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The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide (Paperback)
Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys
By James Fadiman, Ph.D.
Park Street Press, 9781594774027, 352pp.
Psychedelics for spiritual, therapeutic, and problem-solving use
• Presents practices for safe and successful psychedelic voyages, including the benefits of having a guide and how to be a guide
• Reviews the value of psychedelics for healing and self-discovery as well as how LSD has facilitated scientific and technical problem-solving
• Reveals how microdosing (ultra-low doses) improve cognitive functioning, emotional balance, and physical stamina
• This year 600,000 people in the U.S. alone will try LSD for the the first time, joining the 23 million who have already experimented with this substance
Called "America's wisest and most respected authority on psychedelics and their use," James Fadiman has been involved with psychedelic research since the 1960s. In this guide to the immediate and long-term effects of psychedelic use for spiritual (high dose), therapeutic (moderate dose), and problem-solving (low dose and microdose) purposes, Fadiman outlines best practices for safe, sacred entheogenic voyages learned through his more than 40 years of experience--from the benefits of having a sensitive guide during a session (and how to be one) to the importance of the setting and pre-session intention.
Fadiman reviews the newest as well as the neglected research into the psychotherapeutic value of visionary drug use for increased personal awareness and a host of serious medical conditions, including his recent study of the reasons for and results of psychedelic use among hundreds of students and professionals. He reveals new uses for LSD and other psychedelics, including microdosing, extremely low doses for improved cognitive functioning and emotional balance. Cautioning that psychedelics are not for everyone, he dispels the myths and misperceptions about psychedelics circulating in textbooks and clinics as well as on the internet. Exploring the life-changing experiences of Ram Dass, Timothy Leary, Aldous Huxley, and Huston Smith as well as Francis Crick and Steve Jobs, Fadiman shows how psychedelics, used wisely, can lead not only to healing but also to scientific breakthroughs and spiritual epiphanies.
James Fadiman, Ph.D., did his undergraduate work at Harvard and his graduate work at Stanford, doing research with the Harvard Group, the West Coast Research Group in Menlo Park, and Ken Kesey. A former president of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and a professor of psychology, he teaches at the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, which he helped found in 1975. An international conference presenter, workshop leader, management consultant, and author of several books and textbooks, he lives in Menlo Park, California, with his filmmaker wife, Dorothy.
Praise For The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys…
"James Fadiman, one of the foremost pioneers of scientific research of the potential of psychedelic substances for therapy, self-discovery, spiritual quests, and creative problem-solving, has written an invaluable guide for safe and productive sessions. Based on more than forty years of the author's experience in the field and presented in a clear, easily understandable style, this book is a breath of fresh air, dispelling the mis-information that has been disseminated over many decades by sensation-hunting journalists and fear-based antidrug propaganda. The publication of The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide could not be more timely; it coincides with a major renaissance of interest in psychedelic research worldwide. The information that it provides will thus be useful not only for the hundreds of thousands of people involved in self-experimentation but also for the new generation of psychedelic researchers."
— Stanislav Grof, M.D., author of LSD: Doorway to the Numinous
"James Fadiman was the Forrest Gump of the psychedelic sixties. He witnessed the first flowerings of that amazing era of mindexpansion, then kept popping up for cameo appearances whenever the action got particularly interesting and enlightening. Now, riding a new wave of scientific research into the beneficial use of these misunderstood substances, Fadiman is back with a practical and at the same time inspiring guidebook for the next generation of entheogenic explorers."
— Don Lattin, author of the bestselling The Harvard Psychedelic Club
"Approaching his subject from intimately historical, psychological-cultural, and accessibly authoritative perspectives, Fadiman's psychedelic magnum opus establishes the benchmark reference for anyone interested in understanding, experiencing, or supervising the effects of this unique family of psychoactive substances."
— Rick Strassman, M.D., author of DMT: The Spirit Molecule
"At last, there's a practical, commonsense manual for mindful therapeutic sessions using psychedelics, one that's informed by the latest science and unfettered by arcane platitudes. It will be a boon to personal transformation and a road map for avoiding trouble along the way for all who use it. Bon voyage!"
— Charles Hayes, author of Tripping: An Anthology of True-Life Psychedelic Adventures
"Finally! A comprehensive guide not only to psychedelic use in a therapeutic setting but also, even more bravely, to psychospiritual exploration and cognitive enhancement. We are fortunate to reap the benefits of Professor Fadiman's years of cumulative knowledge and experience as well as to hear from a cadre of 'who's who' in the psychedelic cognoscenti."
— Julie Holland, M.D., editor of The Pot Book and Ecstasy
"Psychedelics have been part of native cultures for centuries and remain so in many areas of the world. Properly used, they offer a one-step guide to enlightenment and connection with intuition as well as the soul and the Divine. Dr. Fadiman's book offers the best information and guidance available today. Everyone interested in exploring the world of inner consciousness will find this work indispensable."
— Norm Shealy, M.D., Ph.D., founder of the American Holistic Health Association
"The prohibition of psychedelic drugs in the twentieth century unfortunately restricted a most promising and profound inquiry into the religious mysteries of consciousness. This brave and encouraging book goes a long way toward restoring our constitutional right to explore these mysteries. By encouraging individual responsibility and intelligence in this era of purported health care reform, James Fadiman takes a bold and refreshing step toward reclaiming our freedom of religion, which is the very essence of democracy and the American dream."
— Robert Forte, editor of Entheogens and the Future of Religion
"The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide is a brave and uniquely valuable book. Written by one of the most highly respected and innovative researchers from the 1960s, this extraordinary book covers topics not found in any other book on the subject. Fadiman offers us a beautifully written, insightful summation of important early research on creativity, problem solving, and psychospiritual development, tragically cut off by government edict, as well as new research on the use of sub-threshold doses of LSD to enhance normal functioning, in the process creating a road map for the future of psychedelic research. The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide wisely focuses not on pathology but on human potential for health and, as such, shows us how these transformative substances can improve the future of psychology--and the future of society. Throughout this radical yet evidence-based volume, Fadiman uses a combination of the research and his own broad personal experiences working with Leary, Alpert (Ram Dass), Kesey, and other seminal figures in psychedelic research and practice to make the convincing case that psychedelics offer the power to transform society and reintegrate unitary spirituality into Western civilization. The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide is written with a wry humor that brings Fadiman's sincere, soulful intentionality immediately to the reader, integrating and transforming from the moment one opens this important, mature, and absolutely essential book. If you are interested in the safe, effective, and transformative use of psychedelics to improve our lives and our society, you will devour this book. Fadiman's The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide is the finest book ever written on the topic--a must read."
— Neal Goldsmith, Ph.D., author of Psychedelic Healing
". . . this book is a breath of fresh air, dispelling the mis-information that has been disseminated over many decades by sensation-hunting journalists and fear-based antidrug propaganda."
— GaiaMedia.org, May 2011
"James Fadiman's manual offers helpful and well-informed guidance for those who seek 'the divine within' through sacred plants and psychedelic substances."
— Daniel Pinchbeck, author of 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl
"Any interested in using psychedelics receives cautionary exploration of pros, cons, and discussions of myths and realities about them."
— Midwest Book Review, August 2011
"A checklist for voyagers and their guides as well as an extensive resource section make this a truly invaluable and definitive guide for everyone interested in psychedelics and their potential to make us wiser, smarter, healthier, and more compassionate."
— Seattle Post Intelligencer, September 2011
"Truly destined to be a classic. Don't leave everyday reality without it."
— Erowid, October 2011
". . . The Psychedelic Explorer's Guide: Safe, Therapeutic, and Sacred Journeys, in which he [James Fadiman] clears up current myths and misperceptions about psychedelics, and presents findings from both long-neglected and recent clinical studies, research experiments, and surveys showing a surprising range of benefits from safe, supervised psychedelic use."
— Blogcritics.org, October 2011
"This comprehensive resource offers a wealth of practical information for therapists and health-care professionals, researchers and scientists, psychedelic voyagers and their guides, and even policy makers."
— Gail Bradney, Carolyn Howard Johnson's New Book Review, November 2011
"I highly recommend that everyone read this book so they can hold informed opinions about this very strange and much maligned substance."
— Linda McDonell, November 2011
"Psychedelic practice...might have the ability to transform the very mechanisms of control and give birth to a society where the lessons of a transpersonal experience are known without the therapeutic aid of psychedelics. With any luck, time will tell and this book is certainly a step in the right direction."
— Psychedelic Press, December 2011
"This is some of the most thoughtful, wise, heartfelt, and essential instruction for the use of sacred medicine."
— Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart
"Fadiman knows what he is talking about. This is the book we have needed."
— Huston Smith, author of The World's Religion


Over the summer it became apparent there may be breaches in the chute lining. After an investigation, several locations were determined to be in need of repair and the Board authorized work to be done at a recent meeting. Since that time, the necessary parts and materials were ordered, and we have been awaiting delivery. The vendor has advised they are now in route, and we are just waiting for a date to begin.
SOME AREAS OF THE CHUTE WILL BE CLOSED from time to time as the work is being done. We have asked the vendor for at least 7 to 10 days notice so we can get the message out to residents, along with instructions as to what to do with your garbage until the work is completed.
This is never a fun task for the staff or residents. So we greatly appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation once this gets underway. Just watch for the notices and please heed any instructions for waste removal. If you have any questions at all, feel free to send us an e-mail.


The NHYTE- New Hybrid Thermoplastic Composite Aerostructures manufactured by Out of Autoclave Continuous Automated Technologies project focuses on developing concepts and methodologies that will enable the realization of innovative and green integrated aero-structures made by a new recyclable hybrid thermoplastic composite material with multifunctional capabilities. The proposed high-performing hybrid material, based on a commercial PEEK-Carbon Fiber Prepreg with addition of amorphous (PEI) films, responds to the needs for reduced weight and consequently reduced fuel consumptions and emissions of an aircraft, as well as for more ecological and less costly manufacturing processes. During the course of the project aero-structures for demonstration purposes will be fabricated by an innovative working cell implementing an advanced continuous automated production process.
This community collects the scientific peer-reviewed publications generated in the frame of the NHYTE project.


The 23rd April is St Georges Day. Well known for his fight with a dragon, George was made a military saint, with an official day to remember him, in the 15th century.
Thinking of having a party to celebrate? Why not have a medieval party?
We have some great fancy dress outfits for Knights, Kings and Queens and can even dress you up as a dragon!
Whilst we can't guarantee that the damsels will be in distress or that you'll find the holy grail, our outfits will certainly help transport you back to by-gone times.
We have got a wide range of quality costumes and accessories which you can hire and a variety of outfits and accessories to buy.
So, why not pop in and see who you could be!
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Liverpool are understood to be interested in Barcelona's striker Ousmane Dembele, and their chances of signing the Frenchman could be boosted after he reportedly went AWOL from the Catalan giants.
Spanish publication Mundo Deportivo claims that the France international went off the grid for 90 minutes and was uncontactable as he did not attend a training session.
It is reported that Ousmane Dembele missed the session as he was feeling unwell due to a case of gastroenteritis, but Barcelona are angry as he did not contact the club to inform them that he would not be present, and they could not reach him for over an hour and a half.
It was claimed last week that Ousmane Dembele is being allowed to leave Camp Nou because other senior players have been less than impressed with his attitude and this latest incident will not exactly endear him to those who have doubts about his personality.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is a big fan of Ousmane Dembele, but he is also keen to only add good characters to his group, so it remains to be seen if he makes a move for the 21-year-old winger.


We have partnered with Raymour & Flanigan and received product for this project. We are grateful for their ongoing community support.
When my friend Carli asked if I'd like to participate in a project dedicated to her place of work, Amos House, I didn't even have to think about saying YES! This particular organization provides an incredible amount of support to the local communities. Not only do they have the largest soup kitchen in the state of Rhode Island, but over the years have expanded their mission to include job training, a community center, mother-child reunification programs and permanent housing. While working on this project I had the pleasure of meeting both those who serve the community and those who are relying on Amos House to get their lives back on track and create stable, healthy environments for their families. The love that I saw in each mother that I met was something that, as a mother myself, I couldn't look past. And through my own personal journey, I can relate- I know what it's like to make mistakes, to veer down the wrong path for a bit, to surround yourself with others who aren't the greatest influence, yet I was lucky. I was young, I was white (I hate to have to include that, but unfortunately it still makes a difference in today's world), and I had a support system in place (small yes, but I knew it was there for me to rely on). The women who were moving into the homes that we furnished and decorated, with the once again generous support of Raymour & Flanigan, were finally getting that support system through the guidance of Amos House; and the families were, maybe for the first time, stepping into a home that was filled with love. I'm sure I can speak for each of us who helped bring these spaces to life when I say that we poured all of our positivity, hope, joy, and warmth into the project and left each home brimming with possibilities for a future filled with happiness. The thankfulness and pride on the mothers' faces coupled with the excitement of the children, brought me to tears (I really did tear up a bit as they walked through each apartment reveal). Furthermore, the affection that every woman and child showed the Amos House staff- who you can tell have become more like family- gives me a wonderful feeling about what's to come for everyone.
I could go on forever about how organizations like Amos House lift up the community, but this is a design blog afterall, so let's get to the before photos!
When my design partner on this project (and friend!), Charlotte of At Charlotte's House, and I entered the apartment, everything was completely renovated- new floors, new drywall, paint, light fixtures, hardware, you name it! Upon our arrival, there was one test waiting to be completed by the building department- the lead test- and that's why you may notice that in the after pictures, no curtains or art were hung.
Charlotte and I knew we had to stretch our budget since the living room was rather large and we were also trying to outfit the dining area with some furniture pieces too! The solution came in the form of a Raymour & Flanigan Clearance Center- here we were able to find one off pieces that had made their way out of the showrooms and into the massive warehouse, which were now listed at a fraction of their original cost (we also shopped the showroom for things we didn't find at the clearance center).
Because we couldn't hang the art or mirrors just yet, we leaned most of it in different variations until it could be spread throughout the rooms. The black dresser seemed like the perfect solution to hide "kid clutter," since we knew there would be 2 little ones calling this apartment home.
The rug was the starting point that lead to all the other color and décor choices. Since we hadn't met this family before install, we wanted to give them pattern and personality without going overboard, and thought that keeping it on the classic/traditional side would be the best bet. Charlotte and I also personally know what it's like to decorate with kids in mind, and therefore we chose multifunctional, soft, and easy to clean pieces. We picked the sofa and loveseat set for its durability and comfort- and with a few new pillows and throws, customized it for a modern yet multi generational family. All of the pillows have zip off covers for a quick wash, the ottoman allows for climbing and play with no tears (and will be scotch- guarded to prevent stains) and the side tables have shelves to stash games, books and toys. The floor lamp is light and easy to move wherever stories are being read or a stage spotlight needs to be set (remember I have a 3.5 year old who like to "entertain" guests and family too)!
There was a small nook on one side of the living room that felt like the perfect kid corner! With the addition of a beautiful coffee table and some small chairs, the little ones have a place to create while the adults kick back at the end of the day.
And let's not forget the dining room! The extendable table is a great solution for larger family dinners, and who doesn't like a classic black and white color combo!? Earlier I mentioned that we weren't able to hang the art, so I photoshopped the Meadow picture from Raymour into this space so you could see what it will look like if they decided to use it in this room- I rather like it here!
If you're thinking about ways you can give back to your community, contact Amos House, Carli or send me a message- we'll help get you started!


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Thomas Metevia, Digital Content Producer, Orlando
The Weekly Newsletter: Volusia County sheriff talks school shooting threats, hurricane preparedness
The big stories on ClickOrlando.com
Thomas Metevia, Digital Content Producer
Good Sunday morning,
Did you miss a week's worth of news or didn't get a chance to look over the homepage of ClickOrlando.com?
Below is a list of big stories as well as a recap of Sunday's interview on "The Weekly".
Volusia County Sheriff joins "Weekly" panel
Last year, Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood made a commitment that his department will have a zero tolerance approach when it comes to students making school threats. Chitwood said that, even though there's been an uptick in the number of threats, the Sheriff's Office has noticed people are being more observant, The sheriff also told News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth that he's proud of how prepared his county was for Hurricane Dorian. To see his full interview, click here.
Couple's video shows moments Hurricane Dorian hits home in Bahamas
John and Tichka Slack are back home in Central Florida, and they have a hurricane survival story to share. At times, the couple said, they thought there weren't going to make it. To see the chilling video of Dorian's winds and waves hitting the home where they were seeking shelter, click here.
Personalized presidential brick removed from sidewalk
Afien Casey told News 6 she purchased a brick through Flagler Avenue Business Association that contained the inscription "Trump 2020, Drain Swamp, Brandon & Oma." Casey claims she didn't know the brick was a problem. To read the reasoning as to why the brick was removed, click here.
Longwood woman bitten by mama bear
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation, the woman was walking her dog in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when she came across a mama bear and two cubs. To hear the 911 calls made after the attack, click here.
Manatees freed from retention area in Daytona Beach
A mama manatee and her calf had been stuck in the Halifax Harbor Marina for days before crews removed panels so they could escape. To read why the manatees swam into the marina in the first place, click here.
SeaWorld treating first responders in September
Throughout the month, Florida fist responders and 911 operators can get into SeaWorld Orlando free of charge. Click here for ticket information
Haley Coomes
Haley is a producer at News 6 and has been with News 6 since October 2014. She's a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelors of Arts degree in journalism. She specializes in lifestyle writing and volunteers for Canine Companions for Independence.
Thomas Metevia
Tom Metevia is an Emmy Award-winning content creator. He writes for all of the company's news websites, including ClickOnDetroit.com. Tom specializes in travel, entertainment and theme park news.
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The Challenge star Cara Maria Sorbello shares why she couldn't compete on Survivor or Big Brother
Sat Jun 26, 2021 at 3:29pm ET
By Matt Couden
Cara Maria Sorbello last appeared on MTV's The Challenge: War of the Worlds 2 season. Pic credit: MTV
When it comes to The Challenge stars that many fans want to see back on their screens, Cara Maria Sorbello is one cast member who comes up quite a bit. Fans have also continued to ask her when she's making a return to the show.
That's still unclear and depends on more than just Cara wanting to be back on MTV's competition series. However, she recently asked fans which other show they'd want to see her on.
With that, she shared why she could probably never appear on two shows that have brought new cast members to The Challenge: Survivor and Big Brother.
Cara Maria says competing on Survivor isn't for her
Cara Maria has won championships, and many consider her amongst Challenge legends. However, she hasn't been on the show since she and her boyfriend Paulie Calafiore were on War of the Worlds 2 and lost in the final. They've been working on other projects since with Cara focused on photography and Paulie training for the Winter Olympics.
It still seems as if Cara would like to return to compete on The Challenge, but rumors are that casting hasn't gone in her favor for the past few seasons.
Just recently, Cara asked fans on her Instagram which TV show they'd want to see her on next. It appeared she had a lot of fans suggesting she'd be a good fit for CBS's Survivor. However, Cara says that wouldn't work for her.
"Guys. I could not. Would Not. Survive. [cry laughing emoji] But I appreciate you! LMAO I like food and showers," Cara shared in an IG Story slide.
You Might Also Like: Tina Barta on The Challenge: Who is the All Stars 2 cast member and what is her Instagram?
Pic credit: @misscaramaria/Instagram Story
The premise of Survivor usually involves putting cast members in an isolated location where they have to find food, fire, and shelter. There are also challenges to complete and elimination voting. So a lot of it ties into skills that come into play for The Challenge.
Survivor stars including Jay Starrett and Natalie Anderson have transitioned to MTV's The Challenge over the past several seasons.
Recent seasons of The Challenge featured competitors staying mostly in houses, with the exception of the underground bunker on Total Madness. However, there have been seasons where competitors didn't get the best accommodations, including Invasion of the Champions. Most likely they had a way to shower, but at least one castmate said they were happy they got eliminated that season.
Cara explains why Big Brother wouldn't work for her either
Just this past season, fans watched as the first-ever star to come from Big Brother was a winner on The Challenge: Double Agents, as Amber Borzotra won as CT Tamburello's teammate. Interestingly, Cara Maria Sorbello's boyfriend, Paulie Calafiore, nearly was the first BB star to win, but fell short in two of his three seasons of The Challenge.
What about Cara going on Paulie and Cody's former show, Big Brother, though? She also explained why she'd probably have trouble on CBS's other reality TV show.
Paulie's brother Cody is the most recent Big Brother winner as of this report. Cody even commented that it was "mind-blowing" Cara wasn't on The Challenge: All Stars spinoff.
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"I hear you guys! Def need to compete. But Survivor isn't me (I am a Taurus and creature of comfort) and your girl don't have the political skills for BB….," Cara shared in another slide.
Cara says The Challenge is her 'unrequited love'
Cara, 35, was originally on the Fresh Meat II season of The Challenge. She's appeared in a total of 14 regular seasons of the show and made it to the final in nine of those seasons. She has won twice, with victories in the Battle of the Bloodlines and Vendettas seasons.
While Cara appeared in the finals for her last five seasons, she has yet to be called back since WOTW 2. There are rumors out there that someone in production wasn't happy with her or her boyfriend Paulie Calafiore, but that is mostly fan speculation.
In another slide, she showed off responses from fans suggesting she go on The Challenge, The Challenge: All Stars, or even American Ninja Warrior.
"The Challenge is my unrequited love. But keep the suggestions coming. I'm ready to glow on your screens again! Maybe I will just make my own show if there's no other option. Let me know what you wanna see!" Cara shared.
Cara's boyfriend, Paulie, has continued to claim he will make a return to The Challenge to win a championship once he's done with his potential Winter Olympics appearance. As for Cara, fans hope they'll get to see her back in some capacity competing on a season of The Challenge, and if not, maybe another show will provide her some competition.
You Might Also Like: The Challenge: Devyn Simone said she's considered returning to compete, shares idea she gave producers
The Challenge Season 37 premiere date is TBA for 2021 on MTV.
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What we're reading: Who?! for WHO goodwill ambassador? new routes to UNAIDS data and the costs of fighting, neglecting HIV
By Antigone Barton on October 23, 2017 .
Director General rescinds Goodwill Ambassador appointment – These days we'll take what we can get in good news for global health progress. So while the bad news is that World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the astonishing selection of Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe for WHO Goodwill Ambassador for noncommunicable diseases in Africa, the good news is that he changed his mind.
Choice of Mugabe as WHO goodwill envoy shocks, baffles – Now that it's over, why Mugabe was an odd choice for any post with the words "goodwill" and "health" in it, makes for relatively light reading, from the observation that the long-reigning leader has "brutalized human rights activists, crushed democracy dissidents, and turned the breadbasket of Africa — and its health system — into a basket-case," to: "Western diplomats also voiced surprise at the appointment and said they were unaware of the 'decision-making structure' behind it."
Additional $120B needed to meet Federal HIV/AIDS Goals by 2020 – And this is why we need more good news on health responses, at home and internationally: Proven interventions are endangered by the false dichotomies of budget politics. Here, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, co-author of a recent Journal of Infectious Diseases report showing the value in lives and dollars saved by reaching U.S. National HIV/AIDS Strategy goals, notes the real risk that policy makers won't make the needed resources available, while a shifting health policy landscape puts people living with HIV at additional risk of falling through the cracks.
UNAIDS updates site – The redesigned UNAIDS website includes three main portals (about halfway down the page) "data," "topics" and "countries" to ease navigation across the site, with enhancements to the data section to include AIDSinfo database and the Key Population Atlas links.
This entry was posted in HIV, What we're reading on October 23, 2017 .
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Q: Flexcube - Customer Account's status change from/to 'OVER' / 'NORM' On Oracle Flexcube, in the sttm_cust_account table, there is an 'ACC_STATUS' column.
In this column value changes from/to 'OVER' <> 'NORM' on some conditions.
I need to find when and where this status changes? This status changes during EOD or changes with any JOB? Do anyone knows in which packages I can found logic?
I know the module where we can change manually status.
But now I need to find place where automatically changes these statuses
Thanks in advance

A: For Flexcube 14.0 and above is applicable that the automatic status change logic you must check the STATUS RULE button in Account class maintenance screen(Function_id:-STDACCLS).
The Automatic status change happens during EOD.
Also at the Account class level there is a Preference as Status change Automatic which you can override at the Account level
to indicate whether status change is automatic for this account class or account.
For Manual status change you have to refer the screen (function id:-STDSTCHN).
Please find the below from the manual regarding STATUS RULE maintenance
In this screen, you can define five conditions for each status applicable to an account class. An account will be said to be in a specific status if any one of the five conditions associated with the status holds true for an account. Conversely, if all the conditions are false, the account will automatically move to the next available status for which the condition is true.
A user defined status INTR is used for both OD and Loan accounts. When a loan is in adversity status and the customer pays the entire overdue amount, the status of the loan changes to a user defined account status 'INTR' rather than 'NORM', so would the other OD and loan accounts of the same customer across branches.
Only backward movement of any other status to INTR is applicable. The account status cannot change from NORM to INTR. The status sequence of INTR is maintained as the immediate sequence number next to NORM.
The following elements are available based on which you can build a condition for automatic status change. You can associate each of these elements with an account, in the 'Customer Accounts Maintenance' screen.
The set of elements are as follows:
Frozen
Dormant
No Debits
No Credits
Stop Payment
Current Status
In addition, the following elements will also be available for processing:
OD (overdraft) Days
Inactive Days
Overline Days
TOD (Temporary Overdraft) Days
Customer Classification
Due Count
Overdue Days
Customer Credit Ranking
Debit Interest Overdue Days
Overdue Limit Breach Days
Overdue Expiry Days
Overdue No Credit days
Principal Overdue Days
Principal Overdue Amount
Principal Overdue Local Currency Equivalent Amount
Interest Overdue Days
Interest Overdue Amount
Interest Overdue Local Currency Equivalent Amount
Charge Overdue Days
Charge Overdue Amount
Charge Overdue Local Currency Equivalent Amount
Account Interim Days
Appropriation Preference
You can define the appropriation sequence for overdraft accounts for each account status.
Appropriation sequence maintenance is mandatory if the 'Component-wise Tracking for Overdraft' is checked.
The appropriation preference sequence can be modified anytime and this will be applicable for the existing accounts also.This modification will effect only for future credits and appropriation.
Component with priority 1
Select the component with first priority from the adjoining drop-down list. The options available are:
Principal
Interest
Charge
Component with priority 2
Select the component with second priority from the adjoining drop-down list. The options available are:
Principal
Interest
Charge
Component with priority 3
Select the component with third priority from the adjoining drop-down list. The options available are:
Principal
Interest
Charge
Status Change for Overdraft Accounts
Oracle FLEXCUBE processes the status change for overdraft accounts based on the following rules:
Debit Interest OD Days
OD Limit Breach Days
OD Expiry Days
No Credit days
Account Interim Days
Debit Interest OD Days
The system processes the status change on overdraft account, if the customer fails to pay the debit interest of the overdraft account for specified number of days.
For example,
OD Utilization date: 01-Jan-2011
Days after which Status Change should happen: 90 Days
Debit interest due date: 01-Feb-2011
In this example, the system modifies the customer account status based on the status rule maintenance, if the customer fails to pay the debit interest by 02-May-2011.
OD Limit Breach Days
The system processes the status change on OD account, if the OD limit of the overdraft account is breached for a specified number of days. The system tracks the overdraft limit breach days based on the utilizations done at the line level.
OD Expiry Days
The system processes the status change on overdraft account, if the OD utilization of the overdraft account is not settled beyond the expiry date.
No Credit Days
The system processes the status change on OD account if there is no credit transaction into the overdraft account for a specified number of days.
Logical Operators
Logical Operators are indicators of certain conditions that you specify while building a rule. These operators are used in combination with the elements discussed earlier. The following is a list of logical operators that you would require to build a status rule:
Operator
Description
AND
The conjunction 'and'
OR
The conjunction 'or'

Greater than

=

Greater than or equal to (please note that there is no space between the two symbols)
<
Less than
<=
Less than or equal to (please note that there is no space between the two symbols)
< >
Not equal to (please note that there is no space between the two symbols)
=
Equal to
Oracle FLEXCUBE allows data store for tracking of SOD debit interest due. During Interest liquidation for debit interest, the system populates the SOD Debit Interest Due Data Store with the Amount Due as debit interest for the SOD utilized amount and the due date of payment for the interest amount.
The debit interest due amount is adjusted in the SOD utilized amount and the system checks for any credit entries for the SOD corresponding to the debit interest. During EOD, if any credit entry exists for the account, then the system does adjustments on the amount due for the SOD debit interest due data store. The system also adjusts the debit interest payment against the oldest available debit interest due amount, and so on.
Oracle FLEXCUBE provides SDEs for 'SOD Due Count' and 'SOD Overdue Days' for status rule generation. During EOD while running the status update batch, the system calculates SDE 'SOD Due Count' value as the count of the records having due amount not equal to zero from the SOD debit interest due data store. The system updates the 'SOD Overdue Days' with the number of days since the last debit interest payment done for the account.
Oracle FLEXCUBE provides an account status called 'DIDF' for an SOD account, which is available as part of 'Status Rule Screen'. If the 'SOD Due Count 'or 'SOD Overdue Days' satisfies the condition specified in the status change rule, then the system changes the status for the account to 'DIDF'.
While running the status change batch, the system updates the 'No Debit' flag as 'Y' for 'DIDF' status account. If payment for the debit interest happens on the SOD account against the utilized amount, and if on recalculation the value of SDE 'SOD Due Count', or 'SOD Overdue Days' is not met, the status batch changes the status of the OD account from 'DIDF' to the previous account status and updates the 'No Debit' flag as 'N'.
For more information you can check the CASA user manual

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 owners are reporting issues using their cameras after updating to firmware version 4.2. Forum member Denjw reports problems with focus stacking and corrupted image files after updating to 4.2, echoing comments from German blogger Pen-and-Tell. Firmware 4.2 in part added support to the E-M1 for focus stacking with the 300mm F4, 8mm F1.8 fisheye and 7-14mm F2.8 Pro lenses.
The award-winning Olympus OM-D series has received excellent reviews from a wide range of users. With stunning, compact designs packed with revolutionary technologies, the OM-D series provides incredible speed, outstanding image resolution and a host of shooting features to meet the needs of the professional and enthusiast photographer, alike.
There have been a small number of reported issues with the latest E-M1 firmware version 4.2. As a result, Olympus has proactively suspended this firmware update in an effort to evaluate the reports.
Using HDR, Focus stacking, Hand-held starlight in scene mode, and keystone compensation with Rec view 'Off'.
When Rec view is turned on, the problem does not happen. Affected users are advised to turn Rec View on to avoid issues.
For those E-M1 owners who have not yet updated their Olympus firmware to version 4.2, and whose current firmware version is version 4.1, no action is necessary.


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Innovation and Optimism Drive Membership Growth
Two new reports indicate that membership growth and retention are holding steady despite global economic uncertainty. And many associations currently seeing membership growth are tapping into the power of innovation and optimism about the future.
By Tim Ebner Jul 16, 2019
If someone were to ask me to describe what 2019 feels like in one word, I might say "anxiety."
The fact is we are living in uncertain times, with constant change and volatility underpinning everything from our political climate to economic conditions—and yes, even membership trends. While membership remains strong for many associations, there's a data point worth noting that could make some association executives feel slightly anxious.
In Marketing General Incorporated's 2019 Membership Marketing Benchmarking Report, 45 percent of associations surveyed said their membership increased. Good news, yes, but that's down three percentage points from last year's report, bucking what had been a pretty durable upward trend.
"We had seen a 10- or 11-year trend of associations consistently saying that their membership was growing, and this year, what we're seeing is a bit of an erosion in that number," says Tony Rossell, senior vice president of MGI and the report's coauthor. "That could be a cause for concern, and I think it emphasizes the need for associations to continue to make changes that are bold and meet members' needs."
For associations experiencing declining membership or stagnant growth, Rossell says now is the time to inject new ideas into membership strategy. This year's survey found a correlation between associations with an innovation program and consistent year-over-year membership growth.
"Eighty-one percent of associations with membership increases in the past year and the past five years, and 82 percent with an increase in overall new members, are significantly more likely—by margins of at least 15 points—to indicate that their organization has a culture that supports innovation," the report states. "Conversely, those reporting declines in membership are significantly more likely to believe their association culture does not support innovation."
"The overarching message is that associations need to be constantly innovating and creating new member value," Rossell says. "They have to try new things, and groups that do often see better results."
Optimism Persists
In today's uncertain climate, many association executives are working to future-proof their organizations, especially to mitigate any risk of a financial downturn. A little over a decade ago, we saw how a global recession can lead to dramatic declines in membership, and today there are new signs of a looming recession.
But another new survey indicates that association executives are feeling confident, despite past, present, and potential future instability. McKinley Advisors' annual Economic Impact on Associations Study, released this week, shows that many associations weathered this year's federal government shutdown and are holding steady as ongoing tariff and trade issues affect their industries.
"Several key indicators suggest that a positive outlook across association staff is due largely to confidence in organizational strategy and executive leadership, underscoring that an association's resilience is dependent upon more than the state of the economy," McKinley Advisors founder and CEO Jay Younger said in a statement.
The study also found that membership retention is at an all-time high. Nearly half of association executives surveyed (47 percent) reported a retention rate greater than 90 percent.
Echoing MGI's findings, the McKinley research suggests that associations are investing in new and innovative products and services to boost member engagement.
"Associations are prioritizing member value and engagement as a mechanism for growth and relevance," the report states. "In short, delivering more targeted, tangible member value is perceived to improve association outcomes and, in turn, optimism for the future."
What membership trends are you experiencing? Have you introduced innovations to transform the member experience? Post your comments below.
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Here are the reasons why using the services of a professional educational consultant is worth it.
Most of us parents are fairly adept at tackling the various projects which life seems to put in front of us. Whether finding an apartment or purchasing a home or dealing with medical issues or writing a will, we all do our research, sift through the various options and make our choice. That's a pretty standard modus operandi, right? Well, obviously I have simplified things a bit because I left out the consultation we all had with experts in just about every case. The doctors explained the choices we had for the medical issues and prescribed a course of treatment. Our trusted attorney reviewed the lease agreements and purchase agreements for our real estate transactions so that we didn't run into problems in the months and years ahead. We just used those experts as a matter of course. This video is a bit dramatic but it makes my point: you need expert help choosing a private school just as you need expert help for other major decisions.
But we don't need any experts to help us choose the right private school for our child, do we? We can do all this ourselves, right? Wrong! I know because we thought we could choose the right school for our very talented eldest daughter who had the perfect academic transcripts, the sports and the extracurricular activities. This would be a cake walk. Just visit a couple of schools, apply and that was all there was to it. Our mistake was a common one. Two of the three boarding schools were extremely competitive. They wait-listed our daughter. The one safe school which was still a very good school and met all of our requirements accepted our daughter. We gambled. We did not consult with an expert. Lesson learned. When it came time to find a school for daughter number 2, we hired a consultant, the late Hugh Silk. He looked at the list of schools we had in mind, furrowed his brow very slightly and suggested some other schools. Daughter number two was accepted at all three schools. I rest my case.
Here are 5 reasons why you ought to consider using a consultant to help you find the right school for your child.
1. Consultants know their schools.
Why is this important? After all, the internet gives you everything you need to know about schools, right? Not exactly. Don't forget that a school's web site presents the school's story exactly as the school wants it told. The videos are compelling. The photos are gorgeous. And the testimonials are glowing. As they should be. However, an educational consultant works for you. Not the school. She is paid by you. Not the school. She will point out features and aspects of a school's program which you perhaps have not thought of. Why is that? Because she is a professional. Just like an attorney will point out the pluses and minuses in a contract, an educational consultant can and will point out the advantages and disadvantages of a particular school as they relate to your child. An educational consultant knows you and knows your child. Here is a short video from The Blake School, Minneapolis which illustrates the kind of outcome you and your consultant are seeking.
2. Consultants have contacts at schools.
Educational consultants visit schools. They make a point of keeping their networks current. As a result they can get answers to questions which you may or may not think about asking. They will know that a certain school has just been made an IB school and what that means and says about the school's programs. They will know that the long time English department head has retired and that some exciting, new programs are in the works. That means that an educational consultant can get answers to your questions because they know who to ask and what to ask. An educational consultant's professional network is her stock in trade and is one of several reasons why she is worth the fee she charges.
3. Consultants keep up with goings on in their schools.
Just as they do with contacts educational consultants make a point of staying current with the goings on and activities in their schools. When we use the phrase "their schools", obviously a consultant has a group of 50-100 schools which he knows extremely well. He visits them regularly, speaks to the staff and has a finger on the pulse of things. Beyond that circle of schools he has the requisite contacts to find out about and inform you in detail about schools just about anywhere. Private schools are not the same as public schools. Your educational consultant is focused tightly on a very select group of schools catering to less than 9% of students nationwide. Perhaps you are an expat looking for a school which follows the curriculum your children had back home. Here is a brief video showing what you might expect to find at The British School in Chicago.
4. Consultants have years of experience dealing with families.
An educational consultant has years of experience dealing with families. He is attuned to your needs and requirements. Because you are hiring him and paying his fee, he is very much aware of the fact that he is working for you. He has no other agenda except to help you find the best schools for your child. He also understands how much is at stake and how emotional a decision this is for all concerned. He is sensitive to your concerns about getting the right fit. He understands how important it is to find a school in which your child will thrive and build a solid future. Your child is unique. He will get to know you and your needs before making any recommendations.
5. Consultants will save you much time and effort.
Of course, you have the ability to do a consultant's job. But it will take considerable time and effort. And do you really have the expertise to do the job? Truthfully you can do most of the work and find most of the answers. But like writing a will, wouldn't you want to have an expert, i.e., an attorney, review what you have drafted? An educational consultant will point out things you haven't thought of. He will caution you against simple mistakes such as only applying to very competitive schools. A professional educational consultant will save you much time and effort.
The point of this article has been to make you understand that while you most certainly can find private schools for your child on your own, there are distinct advantages in hiring an educational consultant to do all the heavy lifting for you.


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Civil Courts in Elizabeth City
Courts in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Find the right Litigation attorney in Elizabeth City, NC
Litigation Lawyers in Elizabeth City
The courts of Elizabeth City, North Carolina were established by the government of North Carolina to help residents of Elizabeth City resolve legal disputes which they cannot settle amongst themselves.
If you are engaged in any legal dispute in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, chances are good that you'll deal with its courts in one way or another.
The court system in Elizabeth City, North Carolina handles both criminal and civil cases. Lawyers in Elizabeth City, North Carolina who practice civil litigation typically spend much of their working time at the courthouse. Consequently, they are familiar with its local rules, and can deal with the court system efficiently and fairly easily. To most people, however, the court system can be an intimidating bureaucracy. These are some of the scenarios in which you're likely to find yourself dealing with the Elizabeth City, North Carolina courts:
Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Jury Duty: Under the law of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, all adult citizens of the United States who live in Elizabeth City are required to make themselves available for jury duty, if they are needed. When you are called upon to serve on a jury, you are required to show up, or else you might face criminal charges leading to hefty fines, in possible imprisonment. When you are called for jury duty, there's a good chance that you won't actually have to serve on a jury, either because there are already more people in the jury pool than are needed, or one of the lawyers involved in the case decides to excuse you. If you are selected to serve, on the other hand, you should follow the instructions of the judge to the letter. In particular, you need to show up to the courthouse every day of the trial, and on time, or risk being held in contempt of court.
Filing a Lawsuit: if you sue someone in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, you will most definitely deal with the local court system - a lot. Even if the case never goes to trial, you will have to deal with pre-trial motions, discovery requests, and case management conferences. You will definitely become more knowledgeable about the Elizabeth City, North Carolina court system than you ever wanted to be.
Being Sued: If you, unfortunately, are getting sued in a Elizabeth City, North Carolina court, it's almost certain that you'll be spending a lot of time dealing with the local court system. You have to file some type of response (typically an answer or motion to dismiss) to the lawsuit, and there will be many procedural issues that might result in disputes that the court has to resolve. All of this happens in most lawsuits, even if they don't go to trial.
Divorce: While not all divorces in Elizabeth City, North Carolina require the partners to spend a significant period of time in court, some of them do, particularly when disagreements arise that the spouses can't settle amongst themselves.
How Can A Elizabeth City, North Carolina Tort Lawyer Help?
Most people don't have to go to court in Elizabeth City, North Carolina unless they're dealing with some intricate legal issues.
Accordingly, it's almost always a good idea to speak with a knowledgeable civil litigation attorney if you think that you are going to have to deal with the courts in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Life in Elizabeth City
Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a city in Camden County. It has a population of about 21,000 people, as of a 2009 Census estimate.
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New Florida Follies brings showgirl skills - and splits - to new show
By Gary Curreri
Sun Sentinel Correspondent
The New Florida Follies is back with a new 2023 show, "Magic, Music & Mystery!" It is produced by Emily Adams, and directed and choreographed by Cheryl Steinthal. (Cheryl Steinthal/Courtesy )
At 94, Cindy Trinder still gets her kicks performing on stage.
She is one of over 35 members of the nonprofit New Florida Follies, a Broadway-style extravaganza of song and dance performed by a "forever young" ensemble.
The group is back this season with a new show — "2023 - Magic, Music & Mystery!" — produced by Emily Adams, and directed and choreographed by Cheryl Steinthal, who was a Rockette in the 1970s and a choreographer for nearly 50 years.
They are ready to showcase their talents to audiences in Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and new this year, Coconut Creek.
"I thought I would die young," said Trinder, of Tamarac, who started dancing professionally at 16 as an exotic acrobatic contortionist who appeared in major nightclubs and cabarets across the country. "It feels great to be still performing. It is like giving your body nourishment, you feel happy and satisfied.
"It is difficult to explain how I feel; I performed in park programs since I was a small child, around 9 years old," she said. "I guess I can't remember exactly and will perform until I die, and I think I will live to 100 or so."
She even does a split in the show.
Cindy Trinder, 94, showcases her split skills as a member of the New Florida Follies. (Cheryl Steinthal/Courtesy )
"Many people can do a split," Trinder said. "I guess not at 94, so that is the impressive part."
She also sews. She'll buy a garment and then redesign it.
"I change it, sometimes drastically," Trinder said. "I like to design; this is fun. Sometimes I go to the gymnasium and do yoga."
The group ranges from ages 56 to 94, donating their time and talent to help children in need. Each year, the proceeds from ticket sales are donated to children's charities in South Florida. Since its inception (including when they were known as the Original Florida Follies), they have raised over $825,000.
Coming from Lake Worth to Miami, the cast includes former professional dancers such as Radio City Music Hall Rockettes, June Taylor dancers, NFL cheerleaders, Las Vegas and Latin Quarter showgirls, among others, and four men. Also featured in the 2023 show are the singing talents of Don Stansfield and Carolyn Smylie, and the illusions of magician Ian Michael.
The group rehearses on Tuesday and Friday mornings at a dance studio in Coral Springs.
"The dancing keeps us young," said Steinthal, of Boynton Beach, who recently turned 68. "Everyone comes from very versatile backgrounds. The people in their 80s are slowing down a bit, but that is why we ask people every year to join us."
The group originated as the Original Florida Follies by Cathy Dooley in 2001 with a dozen dancers and one show, and the group disbanded upon her retirement. Steinthal waited until she turned 60 to try out for the group and later became the New Florida Follies' artistic director and choreographer.
"I wasn't dancing anymore, but I thought it would be the greatest thing to cross back over and start dancing again," she said. "In 2015, I did my original show with the Original Florida Follies, and Cathy announced she was retiring, and in 2018, within one week's time, we had a meeting and all of the performers said they didn't want to stop so we became the New Florida Follies. The only year we haven't done it was in 2020 when the pandemic hit."
Their charities include the Children's Diagnostic & Treatment Center in Fort Lauderdale, Make-A-Wish Southern Florida and The Ukulele Kids Club, an organization that brings ukuleles and music therapy to children in hospitals.
The New Florida Follies will perform matinees in Boca Raton, Coconut Creek and Fort Lauderdale. (Cheryl Steinthal/Courtesy )
"We want to help children right here in our area," Steinthal said. "That's our main goal. We are a charitable organization, giving back to our community to children in need, but at the same time, we are giving great joy and pleasure to all our audiences and inspiring them to keep moving.
"We are the older generation taking care of the younger generation," she said. "We dance full out and we continue to do this every year."
Upcoming matinee performances are 2 p.m. at the Countess de Hoernle Theatre at Spanish River Community High School, 5100 Jog Road, Boca Raton on Jan. 15, Feb. 5, March 19 and 26; Township Center for Performing Arts, 2452 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek, on Jan. 29 and Feb. 26; and the Lillian S. Wells Hall at The Parker, 707 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale on Feb. 19.
Reserved seats are $35 at newfloridafollies.yapsody.com or 305-596-7394. Discounts are offered to groups of 25 or more.
Visit TheNewFloridaFollies.com.


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New Liberty Gold Mine: Commercial Production Declared: February Production Exceeds 9,000 Ounces
Aureus Mining Inc.
TSX : AUE
AIM : AUE
TORONTO, March 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Aureus Mining Inc. ("Aureus" or the "Company"), the TSX and AIM listed West African gold producer, is pleased to announce that Commercial Production has been declared at the New Liberty Gold Mine ("New Liberty" or "Mine") in Liberia effective 1 March 2016. Gold Production at New Liberty exceeded 9,000 ounces during February 2016.
Commercial Production has been declared effective from 1 March 2016;
Total gold production in excess of 9,000 ounces during February 2016;
Year to date production is over 14,000 ounces of gold;
Gold recovery levels increased to 90% by end February 2016; and
Process Plant performance is now in line with original design specifications and management expectations.
Commercial production at New Liberty has been declared effective 1 March 2016, as the process plant is now operating in line with both design specifications and management expectations. Over the past 60 days of operations the process plant has achieved an average of 88% of design throughput capacity. During February 2016, plant throughput totalled 90,099 tonnes of ore milled, resulting in the recovery of over 9,000 ounces of gold, with operating recovery levels of 90% achieved by the end of February. The value of the gold produced prior to commercial production being declared will be deducted from the capitalized construction costs of New Liberty, rather than recorded as revenue.
Following the declaration of Commercial Production, the Company's operations team will continue to focus on fine tuning the process plant to further improve its overall operational performance.
Production Update
The New Liberty process plant has now processed 503,286 tonnes of ROM fresh ore and lower grade oxide material. Gold production achieved for the calendar year is currently over 14,000 ounces, with gold produced during February 2016 exceeding 9,000 ounces. To date there have been 25 shipments of gold doré from New Liberty for smelting and refining at the MKS PAMP refinery in Switzerland, resulting in sales of approximately 31,500 ounces of gold.
Further to the press release dated 18 February 2016, which provided details of the on-going process plant optimisation activities at New Liberty, overall plant performance levels have continued to increase towards design specifications.
Following the introduction of a fresh carbon supply into the Carbon in Leach ("CIL") tanks of the process plant, overall gold recovery has continued to improve in February and is now at 90%, which is in line with overall plant operating specifications.
Mining operations at New Liberty continue to progress, with run of mine ("ROM") stockpiles currently standing at 70,844 tonnes of fresh ore at a grade of 2.59 g/t and oxide and transitional stockpiles standing at 81,881 tonnes at a grade of 1.32 g/t.
The Company continues to work towards finalising an updated mine plan for the Project, and MonuRent, the New Liberty mining fleet provider, has purchased and shipped to Liberia five new 100-tonne capacity Komatsu HD785 rigid haul trucks and one PC1250 excavator. The new fleet equipment is scheduled to be delivered to New Liberty and mobilised ready for operations during April 2016.
Commenting, David Reading, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aureus Mining, said:
"I am pleased by the increased gold production levels we have achieved throughout January and February this year. Following a significant amount of hard work by our operations team, focusing upon ramping up plant performance and gold production levels towards design capacity, we are delighted to be able to announce resolution of the commissioning issues at New Liberty and to declare Commercial Production, effective 1 March 2016."
About Aureus Mining Inc.
The Company's assets include the New Liberty Gold Mine in Liberia (the "New Liberty Gold Mine," "New Liberty" or the "mine") which has an estimated proven and probable mineral reserve of 8.5 Mt with 924,000 ounces of gold grading 3.4 g/t and an estimated measured and indicated mineral resource of 9,796 Kt with 1,143,000 ounces of gold grading 3.63 g/t and an estimated inferred mineral resource of 5,730 Kt with 593,000 ounces of gold grading 3.2 g/t. A Definitive Feasibility Study ("DFS") has been completed, the first gold pour has taken place and work continues on commissioning the plant for full scale commercial production. The mine is expected to have an 8 year life and annual production of 119,000 ounces for the first 6 years of production. The foregoing mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates and additional information in connection therewith are set out in the Company's technical report dated March 25, 2015 and entitled "New Liberty Gold Project, Bea Mountain Mining Licence Southern Block, Liberia, West Africa, Definitive Project Plan."
The New Liberty Gold Mine is located within the Southern Block of the 100% owned Bea Mountain mining licence. This licence covers 478 km² and has a 25 year, renewable, mineral development agreement. The Bea Mountain mining license also hosts additional gold projects of Ndablama, Gondoja, Weaju and Leopard Rock which are the focus of exploration programs during 2016. Ndablama has an indicated mineral resource of 386,000 ounces of gold grading 1.6 g/t and inferred mineral resource of 515,000 ounces of gold grading 1.7 g/t and Weaju has an inferred mineral resource of 178,000 ounces of gold grading 2.1 g/t. The Yambesei (759 km2), Archaen West (112.6 km2), Mabong (36.6 km2) and Mafa West (15.6 km2) licences will also be subject to preliminary reconnaissance geological work. The foregoing mineral resource estimates and additional information in connection therewith are set out in the Company's technical report dated December 1, 2014 and entitled "Ndablama and Weaju Gold Projects, Bea Mountain Mining Licence, Northern Block, Technical Report on Mineral Resources" ("Ndablama and Weaju Technical Report 2014").
The Company also has a gold exploration permit in Cameroon.
The Company's Qualified Person is David Reading, who holds a MSc in Economic Geology from University of Waterloo, Canada and is a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. David Reading is the President and CEO of Aureus Mining Inc. and has reviewed and approves this press release.
Certain information in this news release relating to Aureus is forward-looking and related to anticipated events and strategies. When used in this context, words such as "will", "anticipate", "believe", "plan", "intend", "target" and "expect" or similar words suggest future outcomes. Forward-looking information contained in this press release includes, but may not be limited to, statements or information relating to: the New Liberty Gold Project (including the quantity and quality of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates), the potential to upgrade inferred mineral resources, opportunities to optimize the New Liberty Gold Project, the ability of the Company to develop the New Liberty Gold Project into a mine and the proposed new plans relating thereto regarding operations and mine design, future gold production, and future cash flows, the expected mine life of the New Liberty Gold Project, progress in the fight against Ebola and the anticipated exploration and development activities of Aureus. By their nature, such statements are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from current expectations, including: risks normally incidental to exploration and development of mineral properties; the inability of the Company to obtain required financing when needed and/or on acceptable terms or at all; risks that the cost of implementing the new mine plan at the New Liberty Gold Project and the operating cash costs of the New liberty Gold Project exceed those estimated in the new mine plan; uncertainties in the interpretation of results from drilling and test work; the possibility that future exploration, development or mining results will not be consistent with expectations; regulatory and government decisions; the possibility that future drawdowns under the loan facilities may not be available; construction of the New Liberty Gold Project being delayed and/ or over budget; economic conditions; availability and cost of financing; estimates of capital and operating costs and start-up costs; plans regarding construction activities; risks related to the Ebola crisis; and future unforeseen liabilities and other factors including, but not limited to, those listed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated March 26, 2015, a copy of which is available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, and in the Aureus Mining Admission Document, a copy of which is available at www.aureus–mining.com. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information as actual results could differ materially from the plans, expectations, estimates or intentions expressed in the forward-looking information. Forward-looking information speaks only as of the date on which it is made and, except as may be required by applicable law, Aureus disclaims any obligation to update or modify such forward-looking information, either as a result of new information, future events or for any other reason.
With respect to forward looking information contained in this news release, assumptions have been made regarding, among other things: general business, economic and mining industry conditions; interest rates and foreign exchange rates; mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates; geological and metallurgical assumptions (including with respect to the size, grade and recoverability of mineral resources and mineral reserves) and cost estimates on which the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates are based; the parameters and assumptions employed in the New Liberty Technical Report, (including but not limited to, those relating to construction, future mining and operating costs, processing and recovery rates, net present values and internal rates of return, timing for the commencement of production, tax and royalty rates, future gold prices, metallurgical rates, pit design, operations and management, grades, the base case analysis and the proposed budget for further exploration plans and objectives); the supply and demand for commodities and precious and base metals and the level and volatility of the prices of gold; market competition; the ability of the Company to raise sufficient funds from capital markets and/or debt to meet its future obligations and planned activities; the business of the Company including the continued exploration of its properties; the political environments and legal and regulatory frameworks in Liberia and Cameroon with respect to, among other things, the ability of the Company to obtain, maintain, renew and/or extend required permits, licences, authorizations and/or approvals from the appropriate regulatory authorities and the ability of the Company to continue to obtain qualified staff and equipment in a timely and cost-efficient manner to meet its demand. Assumptions used in the preparation of such information, although considered reasonable by Aureus at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
Any mineral resource and mineral reserve figures referred to in this press release are estimates and no assurances can be given that the indicated levels of minerals will be produced. Such estimates are expressions of judgment based on knowledge, mining experience, analysis of drilling results and industry practices. Valid estimates made at a given time may significantly change when new information becomes available. While the Company believes that the mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates in respect of its properties are well established, by their nature mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates are imprecise and depend, to a certain extent, upon statistical inferences which may ultimately prove unreliable. If such mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates are inaccurate or are reduced in the future, this could have a material adverse impact on the Company. Due to the uncertainty that may be attached to inferred mineral resources, it cannot be assumed that all or any part of an inferred mineral resource will be upgraded to an indicated or measured mineral resource as a result of continued exploration. Mineral resources that are not mineral reserves do not have demonstrated economic viability.
SOURCE Aureus Mining Inc.
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Astrocaryum jauari es una especie de planta de la familia de las palmeras (Arecaceae). Su nombre común es corozo (Alto Orinoco), macanilla, albanico, jauary, sanari, sawarí, tucum (Brasil), chambira (Colombia),

Origen y hábitat
Originaria de la Cuenca del Amazonas y las Guayanas, crece en forma silvestre a lo largo de los ríos y zonas húmedas e inundables. En Venezuela ha sido reportada en el Alto Orinoco y en la zona de río Negro y en los estados Guárico y Apure, entre 75 y 120 . En Brasil en el  Estado de Amazonas formando grandes agrupaciones poblacionales  en las márgenes de los grandes ríos, lagunas, igarapés y áreas inundables.
Se parece a Astrocaryum gynacanthum por presentar tallos múltiples. Se diferencia, entre otras cosas, porque A. gynacanthum presenta raquillas de tamaño inferior a 12 cm de largo y los frutos están insertos en la parte basal de las mismas. En tanto que A. jauari  presenta raquillas mayores y los frutos están a lo largo de las raquillas.

Características
Palma multicaule, rara vez solitaria; tallos de 5 a 13 metro de alto por 9 a 30 cm de diámetro, con espinas de color negro-grisáceo, hasta 10 cm de largo. Hojas pinnadas, de 6 a 15, de 3 a 5 m de largo; peciolo, incluido la vaina, de 1,2 a 1,9 m de largo, lepitodos, de color marrón, con espinas aplanadas de 1 a 6 cm de largo, de color negro; raquis de 1,2 a 2,4 m de largo arqueados; pinnas orientadas en 2 o 3 planos diferentes, de 56 a 150, de 60 a 140 cm de largo por 1,5 a 4,5 cm de ancho, verde-lustrosas por el haz y grisáceas por el envés, irregularmente agrupadas e insertas en diferentes planos. Inflorescencias erectas, interfoliares, con 32  35 raquillas. Flores monóicas, las masculinas de color  castaño, con brácteas pequeñas; la parte basal de la inflorescencia con 3 a 8 flores femeninas. Frutos ovoides, anaranjado-verdosos, de 2 a 4 cm de largo por 1,5 a 3 cm de ancho.

Propagación y cultivo
En forma silvestre se propaga por semillas; presenta crecimiento lent; requiere de lugares cálidos y húmedos con sombra parcial, pero puede crecer también a pleno sol.

Usos
De la mayoría de especies de este género se extraen fibras  finas de las hojas de las cuales se utilizan en la fabricación de redes y chinchorros.
Localmente, del pericarpio y de las semillas se obtiene un aceite. El mesocarpio  carnoso es comestible.

Taxonomía
Astrocaryum jauari  fue descrita por Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius y publicado en Historia Naturalis Palmarum 2: 76, pl. 52, 65, f. 1. 1823.
Etimología
Astrocaryum: nombre genérico  que deriva del griego astron = "estrella", y karion = "nuez", en referencia al patrón en forma de estrella de las fibras alrededor de los poros del endocarpio.

jauari: epíteto que es el nombre vulgar latinizado con el cual es conocido en algunas regiones.
Sinonimia
 Astrocaryum guara Burret (1930).

Referencias

Bibliografía
  Jesús Hoyos y August Braun, "Palmas en Venezuela", Año 2001, Sociedad de Ciencias Naturales La Salle, ISBN 980-235-036-2
 Brako, L. & J. L. Zarucchi. (eds.) 1993. Catalogue of the Flowering Plants and Gymnosperms of Peru. Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 45: i–xl, 1–1286.
 Forzza, R. C. 2010. Lista de espécies Flora do Brasil https://web.archive.org/web/20150906080403/http://floradobrasil.jbrj.gov.br/2010/. Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Río de Janeiro.
 Funk, V. A., P. E. Berry, S. Alexander, T. H. Hollowell & C. L. Kelloff. 2007. Checklist of the Plants of the Guiana Shield (Venezuela: Amazonas, Bolivar, Delta Amacuro; Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana). Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 55: 1–584.  View in Biodiversity Heritage Library
 Henderson, A., G. A. Galeano & R. Bernal. 1995. Field Guide Palms Amer. 1–352. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey.
 Hokche, O., P. E. Berry & O. Huber. (eds.) 2008. Nuevo Cat. Fl. Vasc. Venezuela 1–860. Fundación Instituto Botánico de Venezuela, Caracas.
 Jørgensen, P. M. & S. León-Yánez. (eds.) 1999. Cat. Vasc. Pl. Ecuador, Monogr. Syst. Bot. Miss. Bot. Gard. 75: i–viii, 1–1181. Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis.
 Moraes R., M. 2004. Fl. Palmeras Bolivia 1–262. Plural Editores, La Paz.

Enlaces externos

 Imágenes en Google

jauari
Flora del norte de Sudamérica
Flora de América del Sur continental
Flora de Sudamérica occidental
Flora de Brasil

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Our thoughts are with England in this trying time.


His Eminence the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje has strongly condemned Israel's recent declaration of Jerusalem as the Capital city of the Jewish state calling it an act of aggression. While addressing journalists during a Press Conference held today at the UMSC Headquarters Old Kampala, the Mufti said; "We the Muslims of Uganda strongly condemn the recent Zionist Declaration of Jerusalem to be the capital city of Israel". He also expressed dissatisfaction with the U.S. President Donald Trump for endorsing this illegal Zionist act by transferring the U.S. Embassy from Tel-Aviv to Jerusalem. This aggression act has been widely condemned by the international community and the United Nations as illegal and dangerous. The Mufti was particularly concerned by the politicization and breach of a Holy city that is sacred to different religions including Christianity. "Realizing and respecting the position of both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council that had repeatedly declared such activities to be contrary to International law, we Muslims in accordance with Islamic teachings consider Aqsa Mosque (in Jerusalem) as one of the earliest and most noteworthy places of worshipping Allah" the Mufti stated. According to Islamic teachings, Prophet Muhammad PBUH was transcended to the heavens from Al Aqsa in the miraculous Night Journey (Mi'raj) The Prophet led prayers towards Al Aqsa in Jerusalem until the 17th month after his emigration, when Allah directed him to turn towards the Holy Kaaba in Macca during prayers. The Mufti called upon the international community and all peace loving people to resist this illegal move which he said may lead to human bloodshed and disrespect of values imbedded in tolerance and peaceful co-existence. He also called upon the entire Muslim, Arab world and other governments to unite and stand firm in denouncing and condemning this act of aggression perpetrated by Israel with support from the U.S. government.


The guy that does custom wood grips for your (and mine) P64's also did a set for my P83. It's not a regular option on the order page, you'll have to email him directly and ask about making a set for you.
I got mine made from wattle (Tried doing thuja, but the panels were too thin to work with it), and opted for "groove" checkering just like the original grips. And also a little extra on the right-hand panel.
Unfortunately, after taking it out for a test run, the top end of the right-hand panel split. I see immediately what happened. The hammer had been tapping against the tip there on every fire cycle. I had the same issue with the P64 grips he made for me before. Lucky he does replacements for no extra charge.
This will help him to make modifications to a new version to keep it from cracking.


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Wordle: The Game that Quickly Became an Internet Hit
Wordle, the web-based word game is seen on a mobile phone in this picture taken February 1, 2022. (REUTERS/Andrew Boyers/Illustration)
You might have heard of the word game Wordle. Maybe you have even tried the game yourself. The online puzzle has become so popular that some people cannot go a day without it. Many players share their game results on social media.
On November 1, only 90 people had ever played Wordle. Within two months, that number had grown to 300,000. Social media users – especially famous people – helped grow the popularity of the game.
Wordle is a very simple game. That may be why its popularity spread so quickly and widely. Compared to many other computer games, the design is also very simple. It contains just 30 empty squares appearing under the name "WORDLE."
Players get six chances to guess a five-letter word that has been chosen by the game for that day. The goal is to guess the word in the least number of tries.
To start, players enter a real word. Then, the letters turn different colors to provide the player clues about the word. A green letter means the letter is in the word and is in the right position. Yellow means the letter appears in the word but is in the wrong place. A gray letter means it does not appear in the word at all.
The game is web-based, not an app. So, users do not need to download it. It is also free to play. Users can play the game once per day.
Wordle was created by Josh Wardle, a New York software engineer. He said he first made it for his partner, who likes playing word games like crossword puzzles. But he decided in October to release it publicly. The game immediately took off.
It became so successful that the New York Times recently announced it had bought the game from Wardle. The newspaper did not say exactly how much it paid for the game. But it did say the price was in "the low seven figures." The Times is already known for its wildly popular crossword puzzle and other games.
The decision immediately drew criticism from some fans on social media. Many said they feared the newspaper would not keep the game free for users. The Times currently requires users to pay for a subscription to read news content on its website. It also offers unlimited online game play for $1.25 a week.
In a statement, the newspaper said, "at the time it moves to The New York Times, Wordle will be free to play for new and existing players, and no charges will be made to its gameplay."
In a message on Twitter, Wardle said he was pleased with the deal. He suggested he was working with the Times to make sure the game would remain free. He added that the game had "gotten bigger than I ever imagined." And he noted that users had shared stories about how the game had helped unite distant family members and supported those recovering from sickness.
As Wordle has grown, so has the number of experts offering advice for the best ways to play the game. One language expert, David Sidhu, recently gave his opinion on the best words to start a game with. And the website Bustle offered a series of tips from TikTok and Twitter users on how to better play the game.
Sidhu lists the most common letters from English words. The top letters he provides are a, r, o, i, and s.
When considering these, and what positions the letters most commonly appear in, Sidhu came up with a suggestion for the best starting word for Wordle. That word is "soare," which means a young hawk. It is a British English word that was used commonly in the 1700s, the Collins English Dictionary reports. Another possibility is the word "samey," another British English word that describes something that is not unusual or interesting.
Some Twitter and TikTok users suggested starting words of either "clout" or "weird." Clout means having power and influence over other people or events. Weird means very strange or unusual.
Other popular suggestions on social media include using words with the most common vowels (a, e, i, o, or u) or the most commonly used English consonants (r, t, n, and s).
I'm Bryan Lynn.
Bryan Lynn wrote this story for VOA Learning English, based on reports from The Associated Press, Reuters, Twitter and other online sources.
puzzle – n. a game or activity in which players have to put pieces together or answer questions using skill
figure – n. a symbol for a number
clue – n. a sign or piece of information that helps you solve a problem or answer a question
app – n. a computer program that carries out a specific job, especially on a mobile device
take off – phr v. to become successful
subscription – n. an agreement that you make with a company to get a publication or service regularly and that you usually pay for in advance
tip – n. a piece of useful advice
consonant – n. a speech sound (such as /p/, /d/, or /s/) that is made by partly or completely stopping the flow of air breathed out from the mouth
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