As we get older, most of us fall into routines: Internal schedules cemented over time wake us before the alarm. We take the same route to work because we already know the limitations of alternates. We eat our meals at a certain hour instead of letting our stomachs dictate.
There is comfort in our schedules. We've lived long enough to know there are very few "sure" things in life, so we create our own, wrapping our day in sameness like we wrap our bones in blankets at night. And there is boredom. Which we look forward to breaking up.
There can also be moments of pause, if we look for them.
My moment of pause occurs on my morning walk with the dog. I am unfortunate enough to have fallen in love with Laney, a mongrel who loves to run away (which means she's always saddled with a leash), and who gets violently ill the moment a car starts its engines. At the same time, I live in a community sandwiched by development and fenced in by richer communities. So Laney and I mostly walk the same paths. One of those paths, however, takes me into a short patch of woods. Laney loves this little respite and acts as if we are on a great adventure, sniffing at tree roots and nosing underneath bushes and piles of leaves―convinced a grand treasure awaits if she can just find it. But unlike my last dog, Laney is not a nose hound, but rather a sight hound. While she loves the sniffing, it comes second to lifting her head and studying.
Laney is the one who gave me my daily moment of pause.
The path is at the edge of a hill, which is probably the reason this bit of woods will never be developed. Before the shopping center went in next door to our community, we'd frequently spot deer. I still see squirrels and rabbits; I think Laney sees much more.
When we've reached the end of the path, we will turn off in a direction towards home, leaving the hill behind. At that spot, however, Laney stops and assumes what I call the Hound Dog Forest Stance. Her tail goes up slightly, her legs stiffen and hold, her head pops up, and she freezes, gazing deeply down the hill and into the trees, her nose clenching and releasing as if assessing each scent individually. She will remain that way for several minutes.
Those minutes have become by moment. I stare with her into the trees, but gave up trying to pick out anything specific long ago. Instead, I see the beauty: the way the sunlight filters through the trees and chooses to spotlight a small patch of ground or circle of bark. The mix of light green and hearty dark green set against a tawny background with an occasional splash of white or color from blossoms. I hear the symphony: a woodpecker's rhythmic tapping somehow tying together the wide variety of chirping songs. The fluttery snap of twigs as small unseen feet scamper across tree branches and forest floor. And the occasional bang, as something breaks under the crush of larger feet or fallen limb. I cannot smell what Laney smells, but I use my inferior human nose to catch the clean scent of breezes mixed with earthy muskiness.
And I feel without touching a bit of it.
I am always a bit sad when rainy skies and muddy grounds don't allow us to walk that route. But when better weather gets us there, it makes up for any time away. Then, I take my moment of pause, I say "thank you" to God, and I tuck my moment into my heart and my brain to pull out when I need it.
What a beautiful picture you just painted. Thanks. It ALMOST makes me wish I had a dog to walk. Have a blessed day.
Get a dog, Deborah. They are the best!
I am definitely a creature of habit but do love those "pause" moments. However, my dogs don't get many of those together since we have no woods to walk, just round and round the same ole blocks. Oh well, I'll have to find those "pauses" somewhere else!
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A couple of weeks ago I traveled to Detroit to check out Maker Faire, a yearly county fair-meets-science centre, where participants share machines and designs. Appropriately, it's held at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn Michigan, ground zero for the most significant feat of engineering and invention in American history, the automobile.
Many of the inventors at the fair used to be employed by the auto industry as engineers or parts manufacturers. Since the auto industry collapse, they've reinvented themselves as garage entrepreneurs. With so much intellectual and technical skill in one area, Detroit has become a hotbed of DIY culture.
The Makers are reinventing the economy in Detroit as a breeding ground of skilled worker innovation and are reinventing themselves in the process. Makers are devoted to the ideals of repurposing old scraps, fixing broken appliances and using available resources in a competition of creativity and innovation.
Huss draws a comparison to the early days in Silicon Valley where early tech entrepreneurs laid the foundations for the personal computer in their garages. "The currency here is ideas, it's not money," says Huss. "Nobody's making any money out here… yet." As in Silicon Valley, some of the tinkering being done could lay the groundwork for the next big technological revolution, whether in materials manufacturing or green technology.
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Chain-Smoking Chimpanzee Becomes the Star of a Re-Opened North Korean Zoo
A newly re-opened zoo in North Korea has a very unique attraction: a chimpanzee with a 20-cigarette-a-day smoking habit.
The zoo, located in the country's capital Pyongyang, is home to a primate named Azalea. What's unique about Azalea is that she can finish a full pack of cigarettes in a day. She has even taught herself how to light her sticks on her own with or without a lighter. While she knows how to use a lighter, she can also use recently discarded cigarettes to light new ones.
The 19-year-old chimpanzee, who also goes by her Korean name Dalle, has become the unofficial star of the zoo.
According to the Daily Mail, the trainer at the zoo encourages her habit and even helps feed the smoking addiction. The trainer maintained however, that the chimp does not inhale the smoke. Such a treatment of an animal, which would typically be condemned and frowned upon elsewhere, has made a star out of Azalea in North Korea.
Azalea also knows other tricks such as touching her nose, taking a bow to say thank you and dancing.
The zoo, which dates back to 1959, has reportedly become quite popular, entertaining thousands of visitors a day after its renovations were recently completed. The facility currently features a wide variety of animals including: elephants, giraffes, penguins, monkeys and others. Additional amenities in the zoo include a high-tech natural history museum and a dog pavilion that features different dog breeds and conducts occasional dog shows.
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Q: How can I examine the contents of /etc/localtime? What command(s) can I use to examine the contents of the timezone files, such as /etc/localtime or the files under /usr/share/zoneinfo/*?

A: The most appropriate command would appear to be zdump.
$ zdump /etc/localtime
/etc/localtime  Wed Aug  7 23:52:25 2013 EDT

$ zdump /usr/share/zoneinfo/* | tail -10
/usr/share/zoneinfo/Singapore    Thu Aug  8 11:52:48 2013 SGT
/usr/share/zoneinfo/Turkey       Thu Aug  8 06:52:48 2013 EEST
/usr/share/zoneinfo/UCT          Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013 UCT
/usr/share/zoneinfo/Universal    Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013 UTC
/usr/share/zoneinfo/US           Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013
/usr/share/zoneinfo/UTC          Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013 UTC
/usr/share/zoneinfo/WET          Thu Aug  8 04:52:48 2013 WEST
/usr/share/zoneinfo/W-SU         Thu Aug  8 07:52:48 2013 MSK
/usr/share/zoneinfo/zone.tab     Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013
/usr/share/zoneinfo/Zulu         Thu Aug  8 03:52:48 2013 UTC

You can also interrogate these files using the file command:
$ file /etc/localtime
/etc/localtime: timezone data, version 2, 4 gmt time flags, 4 std time flags, no leap seconds, 235 transition times, 4 abbreviation chars

$ file /usr/share/zoneinfo/Singapore
/usr/share/zoneinfo/Singapore: timezone data, version 2, 8 gmt time flags, 8 std time flags, no leap seconds, 8 transition times, 8 abbreviation chars

A: ### For OpenWrt only ### Fixes /etc/TZ and /etc/localtime

curl -so - https://who.is/whois-ip/ip-address/`curl -s ifconfig.me`|\
    egrep 'Country:|City:'

IAMIN=Europe/Amsterdam
tail -1 /usr/share/zoneinfo/$IAMIN | tee /tmp/TZ
ln -s /usr/share/zoneinfo/$IAMIN /tmp/localtime

A: Try tzdump.  I found it here: http://www.cise.ufl.edu/~seeger/dist/tzdump.c
It is a C program and so will need to be compiled.

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The definition of "covered entities" includes six categories of hospitals: However, some covered entities that do dispense B purchased drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries through their contract pharmacies did not report a method to avoid duplicate discounts.
Of those remaining, 10 did not generate enough revenue to exceed drug-related costs, and six did not report enough information for GAO to determine the extent to which revenue was generated. With respect to drugs dispensed or administered to Medicaid recipients on a fee-for-service FFS basis, the law prohibits using B for Medicaid drugs that are subject to rebates, unless the covered entity complies with certain requirements.
Because the [Outpatient Prospective Payment System] payment rates for drugs furnished to hospital outpatients are the same for all hospitals without regard to whether the drugs were purchased through the B program, hospitals have an incentive to increase margins by expanding their patient base for chemotherapy administration.
The rules for carving in differ depending on whether a contract pharmacy is used. Generic drugs are not subject to a best price adjustment but, like brand name drugs, must be offered at a greater discount if the price of the drug has increased more quickly than the rate of inflation.
In most states, entities can elect to purchase their Medicaid covered outpatient drugs outside the B program i.
Under the guidelines, an individual is not considered a patient of the covered entity if the only health care service received by the individual from the entity is the dispensing of a drug for subsequent self-administration or administration in the home setting. Policymakers have used the DSH adjustment percentage as an indicator of how much uncompensated care hospitals are providing patients without receiving payment.
HRSA has now conducted more than audits of covered entities. With respect to non-retail i. In fact, it is very likely that some version of these programs will be needed for the foreseeable future because, under the best-case scenario, the ACA will still leave millions without adequate coverage.
The covered entity and contract pharmacy must establish and maintain a tracking system to prevent diversion of drugs to individuals who are not patients of the covered entity.
Medications used to treat chronic conditions such as diabetes, high cholesterol levels, asthma, and depression accounted for an overwhelming majority of all prescriptions dispensed at Walgreens as part of the B program.
However, in FebruaryCMS published a regulation requiring states to have established by April 1, reimbursement policies specific to retail B Medicaid FFS drugs and to pay for such drugs based on their actual acquisition cost AAC.
HRSA has now conducted more than audits of covered entities. Hospitals are exempt from this third requirement. Although the majority of covered entities do not use contract pharmacies, their use has increased rapidly over the past few years. How much do B program participants save?
Both covered entities and manufacturers are subject to penalties if they violate B program requirements. Prior to the regulation, many states already required covered entities to bill retail B FFS drugs at AAC and paid them that amount plus the state-allowed dispensing fee.The B Program offers eligible safety net health care providers access to low-cost medications, which allows them to expand the type and volume of care they provide to the most vulnerable patient populations.
The B Drug Pricing Program requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible health care organizations/covered entities at significantly reduced prices. B Drug Pricing Program Jump to one reason cited for the growth is the opportunity to expand the patient base for drugs purchased under the B discount drug purchase plan.
The program allows facilities to purchase outpatient drugs at prices below market. The Oncology Business Review published a similar report in September The.
A Complex Environment. Hospitals participating in the B program can enjoy discounts on drug acquisition costs that appear to provide the underpinnings for a business plan that achieves sound financial margins, while supporting outreach and care for uninsured and underinsured patients.
B Drug Pricing Program Guidance to B providers in North Carolina/South Carolina/US Virgin Islands/Virginia: Public Health Emergency Declaration by the Secretary HRSA recognizes that circumstances surrounding disaster relief efforts warrant flexibility for entities eligible for participation in the B Program.
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Guide and tricks Agar.io, the mania game for Android, iPhone and browser
Aina Prat
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A new game is literally becoming one mania all over the world, especially after Miniclip has released the mobile version for iPhone and for Android smartphones and tablets (as we will see, you can also play on Windows Phone). After playing it for a few days, I must say that I have never seen a game so simple and so engaging and fun, where one game leads to another and you can never stop.
It is Agar.io, an multiplayer game where you check one small ball that eats other smaller balls avoiding being swallowed by the bigger ones.
The circular sphere is like a fish that eats plankton and moves in the sea among other fish, which may be smaller or even larger.
Each sphere is a player who moves to eat the crumbs of food to grow, escaping from the larger spheres and trying, at the same time, to swallow the smaller ones to incorporate and absorb them in order to get bigger and bigger, score more points and climb in Ranking.
Whoever is better or luckier can become the biggest ball at that moment on the game server capable of eating the others and will be first in the ranking of that moment, trying to resist and not get overtaken by someone else.
Already after the first few games you immediately understand why Agar.io has become a craze: easy to learn, incredibly fun and engaging, competitive.
As said above, you can play Agario from your computer on the website Agar.io (where access with a Facebook account is required), on iPhone, its Android and unofficially too on Windows Phone smartphone looking for the game in the store Hungry Cells.
In Agar.io you can only play online in a free-for-all where there are no alliances or friendships and where everyone must take care of himself, resist and eat others without scruples. Agario has a simple graphic, with many colored circles that can be given any name. Some special names draw the sphere in a particular way and, for example, being called British, you will have a ball with the cittàn flag while being called facebook, you will play with the Facebook logo.
The names that activate different balls are described on this page.
If you are bothered by too vulgar names, you can choose in the game options to hide the names and see the spheres all empty in a clean way.
The game mechanics of Agar.io it may seem obvious and simple, but there are some too tricks that are important to know to last longer in each game and get big. To begin with, you have to go to great lengths to eat the smaller balls in order to grow. The score practically indicates the greatness achieved.
The main rule that you must keep in mind at all times is that the more the size of the sphere grows, the slower it becomes. This allows those who start a new game to grow by running away from the older ones who, in turn, will be forced to split up to eat the smaller ones who become too fast to be caught.
When you get a little bigger, you can tap a side button on the screen (or the space bar if playing from PC) to divide the sphere into two smaller ones. This is the most important trick in Agar.io for eating the little ones even if you are slower in running.
The other key on the phone screen or the W if playing from PC, expels some mass which is both a way to lighten up and become faster in the movements at that precise moment, and a way to shoot. The green balls still encountered in the picture are viruses, which can be used to protect oneself when one is younger, but must be avoided when one becomes older.
A large sphere that goes on a virus divides itself into dozens of small balls that become easy prey for all those around them.
If you get eaten, the game is over and you start all over again, with the small, fast ball.
A trick to use when we get old enough to eat the fattest of us is to shoot viruses. In fact, by shooting mass on one of the green viruses, it swells until it splits in two, shooting the second one out. If you can shoot a virus at a sphere, it will burst into small balls and become easy to eat.
At the end in Agar.io a real survival battle takes place where you have to try not to be swallowed by others and, at the same time, try to eat the smaller fish. The only flaw of Agar.io is the possible lag when the players are many but the game, as mentioned, is becoming the summer craze all over the world and the Miniclip developers are improving it every day.
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It always confuses guys why women will need to get a range of countless purses and bags. Girls are horde purses and bags even if they have a good deal of these things sitting in the home and fresh. Some girls even have their luggage still within their boxes. Ladies want pockets, bags and purses which will match their each ensemble. Shoes can also be yet another thing that girls just can't appear to get enough of. Hobo bags and Hobo wallets are among the most well-known brands in fashion nowadays.
Hobo is a brand which speaks of luxury style and elegance. If you'd like bags and wallets which are neither dull nor trivial, you ought to find a Hobo. A Hobo bag will make you stick out from the remaining girls that are also carrying bags to work or to college. In the end, Hobo bags and pockets have their own character.
Hobo was set in the year 1991 in Annapolis, Maryland with a girl called Toni Ray. Toni was actively producing little masterpieces of accessories until she'd taken a leap of faith and started her very own firm. Toni Ray produced her first two or three totes, accessories and wallets on her dining table. She was very brave to use her whole life savings to start her own shop. Few individuals have the courage to do what she did. Nowadays, Hobo is among the greatest and most respected titles in regards to accessories, wallets and bags.
Hobo Bags: From A Woman, For Ladies Hobo was created using a vision of supplying women options in luggage purses and other things which are stylish, functional and functional. Toni Ray thought in using things of the maximum caliber on her merchandise and market nothing to clients but the best. These days, Hobo International products could be observed in major department stores nationally and in certain areas of the planet. Orders have the capacity to purchase things online and have them delivered directly at their doorstep. Their online shop offers international delivery.
Her products are deemed trendy yet elegant, stylish but serious, daring but not loud. Her things are an ideal example of the union between aesthetics and function. It's many shops located all over the globe and the business, although now managed by Toni's daughter and her daughter's spouse; it's remained true and loyal to the creation of products which have a lot of course but certainly worth the purchase price.
If you're thinking about a Holiday gift to give to a close friend, your mom, sister or some substantial lady in your lifetime, see their site today at hobobags.com and you'll discover a delightful collection of things which every lady will love. Buy items worth more than $150 and you also get free delivery anywhere in the USA. A Hobo handbag or pocket for Christmas is such a great gift that'll be obtained with much pleasure.
It's been twenty five years since the company began producing high quality items and ever since that time it has come to be a multi-million dollar business. Their products could be observed from the arms and arms of famous Hollywood celebrities and other famous characters. Their products are also observed on a number of the planet's hottest runways. The organization's success goes to prove that hard work, dedication and commitment to your craft are all important ingredients to recognition and success.


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Q: How to use same viewModel method inside multiple fragment? I want use one viewModel and observe object from one method. But I dont want write this observe method in all fragment. Only write in one place and use other fragments. I think I need fragment extension but can't get it how do this. I need help.
This viewModel that I want use.
SharedViewModel.kt

class SharedViewModel @Inject constructor(private val notificationServiceRepo: NotificationServiceRepo) : ViewModel() {

    private val _helpNotification = SingleLiveEvent<NetworkResult<BaseResponse<Any>>>()
    val helpNotification get() = _helpNotification

    fun postHelpNotification(helpNotificationRequest: HelpNotificationRequest) = viewModelScope.launch (
        Dispatchers.IO){
        _helpNotification.postValue(NetworkResult.Loading)
        _helpNotification.postValue(notificationServiceRepo.postNotificationHelp(helpNotificationRequest))
    }
}

this is call method and observe function:
MainFragment.kt
      viewModel.postHelpNotification(HelpNotificationRequest(0))

       viewModel.helpNotification.observe(viewLifecycleOwner) {
           it?.onLoading {}
           it?.onSuccess { result->
               result?.let {
                   InfoDialogWithOneText(
                       InfoDialogType.GOT_HELP_ASKING_FROM_STAFF
                   ).show(childFragmentManager, InfoDialog.TAG)
               }
           }
           it?.onError { error ->
               InfoDialogWithOneText(
                   InfoDialogType.GOT_HELP_ASKING_FROM_STAFF
               ).show(childFragmentManager, InfoDialog.TAG)
           }
       }
   }

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*Tried use sharedViewModel but I will have to write observe method for all.

*Tried to baseViewModel but it get error hilt view model and also it will be same like shared view model.

A: For the abstract part, you want it need to cover everything - from having a view model that provides the observable event and handling it. I had to change some types because you did not provide them but it should not be too difficult to apply this to your case.
abstract class HelpNotificationFragment : Fragment() {
    internal abstract val viewModel: HelpNotificationViewModel

    override fun onViewCreated(view: View, savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onViewCreated(view, savedInstanceState)
        viewModel.helpNotification.observe(viewLifecycleOwner) { result ->
            println(result)
        }
    }
}

abstract class HelpNotificationViewModel : ViewModel() {
    private val _helpNotification = SingleLiveEvent<Result<Any>>()
    // Specify the immutable type otherwise you would expose it as mutable
    val helpNotification: LiveData<Result<Any>>
        get() = _helpNotification

    fun postHelpNotification(helpNotificationRequest: Result<Any>) {
        viewModelScope.launch(Dispatchers.IO) {
            _helpNotification.postValue(helpNotificationRequest)
        }
    }
}

And this is how you would implement the fragments that would use it - the overriding the view model will take care of forcing you to use view model with proper parent:
@HiltViewModel
class MainViewModel @Inject constructor(): HelpNotificationViewModel()

@AndroidEntryPoint
class MainFragment : HelpNotificationFragment() {
    override val viewModel: MainViewModel by viewModels()

    override fun onCreateView(inflater: LayoutInflater, container: ViewGroup?, savedInstanceState: Bundle?): View? {
        val view = inflater.inflate(R.layout.fragment_main, container, false)
        view.findViewById<Button>(R.id.button).setOnClickListener {
            viewModel.postHelpNotification(Result.success("Yay!"))
        }
        return view
    }
}


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The Federal Court of Appeal has ordered the expansion of a class action lawsuit brought by thousands of students whose personal loan data was lost by the federal government.
And the lawyer representing the students says that decision could have far-reaching implications for other similar cases.
Read more on CBC News.
And yes, this could be a game-changer because the appeal court held that in negligence and breach of confidence cases, the specific details of damages don't need to be proven before a class action can go ahead. Whether the case will get dismissed at a later stage for failure to demonstrate actual injury is another matter, but for now, the case survives to fight the next battle.
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VERONA - Middle River Regional Jail has tested its first inmate for coronavirus, a press release from Superintendent Jeff Newton said Thursday.
The inmate is a 37-year-old man being held for a felony probation violation. He does not have any known underlying health concerns.
The inmate has been in custody since March 11, Newton said. However, the jail did not start screening new inmates until the next day, March 12.
The inmate has since self-reported that he visited New York the first week of March. He is not sure where specifically, but believes it was "somewhere around New York City," Newton said in the release.
The inmate came to the attention of jail medical staff Wednesday.
The inmate has been isolated, and staff have coordinated with the health director of the Central Shenandoah Health District.
The test results will not be available for 48 to 72 hours, Newton said.
Staff have been informed, and certain operational procedures have been implemented suspending inmate movement and other activity except what is considered necessary.
Newton said the director of operations and "chief of inmate medical" have met with the inmates in the housing unit the inmate was living in to explain what is occurring, according to the superintendent, and a notice has been sent to all inmates explaining the jail's immediate actions.
If a positive test result is received, the jail will move to implement planned, long-term operational changes, Newton said.
Last week, Newton announced the jail would try to reduce its inmate population by anywhere from 75 to 125 inmates because of the pandemic.
On Thursday, Waynesboro prosecutor David Ledbetter said the jail population was down to 812 inmates. More than a week ago, he said it was just over 900.
"We're not quite 100 down, but we're close to there," Ledbetter said.
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Even though the temperature keeps going up, you probably don't want your electricity bill to do the same. Earlier we offered you and your kids some tips on saving energy around your home during the summer, but did you know that your windows can play a big part in energy efficiency around your home? You'd be surprised at how much you save on your energy bill just by fixing your windows. Check this blog post on our sister site, Project: Greenify for all the tips and tricks to making your windows more energy efficient.
If it's in your budget, these new windows you purchase may be able to pay for themselves over the long-term. Some utility companies may even offer incentives like rebates or discounts when you purchase high performance windows. If you're worried about the cost of installing new windows, you may be surprised at how easy it is to install them. The hardest part of the installation may be getting the old windows out! If it's out of your budget to replace all the windows in your home, consider new windows for the ones that have the most sunlight hitting them throughout the day.
You may not have to replace all the windows in your home to make them more energy efficient; your old windows may just need a little extra TLC. Check the stripping and caulk in and around your windows. Both of these are fairly easy and inexpensive to replace on your own.
Something simple like window film or tinted film can help control the temperature in your home, thus leading to a lower electricity bill. If you don't like the look of window films you can always invest in window treatments like blinds or curtains to help keep your rooms cooler in the summer. As part of our Sizzlin' Summer campaign with Blinds.com, they're offering $50 off when you spend $500 and use the promo code "SizzlinSummer". With a variety of blinds, shutters, and more you can find the perfect treatment for your home.
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Home CBD Hemp Bombs CBD Tank Additive Review: Heck Yeah!
Hemp Bombs has done it again. Their line of CBD tank additives are designed to give you the full benefits of CBD without any extra flavoring. If you have a preferred brand of e-juice that you love, there's no need to give it up. Hemp Bombs tank additive doesn't change the flavor of your e-juice at all.
Hemp Bombs has done it again.
If you've read any of my stuff, then you know I'm a fan of Hemp Bombs flavored CBD. They offer a large variety of flavors and have recently increased the potency offered. I have to say, of the CBD brands I've tried, I have always been happy with what Hemp Bombs has to offer.
Typically I keep a tank dedicated to CBD on one of my spare mods and hit it throughout the day. Mainly I do this because I still like to have my nicotine throughout the day. Some brands offer a tank additive, but I haven't found one that I cared for. Having tried several, I've found that more often than not there is a chemical after taste when I use a tank additive.
Of course, being my own stubborn self I still try new ones, often to be let down. I mean, who wouldn't want the ease of using CBD and nicotine together, and not having to keep separate tanks?
Personally, my CBD tank generally doesn't leave the house and I've run into times that I have wanted it when I've been out. How wonderful not to have to worry about it any more. So, when Hemp Bombs introduced a tank additive CBD, in the increased potencies, I was over the moon.
But, I was still reserved, because maybe the chemical after taste has been covered by Hemp Bombs awesome flavors. Let me tell you, when I try a tank additive, I always use a flavor that I know and love. One that I am very familiar with, so that I can detect any difference.
After filling up with a favorite, I topped off with Hemp Bombs CBD 300 mg tank additive.
I think Hemp Bombs tank additive is the first one I've used that does not have a dropper.
It's always good to start low and work your way up, so I just put a dash in. Honestly, I didn't notice much, so when it was time to top off my tank again, I added a little more. Eventually I found the sweet spot and was able to judge how much 300 mg Hemp Bombs CBD tank additive to use in order to achieve the impact.
Now, if you are new to CBD, let me tell you that it's pretty amazing. It can help with anxiety, pain and sleep. There are no psychotropic elements and it's legal everywhere.
See some of my other reviews for more information on the benefits of CBD. I found that a decent amount of 300 mg Hemp Bombs CBD tank additive was needed to give me the relief I wanted. This, of course, would mean that I would be going through the bottle faster than I would care for.
Hemp Bombs 300mg e-liquid tank additive.
A 60 ml bottle of Hemp Bombs 300 mg tank additive sells for $49.99, so I want it to last. So, I bumped up to the Hemp Bombs 1,000 mg tank additive. It took less in my tank to get the desired affect.
Again, no nasty chemical after taste.
Since I have already done trial and error with the Hemp Bombs 300 mg tank additive, I was able to pretty quickly find my sweet spot of 1,000 mg. At $99.99 for a 60 ml bottle, I was still worried that I may go through it too quickly for the price.
Hemp Bombs 1000mg e-liquid tank additive.
So, I moved up to the Hemp Bombs 2,000 mg tank additive.
I found my sweet spot pretty quickly, and it didn't take much. Thank goodness, that means the bottle is going to last a while. And at $169.99 for a 60 ml bottle of Hemp Bombs 2,000 mg tank additive, that's music to my ears.
It's a pricey purchase up front, but I don't need but a little for each full tank of juice. So that bottle is going to last me a couple of months. And I get the benefit of having CBD all day long. It's amazing.
Instead of purposely relaxing myself at set periods during the day, often after my anxiety and chronic pain have started to get intense, I'm getting small doses of Hemp Bombs CBD throughout the day.
In case you can't tell, I love it.
Hemp Bombs 2000mg e-liquid tank additive.
Hemp Bombs remains the bomb and did not disappoint with its new tank additive. Hemp Bombs also offers a 4,000 mg tank additive, which sells for $299.99 for a 120 ml bottle. If the Hemp Bombs 4,000 mg tank additive is as powerful and amazing as it's flavored juice in the same potency, it's going to knock your socks off.
If you are considering CBD, I would highly recommend Hemp Bombs. They offer a variety of flavors and potencies, starting at 75 mg in a 16.5 ml bottle for $14.99.
With their range of strength levels, flavors and bottle sizes, they offer something for just about everyone.
Hemp Bombs also has gummies, capsules and syrups. Check out their website for a cornicopia of amazing CBD products.


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OPINION: CMC is a community without courage
By Katherine Almendarez 6144 Views Claremont McKenna College, COVID-19, Grading Policies, Universal Pass/No Credit
During orientation, the Claremont McKenna College first-year class and transfer students received colorful gear that read: "Courage Meets Community."
But these past weeks showed us that CMCers lack courage. We lacked the courage to demand a grading policy that would have accommodated every current situation of hardship: universal pass, universal pass/incomplete or universal A.
For many students, grades are secondary to family responsibilities, health conditions, immigration issues, unstable housing and time zone differences. But at the same time, the transcript is crucial for graduate programs, job security, graduation and dependency on scholarships. So yes, our stakes are high.
With the current CMC policy, CMC students will still receive letter grades but can opt-in for credit/no credit after viewing their final grades. The problem with this policy (or any opt-in opt-out policy) is that it benefits privileged students and places disadvantaged students, who won't be able to improve their GPA and thus access their ideal jobs and/or graduate programs in the future, at another disadvantage. Some students will be able to submit their grades while others will not, because they did not have a conducive environment to complete their academic work.
Instead of our representatives, professors and administrators trying to alleviate our hardships, we are being penalized for being poor and marginalized. This is inequality.
On the contrary, a universal policy would have placed all CMCers (and all 5C students, for that matter) on the same playing field when applying to graduate programs, looking for jobs and/or maintaining a certain GPA. And even in the case of some seniors who needed these grades to graduate, or if some students needed the grades to get out of academic probation or retain their scholarships, we could have aimed for a universal A policy.
Would any universal policy require some sacrifice? Yes. But as Laleh Ahmad CM '20 told me, "A universal pass policy wouldn't have been ideal for a lot of people, including myself, but we often have to sacrifice what we want in order to be truly inclusive."
My message is clear: If the policy is not universal, it does not address inequality. An opt-in CR/NC policy is inherently unequal; a universal policy is the only equitable option for our community.
The fact that a universal pass/fail policy was not even voted on by the faculty highlights the sizable gap between talking about inclusion and acting inclusively. It is worth mentioning that ASPC went on record supporting a universal pass/incomplete grading policy, and Pomona College's faculty voted in favor of universal pass/no record/incomplete, becoming the only 5C institution to forgo letter grades.
"The pandemic has upended my academic life," Chris Agard CM '21 said via message. "A common argument I heard from people advocating an opt-in policy said that people who worked hard for letter grades deserve to receive them. Where does that leave someone like me, who did work hard but whose academic work [at home] simply cannot match that at school?"
Students' ability to learn is being affected, not their willingness to learn.
"This policy completely ignores huge disparities in students' living situations," Miriam Farah CM '23 said via message. "Not all of us have stable Wi-Fi, quiet working environments or even a desk. This policy forces disadvantaged students to choose an option that possibly hinders future academic and professional success while privileged students can comfortably receive letter grades."
We cannot blindly use the majority rule in a place where the majority of students come from the top 20 percent of the country's median income and a tiny fraction of the student body comes from the bottom 20 percent.
In my American Government course last semester, my classmates pointed out that they lived in ZIP codes where nearly 100 percent of residents had a high income and high levels of education. My ZIP code had 6 percent for both categories, and the ZIP code of the only black student in the class had 1 percent.
Unaffected students are not outraged that their peers are being affected by this grading decision. The socioeconomic disparity is evident within our classrooms, and is even more amplified now that we are receiving classes remotely.
On the faculty and administrative level, the email we received from Dean Peter Uvin was insulting. It was poorly composed, and poorly formatted. It felt rushed despite delivering news we had been waiting for three weeks; news that dictated the trajectory for many of us.
What does it mean to recognize "the tough circumstances many of our students face" and still decide to "not [favor] any particular system"?
You should have favored a system — a universal policy, because it was equitable.
According to members of the ASCMC Executive Board, many professors were hostile and did not even want student representatives present in the discussions, much less to present policies. The voting meeting went into executive session (or closed doors) while not all questions were fully discussed.
It is also worth mentioning that ASCMC does not have as much of a history as ASPC of engaging in advocacy work with the administration. I mention this to note the challenges that ASCMC had to face to even get into the room.
And if this difficulty persists, we ought to change that moving forward. There was lack of transparency from the administration and a lack of initiative from the faculty to come up with policies beyond the ones presented by ASCMC. They lack the courage and imagination to deviate from the status quo.
I am disappointed that CMCers do not deeply understand their peers' struggles. I'm disappointed that our futures are left to the discretion of professors' leniency in grading. I'm disappointed that students chose to maintain their 3.6 Goldman Sachs GPA instead of showing solidarity.
I'm disappointed that we did not organize, that we assumed the majority rule was the correct answer, that we were not courageous enough to demand for the well-being of those who are struggling.
I'm disappointed that we failed our own community. I'm disappointed that CMC failed me.
I do still, however, want to acknowledge the incredible hard work of everyone involved in the grading policy over the last few weeks despite the results. I appreciate the creation of a 5C-wide survey, the deans and faculty who consistently met with students, the resourcefulness of the Dean of Students office, the professors who restructured their entire syllabus and the two-week extension on senior thesis, even though it might not sound like it.
I also want to acknowledge that, at the end of the day, ASCMC leaders are also just students going through an unprecedented situation and entering a new term in leadership.
I consider my critiques important for the future growth of our school. CMC can no longer be the institution that invites sociologist and professor Anthony Jack to speak at the Athenaeum about elite institutions failing disadvantaged students, and six weeks later, neglects to implement policies that would have prevented the same disadvantaged students from failing.
To professors: I urge you to acknowledge these situations and implement generous arrangements in each class to accommodate our vulnerable students. I understand that administration and faculty have been meeting to get us back on campus in the fall.
In the case that this is not possible because of the uncertainty of COVID-19, we all need to actively ensure inclusion and community within our school. We need a universal policy now. We will need a universal policy in the fall, in the case we cannot return.
My fellow students: Sometimes we need to sacrifice our privilege to achieve equality. Sometimes we need to learn more about our peers. Sometimes we need to prioritize the well-being of our friends over our grades. We are in one of those times.
CMC, we cannot be a community without courage.
Katherine Almendarez CM '22 is a guest writer who is majoring in public policy and Latin American studies. She is from Honduras and Miami (no, Miami is not Florida). Follow her on Twitter @kathaalmendarez for some viral content.
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Untitled, Rock, Black
Jean Marshall Meisel
Mixed media on rice paper
7 x 7.5 in.
Signed lower right, "JMM"
Categories: Abstract, All, Late 20th Century, Modern, Paintings, Small-Scale Art, Under $1,000, Washington, Works on Paper Tags: black, contemporary, nature
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Born in Pittsburgh and raised in a small town outside of Buffalo, NY, Jean Marshall Meisel graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in English in 1953 and promptly moved to New York City to begin a career in publishing. It was not until 1958 when she and her young family moved to Georgetown did she begin to pursue painting.
Meisel developed her eye by spending time at The Phillips Collection looking especially at paintings of Nicolas de Stael, Milton Avery, Albert Ryder, and Arthur Dove. She studied with Helene Herzbrun at American University, and prominent 20th century Washington artists Gene Davis, and Anne Truitt. Early paintings from the 1970s, mostly seascapes, still life, and figurative work developed into abstraction following a formative trip to Itay in 1986.
A full decade prior to her journey to Italy, Meisel had become entranced by Italian masters, Giotto, Piero della Francesca, and Fra Angelico for their treatment of color and use of precise geometry. She began to title her abstracts after Italian cities she had never visited. Once she traveled to the sites in Assisi, Florence, and Arezzo to view the artists' most seminal works, Meisel truly understood the luminosity and her appreciation deepened. In the decades that followed, Meisel began to incorporate the natural world into her subjects — rocks, shells, flowers and employ the color black.
In the artist's own words: "Every day of our lives we are astounded by the glorious and mysterious objects and events in the natural world. In my paintings I isolate shapes and colors and simplify what I see—rocks, leaves, skies, shells—in the hope that the viewer, like the painter, can apprehend these miracles with new eyes."
Works are held in numerous prominent private and corporate collections.
Selected Collections:
The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC
Selected Exhibitions:
"Jean Meisel: 50-65 Horizon Line" (2014) The Phillips Collection
"JEAN MEISEL: A PAINTING RETROSPECTIVE 1958-2003" (2003) Washington Arts Museum, Washington, DC
"Morning Glories" (2000) National Museum of Women in the Arts, Washington, DC
Solo Show (1994, 1998) Addison/Ripley Gallery, Washington, DC
"Imaginary Cities" (1985) Condeso-Lawler Gallery, New York City
Solo Show (1979, 1981,1984) Osuna Gallery, Washington, DC
Gift of the artist
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Montfort Hospital Foundation
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Nov 25, 2020 12:55am EST
This profile originally appeared in the 2020-21 Giving Guide. Read the full magazine here.
At Montfort, every person who walks through our door, whether to receive care, visit a loved one or accomplish their work, enters a safe and person-centred environment where excellence prevails. For us, excellence means providing health care and services using state-of-the-art medical equipment in modern facilities adapted to patients' needs. It also means conducting cutting-edge research that leads to health care discoveries and improved treatments, supporting the professional development of clinical staff, and training the next generation of health professionals.
Geographic region of focus: Ottawa and Eastern Ontario
Total revenue for last fiscal year: $2,707,549
Top funding sources:
Corporate donations: 59%
Individual donations: 38%
Bequests: 3%
Events and fundraising
We cannot overlook the global pandemic that has affected everyone. The Montfort Foundation worked hard to meet the growing needs related to the fight against the spread of COVID-19. We were one of the first organizations to launch a campaign in support of a COVID-19 emergency fund, the results of which were overwhelming and beyond all our expectations. The fund generated $210,000 in cash contributions and more than $250,000 was donated in personal protective equipment and meals for our staff and frontline workers. To all our donors, partners, suppliers, volunteers, administrators and employees, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Even with this great success, the pandemic has put our Foundation in a position where we need to innovate and identify other sources of funds to help support the hospital's emerging priorities. We have launched an original lottery, "Loto-Mobile"! For only $50, you have one chance in 4,000 to win a 2020 Ford Escape as well as other "mobile" prizes.
Tickets are on sale until Dec. 18, 2020.
Visit www.lotomobilemontfort.com for more details.
Since its inauguration in 1994, this annual signature event has raised more than $2.2 million in support of Montfort. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 2020 tournament was cancelled. The 2021 edition will take place at the GreyHawk Golf Club, date to be determined.
Orléans Health Hub
The Orléans Health Hub is a unique and innovative model of care that will bring together, under one roof, a range of specialized and community health care services. When the project is completed, Ottawa residents - from newborns to seniors – will be able to benefit from integrated programs that are centred on their needs, close to their homes and offered in both official languages.
Official launch of the fundraising campaign in the fall of 2020
Opening of the OHH in the summer of 2021
With the funding it receives from the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Montfort can provide quality care during the more than 350,000 patient visits it receives annually. However, it is through the generosity of thousands of donors – those heroes who care about the well-being of others and work behind the scenes to give back to their community – that the hospital can achieve excellence and provide exemplary care and services to the population it serves. Your philanthropy leads to excellence. Excellence saves lives.
At Montfort, more than 250 warm-hearted volunteers are hard at work each day for the sole purpose of enhancing the quality of life of our patients and families. If you or anyone you know has received care at Montfort within the last two years, consider becoming a partner-patient! By sharing your experience, you will help improve the quality of care and services offered at Montfort.
President & CEO Marc M. Villeneuve (left); Chair of the board Ronald F. Caza
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Retired family and occupational health physician
Charles Bordeleau
Retired chief, Ottawa Police Service
Roch Brisson
Chief financial officer, PBC Real Estate Advisors Inc.
Richard J. Évraire
Lt.-Gen. (ret'd)
Peter Georgariou
Founding member and CEO, KarmaDharma Strategy & Marketing
Philippe Grandmaitre
Partner, Grandmaitre, Virgo, Evans
Christiane Huneault
General counsel, Ottawa Police Service
Albert Labelle
Senior partner, PearTree Financial Services
Dr. Bernard Leduc
President and CEO, Hôpital Montfort
Marie-Josée Martel
Retired, Public Service of Canada
Dr. Stéphane Roux
Chief of staff, Hôpital Montfort
Lise Parent
Parts manager, Orléans Toyota
Robert Rhéaume
Partner, BDO Ottawa
Guy Souligny
Founder and president, Heritage Funeral Complex
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Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) and Panasonic Corporation (Panasonic) concluded this week that a business-integration contract and a joint-venture contract toward the establishment of a new company (joint venture) related to the automotive prismatic battery business. The details of the agreements are below.
In addition to changes in consumer needs for the automobile, as evidenced by such shifts as those toward connected vehicles, autonomous driving, and car-sharing services, today's automotive world is also being called on by society to help find solutions to such issues as those related to global warming, resources, and energy. As vehicle electrification accelerates toward the solving of such environmental issues, batteries are a most important element.


Cincinnati is brimming with delicious restaurants, but if you're searching for a culinary adventure to satisfy your inner carnivore, you'll want to head outside of the city to try this Brazilian steakhouse. Gather your meat-loving friends and head straight to Rodizio Grill in Liberty Township where you can indulge in all-you-can-eat grilled meats until your heart (and stomach) are content!
Bring a big appetite when heading to Rodizio Grill. You'll have access to all-you-can-eat grilled meats and you'll want to savor all of the offerings.
In the tradition of the rodizio style of dining at Brazilian steakhouses, you'll be treated to an endless parade of grilled meats that are carved table-side.
The rotisserie meats are seasoned and grilled slowly for maximum flavor. Discover several types of steaks, beef, chicken, and pork. Each has its own amazing and distinct flavor.
While you might want to fill up on meat alone, the salad bar has a vast array of goodies that are ever-so-tempting as well.
You'll find more than 30 freshly-prepared signature salads. You can also load up on fresh fruits and vegetables and a variety of cheeses and cured meats to accompany your grilled meat bonanza.
Hot sides round out this culinary experience. Enjoy polenta, glazed bananas, rice, pasta, and more! Is your mouth watering yet?
Add a Brazilian cocktail and your meal transforms into a party. Choose from specialty drinks, beer, wine, and fresh juices.
We know it will be difficult, but you'll want to save a tiny bit of room for dessert. These sweet treats are the perfect ending to an indulgent meal.
Enjoy the full Rodizio (unlimited sides, salads, and grilled meats) for $24.99 during brunch and $34.99 during dinner. Diners who prefer to stick to just sides and salads can dine for $17.99 during brunch and $24.99 during dinner. Children ages 3 to 11 can enjoy the full Rodizio for $9.99 all day long and kids under 3 dine for free with a paying adult.
You'll find Rodizio Grill at 7630 Gibson Street S-110, Liberty Township, OH 45069. Visit them for dinner on Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Brunch is offered Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn more and check out their full menu by visiting the Rodizio Grill website and follow them on Facebook to keep up to date with their latest news.
Have you ever sampled the all-you-can-eat grilled meats at this scrumptious Brazilian steakhouse? For another spectacular restaurant with authentic ethnic eats, check out this Queen City Greek diner.


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The science of socializing: We are made for face-to-face communication; research shows our brains synchronize during a conversation
Recent research published in the Scientific Reports journal reveals that the brain waves of two people may readily match each other once they take part in a conversation. According to researchers at the Basque Centre on Cognition, Brain, and Language (BCBL), even normal everyday conversations may spur the brain waves of each speaker to work in unison.
The research team enrolled 15 dyads of people of the same gender, but who were otherwise complete strangers, as part of the study. The groups were separated by a folding screen, which meant that the connection they shared was largely due in part to the communication they established. The dyads were then instructed to read a script and engage in a general conversation taking turns as both speaker and listener.
The scientists performed electroencephalographs (EEGs) to examine the brain activity in the participants. They observed that the oscillations in the participants' brains took place at the same time. According to the research team, the brain waves corresponding to the speaker and the listener appear to adjust based on the physical properties of the sound produced during a conversation. The experts explain that this mechanism creates a connection between the two brains, which in turn work together to allow communication to take place.
"It involves interbrain communion that goes beyond language itself and may constitute a key factor in interpersonal relations and the understanding of language. The brains of the two people are brought together thanks to language, and communication creates links between people that go far beyond what we can perceive from the outside," researcher Jon Andoni Duñabeitia explains in Agencia SINC online.
People's brains also sync by merely being with each other
A study in Current Biology has found that people's brain waves display similar patterns when they appear to be more engaged with each other. The study has also shown that the brain waves exhibit the same patterns when people are in touch with the world around them. A team of researchers used portable electroencephalogram technology to simultaneously track and record brain activity from an entire class of high school students as part of the study. The scientists monitored the students' brain activities daily throughout the whole semester.
The researchers also asked the students how they liked each other and their teacher. Likewise, the experts asked the participants how much they liked group activities in general. The scientists performed novel analyses in order to determine how synchronized the students' brains were, and whether they differed with class engagement and social dynamics. (Related: Peoples' Brain Wave Patterns Mysteriously SYNC UP When They Are Near Each Other, Astonishing New Science Shows.)
"We found that students' brain waves were more in sync with each other when they were more engaged during class. Brain-to-brain synchrony also reflected how much students liked the teacher and how much they liked each other. Brain synchrony was also affected by face-to-face social interaction and students' personalities. We think that all these effects can be explained by shared attention mechanisms during dynamic group interactions," co-lead author Suzanne Dikker tells Science Daily online.
The researchers note that a phenomenon known as neural entrainment may play a central role in brain synchrony levels among the students. "Your brainwaves 'ride' on top of the sound waves or light patterns in the outside world, and the more you pay attention to these temporal patterns, the more your brain locks to those patterns. So, if you and the person next to you are more engaged, your brain waves will be more similar because they are locking onto the same information," Dikker explains.
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Manu S Pillai
Hindustan Times (23 June 2017)
Manu S Pillai, Paro Anand among winners of Sahitya Akademi awards 2017
The Sahitya Akademi announced the winners of its Yuva Puraskar and Bal Sahitya Puraskar 2017 on June 22. Poetry was the top genre in the Yuva Puraskar awards list with 16 poetry collections across 24 languages winning the award. Other winners included five short story collections, two biographies and a book of essays.
The Yuva Puraskar, awarded annually for the first book or best book by an author of age 35 and below, entails a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and a copper plaque. Kashmiri poet Nighat Sahiba received the award for her collection Zard Panike Dair, Aswathy Sasikumar for her short story collection (Josephinte Manam) in Malayalam, while Manu S Pillai and Rahul Kosambi were awarded for The Ivory Throne (the biography of the last queen of Travancore; English) and Ubha-Aadava (essays in Marathi), respectively.
For the complete list of winners, click here.
The winners of the Bal Sahitya Puraskar, awarded to books in 24 languages, are selected by a three-member jury from each language. Those who have published children's books in the five years preceding the year of the award, qualify for it. Ten writers received the award for their contribution to children's writing, and not just specific books. The awardees will receive a copper plaque and Rs 50,000 at a ceremony on Children's Day (November 14) 2017.
While Assamese writer Horendra Nath Borthakur and Bodo writer Renu Boro received the award for their contribution to children's literature, Sudesh Raj (Jangal Di Sair, Dogri), Paro Anand (Wild Child and Other Stories, English), Wareppam Jugindra Singh (Angangi Wari Macha Niphu, Manipuri) were among those who received it for their short story collections.
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GÄNGEVIERTEL / WAYWALK DISTRICT
Bäckerbreitergang 49-58 / Dragonerstall 9-13, Hamburg-Centre
The half-timbered houses on Bäckerbreitergang belong to the last remnants of the densely populated Gängeviertel, where from the 17th century residential quarters for the lower strata were built. When the remnant of the Gängeviertel that had survived the war and demolition was slated to disappear under a wave of new construction in the 1960s, the Bäckerbreitergang was placed under monument protection. After deterioration threatened the street, it was acquired together with the main building Dragonerstall 9-13 as part of the properties owned by the Hamburg Monument Foundation. The Foundation has since been restoring the houses in a professional manner, and maintaining the area as low-price inner-city living space.
The street section Nos. 51-58 was constructed in the 18th and 19th century in typical traditional Hamburg timber-framed construction as an area of small ground-floor and second-floor apartments to accommodate the poorest strata of society. The typical picture thus came into being: three entrance doors one next to the other, leading directly into the ground floor apartments, or through a central door over a narrow staircase to the hall on the first floor. The street paving indicates just house narrow the street was in earlier days.
The office of the Foundation is located in the late Baroque building at Dragonerstall No. 13.
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Dragonerstall - rear facade
Dragonerstall 13 - entrance to the Foundation
BäckerbreitergangPhoto: Turgay Ugur


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The range of compact and reliable connectors from ERNI Electronics has expanded. The MaxiBridge (2.54mm pitch) and MiniBridge (1.27mm) series will shortly be joined by the MicroBridge series in a 1.27mm pitch. The MicroBridge product family has been designed specifically with the requirements of customers from the automotive industry in mind.
The cable-to-board connectors have been developed on the basis of the LV214 and USCAR automotive test specifications. The MicroBridge variants satisfy the high requirements of the automotive industry, particularly in terms of mating reliability. Koshiri security and an electrical, optional CPA (Connector Position Assurance) also go to ensure a reliable and robust connection. Despite the compact 1.27mm pitch, the MicroBridge is extremely robust and withstands the vibrations in vehicles thanks to double-sided interlocking. The compact design is suited for use in compact installation spaces.
The MicroBridge female connectors will be available with IDC and crimp terminations. The modular family comprises single and two-row versions with two to 40 pins. The single-row IDC female connector is available with a 90 and 180° cable outlet, the two-row version with a 180° cable outlet. The male connector designed for SMT is available as both a straight and angled version as well as single and two-row versions. Thanks to their modular design, female connectors can be mated with their male counterparts having the same number of pins irrespective of the termination technique (IDC or crimp). The crimp contacts in the female connector housing feature primary and secondary interlocking, whereas with the IDC versions, the contacts are already assembled in the housing. The closed crimp contact ensures enhanced reliability during processing. Thanks to the dual IDC termination and an additional strain relief, the MicroBridge is ideal for meeting the exacting requirements posed by the harsh environments encountered in the automotive industry. The colour and mechanical coding optionally available for every number of pins facilitates assignment and prevents improper mating.
The high temperature resistance of up to 150°C allows the connectors to be used in areas exposed to demanding temperature conditions, e.g. close to LEDs in the headlights. The current rating is specified according to the number of pins and the conductor cross-section with up to 8.5A per contact and the voltage rating with up to 70VAC/DC. The MicroBridge connectors are suitable for both manual and automatic assembly. ERNI Electronics is presenting initial prototypes of the family at electronica 2016 (Hall B2, Booth 518).


This is my favorite vegan soup, I absolutely love it. It couldn't be any easier to make it and it's very healthy. Doing this recipe I'm not using any kind of oil, just cauliflower boiled with onions in water. My favorite way to serve this soup is with a homemade bread. Sprinkle it with some hemp seeds and you'll have a perfect little meal!
Into a bowl water (quantity depens on your needs) add the chopped cauliflower and onions and cook for a approx. 15min or untill is cooked. Once this is done simply put cooked cauliflower and onions in a blender with a half of the water they were cooked in. Bend it and than add more water if you want it to be more rare. Pour the liquid back into the cooking pot, add a generous pinch of salt ( I use Himalayan salt) and 1 Tsp of garlic powder, mix it all together and you're ready.


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Jordi Codina i Torrecilla (* 1952 in Barcelona) ist ein katalanischer klassischer Gitarrist, Dirigent, Komponist und Musikpädagoge. Jordi Codina wird der Katalanischen Gitarristenschule zugerechnet.

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Codina studierte am Conservatori Superior Municipal de Música in Barcelona bei Gracià Tarragó.

Er gründete zusammen mit Josep Maria Mangado ein klassisches Gitarrenduo und spielte mit diesem Duo das gesamte Werk von Fernando Sor für zwei Gitarren ein. Von 1971 bis 1988 war er Mitglied des Quartet Tarragó, mit dem er umfangreiche Konzertreisen in Europa, Asien und Amerika unternahm. Als Solist und Dirigent war er besonders dem Orquestra de Cambra de l'Empordà (Kammerorchester des Empordà) verbunden. Codina hat Werke für Gitarre und kammermusikalische Werke komponiert. 2006 uraufführte er die musikalische Romanze Capitán Trueno zum 50. Jahrestag der Person und zum 75. Geburtstag ihres Autors Víctor Mora. Er uraufführte Werke von Xavier Montsalvatge, Joaquim Homs, Àngel Cerdà und Francesc Taverna.

Seit 1972 unterrichtete er auch am städtischen Konservatorium von Barcelona. Zudem wirkte er auch als Musikkritiker und ist Autor eines Buches über den Komponisten Xavier Montsalvatge. Von 1985 bis 1988 war er Präsident der katalanischen Gitarristengesellschaft. 1993 erhielt er den Premi Nacional de música der Generalitat de Catalunya für sein Engagement in zeitgenössischer Musik.

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Thank you stuarth42 for the inside information on the propulsion issue. Hopefully this will solve the problem with the CB speed issue. It has to be fixed and quickly since every day means no revenue from the ship. Glad to hear they are feeding the workers well while working them 12 hours a day. Being a retired engineer, I can relate to corporations needed it repaired quickly but never had to work on a project this long. I have though only been allowed to work from 5 PM or so until they reopened the next morning. Love that night duty (ha!).
We were recently on the CB. A lanyard was provided with our OM which I promptly removed and put the OM in my pocket where I once kept my sea card. I threw the lanyard away as I have a lot of them. We had the second seating TD which was actually 7:45. The theater presentations were early for the second seating and worked out. We frequently go down to the IC at 5:00 or earlier to watch the huge line that forms for ATD at 5:00. It almost always has a senior citizen component so there are those that like to eat dinner early. One thing the new TD times has caused is a lot of pax now opt for the later dining time where before the MDR was maybe half full. Before ATD we chose the late TD and now that we are back using TD we again chose the late TD. We like the same waitstaff, table, table mates and fixed dining time. The waiters quickly learn our habits and adapt. My ice tea is always waiting.
I now book all our flights on EZair (while checking commercial airfare). Due to the no payment until final payment, ability to change/cancel flights up to 45 days before and guaranteed arrival in time to get to the ship, I now always book on EZair. On domestic flights I have found EZair to be less than commercial airfare but even if it is the same amount, I would still book on EZair because of the benefits named earlier. I do keep close tabs via the airline's webpage about the details of the flight however.
We have been using EZair for several years now both domestic and overseas flights. Luckily we have not had a problem so far. EZair does not pay for the flights until after the final payment is made and reservations without payment are subject to changes by the airline(s). This is the first time I have read on CC about airline reservations disappearing so it appears as though it is not a common occurrence or at least I hope so.
Texas Pride BBQ is over 30 miles from our house. I have been there a few times but there is a lot better BBQ much closer to our house.
OBC is simply a credit placed on your folio. You will start the cruise with a positive balance meaning they owe you money (but most OBC is not refundable). As the days of the cruise goes by negative amounts will be posted to your folio for such items as daily gratuities, bar purchases etc and your balance will move to the negative amount meaning you will owe them money at the end. If you are lucky enough to have a positive balance at the end of the cruise more power to you even if the amount is not refundable (but you can send it to me!).
Thanks for sharing the list. Unfortunately none of our future cruises is listed so far.
Contractors stay aboard the ship since they are brought in to do a specific job in a record amount of time. It is cheaper for the ship to provide room and board instead of paying contractors to stay ashore on the economy. Anytime a contractor is brought in to do work for any company, the contract will include room and board along with travel expenses for the workers. Companies have paid for my travel expenses to include room and board all the time when I was working. This is nothing unusual and yes, crew is needed to keep the rooms clean, prepare and serve the food and run the bar in the evening. Bar expenses are always the responsibility of the individual and not part of the contract.
I would love to go to Cuba on Princess. I may have to resort to other cruise lines so it seems.
Princess only has a limited number of tickets for any flight. Sounds like someone else was trying to get the same flight as the OP and beat him to it. In answer however it has not happened to me yet.
I am guessing that to cut the hole in the side of the ship to get access to the propulsion units, the ship will definitely have to be lifted out of the water (aka dry dock).
On my Windows 10 PC I have not seen any changes to the Princess website. I am not sure what is causing so many to complain. What are you using to visit the website?
I have never worn or even own a suit or formal wear and being retired I refuse to put a noose around my neck. For the last several years I have been wearing my short sleeve guayabera shirt with dockers with no problems. Last cruise I worn black jeans instead of the dockers. We do second seating TD these days not that makes any difference.


Produced by Lawson and recorded in Sparta, Tennessee for Mountain Home Music Company, the new album features patriarch Doyle's signature Lead and Baritone vocals, Mandolin and Mandola, and includes members: Josh Swift (Resophonic Guitar, Acoustic Lead Guitar and Percussion); Joe Dean (Banjo and Guitar); Dustin Pyrtle (Lead and Tenor vocals, Guitar); Eli Johnston (Lead and Baritone vocals, Bass) and Stephen Burwell (Fiddles). It is a massive array of talent that forms a powerful - and immediately identifiable musical force.
The circular nature of life is highlighted in the lead off track, "Kids These Days," which Dustin Pyrtle sings in a nuanced tone that reflects on innocence, lyrically invoking the perfect memories of childhood. "Little Girl," a #1 Country hit for John Michael Montgomery written by the late Harley Allen, was a crew favorite that made the project because Doyle heard it sung so often at sound check. "They love that song," recalls Lawson. "And the more I listened, the more I loved it too." The inspiring "Life To My Days," the offering's first "grat-track," was written by friend and fellow hit songwriter Jerry Salley.
Band members Joe Dean, Eli Johnston and Dustin Pyrtle co-wrote "Life Of A Hardworking Man" while the group was in the studio recording the new project. "We already had the album title," Lawson notes. "The guys wanted to create a character within the narrative - and so they crafted this hammer-banging, big machine thumping tale of a typical working man." No life story would be considered complete without a bit of heartache, so Doyle and frequent co-writer Paul Humphrey sat down to write a song acknowledging that reality. The result is the fiddle-laced traditional Bluegrass "I See A Heartbreak Comin'."
With nearly 40 albums to their credit, the group has won numerous major awards, including seven International Bluegrass Music Association Vocal Group of the Year honors. For his contributions to cultural heritage as a musical trailblazer, Doyle received the National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship award in 2006, and was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2012. DLQ is an influential force in today's Bluegrass world, and their last two releases (In Session, Burden Bearer) received back-to-back Grammy nominations in 2016 and 2017, respectively.


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Lord Rathmore, better known as Mr. Plunkett. made a speech
in London on Wednesday to the members of the United Club. Very happy was his allusion to the final quarrel between Lord Rosebery and Sir William Harcourt over which of them was to summon the party meeting at the beginning of last Session as "a kind of Box and Cox arrange- ment, in which the distracted Lord Spencer was to appear in the somewhat uncongenial part of Mrs. Bouncer." "What dreadful domestic tragedy might have resulted if that meet- ing had come off we cannot now tell, for we are informed that the late Prime Minister wrote to say that he would have no political connection with the leader of his party in the House of Commons, and not long afterwards he very dexterously cleared out of the whole concern." These revelations perhaps explained the curious fact that no one in the Liberal party seems anxious to claim those honours which are usually the objects of ambition, "unless, indeed, my friend Mr. George Russell is making play for the vacant leadership with his two supporters, all Radical stalwarts of old-fashioned and uncompromising principles and courage." Lord Rathmore ended his speech by a reference to the com- plete tranquillity now existing in Ireland and to the excellent impression produced on all classes by Mr. Gerald Balfour. The state of Ireland suggested a story which, if only quasi- appropriate, is much too good to be lost. This item once ap- peared in an Irish candidate's election expenses : "Five shillings to keep the fiddler sober as long as he was sober."