First, in this initial section there are useful Literacy tips listed. We pride ourselves on offering free practice test resources, including literacy test tips. Hope that you find these literacy test tips useful!
This section of the Professional Skills Test – Literacy test measures your ability to spell correctly. This is an audio test in which you listen to the questions through headphones. You need to use standard English spellings.
Each question presents you with a sentence. This sentence contains a missing word. Insert the correct missing word from the four options. Although the practice questions that follow have a written format, they are at the same difficulty level as the audio test.
This section of the Professional Skills Test – Literacy test measures your ability to apply effective punctuation to set passages. Accurate punctuation is a key element of written communication. Badly punctuated writing is like a road without road markings – it is all too easy for the reader to get lost and confused.
You will be presented with a block of text with missing or incorrect punctuation. You need to highlight each punctuation error and also where missing punctuation should be inserted.
This will be done in a computerised format in the actual test. There will be a block of all the possible punctuation marks and the letters of the alphabet on-screen. You will drag the correct punctuation from this block to its position in the passage.
In the actual test you will need to select the correct phrase or sentence to insert into a short passage. You will be given a choice of several choices, only one of which is grammatically correct. In the practice questions below, identify which sentence is grammatically correct.
Firstly, Presenting the same information in a different way.
Secondly, Identifying the key points.
There are several different questions types that you might encounter in the comprehension test. Go with your instinct. Think about the reading level and tone. Does it sound like school policy to you? Does it read as though it is information for teachers? Is the piece's reading level accessible to pupils?
Another question format asks you to suggest summary headings. Analyse the main point(s) of the paragraph objectively. Don't be misled by something that's only mentioned once in a single phrase or sentence. It can be helpful, particularly if you are short of time, to focus on the first and last sentences in a paragraph. This is where you are likely to find the topic sentence. In a well-written paragraph, the topic sentence summarises the paragraph's main point.
For each passage you need to consider both the overall meaning and the detail. To assess the bigger picture, ask yourself questions such as : What is the main message? Who is the intended audience? When reflecting on the passage's detail ask yourself: What are the facts? What's the most important information in a passage?
It is not possible to cover the full range of different question types that can be found in the Professional Skills Test – Comprehension test.
– Firstly, summarising the main points that the passage makes.
– Secondly, placing statements based on the passage into set categories.
– Thirdly, putting sentences about a passage describing sequential events into the correct order.


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Victoria Taft
PAINTING THE TARGETS IN THE CULTURE WAR
BLOGFORCE MEMBERS
Kamala Watch
Guerilla Marketing Stops Traffic in Boston…Meantime…Portland Yawned..
January 31, 2007 Uncategorizedadmin
Except alert Gentle Listener (to the Victoria Taft Show 5-8pm AM 860 KPAM) Matthew who, along with most folks, thought the little electronic sign spotted a couple of weeks ago was just some Portland Professional Protester giving his opinion on cars here in the Rose City.
Here's Matthew's picture.
Alert Gentle Listener Jack said, hey Victoria, doesn't this Boston sign look alot like Portland's? And I do believe it does. See below.
Turns out both cities were targeted for a guerilla marketing campaign by the Cartoon Network, but unfortunately, they failed to tell the authorities. Doesn't matter in Portland really because they blew it off anyway.
*UPDATE We find out from a caller to my show that the one finger salute electronic sign is now located at World Cup on NW 19th! A listener at World Cup! Love it!
Tell 'em where you saw it. Http://www.victoriataft.com
Measure 37: Democrats Begin the Dismantling
61% of voters approved Measure 37 to restore property rights that were yours when you purchased your property.
Oregon Democrats don't think you're smart enough to have known what you were doing. So, it appears that on the same day the Multnomah County Commission Chair Ted Wheeler announced a proposal to end the stalemate with Dorothy English, the poster child of Measure 37, there's a full court press effort to dismantle Measure 37. Instead of waiting for the 94 year old woman to die, as appeared to be the county's strategy from the beginning, now Wheeler has put together a proposal (some of which is below) to bring this to an end.
Meantime, as RinoWatch reports here, there an orchestrated effort to put Measure 37 on "temporary" ice.
Here's part of the letter from Ted Wheeler to members of the Multnomah County Commission:
Ted Wheeler [Tuesday] submitted a proposed Order to the Board of County Commissioners to allow Dorothy English to create eight lots on her 22 acre property in the northwest corner of Multnomah County.
"I believe it is in the best interests of the people of Multnomah County to resolve this matter without further delay," said Wheeler. "The proposed order will allow her to use an expedited process to obtain approval for a total of eight lots," Wheeler continued. Development on the steep wooded property had been restricted for years due to its zoning for forestry uses. In a memo to the Board of County Commissioners, Wheeler advised that basic health and safety requirements including emergency access, provision of water and sanitation and landslide prevention would apply to the new development and that neighbors would receive notice of before development is approved. "I want her to be able to build her houses, but I also want the fire trucks to be able to reach them in an emergency," Wheeler said. The Dorothy English case is unique, Wheeler noted, because it is the only Measure 37 claim filed before the adoption of a county ordinance that set standards for processing such claims. As such it requires a "unique solution," Wheeler suggested. In addition to waiving fees and expediting applications, the proposed order would allow Mrs. English to refer any disputes on the development of the property to independent, binding arbitration. The full Board of County Commissioners will vote on the proposed order at their February 15 meeting. # # #
Congratulations! The LA Times Finally Figures Out What We're REALLY Up Against. I think…
Doomsday cult said to be at center of Iraqi battle
Authorities say Iraqi and U.S. forces fought disciples of a renegade Muslim leader intent on killing Shiite pilgrims.
By Louise Roug and Saad Fakhrildeen, Special to The Times
Rest of the story here.
Then we have this story. Makes you want to ask, doesn't it, how many of those DISPLACED Iraqis are the BAD GUYS?
Does anyone bother to find out? No, of course, not.
THE CONFLICT IN IRAQ: THE TALE OF AN ARMED CULT; REFUGEE TALLY; VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE
Group reports increase in number of displaced Iraqis
Baghdad's neighborhoods are being reshaped along sectarian lines as victims flee to safer areas.
By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer
story here.
SUBTEXT: The US is the bad guy for going in and clearing and holding the neighborhoods to prevent insurgents from further taking hold.
Why Do US News Media in Iraq Accept Insurgent Video But Won't Embed with US Forces?
Because they're afraid of not seeming "OBJECTIVE." Insert laugh track here.
US news media, CBS News this time, use the same video–which appeared on Al Qaeda website for which the terror group takes credit–and the CBS reporter doesn't bother to mention it. CBS chooses not to air it because it's too bloody. The Al Qaeda cellphone photog uses close ups of executed Iraqi soldiers.
Here's the run down on the battle of Haifa Street in Baghdad from the US perspective…
Here's the Pentagon angle:
Here's some of what CBS was given by their reporter (they didn't run it because it was too bloody but they put it on their website)…which was partnered with a Haifa Street 'resident' conveniently covered by the same material used by the insurgents to keep their identities secret. Of course the CBS reporter didn't say where she got the tape. Of course she didn't say it was shot by Al Qaeda and appeared on an Al Qaeda website. That might make her and– them– look…bad.
Here's where you can find the al Qaeda video.
Michelle Malkin has more here. Newsbusters has more here. No, the news media doesn't have anything more—until they get it hand delivered from Al Qaeda.
They Think You're Smart Enough to Vote for Them but…
Not smart enough to…
Decide whether taxpayers should pay for their campaigns
Decide whether they should meet every year
Decide whether they should have salary increases
Decide whether our votes should count in the traditional electoral college
Decide whether the government should pay a fair price for taking the use of your own property away.
Decide on initiatives and petitions to the government.
Got anymore to add to the list?
Surprise Meeting of Portland City Committee on the So Called "Clean Elections" Sham
Erik Sten and Gary Blackmer's "clean elections" law purported to get rid of the corrupting influence of big time corporations and individuals in favor of the corrupting influence of small time operators. And congratulations: YOU PAID FOR IT!
But hey…the local Zero bought in.
Thanks to the blog by Jack Bogdanski we find out that the Portland City Council Committee plans to have an emergency, quickie, quick-before-anyone-finds-out-meeting about this travesty of "legislation" Monday afternoon at 5:30pm.
Gee, hope you can make it. Oh wait, they didn't want you to come…just like they didn't want input by voters on this measure REQUIRED by the City Charter because they knew you wouldn't go for a tax increase. Get the deets here.
Measure 37 Gutting to Begin in Closed Meetings
See, the Democrats think you were smart enough to vote for them but brain damaged when you voted in favor of Measure 37. Measure 37 is a measure overwhelmingly passed by Oregon voters to give back land owners the rights they possessed when they purchased their property, but whose *CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS* were violated when the state, county, city governments put new rules on their property to prevent its use.
In the following video you see that the D's running the land use committee–who have been charged with gutting M 37–will not allow any "minority reports." Those would be proffered by the R's which are now the minority. The R's have done this on occasion when they were in charge but not on policy committees such as this–especially when going against the will of the people.
Big 'ups' to NW Republican and Orbusmax for the link.
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The False Promise of Carbon Capture in Louisiana and Beyond
Katlyn Schmitt
Katlyn Schmitt, J.D., is a CPR Policy Analyst. She joined CPR in 2020 to work on environmental policy, enforcement, and advocacy.
Before joining CPR, Mrs. Schmitt spent four years working as the Legal and Policy Director for Waterkeepers Chesapeake, where she provided legal assistance to Waterkeepers and advocated for legislative and regulatory priorities in Maryland, D.C., Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Schmitt received her law degree from the University of Maryland in 2015, cum laude, with a certificate of concentration in environmental law, and her B.A. from Messiah College in Political Science in 2011, magna cum laude.
Carbon capture use and storage is at the center of the national climate policy debate, promoted by the oil and gas industry, the private sector, and even some environmental organizations as a solution to the climate crisis.
The federal infrastructure package that President Biden recently signed into law appropriates more than $10.3 billion for the nationwide buildout of carbon capture infrastructure. Preliminary deals on the Build Back Better Act also contain expansions of the primary federal tax credit incentivizing carbon capture (45Q Tax Credit). The fossil fuel industry is targeting Louisiana as an emerging hub for carbon capture, mainly because of the large concentration of industrial facilities that emit carbon dioxide in the stretch of land between New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
While Louisiana must move quickly and aggressively in pursuit of climate change solutions, deploying carbon capture to reach net-zero emissions is not the answer. As the authors of a new Center for Progressive Reform policy brief note, it is an unproven climate strategy, delays the green transition, and foists environmental burdens on historically disadvantaged communities.
Carbon capture is an energy-intensive, cost-prohibitive, and risk-laden process that involves capturing carbon dioxide from industrial smokestacks, compressing it, and sending it through pressurized pipelines to injection wells, where it is sent underground either for long-term storage (carbon capture and storage, or CCS) or, more commonly, for use (carbon capture and use, or CCU) in an extractive process called enhanced oil recovery.
Putting aside the climate costs associated with using captured carbon dioxide to extract oil in depleted fields, carbon capture equipment has only been able to capture a small fraction of overall carbon dioxide emissions. The world's largest post-combustion carbon capture project, the Petra Nova project in southeast Texas, approximated it would have captured as much as 90 percent of the plant's overall carbon dioxide emissions; in actuality, it only captured 7 percent, all of which was used for enhanced oil recovery.
Claims of "permanent" storage of injected carbon dioxide from CCU or CCS are also unfounded. A recent report from the National Energy Technology Laboratory estimates that between 30 and 40 percent of the carbon dioxide used for enhanced oil recovery remains underground after each injection cycle. With CCS, stored carbon dioxide must be adequately contained and regulated for thousands of years to come — and too many risks and uncertainties are associated with this relatively new technology.
Louisiana's Department of Natural Resources estimates the state has more than 4,000 abandoned or orphaned oil and gas wells. These wells create even more pathways by which carbon dioxide can leak back into the atmosphere.
Carbon capture will not help contain global heating to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the goal of the Glasgow Climate Pact from the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the United Nations Paris Agreement on Climate Change. An investment in carbon capture will result in the expansion of the fossil fuel industries and will prolong the state's dependence on fossil fuels by enabling the largest sources of air pollution to continue polluting indefinitely while simultaneously requiring those sources to use more fossil fuels in the process.
Investing in carbon capture rather than carbon-free energy sources, like geothermal, solar, and wind power, will increase total social costs, including continued fossil fuel use, more air pollution and oil mining, and continued carbon dioxide emissions (both in the short and long term). The White House Environmental Justice Advisory Committee recently concluded that carbon capture won't benefit marginalized communities.
Exacerbating climate injustice
Deploying carbon capture in Louisiana would, in fact, exacerbate climate injustice by foisting the risks and burdens of this technology on low-income communities of color.
The industrial corridor in Louisiana targeted for carbon capture is home to more than 200 oil and gas refineries, petrochemical plants, and other industrial chemical facilities that release significant quantities of carbon dioxide and other harmful pollutants. Formerly known as "Plantation Country" because it held more than 500 sugarcane plantations, the corridor is known today as "Cancer Alley" because decades of poor air and water quality from industrial pollution have heightened cancer rates and other health ailments in the region.
The predominantly Black, Latino, and low-income communities in Cancer Alley and the Indigenous and Asian American communities near the coast bear the brunt of these poor health outcomes. Cancer risks from air toxics in Cancer Alley disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities, with more significant impacts skewing toward the poorest communities and those with the highest percentage of Black people, one study found.
Forensic Architecture, a research agency based at Goldsmiths, University of London, aptly points out that in Cancer Alley, "environmental degradation and cancer risk manifest as the byproducts of colonialism and slavery." Now, these same communities stand to face continued degradation from carbon capture and its associated pipeline infrastructure. They are being asked to do the unthinkable: Trust a set of industries that have historically polluted their air, land, and water, so much so that it has made them sick and shortened their lives.
Toward true climate solutions
True climate solutions don't further endanger environmental justice communities.
To protect the health of the roughly 1.7 million individuals living in Cancer Alley, those in other communities overburdened by pollution, coastal areas, and other environmentally fragile zones in Louisiana:
The Louisiana State Legislature should pass a statewide moratorium on the siting of any new carbon capture and storage projects in or near any community overburdened by polluting facilities or in or near environmentally fragile areas such as coastal wetlands. No federal funding should go to projects in these areas of the state.
Carbon capture projects should be ineligible for any state (and federal) subsidies.
Philanthropic leaders and organizations should make sufficient resources available to support environmental justice communities and advocacy groups in Louisiana's Cancer Alley so they can use the array of legal tools available to oppose carbon capture and hold Louisiana, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and private developers accountable for any proposed construction of carbon capture and storage operations.
Governors and policymakers, including in Louisiana, should allocate resources and create incentives to support the necessary transition away from fossil fuel use and production to carbon-free, clean, and renewable energy sources.
Significant investments must be made in Cancer Alley and Louisiana's coastal communities to enhance quality of life, mitigate decades of harm done by toxic industries, and support a community-driven recovery that prioritizes the voices of those most impacted.
Read the full policy brief.
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5722 Golden Eagle Cir is located in Westwood Gardens neighborhood in the city of Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Checkout other home values in Golden Eagle Cir.
Homes near 5722 Golden Eagle Cir have a median list price of $247,000 and a median price per square foot of $191.
5722 Golden Eagle Cir, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 is a single family home for sale listed on the market for 239 days. 5722 Golden Eagle Cir is in the Westwood Gardens neighborhood, which has a median listing price of $243,500. The median listing price for Westwood Gardens is 39% less than Palm Beach Gardens at $399,000, and 53% less than FL at $513,000. Nearby neighborhoods like PGA National, Eastpointe, Evergrene and Ballenisles have a median listing price of $482,000. Great find! This home has a basketball court. There are similar and nearby single family homes for sale at 227 Club Dr, 105 Club Dr and 702 Bannock Ln.


Arrive at the Cochin Airport, meet and assistance at Airport by our Geanis Holidays Executive. On arrival transfer and to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed for Cochin tour. (Visit the Cochin City Dutch Palace, Jewish Synagogue, Fort Kochi beach, St. Francis Church, Santa Cruz Cathedral, Chinese Fishing Net, Bolgatty island, Bolgatty Palace, Willington Island, Marine Drive and Broadway). Later drive to Munnar and on arrival check in at hotel. Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed for the sightseeing of Munnar. (Visit the Anayirangal Dam, Mattupetty Dam, Echo point, Rajamalai - where we have ERAVIKULAM National Park, if lucky can see the NILGIRI THAR, an endangered species. Anamudi the highest peak in South India is situated in the southern region of the park). Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed to Madurai. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening visit the Meenakshi Temple. Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and free full day for personal activity. Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed for Poovar. On arrival check in at the hotel. (Poovar Beach is a gorgeous strip of golden sand which lays sandwiched between the scenic River Neyyar and the Arabian Sea. This picture-postcard beach, fringed with coconut palm is accessible via water-taxis only. Due to the presence of an active fishing population and strong currents, beach activities are not so developed here. In spite of it, the beach lures visitors with its serenity and beauty – an ideal ambience for relaxing and unwinding). Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed for Kumarakom. On arrival check in at the hotel. Later enjoy the backwater of Kerala and Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary. Overnight at hotel.
Morning breakfast and proceed for Alleppey. On arrival check in at the House Boat and enjoy the Backwater. Overnight at House Boat.
Morning breakfast and proceed to cochin. On arrival check in at the hotel. Evening visit the Kathkali Dance. Over night at hotel.


Plano is the ultimate place to raise your family. The area is made up of men and women with different stories, from those who settled here at an early age all the way to elderly couples who came here years ago and now occasionally have visits from grandchildren. Whatever brings you to the Plano area, this safe community is a great place to stay. When Dr. Jeffrey D. Hopkins practices plastic surgery in Plano, we recognize the value in this community. Plano is a welcome spot for all kinds of folks who want all sorts of plastic surgeries.
Rhinoplasty is just one of the procedures we practice in Plano. Since people come from all walks of life in Plano, it means they come in all shapes and sizes of noses. Some are dissatisfied with their bulbous noses, some are unhappy with their tiny noses, and some are not content with their nostril flare. Whatever the concern, we understand the want to be better. We offer nose jobs, the standard term for rhinoplasty, day in and day out.
For this community of Plano, a tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is the same concept. These residents of Plano want a surgery that brings their bodies back to a state of happiness and aesthetics. Patients appreciate tummy tucks for this outcome: a body that the patient had wanted to have back for quite some time. In short, a tummy tuck allows you to regain your body.


A South Korean court on Thursday slapped a 2.8 billion won ($2.48 million) fine on Mercedes-Benz Korea for selling some 7,000 vehicles equipped with unauthorized parts in violation of Korea's Clean Air Conservation Act and customs law.
Kim was in charge of receiving approval for changes in auto parts. Under the Korean law, it is mandatory to receive government approval for vehicles equipped with new parts.
Last year, the German carmaker was prosecuted here on charges of importing and selling 6,749 units of vehicles with unauthorized parts worth 624.5 billion won between January 2014 and July 2017.
The carmaker had not yet received authorization for emissions and noise-related parts, which were different from those stated in official documents, according to the charge.
"The company appears to have knowingly imported uncertified vehicles. The company has plenty of economic reasons, as it has profited over 200 billion won for missing out on authorization," the court said in its ruling.
"Mercedes-Benz Korea respects the Korean court's jurisprudence. However we express regrets over concerns raised by the documentation shortfall that resulted from a misinterpretation of the importation and certification process without the employee's intention to circumvent the law," the company said in a statement.
"We take the case seriously. In the last two years, internal processes have been reinforced and amended to reflect the changing regulatory environment," it added.


Sega released today a new trailer of Phantasy Star Online 2, currently in closed beta in Japan.
The trailer shows a wide variety of elements of the game, starting with the environments, moving to combat and ending with the summoning of a beast that can help characters during a battle. It looks definitely interesting, while the visuals are still quite evidently a work in progress as previously specified by the developer.
You can check the full video out after the break.
Sega released a free PS4 theme of Phantasy Star Online 2 on the Japanese PSN, taunting us all.


Does your personal computer take a long time to start or applications take a long time to run? Does your PC freeze up every now and then? If you are struggling with these issues regularly, and if they're getting worse day after day, the odds are possible that your PC is riddled with errors.
There are lots of factors that could affect the PC and give us irritating errors and very poor overall performance. From the following listing, you'll learn how to detect the most commonly encountered computer errors.
1) The first indication of the existence of a computer error is that you will begin to notice slow computer overall performance. Such things happen because, with time, we add and remove applications and software programs. However, often the programs are not eliminated completely during the uninstalling process. This could certainly lead to conflicts with existing data and cause file corruption.
2) Another symptom is getting random error messages. The most frequent types of these errors are browser errors, system 32, , and DLL errors.
3) The reddest of red flags is definitely the blue screen of death (BSOD), which is the worst kind of error a computer may experience. In case you are facing the blue screen errors, it's a clear indication that your Windows registry requires a fix.
4) The very last common sign you will get is unwanted pop-ups. If pop-ups are coming when your browser isn't even open, it is very likely that you have a malware on your computer.
When your computer or laptop displays any of the signs listed above, you don't have any option other than to fix your computer immediately because waiting can result in many other serious complications such as hard drive failure or entire system crash. Then, what is the best thing to do when we get these types of errors? The most efficient method involves the usage of specialized software known as system optimizers. This tool repairs the PC errors, cures the damage done to your Windows OS, helps restore your computer or laptop, as well as improve computer overall performance.
To repair all Windows system related errors professionally, install this software package – Total System Care. This multi-purpose tool will correct hundreds of computer problems, eliminate malware threats and help get rid of troublesome errors and crashes completely.
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Error Code 80240016 may be brought on by quite a few distinct factors. In many cases, a Code 800f020b How To address error code might have multiple Code 800f020b How To fix parameters. In many cases, a 800f020b error code might have numerous 800f020b parameters. Vista Error Code 800f020b may be brought on by several distinct factors.
Run SmartPCFixer, select System Tools, and click Uninstaller, then pick the software you've just installed. This program is just the very best. Normally, you ought not disable your antivirus software.
Open this, and it'll execute a scan for your PC. As an example, your computer will start to work sluggishly. It happens whenever your computer isn't being maintained regularly.
It's no fun when your computer displays an error message suddenly or stops responding to your inputs. Sometimes, a simple restart of the PC can do the trick, but most PC issues are hard to detect and solve. These annoying errors not just slow your computer but can occasionally cause your personal computer to be practically unusable.
Buying a new computer involves huge money, so let's examine other no-cost or affordable methods to fix your computer error and speed up your PC.
System restore is one great solution to fix specific types of computer errors. It is a fantastic program that creates restore points at particular intervals. This means you can try to restore back to the point after which you started receiving the computer error. Begin by going to Start->Programs->Accessories->System Tools, and after that open System Restore.
The internet is a good source. You may get some possible solution by researching the error code on-line. It might not be hard to resolve the common Windows issues but for certain errors, a systematic approach is required to resolve that demands a high level of technical expertise.
The systems registry is the heart and soul of the Windows operating system. Since the computer registry stores your entire software and hardware configurations, it could get corrupted and throw a variety of errors, including the famous 'Blue screen of death'. You could go through it manually and resolve the errors yourself, however it is a very long and risky process – as you risk removing essential registry entries and thereby crippling your computer forever.
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This is the first of 2 hen party collages that I'll have up (you can't just have 1 hen party!) Back in April we had an 'away' hen party in Edinburgh. We spent the weekend having girly fun with lots of cocktails. We rented a gorgeous flat for the weekend. We had a chilled out onesie night after an 8 hour train trip full of drinking and forfeits. On the Saturday we did karaoke in Electric Circus, had lunch at Candy Bar then enjoyed a night of Dreamboys then dancing in Opal. Sunday was spent shopping followed by a cocktail night and by Monday we were ready to tackle another train journey home after a feed in Frankie and Benny's.
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When it comes time to file their taxes, most Americans look to qualify for as many tax incentives as possible.
In your quest to lower your payments, did you know that you could cash in on rewards given for land conservation efforts? Not only does a conservation easement allow you to protect your land, but it also could put more money back into your pocket.
Today, we're diving into how conservation and taxes go hand-in-hand. We'll also discuss the process to follow to make sure your work gets the recognition it deserves.
Ready to learn more? Let's get started.
In short, this is a legal agreement established between a landowner and a government agency or a private land conservation organization. Within it, the landowner grants the agency power to limit the use of the land to fulfill conservation purposes. To qualify, the land must include important agricultural, natural or historic resources that are important to local conservation efforts.
Though the agreement is built around privately-owned land, the use of the conservation easement must provide a public-facing benefit. A few examples include:
Preserving farm and ranch land
Establishing a wildlife habitat
Establishing productive farmland
Providing scenic vistas and views
Creating an outdoor recreational area
Providing an outdoor educational opportunity
Preserving a historic property
This agreement is voluntary and you won't give up the entirety of your rights to the land when you sign one. For instance, even if you pursue a conservation easement, you'll still be able to perform the following actions:
Own the land
Use the land
Sell the land
Pass the land on to your heirs
You'll work closely with your chosen land trust partner to determine the terms that are most appropriate for your situation. For instance, some might allow you to build a home on the land or grow crops on it as long as you still provide conservation value. Varying greatly in value, some of the most sought-after easements are large, open stretches of land currently sought after by developers.
The idea of establishing a conservation easement on your land sounds like a beneficial step for your community, but what's in it for you?
Turns out, quite a lot.
The U.S. government prioritizes this action and rewards it in the form of tax incentives.
The incentive was first enacted on a temporary basis in 2006. However, Congress passed an enhanced federal tax incentive in 2015 that established a permanent benefit for taxpayers donating all or a portion of their land as a conservation easement. One of the most powerful and influential steps forward for the conservation movement in more than 10 years, this legislation marked a major shift.
This permanent incentive update applies to all conservation easements donated by taxpayers after December 31, 2014. Now, it's more attractive and attainable than ever before for Americans to protect and conserve their land voluntarily.
In addition to making the incentive permanent, the 2015 tax update also adjusted the specific regulations surrounding the law. These new adjustments include:
Raising deductions from 30% of a taxpayer's annual income to 50% for donating a conservation easement
Allowing certain qualifying ranchers and farmers to deduct 100% of their annual income, an increase from 50%
Extending each donor's carry-forward period on a conservation agreement tax deduction from five years to 15 years
For the easement to qualify for a charitable tax deduction on your federal income tax return, it needs to meet the following conditions:
Be voluntarily donated to a land trust or government agency
Permanently protect conservation resources
Benefit the public
While we've discussed how a conservation easement tax deduction works, sometimes it's easiest to see a complicated concept in simple numbers. Let's take a look at a typical scenario that a taxpayer might encounter.
Prior to the 2015 tax law update, a landowner who earned $100,000 a year who donated a $500,000 conservation easement could take a $30,000 tax deduction, equal to 30% of his or her income. This would be applicable for the year of the donation, as well as an additional five-year period. In all, the total tax deductions would total $180,000.
Now, the new law increases the 30% deduction rate to 50%. That means the same landowner could donate $50,000 per year, instead of $30,000.
Moreover, the carry-forward period is 15 years (not five). This brings the total tax deductions to $800,000.
The law also makes special considerations for farmers and ranchers. They can donate 100% of their income, or $100,000 using the example. Over the comprehensive 16-year timeline, this deduction becomes $1.6 million.
To qualify as a farmer or rancher, you'll need to derive at least half (50%) of your income specifically through farming. This can include those organized as C corporations, as well as Alaska Native Corporations. In addition, the easement in question must contain a restriction that requires that the land remain available for agricultural use.
To clarify what the trade or business of farming entails, it includes these acts:
Cultivating the soil on a farm
Raising or harvesting a horticultural or agricultural commodity on a farm
Planting, cultivating, caring for or cutting trees
Preparing trees for market (not milling)
Handling, drying, packing and storing a horticultural or agricultural commodity on a farm before it reaches a manufactured state, given that the farm operator or owner produces at least 50% of the treated commodity
One note: While numbers like these are inspiring, it's important to take into consideration the full market value of your land. You won't be able to donate more than this amount, though the portion of it you can apply is now higher.
Not sure about the fair market value of your land? A qualified appraisal will give you the answers you need. The Appraisal Institute provides a full list of nationwide appraisers specially trained to appraise conservation easements, in particular.
Before a conservation easement can qualify for a tax deduction, it will need to pass a rigorous review, and an appraisal is an important part of this process. In addition, your land trust agency will want to prepare and review documents, maps and baseline documentation before making a decision.
As the conservation easement tax benefits can be significant for many landowners, it might come as no surprise that some less-than-honest individuals have tried to cash in on the reward unfairly.
Since its inception, the law has been under intense scrutiny as Congress cracks down on real estate tax-sheltering schemes. The most damaging are those that inflate the valuation of certain land parcels slated to be made into conservation easements.
To avoid falling prey to this type of fraud, it's critical to do your due diligence.
Always partner with a qualified appraiser, as well as a reputable and verified real estate or trust agent. If the value you receive back for your property seems abnormally high, it will likely send up flags at the IRS, too. This can increase your odds of an audit, so always get another professional opinion on what your land is really worth.
If you do find yourself entangled in an IRS tax scheme, don't panic. We're trained to handle these types of cases and we can help you successfully navigate your way through the investigation process.
In addition to federal tax incentives, landowners in some states could also reap a state-based payout for establishing a conservation easement.
To date, 15 states currently offer this program, including:
If you're a legal resident of any of these, you could qualify for a state income tax credit. In most cases, these credits extend to both fee-simple land donations and conservation easements, alike.
If you live in Colorado, Georgia, New Mexico, South Carolina or Virginia, you're especially well-positioned to take advantage of this opportunity. In these states, landowners who establish a conservation easement can take advantage of transferrable tax credits.
What does this mean? Say you don't owe enough on your state income taxes to use the full credit you're due. In that case, you could sell the extra credit to another local taxpayer for a fee. This is a quick and simple way to earn income, given that you know how the law works.
Ultimately, a conservation easement should be a gift given with pure intention. The goal is to preserve and protect undeveloped land to the greatest extent possible, and you can play a big role in this endeavor.
Yet, it never hurts to consider the financial reward of taking this step.
If you're ready to learn more about how this approach works and what kind of tax-related benefits you could obtain, we're here to help.
We're experienced tax attorneys qualified and trained on the full extent of the law, including regulations on conservation measures. Contact us today to learn more about what we do and how we can make this tax year your best one yet.
Chad Silver
Managing Partner of Silver Tax Group, author of the book "Stop the IRS". Practicing a variety of tax issues, regulations, laws and rights. Specializing exclusively on tax matters involving IRS audits, negotiation, settlements & compromises.
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Jill Edwards completed her midwifery and naturopathic physician training at National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, Ore. Edwards and her business partner, Katherine Zieman, run Vibrant Family Medicine & Midwifery in Gresham, Ore., and are among the highest sought midwives in east Multnomah county. They have a 10 percent transfer rate and a 3 percent caesarian birth rate. Here are a few of Dr. Edwards' thoughts on birthing at home.
*Note: Transfer is moving mom from her her birth space into the hospital, usually due to complications with labor.
How long have you been a midwife and how many births have you attended?
I was licensed in 2008 and I have attended over 150 births.
Can you address the safety of a homebirth?
I am well trained at spotting a problem and I'm happy to transport if that is what is needed. At prenatals mom and I get to know each other, so we know when something changes in labor. Mom's intuition is huge, and so is my intuition for that matter. If something is off, we're going to go through the steps to identify the problem and if something is wrong, we're going to the hospital. Mom and baby should be safe wherever they deliver.
At what point would you transfer a mom to the hospital?
If momma's labor isn't progressing, if she has a fever- indicating infection, if baby's heart rate isn't responding, if mom is in too much pain. The worst case scenario is an epidural in the hospital.
How do you feel about having to transport a mom?
I call this a timely transport, not a failed homebirth, which is 1 out of 100 for me. Whatever the case, we needed those antibiotics or that epidural. Me and my patients are respectful to hospital staff. I explain what will happen but mom has to say the words in the hospital.
I've heard people say homebirth would stress them out because they need their house to be clean, bigger, etc. Can you address that?
We have delivered a baby in a 10x12 room on a single (size) bed, a dresser and all the wood to be used for flooring for the living room. There was an ND, a second ND, three or four students, four kids, and each had a friend. There was a gazillion people rotating in and out, it was a party. That was atypical. But we work in lots of small spaces and we always clean up when we go, we leave no messes.
What is one of your most memorable birth experiences?
The most beautiful is when you show up and you just hang out… I tell moms to imagine your birth as boring. More interesting births are usually more complex.
If you could share one piece of wisdom with laboring mothers, what would it be?
Stay hydrated, for three reasons; It keeps contractions coming, keeps you from getting too comfortable and for recovery. Water is good inside and out.
Do you have any advice for dads and partners?
Each contraction will be different. Momma may change from one contraction to the next, don't be offended.
Since I am also a family doctor, I get to follow the kids as they grow and become who they are going to be.
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And so we are in the middle of the year and so we have our usual poke around what was super (and what wasn't) in 2016 so far.
Things started well with another crop of films all clambering for awards but this year, more than recent, we have had quite a few mediocre films that left me feeling a bit cold about the movie industry. Quite a few of the better films failed to reach an audience with the less favourable ones making huge amounts at the box office, signaling almost certain sequel status.
Still, there is a decent list of films that didn't quite make my top ten list but did need a mention:
The Revenant, Creed, Youth, Goosebumps, The Big Short, A Bigger Splash, Deadpool, The Survivalist, Anomalisa, Hail, Caesar, Eddie The Eagle, Zootropolis, The Witch, Midnight Special, Florence Foster Jenkins, Love & Friendship, Money Monster
So now we have my favourites of this year, so far. Remember, this is only my choices and you may disagree, which is fine. If you do, let me know.
10. SING STREET
Crossing The Commitments with Gregory's Girl, this delightful coming-of-age musical follows a young boy in Belfast in the 80's, falling in love, dealing with an identity crisis and getting advice, musically, from his brother. A film that left a huge smile on my face.
9. HIGH RISE
It's been a good year for Tom Hiddleston so far and this was one of the reasons. A bizarre, imaginative and original tale of dystopia set in the 70's from British director Ben Wheatley that was bonkers, brazen and beautiful all at the same time.
8. CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
After years of Marvel films which introduced the superhero universe, here came the big one. An all-mighty fall-out between friends Captain America and Iron Man. This could have been a mess with too many characters battling for screen time. Instead, it was exciting, moving and funny, with Spider-Man along for the ride. Just terrific entertainment.
7. BONE TOMAHAWK
A film that still haunts me. What starts out as a routine western turns into something far more grisly. With 90 minutes following four characters searching for a tribe who have kidnapped a woman, this proves that taking two genres and mixing them together can work. Far superior to Tarantino's overblown The Hateful Eight.
6. EYE IN THE SKY
The trailer truly misrepresents this cracking thriller that is both intelligent, nail-biting and surprisingly funny considering the subject matter. It also throws up some moral questions about modern warfare and shows the trappings of making decisions that could cost lives. A completely satisfying experience and a fitting finale to the late, great Alan Rickman's career.
5. TALE OF TALES
Possible the most bonkers movie of the year. A collection of three adult fairy tales entwined with each other. A gorgeous looking film that confidently takes what should be tales for children and delivers them exactly how they should. No fluff. No retelling. Just straight-forward, imaginative filmmaking.
4. THE JUNGLE BOOK
Who would have thought that a remake of my favourite Disney animation could be so good? Made up mainly of CGI, this beautiful, carefully crafted telling of the adventures of Mowgli and his animal friends is both magical and marvelous. With perfect voice casting, this deserves to be the biggest film of the year so far.
Going into Room, I knew very little about the story. Yet 2 hours later I was pushed through the wringer, emotionally. Brie Larson deservedly walked away with the Oscar for Best Actress while Jacob Tremblay is still the most remarkable child actor I have seen. Shocking and heartbreaking.
Based on the true story of the Boston Herald's uncovering of abuse in the Catholic Church, this ensemble piece is magnificently underplayed and absolutely lacking in sensationalism, yet it is gripping, emotionally draining and unbelievably powerful and, again, very deserving of the Best Picture Oscar.
1. SON OF SAUL
A magnificent film that is one of the toughest watches ever. The story of a prisoner in Auschwitz and his desperate attempts to properly bury a boy he believes is his son is not only an emotional rollercoaster but brilliantly filmed as the camera never leaves Saul's face, leaving the audience to imagine the horrors around him. An important film that will stay with me for a long time. It demands to be seen.


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Optimal Team Practice (OTP) is a policy enacted by the AAPA in May 2017 and is a proposition for how the PA profession can move forward with the modernization and revolution of the healthcare system, making them more competitive in the healthcare marketplace.
Allow for collaboration decisions between PAs and physicians to be made at a case-by-case, practice-by-practice level. This removes the requirement that PAs can practice only if a supervisory agreement with a specific Physician is in place.
For more details, updates, resources, advocacy tool kits, and FAQ's regarding Optimal Team Practice visit AAPA.
What are the proposed benefits of OTP?
As healthcare continues to evolve, more physicians are employees of large hospital systems, rather than owners of their own practice. The current supervisory agreement statute is an unnecessary burden placed on employee physicians, and is one that is not required if working collaboratively with Nurse Practitioners.
Is AAPA proposing independent practice?
No, they are not. PAs are not seeking to practice independently. Optimal Team Practice is about updating the current laws and regulations, which are currently impeding PAs to practice to their fullest ability in a healthcare team.
This will not change how PAs and physicians practice together. PAs will continue to consult, collaborate with and refer patients to physicians. It eliminates physicians being responsible for PA-provided care and continues to allow for PAs and Physicians to work together.
This policy does not change the rules governing how PA's currently practice. This is determined on a state-by-state basis.
The AAPA is currently actively working to lay the groundwork for each state to adopt these proposed changes. They are advocating at a national level for changes to be adopted by Medicare, allowing for PAs to be reimbursed directly and to eliminate physician supervision language in the definition of PA services.


Patrick McDonnell, the Pennsylvania cabinet secretary who said last week that Hogan's remarks "undermined the tremendous strides Pennsylvania had made in improving water quality in the Susquehanna," conceded that his state lags in its commitment to reduce pollution going into the river.
But part of that has to do with finances, he said. Pennsylvania has no dedicated fund for Bay clean-up other than a $20 million "Growing Greener" campaign aimed at helping famers reduce polluted run-off. They're looking to the federal government for help.
"Frankly, with how far behind we are we can always use additional resources," he said. "And I think the governor has been pretty clear on wanting to see additional federal dollars coming to the Commonwealth."
Hogan's remarks during a Board of Public Works meeting came in response to the surge of trash and debris that poured down the river during last month's record storms.
McDonnell said he recognized Maryland had a problem, but that Pennsylvania had its own issues to deal with.
"On our end, we were, frankly, in flood response mode," he said. "We had a couple fatalities within the commonwealth, some very, very significant issues within the Tremont, Tower City area of Pennsylvania that was our primary focus in making sure that we were keeping people safe."
Hogan, who chaired the meeting at the Frederick Douglass-Isaac Myers Maritime Park in Fells Point, seemed at least somewhat mollified.
"Just the fact that we have open dialogues with our upstream neighbors and the other states is a positive step in the right direction," he said.
Will Baker, president of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, said the secretary's admission was "the most definitive comment by a senior official in Pennsylvania that they are very far behind, that they have got to catch up and they committed to doing it by 2025. Now, we need to hold their feet to the fire."
And if Pennsylvania fails, EPA should impose sanctions, he added.


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15 July '09: Growing concern over possible eviction of 'Arab a-Ramadin al-Janubi, a village isolated by the Separation Barrier
The Civil Administration is once again trying to evict the 300 residents of 'Arab a-Ramadin al-Janubi, a Palestinian village southeast of Qalqilya.
In 2002, the Separation Barrier was built west of the village, in order to de facto annex the nearby Alfe Menashe settlement to Israel. In June 2008, Civil Administration officers came to the village and suggested that the residents leave their houses and settle in a location on the other side of the Separation Barrier. The residents refused.
The village of 'Arab a-Ramadin al-Janubi. Photo: Ra'id Mukdi, B'Tselem, 23 June 2008/>
According to the residents, last Friday, 25 June, Civil Administration officers arrived there again, and informed them that the government of Israel intended to expel them, without mentioning the destination. The officers stressed that the residents would "never" receive Civil Administration approval for development of the village.
Map of the restrictions on movement in the area/>
Meanwhile, village residents have reported to B'Tselem that increasingly harsh restrictions are being placed on them. Until two weeks ago, residents crossed checkpoints and gates in the Barrier without delay, using the permits they had been given by the Civil Administration. Now, soldiers require them to stand in the line used by workers entering Israel or the Alfe Menashe settlement, causing them prolonged delay. High-school students, who study outside the village, are now also subjected to lengthy delays. Also, residents are now forbidden to return to the village with poultry and meat bought in Qalqiliya, as the soldiers claim that bringing meat into Israel is prohibited.
'Arab a-Ramadin al-Janubi was established in the 1950s by Palestinian refugees who had been forced, several years earlier, to leave their homes in al-'Ouja, in the Be'ersheva area. The refugees bought the land from residents of nearby Habla, and registered them under their names in the Land Registry. The villagers live in improvised structures made of tin and thick cloth, without an organized connection to electricity and with no access road or basic community services, such as health and education. Most of the residents used to gain a living from shepherding, but the Separation Barrier has blocked their access to the grazing areas.
At first, the residents tried to continue tending to their flocks by purchasing food as a substitute for grazing them. However, the high cost of fodder forced them to forego this solution. Residents estimate that some 80 percent of them have sold their flocks, losing their source of livelihood. A small number now work in temporary jobs in gardening and cleaning in the Alfe Menashe settlement, and the rest live off the proceeds from the sale of their livestock.
In 2007, the state undertook, before the Israeli High Court of Justice, to ensure the residents' reasonable living conditions. However, not only has Israel done nothing to meet its undertaking, it has even issued orders to demolish some buildings in the village, although the orders have not yet been realized.
A structure marked for demolition in 'Arab a-Ramadin al-Janubi. Photo: Ra'id Mukdi, B'Tselem, 11 July 2008/>
Building the Separation Barrier within the West Bank severely affected the residents of the village. Israel, as the occupying power, must ensure that the residents can continue to lead their lives as they used to, including reaching their grazing land and moving freely within the West Bank. Relocating them is not a legitimate solution, and forced transfer of residents of occupied territory is absolutely forbidden, constituting a grave breach of international law.
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Sprint has partnered with Cisco's BroadSoft to reveal a brand new integrated unified communications (UC) solution aimed at solving a broad range of challenges businesses increasingly face - Sprint Smart UC. Billed as an affordable software-as-a-service solution, the technology has some parity with other cloud-based communications and work platforms, such as Google's G Suite. The goal is to provide a platform that increases productivity and mobility of the workforce while simplifying "remote work," reducing costs, and streamlining business processes through a centralized communication and file-sharing medium. That's accomplished via a communications platform that is uniform across all levels of a given enterprise, which also incorporates real-time group interactions with built-in software for file creation and sharing. As Sprint describes its Sprint Smart US, it's really a "work anywhere" solution.
The carrier has not, as of this writing, provided any details about costs or a specific list of which third-party software and collaborative solutions will be included with the service. However, it has provided a general overview of how it plans to address the challenges the solution is meant to target, as well as the business advantages of its platform. The suite will include instant messaging, HD audio and video calling, conferencing, both desktop and file sharing, and access to real-time collaboration via those and a suite of cloud apps built into a central user interface. That should provide allow for sufficient means of collaboration on business projects or goals while staying mobile, in a way that is flexible, secure, and quick to implement. Moreover, the company says its solution scales in either direction rather easily and that software associated with the platform will be updated regularly. None of that will require new hardware since the solution will be available on end users' own devices and will be easily integrated with existing business apps.
Meanwhile, that will be underpinned by BroadSoft's own solutions. That company's own announcement about the partnership claims that Google's applications, Microsoft's Office 365, and Salesforce will be included in the applications available with Sprint's Smart UC platform. Obviously, if the solution is meant to compete with those provided by Google and others, Sprint is going to have a way to go to catch up. Bearing that in mind, depending on the pricing and how well the companies can deliver on their promises, Sprint Smart UC could nonetheless prove to be a viable competitor in the space moving forward.


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Unpacking Game Review: A Life Told in Boxes
Unpacking takes you on a journey of the player's life as told by the eight homes they've lived in throughout their life. Although the game doesn't have dialogue and characters that dive into the lore, the puzzles and the player's possessions will tell the touching story for you—just pay close attention to the details.
In a time where high-stakes first-person shooters and battle royales are dominating the gaming space, it's always nice to find a relaxing game where you don't have to think much. Then there's Unpacking, a game that successfully made moving fun and cute.
Moving boxes (and hearts)
Made by Australian-based indie studio Witch Beam Games, Unpacking is a zen puzzle game where you literally have to unpack boxes and organize items into a new home. The trailer alone shows just how much thought was put into each item and how they'll all fit in the space you're given. Think Tetris, but with plushies, books, and other knick-knacks.
Unpacking takes you on a journey of the player's life as told by the eight homes they've lived in throughout their life. Although the game doesn't have dialogue and characters that dive into the lore, the puzzles and the player's possessions will tell the touching story for you—just pay close attention to the details.
The indie game just came out this month, but it already received nominations and accolades, including GOTY and Accessibility Awards at the Australian Game Developer Awards 2021 and PAX Online Indie Showcase Winner at PAX Online 2020, among many others. It's a clear shoo-in for game of the year.
Visuals – 5
Right off the bat, Unpacking's charm comes from its pixel-art graphics. It reinforces the nostalgic vibe, giving you a sense of hominess as you remove possessions from the boxes.
As you play the game, it's easy to notice how well-made the items look. The furniture and appliances are simple yet familiar, the gadgets upgrade every level, and the stuffed toys look soft to the touch. But the real stars are the thoughtful details as you go through various years in the player's life. For example, the player upgraded their bulky Microsoft monitor in 2004 to a flat-screen one in 2007. One of the items they kept was a colorful mousepad, which actually shows signs of wear.
Plus, the developers really took the time to design smaller items, like the covers of DVDs and Wii CDs, and the growing number of fridge magnets. Just be ready to zoom in a lot when you can't figure out what they are at first.
The animation is also smooth when you're opening closets and drawers, as well as stacking folded clothes. Switching from room to room can make you feel dizzy, especially in the later levels, but it doesn't affect the overall gameplay much.
Mechanics – 4.5
Unpacking is a pretty straightforward puzzle. There's no lengthy tutorial—in fact, you can just watch any of the GIFs on social media to understand how to play it. It starts with the player's childhood room Ultimately, the challenge is figuring out where you'd logically place each item. The game even takes it a step further by putting unrelated items in certain rooms. (Ex. One of the boxes in the bedroom contains a pot from the kitchen)
Admittedly, this relaxing game can also get annoyingly tedious. There will be times where you'll run out of space for stuff because of the sheer number of them. This problem usually happens with books and DVDs, which you have to place on shelves along with other decor. It also tests the neat freak in you, especially when the game prompts you that an item is in the wrong spot and you have to begrudgingly squeeze them on an already crowded surface.
That being said, each level has almost the same items, so it should be easier to figure out how they fit in certain areas as you go through more rooms. If anything, the game succeeded in reminding us that there's nothing glamorous about moving and unpacking boxes. Realism.
Replay Value – 4
As mentioned, Unpacking only has eight levels and it can be finished in one sitting if you're dedicated enough. However, it's still worth creating a fresh save file for when you want to unwind. Who knows? Maybe you can also find better ways to organize and redecorate rooms with each playthrough.
Sound – 5
Please allow this writer to fangirl over Unpacking's sound and music because Witch Beam Games really popped off with this one.
The soundtrack, from the menu to the gameplay, is both soothing and, again, nostalgic. There's also a touching end-credit song titled "Unpacking a Life" that basically sums up the whole game and the player's life story. We all have BAFTA-winning composer Jeff van Dyck to thank for this gem.
If you think that's impressive, the studio also used 14,000 (!!!) audio files to replicate ordinary sounds. These include the sound of pens when you shake a pen holder, a plate when you place it atop a cupboard, and basically how certain items would sound if you place them on different surfaces like a wooden table or a bed. Just watch the clip below to see.
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— Francesco Del Pia (@frandelpia) November 4, 2021
Heart – 5
Unpacking is an example of great storytelling without divulging too much. The most you'll get is through the text written in the photo album, like moving into their college dorm, a partner's home, and going back to their childhood home.
Their possessions also give subtle hints to what's going on in the player's life. Personally, I got affected by one level where they had to keep a photo in a drawer/cabinet instead of sticking it on a corkboard. Elements like this give you the freedom to piece the story together. Plus, it lets you experience the gratification of moving into a new home from your computer screen.
That's the magic of Unpacking: Coming home and transforming a space into your own, whether it's shared with someone or not.
Overall – 4.7 out of 5
The TGJ Game Review metric is divided into 5 categories, with each one having an individual score. The average of all these scores will determine the overall rating of the game. The criteria are as follows:
Visuals: This measures the game's artistic, graphical, and visual design.
Mechanics: This measures the controls and other gameplay functions that can be performed.
Replay Value: This measures the fun factor of the game after multiple playthroughs.
Sound: This measures the game's music, voice acting, and sound effects.
Heart: Each game has something that makes it feel like a special experience. This category measures what makes the game a great experience. These factors can include stories, community, and much more.
Jackie Arias (@bouvierx) is a writer who drinks copious amounts of coffee. Formerly a content creator for a lifestyle and feminist website, she is currently a PR person and occasional wrestling news and op-ed writer for Smark Henry. Her free days consist of video games, Netflix, and cat mom duties.
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What makes for a good match? In a marriage I believe you need friendship, respect and good communication. But I also think personally, another key feature of a successful partnership is having a husband whose strengths help mitigate my weaknesses, compliment my personality and bring out the best in me. And today's recipe is indeed like the perfect partnership – here you have two star ingredients that were destined to be together. On the one side you've got the deep, rich, bitter creaminess of dark chocolate and on the other you'll find tangy, juicy, sweet and fresh strawberries…YUM!
Do you know what else I love about this recipe? It's a great way to spend quality time with your child, bond and share your love of healthy food. So, for the photo shoot I got my son into the kitchen – he was a super assistant by the way, pinching the strawberries with the skewers and, much to his delight, getting involved in dipping the fruits (and his fingers) in warm, dark chocolate. After taste testing a number of chocolate covered strawberries, we went into the garden to pick some flowers and then arranged them together with the strawberries like a fun little flower bouquet. My son was proud of his work and I was proud of him!
Just be as creative as you want to be.
Heat some water in a pot. Break the chocolate into smallish pieces and place in a heat-proof bowl over the hot water filled pot, allowing the chocolate to slowly melt. Please make sure the water doesn't touch the bowl containing the chocolate. Once melted add the lucuma and briefly stir.
As the chocolate melts, wash the strawberries and pinch them with a skewer each. Then carefully remove the bowl with the melted chocolate and dip the strawberries into the chocolate, then decorate as you wish. Eat hot or, if you are patient enough, allow them to cool before tucking in. Enjoy!
Tip 1: These strawberries make a lovely lunch box treat.
Tip 2: If you have some melted chocolate left over, please don't throw it away. Just pop it into a little ramekin and place in the fridge; you can re-heat it and pour it over a waffle or ice cream!


My attempt, and what happened after, & some advice too.
Well, many of you may have already noticed, i havent been on here for almost 3 weeks.
On the 28th Augest, i overdosed in the early hours of the morning, the episode lasted around 4 hours, it was not an attempt to take my life, it was an attempt to hurt myself internally, and die from the effects, which i almost did.
In the morning, i thought id fall asleep and never wake up, but unfortunetly, i did wake up, in bad pain, and i was shaking. I went downstairs, looked at my mum, she asked why i was shaking, and if im ok, i told her i overdosed, i gave her the leftover tablets, and she asked me to get dressed, and she would take me to hospital.
When we arrived at hospital, they took my temperature, blood pressure & pulse, like they usually do. The tablets were already in process of destroying me, my temperature was high, blood pressure was high, and pulse was over 100. So i got hooked up to machines, and they took blood tests to see if it caused any damage.
Whilst they were doing that, i went tacicardic and i was so scared because i almost did die. My pulse was still high, but i was breathing ok again. They told me it was probably the tablets.
Later on in the night, they said the blood tests appeared to be fine, but they wanted to keep me in overnight because of that incident and to see if i was functioning ok as they couldnt find an artrie for the blood test to check my kidneys were ok.
During the night, i was crying, and got up alot, and thought to myself, 'I'm going to be put into hospital, i just know it'.
In the morning, they had a meeting, with all these professionals, and a security guard was there, i knew that ment i was going to be sectioned into a physc ward, as previously no security guard was needed.
They asked me to go out after half an hour of the meeting, and discussed what would happen. I returned to the meeting, and thats when they told me i was going to be in hospital for 28 days. I was under section 2 of the mental health act. Meaning, id go into a adolescent pshyciatric unit and be assessed, stay there for 28 days, and on the 27-28th day, id be told what will happen, if ill stay, or if ill go.
Its been 2 weeks and a half since ive been in hospital and there is a meeting on the 25th to decide whether i stay for a few more weeks, or go home.
This is whats happened to me, and why i havent been on.
I wont be on here anymore, well, not very much.
Suicide is taking the easy way out, serious consequences can occur if fail happens, if succeed, your family and friends and anyone who ever knew you will be effected badly.
Hang in there everyone who is suicidal and depressed.
I was and still am suicidal, but im not as suicidal, i dont think death everyday or suicide everyday, i think that only every other day, or i have mood swings which effects my thoughts.
I hope everyone stays alive and keeps there dreams on the line.
Dreams are not wanting to die, dreams are not seeing yourself suiciding, dreams are the future, ie; Careers, family life, motherhood, college and fulfilling your dreams.
Nightmares is wanting to die, and seeing yourself suiciding/dying.
Please hang in there everyone.
i was wondering where you had gone, and was hoping that everything was ok. i am glad that you are getting better now, and i hope that the attempt hasnt caused any perminant damage. :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug: i wish you the best luck in the world.
i have missed you... thought you were upset with me... hope things r better for you and continue to get better for you ... hugs..


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Share this Story: Devon resident donating 300th bike for Bicycles for Humanity
Devon resident donating 300th bike for Bicycles for Humanity
A local Devon resident has reached a milestone in his support of a local initiative.
Aug 21, 2020 • November 27, 2020 • 1 minute read • Join the conversation
A local Devon resident has reached a milestone this summer in his support of a local initiative.
Terry Jacobs has been collecting used and discarded bicycles over the last several years to donate to Bicycles for Humanity, a global grassroots movement, started in Canada, to bring the power of mobility to developing countries. The Edmonton Chapter, started in 2015, has sent hundreds of bicycles to African countries from the capital region over the last few years.
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Jacobs has been collecting bikes from Devon and the surrounding area in order to fix them up and donate them. This summer, Jacobs reached his 300th bicycle donated.
"Used bicycles from Canada, they won't keep them here but they just love them over there," he said. "I'd like to have more contact with the people [who receive the bikes] but I feel like we're doing our little bit for the misery in the world."
Jacobs said many Devon residents are bringing their old bikes to his home to show their support for his mission. He added he is very thankful for all those in the community who have donated or helped to support him, including the Devon recycling centre, which has been setting aside any bikes they receive and passing them to Jacobs to refurbish.
"Some of them have contributed some truly phenomenal bikes; just pump up the tires and there we go," Jacobs said. He has even posted a sign outside his yard to let the community know where to drop off bikes.
Through Bicycles for Humanity, the bikes will be delivered overseas to developing countries, where a mode of transportation like a bicycle can make a huge difference in everyday life.
Next month, a shipment of bicycles from the Edmonton chapter will be sent overseas to Bicycles for Humanity in Zanzibar.
Individual bikes or spare bike parts can be delivered to Jacobs for collection at 9 Banff Court E.


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FROM DECISION TO DESTINY – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (AUGUST 15, 2022)
Home » Basil Springer Column » Weekly Column » FROM DECISION TO DESTINY – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (AUGUST 15, 2022)
"Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old, they will not turn from it." – Proverbs 22:6
My son Bevan recently wrote a piece in his new series "FROM THE HEART", where he reflected: "Despite my daily telephonic communication with my father, Basil, on every manner of topic, it is always inspiring to hang with Dad in-person, especially after a couple years of lockdowns."
This is very gratifying as a parent. I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to hang with Bevan and his family in person three times in the last six months. May I reciprocate by observing that even though the frequent virtual communication with him and his talented Marketplace Excellence team contributes to stimulating my mental alertness and presents the opportunity to manage the technology gap, there is no substitute for in-person dialogue.
My three children left home immediately after secondary school in search of higher education in their chosen field. Bevan, the youngest and the one with entrepreneurial flair, went to North America at 16, returned to Barbados for a brief stint after graduating, and now more than three decades later he is irreversibly and successfully entrenched in a global cross-cultural environment.
Bevan was awarded a two-year scholarship to pursue the International Baccalaureate at the prestigious Lester B. Pearson College of the Pacific on Vancouver Island in Canada, a part of the United World Colleges network.
He immediately reveled in the diverse international student cultural environment and remains active with the college as a member of its engagement and diversity committees.
Guided by a passion for communications, he made it clear that with the grace of God, he would attempt to chart his own destiny, and shortly after receiving a diploma in public relations from the University of the West Indies, he ventured to the United States to pursue his communications passion, where he was groomed by the likes of sustainable development expert Lelei LeLaulu at the United Nations, with whom he traveled the world over – from Copenhagen to Fiji.
He gives credit to the guidance from his mentors, which include his parents and his great-aunt Iris with whom he lived in New Jersey for many years, and who was herself a United Nations veteran.
His business experience spans his nonprofit organization, Caribbean Media Exchange (CMEx), which started some 21 years ago under the Counterpart International banner, where he served as Director of Communications for many years. I have been blessed to witness CMEx contribute to the exposure and benefit of scores of young Caribbean journalists as they mingled with more experienced journalists and tourism officials.
This was coupled by hosting many a radio show on 1190 AM WLIB New York, where he first became acquainted with global public and private sector leaders and influencers.
In 2008, Bevan launched MPE, a public relations, marketing and media firm, which has benefitted from the sound foundation based on his vision, confidence, leadership style, good relationships, contacts, reputation, "content" sharing approach, core team and family support.
After more than a decade of stellar service to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, MPE is now being reimagined to become a greater leadership force in the Caribbean tourism space.
Bevan's entrepreneurial flair has been manifested in terms of a comprehensive mix of communications services offered by MPE, his policy to invest company dividends into his team, to use his communications knowledge and skills to give ongoing life to his businesses, to insist on expansion of service delivery opportunities, while containing costs and increasing productivity.
In particular, he has garnered, nurtured and motivated a global team of committed resource persons.
His recent focus on regularly sharing original, thought-provoking "content" is already attracting global interest. The content is shared through The MPE Caribbean Report; Caribbean Report Media Monitoring, MPE Caribbean Tourism Authority; "FROM THE HEART" and "Noted" columns; Quotable Caribbean; and my own column, which recently became an MPE product.
My son's vision is one of committing to that which we confess and embracing life one day at a time. A decision made today becomes our destiny tomorrow. Focus on today first; when tomorrow becomes today, repeat.
(Dr. Basil Springer GCM is a Change-Engine Consultant. His email address is basilgf@marketplaceexcellence.com. His columns may be found at www.nothingbeatsbusiness.com).
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There are a few Team Ayu magazines that I am looking to collect but it seems really hard to find information about what each volume contains or pictures/scans of what is inside. Is there anywhere I can go to find scans or just information about what topics are covered in a particular volume? Either a website or perhaps somewhere on here? I tried searching on here but didn't find what I am looking for.
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Wow. I wonder why I did not come across that thread while searching. Such a fail.


Looking for a buffer, I need to add one if the price is right.
Hey Doug, I'm right in the middle of Texas.
I wish you lived closer 9I'm in Indiana). I have a lightly used Balnor 1600 rpm that I would really make you a deal on, but the shipping would be high to send it to you in TX. I would even throw in a bunch of rounge and several buffer wheels. Good luck on your search!
Send me a PM, I might be interested also.


Improve your yoga teaching and get CPD points – this is a must-do course for anyone teaching yoga! Presented by Bianca Machliss.
Whatever style of yoga you teach, being able to provide your students with accurate and perceptive adjustments is vital. When you're able to make adjustments with ease and confidence, your students enjoy greater benefits from their yoga practice. If you'd like to continue to develop yours skills as a yoga teacher, then this new workshop is for you.
Bianca has over 25 years worth of teaching experience, has been training teachers since 1999, and is also a qualified physiotherapist – alignment and adjustment are one of her passions. This course is part of the Yoga Synergy Teacher Training, but may also be attended by anyone who holds a 200h Teacher Training certificate.
Students wishing to join this workshop but do only part, must do at least Weekend A. For safety purposes we cannot have people joining in Weekend B without having done Weekend A as a pre-requisite, no matter the level of experience.
Foundation for adjusting floor poses – forward bends, Janu Sirsasana, Swastikasana, Baddha konasana.
Attendance at Weekend A is a pre-requisite for attendance at Weekend B.
Bianca is the co-founder and owner of Yoga Synergy and has over 27 years experience teaching yoga, managing a studio and creating a community. Bianca and Simon's shared passion for yoga has led to the creation of Yoga Synergy daily yoga classes, workshops, teacher training courses and international events.