Who knew pre-school could be so tough? I mean we didn't have to take any SAT's, we didn't have a summer reading list, yet, this has been one rocky road to the sandbox. I thought it would be a piece of cake, but as I've written before, it's been pretty sucky. Alas, there is light at the end of the juice box. Ladies and gentlemen, she has stopped crying! After two weeks of puppy dog eyes and quivering lips, not one tear is being shed anymore these days…by her. Yeah, that's right, guess who's crying now?
I'm not saying I want to see my daughter sad when I leave her, but there is something deep down that says, "wow, she loves me that much that she's so upset for leaving me for just a couple of hours." Although I stressed about it and wondered why she was the only one crying, it made me know just how much I meant to her. It may sound stupid, but it's the truth. But, as a mom, I know she needs to separate and spread her little wings, even if it's just at pre-school. Plus, I was also starting to get frustrated that she was the only kid there crying.
Fast forward two weeks and I just about get a kiss goodbye. Once the crayons and markers come out, it's peace out mom, don't let the door hit you on the way out, if you know what I mean. As I walk down the hallway, I could feel the tears well up in my eyes. I'm the one who's sad now. See, with her being so upset in the beginning, I never had the chance to feel sad myself because I was so worried about her. But, now that I know she's drawing and singing her days away, I guess it's my turn. At least she says she misses me when I pick her up. So for now, I'll take that. I know there will come a day (soon) when she won't and then I'll really be crying.
I know you've heard the saying "kids are like sponges". Well, I think they're more like Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. I am quickly learning nothing gets past them. These days we've resorted to spelling things out so my three year-old can't pick up on what's really going on. Boy, are we d-u-m-b! One day I thought I was being s-m-a-r-t by not actually saying the words ice cream. Well, I didn't even get to the second "c" when she shouted "ice cream!" It was pretty funny. Annoying, but funny. Another time I didn't want to say the word "pee", well stupidly I started spelling the word, forgetting what the first letter was. Yeah, I was really a dumb a-s-fill in the last letter!
Not only is it annoying that she can pick up what we are trying not to say, but now we also have to remember how to spell. What a p-a-i-n! I love when I'm talking to my husband and I have to spell every other w-o-r-d. Let's just say he looks at me like I have two h-e-a-d-s. With all this spelling I am doing, maybe I can go enter some kind of adult spelling bee. Guaranteed it would be filled with a bunch of parents who are in the same boat. Well, them and people who are actually good at s-p-e-l-l-i-n-g.
While spelling is all fine and good, there are times when you just have to substitute another word for what you really want to say.No fudging around here. Shut the front door, I know you know what I'm talking about. The funny thing is after saying it so much, you can actually forget how to swear. I know it may sound weird, but I sludge you not. It's the truth.
I know I'm in deep doodoo when my daughter can actually start to form words with her letters. Then, I really really have to be careful what I say. Until then, I'll be training for the spelling bee and telling people to shut their front doors.
They said it was going to happen and it did. Boy, did it happen. I'm talking about the tears on the first day of Pre-K. I'm not even talking about myself. I'm talking about my daughter. Yep, we were that family the first day of school.
It's a real shame, because it seemed so promising. My daughter was sooo excited about school. We even had a discussion about how Mommy and Daddy couldn't stay and how she was going to make all new friends. She seemed okay with it all. She wasn't. The excitement level disappeared and turned into sheer panic as soon as we motioned towards the door. The tears started and they did not stop. I mean they did not stop!
My heart broke into one-thousand little pieces. She was so upset. I was upset too. I really thought we had this thing in the bag. I couldn't have been more wrong!
After seeing how upset she was, I really didn't know what to do. I looked around. No other kids were crying. No other parents were staying like they said we all could that day. I truthfully was waiting for another kid to crack. Nope. No other tears. Against my better judgement, I stayed. I was able to calm her down with the help of some Dora toys. Gracias Dora, I owe you one. Then I "went to the bathroom" and escaped until the shortened day was over. I could hear her ask for me a couple of times. But, she was also starting to play with the other kids and teachers. Thank God!
When it was time to leave she seemed okay. She said she had fun, so I thought we were golden for day two. Once again, I couldn't have been more wrong. I went in bribing her with pizza if she stayed without crying. Once again, everything was great until I said that dreaded word…bye. The eyes got watery. Then she told me she didn't want pizza and wanted to go home! Okay, so I totally wasn't expecting that one. I told her that wasn't an option. But, she wasn't buying what I was selling. After a couple of minutes of crying, the teacher told me to run for the border. She told me to just rip the band-aid. So, I did. I left me child sobbing as I walked down the hallway feeling like the worst mother in the world.
Truthfully, I expected to get a call from the teacher at any moment telling me to come back and calm her down. But, after an hour passed without a call. I figured I was in the clear. But, I still felt like crap. I had planned to do so many things with just one child in tow. The weird thing was I felt lost. I didn't know what to do. I couldn't stop thinking about her and what she was doing. Was she still crying? Was she having fun? Was she making friends? I was driving myself crazy. So, I thought about what would make me happy. The answer was simple…retail therapy and caffeine. I have to admit it did help!
When I arrived to pick her up, I was expecting to find a miserable little girl who was so mad at me for leaving her with strangers. Instead, I found a little girl who was so excited to show me her little project and tell me everything she did. She was so happy! And, guess what? She wanted her pizza too! Score 1 for Mom and Pre-K (atleast for now)!


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Bosch and PTV Group: Alliance for better air
Smart traffic management to reduce emissions
Bosch emissions' calculation integrated in PTV traffic simulation software.
Effects of traffic control measures become visible immediately.
Many cities in Europe and around the world are struggling with air quality problems.
Bosch and PTV Group could help well over 2,000 potential customers in more than 120 countries with their innovative solution (Photo: djedj/pixabay)
Karlsruhe, March 23, 2021. Bosch and PTV Group, the global market leader for mobility and transportation software, are joining forces to further improve air quality and reduce traffic-related emissions in cities. The new partnership brings together Bosch's know-how in measuring, modeling, and analyzing air quality data with PTV's expertise in traffic planning and simulation. This partnership will provide cities with the right tools to reconcile mobility and better air in the best possible way. While many cities in Europe and around the world are struggling with air pollution, the two companies could help well over 2,000 potential customers in more than 120 countries with their innovative solution.
Precise data for efficient traffic management
The first outcome of the cooperation has already been implemented. Precise emissions data by Bosch is now available in the traffic simulation software PTV Vissim. Bosch generates this data on its cloud-based Air Quality platform, based on detailed traffic data. In PTV Vissim, city and traffic planners can then immediately see how different traffic measures, such as adapted signal control, will affect vehicle emissions and air quality.
"Measures to improve air quality play an important role, especially in cities. Implementation of these measures require precise data and simulations of the type and spread of emissions and immissions. Our collaboration creates the foundation for a long-term improvement in air quality, for example through traffic control," says Christian Stach, Executive Vice President, Bosch Powertrain Solutions division.
"Better air is a vital factor when it comes to creating livable and sustainable urban areas. At the same time, our cities are growing, with more and more people and goods on the move. Our collaboration combines the data expertise of the leading technology company, Bosch with PTV's analysis and simulation technology. Together, we can empower cities to make sound decisions and effectively improve air quality," says Christian U. Haas, CEO of PTV Group.
Potential for further developments
Bosch and PTV Group are planning further innovative developments that will be based on a shared-data platform. Immission data generated with artificial intelligence will be integrated from the Bosch Cloud into PTV's various software solutions. In addition, a team of experts from both companies is working on a holistic "city dashboard" that will enable users to analyze and visualize mobility and real-time air quality data. This dashboard will help to address a variety of aspects of the "Smart City" concept, such as optimum location of charging stations, sustainable mobility solutions, the transport of goods on the last mile, etc.mile, etc.
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According to that bastion of reliable knowledge, Wikipedia, the genesis of reality TV lies in shows such as Candid Camera, created in the 1940s by the remarkably-named Allen Funt.
However, it was the late 1990s and early 2000s that saw the format capture the public imagination, to the extent that almost every other show commissioned across the world seems to incorporate some element of 'reality'.
Of course, the appellation is a misnomer - viewers don't get to see anything real, any more than they do when watching vintage sit-coms or arthouse cinema. What we get is a cunningly-edited simulacrum with a narrative drive aimed at creating characters.
This approach explains the enduring popularity of reality TV's biggest stars - they might not actually be that interesting, but they've been carefully generated to appear in a certain way that appeals to (or deliberately appals) viewers.
Here are some of the big names from the last decade of reality television, the ones who we think would be the worst to take on a date.
We could pick anyone from hit MTV show Jersey Shore, really, but this guy is something special. Known for his drunken philandering, obsession with weightlifting and abrasive tone, Mike was one of 2010's biggest-earning celebrities - so at least he could pay the bill if you went out.
It would need to be a really good meal, though, to make up for spending time with this squawking, toxic combination of machismo and insecurity.
Although she's best-known for her role in pioneering semi-scripted reality show The Hills, Montag is a serial offender, having also taken part in Celebrity Big Brother, I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here and something called Famous Food. (I don't know what that is and I am not going to look it up, but I hope it's something to do with eating failed reality TV contestants).
She made headlines a few years ago for having ten plastic surgery procedures done in one day, indicating how well-adjusted she must be.
Sugar does get a little credit for being a genuinely self-made man, unlike his US counterpart Donald Trump, who coasted by on Daddy's cash but now gives it the big one about his business nous at every opportunity.
However, Sir Alan's increasingly laboured puns and dyspeptic attitude have become tired, and it would be hard to go out with someone so relentlessly self-aggrandizing. He'd never stop telling you about being a barrow boy, either.
Mark Wright has been The Only Way Is Essex's best break-out star - he's been on I'm A Celeb, and has gained television appearances on all kinds of shows following his role in the popular programme.
Some girls might like to go out with him - he was named Now Magazine's man of the year once, although I think that's just because he wore a suit once and has nice hair. However, if his past relationships are anything to go by, they should make sure it's just a fling.
I'm not going to say anything about Katie Hopkins, because if I do then she'll have won.


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All campus residents are required to participate in a campus meal plan and must elect a plan from the list of available options corresponding to their housing assignment (see below).
Exceptions may be made for medical reasons. William Jessup University Disability Support Services (DSS) office provides reasonable accommodations to assist college students with disabilities in having equal access to regular college programs and activities. Accommodations are determined individually for each student through an interactive process and are based on functional limitations resulting from a documented disability. For more information, please contact DSS@jessup.edu.
Food service will not be available during Thanksgiving, Christmas break, or spring break.
Residents will receive the amount of their chosen meal plan as credit on their University Student ID card to be used for the purchase of food with Bon Appetit starting with dinner on the Sunday before classes begin. The student may make use of the Bon Appetit block meals or flex dollars to pay for guest meals. All credits towards weekly meal plans will be voided on the last day of finals at the end of each term. All credits towards flex plans will be voided upon the close of the Academic year.
If you have completed a housing or commuter application and would like to change your meal plan do so here.


Here are a few photos of my final builds for the year (not strictly true but I cant show you the very last one yet!) which are the Airfix 1:48 Sea Fury and the Airfix 1:48 Gloster Meteor FR.9.
The Sea Fury has the Barracuda wheels and cockpit plus I've added all the missing aerials and replaced the raised rivets with engraved ones. This will be appearing in Model Airplane International in the new year.
The Meteor has just been featured in Airfix Model World and I've used the Eduard photo etch for the cockpit and Eduard Brassin wheels on this one. Hope you enjoy the photos!
Fantastic couple of builds Alan, what paints did you use for the Seafury ?
Thanks Neil, Gunze Sangyo as always!
They are absolutely gorgeous, Alan! I'll look for them in the magazines.
Fantastic work Allen, your pics really show off your nice work on these kits. Any fit issues with either one?
Thanks Tom, the Meteor has some minor issues but as you can appreciate, with this being a magazine build, I'm afraid I cant post much so you'll need to read the magazine for the details.
Beautiful models! Very well done!
Excellent work, Alan. The paintwork and weathering are exceptionally good.
Muy buenas las fotos del Meteor en las pistas,muy real. ¡Feliz año!
Stunning builds, the Sea Fury looks gorgeous !
Your models are beautiful Allan and your production rate is amaizing !
That sea fury is beauty .
Nothing short of professional. The photos seem to glow with color and our inspirational.


(SPOT.ph) This restaurant is essentially a sidewalk cantina, the kind with stools lined up at a very narrow counter and a foldaway window. At the corner of Mapagkawanggawa and Mahabagin, Buen Comer is painted in unassuming black with scene-stealing paintings à la Mexico's decorative calavera or colorful skulls. If you're lucky, you'll find them open just when you're craving something new at Teachers Village.
Calavera and other Mexican-styled paintings mark the spot.
The menu is a sparse set of eight dishes—but all eight are exceptional, paid a great deal of attention, and carefully prepared. Even the simplest option—Nacho Potato Crisp (P88)—deserves love. They're freshly sliced potato thins, fried to golden beauties, then topped with a generous drizzle of homemade sauces, plus peppers, the usual suspects.
Of course, you'll want something else to go with these babies. The Chicken Quesadilla (P128) is hefty enough to be a meal, but still light enough to leave space for Buen Comer's other delectable options.
For the meat of the matter, you can opt for the Kare-Kare Burrito (P138). This is hardly your favorite ulam inside a crusty tortilla. Buen Comer squishes tasty, crunchy pieces of lechon kawali in between veggies and peanut sauce-slathered rice in the wrap. It comes with the customary bagoong, as well as the house sauces!
If you're more of a rice person, Buen Comer offers Peri Peri Chicken with Dirty Rice (P138). It's reminiscent of our chicken inasal, but seasoned with that Latin American flair.
It's best to come here on a very hungry day. The menu is so compact that you'll want to try everything. Or ask for the Chef's Special. It's an off-menu item that changes every day and will keep you constantly excited to come back to this neck of Teachers Village. Though, we must say, the Longganisa Soft Taco (P108) does just that, too.


They help make us a better person.
They come from either our own experiences or those of others.
They do not necessarily have to be gained by big events or big journeys. In fact, the best lessons come from seemingly mundane and day to day occurrences.
Routine daily life makes for great insights and experiences.
Take, for instance, traffic. Not the best feeling invoked by the mention of it?
Can be a great teacher in character building and learning about life.
A great day on the way to work (or another destination) is when there is no traffic.
A bad day is when there's queuing traffic with no exits in sight.
The former can make us feel really great – that we chose the best route, the correct lane to be in and what's more, left home in just the right time to hit the road in perfect time.
The latter can really frustrate us – frustrated with others on the road (who seem to be doing all the wrong things like lane hopping, going too slow or too fast – you name a wrong thing to do and someone is doing it); and frustrated with ourselves for choosing that route, not leaving home in good time and so on.
Now if you really think about it, how different are these traffic experiences from the ones which concern seemingly bigger things in life – when things work out for us and when they don't?
The feelings they invoke are quite similar.
We are happy with ourselves when things work out and happily take the credit for it and enjoy the positive feelings invoked by the experience.
We are frustrated and angry when things do not work out.
But the thing to remember is that a queuing traffic is generally made worse by the circumstances that are not entirely in our hands – there's simply too many cars and motors on the road, lights not working, road works, accident, police checks and so on – getting frustrated in not likely to help.
Best solution is to keep calm, look at alternate routes, think about calling ahead wherever you are heading so there is some future planning set in place. Fuming at the road or at the fellow drivers is unlikely to make matters better.
Similarly, in a life adversity, don't blame the situation or those around you.
Keep calm and think about what can be done to improve a bad day.
Bring yourself to be completely present in your current moment. This means forgetting about what could have been, what should have been, how it should have been. Just deal with how it is now.
Weigh the actual problem. What is the problem here?
Think about the possible solution.
Weigh how much of that solution is in your hands.
Should you decide that you can't actually solve this problem as it's out of your scope or its out of your hands then think about what you can do to ease the burden of that problem. There's always something that can be done.
Similarly, the day the traffic is good, remember that a lot of things have to line up to give you a good day – green lights, no road works, no accidents etc.
So a good run on the road is not really entirely one person's doing but an alignment of lots of out of control elements.
Keeping this simile in mind for the good days in life helps us keep grounded.
The good times are not just a one man job and we would be wise to not take all credit to ourselves as good circumstances are often a happy result of a number of things lining up in our favour.
We are but a small part of something big – our universe- and we will do well to keep that awareness and have tolerance for others and abundance of patience for ourselves.
I don't own all the good days, hence I don't own all the bad days.
I think about the good days and strive to do more of what role I played in making it good and I think about the bad days and strive to do less of what made the day bad.
But I share my days with the universe – with those around and our experiences together connect us and help "I" feel less lonely – a curse of our present day generation.
Be one with you but remember to be one with your surroundings too.
Its an illusion of ours to think that we are separate and we can do and achieve things on our own. We are part of universe and part of that universe is within us. Once we understand this, it helps us develop more understanding and tolerance for ourselves and the fellows.
The path to discovering self, the greatest of all quests, is to look within.
To know self is Ego.
The path to loosing self is to be full of self.
To be full of self is Egoism.
To feel the connection with the universe around is a big step close to achieving the idyllic content state of being – Nirvana.
So when on the road tomorrow, let your Ego rule, not the Egoism.
Feel that you're part of the universe and not alone in your good fortune or your suffering.
Reflect and analyse what can be done to improve your situation but stay patient with those around you – most are in same boat as you, they just seem different as some are more gracious in adversity, others less so.
You stay true to yourself, don't let your behaviour be guided or influenced by others.
Stay true to yourself and add a grain of glitter to the universe for everyone.
So much learning – from the traffic jam!!
When roads give you traffic, practice Ego and not Egoism.
Bring on the traffic, there's a great deal more reflection to be done!


New Release from Barbara J. Scott and Mountain Brook Ink: Dreams of My Heart, The Reluctant Brides Book 1. Can a reluctant bride and her new husband fall in love despite their wounded hearts? Plucky Irish immigrant Kate O'Brien struggles to hang on to her brother's homestead after his death in a suspicious cattle stampede. If she's unable to pay off the loan that paid for her ticket to America, she will be forced to marry the banker's rogue son, Rafe Hamilton. Texas cattleman and total stranger Buck McKean comes on the scene as her rescuer, his act of kindness poses a profound threat to her reputation, and the two marry to prevent the impending consequences but both come to marriage with broken hearts. Can God mend their hearts and save their love?


Develop an understanding of the complexities of public health promotion and practice in Kenya and in the tropics more broadly while gaining practical professional experience in public health.
Complete an internship at the Centers for Disease Control or the Kenya Medical Research Institute.
Kisumu and the broader Lake Victoria area were the epicenter for HIV and AIDS when it first emerged in the 1980s. Investments were made in medical research to respond to these and other health needs. Today, Kisumu is home to a joint campus of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Founded as a collaborative venture in 1979, the partnership is the largest the CDC has abroad.
Gain professional experience in a supportive environment.
In the two weeks prior to your actual internship, you will be prepared for the internship through an introduction to the broader social, cultural, and political context of Kenya as well as key issues in public health in Western Kenya. During this period, your afternoons will be a combination of individual tutorials and site visits. You'll also discuss the ethics of the internship and workplace norms in Kenya. Once internship placements are confirmed, you, together with the academic director, will review learning objectives for the internship and discuss expectations, including timeframes, logistics, and the content, layout, and general guidelines of the final internship paper.
Challenge yourself and reflect on your internship experience.
You'll examine western stereotypes and preconceptions about Kenya and Africa. You'll consider how you have been taught to understand foreign places and you'll learn to think carefully about your motivations. During the five-week internship, you will keep a daily internship journal responding to questions/issues about the experience of working in an intercultural setting, surprises and challenges you faced, factors that hinder or support the organization you're interning with, insights you've gained into the field of health, and skills you have developed. You'll also have weekly discussions and debriefings with your group on social and cultural issues and be assigned curated readings that help you reflect on your internship experience. Two progress reports and a final reflection paper will tie your internship experience to the readings, discussions, and program themes.
Kiswahili is spoken throughout East Africa, including in the DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and parts of Mozambique. Through the program's intensive language course, offered at beginning to advanced levels, you will gain conversational ability in Kiswahili, which will enable you to better connect with your homestay family, coworkers, and host communities. Though your internship will be conducted in English, you will have opportunities to apply your emerging skills and advance your vocabulary.
You'll spend one weekend at Maasai Mara National Reserve, a preserved savannah on the border with Tanzania. Maasai Mara is home to lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, hippos, and numerous other species. You'll also spend a weekend in Jinja, Uganda, a quiet town on Lake Victoria that is best known as the source of the Nile.
Stay with a homestay family in Kisumu.
None; however, preference is given to students with prior coursework/experience in health and policy studies or related fields.
This course consists of a five-week internship with a national, international, or local public health delivery organization based in Kenya. The internship enables students to gain valuable work experience in the public health field and introduces students to planning, delivery, and management of public health in the tropics, using western Kenya as the case study.
Emphasis is on speaking and comprehension skills through classroom and field instruction. Based on an in-country evaluation that includes oral proficiency testing, students are placed in intensive classes at the appropriate level, with additional language practice taking place through homestays, lectures, and field visits. Daily classes during the first two weeks of the urban homestay are followed by continuing lessons in a variety of field settings, which provide an opportunity for additional Kiswahili language practice.
Kisumu, Kenya's third largest city, is located on the shores of Lake Victoria. A major port and trading hub and the center of the Luo community, Kisumu has played a significant role in the country's modern history. Its fisheries and agriculture are important contributors to the local, national, and regional economy. Here, you will live with a local family. Kisumu is a trading city at the crossroads of East and Central Africa, a relaxed city in a beautiful setting on the sloping shores of Lake Victoria. Kisumu homestays are generally within walking distance to SIT's program office.
The internship will introduce you to the planning, delivery, and management of public health in the tropics, using western Kenya as the case study. Internship placements will be at Kenya Medical Research Institute and the Centers for Disease Control or public health–related organizations in Kisumu.
Throughout the five-week internship, you will keep a daily journal about your experiences and will have regular sessions with SIT faculty to reflect on your experiences.
All accommodations during the entire program period. This includes orientation, time in the program base (Kisumu), on all excursions, during the internship, and during the final evaluation period. Accommodation is covered either by SIT Study Abroad directly, through a stipend provided to each student, or through the homestay.


I'm delighted to announce that Erika Honisch has accepted a full-time tenure-track job assistant professorship at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Erika, PhD 2011, is a seventeenth-century scholar extraordinaire and great friend to the Department. She is the winner of year-long fellowships from the American Musicological Society and the Mellon Foundation and is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto.
We know that this is the beginning of a brilliant career for Erika and wish her all the very best. Please join me in sending Erika our warmest congratulations!


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Knepp Castle Deer Park, West Sussex
Historic Landscape Survey & Restoration Masterplan including the Design of a new Deer Park
The Knepp Castle Estate originated as a deer park surrounding a Norman Castle. It was disemparked at some time during the 16th Century – at which time the castle fell into ruin. At the beginning of the 19th century a new castellated mansion, design by John Nash, was built at the center of the estate. This was sited to provide sweeping views across the enormous Mill Pond with long vistas towards the original castle. The new house formed the centerpiece to a simply designed picturesque landscape composition of woodland, pleasure ground and parkland. By the 20th century, most of the parkland was in arable rotation.
We were commissioned to prepare an Historic Landscape Survey & Restoration Masterplan for this 479 acre site which forms part of a more extensive 3,500 acre estate. The principal elements of the scheme were twofold. Firstly, the design and creation of a new deer park across most of the site. Secondly, the development of proposals to restore the 80 acre Mill Pond forming a centerpiece to the views to and from the Castle.
We also prepared a detailed Countryside Stewardship application which included identifying and programming an ambitious package of restoration and enhancement works over a 10 year period.


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NEWTON YMCA Receives Capital Endowment Gift from Brad & Mary Manatt
Newton, IA, December 21, 2015 – The Newton YMCA announced today they have received a Capital Endowment Gift of $5 million over the next three years from Brad and Mary Manatt. The gift is to be used for present and future capital need projects of the Newton YMCA.
"We have been blessed by this wonderful gift from Brad and Mary and will be forever grateful to them for their years of volunteerism and financial support," said Newton YMCA CEO, Frank Buckley. "A gift of this size helps ensure Y experiences are enjoyed by future generations to come. A strong Capital Endowment is critical in providing a facility which can support the programs and services needed in our community."
Over the coming months a team of YMCA advocates and Y professional staff will develop long-term plans for how this endowment may be used to ensure the Y's future and endow programs and services that further the YMCA's mission to develop youth, promote healthy living and foster a sense of social responsibility. Buckley added, "It's important to understand that continued financial support no matter how large or small for the annual campaign, memberships, and business sponsorships are still needed to make sure that everyone in our community desiring to participate in the Y may do so today and tomorrow."
"We're pleased to be able to give this level of support to one of Newton's great assets. The Newton YMCA has served as a cornerstone for years and we want for youth in future generations to have a Y experience," Brad Manatt stated. "It's played a significant role in both Mary and my life along with programs that meet the needs of our kids."
For more information, please contact Lucas Hughes, CEO of the Newton YMCA at 641-792-4006 or lucas.hughes@newtonymca.org.
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NEWTON, Iowa- the Newton YMCA has received a gift of $5 Million dollars as a capital endowment for maintaining the Newton facility.
Brad and Mary Manatt made the gift as a way to help support the Newton Community.
"We have been blessed by this wonderful gift from Brad and Mary and will be forever grateful to them for their years of volunteerism and financial support," Newton YMCA CEO Frank Buckley said. "A gift of this size helps ensure Y experiences are enjoyed by future generations to come."
Built in 1976, the facility has hit the 40 year stage. "This gift will be used for building projects such as a new HVAC system, roofing, repaving, and other large scale capital needs," said Buckley. The building housing the YMCA has a swimming pool, two full-size gyms, and other health and wellness areas.
The gift will be made over three years; with an initial $3 million in 2016 and $1 million pledged for 2017 and 2018. A Capital Project Committee has been appointed to decide how best to use the gift to improve the YMCA.
The Manatts gave the gift with no strings attached requesting no name recognition attached to the building, and no special ceremony in recognition of their generosity.


Eat a variety they are filled with nutrients and fiber.
How can we live healthier lives?
There are many fads, diet pills and powders to choose from but do they work and how safe are they?
Is it OK to eliminate one food group to obtain fast weight loss and is it safe to loose fat too fast?
Can eating a diet with all the essential nutritional elements promote healing of some of the diseases that are in the world today?
Books and internet articles have many ideas on living healthier lives. It can be difficult to sort through all of the information and apply it to our own life. There is no one way to follow and it is unlikely making a big change is going to be effective or last. So what should we do? Where should we start?
Start small. By making small changes and cementing them into your life, you are more likely to keep moving ahead. Then after one small firmly cemented change, add a new change, continue in this manner and you can compound these small changes into a new and healthy life.
Regressing into old habits is not a failure and not the end of the new habit or a testimony to the fact that it will not work. Reevaluate and continue. I did not say start over I said continue. The only failure is in quitting. We must reevaluate to learn from what does not work so we can adjust to what will work for us. There are many different people and cultures and each one has a different idea of what is right for them. There is no one size fits all. There is no `best way` to meet the needs of everyone. What works for me may not be best for you. Your lifestyle, who you are and your needs determine what is best for you. Keep moving forward and soon you will find that the task attainable.
Take climbing a Mountain. I mean a large one not a hill; let us look at Mt. Everest. Every year many climbers attempt to climb, what is the difference between the ones that made it to the top and those that did not?
A stupa under snow (left) on the trail to Tengboche monastery (centre). Mt Everest (8850m) is making clouds just left of centre, with Lhotse (8498m) partly obscured just to the right. Far right is Ama Dablam peak.
way. One is the lack of oxygen at the top of the mountain. To be able to climb Mt. Everest takes a lot more than just walking up the mountain. There are weeks of preparation and acclimation to go through. Small climbs to get your body in shape, experience to learn how and when to move. There are many mistakes to learn from before the actual day of climbing because Mt. Everest is a very unforgiving mountain and a mistake there could cost your life. My point is that to make it possible to climb Mt. Everest there are smaller steps to accomplish and learn before the attempt to climb. Making it to the top of Mt. Everest represents the long journey up the mountain AND the long journey of preparing to climb the mountain. Those that made it to the TOP have learned many things along the way but most importantly, they learned from every mistake along the way and were determined to find a way to improve themselves. They had determination, they did not quit. They reevaluated, learned and moved on.
We also can reevaluate, learn and move on. Quitting is just not an option. Take a small step and then take the next step and the momentum of each step will propel you on. It will be easier to start the next step because you have learned from the previous step. You will have learned more about you. All you have to do is start.
Many leading diseases today can be reversed with a natural diet and supplements used with the proper instruction of a qualified Doctor. Following a healthy diet is the start to improving your health. Heart disease, diabetes 2, Allergies, and many others can be healed or greatly improved with natural foods and supplements. Cancer risk can be greatly reduced by following a natural diet. And if you have cancer you can greatly improve your chances of beating it.
The best ways to beat cancer, diabetes and heart disease: eat a wide variety of foods to get all the nutrition needed. This is what makes the body function at an optimal level.
Tip: It is important to drink ½ oz. of chlorine-free filtered water per pound of body weight daily.
A healthy diet includes a wide variety of foods everyday and water to hydrate your body and brain. Choosing to eat for the nutrition that food provides and targeting a nutritional need may also help decrease many diseases common today. Such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, food allergies and the list can go on and on. Eliminating or at least limiting the processed foods and the chemicals in our food can go a long way in disease prevention. Obesity today can be attributed to the amount of fast food and processed foods available. Learning to read nutrition labels and ingredient lists is an important step in achieving and maintaining a healthy diet.
The body needs nutrition form all the Food Groups.
It is important to eat meat or other sources of complete protein.
Eat a legume (bean) with a whole grain for a complete protein source.
It is best to eat lean meats or meats that have the fat trimmed off.
Fish is important to incorporate into your diet to get the vital nutrients from them.
Fats are important but it is vitally important to limit unhealthy fats and to incorporate healthy fats into your diet.
Still only take in the required servings to meet nutritional needs.
Mixed raw nuts and seeds are an important part of a diet. They can be eaten as a snack or as part of a meal.
a variety of colored vegetables should be a large part of your diet. Fresh vegetables are high in fiber and nutritional value.
Fresh fruit should be a part of your daily diet. It is best to eat fruits that are in season in your area. Eat a variety they are filled with nutrients and fiber.
Healthy natural grains that have not been genetically altered are important to eat. Use whole grains because they are high in fiber and other important nutrients.
Breakfast should be eaten within ½ hour after getting up. And it is important to eat breakfast.
Eat at least three meals and one snack daily. Depending on your caloric needs you many need to increase the snacks to 2 a day.
Coffee and tea are OK in moderation.
For sweeteners – Stevia or other natural sweeteners. Health food stores have a variety of natural sweeteners that can be used and are of nutritional value. Some can be used for cooking. Check out your local health food store.
All spices are good and have healing properties also.
Avoid sugars, lard, margarine, hydrogenated fats and oils, aspartame, Carbonated beverages (sugared and artificially sweetened) (Mineral water is ok), MSG, food coloring. If you cannot pronounce the ingredient on the label you should not eat it.
Avoid processed, cured, and salted meats, including bologna, bacon, sausage, salami, jerky, hot dogs, and frankfurters. These have chemicals that are really bad. These foods are extremely high in sodium and need to be limited or just avoided altogether.
You can have occasional treats, such as pasta dishes and desserts, but not as a part of your daily diet. And always try to have these treats made with healthy ingredients. There are many books and websites that teach how to make nutritious baked goods with healthy for you ingredients and they taste wonderful.
Love your site. It's filled with great information. Will definitely be bookmarking it for future reference.
A great summary of what is good to eat, and what not to eat. Looking forward to some delicious healthy recipes.
Thank You Jim. Glad you found the information helpful.


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Jackery offers a great range of products. But is it safe to trust them? Jackery has been in business for many years and now produces a assortment of products that include camping equipment and electric vehicles. There's something for all, whether you're an Overlanding fan, a family camping enthusiast or are looking to buy an electric car to power your home. For a comprehensive review of their most well-known products, keep reading.
Jackery has developed a variety of innovative portable power solutions. These products are suitable for camping, RVing, or for emergency use.
Jackery, an innovator in green outdoor energy solutions, was established in California in 2012. It has been recognized by of more than 100 authorized media and organizations around the world. Their pioneering solar generators have made the company become one of the most popular sellers in the solar generator business.
Jackery Explorer 1000 is a powerful small power station. It can be charged with an outlet in your home or a car-cigarette lighter.
The device also comes with many features to charge various devices. You can charge your phone, fan or light. In addition, it has an LED flashlight and a clear LED display. It also has a convenient carrying handle.
In comparison to other similar models The Explorer 1000 has a better design and has a greater output power. It's also less expensive than other similar models.
The products of Jackery come with a battery management system which can be charged by the use of a solar panel. Jackery believes that it will continue to offer the most advanced solar energy products to customers from all over the world.
Jackery offers many Explorer units to meet the needs of a variety of customers. They include the Explorer 500, and the Explorer 1000. Both are specifically designed to power high-wattage appliances.
If you're looking for a portable power station then the Jackery Explorer 1000 is a great alternative. The Jackery Explorer 1000 is lightweight and compact, with high-wattage batteries and a convenient carry handle.
The Jackery is a great choice for those who are a full-time vanlifer or just require a quick boost of power during the daytime. The Jackery is not the ideal choice for emergency power.
It is designed to be used for daily uses, but the battery is not large enough to power your home appliances. A typical household appliance needs an average of 1000 watts. Even even if your Jackery can produce an impressive 1000 watts, it will require an hour to draw that much power.
Having said that, a 1000Wh battery isn't enough to power huge appliances, like laptop adaptors or televisions. But, a full charge and discharge will still operate at maximum capacity for about an entire year and a half.
You can purchase the Jackery Explorer 1000 in several different sizes. Although the smallest is the most compact however, it's not ideal for powering multiple devices simultaneously. It weighs 22 lbs.
While the Explorer 1000 has some nice features, it's not the most advanced power station on the market. You aren't able to daisy-chain your Explorer 1000 to another unit, unlike the more obscure Jackery. This is in order to enhance its capacity.
The Jackery can only accept a 163W solar input. It also has a USB output, but it only records watts when it's actually being utilized.
If you are looking for portable power station reviews, Jackery is one brand that is often on the list. Jackery is well-known for its innovative and portable batteries. It was founded by an Apple battery engineer in Silicon Valley in 2012.
The company claims to have invented the first portable power station that has a lithium battery. It is available in a variety of sizes and can be customised to your specifications.
There are a variety of options, but Jackery recommends the 1002Wh Lithium Ion NMC battery. It can be recharged using solar power or household power. A good day's worth of sunshine will be enough to charge the battery, however you should expect to take about two days to get it back to full power.
The Jackery Explorer is equipped with lithium batteries and an unbeatable pure sine converter of 1000W. These features make it incredibly versatile. It can be used for everything including camping, and backup power in the event of prolonged power outages.
Like many other power stations that are available, the Jackery also has an over-voltage protection feature built-in. This will ensure that you're not accidentally sending out more than the battery can handle.
The Jackery Explorer has a USB output, and a 12V DC output. With a combination of both, you can power a range of devices. You can charge your laptop at night and use your CPAP machine during the daytime.
Solar panels are ideal to charge devices directly from the sun. There are a range of different kinds of solar panels. Some are fixed, while some are foldable. They are suitable for use indoors and outdoors. Some are even small enough to fit inside a briefcase.
Jackery's SolarSaga 100W solar panel for portable use is a good option for those looking to save money by using solar power. The panels are powered by monocrystalline solar cells that are highly efficient and can be used to charge mobile devices. These panels are lightweight and portable due to their protective case and kickstands.
This is a great product for those who are a camper, traveler or an explorer. It's lightweight and has an impressive battery that can recharge in just two hours using AC or for as long as eight hours with DC. It can charge your mobile phone, camera, or tv for a long time and is a great source of backup power in case of an emergency.
A solar generator is a great idea to keep your phone charged when you are on the move or camping. Jackery's products are also backed by great customer service.
The SolarSaga can be used to charge your phone, fan or monitor. They also have an integrated flashlight, so you don't require a separate battery pack.
When you pair the SolarSaga with the Jackery power station you can anticipate to receive an eighty percent charge after three hundred and sixty-five cycles. The battery in the Jackery is designed to last for up to a thousand cycles.
Jackery is a well-known brand in the portable power sector. Among its many products including the Explorer 1000 is a good starting point. The company claims to be the most prolific manufacturer of outdoor solar utilities in the world. Its range of products includes everything from solar power to LED lighting. The company's top-of-the-line portable power station is a fantastic option for your next camping excursion. With a warranty that's longer than your next trip to the beach it's a no-brainer. Jackery's customer service is the best thing about Jackery. If you're having issues with your equipment, the company is just a phone call only.
The company also offers a wide range of LED lighting to ensure that your LED lights will not be placed out in the rain. Furthermore the line of credit you can finance the purchase of new LED lighting for up to 2 years.
Jackery has a fantastic line of portable generators for the camping set. They are lightweight, compact, and easy to transport. They are also great for picnics and sports games.
The Jackery Explorer 500 is an excellent choice for those in need of a portable power source to carry on the road. It is robust, has a powerful battery, and has a comfortable handle. The panels can be placed outside your tent to protect it from rain.
The goal zero Venture 30 is an excellent option if you're looking for an enduring waterproof power source for your electronic devices. It comes with a number of impressive features, including two USB ports.
Jackery also produces solar panels that can be plugged into the device. Utilizing the Solarpeak(tm) technology these panels can charge the device using a flat surface.
The company does a great job of creating and engineering products that do a lot with little to no effort. This includes a multi-function LCD display that can tell you the names of the principal functions of the unit as well as the most efficient way to charge it.
The great thing about these devices is that they are relatively inexpensive. You can also get the best price by purchasing these on Amazon. You can even find a coupon to save up to $100 or $30 off the price of your purchase.
Jackery is a manufacturer of solar generators. It offers its customers many options to select from, such as the explorer 1000, the 500, 240, and the 300. But, many customers have difficult time deciding which model they'd like to purchase. To help you make the right decision, we've collected useful Jackery reviews and guides to assist you in learning about the various models.
Jackery solar generators are a great option to consider if you're in search of an energy source that can be carried around. It's designed to be small and powerful enough to run all your electronic devices when the power goes out. This is especially helpful if you reside in a rural location, or plan on traveling.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 is an excellent example of the most recent in portable technology. It can power a variety of devices for several days on its 1002Wh capacity. Using the company's patented technology, it can charge a five-watt light for an impressive 76 hours.
The Jackery Explorer 1500 is another ideal choice for adventurers as well as travelers. It's also an excellent choice for home-based users. It uses solar panels to generate power, just like the Explorer 1000.
Apart from being able to power any device, in addition to being able to run any electronic, the Jackery Solar Generator is eco-friendly. It is light and compact and doesn't emit any pollution. And the company provides a two-year warranty.
Jackery's portable power stations come in various capacities. The 240-watt unit is made for normal users and comes with a robust handle.
There are a number of portable power stations available on the market and the Jackery 1500 is one of the most impressive. It's compact and powerful, and it is compatible with the SolarSaga 100 panels. It isn't cheap but it does the job and is the largest Jackery battery.
The Jackery 1500 isn't waterproof. Luckily, this doesn't mean that you need to worry about getting it wet. In fact, it's designed to be used outdoors and can be used on and off the road for maximum mobility.
This is a major improvement over the typical gasoline generator. In contrast to its gasoline counterparts that are available, the Jackery 1500 isn't noisy or smelly. Additionally, it can be filled up on the go. This unit is great for weekend warriors or long-distance travelers.
The Jackery 1500 is an impressive unit for a model that retails at $2699 It is a pure sine wave inverter, which isn't often found in this price range. It also has a large draw capacity. In addition, for your security it also comes with a 30-day money back guarantee.
The Jackery 1000 Portable Power Station can charge lithium-ion batteries with solar panels. The compact unit is able to charge laptops cameras, phones, cameras and many other electrical appliances.
Jackery utilizes advanced technology that allows the unit to be recharged through solar panels. It is easy to use and can either be charged by sunlight or by using an AC/DC adapter.
Jackery offers a 2-year warranty. Included in the package is the car charger cable. Alternately, you can plug in an outlet from your home circuit.
Despite its price tag being quite high however, the Jackery Explorer 1000 is a powerful portable power station. It is equipped with an LED flashlight and an informative display that indicates how much power is left in the battery.
It comes with a 200W solar input capacity. Utilizing a SolarSaga 100W panel, the battery will be fully charged in just 17 hours.
Jackery has upgraded its MPPT solar regulator to add 30 percent more solar recharging. The new algorithm will also determine the best input.
The Jackery Explorer 500 solar generator is very portable and can be used to charge your devices when you're moving. The Jackery 500 can charge your phone and tablet as well as cameras and other small electrical devices.
The Jackery Explorer 500 is small and comes with a carry case. It has three USB-A ports and an AC port, and an 12V car charger. There's also an option to charge via pass-through technology, which will allow you to charge more than one device at one time.
The Jackery 500 comes with a carry case that has two handles. This makes it easier to transport and pack.
While the Jackery 500 is a great choice for a short weekend getaway, it's not ideal for a long camping trip. You can try it out for 30 days and see whether it's the right choice for you.
Another benefit of the Jackery Explorer 500 is its eco-friendly design. It is made out of lithium-ion batteries, and can last for a few hours longer than the typical 500Wh.
The Jackery Explorer 300 is a small, light portable power source designed to deliver a high quality of power to your electronics. It has a large number ports that can charge multiple devices simultaneously, including an AC output and the USB A port, USB C port, and an outlet for 12V.
Unlike most power stations, the Explorer 300 has a built-in handle, making it easy to carry. It is also powered by a 58.600mAh battery that can charge an iPad, a tablet or a mid-sized laptop.
Jackery is a well-known brand that is known for its eco-friendly, high-quality products. They recently won the Red Dot Award for their work. The company offers many products such as the Explorer 300, Explorer 500, EVO 300 and EVO 300.
Jackery claims that the Explorer 300 can recharge your phone from 0-80 percent in just two hours. This is quite impressive for a battery of this size. But the main benefit is that it also allows you to charge your device from an solar panel.
Jackery Explorer 1000 is a portable power station that can charge a vast number of small appliances at one time. The battery can store up to 1002Wh of pure power. The AC/DC adapters included and solar panels can be used to charge the battery.
Jackery is known for its top-quality Zonne energy products. Their Explorer 1000 is a top-of-the-line model. It has a 1,000W continuous inverter, a battery, and eight outputs. It also includes an emergency light as well as a car charger and an ergonomic handle for easy transport.
The price of the Explorer 1000 is around $1,000. However, it is an excellent value. It has a stylish exterior and plenty of power. It also has an LED display, which is informative and displays the power of the input, the output, and the charge percentage.
If you're looking to expand your system, you can add more panels or batteries. You can customize your system this way.
In comparison to the Rockpals 1000W, the Explorer 1000 Pro offers a couple of additional features. For instance, the Explorer 1000 Pro has an MPPT controller that can charge the battery faster. It also has two USB-C ports which can be used to charge up to eight devices simultaneously.
The Jackery 240 portable power station offers a range of features. It is lightweight and portable, and has a large battery.
The battery's 240 watts-hour capacity gives you enough power to recharge your phone or laptop. Additionally, you can utilize solar panels to recharge the battery.
Jackery 240 can be used for camping trips as well as on road trips. It can be taken along in your boat or van. The product is powered by a lithium-ion batteries that has a long life and zero maintenance.
The Jackery 240 features an opulent LCD screen and a useful flashlight. The screen displays the input power, the output, and how much juice is being drawn from the battery.
The Jackery 240 has a handy 12V car port. It also has an AC Pure sine wave outlet.
The 240 is compact and eco-friendly. It can be charged using solar panels or a 12-volt adapter. The Jackery 240 doesn't require an adapter for use in the UK.
If you want an energy source that is reliable, portable and able to run your home appliances in the event of a blackout, the Jackery Explorer 2000 is the one to buy. It is lightweight and portable, and also packs large batteries. The company also offers a variety of sizes and configurations.
Jackery is a major player within the power station industry. Their reputation for reliability is a strong one. They are not the best choice for power solutions in emergencies. The Jackery 2000 in solar or connected to a wall. The unit is difficult to install.
With the help of a USB-C power delivery port you can charge your laptop and other electronics. There are two USB A outputs. Each output can supply up to 18W power.
If you want to take your Jackery on the road, it can be charged with the car's lighter for cigarette. The Jackery also has an integrated flashlight. The light can be set to three intensity levels.
One of the features of the Explorer 2000 is the SOS mode. If you get power cut and aren't sure whether you should switch the unit on or not you can hit the SOS button. This will trigger a signal light that will notify you.
The Jackery Pro is one of the most popular battery packs on the market. The Jackery Pro battery is manufactured with Lithium-ion technology. It has many unique features. It is also extremely portable and can be used on the go. Apart from being efficient, it is easy to charge.
Lithium-ion battery technology
Jackery power stations are a popular option for camping or for emergencies at home. They are affordable and offer excellent portability. However, they have some limitations. We'll be discussing the pros and cons of these portable generators in this Jackery Pro review of lithium-ion technology.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 is a powerful and flexible battery power station. It provides a continuous one-kilowatt power output that can be recharged by solar or any other power source.
The PRO model's battery is a high capacity, new lithium ion. This new technology is more energy-dense and lighter than earlier versions. It also offers a longer operating time and a longer battery life.
The PRO model has an extra battery than the Explorer 1000. It also comes with a brand new and more powerful solar charger.
Another advantage of the PRO model is its fast charging. The battery can be fully charged within a matter of hours. You can recharge your device in just a few minutes from 0% to 80%.
The Power Pro also features dual USB 5V 2.0A output ports with an LED light as well as two fans. The device is small and lightweight, weighing only 12 pounds. It is charged via either an AC plug or a solar panel.
Jackery's brand new Power Pro is also environmentally friendly. It is constructed using a lithium ion battery that is more secure than acid lead batteries. This lithium ion battery is safe against surges, overvoltage and moisture. A 12-month warranty and a 12 month guarantee are available.
Jackery's Pro Portable Battery Station is not expensive, but it does have many things to offer. For the price you will get a reliable, rugged power bank that is protected from surges and moisture.
The Jackery Explorer Pro is the ideal power station to carry with you whether you are hiking, camping or simply enjoying the boondock lifestyle. It can deliver 2200 watts of power via AC or DC power.
The Explorer Pro's output power is comparable to that of the Honda EU2000i gasoline-powered generator. However it's more expensive. This isn't necessarily a bad thing. If you're seeking portable generators it might be worth paying a little extra.
The Explorer Pro has the ability to utilize solar panels to charge the battery. The solar panel is capable of providing 1800 Watts of power when charging using AC or DC power.
The batteries of Jackery's also have an SOS mode, which is important if you want to signal that you're in trouble. They also come with a flashlight built in that has three levels of intensity.
A handle that folds up is another improvement. This helps to transport and store the power station.
Although the Explorer 2000 Pro is a significantly more powerful than its predecessors, it has some flaws. The USB-A ports are equipped with an 18W output instead of a 200W USB-C port. Bulk charging can also be accomplished to a staggering 100 percent.
Compared to competing products In comparison to other models, the fan is less loud, but it spins up fairly often. Apart from that, the Explorer 2000 Pro has a more luxurious design which makes it an ideal choice over the non-Pro version.
Jackery has improved its power output over the last few years. It's still not as powerful as EcoFlow or the Goal Zero EV1 and EcoFlow however, it's more powerful than its predecessors. It even powers a small camper conditioner.
The Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro is portable solar generator that can be carried on the go. The Explorer 2000 Pro is the latest product from Jackery and comes with a more sophisticated design and faster charging. It's also environmentally friendly.
The Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro has a 2,160 watt-hour power source. It is able to power numerous devices for a long period of time. As such, it can be used to charge a laptop or tablet, or even a mobile phone. In fact, it could provide power to a fridge that is large enough for about a day.
It folds down to make packing and unpacking simple. The design is sleek.
The battery of the Jackery 2000 Pro has dual battery protection. The battery will shut off when it's not in use. The battery should last for 12 hours if it's fully charged.
The Jackery SolarSaga panels are easy to fold and can be put in under 30 seconds. They're made of monocrystalline solar cells that are extremely efficient. Also, the panels come with a protective case.
Aside from the panel, you'll need purchase a DC input cable, an adapter 8mm-to-MC4, and an Anderson Power Pole (APP) port. The Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro doesn't come with Bluetooth, WiFi or an integrated phone charger.
However, Jackery does provide a 3-year warranty. It also comes with a new smart display with LEDs that lets you know how much power you're pumping into the unit. You can alter the display's color to show more details.
Based on your specific circumstances, the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro may provide more than enough power to meet your needs. You may also discover that you need to supplement your existing power sources by using this solar generator.
Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro is portable power station that produces enough power to run appliances for up to 24 hours. It can be folded down to make it easier to carry. It stores energy in lithium ion batteries which can be charged in bulk up to almost 100 percent capacity.
The Jackery 2000 Pro can be recharged using a 120-volt AC outlet or a solar panel. There three charging ports on each side, and various DC and AC outlets on the back. An LED smart display with built-in illumination can be used to monitor the amount of battery life is left.
Although it's not the most powerful choice on the market but the Jackery offers some interesting features. There is an SOS mode that lets you signal for assistance with a bright LED light. Another feature is the ability of charging two panels simultaneously. This is useful if you require power for your home during a power outage.
The LED smart display can display the power of the input in watts, as well as numerous other important information. A built-in flashlight is available. The LEDs can be adjusted for three different brightness levels. They are also visible in direct sunlight.
The Jackery features two USB-A outputs that can provide up to 18 watts (Quick Charge 3.0). The latest Jackery comes with an 8mm connector, which is different from the earlier models. However the rubber caps that cover the ports can be fiddly to install. The company has designed an adapter that can be used with older products.
Overall the Jackery 2000 Pro is an attractive high-powered option to smaller gasoline-powered generators. It is easy to use and comes with a large storage capacity.
There are a variety of options to charge the battery.
Jackery is a portable power source that uses lithium batteries. This kind of battery is lighter than the lead-based ones. It is also less expensive. When you buy a Jackery product, you'll receive a three-year guarantee. You can purchase an extension of the warranty by contacting an authorized reseller.
There are a variety of models to choose from. The E2000 is the largest, and can run an 1800-watt air conditioner for 106 minutes. Most people want an affordable, smaller option. The Jackery Explorer 1000 is an excellent choice if you are on the tightest budget.
The battery life of the Jackery will gradually decrease as you use it. Jackery suggests charging the battery every three months. This can be done with a solar panel or a wall charger.
The Explorer model comes with an integrated handle that makes it easy to carry. It can charge smartphones or laptop. It has a tiny display that displays the current battery charge.
The Explorer model also includes a car charger. It will also charge your mobile phone while in the car.
The Jackery Explorer 1000 has an attractive design, and it's light. It is ideal for cell phones as well as Bluetooth speakers. The battery can be charged faster by using the 8mm to Anderson combiner.
One disadvantage of the Explorer is that it has only one outlet 110 volts. It is possible to improve it by adding additional batteries. You can add two solar panels to increase the capacity.
The Explorer's solar charging capacity is also limited. With normal sunlight, you can expect it to take up to two days to fully charge the battery.
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Erdogan takes extra measures to prevent Labour Day events in Taksim Square
April 27, 2014 April 27, 2014 Independent Balkan News Agency Turkey
The insistence of the Turkish government and prime minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan regarding the banning of the celebration of Labour Day in Taksim Square in Istanbul have reached absurd levels.
According to the Vatan newspaper, in order to prevent demonstrations of May 1 in the most central square of the city, 39000 police officers will be mobilised across the city, of which 19 000 will safeguard the square and the surrounding streets.
In the square, there will be 50 armoured police vehicles as well as many other vehicles to deal with any event. The Turkish government has cancelled leave for all police oficers and operational exercises on how to deal with protests already have begun.
For the full story, please click here.
(Photo of Erdogan: Nato)
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The "Birhen Sa Barangay" was the title given by Datu Antonio C. Gaston to the Filipino image of the Blessed Virgin, the patroness of the "Birhen Sang Barangay" organization founded by him.
Before the image materialized, Datu Gaston envisioned a Filipino image of the Blessed Virgin as patroness of the organization. He had a word with Bishop Emmanuel Yap, D.D. who approved of the idea, but the bishop suggested that the image, however, should give an impression of Jewishness.
Getting the icon painted posed a problem. Artists from the Salesian order as well as from graduates of prestigious art schools were asked to put to canvass the idea of Datu Gaston but the resulting works were found to be inadequate. Months later, Father Pixner sent Gaston a painting done by Crisogono Domingo, an inmate of Santa Barbara Leprosarium, a mere house painter. The painting was done not on a canvass but on a lawanit board.
One look at the painting and Gaston immediately knew that this was the image he was envisioning of. Presenting it to the Bishop, it was received enthusiastically and was approved. Bishop Yap acclaimed it to be a work of art and inspiration. On October 16, 1954, at Cadiz City, the icon was canonically blessed and installed in the diocese.
From that day onwards, the image of the "Birhen Sa Barangay" gained the love of the Filipino people. It travelled and visited the different towns and cities of the Philippine Archipelago. In June 12, 1975, the original painting of the image arrived in the Diocese of Tagbilaran for a visit. It was brought to Bohol by the Regional Datu of Davao, Lakan Olibo and his companions.
The image toured the island of Bohol, going from parish to parish, even to the remotest barrios or barangays. The last parish visited was Sikatuna and from there, she was brought to Ilihan Hill Chapel in Jagna on February 3, 1979. She stayed there up to January 12, 1981. Two days later, on January 14, 1981, she was brought back to Bacolod City. Her visit to Bohol lasted for 6 years and 15 days.
During the historical visit of the Holy Father in Bacolod City, the image of the Virgin was personally blessed by His Holiness, Pope John Paul II on February 20, 1981 at the Bishop's Palace.
Many miracles were attributed to the image of "Birhen Sa Barangay". Devotion to the Blessed Virgin grew through the years, especially in Bohol. All parishes, even the remotest barrios honor the Virgin by letting her visit every household. Together with the image of the "Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal" (in the absence of this image, other images of the Blessed Virgin are used) the banner of the Birhen Sa Barangay is brought along.
The miraculous image of the Birhen Sa Barangay, although not the original painting, is toured throughout the island in the months of June. It is received with love by all Boholanos. Roads, where it passes, are lined with flowers and potted plants. Others use blue and white flaglets or buntings.
The miraculous image usually stays overnight in a chapel where the faithful offer prayers, novenas and render vigils. From the time of her arrival until she leaves, a steady flow of the faithful come to light candles; some asking for favors while others thank her for graces granted. Others bring along their hankies and wipe the image with great love while praying ardently. A Mass is solemnly held in her honor before she leaves for another chapel.


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Lew'Lara\TBWA supports World Diabetes Day
Agency changes the name of Rio de Janeiro's biggest attraction
Diabetes affects over 13.4 million people in Brazil and more than 371 million people around the world. Today, on World Diabetes Day, to raise awareness about prevention and educate on better disease control, one of Brazil's biggest postcards, the Pão de Açúcar (in English Sugarloaf Mountain), changes its name to Pão sem Açúcar (in English Sugarless Mountain).
For the Campaign Coordinator of the Brazilian Society of Diabetes, Márcio Krakauer, "the action will draw the attention of the Brazilian population and world for this disease, which continues increasing and killing people around the world. We want to alert the general public to get tested and diagnose the disease early, and those who are already suffering from it, to make a better control of their disease to thereby reduce the risk of chronic complications of diabetes."
The campaign, which includes radio, ads and guerrilla actions, was created by the advertising agency Lew'Lara\TBWA, the Brazilian Society of Diabetes, the Company Path Sugar Loaf and the Secretary of Tourism of Rio de Janeiro.
Marked by an opening that will feature celebrity endorsements suffering from this health problem, several other actions will be held throughout the day to promote awareness and an early diagnosis of the disease.
In Morro da Urca, a kiosk, installed especially for the day, will distribute flyers with information about the disease as well as awareness souvenirs - mugs, T-shirts, postcards, etc. - with a new signature tourist spot. On location, thanks to a specialized team from Roche Brazil Laboratory, visitors will also be able to take a blood glucose test to measure their level of blood sugar. Additionally, hotels, taxis and tourism agencies will change their communications and for that day take tourists to the Sugarless Mountain.
Maracanã football stadium and Fluminense team will also join the campaign. On November 14, Fluminense will play against Nautical for the 24th round of the Brasileirão 2013, an important game that is expected to attract a large audience to the Maracanã stadium. Fluminense players, always willing to engage in actions to promote a better quality of life and health, will enter the field with a track related to World Diabetes Day. It will be a joint support action between Maracanã, Fluminense Football Club and Unimed-Rio.
And finally to close out the day, after the sun sets Morro da Urca, Cristo Redentor and Maracanã will be illuminated in blue to commemorate World Diabetes Day.
"This is an unprecedented support for the cause. I'm hoping it reaches the eyes and ears of the world," says Manir Fadel, CCO of Lew'Lara\TBWA.
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Independent review into allegations of ethical misconduct at the Transparency International Secretariat concluded
The Board of Directors of Transparency International has concluded the investigation into allegations of ethical misconduct at its Berlin-based Secretariat.
In August 2019, the Board of Directors of Transparency International commissioned an independent investigation by the law firm Taylor Wessing LLP. This decision was based on an earlier recommendation from the Board Ethics Committee, which had received formal complaints of alleged misconduct at the Secretariat. The scope of the investigation also included allegations of serious problems in the working environment at the Secretariat published in an article by The Guardian.
The Taylor Wessing investigation submitted its report to the Board in November 2019. To deal with the complaints not heard or not dealt with during the Taylor Wessing investigation, the Board created an independent Panel. The Panel submitted its report and recommendations in May 2020.
The conclusions of the reports highlighted that there were individual cases that might qualify for a breach of the TI-S Code of Conduct or TI values and its guiding principles. However, these behaviors did not constitute a systematical breach of the TI-S Code of Conduct or TI values and its guiding principles, but were related to lack of open communication.
The investigators could not identify any proven facts that qualify for a systematically bullying, discriminatory behavior or a criminally-relevant harassment under TI rules and/or German law. However, some individual incidents were identified in which the values/principles of transparency and accountability were not ensured entirely, and one case that might qualify as harassment at the workplace.
The Ethics Panel highlighted that TI Staff, the Chapters and the Works Council were informed about its creation and roles, and therefore had the opportunity to approach the Panel. After the establishment of the Panel, the Works Council contacted the former staff who had approached it in 2018 and 2019 with complaints or information. The Panel talked to 13 staff members. They reported on their own experience, the experience of other staff or provided information which they considered potentially important for the Panel.
The Panel proposed a swift, complete implementation of the new integrity system with clear responsibilities for different types of complaints, and appealed to all participants to adhere to the procedures provided for there. Disputes between staff, or between staff and their manager, must be resolved within TI-S and normally do not constitute ethical conflicts. Employment law disputes must be clarified in the employment law processes provided for this.
The Panel concluded that new complaints were not anticipated and encouraged TI to look to the future, and all participants to emphatically support the new beginning.
The Board accepts, and is implementing along with the current management of the organisation, the conclusions and recommendations of the investigation.
Transparency International remains fully committed to the highest ethical standards, and we believe that systems and procedures are in place to ensure any issues related to ethics violations are dealt with swiftly and appropriately. This includes a robust integrity system and the Board's Support Group on Safeguarding and Wellbeing.
NOTE: This statement published on 2 June 2020, and temporarily removed from publication on the evening of 9 June 2020, has been amended on 12 June 2020 by replacing copies of the three reports referenced in the statement with a summary (paragraphs 4 – 8 inclusive).
Paul Bell, Head of Communications
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