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Swiss Politics
Voters to decide on more state aid for Swiss media
Journalists protest against Tamedia's decision to merge the newsrooms of the two biggest Bern newspapers, Der Bund and the Berner Zeitung, which resulted in the loss of 20 jobs, April 2021. Keystone / Marcel Bieri
News organisations continue to face tough times: huge losses in advertising revenue, lower subscriptions and stiff competition from internet giants like Google. The Swiss authorities want to help the press by offering more financial aid to ensure better quality and diversity. Citizens will vote on February 13 on funding measures aimed at supporting privately owned newspapers, radio and television channels and online news sites.
This content was published on January 7, 2022 - 09:00 January 7, 2022 - 09:00
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Deutsch (de) Abstimmung: Neue Medienförderung mit mehr Geld und Direktzahlungen
Español (es) El apoyo público a los medios de comunicación, en manos del pueblo
Português (pt) Eleitor vota sobre subsídios para imprensa nacional
中文 (zh) 瑞士媒体的质量和多元化将由选民决定
Français (fr) Le soutien public aux médias suisses entre les mains du peuple (original)
عربي (ar) جودة وتَنَوُّع وسائل الإعلام السويسرية متروكة لخيار الشعب
Pусский (ru) Вопрос бюджетной поддержки СМИ на референдуме в Швейцарии
日本語 (ja) メディアへの助成金は増やすべき?スイスで国民投票へ
Italiano (it) Il sostegno ai media svizzeri nelle mani del popolo
What's it all about?
Last summer, the Swiss parliament approved a new government policy to provide more support to private media organisations via a package of direct and indirect financial aid. The plan is to allocate an additional CHF151 million ($165 million) a year to newspapers, radio and television channels and online news sites. Politicians and publishers who oppose the decision have initiated a referendum. Swiss voters will decide on February 13.
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SBC), swissinfo's parent company, is financed by the radio and TV licence fee and is not affected by this series of measures.
What is the current state of the Swiss media?
The growth of the internet and of companies like Facebook and Google have caused huge upheaval in the Swiss media landscape. News and advertising have developed rapidly online, resulting in lower subscriptions at traditional media companies and reduced income. Over the past 20 years, advertising revenue for privately owned newspapers, magazines and radio stations is down by about 40%.
The Swiss media have tried to produce profitable digital content but the public remains reluctant to pay for articles online, where advertising rates are also lower. Consequently, around 70 Swiss newspaper titles have disappeared since 2003. Many titles have been taken over by large media groups, reducing press diversity across the country. Cost-cutting measures imposed on newsrooms have also hit hard; many text-based journalists have lost their jobs. The situation has got worse with the Covid-19 pandemic, as numerous cancelled events have deprived the media of important advertising revenue.
Nevertheless, the growth in smartphone use and the crisis of traditional media companies have also triggered a wave of enthusiasm for the creation of new online news platforms. Over the past ten years, a number of projects have sprung up that experiment with different formats and economic models. Some of these "new media" companies have not survived for long, but others have managed to grow and create jobs. These include the online new magazine Republik, which became profitable thanks to readers' support, the free news sites Watson and Blick, which are entirely financed by advertising, and Heidi.news, which is financed via subscriptions and a private foundation.
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How much money is involved in the project and who stands to gain?
The government's project aims to increase state aid for the media by CHF151 million to a total of CHF287 million a year. Newspapers and some other publications already benefit from indirect state support via preferential rates that help cover the costs of distributing their paper editions. This aid will be increased, rising by CHF70 million to an annual sum of CHF120 million. The funding comes from the current federal government budget.
Regional radio and TV channels already receive a proportion of the radio and TV licence fee collected from households. This subsidy will rise to CHF109 million from CHF81 million a year. Funding will also increase for the Keystone-SDA news agency, the Swiss Press Council and training for journalists. They currently receive CHF4 million from the radio and TV licence fee, and CHF1 million from the Swiss government. An additional contribution from the licence fee will raise this to a total of CHF28 million per year.
A new direct subsidy for online media will be introduced to help media organisations with the digital transition. A special law foresees payments of CHF30 million a year from the federal government budget. Only media that are partially funded by readers are eligible for this money; free websites cannot apply.
The funds allocated for newspaper distribution and the support for online media are for a limited duration: they end after seven years.
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Who is behind the referendum?
It was launched by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which opposed the funding measures for the media in the parliamentary votes. The referendum committee describes itself as "apolitical," but it comprises several members and friends of the People's Party. It also includes publishers, editors and businesspeople mainly in German-speaking Switzerland.
A parliamentary committee has also been formed to support the referendum. It is composed of about 80 Swiss People's Party delegates and several members of the centre-right Radical-Liberal Party and the Centre Party.
What are their arguments?
Opponents of the government project object that the financial aid will also benefit the wealthiest publishers and companies quoted on the stock exchange. They argue that the aid is not economically justifiable because the five biggest press groups in Switzerland have generated profits in recent years and can finance themselves.
The referendum committee maintains that state subsidies diminish the independence of the media and prevent them from exercising their powers as the fourth estate that critically scrutinises politicians and authorities. "Their financial dependence undermines their independence," the referendum initiators say. They also believe that state aid distorts competition.
In addition, the committee criticises a lack of transparency in how the money will be allocated and regret that free news platforms are excluded from any kind of support. "The planned subsidies for the media are antisocial. Only the wealthy classes who can afford a newspaper or online subscription will benefit from them," it states.
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Who supports the package of measures for the media?
The government and parliament are appealing to voters to accept the additional financial support for newspapers and radio and television broadcasters. A cross-party committee has been formed to support the project. Its members include about 100 lawmakers from all parties except the People's Party, 80 media companies and 15 other organisations, including Reporters Without Borders.
What are the arguments in favour of the additional media subsidies?
"Without this package, there is a risk that more newspapers will disappear, that local radio will be weakened, and that certain regions will no longer have news sites," warns Communications Minister Simonetta Sommaruga.
She explains that the criteria for obtaining direct subsidies will prevent the authorities from wielding any influence over editorial teams. The media will have to prove a clear distinction between journalistic content and advertising, offer news on political, economic and social realities, and respect recognised journalistic rules.
The support committee underlines that the free press is a cornerstone of Swiss direct democracy. "There is hardly any other country where citizens can participate so intensively in political life," says Social Democrat parliamentarian Matthias Aebischer. "That's why strong, independent media that inform the population in a reliable and balanced way are essential."
What do you think about direct funding of Swiss media?
How do you see the role of the media in a democracy?
This debate is closed but you can read the comments
Translated from French by Catherine Hickley
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Welcome to tabletop role-playing! We're glad you're here. You're going to play an important character in a story, and you want to do the best you can. Good on you.
This blog post (and a few more coming later) provides advice to players of tabletop role-playing games, helping them to be better players. Each section will end with a specific action to take.
For simplicity's sake, this paper will assume that you're playing Dungeons & Dragons.
Help! I've Never Played Before!
The other players won't expect you to memorize every rule. It's like playing a board game; if you're invited to play, you won't be expected to have learned the rules ahead of time, but you will be expected to pay attention to them.
In other words, follow the advice in this blog post, and you'll be fine.
Online, you'll find advice about the "best" race, class, and abilities to choose to create a "balanced" party. But here's the thing: that advice is usually aimed at experienced players who want to optimize their experience.
D&D is very tolerant of a variety of different characters, even several of the same characters. If your DM hasn't given you specific parameters, create the character you want to play.
That said, a "lone wolf" character is very difficult to integrate into a group game like D&D. Avoid this trope if at all possible by giving your character in-world relationships.
Action: Look for a class, race, and other options that interest you.
The DM may be running a game in a very specific setting, where your character concept will have specific in-game consequences. For example, spellcasters or rogues may be seen with some level of suspicion by common folk. Some official races just won't fit into the game world.
Also, the DM may suggest a particular race or class for you. That's okay! Talk it over with your DM. If you really dislike the DM's suggestion, suggest an alternative. Work it out until you find a character concept you like.
Action: Write down your character in as much detail as possible and send it to your DM, asking if it's okay.
Focus particularly on combat abilities, since you'll probably be under some time pressure when you need to use those.
Don't worry about memorizing everything! Just learn as much as you can.
Action: Memorize your character's attack-related stats and passive Perception.
If you agree to attend on a particular day, show up on time. Only cancel if you're physically ill or something really unexpected and serious comes up, and give your group as much advanced warning as possible. Your DM put a lot of time into preparing the game for you; don't waste it.
If you're playing face-to-face, you'll be interacting with other players for several hours. This requires some social niceties.
Bring your character sheet, at least one pencil, and extra paper for notes. If you don't have dice, download a dice-rolling app onto your phone.
If you're hosting, clean the play area and the nearest bathroom. I'm not talking hospital-level antiseptic; just clear enough for people to get around.
If you're not hosting, bring snacks and/or drinks.
Action: Bring the supplies listed above.
You don't want to miss a vital clue! Your DM will be giving you lots of information during the game, and if you're chatting with somebody else, checking your phone, or otherwise distracted, you may not notice something important.
And by "clue" I mean anything in the game: an enemy who seems weak, a side character who knows something she shouldn't, a pool of water; any of these might take only a few words of description, so they're easy to miss.
Your DM isn't the only player at the table, though. The other players are playing, too! Watch what they're doing and what their characters are doing. React to them! Agree with their decisions, suggest other options, and generally push the story forward.
Be active! This is a role-playing game, not a role-listening game. It's almost always better to do something than to sit back passively.
Remember that you're playing a character, not a series of die rolls. Your character will have opinions and take action even if the rest of the world isn't pushing for it.
A few caveats here: don't constantly poke at anything nearby just because there's a brief lull in the action. A hopelessly ADHD character will cause problems for most groups; lots of things in the game poke back, and constant activity can be very frustrating for your fellow players.
Also, this applies to your own character, not to everyone else. It can be a lot of fun to spend an hour planning a heist, debating many different options for what to do.
Action: If you can't decide what your character would do, choose one reasonable course of action and just do it. If the entire group is inactive, do something reasonable, but do something.
That's it! Stand by for more advanced advice tomorrow.


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Watchdog fines Kenneth Carver £35,000 for part in Logica insider trading scheme
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Former accountant Kenneth Carver was yesterday fined £35,212 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for his part in the Logica insider trading scheme. Carver is a family friend of recently imprisoned Ryan Willmott who pleaded guilty to three counts of insider trading during his time as a financial planning and group reporting manager for IT management firm Logica. Willmott dealt on information he obtained regarding the takeover of Logica by CGI Group in May 2012 and has been jailed for 10 months. Carver bought 62,000 shares in Logica during the scheme and made a profit of £24,206.70 from selling the shares after they saw a 59.8 per cent rise from the takeover announcement. FCA acting director of enforcement and market oversight Georgina Philippou said: "Carver… used his own funds to place a trade on Willmott's behalf and knew that Willmott had a financial incentive to persuade him to trade. Market abuse is a serious offence and today's fine reflects the fact that we will not hesitate in taking action against individuals who act on inside information." However, since Carver co-operated with the FCA and settled at an early stage of the probe, his fine was reduced from the £122,212 it would otherwise have been.
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Nethaneel Mitchell-Blake (ur. 2 kwietnia 1994 w Londynie) – brytyjski lekkoatleta specjalizujący się w biegach sprinterskich.

Posiada także obywatelstwo jamajskie.

Złoty medalista biegu na 200 metrów podczas mistrzostw Europy juniorów w Rieti (2013). W 2017 startował na mistrzostwach świata w Londynie podczas których zdobył złoto w sztafecie 4 × 100 metrów, a indywidualnie był czwarty w finale biegu na 200 metrów. W 2018 zdobył złoto i srebro na mistrzostwach Europy w Berlinie. W 2019 sięgnął po srebro w sztafecie 4 × 100 metrów podczas mistrzostw świata w Dosze. W 2021 wszedł w skład brytyjskiej sztafety 4 × 100 metrów, która zdobyła srebrny medal igrzysk olimpijskich w Tokio (później im odebrany z powodu wykrycia dopingu u Ujaha).

Złoty medalista mistrzostw Wielkiej Brytanii.

Stawał na podium mistrzostw NCAA.

Osiągnięcia

Rekordy życiowe
 Bieg na 60 metrów (hala) – 6,65 (2016 i 2017)
 Bieg na 100 metrów – 9,99 (2017) / 9,98w (2022)
 Bieg na 200 metrów (stadion) – 19,95 (2016) rekord Wielkiej Brytanii młodzieżowców
 Bieg na 200 metrów (hala) – 20,49 (2017)

W 2019 Mitchell-Blake na ostatniej zmianie w sztafecie 4 × 100 metrów ustanowił czasem 37,36 aktualny rekord Europy.

Przypisy

Bibliografia

 Profil zawodnika na stronie World Athletics  [dostęp 16 stycznia 2019].

Jamajscy sprinterzy
Brytyjscy sprinterzy
Brytyjscy olimpijczycy
Lekkoatleci na Letnich Igrzyskach Olimpijskich 2016
Lekkoatleci na Letnich Igrzyskach Olimpijskich 2020
Medaliści Mistrzostw Świata w Lekkoatletyce 2017
Medaliści Mistrzostw Świata w Lekkoatletyce 2019
Medaliści Mistrzostw Świata w Lekkoatletyce 2022
Medaliści Igrzysk Wspólnoty Narodów 2022
Ludzie urodzeni w Londynie
Urodzeni w 1994

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Column: For Californians, the golden dream depends on where you live and how much you earn
By region, wealth and race, Californians are seeing the state's economy and their own finances much differently. Can state leaders help them bridge those gaps?
(Dreamstime / TNS)
By John Myers Sacramento Bureau Chief
Sacramento Bureau Chief
There was a swagger in Gov. Gavin Newsom's message at last month's California Democratic Party convention — an insistence that no state offers more promise than the one he leads.
"There's no Alabama dream, no Kentucky dream," Newsom told the party faithful. "There's only the California dream, attainable and aspirational."
But there are stark limitations to that dream that a new nonpartisan statewide survey lays bare, a yearning unfulfilled in California's inland regions and among communities of color and those with fewer years of formal education. There may be one state government to serve the people led by Newsom, but hardly one view of whether things are getting better or worse.
"The differences are stunning," said Mark Baldassare, president and pollster of the nonpartisan Public Policy Institute of California. "I don't think we talk about it enough."
The latest PPIC poll asked a series of questions about money and mood — more specifically, how those surveyed feel about the state's economic direction and their own financial situation. Pollsters also asked about the problem of homelessness and whether elected officials are doing a good job. When divvied up by region, race and class, the results are sobering.
Take the question of whether the next 12 months will produce good or bad economic times in the state. Two regions — the Inland Empire and the San Francisco Bay Area — are mirror opposites of each other. Forty-nine percent of those inland are pessimistic, while on the coast the exact same share are optimistic.
That regional split is backed up by new economic data. The UCLA Anderson forecast reported last week that Inland Empire job growth over the past year was less than half of that in the San Francisco region.
No economic subgroup was more gloomy than people who earn between $40,000 and $79,000 a year, which includes those making the state's median income. Even the lowest earners weren't quite as worried. At the other end, no group was more hopeful than those earning above $80,000.
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Pollsters then asked how Californians rate their own personal finances. When looking at those who described their situation as either fair or poor — those struggling the most — there were additional gaps. Far more African Americans said they feel their families are struggling (77%) than did white Californians (49%) or Asian Americans (39%). Only 35% of college degree holders were worried about their finances — compared with the troubling 72% of those whose education ended at high school.
And, lest anyone think the financial worries are all about politics, more Democrats than Republicans gave low marks to their personal economic status, even as their party dominates state government. It's worth noting that Newsom's job approval numbers haven't improved since he took office and those of the Legislature have gotten worse.
"Just because we are such a blue state, we think everything is moving in one predictable direction," Baldassare said. "But these are real stresses and strains on society."
The chasm of personal experiences was also revealed in answers about personal finances, based on whether those surveyed were renters or homeowners. Forty-two percent of homeowners rated their finances as fair or poor; among renters, it was 69%. The high cost of housing remains one of the state's biggest issues, and efforts to improve the situation remain bogged down at the state Capitol.
Baldassare said lawmakers miss the warning signs at their own peril. "This is a test," he said. "And it's a test that's going on in the context of an economy that's generally pretty favorable. What's it going to be like when it's not?"
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John Myers joined the Los Angeles Times as Sacramento bureau chief in 2015 and has spent more than two decades covering California politics, state government and elections.
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En el último piso es una película de Argentina en blanco y negro dirigida por Catrano Catrani según el guion de Conrado De Koller y Ariel Cortazzo que se estrenó el 7 de abril de 1942 y tuvo como protagonistas a Juan Carlos Thorry y Zully Moreno.

Sinopsis
Por intentar mantener la apariencia millonaria, una joven pasa por una serie de enredos y encuentra un amor también millonario.

Reparto
Participaron del filme los siguientes intérpretes:
 Juan Carlos Thorry: Julio Menditegui
 Zully Moreno: Ana María de los Llanos
 Miguel Gómez Bao: Severo/don Tiburcio de los Llanos
 Adrián Cúneo: Dr. Ramón Figueroa
 Rosa Martín: Leda Aldave
 César Fiaschi: Rogelio Aldave
 Darío Cossier
 Rosa Lind
 Luisa Moreno
 José Blanco
 Max Citelli: Coronel Gatillo
 Salvador Sinaí
 Fernando Lamas: extra
 Alicia Míguez Saavedra
 Ramón J. Garay: Edgardo Figueroa

Comentarios
Manrupe y Portela consideran al filme una historia rosa de escaso interés, en tanto El Heraldo del Cinematografista declara que es excelente su faz técnica.

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 Información sobre En el último piso en el sitio del cine nacional
 Información sobre En el último piso en Internet Movie Data Base

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Travel.State.Gov > Intercountry Adoption > Country Information > Kenya Intercountry Adoption Information
Republic of Kenya
Kenya - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Kenya due to crime, terrorism and kidnapping. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do Not Travel to:
Kenya-Somalia border and some coastal areas due to terrorism.
Areas of Turkana County due to crime.
Reconsider Travel to:
Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera at all times due to crime and kidnapping. Be especially careful when traveling after dark anywhere in Kenya due to crime.
Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Local police are willing but often lack the capability to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents and terrorist attacks. Emergency medical and fire service is also limited.
Terrorist attacks have occurred with little or no warning, targeting Kenyan and foreign government facilities, tourist locations, transportation hubs, hotels, resorts, markets/shopping malls, and places of worship. Terrorist acts have included armed assaults, suicide operations, bomb/grenade attacks, and kidnappings.
Due to risks to civil aviation operating in the vicinity of the Kenyan-Somali border, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM). For more information, U.S. citizens should consult Federal Aviation Administration's Prohibitions, Restrictions and Notices.
Some schools and other facilities acting as cultural rehabilitation centers are operating in Kenya with inadequate or nonexistent licensing and oversight. Reports of minors and young adults being held in these facilities against their wills and physically abused are common.
If you decide to travel to Kenya:
Stay alert in locations frequented by Westerners.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
Make contingency plans to leave the country in the event of an emergency. Review the Traveler's Checklist.
Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
Review the Crime and Safety Report for Kenya.
Kenya-Somalia Border Counties and Coastal Areas – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Due to terrorism concerns, U.S. government personnel are prohibited from traveling to the Kenya-Somalia border counties and some coastal areas.
Kenya-Somalia Border Counties – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Garissa.
Coastal Areas – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Tana River county
Lamu county
Areas of Kilifi County north of Malindi.
Turkana County – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Road from Kainuk to Lodwar due to banditry.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
Nairobi neighborhoods of Eastleigh and Kibera – Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Violent crime, such as armed carjacking, mugging, home invasion, and kidnapping, can occur at any time. Street crime can involve multiple armed assailants. Local police often lack the resources and training to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Consider carefully whether to use the Likoni ferry in Mombasa due to safety concerns.
Last Update: Reissued with updates to the Risk Indicators.
Are Intercountry Adoptions between this country and the United States possible?
Intercountry adoptions are not currently possible between Kenya and the United States.
Kenya is party to the Hague Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (Hague Adoption Convention). Intercountry adoptions from Convention countries are processed in accordance with the Convention; the U.S. implementing legislation, the Intercountry Adoption Act of 2000 (IAA); and the IAA's implementing regulations, as well as the implementing legislation and regulations of Kenya.
Intercountry adoptions are not currently possible in Kenya. As reported in our December 13, 2014 adoption alert, on November 27, 2014, the Government of Kenya enacted a moratorium on adoptions of Kenyan children by foreigners for a time period of six months to a year. The Government of Kenya stated their intention to reform intercountry adoption procedures during this time. In our March 10 adoption notice, we reported that on February 20, 2015, the Kenyan government established an expert committee charged with reviewing procedures for both domestic and intercountry adoptions. It is our understanding that the moratorium impacts relative and non-relative adoption alike. The Government of Kenya has not provided any information on the timeline for any reforms to intercountry and domestic adoption procedures, nor has it offered any updated timeline for lifting the moratorium.
The Department of State will provide updated information on adoption.state.gov as it becomes available.
Please visit the Department's Country Specific Information for more information on travelling to Kenya and the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi's website for information on consular services.
To bring an adopted child to the United States from Kenya, you must meet certain suitability and eligibility requirements. USCIS determines who is suitable and eligible to adopt a child from another country and bring that child to live in the United States under U.S. immigration law.
Additionally, a child must meet the definition of a Convention adoptee under U.S. immigration law in order to be eligible to immigrate to the United States with an IH-3 or IH-4 immigrant visa.
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Tel: +254 (0)20 363-6622
Fax: +254 (0)20 363-6410
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Tel: 1-877-424-8374 (toll free); 1-913-275-5480 (local); Fax: 1- 913-214-5808
Adoption Notices
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At the time of Anbasara period, the ailing deities Sri Jagannath, Balavadra, Subhadra & Sudarsan are remained in a confined temple called Anabasara Ghara. It is called deities are suffering from fever.
The Daitapatis are at the close traditional service of Lords. Traditionally, a service named Phooluri seva is done in each year on this particular day. This service was first introduced by Atibadi Jagannath Das the author of Srimad Bhagabat. He was one of the contemporary to Lord Chaitanya. For this seva (service) Phooluri oil is inevitable.
This oil has been provided by Odiya Math established by Jagannath Dash. The ingredients of this oil are 4 kg. Pure till oil, roots of Bena, and different fragrant flowers like, Jui (Jasmine), Jai (gomphrena) and Malli (white tulip). All the things are kept in the oil in a earthen pot. The pot is sealed with earthen clay and kept in underground since Hera Panchami to Anabasara period in each year. After recovery of, this sacred oil from underground, the oil is sent to Sri Mandir after percolating the same, through a saint of Odiya Math. The Daitapatis (personal servant of deities during Anabasara period) apply this oil on the bodies of ailing deities. After completion of the seva, the deities are offered solid food. Before this seva, the deities were offered only liquid food. Approximately 165 nos of Daitas are in service of Lords. This is a very peculiar and phenomenal rituals of Sri Jagannath.


"The Founding Fathers did not randomly select the order of the Bill of Rights. The 2nd Amendment is placed that high on the list of inalienable rights because it is essential to our freedom."
The right to keep and bear arms is enshrined in the Second Amendment of the Constitution. The federal government should protect the rights of law-abiding citizens to own firearms. During my years in Congress, I have been a consistent voice on behalf of gun owners and have opposed legislation that seeks to chip away at the constitutional rights of Americans.


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Abdullah ibn Mubarak
ʿAbd Allāh ibn al-Mubārak (118/726-797 AH/CE; Arabic: عبد الله بن المبارك) was born during the reign of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik. [1]
16 relations: Abu Hanifa, Ahmad ibn Hanbal, Asceticism, Baghdad, Greater Khorasan, Hadith, Hadith studies, Hamadan, Hīt, Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik, Khwarezm, Mawla, Merv, Ribat, Sufyan al-Thawri, Tarsus, Mersin.
Abu Hanifa
Abū Ḥanīfa al-Nuʿmān b. Thābit b. Zūṭā b. Marzubān (أبو حنيفة نعمان بن ثابت بن زوطا بن مرزبان; c. 699 – 767 CE), known as Abū Ḥanīfa for short, or reverently as Imam Abū Ḥanīfa by Sunni Muslims, was an 8th-century Sunni Muslim theologian and jurist of Persian origin,Pakatchi, Ahmad and Umar, Suheyl, "Abū Ḥanīfa", in: Encyclopaedia Islamica, Editors-in-Chief: Wilferd Madelung and, Farhad Daftary.
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Ahmad ibn Hanbal
Aḥmad bin Muḥammad bin Ḥanbal Abū ʿAbd Allāh al-Shaybānī (احمد بن محمد بن حنبل ابو عبد الله الشيباني; 780–855 CE/164–241 AH), often referred to as Aḥmad ibn Ḥanbal or Ibn Ḥanbal for short, or reverentially as Imam Aḥmad by Sunni Muslims, was an Arab Muslim jurist, theologian, ascetic, and hadith traditionist.
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Asceticism (from the ἄσκησις áskesis, "exercise, training") is a lifestyle characterized by abstinence from sensual pleasures, often for the purpose of pursuing spiritual goals.
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Baghdad (بغداد) is the capital of Iraq.
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Greater Khorasan
Khorasan (Middle Persian: Xwarāsān; خراسان Xorāsān), sometimes called Greater Khorasan, is a historical region lying in northeast of Greater Persia, including part of Central Asia and Afghanistan.
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Ḥadīth (or; حديث, pl. Aḥādīth, أحاديث,, also "Traditions") in Islam refers to the record of the words, actions, and the silent approval, of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
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Hadith studies
Hadith studies (علم الحديث ʻilm al-ḥadīth "knowledge of hadith", also science of hadith, or science of hadith criticism) consist of several religious disciplines used in the study and evaluation of the Islamic hadith — i.e. the record of the words, actions, and the silent approval of the Islamic prophet Muhammad by Muslim scholars.
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Hamadān or Hamedān (همدان, Hamedān) (Old Persian: Haŋgmetana, Ecbatana) is the capital city of Hamadan Province of Iran.
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Hīt
Hīt, also spelled Heet (هيت), ancient name Is, is an Iraqi city in Al-Anbar province.
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Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik
Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik (691 – 6 February 743) (هشام بن عبد الملك) was the 10th Umayyad caliph who ruled from 724 until his death in 743.
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Khwarezm
Khwarezm, or Chorasmia (خوارزم, Xvârazm) is a large oasis region on the Amu Darya river delta in western Central Asia, bordered on the north by the (former) Aral Sea, on the east by the Kyzylkum desert, on the south by the Karakum desert, and on the west by the Ustyurt Plateau.
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Mawla
Mawlā (مَوْلًى), plural mawālī (مَوَالِي), is a polysemous Arabic word, whose meaning varied in different periods and contexts.
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Merv (Merw, Мерв, مرو; مرو, Marv), formerly Achaemenid Persian Satrapy of Margiana, and later Alexandria (Margiana) (Ἀλεξάνδρεια) and Antiochia in Margiana (Ἀντιόχεια τῆς Μαργιανῆς), was a major oasis-city in Central Asia, on the historical Silk Road, located near today's Mary in Turkmenistan.
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A ribat (رِبَـاط; ribāṭ, hospice, hostel, base or retreat) is an Arabic term for a small fortification as built along a frontier during the first years of the Muslim conquest of North Africa to house military volunteers, called the murabitun.
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Sufyan al-Thawri
Sufyan ath-Thawri ibn Said (سفيان بن سعيد الثوري) (716–778) was a Tābi' al-Tābi'īn Islamic scholar and jurist, founder of the Thawri madhhab.
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Tarsus, Mersin
Tarsus (Hittite: Tarsa; Greek: Ταρσός Tarsós; Armenian: Տարսոն Tarson; תרשיש Ṭarśīś; طَرَسُوس Ṭarsūs) is a historic city in south-central Turkey, 20 km inland from the Mediterranean.
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'Abd Allah Ibn al-Mubarak, Abdullah bin Mubarak, Abdullah ibn al-Mubarak, Abudullah ibn al-Mubarak.
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abdullah_ibn_Mubarak


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I was a shy and awkward teenager. I grew tall with a heavy chest, that I tried to hide. I never liked my body. I was a good girl, a people-pleaser, an average student with not much confidence. I did not know how to say no. I was a follower not a leader. Friends were fickle and life was lonely. College was a disaster. I made many bad decisions based on what I thought was the right thing to do, but not considering what I wanted. Sure I didn't know what I wanted.
After some failed tries at different careers, I found a job I was good at. I enjoyed cooking and creating food, and eating it. I became a chef and enjoyed the practical hard work and camaraderie that brings people together when stress bonds a crew.
Years of stressful jobs put pressure on my poor posture and took me to a painful place. I didn't think there was anything majorly wrong with me. It was just the way I was. I had a bad back. This was normal for the conditions I had to work with. That was me and my lot. I didn't know, at that time, that it didn't have to be that way. Isn't it interesting how we accept our limitations so readily. Life could be so much easier but I didn't know how.
I was dragged to Alexander Technique lessons because my poor posture was a cause for concern to others. And as much as I might have not relished the opinion of others, I finally went along. The lessons were ok actually. There was less pain and it was actually quite pleasant. I was surprised at the simple changes in me. Ease in my back, feeling good and looking good, taller and slimmer, even though I hadn't lost any weight.
After a time I wanted to know more. I asked questions and investigated further how it all worked. When it was explained in simple terms to me I remember having an "aha moment" and a feeling of being robbed. Why didn't I know this naturally? Why didn't EVERYONE know this??? The simplicity of using your body well, this knowledge, belongs to everybody. Knowing this can solve movement and expression problems. Knowing HOW to move changed me.
I then decided to train because really EVERYONE should know this. This work is an empowering tool for life, not just a salve for back pain, or a secret tool for performers.
So I signed up for the training. I grew and expanded and got better at being myself. I let go of the stuff that was holding me down. It is an up and forward journey, after all. I learned where I held myself back and how to free myself. My confidence grew and I flowed into leadership roles. A natural leader it would appear, in different groups and societies, and even Chair of Alexander Technique International.
I've been teaching Alexander's work since 2004 and there is nothing that brings me greater joy. I have to teach! It is a passion and a privilege. This year I am challenging myself learning new skills and using AT is part of my success. My dream is to see Alexander work be a household name and practiced naturally everywhere. For humans to understand the choices they have and how they can undo muscle tensions. Even late in age this work can still build confidence in movement. To see children empowered with these tools so that our societies work with an intent to maintain natural and easy poise, and promote good health in our communities. Prevention is more powerful than correction.
AT keeps amazing me. Every time I fall away from Alexander's discoveries, being lazy or thinking there must be something better out there, I disappear for a while, but always end up returning. The work, and myself, surprises me yet again. I learn a deeper lesson, and it becomes even more important to continue.
This is learning for life. It is acknowledging and making choices, over and again. As my colleague PeterNobes puts it "this is the secret to happiness". It is a great tool for everyone's life. Freedom to choose is available to all to learn and play with.
Life is great when you DON'T HOLD BACK.


Okay, so I might be a little obsessed with VINTAGE RUGS but who can blame me? They are gorgeous and they don't lie. (Oh wait, they do.) If anyone else is in the same boat, one trick is to layer them. Mix in a sisal and a hide or two. Splendid!


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NRPA hopes to build shelters for bus and taxi commuters
By AdminFeb 17, 2020Mar 13th, 2020Civic, GoodNeighbours, NRPA Notification, Spotlight
Home » NRPA hopes to build shelters for bus and taxi commuters
Noordhoek Ratepayers Association (NRPA) has approached the City of Cape Town for permission to construct bus shelters to protect people from the rain and sun while they wait for their transport home every afternoon. "The people using taxi and buses are mainly domestic workers and it is important that they have a dignified and sheltered place to wait," says Brad Bing NRPA Chairman.
"We want these shelters to fit in with the natural look and feel of Noordhoek, rather than be the standard colourful, plastic bus shelters the city usually provides," says Bing. "Obviously, the city can't give us special treatment, but – with enough community buy-in – the NRPA can put forward a case to put them up," he says.
The planned shelters would be made from wood so that they have a natural look that fits in with tranquillity of the Noordhoek community. They'd be situated at the bottom of Silvermine Road before Village Lane, at the Mountain and Beach Road junction, and at the Noordhoek Garden Emporium, where people are currently waiting for taxis.
Being #GoodNeighbours is one of the NPRA 2030 Vision's six community goals. Looking after those who visit us in the Valley for work or pleasure improves quality of life for all of us and enhances our reputation as a special place in South Africa.
DID YOU KNOW: Supporting the NRPA costs only R200/year per household.
The NRPA not only works on the six community goals developed to keep Noordhoek the best place to live, we also financially support other organisations working in Noordhoek like:
On The Verge, Project Noordhoeked, the Common Committee and many more.
Email your name and address to treasurer@nrpa.org.za to join today – it's the best investment you'll make this year.
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Librarian Addisu is a member of the Order of Shadows stationed in the Chantry of Shadows, on the library's first floor.
Oh, a visitor! We haven't gotten that many lately. No one reads anymore. What are they teaching their kids? I'm Addisu, by the way, head librarian for the Order.
The Order has a librarian?
Someone had to keep track of all these books. What you see here is only a fraction of our collection. We have thousands of volumes. Many are hundreds of years old.
Why do you collect so many?
Well, Palawa Joko has a habit of destroying anything that contradicts his official propaganda. We're trying to preserve the knowledge and history of Elona and Vabbi.
Can I ask about something else?
In a way. When Joko is finally defeated, these books will help us rebuild our society. We will step into our future armed with the wisdom of our past.
I'll have to come back and see it later.
Anything good I could borrow?
Are you looking for a new pet? May I suggest "The Joys of Junundu : trapping and Taming There Misunderstood Creatures"? I found it quite helpful!
I'll stick with the raptor, thanks.
I've got all seventeen volumes of "The Complete Lore of Tyria", if you're interested.
I would, but I don't own a bookshelf.
How about, "The Value of Loyalty" by Imperial Bodyguard Shiro Tagashi? Hmm, maybe not.
I think I'm better off without it.
For a light, easy read, I recommend "A Treatise on the Life and Mating Habits of the Common Sand Eel, Vol. 3." The other two are checked out. We can't keep them on the shelves!
Sounds fascinating, but no thanks.
Here's "Lonely Tyria: Traveler's Guide to the Crystal Desert." It's the 1074 AE edition, though.
I think a few things have changed since then.
We did just acquire the latest volume of "The True History of Elona : Revised Edition", by Palawa Joko. I keep it in the "Morbid Humor" section.
That's not my style of humor.
We have the complete "Unending Quest of Heroes" series, though if you haven't started them yet, I wouldn't. the author died before he could finish it. Terrible cliffhanger.
How about this old favorite? "the Gods Are Always Watching you." For some reason, no one checks it out anymore.
Well, we have a new one, just in from some traveling Priory scholars out of Central Tyria : "Trahearne : Selfless Hero or History's Biggest Thief?" I haven't read it yet.
Do you cook? We've got "The Aromatic Kitchen Presents : How to Cook Sulfurous Ooze." Very popular.
I just lost my appetite. Forever.
I was just stopping by.
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A: This error is suggesting that $_SESSION is null. This could be caused by not calling session_start() or perhaps the browser not accepting cookies.

A: I would first check if $_SESSION is set and not empty before trying to index it.

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Оксфорд () — місто () в США, в окрузі Оксфорд штату Мен. Населення —  осіб (2010).

Демографія

Згідно з переписом 2010 року, у місті мешкало  осіб у  домогосподарствах у складі  родин. Було 2170 помешкань

Расовий склад населення:

До двох чи більше рас належало 1,7 %. Частка іспаномовних становила 1,1 % від усіх жителів.

За віковим діапазоном населення розподілялося таким чином: 21,8 % — особи молодші 18 років, 64,4 % — особи у віці 18—64 років, 13,8 % — особи у віці 65 років та старші. Медіана віку мешканця становила 42,4 року. На 100 осіб жіночої статі у місті припадало 100,6 чоловіків;  на 100 жінок у віці від 18 років та старших — 96,5 чоловіків також старших 18 років.

Середній дохід на одне домашнє господарство  становив  доларів США (медіана — ), а середній дохід на одну сім'ю —  долари (медіана — ). Медіана доходів становила  доларів для чоловіків та  доларів для жінок. За межею бідності перебувало 19,7 % осіб, у тому числі 30,3 % дітей у віці до 18 років та 5,0 % осіб у віці 65 років та старших.

Цивільне працевлаштоване населення становило  осіб. Основні галузі зайнятості: освіта, охорона здоров'я та соціальна допомога — 19,1 %, роздрібна торгівля — 17,4 %, виробництво — 13,3 %, оптова торгівля — 10,5 %.

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Містечка Мену
Населені пункти округу Оксфорд (Мен)


Business communication is an indispensable practice in the day to day running of businesses. Although it permeates every facet of organizations, the only thing that matters is the level of its effectiveness. One key aspect of effective business communication is simplicity. For communication to be effective, appropriate medium must be used to relay the needed information. It is, therefore, imperative that students and managers alike learn about the various channels of business communication that exist in organizations. Various platforms used by businesses to convey information form important business communication topics for presentation from which students and business people can gain useful insights.
Important business communication topics that students and business people can use include the main channels of information transfer used in the company that are meetings, letters, social media, emails, and blogs.
Blog is a cost-effective mean of business communication that businesses use to reach a large number of people. Blog communication medium, popularly referred to as "blogosphere", entails a chain of web pages developed by business owners and individuals with the aim of discussing various subjects regarding the business. It is a fast-spreading means of business communication, with an estimated 60 million business-related blogs in existence and thousands more being created daily.
The is the most commonly used business communication method in the workplace. It is a formal gathering done with the aim of discussing a predetermined agenda. This mode of business communication is commonly used to discuss matters that cannot be communicated using other channels such as memos or newsletters.
Letters present a viable communication tool for conveying official business messages. Most corporate letters are formally prepared on a letterhead as a stamp of officialdom. Small businesses also use letters when creating promotions, addressing customers' issues, and making important announcements.
Social media as a platform for business communication has increasingly become an important channel used by businesses to connect to customers and relay important information and updates. The most popular social media platforms in use today include Facebook, Twitter, and Whatsapp. Their evolving nature and increased use in business world make them important communication topics. Small and medium business owners use social media platform to create awareness and advertise their products.
Emails are one of the most widely used business communication tools because of their effectiveness and convenience. Emails are inexpensive and quick ways of correspondence between employees as well as customers. It is one of the most preferred communication channel in business because it is easy to use and historical messages are easily retrievable.
Communication channels used by businesses such as blogs, social media, and meetings, emails, and letters are important business communication topics that business people and students need to know. In most cases, all communication mediums are found in businesses. However, they are usually used depending on the circumstance and context. The separate sphere of business communication are also different ethical aspects in it connected mainly to communication inside the group.
Brezina, M., & Smith, A. (2017). U.S. Patent No. 9,584,343. Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
DiSanza, J. R., & Legge, N. J. (2016). Business and professional communication: Plans, processes, and performance. Pearson.
Johnson, J. D. (2016). Networked Media, Networked Rhetorics, Attention and Deliberation in the Early Blogosphere.
Kasemsap, K. (2016). Utilizing social media in modern business. In Encyclopedia of e-commerce development, implementation, and management (pp. 2171-2182). IGI Global.
Kasemsap, K. (2017). Mastering social media in the modern business world. Social media listening and monitoring for business applications, 18-44.


Asked by Lewis to Andrew, Clare, Demi, Josh, Rhys, Vix on 5 Mar 2018. This question was also asked by littleboy, Sarah.
No – I've not worked on props for a movie.
I do have a friend who makes Darth Vadar helmets as his job though. I'd say he was a crafts-person rather than an engineer even though he needs to understand some pretty technical stuff about chemicals and his oven.
No. I thought about being a lighting technician for a while because I thought travelling around setting up the lighting for music stars and stuff sounded like fun.
No but I would like to if I had the chance. My friend does! She studied lightning and stage management at RADA and now works doing stage props for theatre.
No, but I've got friends who work to set up lighting for shows and festivals. One of the great things about engineering is there's so many things to do there are plenty of options to suit different peoples interests.


Nothing brightens up a room like lots of color. If you have a small space to decorate, turn first to fun and lively colors. If you live in an apartment or rental home that you are not allowed to paint, consider other ways to add color to your wall. Hang bright tapestries, rugs or blankets to your wall to add color and texture. Choose large paintings or prints to brighten up a dull wall. Even in a small space, a larger sized work of art can add pizzazz without making the room feel smaller.
Around your small space, add colorful accessories. Pillows, throw rugs, glassware and window treatments are great ways to inject more color into a room. Try mixing different colors and fabric patterns. It is traditional to have light colors and small prints in a small room. If you find that boring, expand your decorating creativity to include bolder, deeper colors and exciting patterns.
If you are unsure about adding too much color into your room, start slowly and gradually add things you really like. A smaller space offers the benefits of being able to spend less money on your total decorating project. So, if you fill your room and decide it just isn't working, you usually haven't spent a fortune and can start over. Experimentation is the key, as well as keeping an open mind.


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Martina van Berkel, född 23 januari 1989, är en schweizisk simmare.

van Berkel tävlade för Schweiz vid olympiska sommarspelen 2012 i London, där hon blev utslagen i försöksheatet på 200 meter fjärilsim. Vid olympiska sommarspelen 2016 i Rio de Janeiro tävlade van Berkel i tre grenar (200 meter ryggsim, 200 meter fjärilsim och 400 meter medley). Hon blev utslagen i försöksheatet på 200 meter ryggsim och 400 meter medley samt utslagen i semifinalen på 200 meter fjärilsim.

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Externa länkar
Martina van Berkels profil på Sports-Reference

Schweiziska simmare
Tävlande vid olympiska sommarspelen 2012 från Schweiz
Tävlande i simning vid olympiska sommarspelen 2012
Tävlande vid olympiska sommarspelen 2016 från Schweiz
Tävlande i simning vid olympiska sommarspelen 2016
Födda 1989
Levande personer
Kvinnor


Kageyama Tobio. . HD Wallpaper and background images in the Haikyuu!!(High Kyuu!!) club tagged: photo haikyuu hq kageyama tobio.
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Amazing Shrinking ANG Squadrons: Why does the Air Force want to consolidate Air National Guard squadrons? One answer: to gain efficiency. USAF believes the most effective size for a C-130 squadron is 16 aircraft. Because of the ANG's stability and experience, Guard C-130 squadrons can make do with 12. The problem is that, as the graph shows, a typical ANG unit today has eight C-130s, and, without intervention, the number will fall to 6.7 per squadron by 2011. That, Maj. Gen. Gary Heckman told BRAC commissioners, makes the enterprise very inefficient. USAF wants to fix the problem by cutting ANG squadrons and consolidating aircraft into fewer, bigger units. This, of course, has caused a political explosion in the states.


Convincing kids not to do drugs is a pretty good idea and decent thing to spend some money on if you're the government.
That's why the Australian government have decided to splash the cash on a campaign involving a 'stoner sloth' to convince kids that drugs are a bad idea. Or more specifically, weed.
The issue however, is that people think the video is hilarious – which it is, and can't even work out if it's a parody or not.
People can't quite seem to work out if it's a serious thing or not, which kind of makes the whole thing seem a bit pointless.
The New South Wales Department of Premier of Cabinet (DPC) was originally credited at the bottom of the video and they've since come out to make sure people know that the video is in fact an official thing.
The Stoner Sloth public awareness campaign has been designed to encourage positive behaviours in young people before bad habits start, and motivate discontinued use of cannabis before they become dependent.


Beautiful turn of the century brick church building! Gorgeous stained glass windows. Exceptionally well maintained with updated mechanicals. The building is currently being leased. (Terms of lease: 3 year, $1,800/mo, Buyer/landlord option to terminate the lease early with 90 day notice but no sooner than 2/01/2018. Tenant also has right of first refusal).
HWY 50 to 22nd Ave., then South to address. Located on the NW corner of 65th St. & 22nd Ave.


Post length – Posts should be at least 3 good paragraphs and at least 500 [words] (yeah, I know my original memo said characters; let's hear it for the typo). – This is mainly for SEO and Panda update purposes. There is no sense in making a post if it is going to get killed by the "Panda" before anyone sees it. I figure 500 [words] is a nice round number that gives the content an opportunity to be informative and robust. The search engines like "robust" and the reader likes "informative".
Brainstorm – If you don't have a very clear idea of what you want to write about, brainstorming always helps to generate some ideas. Make a list of possible topics and how those topics are relevant to your area of expertise. – You're not going to write about programming an algorithm if you are in design, just like you wouldn't write about the benefits of an "F" layout if you are in PPC Management.
Be concise – Making it to 500 [words] is great, but if your content is mostly fluff or "thin" content, you will be doing yourself and your blog a disservice. After Panda, thin content can kill rankings. Don't just add content for the sake of adding content. Your post should be well thought out before you even start writing it.
Use calls to action, but do so in moderation – There doesn't have to be a call to action after every paragraph. Too many calls to action can make your post look spammy and it may turn readers off to your blog. Yes, 9 times out of 10 you will be writing a post that is designed to educate and promote your business, but it isn't necessary to put "click here to purchase our product/service" more than, maybe three times throughout the post. If you want to link to the product/service page using in-text editorial links, that is fine. It doesn't have to be and shouldn't be on every mention of a certain keyword within the post.
Titles should be relevant and catchy – This isn't always easy. Just do the best you can. You want something that will sum up the content of the post and get the reader to look at it and say "I need to take a look at that". Titles can do a lot of things that will get that attention. They can be funny, shocking or just so interesting that the reader has to look. One thing they should never be is vague. Coy? Maybe. Vague? No. For instance, I write about SEO and Social Media. If I used the title "Making Things Better" as the title for this article, A.) It would most definitely raise questions in the readers mind about the "things" that could be made "better" and B.) The post could show up in the search results for all sorts of unrelated topics from mental health to green technology. With a title like "Tips for Better Blog Writing" I can be assured that this post will be seen by people who are looking for information about writing a blog.
Consider your keywords – While writing your article, consider which keywords you think the reader of your post will likely be searching. If you write about web design, then of course you are going to want to try to get "web design" into the copy at least a couple of times. Don?t over-do it. At 500 words, 3 or 4 times are plenty. We don't want spam.
Images are important – A good visual representation of the subject matter of your post can serve to liven up your post at worst. At best, it will make the reader think about how the image is related to the subject matter and maybe even illicit a chuckle. "A picture is worth a thousand words" and a good image can get the reader involved and encourage them to stick around and read the text.
Try to be entertaining – Not all subjects are going to lend themselves to this one without some work. Remember that this blog is your "voice" on the web. Your personality should come through to some extent. I'm not saying to get rowdy (hey if that's who you are. . .) but, if the reader wanted to read a text-book to get their information, they would…but they'd probably be bored. If they get bored reading your post, they're going to look elsewhere. Think about Ben Stein in "Ferris Bueller's Day Off". If you write in that type of monotone, droning, almost hypnotizing, bland style, you can expect to bore your readers to sleep.
There are many important factors to successful blogging and everyone has their own way of doing things. But if you, even loosely, follow the guidelines above you are at least off to a good start.
I'm sure there are some of you out there that have other ideas on how to do this blogging thing and I'd love to hear what you have to say, so, please, leave your questions and comments below and thanks for reading my post!
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Evaluation of 4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole for antidiabetic applications: an in vitro and in vivo study
Priya Rani M
Akhila V. R
Krishnapriya, K. G
Rajasekharan, K. N
Department of Chemistry, University of Kerala, Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram 695 581, Kerala, India
The aim of the present study is to investigate the in vitro and in vivo antidiabetic activity of 4-amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole. Toxicity and in vitro antidiabetic study of the compound was carried out in L6 cell lines. In vivo antidiabetic studies were carried out in alloxan induced diabetic Wistar albino rats. In toxicity study, the compound showed an IC50 value of 973.62 µM. Significant changes in glucose uptake and Glut 4 translocation by 4-amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole suggested that the molecular mechanism of action is similar to that of insulin. In vivo treatment with 4-amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole at a concentration of 60 mg/kg bodyweight significantly decreased blood glucose and glycosylated haemoglobin levels in diabetic rats than in non-diabetic control rats. Oral administration of 4-amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole to the experimental groups also showed a highly significant reduction in total cholesterol level when compared with diabetic control rats These findings revealed that 4-amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole can be considered as a lead molecule for the control of type II diabetes.
4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole
Glucose uptake
Glut 4
SGOT
SGPT
liver marker enzymes
Rani M, P., V. R, A., K. G, K., K. N, R. (2019). Evaluation of 4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole for antidiabetic applications: an in vitro and in vivo study. Journal of Chemical Reactivity and Synthesis, 9(2), 21-37.
Priya Rani M; Akhila V. R; Krishnapriya, K. G; Rajasekharan, K. N. "Evaluation of 4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole for antidiabetic applications: an in vitro and in vivo study". Journal of Chemical Reactivity and Synthesis, 9, 2, 2019, 21-37.
Rani M, P., V. R, A., K. G, K., K. N, R. (2019). 'Evaluation of 4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole for antidiabetic applications: an in vitro and in vivo study', Journal of Chemical Reactivity and Synthesis, 9(2), pp. 21-37.
Rani M, P., V. R, A., K. G, K., K. N, R. Evaluation of 4-Amino-5-benzofuran-2-oyl-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)aminothiazole for antidiabetic applications: an in vitro and in vivo study. Journal of Chemical Reactivity and Synthesis, 2019; 9(2): 21-37.


BB King has had many guitars over the last 65 years, but they all have one thing in common, their name. Here's why.
Guitar players have all sorts of different reasons for naming their guitars, but few do so as a reminder that the instrument, however beloved, really isn't all that important. That, however, is exactly why BB King came to name every one of his guitars Lucille.
King was playing in a nightclub in Twist, Arkansas in 1949 when a fight broke out. It was winter, and the club was cold, so to heat it, a bucket full of kerosene had been placed in the middle of the dance floor and lit. During the fight, the bucket was knocked over and, in King's words 'a river of fire' consumed the dance floor. Everyone fled, including King. But once outside, BB realised that he'd left his guitar inside. Despite the blaze, and the fact that the wooden building was in danger of collapsing, King ran back inside to fetch his $30 Gibson acoustic.
The following morning, having been successful in retrieving the guitar without getting hurt, King discovered that the fight was over a woman named Lucille. 'I named my guitar Lucille to remind me never to do a thing like that again,' said King years later.
BB King graduated from playing $30 acoustic guitars in tiny nightclubs very quickly and over the years has played several guitars, including a Fender Telecaster and Gibson Les Paul Gold Top, each one called Lucille. But he's most famous for playing a Gibson ES-335 and ES-355; according to Gibson, BB started using an ES-355 as soon as the first one was built in 1958.
King favoured the semi-hollow bodied ES-335 and 355 over the Les Paul and other solid guitars because they allowed him 'to achieve greater volume at the fore of his orchestra,' according to Gibson. But that greater volume came at a price – feedback. So, to eliminate the feedback, BB stuffed the f-holes of his semi-hollow body guitars with towels.
When Gibson made the first Lucille production model in 1980, it based it on an ES-355TD (Thinline, dual-pickup). And, in keeping with BB's preference for filling the f-holes, they were removed altogether. Other features of the Gibson Lucille include mono and stereo output jacks, six position Varitone rotary dial, and maple neck.
The iconic ebony Lucille with gold hardware was joined by a cherry red model for a while, and there was even a white Lucille, a one-off made for Aerosmith's Joe Perry, and which he named after his wife, Billie.
In addition to the Gibson Lucille, there's also a more affordable Epiphone version. The Epiphone Lucile doesn't have quite as fancy a headstock as the Gibson model but is a beautiful guitar nonetheless. The original Lucille would be proud to have such a beautiful guitar named after her. Sadly, she probably never knew that one of the best exponents of the electric guitar ever to have laid his fingers on a fretboard named his guitars after her. BB King never met her and there's no record of what became of her after that night in Twist in 1949.


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Your Italian ancestors are just waiting to be discovered! The availability of Italian records has increased exponentially in the past few years, making research much easier than it has been. In this overview, we will discuss how to find the records you need (on film, on site and on line), what to look for in the records, and a tiny bit of history to put it all into perspective.
This class was presented to a live webinar (online seminar) audience on August 27, 2014. 1 hour 42 minutes plus 13 pages of handouts. The recording is also included as part of the�monthly or annual membership.


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Puppet Masters
Israeli occupation forces kill young Palestinian woman - 24th this year
Yuma Patel
Fri, 07 Aug 2020 17:48 UTC
© ODAY DAIBES/APA IMAGES
ISRAELI FORCES ON PATROL NEAR THE WEST BANK CITY OF JENIN IN MAY 2020.
A young Palestinian woman was pronounced dead on Friday afternoon after she succumbed to wounds sustained by Israeli military gunfire early Friday morning before dawn.
The Palestinian Ministry of Health confirmed that 23-year-old Dalia Samoudi died of a gunshot wound to her chest that punctured her aorta, liver, and pancreas, leaving her in critical condition.
After undergoing several surgeries, doctors were unable to save her, and she passed away.
Local media reported that Samoudi was injured during a violent Israeli search and arrest raid in the city of Jenin in the early hours of Friday morning.
According to reports from Wafa, the official news agency of the Palestinian Authority (PA), Israeli forces raided the al-Jaberiyyat neighborhood of Jenin where they "interrogated and threatened to re-arrest a former prisoner after breaking into his house."
In response to the army's raid, local youth clashed with the soldiers and reportedly attempted to block the army's passage further into the city, causing the soldiers to open fire on protesters.
Palestinian media said Israeli forces fired tear gas, sound bomb, and live ammunition during the raid.
Several reports from Arabic media said that Samoudi was not a part of the clashes, but was caught in the cross-fire and was hit with a bullet while in her home, allegedly while she was attempting to close her window due to the tear gas.
Wafa cited Mahmoud al-Saadi, Director of the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS), as saying that Israeli forces opened fire on an ambulance as it tried to reach Samoudi's house to evacuate her, leaving two bullet holes in the ambulance.
The Israeli military issued a statement on Friday, denying responsibility for Samoudi's death, saying that Israeli soldiers did not use live fire, and that it was Palestinian civilians who were using live ammunition.
Comment: Of course they would say that. They are pathological liars.
"Palestinians fired live fire, hurled rocks and explosive devices towards the troops. The troops responded with riot dispersal means," Reuters quoted an army spokesman as saying.
Comment: No one believes your cheap cover-ups.
Palestinians however denied using guns, saying that protesters were throwing rocks at the soldiers.
Samoudi is the 24th Palestinian to be killed by Israeli forces in the occupied Palestinian territories this year. In many cases, the Palestinian victims were unarmed when they were killed.
Israel has long been criticized for its "shoot-to-kill" policy, in which Israeli soldiers and police officers engage in lethal force against Palestinians in situations where it is not necessary, and their lives aren't immediately at risk.
Of the policy, Israeli human rights group B'Tselem has said: "The fact that Israeli security forces have time and again killed Palestinians who posed no danger reveals a chilling disparity between the official prohibition on such conduct and reality, including the current atmosphere in Israel, in which shooting to kill is acceptable at any time and under any circumstance, even when the danger has passed."
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Faith, Family, and Football
by UrbanFaith.com
THANKSGIVING GRACE: After taking in homeless teenager Michael Oher, the Tuohy family rediscovers the importance of sitting at the table together. Photos courtesy of Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros.
Part drama, part sports flick, part urban exposé, The Blind Side tells the inspiring true story of NFL star Michael Oher and the white family who transformed his life — and had theirs transformed as a result.
Ever since I saw the trailer for The Blind Side a few months ago, I've been eagerly anticipating its release but had a couple concerns. Could Sandra Bullock handle a more dramatic role? Could this film portray an inspiring true story without feeling like the Hallmark Channel's movie of the week? Fortunately, I saw an advanced screening of the film and was not disappointed.
Based on the book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis, this film brings to life the true and triumphant story of pro football player Michael Oher. As a black teen on the streets of Memphis, Michael is taken in by the Tuohys, a white and wealthy Christian family that helps him achieve success both academically and athletically.
Lewis's book weaves Oher's inspiring story together with a sober look at the college sports machine, tactical and economic trends in the NFL game, and the strange serendipity that often determines who makes it and who doesn't. The film's primary concern is the relationship between Oher and the Tuohy family.
Bullock's feisty performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy is one of her best, if not the best of her career to date (her dramatic turn in Crash was solid, but brief). It truly is an achievement on her part. She has noticeably grown as an actress in this role and takes her craft to a new level. Is it Oscar-worthy? Maybe. Initially it doesn't feel like an artsy, Oscar-caliber performance, but it's very good. The rest of the cast, which includes Tim McGraw and Kathy Bates, is solid. Newcomers Quinton Aaron (who plays Michael) and Jae Head (who plays the youngest Tuohy child, S.J.) hold their own and provide some of the film's most humorous moments with their brotherly rapport.
Unlike sports movies such as Remember the Titans or Facing the Giants, this film does not rely heavily on game-time action. Instead, it's an entertaining mix of sports, drama, and comedy. Relationships and values, along with the importance of education, are key themes.
The film's sentiments and heartfelt moments feel natural and believable. Writer-director John Lee Hancock's script uses Christian themes without coming across as preachy. Instead, he focuses on the actions of the characters and their motivations.
Unfortunately, toward the end of the film, it seems Hancock is uncertain about how and where he should actually conclude the story. This unevenness reflects the film's sometimes schizophrenic mood swings: Is it a light family drama, an inspirational sports flick, or a gritty look at inner-city poverty and dysfunction? Of course, there's no reason why the movie shouldn't aspire to be all of these things, and The Blind Side pulls it off most of the time. However, the film's latter portion would've benefited from a tighter, more focused narrative.
Still, The Blind Side's virtues far outweigh any of its narrative flaws. I especially enjoyed the concepts of faith and mission throughout the film. Several characters do things in the name of "Christian duty," but not all are truly sincere. Even when intentions are pure, outsiders question the motives of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, which leads them to doubt themselves. Though I wish this theme would've been developed more throughout the entire storyline, I'm glad it was addressed because it is a very relatable and real concern that many of us experience in our efforts to live out our faith by giving and serving others.
Some may initially write this off as another "white family saves the day for a black kid" story, but the film isn't really about that. Sure, this is technically one aspect of the movie, but what makes this story different is that it really happened. The Blind Side not only shows how the Tuohy family was a blessing to Michael, but how Michael was a blessing to the Tuohys.
Michael Oher is currently a star right tackle for the Baltimore Ravens. And no matter what NFL team you ordinarily support, believe me, it will be hard for you to root against Oher once you've seen this movie. The Blind Side hits theaters nationwide this weekend, and I highly recommend it. It's funny, uplifting, and thoughtful on many levels — a definite must-see during this Thanksgiving season. ___________________________________________________________________
The Blind Side: Rated PG-13, for one scene involving brief violence, drug, and sexual references. There's some minor language, but it's usually rebuked by characters within the film; 128 minutes long. Opens: Friday, Nov. 20 Released by: Alcon Entertainment/Warner Bros. Written and Directed by: John Lee Hancock Cast: Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates


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