
filterAcc(p, new Empty)

My question is, what is a canonical way in Scala for recursion? In particular of passing back the result to the highest level of the recursion.
Thanks

A: As far as I remember the interface of this classes from Coursera courses and assuming you actually meant recursion (not regression) it should go like this:
def filterAcc(p: Tweet => Boolean, acc: TweetSet): TweetSet = {
  val updatedAcc = if(p(elem)) acc.incl(elem) else acc // visit current node
  left.filterAcc(p, right.filterAcc(p, updatedAcc))    // continue tree traversal
}

As you can explicitly see in this code the main intention is to call the same function with modified parameter. We change acc parameter based on the fact if we met tweet satisfying p or not. After that we have to iterate to the right subtree (right.filterAcc(p, updatedAcc)), get the result of iteration (pass it to the next side iteration), iterate to the left (left.filterAcc(p, right.filterAcc(p, acc))) subtree.


While driving with your pet may seem pretty straight forward, it can sometimes be tricky to get your furry friend from A to B. You may have a pet that gets scared or a little too excited in the car. Safely and comfortably transporting a pet can actually be a challenge for some. With that in mind, we've compiled a list below of tips to help make the next car trip with your best buddy as safe and enjoyable as possible.
Do you have some tips of your own for driving with pets? Tell us about it in the comments section below or on our Facebook page!
Pet car seat covers are definitely necessary if you'll be regularly driving with your pet, or if you think it's likely your pet will have an accident in the car. It's also a good idea to get a pet car seat cover if you have leather interior to avoid scratches, or if you have a pet that sheds a lot.
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Other accessory options include pet car seats and safety harnesses for extra care while traveling, and pet steps and ramps for larger vehicles, to help your pet get in your car without your assistance. This last option is particularly handy if you have a large dog that's a little too old to be jumping in and out of big cars.
Above all else, always, always, always remember that you can never leave your pet in the car alone. Regardless of the weather or how long you'll be away from the vehicle, the car is never a safe place for your pet to stay.
Also keep in mind that, while your pet may enjoy hanging its head out the window, this practice is quite unsafe and can result in ear, lung, or eye infections for your furry friend. Your pet could also be mistakenly struck by something outside, so it's advisable to keep your best buddy safely inside your moving vehicle at all times.


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AMD says US government could have saved $563 million
Posted on Thursday, April 27 2006 @ 18:21:07 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
AMD heats up the battle with Intel by stating that the U.S. government could have saved $563 million by being more brand neutral:
Now, AMD says that some government bodies are buying Intel-specific products for big price premiums but technically, the products offer identical or less features and performance. AMD says that being brand-specific costs more tax payers' money. In fact, AMD says that a whopping $563 million could have been saved in taxpayer dollars, had the government been brand-neutral in its purchases. AMD's press release claims:
Governments around the world have recognized the problem of closed procurement in the IT sector and the Argentine, Austrian, Belgian, Canadian, Finnish, French, German, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Swedish, U.K., and U.S. governments have all issued guidance calling for neutral specifications and the elimination of brand names in contracts. The European Commission noted in a 2004 study that application of its new procurement rules has reduced prices by approximately 30 percent.
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For years the University of Tennessee has been labeled as a "football school". However, the football program at the University has recently not been as successful as it has been in the past. They haven't appeared in a SEC (Southeastern Conference) championship since 2007, and haven't played in a National Championship since 1998.
However, another program at the University has stepped up their game and bounced back from their troublesome times. The men's basketball team has struggled over the years since losing their player of six years, Bruce Pearl. After hiring coach Rick Barnes in 2015, the team has slowly but surely worked their way towards being on top.
"They are really good now. Rick Barnes has set a good foundation and genuinely cares about the boys," said Grace Johnson (12).
At the beginning of the season, ESPN College Men's Basketball Rankings ranked the Vols to be the number six team in the nation. The Vols would have to consistently win to stay high in rankings.
By week six Tennessee was ranked third in the nation. The team is currently 13-1. Their only loss this season was to Kansas, where they fell short of a win by just six points. Since the loss Tennessee is on a 11-0 run.
"They play as a team. You know it's going to be a going to be a good game every time they play," said Johnson(12).
If the team continues to be successful Vols fans may have a really good chance of seeing their team compete for a NCAA national championship.


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US: Heroin an urgent 'public health crisis'
By Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Posted - March 10, 2014 at 10:31 a.m.
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder on Monday called an increase in heroin-related deaths an "urgent and growing public health crisis" and said first responders should carry with them a drug that can reverse the effects of an overdose.
The video message posted on the Justice Department's website reflects the federal government's concern about the growing prevalence of heroin and prescription painkillers. The number of overdose deaths involving heroin increased by 45 percent between 2006 and 2010, according to White House Office of National Drug Control Policy.
"Addiction to heroin and other opiates, including certain prescription pain-killers, is impacting the lives of Americans in every state, in every region, and from every background and walk of life — and all too often, with deadly results," Holder said in the message.
His public support for an antidote that could be used to rescue overdosing drug users mirrors the position of the White House drug policy office, which has also urged all first responders to have the medication on hand. At least 17 states and the Washington, D.C. — allow naloxone — commonly known by the brand name Narcan — to be distributed to the public, and bills are pending in some states to increase access to it.
Advocates say Narcan, which comes in a spray and injectable form, has the potential to save many lives if administered within a certain window. But critics fear that making the antidote too accessible could encourage drug use.
Holder said law enforcement is combatting the overdose problem, including by cutting off the supply chain that illicitly furnishes prescription painkillers to drug addicts. But he said more work is needed to prevent and treat drug addiction.
"Confronting this crisis will require a combination of enforcement and treatment. The Justice Department is committed to both," he said.
Bill Piper, director of national affairs for the Drug Policy Alliance, a group that advocates against what it sees as "the excesses" of the war on drugs, said in addition to promoting broader access to Narcan, the Justice Department should also back better education about heroin abuse and promote "Good Samaritan" laws that protect from prosecution individuals who call police to report an overdose.
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Does the UK know where it is going on global development?
Is DFIDDepartment for International Development gummed up by targets, procedures and transactions costs?
Is DFIDDepartment for International Development over-centralised?
Has DFIDDepartment for International Development over-reached itself as a knowledge-led organisation?
Has DFIDDepartment for International Development become a bit of a global bully?
The answers to those questions might or might not be favourable to DFIDDepartment for International Development and the UK Government. I take no position (in this piece!). If they are not, then remedial action needs to be taken, some of it recommended by the DAC, and some which can be fine-tuned to UK political processes and timetables (e.g. a White Paper after the election). One complaint: it is a pity the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) report does not recognise the contribution to shaping the agenda of the International Development Select Committee. Its forthcoming report on policy coherence, Beyond Aid, will be a blockbuster. At least, I hope so: I am (declaration of interest) Specialist Adviser.
Peer Reviews are carried out every four or five years. The last review of the UK was published in 2010. Their purposes, according to the DACare 'to help the country understand where it could improve its development strategy and structures so that it can increase the effectiveness of its investment; and to identify and share good practice in development policy and strategy'.Reviews are carried out by two Member States, in this case Denmark and the Netherlands, supported by the Secretariat. They include field visits, in this case to Nigeria and Nepal.
The Report consists of about 100 pages, of which a dozen make up the official findings and recommendations, and the remainder the 'Secretariat Report' (SR). See Figure 1 for the Table of Contents of the SR. There are also several annexes, including one (Annex A) which reports on progress in implementing the recommendations of the 2010 Peer review. The report is a valuable source of data and description, complementing that provided by DFIDDepartment for International Development itself (for example in its annual Departmental Report), by the Independent Commission on Aid Impact (ICAI) by the National Audit Office, and by the International Development Select Committee. The NAO, by the way, published its Annual Report on the performance of DFID on 22 December. That is probably worth a separate note.
The 'Main Findings and Recommendations' follow the chapter outline above, with a one-page 'fiche' on each topic and a box containing the recommendations. Figure 2 below brings together all the recommendations.
It is in the nature of these reports that the text is carefully worded, and that negative comments are balanced with positive ones. The Harvard Business Review has published an article which argues that the average ratio of positive to negative within high-performing teams is 5.6:1. I haven't calculated the ratio in the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) report!
'The UK continues to lead in shaping the global development agenda . . . it uses its position strategically to address global public risks and bring development concerns into international policy fora'.
'The Secretary of State's seat in Cabinet and membership of the National Security Council ensure DFIDDepartment for International Development is well-placed to promote coherence between policies to support development'.
'The UK has a useful case-by-case approach to policy coherence . . . (e.g. climate change, trade, anti-corruption) . . . and choosing to focus these efforts on a limited number of policy areas where there are win-win opportunities is strategic'.
'DFID is shaping a new approach to fostering economic development . . . (and) has managed to maintain a pro-poor focus'.
'Persistent political will, sustained by broad cross-party consensus, makes it possible to achieve ambitious objectives'.
'The UK is doing an excellent job of protecting the poverty reduction focus of the development cooperation programme'.
DFID is 'strategically reaching out to emerging powers'.
'DFID has engaged in innovative approaches to allocate its resources effectively'.
'DFID is committed to engaging in fragile and conflict-affected countries'.
'In a very challenging fiscal climate, the UK has met its commitment to provide 0.7% of its GNI as oda by 2013 . . . This commendable, well-planned achievement adds weight to the UK's internationally recognised leading role'.
'There is a clear focus on low income countries, fragile states, and social infrastructure and services'.
'DFID contributes to a more effective multilateral system through its multilateral aid review process, its strategic engagement on the boards of multilateral organisations, and its active involvement in the strengthening of the Multilateral Organisations Performance Assessment Network (MOPAN)'.
'The UK's development cooperation has an effective institutional system, with a clear mandate, a seat in the Cabinet, and a decentralised model backed by a critical mass of development specialists'.
'UK Departments work well at country level on specific issues of mutual interest'.
'DFID has planned well how to strengthen capabilities and systems to disburse the scaled-up budget'.
'DFID's strategic approach translates into continuous improvement processes . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development actively promotes innovation'.
'DFID has a forward-looking human resources strategy'.
'DFID delivers its programme effectively'.
'The UK systematically and robustly analyses different types of risk'.
'DFID works closely with development partners, often taking a leadership role at country level'.
'There is a clear political drive to achieve results . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development has an impressive results system'.
'The UK is a top performer on transparency'.
'DFID is a leader on evaluation internationally . . . and has taken major steps to produce evidence on what works in development'.
'Globally, the UK has played a significant role, including . . . galvanising international support for humanitarian crises'.
'DFID's humanitarian policy recognises international principles and good practices'.
'The UK maintains a strong focus on proper targeting of its humanitarian funding, with rigorous decision-making processes to support and justify individual funding decisions'.
'Civil-military coordination appears to function well under civilian command'.
'The UK provides high quality (humanitarian) funding to partners'.
I make that 28 positive comments, but I have been a bit selective, so there are probably more. On the Harvard standard, that would entitle the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) to precisely 5 negative comments. In fact, there are quite a few more than that. Just as one indication, the Main Findings and Recommendations section contains as many as 17 instances of the word 'However'. In fact, many of the positive comments are matched by questions or criticisms.
Rather than report these seriatim, it is more interesting to group them. I have identified five main challenges in the report, which can be presented as five questions. Don't be surprised that some of these seem directly to contradict the positive statements: those little 'howevers' carry weight.
I present the critiques without comment, but obviously some will wish to question the evidence base or veracity of the DAC's conclusions. I come back to the implications at the end.
Does the UK know where it is going? This is a question raised (of course in slightly less brutal language) in the sections on policy coherence for development, on vision and policy and on multilateralism, among others. Thus (Pg 16) 'Addressing the interconnected issues of the post-2015 development agenda will require, more than ever, finding ways to bring together the UK as a whole with a common vision, . . . (yet) the overall rationale for international development in relation to other UK policies is not clearly stated'. Furthermore (Pg 15) 'the lack of a comprehensive approach to ensuring its development efforts are not undermined by other government policies means potential incoherence . . . can be overlooked . . . (and) the UK does not appear to be investing in building a knowledge base about the impacts of UK policies on developing countries'. With regard to the multilateral system (Pg 16) 'the absence of a multilateral strategy . . . leads to lack on consistency . . . (and) it is not clear whether the overall portfolio of UK multilateral aid makes the best use of the expertise of international organisations, and is complementary to the bilateral programme. At country level (Pg 18) 'institutional barriers, separate lines of responsibility and the lack of an overarching UK strategy hamper collaboration. As a result, it is difficult to see how different UK policy agendas and programmes fit together . . .'.
Is DFIDDepartment for International Development gummed up by targets, procedures and transactions costs? This is a point raised throughout, especially in the sections on allocation, management, and delivery. Importantly, the problems arise not just in relation to the bilateral programme, but also in relation to multilaterals. Also they impact negatively on staff motivation and performance. Thus, and being highly selective, (Pg 19) 'DFID's emphasis on results and value for money and increased security and ministerial oversight translate into heavy corporate procedures and less delegation of authority to country offices . . . DFIDDepartment for International Development has not managed to reduce its reporting requirements and programming processes have become even more cumbersome'. 'The UK's excellent reputation among partners has been somewhat damaged by its increasingly time-consuming approach . . .'. (Pg 17): targets (set centrally) 'can make it more difficult for country offices to maintain context-base programming'. And 'DFID's oversight requirements for non-core funding (of multilaterals) are becoming heavy and time-consuming for all its multilateral partners . . . , which puts the quality of partnerships at risk'. Internally (Pg 18), DFID's internal systems seem to foster a compliance culture and do not encourage risk-taking, tendencies that have been exacerbated by the strong pressure to show results . . . many staff do not feel they can challenge the way things are done'.
Is DFIDDepartment for International Development over-centralised? Despite praise for decentralisation and context-specific programming, there are some sharp comments about over-centralisation, in the sections which deal with vision . Thus (Pg 17) 'tight geographical concentration is undermined, to some extent, by the decline in the share of UK bilateral assistance programmed at country level . . . (with) DFIDDepartment for International Development country offices not systematically consulted on central and regional programmes'. (Pg 16) 'ensuring that the requirements (of global priorities) do not overburden staff and become 'check-box exercises' remains a constant challenge.' And (Pg 19) the UK puts less emphasis on using country systems and has become more sensitive to reputational and fiduciary risk'.
Has DFIDDepartment for International Development over-reached itself as a knowledge-led organisation? This is a point which appears in sections dealing with research, evaluation and knowledge management. We are told (Pg 20) that 'DFID is not strategic enough in deciding what to evaluate, with a risk of overload' that 'it is not clear how ICAI contributes in ways that complement other accountability mechanisms', and that because of the 'sheer volume of intellectual production . . . the UK appears to be approaching a saturation point where it is difficult to use all the analysis and evidence . . .'.
Has DFIDDepartment for International Development become a bit of a global bully? Finally, the report comments a number of times on DFID's approach to global partners. Thus, with respect to humanitarian aid (Pg 20) 'there is a fine line between ensuring UK priorities are implemented and listening to, and respecting, the positions of others on the global stage.' And (Pg 19) 'the UK needs to manage the risk that its focus on reporting to domestic audiences weakens its engagement on mutual accountability'.
In terms of what to do with all this, the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) makes many specific recommendations, brought together in Figure 2: set out a medium term vision; improve policy coherence; reduce the number of spending targets; simplify procedures; do more to respect national ownership and the role of other development partners; and so on.
I wouldn't be surprised if DFIDDepartment for International Development ministers and senior civil servants actually agreed with quite a few of these points. Intriguingly, DFIDDepartment for International Development are consulted extensively during preparation of the report, so it may well be that some at senior level in DFIDDepartment for International Development are using the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) to make a point. Speculating who such people might be, whether at political level or otherwise, is beyond my competence.
In any case, I would have thought some actions will be relatively straightforward. A White Paper soon after the election would deal with all the strategy points, including those related to policy coherence (although actually I wonder whether a second WP would be needed in early 2016, and, if so, whether it would be worth waiting and doing just one). A thorough 'end-to-end' admin review has already led to new 'smart rules' and some simplification, and could be extended. Tying together future bilateral and multilateral aid reviews is an obvious thing to do. Decentralisation might be a bit more difficult; and culture, allowing staff more freedom and time to think, well, that's probably a long-term tension.
So, reading the review does not make me despondent. Rather the opposite. There is one major gap, however, and that is the failure to mention the UK Parliament's Select Committee on International Development. I am Specialist Adviser to the Committee, and may be biased, but it seems to me that the IDCInternational Development Committee makes a substantial contribution to the quality of analysis and accountability in the field, and also to the cross-party consensus that the Report identifies as a UK asset. Current work includes a major enquiry on policy coherence, for example, labelled as Beyond Aid, which will touch on several themes in the DACDevelopment Assistance Committee (of the OECD) Report.
Thanks Simon. Excellent summary and analysis. I look forward to the forthcoming IDC report on Beyond Aid.


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CbC Reporting: Actual Uses, Possible Misuses and Likely Abuses
By Robert Robillard - 15 July 2014
This blogpost originally appeared on rbrt.ca.
There is no doubt that the "three tier approach (CbC template, Masterfile and Local File)" suggested in the OECD white paper is now gaining substantial traction all across the globe. A quick look at the latest OECD webcast (on May 26) is more than enough to convince anyone that "changes" are indeed coming in the transfer pricing landscape.
Canada will not be the exception. We expect major changes to section 247 ITA in 2015.
However, the three tier approach is not meant to be the cornerstone of an upcoming global formulary apportionment regime that would replace the arm's lenght principle. At least, not for now. This new approach to transfer pricing documentation should instead be seen as a tool that may be useful to tax administrations in order to better risk-assess the controlled transactions occuring in their respective countries, with all its potential uses, misuses and abuses…
In a fascinating post at Taxresearch.org.uk, Mr. Richard Murphy, we respectfully submit, misconstrued the probable and intended use of CbC reporting in order to demonstrate that a certain multinational was a "massive user and maybe abuser" of tax havens. The harsh tone of that post, although from a respected tax accountant, provided us with a glance into the soon to be reality that could likely overwhelm numerous transnational firms across the globe.
Obviously, judgements of values are highly debatable and contentious as it pertains to tax haven use. Nowadays it would seem that more and more commentators are willing to mix their own morality with tax laws.
More to point: should we not fear the fact that tax administrations all over the world may be tempted by the same path? A quick look at the comments and heated exchanges that followed that post and statement on one company "state of tax affairs" will suffice to acknowledge that perspective.
Getting back to the nuts and bolts of the CbC reporting, this is simply not how the three tier approach, as a whole and in its components, should be considered. CbC reporting is not a gauge for tax morality, if such a concept should make sense in the first place. But it may well be, unfortunately, for tax administrations in search of enhanced revenue sources. CbC reporting will indeed increase tax litigations between countries as each tax administration now get access to more data, hence more opportunities to "fudge" with said data.
That we do not doubt. Multinational firms will need sooner than later to take a long hard look at their operations in order to minimize these inconveniences.
In Canada, various taxpayers have already tasted that medicine through the years through the legal system with unsuccessful challenges of section 231.6 ITA. More on that in posts to come on this blog. After all, CbC reporting should theoretically diminish the relevancy of that specific provision of ITA since data would now be available to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) on the non-Canadian party to any controlled transaction. But, we are sorry to say, tax litigations and transfer pricing litigations are nonetheless here to stay.
Indeed, just like CbC reporting can be used and then misused to infer questionnable results, it can also (and will soon likely) be grossly abused to "apportion" or, should we say, arbitrarily divide profits between entities. Factors such as sales and headcounts by country are, at best, proxies for the allocation of profits in a controlled transaction. Their relevance is doubtful in terms of their respective economic value to any controlled transaction.
They may sometime be useful in a profit split method provided that their respective economic value to the controlled transaction can be assessed and quantified properly. But they act solely as that: proxies.
In other words, the era where economic value was determined by the amount of "sweat" produced is long gone… Welcome to the 21st century should we say… Commercial and marketing intangibles anyone? There was an OECD consultation for that…
On the other hand, sales as a proxy remain highly controversial since it gives developing or smaller countries an unfair disadvantage in any profit allocation. That later debate is not new: it is simply a subtle variation of the old debate about taxation based on the source or the residency, a debate which dates from the 1920 at the League of Nations.
All this to reiterate that in spite of their own limitations, one should remember that the five comparability factors suggested by the OECD transfer pricing guidelines remains as useful as ever to understand the creation of value in any controlled transaction or any multi-country corporate operation for that matter. CbC reporting will not change that fundamental transfer pricing premise any time soon.
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Best Batting Average in One day Cricket
Record holder : Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa holds the record (69.31) for best batting average in one day cricket.
Michael Bevan moved to 5th position from previously held 6th position, with average of 53.58 - 19 August'22
1. Rassie van der Dussen - 69.31
The record is held by Rassie van der Dussen of South Africa. He had batting average of 69.31 while scoring 1525 runs in 32 innings of 38 matches at strike rate of 89.91 between 2019 and 2022.
2. Ryan ten Doeschate - 67
At position no. 2 is Ryan ten Doeschate of . He had batting average of 67 while scoring 1541 runs in 32 innings of 33 matches at strike rate of 87.7 between 2006 and 2011.
3. Babar Azam - 59.79
Next in the list is Babar Azam of Pakistan. He had batting average of 59.79 while scoring 4664 runs in 90 innings of 92 matches at strike rate of 89.74 between 2015 and 2022.
4. Virat Kohli - 57.68
At no. 4 position is Virat Kohli of India. He had batting average of 57.68 while scoring 12344 runs in 253 innings of 262 matches at strike rate of 92.83 between 2008 and 2022.
5. Michael Bevan - 53.58
Then comes our Michael Bevan of Australia. He had batting average of 53.58 while scoring 6912 runs in 196 innings of 232 matches at strike rate of 74.16 between 1994 and 2004.
6. AB de Villiers - 53.5
At no. 6 position is AB de Villiers of South Africa. He had batting average of 53.5 while scoring 9577 runs in 218 innings of 228 matches at strike rate of 101.09 between 2005 and 2018.
7. Imam-ul-Haq - 52.66
Then comes our Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan. He had batting average of 52.66 while scoring 2528 runs in 54 innings of 54 matches at strike rate of 82.83 between 2017 and 2022.
8. Jonathan Trott - 51.25
Next in the list is Jonathan Trott of England. He had batting average of 51.25 while scoring 2819 runs in 65 innings of 68 matches at strike rate of 77.06 between 2009 and 2013.
9. MS Dhoni - 50.57
At no. 9 position is MS Dhoni of India. He had batting average of 50.57 while scoring 10773 runs in 297 innings of 350 matches at strike rate of 87.56 between 2004 and 2019.
10. Joe Root - 50.05
At no. 10 position is Joe Root of England. He had batting average of 50.05 while scoring 6207 runs in 147 innings of 158 matches at strike rate of 86.93 between 2013 and 2022.
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Disney+ is set for public release in November 2019, according to a recent report.
The Walt Disney Company is planning to follow the success of Netflix, Amazon, and other streaming services, with their own service playing host to a load of original material.
Disney+ is set to be released to the general public in November, a recent report by The Wall Street Journal reveals.
No specific date has been given yet, but it's been said that Disney will host a meeting for investors on Thursday to confirm the specifics about their new streaming platform.
There are also reports that suggest Disney+ will be cheaper Netflix, so this is already a huge development.
Disney have revealed they're working on loads of original content for their streaming service, including a live-action TV show that's set in the Star Wars Universe, and a TV-based show sequel to Monsters, Inc.
There has also been speculation that Captain Marvel is not yet guaranteed to go on Netflix but instead will be hosted on Disney+.
Disney+ is rumoured to launch this November.


Years of treasures, stuff and junk – who ya' gonna call?
How did I manage to collect so many things? Who hasn't asked themselves this question.
OK, it's not the sunniest thought, but it's reality, and reality is starting to hit millions of Baby Boomers hard.
Some of us quietly ask ourselves this question while gazing in shock over belongings gathered over the years. The question might come to mind on cold wet days when we arrive home wishing we could park the car in the garage only to be reminded of what lurks behind the garage door.
Or, when stacks of paper are spilling out of cabinets onto surrounding surfaces and it triggers the question, "Where did this all come from?" We know where, but convince ourselves it's no big deal. We believe we can manage around the treasures, stuff and junk we've collected, and we move on to the next activity in our busy lives. Jump ahead to the time when you need to move … and that's when reality hits.
As we Baby Boomers continue to boom, we realize our homes are more like bombs packed tightly and ready to explode. It's time to call in the bomb squad … or in this case the stuff squad.
To understand how to better deal with all we've collected, I spoke with Cheryl Kakalia (pronounced ka-ka-lee-ah), a certified senior move manager and member of the National Association of Senior Move Managers. She owns Turning Point Moves (www.TurningPointMoves.com) and provides downsizing, relocation and estate services.
Cheryl points out that one of the biggest stresses for older adults and their adult children is coping with unneeded belongings.
"It doesn't matter if a client is staying in their current home or planning to move, they just have too much stuff," she said. "(We) specialize in helping those who don't have the time or the ability to wade through the mass of belongings. I help them sort their things into categories of treasures, stuff and junk. We determine which treasures they want to keep, distribute to family, or sell.
According to Cheryl, while it's difficult to go through decades of things and determine what stays and goes, it's even more miserable to actually do something with all of it. But as the saying goes "misery loves company" and, well, Turning Point Moves, and companies like it, are there to reduce your misery by reducing how much you own.
Besides moving to a smaller home, other reasons downsizing your belongings is a good idea are to reduce hazards.
As a realtor, I've been in many homes. I've seen some of the worst and some of the best. But a common theme amongst most of them is clutter.
But it's good to know that there are services provided by caring professionals to help you manage your treasures and move through the next turning point in your life.
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Remove the four screws securing the hard drive assembly to the computer base.
Pull the black pull-tab to lift the hard drive assembly out of the computer base and disconnect the interposer from the SATA connector on the system board.
Remove the four screws securing the hard drive cage to the hard drive.
Pull the interposer to disconnect it from the hard drive.
Lift the hard drive off the hard drive cage.


At a simple level, veneering is the process of applying thin layers of decorative wood over less expensive structural materials. There are many ways to do this, but some of the most refined techniques were developed centuries ago by 17th and 18th century furniture makers who perfected the technique we now call "hammer veneering." As we learn here, a few modern-day artisans still prefer this time-honored technique to create the highest quality work. One of those practitioners is San Diego-based furniture conservator Patrick Edwards, an accomplished furniture maker, woodworking historian, and hand-tool expert.
Patrick Edwards is President of Antique Refinishers, Inc. which offers restoration, conservation and reproduction of pre-industrial American and European furniture for dealers, private collectors, and institutions. Mr. Edward also owns and instructs at the American School of French Marquetry, Inc. Both business are based on San Diego, California.
Inlay is the traditional technique of inserting decorative elements into the surfaces of furniture, musical instruments, or other wood-crafted objects. In this video tutorial, Irion Company's inlay expert Jeff Williams demonstrates one of the most important aspects of the process; making finely detailed strips of inlay bands. You can buy pre-made banding, but making your own has distinct attractions. You can fabricate the exact style, dimensions, and pattern you want, using the woods that compliment your project. But perhaps the best reason is the satisfaction and accomplishment of making your own.


The Gro Pro Tan Round Fabric Pots are the same great quality as the black. They are constructed from high quality non woven fabric.
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"E pur si muove!"
Why Zweig Still Matters
Early in 1942 something happened that will probably never be fully explained, though some of the reasons for it are obvious. Stefan Zweig the expatriate Viennese author and his second wife, Lotte, had settled in Brazil, in the mountain town of Petropolis. They were visiting Rio to see the Carnival. On February 16, Shrove Tuesday, Stefan was shocked to read of the fall of Singapore to the Japanese two days earlier and, in the same newspaper, of the advances made by the Germans in their drive across North Africa toward the Suez Canal. Zweig and Lotte cut their visit to the Carnival short, returning to their rented house in Petropolis. He came back to Rio only once, to give a copy of his will to his attorney, together with an envelope full of valuable autograph documents and drawings. In the envelope was a note in French to a friend, in which he said:
You know how tired of life I was after losing my homeland, Austria, and could not any longer find true life in my work, living as a nomad and feeling myself grow old more by my inward sufferings than by the years.
Later, when the friend found the note, he was in a position to realize that it was in effect a suicide note. Zweig wrote many farewell letters, put manuscripts, including his last work of fiction and draft chapters of the never-to-be-finished book on Montaigne, in envelopes. After attending to every detail, not omitting postage for their last letters, and even sharpening the pencils on Zweig's desk, he and Lotte lay down on their bed and took massive doses of veronal, a sleep medication.
I have long believed that, for people who love either peace or freedom, 1942 was the absolute nadir of human development. To Zweig, who loved liberty and was a pacifist, it must have seemed the deepest midnight of the soul. For my own part, as I look back at the Americans of that period, people whose view of the world was expressed by the folksy banter of Fred Allen and the shallow bouncy cheerfulness of Glen Miller, they simply seem insane to me. The Greatest Generation? Don't make me larf! At a certain level, the suicide of the Zweigs is not really a mystery. If there had been more insight in the world 1942, there would have been more suicides. Of course, we now know that year was a turning point, that things have gotten better ever since. But Zweig could not have known that. Prophecy is not part of human insight.
One of the principal themes of Zweig's work was an aching nostalgia for the cultural world that was destroyed, you might say deliberately executed, by the previous war, World War I. One cause for this nostalgia was aesthetic. Although Zweig was familiar with modernist developments in the arts and considered Alban Berg a friend, Zweig's own work represents, so to speak, a road not taken, much more closely related to the naturalism and romanticism of the nineteenth century than was path taken by his modernist colleagues. Together with his friend Richard Strauss, he was one of the very few representatives of this great tradition left alive. As a living tradition it, together with the "musical rhythm" he said it had once imparted to Viennese life, was a thing of the distant and ever-receding past. Artistically, he felt he was a man whose time had come and gone
Another cause for aching nostalgia, for Zweig, was that the lost world was in a certain way far freer than the new one. In his memoir, appropriately titled The World of Yesterday, he tells how he would sometimes amaze young people during the late nineteen thirties by telling them that during the pre-war years he traveled all over Europe and as far as India and America without ever being asked for a passport, indeed without ever having seen one. A Russian emigre once said to him that formerly a human being was a body and a soul, while today you are not treated as a human being unless you have a body, a soul, and a passport. Another Viennese Jew, born the same year as Zweig, often emphasized the same aspects of the pre-war period: the economist Ludwig von Mises.) Zweig maintained that, while it is true that the young of his generation were oppressed by morality (what we in the English-speaking world call Victorian morality), it is also true that the young of today (1942) are oppressed by the State.
There are at least two reasons why Zweig, for long an almost forgotten author, now matters more than ever. Surely we can now see that twentieth century statism was a nightmare from which we are now finally beginning to awaken. He was right about that one, and we were wrong. Again, now that the modernist experiment has been carried out, can't we now see what a failure it was? The most recent piece of classical music that is still being performed on a regular basis in concert halls is the "Four Last Songs," by Zweig's fellow-anti-modernist, Richard Strauss. I don't think it is quite a coincidence that they were created in the same year as the great Zweig-based film, "Letter from an Unknown Woman": 1948. As far as classical music concert-goers are concerned, the half-century since that time was almost completely wasted. And what a collossal tragic waste that is. Just think of the musical works that were created in the last half of the nineteenth century! Surely Zweig was right, at least partly right, about that one as well.
Now, there is reason to think that interest in Zweig is on the rise again. Maybe he is a man whose time has come back!
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So why eat the same chicken, pork chop, etc. every dang day?
Eating the same thing every day may keep you on track with your nutrition and fitness goals. But you know what? You will eventually encounter same-dish burnout. And that leads to reaching for the not so healthy stuff and giving up on your goals.
But, I do not have time to be in the kitchen cooking up a completely different flavor profile every day.
I've got these little humans running around who expect me to take care of them or something…..so needy.
And as much as I love cooking, I still want – and need – time to do other things. Like the laundry and binging Gilmore Girls is not going to happen on its own!
So my fix is to cook in bulk and use the item multiple ways through the week. And I admit, I am not the absolute best at meal prepping. I always have these lofty ideas of what I want to get accomplished then….naptime doesn't happen. There goes my Sunday afternoon plan down the chute.
I recover my time by at least having proteins cooked. And to make things even easier, I use the same seasoning for all my meat. My favorite is this all-purpose protein seasoning.
This mix is neutral enough to make the finished protein versatile in just about any dish. But it also packs tons of flavor into your meat that makes it a perfect compliment to other flavor profiles – which is key for throwing together quick dishes.
It's our family's go-to seasoning for chicken, pork chops, and shrimp. And the beauty of it all is that it works no matter the cooking method; sometimes we grill up a bunch of chicken on Monday when we fire up the grill, other times I sprinkle it on my chicken breasts before tossing them in the slow cooker. So really, you are only limited by your imagination.
One of our family's favorite dishes on a busy night is chicken fried rice and this seasoning is the perfect compliment to the chicken for the dish.
How do you plan to use this All-Purpose Protein Seasoning?
A great go-to seasoning mix for any protein.
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl and stir to evenly distribute seasonings. Store in an airtight container. Use mix to season your favorite protein before cooking.
This seasoning mix doubles beautifully! I like to make a large batch and store in an 8-oz mason jar.


The value to your business of any particular customer is known as Lifetime Customer Value – this represents the sum of all purchases that customer will make from your business over the lifetime of the customer. It almost always easier to convince an existing customer to buy more of your products or services, assuming satisfied customers, then to sell to new customers. In fact, repeat sales are an essential ingredient for realizing lifetime customer value (LCV).
Loyalty programs seek to maximize LCV by building an ongoing rapport with existing customers. Imagine the local realtor who sends a monthly newsletter, the neighborhood garage that sends out a note when it's time for a regularly scheduled oil change, or a local retailer who sends out invitations several times a year for private sales events for "preferred" customers only. These are all examples of loyalty programs.
To do a successful program of this nature it is essential to know who your customers are. Most businesses keep a list of current customers – this is called a house list. The most basic list will include a name and contact information (e.g. address, phone number, email address, etc.). However, the more detailed information that is available the more useful the list will be. For example, it is simple to see how purchase history, income level, gender, and personal data can all lead to more targeted marketing. The more targeted a program the better the chance of success.
Given the importance of repeat purchases, and the role that loyalty programs can play in driving those sales, it is important to gather information on your existing customers. Some businesses routinely gather this information (e.g. auto mechanics, plumbers, and appliance repair people require a completed work-order for every customer). For other types of businesses, a little more creativity may be required (e.g. the "club card" that Safeway offers, or a weekly lunch give-away by a local restaurant for those customers willing to put their card in a fishbowl).
When building this type of list be sure that it is "opt-in". This means to tell your customers that you will be sending them information periodically and get their permission. Most customers will give you permission willingly if they know you will periodically send offers or information that is valuable to them (e.g. coupons, special offers, the weekly menu, etc.).
Even with the most loyal customers there is a natural attrition among existing customers. In fact, this attrition may not be the fault of your product or service – customers move, customers die, lifestyles change, and so do personal preferences. The bottom line is that sales prospecting is an essential part of maintaining business growth.
If you are prospecting for new customers you will probably not have their names. But, names of qualified prospects are available through list brokers. However, to buy mailing lists, it is essential to know what your best prospective customers look like. That's where your house list comes in handy. Scanning through your house list you can identify the traits that are common among your best customers. For example, you may find that your best customers live within five miles of your business and have incomes less than $50,000. This demographic information will help you purchase a list of customers that will buy.
These types of lists must be understood – each has a set of unique characteristics that enables it to achieve specific and distinct objectives. The key to success is to understand when it is most appropriate to use each kind.
Compiled list are ideal for those businesses that need special demographic selectivity to target a well-defined market, for instance targeting auditing companies specializing in bookkeeping, manufacturers with 50 or more employees, or families with household incomes of $50,000 who live within 10 miles of your store. All of these examples are likely to do better with a compiled list than a response list. This is good news if you understand the demographic profile of your customers since compiled lists are generally less expensive than response lists – costing between $40 and $70 per thousand versus $90 to $125 per thousand for response lists.
Response lists are the best choice if you need to cover an entire market of prospects with similar characteristics. For example, if you are selling a specialized software engineering tool, or to every Certified Public Accountant in the State, there are lists available from publications that serve these markets. Often information is even available on how frequently these prospects typically respond to offers they receive. Response lists, especially among those who are shown to respond, can produce higher response rates – thus justifying the higher price.
The answer is not as simple as "as many as possible". Consider how many responses you can handle. If the goal is to have customers call you, and you only have one person to answer the phones, then you probably don't want 10,000 prospects calling you at once. It is a simple rule of marketing that the further you get from the initial point of contact with your prospects the less likely they are to buy. Thus, you only want as many prospects as you can service at any given moment in time.
Similarly, if you have a restaurant that only has seats for 100; it doesn't make sense to attract 1,000 new customers to your doorstep on any given day. If you have the chance to acquire a new customer you may only have one chance. Another simple rule of marketing is that it is ten times easier to get a new customer to try your business the first time, then it is to get them to try it again if they have a bad experience; plan to acquire only as many customers as you can service – and serve them well. In the long-run this is a far more powerful plan.
With compiled lists the trick is to configure the demographic selects appropriately to produce the size list required. For example, if you need 10,000 names, and you request all females within ten miles of your business, and the initial list count is 100,000 names, then you may have to tighten your search criteria – possibly by adding another select (e.g. income level). In a similar fashion, the demographic criteria can be relaxed slightly if the name count is not high enough.
There are two types of mailings that should be used to drive any successful marketing effort: loyalty programs and prospect mailing. The best results are achieved for loyalty programs when a detailed house list is available. For prospect mailings, lists must usually be purchased – a detailed house list can also be incredibly valuable for purchasing the correct list.
Direct mail is the most powerful advertising medium available – bar none. Put the right offer in front of the right customer and they will buy.


Once again I went to eat a delicious burger together with my friends, although not made with Kobe beef like the last time.
This time it was from Fudd Ruckers, man do I love their burgers. I had a 1/2 pound of burger goodness from them.
We went afterwards to watch Despicable Me, pretty neat movie.


For Canadian-born Madeline Jhawar, it seems all roads lead to Italy. She spent a year there in high school as an AFS student, later lived there for five years, and worked for Butterfield & Robinson as a hiking and biking guide.
For awhile she abandoned Italy for the semiconductor industry, doing the job but not loving it. After 10 years, she went back to Italy, so to speak, this time founding Italy Beyond the Obvious, which offers highly customized, private trips for independent travelers.
"My clients are much like that I got to know at B&R," said Madeline, who moved to Menlo Park from Chicago in 2011. "They expect a mix of adventure and cultural experience. Some want to stay in a farm house and get to know the locals. Others are interested in more luxurious accommodations.
Madeline attributes part of her success to relationships she's developed with local guides and drivers. She charges a fee for organizing the trip and travelers pay their guides directly.
"Every trip starts with brainstorming — 'we have this much money and this much time and we think we want to do this.' Most of the trips I plan are for four to six travelers, which often includes multi-generation families.
"One thing I work hard at is setting expectations. I may know the best place to get pasta in Rome, but I also know that the service can be slow and chilly. I want my clients to know what they're getting into.