QUALIFICATION OFFICIAL – RACE ACROSS AMERICA.
Early this week it became official & the next chapters title was written, the invite from Race Across America organisers was warmly recieved by Jason Black & the Voodoo performance team after making the qualification in Italy in April.
"We are over the moon to realise a dream & a goal that we've been chasing and working so hard towards for so long" it's just unbelievable to get credited with a solo entry, we're delighted.
Race Across Italy is a World Ultra cycling Cup's Race and a qualifying race to enter solo the world toughest endurance race the very famous Race Across America. Crossing three regions, Coast 2 Coast touching both the Triennia and the Adriatic sea, and after 825km and 35.000ft of climbing over the Abruzzi mountains and finally back to finish line at Silvi.
Earlier this year Jason Black & the Voodoo performance global endurance team had an incredible performance qualifing in 33hrs non stop for "RAAM" 5000km ultra endurance Race across America "West to East coast 2 coast".
The teams objective in Italy was to qualify, we really had to forget about racing the race which was difficult and focus solely on finishing within the cut of time of 42hrs. The pervious year 2016 we failed due to very difficult weather conditions, leading to a breakdown in jasons health leading to hyperthermia resulted in a DNF, this time around at RAI we had a date with destiny.
Starting out knowing what lay ahead was both daunting and exhilarating for the team, preparation had gone well in the lead up to the race. The small compact and now highly experienced team, were finely tuned & honed over the winter months in navigation, nutrition, clothing, weather combined with super long miles, physically & mentally both Jason and the team were ready.
The team were able to ride hard ,consistent & strong and more importantly non stop, without getting off for the complete 33hr race. Night and day back to back the team pushed on and at one stage were 2nd overall in general classification, however the agenda was to finish and qualify for RAAM a priority for Jason, so we backed off stuck our pre agreed race strategy. As the race went on we were getting stronger, growing in confidence and the learning from the pervious years misfortunes has prepared them well for this monumental result.
"On interview Jason, stated the strength in the team was the difference, we have grown so much and the new protocols we introduced worked and we now understand the principles of Ultra Endurance Racing and what it takes to race at this world cup standard, its without doubt, the team are the key and not just the team on the road the supporting team of bike mechanics & dietations , strength & conditioning coach without there huge input it just wouldn't be possible.My job is simple, i just have to ride my bike, they have to get me there." lol.
The Voodoo Performance Team are very aware that to compete on this world stage as ambassadors in the sport & carrying the Irish flag proudly requires serious commitment, determination, vision and self belief, We as a team are fast becoming serious podium contenders yes we have a lot more work to do, we have a plan to get there and one day challange for that world championship endurance title. We are now deep in preparations for the next Race "details to be released shortly" where the plan is to move to the next level & race non stop for 80hrs over 1600km in preparation for RAAM 2018.
The team would like to Thank our beloved sponsors and supporters, your dedication commitment vision & warm words of encouragement helping collectively, positively & making a real difference.
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Justia Dockets & Filings Eighth Circuit Arkansas Eastern District Thomas v. United Methodist Children's Home Inc et al Filing 61
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ORDER granting 60 joint motion for approval of settlement agreement and dismissing with prejudice this matter. The release set forth in the Settlement Agreement shall apply to the named 16 Alternate Teaching Parents and the five Specialized Teachi ng Parents in this matter. The Court retains complete jurisdiction for 30 days to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement, as necessary, and to vacate this Order and to reopen the action if it is satisfactorily shown that settlement has not been completed and further litigation is necessary. Signed by Judge Kristine G. Baker on 01/12/2017. (rhm)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION DENEENA THOMAS, Individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated v. PLAINTIFF Case No. 4:14-cv-00562 KGB UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOME, INC. and METHODIST FAMILY HEALTH, INC. DEFENDANTS ORDER Plaintiff Deneena Thomas filed this matter on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated, asserting claims under 29 U.S.C. § 216(b) of the Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA") and the Arkansas Minimum Wage Act ("AMWA"), Ark. Code Ann. § 11-4-201, et seq. Currently before the Court is the joint motion for approval of settlement agreement (Dkt. No. 60). The parties indicate that they reached a settlement agreement in this case in a settlement conference with United States Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney. The parties now request that the Court approve the settlement. The parties have attached the Stipulated Compromise, Settlement and Release Agreement ("Settlement Agreement") to their joint motion, and the Court has reviewed the terms of the parties' Settlement Agreement (Dkt. No. 60, Ex. 1). Settlement agreements resolving FLSA claims typically are subject to court approval. See Dillworth v. Case Farms Processing, Inc., No. 5:08-cv-1694, 2010 WL 776933, at *2 (N.D. Ohio Mar. 8, 2010) (citing 19 U.S.C. § 216(b)). Before approving a settlement, a court ensures that the parties are not negotiating around the FLSA's requirements and that the settlement represents a fair and reasonable resolution of a bona fide dispute. See id. at *5; Int'l Union, United Auto., Aerospace, & Agric. Implement Workers of Am. v. Gen. Motors Corp., 497 F.3d 615, 631 (6th Cir. 2007). The Eighth Circuit has not directly addressed the factors to be considered in deciding motions for approval of FLSA settlements. Other district courts have scrutinized such settlements for fairness in two steps. First, the court should consider whether the compromise is fair and reasonable to the employee (factors 'internal' to the compromise). If the compromise is reasonable to the employee, the court should inquire whether the compromise otherwise impermissibly frustrates implementation of the FLSA (factors 'external' to the compromise). The court should approve the compromise only if the compromise is reasonable to the employee and furthers implementation of the FLSA in the workplace. Dees v. Hydradry, Inc., 706 F. Supp. 2d 1227, 1241 (M.D. Fla. 2010). The Court conditionally certified a collective action class of employees with the title Alternate Teaching Parent (Dkt. No. 15). The motion for approval of settlement represents that 16 Alternate Teaching Parents and five people with the title "Specialized Teaching Parent" filed written consents to join this lawsuit, agreed to representation by Ms. Thomas and her counsel, and agreed to be bound by the settlement or adjudication of this litigation (Dkt. No. 60, ¶ 6). The motion also states that, in addition to the 16 Alternate Teaching Parents, the parties' agreement settles the claims of the five people with the title Specialized Teaching Parent. The motion indicates that the parties disagree as to whether those five Specialized Teaching Parents are included in the class certified by the Court, and the parties request that the Court modify the class definition for settlement purposes only and as necessary to encompass Specialized Teaching Parents in the settlement. The Court grants the parties' request. The Court hereby modifies for settlement purposes only the class definition previously announced by the Court to include the five Specialized Teaching Parents who filed consents to join this lawsuit and whose claims have been resolved in the Settlement Agreement. Based upon the Court's review of information in the pleadings filed and language in the Settlement Agreement, the Court determines that plaintiffs' recovery is reasonable and furthers 2 the implementation of the FLSA in the workplace. The Court approves the Settlement Agreement. The Court therefore grants the joint motion for approval of settlement agreement (Dkt. No. 60). The Court dismisses with prejudice this matter. The release set forth in the Settlement Agreement shall apply to the named 16 Alternate Teaching Parents and the five Specialized Teaching Parents in this matter. The Court retains complete jurisdiction for 30 days to enforce the terms of the Settlement Agreement, as necessary, and to vacate this Order and to reopen the action if it is satisfactorily shown that settlement has not been completed and further litigation is necessary. So ordered this the 12th day of January, 2017. ____________________________________ Kristine G. Baker United States District Judge 3

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The current owner wanted to develop land and create a world-class equestrian facility. He started off by building a huge 300ft x 200ft covered arena in 2010, that could incorporate a warm-up and jumping or dressage section. He wanted the best quality footing so he could attract the best riders. He also wanted footing that was easy to maintain, and didn't want to install a watering system. Pinnacle fitted the bill. Jumping shows are regularly held in this arena, known as Jumping Under The Stars, a monthly event in Aiken. Stableview also wants to attract high level borders, be they private, or international riders/teams. Their goal was achieved in Spring 2015 when the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team held a series of training sessions on the Pinnacle arena at Stableview.
Due to an increasing number of borders, further development at Stableview was undertaken in 2014 with a new outdoor arena being installed. Attwood's sand blend product based on Eurotex (German Geo-Textile) additive was installed because it allows flexibility for high level jumping, and training & flt-work. This surface is also extremely economical. The arena was built with an extensive drainage system because the Aiken area in South Carolina can experience short periods of very heavy rain, and downtime needs to be minimised. Our expertise allows us to combine good water holding ability, good drainage, and flexibility of firmness; a winning combination.
Installed at Corwin Ranch near Phoenix Arizona, our TerraNova polymer-coated dust-free footing has to withstand some quite inhospitable conditions. Whilst the arena at Corwin Ranch is covered, the temperature in the shade is routinely 105°F, and can reach 115°F. This is a challenge for dust-free footings, and most wax-based surfaces simply can't handle the heat ! The wax melts and the surface rides very deep. TerraNova is coated in Attwood's proprietary polymer so does not melt and can be formulated to give the perfect riding characteristics under these conditions.
We installed the surface in June 2015, and it was immediately approved by two of the residents of Corwin Ranch, Tumbleweed and Sage!
This highly acclaimed show in the San Fransisco area is held every year on the polo field at the prestigious Menlo Circus Club. This presents a unique challenge as the competition arena has to be temporary, being returned to the polo field after the event. Attwood has been installing the temporary arena for a number of years, and our solution has been a huge success.
Firstly interlocking rubber mats are laid on the grass – if footing is placed directly on the grass surface there is poor cohesion at the interface and the footing can slide on the grass. Several years ago the club purchased Attwood's Eurotex footing which is stored off-site during the year and is brought to the field and laid on top of the mats. After a check of the moisture content and adjustment if necessary, the surface is graded to Attwood's tight tolerance, and the show can begin!
Interestingly, recovery of the underlying grass after two weeks under the arena is rapid, and is ready for polo soon after.
Following another successful show in 2014, Manager Liz Crowell was moved to write to the Attwood team to congratulate them, saying, "Thank you for all your hard, brilliant work. We had the best footing we've had in 40+ years."
Will is a young up and coming three day eventer. He recognised that his farm lacks a gallop to give his horses the stamina required for the discipline. This is an amenity that is commonly missing at facilities throughout the U.S.A. Stamina is important for the cross-country section, where the last 3 or 4 fences are particularly demanding.
We spent a lot of time with the customer planning the positioning of the gallop so it has a constant uphill gradient, in order that the horses are worked consistently throughout the distance. There was a further aim to minimise the amount of earth moving, so reducing expense, but also reducing the impact on the environment. The 12 feet wide 1 ¼ mile gallop was installed with a stonedust base, incorporating drainage because heavy rain can be a feature of this area. Pinnacle footing was chosen because it is a forgiving surface, but is also stable underfoot, has low maintenance, requires no watering so is ready to go 24/7. A rail to keep horses on track completes the installation.
Will is happy to allow others to use the track because he is keen to support U.S. three day eventing. Trainers will bring horses from 3 hours away because it is such a good facility.
This is a regulation 20m x 60m arena . Silva, who is a Dressage rider wanted Pinnacle because it offers exceptional cushioning - this was considered important by Silva since in dressage there is a great deal of repetitive movement so a possibility of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
Boyd wanted maximum control over tightness of the footing, achievable through moisture content and dragging – our Eurotex footing offers this flxibility. He prepares the surface tighter when top level riders are jumping, and looser for other kinds of work. Boyd chose Eurotex over GGT as the additive as it has slightly more cushioning. The arena was fitted with a good deal of drainage to keep it rideable, but Boyd has access to water so this is not disadvantageous during dryer spells of weather.
Elizabeth had sand blend surface in her indoor arena but the constant watering was destroying the building through mold. She therefore moved to a wateringfree situation and installed a wax-coated footing. The quality of this footing was poor and, after unsuccessfully trying to get the installer to improve the footing , only a couple of years later Elizabeth decided to remove it. She evaluated samples from a number of companies and was so impressed with Attwood's TerraNova that she felt she had to have the footing. This was TerraNova's debut in August 2013, and we were grateful that this customer has an 'early adopter' mentality which enabled her to be the fist in the world to have a TerraNova surface! The arena is used predominantly for Dressage, but there has been jumping on the surface and Elizabeth is delighted with the utility of the surface.
Elizabeth Guirasco was so impressed with our service andTerraNova product for her indoor arena in Virginia, she asked Attwood to re-surface her Florida outdoor arena, with Pinnacle footing. At Yellow Bird the well respected high level trainer, J-J Tate demanded a high level surface. They'd had problems with two previous surfaces supplied by competitors, primarily because of a lack of drainage during the rainy winter months, and the arena was often out of action for days on end. We installed our drainage system and paired this with Pinnacle dust-free footing. J-J and Elizabeth are delighted with the low maintenance aspect of Pinnacle – watering in the summer months in Florida can be onerous and this has been completely eliminated. So too has the previous high frequency of dragging.
Top dressage rider and trainer at Liberty Farm, Wanja Gerlach had suffered with a sand blend arena that required signifiant maintenance through watering and dragging, had seen a number of Attwood's new low maintenance TerraNova arenas and decided to replace footing. He fully appreciated the advanced technology of TerraNova, and with Attwood being a local supplier felt the project was a 'no-brainer'.
Camille was a very early customer for Attwood. In 1993, a previous incarnation of Pinnacle, a dust-free product known as Equation was installed by us in her indoor arena. Fourteen years later, the customer felt it was time to replace her surface. Although installing a dust-free footing is an expensive undertaking, when the numbers were run, the customer could see that the fist footing had been a very economical solution. Add to this the previous Equation product had been improved over the years so the customer didn't hesitate to ask us to install Pinnacle in 2007. However clinching the deal wasn't completely plain sailing – Camille had seen a 'rival' footing at a neighbouring barn which she thought was amazing and was torn between this and Pinnacle. After some investigative work it turned out that the 'rival' was in fact our own Pinnacle!
Because of the quality of Pinnacle footing Camille additionally installed Pinnacle in her outdoor arena, replacing the existing plain sand, and also her round pen. All three are performing well eight years later.
As a footnote, the original Equation footing that was removed from the indoor arena in 2007, was rejuvenated by us and installed at another facility in California, and although not 1st quality, is still going strong 25 years into its life!


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Contrary to all public perception, rural India does have its own charms. It is absolutely ridiculous to assume that only city life has all the advantages. Rural life has its own charms and it's advantages too. Some of such advantages are discussed in detail in this article.
Much of what we see in reality can be taken as truth. This is the first-hand experience. Though generalization is not that easy, there is every possibility that such is the state of affairs, in other parts of the country too.
This author lives at the moment, for most of his life, in a small town called Sholinghur, in the Vellore District of Tamil Nadu. It is a perfect small town. In fact, a big outgrown village. But it is also the nerve center of a big number of at least sixty villages within a radius of just ten kilometers on all the four sides. Some advantages of living in this sort of environment can be discussed with respect to a) Unsophisticated people and their simple ways b) Increasing urbanization and media exposure c) Deep affinity to one's roots d) Much cheaper cost of living e) Better preservation of culture and spiritual values.
One has to see and experience life in such environs to feel the difference. As a rule, rural or semi-urban people are very practical and are almost totally devoid of the giant-sized egos we get to see in the urban and metro souls. Life is very easy. For example, though every household has more than one two-wheeler, the number of cars is very less for a small town of 1.5 lakh people. The traffic is huge on Sholinghur roads with the latest motorcycles being present everywhere. This is because people like to go out and physically buy their commodities. One also has to take into account the twenty thousand two-wheelers from the surrounding villages. The roads are ok. Within a 1.5 kilometer radius of the town, there are four petrol bunks doing huge business.
The reference to traffic is deliberate. People like to relate to each other and the business community is very united. Each and every shop keeper knows the others in the same business. Unlike Chennai, which is just 150 minutes away by car, the people out here give discounts for every single item of purchase. The people are the most trustworthy. The bank managers out here are amazed by the presence of at least ten different chit funds. These chit funds offer immediate credit, unlike banks. The entire savings with returns of around 12 percent is totally tax-free. Jewel loans are taken from the banks for immediate needs. Such loans are also given by the local cooperative banks.
There is excellent growth in many businesses. For example, the number of shops selling cell phones and spare parts and offering services to repair them is now over forty. There are sixty share autos to nearby villages.
People are generally very honest, trustworthy and reliable. The question of cheating others never arises. People are very simple by nature. They dress quite well. They relate to each other very well. If there is a marriage, the number of guests would exceed two thousand for the first day's dinner!! As a rule, everyone is invited. The local cooks take over. The cost of a single meal is still less than Rs125. In Chennai, most contractors charge Rs600 per meal. Low costs allow the luxury of the huge crowds to be invited. The relationships, the caring and sharing are simply superb. There is honesty in the air. Artificial relationships are zero.
The elders are a bit worried about the media exposure. Smaller supermarkets where one can feel the product and shop are coming up everywhere. Even in villages with a small population of just around eighty thousand. Love affairs between communities are still not encouraged. But they do happen. The lovers elope and bring shame to the parents. At least this is what is still believed. This practice is still rare. However, the same movies and the TV serials are just about beginning to have a big impact.
This is a little worrying. However, counseling by broad-minded elders has sometimes united the families even after three years.
Yet, the increasing urbanization in terms of so many beauty parlors is a fact of life. In Chennai, it is common to see backless blouses. But even in smaller villages, one can see such fashions among college going girls. The parents do not like this one bit. However, the advantages of increasing urbanization bring its own advantages. Branded hotels like the Adayar Amanda Bhavan have a branch on the Chennai to Bangalore Highway.
This makes it easy for the comparatively rich, including this author, to drive down just 30 kilometers to enjoy a good dinner in an air-conditioned environment. Every branded item is there in Sholinghur within 7 days.
It is not that is happening only in Tamil Nadu. Just across the border, in the neighboring town of Chittoor, one does find the bigger supermarkets and the rural folk rushing to the town to enjoy everything. The experiences are similar. However, if one has the money, it is like having the best of both worlds. At much lesser costs. And with almost nil pollution. Yes, increasing urbanization has its own advantages.
This is a big plus. One has to see this to believe it. There are children settled in the USA and parts of Europe. Yet, for an important marriage, they would come down to the village and start working ten days in advance. The presence of at least thirty relatives doing every single job that needs to be done for the marriage is re-assuring. The A to Z weddings of the urban Centers is still not common. People take it as an insult if such a suggestion is even made. The community cooking is mostly done with traditional firewood. Six to seven highly dedicated women do all the cooking even for twenty-five people. For fifteen days prior to the marriage. The same women also literally control the entire inventory of raw materials used to prepare food for a huge number of guests on the marriage day. The serving of food on the traditional banana leaves is done by the male members of either family. The caring and sharing take place as a routine.
One never gets to see this in the metro cities and towns. The "Hai and bye" culture at times looks very commercial and even disgusting. This is totally absent in the smaller towns and in the villages.
The yearly visits to the native villages during the yearly temple festival is even more interesting. Donations pour in from all over. Those abroad somehow make it. At least once in two years. Another fabulous practice. Those who earn several hundreds of thousands of rupees per annum, still do not like to buy or build houses in the cities. They always buy land in the village and build the bigger houses with all ultra modern facilities in their villages. To even imagine a house without a 700 square foot garden and with trees giving the rural folk enough flowers for their daily pooja is next to impossible. We easily get to see superb houses of more than 2400 square foot of built-up area. This sort of construction helps the unskilled to easily find jobs in the villages itself. This is a very good economic spin-off.
This is the biggest plus. Organic vegetables fresh from the gardens. Seven varieties of fresh spinach at 6 AM in the morning. Apple at Rs.100 per kg. The same costs cost Rs320 in Bangalore and at least Rs250 in Chennai. The cost of living is very cheap. In the villages, good houses built in the traditional style are still available for Rs1200 rent per month. Even in Sholinghur, a 1200 square foot built up area independent house with all amenities is available for Rs7000 per month. In the good localities of Chennai, even a 400 square foot flat would cost as much. Servant maids work for much lesser wages. The smaller hotels offer breakfast for around Rs35. And a good lunch is still Rs70. Compare this to Rs130 in Chennai. No GST, for sure.
Transport costs are much less. Even the best Rajnikanth movie will cost just Rs80 on the fourth day. The environment is okay. Every single item of expenditure comes cheap. Much cheaper transport cost too. The winters are lovely. The spread of the residential localities makes it easier for the cold air to be present everywhere. This is good for health too. Lesser pollution leads to lesser costs of medicine. In the villages, the people have herbal medicines for every ailment. This is interesting too.
People in smaller towns still take the advice of elders and respect them by touching their feet. They pray to God and preserve traditions. For example, there is a particular attire that is prescribed for worship in any temple. Both men and women, across communities, respect the same. The woman may be employed in HDFC bank at Chennai. When she comes to the village, she wears the traditional sari, glass bangles, flowers and dies the fasting too. The man wears the traditional dhoti and there is absolutely no compromise whatsoever. This is exactly what the locals want. Even in 2019, the traditions are never broken. Pongal is always Pongal.
Friends in Kerala celebrate Onam in a very similar manner. One also understands that the situation is the same even in the Karnataka villages. One needs to be proud that culture and traditional spiritual values are not still lost in the name of urbanization or modernization. Let us celebrate culture with all its glory in our villages. The situation may not be different in the States up North or in Karnataka for that matter. Or even in Maharashtra.
India still lives in its villages. Tamil Nadu, with over fifty percent urbanization, may be slightly different. But the ways of life are somewhat similar. Let us celebrate life in all its various forms and in its diversity. Nothing will ever be the same. However, our villages will still continue to contribute to the economy like never before.
This is a big plus. The sum and substance of rural life are that it is very exciting. It is thrilling with different aspects of culture.
Let that be intact. India can very much afford such co-existence in every way of life.
It is a very detailed article written by the author on a very interesting subject. It is true that real India lies in rural settlements. These are the areas or settlements untouched or rather less affected with the hustle bustle that is commonly seen in urban areas of India. The best advantage of staying here is that one gets to live a simple life amidst simple people. Who doesn't want to live in natural surroundings away from the polluted environment? Simpler and natural life is what rural areas provide.
One can take into consideration air to water and peace to health. The air of rural areas is much pure when compared to city air. The water is less polluted. If an individual is living in a rural part of India, it is obvious that he is enjoying a spacious place. One gets to enjoy fresh vegetables and fruits. The same ones are sold in urban areas as organic fruits and vegetables costing everyone a fortune.
Exactly madam. We often observe that less pollution leads to far lesser health issues. And people never run to the doctor for anything and everything. We can find so many herbal plants like Keezha Nelli (Phyllanthus Niruri or Stone-Breaker as it is commonly known) in our fields that has so many medicinal properties which if used appropriately can cure so many diseases including liver problems. I guess we have lost all our native intelligence. We should perhaps encourage big research into the traditional forms of medicine and come out with breakthroughs. Yes, rural India should remain unpolluted.
A good article from the author. I experienced city life, village life, smaller city life and town life. I always feel a village life is very peaceful. But in some of the villages, the minimum required amenities for a normal living may not be available nearby and one may have to travel some distance to get the required help and services.
The people here care for each other and the contacts will be more. In case of any problem, the neighbours will come forward for helping the needy. With the availability of the internet and cell phones, there is no problem in communicating the issues. Thanks to the overall planning of the Road Transport Corporation in providing good transportation facilities to all villages, reaching the nearby cities is not a problem these days. The big advantage in these places is that the bank officials and other government officials can be approached easily and we will have our own identity. This will help us in solving our issues without interference from the political leaders also as we may be knowing the leaders also in that place. So I say that such places are the best to live in.
It, indeed, is a different atmosphere in city and it's outer areas. It is generally termed as the suburban area or as the neighboring rural area. In such places the advantage is that people will be in touch with the city civilization. Hence a mix of life style can be seen there. The younger generation will be using fashionable dresses while the elderly persons will be moving around in simple dresses. The houses also can be classified like this. Those who can afford will go to the city and bring in the household utensils and other things to create a city living atmosphere. In certain cases, a two-wheeler or even a four wheeler would rest in front of the house.
The style and the language used in casual talks also will show some difference. An important and good difference is that there will exist almost a good relationship among adjacent families. In cities, this does not exist very often especially when families are occupying flats.
If we go to real rural areas, almost every person will know each other. Not only that, if a guest comes in one of the houses, neighboring families will visit and will offer all help to the hosting family. There will exist a real oneness among the families irrespective of caste and religion. Nothing of this sort can be expected in city limits. In semi-rural areas, to a certain extent, these relationships can be seen. I think these characteristics are common in all areas of this country.
Supplementing the above note submitted by me, another point also may be considered. In semi-urban places, these days, families staying in a particular area join together and form an association, Residents' Association. This grouping has several advantages. The needs of a particular family can be solved jointly. Common helping groups can be formed and extend help to the needy. A healthy relationship can be created between every family. Common issues can be jointly sorted out. Just as in the countryside, these will create a friendly relationship and as a result sharing mentality will be automatically created.


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10.8 million vehiclesVolkswagen – worldwide vehicle production 2006-2019.
The Volkswagen Group produced around 10.8 million vehicles in 2019, while deliveries exceeded 11 million units..
ToyotaIn 2018, Toyota was again the world's leading car brand with sales increasing to just over 8 million vehicles worldwide. Volkswagen was second with sales increasing to over 6.7 million cars while Ford sales contracted by 11% to just over 5.3 million vehicles sold worldwide in 2018.
1. Bugatti Veyron Super Sport. The fastest car in the world, Bugatti Veyron Super Sport, can reach a speed of 267 mph, and go from 0 to 60 in 2.4 seconds.
Volkswagen's top competitors include Toyota Motor Corporation, Daimler, Ford Motor, PSA Group, Hyundai Motor, BMW Group, Renault, General Motors, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Volvo Group.
13,400 carsWhen this number is divided by the number of production days, it comes to about 13,400 cars per day. However, this is just the average. The actual number of cars we make in a day can vary.
Porsche SEVolkswagen Group/Parent organizations
The Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading vehicle manufacturing companies. The car manufacturer delivered almost 11 million vehicles in 2019.
TeslaWith its latest stock rally, that means Tesla is now the most valuable car company in the world, valued at around $208 billion. With that market cap, Tesla has now officially surpassed Toyota—its main rival for that title, which is valued at roughly $203 billion; Toyota's stock fell more than 1% in overseas trading.
Volkswagen Group's revenue reached a peak in the 2019 fiscal year. The carmaker's 252.6 billion euros in revenue also secured VW a spot in the ranking of the wealthiest companies worldwide.
TiguanTiguan: Global bestseller breaks the six million mark and has been the best-selling Volkswagen in 2019. Since 2007, the Tiguan is an integral part of Volkswagen's product range. The compact SUV soon evolved from newcomer to the most successful model of the brand.
Volkswagen delivered 10.8 million vehicles in 2018, eyes world no. 1 spot. Rivals Toyota Motor and Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi have not released 2018 registration figures, but the Franco-Japanese alliance sold 10.6 million cars in 2017 and racked up sales of 5.54 million cars in the first half of 2018.
3,500 vehiclesDaily production amounts to about 3,500 vehicles. Every day, around 180 double-decker rail cars and about 185 trucks leave the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg with a cargo of some 3,200 vehicles.
Globally, Tesla's vehicle deliveries reached between 367,000 and 368,000 units in 2019, making Tesla the leading producer of plug-in electric vehicles.
Volkswagen GolfVolkswagen Golf For many U.S. families, this was their first introduction to a hatchback. First brought into the U.S. as the Rabbit, the Golf became Volkswagen's best-selling vehicle of all time by selling more than 30 million units since 1974.
Volkswagen – worldwide vehicle deliveries 2006-2019. Volkswagen delivered almost 11 million motor vehicles worldwide in 2019, up from 10.8 million in 2018.
Volkswagen Sales Worldwide By Major Market / Region in 2019Market20182019North America573,800564,900USA354,100363,400South America474,000491,500Brazil335,800391,8008 more rows•Jan 13, 2020
Largest Car CompaniesRankCompanyCountry#1VolkswagenGermany#2ToyotaJapan#3DaimlerGermany#4Ford MotorUnited States1 more row•Sep 8, 2020
Car deliveries by major model worldwide – Volkswagen Group 2017-2019. The Golf is historically Volkswagen's best-selling car and Europe's best-selling car in 2017. The Golf was dethroned as VW's best-selling model in 2018, when when the Polo recorded worldwide deliveries of 835,000 units.
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These 8 Restaurants Open For Delivery On New Year's Eve 2020 Are Offering Major Deals
As you plan your at-home New Year's Eve celebration, you might want to go fully into relaxation mode and avoid cooking altogether. Thankfully, there are quite a few spots open to help with your NYE cravings. Whether it's a 10-piece of McNuggets or a thick AF shake, there's probably somewhere open to help you out. To get your eats delivered right to your door, here are eight restaurants open for delivery on New Year's Eve.
New Year's Eve, which falls on Thursday, Dec. 31 this year, is going to look a lot different from past years, considering as of Dec. 28, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends virtual celebrations as the lowest risk option to celebrate with friends and fam who aren't in your immediate household. But a low-key affair doesn't mean you can't enjoy all your fave foods. Whether you're sticking to a quiet night in with your roomies or having a virtual shindig, you can order delivery from a few places on NYE, with some deals to boot. Check out some of your fave restaurants staying open for delivery on New Year's Eve:
1. McDonald's
McDonald's hours vary by location on New Year's Eve, but you can check the chain's store locator to confirm your local store's hours for delivery. Mickey D's also offering a $0 delivery fee when you order a minimum of $20 or more through Uber Eats from Thursday, Dec. 31 through Sunday, Jan. 3.
You'll save a bit of money on fees when you order delivery.
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2. Burger King
Burger King is open on New Year's Eve, but since hours may vary, you should contact your local restaurant for the details.
BK is offering its new $1 Your Way menu as of Monday, Dec. 28. When you order delivery or pick-up on the Burger King website or app, you can get the classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Chicken Jr. sandwich, Value Fries, or a Value Soft Drink for $1 each at participating BK locations. If the $1 menu isn't at your local BK, you can look for other deals that might be available in your area.
3. Shake Shack
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Shack Shack is open for delivery on New Year's Eve starting at 11 a.m. local time. Hours will vary by location, so you can check your local store's hours of operation on NYE with Shake Shack's website.
The burger and milkshake spot is also offering up a sweet buy-one-get-one free deal for pick-up orders through Sunday, Jan. 3. To get a deal on NYE, order online or using the Shake Shack app and add two qualifying single sandwiches from the following: ShackBurger, Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Hot Chick'n, Chick'n Shack, or 'Shroom Burger. Then, enter the code "THANKYOU" at checkout before finalizing your pick-up order. The deal doesn't work for third-party delivery apps, but you can still place regular Shake Shack delivery orders on delivery apps NYE.
4. Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is open for delivery and takeout on Thursday, Dec. 31, but you should check you local store using the online store locator to verify when it opens and closes. Since New Year's Eve is a Thursday, you can score buy-one-get-one boneless wings for delivery, thanks to its BOGO Boneless Thursday deal.
5. Taco Bell
If you're craving some T-Bell, its restaurant locations are also open on NYE for delivery. Restaurant hours will vary on Dec. 31, so you should check with your local Taco Bell to confirm its operating hours.
As of Dec. 24, you can score Taco Bell's Nacho Fries à la carte for $1.39 or in a $5 box alongside a Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Crunchy Taco, and a medium fountain drink. The limited-time deal won't be here forever but you can snap it up through Uber Eats.
6. Popeyes
Most Popeyes locations are open on Thursday, Dec. 31, but you should call your local Popeyes to confirm before starting your order. The Louisiana chicken chain is offering free delivery on orders of $10 or more as well as a free 3-piece chicken tenders with a $10 minimum purchase for first time orders.
You can also score deals like a 3-piece tenders combo for $6 or a $19.99 10-piece family meal.
7. Domino's
If pizza is your vibe, Domino's is open for delivery on NYE with some deals. You'll need to check with your local store to confirm its hours on Dec. 31. When you order delivery, you can get deals like a $5.99 each mix-and-match deal that includes options like a medium two-topping pizza, bread twists, specialty chicken, stuffed cheesy bread, an oven baked sandwich, and more.
You can also score a combo deal with two medium one-topping pizzas, 16-piece Parmesan Bread Bites, an 8-piece order of Cinnamon Twists, and a 2-liter Coke for $19.99.
8. Papa John's
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You'll need to check your local Papa John's location for delivery hours on New Year's Eve, but you can score a new Large Epic Stuffed Crust Pizza (which launched on Dec. 28) for $12 when you used the promo code "STUFFED" for your delivery or pickup order.
When ordering delivery this holiday, make sure you follow the recommendations from the CDC as of Sept. 11, which include distancing from others if you're in contact with a delivery person, as well as washing your hands after handling your food packaging and before eating. Keep in mind the CDC also recommends ordering to-go food via a pay ahead method when possible to limit your contact with others.
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Brachot 32a: Forcing G-d to Forgive
One of the exciting aspects of Talmud study is the range of ideas presented, and the openness to expressing radical ideas—including those bordering on the heretical. Even more fascinating is that the Talmud finds license for such views in the biblical texts themselves."Now, therefore, leave Me alone [so that] My anger may flare up against them, and I shall annihilate them and will make of thee a great nation" (Shemot 32:10). The Jewish people...
Brachot 31: Where to Pray
The Talmud spends a good deal of time discussing the proper frame of mind for prayer. In a rather obvious remark (yet, much easier said than done), the Gemarah notes that "One must aim their thoughts towards heaven". Proof for this is provided by the great sage, Rabbi Akiva, as follows: "Rav Yehuda says this was the custom of Rabbi Akiva, when he would pray between him and himself, one would leave him in this corner and find him in a different...
Brachot 27: Too Close for Comfort?
The Gemarah, in discussing the propriety of making an "early Shabbat", records that Rav Yirmiya davened just behind his teacher, Rav, on Friday afternoons while Rav was reciting the prayers for Shabbat. The Gemarah questions how he could do so, as it was Rav himself, the founder of the great academy in Sura, who taught that it is inappropriate to daven next to or behind one's teacher.Rashi explains that to do so is a violation of yuhara,...
Daf Yomi Thoughts: Going for Gold
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"Mei'emati korin et hashema b'arvit, from what time may one begin reciting the evening shema?" So begins the Talmud Bavli, the first volume of the Gemara and the page that will be studied by hundreds of thousands of Jews around the globe as they begin the 13th cycle of Daf Yomi on Friday. The hundreds of thousands who celebrated the completion of the 12th cycle highlight the enduring relevance of this...


A sought after fish in Iowa no doubt, the smallmouth bass holds a special place in angler's hearts where they are found. Often targeted in streams and rivers, many fishermen forget about lakes to get their fix on these feisty bass. Indeed many lakes in Iowa are devoid of smallmouth but a select few can certainly offer up a healthy dose of bronzeback bouts. Lakes such as West Okoboji and Big Spirit are historic smallmouth factories and have the potential to produce fish of colossal size. Other lakes such as Big Creek and Brushy Creek also contain smallmouth but not in the numbers that the Iowa Great Lakes do. Finding them in the summer months can be a challenge but a few key pointers can help you narrow your chase.
Summer smallmouth can a bit hard to predict in their ways and that is one reason why anglers may give up on them when the mercury rises. You might find them shallow, they might be roaming, and they might be deep or even holding tight to specific types of structure. When the water gets warm the bass tend to rely on three key variables; food, cover and access to deeper water. Find these three items and there is likely to be a bass or three in the vicinity.
If there is one type of lake bottom I will look for over anything else it would be something with sand, rocks and scattered weed growth. This type of bottom offers the bass a place to ambush prey and is ideal habitat for forage species such as minnows, crayfish and young perch. If sand is not present then hard-bottom is the next best bet. The rocks do not have to be a boulder field either like they have on some of the northern lakes. Sparse rocks are still great and this type of structure is definitely available in the Okobojis and Spirit Lake.
Some lakes such as Big Creek and Brushy Creek have a large amount of rocks along the shoreline that drop off to deeper water. These can be key spots especially in the morning and evening when the bass are actively feeding and pushing bait up against the banks. These rocks can also hold fish throughout the day as the bass rest and ambush prey amongst the shadows. One of the few smallmouth I have managed to pull from Brushy came from this type of structure using a brown tube, jigged from the bank out to deeper water.
Depth breaks, especially those with a sharper degree of change can be great for jigging and trolling. Combine a break with an underwater hump, inside turn adjacent to a rock flat or a rocky point and you may have just found "The Spot". Every year I hear of anglers catching big brown bass along this type of structure, many targeting other species such as walleye or crappie.
Sometimes smallmouth just like to hit the deep water whether seeking out cooler temps or simply getting away from rotten weather. By deep I'm talking 25-30 foot plus if the lake sustains greater depths. When this happens the anglers stuck on fishing shallower water tend to get frustrated and give up if those bass are uncooperative. When the atmospheric pressure drops, often accompanied with wind and rain is when this pattern can occur. Jigs and sinking minnow baits are the way to go in this case. Focus on deep structure and work slow.
It really pays to cover a lot of water and find clues as to what the majority of bass are up to on that given day. Search baits such as topwater stick baits, crank baits, jerk baits and spinnerbaits are all top choices when looking to locate active fish and burn over a lot of real estate. Quite often using these baits I have observed fish chasing but they were reluctant to strike. Times like these are when I slow down and break out the more finesse type lures such as hair jigs, drop shot rigs, tubes and more natural looking slow retrieve lures.
In dirty water, spotting a chasing fish may not be an option so I will typically start out with a semi-aggressive bait and work down to soft plastics or something slower if no takers present themselves. Another hot tactic that is extremely simple is to thread a tube jig on a jig head, make long casts and simply retrieve slowly, swimming the tube over and around areas you think may hold fish.
Treat yourself to an adventure this summer and try some one of the lakes around the state for smallies. It may not be the numbers like rivers and streams produce but overcoming the challenge is what makes it so rewarding. Good luck on the water!
These are some of the lakes in Iowa known to contain smallmouth. There are likely others that have fishable populations yet may not be recognized by the DNR.


text: The Message -- for Catholics of Southwestern Indiana October 3q m Bulletin Board guidelines, in brief: Submit items in writing, a week before the desired publication date (ahoays on Friday). Generally, items for specific events are published twice before the event or registration dead- line. Final seh, ction and frequency is subject to editorial judgment. Mail or Fax items to Sister Mary Etta Kiefer, The Bulletin Board, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724-0169. G00neral Interest All-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, October 19, 6:30 to' 10:30 a.m., Blessed Sacrament Church, High- way 57, Oakland City. Adult $5; ages 6 to 12, $3; age 5 and under, free. Menu: breakfast casserole, bacon, sausage, biscuits, gray34 fried potatoes, muffins, silver-dollar pan- cakes, juice, milk and coffee. Offered by senior high youth group. St. John Women's Club Nine- teenth annual craftfest October 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. John Church, 725 Frame Rd., Newburgh. Craft booths, Chinese auction, baked goods. Hot soup, sandwiches, snacks and drinks. Craftfest locat- ed in gym around back. Pancake breakfast October 19, 7".30 to 11 : a.m., St. James cafeteria, Haubstadt. Sausage, biscuits/gravy, eggs, cereal, fruit, drink. Sponsored bySt. James Altar Society. Monte Cassino pilgrimages Sundays in October, 2 p.m. at Monte Cassino Shrine, St. Meinrad. One-hour services end with Litany of the Blessed Virgin and a hymn. Speaker for October 19 is Benedic- tine Father Piu Klein, presenting Mary, Quden of Families. St. Philip's Ladies" Club craft sale, October 26, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., St. Philip Center, 3500 S. St. Philip Rd., Mount Vernon. Free admission. Lunch served. Fresh kuchen, Chi- nese auction, hourly attendance prizes, over 50 booths. For table space call Carol, (812) 985-3369 or Monica, 963-3398. Craft fair and sweet shop November 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Nativity Church, 3635 Pollack Ave., Evansville. Turkey dinner Novem- ber 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all the trimmings. Fair features area crafters and Nativity's candies, cookies, pies, kuchens. Free park- ing, free admission, handicapped accessible. Twentieth annual INFA-Life Seekers craft show, November 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to4 p.m., National Guard Armory, 201 S. Rotherwood Ave., Evansville-- across from UE soccer fields. Over 180 crafters. Pro- ceeds benefit area hospitals' high- risk nurseries. Mater Dei cheerleading clinic November 15,12:30 to 4:40 pan., 1300 Harmony Wa Evansville. $5 per stu- dent. Registration and release forms available at all schools. Open to all students. For more information call Lisa Wannemuehler, (812) 867-1670. Country line dancing, Thurs- days, 7:30 p.m., Good Shepherd activities building, 2301 N. Stock- well Rd., Evansville. Cost is $2 per person. Card parties At the Hop, theme ?fHolySpir- it PTA card party October 27, 6 p.m., 1760 Lodge Ave., Evansville. $3 per person. Featured will be home-made goodies, concession stand, grab bags, Chinese auction, tasting table, special raffles, and door prizes. It's a Winter'Wonderland PTA card party October 21, 6:30 p.m., St. Matthew school all-purpose room, 401 Mulberry St., Mount Vernon. Chinese auction, raffles, door and table prizes and tasting table. Raf- fle items include oak glider and cushions, hall tree with mirror, or curio cabinet, crystal and brass table lamp, porcelain doll "Sweet Georgia," quilted Christmas tree skirt, 14K gold pearl ring with dia- mond chips, hand-painted Santa in Christmas wreath, carved wooden swan, hand-painted ostrich egg, and oak wall quilt rack. Classes/Workshops Holy Spirit Conference, Finding our Jewish Roots, October 18, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., registration at 8 a.m., at the Coliseum, Fourth and Court Sts., Evansville. Speakers are Rev. Art Cooney and Sid Roth. Donation $5 per person or $10 family. Baby- sitting available. Interpreter pro- vided for hearing-impaired. Spon- sored by Secretariat for Catholic Charismatic Renewal. Vatican II: Where did it come from? Where is it going?, two pre- sentations by Father Rabert Kress of Louisville, October 20 and 27, 7 p.m., Holy Family Church, 950 E. Church Ave., Jasper. Father Kress is a priest of e Diocese of Evansville, serving at Bellarmine College and Spalding University. The event is sponsored by joint adult continuing formation teams of Holy Family and St. Joseph parishes in Jasper. The public is invited. Healing after Suicide Loss; a six- session experience to help you move forward in faith, St. Joseph rectory basement, 1020 Kundek St., Jasper, Thursdays, 6 to 8 p.m., beginning October 23. Sponsored by Catholic Charities. No charge to participants. For further information call Bene- dictine Sister Mary Jane Kiesel, (812) 482-1805. Strengthening marriages in southwestern Indiana, workshop for pastors and lay community, on how to become marriage-saving churches, O(tober 24 and 25 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Presented by Community Marriage Initiative. Pre- senters are Mike and Harriet McManus. Pastors" at3to4 p.m. and 6".30 to 8 p.m. on October 24; marriage minmistry workshop October 25, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pastors, no charge; couples, $10. Register by 16 by writing Dan Hayden, United Way of Southwestern Indi- ana, EO. Box 18, Evansville, IN 47708. Advent/Christmas Lectionary workshop October 29,10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Mount St. Joseph Center, 8001 Cummings Rd., Maple Mount, KY. Presenter is Father John Buckel of St. Meinrad School of Theology offering a program for homilists, liturgists and catechists, whether professional or volunteer. Also ideal for persons doing Lectio Divina or praying with Scripture. Cost is $25 ($10 non-refundable deposit) by October 20; $35 after. Fee includes hnch. (502) 229-4103, ext. 413. Dance Halloween dance, costumes optional, October 18, 8 to 11 p.m., Resurrection school cafeteria, 5301 New Harmony Rd. DJ: Rick Brovn. $5 per person, $10 per couple, including snacks, soft drinks. Cash bar available. Doors open 7:30 p.m. Dinners All-you-can-eat Jonah fish fry October 17, 4:30 to 7:30, St. Philip Neri Church social room, 605 W. Fourth St., Bicknell. $6 adults, $3 chil- dren, including three sides, dessert and drink. Carry-outs available. Barbequed chicken dinner, October 18, 4:30 to 7 p.m., St. Clement cafeteria, Seventh and Sycamore, Boonville. $6 adult, $3.50 aged 6 to 12, and age 5 or under, free. Cost includes three sides, bread, dessert and drink. Proceeds willbenefit the St. Clement build- ing fund. Chicken and roast beef dinners, October 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Joseph cafeteria, Iowa and Garvin Sts., Evansville. All the trimmings and desserts. Carry-outs available from 10:30 a.m. St. Agnes barbeque dinner October 25, 4 to 7 p.m., in the cafe- teria, 1620 Glendale Ave., Evans- ville. $6 includes dessert and drink. Turkey and roast beef dinners October 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ the King cafeteria, 3109 Bayard Park Dr., Evansville. Side dishes, desserts, hot rolls. Carry- outs available. Chicken and roast beef dinners October 26, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Benedict new school cafeteria, 530 S. Harlan Ave., Evansville. Chick- en, fried or baked, or beef with sides. Desserts available. Carry- outs also available. Dinner-dance Chicken dinner and dance Octo- ber 25, Knights of St. John Home, Haubstadt. Dinner at 6:30 p.m., dance 8 to 11 p.m., with music by Paradise West. $20 per couple. For reservations call (812) 753-3006 or 768-6740. Fall Festival Holy Cross fall festival and spot shoot, October 19, 11 a.m. to dark, Haubstadt Park, 1/2 mile off US 41, west of Lakeview. Chicken and dumplings, chili, burgers and drinks; Chinese auction and cash drawings. Fundraisers Memorial High Athletic Boost- er Club raffle, with drawing Octo- ber 18. ckets $20 each or 3 for $50. Grand prize of $20,000 and other prizes. Tickets available at MHS athletic ticket office and from any Booster Club board member. Call Mark O'Daniel, (812) 477-6794 or Mike Cashman, 476-7943. Annual steak dinner-fund raiser October 18, 5 to 7 p.m., Sts. Peter and Paul parish hall, Seventh and Sycamore, Petersburg. $8.50 buys 12-oz. New York strip steak, baked potato and salad bar. Christmas Boutique, Utile Sisters Tug o" war Kathryn Muessing, Ryan Burch, Alyssa Eyler, Larissa Burch and Stephanie Nolan tug-of-war contest for junior high students at St. J Church, Loogootee. of the Poor, 1236 Lincoln Ave., Evans- ville, October 18, 8:30 a.m, to 4 p.m. and October 19, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Raffle prizes: $1,000 first; $250 second and $100 third. Craft items, ceramics, baked goods, games and gifts. Big Bingo Spectacular, Vander- burgh Auditorium, Oct. 26. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., Vanderburgh auditorium Gold Room. 5:30 p.m. seated dinner; 6:30 to 9 p.m., Bingo, games, entertainment. 20 games, guaranteed total "pots" ranging from $300 to $1,000, plus atten- dance prizes, for total of $10,000 prizes. Tickets $50 per person; $400 table of 8. Make checks payable to Evansville Catholic High Schools. Sponsored by Hardee's, Ziemer Funeral Homes and Raben Tire. This event will benefit Mater Dei and Memorial high schools. Flu and pneumonia shots for persons over 65, pregnant women in second or third trimester, and adults over 18 with chronic health problems. October 18, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., C.K. Newsome Community Center, 100 E. Walnut St., Evans- ville. Flu shots are $4; pneumonia shots $11. Medicare Part B will be accepted in lieu of fees. Parents of children with chronic illnesses are urged to consult their physicians. Sponsored by Vanderburgh County Health Department. Free men's health screening October 18, 8 a.m. to noon, Welborn Hospital, 401 S.E. Sixth St., Evans- ville. Chest, rectal and testicular exams, blood pressure checks and PSA blood test to detect prostate cancer. Event sponsored by pro- ceeds of Welborn Hospital Founda- tion Men's Health Golf Outing. Retreat Legion of Mary retreat led by Vincentian Father Patrick Harrity, director for Daughters of Charity, Evansville, October 24 to 26. Cost of $65 including Contact Mary Helen 476-3511, or Mary Lou 476-9741. Membership in Mary not reql ration deadline October Spiritual Come Encounter Jesus sion October 19 to22 parish, 918 W. Mill Rd., lesented by Passionist Fa Pisegna. Sessions 7 to 8:15 es October 20 to 22, 8 vate reconciliation Su Bone stem cell transplant October 21, 6:30 to 8 ville Cancer Center, Burkhardt Rd., Evansville. I offers support to any ly considering plant or who is Trips/Tours St. Ben's Travelers trip Fair Lady, Derby house, larksville dinner and show. 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Peabody at the Library Performances
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Peabody at the Library features interactive and engaging programs designed and performed by Peabody students at library branches across Baltimore City. The program is open to soloists, duos, and trios, and offers a $125 stipend to each performer for every concert. Performers are expected to design programs suitable for adults and children alike.
Tentative Performance Opportunities for Fall 2022:
Saturday, October 1 at 11:00am, Canton Branch
Saturday, October 8 at 11:30am, Roland Park Branch
Friday, October 14 at 10:00am, Central Branch
Monday, October 17 at 4:00pm, Hamilton Branch
Monday, October 24 at 5:30pm, Herring Run Branch
Wednesday, November 9 at 12:00pm, Cherry Hill Branch
Saturday, November 12 at 2:00pm, Govans Branch
Saturday, November 19 at 2:00pm, Waverly Branch
Saturday, December 10 at 2:00pm, Washington Village Branch
Tuesday, December 13 at 1:00pm, Brooklyn Branch
Tentative Performance Opportunities for Spring 2023:
Thursday, February 2 at 6:30pm, Light Street Branch
More dates & times to be announced
Soloists, Duos and Trios may apply for one or more of the performance opportunities. All current Peabody students are eligible to apply.
*Open to all instruments including voice, winds, and brass; players must adhere to JHU and partner guidelines, especially masking policies.
Application Instructions and Timeline
Peabody at the Library applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply here and include the following:
Proposed concert program (45 minutes) with title and pieces
Please indicate 2 places within the program that could involve audience participation (i.e., movement, clapping, listening for a particular theme or sound, conversation about instruments in the ensemble, etc.)
A brief (3-5 minute) video demonstrating interpersonal and performance skills. The video should include: A) a verbal introduction of your ensemble, including why you're applying for this opportunity, and B) performance of one musical selection from your proposed program, including audience engagement element
For further information, please contact Khandeya Sheppard, Manager of Community Partnerships at kdsheppard@jhu.edu.


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Clark spells out Terriers warning
Last updated : 15 March 2010 By Team Talk
Clark said: "We can take huge positives from certain parts of the game, but massive negatives from other parts of it. I need to have 18 players every time I pick a team who are willing to produce to the expectations of the club and the supporters.
"My players need to stand up and be counted and for 10 games we'll go right for the jugular and hopefully will get what we want."
Their latest setback was a 3-1 reverse against Norwich and Clark added: "I've told the players we've ended up losing a game I would've been disappointed to get a draw from, but the bottom line is that everyone in the side has to accept their defensive duties and do them better. The players haven't done that and it has cost us."
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Oh, Pinoy soaps
I have to admit, I've been on a fairly steady diet of Philippine soap operas lately, thanks to my mother's fierce control over the television. I can now summarize GMA 7's recent afternoon soaps for you, tell you how they stretched Bantatay almost to breaking point, recount what happened in Dwarfina, and tell you in explicit detail everything about TV5's Babaeng Hampaslupa. And not just because the soaps are viewed on a daily basis or that I'm present for every viewing. It's also due to the fact that Philippine soap operas tend to have the same storyline, complications, and climaxes anyway. Female protagonist is poor but kind and pretty, or she was switched at birth and raised to live a hard life, or she's ugly but will eventually be transformed to prettiness. She is frequently emotionally thrashed by female antagonists in her life while male characters connected with the antagonists mainly look on helplessly or know nothing at all. Antagonists are punished either by death or by them going insane. Rich people are often depicted as cruel, heartless beings who don't seem to have any hobbies other than plotting ways to make life miserable for the protagonist. Antagonists have infinite resources and at some point will acquire henchmen, insane firepower, and obtain the use of a warehouse in which to torture a protagonist or someone close to her.
Yeah, you get it, you must have seen a few soaps in your day as well.
The settings may change, and you do get some fantasy thrown into the mix as well, but the themes and characters remain the same. It's funny how I haven't noticed one archetypal character in Philippine soaps though, having always focused primarily on the poor, kind heroine character and the constant women-against-women theme, which really isn't doing much for the sisterhood. This character is the Long-Suffering Guy Best Friend Who Is In Love With The Heroine. He is, well, the best guy friend of the heroine, and he secretly (to the heroine) carries a torch for her, which is blithely ignored by the heroine because she's set her timid, Filipina heroine-appropriate sights on the rich guy, who by some miracle is attracted to her as well. The Long-Suffering Guy Best Friend hangs on, being there for the heroine whenever she needs him, especially when circumstances tear her and Unattainable Leading Guy apart. It's often too much for soap writers to pair the heroine with the Long-Suffering Guy Best Friend, choosing to have her end up with the guy with whom getting together was such a pain what with all the scheming his mother and his ex cooked up. As a result, the Long-Suffering Guy Best Friend ends up with someone else, like some wacky female character or the female best friend of the heroine, who has had her sights set on Long-Suffering Guy Best Friend for a long time, too.
Just for once, how cool would it be if the heroine just said "Fuck this shit" and opted to not end up with anyone at all? But then, that wouldn't be a Philippine soap.
And to demonstrate my knowledge of Babaeng Hampaslupa:
Katharina (Bing Loyzaga) successfully snatched up Diana/Anastasia (Alice Dixson 1) and her daughter Grace/Elizabeth (Alex Gonzaga), holding them in a–tadaaa!–warehouse where she taunts them and occasionally whips them, with bloody results. Assassin Harry (Wendell Ramos) kidnapped Stephanie (Karel Marquez) in order to trade her for Diana/Anastasia, with whom he is unhealthily obsessed. Tonight's episode saw Stephanie back in the arms of her lover Philip Cheng (Joross Gamboa), with whom she has a relationship that perhaps some viewers won't be able to grasp 2 and Diana/Anastasia remaining in the clutches of Harry, who was trying to convince her to come away with him and forget about her family and her daughter with whom she only recently reconciled and have been trying to find for years and years.
Now if this were CSI, Law and Order, or Hawaii Five-O, vehicle registration numbers, license plates, and general movements would have already been tracked, and Katharina's mocking phone calls to the Wong family would've been traced long ago and her ass clapped behind bars. Of course, in reality, we don't even have such facilities. I imagine that if the Philippines somehow manages to acquire, maintain, and successfully use sophisticated surveillance equipment, kidnapping subplots in soaps will be severely crippled and resolved in one episode.
Good heavens, I need a life. This is fun, though. Perhaps I should start cruelly mocking blogging about more Pinoy soap operas.
To my mind, that "s" is wayward. ↩
She made him jealous by meeting up with Andrew See (Mart Escudero), with whom she was unhealthily obsessed with to the point of pretending he was the father of her unborn child and who is in love with Grace/Elizabeth. Philip did fly into a jealous rage, which led to harsh words and an exchange of slaps, immediately followed by a what-should-be-a-passionate kiss, whereupon Philip picked up Stephanie and sat her on a table, presumably for sexy timez. ↩
July 06, 2011 by Lynn
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Lani says 07/06/2011 at 5:58 am
who the heck is Grace/Elizabeth?
Love that wayward s.
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Aukštojas Hill is the highest point in all of Lithuania; it is located in the Medininkai Highlands, Migūnai forestry, approximately  southeast of the capital city of Vilnius. Its elevation was measured in 2004 at  by specialists at the Institute of Geodesy at Vilnius Gediminas Technical University, using GPS technology. Previously, Juozapinė Hill, at , had been officially regarded as the highest point in Lithuania. In 1985, suspicions were raised by Rimantas Krupickas, a Lithuanian geographer, that Juozapinė Hill was not actually Lithuania's highest elevation. Aukštojas Hill is located approximately  west of Juozapinė Hill.

The designated use of the land where Aukštojas Hill is situated has been changed by the Vilnius county governor from agricultural to tourism and cultural. The summit of the hill features a grove of pine trees. The public institution 'Lietuvos viršūnės', headed by Vladas Vitkauskas, Lithuania's leading mountaineer, is pursuing efforts to designate Aukštojas Hill as a geographic landmark in the historically important Medininkai region.

The name 'Aukštojas' was suggested by Libertas Klimka, a professor of history at the Vilnius Pedagogical University, and was the winner of a contest to decide the best name for the newly discovered elevation. Aukštėjas (Aukštojas, Aukštujis) was one of the most important deities in ancient Lithuanian mythology; he was considered the creator of the world. The hill was 'baptised' on June 20, 2005, during an unofficial ceremony. The name was officially approved by the Vilnius Region Municipality Council on November 18, 2005.

An alternate name, 'Aukštėjas Hill', was discarded as a nominee by the State Commission on the Lithuanian language, on the grounds that its suffix ("-ėj-") was not standard usage for a place-name; 'Aukštėjas' has been approved by the commission only as a name for the deity.

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External links
  On the Lithuanian War-path to Aukštėjas Hill - Libertas Klimka's article on the history behind the Aukštojas Hill issue
  The new highest hill in Lithuania - Lithuanian internet media on the new highest elevation
  Excerpt from the Activity Report of the State Commission on the Lithuanian language - The commission's approval of 'Aukštojas' as the morphologically most acceptable spelling variant of the place-name
   United Nations Working Paper: Geographical names in the Baltic nations

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How Lincolnshire is keeping green in quarantine
by Harry Dowde
May 6, 2020 - Updated on May 8, 2020
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Trying to remain Eco-friendly has always proved difficult for many people, even before a global pandemic brought a halt to our daily routines.
Life under lock-down has proven to come with a multitude of new obstacles and challenges to our everyday lives. Even harder still is finding some sense of normality whilst trapped within the same four walls. For some, they might try to recreate their favourite dish from a restaurant, or make their very own home cinema in the comfort of their bed, but for others finding new alternatives and methods of being Eco-friendly is a far more pressing desire.
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If you have recently done an online shop, you may have found yourself buried within a plastic sea of branded shopping bags and unwanted packaging. Even for those who aren't as environmentally conscious, it is difficult to ignore the daily build up of waste when it is around you 24 hours a day, every day.
Plastic Free Lincoln is a Facebook group that boasts over 2100 members, their goal is remove single-use plastic from homes, businesses and public areas. We asked members of the group to tell us how the quarantine has affected their ability to remain Eco-friendly, whether it had made things easier or worse.
For some, like Helen Davies, buying Eco-friendly produce has been made particularly difficult by current circumstances, "Being of a certain age I'm depending on others and I have had to accept more packaging. I cannot expect anyone else to go to more than one shop."
Helen Exton expanded upon this saying, "I cannot ask other people who out of kindness are shopping for me to spend their time going between shops sourcing Fairtrade, ethical, environmentally friendly and plastic free products."
Some people have found that the lock-down has provided more time and opportunity to 'green-up' and adapt their daily routines.
Chloe Rose Doona explained some of the quarantine's more useful side effects. "Not using the car, more time for growing, being more selective about food so less wastage, time to bulk cook (especially for the baby who sometimes had pre-packaged meals on busy days. However we now get Tesco deliveries which have to come in plastic bags and most things are plastic wrapped."
Shopping has proven to be one of the most challenging hurdles to conquer. This is simply due to the fact that most leading supermarket chains cannot cater towards demands for more sustainable and recyclable packaging at this current time.
However, some members were quick to point out the importance of independent and local businesses. Tom Skipworth advised, "Use your local green grocer for fruit and veg (ours delivers and has a website now to cope). Try buying more base ingredients instead of package meals, if you know how to cook then great! Use your time and if you don't it could be an opportunity to learn."
Veg-Out Lincoln is a local family-run business that delivers vegan food and 'plant powered' baked goods. They explained how they have adapted their delivery service over the last few weeks. "We have introduced a new recipe box service. This was something that we were planning for the summer but have brought it forward as the time seemed right. We are doing a 'set menu' version of a gusto type box. All ingredients are vegan and packaged fully plastic free. We are using locally sourced veggies and adapting the recipes each week based on what is available."
"To stay plastic free it has cost more. It's something that's important though and something that we know our customers value too. We currently use paper based packaging or glass jars/bottles for the liquid based ingredients. We are going to start adopting a returns system for the glassware so that we can wash/sterilise and then reuse the jars etc. This will then allow customers to have a discount off their next VEG OUT Recipe box but also help us to not be wasteful too"
Green's Health Food Shop, another business local to central Lincoln, has remained open and continues to provide refills on products like shampoo, conditioner, and hand-soap. They praised the ways in which people have adapted to recent changes, "…a lot of my customers are coming to me as their exercise, so walking or biking. People are making do, swapping, mending, making. It's great, it's probably easier to be Eco-friendly now than before."
It seems that while routines have been drastically altered and grounded to a halt, the push for a more Eco-friendly and sustainable future is still very much a priority. It is a lifestyle that is also made much easier thanks to the work of local businesses and the surrounding community in Lincoln.
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Trump is reportedly preparing an executive order to restrict imports of designated Chinese telecom companies like Huawei – on the phony pretext of national security if he goes this far.
What's in play is wanting US companies to have a leg up over Chinese competitors, especially over high-tech giants like Huawei and ZTE. Huawei is leading the race to roll out 5G technology. The company also refused to install NSA backdoors for intelligence gathering.
The Trump executive order reportedly being prepared would authorize the Commerce Department to decide which imports to restrict or ban – from countries considered US adversaries, notably China.
Washington seeks to marginalize, weaken, contain, and isolate the country, wanting its aim to become an economic, industrial and technological powerhouse undermined.
Trade war is cover for the real issue. Beijing will surely respond with toughness if its companies are unfairly treated by the US and other countries.
Sino/US tensions could escalate in the new year, depending on how far Trump regime hardliners intend pushing China.
They falsely claim equipment produced by Huawei and ZTE can be used to spy on US government and private entities. Both firms deny they're controlled by Beijing or involved in espionage.
Key is the race for global 5G leadership, the latest state-of-the-art generation of cellular mobile communications, technology business seeks, operating much faster than what's now available for greater efficiency.
The US and China are competing for which country will be the leader in this technology that'll define the next generation of mobile Internet use.
It's much more than high speed, touted as what can support the next generation of Internet-connected devices infrastructure to smart cities and driverless cars.
It's part of Trump's pledge to "make America great again." China hopes to a technological world leader. Washington's aim to prevent it matching or overtaking US firms lies at the heart of economic differences between both countries.
Mobile Internet requires agreed on global standards, 5G specifications agreed on in December. The race is on between Chinese, US, and European firms for who'll emerge the 5G leader.
Controlling it is what the international race is all about, trillions of dollars of economic value at stake. London-based global information provider IHS Markit estimates $12.3 trillion of global economic output by 2035.
The stakes are huge. Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE are major players. Trump regime hardliners fear they'll win the 5G race over US companies, why an executive order may restrict or ban their imports, perhaps along with sales of US technology able to help them.
America's trade deficit is a minor issue by comparison, distracting from the major one, China heading toward becoming the world's largest economy along with becoming a technological powerhouse, what Washington aims to prevent.
Sino/US tensions will surely escalate if Trump moves to restrict or ban imports from Huawei and other Chinese tech giants, along with urging other countries to do the same thing.


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Daniel Norris, Jordan Zimmermann will need to rehab before rejoining Tigers rotation
J.D. Martinez's fractured elbow is still healing, too.
By Catherine Slonksnis@CSlonksnis Jul 16, 2016, 7:43pm EDT
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Neither pitchers Daniel Norris nor Jordan Zimmermann have recovered enough to return to the Detroit Tigers just yet. Norris will make a rehab start with the Mud Hens on Monday, but it's doubtful that either will be ready in time for what would be their next starts. Also, J.D. Martinez is making progress but he's still a ways off from rejoining the team.
Tigers manager Brad Ausmus told reporters on Saturday that Zimmermann would likely need two rehab starts before the team would be able to get him back. He's scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday after throwing on flat ground from upwards of 140 feet. From there, he'll head to the minors for a rehab assignment if all goes well in the bullpen.
Zimmermann is recovering from a right neck strain and has been on the disabled list since July 2 (retroactively set). After receiving treatment for the strain, which included a chiropractic adjustment, he resumed throwing on Friday, and is no longer feeling the effects of the strain. Still, he's at least a week — likely longer — from any consideration of returning to the team.
For Norris' part, he's at least throwing at full velocity and may not need more than one rehab start. Whether that changes will depend on how he fares on Monday. Norris has been on the 15-day DL since July 5 when he was removed mid-game for a strained right oblique. Test results had confirmed at the time that the strain was the lowest grade possible, the best news the team could've hoped for.
This is the second injury of the year for Norris, who earlier missed a good chunk of the first half for non-displaced fractures in his back. It's his third with the Tigers in the space of less than a year, and that's not including the cancer that he was dealing with at the time he was traded. Understandably, he's fed up.
"I'm sick of it. I hate it. I hate being hurt," Norris told MLB.com's Jason Beck. "I hate being on the DL, flying back and forth. I'm done with it. I've had enough of that.
"The only thing for me that's frustrating is I worked so hard in the offseason to prepare for this. I researched workouts, I did everything. Everything I do is mindful of staying on the field and being the best athlete I can be. It hasn't really worked."
With regards to Martinez (fractured right elbow), he may be ahead of schedule but he's still several weeks out, and he's equally frustrated. Unfortunately, broken bones aren't exactly something a player can rush back to health, so it's just going to take time for him to mend. He's doing light to moderate baseball activities, but he told reporters that any harder swings are still too painful for him.
The initial time period for Martinez was set at 4-6 weeks. Exactly four weeks after he left the game on June 16 — he crashed into the right field wall making a catch — it's likely that he'll return closer to that six-week mark. As much as he wants to be back in the lineup, there's just nothing else he can do but wait. And that may just be the most difficult thing for Martinez at the moment.