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Tuesday, 9th July, 2019 2.00 pm
Agenda reports pack
Addendum - Outside Organisation Appointments 2019-2023 PDF 172 KB
Printed minutes PDF 127 KB
Venue: Committee Suite 1,2 & 3, Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach CW11 1HZ. View directions
Contact: Paul Mountford Executive Democratic Services Officer
Apologies were received from Councillors A Stott and M Warren.
In the interests of openness, Councillor B Puddicombe, in relation to Item 13 – Outside Organisation Appointments 2019-23, declared that he was the nomination for appointment to the Peaks and Plains Housing Trust, a position which he understood received remuneration.
In accordance with paragraph 3.33 of the Cabinet Procedure Rules, a period of 10 minutes is allocated for members of the public to address the meeting on any matter relevant to the work of the Cabinet. Individual members of the public may speak for up to 5 minutes but the Chairman or person presiding will decide how the period of time allocated for public speaking will be apportioned where there are a number of speakers. Members of the public are not required to give notice to use this facility. However, as a matter of courtesy, a period of 24 hours' notice is encouraged.
Members of the public wishing to ask a question at the meeting should provide at least three clear working days' notice in writing and should include the question with that notice. This will enable an informed answer to be given.
Sue Helliwell asked if the Council would provide permanent dog poo bag dispensers at Milton Park and Talke Road allotments in Alsager. The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Waste replied that the Council had previously provided dispensers and bags in some parks but this had not been very successful. The cost was about £80 per bag dispenser. It was noted that it is the owner's responsibility to clear up after their dogs.
Rachel Cole, on behalf of the Friends of the Barony Park, stated that she had sent in a number of questions but would like to ask about the timeline for an injunction and for the establishment of a transit site. The Leader of the Council responded that a written response would be provided to her questions but outlined a number of issues/options being considered by the Council. It was not possible to provide a timetable or set date for when a transit site would be available. The Council was working on the Sites Allocation Development Plan Document which would include a proposed transit site location. This was expected to be published later in July.
Carol Jones spoke in relation to mental health and said that there was a need for more substantial positivity and action to help and understand the problems faced by people with mental health issues.
Questions to Cabinet Members
A period of 20 minutes is allocated for questions to be put to Cabinet Members by members of the Council. Notice of questions need not be given in advance of the meeting. Questions must relate to the powers, duties or responsibilities of the Cabinet. Questions put to Cabinet Members must relate to their portfolio responsibilities.
The Leader will determine how Cabinet question time should be allocated where there are a number of Members wishing to ask questions. Where a question relates to a matter which appears on the agenda, the Leader may allow the question to be asked at the beginning of consideration of that item.
Cllr Rob Vernon asked that the traveller transit site in the Borough be provided as soon as possible to help alleviate the inconvenience caused to residents with unauthorised encampments. The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regeneration responded that the Council was working on identifying potential sites and undertaking feasibility assessments.
Cllr James Barber asked about how the education impacts of approved developments in his Ward could be mitigated. The Portfolio Holder for Planning responded that mitigation is considered in plans to ensure that they were in place to support growth. The Portfolio Holder for Children and Families undertook to provide a written response specifically in connection with school place planning.
Cllr Laura Crane spoke on air quality around schools and referred to Cheshire West and Chester Council's policy to start fining motorists who did not switch off their engines when asked to do so and asked if the Council could introduce a similar policy. The Leader undertook to provide a written answer on the technical details of introducing such a scheme.
Cllr Tony Dean referred to Agenda Items 8 and 9 and asked about the Council's aim of carbon reduction and impact of climate change on these schemes. In response the Deputy Leader stated that Environmental Impact Assessments had been carried out for these schemes. The two schemes would help improve air quality by reducing traffic congestion, included cycling provision and mitigation measure for biodiversity. It was agreed that the Environmental Impact Assessments would be forwarded to Cllr Dean.
Cllr Tony Dean referred to item 10 and asked if the draft Economic Strategy would be reviewed in light of the Council's new environmental aims. The Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regeneration responded that the Strategy was a draft, was subject to a period of consultation and that feedback and good practice would be incorporated.
Cllr June Buckley asked if areas of grass could left to grow long in the summer months and then mowed and collected up at the end of the season to help wildflowers to grow and spread in some areas in Alsager. The Portfolio Holder for Highways and Waste responded that there was no set policy and that he would look into this matter.
Cllr Phil Williams referred to a response given to a question asked at the last Cabinet meeting on badger vaccination programme and asked about badgers culling on tenanted farm land. The Leader replied that he had previously asked a similar question and the answer he was given then was the Council could not in many cases dictate to tenant farmers what they allowed to happen on their land. However as tenancy agreement were renewed or changed the terms could be amended, where possible, to include that badger culling would not be allowed on the land.
Cllr Hazel Faddes spoke about the 2017 Bus Review and the Little Bus service and asked if the questions used were biased towards the proposed new times for the service - 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. The ... view the full minutes text for item 18.
To approve the minutes of the meeting held on 11th June 2019.
That the minutes of the meeting held on 11 June 2019 be approved as a correct record.
Notice of Motion - Online Betting Advertisements PDF 98 KB
To consider a report in response to a Notice of Motion on online betting advertisements.
Cabinet considered the following Notice of Motion, which had been moved by Cllr A Arnold and seconded by Cllr L Wardlaw at the Council meeting on 21 February 2019 and referred to Cabinet for consideration:
"The gambling industry has confirmed plans to press ahead with a voluntary ban on betting adverts during sport programmes from next summer, amid mounting pressure to protect children from excessive exposure to gambling. Sport programs only does not go far enough. We would like to see a total ban on all online gambling pre watershed and the notice of motion is to lobby the government to adopt this as a policy. As it is now possible through phones, tablets and PC s to place bets."
It was proposed that Motion be amended to add "That the Council writes to the Secretary of State to express our views."
Since the Notice of Motion new Advertising Standards Agency guidance on protecting children and young people from gambling advertising online had come into effect from 1 April 2019.
Councillor L Wardlaw attended the meeting and spoke in support of the Motion
That Cabinet support the amended Notice of Motion and notes that the new guidance from the Advertising Standards Agency came into effect on 1 April 2019 which restricts the placement and style of online gambling advertising to provide greater protection for children and young peoples.
Notice of Motion - Children with Special Educational Needs PDF 127 KB
To consider a report in response to a Notice of Motion on children with special educational needs.
Cabinet considered the following Notice of Motion, which had been moved by Cllr L Jeuda and seconded by Cllr D Flude at the Council meeting on 21 February 2019 and referred to Cabinet for consideration:
"Article 7 and 24 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities places an obligation on Government and Local Authorities to promote, fund and develop capacity in mainstream schools to cater for the needs of disabled pupils.
At the heart of the 2014 Children and Families Act there is the 'presumption of mainstream education' for all our children, it places a duty on local authorities to support the provision of placements for all disabled children living in their catchment area.
The progress made towards inclusive education has stalled and increasingly disabled children are segregated in special schools. Ofsted's Annual Report 2017/18 highlighted concerns about the poor quality of Special Educational Need provision for Disabled pupils in mainstream education.
The Department of Education introduced thes policy in 2013 which placed the responsibility on mainstream schools to fund the first £6000 for every pupil with special educational needs out of their own budget, this has done nothing to incentivise schools to accept these pupils.
This Council resolves to adopt a policy with a general presumption that children with Special Educational Needs will be integrated into mainstream schools, with adequate resources to support the teaching staff and put an end to segregation."
The report set out the current arrangements for special education needs, which encouraged mainstream education where it was appropriate.
RESOLVED: That Cabinet
1 accepts the notice of motion and notes that:
i. education, health and care plans name the school best placed to meet the needs of the young person following consultation with appropriate settings, which must include the parents preferred setting.
ii. specialist provision is only considered when a mainstream setting is not appropriate to meet the needs of a child or to meet parental request.
iii. appropriate provision to meet the assessed needs of children and young people is agreed in the education, health and care plan and funding is allocated accordingly.
iv. the Cabinet Member for Children and Families will review the current policies for Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to ensure they are contemporary with all relevant legislation and reflect the needs of the children and young people of Cheshire East.
Middlewich Eastern Bypass - Approval to Proceed with the Acquisition of Land Required to Deliver the Scheme PDF 394 KB
To consider a report which seeks approval to authorise the use compulsory purchase powers to undertake the acquisition of land and new rights required for the construction of the Middlewich Eastern Bypass.
Middlewich Eastern Bypass - appendix , item 22. PDF 3 MB
Cabinet considered a report which sought approval for the use of powers of compulsory purchase to undertake the acquisition of land and new rights required for the construction of the Middlewich Eastern Bypass.
1 authorise the making of an Order (or Orders) under Sections 239, 240, 246, 250 and 260 of the Highways Act 1980 and all other powers as appropriate for the compulsory purchase of land and rights required for the construction of the Scheme as shown on the CPO Plan (Appendix A to the Report).
2 authorise the making of a Side Roads Order (or Orders) under Sections 8, 14 and 125 of the Highways Act 1980 and all other necessary powers to improve, stop up existing highways, construct lengths of new highway and stop up and provide replacement private means of access as required to deliver the Scheme;
3 authorise the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Director of Governance and Compliance Services, to make any amendments necessary to the contemplated Orders arising as a result of further design work or negotiations with landowners or affected parties or for any connected reasons in order to enable delivery of the Scheme;
4 authorise the Executive Director Place, in consultation with the Director of Governance and Compliance Services, to take all appropriate actions to secure the confirmation of the contemplated orders including:
i. authority to take all necessary action to secure the making, submission to the Secretary of State for confirmation and (if confirmed) implementation, of the SRO and the CPO including the publication and service of all relevant notices and for the Director of Governance and Compliance to secure the presentation of the Council's case at any public inquiry and the subsequent service of Notices to Treat and Notices of Entry or, as the case may be the execution of General Vesting Declarations;
ii. authority to negotiate and enter into agreements and undertakings with the owners of any interest in the required land under the CPO and/or the SRO ("the Orders") and any objectors to the confirmation of the Orders setting out the terms for the withdrawal of objections to the Orders including where appropriate, the inclusion in and/or exclusion from the CPO of land or new rights or the amendments of the Side Roads Order and to authorise the Director of Governance and Compliance to agree, draw up, and to sign all necessary legal documents to record such agreements and undertakings;
iii. authorise in the event that any question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) the Director of Governance and Compliance Services to take all necessary steps in connection with the conduct and, if appropriate, settlement of such proceedings;
iv. authorise the Director of Governance and Compliance Services to appoint suitable counsel to advise and represent the Council at any Public Inquiry held in respect of the Orders and to provide legal support to the team through the process;
5. authorise the Head of Estates to seek to acquire ... view the full minutes text for item 22.
A500 Dualling - Approval to Acquire Land Required to Deliver the Scheme PDF 399 KB
To consider a report which seeks approval to authorise the use of compulsory purchase powers to undertake the acquisition of land and new rights required for the construction of the A500 Dualling Scheme.
A500 Dualling - appendix , item 23. PDF 2 MB
Cabinet considered a report which sought approval for the use of powers of Compulsory Purchase to undertake the acquisition of land and new rights required for the construction of the A500 Dualling Scheme.
1. authorise the making of an Order (or Orders) under Sections 239, 240, 246, 250 and 260 of the Highways Act 1980 and all other powers as appropriate for the compulsory purchase of land and rights required for the construction of the Scheme as shown on the CPO Plan (Appendix A).
2. authorise the making of a Side Roads Order (or Orders) under Sections 8, 14 and 125 of the Highways Act 1980 and all other necessary powers to improve, stop up existing highways, construct lengths of new highway and stop up and provide replacement private means of access as required to deliver the Scheme;
3. authorise the Executive Director – Place in consultation with the Director of Governance and Compliance Services to make any amendments necessary to the contemplated Orders arising as a result of further design work or negotiations with landowners or affected parties or for any connected reasons in order to enable delivery of the Scheme.
4. Authorise the Executive Director – Place in consultation with the Director of Governance and Compliance Services to take all appropriate actions to secure the confirmation of the contemplated orders including:
i. authority to take all necessary action to secure the making, submission to the Secretary of State for confirmation and (if confirmed) implementation, of the Orders including the publication and service of all relevant notices and for the Director of Governance and Compliance to secure the presentation of the Council's case at any public inquiry and the subsequent service of Notices to Treat and Notices of Entry or, as the case may be the execution of General Vesting Declarations;
ii. authority to negotiate and enter into agreements and undertakings with the owners of any interest in the required land under the CPO and/or the SRO ("the Orders") and any objectors to the confirmation of the Orders setting out the terms for the withdrawal of objections to the Orders including where appropriate, the inclusion in and/or exclusion from the CPO of land or new rights or the amendments of the SRO and to authorise the Director of Governance and Compliance to agree, draw up, and to sign all necessary legal documents to record such agreements and undertakings;
iii. authorise in the event that any question of compensation is referred to the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) the Director of Governance and Compliance to take all necessary steps in connection with the conduct and, if appropriate, settlement of such proceedings;
5. authorise the Head of Estates to seek to acquire the land and rights (or extinguish the ... view the full minutes text for item 23.
Cheshire East Draft Economic Strategy PDF 311 KB
To consider the draft Economic Strategy for Cheshire East.
Economic Strategy - appendix , item 24. PDF 834 KB
Cabinet considered a report on the Council's draft Economic Strategy.
The draft Economic Strategy for 201-2014 set out an ambition for sustainable growth and the key priorities for enabling the delivery of this,
The draft Economic Strategy would be published for public consultation for a period of 8 weeks, seeking feedback from residents, businesses, public sector partners and other non-government agencies.
1 approve the draft Economic Strategy, as outlined in Appendix A to the Report, for the basis of consultation; and
2 delegates authority to the Portfolio Holder for Environment and Regeneration to consider the results of the consultation, to make appropriate amendments and approve the final draft of the Economic Strategy.
Proposed Expansion of Park Lane School, Macclesfield PDF 119 KB
To consider a report seeking approval for a proposed expansion of Park Lane School, Macclesfield.
Park Lane School Expansion - app 1 , item 25. PDF 1 MB
Park Lane School Expansion - app 3 , item 25. PDF 992 KB
Cabinet considered a report on the proposed expansion of Park Lane School. Macclesfield.
A need for the Council to increase its specialist provision in the Macclesfield locality had been identified, with 39% of pupils from this area requiring specialist provision travelled outside Cheshire East, with the average journey being over an hour away.
Park Lane School had expressed an interest to expand its current provisions and the report detailed the outcome of the statutory public notice and subsequent 4 weeks statutory representation period.
1 approve the proposed expansion of Park Lane School, Macclesfield from 82 places to 122 places over a phased period; and
2 delegate authority to the Executive Director People to implement all actions considered necessary or expedient, with budget allocation, to procure and deliver the construction of the proposed expansion.
Next Generation Wide Area Network Contract PDF 125 KB
To consider a report which seeks approval to procure next generation WAN services.
Cabinet consider a report which sought approval for the procurement of the next generation WAN services.
The current contract for the WAN ended on 21 February 2021 and an alternative supplier needed to be procured and a contact in put in place to complete the implementation of the New Generation WAN by the current contract end date.
1 agrees to the procurement of next generation wide area network services using a Crown Commercial Services Framework
2 delegates authority to the Executive Director Corporate Services, after consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Finance, IT and Communication, to
a. follow the prescribed procurement process to award a contract to a supplier for the provision of next generation wide area network services; and
b. enter into a contract with the successful supplier, after consultation with the Director of Governance and Compliance, and the Section 151 Officer.
Outside Organisations Appointments 2019-2023 PDF 85 KB
To consider a report on the appointment of representatives to category 1 outside organisations.
Appointments to Outside Organisations - appendix , item 27. PDF 46 KB
Addendum - Outside Organisations , item 27. PDF 53 KB
Cabinet considered a report on nominations to Category 1 outside organisations.
Category 1 appointments had been allocated to Cabinet to make. These appointments were to top level strategic organisations at national, regional and local level. Details of the appointments being considered were detailed in the Schedule attached to the Report.
Appointments would be made for the duration of the Council, which was 2019-2023, although it may sometimes be necessary or desirable for them to be reviewed during that time in order to take into account changes for vacancies that may arise.
The following amendments were proposed to the Schedule attached to the Report:
· deletion of Plus Dane (Cheshire) Housing Association Ltd as there was no longer a requirement to appoint to this organisation;
· addition of Alderley Park Ltd and Alderley Park Holdings Ltd to the Schedule, with the appointment of Councillor C Browne to these organisations;
· the appointments to The Silk Heritage Trust to be Councillors B Puddicombe, L Smetham and L Braithwaite.
1 confirms it wishes to continue with the current approach to appointing to Outside Organisations, and for the causal vacancy procedure to be used in the event of changes in the mid-term period;
2 Alderley Park Ltd and Alderley Park Holdings Ltd be added to the Category 1 List of Outside Organisations and that Cllr Craig Browne be appointment as the Council's representative thereto until such time as representation is reviewed following the election of the new Council in 2023;
3 Plus Dane (Cheshire) Housing Association Ltd be removed from the Category 1 List of Outside Organisations;
4 the appointments to The Silk Heritage Trust to be Councillors B Puddicombe, L Smetham and L Braithwaite;
5 subject to 2, 3 and 4 above, approval be given to the appointment of the representatives shown on the schedule to this report and that the appointments will subsist until such time as representation is reviewed following the election of the new Council in 2023;
6 the appointments take immediate effect; and
7 notwithstanding 1 above, the Cabinet retains the rights to review the representation on any outside organisation at any time.
Payment Services PDF 75 KB
To consider a report on the award of a contract for payment services which allow residents to pay local taxation and other Council invoices at Post Offices and local retail outlets.
Cabinet considered a report on the award of a contract for payment services which allowed residents to pay local taxation and other council invoices at the Post Office and local retail outlets by cash.
1 agree that the Council enter into a contract for electronic payment services with Allpay via the Procurement for Housing Framework to facilitate payment of local taxation and other council invoices; and
2 the Revenue Manager take all necessary actions to implement the contractual arrangement.


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me at my first race, a 5k for Progeria research!
I found a passion for running, and pushed myself to go just a little further every day. The music I jammed to through every workout reminded me of summer, being in a swimsuit, and pumped me up to strut across a stage in a bikini. I adjusted my diet to include more protein, more vegetables, and scarce sweets (although I must admit, I have a horrrrrible sweet tooth, so naturally I had to indulge a few times!). I also reminded myself that it is near impossible to look like the girls in magazines, nor did I want to look like them. I would rather be healthy and enjoy a cookie occasionally than suffer to be skinny. Pushing myself towards my goal of being "healthy" led me to feel more confident than ever, and I was ready to walk across the Miss Boston stage in my bright red bikini.
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What do you think of these two new trailers? Marvel Super Bowl trailers were two of my favorite commercials.
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During this period the moon reaches its last quarter phase on Thursday May 2nd. At this time the moon is located ninety degrees west of the sun and rise near 0200 local daylight time (LDT) as seen from mid-northern latitudes. This weekend the waning gibbous moon will rise during the late evening hours and will severely hamper attempts at meteor observing the remainder of the night. The estimated total hourly meteor rates for evening observers this week is near three as seen from the northern hemisphere and four as seen from south of the equator. For morning observers the estimated total hourly rates should be near five as seen from the northern hemisphere and eight as seen from the southern hemisphere. The actual rates will also depend on factors such as personal light and motion perception, local weather conditions, alertness and experience in watching meteor activity. Rates are reduced during this period due to the bright moon.
The radiant (the area of the sky where meteors appear to shoot from) positions and rates listed below are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning April 27/28. These positions do not change greatly day to day so the listed coordinates may be used during this entire period. Most star atlases (available at science stores and planetariums) will provide maps with grid lines of the celestial coordinates so that you may find out exactly where these positions are located in the sky. A planisphere or computer planetarium program is also useful in showing the sky at any time of night on any date of the year. Activity from each radiant is best seen when it is positioned highest in the sky, either due north or south along the meridian, depending on your latitude. It must be remembered that meteor activity is rarely seen at the radiant position. Rather they shoot outwards from the radiant so it is best to center your field of view so that the radiant lies at the edge and not the center. Viewing there will allow you to easily trace the path of each meteor back to the radiant (if it is a shower member) or in another direction if it is a sporadic. Meteor activity is not seen from radiants that are located below the horizon. The positions below are listed in a west to east manner in order of right ascension (celestial longitude). The positions listed first are located further west therefore are accessible earlier in the night while those listed further down the list rise later in the night.
The list below presents a list of radiants that are expected to be active this week. Rates and positions are exact for Saturday night/Sunday morning. Details of each radiant will continue next week when there is less interference from the moon.
Anthelions (ANT) - 15:20 (230) -19   Velocity - 30km/sec.
Nu Cygnids (NCY) - 21:20 (320) +44   Velocity - 42km/sec.
Eta Aquariids (ETA) - 22:12 (333) -04   Velocity - 68km/sec.


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Q: How to generate Getter and Setter for Typescript in VSCode I'm used to using webstorm to generate getter and setter for classes.
Is there any way to do it with VSCode in short steps?

A: This feature is shipped builtin with Visual Studio Code 1.24 (May 2018); see here: https://code.visualstudio.com/updates/v1_24#_generate-gettersetter-refactoring
Basically you select the line with the property, then a Quick Action bulb is shown which you have to click. Then you can generate the getters/setters.

A: The shortcut is Ctrl+Shift+R after highlighting the property.
Longer method: Right click on the property. Then click on refactor from the popup menu.
Currently, vscode has no feature to mass generate getters and setters for all class properties at once like in other IDEs so it has to be done one property at a time.

A: write prop in service file or any .ts file and hit enter!

A: A VS Code plugin that works to create Java style getters and setters (accessor and mutator methods) is Wilson Godoi's TypeScript's Getters and Setters Object Oriented Programming Style.
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=Wilson-Godoi.wg-getters-and-setters

A: May someone correct me who knows it better, but as far as I know the bare VS Code is not capable of providing this convenience. I'm sure that there exist certain plugins you can use, but I don't know any name.
Edit
Maybe TypeScript Toolbox is what you are searching for.

A: To generate getter and setters in typescript :
1)Download and install the TypeScript Toolbox extension in vscode.
https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=DSKWRK.vscode-generate-getter-setter?
2)Press Ctrl+Shift+X or Cmd+Shift+X to open the Extensions viewlet. Find the Go extension, click on it to open the Extension Editor.
3) You can view the Visual Studio Code settings for the Go extension along with their default values and description in the product itself.

4) tick the option for Use 'getValue' and 'setValue' instead of 'get value' and 'set value'.

How to use :
1) Press Ctrl+Shift+P or Cmd+Shift+P
2) Enter and search for command Generate All Getter and Setter then hit Enter.

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Funeral flower etiquette is a beautiful way to express your sympathy to the family of someone who has passed away. Flowers can bring beauty and life to a time of sorrow.
As a family member or a friend, sometimes it is difficult to know what to say or how to show your love and support to those who have lost their loved one. Funeral flowers can speak volumes for you. Sending a basket, wreath or spray will show that your thoughts are with them as they grieve.
When a close family member passed away so many thoughtful people sent beautiful flowers for him. Many who knew him selected his favorite flowers for their arrangements. There were many arrangements that were made up in his favorite colors too. It was so meaningful to us, because they were a demonstration of how much he was loved and thought of.
When selecting and sending flowers for a funeral, there are different types of arrangements you can select. They are named according to their function.
Wreaths~ these are circular arrangements. They represent eternal life.
Sprays~ these are arrangements that are shown on one side only. They normally are displayed on stands.
Baskets~ these are arrangements made up of cut flowers or various plants held in beautiful baskets.
Casket Sprays~ these are the arrangements that sit directly on top of the casket. They are generally selected by the immediate family members.
Inside Pieces~ these are small floral arrangements that are placed inside the casket.
Each arrangement will have a different meaning for the family. Wreaths and sprays are so beautiful and add so much warmth during this time. Baskets can be taken home and kept as a memory for the family. Good funeral flower etiquette is simply showing that you care and love them.
The choice of flowers and the arrangements you select can be influenced by the religion of the person who has passed away, as well as their family. It is good funeral etiquette to find out whether or not there is a religious affiliation, and if so what it is. Some religions and cultures, such as Jewish and Muslim do not use flowers in their funeral services. It is better funeral etiquette to send a basket of fruit to the family.
When selecting your arrangements, it is good to keep in mind the person and their family. Selecting flowers that hold meaning will add depth and beauty to your arrangements. The following is a brief list of flowers, as well as the meaning they have.
The arrangements that you select should arrive at the funeral home before the first visitation begins. For the most part, the flower shop will take care of this for you when you order. Sometimes circumstances do not allow for you to have your arrangement delivered before the first visitation. It is appropriate for the flowers to be sent before the funeral services.
Unfortunately there are times when you do not receive the news in a timely manner. It is still good funeral etiquette of send a basket of flowers and plants to the home of the family after the funeral has taken place. You can personally deliver them and spend some time with the family.
There are times when the family has requested that flowers not be sent. It is good funeral manners to honor their wishes. In most cases the family would rather that a donation to a charity (which they list) or a trust fund for those who are left behind be made in the deceased person's name. This would have more meaning to them. Use good sympathy etiquette in all good cases.
Funeral flower etiquette is the demonstration of love, sympathy and support for the family. They say so much when you may not have the words.


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Microsoft Completed Numerous Acquisitions These Past Few Months
By Jose Najarro – Oct 13, 2021 at 8:30AM
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And is there trouble in the House of Mouse?
Today's video focuses on stock price action, valuation metrics, and recent news affecting Microsoft (MSFT -1.91%) and Disney (DIS -0.87%). Here are some highlights from the video.
Since June 2, 2021, Microsoft has completed at least eight acquisitions in various markets. Its most recent purchase was on Oct. 7, when it announced that it had purchased Ally.io, a leading OKR (objectives and key results) company. Microsoft has also made recent acquisitions to improve its cybersecurity solutions and Microsoft 365 solutions, and increase its cloud products.
Disney has had numerous roadblocks throughout the past year due to COVID-19 and lockdown restrictions affecting its outdoor experiences business. In late September, Disney's CEO mentioned that the delta variant is causing delays in video productions, which can trickle down and cause a slowdown in subscriber growth for its streaming services.
At the time of the video recording, Microsoft's stock price was down roughly 4% from its highs, and Disney's stock price was down approximately 14% from its highs. Disney has seen numerous roadblocks through the past year and continues to see roadblocks that may be causing investors to be wary of its current valuation. In the video, I look at valuation metrics that might show some bullish sentiment toward Disney's current price.
Click the video below for my full thoughts and analysis.
*Stock prices used were the midday prices of Oct. 12, 2021. The video was published on Oct. 12, 2021.
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/* ----------------------------------------------------------------------
 * Project:      CMSIS NN Library
 * Title:        arm_nn_types.h
 * Description:  Public header file to contain the CMSIS-NN structs for the
 *               TensorFlowLite micro compliant functions
 *
 * $Date:        22. Februari 2022
 * $Revision:    V.2.1.0
 *
 * Target Processor:  Cortex-M cores
 * -------------------------------------------------------------------- */

#ifndef _ARM_NN_TYPES_H
#define _ARM_NN_TYPES_H

#include <stdint.h>

/** CMSIS-NN object to contain the width and height of a tile */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t w; /**< Width */
    int32_t h; /**< Height */
} cmsis_nn_tile;

/** CMSIS-NN object used for the function context. */
typedef struct
{
    void *buf;    /**< Pointer to a buffer needed for the optimization */
    int32_t size; /**< Buffer size */
} cmsis_nn_context;

/** CMSIS-NN object to contain the dimensions of the tensors */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t n; /**< Generic dimension to contain either the batch size or output channels.
                     Please refer to the function documentation for more information */
    int32_t h; /**< Height */
    int32_t w; /**< Width */
    int32_t c; /**< Input channels */
} cmsis_nn_dims;

/** CMSIS-NN object for the per-channel quantization parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t *multiplier; /**< Multiplier values */
    int32_t *shift;      /**< Shift values */
} cmsis_nn_per_channel_quant_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for the per-tensor quantization parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t multiplier; /**< Multiplier value */
    int32_t shift;      /**< Shift value */
} cmsis_nn_per_tensor_quant_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for the quantized Relu activation */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t min; /**< Min value used to clamp the result */
    int32_t max; /**< Max value used to clamp the result */
} cmsis_nn_activation;

/** CMSIS-NN object for the convolution layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t input_offset;  /**< Zero value for the input tensor */
    int32_t output_offset; /**< Zero value for the output tensor */
    cmsis_nn_tile stride;
    cmsis_nn_tile padding;
    cmsis_nn_tile dilation;
    cmsis_nn_activation activation;
} cmsis_nn_conv_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for Depthwise convolution layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t input_offset;  /**< Zero value for the input tensor */
    int32_t output_offset; /**< Zero value for the output tensor */
    int32_t ch_mult;       /**< Channel Multiplier. ch_mult * in_ch = out_ch */
    cmsis_nn_tile stride;
    cmsis_nn_tile padding;
    cmsis_nn_tile dilation;
    cmsis_nn_activation activation;
} cmsis_nn_dw_conv_params;
/** CMSIS-NN object for pooling layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    cmsis_nn_tile stride;
    cmsis_nn_tile padding;
    cmsis_nn_activation activation;
} cmsis_nn_pool_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for Fully Connected layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t input_offset;  /**< Zero value for the input tensor */
    int32_t filter_offset; /**< Zero value for the filter tensor. Not used */
    int32_t output_offset; /**< Zero value for the output tensor */
    cmsis_nn_activation activation;
} cmsis_nn_fc_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for SVDF layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    int32_t rank;
    int32_t input_offset;  /**< Zero value for the input tensor */
    int32_t output_offset; /**< Zero value for the output tensor */
    cmsis_nn_activation input_activation;
    cmsis_nn_activation output_activation;
} cmsis_nn_svdf_params;

/** CMSIS-NN object for Softmax s16 layer parameters */
typedef struct
{
    const int16_t *exp_lut;
    const int16_t *one_by_one_lut;
} cmsis_nn_softmax_lut_s16;

#endif // _ARM_NN_TYPES_H

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A NEW LIBRARY FOR GOES
NEW CHILDREN'S LIBRARY FOR GÜTERSLOH: DISCOVER A WONDERLAND THAT GOES ON BEHIND THE BOOKS
Aat Vos receives the Karl Preusker Medal 2021
The umbrella organisation of the German library associations Bibliothek & Information Deutschland (BID) e.V. (Library and Information in Germany – Federal Union of German Library Associations) has awarded the Karl Preusker Medal 2021 to the Dutch architect, creative guide and author Aat Vos. The Federal Union pays tribute to Aat Vos for his innovative spatial concepts, which have helped libraries to make their mark on urban society as "third places". The award ceremony will take place on 28 October 2021 in Ludwigshafen am Rhein and will be live-streamed starting at 4pm. The eulogy will be delivered by the author and lecturer B. Joseph Pine II from Columbia University.
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In their statement, the jury said that the pandemic had emphasized how important physical spaces were – and would continue to be in the future – in counteracting isolation in society. Good spatial design can transform libraries into urban marketplaces, enabling them to fulfil their important cultural remit as democratic spaces.
The fact that libraries in Germany are today almost automatically motivated to establish themselves as "third places" alongside people's homes and places of work is largely due to the innovative projects of Aat Vos. In cooperation with the creative architect and interior designer, spaces have arisen in the urban environment based on a completely new concept of design and programming. The design is developed collaboratively with the library's users and staff during an intensive design (thinking) process. "This turns the library itself into a learning organisation", says BID president Dr Sabine Homilius. The first question to be answered is: "What motivates us, what effect should the library have, both on and for people?"
This approach has already been implemented in several projects within Germany, preceded by two important German pilot projects: The design of the district library Hubland in Würzburg (2019) was from the outset people-centred: during the development process the needs of those visiting the library had priority, with the functionality of the library itself being adapted accordingly. In the case of the Kalk district library in Cologne (2018), a place of neighbourhood cultural encounter was created to attract young families, creative individuals and migrants.
Through projects like these Aat Vos has extended awareness of libraries' desire to reach out to urban society as inclusive Third Places, his influence reaching far beyond professional circles to encompass both Germany and the wider world. He has therefore been honoured with one of German librarianship's highest awards. Aat Vos will be presented with the Karl Preusker Medal on 28 October in Ludwigshafen am Rhein. The eulogy will be delivered by B. Joseph Pine II, lecturer at Columbia University and co-author of the well-known work "The Experience Economy".
The award ceremony will take place in the former cinema hall of the Bürgermeister Reichert House, where Aat Vos will be designing a children's library for Ludwigshafen City Library. The event will be streamed live, starting at 4 pm.
Karl Preusker Medal
The award has been presented to individuals and institutions since 1996 for outstanding contributions to the promotion and support of the cultural and educational activities of the library sector. Among the recipients of the medal to date are the former President of the German Federal Republic Horst Köhler, Ranga Yogeshwar, the Allianz der Wissenschaftsorganisationen (Alliance of German Research Associations) and Wikimedia Deutschland e.V. The jury includes representatives from politics, journalism and library associations.
The Karl Preusker Medal commemorates Karl Benjamin Preusker (1786-1871), who on 24 October 1828 founded a school library in Großenhain in Saxony which was later to become the first public library in Germany. For more information on the Karl Preusker Medal, please visit BID (in German)
Bibliothek & Information Deutschland (BID) e. V.
Bibliothek & Information Deutschland (Library and Information in Germany, the Federal Union of German Library and Information Associations) is the umbrella organisation of the institutional and staff associations covering the library sector and other central institutions for the promotion of culture in Germany. BID represents the overall interests of these bodies at national and European level, and within international institutions.
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Top Class African Pastors Whose Marriage Ended In Divorce
By Fedoojo2021 (self media writer) | 6 months ago
Marriage is a serious business, which explains why some people fail in their marriages while others have happy and fulfilling relationships with their partners. Making a commitment can be intimidating for some people because they are worried about getting married and having a child with someone else.
Anyone's marriage can end at any time, regardless of whether or not the individual is a celebrity, a president, or even a church minister. Like celebrities, some men of God have had failed marriages, and the following list includes three prominent Nigerian pastors who resorted to divorcing their wives after only a few years of marriage. We will discuss the reasons for these separations with you.
Chris Oyakhilome.
After 25 years of marriage to Anita Ethodagbe, the founder of Loveworld Ministry, also known as Christ Embassy, filed for divorce in 2016 after 25 years of marriage. The fact that so many people were caught off guard when the news broke was a pleasant surprise to many.
Anita filed for divorce, citing adultery as well as her husband's unreasonable behavior as the reasons for her decision.
Chris Okotie
He is the founder of the Household of God Church International Ministries, which is based in the United Kingdom. His first marriage to Tyna ended in divorce, and Okotie went on to marry Stephanie Henshaw, who became his second wife. Stephen's marriage to Stephanie has been going on since 2008. In their glamorous marriage, Okotie referred to his second wife as the most beautiful woman on the planet, and she was right. But in 2012, the marriage came to an end because of "irreconcilable differences," as the pastor put it.
Joshua Iginla
Earlier this year, Joshua Iginla of Champions Royal Assembly Church filed for divorce from his wife, citing infidelity as the primary reason for the split. Aside from confessing to having cheated on his wife, the clergyman asserted that his wife was the one who initiated the act of infidelity.
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News: Ten zones, six special woredas in Ethiopia's Southern state undergo major restructuring to create two more regional states
Ethiopia, News, SNNPR, Politics
Addis Standard
The Former SNNP Administrative Map Source: Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Commission (DPPC) Information Center UN OCHA-Ethiopia
Addis Abeba – The local councils of several Zones and special districts in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and People's (SNNP) regional state have passed resolutions to restructure a merger in order to create two more regional states, bringing the number of new regional states out of the SNNP into four.
Over the last weekend, local council members of six zones in SNNP, namely: Konso, Gedeo, Gamo, Gofa, South Omo, and Wolayta zones as well as the local council members of five special Woredas, namely Amaro, Ale, Basketo, Burji and Derashe have voted to restructure their administrative units into a newly organized regional state.
Similarly, local council members of the Hadiya, Halaba, Kembata Tmbaro and Silte zones, as well as the Yem Special Woreda have voted to restructure their respective administrative units alongside that of the zones to form a new regional state.
The combined restructuring of the zones and special woredas means following a referendum in each of the respective zones and special Woredas, the SNNP regional state will get two more new regional states.
The government of the SNNP regional state praised the decision by the eleven zones and the six special woreds as "mature decisions".
A referendum by the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held on 23 November 2019 in which more than 2.3 million registered voters, cast their votes in 1,692 polling stations was the first such referendum that saw the creation of a new Sidama regional state out of the SNNP region. Two years later, in October 2021, five zones and one special wereda comprising Kaffa, Sheka, Bench Sheko, Dawuro and West Omo Zones, and Konta Special woreda held a referendum to merge and create a new regional state, Southwest Ethiopia People's Regional State, becoming the second new regional state out of SNNP region. AS
Editor's note: This news was edited to remove Gurage zone from the list of zones that decided to join the restructure. Please click here for updated news on Gurage Zone.
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What is Revolved Side Angle Pose?
Revolved side angle pose, or parivrtta parsvakonasana, is both a stretching and twisting posture. From a lunge, the torso is folded forward and twisted so that the bottom hand rests outside of the front foot, top arm reaching alongside the ear. It is similar to, but more intense than, revolved triangle pose.
Start in a lunge with your right foot forward, back foot on the floor and at an outward angle.
Exhale and rotate to the right, bringing your left hand to the floor outside of your right foot.
Inhale and reach your right arm up and then alongside your ear.
Avoid this pose if you have high or low blood pressure.


Recently I was giving a presentation about Client Add-ins and it turned out that the audience had already seen all available material about Add-ins. So what could I show instead? Live programming of a new Add-in was what I came up with. The Add-in should be a traffic-lights type of state indicator. This is a control that shows one of three images based the value that arrives trough data binding.
Of course, what happened when I tried to run the RoleTailored client with the first build of the new Add-in – it failed from an exception thrown by faulty code in the Add-in.
Please note: The Add-in is responsible for catching and handling any exception, which might occur in its code execution.
In order not to lose the rest of goodwill of my audience, I had to deliver a piece of information, which would nicely camouflage my blunder. I decided on showing debugging of an Add-in the NAV RoleTailored client.
Debugging of an Add-in in the client is very simple. After the client has started up all you need to do is to attach the Visual Studio to the process of the RoleTailored client.
For debugging compile your project with the "Debug" solution configuration.
Before you open the page that contains your Add-in attach Visual Studio to the process "Microsoft.Dynamics.Nav.Client.exe".
Now you can monitor the program flow in your Add-in code. Go ahead and set breakpoints in the implementation of CreateControl or in your implementation of the IObjectControlAddInDefinition interface.
You think it is too cumbersome to attach the debugger from Visual Studio each time you run the client?
After I had found the typo in my Add-in code with the help of debugging, I then could conclude the session just is time. So debugging of Add-ins while running in the RoleTailored client is a helpful thing. Give it a try!


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Q: Extract json string i.e authentication Token from Json response for next activity. *on postExecute()
@Override
        protected void onPostExecute(String s) {
            if (s != null) {
                s.replaceAll("\\s+","");
                Log.e("Fetch_frame_response", s);
                userToken = s.substring(24,451);
                Log.e("userToken", userToken);
                Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, Orderlist.class);
                startActivity(abc);
                finish();
            } else {
                Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, MainActivity.class);
                startActivity(abc);
                Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Invalid credentials", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            }
        }
    }
}

*logcat Response which is not fetching me the value i want to stored as a variable userToken
07-29 10:30:57.556 7341-7341/com.example.rinzinchoephel.driverdemo2 E/userToken: 2791d970-c11d-48f6-92f3-8ec4f0b14820","contactEmail":"rchomphel@gmail.com","contactPhones":"+19731488021","createdAt":"2016-07-04T01:42:11.452-05:00","description":"","email":"rchomphel@gmail.com","id":"577a051469702d0380170000","internalId":"rinzin","lastAccessedOn":"2016-07-04T01:42:11.452-05:00","name":"rinzin choephel","phone":"+19731488021","updatedAt":"2016-07-04T01:42:11.452-05:00","userType":"merchant","username":"r

A: Try this:
   @Override
        protected void onPostExecute(String s) {
            if (s != null) {
                Log.e("Fetch_frame_response", s);
                try {
                    JSONObject object=new JSONObject(s);
                    String userToken=object.getString("authenticationToken");
                    Log.e("userToken",userToken);
                } catch (JSONException e) {
                    e.printStackTrace();
                }
                Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, Orderlist.class);
                startActivity(abc);
                finish();
            } else {
                Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, MainActivity.class);
                startActivity(abc);
                Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Invalid credentials", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
            }
        }
    }
}

A: In you postexecute
You must parse your json dont use substring
    @Override
    protected void onPostExecute(String s) {
        if (s != null) {

             try {
                        JSONObject responseObject = new JSONObject(s);
                        int status = responseObject.getInt("status");
                        String message =responseObject.getString("message");
                        if(status == 1){
                        String UserToken =   responseObject.getString("userToken");
 Log.i("userToken",UserToken );
 Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, Orderlist.class);
 abc.putExtra("userToken",UserToken);
            startActivity(abc);
            finish();
                                 Toast.makeText(context,message,Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                        }else if(status ==2){
                               Toast.makeText(context,message,Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
                        }
                    } catch (IOException e) {
                        e.printStackTrace();
                    } catch (JSONException e) {
                        e.printStackTrace();
                    }

        } else {
            Intent abc = new Intent(MainActivity.this, MainActivity.class);
            startActivity(abc);
            Toast.makeText(MainActivity.this, "Invalid credentials", Toast.LENGTH_LONG).show();
        }
    }
}
}

Note: Use SharedPrefernce to store your user data so that is can be accessed from anywhere


The run up to Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for many businesses in Northern Ireland. Thousands of seasonal jobs are being created on the high street alone to cope with the Christmas rush. However, the surge in demand from customers doesn't just have an impact on retailers, many other businesses are affected.
The nibusinessinfo.co.uk website has pages dedicated to helping businesses work out their staffing options during the peak holiday season at www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk/staffingoptions.


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Mike Bets #38
by Michael Regan
Today is Labor Day. To celebrate, I won't be putting any work into thinking up an intro.
What happened in yesterday's games?
The Bucks finally managed to seal the deal against the Heat after three late losses put them down 0-3. Giannis Antetokounmpo re-sprained his right ankle in the first half, but he scored 19 in only 11 minutes to keep Milwaukee in the game early. Khris Middleton took over in the second half, and he finished with 36, 8, and 8 in another reminder of his star-level ability. Brook Lopez and Eric Bledsoe both scored 14 for the Bucks, who live to fight another day. They survived despite Duncan Robinson and Jae Crowder combining to shoot 12-24 from deep. Crowder tied his playoff career high with his six makes from beyond the arc. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 26 points, 12 boards, and 8 assists, and Robinson, Crowder, Jimmy Butler, and Goran Dragic all scored between 17 and 20 points. Miami will have three more chances to close out this series, with the first coming tomorrow night.
The Lakers jumped out to a big lead and then regained their balance after a big Rockets run to even their second round series at one game apiece. LeBron James and Anthony Davis combined for 62 points and 21 rebounds, and Markieff Morris scored 16 off the bench in a key effort. The Lakers were up by 16 after one and at halftime, but they trailed by two after three quarters when the Rockets got hot from deep. Los Angeles didn't panic, and they finished strong with a 27-17 fourth that saw the Rockets lose their perimeter touch. James Harden and Eric Gordon combined for 51 to lead Houston, and Robert Covington and PJ Tucker made plenty of threes on the way to 35 points between the two of them. Russell Westbrook struggled to do everything but rebound, and he will have to be better if the Rockets want to optimize their chances. Westbrook is the release valve when the shots don't fall, and he didn't perform that duty last night.
Today, we have two tied series. The Raptors and Celtics head into Game 5 looking to gain a crucial edge. Toronto has won the last two games, and the last three have been decided in the fourth. The Nuggets and Clippers will play Game 3 after two blowouts to start the series. Both games have been all but decided after just one quarter.
On to the picks.
Record since the reset: 6-6-1 on individual bets, 1-0 on parlays, +77.00
The Bucks delivered, and we're looking a whole lot better because of it. Tomorrow, we ride with the deer again.
Playoff Record: 40-42-2 on individual bets, 1-8 on parlays, -53.61
Total Record: 82-91-3 on individual bets, 6-37 on parlays, -116.14
Today's picks –
Raptors ML (+115)
I'm riding the hot hand here. The Raptors have all of the momentum.
Nuggets +9.5 (-110)
We've seen two blowouts so far. I would guess those balance out with a closer game here.
Nuggets ML (+330)
I really don't know what's going to happen with this game, but you have to go with Denver at these odds.
Worst-case Scenario: -$45
Best-case: +$81
Today I win. Today we win. Up towards the mountain we go.
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The craft balcony is still being sorted around me while I carry on making some cards. My friends sister is going in to have her baby tomorrow her first child all very exciting as never imagined the Horsey girl would have a baby! Already named lets hope its not a boy…..
WOW! this is just sooo pretty - I love it!


30+ DIY Body Scrubs & Bath Bombs - Lovely Homemade Gifts!
Create Christmas 2018 is here, and today I'm sharing 30+ DIY Body Scrubs & Bath Bombs which would make lovely homemade gifts, not only at Christmas, but throughout the year too.
DIY Body Scrubs & Bath Bombs make lovely homemade gifts for Christmas or throughout the year. Perfect for family and friends who deserve some gorgeous pampering! They'd also be great for birthdays, Mother's/Father's/Grandparents day, anniversaries, and even as teacher gifts at the end of the school year.
Some of the supplies used in making these body scrubs and bath bombs can be found at home, so you might be able to get started making them right away!
The two main ingredients in body scrubs are usually sugar and coconut oil – both of which I know we have in the kitchen. Some use other kitchen staples like olive oil, honey, fresh herbs, and citrus fruits. There are some bath scrub "recipes" in this roundup that I could go and make right now without the need to buy special ingredients or supplies.
Bath bombs do require some more specialised supplies like citric acid, plus cornstarch (corn flour) and baking soda (bicarbonate of soda) which you may have in your store cupboard; as well as moulds to form them in.
Many of these bath scrubs and bombs use essential oils to add fragrance – a little goes a long way. I don't know too much about essential oils, but always follow the instructions given. And then there are other natural ingredients you could use like dried lavender, tea leaves, and dried rose petals.
To turn these pampering products into lovely homemade gifts, place the body scrubs into glass jars decorated ribbon, twine, or string, and don't forget to add a tag or label. Bath bombs could go inside cellophane bags, or organza bags, or into a box with some tissue paper.
As with all of my roundups, the links to these DIY Body Scrubs & Bath Bombs from some amazing blogs around the world open in a new window so that you don't lose your place on the list.
Chocolate Peppermint Sugar Scrub – Really, Are You Serious?
How to Make Bath Bombs – Really, Are You Serious?
Sleepy Apple Bath Bombs – Really, Are You Serious?
I have wanted to try making my own for ages, so this list will give me the excuse to finally do it! Thank you for your great ideas to include!
Thank you for your great recipes to include! Happy holidays!


I came to this restaurant last week for my birthday celebration with no expectations and I was WOW'd…I love the ambience of the restaurant and I loved the energy the owners created. The staff was knowledgable about the food, the owner came over and welcomed us so what more would you desire from a restaurant? Good food? ummm YES!!!!
and a kale salad. Being my birthday we were provided with the most amazing dessert, a churros covered cheesecake…and yes I splurged to enjoy this very tasty dessert and I would recommend trying it as it was something I had never seen before.
The parking, I can't honestly comment on this as we walked over. i would highly recommend this restaurant!!!
If you are looking for a great atmosphere on the boulevard, this is the place for you, ask to sit next to the window upfront in making your reservation as they open the window giving you that outdoor/indoor experience!


Kinder High School for the Performing And Visual Arts in downtown Houston is designed as a "beacon of creativity" by project architect Gensler's Houston office. The general contractor is McCarthy Building Companies.
Occupying a full city block in downtown Houston, the new Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is nearing completion.
The new flagship facility for Houston Independent School District (HISD) replaces, upgrades and expands the existing HSPVA, located in an urban neighborhood slightly south of downtown.
A magnet school for music, theater, writing, dance and art, the $88.3 million project is one of 40 new or renovated HISD schools – 29 of which are high schools – funded by a $2 billion bond program in 2012.
Kinder Foundation, a supporter of the existing non-profit HSPVA Friends since 2008, contributed a lead gift of $7.5 million for the arts school in 2016 as part of that organization's $10 million campaign to further support the HISD project and program.
The new building rises five stories over two levels of underground parking. Its 168,000 square feet accommodate: a central 800-seat theater, a 200-seat black box theater, rehearsal rooms, an arts gallery, academic classrooms and commons, a recording studio, a roof terrace and a cafeteria, plus all the administration and faculty spaces that go with operating a school.
Founded in 1971 as HISD's cutting-edge arts and academics specialty program, HSPVA is one of the oldest such schools in the country. Now, it will have one of the newest facilities. It's projected to open for students in January 2019. While the current four-year program serves 700 students, the new school could accommodate 750 and includes a bit of room to slightly grow if the program so chooses in the future.
"Every arts school has its own needs," says HSPVA Principal R. Scott Allen. This one, for example, is really two schools in one since students attend traditional classes as well as pursue and practice their arts specialty. However, the duality has always shared the same hallways, common spaces and school schedule, rather than dividing the day into traditional instruction versus specialty pursuits.
In the current hallways, for instance, it is not uncommon to hear music wafting through academic areas as students practice or perform in impromptu spots, in part because space is squeezed on campus.
Replicating the school's vibe and connected culture was critical to the new school's design – and added to the design challenge, says Dan Bankhead, HISD's general manager for facilities design. Fitting everything onto a city block site instead of a more sprawled site was another challenge.
"We had to take what had been horizontal and make it vertical," he says.
Gensler's Houston practice handled the design. Project materials describe its form and function as "a cutting-edge beacon of creativity." The general contractor is McCarthy Building Cos.
The new building retains the communal-collaborative-contemplative mojo of the existing campus, notes the project architect and manager, Terry Newell.
Toward that goal, the academic classrooms and specialty spaces are interspersed. And they share several two-level common areas as well as access on all five levels to the main theater at the heart of the building.
Located near wings of traditional classrooms, each artistic specialty now has a designated "neighborhood" that is custom-fitted accordingly. The sprung flooring in each dance studio, for example, responds independently so that movement in one room doesn't affect conditions in adjacent ones. Soundproof practice rooms for musicians can be programmed to performance venue conditions. The theaters and rehearsal rooms share tech spaces. State-of-the-art technology runs throughout the school.
The wide main staircase doubles as seating.
Kinder HSPVA is located one light rail stop away from Houston's Theater District, suggesting possible partnerships as well as convenient access, school principal Allen says.
The downtown Houston site has been used and owned by academic entities since the 1850s.
Of historical note, the school's city block has been academically owned since the 1850s. A State of Texas historical marker lists the site's use by Old Houston Academy in 1856 as well as Central High School and Sam Houston High School, 1895-1926. Later, it was home to school district headquarters and, more recently, a parking lot before it was picked for the new school.
HSPVA is a founding member of the Art Schools Network, an arts education resource since 1981.
The school has been an example to similar programs in other cities, says Alene Coggin, HSPVA Friends' executive director – and an alumna of the school.
By the time Kinder HSPVA opens, about 80% of the 2012 bond program schools will be completed, HISD sources say, including those for other HISD magnet programs: the High School for Law and Justice, with its mock courtroom; DeBakey High School for Health Professions, adjacent to Texas Medical Center; and Sterling Aviation High School. While the new Energy Institute High School will join that portfolio of specialty schools, its funding was from the sale of a property not bond money.


I have my teachers canvas code but I don't know how to enroll in his class.
David, I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble joining your class in Canvas. Were you able to resolve this issue? I'm pretty sure that most of the time an Instructor also provides a link to go to that you would then enter the code. Was not link or URL provided? I'd double check the directions and then if you have additional questions, talk directly with your Instructor.


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July 1, 2019 Pray With Us, Prayer Guide
Iran — Please pray for upcoming meetings in July with mission partners. We are celebrating one year of our shift to digital radio programs delivered over the internet, and an increase in audience and impact. As the partners plan for the year, pray for wisdom and guidance in working together. Please also pray for continued peace between Iran and the United States, and the increasing persecution against Christians in Iran.
Uganda — Please pray for the leader of our Ugandan ministry, Titus Baraka. On a recent trip to the United States, Titus became sick with a virus. Although he is recovering, he was limited in what he could do while he was here. Please pray for continued health and strength for Titus and his wife Mary as they return to Uganda and their work.
Albania — Thank God for good relationships between Words of Hope partners, local churches, and church leadership. It takes ongoing work to maintain these relationships, but it is the best way to be present in the lives of believers. Working with local churches also gives the team insight into how to be more effective with evangelism. Pray for church leaders and the Words of Hope team in Albania as they work together. Pray for boldness in local churches as believers use Words of Hope to reach out to their community.
Niger — Please pray for peace between Christians and Muslims in Niger. Last month, the government adopted a new law affirming religious freedom. After a Muslim religious leader spoke out against the law, riots broke out in the city of Maradi, one of Words of Hope's broadcast areas, and a church was burned. Things have settled down since then, and the religious leader has apologized, but there is still concern among Christians there.
India — Believers in many parts of India face problems because of their faith. Please pray for this believer, as shared by our ministry leaders: This man is the only believer in his village. People opposed his faith but he is standing strong to witness the gospel. There are few believers in his area, but they do not have a church. They depend on radio messages to feed their faith in Christ.
Tibet — Thank God for a new Tibetan New Testament that was recently printed. Our Tibetan ministry believes that it will be good for the many Tibetans who want to know more about Jesus. The Bibles are distributed carefully, so that they do not attract too much attention. Please pray for the people receiving these Bibles, and pray for continued resources to send these materials.
English — Rejoice in continued growth in the audience for the Words of Hope devotional podcast. This podcast shares the Words of Hope devotional every day, along with the daily Bible reading, and encourages the listener with a guide to prayer. Please pray for the spiritual growth of these listeners, and for inspiration and encouragement for the producer. You can listen to the podcast by searching for the Words of Hope daily devotional on any podcast app.
Turkey — Please pray for this believer in Turkey: "The people I work with are Muslim. Because today is Friday, they have all gone for prayer. They pressure me into going as well. They don't know that I am a Christian, but they don't understand why I am not going with them. Right now, I cannot read the Bible. I cannot attract any attention to myself because I really need this job. But now, I bought myself a smartphone and after I figure out how to use it, I will start reading the Bible from there. Please pray for me. Thank you."
South Sudan — Pray for continued peace in South Sudan. As refugees return home, pray that Words of Hope programs would build relationships and reinforce unity between brothers and sisters in Christ, across ethnic and tribal lines. Our ministry also reports continued concerns about radio reception and radio transmissions, so please also pray for reliable radio broadcasts.
Bhutan — Thank God with us for the faith of young believers in Bhutan. Pray for a training program of Bhutanese young adults who are eager to share the gospel in their country. This group has a big dream to share the gospel with every Bhutanese in their heart language. Pray for God's guidance as they work to achieve this goal.
Nepal — Please pray for continued ministry in Nepal, despite many challenges. Thank God with us for these faithful followers! Our ministry leader in Nepal reports: "One of our leaders ministered in the far western region and reported this morning that there were six new baptisms yesterday. The house fellowship is growing very fast to become a church. Opposition and lack of proper fellowship halls are always challenges we have faced, but when we see people turning their lives to God, they mean nothing as we move on and on."
Indonesia — Pray for a believer in Indonesia. She recently shared that her family, children, and friends in her devout Muslim community have been pressuring her to turn away from her faith in Christ. "Give thanks to the Lord Jesus because she has survived in her faith despite the sharp pebbles she has to endure," shares the Indonesian ministry team. Pray also for the work of the Indonesian team in supporting and encouraging believers living with persecution.
It is easy to forget the God is at work in the world, and that our job is merely to join in that work. Our Turkish ministry leader explains: "We…