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Coronavirus: Casillas' proposal to finish the league by December
Casillas says if everything returns to normal in 3 or 4 months, the season should be played into December with the European finals at the end of the calendar year.
Update: April 5th, 2020 07:13 EDT
Iker Casillas is a candidate for the Spanish football federation's presidency. The former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper has proposed a 'natural year' to finish the league season. LaLiga has been postponed since the outbreak of the coronavirus and while some suggestions have been made as to when it will return, nothing is certain. It will be finished though according to Javier Tebas.
"How do we find solutions to European football," Casillas asked on his Twitter account. "Annul the season? Bring the competition into a calendar year. That is to say, if everything returns to normal in 3 or 4 months, play the rest of the cup finals, Champions League and Europa League in December. The next World Cup is in November 2020. Adjust it to that," he said.
Cómo solucionas las fechas de fútbol europeo? Anulas temporada? Llevas la competición a año natural? Es decir, si todo vuelve a estar bien en 3-4 meses, jugar lo que resta y poner finales coperas y de CL y EL en diciembre. El próximo @FIFAWorldCup es en NOV de 2022. Ajustes. 🧐
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) April 5, 2020
Last February, Casillas announced that he would run in the elections for Spain's presidency. They take place in 2020 and he will compete against the current president, Luis Rubiales.
The Madrid-born shot-stopper has informed Porto, his current club. He has been part of their technical staff since returning from a heart attack last May during a training session with the Portuguese side.
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The girl has lived in a gray, isolated country, enclosed by a huge wall. She has never travelled anywhere, but all her life she has been dreaming of leaving forever for a perfect world called Abroad.
The project is realized in the co-production with BAŠ ČELIK (RS) and Arte. The development of this film was supported by Slovak Audiovisual Fund. The realization was financially supported by Film Center Serbia.
The world premiere of this film was held in February 2018 at 68th International Film Festival Berlin, Germany.
Animation supervisor: Nikola Majdak, jr.
Ana (1978) graduated from painting at the Faculty of Fine Arts of the University of Arts in Belgrade. She has acquired PhD in art practice from the same faculty in 2012. She is visual artist working in media of drawing, installation, animated film, and is active in the field of art education.
Nikola (1972) has MFA from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, camera department. Last 20 years he is freelance cameraman, animator, director and lecturer.
His first film "Rabbitland" (2013) was awarded the Crystal Bear at the Berlinale. It has also received numerous other awards and has been shown at more than one hundred festivals worldwide.
UNTRAVEL - trailer from BFILM on Vimeo.


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What is the meaning of domestication?
Domestication, from the Latin domesticus, 'belonging to the house', is "a sustained multi-generational, mutualistic relationship in which one organism assumes a significant degree of influence over the reproduction and care of another organism in order to secure a more predictable supply of a resource of interest, and through which the partner ...
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What does domesticate means?
English Language Learners Definition of domesticate. : to breed or train (an animal) to need and accept the care of human beings : to tame (an animal) : to grow (a plant) for human use. humorous : to train (someone) to behave in an appropriate way at home (such as by using good manners, being polite, being helpful, etc.)
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How did the domestication of animals begin?
The domestication of animals began with the wolf (Canis lupus) at least 15,000 years before present (YBP), which then led to a rapid shift in the evolution, ecology, and demography of both humans and numerous species of animals and plants.
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Which animal did we domesticate first?
Archeology suggests that either the sheep or goat, or both simultaneously were the first domesticated farm animals. Dogs were the first to be domesticated around 15,000 BC. Sheep and/or goats came around 10,000 BC Cattle around 8,000, followed by the Horse at around 3500 - 4000 BC. Cats came in between at around 7,000 BC.
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Jan 10, 2021 · Dogs and sheep were among the first animals to be domesticated. Domestication is a sustained multi-generational relationship in which one group of organisms assumes a significant degree of influence over the reproduction and care of another group to secure a more predictable supply of resources from that second group.
Jan 10, 2021 · Domestication syndrome is a term often used to describe the suite of phenotypic traits arising during domestication that distinguish crops from their wild ancestors. The term is also applied to animals and includes increased docility and tameness, coat color changes, reductions in tooth size, changes in craniofacial morphology, alterations in ear and tail form (e.g., floppy ears), more ...
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Jan 04, 2021 · domesticated definition: 1. (of animals or plants) brought under human control in order to provide food, power, or company…. Learn more.
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3 days ago · British English: domesticate VERB When people domesticate wild animals or plants, they bring them under control and use them to produce food or as pets. We domesticated the dog to help us with hunting.
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Jan 10, 2021 · Some zoologists define "domestication" as human control over breeding, which can be detected in ancient skeletal samples by changes in the size and variability of ancient horse populations.
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4 days ago · The term refers to the general time period over which these developments took place. It also applies to the changes which took place: the adoption of early agriculture techniques, crop cultivation, and the domestication of animals. The Neolithic revolution is important for developments in social organization and technology.
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4 days ago · Archaeological data indicates that the domestication of various types of plants and animals happened in separate locations worldwide, starting in the geological epoch of the Holocene 11,700 years ago. It was the world's first historically verifiable revolution in agriculture.
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"We won't change South Dundas overnight, but we do need to grow. How we grow is something that we will all have to work on," said Steven Byvelds during his first year end review as Mayor of South Dundas, just 12 months ago.
On December 16th, Byvelds had the opportunity to discuss and report on just how much South Dundas has changed in the past year, good or bad, and what council's plans include for 2012.
The refurbishment of the old high school, according to Byvelds, was and continues to be the big news item for this particular South Dundas council. He reported that, for the most part, he is hearing good comments from the public.
He reiterated council's stance on the reasoning behind the project, saying, "this building (in Williamsburg) was in theory a temporary building." In any case, he also pointed out that council's needs have "outgrown" the present building.
He suggested that council will "work with them (residents) to see what we can bring here" to Williamsburg.
Byvelds admitted that, most often, South Dundas residents remark on the seeming favoritism toward Morrisburg and Iroquois.
"It's one less thing that we as council have to worry about," said Byvelds, referring to the Iroquois Golf Course and the lengthy controversy that surrounded it.
In discussing some of the improvements made during 2011, Byvelds talked about the boil water advisory protocol that was initiated. He referred to the drinking water and wastewater systems being upgraded and he talked of the study being done on the storm drain systems.
Byvelds was asked to comment on how he thought the election of PC Jim McDonell would affect South Dundas considering that the province is run by a Liberal Premier.
Byvelds assured reporters that he did not let his decisions as Warden for the United Counties interfere with his responsibilities as Mayor for South Dundas and, vice versa.
"When I'm for South Dundas, I'm thinking about what is best for South Dundas," he said.
"It's been fully demonstrated that when we have to work with other municipalities that we have one point person. As council, we needed that," he explained.
He maintained that the decision was based on safety, not politics.
He advised patience, saying, "You can't expect those 10 issues to be dealt with in one day." He wasn't referring to any issues in particular, just the speed at which issues get resolved.
He admitted, "we don't always agree," but, he continued, he would be concerned if they did always agree.
When asked how he felt about the low turnout of residents at the regular council meetings, Byvelds pointed out, "they're always concerned for the most part, but if they feel things are going well" then they don't feel the need to show up.
"Give us an idea of where you want to go with South Dundas," he invited.
There were "a lot of good things" in 2011. As Byvelds pointed out, the Iroquois Golf Course situation was resolved, council successfully completed their first budget, and council reinvested in the community.
He maintains that it is important to "always have a vision." And, in addition, he wants council to continue being open to new ideas from staff, as well as from the community.


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A few nights ago Susan and I had dinner guests. Candy and her daughter, Remy. Candy and I went to the same elementary school, junior high school and church when we were growing up in Teaneck, New Jersey (This was a long time ago.) So I feel very blessed she and her daughter took time to visit with us.
Earlier in the week, Susan and I talked about what to cook and we thought this might be perfect. I had asked Candy if there was anything she didn't like and she said "boudin." But the thought crossed my mind "tuna, caper, green olives!" Need I say, they loved it.
When it comes to making quick, delicious pasta sauces, Italians hold canned tuna in high regard. We complement it with Provençal herbs and orange zest. If you're a lemon-zest fan, try that instead of the orange.
In a medium frying pan, heat the oil over moderately low heat. Add the garlic, sage, and rosemary and stir until the garlic just starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the orange zest, capers, olives, salt, pepper, and the tuna with its oil. Remove from the heat; stir in the vinegar.
In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the pasta until just done (follow package directions) Drain the pasta and toss with the tuna sauce and parsley.
Here we use tuna packed in olive oil, and we count on that oil as part of the sauce. If your tuna doesn't have at least one-and-a-half tablespoons of oil per can, add a little more olive oil to make up the difference. Of course, you can use tuna packed in vegetable oil, too, but avoid water-packed tuna at all costs. The flavor, and most of the nutrients for that matter, leach out into the water.
A robust French rosé from the southern Rhône appellation of Tavel will serve these Mediterranean ingredients well. Earthy and full of roasted raspberry flavor, Tavels are among the most full-bodied of rosés. If you'd rather stick to the Italian theme, look for the wonderful Sicilian rosé from Regaleali.
try this recipe. you will not be disappointed. it is a keeper.


The Saga lounge chair is an effort to find the harmony in a small lounge chair with a great seating experience. A seemingly oversized seat lends to the visual comfort of the chair. Still the chair is rather petite in size and fits well into smaller spaces. The presence of the chair is a combination of Japanese humbleness and Scandinavian material sensibility. Manufactured in the furniture producing town of Morodomi, ARIAKE is a new, exciting Japanese brand that has brought together designers from different countries with a common respect for Japanese culture and woodworking. The expansive collection is available in a variety of options, and includes unique finishes such as sumi and indigo dye.


"I'm very glad to have the opportunity to work with clients who still take the medium of posters very seriously and see its specific character and transformational power in the urban field." The graphic designer Christopf Nüssli, who obtained his masters 2013 at Werkplaats Typografie in Arnhem (NL), developped a specific focus on posters. He worked together with institutional and independent actors in the fields of art, music and politics. Over four seasons since 2014 he designed the posters of Palace St. Gallen, an independent music venue. He also designed for ten years the posters for the May 1st Demonstration of the Zürich area: "My goal has been since the beginning to nd a new, contemporary visual language for the social struggles in our present times. Similar to the work done for Palace the printing technique and use of spot colors have been very important parts of the design. " He also designs the posters for the yearly art show of Zürich based artists at Haus Konstruktiv.
Apart from his poster work for which he also held lectures (in 2017 at the Poster Festival, Kazan RU, and Situations, Fotomuseum Wintherthur) and workshops, Nüssli was co-founder 2010 of the political art project OLAF together with Andreas Heusser and Christoph Oeschger. With Oeschger he founded 2013 the independent publisher cpress.
Nüssli's work received acknowledgement among others with the Bronze medal at Best Book Design from all over the World 2017, One of the Most Beautiful Swiss Books of 2016, Bronze medal at Best Book Design from all over the World and The Best Dutch Book Design of 2014.
Ich wüsste keine, aktuell neue Technologie, die meine Arbeitsweise für die am Swiss Design Award präsentierte Plakate verändert hätte.
Ich arbeite in einem zwischengenutzten Bürogebäude das vorher ein Serverzentrum der UBS war. Inwiefern dieses Umfeld meine Arbeit beeinflusst, kann ich nicht abschliessend beurteilen.
Was inspiriert dich? Kannst du ein Ereignis beschreiben das dich kürzlich inspiriert hat?
Am meisten Ideen beziehe ich aus alltäglichen Situationen und sozialen Interaktionen. Das können unteranderem belauschte Gespräche, gelesene Texte, gesehene Ausstellungen oder der Besuch im Fitnessstudio sein.
Gibt es Designer die für dich heute wichtig sind? Warum?
John Heartfield. Weil er Mut, Witz und Style hatte.
Mit welchem Unternehmen möchtest du/möchtet ihr arbeiten?
Für Menschen mit einen sozialen und kulturellen Anspruch, mit Mut zur Eigenständigkeit, (schlechtem) Humor und Fragen.


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Posted on May 9, 2015 by eduKate Singapore
English Language going Glocal
English Language in Singapore has gone a long way since our independence and this can be attributed to three main components of increased business opportunity, parent's desire for their children to be job competitive and the government's push to be glocal.
English Language in Singapore
Thinking glocal is how we can be successful in a nation that takes pride in being the centre of the world. We are the avenues between the East and West, and our geopolitically advantageous positioning has put our small island onto centre stage of the international market by providing professional, competitive, stylish and efficient flow of air/sea traffic, a robust financial market, plus a hardworking and talented workforce that has adopted the English Language as their lingua franca.
The English Language, with 1 500 million speakers, of whom only 375 million are native (statistica.com), are the highest adopted language in the world. This is seconded by Chinese Language with 1 100 million speakers but are predominantly native speakers of 982 million. With the rest of the languages tailing far behind these two.
The dominance of these two languages means that commanding a mastery in either of the language lets you talk to 1 in every 5 or 6 persons living on earth. In Singapore, the Chinese population that learns Chinese as their second language (and English as a First Language) in school drives these statistics to 1 in every 2.7 person on earth. And that is a lot of people that bilingual English/Chinese speaking Singaporeans can converse with. Coverage is key to a successful business plan and if a business entity can serve a wider network, that unhinges latent opportunities and make connections with markets that would have been otherwise foregone.
This is an advantage that keeps us relevant. The ability to communicate with almost half of the world means we can do business with any country, help anyone in times of need, but more importantly, be a friend with everybody. It is where we become truly global, not only by going out and making friends, but to be a welcoming host and the world comes to you.
Inculcating English into Singaporeans started with our education systems 50 years ago. Compulsory English examination passes to advance, with every subject in school taught in English (minus ethnic languages) means mastery would be advantageous in learning fast and an ability to grasp complex technical concepts. That universities are lectured in English as well, attainment of a degree, a professional career and ultimately, survival, hinges on the proficiency of English.
But that is a 20th century strategy: language assimilation.
Latest generations of 21st century English-speaking Singaporeans pass on their English to their children as if the equivalent, a native speaker. English-educated Singaporeans now speak, read, write English as their first language and their children don't need to learn "A" for Apples in Primary 1 like 40 years ago.
Our children is born into an English speaking household and vernacular to English. We have evolved and our children have become as native an English user as any other.
Our diverse ethnicity and international positioning keeps English relevant to our lives. Over generations, the English Languge has proven to be a viable marriage into our culture, keeping our traditions whilst adopting Western cultures and views that helps rather than deter. The ability to communicate with most of the world keeps us competitive and economically viable.
"The Limits of my language is The Limits of my World"-Ludwig Wittgenstein
It makes us globally active, engaging, dynamic and yet keeps us intimately connected with our immediate neighbors. Making friends where it would have been near impossible in our multi-cultural nation. Thinking glocal helps when our nation support such diverse ethnic groups where finding a common language would mean learning 4-5 languages just to talk to our neighbours. English breaks down barriers and carries our thoughts. To understand, first, we need to convey in a common language.
So where next for English in Singapore? We will continue evolving. Our primary education system for English Language just got tweaked this year after 4 years of research into what we need to improve in our education. There is a push to change from the government sector to include creative aspects into our system.
There is also a sudden increase in international awareness that Singapore is a global city, thanks to Marina Bay Sands and the yearly Formula 1 events. One can't be hospitable unless one communicates and understands hospitality.
And what about English as an art form? Literature, poetry and sonnets. It is the existence of English as an art form, for the sake of art itself and nothing else that a society starts to fully appreciate the English Language. Appreciate the emotional powers and its beauty instead of just English being a tool of commerce or conversation. Appreciate that culturally, attainment of English as art means that we perhaps have arrived rather than be bystanders looking into a prestigious country club.
Thinking glocal helps when our nations' resources is human resource. Keeping a common framework of English provides the bridge to our conversations and a strong spine to support our communication infrastructure. It is our bread, butter, main course, wine and sweet pastries. It provides for everything, and then some.
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The Global Apollo Programme is a call for a major global science and economics research programme to make carbon-free baseload electricity less costly than electricity from coal by the year 2025.
It featured in the Leader's Declaration of the 41st G7 summit. It was followed in 2015 by two initiatives from Bill Gates: Mission Innovation (20 countries committed to double their respective clean energy R&D budgets over the five years to 2020) and the Breakthrough Energy Coalition (of 28 high net worth individuals, who collectively pledged to invest $1bn in clean energy).
The report was written by Professor Sir David King, former Government Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Government; Professor Lord Stern (author of The Stern Review); Lord O'Donnell (former Cabinet Secretary); Lord Turner (former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry) and Lord Browne (former Chief Executive of BP); Professor Lord Rees (former President of the Royal Society) and labour economist Lord Layard.
Climate change threatens us with increased risk of drought, flood and tempest, leading to mass migration and conflict. These dangers can be limited if the rise in temperature is less than 2˚C above the pre-industrial level.
And in 2010 world leaders agreed at Cancun to act to achieve that limit. But the commitments made since then have little chance of achieving that target. Even if every promise was carried out, carbon-dioxide emissions will continue to rise (see Figure). By 2035 the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will exceed the critical level for a 2˚C rise in temperature and on current policies the temperature will eventually reach 4˚C above the pre-industrial level. This is the central forecast, implying a 50% chance of still higher temperatures. We must take action to prevent this, by radically cutting the world's output of carbon dioxide (see Figure). We must reduce the use of energy and we must make the energy we use clean i.e. free of carbon-dioxide emissions. This Report is about how to make energy clean.


UTT's Chris Gaubatz testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday before a U.S. Senate hearing on the use of the term "Radical Islam" in discussing the terrorism threat to the United States.
With a strong finish, Mr. Gaubatz made clear the dire threat America faces if we do not reverse course immediately and address the enemy.
In addition to the revelatory testimony of UTT's witness at said hearing, based on his first-person findings stemming from tedious undercover research at CAIR, i.e. conducted alone on behalf of the American people, at great risk to his life, another witness ostensibly representing Islamist & quisling opinions diametrically opposed to UTT's comprehensive analysis, was associated with THE BRENNAN CENTER FOR JUSTICE, a left-leaning New York/Washington DC based public policy institute founded by the family and former law clerks of late Supreme Court Justice William J. Brennan, Jr., who the Washington Post once characterized as the "progressive voice of the modern court".
Inasmuch as George Soros is a major donor to the Brennan Center, and it's president is Bill Clinton's former speechwriting director. And in the past the center has: opposed voter ID laws; represented terrorist detainees at Gitmo, as well as U.S. citizens & legal residents being held there as unlawful enemy combatants; challenged congresses right to deny habeas corpus to Islamic terrorists, as well as the president's right to declare a prisoner to be an unlawful enemy combatant, the question is who should the American people believe is dedicated to their literal destruction; compare the foregoing resumes, and see what you think; and the survival of the people you love, and of the country, depend on the right answer.
Chris' testimony was absolutely compelling. He concisely and clearly wrapped CAIR/Hamas up with a nice bow, in such a way that the few liberal/clueless hit pieces in response to his testimony that I could find on the Internet, failed miserably to factually dispute any one of the points made in his testimony. In typical liberal fashion, when unable to fight fire with fact, they could do little else but call him names – which is always the sign that a nerve has been struck. Their inability to cite any facts in dispute to his testimony, only confirmed to me what I have long suspected: Muslims angling to take over governance of the US (and her people) have indeed infiltrated highly coveted, high-level positions that will enable them to further their radical agenda of Sharia. I am thankful for his service – and the sacrifice Chris made – so that Americans, if they will just wake up to this uncomfortable- if not truly terrifying – truth, can take the necessary steps to protect ourselves and our country from those hell-bent on destroying us.
In my opinion AmericA has been under Islamic terrorist attack since the Wahabi's started buying land in the US and building Mosque.and recruiting/deceiving who they could …..even Casious Clay converted to Islam. But I think he was only given enough information to try and give this wretched belief system a positive face. Or he was one of very very very few true moderate Muslims.But regardless it is a doctrine of hatred and murder. And Sharia is the total opposite of humanitarian law and it completely Opposes any other law put before it by means of terrorism and inhumane savagery. I read somewhere that Malcolm X after converting to Islam later after finding out more than he should have was murdered by the very sect that he had joined because they were afraid he would talk to the feds. Otherwise Vote for Donald J.Trump for President in November! Because any other vote or NO vote is a vote for tyranny!
Thanks so much For Standing with our Christian Nation USA Mr.Gaubatz!!


No one can deny that scorpions are one of the scariest bugs out there. Between the weird crab-like pinchers and the barbed tail, it is no wonder scorpions are scary-looking enough to inspire giant scorpion monsters in SyFy original movies. As fun (or dumb) as it might be to watch scorpions used as plot devices in movies, getting stung by one of these prehistoric creatures can be quite painful. They are venomous – and though scorpion-caused deaths are rare, they can be dangerous to small children. Here are some ways to protect your family from scorpions.
The first thing you should do is make sure your home is sealed properly. Search the perimeter of your house for tiny holes or gaps. Use caulk to fill in any holes you may find. It also wouldn't hurt to replace the weather stripping on your front and back doors. As an added bonus, sealing up your home will prevent any other bugs or insects from entering your home, and it can even lower your electric bill.
As funny as it sounds, cinnamon is a natural deterrent to scorpions. If you just sprinkle a little bit of cinnamon around your windows and baseboards, scorpions will have a harder time getting in. Don't worry if you have pets. According to the ASPCA, cinnamon is non-toxic to dogs and cats. Just make sure you don't put down cinnamon sugar because that will attract all kinds of other bugs and insects.
Before you and your kids go to bed, make sure you go through the bed sheets. That's a popular hiding place for scorpions. While you're at it, don't leave piles of clothing on the floor, either. Before you put shoes on, make sure you won't find any surprises in there. These little guys can get just about anywhere, and trust us, you don't want to be stung when you're just trying to go to bed.
As if scorpions weren't scary enough, they eat other bugs and insects like roaches and ants. If you have a scorpion problem, you likely also have a roach or an ant problem. Make sure you don't have any other infestations before you tackle the scorpion problem.
If scorpions continue to get into your home, consider getting the pest control experts from Apple Pest Control to come help you with your scorpion removal needs.


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Tradition and contemporaneity. Engel House by CMC architects
05/12/2017. [Karlovy Vary] Czech Republic
metalocus, PABLO CUESTA
Located close to the spa town Karlovy Vary, Engel House stands in a protected area of the Czech Republic, overlooking rolling hills at an altitude of 600 meters above sea level.
Engel House by CMC architects. Photograph © BoysPlayNice
Urban site plan. Engel House by CMC architects.
Site plan. Engel House by CMC architects.
Ground floor plan. Engel House by CMC architects.
First floor plan. Engel House by CMC architects.
Lateral elevation. Engel House by CMC architects.
Longitudinal elevation. Engel House by CMC architects.
This house was designed by Vit Maslo and David Richard Chisholm, co-founders of CMC Architects, the small modern farmhouse combines contemporary design and elements of vernacular architecture.
The design took inspiration from the traditional dwellings of the village, but gave the house a distinctly contemporary look. Two volumes create an L shape; a smaller structure with a flat roof and rusted steel cladding meets the taller wooden building that boasts an A-frame roof and double height ceilings as well as recycled and charred spruce wood cladding.
Description of project by CMC Architects
In a small community in the Western region of the Czech Republic, not far from the spa town of Karlovy Vary, this villa was designed as a recreational house for an accomplished man, his family and friends. The architect's intention was essentially to assimilate the romantic context of this small village, posited just under the massive cliffs and ruins of a Gothic castle, where the town originated. Andelska Hora (originally in German Engelsburg), belongs to a protected area of the country, and sits above 600 meters in altitude. The local climate, as one could expect, has dramatic extremes.
The concept of this villa evolved from traditional forms of Czech village living typologies, which include 'saddle' or A-frame roofs made from wood timber construction. The design brief was of course for a completely modern recreational villa, for both summer and winter seasons. The land plot is 2 163m2 and has ideal South orientation, approached from the North, with fabulous views of the regions 'waves' of green hills. The built-up footprint of the villa is 346m².
After careful analysis of the site and surroundings, a 'cross' configuration was proposed in plan, with double-height massing of the main functional components of the villa. The crossing forms are flat-roofed and one floor in height, containing secondary or support spaces. The orientation is North-East/South-West for the axis of the main body of the villa. The basic planning principle allows for a simple and clear entry court, off the local street, with easy garage access. This resulting 'L' shape forms a semi-enclosed space, giving ground-floor orientation and an excellent view to the open countryside.
The main living space is in the South-West end of the double-height volume, which also includes an open gallery to the upper level. The living style is informal, with the kitchen-dining also oriented to the roofed, outdoor kitchen and entertaining area. Separating the living room from the kitchen area is a towering black metal fireplace with glass doors, which is a main feature of the well-proportioned space. The side wings of the ground floor, which form the cross in the plan, have master bedroom, study and service functions. The upper level of the main villa body, with its open gallery to below, has three guest bedrooms and bathrooms.
The villa brief asked for wood timber construction, made from massive wood beams and panel walls, which ultimately form the 'wood-living' concept of the house. The wood panel wall system is left exposed to view, with a light white-toned stain, elegantly contrasting the dark wood floor and wall cladding. The primarily wood interior is contrasted with metals, both finished and unfinished, and features decorative lighting made from Czech crystal. Bathrooms are generous, but simple in design, also with contrasting, large format ceramic tiles in dark brown and beige colors.
The façade materials were selected so as to fit well into the context and have lasting beauty. The forms and materials concept attempts to assimilate simpler, utilitarian objects and buildings common in the region. The vertical ends of the main villa body are from recycled, charred Spruce wood, and the East-West façades are clad with standing seam, pre-oxidized RHEINZINK. The lower crossing wings are clad with CORTEN, or rusted steel sheets, which give the feeling of workshops or shed-like service buildings supporting the main living spaces.
Generally, the landscape is composed of existing trees and new indigenous plants, complimented with low-maintenance, succulent types of bushes and flowers. The swimming pool is oriented South-West, and, like the villa, is warmed with a heat pump system. Terraces have Ipe wood, which ages quite well and has very good durability.
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Researchers develop vaccine to fight Zika virus
Early tests of the vaccine in animal models have been very positive
Christopher Maynard News Manager & Editor
Photo (c) Sherry Young - Fotolia
Researchers are still hard at work trying to come up with a solution to the Zika virus. Unfortunately, recent news about the virus has been less than favorable.
In early April, a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that the virus had spread to 44 states and affected as many as 1,300 pregnancies. To make matters worse, researchers later found that a second species of mosquito was capable of spreading the virus, raising concerns about increased transmission rates.
But a new report authored by City College of New York scientists and TechnoVax Inc. offers some hope for the future. The researchers say that they have developed a vaccine against the virus that has been shown to be both highly effective and safe in animal models. The news was announced yesterday in Tarrytown, N.Y.
"The VLP vaccine formulations tested in animals not only were highly effective in eliciting protective antibodies with neutralizing activity equivalent to or higher than the activity present in the serum of a patient who recovered from Zika infection but also were well tolerated and safe," the researchers said.
Fighting Zika virus
Zika virus became a hot-button issue early in 2016 when it began to spread in Latin America. The virus symptoms have generally been described as mild and flu-like, with patients experiencing fever, rash, joint pain, and conjunctivitis.
However, more serious complications from the disease are what have made it notorious. Medical experts have connected the virus to cases of microcephaly, a birth defect that stunts brain development in babies whose mothers have been bitten by infected mosquitoes. Other reports have connected the virus to Guillain-Barré syndrome, which can cause nervous system damage and paralysis.
The researchers say that the VLP vaccine "offers an effective and safe strategy to create a prophylactic vaccine that protect against Zika infection as well as its serious effects." They hope that their partnership with TechnoVax will help jumpstart new vaccine projects that target additional virus pathogens.
The full study has been accepted for publication in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases.
Christopher Maynard
Christopher Maynard is a New York-based writer and editor who has worked as a security guard, high school teacher, theatrical lighting designer and volunteer fireman. He is a graduate of Marist College.
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Parental knowledge of teen vaccine recommendations lacking


The following is a list of questions that we often hear. Please click on the question for an answer. If your question is not here, please feel free to contact us at 713-785-4922.
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To find out more, visit a Chamber Orientation on the First Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00 pm. Please refer to our event calendar for location.
The Houston West Chamber of Commerce provides a variety of Membership options to fit your business needs and goals!
View the various options below. Ready to sign up? Click here to apply for Membership online!
The Houston West Chamber of Commerce is a 501 (c) 6 Membership Organizations. Contributions to section 501(c)(6) organizations are not deductible as charitable contributions on the donor's federal income tax return. They may be deductible as trade or business expenses if ordinary and necessary in the conduct of the taxpayer's business. Please consult your tax advisor.
When Is The Monthly Meeting?
The Houston West Chamber has numerous monthly events.
This is a great way for new and prospective members to learn about the Chamber, meet other members, and learn how to make the most of membership. Really learn how to grant your business wishes. Orientation is the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 – 1:00 pm at various locations. Please refer to our event calendar for location. Some months lunch is provided by a sponsor, and some months you bring your own lunch! Please check our calendar and weekly email blasts for details.
Covering a variety of business topics ranging from marketing to finance, this monthly seminar series offers members the opportunity to increase their business know-how with a different speaker each month. Coffee Talk is every first Thursday of the month from 7:45 – 9:00 am. Please refer to our event calendar for location. Interested in participating as a speaker? Click here to complete the application.
Focused on truly successful networking and netweaving, this is perfect for anyone who is not yet an expert at it. Meet, mix, and mingle in the morning. Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 am at Cantina Laredo. Please check our calendar for program, location details, and updates each month. Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities.
Kick start your morning with this power networking session! Meets the fourth Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30 am at Berryhill Baja Grill – Buffalo Speedway. Please check our calendar for program, location details and updates each month. Click Here for Sponsorship Opportunities.
Here's your chance to rub elbows with some of the most influential people in Houston and expand your visibility and "be seen." Anywhere from 80 to 600 people typically attend each Chamber luncheon, which is held on the third Thursday or Friday of each month. Networking is from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm; program and luncheon until 1:00 pm. The location and details will vary by month. Check the calendar for the next Chamber luncheon.
This laid-back monthly event allows members and guests to mingle and network over cocktails and appetizers. The event sponsor provides the location, food and beverages, and gets to make a short presentation. Socials are typically held the third Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 7:30 pm, but vary by month. If you are interested in sponsoring a social, please contact the Chamber Office.
Ambassadors Committee (By invitation only): Second Tuesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at varying locations.
Business & Education Partnership Committee: First Thursday of each month from 8:00 to 9:30 am at varying locations.
Business Resource Committee: Second Wednesday of each month from 7:30 to 9:00 am at varying locations.
Business Golf Classic: Second Wednesday of each month (August - April) from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Office Evolution, 1300 W Sam Houston Pkwy #100.
Governmental Affairs: Please refer to our monthly calendar.
Salute to Veterans Committee: Second Wednesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at varying locations.
Suited Connections Committee: First Tuesday of each month 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at varying locations.
West Houston Economic Development Summit: Third Wednesday of each month from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm at varying locations.
Women Driving Business: Various days and locations between June and December.
Please check our calendar for any updates concerning any of the committee meetings or events.
How Do I Know If This Is The Right Networking Community For Me And My Business?
If you are considering membership, try us out before joining. There are over 50 Chambers of Commerce in the greater Houston area and each has a different atmosphere. The Houston West Chamber focuses on business-to-business relationships. You may attend any three events of your choice as a prospective member. After that, we strongly encourage you to make an investment in our community to receive the full benefits of our organization.
Choose either a committee meeting to try out, a luncheon or a social!
Although the Houston West Chamber has set boundaries, many businesses outside of this region have chosen to join the organization for our business-to-business relationship opportunities.
Neighborhoods covered include: Bear Creek, Alief, Memorial, Energy Corridor, Westchase, Spring Branch, Uptown, and Greenway Plaza.
Boundaries - Serving Houston from Greenway Plaza to Energy Corridor!
Here are the recommended steps.
Step 1: You may join after your three prospective member visits or now by clicking the "Join Now" button found on the homepage.
Step 2: Come to Orientation on the first Wednesday of each month from 12:00 to 1:00. Please check our calendar for program, location details and updates each month.
Step 3: Plan out a schedule of networking and advertising for the year.
Step 4: Choose a committee to get involved with!
Step 5: Begin to review event sponsorships to find where you can spotlight your organization OR schedule a meeting with our staff to discuss individually-tailored opportunities.
Networking is the main key to building your business in any community. We strongly recommend that you attend at least one event each month to build relationships with other members. If you are unable to participate or only able to attend one event each month, there are still great Corporate Visibility benefits to being a member.
With your membership, you receive an online directory listing on our site. Our members are encouraged to use other members to meet their consumer and B2B needs. This listing will increase your visibility, credibility, and boost your business! By joining the Chamber's online directory, you will be able to increase traffic to your own website and your own business. All members also receive a listing in our annual print Directory & Resource Guide, helping further highlight their membership.
You are also able to post articles, member to member offers, job openings, and press releases to the website through your Chamber Master member portal. If you have a special or a change in your business, we recommend posting this to our website. This is free to members!
The Chamber offers numerous advertising opportunities from blast e-mails to our database to providing event attendees with a promotional item. Contact our staff for details at 713-785-4922.
Some of our members have found events sponsorship to be an easy way to brand their business even if they cannot participate by attending. Please contact the office for details on your numerous sponsorship opportunities at 713-785-4922.
Building relationships with other members is the main key to your success in building your business. People give to people! If you are on a committee and attend events, others are able to get to know you as a person.
The idea is simple: If you give me business, I will send business your way! It works every time.
Do you have a product or service that you can donate or showcase to other members at no cost? One of our most successful members has compensated numerous hours of service to members. When another business sees the quality and dependability in your company or organization, they are more likely to use and refer you.
By marketing in our email and social media platforms and handing out promotional items, you can build brand recognition that will be tied to your name. Once other members see you as a reliable source and know what you do, they are more than happy to refer you as a preferred vendor.
How Do I Edit My Website Listing?
Only the Primary Representative of each company has the ability to change the organizational information on the website. If you do not know who your Primary Representative is, please call the chamber at 713-785-4922 and we will gladly assist you.
Log in to the HWCOC website on the top left corner.
Click on "Company" to view drop down menu.
To edit the Chamber's database entry, click "Organization Information". This should only be for major changes in contact information.
To edit what information gets listed in the Directory, click "Website Information". Uncheck the "Use Organization Information" box at the top of that section to enable editing.
Make the necessary changes to the contact information.
How Do I Add An Article, Job Listing, Or Special Offer To The Website?
Only the Primary Representative of each company has the capability to add an article, job listing or special offer to the HWCOC website. If you do not know who your Primary Representative is, please call the Chamber at 713-785-4922 and we will gladly assist you.
In the Home tab, click on the content you would like to create (such as "Hot Deals" or "News Releases").
Click on the button below the heading that says "Add".
Complete the form fields as needed.
Enter the dates during which you would like to maintain the content active.
Click the "Submit" button - after a staff member approves your content, this will show up on the website.
How Do I RSVP For An Event If Online Registration Is Closed?
Please contact the office at 713-785-4922 to find out if registration will be available at the event.
NOTE: Registration may be closed due to reaching max number of attendees thus, attendance cannot be guaranteed after online registration stops.
Who Do I Refer Billing Questions To?
Please contact our billing coordinator at billing@hwcoc.org or 713-785-4922.
Full refunds less a 10% processing fee will be issued for registration cancellations made a MINIMUM of 3 business days (during normal business hours) prior to an event, regardless of attendance. After this time, reservations have been guaranteed to the facility/caterer and we will be unable to provide a refund. The refund request must be in writing and sent via fax to (713) 785-4944 or emailed to billing@hwcoc.org.
PLEASE NOTE: No refunds will be made over the phone. Refunds will be issued after the conclusion of the respective event.
If HWCOC cancels an event due to bad weather conditions, a full refund will be given or fees will be applied towards a rescheduled date.
If HWCOC cancels an event due to lack of sales, a full refund will be given.
Sponsorships and tickets for any Major/Featured Fundraising Event, as designated by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce, are non-refundable and non-transferrable (regardless of attendance). No refunds will be given. Major/Featured Events include but are not limited to: West Houston Economic Development Summit, Business & Education Partnership Awards, Health & Medical Luncheon, Salute to Veterans Luncheon, Women Driving Business series, Women's Excellence in Business series, and Zest in the West.
Golf Tournaments can only be called off by the hosting golf course. In the case of a rainout or cancellation due to inclement weather every attempt will be made to reschedule, with the date to be decided by the hosting golf course. However, if this fails, your registration will be considered a donation to the Houston West Chamber of Commerce.
No refunds will be made over the phone. For companies choosing the monthly credit card payment option, membership will automatically renew at the end of 12 months and monthly billing will continue until the chamber is notified in writing to discontinue via fax at 713-785-4944 or email at billing@hwcoc.org.
Primary representatives, the contact listed in the membership application, will receive a request to create their individial login credentials for the website to access the Membership Dashboard and Portal. If you have not received an email with a link to create your login, contact the Chamber Office at 713-785-4922 or email info@hwcoc.org.
If you are an additional representative for your organization, you will need to be added under the member profile by the designated primary representative in order to receive a link to create your individual login.
Log in to the HWCOC website by clicking the link in the top left corner.
Under the "Personal" menu heading, click "Username/Password".
Click "Change" next to the item you wish to change.
Enter the new login credentials you wish to use.
What Method Of Payment Do I Use For An Event?
At the request of our membership, we are working hard to keep our overhead costs low and staff time productive. Your kind assistance by registering and paying online for ALL EVENTS helps make this possible. However, for those interested, we can retain your credit card information on file.
*An additional $5.00 charge will be added for each manual transaction.
Sponsorships can be paid by credit card, check, or cash at least three weeks prior to the event. Please see individual event details for more information.
Why Is My Name Not Listed In The Member Directory?
At the request of our membership, the Houston West Chamber has decided not to list primary contact information for your business in our Membership Directory. We would like to prevent unnecessary sales calls directed to your business, so we have opted to not include personal contact information. However, if you would like to list your name, you have the option of opting to be listed online.
What Is Included In A Business Builder Membership?
If My Company Is A Member, Does That Mean I Am A Member Too?
When a company becomes a Chamber member, all employees of that company's branch/office that joined are considered Chamber members and have full access to our programs and benefits.
How Can The Chamber Help Me Build My Professional Skills?
The Chamber offers a variety of programs, seminars, and workshops to help you develop the skills you need to excel in business. Those offerings range from the West Houston Leadership Institute program to monthly events (Coffee Talk, Business Wellness Lunch & Learn, Business Growth Workshop, SEO411 Online Marketing Seminar) and much more. See our events calendar for the latest event offerings.
How Can I Help Shape And Support The Chamber's Programs?
The Chamber's event programming is decided and coordinated by our members for our members. Members that volunteer on committees plan, fundraise, and execute monthly and annual events. By providing time, dedication, resources, and ideas committee members ensure that the Chamber can provide quality programming for all member organizations. In addition to giving you the opportunity to give back to the Chamber, committee participation provides a way to build stronger long-term relationships with your fellow members as you work towards a common goal on a monthly basis!
All active Chamber members are invited to participate in committees and we encourage you to visit groups that appeal to you and your business goals. If after visiting the meeting, you would like to become a part of the committee, contact the staff liaison to receive committee criteria for review. Depending on the committee, this can include time commitment and fundraising goals.
Once you have reviewed and agreed to the committee criteria, you will be added to the roster for the committee. You must attend at least three consecutive meetings to be considered an active member of the committee.
Click here for a full listing of Chamber committees.


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Q: how to read json file without using json libarary or without any other libarary in to dictionary or list? I have a JSON file and i need to read it into dictionary or list without using and library.This is my file content.
{
   "101":"Break and Enter Commercial",
   "102":"Break and Enter Residential/Other",
   "103":"Vehicle Collision or Pedestrian Struck (with Fatality)",
   "104":"Vehicle Collision or Pedestrian Struck (with Injury)"
}

This is what i try
def read_codes(filename):
    jsonData = {}
    # empty list to append to it later
    file = open(filename, "r")
    for key in file:
        print(key)
    return jsonData
print(read_codes('codes.json'))

A: What about such way:
with open(file) as f:
    your_dict = eval(f.read().replace('\n', ''))

A: You could open it as a text file. It would return you list, then filter the list as you require.
with open('file.json', 'r') as jsonFile:
    json_obj = jsonFile.readlines()
json_obj = [(obj.rstrip()).lstrip()[:-1] for obj in json_obj[1:-1]]
print(json_obj)

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Today I'm going to talk about it, and no, I'm not referring to the Steven King novel that gave me nightmares. I'm talking about the pronoun it. Actually, it can be a bit of a nightmare trying to figure out which noun the pronoun it is referring to in a sentence that contains multiple nouns.
These examples are from an article called Do Your Readers a Favor: Cut 'It' Out, by Grammar Girl.
Although you may know which noun your pronoun is referring to, it may not be clear to your reader and could cause confusion.
The next time you use it as a pronoun, make sure the reference to the noun is clear, or this clown will get you!


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There's More to Life than This
Healing Messages, Remarkable Stories, and Insight about the Other Side from the Long Island Medium
By: Theresa Caputo
Narrated by: Theresa Caputo
Categories: Arts & Entertainment, Entertainment & Performing Arts
You Can't Make This Stuff Up
Life Changing Lessons from Heaven
In You Can't Make This Stuff Up, Theresa imparts the life-changing wisdom she's received from Spirit and client readings.
Each chapter incorporates a powerful lesson that is made real by Theresa's witty and wise insights. She shares moving client stories and fascinating behind-the-scenes tales from her life and hit reality show to help people find peace and closure and to better understand the spiritual world.
By Alaina Carroll on 21-08-17
When Heaven Calls
By: Matt Fraser
Narrated by: Matt Fraser
People who are not in the habit of talking with the dead have a hard time imagining what Matt Fraser's life is like. Based on the questions he gets, they seem to think he spends most of his time sitting cross-legged in a trance, maybe hovering a few inches off the ground, leaving his physical body behind as he journeys across the veil to the spirit realm. But it's not like that at all.
save your money and dont bother
By Amy Houghton on 24-06-20
Signs from the Other Side
Opening to the Spirit World
By: Bill Philipps
Narrated by: Bob Souer
While mediums sometimes resist the flow of communications they receive from the "other side", the best of them - like Bill Philipps - know what solace such messages can provide. The truly gifted also know that their gifts are not unique, that they can be cultivated by anyone with a sincere and open heart. Philipps illuminates all of this for listeners by demystifying what he does, sharing more than 20 inspiring stories of people receiving signs, and, most wonderfully, by providing step-by-step guidance that allows listeners to receive afterlife communications themselves.
mind soothing
By Nikki gibb on 24-04-19
Good Mourning
Theresa Caputo, TLC's Long Island Medium and the three-time New York Times best-selling author, teaches us how to ritualize and recover from the daily losses in our lives.
What the Dead Are Dying to Teach Us: Lessons Learned from the Afterlife
By: Claire Broad
Narrated by: Olivia Konig
Claire Broad, known as ''The Honest Medium'', experienced psychic phenomena from early childhood. As she grew older, communications from deceased loved ones became stronger and spirit teachers made their presence known. In this uplifting book, Claire teaches us why we may have confidence that there is an afterlife, how we can heal and awaken spiritually through the practice of mediumship and most importantly, what we can learn from those already living on the other side.
By mark rutter on 28-08-20
The Happy Medium
Life Lessons from the Other Side
By: Kim Russo
Narrated by: Kim Russo
When she was nine years old, Kim Russo discovered she had an amazing gift - she could communicate with the dead. Deeply skeptical, she denied her talent for years. But as she gradually reconciled her ability with her religious beliefs, Kim embraced who she is - and ultimately accepted her soul's mission as a voice for the spirit world.
By richard on 13-09-18
What the Dead Can Teach Us About Life
By: James Van Praagh
Narrated by: Marc Cashman
Based on over 25 years of spirit communication and thousands of professional readings, world-famous medium James Van Praagh shares the personal regrets, misgivings, remorse, and, most important, the advice of the dead who have chosen him as a medium. These spirits have a great deal to say about what they have learned and discovered on the other side and how we, the living, can benefit from their experiences.
Developing Mediumship with Gordon Smith
By: Gordon Smith
Narrated by: Gordon Smith
In this fascinating download, Gordon Smith- 'Hailed as the UK's most accurate medium' - teaches you how to develop your own mediumship / mediumistic skills. Using simple yet powerful exercises Gordon talks you through each stage of your journey to become a medium.
By stephen on 24-02-15
The Medium in Manolos
A Life-Affirming Guide to Modern Mediumship
By: Lauren Robertson
Narrated by: Lauren Robertson
Lauren Robertson is a medium with a difference. Since training as a psychic medium at the age of 14, Lauren has helped tens of thousands of people to connect with their loved ones in Spirit and is known for her highly accurate readings and her ability to provide super-specific details from those who have crossed over.
wonderfully insightful
By gary stephen owens on 06-11-18
Bridging Two Realms
Learn to Communicate with Your Loved Ones on the Other Side
By: John Holland
Narrated by: John Holland
In Bridging Two Realms, renowned psychic medium John Holland offers one of the clearest pictures anyone could have of the Spirit World. He draws on his decades of personal experiences with Spirit, and includes inspirational stories and real-life case studies, to help you pursue the unfoldment of your own spiritual abilities safely and wisely. His hope is to help the bereaved by giving them comfort and inspiration in knowing that there really is life after physical death. There is evidence of the Spirit World.
I can't stop listening to this book .
Your Soul's Gift: The Healing Power of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born
By: Robert Schwartz
Narrated by: Scott R. Smith
Would you like to understand the deeper spiritual meaning of miscarriage, abortion, caregiving, abusive relationships, sexuality, adoption, poverty, suicide, rape, and mental illness? In his groundbreaking first book, Your Soul's Plan: Discovering the Real Meaning of the Life You Planned Before You Were Born, Robert Schwartz brought the idea of pre-birth planning into the mainstream. Now, his brilliant sequel Your Soul's Gift delves even deeper by exploring these subjects and others, such as spiritual awakening and even the pre-birth planning we do with our future pets.
Incredibly healing
By nati on 23-06-20
Developing Your Own Psychic Powers
By: John Edward
Narrated by: John Edward
On this remarkable audio program, internationally-acclaimed psychic medium John Edward brings you a wealth of information that will help you develop your own psychic powers. The topics he discusses include Meditations, Psychic Self-Defense, Angels and Guides, Unleashing Your Psychic Potential, Psychic Tools in the Workplace, and How to Conduct a Psychic Session.
Combines all his psychic development work
By Therese on 13-08-10
Messages from Above
What Your Loved Ones in Heaven Want You to Know
By: Monica The Medium, Monica Ten-Kate
Narrated by: Monica the Medium
Infused with Monica's signature blend of empathy, authenticity, and light-hearted humor, Messages from Above will make you laugh as much as you cry. It's for anyone who's ever struggled with unresolved questions and feelings such as guilt or disbelief after losing a loved one. It's for people who've wondered: What happens when we die? Do dogs go to Heaven? What are soul contracts? Can the dead watch us have sex?
The Afterlife Unveiled
What the Dead Are Telling Us About Their World
By: Stafford Betty
Narrated by: George Kao
What happens to us when we die? Three decades of research have taught the author, a world expert in the field of death and afterlife studies, where the most reliable sources are to be found. These accounts are far better developed and more plausible than anything found in the world's scriptures or theologies. We hunger for a reliable revelation telling us that life here and now is meaningful and good, that each of us has an important part to play in its proper unfolding....
By Carly on 07-06-19
Really Saying Something
By: Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward
Narrated by: Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward
In the early '80s, best friends Sara Dallin and Keren Woodward arrived at the YWCA in London, with their sights set on careers in journalism and the media...but that wasn't to be. London was the most vibrant and culturally innovative of places, and within the whirl of clubs, parties and new friends, a chance meeting with former Sex Pistol Paul Cook changed everything. Moving into Malcolm McLaren's old office, they started rehearsing and singing background vocals for Paul's new band before teaming up with Sara's college friend Siobhan and forming their own group.
A fun listen
By Shane on 02-11-20
Life on the Other Side
A Psychic's Tour of the Afterlife
By: Sylvia Browne, Lindsey Harrison
Narrated by: Sylvia Browne
In her phenomenal New York Times best seller The Other Side and Back, acclaimed psychic Sylvia Browne introduced millions of people to a world beyond our own, where they saw for the first time that death was not the end but just another phase in our eternal journey.
By patricia on 11-10-17
Secrets from the Afterlife
By: Colin Fry
Narrated by: Colin Fry
In this extraordinary book, Colin explains how understanding the spirit world has made his own life so much easier. And he also describes how many, many people ask him to connect with their loved ones who have passed over. The stories of these encounters make incredible listening. You will not be surprised by the amount of comfort he can bring to others, but you will be amazed by the secrets he's discovered from the afterlife and how, hearing them, can change your perspective forever.
By Leanne on 24-04-12
Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal
By: Anthony William
Narrated by: Sarah Coomes
Anthony William, medical medium, has helped tens of thousands of people heal from ailments that have been misdiagnosed or ineffectively treated or that doctors can't resolve. He's done this by listening to a divine voice that literally speaks into his ear, telling him what lies at the root of people's pain or illness, and what they need to do to restore their health. His methods achieve spectacular results, even for those who have spent years and many thousands of dollars on all forms of medicine before turning to him.
Drink the celery juice!
The star of TLC's Long Island Medium shares her extraordinary gift and reveals how she helps people who have lost loved ones find peace, closure, and healing.
In her highly anticipated new book, brassy and beloved medium Theresa Caputo, star of the hit television show Long Island Medium, opens the door to her world and invites us to experience her exceptional gift of communicating with those who've crossed over to The Other Side. The always funny, frank, and down-to-earth medium began communicating with Spirit at the age of four, but didn't fully accept her gift until she was 33 years old. She had a good life as a busy wife and mom, but also suffered from chronic anxiety that came from ignoring her unique abilities. Once Theresa began channeling, she discovered that she felt much better after delivering a message from Spirit and releasing that energy. Since then she's used her extraordinary gift to help countless people heal from the loss of their loved ones.
Theresa makes us all aware that there is more to life than what we see here in the physical world. She wants you to know that our deceased loved ones are safe and at peace assisting us from The Other Side. She also wants you to realize that the unexplainable things you sense and feel from these souls are real, and that it's healthy and essential to acknowledge them.
There's More to Life than This explains how Theresa's mediumship works, what happens to our soul when we die, what Heaven is like, what the deceased want us to know, the importance of living a positive life, and the many roles that our family, friends, angels, guides, and God play here and in the afterlife. It also explores how to safely connect with Spirit, so that we can recognize when our loved ones are reaching out.
Combining Theresa's personal story, compelling anecdotes, and client readings, this remarkable book teaches us about Spirit and helps us understand the life-affirming messages that are sent to us every day.
©2013 Theresa Caputo (P)2013 Simon & Schuster
What listeners say about There's More to Life than This
Alaina Carroll
I loved this book. It resonated with me in a very profound way. I got so emotional in parts that I lost count of the times I sobbed like a baby. Just hearing this book has made me feel closer to my departed loved ones and brought me much needed comfort. I also loved that Teresa narrated the book herself. It felt more personal somehow. I'm onto her next book now.
All I want to say is thank you, I see life in a brighter light now and have made some life changing decisions thanks to you, the book has helped me in so many ways, thank you Theresa xxx
A Highlander And A Seal
I really enjoyed this
The other side exists i know personally. My grandmother came to me every couple of days in the USA after i moved there, in my dreams and we would spend time together in her house chatting being together. I loved her so much. Out blue 10 yrs ago she came to me 4 nights in row telling me i have to go back to my country. Was very vivid a sense of urgency, i could feel the seriousness of it. So i did, i made plans and went back to my Country. Once back him in my Country she stopped coming to me after more than 11 years of seeing her in my dreams every few days. I suspect i had cancer all along looking back, as to why she was with me so much. After being back a few months, i realised i had cancer due to a swelling. Ignored by medical until many years later by this point i was almost dead before they agreed to give me scans showing tumours. My crossed grandmother saved my life. If i had stayed, my stress would still have been through the roof massive cause of cancer and would have been unable to do afford to do the juicing i did to save my life. I was led by those on the other side, to a natural healing walk guided on what to read and watch over the last 3 yrs Gerson was my choice of diet, that, saved my life and now I help others to save their life by educating them in how the body heals. I have been on my metaphysical quest for 3 years about our purpose as a soul living a human experience. The fact that souls never die and that we are souls living a human experience, i have no doubt. So listening to Theresa's book was done in love and admiration and zero doubt because i know its TRUE.Watched her on youtube doing her readings. Feisty and similar in nature to me i sense i was drawn to watch her. I wondered more about her and here we are. I came across the book on Audible. Shes a natural at doing this and hearing her own voice doing it i love it. Shes done a fantastic job of showing us the divine guidance she has had since a child. Leading into her life and work. Beautiful book i really enjoyed it. I'm put off so many audible books because the person themselves isnt doing it. Some of the voices i cant stand listening to and cant listen to the book. She is fantastic at narration i had no idea she had wrote books. Watching channeling Erik i know quite a bit about the other side. As a child i had a soul with me in my teens i saw her often, i was told later was my great grandmother watching over me. During terrible home times. I loved this book, Theresa keeps it interesting and very fascinating to hear more about her and her work. Gives us a look through the keyhole at her as a person. She was destined to do the work she does now. I highly recommend this book if you do believe that we are a soul living a human experience and you believe that there are mediums that connect with the other side. I have no doubt that souls live on and we all have guides and angels assigned to us. I meditate myself now to develop my own psychic skills. REligious reasons of you dont talk to spirits is why i kept telling my souls visiting me as a child to go away and leave me alone not realising Jesus himself was a medium. All of us have the ability if we lift our vibration through meditation and have no fear. GLITCH in the audible book the chapters displaying are coming up and shes telling a different chapter number than the one audible is text showing Loved this book and plan on buying her other two also :) Thanks Theresa really enjoyed this. love and light Theresa keep your light shining.
Barbara Pendergast
Awesome book!
Even if you're not spiritually or religiously inclined, this is still a fab book with lots of positive and uplifting messages and stories. Can't recommend it enough. Has helped me get through a really difficult time in my life!
I listened two books of Theresa praying for her write a fourth one. I don't know If I am to listen grief yet. This is an emotional book which clearly enforced my faith and brought lots of peace moments meanwhile listening. I loved.
Inspiring and uplifting
I love the tv show but this book was unexpected. Read in Theresa's jolly upbeat style she offers lots of insightful life lessons and some very sound advice on life and life's challenges. The paranormal aspect is very interesting. She seems like a good soul and it was a lovely listen.
Granny Margaret
Oh that voice!
Might be a wonderful book - if only you can tolerate the readers voice - I couldn't.
Ryan Healey
Interesting, but hard to listen to!
What did you love best about There's More to Life than This?
I have watched Theresa Caputo on television and while she is an original, I do believe much of what she experiences is true. I was glad to learn more about her life and experiences in this book.
How did the narrator detract from the book?
I feel terrible saying this, but Theresa did a horrible job narrating her own book! I know she had assistance writing it but she reads it as if she isn't even aware what is coming next. Her delivery is monotone, she pauses mid-sentence at times and it feels like she is reading someone else's book aloud. That was VERY distracting from the experience. If the author of a book is not good at reading it with emotion and as if they are storytelling (as Theresa should be since it's HER life story) then they should not do the audiobook.
Great book. Theresa Caputo is not a good narrator and I am surprised they didn't spot this in production and work with her to improve her delivery of the text.
E. Falk
Amazing and comforting
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes! Theresa Caputo has an incredible gift. And she is fun and funny which gives a light-hearted feel to a serious book.If you like her TV show "Long Island Medium", you will love this book!
What did you like best about this story?
I don't know that I could pick a favorite part. What I loved the most were Theresa's insights and descriptions of her ability and readings. She makes the other side feel so familiar and close that it brings comfort to me.
What about Theresa Caputo's performance did you like?
She is so funny and endearing!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
I was moved by so many of her stories about specific readings. They helped put her descriptions of her gift and of spirit, in context.
I hope that she writes another book soon!
s_lynne
I was skeptical of Theresa at first but recently saw her live and have a whole new perspective of her abilities. I thought her book was going to just be stories of readings over the years but this isn't the case. She talks a lot about Spirituality, God, and the afterlife. She has such a beautiful soul.
JENNIFER JELLSEY
I needed to hear this
This book has helped me to heal a little more. I also understand signs from our loved ones more clearly and I no longer feel like "I'm just imagining things". I'm looking forward to the next book.
J. Hawkins
Theresa is the Real Deal
What made the experience of listening to There's More to Life than This the most enjoyable?
Everything, her personality is what made it most enjoyable and that she read her own book makes it even more personal. I also love how much content she covers. Anything you ever wondered about the afterlife she discusses.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Theresa of course, her personality is so fun and she tells amazing stories about her readings, I never got bored.
She had very high energy, it wasn't overwhelming but the content she covers can be sad but she made it happy throughout.
When she talks about God, heaven, everything. I have met other mediums and they say the same thing, she is the real deal!!
This is an excellent book for those that want to know about their loved ones that have passed, how they are doing and to find peace with them, yourself and especially with God.
LisaMaySmith
Helped me to stop worrying about my son
My son died almost 4 years ago & I've driven myself crazy with the "What if's". I've seen Theresa's show & I believe in her. She taught me that, he didn't go to hell just because he took his own life, that nothing I did could have changed what happened, and that he's happy & at peace where he is. I've been told all the same things at Church, but hearing it from someone who's not Clergy makes me believe it's true & not just someone trying to make me feel better. Theresa's reading is a little choppy, but it's because she's making sure to speak slower & enunciate her words for people who have trouble understand Long Island accents. She does a great job speaking clearly & concisely.
Thoroughly enjoyed! And I really do believe her.
Whatever your thoughts and beliefs... Just do it! Buy this audio book and listen with sincere, undivided, attention. Put ALL of your conceptions, partialities, prejudices and bias on the side for a time. Theresa Caputo really does an exceptional job of courageously sharing what it's like for her being a medium as well as explaining the afterlife, the spirit world, energy - both positive and negative, answers to stuff uncertain, advice, comfort and just altogether, I believe to be good and real information. Overall, this audio book was most interesting and intriguing. I will reference this audio book again and again. I, for one, do believe her.
I Want 7 Hours of My Life Back
This audio book was a complete waste of time. Listening to Theresa Caputo narrate her own experiences in a way that sound loke she's reading every sentence for the first time is maddening. She sounds like she doesn't even believe this stuff herself. I like to believe there's something beyond this life, but this woman comes off as a straight up fraud. The only good thing about this book was that it finally ended. I feel taken, which is likely how a lot of her clients felt after her so-called channeling. I'm astonished at the positive reviews this book has received. You can dismiss me as a non believer or a skeptic all you want, but this woman is getting rich off of other people's grief and desperate need for some kind of closure. God's white light indeed.
not so sure
I was a fan of TC , but this book made me wonder. The afterword by the ghost, play on words, writer was annoying and too patronizing. My question is T said she wasn't sure of her gift until after her children were toddler age, after going to see Pat., but then later talks about seeing the fly/and knowing it was Nana right after giving birth to her daughter. Also, not sure God would want her using the gift to persuade people one way or another for $. And lastly, why and how would Pat need to help a departed soul go to the light. wouldn't God be capable of moving the soul along or teaching passed souls. I don't doubt her gift but feel uncomfortable the way she uses it. She also is way too happy and always positive about hard lessons that must be learned. I do like that she lifts the weight but people should be able to do this without T.
So helpful
I lost my sister 11 months ago, but it still feels like it just happened. This book was so incredibly helpful and reassuring, and not just for someone who's grieving a loss. I bought it for both of my parents for Christmas too.


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Stoke Therapeutics Announces Pricing of Initial Public Offering
June 18, 2019 06:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time
BEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Stoke Therapeutics, Inc., a biotechnology company that is pioneering a new way to treat the underlying cause of genetic diseases by precisely upregulating protein expression, today announced the pricing of its initial public offering of 7,891,110 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $18.00 per share. All of the shares are being offered by Stoke. The shares are expected to begin trading on The Nasdaq Global Select Market on June 19, 2019 under the symbol "STOK." The offering is expected to close on June 21, 2019, subject to customary closing conditions. The gross proceeds from the offering, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses payable by Stoke, are expected to be approximately $142.0 million. In addition, the underwriters have been granted a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1,183,666 shares of common stock.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Cowen and Company, LLC and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC are acting as joint book-running managers for the offering. Canaccord Genuity LLC is acting as lead manager.
A registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and became effective on June 18, 2019. The offering is being made only by means of a prospectus. A copy of the final prospectus relating to the offering, when available, may be obtained from J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, c/o Broadridge Financial Services, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone: (866) 803-9204, or by emailing prospectus-eq_fi@jpmchase.com; from Cowen and Company, LLC c/o Broadridge Financial Solutions, Attention: Prospectus Department, 1155 Long Island Avenue, Edgewood, New York 11717, or by telephone: (631) 592-5973, or by emailing PostSaleManualRequests@broadridge.com; or from Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Attention: Prospectus Department, Eleven Madison Avenue, 3rd floor, New York, NY 10010, or by telephone: (800) 221-1037, or by emailing usa.prospectus@credit-suisse.com.
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About Stoke Therapeutics
Stoke Therapeutics is a biotechnology company that is pioneering a new way to treat the underlying causes of severe genetic diseases by precisely upregulating protein expression to restore target proteins to near normal levels. Stoke aims to develop the first precision medicine platform to target the underlying cause of a broad spectrum of genetic diseases in which the patient has one healthy copy of a gene and one mutated copy that fails to produce a protein essential to health. These diseases, in which loss of approximately 50 percent of normal protein expression causes disease, are called autosomal dominant haploinsufficiencies. Stoke was launched with investments by Apple Tree Partners. Stoke is headquartered in Bedford, Massachusetts with offices in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Dawn Kalmar
Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs
dkalmar@stoketherapeutics.com
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc. today announced the pricing of its initial public offering.


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Lunar X (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
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This Week's Sky: October 19 to 25, 2020
After the Orionids peak before dawn October 21, look for features on the Moon as it waxes past quarter.
By Chris Vaughan and Starry Night Education on Oct 20, 2020
Wednesday, October 21 pre-dawn – Orionids Meteor Shower peak
Orionids Meteor Shower peak (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
The annual Orionids meteor shower is produced when the Earth plows through a cloud of small particles dropped by repeated passages of Comet Halley in its orbit. The shower runs from September 23 to November 27 and will peak between midnight and dawn on Wednesday, October 21. At that time the sky overhead will be moving directly into the densest region of the particle field, producing 10-20 fast meteors per hour. The meteors can appear anywhere in the sky, but will seem to be travelling away from the constellation of Orion. On the peak night, the young, crescent Moon will set during evening — leaving the overnight sky dark for meteor-watching.
Thursday, October 22 evening – Half-Moon near Jupiter and Saturn
Half-Moon near Jupiter and Saturn (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
The Moon's monthly visit with the gas giant planets Jupiter and Saturn will occur in the southwestern sky after dusk on Thursday, October 22. The waxing, half-illuminated Moon will form a neat triangle below the two planets – bright Jupiter to the Moon's upper right, and somewhat dimmer Saturn positioned to the Moon's upper left. The trio, which will set in late evening, will offer a lovely wide field photo opportunity when composed with some interesting foreground scenery.
Friday, October 23 evening – Dwarf planet Ceres changes direction
Dwarf planet Ceres changes direction (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
On Friday, October 23, the dwarf planet Ceres will complete a retrograde loop (red path with dates:time) that began in July – causing it to temporarily cease its motion through the background stars. On this night, the magnitude 8.6 object will be located in the lower part of the southern evening sky – about a fist's diameter to the upper right (or 9.5 degrees to the celestial northwest) of the very bright star Fomalhaut. After tonight, Ceres will resume its regular eastward motion through the stars.
Friday, October 23 at 13:23 GMT – First quarter Moon
First quarter Moon (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
When the Moon completes the first quarter of its orbit around Earth at 9:23 a.m. EDT (or 13:23 GMT) on Wednesday, October 23, the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon will cause us to see it half-illuminated — on its eastern side. At first quarter, the Moon always rises around noon and sets around midnight, so it is also visible in the afternoon daytime sky. The evenings surrounding first quarter are the best ones to see the lunar terrain when it is dramatically lit by low-angled sunlight.
Friday, October 23 at 10 p.m. EDT – Lunar X
Several times a year, for a few hours near its first quarter phase, a feature on the Moon called the Lunar X becomes visible in strong binoculars and backyard telescopes. When the rims of the craters Parbach, la Caille, and Blanchinus are illuminated from a particular angle of sunlight, they form a small, but very obvious X-shape. The phenomenon called is pareidolia — the tendency of the human mind to see familiar objects when looking at random patterns. At approximately 10 p.m. EDT on Friday, October 23, the Lunar X is predicted to peak in intensity — but the phenomenon will be visible for approximately two hours on either side of that time. This event should be visible anywhere on Earth where the Moon is shining in a dark sky during that time window. Simply adjust for your difference from the Eastern Time zone. For the Americas, the Moon will be positioned low in the southwestern sky. The Lunar X is located near the terminator, about one third of the way up from the southern pole of the Moon (at 2° East, 24° South). The prominent round crater Werner sits to its lower right.
Saturday, October 24 evening – Rupes Recta (the Straight Wall)
Rupes Recta, the Straight Wall (Chris Vaughan, Starry Night Education)
On Saturday evening, October 24, the pole-to-pole terminator that divides the lit and dark hemispheres of the waxing gibbous Moon, will fall just to the left (or lunar west) of Rupes Recta, also known as the Straight Wall, a feature that is very obvious in good binoculars and backyard telescopes. The rupes, Latin for "cliff", is a north-south aligned fault scarp that extends for 65 miles (110 km) across the southeastern part of Mare Nubium, which sits in the lower third of the Moon's Earth-facing hemisphere. The feature is always prominent a day after first quarter and day before last quarter. For reference, the very bright crater Tycho sits due south of the Straight Wall.
Chris Vaughan is a science writer, geophysicist, astronomer, planetary scientist and an "outreach RASCal." He writes Astronomy Skylights, and you can follow him on Twitter at @astrogeoguy. He can also bring his Digital Starlab portable inflatable planetarium to your school or other daytime or evening event. Contact him through AstroGeo.ca to tour the universe together.
This Week's Sky: January 24 to 30, 2022
Mars passes nebulae in Sagittarius and a waning crescent Moon this week.
As the Moon reaches its full phase, look for lunar libration. Also, scan the skies for some of winter's finest deep-sky treats
Mercury will pass near Saturn this week, as the Moon waxes toward its full phase next week.
This Week's Sky: January 3 to 9, 2022
As Earth reaches perihelion, look for Mercury at greatest eastern elongation and the Moon at its first quarter.
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