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The Theology of South Park
As much as they hate each other, the one thing that Osama bin Laden and George W. Bush have in common is a theological understanding of a world being divided between the forces of good and evil with each believing he is clearly on the side of good.
President Bush sees himself as most strongly influenced by Jesus Christ, a compassionate conservative who responds to what he sees as a completely unprovoked attack with a mixture of care packages and bombs. Bin Laden, who considers himself one of the true followers of Mohammed, believes that he is clearly on a mission to cleanse the infidels who have disrespected sacred monuments, supported oppressive governments, and kept his people in extreme poverty.
Neither they nor their followers can see any shades of gray. You're either for us or against us; for freedom or tyranny; with the infidels or the pious. And both lay a strong claim of having God's blessings.
This, of course, is not a new rhetorical strategy; throughout time, many countries have tried to legitimize their interests by calling forth God as a sponsor. Voltaire calls this practice into question throughout Candide as does Mark Twain in his short story, "The War Prayer."
The absurdity of believing too fully in a system that draws clear lines between good and evil was also evident to Eugene Ionesco when, during the second World War, he witnessed the consequences of a blind faith in fascism, a system that fully aligned itself with God's blessing and thus did not allow for uncertainty, shades of gray, or a sense of humor. His play, Rhinoceros, in which people turn into the title beast because of their adherence to fascist attitudes, was originally intended to be a satire of the period, yet after World War II, Ionesco argued that the play demonstrates the dangers of any political system that becomes infested with metaphysical certainty.
I believe that this is the tradition that Matt Stone and Trey Parker are following in their animated television series, South Park. Throughout the series, Stone and Parker not only challenge America's claim to moral superiority, but also question whether good and evil can exist in a pure form in any political or even metaphysical system. In light of the recent, aforementioned events, this point of view seems more timely now than ever.
The series is set in a small town in Colorado, focusing primarily on the lives of four children: Stan Marsh, Kyle Brotlovsky, Kenny McCormick, and, most prominently, Eric Cartman. These characters resonate with the ones found in perhaps the most famous piece from theater of the absurd, Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot.
Stan and Kyle, like Estragon and Vladimir, are the most normal and interchangeable. The only major differences between them are the color of their hats and their religions; Kyle is Jewish and thus has to be kept out of Christmas celebrations, but other than this time of year, this difference does not matter much to them. Cartman is clearly the series Pozzo, both are loud, rude, and have an ever present need to have their authority respected. Kenny is very much like Lucky, perceptive but somewhat incomprehensible and certainly the most abused. In every episode, Kenny dies a horrible death, only to be resurrected in the next one to die in a different, yet equally horrible manner. Like the characters in Waiting for Godot, the South Park kids seem to be waiting for someone to come and make sense out of their world.
The kids' confusion stems from their refusal to accept the contradictions in American society itself. For instance, the kids become very frustrated when their favorite television show is canceled due to its vulgar content of two men farting in each others' faces. They don't understand why their parents find the content of this show offensive and don't seem to mind the violence that permeates so many of the other shows. They also can't understand why their parents worry so much about potty humor on television when they make similar jokes among themselves when a flu epidemic runs through the city. The reason they can't understand their parents' reactions is simple; there's nothing to understand, except that their parents have a very warped sense of morality. However, the parents are not entirely to blame for their lack of insight either because the central religious figures that inspire their morality are just as confused as they are as to what is right and wrong.
Jesus is alive and well in South Park. He looks just as most Americans expect him to, like a Northern European hippie; he owns a nice suburban home and dispenses advice on his cable access show where viewers call in with their problems. Here is an example of a typical exchange:
Caller: Hello, this is Martin….
Jesus: Martin from Aspen Park; yes, I know.
Caller: How the Hell did you know that?
Jesus: Well, maybe because I'm the Son of God, Braniac; now do you have a question?
Caller: I have a cousin who cheated on the SAT's and…
Jesus: Tell little Gregory that cheating is lying and lying is wrong no matter what the circumstance.
Caller: Ok thanks for the advice, Jesus.
This is clearly not the Jesus of the Bible, but the Jesus of American convenience. Like many preachers, he utilizes modern technologies to give out stock answers to stock questions.
Jesus' stock answers can be seen as a satire on Americans' simplistic religious views, smoothing out the demands ("sell all you have and give it to the poor") and the complications, making the issues all fit into a rather unambiguous, easy morality. But there's still another dimension to this exchange. Jesus isn't shown as the ultimate expression of good, but as an ordinary guy who gets annoyed at his caller's stupidity. This image of Jesus as less than perfect comes up in several episodes: he's afraid to wrestle Satan on Pay Per View, he has trouble booking his father (God) to appear with him in Las Vegas, he admits that he slept with Eric Cartman's mother, and he even uses his own name in vain.
And Jesus is not the only religious super star to be shown as flawed. In just one episode, Parker and Stone manage to potentially offend all the world's religious followers.
The premise is that David Blaine, a popular magician, starts to take himself too seriously and begins his own cult. In order to save the South Park boys from his influence, Jesus attempts to show that his magic is still superior by challenging Blaine to a battle of miracles in front of a large audience. Jesus tries to win the crowd back with a not so impressive display of magic, changing water into wine by asking the audience to turn around and then switching pitchers. David Blaine counters by eating his own head, turning himself into a deck of cards, and flying off the stage, clearly winning this "magician's battle." Jesus decides he cannot face him alone and calls together the "Super Best Friends," consisting of the spiritual leaders Buddah, Mohammed, Lao Tsu, Krishna, Moses, and even Joseph Smith of the Mormons. Together, they are able to defeat David Blaine, but it is clear that individually none of them have all the answers, none of them are without flaws, and not one of them could have won the battle on their own.
Since none of the religious founders are absolutely perfect, it follows that there is no, single true religion with an exclusive claim to representing good. When Stan meets the group for the first time, he is shocked:
Stan: So you mean to tell me that even though people fight and argue over different religions, you guys are all actually friends?
Mohammad: More than friends, young boy, we are super best friends with the desire to fight for justice.
Although this exchange could be dismissed as simply a goofy attempt to insert religious figures into an incongruous format (most notably the seventies cartoon, The Justice League of America), it does raise a serious point. Instead of bickering over which leader had the most impressive miracles or has the greatest following today, we might try to learn from each of them in order to come to a greater understanding of what they all stand for: compassion, greater equality and human dignity.
To further challenge the notion of their being only one true religion, South Park provides a vision of how absurd heaven would be if only one group got in. When one of the parents dies and is sent to hell, he immediately protests that he was a good, practicing Protestant all of his life. At which point, a demon interrupts him to let him know that he failed to back the true religion, the Mormons. The glimpse we get of a heaven filled only with Mormons is not a pretty picture. No diversity, no discussions, nothing to do except to participate in plays about why drinking coffee is bad for you. Heaven is shown as such a boring, white bread place that hell is clearly preferable, an inevitable result of a singular vision of good and evil dominating the cosmos.
Despite this weird vision of heaven, God, at least, is not Mormon. In fact, it is rather difficult to describe what God is. The first time God appears is to help Jesus celebrate New Year's Eve, 2000. When he makes his surprise appearance, the response of everyone in the audience is "that's God?" About the only way he meets the common expectations is through his deep, resonant voice, but physically God is shown as a strange, diminutive creature with a kind of lizard head, a pointed tail and a tongue that occasionally catches flies. Not terrifying, certainly not awe inspiring, but somewhat cute, this is a hands off God who leaves us alone to make our own mistakes and solve our own problems. Again, this rather goofy picture raises a serious message, for if God is not something humans can fully understand, then no single group should lay claim to having God's complete confidence or blessing for their actions.
If good is not as pure as we expect it to be, evil is certainly not as bad. Satan is also a recurring character and although he's drawn as a classic devil-red, muscular, with horns--he's only scary in appearance. In fact, the emotion he inspires is more one of pity than of fear, for he's shown as a tragic gay man, who can't seem to find an ideal relationship. With his first lover, Saddam Hussein, he plays the role of an emotionally abused woman, tired of being used for just sex:
Satan: What's it like up on Earth, Saddam? Tell me about it again.
Saddam: (rubbing Satan's arm seductively) Let's not talk; let's get busy.
Satan: Do you remember when you first got here? We used to talk all night long. We would just lie in bed and talk.
Saddam: Well yeah, cause I was still waiting to get you in bed dummy.
Although Satan manages to recover enough personal pride to dump Saddam, he finds himself bored when he gets involved with Chris, a nineties man who is too open minded and understanding. Satan becomes so confused about his love life that he turns to God for advice. After listening to his problems, God expresses amazement and disgust that his once powerful adversary has become such a wimp, not because of his sexual preference but because he's unable to be happy on his own.
In short, with God being a kind of aloof lizard type thing, Jesus doing talk shows, and Satan completely occupied by his own relationships, there is no absolute good or evil pushing and pulling the folks of South Park. No wonder American society is full of contradictions; that's the nature of everything. As the show continually demonstrates, acknowledging that we are not yet perfect is the first step in becoming something better. Such a message not only seems refreshing in light of the rhetoric that has followed the events of September 11th, but also in comparison to so much that is popular at this time; Star Wars, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The Lord of the Rings all present visions of clearly defined good and evil. Though it is fun to momentarily escape into these dualistic universes, it is important not to equate them with our own. When we do, South Park can bring us back to Earth with that dose of reality the absurd has always provided.
From Randy Fallows
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Rinse your barramundi and dry well.
Make 3 even slashes on both sides and sprinkle with mountain bush pepper.
Lay a sheet of baking paper on a tray and place the barramundi in the centre.
Pour soya sauce over the fish and place the thin slices of desert lime, ginger, garlic, red chilli and spring onions over the flesh.
Once the barramundi is dressed up, grab the corners of the baking paper and bring to the centre.
Fold over to create a parcel, ensuring you leave a little hole to allow for the steaming process.
Cook for 25 to 35 minutes. If your fish is larger, cook for 35 to 45 minutes or until the fish flesh turns white.
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Phnom Penh Post - Ex-fugitive admits to mall shooting
Ex-fugitive admits to mall shooting
Niem Chheng | Publication date 16 August 2017 | 09:19 ICT
Former fugitive Um Soursdey was tried at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court yesterday for allegedly shooting a man to death in a botched robbery. Pha Lina
Wed, 16 August 2017
A fugitive who was on the run for 18 months was put on trial yesterday for an aggravated robbery near a mall in Phnom Penh where he allegedly shot a man dead in January.
Um Soursdey, 33, and his accomplice, Chan Daravith, 27, yesterday confessed to the crime of theft, with Soursdey admitting to firing four shots at the victim, Chan Socha, 24, fatally wounding him.
The court heard that the victim's fiancée had stepped out of their car and approached a house when Daravith and another accomplice, who remains at large, tried to steal her phone and purse. The victim drove his car at the thieves and was shot.
"I shot him because he drove his car to hit me on the foot, then he drove his car into Daravith. I shot him four times from the left of the car," Soursdey said.
Soursdey was first put behind bars in 2015, when he was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing a car, using fake number plates and carrying a firearm. Early into his prison term, however, he was sent to hospital for treatment.
He fled from his hospital bed and remained on the loose until the fatal shooting near Sovanna Shopping Centre on January 21.
The victim's father, Chan Dara, 47, made an emotional plea at the court, saying he did not seek compensation but wanted to see the pair spend the rest of their lives in jail.
Prosecutor Kham Sophary urged Judge Svay Tonh to increase the charge of aggravated theft, which carries a maximum 30-year prison sentence, to premeditated murder and life imprisonment. A verdict is due on Friday.
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Golden Sorya Mall to get fresh start
Phnom Penh's retail scene diversifies with community shopping centres
Borey Peng Huoth targets 2019 completion for mall
Aeon 2.0 set for capital's north side
Japanese retail giant Aeon officially unveiled plans on Friday for its second mall in Phnom Penh. To be completed by the middle of 2018, Aeon's
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Guards arrested after mall ATM heist
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Evaces 2023
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EVACES 2023 will take place at Politecnico di Milano – Leonardo Campus, which is the oldest of Politecnico di Milano's campuses. Inaugurated in 1927 in Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, Leonardo Campus progressively encompassed larger areas and shaped a new vibrant and genuine university district named "Città Studi" (City of Studies). Go to the online maps to find out more.
From Linate Airport to Milan city center
Air Bus to Centrale Railway Station: every 25 minutes from 6:30 am to 11:30 pm. www.atm-mi.it
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Malpensa Express Train to Cadorna Railway Station: every 30 minutes from Terminal 1. You can buy the ticket online at www.malpensaexpress.it
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Terravision Bus to Centrale Railway Station: every 30 minutes from 4:05 am to 1:00 am. www.terravision.eu
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From Stazione Centrale (Centrale Railway Station) or Stazione Cadorna (Cadorna Railway Station) you can take the underground (green line) to the Piola metro station and then take a few minutes walk to reach Politecnico di Milano – Leonardo Campus.
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So who gets a vote in these elections? All Foundation individual members who are also committers for one of the official project teams repositories during the release time frame (for this round, it was Ocata-Pike). More on the process here, including how to get involved for next time.
"Thank you to all who voted and who encouraged others to vote. We need to ensure your voice is heard," says Foundation staffer Kendall Nelson, one of three election officials.


Page 11:Which Offers The Most Value?
We all love extras, though not all of us can agree on which ones are the best. Some people still love a New York-style cheese pizza, for example, though they'll want an extra slice if they're hungry.
In the PC world, anyone who can afford a few extras first needs to buy a motherboard that supports them. Run out of expansion slots, but need Wi-Fi? You'll have to sacrifice a USB port for that, unless you can find a motherboard with an on-board controller. Want more than two graphics cards in SLI? That might call for a step up to Intel's high-end X99 platform, unless you're comfortable paying extra for a PCI Express-based bridge chip able to take Haswell's 16 lanes and turn them into 32.
Which Offers The Most Value?
Seems like somewhat of a shame to test boards with a PCIE switch using only a single GPU. How many enthusiasts who spend in the neighborhood of $300 on a motherboard would settle for a single-GPU setup?
This needs a follow-up with x16x16 PEX vs x8x8 native vs x16x16 LGA2011 and, hopefully, x8x8x8x8 PEX vs x16x8x8x8 native on LGA2011.
On-board wifi is simply a waste of space and power (and probably available pcie bandwidth) - even for mITX mobos. Wireless specifications change too frequently to get locked in to whatever is on your mobo. USB dongles are easier to upgrade/replace and allow more flexibility with respect to antenna placement.
If you really can afford 3 GPUs, you should really be starting with X99. For Z97, full-size ATX boards are kind of a waste due to the limit on available PCIe lanes, unless you want just 1 GPU and a bunch of other 1-2-lane expansion boards. I would have preferred seeing what you can get in a uATX (or possibly mITX) solution for the same budget in a package that's arguably a better fit to cater to the SLI/CF crowd and easier to fit in a case.
Love to see things at their full potential, but can we include a i5-4690k for comparison? Many people don't need what the i7 offers and would love to see how the i5 overclocks and performs on these motherboards.
How do they measure up to the Asus Z97 Deluxe?
Really when it comes down to that class of boards and money is no issue, the question is; is your color theme, red, yellow or blue?
So this indicates that for what it costs to try to dress a 4790k up, you will spend at least as much as a higher performing 5820k.
While the motherboard and CPU may cost about the same, you also need to throw in an extra $100 for DDR4.
Good article and read there Thomas! In person the MSI board does feel solid but you've gotta admit and wonder, do I need a full sized mobo merely for the add on widi card and sacrifice multi GPU loadout? Answer is no.
5820k is clocked slower than 4790k and doesn't usually O/C to the same max frequency. So this is primarily a gamer's option. And it uses cheaper RAM.
I too would be interested in the Difference between these and the ASUS z97.
I thought so too. Asus chose not to participate this time because it didn't believe its cheapest 3-way/4-way SLI board would stay within the price range, and it didn't want to put a board lacking this feature against samples such as Gigabyte's and ASRock's.
I'd say the difference is negligible at best. It all goes back to the feature people want for their money. Depend on what you need, none is better than the other as far as I can see.
That said, I for one, would choose whichever the cheapest and also has the longest replacement warranty, ignoring their feature altogether. Though they seem to be standardized nowadays, by 1 year 1:1 replace for faulty product and 2 years free service AFAIK. Regardless which you choose.
"Since the hose side of the bridge only operates in x16 or x8 mode, total bandwidth drops to x8. Those eight lanes are still repeated to four slots, but "x16" mode for two or fewer cards only exists on the device side of the bridge whenever Ultra M.2 is utilized in PCIe mode."
What does this mean? On the Asrock mobo if I run a x4 m.2 ssd in the ultra slot how many lanes will my 2 GPUs run 'at'? 16/16, 16/8, 8/8, or other? And if I only run one gpu will it run at 16 or 8?
It is too bad that the LAN uses so many CPU cycles, I would prefer they use a Intel, that would make the Gigabyte nearly a perfect motherboard, even if the price were a little higher. I know manufacturers try to give customers the most bang for the buck, however, I think getting those wasted CPU cycles back is worth paying for.
Awesome, you get your $700+ video card, plug it in and install a single PCIe x1 device and your video card slot drops to PCIe x8... I believe this is the first time that a socket 1150 or 1155 motherboard has 48 PCIe lanes available [thanks to the ExpressLane PLX PEX8747 chip].
You can actually spend $1400 on two Nvidia GTX 980s and have full PCIe x16 bandwidth on both. I am a single video card user because I cannot afford to pay more than the price of a good computer build for the price of two GTX 980s, however, the PLX PEX8747 chip permits me to plug in some other PCIe x1 device.
"Since the hose side of the bridge only operates in x16 or x8 mode, total bandwidth drops to x8. Those eight lanes are still repeated to four slots, but "x16" mode for two or fewer cards only exists on the device side of the bridge whenever Ultra M.2 is utilized in PCIe mode." What does this mean? On the Asrock mobo if I run a x4 m.2 ssd in the ultra slot how many lanes will my 2 GPUs run 'at'? 16/16, 16/8, 8/8, or other? And if I only run one gpu will it run at 16 or 8?
Anyway, if you install an x4 SSD the slots will get x8 bandwidth, x8/x8 bandwidth, and x8/x8/x8 bandwidth because the bridge is a repeater. That's the short story.
The long story is that two of your cards will be detected as having x16 connections because that's how they'd connect to the bridge.Its as if you lived on a 2-lane street that opened up to two more turning lanes where it crossed a main road, then the google van drove by and took a snapshot of those four lanes and registered it as a 4-lane road.
then the Google van drove by and took a snapshot of those four lanes and registered it as a 4-lane road.
so if i have like 2xGTX 970 and a M.2 SSD,in the Asrock board my VGA bandwidth will be reduced to 8x8 plus a 4x lane for the M.2 SSD but in the Gigabyte Board that doesn't happen it will be 16x16 because Gigabyte has a regular M.2 slot right?and what if i added i added a sound card (Creative sound Blaster ZXR)aside form the M.2 in the Gigabyte?will that also decrease my VGA lanes to 8x8?
The Gigabyte board has no M.2 slot, and you can use the middle PCIe 2.0 x1 slot for a PCIe sound card without worrying about the PCIe 3.0 lanes.


Egypt is definitely in the holy land, and many tour operators offer any number of religious tours in and around the country. There are holy family tours which attempt to trace the footsteps of Jesus and his family as they traversed Egypt. There are general religious tours that cover an assortment of ancient religious sites, and even classical pharaonic tours will most often include stops at a number religious monuments. Actually, it is also not uncommon for a religious tour to also touch the most important of the pharaonic monuments, such as the Great Pyramids. Another variation is the Exodus tour, which is offered by many tour companies. Most such tours will not be completely limited to sites specific to the Exodus. One will most likely visit various religious sites that are not directly connected to the Exodus, simply because they are in the general vaccinate of other monuments which are associated with the Exodus. Extensive Exodus tours may also very likely include trips to other nearby countries, including Israel and Jordan.
Exodus tours may take many forms, but as with most visits to Egypt, they usually begin in Cairo, simply because this is where most tourists enter the country. Typically, the tour might begin in Old Cairo where one will see the famous churches and synagogues including.
These include the Hanging Church (El Muallaqa, Sitt Mariam, St Mary) which derives its name from its location on top of the southern tower gate of the old Babylon fortress with its nave suspended above the passage. The church was first built, in Basilican style, near the end of the 4th century. However, at that time it is unlikely that the church would have been constructed in this location. In fact, we know that it was destroyed in the ninth century and later rebuilt, after which in 1039, it is known that the Coptic patriarchate was moved from Alexandria and seated in this church. The church consists of a courtyard surrounded by two wings with pointed arches and a long aisle lined with marble columns. In the eastern wing, there are three altars (haykals) with beautiful ebony and ivory inlaid wooden screens. The center alter is dedicated to Christ, while the left sanctuary is dedicated to St. George and the right to St John the Baptist. On the right wall of the church as you enter are many ancient icons, including a 10th century icon of the Virgin and Child, Egyptian faces and Byzantine crowns.
The Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius) is another 4th Century church dedicated to two early martyrs and supposedly built on the spot where the Holy Family, Joseph, Mary and the infant Christ, rested at the end of their journey into Egypt. They may have lived here while Joseph worked at the fortress. However, the church is dedicated to Sergius and Bacchus, who were soldier-saints that were martyred during the 4th century in Syria by Maximilan. The original building was probably done during the 5th century. It was burned during the fire of Fustat during the reign of Marwan II around 750. It was then restored during the 8th century, and has been rebuilt and restored constantly since medieval times. However, it is still considered to be a model of the early Coptic churches. Again, the most precious and ancient of the icons are on the southern wall. A vast central hall is divided into three naves by two rows of pilasters. In much the same style as the Hanging Church, Abu Serga has 12 unique columns decorated with paintings of the Apostles. This church resembles religious structures in Constantinople and Rome.
The main attraction of this church, situated directly under the choir, is the crypt. This crypt contains the remains of the original church where tradition says the Holy Family lived. Originally this crypt was the sanctuary, but became the crypt after the larger church was built.
Again, it is not unusual for a tour such as this to stop off at the Khan el-khalili market and a few other monuments while in Cairo. However, from Cairo a typical Exodus tour may head northeast toward the Suez Canal for Tanis. Though no longer, Tanis was an important City in the pharaonic period. It is located just outside the town of San al-Hagar which is about 44 miles northeast of Zagazig. Many believe that this was the Biblical city from which the Exodus began, but many will also remember it as the location where Indiana Jones discovered the 'Lost Ark' in the movie.
Tanis was called Djane by the Egyptians and Zoan by the Hebrews. We believe it was founded around the time of the 20th Dynasty and became the capital of the Fourteenth Nome of Lower Egypt. During the 21st and 22nd Dynasties, it became the capital of Egypt. However, due to flooding problems, it declined during the Roman occupations, and by the 14th century, the region was deserted. The current nearby town of San al-Hagar was founded in 1821 as a result of land reclamation.
The site has been under excavation since 1722, first by a French priest, Father Claude Sicard, who discovered the site, and then Flinders Petrie, Pierre Montet, who discovered the royal necropolis of the kings of the third Intermediate period, then Jean Yoyotte, Philippe Brissaud, and the work continues on today.
Leading to the main temple, the Gate of Shoshenq III, which has no foundation, is approached from an avenue bordered by carved stone blocks and fragments of colossi of Ramses II. The gate itself is made from carved blocks removed from other sites. The pink granite triad is of Re, Ramses and Ptah-Tatenen, and beyond that are the remains of the columns of Ramses II.
There are double mudbrick walls around the temple. The inner wall was built by Psusennes I, while the outer was built during the 30th Dynasty. Inside the remains of the walls, little is left of the temple complex of Amun. The necropolis is inside the walls built by Psusennes, and contain 21st and 22nd Dynasty tombs. These include, from south to north, three unknown tombs built of material removed from other sites, the Tomb of Osorkon II, Psusennes I, and Shoshenq III. Osorkon II's tomb contains a large granite sarcophagus of of Osorkon II, and the sepulcher of Prince Hornakht, his son.
One chamber within the tomb is also that of Takelot II. The antechamber to the Tomb of Psusennes I is reached by a vertical shaft, and is decorated with images of protective gods, including one where Psusennes I is shown worshipping Osiris. Artifacts from several kings are found within the tomb.
In the antechamber is a sepulcher of Heqakheperre Shoshenq, apparently a king we know little or nothing about. Rooms leading off the antechamber contain the kings Psusennes and Amenemope, but the room where Amenemope was buried was intended for Queen Mutnedjemet. Other chambers contain the sepulcher of Ankhefenmut and General Wundebawdjed.
The Tomb of Shoshenq III is built from 21st Dynasty carved limestone blocks, mostly removed from other locations. In fact, the King's own sarcophagi was taken from another site. The Tomb is reached though a shaft, and in the burial chamber are scenes from the Book of the Dead and the Book of Night.
Excavations continue in this area, and more discoveries are being made. While little yet is known, there is also a Third Intermediate period necropolis in the area, perhaps several more temples, including one that appears to have been as large as the the the Great Temple of Amun.
However, from here many tours will cross the Suez canal and proceed to visit Moses Springs, the first stop in the Sinai for the Israelites, and will continue on to Feiran. Few places are as steeped in Biblical mystery as the great Wadi Feiran-the Sinai's largest wadi and one of it's most archeologically important stretches of terrain. It was here, according to locals, scholars, and legend, that Moses struck a rock with his staff, bringing forth a spring so his people could drink.
Feiran is also the site of Rafadim, the fabled oasis where the Hebrews camped and battled the Amelecites. For the pilgrims and believers who have been coming to this wadi for centuries, a journey through Feiran is to pass through an entire chapter of the Old Testament itself, Exodus 17.
Given such prominence in the Old Testament, it is no surprise that Feiran is littered with the ruins of dozens of ancient churches; some dating back to the 4th century AD, when Feiran began to develop into a major religious center for monks and pilgrims, many on their way to Mt. Sinai and St. Catherine Monastery further east.
The Wadi's chief religious sites are the rock from which Moses drew water, which convention places at the western entrance to the oasis, and Mount Tahoun, which Moses supposedly used as an observation point to view the battle with the Amelecites. Atop the mountain is an ancient cross, and the ruins of a small church dating back to the 4th century.
The natural spectacles here are as captivating as the Wadi's biblical lore. Chief among these is the Oasis of Feiran, the largest oasis in all of Sinai. The heart of the oasis is a spectacular and luxuriant sprawl of palms that stretches over four kilometers in length and is the reason Feiran is called the "Pearl of Sinai." Along the edges of the oasis and the wadi are the dramatic, often sheer cliffs of the wadi wall that contribute to the valley's secretive and paradisiacal atmosphere.
From Feiran, an Exodus tour might proceed on to the area of Mount Sinai. After spending a short night in a local hotel, those with enough energy may climb Mount Sinai early the next morning. This usually happens very early in the morning in order to witness the sunrise from atop the mountain which is a very grand experience.
Later the same day, a visit to St. Catherine's Monastery is in order. This is one of the oldest and most active monasteries in all of Egypt. Constructed by order of the Emperor Justinian between 527 and 565, it lies at the foot of Mount Sanai and is built around what is thought to be Moses' Burning Bush, which has a chapel built atop it. It is a spectacular natural setting for priceless works of art, including Arab mosaics, Greek and Russian icons, Western oil paintings, paintings on wax, fine sacerdotal ornaments, marbles, enamels, chalices, reliquaries, including one donated by Czar Alexander II in the 19th century, and another by Empress Catherine of Russia in the 17th century.
This monastery also has one of the largest collections of illuminated manuscripts in the world. The collection consists of some 3,500 volumes in Greek, Coptic, Arabic, Armenian, Hebrew, Slavic, Syriac, Georgian and other languages. Around the year 1850, the fourth century Codex Sinaiticus, which is now in the British Museum in London, was discovered here. The Monastery even has a small 10th or 11th century mosque which was probably built to appease the Islamic authorities of the time.
There is also a small chapel (the Chapel of St. Triphone, also known as the Skull House) which houses the skulls of deceased monks. St. Catherine's has a rich history indeed. So rich that it is a sparkling example of an undiscovered Jewel of travel. It has been called the oldest working Christian monastery, though St. Anthony's predates it, and the smallest diocese in the world.
The Monastery was originally ordered built by Empress Helen, the mother of Constantine the Great, but was actually built by Emperor Justinian to house the bones of St. Catherine of Alexandria. St. Catherine, whose body was reportedly carried away by angels, was discovered five hundred years later at the top of the nearby peak that now bears her name. Her relics are stored in a marble reliquary in the Basilica.
St. Catherine's is also a formidable fortification, with granite walls 40 to 200 feet tall, surrounded by gardens and cypresses. Prior to probably the twentieth century, the only entrance to St. Catherine's was a small door 30 feet above ground, where provisions and people where lifted with a system of pulleys, and where food was often lowered to nomads. It has withstood numerous attacks over its 14 hundred year existence thus protecting a rich store of art. Today, while it is one of the oldest monasteries in the world, its original, preserved state is unmatched. Though established and patronized most of its history by the Russian Orthodox Church, it is now under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Church. Most of its monks are also of Greek origin.
The next stop for many tours will be Jabal Baraka (the Mount of Blessings). This is thought to be one of the sites where Moses blessed his people. From here, there is an outstanding view of the whole of the Southern Sinai, and with the aid of a map, one can examine several alternate routes they took.
After Jabal Baraka, the Oasis of Ein Um Achmad will often be visited. This is possibly the site where God sent manna for the Israelites and is considered by religious scholars to be one of the places where they remained for an extended period.
Next up is a climb to the top of Jabal Baraka North, almost 4000 feet high, and another possible site for Moses receiving of the Ten Commandments. Once at the summit of the mountain, one has a panoramic view including the Gulf of Aquaba on one side and the traditional Mount Sinai on the other side. This is a good place to discuss the location of the real Mount Sinai, according to the Bible and archaeological data.
Descending from the mountain top, a tour might then arrive at the Oasis of Bir Biryea (the Small Well). This may be the site of the Waters of Marah (the Bitter Waters, Exodus 15:22), where God and Moses punished the Children of Israel by providing bitter water. Certainly, today, the water from the well is very bitter so travelers should bring their own!
At this point, many tours will actually leave Egypt, crossing by ferry over to Jordan. The first stop on the trail of the Exodus in Jordan will bring one to the Kings highway which winds through the Zered Valley (torrent of Zered). This is where it is thought that the Israelites concluded their desert wanderings and camped on their journey north (Numbers 21:12, Deuteronomy 2:13-14). From here the tour will head on to Petra, the Rose City where just outside the town we find Moses Spring where he struck the rock and water flowed (Numbers 20:10-12). Mount Hor, on the edge of the Biblical land of Edom is Jabal Harun (Mount Aaron) at Petra.
Continuing along the Kings Highway one sees many places that have their roots in various Biblical stories from both the Old Testament and New Testament. Many places in south and central Jordan are associated with Moses Exodus from Egypt.
Though many remain unidentified, Kadesh-barnea and the Wilderness of Zin were somewhere along present day south Jordans borders. We do know the Kings highway, the worlds oldest continuously used communication route, was first mentioned in Genesis 14 and Numbers 20. Moses request to the King of Edom to travel along the Kings highway and not turn to the right or to the left until we have passed through your territory was turned down. But a drive along this road will eventually bring us to Mt. Nebo.
From Mt. Nebos wind swept promontory overlooking the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley and the hills of Jerusalem, Moses viewed the Promised Land that he would never enter. A small church was built in the 4th century AD to commemorate this sacred spot and it has expanded into the current church which features a stunning collection of Byzantine mosaics.
Immediately north-east of Mt. Nebo, at what is now known as the Springs of Moses, is ancient Beth Peor. Moses and his people camped in the valley near Beth-Peor and soon after he died.
And so we come to the end of the Exodus trail, and a wonderful pilgrimage for anyone interested in biblical travel. Tours such as this will usually take 10 or so days, and in some locations, accommodations may be somewhat rudimentary. While much of the travel is not extremely rugged, fit tourists will probably enjoy the trip most.


We're exposed to many toxins over the course of our lives, and luckily our bodies are well equipped to "detox" naturally and constantly through our internal organs (big thanks to you, liver and kidneys!).
That said, if you've been making less-than-healthy dietary or lifestyle choices, you might start to feel the drain on your vitality and health. A summer "detox" is a great way to gain back strength and energy. Detoxing doesn't mean that you have to eat like a bunny or live off of lemon juice with cayenne pepper for a month (yuck). We're talking about detoxing your entire life, in a healthy way.
We collect environmental and dietary toxins, but we also collect "toxic" thoughts, emotions, clutter, and relationships along the way. In order to grow and shine, it can be vital to take the time to assess what in our life is good for us, and what no longer serves us well. Read on for our advice on how to do a healthy detox (no extreme juice cleanse needed!).
Your skin is the largest organ of your body and plays an important role in detox and sweating through your skin's pores doesn't just help your body stay cool and keeps your skin glowing, it also excretes toxins. Of course, exercise is one of the best ways to sweat, plus it improves your overall health and boosts those "feel good" endorphins (as you might remember from either high school biology or Legally Blonde). Hot tubs or saunas, which have been used for thousands of years, will also get your blood circulating and skin perspiring. Be extra careful if you have any health conditions and make sure to hydrate with extra fluid whenever you exercise or use the sauna.
Think of your liver as a funnel. If you add too many things at once, it gets backed-up and has a hard time processing the excess at its normal rate. As a result, the toxins end up overflowing into your body, leading to inflammation, potential injury to your body, and even disease. In order to keep things flowing properly, give your liver a break by steering clear of packaged and processed foods with ingredients that you can't pronounce, and choosing to remove sugar, caffeine, alcohol, or all of the above this week. Addicted to the sweet life? Learn about how to break up with sugar.
Liver detox has two phases. In phase one, toxic chemicals we consumer (food additives, alcohol, drugs) are converted into a less harmful chemical. During the second phase, the liver makes it so the chemical can be excreted by the body. What many people don't know is that you need nutrients to support both of these pathways. Antioxidants are great for the first phase, while cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts, help support the second phase. Aim to add a cruciferous veg to at least one meal a day, most days of the week.
Finding quiet and stillness in your day can help you clear your mind, process emotions, and handle stress more effectively. We all have recurring thoughts, but when we hold onto them, resist them, or stuff them down, they can become worse. By addressing them and then letting them go, you'll leave space to grow. Find an activity to foster this practice that you enjoy, and commit to devoting at least five minutes per day to it this week. We recommend deep breathing, meditation, simple quiet time with a cup of tea, yoga, daily journaling, or talking with a friend or loved one.
Staying active not only keeps you healthy and strong, it also helps your body detoxify. Exercise gets the blood circulating, which helps your organs eliminate what doesn't belong. The more you move, the more your liver and lymph nodes cleanse and purify. Breathing, stretching, circulating, and sweating makes it easier for your body to flush toxins. Find a routine that works for you, ideally, one that includes a variety of movement – for example, stretching twice per week plus an 8fit workout 3 times per week.
If you're feeling drained, it might be time to examine who in your life uplifts you and who drains you. Think of one or two people in your life who help inspire you to be better and call or text them to make plans to meet up. On the flipside, do what you can to avoid or limit the amount of time you allocate to the those who you don't feel supported by (perhaps you don't feel heard or appreciated, or you feel your energy drained after an interaction with that person). It's also important for your health to not overextend yourself. If you're feeling exhausted and have nothing to give, take a day to yourself. It's better for everyone involved, trust us! If you're honest and simply communicate your needs rather than coming up with some flimsy excuse, your friends will understand.
Ever have one of those mornings when you spend 10 minutes digging through a pile of clothes to find your favorite shirt? Having too much stuff can make you feel less relaxed and less productive. As part of this detox, consider making some boundaries for your clutter: for example, every time you buy something new, you get rid of two or three older items things. You can start with small steps, like one hour of cleaning this weekend – you can even recruit a friend to help stay motivated. Grab a box of old papers or a dresser drawer, listen to good music, and declutter together (fashion show of outdated wardrobe items is optional, but encouraged).
You can decrease stress and increase your productivity by detoxing at work, and you'll likely feel less stressed at home from the ripple effect. Try to write a list of the to-dos for the day, then highlight those that are top priority and leave the rest for tomorrow. If you're still feeling unmotivated, start by accomplishing the smaller and easier tasks. Is your inbox reaching critical levels? Schedule a couple hours on your calendar and reduce your emails by half. This last tip is a big one: if you're taking vacation, really take a vacation. No emails and no calls if you can avoid it – and most of us can really unplug without the company burning down. It will reduce your stress, help you be more productive when you return, and let you actually enjoy your vacation!
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Ghoulia lives in Crumbling Manor with her Auntie Departed and spends most of her time playing with Tragedy, her beloved albino greyhound.
But things aren't as easy as they seem for this little zombie girl-all she wants is a real friend.
She tries to venture past the manor's walls, but she can't hide her pale green skin or the deep purple circles under her eyes.
The other children will be afraid of her, and no one will want to be her friend.
But when Halloween rolls around, Ghoulia hatches a brilliant plan.
All the other, ordinary children will be dressed up like monsters, so Ghoulia can go out into the town and be entirely herself.
In the end, all the kids realize that Ghoulia is (almost) just like them and learn that friendship can come in many forms.


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Unfortunately many people are unaware that September was Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month. I couldn't have been more thankful when I saw an old friend had posted that month about her moms story to assist with creating further awareness.
Mel is a longtime friend of mine, although over the years we lost touch and lived our own lives. Sadly during this time her and her family went through the unfortunate event of her mother, Everett, otherwise known as Tita, experiencing a ruptured aneurysm. I understand how difficult it may have been for her to share to moms story, although I am also very thankful.
Mel's is a very strong woman, although I can honestly believe she got it from her mom. Tita was an emergency nurse and luckily was able to understand and act quickly when she started to feel the symptoms of an aneurysm.
Her mom was at a fundraiser in the city on the night that her aneurysm ruptured and was supposed to be leaving for a solo road trip to trek Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota the next morning. That night she experienced an excruciating headache, something completely out of the ordinary. Her friends rushed her to the hospital, and luckily they did, as her unknown aneurysm had ruptured, caused by a previous AVM.
Luckily do to their quick actions, the doctors were able to clip the bleed. Sadly Tita was unable to return to work and was unable to drive, although she continued to live her life of wanderlust and experience the world.
Over the next seven years after Tita's rupture, she experienced the world how she wanted to and was unconditionally loved by her family. Mel and her sister did check in on her mom continuously to ensure she was okay. Tita seemed to always ensure everything was okay so they would't worry, although that is then they started to notice that while she mom was eating, she would eat only half of her meal right down the middle without realizing it. Luckily that seemed to be the only major side-effect she experienced.
It was Christmas Eve 2016 when Mel, Tita and their close family came together and celebrated the holidays. They had an incredible party, so much love and laughter. It was certainly one to remember. Christmas morning came around and they were headed to church, although Tita did not arrive. Family members had been calling her, although she did not answer. It was only then when they arrived at her home to find that she had passed away.
Tita was able to celebrate her last day of her life, seven years after her rupture, with the most important, loving and supportive people in her life.
Once again, I am sincerely grateful Mel shared her mom's story with myself to educate others of this condition, but to also make it known that no matter how awful the circumstances are, you must live your life and experience all.
Thank you Mel💕
For more information: https://www.atimminsphoto.com/awareness
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HOBOKEN MAN DIES AFTER ASSAULT IN JERSEY CITY; ONE ARRESTED
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By hudsontv Featured Stories Hoboken Hudson County Jersey City Police and Crime October 23, 2018
Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez has released the following information:
On October 20, 2018, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Jersey City Police Officers were dispatched to the area of 1st Street and Marin Boulevard in Jersey City on a report of a street fight.
Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive male lying with apparent facial wounds on the ground at that location. The man, who was identified as Luis Rivera, age 38, of Hoboken, was treated at the scene by Emergency Medical Services before being transported to the Jersey City Medical Center.
Rivera was pronounced dead at approximately 4:10 a.m. on October 21, 2018. The cause and manner of death are pending determination by the Regional Medical Examiner's Office.
The initial investigation revealed that Rivera was assaulted at that location. On October 21, 2018, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Joshua Espada, age 29, of Jersey City. Espada was charged with Aggravated Assault in violation of N.J.S. 2C:12-1b(1), a second-degree crime.
On October 23, 2018, shortly after 6:30 a.m., Espada was arrested without incident by members of the Jersey City Police Department on Academy Street in Jersey City. He was transported to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office in Jersey City to process his arrest and then to the Hudson County Correctional Facility in Kearny where he will remain until his first court appearance.
Prosecutor Suarez credited the investigation and arrest to the Jersey City Police Department and members of the Hudson County Prosecutor's Homicide Unit.
The Prosecutor's Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are actively investigating the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office at 201-915-1345 or to leave an anonymous tip on the Prosecutor's Office official website at: http://www.hudsoncountyprosecutorsofficenj.org/homicide-tip/. All information will be kept confidential.
The above charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. R.P.C.3.6(b)(6).


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Struggle to include women in clinical trials continues despite gains
June 16, 2022 -- Though female participation in clinical trials has been steadily improving over the years, most of the women enrolled in trials are white and not members of minority groups. ScienceBoard.net spoke with Kathryn Schubert, president and CEO of the Society for Women's Health Research, about inclusivity in clinical trials at the 2022 Biotechnology Innovation Organization International Convention in San Diego.
Life sciences industry's search for talent is becoming more challenging: study
June 15, 2022 -- While more professionals are engaged in life sciences research in the U.S. and a record number of people are graduating in the biological and biomedical sciences, the ability of employers to find life sciences research talent is proving extremely difficult, according to a new report from CBRE.
Patient advocacy organizations look to partner with pharma companies
June 14, 2022 -- Patient advocacy organizations are looking to partner with pharmaceutical companies, offering resources and expertise to maximize the impact and efficiency of their therapeutic R&D programs. It's a message that these groups want to drive home to pharma at the 2022 Biotechnology Innovation Organization International Convention in San Diego.
How to develop a sustainable portfolio for cell, gene therapy platforms
June 13, 2022 -- Michael Retterath, a Biotechnology Innovation Organization International Convention 2022 panelist and chief business officer at Spark Therapeutics, spoke to ScienceBoard.net about his company's transition from a research center to a private, venture-backed startup and a publicly traded company.
Biotech industry execs, not scientists, remain male-dominated
June 13, 2022 -- A panel at the 2022 Biotechnology Innovation Organization International Convention will explore how to close the gender gap in the biotech industry and how it can become more inclusive. ScienceBoard.net spoke with Nasha Fitter, co-founder and CEO of the FOXG1 Research Foundation, who will participate in the June 14 panel at the convention.
The 'voice of the patient' needs to be heard in clinical trials: study
June 10, 2022 -- Patient recruitment and retention are among the biggest challenges facing clinical research, particularly in studies targeting rare diseases that have a limited pool of patients, contends Clincierge CEO Scott Gray. He spoke with ScienceBoard.net about Clincierge's study examining the patient experience in clinical trials of rare diseases.
New era of nonviral DNA-delivered gene therapy seen emerging
June 9, 2022 -- Advancements in nucleic acid-encoded therapeutics over the past decade have sparked the emergence of a new era in nonviral DNA-delivered gene therapy, according to Xalud Therapeutics CEO Diem Nguyen, PhD.
Biotech innovator recounts decades-long journey to create drug discovery technology
June 8, 2022 -- Dr. Stan Crooke, PhD, founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of RNA therapy company Ionis Pharmaceuticals, pioneered development of the antisense technology platform and created one of the largest, most advanced pipelines in the biotech industry. Crooke shared his story in an interview with ScienceBoard.net.
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June 3, 2022 -- More than 11,000 attendees from around the globe will be in San Diego, June 13-16, for the 2022 Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) International Convention. ScienceBoard.net will be providing onsite coverage of the convention.


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(Toronto, Ont.) – In the second game of the Canada Basketball Men's National Team, Canada beat Ukraine in overtime, 80-75, in Murska Sobota, Slovenia.
The starting line-up for Canada was Cory Joseph, Phil Scrubb, Melvin Ejim, Andrew Nicholson and Dwight Powell.
Kyryl Natyazkho who scored 14 points and snagged ten rebounds led Ukraine.
Canada shot 49 per cent on two-point field goal attempts and 29 per cent from beyond the arc. Ukraine only mustered a 21 per cent mark from beyond the arc, including a 1-10 shooting stretch in the first half.
The next game for Canada is against Georgia on July 26. Canada will look to move to 2-1 on their European exhibition tour.


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Honored by KLAS Recognition of Our COVID-19 Response
April 29, 2021 (September 8, 2022)
It's been a year since I first reached out to you about the COVID-19 pandemic. At the time, I shared the innovation GetWellNetwork had rapidly put in place — mobile solutions available immediately to help keep patients safe at home and protect employees from infection.
It felt like everything we had ever built, worked on, or planned for had led to this moment. As I wrote then, and still feel deeply, "this is why I am here, and this is why we exist." This was our purpose.
That was then. Where are we now?
While the COVID-19 intensity remains, we are proud that as of today we have enrolled more than 500,000 patients across the United States through your command centers and patient outreach efforts. We are grateful for your partnership, and stand in awe of the compassion and resilience of your teams.
In the recent KLAS report, Vendor Performance in Response to the COVID-19 Crisis, GetWellNetwork was ranked among the top 5 large suppliers for our response to COVID-19. We are proud of developing technology that offers an effective way to help clients manage patients who test positive for COVID-19.
We are energized by this recognition, by this undertaking, and by the testimonies of our customers during an incredibly turbulent and emotional time. The healthcare heroes on the front lines deserve every bit of praise we can muster, and we're grateful every day to be able to support them.
Thank you to every one of our clients — for the work you're doing, and the impact we're making together. Here's to continued progress as we work towards an end to this pandemic.
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It's 2014 now, and the sky's the limit. The popularity of social media has only continued to grow — and the number of social sites, users, and social content has grown with it.
Think about your personal social media usage. When you scroll through your Twitterfeed or your Facebook newsfeed, what do you typically see? If the feeds on your social sites look anything like mine, then you probably see a mixture of people giving (often unwanted) advice, seeking out opinions on products or services that they're interested in, or just discussing their interests, hobbies, and passions. The things you're exposed to in the social sphere on a personal level are precisely the same things that have turned social media sites into popular stomping grounds for B2B businesses.
Think about it: social media provides a treasure trove of readily-available information for B2B marketers and salespeople, as long as they know where to look for it. Your buyers are turning to social media to gather information, voice concerns and complaints, research companies and products, reach out to customer service teams, and more. Having your marketing and sales teams present on social media gives them an opportunity to collectively mine for information that might otherwise be unattainable.
The goal? To connect with buyers and really personalize the selling experience based on their known interests and pain points (NOT to harass them because they might be a good fit for your company — ideally, your buyers have already communicated their interest to you, and social media can help fill in gaps that might help your team market and sell more effectively).
Your marketing team should be constantly monitoring social mentions of your company for interested prospects, as well as prospects who are dissatisfied with their current setup and are shopping for a new solution. Set up filters on social media monitoring tools (both free and paid tools exist) to help your team track Twitter mentions of products, services, and any competitors that you wish to keep an eye on. You should also set up profiles on Facebook and LinkedIn (depending on where your audience is), since many buyers use these forums to seek out opinions during the research process. Make sure you're monitoring and even participating in these conversations (when appropriate) in order to stay plugged in to consumer sentiment.
2. Get sales involved when necessary.
Keep in mind: while marketing can handle a lot of the heavy-lifting when it comes to sourcing leads from social media, your reps should still have accounts on any relevant social sites so that they can jump in when appropriate.
How are social media leads assigned to sales reps?
Who can claim leads on social media?
Who gets credit for social media leads?
Having answers to these questions ensures that marketing knows when to get a sales rep involved, and sales reps know how to respond when a social lead comes their way.
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Posted on December 7, 2018 at 1:52 pm.
Tylenol® 3 and Tylenol® 4 are two very similar drugs that contain codeine (an opiate) and 300 mg of acetaminophen, an over-the-counter analgesic. The only difference is the amount of codeine in each formulation – 30 mg in Tylenol 3, and 60 mg in Tylenol 4.
Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is a mild-moderate pain reliever and fever reducer. Codeine is also indicated for moderate pain and also works as an anti-cough medication. Tylenol 3 and 4 are indicated for the treatment of short-term, acute pain (e.g., after an injury or surgery) but due to adverse effects and the potential for addiction, they are not recommended for long-term use or chronic conditions.
Recreationally, Tylenol 3 and 4 are sometimes abused for recreational purposes for feelings of relaxation and the euphoric effect they can produce.
*An overdose can be the result of excessive amounts of either acetaminophen or codeine. Codeine can cause life-threatening central nervous system depression, and acetaminophen can cause irreversible liver damage and failure.
Furthermore, using Tylenol 3 or 4 with illicit drugs, alcohol, or other prescription drugs that are not approved by a doctor increase the likelihood of overdose.
An opiate overdose is a medical emergency. If you or someone you know is experiencing/exhibiting the above symptoms, please call 911 immediately.
Tylenol® 3 and Tylenol® 4 (Acetaminophen) Addictive?
The short answer is yes. However, codeine is a relatively weak opioid, and only about 10% is metabolized to morphine. That said, both medications still have the potential for abuse and addiction if misused or abused for recreational purposes. Misuse of these drugs increases the risk of severe short- and long-term complications and overdose.
Addiction to codeine can occur because of its effect on the brain's reward center, affecting chemical neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin that are responsible for feelings of well-being.
When a person uses codeine for an extended period, they can develop a tolerance, which means they need to take increasing amounts to achieve the effect they are seeking. This effect occurs because when the brain is repeatedly exposed to psychoactive substances, the response tends to diminish.
Withdrawal symptoms occur when a person has become dependent on a substance and attempts to quit or cut back. Dependency is the result of the brain becoming accustomed to repeated exposure to a psychoactive substance and becoming unable to function without it.
Due in part to its acceptable, widespread use, acetaminophen is not often considered to be a dangerous substance. However, it is not without its risks, especially if abused.
Research has found that the consumption of excessive amounts of acetaminophen is the most common cause of acute liver failure in the United States. The maximum amount of acetaminophen that is considered safe is 4000 mg (4 grams) per day. Any amount above this recommendation is therefore regarded as an overdose, and more than 7 grams can be toxic and potentially lethal in some cases.
Codeine abuse is considered to be an opioid use disorder and a severe condition that requires medical assistance as well as treatment for addiction. Persons who are dependent on Tylenol 3 or Tylenol 4 should seek help as soon as possible.
Because withdrawal symptoms from opiates and opioids are notoriously unpleasant, a medically-assisted detox is advised in nearly all cases. During the detox process, patients are monitored around-the-clock and can be treated with medications indicated to relieve symptoms of withdrawal.
Following detox, patients are encouraged to undergo inpatient treatment at our center, which offers comprehensive, evidence-based approaches such as various psychotherapies and counseling. Most patients receive maximum benefit from a stay of no less than 30 days.
After inpatient treatment has been completed, intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) is available for ongoing support, therapy, and recovery services. Outpatients visit the center several times per week but live in a private residence or sober living home while they transition back to society.
Upon completion of formal treatment, former patients can take advantage of our aftercare planning services and alumni activities that ensure the person in recovery has the best chance at maintaining long-term sobriety.
Want to learn more about getting help for substance abuse? We are here to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Contact us today.


Talking while working on a canvas based on whether or not "related" material (images, texts or other) unravels knots in yourself, influences and encourages your touch with reality.
Just bring some newspaper articles, pages from magazines, copied images or letters, pieces of fabric, etc. to fix on the canvas. All the other materials like canvas, paint, brushes, ... are provided.
Besides the very surprising technical results, it is a very relaxing and positive experience. At the end of the day everybody takes home a finished canvas.
Workshops are organised on weekdays as well as during the weekend.
Depending on the objective we can promote the team spirit and cooperation among colleagues working together on one or more paintings, based on whether or not business-related texts, pictures and logos, ... You can find additional informationhere.
Specifically aimed at training modules being team building and/or communication techniques accompanied by Carla Torhoudt and a trainer, where practice and theory are complementary.
Afterwards the paintings are hung in in the offices.