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Persecuting the Persecuted
BY JAMES BEMBRIDGE
I use 2010 as a marker for when many noble pursuits fell into disrepute: music; games; comics; fat shaming; but it's also when I think the slow creep of "wokeness" began. Now here we are, listening to increasingly emboldened fat women vent their outrage porn unto Twitter — but how did we get here?
2010 introduced the Equality Act, which ironically sought to make us more equal by legislating that some of us should receive more protection than others. I apparently belong to one of these "protected classes", yet due to the recent activity of another protected class, I don't feel all that protected anymore.
As few good things do, it all started in Birmingham. Residents weren't entirely enthusiastic about the local school introducing LGBT equality teaching — and by unenthusiastic I mean they howled "it's not ok to be gay" and pelted LGBT activists with eggs. A hate crime surely? Well there's the rub, we are told that the people instigating this intolerance must be tolerated at any cost as they are a "persecuted minority" — you know, when they aren't the ones doing the persecuting.
Nothing induces debilitating cringe in me quite like the term "gay allies" but if we are to have them then you'd think it's at times like this that they would make themselves known. Instead, something strange happened, prominent Labour MPs such as Jess Phillips and Stella Creasy — who I'm sure would describe themselves as these elusive "allies" and are usually unrelenting in their opposition to bigotry — suddenly became rather muted. Like a great wave of fear had swept over them. "Gutted" and "disheartened" are the words which keep being brandished about, and Stella has now taken to spamming peoples' twitter feeds with an image purporting to show two gay Muslims, as if Abdul and his multicoloured tunic can magic the problem away.
To Jess' credit, she did confront the leader of the Muslim protests, although in doing so, revealed her own intolerance. It's not a good look for a financially comfortable white woman, who wields considerable power, to tell a person of colour that he isn't representative of the Muslims in her area.
The thing about sharia law is, like most things it's never there when you need it most. The women who do cover up are invariably timid, small and unassuming creatures — the result of a good firm hand — so they aren't the problem, it's crude, boisterous harridans like Jess Phillips who we are left to endure untempered. I think the Muslim Council of Britain are missing a trick, surely no one would object if they were to stick a burka over her head (granted the amount of cloth needed to fulfil such a task would come at considerable cost) but I think in this case the whole country would be demanding more Sharia law.
Oh what a tangled web the Left have woven. The few gays who don't regurgitate the nauseating left-wing virtues of love and tolerance are being branded racist for daring to oppose the notion of their existence being "shameful". Pink News even ran the gaslighting headline, "Parkfield school protests are exposing bigotry of gay people, too". Well if that's the case then be prepared to see a hell of a lot more "bigoted buggerers".
The left has turned every kind of bigotry, supposed or otherwise, into a meme and it has now reached the stage where I actually feel inadequate if a day goes by when I'm not slurred as some form of bigot on Twitter. In one way it's good that the left are now only firing blanks (as all leftists should if we are to save humanity) but I can't help thinking about the damaging effect this has surely had on society, we are in danger of becoming ambivalent to genuine injustice when it presents itself. I am aware that I could be accused of giving Muslims a hard time, so let me qualify my dangerous right-wing rhetoric by saying, of course there are many decent Muslims — just don't go looking for them in Birmingham.
Guest Writer James Bembridge is both an amateur alcoholic and artist, yet aspires to be professional in both fields given enough time. James is a friend of Chatsworth estate and an enemy to all vegans. The one area he does excel at is being a purveyor of hate crimes; James firmly believes in the principle of embracing all forms of bigotry so as not to be accused of discrimination.
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I've been working on it for a while, but now it's finished. My book.
I'm happy and excited and scared all rolled into one. This is the fruition of months of hard work, so I'm giddy to finally put it out there, but feel curiously exposed at the same time. How will it be received? Will people find it useful? Will it answer all of their questions? That's the goal of the book after all.
Backpacking Europe: The Everything Guide is designed to give new backpackers planning an adventure to Europe all of the information and advice they could ever need to get started.
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Pratap Gaurav Kendra have a huge statue of Maharana Pratap which is about 57 feet and is built with metal. The staute is in sitting posture made of non corrosive metal. You will also find a 12 feet statue of Bharat Mata in the vicinity. This place showcases the history of Mewar Kingdom, about how the Mewar Kingdom stood against so many battles and invaders. One of the attractions is a presentation of the history of Mewar with moving figures, sound, and light.
In future the project is set to have a museum, Rashtriya Sfoorti Kendra, Bhamashah Market and Food Court and Maharana Pratap Water Show.


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The baby bears have amassed a large international fan base after appearing in several episodes of We Bare Bears and the untitled spinoff series will explore fresh and fun stories with the show's most beloved characters.
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1990 3M National Teaching Fellows
Colin Baird
Chemistry, University of Western Ontario
It is common knowledge that Colin Baird is an outstanding teacher. In addition to his high student ratings, Colin has made a contribution to nearly all of the important course and curriculum innovations in chemical education in his department, as well as co-authoring an internationally acclaimed innovative Year I text. He has worked continuously and diligently to raise the standards of undergraduate instruction. He has a passionate interest in his subject and a superb grasp of how to explain it. He is genuinely interested in the well- being of Western's students and is a caring and personable advisor. In recognition[...]
It is common knowledge that Colin Baird is an outstanding teacher. In addition to his high student ratings, Colin has made a contribution to nearly all of the important course and curriculum innovations in chemical education in his department, as well as co-authoring an internationally acclaimed innovative Year I text. He has worked continuously and diligently to raise the standards of undergraduate instruction. He has a passionate interest in his subject and a superb grasp of how to explain it. He is genuinely interested in the well- being of Western's students and is a caring and personable advisor. In recognition of his skill and commitment, Professor Baird received an OCUFA Teaching Award and, this year, will accept the Edward G. Pleva Award for Excellence in Teaching at the University of Western Ontario.
The University is also indebted to Professor Baird for rebuilding and strengthening its Educational Development Office. He successfully revitalized and enhanced its activities, creating an active centre for encouraging effective teaching across the campus. Colin designed specialized workshops on explaining and programs for faculty that provided teaching ideas for immediate use in the classroom. With his help, many faculty members have experienced success with new teaching approaches and have been encouraged to continue to refine their teaching methods.
Trevor Dickinson
School of Engineering, University of Guelph
Trevor has maintained a distinguished career in all aspects of his profession, but his commitment to teaching has been extraordinary. His personal style and congenial interest in students' welfare and progress have made him a popular faculty member. His clear, effective and enthusiastic classroom presentations are matched by his openness to students as individuals and his ability to assist individual students to identify and overcome scholastic and personal hurdles. He has twice received the "Engineering Professor of the Year" award at the University of Guelph.
He was Guelph's first Coordinator of Instructional Development. He has organized and implemented many workshops[...]
He was Guelph's first Coordinator of Instructional Development. He has organized and implemented many workshops for faculty and graduate students on improving the quality of teaching, on problem solving skill development, on evaluating students and on many other topics concerned with learning and effective teaching. He served with dedication and displayed a deep interest in the principles and theories of Instructional Development and has continued this work until today.
Graham Fishburne
Elementary Education, University of Alberta
As one colleague writes, "Dr. Fishburne is one of our most outstanding professors because of the quality of his teaching . . ." Graham has taught and studied at five different universities and taught courses for four different departments at the University of Alberta and therefore brings a wealth of teaching experience to all his university courses. Regardless of discipline and location, his teaching evaluations have always been very high. As well, peer evaluations, representing a wide range of colleagues from both within and outside the university, have been excellent. In 1987, he was a recipient of the University's most[...]
As one colleague writes, "Dr. Fishburne is one of our most outstanding professors because of the quality of his teaching . . ." Graham has taught and studied at five different universities and taught courses for four different departments at the University of Alberta and therefore brings a wealth of teaching experience to all his university courses. Regardless of discipline and location, his teaching evaluations have always been very high. As well, peer evaluations, representing a wide range of colleagues from both within and outside the university, have been excellent. In 1987, he was a recipient of the University's most prestigious award, the A.C. Rutherford award, for excellence in undergraduate teaching.
Dr. Fishburne has also worked closely with the Committee for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Alberta. Through this association, he has provided support and leadership to colleagues through regular workshops and presentations on topics designed to improve the effectiveness of university teaching. He has also provided a vast amount of instructional material that is widely used in universities, colleges and other learning institutions.>
Bill Gilsdorf
Communication Studies, Concordia University
Dr. Gilsdorf's career at Concordia has reflected a serious commitment to quality teaching and to its improvement within the University and beyond. The quality of this work was acknowledged by the University when he was awarded the John O'Brien Distinguished Teaching Award. He is especially noted for the creative and innovative ways he involves students in his courses. He communicates enthusiasm, curiosity and imagination in a way few of his peers can equal. He is, in short, a superb classroom teacher.
Bill carries his passion for teaching beyond the classroom and directly to his colleagues by being active at the[...]
Bill carries his passion for teaching beyond the classroom and directly to his colleagues by being active at the departmental level as well as on a university-wide basis to promote support for teaching in the University. His work with the Lacolle Centre for Educational Innovation led to the development of a program of residential seminars for faculty on innovative approaches to learning. This program has had a deep influence on many instructors and continues to grow and expand today. As well as serving as Chair of the Communication Studies Department, he has been Director of the Learning Development Office.
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Madeline Lennon
Visual Arts, University of Western Ontario
With student evaluations that consistently approach "5" on a five-point scale, Professor Lennon ranks as one of Western's most highly-rated instructors. She is valued as "a unique and talented teacher" who "maintains an enthusiasm in her work and an interest in her students that is extremely rare these days." She was instrumental in the development of a new program in Western Literature and Civilization and has, since its inception, nurtured curricular developments that have attracted students in excess of the most optimistic enrolment projections.
She has participated in several workshops on teaching principles and methodologies in order to extend and[...]
She has participated in several workshops on teaching principles and methodologies in order to extend and vary her own teaching skills. Furthermore, she undertook, as her personal responsibility, the encouragement and coaching of faculty members to experiment with innovative teaching methods beyond the traditional lecture. Thus, she has served as a catalyst for improved teaching in her Department, and more generally, in the Faculty of Arts. She was recently invited to join a new, nine-member group of outstanding teachers who will serve as peer consultants to faculty members across the campus.
Jim Newton
Dean of Students, University of Alberta
As the recipient of many teaching awards within his Faculty, Professor Newton has a distinguished record as a teacher and is respected by his colleagues for his accomplishments. He has consistently demonstrated his commitment to excellence in teaching through his direct interaction with colleagues, by representing teaching interests as a member of several university committees, and through his own teaching excellence in the classroom.
Jim has been a leader in the Peer Consultation Program at the University of Alberta since 1985 and has delivered several workshops and presentations designed to train new peer consultants. Without Jim's contribution, his colleagues claim[...]
Jim has been a leader in the Peer Consultation Program at the University of Alberta since 1985 and has delivered several workshops and presentations designed to train new peer consultants. Without Jim's contribution, his colleagues claim that the peer consultation program would not be nearly as strong in promoting teaching excellence. He has been the founder of a special program to provide a different learning environment, developed courses, provided mentoring in teaching to colleagues, and published in education-related journals.
Pat Rogers
Pat Rogers is a superb teacher who has incalculably changed the lives of many students. In her teaching, she brings a unique blend of sound theoretical knowledge well grounded in recent research and practical experience. As Course Director in the Faculty of Education, she provided individual counselling which was always positive, constructive, thorough and handled with great sensitivity. While demanding a high degree of excellence from her students, she provides them with that illusive model, a blend of skilful teaching, supportive counselling and scholarly dedication.
Since 1989, Dr. Rogers has been the Director of the Centre for the Support of[...]
Since 1989, Dr. Rogers has been the Director of the Centre for the Support of Teaching. She has worked with several teaching/learning committees and has conducted seminars, workshops, conferences, talks and other events on teaching/learning topics for colleagues at York. She is an excellent sounding board for ideas about how to improve the undergraduate learning experience because she has a wealth of experience but continues to be receptive to new ideas.
Fred Vermeulen
Dr. Vermeulen has consistently been rated as the top teacher in his Department since teaching ratings were introduced in the mid 1970's. He expends an exceptional amount of effort preparing his lectures and developing his material concisely and clearly. Students consider him to be very approachable and most generous of his time in helping them on an individual basis. He has received several awards for teaching excellence, including the University of Alberta's Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, an Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Centennial Medal, and the Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education given by The Canadian[...]
Dr. Vermeulen has consistently been rated as the top teacher in his Department since teaching ratings were introduced in the mid 1970's. He expends an exceptional amount of effort preparing his lectures and developing his material concisely and clearly. Students consider him to be very approachable and most generous of his time in helping them on an individual basis. He has received several awards for teaching excellence, including the University of Alberta's Rutherford Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching, an Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers Centennial Medal, and the Medal for Distinction in Engineering Education given by The Canadian Council of Professional Engineers.
Dr.Vermeulen is held in the highest regard by his colleagues and his evident dedication to teaching has done much to increase their own interest and commitment to teaching. He has devoted much of his time to the Committee for the Improvement of Teaching and Learning and has participated in many seminars on a variety of aspects of teaching.
Chemistry, Saint Mary's University
John Clilberd O'Connor Young was born in London, England. He is a Canadian citizen and is married to Nicola Mae Young, a Professor of Accounting, and has five children.
Following undergraduate and graduate studies in chemical engineering at London University's Imperial College of Science and Technology and business administration studies at New York University, and fifteen years of industrial research experience with petroleum and chemical companies, Dr. Young joined the Science Faculty of Saint Mary's University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, where he became a full professor of physical chemistry before, and a professor emeritus upon, his retirement in 1995.
Prior[...]
Prior to his retirement, John was a member of the Board of Governors of Saint Mary's University and of the Board's Executive Committee. He served as Acting Vice-President, Academic and Research, in 1990-91, as Acting Dean of Science on several occasions, and as a member of numerous Presidential and Senate Committees. John used all of these roles as opportunities to promote the importance of teaching at his university. He initiated the University's Student Peer Counselling Program, was a founding member of the Senate's Quality of Teaching Committee, has given numerous public and media talks on education-related topics, and has been an active participant in conferences and workshops on teaching methods, learning patterns and behaviors, computer-aided education, peer counselling and the problems encountered by first year students. He has conducted several university-sponsored speaking tours in which he addressed such topics as "Undergraduate Research: Why and How", "Problem-Solving in Practice", "Scholarship Reconsidered: Enlarging the Perspective" and "The Art of Scientific Investigation".
Teaching Awards:
John's abilities as a teacher were first formally recognized when he was awarded his university's Stewart Medal for Teaching Excellence. Subsequently, he was made an Honorary Alumnus of Saint Mary's University by its Alumni Association and received the "Golden M" award of the university's Student Association for services to students. He received the inaugural Instructional Leadership Award of the Association of Atlantic Universities, and the Atlantic Provinces Council on the Sciences (APICS)/Northern Telecom Science Teaching Award. John is 3M National Teaching Fellow and, upon his retirement in 1995, he was made a Professor Emeritus, received the President's Annual Award for Excellence in Research and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (London) for "exceptional services to higher education". The subject of his MBA thesis was "The Nature and Nurture of Scientific Creativity", in which he explored the idea that one could deliberately learn and be taught to be more creative, a theme which he pursued throughout his teaching career with both his students and his colleagues. For this work, he was inducted into Beta Gamma Sigma, the US National Honor Society of Business Administration.


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Q: Expo : cannot find a module LogReporter I have created a React Native Project and I was trying to open that project in Expo XDE. It throws the following error:

Cannot find module ...\node_modules\expo\tools\LogReporter

Firstly I created a React Native project by cloning a KitchenSink Project.
Link:
NativeBase-KitchenSink

When I started the project by issuing series of commands inside the project root directory:
npm install and then expo start
I saw that the app.json was also not proper, which was the following:
{
  "name": "NativebaseKitchenSink",
  "displayName": "NativebaseKitchenSink"
}

After issuing expo start react-native reported that the app.json is not to be found in the current directory.

[17:05:08] Starting project at
  D:\Projects\ReactNativeProjects\AwesomeProject [17:05:10] Error:
  Missing app.json. See https://docs.expo.io/ [17:05:10] Couldn't start
  project. Please fix the errors and restart the project. [17:05:10]
  Error: Couldn't start project. Please fix the errors and restart the
  project.
      at C:\xdl@51.4.0\src\Project.js:1565:11
      at Generator.next ()
      at step (C:\Users\hp\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\expo-cli\node_modules\xdl\build\Project.js:2033:191)
      at C:\Users\hp\AppData\Roaming\npm\node_modules\expo-cli\node_modules\xdl\build\Project.js:2033:361
      at process._tickCallback (internal/process/next_tick.js:68:7)

I changed app.json to:
{
  "expo": {
    "name": "AwesomeProject",
    "description": "A Kitchen Sink project.",
    "slug": "AwesomeProject",
    "privacy": "public",
    "sdkVersion": "30.0.0",
    "platforms": [
      "ios",
      "android"
    ],
    "ios": {
      "supportsTablet": true
    },
    "android": {
      "package": "com.abhsax.first"
    },
    "version": "1.0.0",
    "orientation": "portrait",
    "icon": "./assets/logo.png",
    "splash": {
      "image": "./assets/splashscreen.png",
      "resizeMode": "contain",
      "backgroundColor": "#ffffff"
    },
    "updates": {
      "fallbackToCacheTimeout": 0
    },
    "assetBundlePatterns": [
      "**/*"
    ]
  }
}

There were some updates in the project when I issued npm install again. Then I issued:
expo start

This error came:

(node:2044) UnhandledPromiseRejectionWarning: Error: Cannot find
  module
  'D:\Projects\ReactNativeProjects\AwesomeProject\node_modules\expo\tools\LogReporter'

Why am I getting this error, and how can I fix it?

A: I did:
yarn add expo

and it worked for me =)

A: See docs:
introducing-button-yarn-and-a-public-roadmap
and
npm-vs-yarn-in-react-native
These documents say that since the project configured using Yarn, you have to follow Yarn way. [Note: There is a file yarn.lock inside the root directory of the project, you have posted]
Therefore such projects are dealt by following the instructions in the documentation.
Please see How do I create a React Native project using Yarn? to actually create a react-native project using Yarn.
And please be sure to remove node_modules folder and issue command npm install before adding react native CLI using yarn. You have to remove package-lock.json from your project root. This will be to prevent mixing different package managers : npm and yarn.
Instead, it will be a good idea not to use npm, and in order to generate node_modules, just issue command:
yarn

Last link recommends to install every package you need using yarn, and not to use any other package manager:
yarn global add react-native-cli

to add react-native:
yarn add react-native

to add missing packages:
yarn add react-base --save

and to install expo using yarn:
yarn add expo

install expo-cli
yarn add expo-cli

It is possible that you can do without Expo. Just focus on react-native and yarn.
Generate android and ios folders:
react-native eject

Start yarn:
yarn start

run build of your choice, and make sure the SDKs are installed.
react-native run-android

Please also see: Uncaught TypeError: Cannot read property 'forEach' of undefined, on a KitchenSink demo
Happy Coding :-)

A: Install the Expo modules
npm install  --save
i.e.
npm install expo --save

A: check your package.json if it contains all needed dependencies and run npm install in the home directory of the project
if a package is missing you can add it with
npm install <package_name> --save

if you are using yarn run:
yarn add expo

A: rollback with npm install -g expo-cli@2.4.3

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Rich Mzungus Cruise the Coast of Kenya for Mandingo Meat
"The white beaches of the Indian Ocean coast stretched before the friends as they both walked arm-in-arm with young African men, Allie resting her white haired-head on the shoulder of her companion, a six-foot-two 23-year-old from the Kamba tribe."
Hey, I didn't come up with it; Reuters did. But apparently rich, older white woman from Great Britain and beyond are vacationing on Kenya's palm-fringed beaches, shopping for men and by men I mean sex slaves.
Many hotel managers say they are doing all they can to discourage the practice of older women picking up indigenous local boys, arguing it is far from the type of tourism they want to encourage in the east African nation.
But when the sun goes down on the beach and in the bars, thousands of elderly white women sip the same local drink: a powerful mix of honey, fresh limes and vodka known locally as "Dawa," or "medicine" and cruise the strip looking for romantic, and legal, encounters with much younger Kenyan men.
But is it legal? Is it bribery? Prostitution? Neither? All of the above?
Rich white women go down there and buy these dudes designer sunglasses and expensive sneakers in trade for sex basically. It's fucking bizarre.
Reuters talked to one dude named Josef. Josef is six-foot-four 23-year-old from the Maasai tribe. Flashing a dazzling smile and built like an Olympic basketball star, Josef says he has slept with more than 100 white women, most of them 30 years his senior. Hahahaha! That's my boy.
"When I go into the clubs, those are the only women I look for now," he told Reuters. "I get to live like the rich mzungus (white people) who come here from rich countries, staying in the best hotels and just having my fun."
No harm, no foul I guess.
Older white women join Kenya's sex tourists {Reuters}


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The Apostolic Nunciature to Guinea is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See to Guinea. The Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea is an ecclesiastical office of the Catholic Church in Guinea, with the rank of an ambassador. The nuncio serves both as the ambassador of the Holy See to the Republic of Guinea and as the point-of-contact between the Catholic hierarchy in Guinea and the pope.

In 1948, the Holy See established the Delegation to Dakar led by Marcel-François Lefebvre to represent its interests in French colonial Africa. Following the decolonization of the region, the title of that position was changed to Apostolic Delegate to Western Africa on 23 September 1960 and given responsibility for Senegal, Upper Volta, Cote d'Ivoire, Dahomey (Benin), Guinea, Mauritania, Niger, Sudan, Togo, Ghana, Gambia, and Sierra Leone. Over the next decade, as the Vatican established relationships with individual countries, country-specific offices were created, including the Delegations to Guinea, Togo, Mali, and Mauritania on 21 May 1973.

List of papal representatives to Guinea
Apostolic Delegates
Bruno Wüstenberg (20 December 1973 – 17 January 1979)
Johannes Dyba (25 August 1979 – 1 June 1983)
Romeo Panciroli (6 November 1984 – 18 March 1992)
Apostolic Pro-Nuncios
Luigi Travaglino (4 April 1992 – 2 May 1995)
Apostolic Nuncios
Antonio Lucibello (8 September 1995 – 27 July 1999)
Alberto Bottari de Castello (18 December 1999 – 1 April 2005)
George Antonysamy (4 August 2005 – 8 September 2008)
Martin Krebs (8 September 2008 – 8 May 2013)
Santo Rocco Gangemi (6 November 2013 – 25 May 2018)
Tymon Tytus Chmielecki (26 March 2019 – 12 November 2022)
Jean-Sylvain Emien Mambé (12 November 2022 – present)

References

Guinea

Diplomatic missions in Guinea

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One thing that I have noticed as a Journalism student is that the media pushes so many "ideal" body types and if you don't fit into that category, you're left wondering where you do fit in. Well, I don't think that we should have to put ourselves or each other into categories or try to fit within certain "ideals". I know it's cliché to think that "everybody is special in their own way", but, in some sense, we are. I don't think there is one kind of beautiful. I think beauty comes from empowerment in ourselves and being able to share it with others. Beauty is building confidence from our special skills. Wither you're a make-up artist who can turn a face into a work of art or you're an engineer who does the top knot from 9-5. You can feel empowered and confident in many different ways. But the one thing we should all have in common is that we should promote a "body positive attitude" together.
1. Dish it out. The number one way to promote body positivity is to start complimenting each other. Let that girl with the mad style know she is rocking it today. Let that guy with the cool shoes know that he has great taste. Shaming or bringing someone else down is never a good look.
2. Perfectly imperfect. If your thinking about hitting the gym go in there with the attitude that "My body already rocks and it's pretty hard to improve perfection but hey, I can try."
3. Social media. Brag book, Insta self gratification, snap - look at me chat. Call it what ever you want, I think it's okay to do it. Especially when you just bought that cute top that you have had your eye on "for like, ever" and now you're really loving how you look in it. Here's a secret: It's okay to be happy! Show it off ! Love your skin, love your curves, love your muscles. What ever you got, flaunt it honey, because you only have one bod. As long as you're healthy and happy, go get em!
4. Maintain your Mantra. Stop using words like "ugly" to describe yourself and others. Maintain a positive outlook about yourself. Use words like "beautiful" and "empowering". Your number one fan should always be you! Build yourself up, a confident and positive outlook is contagious. And on the days when you're not feeling so hot, it's okay to talk about it. Expressing yourself is a sign of strength. I believe that you should never be sorry for how you feel. It's the actions that come from the emotion that you have control over. Plus, if your nice to everyone else when your having a bad day, people will likely be there for you.
Read more from Amelia on the Freshman 15 blog!
A Message from Amelia: My Body. My Standards.
"During the times that the CCBR Advocacy Group comes uninvited to our campus, I encourage you to not waiver from what your values and morals are. Please don't ever forget that your body is our own and you create the standards. Not them, not anyone else. Your personal values should not be attacked. I encourage you to continue peacefully protesting, standing up, and using your own voice. The moment I found out that they were here to-day, I could not stop repeating to myself "My Body. My Standards." I have a very strong sense of pride today when our school, my fellow student leaders, and security services gathered quickly to support our student body."


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News worthy accolades and press releases such as the CBS Early Show, Outside Traveler Magazine, Experience Life Magazine (Lifetime Fitness), Good Housekeeping have featured the fine outfitting services of River Point Outfitting Co. in Ely, Minnesota.
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River Point is proud to have been "In the News" and included in the following publications:
Midwest Living Magazine
"Who's on your list? Adventurers, romantics, sports lovers? No matter what personality types you're shopping for, experiences make the best presents of all. We've tracked down great getaways tied up in neat packages in all price ranges. They're great for giving throughout the year."
AS I DIPPED MY PADDLE into Lake One and our canoe lifted free of the sand, the unnerving realization sank in that I was headed into the unforgiving ruggedness of Minnesota's Boundary Waters, and my partner, my 12-year-old daughter, already had stopped paddling to look for fish. My sister and her son were paddling like contestants on The Amazing Race. My wife and my other daughter had stopped to fix their hats. Nature, I hoped, would be kind to us.
Fortunately, we had help. Ely-based River Point Resort outfitters designed this "Taste of the North Wood" two-day, one-night trip to ensure novices like us have a good first experience here. The staff gave us canoe lessions, packed our gear and food and drove us to the launch point. They salved our fears about bears and getting lost, although they did suggest we stick to Lake One, avoiding portages and the more remote tangle of lakes.
The advice was good. Even though we had a map and compass, the shorelines massed with pine trees and boulders created a disorienting flow of islands, points and inlets. Finding a campsite (marked only by a metal grate) was not easy. Eventually, we found one about three miles from where we put in (five miles, adding wrong turns and circles). We gathered wood, started a fire, pitched tents on hard ground and boiled lake water to cook chicken, mashed potatoes and even lemon pie (which was delicous). Our muscles ached, we were dirty, there was only lake water to drink, and there was nowhere soft to sit, yet a singular contentment settled over the camp. This wilderness was our wilderness, it seemed, reachable only through self-reliance (and a good outfitter). The following morning, we sat on sun-baked rocks at the edge of the gently lapping lake, watching the stillness and listening to the sound of peace.
There was no rush to leave. We felt as if we had discovered a new world. We had, in fact, discovered two: the wilderness around us, and one within."
– Greg Philby, "Trip guide"
The National Forest Service requires permits to enter the Boundary Waters; limit nine people per permit. River Point Resort & Outfitting Company will customize your travel package, depending on your skill level and your choice of options, such as menu items, sizes and types of canoes and tents, sleeping bags, etc.
Refer to "Taste of the North Woods" package for more information about enhancing your River Point Resort stay with an overnight BWCA canoe trip.
Outside Traveler Magazine
On Safari: ANIMAL MAGNETISM, Irresistible wildlife-viewing trips, closer to home
BOUNDARY WATERS WOLF WATCH
"You'll forget cabin fever—and cabins together—when you paddle through Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. On a six-day canoe-camping trip with your own wildlife guide [from River Point Outfitting Co.], you'll see timber wolves teach their pups the call of the wild, and observe black bears, red foxes, and if you're lucky, bald eagles. Kick off the trip with a stop at the International Wolf Center in Ely, to take a howling class." -Sally Schumaier
CBS Early Show
ADVENTURE ON YOUR NEXT VACATION?
"If you're tired of dragging your kids to theme parks every summer vacation, maybe it's time for a travel adventure. Mike Roberts, senior editor for Outside Traveler Magazine visits The Early Show to talk about the wild vacation ideas that are sure to excite everybody in Minnesota's Boundary Waters [with River Point Outfitting Co.] that are sure to excite everybody in your family"…
…"Trips incorporate the adventure of paddling with swimming, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, photography, and just plain relaxing. Hundreds of lakes dot this vast wilderness, so many that some are yet to be named. There will also be opportunities to view moose, loons, beaver, otter, bald eagles, and a multitude of other birds"…
…"Trips are for beginners through intermediate levels, so it is perfect for families and can be customized to fit your dates and ability levels. Included in a completely outfitted package, with all gear and canoes, are showers before and after the trip, Trip Routing & Orientation Session [if not a guided trip], transport to and from the entry point, all the food, maps…"
"AWAY-FROM-IT-ALL-WILDERNESS" – Experience Life Magazine (Lifetime Fitness)
"If peace and quiet have been in short supply, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness may be the getaway your body and soul crave [with a canoe trip outfitted by River Point Outfitting Co.]. . ."
"There's a real need in our crazy, busy world to find harmony in nature."
"It's early morning. A cool mist hangs over a northern Minnesota lake as a lone canoeist dips into the deep waters, broadcasting ripples across the glassy surface. only the call of a loon and the splash of a diving beaver break the silence. The nearest town is miles away–and the discontents of civilization farther still"…"This is no dream. The scene plays out almost daily during summers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Located just south of the U.S.-Canadian border in the northeastern corner of Minnesota, the Boundary Waters are swaddled in the rugged woodlands of the Superior National Forest.
Its million-plus acres are home to moose, bears, bald eagles, otters, mink and plenty of other wildlife. And with more that a thousand lakes and streams, plus a network of canoe routes totaling roughly 1,5000 miles in length, this watery paradise draws a special kind of visitor. Here, nine-to-fivers find a world where the sun sets the schedule. Immersed in the emptiness of the great outdoors, a person can find the sort of solitude that helps restore connections–to oneself, others, and the natural world."
…"Chicago businessman, Steve Pfister, and his family have returned to River Point for the past 15 years,leaving behind the hectic pace of city life…Steve believes that rustic destinations like the Boundary Waters offer visitors a sense of peace that they can nolonger find in their own backyards."
"There's a real need in our crazy, busy world to find harmony in nature," says Jane Koschak [owner of River Point Resort & Outfitting Co]. "The primary reason people come here is to renew, rejuvenate and reconnect. Here, they can find a space for equilibrium, where they are empowered to connect with their inner selves and be contemplative. There's time to think, to talk-time just to be. People often develop an emotional connection to this area. "The experience of genuine personal power in the wilderness is profound–and profoundly peaceful. In the Boundary Waters, everything moves at a slower pace. Your plans are ever-changing and completely weather dependent, " Pfister says. "It's wonderful to have a day that isn't dictated by your pager." – Debra Bokur
Travel | The Courier-Journal Louisville, Kentucky
A FATHER-SON ADVENTURE
Trip to Minnesota's North Woods created memories at every bend.
"In the last hour of our wilderness odyssey in the fabled Minnesota North Woods, the rhythmic splashing of pristine lake water was the only sound as each paddle stroke bumped our canoe forward against wind-rippled current. Ahead through the hovering mist, morning sun speared through high gaps between spruce and cedar on a small rocky island, one of many in the glacier-carved ancient lake. It was a mid-summer morning, and my 14 year-old son, Ben, and I had been out on our own four days."
Until recently, I had never heard of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,; now I will never forget it." …"In much of the federally preserved land, including where Ben and I spent three nights and four days, there are no motorized vehicles, directional signs, cell phone access or electricity…"
"The National Geographic Society called it one of the top 50 "greatest places to see," and each year 200,000 visitors comply."
"Ben laughed and said he couldn't wait to tell his mom how I flinched when I jerked a leech off my finger while trying to place it on a fish hook, or the time I had to carry a canoe on my shoulders across a peninsula the second time to retrieve my favorite hat. He couldn't wait to show his scraped side from when he tumbled down a ledge the night I took us for an "adventure" through a densely vegetated island and –he claims–we were desperately lost.
"The outfitter we choose [River Point Outfitting Co.] provided everything, including food. We packed minimal clothes, and a few necessities, including insect repellent. We had fishing poles, camera, sketch pads, journal, and two books–a collection of Jack London tales and Homer's Odyssey. That's it."
…"An orientation by a sincere young man [staffperson at River Point] occurred upon our arrival. My attention heightened when he told me there would be no signs in the wilderness–only a map and a compass." "Always know where you are on the map," he said, looking up seriously and pausing to let it sink in. After a 30-minute drive to our entry point, he showed me how to jerk the 18-foot long canoe onto my shoulders for portaging from one lake to the next. A portage can be anywhere from 50yards to half a mile. While that may seem daunting, I saw several families with small children and grandparents."
…"Loon songs added to magic to our first night, then our days fell into routine as the outside world slipped away. On our last evening, as we were paddling back from a canoeing and portaging trip, I noticed Ben had ceased paddling and was gazing at the russet dusk sky that hung as backdrop to a silhouetted island ahead. It was a rock island, the size of a baseball stadium, with pines and spruce jutting up tall and jagged. A campfire glowed in front of a tent, and the entire island and campfire reflected into the smooth evening waters in dreamlike mirror image."
"It's like a T-shirt, Grandma would wear, Ben said.
"It's too beautiful to be real."
"Choosing an outfitter:
After weeks of research, we picked River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. in Ely, Minnesota, near the Canadian border, and a few hours north of Duluth. River Point has been featured in several prominent outdoor magazines and offers a variety of packages depending on one's desire on the scale from roughing it to relative comfort. I chose River Point after conversations with manager and co-owner, Jane Koschak, a retired teacher who peppered me with questions to find the best package for our experience level and expectations.
What you get for your money:
River Point provided everything we needed, including the canoe, tent, sleeping bags and mats, cooking utensils, a coffee pot, skillets and plates, cleaning supplies, fire-starting material, a tiny but effective propane cooking stove, rope tarp, water bottles, even a little duct tape. Perhaps, most important, our package provided all the food for the entire stay, including things like steak and bacon in a cold pack; we were never too hungry.
What you eat:
We chose our menu on the Internet three months in advance. On the first evening, we grilled filet steak over a fire we made from wood we found. My son, Ben, did all the fire making and cooking, including breakfast the next morning: fried eggs with sausage and toast. But we also had dessert most nights, like strawberry cheesecake, or apple crisp to go along with such dishes as beef stroganoff or chicken and rice.
What you pay:
We paid a little extra for the "comfort plus" package, which included, among other things, fold-up camp chairs, which we also used on long canoe journeys, a water purification system, and the lighter weight kevlar canoe.
Where you camp:
There's no such thing as a reserved site in the wilderness; first come, first serve. They aren't marked with signs, but by red dots on a map hanging in a plastic map case in front of the canoe captain, who rides in back. Each [campsite] included a fire ring and grate, and a latrine, which is literally a toilet bowl seat propped up on a box on rocks in the woods; ours was on a hill about a minute's walk from our site."
…"About 7 each morning, I perched, with journal and pen, under dangling cedar eaves by the lake as the sun's rays illuminated the steam from my coffee and cast pulsing shadows of ripples onto the caramel-colored lake bottom below…" – Scott Wade
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Travel + Leisure Magazine
Make a Splash –
"A great way to quench that thirst" for the wilderness river travel experience, "Canoeing Minnesota's Boundary Waters Canoe Area [with] River Point Outfitting Co…covers 1200 miles of canoeing trails leading to centuries-old cliff painting and lakes where loon calls echo."
Good Housekeeping Magazine
"Pack Your Bags, Best Vacation Bargains for Family Fun… Canoeing"
"Why try it? You're craving a more sedate river vacation!"
"Where to stay? In Minnesota, paddle Birch Lake's wilderness or the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. A three-day [River Point Outfitting Co.] canoe trip for a family of four, including meals, starts at $910." (Refer to link for current rate.)
Men's Journal Magazine
Ely named one of ten 'Dream Towns':
"You may feel out of place in Ely if you don't have a 16-foot, scratched-to-hell Old Town canoe strapped to your roof rack. Unless you're a fisherman, that is. Ely (pop. 3,724) is located 35 miles from the Ontario border at the gateway to the legendary Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a million-acre maze of lakes and boreal forest with 1,500 miles of canoe trails and endless runs of small-mouth bass, walleye and pike."
Germany's Lufthansa Magazine
"[For] spur-of-the-moment (canoe) trips…try River Point Resort & Outfitting Co. The resort is located on Birch lake not far from Ely (Minnesota). The lake is not actually part of the national park (BWCA), but as it is directly linked to it, it is a good place to to set out…"
Northern Havens –
"…For more remote retreats, including River Point Resort & Outfitting Co., all you see is woods and water."
BOUNDARY WATERS JOURNAL
River Point Resort: Superior Resort Vacations
A Cabin On The Edge (by Robert Beymer)
"If you love the Boundary Waters, but camping doesn't have the same appeal, you're in luck. You don't have to sleep in a tent and bathe with cold water to enjoy the BWCA Wilderness. [River Point Resort] is located 8 ½ miles southeast of Ely via Highway 1 on a beautiful lakeside setting close to the Boundary Waters. You can explore the wilderness lakes and streams by day and return to a hot shower or soothing sauna before retiring for the night on a soft bed.
"Owned and operated by Steve and Jane Koschak, it is the only resort and canoe outfitting base at the north end of 20-mile-long Birch Lake. Thirteen housekeeping vacation homes and villas are spaced privately along the 4, 200 feet of scenic shoreline.
"The experienced staff at River Point Outfitting Co. can provide you with everything you'll need for a trip into the wilderness. Two good day trips start with a shuttle to nearby entry points, and River Point will transport you there. At the Filson Creek parking lot, 7 ½ miles from the resort, enter the Boundary Waters on a 140-rod portage to the South Kawishiwi River. The seven-mile journey back to the resort is all downstream. But, don't rush back; this is a lovely stretch of the river. Take time to explore the rocky, pine-covered shoreline from the portage to the first small rapids two miles upstream. You'll see several fine campsites on rock outcroppings that could host your shore lunch. There are four short portages along the trip back to River Point. None is difficult and the longest measures only 62 rods…
"The other day trip starts at the Little Gabbro Lake entry point, 1.7 miles farther up the Spruce Road from Filson Creek…"
Boundary Waters Journal Magazine
"Location, location, location…River Point is located on Birch Lake at the bend where the South Kawishiwi River enters the lake…Much of 6000 acre Birch Lake is within the Superior National Forest, and the Kawishiwi River flows into the BWCAW…With easy access to fishing on the lake and a water highway into the wilderness, River Point seems a practical location…"
"…Steve's experience and knowledge of the wilderness extends to the entire BWCAW. Guests who want to take a trip can draw on Steve's expertise and outfit their trip through the River Point Outfitting Co. Like their resort operation, the Koschaks emphasize personal attention to detail in their outfitting. Top of the line equipment is offered, 'and we don't give second rate equipment to nonprofits,' Jane said. Canoe parties outfitted by River Point can stay overnight at the tent camp or bunkhouse and take part in the resort's programs. We want trippers to have full use of the resort and programs, Jane said, to 'become part of our River Point family rather than here's your gear, goodbye.' "
Minnesota Sportsman
Northern Minnesota's Top Pike Lakes –
Birch Lake: "a serpentine body of water where the Kawishiwi and Birch Rivers meet. Trolling crankbaits and spinnerbaits, tossing the same lures to the weedbeds and fishing weedless spoons are all effective on the lake."
Minneapolis Star and Tribune
Birch Lake listed as one of the top two walleye lakes in the state. Birch Lake, led the list of Minnesota's "Deadly Dozen" walleye lakes. The annual listing of the the twelve top walleye lakes in the state is largely based on the DNR's fish population surveys, done mostly through test netting. Joe Geis, manager of the MN Dept. of Natural Resources' Ely fisheries division, said he recommended Birch Lake for the list, which is put together annually by Star Tribune "Outdoors" editor Ron Schara.
River Point Resort & Outfitting Co.: One of the premier "Editor's Choice Getaway" selected from 12 midwest states by top staff travel writers.
"…On a wooded point, where the wild Kawishiwi River meets Birch Lake(about 120 miles north of Duluth), River Point's only neighbors are evergreens along the long shoreline, which borders the Boundary Waters Canoe Area."
Easy-Does-It Family Adventures –
"Near Ely, River Point Resort also hosts Boundary Waters outings. A 3-day trip starts at $910 for a family of four, including gear and food.." Learn more at Family Super Saver Package
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Q: How to solve a state space model with Odeint? I am trying to implement a numerical simulation of a state space model using Eigen and Odeint. My trouble is that I need to reference control data U (predefined before integration) in order to properly solve the Ax+Bu part of the state space model. I was trying to accomplish this by using a counter to keep track of the current time step, but for whatever reason, it is reset to zero every time the System Function is called by Odeint.
How would I get around this? Is my approach to modeling the state space system flawed?
My System
struct Eigen_SS_NLTIV_Model
{
    Eigen_SS_NLTIV_Model(matrixXd &ssA, matrixXd &ssB, matrixXd &ssC,
           matrixXd &ssD, matrixXd &ssU, matrixXd &ssY)
                :A(ssA), B(ssB), C(ssC), D(ssD), U(ssU), Y(ssY)
    {
        Y.resizeLike(U);
        Y.setZero();

        observerStep = 0;
        testPtr = &observerStep;
    }

    /* Observer Function:*/
    void operator()(matrixXd &x, double t)
    {
        Y.col(observerStep) = C*x + D*U.col(observerStep);
        observerStep += 1;
    }

    /* System Function:
     * ONLY the mathematical description of the system dynamics may be placed
     * here. Any data placed in here is destroyed after each iteration of the
     * stepper.
     */
    void operator()(matrixXd &x, matrixXd &dxdt, double t)
    {
        dxdt = A*x + B*U.col(*testPtr);
        //Cannot reference the variable "observerStep" directly as it gets reset
        //every time this is called. *testPtr doesn't work either.
    }

    int observerStep;
    int *testPtr;
    matrixXd &A, &B, &C, &D, &U, &Y; //Input Vectors
};

My ODE Solver Setup
const double t_end = 3.0;
const double dt = 0.5;
int steps = (int)std::ceil(t_end / dt) + 1;

matrixXd A(2, 2), B(2, 2), C(2, 2), D(2, 2), x(2, 1);
matrixXd U = matrixXd::Constant(2, steps, 1.0);
matrixXd Y;

A << -0.5572, -0.7814, 0.7814, 0.0000;
B << 1.0, -1.0, 0.0, 2.0;
C << 1.9691, 6.4493, 1.9691, 6.4493;
D << 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0;
x << 0, 0;

Eigen_SS_NLTIV_Model matrixTest(A, B, C, D, U, Y);

odeint::integrate_const(odeint::runge_kutta4<matrixXd, double, matrixXd, double,
    odeint::vector_space_algebra>(),
    matrixTest, x, 0.0, t_end, dt, matrixTest);

//Ignore these two functions. They are there mostly for debugging.
writeCSV<matrixXd>(Y, "Y_OUT.csv");
prettyPrint<matrixXd>(Y, "Out Full");

A: With classical Runge-Kutta you know that your ODE model function is called 4 times per step with times t, t+h/2, t+h/2, t+h. With other solvers that implement adaptive step size you can not know in advance at what t the ODE model function is called.
You should implement U via some kind of interpolation function, in the most simple case as step function that computes some index from t and returns the U value for that index. Something like
i = (int)(t/U_step)
dxdt = A*x + B*U.col(i);


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There are many different things you need to keep in mind when selling your online business and it can be difficult to figure out which of these are most important and what you should give maximum weight to in electing to sell your company.
Mergers and acquisitions can be complex if you have never approached the subject before, which is why many people turn to the services of an M&A broker or an online business broker to help answer key questions and ensure that you understand your role. With all of these different considerations you must keep in the back of your mind when thinking about selling your business, doing your own due diligence and having an established and firm company on which your future can grow is powerful for your life now and in the long run.
Mergers and acquisitions involving private companies utilize a number of different human resources, legal, business, financial and intellectual property issues. You need to understand these dynamics and one way to do this is to hire knowledgeable business brokers. There are several points to keep in the back of your mind as you approach the process of an M&A brokerage or hiring an online business broker.
• An M&A valuation can be negotiable since other terms beyond price evaluation could be negotiated in the various contracts. Make sure that you have experienced business brokers to help you with this process to look at things such as business sector of your company, whether there are multiple bidders for it and the expertise and experience of the management team.
• Mergers and acquisitions can take a long time to market negotiating close; whereas, choosing to sell your online business for the support of an online business broker can be accomplished much more quickly. An online business broker will be highly knowledgeable about your area of the marketplace and will know what it takes to list the company for sale and to begin receiving possible bids from those who are most aligned with purchasing your company. You can avoid many of the most common problems in the business selling process by retaining business brokers who are very knowledgeable about the process. With the assistance of a financial advisor, make sure that you understand the sales process and have a thoroughly completed valuation, so you know what you can anticipate.
• Sellers must anticipate the due diligence investigation that a buyer will undertake. One of the best ways to determine what your company could possibly sell for, is to do your own due diligence about the valuation of the company and to get a holistic picture of some of the things you might be able to improve. There are many different things that buyers take into consideration when opting whether or not to make an offer on a company and your decision to do your own homework in advance could make it more likely for you to receive the value that you are hoping for when listing your company for sale. Many people skip over this step and don't realize that hiring a knowledgeable business broker could help them significantly.
Getting a fresh set of eyes on your company is crucial and many problems that could arise can be avoided by retaining a business broker. Some of the most common problems include missing or unsigned resolutions, meetings or contracts, contracts with amendments that don't have amendment terms signed or incomplete employee related documents.


Do you like asking "what if" questions? You could be a writer! Wisha Wozzariter (say that out carefully and see how it sounds) wanted to be a writer. This book, written by Payal Kapadia, won the Crossword Children's Book Award last year.
It is an imaginative story of Wisha, a 10 year old girl who wants to become a writer, but she has no idea how to begin. She meets Bookworm, and then catches the Thought Express to idea land.
The description of the Marketplace of Ideas will remind you of Enid Blyton's Faraway Tree. We all know of good ideas, but can you name some bad ideas? Slavery's one, the Bookworm tells Wisha.
'Er, this mouse has a rather strange—or shall we say special—quality . . .' said Mr Frugal, looking a little embarrassed.
Wisha said nothing. In her mind, she was trying to come to terms with the idea of a hero many sizes smaller than she had imagined her to be, and of the wrong colour.
'She turns purple when she's . . .' and here, Mr Frugal paused to clear his throat. It was easy to see that he was uncomfortable about this.
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Welcome to a new segment! I'm trying to up the food and drinks content here, which is something I've been thinking about for a while. So here we are – a (hopefully) monthly wine recap. My husband and I love to get new wines and try it out so it feels like a waste to not share it with everyone as well. Wine doesn't just stop there, if we happen to try out some new drinks like cocktails or beers or liqueurs, then I'll share it as well.
With that said, we are not professional or anything so its just really how we felt about it as we learn to appreciate wines and log what we've tried. There probably won't be any fancy terms and we won't know enough to talk a lot of depth about it. If you are looking for something much more professional than myself, you should definitely check out Wine Wankers.
Being a big fan of lighter wines, I've always been a fan of Riesling and Moscato varieties and with that said, completely coincidentally, this one has a lot of moscato wines.
Banrock Station was my pick for this time. My husband had never tasted a Moscato before. When we first cracked open the bottle, the scent was actual quite dry and soury. However, once we aired it out a little and took our first sip, it actually tasted very light and sweet. Its one of the smoothest Moscato wines that I've tasted.
Next up is coincidentally from the same producer, which we didn't know until now, as I was doing the research on it. I'm a big fan of Riesling wines. They usually are quite good and has that perfect balance of not being too dry and just sweet enough with a lovely texture. I can't say that Hardy's Stamp is my favorite wine. Its pretty good. Its a little drier than I would expect and the initial taste definitely tastes less appealing than after a few sips.
We've heard about Jacob's Creek a lot but never actually had tasted any of the wines. Seeing a Moscato on a random trip to the SAQ sparked the interest to pick it up. Its not quite as sweet as Banrock Station however, Jacob's Creek Moscato is absolutely a lovely wine as well. Its very delicate and light. In many ways, it actually tastes lighter in alcohol than Banrock Station, which it isn't as this one has 1.5% more alcohol content.
You may recognize this wine from our Battle of Ingredients 2018 Chinese New Year Edition. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can find it here.
One of our friends is the wine provider for the evening. For the evening, he brought a wine that his father in law (I think) introduced to him recently. Its an Italian wine originated from Asti and is also a Moscato. With that said, this one is neck to neck with Banrock Station's taste. In fact, to taste two spectacular Moscatos over the course of the month has been wonderful. This one is sweet and light and even our friend who doesn't drink much wine enjoyed it a lot as well.
That wraps up the first log or wine recap (whatever you want to call it).
Its nice and simple. Honestly, I would have just rated it out of thumbs up or down but I like to ramble and write.
With that said, I'm still working on the structure of these recaps.
If you have any wines to suggest, feel free to. Do note that I can't drink red wines (allergies).


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Each tin contains at least 2 ml of natural perfume in a 5 ml tin and is meant for sampling the perfume.


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An accident can happen to anyone. When you encounter an accident, you may get severe injuries that can result in huge medical bills for treatment. You should file a case in the court s that to get your compensation. Therefore, you will need to hire a personal injury lawyer to represent your case in the court. Here are the tips that will enable you to pick the best personal injury attorney.
You should consider the expertise of the personal injury lawyer. In the cases of the court, the experience is required. Therefore, you need a lawyer that has more experience in handling such cases in the court. Ask the personal injury lawyer for the numbers of years that he has been handling the cases. Ensure that the lawyer has specialized in the specific accident that you are experiencing. Check the source here!
Consider looking at the charge of the personal injury lawyer before making your choice. There are two methods that you can use to pay the lawyers. The first one is on a contingency basis and the hourly rate. Look for an attorney that will ask for payments after the case is completed. Hire the personal injury lawyer that charges are favorable for you. Ensure that you feel comfortable it the personal injury lawyer you are hiring. Choose a lawyer who updates you in the proceeding of your case in the court. This will give you a hint of the expectation of the case. Ensure that the lawyer is able always the case is being handled in the court.


As our phones have continued to get smarter with the help of ever-changing technologies, the amount of people using mobile applications on a daily basis has increased.
Now, there is an app for every topic you could ever think of; from religion, to healthcare, to dieting.
Perhaps you've seen the success of some of your favorite apps and want to give it a try yourself.
You might even be a company who wants to advance their reach by giving customers another way of interacting with your brand.
Whatever your reason, however, making your app successful isn't an easy task.
Now more than ever, you need to make sure that you have a strategic marketing plan in place to overcome your competition.
It's not always easy knowing where to start when it comes to marketing your mobile app, however, so here are some of the most strategic ways you can market your app like a pro in 2019.
One of the easiest ways to market your app effectively is to connect with influencers within your niche.
If you think someone might like what you're selling, tell them about it via email.
If they're a small influencer, otherwise known as a micro-influencer, they may promote your product for free.
You may have to pay larger influencers to promote your app to their audience, but if you have the budget, this strategy is definitely worth it.
Research has shown that teenagers are more influenced when it comes to buying the latest technology by other influencers than by traditional forms of advertisements, which is great news if your app specifically targets teenagers.
According to ComboApp, the best way to effectively market your app is to invest time and effort into creating a stellar social media presence.
It's completely free, so even if you are creating an app on a budget, this option is available to you.
All you need is enough time to contribute towards conversations in the community you're planning to target.
If you use this method, it's worth baring in mind that you can waste hours doing nothing on social media, so you need to make sure that any contributions you are making are worthwhile.
Spamming a link in response to tweets that mention a keyword related to your app isn't going to be helpful, and will probably make people avoid getting your app, even if they like the idea of it.
Instead, make sure you are responding to people with helpful advice that actually solves their problems.
You could then suggest your app as a solution as the conversation continues, by which point you would have gained that individuals trust.
Having this on social media where others will view it means that the individual you are speaking to and providing worth while information towards won't be the only person who benefits from that interaction between the two of you.
If you're going to use this method, it's worth noting that your profiles should be up and active a few months before your app launches.
This provides you with enough time to gather interest in the release, and gain a worthwhile following that you can utilise to your advantage after the launch has occurred.
Have you ever looked at the reviews of an app and seen that the developer has directly addressed those who criticize their app?
You might not think this is a good idea because it could add fuel to the fire, but what it actually shows is that the app developers are interested in their current app users.
This will offer you an opportunity to improve your app, which will increase customer satisfaction and, as a result, retention.
Those who see your responses to critical results may also choose to download and check out your application to find out the real story, too, which has the potential to increase your app download rate.
Most of all, though, this marketing tactic will show a human side to the app, and prove that you are invested in it.
If you care about the app, and those using it, then others will care about you and continue being loyal, too.
You might have dreams of your app going viral instantly, but having that happen is extremely unlikely.
With the Apple App Store growing by over 1000 apps a day, you need to put some effort in to attract your target audience.
The good news is that it isn't that hard.
All you need to do is figure out what problem your app solves, and the kind of people who need this solution.
Once you've found your target audience, focus all of your marketing tactics on this group of people first.
There's always the chance to expand to those who might enjoy your app first, but you want to build hype and customer loyalty early on, and this is the perfect way to do that.
You might not have incorporated creating a website for your app into your marketing plans, but you really should.
The truth is, an app in itself doesn't provide you with very many opportunities to rank in Google searches unless it is known by its name.
Even then, without a website, there are limited SEO opportunities, and it's very difficult to create a buzz around your app.
By creating a website, you can create blog content and offer sneak peaks to your audience in the lead up to the release of your app.
In the example above, the app makers behind AIVA, an Artificial Intelligence Dating & Social App have a corresponding website where they introduce the app to the world. Naturally, the website provides the real estate for the app makers to explain the app concept in more details, have a section about the team and one section which talks about the underlining technology.
This will raise app awareness, and provide the Aiva app with a chance to market to more people by giving longer explanations of what they can expect to see from the app itself.
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Living in Bondage: Breaking Free Movie Review
May 28, 2020 June 18, 2020 Simisola B. 0 Comment Andy Okeke, Chief Omego, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Kelly, Kenneth Okonkwo, Living in Bondage, Living in Bondage: Breaking Free, Munachi Abii, Nnamdi Okeke, Obinna Omego, Ramsey Nouah, Richard Williams, Shawn Faqua, Swanky JKA, Toby
When I first heard about the sequel "Living in bondage: Breaking free", I thought…
"Is the storyline going to be any different?"
What is it going to be? My oh my, It's hyped! But is it worth the hype? Yes, it's definitely worth the hype.
Thought provoking. Realistic. Strong acting. Must see. These are the adjectives that best describe the blockbuster which peaks at number 1 on Netflix chart.
Two decades after the release of the classic, "Living in bondage", the sequel sees Andy Okeke (Kenneth Okonkwo) abandoning the cult and becoming an ordained minister of God. The cult which is now known as the brotherhood or the six has spread out into an international organisation with members of different nationalities. The old is very well represented with the presence of the original characters like Chief Omego (Kanayo O. Kanayo), Chief Mike (Bob Manuel Udokwu) and Andy Okeke (Kenneth Okonkwo). Here, Chief Omego is running for the next governor of Imo State.
Living in bondage: Breaking free centres on Andy Okeke's son- Nnamdi Okeke(Swanky JKA), an advertiser who will stop at nothing to make it big. He is soon lured into the world of the rich, influential and powerful by the business tycoon, Richard Williams (Ramsey Nouah) who happens to be the head of the brotherhood, also known as the Six. Soon after initiation, Nnamdi is thrown into a world of opulence and falling in love with Kelly (Munachi Abii), but there's a price to be paid for this new life. Like it's said… Nothing goes for nothing.
David Jones plays the role of Uzoma, the investigative journalist and blogger who is bent on bringing down the brotherhood, right after discovering his brother-in-law Obinna killed his own wife and daughter who happens to his sister and niece. David tries adopting a Hollywood film character but isn't quite adept at it. If not for the wads of paper and pictures attached to the board, David could pass for a psychotic junkie.
Having being part of the evil syndicate, Andy uses Uzoma's influence to warn his son and rescue him from the cult before it's too late.
You can't but love the chemistry between Nnamdi and Toby (Shawn Faqua). They definitely serve the brother relationship goals. One scene that stands out is when Toby bashed the car.
"You didn't bashed the car", we did. Nnamdi tells him.
The powerful storyline detailing the untold, gruesome stories of the activities of money rithalists is simply apt!
Breaking free should be applauded for its sound. You could be carried away and be drawn back in by the prevailing sound which gives a hint of what's next.
The infusion of the Igbo language pays credence to the rich cultural heritage. It's a pure delight seeing actors converse in Igbo. The constant transitioning between English and Igbo didn't feel out of place. From the Igbo songs to the Igbo conversations to the Catholic Church, sibling banter and music, Ndi Igbo is well portrayed.
Most movies are flaw-ridden, Breaking free is no exception. One flaw that catches the eye is the age of Richard Williams. He's still the same person twenty seven years ago. How come he look so young after all these years? Is he some sort of vampire? Guess the blood sucking is responsible for the young look.
You know there are some scenes that just keeps you 'WOWED'. Here's the stand-out scenes:
The opening scene which sets the tone for the movie.
A car is seen driving through a bush path with a little girl singing an eerie Igbo folk song in the back-seat. The car comes to a halt and the driver is revealed to be Obinna Omego (son of Chief Omego). He has driven his daughter to the forest with promise to show her a waterfall. He tells her to close her eyes in anticipation of the surprise and off her head goes- he beheads her. That scene gives an inkling of what the movie is about. In successive scenes, her spirit torments Obinna thus leading to his death at the end.
Another scene which is outstanding is the church scene where the two arch enemies (Richard and Andy) trade bible verses. Richard is the devil that quotes the Bible amidst lines of The Godfather.
"That quote says 'should bow' not 'shall bow'. Meaning it may or may not happen.
At a point, it seems like a scene in a Hollywood movie. Richard's performance reminds one of Al Pacino as John Milton/Satan in 1997's The Devil's Advocate. Here, Richard is seen wielding his dark powers.
How can you not love Richard Williams?
Richard Williams (Ramsey Nouah), the enigmatic multibillionaire is quite a stand-out act, who waltzes through the film as if he is a ballerina on a stage. Well spruced up, having lines drip with humour and non-chalance, Ramsey Nouah sure brings his A-game on. His unchanging demeanor and ablilty not to sweat the small stuff makes one wonder if he's human.
"Did you hear about Obinna?" Nnamdi asks
"These things happen," he answers while pouring drinks as if the death by suicide of a close associate is an everyday occurrence.
Drink in hand and Cuban Monte Cristo cigar in mouth, no situation can make him lose his cool. Richard reeks power and mystery. Not much is known about his background, where he's from or if he has superiors.
At the end of it all, Nnamdi realises there's a price for affluence, meanwhile some members of the Brotherhood have been exposed and Richard is still at large.
Breaking Free suggests there'll be another sequel. The mystery is still very much alive. Has Nnamdi paid the price already? Is Richard still coming for him? Where is Richard going? Is he fleeing or going on a trip? So many questions to be answered.
From the storyline to cinematography to soundtracks and cast, the movie still relays same message depicted by the classic.
All in all, Living in bondage: breaking free is worth the watch. The morale of the story still stands- Never go into money ritual!
Living in Bondage Breaking Free' is streaming on Netflix.
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The government's pension reform plan has shocked the majority of Russians, who, in focus group discussions, expressed confusion, fear, and frustration with the government, including President Vladimir Putin himself. Russians expect the proposed measures to pass. But they are also prepared to resist them in various ways, and they want concessions and guarantees of employment and healthcare, especially for society's most vulnerable members.
According to polling, the public vehemently and almost universally opposes the proposal to raise the pension age from sixty to sixty-five for men and from fifty-five to sixty-three for women. The Levada Center found that 89 percent of Russians viewed the pension reform plan negatively while no more than 8 percent approved of it, an unprecedented degree of dissent.
The language that focus group participants used to describe the pension reform plan, as it currently stands, reflected despair. Many respondents felt that change was inevitable yet were not quite prepared for it. People admitted that there is no money in state coffers but attributed that to the costs of the 2014 Winter Olympics, the 2018 World Cup, and Russia's ongoing intervention in Syria. Respondents complained about Russia being "too engrossed in defense and military operations in recent years," being "saddled with Crimea," and having to rebuild war-torn Syria.
People concluded that the authorities had unfairly chosen the "quickest fix" for the problem: "government officials won't part with their mansions or yachts, so they're forced to get bits and pieces from ordinary people." The focus group participants said that the government found a way to "milk the people" and "patch up holes with our money" instead of taking difficult yet meaningful steps. People think that the government only pretends to combat corruption.
The respondents considered the state and the bureaucracy to be the main beneficiaries of the pension reform plan. Even the initiative's supporters conceded that "the state needs to make up for its budget deficit" and "balance out the numbers": in short, "it's good for the budget." They blamed Medvedev and Accounts Chamber head and liberal economist Alexei Kudrin for engineering the initiative, yet held the entire cabinet as well as United Russia responsible, too.
President Vladimir Putin's relative silence did not go unnoticed. Respondents agreed that he was observing the situation and planning his next move. But opinions differed on his role in developing the pension reform plan. Some defended him, saying that the initiative had not come from him. The majority believed that despite Putin's disengagement, "he knows everything." Some called the whole affair a gimmick intended to make the president look like a good czar and a savior. Those already disillusioned with Putin attributed his silence to the fact that because it is his ostensibly final term as president, "he doesn't give a damn about anything." Still, most people hoped that Putin would intervene and soften the proposed measures.
Focus group participants fear that many Russians, especially men, may simply die before reaching the retirement age. According to the participants, "our entire population is sick," "people don't make it to the age of sixty," and "we will be dropping dead like flies." Participants in every group had relatives who had passed away before turning sixty.
Each focus group included people who feared losing work in old age and, as a result of the pension reform plan, ending up unemployed and without financial assistance from the state. Age discrimination was widely cited and said to rear its head well before the retirement age. The respondents complained that "once you're old enough, you're out," and said that "forty-five is like a court sentence." Once Russians reach this age, they start feeling vulnerable. They can be fired but cannot find new employment: "you want to work, but they don't let you," respondents said, adding that the Russian government provided inadequate protections against age discrimination, especially compared to Western governments.
As for how people may respond to the pension reform plan, respondents listed a few possible scenarios: toleration, adaptation, quiet resistance, and protest, strategies that are not necessarily mutually exclusive and could be combined. Some respondents expressed the idea that "the Russian people will bear it to the end" and will "just swallow the reform." According to this scenario, few actively protest, while the majority of Russians tighten their belts. But the "quiet resistance" scenario garnered significant support among respondents, who expected people to "look for loopholes," evade taxes, work off the books, and deliberately decrease their productivity.
Another even likelier scenario involves various forms of lawful protest, ranging from writing letters to government agencies to signing online petitions to holding protests. The respondents believed that those nearing the retirement age were likeliest to participate in protests because the initiative will hit them the hardest, while the young were said to be the second likeliest group to protest in light of their regular participation in recent protests. Yet few people believe that the pension reform plan can be completely scrapped, and so protesters will strive to force the government to compromise. People's anger with the government has yet to reach serious proportions, and is kept in check by the search for concessions.
Actively adapting to the situation represents another response to the proposed measures. People will have to start taking better care of themselves if they plan to live to see retirement. They will have to make some money on the side by "getting some extra gigs," finding a second job, renting out a room, or picking and selling mushrooms and berries. As one of the focus group participants correctly pointed out, "They threw us into the water, so we'll have to swim." In other words, people will need to pull themselves up by their own bootstraps and stop relying on the state.
But respondents also felt that the state must help people adapt to changes and maintain their health and employment. The respondents believe that such programs must include additional guarantees of employment: "If they raise the retirement age, they should provide jobs." "They tell us: work! But where? They should take care of that." Improving healthcare is another essential component of raising the retirement age: "If only they gave us something to help us live to reach this age!" "Let them improve healthcare first and then raise the retirement age." The government is expected to provide access to good doctors and medication, as well as create health education, nutrition, and sports programs.
A general increase in living standards would offset the raising of the retirement age. Spending less abroad, reducing tensions on the international stage, and lifting sanctions could restore public confidence in the government and free up resources for social spending. "We have to deal with domestic rather than foreign policy" is a common refrain, as is the expectation that the state must guarantee the rights to employment and healthcare of the population's most vulnerable segments, as well as those nearing retirement, who, respondents expected, would be hit hardest by the pension reform plan, both financially and psychologically. Their retirement plans have been upended, with insufficient time to adapt to the new reality. For respondents, drawing out the transition was a major obligation of the government.
One of the compromises proposed during the focus group discussions was allowing current retirees to decide for themselves: those willing and able to work can remain in the workforce, while others should have the right to retire according to the old rules, a more measured and mature position on the issue than the one taken by the government.


Gallagher has hinted to the Daily Politics that he has a tape. Craig emailed the show live to say "Tony is talking rubbish about me, and you can use that".
No tape of Craig Oliver: @gallaghereditor: "no tape of Craig – but there is a contemporaneous note. My account has not changed from Dec 12"