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How Can New Muslims Cope in the Workplace?
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The world of work can cause many challenges for Muslims who are trying to live their life according to Islamic principles. But for a new Muslim these challenges can be greater, especially during the time of their transition from their old life to their new life.
For most new Muslims who have grown up in the West, it's usually a given that once they leave school or university they will look for a job to support themselves.
Decisions about what type of work they do will have been based on the principles that they adhered to before Islam.
But once they have accepted Islam as their way of life and said their Shahadah, another set of principles and guidelines come to play; some of which may conflict with the decisions they had previously made.
So how can this be managed?
There is no one single answer, as every situation is different, but below are some thoughts on some of the challenges that may be faced.
Need to Work
In Islam, the responsibility of supporting the family financially falls to the husband or the father, so if a man is able to work, he should do whatever is necessary and lawful to meet his responsibilities.
But for a woman, if she is married and her husband can support her, she would be able to not work at all. This concept can seem quite strange to a woman raised in the West, especially if she doesn't yet have children, and it can take some time to adjust to the role shift permitted by Islam.
However, for many women, their current situation may dictate that they have to work because they need to support themselves financially, they have debts or loans that they need to pay off, or their husbands need them to share the responsibility with them.
The question then becomes, if work is available, where is the best place to work and what needs to be considered?
Lawful Work
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"The son of Adam will not be dismissed from before his Lord on the Day of Resurrection until he has been questioned about five things: his life and how he spent it, his youth and how he used it, his wealth and how he earned it and how he disposed of it, and how he acted upon what he acquired of knowledge." (At-Tirmidhi)
The last three things that we'll be questioned on give the guidance that we need to answer that question. Money has to be earned in a lawful way and used in a lawful manner, and if we know that something is not lawful, that it is disliked or forbidden, that has to be taken into account when making decisions about work, as we'll be questioned about that too.
So what are the implications of that for a new Muslim who is maybe in a job that involves alcohol, pork, interest, gambling, girly magazines or any other manner of forbidden factors?
If it's easy to leave that job or to become your own boss, that would obviously be the best thing to do, as soon as possible, but that isn't always easy, especially in the current economic climate or if you have obligations that need to be met. In cases of necessity, the Islamic ruling is to take the least harmful option, but only to the extent that it is necessary to meet the need. So if you have to work, you should be looking for lawful alternatives.
Work-Based Challenges
Even if the activity of the workplace is lawful, there may be other challenges that have to be overcome in order to fulfill your Islamic responsibilities. Some of which will be touched on here.
Praying the obligatory prayers at work within the correct time for prayer is something that many people find challenging, especially new Muslims who are just learning to pray. It may be that they are nervous about telling the people they work with that they became Muslims, it may be that they are uncomfortable with the prospect of someone else possibly seeing them pray when they aren't yet confident about it themselves, or it may be that their particular type of work makes it difficult to take breaks at the times they would need to.
The sooner you take steps to work out how to start praying at work, the easier it is. In most Western countries there are laws that enable people to perform religious obligations at work, and, as prayer is an obligation on you, your workplace is obliged to let you pray, as long as you still do the work and the hours that you are contracted to do. For most people, praying needn't disturb the work routine too much; it can usually be performed during a lunch break and an afternoon tea break, as these can usually be timed to fit in with the prayer times.
You can pray anywhere at work (except in the bathroom), as long as the place is clean and quiet, and you have enough room to prostrate. So, if your workplace doesn't have a dedicated place for prayer, you can use any quiet unused room, a store room or even a stairwell that's not used much. A tip that I find useful is to utilize the ruling of wiping over thin socks when doing ablution (wudu'). This can avoid a lot of embarrassing moments for work colleagues catching you with your feet in the washbasin.
Starting to wear hijab at work is a massive step for many new Muslim sisters. They imagine that it will completely change their relationship with their colleagues and may even cause some people to reject them altogether. This rarely happens in reality. Most working environments are generally tolerant of diversity these days, and the difference is felt more by the person putting on the hijab, as it's a very significant step in her life, than it is by her colleagues, who may not be that surprised if they have noticed other subtle changes happening.
Some women bite the bullet and put the hijab on very early in their life as Muslims, and that can sometimes be easier. Although hijab isn't one of the five Pillars of Islam, yet it is an obligation that should be worked towards as you begin to understand its Islamic significance. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Actions are but by intentions…"
(Al-Bukhari)
So it should be done to gain the pleasure of God and not worn just as a fashion item or to fit in. Many sisters find it easier to gradually islamicize their clothing and gradually starting to wear longer and looser clothing when they go out.
Khalwah
Avoiding being alone with someone of the opposite gender, or Khalwah, can be quite a challenge in many workplaces. The fact that anyone could walk in the room stops it being the forbidden Khalwah, but it is advisable wherever possible not to spend much time alone with someone of the opposite gender, as the workplace is notorious for being a place where illicit relationships develop due to shared interests and proximity.
If as a woman you do have to work closely with men, try to follow the general guidelines when in mixed gender situations, i.e. wear hijab or as close to it as you are ready to, stay in the open or have others around you whenever possible, avoid intense eye contact and touching, keep discussions work-related avoiding personal topics and use a work-like tone of voice. And men should do likewise when with women. Insha'Allah this will help to avoid potential problems.
Another area that some people find difficult is how to cope with work-based socializing, both within the workplace and after work. It's preferable to develop relationships with people of the same gender at work, although the challenge here can sometimes be how to avoid being pulled into gossip or lewd conversations and to avoid alcohol-linked activities and yet still retain a friendly relationship.
It may be that pulling away from these types of situations may start to change your friendships with your colleagues, but if you focus on the fact that you're doing it for the sake of Allah it will make it easier. Your friendships are likely to change anyway, once you have said your Shahadah, as your interests will start to shift. It is however important to maintain good relationships as far as possible with work colleagues, as this can be a very powerful form of Dawah.
In Islam, work is regarded as an act of worship if certain conditions are met and it is permitted for both men and women to work. As the Prophet said:
"No one would eat a better food than that he eats from his own hands (his earnings), and Allah's Prophet Dawud used to eat from his own hands." (Al-Bukhari)
It is far better to work and support oneself earning a lawful living in a lawful manner, than to live off others or the State.
{Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has faith, verily, to them will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure, and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.} (Quran 16: 97)
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PATEK PHILIPPE & GENEVE
Two great firms and the same philosophy
The Jeswani family founded Geneve Company in 1989 with the opening of a shop in the south of Gran Canaria. The meteoric evolution of Geneve is reflected today with its six points of sale, making it the reference in High Watches and Jewellery in Gran Canaria.
An example of Geneve's professionalism is that in 1995, only six years after its foundation, it became the official retailer of Patek Philippe, the greatest exponent of Swiss Haute Horlogerie. This is an extraordinarily short period of time for Patek Philippe to place its trust in a new distributor and proof that Geneva saw something very special in Geneve and the Jeswani family.
Both Patek Philippe and Geneve base their philosophy on reliability and stability, so the relationship between the two firms has been consolidated and evolved over the years. Since 2021, in its boutique in Triana Street in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Geneve has an exclusive space dedicated to Patek Philippe, where the customer can literally breathe the genes of the Genevan firm. In this space, time disappears as Patek Philippe customers give free rein to their passion by chatting about watches, history and watchmaking culture with Geneve's consultants specialising in the brand.
PATEK PHILIPPE COLLECTION
PATEK PHILIPPE TWENTY 4 AUTOMATIC 7300/1200A-011
PATEK PHILIPPE NAUTILUS AUTOMATIC 7118/1R-010
PATEK PHILIPPE COMPLICATIONS CALATRAVA PILOT TRAVEL TIME 7234R-001
PATEK PHILIPPE COMPLICATIONS ANNUAL CALENDAR 4948G-010
PATEK PHILIPPE GRAND COMPLICATIONS PERPETUAL CALENDAR 5320G-001
Extraordinary pieces
Many extraordinary Patek Philippe models have found their way into the hands of their owners through Geneve. That is why at Geneve it is impossible for us to single out one of them over another. "Each Patek Philippe is an extraordinary piece, so it is difficult to choose one watch in particular.
At Geneve we feel very proud when we recall the anecdotes that the passion that Patek Philippe arouses in our customers has generated, some of them truly extraordinary: "In 2014, one of our passionate customers reserved one of the 175th anniversary commemorative pieces to give to his daughter on her 18th birthday. His daughter was five years old at the time he purchased the piece. This is unbeatable proof of the passion and loyalty that Patek Philippe inspires. It is also proof of a concept that the Genevan manufacture has impeccably developed through one of the most famous slogans in history: "You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generations".
Patek Philippe watches and the passion for the brand are passed down from generation to generation. This is linked to the concept of the family, a social but also a business structure that is key to the philosophy of the Genevan company. Today, the fourth generation of the Stern family has taken over the reins of Patek Philippe with complete independence. As is the case with virtually all of its distributors around the world, Geneve is also based on this business concept; it is a company that has been run by the Jeswani family since its foundation. Sharing passion and values is a fundamental factor in Patek Philippe's relationship with its retailers, and this is unequivocally true of Geneve.
"You never actually own a Patek Philippe. You merely look after it for the next generations".
"The manufacture always takes the time to develop the most perfect watches or to determine new technical developments"
PATEK PHILIPPE – THE LAST FAMILY-OWNED INDEPENDENT GENEVAN WATCH MANUFACTURER
Patek Philippe history
The Stern family has owned the Patek Philippe manufacture since 1932, when they became the sole shareholders of what is now the oldest independent Geneva manufacture in the hands of a single family.
The freedom that comes with being an independent company has meant that Henri, then Philippe and today Thierry Stern have been able to lead the evolution and growth of Patek Philippe with determination, passion and loyalty to the company's founding values, which have prevailed since its creation in 1839.
This autonomy has also given them the privilege of being able to project a vision for the future, without being accountable to immediacy. The Manufacture always takes the time necessary to fine-tune the most perfect timepieces or to determine new technical developments.
Patek Philippe also benefits from total creative freedom. The Manufacture controls the entire watchmaking process, from design to production, controlling from start to finish each and every part that leaves the Manufacture, according to its exacting criteria of quality and excellence.
Today, Thierry Stern, President of Patek Philippe, is already working to train and raise the awareness of the next generation to continue the legacy of excellence, while remaining absolutely faithful to the values that have forged the company's worldwide reputation.
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PATEK PHILIPPE GRAN CANARIA
A space dedicated exclusively to Patek Philippe watches
Located in Triana Street, in the city of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria,
Geneve Company has the privilege of being an Authorised Patek Philippe Retailer in Las Palmas.
"Our boutique is located in Calle Triana and has an area dedicated exclusively to Patek Philippe watches".

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This patient presented with headaches and left-sided pulsatile tinnitus, having no other symptoms.
Arterial and venous images of left common carotid injection during diagnostic angiography show sigmoid sinus (light blue) single hole fistula (red) supplied by occipital and middle meningeal artery branches (pink), draining retrogradely into the transverse sinus (green). The ipsilateral jugular outflow is occluded. Extensive retrograde drainage into cortical veins is present (blue). This is a high grade fistula, reflective of brain venous congestion, at high risk of hemorrhage and other congestion-related issues such as seizures.
The patient returned for treatment 2 weeks later, and reported that her tinnitus has disappeared. The pre-treatment angiogram, below, showed that the left transverse sinus proximal to the fistula has occluded (bright green arrow points to new occlusion), such that the fistula (red) empties into a short segment of the transverse sinus, and having now nowhere else to go, drains exclusively into cerebral cortical veins (blue arrows), which then in retrograde fashion opacify the torcula and right transverse sinus (dark green). We typically caution our pre-embo patients to contact us should their tinnitus improve, for this very reason.


This document describes the policy of the Jimmy Nelson Foundation in relation to its goals and how it aims to reach them.
The Jimmy Nelson Foundation supports cultural diversity worldwide, with indigenous culture at the centre. The Foundation is a charitable organisation financing indigenous documentation projects at cultural festivals and gatherings around the world.
It goes without saying that indigenous cultures around the world are under threat. However, our approach is based on positivity and possibilities. Indigenous and original knowledge can teach us an invaluable amount about ourselves, about others and how to look after the planet. Traditional knowledge of indigenous societies can also contribute to modern vision's of technology, science – even medicine, and provide us with examples of sustainable living. In anticipation of losing cultural colours in the process of global change, we want to emphasise that these cultures have not "passed away" yet. In fact, we want to highlight with our projects, that they are there and celebrate them in order to sustain the future of diverse indigenous cultural expressions.
The Jimmy Nelson Foundation transfers the results of each project on to an online platform: a 'digital fireplace' or visual archive of indigenous cultures. The Foundation differs from other cultural projects, in its positive and creative approach for touching upon indigenous empowerment.
Volunteers for the supported projects are selected from our local networks on the ground and from online applications in response to our application call each year. These calls have their specific requirements listed on the website. Applicants have to first become a Friend of the Foundation, before they can apply to join the projects. Also, an own contribution is required.
After applying, all applicants will be carefully assessed by the Jimmy Nelson Foundation and will thereafter be selected for a shortlist of suitable project volunteers from our database of applicants. After establishing whether an applicant is eligible, the board makes the final decision on whether he/she/they will be invited on a project journey (each for different projects) after which an agreement is drawn up between the foundation and the applicant stating the applicant's responsibilities. For each project the Foundation accepts on average three volunteers.
To be able to carry out their activities and support projects, the Jimmy Nelson Foundation raises funds from the public. We organise events, carry out media and direct mailing campaigns and use networking of board and organisation for informal fundraising.
The Jimmy Nelson Foundation exists next to Jimmy Nelson Pictures. The Jimmy Nelson Foundation is a separate and independent entity, which is supported by Jimmy Nelson Pictures. This support is periodical and takes the shape of personnel and financial assistance. The Jimmy Nelson Foundation is aware of the risks of seeming conflicts of interests and has taken the necessary steps to mitigate these risks. The Jimmy Nelson Foundation is led by its board. The board is aided by the advisory board. Both the board and advisory board receive no remuneration for their work. The board hires and assigns personnel to achieve the foundation's goals and meet the responsibilities. Personnel is remunerated competitively.


I believe "midwifery" has always been and should continue to be the loving act of grandmothers, mothers, sisters and friends assisting ladies in the blessing of having a new baby. I believe that the practice of midwifery is distinct from the practice of medicine in that it pertains to a normal life cycle, not an illness. My role in this normal life cycle is that of support person (Doula) and at times, guardian. As a Christian, mother and grandmother, I believe that a woman's spiritual and emotional needs in childbearing are as important as adequate medical care. I believe in every woman's right to the birth setting and attendants of her choice. Each woman is unique, and her care should be tailored to meet her individual needs. I believe it is each person's privilege and responsibility to manage their own body - making the Doula/client or midwife/client relationship one of mutual understanding and trust. I am committed to every effort that enhances a loving, gentle, and safe birth experience.
Christian midwives are scarce and I believe God has placed a deep desire in my heart to carry on the oldest physical ministry of women next to motherhood itself. My desire is to assist women who want to experience the joy of having a truly natural birth.
Many wonderful things happen during births and I always look for God's hand and His surprises in addition to the precious miracle of the birth.
I will stand with you in faith as the Lord calls forth your baby. As a midwife, I will assist you with the skills God has allowed me to have but I will not interfere with the ordained function of the authority of the family.
I feel both proud and humbled to know that I am a midwife, called to serve women and families at one of the most important events of their lives - called to a task that uses my mind, body, senses, spirit, heart and imagination to their full extent, called to work that drains, empties and tires me and yet fills my heart to overflowing.


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Guide to Saskatchewan ancestry, family history and genealogy: birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, family history, and military records.
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Quick Guide To S.H.I.E.L.D. Comics
WHAT IF EPISODE THREE SPOILERS AHEAD!
Episode three of What If…? gave us the return of Fury and Coulson, and seeing as I've recently exhausted my Loki and Black Widow comics, I think it's time to focus a bit more on the agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Now, there aren't that many comics dedicated to the organisation, but there are few of interest to check out:
Nick Fury, Agent Of S.H.I.E.L.D. by Jim Steranko
The year is 1966. The glamorous adventures of sophisticated espionage agents rule movies, novels, and television…but not comic books.
Enter Jim Steranko.
This trailblazing artist would soon take over both the writing and penciling duties of Strange Tales, bringing with him a bold style of equal parts cinematic verve and mindbending psychedelia. The result is a groundbreaking series of spy stories that startled readers with their pacing, design, and sheer genius.
The year is 2000. Now Steranko's legendary tales of Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. are collected for a new generation—and they're just as innovative and eye-popping as ever!
Not for everyone, but this does feature one of Fury's earliest appearances and a lot of S.H.I.E.L.D. escapades!
S.H.I.E.L.D.: Perfect Bullets by Mark Waid
High-tech weapons. High-stakes missions. High-octane adventure! For the men and women of S.H.I.E.L.D., it's just another day in the field! Special Agent Phil Coulson brings together the best and the brightest, the gifted and the elite, normal people and superhumans from across the Marvel Universe on an as-needed basis to confront, combat and curtail dangers beyond the scope of any conventional peace-keeping force!
This may be better if you're looking for a more modern take on S.H.I.E.L.D., without needing a tonne of previous comic knowledge. Each issue is self contained, and features a different Avengers interacting with Coulson and co. Though, a quick word of warning – Coulson is very much the main character here, and the rest of the team from the TV show aren't featured as much as they probably should. Still, this could be a good one to read if you want more of Coulson's adventures!
S.H.I.E.L.D. Secret History by Kathryn Immonen
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of S.H.I.E.L.D. with 5 action packed tales! Learn why Quake makes the perfect agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. See what happens when Mockingbird is forced to take matters into her own hands after someone close to her is murdered. Then find out if Nick Fury of the present can work alongside his father in a team-up that's 50 years in the making. Also, when Agent May leads a team of new recruits on a training mission, will she be able to save the day when everything goes wrong? Plus: Agent Carter is back in an all-new adventure that reveals her secret history with S.H.I.E.L.D.!
Another collection of one-shots for those of us who love the more famous agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.! I will say though, it will be best to look up any character you're not quite sure on, especially Nick Fury and Nick Fury Jnr!
And that's my guide to S.H.I.E.L.D. comics! I wish that there were more, especially for those new to comics, but sadly there isn't currently!
But, as always, if you have any questions, leave them down below and I'll get you the answers you need!
Previous 18th/25th August Marvel Comic Releases
Next 1st September Marvel Comic Releases
Five Disabled Marvel Characters
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Q: R Markdown printing different table to environment I have created a number of data frames in an R script. One of those is first_year_takeup, and another is first_year_takeup2.
Both of these are created using the same methods, and produce the correct output results in the Global Environment.
> print(first_year_takeup)
First.Year
1       0.241
2       0.344
3       0.447
4       0.551
5       0.632
6       0.713
7       0.793
8       0.816
9       0.839
10      0.862

> print(first_year_takeup2)
First.Year
1       0.172
2       0.218
3       0.264
4       0.310
5       0.436
6       0.689
7       0.747
8       0.862
9       0.862
10      0.862

However, when I try printing these directly in an RMarkdown file, first_year_takeup2 prints correctly (on the right), but first_year_takeup (on the left) prints entirely incorrectly.

It is taking data from another dataframe variable and repeating this multiple times, before seemingly extrapolating randomly from row 8. Is there any common reasons why this could happen?
This is the same for three other instances of the same paired variables - both show correctly in the global environment but one instance always prints incorrectly through markdown.
I've tried changing variable names, removing all other rmarkdown tables, deleting the environment and history, restarting the R session, but nothing has helped so far.
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I have a dataset, new_data which has been subset from a larger dataset.
   Bus.Use                   Pay.Method Bus.Pass.Max Bus.Freq.Total
1      Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            3.0
2      Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          399            1.5
3      Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            3.0
4      Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          399            5.0
5      Yes Yearly Pass (term-time only)          499            9.0
6      Yes       Yearly Pass (12-month)         600+           22.0
7      Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            1.5
8       No                                         0            0.0
9      Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          199            3.0
10     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            1.5
11      No                                         0            0.0
12     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          299            3.0
13     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          199            5.0
14      No                                       199            0.0
15     Yes       Yearly Pass (12-month)          299            7.0
16     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          199            1.5
17     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets         600+            3.0
18     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets            0            5.0
19      No                                       199            0.0
20     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            3.0
21     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          199            7.0
22     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          299            3.0
23     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          399            1.5
24     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          299            3.0
25     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets           99            3.0
26     Yes     Single/Return/Day ticket          199            5.0
27     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          199            3.0
28     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          199           15.0
29     Yes           Pack of 10 tickets          299            3.0

I obtain two variables from this dataset as follows:
first_year_300_bus_pass <- new_data %>%
  filter(Bus.Use == 'Yes') %>%
  filter(!Pay.Method %in% c('Yearly Pass (12-month)', 'Yearly Pass (term-time only)')) %>%
  filter(!Bus.Pass.Max %in% c('600+', '599', '499', '399')) %>%
  summarize(Mean = mean(Bus.Freq.Total))

and
first_year_7_bus_pass <- new_data %>%
  filter(Bus.Use == 'Yes') %>%
  filter(!Pay.Method %in% c('Yearly Pass (12-month)', 'Yearly Pass (term-time only)')) %>%
  filter(Bus.Freq.Total < 7) %>%
  summarize(Mean = mean(Bus.Freq.Total))

In the Global environment, the results I get are 3.97 and 3.025 respectively.
However, in RMarkdown, the results I get printing these variables are 3.75 and 3.025 respectively.
The 3.75 result appears to come from the first result if the Bus.Pass.Max filter is ignored?
Maybe this will help in reproducing the results.

A: Delete the environment and history one time and rerun the code. It should fix.

A: Since the question does not include a reproducible example we can't replicate the error, but we can print the two vectors in a table using knitr::kable() as follows.
First the Rmd file:
---
title: "printVectors"
author: "lg"
date: "5/10/2020"
output:
  word_document: default
  html_document: default
---

```{r setup, include=FALSE}
knitr::opts_chunk$set(echo = TRUE)
```

```{r createData,eval = TRUE, echo = FALSE}
library(knitr)
text1 <- "row first_year_takeup
1       0.241
2       0.344
3       0.447
4       0.551
5       0.632
6       0.713
7       0.793
8       0.816
9       0.839
10      0.862"

first_year_takeup <- read.table(text = text1,header = TRUE)[2]

text2 <- "row first_year_takeup2
1       0.172
2       0.218
3       0.264
4       0.310
5       0.436
6       0.689
7       0.747
8       0.862
9       0.862
10      0.862"

first_year_takeup2 <- read.table(text = text2,header = TRUE)[2]

combined <- data.frame(first_year_takeup,first_year_takeup2)

```

## Print the table

`r kable(combined)`

...and the output when knit to Microsoft Word:

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When I comes to Impressive Wedding venues I have to say, I don't think, I have been to anything as impressive as Stoneleigh Abbey, in Kenilworth, Warwickshire. I will go as far to say that I have been to Stoneleigh Abbey a few times to capture weddings, but on this occasion I decided to upgrade my car because I was so ashamed of getting out of it, especially as I was parked in-between A stunning Land rover and a Porsche! Victoria & Stuart had a wonderful mix of Scottish and English guests and this was reflected in the wedding attire, the Scottish wore Kilts and the English, well they wore suits ;@> Their wedding was relaxing and this match the scene, with a picturesque view of the River Avon, stunning Architecture. I'm looking forward to being invited back to Stoneleigh Abbey to soak myself in this wonderfully scenic wedding venue situated in the beautiful warwickshire countryside.


The Onondaga County Water Authority ("OCWA") was created as a public benefit corporation, pursuant to Public Authorities Law Article 5, Title 7, to carry out its purpose of benefiting the people of Onondaga County and State of New York, to supply and sell water for domestic, commercial and public purposes. Among the powers granted to OCWA under Public Authorities Law Section 1154 is the power to make contracts and to execute all necessary and convenient instruments to further OCWA's stated public purpose. The only provision in OCWA's enabling act which specifies a required procurement procedure is that found in Public Authorities Law Section 1166 which addresses "construction contracts". In general, there are no statutory requirements for public authorities to competitively bid procurement contracts. While there are no statutory or common law requirements for a public benefit corporation to make purchases such as equipment purchases through public bidding, it has been the practice in the past and now it will be the formal policy of OCWA that it will actively solicit competition for such procurements. Whether competition is solicited pursuant to a formal competitive bidding process or a less formal method such as obtaining proposals or verbal or written quotations, will depend upon the nature of the particular purchase. In addition, it is understood that the Executive Director may, for cause, make exceptions and waive certain procedures outlined hereafter upon a record to be maintained. By promoting the competitive securing of goods and services, OCWA will assure the prudent and economic use of public monies in the best interests of the citizens of Onondaga County and State of New York, and will facilitate the acquisition of goods and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible cost under the circumstances. It is also the intention of this Policy to guard against favoritism, extravagance, fraud and corruption, and, wherever possible within existing laws, to promote and support local businesses and industry. The implementation of this voluntary purchasing policy will foster a greater degree of public accountability on the part of OCWA and those involved in the procurement process and will provide greater assurance that procurements will be based upon the best interests of the citizens of Onondaga County and State of New York.
OCWA hereby formally adopts the following written procedure ("procedure") applicable to all purchases of goods and services after January 1, 2010. This procedure is meant to actively promote competitive procurements of all goods and services, with very limited exceptions, as set forth herein. OCWA staff is hereby directed to comply with this procedure and to retain the necessary documentation as required herein to substantiate such compliance. This procedure shall be included in the OCWA Employee Handbook along with the OCWA Purchasing Policy Statement related thereto.
All contracts or orders for work, material or supplies performed or furnished in connection with construction costing in excess of $10,000, shall be awarded pursuant to a Resolution of the OCWA Board. In any such construction contract, OCWA may provide a program for the payment of damages for delays and incentive awards in order to encourage timely project completion. All such contracts for such public construction work shall be awarded by OCWA to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in a manner provided for herein under the heading "Advertising and Opening of Bids".
The bidder whose bid is accepted shall give security for the faithful performance of the contact, pursuant to the requirements and exceptions set forth in State Finance Law Section 137, and such other security as OCWA may require, and may be required to maintain any construction done under the contract for such period as shall be stipulated, all in the manner prescribed and required by OCWA. The sufficiency of such security shall, in addition to the justification and acknowledgement, be approved by OCWA's Executive Director. All bids and proposals shall be publicly opened by the OCWA Board or its duly authorized staff. If the bidder whose bid or proposal has been accepted after formal written notification shall neglect or refuse to accept the contract within ten working days after written notice that the contract has been awarded on the bid or proposal, or if he/she accepts but does not designate the contract and give proper security, OCWA shall have the right to declare his/her deposit forfeited.
No bid or proposal shall be accepted from or any contract awarded to, any person or corporation who is in arrears to OCWA upon any obligation of OCWA. Every contract when made and entered into, as herein provided for, shall be executed in duplicate, one copy which shall be held by OCWA and one copy which shall be delivered to the contractor.
Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, Purchase Requisitions for goods, equipment and services by OCWA involving an expenditure on a reasonably anticipated annual basis of more than $20,000.00, shall be made pursuant to an open competitive bidding process as set forth herein and shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder furnishing the security required by OCWA for the purchase after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner provided for by this procedure. In any case where a responsible bidder's gross price is reducible by an allowance for the value of used machinery, equipment apparatus or tools to be traded in by OCWA, the gross price shall be reduced by the amount of such allowance, for the purposes of determining the low bid. In cases where two or more responsible bidders furnishing the required security submit identical bids as to price, OCWA's Board may award the contract to any of such bidders. OCWA reserves its discretion to reject all bids and re-advertise for new bids in the manner provided for in this procedure.
Purchase Requisitions for goods, services or equipment over $5,000.00 but less than $20,000.00, the Executive Director or his/her designee shall obtain, whenever possible, three or more written quotes, whenever possible, and shall document and retain those quotes for a period of a least two years.
Purchase Requisitions for goods, services or equipment involving a total purchase price of less than $5,000.00, but more than $2,000.00, the Executive Director or his designee shall, whenever possible, seek to obtain at least three verbal or telephone quotes from different vendors and document the substance of those quotes (i.e. vendor name, date, time, contact person, including reasons for those not choosing to quote). For non-recurring small purchases, at levels of less than $2,000.00, competitive quotes are not required.
Contracts involving reconstruction or other repair activities otherwise not covered under "Construction Contracts" above shall be subject to the requirements set forth herein for purchase of goods, services and equipment.
In the event that the Executive Director or his/her designee are unable to obtain three or more written or verbal quotes, a memorandum to the file shall be prepared setting forth the circumstances surrounding the failure to obtain the three quotes.
It is the policy of OCWA to negotiate professional services contracts on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualification for the type of professional services required and at fair and reasonable fees. In the procurement of professional services requiring special skill and training, OCWA's staff shall encourage any professional firms engaged in the lawful practice of the profession to submit a statement of qualifications and performance data. OCWA's staff shall evaluate the current statements of qualifications and performance data and request proposals from three or more, where possible, professional firms regarding the scope of work and proposed methods of approach to the assignment. The proposal shall, as OCWA's staff deems necessary for the project, specify the direct labor costs, the hourly billing rates in each labor category, the estimated time for each labor category and the indirect costs and lump sum proposals, if applicable. OCWA will select, in order of preference, based upon criteria established in the Request for Proposals, the professional firm deemed to be the most qualified to provide the services required. OCWA staff shall negotiate a contract with the most qualified professional firm for the professional services required at a compensation, which the OCWA deems to be fair and reasonable. In making this decision, OCWA will take into account the estimated value of the services to be rendered, including the cost, scope, complexity and professional nature thereof. The contract shall specify the factors deemed necessary by OCWA staff, including the allowable indirect costs, the direct labor costs and the hourly labor billing rates in any labor category for any professional firm selected to render services to OCWA and the determination of the reasonableness of cost shall include, among other things, the direct labor costs of the professional firm for such services, plus "allowable indirect costs". Such "allowable indirect costs" of a professional firm are defined as those costs generally associated with overhead which cannot be specifically identified with a single project or contract and are considered reasonable and allocable within the profession. OCWA may, subject to these provisions, contract with the professional service provider under a retainer type agreement which delegates to OCWA staff authority to approve specific work task assignments to be performed within a general scope of services. Should OCWA be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the professional firm considered to be the most qualified, at a fee OCWA determines to be fair and reasonable, negotiations with that professional firm shall be formally terminated. OCWA shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified professional firm. Failing accord with the second most qualified professional firm, OCWA shall formally terminate negotiations. OCWA shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified professional firm, and so forth, until it has selected the most qualified firm in order of competence and qualifications that will provide the services at a reasonable cost. OCWA will enter into an agreement based upon the condition set forth herein.
For procurements of professional services, related to legal and engineering services, OCWA shall use the respective adopted policies and procedures related thereto.
Leases of equipment shall also be awarded after a competitive process. OCWA staff shall obtain, whenever possible, formal written quotations or proposals from three or more vendors for any lease involving in excess of $5,000.00 annually. Such written quotations or proposals shall set forth the particulars as to the equipment to be provided and details as to cost, on an annual and total lease basis, which may be used for evaluation of the proposal. The lease shall also include details as to additional cost beyond the base lease amount necessary to properly evaluate the equipment to be leased prior to award to the successful vendor. For leases involving an annual total lease expense of less than $5,000.00, OCWA staff shall secure at least three informal quotes, whenever possible, and perform the same evaluation before making a recommendation to the Executive Director relative to the selection of a lessor for the equipment to be leased. Leases in excess of $20,000.00 shall be approved by the Board.
Repair and maintenance services provided by the original equipment manufacturer, supplier or installer are exempt from the quoting aspect of this policy when their services are required due to a specific or proprietary type of equipment.
It is the policy of the OCWA to promote competition in the procurement process, whenever possible. Toward that end, the Agency will not specify the product of a certain manufacturer to the exclusion of all other comparable products, except where such a designation is required for the public interest, such as where local geographic, security, public health or other conditions require the use of and only the type of equipment specified. Where OCWA specifies a particular article or type of equipment which it regards as its general standard, it will provide that any other manufacturer of a similar equipment may meet the specifications if his or her product is reasonably equivalent to that mentioned as the standard. Only in those instances where OCWA is required to secure equipment or service from a sole source of reasons of local geographic, security, public health or other conditions, may a purchase of such items or service be made without a competitive procurement process. In such instance, the Board shall by resolution declare the need to purchase the equipment or service from a sole source vendor prior to purchase.
Notwithstanding any of the other provisions in this procedure, in the case of public emergency arising out of an accident or other unforeseen occurrence or condition whereby circumstances affecting OCWA buildings, property, pipelines, or the life, health, safety or property of OCWA employees, customers or the general public require immediate action which cannot await a competitive process or competitive bidding, contracts for public work or the purchase of supplies, materials or equipment or services may be let by OCWA's Executive Director or his designee by immediate contract and the Executive Director may temporarily dispense with the competitive bidding or procurement requirements set forth herein. However, a good faith emergency must exist and while the emergency procurements do not require competitive bidding, it is nevertheless the policy and procedure of OCWA that such procurements must, wherever possible, be made at the lowest possible cost to OCWA and must be later affirmed by OCWA's Board. Declarations of Emergency shall be documented in writing.
Standardization should be utilized only where there are strong reasons of efficiency or economy. It is OCWA's policy and procedure that it will not specify the product of a certain manufacturer to the exclusion of all other comparable products, except where such a designation is required for the public interest. Although OCWA may specify a particular article or type of equipment which it regards as its general standard, it should provide that any other manufacturer of a similar object may meet the specifications if his or her product is reasonably equivalent to that mentioned as the standard. Nevertheless, in those instances where the public interest requires that OCWA standardize, such standardization may only occur upon the adoption of a Resolution by a vote of at least three-fifths of all the members of the Board stating that, for reasons of efficiency or economy, there is a need for standardization. Even where OCWA standardizes on a particular article or type of equipment, competitive bids or quotes from all suppliers of that article or type in upstate New York or, if necessary, outside the area should be actively solicited to promote competition. In such case, the Executive Director, or designee, shall contract with the lowest responsible bidder, or the party providing the lowest quote, furnishing the required security after any public advertisement as may be required herein. Such Resolution of standardization shall contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption.
Surplus and second-hand supplies, material or equipment may be purchased by OCWA without competitive bidding from the Federal Government, the State of New York or from any other political subdivision, district or public benefit corporation.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this procedure, OCWA is authorized to make purchases of material, equipment or supplies, when available, utilizing the County or State's existing, current competitive procurement lists directly. The sole exception is in the instance where bids have already been received by OCWA for the purchase by OCWA of the material, equipment or supplies, and such purchase cannot be made upon the same terms, conditions and specifications and at a lower price through the County or State. When there are multiple local vendors for the same product at the same price under these State or County contract lists, it is OCWA's policy to distribute purchase among all of these vendors and thereby equitably distribute business opportunities to as many local vendors as practical.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Procurement Policy regarding the procurement of goods, equipment and services (not involving construction), the Executive Director or his/her designee may make purchases of materials, chemicals, equipment, vehicles or supplies, or may contract for services, as may be required by OCWA, through the use of a contract let by any county within the State of New York, or any municipality or district located in such a county, if such contract was let in a manner that constitutes competitive bidding consistent with Section 103 of the General Municipal Law of the State of New York, and, pursuant to the specifications of said competitively bid contract, was made expressly available for use by other governmental entities.
The authority provided to OCWA pursuant to this provision shall not relieve any obligation on the part of OCWA to comply with any applicable minority and women-owned business enterprise program mandates and the preferred source requirements of section one hundred sixty-two of the State Finance Law of the State of New York.
Advertisements for bids shall be published in the official OCWA newspaper designated for such purpose. Such advertisement shall contain a statement of the time when, and place where all bids received, pursuant to such notice, will be publicly opened and read. OCWA staff shall also take all such additional measures as possible including broad direct solicitation by letter and telephone and notice to public listings such as the Dodge Reports and Syracuse Builder's Exchange (for construction services) to maximize the response to the bid and thereby increase competition. OCWA may, by Resolution, designate any officer or employee to open the bids at the time and place specified in the notice. Such designee present shall make a record of such bids in such form and detail as may be necessary for meaningful review and present the same at the next regular or special meeting of the Board. All bids received shall be publicly opened and read at the time and place so specified. At least ten working days shall elapse between the first publication of such advertisement and the date so specified for the opening and reading of the bids.
(5) It is possible to place OCWA in status quo ante.
Unless otherwise required by law, the sole remedy for a bid mistake shall be withdrawal of that bid and the return of the bid bond or security, if any, to the bidder. Thereafter, OCWA may, in its discretion, award the contract to the next lowest responsible bidder or re-bid the contract. Any amendment to, or reformation of a bid or a contract to rectify such an error or mistake therein, is strictly prohibited.
OCWA supports contracts with minority, women-owned, and small businesses when awarding contracts in purchasing goods, services and equipment. OCWA will not discriminate against any person who is qualified and available to perform the work by reason of race, color, creed, gender or national origin. The Agency will encourage active participation by women-owned, minority-owned and small businesses in its procurement process, including reviewing and referencing any available lists of such vendors and actively and affirmatively soliciting their participation through letter and telephone advisement of the coming procurement, and will fully support equal opportunity and fair treatment of all people in its contracting.
Documentation of quotations is required. Written, verbal or telephone quotations shall be documented on, or attached to existing OCWA forms. Bid or quote solicitations must provide, where applicable, that shipping, handling and other ancillary charges are included in Bids. Quotes and Proposals and must be considered in determining the lowest responsible and responsive provider.
Every sealed bid in excess of $10,000.00 in value hereafter made to the Agency to provide work, services or equipment to OCWA shall contain a detailed statement subscribed by the bidder or proposer, under penalty of perjury, certifying that the prices were arrived at independently without collusion, consultation, communication or agreement; that the prices have not been disclosed and will not knowingly be disclosed by the bidder prior to the opening; and that no attempt has been made or will be made by the bidder to induce any other person, partnership or corporation to submit or not to submit a bid for the purpose of restricting competition. No contract shall be awarded where the statement of non-collusion required herein is not properly completed and submitted with the bid or proposal.
As a public authority created under New York State Law, OCWA's Policy and Procedures is subject to all of the Restrictions on contracts during the procurement process ser forth in Section 139-j of the State Finance Law of the State of New York, as well as the Disclosure of contracts and responsibility of offerors set forth in Section 139-k of said State Finance Law. In addition, OCWA Board Members, officers and employees shall conduct themselves at all times in accordance with the OCWA Conflicts of Interest Policy and the OCWA Code of Ethics Policy as amended from time to time by the Board.
The Board shall annually review this Policy and Procedure. OCWA's Executive Director shall be responsible for assisting OCWA in conducting an annual review of this Procurement Policy and for an evaluation of the internal control structure established to ensure compliance with this Procurement Policy.


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This Muslim Man was Enraged with Christian Family Members until Jesus Visited Him Three Times in a Dream
Open Doors Staff : May 12, 2014 Open Doors USA
How could he leave Islam? But when he finally fell asleep again, he had the same dream a third time. Waking up from this third dream, he could not escape the conviction that Jesus Christ was the only true God.
EDITOR'S NOTE: There have been many testimonies in recent years, of the Lord Jesus revealing Himself to members of Islam through dreams. I have also heard that dreams are one of the main ways that Muslims believe God will speak to them. I pray that many more Muslims will receive revelations of Jesus as they sleep. Our God is faithful to reward those who seek Him; perhaps even when they don't realize it's HIM they are seeking. �Aimee Herd, BCN.
A Modern Day Paul in Iran
Before he became a Believer, the Apostle Paul dragged Christians out of their houses to imprison or kill them. A modern day Iranian named Taher was no better; he even threatened to kill his own family because they became Christians. Like Paul, he received a vision of the Lord that turned his life upside down. (Photo via Open Doors USA)
Taher was the last one anyone expected to convert to Christianity. He was well respected as a Haji, a pilgrim who had made the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. His wife was a Haji-eh; she had also made the pilgrimage. So when his daughter came to Christ, Taher was very angry. When his wife became a Believer in Christ, he grew even angrier. When even his son turned his back on Islam and accepted Christ, his anger turned to rage.
He tried to force his family back into Islam in every way he could. He quoted the Koran; he forbade them to visit the church; he beat them; and he threatened to inform the secret police. At one point he even threatened to kill them with his bare hands. His efforts were to no avail. His family didn't leave Christ; instead they left him and fled abroad.
After the initial anger over his family's flight subsided, Taher began to feel lonely. In his growing despair, he memorized Koran verses and focused on Allah, whom he served so passionately. "Please show me your face," he begged. The resounding silence made him doubt. What if this god he was serving didn't exist after all and his family was right? He didn't know if he should believe Allah or Jesus, the Bible or the Koran. In desperation he cried out, "I will believe in the God who reveals Himself to me."
The living God answered his prayers through a dream. In his dream, a Man riding a donkey came toward him. He had never seen the Man before, but the Man hugged him and said, "I will clean you from all your sins; you are free. I will give you rest. Believe in Me." Taher asked, "But what will happen if I sin again?" The Man on the donkey replied with the same words, "I will clean all your sins." Then the Man on the donkey left, leaving Taher dumbfounded. Another man approached him in his dream. "Do you know the man on the donkey?" the man asked. "No, I don't, Taher replied. "He is Jesus Christ," the man said. "He cleans your sins."
Taher woke up and mulled over the dream. When he went back to sleep, the same dream played before him. Waking up a second time, he became afraid. He had served Allah for 45 years. He was a Haji. How could he leave Islam? But when he finally fell asleep again, he had the same dream a third time. Waking up from this third dream, he could not escape the conviction that Jesus Christ was the only true God.
Read more of this exciting testimony from Open Doors USA, by Clicking Here.


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The US Civil War - (Important Events)
The Struggle To Save A Union
Events of the US Civil War
12/20/1860 The South Secedes
3/11/1861 The South Creates a Government
2/1/1861 The South Seizes Federal Forts
3/4/1861 Lincoln's Inauguration
4/12/1861 Attack on Fort Sumter
4/17/1861 - 5/20/1861 Four More States Join the Confederacy
7/21/1861 First Battle of Bull Run
7/31/1861 General McDowell Is Replaced
7/27/1861 Northern Blockade of the South
1/27/1862 Lincoln Issues War Order
3/8/1862 McClellan Loses Command
3/8/1862 - 3/9/1862 Battle of Monitor and Merrimack
4/6/1862 - 4/7/1862 The Battle of Shiloh
3/27/1862 - 4/26/1862 The Peninsular Campaign
3/23/1862 - 6/8/1862 Stonewall Jackson Defeats Union Forces
5/31/1862 - 6/1/1862 The Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks)
6/26/1862 - 7/1/1862 The Seven Days' Battles
7/11/1862 Halleck Named Chief of Union Army
7/1/1862 - 8/30/1862 Pope's Campaign
9/17/1862 Battle of Antietam
12/11/1862 - 12/15/1862 Battle of Fredericksburg
1/1/1863 Emancipation Proclamation
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Crisp Brussels sprouts leaves, caramelized onions, parmesan and ricotta cheese, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze are simple, but delicious toppings on this vegetarian pizza!
Happy Friday! Actually, happy pizza Friday! That's right, today I've got a brand new pizza recipe to share with you. This one uses an ingredient that you either love or hate…or should I say, think you hate. Brussels sprouts, B-sprouts, mini cabbages, however you refer to them they are all over the top of this delicious pizza!
So are you a lover or a hater of the B-sprouts? I think most of us, myself included, were haters of the little green things growing up. More than likely it was because they were steamed to death and under seasoned. It's no wonder we stuck our noses up to them and for some of you, still do. Between the lack of flavor and the not so wonderful smell they produce while they are cooking, many people still want nothing to do with them.
I recently heard that Brussels sprouts are making a huge comeback and becoming the new kale of trendy foods. I totally get it and if you make this Brussels sprouts and ricotta pizza, you'll get it too! The Brussels sprouts on this pizza are sautèed with caramelized onions, garlic, and a generous amount of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Instead of halving the Brussels sprouts like I might for a side dish, I pulled off all the leaves and sautéed them like you would spinach. This allows them the get soft and slightly wilted, they also turn an amazing shade of green in the process as well.
Since this is a pizza there better darn well be some cheese on it! Instead of mozzarella I topped this pie with parmesan cheese. Be sure to get the good stuff, a.k.a. Parmigiano Reggiano. I know it's expensive, but you don't need very much, and the rich, nutty, salty, flavor that it gives the pizza is worth the extra money.
The other cheese topping this Brussels sprouts pizza is one of my favorites, ricotta. I love the way ricotta gets a slight crust on the outside when it bakes in the oven, but still stays smooth and creamy on the inside. The final component on top of this pizza is a drizzle of balsamic glaze. It adds the perfect amount of sweetness to the pizza and is a great contrast to all the salty flavors going on. Since the pizza is vegetarian, not only can you eat it on pizza Friday, but meatless Monday as well. It's time to embrace the B-sprouts friends, and let's start with a slice of this pizza!
In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat the tablespoon of olive oil until it's hot.
Add in the thinly sliced onion and spread out into an even layer.
Season the onion with salt and pepper.
Sautè the onion for 5-7 minutes or until soft and caramelized, stirring them every couple minutes.
Add in the minced garlic and Brussels sprout leaves and sautè another 2-3 minutes or until the leaves have softened.
Remove the mixture from the heat and set aside.
Spray a pizza stone or baking sheet with cooking spray and roll out the pizza dough.
Brush the top of the pizza dough with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Sprinkle 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese on top of the pizza dough.
Spread the Brussels sprout mixture evenly all over the top of the pizza.
Sprinkle on the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese and place dollops of ricotta all over the top of the pizza.
Bake the pizza on the middle rack of the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden.
If desired turn the oven to broil for the final couple minutes of cooking to make the Brussels sprouts leaves extra crispy.
Remove from the oven and drizzle with balsamic glaze.
I've been anxiously waiting to dig into Brussels sprouts again and this pizza was the perfect way to start!
Did you have a recipe for mushroom fontina pizza that was similarly easy and delicious? I made one right after this recipe (also amazing), but I can't find the recipe anymore! Thank you!!
Why, oh why did our parents not roast brussel spouts when we were younger--then we would have probably loved them from the start :) Thankful I like them now, because this pizza looks insane!
Exactly Kristen! It's amazing how roasting changes everything we hated about Brussels sprouts and turns them into something delicious!
I have never tried pulling the leaves off Brussels, but this seems like the perfect time to try it! Yummy combination.
Thanks Katie! It was my first time pulling off the Brussels sprout leaves and I loved how they softened when they were sautèed and then crisped up in the oven.
Yum!! I've saved this to make soon. I love brussel sprouts! Are you going to BlogHerFood in a few weeks?
Thanks for trying out the pizza Becca, I hope you girls enjoyed it. I'm not going to BlogHer Food this year, I sure wish I was though!
At first, this recipe seemed a little too challenging, for this slightly more novice baker. In fact, it made for a mouth-wateringly delicious meal on the first try. Now I am planning on bringing it to the local Elementary March Pot-lunch later this month. - Thanks!
I love this recipe! The flavors are great, and I love brussels sprouts! Since I didn't want to waste the remainder of the sprouts after pulling off the leaves, I threw them in the food processor and made a brussels sprouts hash for dinner the next night.
Thanks Marny and I'm glad you liked the recipe! Great way to use the remaining sprouts too!


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Do plastics actually get recycled?
How much of recycled plastic is actually recycled?
Is recycling actually recycled?
Is recycling a sham?
Is plastic really recycled in the US?
Why is so little plastic actually recycled?
What is wrong with plastic recycling?
Why is recycling bad?
How much plastic is recycled 2021?
Why is the US not recycling?
What numbers Cannot be recycled?
Can you recycle Styrofoam?
How much plastic is in the ocean?
Is glass actually recycled?
Does recycling really make a difference?
Where does US recycling go now?
This will likely come as no surprise to longtime readers, but according to National Geographic, an astonishing 91 percent of plastic doesn't actually get recycled. This means that only around 9 percent is being recycled.
The truth is that only a fraction of plastic is actually recycled. According to the most recent data estimates available from the Environmental Protection Agency, just 8.7 percent of the plastic that was discarded in the U.S. in 2018 was recycled.
Despite the best intentions of Californians who diligently try to recycle yogurt cups, berry containers and other packaging, it turns out that at least 85% of single-use plastics in the state do not actually get recycled. Instead, they wind up in the landfill.
So if you didn't know, recycling is basically a sham perpetuated by the plastics industry to make their work seem less environmentally destructive. Most plastic isn't even recyclable, and it's touch-and-go with the stuff that is—assuming it even makes it into a recycling bin instead of a trashcan.
IMPORTANT: When was National Environmental Policy Act NEPA implemented?
Of this total, only three million tons were recycled (an 8.7 percent recycling rate). The vast majority – 27 million tons – ended up in landfills, and the rest was combusted. The environmental agency also estimated that less than 10 percent of plastic thrown in bins in the last 40 years has actually been recycled.
The reasons behind the low percentage of plastic recycling are manifold. … The leftover 10% of the global plastic production are thermoset plastics which when exposed to heat instead of melting, are combusting, making them impossible to recycle.
Many governments count items as recycled if they have been exported for that purpose, however the practice has been accused of being environmental dumping, as environmental laws and their enforcement are generally weaker in less developed economies and the exported plastic waste can be mishandled, allowing it to enter …
The problem with recycling is that people can't decide which of two things is really going on. One possibility is that recycling transforms garbage into a commodity. If that's true, then the price of pickup, transport, sorting, cleaning, and processing can be paid out of the proceeds, with something left over.
United States Recycling Statistics
Glass 3,060,000
Metal 8,720,000
Plastic 3,090,000
Wood 3,100,000
The top reason Americans say they don't recycle regularly is a lack of convenient access. Then there's the fact that items put in recycling aren't always recycled. It's common for recyclables to get contaminated by dirty or improperly sorted items, which can ruin the entire load.
IMPORTANT: What percentage of bottled water is recyclable?
According to environmental research blog Greenopedia, plastics labeled 1 and 2 can be recycled at almost every recycling center, but numbers 3, 6 and 7 usually cannot be recycled and can go directly in the trash.
Can "Styrofoam" be recycled? … Although you may think it's recyclable because of the chasing arrows symbol, the truth is, with some exceptions, those foam egg cartons, meat trays, peanuts, or any other type of EPS are not recyclable in your curbside recycling cart.
There is now 5.25 trillion macro and micro pieces of plastic in our ocean & 46,000 pieces in every square mile of ocean, weighing up to 269,000 tonnes. Every day around 8 million pieces of plastic makes their way into our oceans.
"Glass is 100% recyclable," says Robert Weisenburger Lipetz, executive director of the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), a nonprofit trade association. "It has an unlimited life and can be melted and recycled endlessly to make new glass products with no loss in quality," he adds.
By reducing air and water pollution and saving energy, recycling offers an important environmental benefit: it reduces emissions of greenhouse gases, such as carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and chlorofluorocarbons, that contribute to global climate change.
Though many American communities dutifully collect plastic for recycling, much of the scrap has been sent overseas, where it frequently ends up in landfills, or in rivers, streams and the ocean.
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Yes the Navy's Cold-War Era Los Angeles Attack Submarine Is Still a Deadly Weapon
US MILITARY TECHNOLOGY – The Los Angeles–class nucIear-attack submarines were the most successful American submarines of the Cold-Battle. The United States built sixty-two Los Angeles–class subs, more than any class except for the Gato class of World-War II. Fast, powerful and heavily armed, the submarines are slowly being replaced by Virginia-class attack boats.
The Los Angeles–class submarines, also known as the 688 class, were first designed in the early 1970s. The first ship, Los Angeles (SSN-688), was laid down in 1976. The submarines were produced at a ColdWar pace, with production averaging three to five submarines annually, significantly higher than the current pace of two Virginia-class submarines produced annually. The Navy sustained this rate of production until 1992. Over the twenty years the class was produced, various systems, including propulsion, bow and towed sonar, and even hull material were upgraded to reflect the latest technology.
In 2010, The Navy Surfaced 3 Nuclear-Submarines To Scare China
US MILITARY TECHNOLOGY – U.S. Navy's submarine news, America's intent in the aftermath of the Chinese tests was to signal U.S. strength with just the right amount and kind of potential force.
Nuclear-powers rarely go to battle with each other, but that doesn't mean they don't threaten to do so.
Indeed, military posturing is an integral part of what Forrest Morgan, an analyst for the RAND Corporation, called "crisis stability." In other words, "building and posturing forces in ways that allow a state, if confronted, to avoid war without backing down."
Long-range heavy bombers are some of the best forces for crisis stability, Morgan wrote in a 2013 study for the U.S. Air Force. Bombers are powerful, mobile and visible — perfect for signalling strength and intent.
On the other hand, the U.S. Navy's submarine-launched cruise-missiles are less effective — even counterproductive — for crisis stability because they're invisible most of the time.


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In brief: Redundancies at Petromin Papua New Guinea after oil price slump, and other business news.
23 Sep 2015 by Business Advantage PNG Leave a Comment
Redundancies at Petromin Holdings ahead of restructure, LNG price slump may go further, and Santos confident its share price will rise. Your weekly digest of the latest business news.
Petromin Holdings is making 50% of its staff redundant as a result of low oil prices. In a statement, Managing Director, Thomas Abe, said Petromin would change its name to Kumul Minerals Holdings Ltd at beginning 2016. Meanwhile the Managing Director of the National Petroleum Company, Wapu Sonk, says the company will not be restructured after it becomes Kumul Petroleum Holdings, as it had already undertaken changes in 2014.
Petromiin's Thomas Abe.
The slump in LNG prices still has further to go, after plunging 60% from last year's peak, according to global energy consultants, FGE. They say LNG prices may sink as low as $US4 mmbtu by 2017 because of a glut and probably won't rise above $US8 before 2020.
Energy producer Santos' Vice-President, James Baulderstone, says the sharp fall in its share price is unjustified, arguing strong interest in asset sales has given it confidence the company will recover once oil prices rise. Santos' current value has fallen to A$4.8 billion, although its 13.5% stake in the PNG LNG project is worth about A$6.5 billion alone.
Fire danger. Credit: UPNG's Remote Sensing Centre
Satellite data shows large parts of the country being engulfed by bush fires that could endanger the lives of people living in rural communities. The University of Papua New Guinea's Remote Sensing Centre data shows bush fires in large swathes of rainforest, savannah and mountainous areas in 10 provinces.
Digicel Pacific is to buy regional satellite pay-TV services provider Sky Pacific from Fiji Television for F$5.75 million. Sky Pacific operates in 15 Pacific countries, including PNG.
Prime Minister, Peter O'Neill, has signalled a partial back-down on the move to expel Australian consultants and advisers by the end of the year. O'Neill now says he prefers a change to contract officers who can be accountable to his government. Australia has 34 public servants on secondment to the PNG government and over 100 technical advisers in the country.
PNG Post selling more than just stamps
Post PNG is moving into online shopping later this month. A new website will offer more than just postage stamps, however. Other retail items for sale will include computers, printers, consumables, vehicle parts, accessories, outboard motor parts and safety gear.
Two Morobe landowner companies, Labu Holdings and Ahi Holdings Ltd, have formed a new joint venture called Morobe International Terminal Ltd to bid for terminal management at the new Lae Port Tidal Basin.
Port Moresby's main water supplier, Eda Ranu, has introduced water restrictions, after water levels at the Sirinumu dam, which provides the city's water supplies, and also powers its hydro-electricity, fell to 45%,
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The Papindo Group of Companies has opened its 42nd supermarket in Wewak, East Sepik. The company began in 1974 and Papindo has diversified to include fast-food operations; clothing, agricultural exports property development, meat-packing and small-goods manufacturing, hotel management and road construction.
Bougainville Copper has announced the death of former Company Secretary Paul Coleman.
Solomon Islands' new Attorney-General, James Apaniai, says he is reforming custom landowner trustee appointments to help control irregularities in the logging sector. He says disputes over logging operations that go before the courts revolve around disagreements between customary landowner trustees or trustees and tribes.
The government of Vanuatu has set an ambitious target of having 500,000 head of cattle spread across the country by 2025.
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Credit: C. Rios/Oxford University
And finally, scientists have developed the first all-optical chip memory, paving the way for optical computers. They say all-optical on-chip memories might considerably increase the speed, performance and energy consumption of computers.
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Chris Pine is just hot and gifted. Since making his TV debut in a 2003 scene of the restorative dramatization ER, Pine has proceeded to accomplish more noteworthy things in Hollywood. He has done well to remain genuinely dynamic both on the little and wide screen, loaning his voice to various enlivened characters en route. Maybe, he is best referred to for his job as James T. Kirk in the Star Trek reboot film arrangement. The job has earned him a few assignments and grants and set him up a one of the stars to watch in Hollywood. Peruse on as we take a point by point look at his life when popularity.
Chris Pine's Bio (Age)
Chris Pine was conceived Christopher White law Pine on the 26th of August 1980 in Los Angeles to a group of performers. He went to the University of California, Berkeley where he joined theater and started acting in plays. He moved on from Berkeley in 2002 with a degree in English after which he went to the Williamstown Theater Festival. Pine additionally sharpened his acting abilities at the American Conservatory Theater, San Fransisco and began his expert acting profession in 2003.
He started by taking little parts in TV demonstrates including ER, The Guardian, CSI: Miami, American Dreams, and Six Feet Under. Pine made his component film debut in the romantic comedy The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Other romantic comedy jobs before long pursued before he handled the job of James T. Kirk in Star Trek (2009) which brought him worldwide acknowledgment. Chris Pine has repeated his job in no less than two other Star Trek films.
His other outstanding movies incorporate; Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014), Hell or High Water (2016), Wonder Woman (2017) and numerous others. Pine has additionally voiced various vivified characters incorporating Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018). Since 2015, he has been voicing Dr. Devizo/Robo-Dino in SuperMansion. He is likewise the official maker of I Am the Night, an American restricted TV arrangement which he additionally stars.
Chris with father Robert Pine
Chris Pine's father is none other than the American on-screen character Robert Pine who is best perceived for his job as Sgt. Joseph Getraer during the 70s/80s TV arrangement CHiPs. The veteran on-screen character who was conceived on the tenth of July 1941 started acting in 1964 and keeps on staying dynamic in the business as of this composition.
Throughout his profession, Robert Pine has showed up in various TV appears, among them; Gunsmoke, Lost in Space, Barnaby Jones, Lou Grant, among others. Before Chris joined the Star Trek film arrangement, Robert was the other Pine who had showed up in two or three scenes of the arrangement variant – Star Trek: Voyager, and Star Trek: Enterprise.
Some of Robert Pine's 21st Century endeavors incorporate the Christian dramatization Love's Unfolding Dream (2007), Song of Back and Neck (2018), just as jobs in TV shows, for example, The Mentalist (2011), Private Practice (2012), Gray's Anatomy (2016), Veep (2017) and that's just the beginning. He had a voice job in Disney's Frozen (2013).
Robert Pine has been hitched to his better half Gwynne Gilford (Chris Pine's mom) since 1969. She is a previous on-screen character who presently fills in as a psychotherapist.
It is safe to say that he is Gay and Dating? – Girlfriend, Wife
Chris Pine has never tended to his sexuality freely however questions were gotten some information about it when with much fervor, he upheld the leaving Sulu (John Cho) in Star Trek Beyond (2016). It was the first run through in the establishment's history that a gay character was being depicted. This, the establishment did in festivity of her 50 years commemoration.
Pine couldn't shroud his fervor about the improvement pronouncing that he was so glad to be a piece of an undertaking that grasped energy. While Pine's help of the LGBT people group could be viewed as a sign that possibly he is gay, the way that he has romanced various ladies (for the most part models and on-screen characters) through the span of his vocation shouts the definite inverse.
Among the ladies that Pine has romanced are Beau Garrett, Olivia Munn, Dominique Piek, Zoë Kravitz, and Sofia Boutella. In 2018, reports surfaced that he was dating British on-screen character, Annabelle Wallis. You could recollect her from The Mummy, and X-Men: First Class.
Regardless of having dated a string of ladies, Chris Pine hasn't been hitched to anybody, so he has no spouse.
Chris Pine is an incredible hunk. His stature of 6 feet more than compliments his athletic body whose details are said to be; Chest – 41 inches; Arms/Biceps – 14 inches; Waist – 31 inches. His weight measures in at 172 pounds. His pair of water blue eyes makes him the ideal screen god.
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